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The original story can be found at http://www.bpnews.net/47311/christian-faith-marks-yankee-greats-career-home-life
Christian faith marks Yankee great's career, home life
by Rudy Gray/Baptist Courier, posted Monday, August 01, 2016 (2 years ago)
Tags: Bobby RichardsonYankeesMajor League Baseball
EDITOR'S NOTE: Please see article about Bobby Richardson's friendship with Mickey Mantle. Richardson shares about his former Yankee teammate's "final inning."
Bobby and Betsy Richardson
Photo by Baptist Courier
GREENVILLE, S.C. (BP) -- Bobby Richardson played baseball for the New York Yankees during the golden years of the dynasty. He retired from baseball at age 31 and shortly thereafter became the first full-time baseball coach at the University of South Carolina, establishing a winning tradition that continues to the present. But the key to his outstanding career, his marriage of 60 years and his witness for Christ has been his Christian faith.
Bobby met his wife Betsy at Grace Baptist Church in Sumter, S.C. She sat on one side of the church with her mother, and he sat on the opposite side with the youth group. They noticed each other, and each thought the other was attractive.
On the day Bobby graduated from high school, he signed a professional baseball contract with the Yankees, even though he was offered contracts from 12 major league teams and scholarships from two large universities. As a boy, he dreamed of playing for the Yankees after he saw "The Pride of the Yankees," a movie that told the inspiring story of Lou Gehrig. Years later, in 1962, Bobby won the Lou Gehrig Award, which honors the player who best exemplifies Gehrig's character both on and off the field.
Bobby Richardson baseball card
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After a brief trip to New York, Bobby was playing minor league ball in Denver, Colo. He and Betsy continued to write to each other and, in their words, "got to know each other better." They wanted to get married, so he asked manager Ralph Houk for permission to come to South Carolina and marry Betsy. Houk agreed, and Mr. and Mrs. Richardson returned to Denver a week later. Betsy was almost 16, and he was 20. They celebrated their 60th anniversary in June, but their journey has not been without struggles.
After returning to Denver and moving Betsy into their apartment, Bobby left the next day for a 17-day road trip with the team. The new bride was left alone in an unfamiliar city. She said, "It just about killed me when he left. I loved him so much. While he was gone, I felt real fear for the first time, and I did not sleep that first night." Break-ins had been reported in the area where they lived, and she noticed a large man walking up and down the street in front of their apartment. She says she overcame her fear by "reading the Bible and trusting the Lord."
"I was so naive," she said. "I didn't know how to cook many things, but I had a recipe for apple crunch that I thought he liked." After serving it six days in a row, Bobby invited her to sit on his lap. She added, "He had a hard time getting out what he wanted to say, but he finally said, 'I hate that apple desert.'" He admitted he liked it for a while, but after six consecutive days, he had "had enough."
Adjusting to being the wife of a professional baseball player was difficult for Betsy, and she struggled with depression. She knew she would have to share her husband with the public because of his life in baseball, but she had not anticipated the feelings she would encounter. "We had lots of struggles related to his profession. We are opposite temperaments, so it is a miracle we have stayed together," she laughed.
While she battled depression, he had some anger issues that were expressed as sarcasm. Bobby acknowledged it, and Betsy added, "Sometimes he would be sarcastic and I would get mad at him, but I could not stay mad at him very long."
Bobby retired from baseball in the prime of his career at age 31. By this time, the couple had four children, and their schedule was challenging. During the year, the family lived in Florida (for spring training), New Jersey and Sumter.
Bobby wasn't able to spend as much time with his children as he wanted, and Betsy often filled the role of both parents. "People saw our children play sports and assumed they benefitted from having a major leaguer to work with them at home," Bobby said. "They would be stunned to know how many times it was actually their mother throwing a ball with them in the yard or shooting baskets with them because their father was not at home."
Why did he retire at 31? "I wanted to take the kids to school, help them with homework and watch or help coach their teams," he noted.
He and shortstop Tony Kubek both decided they would retire at the end of the 1965 season. Richardson was asked to play one more year and accept a special position for four more years at $15,000 a year. Houk, who was then the manager of the Yankees, told him he would not have to do anything.
Bobby Richardson with a plaque honoring him for winning the 1962 Lou Gehrig Award. Framed above him are Yankee greats Gehrig and Babe Ruth.
On Sept. 17, 1966, he became the 10th Yankee to be given a special day at Yankee Stadium. The team did not do well that year, and toward the end of the season attendance had fallen to around 10,000 people a game. On "Bobby Richardson Day," 20,000 fans showed up, George Beverly Shea sang "How Great Thou Art," and Richardson addressed the stadium crowd. He said, "How lucky it has been for me to have been a Yankee. To God be the glory." Later, his mother-in-law good-naturedly reminded him that "we are not lucky, we are blessed."
In 1970, Richardson became the first full-time baseball coach for the University of South Carolina. The Yankees have been identified by their pinstripe uniforms for years. Richardson said, "One of the first things I did was put pinstripes on the uniforms." In 1974, the team made its first appearance in the NCAA tournament. In 1975, the Gamecocks went to the College World Series, losing to Texas in the championship game.
Richardson says his assignment was to "put Gamecock baseball on the map." He brought a mediocre program into national prominence and established a winning tradition that continues to the present, including 30 regional and 11 College World Series appearances, four national runners-up and two national championships. He is warmly regarded as the Father of Gamecock Baseball.
When he left the Yankees and became the coach at Carolina, general manager Lee MacPhail told him, "When you get settled, give us a call, and we will bring the Yankees to play your ball club." In 1974, Richardson called in the favor. There was one problem: The Yankees and Mets were traveling north together from spring training. Both agreed to come. The Gamecocks played the Yankees for three innings and the Mets for three innings, and the Mets and Yankees played a full nine-inning game. Yogi Berra was the manager of the Mets. Richardson said, "We had somewhere between 12,000 and 15,000 people in attendance. That helped boost our program more than anything."
Richardson left USC following the 1976 season and coached for two years at Coastal Carolina and five seasons at Liberty University. He has spoken at five Billy Graham crusades and continues to share God's Word in churches and other venues throughout this country. He is a member of the South Carolina Hall of Fame.
Betsy and Bobby have five children, all of them in some type of ministry, including two sons who are pastors. They have 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, with two more due by the end of the year.
Richardson will turn 81 in August and offered this insight: "Betsy and I want to finish strong."
Please see additional story on Bobby Richardson below
Bobby & Mickey: A life-changing friendship
By Rudy Gray/Baptist Courier
The tract "His Final Inning" tells of Mickey Mantle's profession of faith in Christ.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (BP) -- One of Bobby Richardson's good friends during his playing days with the New York Yankees was the legendary Mickey Mantle.
Mantle was an extremely popular player and regarded by many baseball observers as the best switch-hitter ever to play the game. He accumulated numerous awards during his 18-year career, highlighted by his greatest year as a professional in 1956. That year he won the Triple Crown, Male Athlete of the Year, American League Most Valuable Player, and Player of the Year. He played in 12 World Series and won the American League Most Valuable Player award in 1957 and 1962. The runner-up for the 1962 MVP was Richardson. Mantle said Richardson should have received the award.
During the years when Mantle and Richardson played, the Yankees were loaded with talent. It was the golden age of baseball, and the Yankees dominated. Larry King once said, "Mickey Mantle is baseball."
But Mantle struggled throughout his career with a condition called osteomyelitis (bone infection) as the result of an injury in high school. He also injured his right knee in the 1951 World Series. After that, he wrapped his leg for every game and played with chronic pain. He was recognized and respected as a power hitter (hitting a home run reportedly measured at 565 feet), but also became known for his speed and drag bunts. He was a Gold Glove award recipient for his play in centerfield. However, following his knee injury, his speed was diminished.
Mantle had a reputation for being a hard-drinking party man. Along the way, he became an alcoholic. Richardson, on the other hand, was seen as a clean-living homebody and a dedicated Christian. It was an unusual friendship, but one that allowed Richardson to plant the seeds of the Gospel many times over the years in Mantle's life. "I believe God had a purpose for our relationship," he said.
After both players retired, they stayed in contact, with Mantle doing public appearances and batting clinics for Richardson's college teams. Richardson said Mantle retired "as one of the greatest players to ever play the game."
Mantle owned a restaurant in New York, and Richardson would speak there on occasion. Once, his son Robby spoke there in the 1980s. Mantle commented to him, "You sound just like your dad -- always talking about that decision I need to make." During his career, he talked often about trusting Christ as Savior, referring to it as "the decision."
Mantle's alcoholism worsened following his retirement, and he entered the Betty Ford Center for treatment in 1994. Sportscaster Bob Costas interviewed him that year, just two weeks after his son Billy passed away at 36. Mantle told Costas that he had not been a good role model and that there was something missing in his life.
One year later, Mantle was diagnosed with liver cancer. After receiving a liver transplant, he was hopeful, but the cancer returned. His life began to deteriorate rapidly. While in the hospital at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, he endured a great deal of pain. Bobby Richardson was in Dallas for a speaking engagement at that time. During that week, Richardson received a phone call at 6:00 a.m. from Mantle, asking him to pray for him. Richardson prayed with him over the phone and shared with him Philippians 4:4-7 in the Phillips translation. Later in the morning, he visited his friend at the hospital. As Richardson left the room to return to South Carolina, Mantle said to him, "Now don't forget, you have my funeral."
Richardson said, "I believe what drew Mickey to me was that I had the relationship with Christ that he was searching for, even if he didn't realize it. He often attended our baseball chapel services."
A few weeks later, Mantle's wife Merlyn called the Richardsons. Mickey's life was fading quickly. They flew to Dallas. When Bobby and Betsy walked into the room, Mantle said, "I can't wait to tell you this. I have accepted Christ as my Savior." Bobby was elated, but wanted to be sure, so he went through the plan of salvation with Mantle again. Betsy later asked him, "Mickey, if you were to stand before a holy God today and He asked you, 'Why should I let you into my heaven?' what would you say?" Mantle replied, "We are talking about God, right?" Betsy acknowledged they were. He then quoted John 3:16.
Mantle, the Yankee great, passed away Aug. 13, 1995, on a Sunday morning at age 63. Bobby was in charge of the service and preached the funeral message. Bob Costas spoke also, but it was Richardson who presented the Gospel. The service was televised worldwide.
Richardson has been distributing a special tract to hundreds of people over the years. It is titled "Mickey Mantle: His Final Inning" and tells the story of his friend's profession of faith in Christ and how others can also believe and be saved.
Both Mantle and Richardson thought about quitting baseball when they were playing in the minor leagues. Neither did, and in the providence of God, they became friends -- one living and sharing the life-changing message of the Gospel, the other finally embracing that message.
Rudy Gray is editor of the Baptist Courier (www.baptistcourier.com), newsjournal of the South Carolina Baptist Convention.
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Maryam's magic : the story of mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani
Author: Reid, Megan
Publisher: HarperCollins (2021)
Dewey: 510
Classification: Biography
Physical Description: [31] p., col. ill., 28 cm
Ages: 4-8 Grades: K-3
Mirzakhani, Maryam
Women mathematicians -- Biography
Colleges and universities -- Faculty -- Biography
The first picture book about the trailblazing mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman and Iranian to win the world's most prestigious honor in mathematics.
Illustrator: Jaleel, Aaliya
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School Library Journal - 12/01/2020 K-Gr 3—This biography of Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani (1977–2017) will appeal to kids who struggle with math. Mirzakhani will also serve as a role model for young girls who want to compete in a traditionally male-dominated arena. Young Mirzakhani loved storytelling and grew up in a culture with strict gender roles. During the war, girls and women weren't allowed to go to school with boys, if they were permitted to attend at all. Mirzakhani, who became the first woman (and the first Iranian) to win the Fields Medal, was a pioneer in her field. As a young student, she used her natural storying talent to overcome her aversion to math by bridging the gap between words and numbers. Geometry became her entry point into mathematics. The many shapes she encountered reminded her of fictional characters in her favorite books, and she made up endless stories about them. Young readers will want to know how Mirzakhani used art to solve equations; the fact that this is not fully explained in the text is a bit of a drawback. However, the idea of merging art and math is welcome in this picture book. Jaleel's bright, realistic illustrations capture the setting and style of dress in Mirzakhani's homeland. Mirzakhani is drawn with light skin. A later scene at Harvard University depicts students with light skin and different shades of brown skin. VERDICT An inspiring life story and worthwhile addition for any library looking to enhance its collection of STEAM titles or biographies of noteworthy women from the Middle East.—Gloria Koster, formerly at West Sch., New Canaan, CT - Copyright 2020 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 12/01/2020 Growing up in Tehran, Iran, Maryam Mirzakhani loved telling stories and drawing intricate pictures. She hoped to become a writer and enjoyed reading and art classes at school. But math? It seemed pointless and boring until, when she was 12, a teacher captured her imagination with geometry and inspired her to excel. In 1995, 18-year-old Maryam entered the International Mathematical Olympiad and won with a perfect score. Dedicating herself to math as a career, she delved into complex areas of geometry and, in 2014, became the first woman and first Iranian to win the prestigious Fields Medal for outstanding achievement in mathematics. At the time, few were aware that she had cancer. She died in 2017. In the book, Mirzakhani reflects that as a child, she "nearly gave up on" math, but ultimately, she found it fascinating. In the well-knit text, Reid repeatedly refers to Mirzakhani as a storyteller and artist, recognizing the value of imagination in her work. Jaleel's pleasing digital illustrations feature clean lines, rich, vivid colors, and expressive faces. A rewarding picture-book biography.Women in Focus: The 19th in 2020 - Copyright 2020 Booklist.

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Public Service Media provide support to audiences in times of crisis
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As the COVID-19 outbreak has escalated throughout Europe, public service media organizations (PSM) have not only kept audiences informed, educated and entertained, they have offered vital support as this unprecedented crisis deepens.
A new report from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) shows how public service broadcasters have responded to the challenges of the pandemic by rapidly modifying their programming.
PSM organizations have offered critical support to their audiences at this difficult time. New content offers have helped foster solidarity, brought people together to help tackle the crisis and championed the creative industries.
For example, in Switzerland, SRF is increasing the amount of Swiss music played across its radio channels to support local artists, and Yle, in Finland, is investing in more cultural content to provide home-theatre experiences that bring Finns together. In the UK, BBC local radio stations are joining up with volunteer groups to help co-ordinate support for the elderly, housebound or those at risk.
News obviously remains at the core of PSM's offer and audiences have been turning to PSM in increasing numbers for accurate, timely information. Public service broadcasters have extended the number of news broadcasts, created dedicated talk shows, provided opportunities for audience interaction and produced special podcasts, to name just a few initiatives.
Audience data from 18 key European markets (including the UK, France, Spain, Italy and Germany) shows that many more people are turning to PSM for reliable, real-time news and information on the crisis. At key junctions, the reach of PSM organization's evening news bulletin has doubled while daily viewing is up 14% on average. Younger viewers are also tuning in in increasing numbers with daily viewing of the evening bulletins up 20% amongst that age group.
Online news reports from PSM are providing audiences with a continuous stream of reliable information on the developments in their countries and across the world. Daily reach has almost tripled in key markets and the numbers are growing as the crisis develops.
Education has also taken on a new significance for PSM as broadcasters have stepped up their offer for children and young people following the closure of many schools throughout Europe. Children's programming hours have been extended, educational content increased on different platforms and new content developed to help with remote schooling. In Spain, for example, RTVE has launched a new web and mobile application 'EduClan' to showcase videos on all school subjects, while RTS in Serbia is airing lessons for students on TV and online.
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(New Delhi, India)
For Immediate Release March 21, 2000
JOINT U.S.-INDIA STATEMENT
U.S.-India Relations: A Vision for the 21st Century
At the dawn of a new century, President Clinton and Prime Minister Vajpayee resolve to create a closer and qualitatively new relationship between the United States and India.
We are two of the world's largest democracies. We are nations forged from many traditions and faiths, proving year after year that diversity is our strength. From vastly different origins and experiences, we have come to the same conclusions: that freedom and democracy are the strongest bases for both peace and prosperity, and that they are universal aspirations, constrained neither by culture nor levels of economic development
There have been times in the past when our relationship drifted without a steady course. As we now look towards the future, we are convinced that it is time to chart a new and purposeful direction in our relationship.
Globalization is erasing boundaries and building networks between nations and peoples, economies and cultures. The world is increasingly coming together around the democratic ideals India and the United States have long championed and lived by.
Together, we represent a fifth of the world's people, more than a quarter of the world's economy. We have built creative, entrepreneurial societies. We are leaders in the information age. The currents of commerce and culture that link our societies run strong and deep. In many ways, the character of the 21st century world will depend on the success of our cooperation for peace, prosperity, democracy and freedom.
That presents us with an opportunity, but also a profound responsibility to work together. Our partnership of shared ideals leads us to seek a natural partnership of shared endeavors.
In the new century, India and the United States will be partners in peace, with a common interest in and complementary responsibility for ensuring regional and international security. We will engage in regular consultations on, and work together for, strategic stability in Asia and beyond. We will bolster joint efforts to counter terrorism and meet other challenges to regional peace. We will strengthen the international security system, including in the United Nations, and support the United Nations in its peacekeeping efforts. We acknowledge that tensions in South Asia can only be resolved by the nations of South Asia. India is committed to enhancing cooperation, peace and stability in the region.
India and the United States share a commitment to reducing and ultimately eliminating nuclear weapons, but we have not always agreed on how to reach this common goal. The United States believes India should forgo nuclear weapons. India believes that it needs to maintain a credible minimum nuclear deterrent in keeping with its own assessment of its security needs. Nonetheless, India and the U.S. are prepared to work together to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons and their means of delivery. To this end, we will persist with and build upon the productive bilateral dialogue already underway.
We reaffirm our respective voluntary commitments to forgo further nuclear explosive tests. We will work together and with others for an early commencement of negotiations on a treaty to end the production of fissile materials for nuclear weapons. We have both shown strong commitments to export controls, and will continue to strengthen them. We will work together to prevent the spread of dangerous technologies. We are committed to build confidence and reduce the chances of miscalculation. We will pursue our security needs in a restrained and responsible manner, and will not engage in nuclear and missile arms races. We will seek to narrow our differences and increase mutual understanding on non-proliferation and security issues. This will help us to realize the full potential of Indo-U.S. relations and contribute significantly to regional and global security.
The true measure of our strength lies in the ability of our people to shape their destiny and to realize their aspirations for a better life. That is why the United States and India are and will be allies in the cause of democracy. We will share our experience in nurturing and strengthening democratic institutions the world over and fighting the challenge to democratic order from forces such as terrorism. We will cooperate with others to launch an international Community of Democracies this year.
The United States applauds India's success in opening its economy, its achievements in science and technology, its commitment to a new wave of economic expansion and reform, and its determination to bring the benefits of economic growth to all its people. Our nations pledge to reduce impediments to bilateral trade and investment and to expand commerce between us, especially in the emerging knowledge-based industries and high-technology areas.
We will work together to preserve stability and growth in the global economy as well. And we will join in an unrelenting battle against poverty in the world, so that the promise of a new economy is felt everywhere and no nation is left behind. That is among the fundamental challenges of our time. Opening trade and resisting protectionism are the best means for meeting it. We support an open, equitable and transparent rule-based multilateral trading system, and we will work together to strengthen it. We agree that developed countries should embrace policies that offer developing countries the opportunity to grow, because growth is the key to rising incomes and rising standards. At the same time, we share the conviction that human development also requires empowerment of people and availability of basic freedoms.
As leaders in the forefront of the new high-technology economy, we recognize that countries can achieve robust economic growth while protecting the environment and taking action to combat climate change. We will do our part to meet the global environmental challenges, including climate change and the impacts of air and water pollution on human health.
We also pledge a common effort to battle the infectious diseases that kill people and retard progress in so many countries. India is at the forefront of the global effort that has brought us to the threshold of the eradication of polio. With leadership, joint research, and application of modern science, we can and will do the same for the leading killers of our time, including AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.
We are proud of the cooperation between Indians and Americans in advancing frontiers of knowledge. But even as we unravel the mysteries of time and space, we must continue to apply our knowledge to older challenges: eradicating human suffering, disease and poverty. In the past, our cooperation helped ease mass hunger in the world. In the future, it will focus as well on the development of clean energy, health, and education.
Our partnership is not an end in itself, but a means to all these ends. And it is reinforced by the ties of scholarship, commerce, and increasingly of kinship among our people. The industry, enterprise and cultural contributions of Americans of Indian heritage have enriched and enlivened both our societies.
Today, we pledge to deepen the Indian-American partnership in tangible ways, always seeking to reconcile our differences through dialogue and engagement, always seizing opportunities to advance the countless interests we have in common. As a first step, President Clinton has invited Prime Minister Vajpayee to visit Washington at a mutually convenient opportunity, and the Prime Minister has accepted that invitation. Henceforth, the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of India should meet regularly to institutionalize our dialogue. We have also agreed on and separately outlined an architecture of additional high-level consultations, and of joint working groups, across the broad spectrum of areas in which we are determined to institutionalize our enhanced cooperation. And we will encourage even stronger people-to-people ties.
For India and the United States, this is a day of new beginnings. We have before us for the first time in 50 years the possibility to realize the full potential of our relationship. We will work to seize that chance, for our benefit and all those with whom we share this increasingly interdependent world.
William Jefferson Clinton
President of the United States of
Atal Behari Vajpayee
Done on March 21, 2000 at New Delhi
AGREED PRINCIPLES
Institutional Dialogue
Between the United States and India
During the visit of President Clinton to Delhi in March 2000, President Clinton and Prime Minister Vajpayee agreed as part of their vision for the future relationship that a regular, wide-ranging dialogue is important for achieving the goal of establishing closer and multifaceted relations between India and the United States and for the two countries to work jointly for promotion of peace and prosperity in the 21st century. The two leaders agreed on a number of steps to intensify and institutionalize the dialogue between India and the United States.
The President of the United States and Prime Minister of India will hold regular bilateral 'Summits' in alternating capitals or elsewhere, including on the occasions of multilateral meetings, to review bilateral relations and consult on international developments and issues. They will remain in frequent contact by telephone and through letters.
The two countries will also hold an Annual Foreign Policy Dialogue at the level of the Secretary of State of the United States and External Affairs Minister of India. This dialogue will be broad-based and touch upon all aspects of US-India relations, including considering the work of other groups as appropriate.
The two countries also consider the ongoing Dialogue on Security and Non-proliferation between the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States and External Affairs Minister of India important for improving mutual understanding on bilateral, regional and international security matters. They agreed that this dialogue should continue and take place semi-annually or as often as considered desirable by both sides. The Principals of this dialogue will establish Expert Groups on specific issues as considered desirable and appropriate.
Foreign Office Consultations between the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States and Foreign Secretary of India will continue. The two leaders believe that close cooperation between the two countries is a factor of stability in the politically and culturally diverse and rapidly transforming Asia. A Dialogue on Asian Security will also be conducted as part of the Foreign Office Consultations. The two sides will also stay in close touch and consult on international democracy initiatives.
The two leaders consider combating international terrorism as one of the most important global challenges. They expressed satisfaction at the establishment of the Joint Working Group on Counter-terrorism and its productive first meeting in February 2000. They agree that the Joint Working Group should continue to meet regularly and become an effective mechanism for the two countries to share information and intensify their cooperation in combating terrorism.
The two leaders see an enormous potential for enhancement of economic and business relations between the two countries in the Knowledge Age. They decided to institutionalize bilateral economic dialogue. They will keep themselves informed and follow developments in the bilateral economic dialogue closely through a high-level coordinating group. The coordinating group will be led on the US side by the White House with the support of the State Department, and on the Indian side by the Prime Minister's Office with the support of the Ministry of External Affairs.
The Coordinating Group will develop a common economic agenda for and undertake preparations for the Heads of Government meetings. With broad inter-agency and inter-ministerial representations at senior official levels, it would convene regularly to facilitate close coordination on the various issues raised in the ministerial dialogues and ensure that discussions therein complement and reinforce broad economic and foreign policy objectives, including the deepening of bilateral cooperation on high technology and information technology issues.
US-India Financial and Economic Forum: The US Secretary of the Treasury and the Indian Minister of Finance will host a forum on finance and investment issues, macroeconomic policy and international economic developments at regular intervals. Their meetings at the ministerial level would be supplemented by sub-Cabinet meetings and involve, as appropriate, the participation of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Reserve, Council of Economic Advisors, and other officials of the US Government and the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Reserve Bank of India, and other officials of the Government of India.
US-India Commercial Dialogue: The US Secretary of Commerce and Minister of Commerce and Industry of India will lead a dialogue to deepen ties between the Indian and American Business communities. The dialogue will encompass regular government-to-government meetings to be held in conjunction with private sector meetings. Its aim will be to (a) facilitate trade, and (b) maximize investment opportunities across a broad range of economic sectors, including information technology, infrastructure, biotechnology, and services. Participation will include, as appropriate, representatives of other Cabinet agencies and ministries on both sides. Close contact will be maintained with business associations, and activities will be planned with the benefit of such private sector input, including the establishment of subcommittees to pursue specific projects or sectoral issues of mutual interest.
US-India Working Group on Trade: The United States Trade Representative and the Ministry of Commerce and other concerned Ministries/Departments of the Government of India will engage in regular discussion to enhance cooperation on trade policy. As appropriate, individual trade issues could be examined in greater depth with the participation of other agencies with corresponding responsibilities and through creation of sub-groups. The Group will serve as a locus of consultation on a broad range of trade-related issues, including those pertaining to the World Trade Organization. The Group will receive inputs from the private sector (including trade policy issues identified in the US-India Commercial Dialogue) as appropriate.
The two leaders consider cooperation between the two countries in energy and environment an important part of their vision for the future. They have agreed to set up a Joint Consultative Group on Clean Energy and Environment. The Group will hold periodic ministerial/high level meetings as desirable and appropriate and will lay emphasis on collaborative projects, developing and deploying clean energy technologies, public and private sector investment and cooperation, and climate change and other environmental issues. The Co-conveners of the Group will be the Department of State of the United States and the Ministry of External Affairs of India.
The two leaders believe that the strong scientific resources of the two countries provide excellent opportunities for scientific collaboration between them. They agree to set up a US-India Science and Technology Forum. The Forum shall promote research and development, the transfer of technology, the creation of a comprehensive electronic reference source for US-India science and technology cooperation, and the electronic exchange and dissemination of information on US-India science and technology cooperation, and other programs consistent with the previous practice of the US-India Foundation.
Institutional dialogue in other areas will be considered as mutually agreed.


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Strangeness in Space: Episode 4 - Pet Shock Boys - Puppy Pandemonium for Peep Show Paterson!
The Strangeness in Space Team are delighted to announce that their next adventure comes out on Sunday 19th June; a date specifically chosen for a reason that will become clear when listeners hear it! Recently featured in The Guardian's "50 Podcasts You Need To Hear" list, the series follows Doctor Who's Sophie Aldred and Saturday Morning TV legends Trev & Simon in a hilarious sci-fi comedy audio drama.
Adding to an already impressive list of high profile celebrity cast members, Paterson Joseph guest stars in Episode 4 as Trev, Simon and Sophie remain stuck in space, orbiting the Planet Mirth. "We all thought of Paterson immediately Trev & Simon wrote the role of The Puppymaster", said producer Clare Eden. "He's brilliant as Johnson in Peep Show but in so many other productions too. I first saw him at the Royal Shakespeare Company and we've all loved his performances since, whether it's from UK series like Green Wing and Doctor Who; HBO's The Leftovers or alongside Leonardo DeCaprio in Danny Boyle's The Beach".
The latest episode has also been financed in a crowd-funding campaign by its 'Mirthling' audience, and will join the previous three episodes on the Strangeness in Space website, and iTunes, as a free-to-download podcast.
We can expect another electro pop classic from Tilbury's No.1 Synth Pop duo Pink Custard (AKA Trev & Simon); some more daft Thorleigh's product placement, and the welcome return of cast regulars Doon Mackichan (Toast of London, Smack the Pony) as rambling narrator 'Bounty Flightingale' and David Annen as studio announcer 'Jeremy', along with Barnaby Edwards as 'L.E.M.O.N.', and Sarah Madigan as 'M.A.D.I.' "This episode has proven to be the most complex for sound design so far and Dave Palser has created another brilliant 3D soundscape" said script writers Trev & Simon: "The storyline really asked a lot of him, and yet again he has risen magnificently to the challenge!"
The team are also excited to announce their own live event from 4-7pm on 31st July at the Leicester Square Theatre. "I love that our fans are now coming to see us at Conventions in our Strangeness in Space Tee-shirts and Badges" said Sophie Aldred "and our own event gives us the chance to have some fun with them and show them behind the scenes. We're so grateful for their help in funding the series and this is a wonderful opportunity to be able to thank them personally". Details for this, and other appearances, are listed at http://strangenessinspace.com/news/cons/. You can download the first three episodes now for FREE from http://strangenessinspace.com/episodes/ with guest stars Rufus Hound, Peter Guinness, Carol Cleveland and Alexei Sayle.
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The only three ways to get media coverage. (Seriously, there are no other, excluding blackmail.)
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This week, I've been resting and recouperating from a fierce flu.
It couldn't have come at a worse time. My clever, articulate and erudite editor, Jen Storey, is on annual leave, sunning it up somewhere other than here. This means that your favourite editor-at-large personally had to perform editorial work for the first time since… well… I don't remember.
This also means that I had to delve into the email folder marked [email protected], where we receive approximately 60 media releases every hour. That's about one a minute, for those not so swish on the basics of arithmetic, like me. (I can barely spell it and I know words like 'bellicosity'.)
Now, imagine what it must be like to work as a journalist for the mainstream media.
Aside from dealing with dwindling paycheques, mass redundancies and managers who once wrote off the interwebs as a 'fad', these people also have to put up with your ill-fated attempts to garner their attention.
So, what you're about to watch is me sitting in a car (with blocked nose and itchy eyes), explaining why only a handful of media releases are ever artfully transformed into stories by the small posse of bellicocious bad-asses we call our editorial crew.
How to get media coverage. (Man, you look terrible!)
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This traffic study was prepared to determine the geometrics needed on these first new roadways with initial buildout of area developments by 2020.
As development occurs within the East Park Commerce Center in the City of Stevens Point, Portage County, Wisconsin, new north/south and east/west roads will be constructed. The new roadway network will provide cross-access between Brilowski Road (CTH R) on the west, McDill Avenue (CTH HH) on the south, and Burbank Road on the east. Recent development plans for the western portion of the East Park Commerce Center will result in the partial construction of the future roadway network. This traffic study was prepared to determine the geometrics needed on these first new roadways with initial buildout of area developments by 2020. It was also prepared to determine planning-level requirements needed with the likely future buildout by 2030 as well as with an ultimate future buildout of the entire site.


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Levi Louis ASHBROOK Sr
Nevada, Mercer, Kentucky, United States
The Life of Levi Louis
When Levi Louis ASHBROOK Sr was born on 10 April 1794, in Nevada, Mercer, Kentucky, United States, his father, Levi Ashbrook II, was 29 and his mother, Eleanor Chenoweth, was 20. He married Mary Polly Dooley in 1818. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 6 daughters. He lived in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States in 1850. He died on 8 August 1868, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, at the age of 74, and was buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
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1796 · Wilderness Road Opens to Wagons
In 1796, the Wilderness Road opened up for wagon use. The route was used by colonial and early settlers to reach Kentucky from the East. It started in Virginia, and went southward to Tennessee and then went north to Kentucky. The main danger of this route was Native American attacks.
1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.
While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn't have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.
1818 · Jackson Purchase
The western part of Kentucky purchased by Andrew Jackson from the Chickasaw Indians in 1818. It became known as the Jackson Purchase. This included land that wasn't originally part of Kentucky when it became a state.
1 English: habitational name from a place in Gloucestershire, recorded in Domesday Book as Estbroce, from Old English ēast + brōc 'nook'.2 In some instances, the surname may be a literal translation of German Eschbach .
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Fiction: A Melody of Hope
Gifts should be used, not squandered.
That's what Lesley Manning's grandmother would say. And Lesley didn't want to believe it.
Instead, she focused on her task at hand—washing dishes the restaurant's breakfast crew "accidentally" left behind. Her shift at Mannie's Bistro would begin soon, and she had to hurry.
As Lesley dunked the dishes into the deep well of suds, her attention was drawn to the window. Her eyes swept down from her mountainside perch to the valley below overflowing with thick trees bursting with vibrant autumn foliage, reds deep as bricks and oranges rivaling mountaintop sunrise. Fall time in Eureka Springs, Arkansas was gorgeous. It didn't matter how many years Lesley had lived there.
Her gaze dipped from the colorful valley to the neighboring mountainside's massive statue of Jesus Christ. She'd had picnics there with her grandparents, but those memories were long gone. When they died, she'd left the church.
She tore her focus from the statue and to the soapy water. Even in her frustration, a song hummed from her lips, its words not far behind.
"You were sure born to sing, honey." Lesley turned and met her co-worker's knowing expression. "You have the prettiest voice I've ever heard."
"Oh, Tonya," Lesley said, flinging a hand full of suds in her direction. "You know there's not money in being a singer. And I'm a bit underpaid as it is."
Tonya grinned, then her expression turned serious. "What were you singing? It's not your usual."
What had she been singing? The tune was still on her lips. It fell back in her mind like a gentle hand on her shoulder. I'd Rather Have Jesus.
But why'd she sing that? Lesley shrugged. "It's just a song my grandma sang in church. I hadn't thought of it in a long time." Her face betrayed the pain that jabbed at her heart by mentioning her grandmother. Her Nana.
Tears welled up. Tonya placed a hand on Lesley's shoulder. "Just know that you're not alone. I'm here for you—and so is God."
"Sure, sure. I know." She turned back to the dishes, effectively knocking Tonya's hand away. Tonya left, and Lesley's vision roamed once more to the statue.
She believed in God, in Christ, or at least she had until He took away everyone she loved. In her heart, she didn't want to give up on her faith, but she'd felt alone for so long, working steadily forward in a lonely existence.
Trust in me. Give me one more chance.
Lesley froze. Where did that come from? It'd been clear as cloudless sky. God asked her to trust Him. She didn't want to, knew it was against her better judgment. But she realized deep down she wanted to.
All right, God. I'll give You one more chance. Have someone seek me out today and invite me to church. Her eyes lingered a moment on the statue before heading into the dining room.
There was no letting up that Saturday with more customers then they'd had in a long while. If Lesley wasn't carting out food or taking orders then she was refilling drinks and delivering checks.
Then, he came in and for a moment all the jangled rush of the place slowed—at least for her it did.
The man must have been in his mid-20s, medium build with dark shaggy hair darting down over green eyes, the color of clover. It wasn't that he was overtly handsome. He was good-looking, but there was more. It was how he carried himself, the kind smile he gave the hostess as she led him to Lesley's last free table. She had an odd feeling then, a stirring in her stomach, not unpleasant.
"Miss, may we have our check?"
And then she was off to the register and back.
A filled glass and handed napkin later she stood at his table, trying to keep calm when instead her fingers trembled. "Uh—umm, what may I get for you?"
"Hi—" The man looked at her nametag. "—Lesley. How are you today?"
A smile met her lips. "I'm okay. How are you?"
"Great. Thanks." He smiled up at her, which made her nearly drop the pen. The green eyes were light, welcoming like he was an open book.
"What would you like?"
"Oh! I guess I'm here to eat, huh?" he said with a soft laugh and glanced at the menu. "I'll have a cheeseburger and fries please with sweet tea."
Lesley's fingers thankfully wrote the order. She nodded, couldn't think of anything to say, and dashed to the kitchen.
Those few moments with the kind stranger were the only slow ones she'd had the entire shift, and now she was back to running. She placed his drink on the table and was met with another charming smile, which dazzled her. This guy was different.
His attention didn't make her feel uncomfortable like other male customers. He made her feel relaxed, at peace, like all would be okay—though she didn't know how.
Her gaze sought him out after delivering his food, which gave her view of his head bowed in prayer over the meal.
Oh, he's a believer, she thought. But he was still unlike any other Christian guy she'd met. And through her shift, she'd glanced at him more times than she cared to admit and even caught him looking at her.
Lesley's customers trickled out, but the man stayed. He'd taken his time eating and ordered dessert and a cup of coffee until he was the final one left.
What was going on? Lesley wasn't sure, but she was somehow glad he'd stayed. Approaching the table, she walked around Tonya sweeping and delivered his check. "Here you go. I hope you enjoyed the meal."
"I did. It was great, Lesley," he said, handing over a debit card. The handsome stranger had a name. Skylar Welch.
She had to find out why he was there. Visiting family? On business? Returning to the table, she sat the card down and stood with clasped hands. "So, Mr. Welch—" He grinned and interjected, "Please call me Skylar."
She smiled in turn. "Skylar … I was wondering if you're from this area."
"No, no. I'm passing through really. Well, my family and I are."
Family? He was married! Her eyes went to his empty ring finger. He must've seen her. "Not my wife. I'm not married or anything. It's my parents and siblings. We have a Christian singing group, and we're giving a concert tonight at Thorncrown Chapel."
He sang? That must've been the reason her heart sped up when he'd said it. As much as she loved to sing, she'd always wanted a guy who sang too. What was she saying? She didn't even know him.
He turned his head a moment and then returned, fumbling with his wallet. "May I ask you something, Lesley?"
The hesitance in his voice, the slight nerves showing sent tingles in her chest. Was he about to ask her out?
"Yes. Skylar?"
"I need some help actually," he said softly. "Would you show me where to get a haircut?"
"A haircut?" she said, trying to hide the surprise and disappointment in her voice.
"Yeah, I've let it grow out a bit much." He flipped the bangs back. "I can't see too well. I might fall offstage."
She laughed then, freely and suddenly, which made him grin. No matter the strange request, she'd help him. "I can't say I've had a customer ask that before," she said, taking his plates. "I'm off in a few minutes. It's a stop along my way."
"Thanks. I'll wait outside." He rose and looked down at her, causing her to step back.
He nodded and went out. In the kitchen, Tonya met her face-to-face around the corner with raised eyebrows. "Who was that guy? Did he ask you out?"
"Huh?" Lesley breezed past her to place dishes in the sink, her gaze lighting on the Christ statue before facing Tonya.
"You know what I'm talking about. Who is he?" she said, planting hands on ample hips.
"Just some guy."
"He didn't look like some guy—and you're blushing!"
"It's nothing!" Lesley pulled off her apron and pivoted to hang it up, hoping her burning cheeks would cool.
Finally, she explained the feelings she'd had, the looks they'd shared, and what he'd asked. Tonya grinned and pushed her out the door. "Go. I'll clean up for you!"
Tonya scooted Lesley outside, handing over her purse. "Have fun!"
Skylar sat on a bench and hopped up when she arrived. His smile sent her heart skidding. She nearly forgot she was leading.
"Well, shall we?" she said and walked left. He followed her down the steps and onto the sidewalk.
Then, their path joined alongside the quaint downtown with tiny shops tucked closely together as if they'd been trapped in time with their purchases of crushed felt fedoras, gilded first edition books, and intricate dollhouses trimmed in delicate Queen Anne's lace wood cutouts that resembled the houses lining the street farther up the steep incline.
Lesley loved the town and its character, especially at Christmastime. She'd always felt like a doll walking in a snow globe scene. She smiled with the memories of walking hand-in-gloved-hand with her grandpa to the Christmas Eve church service. She'd felt so safe, comforted, loved.
"Are you from here?" Skylar asked, breaking into her thoughts.
"Why? Do I seem like a small town girl?"
"I'm not sure what that means exactly, but you do fit here. It's a neat place." He tilted his head to catch a glimpse of an antique roadster ambling uphill. "It's unique."
"It is. And, yes, I've lived here all my life." The sigh that escaped her lips was long, drawn-out, and edged with wistfulness.
"The barber shop's next door," Lesley said, picking up the pace. She couldn't let herself get attached, especially to some wayfaring stranger rolling into town and then out again. Her heart couldn't take more loss.
"All right," he said, leaving the candy display window. Not much farther, Lesley paused underneath the swirling red and white sign.
"Here you are. Mr. Parson'll take good care of you. I guarantee." She tried to smile, but it came out stilted. It didn't feel right to say goodbye.
Skylar looked into the window, and then his eyes found hers, holding them for a long moment. She couldn't look away.
"Lesley, do you have plans tonight?" he said in a rush. She didn't know what to say, so he continued, "I want to invite you to the church service. Would you come?"
"Skylar, I—I'm not sure."
"Please try. I'd love to see you there."
How could she say no? She didn't want to. "I'll try to make it."
"Great. I'll have tickets for you at the door. How many will you need? One, two? Please bring friends or family."
Her gaze flitted to the ground before darting back to meet his. "I only need one."
"Oh, okay. I'll have it saved under your name."
"Thank you, Skylar. Goodbye."
He hesitated a moment and with a smile said goodbye and went inside.
Lesley's feet were fixed to the cement. She knew in her heart she'd be there but not because she was drawn to this handsome singer. She'd go because God had answered her prayer. Someone had sought her out.
That evening, Lesley approached Thorncrown Chapel upon the hill, brilliant warm light radiated from its glass walls. She shoved open the thick door to a crowd assembled inside. A young woman greeted her, and Lesley gave her name. The woman smiled. "Skylar told me about you." Lesley was sure there was a gleam in her eyes. "Here's your ticket. And there's someone he'd like you to meet."
She called out to a young woman standing nearby. "Anna, this is Lesley."
The woman's face lit up in a welcoming smile. "Oh, you're Skylar's friend."
"Uh, yes. I am."
"I'm so glad you made it. I'm his sister-in-law. Come with me. I've saved you a seat."
Lesley was taken aback but trailed behind Anna to a seat near the front. Skylar had planned it, so she wouldn't be alone. She and Anna conversed a few moments until the opening chords of a song.
And there was Skylar—onstage, dashing with his new haircut and in a crisp gray button down and navy slacks. Lesley was mesmerized, and it wasn't about his looks or how his face lit up when he saw her. It was the joy and peace that shone through him as he sang. His rich baritone rose and fell in perfect blended harmony with his brothers and sisters, but it was his uninhibited worship when his face turned heavenward, and he sent songs of praise to His Creator that stayed with Lesley.
The evening's final song welcomed the congregation to join in. Lesley stood as the words flashed upon a projector screen.
Lesley knew it. Her eyes closed as the words of drawing back to God and His faithfulness poured over her. God, please forgive me for turning my back on you. You've never left me. I was never really alone.
Tears formed and slid down her cheeks as peace filled her soul. She began to sing, not worrying where she was or about Skylar or her past. She only felt God's Spirit surrounding her, and His love covering her. Her hands lifted, and she sang from her heart to the God who sought her out, invited her in, and hadn't forsaken her. Now, he'd welcomed her home.
After the close of the song, she wiped at tears during the prayer. Then, the service adjourned. She took a deep breath, relished the lightness inside her, and met Anna's wide eyes.
"Lesley, you have such a beautiful voice. God has definitely given you a very special gift. You should be up there using it."
All Lesley said was, "I know."
Lesley glanced out across the congregation. Some people dabbed at their eyes, others smiled, or sat motionless. Maybe they knew what it was like to feel alone, like God wasn't there. Perhaps they'd needed to hear her story of how God restored her. She wasn't sure what God was doing, but she was glad to be a part of it.
The slow strands of a song filled the sanctuary. She'd know the melody anywhere, and the words she couldn't forget. It was the same song Tonya had caught her singing in the restaurant kitchen several years before. She raised the microphone and sang for how Jesus had fulfilled the empty ache that loss and loneliness had left inside her, how she'd rather have Him than riches or men's applause. I'd rather have Jesus than anything the world affords today.
A deep male voice joined in, weaving their voices together as intended. Her husband, Skylar, joined her onstage with this song to tell others of what only God could give—a melody of hope.
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Psychological Crisis Types and Causes
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In mental health terms, a crisis refers not necessarily to a traumatic situation or event, but to a person's reaction to an event. One person might be deeply affected by an event while another individual suffers little or no ill effects. The Chinese word for crisis presents an excellent depiction of the components of a crisis. The word crisis in Chinese is formed with the characters for danger and opportunity. A crisis presents an obstacle, trauma, or threat, but it also offers an opportunity for either growth or decline.
Different Definitions
How do difference experts define a crisis? A number of different approaches and definitions exist. Many focus on how a person deals with the event rather than with the event itself.
"People are in a state of crisis when they face an obstacle to important life goals—and obstacle that is, for a time, insurmountable by the use of customary methods of problem-solving." (Caplan, 1961)
"…an upset in equilibrium at the failure of one's traditional problem-solving approach which results in disorganization, hopelessness, sadness, confusion, and panic." (Lillibridge and Klukken, 1978)
"…crisis is a perception or experience of an event or situation as an intolerable difficulty that exceeds the person's current resources and coping mechanisms." (James and Gilliland, 2001)
Types of Crises
We often think of a crisis as a sudden unexpected disaster, such as a car accident, natural disaster, or another cataclysmic event. However, crises can range substantially in type and severity.
A few different types of crises include:
Developmental crises occur as part of the process of growing and developing through various periods of life. Sometimes a crisis is a predictable part of the life cycle, such as the crises described in Erikson's stages of psychosocial development.
Situational crises are sudden and unexpected, such as accidents and natural disasters. Getting in a car accident, experiencing a flood or earthquake, or being the victim of a crime are just a few types of situational crises.
Existential crises are inner conflicts related to things such as life purpose, direction, and spirituality. A midlife crisis is one example of a crisis that is often rooted in existential anxiety.
A crisis can sometimes be quite obvious, such as a person losing his or her job, getting divorced, or being involved in some type of accident. In other cases, a personal crisis might be less apparent but can still lead to dramatic changes in behavior and mood. The American Psychological Association suggests that common signs of a mental health crisis include dramatic shifts in sleep habits, sudden changes in mood, withdrawal from normal activities, decreased performance at school or work, neglect of personal hygiene and changes in weight.
Helping People Cope With Crisis
The purpose of crisis counseling is to deal with the current status of the individual dealing with a crisis. Chronic exposure to stress or trauma can lead to mental illness, so it is important that crisis counselors have the skills and knowledge to help clients cope with current stressors and trauma. Crisis counseling is not intended to provide psychotherapy, but instead to offer short-term intervention to help clients receive assistance, support, resources, and stabilization.
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San Francisco tried in the mid-to-late 1940s to be a radio town and the most popular show in the series featured a hard boiled gun-toting private eye who took on the bad guys and talked tough. What made this detective unique?
The Detective was a woman.
The program was created by Marty Masters and the title role was played by his wife, Natalie. The detective show had been successful in San Francisco before, with Pat Novak for Hire having been a hit. Having a female private eye allowed Candy Matson to be more than a carbon copy of Novak.
Candy was a fashion plate PI who charged top dollar to maintain her generous clothes budget and swanky apartment. She was assisted by her sidekick Rembrandt Watson who, in the pilot, was a drunk like Jocko Madigan. In subsequent episodes, he was more of an older eccentric man.
Candy's love interest was Lieutenant Ray Mallard of the Homicide squad, whose constant desire to watch Westerns and fear of committment annoyed Candy to no end.
While there had been other female detectives on radio such as the soap operatic Kitty Keene and the gimmicky Phyl Cole, there had never been anyone quite like Candy as she often played as tough as the boys, as she came definitely from the hard boiled school of detection.
Candy Matson was as San Franciscan as the Golden Gate bridge including local landmarks, local businesses, and local celebrities. The show became San Francisco's most popular series. However, the show could not obtain a sponsor and the show shifted days and times at will. It was a West Coast production throughout its two years run.
This is a show that is often taken too seriously and some commentators impose modern mores, viewpoints, and controversies on the stories. One commentator complained about the lack of Asian character in the show's surviving 14 episodes (although the same commentator hadn't checked the large number of Candy Matson scripts available at the Thousand Oaks Library.) This is perhaps because the idea of a female hard boiled eye is considered groundbreaking for the late 1940s and early 50s.
In reality, neither the producers of the program or the fans thought of the show as a great step forward for women. Candy Matson never took itself too seriously. (Although, as Candy became more popular, the show did cast her in a little more serious light.) The adventures were told in a way that made them fun and winsome whether listening to the show in 1950 or 2011.
Natalie Masters (1915-86): Natalie Masters was in show biz for many years before Candy Matson and enjoyed a rich television career, but Matson was clearly her claim to fame. Many of her efforts were in collaboration with husband, Monty Masters in efforts such as The Mad Masters and were based in the San Francisco bay area. It wasn't until she was 39 that Masters got her first break on television with San Francisco radio Alum. Jack Webb giving her a guest spot on Dragnet. Masters would spend the next 30 years appearing on programs such as Gunsmoke, The Lone Ranger, My Three Sons, and Hart to Hart.
I organize OTR "broadcasts" at our retirement village. I came across Candy Matson but only in PDF format. Scripts I use are in a format that I can copy/paste to WordPad.
CANDY MATSON, has to be the inspiration for the television show, "MOONLIGHTING", with Bruce Willis and Cybil Sheperd! Too many similarities to be a coincidence.
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Fleet of foot response to pandemic underlines value of public-private partnership in health
10 Sep 2020 | News
Head of Innovative Medicines Initiatives argues that the project's technologies, knowledge and networks came together in the crisis. The successor programme must sustain these achievements and build on them
By Nuala Moran
Pierre Meulien, Executive Director, Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI), at the Science|Business conference "Industrial R&D: Europe First?". Photo: Science|Business.
The conference at which this session took place was sponsored by ATTRACT, EIT Health, EIT Urban Mobility, Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking, and the Innovative Medicines Initiative.
It was a "big test" as the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) was thrust into the "incredibly high profile environment" of the COVID-19 crisis, said Pierre Meulien, executive director of the public-private partnership (PPP). In the event, he said, IMI quickly repurposed programmes and mobilised resources to help mount a pan-European response.
"IMI represents a long-term investment and commitment from both sides – the European Commission and EFPIA [the pharma industry association]. This has created a platform where we can bring together all the actors necessary to accelerate the R&D process," Meulien told a Science|Business workshop examining the role of PPPs in preparing for pandemics.
In addition to having access to the best resources and the ability to do things at scale, IMI has also established links to regulators, health technology assessment bodies, patients' groups and SMEs.
Meanwhile, pharma companies are contributing a valuable piece of the operation, providing resources and the expertise of staff who are experienced in steering products through development and on to the market. "There is end-to-end integration," Meulien said.
Key to success is the way in which IMI balances interests. "There is value for the public side in getting access to industry expertise, and value for industry, which is incentivised to do things it would not normally do – and especially not in collaboration with competitor companies," said Meulien.
The strength and flexibility of IMI is underlined by the fact that while none of the programmes or structures were specifically designed to deal with COVID-19, they could readily be repurposed, said James Eshelby, vice president of global public-private partnerships at Pfizer.
"Historical projects have been adapted because they provide really important platforms and networks, and pull together all the best researchers," Eshelby said.
Examples include work IMI has done to harmonise clinical trial data, the setting up of a network of clinical research sites to carry out research on antimicrobial drugs that is now being used for COVID-19 testing, systems and standards that have been agreed for the collection of real world evidence, and work IMI has done on other zoonotic viruses that have crossed from one species to another.
In parallel with marshalling existing resources, after an emergency call for proposals in March, IMI got a number of new COVID-19 specific projects off the ground. As an example of the heft and reach of IMI, one of these involves 37 partners across the EU. "It's very impressive to do that at speed," said Eshelby.
IMI has demonstrated its ability to remove road blocks and give all those involved the perspective to view problems through the lens of each stakeholder. This can accelerate innovation and promote ecosystem change, Eshelby said.
Offspring of IMI
The European Commission is now laying the ground for the successor to IMI, in which the partnership will be extended to other sectors, to pull in medtech, digital health and diagnostics companies. Maria Pilar Aguar Fernandez, head of the health innovations unit at the commission, said, "We are working on a proposal for the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI). We put upfront the need to work across different sectors." Details of the PPP will be discussed at the EU research and innovation days later this month.
Rather than being solely EFPIA, IHI will also involve the members of four other pan-European industry bodies, Europabio, Medtech Europe, Vaccines Europe and COCIR, an association representing medical imaging and radiotherapy companies.
"I want to stress pharma and medtech can really make a difference," said Casper Garos, head of public-private partnerships at Philips. "At the moment, we hardly interact. But we are now in the process of defining the first [IHI] calls and [can] see how cross-fertilisation is working. I'm convinced IHI will create a more effective way of collaborating with each other," Garos said.
Eshelby agreed. The pharma companies involved in IMI initially found it difficult to confer with each other. Now there are regular cross-industry conversations. "Breaking down silos is good, so that's why I'm looking forward to working together [in IHI]," he said.
IHI will not be part of the health pillar in Horizon Europe, and will "follow a different path from a regulatory point of view," Aguar Fernandez said. It is hoped to get the new PPP off the ground in 2021.
The breadth of EU research and innovation policies and instruments makes an essential contribution to ensuring Europe is more prepared and more resilient, Aguar Fernandez said. Classical health research is central, but other areas such as behavioural sciences and supporting development and scale-up of manufacturing processes are essential to pandemic responsiveness too. "One lesson learned [from the pandemic] is that all areas of research can contribute to being better prepared," she said.
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Over a month ago, I was given two male pigs: a potbelly, which I dubbed Bacon Bits, and a mini potbelly I call Little Bits. I brought the pigs home, and my husband built a pig pen. I've only ever owned one potbelly before, and he was an indoor pet, not a bacon-seed producer. Hubby has never owned pigs. So, since they were both still quite young, we thought we could get away with making a pig pen by laying tin on its side for the fencing until a better option could be found. We out Bacon Bits in first, and I went to get Little Bits. By the time I got back, Bacon Bits had jumped the enclosure and disappeared in the woods! We spent over an hour trying to catch him. Set out live traps to no avail. People always said that pigs were smart, but I underestimated them still. So it's been over a month with him in the woods, showing his dirt encrusted nose to us and running off.
One of the gates to my fenced-in backyard had fallen off the hinges and, for the time being, lies on the ground. This is where I keep my rabbits and quail. I had gone through (over) said gate to feed my rabbits when I looked up and saw a pig. Now, I'm thinking it's Little Bits. But it occurred to me that he seemed to have grown overnight. Then I hear Little Bits oink from his pen behind me, outside the fence. And slowly two things dawn on me: (1) it's Bacon Bits, DUH! and (2) that's one heavy gate to try and lift back in place before he escapes. Because, you see, he's standing there looking at me. He knows I'm between him and his only way out. He's trying to figure out how to get by me. I'm trying to figure out how to lift this gate before he can. Perhaps I'll just stand here till someone comes out. But I've already told everyone to stay inside. But they never listen to me. But since I really need someone to come out, this will be the one time in all of eternity that they listen. He's watching. Screw it, I've got to try.
I go to set the scoop of rabbit feed down, and he runs further into the backyard ... YES! PERFECT! I quickly heave up that freaking heavy gate (6-1/2 by 10 feet of cypress) and slam it into place.
Aw, heck naw, he figured me out. He comes screeching and running as fast as he can and slams himself into the space between the gate and the fence. He doesn't fit. He runs to the other side and once again slams himself into the opening. Once again, he doesn't fit. So he runs into the corner and starts snorting retorts that I'm thankful I can't understand. I get the gate situated so that he can't possibly fit through, and it won't fall back in, either. I did it! I outsmarted a pig!


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Vancouver medals in condom distribution
With an emergency shipment included, more than 100,000 condoms were distributed at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Other may want a recount, but it seems Vancouver's tops for Winter Games condoms
More than 100,000 rubbers were distributed; 8,500 more were sent as backup
Since 1992 Barcelona Olympics, condoms have been free for athletes at games
Health official proud of distribution, but hears Rio gave out 35 million at Mardi Gras
(CNN) -- The medals have been presented, the caldron extinguished and the crowds dispersed, but there's one record from the 2010 Vancouver Olympics that may have been overlooked: Most condoms distributed at a Winter Games.
It's hard to say this conclusively, and judges from other host cities may demand a recount, but Clay Adams of Vancouver Coastal Health said the word on the public health street is that Vancouver is king of the prophylactic winter rings.
Over the course of 17 days, the health agency doled out 100,000 condoms, supplied by the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control. And after buzz, some based on rumors, grew that there was a shortage -- "We were not getting calls from people saying, 'Help, I need condoms,'" Adams laughed -- an emergency shipment of 8,500 additional rubbers came in from the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research.
Some media outlets reported that the supply was strictly for Olympic and Paralympic athletes and officials, totaling about 6,500 people according to the Vancouver Organizing Committee. That would suggest an average of at least 15 condoms per person, and rampant sex of Olympic proportions.
But Adams, spokesman for Vancouver Coastal Health, clarified and said the free condoms were available not just to athletes and game officials. They were on the cruise ships that housed security, support staff and volunteers. They were in washrooms at public venues, including the downtown pavilions where visitors gathered for free concerts. They were handed out by volunteers and readily available in clinics.
The mass distribution of rubbers was part of a greater effort to improve HIV and AIDS awareness, Adams said.
Lots of people don't have the same kind of access to public health messages about disease prevention, and "when you've got a global audience like this, it's a huge opportunity to educate the world," he said.
Since the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, condoms have been distributed free to athletes. About 40,000 of the original 100,000 in Vancouver were for those staying in the athlete villages in Vancouver and Whistler, Adams said.
How many of them were actually used is an impossible question to answer. Some say condoms were snagged as souvenirs, although Adams said they were not branded with Olympic rings. He said he did hear stories of athletes from countries with inferior condoms stuffing their suitcases with the coveted rubbers.
But no matter what happened to the condoms, the public health effort in Vancouver is one that makes him proud.
"Indications are that Vancouver topped the podium for Winter Olympics," Adams said. "Although we recently heard that they issued 35 million condoms for Mardi Gras in Rio, so I suppose we all have a long, long way to go to reach that mark."
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Mersal controversy: No certificate for Telugu version yet; release to be postponed?
New Delhi | Published: October 26, 2017 4:42:06 PM
In a big setback for the filmmakers, the release of Telugu version of Vijay starrer Mersal is likely to be postponed as the producers are yet to get a certificate for the film.
The release of Telugu version of Vijay's Mersal is likely to be postponed. (Source: IE image)
In a big setback for the filmmakers, the release of Telugu version of Vijay starrer Mersal is likely to be postponed as the producers are yet to get a certificate for the film. According to a report by CNN-News 18, the producers have not received the certificate and because of it, Mersal' release might be postponed. The reason behind this delay is still not clear. The Tamil version of the film is doing extraordinarily well and has earned over Rs 100 crore worldwide, according to a report by Forbes. In the history of Kollywood's Tamil-language movie business, only four films have reached the Rs 200 crore worldwide box office threshold and Mersal could be the fifth one to do so.
The first four films are Rajinikanth's blockbuster 2016 release Kabali, with 499 crore ($79 million), his 2010 hit Enthiran with 289 crore ($45 million), the Vikram-Shankar romantic thriller I, with 240 crore ($37 million) in 2015, and the Kamal Hassan starrer Vishwaroopam, which collected 220 crore ($34 m) in 2013. The Telugu version of Mersal is named Adirindhi and also stars Samantha Prabhu and Kajal Agarwal in important roles. Watch its trailer here:
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On Wednesday, Vijay thanked his fans and supporters in the film industry for defending the film which mocked GST and demonetisation and was criticised by BJP leaders. "My colleagues in the film industry, actors, directors, producers, organisations representing actors, directors, some of the renowned national leaders, media houses and my friends have given them a befitting reply. I thank all of them who supported Mersal," he wrote according to The Indian Express.
In his message, for the first time, the actor also used his full Christian name, C. Joseph Vijay. Vijay, who issued a note on a letter pad with his name in red and bold, wrote: "Jesus Saves". Thus came after BJP national secretary H Raja had pointed out that Vijay was Christian while criticising the film and targeting the actor.
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Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green 'split' after 11 years
August 19, 2015 - 16:17 BST hellomagazine.com Megan Fox has reportedly separated from her husband Brian Austin Green after an 11-year relationship
Megan Fox has reportedly separated from her husband Brian Austin Green after an 11-year relationship. The couple, who tied the knot in 2010, are said to have decided to go their separate ways six months ago.
A source told Us Weekly: "Megan has separated from Brian. They decided on it six months ago."
While the cause of their break-up is not yet known, another source close to the couple said that "things have been rocky" between them for a while. The pair, who are parents to two-year-old Noah and 18-month-old Bodhi, have not been pictured together since 9 June when they were seen eating lunch together in Beverly Hills.
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have reportedly split
It is reported that Megan's busy film career has been a factor in their split, with the actress spending the summer away from home filming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 while Brian looks after their sons.
"They fight about her career," a source told the magazine. "She was obsessed with getting roles. She has gone off and done her own thing recently."
Megan and Brian first began dating in 2004 after meeting on the set of series Hope and Faith. The actress, who was 18 at the time, said she felt an instant attraction to Brian and the pair soon became an item.
Megan has been busy filming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2
Despite getting engaged in 2006, the pair called off their engagement in 2009 with Brian saying: "Marriage isn't a realistic goal for someone who is 23."
The couple rekindled their relationship and Brian proposed again in June 2010, with the pair getting wed just 24 days later. "I've never been more sure of anything in my life," Brian said after their wedding. "It was the absolute perfect start to what we hope will be an amazing life together."
Megan was similarly outspoken of their love, telling the Daily Mail in October 2014: "I love our family – I have a little football team that's going to take care of me."
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