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Well I don't think I've ever gone this long without posting here, but now that I have a new look to the website, I figured it was a good time to get back into the swing of things! Hard to believe it has been almost exactly 4 years since I accepted my first job at South Dade Senior HS, but here I am getting ready to start the 5th band camp of my career. How time flies! Over the course of the next few weeks and months, I will be updating my Portfolio page, revising my Resume, and getting my online home back in order. I am also looking forward to putting together a revised Media page with recordings of my solo work and some audio and video moments from the South Dade Band that I am most proud of. I have presented a handful of sessions at both state and national conferences, and all the landing pages for those sessions now live in a drop-down menu underneath the "Portfolio" link. I have also revised my About page (my bio still said I was at the University of Miami…..) and the Connect page with all my social presences is much simpler.
Outside of the professional world, I have been enjoying life down here in Miami! Last summer I moved into a 2 bedroom condo in Homestead (where I work), which has made for a much better commute. I feel like I am a part of the community here in Homestead, now, which I hadn't felt like before. You can follow me most often on Instagram and Facebook, where I am most active. I'll try to post more often here, but we all know how successful those promises were in the past… Maybe at some point I'll resurrect that "BandHacker" idea into a series of mini-posts on my productivity system. Who knows… Until next time!


Mooie opname maar het is een clay-coloured thrush ;-) Heeft geel in zijn snavel en locatie kan niet echt voor deze bergsoort.
Outstanding capture, Hennie. Love the setting.
The thrush looks lovely surrounded by the pretty greenery. V.
What a superb portrait, Hennie!!
Beautiful sharp image, great seting and good compo.
splendid shot, beautiful details and lovely with those fruits!


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Hypocritical Or Just Responsible And Competent? Hollywood's LGBTQ Problem
October 12, 2019 October 12, 2019 / Jack Marshall	/ 23 Comments
Before it went down the tubes, the leftist commentary website ThinkProgress posted a typical piece (that is, so crippled by bias and a progressive agenda that it was useless as advocacy unless the reader already agreed with it) bemoaning the fate of LGBTQ performers in Hollywood like Kristen Stewart. Stewart, once a rising young star with the "Twilight" Saga films, now approaching 30 without a clear career path.
You'll get the article's point of view from the kick-off:
"In an interview with Harper's Bazaar UK, actor Kristen Stewart, who has been romantically linked to model Stella Maxwell since 2017, said, "I have fully been told, 'If you just like do yourself a favor, and don't go out holding your girlfriend's hand in public, you might get a Marvel movie.' I don't want to work with people like that." Stewart has said publicly she does not identify as bisexual or lesbian, and doesn't want to choose a label for her sexuality. In the same interview she added, "I was informed by an old school mentality, which is — you want to preserve your career and your success and your productivity, and there are people in the world who don't like you, and they don't like that you date girls, and they don't like that you don't identify as a quote unquote 'lesbian', but you also don't identify as a quote unquote 'heterosexual'. And people like to know stuff, so what the fuck are you?'"
Although it may, at times, appear as though LGBTQ representation and participation in Hollywood has achieved some semblance of parity, Stewart's experience is far from unique. Several young, openly LGBTQ actors such as Ellen Page and Ezra Miller have talked about how their gender and sexuality have affected how people talk to them about their careers."
Well, of course it does. Continue reading →
Afternoon Ethics Points, 4/30/2019: New Developments In Old Stories
April 30, 2019 April 30, 2019 / Jack Marshall	/ 14 Comments
Pardon if I sound distracted—I'm still giggling about Kate Smith.
1. Kate, Robert E. Lee and the King of Pop. It's ironic that this comes up as I am debating on Facebook with rabid Robert E. Lee statue-topplers, because this episode perfectly illustrates why they are wrong, and not just wrong, but stupidly and obnoxiously wrong. No historical figure is honored for everything in his or her life. They are honored for their importance, influence, good deeds, finest moments and best traits. The growing totalitarian mob on the Left wants to erase the memory of anyone who failed to meet their current standards of virtue decades or even centuries before those standards existed, when many of the standards are unreasonable even now.
Great achievers are, with the tiniest sliver of exceptions, flawed, strange, obsessed and abnormal people, and those who would hold them to impossible levels of perfection guarantee a hollow culture, a sanitized and boring history, and a shallow society.
Thus I found myself surprising myself by sympathizing with the decision of an elementary school in Hollywood to keep Michael Jackson's name on its auditorium, despite the growing likelihood that he was a child molester, as the Los Angeles Times reported. The majority of parents and staff of Gardner Street Elementary School, which Jackson briefly attended, voted to keep his name above the auditorium. Ick, but maybe that was the right decision. Jackson was a great and influential performer, and that's what he's honored for. Continue reading →
Saturday Ethics Warm-Up, 3/23/2019: Hypocrisy, Rationalizations, Spin, And Things Your Facebook Friends Will Hate To Pieces
March 23, 2019 March 23, 2019 / Jack Marshall	/ 18 Comments
Doesn't Barbra sing beautifully? Does knowing she's ethically dead inside ruin her singing for you? (see #2)
1. How arrogant and incompetent is this? UNBELIEVABLY arrogant and incompetent. Apparently Jared Kushner and the President's daughter, Kushner's wife, have been using private email accounts for official business. It's against the law. it's absurdly hypocritical, after the (deserved) criticism the President leveled against Hillary Clinton for her private server shenanigans. The Justice Department should prosecute both of them, and if the President had anyone else competent that he could trust as a close advisor—he fear he doesn't—he should fire them both.
2. Wow! Barbra rationalizes sexual child abuse! Will this mean that Babs will no longer be welcome at Democrat fundraisers? Doubtful. Progressive never met a double standard they wouldn't use.
Here is what the singing icon said to the The Times about Michael Jackson's recent accusers (via documentary and lawsuits), Wade Robson and James Safechuck, and hold on to your heads:
"His sexual needs were his sexual needs, coming from whatever childhood he has or whatever DNA he has. You can say 'molested,' but those children[ now grown-up Robson and Safechuck] as you heard, say they were thrilled to be there. They both married and they both have children, so it didn't kill them."
Should I rename the infamous Rationalization #22. The Comparative Virtue Excuse: "There are worse things" after the Funny Girl? Her statement is a perfect example: a child being raped by a grown man isn't a big deal if the kid doesn't die. Then there is #42. The Irrelevant Mitigation: "He'll/She'll/They'll get over it":
" #42 is pure callousness mixed with consequentialism, and thus beyond redemption or ethical application.. It holds that wrongful conduct is somehow mitigated by the fact that the wound heals, forgiveness is granted, or time breeds forgetfulness. It isn't. How and whether victims recover or get over their anger does not alter the original misconduct, mitigate it, and certainly does not erase it. Those who cite this rationalization are shrugging off accountability and are signalling that they will repeat their unethical conduct or worse, counting on their victims to give them an opportunity to harm them again. Anyone who employs The Irrelevant Mitigation cannot be trusted"
The despicable suggestion that Jackson's alleged victims consented to being raped, however, because they wanted it, is really revolting. This is #48. Contrived Consent, or "The Rapist's Defense", which…
…aims to cleanse unethical conduct by imagining that the victim consented to it, or secretly sought the result of the wrongful act. The most infamous example of this rationalization is, of course, the rapist's defense that the victim either was inviting a sexual assault by flirtatious conduct or provocative dress, or secretly "wanted it."
It is, perhaps, the ugliest rationalization of all.
The good news is that these idiotic comments, signature significance for someone whose ethics alarms have turned to moldy cheese, are attracting appropriate condemnation. Good. [Pointer: Other Bill]
3. Here's some dishonest leftist spin for the Mueller investigation, as the impeachment hounds try to somehow make the facts consistent with their delusions. From ThinkProgress:
"Mueller's team has filed dozens of indictments and secured convictions and guilty pleas in the conspiracy to interfere in the 2016 election: Six of Trump's close associates and employees have faced charges. George Papadopoulos, a former campaign adviser; Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chair; Rick Gates, a campaign aide and longtime Manafort business partner; Michael Flynn, a former foreign policy adviser; Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer and fixer; and Roger Stone, a longtime Trump adviser, have all been charged by Mueller. Manafort and Cohen have been convicted and sentenced to prison."
That's multiple lies framed by a lie. None of Mueller's indictments involve any conspiracy to interfere with the election except the symbolic charges against Russians, and if there had been any evidence of such a conspiracy, an American would have been inducted on those grounds. Manafort was indicted for his own crimes, not any related to the campaign. Flynn and Cohen had no involvement with Russia either. The others were charged with process crimes: lying to law enforcement, not "colluding" with Russia.
4. "Worst Nazi Ever!" That's Instapundit Glenn Reynolds gag tag for Trump actions like declaring that Israel should have sovereignty over the Golan Heights, ending decades of U.S. policy of tip-towing around the issue. It also fits here: The President issued an executive order directing federal agencies to "take appropriate steps" to "promote free inquiry" at institutions that receive federal research and education grants, including thorough compliance with the First Amendment. F.I.R.E. approves.
5. Surprise! Your Facebook friends are wrong, and don't know what they are talking about...It is overwhelmingly likely that the supreme Court will approve the use of emergency powers to build "the wall." Richard H. Pildes, professor of constitutional law at New York University, wrote a convincing article, "How the Supreme Court Weakened Congress on Emergency Declarations," in which points out…
The National Emergencies Act (NEA), passed by Congress in l976, never defines that an emergency is, largely leaving that assessment to the President.
Presidents have used the NEA 58 times. In every case–every case!— the President spent funds not appropriated by Congress.
In no case did the Supreme Court overturn the action.
The Supreme Court decision in Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Chadha, which declared that "legislative vetoes are unconstitutional," including vetoes of Presidential actions under the National Emergencies Act.
Absent Congress overriding Trump's veto of the bill designed to stop his declaration of the emergency at the border, a result that is unlikely, there is no legal way to block the Trump as he acts on the authority of the NEA.
Trump neither violated the Constitution nor violated the separation of powers. His unilateral action was a constitutional power ceded to him by an act of Congress
President Obama used the act to transfer funds without congressional authority to his health care act.
I didn't think there was a chance that the President's power to do this would not be upheld, and the article makes me more certain than ever. I also agree with Ronald Trowbridge that if the Justices were capable of ruling only on the law rather than partisan politics, the decision would be unanimous.
Monday Ethics Musings, 11/26/18: Surprise! I'm Not Going To Discuss The Border Mess Here.
November 26, 2018 / Jack Marshall	/ 20 Comments
Well, the combination of the holidays and my extended illness, plus some lost days due to travel and speaking engagements, just resulted in the worst 9 days of traffic in recent Ethics Alarms history. As Robert E. Lee said after Pickett's Charge, "It's all my fault," and I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to the readers and loyalists here who continued to visit, read and comment despite my failure to keep up on content.
1. I WAS going to cover the "caravan's" travails...but when I started it was clear that the topic would be too long for the Warm-Up. Reflecting my disgust as the dishonest and hysterical punditry on the matter, low-lighted by the "They're gassing women and children!" narrative, I was also going to title the post, "Morning Ethics Throw-Up."
2. Yesterday's post about Bill "Bojangles" Robinson has garnered an unusual response so far: far more links to social media than comments. This essay is a good example of why I miss the self-exiled progressives here. I really would love to read an argument of why Fred Astaire's homage to his friend and teacher is nonetheless racist, because it's "blackface." I don't expect good or persuasive arguments, mind you, because I doubt there are any. But we all benefit from the process of debate when both sides are intelligent and arguing in good faith. Even the most doctrinaire ideologue's per-programmed talking points can be valuable, if only to help us understand how the hive-mind is buzzing.
An aside: I wonder how many Americans under 50 know what The Kingston Trio was, or have any idea how influential they were on music and the culture in the Fifties and Sixties?
3. Yeah, I guess this is bias. Still...A Nassau County (New York) judge, Thomas Rademaker, had ordered the jailing of a dead-beat dad, Michael Berg, in November 2016 and said he could win his release by paying nearly $518,000 to satisfy his obligations. Rademaker also told Berg that he "symbolizes everything that's wrong with the world today." He called Berg "selfish," "self-interested," "lazy," "arrogant," and said Berg was the last guy he would "want to be in a foxhole with" because he would "fold like a cheap suit."
The appeals court decided that the judge's comments had crossed the line and constituted sufficient evidence of bias to mandate a new judge to be appointed to consider whether Berg had willfully failed to pay child support. Berg had not moved for a recusal, which meant the bias issue was not preserved for appellate review. The court said it was nonetheless considering the issue of bias "in the interest of justice."
I'd love to see how Berg argues that he unintentionally neglected to pay a half-million in child support. Continue reading →
The Signature Significance Of The Left's Endorsement Of Sarah Jeong (Part I)
August 5, 2018 August 5, 2018 / Jack Marshall	/ 14 Comments
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Are you already sick of the controversy over the New York Times hiring Sarah Jeong? Don't be. The mainstream media and the now officially-derailed progressive establishment want you to move on, as in Move-On.Org's definition, meaning …
… but there is a lot to see, and it is important to see it clearly.
Are these…
…racist tweets? Of course they are. Denying that they are is Orwellian, but progressives have been tending to 1984 for quite a while now, and denying it all the while. Would any journalist tweeting the equivalent sentiments about any other race have a career left in anything but wreckage? No. Rosanne Barr, a comic, not a journalist, was fired, branded a pariah and non-person, and had her hit ABC show cancelled for a single racist tweet about one woman. These are but a sample of many tweets from Jeong about an entire race (and often an entire gender). Not only is her career not in tatters, it is advancing.
What this means is that the Left, including the mainstream news media that is represented by the New York Times, the traditional exemplar, the role model, the standard-setter, now unapologetically and openly endorses an unethical, dangerous and divisive double standard. Non-whites can engage in hateful, racist speech against whites, and women can use sexist, misandrous rhetoric against men, and that's not only acceptable, but deserved. Continue reading →
"Gotcha!" Ethics (Or The Absence There-Of): The Solicitor General Misspeaks
"Boy, what an idiot!"
Immediately, the shameless agents of "the resistance" in the blogosphere, cyberspace and the mainstream media leaped on the gaffe with the enthusiasm of jackals encountering fresh carrion. Here is a typical example, from ThinkProgress:
"In Francisco's defense, this is probably a slip-up. He probably meant to say that Trump has praised Islam as one of the greatest religions of the world. But still, it's a slip-up that seems more likely to happen if you truly believe that Muslims are all the same. "
Now the accusation is that Francisco thinks "all Muslims are the same"? Morons! The Solicitor General doesn't argue his personal beliefs or positions, but the government's. Moreover, Francisco isn't "Trump's lawyer" as this consistently dishonest and rapidly partisan cyber-rag claims, but the United States of America's lawyer. This is ThinkProgress taking the typical, current, Angry Left position that anyone who works for the Administration must also hold the parody of its alleged beliefs the "resistance" claims in its propaganda and fearmongering. ThinkProgress has no idea what Noel Francisco thinks about Muslims or Islam. Lawyers are not their clients, Francisco isn't Trump, and Trump never said that Islam is "one of the greatest countries of the world." What he said, in a 2017 speech in Saudi Arabia that was intentionally conciliatory to Islam,
"The Middle East is rich with natural beauty, vibrant cultures, and massive amounts of historic treasures. It should increasingly become one of the great global centers of commerce and opportunity.This region should not be a place from which refugees flee, but to which newcomers flock. Saudi Arabia is home to the holiest sites in one of the world's great faiths…"
Francisco's mistake in oral argument was absolutely meaningless, trivial, and without consequence. No Justice corrected it, because they all knew what Francisco meant to say, and also because most of them have probably done worse. The actual quote he referred to was probably in his brief. Yet this arrogant and vicious cabal of progressive scolds nonetheless piled on, to embarrass Francisco, to attack the President, to throw their petty tantrum because they are going to lose on this issue, as they should , as they always should have. Now they will move on to their next effort to make governing as difficult as possible for the elected President, and as painful as possible for those who serve the nation along with him.
As I just wrote to a commenter on Ethics Alarms who debased himself by raising Francisco's slip of the tongue, an oral argument before the nation's highest court is incredibly stressful. The most brilliant, most prepared, most composed lawyers frequently stumble and stutter when they are under that microscope. Anyone who mocks a lawyer who makes a mere verbal miscue while broiling under a harsh professional spotlight with such massive stakes—as all Supreme Court cases have–is displaying ignorance, being a jerk, or both. Continue reading →
December 8, 2017, When Our Old And New News Media Proved Beyond A Doubt That They Were Untrustworthy And If Not Completely Useless, Close Enough For Horsehoes
December 8, 2017 December 8, 2017 / Jack Marshall	/ 35 Comments
I am marking down today to cite the next time someone tells me that the news media isn't disastrously biased, or that President Trump is threatening the First Amendment when he tweets about "fake news" or untrustworthy journalists.
Or perhaps, as an alternative, I will hurl myself into a woodchipper.
Democracy cannot survive, must less thrive, without an informed citizenry, which can only be achieved with an objective, independent, competent journalism sector.
We no longer have one. Behold the nauseating developments of today: Continue reading →


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Peru's government is ignoring new UN guidelines on the protection of uncontacted Indians in the Amazon. Instead of backing the UN's landmark report, which supports the tribes' right to be left alone, Peru is allowing the country's largest gas project to expand further into Indigenous territories known to house numerous uncontacted Indians.
The new UN guidance makes clear that uncontacted tribes' land should be untouchable, and that 'no rights should be granted that involve the use of natural resources'.The expansion plan adds to existing controversies around Argentine gas giant Pluspetrol and its notorious Camisea project in southeast Peru.Past oil and gas exploration in Peru has resulted in violent and disastrous contact with isolated Indians.
Despite an electoral campaign that promised to respect indigenous rights, Peru's President Ollanta Humala has done little to guarantee the survival of indigenous peoples. The Camisea consortium includes US-based Hunt Oil and Spain's Repsol. Both have been accused of violating tribal peoples' rights.
Members of the Lakota Nation rose in protest this week to join a 48-hour hunger strike in opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline—and all tar sands pipelines—they say will destroy precious water resources and ancestral lands in the U.S and in Canada.
On April 1st, hunger strikers and supporters marched at a rally against tar sands oil mining operations and pipelines in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, a impoverished community on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, close to TransCanada's 1,700 mile proposed Keystone XL pipeline route to refineries in the Gulf.
Lakota tribal members and their children drove to a camp in the rugged hills near the Missouri River to fast in solidarity with a hunger strike at the Bella Bella Community School in British Columbia. Children at the school are protesting a plan to ship millions of barrels of oil through a potentially dangerous "Northern Gateway" pipeline that would pipe corrosive tar sands oil from Alberta to giant super tankers navigating Canada's treacherous Pacific coast.
The massive environmental devastation caused by tar sands mining in Canada and oil company plans to ship it through the U.S. has united Native Americans against proposals to build tar sands pipelines here in the U.S.
Karen Ducheneaux, who lives on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, one of the poorest regions in the country, came up with the hunger strike idea after seeing a powerful video protesting tar sands oil by the children of the Bella Bella Community School in Canada. After talking to her family members and tribal leaders, Ducheneaux decided it was time to act in solidarity with the First Nation peoples of Canada.
It is a tradition these hunger strikers say they will fight for until there are no Lakota left.
by Jason Ditz, April 02, 2012 Following a high profile summit today in Dakar, Senegal, the Economic Community of Western African States (ECOWAS) has announced a full scale embargo on neighboring Mali, sealing all the borders of the landlocked nation to the outside world in retaliation for the military's recent coup d'etat.
In addition to closing the borders, ECOWAS will freeze all the assets of the Malian central bank, and will halt all imports to the country. Since Mali produces literally no oil of its own, it relies entirely on imports from the Ivory Coast for its energy needs. The nation's electricity production is partially hydroelectric in nature, but is likely to still leave the nation in a situation of rolling blackouts.
ECOWAS also announced that they are mobilizing a regional military force after the meeting, but exactly to what end was not readily apparent.
Though the coup in the official reason for the sanctions, there may also been an effort to effectively quarantine Mali for the duration of its ongoing secessionist war. The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (NMLA), an Indigenous - Tuareg rebel faction, has seized the entire northern half of the country, and while officially they seek only that region there has been speculation that they will eventually seek to incorporate Tuareg-heavy regions in neighboring nations into Azawad.
The Mali junta has promised to hold fresh elections soon, but their calls for international military aid to crush the Tuaregs is likely to be stalled indefinitely while the embargo is in place.
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The Crunch Stitch Infinity Scarf is a crochet pattern for a simple, textured scarf. It works up quickly in a super bulky yarn. It was designed as a contributor pattern for the fourth annual Scarf of the Month Club.
This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these links. Yarn for the sample was generously provided by Lion Brand.
Amy from The Stitchin' Mommy and Rhondda from Oombawka Design are some of my favorite blogger buddies, so I'm very excited to be part of their fourth annual Scarf of the Month Club.
Earlier this week, I shared the free knitting pattern for the Seeds and Cables Scarf. It was made with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick Bonus Bundle yarn, a larger skein of Wool-Ease Thick and Quick with enough yarn for a scarf. I loved the idea of crocheting a larger project quickly and without weaving in a lot of ends, so I decided to make a crochet pattern using Bonus Bundle, too.
I took some of the photos at the Brooklyn Promenade (which you may recognize as the backdrop to the Promenade Shawl). It's got the best view of the Manhattan skyline around.
Let me tell you a little about the Crunch Stitch Infinity Scarf. I used the crunch stitch, which is one of my favorite stretchy, ribbed patterns. I sometimes use it for hat bands. It makes a really squishy, cozy infinity scarf.
The crunch stitch in the back loop also has a knit look, and it's very unisex.
If you make your own Crunch Stitch Infinity Scarf, I'd love to see it! Share your progress and questions by tagging me on Facebook as @Underground Crafter, Instragram as @ucrafter, or Twitter as @ucrafter. You can also share a picture in the Underground Crafters Facebook group. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get a coupon code for your choice of one of my premium patterns and other subscriber goodies. Plus, you'll never miss one of my free patterns again!
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This simple, textured scarf works up quickly in a super bulky yarn. It was designed as a contributor pattern for the 2019 Scarf of the Month Club.
Adult: 6.5" (16.5 cm) wide x 51" (129.5 cm) long.
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick Bonus Bundle yarn (80% acrylic/20% wool, 10 oz/283 g, 174 yd/157 m) – 1 skein in 544 Storm Frost, or approximately 174 yd (157 m) in any super bulky weight yarn.
US Size N/P-15/10 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
16 sts = 6.5" (16.5 cm) across in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
BL – back loop only – Fiber Flux has a helpful video tutorial for identifying the back loop here.
A helpful photo tutorial for seaming with the mattress stitch is available here.
Ch 17, or any odd number of sts.
Row 2: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st, *slstBL in next st, hdcBL in next st; rep from * across.
Rep Row 2 until scarf measures approximately 51" (129.5 cm) long, or until desired length is reached. Fasten off with long yarn tail for seaming, approximately 24" (61 cm) long.
Thread yarn needle with long yarn tail. Fold scarf in half lengthwise and join short ends together with yarn needle using whipstitch seam (see Pattern Notes).
© 2019 by Marie Segares (Underground Crafter). This pattern is for personal use only. You may use the pattern to make unlimited items for yourself, for charity, or to give as gifts. You may sell items you personally make by hand from this pattern. Do not violate Marie's copyright by distributing this pattern or the photos in any form, including but not limited to scanning, photocopying, emailing, or posting on a website or internet discussion group. If you want to share the pattern, point your friends to this link: https://undergroundcrafter.com/blog/2019/01/20/crochet-pattern-crunch-stitch-infinity-scarf. Thanks for supporting indie designers!
Today's knitting pattern is the Seeds and Cables Scarf. It's the second pattern in the Finishing Touches Knit Along with KAL Corner. If you love the bold look of cables, this may become your new favorite scarf. And, the seed stitch background sets off the cables while keeping your project from curling.
I love the look of cables, but I'm a relatively slow knitter. When Lion Brand released the Wool-Ease Thick and Quick Bonus Bundle yarn, I was pretty excited. It's a larger skein of Wool-Ease Thick and Quick with enough yarn for a scarf in one skein.
I love that the cables really pop, but with a super bulky yarn, I can knit up the scarf much faster. And, of course, there are fewer yarn tails to weave in with one skein than with two!
If you prefer an infinity scarf, I've included instructions for seaming the scarf together. You may want to leave off the garter stitch borders, but I actually think they would add a nice touch on an infinity scarf.
I chose a marled color and I love how it turned out! This would also look great in a solid color yarn.
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Make a bold statement with classic cables. The seed stitch background sets off the cables while keeping your project from curling.
Adult: 6.5" (16.5 cm) width x 48" (122 cm) length.
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick Bonus Bundle yarn (80% acrylic/20% wool, 10 oz/283 g, 174 yd/157 m) – 1 skeins in 542 Seaglass, or 2 skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick yarn, or approximately 174 yd (157 m) in any super bulky weight yarn.
US 15/10 mm knitting needles, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
19 sts = 6.5" (16.5 cm) across in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
C4F – 4-stitch cable – Sl 2 sts to cn, hold cn at front, k2, k2 from cable needle. New Stitch a Day has a helpful video tutorial for the C4F cable here.
This scarf can be easily made into an infinity scarf. At the end, fasten off with a long yarn tail (approximately 24"/61 cm) for seaming. Thread yarn needle with long yarn tail and seam short edges together using the mattress stitch. A photo tutorial for seaming with the mattress stitch is available here.
CO 19 or any multiple of 7 sts, + 5 sts.
Rows 3-4: Rep Row 2 twice.
Row 5: (Right Side) Sl 1, *p1, k1, p1,** k4; rep from * across to last 4 sts, rep from * to **, p1.
Row 7: Sl 1, *p1, k1, p1,** C4F; rep from * across to last 4 sts, rep from * to **, p1.
Rows 9-12: Rep Rows 5-6 twice.
Rep Rows 5-12 until scarf measures approximately 2" (5 cm) (or length of your Rows 1-4) shorter than desired length, ending after Row 6.
Rows 13-16: Rep Row 2, 4 times.
BO in pattern for Row 2.
© 2019 by Marie Segares (Underground Crafter). This pattern is for personal use only. You may use the pattern to make unlimited items for yourself, for charity, or to give as gifts. You may sell items you personally make by hand from this pattern. Do not violate Marie's copyright by distributing this pattern or the photos in any form, including but not limited to scanning, photocopying, emailing, or posting on a website or internet discussion group. If you want to share the pattern, point your friends to this link: https://undergroundcrafter.com/blog/2019/01/17/knitting-pattern-seeds-and-cables-scarf. Thanks for supporting indie designers!
I'm so excited to be kicking off the first CAL Central Crochet Along of 2018! In the New Year, New Skill CAL, you'll learn or master 9 different crochet stitches or techniques, starting with Tunisian crochet. The Moss Stitch Hat is a simple slouchy hat that's crocheted flat with two basic Tunisian crochet stitches. I've even linked up several tutorials to help Tunisian crochet newbies (or those needing a refresher).
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… but my favorite Tunisian crochet hooks are the ones made by Denise Interchangeables (like the one on the far right above). To make this project, I used the N-15/10 mm hook from my Denise2Go Crochet for a Cure 2-Hook Set (shown below). (This set has two hooks in each size, so you can also use it for double-ended crochet.) You can read my review of Denise hooks here.
So, why do you need a hook with a stopper? Well, unlike "standard" crochet, each row of Tunisian crochet includes two parts: a "forward," where you pick up loops that you keep on the hook (kind of like in knitting) and a "return," where you work those loops off the hook. Tunisian crochet creates a "knit-like" look and the fabric you make with the yarn feels different than what you make with a standard crochet hook.
Today's pattern for the Moss Stitch Hat uses two of Tunisian crochet's main stitches: the Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) and the Tunisian Purl Stitch (Tps). In the hat band, the stitches are combined to create columns, like ribbing, but in the hat, they are combined to create an alternating texture.
If you're new to Tunisian crochet, I've included links to tutorials throughout the pattern. I also want to recommend some of my favorite Tunisian crochet resources.
I've compiled some of my favorite Tunisian crochet books available on Amazon below.
Kim Guzman is an incredibly talented Tunisian crochet designer and teacher. You can find her free Tunisian crochet resources (including over four hours of videos and loads of free patterns) here.
If you're hungry for more Tunisian crochet, check out these posts from the archives. Click on the images to link directly to the free patterns.
Review of the Custom-Fit Tunisian Crochet class on Craftsy.
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This simple slouchy hat is crocheted flat with two basic Tunisian crochet stitches.
Adult: 23" (58.5 cm) hat circumference x 8.5" (21.5 cm) height.
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick yarn (80% acrylic/20% wool, 6 oz/170 g/106 yd/97 m) – 1 skein each in 640 Marble (CA) and 535 River Run (CB), or approximately 32 yd (29 m) in CA and 88 yd (80.5 m) in CB in any super bulky yarn.
5 sts = 2" (5 cm) in pattern for band. For best fit, always check your gauge.
Standard Return = Ch 1, *yo and draw through 2 loops; repeat from * across.
Tps – Tunisian purl stitch – Bring yarn to front, insert hook under next vertical bar, yo and draw up loop onto hook. Kim Guzman's video tutorial for this stitch is available here.
Tss – Tunisian simple stitch – Insert hook under next vertical bar, yo and draw up loop onto hook. Kim Guzman's video tutorial for this stitch is available here.
Tunisian crochet rows are worked in 2 parts (forward and return) without turning. Always skip first vertical bar (below first loop on hook) at beginning of row.
For more even edges and easy seaming, insert hook under both loops of last st for final Tss or Tps of each row.
Repeat Row 1 until band measures approximately 23" (58.6 cm).
Final Row: Bind off: *Insert hook as for Tps, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops, insert hook as for Tss, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops; repeat from * across. Fasten off.
With CB and working along long edge of band, evenly pick up 48 sts along edge. (To pick up sts, *insert hook in edge of band, yo and draw up a loop, leave loop on hook; repeat across until 48 loops are on hook.) Work Standard Return.
Row 2: *Tss in next st, Tps in next st; repeat from * across. Work Standard Return.
Repeat Rows 1-2 until hat measures approximately 7.5" (19 cm) including band, ending after Row 2 Standard Return.
Row 7: Bind off: *Insert hook as for Tps2tog, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops,** insert hook as for Tss2tog, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops; repeat from * to ** once, insert hook as for Tss, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops. Fasten off with long (approximately 24"/61 cm) yarn tail for seaming.
Thread yarn needle with long yarn tail. Seam hat closed with right (front) sides together using a whipstitch seam. (You can find my photo tutorial for the whipstitch seam here.) Turn hat right side out.
© 2018 by Marie Segares (Underground Crafter). This pattern is for personal use only. You may use the pattern to make unlimited items for yourself, for charity, or to give as gifts. You may sell items you personally make by hand from this pattern. Do not violate Marie's copyright by distributing this pattern or the photos in any form, including but not limited to scanning, photocopying, emailing, or posting on a website or internet discussion group. If you want to share the pattern, point your friends to this link: http://undergroundcrafter.com/blog/2018/01/15/tunisian-crochet-pattern-moss-stitch-hat. Thanks for supporting indie designers!
Last week, I (finally) got to share more information about Lion Brand's celebration of Yarn Heroes. It was tough keeping it under wraps for weeks, but, after all, that's what us Yarn Heroes have to do sometimes!
I aimed for my best Christopher Reeve as Superman "up, up and away" pose (with the addition of a crochet hook, of course), and I wore some of my favorite Lion Brand projects (all of which are available as free crochet patterns): the Not Too Fussy Cap, the Layers of Texture Infinity Scarf, and the Triplet Ripple Baby Blanket (which was pretty awesome as a cape).
Besides providing myself with some entertainment on a chilly afternoon, this photo was a reminder of the joy that our handiwork can provide to others.
My newsletters subscribers know that last weekend, I went through my crochet and knitting projects from the last year to find some that were suitable for donation. I found a lot more than a few and spent a good part of the morning boxing these up to mail off to trusted charities.
If shipping donations is outside of your budget, be sure to check out these four tips for finding local charities to support with handmade donations. Each month in my charity spotlight series, I highlight a charity that accepts and distributions handmade gifts, along with a free crochet pattern. Earlier this month, I shared the Not Too Fussy Cap in Lion Brand Vanna's Choice yarn, which was designed for donation to Christmas at Sea.
Today's free crochet pattern is the super bulky big brother (or sister) to that hat and it's great for donating to Hats for the Homeless. Made in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, it's a quick, last minute project so you can use your crochet super powers to provide some warmth this holiday season with a handmade donation to Hats for the Homeless.
Hats for the Homeless distributes warm hats, gloves, and scarves to homeless people in my hometown of New York City every year during the weekend before Christmas at the St. Francis Xavier Soup Kitchen in Chelsea (the neighborhood where I attended junior high school). As you might imagine, winters in New York City can be brutally cold, and even more so for those living on the streets.
Hats for the Homeless collects donations of new and handmade hats, scarves, and gloves throughout the year. Donations can be mailed to the address listed on the website. You are also encouraged to host a drive to collect new and handmade items for donation. More details can be found here.
Whether you plan to mail your donation to Hats for the Homeless or distribute your gifts locally, keep in mind these tips.
Choose dark colors to hide dirt between washings.
Avoid novelty yarns, metallic threads, or embellishments. Gender neutral colors allow the wearer to blend in to their surroundings without drawing too much attention to themselves. This is especially important for safety reasons for homeless people who live in the streets.
When possible, use easy care yarns that can be machine washed and dried when facilities are available. Label projects made with wool in case the recipient has allergies.
Weave in ends securely to ensure your projects are sturdy and don't unravel with heavy wear and washing.
Use dense stitch patterns without eyelets or lace for maximum warmth. Hats should be long enough to cover the ears and scarves should be wide enough to cover the neck before wrapping.
If you're looking for more projects to make for Hats for the Homeless, try the Under the Bridge Hat, another Underground Crafter free crochet pattern.
You can check this post for updates throughout the Yarn Heroes campaign, or you can subscribe to my weekly email list. I'll include links to the latest Yarn Heroes patterns and giveaways each week (and you'll also get access to the other goodies that I share exclusively with my subscribers).
Spoiler alert: I'll be sharing a giveaway for the yarn you'll need to make this pattern next week, courtesy of the generous folks at Lion Brand.
Get $5 off any $20 or above yarn purchases for charity crafting at LionBrand.com through December 15, 2016 with coupon code YARNHEROES2016.
Use the hashtag #YarnHeroes if you share your version of one of the featured projects (or any project you make for charity) on social media.
Lion Brand is on the lookout for 4 Yarn Heroes who will each win $250 in yarn for the charity of their choice. You can learn more about how to share your story and enter here.
If you make your own Not Too Fussy Cap (Super Bulky Version), I'd love to see it! Share your progress and questions by tagging me on Facebook as @Underground Crafter, Instragram as @ucrafter, Google+ as +UndergroundCrafter, or Twitter as @ucrafter. Don't forget to use hashtag #YarnHeroes if you make one for charity!
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Like the medium weight version, this unisex beanie has just enough texture to keep things interesting but not enough to make it "fussy" for the wearer. This hat is designed to meet the donation requirements for Hats for The Homeless, an organization that distributes winter accessories to New York City's homeless population, and as part of Lion Brand's celebration of Yarn Heroes.
Newborn (0-3 Months, Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Large). Photographed sample is size Teen/Adult Small.
Newborn: 11" (28 cm) hat circumference, 5" (13 cm) length.
0-3 Months: 13.5" (34.5 cm) hat circumference, 6" (15.5 cm) length.
Toddler: 15.75" (40 cm) hat circumference, 6.75" (17 cm) length.
Child: 18" (46 cm) hat circumference, 7.5" (19 cm) length.
Teen/Adult Small: 20.5" (52 cm) hat circumference, 8" (20.5 cm) length.
Adult Large: 22.75" (58 cm) hat circumference, 9" (23 cm) length.
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn (80% acrylic/20% wool, 6 oz/170 g/106 yd/97 m) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) in 506 Blackstone, or approximately 106 (106, 106, 106, 212, 212) yd/97 (97, 97, 97, 184, 184) m in any super bulky weight yarn.
Through Rnd 4 in pattern = 3.5" (9 cm) diameter. For best fit, always check your gauge.
sc2tog – single crochet 2 sts together (decrease) – (Insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a loop) twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops.
Hat is worked in rounds with the right side facing.
Place optional stitch marker in last st of Rnd and move up ea Rnd.
Starting at crown, ch 4, skip 3 ch, join with slst to first ch to form ring.
Rnd 4: Ch 2, slstBL in same st, hdcBL in next st, slstBL in next st, *(hdcBL, slstBL) in next st, hdcBL in next st, slstBL in next st; rep from * around, join with slst to top of ch 2. (32 sts) NEWBORN SIZE ONLY: Continue to Rnd 10.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, starting in first st, *scBL in next 3 sts, 2 scBL in next st; rep from * around, join with slstBL to first sc. (40 sts) 0-3 SIZE ONLY: Continue to Rnd 11.
Rnd 6: Ch 2, slstBL in same st, (hdcBL in next st, slstBL in next st) twice, *(hdcBL, slstBL) in next st, (hdcBL in next st, slstBL in next st) twice; rep from * around, join with slst to top of ch 2. (48 sts) TODDLER SIZE ONLY: Continue to Rnd 10.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, starting in first st, *scBL in next 5 sts, 2 scBL in next st; rep from * around, join with slstBL to first sc. (56 sts) CHILD SIZE ONLY: Continue to Rnd 11.
Rnd 8: Ch 2, slstBL in same st, (hdcBL in next st, slstBL in next st) 3 times, *(hdcBL, slstBL) in next st, (hdcBL in next st, slstBL in next st) 3 times; rep from * around, join with slst to top of ch 2. (64 sts) TEEN/ADULT SMALL SIZE ONLY: Continue to Rnd 10.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, starting in first st, *scBL in next 7 sts, 2 scBL in next st; rep from * around, join with slstBL to first sc. (72 sts) ADULT LARGE SIZE ONLY: Continue to Rnd 11.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, starting in first st, scBL in ea st around, join with slstBL to first sc.
Rnd 11: Ch 2, slstBL in next st, *hdcBL in next st, slstBL in next st; rep from * around, join with slst to top of ch 2.
Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 10.
Rep Rnds 11-12 until hat measures approximately 4.5" (5.5", 6.25", 7", 7.5", 8.5")/10 cm (14 cm, 16 cm, 18 cm, 19 cm, 21.5 cm) from crown, ending after Rnd 11.
© 2016 by Marie Segares (Underground Crafter). This pattern is for personal use only. You may use the pattern to make unlimited items for yourself, for charity, or to give as gifts. You may sell items you personally make by hand from this pattern. Do not violate Marie's copyright by distributing this pattern or the photos in any form, including but not limited to scanning, photocopying, emailing, or posting on a website or internet discussion group. If you want to share the pattern, point your friends to this link: http://undergroundcrafter.com/blog/2016/11/23/free-pattern-not-too-fussy-cap-super-bulky-version. Thanks for supporting indie designers!
I finished up this beanie for my cousin for Christmas. I'm happy to report that I've already finished four winter holiday gifts as part of my Holiday Stashdown Challenge. Yay!
This was a quick knit on size 15 needles.
… and two strands of Moda Dea Tweedle Dee for the rest of the hat. This is a great stash buster. I used a simple 3 by 3 ribbing throughout. I plan to make something similar for my other cousin (his brother) in a different colorway. You can see my Ravelry project page here. I tried it on MC to verify that it would fit a grown man, but I wasn't able to lure him out into the blazing sun to model for a finished picture.
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Spurs not chasing 'useless' signings
Harry Redknapp insists Spurs will not be spending for the sake of it in January, and is confident his current squad can maintain their challenge for the Barclays Premier League title this season.
The Tottenham Hotspur chief has been linked with a handful of players in recent weeks, and admitted in the last few days that both Blackburn defender Chris Samba and Marseille forward Loic Remy were of interest.
However, the former Pompey boss has tried to play down the speculation, and whilst he admits to getting calls from a handful of agents over players, he'd happily stick with the players he already has who are fighting to get in the first team.
"We have good players like Niko [Kranjcar] and [Steven] Pienaar who are not getting a game, so to take another player and not have him playing is a waste of time," said Redknapp, who previously stated he'd be interested in making a 'big' signing.
"The January window drives you mad. You get phone calls from agents without a clue, offering you useless players.
"If you do happen to answer by mistake, you would say 'We are in the Premier League, not the Southern League. You are ringing the wrong manager'. It is unreal."
Moving away from transfers, and Redknapp was confident enough to admit that his squad has improved to a point where they can now genuinely challenge for the title.
Spurs sit six points behind league-leaders Manchester City at the top of the table, and can move joint-second in the table with Manchester United if they win tonight's game in-hand against Everton.
"We have to believe we can do it and have that belief that we can keep challenging. I am not going to say 'We are going to win the league' as it is going to be very difficult - just look at Man United's squad and City's squad, they have fantastic players and can make changes everywhere. Their forward players are incredible," added Redknapp.
"Fergie will look at it and say 'They are going well, they are playing well'. He is not disrespectful to write us off completely. It will be difficult for us to finish above them or Man City, but you just never know do you?
"If we got Champions League football again we would be delighted here. That is what we really wanted to do this year, anything above would be great We have improved this year, we are stronger. It is just that belief."


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Who Are The Major Shareholders In Technical Communications Corporation (TCCO)?
Ingrid Hart
Simply Wall St. November 3, 2017
Today, I will be analyzing Technical Communications Corporation's (NASDAQ:TCCO) recent ownership structure, an important but not-so-popular subject among individual investors. Ownership structure has been found to have an impact on shareholder returns in both short- and long-term. Since the same amount of capital coming from an activist institution and a passive mutual fund has different implications on corporate governance, it is a useful exercise to deconstruct XYZ's shareholder registry. All data provided is as of the most recent financial year end.
See our latest analysis for TCCO
NasdaqCM:TCCO Ownership Summary Nov 4th 17
Institutional investors typically buy and sell shares in large magnitudes which can significantly sway the share price, especially when there are relatively small amounts of shares available on the market to trade. With an institutional ownership of 2.05%, TCCO doesn't seem too exposed to higher volatility resulting from institutional trading. Less covered stocks like TCCO used to feature in legendary investor Peter Lynch's portfolio, which would later be bought up by fast-following institutions as the stock gained more popularity.
Another important group of shareholders are company insiders. Insider ownership has to do more with how the company is managed and less to do with the direct impact of the magnitude of shares trading on the market. A major group of owners of TCCO is individual insiders, sitting with a hefty 20.93% stake in the company. Broadly, insider ownership of this level has been found to negatively affect companies with consistently low PE ratio (underperforming). And a positive impact has been seen on companies with a high PE ratio (outperforming). It may be interesting to take a look at what company insiders have been doing with their holdings lately. Insider buying may be a sign of upbeat future expectations, however, selling doesn't necessarily mean the opposite as insiders may be motivated by their personal financial needs.
General Public Ownership
The general public holds a substantial 77.02% stake in TCCO, making it a highly popular stock among retail investors. This size of ownership gives retail investors collective power in deciding on major policy decisions such as executive compensation, appointment of directors and acquisitions of businesses. This level of ownership gives retail investors the power to sway key policy decisions such as board composition, executive compensation, and potential acquisitions. This is a positive sign for an investor who wants to be involved in key decision-making of the company.
Are you a shareholder? Institutional ownership level and composition in TCCO is not high nor active enough to significantly impact its investment thesis. If you're interested in bolstering your portfolio with new stocks and are looking for ideas, take a look at our free app to see my list of stocks with a strong growth potential.
Are you a potential investor? Ownership structure should not be the only determining factor when you're building an investment thesis for TCCO. Instead, you should be evaluating fundamental factors like the relative valuation of TCCO, which is an important driver that determines TCCO's share price. Take a look at our most recent infographic report on TCCO for a more in-depth analysis of these factors to help you make a more well-informed investment decision.
NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.
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Loughnane, former West Barnstable town councilor, dies at 81
By Bronwen Howells Walsh
Audrey Loughnane, a former Barnstable town councilor, died Dec. 23 due to heart failure.
Loughnane -- of West Barnstable and Sarasota, Florida -- was 81. She was one week away from turning 82.
Loughnane served as the West Barnstable (Precinct 11) town councilor for eight years. She worked closely with Jaci Barton and Tom Lynch during their council tenure. She was very active in the West Barnstable Civic Association, the West Barnstable Historical Society, and Our Lady of Hope Church.
In 1998, Loughnane was chosen as West Barnstable Citizen of the year.
"She adored West Barnstable – the people and the land – and did a lot to preserve West Barnstable," Nancy Viall Shoemaker, a friend of Loughnane's since they were in their late 20s, said by phone following the Dec. 28 funeral Mass led by Loughnane's son, the Rev. John Loughnane, at Our Lady of Hope in West Barnstable. "She represented our village so well for so long."
Remembered as a loving wife, mother, and homemaker, Loughnane chaired the West Barnstable Civic Association's local planning committee and also served as a town meeting representative, a water commissioner, a founding member of the Cape Light Compact, and an active Power Supply Committee member.
In addition, she volunteered for many years at the Salvation Army soup kitchen in Hyannis.
Loughnane's burial is set for Friday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. at Notre Dame Cemetery in Worcester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St John's High School, 378 Main St., Shrewsbury, MA 01545, to support financial aid.
For online condolences, visit www.johnlawrencefuneralhome.com.


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The flag of Texas is famously known for its prominent single pure white star. The flag is commonly referred to as "the Lone Star Flag", which is also similar to the Texas State nickname of "The Lone Star State". The Texas flag may very well be the flag treated with the highest degree of reverence and esteem by the state's population.
The flag consists of a deep blue vertical stripe 1/3rd the length of the flag with a pure white single five-pointed star in the center of the blue stripe with one point facing upward towards the heavens. Equal sized verticle stripes of white and red situated next to the blue stripe. The white stripe on the top of the flag and the red stripe on the bottom of the flag.
The flag still flown today was first officially adopted on January 25, 1839, as the national flag of the Republic of Texas. The national flag became the Texas State flag on December 29, 1845, when Texas became a state. Due to government clerical errors, there was no official flag for Texas from 1879-1933; however, the flag remained the state flag even with the states legislatures massive mistake when adopting the Revised Civil Statues of 1879. This happened due to the wording of the statues repealing all statues not expressly continued in force, and as the flag was not mentioned it the state was technically flagless until they passed the flag law in 1933 correcting their error.
The Texas State Legislature also famously made other clerical mistakes in 1933 while adopting the state's pledge which officially became "Honor the Texas Flag of 1836; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible." Due to this wording, the pledge wasn't even for the "Lone Star Flag", rather it was a pledge to the 1836 Texas national flag, known as David G. Burnet's flag (shown below.) It took the legislature 32 years to correct this issue when in 1965 the pledge officially became "Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible."


PhRMA, located in Washington, DC, represents the country's leading innovative biopharmaceutical research companies by advocating for public policies that encourage the discovery of new medicines.
TRITECH's was retained by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Team as the AV contractor for the renovation of their Boardroom. As with many boardroom updates, the mission was to create a collaboration space that could be used by everyone in the organization for a variety of different working practices, from meetings and conferences to training areas with the ability to access telepresence, collaborative working methods and share presentations.
The display technology was a key consideration for this installation. TRITECH discovered Prysm, who quickly became a partner for this project through the specification and delivery of its 190" Cascase solution. This is a video wall system that is comprised of 9 x 4 TD2 LPD (Laser Phosphor Display) tiles. In addition to the display technology, the audio system was of key concern in that the existing HVAC system presented audible interference and was unable of being modified. As a solution, TRITECH deployed the latest in Audio DSP technology as well as wireless Gooseneck Microphones to increase voice intelligibility within the room when needed.
The finished system was programmed in such a way that basic user controls would be available to the everyday users within the room while the control room allowed for the advanced AV Super users to have further control to enhance the high profile meetings occurring within the space.


The acquisition was originally announced in October and is valued at $9 billion. This deal includes the Liberty and LibertyLink franchise, the hybrid wheat research and development platform, and seed treatment products, like Poncho Votivo and ILeVO. This acquisition also features BASF's entry into the seed business, which includes InVigor Canola and Credenz Soybeans. In a news briefing, BASF Vice President of Agricultural Solutions Scott Kay was asked how the addition of the Liberty and LibertyLink traits would influence BASF's approach with its Engenia platform. "Clearly, farmers need new choices to control weeds that are resistant to some of the technology that is out there. Having glufosinate and dicamba provides choice." This deal also includes the digital farming platform known as xarvio.


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Q: How to rsync a folder when the folder path contains special chars? I would like to rsync a folder but have some problems doing so due to the fact that the folder's path contains some special chars. My rsync command uses to look like this:
rsync -Pavzbe ssh user@server.com:"/home/user/Bücher" /home/user/

I get the following message:
Unexpected remote arg: user@server.com:/home/gast/B\\#303\#274cher
rsync error: syntax or usage error (code 1) at main.c(1232) [sender=3.0.8]

I tried the following command instead but got the same result
rsync -Pavzbe --iconv=CP1250,UTF-8 ssh user@server.com:"/home/user/Bücher" /home/user/

Who can help?

A: I would try one of:

*

*Making a symlink to the folder, and rsync that folder (of course with a "follow symlinks" option on the command line).

*Syncing the folder /home/user instead, and use filters to make sure I only got what I wanted.

*Rename the unfortunate folder.

A: Adding -s to rsync command (together with --iconv) should do the trick.
rsync -Pavzbe -s --iconv=CP1250,UTF-8 ssh user@server.com:"/home/user/Bücher" /home/user/

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Young Wexford cyclists prepare for European adventure!
July 2, 2014 liamruth
Photo – Back: Frank O'Leary, Reece Young, Fionn Jordan, (both Slaney CC), Ryan Byrne, Odhran Stynes, (both Wexford Wheelers), Matthew O'Gorman, Cian Kehoe, (both SERC)
Front: Phil Skelton, Micheal Considine, Nicky Stynes and Bill Jordan. (Photo credit – Liam Ruth)
A number of cyclists from across the county are putting final preparations for a series of races in Holland and Belgium next week. Six cyclists, all under 16s, were chosen to take part in three races, two in Belgium and one in Holland, and will jet off on Monday.
The trip is the result of an idea by Frank O'Leary, former Cycling Ireland coach and well known racing cyclist, who organised a series of training camps around Wexford during the winter months. From the camps, the cyclists were chosen and are said to be hugely excited for to opportunity to cycle in the "heartland of cycling".
Bill Jordan, Slaney CC, who will be accompanying the teens, said they were also looking forward to taking in a stage of the Tour de France which will be taking place at that time. "They are really starting to get excited now. They're 15/16 years of age and have been busy with their Junior Cert recently but are now 100% focused on the racing"
He added "They're also conscious of the fact the the racing is at a high standard over there. Eddie Merckx is from Belgium and he's regarded as one of the greatest cyclist of all time so thats the kind of standard set"
The group will compete in one last race at home in Davidstown, just outside Enniscorthy, on Saturday just before boarding their flight and will spend a week in Europe.
Mr Jordan said he wanted to thank anyone who made the trip possible, as well as the three cycling clubs, South East Racing Club, Slaney Cycling Club and Wexford Wheelers for all their support. He also thank Phil Skelton, head of the Stayin' alive at 1.5 campaign for highlighting the importance of cycling safely to the boys.
Fionn Jordan, Reece Young, (both Slaney CC), Ryan Byrne, Odhran Stynes, (both Wexford Wheelers), Cian Kehoe, Matthew O'Gorman, (both SERC)
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This second government of Luis Muñoz Marín followed his reelection after the enactment of the 1952 Commonwealth Constitution. In many ways it was a continuation of the previous government, with some changes in key positions such as the Secretary of Justice, and decreased (but still supermajoritarian) control of the Senate of Puerto Rico and House of Representatives of Puerto Rico by virtue of the expansion of the Legislative Assembly's chambers and the effects of .

Party breakdown
Party breakdown of cabinet members, not including the governor:

The cabinet was composed of members of the PPD and two independents or technical positions (or people whose membership in a party was not clearly ascertained from any available media).

Members of the Cabinet
The Puerto Rican Cabinet was led by the Governor alone in this period. The Cabinet was composed of all the Secretaries of the  executive departments of the Commonwealth government, which at this time was limited to a small number of offices as delineated initially in the Constitution.

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While great strides have been made in the adoption of real-time analytics in the marketplace, artificial intelligence could ramp this up.
We've come a long way with analytics in recent years, in which data is applied against algorithms or analytics engines to determine what it may mean to the business.
Lately, there's been a lot of progress with real-time analytics, especially when applied against streaming data from systems or devices. But with artificial intelligence coming into the picture, we ain't seen nothing yet.
It's significant that every industry is finding a way to benefit from AI-driven analytics because the potential case studies vary considerably. A manufacturer may be concerned with syncing its production-floor machines with its supply chain, while a retailer may want to know what customers are using which channels, and healthcare establishment may be concentrating on better ways to track patients' vital signs remotely. Recognizing the wide variety of use cases for real-time analytics and operations, RTInsights maintains a library of case studies across a number of major industries. Every company has a different story to tell, and different ways of innovating.
Perhaps, with the ever-expanding Internet of Things, with the terabytes and petabytes' worth of data streaming in from various devices, systems, and applications, this threshold can be achieved.


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Palestinians throw petrol bombs at cops from inside Temple Mount mosque
Jerusalem police chief calls violence from within al-Aqsa 'a new escalation'; nine officers and dozens of rioters lightly injured in riots
By TOI staff and AP	8 March 2013, 2:29 pm 7 Edit
An Israeli policeman puts out flames on his foot from a molotov cocktail thrown at him from inside al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday. Behind him, a second petrol bomb burns (Photo credit: Sliman Khader/Flash 90)
Israeli police entered Jerusalem's Temple Mount compound on Friday to disperse hundreds of Palestinians who, for the second Friday in succession, emerged from prayers to throw rocks at security forces near the entrance to the compound.
Rioters also threw two molotov cocktails at officers from inside the al-Aqsa Mosque, in what Jerusalem police chief Yossi Pariente said was "a new level of escalation." Both petrol bombs exploded, and one of them set fire to the foot of an Israeli policeman, who quickly put out the blaze without serious injury.
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said Palestinian worshipers rioted after Friday Muslim prayers at the holy site in the Old City. Four people were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the riots, the police said.
Rosenfeld said police dispersed the crowd with stun grenades.
Nine officers were slightly injured by masked Palestinians who threw rocks and two firebombs, but police did not enter the mosque itself. A photographer with the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth was also injured when a rock struck him in the face.
Thirty-five Palestinians were lightly injured in the clashes, according to Palestinian sources.
The contested site, where the al-Aqsa Mosque compound is built above the ruins of the biblical Jewish Temple, is one of the region's most volatile.
Israeli steps to quell Palestinian disturbances there have led to full-blown riots in the past.
In past weeks, tempers have been flaring throughout the West Bank, with many clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces and swirling talk of a "Third Intifada," or popular uprising, in the offing.
On Thursday, a Palestinian man, who was shot by IDF soldiers during clashes near Ramallah two weeks earlier, died in an Israeli hospital. Mohammed Asfour was laid to rest on Friday.
Several Palestinians and three Israeli journalists were injured at that demonstration, which took place at the Beitunia military checkpoint near Ofer Prison outside Ramallah.
Protesters were calling for the release of Palestinian inmates who were on a hunger strike.
A soldier was lightly injured Friday by a stone thrown by Palestinians during a riot near the West Bank settlement of Tekoa. The soldier was taken to Jerusalem's Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem for treatment.
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Pakistan vs New Zealand 2020 Series Schedule announced
By admin September 30, 2020 Cricket 0 Comments
From the ICC World Test Championship, fourth-placed New Zealand leads fifth-placed Pakistan by 14 points but New Zealand has played one set less.
Both ICC World Test Championship matches will be performed at the back of three T20Is, which is staged in Auckland (18 December), Hamilton (20 December), and Napier (22 December).
In the ICC T20I Team Rankings, fourth-ranked Pakistan (261 points) leads sixth-ranked New Zealand by 19 points. Australia leads the pack with 275 points, followed by England (271) and India (266).
PCB Director
International Cricket, Zakir Khan: "New Zealand boasts some excellent cricket facilities with supportive and educated crowds. Pakistan has always enjoyed touring New Zealand and has performed well there, and we anticipate similar performances from our side with this excursion.
"New Zealand series is going to be our penultimate show from the ICC World Test Championship together with the last series against South Africa at home following this tour. We remain optimistic and dedicated to finishing on a high from the tournament as it is our effort to become one of the top-performing Test-playing countries."
Cricket New Zealand Chief Executive, David White
It's always a pleasure to host the Pakistan cricket team in New Zealand and I know there will be a lot of interest in the Test and T20 series.
"Pakistan touring sides have been coming here since 1965 and many New Zealanders have grown up watching the likes of Hanif Mohammad, Majid Khan, Zaheer Abbas, Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and of course, the great Imran Khan in action.
"I'm sure the squads coming out here this summer will be similarly steeped in talent and class and will continue the great legacy that is Pakistan cricket.
New Zealand has hosted Pakistan at 13 Test series since 1965, with Pakistan enjoying a 7-2 advantage. Pakistan's last series win was in 2011, but New Zealand came out on top with a comfortable 2-0 perimeter when both sides met in 2016. In the 31 Tests between the two sides in New Zealand, Pakistan enjoys a 10-7 advantage.
The Pakistan cricket team will depart on 23 November from Lahore as well as per New Zealand government regulations, experience a 14-day quarantine period in Lincoln. During this period, they will be limited to the bio-secure bubble and won't be allowed to get involved in almost any cricket-related activity. The bio-secure bubble will expire following the 14-day quarantine period.
Before their death for Auckland and as part of standard Covid-19 protocols, both the players and participant support staff will undergo compulsory testing in Lahore.
Together with the senior side, the PCB may also send Pakistan Shaheens' squad to New Zealand as a portion of the players' development and exposure. The show schedule and total players and participant support personnel comprising both squads will be finalized and announced in due course.
Pakistan vs New Zealand 2020 Schedule
18 Dec – 1st T20I, Eden Park, Auckland (1200 PST)
20 Dec – 2nd T20I, Seddon Park, Hamilton (1200 PST)
22 Dec – 3rd T20I, McLean Park, Napier (1200 PST)
26-30 Dec – 1st Test, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui (0400 PST)
3-7 Jan – 2nd Test, Hagley Oval, Christchurch (0400 PST)
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Chinese consumer inflation eased in October for the third month in a row, as food and energy price gains softened, while wholesale prices saw an even sharper cooling, potentially giving monetary-policy makers more room for selective easing. The consumer price index rose 5.5% from a year earlier, while the producer price inflation was up 5%. The closely watched results compared to September's data, which showed a year-on year rise of 6.1% year-on-year rise in the CPI and a 6.5% gain in the PPI.
When do you tend to spend the most? Is it when you are depressed or when you are hungry or when you want to lift your mood? You could be spending to alleviate your depression or satiate your hunger, without knowing it. Check every receipt, record every purchase and detect what made you buy what you did.
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Q: It saves without an error, but it still doesnt reflect in my database I'm a beginner and i have a few problems with my codes.
Every things seems to be ok with my codes because it doesn't give me any errors, but after saving, i don't get the data reflected in my database.
Here is the code:
<?php
$servername = "localhost";
$username = "root";
$password = "";
$dbname = "election";

// Create connection
$conn = mysqli_connect($servername, $username, $password, $dbname);

// Check connection
if (!$conn) {
die("Connection failed: " . mysqli_connect_error());
}

$sqli = "INSERT INTO `election`.`registration` (`Reg_Num`, `Full_Name`, `Level`, `Gender`) VALUES ('$_POST[Reg_Num]', '$_POST[Full_Name]', '$_POST[Level]', '$_POST[Gender]');";
?>

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">

<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" />
<title>Form</title>

<title>Form Submitted</title>

Thanks for Registering

Register another student

Please help!

A: You need to actually execute the INSERT statement, e.g.
$sqli = "INSERT INTO `election`.`registration` (`Reg_Num`, `Full_Name`, `Level`, `Gender`) VALUES ('$_POST[Reg_Num]', '$_POST[Full_Name]', '$_POST[Level]', '$_POST[Gender]');";
if ($conn->query($sqli) === TRUE) {
    echo "insert succeeded";
} else {
    echo "Error: " . $conn->error;
}

A: First you need to call mysqli_query(). Mysqli_query($conn, $sqli)
Second, what is the table called ? is it election or registration ? and also remove the apostrophe inside first bracket. Also please convert your data into varables. Remove one of the semicolon at the end of your sql statement. It should look something like this:
$reg_num = $_POST['Reg_Num'];
$full_name = $_POST['Full_name'];
$level = $_POST['Level'];
$gender = $_POST['Gender'];

$sqli = "INSERT INTO election(Reg_Num, Full_Name, Level, Gender) VALUES ('$reg_num', '$full_name', '$level', '$gender')";
// Check if data inserted successfully
if(mysqli_query($conn, $sqli)) {
    echo 'Data successfully inserted';
} else {
    echo 'Error: ' . mysqli_error($conn);
}

Third, I would suggest avoid using capital letters as the name of your input and variables.
Fourth, I suggest you change to HTML5 format.

A: Your query seems wrong. Try this:
//insert into your table registration
// table name and column name should be without ''
$sqli = "INSERT INTO registration (Reg_Num, Full_Name, Level, Gender) VALUES('$_POST[Reg_Num]', '$_POST[Full_Name]', '$_POST[Level]', '$_POST[Gender]');";
?>


The sinuses are cavities within the bone structure of the face that are normally filled with air and play an integral role in your nasal system. When operating normally, the sinuses employ tiny hairs called cilia and naturally occurring mucous to keep the nasal passages clear and operating efficiently so they can cleanse and filter the air we breathe. Sinusitis (meaning "inflammation of the sinuses") occurs when the sinuses become irritated, swollen, or infected, and this can occur due to various causes.
Sinusitis can be acute (often associated with a cold or other respiratory infection) or chronic (often caused by allergies or other environmental conditions related to yeast, mold, or fungi in the atmosphere). Viral sinusitis is the most common form of sinus infection, and typically produces symptoms similar to those of the common cold that last approximately 10 days (Smith 2012; Leung 2008; Balkissoon 2010). However, symptoms of acute bacterial sinusitis typically last 10-30 days and are more severe than those of the common cold or viral sinusitis (NIAID 2012; Balkissoon 2010; Leung 2008).
If you have a bad cold and are not sure if it has changed into sinusitis, there are a couple of simple tests you can perform. Mucous (from bacterial or viral infections) will often fill up sinus cavities if sinusitis is present. Tapping on the sinus cavities can help tell if they are backed up or not. Also, try shining a flashlight on the facial skin outside sinus cavities. Light will be visible inside the mouth if they are not clogged. Your health care provider can perform these tests, or a friend or family member who is knowledgeable about sinus cavity locations.
Many recent studies have indicated that yeast infections in the body (such as Candida and others) may be responsible for many cases of sinusitis. Yeast overgrowth can be the cause of ongoing or chronic sinusitis.
Viral infections, such as the common cold, can often trigger acute sinusitis (which can turn into chronic).
Fungi in the atmosphere is also a key factor in many sinusitis cases, especially for people who are sensitive or pre-disposed to fungal irritation. Mold and other types of fungii can cause the immune system to produce inflammatory agents that can lead to sinusitis.
Toxic metal overload. According to Swiss research, Candida can actually protect your body from toxic metal overload. Candida surrounds metals in the body, encompanssing them, in an effort to protect the body from foreign metals. If toxic metal overload remains present in the body, Candida overgrowth will continue to flourish. Candida overgrowth is often due to toxic metal overload (mercury gradually leaching from silver fillings). Rather than trying to 'kill' the Candida, the best solution is to clear the heavy metals and toxic dental work so the Candida can return to a normal balance in the body.
Allergies such as hay fever, asthma, and others can also trigger sinusitis.
Other less common sources for sinusitis include facial trauma or birth defects that result in an abnormal facial structure. Some medical conditions can also cause excess mucous to accumulate in the body, including the sinuses. Cystic fibrosis is an example of such a condition.
There are several steps you can take to prevent yourself from ever getting sinusitis or to deal with it effectively if it should occur.
Avoiding the use of antibiotic drugs is one of the best tips. Often, the first thing many doctors will do is to prescribe antibiotics for a bad cold or suspected sinusitis. Typically sinusitis is either a viral or fungal infection and antibiotics may not do the trick. And in addition, if your body is inundated with antibiotics, true bacterial infections can become immune to these drugs. This only increases your risk for sinusitis and other infections. Below are some natural sinusitis fighting techniques that can support your body's natural healing abilities.
Hydration. Drink generous amounts of filtered water. This will do many beneficial things for your body, including keeping your mucous membranes moist and healthy. This alone can prevent many cases of sinusitis. (Mayo Clinic 2012b; NIH 2012) Add some organic lemon juice to further help with respiratory concerns.
Moist Air. Use a humidifier, especially during the winter months, to keep the air in your home moist. Moist air will also keep your mucous membranes healthy and less prone to infection.
Environmental Pollutants. Avoid environments that are polluted with pollen, mold, smoke, and other potential irritants. If these common triggers of sinusitis can be avoided, it will certainly be to your benefit.
Nascent Iodine. As indicated above, sinusitis can be caused by a yeast imbalance in the body. Iodine is a proven anti-fungal and many have found that it can help with sinusitis. I highly suggest a quality nascent iodine. Take orally according to bottle directions. You can also place one drop of nascent iodine along with warm purified water in your netipot and rinse your sinuses 2-3 times daily.
Liver Support. Your liver is the main filter of your body. When it is toxic or sluggish infections can get a stronger hold on the body. Liver cleansing will help to support your immune system as well as making sure that your body is eliminating toxins effectively.
Yeast/Candida. Be watchful for symptoms of yeast overgrowth and other factors such as antibiotic use that can encourage Candida overgrowth. Take a quality probiotic/prebiotic to promote intestinal health and the growth beneficial flora in the body. Performing a therapeutic parasite cleanse can help eliminate Candida over-growth as well as other parasites. ACS200 Extra Strength along with ACZnano Extra Strength is also recommended for yeast overgrowth.
Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil is highly beneficial in helping with yeast overgrowth as well as calming down allergies and sinus inflammation. The one my family uses and finds effective and the one I use and recommend is Oregatrex.
Vitamin C. The human body is unable to synthesize vitamin C, thus Vitamin C must be acquired from the diet (Hemavathi 2010). Research shows a sufficient daily intake of Vitamin C is required for the immune system to defend the body against infections (especially viral infections) (Ely 2007). Evidence suggests that supplementation with 1000 mg daily of Vitamin C can decrease the risk of catching a cold (Holt 2010). When given in doses greater than 200 mg daily, vitamin C has been shown to reduce the duration of cold symptoms by 1-4 days (Khalid 2011).
Healthy Diet. Fresh organic vegetables and fruits will not only make you feel better but they can help to boost your immune system. Eliminate refined sugar, white flour, dairy, hydrogenated oils, junk foods and pre-packaged foods. Focus on real plant-based foods that are organic and anti-inflammatory. A diet rich in antioxidants may boost immune function and help fight infection (NIH 2012).
Zinc. Zinc supplementation is considered an effective therapy for reducing the duration of the common cold (Roxas 2007; Nriagu 2007). A 2011 study concluded that zinc supplementation significantly reduced both duration and severity of the common cold when administered within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms. This study also revealed that zinc supplementation over 5 months was helpful for preventing infection by common cold viruses (Singh 2011). I personally use and recommend Zinc Orotate.
Steam. Inhaling steam with a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil in it can loosen up sinus congestion and allow for better drainage and faster healing. Try putting a towel over your head to form a tent that will give you the best results.
Immune Enhancement. During cold, flu and allergy season using an immune enhancer can be very profitable in curbing sinus and yeast infections. Lauricidin® (anti-bacterial, fungal/yeast and viral) may offer a distinctive nutraceutical alternative to many drugs and antibiotics.
Sinusitis Relief with Therapeutic Ultrasound. Therapeutic ultrasound, in which low-frequency ultrasound waves are applied to the sinuses, appears to be an effective drug-free treatment for chronic, as well as acute sinusitis, with little potential for side effects (Patel 2012). A 2012 study on 30 chronic rhinosinusitis patients who received therapeutic ultrasound 3 days per week for 10 sessions revealed a reduction of sinusitis symptoms of up to 65% (Ansari 2012). In a larger 2010 trial involving 42 subjects with acute sinusitis, therapeutic ultrasound administered for 4 consecutive days provided as much relief from symptoms as the antibiotic amoxicillin (Hosoien 2010). Therapeutic ultrasound has been shown to disrupt biofilms (Karosi 2012). A Biofilm is a layer of mucus-like film secreted by some pathogens that helps infectious organisms colonize a surface. Organisms embedded in a biofilm are very difficult to eradicate. In the sinus cavities, biofilms appear to contribute to persistent infection and are associated with sinusitis (Biel 2011; Bezerra 2009). Therapeutic ultrasound appears to disrupt biofilm, which may contribute to its efficacy in relieving sinusitis symptoms (Karosi 2012; Patel 2012; Young 2010).
In 1999, the Mayo Clinic published that 99% of all chronic sinusitis cases were influenced by fungus. 99%!! It's safe to say that mold, fungus and mildew can play a huge role in causing inflammation in the sinuses. Yet, many doctors, almost 20 years later, still hand out antibiotics as treatment for sinus issues. We must find better standard treatment recommendations since the ones now used may certainly be responsible for sustaining a fungal infection that may be the actual root cause of sinus issues to begin with.
Friedman M, Vidyasagar R, Joseph N. A randomized, prospective, double-blind study on the efficacy of dead sea salt nasal irrigations. Laryngoscope. 2006;116(6):878-882.
Gao M, Singh A, Macri K, et al. Antioxidant components of naturally-occurring oils exhibit marked anti-inflammatory activity in epithelial cells of the human upper respiratory system. Respir Res. 2011;12:92.
Heimer KA, Hart AM, Martin LG, Rubio-Wallace S. Examining the evidence for the use of vitamin C in the prophylaxis and treatment of the common cold. J Am Acad Nurse Pract. 2009;21(5):295-300.
Psaltis AJ, Wormald PJ, Ha KR, Tan LW. Reduced levels of lactoferrin in biofilm-associated chronic rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope. 2008;118(5):895-901.
Béjaoui A, et al. Essential Oil Composition and Antibacterial Activity of Origanum vulgare subsp. glandulosum Desf. at Different Phenological Stages. J Med Food; 16(12):1115-20.
Hussain AI, Anwar F, Rasheed S, Nigam PS, Janneh O, Sarker SD: Composition, antioxidant and chemotherapeutic properties of the essential oils from two Origanum species growing in Pakistan. J Pharmacognosy 2011; 21:943–952.


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