By Athena Cocoves. September 1, 2017.
In January of 1980, then 26 years old, Manos Paschalis came from Greece to the United States to study business at the University of Toledo. He got a job waiting tables at Athens Village, a now-closed restaurant on Erie Street, working his way up to be the floor manager. With that experience, he decided to open Manos Greek Restaurant in 1981.
To bring his home to Toledo, Manos and his wife, Judy, have cultivated a Greek ethos. Painted vines and murals of the Greek island of Samos adorn brick walls in the dining area. Outside, a large patio comes alive with flowers and plantings. The family-friendly environment is comfortable for all ages. A romantic, taverna-style interior where friends laugh over Greek wine, sharing plates of feta and olives, also affords diners a place to savor deep, rich flavors of stewed lamb and other Greek specialties. There are patrons and employees who have been regulars at the restaurant for 25 years.
"Basic, classic Greek dishes, like pastisio, lamb shank, gyros and spanakopita, have been on the menu since the beginning and we use the same recipes," says Paschalis.
Cuisine is only one ingredient in the success of his restaurant. Paschalis considers community to be equally important. Above the dining room, The Attic on Adams, a popular UPtown bar, managed by general manager, Amelia Jarrett, allows customers to order from the restaurant menu during serving hours. The Attic offers pub food after the restaurant kitchen closes.
A few blocks away, Paschalis maintains a community garden he started five years ago that supplies fresh produce for the restaurant, allows students to learn about gardening and gives space for locals to grow their own fruits, vegetables and herbs.
Down Adams Street, a mural, painted on the side of another building (at 13th and Adams) owned by Paschalis, is known as The Love Wall. Boasting "Toledo Loves Love" the wall conveys the sentiment that first brought Paschalis here in 1980: opportunity, diversity, cultural vibrancy and the value of equality that has helped him succeed.
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Optional: One shot of brandy of vodka (for you) 1. Beat egg. 2. Dip the sliced cheese in the beaten egg. Follow with a dust of flour on both sides. 3. Heat oil in the pan. As soon as the oil is hot, add the cheese and fry for a few minutes on each side. Flip carefully with a spatula. If you're using a metal plate: Squeeze lemon on top and serve with bread or pita. If you're using a hot plate or cast iron pan: Pour a shot of your brandy or vodka on top. Carefully use a long match to create a flame with the vapors. Yell "Opa!"* Wait until the fire dies down, squeeze lemon on top and serve with bread or pita. * Manos says that yelling "Opa!" is not necessary, but surely adds to the fun. We agree.
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There are four Buddhist councils, the first one being held around 483 BC under the patronage of King Ajatshatru of the Haryanka Dynasty under Magadha Empire. The other three Buddhist councils were held around 383 BCE, 250 BCE, and 72 AD respectively. Read in this article about Buddhist councils and Pitakas that are Buddhist Texts, for the IAS Exam.
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List of Buddhist Councils
Four Buddhist Councils were held under different kings.
First Buddhist Council
Conducted under the patronage of King Ajatasatru of Haryanka dynasty.
The council was established in order to arrive at a consensus on how the teachings of the Buddha could be spread further.
It was held in 483 BC just after Buddha's demise.
It was held at Sattapani caves (Sattaparnaguha) in Rajagriha.
The monk who presided over the first council was Mahakassapa.
Main objective was to preserve the Buddha's teachings.
At this council, Ananda composed the Suttapitaka (Buddha's Teachings) and Mahakassapa composed the Vinaypitaka (monastic code).
Second Buddhist Council
Conducted under the patronage of King Kalasoka of Sisunaga dynasty.
It was held in 383 BC, i.e., a hundred years after the Buddha's death.
It was held at Vaishali.
Sabakami presided over the council.
The main objective was to discuss ten disputed points under the Vinaypitaka.
The first major split happened here – two groups that would later evolve into Theravada and Mahayana. The first group was called Thera (meaning Elder in Pali). They wanted to preserve the teachings of Buddha in the original spirit. The other group called Mahasanghika (Great Community) interpreted the Buddha's teachings more liberally.
Third Buddhist Council
Conducted under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka of Maurya dynasty.
It was held in 250 BC at Pataliputra.
The council was presided over by Mogaliputta Tissa.
Main objective was to purify Buddhism from opportunistic factions and corruption in the Sangha.
The Abhidhamma Pitaka was composed here making the almost completion of the modern Pali Tipitaka.
Buddhist missionaries were sent to other countries.
Buddhism preached by Emperor Ashoka was Hinayana.
Fourth Buddhist Council
Conducted under the patronage of King Kanishka of Kushan dynasty.
It was held in the 1st century AD at Kundalvana in Kashmir.
Vasumitra and Ashvaghosha presided over this council
All deliberations were conducted in Sanskrit.
Here, Abhidhamma texts were translated from Prakrit to Sanskrit.
This council resulted in the division of Buddhism into two sects namely, Mahayana (the Greater Vehicle) and Hinayana (the Lesser Vehicle).
Mahayana sect believed in idol worship, rituals and Boddhisattvas. They regarded the Buddha as God. Hinayana continued the original teachings and practices of the Buddha. They adhere to the scriptures written in Pali while the Mahayana includes Sanskrit scriptures as well.
Buddhist Texts
The most important sources of Buddhism are the Tripitakas / Tipitaka written in the Pali language. They are:
Sutta Pitaka
Vinaya Pitaka
Abhidhamma Pitaka
Dhammapada: a part of the Khuddaka Nikaya of the Sutta Pitaka. It contains a collection of the sayings of the Buddha in verse form.
Milinda Panha: Literal meaning in Pali – Questions of Milinda. It was written around 100 BC. It contains a dialogue between the Indo-Greek King Menander I or Milinda of Bactria and sage Nagasena where Milinda asks questions on Buddhism to the sage.
Buddhacharita: it is an epic poem composed in Sanskrit by Ashvaghosha in the early 2nd century AD. It is about the life of the Buddha.
Causes of the Spread of Buddhism
Buddha's magnetic personality.
He taught in Pali which the masses understood as opposed to Sanskrit.
He admitted people into the Sangha irrespective of caste distinctions.
Initial Sanghas were democratic and disciplined organisations.
The monks travelled to different places preaching the teachings of Buddha.
It received royal patronage including from Bimbisara, Ajatasatru, Ashoka, Kanisha and Harshavardhana.
Causes of the Decline of Buddhism in India
Split into Mahayana and Hinayana weakened the religion.
There was corruption among the latter monks. They gave up austerity and indulged in luxuries. Moral standards deteriorated.
Royal patronage for Buddhism declined after the end of the Gupta dynasty around 650 AD.
Orthodox Hinduism became more popular especially due to the works of Kumarila Bhatt and Adi Shankara.
The invasions by the Huns and later by the Islamic armies further declined the influence of Buddhism in the subcontinent.
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Payments required by law to be made to an employee who is injured or disabled in connection with work.
The U.S. social insurance system for industrial and work injuries regulated at a state level. Sometimes called workman's compensation.
A payment or payments made to an employee injured or disabled on the job. In most states, after a qualifying medical examination, an employee is certified as having specific functional impairments as the result of a documented injury. A predetermined amount of money, based on the severity of the injury and its consequences, is paid to the employee until the impairments improve or resolve.
Soon after the Federal Employees' Compensation Commission came into existence, it began a campaign to improve safety and health in the Federal workplace.
In 1966, the Congress amended the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to remove the fixd dollar limits for compensation, linked benefit levels to the GS-2 and GS-15 Federal grade levels for minimum and maximum rates, respectively, and authorized cost-of-living increases.
Nonetheless, the charge-back mechanism remained a part of the administrative structure of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and has become an established part of the overall workers' compensation program.
By 1975, the pattern of claims activity under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act was established.
The mission underlying the activities of the Federal Employees' Compensation Program on its 75th birthday may be summed up in the succinct statement that it is to return Federal workers to gainful employment through efficient and equitable claims management.
One of the more intriguing aspects of the Federal Employees' Compensation Program is that claims are handled today in much the same manner as they were in 1916.
Third, the claimant may bypass the first two procedres and proceed directly to the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board.
The Federal Employees' Compensation Program has remained basically true to its original purpose, with replacement of wages as the aim of compensation.
The 1980's witnesses a stabilization of the Federal Employees' Compensation Program and the initiation of several changes that will have long-term impacts on program operation.
Second, to improve the quality of the adjudication process and assist injured workers in returning to gainful employment, the Federal Employees' Compensation program initiated, in the mid- and late 1980's, a nurse intervention program, the payment of relocation expenses from the compensation fund for workers who can benefit from geographic relocation to obtain work, mandatory second medical opinions for certain nonemergency surgical procedures, staffing rehabilitation specialists in the district offices to coordinate and facilitate the return-to-work process, and an automated medical fee schedule to ensure that customary and reasonable fees are charged by the medical community.
Finally, one of the most controversial aspects of the Federal Employees' Compensation program has been its exclusively administrative nature.
The foregoing account is not intended to be an evaluation of the success of the Federal Employees' Compensation program.


Cluster headache patients require effective abortive therapy due to the extreme intensity of their pain. The two most effective cluster abortives are injectable sumatriptan and inhaled oxygen. However, since a large percentage of cluster sufferers are cigarette smokers and at high risk of coronary artery disease, many cannot be treated with the various triptan medications. In these cases, oxygen therapy becomes the preferred option.
Oxygen, the safest of all cluster therapies, is usually prescribed based on a landmark study by Dr. Lee Kudrow. In this study, patients were instructed to use 100% oxygen via a nonrebreather face mask at 7-10 liters/minute. Although usually effective, a certain subset of cluster patients do not achieve relief from this treatment. Todd Rozen, MD, while a physician at MHNI, hypothesized that treating patients with higher flow rates of oxygen, up to 15 liters/minute, might provide relief to those sufferers who had not responded to standard oxygen therapy regimens.
Because MHNI has many intractable cluster patients, it was decided that a higher dose of oxygen therapy would be utilized in a few patients. Several important cases recently reported in the medical literature found this therapy to be quite effective in patients who previously did not respond to lower dose oxygen inhalation.
MHNI's experience indicates patients who do not respond to standard flow rates should be given the opportunity to use up to 15 liters/minute. However, prior to initiating this therapy, patients must obtain clearance from their primary care physician since serious lung disease or other conditions can make oxygen therapy unsafe or inappropriate. In addition, such oxygen therapy should not be used for more than a maximum of 10-20 minutes at a single setting.
The basis by which oxygen turns off a cluster headache is unknown at this time. Oxygen's constrictive effect on cerebral blood vessels may play a significant role.
Further study and a larger sample size is needed to provide conclusive evidence regarding the usefulness of high oxygen flow rates for difficult-to-treat cluster headache patients.


In this episode, you'll learn about starting hands. The two 'hole' cards that you are dealt at the beginning of each round make up your starting hand. Your hole cards can be paired or unpaired, high ranked or low ranked, suited or non-suited, connected or unconnected. We'll review how these factors determine the strength of your starting hand.


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The Marriott Theatre Announces GREASE Cast & Production Team
by	Billy Rude	on December 21, 2019 December 21, 2019
Billy puts on his boogie shoes and gets ready to rock as he joins the cast of GREASE at The Marriott Theatre, opening January 15.
From BroadwayWorld.com
Marriott Theatre is proud to present the electrifying smash hit GREASE, previewing Wednesday, January 15th, at 7:30 p.m., opening on Wednesday, January 22nd at 7:30 p.m. and closing Sunday, March 15th.
The Tony Award-nominated musical is directed by four-time Jeff Award winner, Scott Weinstein (Something Rotten!, Murder for Two, Shrek), with musical direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson and choreography by Jeff Award winner William Carlos Angulo.
"I grew up on GREASE and getting to direct it for the first time and at the Marriott Theatre is a real thrill," said director Scott Weinstein. "It premiered here in Chicago nearly 50 years ago and still has so much to say about growing up, teenage rebellion, pop culture and of course, rock and roll. I can't wait to explore this timeless rock musical in the city for which it was meant."
GREASE follows the story of Sandy Dumbrowski, the new girl in town, and Danny Zuko, the school's coolest greaser, who have a secret romance over summer break away from school. However, when the pair find themselves face to face upon returning to school, everything is different. Sandy attempts to navigate the tricky social circles of Rydell High School and reignite her summer romance, but bad boy Danny is more concerned with maintaining his tough-guy reputation.
Join in the fun of the hilarious antics of Rydell High's class of '59 and rock to songs like "Beauty School Dropout," "Summer Nights," "Hopelessly Devoted to You," and "You're the One That I Want."
GREASE stars Jimmy Nicholas in his Marriott Theatre debut as "Danny" (Broadway: The Book of Mormon) and Leryn Turlington as "Sandy" (Chicago Shakespeare Theater: The Wizard of Oz, Writers Theatre: Parade). The cast also features Curt Bouril ("Vince Fontaine"), Jonathan Butler-Duplessis ("Teen Angel"), Jack Cahill-Lemme ("Sonny"), Kelly Anne Clark ("Mrs. Lynch"), Kevin Corbett ("Kenickie"), Jake Elkins ("Roger"), Landree Fleming ("Frenchy"), Jacquelyne Jones ("Rizzo"), Michael Kurowski ("Doody"), Michelle Lauto ("Marty"), Garrett Lutz ("Eugene"), Jessica Palkovic ("Cha Cha"), Billy Rude ("Johnny Casino"), Tiffany T. Taylor ("Jan"), and Alaina Wis ("Patty"), with ensemble members Nicholas Haas, Allison Sill and Kyra Sorce. GREASE will showcase set design by Jeffrey D. Kmiec, costume design by Amanda Vander Byl, lighting design by Jesse Klug, sound design by Sarah Ortiz, wig design by Miguel A. Armstrong, and properties design by Sally Zack; with intimacy director Tonia Sina, stage manager Maegan Burnell and musical supervisor Patti Garwood.
To make a restaurant reservation, please call 847.634.0100. Reservations strongly recommended. Free parking is available at all performances. To reserve tickets, please call The Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or go to www.ticketmaster.com. Visit www.MarriottTheatre.com for more information.


(1)	SFSU recently purchased a silver recovery unit for the Fine Arts Dept. to eliminate the generation of photo-processing waste. Treated photo-processing waste will now be discharged to the municipal sewer system; spent silver canisters will be recycled.
(2)	SFSU is in the process of securing a chemical purchasing vendor to coordinate the purchase of chemicals campus-wide. This system will enable EHS to place controls on the volumes and types of chemicals ordered. Guaranteed delivery timelines by the vendor should provide an incentive for chemical users on campus not to "over-order" chemicals.
(3)	SFSU has initiated discussions with Ingenium, to "broker" qualifying "orphan" chemicals for re-use, in lieu of managing them as a hazardous waste.
(4)	Over the past year, SFSU has been embarking on a fluorescent light change-out program, replacing fluorescent lamps with more efficient LED lights.
SFSU has contracts with PSC/Stericycle for hazardous & universal wastes, and Biologic for medical waste. Hazardous and medical wastes are picked up weekly for routine waste generation, and on an as-needed basis for groups that generate waste sporadically. EHS has a budget for regulated waste disposal and provides support, as needed, to affected groups on campus that need to dispose of unwanted hazardous materials. Additionally, Spring Clean-up Events serve as encouragement for groups on campus to identify old, outdated, hazmat items for disposal. During these events, disposal of hazardous and universal waste items is coordinated by the Campus Environmental Compliance Manager, to assure conformance with applicable regulations.
Used battery collection containers are provided to various groups on camps for the collection of small mixed batteries. Batteries are collected by EHS personnel, and sorted/taped, prior to pick-up by SFSU's hazardous waste/universal waste contractor.
Spent lamps collected by Facilities and Campus Housing are managed as universal waste using SFSU's hazardous waste/universal waste contractor.
In June 2016, SFSU purchased a package from MSDS Online, which includes the preparation of a "binder" identifying chemicals and their locations campus-wide. This inventory will facilitate the re-use of laboratory chemicals, where feasible. The "binder" should be completed by December 2016.
In California, electronic waste is regulated as Universal Waste. Computers and other electronic devices that cannot be refurbished or reused are managed as e-waste. The campus recycles e-waste through Electronic Recyclers International, Inc. Each department gathers e-waste and brings it to common, secure collection points. The campus typically has one pick-up per month. The campus also holds Spring Clean-Up events, which are aimed at clearing old computer equipment and other electronic devices from faculty and staff offices.
Residential students dispose of their used electronics via Goodwill donation boxes. The Student Center also collects small e-waste items from students.


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Q: Difference between extracting and packaging libraries into a jar file I would like to know the difference between extracting and packaging libraries into a jar file from eclipse with the runnable jar file creation.
If my program (runnable jar) uses other classes which require these external libraries(jars), what should I pick?

A: If you want to put jars into your generated jar file, you can use packaging method.
For example if you are using an Apache library or some other 3rd party jars, you may want to keep these jars preserved in your generated jar. In this case, use packaging.
"Packaging required libraries into a jar file" option puts classes of org.eclipse.jdt.internal.jarinjarloader package into your generated file and this package is just under the root directory of the generated jar file. This option also creates a larger jar file in terms of size due to jar loader classes of Eclipse.
Extracting required libraries will result in putting classes of 3rd party libraries into your jar file by following the package naming convention, e.g. if you open your jar content you can see some classes under org.apache.. packages.
Main class entries are different between the MANIFEST.MF files of these jar files:
Main class entry when you package required libraries:
Main-Class: org.eclipse.jdt.internal.jarinjarloader.JarRsrcLoader

Main class entry when you extract required libraries:
Main-Class: YourMainClass

A: For my use, the principal difference is that packaged JAR files are included intact as a distinct item, hence retaining their copyright information and signature data.
If you choose extract, the class files are pulled out of their original context and stored as if you had originated them, hence possibly violating some licence conditions, although the size of the final JAR will be smaller in this case. Eclipse does warn you about licensing in this case, too.
So, if using third-party JAR libraries, it's professional to always package.

A: Try it both ways, and open the resulting jar files with a Zip program. Very instructive.

A: These are mainly two ways to export as a Runnable jar in eclipse.
1). Package required libraries into jar

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*This will add actual jar files of the libraries into your jar.
This is the cleanest since it separates application class files with
library JARs.

*The downside is this makes runnable jar perform very slow.

2). Extract required libraries into generated jar

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*This way will extract only the actual class files from the libraries
that your application uses and includes in the runnable jar file.
As a result your Jar file will include your application class files
as well as class files of all the libraries used by your application.

*This method makes runnable jar perform just like it is run in your
eclipse IDE.

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Are you a college or university student with great ideas, but without the experience to set up your own business? Or do you need support as a starter?
The helpdesk of the Center for Entrepreneurship (CfE@VU) offers completely free assistance and supports students with an interest in entrepreneurship. Whether you are looking for practical support, a broader network, grants, tax related information or a brainstorm session on writing business plans - we are here to help you.
CfE@VU assists entrepreneurial minded students in their needs. We guide students through various steps of their entrepreneurial journey- with the support of our network of fellow students and over 160 alumni.
With the help of Innovation Exchange Amsterdam (IXA) we are now able to multiply our resources and increase our capacities. As a result we can provide better guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs of not only VU Amsterdam, but Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA) and Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK) as well.
How can I officially register my company? How can I get a business account at a bank? The Center for Entrepreneurship @ VU hosts a helpdesk with relevant content to answer these questions and more.
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Just send us a mail at CfE@vu.nl, either in English or Dutch.
This section helps you shape your business idea.
So after figuring out your idea, you can start on writing your business plan. This part depicts all the elements you have to take into account when starting your own business.
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Cases in entrepreneurship are useful for educational purposes, and are suitable for senior bachelor students up to executive education students. The Center for Entrepreneurship @VU has been involved in the creation of multiple cases, a few are illustrated here.
To bring entrepreneurship education in Amsterdam to a higher level, ten entrepreneurship teaching cases are developed for the collaborative valorization program 'IXAnext; Talent for innovation'.
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Every summer, the Center for Entrepreneurship @VU welcomes participants from all over the world, who come together in an International Summer School to share their ideas and develop their entrepreneurial skills.
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The creation of new ventures is one of the most important economic issues of our time, throughout the world. This means not only start-ups, but also the development of new activities by existing firms and spin-offs by universities, company expansions and take-overs. This course follows a sustainable entrepreneurship approach, dealing with all the economic, social and ecological aspects of new ventures.
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Dark Shadows and Edward Scissorhands: Sympathy for the Devil
Posted on July 26, 2012 by cihorenstein
By Gillian Daniels, ACP Editorial Assistant
A man, played by Johnny Depp, is viewed by the world at large as a monster. His story, however, is really that of a misfit condemned to walk an unusual path.
This summary is an apt description of many of Tim Burton's films, including the excellent biopic Ed Wood (1994) and the less excellent but still intriguing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). There always seems to be an individual, often an artist, against a world that has difficulty understanding exactly who he is and what he's trying to accomplish. Even Pee-Wee's Big Adventures (1985) follows this trajectory to an extent, swapping Johnny Depp for Paul Ruebens.
The sympathy for a much more literal monster is portrayed in the films Edward Scissorhands (1990) and Dark Shadows (2012). One features a Frankenstein's creature of a man constructed by Vincent Price while the latter involves a rich gentleman, Barnabas Collins, cursed into a vampire by a witch.
Burton's most recent cinematic offering is his attempt to stamp his style onto a supernatural soap opera from the 1970s. In many ways, Dark Shadows' story of an outcast is identical to Edward Scissorhands. Dark Shadows fails, however, when it comes to the sympathy Burton tries to create for his main character.
Both films, for example, have Johnny Depp disoriented by the contemporary world. But where Edward has been locked in a creepy house on the hill for all his unnatural life, Barnabas Collins has been trapped inside a coffin for centuries by an evil witch, Angelique (Eva Green) that he wronged romantically. Depp plays Edward as a nervous waif, a victim of circumstance. Collins, meanwhile, is a stubborn gentleman with an active part in ensnaring himself in misfortune, romancing Angelique and then spurning her for another.
When made mobile, Edward and Barnabas stumble through the artificiality of contemporary life. The polished sensibilities of Barnabas Collins rankle at the libertine 1970s. He's a snob awash in one of the most superfluous periods of pop culture. He's an amusing snob, at least. Edward, in comparison, is a lonely goth kid in a black cat suit adrift in the pastel of the suburbs. Each clash of artist vs. the outside world provides some of the most amusing scenes of their respective movies.
They both find their place in this world, at least. Edward finds solace in making his monstrous shear hands useful in shrubbery and hair cuts while Barnabas Collins rebuilds the family fishing business his heirs have been unable to maintain.
Despite their efforts, in the third act, both Edward and Barnabas come to be terrorized by the foolish town folk. Their movies are clever reversals: instead of the monster terrifying the innocent mortals, the monstrous mortals terrify the innocent monster. The deviant artist has proved unfit for the rest of society. Edward has found himself at the wrong place at the wrong time, accidentally fulfilling the vision of the villain held by the folk in the suburban sprawl.
The idea of innocence in Dark Shadows, however, is much more problematic. Barnabas Collins, a vampire, really has killed more than a few people to sate his thirst. The townsfolk are perfectly justified. It's not really his fault, the narrative claims, he was cursed by Angelique. Barnabas is far less innocent than Edward Scissorhands, though, and certainly made the choice to lead the evil witch on romantically in the past. He didn't make the choice to turn into a vampire, of course, but in the movie's present, we watch him snack on one human after another with little hesitance.
Tim Burton, in 2012, has given us a hero devoid of heroism. Barnabas Collins isn't just a monster, he's the villain. I'm unsure if the movie or its marketers know this. Maybe Tim Burton does, though.
Edward Scissorhands is not only superior in its protagonist but in the personal quality of its story. Burton's gentle-hearted monster is a reflection of all artists and, thus, a direct reflection of the director. It's autobiographical in a spiritual, "me against the world" perspective, if anything else.
If Edward Scissorhands is Tim Burton, then, I believe, so is Barnabas Collins.
Tim Burton, when he came into the mainstream in the 1990s, was just the right amount of stylish and strange. Now the director has turned his brand of gothic storytelling and design into, well, a brand. It's hard to blame him, though. With his name on any feature, it's pretty much guaranteed to make money. This concept isn't new. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas wasn't actually directed by the ambitious gentleman, after all, just produced by him. His name is associated with a certain look and feel.
Barnabas Collins is a reflection of the present day Tim Burton. While Edward Scissorhands created art by hand, Collins turns his skills to reclaiming the honor of his name and maintaining the family business. Both are honorable professions, but the latter is a direct reflection of Tim Burton's attempts to maintain his commercial empire. Once he saw himself as a gentle outcast, quietly making his art in solitude. Now, I wonder if Burton sees himself as a lord and profiteer, put upon by those around him and now more interested in having his fun where he can.
Or maybe he just wanted to remake a soap opera from the 1970's because it sounded like a cool idea. He's using the common plot thread of man vs. society, sure, yet this isn't the sort of plot Burton needs to confine to a single film. I hesitate to call him a sell-out, because that's not a fair description of an artist's development especially when priorities change over the course of a career. Burton is looking to impress with image and visuals, these days. Like Alice in Wonderland (2010) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory before it, Dark Shadows is a movie of style.
I think Edward Scissorhands is the film with more substance. It feels like a more personal effort. Dark Shadows is personal mainly in the fact that it's from the director's own childhood. It's a lumpy movie compared to others in Burton's filmography, a story that could have done well to celebrate the heart beneath the monster rather than celebrate the monster itself.
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Sara Goodwin says:
I now feel horrible for my reaction, which was pretty much, "Well, it was only a few people. And he is a vampire … oh, well." 🙂
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Nicki Minaj Defends Jesy Nelson Over Blackfishing Controversy: 'That Means The Black Girls Can't Wear A Long Blonde Weave,'
by Kyra AlessandriniPosted on October 11, 2021 October 13, 2021
The rapper went live with Nelson on Instagram following the release of their "Boyz" music video.
During an October 11 Instagram live, rapper Nicki Minaj defended Jesy Nelson after Nelson was accused of blackfishing in her latest music video for her single "Boyz".
"Boyz" features Nicki Minaj and is Nelson's first solo track after announcing her departure from Little Mix last year. The song samples Diddy's song "Bad Boy for Life."
In "Boyz", Nelson sports a heavy tan, a curly wig, as well as clothes and accessories typically associated with Black culture, like grills and a durag. In the song, Nelson also boasts about wanting a man who is "so hood, so good, so damn taboo." She immediately faced backlash for "blackfishing," a term used to describe someone who is trying to appear Black or biracial.
Read our critique of Blackfishing here.
"There's a lot of women out here in the United States that tan, get bigger lips. I wear straight blonde hair when I want to," said Minaj in an Instagram live. "Don't wait a decade after you've made millions with the person," she added, referring to Jesy Nelson's former bandmates who accused her of blackfishing.
The singer isn't the first person to be accused of profiting from Black cultures, as additional controversies have included Rita Ora, Bebe Rexha, and the Kardashians.
"My intention is never to offend people of colour with this video and my song. When I was in the video with [Nicki], I didn't even have any fake tan on. I'd been in Antigua prior to that for three weeks," added Nelson. "I'm just really lucky that as a white girl, when I'm in the sun I tan so dark. My hair's naturally curly, I've always had curly hair. I wanted to get a wig that emulated the same texture as my hair, I genuinely didn't think I was doing anything wrong," she said.
Following Nelson's public plea, Minaj chimed in to share her thoughts about former bandmates Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirwall and Perrie Edwards' claims that Nelson blocked them on social media. Little Mix has also been accused of allegedly sending DMs to U.K. comedian NoHun about Nelson, which Nicki also shared her thoughts on.
"Sweetheart, take them text messages and shove it up your f—— a–," Minaj said. "Don't try to come out and ruin anyone. Let her enjoy this time. If you was in this woman's group and you ain't taking about this s— for 10 years, and as soon as you see she got a video come out with Nicki Minaj and Puffy, now you sending the stations text messages and all this s— … print them text messages out, bust your a– open and shove it up your mother——- a–. And stop trying to hurt people and kill people's lives and careers. … If you want a solo career, baby girl, just say that."
In a recent interview with Vulture, Jesy Nelson said she was never accused of blackfishing while still a part of Little Mix. "I wasn't on social media around that time, so I let my team [deal with it], because that was when I'd just left. But I mean, like, I love Black culture. I love Black music. That's all I know; it's what I grew up on."
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The emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) has brought forth an ever-growing number of devices that use Wi‑Fi® technology. As more and more devices are equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, networks are struggling to keep up. Imagine congested ecosystems like office buildings, airports, or stadiums. These high traffic areas are constantly changing, with hundreds to thousands of devices all struggling to be heard. Networks simply can't cut through the noise to service every device efficiently, resulting in slow speeds, dropped packets, connection loss, reduced productivity, and at the end of the day, frustrated users. Wi-Fi 6, based on 802.11ax, is the next step in the evolution of Wi-Fi with a focus on network efficiency. Access points (APs) and clients can have all the speed in the world, but that doesn't matter if the network doesn't have the capacity to handle the growing number of devices and services fighting for spectrum. Wi-Fi 6 is all about working smarter and more efficiently to revolutionize Wi-Fi performance. This latest and greatest specification is designed to improve the way Wi-Fi networks work by adding significantly higher capacity, better coverage, and most importantly reduced congestion for better user experience.
The key features and benefits of Wi-Fi 6 are listed below. More detail is available in a paper released by Wi-Fi Alliance® titled Wi-Fi 6: High performance, next generation Wi-Fi®.
Downlink and uplink 8x8 MU-MIMO: Wi-Fi 6 improves network efficiency and overall capacity by offering 8x8 MU-MIMO, increasing the number of MU-MIMO clients with which APs can simultaneously communicate. This is particularly beneficial for high-bandwidth applications.
OFDMA: OFDMA allows a single packet to serve multiple clients, reducing transmission latency.
New modulation: Wi-Fi 6 uses 1024-QAM which allows devices to send more data per packet versus512-QAM and 256-QAM in previous specifications.
Target wake time: Target wake time brings a better way to handle packets, significantly increasing a device's sleep time and improving battery life. With target wake time devices can remain asleep for longer periods of time and only wake up when absolutely necessary. This is particularly beneficial for battery powered devices such as patient monitors, infusion pumps, respiratory equipment, and sensors.
Backwards compatibility: Wi-Fi 6 is backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.
How does Wi-Fi 6 benefit healthcare?
Wi-Fi 6 addresses use cases where there are many devices in one space. Hospitals are a perfect example of congested, high traffic, constantly changing environments that would benefit from Wi-Fi 6. Wi-Fi is common in hospitals given the many benefits it provides. Devices are connected and communicating for accurate patient records and real-time data analysis. Nurses can monitor many patients remotely from one main station, receiving alerts and observing data captured each second on their health. Doctors can make informed decisions with accurate and up-to-date patient information, leading to better patient outcomes. Patients can feel safe, knowing that they will always receive the correct dosage of the right medication. However, with an ever-growing number of wireless devices comes a lot of noise.
Hospitals are dynamic buildings with multiple wireless devices per person, variability with people and devices constantly on the move, and noise from other technologies.
Wi-Fi 6 focuses on the entire environment and improving the overall hospital/wireless experience for all Wi-Fi devices. All those wireless devices mean that everyone is fighting for resources and it changes dynamically. So, Wi-Fi 6 establishes network efficiency by implementing the features and benefits mentioned above. While device throughput may not be particularly faster, everything is just more organized and efficient. Wi-Fi 6 eliminates contention which makes everything run better, and everyone has a better wireless experience.
For example, Wi-Fi enabled medical devices like infusion pumps can take advantage of scheduling based resource allocation. Along with other devices and APs, the infusion pump can negotiate and define a specific time to send data, reducing contention and overlap between users. With OFDMA, up to 30 other devices can share a channel with the infusion pump, rather than taking turns. As a result, the infusion pump will see reduced power consumption from significantly increased sleep time and may even drop fewer packets. Wi-Fi 6 enabled infusion pumps and other wireless medical devices will work better, stay connected better, and be more reliable for an overall better experience.
Over the years, Wi-Fi has become a vital mission-critical tool for enterprise wireless connectivity that has expanded beyond the capabilities of its networks. With the growing number of devices using Wi-Fi and the emergence of the IoT, Wi-Fi networks must be able to manage dense usage and increased data traffic for multiple applications and services. Wi-Fi 6 delivers new features and improvements that enable networks to meet the growing demands of consumers as well as the multitude of devices. Building on the success of its predecessor, 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 takes a communal approach to Wi-Fi by improving the experience for all devices rather than an individual device. Wi-Fi 6 improves network efficiency and overall capacity with downlink and uplink 8x8 MU-MIMO, uses OFDMA to increase multi-user functionality, allows APs to send denser packets with a new modulation mode, and perhaps most importantly, provides resource scheduling for a more organized approach to handling packets. For congested environments like hospitals, these improvements will be invaluable. More and more medical devices are making the move from antiquated wired approaches to Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies. Updating those devices and APs to Wi-Fi 6 means more efficient and reliable patient care. Wi-Fi 6 works smarter and more efficiently to revolutionize Wi-Fi performance, bringing innovative connectivity to the real world.
Jay White is the Product Manager of Wi-Fi products (modules and antennas) for Laird Connectivity. He has over 10 years of experience in the wireless industry and has a passion for improving healthcare and patient outcomes through the use of wireless communications. He is an active member of the Wi-Fi Alliance Healthcare Marketing Task Group, AAMI Wireless Strategic Task Force, Center for Medical Interoperability, and HIMSS.


We knew Chris Sale's outing Tuesday night was going to be brief, but not even the left-hander probably thought it would be that brief.
Sale tossed just one inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in his return to the mound, allowing one hit while striking out two in a scoreless frame.
After the Boston Red Sox's 7-2 win at Fenway Park, Sale admitted he was a little erratic and rushed things a bit. Still, the southpaw "felt good" in his first appearance since returning from his second disabled list stint of the season.
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Pigs of Pai Cow: The Truth About Their Welfare
One of my favorite martial arts films of all time is Pai Cow: The Japanese Take Away. I had been thinking about this movie when reading Michael Chiklis's new book, A FEAST OF MELTERING, a tale of a robot that has to save the World. The plot synopsis is as follows: robot and send in the SWAT team.
SWAT team arrives just in time to save the police officer. The two cowboys have been identified as suspects. The authorities find and arrest them. The cows are sent to prison.
A year later, a young Pai boy is walking on the beach when he sees two cows grazing on the sand. 1 cow is tied up. The little boy chooses some bud and goes to assist the attached cow. He finds out that the cows have been executed.
Then he witnesses the police destroying the gatecrasher robot. One of the police officers attempts to shoot the young boy, but misses. Another police officer manages to kill the cow. In addition, he injures one of the cows.
Police Chief Te Fong tells the press that the authorities did not shoot the cows. Police officers were investigating a report of drug activity near the beach. Both cows were simply in the manner of the investigation. One cow was taken multiple times. Police Chief Te Fong calls them terrorists.
Police Chief Te Fong requests the SWAT team to seal the shore entrance. He then sends all the school children home. He tells the children that the cows are now extinct. The local media soon reports that the cows have been extinct for over twenty years. The local farmers claim that the authorities and the media are lying.
The President of the Philippines goes to Vietnam. He inspects the village. He guarantees the farmers that the government will help restore the land. Two weeks later, President Krostadze visited the Pai. President Krostadze met with the Pai people and they explained to President Peacock that the cows were only there as a protection for the other herbivores.
The North Vietnamese Army came to steal the herd. Two Chinese motorcycle taxis were parked close to the location. The pigs flew away as soon as the cab tried to pick them up. One of the actors accidentally slipped on a piece of dynamite and was murdered. The two Chinese cops guarding the area known as the SWAT team.
The SWAT team arrived just in time to save the herd. They shot and killed one of the pigs. The rest of the pigs ran away into the jungle.
There's absolutely no evidence of the remaining pigs. The pigs' remains were never found. A small town called Saanen was established around the region. There have been rumors of bloodbath though.
Many cowboys in the nearby pasture swear the beans were already dead when they arrived. The Police Chief believes otherwise. He believes the beans were eaten alive by the hungry pigs who were searching for their next meal. Typically, cowboys take the beans and eat them.
It is said that the Pai Police Department is looking into possible charges of Animal Cruelty. The Police Chief would not say if they're investigating the incident. If you have any more info, email me. I would love to hear what you know.
The Pai Police Department has been working with the City of Pai, Idaho for quite a while. The Police have been maintaining the herd safe. They've posted warnings about the trespassers in the region. The herd is being cared for by the Police and the local wildlife and parks services. 1 rancher said that the pigs' natural prey animals, such as deer, elk, and moose, don't want the pigs on their land.
The Police Chief states that the herd is doing well and there's absolutely no danger to the community. The herd will be moved to a facility in Idaho once it's safe to move them. This will be the second such occasion this rancher has witnessed. The former group of pigs became upset and struggled with the regional farmers and law enforcement.
Hopefully, this story will end the speculations and rumors which have been surrounding the Pigs of Pai. I've heard some disturbing accounts of how the pigs are treated. I also know of one pig that was electrocuted on purpose because he had been walking near electric wires. I think the public needs to learn more about these magnificent creatures before they make a poor choice to shoot one up.
How to Make a Boule
A French boule is a very old favorite bread recipe with a very long history that seems to only grow older with each passing day. It may range in sizes from large loaves to small squares, but most frequently it is generally on the larger side of bread. A normal boule is made up of flour, butter, yeast, milk, and water. A traditional recipe calls for unsalted butter and a great deal of water to create a thick, spreadable paste.
As time went by, the notion of using yeast to make bread became popular, although not in every area. The yeast wasn't only used to make bread, but to create cakes and pastries and other dessert items as well. As a result of this, the French developed what is called baker's yeast, which was slightly less powerful and therefore easier to use. In addition, the baker's yeast was more expensive than the normal yeast.
By the time the Industrial Revolution Came, the French Boule had fallen out of favor. The major reason being that it was more expensive to process breads, in addition to the method of making boules was becoming more costly too. At this time, the French began using their Levain bread recipes and, over time, the popularity of the traditional bread recipe only died off. This is unfortunate because, even though the French Boule has become a tiny throw-away item in recent years, it is among the best bread recipes in life, and still far superior to the store bought variety.
The easy, basic bread that we know and love so much today began its rise in popularity in the Middle Ages. Called"boule de noirs", or"dough of noir", the bread makers of those times were using an egg mix, water, and yeast. No more are we using the yeast that's in the dough. This simpler process provides us with a fantastic taste in our breads and makes for simple cleanup. In addition, we have flaxseed oil, which has proven beneficial in keeping bread fresh.
As previously mentioned, initially the French used what was known as"baguettes" or"little loafers". These were very thin loafers, nearly microscopic, made of soft dough that could be used for making both breads and baguettes. For example, rather than working with a conventional round loaf of bread, bakers would work with a much thinner French baguette. In fact, among the most beloved pastry cooks of all time could make French baguettes and use them for everything from bread to scones to pies! Yes, they still inhale, even in this electronic age.
The distinction between a baguette and a French bread is that a baguette is typically made from hard wheat flour, not a soft wheat such as bread. A baguette is typically stored on a hot griddle until it is done baking, which gives it quite a light crunch. French bread is baked in the oven or place under the oven's broiler until the bottom is golden brown and the top is crispy. This is because the baguette is typically made from hard wheat flour and not soft flour, thus allowing the dough to have a crunchier crust.
There are a few things to keep in mind if you want to learn how to bake a French boule. First, it is important to remember that each type of French bread has very specific instructions for baking, so in case you don't follow these directions exactly, you are going to discover that your homemade polish will turn out flat and less than spectacular. Moreover, every kind of bread contains different flavors, and while boule d'or may be used to replace traditional flavors (like lemon zest), you might not like the taste profile of a fruit-flavored poolish unless it is strictly adhering to the specific flavor profile of the type of bread which you are baking. Should you follow the instructions, however, you may come away with an excellent bread that will have a wonderfully light crunch and a yummy crust.
As soon as you have your bread made, you will need to learn how to bake a French boule by combining the dough with a rather simple cooking method. The key to this cooking method is not to over-beat the egg white. Instead, you should beat the egg white to start with and then add the egg yolks into the mixture to start with the rolling and stretching of the dough.
Who Was the First Person to Ride the Big Wheel?
A big wheel is essentially a new lightweight tricycles, usually made of aluminum, with a larger rear wheel than most other tricycles. Founded by Louis Marx and Company sometime in 1969 and made at Girard, Pennsylvania, the large wheel is usually associated with the"L.L. & G." Company brand. They were created for people who didn't have the time or the interest to create their own customized tricycle. The Big Wheel has become a favorite among people and has spawned several sub-brands such as the Big Wheel Lite and Big Wheel Deluxe.
These are generally used inside and are often seen at children's parties and the like. The fundamental idea behind the huge wheels is that they are lighter than the average tricycle and usually made from aluminum rather than steel. They are not as strong as the majority of the other tricycles and do not provide as much stability as the other ones. However, with proper training, it can be easy for anyone to ride a big wheel on a regular basis without feeling any discomfort.
The Big Wheel was designed for riding on smooth surfaces as opposed to cobblestones or loose soil. They are normally made from a durable plastic and are very easy to fix if something does break. It is important to note though that despite the title, this type of tricycle can also be ordered in many different colors. Sometimes they're also available in non-standard colours to fit certain criteria. This feature makes it ideal for those who want to custom order a special bike.
An early example of a huge wheel design is that the Ferris Wheel, which was introduced in the late nineteen eighties by Thomas Lee. This was a very successful design for it was able to integrate a large seat in a really small and compact framework. These were designed in a"boxy" style to mimic a tricycle and were frequently utilized in bike touring around the UK. Ferris Wheels has evolved through the years to become a lot more than only a bicycle that can be ridden indoors. They are currently used by many people in the world, as a commuting machine, and also as art form. Some of the artists that have used this kind of design include artist Andy Warhol and artist Peter Gabriel.
The layout for the first Ferris wheel was based on the bicycle's chain wheels, but was changed when the material was discovered to be more durable than steel. It was then blended with vinyl for the framework, which made it very lightweight, making it easier to carry. However, the new material used in the new generation of Big Wheel toys, plastic, has made it far more difficult to make. There are numerous distinct sizes of Big Wheel Toys. The standard, small size, and large size, in addition to the deluxe size, that would be the most expensive of the three.
Among the most important persons in the history of the Big Wheel is the late Steve Redgrave. He had been one of the leading figures in the history of Big Wheel toys and had a huge role in the design development of the wheels. He was especially important, as he developed the special technology that made riding the Big Wheel possible.
Another important figure in the history of the Big Wheel is Steve McQueen, the young star of the Fast and furious set of films. Though he did not actually ride the big wheel on which he had been filmed, he was the main character of the movie. His relationship with the toy truck is what made the toy very popular with kids. The two rode the tricycle around the streets of the high school until Steve reached the age of sixteen, which is when they got to go on the adventure travel.
The main man to the history of the Big Wheel is Steve McQueen, who was the stuntman and celebrity of the fast and furious series of movies. He's the person who would use the new technology which was being developed by the toys for several years. Steve became well known for his stunts and his ability to maneuver through town. In the second installment of the Fast and furious series, he was spotted riding along a cable. Although this was meant to be a symbolism of the freedom of cities, many kids still think about the cable to be part of the Big Wheel.
What's Keno?
Keno is a type of lottery-esque gambling game typically played at many modern casinos and even offered as an official game at some state lots. The point of play is for players to place their bets in hopes that they will make the winning numbers. While playing this game is very simple, it can get expensive fast if you don't have a strategy. Should you want to take advantage of Keno and turn a profit, it's important to keep these tips in mind.
First, you ought to know how to play Keno. As with other lottery games, the object is to predict the right number combinations by imagining the numbers that are most likely to show up on a single card in the pack. The game is played in two ways. One, the player can play with pure Keno, picking the random numbers without regard to whether they make a winning bet. This type of Keno is called"progressive jackpot" or"wild progressive."
The second way to play Keno is called a"add multiplier" In a traditional game of Keno, you've got a certain quantity of time during which you might wager without receiving another bidding. However, the add multiplier principle allows you to bet for two minutes after you've won your initial bet. If you win that two minutes wager, you receive one additionalotto (the specific number that appears on the first deal) for free.
You should also remember that the odds for winning Keno are different depending on the game in question. In the case of progressive jackpots, you can get much better chances of winning the jackpot than possible for different kinds of jackpots. If you are attempting to decide between Keno and the other procedures of gambling you've got at your disposal, then consider the differences between Keno and regular slot machines. To win at Keno, you need to understand how to beat the odds and improve your chances of obtaining a good payout on the slot machine you are playing on.
The third important thing that you must keep in mind in regards to Keno is the house advantage. To put it simply, the house advantage is the part of an actual bankroll that remains after the amount of money you bet on the machine is withdrawn, either from the owner of the machine (in the case of video games) or from the person betting on the machine (in the case of other kinds of gambling games). The larger the number of people who will bet on the machine, the greater the house edge is. Therefore, you should know about the odds of Keno, as well as the house edge before you place any bets on the machine.
You may also notice that the random number generators or"clones" used in Keno are organized in such a manner that there is some level of randomness involved. When someone puts a bet using the identical number and the same initial value, the match is thought to have a"fair" outcome. However, if two people place bets of exactly the identical value and the same initial value, the game is said to have an"even" outcome. In a Keno game, odd and even numbers (even odd, even and odd again) could be called out, in which case a person must wait four minutes between bids.
You might notice that there's a symbol on the lower left-hand corner of the Keno board which looks like a check mark. This is the symbol for what is known as a"wild" number. Unlike a standard number, a crazy number could be won without even having to guess a number. A crazy number can be won with as few as one hundred total bids, but winning the same amount with two hundred bids makes the game harder, causing it to lose its monetary value.
One thing to consider about Keno is it is ideal to use less than twenty numbers. Should you use more than twenty, you risk losing your money faster. The more you understand about Keno, the better prepared you'll be when you sit down at the computer and play. You will probably want to go over a couple of different games before choosing a winner. You may also need to compare the values of the various numbers that are used in a game so you will have a good idea of what you're wagering on.
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After a successful playing career at Drake University from 1994-96 where B.J. was an All Missouri Valley performer both years, and became the school's all-time career 3 pt. goals made in 1996, B.J. became a high school head boys basketball coach in Iowa for 12 years from 1999-2011. He found a passion in coaching where at 2 different schools during his tenure each school saw it's most successful period of basketball in school history. At Clarinda High School from 1999-2003, his teams reached 3 Regional Finals, were 66-31, and never had a team GPA under 3.2. In 2003, B.J. took over at Southeast Polk High School where in the next 8 years the school saw it's most successful period in school history winning 2 CIML Championships, playing in 6 Regional Finals, 2 State Tournaments culminating in 2010 with the school's first State Championship appearance. B.J. left in 2011 with 118 wins at the school and his teams never had below a cumulative 3.0 GPA. B.J.'s passion is developing skills and a mindset for basketball. He thrives on teaching kids how to be accountable to something bigger than themselves and the difference between competing and playing hard. After 3 years away from coaching, B.J. is excited to bring his knowledge and experience back to athletes who want to excel and play basketball the right way, as well as working with youth coaches who want to learn how to create the right environment and culture for their teams. Email B.J. bwindhorst@goalsperformance.com
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Kristine Bellino Published: January 4, 2022
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Seven heroin or cocaine overdoses in the last three days are prompting officials in Central New York to issue a "spike alert."
The Oneida County Sheriff's Office says an increase in heroin and opioid overdoses necessitated the public health alert.
In addition to the overdoses the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) also displayed "a trend in both intentional and unintentional overdoses involving youths aged 18 and under that included vaping marijuana/THC and ingesting over-the-counter prescription pills."
According to the Oneida County Overdose Response Team there have been nine overdoses involving minors since Wednesday, December 1, 2021. By contrast in all of 2020 there were ten overdoses by minors. Of the December overdoses three were intentional and six were unintentional. The total number of overdoses by minors in 2021 was 25. The statistics in 2021 show a 150% increase over those for 2020.
In a written statement Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente said, "Recently, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a public health advisory on the pandemic's unprecedented impacts on the mental health of youth, and our overdose surveillance data is reflecting that impact in our community."
Many of the unintentional overdoses were the result of vaping. In addition to the dangers caused by the potential combustibility of vape pens, the health risks appear to be mounting, in part because the e-cigarettes - originally intended to be used by smokers to help them quit smoking – are instead now the vehicle by which many young people become interested in smoking. In a now often-cited 2019 interview by Tony Dokoupil on "CBS This Morning," Kevin Burns, then the CEO of popular e-cigarette manufacturer Juul, said, "As a parent of a 16-year-old, 19-year-old, I don't want my kids using the product. It's not intended for them. They're not smokers or former smokers trying to use the product. We never want them to use the product. And I have empathy for them, for what they're going through, dealing with their kids trying to go through any kind of difficulties, especially an addiction to a product that has nicotine in it."
Vaping by Daniel Ramos on Unsplash
According to Truth Initiative, a non-profit group whose mission is to inspire "lives free from smoking, vaping and nicotine," the use of e-cigarettes by "young people has skyrocketed in recent years and remains at epidemic levels: about one in five high school students used e-cigarettes in 2020, many of whom were not smokers in the first place."
The trend upward in December is concerning because the numbers had started to trend downward. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse illicit drug use had gone down overall from 2020 to 2021.
2021 Monitoring the Future Survey Graphic Courtesy: National Institute on Drug Abuse www.drugabuse.org
As part of the Oneida County alert Dr. Avinash Kambhampati, Assistant Medical Director of MVHS' Faxton St. Luke's said that vape pens, including those with THC, "...often have unknown psychoactive substances within them, and we see in the emergency department wildly unpredictable and dangerous immediate clinical presentations. This is in addition to significant long-term adverse health effects."
That was evidenced by a recent incident at Oneida Herkimer Madison BOCES recently, where a vaping incident sent three students to the hospital after four had smoked from the same vape pen.
Students Sent to Hospital Following Vaping Incident
Authorities say that vaping pens are frequently mislabeled and some contain toxic substances and chemicals, including pesticides.
Experts urge parents to examine objects because many vape pens looks like flash drives or regular writing pens.
Vape Pen Photo Credit: Vaporesso @vaporesso on Unsplash
Vape Pen by Sven Kucinic on Unsplash
Depression has increasingly become an issue for children and teenagers already stressed by isolation and the pandemic. Smoking and drug use can often be confused as an antidote to sadness and loneliness.
Uplifting Signs Photo Credit: Dan Meyers on Unsplash
If you suspect that your teenager, or someone else you love, is suffering from mental anguish authorities urge parents and family members to seek help immediately.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (available 24/7):
Report the Sale of Concentrated Cannabis to Individuals Under the Age of 21:
Oneida County Sheriff's Office
Or call your local police department or sheriff's office
Information about Mental Health and Substance Use Services:
Herkimer County: (315) 867.1465
Lewis County: (315) 405.0696
Madison County: (315) 697.3947
Oneida County: (315) 768.3660
Onondaga County: (315) 471.1359
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Filed Under: anthony picente, drugs, juul, Kevin Burns, oneida county overdose response team, overdose, Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program, overdoses, Surgeon General, Tony Dokoupil, United States Surgeon General
Categories: New York News


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The search is on for someone to replace President Vernon Shaw when his first term expires in October, usually reliable Dominica Labour Party (DLP) and government sources have told the Sun.
"We definitely want to replace him (President Shaw)," said one DLP source familiar with the discussions.
A second source, also familiar with the discussions, was a little less direct, telling that Sun: "The current holder's term ends in October and we are not sure if he wants to continue."
Both sources, along with two high-ranking government officials confirm that the discussions are ongoing. They all said that the recently retired Methodist Superintendent, Rev. William Watty was the administration's number one choice, although other names have come up.
"Rev. Watty features highly in all the discussions," one of the sources said. He would have the better appeal."
"The religious background puts him ahead of the others. We want to stress the religious," said another source.
The sources said that attorney and magistrate G.O.N. Emmanuel has also been considered, while one of the sources stated that of Dr. Nicholas Liverpool, as member of the Organization of American States (OAS) Administrative Tribunal, has also been considered but that he turned down the invitation for personal reasons.
The DLP's top choice also seems set to turn down the invitation. The sources said they were not quite sure if Prime Minister Pierre Charles had contacted Rev. Watty, and the retired cleric suggested to the Sun that no formal approach had been made.
"One or two friends have talked to me but each time I've said I'm not interested," Rev. Watty told the Sun. The Sun did not contact either Dr. Liverpool or Emmanuel.
At a news conference last Thursday, Prime Minister Charles revealed little to reporters about the issue.
"The latest on this right now is that Mr. Vernon Lorden Shaw is the president of Dominica," he responded to a reporter's question.
Charles Savarin, the leader of the coalition partner, the Dominica Freedom Party (DFP), was himself saying little on the question of the presidency.
"I don't think it would be proper for me to discuss this at this time. I am part of the coalition government and I don't want to fuel speculation on anything the government should announce," Savarin told the Sun. The DFP leader refused to say whether or not his party had discussed the matter. However, another senior DFP official told the Sun that the party had not discussed it.


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Spain risks incident in Gibraltar, MPs warn Nato
The Rock of Gibraltar Credit: Paul Grover for the Telegraph
Laura Hughes, Political Correspondent
31 July 2016 • 9:41am
Laura Hughes
A group of Tory MPs have warned the Secretary General of Nato that Spain's behaviour towards Gibraltar is a threat to British security could lead to a "serious" incident at sea.
The MPs have written to the head of Nato expressing concern over 210 "unlawful incursions" of Spanish state vessels into British Gibraltarian waters.
They add that Spain's behavior as a Nato ally is becoming "increasingly unreliable".
A fisherman holds a Spanish flag during a protest in the bay of Algeciras, near the Rock of Gibraltar Credit: AFP/Getty Images/MARCOS MORENO
The small peninsula off the south coast of Spain, a British Overseas Territory since 1713 and known to its 30,000 residents as "the Rock", remains a major source of diplomatic tensions.
The Foreign Office have described Spain's actions as "provocative" and the government has called the Spanish Ambassador 5 times since 2011 to express concerns over border delays and incursions.
The MPs write that Spain's refusal to allow US Naval ships to bunker in Gibraltar and then dock at Spanish ports "is to the detriment of Western security".
The island of Gibraltar
In their letter they said: "We are personally fearful that these incursions will eventually result in a serious incident at sea with collisions and a danger of serious injury.
"The fact that Spain impedes the free movement of Nato forces between Gibraltar and Spain is to the detriment of Western Security, for example not allowing US Naval ships to bunker in Gibraltar and then dock at Spanish ports."
They also argue the Spanish Governments decision not to give permission for Royal Air Force aircraft to overfly Spanish airspace on their way to and from Gibraltar adds an estimated cost to each flight of £5,000 to £10,000.
The British nuclear submarine HMS Tireless approaches the port of Gibraltar
"It seems to us that Spain's behavior as a Nato Ally is becoming increasingly unreliable," they write.
"The Spanish Government allows the refueling of Russian warships in the Spanish enclave of Ceutra at a time when Russia has invaded the Ukraine and is aggressively testing Natos reactions.
"Yet the Spanish Foreign Minister makes ongoing verbal threats against Gibraltar."
Britain complains to Spain after an armed standoff between Royal Navy and Guardia Civil
It comes just a month after Spain proposed sharing sovereignty with Gibraltar after Britain voted to leave the European Union, saying this could be a prelude to bringing the British overseas territory back under its control.
The majority of those living in Gibraltar are British citizens with British passports, although thousands of Spaniards cross from mainland Spain to work on the peninsula every day.
Jack Lopresti MP, Chair for the APPG for Gibraltar and a member of the Parliamentary Nato Assembly, said: "I am sure that Spain's ongoing war of attrition against Gibraltar, including the foolish and dangerous games that its security forces play by entering British Gibraltarian territorial waters and airspace without permission, is deliberately provocative and I fear that one day it could result in a terrible and tragic accident."