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Genes involved in Hereditary Cancer Syndromes - How to use this list
Who should see a Cancer Genetics Specialist?
Anybody who is concerned about their own risk or their family's risk of cancer can see a Cancer Genetics Specialist such as a Genetic Oncologist. You don't need to have had cancer yourself.
Sydney Cancer Genetics is a private, specialised medical service supporting individuals and families concerned about cancer.
We provide genetic counselling and genetic testing (including BRCA1 and BRCA2) throughout Australia
Our staff includes Genetic Oncologist Dr Hilda High. Dr High sees patients throughout Australia via Telehealth and face to face in Sydney from rooms in Wahroonga and Ultimo.
For a list of both public hospital based familial cancer clinics and other private cancer genetics services see The Human Genetics Society of Australasia.
The Adenomatous Polyposis Coli gene (APC) causes Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. As the names suggest a mutation in the APC gene causes polyps (adenomas), particularly in the colon. Familial Adenomatous Polyposisaffects 1 in 7,000 to 1 in 22,000 people.
In the classic form, 100 to 1000s of polyps develop in the colon. The polyps start appearing in the early teens and left untreated these polyps almost always become cancerous. The classical form is associated with a phenotype that includes desmoids, cysts in the jaw (osteomas), harmless changes in the eye (CHRPE) and polyps elsewhere in the gastrointestinal tract.
There is also a milder, attenuated form with 10s to 100s of polyps, usually appearing at a later age.
This syndrome has also been called Gardner syndrome in the past.
There is a 50% chance of a person who carries an APC mutation, whether male or female, passing the mutation to their son or daughter. If a mutation is identified, then predictive testing would be available for blood relatives, including children in this case.
There's lots that can be done to reduce risk. For more information, see the links below
The Centre for Genetic Education fact sheet on Hereditary Bowel Cancer.
The US National Library of Medicine's Genetics Home Reference page on Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
You may also find the Cancer Institutes FAP brochure useful, although the eviQ page provides the most up to date screening and testing advice.
The Cancer Institute's eviQ pages provide accurate management and testing guidelines. The site is open to patients and doctors: they just ask that you register so that can track usage. Go to www.eviQ.org.au and look under Cancer Genetics, Management in the left hand Category Menu
We haven't found a specific Australian Support Group for this syndrome yet. If you know of one, please tell us!
This gene causes different problems depending on whether one or both of the copies of ATM carry a mutation.
If an individual inherits one copy of the ATM gene with a mutation, the lifetime risk of breast cancer increases. With one a specific ATM (c.7271T>G) mutation, the lifetime risk of breast cancer is high (similar to that associated with a germline BRCA2 gene mutation.)
If an individual inherits mutations in the ATM gene from both their mother and their father (autosomal recessive) Ataxia-Telangiectasia syndrome occurs. This is rare condition, affecting 1 in 40,000 to 100,000 people worldwide. It causes severe disability and is usually diagnosed in early childhood. It is characterised by poor co-ordination and balance ("ataxia") and small clusters of enlarged blood vessels that are red or purple and often spidery in appearance and are seen in the eyes and on the skin ("telangiectasia"). The immune system may also be weakened.
The US Genetics Home Reference site has information on the condition, how it is inherited as well as management advice.
The Cancer Institute's eviQ pages provide accurate management and testing guidelines for women who carry the ATM (c.7271T>G) mutation. The site is open to patients and doctors: they just ask that you register so that can track usage. Go to www.eviQ.org.au and look under Cancer Genetics, Management in the left hand Category Menu
BrAsh AT is a support group for individuals and families affected by Ataxia-Telangiectasia. It is based in Queensland but runs activities throughout Australia.
BAP1 (the BRCA1–associated protein 1) is referred to as a tumor suppressor gene.
Inherited (germline) BAP1 mutations are associated with benign melanocytic naevi ("moles") occurring at an early age. BAP1 mutations also cause an increased risk of melanoma at an older age, especially of the skin but also of the eye (uveal melanoma). Mesothelioma (a cancer of the lining of the chest cavity, usually associated with asbestos exposure) is more common.
BAP1 related cancer syndrome is very rare and scientists are still learning about the lifetime cancer risks.
There's lots that can be done to reduce melanoma risk. The most important is to avoid excess sun exposure. High risk families or people who have already had a melanoma should have annual skin checks with their doctor.
For more information, see the links below
Most articles on BAP1 are "scholarly" and no link to a patient friendly site is available, to our knowledge, at this time.
Melanoma support groups:
– The Melanoma Institute Australia
– Melanoma Patients Australia
There are many support groups for people with mesothelioma, although most relate to absestos exposure.
– The Australian Mesothelioma Society has a list.
BARD1
We are still updating our website. Please check back soon or email us for information
BMPR1A
BRCA1 or BRCA2
BRCA stands for BReast CAncer. The two genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 are important for fixing the mistakes that can occur in our DNA.Women who have inherited a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation have an high lifetime risk of breast cancer (40 to 80%) and ovarian cancer (10 to 40%). Men who have inherited a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation have an increased risk of breast (6 to 7%) and prostate cancer (8 to 15%). People who have inherited a mutation in BRCA2 have an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer (5%) and this risk increases if they smoke.
These genes are stable. You are very unlikely to be the first person in your family to develop a germline (heritable) mutation, although you may be the first person to get a BRCA related cancer.
Founder mutations (that is, mistakes in a particular spot in the gene's code) are known to occur when groups of people are separated due to religious, ethnic or geographic reasons over long periods of time. This was the case for the Ashkenazi Jewish people who moved into central and Eastern Europe almost 2 thousand years ago. That's why women who have breast or ovarian cancer are asked about Jewish heritage: it is nothing to do with the religion itself! A woman of Ashkenazi heritage who has breast or ovarian cancer is significantly more likely to carry a BRCA mutation and is eligible publicly funded testing.
Triple negative breast cancer (that is ER negative, PR negative and HER2 negative) has a strong association with BRCA mutations. For women diagnosed with triple negative cancer at or before age 50, the likelihood she carries a BRCA mutation ~10%. In Australia, publicly funded genetic testing is therefore available for these women, regardless of family history. Women diagnosed with triple negative at an older age may elect to have BRCA testing, especially if they have a family history of BRCA-related cancers.
Although originally named because of the increased risk of breast cancer, BRCA mutations also increase the risk of ovarian cancer. There is a >10% chance that a woman who is diagnosed with a high grade serous ovarian cancer before age 70 carries a BRCA mutation. In Australia, publicly funded genetic testing is therefore available for these women, regardless of their family history.
Recent research suggests that in men whose prostate cancer has spread to their other organs or bones that they have up to a 10% chance of carry a BRCA mutation. This could be higher if there is a family history of BRCA-related cancers.
There is a lot that can be done to reduce cancer risk.
Some women, like Angelina Jolie, elect to have bilateral mammograms. This is the most effective way to reduce breast cancer risk. For women who don't have mastectomies, annual breast screening with mammograms should start at age 30. Annual breast MRI is included between the ages of 30 and 50.
There is no effective screening for ovarian cancer at the moment. The blood tests and ultrasounds are just not sensitive enough to detect the cancer before it has had a chance to spread to the surrounding tissues. Instead, the ovaries and tubes should be removed by age 40 for a BRCA1 mutation carrier and age 45 for a BRCA2 mutation carrier.
There is a 50% chance of a person who carries a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, whether male or female, passing the mutation to their son or daughter. If a mutation is identified, then predictive testing would be available for adult blood relatives.
The Centre for Genetic Education fact sheet on Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer.
The US National Library of Medicine's Genetics Home Reference page on BRCA1 and BRCA1
There are many support groups in Australia. Your local hospital probably has one. These are just a few national groups:
Ovarian Cancer Australia
Pink Hope
BRIP1
We are still updating our website. Please check back soon or please email us for information
CDKN2A and CDK4
CDKN2A and CDK4 mutations increase melanoma risk and CDKN2A mutations has also been associated with an increased risk of pancreatic and kidney cancer risk, particularly if the individual smokes.
In Australia, melanoma is the 3rd most common cancer. It affects 1:18 people, mainly over age 60.
When 2 or more first degree relatives (close relatives such as your parents, brothers and sisters or children) have had a melanoma, it is referred to a familial malignant melanoma syndrome.
Increased risk of melanoma can be caused by genes that affect how someone looks (their "phenotype") and how their skin reacts to sun exposure. These features include fair or red hair; pale skin; blue or green eyes, naevi ("moles").
In some families, the risk is also increased because of a mutation in a particularly gene, such as CDKN2A (other genes included CDK4, BAP1, POT1, ACD, TERF2IP and TERT). These kind of inherited gene mutations are rare. For example, the average Australian diagnosed with a melanoma has only a 2% chance that it was caused by an inherited CDKN2A mutation. However, for someone has had 3 or more melanomas and also has 2 or more close family members who have had a melanoma, the chance may be as high as 60%.
There's lots that can be done to reduce melanoma risk. The most important is to avoid excess sun exposure. High risk families or people who have already had a melanoma should have annual skin checks with their doctor. These checks should include dermoscopy, total-body photography and/or sequential digital dermoscopy imaging.
CHEK2
FLCN
Mutations in the Folliculin gene (FLCN) are associated with Birt Hogg Dubé syndrome (BHD). It is very rare, with around 400 families known worldwide.
Individuals with BHD almost always develop small skin coloured lumps on the face and chest (benign skin tumours called fibrofolliculoma) which appear in the 20s. Individuals with BHD have a high chance of developing cysts in the lungs and the kidneys. Kidney tumours occur in 20 to 30% of individuals. These tend to be bilateral, multifocal and slow growing. In some cases these tumours may develop into cancers.
Because of the risk of pneumothorax, a medicalert bracelet should be worn and smoking and high ambient pressures should be avoided.
Screening for renal tumours should start at age 20 with an abdominal MRI, followed by annual high quality renal ultrasound.
The severity of the signs and symptoms vary among affected individuals, even within families, and is not predictable.
There is a 50% chance of a person who carries an FLCN mutation, whether male or female, passing the mutation to their son or daughter. If a mutation were identified, then predictive testing would be available for adult blood relatives. However, as current genetic testing does not identify a mutation in all individuals who meets the clinical diagnosis of Birt Hogg Dubé syndrome, their first degree relatives (parents, siblings and children) should have at least baseline screening from age 20.
The Cancer Institute's eviQ pages provide accurate management and testing guidelines for individuals with Birt Hogg Dubé syndrome. The site is open to patients and doctors: they just ask that you register so that can track usage. Go to www.eviQ.org.au and look under Cancer Genetics, Management in the left hand Category Menu
BHD Foundation is a support group for individuals and families affected by Birt Hogg Dubé syndrome. It is based in the USA but has members worldwide.
Rare Cancers Australia is a support group for individuals and families affected by rare cancers.
GREM1
MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2 or EPCAM
MUTYH
PALB2
POLD1
PTCH
RAD51C; RAD51D
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SDHB, SDHD, SDHC, SDHA, SDHAF2
A mutation in one of the SDH family of genes (SHDA, SDHB, SDHC, SDHD and SDHAF2) is associated with the Hereditary Paraganglioma Pheochromocytoma syndrome.
It is characterised by the development of paraganglioma and/or pheochromocytoma ("pheos" for short). In some cases, stomach cancers (called GISTs or GastroIntestinal Stromal Tumours) and/or kidney cancers occur. The likelihood of these tumours and cancers developing depends on which of the SDH genes is affected.
The Hereditary Paraganglioma Pheochromocytoma syndrome is very rare, affecting 1 in a million people.
Paraganglioma and pheos can be associated with mutation in other genes including
the VHL gene (associated with Von Hippel Lindau syndrome)
the RET gene (associated with Multiple Neuroendocrine syndrome)
the NF1 gene (associated with Neurofibromatosis type 1)
Paraganglioma and pheos are very rare tumours. However, when they occur, there is a 10% to 30% chance that they occurred because of a germline (inheritable) gene mutation. Genetic testing is nearly always recommended. Often the clinical or family history and/or staining tests of the tumour gives a clue as to which gene may be involved. If not, a pheo gene panel test to check the 10 or more pheo genes may be recommended.
Paraganglioma arise from tissue that is part of the nervous system and that runs along the outside of the spine. This tissue is called the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Pheos are tumours found in the adrenal gland above the kidney. The tumours may grow and press on other structures. Sometimes they may become cancerous and spread.
Pheos and paraganglioma that arise in the sympathetic nervous system usually secrete hormones, especially if located in the chest, abdomen or pelvis. These hormones are involved in the "flight or fight response". They are called catecholamines and include hormones such as adrenalin. The symptoms of intermittent catecholamine excess include episodes of heart palpitations associated with high blood pressure, facial flushing, headaches and sweating.
There is a 50% chance of a person who carries a germline SDH mutation, whether male or female, passing the mutation to their son or daughter. If a mutation were identified, then predictive testing would be available for adult blood relatives. This allows screening of at risk relatives to start early. The SDHD gene is unusual: the mutation almost never causes problems if it is inherited from the mother (this is called imprinting).
There is lot's that can be done to reduce risk. Individuals with an SDHB, SDHC or SDHD gene mutation should start screening from ages 5 to 10, depending on the mutation type. (The SDHA gene mutations are less likely to cause problems). This allows early detection and treatment of tumours. Screening includes annual blood pressure measurements and fasting blood tests as well as imaging of the spine, kidneys and adrenals every 2 to 3 years.
The SDH genes are involved in pathways that are switched on when oxygen levels are low. People with SDH and other paraganglioma and pheo gene mutations should not smoke or live at high altitudes.
For more information, see the links below:
Genetics Home Reference site has information on Hereditary Paraganglioma Pheochromocytoma syndrome associated with the SDH family of genes
The Cancer Institute's eviQ pages provide accurate management and testing guidelines for individuals with a mutation in the SDH family of genes. The site is open to patients and doctors: they just ask that you register so that can track usage. Go to www.eviQ.org.au and look under Cancer Genetics, Management in the left hand Category Menu
The Pheo Para Trooperssupport group is for individuals and families with a mutation in the SDH family of genes or affected by Paraganglioma and/or Pheochromocytoma. They are based in the USA but have members around the world.
SMAD4
STK11
Mutation in the STK11 gene are associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. It is a rare cancer syndrome, affecting 1 in 25,000 to 1 in 300,000 people.
Individuals with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome develop hamartomatous polyps. These are non cancerous growths that occur mainly in the small intestines, large intestines and the stomach. These polyps may first occur in childhood. They can cause bleeding and, as they can grow large, can cause abdominal pain and recurrent bowel obstructions and/or intussusception
Individuals with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome usually develop freckling (actually dark blue to dark brown macules) on the lips and inside the mouth as well as around the mouth, lips and nostrils. While freckles are very common, it is very unusual to have many on the lips or inside the mouth. These dark macules appear in childhood but may fade as a person gets older.
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is associated with an increased risk of cancer of the large and small intestine, stomach, pancreas, breast and ovary. Women may develop a very rare form of cervical cancer (that is not associated with the HPV virus) and men can develop a rare tumour of the testes called large calcifying Sertoli cell tumours, which secrete oestrogen.
There is a 50% chance of a person who carries a STK11 mutation, whether male or female, passing the mutation to their son or daughter. If a mutation were identified, then predictive testing would be available for adult blood relatives.
There's lots that can be done to reduce risk. Screening for gastrointestinal tumours should start at age 10 and for women, breast screening should start at age 30.
The Cancer Institute's eviQ pages provide accurate management and testing guidelines for individuals with STK11 mutations. The site is open to patients and doctors: they just ask that you register so that can track usage. Go to www.eviQ.org.au and look under Cancer Genetics, Management in the left hand Category Menu
The Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome Online Support Group is a support group for individuals and families affected by Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. It is based in the USA but has members worldwide.
© 2016 Cancer Genetics Fund


Cyril Ramaphosa wipes a tear after being announced as the new ANC President during the 54th ANC National Elective Conference held at Nasrec.
Cyril Ramaphosa, the newly elected leader of the African National Congress, will have a tenuous hold on power in the party after his allies fell short of securing outright control over its top leadership structure.
A lack of support from a clear majority of the ANC's National Executive Committee's 86 voting members will limit his scope to drive policy changes and assert his authority over President Jacob Zuma, who's second term as the nation's leader ends in 2019. The NEC is the ANC's highest decision-making structure in between its five-yearly national conferences.
Half of the Ramaphosa's camp's 80 preferred candidates who appeared on a list circulated at the ANC's national conference in Johannesburg won election to the NEC. Forty-seven of those favored by the faction led by Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who lost to Ramaphosa in the party presidential race, were chosen. Seven of those picked were on both lists and their allegiances are unclear.
The composition of the executive committee will constrain Ramaphosa's ability to set the government's agenda to promote economic growth, create jobs and crack down on corruption. He beat Dlamini-Zuma for the presidency by the smallest margin since the ANC came to power in 1994, and only two of the other top-five party officials elected with him who also sit on the executive committee are considered solid allies.
Ramaphosa's backers who made the cut included former finance minister Pravin Gordhan, parliamentary Speaker Baleka Mbete and Senzo Mchunu, the former premier of the eastern KwaZulu-Natal province who failed in his bid to become the party's secretary-general.
Dlamini-Zuma, the former wife of Zuma, also secured election, alongside Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba and former central bank Governor Tito Mboweni, who appeared on her faction's list.
Former ANC Treasurer-General Zweli Mkhize won the most votes of the 80 additional members of the NEC, followed by Lindiwe Zulu, the minister of small business development. Their names appeared on both camp's lists.


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import com.intellij.openapi.actionSystem.AnActionEvent;
import com.intellij.openapi.actionSystem.CommonDataKeys;
import com.intellij.openapi.actionSystem.ToggleAction;
import com.intellij.openapi.command.WriteCommandAction;
import com.intellij.openapi.diagnostic.Logger;
import com.intellij.openapi.editor.Caret;
import com.intellij.openapi.editor.Document;
import com.intellij.openapi.editor.Editor;
import com.intellij.openapi.project.DumbAware;
import com.intellij.openapi.util.TextRange;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiDocumentManager;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiElement;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiFile;
import com.intellij.psi.tree.IElementType;
import com.intellij.psi.util.PsiTreeUtil;
import com.intellij.psi.util.PsiUtilCore;
import com.intellij.util.containers.ContainerUtil;
import org.intellij.plugins.markdown.lang.MarkdownElementTypes;
import org.intellij.plugins.markdown.lang.MarkdownTokenTypes;
import org.intellij.plugins.markdown.ui.actions.MarkdownActionUtil;
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import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;

import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.List;

public abstract class BaseToggleStateAction extends ToggleAction implements DumbAware {
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  @Override
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    SelectionState lastState = null;
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      PsiDocumentManager.getInstance(file.getProject()).commitDocument(document);
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Paul Ramsay
FOH Engineer Paul Ramsay Uses Waves MultiRack and
Waves Plugins on Kasabian's Current Tour
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, November 17, 2014 — Renowned live FOH engineer Paul Ramsay (known for his work with such artists as The Who, Annie Lennox and Skunk Anansie) uses Waves MultiRack, Waves Extreme Servers, and Waves plugins on English rock act Kasabian's current tour.
Ramsay notes, "I started working with Waves plugins on Roger Daltrey's solo 2011 U.S. tour. I had a DiGiCo SD7 with a pair of Waves SoundGrid servers. It all went really well, and I was very happy with the results. I didn't take any external outboard like I normally do with a SD7, other than a TC M6000. I've been mixing on DiGiCo consoles since the start of 2003, first with the D5, then with the SD7 when that came out. I think they are the best-sounding consoles and by far the best surface to mix on, hands down. The backup is second to none. Now, with integrated Waves plugins, I use no outboard gear at all other than a Lake for system EQ. I used to always carry my trusty rackmounted TC M6000 and TC 2290 along with a selection of valve compressors and high-end outboard EQs, ending up with a large double rack of outboard. Now with Waves, I carry no outboard FX. With the kind support of Waves Live Product Specialist Fabrizio Piazzini, I was introduced to the Waves IR Live, which has enabled me to use the impulse response of the TC M6000 and a bunch of other quality reverb units. I've been using Waves IR Live for all my reverbs, using the same favorite programs I would have used on a rackmounted M6000 or Lexicon 960L and sounding just as good, with all the recall in the snapshots for each song."
Ramsay continues, "My favorite vocal compression plugin is Waves CLA-2A, which gives a good emulation of a nice, smooth compressor—the kind you don't notice even when it's working hard. On my main vocals I have the Waves C6 Multiband Compressor, which responds quickly to take out any peak frequencies in the singer's voice without EQing them out, including when the singer cups the end of the mic capsule and changes the whole sound of the mic. The Waves H-Delay Hybrid Delay sounds great for a quick go-to delay, emulating what I would have used externally with no loss of quality. I use three instances of the H-Delay in total, all recalled on the snapshots for each song, flicking between mono delays and ping-pongs. When Kasabian tour behind an album, we must be able to emulate the album's effects. On their new album 48.13, there are various distortions on the vocals. Getting a good vocal distortion in a live setting can be tricky though: rack-mounted multi-effects always sound too digital and processed, and stomp boxes are just too saturated for the sound I'm trying to emulate. With Waves, I use the Waves REDD.17 to get a nice, pleasing grit to the vocal without sounding too over the top, and I can just drop this on certain phrases, as required, via a macro on the SD7. I also use the Q10 EQ with the telephone preset and tweak the filters a bit until I have a great-sounding telephone-type vocal."
Ramsay concludes, "Working with MultiRack and Waves plugins, I can now find an effect or insert to emulate any sound without having to call my sound vendor or bring out a vast array of outboard units in a number of racks. So the artist is happy, I'm happy, and the production manager is happy as he saves on truck space and freighting costs."
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Waves is the world's leading developer of audio DSP solutions for the professional, broadcast, and consumer electronics audio markets. Since its start in the early '90s with the introduction of the Q10 equalizer plugin, Waves has gone on to develop a comprehensive line of over 130 audio plugins, including industry standards like the L1 and L2 Ultramaximizers, popular vintage console models, and innovative mixing tools like Vocal Rider and the Artist Signature Series. For its accomplishments, Waves received a Technical GRAMMY® Award in 2011, and the Q10 was selected as an inductee into the TECnology Hall of Fame. Waves technologies are now used to improve sound quality in virtually every sector of the audio market, from recording, mixing, mastering and post-production to broadcast, live sound, and consumer electronics. Waves has over 20 years of expertise in the development of psychoacoustic signal processing algorithms that leverage knowledge of human auditory perception to radically improve perceived sound quality. Waves' award-winning processors are utilized to improve sound quality in the creation of hit records, major motion pictures, and top-selling video games worldwide. Waves offers computer software and hardware-plus-software solutions for the professional and broadcast markets. The company's WavesLive division is a market leader in all live sound sectors, spearheading the development of solutions for all live platforms. Under its Maxx brand, Waves offers semiconductor and licensable algorithms for consumer electronics applications. Waves Maxx technologies dramatically enhance audio performance and are used by industry leaders such as Dell, ASUS, JVC, and many others.

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Here at Valley Child Care & Learning Centers we are starting a new curriculum. It's broken down into different themes for each month. And then into subjects such as: Circle Time, Language, Math Building, Sensory/Science, Movement, Social Emotional, Cooking, Art and Dramatic Play.
Every Month I will give you a monthly sneak peak of what your children will be doing for that month. Later in the month there will be pictures of the activities actually happening in the classrooms. These activities will be featured in the blog. Let's jump into October.
Circle Time: Identifying Items that start with the letters G, H and I. Learning about green vegetables and how they can help our bodies be healthy. They will be reviewing Halloween Safety Tips and Fire safety tips from last month. Our Teacher will also introduce Grocery Store manners and Restaurant manners.


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Rest Your Thoughts Here: The Gender Chronicles is an ongoing repository of reflections on gender and sexuality. The project was conceived by Sandbox Collective, curated by interdisciplinary artist Deepikah Bharadwaj and supported by Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, Bangalore.
2021 started with the idea of notebooks and artbooks making their way to people's homes. Boxes with books, stickers and stationery that people used to create their art, jot down their thoughts, sometimes rant and rave, sometimes reflect and introspect on everything that constituted gender stories.
Many contributors poured their heart out to the gender journals that went around town collecting little nuggets of our collective experiences.
Here we are presenting a curated and collected gender journal, a chronicle of sorts.
About Sheena
Sheena Khalid is a theatre director, writer and actor based in Mumbai. She is a founding member of the theatre company, Patchworks Ensemble. She is a story-teller with Kommune, where she also works part-time. Personally speaking, she continues to deepen her exploration into performances and stories about and by women. She strives to create content that is relevant, engaging and humorous.
Sheena Khalid, had conversations with a range of people about their experiences with gender while growing up, at work, culturally, in the modern day and more. A few voices were also collected by other members of the Sandbox team
Response from Nimi Ravindran from Sandbox Collective: We are a women's led arts collective, and our work focuses largely on gender issues. In March 2020 when we went into a lockdown, we realised how even the pandemic played out differently for different genders. Internationally we heard that domestic violence escalated, our friends in the theatre were fund raising for transgender people and sex workers who had no way of coping with with a calamity. It was a testing time for women and gender minorities, we at Sandbox wanted to do something that involved something tangible, we remembered how we passed chits in class in school (and go into trouble with teachers) and decided to pass these journals around town for people to write/draw/paint/ their gender stories. And interdisciplinary artist Deepikah Bharadwaj was our immediate choice to collaborate with us and curate this project.
Response from Deepikah: Building on that idea, we named the project Rest your thoughts here (RYTH): The Gender Chronicles. Not a very convenient name, but we wanted to invite people to just take a breath and put down their thoughts in the journals. There was no expectation or benchmark, even a small note or scribble was welcome. We sprinkled the journals with some prompts like- "emotional achaar (pickle)" , "sometimes I wonder" etc. amongst other arbid collages to break the formidableness of a blank page. We wanted to create a safe space through the RYTH boxes which travelled the town carrying the journals, art supplies, markers, some candy, etc
How was the idea for The Gender Chronicles born?
It's a little difficult to say the exact number. Many people wrote multiple entries, anonymously. Sometimes the journals passed through a house party and everyone wrote in it. There were about 7 of these that circulated in different parts of the city. We tried our best for the journals to not be an echo chamber for only the most popular narratives around gender and sexuality. The lockdowns were a deterrent in these books travelling beyond the urban youth population, but, we did manage to get a few varied perspectives.
We did an online collaborative event using a MIRO (whiteboard) board where people contributed live. Anecdotes spoke to other anecdotes, it was a beautiful and fulfilling to experience this. How much people would love to share their thoughts and life if they only got the space to do it.
How many people participated? And, are they from different walks of life and social backgrounds?
Yes. We hope this will be an ongoing project that will, in its next phase, be a hybrid version and encompass both a physical as well as an online version. The physical exhibition will take place next year and we will be open to online submissions that could include anything from art, design, text, video, audio etc.
Is it going to be a recurring exhibition?
More about project RYTH
Deepikah is an interdisciplinary artist based in Bangalore, India. Trained in Communication design from Delhi, she uses painting and installation art to express issues related to gender, self-worth, and perception. Her project "Trial Room" tackles body dysmorphia and social conditioning, and was exhibited at Gender Bender 2018 and then at The Irregulars Art Fair in 2019. Her online exhibit, "SarvSatvikRashtra- Atmanirbhar2Q48'' launched in January 2021 as a part of a virtual residency - Fissure by Pollinator. She is currently curating a gender journal project for Sandbox collective called Rest Your Thought Here.


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var req = require('request'),
	debug = require('debug')("spotify-playbutton"),
	Wm = require('window-mock'),
	Promise =  require('promise'),
	shimmer = require('shimmer'),
	domino = require('domino'),
	$ = require('jquery')(domino.createWindow()),
    XMLHttpRequest = require('xmlhttprequest').XMLHttpRequest,
	ModifiedOriginGenerator = function() {
		var r = new XMLHttpRequest();
		r.setHeader("Origin","https://embed.spotify.com");
		return r;
	};

// TODO: I presume this can/will fuck with the client application.
// IF/WHEN we pull out TLS stuff cause we should do that,
// we should remember to pull this out too
$.support.cors = true;
$.ajaxSettings.xhr = ModifiedOriginGenerator;

/**
 * Export a Promise that resolves to a SpotifyRemote
 *
 * @param object opts {SSL:boolean}
 */
module.exports = function (opts) {
	opts = opts || {SSL: true};

	return new Promise(function (resolve, reject) {
		req("http://open.spotify.com/token", function (err, res, body) {
			if (err || res.statusCode !== 200) {
				return reject(err || res.statusCode);
			}
			var t = JSON.parse(body).t;
			debug("got a token "+t);

			// this is spotifys entire client file. we're going to strip out what we need and eval it
			// because, clearly we're insane.
			req("https://d2b1xqaw2ss8na.cloudfront.net/static/js/md.js", function (err, res, body) {
				if (err || res.statusCode !== 200) {
					return reject(err || res.statusCode);
				}

				debug("got the library");

				// this is how we identify where SpotifyRemote starts and ends. if the lib updates we just change these search terms
				// TODO: find a better (less scary feeling) solution
				var startIndex = body.indexOf('"SpotifyRemote"in window');
				var endIndex = body.indexOf('HTTP_SPOTIFY_OPEN_BASE="http://open.spotify.com";') + 'HTTP_SPOTIFY_OPEN_BASE="http://open.spotify.com";'.length;

				var remote = body.substr(startIndex, endIndex-startIndex);
				var window = new Wm();

				// if you wanna use ssl we set some things up (you should probably use it, too)
				if (opts.SSL) {
					debug("using SSL");
					window.location.protocol = "https:";

					//TODO: maybe we should run in a child_process so this doesn't fuck with
					// all TLS in the client application. this module is already hella sketchy
					// though, so leaving this here for now
					process.env['NODE_TLS_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZED'] = '0';
				} else {
					window.location.protocol = "http:";
				}

				var SpotifyRemote = {};

				// TODO: kill everyone ever.
				debug("about to EVAL (yeah, be fucking scared)");
				eval(remote);
				debug("EVAL-ed");

				shimmer.wrap(SpotifyRemote, "createCookie", function (o) {
					return function () {
						debug("oh fuck. the spotify library tried to make a cookie",arguments);
						return o.apply(this,arguments);
					};
				});

				shimmer.wrap(SpotifyRemote.desktop.utils, "ajax", function (original) {
					return function () {
						var old = arguments[0].url;

						if (old.indexOf("https://") === 0 && old.indexOf("http://") === 0) {
							arguments[0].url = window.location.protocol + arguments[0].url;
							debug("modifying url from "+old+" to "+arguments[0].url);
						}

						shimmer.wrap(arguments[0], "success", function (original) {
							return function () {
								debug("ajax ok");

								return original.apply(this, arguments);
							};
						});

						shimmer.wrap(arguments[0], "error", function (original) {
							return function () {
								debug("ajax failed", arguments);

								return original.apply(this, arguments);
							};
						});

						return $.ajax(arguments[0]);
					};
				});

				// TODO: figure out if we're actually resolved when we call init, or if we need to wait more
				resolve(SpotifyRemote.init(t, void 0, function cb(){}, {shouldUseWebPlayer: false}));
			});

		});
	});
};


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'Ant-Man And The Wasp' Originally Had A Captain America Cameo
By Chris Evangelista/July 25, 2018 11:30 am EST
Ant-Man and the Wasp almost had a hilarious Captain America cameo, but director Peyton Reed decided to cut it, because he doesn't want us to have nice things. Read all about the Captain America cameo below.
One of the most memorable running gags from Spider-Man: Homecoming involved PSAs featuring Chris Evans as Captain America. They gave Evans a chance to flex his comedic muscles (instead of just his regular, giant man muscles), and garnered big laughs. Well, it turns out we almost had yet another hilarious Chris Evans Captain America cameo in a recent Marvel movie.
Alas, it didn't come to pass. Speaking with Radio Times, Ant-Man and the Wasp director Peyton Reed revealed that the script originally featured a cameo from ole Cap, but was ultimately cut to keep the film as a standalone movie. If the cameo had happened, it would've recreated the famous tarmac fight from Captain America: Civil War, as retold by Ant-Man/Scott Lang's buddy Luis (Michael Peña). This makes the fact that we lost the cameo even more disappointing, because one of my favorite things from the two Ant-Man movies are the scenes where Peña recounts events at lightning speed while we see hilarious recreations of them, complete with Peña's voice coming out of other actor's mouths. Here's how Reed described the scene:
"Early on, we had a version where we were going to do a quick version of the tarmac fight from Civil War, with some ridiculous thing where, you know, Captain America has Ant-Man as a baseball and throws him. Because the whole thing is Luis' version of events, right? We came up with all these ridiculous visuals."
Sadly, the scene was never shot, so it won't pop-up on the eventual Ant-Man and the Wasp Blu-ray. "It kind of felt like we'd referenced Captain America: Civil War so much, let's just do our own thing there," Reed said, adding:
"The idea was that this really wanted to be a little bit more standalone and in its own world...We knew that we wanted to continue the story of these characters and then introduce our own characters that were really far more relevant to the story we were telling...Plus the fact that we were coming right after Infinity War, which is really like everyone."
Look, I get all that. I really do. And I like the fact that Ant-Man and the Wasp is one of those rare Marvel Cinematic Universe films that stands alone. Still, now that I know of this potential cameo, it's hard to not be disappointed it never happened.


Is lastmod supposed to indicate the last modification date of the relevant file and if so how do I set it to do so?
All I can see are options for non, servers response, current time and an override. If I do server response it changes all to the same time of the server.
you should select "servers response" for that. Please note that it only applies to static html file since dynamically generated pages do not return "last-modified" header.


Stories have been circulating in the press over the past week regarding the number of acute illnesses arising from misuse of pesticides. From 2003-2010 the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) in the US recorded 111 cases of acute illness, and one death, after DIY bed bug exterminations. A North Carolina woman, who was suffering from underlying health problems died shortly after using 18 cans of chemical fogger to get rid of bed bugs in her trailer. No windows or doors were opened to ventilate the property. She had also applied pesticides to bed bug bites on her body, and spayed her hair in pesticide then covered it with a shower cap. Any certified pest control agent would realised that she had used around 17 more cans of bed bug fogger than recommended for the size of the area treated.
Excessive application is a major factor in home pesticide accidents. Many people believe that if a little amount is recommended on the label then a lot must be even better. Before using any DIY pest control product please read the product carefully, do not use more than the stated amount – the correct amount will be adequate to kill the bugs, and ensure you ventilate your property by leaving open a window.
Even more worrying the CDC recorded that over a third of those who became ill had applied pesticides without being certified to do so. In the majority of cases, those who became ill had been exposed to pyrethrins, pyrethroids or both – and were in toxicity category III. DIY pest control products containing chemicals in this category bears the word "Caution" on the label.
Over 7o% of the cases occurred within the last two years, which correlates with the rise we have been experiencing in bed bug infestations which is largely down to pesticide resistance and increased global travel.
Bed bug infestations are more effectively eradicated by chemical free heat treatments. If you need a bed bug treatment, please make sure the pest control company you use is certified and trained to use pesticides. A list of qualified pest control companies in the US is available from the National Pest Management Association.
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation collects and releases example of people mis-using pesticides. Here are some reasons why it is good to call the professionals.
A Los Angeles County tenant triggered three insect foggers in her apartment kitchen without extinguishing the pilot lights. As she opened the front door to leave, the material ignited and blew out her front windows. The 32-year-old woman was taken to a hospital with chest pain.
A homeowner discovered sewer rats were entering his home through a toilet. He bought an incendiary device intended for gophers and other burrowing pests, and dropped it down a plumbing vent on his roof. The device melted a plastic elbow in the pipe and the roof caught fire, causing $80,000 in damage before firefighters could extinguish the blaze.
In San Joaquin County, a 23-year-old man spotted a fly on his beer can, and sprayed an insecticide on the can. Later, as he drank from the can, his lips began to tingle.
In Los Angeles County, a woman sprayed an aerosol insecticide under her kitchen sink to kill cockroaches. To get a better shot, she stuck her head inside the cabinet and then inhaled fumes. Her lungs began to burn and she sought medical attention.
An Los Angeles resident who sprayed her kitchen to kill flies drank from a glass of water that sat uncovered in the same room while she sprayed. A runny nose, headache, and chest tightness prompted her to seek medical aid.
A woman moved the seat of her car back which triggered off an insect fogger nestling beneath the seat, filling her car with fumes.


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Mint Express Car Wash, Pho Houston host fundraisers for Cy-Fair Helping Hands
https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair/nonprofit/2020/09/03/mint-express-car-wash-pho-houston-host-fundraisers-for-cy-fair-helping-hands/
By Danica Lloyd | 12:15 PM Sep 3, 2020 CDT | Updated 12:15 PM Sep 3, 2020 CDT
Two local businesses are teaming up with Cy-Fair Helping Hands this month to support the nonprofit's efforts to feed individuals and families in need. The organization relies on donations from area businesses, churches and members of the community.
Pho Houston is hosting a free tasting event Sept. 4 at 8552 Hwy. 6, Houston, at 5 and 7 p.m. The University of Houston's executive chef will be serving Vietnamese-inspired dishes, such as pho brisket and bone marrow tamales, at no charge. A reservation is required, and attendees are encouraged to make monetary donations for Cy-Fair Helping Hands. www.facebook.com/phohouston
Mint Express Car Wash, which recently opened at 8640 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, is hosting a food collection drive daily from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
through Sept. 13. Officials said their goal is to collect 10,000 nonperishable canned food items. www.facebook.com/mintexpress.carwash
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When you rent a temporary dumpster, your goal is to fill it up and have the waste hauled away. But should you want your waste recycled, you might have to go about it in a slightly different fashion. Waste in the majority of temporary dumpsters is not recycled since the containers are so big and carry so much material.
If you are interested in recycling any waste from your endeavor, check into getting smaller containers. Many dumpster rental businesses in Blanchard have a wide range of containers available, including those for recycling. All these are normally smaller than temporary dumpsters; they are the size of routine trash bins and smaller.
Should you need to recycle, figure out whether the business you're working with uses single stream recycling (you do not need to sort the stuff) or in the event that you will need to form the recyclable material into distinct containers (aluminum cans, cardboard, plastics, etc.) This is going to really make a difference in the number of containers you should rent.
While roll off dumpsters are usually left on location, front load dumpsters will come pick up debris on a set schedule. That makes it possible for sterilization professionals to remove garbage and junk for multiple residences and companies in the area at affordable costs.
What if I need my dumpster in Blanchard picked up early?
When you make arrangements to rent a dumpster in Blanchard, part of your rental agreement comprises a stated duration of time you are permitted to use the container. You normally base this time on how long you think your project might take. The bigger the job, the longer you will need the dumpster. Most dumpster rental companies in Blanchard give you a speed for a certain number of days. Should you exceed that quantity of days, you will pay an additional fee daily. If the job goes more rapidly than expected, you may be ended with the dumpster sooner than you anticipated.
If that is true, give the dumpster business a call and they will likely come pick your container up early; this will permit them to rent it to someone else more immediately. You usually WOn't get a discount on your own rate if you ask for early pick up. Your rental fee includes 7 days (or no matter your term is), whether you use them all or not.
When you need to rent a dumpster in Blanchard to use at your house, it's a good idea to keep several guidelines in mind. First, ascertain the size dumpster that will work best for your job. Temporary dumpsters normally come in 10, 20, 30 and 40 yard sizes. Then consider the positioning of the dumpster on your premises. Recommendations call for you to give a space that is double the width and height of the container. This will definitely ensure proper height and space clearance.
The price you are quoted for the container will include a one time delivery and pick-up fee, along with regular fees for disposal, fuel and tax. You need to also realize you could only fill the container to the top; no debris should be sticking out. As the homeowner, you also had better check with your local city or municipality to determine if a license is necessary to place the container on the road.
If you rent a 30 yard dumpster, you'll be getting a container that will carry 30 cubic yards of waste or debris. Your 30 yard container will measure about 22 feet long by 8 feet wide by 6 feet high. These numbers could change somewhat depending on the dumpster rental company in Blanchard you select. A 30 yard dumpster will carry between 9 and 15 pickup truck loads of waste, so itis a great choice for whole-house residential cleanouts as well as commercial cleaning jobs.
Cheapest Dumpster Rental in Blanchard - Is It Worth It?
Clearly you need to spend as little money as possible when renting a dumpster in Blanchard. Occasionally, however, the most economical dumpster rental in Blanchard alternative is not worth it. Actually, it could end up costing you more in the long term.
Taking the cheapest alternative could mean that you simply get a dumpster that's too little for your project. After you fill up the dumpster, you would need to cover another to complete your job. It's usually cheaper to get a larger size and avoid the hassle.
The cheapest dumpster rental firms in Blanchard might not contain things like drop off and pick up fees. Make sure that your quotes contain all additional fees. This way you can compare prices correctly to get the very best price. Customer care another major consideration. Some companies keep prices low by cutting corners on service. The last thing that you would like would be to waste time looking forward to a truck to arrive with your dumpster.
The price to rent a dumpster in Blanchard depends on several variables such as the size you need and how long you need to keep it to complete your job. Normally, you can expect to spend more money for bigger dumpsters. Keeping the dumpster for a longer amount of time will also raise the price.
Getting quotes is among the very best ways to compare dumpster prices to be sure you get a fair deal. Since some firms may charge extra fees, it's vital that you make sure the price quote contains all the equipment and services which you need.
Generally, renting a dumpster in Blanchard is an affordable means to remove debris from a building, remodeling, or clean out project. As long as you get price quotes in order to compare your choices, you need to realize you could get a superb deal on a dumpster rental in Blanchard.
Most dumpster rental firms in Blanchard have clear-cut policies that will help you understand just how much it costs to rent equipment. Following these tips will help you stay away from hidden fees when renting a dumpster in Blanchard.
Many firms will charge you extra for keeping the dumpster longer than concurred. Make sure you plan ahead so you can keep the dumpster for a suitable amount of time. You need to also ask about additional fees so that you'll understand how much extra days cost.
The most typical dumpsters comprise 10-yard, 20-yard, 30-yard, and 40-yard models. When you have a tiny project, including clearing out a garage or cellar, you can probably reap the benefits of a 10-yard or 20-yard dumpster. When you have a larger project, including an entire remodel or building a new house, then you will likely need a 30-yard or 40-yard dumpster.
Lots of folks choose to rent a larger dumpster than they think they'll need. Although renting a larger dumpster prices more cash, it is more affordable than having to an additional dumpster after a little one gets complete.
5. Learn what services you get with your dumpster rental in Blanchard.
Whether or not you need a long-term or roll off dumpster is dependent upon the kind of job and service you need. Permanent dumpster service is for enduring needs that last longer than simply a few days. This includes matters like day to day waste and recycling needs. Temporary service is simply what the name indicates; a one-time demand for project-special waste removal.
Temporary rolloff dumpsters are delivered on a truck and are rolled off where they'll be utilized. These are typically larger containers that may handle all the waste that comes with that specific job. Permanent dumpsters are usually smaller containers because they're emptied on a regular basis and so do not need to hold as much at one time.
If you request a long-term dumpster, some businesses need at least a one-year service agreement for that dumpster. Roll off dumpsters just need a rental fee for the time that you just maintain the dumpster on the job.


Mrs. Bankston-Carter is the Director, of Strategic Outreach and Communications for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, where she is responsible for an outreach program which ensures that Veteran-owned and other small businesses have requisite knowledge and access to programs and services to increase their participation in the federal marketplace and with commercial partners. Mrs. Bankston-Carter is responsible for the development of small businesses informational tools, education and training, resource management, and execution of networking opportunities necessary to do business with VA. In addition, she facilitates events that offer small businesses direct access to procurement decision makers (PDM), contracting professionals, and commercial business partners to discuss capabilities; facilitate industry networking and partnerships; and gather market research for future procurements.
Mrs. Bankston-Carter is an Army Veteran. Her VA career began at the VA Veterans Benefits Administration in Waco, TX, where she was out-based at Fort Hood, Texas as a Counseling Psychologist, providing Chapter 31 vocational rehabilitation counseling and employment services to Veterans. From there she moved to the Washington, D.C. Veterans Affairs Central Office and served as the Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Liaison for the Eastern United States. She has worked in various positions and programs at VA, to include: Office of the Secretary, Center for Women Veterans, Director of the Customer Service Center at VA Central Office and Program Manager for the Veterans Employment Service Office.
A native of Arkansas, Mrs. Bankston-Carter's educational background began at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Human Development Family Studies degree with an emphasis on Juvenile Delinquency. She received her Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from the University of Texas and is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Counseling Studies from the University of Washington.
Mrs. Bankston-Carter is very active in her local community, military community and with Women Veterans. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.


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HRW reports abuses amid collapsed Kurdish peace process in Turkey
January 27, 2016 admin Reports, Turkey 0
Human rights violations increased following the breakdown of the Kurdish peace process in 2015, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2016.
HRW pointed out that human rights violations increased following the breakdown of the Kurdish peace process, a sharp escalation of violence in the southeast of Turkey, and a crackdown on media and political opponents of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).
While securing a fourth term in office in the November 2015 election after inconclusive June elections, the ruling party and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have pursued policies that dramatically undermine human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Turkey, HRW said.
"Turkey's trajectory is toward authoritarianism and the dismantling of all checks on the power of its leaders," said Emma Sinclair-Webb, senior Turkey researcher at Human Rights Watch. "The combination of the breakdown of the Kurdish peace process and crackdown on media and political opponents over the past year spell dark times ahead and take Turkey further away from the goal of being a rights-respecting country."
In the 659-page World Report 2016, its 26th edition, Human Rights Watch provided details about the suspended negotiations between the Turkish government and the Kurdish movement, saying; "The breakdown in 2015 of the government-initiated peace process with Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the armed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), was accompanied by an increase in violent attacks, armed clashes, and human rights abuses in the second half of the year. The latter included violations of the right to life, arrests of non-violent protesters and activists on terrorism charges, and ill-treatment of detainees."
HRW also recalled that hundreds of attacks on HDP offices took place in the run-up to both elections, and two of its offices were bombed in the run-up to the June election. A bomb attack on a Diyarbakır HDP election rally on June 5 killed four. A former ISIS fighter is under investigation for the Diyarbakır bombing.
The report by HRW underlined the following developments as to the most serious escalation of violence following the June general election; "The government held ISIS responsible for a July 20 suicide bombing that killed 32 students and activists from Turkey who had traveled to the southeast town of Suruç to join efforts to rebuild Kobani. The PKK blamed Turkish authorities for the bombing, and local PKK associates killed two police officers in nearby Ceylanpınar. In response, the Turkish air force repeatedly bombed PKK camps in northern Iraq and later in Turkey. The PKK countered with a series of deadly attacks on police and army conveys.
In early September, Turkish security forces placed the southeast town of Cizre under blanket curfew for eight days to conduct a military operation against the PKK's youth wing, which reportedly had sealed off three neighborhoods. The government estimated that 40-42 militants were killed in the operation; the Diyarbakır Bar Association reported 21 civilians dead, 16 from firearm injuries. The authorities have not made the circumstances of the deaths public at time of writing, fueling concerns that they continue to be unwilling to ensure effective investigations and criminal accountability for alleged security force abuses. During further curfews and military operations in towns with neighborhoods sealed off by the PKK youth wing—including Silvan, Nusaybin, and Diyarbakir's Sur district—civilian deaths were regularly reported by media and human rights organizations. There was a rise in credible reports of serious ill-treatment in detention."
Also referring to the murder of Tahir Elçi, a human rights lawyer and head of the Bar Association, in Diyarbakır on November 28, HRW noted that the circumstances of his killing were under investigation at time of writing.
The report also pointed out that, starting in July, authorities launched a new wave of investigations into hundreds of Kurdish political party officials and activists, including mayors, detaining many on terrorism charges, including in cases where the evidence consisted of non-violent political association and involvement in peaceful protests or press conferences.
"Despite thousands of killings and enforced disappearances of Kurds by security forces in the 1990s, only a handful of military personnel have faced criminal trial; in four cases in 2015, military personnel were acquitted, and in no case convicted," Human Rights Watch said, adding that Turkey's 20-year statute of limitations on the prosecution of unlawful killings remains a major obstacle to justice.
Assassinat de trois femmes kurdes: les services turcs complètement impliqués
SES: Report on the violation of health and the right to life in the district of Sur and greater region


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Daniel Isenhour House and Farm is a historic home and farm and national historic district located near Gold Hill, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The district encompasses three contributing buildings and one contributing site. The farmhouse was built about 1843, and is a two-story, frame dwelling with a one-story ell and Italianate style design elements.  Also on the property are the contributing farm landscape a smokehouse (c. 1850-1875), and log barn (c. 1843-1850).

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

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Farms on the National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina
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Before I Go to Sleep
Before I Go to Sleep [Mild Spoilers]: after severe head injuries a woman wakes up every day with a blank memory and has to piece the last ten years back together. The biggest boob is that this is a super-tight three-hander, about one of the people, so there's only two potential characters you can't trust, and one can be ruled out fairly quickly, which makes the majority of the film – especially the ending – a bit of a damp squib. Despite a couple of short pieces of tension the film takes its time, and the story warms up very slowly. The whole project has a feel of being entirely driven by Firth & Kidman (and Strong) – if this was 3 unknowns nobody would have touched this. All three actors are solid, but Kidman's on top, looking dowdy and showing a better range than usual. Firth also gets to flex his muscles, and does well with what he's given – which is a testament to him more than the writing. Otherwise, and disappointingly, there isn't a whole lot more to say about this other than it looks very televisual and drab, which doesn't help either. Before I Go to Sleep is a fairly slow paced story, with a single twist that works well – but for the majority plays like a depressing version of 50 First Dates
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Dan said: October 20, 201514:31
"A depressing version of 50 First Dates…" – I'll give this a miss then!
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'It was time to make a decision': Why the Broncos made an in-season coaching change
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos' decision to part ways with Nathaniel Hackett was not solely about Sunday's loss to the Rams.
The 51-14 defeat — which General Manager George Paton described as "embarrassing" and "unacceptable" — was perhaps the low point of a 4-11 start to the 2022 season. But while it was the end point, Broncos Owner and CEO Greg Penner explained far more went into the decision to move on from Hackett after a 15-game tenure.
"We have to look at the full body of work, and it wasn't just a decision based on what happened on Sunday," Penner said Tuesday. "George said Sunday was an embarrassment to our organization. I know the players feel that way about it, the staff, ownership — everyone. It wasn't just about Sunday. It was about the full body of work. For a number of reasons, it just wasn't the right fit."
Echoing his prior statement, Penner emphasized the Broncos' play in 2022 was not up to the organization's high standards. The Broncos felt they were poised for a successful year — players spoke of a Super Bowl-or-bust mentality before the season — and Denver fell well short of those expectations.
"The main message … is I'm sorry to the fans," Penner said. "I think the frustration, obviously, of a number of losing seasons is high, but I think this season it's even higher because of the expectations that we had coming in. We felt like we had a lot of pieces in place for a very successful season. I know the players in this building — we've got good players. And we didn't put the pieces together. Our fans have been patient. I think we've got the best fans in the world. But we need to put a better product on the field."
And ultimately, the product on display Sunday against the Rams was enough to determine the timing of the move. While the blowout loss — the Broncos' largest since 2010 — was not the sole factor in the decision, it was the impetus behind the timing.
Penner said he did not enter Sunday's game expecting to make an in-season coaching change, and he hoped to wait to the end of the season to make any decisions. The nature of the loss — combined with a sideline scuffle and postgame altercation — led to the more immediate timing.
"After we saw the effort that we put forward on Sunday, [and] some of the things that were going on off the field, we just felt like it was time to make a decision," Penner said. "Once we had made that decision, it was in all fairness to the organization and to Nathaniel, we felt we needed to move forward to make a change."
The Broncos' lack of identity on offense and special teams — which contributed heavily to Denver's worst start since 2010 — also played a major role in the change. While Denver's defense has a strong identity, both Penner and Paton said they were unable to see the same from the team's other two units.
"I'd say our defense has had a very strong identity," Penner said. "This past Sunday, I think, was the first time that slipped. On offense … — again, I'm new to this — but as we watched the team week to week, even in game, there were times where there was not consistency. The focus needs to be on — with the coach that comes in here — establishing what we want to be on offense. [Select] players and [build] a scheme and an approach and culture around that. I didn't see that consistency this year."
Paton attributed some of the offense's struggles to injuries, but he agreed the Broncos must find a way to succeed consistently on both offense and special teams.
On all sides of the ball, though, Sunday's loss was not good enough — and it led to the Broncos' decision to part ways with Hackett.
"Sunday's game was unacceptable," Paton said. "It was embarrassing for everyone associated with this team. It's nowhere close to our standard."


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House Republicans challenge Holder testimony on reporter surveillance
Top Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee openly challenged Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday over his testimony two weeks ago in which he claimed to be unaware of any "potential prosecution" of the press, despite knowing about an investigation that targeted a Fox News reporter.
Committee Chairman Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., and Rep. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., R-Wis., voiced "great concern" in a letter to Holder. They asked a litany of questions about the department's dealings with the press, and pointedly alleged that the Fox News case "contradicts" his testimony at a May 15 hearing.
"It is imperative that the committee, the Congress, and the American people be provided a full and accurate account of your involvement," they wrote.
The letter comes a day after the committee confirmed it was looking into Holder's testimony. Appearing before the House Judiciary Committee on May 15, Holder insisted that "the potential prosecution of the press for the disclosure of material" is not something he was involved in or knew about.
But days later, it emerged that the Justice Department obtained access to the emails of Fox News reporter James Rosen -- after filing an affidavit that accused him of being a likely criminal "co-conspirator" in the leak of sensitive material regarding North Korea. Rosen was never charged, and never prosecuted. But he was effectively accused of violating the federal Espionage Act.
"The media reports and statements issued by the Department regarding the search warrants for Mr. Rosen's emails appear to be at odds with your sworn testimony before the Committee," Goodlatte and Sensenbrenner wrote in the letter Wednesday. They did not accuse Holder of committing perjury, but noted he was "under oath."
Among other questions, they asked Holder how he could claim to have never heard of the potential prosecution of the press. And they asked him to clarify whether he "personally approved" the search warrant request.
The top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, Michigan Rep. John Conyers, said Tuesday, though, he thinks Holder "was forthright and did not mislead the Committee."
"Certainly, there are policy disagreements as to how the First Amendment should apply to these series of leak investigations being conducted by the Justice Department, and that is and should be an area for the committee to consider. However, there is no need to turn a policy disagreement into allegations of misconduct," he said.
Holder could argue that, in fact, Rosen was never prosecuted -- and so his testimony was not misleading.
A federal law enforcement official said last week that the department had to establish probable cause in the affidavit in order to obtain the search warrant, per the terms of the Privacy Protection Act.
"Saying that there is probable cause to believe that someone has committed a crime and actually charging the person with that crime are two very different things," the official said.
Meanwhile, one of the country's most prominent liberal legal scholars called Wednesday for Holder to be "fired," joining the growing list of left-leaning pundits slamming his department's pursuit of journalists' phone and email records.
Jonathan Turley, an attorney and law professor at George Washington University, hammered Holder in a USA Today column Wednesday . He charged that Holder has "supervised a comprehensive erosion of privacy rights, press freedom and due process," aided by Democrats who looked the other way.
But in the wake of the reporter records scandal, Democrats are starting to join with Republicans in questioning whether Holder continues to be the right man to lead the Department of Justice in President Obama's second term.
Turley, in his column, referenced a recent call by the Republican National Committee chairman for Holder's resignation. "Unlike the head of the RNC, I am neither a Republican nor conservative, and I believe Holder should be fired," Turley wrote.
While Democrats largely defended Holder when his department came under fire for the botched anti-gunrunning sting Operation Fast and Furious, they've been less forgiving over the move this year to seize two months of phone records from Associated Press offices. That bombshell was compounded by the revelation that the department seized phone and email records for Fox News offices. The scandal grew as the department acknowledged Friday that Holder was involved in the court document that accused Rosen of being a likely criminal "co-conspirator," as part of the department's successful argument for obtaining a search warrant for Rosen's emails.
According to a report in The Daily Beast, aides say Holder has started to feel regret for the investigations. Under Obama's direction, he is starting a review of DOJ policies and meeting with representatives from the media.
A Justice Department official said Wednesday that Holder will hold meetings with several Washington bureau chiefs of national news organizations over the next two days.
"These meetings will begin a series of discussions that will continue to take place over the coming weeks. During these sessions, the Attorney General will engage with a diverse and representative group of news media organizations, including print, wires, radio, television, online media and news and trade associations," the official said.
Turley, in his column, scoffed at this course of action, since Holder was involved in the surveillance -- at least the surveillance involving Fox News -- in the first place. "Such an inquiry offers no reason to trust its conclusions," Turley wrote.
He described Holder as a trusted Obama "sin eater," swallowing the worst criticisms to shield the president.
"Indeed, these sins should be fatal for any attorney general," Turley wrote.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/29/prominent-liberal-attorney-turley-joins-call-for-holder-to-be-fired/#ixzz2UhgELXIg
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I have very little to my name at this point. I got rid of all my furniture, my 30-inch HDTV and a lot of my CDs and DVDs. I'll sell my car before I go. The only thing i'll keep is my laptop and some clothes. It's been surprisingly easy to get rid of all this stuff; and to be honest, I don't miss it a bit. It feels good to put everything you've got into a personal goal as big as this. And when I finally go, I'll be even more separated from stuff--everything I need I'll carry on my back. It'll be a weird experience.
I know exactly how you feel. I'm over a year off from leaving on my own journey, but I've been shedding plenty of unnecessary "stuff" left and right. It's a good feeling - it really just seems to simplify everything.


As part of a global day of action, the Southwest Florida People's Climate March will be held at 2 p.m., September 8, in Centennial Park, in downtown Fort Myers. Led locally by Anthony Amedure of Rise for Climate, it will be one of thousands of rallies taking place worldwide to demand that local leaders commit to building a fossil-free world and renewable energy that works for all of us.
The Action Network is an open platform that empowers individuals and groups to organize for progressive causes.
Location: 2000 W. First St. For more information, visit ActionNetwork.org or RiseForClimate.org.
Food vendors nonprofit Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida, Irene's Dream Juice Bar food delivery service and caterer Mindful Meals have been added to the Holistic Chamber of Commerce of SWFL inaugural Health & Wellness Faire, April 6.
Massage Green Spa & Stretch Smart Infrared Therapy will hold a grand opening party from 3 to 7 p.m., April 11, in the Galleria Shops at Vanderbilt at 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 190, in North Naples.
Recycling yard waste rather than putting it in the trash transforms twigs, leaves, grass clippings and palm fronds into valuable compost, saving precious landfill space.
The Holistic Chamber of Commerce of SWFL is holding their inaugural Health & Wellness Faire from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 6, at the Crowne Plaza Bell Tower.
Manuel Valdez, owner and operator of MPV Organic Lawn Care, in Naples, now provides free organic mulch.


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Q: How do I save Xamarin TimePicker value to database? I'm using SQLite to store data from a Xamarin.Forms app. I want the user to be able to use the DatePicker for a date and the TimePicker for a time and then store it. When I use the following:
<DatePicker Date="{Binding Date}"
    x:Name="DatePicker"
    Format="D" />

It stores the chosen date in the database correctly but when I use:
<TimePicker Time="{Binding Time}"
     x:Name="TimePicker"
     Format="T"/>

It stores the time as 12:00 AM every time. What am I missing?
Date and Time are both DateTime values in the database.
using System;
using SQLite;

namespace Items.Models
{
    public class Item
    {
        [PrimaryKey, AutoIncrement]
        public int ID { get; set; }
        public string Name { get; set; }
        public string Description { get; set; }
        public string Location { get; set; }
        public DateTime Date { get; set; } = DateTime.Now;
        public DateTime Time { get; set; }
    }

and
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using SQLite;
using Items.Models;

namespace Item.Data
{
    public class ItemDatabase
    {
        readonly SQLiteAsyncConnection database;

        public ItemDatabase(string dbPath)
        {
            database = new SQLiteAsyncConnection(dbPath);
            database.CreateTableAsync<Item>().Wait();
        }

        public Task<List<Item>> GetItemsAsync()
        {
            //Get all items.
            return database.Table<Item>().ToListAsync();
        }

        public Task<Item> GetItemAsync(int id)
        {
            // Get a specific item.
            return database.Table<Item>()
                            .Where(i => i.ID == id)
                            .FirstOrDefaultAsync();
        }

        public Task<int> SaveItemAsync(Item item)
        {
            if (item.ID != 0)
            {
                // Update an existing item.
                return database.UpdateAsync(item);
            }
            else
            {
                // Save a new item.
                return database.InsertAsync(item);
            }
        }

        public Task<int> DeleteItemAsync(Item item)
        {
            // Delete an Item.
            return database.DeleteAsync(item);
        }
    }
}

A: You got it wrong the type of TimePicker.Time,  it should be TimeSpan not DateTime , so the binding is created incorrectly, that is the reason why the value not change when select the time on TimePicker .
Modify your code as below
public class Item
    {

        public DateTime Date { get; set; } = DateTime.Now;
        public TimeSpan Time { get; set; }
    }

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Dodgers News: Brandon League, Josh Beckett Have Terrible Contracts
Ross Gasmer11/18/2013
Los Angeles Dodgers GM Ned Colletti has a long track record of giving out bad contracts and making some questionable trades. It comes with the territory of being a GM for a team for several seasons, but some contracts and trades have been worse than others.
With every Manny Ramirez trade there's a Jason Schmidt signing as Colletti hasn't been shy in giving out lucrative contract now that he has the backing of the Guggenheim Group. Matt Snyder of CBSSports.com put together a list of worst contracts among pitchers and Dodgers reliever Brandon League has the worst one of relievers:
He couldn't hack it as closer and won't be returning to the role, either. The numbers last season are real ugly, too: 5.30 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 69 hits allowed in 54 1/3 innings with only 28 strikeouts. He also allowed half of his inherited runners to score.
What's worse is the fact that League has two years and $17 million remaining on the contract as his spot in the Dodgers bullpen is murky at best. League signed a three-year $22.5 million contract last winter and was the Dodgers closer heading into the season before relinquishing that role in June.
Acquired from the Mariners at the trade deadline in 2012, League impressed with a 2-1 record and a 2.30 ERA in 28 games for the Dodgers. However, 2013 was a completely different story as he was 6-4 with a 5.30 ERA and in 54 innings, he only struck out 28 batters with a K/BB rate of 1.87.
Meanwhile, Dodgers starting pitcher Josh Beckett was included on the list of worst contracts for starting pitchers:
Josh Beckett's $17 million due for next season look pretty awful, too, considering his health concerns and the fact that he's been pretty bad since 2011. Since it's just one year, though, he's below Danks and Jackson.
Acquired in the blockbuster deal with the Red Sox, Beckett impressed going 2-3 with a 2.93 ERA in seven starts down the stretch in 2012, but injuries plagued his 2013 season.
Beckett went 0-5 with a 5.19 ERA as many hoped he'd excel with a weaker hitting NL West compared to the offensive AL East. In late June, it was announced that Beckett would undergo season-ending surgery and hopes to be ready for 2014.
While the Beckett contract wasn't Colletti's doing, giving League such a lucrative contract for diminishing results has him voted as the worst relief contract in baseball.
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Home / 28 June 2017, 5:00pm / Marchelle Abrahams
The African Green Revolution House is a sophisticated new low cost home made exclusively from recycled products.
The house includes a re-purposed wooden pallet rooftop vegetable garden, envisioned to become a long-term source of food for residents.
The home will be furnished with recyclable materials.
It has been described as a utopia of sorts, but can the African Green Revolution House be the solution to housing inequality, asks Marchelle Abrahams.
Imagine a community with homes built from 100% recyclable material? Nothing goes to waste and everyone has a job to sustain its success. This is Michelle Markram's dream. And soon she hopes to make it reality.
Also known as the organic eccentric, Markram is no stranger to sustainable living projects. An artist and a free thinker, she has the ability to make people see beauty in the things we take for granted. The owner of Msquared (MSQ) Interior Design, her ethos "Out of Nothing Comes Something" is the reason she has set her sights on grassroots level with the African Green Revolution initiative. Called the African Green Revolution (AGR) House, it is a sophisticated new low-cost home made from recycled products.
The home will be showcased at this year's ECR House & Garden Show at the Durban Exhibition Centre from June 30 to July 9.
The 5-room structure comprising a bedroom, bathroom, open-plan kitchen lounge and dining room with an outdoor patio was built using 2l plastic bottles for bricks and plastic bottle lids for flooring.
"When you see the home, it will blow your mind. The stuff we throw away and discard are lovingly picked up and placed together," Makram says, describing their AGR stand at the show.
Her passion and drive is evident as she describes the reason for taking on such a gargantuan task.
"Our goal is to both solve sustainable building issues and inspire new innovations," she says. "The AGR House demonstrates the value and the wealth in waste, a profound new direction for society as a whole to move toward."
With AGR concentrating all their efforts on a blueprint township, the location, still to be decided, the goal is to go national once the first AGR village of sustainable homes and a central community centre are successfully implemented. But it takes a huge amount of funding and support, says Markram.
"It requires government collaboration and funding to get the initiative off the ground. It's still a work in progress." With an integrated team of professional development consultants that include specialist town-planners, engineers, and environmental and legal consultants, AGR wants to change the way we see waste.
The house includes a vertical vegetable garden adorning the roof, envisioned to become a long-term source of food for residents.
The centre of the home will hold a gum-pole for load bearing, cladded with tree stumps to create a tree for aesthetic purposes. Aesthetically, the home's interior will be designed and decorated utilising waste as resource. A plastic bottle bed base and 2-seater couch, stick and glass beer bottles for lighting; nothing will go to waste.
So, the big question is: who will benefit from the AGR house?
"We are focusing on providing sustainable homes to displaced families living in informal settlements," said Markram. "We've used solid waste to form the homes' key building structures. In this way we have the ability to re-purpose tons of rubbish, thereby reducing the amount sent to landfills and the environmental impact in general."
In a perfect world, it sounds like utopia. But how will this come together in reality?
AGR knows that handing over a home to an underprivileged person does not help, neither is it sustainable. Their aim is to provide a holistic model for the benefit of individual, family and the community.
How is it possible?
1. Education is key to change perceptions about waste in general - teaching the community about turning waste into a saleable commodity (solar light made from a 2L plastic bottle, bleach and water). Michelle trains unskilled and unemployed members of society in this regard. But she recognises the necessity to ramp up training.
Willing participants are furnished with an AGR loyalty card.
2. Participants deposit clean waste materials at selected depots. Cards are swiped and points accrued in proportion to waste deposited. Individuals accrue points for their own personal gain as well as community upliftment initiatives such as upgrading of educational centres or the local hospital.
3. Waste becomes a valuable commodity owing to the value of the points system. This is achievable due to AGR motivating communities to meet their own basic needs in terms of housing.
4. AGR is aware that every person will move through the hierarchy in a uni-directional manner. It is, therefore, pertinent to mention that not all individuals will achieve the pinnacle of self-actualisation and hence dedicated commitment to the cause. A concept in the making for two years, Markram is making it her life's mission to get the initiative off the ground.
"I am passionate about this initiative. It is my quest that in changing perceptions of junk, I can change people's perceptions of hierarchy and bring hope to the notion of equality for all"
* The ECR House & Garden Show, on from June 30 to July 9 at the Durban Exhibition Centre, will be offering visitors a peek at two more South African home trends: automation and small space living.
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