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Noblesse Oblige is the name of this blog, and what it concisely means is "The Obligations of Nobility". All of us have the spirit within to be noble, however few achieve that. With noble passions and deeds comes ultimate responsibility; obligation not to a few, but to all, including future generations, and even those you hate. That burden, said to lie heavy on the heads of past kings, crushes modern leaders like the millstones of the heavens.
Six years makes all weary of war; but six years are like sixty for those who lead in time of war. All good things take persistence, and patience — even in a modern world where instant gratification is the norm.
Saying what should have been done after the fact when results both good and ill are trumpeted like clarions and flung like mud both near and far is easy. Choosing the path at time of decision while wearing the shoes and the values is quite another indeed. Continue reading "Noblesse Oblige"
Omar Speaks on Cue — or Not.
Mullah Omar is either hiding in Quetta or dead — either way he's an ineffective leader, a non-factor like Bin Laden. This agitprop drawing aside, do either of them matter to the various Taliban factions anymore? Since neither has released true tape, nor accomplished anything in six years, you have to wonder if Ayman Al Zawahiri hasn't killed them both to take control.
Continue reading "Omar Speaks on Cue — or Not."
PPP and PML-N Funded and Armed the Taliban
Papers released under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) demonstrate that the government of Pakistan funded and equipped the Taliban throughout the 90's. It's what I have long said here, but now there is proof. Benazir Bhutto funded them, Nawaz Sharif funded them, all the while living like Moghuls while Pakistan remained underdeveloped.
Many blame the Saudi-influenced Islamist nature of Pakistan on Zia-al-Haq, but these papers demonstrate that the policies were just continued under Bhutto and Sharif. So during the massacres in Afghanistan, during the terror attacks, and during the destruction of society of Afhanistan the Pakistan government did more than just look the other way; they supported it all. Here's a historical example from August, nine years ago Continue reading "PPP and PML-N Funded and Armed the Taliban"


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While transcribing B. F. Potts's discharge paper, I was curious about the dollar amount noted in pencil on the back: "89.05." Potts got remaining pay and a $60 bonus, plus train fare for home. The army paid five cents a mile.
A private earned $30 per month. Prorated for the first twelve days of the month (discharged May 12), his pay was $12. Less that and the bonus leaves $17.05 in travel pay—or 341 miles.
But driving distance from Chattanooga (near Fort Oglethorpe) to Erin is only 200 miles. Either he didn't get paid from the 1st of the month, or the rail distance to home was much farther.
I found a Louisville & Nashville Railroad map in the 1920 edition of Poor's Manual of Railroads. The map also shows the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway, which by then was a L&N dependency.
While you might not get a passenger train today, you could take the highway from Chattanooga through Stevenson, AL, and Nashville, TN, to McKenzie (on the NC&St.L) and from McKenzie to Erin (on the L&N). The trip would take almost seven hours to drive the 337 miles.
Which is close enough for curiosity's sake.
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Henry V. Poor, Poor's Manual of Railroads: Fifty-Third Annual Number, New York: Poor's, 1920, facing 82.
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Higher Doses of Z-Drugs Pose Risks for Dementia Patients
Risks for fracture, falls, ischemic stroke increased in patients with dementia prescribed higher doses of Z-drugs
TUESDAY, Dec. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Among individuals with dementia, higher-dose Z-drug use is associated with an increased risk for fractures, falls, and ischemic stroke, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in BMC Medicine.
Kathryn Richardson, Ph.D., from the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom, and colleagues examined the association between Z-drugs and adverse events among 27,090 patients diagnosed with dementia. Adverse events were compared for 3,532 patients newly prescribed Z-drugs by time-varying dosage to 1,833 non-sedative users with sleep disturbance; 10,214 non-sedative users with proximal general practitioner (GP) consultation matched for age, sex, and antipsychotic use; and 5,172 patients newly prescribed benzodiazepines.
The researchers found that 17 percent of the patients prescribed Z-drugs were initiated at higher doses. The hazard ratios for fractures, hip fractures, falls, and ischemic stroke were 1.67, 1.96, 1.33, and 1.88, respectively, for patients prescribed higher-dose Z-drugs relative to nonusers with sleep disturbance. Compared with non-sedative users with proximal GP consultation, similar associations were observed. At ≤3.75 mg zopiclone or equivalent daily, minimal or inconsistent excess risks were observed. The researchers did not observe any consistent or clinically excess risks for mortality, infection, or venous thromboembolism with Z-drug use. No differences were seen in adverse events for Z-drugs versus benzodiazepines, except mortality rates were lower with Z-drugs (hazard ratio, 0.73).
"Our findings serve an important caution regarding the harms of sleeping tablets in people with dementia," a coauthor said in a statement. "This research is a very timely and unfortunately necessary reminder that sedative medications are not a helpful way to manage social isolation during COVID-19."
Two authors disclosed financial ties to the pharmaceutical industry.
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Praise for success comes with warning
Monday April 23, 2018	Written by	Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation chairman Ewan Smith made a stirring speech at Friday night's Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism awards, praising government for its commitment to the industry, while also making a call to action.
Smith was delivering the prime minister's address on behalf of Henry Puna, who was on his home island of Manihiki for "something that's happening in June."
"I know that he would have loved to have been here to celebrate another successful year in our industry," Smith said.
Smith highlighted a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that pointed to the continued economic growth of the Cook Islands.
The ADB ranked Cook Islands as the best performing economy of developing countries in the South Pacific, with the highest growth of GDP, the highest employment rate amongst young, working age people and the highest per capita income.
"All this is because of our strong performing tourism industry, and we must acknowledge the willingness of successive governments to invest and reinvest in tourism," Smith said.
"It's very satisfying to see the returns of that investment recognised internationally as the best in the region."
Although he encouraged people to enjoy their success, he also pointed out that it was not accomplished overnight.
"We in the tourism industry sing for our supper every single day, we can't just fix potholes every four years," Smith said, drawing laughs and cheers from the audience.
With any dip in quality, perceived or otherwise, a potential customer could migrate to a competing operator or destination, which would result in a loss to the Cook Islands economy, he added.
Smith called for the country's infrastructure to match and get ahead of the "stunning" year of Cook Islands growth.
"We must keep our foot firmly planted on the pedal or face going backwards.
"We must incentivise investment and reinvestment to ensure that we continue to be innovative (in) developing and staying ahead of the competition."
Sir Graham Henry, culture secretary Anthony Turua and Papatua Papatua peruse the appetisers at the VIP function at the Beachcomber, held before the awards event at the auditorium. PHOTO: Creators Hype. 18042302
Joshua Matakino on stage at the Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards. PHOTO: Creators Hype. 18042306
Destination development coordinator Sieni Tiraa and destination development offi cer Maire McFadzien from Cook Islands Tourism. PHOTO: Creators Hype. 18042303
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About 13 years ago I spoke out in History class at my small, Christian high school in defense of immigrants and felt instantly the chasm between my viewpoint and that of my peers. I've since gained much more confidence, knowledge, and courage especially on the topic of immigration and have proudly landed somewhere in the moderate area of the general political spectrum. (and I think the political views of many of my classmates have also evolved) I doubt I will ever find myself at any point in my life pledging loyalty to a specific party.
I'm writing this from Honduras, where we are currently having our own emotionally-charged political controversies.
First of all, I should mention that I'm not inherently political. I don't keep up with most politics honestly and I certainly don't go around picking internet fights with every faux news article I see shared. (I. see. a. lot. – hello, unfollow button?) The issues I am engaged with are the result of very strong convictions formed by very personal experiences, my relationship with my Savior, and the study of His teachings. I am an imperfect human doing the best I can to follow a perfect King. I honestly would avoid politics altogether (it just isn't a pleasant subject) if it weren't for the fact that it highly affects a lot of vulnerable people for whom I care deeply. I won't go into detail on each policy with which I agree or disagree or those about which I honestly don't know much. I definitely recognize that most hot-button issues are not easily resolved and are not as black and white as "right vs. wrong." If it were so I think we would have more clearly marked camps. Obviously I believe that my beliefs are "correct" otherwise it would be non-sensical to believe them, but I do find it necessary to continually seek new information and perspectives and do my best to respect the individual who holds a contrasting opinion to my own. Respecting the individual does not mean tolerating insults, bullying, emotional manipulation, or speech that denigrates a person/persons. We have the right to shut. that. down.
A neuroscientist, Gregory Berns, conducted an experiment on conformity vs. nonconformity in a group setting by scanning the brains (using a type of MRI) of volunteers as they answered a series of simple questions. Actors were placed in the experimental groups to confidently give wrong answers. The results, other than confirming previous research that group work influences an individual's decision-making, showed the why behind a majority of individuals' conformity under peer pressure. It didn't have to do with the volunteers' conscious decision to change their answers in order to follow the crowd. The brain scans actually showed heightened activity in regions associated with visual and spatial perception meaning that popular opinion had in fact somehow changed the very perception of the volunteers. They were convinced to believe something that wasn't true.
incorrect answers of the majority showed an interesting find in the brain scans as well. The amygdala, part of the brain associated with emotions such as fear and rejection, lit up. Berns called this "the pain of independence" which he says is "the clearest marker of the emotional load associated with standing up for one's belief." It takes courage, friends. Especially if a lot of the time you feel like you are standing up alone.
This is to point out the risk of social ostracism when one is part of a homogeneous group that doesn't facilitate diverse viewpoints. Peer pressure is a beast.
Of all the social settings in which I've lived I can say that my college campus, Lee University, felt like that sweet spot of intellectual autonomy + Christian tradition. I felt very little anxiety about voicing my convictions there.
Democracy depends on majority rule in the midst of dissenting voices but what happens when the majority conforms to the loudest and most obnoxious voice(s)? I hate to say that more than once I have fallen prey to psychological bullies trying to reason or guilt me out of my deeply-help opinions. Other than these less-than-desirable methods of persuasion I do appreciate having such diversity of belief in my circle.
Something else that keeps us in bubbles, and has surprised me recently, are our search engine biases. Online algorithms used in everything from our social media accounts to email to the ads on random websites we visit to what we search for in Google often keep us from venturing out of our idealogical sphere. Ever searched for something then all of a sudden see it pop up in ads with every new window you open? Same concept. We typically see what we want to see, literally and figuratively.
Our society, in its ideal state (of being), would be free thinkers and give themselves permission to dig a little deeper than their party and the news clips and sound bites and viral memes. We would graciously admit defeat when our candidate loses and we would have the integrity and humility to admit when our candidate or party is wrong. We wouldn't assume someone's entire idealogical makeup based on one position they hold nor would we attack someone's opposing viewpoint with all the built up force of a lifetime of political frustration.
i.e. I share a heartwarming story about an undocumented immigrant I know who is struggling to make ends meet (unqualified for state benefits contrary to popular belief) and faithfully serves in her local church congregation. This is obviously personal and emotional to me but I am not attacking any opposing view or, believe it or not, trying to promote an agenda. I'm simply sharing a FACTUAL story from a compassionate perspective of an issue about which I care deeply.
This opens a can of worms where others (who in fact have no personal ties to an individual who had to make the difficult decision of leaving their home to provide for their family) assume the right to verbally attack me or the protagonist of my story. My question is, how did this incite such fervent refutation? Why is a popular tactic of arguing politics to take the humanity out of the debate? – and it's done so passionately?
I could get a variety of reactions to this blog post (assuming that even a handful of people read it) due to the diversity of my friends list. I don't even know how many might actually relate to my story. My social network includes nominal evangelical Christians, Catholics, Hindus, Muslims; devout evangelical Christians, Catholics, Hindus, Muslims; atheists; agnostics; Republicans; Democrats; international friends who don't know the meaning of either political party; heterosexuals; members of the LGBT community; so many races and nationalities I couldn't count them all; police officers; active military; veterans; pastors; addicts; teachers; documented immigrants; undocumented immigrants; professors; missionaries; feminists; doctors; lawyers; etc.; all who are human beings with their own experiences, stories, passions, struggles, and beliefs.
Of course we're going to disagree on things. Hopefully we can learn from each other without compromising our core values. As Christians, may we use scripture as a pruning tool for ourselves and not as darts to throw at "the opposition." May we allow the Holy Spirit to work on our hearts… as well as our tongues. Can we vow to put down our weapons of divisive speech and approach each difference of opinion while waving the banner of kindness instead? We are on the same team after all.
I don't remember if I ever actually took that Love Language quiz but I am 99% sure that my love language is words of affirmation. (love receiving it but still not the best at giving it) I think the need is in my nature mostly but probably also has to do with growing up in an encouraging and affirming environment. (not always unconditional mind you) For good or for bad it kind of created a dependency I suppose. When someone withholds verbal affirmation I feel it deeply. It still makes me feel like a child. My husband is a bit more resilient and I envy him for it. But every now and then I see that inner child looking for approval come out. It's a part of us all.
I'm an INFP and I've mentioned before that I'm a self-diagnosed highly sensitive person so this combination makes me very attuned to which individuals are affirmation-hoarders and which are generous with their praise. Yeah, I see you.
Emotional withholding is in fact a psychological manipulation tactic. It is one thing to be careless and just not thoughtful in general but it is another thing to intentionally withhold positive speech (an emotional need) in order to a.) punish the receiver or b.) maintain a sense of imagined superiority over them. I would even say, speaking from personal experience, that some of us feel this weird need to determine who actually deserves positive words and who's "had their fill." Have you ever felt that sense of, "Well, they sure get enough likes on instagram. I'm not adding to it."? Kind of silly but I think we've all been there.
Sadly, what I've noticed is that almost every affirmation-withholder I've met did not receive adequate positive affirmation somewhere in their past: from a parent, authority figure, former employer, etc. It's a cycle. I know that when I feel particularly insecure and in need of verbal affirmation is when I am least likely to give it out to someone else. Those really are my most selfish times, not when I'm at the peak of my confidence. Someone has the break the cycle. And it requires some strength.
I have a couple friends who are literally the best compliment givers. They can cheer a person up in under a minute. Sometimes I'm feeling down and they catch me off guard with their positive outlook. All of a sudden I feel invincible, with my head held high, ready to lavish praise (merited or unmerited) on literally any random person who crosses my path.
Encouragement begets encouragement, and positive affirmation begets positive affirmation. What power we have in our words to create such a ripple effect. It changes the environment around us and truly has a broad outcome even beyond our sphere of influence. As children of God why would we not want to give affirmation freely?
What about you? Are you on the needy end of the spectrum? Do you consider yourself generous with encouragement?


Colleen is forty-eight years old, a widow who has made her family her life. Since the tornado hit her home, she has only known tragedy.
Michael was a prospector and roamed the western mountains for fifteen years in search of gold. He never thought he would marry until he was smitten by the widow from Indiana.
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Statement From Senator Lesser on the Federal Government's Inability to Protect Student Loan Borrowers
Today, State Senator Matt Lesser (D-Middletown) released the following statement in regards to a report that the US Department of Education failed to supervise companies it pays to manage the nation's federal student loans. The report also claims the office of Federal Student Aid rarely penalized companies for breaking the rules.
"This is exactly why we wrote Connecticut's Student Loan Bill of Rights," said Sen. Lesser. "These student loan companies are out of control and effectively unregulated. Secretary DeVos and the United States Department of Education are derelict in their duty to oversee student loans and protect borrowers. Even worse, the Trump administration is trying to shut down the efforts of states like Connecticut to police these loans. Their efforts are misplaced and irresponsible and I urge the Connecticut Department of Banking, Attorney General Tong and Governor Lamont to do everything possible to continue to protect Connecticut's Student Loan Bill of Rights and state regulation of student loan servicers."
Sen. Lesser was the principle author of the nation's first Student Loan Bill of Rights, which was signed into law in 2015. The Student Loan Bill of Rights licensed student loan servicers and provided consumer protections for student loan borrowers. Sen. Lesser's model is one other states have adopted to provide consumer protection for students and their parents.
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Convicted killer sues, claiming a conspiracy to keep him on death row
By Brandon Wissbaum
Published: Jan. 6, 2017 at 4:49 PM EST|Updated: Jan. 6, 2017 at 4:59 PM EST
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - A convicted killer appeared in New Hanover County court Friday for a hearing related to a lawsuit he filed against several defendants he claims are conspiring to keep him on death row.
Shan Carter, 42, is convicted of killing three people in two separate incidents, including the kidnapping and murder of Donald Brunson on Dec. 6, 1996, and the murders of Tyrone Baker and an innocent bystander, 8-year-old Demetrius Greene, on Feb. 16, 1997.
In October 2016, Carter filed the lengthy, handwritten federal lawsuit, naming District Attorney Ben David, Governor Roy Cooper (in his capacity as former Attorney General), and his legal counsel on his appeal of his death sentence among others as defendants.
"Between February 18, 1999 to this present date all the defendants at various times between the said dates joined in conspiracies against the plaintiff consisting of a conspiracy to murder the plaintiff by poisonous lethal injection under the color of law in the state of North Carolina's Death Chamber at Central Prison, in Raleigh, NC, malicious communicating threats to murder the plaintiff, kidnapping the plaintiff, tampering with (a civil rights) victim - witness, mail and or wire fraud, aiding and abetting, and circumventing the state criminal procedure that's federally funded," the lawsuit states.
In the suit, Carter claims he attempted on at least four occasions to have Cooper investigate his cases because of "trial misconduct," but Cooper refused and "investigated other high-profile, race-based, and political cases."
On Wednesday, Johnston County Superior Court Judge Thomas Lock allowed Carter's defense attorneys, William Durham and Kristin Parks, to withdraw from his case, as they could not reasonably defend Carter while attempting to defend themselves.
Before the ruling, Lock gave Carter the option to remove Durham and Parks as defendants from the lawsuit, so they could continue to represent him and not delay his appeal by having new attorneys assigned to defend him. He declined.
"It's going to take several months, if not more years," David explained. We're ready and have been ready, I've been living with this case virtually as long as I've been a prosecutor, so I'm pretty familiar with it. It's going to take new attorneys some time to get up to speed and we'll certainly meet them in any courtroom to continue to hear this case when they're ready."
Carter is seeking compensatory treble damages of upward of $95 million, an injunction ordering the defendants "cease their racketeering activity," court costs and attorney fees, and a trial by jury.
David, who was trial counsel when the murders occurred, said this type of legal action was not uncommon for inmates in Carter's position.
"Increasingly, we are seeing that defendants are shooting the messenger, firing their attorneys or filing lawsuits against them," David said. "It is not uncommon unfortunately now to see the process being put on trial when the defendant has no other avenue."
According to court documents, Carter and two other men wearing masks entered Brunson's bedroom, ordered him and his girlfriend to the floor at gunpoint, fired a shot, and violently beat him. The intruders then took money and jewelry from Brunson, and beat him until he lost consciousness. The men then left with Brunson in his girlfriend's car.
Masks were found inside the vehicle when investigators located it later that morning in a wooded area approximately seven miles from their home. Brunson's body was located about 100 yards from the vehicle with three gunshot wounds in his back and one in his upper right arm.
Carter was convicted of first-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and first-degree burglary in connection to Brunson's murder. He was sentenced to life in prison.
In late 1996, Carter was involved in a number of break-ins and burglaries in Wilmington, including one at Baker's home, which resulted in the theft of approximately $35,000 in cash, court documents state.
This incident led to confrontation between Carter and Baker in front of a grocery store located at Tenth and Dawson streets. Carter fired shots at Baker, who ran down Tenth Street. While chasing Baker, Carter fired more shots, two of which hit Baker in his leg and torso.
Demetrius, who was with his mother heading to a toy store, was hit and killed by a stray bullet that went through a windshield in his mother's car.
Baker collapsed nearby, and died a short time later.
Carter was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder for the killings of Baker and Demetrius, for which he received the death penalty.
Attorneys call Carter "delusional"
In February 2015 hearing, Durham and Parks told Judge Jack Hooks their relationship with Carter was "really in a bad place," and that he was "delusional." The hearing was to determine if Carter was competent enough to represent himself in court for his requested retrial. Hooks found he was competent, but said he saw no issues with Carter's legal counsel, and kept them on his case.
In a hearing three months later, Carter claimed post-conviction DNA testing proved he did not murder Brunson, entitling him to a new trial in the case and removal from death row. In September, Judge Jack Hooks denied Carter's request for a new trial and upheld the death penalty, saying the new testing of old evidence would likely not change the outcome of the original trial.


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Obama declares bin Laden killed in firefight with US forces
US president says al Qaida leader was hiding in a compound inside Pakistan when he was killed; no Americans killed in operation; "Justice has been done," Obama says"; thousands gather outside White House.
Al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden was killed Monday in a firefight with US forces in Pakistan and his body was recovered, US President Barack Obama said on Monday.
"Justice has been done," Obama said in a dramatic, late-night White House speech announcing the death of the elusive mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington that killed nearly 3,000 people.
Lieberman praises US for bin Laden assassination
Bin Laden warns France in newly released recording
It is was major accomplishment for Obama and his national security team and could give him a political boost as he seeks re-election in 2012.
And it was at least a huge symbolic blow to al Qaida, the terror organization that has staged bloody attacks in many western and Arab countries cities and has been the subject of a worldwide campaign against it.
Obama said US forces led a targeted operation that killed bin Laden in Abbotabad north of Islamabad. No Americans were killed in the operation and they took care to avoid civilian casualties, he said.
In Washington, thousands of people gathered quickly outside the White House, waving American flags, cheering and chanting "USA, USA, USA." Car drivers blew their horns in celebration and people streamed to Lafayette Park across from the presidential mansion. Police vehicles with their lights flashing stood vigil.
"I'm down here to witness the history. My boyfriend is commissioning as a Marine next week. So I'm really proud of the troops," Laura Vogler, a junior at American University in Washington, said outside the White House.
Many Americans had given up hope of ever finding bin Laden after he vanished in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan in late 2001 as US and allied forces invaded the country in response to the Sept. 11 attacks.
Intelligence that originated last August provided the clues that eventually led to bin Laden's trail, the president said. A US official said Obama gave the final order to pursue the operation last Friday morning.
"The United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaida and a terrorist who is responsible for the murder of thousands of men, women and children," Obama said.
A crowd gathered in Lafayette Park outside the White House erupted in jubilation at the news. Hundreds of people waved flags, hugged and cheered.
Former President George W. Bush, who famously vowed to bring bin Laden to justice "dead or alive" but never did, called the operation a "momentous achievement" after Obama called him with the news.
Martin Indyk, a former US assistant secretary of state for near eastern affairs, described bin Laden's death as "a body blow" to al Qaida at a time when its ideology was already being undercut by the popular revolutions in the Arab world.
Statements of appreciation poured in from both sides of Washington's often divided political divide. Republican Senator John McCain declared, "I am overjoyed that we finally got the world's top terrorist."


No spoilers in this rapid review of The Hod King by Josiah Bancroft. I really liked it and give it 4 stars. Bancroft dealt me a huge shock at the end of this book, unlike any I've had before. I thought this was the final book in the series, but I discovered it's not.
As I edged closer to the end of The Hod King, I kept asking myself how Bancroft could possibly have time to wrap everything up. In the last chapter, I was beginning to wonder if he could achieve any sort of satisfying conclusion. I expected something revelatory and shocking, and I was confused when I read the last sentence.
Did I skip a chapter somewhere? Did I miss some hidden meaning? Or did I download an incomplete audiobook? I went to Bancroft's website to investigate. I eventually found what I was beginning to suspect: This is not a trilogy as Goodreads suggests. A fourth and final book is on its way, due out next year (2020). I was surprised and disappointed.
Bancroft tells this story differently than in the first two books: He tells it in separate sections wholly devoted to one or two of the main characters. I both liked and disliked this method. Part 1 is from Senlin's point of view, part 2 is from Voleta and Iren's, and part 3 is from Edith's. While I enjoyed being immersed in each of these character's exploits without any breaks—those frustrating cliffhangers at the end of one character's chapter only have to wait three or four chapters before I get back to his/her point of view—it was harrowing to wonder what was going on with Senlin for the last two-thirds of the book.
One noteworthy thing about this set-up: We didn't get any updates on Adam in this book. I believe where he's stranded is key to understanding the Tower. Bancroft has deferred telling us what Adam has been up to until the finale. Does this fact reinforce my suspicion? Maybe.
These characters have been through a lot in the first two books, and they're put through the wringer again in The Hod King. I am alternately proud of and frustrated by how each of them reacts to the situations they face and the new facts they learn. Each continues to grow and change as they face more adventures, hardships, and difficult decisions. I am most satisfied with Senlin's transformation. He has gone from a meek school teacher and a dreamer to a world-wise, crafty leader. He's a man with a plan. Always. No matter how inane the plans might seem (but rarely are).
I finally got the scene I was waiting for, and it was everything I was hoping for and then some. I loved the vulnerabilities and double meanings peppered throughout the section. And I loved how Senlin's honor and verity bubbled to the surface as it always does. That's all I'm going to say about the plot (and I know I haven't said much) because I don't want to spoil any of the developments in this third installment.
Despite the further character development and the world-building in Pelphia, the highlight of The Books of Babel continues to be Bancroft's unrivaled prose. His word and phrase choices are inimitable, not to mention often ironic, clever, and entertaining. The quotes that lead into each chapter allow Bancroft's wit to shine once again. This time they're excerpts from the news stories of a Pelphian reporter and a book called I Sip a Cup of Wind (yes, you read that title right). I'm not sure who this author fellow is, but his musings on life are frivolous and comical.
Do I recommend this book? Of course I do!!! Why didn't I rate it 4.5 stars (rounded to 5) like I did Arm of the Sphinx? The latter half of the book dragged in places, especially part 3, Edith's section. Maybe it's because we were immersed in a similar timeframe for a third stint, or maybe it's because not as much was achieved in her section. But Bancroft has accomplished what few authors in the last several years have: He's crafted a unique fantasy tale that's written in nearly perfect prose. So pick up The Hod King immediately (or Senlin Ascends if you haven't started The Books of Babel journey yet)! You won't be disappointed!
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Advocacy as an Ethical Responsibility: How Can We All Raise Our Voices?
Advocacy is an important strategy to seek social justice, and an ethical obligation for helping professionals. Those who use it, do so to voice concerns that impact disadvantaged and oppressed populations, groups, and entire communities. Yet, when we talk about advocacy, we often address it from a narrow perspective – lobbying and legislative activities. Advocacy, however, is a broader concept that goes beyond changing or shaping legislation; it includes many aspects of civic involvement. Through discussion and issue-based examples, this program will highlight the different types of advocacy available to helping professionals, the ways in which they can be used by clinicians and macro practitioners alike, and the barriers to advocacy we often face – actual or perceived. Using a social justice perspective, we will also discuss advocacy as an ethical responsibility, and how it can be used as part of our practice as well as in our individual lives.
Participants will evaluate different types of advocacy from a social justice perspective and will describe barriers to advocacy.
Participants will evaluate the ethical principle of challenging social injustice by using their own practice settings as a spring board for advocacy.
Participants will identify ethical ways in which they can advocate in the legislative, local, administrative, legal, and community arenas, and will discuss strategies to increase the advocacy participation of practitioners and human service nonprofit organizations.
Marcela Sarmiento Mellinger, MSW, PhD is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County's School of Social Work. Prior to joining the UMBC faculty, Dr. Mellinger practiced social work in Pennsylvania as an advocate and administrator, taught as an adjunct at Harrisburg Area Community College, and was an instructor at Millersville University. In her practice, she worked to bring broad level change to the community, addressing issues relevant to children and families. She has experience working with government administrators, the courts, legislators, and the community in determining social needs and developing strategies to raise awareness and bring about change. She has conducted research aimed at determining the advocacy participation, structure, and strategies of non-profit social service organizations. She has also trained other professionals on how to use advocacy in their practice.
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The wholesale and B2B buying experience is changing rapidly …
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10 Things to Do the Moment You Upgrade to Shopify Plus
You're now on the world's most powerful commerce platform for accelerated growth. But are you using it to its full potential?
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Whether you recently upgraded—or have been on Shopify Plus for months or years—it's time to make sure you're not missing out on the best of the best.
How to Build an Effective Multi-Channel Retailing Strategy
It's no secret that multi-channel shoppers are more valuable to ecommerce businesses and retailers than those who only use one channel to make a purchase.
In fact, a 2018 National Retail Federation holiday study revealed that 54% of consumers shopped for gifts both online and in-store, up 40% year over year. They also spent $93 more on average than those who only shopped via one channel.
But without a proper multi-channel retailing and marketing strategy, you could end up spreading your resources too thin, while hurting your customer experience in the process.
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How a Music Industry Marketing & Technology Agency Uses Shopify Plus to Grow Direct-to-Fan Sales
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How would you survive if:
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Believe it or not, this was the least of the concerns facing the entrepreneur being featured today when he found himself in the midst of a major transformation; the internet's impact on musicians that required them to abandon their over-reliance on selling albums to generate sales.
But cultivating a social following and monetizing an artist's audience with merchandise rather than records, as this entrepreneur has done, isn't easy and comes with its own pitfalls that must be avoided.
Besides entertaining you with a behind the scenes look at the digital agency behind some of your favorite artists, today's post will also reveal one key merchandising strategy and two tools you can use to 10X sales just like this entrepreneur has done for some of his well known clients...
Living the Dream? How Successful Shopify Plus Merchants Relax & Unwind
Has life as an online retailer been everything you dreamed?
Or, are you still stuck in the daily grind — wishing for a better way to work past whatever obstacle you're facing?
Along with the freedom and reward of becoming your own boss comes … entrepreneurship brings enormous stress, an overwhelming sense of responsibility towards your employees, and a roller coaster ride of highs and lows.
Thankfully, many successful merchants have learned how to enjoy every day as it comes and get away when they need to.
Keep reading even if — especially if — you feel like you don't have time for a life.
Replatforming SEO Strategies to Protect Rankings, Boost Traffic, and Drive Sales
Ranking on the first or second page of Google heavily influences the research and consideration phases of a customer's buying journey. Of course, you already know that.
What you might not know is that the decision to replatform comes with changes to your ecommerce site's content, design, and architecture — all of which can make your SEO rankings vulnerable.
That's why we've put together a comprehensive guide to ensuring you maintain your SEO advantage, while also boosting traffic and accelerating sales long-term.
How Big Brands Rock Offline Marketing Strategies to Get Real with Customers
Selling online doesn't mean that your customer interactions and relationships should remain purely digital.
If you're only communicating via text messages, that seems a little non-committal, doesn't it?
Now, more than ever, consumers (some Pokemon GO players excluded) are craving personal, real-world experiences and connections with each other and the brands that they trust.
It's time to celebrate how traditional offline marketing and communications strategies can not only enhance your digital customer relationships but also provide an intimate setting to build more meaningful connections.
Let's take a look at how big brands have succeeded in doing just that.
Want to Get on Shark Tank? Shopify Plus Merchants Share How to Be Selected & Kill It Under Pressure
With the next Shark Tank casting call happening on March 30th, we thought we'd get some advice from previous Shark Tank winners and Shopify Plus merchants about their experiences on the show.
In this article you'll get advice on:
How to increase your chances at getting on the show
What to expect if you pass your audition
How to survive a Shark attack
These and other great bits of advice from merchants who have been there are waiting for you.
Improve Your Ecommerce Site Performance & Speed to 2X Conversions
Google's mobile page speed study shows that a site's bounce rate gets worse every second it takes for a page to load.
The longer you wait to accelerate your page speed, the more customers you're losing to faster competitor sites.
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What a year it was … record sales, business triumphs, and a Black Friday Cyber Monday the likes of which we've never seen.
But as the year has whizzed by, it's important to take stock of all we've learned.
What better way to do so than by mining the best stories of the year for the very best lessons?
To put a bow on 2018 and help guide you into 2019, we've pulled together the posts that you liked best — the top 10 articles — and identified one vital takeaway from each …


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Tips to help seniors stay in their home longer
Dr. Roger Wong is a geriatric doctor and professor at UBC's division of geriatric medicine. Photo by Cheryl Chan /PNG
Dr. Roger Wong's memories of his grandmother include her favourite song, Moon River, and the way she used to cook his favourite dish, spot prawns in sweet tomato sauce.
He and his grandmother were close, he said, until his family left Hong Kong and moved to Canada when he was in Grade 12.
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But it is the memory of his grandma's twilight years at a care facility in Hong Kong — where she lived in a room lined with steel cots — that has animated Wong's life's work: To help seniors maintain their independence, stay healthy and live at home as long as possible.
"The key thing is to act before it's too late," said Wong, a geriatric doctor and professor of geriatric medicine at the University of B.C.
Aging doesn't automatically mean moving into a care facility, he noted. Even seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's who are in the early or moderate phase of the disease can live at home.
In Canada, over 90 per cent of people age 65 and older stay in their homes and communities, according to Statistics Canada. Among seniors in their 90s, about half lived in private households.
Helping seniors age in place is less costly in the long run than putting seniors in residential care homes or assisted living facilities. Most importantly, it's what most seniors want, said Denise Cloutier, a health geographer at the University of Victoria.
For older people to stay at home, they need access to housing, transportation and services that help them stay connected to their communities, such as doctors' clinics, recreational clubs, community centres, churches or parks, she said.
As more baby boomers turn 65 and older, they are reinventing aging. They are more proactive in seeking help and pursuing accommodations for aging in place.
Cloutier said boomers may be attracted to housing forms such as townhouses or co-housing communities, where residents own properties constructed around a common space with shared amenities. She also predicted a boom in services such as meal-delivery or home maintenance services.
Because half of all falls that result in hospitalization occur at home, age-proofing the home is key to allowing seniors to stay at home longer.
Wong, for example, has convinced his mother to remove loose rugs, decorative tables and other tripping hazards. "Pretty simple stuff."
Socialization is also important, experts say. The effects of loneliness and social isolation is the health equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, said Wong, who encourages seniors to join clubs, take up a hobby, and embrace technology, including social media, to stay connected.
Other practical tips to age-proof your home:
• Retrofitting your home may be costly up front, but it could save money in the long haul. Some seniors are eligible for provincial and federal tax credits, such as the B.C. Home Renovation Tax Credit , Home Adaptations for Independence and the federal Home Accessibility Tax Credit.
• Reduce or eliminate stairs.
• Make sure outdoor stairs or decks have railings and good traction on surfaces.
• Create a well-lit home. Install switches at the top and bottom of stairs, night lights between the bedroom and bathroom, or motion-sensor lights.
• Remove tripping hazards such as rugs, cords and clutter.
• Have non-slip surfaces in the tub or shower. Consider installing a bath seat and hand-held shower heads to allow seniors to take a shower sitting down. Install grab bars that are well-anchored to the wall in the bath or shower or near the toilet seat.
• Discard furniture that feels loose or wobbly.
• Rearrange cabinets and pantry so commonly used items are easy to reach. Install lower shelves to improve access.
• Program a senior's cellphone with emergency phone numbers.
• Use an emergency personal response system like Lifeline, which provides a call button that can be worn around the neck or the wrist that seniors can press to call for help.
• Consider using internet-based smart tech that can track daily living patterns of residents using motion sensors and can send an alert to a remote smart phone or social media app.
• Seniors who own their home are eligible for the homeowner grant, which reduces property taxes paid on a principal residence. They can also defer all or part of their taxes to be paid with interest once the property is sold or the homeowner dies.
• Low-income seniors who are renters may be eligible for a rent supplement through the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program .
— Sources: Seniors First B.C., B.C. Seniors Guide, Public Health Agency of Canada and Roger Wong
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Jeune Femme (aka Montparnasse Bienvenüe) movie review: the heroine of her own life
by MaryAnn Johanson
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Laetitia Dosch burns with a passionate anxiety in French writer-director Léonor Serraille's debut, a clever, wise, wildly unsentimental portrait of a woman learning how to be herself.
I'm "biast" (pro): I'm desperate for stories about women
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When we meet 30ish Parisian Paula, she is banging her head on the door to her ex-boyfriend's apartment. Literally. Violently. She ends up with a nasty wound on her forehead and a trip to the psych ward… from which she walks away only to head straight back to his building to scream at him via the intercom and then just up at his windows. He is not impressed. (Neither are the neighbors.)
Laetitia Dosch's Paula is aimless, abrasive, difficult to like. She's Greta Gerwig without the kooky charm.
Embodied with rage and fire and a determined, passionate anxiety by the marvelous Laetitia Dosch, Paula is the sort of woman we rarely see onscreen: aimless, abrasive, difficult to like. She's Greta Gerwig without the kooky charm. But the truly remarkable thing about Jeune Femme is how writer (with Clémence Carré and Bastien Daret) and director Léonor Serraille ever-so-gradually wins us over to Paula's side. At first the film seems as desultory as Paula herself she wanders the city spitting on it — "I hate Paris, I loathe it"; "it's a city which doesn't like people" — and on almost everyone she meets, even those who are kind to her. What the heck is she doing? Where is she going? What does she want? How did a breakup result in her being both homeless and jobless?
Slowly we come to realize that Paula is a woman the likes of whom we have been granted only glimpses of before in pop culture, one who is never allowed to be the heroine of her own story: her ex is a famous photographer, and she was his student and — there it is — had been his muse for the past 10 years; apparently he had been supporting her or, more likely, keeping her in a gilded cage. (The moment in which she is stopped short by seeing an ad in a Metro station for his new exhibition is quietly brutal.) We never learn why he dumped her, but we can guess: She grew up. She ceased being in awe of him. She wanted more out of life.
The best bed partners are often the fluffy ones.
That's the shape that this clever, wise movie takes: the mute object of a man's regard, one molded to his needs, is learning to become herself. (Smartly, he barely appears, and only at the very end of the film.) Paula is not a terrible person; she tries to be heartless, but she can't pull it off. She just doesn't know who she is, because she's never had the room to find out before.
Jeune Femme translates as "young woman," and it's a tad ironic: she's not that young, but she is immature. But she's figuring it out. And Serraille follows her in a way that is wildly unsentimental, even when the potential for such rears up, yet always hugely empathetic. Winner of the Caméra d'Or award for first-time directors at Cannes last year, this is a terrific debut from a filmmaker to watch.
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Categories 2018 theatrical releases, coming of age, dramedy, girls/women, non-English-language, reviews Tags Bastien Daret, Cannes Film Festival, Clemence Carre, Greta Gerwig, Jeune Femme (aka Montparnasse Bienvenue), Laetitia Dosch, Leonor Serraille, Paris
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Jeune Femme (aka Montparnasse Bienvenüe) (2018)
directed by Léonor Serraille
UK/Ire release: May 18 2018 (VOD same day)
BBFC: rated 15 (strong language, sexual threat)
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Thank You @gator33 & @Sextus , I received my mount yesterday , it looks awesome !!! great coordination.
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That DBAL is the reason I wanted an adaptor for my MARK 23. I really like the minimalist nature of this design. The light hangs tight to the frame of the gun and the rail portion of the adaptor does not overwhelm. This really is why I wished Surefire made their prototype.
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I don't have an X400 on hand, but I'm dying to know how this mount runs with a laser.
Its probably worth noting that I brought the wrong size torx key today. So unfortunately I couldn't zero the laser and run my course. It was somewhat close at 10 yards,but it prints low and right. Here's a few runs with your mount and a PL-2 RL taken straight off my USP. I'll post a proper range report when I get it zeroed.
Thanks again for making this happen!
Fantastic video! Thank you so much, I look forward to the full range report.
I'd like to know if it holds zero with the laser after 1000+ rounds.
Please keep me in the loop my friend.
How do you like the MRDS?
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Q: Android emulator not showing up on desktop screen I encounter really strange behavior with android emulator. First of all, I am using extended monitor for development. So i code on my laptop and check the app on emulator on second screen. For some reason, I can't see emulator again after disconnect vga cable but I can see emulator is running on taskbar. Somehow, I can't bring emulator out on desktop screen or move to another screen, it just hidden and I don't know how to bring it out. It already happens to me two or three times. Can somebody help me out? What can I do to solve it?
Below is screenshots of my desktop with emulator running.
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A: It happens again when I change to another monitor for extended screen. I try what @Zoe suggested press ALT+SPACE to move but it doesn't work because move is grey out.

So my solution, I created two emulators, for two different monitors.

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Babiya, the 'mystic' crocodile of Ananthapadmanabhaswamy temple in Kasaragod, dies
Crocodile popular on social media; thousands of devotees throng temple to pay homage
October 10, 2022 07:45 pm | Updated October 11, 2022 04:21 pm IST - KASARAGOD
The body of Babiya lies in state at the Ananthapadmanabhaswamy Temple in Kasaragod. | Photo Credit: S.K. Mohan
Babiya, the "mystic" crocodile of Sri Ananthapadmanabhaswamy Temple in Majeshwaram taluk of Kasaragod district, is no more.
The crocodile was found dead in the temple lake on Sunday night. Babiya was buried on the temple premises on Monday afternoon. Thousands of devotees thronged the temple to pay homage to Babiya.
The temple is surrounded by the lake and is believed to be the moolasthanam (original seat) of Sree Padmanabhaswamy in Thiruvananthapuram. The crocodile was believed to have been guarding a cave inside the lake into which Lord Vishnu is believed to have vanished.
R. Udayakumar, chairman of the temple committee, said there were documents to prove that a crocodile named Babiya had lived in the lake and that British soldiers shot her and took her away in 1942. However, within a few days, another crocodile had appeared in the lake, and devotees named her Babiya. Since then, the temple priests had been protecting and offering nivedyam (offerings) to the crocodile.
Mr. Udayakumar said no one had ever seen Babiya eat fish or harm other animals. She was obedient too, he added.
Babiya was considered auspicious by devotees who made offerings to her. The temple priests also offered her nivedyam after morning and afternoon pujas. The crocodile used to come ashore often without harming anyone, thus gaining popularity on social media.
According to the temple authorities, Babiya was found to be unwell a few days ago. Veterinarians who conducted post-mortem on Monday said the crocodile had died of age-related illness. District Chief Veterinary Officer G. Jayaprakash said the crocodile was around 80 years old.


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Getting into the doctor and making it through a visit can feel like a marathon that I haven't trained for. When diving into my current and most recent symptom lists and treatment plans, it can become exhausting and repetitive. Having an extra pair of listening ears, either one of my parents or my husband, can be extremely helpful and beneficial. Not only can they help express to my health care team what they witness, but they also are able to help me process what was said during the appointment afterwards.
I don't choose to "opt-out" of life. My approach to living life in spite of illness just looks different that what it used to and different than what "normal" people would expect. I don't always understand or comprehend how I am feeling or why I am having certain symptoms, and am aware that it can seem twice as hard for an outsider to comprehend, as well as for the me to accurately explain.
At times I do become quiet and withdrawn, but that's not always a bad thing. Sometimes, I'm being quiet because it is my true self, I'm not a talkative person by nature. I have always been more on the shy and reserved side. Other times, I may be quiet because I'm feeling miserable and don't know how to, or can't, verbalize what I'm actually feeling at the moment. It can often be hard for me to explain or answer a simple and common question, such as "How are you?" or "Is everything alright?" It's just easier to give a simple ok or yes and brush it off than trying to adequately express my thoughts and symptoms. Often when I'm not feeling well, I choose to shrink back into my own world. This can be for different reasons. Sometimes it's simply the best way to distract myself from the pain I'm feeling. However, I have learned from experience that hiding or withdrawing isn't always the best practice, but sometimes it's the only coping strategy left to result too, especially when my other coping strategies aren't working effectively. I admit that I often avoid seeking help from other people, instead I try to depend on my faith, my individual strength, and my other coping mechanisms. Other times, I have no choice or run out of options. My continued symptoms, especially if constantly severe, may force me to rely on others and their aid, even though I try to avoid it if at all possible.
I don't like to let people down and when I get the impression that I do, or from my perspective I think that I have let someone down, I feel terrible, especially if it's been happening often. An occasional let down here or there is tolerable and acceptable, I don't expect to feel decent every day. I'm aware that bad days are destined to occur from time to time, for me quite regular. At times, I do find myself battling the "Fear of Missing Out" mindset, especially in regards to unique experiences with my children. I know that it's just a matter of time before their age and their personal life, is going to interfere, limit, or remove the possibility of having the opportunity again.
Sometimes, I might need to spend time alone to re-energize, but when it's due to a health flare, it's not an enjoyable experience. Some of the activities I would normally do when spending time alone — reading, writing, watching tv, listening to music — are downright impossible when I'm feeling my absolute worst. As a result, the solitary hours can seem painful and endless.
I have learned to hang on tight to decent moments and treasured time with family, no matter how simple, as they are what helps me survive the sick times and remain hopeful for tomorrow. I've learned that there is nothing wrong with taking one day at a time. In fact, sometimes I have to focus on just an hour or few minutes at a time, and that's alright.
It's important for me to have a small circle of people that I can depend on, that I can count on.
It can be easy to feel like a mess, maybe even a burden to those around me. It's also not abnormal for me to cope with difficult situations or try to be a protector (of self and/or others) by simply putting up a wall, or pulling up my drawbridge. (Earlier blog about that can be read HERE). Yet, when I truly take a moment to consider the trusted loved ones and caring people that I choose to surround myself by, I soon realize that they don't feel burdened or disappointed, but rather are just concerned and want to help.
In short, surviving and living with chronic illness is not impossible. There are positive moments and blessings along the way and a new appreciation for life that's often taken for granted can be gained.


The 10th Biennial Bay-Delta Science Conference was held on September 10-12, 2018 at the Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Intersections are decision points and places where crossroads meet. The management of the Bay-Delta ecosystem sits at the crossroads of geography, ecology, economy, culture, and resource management. Navigating the intersection has direct implications for statewide water supply and efforts to improve the aquatic ecosystem for fisheries, recreation, and tourism. Achieving these goals requires science that addresses the intersection of geographical, ecological, physical, and social considerations in order to build long-term, resilient solutions.
The conference program featured oral and poster presentations.


NAPOLEON TWP. Mich. (WILX) -- A local police department is turning to NASCAR to help raise money for new equipment.
Landon Cassill, and his StarCom racing team will have the Napoleon Township Police Department on his car at Michigan International Speedway in June.
It started when police chief Duaine Pittman met Landon Cassill at the Daytona 500. The chief, the driver's team and sponsor Superior Essex started talking about the price of body cameras. That's when they came up with the idea.
"They just said, this is something we want to be involved in. I didn't ask them for anything, they are just really great people," Napoleon Twp. Police Chief Duaine Pittman said.
The small department in Jackson County has an annual budget of $292,000, which doesn't leave a lot of wiggle room. The chief says they're in desperate need of new body cameras after theirs broke. The nine-year-old in-car cameras are starting to fail too. The department can't afford the replacements.
"We've had a couple of incidents where we may have had a drunk driver where all the video didn't get downloaded or wasn't captured and to go to court on cases like that today...the prosecutor's office, the defense, the jury like to see that footage," he explained.
Enter NASCAR Driver Landon Cassill and his team. A GoFundMe was created and the link will be posted on the back of his car during the races at Michigan International Speedway. Cassill says he was more than happy to support the cause.
"It's really cool, it means a lot. I mean just know how small the department is and they have a limited budget you know but they still have a job to do, they still have to keep their local community safe, no matter how big or small," Cassill said.
The chief says this is the first time he's heard of a driver putting a GoFundMe link on the back of his car. He says the sport has always been supportive of first responders and the military and thinks there will be a lot more Landon Cassill fans in the township after this.
"I think Napoleon is going to be a big fan of Landon, I think a lot of people in the township will be pulling for him, so that's awesome. It's amazing that people you don't know are willing to step up and help," Chief Pittman said.
The police department is made up of three full-time officers, seven part-timers, and six reserve officers. The chief told News 10 he'll be presented a check at the race on June 9th.
The GoFundMe goal is $15,000. That would pay for the three body cameras, the two in-car cameras, and a cloud-based video upload service.


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Xenia Marita Riebe
Paper Sculptures and Acrylics - Deutsch
Xenia is one of these artists who take a firm stance on political and social issues. The primary subject of her art is the human race in its social environment.
For many years now she has been creating figures from newsprint. She has developed a special technique making newspapers an essential element of her artworks. So the outer layers of all her sculptures consist of original newsprint which is not painted over or otherwise modified. In 2005-2007 Xenia she worked on the Global Citizen Project in which she used 200 original newspapers from all the countries in the world thus creating 200 small paper humanlike figures. Print and images on each sculpture were deliberately chosen to show characteristics of the relevant nation. These paper figurines represent the whole world population and may serve as a symbol for the problems of globalization.
Another global challenge to be mastered is Climate Change. The artist takes this subject on in her Global Warming Art Project This is the artist's interpretation of the global climate crisis. A collection of weather charts over the past 30 years served as material for a dozen of expressive figures. In addition to these sculptures she created collages and information panels. This project has been presented - among other locations - at the Head Office of the Deutscher Wetterdienst (German Meterological Office) in Offenbach near Frankfurt. Some life-size figures are there on display in the entrance hall permanently.
Xenia Marita Riebe's The Epigonians are sculptures from newsprint symbolising future people - former earthlings - who had to leave their uninhabitable planet to live a wretched life on distant planet called Epigonia.
Also the artist made life size paper sculptures shown at the Zagreb Music Biennale (2008) as part of Oratorian Scenario Zilverstad subject of which was the genocide at Sebrenica.
In addition to these great series Xenia created quite a number of smaller paper sculptures looking into different subjects such as Greek mythology, German history, social aspects but also figures that show a good sense of humour.
Global Network first shown in 2009 is an installation that again has globalization as a primary subject.
The vast arc spanning the subjects shown in her paintings reaches from the origin of mankind over social developments to living in today's world of technology and science as shown in her cycle African Rock Painting and Modern Technology.
Particularly there is a focus on ethical values in the discussions about the limits of which is achievable by manhood and what is ethically justifiable shown in her paintings about reproductive cloning as well as the effects of globalization shown in her series "White Strangers" - Here the migrants frozen in social frostiness and there people growing closer together thus showing some hope for a better future
Since 2010 Xenia Marita Riebe is co-editor of DER OBSIDIAN an international journal for art and literature.
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Brooke Shields Thanks Alma Mater Princeton For Grounding Her Career
Posted On : December 21, 2020 Published By : Alumni Spotlight
Brooke Shields is an actress, author, and one of the most famous super models in fashion history. Initially a child model, she gained critical acclaim at the age of 12 for her leading role in the controversial 1978 film Pretty Baby. Two years later, Shields became the youngest fashion model to ever land on the cover of Vogue magazine. By the time she was 16, Shields was one of the most recognized faces in the world, largely due to her dual career as a child actress and provocative fashion model.
In 1981 alone, Shields graced the covers of more than 30 magazines. After successfully transitioning from a teenage star to an adult, Shields went on to establish herself as a popular TV star. One of her finest performances was delivered in the sitcom Suddenly Susan, which earned her two Golden Globe nominations. Though mostly retired now, Shields is still very much in the public eye, spending her time raising her two children and doing charity work.
During the height of her early fame, Shields suddenly put her showbiz life on hold and enrolled at Princeton University. As a freshman, Shields lived in a dormitory, but her roommates had trouble coping with the endless telephone calls and the occasional obsessed fans. She later moved into an apartment in Princeton and hired two bodyguards to escort her in town. A highly motivated person, Shields combined classwork and performances with the Triangle Club (a campus theater troupe), with work on two movies, stage appearances with Bob Hope, and even public service commercials on various health issues. Her senior thesis was on the work of Louis Malle, who directed her first major film role. In 1987, the auburn-haired beauty not only received her Princeton degree in romance languages, but also graduated with honors.
Despite her busy professional life, Shields never forgot her beloved campus. Twenty-four years after graduation, one of Princeton's most famous alumni returned to deliver the Class Day address. Sporting a Princeton University class of 1987 jacket, the actress explained to graduates how her education at the Ivy League school helped her survive as an adult. "I left Princeton learning that learning is a lifelong enterprise and I graduated more confident than I had ever been," she said.
As a lifelong Princetonian, Shields returned to the campus again a year later to participate in her 25th Reunion. The Hollywood icon used the opportunity to reflect on her undergraduate days during the discussion "Tigers in the Arts," one of the many alumni-faculty forums scheduled throughout the weekend.
"I came in already being an artist, but I was never able to fully own being an artist until I spent my four years here," Shields said, referring to her experience as a child actress before attending Princeton. And although people often associate Brooke Shields with fame and good looks, it seems that her education was just as important in maintaining the trajectory of her long and successful career in one of the world's most unforgiving businesses.
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Puerto Ricans await aid, fret about post-hurricane recovery
Published:Sunday | September 25, 2022 | 3:48 PM
A house lays in the mud after it was washed away by Hurricane Fiona at Villa Esperanza in Salinas, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Fiona left hundreds of people stranded across the island after smashing roads and bridges, with authorities still struggling to reach them four days after the storm smacked the US territory, causing historic flooding. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo)
TOA BAJA, Puerto Rico (AP) — City worker Carmen Medina walked purposefully through the working-class community of Tranquility Village under a brutal sun, with clipboard, survey forms and pen in hand — part of a small army of officials trying to gauge the scope of disaster caused by Hurricane Fiona's strike on Puerto Rico.
She stopped at a white-and-seafoam greenhouse and asked the owner to detail her losses in the storm that had flooded much of the town of Toa Baja.
"Oh, my dear," responded Margarita Ortiz, a 46-year-old house cleaner standing in a home that was nearly barren because so many flood-damaged belongings had already been discarded.
Pockets of water still bulged from her ceiling Friday in what had been a newly painted house, and Ortiz listed what she could recall of her lost furniture and other goods.
After staying in a shelter and with a friend for days, she hopes to move back into her home soon: "When you lose your bed, you lose your head."
Fiona hit southwestern Puerto Rico with 85 mph winds on Sept. 18 and the broad storm unleashed flooding across the island, which still had not recovered from 2017′s Hurricane Maria, a stronger cyclone that slashed across the US territory, obliterating the power grid, which had since been patched but not fully rebuilt.
Puerto Rico's government has said it expects to have a preliminary estimate of the damage Fiona caused in roughly two weeks.
As of Sunday, about 45% of Puerto Rico's 1.47 million power customers remained in the dark, and 20% of 1.3 million water customers had no service as workers struggled to reach submerged power substations and fix downed lines.
Gas stations, grocery stores and other businesses temporarily shut down due to lack of fuel for generators. The National Guard first dispatched fuel to hospitals and other critical infrastructure.
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Philly dominates this MLSsoccer.com's Best XI for Week 18 with Carlos Valdes, Justin Mapp and Sebastien Le Toux making the first team, with Keon Daniel, Gabriel Farfan and Sheanon Williams receiving honorable mentions.
In this week's power rankings round up, the Union stay at no. 4 at Soccer America, at no. 5 at MLSsoccer.com, SBI and at Goal.com. At ESPN, the Union move up one spot to no. 5.
The Brotherly Game links to a Mexican media report quoting Veracruz head coach Daniel Guzman finally putting an end to rumors of Carlos Ruiz signing with the club. "I've found that he has problems," Guzman said, "and I prefer to get a player that doesn't have any type of problem who can adapt quickly as soon as we sign him, a player that will adapt to the climate, the port city climate, and everything else, that's why I'm looking at Colombians."
Speaking of Ruiz, Don't forget to vote Carlos Ruiz for Goal of the Week.
In case you didn't know already, the Union are surprised Tim Howard will not play for Everton tonight. Don't be surprised if Howard watches from the stands and Faryd Mondragon gets the night off.
ASN Philly has some quotes from Tuesday's Everton press conference, including this gem from manager David Moyes: "Thousands of American children play soccer. Because all of the other sports you've got over here, they're for freaks: you've got to be 6'5, 6'7 to play basketball, you've got to weigh 18 stone [which converts to 252 pounds] and solid as a rock to play American football. Soccer is something which everybody can play. If you're talented and gifted, you can play soccer." Alrighty then, so everybody can play soccer, if everybody is talented and gifted.
Check out this not entirely terrible brief guide to the Union from the Everton website.
Neil Jones of the Liverpool Echo is apparently retarded.
Danny Califf on facing Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday: "For me it's gonna be fun to kick it around with him. Kick him around maybe a little bit – if I can catch him." If he tries any of that step over bullshit, I say take his legs out, Danny.
The Union expects the experience of playing such friendlies is particularly good for the younger players. Mondragon said, "I was telling all our young players to go out and just enjoy it."
Kerith Gabriel writes that expecting MLS teams to dominate against international visitors like Everton or Real Madrid is expecting a lot. "It could happen, but it takes a lot to remove the realm of unlikely."
Mondragon is proud to have been selected for the All-Star team. "It's fortunate for me, but unfortunate that there's only one player [on the Union] they have chosen. I have to go and represent the Philadelphia Union as they deserve." Nowak said, "The whole team, in my view, deserves to be on the All-Star team."
Two-Footed Tackle on the All-Star selection: "With the vote aimed at reflecting the views of fans when players arguably more deserving such as Philadelphia Union's Carlos Valdés remain unselected, the spectacle begins to lose authenticity."
Valdes and Sheanon Williams make SBI's MLS All-Star All-Snub Squad.
Soccer Banter has a Q & A with Williams.
Forget about Valdes and Williams being snubbed with the All-Star selection, says MLSsoccer.com, the number one snub is Sebastien Le Toux. "That lack of a true wide attacking player, who also offers defensive cover, makes one particular Frenchman the No. 1 snub this year."
Kevin Kinkead looks at the 4–1–3–2 formation the Union have been employing over the past five games.
Linking to Trinidad & Tobago media reports last Saturday, the Brotherly Game wondered if young forward Phillip Borde is trialling with the Union. On Tuesday, tBG was able to confirm that he is not.
The Union Dues looks ahead to August, which "may be the most important of any Union months to day."
The Union Dues also looks at that Fantastic Four of Union signings for 2011, Carlos Ruiz Brian Carroll, Carlos Valdes and Faryd Mondragon.
In response to listener's requests, the YSA Report has "isolated some of the bits and commercials" including the comedy stylings of the Philly Soccer Page.
You can extend your support of the Union with the new EA Sports Football Club through FIFA 12.
Independence/WPS
Sinead Farrelly, the Independence rookie midfielder from Havertown, is interviewed by KYW NewsRadio.
Signs that WPS may get a bump from the Women's World Cup are evident in New York where the clash between WNY Flash and magicJack is expected to draw 15,000 spectators and will now be broadcast on FSC tonight at 7:30pm.
ESPN reports that Alex Morgan can't marry you. Sorry, Adam.
With this being international friendly week in Philadelphia, it is only fitting that Twin Valley is host to a two-week soccer camp being run by the German Football Federation.
The Anderson Monarchs find inspiration in the performance of the USWNT at the Women's World Cup.
Uruguay advance to the Copa America final with a 2–0 victory over Peru.
A former German pro has been banned from all soccer-related activity after admitting he took money to fix games while at St Pauli in 2008.
That UAE player who backheeled a PK in his team's 7–2 win over Lebanon is in trouble. Quite rightly, too.
On the Everton website there are also nice video reports of their stay here.
The open pratcie yesterday was ace! See bigsoccer.com for a review


Magazine wargames often suffer criticism for being poorly developed due to the time constraints involved in magazine publishing, but the history of wargaming has featured several great magazines and numerous delightful magazine games. As a fan of light to medium/low counter density games, magazine games are right up my alley. In addition, you get the benefit of reading articles about the very same battle.
Please add your favorite magazine wargames to this list! Please note why you like it, its complexity level and its solitaire suitability.
Originally a magazine game from S&T. Nice fairly simple game, works with three or even four.
I have played this game more times than any other SPI game, period. This is my go-to North Africa game. AH's Afrika Korps is a good game too ... it has all that old game charm, but PAA makes me feel like I'm there, for some reason.
This is just an excellent game and is deserving of the awards that it received.
Michael Rinella made another magazine game that I own and enjoy Birth of a Legend Both have really good quality, tight rules, and the articles that he wrote that accompany the games are awesome.
Complexity = med-low (relative to wargames). Solitaire suitability = extremely high. There is one optional rule for a hidden counter. Everything else is perfect for solo play, but why play solitaire? I created a Vassal module for it!
Oh, man, the hours playing this game. Great fun.
This one is IT for me. It encompasses so much of the history that I am interested in.
My favorite Strategy & Tactics game and the magazine game I have played the most. Designer Joe Balkoski reworked the Wellington's Victory: Battle of Waterloo Game – June 18th, 1815 game system to fit the magazine format and, in my opinion, improved upon it.
Still, not a simple game but playing it is a great learning experience. The importance of utilizing combined arms it ably displayed. The Battle of Quatre Bras is small and so therefore perfect for the magazine game format. But the battle isn't very well balanced so the French are at a disadvantage. But this also makes it perfect for solo play which is how I usually play this game.
Excellent folio sized game with innovative manpower track. Made WW1 fun before WW1 became a popular hobby subject.
I prefer this magazine version over the goofy DG redo.
Great game on an interesting topic.
My first strategic game with a separate area on the map to conduct tactical battles -- pretty innovative in 1991 and much more common today.


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The Flayed Ox. "Rembrandt or not Rembrandt".
New style:"Romantic Expressionism".
Series:"Rembrandt or not Rembrandt".
Self-portrait.
Oil on canvas. 81x91. 2001.
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Edward Tabachnik
M2R3T2	Toronto - Canada
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Resume: Edward Tabachnik was born in Russia.
Educated from the St. Petersburg (Leningrad) Academy of Arts and Architecture,
one of most famous European School of Arts. It is a historic center of Russian Culture.
The Academy was founded by The Empress Katrine The Great 250 years ago and has been traditionally connected with the French "Ecole des Beaux Arts" in Paris.
Edward Tabachnik schooling is both - in architecture and painting. The Academy was the alma mater of many famous Russian artists, including Mark Chagall's teacher - Yehuda Pen. Antakolsky, Repin, Serov, Surikov, Brulov, Vrubel, Roerich and many others.
Edward participated in many unofficial exhibitions in Moscow.
He has developed a new style, which he calls "Romantic Expressionism".
Fascination with The Black Hole Theory of The Origin of The World is also reflected in many of his paintings in the form of "Singularity", through which Time passes, connecting The Past with The Future.
Honorary Member of The "Order of Alexander The Great"- an international organization which honours life-long cultural accomplishments. Among its Honorary Members were Salvador Dali, Henry Moore, Fernand Mourlot, Jean Cocteau, Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, Jean-Jacques Annaud and others.
Exhibitions: 1965 - 1972, Russia, Moscow - Number of unofficial exhibitions. Solo and group Exhibitions in Moscow Association of Architects. Private exhibitions. Participation in the National Art Exhibition in Russian Museum in Leningrad (Graphicks).
1972-1974, Israel. Personal exhibition in Ashkelon. Exhibitions in Tel Aviv.
1975-Exhibition at The Johnson Public Library, New Jersey, USA. Graphics.
1976-1981, Many solo, group exhibitions at the Gallery Heritage, Toronto.
1996-Solo exhibition with Gallery Hittite, Toronto. 15 paintings.
2000-Art without Walls, Exhibition in Polish Consulate, New York City. 6 paintings.
2000-Jubilee Exhibition in Newman Center, University of Torornto.
2002-Solo Exhibit. "Dreams and Memories" at JCC Atrium Gallery, NJ. 16 paintings.
2002-Solo Exhibit. "Past, Present and Future" at JCC Waltuch Gallery, NJ. 24 paintings.
2002-Exhibit."Old Musical Instruments" in Lincoln Center of Performing Arts, NYC.
2002-2003- Exhibition "Salon d'Automne International des Beaux-Arts de Montreal".
2005 - Exhibition "Art For Nature" , Museum Leeuwenberg, Utrecht, Netherlands
2005 - "The Togo Salmon Centenary Exhibition. The Classical World and Its Influence" in The McMaster Museum of Art, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. 4 paintings.
2006- Exhibition "Earth Day 2006", Ouwehands, Rhenen, Netherlands.
2006- Exhibition "Building Cultural Bridges: Art from the former Soviet Union to America", Mizel Museum, Denver, Colorado, USA. 4 paintings.
2007-Solo exhibition "Ancient Musical Instruments" and Mystery of The Past Romantic Expressionism in Oil Paintings by Edward Tabachnik" in Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum, Long Island, New York, 18 paintings.
2009- "Homage to Salvador Dali". Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY. 4paintings.
2010- "Valentine". Exhibition in Gallery Hittitie, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
1975-Jennifer Oille. At the galleries: K.M. Graham. Edward Tabachnik at Gallery Scollard. The Centre for Contemporary Canadian Art. The Canadian Art Database.


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Dong Jun Kim
Email: dongjun.kim@unsw.edu.au
Room 542, Hilmer Building
UNSW Sydney NSW 2052
Research Group Website
http://www.chemistry.unsw.edu.au/research/research-groups/kim-group
Dr Dong Jun (DJ) Kim
Lecturer in School of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney, 2018–Present.
Postdoctoral researcher in Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA, 2015–2018.
Mentor: Prof. J. Fraser Stoddart (Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 2016)
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, Korea, 2015.
Supervisor: Prof. Jang Wook Choi
Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, 2010.
Dong Jun (DJ) Kim was born in Seoul and grew up in Daejeon, South Korea. In 2010, he received BS degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Yonsei University. After graduation, DJ moved to KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), where he carried out Ph.D. studies in Materials Science and Engineering, under the guidance of Professor Jang Wook Choi. After finishing the Ph.D. in August 2015, DJ joined Stoddart group at Northwestern University as a postdoctoral researcher, working on the development of new organic active materials for rechargeable batteries. In October 2018, DJ started his independent career as a lecturer in School of Chemistry at UNSW. His research involves the design and synthesis of supramolecular compounds and their applications in energy storage materials.
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