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Fire in Black Rock
When I saw fire trucks roll down the street the other day I could tell the emergency was somewhere close, but it was a shame to find out what burned. Seeing the this photo in The Buffalo News made me cringe. What caught fire was the John Esser House, an Italianate home built circa 1887.
You can see the intricate jigsaw work on the gable and fenestration. Fire also exposed the original clapboard hidden away by vinyl siding. Below is what it looked like before. If it hasn't happened already, it is scheduled for an emergency demolition.
John Esser House, 81 Amherst Street, in a photo from several years ago.
The building is/was located in an especially historic part of an historic neighborhood. Just half a block away at Market Square are new plaques commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Burning of Black Rock during the War of 1812. The building to the east is St. John's United Church of Christ, a congregation founded by German immigrants back in 1847. (Coincidentally, the church sanctuary caught fire in the 1970s.) To the west is the Jacob Smith House and Tavern, dating back to the 1830s. Across the street is what used to be the St. Francis Xavier Church and School, now known as the Buffalo Religious Arts Center. I highly recommend touring their museum. And just two doors away, somewhat ironically, sits the former Engine #15 Firehouse. It was built in 1912 but closed decades ago. Converted into an apartment, for a time the building was the residence of the famous poet Robert Creeley.
Pardon the pun, but John Esser had a banner year in 1887. At the time he built this home he was Erie County Treasurer as well as President of the Black Rock Business Men's Association. That same year, H. C. Zimmerman sold out to his partners Esser, Frederick Ogden, and Henry Shuttleworth of the Banner Milling Company, who expanded their operations by buying the Erie Mill. A few months later he would create the Black Rock Land Company, the first development company in the area. Esser Ave., Angus St., Roesch Ave., and Ullman St. in Riverside are named after him and his Land Co. investors, with the exception of John Hertel.
Luckily no one was hurt and fire did not spread to any neighbors. I feel bad for the people displaced by the blaze and would rather not post more photos of their misery. When I visited a few hours ago the roof was completely gone, the entire back of the building charred, and the smell of smoke still hanging in the air. But the demolition of this home does seem to erase the deep imprint the Esser name left on Black Rock. The aforementioned St. Xavier's, closed several years ago, featured an ornately carved, wooden lectern dedicated by the Esser family. (Note: I have not confirmed any direct connection to John Esser himself.) Very recently, the Key Bank at the corner of Amherst and Dearborn moved out. That building can trace its history back to the Black Rock Savings & Loan, founded in 1892 by–you guessed it–the Black Rock Business Men's Association.
The corner of Amherst and Dearborn Streets circa 2012 and 1912, respectively. This building was constructed in the 1870s. The 2012 photo is from BuffaloAH.com.
Within four blocks you had the Erie Canal, a mill, a tavern, two churches, a school, a market, and a locally supported bank that funded it all. John Esser had his hand in much of that. Here's another sad irony: a photo of John Esser as a director of the Erie Fire Insurance Company. He is at the top row, second from right. Click for a larger version.
Taken from The History of the Germans in Buffalo and Erie County, N.Y. by way of Archivaria.com.
This entry was posted on July 17, 2013 by Fred Schrock. It was filed under Uncategorized .
Mary Ann Kedron
Out of the ashes of such a tragedy must come some new growth. We have been ready to launch the Black Rock Historical Society which recently received it's provisional charter. I cannot think of a better time to make it a reality. Please look to BlackRockHistoricalSociety.com for more information. We will be posting information very soon on how to join.
Mitch Gerber
A beautiful post. But do you mean the famous poet Robert Creeley?
tomservo0
Thanks for catching that, Mitch. I've made the correction.
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will return to New Hampshire for events over 2 days.His first stop will on Monday, November 30 in Portsmouth. At noon, Christie will hold a business roundtable luncheon with Renee and Dan Plummer.At 4:30 p.m., Christie will unveil his law enforcement coalition in Concord. His final stop will be a town hall meeting at the Loudon Fire Dept. It will begin at 6:00 p.m.On Tuesday, December 1, Christie will visit Janie's Cafe in Londonderry at 8:30 a.m. He also plans to hold a drug recovery roundtable at Hope for NH Recovery in Manchester at 1:30 p.m.
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will return to New Hampshire for events over 2 days.
His first stop will on Monday, November 30 in Portsmouth. At noon, Christie will hold a business roundtable luncheon with Renee and Dan Plummer.
At 4:30 p.m., Christie will unveil his law enforcement coalition in Concord. His final stop will be a town hall meeting at the Loudon Fire Dept. It will begin at 6:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, December 1, Christie will visit Janie's Cafe in Londonderry at 8:30 a.m. He also plans to hold a drug recovery roundtable at Hope for NH Recovery in Manchester at 1:30 p.m.
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Cloverdale-Langley City Conservative MP Tamara Jansen said the Liberal government wasn't paying attention to signs of an impending coronavirus crisis. She was speaking via videoconference during a Commons debate on Tuesday, March 9, (House of Commons video feed)
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Cloverdale-Langley City Conservative MP Tamara Jansen said the Liberal government wasn't paying attention to signs of an impending coronavirus crisis that were evident well before the official anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"I have heard many on the government side reminiscing today about how we are now at the one-year anniversary of the pandemic," Jansen remarked during a House of Commons debate on Tuesday, March 9.
"This serves to highlight the fact that they were not paying attention when this catastrophe actually started and why Canada has been consistently late from the very beginning," Jansen went on to say.
It was clear that there was already trouble last year in January, not March, Jansen said, "when my local Chinese dance association cancelled its New Year's celebration in Langley to protect our community. Yet, following that clear warning cry, our health officials told us not to worry, that there was no need for masks and no need for travel restrictions."
Jansen also cited the COVID-19 outbreak aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship that trapped several Canadians, commenting that "while the Liberals were busy twiddling their thumbs, independent travel advisers were getting frantic calls from their customers who were being quarantined on the ship."
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Jansen said she and her sister, a travel agent, "have been struggling together with the impact of COVID since January, not March."
Jansen was speaking in support of a Conservative opposition day motion that called for measures to support workers in the hospitality, tourism, and charitable sectors.
It would provide repayable loans to airlines in exchange for consumer refunds, job guarantees, and restrictions on executive compensation, along with restoration of regional routes as well as strengthening support programs for small and medium businesses.
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"For restaurant owners and so many other small businesses, this motion for immediate sector-specific measures to help the hospitality industry can't come soon enough," Jansen declared.
"People are at the end of their rope, and it's starting to fray."
Women, and women entrepreneurs especially, have been the hardest hit from the very beginning, Jansen added.
"It was this government's lack of urgency, their catalogue of mistargeted programs, and their failure to give the provinces any option but to lockdown, that led to the prolongation of this pandemic for Canadians."
"This will all result in Canada being locked down for months longer than the rest of the world."
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Do I get a car or a house? This investment question might be one of the most-asked questions for young investors. It is easy to answer when you understand your own needs.
Getting a car or a house first or both at the same time is a complex challenge. Both big-ticket assets may seem to be the foundation of the society today. Getting either one of them or both together could negatively affect our cash flow greatly. This investment dilemma isn't something that should be taken lightly. In fact, it takes months, even years, to plan for it and find the exact one that meets your standards.
There are a lot of aspects to take into consideration over the course of making your decision, especially with the constant changes in the market and economy. While there is no one plan that will suit every individual, understanding your needs will help shape your financial goals and portfolio.
You will have different outlooks on investment plans depending on what life stage you are in. What is right for your money now may not be so great in the next five to ten years. What is right today when you start working may change as you start a family tomorrow. Buying a home or a car will make up some of the biggest purchases many of us will make, though it is often not a one-time process. As our lifestyles and financial status improve over time, we will find the need for more space, or less space, better locations and look for different amenities. Although the property market remains a firm investment favourite, property experts say that many millennials today are opting against it for the time being and focusing instead on lifestyle purchases.
While millennials' financial priorities may change once they hit their 30s, experts say that those in their 20s now do not have property purchases on their minds, unlike those in this age group some 20 years ago. Understanding which phase you are in can greatly help with understanding why certain investments are necessary and how they fit into your overall investment portfolio, making the uneasy feelings about investments more understandable and why they may be necessary. Not only do financial markets fluctuate, but your financial needs also change over time.
People must look at the purpose of property or car ownership rather than fitting in with their peers. Naturally, everyone wants the best, whether buying a home or a new car but they need to balance their needs with their financial capability. Instead of making financial decisions based around what will be best for us, we start doing things based on what others will think. If we're not clear about whom we think we are, our own values and our own goals, then we are just playing keep up with the Joneses.
For individuals who are looking to make some money out of their assets, take note of these modern trends: Co-living, co-working and ride-hailing are the new way of living for city-dwellers. This sharing concept is not only great potential for personal revenue growth, it is an attempt to create a conscious community that can live a sustainable lifestyle, by sharing the resources or the space provided to them. It is reinventing the way people invest money. Airbnb took a profit monopoly away from big corporations in the hotel industry and gave it to individuals; Uber created an opportunity for ordinary people to earn money only by knowing how to drive a car. So, the notion that cars do not generate income for you is somewhat untrue now.
This disruptive trend is forcing individuals to step up their passive income game. More real estate players are flipping their properties to meet the increasing demand for communal workspace, a new strategy that is expected to keep them afloat as the market goes through a correction period. In fact, according to a statistics research, there are over 31,900 listings in Malaysia on Airbnb, with the annual median income of hosts averaging RM4,725 a month.
Taking all these factors into consideration and understanding your own needs, you can have a plan instead of feeling overwhelmed by all the statistics and figures, the application process, and the responsibility of being a home or car owner. Take this opportunity to learn how you can be a better, more responsible grown-up and make calculated decisions.
Is it an easy choice? Property or vehicle? Economically speaking, a house will appreciate over time whereas the car will depreciate. However, your ultimate verdict should reflect your needs instead of wants so that you will get the most profit from whatever upgrade you choose. In the end, it should really come down to which one will serve you best. Which one will serve you best for the next 5 years of your life?


Classic rock guitar band Wishbone Ash are heading to Blackpool as part of their European tour.
The band will play The Layton on Thursday, November 16, with support from Canadian blues guitarist Steve Hill.
A spokesman said: "Take this opportunity to discover why the music of Wishbone Ash still endures after 45 years and why they still retain their reputation as one of the busiest bands in rock.
"Having achieved success in the early and mid-1970s through their popular albums included Wishbone Ash, Pilgrimage, Argus, There's the Rub, and New England the band sound stronger today than they ever have.
"Wishbone Ash are noted for their extensive use of the harmony twin lead guitar format which had been attracting electric blues bands since Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page had played together in the Yardbirds in 1966.
"Their contribution helped Andy Powell to be voted one of the 10 most important guitarists in rock history by Traffic magazine in 1989, and to appear in the top 20 guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.
"Witness their outstanding musicianship and distinctive, classic twin-guitar sound that influenced groups from Thin Lizzy to Iron Maiden and many more.
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As Teen, He Made News Opposing Anti-Vax Mom. Now, He's Urging COVID Shots for Youth
WEDNESDAY, June 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Ethan Lindenberger knows what it's like when you have anti-vaxxer parents: At 18, he gained national notoriety when he sought vaccines in defiance of his mother's fervent wishes.
Now, the 20-year-old has some advice for teens facing a similar dilemma posed by the pandemic -- how to convince their anti-vaxxer parents to let them get the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Pfizer shot is now FDA-approved for everyone age 12 and up, but varying parental consent laws across the country mean that some teens might want the jab but have to convince mom and dad first.
Lindenberger recommends that kids who want the vaccine have an open and honest discussion with their parents -- if they have the type of relationship that would allow for such an exchange.
"If you know you can have a loving and understanding conversation with your parents, please do that. Try to have that conversation and vocalize why you want to get vaccinated, your concerns about your own health and safety," Lindenberger, of Norwalk, Ohio, said in a HealthDay Now interview.
But he acknowledges that not every teen will be able to do that.
"If you are worried about serious consequences -- your parents not trusting you, your parents taking away your phone or kicking you out -- those are serious concerns for some young people," Lindenberger said. "Maybe wait and weigh those consequences seriously. It's not as easy as 'Go get vaccinated, and then deal with it later.'"
Most states require parents to consent to the vaccination of their children,according toUSA Today. The exceptions are North Carolina (all teens can receive vaccinations), Tennessee and Alabama (14 and older don't need consent), and Oregon (15 and older don't need consent). Iowa's consent rules are more difficult to interpret, as the requirement varies depending on your health care provider.
Lindenberger only got the polio vaccine when he was a child, due to his mom's increasing involvement in the anti-vaccine movement.
Due to consent laws, he didn't even bother discussing vaccination with his mother as he went through high school, even though his own research had convinced him of the importance and safety of vaccines.
"I knew growing up my mom was very anti-vaccine. Because of the legal restrictions, I really wasn't trying to fight her on getting me vaccinated. She believed vaccines could kill me, and so it was not going to be an easy time," Lindenberger said.
When he turned 18, he used the Reddit online discussion board to ask how he should pursue vaccination. Lindenberger's conflict with his parents then became national news.
"When I turned 18, I said, 'Hey, this is my decision now, but I'm still going to communicate that. I'm not going to hide it from you. I want you to understand where I'm coming from," Lindenberger said. "She still didn't respond great, but the fundamental reason I was talking with her in the first place and saying what I thought was out of respect."
Lindenberger's initial decision to get vaccinated, and then become a vaccine advocate, has impacted his relationship with his mom.
"Because of how deep she is in this misinformation and that perspective, it definitely does warp her view of me as a person. What kind of person advocates for [in her view] young people to die and become injured? It's a pretty bad thing to do," he said. "It's definitely caused a divide. Do we talk as much? No. Do we have the same type of relationship? Absolutely not. Do I see her as often? I don't."
Because of her firm beliefs, Lindenberger said he hasn't even bothered to try to convince her to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
"My mom is very anti-vaccine. I mean like the 1% of the 1% that are so deeply ingrained that it's not just the anti-vaccine conspiracies but the anti-mask, anti-science conspiracy theories, holistic medicine, the whole bunch," he said. "People who are so deeply down that rabbit hole find other rabbit holes. For her, it's progressed that much.
"My time and energy is spent talking to people that are hesitant, people that are asking questions, rather than saying they know what's true. I think that's more productive," Lindenberger added.
The Nemours Foundation has recommendations for teens who need to have a difficult conversation with their parents:
Figure out what they want from the conversation beforehand, whether it's permission or advice or just a friendly ear.
Identify your feelings to them, especially if you are worried that what you're about to say will anger or disappoint them.
Pick a good time to talk, when your parent isn't busy with something else and can focus on you.
Be clear and direct in what you're saying, always be honest, try to understand their point of view, and resist getting into an argument.
The Nemours Foundation has more tips for handling difficult conversations with your parents.
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CareAdvantage Perioperative Efficiency Capability Reduces Hospital Operational Costs
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At the Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC) annual meeting, the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies (JJMDC)* reported results from a real-world evidence study conducted with UCSF Health to analyze operating room (OR) data for specific procedures and identify areas to improve efficiencies. The study examined improvements in surgical instrument tray set-up time and several other endpoints for total knee and hip procedures made by leveraging CareAdvantage from the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies** and its Perioperative Efficiency capability.
UCSF already was performing above benchmark for overall procedure OR set-up time going into the study.i By leveraging the CareAdvantage approach, UCSF improved instrument tray set up time in the operating room further, by three minutes for hip procedures and six minutes for knee procedures. The study also revealed additional improvements: a 57-percent reduction in total number of surgical instrument trays, a 29-percent decrease in the number of instruments used across total hip and knee procedures, and a 46-percent reduction in the average number of open trays. This translated to an estimated cost savings totaling more than $262,000 annually.ii
"An important priority for UCSF as an academic institution is optimizing our OR processes and delivering better care to our patients," said Richard Capra, chief administrative officer, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF. "The study results provide insights about how we can achieve our goals by reducing the variation in clinical processes, lowering our inventory costs and physical footprint, improving our clinical staff's productivity, reducing environmental impact, and helping enhance quality of care."
The CareAdvantage Perioperative Efficiency capability offers tailored approaches to help reduce operational costs and the variation in clinical processes by streamlining the movement of JJMDC devices through the surgical services and sterile processing departments.
"Approaches such as the one used by JJMDC and UCSF can help hospitals and health systems make important strides in addressing perioperative management," said Michael Gagnon, chief administrative officer, Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center and founder of The Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC). "As both academic institutions and other systems seek how to deliver efficiencies and better outcomes, improving the processes involved in performing surgical operations can be a critical area to make an impact."
According to JJMDC's recent Voices for Value Insights Series, a survey of U.S. health system executives and operating room clinicians, there is increased demand for strategies to improve perioperative efficiency, with two-thirds of executives (64 percent) and more than half of clinicians (56 percent)iii citing the improvement of perioperative efficiency as a priority for their health system. The survey also found that three out of four executives and clinicians believe perioperative efficiency can improve a number of health system operations, including overall performance (81 percent), cost (76 percent) and time challenges (75 percent).iv Two thirds of respondents also believe that perioperative efficiency can improve outcomes: patient satisfaction (68 percent) and quality of care (67 percent).v
"Perioperative efficiency is an important area of focus for health systems seeking to improve clinical processes, lower operational costs and enhance patient outcomes," said Christina Farup, M.D., vice president, Health Economics and Market Access, JJMDC. "Our CareAdvantage approach starts with listening and focuses on leveraging data to identify goals and create actionable plans for improvement for health systems to achieve value-based care."
The Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies' purpose is to reach more patients and restore more lives. Having advanced patient care for more than a century, these companies represent an unparalleled breadth of products, services, programs and research and development capabilities in surgical technology, orthopaedics, cardiovascular and specialty solutions with an offering directed at delivering clinical and economic value to health care systems worldwide.
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. (JJHCS) provides contracting, supply chain, business services, and strategic solutions to customers and commercial intermediaries of U.S.-based Johnson & Johnson companies, including hospital systems, health plans, distributors, wholesalers, purchasing organizations, government payer programs, and government healthcare institutions in the United States. JJHCS also engages with customers to provide streamlined supply chain services for our products that seamlessly integrate with customer operations, address shared evolving market challenges to value-based care, and develop innovative solutions that improve patient care and access.
* The Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies comprise the surgery, orthopaedics, and cardiovascular businesses within Johnson & Johnson's Medical Devices segment.
** CareAdvantage from the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies is offered through Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. Its Perioperative Efficiency capability is provided for JJMDC products.
i. Sanbon BJ. Hospitals save millions with sustainability programs, cut back on waste. Healthcare Finance. March 14, 2017. http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/hospitals-save-millions-sustainability-programs-cut-back-waste
ii. The survey was conducted online between September 7 and 13, 2017 among 92 executives and clinicians at large U.S. health systems.
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When it comes to mathematics, most of you lose confidence and tend to procrastinate. At times, you fail to understand the importance of math in your academic life. Although a complex branch of the academic curriculum, math isn't invincible. It can be conquered if the right steps are taken.
Based on concepts and formulas, having a clear understanding of the fundamentals of mathematics like the BODMAS rule can help you overcome the challenges associated with the subject. When it comes to math, you need to be careful about your approach. There are many formulas to remember, and most importantly you must be very clear about which method to use. If you are finding it hard to up your score in math, here are some strategies that can help you out.
You cannot master Math by reading books. To get better at mathematics, you need to practice more.The more sums you solve, the faster you improve at math. When you solve sums, you learn how and where to apply the formulas. Solve the examples in your textbook and then tally your solution with the book's answer to see how you fare. This way, you will be able to identify your mistakes and rectify them. Begin with the easiest problem in the book and gradually move on to harder problems from your book and check your answer for each one. This is very important if you want to build your confidence.
When it comes to math problems, you must be very particular about reading the entire problem properly, so that you do not miss any figures in the sum. Quite often students miss out data and as a result solve the sums in the wrong way. To prevent the same mistake, reading the entire problem before solving a sum. Do not make the mistake of trying to figure it out in your head before writing anything down.Take note of all the variables in the problem and place the values in the formulas properly. Only then should you solve the sum one step at a time.
When it comes to mathematics, the habit of making silly mistakes is your archrival. So, be very careful of silly mistakes. Review the sums multiple times while solving a mathematics paper so that you can eradicate any chances of putting the wrong values, leading to miscalculations. You need to remember that making a mistake can make your efforts go down the drain.
Before you start doing your math homework, understand the processes and logic to solve the sum. Do not try to memorise the formulas without having a clear understanding of the critical concepts. Give yourself time to learn the basic concepts while doing a math assignment. To improve in Math, devote more time and try to understand the process of solving a mathematical problem instead of avoiding a type of sum that you cannot do. You should not move on to the next lesson just because you are frustrated with one sum. Remember that all math chapters are interrelated and every topic builds on the previous topic. So, get your doubts cleared.
Mathematics mostly depends on the signs of the values, and if you want to score better grades in the subject, you must be cautious about the signs. Mistaking a negative for a positive can make your entire sum go wrong. If you find negatives to be confusing, then learn to make them positive by changing the signs on both the sides. Moreover, double check the signs when you read the sums. Also, copy the sums to solve them accurately.
You have heard about the term BODMAS, right? BODMAS refers to the order in which the signs are to be addressed. If the sum has multiple operations, you must be very careful about which set to solve first. Solving the wrong portion might end up with you solving the entire problem wrong. If you find it difficult to understand the formulas and operations, then you can avail live tutoring services from an online assignment help site or hire a private tutor who can guide you.
Mathematics has a host of formulas, and it isn't always easy to remember all of those by heart. So, maintain a journal and take note of every little formula in it so that you don't have to fish for the applicable method when you sit to study. Citing an example for every formula will help you understand which ones to apply in which situation. Keeping all your study material in the journal will help you have a better perspective on things. Also, keep a logbook handy when you sit down to solve sums, so that you can note down different terminologies, concepts and formulas of mathematics.
Most of the mistakes that students make while solving mathematical problems are due to the background noise of the place where they choose to study. Therefore, it is imperative that you find an environment that is devoid of interruptions so that you can study with utmost concentration. Be it a quiet and comfortable nook in your home or a secluded spot in the library - you will be able to do your work quickly because you'll be able to focus and absorb more. Soothing music can also help you. According to a survey, listening to music while doing math helps in building more concentration. However, do keep in mind that loud music can be the cause of the deviation, so opt for softer tunes.
If you can teach a friend to clear all his/her doubts, it means that you have a real grasp of the subject. If you study in a group along with your friends, there is likely to be one friend who cannot catch up with what is being taught. Take the initiative and try to help that friend. The process of explaining what you know to someone else and breaking things down into bite-sized chunks will help you enhance your understanding. The act will serve as a revision and help you to realise what the building blocks for the topic are. With better fundamental knowledge, you are bound to score better in your math paper.
In this era of technology, the most common factor that distracts students are the notification beeps of their cell phones. Quite often, students deviate from their academic tasks to answer a call or reply to a text message. Mathematics is a subject that calls for undivided attention. If you leave the desk too many times to attend calls or stop solving a sum to check your phone, you are bound to make more mistakes. So, to have better attentiveness, switch off your phone or at least keep it on the silent mode. Disconnecting yourself socially from the internet will help you study with a higher level of attentiveness.
When it comes to getting better at Math, there are no shortcuts. So, create a routine and get to work today. Conquer all your fears and perform better. With the help of the tips mentioned above, you will surely gain more perspective and confidence in the subject and score better grades in the class.
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SNOWBLINK REVEALS NEW VIDEO, ADD MORE PERFORMANCE DATES
WATCH AND SHARE "EXOTIC BIRD" HERE
PERFORMANCE DATES BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 14
RETURNING CURRENT NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE VIA OUTSIDE MUSIC
"possibly the best thing they have ever released. It's hot. It's not yet quite dark."
- The Globe And Mail
"Subversive, sinister and sly, Daniela Gesundheit's voice is a full moon, "luminous and bright, bringing light and clarity to lyrics cloaked in shadows" - CBC Music
"a blissful ride … On Returning Current, Snowblink return to their lush ways
and beg you to dive in" - Exclaim!
"sees Snowblink straining its airy melodies through an '80s-esque, Europop sieve of sound. The result? A bigger, dance-ier record that swirls like waves" - The Coast
"Gesundheit's pure voice floats and soars effortlessly over a soundscape featuring subtle and imaginative touches. …mesmerizing" - FYI Music
Photo Credit : Bob O'Sullivan // DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES
Today, Snowblink are sharing the new video for "Exotic Bird" from their latest album Returning Current. Filmed in Los Angeles with director Dawn Garcia (Destroyer's "Kaputt") and styled by Christina Marie-Karr Lyon, the song "began as a repository for an unrealizable crush, a place for those difficult and irresolvable feelings to live," says Daniela Gesundheit. "It has since taken on a different meaning for me as I have performed it and re-worked the song for various contexts. I now think of the Exotic Bird as a sort of avatar for deep longing - that deep longing starts to take the form of brilliant iridescent feathers, a proud, unexpected beak, an unforeseen wingspan, a wild call, and it comes and perches on one's shoulder as a co-pilot towards the expansive unknown."
Returning Current, is an unflinching study of human relationships – to self, to other, and to Other, and to the threat or actuality of losing those unrepeatable prizes. The duo of Daniela Gesundheit and Dan Goldman were joined in studio for the creation of Returning Current was co-producer Robbie Lackritz (Feist, Bahamas), and a cast of acclaimed musicians including Leslie Feist, Owen Pallett, Barbara Gruska (Fiona Apple, Jenny Lewis, Ray LaMontagne), Johnny Spence (Tegan and Sara), Thom Gill, Ariel Engle (AroarA), Steven Foster (Doldrums), Felicity Williams (Bahamas), Philipe Melanson (Rufus Wainwright), Mika Posen (Timber Timbre), and many others.
Feb 14 - Palm Springs, CA - Ace Hotel (Olfactory Show)
Feb 17 - Palm Springs, CA - Ace Hotel
Feb 22 - Toronto, ON - Gladstone Ballroom
Mar 2 - San Francisco, CA - Cult Gallery
Apr 21 - London, UK - The Tabernacle (Olfactory Awards)
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SNOWBLINK SHARES NEW VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO
WATCH AND SHARE "FEEL LIKE A MAN" VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO HERE
SNOWBLINK UNVEIL NEW VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO FOR FEEL LIKE A MAN
"possibly the best thing they have ever released. It's hot. It's not yet quite dark." - The Globe And Mail
"a blissful ride … On Returning Current, Snowblink return to their lush ways and beg you to dive in" - Exclaim!
Snowblink released their album Returning Current last September in Canada and now the rest of the world will be able to hear what Exclaim! calls "a blissful ride, sounds as the world does when you're underwater: soft and calm".
The new virtual reality video for "Feel Like A Man" sees its screen debut in Marfa, TX today at the Marfa Myths Festival where Snowblink will be performing along with Perfume Genius, Roky Erickson, Weyes Blood and more. The video, directed by Sam Fleischner, was made during the US election week in Brooklyn with a crew of around 30 people - 90% of whom were women. When the video was made "It was a week of hate crimes and fear, where women had to stomach a misogynist taking his seat as the president elect," says Snowblink's Daniela Gesundheit. "Many of the women on the set were heartbroken, afraid, angry. We came together with a common purpose and created a ritual – a surrealist futuristic virtual reality seance wherein twelve dancers undergo a deep transformation over the course of a dinner banquet. With the camera positioned at the center of the banquet table, the viewer stands surrounded by these women, often encountering intense or compassionate eye contact. The piece is intimate and gives the viewer a sense of being a part of something private and transformative."
Gesundheit described the impetus for her song "Feel Like A Man" to Kurt Anderson on WNYC's Studio 360 when the band visited last year: "It was a response to a sense of masculinity burnout – an exhaustion from years of being a woman 'in drag' energetically, putting on an armor of masculine energy in order to succeed." It brings to mind Sen. Elizabeth Warren's recent actions on the Senate floor, or the current zeitgeist of women and men confronting and dismantling patriarchal systems. Many people feel poised to construct and embrace new models, but it takes an otherworldly resilience to get through this current state of the old systems crumbling, often violently. "Feel Like A Man" is an anthem for this moment - a moment of staring down violence without blinking, while maintaining the pliability, empathy, and dignity necessary to move in an uncharted direction.
Returning Current, is an unflinching study of human relationships – to self, to other, and to Other, and to the threat or actuality of losing those unrepeatable prizes. The lead single "How Now" featuring backing vocals from Feist, earned airplay across Canada and was accompanied by a spellbinding video directed by multi-award winning Scott Cudmore.
WATCH AND SHARE "HOW NOW" HERE
The duo of Daniela Gesundheit and Dan Goldman were joined in studio for the creation of Returning Current was co-producer Robbie Lackritz (Feist, Bahamas), and a cast of acclaimed musicians including Leslie Feist, Owen Pallett, Barbara Gruska (Fiona Apple, Jenny Lewis, Ray LaMontagne), Johnny Spence (Tegan and Sara), Thom Gill, Ariel Engle (AroarA), Steven Foster (Doldrums), Felicity Williams (Bahamas), Philipe Melanson (Rufus Wainwright), Mika Posen (Timber Timbre), and many others.
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SNOWBLINK CELEBRATES RELEASE DAY WITH NEW VIDEO FOR "HOW NOW"
TORONTO / LOS ANGELES BAND REVEAL NEW VIDEO FOR ALBUM SINGLE "HOW NOW"
NEW ALBUM, RETURNING CURRENT, OUT TODAY VIA OUTSIDE MUSIC
WATCH AND SHARE "HOW NOW" HERE VIA EXCLAIM!
WATCH SNOWBLINK PERFORM ON CBC q HERE
TOUR DATES BEGIN THIS WEEK
"a blissful ride … On Returning Current, Snowblink return to their lush ways and
beg you to dive in" - Exclaim!
PHOTO CREDIT : JOEL GIBB
Today, Toronto / Los Angeles duo Snowblink celebrate the release of their latest album, Returning Current, by sharing the new video for album single "How Now" courtesy of Exclaim!. Directed by Scott Cudmore, Snowblink says of the video, "we feel new feelings and we immediately want to know, will this last? Do we get to keep it? The answer is, of course, always (eventually) no, but that tension of trying to hold on, that inevitable dissolution and breakdown of even the deepest bonds... Scott captured it beautifully in this video."
Out today via Outside Music, Snowblink's newest collection of songs, Returning Current, is an unflinching study of human relationships – to self, to other, and to Other, and to the threat or actuality of losing those unrepeatable prizes. The duo of Daniela Gesundheit and Dan Goldman began the recording process with a text based 'mood board' developed by Gesundheit to portray the sensations she wished to evoke in the production of the album. The musicians, producers, and engineers were faced with the task of sonically approximating themes of santa fe / arizona / palm springs / calypso disco / lots of space with bursts or ripples of sound.
Practically, this ambition meant that the band approached each song uniquely – here a full band live off the floor in a winter cabin, there a painstaking half-year-long process of revision, here a drum sample from years ago mixed with dozens of layers of analog synths and vocals. In sculpting the singular sound of Returning Current, no process was out of bounds – the band made themselves equally at home with a bevy of acoustic instruments, analog processes, or sample-based in-the-box production choices.
Joining Snowblink in studio for the creation of Returning Current was co-producer Robbie Lackritz (Feist, Bahamas), and a cast of acclaimed musicians including Leslie Feist, Owen Pallett, Barbara Gruska (Fiona Apple, Jenny Lewis, Ray LaMontagne), Johnny Spence (Tegan and Sara), Thom Gill, Ariel Engle (AroarA), Steven Foster (Doldrums), Felicity Williams (Bahamas), Philipe Melanson (Rufus Wainwright), Mika Posen (Timber Timbre), and many others.
What results is "mastery at its liquidiest" claimed Feist in a personal letter to the band. A collection of songs that find the speaker reporting, in the stark, James Blake-esque ballad "Second Sight", that "the sky was kneeling on my back to pray," or elucidating the slipperiness of desire, as in Returning Current. These are private songs, domestic songs, songs to be absorbed over time – unhurried, biological time, the passage of which helps us to survive ourselves.
Snowblink is sensual, not sterile, elegantly imperfect, Wabi Sabi. Gesundheit's empathic, mesmeric lyrics, when coupled with Goldman's patient and narcotic arranging and production style, establish a genuine intimacy without telling us what to feel.
Looking to the emotional intelligence of heavyweights like Nina Simone, PJ Harvey, or Violeta Parra, or poets Anne Carson and Fanny Howe, while adhering to the optimistic and playful presentation of '80's French pop duo Elie & Jacno, Snowblink manages a courageous strangeness, otherness, an optimal mismatch.
RETURNING CURRENT TRACKLIST
dayside
Exotic Bird
Feel Like a Man
Returning Current
Cobalt Clear
Torn to Light
Wild Here
SNOWBLINK TOUR DATES
9/9 - The Capital, Fredericton
9/10 - Buoy Gallery, Portsmouth
9/11 - Trans Pico, Brooklyn
9/15 - Casa Del Popolo, Montreal
9/16 - Pressed, Ottawa
9/17 - Sandbanks Festival, Picton
9/18 - Park Theatre, Winnipeg
9/19 - Bassment, Saskatoon
9/21 - Broken City, Calgary
9/22 - The Flying Steam Shovel, Rossland
9/23 - China Cloud, Vancouver
9/26 - Hungry Brain, Chicago
9/27 - Rock Island, Illinois, TBD
10/01 - Quixotic Sounds (in-store), Toronto
10/5 - Starlight, Waterloo
10/7 - The Garnett, Peterborough
10/8 - Burdock, Toronto
KILLBEAT MUSIC 2018


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Cornufer parkeri is a species of frog in the family Ceratobatrachidae. It is endemic to the Papua New Guinean part of the Solomon Islands archipelago and is only known from the islands of Bougainville and Buka. The specific name parkeri honors Fred Parker, Australian naturalist and explorer who collected the type series. Common name Parker's wrinkled ground frog has been proposed for this species.

Distribution and subspecies
Two subspecies have been distinguished, each restricted to one island:
 Cornufer parkeri parkeri Brown, 1965 – northernmost Bougainville Island
 Cornufer parkeri bukanensis Brown, 1965 – Buka Island

On Bougainville Island, Cornufer parkeri is restricted to the northernmost part of the island because of the availability of uplifted coral landscapes it inhabits.

Description
Cornufer parkeri is a small frog: adult males measure  and adult females  in snout–vent length. The overall appearance is slender. The eyes are large. The snout is pointed-rounded. The tympanum is large and distinct. The finger tips are blunt or slightly pointed, whereas the toes are rather pointed and slightly dilated. No webbing is present. In Cornufer parkeri parkeri, skin is rough and tuberculate. Preserved specimens vary from grayish brown to brown to brownish black. Specimens of lighter colors have irregular darker blotches. A tan, silvery, or whitish middorsal band is present in some individuals.

Cornufer parkeri bukanensis has much less warty skin, relatively larger eyes, and relatively broader head than the nominotypical subspecies. Coloration is uniformly purplish brown or with lighter blotches.

Habitat and conservation
Cornufer parkeri occurs in uplifted coral landscapes at elevations below . It is a terrestrial frog that can be found in lowland rainforest, regrowth forest, rural gardens, villages, and other anthropogenic habitats. Development is, presumably, direct (i.e., there is no free-living larval stage).

Cornufer parkeri is an adaptable species, but its range is very small, making it vulnerable to chance events. It is not known to occur in any protected areas.

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Amphibians of Papua New Guinea
Endemic fauna of Papua New Guinea
Amphibians described in 1965
Taxa named by Walter Creighton Brown
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Atlantic cod is a species of very high fecundity and it spawns rather easily and spontaneously in captivity. However husbandry routines, diets, females/males imbalances and stress are believed to be the causes of high mortalities following spawning failure of female cod that become egg-bound. The mechanism behind these events is still not well understood and every possible approach is to be explored. One of these approaches and one of the goals of this thesis is to look deeper at the role of testosterone in cod oocyte growth and maturation by observing the effect of an extra-dose on estradiol-17β levels and oocyte size and stages. Since prostaglandins are known to play an important part in other fish species' oocyte maturation and ovulation, their role in cod ovarian cycle modulation as well as their response to high testosterone levels has been studied. Three groups of fish were considered: a testosterone group of fish, implanted with testosterone-releasing tubes (n=13), a sham group, in which fish were implanted with the same but empty tube (n=15) and a control group, in which fish were not subjected to any treatment (n=42). The experiment lasted for 23 days. From gonad samples, oocytes were embedded in resin, sectioned and stained in 2 % toluidine blue and 1 % borax, for stages classification and diameter measurements. Blood steroids, testosterone and estradiol, were analysed by Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay and prostaglandins PGE2, PGE3, and PGF2 were extracted, separated and quantified by Liquid Chromatography Ion-Trap Mass Spectrometry. A very high variance was observed both in steroid and prostaglandin levels. After the experiment, the group treated with testosterone had higher testosterone levels in plasma than both the sham and control group. Higher levels of testosterone did not affect estradiol-17β suggesting that the extra-testosterone was not used as an estradiol-17β precursor. Testosterone did not affect prostaglandin levels and steroids were not correlated with prostaglandins suggesting that ovarian prostaglandins are not regulated by steroids. The three prostaglandins were positively correlated in the control group. PGF2α concentrations were the highest in the three groups while PGE2 and PGE3 exhibited very low and similar levels corresponding to a ratio very close to 1. Positive correlation between PGE2/PGE3 ratio and the steroids suggests a regulatory role of prostaglandins in steroidogenesis.


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Harriet Sherwood Won't Reveal Shawan Jabarin Terror Ties
To learn more about the story we contacted Anne Herzberg, NGO Monitor's legal advisor.
Adam Levick
20 Heshvan 5774 – October 23, 2013
Al Haq's director Shawan Jabarin
As anyone familiar with the rigorous research and detailed reports by NGO Monitor would already know, many self-declared 'humanitarian NGOs' in Israel and the Palestinian territories are able to exploit the label 'universal human rights values' to promote radical (and decidedly illiberal) agendas. This edifice is at least partially maintained by pro-Palestinian journalists who often cite reports by such NGOs without informing readers about their extremist ideologies.
Naturally, Harriet Sherwood's Oct. 4 story titled 'ICC urged to investigate 'commission of crimes' in Palestinian territories, provides readers with no information on the background of Al-Haq, the Palestinian NGO which forms basis of her Guardian report.
The story centers on "two Palestinian human rights groups [which] are calling on the international criminal court to launch an investigation into the commission of crimes under international law in the occupied territories."
Sherwood explains further:
Al-Haq and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights [PCHR] have presented a legal opinion to the ICC prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, at The Hague, arguing that the court can take action without Palestine formally signing up to the body. The two rights groups are calling for the court to begin an investigation based on "the mass of evidence and documentation attesting to the widespread commission of crimes in Palestine, and the environment of total impunity for the perpetrators".
To learn more about the story we contacted Anne Herzberg, NGO Monitor's legal advisor, who told us, via email, that previous ICC prosecutors have already rejected similar arguments presented by Al-Haq (an NGO whose funders have included the Ford Foundation, Christian Aid, and the governments of Holland, Spain, Ireland, and Norway), and that it was unclear what they are hoping to accomplish.
Regarding Al-Haq, which has a history of characterizing terrorist activities as legitimate "resistance", Herzberg offered the following comment:
Al Haq should be careful what they wish for. ICC jurisdiction over the situation in the West Bank would apply to Palestinians as well as Israelis. Given that Al Haq's director Shawan Jabarin has been allegedalleged by the Israeli Supreme Court to be a senior activist in the PFLP [Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine] terrorist organization, he himself could be a potential target for investigation by the court.
PFLP is a Marxist-Leninist Palestinian terrorist group which rejects Israel's right to exist within any borders, and was responsible for a number of hijackings and deadly terror attacks, including the assassination of Israel's tourism minister in 2001. PFLP is officially listed as a terrorist group by the United States and European Union – a designation which evidently inspired the following graphic at PFLP's English site, which happens to mirror Al-Haq's narrative of "resistance":
At the very least, it seems reasonable to expect reporters – at least those who take their duty as professional journalists seriously – to inform their readers when a putative "human rights" organization they are covering defends political violence, and is led by suspected terrorist.
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