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While the concept of regionalism is an odd one, West Michigan is a
, according to the vice president of the
in Washington, D.C., who spoke at the
's State of the Region this week.
At the Tuesday gathering, which drew nearly 400 to Hudsonville, Samuel Leiken, vice president of the Council on Competitiveness, applauded WMSA for its regional leadership.
"There's not a lot of WMSAs in the country," Leiken said. ""You are one of the models people around the country look to. Regions need identities and a story to tell."
That's something the Council learned from WMSA, he said, which is a case study on regional leadership for the not-for-profit, nonpartisan group.
"It's not because you're necessarily a best-practices region," Leiken said. "It's because you have effective leadership."
On a map of the U.S. at night, which Leiken showed the audience, he pointed to the clusters of energy.
"The U.S. is an economy of regions," he said. "We are a country whose jurisdiction regions and economic regions don't coincide."
That creates a "fundamental problem" between regional leadership and decision making, he noted.
"Regions are unnatural," Leiken said. "We call regional collaboration an unnatural act among unconsenting adults."
But West Michigan is ahead of the game nationally in its progress in regional collaboration, he added.
"Regions in this day and age have to act collaboratively …, especially because we're at a disadvantage globally," where the geography of jurisdictions and economies often do align.
The Council has studied West Michigan's model of regional leadership, as well as Danville, Va., Louisville, Ky., Denver and Silicon Valley in California. Action, he said, is the key to regional collaboration.
"Don't just stand there, do something, anything," Leiken said. "WMSA is a good example of that. Actions beget actions."
One of the key actions the WMSA has undertaken is the gathering of data on the eight counties it considers "West Michigan": Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo and Ottawa.
"The data matters," Leiken said. "You get what you measure. Without a map, any road will do."
WMSA has
several economic prosperity indicators, including educational attainment and per capita income, as well as social justice indicators and environmental integrity indicators, which it shared at Tuesday's event.
It then provided benchmark comparisons for every indicator with 26 "best-in-class" comparable regions, such as Des Moines, Iowa; Omaha, Neb.; and Milwaukee.
"We do need to achieve results," WMSA President Greg Northrup said, following Leiken's comments. "People are paying attention to what's going on in West Michigan."


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In the last post on PL/SQL, we had seen Conditional Statements and how they can be used. Today we will be learning about Iterative Statements in PL/SQL.
As we all know the types of Iterative statements that are there in a programming language. PL/SQL also has the same iterative statements and the functioning is also the same, but the only thing different is their syntax.
So lets not waste any time and move on to the topic.
LOOP and EXIT statement
LOOP is one the iterative controls and it helps us to execute a sequence of statements multiple times. There are three kinds of LOOP statements :
LOOP is the simplest of them all. It encloses a sequence of statements between the keywords LOOP and END LOOP which are executed.
LOOPequence_of_statementsEND LOOP;
The EXIT Statement
An EXIT statement is used to complete the loop if no further processing is required. A user can place one or more EXIT statement inside the LOOP depending on the requirement, but the EXIT statement cannot be placed outside the LOOP.
The EXIT statement also has two forms :
The EXIT statement will force the LOOP to complete unconditionally whereas the EXIT-WHEN will force the LOOP to complete only when the condition is met.
Example to use LOOP :
LOOPcounter:=counter+1;dbms_output.put_line(counter);IF counter > 20 THENEXIT;END IF;END LOOP;
EXIT-WHEN Statement
As we can understand from the name itself, that EXIT-WHEN will allow the LOOP to complete conditionally.
When the EXIT statement is encountered then the WHEN statement is evaluated and thus the condition is checked.
EXIT [When condition]
EXAMPLE to use EXIT-WHEN :
LOOPcounter:=counter+1;dbms_output.put_line(counter);EXIT When counter > 20;END LOOP;
As we know that the WHILE-LOOP associates a condition with a sequence of statements enclosed by the keywords LOOP and END LOOP.
SYNTAX for WHILE-LOOP
WHILE condition LOOP< statements >END LOOP;
Example of WHILE-LOOP
WHILE counter <=50 LOOPsum:=sum+counterdbms_output.put_line(sum);END LOOP;
FOR LOOP iterative over a specified range of integers.
SYNTAX of FOR LOOP
FOR <variable> IN [REVERSE]<lower>...<upper>LOOP<statements>END LOOP;
The index variable <variable> has the following properties :
* Its datatype is NUMBER and need not be declared.
* Its scope is only within the FOR LOOP
* The index variable can be referenced inside the FOR LOOP, but can't be modified.
The REVERSE keyword is used should anyone want to use the iteration in the reverse order that is from <upper> to <lower>.
Example of FOR LOOP
FOR counter IN 1..20LOOPINSERT INTO Test VALUES(counter);END LOOP;
FOR counter IN REVERSE 1..20LOOPINSERT INTO Test VALUES(counter);END LOOP;

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BURLINGTON, MA – Monday , Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Education Secretary James Peyser, Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders, Public Safety and Security Secretary Daniel Bennett, and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeff Riley joined several school superintendents, teachers, police chiefs, mental health experts and local legislators to discuss efforts the Commonwealth can take to improve safety in schools.
During the roundtable, the Governor spoke with local officials about the $72 million school safety package he filed last month, which was the result of input from many stakeholders, including several superintendents and mental health experts that participated in today's discussion. The Administration started working on the safety initiatives immediately after the Parkland, Florida school shooting that killed 17 students and teachers in February. The roundtable was also an opportunity for school officials and local law enforcement to have an open dialogue about school safety, and discuss what they are doing locally to keep students safer.
"These proposals will allow schools to hire additional mental health professionals to increase support for our students, while also making important security upgrades," said Governor Charlie Baker. "We look forward to working with the Legislature to enact this package to make the Commonwealth's schools safer."
"Through access to new school safety training resources, we can teach students and teachers to better recognize potential threats," said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. "By working together, we can all ensure safer places for our kids to grow and learn."
Governor Baker proposed a wide-ranging $72 million package to make school security upgrades, hire additional mental health professionals and train first responders to better handle threats within schools. The proposal includes $40 million in additional aid to school districts to hire social workers, mental health counselors and psychologists, and $20 million in matching state grants for security and communications upgrades in K-12 schools and public colleges and universities.
"The sad reality is that we have to think about protecting our students and teachers from the threat of gun violence in the classroom. By strengthening student supports, as well as upgrading security measures and training for school personnel, we hope to reduce the possibility that we could experience a tragedy like other communities across the country have suffered," Education Secretary James Peyser said. "I am very grateful for the expertise and insights of the school superintendents and public safety officials that helped us develop these very important initiatives."
"Our schools face increasing challenges with changing dynamics in our society. Most importantly, our first priority is to provide for the safety and well-being of our students," said Tom Scott, executive director of the Massachusetts' Association of School Superintendents. "School superintendents are most appreciative that the Governor has responded to our concerns that increased mental health and security measures are essential needs in our schools today."
"Efforts to address school safety must also include strengthening behavioral health services for our youth," said Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders. "Governor Baker's proposal increases behavioral health treatment, coordination and prevention efforts in schools throughout the Commonwealth by providing increased aid to school districts to hire additional social workers, mental health counselors and psychologists."
"Massachusetts' strong gun laws mean we have one of the lowest rates of gun violence in the nation, but there is always more that we can do to reduce the chances that students in our schools will fall victim to such a sickening event," said Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett. "Governor Baker's proposal would enhance the safety of our students by providing grants to improve security in school buildings, as well as giving educators, health officials, and first responders the training they would need in an active shooter situation."
"Prioritizing students' health, wellbeing and safety is essential to ensure we provide our teachers with thriving learning environments and Governor Baker gets that," said Elementary and Secondary Commissioner Jeff Riley. "The resources he has proposed for schools are carefully targeted to have the most beneficial result for our school communities – teachers, students and their families."
The package also includes:
Under the legislation, each superintendent would report annually to the Department of Secondary and Elementary confirming whether they have a multi-hazard evacuation plan in place, as required by state law. In addition, they would report on any trainings, exercises, or simulations related to the plan that were conducted in the prior year.
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Another Hitchcockian genre exercise from his greatest directorial fan Brian De Palma (he even uses Bernard Herrmann for the score), this is an enjoyable story of a French-Canadian woman, Danielle (Margot Kidder), with a Siamese twin sister Dominique who appears to be guilty of murdering a man Danielle has brought home. Danielle's ex-husband/doctor (William Finley) is involved in the intrigue also — he loiters around, keeping an eye on her at all times — and the unravelling of this twisted scenario provides the bulk of the film's running time. The split identity of Margot Kidder's character (possibility a split personality, too) is formally invoked by the periodic use of split screen to advance the action, but the truth is never quite clear. The film's mental health themes are a little heavy-handed for modern audiences but if you see this as a filmic hommage rather than an exploration of personality disorders, it makes more sense, and even allows for an absurdist supporting role for Charles Durning as a PI who seems to be eternally doomed to keep watch on an abandoned couch (I can't really explain). Still, if it's hommage, it's all capably done and executed with flair.
FILM REVIEW: Criterion Collection
Director Brian De Palma; Writers De Palma and Louisa Rose; Cinematographer Gregory Sandor; Starring Margot Kidder, Jennifer Salt, William Finley; Length 92 minutes.
Seen at home (DVD), London, Sunday 10 April 2016.


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Journal Article
An Erosion Aggressiveness Index (EAI) Based on Pressure Load Estimation Due to Bubble Collapse in Cavitating Flows Within the RANS Solvers
Despite numerous research efforts, there is no reliable and widely accepted tool for the prediction of erosion prone material surfaces due to collapse of cavitation bubbles. In the present paper an Erosion Aggressiveness Index (EAI) is proposed, based on the pressure loads which develop on the material surface and the material yield stress. EAI depends on parameters of the liquid quality and includes the fourth power of the maximum bubble radius and the bubble size number density distribution. Both the newly proposed EAI and the Cavitation Aggressiveness Index (CAI), which has been previously proposed by the authors based on the total derivative of pressure at locations of bubble collapse (DP/Dt>0, Dα/Dt<0), are computed for a cavitating flow orifice, for which experimental and numerical results on material erosion have been published. The predicted surface area prone to cavitation damage, as shown by the CAI and EAI indexes, is correlated with the experiments.


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Ben Winter
Ben Winter
Ben's the nose manual machine from the Sunshine Coast that can chink his way around any skatepark! This park boy gone street can ride everything and anything in his way. Rumour has it that once someone opened Ben's Instagram account and their phone melted because of the heat he brings to each video!
Check out what he has to say for himself.
Any nicknames?
Favourite park/spot you've ridden?
Nimbin and Belconnen in Canberra. Not to mention The Village of course!!
Favourite riders?
Dennis Enarson, Larry Edger, Garrett Reynolds, Chad Kerley and Drew Bezanson.
Favourite tricks?
Nose manuals.
Can you backie?
Yes I can some how backie!
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
Super speed.
Favourite colour Village tee?
Definitely black!
What's the average number of chinks and nose manuals you'll do in one session?
Too many to count! Haha.
What music are you into?
I love almost everything.
SnapChat or Instagram?
Instagram for sure! Add me on SnapChat: Benwinterr and follow me on Instagram: benwinter_1


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Happy Thursday, everyone!
I'm sharing this layout I created for the "Captured Candid"Challenge over on the Scrapbook Circle blog today.
The Designer Take Challenge was to scrap a candid photo. I had this picture of my husband teaching my son how to play rummy over Christmas break that I thought was perfect for this challenge. I love how intent their expressions are.
I used the March kit, Portabello Road, for this layout. This month's kit is packed with lots of bold, bright colors and fun exclusives like the hexagon stencil that I used with modeling paste to add some texture to my layout.
I printed my photo in black & white so it would stand out against all of the colors I used and remain the main focus of my layout.
Head on over to the SBC blog to find out how you can play along with this challenge and get a chance to win a prize pack from American Crafts!
Have a wonderful day and TFL!
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Hip Subluxation in Cerebral Palsy Video Series Overview
February 04, 2011
What is the best way to defuse fear and confusion that you are constantly being exposed to by medical establishment? – Knowledge.
To be precise – not any knowledge but parent-centered advanced knowledge.
I feel it is important to distinguish parent-centered advanced knowledge from a diluted and dumbed down versions of medical textbooks that you find on 'official' websites on Cerebral Palsy.
Hip Subluxation Video Series intend to do exactly that –give you a comprehensive perspective on the subject that is exploited most often by fear-mongers.
I have prepared 8 videos – each of them at least 30 minutes long covering a subject of hip subluxation extensively, digging deep and going broad in order to build it into the entire context of your CP child's development – especially for quadriplegic kids.
Yes, it's a lot of information and yes, you need to do your homework encouraging yourself on making an effort to absorb and digest it. However, considering all the emotional and financial costs that fear and confusion around hip subluxation and other 'scary' issues related to legs alignment and mobility impose on you – I think this homework is going to be a worthy investment of your time.
I wish I could have given you some really simple answers and reassurances to the likes of: "Duh … Dun worry… With ABR you are safe, sound and guaranteed the amazing success without the need to think too much and educate yourself. Just do as you are told…" Unfortunately, I can't.
To begin with I have no official title or government-backed authority to make this kind of statements. But even if I were – this type of message "don't think – just do as you are told" is at odds with my own core values. I believe in due diligence, self-education and making choices intelligently by taking into account the true complexity of the situation… I am definitively not the best person to talk to if you are searching simple 'no-brainer' recipes.
When it comes to the issue of hip subluxation, legs 'straightness' and crossing, spasticity and contractures – you have to understand that the medical authorities have the best intentions.
Yes, they usually use scare tactics when talking to you, and, yes, they are quick with a knife and toxic injections whenever they see your child crossing the marks they have drawn– but they do all this not because of being "evil" but because they honestly believe that their actions is the best way to ensure the best quality of life for you and your child under the constraints set by your child's Cerebral Palsy condition.
The doctors you meet are logical and consistent within the body of knowledge they have and within the anatomical analytic toolbox they use. They interpret the developments of your child according to the paradigms they learned in medical schools and according to the experiences they have accumulated throughout their professional career…
There is only one problem … although a giant one … their logic is based on a keyhole view that reduces the true complexity of your child's condition and developmental evolution to a bunch of primitive recipes.
It's quite mind boggling that at the largest worldwide conference on Cerebral Palsy you find out that 100s of professionals presumed to be the best in the world mull over the same subjects over and over again – surgery, Botox, baclofen; surgery, Botox, baclofen – like a broken record…being apparently oblivious to the futility of these interventions.
Of course, it's partially due to the fact that manufacturers of Botox and baclofen pay the flight, accommodation and attendance fees for everyone who does presentations about their products… but anyway – seeing seemingly intelligent people being unable to break away from the same three primitive tools is distressing and sad.
In order to understand why this happens, where the systemic flaws in their judgment come from – you need to educate yourself.
I want you to realize that whatever shows up as the product at the end of the funnel is defined by the way the funnel is set and shaped.
I want you to realize that unfortunate lack of progress in Cerebral Palsy rehabilitation is pre-destined by the anatomical analytic toolbox that medical pros use…
Ok, I am jumping a bit ahead of myself here..
Let's proceed to the overview of the Hip Subluxation in Cerebral Palsy series: Video 1 in the Hip Subluxation Series presents the first fundamental framework: "Cerebral Palsy is a developmental disorder of posture and movement where the key limitations are defined by Transanatomical challenges.
When medical world looks at Cerebral Palsy via simplistic anatomical lens – what I call Anatomical Analytic Toolbox that is based on measuring Ranges Of Motion and evaluating Alignments – they inevitably arrive to flawed conclusions that result in disastrous outcomes especially for quadriplegic kids.
Effectively the usage of simplistic anatomical lens creates the situation where upon seeing a race car made for agile performance but experiencing problems – instead of starting to figure out all the fine parts and gears and balances and how these fine parts work together in the long and complex kinematic chains – they start chopping this wonderfully complex race car trying to reduce it down to a handcar that rolls along the straight rails…
(I know that most of my readers are mothers and I am at risk of not resonating too well with this last engineering analogy – however, I couldn't help myself. I guess I visited way too many car and engineering museums this summer in Germany where we went with my son during his school vacation.. :-))
Video 1 explains the difference between Transanatomical interpretation of legs mobility vs. a standard anatomical interpretation based on conventional Range-of-Motion (ROM) framework.
In fact you've been hearing the 'Wrong Place/ Wrong Movement' descriptions from me for a number of years already. Well, Transanatomical framework is more accurate description of this phenomenon.
I think that Video 1 is of substantial extra value for your understanding comparing to the 'Wrong Place/ Wrong Movement' framework because the Transanatomical approach is more formal and you can see how the Transanatomical analytic toolbox fully absorbs the classic ROM interpretation.
During those few days that Video 1 in Hip Subluxation video series was published on the blog but did not have the annotation – I received quite a few comments –here in the blog, via Facebook and via e-mails to ABR centers.
It's interesting – that there were 2 classes of comments:
- 'Wow, thank you' – now I am starting to understand my child's condition a lot better by seeing a big picture…
- 'Well, yes it's interesting'– BUT – I want to hear the specifics about the hip subluxation and dislocation…
In the past – the second type of comment used to make me really frustrated: "Gosh, isn't it obvious that without the change of the entire framework we'll be back to square one and have nothing to add to the mainstream? I mean, if you put a raw meat pie into the oven – don't be surprised that you don't get a sponge cake as the end product…. It's seems natural to me that if you are unhappy with the outcome – not getting the cake you wanted – it makes perfect sense to re-check what was put into the oven to begin with..
And isn't it self-evident that once there is a superior analytic toolbox – we are able to go much further in our practical actions?"
However, that was the grumpy old me – the new me is different :-)
I have recently read about the critical differences in learning styles. In short it turns out that some people are "What?" type – whose approach is "Give me a framework that covers the issue and I'll figure out the practical details myself". Well, obviously that's who I am and that's my natural worldview that could be called 'descending' – from theory to practice. However, apparently there are also the "How?" people – the ones who want the practical details and the exact substance first and only after finding comfort in tangible tools and specifics they are ready for the question "What's the larger picture?"
Well, I don't belong to this type – but at least now I realize that these people simply have the opposite learning style – 'ascending' from particulars to generalities.
So, yes – these series on Hip subluxation do have a lot of the particulars as well – but those are in the last videos … Sorry my dear "How" readers and viewers :-)
As a compromise to "How" viewers who want the video series on "Hip Subluxation in Cerebral Palsy " to actually talk about 'hip subluxation' – I am going to break the order a bit and publish the Video #3. " 'Hip Subluxation'– what is it exactly? Clearing the confusion between parents' perspective and medical interpretation."
This video explains the essence of very specific narrow 'X-ray' based 'diagnosis' of hip subluxation as the medical world sees it and then compares it with the extended developmental perspective that I see from the most of parents.
This confusion is absolutely critical – because in reality you and a medical pro look at the same area and the same manifestations; you then agree on the name for those – calling it 'hip subluxation' – but at the end it turns out that you and the medical professional on the other side of the table – speak different languages and put completely different meanings into the term 'subluxation'.
Exposing this confusion it would have been easy if that was a proverbial case of comparing apples to oranges. But in this case the misunderstanding lies deeper.
To give you the idea, I'll use an analogy: As if both of you were looking at, say, a door – any door. When you are thinking about doors your scope is broad – you think of doors either being wooden or made of metal, large and small, internal and external and so on – very multifaceted. Quite naturally you think that all the other people perceive the idea of 'a door' in the same way including the doctor on the other side of the table. But that's the caveat – without you ever realizing it the doctor has one simple criterion – "the doors that have a color that is brown and darker are unsafe and have to be repainted" and the reverse one "any door that has a color lighter than brown is a good door"
Anyway – I think the Video #3 is going to be welcomed both by "What?" and "How?" viewers.
Next video is practical as well:
Hip Subluxation in Cerebral Palsy. Video # 4." 'Hip Subluxation'– Why so much attention? The Truths and the Myths."
This video touches all the sensitive points – the issue of possible pains; leg shortness; risk of dislocation etc.
It's a lot of subjects to cover – and it wasn't easy for me to stay on course…
Even though I had very concrete bullet points in front of me I periodically went off onto some more general explanations as well.
So after filming the Version 1 – I ended up thinking that it might be too long-winded for the "How?" viewers – and gathered my enthusiasm to produce the Version 2 hoping to do better.
So the Video #4 ." 'Hip Subluxation'– Why so much attention? The Truths and the Myths" exists in 2 versions . I think both are of value for you where Version 1 has more of the larger context references and Version 2 is done with the attempt to be more concrete.
However, I think that the Video that is going to really appeal to my distinguished 'How?' viewers is the Hip Subluxation in Cerebral Palsy. Video #5. "Case Review based on a home video" Part 3.
Why Part 3? That's where I really went into a Question and Answer format taking the actual questions asked by Emma's mom: "Are the recent transitions being a good thing or a bad thing? Can we fix this? Will her hips and legs ever be straight? Will her leg discrepancy eventually fix itself?" – adding a bit more 'spice' to them and giving the answers.
Again, in my personal opinion of an individual with a 'descending' learning style where the big picture comes is the key – the best of way to understand my answers is to watch the earlier videos first.
However, I respect the opposite learning style as well and maybe for a "How?" person it is more productive to see the final answers first and to unfold the preceding story afterwards. It's up to you – whatever suits you better.
Clearly whenever there is a Part 3 there have to be Parts 1 and 2 in existence. And sure there are.
In fact the entire series 'Hip Subluxation in Cerebral Palsy' consist of three clusters:
Cluster 1. Transanatomical challenges – the essence of Cerebral Palsy – in any area of the child's body.
No matter what particular plane or joint or movement we look at – Transanatomical approach is the framework that allows to make sense out of the developmental challenges that your child experiences.
These are the Videos #1 'Transanatomical nature of hip problems.' and #2 'Rainbow Principle of Improvements for the lower extremities in Cerebral Palsy.'
These videos use the particular example of hip subluxation as a bridge to introduce a more general reality – the transformations of the legs in Cerebral Palsy follow the 'United 12' principle – all 12 elementary mobilities of the legs (Each of the 3 planes x 2 directions within each plane x each of 2 legs) always respond at once as a connected system.
That's the most practical outcome of the Transanatomical understanding of Cerebral Palsy.
How more practical could it be?
'United 12' ('U12') principle points out that when you try 'stretching' the leg in a single direction – the one that you think your child should become more mobile in – you end up affecting the remaining 11 mobilities at the same time. Unless you realize – you end up having no clue on what you are really doing and what real consequences your actions are going to have – True Positive or True Negative. Without the understanding of United 12 principle – you lose and connection between cause and effect and just shoot blindly in the dark..
Isn't it very practical?
To complete this big picture understanding I have also added an extra Video #0 "Cerebral Palsy Deepest Hidden Secret –How the choice of Analytical Toolbox pre-destines your child's future. " that goes even further to the origins and explains why the choice of Analytic Toolbox – advanced Transanatomical or conventional Anatomical – holds the key to your child's future. Wrong choice – simplistic Anatomical Analytic Toolbox – leads to simplistic interpretation, which in turn leads to simplistic and brutal interventions. Try to fix a race car with a hammer and a chisel and you'll end up never going beyond the starting line.
It's the Anatomical Analytic Toolbox of ROMs and alignment calculations that pre-destines the unholy trinity – surgery, Botox, baclofen – that defines the mainstream 'official' treatments landscape for Cerebral Palsy.
Cluster 2. Videos that dig into the current state of affairs around the hip subluxation problems.
In this cluster I use Emma's case example to illustrate the most common problems as wells as the truths and myths about hip subluxation.
These are Videos # 3 and #4.
Video #3: " 'Hip Subluxation'– what is it exactly? Clearing the confusion between parents' perspective and medical interpretation."
Video #4 ." 'Hip Subluxation'– Why so much attention? The Truths and the Myths" – two versions. It's up to you to decide which version is closer to your learning style but I suggest to study both anyway.
Cluster 3. individual Case Review – using the analytical tools and knowledge presented in the Clusters 1 & 2 for the analysis of Emma's case – specific manifestation of legs/pelvis mobility and alignment.
Video #5 turned out to be long – in this video I am actually going through all of the 23 observations and 18 analytical statements presented by Emma's mom in the original home video and add my comments linking these specifics to the bigger picture you learned through the previous videos.
Of course, sometimes I go back and forth and sometimes I go on a tangent by adding some extra educational references for you – that's why the Video #5 ran for more than 1 hour and I had to split it in 2 parts for easier viewing.
But then again – after finishing Parts 1 & 2 I still had a feeling that I can do a better job of being more concrete and compact answering the concerns voiced by Emma's mom – that's the Part 3 of Video # 5 where I try to keep on course tightly.
Well, that's the overview – I'll try to add some brief annotations of each video contents as I publish them – but that depends on how busy I am going to be.
I think that even with this general overview you are well equipped to know what homework is to plan for.
As always – I am most open for questions and opinions – I hope these videos are going to help raising your "fear-resistance factor" and contribute towards our main goal – assisting you on your journey of becoming a competent and confident therapist for your child.
I hope you'll enjoy this educational journey…


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What is the exact context of its usage? Is it applicable at all?
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[Sudan's President] Bashir acknowledged Sudan was facing a "problem" in Darfur, but placed the blame squarely on rebel groups which did not sign on to a peace agreement concluded in Abuja, Nigeria in May 2006. "There is a problem, and the main cause of that problem is the rebellion ... we've done everything to possible to try to convince those who bore arms against the state and the people ... but all efforts and mediation failed," he said.I agree with all of the above. Read through three years of this blog and you wil see why. Pity I can't find a transcript or video link of whole discussion instead of a short report by the BBC - excerpt:
"There's a discourse in Western media about the number of people killed in these events, and a lot of organisations and the American media refer to imaginary numbers, up to 400,000 dead. All these are false."
He dismissed claims of ethnic cleansing in Darfur. "Talk of Arabs killing blacks is a lie. The government of Sudan is a government of blacks, with all different ethnic backgrounds ... We're all Africans, we're all black."
Speaking via satellite to a conference in Detroit, he [Sudan's President Bashir] said that his government welcomed help on Darfur, but not at the expense of its sovereignty.Clearly, the aim of the Darfur rebel leaders is to topple the Sudanese government - they've admitted it themselves, noted here in the archives of Sudan Watch. JEM's even talked of making Darfur their own country. I wonder if the financing and brains behind the insurgents are that of black Africans.
The Sudanese leader was addressing the national conference of the American Muslim organisation, Nation of Islam, at the invitation of controversial leader Louis Farrakhan.
He said he was speaking to a US audience because he wanted to correct the "campaign of distortion by the media" towards Sudan.
Mr Bashir also accused the international community of unfairly pressurising his government.
"We welcome the help of everyone to solve our problems, including the problem of Darfur, but not at the expense of our sovereignty and the unity of our homeland," he said.
"Those who want to topple the government in Khartoum, we will not allow them to do so," he warned.
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Divide and conquer Music - THE WHIPJACKS - SCOUNDRELS AND ROGUES EP
The Whipjacks is a five-piece alternative/indie band based in Worcester, UK, who have dubbed themselves as a "speed folk'"outfit. They draw inspiration from traditional Celtic and English folk roots, but they also have clear influences from The Dropkick Murphy's, Flogging Molly and The Levellers. Of course, they're still a band with a highly unique and original sound.
This is a band hungry for the stage, and they deliver a foot stomping, non-nonsense show that is filled with raw energy and love for the music. 2017 is looking to be a big year for the band, as they continue to strive for further gigs, a larger following and even a second EP later on in the year.
Their four-track EP entitled Scoundrels and Rogues most certainly lives up to expectations. A frantic, chaotic round of drum filler blasts through my headphones and rapidly-strummed banjos (both acoustic and electric) burst into the soundscape. The punchy, fast-paced drumbeat, catchy chord progression and melodic vocals all combine to create a highly addictive sound.
The Whipjacks certainly allow listeners not a moment's rest. It's hard to pin them down. They're a rock band creating tracks with screeching, electrifying guitar solos and yet also the joyous tendencies and emotions of a folk band.
'My Madness (Molly Murphy)' opens with a throbbing drum beat, a meaty and low octave bass riff which channels The Whipjacks' rock passion and a screeching electric guitar riff during the choruses which, musically, channels their folk tendencies. It's a chaotic combination of rock and folk, but, in much the same way as The Dropkick Murphy's,
The Whipjacks blend the two genres perfectly. It's worth noting that the vocals are also very powerful, both in energy and emotion. Harmonizing, dark and intense vocals fill the calmer moments of the track, but this manic five-piece never let the listener recover for long. The insane drum beats, infectious bass hooks and distorted, fuzzy power chords always return for a furious finale.
'Campfire Song' is more of a traditional folk piece, though it's driven by another frantic drum beat laden with filler. Acoustic guitar chords slowly strum in an upbeat chord progression as the vocalist sings joyously of inspiring tales fit for a campfire. The title certainly lives up to its promise. Furious banjo strumming and the occasional twinkle of clean, restrained electric guitar flutters in and out, but an unexpected, crunchy, distorted guitar riff bursts into the track towards the climax, creating a little diversity within the tune.
All in all, I couldn't believe how much sound was packed into these four short tracks. It's an album which excites and inspires; the frantic, furious sound certainly won't bore you.That's undeniable. Listen for yourself, and you'll see.
Faithful City Shows presents: Empty Lungs/The Whipjacks The Harts/Trivial Dispute The Marrs Bar, Worcester|14th March
Faithful City Shows presents: Empty Lungs/The Whipjacks The Harts/Trivial Dispute The Marrs Bar, Worcester|14th March
Local hardcore/punk promoters FCS are back at The Marrs Bar with an eclectic mix - from street punk meets post hardcore to high speed folk (think Flogging Molly or The Dropkick Murphys rather than Fairport Convention) topped with the melodic yet angular sounds of Irish serrated indie heroes Empty Lungs. The cunning promoters realise that dragging in more than the dedicated may prove tricky on a school night so decide to cut the space between audience and performer by setting up on the floor; a clever ploy as the fifty or so punters file in to give the room an intimate, back room of a pub, feel.
Birmingham's Trivial Dispute were charged with kicking things off and the hard hitting threesome did just that - a blur of energy and sweat as slabs of meaty three minute, muscular punk were volleyed into the audience. The front man hollered, whilst attacking his six string, as the rhythm section pounded and pummelled - heavy for the hardcore faithful yet enough melody for an old punk rocker (like me, only without the old!!). Song titles were hard to decipher on the night but a quick spin around the group's Bandcamp page left me marvelling over the likes of Better Off Alone and a new song that could have been entitled All Your Regrets also lurched for attention on the night. Worcester's own The Harts followed: a four-piece alternative rock band with a spiky punk attitude that, despite only forming last year, are already beginning to make waves on the local music scene. Fronted by the powerful voice of Jodie Louise Fidoe and anchored by a tight rhythm section, the group delivered on their promise with the likes of Tempus and Smother finding their mark, with Fidoe punching from the front while the lead guitarist peeled off a collection of infectious riffs.
It's no secret that The Whipjacks are fast becoming my favourite local band. They never fail to lift the mood of a venue with their contagious blend of punky speed folk and, during the set, I turned round to see huge grins and grown men jigging as Dean and the boys delivered a short, sharp set of all killer, no filler folk 'n' roll. From their own My Madness (Molly Murphy) and Scoundrels And Rogues to their rousing rendition of I'm Shipping Up To Boston, the band never stop moving as mandolins are thrashed, guitars attacked and drums pounded. Dean somehow manages to find enough breath to sing in between energetic bursts of jigging and the band look like they're having as much fun as we are - something that other band's seem to lose as time goes by. If you're looking for a fun night full of frollicks and sing-a-longs, I urge you to track down The Whipjacks next time they tread the boards.
And so it's left to Belfast trio Empty Lungs to bring another FCS to a close. The melodic indie punksters have shared stages with everyone from The Subways to Alkaline Trio via the Augustines, so it's no wonder the band come armed with a collection of energetic, hook-laden, indie buzzers that by the close of their opening number the Worcester faithful had taken to their hearts. As the band's set drew on, bassist Conor Langen became a blur as he careered across the floor, Mykie Rowan displayed raw power behind the kit and, up front, Kev Jones tossed out catchy power-pop like melodies. Delivering recent EP highlights Don't Get It and Losing it, Finding It to an appreciative audience of new converts and drawing the curtain on an enjoyable and eclectic mix of the many facets of punk.
Words by Will Munn Photography by Duncan Graves
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The Whipjacks/One Second After
The Marr's Bar, Worcester, 8th Dec
2016 was a tough year for local favourites The Whipjacks. Losing their brother and bandmate Tim Stamps through illness, I'm sure there must have been times when the band thought about calling it a day. However, knowing that Tim wanted the group to push forward, his inspiration ringing clear, the five-piece have rallied round and set about cementing not only his legacy but theirs too by recording a brilliant EP, Scoundrels And Rogues, and hitting the stage running for a welcoming heroes return to a packed out Marr's Bar.
Prior to The Whipjacks storming the stage, the audience were treated to a warm up set by another local bunch, One Second After a relatively new four-piece who blend the punky rock riffs of The Wildhearts, with a slice of grunge and a dose of pop-punk attitude to create an instantly infectious sound full of vigour.
The group made all the right moves. Low slung guitars blazed over a driving rhythm section, whilst the frontman hung from his mic-stand with appropriate attitude. Currently, I think the band needs a bit of fine tuning. The riffs and hooks are there but they need a few more shout-a-long tracks to really stand out.
Hopefully we'll see a bit more of them in 2017.
Before the curtain could be raised, The Whipjacks lurched for the audience's attention as the band's unaccompanied collective voices - led from the front by Dean Miles - hollered in unison, signalling in Song For A Swine.
The rhythm section swooped in with guitar and mandolin, lifting the track further and kick starting an energetic rush of attitude drenched speed folk (as they themselves call it). Echoing sounds of US/Celtic heroes Flogging Molly, The Dropkick Murphys and The Levellers.
My Madness Molly Murphy has a shanty like appeal, encouraging an unusually restrained audience to jig in their seats or nod furiously before the first revellers break rank to spin across the floor. The band upped the ante for a tear through and sprightly rendition of Another Bag Of Bricks - Dean strutting and posturing across the stage, whilst his fellow Whipjacks tore at their instruments.
The party well and truly kick-started, a charged Upstarts And Broken Hearts careers along with the attitude of the original, whilst a rollicking Bad Touch perhaps nods back to the past glories of Logan. A seasonal run through of Merry Christmas Everybody, completed with backing vocals courtesy of One Second After helped summon the festive period.
But, among the frivolous covers and the frantic strumming, The Whipjacks delivered a host of their own classics. From the festival friendly, Campfire Song, to their defiant anthem, Scoundrels And Rogues, with its apt refrain of 'We're the Whipjacks and we're just having fun', the band delivered a poignant and fitting tribute to their fallen friend whilst simultaneously announcing their return to the glee of a, now, rapturous crowd. The audience demanded more and the band, in the mood to party, duly delivered with a run through of The Grace Of God Go I, brand new, Push On, rounding off the evening with a rousing rendition of What's Left Of The Flag and Wild Rover. The audience were left with a keen melody and one final hook, reverberating through us as we filed into the cold December night, warmed by the return of a group of local favourites.
The Whipjacks - Scoundrels and Rogues - Video - Slap Magazine
"We're The Whipjacks and we're just having fun" might only be one of the lyrics in The Whipjacks' 'Scoundrels and Rogues' but it's a line that pretty much puts the band and their song into perspective.
With wild guitars, gutsy vocals and carefree spirit to match, it's a track that'll whip up a storm of funlovers, freedomseekers and fire - breathers .
There's going to be no stopping these guys as they join the new surgance of free-spirited country artists, joining the likes of Skinny Lister with their unstoppable force.
The video to the track lives up to the song's mood too, showing the band playing one of their high-energy sets in between The Whipjacks just having fun.
- Emily Branson
Whipjacks self titled EP - Review from Slap Magazine
A sherbert sweet EP of folk stylings from established clattery noise-niks, The Whipjacks.
Kicking off with punchy opener 'Campfire Song' with an evolving sweet mandolin motif there is a dynamic restraint evident here that is understated throughout. When the mandolin becomes freewheeling on the chorus it's positively joyous and jugband in feel.
'Campfire' is replete with a scuzzy fuzz interlude that repeats drenched in off-kilter, unhinged Chuck Berry double stops.
Next up we have sea shanty ballad 'My Madness', with its insistent churning rhythm and accordion intro. It is easily my favourite here as the story unfolds the jig-like lead guitar increasingly coils around each successive musical break, strangling tighter with all the ferocity and conviction of a world weary Copperhead snake on the prowl, side-winding across the dessert floor!
The closing track 'Scoundrels & Rogues' brings to mind The Descendents unplugged, plus the mission statement and intent of the Whipjacks is here for all to hear: "Our edges may be rough/ But give us half a chance and you'll see you have got us wrong/ cuz we're whipjacks thank you we're having fun". The handy "Radio Edit" included ensures the poppiest offering here can get an airing without the.. ah' swearing. Nice work!
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The Whipjacks "Scoundrels and Rogues"
Release date: December 8, 2016
Running time: 15:16, 4 tracks
London Celtic Punks are doing a great job both locally and internationally. At a local level, they are often unveiling new bands from the UK.
One of them is The Whipjacks.
The Whipjacks are Tim Pearson (drums & backing vocals), Ash Curtis (bass & backing vocals), Dean Miles (vocals), Tim Wright (electric guitar & backing vocals) and Arran Gould (mandolin, acoustic guitar & backing vocals) and they hail from Worcestershire.
The band was founded in 2006, but the current line-up was established in 2015. Original guitarist and accordion player Tim Stamps was battling ill health and he decided to leave the band then. The guys were thinking about calling it a day, but Tim whished that they keep on playing. Sadly Tim passed away last May.
The Whipjacks EP is called "Scoundrels and Rogues".
There three songs and four tracks, since there are two versions for the title track: the original one and the "clean" radio edit.
"Scoundrels and Rogues" (video here ) is an amazing song that places The Whipjacks together with other English acts like Mick O'Toole and The Hydropaths. Catchy chorus, kick-ass mandolin and electric guitar.
"My Madness (Molly Murphy)" tells the tale of a guy who meets and marries a girl called Molly Murphy: "She stole away my heart / Then she stole away my life / Though I still live and breathe / I've got a devil for a wife". Great track featuring accordion and, once again, electric guitar.
The third track is titled "Campfire Song". It's a festive mandolin driven number with an early The Men They Couldn't Hang twist.
The Whipjacks EP artwork is courtesy of Loz at Circle of Swords Tattoo Worcester.


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Metro families and children put the final building blocks of success together Wednesday morning as the Learning Community Center of North Omaha opened its doors.
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"Early childhood education is extremely important and this is the building that will help get that done," councilman Ben Gray said.
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(mylbsonline.com/Liberia/Oct.31/2013) The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has donated 32 DT 175 model Yamaha motorcycles and assorted office equipment and supplies to two institutions in Liberia.
The items, valued at over US$150,000, were donated to the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) and the Ministry of Justice.
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This has happened to my character, but this sounds like it requires a server admin to fix, and my husband and I are usually the only people online. I have no idea how to contact our admin.
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It does, unfortunately require the owner of the server to install a mod, restart the server, and run a command against your user name.
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How do I contact our admin?
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Im having issues with this, when I install the mod on the origional post, the mod compleatly crashes the server, then when I upload the mod posted by Talus, the server loads but the /tpo command does not exist.
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what version are you running on ? might not have installed the command right .. This is confirmed workin 100% but you need admin rights to make it to work .
The problem of FinalBossXII is solved, managed to help a litle yesterday evening, problem looked host related after re-intalling the server and puting the old world file back together with a few mods it all worked as suposed.
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Im an admin of a server that has been having problems with this. I've fixed a couple of people but today i went to fix the problem for another person and had the same symptoms and inability to access the server afterwards. My problems happened the instant I entered the /tpo command for a player. I instantly saw a black screen and it sounded like i was falling into nothing. I logged out and now cannot access my own server, it gets hung up at 100% obj loading. Before logging off the server i did the /tpo command for myself. but it seems to have done nothing.
Now I cant log in to fix it for anyone. My server has almost 100 people on it and I really dont want to have to reset it to fix this.
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Im an admin of a server that has been having problems with this. I've fixed a couple of people but today i went to fix the problem for another person and had the same symptoms and inability to access the server afterwards. My problems happened the instant I entered the /tpo command for a player. I instantly saw a black screen and it sounded like i was falling into nothing. I logged out and now cannot access my own server, it gets hung up at 100% obj loading. Before logging off the server i did the /tpo command for myself. but it seems to have done nothing.
Now I cant log in to fix it for anyone. My server has almost 100 people on it and I really dont want to have to reset it to fix this.
Try reverting to a backup save prior to your glitch,
3 easy option,
1: make another player temperary admin and let him /tpo you,
2: revert to a back-up where you are not buged (down sides effect all others also)
3: edit the back-up file and delete only your usefprofile, log back in your at defualt spawn.
Hi. I just got ECO today and I just can't connect to any public servers. Do I have to ping the server admins that I want to join their server just so they can apply this fix on their server for me? Been trying for an hour now and I just can't connect to any public server.
Howdy What error do you get . I know there are allot of whitelist servers out there where you need to apply to get into them but it should tell you if you are not on the whitelist
@NoBlackThunder I get stuck at "Loading Objects 100%". That's all. Was never able to join any public server since I got the game yesterday.
I tried the lowest possible game setting, talked to some of the server admins to help me. Nothing worked. Getting stuck.
ahh if your view range is to low ( old rare ... very rare bug) you need turn up the view range .. for some odd reasons it might be 0 or less though there was once a fix for that issue i think
@NoBlackThunder If by range you mean visibility range, I did try to set it to max, minimum and in the middle. No luck.
Hi there, the bug you have i've seen it before with another user of our communmity, its cause is stil uknown to us but, after trying many things he managed to make his game work again, its not server related but fully client,
Try switching between full screen and windowd mode, and play a litle with the graphic setings, i cant give a exact fix as the cause is so unclear stil but some mixin of seting like that fixed it for him.
@Zaskersky Hi there. I already tried windowed and full screen. Played with settings and all that. Still no go.
Actually, I was able to go into GreenLeaf only twice.
After I deleted the game folder, %temp% contents, AppData/LocalLow/StrangeLoopGames and AppData/Roaming/.mono
Freshly booted PC. Went to game in windowed mode and connected to GreenLeaf right away.
But on both instace, after a few minutes of walking, I get into a void of space where no chunks are generated then I get disconnected.
I also suspect it may have something to do with my ISP. My question is ... how does joining a server work, network-wise.
Do I connect directly to the server or is there another layer of auth before checking into the server?
I'll try to traceroute a server later to see if there's an anomaly between me and the server. I'll show you the results later when I get home.
From what your telling me it does sounds like a conection related problem, and yes i believe the server does have another layer of conecting.
As a server hase a option to authenticate a player acount and like 95% of all server hase that enabled i asume that it first conects to strange look authentication server, and then back to the game server.
To be 100% sure its conection related, and not cause of hardware conflicts, fps, or any thing in that direction there is 1 thing you still can test if you havent already, go to your eco acount on the website and download the server file, its all preconfiged only thing you have to do is press extract, and run it wait a few minits till it rendered a world, And then join your own server showing up under Lan in your eco game client, to see if it runs longer then a few minits there.
I've tried running a local server and I was able to play consistently. No disconnects, no issues whatsoever. So it must be a network issue then.
Is it really the strange loop authentication layer? Why get stuck on "Loading Objects 100%"? The admin of GreenLeaf once told me on discord that they see me on the game while I am stuck at "Loading Objects 100%".
Does the game do logging? Should I send you the logs?
From what i can see it seems you keep getting some how outsite of the world borders .. if you are outside of the world border you cant join the server again until some one resets your position .. though if you getting this issue over and over again than that would sort that there is ether way something wrong with the server, a bug we dont know about or some odd network issue causing to send some corrupted data .. not sure
@NoBlackThunder I've been pulled / teleported by an admin a dozen time and I still get stuck at "Loading Objects 100%". I hope we can figure this out.


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HS Foundation History
In April of 2005, Ms. Michelle Barlow and Mr. Robert Howes published a website called hs-research.com. The launch of the website was well received and in a very short time, it became clear that a nonprofit organization dedicated to this disease was essential. Thus, the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation (HSF) was born. The co-founders were Michelle Barlow, Robert Howes, Dr. Ralf Paus and Dr. Christos Zouboulis.
In September 2005 the HSF launched its website hs-foundation.org.
On October 12, 2005 the HSF received IRS notification of tax exempt status as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation (public charity), effective July 26, 2005. Donations to the HSF are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
In March 2006 the HSF held the First International HS Research Symposium in Dessau, Germany. Thirty-three doctors attended, and Gregor B.E. Jemec, MD, was presented with the inaugural HSF Outstanding Investigator Award for his lifetime achievement in treating and researching HS. His book Hidradenitis Suppurativa was published later the same year.
The Second International HS Research Symposium was held in San Diego in 2009 and several scientific papers were presented.
In March of 2012, Drs Hazen and Danby met with Ms Michelle Barlow in San Diego with a view to re-invigorating the HSF in the USA.
In October, 2012, it was determined that a European organization representing HS goals was needed. Led by Drs. Christos Zouboulis and Gregor Jemec, the European Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation was formed at a meeting in Prague, Czechoslovakia, with the aim of collaborating with and complementing the (US-based) HSF. Similar organizations in Australia and Japan were proposed.
In April 2013, the HSF's new President, Dr. Paul Hazen, welcomed multiple new members to its Board of Directors, representing experts in clinical care and research from throughout the United States. The Board was joined and supported in this mission by its first pharmaceutical Partner, AbbVie. The first order of focus was determined to be the revision of the HSF web site.
Complementing and coinciding with the web site revision were
- the creation of committees to support the mission of the HSF,
- the development of a geographically-identified Physician Action Network of physicians with expertise in the care of HS,
- the establishment of a Donor program to the HSF, with recognized levels of support. Donations were encouraged from physicians, non-physicians, patients, and Industry.
On May 1, 2014, Dr. Danby assumed the presidency and undertook to update and re-develop the web site as a source of material that patients could provide to their various caregivers. Colleagues in Canada were approached and the Canadian HS Foundation was formed. HSF and CHSF welcomed members of the EHSF to a day of planning and scientific meetings in Vancouver, Canada as a sister organization during the World Congress in Dermatology. The HSF is working on the development of a Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Registry, to be used as an open- access research instrument.
On January 1, 2016, Alesa G. McArthur assumed the new role of Executive Director.
On March 4, 2016, Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi assumed the Presidency.
On April 4, 2016, Angela Parks-Miller assumed the new role of National Coordinator of Advocacy and Support.
In March, 2019, Brent Hazelett, MPA, CAE assumed the role of Executive Director
In May, 2019, HSF Board undergoes strategic planning process led by the Gasby Group, charting the path for the next 3-5 years, where the mission will be to improve the lives of people affected by HS through advocacy, education and research.


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JFDuke3D/JFShadowWarrior Frequently (or not) Asked Questions
- I can't pan textures in the Build editor by pressing Shift + Numpad arrows
- What do I need to run your ports?
- The ports won't run on Windows PE.
- Will your port run on Windows 98?
- When will joystick support be added?
- When will OpenGL/Direct3D support be done?
- When will multiplayer be finished?
- Mouse looking doesn't work.
- Duke/Lo Wang keeps strafing to the right!
- I have an Intel-based graphics card and all I get is a black screen in Polymost mode. No status bar, no nothing. Why?
I can't pan textures in the Build editor by pressing Shift + Numpad arrows
You have to start the Build editor with Numlock turned OFF. Since the key to activate the Build console is Numlock by default, pressing it while the editor is running only succeeds in opening the console, and Numlock will be reenabled when you press it again to close the console.
An alternative solution is to change the console key to, say, Scroll Lock, which releases the Numlock key so you can turn it off while the editor runs. To do this, open build.cfg in a text editor and change the 'keyconsole' value from 45 to 46.
What do I need to run your ports?
At least a Pentium 133 with 32MB of RAM is required in the hardware stakes. A mouse and keyboard, a VGA monitor and video card capable of displaying at least 256 colours are also somewhat handy. The minimum Operating System requirement is Windows 95B with DirectX 7.0.
The ports won't run on Windows PE.
That is correct. WinPE apparently doesn't ship with DirectX, so you're out of luck.
Will your port run on Windows 98?
When will joystick support be added?
Fairly decent support now exists. It will improve in the future though.
When will OpenGL/Direct3D support be done?
Now. Ken has released his Polymost renderer as of December 23, 2003 and it supports OpenGL.
When will multiplayer be finished?
A multiplayer test is out now. Give it a go.
Mouse looking doesn't work.
There are two possible reasons I know of why this can happen:
- You've messed with the Advanced Mouse settings in Setup and changed the Analogue Y Axis mapping from "analog_moving" and/or you changed the Analogue X Axis mapping from "analog_turning".
- You haven't enabled mouselook in the game.
Duke/Lo Wang keeps strafing to the right!
Something about your joystick is confusing the input code. I haven't found out what is at fault yet but there are two solutions: (1) unplug your joystick, or (2) in the game find in the menus "Options → Joystick Setup → Edit Axes → Next → Rudder Scale" and move the slider to the 0 position. Hopefully that will stop it strafing. You won't be able to use the rudder though.
I have an Intel-based graphics card and all I get is a black screen in Polymost mode. No status bar, no nothing. Why?
This actually shouldn't be a problem anymore in the newer releases. There have been issues with certain video chipsets or drivers misrendering fog as being too dense (SiS and Voodoo cards in particular), but that's a different issue which I'm trying to figure out. If you're getting a completely black screen still, email me.


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I read a post today on the POGO blog by Angela Canterbury and Suzanne Dershowitz, titled: "Conservatives Tell Rep. Issa: Federal Whistleblowers, and Taxpayers, Deserve Their Day in Court."
The issue is the concept that federal whistleblowers are entitled to protections and should have the right to use the courts and our legal system to hold the federal government accountable for waste, fraud, abuse, and illegal and unethical acts. And they should have recourse for the government or agents of the government exacting reprisal on federal whistleblowers for being…. well whistleblowers.
Representative Darrell Issa (R-California) is being pressured by press in his own district to "fulfill his promise of protections for federal whistleblowers."
The Senate Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act was passed in May. The House version is said to ignore the need for federal whistleblowers to have access to the legal system and the courts. Issa is criticized for not seeing to it that federal whistleblowers have the same standard in federal whistleblower law that already exists for private sector whistleblowers. Further criticism of the current system is that federal whistleblowers take very large risks and rarely prevail in an iffy system where the government "always wins."
Federal whistleblowers must have access to the courts and our legal system. The process should not be rigged against them, assuring they will endure massive reprisal and career destruction, and take on massive legal costs to try to prevail against what looms as a monolith of self-protection in the case of corruption and cover-ups at the expense of federal whistleblowers and their families. GFS
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News Provided by Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter
A five-session workshop series, designed to develop the skills needed to care for someone with dementia or memory loss is being planned to be held in Florence this summer.
Workshop attendees will learn about dementia and its impact, how to manage frustration and stress associated with caring for a loved one with dementia or memory loss, how to communicate with their loved ones, and how to take better care of their own health. To participate, persons need to provide an average of four hours, or more, of care or supervision per day for a family member with dementia or memory loss, and find caregiving increasingly demanding of their time and energy.
Respite assistance may be available to help caregivers attend the workshops. The program is a partnership of the Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter, Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens, Arizona State University, and the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
There is no charge for the CarePRO program. However, there is a pre-registration process and seating is limited. To learn more about this opportunity, please call Mindy at the Alzheimer's Association at 602-528-0545 Ext. 210.
About the Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter
The Alzheimer's Association® is the only national health and social service organization dedicated to research, and to providing support and assistance to people with Alzheimer's disease, their families and caregivers. Founded in 1980, the association works through a network of more than 80 chapters across the country.
The Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter provides programs and services to tens of thousands of families including Helpline – a 24/7 assistance line, MedicAlert®+Safe Return®, Family Care Consultation, Support Groups, Education, Early Stage Programming and Legislative Advocacy.


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HF4X Green, -12°C/-32°C, 900g
Future Cera
The HFX series is great gliders for competition that works well in fresh, old or man made snow.
- Extremely durable
- Great on man-made snow
- Perfect when dry friction conditions
HF4X Green, -12°C/-32°C, 900g
Temperature range from -12°C to -32°C (10°F to -25°F). Recommended iron temp.: 155°C (311°F). HF04X is a cold wax with nano technology specially developed for dry friction conditions. The advantage of fluor in these temperatures is most present when the air humidity is high, meaning above 80 %. For fresh, old or man made snow. The speed of the iron should be approx. 8-10 sec. on a skating ski. The wax can be re-heated after cooling to room temperature (10 min) for better durability. Scraping after appr. one minute. Important to have a good iron to get an efficient melting of the wax. HF04X can be used as a race wax alone or as a base for Cera F powder, such as FC04X.
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In the wilds of the Alaskan gold rush, 1897, Ellen Pierce discovers a man she didn't know existed and a renewed dependence on God in a place called loneliness. She'd lost everything-family, her closeness with God, her heart.until the crystal blue eyes of a leader of men stepped up and asked her one question. Will she join the trek to Dawson or stay the winter on an ice-locked steamship full of strangers?
Buck Lewis is folk lore in the flesh, but his heart has been rendered asunder. In the land of snowflakes two roads converge. Will he choose the road less traveled?
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Known for her intense historical romances, Jamie Carie returns with her first novella, The Snowflake, a Christmas story you will not want to miss. With the wild frontier of Alaska as much a character of the book as Ellen Pierce and Buck Lewis, Jamie Carie creates an atmosphere that swirls with snow, danger, heartbreak and redemption. Battling the harsh elements and an attraction tainted by Buck's tragic past, Ellen fights for survival and for Buck's heart. Skilfully drawing her characters, the wild landscape and Dawson City, Jamie has once again created an intriguing tale of adventure, passion and perseverance against a backdrop of adversity and a journey of spiritual renewal. For anyone who collects Christmas stories or loves a moving romance, The Snowflake is a must have book of the season!
With thanks to the publisher for my review copy
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Reviews of Love's First Light, Wind Dancer, Snow Angel, The Duchess and the Dragon and Angel's Den
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LOS ANGELES, May 7 — Paramount Pictures and its leading star, Tom Cruise, failed to live up to expectations this weekend when "Mission: Impossible III" opened to weak numbers at the domestic box office despite a barrage of public appearances by Mr. Cruise to promote the film.
The poor opening followed nearly a year of public mocking of Mr. Cruise, Hollywood's most reliable star and the centerpiece of Paramount's biggest franchise, across the pop culture landscape — by Internet bloggers and late-night comedians and constantly on tabloid covers — after his public, over-the-top wooing of the actress Katie Holmes and his outspoken remarks against psychiatry and antidepressant medications last year.
Opening in 4,054 theaters, "Mission: Impossible III" had estimated ticket sales of $48 million for the weekend, according to Exhibitor Relations, almost $10 million less than the second "Mission: Impossible" movie in 2000, which opened in 385 fewer theaters and at lower ticket prices. Based on market research, the film had been expected to reach about $65 million at the box office.
Many in Hollywood had been watching expectantly to see if the negative publicity surrounding Mr. Cruise would have an effect at the box office, and this weekend — as "Mission: Impossible III" kicked off the film industry's peak summer moviegoing period — it appeared as if it had.
Paramount reported that "Mission: Impossible III" took in $118 million worldwide in 55 countries, doing well in Asia, Latin America and Britain and poorly in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, where there is public opposition to Mr. Cruise's championing of his religion, Scientology.Continue reading the main story
But Paramount executives said that Mr. Cruise's public image did not hurt the film. "I don't believe that is a factor in how the movie opened," said Rob Moore, Paramount's president for worldwide marketing, distribution and operations. He noted that the opening domestic figure was close to that of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" last summer, which starred Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, and said the "Mission" franchise was struggling against the fact that it had been six years since the previous installment.
Others disagreed, noting that Mr. Cruise personally spearheaded the marketing campaign. He visited four countries in rapid succession ahead of the opening — going to Rome, Paris, London and Mexico City — and on Friday attended four different premieres in Manhattan alone, traveling by helicopter, fire truck, subway and boat in a promotional blitz across the city.
"I can't fault the marketing campaign; I can't fault the trailers," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of Exhibitor Relations, which tracks the box office, adding that the film, directed by J. J. Abrams, received strong reviews. "The only X factor here is the Tom Cruise factor."
The derision of Mr. Cruise began last spring when he embarked on his relationship with Ms. Holmes just as both actors were preparing to release big-budget movies, "War of the Worlds" for Mr. Cruise and "Batman Begins" for Ms. Holmes. The news media and fans expressed skepticism at the public nature of the romance, which intensified even as the formerly private Mr. Cruise increasingly involved Scientology in his business affairs.
Since then, Mr. Cruise has evolved into a kind of cultural punch line. In "Scary Movie 4," which is still in theaters, one scene is a parody of Mr. Cruise's couch-jumping appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" last May.
Several reviews of "Mission: Impossible 3" pointed out that Mr. Cruise's public persona had become a distraction when watching him on the big screen. "It's impossible to watch 'M:I-3' without asking: Do we still, you know, like Tom Cruise?" the critic Owen Gleiberman wrote in Entertainment Weekly, while Manohla Dargis wrote in The New York Times: "It would be a stretch to say that Tom Cruise needs a hit. What this guy needs is an intervention."
In addition to being the kickoff for the summer movie season, "Mission: Impossible III" was the first major release that had been given a green light by Paramount under Brad Grey, who took over as chairman in early 2005. Mr. Grey caused a stir last year when the studio threatened to pull the plug on the movie just ahead of production unless the budget was cut and Mr. Cruise — who is also a producer of the film — cut his fee.
As a result of that stand, the budget was trimmed to $165 million from about $200 million, and Mr. Cruise agreed to take about 25 percent of the movie's gross revenue, several percentage points less than his original deal, according to a senior Paramount executive.
Paramount executives said that exit polls this weekend showed the film's audience to be mainly over 25, adding that they hoped strong word-of-mouth would help drive a younger audience to the film as the summer continued. But market research ahead of the movie's release also showed that Mr. Cruise had lost ground among an important part of his fan base, female moviegoers.
In Hollywood many were left this weekend pondering the future of star power and looking ahead to the next test case, "The Da Vinci Code," starring Tom Hanks, on May 19. As Mr. Dergarabedian put it, "It shows you the importance of the star and their public image."Continue reading the main story


text: September 9, 2014 at 5:29 PM Seattle city councilmember faces fine for ethics violation Posted by Daniel Beekman This post was updated at 5:50 p.m. to include a comment from Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw. This is about as scandalous as a senior citizens coffee hour can get. Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw has agreed to pay a nominal $150 fine to settle an ethics violation related her involvement earlier this year in the campaign for… More Comments | More in General news, Government | Topics: Sally Bagshaw, Seattle City Council, Seattle Department of Transportation