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It seems a day just isn't enough to recognise and celebrate all that's great about the Black Country – and July has been 'unofficially' adopted as Black Country month!
Of course, we're not surprised so many people, venues, attractions and organisations have got behind the event. Us Black Country folk are proud of our heritage and our region, and have taken full advantage of this opportunity to shout about it.
While Black Country Day is officially set for July 14th, we don't think there's any harm in extending the celebrations across a whole month, do you?
If you haven't seen details yet of any events taking place in your area, the council have put together this handy list of things going on at their venues and organisers of the day have compiled this website to try and advertise what's going on throughout the month.
Here are a few of our 'Don't Miss This' suggestions:
Wed 2nd – Sat 5th July: Dudley Canal Trust's Real Ale Festival.
Don't forget to try the new Sadler's Ale, 'A Trip Back in Time', named in celebration of Dudley Canal Trust's 50th anniversary.
Thur 3rd July: Kum-n-avaloff Comedy Night
Andy White heads the line-up showcasing some of the best Black Country comedy!
11th – 13th July: Black Country Weekend Festival at the Red House Glass Cone
This covers pretty much everything Black Country – comedy, music, dance, poetry and art!
12th July: Stone Street Celebrations
Bring the family! Entertainment includes live music, street entertainers, a poets' corner and a number of Black Country themed arts and crafts stalls. And remember to pop into Dudley Museum & Art Gallery for some themed family fun!
20th July: Picnic at Himley Hall & Park with the Black Country Ukelele Band
Pack some bostin' fittle and picnic in the grounds of one of the region's stately homes enjoying the sounds of the Black Country Ukelele Band.
27th July: Festival of Black Country Vehicles at the Black Country Living Museum
View some of the cars that put Black Country manufacturing on the map!


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Tarek El Moussa is opening up about his divorce from Christina Anstead.
The Flip or Flop co-hosts, who have two children together, announced their separation back in December 2016. Tarek then filed for divorce from Christina in January 2017. Months later, Christina responded to Tarek's divorce petition. Then in January 2018, reps for the HGTV duo confirmed to E! News that Tarek and Christina had finalized their divorce.
This week, during a candid conversation with Dr. Drew Pinsky on The Dr. Drew Podcast, Tarek talked about his split with Christina and revealed how the divorce has impacted him.

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KINGSTON –– The severity of the global outbreak of the Zika virus (ZIKV) and its potential threat to newborn babies has sparked international debates about abortion, and the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Jamaica did not miss the opportunity to share its views on the controversial topic.
A report from the British Broadcasting Corporation earlier this year highlighted a group of Brazilian lawyers who asked the Supreme Court to allow abortion for women who had contracted the virus, putting their unborn child at risk of developing a serious birth defect.
According to health practitioners and researchers, babies born to mothers who had contracted ZIKV were at great risk of developing microcephaly, an abnormal growth of the brain and stunting of the growth of the head of the foetus arising from infection in the first months of pregnancy. Babies who develop microcephaly in the womb may not live to full term, may be born prematurely, may be stillborn, or may survive, but with life-long disability.
Last week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) predicted that more than 2,500 babies in Brazil could be affected.
Speaking last week during a Gleaner Editors' Forum, president of the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists Pastor Everett Brown told journalists that although the topic of abortion was a delicate one for the church, the organisation has never been totally against the practice.
"We have never had the view that under no circumstance, a mother cannot abort a child. We have held the view that life is sacred, however, an individual has the right in terms of a medical situation if so advised by the medical practitioner," he said.
"We are aware that there are circumstances where the baby being born would be unhealthy for the baby or the mother. That's a position we have always taken and, so, I would not be averse to any work in legislation where in a medical situation, the mother would be given the right to carry out such action."
Dr Reverend Lenworth Anglin, former chairman of the Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches, shared similar sentiments in an interview with The Gleaner earlier this year, noting that there were some situations where exceptions were warranted.
"I have to respect the law of the country but recognise that this could become a crisis and, therefore, it has to be dealt with as such, and so extreme measures are required sometimes. I would have to accept the possibility of allowing abortion rather than allowing a child to be born to encounter lifelong consequences," Anglin said.
"There has to be, in my mind, some consideration of exception."
WHO has declared the mosquito-borne Zika virus a public health emergency of international concern. Several countries have advised women to delay pregnancy for up to a year until the threat has passed.
Studies have linked the virus to severe medical complications as well as death. In additional to microcephaly, Zika has also been linked to Guillain-Barre Syndrome, an uncommon sickness of the nervous system in which a person's own immune system damages the nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and sometimes, paralysis.
So far, Jamaica has four confirmed cases of ZIKV.


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Monday, March 28, 2011
Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge #36
Happy Tuesday, all! Thanks for joining me for a card for this week's Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge. Here is this week's challenge:
Here is my card:
Somehow I think light pink stood for Spring. LOL! Just love seeing the colors coming back to the flowers. =)
I used the sweet Lantern Rin for my card. Sparkle has marked all the Rin stamps down to $5 and she will donate all proceeds of the Rin stamps until the end of March to the earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan.
My Lantern Rin was stamped and colored on Copic X-Press It cardstock then cut out using a Petite Ovals Large die. The image is then matted with a piece of patterned paper cut using a Petite Scalloped Ovals Large die before I stitched the layers together. I also glued two paper doilies together to make a bigger mat for the colored image. One of the patterned paper was punched with the cherry blossom punch. The patterned paper is from the Gossamer collection by Memory Box. The cute little heart and decor tags are from the Tiny Tags die set and the sentient is from the coordinate Tiny Tags stamp set.
That's all I have. Please go and check out what the other design team members came up with for this challenge and find out all the details for the challenge here. Hope you can join us this week! =)
P.S. Today, the Lily Pad Cards Blog Hop starts at Sherri Thompson's blog at 9 a.m. PST. Don't forget to hop along for the chance to win some amazing prizes!!
Have a lovely day and thanks for stopping by!
cardstock: (kraft card base) Papertrey Ink, (white) Copic X-Press It
stamps: (Lantern Rin) Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps, (sentiment) Papertrey Ink
patterned paper: Memory Box
inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaFine Onyx Black
twine: May Arts
paper doilies: Wilton
border punch: Martha Stewart
dies: (oval, scalloped oval) Spellbinders, (tiny tags) Papertrey Ink
die-cutting machine: Cuttlebug by Provo Craft
other: sewing machine, thread, foam tape, foam squares
Copics used:
skin: E11, E00, E000, R20
eyes: E39, E35, E34, E31
hair: E59, E39, E35, E34, E31
kimono: R85, R83, R81, BG32, BG11, BG10
hair decor: R85, R83, R81, Y38, Y35, BG32, BG11, BG10, YR24, YR23, YR31, W1, W00
socks & shoes: W1, W00, 0, R85, R83, R81, E59, E39, E27, E25
lantern: Y26, Y21, Y11, R83, R81, E39, E35, E34, E31
card size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
32 comments:
- AnitaRex said...
So cute Alice! I really like the way you made the doiles work for the oval! :>
- March 28, 2011 at 9:06 PM
- Sparkle said...
Such a darling card!
- March 28, 2011 at 10:13 PM
- Amy said...
She's so cute Alice and I love the background paper you used, the light shade of pink reminds me of spring too! Beautiful card!
- March 28, 2011 at 10:24 PM
- Marja Rolfes said...
Oh wow........lovely card!!!
- March 28, 2011 at 11:59 PM
- yyam said...
Oh! So very pretty Alice! You are so good with the details! They are perfect!
- March 29, 2011 at 12:28 AM
- debby4000 said...
Oh this is so cute Alice, gorgeous card and fab colours.
- March 29, 2011 at 1:40 AM
- Merry said...
This is so lovely Alice...really the the doilies you have used. Great layout.
- March 29, 2011 at 2:37 AM
- Beate said...
Absolutely beautiful! The color choice, the coloring, the beautiful doily behind....gorgeous card.
Hugs and smiles
- March 29, 2011 at 2:58 AM
- Karen B. said...
Another lovely creation, thanks for the tip on the doilies too, neat idea!
- March 29, 2011 at 4:34 AM
- Silli said...
Beautiful Alice, love the colors...love the cute image, FABULOUS!
- March 29, 2011 at 4:44 AM
- Tasha said...
This is so cute! Love the doilies they are so pretty and i love the colours of he outfit
love tasha xx
- March 29, 2011 at 4:54 AM
- ~amy~ said...
Such a sweet card! Love the doily!
- March 29, 2011 at 5:33 AM
- Suzanne C said...
Beautiful soft and pretty! Love the doily background and the light pastels you used to color the image.
- March 29, 2011 at 5:52 AM
- Emily Leiphart said...
This is so beautiful, Alice! I love the soft pinks. I would be afraid to pair yellow with pink but you make it look so good!
- March 29, 2011 at 6:10 AM
- Dorcas said...
How cute is that!
- March 29, 2011 at 6:40 AM
- Jodi Collins aka Kharmagirl said...
This is SO totally sweet Alice! LOVE the doily underneath Rin! She is SO beautifully colored too!!!
- March 29, 2011 at 6:49 AM
- Hannah. F said...
Such a Cute Card Alice!
- March 29, 2011 at 8:20 AM
- BabyBokChoy said...
Look at her holding that deng long!! so precious!!! :)
- March 29, 2011 at 8:34 AM
- Virginia L. said...
Love the Deng-long!! This is so lovely with the oval shape and use of doily! "See you tomorrow"!
- March 29, 2011 at 8:45 AM
- donna mikasa said...
How kawaii, Alice!! I really have to color my Lantern Rin, don't I? Such a generous gesture from Sparkle to help Japan. Hope you're having a wonderful week! Hugs!!
- March 29, 2011 at 9:04 AM
- Lil said...
Wonderful card. Love the us of copics
- March 29, 2011 at 10:03 AM
- Vera W. Yates (Ling) said...
So cute & pretty, Alice! Love the girly look of this card. :)
- March 29, 2011 at 12:54 PM
- CinnamonSally said...
This is so cute Alice and I love the effect you have created with the Doilies.
- March 29, 2011 at 1:38 PM
- Sarah said...
I just love this card! The detail with the lace - and the gorgeous paper. So pretty!
- March 29, 2011 at 4:10 PM
- Stephanie Kraft said...
Absolutely gorgeous, Alice! Love the pastels, doilies behind the image and sweet tag!
- March 29, 2011 at 4:15 PM
- Marlene said...
Cute card and AGAIN, gorgeous stitching job! (Jealous)
- March 29, 2011 at 6:20 PM
- Shaela said...
this is beautiful! I love the soft colors and the lacey mat for your image panel. :)
- March 29, 2011 at 8:10 PM
- joanieg said...
Your card is so cute! You did a terrific job with coloring and just the total card is terrific!
- March 29, 2011 at 8:56 PM
- One Scrappy Gal said...
How sweet and feminine is that! I love it!
- March 30, 2011 at 8:02 PM
- Lisa Hjulberg said...
Beautifully done! I love the doily.
- March 30, 2011 at 8:20 PM
- Brenda said...
Oh, I just love your image! And all that pale pink is pinkalicious as my daughter would say!
- March 31, 2011 at 12:19 PM
- Stamping Cafe said...
Aw... what an adorable image, gorgeous card Alice!! So nice of Sparkle helping out the victims in Japan! Will hope over to get some stamps!
Love the colors so soft and pretty, and I see you got the Tiny Tags die set and stamp set... so lucky! I wanna get them too, but they are out... going to check again tonight! :)
- March 31, 2011 at 7:45 PM
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PORTSMOUTH — State Department of Transportation Commissioner Chris Clement expressed optimism Wednesday that the Legislature will approve a gas tax that, in his view, addresses the fact that "roads are falling apart before our eyes."
PORTSMOUTH — State Department of Transportation Commissioner Chris Clement expressed optimism Wednesday that the Legislature will approve a gas tax that, in his view, addresses the fact that "roads are falling apart before our eyes."
Clement, who describes himself as "revenue agnostic," in that he doesn't care where the money comes from as long as it comes, talked specifically about Senate Bill 367, which proposes a 4-cent-a-gallon increase in the state levy on gasoline that has been unchanged for 22 years.
The measure is proposed by Sen. Jim Rausch, R-Derry, chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee. It has several Democratic and Republican co-sponsors from both the Senate and House.
"I'm very optimistic about it, for multiple reasons. A highly respected, conservative Republican senator is bringing that forward, number one. And he's also had other senators sign on to it," Clement said in an interview at Seacoast Media Group.
"I think that it's a much smaller amount; it's been 22 years ... and you see the roads are falling apart before our eyes. We were paving the Spaulding Turnpike last week."
This will be the second time in as many years that the Legislature has debated a gas tax hike. A proposed House bill last year would have increased the gas tax a total of 12 cents over a four-year period. A measure in the Senate — the bill to approve casino gambling in New Hampshire — earmarked money for the DOT's highway fund.
But, in what many in Concord saw as tit-for-tat retribution between the Democratic-controlled House and the GOP-controlled Senate toward the end of last year's session, measures to help fund the DOT canceled each other out.
The Senate approved the casino bill, but it was killed by the House. The next day, the Senate killed the House-approved gas tax bill.
"I'm glad that this bill, if this passes, will go into the New Hampshire highway fund for road and bridge or transportation projects," Clement said. "And I think that Sen. Rausch has tried to decouple the gas tax bill from the casino bill."
As he did last session, Sen. Lou D'Allesandro, D-Manchester, has a casino authorization bill that includes $50 million a year for road and bridge construction.
Senate Bill 367 calls for an initial 4-cent-per-gallon increase starting in 2015, and it would then increase by a rate as determined by the Consumer Price Index every four years thereafter. According to Clement, a penny on the gas tax means $7 million for the highway fund.
The first year of the tax increase would generate about $28 million, but Clement's immediate problem then would be the operational deficit he has been carrying from year to year in the N.H. DOT.
A gas tax increase in the first year would mean he would have to make a choice among funding road/bridge projects, taking care of his operational deficit, or splitting the difference between the two.
"Do I plug the operational deficit at DOT and fix one bridge and one mile of road? No, I can't do that. Or do I lay off all these people and pave some roads and fix some bridges?" Clement said. "Even if we do get funding, I'm not going to go out and hire people. As people retire, every position we'll ask, 'do we need that position anymore?' We will continue to be smaller and smaller and smaller and use more and more of the private sector."
The N.H. DOT gets its money for road and bridge projects from three main sources:
The state Highway Fund, about $260 million a year from the gas tax, motor vehicle registration fees and state police fines. The Turnpike Fund, about $117 million from road tolls. Tolls are set by the governor's Executive Council. Federal highway funds of between $140 million and $150 million a year.
The new Memorial Bridge was paid for with federal highway funds. The continuing Interstate 93 widening and expansion comes from a combination of federal funds and some state highway funds. The ongoing Spaulding Turnpike widening project between Portsmouth and Dover comes from the Turnpike Fund.
What the proposed gas tax increase doesn't address is the lack of money in the Turnpike Fund to start or finish certain projects in Clement's 10-year construction plan, including parts of the Spaulding Turnpike project.
Clement estimates he needs $85 million in the Turnpike Fund to complete the Dover end of the Spaulding project. The Dover end includes widening the highway to eight lanes, the construction and reconfiguration of a new Exit 6, the construction of a roundabout to replace the traffic lights at Route 4 and the Spur Road/Boston Post Road intersection, and rehabbing the existing General Sullivan Bridge for continued use as a pedestrian/bicycle path across Little Bay.
Without more toll revenue, those Dover projects are at risk. There is no current proposal before the Executive Council to increase the tolls.


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It's been awhile since I posted on here. I have been using Instagram and Facebook as it is so immediate and easy to do on my phone. Tut tut.
So here are a few things that we have been doing over the last few weeks. I finally finished the hand knitted cushion with crochet motifs from Jane Crowfoot's book Homespun Vintage. Knitted and crocheted in Rowan's Cotton Glace.
This scarf has been the project of the season. It is our own easy pattern, quick to knit, with a furry pom pom at each end. It takes x 2 balls Rowan Alpaca Chunky - pattern, yarn and pom poms all available at Jolie.
So, we have both been enjoying a little bit of Scandi inspired knitting. Linda did this lovely cushion in Rowan Brushed Fleece and I am still working on a fair isle cowl from Eline Oftedal's book, Nordic Knits. I changed the colours and yarn and chose to work it in Rowan Lima, which is soooo soft.
And finally, Linda made this beautiful patchwork throw, worked in gigantic Rowan Alpaca Chunky squares.
I think we have been fairly busy - not to mention the hooded cardi's we have both done and several pom pom hats and scarves too.
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Slow waves (less than 1 Hz) are the most important electroencephalogram signatures of nonrapid eye movement sleep. While considered to have a substantial importance in, for example, providing conditions for single-cell rest and preventing long-term neural damage, a disturbance in this neurophysiologic phenomenon is a potential indicator of brain dysfunction.
Since, in healthy individuals, slow waves can be induced with anesthetics, the authors tested the possible association between hypoxic brain injury and slow-wave activity in comatose postcardiac arrest patients (n = 10) using controlled propofol exposure. The slow-wave activity was determined by calculating the low-frequency (less than 1 Hz) power of the electroencephalograms recorded approximately 48 h after cardiac arrest. To define the association between the slow waves and the potential brain injury, the patients' neurologic recovery was then followed up for 6 months.
In the patients with good neurologic outcome (n = 6), the low-frequency power of electroencephalogram representing the slow-wave activity was found to substantially increase (mean ± SD, 190 ± 83%) due to the administration of propofol. By contrast, the patients with poor neurologic outcome (n = 4) were unable to generate propofol-induced slow waves.
In this experimental pilot study, the comatose postcardiac arrest patients with poor neurologic outcome were unable to generate normal propofol-induced electroencephalographic slow-wave activity 48 h after cardiac arrest. The finding might offer potential for developing a pharmacologic test for prognostication of brain injury by measuring the electroencephalographic response to propofol.
There are currently no reliable methods for assessing brain function in the early stages of recovery from hypoxic, ischemic, or traumatic insults that might inform neurologic prognosis and therapy
Slow electroencephalographic waves induced by general anesthetics might provide a neurophysiologic signature of healthy brain function
In a pilot study of comatose cardiac arrest survivors, propofol-induced slow-wave activity was present in a greater proportion of patients with good neurologic outcome than in those with poor outcome
Further studies are necessary to test propofol-induced slow-wave activity as an early predictor of neurologic outcome after brain injury
Jukka Kortelainen, Eero Väyrynen, Usko Huuskonen, Jouko Laurila, Juha Koskenkari, Janne T. Backman, Seppo Alahuhta, Tapio Seppänen, Tero Ala-Kokko; Pilot Study of Propofol-induced Slow Waves as a Pharmacologic Test for Brain Dysfunction after Brain Injury. Anesthesiology 2017;126(1):94-103. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0000000000001385.
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When it comes to lice control, one question that seems to pop up quite often is whether Lysol can kill lice. In this article we will look at various applications of Lysol and deduce its effectiveness in controlling lice.
If you suspect a lice infestation and want to eliminate these pesky parasites from home furniture such as a sofa, a couch or even a car seat, Lysol may not be as effective as some other products that are specifically formulated to eliminate lice and nits. The best way to get rid of lice and nits from your home is to choke the source, that is, to make sure each and every person in the household is free of lice.
Although effective in getting rid of lice and nits from hair, the aforementioned home remedies, especially Vaseline, may have some undesirable side effects. For instance, applying too much Vaseline may dry hair out. If you do put on too much Vaseline on your hair, you can use baby oil to wash it out.
While Lysol may make life somewhat difficult for lice, they are ineffective in completely eradicating them.Your best bet is to use proven anti-lice products that are available over-the-counter.
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Kashmir Day does not mean anything to the average Pakistani
Growing up during the turbulent 80s in Karachi, I was never fully aware of the Kashmir issue. As a matter of fact, Kashmir was just a faraway scenic land for most Karachiities. It was largely irrelevant in the bigger scheme of things and it barely evoked sympathy from within us.
A certain event strengthened this notion back in 1989.
After my matriculation exams, I was trying to brush up my general knowledge in order to apply for a course in the Pakistan Army. A certain piece of news caught my attention regarding rigging in the General Elections in Occupied Kashmir. This inevitably led to widespread protests in Srinagar and other cities leading to scores of innocent lives being lost at the hands of merciless Indian LEA's.
In the heat of the moment, I rushed out of my house and scribbled "Kashmir Surkh hay" (Kashmir is Red -a metaphor for the bloodshed in Occupied Kashmir) on a wall opposite my house. While I was passionately scribbling this graffiti, I was caught off guard by a passer-by on a motorcycle who turned out to be the area in-charge of a certain siyasi jamaat (political organisation). In a slithery tone he shouted,
"Kya kar raha hey bay?"
(What are you doing?)
I immediately panicked and before I could explain myself, he said something which I found difficult to interpret, but it went something like,
"Karachi's mother is getting ravaged every day and you are worried about Kashmir!"
He ordered me to come along with him to their political office, because I was too afraid to say no, I gave in. When we reached the office, I was asked to sit in the room where they used to carry out beatings. Just as I was about to get slapped, luckily a neighbour of mine, who happened to be one of the senior members of the political organisation showed up and stared them down and told them to let me off the hook. He did scold me for getting into trouble for a 'non-issue' like Kashmir.
As the years passed by, Kashmir's freedom or its accession to Pakistan appeared a distant dream for most who were fighting for the cause. The Kashmir dispute became an unfortunate mockery whereby various shopkeepers, tired of their defaulting customers, strategically pasted stickers around cash counters captioned "Kashmir ki azaadi tak udhaar bandh hay" (No credit until Kashmir is liberated). Kashmiri cries for freedom turned into our Schadenfraude. (German for feeling of enjoyment which emanates from seeing or hearing about the troubles of others.
Intrigued by the entire issue, I continued reading about the challenges faced in the native struggle led by separatist movements such as the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) and its almost forgotten co-founder Maqbool Bhatt, who was hanged in 1984. I ardently believed that Occupied Kashmiris wanted their part of Kashmir to accede to Pakistan – darn I was wrong.
Fast forward to 1994.
We had planned a trip to Muzaffarabad in college, with the intention of travelling to Murree or drive further up to Naran. A pleasant surprise was in store for us as well. Our bus, which was carrying about 30 students, would be driven to Neelum valley, till the Line of Control (LoC) separating India and Pakistan's Kashmir). Even back then, I don't think I truly understood the gravity of the Kashmir situation. Maybe because I too was young and naïve.
Our courageous bus driver drove us up to the Athmuqaam sector, which is 100 km's away from Muzaffarabad. It was a rollercoaster ride amidst serene mountains and we kept zigzagging alongside breath-taking rapids of the Jhelum River. We had Yeh haseen wadiyan from the movie Roja blaring on repeat. Coincidently, Roja was a Kashmir-themed movie.
Our bus driver confessed that no college or family, other than natives were allowed so far up due to the on-going conflict between Pakistan and India. The LoC was swarming with trigger happy soldiers on both sides of the border who would not think twice before shooting at any moving objects. On our drive to the LoC, we saw mortar holes and bullet riddled houses and hutments on our side of the LoC.
When we reached the Athmuqaam sector, we noticed an army picket. The sentries were dumbfounded when they found out we were visiting from Karachi. The sentries scolded our bus driver and ordered us to go back since it was too dangerous for us to be there. But since the sun was about to set, the journey back to Muzaffarabad would be riddled with peril and we had heard stories about gunners pulling the trigger under influence. Therefore, we had no choice, other than to stay the night there.
Spending the night at Athmuqaam was no fun. We were surrounded by security officials who were inquisitive and suspicious about our real intentions. To be honest, all we wanted was to head back to Muzaffarabad as soon as the first ray of light hit the sky.
Attending to the call of nature was a bigger challenge. We were supposed to descend into darkened hutments where icy streams of Jhelum rapids could be heard howling beneath two unsettled pieces of rock. I was instructed to plant my feet firmly and use the water from the stream to clean up, but without touching the water. How exactly does one surmount such a challenge?
Angered at this impossible order, I remember shouting at the officer who calmly suggested I keep my voice low, since Indian soldiers were only about 300 metres across the river. A mortal fear ran up my spine. Thoughts of an embarrassing end to my life made my heart skip a beat.
Upon returning to the room where we were to stay the night, I felt extremely claustrophobic – there were around 40 people in one room. No one slept that night. We were up exchanging views and answering questions about Karachi put forth by the curious soldiers.
Amongst a multitude of stories shared that night, one particular story caught my attention, the story of a Kashmiri goat herder who died in a landslide nearby. Upon retrieving his corpse, rescuers recovered thick wads of Indian currency. They had termed him a double agent.
I was baffled. Why would a Kashmiri, for whom Pakistan is fighting tooth and nail, betray our trust? But I could not make sense of his motives.
There was a sense of melancholy in the air that night, despite the hoopla of Kashmir banega Pakistan (Kashmir will become part of Pakistan). The misery of the natives was palpable, perhaps they were exhausted yet resigned to their fate; a fate which to this day remains in the hands of two warring nations.
Our support and understanding of the Kashmir issue and Kashmiris has become a ritual limited to February 5th. On this particular day, a few public figures hymn a chorus of Kashmir banega Pakistan like indifferent choir boys and Kashmir Day comes to an end.
The real pain and angst of the Kashmiri nation is at best reflected in a song titled, Jhelum in the movie Haider (2014) which raised the issue of missing persons; most are wiped out or incarcerated by Indian security forces.
Haider, which is a brilliant take on Kashmir's plight, is based on Shakespeare's play Hamlet. It was produced by Bollywood and not the lifetime patrons of the Kashmir cause, Pakistan.
Jhelum, Jhelum, dhoondhe kinara
(Jhelum, Jhelum looks for the shore)
Dooba sooraj, kin aankhon mein
Sooraj dooba, kin aankhon mein
Jehlum hua khaara
(The sun (did) set, in which eyes,
In which eyes did the sun set,
The Jhelum has become salty (as if with someone's tears)
Jhelum, Jhelum dhoonde kinara
Kis se poochhein kitni der se dard ko sehte jaana hai
Andhi raat ka haath pakad kar kab tak chalte jaana hai
(To whom should I ask for how long do I have to bear with this pain,
and have to keep walking holding the hand of the blind night)
Lahu lahu lahu waqt ka khoon hua re
Lahu lahu lahu
Lahu behta angaara, lahu behta angara
(Blood-blood, there has been murder of time,
blood, blood, blood,
blood is flowing fireball.)
The views expressed by the writer and the reader comments do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of The Express Tribune.


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Samsung 4K TV supported file types
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- Video container formats: MP4, MKV, FLV, 3GP, TS, AVCHD, MOV, AVI.
- Audio format: MP3, AAC, HE-AAC, AC3, DTS, E-AC3, MPEG Audio.
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- Audio format: MP3, AAC, WMA, MAV
Bit rate: 60Mbps.
Frame rate: 30fps or 60fps.
Aspect ratio: Most 4K UHD TVs are made in a rectangular shape, which is 16:9 or 1.78 to 1 aspect ratio. If your video image looks squished, how to do?
There are tons of video formats in this world, the source shot by DJI cameras, footage from iPhone 8/X, downloaded from video sharing sites, like Youtube, render file from non-linear editing software, so it is common when you import the source into your 4k TV but fail to play them, so how to do?
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Here is a screenshot, you can click "Add video", you also can directly drag or drop video to this program. By the way, batch conversion is also supported.
Then click format bar, here are hundreds of video formats for you to select. Navigate to "TVS" and form its extended list, choose "Samsung TV (*.mp4)" or others you want.
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- In this editorial, Representatives Dunshee and Hope argue that establishing a branch campus of Washington State University in Everett will allow more of our citizens to get the skills they need to fill 21st century jobs, such as those created by the Air Force refueling tanker deal won recently by Boeing. Without such opportunities, we will continue to bring in talent from other states (and countries).
This is a continuation of the same tired, misleading rhetoric used in the debate for a standalone university, then a branch of the University of Washington. The topic deserves, and will get get, a full Advisory Bored blog post, but for now let's just focus on the notation that Snohomish county residents aren't getting engineering degrees because of the distance to a college. Attendance in engineering programs and all of STEM subjects has been dropping across the country for over a decade. While the slide seems to have hit bottom, programs aren't bursting at the seams just yet.
Hope and Dunshee seem to be taking a "if we build it they will come" attitude. However, the idea that engineering enrollment will surge merely because of the geographic proximity to a school of engineering is laughable. Which means that we will stop importing engineers and start importing engineering students. Oh great!
- The Herald's editorial board sides with the Governor in her efforts to consolidate the various education boards and committees into a single entity reporting directly to her (to the dismay of the publicly elected Superintendent of Public Instruction).
I so rarely agree with any thing the Herald's editorial board has to say about education, the fact that I agree this time warrants a comment. Our education system is many things, but it is not a system. Bringing focus to this effort by consolidating the groups is necessary, but not sufficient to bring about reform.
One area were I disagree is the Herald's advise to leave high-ed out of the discussion. Again, it's a system and all parts should be included. The Herald's own article about Running Start the previous week should make that point. But even without inclusion of post-secondary education, the reform is worth implementing.
- Myandie Burton is a 67 year-old woman attending Edmonds Community College's adult basic education program to learn to read for the first time. The article discusses her history and her return to school to learn to read and, perhaps, to earn a GED.
Beyond the individual achievement story is another story about the profound impact basic adult education programs can have on families and communities. It is not critical that this woman at this time in her life earn a GED, but it sends a powerful message to those around her how important education is. If we believe that all citizens need high school and beyond education to be successful, then a culture of education needs to be infused into all communities. Adult basic education is part of that effort.
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Title: Behind The Mask
Author: Lisa Worrall
Publisher: White Stiletto Press
Buy link: Amazon.com (Second Edition)
Genre: Contemporary M/M, Interracial
Length: Novella/109 pages/22,800 words
Rating: 4.25 stars out of 5
Review Summary: What do you give the man you love when you're no longer there? Another man who will love him just as much.
The Downe's Valentine's Day Masquerade Ball has been an annual event for over a hundred years and where, four years ago, Gabe met Mike.
It's been over six months since Mike's death and Mike thinks that Gabe is ready to move on. How does Gabe know this? He receives a letter and a ticket to the ball, from Mike. Gabe isn't sure he'll ever be ready to move on, but in deference to Mike's memory, he attends the ball.
What Gabe doesn't know, is that his best friend, Tom, the one constant in his life since college, has also received a letter from Mike. Will Gabe be able to move forward and remember a long forgotten love, or will his world come crumbling down around his ears, again?
I think this is the third book I have read recently by Lisa Worrall, and other than some purple prose in A Nanny for Nate I like her writing. In Behind the Mask the story is told partly in flashbacks and the rest in present day.
Gabe and Tom became best friends when they met in university but somehow they seemed to have missed the boat where friendship turned to love, as each time there could have been a love connection between them the stars weren't aligned correctly and the opportunity was lost. Tom was in love with Gabe but he was always disappointed when Gabe didn't pick up on any hints he put out, and in a desperate attempt to make Gabe see him as a lover and not just a friend he suggested 4 years ago that they attend the annual Downe Valentine's Day Masquerade Ball together. Just as he was about to put his cards on the table at the ball Mike waltzed in and stole Gabe right from under his nose. Tom was devastated. Gabe meanwhile was so captivated by Mike he never realized that his best friend was in love with him.
Under duress, this year Gabe was attending the Valentine's Day Masquerade Ball again where he had met and fallen in love with Mike all those years ago. Mike passed away 6 months previously, but before he died he decided to play matchmaker and had written a love letter to Gabe that was delivered after his death in which he requested that he go to the ball because he wanted him to fall in love again and move on. But Gabe was still grieving and that was the last thing he wanted to do. Unknown to Gabe, Mike had written a similar letter to Tom.
When Gabe arrived at the ball that evening he met someone who was clearly fascinated by him and they had a little dalliance that made him feel as if he were alive once more. Since they both wore masks and did not speak he didn't find out until it was too late who his partner in fun or crime was and he felt used. Tom was also angry with Gabe, but for a different reason.
Stories like this are usually angst filled and when Mike passed away after he lost his battle with cancer Gabe went through all the usual stages of grief, but it was not as over the top as I expected. In fact the author managed to introduce some humour through flashbacks and I got to know and like Mike, although I thought he was quite pushy and aggressive but he knew what he wanted and went for it. I felt that Tom had only himself to blame for letting Mike steal his man because he was the complete opposite of Mike – too laid back and not assertive enough. It was no wonder he lost Gabe to the first man who showed him that he wanted him above all others.
Tom had remained Gabe's faithful friend in the years he lived with Mike and stood by him during Mike's terminal illness and his death, but after Mike passed away he wondered if he was fated to remain in the role of friend forever because Gabe didn't appear to see him as someone other than his best friend.
Despite his flaws Tom was my favourite character in the book because he was constant and stood by Gabe even when he thought he didn't have a chance to be with Mike forever, and he didn't think circumstances would change such that he would have a second chance with the man he loved.
Gabe had always admired Tom's looks because he was quite beautiful but he never ventured beyond admiration because he was afraid that if he told Tom he had tender feelings towards him that might spoil things between them and he would lose his best friend. Also, at times he thought they had moved beyond the point where they could have transitioned to lovers as Tom seemed comfortable with their current relationship.
The pacing of this romance which took four and a half years before our heroes came together finally was done well, with the help of a few three dimensional secondary characters who ensured that they kept their eyes on the prize. While one could consider the plot to be pretty predictable what I appreciated was the way that the story evolved, with a different take on an old trope.
I enjoyed the architectural detail of Downe Hall where the ball was held that was a homage to Gabe's love of the discipline. The period costumes of the attendees in the ballroom were also delightful and very detailed and I thought that the author did an excellent job of giving readers a sense of actually being there in a time that had long passed, over a century ago.
If you like stories of best friends becoming lovers I think you will enjoy Behind the Mask as I thought that Lisa Worrall did a great job on the characters and Tom's and Gabe's world.
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I used to say, you may know Sia from the series finale of Six Feet Under, where her haunting "Breathe Me" was used to stunning and flawless effect (obviously, link contains major spoilers if you have not seen Six Feet Under and plan to), but that point has mostly been rendered moot now that the Australian chanteuse has lent her unmistakable vocals to two bonafide smash hits "Wild Ones" and "Titanium."
Though anybody who has been near a house party with an iPod DJ at some point in the last two years knows who she is, Sia maintains that she's retired from the spotlight though, and that she'll "make bank writing pop songs for pop starz!" Like the song she just wrote for Beyoncé. Shit that's what we'd do too, but we're really glad she decided to come out of her gold-lined caved to record a song for the upcoming Great Gatsby soundtrack.
If you're keeping tally, that's new songs from Florence + The Machine, Lana Del Rey, The xx and now Sia that we've heard from this soundtrack. We're still waiting for the full version of that Beyonce and Andre 3000 version of Amy Winehouse's "Back To Black" though.
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Civil ceremonies may be shorter, but are no less special!
Enhance your Civil Ceremony with your personal choice of songs.
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A civil registrar ceremony is a non-religious legal marriage ceremony performed by a government official or functionary.
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*Travel 1HR outside of Dublin is charged per mile. We do our best to keep this fee as small as possible for all our couples.
In some offices you will be asked to confirm the readings /music for your ceremony, and your intention to go ahead about one month before the ceremony, by post with the registrar who will carry out your ceremony so do make sure it is permitted in advance.
A sample Civil Ceremony layout
Music for guests
Entrance Music
Opening Words from the celebrant – welcoming of family and friends to your special day
An Opening Prayer Or First Reading – There is a lot of flexibility with civil ceremonies, readings can be meaningful or humorous, you choose!
IF desired music can be played softly while readings are being said
Definition Of Marriage
Wedding Vows – Have the celebrant read theirs or write your own
Second Reading – As above
Exchange Of Rings
Lighting Of Candle
Signing of the register
Declaration Of Marriage
Presenting the newlyweds – I give you Mr & Mrs
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text: In recent years, the photo collective has emerged as a clear and strategic response by photographers who've reasoned that – in uncertain times – there is strength in numbers. "In an industry that has become increasingly disjointed and often predatory upon its contributors, the collective has become a final refuge and place of community," reasons Justin Maxon, founding member of Razón collective. "The collective provides not only creative inspiration, but also a sense of support that can be lacking in this field." Photo collectives differ in organization and intent, but tend to sprout from existing friendships. Some are little more than loose affiliations, other collectives are full-on business enterprises. On any given day, members of a collective may be brainstorming story ideas, editing others' images, marketing, developing the brand, cranking social media or helping partners draft contracts and model releases. It is not uncommon for photographers in a collective to be geographically dispersed, some internationally. From serious discussions on branding and distribution to just chatting and catching up, regular video chats are the standard. Of course, photographers rallying together is not a new thing. Magnum Photos, founded in 1947, along with large, contemporary groups such as VII and Noor Images, operate along the cooperative/agency model. These three groups license images and employ administrative staff in central offices whereas the smaller collectives -- featured here -- tend to work with lower overheads. We contacted members of various emergent collectives to find out what they've learned during their infant years. In a collective of four, is the workload quartered or quadrupled? What sort of assistance do members provide one another? Do collectives advance careers and opportunities? What are the downsides? What are the tangible benefits of collectivism? Above: Collective: LUCEO Established: December, 2007 Members: Matt Slaby, Daryl Peveto, David Walter Banks, Kendrick Brinson, Matt Eich, Kevin German. The Name: Luceo is Latin for "sparkle; shine; become light; become visible." Hotshots of collaboration, LUCEO have hustled a rock-solid brand in a relatively short time frame. Networking and community building can go hand-in-hand; members host workshops, guest lecture at colleges and run their own student photography award. They don't, however, refer to themselves as a collective. They feel their personal financial investment situates them differently to other photo cabals. "We go beyond gathering our work in a common space and that is why we identify as a cooperative, in the most traditional sense," says member Kendrick Brinson. "We are a business that is run by our photographers who do work for the group as marketers, accountants, PR directors, designers, managers. Each of us focuses on our strengths.... Each of us does work for the others every day." Luceo's approach has been identified as pioneering. For the New York Times, James Estrin wrote, "the success of Luceo is a very good rebuttal to those who believe photojournalism is dead." Luceo are proving that self-starter groups of photographers can partially replace the age-old newsroom. "I joined Luceo while I was on staff at a newspaper but looking for an out," says Brinson. "I loved shooting daily for one community but in terms of my bank account and my happiness, I had to move on. Luceo offered a creative way of being and creating something bigger than anything I could have done on my own." Out of dozens of submitted portfolios to Luceo, only that of newest member, Daryl Peveto, has ever secured an invite to join. "We take adding members very seriously. Luceo is built upon our members' photos as well as the work each of us puts in to run the business," says Brinson. Luceo has twice-annual business meetings in person and weekly hour-long business-planning meetings every week online. Members are expected to be present at every meeting. "I didn't enter the life of a freelancer with a lot of business and marketing knowledge and have learned so much from Luceo in terms of running a business," says Brinson. "I have a group of strong photographers who offer me help with ideas on photo projects, edit new and old work, read through a contract I don't understand, and market my work. I can't sit back and take a passive role in the business because if we all don't fulfill our roles then the company can't function properly. I have five people counting on me and holding me accountable." Above photo: The Sun City Aqua Suns, a synchronized swim team made up of retirees, walk a red carpet at the Lakeview Recreation Center in Sun City, AZ, December 10, 2010. Sun City, America's first and largest retirement city, with more than 40,000 residents 55 and older, marked its 50th anniversary in 2010. By Kendrick Brinson.Collective: Razón Established: Spring, 2009 Members: Sarah Elliott, Brian L. Frank, Justin Maxon, Jared Moossy. The Name: Razón is Spanish for "reason." "We believe that the underlying reasons for making documentary work are equally important to the work itself," says member Justin Maxon. The four Razónites each push out confident and distinctive imagery. Elliott's dispatches from Africa focus on women's lives, successes and plight; Frank has operated throughout the greater Southern California/Mexico region challenging definitions of environmental and social borders; Moossy can often be found in conflict zones; and with his more recent lyrical work, Maxon is all over the place in a good way. Razón consciously pursues a "common visual voice" within the "exploration of social issues in a new age of visual storytelling." For Maxon, the collective is a proactive response to pressures in the industry; it is a lifeline. "As photojournalists we work within a business model that is struggling through an extreme re-birthing," he says. "Unfortunately, media outlets have been historically exploitative not only in their coverage, but also to their employees. The corporations who own these media outlets are exploitative by design, preying on the members of a society that we often choose to cover with our projects. The contradiction that exists in this equation creates a working environment ripe with difficulties. We're caught between a rock and a hard place. The [photojournalist] path alone can be lonesome and fraught with countless obstacles to the longevity of ones career. A collective is a makeshift safety net, a support system and a group of friends we can always turn to in this hostile industry." Razón meet monthly to critique ongoing projects and hash out and refine ideas for future ones. Over the next twelve months Razón members will be collaborating on a group project and publishing a collective body of work. "As we grow and collaborate, we begin to see that working with others allows us to be something we could never be alone," says Maxon. Above photo: A dust storm rises up as refugees wait for food distribution in Bald Hawa, Somalia (Sept. 2009). By Jared Moossy.Collective: Aevum Established: 2006 Members: Elyse Butler, Yoon S. Byun, Chris Capozziello, Matt Mallams. The Name: Aevum is Latin for "life; time; age." "We want to document and be a voice for this generation, to share how we see the world, witness and give a voice to others," says member Elyse Butler. As young photojournalism students, Aevum came together to "expand the potential of each individual member." Peppering their freelance documentary and newspaper staff work with commercial gigs, they pursue their own styles. Matt Mallams manipulates texture and layers of light; Butler enters the worlds of strippers, debutantes and prison wives; Byun's work centers on friends and families; Capozziello, with dramatic black-and-white images, has made long-form documentary observations of cancer treatment patients, the Ku Klux Klan and his twin brother who has cerebral palsy. "We believe in photography as a powerful form of communication, to express ideas and emotions in creating art, and to promote change," says Butler. When you're trying to change the world, time and money are precious commodities in the photo industry. An informed and invested friend close by to tell you which avenues are gold and which are duds can be essential. "We learn from one another's experiences in the field," says Butler. "We share and critique each others work, we use each-other as a sounding board for stories. We discuss ethical dilemmas while shooting stories, we brainstorm." To stay connected, Aevum members meet in-person annually and have weekly video chat meetings. "Trying to accomplish things in a group when we each have our own freelance jobs, schedules and live in different time zones can be tricky," says Butler. "Aevum more than anything now is a close-knit photo family," says Butler. "We inspire one another to be better photographers and better human beings." Above photo: A snorkeler floats in the water at Waimea Bay, Hawaii while people stand on the rock above, anticipating jumping off. By Elyse Butler.Collective: Prime Established: January, 2011 Members: Dominic Bracco II, Melanie Burford, Brendan Hoffman, Charlie Mahoney, Lance Rosenfield, Max Whittaker. The Name: "We spent months making lists of names and 'Prime' was in everyone's top two or three," says Brendan Hoffman. "It's short and sweet, easy to say and spell, easy to find online without being easily confused. It's perhaps photography related but without pigeon-holing ourselves, confident but not cocky." Prime is the newcomer on the collective scene, but that doesn't mean to say they are young and inexperienced. "Members were selected based on the general criteria of choosing people who were a few years into their careers as freelancers and wanted to take their documentary work to the next level," says Hoffman. Whittaker follows the rich, the poor and the politicians in California. With calculated and personal risk, Bracco will not relent in photographing struggle and violence in the cartel-dominated north of Mexico. When Rosenfield isn't assisting David Alan Harvey in Rio, he's filing stories from Texas. Burford is an exquisitely refined storyteller. Hoffman stalks electioneering politicians and spent a lot of time this year on the GOP primary circuit. Mahoney, based in Barcelona, distinguishes Prime from other collectives with a touch of European verve. "Being part of Prime has certainly helped me with name recognition and helped me to be taken seriously by editors," says Hoffman. "More importantly, it's also allowed – or perhaps forced – me to make hard decisions about priorities for my career, and encouraged me to think big, take bigger risks, and venture into unfamiliar territory with confidence." Prime members are actively pursuing solutions to sustainability in the photography business. "Our shared goals are laid out on a time-frame longer than 12 months - we all want to be here in 25 years, so we're thinking more like 3-5 years out," says Hoffman. "I think our main priority for the next year is for everyone to be well into their part of a new group project and to have the groundwork laid for some alternative revenue streams that will form a part of our long-term business model." In a short space of time, close friendships have formed. "We really are brothers and sisters with all the benefits and drawbacks of family. We are honest with each other, and in a world of big egos that's really important. We keep each other grounded, learn from each other's successes and mistakes, and keep no secrets," says Hoffman. Above photo: Mike Johnson hunts for deer on Sunday, December 4, 2011 in Webster City, IA. By Brendan Hoffman/Prime.Collective: MJR Established: 2007 Members: Mustafah Abdulaziz, Ying Ang, Matthew Craig, Julius Metoyer, Gareth Phillips, Brandon Thibodeaux. The Name: Initials of the three founding members – Matthew, Julius and Robert August (August is no longer a member). MJR are the cools kids at the party. You can get a glimpse into their travels and soirees on their regularly updated blog. True or not, these kids look like they're living the dream. If you want to join them you've got have the right chemistry. "Members are selected on mostly personal rapport, creative vision and how prolific they are," says member Ying Ang. "It begins as a discussion with potential members and ideally a trip somewhere so that we can live under the same roof for a few days. We discuss the collective, assess the group dynamic and see if the new addition introduces a dynamic and positive direction for us to move in. Then we ask if they are interested, discuss the commitment involved and what they would want out of us. They send a selection of work that they are most proud of that shows a direction that they are moving in and we make a final vote. Acceptance must be unanimous. Then we have a party." Ang signed up to tap the knowledge of networks. "I was living in Australia and did not have a single friend in my city who was also a photographer or artist," she says "I needed the creative connection." In search of camaraderie and mentorship, MJR member Brandon Thibodeaux had always envisioned joining a hectic news team. "Within a year of graduation, the newspaper model had already begun its decline with the demise of dailies across the country," says Thibodeaux. "Joining MJR gave me the creative environment that I once would have found in a newsroom." MJR members still take on the many business tasks of the freelancer. They forge their own business models, find their own clientele and generate income individually. "Our focus is less about creating a homogenous business plan that sells a homogenized product, and more about an open dialogue with crossovers into documentary, video, fashion, design, news, history and art," says Ang. "By keeping the focus on creation and less about money-making, we have less rules and are flexible to do as we wish with whomever we wish, without the pressure of always having to produce what we think is expected of us. The stakes are less financial and more creative." The intense, personal process of recruitment into MJR makes sense when one considers the success of MJR rests on the strength of its brand. "You have the personal responsibility of maintaining and furthering that brand," says Thibodeuax. Much of the time members are working independently; the brand must embedded in their approach to photography and within their images. Ang describes MJR – which has one in-person meeting per year – as being decentralized. "The organizational model of MJR is designed to function without requiring the whole group to be involved and behind every process at the same time," she says. Except for team Skype meetings, communication happens in small clusters as needed. "We see ourselves as more of a community nexus and meeting place, as opposed to a baby agency in the making," says Thibodeaux. Above photo: MJR & friends at Visa Pour L'Image 2010, Perpignan, France. By Ying Ang.Collective: Boreal Established: Fall, 2010 Members: Rafal Gerszak, Brett Gundlock, Jonathan Taggart, Aaron Vincent Elkaim, Ian Willms. The Name: All Boreal members are Canadian; they wanted to reference that fact without mentioning the maple leaf. "We are not dedicated solely to projects revolving around the environment, but the Boreal Forest covers 60% of Canada and symbolically represents a beautiful, mysterious part of the world we live in," says founding member, Brett Gundlock. "We fight evil," says Gundlock when asked to describe Boreal in one sentence. Boreal members teamed up after noting the small size of the Canadian photography community. "We were basically the only people at our age, level and style working in Canada," says Gundlock. "I signed up because this is something we were missing in Canada; community that supports documentary photography as a whole," says Rafal Gerszak, who admits members butt heads, but the usual outcome is the birth of yet more ideas. After being friends for some time, Gundlock says forming the collective "just made sense." "I had been working on edits with Ian and Aaron for a year prior, Rafal was sleeping on my couch and Jonathan was a hotshot," says Gundlock. "Right now we are all moving forward with our practices, seeing one of us do something great and then talking to them on Skype during one of our meetings is really motivating. Right now, Boreal doesn't need a lot of collective attention. It is running well, so sometimes we cyber chat just to catch up." Currently, all five members are working on a project about the Alberta Oil Sands, the world's second largest oil reserve. "This is an important moment in Canadian history and decisions made today about oil extraction will have a long lasting effect on our international relations, as well as how our Canadian society operates and moves forward." Without knowing the exact motives, Gundlock is appreciative of people's backing of Boreal. "The response from the public has been more than we ever expected. For some reason people want to support Boreal, which creates a lot of opportunities," he says. As for Gerszak, the collective's impact is not just about the work of Boreal's contributors, but also what it allows them to do as an organization. "[For] the Occupy Boreal project (here, here and here) we reached out to the community and photographers sent submissions from all over North America. Important work that otherwise would not get seen and we found a home for it," he says. Above photo: Pairings of collected family photos with portraits inside the subject's living space, examine the process of balancing a new culture and lifestyle with a traditional style of life. By Brett Gundlock.Collective: METRO Established: 2004 Members: Michael Bonfigli, Gabriela Bulisova, Michael Robinson Chavez, Daniel Cima, Bill Crandall, Karel Cudlin, Scott Dalton, Hector Emanuel, Bevis Fusha, Eros Hoagland, Robert Knoth, Jens Olof Lasthein. The Name: "It's a no-frills, non-fancy-pants name. Metaphorically, the metro is a place to get on board with others, to go somewhere together," says METRO co-founder Bill Crandall. A touch more senior in age and describing themselves as "independent together," METRO members have been around the photography block a few times. With 12 members, METRO is larger, longer-established and more widely dispersed than other collectives. "We've actually never had an in-person meeting with all our members at the same time," says Crandall. "We're too far-flung. Five of us are in D.C. and meet regularly. Sometimes others will be visiting." Founded in the cafes and bars of D.C.'s Adams Morgan neighbourhood, METRO has recruited among its friends and reached out to photographers they knew and liked. "We'd get together, put our Leicas on the table, talk about upcoming trips, and look at each others' work. We look at general submissions but have never ended up choosing anyone that way." says Crandall. METRO has organized exhibitions and special events, including Outernational, a cinematic projection exhibit at Fotoweek DC. With the recent appointment of their friend Andre Kravchenko as director, Crandall says METRO is enjoying new focus brought by Kravchenko's "own vision and energy." "In a collective there's always a ton of good discussions to take you out of your own little bubble," says Crandall. But as these relate to photography, juggling twelve points-of-view the discussion can get loud and testy. "Often it's like being in a band, dealing with the crazy mix of personalities in pursuit of somewhat idealistic goals, even when the business-model doesn't always make sense. An agency is a business, a collective is a band of brothers (and one sister in our case)," he says. "And you know how it is with siblings sometimes!" "A single photographer, even a good one, may have more trouble attracting attention than twelve good ones." Above photo: Israel. By Karel Cudlin.


text: Articles and Advice from our Pet Expert What can I do to help my dog's fear of thunder and lightning? Kristen, Can you tell me what I can do to help my dog when it thunders and lightning outside? When it even starts to rain, my lab shakes and tries to crawl in my lap. I wouldn't mind but he weighs 85 lbs. He is petrified and shakes all over. Thanks, Zeke Hi Zeke, I'm glad you asked this question because storm or noise anxiety is a very common problem for dogs. My dog Buck even had a serious case of storm anxiety. While it's a common problem, there is not usually a simple solution. It's important to point out that treatment of thunderstorm phobia is highly individualized because each dog has a different level of anxiety and coping mechanisms unique to him or her. Another very important item to note, is that in most dogs, storm phobia typically gets worse as time goes on, so it is critical that you get your pet help as soon as possible--even if their signs are currently mild. Because of my own dog's fear, I interviewed a board certified veterinary behaviorist for advice. I'll share the Q & A with you below. My hope is that your family and others will learn what storm phobic does are going through and the importance of seeking help for them. (Veterinary behaviorists also study what psychologists study (learning theory, developmental and comparative psychology, and behavior modification) along with animal welfare. They use techniques from both skill sets and they know medicine and the effects of disease on behavior. Seek a specialist near you at http://www.veterinarybehaviorists.org.) Q: How common is thunderstorm phobia in dogs? A: No one has added up the totals, plus who knows how many dogs don't get treated and wouldn't be counted. Right now, in the middle of the storm season, 40-50% of my cases are storm phobia. Q: What are the typical symptoms? A: Fear is easy to recognize: shaking, trembling, drooling, crying, whining, escape or hiding attempts and an inability to find a safe place, (restlessness, pacing, going from hiding spot to hiding spot.) If it only happens during storms, it's thunderstorm phobia. Q: What about dogs who are afraid of other loud noises like fireworks and/or gunfire? A: That would be noise phobia. Q: So what is going through a dog's head when they start to panic? A: The parts of the brain that trigger the fight or flight response turn on in response to situations that are not necessarily deadly, but the alarm if full blown and real to the dog. This is a phobia – it is an exaggerated fear response that does not involve rational thought. Q: What are treatment options? A: Treatment is individualized and depends on how severe and when the panic is triggered, the health status of the pet and the dog's home environment. Q: What advice would you give dog parents who believe their pet has thunderstorm or other phobias? A: Discuss with your vet, in detail, what the dog is doing, when, how often and so on. Do not assume that your dog is handling things all right because he hides in the closet or wedges herself tightly behind the toilet, shaking like a leaf. Your dog is suffering. Crating your dog may prevent damage to your property, but it doesn't treat the cause. I have seen enough dogs who have broken teeth, jaws, nails or lacerated their mouths or worse getting out of crates. Panic usually intensifies the longer it goes untreated. Here's a more lengthy story I wrote two years ago about Buck's storm anxiety. Written by: Kristen Levine, Pet Lifestyle Expert August 10, 2009


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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A number of protesters confronted senior officials of UPMC Wednesday evening at a public hearing on UPMC's tax-exempt status.
A contentious hearing of the Allegheny County Council on whether UPMC is really a non-profit entitled to tax-exempt status featured more than 90 witnesses, most of them complaining about UPMC.
"Did our founders really intend for charity hospitals to own vast million dollar real estate empires that make its leaders millionaires, many times over? I declare they did not," said Rev. David Thornton, a protestor.
"Public charities must exist for the public good," added Jessie Ramey, another protestor. "For the sake of our children and public education, it's time UPMC to pay its fair share."
But after just four opposition witnesses had spoken, the senior executives of UPMC decided they had had enough and walked out to boos and jeers from the crowd.
Earlier, UPMC's top lawyer said the quid pro quo for tax-exempt status was free health care to many.
"In the case of our hospitals, that quid is $200 million in free or reduced cost care in exchange for the property tax exemption," said Tom McGough, UPMC's chief legal officer.
This was just the first of several hearings that County Council intends to hold on whether non-profits in the county are paying their fair share, but given the size of UPMC, this one was likely to be the most contentious.
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For centuries, European elder (Sambucus nigra), also known as black elder, has been valued in North America and Europe as a healing remedy. Traditionally, all parts of the plant were used -- the leaves went into making ointments for treating bruises and wounds, the roots were used as a diuretic, the flowers were known for their astringent properties, and the berries were used for rheumatism.
Today, elderberries are known primarily for their beneficial effects on the immune system and for relieving symptoms of colds and the flu. Scientific evidence finds elderberries to have powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties.
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Elderberries are an excellent source of fiber and vitamin A, and theyre high in infection-fighting vitamin C. They also contain iron, potassium, vitamin B6, and beta carotene. Elderberries are packed with flavonols, phenolic acids, and anthocyanins, antioxidant plant compounds that can help reduce damage from oxidative stress in the body and reduce inflammation.
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One study suggests that elderberry extract could shorten the duration of the flu by up to four days. Another study of 60 people with the flu found that those who took 15 ml of elderberry syrup four times a day showed an improvement in flu symptoms in two to four days, while the control group took seven or eight days to improve.
Other research shows that elderberry improved flu symptoms including fever, headache, muscle aches, and nasal congestion after just 24 hours. Elderberries help reduce swelling in mucous membranes like the sinuses to help relieve nasal congestion, making it helpful for both colds and the flu.
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Elderberries potent antioxidant effects may also have a positive impact on heart health. The anthocyanins they contain have been found to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease, and studies suggest that elderberries may reduce the level of fat in the blood and lower cholesterol.
Animal studies find that the polyphenols in elderberries lowered blood pressure, and the animals were less susceptible to organ damage caused by high blood pressure. Elderberry can also increase insulin secretion and improve blood sugar control. Since type 2 diabetes is a risk factor for heart and vascular disease, this is important for preventing these conditions.
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Elderberries are available in a variety of forms, from syrup to gummies and capsules. Look for an elderberry supplement containing organic elderberries that were grown without the use of toxic pesticides, fungicides, or herbicides. When choosing elderberry syrup, opt for a formula that does not contain added sugars.
Some doctors recommend avoiding elderberries if youre pregnant or breastfeeding, so talk to your health care practitioner before taking an elderberry supplement if youre an expectant or new mom.
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