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This Time, History Shouldn't Repeat Itself
In light of Black History Month, I am reminded of the many ways black people in America have risen above the broken system put in place to deter them. This month we should reflect on the current state of Black Americans who are living inside this system.
A symptom of this broken system is the disproportionate number of Black women who die during childbirth.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that women in the United States are more likely to die from childbirth or pregnancy-related causes than other women in the developed world.
"More details are needed to better understand the actual causes of death, but research suggests that half of these deaths are preventable," the study showed. "Racial disparities persist. The risk of pregnancy-related deaths for black women is three to four times higher than those of white women."
What does this reveal to us when we take into consideration America spends more money on healthcare than any other nation? Data from the Commonwealth Fund shows that the United States spends more than $9,000 per person on health care, yet our life expectancy is ranked 12th compared to other countries like Japan, whose life expectancy age 83.
Black women die in childbirth because of a system that is broken and racist. In a Propublica partner story with NPR, racism was identified as a major force in the death of mothers. "For much of American history, these types of disparities were largely blamed on blacks' supposed innate susceptibility to illness — their 'mass of imperfections,' as one doctor wrote in 1903 — and their own behavior. But now many social scientists and medical researchers agree, the problem isn't race but racism."
Racism is a factor of death among Black women giving birth; racism is also the cause of several other obstacles faced by the black community.
A 2016 study by the Ben and Jerry's ice cream company indicated white families hold 90 percent of the national wealth, Latino families hold 2.3 percent and black families hold 2.6 percent.
"Not only that, the Great Recession hit minority families particularly hard, and the wealth gap has increased," the study said. "Think about this: while median wealth for a single white woman in the US is $41,000, the median wealth for a black woman is $100. And for single latinas it's $120. That's almost unbelievable—and it's a huge racial issue."
A 2011 Pew research study showed Black people are two times as likely to be unemployed. The study explained, "One common explanation, as William A. Darity Jr. of Duke University told Salon is black people are 'the last to be hired in a good economy, and when there's a downturn, they're the first to be released.'"
In September of last year the New York Times published an article which showed Black families in America earn $57.30 for every $100 a white family earns.
"Americans believe that blacks and whites are more equal today than they truly are on measures of income, wealth, wages and health benefits. And they believe more historical progress has occurred than is the case, suggesting a profound misperception of and unfounded optimism regarding racial equality," the article said.
America has stacked the cards against people of color since the abolition of slavery. The Trail of Tears, and many other defining historical points have helped shape America into a divisive and exclusive country that benefits primarily white people.
The systems like housing which was desegregated years ago but boundaries are still set for people of color, especially black people, when buying a home. The Washington Post recorded, "The [redlining] maps promoted residential development by indicating which neighborhoods and potential borrowers were eligible for the generous mortgage assistance programs of the Federal Housing Administration and the Veterans Administration. And by carefully recording neighborhoods' ethnic and racial makeup, they provided literal road maps for the realtors, lenders, and public officials who oversaw and financed decades of racial exclusion in the American housing market. Federal mortgage programs made homeownership affordable for the majority of households, for the first time in the nation's history. But because the programs refused to support lending in racially integrated neighborhoods and in most minority neighborhoods, the lion's share of benefits after World War II went to whites, who became the primary homeowning class in the nation's fast-growing suburbs."
Because of what is called "White flight" many black American homeowner's property value has stayed lower than those in white neighborhoods. This in turn causes the funding of things like public education to be significantly lower than suburban white neighborhoods.
Capitalism as a whole has shaped inequality in America, leaving minorities at the bottom tier. These systems of inequality were initially created for those who were free in America upon its conception. We have yet to change these systems to benefit all people.
So I ask you today, when you think about Black History month, to remember Black people and other minorities are still not entirely free. Black people still cannot drive without fear of being murdered. Black people and their allies cannot peacefully protest without being killed by a White supremacist plowing through the crowd. Black people are still disadvantaged by a system put in place by slave owners.
During Black History Month I implore you to think about whether or not the current systems put in place are helping any minority. Take into account the predisposition of the Black and Native communities, and their shortcomings in America. Sure, we could look at what plagues the two communities, or all minority communities, and use those problems as an explanation for their poverty and life expectancy.
However, you would be looking at the symptoms of racism rather than the cause of their disadvantage. For Black people and other minorities poverty is caused by the systems in place that affect their schools, in their neighborhoods funded by property tax, the lack of affordable healthcare, and the prison system jails non-violent offenders more than violent offenders who happen to be mostly Black men.
What is the fix for this discrimination? We cannot alienate each other because of these differences. There is a lot of racial and political tension in these times, but we have to come together as the human race and acknowledge past and current systemic issues. When we acknowledge systemic racism we begin to find out how to fix the systems through policy and community. White people have to speak out against racism within their communities, and push for political leaders who also acknowledge America's systemic racism.
Only then can we pave the path of equality for all.


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Faith Hill (born Audrey Faith Perry; September 21, 1967) is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated 8 number-one singles and 3 number-one albums on the U.S. Country charts.
Hill has been honored by the Grammy Awards, the Academy of Country Music, the Country Music Association, the American Music Awards and the People's Choice Awards. Her Soul2Soul II Tour 2006 with husband McGraw became the highest-grossing country tour of all time. In 2001, she was named one of the "30 Most Powerful Women in America" by Ladies Home Journal. In 2008, Faith Hill released her first Christmas album, titled Joy to the World. In 2009 Billboard named her as the #1 Adult Contemporary artist of the decade 2000-2009. Hill was ranked the 39th best artist of the 2000-10 decade by Billboard.

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to the website of the diocese of Clogher which includes County Monaghan, most of County Fermanagh and portions of Counties Tyrone, Donegal, Louth and Cavan, extending cross country from the Atlantic Ocean almost to the Irish Sea.
The Cathedral Church is dedicated to St. Macartan and is situated in Monaghan. The style is French Gothic of the fourteenth century and it was built in the second half of the 19th century. The interior was radically rearranged and refurbished in the 1980's under the direction of Bishop Duffy who retired on 25 July 2010.
The present Bishop Liam S. Mac Daid was ordained on that date by Cardinal Sean Brady, Archbishop of Armagh, assisted by Bishop Joseph Duffy and Bishop Noel Treanor (a native of the diocese) of Down and Connor. The Bishop's residence and the Diocesan Administration Office are adjacent to the Cathedral.
The diocese is the site of many ancient monastic foundations including those of Lough Erne, the best known of which is probably Devenish. The most famous and frequented site is the pilgrimage island known as St. Patrick's Purgatory, Lough Derg. The traditional Three Day Pilgrimage Season extends from 1 June-15 August, and an extensive range of one day retreats is offered outside this season.
The diocese of Clogher is made up of 37 parishes served by over 80 priests. We welcome visitors to our site and hope you will find the information helpful. You will be equally welcome if you come in person and visit one of our parishes or place of pilgrimage. If we can be of any assistance to you during your visit do not hesitate to ask.
May God the Father keep you safe under his protection, may Jesus Christ always walk with you on life's journey and the Holy Spirit be your guide.
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The prickly ash tree has a long history of use in Native American medicine. The bark was used to treat intestinal cramps, dry mouth, muscle and joint pain, toothache, nervous disorders, arthritis, and leg ulcers. The berries were used for circulatory problems such as intermittent claudication and Raynaud's syndrome.
There are no documented medical uses of prickly ash bark.
In test-tube studies, substances called furanocoumarins in prickly ash have shown anti-fungal properties.1 Another prickly ash constituent, chelerythrine, has shown activity against antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria.2 However, it is a long way from studies like these to actual evidence of efficacy. Only double-blind, placebo-controlled studies can actually show that a treatment works, and none have been performed on prickly ash. (For information on why such studies are essential, see Why Does This Database Rely on Double-blind Studies?)
Prickly ash is often taken in the form of tea, made by boiling 5–10 grams of the bark in a cup of water for 10–15 minutes. For toothache, the pieces of the bark may be chewed. Tinctures are also available.
Prickly ash has not undergone any modern scientific safety evaluation. It contains potentially toxic alkaloids; whether or not these lead to any harmful effects remains unknown.3,4 Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or people with severe liver or kidney disease has not been established.
1. Bafi-Yeboa NF, Arnason JT, Baker J, et al. Antifungal constituents of northern prickly ash, Zanthoxylumamericanum mill. Phytomedicine. 2005;12:370–7.
2. Gibbons S, Leimkugel J, Oluwatuyi M, et al. Activity of Zanthoxylum clava-herculis extracts against multi-drug resistant methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (mdr-MRSA). Phytother Res. 2003;17:274–5.
3. Bowen JM, Cole RJ, Bedell D, et al. Neuromuscular effects of toxins isolated from southern prickly ash ( Zanthoxylum clava-herculis) bark. Am J Vet Res. 1996;57:1239–44.
4. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-CareProfessionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press; 1996:219.
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Nico C. Campus, of the block of 10000 Linda Lane in unincorporated Maine Township near Des Plaines, was charged Wednesday with reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after a shots fired incident reported the previous week, according to Niles police.
Nico Campus, age 19, was arrested for allegedly shooting a gun into the air multiple times in a residential neighborhood of Niles.
According to a Niles Police Department press release, shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Sunday August 17, 2017, Nile police responded to the block of 7200 Greenleaf Avenue where a man reported hearing three gunshots in the area.
The man provided police with surveillance video that authorities said showed the male driver of a car discharging a handgun into the air as his passenger exited the vehicle on Greenleaf Avenue near Harlem Avenue. The passenger then walked down the street.
As the car drove west on Greenleaf Avenue, the driver fired two more rounds from his gun, according to Niles police.
Police investigated the passenger and narrowed down a list of his "known associates." Police detectives identified Campus as a person of interest, according to Niles Police Cmdr. Robert Tornabene.
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Nine New Years for Russia
Russia's Far East was the first to cross into 2012 – with inhabitants of Vladivostok, Khabarovsk and Sakhalin Island raising a glass of champagne at the same time as Australia and New Zealand. The locals celebrated with fireworks, jazz bands and other celebratory events held on central squares.
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Moscow : Fireworks burst over Spassky Tower at the Red Square in Moscow, early on January 1, 2012. (AFP Photo/ Kirill Kudryavtsev)
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Moscow: People gather to celebrate the New Year on the Red Square in Moscow on January 1, 2012. (AFP Photo/ Kirill Kudryavtsev)
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They arrive wrapped in welcome sunshine—drifting clouds, soaring kites, and cherry blossoms. All promises of spring. They bring with them a sense of growth and renewal, of rejuvenation and revival, and according to Alfred Lord Tennyson, "thoughts of love."
Spring has traditionally been a time to celebrate our relationships, to rekindle the spark of passion and intimacy. And while the popularized example of an April Love usually focuses on the young and their quest for a new romantic interest, it's equally important to commemorate the existing relationship we have with our spouse or significant other. For most couples, a good marriage/relationship equates to a great life. (And unfortunately, vice-versa.)
In January, I met a wonderful couple who, many years ago, took the rites of spring to heart. They told me a very poignant story about their commitment and devotion to each other, and how every year they celebrate a very personal love ritual. I hope you'll find their example as inspiring as I did.
Married on March 21, 1961, Henry and Alice were both seniors at Arizona State University and just two months away from graduation. That summer, Henry was hired by Mountain Bell, and was looking forward to quick promotions and success in the corporate world. But within eight months, he received his draft notice, and after completing basic training, was assigned to the Campbell base in Heidelberg, Germany. He and Alice decided she would stay in Arizona—close to her parents—and visit Henry as often as possible.
Leaving Alice behind was one of the hardest things Henry had ever done, but before he deployed for overseas duty, they celebrated their first anniversary. That night, he took Alice by the hand and repeated their wedding vows, adding that if he could do it over again, he would "marry her in a New York minute."
Two years later, Henry completed his military service and returned to his job at Mountain Bell, working rotating shifts as a central office technician while Alice struggled through her first pregnancy. Money was tight, and she did her best to help out by baking wedding cakes for one of the local reception halls.
Through the years, they experienced the predictable and the unforeseen, and yet they never forgot their first anniversary ritual. And although their second anniversary had to be shared by telephone, it was the only one they celebrated apart. Every following March 21st, after Alice had cleared away the dishes and they had opened each other's card, they took each other's hand and repeated their vows, words they now knew by heart.
This March, Alice and Henry recite their wedding vows for the 57th time.
During our recent visit, I asked them if they would share their secret to a happy marriage. They looked at each other and laughed.
"I suppose it's a lot like a prescription," Henry began. "It changes for what ails you. Sometimes, it's an equal dose of tenacity and patience. Other times, it's simply being there, supporting each other when life throws you a curve ball. If there's anything we've learned about having a successful marriage, it's simply deciding—each day when you wake up—there's no other person you'd rather be with. You commit to each other because you know how important your relationship is, and how much better your life is because of it."
We continued to chat for another hour, with Henry and Alice recalling memories of their first real vacation together, the births of their two children, and the time they were pulling a travel trailer cross-country and Henry drove away from a gas station with Alice still inside the Texaco rest room. ("I really thought she was in the trailer," he said. "I never saw her get out.")
Although Henry and Alice continued to good-naturedly dismiss the value of any specific advice they might share with other couples, I gained a great deal of insight from our conversation. And so from their stories, memories, and remembrances, here's what I learned:
There are no mind readers. Your spouse needs to know your expectations. When you find yourself upset or unhappy, explain to your mate why some situations and behaviors leave you disappointed, and more important, what could have been done to prevent it. By the same token, listen to your partner when he or she needs the same consideration. Healthy relationships do not spring from movie magic and romance novels.
Support your partner with everything you've got. Make your spouse's happiness and well-being a priority. Put them first in your life and see what happens. Build your life together with mutual goals. And if you sense you're pulling ahead or away, talk about it and if necessary, readjust your priorities. Value each other as you would a priceless work of art—keeping it safe and protected for as long as it is entrusted to you.
Don't let the intensity fade. New relationships are full of highs and lows, but over time, familiarity and the general consistency of life tend to even out our emotions. And while that means the disappointments are generally less devastating, it can also mean the feelings of excitement can become little more than a memory. Don't take your spouse for granted. Remind yourself of the quality, companionship, and contentment they provide. Try to imagine how much you would miss them—what your life would be like without them.
Cultivate common interests. We've all heard that opposites attract, but sorry, it just isn't true. For long-term happiness, it's important to develop and cultivate common interests. Explore things you like to do together, especially if it means learning a new skill or activity both can participate in.
It's the little things. When Henry and Alice described the best parts of their lives, they never mentioned the new car they were driving or the several homes they had bought and lived in, or even the accomplishments they achieved in their careers. They reminisced about the little things: Sitting together on a porch swing; walking in the rain; holding hands on the beach—the kind of memories that are made by spending simple times together, without worrying about the future or fretting over the past. Strive to find quiet moments you can share, without the distractions and demands of career and material accomplishments.
Until next time,
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The Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute, Start-up division
16th August 2006
Biocancell Therapeutics Ltd.'s IPO benefited from both investor confidence in the company and lucky timing. Scheduled during the war, it was held on the day the cease-fire went into effect, when trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) was mixed.
The offering was closed at the minimum price of NIS 264.40 per unit of 100,000 shares and warrants. Investment institutions had previously placed orders for 63% of the units, in a tender held last month.
Biocancell develops cancer treatments that are now undergoing Phase I clinical trials for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Biocancell founder Prof. Avraham Hochberg discovered a gene that expresses 31 types of cancerous tumors, but which is not expressed in ordinary cells. The company has developed a method for using a receptor encoded in the gene to specifically insert diphtheria toxin into cancer cells only. The product is now undergoing trials for the treatment of bladder cancer. The first trials on human bladder and liver cancer patients indicated that the treatment was effective and safe.
Following the IPO, in addition to the public, Biocancell is owned by Hochberg, Yissum Technology Transfer Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and the university's royalties fund.


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Long Beach Ukulele Club
The Long Beach Ukulele Club was formed in 2011 with about a half dozen members. Currently they have between 15 to 25 members at any given meeting. Their mission is to have fun singing, playing the ukulele, and finding new friends to join in. They are a diverse group of folks who love the ukulele! Beginners are always welcome at their weekly meetings on Sunday, 11 am. Their motto: "If it's not fun, we don't do it!"
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Everything In One Plant: Cleans Bloodstream, Eliminates Cholesterol, Acting Like Antibiotic And Antioxidant
Basil is a very powerful plant that acts as an antioxidant agent and also as an antibiotic. It can prevent aging, cancer or even protection from free radicals' damage.
Basil has beta-carotene in it and that antioxidant turns into vitamin A in our body. That means it prevents the oxidation of the cholesterol and it will also protect blood vessels and your heart.
This plant also prevents asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Here are some of its numerous health benefits:
Protect the Heart and Blood Vessels
Since it's full of vitamin B6 and magnesium, basil can protect your heart from heart attacks and improve your cardiovascular system. Lowers the risk of arrhythmia and provides relaxation of the muscles.
Natural Antibiotic
Basil boosts our immunity and it also has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. You can use it to treat numerous bacterial infections.
Basil and Cooking
Basil is the most famous herb in the cooking world. It goes great with a variety of dishes, but you should know to put it at the end of the preparation process in order to preserve its taste.
You can even make a basil tea from it. Just pour some hot water of freshly chopped basil leaves and cover the pot. After 8 minutes, strain and enjoy.
If you mix basil with lemon juice, you can use it for dessert preparation. Add sugar cane juice, some water and freeze it in ice cubes. Blend the ice cubes in a blender, and you got a Mediterranean style dessert.
The most popular dish with basil is pesto Genovese's. You need pine nuts, green basil sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Make a sauce with olive oil, garlic and chopped basil. You can serve it with pasta, brochette or rice.


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Hello all,
This build was lots of fun. First the backstory.
This computer was built over a course of 3 months. Originally this computer's specs were much different. However; I found myself wanting to keep building. I ended up spending more than I originally hoped but it was such a fun project I didn't mind.
About the computer:
Although I'm posting pictures, the build isnt exactly done. Some future upgrades include: fan controller, LED strips, cable sleeving, and quite possibly the new GTX 760. This is all with time however.
The cpu is overclocked to 4.4 GHZ with an idle temp of 35 degrees and under load reaching about 72 degrees.
The graphics card is overclocked from 1058 MHz to 1248 MHz. It idles around 30 degrees reaching 47 degrees under load.
All In all this build has been tons of fun, a bit of trial and error, and a big learning experience.
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Plentiful Aid on Process Analyzers
Control's Monthly Resource Guide. This We Take A Closer Look at Process Analyzers and What Is Available in th Industry
Every month, Control's editors take a specific product area, collect all the latest, significant tools we can find, and present them here to make your job easier. If you know of any tools and resources we didn't include, send them to email@example.com and we'll add them to the website.
U.S.Food & Drug Administration
This 66-slide Powerpoint presentation, "The Impact of Micro-Analytical Instrumentation on PAT Applications" by M. Koch of the Center for Process Analytical Chemistry (CPAT) at the University of Washington, covers definitions, origins of PAT, possible applications, techniques and more. The complete presentation is at http://tinyurl.com/25l3r9r.
IHS Engineering
Subscribers to this website get secure, online access to search, view, bookmark and print documents. Online documents are updated daily and multiple users can share a single license. The analyzers collection of PIP practices covers such topics as toxic gas detection systems; engineering guidelines, project implementation guidelines, field installation, bid and proposal information, acceptance testing and data sheets for process analyzers. A direct link to the collection is at http://tinyurl.com/yemg97r.
In this podcast, Control editor-in- chief Walt Boyes and executive editor Jim Montague speak to ARC Advisory Group's John Blanchard about market forces and technology trends affecting process analytical technology (PAT). For example, is it just to comply with the FDA's rules, or are there other reasons to use PAT? Go to www.controlglobal.com/multimedia/2008/034.html to access and listen to the complete recording.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
This white paper, "Guidance for Industry: PAT—A Framework for Innovative Pharmaceutical Development, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance," covers in detail the background of PAT, tools for its use, and strategies for implementing PAT in pharmaceutical operations. A direct link is at http://tinyurl.com/2dnl5h9. The FDA's general web site also contains additional links to tools, committees, presentations and other information about implementing PAT systems.
"Integrating Quality and Process Information in a Batch Context for Semi-Continuous Processes," is a white paper from Dow Chemical. It discusses the scope and approach taken to integrate quality information from various analytical devices through a laboratory information management system (LIMS) with a real-time process information system information connected to a distributed control system (DCS). It is free, but registration is required. A direct link is at http://tinyurl.com/29jjnly.
The Center for Process Analytical Chemistry
The Center for Process Analytical Chemistry (CPAC), established at the University of Washington in Seattle in 1984, is a consortium of industrial, national laboratory and government agency sponsors, who address multidisciplinary challenges in process analytical technology (PAT) and process control through fundamental and directed academic research. Among the resources on the CPAC website are numerous links to New Sampling/Sensor Initiative (NeSSI) material, including direct links to presentations given at recent NeSSI conferences, a basic explanation of NeSSI technology, a list of NeSSI-related product manufacturers, and direct links to presentations given at recent meetings. A link to these presentations is at http://tinyurl.com/23qhcjf
"Process Analytical Technology and Scalable Automation for Bioprocess Control and Monitoring" is a white paper from Talecris Biotheraputics (www.talecris.com) about its approach to PAT and automation, as well as examples of PAT deployed on a bioprocess. It introduces the concept of integrated and scalable automation, provides a comparison of automation concepts and explains how the selected automation effectively supports initiatives such as PAT. A direct link to the paper is at http://tinyurl.com/29flqot.


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Speeding drivers and bad parking could result in someone being killed on a busy road close to shops and a school.
That is the stark warning from residents fed-up of dangerous drivers using Stannington Road in Stannington.
The road is close to several shops and a pedestrian crossing used weekdays by scores of pupils attending nearby Stannington Infant School.
But residents claim many motorists park illegally on zig-zag lines - which restricts the view both for crossing pedestrians and oncoming motorists.
Coupled with drivers often going above the speed limit, believed to be 30mph, worried locals now fear it is only a matter of time before there is a fatal accident.
Concerned residents vented their fury on a South Yorkshire Police team website and flooded the site with more than 30 comments demanding action to tackle the problem.
Shirley Quinn told how a group of school children were nearly mowed down by a speeding driver.
She said: "People who drive across the zebra crossing because they are going too fast to stop annoy me. I once had to yell at some children to get back.
"They had looked both ways and started to cross but hadn't heard speeding car.
"Once it had sped past and all was safe I ran to them and apologised for upsetting them as one was crying.
"She wasn't upset by me though. It was because she realised they would have been hit."
Ann Benn added: "It's an accident waiting happen when cars park right up to the crossing. Also what about the drivers doing in excess of 30mph driving past there?"
Sally Pearson posted: "What about those who park on the double yellow lines at the other end making it a blind corner? So dangerous."
Rachel Thorpe said she fears "someone will get killed" while Lorna Sullivan said she is "surprised nobody has been run over yet."
Lyndsey Turner called for speed bumps to be installed outside Stannington Infant School "before someone gets hurt."
Meanwhile, other residents urged the authorities to turn the grassed area at the side of shops on the road into a little car park.
Sheffield Council last month launched a public consultation on plans to make more than 300 roads in the city 20mph zones, but Stannington Road was not listed as one of them.
Inspector Colette Fitzgibbons, of the Sheffield North West Local Policing Team, said: "We are dealing with complaints in relation to parking on Stannington Road near the shops.
"If you were not aware, you cannot park on zig-zag lines and could be issued with a parking ticket. This is about safety not about revenue."
She added police community support officers - who have the power to issue parking tickets - will be increasing patrols in the area.
We contacted Stannington Infant School and Sheffield Council for comment and are awaiting a response.


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Allergens tested
Please select relevant allergen
- Borrelia (Lyme disease)
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by a spirochete, a type of bacteria, called Borrelia burgdorferi, which is passed to a person by a tick bite. Lyme disease has many symptoms, but skin problems, arthritis and various neurological symptoms are usually present. Examples include a skin rash, headaches, neck pain, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, joint pain, emotional instability and mental confusion.
Unfortunately, standard laboratory testing is often unable to give clear results of whether a patient is infected or not. The standard serological test ELISA has the broadest detection rate but low specificity. Specificity can be improved with the Western Blot. The test with the highest specificity but with a fairly low detection rate is the PCR test. Borrelia infections are usually treated with antibiotics.
Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis or a number of other autoimmune and neurological diseases, which can lead to the true infection remaining untreated, allowing it to further disseminate the bacteria. If the neurological form of borreliosis is left untreated for years, it can lead to severe debility.
The MELISA technology can now be applied to diagnose active Lyme disease, especially in serologically and clinically unclear cases. A positive reaction in the MELISA test demonstrates current active infection with Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. In addition to the standard four recombinant antigens derived from B.afzelii and B.garinii, the test includes three additional antigens derived from B.burgdorferi sensu stricto (a recombinant outer surface protein OspC, a recombinant p41-internal fragment, and a full antigen lysate). Read more on our Lyme page.
- Gluten
It is well-known that intolerance to certain foods may disturb the digestive system, cause skin problems and hormonal imbalance. Cereals are among the most common foods to induce a hypersensitive reaction. The most common antigen is wheat followed by barley and rye. There are four types of proteins present in cereals defined as albumins, globulins, prolamins and glutelins. 30-60% of the protein content consists of prolamin. The name prolamin refers to its high content of proline and glutamine. 50% of the protein in oat, barley and wheat consists of these amino acids. Food allergies are either immediate, caused by IgE-mediated mast cell degranulation and histamine release or cell-mediated reactions with food-specific T cells as key players. It is postulated that pepsin in the stomach may cause digestion of IgE-inducing epitopes of food proteins and such digested allergens might induce IgE-independent T cell inflammation.
In a Swedish study (unpublished) 20 patients with colon irritable, eczema and premenstrual syndrome, often combined with psychological problems, were studied before and after elimination of cereals from their diet. Almost all of the patients noticed a positive effect following the elimination of gluten-containing meals, the majority immediately or within a week. Seven of the patients were tested for tissue transglutaminase but none had positive results. Thus, in these patients, serum tests seemed to have limited diagnostic value. In cooperation with the Swiss allergologist Dr Paul Corthay, and the MELISA laboratory in Geneva, we have conducted a study on the use of MELISA for the diagnosis of gluten allergy in patients attending allergy clinics near Geneva. Most of the patients suffered from various allergies but psychological and gastrointestinal problems often complicated the clinical picture. In addition to detailed anamnesis and testing with MELISA, prick test with food extracts and serum transglutaminase IgG and IgA were also determined.
In preliminary experiments, gluten extract did not induce significant lymphocyte proliferation in non-allergic healthy subjects.
In a 2006 study, 136 patients were tested to gluten and dental metals by the MELISA test. Forty-four patients were found gluten-positive (32%) while serum tests were only rarely positive. Gluten-positive patients responded significantly more often to dental metals as compared to gluten-negative patients (P< 0,001 for Hg, Sn, Ti, Al, and P< 0,05 for Pb, MeHg, Ni, Thimerosal). Skin prick tests depended on the individual variability (the quality of the skin) and varied largely.
Gluten-specific MELISA seems to be clinically relevant as shown is some case reports. After strict avoidance of gluten-containing foods, gluten-positive lymphocyte reactivity returned to normal and the patient's health improved.
In conclusion, gluten reactivity seems to be common in patients with allergic diseases and the simultaneous testing of gluten together with metal testing seems to be beneficial to the patient.
- Candida
Candida albicans is a form of yeast. Found in approximately 80% of the human population, it usually doesn't cause any harm but overgrowth can result in candidiasis. Candidiasis is often observed in immuno-compromised individuals. While symptoms vary, they can include bloating, abdominal distension, and food intolerances but also profound tiredness, depression and anxiety. A positive MELISA result indicates that a patient is likely to have Candida overgrowth and should consider treatment.
- Pharmaceutical drugs
MELISA was originally developed for the testing of drug allergy in occupational settings. Though today the test is mostly used to screen for allergy to metals, the following substances can be tested on request. Please contact the laboratory before you send the blood.
Laboratoire MGD SA, Switzerland
Formaldehyde, Gentamycine, Halothan
It is possible to test for others drugs if you provide aliquots of the substances to the lab.
InVitaLab Medizindiagnostik, Germany
Cefuroxime, Benzylpenicillin, Erythromycin


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A mobile food pantry, sponsored by Feeding America, West Michigan, will be held at the St. Joseph Parish Center, 249 Sixth Street on the following days: Saturday (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM) March 16, April 27, May 18 and Tuesday (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM) June 25. Bring ID, and box for food.
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David: Now, in addition to Atman and Brahman, can you feel the shakti? Can you feel this current? ....this power?
Participant: It's sort of a vibrating bliss.
David: It's not "sort of". Get rid of "sort of", that's in the field of "maybe". It's polite, but it's inaccurate. It's that vibrating bliss. Now, you know what Atman is. Now Atman is like jelly, you can shake it. You know when you hit jello it goes like that [shaking his hand]. So when the shakti, when the self is full and Absolute like a gigantic ocean, out of that realization might emerge this ferocious current. It's the mother, it's an aspect of the mother. It's Shakti-kundalini or Prana-shakti. Just like the ocean can rise up in waves bursting on the shore against the rocks. It's a big show of spray and delight and vapor and mist and foam. It's very blissful. You've been to the seashore when it's like that? Other days there is nothing. So, this power of the oceanic Self can rise up in vibratory currents. That's what you are tasting. It's just the Absolute in a different form. The Absolute transforming itself into pure energy and initiating that way. It's very ....
Participant: And then that naturally becomes the experience of devotion.
David: It can. It can. Devotion is actually a third and distinct aspect of the self, it's feeling. So you've come upon something interesting. I talk this way quite often, that there is the quite silent atman. There is the vibratory rushing Kundalini-shakti, the mother energy, and then there is feeling. Feeling is distinct from energy. Feeling and energy are two different things. But just as you can ride the wave of energy into the Absolute or feel it as it comes out of the Absolute. You can also feel love in the context of that oceanic cosmic existence. In which case, it becomes bhakti or even better, para-bhakti, supreme devotion, "para" is super. It's devotion on steroids.
Participant: So when I experience the, the vibrating bliss it's, it's non-localized.
David: Of course. The shakti too is non-dual. Yes.
Participant: But when then when we, you're talking about the devotion then, is that, do you feel that literally coming from the heart or is that also non-localized?
David: That's also non-localized. It's not from any human. It's the universe itself that is non-duality, cosmic feeling and cosmic energy. Even though it's un-manifest, it has these three qualities going on within it apart from any human's experience of it, although we can't really talk that way seriously, because we're humans and we're talking in the context of that understanding. In other words, who would be telling you if I didn't?
Participant: Ok, I think I just got something I never got before.


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Our friends at Mirror Box Games announced on Jan 2nd, their new game Chaosmos was released on Kickstarter.
What is Chaosmos?
A game of treasure hunting, spying, hoarding, deceiving, stashing & sneaking, all as the last seconds of the universe tick away.
Chaosmos is a 2-4 player card-driven strategy game with miniatures, playable in 60-90 minutes.
In Chaosmos, you are an alien on a desperate quest to find and secure the most important object in the history of the biocosm – The Ovoid. You'll traverse the galaxy, exploring planets and battling other players to build up a strategic hand of cards.
As you progress through the game, you'll gather weapons and tactical equipment that help you discover, gain control of, and protect The Ovoid. This mysterious artifact is your civilization's last hope for survival, and you will have to use deception, misdirection, and strategy to outwit your opponents and possess it at the exact moment the universe collapses! By carefully balancing your hand of cards, spending your turn actions wisely, and cleverly using your alien powers, you'll maintain a grasp on the state of the game while plunging everyone else into chaos.
Rulebook: http://mirrorboxgames.com/ChaosmosRules1-5.pdf
Print & Play: http://mirrorboxgames.com/ChaosmosPnP.pdf
Check out the Kickstarter here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ecc/chaosmos-as-the-universe-ends-the-hunt-begins


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Today I'm reviewing my new Firmoo glasses and showing you my everyday cat eye (winged eyeliner) makeup for glasses! Hope you enjoy!
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Today I'm reviewing my new Firmoo glasses and showing you my everyday cat eye (winged eyeliner) makeup for glasses! Hope you enjoy!
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Thin Tea Detox Review | I LOST HOW MUCH WEIGHT…
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Oh my goodness, I am feeling like Ariel with my latest crochet creation! My six-year old self would be extremely pleased.
If you want to recreate this blanket the first thing you are going to need is patience, the second thing is a keen eye, and thirdly you'll need the list of things I used, which are below.
You'll need:
For the tail:
The stunning shell stitches, created by double crocheting five times in a stitch every two stitches, is what initially drew me to this video by YARNutopia by Nadia. Plus the construction is explained in such detail that makes it perfect for a beginner or intermediate crocheter. I didn't want to switch colours every round so I just used one ombre colour throughout and it still looks fantastic.
Note: I am 5ft 5″ and I used the LARGE pattern. Round 75 onwards is still the same as round 67 onwards in the Medium pattern so you can still follow along with the video.
For the fin:
Note: I used a 6.5mm crochet hook for the fin.
I decided that I wanted a larger, more defined fin for my mermaid tail so I turned to a video uploaded by Annoo Crochet Designs. The fin tutorial starts at 14.43. My fin didn't 100% go to plan. One was slightly larger than the other and I didn't finish my stitch in the same place as Annoo. It was late at night and I was watching TV at the same time so I probably just messed something up. It was very easy to rectify though and in the end my fin looked fantastic.
View the written instructions:
User, Surekha Singh, in the comments had typed these up:
Pattern for fin (crocheting in rows)
Watch the video for putting the fin together and attaching to the tail.
Here are some of the pictures that I took as I was going along:
This is Sable, my schnauzer puppy, eyeing up my yarn! She grabbed it at one point and tangled the whole thing up. However, she's since learned to keep away.
Working on the fin:
Crocheting the pieces of the fin together:
Almost finished:
Don't forget to turn the fin/tail over when you are attaching the fin to ensure there are no holes like the below example.
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Think that after you've said I do that you'll be finally rid of your to-do list? Think again.
Planning a wedding of any size requires a checklist of some sorts. Despite having an intimate destination wedding in Key Biscayne, FL even my to-do list seemed like it was taking over my life at times. If you're planning a destination wedding make sure you take a look at my tips.
Once I returned home in my newly-wedded bliss it was then that I started to realise all of things that now needed to be done. Updating my I.D., my social security number, writing out thank you notes… The list goes on…
Thankfully, I was provided with this helpful checklist from irs.com that has everything a newlywed needs to do, all in one place. So make your newlywed life easier and download it now! You're welcome!
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Our wedding is FINALLY happening…and it's happening fast! Two weeks ago I moved countries, I move into my new apartment tomorrow, a month today we get married in Miami, and a few days after that we pick up our new puppy. Breathe.
Everything is a big adjustment at the moment and also a bit hectic. We're having an intimate Miami wedding but just because it's small doesn't mean that it's completely stress free. I still haven't even confirmed our reception dinner or even started on the favours…
We wanted a destination wedding for many reasons, including keeping the ceremony intimate, treating ourselves to a lovely holiday and to save a bit of money. Our wedding has been a long time coming and we wanted to take this opportunity to share the ceremony with those closest to us.
Here are my tips for planning a destination wedding:
That's it for now.
JG x
Ever seen that show 90 Day Fiance? Well that's going to be me in a couple of weeks. I'm getting married to my american fiancé and I've got 90 days to do so. I'll blog about my wedding planning experiences soon, but until then I wanted to write up my experience of the medical and the interview to help other K1 couples. If you have any questions feel free to comment and I'll get back to you.
Our timeline
11 December 2014 – NOA1
24 November 2015 – NOA2 (hardest wait of our lives! The Texas service centre sucks)
03 December 2015 – Documents left NVC
11 December 2015 – London embassy received our documents
22 December 2015 – Notification of readiness sent
29 December 2015 – Packet 3 received
08 January 2016 – Medical in London
16 January 2016 – Packet 4 (interview date) received
02 February 2016 – Interview – APPROVED
09 February 2016 – Visa described as 'Issued' on CEAC
11 February 2016 – Tracking information received by email
12 February 2016 – Visa in hand…(427 days from NOA1)
The medical
Scheduling the medical was the hardest part of the process. On the day I realised that London had received our case files (11 December 2015) I started calling Knightsbridge Doctors to get my appointment booked. The phone rang and rang. A girl picked up at one point and then hung up. I decided to give them an hour and then call them after lunch by which point they had closed. It was so frustrating. So I tried again on Monday morning and after 15 minutes of the phone ringing they finally picked up.
I booked my appointment for Friday 08 January 2016 at 13.10 (they did have appointment dates sooner however I wanted to get my immunisations in order and I wanted a long weekend in London). My medical was performed at the clinic at 4 Bentinck Mansions. When I asked my doctor at the appointment he said that this clinic was specifically for visa medicals and was not a regular GP unlike their sister clinic 15 Basil Mansions.
So I arrived at the clinic for 1pm, there was a buzzer that let me into the main building. I entered a foyer and the door to the clinic was on the right. Inside I was checked in at reception which was a hole in the wall that led into an office. They asked for:
They then gave me another questionnaire to fill out which was almost exactly the same as the medical questionnaire that has to be filled out before you get there. I went into the waiting room, filled it out, and then brought in back a few minutes later. The waiting room was a typical room with a few sofas and chairs, magazines and a jug of water with cups.
At 13.20 I was called through to have my x-ray. The technician was very friendly. I was wearing a red jumper with stars on it and he made jokes about it looking quite American. I went behind a screen and took of my top and bra (note: do not wear a dress to your medical unless you want it hanging around your waist at this point) and put on the short robe that he provided me with. I then had an x-ray of my lungs taken. He took a quick look at it on the screen and said that there didn't look as though there was anything to worry about but it would be sent off along with my other tests.
By 13.30 I was shown to the ladies waiting room, where I was still wearing the robe and my jeans. Five minutes later I was called in to have a chat with a male doctor called Doctor Chaudhry. He went through my medical questionnaire with me, then I was shown to a bed where I was asked to de-robe. He felt my stomach, listened to my lungs, gave me a blood test and tested my blood pressure. He also performed an external exam of my lady parts. The US are mainly concerned about TB (which is why you have the x-ray and your lungs listened to) and syphilis (which is why they check your external nether-regions). Also the doctor needs to check down there to ensure that you are the gender you say you are…the US ask them to.
After this was over I got dressed, made my way back to the main waiting room which is where I was first of all when I filled out my questionnaire. Five minutes later I was called in to see the nurse, my immunisations were all up-to-date so I was good to go.
I stopped by reception to pay the £250 fee. They also gave me a document that I need to keep for my Adjustment of Status (AOS) once in the states. They told me that my results would be with the embassy within four working days and as long as I didn't hear from them then my results were all good. Thankfully, I didn't hear from them again and a week later I had received my interview date. I wasn't expecting to hear that quickly but when I sent my notice of readiness form to the embassy I did put on there that I wanted to get married at the beginning of February rather than some far off date.
The interview
(Note: this is not like a job interview so feel free to go as casual as you want. I wore trainers.)
I was so nervous for the interview, even though I knew the chance of getting rejected was basically impossible. I think it was just the anticipation of waiting for so long to get to this point. My appointment was for 8am and after reading other people's experiences I decided to get there early.
I left my house in Hampshire at 5.30am and made it to the embassy in Grosvenor Square by 6:58 (the sun hadn't even risen!). (Take the underground to Bond Street and walk from there, it's the closest station). Already there were seven people queuing up. Though as I found out later I was the first queuing for an immigration visa. By quarter past seven there were already about forty people in line behind me. It definitely pays to get there early if you have an 8am appointment.
At 7:25 staff came out and set up their station and they began to sort people by immigration visa (i.e. the K1), non-immigrant visa (i.e. a J1) and those who had a later appointment (i.e. 8:30am and had just gotten there mega-early). They only asked to see my interview letter and passport at this point. As I was a K1 I bypassed the people in front of me who had non-immigrant visas and went straight through security. (Note: the security guard also asked to see my passport and letter).
The security check is in a small glass building. They asked if I had any jewellery; I wasn't wearing a watch or a belt and was allowed to keep my ring on. I had to put my iPad and iPhone in a clear plastic bag that they gave me and then everything went into a plastic tray just like at the airport. Unlike the airport, I was allowed to keep my bulky coat and hat on as I walked through the security scanner.
I was inside by 7:36 where I was checked in at reception. I handed over my letter and passport (I might have given my DS-160 too, I don't recall) and the man on reception attached a few stickers to it. I was given the number: I901, which is the first immigrant visa of the day! Yay!
After that I walked upstairs into a large waiting room where all chairs point towards a screen at one end of the room. Surrounding the room are what look like bank teller stations where immigrant officers sit behind glass screens. Stations 1-11 are in the main hall and 12 – 25 are around the corner where a Photo-Me Photobooth and the toilets are. By 8am the screen was pinging and numbers were flashing up assigning a station to a number. At 8.05 my station pinged up, number 16.
The man behind my booth was very friendly. He congratulated me on my engagement and asked me to hand over my documents. Here is a checklist of what to bring to your K1 interview. In addition to this you need to bring your appointment letter and your print-out confirming how you want your passport delivered as they do ask to see both. Please note that you do not need to bring photocopies of everything…I did and the officer did not want them. This may just be a London embassy thing though. The man took a scan of my picture and then gave it back to me and asked me a few questions, have I been in the military, married before, when am I planning to fly out (I said as soon as I have the visa in hand). He also gave me an envelope containing a CD of my x-ray. By 8.14 I was finished with him and back in the waiting room which had filled up with more people.
The screen pings so frequently that I didn't want to read a book (and also my nerves were on edge). If you miss your number they will ping it again so feel free to use the loo or read a book or whatever. At 8.55am my number pinged again and my legs felt like jelly as I walked towards the booth that would determine mine and my fiancé's future. It was the same booth as before but the officer was different. He asked me to raise my right hand and swear to tell the truth. He then asked me a few questions about how me and my fiancé met, when he proposed. Then he threw me by asking what annoys me about my fiancé (I said his laid back demeanour haha). And then he told me I approved! Yay! He said 'as long as I hadn't bombed a bank in Thailand or something that' I'll have my visa in hand in two weeks. I had popped to the loo and was out of the embassy by 9.01!
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Monthly Archives: January 2013
Chiropractic for Infant Colic – Latest Evidence
Crying for more than 3 hours per day? No other illness? Chances are your baby has 'irritable baby syndrome' or infantile colic. The best evidence now says – 'see a chiropractor'. The latest research from the UK has found that chiropractic is effective for infant colic. In this single blinded randomized controlled trial published in […]Read More
What to do about the Flu. Hint: it is not the flu shot.
Decluttering in the New Year
By Dr. Mercola The start of a new year marks the perfect time to give your home and office a clutter makeover, purging it of the excess papers, files, knick knacks and other "stuff" that not only takes up space in your physical environment, but also in your mind. Clutter is an often-unrecognized source of […]Read More
5 Weird Medical Tests You Can Try Right Now
Have you ever wondered why your doctor asks you to do odd things like touch your nose during an office visit, then scribbles notes in your chart? It's because there are many physical tests that can tell whether your body is functioning as it should. While we tend to leave it to doctors and medical […]Read More
Sweetened drinks linked to depression in older adults
Skip the diet soda and pick up a cup of joe? New research claims that sweetened beverages increase the risk of depression in older adults, while coffee slightly lowers the chances. "Sweetened beverages, coffee and tea are commonly consumed worldwide and have important physical — and may have important mental — health consequences," study author […]Read More
Parkinson's drugs linked to compulsive gambling and shopping not the disease itself: research
Parkinson's disease, the neurodegenerative condition that can cause shakes and tremors, has been linked with alterations in behaviour in patients ranging from compulsive shopping and gambling to being obsessed with taking technical equipment apart, sorting objects or for taking long aimless walks. Researchers have found that these side effects are caused by the drugs used […]Read More
What's in your salt shaker? The fascinating varieties of salt and how to use them
What's in your salt shaker? The fascinating varieties of salt and how to use them by JB Bardot (NaturalNews) Let's get right to the point — most people love salt. Perfecting how to eat salt is an art most have not yet discovered. Not all salts are equal. Alton Brown of Food Network fame explains that all […]Read More
5 Steps To Identify The Ingredients On A Vitamin Label
By Cheryl Myers Some consumers do not know how to identify a natural vitamin from a synthetic one. Vitamin and mineral supplements may contain labels that are too complicated for you to understand. You may not even know what to look for in a vitamin or mineral supplement. Some manufacturers of commercial vitamin and mineral […]Read More
Reassessing Flu Shots as the Season Draws Near
It's flu-shot season, and public health officials are urging everyone over 6 months of age to get one. Many businesses provide on-site flu shots, and some hospitals have told staff members that they have to wear masks if they do not get the vaccine. By 2020, United States health leaders want 80 percent of the population […]Read More
Drugs for mild hypertension
Are you taking drugs for mild hypertension, yet you've not had a heart attack, stroke, or a diagnosis of heart disease? A new review of all studies that followed people who fit this description could not find a benefit to drug treatment. Astounding — when you consider that half the people currently on blood pressure-lowering […]


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The actress Abigail Breslin is to appear with that famous bodybuilder and movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger in a zombie movie soon.
Lionsgate is about to bring a new zombie film within your range of vision. And it is going to be superfast. The time frame is going to be within the span of the year 2015.
The title of the movie is "Maggie" and it features Arnold Schwarzenegger and Abigail Breslin. Arnie is Breslin's father and the two are surviving during apocalyptic times when zombies are rife in society.
By the midst of next year, this horror epic will be viewable in theaters across the US of A. The new thing about this movie is that Abigail Breslin gets infected by the zombie virus thus leading to the necessity of wiping her out too.
And Arnold, who is her dad and loves her beyond anything else in the world, has an unthinkable task before him. He must carry out the task. Thus in a way it is an existentialist family situation that is portrayed in the movie.
"Maggie has all the ingredients that spell commercial excitement – a compelling script and an "A" list superstar surrounded by a world-class cast," said Steve Beeks, Lionsgate's co-chief operating officer and Motion Picture Group president Steve Beeks.
"We're delighted to continue our relationship with Arnold Schwarzenegger, who turns in a performance that marks a dramatic departure from his action persona, and partner with our friends at Lotus Entertainment on a film that will resonate with thriller aficionados everywhere."
Arnold's previous experience with The Terminator was one where he played a lifeless and bloodless machine that only knew how to follow orders. But luckily he will be able to deal with such delicate things as emotions and feelings in this shocking flick.
There will be no excess of firearms and macho action in the movie. Much deeper issues such as the infinite love of a father for his dearly beloved daughter and the inevitability of cruel choices will be depicted in all their shades of gray.
Meanwhile, Breslin will get to fill the slot of an infected zombie who has nothing human left behind in her and has to face the music.
The dramatic and emotionally extreme condition of a father taking care of his daughter who is doomed in the end makes for tears and fears, the ultimate cocktail of tragedy that Aristotle preached. By inducing pity and fear in the audience, the act of catharsis and a purging of the inner chaos will be achieved.
"Lionsgate is a world-renowned brand, and we're pleased to collaborate with Steve Beeks, Rob Friedman, Patrick Wachsberger and a motion picture team that has established a superb track record with this kind of material," Lotus Entertainment co-chairs Johnson and Seibel said in a joint statement.
"'Maggie' takes the zombie genre in exciting new directions, and it offers something for everyone – star power, horror, suspense and riveting performances that will keep moviegoers on the edge of their seats."
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Local teens listen up: You have a chance to win as much as $10,000! The big contest kicks off this weekend in Pittsburgh for all area middle and high school students. It's called Take a Shot at Changing the World and you may have heard us talking about it on the morning news. You just need to make a short video about making a difference.
Steeltown Entertainment Project, a Pittsburgh nonprofit, is heading up the contest and organizers stopped by WTAE to explain how it works. Last year's winner Tyler Anderson produced a short movie on the polio vaccine. Anderson is now a senior at Mt Lebanon High School told me it was amazing to win the money and even more amazing to be featured on Bill Gates' website!
I also chatted with Steeltown Co-Founder Carl Kurlander. He said this contest is a chance for kids to use their creativity and it doesn't have to be long, just five minutes or less. In fact, he said it's not just for teens who are interested in making movies…. it's for anyone who wants to make a difference! The deadline to enter is April 30th.
Steeltown is hosting a big kickoff on Sunday in conjunction with Oscar night to go over how it all works and show you some examples of what to do. It's at 1:30 at the Heinz History Center.
Kurlander is an amazing talent and been instrumental in getting Hollywood interested in coming to Pittsburgh. He's known for writing the movie St Elmo's Fire as well as the TV show Saved By the Bell. He has also recently released his new documentary My Tale of Two Cities. It is amazing and I highly recommend it! He'll be showing it at Sunday's event.
For more information on the contest click here to get to Steeltown's website.


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A man has been charged with murder after another man was fatally stabbed in the thigh during a fight in a southern NSW park.
The 37-year-old victim was found collapsed and bleeding in the driveway of a home at Wagga Wagga early on Tuesday morning.
Paramedics performed the CPR on the man, believed to be from neighbouring Junee, but he died.
A 38-year-old man arrested after the attack was charged over the fatal stabbing on Tuesday night, police say.
He was refused bail and is due to face Wagga Wagga Local Court on Wednesday.
The men were both known to police but the victim is yet to be formally identified.
Officers were also hunting for a weapon, Wagga Wagga acting crime manager, Detective Acting Inspector Ryan Sheaf told reporters.
"Police are appealing to anybody who had dealings with the (37-year-old) man earlier in the night - particularly we believe two females who may have spent time with him earlier in the evening - to come forward and speak to police," he said.


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A few days ago on Facebook I mentioned something about starting up a book club. I'm part of a book club that I joined on Meetup.com but have yet to actually make it to a meeting because the closest they meet is Concord, and they seem to always picks nights for gatherings to be nights when I have standing plans. Needless to say the excitement I felt when first joining this group dwindled after each missed gathering. But instead of getting discouraged I decided to get smart and just start my own.
About a year ago I started reading a series by Christian author Laura Jensen Walker, a series called "The Getaway Girls" that followed a group of women from all different ages, different personality types, different walks of life who met and bonded over books and their mutual love of them. During one of their meetings they decide they don't want to be the typical book club any longer, that they don't want to just sit around, stuffing their faces and discussing books. They wanted to start living them. I thought the idea was genius and decided, maybe it's time I stopped reading my books as well. Maybe it's time I start living them. And I'm inviting anyone who wants to, to join me. Men and women, young and old, single or married. It's good to have diversity and to mix it up once in awhile. So here's the official pitch:
Here is it, another book club just like all the rest out there. Except not. Beyond the Book Club is just as it sounds. We read books, we discuss them, but we also take it one step further. Each book we read and discuss will be the beginning of an adventure, an engaging opportunity to do something amazing, fun, and hopefully adventerous. Because the excitement doesn't have to end when the book does. "Around the World in 80 Days" may lead to a hot air balloon ride, "Moby Dick" could end in a whale watch, "Emma" just may have you being set up on a blind date, and "Les Miserables" could take you all the way to Paris. We'll meet bi-monthly to discuss our chosen books and the adventures that are sure to follow.
Our first meeting will be Monday, July 20 at 6pm at Wayfarer Coffee Roasters on Main Street in Laconia. They are open until 7 so that should give us enough time to get something delicious to drink and/or nom on while we talk, and be able to introduce ourselves and really get to the meat of our group. From there we can figure out a night/time/place that works the best for all of us and figure out our next meeting. With any luck, we'll also be choosing our first book that night as well.
Bring your questions, bring book suggestions, and bring a friend! Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Monday, July 6, 2015
Beyond the Book Club
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another great tying tutorial from Tim Flagler at Tightlinevideo
these little beauties are all about these days and apart from admiring their cuteness, as trout fishers one of the better things we can do is try to use that cuteness to try to entice some fish before winter sets in.
Tim's video shows how to construct a very lively and durable wet imitation to be fished as all wets, upstream, across or on the swing. fish it on its own or as a dropper from a nymph or dry. enjoy, and happy catches !


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Where are you from?
Amy: Greensboro, NC
What do you do there?
Amy: I just graduated from Chapel Hill where I majored in American Studies. I was working in a bookstore before I came to be host.
How did you hear about the Folk School?
Amy: At UNC I minored in Folklore and a classmate/friend told me about it. I came here in the summer of 2011 to do the Work/Study Program and now I am thrilled to return as host.
What is a favorite memory as a Work/Study?
Amy: Harvesting garlic – I loved braiding the garlic.
What are your "silver bullets?"
Shoe Making – Leather Sandals with Chuck and Peggy Patrick
Toothbrush Rugs and More! with R. J. Hadle
White Coopering with Will Hines
What's your favorite place at the Folk School?
Amy: The herb garden – I love the smells and the gazebo.
If you were a Contra dance move, what Contra dance move would you be?
Amy: Balance the Wave. I love the balance and the goofiness of the wave.
I heard that your Work/Study nickname was "Peanut Butter Pie." What's that about?Amy: I love the peanut butter pie dessert in the Dining Hall. One dinner when it was served I said "I love peanut butter pie" in a low Mr. T voice, so it just stuck after that.
What's your favorite season?
Amy: Fall – I love the smells, the leaves… I love back to school shopping! I will always go to buy composition notebooks and No. 2 pencils every September regardless of whether I am in school or not.
What do you like most about being host so far?
Amy: 2 reasons: I get to learn things and I get to help people – two of my favorite things!