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Anticipating April: UMS April 2024 Events Line Up
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Accounting Aid Society and we have a new tax site location at EMU where we offer free tax preparation services to people with an income of $64,000 or less.
Washtenaw County to Host Second Annual Small Business and Procurement Fair on March 15th, 2024
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Early Voting Available to all Washtenaw County Voters
Begins Saturday February 17, 2024 WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – All Washtenaw County voters have the option to vote early in-person prior to every major election, starting with the February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary. Early Voting sites will be open for 8 hours each day starting Saturday, February 17 and through Sunday, February 25, 2024, including on the weekends. These sites will also be open for early voting during all other state and federal elections to be held this year. Voters must visit one of
Washtenaw County Racial Equity Officer Appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court to the Judiciary's Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ann Arbor, MI- Alize Asberry Payne, the Equity Officer for Washtenaw County government, has been appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court's Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Michigan Judiciary. The partial term, effective January 1, 2024, ends on December 31, 2025. Asberry Payne fills the seat representing the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC). The Commission was established in 2022 by judicial order. Asberry Payne joins a group of 24 esteemed judges, attorneys and community
Ann Arbor Shares February A200 Bicentennial Announcements
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Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra to Perform on Sunday, February 25 at Lincoln High School Featuring Guest Artists Eliot Heaton and John Madison
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Everyone has the right to feel safe on the job and rest easy knowing that a workers' compensation insurance policy will provide needed benefits in the event of a work-related injury or illness. However, receiving payments and medical care through such a policy can be more complicated than most people realize. This is especially the case when an incident results in a life-altering injury, such as one affecting the brain. If you have suffered this type of harm, we understand the hardship it can place on you and your loved ones.
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Daniel F. Griffin collection
Identifier: L060
Scope and Contents
The collection includes 44 original Civil War letters from Griffin to his wife, Mary Compton, in New Albany, Indiana, and photostat family letters from before the war. The collection also includes typed transcripts of 277 of his Civil War letters to his wife, as well as a notebook containing notes on regimental accounts and several hand drawn maps.
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- Griffin, Daniel F. (Author, Person)
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This collection is open for research.
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Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Daniel F. Griffin was born September 20, 1833 in New Brunswick, Canada. Griffin moved to New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana prior to the Civil War. Griffin was a major and colonel in the 38th Indiana Regiment, serving in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia (1861-1865) during the Civil War. Griffin died February 14, 1865 in New Harmony and is buried at Fairview Cemetery.
0.6 Cubic Feet (2 manuscript boxes)
Language of Materials
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Frank Scribner Griffin November 28, 1932, April 12, 1933, and March 15, 1933. Photostat family correspondence was donated by U. W. Linder May 7, 1942.
No further additions are expected.
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EAD finding aid created 2015/01/12 by Brent Abercrombie.
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Last summer, Merry Clayton, the legendary session singer whose glass-shattering vocals gave the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" even more firepower, lost both her legs at the knees after a serious car accident. The news of the amputation was made public today. … Clayton lost both of her legs at the knees in the accident.Oct 20, 2015
Merry Clayton net worth: Merry Clayton is an American soul and gospel singer who has a net worth of $3 million. Merry Clayton was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in December 1948. She is well known for her duet with Mick Jagger on the single "Gimme Shelter" by the Rolling Stones.
Secondly, How much is Merry Clayton worth?
How much is Merry Clayton Worth? Merry Clayton net worth: Merry Clayton is an American soul and gospel singer who has a net worth of $3 million. Merry Clayton was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in December 1948. She is well known for her duet with Mick Jagger on the single "Gimme Shelter" by the Rolling Stones.
Subsequently, How old is Merry Clayton?
71 yearsDecember 25, 1948
Likewise, Who is the woman who sings on Gimme Shelter?
singer Merry Clayton
What is the meaning behind Gimme Shelter?
Written by Keef as he brooded over Anita's dalliance with Mick, The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter represented something darker and more universal: rape, murder and the death of the 1960s spirit.Apr 28, 2014
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Is Gimme Shelter about the Vietnam War?
Gimme Shelter – The Rolling Stones Mick Jagger and Keith Richards drew their inspiration for 'Gimme Shelter' directly from the Vietnam War. … The thing about Vietnam was that it wasn't like World War II, and it wasn't like Korea, and it wasn't like the Gulf War. It was a real nasty war, and people didn't like it.Aug 15, 2018
What year did Gimme Shelter by the Rolling Stones come out?
Who is the female backup singer for the Rolling Stones?
Lisa Fischer
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Was Gimme Shelter in Apocalypse Now?
' It's 'Apocalypse Now,' in just over four minutes. The opening track from the band's 1969 classic album 'Let It Bleed,' 'Gimme Shelter' snuffs out the candle on the '60s and the "love generation" right along with it. … The album's world-weary mood was reflective of the times it was born from.Apr 30, 2012
How many movies is Gimme Shelter in?
Does Lisa Fischer still sing with the Rolling Stones?
But she has closed the gap. A longtime member of the Rolling Stones' touring band, Fischer was a subject of "20 Feet from Stardom," the Oscar-winning 2013 documentary about backup singers. The success of the film elevated Fischer's name to the point where she's choosing her solo career over the Stones.Feb 27, 2019
Is Gimme Shelter the best song ever?
Written by Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, 'Gimme Shelter' was the perfect album opener, and though never released as a single, it has long been one of the Stones' best-loved songs.Apr 30, 2012
Who is the female voice in Gimme Shelter?
singer Merry Clayton
Who is the female singer with the Rolling Stones?
singer Merry Clayton
Who are the backup singers for the Rolling Stones?
Kory Grow's Most Recent Stories. Rolling Stones backup singer Bernard Fowler discusses how he played up Mick Jagger's poetry on his new album, 'Inside Out. 'Apr 25, 2019
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TITLE Essentially Fit! - A Guide to Sport and Fitness Skills. Book Name: 377A Book Number: ISBN 1-86968-107-X ISBN Number: August 2004 Published: AUTHOR Simon Green The author thanks Rebecca Green for her input into this series. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Designer: Allison Whiteside Illustrators: Akira Le Fevre, Allison Whiteside Editor: Scanlan Communications PUBLISHERS Australian Office User Friendly Resources PO Box 914 New Zealand Office Mascot NSW 2020 PO Box 1820 Tel: 1800-553-890 Christchurch Fax: 1800-553-891 Tel: 0508-500-393 Fax: 0508-500-399 WEBSITE: www.userfr.com E-MAIL: [email protected] COPYING NOTICE This is a photocopiable book and permission is given to schools or teachers who buy this resource to make photocopies or transparencies of all pages. The copies must be for internal school use only, and may not be given or sold to other educational institutions or teachers from other institutions. COPYRIGHT © User Friendly Resources, 2004 User Friendly Resources specialises in publishing educational resources for teachers and students across a wide range of curriculum areas, at early childhood, primary and secondary levels. If you wish to know more about our resources, or if you think your resource ideas have publishing potential, please contact us at one of the above addresses.
Essentially Fit! 4 5 Contents 6 Introduction 7 Why Daily Fitness is Essential 8 10 Section One: Getting Ready for Fitness 11 12 Parts of the Body 13 Using Our Bodies 14 What Makes Games Fun? 15 Safe Places to Play 16 Our Favourite Ways of Keeping Fit 17 How Do I Spend My Week? 18 About Posture 19 Sit Properly! Respiratory System: data sheet 20 Our Muscles: data sheet 21 Our Muscles: worksheet 22 Where Can We Do Sport? 23 A Personal Training Plan 24 25 Section Two: Teaching Fitness 26-30 31-36 Developing a Long Term Fitness Plan 37 Long Term Plan for Physical Education 38 Senior Sample Plan 39-50 Junior Sample Plan 51 Warm-ups and Stretches 52-53 Key for Icons 54-55 Ten Quick Warm-up Activities Stretches © User Friendly Resources. Fitness Circuits Sample Fitness Circuit Plan Station Cards Circuit Record Card Fitness in the Classroom Fitness in the Hall Copying permitted for purchasing schools only. 3
Essentially Fit! Introduction Daily fitness is an essential component of any successful class programme.To be at its most effective, fitness needs to be thoughtfully planned and delivered in a positive way. The Essentially Fit! series offers new and refreshing fitness activities and games to inspire your students, as well as a few great variations on some old favourites.This series also provides worksheets that will help to establish background knowledge and understanding about the importance of daily fitness, and ways to plan and assess it effectively. The layout and content will assist you to link fitness sessions with Sport and Physical Education topics by presenting activities in categories that match particular skills and sports. The ideas and activities in the series have been created, adapted and gathered from teaching over the past seven years. I wish to acknowledge the many teachers, student teachers and children who have shared their great fitness ideas with me.Through the series, it is my aim to pass these on to a wider pool of teachers so that fitness continues to be taught in fun and beneficial ways. How the Series is Stuctured There are two books in the series. Essentially Fit! Book A covers: getting ready for fitness; developing a fitness plan; warm-ups; stretches; circuits and indoor fitness. Essentially Fit! Book B covers: building skills (50 lesson plans for fitness) and assessing fitness. Copying permitted for purchasing schools only. 4 © User Friendly Resources.
Essentially Fit! Why Daily Fitness is Essential Fitness is a key aspect of your daily timetable, as a complement not only to Sport and Physical Education, but to your total learning environment. When planned and taught effectively, it will prove to be a valuable tool in shaping children's future health and well-being. Daily fitness improves the efficiency of the cardio-respiratory system by transporting and using oxygen more efficiently. Children also gain strength and muscular endurance, and maintain flexibility by stretching joints through a range of motions.These are all important in ensuring that a child grows and develops healthily, and also helps to establish good habits for a future healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise strengthens growing bones and reduces the amount of body fat. The latter is particularly important to adolescent children who, while experiencing puberty, gain fat during their body development. Daily physical exercise also increases the capacity for work, producing greater resistance to fatigue, and is also important for improved posture and body awareness. Exercise has many social benefits also, each contributing to a better working environment within the classroom as well as outside the school setting.These include an improved sense of well-being and self-esteem, an increased enjoyment of leisure, and an improved ability to cope with stress and challenges. Daily fitness should involve every child in your class. Activities can be easily modified, or alternative exercises provided, for children with disabilities or minor injuries who might otherwise not be able to take part. Fitness is best taught in the morning and every day if possible. The organisation of time within each fitness session is often neglected. I believe 15-20 minutes is a realistic time for daily fitness, although this is flexible as it can be influenced by the nature and intensity of each session.You should plan for the children to be active for as much of this time as possible. If you struggle to fit daily exercise into your busy timetable, think of it as an investment that will improve the behaviour and output of your students for the rest of the day. Copying permitted for purchasing schools only. 5 © User Friendly Resources.
Essentially Fit! Name: Section One: Getting Ready for Fitness Parts of the Body • Draw a line to the correct body part and label it. Use the words from the list below. Head Shoulder Elbow Toes Hand Heel Knee Face Fingers Neck © User Friendly Resources. Stomach Bottom Copying permitted for purchasing schools only. 6
Essentially Fit! Name: Section One: Getting Ready for Fitness Using our Bodies • Look carefully at each picture. • Colour the parts of the body that are being used in each activity. Copying permitted for purchasing schools only. 7 © User Friendly Resources.
Essentially Fit! Section One: Getting Ready for Fitness What Makes Games Fun? • Cut out the pictures and sort them into three groups: 1. Always part of a fun game. 2. Sometimes part of a fun game. 3. Not needed to make a game fun. A tough challenge Being part of a team Sharing Lots of running Using equipment Being outside 8 Winning Copying permitted for purchasing schools only. © User Friendly Resources.
Essentially Fit! Section One: Getting Ready for Fitness What Makes Games Fun? (continued) Enjoying yourself Staying clean and tidy Giving everything a go, even when you aren't good at it Being tired and puffed Prizes when you win Having rules Copying permitted for purchasing schools only. 9 © User Friendly Resources.
Essentially Fit! Name: Section One: Getting Ready for Fitness Safe Places to Play On the footpath • Cut out the pictures and sort them into three groups: 1. Safe places to play 2. Unsafe places to play 3. Places that are sometimes safe • Tell someone about your choices. At a shopping mall On the field At the beach Inside the classroom At a friend's house At the park In my back yard Extra for Experts • Draw a map of your school. • Colour in green all the places that are safe to play. • Colour all the unsafe places in red. Do you have special places for junior students to play? Does your school have special places for playing with balls or skateboards? • Mark all of these areas on your map. Copying permitted for purchasing schools only. 10 © User Friendly Resources.
Essentially Fit! Name: Section One: Getting Ready for Fitness Our Favourite Ways of Keeping Fit • Interview some children on their favourite ways of keeping fit. Put your information on the bar chart. Ball games Skipping games Running games Playground games Number of children Graph of our favourite ways of keeping fit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Types of fitness activities Copying permitted for purchasing schools only. 11 © User Friendly Resources.
Essentially Fit! Name: Section One: Getting Ready for Fitness How Do I Spend My Week? • Complete the table over a week to show a record of how each day is divided up. • Round your time to the nearest half hour and ensure each day adds to 24 hours. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Sleeping At School Playing Watching TV Eating = 24 hours = 24 hour = 24 hours = 24 hours = 24 hours = 24 hours = 24 hours • Now graph this information and discuss the results. Total number of hours per week 70 65 60 At school Playing Watching TV Eating 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Sleeping Copying permitted for purchasing schools only. 12 © User Friendly Resources.
Essentially Fit! Name: Section One: Getting Ready for Fitness About Posture Posture is the way you hold or position your body.Your body has been designed to function at its best when you have correct posture. If you develop poor posture when you are young it can cause problems when you get older. This man has developed poor posture. As a result he might have: - back pain - a sore neck - restricted arm and leg movements - restricted breathing • Label the diagram to show these problems: • Now let's see what correct posture looks like. Your head should be lined up Your shoulders should be above your shoulders. straight and level. Your head and shoulders should be Your hips should be lined up over your hips. straight and level. Your head and shoulders should be lined up over your knees and over your ankles. Copying permitted for purchasing schools only. 13 © User Friendly Resources.
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More brainstorming with tarot cards
We can never have too many examples, right?
Let's say the problem is:
"How can we add some oomph to our advertising campaign for EasySit, a pillow that improves back pain?"
I draw five cards from the Modern Medieval Tarot: the Nine of Staves (Wands), The Wheel of Fortune, the Ace of Swords, the Hanged Man, and the Queen of Pentacles.
Taking inspiration from these cards, I think up the following ideas for enhancing the ad campaign: (Please note that, as with all brainstormings, some ideas are repeated and some are just plain silly.)
Nine of Wands
From the image:
- Look around at what is happening in the market. What aspects of comfort pillows are being emphasized? If they are focusing on reducing back pain, can we emphasize different strengths, such as its superior looks? You can improve your interior decoration by using EasySit as a decorative element as well as a practical device.
- Point out that EasySit not only improves back pain but also prevents it.
- EasySit is resistant to wear and tear, due to its superior material.
Wheel of Fortune
- The customer is not depending on being lucky not to get back pain; they are using a device recommended by experts in the field.
Cycle of life:
- Any member of your family can use this pillow, from child to grandparent.
Ace of Swords
From the image:
- Add a warrior element to the advertising campaign: EasySit is the only product on the market that can 'slay' back pain.
- Point out that EasySit, because of its design, will not deflate.
- EasySit can be used during sex to prevent or ease back pain, and provide more comfort and pleasure.
- EasySit is the latest product on the market, thus it benefits from the feedback given on competing products.
- It is the ideal gift for 'that person who has everything.'
Hanged Man
- It is not necessary to sacrifice beauty for comfort.
- A user can 'surrender' him- or herself to the comfort of this product.
- EasySit has a 'front' and a 'back' with a different but similar design: you can choose which side will face out.
- Reverse the usual focus point in the marketing of this product: EasySit not only eases back pain, but prevents it.
Queen of Pentacles
- The pillow is recommended by the leading specialists on back pain.
- Refer to how good it feels to use the pillow.
- EasySit has a soothing effect on back pain.
- It is a very practical solution for back pain
- You can increase your hospitality by giving each visitor an EasySit pillow to use.
There you go: 19 ideas from five cards on how to improve a marketing campaign for EasySit.
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Hosting an event as an MC can be a fulfilling and exciting experience, but it also comes with a great deal of responsibility. As an event MC, you are the face of the event and the one responsible for keeping the audience engaged and the program on schedule. To successfully host an event, there are several things you need to do before, during, and after the event. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to host an event as an event MC.
Before diving into the details of hosting an event, let's first define an event MC. An MC, also known as a Master of Ceremonies, is responsible for hosting an event, introducing speakers or performers, and ensuring the program runs smoothly. Hosting an event successfully requires great preparation, coordination, and communication with the event organizer.
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The first step in hosting an event is to understand the purpose of the event. Is it a corporate event, a fundraiser, a wedding, or a traditional celebration? This will help you plan and decide your hosting style to fit the occasion. Once you understand the event well, the next step is to gather information about the program, the speakers or performers, and any other important details.
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The Role of an Event MC
An event MC is the official spokesperson responsible for keeping the event running smoothly and keeping the audience engaged. They are considered the event's public face, and their job is to keep the event running smoothly and on schedule while keeping the audience engaged and entertained.
They may also be responsible for introducing speakers, handling questions from the audience, and saving time. Event MCs need to be able to think on their feet and be quick-witted in order to keep the event moving forward.
The specific responsibilities of an event MC will vary depending on the type of event, but some common responsibilities include the following:
- Introducing speakers and performers
- Announcing events and activities
- Keeping the event on the schedule
- Maintaining audience engagement
- Handling unexpected events
- Representing the event sponsors
- Qualities of a Good Event MC
In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, there are a number of qualities that make for a good event MC. These include
Strong public speaking skills
An event MC needs to be able to speak clearly and confidently in front of an audience. They need to project their voice, maintain eye contact, and use gestures to engage the audience.
Excellent communication skills
In addition to public speaking skills, an event MC must also be an excellent communicator. They need to be able to listen to speakers and performers, understand their messages, and then communicate those messages to the audience clearly and concisely.
The ability to think on your feet
Things don't always go according to plan at events, so the host needs to be able to think on their feet. They need to be able to handle unexpected events, such as technical difficulties or audience questions.
A sense of humor
A sense of humor is an asset for any event MC. It can help to break the ice, keep the audience engaged, and make the event more enjoyable for everyone.
Energy and enthusiasm
The event host needs to be energetic and enthusiastic. They need to be able to project their energy and enthusiasm to the audience, which will help to create a positive and enjoyable atmosphere.
You must be professional at all times. They need to dress appropriately, act appropriately, and be respectful of the audience and the event organizers.


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- Muang Ngoi
Muang Ngoi
If you enjoy a stroll while admiring all the pretty villages, the sweet Nam Ou river and the green range of mountains, Muang Ngoi Neua would surely satisfy you. This small village nestled about 170 km northeast of the Luang Prabang City. This place is an ideal stopover for tourists looking for authenticity and calm. Muang Ngoi is divided into two parts: on one side closest to the Nam Ou River, guest houses, restaurants and places for tourists ; On the other side, the homes (often pretty chalets on stilts) of the villagers with trees and mountains. This village has a pretty lively river quay.
Indeed, although in recent years, Muang Ngoi looks more touristic with many more restaurants, hotels and cafes than before, its atmosphere still remains peaceful even from time to time, you will find yourself in an ancient village far from the modern life with the tumultuous cock-crow at the banks of the river, the sound of the children playing and with the cows bathing.
Sailing along the Nam Ou while contemplating the rustic aesthetics of the village and the undulating mountains in a continuous way is a pleasure much appreciated by travelers coming to Muang Ngoi. Around this town there are some other ethnic villages such as Bana, Huay Bo, and Huay Sen. You can walk about 30 minutes from Bana to visit Tham Kang Cave,but you would need a bike or a scooter to discover all the surroundings of Muang Ngoi.
The only way to get to this village is to take the boat from Nong Khiaw - the Muang Ngoi's elder sister or from Muang Khua (in Phongsali province). Then you will be attacked by all the guest houses of the village which are generally rooms in the form of bungalow with a view on the Nam Ou river.
As for the dishes at Muang Ngoi, some restaurants offer local cuisines, others offer buffets, waffles, cakes, sandwiches, fruits...


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Column: Ted Cruz goes full movie villain with his craven flight to Cancun
Sen. Ted Cruz went full weasel this week, ditching his frozen, blacked-out state of Texas for the warmer climes of Cancun just like every smarmy, mid-level villain in every disaster movie you've ever seen. And then straight up lying when caught, just as if the internet, or flight records, did not exist.
On Wednesday night, images of Cruz and his family boarding a plane bound for Cancun began flashing across Twitter. Watching as the elected official departed the state he represents, a state currently caught in the grip of a rare winter storm that has left millions without power or heat, all I could think of was Richard Chamberlain's smarmy corner-cutting electrical subcontractor in "The Towering Inferno."
You know, the guy who helped make the landmark skyscraper into a death trap and then did everything he could to get out when it went up in flames, even if it meant leaving people to burn.
Or maybe it was Jason Isaacs' Lucius Malfoy, slinking away with his family as Voldemort prepares to destroy all in his path. Better yet Paul Reiser's Burke in "Aliens" and Sam Owens in "Stranger Things," or Jeremy Irons' Scar in "The Lion King" — all revealing their complicity and cowardice in the face of real danger.
That guy. The oily, duplicitous, self-righteous middle-management type bad guy who sets bad things in motion, or makes them worse by complicit denial. The guy who likes to be front and center when all is going well, but as soon as the going gets tough does everything he can to take care of himself.
"Please, Simba, please, I just needed a vacation."
On Wednesday, many first responders, civic leaders and concerned citizens from all over the country struggled to aid the people of Texas during their ongoing crisis, caused in part by an imperfect and isolationist electrical grid and in part by a storm that many scientists have identified as yet another example of fatal extreme weather caused by climate change.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz acknowledged he traveled to Mexico for a vacation, leaving his home state as many struggled without power or safe drinking water.
Meanwhile, the Lone Star State's most famous senator — that climate change-denying, isolationism-preaching, self-proclaimed true patriot — was chilling in an aisle seat bound for Mexico.
In the middle of a pandemic, by the way, when every medical official has cautioned against unnecessary travel. Mexico, being one of the few countries that will allow U.S. citizens in, has become an especially popular destination for Americans seeking to flout these recommendations and seek refuge from our country's more stringent COVID-19 restrictions, with — as The Times' Kate Linthicum reported in December — predictable results: Coronavirus cases in Mexico spiked as the tourists began disembarking this summer.
Cruz wore a mask as he fled for sunnier climes, so I suppose that's something, but how stupid do you have to be to think that images of you leaving the state you represent in the middle of a crisis-within-a-crisis were not going to be all over the internet in a matter of minutes?
Predictably, the Democratic Party of Texas has called for Cruz, a Republican, to resign. Just as predictably, certain conservatives rushed to defend the indefensible with the inevitable absurd results. "If he's in Cancun, that means he's not using up valuable resources," Dinesh D'Souza tweeted. "This is probably the best thing he could do for the state right now."
Um, when the best thing a senator can do for a state struggling even to distribute FEMA aid is go to Cancun, Texans really might want to reconsider that particular senator. Obviously, Cruz cannot single-handedly fix the very broken Texas power grid situation (though just a few months ago, he was too busy poking fun at blackout- and wildfire-plagued California to consider what kind of shape his own state's natural disaster plan was in). Still he could have done something; shovel snow, hand out coffee, raise some money for families in need. As many have pointed out, while Cruz was making his way out of town, former Congressman Beto O'Rourke — whom Cruz defeated in the 2018 Senate race — was holding a virtual event that helped volunteers locate and aid suffering seniors.
Even Ronald Reagan's principles are now considered political losers, thoroughly obliterated by fealty to Trump.
Though the office of the former and potentially future presidential candidate was not available for comment on Wednesday night or Thursday morning, the Houston Police Department confirmed to many outlets that Cruz's staff had contacted them for assistance with his arrival at and movements through the airport.
Because in the middle of a state-wide emergency during which millions are shivering in the dark without water or power, the Houston police have nothing better to do.
In the absence of any official Cruz comment, comedian Blaire Erskine filled the void with a video of herself as a spokesperson for the senator, defending his need to have an "Eat Pray Love" moment. The parody was so spot-on that some people — OK, me — actually fell for it.
In fairness to me, though, Cruz's actual defense — it was all for my kids! — was only slightly less bizarre, and, as it turns out, just as factual.
After more than 12 hours of social media obsession over his whereabouts, the senator released a statement praising himself for taking the trip — simply an act of parental selflessness, he said. "With school canceled for the week, our girls asked to take a trip with friends. Wanting to be a good dad, I flew down with them last night and am flying back this afternoon."
If this seemed a bit hard to believe — was Heidi Cruz not up to the task of escorting the kids? — that's because it was a lie. As reported by the New York Times, text messages from Heidi to friends and flight records revealed the trip had been put together to escape the Cruzes' "freezing" house. The senator and his family had planned to stay at the Ritz Carlton until Saturday; his early return on Thursday was in response to the, er, blizzard of criticism he had received. Actually, he told reporters with exactly the kind of weaselly mendacity reserved for, say, the scientist who had known there was a monster but failed in his attempt to flee before it was set loose, he had had "second thoughts" the moment he got on the plane.
He still hung on to the "it was for the kids" excuse, however, noting that he had just been trying to give his daughters a break after "a very tough week."
Shameless does not begin to describe the whole wretched, revealing incident, although "Cancun Cruz" feels like a moniker with staying power.
Still, Cruz has managed, thus far, to hold on to his job despite his considerable efforts to overturn the fair and legal presidential election, efforts that included actively inciting the insurrectionist mob that took over the Capitol building on Jan. 6, so while it would be delightful to hear the comments in the Senate next week — "Not much of a tan there, Ted" — it's tough to imagine that even "Cancun Cruz" will have much impact.
Then again, as every actor who has ever played "that guy" knows, your chances of surviving to the end of the movie are pretty slim.
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6:31 p.m. Feb. 18, 2021: This column has been updated to include and reflect new reporting on Heidi Cruz's group chat about the family's vacation.
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Hello parents and students,
Welcome to Kindergarten!
For the first day of kindergarten, PAC would like to invite all kindergarten parents to join us for some yummy baked goods and coffee/tea while you wait for your children.
Once the students are dismissed from their classes, please come to our photobooth for some fun photoshoots to document this important date!
We apologize that we can only schedule this event in the afternoon for the kindergarten students and parents.
This is a FREE event. We look forward to meeting you!
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Greetings, fellow Butterfly Ninjas, fellow survivors, and all of the wonderful supporters of The Choose Courage Foundation; welcome to the Holiday Season! October was Domestic Violence Awareness month. I intended to write this during that month but found myself very introspective and stunned by the stories and pictures of the eight survivors featured throughout the month. Their courage bolsters me to write about a complex topic. So!!! Marian's disclaimer: 1. This is a topic with no exact correct answer. 2. This topic gets overlooked because it is delicate and potentially upsetting, and disruptive. 3. We have to talk about this, even if it is messy. There is absolutely no shame, so let's kick the stigma to the curb. So, I'm ripping off the bandaid that I keep on my discomfort, and I will share only well-intentioned ideas.
When talking about these tips, remember these are tips that are solely related to the actual people involved, not Domestic Violence hotlines and organizations. Statistically, there is a rise in domestic violence during the holidays. The contributing factors are stress, financial strain, travel, familial tensions, drinking/drug usage at holiday parties, and many more.
If you are in a domestic violence situation, here are ways to reach out to family, friends, co-workers, etc.? (This is a tricky one, and only ever reach out to regular citizens if you feel safe from immediate harm. If you fear for your safety, contact 911.)
- Ask someone you trust to have coffee. You don't have to tell your entire story until you are ready, but bringing the darkness of your situation out in the light of day will bring relief. This act is the first step in gathering the courage to change your situation.
- Contact your boss or HR representative at work. Reaching out to authorities at work is a safe route to getting assistance and guidance, and your company might have programs in place to handle domestic violence.
- Send a letter to a family member expressing your desire for assistance. Snail mail is an extremely safe way to communicate and outline precisely the steps you are ready to take.
- If you are a member of a church, reach out to your minister. A clergy member is a confidential and safe person to begin your conversation about what is happening in your home. Even if you do not belong to a church, find one you feel comfortable with and speak to the minister.
- Reach out to a co-worker to have lunch and discuss your relationship in the privacy of your office space.
- It is much more difficult if you are isolated, watched, and kept away from loved ones. I will give a few suggestions, but if your safety feels compromised, never put yourself in danger and call 911 if able. Write a letter from the library to a family member or friend, speak to your minister (or a minister), if you have children talk to their principal, and tell your doctor only if you are certain HIPPA protects your privacy.
Let's tackle how family, friends, co-workers, etc., can support someone in an Intimate Partner Violence relationship. If someone struggling trusts you enough to confide their worst secrets to you, please listen non-judgementally. Listening without judging is the resounding sentiment that the survivors shared as the best way they were supported by those they trusted.
A significant aspect of an IPV relationship revolves around the abuser asserting power and controlling their partner. One hugely impactful measure the listener can take is to help the victim begin to reclaim power and control. Actively listening gives Here are examples:
- Remember that your goal is not to rescue them from the situation. That is an impossibility. Your goal is to help the person save themselves from the abusive relationship.
- Do not bash or insult the abusive partner. Doing so is counterproductive, so it is better to listen while the person works through their feelings.
- Verbally recognize that their relationship is complex, frightening and that they are brave and strong to share their situation with you.
- After listening, it is crucial to recognize that you fully believe the person. Remember to reserve no judgment as everyone deserves safety, reassure them that you will continue supporting them no matter what decision they make, and reassure them you will keep the information private.
One of the first steps to reclaiming power is for the victim to speak their truth. By listening, you are helping them to gain control over their situation. Explaining their circumstance is often the first transfer of power between the abuser and abused.
Once the person is ready to start the process of leaving the abusive relationship, here are tangible ways to help:
- Have national and local resource information available.
- Help them create a safety plan.
- Offer to keep a bag or box containing essential documents or sentimental items in case of an emergency.
- If a victim has pets, this is often a reason they stay, as shelters often do not allow animals. Help them arrange care for their pets.
- Offer to help them move or help them find able people.
- Help them create a support network utilizing local resources for housing, food, childcare, employment, and more.
- Small gestures are vital, too. Take them to coffee, spend time together, check in periodically, and extend your friendship to them.
These suggestions are a small sample of ways to advocate for people experiencing DV and survivors of domestic violence. I utilized my own experience and additional research to offer these tips, so I encourage you to consult professional organizations to assist you.
Happy Holidays!
Marian Wiseman
One in three women and one in seven men will be victims of domestic violence in their lifetime. CCF advocates for courage in the face of this travesty through survivor photoshoots, events and spreading a message of hope and courage throughout the community. If you are in a domestic violence situation, please reach out to someone. There is help, and it is not shameful to seek help because nobody deserves to live in pain. One anonymous phone call to 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) will put you immediately in touch with support.One in three women and one in seven men will be victims of domestic violence in their lifetime. CCF advocates for courage in the face of this travesty through survivor photoshoots, events and spreading a message of hope and courage throughout the community. If you are in a domestic violence situation, please reach out to someone. There is help, and it is not shameful to seek help because nobody deserves to live in pain. One anonymous phone call to 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) will put you immediately in touch with support.


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Desiccation and Freezing Sensitivity of Selected Groundnut Genotypes for Germplasm Conservation
Entisar Elilah, B. Mohammed Ahmed
Department of Crop Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, Elobeid, Sudan.
Faisal, E. Ahmed
Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Khartoum, Sudan.
Makeen, A. Makeen
Department of Crop Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, Elobeid, Sudan.
Salah Eldeen, E. Ahmed *
Department of Crop Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, Elobeid, Sudan.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
The Series of experiments were carried out to determined the sensitivity of five groundnut genotypes which were: Sodari, Ghibaish, Barberton, ICGV121 and Advance to desiccation under 7 saturated salt solutions with specific relative humidity at 35ºC and freezing in liquid nitrogen temperature (-196ºC) using desorption drying method. The objectives of the study were to quantify seed desiccation and freezing sensitivity and their relations to seed viability. The equilibrium seed water content of desiccated seeds, germination percentages and rates of desiccated and desiccated-frozen seeds, WC50, water activity, water potential, HMFL and their correlations with other parameters were determined. Equilibrium mean water content in gH2Og-1dw was determined gravimetrically when seeds were oven-dried under 105ºC for 24 hrs. Seed desiccation sensitivity, (designated as WC50) was obtained using the Quantal Quadric response model. Freezing sensitivity was determined using high moisture freezing limit (HMFL). The significant increases in seed viability (germination %) with decreases in equilibrium water content observed in this study. All seeds withstand low level of equilibrium water content (below 0.1 gH2Og-1dw) implying that, there were not sensitive to desiccation and freezing as determined by sensitivity indicators (WC50, wa50, Ψ50 and HMFL). In contrast, Barberton, Ghibaish and the Advance line showed less sensitivity to liquid nitrogen (HMFL value of 0.1 gH2Og-1dw) compared to Sodari and ICGV121 (HMFL values of 0.06 and 0.05 gH2Og-1dw, respectively). Correlation analyses indicated that, equilibrium seed water content was positively correlated with seed germination after desiccation and freezing. WC50 was positively correlated with HMFL indicating that the sensitivity of seeds to freezing depends upon its level of desiccation.
Keywords: Desiccation, freezing, conservation, groundnut, genotypes
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