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For a decade, the Organic Soup Kitchen (OSK) hosted community meals on Christmas Day at the Veterans Memorial Building on the Santa Barbara waterfront, serving hundreds of warm nutritious meals to the homeless and others. The event eventually grew to include an appearance by Santa to hand out gifts to people of all ages and genders, while singers Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins would come by to perform.
But the energy and effort that involved the nonprofit's staff and nearly 200 volunteers whose duties ranged from cooking and wrapping presents on Christmas Eve to staying afterward to clean up became overwhelming for the small organization. After all, its year-round mission is to create and deliver vegan, organic, gluten-free, nutrient-dense soups full of essential vitamins and minerals, healthy fats and oils, and non-irradiated spices for cancer patients and low-income seniors.
OSK's Christmas celebration came to a close a year before the pandemic would have closed down the event anyway.
Next weekend, however, there's a new holiday event coming from the nonprofit as Organic Soup Kitchen's first annual Holiday SouperMarket + Soup Tasting Party takes place in the space between its facility in the Antioch College building and the municipal parking lot that hosts the Santa Barbara Farmers Market on Saturdays. The event, which takes place from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday, December 10, at 608 Anacapa Street, will feature a lively bazaar with dozens of local artisans selling handmade goods, live entertainment, a festive holiday atmosphere, and a chance to sample many of OSK's sumptuous soups.
The Holiday SouperMarket + Soup Tasting Party is being curated by local artist, model, and Organic Soup Kitchen board member Taiana Giefer, a longtime OSK volunteer who joined her mother on the board last year.
"I just took it upon myself to come up with a different kind of fundraising idea, one that was both fun and could help raise awareness," Giefer explained.
To that end, Giefer, who also runs Neighbor Neighbor, a curated women's consignment space handling retail resale for charity, has arranged for more than three dozen vendors to be on hand selling their handcrafted wares in a marketplace that has come together, well, organically.
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Vendors currently confirmed to participate include Ysidro (sake spritzer), T.W. Hollister & Co. (vermouth), Neighbor Neighbor (curated women's consignment clothing), Banner Day (embroidered linen tees), OmChanti (organic skincare), Megan Hooker (ceramics), RoHo Goods (ethically made shoes and more supporting artisans of Africa), Daniella Manini (art prints), Children of Ra (Sunglasses and eyewear), Chez Justine (pastries), Nona Botanicals (natural dyed goods), Nick Cook (photo prints), Kelli Martinez (crafts), Lulu's Granola + Friends (handmade granola), Coastal Casita (ceramics), Hot Cherry Pillows (warming pillows), Mollusk (surf goods), Hello Coyote (gifts + decor), Riviera Bread, Lineage Botanica (home decor), and Happy Chance (cannabis edibles).
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"I believe at least a third of them have probably never really sold to the public before and are coming to try it out for the first time," Giefer said.
By making the event low key with only a $75 donation to be among the merchants, Giefer also endeavored to attract artisans whose prices would be in the more affordable range as people shop for gifts amid an era of soaring inflation.
"I really wanted it to be easy and approachable, where you could buy something without a lot of sticker shock," she said.
The organic angle to the first iteration of the event also applies to the entertainment, as Giefer is still hoping to secure several acoustic musicians to perform solo sets during the day to augment her own contributions as DJ, whose playlists are often a big hit at parties and other functions around town.
"I might also wander over to the farmers market in the morning and let people who are playing there know they can drop by and perform here too in the afternoon," she said.
As for the part of the raising awareness for Organic Soup Kitchen, the SouperMarket is being held right outside of the nonprofit's kitchen door.
"It's an odd location for public use, with the parking lot outside this windowless cement-jungle kitchen in the bottom floor of Antioch," Giefer said, noting that there will be a huge eating section created at the entrance with the marketplace's vendors surrounding the space, while the public is invited to tour the OSK facility.
"We've streamlined our message so people can quickly read five bullet points that will be posted on the walls covering what OKS does and why they're here. It's like a refresher course, and there will be kitchen tours with all the staff available to chat with you and explain everything. We'll be thrilled if 100 people who didn't know much about us before walk away knowing just that much."
Everybody will also likely walk away with a belly full of yummy, nutritious, and delicious soup. OSK will be offering unlimited tastings of several of their varieties for a $10 suggested donation.
"We want everyone to taste the soups because it's called the soup kitchen, and people often associate it as being something to feed the homeless, or what you might get in the hospital," Giefer said. "But it's so, so good. It's always really surprising just how good it is."
Folks will also be able to purchase containers of frozen soup to take home as part of OSK's decision to start pushing retail sales for both awareness and fundraising, as the nonprofit is experiencing a budget shortfall at a moment when it's also eyeing expanding into a larger facility with more capacity.
"Demand has gone up at the same time that grants have been spread more thinly because of the pandemic," Giefer said. "We're hoping to sell a lot of soup and find some new donors."
Visit www.organicsoupkitchen.org/events for more information.


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With many traditional brands jumping on the Web3 bandwagon, India-based eCommerce platform Flipkart has launched a new metaverse experience that allows consumers to discover products in a photorealistic virtual destination and shop on the firm's app.
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In the following sections, we will examine the challenges faced by subsistence farmers, the importance of subsistence farming in the Indian economy, and the benefits of subsistence farming in rural India. We will also discuss the need for sustainable farming practices to ensure the long-term viability of subsistence farming in India.
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Agricultural Dependency in Rural India
Subsistence farming plays a significant role in addressing the agricultural dependency of rural India. However, subsistence farmers face several challenges that impact the sustainability of this traditional farming practice.
One of the main challenges is the lack of access to modern farming techniques and technologies. Subsistence farmers rely on age-old farming methods that may not be as efficient or productive as modern techniques. This can lead to lower yields and reduced incomes, making it harder for subsistence farmers to make a living from their land.
Challenges Faced by Subsistence Farmers in India | Impact on Sustainability of Subsistence Farming |
Lack of access to modern farming techniques and technologies | Lower yields, reduced incomes |
Dependence on rain-fed agriculture | Reliance on unpredictable weather patterns |
Limited access to markets and credit | Difficulty in selling produce and accessing loans |
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Benefit | Description |
Reducing poverty | Subsistence farming helps to provide food security for rural households, reducing their dependence on external food sources and increasing their self-sufficiency. This, in turn, leads to reduced poverty levels in rural areas. |
Conserving traditional farming practices | Subsistence farming is often carried out using traditional farming practices that are passed down from generation to generation. By preserving these age-old techniques, subsistence farming is helping to keep traditional knowledge and skills alive. |
Preserving biodiversity | Subsistence farming is typically carried out on a small scale, using diverse cropping patterns. This helps to preserve biodiversity and reduce the risk of crop failure due to disease or pests. |
Promoting sustainable agriculture | Subsistence farming practices are often more sustainable than modern, large-scale farming techniques. They emphasize the use of natural fertilizers, crop rotation, and the conservation of soil and water resources, which helps to ensure the long-term viability of agricultural systems. |
In summary, subsistence farming plays a crucial role in improving the livelihoods of rural communities in India. By providing food security, conserving traditional farming practices, preserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable agriculture, subsistence farming is a vital component of India's rural economy.
Sustainability of Subsistence Farming in India
As India's agricultural sector continues to transition towards modern farming practices, the viability and sustainability of subsistence farming in India face many challenges. One of the most significant challenges posed is climate change, which has already begun to affect subsistence farmers in various ways.
To ensure the long-term viability of subsistence farming, there is an urgent need to adopt sustainable farming practices such as organic farming. Organic farming is a farming system that aims to establish a balanced ecosystem, avoiding the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides while promoting soil health and biodiversity.
The Indian government has already started to address this issue by launching various initiatives and policies that promote sustainable agriculture. Under the National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture, the government aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, including organic farming, and help farmers cope with the challenges posed by climate change.
In conclusion, subsistence farming in India plays a vital role in rural livelihoods and food security. However, its sustainability is threatened by various challenges, including climate change. It is crucial that we adopt sustainable farming practices like organic farming to ensure the long-term viability of subsistence farming in India.
In conclusion, subsistence farming in India continues to be practiced because of the deeply ingrained traditions and cultural practices, as well as the challenges faced by subsistence farmers. Despite these challenges, subsistence farming remains an essential part of the Indian economy, contributing to food security and rural livelihoods. The government's policies and initiatives to support and promote subsistence farming have helped sustain this practice and maintain its importance in the country.
Furthermore, subsistence farming in rural India offers several benefits, such as poverty reduction, conservation of traditional farming practices, and promotion of sustainable agriculture. However, to ensure the long-term viability of subsistence farming, sustainable farming practices, such as organic farming, must be adopted to address the challenges posed by climate change.
Overall, subsistence farming in India will continue to play a significant role in the country's agriculture sector and rural economy. As such, it is essential to recognize its importance and continue to support and promote this practice.
Q: Why is subsistence farming still practiced in India?
A: Subsistence farming is still practiced in India due to various reasons. It is deeply rooted in traditional farming practices that have been passed down through generations. Additionally, factors such as limited access to modern farming techniques, small land holdings, and the need for self-sufficiency contribute to the continued practice of subsistence farming.
Q: What are the challenges faced by subsistence farmers in India?
A: Subsistence farmers in India face several challenges. They often lack access to modern farming techniques and technologies, which hinders their productivity. Additionally, they struggle with limited access to credit and markets, and are vulnerable to natural disasters and climate change.
Q: How does subsistence farming contribute to the Indian economy?
A: Subsistence farming plays a vital role in the Indian economy. It contributes to food security by providing a significant portion of the country's agricultural produce. Subsistence farming also supports rural livelihoods, providing employment opportunities and income generation for millions of people. The government has implemented policies and initiatives to support and promote subsistence farming in India.
Q: What are the benefits of subsistence farming in rural India?
A: Subsistence farming in rural India offers multiple benefits. It helps in reducing poverty by providing a source of income and food for families. It also conserves traditional farming practices and promotes biodiversity by preserving indigenous seeds and farming methods. Additionally, subsistence farming promotes sustainable agriculture by minimizing reliance on chemical inputs and promoting organic farming practices.
Q: What is the sustainability of subsistence farming in India?
A: The sustainability of subsistence farming in India is crucial for long-term viability. To ensure sustainability, there is a need for adopting sustainable farming practices, such as organic farming, which minimize environmental impacts and preserve soil health. Additionally, addressing the challenges posed by climate change is essential to protect subsistence farming from adverse effects.


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I downloaded the latest release of Hyperion for macOS from the GitHub repo and played around a little. Before I was using HyperHDR and there were no problems with my video capturing device. But not so with Hyperion. I assume, that the Application does not have access to all Hardware components like webcam or video capturing device because the list of available devices is empty.
My video capturing device is this one.
Not only does HyperHDR lists the USB Device in the settings, but also Chrome does list it as a webcam in Google Meet for instance.
Is this a known issue? Do I have to do things differently than in HyperHDR? Thank you in advance for your help


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Budapest: a city of two halves
This captivating capital is divided by the River Danube, which creates a city of contrasts. The historic 'Buda' half sits astride a hilltop and is distinctive for its rambling ancient castle complex while the other, more modern, 'Pest', is on the lower-lying east side of the river.
Although Budapest is famous for its Parliament building, enduring spa culture and gastronomic delights such as goulash, it has an alternative, contemporary side as well, with a burgeoning nightclub scene, vegan restaurants and distinctive urban art.
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Buda's Castle Quarter
Usually the first stop on any tour is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Buda's Castle Quarter, comprised of the Royal Castle, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion. Perched on a plateau known, appropriately, as Castle Hill there are spellbinding vistas over the city below.
If you don't fancy walking up the cobbled streets, there is a funicular to take you to the top. The original medieval palace was completed in 1265 by King Bela IV as a siege-proof residence against Mongol invasions.
After reaching its peak during the reign of King Matthias (1458-1490), it was then the turn of the Ottomans to take control who weren't particularly interested in the castle. Some 145 years later, new leaders created an expansive Baroque castle, which was built between 1749 and 1769.
Bombing during WWII's siege of Budapest saw further destruction of parts of the complex from which has led to further restoration. Now the entire castle complex is under heritage protection and well worth exploring.
The Hungarian House of Parliament
Think of Budapest and you'll likely picture the UNESCO World Heritage site of the enormously ornate Hungarian House of Parliament. It's not only the largest building in the country but one of its most striking landmarks.
Sitting decorously alongside the Blue Danube, it was designed in a neo-gothic style and opened in 1902. Take a boat trip to get the very best view of the building from the water.
Art galleries
For those that are fans of contemporary art there are several museums worth visiting. The Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art should be at the top of the list. The giant museum displays around 600 pieces of art, with many more behind the scenes. Get your Pop Art fix with the likes of Roy Lichtenstein and Tom Wesselmann.
The Supermarket Gallery, meanwhile, focuses exclusively on Hungarian photographers and is increasingly known for its pop-up exhibitions.
The Godot Institute of Contemporary Art can be found in three locations; the two worth mentioning are the trendy take-over of an industrial site and the Godot Galeria on the Buda side of the river, which shows edgy, controversial artists.
Art Nouveau
Into architecture? Budapest is famous for its Art Nouveau buildings with several examples around the old town. This period, at the end of the 19th century, was a revolt against mechanisation and featured shapes and themes from nature.
Look to the Gresham Palace (now the Four Seasons Hotel) and the Museum of Applied Arts, which was built in 1896. Be sure to visit the (now closed) Bedö House of Hungarian Art Nouveau. This pistachio-green building with extraordinary flourishes and decoration reflects the influences of French and Belgian Art Nouveau.
Ruin bars
This concept started in the early noughties when a couple of young entrepreneurs purchased a derelict building and decided to celebrate the ramshackle vibe of the place and opened it pretty much in the condition it was found. And so the first ruin bar was born.
These days, ruins bars are decorated with unique ragged furnishings, exposed pipes, strange taxidermy and even cars. They started in the Jewish District but are now popping up everywhere and several are used as venues, not just bars. Szimpla Kert inhabits an enormous space and is hugely popular, not only for nightlife but for its weekly farmer's market.
Mazel Tov Bar & Restaurant
Part nightclub, part restaurant, part urban garden, this enormous courtyard reminds many of a greenhouse with its exuberant foliage, hanging plants and glass roof. Located in the Jewish District, this venue can't decide if it is a gastronomic destination or a late-night hangout.
Whichever you decide, be sure to book early as it is very popular. Try out some of the Mediterranean-Hungarian plates (shawarma sandwich, anyone?) before hitting the cocktails or brandy.
Vegan & vegetarian eats
It's fortuitous that countries in Eastern Europe have not only taken up the vegan trend but are doing so very well. One trendy place to try out is Tökmag Vegan Street Food on the Pest side and known for its bijou setting and takeaway options.
Vegetarians might like Madal Food, which is mainly about pizza. You will find Govinda Vegetáriánus és Vegán Étterem tucked away in one of the older Pest neighbourhoods and its fresh, inviting decor is a real hit with the locals particularly because of popular favourites like veggie curries and salads.
Fine dining
For a traditional Hungarian white-tablecloth fine dining experience, you can't go wrong with the award-winning Gundel Restaurant. Opened in 1910, the restaurant's founder is thought to have put Hungarian cuisine on the map.
It is known for its inspired take on fresh, seasonal products as well as classics like goulash soup, Újházi chicken soup and Wampetics cheese dumplings. Expect gipsy music and lively dancing to set just the right atmosphere.
Spa supreme
It was during the Ottoman conquest and reign of Budapest that the first pashas exploited the teeming thermal waters of the area with Turkish baths becoming prevalent. Many 16th-century bathhouses are still active in the Buda precinct, each with central octagon-shaped pools and high domed ceilings.
The Rudas Fürdö, Kiraly Fürdö and Vil Bej Fürdöje are located near the Danube on the Buda side of the city.
If you make your way to Pest side's City Park, the steam rising from the outdoor pool at the neo-baroque Szécheny Fürdö is an iconic sight; it also has an additional two dozen pools, steam rooms and saunas.
But the bathhouse considered the most beautiful is Gellert Bath, a secessionist style structure built in 1918 during the Art Nouveau period. Its frescoed ceilings, intricately designed columns, mosaics and statuettes are divinely inspired. Try the outdoor wave pool though, be warned, it can be very busy during the summer.
Ottoman Budapest
Behind the Military Museum of History stands the tomb of Abdurrahman, an Ottoman military leader. The caption says in Turkish and in Hungarian, "He was a heroic enemy, may he rest in peace".
The Turkish influence here may not be what it was but many, particularly Muslims, are seeking out the historic properties still scattered around the city. As well as the Turkish baths mentioned, check out Candlemas Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Pest, which was formerly the Mosque of Pasha Qasim, to find clues from its past.
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USA Today is by far the leader in commercial daily newspapers; their daily circulation reaches almost 3 million copies (weekdays).
It is the second largest daily circulation globally, following the Times of India. The paper is distributed across all fifty States in the US and selected global locations such as Puerto Rico and Guam.
The paper survived the risk of nationwide distribution of a colorful newspaper through television box - like vending machines; they were also among the first to introduce satellite distribution of content, in order to distribute printing across the US. In earlier times there was heavy distribution at travel points and hotels, except the usual newsstands.
The most important characteristic of USA Today is their ability to simplify news - break it down to easy-to-comprehend news stories that can be absorbed by mass population.
The paper is divided into four main sections: News, Sports, Money, and Life, which are also color-coded to help people identifying them more easily.
With the advent of content digitization in such a massive scale due to the spread of Internet and mobile Web usage, the paper will have to find ways to penetrate these new markets and leverage the loss of daily sales which is currently observed throughout the newspaper Industry.
As technology on digital book readers evolves and the technology is adopted by masses, it is possible to see in the coming years a large adoption of digital issues of the newspaper being distributed electronically through Kindle-like devices.
Moving along with Web trends, Gannett established a USA Today web site that has become one of the major players on the Internet, ranking in the top 1000 list. The site serves as a daily news information portal and also provide USA Today subscription services worldwide. Almost 5 million Web users from the US alone visit the site every month, mostly Caucasian male between 35-60 years with no kids and an annual income of $30-$60,000.
Best Free Android News Apps
One of the most logical and useful groupings of applications are the Android news apps. It just makes sense to have one or more of these free apps on your phone so you can get the news you want when you want. Typically, all the bigger news sources provide their applications free of charge making these free news apps an even bigger no-brainer. This leaves everyone with one big decision to make: which one(s) to download. A secondary concern you should also consider is whether you want a local news app. Again, these are almost always free to download; however, the quality of these varies tremendously and it's really a market-by-market issue. Of course, the bigger the market the better their Android news apps should be and this line of thinking usually holds true.
Regarding which of the many free Android news apps to download, the only way to figure it out is to learn more about them. Here is some periphery information about 10 of the best Android news apps:
FOX News
Like the TV channel and programming, this free Android app tends to provide its news from the more conservative point of view and spectrum. FOX News provides users with the latest news and updates from the people behind the FOX News Network. You can control the number of feeds and the type of news items you receive!
Tech Buzz Widget
Want to know the latest about technology, including any and all news about the Android OS, gaming, and mobile gadgets? If so, this free Android news app is the right app for you.
This is another app providing news on the mobile technologies niche. This one is more specialized toward information, news and rumors on all the latest about the Android OS and the Android Market.
Pulse News Reader
This Android news app will basically make you want to use your Android phone more and more for the sake of gathering news information. Its goal is to make reading your favorite news sources easier and more efficiently. It takes your favorite news sites and separates and orders them into a completely different look that's easier to read and browse through. It really is a great app to have.
NYTimes for Android phone
This is one of the apps that nothing should need to be said about. It's from one of the most trusted and popular news sources in the world. Now, you can read the famous NY TIMES articles without paying for the paper!
AP Mobile
This is one of the favorite free Android news apps of tens of thousands of users. AP Mobile gives you exclusive access to all Associated Press news feeds - the same source that provides news to every news outlet throughout the world.
BBC News
This app provides the latest headlines from one of the most trusted news sources in the world. It's very compact and convenient; you will never miss an important world news event again with BBC News on your Android phone.
Express News
One of the most worthwhile free Android news apps around, Express News gives you instant access to more than 300 news providers all over the world. From the AFP and Associated Press to more localized sources like the Canadian Press. This list goes on and on and is great for those who like to take in the news from a multitude of sources.
The official USA Today app is definitely one of the best free Android news apps around. Get the latest news (current events, sports, weather, society and more) from one of the mot circulated newspapers in the United States.
NewsRob (Google Reader / RSS)
This free Android app is an RSS/Atom newsreader that syncs the most recent articles and content from feeds. It is auto-synced with Google Reader and allows for partial feeds in case you want to read the articles offline. Easily said, it's one of the very best RSS/Atom readers available.
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Today, a life of a pupil is virtually unimaginable without tutors. They help pull up the material, prepare for final exams, acquire knowledge in additional courses.
How to form a working relationship between a tutor and a sightless child? Where to find a teacher for a visually challenged pupil? Parents of sightless schoolchildren who found it necessary to hire a tutor tell Special View about their experience.
Yelena, Yegor's mother
Audio description: a coloured photo. Two young men are sitting at a wooden table and playing chess.
"Yegor had several tutors. He was preparing for the Unified National Exam in history, pulling up English and Russian, perfecting his skills in chess and singing. Four years ago we were looking for a chess tutor using Profi.ru website. We filled in a request form, and many people responded to it. But then I remembered that I hadn't mentioned the fact that Yegor couldn't see. I wrote it in a comment to our request form, and after that nearly all of the teachers refused us.
But there was one young man named Vladimir who called us anyway. He said that he was willing to try and teach Yegor. My son was at a beginner's level, and together with Vladimir they started playing without a chessboard. Thanks to lessons with Vladimir, Yegor became a pretty good chess player. Vladimir recommended him to take part in competitions, so my son started going to chess tournaments among sightless players. He didn't have a chance to participate in many tournaments: first, the pandemic started, then he had to prepare for college entrance exams.
But he is still taking lessons from Vladimir. Two days a week they meet in Zoom and play. Yegor likes competing with different people, and together with his tutor he is able to do it using a special app. Vladimir tells him about the moves his adversary makes, Yegor announces his own moves, and the tutor moves his pieces on a virtual board.
In course of these four years, Vladimir has become not just Yegor's teacher, but his friend. They begin their sessions by sharing their news, they are genuinely interested in each other's lives. Of course, over the years the price of Vladimir's lessons has risen, but for Yegor he keeps his old price that he set at the very beginning.
Audio description: a coloured photo. A bright room with a window covered with venetian blinds. A red-haired boy in a blue shirt is sitting at a wooden table in front of a computer. A fair-haired young woman in an orange jacket is displayed on its screen. She is sitting beside a black board and speaking. On the boy's table, there are a folder and a book, potted plants and an aroma diffuser with scented sticks.
Moreover, Yegor took online lessons in English and Russian when he was preparing for the Unified National Exam. He was talking to his teacher first using Skype, then Zoom. She had had prior experience of working with sightless pupils, so she didn't have difficulties in organizing his lessons.
There was a period when Yegor studied English offline. By word of mouth we found a nice aged English teacher who used to come to us. She wasn't discouraged by the fact that Yegor was visually challenged, she just asked permission to come to us and meet my son, and then decide whether she would take him as a pupil. Yegor, in his turn, felt it very important to find understanding with the teacher, so as to create a comfortable atmosphere that would favor his learning.
They liked each other, and he took lessons from that teacher for two and a half years. She didn't use computer, and at that period my son had no Braille display which could help him study a foreign language. So I went to a library for the blind and took an English textbook by Bonk printed in Braille, and also I found an analog in ordinary script using Avito website. I gave the latter to our tutor. Using these two books they studied grammar. During their lessons, they listened to audio records of English literature pieces, and through this, Yegor perfected his pronunciation. When we bought a Braille display, we scanned materials in flat print and transcribed them into the convenient form, so Yegor could then read them by himself.
Then we had another tutor, Vartan, from Pedagogic Excellence Centre, who helped Yegor prepare for School Olympics in History. It may seem that History is the most available discipline for a sightless person to study and pass exam in, but this is not so. The Unified National Exam and School Olympics in History have a lot of visual tasks that need to be adapted for a visually challenged pupil. Pedagogic Excellence Centre employees have done a titanic work to create tasks that would be accessible for him, thus enabling my son to participate in several School Olympics in History. As a result of such a competition, Yegor entered The Higher School of Economics. At the moment he is studying there at Humanitarian Faculty, History Department.
Galina, Pavel's mother
"Pavel had a sightless tutor in Computer Studies. My son could use a computer, but he needed help with some new programs and in acquiring skills to surf the Internet. We started looking for a tutor who could come to our place. Our friends recommended Irina, a sightless teacher of Computer Studies. She agreed to give lessons to our son, so we invited her.
Irina was able to move around Moscow on her own, but finding her way in unfamiliar places without help wasn't easy for her. She used to come to the subway station near our home, then I picked her up and together we took a bus that went to our block.
Pavel and Irina hit it off nicely. They understood each other pretty well, so the learning process was running smoothly. As a result of Irina's lessons, my son became good at using the basic computer programs and learned to work on the Internet. What is more, she helped us choose a new computer and install the required software. When tutoring in person was over, Irina went on to consulting Pavel through Skype.
I believe that when a sightless pupil has a sightless teacher, it is most valuable, because they understand each other perfectly. In that case, the learning process is not hampered by difficulties associated with the peculiarities of a sightless pupil's perception.
Tatyana, Alicia's mother
Audio description: a coloured photo. A fair-haired six-year-old boy in a white T-shirt and orange overalls is sitting at the same table. He is forming something out of modeling clay, repeating after a woman in pink jacket who watches him from computer screen.
"We live in Sydney, Australia. Our daughter is twelve and she is studying at home. When Alicia started going to school, we didn't get adequate support, and the reason was quite trivial: the lack of specialists. In Australia, there are no schools for sightless and visually challenged children with normal mental development, because such children study in ordinary schools along with those who have no physical disabilities. According to the law, schools must support sightless pupils, but there are precious few specialists who can provide such assistance.
Here, children go to school when they reach the age of five, and for two years Alicia studied together with the others, but then she couldn't keep up with her classmates, and so we transferred her to home schooling.
Alicia couldn't read in English (although she could read in Russian because I taught her myself). Then by sheer luck we found our first tutor. She was just another mum of a physically challenged child. She never even studied to become a teacher. But she was talented, creative, full of energy and ideas. In order to teach Alicia, she used some application on her tablet to enlarge letters, and other techniques. Thanks to this, my daughter learned to read in English in a couple of months.
Then we discovered Zoom. It was in 2017, long before the lockdown. I subscribed Alicia to a course on Ancient Rus history, which took place at a Russian school in another town. This was a group course, and it turned out she couldn't participate in it, because there was much visual material (illustrations, homework with pictures to colour). But the discipline itself was interesting for her, so we just asked the teacher to give Alicia individual lessons, and explained that the material should be presented to our daughter without visual aids. And this worked all right. Instead of colouring pictures for homework, she made installations out of LEGO.
Then we found her a Maths tutor. He was an aged man, in retirement. He used to work at a university in Russia. He was a highly professional and interesting person. He invented tasks for her on the go. They were talking through Skype, sitting in front of a huge white board with a thick black marker. She is still studying with him, for more than three years, now mostly without our assistance.
Our daughter has always been greatly interested in Russian language, so through our friends we found her a school teacher from Russia. Alicia has been studying with her for about three years, too. At first our tutor used to send us materials for the lesson and homework via the Internet, and I enlarged the texts and printed them out. But this couldn't last long, because texts and tasks grew bigger and bigger, and the load on Alicia's eyesight became more intense. To solve this problem, we bought our child an iPad Pro, and after this, a new life started for us.
Although iPad was not invented specially for the sightless or visually impaired, but it has the best functions they need. We began printing all digital texts as PDF files and upload them into various apps, we scanned textbooks and workbooks and uploaded them there, too. If the task was to write something or insert answers, Alicia did this using Notability app. She enlarged the screen and wrote on it with her finger. When you scale the screen down again, it looks like ordinary lines written by hand. This is very convenient for tutors, because they can use the same textbooks, only scanned as PDF files. During lessons they usually don't do any writing in order to save time, all the writing is given her as homework.
Alicia can also use Braille. During the lockdown, my husband created a website that can identify Braille script in English and some other languages, www.abcbraille.com. Now one can make a picture of a text written in Braille, upload it at this website, click Translate button, and the translation will appear on the photo below the lines in Braille. This way one can send it to teachers. For example, our tutor who reads and discusses with Alicia texts in English, uses this option.
All in all, finding a tutor for individual lessons with a sightless child is not that difficult, but including the child into group classes is much more complicated. For instance, we had the following problems: during a lesson in a group, pupils need to read a portion of text which is usually shown on a presentation screen. If you enlarge it, big gaps appear between the lines, and you need time to scroll them down to the next line. And we have to explain this to the teacher.
Sometimes during Zoom lessons a teacher demands that children push the Yellow Hand Button if they wish to answer a question (which is equal to raising a hand in this program). Doing this fast is difficult for Alicia: she needs to scroll the screen, find the hand, but while she is still looking for it, someone else has already pushed the button, so she loses the opportunity to offer her opinion. Sometimes teachers ask to turn on the camera, but during lessons our daughter is holding her iPad horizontally, so the camera sees only a part of her face, and she doesn't even know what exactly the teacher sees. It is better when she is not required to turn the camera on".


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October 18: Saint Luke the Evangelist—Feast
First Century, died c. age 84
Patron Saint of artists, bachelors, bookbinders, brewers, butchers, glassworkers, goldworkers, laceworkers, notaries, physicians, and surgeons
Pre-Congregation canonization
Liturgical Color: Red
Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us, I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received. ~Luke 1:1–4
In the first century, the city of Antioch was the capital of the Roman province of Syria and one of the most important cities in the eastern Mediterranean. For centuries, its ancient remains could be found in Antakya, Turkey, until a February 2023 earthquake obliterated many treasured religious sites. In the first century, Antioch was a central trade route in the Roman Empire, a culturally diverse city, mostly Greek-speaking, and an intellectual hub with a massive library. Antioch was also one of the earliest Christian communities, initially evangelized by Saints Paul and Barnabas, and whose first bishop was Saint Peter, "and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians" (Acts 11:26). Today's exceptionally important saint, Saint Luke the Evangelist, was most likely born, raised, and discovered the faith in this city.
Luke is credited with writing the Gospel of Saint Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. According to the fourth-century historian, Eusebius, Luke "was of Antiochian parentage and a physician by profession, and…was especially intimate with Paul and well acquainted with the rest of the apostles" (3.4). Saint Paul identifies Luke in several of his epistles as being his close companion and as a physician (see Colossians 4:14; Philemon 1:24; 2 Timothy 4:11).
The fact that Luke was a faithful companion of Saint Paul is also revealed in the Acts of the Apostles when the narrative of Saint Paul's journeys moves to the first-person plural, to "we," implying Luke is part of the missionary activity he describes. The "we" passages begin in Acts 16:10–17 when Saint Paul receives a vision to go to Macedonia while in Troas. It appears that from this trip onward, Luke accompanied Saint Paul. The travels included Macedonia and Greece, Antioch, Galatia, Phrygia, Ephesus, back through Macedonia and Greece, and to Jerusalem, where Saint Paul was arrested and sent to Rome, spending two years there before being executed. It appears from Saint Paul's writings that Saint Luke remained with him until the end—"Try to join me soon, for Demas, enamored of the present world, deserted me and went to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. Luke is the only one with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry" (2 Timothy 4:9–11). The second letter to Timothy was most likely written just before Saint Paul was executed.
Based on the prologue of his own Gospel, Luke was not an eyewitness to Jesus' ministry from the beginning; rather, he accurately investigated everything anew and wrote down his findings in an orderly sequence (see Luke 1:1–4). Saint Paul mentions Mark, the author of the first Gospel, next to Luke in his epistles, clearly indicating that Mark and Luke knew each other well. Luke's Gospel was written after Mark's, suggesting that Luke used Mark's Gospel as a source.
Most scholars believe that Luke was a Gentile convert. This conviction is largely based on Colossians 4:10–14, in which Saint Paul does not include Luke in his greetings by those "who are of the circumcision," meaning those who are Jews. He includes Luke after that in the grouping of the Gentiles. Furthermore, Luke's Gospel and the Acts give special attention to the Gentile converts, holding them in an important position. Thus, Luke was most likely the only one of the four Gospel writers who was not of Jewish origin. This is further evidenced by the fact that Luke's Gospel appears to have been written in Greek. His Greek grammar and structure are excellent, suggesting he is well educated in Greek language, literature, and culture.
Luke's Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles make up a two-volume single work. Both are written for a man named "Theophilus." In the prologue to the Gospel we read, "I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus…" (Luke 1:4). In the prologue to Acts we read, "In the first book, Theophilus, I dealt with all that Jesus did and taught until the day he was taken up…" (Acts 1:1–2). Scholars have varying opinions about who Theophilus is. He might be Saint Paul's lawyer, and Luke's writings might have been created for Saint Paul's defense before the Roman authorities. Theophilus might also be a wealthy benefactor who commissioned and paid for Luke's written accounts. However, many have suggested a spiritual interpretation rather than a literal one. The name "Theophilus" can mean "Friend of God." Thus, Luke could be writing broadly to everyone who is a friend of God.
The Gospel according to Luke, the longest of the four gospels, is sophisticated in its literary form and offers a depth of moral teaching. Luke includes a number of parables and events that are not included in the other Gospels. The events include: Annunciation to Zechariah (Luke 1:5–25); Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Luke 1:26–38); Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth and the Magnificat (Luke 1:39–56); Birth of John the Baptist with Zechariah's Canticle (Luke 1:57–80); Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:22–38); Jesus at the age of Twelve in the Temple (Luke 2:41–52); Jesus' Rejection at Nazareth (Luke 4:16–30); The Widow at Nain (Luke 7:11–17); A Sinful Woman Forgiven (Luke 7:36–50); Jesus Sends Out Seventy-two Disciples (Luke 10:1–24); Jesus visits the home of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38–42); and Zacchaeus the Tax Collector Climbs a Tree (Luke 19:1–10).
Additionally, there are several parables only found in Luke: Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37); Friend at Midnight (Luke 11:5–13); Rich Fool (Luke 12:13–21); Barren Fig Tree (Luke 13:6–9); Lost Sheep (Luke 15:3–7); Lost Coin (Luke 15:8–10); Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32); Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1–13); Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31); Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1–8); Pharisee and Tax Collector (Luke 18:9–14); and Ten Coins and Servants (Luke 19:11–27).
It should be noted that only Luke includes details from the life of our Blessed Mother. Her Magnificat, experience at the Annunciation, and Presentation in the Temple suggest he either had an intimate knowledge of these events directly from the Blessed Mother or was privileged to receive a reliable and detailed account of them from another source. There is also an ancient tradition that Saint Luke was an artist who painted the first icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus.
Early tradition states that Saint Luke died at the age of eighty-four in Boeotia, Greece. It is also an ancient belief that he died a martyr, though records are unreliable. His writings, however, are reliable. Together, the Gospel of Saint Luke and the Acts of the Apostles make up a significant portion of the New Testament. God clearly used this intelligent and well-educated man when the Holy Spirit inspired Luke to write a thorough, definitive, and orderly account of God's life-saving actions in the Person of Jesus Christ and the early Church. Saint Luke did the writing, but the Holy Spirit guided the pen, using Saint Luke's human experience and talent as the instrument.
As we honor this great evangelist, ponder the fact that while he wrote down this orderly account of the life of Christ and the early Church, little did Luke know that his writings would be among the most widely distributed writings in the history of the world and would be one of the primary instruments of the salvation of countless souls.
Saint Luke, you were a faithful servant of Saint Paul and a devout worshiper of Jesus, your Lord. You placed before God all your natural gifts, your education, time, and energy so that He could use you for the fulfillment of His holy will and the proclamation of the Gospel. Please pray for me, that I will always devote myself without hesitation to the fulfillment of God's will, so that God can use me as He will to draw many to Christ. Saint Luke, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Peace talks vital for Israel, says Prime Minister Netanyahu
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara wave national flags during the opening ceremony of The Maccabiah, the Jewish Olympic games held in Jerusalem under the auspices of the Maccabi Federation on July 18. AFP photo
Renewing negotiations with the Palestinians is "vital" for Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said July 20, after both sides agreed to lay the groundwork to resume talks frozen for three years."The resumption of the peace process is a vital strategic interest of the state of Israel," he said in a statement.
"It is important on its own to try to bring an end to the conflict between us and the Palestinians, and is important because of the challenges facing us, especially from Iran and Syria," he said.
Netanyahu's remarks were his first reaction to the July 19 night statement by US Secretary of State John Kerry, who said Israeli and Palestinian negotiators had agreed to meet to pave the way for a resumption of direct peace talks.
The last round of direct talks broke down in 2010 over the issue of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.
Netanyahu also stated the two central goals he perceived for the talks: "Preventing a bi-national state... that would endanger the future of the Jewish state, and preventing the establishment of another Iranian-sponsored terrorist state within our borders." He did not provide further details on what the sides had agreed upon ahead of the initial rounds of talks.
"I will insist on Israel's security demands and its vital interests," Netanyahu's statement said.
Speaking on privately owned Channel 2, Israeli Justice Minister and chief peace negotiator Tzipi Livni noted that while there were no preconditions to talks, "everything will be on the table", including the 1967 borders and east Jerusalem, which the Palestinians want as their future capital.
Earlier July 20, Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz said Israel would release a "limited" number of Palestinian prisoners as a "gesture", some of whom have been in prison for decades.
According to Israeli rights group B'Tselem, at least 4,713 Palestinians are imprisoned in the Jewish state.
Their release is one of the Palestinians' key demands for resuming peace talks, particularly the 107 prisoners arrested prior to 1993, when the Oslo peace accords were signed.
'Not playing games'
An Israeli official said no prisoners would be released before direct talks begin, and the process would then be dependent on the Palestinians proving they are "really serious and not playing games".
Kerry gave away very little detail of the agreement, which came after four days of consultations with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, saying both sides had reached "an agreement that establishes a basis for resuming direct final status negotiations".
"This is a significant and welcome step forward," he added, having doggedly pushed the two sides to agree to resume talks in six intense trips to the region since becoming secretary of state in February.
A State Department official said Kerry had wrenched a commitment from both sides "on the core elements that will allow direct talks to begin".
The Israelis and Palestinians remain far apart on final status issues including the borders of a future Palestinian state, the right of return of Palestinian refugees and east Jerusalem, where Palestinians envision the capital of their future state.
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has also repeatedly called for a freeze to Israeli settlement building and a prisoner release.
"The ball is now in Israel's court," a Palestinian official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. "Kerry has proposed the bases for a resumption of negotiations and asked Netanyahu to respond favourably to one of them.
"The bases are the release of Palestinians jailed before the Oslo accords, minors, the sick or the elderly," he said. "And that Israel recognise the 1967 (border) lines as a reference point, or a halt to settlement building." The official said Netanyahu had agreed to hold a special cabinet session to draw up Israel's response to Kerry's proposals.
The Islamist Hamas movement which runs the Gaza Strip rejected a return to talks, saying Abbas had no legitimate right to negotiate on behalf of the Palestinian people.
And the leftist Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine warned that "a return to talks outside the framework of the United Nations and its resolutions would be political suicide."


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Fall 2021 Pulmonary Disease Board Summary
November 2, 2021 | Posted by ABIM | ABIM Governance
The Pulmonary Disease Board met virtually on October 1, 2021 to discuss recent and upcoming changes at ABIM, as well as many other important issues facing the discipline.
Below is a summary of the key takeaways from the meeting:
Leadership Update
Richard J. Baron, MD, ABIM President and CEO, joined the Pulmonary Disease Board to provide members with recent updates, including:
- Reflecting on the spring 2021 Internal Medicine Summit, and how ABIM and specialty societies could collaborate to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts across internal medicine.
- Sharing reactions to a joint statement issued by ABIM, the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), and the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) cautioning physicians about disseminating misinformation on COVID-19.
- Previewing the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA), slated to launch in January 2022 in 12 specialties and in 2023 in Pulmonary Disease.
Procedural Requirements for Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Initial Certification
In order to be eligible for ABIM certification in pulmonary disease and/or critical care medicine, physicians must fulfill specified training and procedural competency requirements. ABIM has recently received a request from the Association of Pulmonary Critical Care Program Directors (APCCMPD) requesting that pulmonary artery catheterization (PAC) be removed from the list of required procedural competencies for dual certification in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine.
Pulmonary Disease Board members engaged in a discussion about the relevance of the current list of procedure requirements, suggesting the potential inclusion of other procedures.
Before any change is made, ABIM will reach out to the pulmonary/critical care medicine community to learn about their opinions on the current list of procedural competencies. Specialty Board members suggested additional stakeholder groups to be consulted, such as patient groups and specialty societies.
Feedback from the Critical Care Medicine Board will also be obtained, and as a next step ABIM research staff will use feedback from both Specialty Boards to develop a survey for all pulmonary disease and critical care medicine diplomates about how frequently they perform the currently required procedures in practice. Stakeholder feedback will also be shared with program directors for their input, with all findings presented to the Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Boards for a final decision on what the procedural requirements for initial certification should be going forward.
Approval of Specialty Board Members for Selection by the ABIM Council
The Pulmonary Disease Board reviewed candidates for open positions and recommended two to the ABIM Council for consideration. Members were encouraged to take into account the overall composition of the Pulmonary Disease Board with respect to practice setting and demographic representation, along with candidates' prior experience and reasons for wanting to serve on the Pulmonary Disease Board.
The ABIM Council will review the Pulmonary Disease Board's recommendations and make final selections. Candidates will be notified by spring 2022 and all new Governance members will be announced in July 2022.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Progress Report
Pamela Browner White, Senior Vice President of Communications and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer; Lorna Lynn, MD, Vice President for Medical Education Research and the Staff Administrator for the Board of Director's Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and Weifeng Weng, PhD, Director of Research Analysis, updated the Pulmonary Disease Board on ABIM's progress in advancing DEI and becoming an actively anti-racist organization.
Ms. Browner White noted that she has been Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer for a little more than a year at the time of the meeting, and encouraged Specialty Board members to visit the year in review post on the ABIM blog.
She also reminded the Specialty Board of ABIM and ABIM Foundation's Racial Justice statement: "It's not simply enough to say passively we will do no harm; we pledge actively to do our part in opposing and dismantling systems and policies that cause harm to our patients and disproportionately affect those in Black and Brown communities."
She said much of the work has been guided by this statement, and updated members in a number of areas ABIM is making progress.
Dr. Lynn and Dr. Weng then provided an overview of race and ethnicity data for the overall internal medicine diplomate population and for pulmonary disease diplomates. Dr. Lynn noted that while the current reports rely on external data, in the future, ABIM will ask diplomates to self-identify with regards to their gender, race and ethnicity.
ABIM will collaborate with society partners and others to decide on what identifiers will be used. Making the reasons clear as to why we will begin to the collect this information is vitally important; it's all about assuring that our programs are fair, and that we make sure a broad range of voices are included in our discussions.
Pulmonary Disease Board members shared their reactions to these data and their ideas for how ABIM can best move this work forward, as well as their personal experiences working within their own institutions.
As ABIM continues this work it will keep the community informed on its progress. More information can be found in a special section of our blog entitled ABIM's Commitment to Health Equity.
Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKATM) Update
Alison Carey, Senior Director of Engagement and Digital Experience, gave the Specialty Board a preview of the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA) Platform and updated them about how ABIM has engaged physicians throughout the development process to ensure it will meet their needs and provide a good user experience.
The engagement work included establishing a Physician Advisory Panel of 10 board certified physicians, who met on a monthly basis to share feedback on a variety of areas, such as the LKA assessment platform, communications materials, and other program design elements.
The Panel's insights were enhanced through regular user-testing sessions, additional physician interviews, surveys and feedback gleaned from diplomate phone calls and emails. In addition, in August 2021, 26 physicians volunteered to serve as beta testers for the LKA platform to help identify bugs and any user experience issues; their feedback resulted in important improvements to the assessment platform prior to launch.
All of this physician feedback also helped generate a comprehensive LKA Physician Journey, outlining physician opportunities and challenges. Some of the top challenges were discussed during the meeting to help prepare members in case colleagues approach them with questions.
For example, one challenge identified was that enrolling and participating at the beginning of a physician's assessment due year is a departure from how many diplomates engage with MOC, and may not be intuitive. To address this challenge, ABIM will communicate clearly through multiple channels, including emails, social media, its website and more to ensure physicians are informed about this new process.
Pulmonary Disease Board Members also shared concerns about the number of questions someone would need to answer if they participated in the LKA for more than one certificate, and learned that staff are exploring ways to realize efficiencies for aligned disciplines in the future that could reduce the number of questions needed. It was also recognized that diplomates often have assessments due in different years, and for some they may decide to mix and match by choosing LKA in one discipline and the traditional, 10-year MOC exam in another.
ABIM plans to continue engaging with the community beyond the LKA launch and make improvements based upon physician feedback. All ABIM Board Certified physicians are encouraged to join the Community Insights Network where they may receive occasional requests to share their thoughts about various ABIM programs or topics.
Enrollment for the 2022 LKA opens December 1, 2021 for 12 disciplines, and the first batch of questions will be delivered January 4, 2022. As a reminder, the LKA will launch in 2023 for Pulmonary Disease. Learn more about LKA's features, benefits, and other important details at abim.org/lka.
LKA Rollout Schedule
Exploring Opportunities to Enhance Trust Between ABIM and the Community
In an effort to continually improve its programs and relationships with the diplomate community, Specialty Board members engaged in an exercise aimed at identifying opportunities to enhance trust between ABIM and the physicians it serves. Insights previously gleaned through Governance member feedback have informed other important changes at ABIM, including advancing DEI initiatives, better accommodations for nursing mothers, and the LKA launching in 2022.
A number of ideas emerged during this session, such as ensuring diplomate feedback is incorporated into all programmatic decisions, and increasing the frequency of communications about MOC. Specialty Board members also suggested new videos could be created about various aspects of ABIM's programs, and that wherever possible communications should be personalized to the individual physician.
Similar sessions are being held at each ABIM Specialty Board meeting throughout the fall. The top ideas will be presented to the ABIM Council for further consideration of future implementation.
In Closing
The Pulmonary Disease Board values the feedback and commentary of the entire medical community, including diplomates and society partners.
Do you have any questions? Are you interested in how to get involved?
If you have questions after reading this report, please connect with us through the following channels:
- Subscribe to the ABIM blog
- Call:1-800-441-ABIM (2246)
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Join our Governance to help guide our future direction
- Join our Community Insights Network to share your feedback.


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Update: The original versions of Metal Gear, Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance alongside Konami Collector's Series: Castlevania and Contra are now available on PC via Gog.com.
These Classic KONAMI games return to modern computers on https://t.co/0zZ3ohgeGN!!
— Konami (@Konami) September 25, 2020
● 3 classic Metal Gear games now available on https://t.co/0zZ3ohgeGN
● KONAMI Collector's Series: Castlevania & Contra returns for true retro fans!@GOGcom #MetalGear #Castlevania #Contra pic.twitter.com/z5nl6bHcHW
Original: A series of ratings given by the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee suggest that a a slew of older Konami games, including the original Metal Gear and Metal Gear Solid, could be making their way to PC.
This would mark the first time that the original Metal Gear is playable on PC while also putting both Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance on digital stores after a very long wait.
As spotted by Gematsu, ratings have been given to Konami Collector's Series: Castlevania and Contra, Metal Gear, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance.
Konami Collector's Series, Metal Gear, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance Coming to PC
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance is the PC and Xbox port of Sons of Liberty that also expanded upon the PS2 version with additional content.
Konami Collector's Series: Castlevania and Contra brings together five titles – Castlevania, Castlevania II Simon's Quest, Castlevania III Dracula's Curse, Contra and Super C – that are also part of the respective games' anniversary collections.
Recently, rumors of a Metal Gear Solid remake exclusive to the PS5 have cropped up, also mentioning the possibility of a Metal Gear Solid 2 remaster.
As Konami has yet to provide an official response to the rumors or the ratings, it's unclear whether the remake/remaster could also be headed to PC.
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