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Scrovegni Chapel
The Scrovegni Chapel cycle of frescoes is considered one of the greatest art masterpieces of the Italian and European 14th century painting. It is the most complete and best preserved cycle of frescoes painted by the Tuscan master Giotto. Colours and light, poetry and pathos. God and Man. Nature and History, Human feelings and Faith mix together in a unique and inimitable style, which totally transformed the language of Western art.
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Baptistery of the Cathedral
Between 1375 and 1378 the Tuscan painter Giusto de Menabuoi decorated the walls of the Baptistery with a cycle of frescoes depicting scenes from the Ancient and New Testament. The dome is completely covered by the so called Paradise: Christ at the centre of the dome is surrounded by an astonishing number of angels and saints.
On the walls are the lives of st. John the Baptist and Jesus. On the small apse are scenes from the Apocalypse.
The decoration was commissioned by Fina Buzzaccarini, the wife of Francesco il Vecchio Da Carrara, Lord of Padua in the 14th century.
Many of the scenes are delightful, Giusto loved to represent maps and geographical elements, therefore you will also admire the beautiful map of the world that he represented in the scene of the Creation and a number of views of Padua's boroughs and churches that Giusto painted in the backgrounds of the sacred episodes.
The Palazzo della Ragione was built in 1218 and enlarged in 1306. Until 1797 it was used as city council's assembly hall and palace of justice (hence the appelation della Ragione, meaning of reason).
The upper floor, called Il Salone, is a vast hall, one of the largest medieval halls of the world (mt. 81x27x27). It has a beautiful wooden ceiling and is decorated by an astounding cycle of frescoes depicting the astrological theories of Pietro d'Abano, a professor at La Sorbonne in Paris and later at Padua University in the 13th century. The frescoes represent the influxes of stars on men's activities and life. The gigantic wooden horse on the western side of the hall was built in 1466 and is modelled on Donatello's Gattamelata standing on Piazza del Santo. On the eastern side there is a contemporary version of the Foucault's Pendulum.
Multimedia information points in English are available inside the hall.
On the ground floor, the so called Sottosalone, are hosted various shops where you can find all sort of Paduan specialties and delicatessen.
The palace separates Piazza delle Erbe from Piazza dei Frutti, the seat of the daily fruit and vegetable market.
Basilica of St.Anthony
The Basilica of St. Anthony, often called Basilica del Santo, is a complex stately religious building which was started in 1232, a year after St. Anthony's death.
The outside of the Basilica is a mixture of Lombard, Tuscan and Byzantine styles; the 8 domes and the 2 bell-towers are built in the oriental style. The golden angel on the highest dome is said to turn following the winds, thus giving exact weather forecast.
The 3 bronze portals of the façade were planned by Camillo Boito (1895).
The plan of the interior is cruciform, with the nave and 2 aisles that unite behind the apses and create a semicircle where 9 radial chapels are to be seen.
Big columns separate the aisles.
In the Chapel of the Saint you will find the tomb (sarcophagus) of St.Anthony, by Andrea Briosco and Gianmaria Falconetto.
Inside the Basilica there are important ancient and contemporary works of art, among which the Chapel of the Blessed Luca Belludi, entirely frescoed by Giusto de' Menabuoi (1382), the Chapel of San Giacomo or San Felice with a beautiful cycle of paintings by Altichieri da Zevio (1374-78), the high altar with Donatello's sculptures, among which stands out the Crucifix (the Gattamelata equestrian statue in front of the Basilica is also by Donatello).
Other works are by Sansovino, Briosco, Tiepolo, Titian, Achille Casanova, Ubaldo Oppi, Pietro Annigoni, and many others.
The convent cloisters are also very fine, especially the magnolia cloister, where you can see numerous works in marble and a century-old magnolia tree.
Facing the Basilica if you look to your right you can see the Oratory of st. George, chapel of the Lupi di Soragna family, built in 1377 and entirely frescoed by Altichieri da Zevio (1379-1384), the Scuola del Santo, which contains paintings related to St. Anthony from different time periods including those by Titian, and the Antoniano Museum, opened in 1995 to commemorate the 8th centenary of St. Anthony's birth, in which you can find paintings, jewellery, paraments and sculptures.
Equestrian statue of Gattamelata
Location: Piazza del Santo, Padua, Italy
The Equestrian Statue of Gattamelata is sculpture by Italian early Renaissance artist Donatello, dating from 1453, located in the Piazza del Santo in Padua, Italy, today. It portrays the Renaissance condottiero Erasmo da Narni, known as "Gattamelata", who served mostly under the Republic of Venice, which ruled Padua at the time. is the first European equestrian monument that was used to expedite the human activity of "man". Only the Roman emperors, before this, they could have had an equestrian monument. This is why, today, the Gattamelata is the symbol of Padua
Eremitani Town Museums
The Eremitani Town Museums are housed in the restored rooms and cloisters of the former Hermits Monastery. Originally the seat of the museum collections was at Piazza del Santo. Between 1985 and 1997 the museum moved to Piazza Eremitani. The museum has two sections: Archeological Museum and Medieval and modern Art and the Multimedia room dedicated to the Scrovegni Chapel. In the Archaeological section you can admire preroman findings (8th-3rd century BC) coming from the paduan territory, roman findings and some Egyptian items.
The Museum of Medieval and Modern Art displays about 3000 paintings dating from the 13th to the 18th century.
Prato della Valle
Prato della Valle is one of the biggest square in Europe (90.000 mq). The Prato della Valle was transformed into a place for markets, performances and meetings in 1775. Statues of still famous persons, among which the mythical foundator of Padova Antenore.
Padua, City of Science
Padua is a great place to trace the history of man's progress and achievements in the field of science, technique and creativity. In its glorious University fundamental contributions to the progress of science and technology have been made.
The University of Padua was established in 1222. At the time the Commune was particularly wealthy and assured security and freedom to its citizens. It is one of the oldest universities in the world, the second in Italy after Bologna. It keeps several places of great historical value: the anatomy theatre (1594) which is the oldest in the world; the 14th century Medicine room; Galileo's chair; the Aula Magna and the 16th century Old Cloister the walls of which are lined with the coats of arms of students and professors who attended the University up to the 16th century.
The Botanic garden is another scientific treasure. It was founded in 1545 by Padua University for the study of the simples, i.e. medical plants. It is the oldest university botanical garden in the world, which has never changed its original settlement. It keeps about 6000 plants. since 1997 it is part of the Unesco World Cultural Heritage.
Another science place belonging to Padua University is the astronomic observatory, called La Specola. It was built in the 18th century on a tower belonging to Padua medieval castle to test the astronomic theories elaborated at the University. Today it houses the University Astronomy Department and a museum which showcases various scientific instruments coming from different countries.
Many other University Museums reveal the continuing influence of Padua University on world art and culture: the Geological and Paleonthological Museum, the Museum of Phisycs, the Museum of Mineralogy, and many institutes of research and scientific studies.


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Jason Burnstick may have a diploma in Criminology, but you won't find him anywhere near the cop shop or law courts – the Douglas grad is much more likely to be playing guitar and singing his heart out on stages across North America and around the world.
A singer-songwriter and member of the Cree First Nation, Jason's been singing blues and soul and playing lap slide guitar for more than 20 years. After graduating from Douglas nearly a decade ago, he spent five years working as youth coordinator for Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative Justice Services.
Four years ago, he quit his job to do music full time. It was the best decision he ever made.
"I have the greatest job in the world," he says. "I love what I do. I've been to Australia, Japan, all over Canada and the States. It's really crazy – you get paid to do what you love doing and you can support yourself doing it."
He's won his share of accolades, too. Last year he took home the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award for Best Album Cover Design, for Where the Blood Mixes. In 2009 he was nominated for a Jessie Richardson Theatre Award, was nominated for a Juno in 2007 and won a Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for Best Instrumental Album in 2005.
For those budding musicians out there who are thinking of making the leap from 9-5 to living the dream, Jason has a few words of wisdom.
"Have a plan, establish yourself and work hard," he advises. "You will only get out of it what you put in."
And, of course, the old adage – but one that rings true: Believe in yourself.
"I had a lot of doubters when I first came out. They're all over the place. But if you feel like you have it in you to do something, go for it. Don't let anybody else tell you anything different."
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- St. Patrick's Day celebrations are underway in Chicago, and this year the Mercy Home March for Kids is collecting "green" for their good cause.
Throughout the month of March, you'll see volunteers with their iconic shamrocks taking donations and raising awareness. The Mercy Home for Boys & Girls gives children and young adults an escape from poverty, violence, and loss by providing full-time care, counseling, and education. It's helped Chicago young people since 1887. Donations account for 99.9 percent of the operating costs for the youth home.
Expect to see volunteers at the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade, South Side Irish Parade, Northwest Side Irish Parade and more. You can also donate directly to Mercy Home online here.
ABC 7 is a proud media partner for the Mercy Home's March for Kids campaign.
Mark Schmeltzer and a group of volunteers from the Mercy Home stopped by the ABC 7 State Street Studios to talk about their campaign.
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls' March for Kids campaign
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The Well-Resourced Therapist: Preventing burnout and vicarious trauma
nscience UK
Friday, 12 October 2018 from 10:00 to 16:00
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The Well-Resourced Therapist: Preventing burnout and vicarious trauma
A one-day training workshop with Miriam Taylor
London, 12 October 2018 (Friday)
Fundamental to our therapeutic work with Trauma is our awareness and active control of vicarious traumatization; empathic engagement with the Trauma narrative can otherwise leave us emotionally drained and professionally ineffective. It is vital for our clients and our own self-care that the process of counter-transferential traumatisation is not just well recognised by us but also prevented proactively, ethically and responsibly. At this practical workshop which would be especially relevant for psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors and psychiatrists, Miriam draws upon her longstanding experience in specialist trauma services and her somatically informed, relational approach to therapy, as she explains:
- The evidence offered by neuroscientific research for vicarious traumatisation and how this can be utilised in a preventive manner
- The resources that are available to us, as therapists, through which we can not only enhance our resilience but also bear witness to the trauma narrative without dissociating or allowing ourselves to be pulled into the trauma contagion
- Paying close attention to our own history of trauma and caretaking and the impact these can potentially have on the therapeutic relationship
- Building our own somatic awareness and that of our clients with a view to enhancing safety, grounding and resilience
- Applying reflective practice for mutual healing
- How we can rethink our traditional theoretical models from a relational standpoint, so as to best prevent occupational burnout
Utilising clinical vignettes that illustrate the key dilemmas faced by therapists, together with relational and somatic examples, the workshop allows us to reflect on our therapeutic approaches while highlighting the most effective methods for building and sustaining resilient, relational containers.
About the speaker
Miriam Tayloris a UKCP registered Gestalt psychotherapist, supervisor and international trainer who has been in private practice since 1995. Her background was in adult education before she trained as a counsellor and psychotherapist. Working as clinical lead of a young peoples' service, pointed her towards specialising in trauma, and for several years she worked in a specialist trauma service. Miriam's particular interest is in the relational integration of trauma and the role of the body. She teaches in the UK and internationally, is an Academic Consultant and examiner for Metanoia Institute, London, and an associate of Relational Change. Her relevant publications include 'Trauma Therapy and Clinical Practice: Neuroscience, Gestalt and the Body' published by the OUP in 2014. www.miriamtaylortherapy.co.uk
Workshop Schedule
9:45AM: Registration
10:00AM: Session 1: The resilient, relational container
In the first session, we comprehend the multiple ways in which Trauma manifests itself in the therapeutic relationship, and establish the need for a resilient container for our work. Through case vignettes and examples, we understand how we can view this from a relational standpoint and the signs we need to look out for in somatic countertransference.
12:30PM: Lunch Break (a light lunch is provided as part of the seminar)
1:00PM: Session 2: self-sacrifice and self-care
This interactive session builds on our understanding from Session 1 and considers the emotional and traumatic aspects of our own history that we bring to the therapeutic relationship. We look at our inclination to help others and how we can effectively and ethically balance this with the need for self-care.
3:00PM: Coffee Break
3:15PM: Session 3: Effective use of resources
We look at practical implications of our discussions and consider:
- What neuroscience can teach us in terms of preventive measures
- Enhancing somatic awareness for both therapist and client
- Bringing elements of reflection in our therapeutic stance and utilizing these to build resilience
- Recognizing and effectively utilizing the resources we have at our disposal
4:00PM: Close
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SW1H 9NQ London
United Kingdom
Friday, 12 October 2018 from 10:00 to 16:00
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Saved by the (wedding) bells! (Sorry, we had to). Lark Voorhies, A.K.A. in the '90s as Bayside High's Lisa Turtle, is officially a married woman! The former TV star snuck off to have not one, but two ceremonies with Jimmy Green, a music engineer, who she met a year ago through Facebook, Perez Hilton reports.
The lovebirds first had a commitment ceremony on April 1st and then a Las Vegas nuptials on April 30. And as if that weren't enough, they're planning to have another celebration, including family and friends, next year. We can only hope that Elizabeth Berkley will serve as maid of honor.
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Hopefully Jimmy Fallon can attend too — he did host a Saved by the Bell reunion on his show earlier this year, where it was revealed he was one of the Bayside High buddies too! Voorhies wasn't involved in that reunion, so he can make it up to her by attending. We can only cross our fingers that Mark‑Paul Gosselaar, Tiffani Thiessen, and Mario Lopez show up too to help their cast mate celebrate her recent union, and that we get some photographic proof!
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Five Things You Need to Know: Worthless!; Worthlessness Now Spreading to Alt-A?; What Does All This Subprime Stuff Mean for You?; Everything You Need to Know About the Consumer Price Index; Humphrey Hawkins: No News, Is Good News!
What you need to know (and what it means)!
Minyanville's daily Five Things You Need to Know to stay ahead of the pack on Wall Street:
1. Worthless!
Bear Stearns (BSC) yesterday afternoon told investors in two troubled hedge funds it manages that one fund was worthless and the other had only about nine cents remaining for every dollar invested following bad bets on the US subprime mortgage market.
- How fast can something like this happen?
- Snap your fingers. The two Bear Stearns hedge funds, worth an estimated $1.5 billion at the end of last year, were reporting stellar returns even as recently as this spring.
- Now, the net value of assets in in the High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies Enhanced Leverage Fund are zero, according to the Wall Street Journal.
- And the net value of assets in its other, larger, less-leveraged fund lost about 91%.
- The net-asset value represents the value of an investor's holdings after debts have been paid.
- Meanwhile, Bear Stearns, which last month said it would offer a $1.6 billion loan to shore up the more "conservative" of the two funds and help it sell its assets, nonchalantly reported yesterday that about $1.4 billion of the loan remains untapped, the New York Times said.
- So, in other words, it appears Bear Sterns was able to either sell or take down internally all the holdings of the funds at a level that wipes out customers, but leaves the firm fairly well covered. Sweet!
2. Worthlessness Now Spreading to Alt-A?
Yesterday Moody's Investor Services said it has put on "negative credit watch" $318 million worth of bonds backed Alt-A mortgages.
- What is this so-called Alt-A mortgage stuff about?
- Alt-A mortgages are loans where borrowers lack some of the documentation required by traditional mortgages.
- For example, if you are a salesperson with somewhat unpredictable income, but you have otherwise good credit, you may not be able to qualify for a traditional prime mortgage, but you're not subprime either.
- In that case you would fit into the Alt-A category; kind of a gray area between prime and subprime.
- The potential Moody's downgrades are important because other ratings agencies may follow suit; the result being additional bond downgrades triggering potential sales by funds that own the bonds and aren't allowed by charter or restriction to hold bonds in the portfolio below a certain grade.
- Oh yeah, and in a related story crossing the Bloomberg wire was this little nugget from Moody's:
"Moody's Investors Service said it wasn't hired for 75% of the commercial mortgage-backed securities ratings assignments in the past few months because of its requirements for extra credit enhancements."
- In other words, issuers were and are "rate shopping." How does that work? Well, companies such as Moody's make money by being hired by issuers to rate bonds.
- Sort of the way some home appraisers develop reputations for being "generous" in their appraisals to help borrowers meet down payment requirements, for example, the ratings agencies are competitive in how they rate the bonds, some being a bit more "generous" in their ratings than others.
3. What Does All This Subprime Stuff Mean for You?
The largest issue (for now) in the subprime (and growing Alt-A) space is leverage employed by hedge funds. The two Bear Stearns funds that blew up were obviously highly-levered. So it doesn't take much of a haircut to produce stunning losses. But what about us normal folks? Is this going to hit my 401k? Are my stock investments at risk?
- This is all about hedge funds and leverage, right?
- Mutual funds, bond mutual funds, aren't invested in subprime mortgage-backed securities... are they?
- Actually, some are. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Franklin Strategic Mortgage Portfolio and the Franklin Total Return Fund are among the mutual funds with subprime-related securities in their portfolios.
- Fidelity's Intermediate Bond Fund and the Fidelity Total Bond Fund also reportedly have some investments in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) that are subject to ratings downgrades from S&P.
- And then there are the stocks with subprime-mortgage exposure.
- Accredited Home Lenders (LEND) and NovaStar Financial (NFI) certainly have exposure; LEND is nearly 50% year-to-date (most of the damage occurring between February and March), while NFI is down nearly 80% year-to-date.
- In fact, just throw a rock in the Financial sector and you'll likely hit a bad apple or two.
- Year-to-date the Financial sector is among the worst performers among stocks.
- The S&P 500 is up a little more than 9% year-to-date, the Dow is up 12%, while the PHLX Bank Sector Index (BKX) is down 1.75% and the iShares Financial Sector ETF (IYF) is off nearly 2%.
- While financials account for a large percentage - about 19% - of the S&P 500's overall sector weighting, the fact the S&P 500 is up for the year indicates strong outperformance coming from somewhere other than financials.
- So while the subprime mess may be bad for certain stocks and mutual funds, there are opportunities elsewhere.
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4. Everything You Need to Know About the Consumer Price Index
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in June, the smallest gain in five months according to data released this morning from the Labor Department. But first, what is this so-called Consumer Price Index that the Federal Reserve and economists are so worried about. and why doesn't it ever seem to show what our bank accounts do; namely, higher prices for everything we need - gas, food, healthcare, education - and lower prices for just about anything we might not need but buy anyway - computers, flat screen television sets, consumer electronics?
The Consumer Price Index (CPI for short) is simply an estimate of the changes in prices paid for goods services bought by households each month. Now, you're not really going to believe this, but we'll tell you anyway: The CPI calculation uses price data collected by the Bureau of Labor Services from a sample of retail and service outlets on a sample of goods and services over a sample period from a sample of U.S. households. In other words, it's a sample of a sample of a sample of a sample. The BLS collects the data from 87 urban areas and 23,000 retail and service establishments around the country.
- OK, so number crunchers crunch numbers and then report some figure that seems meaningless to our bank accounts. So what?
- Well, the Federal Reserve is very concerned about price stability and the Consumer Price Index is one of the measures the Fed uses to set their interest rate policy.
- Questions:
1) For us, in the real world, what do we really need to know about the CPI?
2) Do we need to know about it for our 401k allocations?
3) Do we really even need to know about it for trading?
4) What about for running our businesses and planning for future expenditures?
- The answer to these questions, as much as it may rub "scientists" the wrong way are:
1) Not much.
2) Not really.
3) Eh, not as much as people think.
4) Maybe a little bit, but you'd just ignore what the figures are telling you anyway.
- The reality is that we are not very good at predicting inflation, understanding how it affects stocks price movements, especially over the short term, and even adjusting our lifestyles to follow what our bank accounts and expenditures are telling us about inflation at the household level.
- So why bother?
- Well, the illusion of control is a very powerful thing. For example, think about how you feel when you watch a magic trick that you can't figure out.
- Much of what the Fed does is related to managing (or, attempting to manage) "inflation expectations" and using policy tools to "manage price stability."
- For that reason, tracking price movements is important for the Fed. As for what we need to know?
- Well, it's important to be able to present ourselves in social situations as having some modicum of intelligence and a comfortable degree of current event awareness.
- Note: We said "comfortable." If we seem to know too much, we run the risk of coming across as a jerk.
- If we know too little - especially if we know too little by pre-meditated intention ("I couldn't care less!), we run the risk of coming across asan arrogant jerk.
- So, with that in mind, here's what we need to know for this afternoon's happy hour:
1) The core CPI, which excludes food and energy, was up just 0.2%, and is now running at a 2.2% pace for the year - very close to the Fed's "comfort level."
2) The year-over-year increase in Core CPI equaled the smallest 12-month gain for core CPI since March 2006.
3) Everyone is hysterical over Food Inflation, so keep in mind that food inflation rose 0.5% after a 0.3% rise in May.
4) To make yourself seem more human and warm, relate that tidbit about food inflation as follows:
"Man, I saw where food inflation was up 0.5% in June and I thought "Ha! No kidding! Get out of the economics department for a minute and buy some milk and eggs!" This will allow someone else to participate in the conversation and feel smart by noting that the food CPI was actually led by the largest increases in poultry and dairy prices since 2004.
5) Oh yeah, gasoline prices moderated a bit, but are still near a record, which you already knew because you are the one who pays for filling your own car up.
Benign inflation and slowing housing. No worries. Today's beginning of the two-day Humphrey-Hawkins testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is just what we've come to expect from the chairman: No news, which is good news, which is just as the Fed anticipated, everything going according to plan and no worries.
5. Humphrey Hawkins: No News, Is Good News!
Benign inflation and slowing housing. No worries. Today's beginning of the two-day Humphrey-Hawkins testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is just what we've come to expect from the chairman: No news, which is good news, which is just as the Fed anticipated, everything going according to plan and no worries.
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We had a good day with Rob and his son Drew! A big one got away!
Water temps are consistently dropping, heading towards the coldest part of the season. The fishing is good for big fish, numbers are not typically high during December but when anglers do get one to the net it's typically good quality by means of size. Indicator fishing has been more productive than stripping. It appears that the best time to fish right now is during the warmest of the day, noon to 3-ish.
Anglers Nick and Shawn landed some decent fish this week! As did Utah guide Wade Isaman. The weather is supposed to be mild for a few days, let's hope for more storms soon!
The last few days have produced some decent fish from shore, which is an improvement from the last few weeks. The most likely cause was the drop in temps, which have picked back up today with 62 for the high, and 70 tomorrow. So the long and short is that it's hit and miss right now, and the deeper you can get your line the better. Temps are expected to drop around Tuesday with lows in the near 30 and into the 20's, so that should improve shore fishing. Water temps are 58-60 degrees. If you're headed out to Pyramid try planning your trip around a low pressure system or cold snap. Remember, shore fishing tends to turn OFF on blue bird days. Bring on the crappy weather!
The last storm dropped the surface temps clearing out the bait balls to deeper water. Reports have been slow from shore, with boaters and float tubers having better luck. The lake is in a transition phase right now, shore fishing will improve once more winter storms roll in and water temps drop below 55°. Crossing our fingers for more bad weather!
The season opener is just a few weeks away! On Oct. 1 anxious anglers can once again chase that elusive 20 pound lahontan cutthroat. Please make sure you check all Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal regulations before heading out on the water; online permits will be available after Sept. 17, 2018. We encourage visitors to please respect the land, the water, the people, fellow anglers, and the fish. Pack it in-pack it out! We will see you on the shores soon!
We get asked this question A LOT. There's no short answer to it, and it greatly depends on who you ask. It also depends on what you are looking for– numbers? no crowds? fair weather? best chance for a 20 lb. cutthroat? shore, boat, or float tube fishing? indicator or streamer fishing? etc. It all depends on what you are after. Here's a monthly break down of what we see season after season and our recommendations. Keep in mind that when asking this question you must consider the source; many of our guides live on the lake and fish it every day Nov-March whether for work or play.
The opener on Oct. 1 is a very popular time. The excitement is high, as anglers have waited 3+ months to have access to these massive lahontans once again. Expect it to be quite crowded on the beaches. The weather is still generally pretty mild and can be quite warm, including the water temps. Float tubers and boaters tend to do better fishing wise during October into mid-November; the big cutties prefer colder water temps before coming into shorelines. Bait balls can still be seen around this time. If you're looking for prime shore fishing shoot for the later days of November when water temps have cooled.
December is typically great for large fish. Some of our biggest fish have come during December and at a fairly consistent rate. The lake has turned over and the water temps have dropped, making ideal conditions for the cutties to come into shore. Crowds are usually minimal. If you can sneak away around the holidays this can be one of the best months on Pyramid.
January can slow down a bit and weather can be highly unpredictable. 2018 January was exceptionally warm and calm making the fishing slowwww. 2017 January was exceptionally wet resulting in flooding and lake closure for about 6 wks. 2016 January was very cold and had slow fishing but good quality and size of fish when landed. The crowds are pretty much non-existent in January.
February is similar to December and is also one of our favorite months to fish. The water temps are ideal, the crowds are minimal, and we start to see the pre-spawn. If you can do February you'll most likely leave the lake happy.
And that brings us to March. Many will answer this question with March, during the spawn. March does tend to have great numbers fishing wise, but along with them come the crowds. Beaches are filled with anxious anglers making getting a decent spot on the beach with your ladder quite difficult. If you want to skip the competitive crowds skip March. Also, keep in mind that numbers don't necessarily mean BIG fish, the smaller stockers can fill up your line all day and you might not see a 10+ lb trout. And if you do consider yourself lucky!
Early April can be good, but still crowded. Many anglers are looking for warmer/calmer weather and inquire about the spring months as a result. The main problem is that water temps start to rise and these lahontans go deep, they really prefer cold windy days pushing their food up into the waves of the shoreline. If you must do April try the first half. Into late April and May you'll see similar conditions as October-early November. Float tubers and boaters will generally have better luck. As the weather warms the fishing will die down, we don't recommend shore fishing May-June 30 as a result. And if that's your only time to go make the best of it!
No matter the time you go we hope you enjoy your time on Pyramid, and please remember to read all Tribal regulations ahead of time. Whether you are planning a DIY trip or looking for a guide don't hesitate to give us a call or email with your questions!
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"Crook always maintained that, since his command occupied the field after the battle, he was not defeated at the Rosebud, and that if the battle had gone according to his orders, it would have resulted in a real triumph for his men. This view was also held by his superiors, although they called it a 'barren victory.' His part in the campaign was to form a junction with the other advancing columns, combining with them in returning the infractious Sioux to their reservations. His immediate purpose was to find and destroy the village of Crazy Horse. He accomplished none of these objectives. Instead he retired from the scene, permitting the forces of Crazy Horse to concentrate their strength against the troops to the north." From With Crook at the Rosebud
The 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie gave the Sioux and Cheyenne Indian tribes control over a wide region, covering Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, and part of the Dakotas. But in the 1870s gold was discovered in the Black Hills, and white settlers invaded Indian territory in desperate search for the precious mineral. Clashes between miners and Indians erupted. After trying other means of settling the disputes, the U.S. government decreed that all Indians in the northwest should be living on reservations by January 1876. The Sioux and the Cheyenne refused to obey, so the Bureau of Indian Affairs called in the military to enforce the order.
Brigadier General George Crook led the Big Horn and Yellowstone Expeditionary forces into southern Montana against rebellious Sioux. But Crazy Horse, leading a party of Sioux and Cheyenne, defeated a portion of Crooks command at Powder River in March 1876. In his chagrin and determination for revenge, Crook led his troops to the Rosebud canyon to destroy Crazy Horse's village.
The two powerful forces, each numbering more than one thousand men, met at the Rosebud River on June 17. At the end of the fierce, day-long battle, Crook returned to his base nearly forty miles away, convinced that he had won. Time would prove, however, that the battle resulted in a stalemate. Crook's force was removed from the larger campaign and he was unable to come to Custer's aid at the Little Big Horn eight days later.
Though the Battle of the Rosebud had a significant impact on the rest of the campaign against the Sioux, it has often been eclipsed by publicity surrounding the Battle of the Little Big Horn. It was not until 1956, when With Crook at the Rosebud was first published by Stackpole, that the first clear history of the battle emerged.
J. W. Vaughn, 1903-1968, graduated from the University of Missouri in 1925 and later received a law degree from the University of Denver. He practiced law in Windsor, Colorado, for thirty-nine years. Vaughn's first visit to the Little Big Horn and Rosebud battlefields in 1952 sparked his interest in Crook's standoff and inspired him to collect primary data and walk the battlefield with a metal detector, searching for bullets and shell casings. After publishing With Crook at the Rosebud, Vaughn wrote three other books on the Indian Wars.
Brian C. Pohanka, one of the nation's leading authorities on the life of the common soldier of the Civil War, is a frequent consultant of film and the television producers on Civil War reenacting and living history. Formerly an assistant editor and researcher for the Time-Life Books Civil War series, he is the author of Distant Thunder: A Photographic Essay on the American Civil War and Civil War: An Aerial Portrait. Pohanka is also active in Custer and Little Bighorn studies, including archaeological work on the Little Bighorn Battlefield. He works as a freelance writer and consultant from his home in Alexandria, Virginia.


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The annual meeting of the Rutland County Audubon Society will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 6:30 PM. The program and meeting will immediately follow a potluck supper at the Proctor Library. If you wish you can come to the meeting and skip the meal.
For our program Vermont birder Maeve Kim will talk about her birding travel experiences. Our business meeting will include a review of our projects and accomplishments for last year, some ideas for next year and the election of officers and directors.
If you are interested in having your name placed in nomination, you can contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com. Nominations for any position will also be taken from the floor.
This information is required by our constitution, but more needs to be said. Our chapter is doing a great job thanks to the efforts of many volunteers. We are monitoring bird populations, protecting habitat and educating adults and kids about birds. However, as you are aware, we are facing an ever increasing challenge to protect the natural world around us. To do more, we need even more volunteers. If you are willing to help in some way please let me know. You may be able to assist someone for an existing project or take on any one of many new ideas (and you may have your own).
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About US:
The History of ACN…
Animal Compassion Network (ACN) was founded in 1997 when a group of seven determined citizens from across Western North Carolina refused to accept that enough was being done to help homeless animals in our area. They resolved to follow a no-kill philosophy, raised a few hundred dollars for supplies, and recruited a handful of willing foster homes. But they quickly ran into road blocks when local shelters refused to release animals to these people with their "crazy" notion that euthanasia was not the only option for an unwanted pet. Unwilling to give up, the founders began a campaign to improve the relationship between shelters and ACN. Visiting the facilities every day, the founders jumped in to offer assistance whenever the opportunity arose and made it clear with their polite resolve that they were not going away. Over time, they earned the shelter managers trust and were eventually rewarded with the first transfers of animals out of these shelter and into ACN foster homes. Before long, the public – supportive of the organization's no-kill policy – began to seek out ACN events to adopt a pet. In 1998, having gained in popularity and boasting almost 100 members, ACN incorporated into a non-profit organization.
As word spread that there was a group that would take in an animal and find them a new home, the founders' phones started ringing off the hook with people who had heart-wrenching reasons why they had to give up their pet. Realizing that these pets were destined for shelters anyway, the founders agreed to intercede in the most desperate situations. It came as a great surprise to the founders when the public willingly agreed to keep their pets until a foster space opened, and, before long, the founders began connecting potential adopters with these wait-listed pets. ACN covered the cost of the spaying and neutering and vaccines before the transfer to the new home took place and recovered their expenses through an adoption fee. Eventually, the wait-listed families were invited to bring their animals to the ACN adoption events with much success, and the founders quickly realized they had hit on a unique way to save so many more pets. This serendipitous discovery became the precursor for ACN's groundbreaking Public Partner Program, turning the general public into foster homes for their own pets. Using this innovative program, ACN was soon able to increase the number of foster animals from less than 20 to over 100.
By 2000, the founders realized that they were not making much headway against the overwhelming number of unwanted animals entering local shelters – especially litters of puppies and kittens. They knew the key was to help pet guardians who could not afford to spay/neuter their own pets, so they created the Betty Fund, a spay/neuter assistance program for low-income pet guardians. They also initiated a Public Education Program to teach responsible pet guardianship and a Pet Food Assistance Program to feed the areas hungry pets. Thanks to their dedicated volunteers and ever-increasing financial support from the public, ACN continued to grow steadily between 2000 and 2003. In August 2003, the organization took its next major step in development when they brought a professional executive director onboard.
Krista Luck with ACNs Public Education Program
Today, Animal Compassion Network is proud to be the largest, non-profit, safe-for-life animal welfare organization in Western North Carolina. We continue to augment lifesaving and life-improving programs as new areas of need arise. We have also responded to local and national emergencies, such as the closing of All Creatures Great and Small in Henderson County and Hurricane Katrina, when called upon and serve as a driving force in legislative change towards more compassionate animal laws. We currently provide more than 22.500 free pet food meals to the public through our 9 partnering agencies, including Meals on Wheels, ABCCM, Downtown Welcome Table, Loving Food Resourcs and others.
New in 2011, Animal Compassion Network initiated Paws on the Heart, a pet loss support group that has helped many find solace in their time of grief. We also introduced Appalachian Animal Rescue Coalition (AARC), a group of WNC rescue organizations that pull dogs out of shelters and transports them to other areas of the country with effective spay/neuter laws and adopters waiting in line. Animal Compassion Network focuses on helping Buncombe County pets in addition to working with Charlies Angels in Transylvania County, ARF in Jackson County and PAWS in Swain County. Lucky dogs from Henderson County, Haywood County, Polk County and Rutherford County are also invited for transport. With such little help for animals available, especially in the outermost counties, the AARC Transport Program is a lifeline to a long, happy life.
Since 1997, ACN has placed over 10,000 homeless pets into homes matched with their personalities and needs, provided more than 22,500 free pet food meals to the public, and assisted in the spaying and neutering of over 10,000 Western North Carolina cats and dogs. The non-profit has grown to over 7300 members, volunteers and supporters.
But until Western North Carolina becomes a region that no longer relies on euthanasia to control pet overpopulation, ACN will continue to work diligently on behalf of the animals who depend on us for a better life. A huge step towards this goal has been taken already in Buncombe County with the formation of the Animal Coalition of Buncombe County, a coalition of Buncombe County rescue groups, including Animal Compassion Network, formed with the mission to increase the live release rate at the Buncombe County Shelter and lead the way for other counties to follow.
ACN also opened an adoption center and pet supply store, Pet Harmony, in 2008 with tremendous success. Pet Harmony sells pet supplies and offers professional grooming and training, all of which directly fund ACNs lifesaving work. Please make the decision to shop, groom and train where the proceeds save animal in need. We now offer delivery service to your door as well! Call (828) 274-3647 for more information.
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Donations: ACN spends over $300,000 annually to ease the suffering and give a better life to companion animals, but we receive no government funding. Every cent that we put into our lifesaving programs come from donations, grants, membership dues and fundraising events. You can make a one-time donation by clicking here.
Volunteers: Volunteers are the backbone of ACN. Time is a very valuable thing to each one of us, but a small donation of your time means so much to an animal waiting for help to arrive. Volunteers donate their time in large and small increments, and all of it keeps ACN moving forward.


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The Eugenics Board in the state of North Carolina between 1929 and 1974, gave out a figure of about 7,600 men, women and children deemed un fit to reproduce and ordered that they be sterilized, in most cases without consent. The estimated 2000 men and women survivors of this the Eugenics Board program are still living.
The N.C Eugenics Board programme approved the majority of its sterilizations after the WW II resulting in many number of surviving victims.
The N.C. Eugenics Board program was abolished by the state legislature in 1977 and the powers of the Board were transferred to the state courts.
Involuntary eugenics laws in North Carolina were finally repealed in 2003.
The Governor's Eugenics Compensation Task Force was created by Governor Beverly Eaves Perdue in March 2011 through Executive Order 83 as a Division of the Department of Administration, to help identify victims of the state's Eugenics Board program, serves as a point of contact to victims and the public, and to staff a new Gubernatorial Task Force on Eugenics. Don Akin, the state statistician came up with the final number of victims.
The government of North Carolina (Department of administration) has revealed information related to the number of living victims of the sterilization campaign and the compensations.
Unlike examples from other states where the governments have acknowledged violations committed and tried to put justice mechanisms in place, in India, even among the policy planners feel that despite evidence from the states of quality assurance standards violations in sterilization camps, there is lack of active redress mechanism and transparency.
Can our government in India take bold steps to reveal the names of victims of failed sterilizations or deaths in states?
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ANN RILEY (nee WISDOM) - 28 MAY 1934 TO 14 OCTOBER 2015 - AN APPRECIATION
We are very sorry to report the passing of Ann Riley (born Ann Wisdom), on 14 October 2015, after fighting illness.
As Pat Moss's long-time co-driver in international rallying, Ann and Pat were one of the most formidable and successful teams in the sport, not only in the Ladies' category, which they habitually dominated, but competitive at the same level as the men in this exciting, colourful and gruelling sport.
Pat and Ann were prominent competitors from 1956 to 1962, after which Ann retired to start her family, but it was the duo's outstanding success as outright winners of the four-day/four-night Liege-Rome-Liege Rally, which made them legendary in motor sporting circles. Their long-time friend, and later team manager, Stuart Turner, always described this as one of the most amazing drives he had ever seen.
Born in May 1934, Ann was the daughter of Tommy and Elsie (nicknamed 'Bill') Wisdom, both of whom were themselves established in European motorsport. While finding time to become the doyen of British motoring writers (he was Motoring Correspondent of the Daily Herald for many years), Tommy raced and rallied for 'works' teams from the 1930s to the 1960s, including 23 Monte Carlo Rallies. Elsie became one of Britain's foremost lady drivers of the 1930s; it was her gritty ability, in the male-orientated sport of the time, that gained her the affectionate nickname of 'Bill'.
Like many girls in her active social class, Ann Marie Wisdom (who soon became known as 'Wiz' by all who knew her) grew up around horses and horse jumping events, yet it was apparently at a BRDC dinner that she first met Pat Moss, who had spent her teenage years in the same sport. The two became firm friends, and 'Wiz' became a groom to Pat's increasingly successful stable of horses.
Almost inevitably, the two took up rallying together, originally in Pat's own Triumph TR2, where 'Wiz' became the competitive and very accomplished co-driver in the team. Although she often suffered from car sickness, she never let this get in the way, always determined to finish at all costs. On the famous Liege-Rome-Liege outing, for instance, she shrugged off the impression of burning trees crossing the road (an impression brought on by exhaustion), and cheerfully admitted to dousing herself under the parish pump in the village squares which they encountered along the way.
Her first international rally appearance with Pat Moss was in an MGA in the 1956 RAC rally; her first major success followed, when Pat and she took fourth place overall on the RAC and Liege-Rome-Liege events of 1958. The duo became European Ladies' Champions at the end of that year, and became one of the most successful teams in the famous BMC 'works' team.
BMC team captain John Gott commented at the time: "Together, the girls form a team, but apart each is less than half a team."
Her team manager Marcus Chambers said: "Whilst Pat was an extrovert, Ann was much more the novelist's heroine - emotional, temperamental and fastidious. Her dress sense was excellent and she planned her wardrobe to suit the conditions."
Thereafter, the two seemed inseparable in their sport, though both found time for lasting romances: Pat took up with Erik Carlsson, while Ann met and fell in love with rally driver Peter Riley. Ann later admitted: "Peter saved me from making an unsuitable marriage, and we then fell in love and married. . ."
When the Moss/Wisdom rally partnership was at its height, the two drove cars as varied as the ultra-powerful Austin-Healey 3000, the Morris Minor 1000, the Austin A40, and the Saab 96, but it was in a front-wheel-drive Mini-Cooper that the two won the Tulip rally outright in 1962.
In the meantime, 'Wiz' had married Peter Riley in March 1962 (the wedding service being carried out by the rallying parson, the Rev. Rupert Jones), and it was immediately after the Tulip that 'Wiz' announced that she was expecting her first baby and was retiring from the sport.
It was almost a clean break from the sport which had made her deservedly famous, although she returned occasionally: in 1963, to co-drive for Pat in 'works' Ford Cortinas, and a 'works' Saab 96 on the East-African Safari, where they finished second overall. Her last appearance was on the Acropolis rally, where Pat and she took sixth place.
Once retired, 'Wiz' took up a full and active family life, which not only featured the birth of two children - Jenny and Tim - but the building-up of a rural business, initially with horses, then with cattle.
Always a fierce competitor, she successfully showed and evented horses in the 1960s and 1970s, before moving into the breeding of commercial cattle in the 1980s and 1990s. Finally, she established a pedigree Hereford cattle herd in the 2000s, which won numerous prizes, both as a herd, and with individual animals.
It is remarkable to note that - as a twist of fate - both Pat and Ann died on the same day of the year (14 October), separated by exactly seven years. Seven was Pat and Ann's lucky number, which they always tried to include in the number plate or competition number of their cars.
Her husband Peter, along with her daughter Jenny and son Tim, survive her. Backed by the thousands of friends and fans who admired the Moss/Wisdom partnership, they will miss her greatly.
[Distributed by CDWrite on behalf of Stuart Turner.]
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Thanks Paul, I think we all learn a bit more about these famous folk when this sort of sadness happens.
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Almost the big 1-0!May 14, 2013
It's hard for me to believe, but Palm Dental Care has been open for almost 10 years! Thanks to everyone who helped build it into the thriving, state-of-the-art, top-rated dental care facility that it is. I'm looking forward to growing into the next 10 years and beyond!


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In terms of looks, the World Class lives up to its name—its grey blank, blue wraps, and high grade cork handle give the rod that classic look, while its fast action feel is anything but old school. The Powerlux resin blank is what gives the World Class that fast action feel, which makes casting with a light downstream manageable, and it will remain resilient when that fish you hook into tries to turn head and make a run on you. Available in weights ranging from three to seven, the World Class is available in just about any size you could want for freshwater fishing, and it is available with either a half wells grip with a hardwood reel seat, or a full wells handle with fighting butt for when you're in pursuit of bass, or targeting the type of trout that are on a meat only diet.
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Potsarazzi: First Week Roadblock
When I first got ready to start the Downtown Racine Corporation Public Art Project I was excited to start my plans for the mosaic design on the flower pot. I never realized how large the garden stakes were before I saw them in person. I wanted to get "the small stuff" out of the way before I started the bigger project.
First off I primed the portion of the stakes I was going to paint and then proceeded to paint the next day. On the third day this is what the flower stake looked like.
But you can't see the details through the pictures… The rust had started to show through! Even on the butterfly which was only in the priming stage.
To fix this, I spent about four hours on a Saturday sanding down the paint to get the rust off. But the acrylic paints I used were too thick and I had to use some turpentine to remove some of it.
Then I bought some RustOleum to use as my primer. Here's how the butterfly turned out. Nice and white with no rust coming through! Now its ready to paint.


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I know I have shared before how subscription boxes have never really been my thing. I have tried some here and there, but I just don't like not getting the whole thing. I prefer getting the whole bottle of dry shampoo as opposed to a sample. Or the whole tube of lipstick instead of a sliver of a fab color. Mainly because I forget about said product(s) then forget to order or purchase the full size. Too many things going on in my head I guess!
To me, the POPSUGAR Must Have Box is pretty much the ideal box. Not only do you get full size products, but you get a variety! They also make really great gifts too-think bridesmaids, best friends, teachers. There is something for everyone in each box- a variety of beauty, fashion, fitness, home and even food. Each box is a surprise so you never know what you are going to get! They are also handpicked by the POPSUGAR editors!
SPUN by Subtle Luxury Speckled Metallic Scarf: This is the perfect holiday scarf! The metallic touch is perfect, and the scarf is lightweight enough to be a cute accessory to any holiday party look!
Williams-Sonoma Cupcake Mix in Vanilla Bean: I know what I will be making over Ella's holiday break! I love doing things like baking with Ella. I know it will ultimately be me making them, but she loves to add the icing! The mix provides frosting flavors that would compliment the cupcake flavor, but I have a feeling we will end up with basic vanilla or chocolate (Ella's favorites). It's only $14.95, which makes each cupcake at less than $2 each-can't beat that.
Knot & Bow Parcel Tags: These are so adorable. I am a terrible present wrapper (I thought when I became a Mommy I would automatically become great at gift wrapping…not the case), and usually opt for a gift bag. Adding these cute gift tags (that come in a variety of colors) is a simple way to add a personal touch.
Smashbox Be Legendary Long-Wear Lip Lacquer in Bordeaux: This lip color is a gorgeous, deep color that is perfect for the winter. It has a staining pigment so the color stays put. (and it really does…I put it on after dinner one evening, had a snack, brushed my teeth, and when I woke up the next morning, my lips still had a tint to them!)
Canvas Dauville Platinum Bowl: This porcelain is so adorable! The hand painted platinum interior is a super stylish way to hold little knick knacks, jewelry, or even snacks. I will personally be keeping it at my store for jewelry!
Sparklepop Sydney Necklace: This is a great necklace to either dress up or dress down. It is 18K gold plated and looks great layered with other pendant necklaces. It's a great every day piece but would look awesome for a holiday party!
You can check out previous boxes here just to get an idea of the variety they provide and how awesome they are!
Right now, they are offering you $10 off a 3 month subscription with the code DEC14SELECT from now until January 2nd! That would bring the 3 month subscription to just under $100!!
Just to give you an idea of how worth it it is- the full size products that I got in the December box totaled around $175, so $100 for a 3 month is a really good deal (and a great gift!).
If you give it a try let me know!! I'd love to hear what you think of it!
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Ecologists suggest there is a global need for 20% of biologically productive land to be left for wildlife, equating to 0.3ha of wildlife habitat per global citizen, somewhere in the world. Our position on the edge of the South Downs National Park and within the UNESCO designated biosphere means that in Brighton and Hove we are blessed with a plethora of natural, open, green space, which needs protection, conservation, and enhancement.
One Planet Living means protecting and restoring biodiversity and creating new habitats through good land use and integration into the built environment. It is supporting beautiful landscapes and contributing to an overall increase in biodiversity and ecological productivity.
To see commissioned photographer Murray Ballard's response to this category click here.
Public Submissions at FotoDocument
Each of FotoDocument's projects includes a public submissions element where members of the public are invited to respond to the themes of the project via a free to enter photography competition. Submissions are judged by industry professionals and quality prizes are given to the competition winners. Submissions are also exhibited via an online gallery. Contributors are advised to refer to the professionally commissioned photo essays within the relevant project for inspiration/ ideas on how to respond to the project themes.
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(Children cleaning up Sundabarans oils spill December 2014. Photo: Photo by: Kallol Mustafa. )[L]ast week the news of an oil spill in the world's largest mangrove forest reached a few media channels but remained for the most part under the radar and under-reported. In a previous diary, Let Them Eat Oil, I take a brief look at poverty and development in general in Bangladesh. Labeled a "basket case" during the cold war, Bangladesh's large and somewhat congested population must share the River Ganges, the jungles of Assam, the world's largest mangrove forest at the Sundarban UNESCO World Heritage Site now covered in oil, with some of the most vulnerable and endangered wildlife in the world including elephants, dolphins and tigers.
These people need our help. These creatures need our help. The few pristine wild places left on the planet are the current generations' charge to honor and maintain with the deepest respect for life and the utmost care. I am not talking about making a deal with strings attached that tie assistance to a permanent development contract shaping Bangladesh's "emerging economy" — attractive to "strategic investors" for its abundant "human capital" workforce and terrific potential for urbanization. The business-as-usual development model that relies on prisons and sweatshops is an insult to the elephants and to each and every Bangladeshi child. The world needs to care about Bangladesh and the Sundarban reserve without asking, "Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?"
Why has a UNESCO World Heritage site, a so-called "reserve" for endangered dolphins, been left for what's going on two weeks now to local villagers wading into the muck with spoons?
The CITES treaty "is an international agreement between governments [which aims to] ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival." Where is the international agreement to ensure that trade inself, be it in oil or prison designs and training or in sweatshop t-shirts or safari tourism, does not threaten their survival? When do we decide the world will make room for the wild and care to keep it healthy and safe?
Where is the international agreement addressing oil spills? Where is the realism when it comes to dumping oil into the ocean? Have we created yet another disturbing "exception to the rule" of law, yet another awful excuse for impunity? An area of the world is currently being destroyed, by mistake. It will never be what it once was, but it might recover in part if it is cleaned up as well as possible and rescued.
Are we really leaving that job to Bangladeshi children?


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Man Suffering with Parkinson's Tries Marijuana For the First Time - What Happens Next Is Astounding
A video series of a man with Parkinson's disease trying marijuana for the first time - which seemingly alleviates all of his symptoms - has gone viral.
Larry Smith, who previously served 26 years in law enforcement, has been battling Parkinson's for 20 years. As Larry's disease progressed and worsened over the years, he explored every possible avenue to try and ease his symptoms.
As one of his last resorts, Larry and his wife Elizabeth travelled to San Diego to try medical marijuana for the first time as cannabis is not legal in their home state.
Larry's symptoms are very pronounced: he has trouble walking, he has difficulty speaking and is in obvious pain as he tries to control his severe shaking.
After placing only one drop of cannabis oil under his tongue, what happens next is truly incredible and could pave the way for a possible cure for the debilitating disease in the future.
Within just a few minutes, Larry's body completely relaxes. His shaking stop, he can speak normally and is completely alleviated of pain.
Here's the full video. To see Larry try the cannabis oil, skip to 5:23.
The video, which at time of writing his been viewed over 40 million times, is testament to the fact many people are getting on the medicinal marijuana bandwagon and the possible benefits it has for treating not only Parkinson's, but other debilitating, difficult to treat conditions.
"A person like me could really use marijuana," said Larry, "and it makes me pretty angry that I can't get it in my home state.
Dr. Daniele Piomelli, pharmacology professor at UC Irvine medical school, is behind the push to legalise medicinal marijuana.
"The number one frustration that I have is knowing that there is this untapped potential - that comes from what marijuana is teaching us - to generate new medicines, and being stuck because of financial issues or political issues. That is extremely frustrating," Piomelli said.
The reason behind the opposition to marijuana? You guessed it: money. There is little to no money to be made on a plant that is so cheap and easy to grow.
"Pharmaceutical companies have no interest in marijuana because they cannot sell it," said Dr. Piomelli.
As the research continues and the war for the legalisation of medical marijuana wages on, this video can only be seen as a ray of hope for the future.


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Identifying Primary Care Pathways from Quality of Care to Outcomes and Satisfaction Using Structural Equation Modeling
Objective: To study the relationships between the different domains of quality of primary health care for the evaluation of health system performance and for informing policy decision making.
Data Sources: A total of 137 quality indicators collected from 7,607 English practices between 2011 and 2012.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study at the practice level. Indicators were allocated to subdomains of processes of care ("quality assurance," "education and training," "medicine management," "access," "clinical management," and "patient-centered care"), health outcomes ("intermediate outcomes" and "patient-reported health status"), and patient satisfaction. The relationships between the subdomains were hypothesized in a conceptual model and subsequently tested using structural equation modeling.
Principal Findings: The model supported two independent paths. In the first path, "access" was associated with "patient-centered care" (β = 0.63), which in turn was strongly associated with "patient satisfaction" (β = 0.88). In the second path, "education and training" was associated with "clinical management" (β = 0.32), which in turn was associated with "intermediate outcomes" (β = 0.69). "Patient-reported health status" was weakly associated with "patient-centered care" (β = −0.05) and "patient satisfaction" (β = 0.09), and not associated with "clinical management" or "intermediate outcomes."
Conclusions: This is the first empirical model to simultaneously provide evidence on the independence of intermediate health care outcomes, patient satisfaction, and health status. The explanatory paths via technical quality clinical management and patient centeredness offer specific opportunities for the development of quality improvement initiatives.
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Media Bias in the Media
Yes, there is media bias
Everyone brings some bias to their work. For most of us it doesn't matter if we favor one political candidate over another. We draw a paycheck, we do our jobs, and we go home. We could be virulent Libertarians or hidebound socialists, but no one cares. My mailman might be a member of the Young Communists: I don't care and it doesn't affect how my mail gets delivered. Perhaps that's why the letters always lean to the left when she stacks them in the box.
On the other hand, (left or right hand, it doesn't matter), some professions obligate an even-handed approach. We all know that media bias exists. Here are some incontrovertible cases exemplified incontrovertibly in the mainstream media by sources that we should be able to trust. Every day we absorb our news from many sources: learn to think critically so you can filter out the media bias inherent in everyday human life.
Examine this example for media bias...
A seemingly innocuous example brimming with media bias
Our example focuses laser-like on a photograph published recently depicting Republican Presidential Nominee Willard Mitt Romney. Mr Romney appears behind a podium at an unidentified venue. Obviously, as any reasonably astute political observer would agree, the media outlet would have access to any of thousands of Romney photographs. The decision to publish this particular image calls to mind an extreme case of media bias that simply cannot be ignored.
A brief perusal of Mr. Romney's photograph reveals the following obvious examples:
- His name, on the banner behind him, is partially obscured, evidently in an attempt to obfuscate his identity and confuse voters who look for his name on their ballot. This could cause voter suppression in many precincts across America.
- He is dressed casually. He appears to have stepped away from a board meeting where he presided over corporate raiding and health care stopping. He doesn't even have a tie on. Note that his opponent in the opposing photo is wearing a well-fitting political suit, including a strategically chosen lapel pin.
- His shoulders are stooped, giving the impression of weakness.
- His mouth is open and he appears to be searching for his next word, or gazing off into the distance with nothing to say.
- His hand gesture is a drooping uninspired finger at podium level, as if to say "never mind, I give up."
The Other Guy
Now let us carefully critique the photographic selection depicting Barack Hussein Obama II, Democratic Candidate for President of the United States. Whomever chose this particular image evidently intended to portray this candidate in a completely different light. It's quite simple to point out the quite obvious differences when compared to Mr. Romney's photograph:
- He is standing in front of an American Flag, making him appear patriotically sincere.
- He leans forward, sincerely, and uses his sincere right hand to emphasize a sincere point. His gesture is assertive yet comforting: not quite a threatening fist but still sufficiently aggressive to let everyone know that more jobs are on the way.
- His visage is locked in a sincerely focused point-making face. No one could possibly doubt his sincerity, given that face. He confidently stares down the threat of imminent fiscal crisis.
- A slight patina of presidential sweat glistens from his forehead, assuring his audience that he is working hard for the American People. Compare this image with that of Mr. (R)omney, who is so pale as to almost be clear.
Whoop, there it is.
It's blazingly easy to identify media bias in the media. Everyone means well, but obviously we all come from circumstances and experiences that impact the photographs we select when we publish articles. Be constantly on the lookout for examples.
Nicomp, I will never, ever sit on a chair on which I know you have placed a cushion. Your knack for hiding those sharp, pointy pins where they will inflict the most damage is insidious. Your devious instinct for insidious pranks gives me countless moments of pleasure.
Great work as usual!
Thank you, nicomp, for stripping away my media-bias innocence. I shall be forever in your debt.
This was funnnneeeee.
Without discussing politics, the media does this with all stories...they take quotes and pictures that "proves" the point they are trying to make. Even advertisers do the same things with their commercials. It can be frustrating to those that want the honest truth...but in their eyes, the truth is in the "eyes of the beholder"...lol
Well Done!!! Voted Interesting and Useful!! Thanks for sharing!!!


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If you drive for both Uber and Lyft, how/where do I enter/record information from Uber on a 1099-MISC and Lyft on a 1099-K? Are they entered together or separately? I understand entering a 1099-MISC, but don't understand having both for the same occupation, but separate 1099-MISC & K?
You can enter both the 1099-MISC and the 1099-K in the same income area if you wish (on one schedule C). See the image below.
So, you enter the data from the 1099-Misc under the name of Uber and then add the data from the Lyft 1099-K under that?
Yes, that is correct. Enter the 1099-MISC by selecting the 1st radio button. When finished, select the 'add income for this work' under your ridesharing business and from the same page listed above, select the second radio button to enter the 1099-K info.
Since both forms report income from the same line of work, you'll enter them on the same Schedule C. Follow the instructions in this FAQ: How do I report income from self-employment?
When TurboTax prompts Let's get income for your business, you can select "1099-MISC" or "Additional income and other income: Includes1099-K, cash, checks, and other income", depending on which form you need to enter. The "png" file below shows an example of the screen where you'll make this selection.


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The more I thought about it, this was a matter of righteousness.
When I was about 25 or 30 I moved to San Francisco to teach. When I was there we discovered a church—St. Aiden's—which is an Episcopal church and the first Episcopal church I ever went to, that was kind of far away from our home. We didn't really have a car. And it was also a period of time when I was struggling with the alcoholism in my family. And it happened that some gay men who went to St. Aiden's would take us to church on Sunday mornings. We got to know each better and better and they were recovering alcoholics and they were very helpful in helping me kind of figure out what to do to help my family in recovering from this disease. They were also wild and wacky guys. I'd grown up in the Midwest and I didn't know any gay people. This was a whole new thing to me. My eyes were kind of opening all this time.
I became very fond of them and they were really good guys.
At the same time the school I was teaching at, I was teaching 5th grade and there was an 8th grade teacher who was a gay man. He was a wonderful teacher. His name was Darryl. He worked well with the kids, taught them English, got them really excited about it. All of this was great and wonderful.
And then into our life came this thing in California came something called Proposition 6. It was, I don't even remember, it would be the late 1970's, maybe, and Proposition 6 questioned whether gay people could teach; it wanted to ban gay people from the classroom. I was teaching—the school I was teaching in was a pretty liberal Catholic school but a Catholic school nevertheless, and I thought this proposition 6 was just ridiculous—that somebody shouldn't be able to teach because of their sexuality. And there were fears about their destroying kids' sexuality or leading them toward homosexuality. And that was all just garbage. I kind of knew that from my friends and Darryl. My dilemma was—what do I about this Proposition 6. I decided I'd start speaking out about it and wearing a button and things like that.
Well, stuff hit the fan (laughs). The leaders of the Catholic school were pretty good about it. It was the Religious of the Sacred Heart. They were very cool nuns; in fact one of the things they hired me to do was to develop social justice curriculum. But the parents weren't nearly as good about it. So there was a lot of antagonism, a lot of anger—all of things which, as a child of an alcoholic, I would rather avoid but didn't. And it was—the more I kind of lived in it and dealt with it, the more I thought this was kind of a matter of righteousness. Knowing gay people and being fond of them and standing up for them all kind of needed to happen together. So I did it. I stood up for them. Things passed and we all survived it and the proposition got defeated but it scared me a lot.
It was a time in my life where the song "Be not Afraid" was really strong for me and really poignant, not only dealing with my family's problems but dealing with this. So that was kind of where my faith and politics intersected.
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10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist
Morning prayer is offered at 7:30 a.m. weekdays, in the Mary Chapel.
Silent morning meditation is offered at 8:15 a.m. weekdays, in the Mary Chapel.
Mid-week Eucharist is offered at 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, in the Mary Chapel.
Compline is offered at 7:00 p.m. on 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, in the Church.
Choral Evensong is offered at 5:00 p.m. on 1st Sundays, Oct.-June, in the Church.
We would love to have you join us.
This Episcopal church is located in the heart of the historic neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, five blocks west of Germantown Avenue at the corner of St. Martin's Lane and West Willow Grove Avenue.