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Migration Madness Syndrome
To understand Islamic migration today, it is imperative to understand the concept of hijra. The hijra dates to the time of Mohammed when he left Mecca and moved to Medina where he became a warlord and politician. Mohammed's migration, or hijra, is so important to the success of Islam that it is the basis for the Islamic calendar. Hijra is a form of soft jihad and is quite effective for spreading Islam.


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Campaign signs have lined yards and roadways for several weeks now, and finally the official qualifying period for the upcoming Oct. 12 gubernatorial primary is here, taking place Aug. 6-8.
A number of candidates are expected to vie for statewide offices as well as state legislative district races.
In addition to statewide contests for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, treasures and the commissioners of agriculture and insurance, voters in Orleans and Jefferson parishes will also elect a state supreme court justice for the 1st District, as well as representatives for the District 1 and 2 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) seats. Some Jefferson Parish voters will also weigh in on the race for the District 3 BESE seat.
For Orleans Parish voters will also decide on six state senate seats (Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9) and ten state house seats (Districts 91, 93, 94, 97, 98, 99, 100, 103 and 105).
In Jefferson Parish, voters will also cast ballots for state senate representatives in for Districts 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 19 and state house Districts 78, 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 7, 92, 94, and 105.
Jefferson Parish voters will also decide on a slate of local offices including parish president, sheriff, assessor, clerk of court, coroner, two at-large and five district parish council seats, as well as the 2nd Justice Court Justice of the Peace.
The last day to register to vote in person or by mail in order to vote in the Oct. 12 primary is Sept. 11. Registration continues online through the Secretary of State's website (geauxvote.com) through Sept. 21.
The deadline to request a mail ballot is Oct. 8; and the registrar of voters must received completed ballots from voters no later than Oct.11.
Early voting for the Oct. 12 primary is Sept. 28 – Oct. 5 (except Sundays).
Elections for races that require runoffs will take place Nov. 16.

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NIH Resources
- National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus: Phenylketonuria
This webpage provides basic information and links to journal articles, clinical trials, and other publications.
- The NICHD Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Branch
This branch sponsors research and research training focused on preventing and lessening the impact of intellectual and related developmental disabilities. This includes supporting biomedical, biobehavioral, and translational research in many areas related to these disabilities.
- Report of the NIH Consensus Development Conference on Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Screening and Management: In 2000, the NIH Consensus Development Conference on Phenylketonuria, sponsored by the NICHD and other agencies and organizations, released a statement on screening and dietary recommendations for PKU. The report addresses such topics as the best strategies for lifelong disease management and future research needs.
Other Resources
- American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics
This organization provides education, guidelines, and additional resources for geneticists, genetic counselors, and other health professionals.
- Challenges and Pitfalls in the Management of Phenylketonuria
The 2010 Pediatrics state-of-the-art review article describes PKU, its effects, and options for treating the disorder.
- Clinical utility gene card for phenylketonuria (PDF – 171 KB)
This article summarizes 2012 guidelines on the clinical utility of genetic testing for PKU.
- Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Deficiency
This GeneReviews™ chapter provided by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, updated in 2010, is an expert-authored, peer-reviewed description of the enzyme deficiency that causes PKU.
- Maternal Phenylketonuria International Study
The article, which appeared in Pediatrics in 2003, reviews health outcomes for women and their children based on an 18-year study on the efficacy of a phenylalanine-restricted diet in preventing the morbidity associated with maternal PKU.
- Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN)
NBSTRN is a resource for investigators engaged in research related to newborn screening, including new technology development and emerging treatments. The network, which is funded by the NICHD, offers investigator FAQs, NIH grant-submission timelines, and other research tools.
- Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man® (OMIM®)
The PKU entry in OMIM, which is an online catalog of human genes and genetic disorders published by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, covers clinical management, population genetics, and other topics related to PKU.
- Orphanet
This international website maintains, updates, and develops information about rare diseases and orphan drugs.
- Phenylketonuria
- The 2010 Lancet article addresses such topics as the epidemiology of PKU, its pathophysiology, and treatment options.
- Screening for Phenylketonuria (PKU): U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation
This statement, updated in 2008, outlines the task force's recommendation on PKU screening.
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
The AAP publishes the journal Pediatrics, which includes articles on PKU, such as Cognitive and Behavioral Development in Maternal Phenylketonuria Offspring . It also provides resources on newborn screening.
- Discretionary Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children
This committee advises the Secretary of Health and Human Services on newborn screening with the goal of reducing morbidity and mortality in newborns and children who have or are at risk for heritable disorders.
Please note: Links to organizations and information included on this page do not indicate endorsement from the NICHD, NIH, or HHS.


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Planned Parenthood often finds itself at the center of political controversy, but what's true and what isn't? One in five women has used services from Planned Parenthood, but what do those services entail? In discussing government funding of Planned Parenthood, it's important to know more information about its mission, the services it provides, and what you're supporting as a taxpayer.
Actually, it was the Republican Party that pushed funding for Planned Parenthood. In 1970, the GOP was less religiously oriented. Planned Parenthood had existed in some form or other since 1916, but in the '70s, Republicans in Congress pushed President Richard Nixon to federally fund the organization under Title X of the Public Health Service Act.
Republicans saw family planning services and access to contraception as a way of minimizing the size of families on welfare. Democrats also supported it as a way of giving families more power over the direction of their lives.
In other words, the federal funding of Planned Parenthood was largely a Republican brainchild. It was so popular an effort, the Senate passed its funding unanimously and the House of Representatives passed it by a vote of 298 to 32.
Only 3 percent of services provided by Planned Parenthood are abortion-related. This differs from Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl's claim in 2011 that abortions are "well over 90 percent of what Planned Parenthood does." Kyl would later recant on his claim.
Furthermore, no funds Planned Parenthood receives from the federal government can be directed toward abortion-related services. In fact, because of the Hyde Amendment, no federal funding for any organization in the U.S. can be directed toward abortion-related services, with the exception of Medicaid reimbursements for abortion cases involving rape, incest, or endangerment to the life of the mother.
Planned Parenthood provides 11.4 million services annually. Thirty-five percent of these services cover screening for sexually transmitted diseases. This early screening can help prevent diseases from going unnoticed, preventing the spread of STDs and protecting taxpayers from covering a greater burden of care.
A further 35 percent of Planned Parenthood services are contraception-related, and deal with assisting patients in family planning. Birth control is most often prescribed for preventing pregnancy, but this is not its sole use. Many medicines used for birth control are prescribed for a variety of other applicable medical uses. When Planned Parenthood was first federally funded, contraception was seen as one of the primary methods of reducing the number of abortions in the United States.
Furthermore, $1 in publicly funded family planning expenses saves about $7 in future publicly funded medical costs.
Another 16 percent of services are related to cancer screening and prevention. Early cancer screening is seen as one of the most important avenues of saving taxpayers from providing greater medical expenses down the road.
Another 10 percent goes toward miscellaneous women's health services. The final 3 percent goes toward abortion-related services, as covered above.
Planned Parenthood received $528 million from the federal government in 2013. Divided by more than 11.4 million services provided (this is the number from 2009, and is likely lower than the 2013 number), that means the government funds Planned Parenthood in the range of $47 per visit. That can't cover most tests and services.
Roughly 80 percent of that funding goes to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements. These are reimbursements for services already provided. In effect, these funds are not at Planned Parenthood's discretion, but are rather managed and decided by how Medicare and Medicaid work. Nearly every hospital, medical center, and clinic in the country receives such reimbursements.
The remaining funding leaves approximately $9 in federal funding per service provided outside of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements.
Federal funding of Planned Parenthood was once seen as something both parties could support: it was viewed as a way of giving families information and power over their own future, as well as a way of diminishing the number of people on welfare. The fight over abortion addresses 3% of the services Planned Parenthood provides, services which are not taxpayer funded in any way. The vast majority of federal funding Planned Parenthood receives is in the form of reimbursements through Medicare and Medicaid, meaning most federal funding is left to the discretion of these programs, and not Planned Parenthood itself.
Have you used Planned Parenthood in the past? Do you support continuing to provide federal funds for the organization?


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Will he or won't he? John Tory says jump, press asks "how high?"
Stop us if you've heard this one before. Perennial also-ran John Tory is preparing to throw his hat in the ring for Toronto's mayoral race—maybe. You may remember Tory from his losing race for mayor in 2003, his losing race against the provincial Liberals in 2007, and his losing race to win a rural by-election in 2008. Sources close to Tory are leaking to every journalist with a pulse that Tory is ready to enter the fray once more now that the opposition from his wife, Barbara Hackett, has cooled.
Or so says the Star:
Insiders say Hackett, her husband's most trusted adviser, has gotten over her aversion to electoral politics. She was upset at how her husband was treated by foes and friends alike after his stunning by-election defeat to Liberal Rick Johnson.
"Barb kept a list," said another friend. "But she's a lot warmer to the idea" of a mayoral run.
Astonishingly, one of the people pushing Tory into the race is none other than Margaret Thatcher Mike Harris. Of all the endorsements in the world, that one is impossible to measure in Toronto: the man responsible for the megacity isn't exactly beloved in this town. Is there no one else for Tory to turn to for political advice? It'd be a shame if Harris hobbled his friend's campaign before it even started. Then again, it wouldn't be the first Tory victory Harris messed up.
• Tory leaning toward run for mayor's chair [Toronto Star]
• John Tory mulls entering mayor's race, friends say [National Post]
• Speculation mounts over John Tory mayoral bid [Globe and Mail]


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QSFP+ 40G Passive DAC Twinax Cable Black, 0.5 (L) x 0.018 (W) x 0.012 (H) [m]
The benefits of Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable over fiber optic and RJ45 cables
The Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable is becoming increasingly popular in the network industry. Our passive QSFP+ 40G DAC Twinax cable is an energy-efficient, low-latency and cost-effective alternative to fiber optic and RJ45 cabling. It's an excellent choice for short-distance structured cabling between switches and routers on one end and servers or storage on the other, be it in Top of Rack (ToR), adjacent rack, stacking of 10GbE switches or similar applications.
Close to zero power consumption and a wide temperature range
QSFP+ DAC is comprised of a twinax copper cable terminated with QSFP+ connectors on both ends, which can provide an electrical connection directly into active equipment. Consuming less than 0.15 W due to its thermal design, this passive cable helps decrease your operating expenses. Its zero-heat production during operation makes it more versatile and usable in wider temperature ranges up to 70°C (158°F), which is particularly valuable in data centers.
Lower cost and simpler to deploy than fiber optics
DAC cabling has a relatively simple internal structure with fewer components than fiber cables. This cable structure helps lower the purchase price for applications in high-bandwidth data transmission and saves you from having to buy separate transceivers. This, in turn, makes DAC cables a lot simpler to deploy since there are fewer parts to match to complete setup. Used versions of this cable are also more convenient to keep on hand because you do not have to clean and inspect them before plugging them in again. When you make upgrades or replacements to your network, the cable's seamless Hot Swapping capability makes quick work of connecting new equipment (note that passive DAC cables are not suitable for long-range applications; at 7 m (23 ft.), they reach their transmission limit).
Lower latency than RJ45 twisted-pair patch cables
This Direct Attach Copper twinax cable supports data transfer rates up 40 Gbps, and its unique structure and signal transmission offers lower latency.
Please note: This QSFP+ 40G Passive DAC Twinax Cable is MSA-compliant and therefore designed, programmed and tested to work with compatible switches and routers from Cisco, Intellinet Network Solutions, ZyXEL, TP-Link, Ubiquiti, D-Link, Edimax, Allnet, Allied Telesis, Digitus, KTI Networks, LevelOne, PLANET, Tenda, TRENDnet, ZTE, Avaya, Mikrotik, Enterasys, Finisar, Dell Force10, Riverstone, Fortinet and more.
• Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) twinax cable for cost-effective, low-latency, power-saving connections
• MSA-compliant for compatibility with leading switch manufacturers such as Cisco, Intellinet Network Solutions, ZyXEL, TP-Link, Ubiquiti and more (see specs)
• Two QSFP+ connectors for data transfer rates up to 40 Gbps
• Significantly lower power consumption and price point than fiber optic cables
• Lower signal latency than RJ45 connections
• Simpler deployment than cables in optical transceivers with fewer components having to match
• Passive DAC as an ideal option in structured cabling for many short-distance applications up to 7 m (23 ft.)
• Produces zero heat and can be used in high operating temperatures up to 70°C (158°F)
• Hot-swappable for seamless network upgrades or replacements
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• Power consumption: <0.1 W (per end)
• Applications: 40 Gigabit Ethernet
• Maximum data transfer rate: 40 Gbps
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• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Length: 0.5 m (1.5 ft.)
• Weight: 101 g (3.56 oz.) Compatible Brands
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• Two QSFP+ male Cable
• Type: passive copper, twinaxial
• Jacket material: PVC Operating Environment
• Operation temperature: 0 - 70°C (32 - 158°F)
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Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, and other Republican presidential hopefuls have vowed this is the year their party can tap a rich vein of support in Silicon Valley — but the tech industry's political elite may have another candidate in mind.
In 2008, Hillary Clinton wasn't the industry's favorite Democrat – that crown belonged to Barack Obama. But as Clinton begins her 2016 fight and prepares for a major California swing this week, she's laying the groundwork to dominate an industry and a region that remains strongly liberal, especially on social issues.
Sheryl Sandberg, the Facebook chief operating officer who's gained national attention through her "Lean In" book, is a major Clinton ally. So too is Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff, who's put forward considerable early cash to boost Clinton's candidacy. Her team is currently canvassing California for additional tech backers, and Clinton has started speaking publicly about tech issues, from science education to the challenges faced by women in tech fields.
Clinton's West coast tour will be capped off by a Friday fundraiser at the home of eBay CEO John Donahoe and his wife, Eileen, a former ambassador who worked with Clinton while she served as secretary of state.
The efforts reflect the Clinton campaign's recognition that the well-heeled tech set — and the hip image the industry projects — could offer her an early advantage over GOP opponents whose brand of conservatism might not mesh well with the politics of the Valley.
"Nobody here is arguing about gay marriage, nobody here is arguing about climate change, nobody here is arguing about evolution," said Wade Randlett, a top Democratic fundraiser in California. "It leaves Hillary a wide open [opportunity] to say, 'Look, I am in the middle of the standard deviation of political thinking in Silicon Valley, and everyone running against me is not.'"
Silicon Valley is a key target for presidential hopefuls — a fact Obama demonstrated twice. Through appearances at Google and speeches about wonky issues like net neutrality in the 2008 race, the then-Illinois senator managed to capture the interest of plugged-in younger voters while wooing tech industry elites, who saw in his candidacy the spirit of disruption that characterized their own businesses.
Behind the scenes, Obama also had dedicated teams working the tech community. Julius Genachowski and Alec Ross — who would later become the chairman of the FCC and the digital innovation chief for Clinton at the State Department, respectively — helped round up tech cash for Obama's first campaign. The president tapped the tech well again in 2012 through a branded organization, Technology for Obama, which raked in donations from the likes of Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman. In total, Obama's re-election campaign raised almost $6 million just from the computers and Internet sectors, according to data compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics.
Those past successes loom over Clinton as she tries again at the presidency — and heads to California this week.
Her trip includes a Wednesday stop at a fundraiser hosted by Tom Steyer, a major Democratic donor and clean energy advocate, and Thursday appearance at the home of Susie Tompkins Buell, co-founder of the Esprit clothing company. A day later, she'll head to the Portola Valley home of the Donahoes — just a few weeks after John, the eBay CEO, hosted Clinton for a paid speech at his company's headquarters. The former secretary of state is also close with Eileen Donahoe; the two worked together on issues related to gay, lesbian and transgender equality.
A spokesman for Clinton's campaign did not return a request for comment.
Clinton hasn't articulated a specific tech agenda, but many industry insiders believe she's on the same page as them. One of the first signs of Clinton's tech outreach came during a February on-stage interview at the Watermark Silicon Valley Conference for Women, before she announced her plans to run for president.
"She talked about STEM, she talked about gender parity, she talked about women and equal pay — and she nailed it," said Shelly Kapoor Collins, the CEO of Enscient, a human resources technology firm and the former national co-chair for Technology for Obama.
"I saw [Clinton] after that, and I said to her, 'Repeat that again and again and again,'" Collins said in an interview. "It resonated so much with people in the Valley … And on top of that, she's talking their tech language. I don't see how she wouldn't have their support."
Asked at the event about the FCC's new net neutrality rules, Clinton offered praise for the agency's approach — which is backed by many in the tech industry. Her GOP opponents, by contrast, have blasted the FCC's move and the Obama administration's support for it. Sen. Paul has even introduced a long-shot congressional resolution to overturn the FCC's work. The Kentucky Republican, who is setting up a San Francisco outpost, is set to visit the city for a public event of his own on Saturday.
By some measures, Clinton's 2016 tech courtship began during her tenure as secretary of state. Her speeches on Internet freedom during the Arab Spring uprisings proved especially resonant in the Valley, where services like Twitter and Facebook helped people organize protests against authoritarian regimes.
After Clinton left the agency, as she mulled a presidential run, Clinton spent "a lot of time in the Valley with some very quiet but important meetings with people to show she was thinking about it," Randlett said. And some of Clinton's most closely watched, early public appearances occurred on tech's biggest stages: She joined Benioff, for example, at the Dreamforce conference in October 2014. The Salesforce.com CEO contributed $25,000 in 2013 to Ready for Hillary, the super PAC that primed the battlefield for Clinton's new presidential bid.
Clinton in April gained the renewed backing of Facebook's Sandberg, a former Treasury Department official during Bill Clinton's administration, who also endorsed her first presidential run. Other past allies, like venture capitalist John Doerr, are expected to renew their support entering 2016 as well.
At the same time, Clinton's campaign chair — John Podesta — has been making the rounds in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Silicon Valley, holding early meetings to figure out who might be able to host fundraisers and bundle donations for the candidate, according to a source with knowledge of the meetings. Podesta has his own ties to tech: His most recent stint at the White House, serving as one of Obama's senior advisers, included work alongside top tech companies on privacy and security policy.
The Clinton Foundation, meanwhile, has raised considerable money from the tech industry's biggest names.
Cisco, Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft each have donated a total of between about $1 million and $5 million, according to the group's public records. Prominent tech investors like Ron Conway and companies like Airbnb have contributed smaller but notable sums. And joint effort by the Clinton Foundation and local San Francisco groups to help prepare low-income children for school received $3.5 million last year from Benioff and his wife, Lynne.
"She has seen this industry from its early growth stages, to its full maturity now, and the challenges it's faced along the way. … She understands its impact," said Linda Moore, the CEO of TechNet and a former aide to President Bill Clinton who also assisted Hillary's 2008 run. Her group isn't taking a position in the race.
Moore added: "Hillary is not new to tech, and tech is not new to Hillary."


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You can have the beautiful smile and the good dental health you've always wanted with sedation dentistry. Ask your dentist about more benefits of conscious sedation.
Imagine being able to smile with confidence and chew your food without pain. A sedation dentist and conscious sedation dentistry makes it possible to be totally relaxed during your dental treatment.
You won't feel any discomfort and likely won't remember the treatment itself. Because you'll be completely comfortable, your sedation dentist can do many dental care procedures during the same visit, including:
Best of all, you'll probably only need one or two appointments with a dentist using sedation dentistry. So in hours you can start enjoying the confidence that comes with a bright new smile and good dental health.
Plus sedation dentistry is safe. Before your sedation dentist begins work, he or she will thoroughly review your medical history, and then monitor you closely during your conscious sedation dental treatment.
Most people are well aware of the value of dental care, but cannot bring themselves to get into their dentist's office and climb into the chair. The reason: fear.
Dental anxiety, unfortunately, is sometimes a shared family experience. Whether it's just a bout of sweaty palms or acute anxiety, the fears and attitudes of parents can easily be passed along to children unintentionally. Perhaps you grew up without the technical advantages available today. Your unpleasant memories can be fierce enough to interfere with family dental education - and health.
Parents can begin to allay phobias - and keep from spreading them around - by examining the source of apprehension. Dental phobia generally hinges on fear of pain, choking, or loss of control. The dental environment might feel overwhelming. Invasion of personal privacy - the mouth - can be frightening. When you schedule an appointment, how do you feel about it? Do you find yourself cancelling appointments at the last minute? Do certain pieces of equipment make you uneasy? A little soul-searching can help pinpoint your fears.
You need to speak frankly with your dentist. Chances are, he'll understand. He'll take time with you to describe new techniques - and there are many - to overcome fear. His dental staff will take special care to respect your feelings and dispel any misgivings.
With some effort, nearly everyone can learn to overcome dental anxiety and relax. The direct benefits - you'll feel more comfortable when you visit, and, if you or your family have been avoiding the dentist altogether, your dental health will begin to improve. Indirectly, you'll offer a positive role model for your family. Take this step for yourself, and the family will follow. Call your dentist today to find out how he can help.


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FORT MYERS, Fla. – If you rely on public transportation to get around, you'll need more than a ticket or token soon.
Passengers nationwide now have to start wearing masks on their commute as part of a new CDC mandate that took effect Monday, February 1 at 11:59 p.m.
The mandate applies to all forms of public transportation, including rideshares, trains, buses, and planes.
Masks are now required at all times at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), per federal law. According to RSW, refusing to wear a mask in or at RSW is a violation of federal law and you may be subject to penalties under federal law.
The CDC's mandate orders employees to only board passengers that are wearing masks, notify all people that fail to comply with the mask requirement that doing so constitutes a violation of federal law, and disembark and remove anyone who refuses to comply with the mandate.
The requirement also applies to customers and guests using the terminal building at Base Operations at Page Field.
The mandate is also a step further for rideshare and taxi companies here in Southwest Florida who required drivers to mask up but could only encouraged passengers to do the same.
LeeTran riders said they're on board with the new guidance. They hope the new rules will protect passengers and essential workers all at once.
"Everybody should follow the enforcement," Christina Angle said. "It's for their safety and everybody else's safety. That's what they should do."
"We believe it makes the job safer for our drivers," SWFL Transportation Group owner Michael Griffin said, "and makes the public safer overall."
There are a few exceptions for the mask mandate: children under the age of 2, people with disabilities who cannot wear a mask, and people for whom wearing a mask would create a risk to themselves or others.
We asked Lee County officials how they plan to enforce the new mandate. Count on NBC2 to keep you updated as they develop the plan.


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Materials: Varde Base Cabinet, Countertop TBD
Description: I moved into a small apartment and am in need of more storage and counter space. I decided that a kitchen island with storage and 2 overhands would be best so it could double as my kitchen table and desk area.
I am planning on buying the Varde base cabinet: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30158391 and installing a counter on top.
My question is, since the Verde is not attached to the floor, do you think it could withstand a countertop with an overhang on the back and right side? My concern is that if you are sitting on the long side of the bar that if you put pressure on the overhang that the unit would tip.
Also, do you think the material would make a difference, a lighter formica verse a granite when it comes to tipping?
Above is a rendering, ignore dimensions and drawers. Assume the cabinet/ base is the Varde…it illusrates the overhangs.
Would love any help!
~ Keara, New York, NY
Hi Keara,
Here is a Varde kitchen island that may give you an idea of what is achieveable. Any input, anyone?
~ Jules
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Now that we're all (supposedly) walking more, and now that the (supposedly) warmer, sunnier weather will encourage us to walk even more, neighbours might like to harvest a little local knowledge as they stride along.
The Herne Hill Heritage Trail is a very successful and useful 168-page book published by the Herne Hill Society. With six hand-drawn colour maps and many other illustrations, this soft-cover book explores the unique identity of Herne Hill. Our history is traced through many changes over the last two centuries and told through a mixture of buildings, places and objects – some to be seen to this day but others long gone – and the people associated with them.
Available for £9.50 plus postage from the Herne Hill Society's online book store. It's quick and easy with Paypal.


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On June 21, QS World University Rankings will reveal the Top 50 Under 50, showcasing the most prestigious young universities in the world.
The universities are ranked on the same six criteria as the World University Rankings, with less weighting given to academic and employer reputation.
The results will be accompanied by the Next 100 universities under 50, so there will be 150 young universities ranked in total.
Coming soon: Get ready to meet the world's top young universities. #QSWUR https://t.co/8URHmhpfnh
— QS World University Rankings (@worlduniranking) June 19, 2018
So, what can we expect to see?
Will Nanyang Technological University keep its top spot?
Coming in first last year, and holding onto to its third place in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2018, Singapore's Nanyang Technological University is a strong contender for first place in the QS Top 50 Under 50.
Losing out to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Switzerland's École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in the THE rankings, Nanyang Technological University is under threat but remains a close competitor for the top spot.
New Entries?
QS World University Rankings expects to see plenty of new names in this year's Top 50 Under 50 as previous placeholders have celebrated their 50th birthday this year.
This makes room for younger universities to debut on the table, since they are yet to have their 50 years of fame.
Paris Sciences & Lettres University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham made their impressive first appearances in the THE Young University Rankings 2018, coming in at fourth and tenth place respectively, showing promise for new listings in the QS ranks.
Asian domination
Asia is expected to dominate this year's QS Top 50 Under 50 as they join the higher education race.
Europe, North America and Australia tend to have older universities with higher academic and employer reputations, while Asia is emerging as a hotspot for academic excellence.
Asia is becoming increasingly popular with international students as its universities enter the respected rankings. In 2015, 44,000 overseas students studied in China, with Japan and South Korea in close succession.
This year's rankings expects to see more Asian universities being noticed for impressive research and teaching outcomes alongside western competitors.
Tune in tomorrow for a full report on the QS Top 50 Under 50 rankings, and what they mean for students studying abroad.
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In the third edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" Prince Lobel's rankings, the firm's Media Law Practice Group has once again been with recognized with a Tier 1 ranking both nationally and locally. In addition, the number of practices recognized has expanded from four practices in year one, to the rankings you see below.
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All is not well at Manchester United.
In a dressing-room dressing-down after the Red Devils drew 2-2 with struggling Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday, Jose Mourinho reportedly labelled Paul Pogba "a virus", as tension festers within the club.
United are seventh in the table after 14 games, 16 points off top, eight behind fourth-placed Arsenal and own a negative goal difference. The 20-time champions need a quick turnaround if they are to rescue their season, but the reports of division and in-fighting suggest the necessary harmony for a revival is conspicuously absent.
Some fans continue to back Mourinho, feeling he is being let down by his overpaid and underperforming players, while others take the side of Pogba and co, believing the Portuguese manager is overdue his P45.
But, as a our friends at Football Whispers explain, there is no winner in the Mourinho vs Pogba battle: everyone loses, most of all the club. Both are letting the side down and must do better.
United are 7.00 with RedArmyBet to finish in the Premier League's top four this season*
"You don't play," Mourinho, according to The Telegraph, told Pogba after the Southampton draw. "You don't respect players and supporters. And you kill the mentality of the good honest people around you.
"You are like a person with a flu, with a virus in a closed room – you pass that virus to the others."
Mourinho is never one to mince his words or hold back when he feels he has been wronged. Whether it's the opposition, officials or his own charges, the fiery former Real Madrid and Inter Milan boss can be scathing, in private and public.
The language reportedly directed towards Pogba may have been a little harsh, but the underlying point was entirely valid: Pogba was atrocious against Southampton. The Frenchman frequently lost possession, often when under little or no pressure, and showed a frustrating lack of desire to atone for his errors throughout.
Taking a broader view, Pogba has thus far failed to live up to expectations since his £89million return to Old Trafford in 2016. Often are the times when the World Cup winner is United's best performer, but that is a low bar and in itself not a ringing endorsement of his impact.
It may well be the case that Mourinho's tactics – or, more pertinently, the manager's overarching football philosophy – are prohibitive to the conditions in which the gifted 25-year-old can thrive, but that cannot completely excuse the midfielder. He was billed as a transformative signing and has ambitions of being a Ballon d'Or contender, but he remains a long way off such status.
Pogba showed at the World Cup, starring as France claimed a second crown, that he can operate within a restrictive system. In Russia, the United playmaker showed all of the discipline and impeccable decision-making Mourinho has long demanded of him at Old Trafford.
United are 1.29 with RedArmyBet for a top-six Premier League finish this season*
It seems, when in United red, Pogba feels entitled to a free-spirited role, allowed to conjure and create without reproach for mistakes or the need to chip in when the ball needs to be recovered. His gifts are undeniable, yet Pogba must learn to subjugate himself for the greater good at times, meeting his manager at least halfway.
Mourinho needs more from Pogba, his biggest star and most talented outfield player. But Pogba, the rest of the United players and the fans need more from Mourinho.
They need the "Special One" to rediscover the tactical nous and Midas touch that led to no one questioning that famous self-proclamation upon talking the Chelsea job in 2004. They need Mourinho to show he can solve the problems currently afflicting United on the field, rather than creating more.
Mourinho's constant harking back to his own successful past serves no one but himself; reminding the world of his three Premier League titles means nothing to United fans when those honours were achieved at Stamford Bridge, not Old Trafford.
Instead of focusing his energy on self-preservation, protecting his reputation and shifting blame elsewhere, Mourinho must funnel all his effort into rescuing United's season.
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Kevin Hoffman KLH "Urban Kukri" Fixed Blade, Kydex Sheath, Tek-Lok (SOLD)
This Kevin Hoffman "Urban Kukri" is brand new and direct from Kevin's shop in Savannah, GA. The satin finish blade is made from ATS-34 steel. The handle is black Canvas Micarta with white linen spacers, stainless steel bolts and thong hole liner, and stainless steel decorative mosaic pin. The custom made Kydex sheath features a Tek-Lok belt carry system, and includes a Diamond Sharpening Rod. Kevin's "KLH" and knife logo appear on one side of the blade, and the outline of the state of Georgia on the other side. A great, versatile knife to carry out in the backwoods on a hike or camping trip. We love the aggressive lines of the Kukri blade shape!
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text: Guns and T-shirts: A Match Made in America CPT (r) Tyler Merritt September 13, 2016 2nd Amendment, Blog, Veteran Inspired 101 Some of the best things in life come in pairs, especially your favorite brands. When they pair up, you, the loyal customer, always make out a winner. When it comes to businesses, partnerships can be a great boost of strength. At Nine Line, we've joined forces with many different organizations and foundations, always with the goal in mind of making this country a better place, however we can. We do it through retail offerings that boost our community's spirit and awareness, by creating valuable local jobs in the United States and by helping veterans in need. We take our commitment to you seriously, and so do our associates. That's why we talk about them whenever we can, especially the coolest ones — like Daniel Defense. The Best Around For those of you who don't know, Daniel Defense is the premier firearm manufacturer for the AR platform. And everybody raves about them. Everybody. From publications like as The Firearm Blog to POLICE Magazine, the verdict is in (not that there was ever any doubt) — Daniel Defense weapons kick ass. Their singular focus on quality while remaining affordable has brought them a great deal of well-earned praise while giving the American public a rifle that they can believe in from stock to muzzle. And now, you can represent both Daniel Defense and Nine Line Apparel with our amazing line of t-shirts and hoodies. They take the spirit of both companies and work together with strong, veteran-designed shirts that we love to show off. They make a great statement to all who see it — you are a proud American patriot with a warrior's heart and true grit. But that's not all — just check out the video they shot with our clothing below, it's pretty incredible. We'll make sure to keep you updated on everything that develops with this friendship. We appreciate our loyal partners and look forward to doing many great things together in the future. And, of course, our loyal fans are going to continue to be the true winners! If you enjoy Daniel Defense as much as we do, make sure to show them some love in the comments section. And if you haven't already, go check out our special line of Daniel Defense clothing to go along with that sick rifle.


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text: Last week Kahu Security blogged about Escalating Java Attacks. Kahu's post dissects two Java exploits.The first exploit targets CVE-2012-0507, the latest Java vulnerability that's been seen being exploited in the wild. This vulnerability was patched (for Windows) by Oracle in February 2012. I found the second exploit to be more interesting. It clearly appeared to be related to some Java CORBA vulnerability, possibly CVE-2012-0506, a Java vulnerability not yet known to be exploited in the wild. Last Friday I decided to take a closer look at this mysterious exploit.First, I decompiled and analyzed the applet. However, I did not recognize anything in particular as there have not been any exploits or Proof-Of-Concepts made publicly available for CVE-2012-0506. So I decided to test the exploit with different versions of Java Runtime Environment to narrow down the list of potential vulnerabilities. I started by trying the latest version (JRE6 update 31) and, as expected; the exploit did not work because it was already patched. Then I tested with an older Java version (JRE6u25) just to make sure that the exploit would work in my test environment, and it did. I was a bit surprised when I tested JRE update 30 and the exploit did not work. This was a clear indication that the sample was not exploiting CVE-2012-0506 (as I was expecting) because JRE6u30 still had this vulnerability. I continued testing different JREs and determined that JRE6 update 29 is the version that patches this mysterious vulnerability. The Update Release Notes link to an Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update Advisory – October 2011 that lists all the vulnerabilities patched in the update. Based on my initial analysis it was clear that the sample exploits some deserialization problem and the only vulnerability in the Risk Matrix related to deserialization is CVE-2011-3521. The ZDI advisory reveals two interesting facts. Firstly, the vulnerability was discovered by fellow Finn Sami Koivu who recently joined Oracle. Secondly, the problem is in IIOP deserialization which is exactly the piece of CORBA code that the exploit calls. This confirms that the mysterious vulnerability is… CVE-2011-3521.On Saturday, Contagiodump wrote about the same sample. Michael Schierl e-mailed Contagiodump and also commented on the original Kahu Security blog post that the vulnerability was most likely not CVE-2012-0506, but rather, CVE-2011-3521.I can confirm that Michael is right. His article has more details about the vulnerability.It is strongly recommended to update your Java client to the latest version, disable it when not needed, or better yet, remove it completely if you don't really need it.Java versions can be determined from: java.com/en/download/installed.jsp. The SHA1 hash of the exploit that I analyzed is: 83a04bd183ecb9e2598da9b67417cd57bc9f14faF-Secure Anti-Virus detects the exploit as Exploit:Java/CVE-2011-3521.A.—————Regards,Timo


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After finishing reading these letters from Nettie—and puzzling over the words in them she does not understand—Celie tells Shug that she again wishes to kill Mr. ____, for hiding the letters away from Celie for so long. Shug tells her not to kill Mr. ____—that would leave Shug only with Grady, and Shug still loves Mr. ____. Celie is excited to have heard from her sister, but so angry with Mr. ____ she can barely think.
Interestingly, Celie becomes aware, through her sister's language, of the vast education she herself has not had the benefit of experiencing. Although it is only referenced subtly in the remainder of the book, it does become clear that Nettie is teaching Celie new words and concepts, however indirectly, through these letters.
Celie says, by way of bargaining, that she won't kill Mr. ____ if Shug can convince Mr. ____ that Shug should sleep in Celie's room from now on. Shug succeeds in doing this, although Celie is not sure how Shug has convinced him.
Again, Shug is capable of getting what she wants from Mr. ____, who has a hard time standing up to her. But it is important to note that Celie is the one behind the idea, and who ensures it will happen with her threat to kill Mr. _____ if it doesn't. Her anger has pushed her out of her habitual passivity. It is not clear whether Mr. ____ suspects, at this point, that Shug and Celie have a romantic relationship.


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Sunday, March 27, 2011
Biodiversity Challenge...
Completely up the walls this weekend, i'm working on a floor game for kids, here's a snippet of what i'm doing.
I got my wacom cintiq last week as well! Sooo deadly, definitely speeding up the work process as well, I need it at the moment!
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Labels: Commercial , drawing , Illustration , Illustrator
Sunday, March 20, 2011
The Wedding Studio
Just finished a new site, wohoo! Love finishing projects. The site is here and you can read about some of the process here. *high five*
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
Not Pop - Preview
Part two of two images (pop here), just a preview! The work should be totally finished and printed by the end of April, wohoo!
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Labels: Album Artwork , bands , Commercial , Cork , drawing , Graphic Design , Illustration , merchandise , music , pastels
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
More JR
I blogged about JR a few months ago and since then he seems to be cropping up everywhere with incredibly inspirational and motivating projects and films. I watched the above video today and it really blew me away. My favourite quote from it:
"Art can change the way we see the world, art can create energy"
*salute* JR's artworks and ethos are consistently insightful and effective, he executes his political message forcefully and elegantly, producing emotive and humane installations that are both deeply personal and political. His work makes an undeniable truth of the assertion that art can change the world.
It's International Women's day and I have to admit I got a bit depressed reading sad statistics on sites like www.weareequals.org, important to read them and be aware of them, but depressing none the less! JR's amazing work cheered me up, Women are Heroes:
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This is the in-vogue product for all those men donning a beard! It smells great and is enriched with Moroccan Argan Oil. Use it daily as a beard oil and skin conditioner as this product will soften and moisturise your beard and take away that itchy feeling.
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You can decode and restore font data easily.
The new text features in WOFF File Format 2.0 (in mobile and TV applications) and 1.0 (in wearable applications) include:
Decoding and restoring font data
WOFF (Web Open Font Format) is a packaging format used to decode and restore font data according to the
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Top 5 Fastest Accelerating Car
If you have the fastest accelerating car, you can be the king on the road. The men, who love to increase their adrenalin on the road, will love to have the fastest car in the world. Even though you have to spend a lot of money, you will be satisfied with the fastest car. With the high quality and agile engine, you can enjoy the fast speed. We can say that a car has incredible acceleration if it can reach 0 to 60 miles per hour or 100 km per hour in seconds. Check out the following list if you want to know the fastest accelerating car in the world:
Fastest Accelerating Car: Ariel Atom – 2.3 seconds
Have you ever ridden Ariel Atom? This car is included in the list because it only needs 2.3 seconds to get reach 60 miles per hour. Arial Atom is a road legal production car that you can own and save it inside the garage. This exclusive is manufactured 100 units each year. It seems that you need to make an order first if you do not want to miss the purchasing of Ariel Atom. Check out the fastest accelerating roller coaster here.
Fastest Accelerating Car: Bugatti Veyron Supersport – 2.46 seconds
Bugatti Veyron Supersport is a super car in the world. The top speed of this car can reach 267.856 mph or 431.072 km/h. 2010 model of Bugatti Veyron is called as the world fastest car in the world. The acceleration isn't weak because you can reach 60 miles per hour in 2.46 seconds.
Fastest Accelerating Car: Caparo T1 – 2.5 seconds
Have you ever heard about Caparo T1? This car is very fast in term of acceleration. It can accelerate from zero 10 km per hour in 2.5 second. This car was created by the British manufacturer in 2007. You have to check out the engine, interior and exterior before you want to grab it.
Fastest Accelerating Car: Porsche 918 Spyder – 2.6 seconds
Porsche brand is always linked with luxury, style, high price and fast speed. If you want to get the fastest acceleration car from this brand, you can choose Porsche 918 Spyder 2014. It can accelerate in 2.6 second from 0 to 60 miles per hour. Under the hood, the car is equipped with a 4.6 liter V8 engine.
Fastest Accelerating Car: Lamborghini Aventador – 2.7 seconds
Some people think that it is too tacky to ride a Lamborghini on the road. But the people who love with fast speed and style will love to choose Lamborghini Aventador. This car can accelerate in just 2.7 second. It has been in the circulation since 2011.
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The ex-representative (R-Texas) is widely-known for his conservative and libertarian views. Paul has been a vocal critic of the US government's fiscal policies, especially the existence of the Federal Reserve, the tax policy, the military–industrial complex, and the War on Drugs.
Money monopoly
Ron Paul stated that he is very interested in the subject of virtual currencies such as Bitcoin since he views them as a counterbalance to the US dollar. Referring to the money system today as being "terrible" due to the Federal Reserve's and the US Government's duopoly over the nation's money supply, which allows them to "purposely counterfeit and debase" the currency, Paul sees any alternative forms of exchange as much needed competition.
In true Libertarian fashion Paul even welcomes any substitute for the US dollar, saying that no restrictions or taxes should be placed on any alternative currencies. He equates the prohibition of other currencies to a cartel, which often benefited the privileged few at the top. He cited the 2008 bailouts of the financial system (TARP) as the rest of the country sunk into a severe recession as evidence.
Bitcoin is the first step
While Paul admitted that he doesn't see Bitcoin as "true money," he certainly views it as promising and as an introduction to real competition for the US dollar. In his words:
"Though I don't personally believe that Bitcoin is true money, it should be perfectly legal and there should be no restrictions on it, there should be no taxes on it. The people who operate Bitcoin would, of course, be prohibited from committing fraud but the people should be able to have competition whether it is a basket of commodities or cryptocurrencies – it should be perfectly legal. For this to operate, we need to have freedom from government intervention when it comes to the Internet. I am concerned that the government ultimately wants to curtail the Internet and there have been attempts to do so."
Challenging the status quo
Paul sees a two pronged approach in challenging the status quo in competitor-currencies and the Internet. Indeed, the Internet has been a liberating tool which has challenged authority's opinion due to everyone's ability to post their own, as recently stated by Andreas Antonopolous at the 2014 Bitcoin Expo in Toronto. Antonopolous also made a direct comparison of the Internet decentralizing information to Bitcoin having the same potential with currency.
"The internet is the salvation for those of us who believe in liberty because it is an alternative way of getting around the system not only in the spreading of our ideas in this instance but in in terms of getting around the monetary system on the whole if they do permit crypto-currencies and other forms of transactions. So, this is something that we should all be concerned about whether we endorse it or not," said Paul.
Paul emphasized that the power of the Internet, i.e. the freedom of sharing ideas and information, along with competing currencies could give rise to a true grassroots movement that will challenge the government monopolistic system that favors the wealthy at the expense of the middle class and poor.
You can read Paul's full Q&A session here.
Expert commentary
Blake Anderson: "Ron Paul is a very smart man but I don't think that he understands the value system of Bitcoin and the protocol. I don't think of his misunderstanding as being due to lack of effort or intelligence but the fact is that Bitcoin is a new solution to fault tolerance limitations that persons outside of the computer science field cannot easily fully grasp the gravity of."
Expert commentary
Blake Anderson: "Ron Paul is a very smart man but I don't think that he understands the value system of Bitcoin and the protocol. I don't think of his misunderstanding as being due to lack of effort or intelligence but the fact is that Bitcoin is a new solution to fault tolerance limitations that persons outside of the computer science field cannot easily fully grasp the gravity of."


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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Last Updated: May 23, 2011
Judith A. Greenfield, PhD, RN
Judith Greenfield brings her experience of more than thirty years in healthcare to her role as Founder and President of the Project. As part of her health educator role within the Project, she writes and edits its free, semi-annual publication, the Healthcare Communication Review; conducts professional in-services; and speaks on a variety of topics before numerous community groups as well as at conferences. For this work, she draws on her past roles as a bedside nurse, child-birth educator, Executive Director of the Hospice Association of Ulster County, and teacher of biomedical ethics at both SUNY New Paltz and the New School University's Graduate School of Management. Perhaps more importantly, however, she also brings her experiences as a patient and patient advocate for family and friends.
Jeffrey A. Falk,
Jeffrey Falk is a Registered Nurse, Masters Prepared in Community Health Administration and Wellness Promotion and a Certified Long Term Care Ombudsman in the state of New York. He has been in the field of health care for more than 20 years as a paramedic, an emergency room nurse, and a home care and infusion nurse. He has also worked in the insurance field as a Concurrent Review Nurse for a local HMO. Nurse Falk presently owns and operates Senior Health Care Solutions, serving as a Nurse Consultant and Care Manager for seniors in the Hudson Valley.
Emily Halstein
Emily Halstein brings her experience as a bookkeeper and office manager of a local, not-for-profit arts organization to the Project. She also brings a perspective of patients and patient advocates.
Ursula M. Inghem
Ursula M. Inghem is employed by Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. She is a graduate of the paralegal program at Marist College. She has served on the board of several not-for-profits. She has dealt with the issues of finding reliable and adequate care for low income disabled patients and those with chronic illnesses.
Puja Thomson, MA, LMT
Puja A. J. Thomson is the founding director of ROOTS & WINGS in New Paltz, NY – an organization whose mission is to assist people with transitions and change. Her award-winning book, After Shock: From Cancer Diagnosis to Healing, provides empowering, practical, comprehensive step-by-step guidance drawn from her experience both as a patient and healthcare professional (Licensed Massage Therapist and Minister of Natural Healing). Before coming to the USA, Puja worked as an educator and training specialist in the fields of social work, education, community work and juvenile justice, at the University of Edinburgh and other institutions in Scotland.
Barry Bub, MD
Barry Bub is a physician, psychotherapist, educator and author of Communication Skills That Heal, Radcliffe Medical Press, Fall 2005. For more information about his offerings, visit www.processmedicine.com.
Marystephanie Corsones
Marystephanie Corsones is Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at the Kingston City Schools in Kingston, NY. She has served in a variety of capacities within the field of healthcare, not the least of which was as Chief Financial Officer of a publicly traded HMO. She has also served on the Boards of Directors of numerous not-for-profit organizations, including CrossRiver Healthcare, Inc., the Kingston Hospital, The Hudson Valley Senior Residence and the American Red Cross.
Howard H. Covitz, PhD, ABPP, NCPsyA
Howard H. Covitz, PhD, ABPP, NCPsyA is a psychoanalyst who practices near Philadelphia. He is Diplomated in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy and a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and Virginia. For many years he was Director of the Institute for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies in Bryn Mawr, PA where he trained a broad spectrum of mental health professionals in psychoanalytic theory and practice. His 1998 Oedipal Paradigms in Collision was nominated for the Gradiva Book of the Year Award. Hobbies? In addition to an avid penchant for writing comical verse about an aging psychoanalyst named Abe Isaacs, he teaches Mathematics in Temple University's Tyler School of Art and Biblical Characterology at Gratz College. He and his wife of 41 years enjoy traveling to visit their children and grandchildren.
Mary Jo DeForest
Mary Jo DeForest is Deputy Director of the Ulster County Office for the Aging and brings twenty years of experience in the field of human services and aging. She is an advocate for senior citizens and involved in the development of senior programs. She has been on the Boards of Directors for several not-for-profits and currently serves as a Board member for People's Place and Friends of the Senate House in Kingston, NY.
Sheldon Marc Feldman, MD, FACS
Sheldon Feldman is Chief, Division of Breast Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center and Vivian L. Milstein Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Feldman is a leading authority in minimally invasive breast cancer surgery. More information can be found at www.breastmd.org.
Arlen Gould, MAT (History)
Arlene Gould, an advocate for humanism-in-medicine, served as the first full-time administrator and newsletter editor for The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, which pioneered the White Coat Ceremony, now part of medical school orientations at more than 97% of all US schools of medicine and osteopathy as well as in China, Israel, Great Britain and Pakistan. She is an experienced public relations, marketing consultant and writer and has worked in the arts, wine industry and as Diversity Coalition business liaison for the Eleanor Roosevelt Center.
Neil Prose, MD
Neil Prose is director of pediatric dermatology at Duke University Medical Center. He teaches courses and seminars for medical students, residents and practicing physicians in doctor-patient communication.
Kathryn R. Reed, CMPE
Kathryn Reed has been a member of the Executive Staff of the Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute, headquartered in New Paltz, New York, since 1981. In addition, she serves as Executive Director of the Catskill Hudson Area Health Education Center located in Highland, New York. For more information regarding these two organizations, visit www.fpinstitute.org and www.catskillhudsonahec.org, respectively.
Helen A. Robinson, RN, MSN
Helen Robinson earned her Bachelors degree in Education from St. John's University and a Masters Degree in Nursing from Sage College. For more than 20 years, she served in a variety of administrative positions at The Kingston Hospital in NY. These include: Assistant VP for patient Care Services, Interim VP for Nursing, and VP for Clinical Support Services. She has also served as a participating Clinical Research Associate with the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group clinical trials for breast cancer and was honored by the YWCA of Ulster County, at their annual Tribute to Women dinner, for her accomplishments in Health Care Administration. Currently, she is VP & Chief Clinical Officer for Ellenville Regional Hospital, in Ellenville, NY.


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Book Reviewed: Magic & Romance
Author: A.K. Michaels, Julia Mills, Claudy Conn, Melanie James, Jennifer Theriot, Nicole Garcia, Teri Riggs, Kelly Cozzone, Ever Coming, Jennifer Bryan Yarbrough
Publication Date: 10/5/2017
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 5 Stars
I have read many of these books prior and I am leaving my review for them below.
Phoebe - Julia Mills
Cute, Short, Sexy story.
Phoebe and Jax were both raised the foster home system so she thinks of Jax as a brother. Phoebe gets a visit from a lawyer named Grant who has papers concerning Phoebe's birth mother. They are off for an adventure to Greece. Well it turns into the trip from hell itself. Phoebe finds out so much including things she never thought possible. The story heats up with Grant and Phoebe's attraction coming to the forefront. Jax is a very protective brother so Grant won't get anything easy in trying to woo Phoebe. Phoebe is one tough *Chick*.
We get just a bit of mystery, a little bit of comedy, and a taste of romance.
Through Time - Whiplash - Claudy Conn
Yet another fantastic book by Claudy Conn. What I love about this book is that she brings characters we have come to love from the previous books. In this story we have Trevor who is the youngest Royal Fae Prince and brother to Dante Royal Fae Prince of Lugh. He is sent on a mission by the Queen however it is not the mission he wants . He wants revenge against Pestale he feels that the Dark Royal Prince got off way to easy for his killing of Lana. Enter Jazz Decker who is a very powerful Shee Fios who has now been tossed back in time to 1816. She and Trevor must find a way to A. Get back to the future and B. Stop the Dark Fae Prince Hordly.
Hordly has taken Jazz and Trevors tracks them and learns that Hordly has fangs? Not only that
Trevor discovers his Fios Jazz has extreme powers. During all of this Trevor discovers he has feelings although he is unsure what those feelings are or mean.
He knows he will not allow any harm to come to Jazz Decker and makes a vow on this he also knows he feels something very strong for this Human..Will they escape the past? Tons of Action and of course the Sexual, Emotional Turbulance keeps you glue'd to the book !
Get reading the book and you shall find out
Gertie's Paranormal Plantation - Melanie James
Gertie you know the witch from the Leigh series. She has her own story to tell.
Gertie has been dating Brad the fireman for quite some time now but she hates that they are so far apart from each other and decides to help Brad decide to move in with her on the plantation. But many things take place that could spell doom for the happy couple.
We have witches, dragon, humans, and some surprising new creatures in this story. And if you have ever read any of the Leigh books and busted a gut laughing. Gertie will give you that ten fold. Melanie James has outdone herself on this new story. Can't wait to read more about Gertie and her Plantation.
Linda Gets Her Groove Thing - Jennifer Theriot
This is book two in The Green Room Chronicles, and I am pretty sure you can read as a stand alone however if you want to know about some of the characters I suggest you pick up book one.
Linda is hilarious even after her husband devastated her with divorce papers on top of losing all their funds she gets upset and let's just say it all goes uphill in big up way.
When Linda meets Dee and Bonnie lets just say you better have the depends handy because these women will have you in stitches.
This is a short, hilarious read and I would suggest it if you like a little naughty with your nice.
Saving Private Blue - Nicole Garcia
This is a short but sweet romance story.
Savannah grew up being bullied in school being called many names. The only 2 people who came to her rescue were brothers Billy and Travis. These 3 were inseparable but Billy and Savannah fell in love. Billy has now joined the Army and is being deployed to Afghanistan. He loves Savannah enough that he does not want her to be hurt if something were to happen to him so he lies to her.
And those lies setup a lot of heartache for Savannah and its brother Travis who is asked to try to pickup those pieces of her broken heart but can he?
After 4 years away Billy is back and things are forever changed for this man who went off to fight for the freedom of his fellow Americans.
Can hearts be repaired? Does true love win in the end?
Tropical Dreams - Kelly Cozzone
Tropical Dreams .. Had me thinking oh maybe a book about an island or something WOW so not what I was thinking.
We have David Murphy FBI agent injured in a huge bust lost of all of his team. Called to do another job one he did not want to take. He did not want to be responsible for anyone ever again. But he takes it on and its to guard Tiana Alexander daughter of some big wig. There is a contract out for the death of Tiana but of course David can not let her know this. So he poses as someone wanting a job at the soon to be opening night club Tropical Dreams which is Tiana's long time dream.
Ok that's all I am going to tell you because I do not want to put spoilers.
Let me leave you with this.. Does David guard Tiana? Or does David fall even further from what he did not intend to happen?
Oh and who do you think put the contract out on her life? The Friend? The Best Friend? Her Dad? Hmmmm
The book was great , the action is endless and the suspense WOW .. and bring on the ROMANCE HOT HOT HOT !!!!!
The Dragon and the Vampire - Special Enforcement Bureau Book 1 - A.K. Michaels
This book was fantastic. In this book we have Ronan he was mentioned in a previous series of books by the author. He is the leader / Head of The Supernatural Enforcement Bureau. What is that you ask? Well in most countries we all have to have some sort of justice / police and this is the Paranormal equivalent.
Ronan is bewildered as a Dragon is being hunted by the dark magic witch that almost killed Peri his sires mate. A dragon shifter wow is what he thinks. He has never seen one nor does he believe until he finally sees her. And feelings begin immediately. Starr has been on the run a very long time from the hunters they have killed her brother and have tried to capture her.
Ronan and his team do all they can to find Starr and help her understand they wish to help her not hurt her.
With the witch Esther's help they locate Starr.
Starr comes back to the Bureau with Ronan and Esther and things heat up between Starr and Ronan. They have figured out they are life mates. Well things get right HOT between these two.
But they are not out of danger and Starr refuses to be left behind while Ronan and his teams go to hunt the Hunters.
Can they save Starr? Can the team actually put an end to the hunters?
Well pick up your copy and I am sure you will love it as much as I did.
Eden's Kiss (Porter Kingston Series #4)
Jennifer Bryan Yarbrough
This is book four in this series.
Claudia and Olivia and the Kingston's' men's children are all grown up. Grayson has planned a trip for a few years and now it is finally time to take it. Of course, his best friend and cousin Gideon is going with him. They run into one little snag. Little sister to Gideon has decided to stow away in the back seat. Eden has always been a thorn in many sides but she is a loving soul also. Something takes place that many would see as taboo and Grayson has no clue how to speak to his parents or his best friend about it. Grayson also learns of those who should be in his life and hopes everything works out.
Grayson came into this family at the age of ten. He and Eden although cousins are not blood family. They have had intense feelings all of their lives.
What happens when they can no longer hide those feelings? Will their families be happy or shut them out? A horrible accident may be what breaks the issue all together.
I enjoyed this story and have enjoyed this series. I would suggest starting with book one so you can learn everyone. I cannot wait to find out who gets a book next.
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Body group OM-2000
When Olympus announced in 1997 a new mechanical OM body at street prices much lower
than the high end OM-3Ti, many fans of the original OM-1 design hoped it would be a
slightly modernized version of this camera. Unfortunately, the OM-2000 is not. It is not
even a System camera. Apart from the OM lens mount that accepts most OM Zuiko lenses and
the Bellows, and the OM viewfinder, that accepts the VarimagniFinder and Eyecups, there is
no connection at all with the rest of the OM System. No exchangeable focusing screens, no
compatability with the Motor Drives or even with the Winders, and no dedicated functions
with the T series flashes. Soon it became clear that the camera wasn't even manufactured
by Olympus at all. Instead it is a slightly patched design from and made by Cosina. This
immediately explains the classical shutter speed dial on top instead of the ring around
the bayonet.
Allthough existing OM users may be attracted by the idea that now they can buy a brand new mechanical OM body at a fraction of the costs of the OM-3Ti, the camera may be of more interest for students in photography that need a mechanical body and can't spend too much. With the enormous availability of nice priced Zuiko occasions this is indeed attractive.
And the OM-2000 even has some extras when you compare it to the OM-1. An 1/2000 sec. shutter speed, single spot metering, flash synchronization at 1/125 sec., a provison for double exposures, and an extended ISO range up to 3200. And, last but not least, for its meter it doesn't require the 1.35V mercury cell that is now abolished.
Together with this body two new lightweight zooms were launched; these are also made by Cosina. The camera is also available as a kit in combination with the new S.Zuiko 35-70/3.5-4.8. There's also a new flash available: the S20; this is just a simple computer flash without any dedicated functions.
The OM-2000 is only made in bronze/black.
Main specifications
|Type: 35 mm. Single Lens Reflex Camera with mechanically controlled shutter.
|Film rewind: Rewind crank.
|Film format: 24mm x 36mm.
|Viewfinder: Fixed -1 diopter; optional dioptric correction lens offers dioptric correction range from +1 to -3 diopters; finder viewfield: 93% of actual picture field; magnification: 0.84x at infinity (50mm lens).
|Lens mount: Olympus OM Mount.
|Focusing screen: Fixed focusing screen with microprism / split image-matte.
|Shutter: Mechanically controlled, vertical, metal focal plane shutter; 1/2000 sec. max. shutter speed (available shutter speeds can be used without batteries).
|Viewfinder information: LED display for correct exposure. Red "+" and "-" signs for over- / underexposure, green dot for correct exposure. Orange LED for spot metering.
|Synchronization: X contact (synchronization at speeds of 1/125 sec. or slower); hot shoe with direct contact only.
|Battery check: Red and green LED indicators in the viewfinder verify battery condition.
|Light measuring method: Center-weighted, average light measurement, switchable to spot measurement (2% of image)..
|Power source: Two 1.5V silver-oxide batteries SR44 (Eveready EPX-76) or alkaline manganese batteries LR44.
|Exposure range: EV0~EV19 (ISO/ASA 100, 50mm. F1.4).
|Self-timer: 10 second delay self timer with mirror prefire.
|Exposure control: B., 1sec.-1/2000 sec. (flash synchronization at speed of 1/125 sec. or slower).
|Camera back: Fixed type.
|Film speed: ISO/ASA 25-3200.
|Dimensions: 138 x 87 x 51mm (body alone).
|Manual film advance: Film advance lever with 130° angle for one long or several short strokes and pre-advance angle 30°.
|Weight: 430 gram.
|Multi-exposure: Multi-exposure lever facilitates multi-exposure by disabling film transport.


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By Emily Estelle
Escalating national and municipal power struggles in Libya are undermining the UN peace process and sidelining moderate factions, setting the country on a path toward renewed civil war.
Khalifa Haftar, the would-be strongman who controls eastern Libya, rejected the UN framework on December 17 and signaled his intent to take control of the country.
On the same day, gunmen assassinated the mayor of Misrata city, a moderate who had pushed for peaceful resolution from within the anti-Haftar camp.
Early signs of armed mobilization by multiple factions foreshadow the potential abandonment of the peace process, setting the stage for Libya to return to open conflict that will further destabilize the region and strengthen Salafi-jihadi groups.
December 17, 2017 marked the second anniversary of the signing of the UN-brokered Libyan Political Agreement (LPA), which established the Government of National Accord (GNA) unity government.
Opponents of the GNA argue that its mandate expired on this date. GNA supporters argue that it cannot expire because the leadership of the Libyan House of Representatives, which sought to preserve its own power, prevented the LPA from being voted into law.
Gunmen assassinated the Misrata mayor, Mohammed Eshtawi, on December 17. Eshtawi was an early supporter of the GNA and had faced challenges from hardline Misratan Islamist factions, including an attempt to force his resignation in May 2017. No group has claimed responsibility for his killing. Assassinations are unusual in Misrata.
Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Haftar rejected the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA) and associated institutions on December 17. Haftar stated that the LNA will now answer only to the will of the Libyan people.
- Haftar's allies and supporters mobilized to secure his power in the east and prepare for expansion on December 17 and 18. Haftar took steps to increase his control over election centers and electoral commission offices in the east, where the LNA also held military graduation ceremonies as a show of force. Haftar supporters rallied in large numbers in the east and much smaller groups in the northwest, where support for the LNA is limited but may be growing.
- Haftar opponents mobilized in response. The Nawasi brigade, a pro-GNA force in Tripoli, dispersed a pro-Haftar rally on December 17 and criticized Haftar's rejection of the LPA as "a coup against the democratic process" on December 18. GNA-allied Misratan militias reportedly deployed reinforcements to Sirte district in response to LNA mobilizations in the area. Misratan forces may also be taking positions near the LNA-held oil crescent region.
Assessment and Implications
The assassination of Misrata Mayor Mohammed Eshtawi eliminates a key moderating voice and raises the risk of a dangerous escalation. Hardline Islamist armed groups from Misrata have tried to remove Eshtawi through political means and intimidation previously and are most likely responsible for the assassination.
These groups oppose a political resolution with the LNA bloc and will favor a return to active conflict, likely in the LNA-controlled oil crescent region that is integral to Libya's economic recovery.
These groups may also facilitate a renewed Salafi-jihadi insurgency by supporting groups like the Benghazi Revolutionaries Shura Council and the Benghazi Defense Brigades, which they have backed to fight the LNA in the past.
Alternately, pro-LNA actors may have assassinated Eshtawi to either remove a key interlocutor for the peace talks or to incite a backlash that would justify pursuing a military solution. This possibility would similarly benefit Misratan hardliners and lead to escalation.
Separately, ISIS may have assassinated Eshtawi as a continuation of the revenge campaign it began in October 2017, signaling an increase in ISIS's attack capabilities and foreshadowing future assassinations in northwestern Libya.
Haftar's rejection of the LPA is his strongest statement so far indicating that he will run for president in 2018. His position diverges somewhat from that of his political allies in the Libyan House of Representatives, who had the upper hand in the UN-led talks and avoided rejecting the LPA entirely.
Haftar will capitalize on popular frustration with the stalled peace process to consolidate his personal power, legitimize the LNA, and secure a recommended readThe General's Trap in Libyaleadership role in the future Libyan state.
Both Eshtawi's death and Haftar's turn away from political resolution worsen the polarization of the Libyan political sphere. This polarization empowers armed actors that will escalate the conflict and weakens moderate factions who are willing to make compromises—albeit limited ones—in negotiated deals.
Political leadership will likely take steps to de-escalate with dialogues between eastern and western delegations, as well as domestic and international efforts to commit Haftar to a political framework.
The risk of armed escalation remains high, however. Divisions and insufficient command and control within the LNA and the Misratan bloc allow individual groups to destabilize tinderbox areas like Tripoli, southwestern Libya, and the oil crescent region.
The current UN process is unlikely to recapture momentum and place Libya on a path to stability. Turning the course requires recommended readA Strategy for Success in Libyagreater commitment and leadership from the international community, including the United States.


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