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Chisenhale Gallery presents a new commission and the first major solo exhibition in a UK art space by artist Paul Maheke.
A thought provoking performance that will challenge audiences to rethink their understanding of gender, race and sexuality with a new set of tools.
Featured image credit: Paul Maheke, 'A fire circle for a public hearing' (2018). Produced by Chisenhale Gallery, London. Commissioned by Chisenhale Gallery and Vleeshal Center for Contemporary Art, Middelburg. Photo: Mark Blower.
French-born artist Paul Maheke has gone from strength to strength after having been awarded South London Gallery's Post-Graduate Residency. Having exhibited work all around the world, it was here in London Paul has chosen to be his creative home.
With a particular attention to dance and the true potential of the 'archive' body, race and gender are central to Paul's work, but not in the sense that he addresses them as subjects. Rather they are, as he describes, modes of production, "My work is not about blackness or queerness, but rather is queer and black."
'A fire circle for a public hearing' makes for quite a change for Maheke as he transcends from performer to choreographer in his recent exhibit.
Casting three female performers to embody different characters, such as the ghost, the drag king and the oracle, the series of daily choreographies combine spoken word, movement and dance.
Renowned for his immersive performance-based installations, Maheke boldly commands the entire gallery space.
By removing the door and window coverings, Paul creates an open and vulnerable space where his truths and thoughts are manifest for all to see, hear and feel.
Through incorporating installation, video, sound and performance, the exhibition alters and adapts throughout its duration. And in doing so, the audiences' questioning of preconceived notions of gender, race and sexuality also evolves.
As part of the commissioning process, a programme of events has been devised in collaboration with Maheke, including talks and performances at the gallery and offsite events at local schools.
Three different performance chapters are planned over the eight-week course of the show. Part 1, which ran from on 13 April until early May, structured around a homage to performance artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres's 1991 piece, Untitled (Go-Go Dancing Platform).
Check out the Paul Maheke's exhibition page on the Chisenhale gallery website to find out more.
'A fire circle for a public hearing'
13 April 2018 – 10 June 2018
Daily performances start at 3pm throughout the duration of the exhibition and last for 45 minutes.
Part 2: A place you only go through 2 May – 20 May 2018 Performed by: Carrie Topley
Part 3: Entanglements (the assembly) 23 May – 10 June 2018 Performed by: Titilayo Adebayo and Heather Agyepong.
Chisenhale Gallery
64 Chisenhale Road
London, E3 5QZ


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Tuesday October 16, 2018-Early this year, President Uhuru Kenyatta appointed former Inspector General of Police, David Kimaiyo as the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) chairman.
Uhuru appointed Kimaiyo with a view of changing the face of KNH which was facing many scandals including corruption and raping of nursing mothers by mortuary attendants.
However under Kimaiyo's tenure the hospital has become worse than it was one year ago.
The Hospital is being run by thugs and it is now a miracle for somebody to be treated there without being mistreated by clerical officers, nurses or doctors.
One of the dirty things Kimaiyo has done is that he has awarded his company a tender of securing Kenyatta Hospital.
According to blogger, Robert Alai, Kimaiyo's private security firm is being paid million of shillings monthly by Kenya's taxpayers as Kenyans continue to die at the biggest referral hospital in East Africa.
"Former police boss David Kimaiyo just went to KNH as Chairman so as to have his private security firm in place. And the guards just man parking lots. Nothing else. Kimaiyo is a complete waste!" Alai wrote on Twitter.
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Nerja Feria – Feria de la Virgen de las Angustias y San Miguel
Arcángel (2nd week in October)
One of the big celebrations of the festive calendar in Nerja, 5 or 6 days of eating, drinking, dancing and general enjoyment. It is still an event where it is considered quite important to 'be seen'. There are firework displays, processions, concerts and all sorts of activities.
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festivities which then go on until the early hours, at the very least!
The fairground attractions occupy the central part of the feria ground and then all around the sides you have 'casitas', large marquees, where various different organisations stage all sorts of activities, including the election of the 'Feria Queen'. There's traditional flamenco dancing and singing, music concerts featuring well-known stars and general knees-ups, something to suit everyone.
The vast majority of events are free of charge, but the music concerts attract a small entrance fee, usually around €10. Each casita has its own bar and all offer a variety of food. Feria is also a good excuse, if anyone ever needed one, to get dressed up, flamenco outfits abounding.
One thing about feria in Nerja is that it can almost certainly be guaranteed to rain at some point during the celebrations, regardless of the fact that it was probably hot and sunny before the event started and will be hot and sunny after it has finished. Feria and rain go hand in hand, similar to Wimbledon fortnight in the UK.
The weather, however, does not dampen the spirits and the party goes on, although sometimes, as happened in 2008, the actual feria procession has to be cancelled.
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NC Senate Votes to Restart Racially Biased Death Penalty
Forty-five years ago today, the world lost one of its greatest prophetic leaders of the modern age. On April 4, 1968, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot down on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, in the middle of his most ambitious vision to date: the Poor People's Campaign. Two years ago, on the 43rd anniversary of Dr. King's brutal murder, the NC General Assembly chose to "honor" his legacy by introducing a bill that gutted the Racial Justice Act of its strongest provisions that attempted to rid racial bias from the application of capital punishment in NC.
This General Assembly seems to have a disposition to introducing its most radical and blatantly racist legislation around Dr. King's last day on earth. The NC Senate's decision to pass an extreme piece of legislation yesterday is disturbing. They want to simultaneously cut current protections against discrimination under RJA while speeding up and making it easier to kill people.
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And it is hard to fathom how an elected official, Senator Wesley Meredith, is so seemingly bound to a divisive ideology that he can repeatedly refer to Judge Gregory Weeks as the "minority judge."
This rhetoric would not be so concerning unless it directly influenced legislation tied to a regressive ideology trying to return North Carolina to the days when African Americans were treated as less than human, and treated attacks on their bodies and humanity as natural and acceptable in our society.
Five Reasons Legislators Should Reject New Efforts to Repeal the Racial Justice Act
1) The Racial Justice Act was passed with the support of proponents and opponents of the death penalty. All agreed that racial bias has no place in the application of the ultimate punishment of death.
2) Support for the Racial Justice Act is not an endorsement of violence or a sign that anyone is "soft on crime." Criminal justice enforcement is only strengthened when the system confronts racial bias directly and attempts to rid it from its practices.
3) Two Superior Court judges in North Carolina examined the law and evidence. The first found the RJA constitutional. And the second, the Cumberland County Superior Court, examined the comprehensive evidence presented to it by both sides for several months and found that race played a significant role in the death sentence of the first RJA petitioner, Marcus Robinson, and changed his death sentence to life in prison without parole. The Court found what virtually every researcher who has studied the death penalty process has shown: racism infects much of this system and its ultimate punishment--the death penalty.
4) We live in a state where five men have been exonerated from death row since 1999, who would have been murdered by the state if the system had only worked faster. ALL were charged with the murders of white victims, which is the strongest indicator of whether a defendant will be sentenced to death.
5) All the evidence shows that the death penalty system is flawed with racial bias. It is bizarre and unthinkable that legislators are striving to maintain the status quo of racism in the application of the death penalty and steal a tool from the courts to address this abomination.
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Archeological Reconnaissance of a Proposed Sewage Treatment Facility for the City of Leola, Grant County, Arkansas
Author(s): Robert D. Jones
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text: Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A calcification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spinal column, usually at the level of the cervical spine. It is often associated with anterior ankylosing hyperostosis.Osteogenesis: The process of bone formation. Histogenesis of bone including ossification.Longitudinal Ligaments: Two extensive fibrous bands running the length of the vertebral column. The anterior longitudinal ligament (ligamentum longitudinale anterius; lacertus medius) interconnects the anterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies; the posterior longitudinal ligament (ligamentum longitudinale posterius) interconnects the posterior surfaces. The commonest clinical consideration is OSSIFICATION OF POSTERIOR LONGITUDINAL LIGAMENT. (From Stedman, 25th ed)Ligamentum Flavum: The paired bands of yellow elastic tissue that connect adjoining laminae of the vertebrae. With the laminae, it forms the posterior wall of the spinal canal and helps hold the body erect.Growth Plate: The area between the EPIPHYSIS and the DIAPHYSIS within which bone growth occurs.Cartilage: A non-vascular form of connective tissue composed of CHONDROCYTES embedded in a matrix that includes CHONDROITIN SULFATE and various types of FIBRILLAR COLLAGEN. There are three major types: HYALINE CARTILAGE; FIBROCARTILAGE; and ELASTIC CARTILAGE.Myositis Ossificans: A disease characterized by bony deposits or the ossification of muscle tissue.Chondrocytes: Polymorphic cells that form cartilage.Bone Development: The growth and development of bones from fetus to adult. It includes two principal mechanisms of bone growth: growth in length of long bones at the epiphyseal cartilages and growth in thickness by depositing new bone (OSTEOGENESIS) with the actions of OSTEOBLASTS and OSTEOCLASTS.Epiphyses: The head of a long bone that is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate until bone growth stops. At that time, the plate disappears and the head and shaft are united.Bone and Bones: A specialized CONNECTIVE TISSUE that is the main constituent of the SKELETON. The principle cellular component of bone is comprised of OSTEOBLASTS; OSTEOCYTES; and OSTEOCLASTS, while FIBRILLAR COLLAGENS and hydroxyapatite crystals form the BONE MATRIX.Skull: The SKELETON of the HEAD including the FACIAL BONES and the bones enclosing the BRAIN.Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal: A disease of elderly men characterized by large osteophytes that bridge vertebrae and ossification of ligaments and tendon insertions.Collagen Type X: A non-fibrillar collagen found primarily in terminally differentiated hypertrophic CHONDROCYTES. It is a homotrimer of three identical alpha1(X) subunits.Chondrogenesis: The formation of cartilage. This process is directed by CHONDROCYTES which continually divide and lay down matrix during development. It is sometimes a precursor to OSTEOGENESIS.Calcification, Physiologic: Process by which organic tissue becomes hardened by the physiologic deposit of calcium salts.Cranial Sutures: A type of fibrous joint between bones of the head.Ligaments: Shiny, flexible bands of fibrous tissue connecting together articular extremities of bones. They are pliant, tough, and inextensile.Ankylosis: Fixation and immobility of a joint.Cervical Vertebrae: The first seven VERTEBRAE of the SPINAL COLUMN, which correspond to the VERTEBRAE of the NECK.Humerus: Bone in humans and primates extending from the SHOULDER JOINT to the ELBOW JOINT.Spine: The spinal or vertebral column.Skeleton: The rigid framework of connected bones that gives form to the body, protects and supports its soft organs and tissues, and provides attachments for MUSCLES.Periosteum: Thin outer membrane that surrounds a bone. It contains CONNECTIVE TISSUE, CAPILLARIES, nerves, and a number of cell types.Occipital Bone: Part of the back and base of the CRANIUM that encloses the FORAMEN MAGNUM.Osteoblasts: Bone-forming cells which secrete an EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX. HYDROXYAPATITE crystals are then deposited into the matrix to form bone.Parietal Bone: One of a pair of irregularly shaped quadrilateral bones situated between the FRONTAL BONE and OCCIPITAL BONE, which together form the sides of the CRANIUM.Osteochondrodysplasias: Abnormal development of cartilage and bone.Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2: A potent osteoinductive protein that plays a critical role in the differentiation of osteoprogenitor cells into OSTEOBLASTS.Core Binding Factor Alpha 1 Subunit: A transcription factor that dimerizes with CORE BINDING FACTOR BETA SUBUNIT to form core binding factor. It contains a highly conserved DNA-binding domain known as the runt domain and is involved in genetic regulation of skeletal development and CELL DIFFERENTIATION.Elbow Joint: A hinge joint connecting the FOREARM to the ARM.Spinal Cord Compression: Acute and chronic conditions characterized by external mechanical compression of the SPINAL CORD due to extramedullary neoplasm; EPIDURAL ABSCESS; SPINAL FRACTURES; bony deformities of the vertebral bodies; and other conditions. Clinical manifestations vary with the anatomic site of the lesion and may include localized pain, weakness, sensory loss, incontinence, and impotence.Fracture Healing: The physiological restoration of bone tissue and function after a fracture. It includes BONY CALLUS formation and normal replacement of bone tissue.Femur: The longest and largest bone of the skeleton, it is situated between the hip and the knee.Antlers: The horn of an animal of the deer family, typically present only in the male. It differs from the HORNS of other animals in being a solid, generally branched bony outgrowth that is shed and renewed annually. The word antler comes from the Latin anteocularis, ante (before) + oculus (eye). (From Webster, 3d ed)Dwarfism: A genetic or pathological condition that is characterized by short stature and undersize. Abnormal skeletal growth usually results in an adult who is significantly below the average height.Tibia: The second longest bone of the skeleton. It is located on the medial side of the lower leg, articulating with the FIBULA laterally, the TALUS distally, and the FEMUR proximally.Laminectomy: A surgical procedure that entails removing all (laminectomy) or part (laminotomy) of selected vertebral lamina to relieve pressure on the SPINAL CORD and/or SPINAL NERVE ROOTS. Vertebral lamina is the thin flattened posterior wall of vertebral arch that forms the vertebral foramen through which pass the spinal cord and nerve roots.Total Disc Replacement: The replacement of intervertebral discs in the spinal column with artificial devices. The procedure is done in the lumbar or cervical spine to relieve severe pain resulting from INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DEGENERATION.Bone Morphogenetic Proteins: Bone-growth regulatory factors that are members of the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily of proteins. They are synthesized as large precursor molecules which are cleaved by proteolytic enzymes. The active form can consist of a dimer of two identical proteins or a heterodimer of two related bone morphogenetic proteins.Ribs: A set of twelve curved bones which connect to the vertebral column posteriorly, and terminate anteriorly as costal cartilage. Together, they form a protective cage around the internal thoracic organs.Decompression, Surgical: A surgical operation for the relief of pressure in a body compartment or on a body part. (From Dorland, 28th ed)Tomography, X-Ray Computed: Tomography using x-ray transmission and a computer algorithm to reconstruct the image.Hypertrophy: General increase in bulk of a part or organ due to CELL ENLARGEMENT and accumulation of FLUIDS AND SECRETIONS, not due to tumor formation, nor to an increase in the number of cells (HYPERPLASIA).Cervical Atlas: The first cervical vertebra.Fibrous Dysplasia, Polyostotic: FIBROUS DYSPLASIA OF BONE affecting several bones. When melanotic pigmentation (CAFE-AU-LAIT SPOTS) and multiple endocrine hyperfunction are additionally associated it is referred to as Albright syndrome.Craniosynostoses: Premature closure of one or more CRANIAL SUTURES. It often results in plagiocephaly. Craniosynostoses that involve multiple sutures are sometimes associated with congenital syndromes such as ACROCEPHALOSYNDACTYLIA; and CRANIOFACIAL DYSOSTOSIS.Cell Differentiation: Progressive restriction of the developmental potential and increasing specialization of function that leads to the formation of specialized cells, tissues, and organs.Spinal Cord Diseases: Pathologic conditions which feature SPINAL CORD damage or dysfunction, including disorders involving the meninges and perimeningeal spaces surrounding the spinal cord. Traumatic injuries, vascular diseases, infections, and inflammatory/autoimmune processes may affect the spinal cord.Skull Base: The inferior region of the skull consisting of an internal (cerebral), and an external (basilar) surface.Calcaneus: The largest of the TARSAL BONES which is situated at the lower and back part of the FOOT, forming the HEEL.Thoracic Vertebrae: A group of twelve VERTEBRAE connected to the ribs that support the upper trunk region.Osteoma: A benign tumor composed of bone tissue or a hard tumor of bonelike structure developing on a bone (homoplastic osteoma) or on other structures (heteroplastic osteoma). (From Dorland, 27th ed)Alkaline Phosphatase: An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of an orthophosphoric monoester and water to an alcohol and orthophosphate. EC 22.214.171.124.SOX9 Transcription Factor: A SOXE transcription factor that plays a critical role in regulating CHONDROGENESIS; OSTEOGENESIS; and male sex determination. Loss of function of the SOX9 transcription factor due to genetic mutations is a cause of CAMPOMELIC DYSPLASIA.Ulna: The inner and longer bone of the FOREARM.Bone Diseases, DevelopmentalAchondroplasia: An autosomal dominant disorder that is the most frequent form of short-limb dwarfism. Affected individuals exhibit short stature caused by rhizomelic shortening of the limbs, characteristic facies with frontal bossing and mid-face hypoplasia, exaggerated lumbar lordosis, limitation of elbow extension, GENU VARUM, and trident hand. (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Omim, MIM#100800, April 20, 2001)Metatarsal Bones: The five long bones of the METATARSUS, articulating with the TARSAL BONES proximally and the PHALANGES OF TOES distally.Bone Matrix: Extracellular substance of bone tissue consisting of COLLAGEN fibers, ground substance, and inorganic crystalline minerals and salts.Femur Head: The hemispheric articular surface at the upper extremity of the thigh bone. (Stedman, 26th ed)Hyperostosis: Increase in the mass of bone per unit volume.Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 3: A fibroblast growth factor receptor that regulates CHONDROCYTE growth and CELL DIFFERENTIATION. Mutations in the gene for fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 have been associated with ACHONDROPLASIA; THANATOPHORIC DYSPLASIA and NEOPLASTIC CELL TRANSFORMATION.Fetal Development: Morphological and physiological development of FETUSES.Fetus: The unborn young of a viviparous mammal, in the postembryonic period, after the major structures have been outlined. In humans, the unborn young from the end of the eighth week after CONCEPTION until BIRTH, as distinguished from the earlier EMBRYO, MAMMALIAN.Matrix Metalloproteinase 13: A secreted matrix metalloproteinase that plays a physiological role in the degradation of extracellular matrix found in skeletal tissues. It is synthesized as an inactive precursor that is activated by the proteolytic cleavage of its N-terminal propeptide.Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal.Bony Callus: The bony deposit formed between and around the broken ends of BONE FRACTURES during normal healing.Osteoclasts: A large multinuclear cell associated with the BONE RESORPTION. An odontoclast, also called cementoclast, is cytomorphologically the same as an osteoclast and is involved in CEMENTUM resorption.Forelimb: A front limb of a quadruped. (The Random House College Dictionary, 1980)Hip Joint: The joint that is formed by the articulation of the head of FEMUR and the ACETABULUM of the PELVIS.Fractures, Bone: Breaks in bones.GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, Gs: A family of heterotrimeric GTP-binding protein alpha subunits that activate ADENYLYL CYCLASES.Spinal DiseasesOsteochondrosis: Any of a group of bone disorders involving one or more ossification centers (EPIPHYSES). It is characterized by degeneration or NECROSIS followed by revascularization and reossification. Osteochondrosis often occurs in children causing varying degrees of discomfort or pain. There are many eponymic types for specific affected areas, such as tarsal navicular (Kohler disease) and tibial tuberosity (Osgood-Schlatter disease).Spinal Cord Injuries: Penetrating and non-penetrating injuries to the spinal cord resulting from traumatic external forces (e.g., WOUNDS, GUNSHOT; WHIPLASH INJURIES; etc.).Gestational Age: The age of the conceptus, beginning from the time of FERTILIZATION. In clinical obstetrics, the gestational age is often estimated as the time from the last day of the last MENSTRUATION which is about 2 weeks before OVULATION and fertilization.Quadriplegia: Severe or complete loss of motor function in all four limbs which may result from BRAIN DISEASES; SPINAL CORD DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; or rarely MUSCULAR DISEASES. The locked-in syndrome is characterized by quadriplegia in combination with cranial muscle paralysis. Consciousness is spared and the only retained voluntary motor activity may be limited eye movements. This condition is usually caused by a lesion in the upper BRAIN STEM which injures the descending cortico-spinal and cortico-bulbar tracts.Osteocalcin: Vitamin K-dependent calcium-binding protein synthesized by OSTEOBLASTS and found primarily in BONES. Serum osteocalcin measurements provide a noninvasive specific marker of bone metabolism. The protein contains three residues of the amino acid gamma-carboxyglutamic acid (Gla), which, in the presence of CALCIUM, promotes binding to HYDROXYAPATITE and subsequent accumulation in BONE MATRIX.Sternum: A long, narrow, and flat bone commonly known as BREASTBONE occurring in the midsection of the anterior thoracic segment or chest region, which stabilizes the rib cage and serves as the point of origin for several muscles that move the arms, head, and neck.Extremities: The farthest or outermost projections of the body, such as the HAND and FOOT.Collagen Type II: A fibrillar collagen found predominantly in CARTILAGE and vitreous humor. It consists of three identical alpha1(II) chains.Age Determination by Skeleton: Establishment of the age of an individual by examination of their skeletal structure.Elements: Substances that comprise all matter. Each element is made up of atoms that are identical in number of electrons and protons and in nuclear charge, but may differ in mass or number of neutrons.Activin Receptors, Type I: One of the two types of ACTIVIN RECEPTORS or activin receptor-like kinases (ALK'S). There are several type I activin receptors. The major active ones are ALK-2 (ActR-IA) and ALK-4 (ActR-IB).Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental: Any of the processes by which nuclear, cytoplasmic, or intercellular factors influence the differential control of gene action during the developmental stages of an organism.Acetabulum: The part of the pelvis that comprises the pelvic socket where the head of FEMUR joins to form HIP JOINT (acetabulofemoral joint).X-Ray Microtomography: X-RAY COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY with resolution in the micrometer range.Bone Diseases: Diseases of BONES.Elbow: Region of the body immediately surrounding and including the ELBOW JOINT.Bone Regeneration: Renewal or repair of lost bone tissue. It excludes BONY CALLUS formed after BONE FRACTURES but not yet replaced by hard bone.Spondylosis: A degenerative spinal disease that can involve any part of the VERTEBRA, the INTERVERTEBRAL DISK, and the surrounding soft tissue.Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip: Replacement of the hip joint.Maxillofacial Abnormalities: Congenital structural deformities, malformations, or other abnormalities of the maxilla and face or facial bones.Cleidocranial Dysplasia: Autosomal dominant syndrome in which there is delayed closing of the CRANIAL FONTANELLES; complete or partial absence of the collarbones (CLAVICLES); wide PUBIC SYMPHYSIS; short middle phalanges of the fifth fingers; and dental and vertebral anomalies.Osteochondritis: Inflammation of a bone and its overlaying CARTILAGE.Hyoid Bone: A mobile U-shaped bone that lies in the anterior part of the neck at the level of the third CERVICAL VERTEBRAE. The hyoid bone is suspended from the processes of the TEMPORAL BONES by ligaments, and is firmly bound to the THYROID CARTILAGE by muscles.Hip: The projecting part on each side of the body, formed by the side of the pelvis and the top portion of the femur.Joint DiseasesTemporal Bone: Either of a pair of compound bones forming the lateral (left and right) surfaces and base of the skull which contains the organs of hearing. It is a large bone formed by the fusion of parts: the squamous (the flattened anterior-superior part), the tympanic (the curved anterior-inferior part), the mastoid (the irregular posterior portion), and the petrous (the part at the base of the skull).Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism: A form of PSEUDOHYPOPARATHYROIDISM characterized by the same features except for the abnormal response to hormones such as PARATHYROID HORMONE. It is associated with paternally inherited mutant alleles of the ALPHA CHAIN OF STIMULATORY G PROTEIN.Range of Motion, Articular: The distance and direction to which a bone joint can be extended. Range of motion is a function of the condition of the joints, muscles, and connective tissues involved. Joint flexibility can be improved through appropriate MUSCLE STRETCHING EXERCISES.Etidronic Acid: A diphosphonate which affects calcium metabolism. It inhibits ectopic calcification and slows down bone resorption and bone turnover.Spinal Osteophytosis: Outgrowth of immature bony processes or bone spurs (OSTEOPHYTE) from the VERTEBRAE, reflecting the presence of degenerative disease and calcification. It commonly occurs in cervical and lumbar SPONDYLOSIS.Hedgehog Proteins: A family of intercellular signaling proteins that play and important role in regulating the development of many TISSUES and organs. Their name derives from the observation of a hedgehog-like appearance in DROSOPHILA embryos with genetic mutations that block their action.Mice, Transgenic: Laboratory mice that have been produced from a genetically manipulated EGG or EMBRYO, MAMMALIAN.Sphenoid Bone: An irregular unpaired bone situated at the SKULL BASE and wedged between the frontal, temporal, and occipital bones (FRONTAL BONE; TEMPORAL BONE; OCCIPITAL BONE). Sphenoid bone consists of a median body and three pairs of processes resembling a bat with spread wings. The body is hollowed out in its inferior to form two large cavities (SPHENOID SINUS).DislocationsMicroradiography: Production of a radiographic image of a small or very thin object on fine-grained photographic film under conditions which permit subsequent microscopic examination or enlargement of the radiograph at linear magnifications of up to several hundred and with a resolution approaching the resolving power of the photographic emulsion (about 1000 lines per millimeter).In Situ Hybridization: A technique that localizes specific nucleic acid sequences within intact chromosomes, eukaryotic cells, or bacterial cells through the use of specific nucleic acid-labeled probes.Cartilage, Articular: A protective layer of firm, flexible cartilage over the articulating ends of bones. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, protecting the ends of long bones from wear at points of contact.Calcinosis: Pathologic deposition of calcium salts in tissues.Postoperative Complications: Pathologic processes that affect patients after a surgical procedure. They may or may not be related to the disease for which the surgery was done, and they may or may not be direct results of the surgery.Diaphyses: The shaft of long bones.Paraplegia: Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. This condition is most often associated with SPINAL CORD DISEASES, although BRAIN DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause bilateral leg weakness.Mandibular Condyle: The posterior process on the ramus of the mandible composed of two parts: a superior part, the articular portion, and an inferior part, the condylar neck.Bone Remodeling: The continuous turnover of BONE MATRIX and mineral that involves first an increase in BONE RESORPTION (osteoclastic activity) and later, reactive BONE FORMATION (osteoblastic activity). The process of bone remodeling takes place in the adult skeleton at discrete foci. The process ensures the mechanical integrity of the skeleton throughout life and plays an important role in calcium HOMEOSTASIS. An imbalance in the regulation of bone remodeling's two contrasting events, bone resorption and bone formation, results in many of the metabolic bone diseases, such as OSTEOPOROSIS.Pubic Symphysis: A slightly movable cartilaginous joint which occurs between the pubic bones.Toes: Any one of five terminal digits of the vertebrate FOOT.Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptors, Type I: A subtype of bone morphogenetic protein receptors with high affinity for BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEINS. They can interact with and undergo PHOSPHORYLATION by BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN RECEPTORS, TYPE II. They signal primarily through RECEPTOR-REGULATED SMAD PROTEINS.Pseudohypoparathyroidism: A hereditary syndrome clinically similar to HYPOPARATHYROIDISM. It is characterized by HYPOCALCEMIA; HYPERPHOSPHATEMIA; and associated skeletal development impairment and caused by failure of response to PARATHYROID HORMONE rather than deficiencies. A severe form with resistance to multiple hormones is referred to as Type 1a and is associated with maternal mutant allele of the ALPHA CHAIN OF STIMULATORY G PROTEIN.Radius: The outer shorter of the two bones of the FOREARM, lying parallel to the ULNA and partially revolving around it.Integumentary System: The outer covering of the body composed of the SKIN and the skin appendages, which are the HAIR, the NAILS; and the SEBACEOUS GLANDS and the SWEAT GLANDS and their ducts.Hyperostosis, Sternocostoclavicular: A rare, benign rheumatologic disorder or syndrome characterized by hyperostosis and soft tissue ossification between the clavicles and the anterior part of the upper ribs. It is often associated with the dermatologic disorder palmoplantar pustulosis, particularly in Japan. Careful diagnosis is required to distinguish it from psoriatic arthritis, OSTEITIS DEFORMANS, and other diseases. Spondylitis of pustulosis palmaris et plantaris is one of the possible causes; also, evidence suggests one origin may be bone infection. Bone imaging is especially useful for diagnosis. It was originally described by Sonozaki in 1974.Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary: Hereditary disorder transmitted by an autosomal dominant gene and characterized by multiple exostoses (multiple osteochondromas) near the ends of long bones. The genetic abnormality results in a defect in the osteoclastic activity at the metaphyseal ends of the bone during the remodeling process in childhood or early adolescence. The metaphyses develop benign, bony outgrowths often capped by cartilage. A small number undergo neoplastic transformation.Skin Diseases, Genetic: Diseases of the skin with a genetic component, usually the result of various inborn errors of metabolism.Spinal Fusion: Operative immobilization or ankylosis of two or more vertebrae by fusion of the vertebral bodies with a short bone graft or often with diskectomy or laminectomy. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p236; Dorland, 28th ed)Collagen: A polypeptide substance comprising about one third of the total protein in mammalian organisms. It is the main constituent of SKIN; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; and the organic substance of bones (BONE AND BONES) and teeth (TOOTH).Immunohistochemistry: Histochemical localization of immunoreactive substances using labeled antibodies as reagents.Fetal Weight: The weight of the FETUS in utero. It is usually estimated by various formulas based on measurements made during PRENATAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY.Cystostomy: Surgical creation of an opening (stoma) in the URINARY BLADDER for drainage.AxisSesamoid Bones: Nodular bones which lie within a tendon and slide over another bony surface. The PATELLA (kneecap) is a sesamoid bone.Tomography, X-Ray: Tomography using x-ray transmission.Bone Morphogenetic Protein 4: A bone morphogenetic protein that is a potent inducer of bone formation. It also functions as a regulator of MESODERM formation during EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT.Cartilage Diseases: Pathological processes involving the chondral tissue (CARTILAGE).Petrous Bone: The dense rock-like part of temporal bone that contains the INNER EAR. Petrous bone is located at the base of the skull. Sometimes it is combined with the MASTOID PROCESS and called petromastoid part of temporal bone.Craniofacial Abnormalities: Congenital structural deformities, malformations, or other abnormalities of the cranium and facial bones.Chick Embryo: The developmental entity of a fertilized chicken egg (ZYGOTE). The developmental process begins about 24 h before the egg is laid at the BLASTODISC, a small whitish spot on the surface of the EGG YOLK. After 21 days of incubation, the embryo is fully developed before hatching.Embryonic and Fetal Development: Morphological and physiological development of EMBRYOS or FETUSES.Abnormalities, Drug-Induced: Congenital abnormalities caused by medicinal substances or drugs of abuse given to or taken by the mother, or to which she is inadvertently exposed during the manufacture of such substances. The concept excludes abnormalities resulting from exposure to non-medicinal chemicals in the environment.Osteoarthritis: A progressive, degenerative joint disease, the most common form of arthritis, especially in older persons. The disease is thought to result not from the aging process but from biochemical changes and biomechanical stresses affecting articular cartilage. In the foreign literature it is often called osteoarthrosis deformans.Clavicle: A bone on the ventral side of the shoulder girdle, which in humans is commonly called the collar bone.Choristoma: A mass of histologically normal tissue present in an abnormal location.Thyroid Cartilage: The largest cartilage of the larynx consisting of two laminae fusing anteriorly at an acute angle in the midline of the neck. The point of fusion forms a subcutaneous projection known as the Adam's apple.Ligaments, Articular: Fibrous cords of CONNECTIVE TISSUE that attach bones to each other and hold together the many types of joints in the body. Articular ligaments are strong, elastic, and allow movement in only specific directions, depending on the individual joint.Sternoclavicular Joint: A double gliding joint formed by the CLAVICLE, superior and lateral parts of the manubrium sterni at the clavicular notch, and the cartilage of the first rib.Frontal Bone: The bone that forms the frontal aspect of the skull. Its flat part forms the forehead, articulating inferiorly with the NASAL BONE and the CHEEK BONE on each side of the face.Carpal Bones: The eight bones of the wrist: SCAPHOID BONE; LUNATE BONE; TRIQUETRUM BONE; PISIFORM BONE; TRAPEZIUM BONE; TRAPEZOID BONE; CAPITATE BONE; and HAMATE BONE.Phenotype: The outward appearance of the individual. It is the product of interactions between genes, and between the GENOTYPE and the environment.Treatment Outcome: Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.Cell Enlargement: Growth processes that result in an increase in CELL SIZE.Cetacea: An order of wholly aquatic MAMMALS occurring in all the OCEANS and adjoining seas of the world, as well as in certain river systems. They feed generally on FISHES, cephalopods, and crustaceans. Most are gregarious and most have a relatively long period of parental care and maturation. Included are DOLPHINS; PORPOISES; and WHALES. (From Walker's Mammals of the World, 5th ed, pp969-70)Femoral Fractures: Fractures of the femur.Hallux: The innermost digit of the foot in PRIMATES.Chondroma: A benign neoplasm derived from mesodermal cells that form cartilage. It may remain within the substance of a cartilage or bone (true chondroma or enchondroma) or may develop on the surface of a cartilage (ecchondroma or ecchondrosis). (Dorland, 27th ed; Stedman, 25th ed)Coccyx: The last bone in the VERTEBRAL COLUMN in tailless primates considered to be a vestigial tail-bone consisting of three to five fused VERTEBRAE.Fracture Fixation, Internal: The use of internal devices (metal plates, nails, rods, etc.) to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment.Patellar Ligament: A band of fibrous tissue that attaches the apex of the PATELLA to the lower part of the tubercle of the TIBIA. The ligament is actually the caudal continuation of the common tendon of the QUADRICEPS FEMORIS. The patella is embedded in that tendon. As such, the patellar ligament can be thought of as connecting the quadriceps femoris tendon to the tibia, and therefore it is sometimes called the patellar tendon.Embryo, Mammalian: The entity of a developing mammal (MAMMALS), generally from the cleavage of a ZYGOTE to the end of embryonic differentiation of basic structures. For the human embryo, this represents the first two months of intrauterine development preceding the stages of the FETUS.Dura Mater: The outermost of the three MENINGES, a fibrous membrane of connective tissue that covers the brain and the spinal cord.Chondrodysplasia Punctata, Rhizomelic: An autosomal recessive form of CHONDRODYSPLASIA PUNCTATA characterized by defective plasmalogen biosynthesis and impaired peroxisomes. Patients have shortened proximal limbs and severely disturbed endochondral bone formation. The metabolic defects associated with the impaired peroxisomes are present only in the rhizomelic form of chondrodysplasia punctata. (From Scriver et al, Metabolic Basis of Inherited Disease, 6th ed, p1497)Osteoarthritis, Hip: Noninflammatory degenerative disease of the hip joint which usually appears in late middle or old age. It is characterized by growth or maturational disturbances in the femoral neck and head, as well as acetabular dysplasia. A dominant symptom is pain on weight-bearing or motion.Metacarpus: The region of the HAND between the WRIST and the FINGERS.Extracellular Matrix Proteins: Macromolecular organic compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and usually, sulfur. These macromolecules (proteins) form an intricate meshwork in which cells are embedded to construct tissues. Variations in the relative types of macromolecules and their organization determine the type of extracellular matrix, each adapted to the functional requirements of the tissue. The two main classes of macromolecules that form the extracellular matrix are: glycosaminoglycans, usually linked to proteins (proteoglycans), and fibrous proteins (e.g., COLLAGEN; ELASTIN; FIBRONECTINS; and LAMININ).Femur Head Necrosis: Aseptic or avascular necrosis of the femoral head. The major types are idiopathic (primary), as a complication of fractures or dislocations, and LEGG-CALVE-PERTHES DISEASE.Giant Cells, Foreign-Body: Multinucleated cells (fused macrophages), characteristic of granulomatous inflammation, which form around exogenous material in the skin. They are similar in appearance to Langhans giant cells (GIANT CELLS, LANGHANS), but foreign-body giant cells have more abundant chromatin and their nuclei are scattered in an irregular pattern in the cytoplasm.Facial Bones: The facial skeleton, consisting of bones situated between the cranial base and the mandibular region. While some consider the facial bones to comprise the hyoid (HYOID BONE), palatine (HARD PALATE), and zygomatic (ZYGOMA) bones, MANDIBLE, and MAXILLA, others include also the lacrimal and nasal bones, inferior nasal concha, and vomer but exclude the hyoid bone. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p113)Pubic Bone: A bone that forms the lower and anterior part of each side of the hip bone.Mice, Knockout: Strains of mice in which certain GENES of their GENOMES have been disrupted, or "knocked-out". To produce knockouts, using RECOMBINANT DNA technology, the normal DNA sequence of the gene being studied is altered to prevent synthesis of a normal gene product. Cloned cells in which this DNA alteration is successful are then injected into mouse EMBRYOS to produce chimeric mice. The chimeric mice are then bred to yield a strain in which all the cells of the mouse contain the disrupted gene. Knockout mice are used as EXPERIMENTAL ANIMAL MODELS for diseases (DISEASE MODELS, ANIMAL) and to clarify the functions of the genes.Collagen Type VI: A non-fibrillar collagen that forms a network of MICROFIBRILS within the EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX of CONNECTIVE TISSUE. The alpha subunits of collagen type VI assemble into antiparallel, overlapping dimers which then align to form tetramers.Orthopedic Procedures: Procedures used to treat and correct deformities, diseases, and injuries to the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM, its articulations, and associated structures.Amputation Stumps: The part of a limb or tail following amputation that is proximal to the amputated section.Germany, WestOsteogenesis, Distraction: Bone lengthening by gradual mechanical distraction. An external fixation device produces the distraction across the bone plate. The technique was originally applied to long bones but in recent years the method has been adapted for use with mandibular implants in maxillofacial surgery.Cell Proliferation: All of the processes involved in increasing CELL NUMBER including CELL DIVISION.Synostosis: A union between adjacent bones or parts of a single bone formed by osseous material, such as ossified connecting cartilage or fibrous tissue. (Dorland, 27th ed)Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: Bone-marrow-derived, non-hematopoietic cells that support HEMATOPOETIC STEM CELLS. They have also been isolated from other organs and tissues such as UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD, umbilical vein subendothelium, and WHARTON JELLY. These cells are considered to be a source of multipotent stem cells because they include subpopulations of mesenchymal stem cells.Joint Prosthesis: Prostheses used to partially or totally replace a human or animal joint. (from UMDNS, 1999)Pseudarthrosis: A pathologic entity characterized by deossification of a weight-bearing long bone, followed by bending and pathologic fracture, with inability to form normal BONY CALLUS leading to existence of the "false joint" that gives the condition its name. (Dorland, 27th ed)Neovascularization, Physiologic: The development of new BLOOD VESSELS during the restoration of BLOOD CIRCULATION during the healing process.Hindlimb: Either of two extremities of four-footed non-primate land animals. It usually consists of a FEMUR; TIBIA; and FIBULA; tarsals; METATARSALS; and TOES. (From Storer et al., General Zoology, 6th ed, p73)Tendons: Fibrous bands or cords of CONNECTIVE TISSUE at the ends of SKELETAL MUSCLE FIBERS that serve to attach the MUSCLES to bones and other structures.Elephants: Large mammals in the family Elephantidae, with columnar limbs, bulky bodies, and elongated snouts. They are the only surviving members of the PROBOSCIDEA MAMMALS.Mesoderm: The middle germ layer of an embryo derived from three paired mesenchymal aggregates along the neural tube.Osteosclerosis: An abnormal hardening or increased density of bone tissue.Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal: Anti-inflammatory agents that are non-steroidal in nature. In addition to anti-inflammatory actions, they have analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions.They act by blocking the synthesis of prostaglandins by inhibiting cyclooxygenase, which converts arachidonic acid to cyclic endoperoxides, precursors of prostaglandins. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis accounts for their analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions; other mechanisms may contribute to their anti-inflammatory effects.Intervertebral Disc: Any of the 23 plates of fibrocartilage found between the bodies of adjacent VERTEBRAE.Indomethacin: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that inhibits the enzyme cyclooxygenase necessary for the formation of prostaglandins and other autacoids. It also inhibits the motility of polymorphonuclear leukocytes.Retrospective Studies: Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.Thanatophoric Dysplasia: A severe form of neonatal dwarfism with very short limbs. All cases have died at birth or later in the neonatal period.Hip Prosthesis: Replacement for a hip joint.Sacrum: Five fused VERTEBRAE forming a triangle-shaped structure at the back of the PELVIS. It articulates superiorly with the LUMBAR VERTEBRAE, inferiorly with the COCCYX, and anteriorly with the ILIUM of the PELVIS. The sacrum strengthens and stabilizes the PELVIS.Time Factors: Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.Bone Morphogenetic Protein 7: A bone morphogenetic protein that is widely expressed during EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT. It is both a potent osteogenic factor and a specific regulator of nephrogenesis.Ilium: The largest of three bones that make up each half of the pelvic girdle.Cells, Cultured: Cells propagated in vitro in special media conducive to their growth. Cultured cells are used to study developmental, morphologic, metabolic, physiologic, and genetic processes, among others.Hip Dysplasia, Canine: A hereditary disease of the hip joints in dogs. Signs of the disease may be evident any time after 4 weeks of age.Limb Buds: Distinct regions of mesenchymal outgrowth at both flanks of an embryo during the SOMITE period. Limb buds, covered by ECTODERM, give rise to forelimb, hindlimb, and eventual functional limb structures. Limb bud cultures are used to study CELL DIFFERENTIATION; ORGANOGENESIS; and MORPHOGENESIS.Mutation: Any detectable and heritable change in the genetic material that causes a change in the GENOTYPE and which is transmitted to daughter cells and to succeeding generations.Mandible: The largest and strongest bone of the FACE constituting the lower jaw. It supports the lower teeth.


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GLF-320 is a liquid dye additive which dissolves in gasoline, diesel fuel, and most oils making them fluoresce a bright yellow-orange under UV-A (ultra violet) light. It is generally used by mixing with the test liquid. In the case of an internal combustion engine, the engine is run and then inspected with the UV-A lamp for fluorescent trails from gaskets, joints and fittings which indicates a leak.
GLF-320 is added to the test fluid at the rate of:
In the case of a gasoline system inspection, the GLF-320 is added to the tank and the vehicle driven a bit, or at least is allowed to sit overnight to mix the additive throughout the fuel. In any event, the engine should be run for 15 minutes or more to allow the fluorescent fuel to run from the tank through the fuel lines, fuel pump, and into the carburetor or fuel injection system. Following this, the fuel system should be carefully examined with a 100 watt UV-A light. Start at the fuel tank and trace the fuel line for its entire length. Pay particular attention to fittings, connections, the fuel pump, and any other device that may be part of the fuel system. It is better if the examination takes place in subdued light, so that the indications will stand out more clearly.Availabe in 1 pint (0.4L); 1 gallon (3.7L) formats


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Toe Tappin' Trifecta
We all have those days where everything just seems to go wrong. Something broke, you can't find your keys, you miss a loved one, a friend unintentionally hurt your feelings, all your hard work at trying to reach a goal seems unproductive, your kiddos got sick, and the list goes on, and on, and on.
When you start to feel discouraged, it's time to put on the pick me up songs and remind yourself of both who you are and whose you are as a child of God. Not sure which songs to pick? No problem, I have got you covered with three of my current favorites!
Let's start with This Is Me from The Greatest Showman (you can download it from Amazon by clicking here).
Next on this list is a newfound favorite by Francesca Battistelli called The Breakup Song, (download it from Amazon by clicking here).
And maybe my favorite of the three, Grace Got You by Mercy Me, (which you can also download from Amazon by clicking here).
There you go, guaranteed to help you adjust your outlook on the day. Of course, if you are a complete music fanatic, you can also subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited. Right now there is a 30 day free trial and then it's just $9.99 a month. A little music goes a long way in brightening an otherwise less than stellar day! Go on, try it by clicking here!
Happy toe tapping and many blessings,
PS which of my picks is your favorite?
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Melissa Fairchild
Grace Got You for sure is my fave!
Cherry Fargo
me too!!!


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NCRI – Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President of the Iranian opposition National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), sent a message expressing her deepest condolences to the family of Senator John McCain after his passing away.
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My most profound condolences to the McCain family on the passing of @SenJohnMcCain. He will always be remembered for his support for PMOI/MEK members under the mullahs' attack in Camp Ashraf and introduction of a bill to protect them @cindymccain #JohnMcCain#FreeIran2018#Iran
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Senator McCain was a strong critic of the mullahs' regime ruling Iran and visited members of the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) in 2017 after their successful transfer to Albania, where he also met with Mrs. Rajavi.
On December 30th, 2017, coinciding with the Iranian people's uprising across the country, Senator McCain expressed his support of their nationwide protests.
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For too long, the Iranian people have been oppressed by their government, which cares more about sowing instability abroad than its own citizens. The U.S. stands with the brave protesters who yearn for freedom, peace, and an end to corruption in Iran. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-iran-economy-protests/price-protests-turn-political-in-iran-as-rallies-spread-idUKKBN1EN0Q3 …
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Price protests turn political in Iran as rallies spread
Demonstrators chanted anti-government slogans in several cities across Iran on Friday, Iranian news agencies and social media reports said, as price protests turned into the largest wave of demonst…
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On April 19th, 2017, Fox News reported the Iranian regime, its nuclear program and what critics consider this regime's utter support for terrorism in the Middle East, were all in the center of discussions in a major rally held in Albania. This was a pivoting point for Iran's main opposition group, Fox News added. Arizona Senator John McCain delivered a speech in this rally and hailed the Iranian opposition members.
During his meeting with Mrs. Rajavi the Senator expressed his support for the Iranian opposition's objectives and once again criticized the Iranian regime for its support of terrorism across the Middle East and, for example, Tehran's decision to stand alongside the Assad regime in Syria.
Senator McCain praised the Iranian opposition for setting an example for the entire world and proving anyone will be able to obtain freedom if determined and willing to sacrifice for it.


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weekly video xx - "gone south." a vita brevis films production.
Everyone has their way of finding sanity. When buried in tasks, or caught idle for too long, creative companies or individuals revert to their personal way of finding inspiration once again.
The open road provides a pathway to the uncontrolled spirit, a state of being that is universally felt yet so challenging to capture through a medium; even for an experienced film studio. Join Vita Brevis Films as they escaped the confinements of their office to embark on a weekend filming an adventure motorcycle journey in southern Utah.
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Nelson Atkins Museum of Art.
2019 Artist in Residence at Brush Creek Foundation, Wyoming.
2018 Artist in Residence at Jentel Arts Foundation, Wyoming.
2017 Artist in Residence at Ucross Foundation, Wyoming.
2018 Kansas City Flatfile Exhibition, H&R Block Art Space, Kansas City, Missiouri.
2018 Context 2018, curated by April M. Watson, Filter Space, Chicago.
2017 Kansas City Society for Contemporary Photographers Members Exhibition: Sense of Place, Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art, St. Joseph, Missouri.
2016 Tripping the Light Fantastic: Excellence in Photography, juried by Rowland Scherman, Cotuit Center for the Arts, Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
2015 Kansas City Society for Contemporary Photography, Current Works Group Show, Haw Contemporary curated by Jan Schall, Kansas City, Missouri.
2013 Survey of the Plains, Regional Student Photography Exhibition, Juried by Terry Evans, Kansas University: Art and Design Gallery, Lawrence, Kansas.
2013 Weather Report, Group show with Doug Koch, Simon Kossoff, and Deanna Dikeman curated by Philip Heying, Trap Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri.
2013 (Re) Compositions, BFA solo exhibition, Trap Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri.
2013 BFA Exhibition, Block Building, Kansas City, Missouri.
2017 Selected for the First Nelson Atkins Photography Portfolio Walk.
2015 Honorable Mention from the JCCC League of Innovation.
2015 Finalist with Photographer's Forum Magazine, 35th Annual College & High School Photography Contest.
2013 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, Kansas City Art Institute.
2011 Associate of Arts, Johnson County Community College.


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Harvard Heart Letter
Healthy gut, healthy heart?
How the trillions of bacteria in your intestinal tract play a role in your cardiovascular health. If you ask most medical experts about the hottest trends in health research, chances are they'll mention the microbiome. The term refers to the trillions of microbes living inside our bodies, known as the human microbiota. The vast majority of these bacteria, viruses, and fungi dwell deep within our intestines. These microbes help with digestion, make


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Jay creagh
Jay is a young upcoming director, shooting documentaries, fashion content, music videos and commercial work for clients such as Virgin Records, Adidas, Dr Martens, Oatly and Coach. Shooting, Editing, Producing Jay is all hands on deck. A dynamic style with a good knowledge of technical films and post production makes Jay a highly versatile creative director, with a lot of flare.


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People wonder what I mean when I call myself an Organizer Coach. The quick answer is "Professional Organizer meets Life Coach." But that's still a pretty muddy answer.
A Professional Organizer is an expert at organizing. You can expect your organizer to have a tool box of organizing techniques to manage your time, your productivity, your stuff.
But when I work as a coach, the expert takes a back seat. Sure, I still bring the expert with me, but my perspective changes. I may be the expert at organizing technique, but you are the expert on what works and what doesn't work for you.
When I work as a coach, instead of being the director, I help you to find the best answer for your specific situation. When the decisions are tough, I will remind you of the vision you set. But you always have the final say.
So what do I do? I help people find space and time so that they can think and plan.
If this sounds like something that would benefit you, know that I can work with you on-site or over the phone. Either way, we start with a complimentary planning session.
I look forward to hearing from you!


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Hillary + Greg
When a bride comes into our boutiques looking to step outside the box, we instantly become giddy. Hillary worked with Kimberly in our Burlington, Vermont shop and chose the perfect bridal separates by Alexandra Grecco. The cool blue grey tulle skirt paired with a cropped crepe bodice was carefree, effortless, and crazy cool.
Photographer: Hannah Photo
Venue: Skinner Barn
Coordinator/Planner: Claudia Rollin, Harlow Dahlia Events
Catering: Let's Pretend Catering
Bar: Hyde Away Inn
DJ: Evan LeCompte, Wedding DJ VT
Makeup: Elizabeth England
Hair: Jessica Murphy
Floral: Laura DeMaria, Unfurled Vermont
Dress: Bridal Separates by Alexandra Grecco from Everthine Bride Burlington
Officiant: Kathryn Blume
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Please join us for the opening brunch for "Deja Vu" exhibition by Fountainhead alum, Sandra Ramos at Pan American Art Projects.
This is part of the Progressive Brunch of Little River galleries. Please also visit Dot Fifty One showing Fountainhead alumni Karsten Krejcarek.
This event is free and open to everyone!


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Pints: Custom 6-Pack
Custom 6-Pack
Please note that due to the inventory transition with our September 2019 packaging change, your pints may be sent in a combination plastic, paper, and hand-packed containers.
Choose any six flavors with dry ice and foam packaging for $60.
You can select from the flavors listed in the drop-down boxes. Need descriptions to make your choices? Click here for a handy list.
We are not able to pack flavors that are not listed, and we cannot send on dates not listed. Full information about shipping policies.
Pint Shipping Details
Pints are shipped on Mondays. This means that they leave our facility on Mondays and arrive to you on Tuesday or Wednesday. You can schedule a specific Monday on the drop-down menu when ordering.
Shipping prices and speeds depend on destination state:
- $13 shipping to Close to Maine states. Arrives in 1 to 2 days using UPS Ground.
- $75 shipping for other U.S. states. Arrives in 1 day with UPS Next Day Air Saver.
The UPS driver will typically leave the package at your door without a signature, if they feel it safe to do so. Packages must be opened and pints put in the freezer (or enjoyed) by dinnertime on the day they arrive. Gelato Fiasco cannot be responsible for melted pints that are put into a freezer after their arrival date.
States eligible for Close to Maine shipping rates are: Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio. All other states require UPS Next Day Air Saver shipping.


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- Minimum Age of Accepted Residents
- Activities Onsite
- Devotional Services Available
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meals Provided
- Nurses on Staff
- Podiatrist Available
- Physical Therapy Available
- Occupational Therapy Available
- Speech Therapy Available
- Complimentary Transportation
- Activities Offsite
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Beauty & Barber Services
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Allowed in Private Areas Indoors
- No Smoking Allowed in Public Areas Indoors
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Hospice Available
- Respite Available
- Resident Parking Available
- Male Residents Accepted
- Female Residents Only
- Doctor on Call
- Nurse on Call
Atria of Huntington
Atria of Huntington is a great place to live. The staff is professional and helpful. The food is good.
Beautiful. Had I known ahead of time about all the add on fees I would have not taken the time from myself or [name removed].
Good but Improvement Needed
I am wondering why the chairs were removed from the entrance areas. After taking my dad to his doctor appointments he would sit and rest in these chairs which are now removed.
The food needs improvement. My dad craves Italian bread which is seldom served. Twice he requested soup which they ran out of .
Rooms could be cleaned better.
Substantial increase in rent as of January.
Nice staff overall.
Kate Vance
Local Representative
My experience was wonderful. [Name removed] was very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive to my needs. The facility was very clean and the staff as well as the residence were friendly. I was impressed overall with what I saw.
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immaculate and beautiful == residents are veryhappy
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A nice looking community
I liked what I saw when we visited this community. The staff I met were nice and helpful. The community seemed clean. The community we chose was closer to the family.
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Mom's Care
This is a outstanding community. The staff is outstanding and caring. They give excellent meals are great, but they charge alot for family to have a meal. They have excellent activties that are offerd. I am glad that she has adjusted to her new living situation. We would recommend this community to other family
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Atria Huntington accomodates for specific needs
As soon as mom walked in, she was invited into the dining room for lunch while we brought in her belongings. When told that she has very poor vision, instead of putting white table cloths into their newly renovated dining room, they put beige ones as she might have difficulty seeing the edge of her white plate against the white cloth. Atria is very accommodating to her specific needs. When her knees buckled, staff were their immediately. I feel mom, who is 93, is very safe and while she has not joined in on too many activities (yet!) the opportunities are there. Staff and residents greet her and her visitors and she just told me that 2 of her neighbors complimented her on handmade Christmas decorations, Mom could not cook and clean for herself the way she wanted to anymore, and I know she is being cared for well at Atria Huntington.
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Great Place!
We couldn't be happier than we are with our choice of Atria Huntington for our mom. Although mom is still getting used to her new home, the staff couldn't be friendlier or more welcoming. I know we made the right choice and that mom is getting the care she needs.
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Completely Satisfied
This community is always kept up and maintained beautifully. My dad's meals have been accommodated to met his religious needs and diet. He always invited to activities and the staff try to encourage him to join. I am really, tremendously, happy with all the staff who are so very helpful and willing to do anything to please him. All his needs are met and thrilled to have found a place like this. I would absolutely recommend this community!
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Nice place, overall
Our experience with Atria Huntington has been a good one overall. It's a clean, nice looking facility, and the people here are all very nice. My loved one has had very good things to say about the food!
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So far we are pretty happy with them,
So far so good. They don't switch to medicaid, we will eventually have to move. They are clean and the staff is friendly. They have addressed any concerns that have come up. She enjoys the food here. So far we are pretty happy with them, I would give them a conservative 3.
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Very impressed
I am very impressed with this facility and my mom seems to be very happy. She loves the meals and outings. The staff are always available if you have any questions or concerns. All in all, we are very happy with our choice and would highly recommend them.
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Peace of Mind
The Atria is a good fit for my dad, he loves the meals wishes breakfast could be a little later than 8 am its hard for him to get going in the morning. If he needs extra assistance walking, dressing staff is right there for help. All employees are friendly and very helpful. We were very impressed with the cleaness of The Atria or as we call it the "Resort"
What I will recommend to new residents coming in--ask about on site medical attention and what Atria's protocol is. Also ask for information about the physican name, address, phone and what insurance plans they are in.
Kate Vance
Local Representative
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Friendly faces, active social environment. Nice size bathrooms, every room has unique qualities. Seem well suited for those of the Catholic faith and I'm guessing wonderful culinary delights based on menu choices. Lovely dining area and courtyard, pet friendly, huge selection of daily activities bound to please everyone--such variety! Would've liked to see garden paths for strolling on their large acreage. Easy access and flow to building, all on one floor.
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Good community
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Place has gone downhill
Quality of care has gone down hill rapidly over the past year. Constant staff shortage particularly with housekeeping which is very distressing. Half the staff is overworked. Half does not do much. A lot of room for improvement. Not nearly as much "assistance" as you are led to believe.
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Friendly and helpful until you leave your loved one there on their own.
Communication with family on care isn't very often.
I do not think they have enough help to go around.
If your loved one cannot be independent this is not the place for them if they need any kind of EXTRA care.
Disappointed with what was presented to me prior to move in.
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Things are working out pretty well.
Things are working out pretty well. The staff is friendly, and the community is kept clean. They are attentive and responsive. They do a pretty good job with activities as well. I haven't had any complaints about the food either. So far things are good.
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They are doing a good job.
They are doing a good job. I don't have any concerns or complaints or anything I feel like needs to be done better. It's clean, and the staff is friendly and attentive. It's working out well, and my loved one is happy.
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Pleasant place to live
My mother had been living at Arbors in Westbury. Though I don't think she would be happy in any assisted living situation, the grounds of the Atria are beautiful, the hallways wider and the dining room more inviting and bright. So far, we are satisfied with the care she is receiving at Atria.
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They could use a little more staff.
They could use a little more staff, they took her to get a haircut and she was sitting outside the salon for like an hour before they knew she was there. They could check up on the people a little more, supply a few more people to spend time with the residents sometimes they are just sitting for hours. My aunt isn't crazy about the food they seem to have a nice selection but she has complained a little and they could give her a little more. I would give them 3 out of 5 on food.
Kate Vance
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Very, very good, clean, and friendly.
Very, very good, clean, and friendly. We had to call a couple of times to get things settled but when something was addressed they straightened it out immediately. Location was a big factor when choosing. But I can't think of any thing they could do to improve.
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Best fit for our situation
Atria was the best fit for our situation. The staff is really friendly and the community is very clean. The community is really pretty with lot of nice landscaping. There is plenty of places to sit outside and relax. Overall it is a really great community and we are happy with it.
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Sandy was great and was very helpful
Atria is a very good community and it provided us with peace of mind while our loved one was here. The staff is great, friendly and really accommodating. They have a very open line of communication whether it is with the residents, visitors or among their own staff. We do not have to repeat ourselves every time we speak with a different staff member. Sandy was just great and very helpful. She was a main reason we liked this community. We feel like the residents here are at a different level then our loved one, he is more mobile then others and feel like he does lack a little socialization. Atria Huntington felt very safe and we were able to have peace of mind. We are very happy and would recommend this community to anyone.
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Very close to LIRR and supposed to be...
Very close to LIRR and supposed to be beautiful. 8-10 minute cab ride from LIRR. Looks beautiful. Spoke to woman ...sounds wonderful. Liked this woman very much. Has all services except for special care.
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grounds appeared nice and rather nest...
grounds appeared nice and rather nestled in a neighborhood. I know it was originally an elementary school, and it felt "motel" like. The carpet needs replacing in the halls, the Drs office smelled musty. The large common room was nice as was the movie room. The rooms are mostly studio, not sure if that will work. Also limited as to which rooms have a kitchenette. The dining room was not as nice as Plainview.
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Older facility. Cozier. Clean. Resid...
Older facility. Cozier. Clean. Residents were happy and involved. No wheelchairs. Everyone was lucid. Friendly. A lot of grounds to walk. Outside bar-b-que & patio. Gardens.
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went to Atria of Hungton today. Was t...
went to Atria of Hungton today. Was the most wonderful and delightful experience of my life. Director was most gracious. The staff was above and beyond. The rooms were fantastic and the food my goodness what cuisine. all fresh made. I give this establishment 20 stars. hands up and down.
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Nice.. good choice.
Nice.. good choice.
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Very nice facility; Close proximity t...
Very nice facility; Close proximity to my home is a plus; Cost for private room may be prohibitive as monthly rental is equivalent to 100% of my mom's SS & Pension w/o other medical and other insurance costs factored in.
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Great place. Older place but nicely...
Great place. Older place but nicely kept up. Walking from the rooms to dining is rather long. rooms were ok.
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Set on 14 acres, Atria Huntington is surrounded by a serene walking path in beautiful, residential Huntington Station. Lounge by our fireplace in the winter months or relax on the patio on a warm summer day. Enjoy a delicious meal in our restaurant-style dining room, which offers varied menu choices, including kosher-style selections. Atria Huntington is just minutes from shopping, community centers, and places of worship.
Atria Huntington prides itself on being a "friendly and family-oriented" community. What impresses families and residents most about our community is the relaxed, casual and friendly atmosphere that greet them coupled with the professionalism and high quality standards that Atria is so well-known for. We welcome pets and several of our residents have brought their beloved cats and dogs with them. Our staff members have been with us for many years, and consider our residents part of their own family. Come visit, and see for yourself why families and residents choose us.
Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 180 locations in 28 states and seven Canadian provinces. We are the residence of choice for more than 21,000 seniors, and the workplace of choice for more than 13,500 employees. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them keep making a positive difference in our world.


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'Put Your Phone Away' Album
'Put Your Phone Away' Album
Album Listing:
1. The Old Ones Are The Best
2. Milk, No Sugar
3. Put Your Phone Away
4. Can I Have The Key?
5. Femme Fatale
6. I Want To Fall In Love With A Marine
7. You Threw The Best Bit Away
8. Go To Hell
9. Champagne
This album is also available for digital download with 2 bonus tracks here
Silk screen printed CD with 8 page booklet in jewel case
Released November 26, 2015
Produced and Arranged by Louisa Revolta and Steve Christie
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered on a Studer B67 by Steve Christie at Vintage Keys Studio | www.vintagekeysstudio.com
Recorded at Hillside Studio, 51 Skin, Goose and Vintage Keys Studio, August - October 2015. Recorded using vintage AKG microphones D20, D19 and D190.
Louisa Revolta - Vocals, Alto Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Champagne
Hannah Castleman - Vocals, Alto Saxophone and Flute
Anna Harding - Vocals, Alto Saxophone and Flute
Steve Christie - Piano, Hammond Organ, Celeste, Strings, Double Bass solo, Aeoliphone
Doug Revolta - Double Bass
Joe Pickering - Drums and Percussion
Owen Feeney - Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Matthew Shenton and Neil Doherty - Trumpet
Simon Slater - Clarinet
Photography by Steven Moulster
Cover design by The Spitfire Sisters
Graphic design by Anna Harding


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The Giants Huddle podcast is available now on your favorite podcast service,
Jabrill Peppers discusses the improvements on defense and the Giants' gameplan for Week 7
Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network gives his early impressions of Daniel Jones' first few NFL games.
Golden Tate discusses his return to the Giants as the team gets set for their Week 5 matchup with the Vikings
Coach Jim Fassel, QB Kerry Collins, TE Howard Cross, and DT Keith Hamilton discuss the Giants' 41-0 win over the Vikings in the 2000 NFC Championship
Harry Carson breaks down Daniel Jones and discusses his Hall of Fame career
Daniel Jones previews his second career start at home against the Redskins
Giants legend and NFL analyst Phil Simms discusses the team's quarterback news
Coach Pat Shurmur & Daniel Jones discuss the Giants' change at starting quarterback
Former Giants Defensive Coordinator Bill Belichick and Super Bowl XXV starting QB Jeff Hostetler reflect on defeating the Bills
Saquon Barkley joins the Giants Huddle podcast as the team gets set for the Cowboys
Ahmad Bradshaw reflects on his career with the Giants and his take on Saquon Barkley's early success
Corey Ballentine discusses his first NFL training camp and preseason game
A special look Inside Football Analytics with George Chahrouri, Pro Football Focus Data Scientist
Super Bowl Champion Victor Cruz discusses his time with Big Blue and his post-football endeavors into fashion and broadcasting
One-time Giants QB Kurt Warner discusses Eli Manning, Daniel Jones, and predictions for the 2019 season
Defensive Coordinator James Bettcher, Offensive Coordinator Mike Shula, and Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey talk expectations for 2019 Training Camp
Head Groundskeeper Rob Davis and Head Equipment Manager Jackie Miles talk Giants Training Camp prep
Sal Paolantonio gives his take on the Giants' offseason, looks around the NFL, and previews the 2019 season
Defensive Backs Coach Everett Withers, Outside Linebackers Coach Mike Dawson, Linebackers Coach Bill McGovern, and Defensive Line Coach Gary Emanuel preview the 2019 Giants defense
Tyke Tolbert (wide receivers), Lunda Wells (tight ends), Hal Hunter (O-line) and Craig Johnson (running backs) join the podcast.
Two-time Super Bowl champion Brandon Jacobs reminisces about his career and discusses what Saquon Barkley needs to do to become the next Giants running back legend.
Daniel Jones shares his first impressions of the NFL and talks study habits as he preps for his rookie year
Safety Antoine Bethea on his NFL journey and bringing a veteran presence to the Giants' defense
2019 First Round Picks DT Dexter Lawrence and CB DeAndre Baker join the podcast to discuss their journey to Big Blue and adjusting to the NFL
In a new "Giants Huddle" podcast, Will Hernandez and Kevin Zeitler join Giants legend David Diehl for an Offensive Line Roundtable chat


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As 2017 begins, it's time for the big reveal of the year-end 2016 most annoying word or phrase along with an annual more-satirical list of banished words.
The most annoying word or phrase of 2016 in casual conversation is "whatever," according to the Marist College poll.
"Whatever" has now grabbed top irritation honors for the eighth consecutive year in the survey, although it is down from 43 percent to 38 percent year over year among respondents, and by extension, in America. The staying power of "whatever" could be because it seems like a very dismissive, if not rude, way to end a discussion.
"Whatever" may have entered the popular lexicon after the 1995 comedy film Clueless starring Alicia Silverstone and Stacey Dash.
"The slang term appeared at least four decades earlier in a 1965 episode of Bewitched, in which one character responds to another with an 'All right, whatever,'" the Washington Post noted.
Following "whatever" are "no offense, but" (20 percent), "you know, right" and "I can't even" tied at 14 percent, and "huge" (eight percent). Five percent couldn't make up their mind or perhaps were clueless, as it were.
"Like" and "no worries" dropped off the list this time.
"Age matters. Nearly half of Americans 45 years of age or older, 49%, believe 'whatever' to be the most annoying, but among younger Americans, there is little agreement," the New York college added.
Pollsters determined which words America finds most annoying through random landline or mobile phone interviews with about 1,000 adults conducted in early December 2016. The data has a three-point margin of error.
Parenthetically, the presidential election polls also had about the same error margin, and everyone knows how that worked out.
Separately, Lake Superior State University in Michigan has just issued its 42nd annual list of words that should theoretically be banished for misuse, overuse, or what it deems general uselessness based on input received primarily on its website throughout the year.
The nominations which numbered in the many thousands are now closed, and the January 2017 list (some of which seem to be of an esoteric nature) is as follows, which also represents a complete turnover from last year.
- you, sir
- focus
- bete noire [i.e., pet peeve]
- town hall meeting
- post-truth
- guesstimate
- 831 ["A texting encryption of, I love you"]
- historic
- manicured [as in lawn]
- echo chamber
- on fleek
- bigly [President-elect Trump's way of pronouncing "big league"]
- ghost
- dadbod
- listicle
- get your dandruff up [which is a phrase, not a word]
- selfie drone
- frankenfruit
- disruption
"We hope our modest 'listicle' will figure 'bigly' in most 'echo chambers' around the world," a LSSU spokesperson quipped.
According to compiler John Shibley, "all words that made the final list garnered 200-300 votes apiece, and the top vote-getter was 'echo chamber,' with more than 500 submissions. Overall, the university received submissions from about 8,000 people and maintains an archive of more than 850 words," the New York Post detailed.
The 2016 word of the year, as selected by the American Dialect Society, is "dumpster fire" in its 27th annual vote. Each year, the 128-year-old organization votes for a "vocabulary item" each year, that may include phrases. "As 2016 unfolded, many people latched on to dumpster fire as a colorful, evocative expression to verbalize their feelings that the year was shaping up to be a catastrophic one," said a society official.
At times, certain familiar sayings do appropriately match the situation, but as we transition to a new year, do any of these additional repetitive words/phrases (in no particular order) that have entered everyday conversation get on your nerves and have outlived their "shelf life" or "sell-by date"?
- so [when it is used as the first word of a sentence]
- pivot
- I get it
- snowflakes
- fake news
- transparency
- ceiling [as in, "Trump can't win/has a ceiling of votes"]
- binary choice
- absolutely [instead of "yes"]
- honestly [a big red flag, usually means the opposite]
- basically
- amazing
- totally
- disruptive [in the context of start-up venture hype]
- to be honest with you (see "honestly" above)
- no problem [instead of "you're welcome"]
- throwing [someone] under the bus
- I mean [dropped in constantly at the beginning of a sentence]
- my bad
- it's all good
- you know what I'm saying
- how ya' doin'
- literally [when the speaker actually means "figuratively"]
- check all the boxes
- it is what it is
- thank you [when signifying agreement with what the other person says]
- game on
- signing Kumbaya
- I have your back/you have my back, etc.
- step up my/your game
- I don't have a dog in this fight
- skin in the game
- at the end of the day
- bring it
- microaggression
- safe space
- first-time caller/long-time listener or "thank you for taking my call" [on talk radio]
- you're entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts
Further on the subject of annoying conversational techniques, you may very well have noticed the rampant speaking pattern called "uptalk" (officially known to linguists as "high rising terminal").
This describes the tendency for a speaker to end a declarative sentence as if it is a question — in other words, finishing a statement with an imaginary question mark, perhaps to get a response or affirmation from a listener. See videos below.
This way of conversing apparently started with the San Fernando "Valley Girls," but has spread like a virus across the country, if not the world, and to all genders and demographic groups. Perhaps minimizing uptalk would be a good New Year's resolution.
What words or phrases, if not cliches, do you find the most annoying and/or overused in casual, day-to-day conversation?
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Three politicians who were forced from office by scandal are currently attempting comebacks. They are trying to overcome misdeeds that put them in the top five political scandals of recent years as measured by the amount of news coverage.
Anthony Weiner's media coverage was more than double the attention devoted to President Obama.
A media analysis of the Shirley Sherrod story traces how the story evolved and played out in the media in that frantic period between the July 19 release of the video and the July 21 apologies to Sherrod from Gibbs and Vilsack as well as Fox News host Bill O'Reilly.
Newspaper coverage of the Catholic clergy sexual abuse scandal grew more intense this spring than at any time since 2002, and European newspapers devoted even more ink to the story than American papers did.
The jury has spoken in the perjury and obstruction trial of Scooter Libby that so intimately involved the journalism profession itself. We know the vice-president's former top aide was found guilty. But who and what else did the media implicate in its post-verdict coverage?