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Migrating Forms Kicks Off Today!
Migrating Forms, an offshoot of the defunct New York Underground Film Festival, runs tonight through Sunday at Anthology Film Archives in lower Manhattan. The five-day program is book-ended with feature-length films -- a 1960s-flavored, episodic satire of religion, philosophy, and criticism (Owen Land's Dialogues) and a documentary about creationist geologists who offer evidence that the world is 6,000 years old (Michael Gitlin's The Earth Is Young). In between there are almost one hundred long and short works to suit every taste. If you can't get enough YouTube appropriation, montage, and computer effects, try going Saturday at 7:15 for "Mixed and Maxed," a program featuring Animal Charm and Oliver Laric, or Sunday at 4:45 for "Mature Audiences," with works by Jesse McLean and Takeshi Murata. At Saturday night's "Tube Time!" tournament, audience members will decide which contestant found the weirdest footage online. The full schedule is here. Single tickets cost $10, and a festival pass costs $50 -- or you can get one free by being the third person to email info[at]migratingforms.org with Rhizome in the subject line!
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What would Marx make of the internet? The man who envisioned future communists hunting and fishing by day and writing criticism by night would probably appreciate blogs, but think less of groceries on demand. Marx also believed that alienation stems from the worker's lack of control over the distribution and use of his product -- a theory that informs the exhibition "Forms of Melancholy," organized by Chris Coy at Sego Arts Center in Provo, Utah. Coy had about thirty of his artist friends submit designs to Café Press, the online store selling over 150 million user-generated goods. The full catalog of "Forms of Melancholy" can be viewed on a Café Press site. Coy said he wanted to show all of those products at Sego, but the order would have run over the show's budget. His edited display can be seen in a deadpan YouTube gallery tour. It looks like a souvenir store, full of the sort of useful trinkets that, in advanced capitalist economies, function as vehicles for announcing social affiliations -- the mug with the insignia of the coffee drinker's alma mater, the T-shirt with a bald eagle proclaiming that the wearer is a proud American. But "Forms of Melancholy" tweaks these conventions. Jeff Baij's black hoodie reads "I hate U Mom & dad & School & Town" in Gothic script, making the message implied by a surly teen's wardrobe bluntly explicit. There are several mugs with vacation pictures of strangers, or pictures made strange. With so many everyday things, "Forms of Melancholy" almost looks more like a novelty store rather than a gallery show. When Eilis McDonald puts the "pinwheel of death" -- the spinning Mac icon that signifies a forced pause -- on crude, animated wristwatches, it's a pure play of signs ...
General MIDI Demo (2006) - Travis Hallenbeck
short, monotimbral demonstrations (using only NoteOn and NoteOff) of each General MIDI music instrument with accompanying small, monochromatic bitmap representation - unfinished
ItSpace (2007) - Peter Traub
ItSpace creates a network of pages within the social networking site MySpace. Instead of featuring people, the pages feature everyday household objects. Each page has a photo of the object, a description, and most importantly, a 1-minute piece of music composed of recordings of the object being struck and resonated in various ways. All the pages, or objects, are 'friends' with each other, so that visitors who discover one object may jump to the others by clicking on the 'friends' pictures at the bottom of each page.
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Kari Altmann is a Baltimore-based artist who initiated the collaborative project Netmares and Netdreams. She agreed to do an interview ahead of the project's residency on Sunday March 15th at Capricious Space in Brooklyn as part of the program In Real Life. - Brian Droitcour
Netmares and Netdreams is going to be featured "in real life" at Capricious Space in Brooklyn. How is this going to be different from the first incarnation of Version 3.0, at Current Gallery in Baltimore? What were some of the challenges you encountered when displaying an online project in physical space?
The opportunity to do version 3.0 of the show arose very suddenly. Current gave us just two weeks to put everything together. But I knew that if we didn't accept that challenge, we might never do the show at all. It wasn't ideal, but it was also perfect luck, because it needed to happen in a space like Current while we had some momentum. We just said yes and pushed through the limitations, which is how we do a lot of things.
Some netdreamers were confronted with the question of how to present things offline for the first time, and they needed to experiment with the options. We didn't have computers for the show, which I was okay with, but we also had zero budget and very limited gear. We wanted to make it the most "real" show we could without all the resources. A lot of things ended up as prints or videos. We debated over whether or not certain pieces still functioned in the way they were presented. If someone didn't answer an email or send their piece in time, it would affect the way everything ...


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This homemade costume for men entered our 2010 Halloween Costume Contest.
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This is my Mad Hatter costume, I made most of it my self except the contacts and the top hat, the make up was really fun, I did lose a few eyebrows though.... I adore dress up! I tried to really study the movie and get little details right hard to see in photos thanks for considering me in your contest .Cheers!
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Does the fresh smell of spring and the renewed warmth of the sun ever make you think of poetry?
Did you know Billy Collins (two time Poet Laureate) is Smithsonian's poetry consultant? In a recent posting in the Arts and Culture section of their online magazine, Billy Collins wrote a wonderful poem (below) describing a traveler's anguish with a camera.
But on our Smithsonian Family Adventure in Photography you'll have help! With a professional photographer and all kinds of support traveling with you, every one of you can be sure to take home photos like you've never done before, along with a lifetime of memories from your family safari.
Meanwhile, for more Billy Collins to lighten and brighten your day, you'll find it all here.
The Unfortunate Traveler by Billy Collins
Because I was off to France, I packed
my camera along with my shaving kit,
some colorful boxer shorts, and a sweater with a zipper,
but every time I tried to take a picture
of a bridge, a famous plaza,
or the bronze equestrian statue of a general,
there was a woman standing in front of me
taking a picture of the very same thing,
or the odd pedestrian blocked my view,
someone or something always getting between me
and the flying buttress, the river boat,
a bright café awning, an unexpected pillar.
So into the little door of the lens
came not the kiosk or the altarpiece.
No fresco or baptistry slipped by the quick shutter.
Instead, my memories of that glorious summer
of my youth are awakened now,
like an ember fanned into brightness,
by a shoulder, the back of a raincoat,
a wide hat or towering hairdo—
lost time miraculously recovered
by the buttons on a gendarme's coat
and my favorite,
the palm of that vigilant guard at the Louvre.


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text: It's not exactly fair to peg the Undisputed Truth as a one-hit wonder, because they did have a few hits for Motown in the first half of the 1970s (albeit only one big one), as well as made half a dozen albums for the label. Still, it's not that far from the truth. Nothing else they did matched the strength of "Smiling Faces Sometimes," which made number three in 1971. Crafted by Norman Whitfield, Motown's most adventurous producer of the time, it employed the funk-psychedelic guitars and ominous, socially aware lyrics that were also characteristic of his work with the Temptations during the period. The Undisputed Truth came into being after Bobby Taylor brought Billie Rae Calvin and Brenda Joyce to Motown as part of the Delicates. When the Delicates broke up, the pair kept busy doing background vocals for the Four Tops, Diana Ross, and Edwin Starr. Whitfield teamed them up with Joe Harris of the Preps, laying the groundwork for the male-female vocal interplay that would typify their Motown sessions. It's fair to say that the Undisputed Truth were little more than a mouthpiece for Whitfield. He wrote most of their material (sometimes in association with Barrett Strong), and used their sessions as a laboratory to devise funk rhythms and psychedelic guitar effects. He was doing the same thing with the Temptations, and the Undisputed Truth's records couldn't help but suffer in comparison. As vocalists they weren't in the same league as the Temps, and Whitfield was most likely reserving his real killer songs for the more famous group. The group never approached the success of "Smiling Faces Sometimes" again, although they racked up a series of modest R&B hits through the mid-'70s. The best of these were "You Make Your Own Heaven and Hell Right Here on Earth" (which perhaps recalled "Smiling Faces" a little too closely) and the original version of "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," which Whitfield would quickly redo with the Temptations for a much more definitive (and massively successful) version. Little else in the Undisputed Truth discography demands attention, though Motown scholars will find their work worth a listen to investigate some of the ideas rattling around Whitfield's head in the 1970s. ~ Richie Unterberger


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Community center breaks ground in honor of slain Pittsburgh teen
Jeron X. Grayson Community Center will be located at former Ozanam site in Hill District
Jeron Grayson lost his life to gun violence three years ago Thursday, and on the anniversary of his death, residents in Grayson's Hill District community honored his life with the groundbreaking for the Jeron X. Grayson Community Center.
"Through this building we hope to provide alternatives, and a healthy environment for young people to make better choices," said Grayson's father, the Rev. Glenn Grayson.
Photos: Community center breaks ground in honor of slain Pittsburgh teen
Jeron Grayson was 18 years old when he was killed Oct. 17, 2010, while attending a party near California University of Pennsylvania. His father said he was home from college when he became an innocent victim of gun violence.
"Someone took a gun and shot through the door and he lost his life," Grayson said.
The reverend, who has performed funerals for other teens killed by guns, said when his son was murdered, he knew he had to do more.
He said his son wanted to help people, and this center will do that with classrooms, a kitchen, a basketball court and a list of activities for kids in the community.
The Jeron Grayson Community Center on Enoch Street is scheduled to open in about 6 1/2 months.


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Fujifilm Partners with TECHKON
Fujifilm Corp., Valhalla, NY, and TECHKON USA, Danvers, MA, joined forces to deliver a solution designed to give printers tighter control of their press rooms. Techkon products are being tailored to work with Fujifilm's Taskero Universe, including the RS 800 scanning Spectro-densitometer, the SpectroPlate, and the new SpectroDrive, which enables fully automated readings of color bars on press sheets.
"Taskero Universe is a unique tool and one that vies printers better control than they ever had before," says Don Schroeder, director of solutions development for Fujifilm Graphic Systems USA, Inc. "It relies on consistent and thorough data, and we know that Techkon and its line of color-measuring devices can provide that."
George Adam, president of Techkon, says, "The integration of the Techkon products with the Taskero Universe platform provides unmatched state-of-the-art technology, performance, and color quality that are truly unique to the printers' needs. We are pleased to be working with Fujifilm to offer an exceptional quality-control solution to the press room. For more information about the solution, visit www.fujifilmgs.com or www.techkonusa.com.


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2016 Thunder Baseball League's CABA
"Bats for a Cure" Tournament"
Susan G. Komen Colorado®
Thunder Baseball League is hosting a CABA Colorado Baseball Tournament in Broomfield, Colorado June 3-5, 2016. $10 of all entry fees, $5 from all commemorative pink and black TBL hat/visor sales, and $5 from every custom tournament shirt sale will be donated to Susan G. Komen Colorado.
Visit www.cabacolorado.com for more information and early registration. Games will be played on June 4th and 5th, 2016. The opening event on Friday, June 3rd, 2015 will include the honoring of breast cancer survivors in our community. June 3rd events will be held at BIP: Clapper Field, 116th and Teller St., Broomfield, Colorado, 80020
This event will include the Line Drive Challenge (hitting) Lange Field
Featuring 11 year old D1 teams playing on Lange and Clapper Field
Arrive early, register your team, pick up your bucket, and enjoy dinner Sponsored by Noodles & Company starting at 5:45pm. Not required, but highly recommended if you are hungry. We will set expectations for the weekend. Salon Karma will be giving buzz cuts and painting hair pink. Bring your kids to the Jumpy Castle, sponsored by Rogue Wave Software. Visit www.thunder-baseball.org for more information.
This event will include a representative of Susan G. Komen Colorado. There will be a pink balloon ceremony to honor survivors and those that have passed.
Please be prepared to start at 8 am on June 4th and June 5th. Ages: 8's, 9's, 10's, 11's, 12's, 13's, and 14's--$425 to $535 Machine Pitch: for 8U teams--$375
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Merce Cunningham, the nonagenarian choreographer, is planning for a world without him. He has decided that when he dies, or when the right time comes, the Merce Cunningham Dance Company will embark on a final two-year international tour and then shut down, the Cunningham Dance Foundation, which supports the company, announced on Tuesday.
By other provisions of the plan, the Merce Cunningham Trust will take control of Mr. Cunningham's dances for licensing purposes; the dancers will each receive a year's salary as severance and extra money to help find new careers; staff members and the musicians who play for his performances will also receive payments.
Meanwhile, Cunningham associates will prepare detailed records of the dances so they can be licensed and given authentic productions by other companies. The foundation has embarked on an $8 million fund-raising campaign to pay for the transition.
The plan is Mr. Cunningham's effort to confront the vexing problem of how choreography created by a lone master and interpreted by a dedicated company should be treated once the master has died. He turned 90 on April 16.
Cunningham associates say the plan can serve as a model for other creative artists, particularly choreographers with their own companies, to protect their legacies. At the least, it should help Mr. Cunningham's body of work avoid the ugliness that surrounded the legacy of Martha Graham (who gave Mr. Cunningham his start in dance) after her death in 1991. The Graham foundation fought a bitter legal battle with Ron Protas, Ms. Graham's heir, over rights to her ballets and was eventually awarded most of them.
"It's really a concern about how do you preserve the elements of an art which is really evanescent, which is really like water," Mr. Cunningham said in an interview last week. "It can disappear. This is a way of keeping it at least with our experience here of keeping it alive."
The announcement came at a news conference at the dance company's studio in the West Village. Mr. Cunningham did not attend because, foundation officials said, he was uncomfortable discussing the matter in public. One of the company's dancers, Daniel Madoff, surrounded by eight colleagues, said, "It deeply saddens us to think about a future without Merce." But he said the dancers support the plan.
Despite the careful planning, several issues remain unresolved, including what will initiate the transition plan. It certainly goes into effect on Mr. Cunningham's death, but he could also make the decision beforehand. When asked what might prompt him to do so, he said: "It could be fatigue. It could be a lot of things. Certainly the financial situation could have a great deal to do with it."
The board of the Cunningham foundation could also make the decision to cease company operations and begin the transfer to the trust, said Allan Sperling, a board member and a lawyer who helped work out the plan.
"It'll be clear," Mr. Sperling said, based on Mr. Cunningham's capacities in the future.
"He's the key to the whole thing," Mr. Sperling added, noting that some board members had suggested that the winding down begin now, but that Mr. Cunningham refused.
"I don't want to drop it," Mr. Cunningham said. "If necessity makes that happen, all right. But at the moment, I'd like to continue." At some points in the interview Mr. Cunningham appeared to contradict the documents prepared by the foundation, which included clear references to the company's eventual closing.
That is the plan, he acknowledged. "But I hope that in its own way it can go on," he said. "I'm under no illusions about things not changing. I would like it mostly if the ideas we explored were continued, not only with the present people but with other companies."
Mr. Sperling said Mr. Cunningham had mentioned the possibility of the trust's keeping on a few dancers to teach his works at other companies.
Mr. Cunningham added that he can accept the company's future closing. "So if it stops, then it stops," he said. "I won't be around. I'm not going to say yes or no." "
Then he offered another possibility. "As far as I'm concerned," he said, "if they close the present company down, they can start building something else." Another uncertainty is whom Mr. Cunningham will name as successor trustees, and thus who will control his legacy. They are likely to come from his closest associates, who include Robert Swinston, his assistant; Trevor Carlson, the foundation's executive director; and Laura Kuhn, executive director of the trust for the composer John Cage, Mr. Cunningham's longtime collaborator and companion.
The plan calls for the Cunningham trust, which was established in 2000, to assume control of Mr. Cunningham's personal art collection, including works by Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg, who each designed sets for him. It will also take charge of the sets, props, costumes, archives and the digital "capsule" of each dance, which will include video, audio, lighting designs, and production notes.
The final two-year tour will offer a "triumphant conclusion to the creation phase of Merce's work," a document outlining the plan says.
Mr. Cunningham has stipulated that tickets to New York performances should cost $10.
In the interview Mr. Cunningham acknowledged the fragility of his choreographic record.
"I understand that my pieces, whatever they're worth, can easily enough be forgotten not only for what they were," he said, "but because as time continues, something else is happening which changes, which will push dance in different directions."


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She was just what I had been looking for. I did feel a little guilty painting her because she is really beautiful just how she is...
Here she is painted and in my dining room... THAT WE ARE STILL WORKING ON!
Now I'll give you a little look at the dining room ... ignore the chairs without seats... ANOTHER work in progress... but this will give you a feel for the dining room's new look.
I painted the buffet with Annie Sloan Chalk Paints in Country Grey. Yes, I know that it does not look grey at all. The color is a dull, greyed down gold/ beige... after the undercoat was dry ( I try to let it sit 24 hours) I sanded it and put a wash of ASCP pure white over it.
That gives the buffet a soft striped look... very French Provincial.
I don't follow the usual protocol for painting and waxing a piece... I'll show you what I do and why next week.
I then used clear wax and a very light sludge of clear and dark wax to give the buffet depth.
I buffed her with Bobby's drill and a buffer attachment. His idea! This made such a lovely soft shine on her!
I sorta felt like I was cheating... not doing it all by hand... but I was working with a pinched nerve in my back! Pinched nerve or not... the buffer will be a must for every painting project from now on!
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show up and show off your creativity... any little tidbit will do!
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In last year's series of classic whiskey cocktails, I highlighted cocktails made with American whiskey, though I threw some Scotch in here and there. Now, I thought I would add some balance by featuring some Scotch cocktails.
A Rob Roy is simply a Manhattan with Scotch instead of Bourbon or rye whiskey. As with the Manhattan, it's a combination of two shots of whisky, one-half shot of sweet vermouth and a few dashes of Angostura bitters, garnished with a lemon rind or a maraschino cherry.
The Rob Roy is a perfect place to start our Scotchtail series, but which Scotch to use? I tried three very different whiskies with my lovely Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth.
The Basic Rob Roy - Johnnie Walker Black
This is the Rob Roy you would be likely to get at a basic bar (if they know what it is). Overall, I'd say the Johnnie Walker isn't bold enough to hold its own against the spicy, herbal notes of bitters and vermouth. It takes a big whiskey to mix into a cocktail like this and something bolder is called for. The JWB Rob Roy tastes like a glass of vermouth, which is nice enough, but not what I ordered.
The Smoky Rob Roy - Black Bottle
Because I love the peat, I next went for a Black Bottle Rob Roy, made with everyone's favorite peaty blended Scotch. The results were...interesting. There was a good deal of smoke on the nose and an interesting saltiness to it, but the taste was a bit medicinal for me.
The Sherried Rob Roy - Macallan
My third Rob Roy used the ultra-sherried cask strength Macallan plus a dash of water to lower the alcohol level. This was my favorite of the three Rob Roys. The bold Macallan, with its sherry flavors, stood up well to the vermouth and bitters. It came together as a smooth, sweet and spicy drink comparable to the best Manhattans. Hmmm, maybe I should be throwing sherried malts into more cocktails.
The Highland
If you substitute orange bitters for Angostura bitters in your Rob Roy, you have an entirely different drink...the Highland. I made a few Highlands and the Black Bottle actually worked much better with the orange bitters, which contrasted the smoky flavors, than the Angostura, which enhanced the more medicinal qualities of the whisky.
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Chosen to be shown on opening night at Sundance this year, James Franco's "Howl" is now ready to be shown to the world.
Franco stars as Allen Ginsberg (at times sporting a beard that looks like it was made with a Woolly Willy) in this film based on the once controversial poet's obscenity trial that came about after the publication of "Howl," his definitive work.
The trailer (by way of Playlist) looks to be a bit of a mess, but we love the kicker Franco delivers: "There's no Beat Generation, just a bunch of guys trying to get published."
U.S. & World
The supporting cast includes David Strathairn, once again playing the bad with controlled rage; Jeff Daniels as an academic who hates the poem, Mary-Louise Parker as a radio personalty who testifies for the prosecution and Jon Hamm as Jake Ehrlich, the defense attorney who was the inspiration for "Perry Mason."
The film received very mixed reviews at Sundance. On Sept. 24 the rest of you can weigh in.


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Sep 08, 2013, 11:33 PM »
Hi Rad,
Thanks so much for this.
Mars opposite Uranus – Medical implications for a male
Generally speaking there may be too much (opposition) electrical energy entering into the nervous system (Uranus), and this could cause restlessness, and combined with the Mars opposition impatience, which may lead to cuts, burns and other accidents.
The person will be prone to sporadic muscle rhythm because of excitability (Uranus), which in turn could lead muscular spasms at times. Mars relates to matters connected to the head skeleton, and Uranus to unpredictable movement which could lead to head injuries.
There could also be problems with overstimulated (Mars) nerves (Uranus) – twitching, nervousness, or nervous compression within some muscles leading to numbness, or "pins & needles".
The person will have an inherently charged energy system, as the testosterone production (mars) will be strong. There could also be high levels of adrenaline produced, and the two in combination could lead to overly high exertion over an extended period of time (eg overwork, fighting), leading to adrenal burnout. This in turn would produce excessive acidity in the body, which would lay the foundation for all manner of illnesses to manifest at some point in the future. Additionally Uranus under stress (opposition) would probably produce excessive free radicals. As the acid conditions would inhibit antioxidants that could neutralise those free radicals this would set up a generally disease prone bodily environment.
Mars is fiery which could aggravate the tendency of Uranus to produce dehydration, so they would need to drink plenty of fluids to make sure their body generally functioned and excreted well. They would also need to drink plenty of water to keep the serotonin levels up, which would help keep them calm.
Because Uranus rules the lungs and oxygen, and Mars the red blood cells that carry the oxygen around the body, this person may be prone to cigarette smoking, especially to settle their nerves and/or if there was no suitable physical outlet for their physical and emotional energy.
Also there would be a tendency to excessive internal inflammation (Mars) as a result of all the above.
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Re: Medical Astrology
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Sep 09, 2013, 07:59 AM »
Hi All who have contributed to the EA medical thread so far......
First, thanks to all of you for taking the time to submit what each of you have. I will be back here on Tuesday to review all of your work so that we can continue on in our next step.
God Bless, Rad
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Hi All,
I promised to be back here today, Tuesday, to review all of your work. I will have to do this tomorrow: Wednesday. I am sorry for this delay. Just so much to do.
God Bless, Rad
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Re: Medical Astrology
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Sep 11, 2013, 08:30 AM »
Hi All,
First, I have now reviewed what each of you has submitted. The correlations to the anatomy, physiology, and the chakra system relative to the Mars/Uranus opposition are correct. Some of you of course have submitted a more full list of potentialities of this combination than others. To me, again, the value is always in the effort so I thank each of you for making that effort.
Three of you have asked questions within your analysis that I will answer here:
Gonzalo: " also, wonder if this could be a potential signature for anemia "
Ari: "Neurotransmitter acetycholine is co-ruled by Uranus and Mars as it is a neurotransmitter that binds with skeletal muscle fibers. Upon binding to these fibers it opens up channels in the cell membranes which is then entered by sodium which apparently results in muscle contraction (the role of an electrolyte?).
The role of electrolytes is the maintain the delicate balance between water and all the various minerals and salts in the body. When this balance is out of balance due to a lack of electrolytes then one of the symptoms that can manifest in involuntarily muscles contractions and spasms.
Katherine: "Stress moves in a perpetual feedback loop affecting all levels experienced i.e. physically, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually? "
So we can now move to our next step which is to place the Uranus/Mars opposition in a specific house. So let's put Uranus in the 4th House, and Mars in the 10th. When you refer to the correlations that have been provided focus on the sign Cancer and the 4th House, and Saturn and the 10th House. These houses now correlate to not only the type of inner and outer conditions that can serve to ignite the inherent potentialities of the Mars opposed Uranus, but also add to what those potentialities may be as defined by the houses that this aspect takes place within.
So go ahead and make these additional correlations. If you have any questions please ask now.
God Bless, Rad
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Sep 11, 2013, 09:35 AM »
Hi Rad and All,
I have a comment/question that is not directly related to the material presented here, but is related to Medical Astrology. I was just reading the news and saw an article about a comet:
Years ago, I knew an astrologer (Marilyn Muir) who was doing research on comets and major epidemics. I cannot remember all of the details, but she had observed that every time a comet was seen from Earth, a new health epidemic followed. At the time, it was HIV/AIDS.
Rad, I am wondering if you have observed this or have any information backing this up or refuting it? I don't know if Marilyn ever published her findings, but she had a lot information if I recall.
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Sep 12, 2013, 08:12 AM »
Hi Cat,
I have read that sort of assertion over the years as well. In my opinion it is hog wash. I have never seen, which does not mean that it does not exist, any substantial evidence that this is true. If it were true it would mean that organisms like viruses and bacterias are jettisoned from these comets which then, presumably, infect our Earth. It just does not make sense to me because anything entering the atmosphere of our Earth is burnt up including any organisms.
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Sep 14, 2013, 09:05 AM »
Thanks Rad. I wasn't thinking it meant that comets literally cause epidemics by introducing bacteria and/or viruses, but was thinking it was a symbolic "sign" of an epidemic to come. The way you put it certainly makes me think its ridiculous :-) I haven't found any good research (observations/correlations) on-line, just statements with little detail, so, hmmm.
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Quote from: cat777 on Sep 14, 2013, 09:05 AM
Thanks Rad. I wasn't thinking it meant that comets literally cause epidemics by introducing bacteria and/or viruses, but was thinking it was a symbolic "sign" of an epidemic to come. The way you put it certainly makes me think its ridiculous :-) I haven't found any good research (observations/correlations) on-line, just statements with little detail, so, hmmm.
Thanks again
Hi Cat,
If, somehow, comets just correlated to a 'sign' of epidemics, to herald them, then indeed there would be a vast amount of specific correlations going back a very long time. There just isn't of course as you know. So, yep, a totally ridiculous projection by some humans. Oh well, what else is new ?
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Sep 18, 2013, 08:34 PM »
Hi Rad and All,
This is what I came up with:
mars in the 10th opposition uranus in the 4th house
Here we have a man who potentially suffers from chronic stress or trauma due to parental and social conditioning patterns that make him believe that in order to be accepted, he must abide by the norms of society and work hard to get ahead and achieve a position of social status. Pressure from his parents and society cause him to work hard in order to climb the corporate ladder and be "successful." His need and desire to achieve does not allow him to relax as he believes he has to work hard in order to gain peer recognition and parental and social approval. He is driven to achieve.
With Uranus in the 4th, the parental conditioning patterns are very strong as Uranus correlates to the mid layer of the root chakra which correlates to the "messaging" taking place within his entire body. Whatever he was conditioned to believe, permeates every cell in his body. In other words, his thoughts and beliefs, have a great deal of influence on his physical health. With Uranus in the 4th, there is a desire to break free and liberate himself from parental conditioning patterns, but they are so strong that this desire creates a great deal of stress and tension within him. The 4th house correlates to the 3rd Eye Chakra which correlates to the pineal gland. It is very possible that this man suffers from migrane headaches due to the stress and tension from wanting to just be himself but being conditioned to be who and what his parents conditioned him to be. in addition he may have a hard time concentrating and suffer from confusion and negative feelings. Other potential physical problems include brain tumors, stroke, neurological problems such as Parkinson's, seizures, spinal difficulties, and problems with the ears, eyes, and nose.
At the same time, Mars correlates to the Naval Chakra and the 10th House to the outer layer of the Root Chakra. When stressed or over worked, it is possible that this man becomes angry and possibly violent. Imbalances and stress can lead to tiredness or exhaustion, blood disorders, impotency, kidney or bladder problems, constipation, anemia, obesity, or lower back pain. And of course, anger can lead to accidents.
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Sep 21, 2013, 02:36 AM »
Hi Rad and all, here´s my go at this. Thanks again to all participating.
Medical part two.
As stated earlier, one of the key factors in this combination that can lead to medical issues is stress, with Uranus in the fourth house opposite Mars in the tenth house we now have more information relative to the inner and outer conditions that may lead to medical issues.
As Uranus is in the Fourth house, there can be subconscious memories of traumatic experiences from previous lives of abandonment or emotional shocks deep within the memory of the Soul, causing irrational or subconscious fears because of these memories. These experiences can also be re-played in the current life. Dynamics relative to emotional security, nurturing himself and others or, others nurturing him, can be stressful because of the need to rebel against crystalized emotional and family dynamics, that do not nurture and support a true representation of his individuality. The evolutionary intention is to accelerate his evolution by gaining objective awareness of his individual emotional security needs and to minimize external dependencies, therefore he may have to stand back as a group of one within his own family. This person might grow up in a family environment where many of his personal needs would be unmet or his individuality simply misunderstood by the parents. Or certain dynamics within the family could be opposite what others of like mind expect from a "normal" household, making him feel like the only "normal" one in the environment by adhering to social values other than the familial ones. Physical and emotional violence in the family environment are also a possibility with the opposition to Mars because of these dynamics that can lead to polarized confrontations with the parents or others in authority or in the environment. All this leads to a highly charged emotional energy in his life and environment that can make him very sensitive/defensive when threatened, snapping back impulsively and possibly having violent reactions. Others in the environment can also display this behavior by pushing him away/shocking him emotionally, with the effect of throwing him back on himself for his security needs instead of clinging on someone or something external.
As emotional or even physical needs are potentially unmet, even from a very young age, the child is forced back upon himself for nurturing and emotional self reliance. This can lead to a sense of isolation and an inability to integrate emotionally within the family environment as a child, to become a rebel or a "problem child" that rejects everything out of a subconscious fear of losing his individuality to that which he is rebelling against. As an adult there can be an inability to relate emotionally with others in a consistent way, thus effecting their intimate and professional relationships by projecting security needs onto partners, expressing displaced emotions or being immature and irresponsible.
Consistency is needed for any living being to have a healthy emotional life and be a productive member of society. Without a solid, consistent, emotional sense of security and a healthy self image, one cannot operate in society in a constructive, balanced manner. The opposition aspect shows the tension and difficulty in balancing the need for a healthy emotional life where he can express his individuality consistently, with a career and sense of social accomplishment.
With Mars in the Tenth house there can be the instinctive impulse to get ahead within the social scheme of whatever society the person finds himself in. Mars here will correlate to a person who acts in a goal oriented manner, with the tendency to be very ambitious. This ambition can be caused by the individuals need to learn self responsibility from a young age, to fend for himself, to have to work hard in order to gain the approval/affection of authority figures, and due to dynamics shown by the opposition to Uranus, which can ignite the desire to break free from the family and be independent financially by working in the "real world", so he can be free to be himself. The desire to get ahead and achieve goals can create stress/frustration/anger as he encounters limitations from authority figures or other external or internal limiting factors. Mars in the Tenth can suppress emotional or physical needs in order to act responsibly and achieve set goals or to behave in the correct manner as defined by parents, society or external authority figures. This in itself can lead to inner frustration because of the suppression of natural desires in order to be in conformity with what is expected of him. When natural desires would be acted upon, to the contrary of what is "socially correct", there can be the fear of judgement from others, creating an inner feeling of man made guilt.
Negative emotions such as guilt, fear, anger, frustration, anxiety and traumas that are unprocessed or suppressed, stay in the energetic/emotional bodies and effect him on a subconscious level. These emotions build up as energy blocks in the root, navel and ajna chakras effecting his sense of security, his will power and his perception. Because of his security needs (root) there can be a collision of wills which depletes his will power (navel), that has the effect of distorting his perception (ajna).
These dynamics can lead to the medical conditions mentioned earlier by all in this thread and to:
Eating disorders or improper dietary practices. Contraction of the muscles due to emotional shock and/or emotional suppression which, if not relaxed can develop into contractures and possibly scoliosis. Tendinitis from working too hard in strenuous positions, osteoarthritis, muscle cramps. Anemia from mal nutrition, low calcium levels leading to low bone density, increasing the risks of osteoporosis which leads to weak bones that fracture easily. Ulcers from suppressed negative emotions/excessive anxiety etc, digestive problems, acid reflux, heartburn. Poor nutrition leading to over all PH being too acidic which facilitates the development of bacteria in the body, causes lactic acid buildup, negative effect on immune system, joint inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis. Poor vision from emotional trauma, dehydration, mal nutrition, over straining the muscles and nerves in the eyes. Potential for Glaucoma? Eye twitches, dry eyes. Brain damage from mothers negative emotions while still in the womb, mothers diet, unhealthy habits such as smoking which limits the supply of oxygen to the unborn baby or trauma to the mother while pregnant. Difficult/traumatic childbirth for mother and or baby. Serotonin imbalance leading to depression, erratic mood swings, insomnia, fatigue. Teeth grinding as a way for the body to release stress. Polycythemia, a bone marrow disease that over produces red blood cells and thickens the blood, causing clots that can lead to strokes or heart attack. Overactive bladder caused by neurological disorders, urinary incontinence due to weak muscles in the pelvic area. Dry scalp. Nervous breakdowns. Nervous ticks. ADHD. Multiple sclerosis? All sorts of accidents.
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Sep 22, 2013, 02:58 AM »
Hi Rad,
Other dynamics, not withstanding...
Mars in the 10th: This man would attract/ pursue work environments that arr intense (exposure to risk) and demand ambition. He would be very strong, naturally, and would have measure of his physical limits—at the same time, possessing an inclination to push them. (Mars having traction in cardinal earth) He could come across as being provocative in the sense (gleam in the eye, so to speak) of being ready to 'step' (i.e. fight) and capable of doing damage. This underscores the previous notes about volatility… Intense physical activity might be an outlet for excess energy. Perhaps climbing or weight lifting as a practical means of building form (Saturn) which could be a healthy way toward dealing with stress or, become a separating desire to be recognized, objectified, feared. (Cardinal ref. to Cancerian insecurity and Libran aesthetics) Either way, the tendency toward competitiveness, independence, domination channeled through feats of strength and endurance would create stress to musculoskeletal system. Positively, this would increase blood circulation (O2) and bone density. Negatively, lactic acid accumulation in the muscles would aggravate an already acidic pH, overall. Overriding signals of strain and fatigue (singular focus on desire- Mars) would lead to injury. Adhesions between the layers of tissues would create any number of soft tissue ailments.
Other issues: facial trauma (Bell's palsy) clenching jaw, grinding teeth at night, TMJ, tension headaches, hyperthyroid-increased heart rate, palpitation, tremors, anxiety, elevated blood pressure/ hypertension (hypervigilant sympathetic nervous system), inflammation e.g. (osteo)arthritis, (chronic)joint pain, cracking/ popping in joints, acid reflux, tightness in upper trapezius (specifically links to stress / the gut via Uranus in 4th) Possible distorted desires for sexual domination, there's room here too for repression/ self-criticism and judgment of these desires which, would manifest into physical disease mostly related to stagnation of blood (clots, etc) displaced anger, and in extreme cases of psycho-sexual disorder: forced sex/ rape.
Massage modalities: active isolated stretching and myofascial release to keep muscles tracking correctly
Asana: standing posses emphasizing balance, muscular, and organic energy connect navel and root chakras e.g. Virabhadrasana I,*II*,III, and Bhujangasana to ground
Uranus in the 4th: This man would have an obtuse yet core sense of alienation, not feeling at home within the home/ body due to possible early trauma with a general heightened (live wire) sense of insecurity relative to personal safety. They would have a short fuse and an elevated instinct when around others to filter all sensory data for potentially harmful or physically threatening circumstances (inconjunct from Cancer to Aquarius) Paraverbal communication is noticed, details (punctuated by smell) are remembered with minimal reminder to recall. Over worked sympathetic, underutilized parasympathetic system. (Reinforces above signature, taxing kidneys/ adrenals) This is not to say "paranoid"… but, very watchful. This vigilance and emotional stress takes its toll on the stomach by way of a feeling of 'gut rot,' nausea/ unstettled leads to disinterest/ aversion to eating food which would create chemical imbalances (supplement B vitamins) and more disorders. Intermittent digestive issues (IBS) disruption to pH regulation, enzyme production, which can cause gas/ bloating which leads to blockages that then cause autointoxication. Then painfully (possibly explosive) diarrhea would further create a situation of dehydration. Ulcers likely.
Other Issues: dry eyes and/or sensitivity to prolonged exposure of sunlight, night driving, or TV/ computer monitor. congenital neurological disorder: Uranus seems infused by a watery 4th house so no comment on the myelin or any other insulators, yet.
Massage modalities: chi nei tsang, thai
Asana: most twists, supta virasana, ustrasana, urdhva dhanurasana (when well) setu bandha sarvangasana
To me, the Uranus-Mars opposition has been reinforced by the house placement of 4-10, respectively. On one side, a capability to endure (and thrive) under physical strain and on the other, a delicate constitution that requires time, rest, and care. Spartan meets Goldilocks? Balancing the two would be a challenge that may mean very separate times to engage fully in both dynamics of energy moving out and energy moving in i.e. work out early in the morning and at night take it easy with alkalizing foods and plenty of time to unplug and relax. Either way, two basic things are crucial: water (with an alkalizer: lemon or coconut) and sleep in very dark, quiet, and safe environments to recharge.
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Sep 24, 2013, 10:42 AM »
Hi Rad & all..
Mars in the 10th oppose Uranus in the 4th
- I realize there will be a number of things that this aspect can represent but here are some thoughts. Also many of the specifics can be seen in the full chart but here are some possibilities.
Thanks Rad for this opportunity to grow on the subject..
Considering Mars represents the lead point in a Soul's evolution, for the Soul to choose to come into a life with Mars in the 10th, this would signify a Soul who has chosen to shoulder a great deal of responsibility, a natural leader, a warrior in some cases as in a modern day soldier, a head of a corporation, perhaps self owned and or a president or senator. Regardless, they would carry a great feeling and burden of responsibility. Mars in the 10th oppose Uranus could also mean a Soul who was forced to grow up fast or to take responsibility at a young age. He may have been left home alone while the parent(s) worked. Of course we need to look at the entire chart nevertheless, the burden of responsibility is there. This signature might also reflect broken family structure when the Soul was young as in divorce or losing one or both parents and being raised by extended family, possibly adoption, which would have taken a toll on the Soul emotionally.
Mars in 10th oppose Uranus in 4th further reflects potentially a Soul in a past life defending his homeland and the trauma that occurred as a result, perhaps he himself dying while defending his family. The opposition to Uranus reflects watching loved ones perish and the ptsd that ensued the inability to access emotions as emotions and overreaction to the slightest emotional outbursts rage linked with fear or someone who has simply seen too much.
A common theme for all Souls is the need to feel secure. With Mars in the 10th opposing Uranus in the 4th this reflects unexpected events that totally devastate that feeling of security where the Soul feels totally emotionally anxious and inwardly traumatized and alone. Also as I mentioned in a prior post, the inability to ever emotionally relax. This can translate into chronic anxiety, in some cases panic and also chronic depression (10th).
Uranus with the Moon also rules the Hypothalums with is a portion of the brain which directs a multitude of important functions including regulating the endocrine system. The endocrine system is the system of glands, each of which secretes different types of hormones directly into the bloodstream (some of which are transported along nerve tracts) to maintain homeostasis. With Mars opposing Uranus in the 4th this would suggest the potential for the hormones to be out of balance and hormones regulate various human functions, including metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sleep, and mood.
Mars in the 10th - physical structure of the body including the entire skeleton, opposing Uranus in the 4th can equal experiencing a sudden injury, possibly being in a explosion for example in war or at battle or an accident occurring at home, 4th house. This could also signify being in a fire at home. This signature might reflect someone who could have even become blind in an explosion as Cancer 4th house, Moon connects to the eyes. Other possibilities with the eyes are cataracts which forms naturally as one ages, 10th house, and glaucoma. Glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve, Uranus. If left untreated, glaucoma may cause vision loss and blindness.
Mars in the 10th opposing Uranus in the 4th could signify an overly acidic stomach, acid indigestion, also reflux known as GERD, Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a acid reflux disease is a chronic symptom of mucosal damage caused by stomach acid coming up from the stomach into the esophagus. Gerd is chronic symptom of mucosal (Mars in the 10th)damage. GERD is usually caused by changes in the barrier between the stomach and the esophagus, including abnormal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, which normally holds the top of the stomach closed impaired expulsion of gastric reflux from the esophagus, or a hiatal hernia. These changes may be permanent or temporary. Unresolved emotions and anger can fester in the belly, also experiences of massive stress and danger can result of an endorphin surge from unresolved rage stirring in the guts which impacts digestion. This could be a soul with so much repressed emotion and not vehicle for release that the energy turns on itself..inverts..and the result is would poor digestion to reflux to the feeling of inflamed guts, like a belly on fire. Mars in the 10th opposing Uranus in the 4th could connect to inflammation of the lining of the belly. Also this would increase the propensity for stomach ulcers which is most commonly caused to high amounts of stress.
Head injury to the occipital lobe..(4th) which is the most posterior part of the back of the head..could have slipped and fell back on head..or a fall from high up such as someone falling off a roof of a house, structure 10th, home 4th. Also paralysis in extreme cases where the spinal cord, Uranus is injured/severed. The spinal cord is the elongated bundle of nervous tissue that carries nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body. It lies in the vertebral canal of the vertebral column, this connects to Saturn/10th house.
Ultimately this would be a Soul who is under so much emotional stress due whether as a result of responsibilities they have taken on in the world, or constantly worrying about their family, 4th house, perhaps they have long term memories in some cases of trauma to loved ones and it makes it impossible for them to ever relax. These memories may also simply be deep in their cellular memory and it creates an undercurrent of unrelenting persistent anxiety, and the Soul may be unaware of why and where it is coming from if it is from a past life. Or there may have been traumas as a child that the Soul has consciously 'forgotten' attempted to detach from in order to protect themselves. This signature could also connect to some form of child abuse, sexual and/or physical, by the mother and perhaps an angry father with elements of rage in the home. This may also reflect an upbringing where the emotions of the parents were repressed or parents that were emotionally distant.
The cingulate cortex, Uranus, is a part of the brain situated in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex. It includes the cortex of the cingulate gyrus (Uranus withe the Moon -4th house). The cingulate cortex. It is an integral part of the limbic system, which is involved with emotion formation and processing, learning, and memory. The combination of these three functions makes the cingulate gyrus highly influential in linking behavioral outcomes to motivation. This role makes the cingulate cortex highly important in disorders such as depression and schizophrenia. It also plays a role in executive function and respiratory control.
The causes of schizophrenia have been the subject of much debate, with various factors proposed and discounted or modified. Studies suggest that genetics, prenatal development, early environment, neurobiology and psychological and social processes are important contributory factors which can be reflected in with Mars in the 10th opposing Uranus in the 4th house.
With Uranus ruling the respiratory system and the lungs, the Mars in the 10th opposing Uranus in the 4th could signify shallow breathing due to the ongoing emotional stress and fears lodged in the lungs as well as asthma. Specific allergies and asthma may be a result of unresolved trauma from the past and a predisposition for pneumonia or pleurisy.
Mars in the 10th oppose Uranus could also connect to the Soul getting Parkinsons disease as one ages, 10th house. a common neurologic disease believed to be caused by deterioration of the brain cells that produce dopamine, occurring primarily after the age of 60, characterized by tremors, Uranus. My mom was diagnosed at 79 with Parkinson's as she has a Mars oppose Uranus aspect although not in the 4th and the 10th, however they do square her 10th house Pluto in Cancer which correlates to the same archetypes here.
Also another possibility as he ages, 10th house Mars would be dementia or Alzheimers, with the opposition to Uranus, which involves a progressive decline, changes in the brain, in the aging process impacting memory, including not recognizing members of their own family, 4th house.
The relative degree of possibilities within this aspect can be reflected in the level of emotional repression of emotion, Mars in the 10th, and the trauma seen in the opposition to Uranus in the 4th, that would throw this Soul back upon itself in order to evolve.
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Sep 25, 2013, 09:02 AM »
Hi Group,
For those who are still planning on doing this part of, this step, in our analysis of the Mars/Uranus opposition in the 4th/10th houses please let me know now.
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Sep 25, 2013, 10:11 AM »
Hi Rad I'm working on it now and have set for myself to post by the end of this week.
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Sep 25, 2013, 08:27 PM »
Hi Rad,
I am hoping to get a start on it this weekend, and either also finish it this weekend too, or by about mid week. If this is too slow for the group please just go ahead and I'll be happy to catch up as I can.
(... and am planning to get Darwin's Saturn done by the end of next weekend, maybe before then if I'm lucky).
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Friday, February 24, 2012
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I need to start with an apology. I should never have put that up for a vote. When I wrote what I wrote I was very angry. Andrea asked why I was angrier than normal in those situations. In fact, that's approximately how I always feel when we've been left without a room after hours of travel. I just wrote the blog a little closer to the epicentre of my upset. We had simply made the mistake of trusting that our organization had worked, it's been a flawless trip thus far, and I was as angry at myself as I was angry at them. Well, almost.
But then it comes to the issue of putting their name up here on the blog. When I first started writing this I determined that I wouldn't use the blog as a vehicle to attack others or attack businesses. For the most part, though I've failed sometimes, I've stuck to that as a principle here on Rolling Around in My Head. I made this decision because I know me, and I know that my motivation wouldn't be to warn others, it would simply be revenge. My way of getting back at someone. I also knew that this would make me lazy about sitting down and writing letters to management, to owners, to advertisers, to whomever needed a letter. I write a lot of letters.
So on the drive down I thought about what to do. I've decided to write the hotel, write the chain (it's a big one) and go that route. I think that has the most likelihood of success. Though, honestly, I don't know what success would be. A promise is just a promise, an apology is just an apology, how do I measure if any of that actually means change? If anyone has ideas on this, I'll take them.
Forgive me for promising something and then not following through. If anyone is going to visit Thunder Bay, let me recommend two hotels that we've stayed at. The Valhalla Inn has accessible rooms, but the toilet hangs off the wall, something that scares me - I asked for something to be placed under it to ensure it held my weight and they did that gladly. Too, the Comfort Inn has inexpensive and basic accommodation but the accessibility for me was fine (I don't need a roll in shower - these hotels may have them, I didn't ask for one.) I think mentioning these businesses may be better than flaming the one that didn't hold my reservation. It feels a bit better to reward than to punish.
On that note, the Fairfield Inn in Sault Ste. Marie, has wonderfully accessible rooms and really nice staff. When I checked in, I asked as we do, if the room was accessible and it was. Then when in the room we got a call from the front desk and the woman told me about a couple of other accessible rooms that were available and let me know how they differed from the one I was in and asked if I wanted to choose a different type of accessible room. As it happened I did, so I came down, they switched the keys, and it was done. That's service.
We get home tomorrow.
We're tired.
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Dear Dave,
that is a post of the gentle and thoughtful man I learned to know through your blog. :-)
But if you need to vent do so. It sparks something. And maybe by getting a little bit of support for your hurt soul helps to channel the anger and aggression caused by the hurt and makes it a little less painful.
One bad incident can eat up so much of a good day, or travel-time.
So I am still sorry that this happend to you and Joe.
- 24 February 2012 at 02:54
- Moose said...
a) I'm sorry this happened to you. But I'm kinda surprised this is the first time it has.
This has happened to me twice so far in the past 10-odd years. And, yes, I get the "I understand why you're upset." Gee, really? [Mr Fist desires to meet your face now.]
Also, wall-mounted toilets are only rated to about 250lbs. They can snap off the wall under the weight of a 180lb person swinging onto one from a wheelchair. And they do snap right off the wall.
- 24 February 2012 at 03:02
I, for one, appreciate your apology - for I was thrown by the fury and the language used to describe your event.
As a person respected for your knowledge and a well read author - I think you need to take the scope and influence you hold in so many circles into account. It seemed like such a low after such a high of achievement.
Self control - sure, you can get angry, but what you do with the anger is a reflection of the real you. Swearing and cursing is probably not the image you want to create personally or professionally. It is rather disturbing that you always feel angry and a tad revengeful.
That will not promote your books nor your personal appearances, nor make you approachable for people in need - people, like me, who seek out others that struggle to see how they cope.
- 24 February 2012 at 06:39
- Tamara said...
I missed yesterday. Sheesh - what an awesome post that was. I disagree with the Anonymous after Moose. I think you need to just lay it out there raw sometimes. And it certainly doesn't lessen my respect for you.
I doubt that I'll be looking for a hotel in Thunder Bay ever, but I can understand those who do wanting to not patronize that hotel - but giving them good alternatives is helpful.
The "I understand" thing is annoying - disabled or not - but would be so much more than annoying in this situation. They do not understand the worry you go through to make sure you will have the simple things most of us take for granted - a bed we can get in and out of - a place to pee. It's such a condescending response - especially when it won't be followed up with a solution.
And if "the new girl" really made a mistake, that reflects more on the long-term employees than "the new girl". She obviously wasn't trained properly if she gave a room for those with disabilities to someone without a disability. So, it's clear than training about guests with disabilities is not high enough on their priority list.
I was getting a little "comfortable" following you on this trip - it seemed that the rest of the world was "getting it" - things were improving. I guess it's good to remember that we all still need to be diligent.
- 24 February 2012 at 07:05
- Dave Hingsburger said...
Anon, I made a couple of changes to the blog after reading your comment. I wrote today's blog last night, really tired. I didn't clarify that the anger I 'always' felt referred to the feelings after being denied a room when it had been booked. Being suddenly stranded without a place to stay leaves me feeling really vulnerable. We can't just go to another hotel we have to find another accessible room, those are different things. I panic. I try, in this blog, to accurately reflect what I experience as a disabled person ... and I'm sorry, but anger is simply part of the mix. I am human. I get angry. I swear sometimes. I cope by venting - here and elsewhere. I created this blog for me to have a place to have an honest dialogue about disability. I can't come off as who I'm not. I am not always a placid soul. I do not believe that feeling the full range of human emotions is a low. I appreciate your comment as it made me think and that's always good, furthermore it allowed me to reread this morning what I'd written and realized I wasn't clear. No, I'm not always angry, but I am sometimes. No, I don't always feel revengeful, but I do sometimes. So, thanks for the opportunity to clarify. (It was always my hope that being honestly human would make my voice more authentic and my flaws make me more, not less, approachable.)
- 24 February 2012 at 07:07
- Andrea S. said...
I disagree with the anonymous who comes after Moose. Dave is human, sometimes he gets angry, as do all of us. When he shows his anger here once in a while, it reminds me that I, too, am only human when I lose my cool too. Which doesn't mean that either he or I stop trying to maintain calm, it just means I try not to beat myself up about it if I slip, and I assume the same for Dave.
I also agree with Dave that showing human flaws makes him more approachable, not less so. I think this is particularly important in his capacity as a person who is working to stop abuse and improve the way "staff" treat the clients they work with day in and day out. They need to know that Dave isn't perfect either and still manages to maintain a standard of behavior for how he interacts with others ... so when he tells them there are certain things you just don't do with clients ever, they can realize that he isn't asking for any superhuman behavior from them: you can be flawed and imperfect and, yes, angry sometimes and still do this.
- 24 February 2012 at 07:53
- Sher said...
Very admirable, Dave. You never disappoint. Hope you can rest soon.
- 24 February 2012 at 08:14
- joanne said...
Glad you're off the road! The Comfort Inn in Timmins does have a roll in shower...although I can't recall when I went to look at the room if the toilet hangs off the wall...thanks for that detail, I'll keep it in mind next time. have a great day/weekend!
- 24 February 2012 at 08:24
As influential and well-known as Dave is, he is 'allowed' to have any feelings he wants, people. And because this is his blog, he can express them exactly as he chooses.
I'd rather see occasional flashes of 'pissed-off Dave' than not. I'm positive even Ghandi ripped someone a new one once in a while, because they richly deserved it.
Everyone needs to vent now and then, and holding others to impossible standards does no one any favors, least of all yourself. Dave has never claimed to be perfect, nor does he pretend to be. It is delusional to think that ANYONE (Dave included) must be in complete control of their emotions at all times so as to project the perfect image.
- 24 February 2012 at 08:36
I hope anon noticed that Dave apologised for not naming the hotel not for expressing anger. I, for one, come here because I expect to read about a real life not a contrived one.
- 24 February 2012 at 08:38
I'msosory you and Joe had to deal with this, Dave. It was really an unconscionable situation.
- 24 February 2012 at 08:42
- Ceeej said...
Almost commented on yesterday's blog, but realized all I felt had been said.
I appreciated yesterday's blog because this is "real." Cleaning up the language wouldn't have expressed what you experienced.
I'd suggest considering including a copy of your blog with your letters - not as a threat - include today's too - but as an honest depiction of what you experienced. And yesterday's blog (before the cleanse probably moreso) certainly tells the tale more than the politely angry letter you'll write (or have already written).
This happens far too often and it is clear to me that the hotels do not understand what they are doing. Yes, sometimes it's $s when the hotel is booked, but even that is inexcusable when reserved by credit card - so the hotel charges your card for a no show (which you weren't) AND rents the room. Maybe an attorney general somewhere ought to look into that practice. But I digress. Hotels do not understand that the disabled can't use a non-accessible room. Can't frigging use it. How hard is that to understand? Clearly, harder than we think.
Dave, I have faith that this hotel chain will understand when you're done with them, but you have to find the right person, high up...
- 24 February 2012 at 08:46
I do not get openly angry very often, but if I do my friends know that something is seriously wrong.
My guess is that this was such a situation - especially after reading that Joe was even more angry.
For my part: I am glad that you are human too. :-)
- 24 February 2012 at 11:43
I too was surprised at the post with the F words. It was like Dave didn't read his own books - you know, dealing with "mean people", coping, etc. ("the are word") You would think he would have more tools in his toolbelt for dealing with such situations. Yes, it is good to be human and yes, it was a big reason to be upset - but retreating to a blog - which has a business connection sidebar is a bit passive-aggressive.
I note you have a loyal following and am happy for you having support - but egging you on in negative behaviour is very immature and pushes attitudes that you seem to not want to have, shown by having some descretion in naming names, your reflection, openess and apology.
I know it will not make any difference to you or the "happy gang" that bays at your heels - but I for one will no longer roll along with you. Happy trails!
- 24 February 2012 at 20:19
- Susan said...
Stay the course, Dave. Just smile, and stay the course...
"The happy gang". I like it! We should get T-shirts made. And coffee cups.
But shouldn't it be "baying at your wheels"?
- 24 February 2012 at 23:40
Dear Anonymus,
I am very sorry that the realisation, that Dave acts sometimes angry too, triggers and hurts you so much!
He seems even more approachabel to me, sometimes showing this personality-trade.
Noone can always - really always - react along everything, he or she is teaching. Unless...it is a computer.
Feelings like the one shown by you now are not unknown to me. I am almost always expected to react thoughtful, kind and understanding. And yes, if I am not, my friends are worried and scared. But in some situations I have to follow my inner feelings and have to speak up. For myself or for others. If I always remain polite, one day my body and soul (and those of other people) will get trampeld over by less thoughtful and more outcome orientated people.
- 25 February 2012 at 02:55
Sometimes it is necessary to speak up and not remain silent. It is necessary to do something. The Hotel clerk did not react right and they (Dave and Joe) had everything done to make clear why they needed this room!
- 25 February 2012 at 03:06
- Dave Hingsburger said...
Anon above, go after me if you will, but your comments about the readers here is unfair - any regular visitor will know that readers often take me on, disagree with me, ask me to rethink situations. I've never once removed a critical comment, even if I disagree with them. I don't have a 'happy gang' and the fact that you stereotype a whole group of readers worries me about you - well you've been honest with me. I get it, you didn't like the post and now you don't like me. Fine. That is your choice, don't attack others because they don't agree with you. I hope that you have as high standards for yourself as you do for me - like, maybe, not being a person to attack someone anonymously, I don't know if it's passive aggresive but it, for certain, is cowardly.
- 25 February 2012 at 07:52
Don't be discouraged Dave. Just rejoice at the wide range of folks you meet. Indeed your scope is wide. Be yourself - not everyone may warm up to ya - but that is the way it is - blog or not. Keep doing what you do best - educating others.
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Revision as of 16:48, 26 September 2013securing MythWeb are available elsewhere in this wiki and you should take appropriate steps before enabling access via the Internet.
This page assumes that you have used MacPorts to install the Myth backend and database on an OS X machine and now want to serve MythWeb from the same machine. Other configurations are possible but are left as an exercise for the reader!
MythWeb is now available for installation via MacPorts. If you haven't done so already, you must have Apple's XCode and the MacPorts application installed. See the MacPorts web site for instructions.
Install MythWeb and supporting software
Choose the version of MythWeb that matches your installed version of Myth. Use Terminal to run the following commands:
|At the Terminal prompt, you enter
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sudo port install mythweb.26or
sudo port install mythweb.25
|Download, build and install the MythWeb and supporting software. The first time, it may require several minutes to download, build and install the MacPorts versions of Apache2 and PHP5.
Configure Apache and PHP
Based on: https://trac.macports.org/wiki/howto/MAMP
You must enter a series of commands in Terminal and modify a couple of configuration files with a text editor (such as TextEdit or TextWrangler).
Register PHP with Apache
In Terminal, enter:
cd /opt/local/apache2/modules sudo /opt/local/apache2/bin/apxs -a -e -n "php5" libphp5.so
Edit Apache's http.conf
Using a text editor, update /opt/local/apache2/conf/httpd.conf file to extend the "DirectoryIndex" directive to include additional "index" files. Search for:
DirectoryIndex index.html
and change it this way:
DirectoryIndex index.php index.html
Also, at the end of the httpd.conf file, add the following lines so that Apache includes the mod_php "AddType" configurations and MythWeb's configuration file:
# # Include PHP configurations # Include conf/extra/mod_php.conf # # MythWeb config Include htdocs/MythWeb/mythweb.conf
Modify PHP configuration
In Terminal, enter:
cd /opt/local/etc/php5 sudo cp php.ini-development php.ini
Setup the MySQL default socket to use the MacPorts configuration (/opt/local/var/run/mysql5/mysqld.sock)
$ sudo -i # cd /opt/local/etc/php5 # cp php.ini php.ini.bak # defSock=`/opt/local/bin/mysql_config5 --socket` # cat php.ini | sed \ -e "s#pdo_mysql\.default_socket.*#pdo_mysql\.default_socket=${defSock}#" \ -e "s#mysql\.default_socket.*#mysql\.default_socket=${defSock}#" \ -e "s#mysqli\.default_socket.*#mysqli\.default_socket=${defSock}#" > tmp.ini # grep default_socket tmp.ini # Check it! # mv tmp.ini php.ini # exit # OR rm php.ini.bak && exit
Restart Apache so that your changes take effect
sudo port unload apache2; sudo port load apache2
Configure MythWeb
MythWeb works 'out of the box'. To do: determine if any more configuration is necessary or desirable.
Accessing MythWeb
http://localhost/MythWeb or http://web.server.ip/MythWeb
404 Not Found
Check Console.app, under the /var/log section for an apache2 error log. If you see lines like "File does not exist: /Library/WebServer/Documents/MythWeb", the Apache software built into OS X is intercepting the web request and isn't configured to handle it. Be sure that MacPorts Apache2 is the only one running; not the version built into OS X. Prior to Mountain Lion, go into the System Preferences>Sharing and ensure Web Sharing is not clicked. For Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8.x), search the web for instructions on enabling/disabling web sharing.


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Washington - The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced its participation in a pilot program to test an enhanced framework for the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH). The pilot, which will also include the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Japan Patent Office (JPO), IPAustralia, National Board of Patents and Registration of Finland (NBPR), Federal Service on Intellectual Property, Patents & Trademarks of Russia (Rospatent), Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (SPTO) and United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), builds on the success of the current PPH by modifying certain requirements to make the PPH easier to use and more widely available to a greater number of applicants.
Under the current PPH plan, eligibility is limited to reuse of search and examination results from a partner office on the first-filed, i.e., priority, application in a patent family. Under the enhanced PPH framework, participation may be requested on the basis of results available on any patent family member from any office participating in this pilot, regardless of whether it was the office where the priority application was filed. The pilot incorporates other improvements to the basic PPH framework, including a new definition of claim correspondence, which will make the system more flexible and user-friendly without compromising efficiency or quality.
"This new pilot is an important milestone in the evolution of the PPH network," said Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO David Kappos. "The stakeholders in the global IP community have embraced PPH and have asked for more opportunities to use the program. This pilot will be a more user-friendly version with greater flexibility to eliminate duplicative work."
The new pilot will commence on July 15, 2011, for a period of one year ending on July 14, 2012, but may be extended for up to one year or terminated earlier depending on volume of activity and other factors. The USPTO will provide notice of any adjustment in the trial period.
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More convenience stores adopting restaurant functions, and vice versa
Ministop, the fifth largest convenience store chain in Japan with 2,200 outlets nationwide, was the first of its ilk to provide counters, tables and chairs for patrons who preferred to consume their purchases on the premises. Because of relatively lax tax laws in Japan, they could do it without having to charge more. This service was originally devised as a gimmick that would differentiate Ministop from other chains, and for years no other CS chain felt that it needed to do the same thing.
Last summer, Ministop, which belongs to the Aeon retail conglomerate, expanded on this idea with an offshoot called Cisca, an abbreviation for "city small cafe." It's basically a more attractively appointed convenient store centered around the sit-down space. So far, only one Cisca has opened, in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, and according to Asahi Shimbun the target is women who work in the area. The selection is more limited than what you would find in a regular Ministop, with the focus on high quality deli items and beverages, including fresh coffee and alcoholic drinks.
The "eating corner" seats only 17, but what really distinguishes Cisca from other Ministops is that eating-in is encouraged with free use of utensils. You can buy a bottle of wine for ¥700, for instance, and drink it right there, because they will provide you with wine glasses. Each seat also has its own electrical outlet. According to Ministop's publicity department, since the store opened it's been almost continually full.
Cisca is part of a trend taking place in both the retail and restaurant trades toward a more practical and less expensive view of dining out. Half of the new outlets opened by CS giant Family Mart since the beginning of 2013 also have sit-down counters and tables.


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News & Notes: Game 117
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TODAY'S GAME: Tonight, the Buffalo Bisons take on the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in the second game of a four-game set from Coca-Cola Field (7:05p.m.). The Herd look to even the series at one game apiece after the I-Pigs took game one last night, 12-6. After this four-game set, Buffalo travels to Syracuse for two games against the Chiefs, August 18-19.
vs. THE I-PIGS: The Herd is 2-6 against Lehigh Valley this season. The Bisons lost a three-game set in Lehigh Valley (2-1) from May 5-7 and a four-game set here at Coca-Cola Field, May 25-28 (3-1). The Bisons have gone 6-7 (.462) at home against the I-Pigs since Lehigh Valley's arrival in the IL in 2008.
MR. MISCH: LHP Pat Misch will make his third start with the Bisons tonight. In his last outing, the southpaw allowed three runs (two earned) over six innings in a no-decision against Rochester on Monday (Game 2 of DH). He struck out four and walked just one Red Wings hitter in the game.
THE REY TO BE: INF Argenis Reyes comes into tonight's contest riding a 13-game hit streak. During the streak that began August 1, Reyes is hitting .390 (23-59) with six runs scored and seven RBI. He has collected seven multi-hit games during the hit streak including two consecutive three-hit performances. The Bisons longest hit streak of the season came compliments of INF Javier Castillo, who hit in 16 straight from June 26 – July 12.
HITTIN' HERD: Last night, six different Bisons had multi-hit performances, including three hits apiece for INF Argenis Reyes and INF Andy Green. The Herd totaled 16 hits in the game, matching their season high set two other times. OF Jesus Feliciano, who collected two hits last night, leads the Bisons with 31 multi-hit games this season.
BISONS BITS: OF Chip Ambres is hitting .333 (18-54) in his last 14 games with nine runs scored, seven doubles, and 10 RBI… INF Andy Green is on a seven-game hit streak in which he has hit .448 (13-29) with two runs scored and six RBI… Despite going 0-for-5 last night, INF Wilson Valdez is hitting .296 with the Herd in 34 games after hitting just .198 with Columbus in 41 games to start the season. Valdez has not committed an error since June 28 for the Bisons, his only error while with Buffalo.


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Card On The Ceiling Street Magic Card Trick
Card On The Ceiling Street Magic Card Trick
Effect: A spectator selects, signs and returns a card to the deck.
The deck is then shuffled and the card that they signed, sticks to the ceiling while the others fall.
Preparation: You will need a pen, cards and a piece of magicians wax or sticky tape that has been rolled in a loop with the sticky side facing out. ( This should be looped around your finger or under the table)
Method: Have the spectator choose a card which is then, using your own favourite method, returned to the deck and shuffled to the top.
With the spectators card face down on top of the pack, you can either slip the double sided sticky tape off your finger and on to the back of their card or stick a small piece of magicians wax to it.
Then toss the pack hard at the ceiling, keeping it parallel. The spectators card should stick and the rest of the pack will fall.
This trick is very impressive. It has been performed in different versions by David Blaine and Michael Ammar
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New York Surprise
A pro-life Catholic has won a seat in Congress left by disgraced Rep. Anthony Weiner of Brooklyn, N.Y.
NEW YORK — The election of a little-known Republican businessman to a congressional seat long held by Democrats underscores widespread voter discontent with the country's current direction, say political commentators.
Bob Turner, the former cable television executive who won the Sept. 13 special election to fill the seat vacated by disgraced Congressman Anthony Weiner, ran his campaign as a referendum on President Obama's policies and said voters' frustrations with the administration were "at the bottom line" of his victory over New York Assemblyman David Weprin, the better-financed Democratic candidate.
"The present administration is being held responsible for a sagging economy, lack of job growth, the explosion of the deficit," Turner said in a recent telephone interview. "I think all these items led to a major dissatisfaction with the president's policies."
Turner, 70, a married Catholic father of five, said he ran primarily on economic issues, vowing to focus on creating jobs and shrinking the federal deficit. He also cast himself as a staunch ally of Israel, a politically shrewd tactic in the 9th Congressional District, which covers large segments of Brooklyn and Queens and includes a significant Orthodox Jewish community, which sees the Obama White House as not being as pro-Israel as previous administrations.
"I believe that is an opinion voiced by some voters in the district," said Turner, who defeated Weprin by eight percentage points. He was sworn in to Congress two days after his election.
A poll conducted by Public Policy Polling said 37% of the district's voters thought Israel was a "very important" issue and that those voters would overwhelmingly support Turner, despite the fact that Weprin was an Orthodox Jew.
Ed Koch, the former Democratic mayor of New York City, crossed party lines to endorse Turner, saying that Obama has thrown Israel "under a bus."
Same-Sex 'Marriage'
Meanwhile, social conservatives, including many who opposed New York state's legalization of same-sex "marriage" in June, said Turner's victory vindicated their positions and argued that polls proved them right.
"What a tremendous day for marriage," said Brian Brown, president of the National Organization for Marriage, which lobbies against same-sex "marriage" legalization efforts across the country. NOM poured $75,000 into the race on Turner's behalf and dispatched volunteers to turn voters out for an election that Brown said proved marriage is important.
"David Weprin was not able to defend himself against his vote to support same-sex 'marriage' in New York, and his constituents made that clear. Forty-two percent of them oppose same-sex 'marriage.' Twenty-nine percent said marriage was a significant issue in this race. And Tuesday a strong majority showed Weprin that they have had enough," Brown said in a prepared statement.
Kathryn Jean Lopez, editor at large of National Review Online, wrote the day after the election that marriage had been "undeniably" an issue in this race.
"If you thought the marriage issue was over, this morning ought to give you pause. New York redefined marriage this summer, and the Democratic assemblyman who helped that happen in the congressional district once represented by Geraldine Ferraro paid for his vote at the polls yesterday," Lopez wrote.
John Fund, a member of The Wall Street Journal's editorial board, told the Register in an email message that same-sex "marriage" has been a "sleeper issue" in the district's Catholic and Orthodox Jewish communities, driving up turnout among those voters.
Fund said a poll conducted by Public Policy Polling revealed that voters in the 9th Congressional District opposed same-sex "marriage" by 44% to 41%.
New York State Sen. Ruben Diaz, a Bronx Democrat and pastor of Christian Community Neighborhood Church, said NOM enlisted him to reach out to Hispanic voters in the district through "robo calls" and mailings that advertised Turner as the candidate who stood for family values.
"I look forward to future victories of pro-family candidates in New York state," Diaz said in a prepared statement.
Adoptive Parents
Turner downplayed the marriage issue when interviewed by the Register. He said his campaign did not run on the issue and said that whenever he was questioned about it, his response was that the "law has been passed." But Turner said he would not have voted to legalize same-sex "marriage" if he had been a member of the New York state Legislature.
"I want to make sure I represent the district properly," said Turner, who, at the same time, said he will be "getting up to speed" on legislative matters. He said his priorities will focus on economic issues and international politics, especially on Israel.
"The district has been unrepresented for four months," said Turner, who succeeds Weiner, a married Democrat who resigned his seat in June after he admitted to using his Twitter account to send sexually explicit pictures of himself to young women.
Turner won a congressional election in only his second campaign for public office. He challenged Weiner in the 2010 midterm elections. Though he lost, Turner still gained 40% of the vote, which showed Weiner, and, by extension, many Democrats, were vulnerable.
When Weiner resigned, Republican Party leaders asked Turner to run again. Turner told the Register he decided to enter politics because of his concerns with the "unilateral changes" brought by the 2010 health-care reform bill, dubbed "Obamacare" by opponents.
During the recent campaign, the Turner camp revealed that Bob Turner and his wife, Peggy, were the Queens couple who adopted a baby from an AIDS-stricken Brooklyn mother who sought a stable family to raise her baby. The story had gained national exposure and became the subject of a 1995 television movie, A Mother's Prayer, starring Linda Hamilton as Rosemary Holmstrom, who wanted her young son, C.J., to be adopted.
C.J. grew up in the Turner household after his mother died in 1994. The Turners kept their anonymity as C.J.'s adopted family until this August. Turner told the Register raising C.J. has been a blessing for the entire family.
"It's enriched everybody's life. It's been a wonderful experience," said Turner, who attended a Catholic grade school in Woodhaven, N.Y., and later graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in history.
"Faith is extremely important. I think it's an essential part of my life," said Turner, who plans to run for re-election in 2012 even if the 9th Congressional District disappears in redistricting, which political observers say is a strong probability because of New York state's lower population in the most recent census.
"My plan is to run," Turner said. "We'll see how the lines are drawn. Everyone in the community will be represented, somehow, someway."
Brian Fraga writes from New Bedford, Massachusetts.
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