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What began as a blisteringly hot Saturday afternoon for Governors Ball day two, would end, unknowingly to many, as the festival's impromptu finale as heavy thunderstorms formed near the evening. The festival's actual final day, which had some of the best collections of rock like Cold War Kids and Courtney Barnett, was unfortunately cancelled due to the threat of thunder and lightning storms — safety is understandably paramount to festival organizers, and despite promises of refunds, many fans left Governors Ball with a bad taste in their mouth. However, Saturday did it's job, even though it didn't know it yet, at softening the brunt of that cancellation with its stellar lineup. The day's feverish heat and humidity was matched only by the charged energies of those performing throughout it, and without a doubt, Saturday was ruled heavily by the dominant female-led acts that took to their respective stages.
Eliot Sumner, one of the hidden gems of this year's event and, to those paying attention, also the daughter of rock legend Sting, found herself the first performance as the GovBallNYC stage. Garnering an impressive following despite the early slot, the crowd might've formed because of her connections to her father, but they stayed because of Sumner's hypnotic charm. Brandishing a hoarse croon that eerily resembles her father's, Sumner has indeed taken cues from his teachings and injected reggae-tinged rock into her moody tunes. Dressed in all black and melting into the dark backgrounds behind her, Sumner powered through the glittering surges of keyboards and propulsive percussion on songs like "I Followed You Home" and "Information." Like her father before her, Sumner molds her songs around characters that live on the fringes of society, outsiders unconventional in their meandering on love.
Boisterous pop sweethearts MisterWives leveled the Big Apple stage with their elated flare-ups of soul, led by the lush vocalizations of Mandy Lee. New York natives back in their hometown, Lee and company set out to represent the city's colorful music scene and in the process ended up becoming one of the day's standout acts. Live, Lee is a blur onstage; dancing with her arms and legs flailing all over the place, her movements more indicative of a hip-hop artist than a wide-eyed pop crooner, but the intensity of her movements translates into the passionate fervor of her songwriting. Taking on gender roles, loss, and a relationships— MisterWives has always displayed an uncanny, wise-beyond their years outlook on their thematic explorations, all while soundtracking them to illustrious displays of neo-soul, doo-wop, R&B, and unapologetic synth infusions. It's pop music with a purpose, while live it's the kind of pop that pushes people into dancing frenzies, from the delicious hooks of "Reflections" to the meteoric lifts of synths and brass in "Our Own House," unconventionality is MisterWives brand and the appearance is that of well-versed performers. Her stunning ballad "Coffins" nearly stole the show, but then came the swirling trumpets and rolling percussion lines of "Twisted Tongue," and at that point if you weren't shaking violently to the frenzied bursts of glittering melodies it was because you were dead.
A gateway drug to the world of folk music, Ben Schneider's band Lord Huron may only have one album out, but their expansive take on the genre has allowed them to infuse everything from rock, blues, and country into their sublime songs. From the twinkling of bobbing electric and acoustic guitars on "Fool for Love," to the angry buzzings of "World Ender" — the fleshed out musicians that help make up Lord Huron have transformed it from a one-man singer-songwriter act and into a live act that brings to life the mystical nature of their intricate storytelling. Jumping, ducking, and swaying with his acoustic guitar in hand, Schneider embodies the same panache that early 60-70's folk artists held, wielding his unique howls and yips which are as much a part of the songs medley's as the instruments themselves.
Just as the Haim sisters took to the main stage and opened with soft-rock hoots of "Don't Save Me," the downpour began By the end of their set, for those of us that preferred to loyally stick it out in the rain, we were soaked to the bone. Even in 2016, it's sadly considered a rare treat or novelty to find yourself seeing a band fronted by a woman, and that's a hard thing to swallow; especially when you have bands like Haim out there out-rocking a ton of other veteran, male-led outfits. It's quite the sight to see Danielle shredding on the virulent riffs of "Forever," or Este standing on the edge of the stage making faces at the crowd (I swore I saw a few guys faint from her stares) all while cutting it up on "My Song 5," but for me it was Alana's fiery cover of Prince's "I Would Die 4 You" that had me falling in love with their live antics. Sultry and imbued with such a natural affinity for the limelight, the girls of Haim were more than at home on a stage surrounded by hundreds of people in the pouring rain (Alana even expressed her solidarity with fans by pouring a bottle of water on her head).
As the crowd danced wildly, water shaken from their spongy clothes and drenched hair, it was easy to forget about the weather and just bask in the yellow lights that blinked in the rain. Tearing through their set with dazzling ferocity, the three sisters ended their set with an explosive drum solo that saw the siblings jump on drum duties and give a charming lesson on their percussive talents–but not before treating the crowd to an endearing performance of "The Wire" and "Falling." On their studio recordings, the ways in which the three siblings share vocal duties is what sets them apart from many other acts. The slight variations in their voices give each song and chorus a slightly different texture–live, the vocal hopscotch in "The Wire" between Danielle, Este, and Alana was enough to have you weak at the knees over the trio's dulcet cries.
After close to two hours of on-and-off heavy downpours (and plenty of singing by the crowd that had gathered, everything from the entire Killers discography to "Rain, Rain, Go Away), The Killers made it onstage and did a pretty unprecedented thing: they started with the typical encore favorite "Mr. Brightside." To be fair, The Killers have peddled out a lot of hits over the years, but "Mr. Brightside" is the song they are most well known for, and that isn't a fluke. So in his pink suit, Brandon Flowers belted out the angsty-depressive chorus of his early days and the crowd echoed it back to him, our bodies overwhelmed by the electrified shock of having such a treat so soon into the their set.
Putting themselves into second gear, Flowers and company didn't hold back at all throughout the night, laying on the hits one after another, and even dusting off a few forgotten tunes like "Glamorous Indie Rock and Roll." To the appeasement of many, Flowers then acknowledged the meaningful return of The Strokes to NYC, and reminisced about the exciting place indie-rock found itself in during the early 00's, and upon doing so began their now storied cover of Interpol's "Obstacle 1." The age range in the crowd proved that Flowers wasn't off the mark on his sentiments, as fans who were there thirteen-years ago when Hot Fuzz first came out sang along to the punkish craziness of "Somebody Told Me" with teens and 20-somethings. The mythological ballad "Dustland Fairytale" carried a bulk of the night's blissfully bittersweet nostalgia, while another cover, this time of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love," was the nail in the coffin for their set–what more could they do to top their greatest hits show? But the night was far from over as Flowers, gushing with his bleeding heart notions and killer smile, continued with his power ballad "Read My Mind," and finally ending with the explosive anthem to perseverance "All These Things I've Done."
As the crowd roared into the night ("I've got soul but I'm not a soldier"), with Flowers edging them on and golden showers of sparks shooting behind him, it became just how crystal clear The Killers as a band has meant to an entire generation of music lovers. Returning for a brief but mind-blowing encore, The Killers came full circle with another Hot Fuzz class, Flowers telling the crowd "We didn't fly all the way over here from Nevada to not play 'Jenny Was a Friend of Mine,' that wouldn't be right." The night officially ended with us stomping in the mud and puddles to the heady electrics of "When You Were Young," howling into the warm New York night all the scarred melancholy of our youth — and as sparks, fire, and confetti shot up all around us, we held up our right fist with Flowers in a symbol of camaraderie and endurance. Whatever we thought we needed to say or express had already been done for us in nearly every line sung throughout the past two hours. And those last echoes of "All These Things I've Done" still rang in my head, and how in that final line ("If you can hold on"), Flowers offers his sincerity to us by always whispering back, "Hold on" (something the studio version doesn't have), and to me that's always been everything they've come to represent.
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Prince William has spoken openly about his experience with grief since the death of his mother.
The 33-year-old heir to the throne attended a gala dinner for Child Bereavement UK, marking 21 years since the charity opened.
During an emotional speech, the dad-of-two spoke about what he had learned about grief since losing his mother in 1997, and since becoming a parent himself. He said:
'Grief is the most painful experience that any child or parent can endure.
'What I understand now is that grief is the most painful experience that any child or parent can endure,' William said in an emotional speech.
'Twenty one years ago last month, my mother attended the launch of the Child Bereavement Charity.
'Fifteen years later, I was honoured to be invited to become patron of Child Bereavement UK to continue my mother's commitment to a charity which is very dear to me.
'What my mother recognised back then - and what I understand now - is that grief is the most painful experience that any child or parent can endure.
His Royal Highness also met with Take That singer Gary Barlow. The charity is close to the singer's heart after he and his wife had a stillborn daughter, Poppy, in 2012.
'But my mother was determined to help those in need and she would have been immensely proud - as I am - of all that Child Bereavement UK has achieved these last 21 years.
The duke added, 'When many people slink away at the sight of a friend's bereavement, Child Bereavement UK staff embrace strangers at the darkest moment in their life.'
Princess Diana helped her best friend, Julia Samuel, launch Child Bereavement UK back in 1994, and the charity founder is now a godmother to Prince George.
Prince William described Princess Charlotte as 'very ladylike', but big brother George is more 'lively'
The Duke of Cambridge went on to say that fatherhood had helped him appreciate the charity's work all the more. He praised his young family, describing Princess Charlotte, who was born in May 2015, as 'very ladylike' in contrast to his eldest, Prince George, as 'lively' (a phrase all new parents will be familiar with) - and if that wasn't enough, the family's pet dog Lupo is apparently an expert at destroying the lawn!
Earlier in the day William also had a chance to re-visit his old college, St John's in Cambridge, where college master Christopher Dobson gifted him a children's book, which the former-RAF pilot promised to read to his little ones.
Prince William and his young family recently moved from their home in Anglesey, Wales, to Anmer Hall in Norfolk, and the Duke now works for the East Anglian Air Ambulance in Cambridgeshire.

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Hoodlums Attack Lagos Community, Destroy Vehicles, Loot Shops
There was pandemonium in the early hours of Sunday on Freedom Street in the Ebute Meta area of Lagos State as hoodlums stormed the area, burgled shops and vandalised several vehicles.
It was gathered that the hoodlums, numbering about 100, were returning from a party around 2am when they attacked the community.
PUNCH Metro gathered that the hoodlums vandalised about 10 vehicles parked on the street and looted five shops.
A resident of the area, Mukaila Aromashodun, told PUNCH Metro that when police personnel from the Denton Police Station were called while the attack was going on, they said there was no fuel in their patrol vehicle.
He stated, "Some hoodlums, numbering about 100, came to attack our community around 3am, broke into some shops and looted the goods there and destroyed over 10 vehicles.
"They operated for more than one hour till we mobilised ourselves to fight back, but they injured about five boys from our area, because they were armed and they later ran to the Oko-Baba area. We were able to recognise two out of the hoodlums.
"When we called the police from the Denton Police Station, while the hoodlums were still operating, we were told that there was no fuel in their patrol vehicle, but they later came this morning after the boys had gone, but we did not attend to them."
One of the shop owners, Lauretta Anya, told our correspondent that the hoodlums stole all the clothes in her shop.
She said, "I was called on the phone around 5am that hoodlums had broken into my shop; so, I rushed down to the area to see what had happened and I saw that all the goods in my shop had been stolen. I just bought goods to sell for the festive period, but the hoodlums stole everything.
"When I got to my shop, I was told that it was the hoodlums, who used to stay at the junction, who perpetrated this act. I don't know what to do; I have been crying since because I do not know where to start from. I want the government to come to our aid. I learnt that when the police were called, they said they did not have fuel to come, only to show up this morning."
Another shop owner, Omobolanle Oyebola, who is a student of the University of Lagos, told our correspondent that she just opened the shop to support her education.
She said, "I was called this afternoon, while sitting my exams, that I should come because my shop had been looted. I had to run from school to the shop and I saw that everything in the shop had been looted, including my refrigerator. I just stocked the shop with goods."
Another shop owner and resident of the area, Titilayo Aromashodun, said, "We were asleep when we heard the hoodlums using machetes to scratch the ground around 2am; we started hearing some people shouting 'thieves' and did not know that it was the guys saying that. Later, we saw them destroying so many things; they started breaking into shops and looting everything inside them.
"This would be the third time the hoodlums would be attacking the community; we have reported to the Baale of Oyingbo and he came here this morning (Sunday) to see what happened. I sell assorted drinks, including wines; the hoodlums stole everything in my shop. I cannot estimate what they took away. They were so patient while looting the shops and when we called the police, they told us that they did not have fuel in their vehicle."
Reacting to the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, told our correspondent that the police responded to the residents' distress call, adding that two suspects had been arrested.
He said, "There was a distress call and the police responded; two suspects were arrested, Bashir Abdulazeez, 22, and Oladimeji Aliyu, 25. Two stolen phones were recovered from them and they are helping the police with the names of other members of their gang.
"There is an ongoing operation to pick other members of the gang and the Commissioner of Police has also responded by sending the special strike force he has formed to go to the Denton Police Station and help them in this regard."


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The Institute and Museum of the History of
Science Florence Italy
and a brief outline of some of the issues of making an
accurate replica for museum display.
See More Detail of the trip to the
IMSS Museum, Florence &Venice
Strano, curator at the IMSS, who was a rich source of
technical information & Jim in front of
the case displaying two Galilean
telescopes that were built within the
year of his great discoveries of the moons
of Jupiter and the craters and mountains
of our Moon.
objective end of the famous Number 2
telescope, IMSS #2428, with its beautiful art work.
A trip to the IMSS
in Florence Italy to take pictures, view pictures in the
archives, and make
measurements on the original.
There seemed to be fairly reasonable data in the literature
on the optical performance of the Galileo original
telescopes which are on display at the science museum
where Galileo's telescopes are kept in Florence
Italy. However there was ambiguity in the literature
available to us on the mechanical and decorative aspects of
the telescope. This made it necessary and worth a visit to
the original instruments to measure and photograph it. The
trip was very valuable. It helped clear up the uncertainties
making it possible to produce a replica worthy of exhibit in
the new exhibition wing of the Griffith Observatory.
We were concerned about the
dimensions of the various
specific construction details
materials used, and
exact nature of the gilded
Acknowledgments and an
unexpected finding
Rhoda and I cannot thank the staff of the
IMSS and Griffith enough in helping to make the visit both
productive and a pleasant experience. This wonderful museum
displays important instruments of science which are also
beautiful works of art. It is a must see on a trip to Italy.
We visited the telescope on three days. all the
members of the staff were very
helpful, professional, and kind. We had fruitful technical
discussions, made critical measurements, and took
photographs which enables us to make a significantly more
accurate reproduction of this famous telescope .
The excellent photographs taken before and
after a recent restoration of the telescope were a
break through for us. It allowed us to see the essential details of
the rarely viewed insides of the telescope thus giving
us the intricacies of the construction techniques used.
These data are indispensable for our goal of making a
precise replica throughout and worthy of display at the Griffith Observatory. They
are also useful to study the building skills and practices
available to Galileo, his associates and assistances in
their engineering and scientific work. The construction
technique is unique and far ahead of its time. It probably has a lot
to do with the telescope surviving to this century in as
good a mechanical condition that it has. It's use shows the advanced understanding of composite
construction methods allowing higher volume production and
achieving a
product strength to weight ratio that is the envy of today's builders.
Last but not least it yields good mechanical stability
resisting the normal warping of the wooden parts. See below
for a further discussion of this subject.
Below are the IMSS staff members that were
so helpful to Jim & Rhoda on the visit to the Galileo
Franca Principe, on the right, IMSS
staff member, who took the
excellent photographs before and after the recent
Karen Tomashavsky, IMSS staff member, who helped in
so many ways coordinating our visit and giving a
wonderful tour of the exhibits.
Sabina Bernacchini, IMSS staff
member, who helped
make available and processed the many request for
the photography.
Replica of Galileo's Telescope for Griffith
Picture taken from Friends of the Observatory
brochure Tel 818 846 3686
Galileo's Telescope Gathering
the dimensions, method of construction, and the gold tooling
design information.
tools and methods we used for taking our measurements and photos
during our visit.
We built up a portable
measurement stand using a modified short focus
telescope with cross hairs and a 4 foot scale to
measure the dimensions of the telescope from
outside of the case. This device had a reading
precision of 1/5 mm but due to the distortion
of the roundness of Galileo's scope the diameter
measurements had less accuracy. We confirmed the
outside measurements of the lens holders but
found a meaningful difference, in the telescope
overall length as reported in the Catalogue of
Early Telescopes by A. Van Helden . The
significance of this difference is discussed in
the "Optics" section below.
Substituting a camera for the
telescope, we took close up photos along the
telescope body, but for the most part we took
free hand shots. We used two 35 mm film cameras
with macro lenses and a digital camera capable
of a spatial resolution of 2592 X 1944 pixels to
record the gold and decorative art and make
relative size measurements. We focused at
two distances and several exposure levels. . We
did not have visible access to the back or
bottom of the scope.
shows the original telescopes in their case at IMSS, one of our setups for taking the overall
dimensions, and views of the telescope while we
were taking our measurements and photos.
Click twice on the
play button below to see the streaming video.
Studying Galileo's Telescope in detail disclosed a
unique resin
composite construction. It is
not made of cardboard and paper as is often reported
in the literature This discovery gave us the
opportunity to study the methods and philosophy of
construction available to and generated by Galileo,
his associates, and assistants in their scientific
and engineering work. This work has raised some
interesting academic and replica questions. 1.Was it
designed for "mass production" by non skilled
labors? 2, was the eyepiece lens the only part
replaced or was the lens holder also changed?
Studying the original in some detail has helped us
in our mission to construct a much more faithful
reproduction inside and out of this famous Galileo
telescope for the Griffith Observatory.
As mentioned
earlier we were very fortunate in addition to our
measurements and photographs of this beautiful Galilean
telescope to also have access to excellent pictures taken
before and after a recent restoration. These pictures showed
that the internal construction of the telescope is not of
cardboard and paper but of wood and in a most novel way.
This opened to us a very rare opportunity of making a very
fine replica in the most complete and accurate detail even
to the interior. This accuracy of course helps to show the
inventiveness and creativity of how scientist worked in
1600. It shows along with its history the on going issues
and struggle of the basic research scientist trying to get
support for their research and acceptance of its results.
This telescope and its history shows ----Not only the
technical aspects of science ---- but the politics of
funding for basic research work, of the struggles in
convincing others to see the world more clearly from a
scientific measurement point of view. This telescope served
as a political tool as well as a discovery tool. It was
designed to impress people not of science but of power and
wealth by the richness of its decorative appearance. it was
also preformed well, 20 power, to show them his discoveries.
The data we collected were
vital in making a truly faithful replication of both inside
and the outside of this remarkable telescope. Many if not
all replicas of this telescope in the past have not had this
opportunity or not felt it worth while to go beyond the use
of cardboard, plastic or metal tubes and turned solid wood
lens holders none of which were used in the original
instrument. Some have had to replicate the telescopes
without accurate data thus including in some cases serious
errors in their replication. We believe that this is
unfortunate and scales down the broadness and richness of
what is to be learned from this telescope. We feel, perhaps
unfairly, that the lack of detail and authenticity only
increases the myopic view for some of what science is all
04/18/2007 Jim & Rhoda Morris


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An AI-powered SD-LAN solution from UK-based iQuila is a new software-based alternative to VPN and SD-WAN connections.
The solution uses Layer 2 protocol to build secure business networks in minutes.
David Sweet, CEO at iQuila, said: "Networking solutions like VPN and SD-WAN are becoming outdated. They can be unreliable and slow and cause bottlenecks. They are simply no longer suitable for modern businesses who, now more than ever, need to be able to rely on secure, fast and resilient connections with their colleagues, wherever they may be. We developed iQuila as an advanced way of networking that fits the way we need to work now and in the future, especially in light of the pandemic.
"Our software has so many applications, but it will be particularly important to businesses who want to improve remote working. Not only does it eliminate downtime caused by slow broadband or latency problems, it makes sure remote workers are working as securely as they would in the office itself. We secure the device itself, not just the connection, protecting that vulnerable end point, even in unsecured wifi hotspots like cafes, where many workers may find themselves.
"It is a fundamental leap forward in securing and simplifying the remote working experience for IT departments and remote staff alike and we are proud to be taking it to market with Intec."
iQuila's unique design ensures remote workers and other offices are the network, rather than being add-ons to the network. This allows the IT department to push other protocols or VLANs to remote users – including security patches, updates, new features and permissions – instantly and without any reliance on the end user or physical access to their device.
It provides the fastest real-time solution on the market with its unique 'multi-bit splicing' AI technology, which slices and repacks data to send it more efficiently down the fastest route.
Unlike VPN or SD-WAN, iQuila uses multiple TCP connections to send data for the most robust connection. This means that if one or more connections are lost, the remaining connections stay active ensuring there is no disruption to service. This enables a secure, fast and stable connection at all times, even during high-speed movement, such as travelling on trains and aircraft, or when dealing with poor broadband.
John Lester, Sales Director at Intec Microsystems, said: "iQuila is a really exciting new product at a time when there is huge demand for a simplified, more flexible solution to remote working. It can transform a business, improving productivity, flexibility and collaboration and reducing disruption and demand on IT resources. It is also quick and easy to deploy and can be active in minutes. It is the next generation for networking and remote working."
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I think I can, I think I can, I think I can
Stephen Ambrose believes Americans of the second half of the 19th century experienced the most profound changes of any people in history. This book is about the largest single piece of evidence for that assertion: the railroad that linked one American coast with the other. With that in place, a cross-country transit that had once taken many months - with all kinds of life-threatening dangers - was safely accomplished in a week. Time and space, it seemed, had been conquered.
More exactly, the book is about the diverse group of men who conceived and carried out that project in the 1860s, from starting points in Sacramento, Calif. (the Central Pacific), and Omaha, Neb. (the Union Pacific), and meeting just above the Great Salt Lake in Utah.
As Ambrose quickly points out, these men were hardly heroes in the moral sense. They were shrewd, often dishonest, driven more by dollar signs than a sense of history. But Ambrose spares no prose in arguing that the work they undertook was indeed heroic. They used primarily human and animal muscle power to force their way through granite mountains and 50-foot snowdrifts, across vast arid wastes, over roaring rivers and deep canyons. Some 1,500 miles in all, completed under severe conditions.
Those conditions included, initially, the Civil War, which absorbed most of the country's resources. But the railroad had powerful friends who kept the dream going even then. Chief among these was Abraham Lincoln, who was seized by the idea of tying the continent together by rail early in his political career. He also had earned his living as a lawyer for Midwestern rail lines. Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman were no less fervent friends of the railroad. Among other benefits, they could see military power greatly extended by this fast and relatively cheap means of transport.
But for this story, those towering figures recede before the men who did the actual work. At the top were financiers and businessmen struggling to keep their massively undercapitalized enterprises on the rails. They lobbied ceaselessly for government help in the form of land grants along the rights of way and bond issues to subsidize the work. They created intertwined corporate structures that paid large dividends to a chosen few (including some in Congress) while construction shortcuts were taken and work crews went unpaid. The Union Pacific's troubles in this regard led eventually to the Credit Mobilier scandal which left its own permanent imprint on the national consciousness.
At the bottom of the vast organizations formed to build the roads were armies of laborers. Coming eastward, brigades of Chinese workmen defied the blatant racism of the time with remarkable industry and endurance. Moving West were largely Irish work gangs of immigrants and war veterans. They were wonderfully productive in their own right, but given to carousing and to work stoppages to protest late wages. Near the meeting point, teams of Mormon workers were hired on, with the blessing of church president Brigham Young, himself an investor in the Union Pacific.
Ambrose tells this story with an abundance of detail and the same gritty narrative voice known to readers of his other works, such as the superbly crafted "Undaunted Courage" about the Lewis and Clark expedition. "Nothing Like It in the World," sadly, doesn't quite come up to that standard. There are times when the chronological thread gets a little tangled. Some errors weren't caught in the editing and proofing, such as the gold discovery site in California being placed west of Sacramento, instead of east.
Some readers will take issue with Ambrose's thesis that the grandeur of what was accomplished towered over the shortcomings of those who pushed the road through. The uncounted lives lost to construction accidents as the bosses furiously pressured their crews can't be forgotten. Nor the graft. Nor the railroad's role in engendering a policy of genocide toward the Plains Indians, who were simply seen as a nuisance that had to be eliminated.
Even 131 years after its completion, the transcontinental railroad can still spark controversy - and wonder. Ambrose is right about it being a quintessential American story, in both its glorious human achievements, and its sad human failings.
Keith Henderson is on the staff of the Monitor's editorial page.
(c) Copyright 2000. The Christian Science Publishing Society


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SBOE Member Says He Hopes His Side Loses School Finance Trial
Thomas Ratliff, a Republican seated on the State Board of Education, which is one of the defendants in the Texas school finance trial, says he hopes his side loses in the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of how schools are funded in the state.
"I think we go back to the drawing board and put the school finance system back together without all the bubble gum and bailing wire we've added to it," Ratliff said. "The system is so out of whack that we've got A, big disparities; B, inefficient distribution system; and an inadequate funding level."
Ratliff said he especially worries how smaller school districts are going to survive once the new curriculum endorsements and graduation requirements take effect.
"My biggest concern is the 1-A to 3-A school districts and their ability to offer much of any of these endorsements because of manpower limitations or funding limitations especially in math," Ratliff said.


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Sheriff says he fears women in Tim Braun case will be denied justice
FREMONT - The county's top law enforcement agent fears women who may have been sexually touched inside the prosecutor's office will not get justice.
Sandusky County Sheriff Chris Hilton voiced his displeasure regarding the status of the sexual misconduct case against Sandusky County Prosecutor Tim Braun.
"It is my belief that there is more than enough to substantiate going to a grand jury and seeking an indictment and potential conviction against Tim Braun ... Absolutely," Hilton told the News-Messenger Thursday. "I do not believe he should continue to be the prosecutor."
His comments echoed those of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, who issued a news release Tuesday that said, "No victim of sexual assault, no victim of workplace harassment, could believe she would be treated fairly in an office (Braun) oversees."
Yost also called for Braun to resign "immediately."
Hilton said based on statements he heard from Braun's accusers, the prosecutor is alleged to have had inappropriate sexual contact with two women.
"This has had an adverse affect on cases and we have victims who have potential trials coming up who are concerned with how their case is going to be handled," Hilton said. "I don't believe the prosecutor's office is being run the way it should be run."
Amid the sexual misconduct claims, Braun remains the prosecutor and continues working at the office in Fremont. And two of the victims continue working under Braun's watch.
The sheriff told the News-Messenger Thursday that he is fearful that justice will "fail" two women he believes were the victims of sexual crimes committed by Braun.
"They are victims of a crime, two of them of the five that filed the complaint, and I feel as though the system is failing them and they have rights, and someone needs to stand up for them," Hilton said Thursday.
"Justice delayed is justice denied," the sheriff said. "I don't think this should have taken this long. My only concern is for the people. And for people to be held accountable. That's what the system does."
One alleged victim said the system is failing her
One of the alleged victims told Hilton that she believes the system is failing her.
'With what has occurred in our county the last five to 10 years, I can't let that happen," Hilton said. "Someone needs to stand up for these five women."
Hilton declined to name the victims of the alleged assault, as the case remains ongoing.
The investigation is now in its fifth month, with no end in sight, as Hilton said he recently spoke to special prosecutor Katie Nelson of Henry County.
"I still have not even seen the BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation) investigation," Hilton said. "I don't know what the delay is."
Hilton was the person who requested that BCI get involved.
Yost said in his statement Tuesday that a plea agreement had been struck between Braun and Nelson.
But Hilton said Nelson mentioned the case could still go to grand jury.
"I did meet with Katie Nelson as to the status of the case. She could not confirm or deny there was a deal made," Hilton said.
A call seeking comment from Nelson regarding the potential agreement was not returned and as of this writing, no filings have been made with the courts, according to Sandusky County Administrator Brock Kimmet.
Braun was named as a defendant in a civil filing with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over alleged sexual misconduct against five women who either work for Braun or previously worked in his office.
Braun came under fire after he reported that the 17 personnel files of his staff went missing in April, telling Sandusky County Administrator Theresa Garcia the act was criminal.
Although Braun told Garcia that a crime was involved, Hilton said he was never informed of the incident by Braun, saying he found out about it from Garcia.
The files mysteriously were found in another filing cabinet in Braun's office in June.
The female employees' complaints were levied against Braun in May, claiming sexual misconduct in the workplace.
Joe Albrechta, a Fremont attorney who is representing the five women in the case, said if no action is taken by 180 days after the complaint, he can file a lawsuit, which he said he plans to do within a week.
Last week, a grand jury was scheduled to hear the case against Braun, but it was abruptly canceled without explanation.
In addition to not returning calls, Nelson has denied the News-Messenger's request for access to review the personnel files of the 17 employees.
Because the News-Messenger believes the documents to be public record, attorney Jack Greiner of Cincinnati has filed a complaint in the Ohio Court of Claims to proceed to mediation for the records release.
Braun was elected in 2016, ousting former prosecutor Tom Stierwalt. The prosecutor's term is set to expire on December 31, 2020.
Twitter: @CraigShoupNH


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Valve's hardware announcements last week concluded with the unveiling of a new controller optimized for Steam and Steam Machines devices.
The wireless peripheral will work with all of Steam's catalog released from here forward, and will include legacy support for past releases that lack gamepad support.
Going against the traditional" grain, Valve's controller will use two trackpads instead of the dual-analog style. It will rely on haptic feedback that allows for precise control over frequency, amplitude, and direction of movement" to combat the lack of the raised sticks that come standard with other consoles.
The controller will also feature a touch-enabled surface, with a high-resolution screen that can be utilized as a button as well.
"The screen allows an infinite number of discrete actions to be made available to the player, without requiring an infinite number of physical buttons." Valve's official news post read.
The pool of 300 selected for Valve's Steam Machines hardware beta program will receive one of these new controllers as well, though it won't have all of the aforementioned launch features.
The beta version of the Steam controller will lack the touchscreen, replaced instead with four buttons, and it also requires a USB cable.


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The evolution of Capital Metro's commitment to a walkable, bicycle-friendly, connected region continued Friday, August 02, 2013 as the urban trail connecting Crestview and Highland stations officially opened. The nearly one-mile long trail, created in conjunction with the City of Austin, connects transit hubs, businesses and the forthcoming Austin Community College (ACC) Highland Campus.
"The Crestview/Highland trail is really about connections and Capital Metro has been working hard to develop a comprehensive regional system, through efforts like Project Connect, to address the needs of a growing region," said President/CEO Linda S. Watson. "Providing sustainable, safer transportation options like this trail extend the reach of the transit system and encourage healthy habits that will improve the quality of our communities. It also means we can offer more choices for people to get out of traffic and navigate the community in other ways."
Joined by partners including the City of Austin, who displayed a demo of the forthcoming bike share program, Bike Austin, Bike Texas and CAMPO, the event showcased the best of what collaboration can do to create meaningful, useful solutions for everyone.
Also attending the trail opening were the Texas Rollergirls (who have their season-ending bout on August 10th. If you take Cap Metro to the Austin Convention Center for the finale, you can still receive $5 off at the door), Movability Austin, and Commute Solutions. Additionally, the Mexic-Arte Museum and Creative Action contributed with "art bikes" to help celebrate.
Attendees were treated to live music by Bradley Jaye Williams and frozen organic popsicles by Mom & Pops.
The trail features a shaded, 10-foot wide concrete path designed for use by both bicyclists and pedestrians. The trail is located within the City of Austin's right-of-way along Airport Boulevard, adjacent to the MetroRail Red Line.
"This project represents an important step toward realizing the community's vision for a revitalized Airport Blvd.," Austin City Councilman Chris Riley said. "By providing appealing connections like this one, Capital Metro is fulfilling its mission of providing high quality and sustainable transportation choices, and helping demonstrate how our corridors can contribute to the quality of life in our city."
The urban trail is landscaped with drought-resistant plants, including 144 understory trees donated by Austin Energy through its Heat Radiation Abatement Program. Once established, the trees will provide shade and also serve as a physical barrier between the trail and the vehicular traffic on busy Airport Blvd.
The urban trail connects to the city's existing on-street bicycle route network, and additional bike amenities are on the way at Highland Station. A MetroBike Shelter, a secure bicycle parking facility, will be built at Highland Station next to the trail later in 2013.
Per agreement with the City of Austin, Capital Metro will maintain the trail for the first year, at which time maintenance of the trail will be turned over to the city.
Smith Construction completed the trail on time and on budget after being awarded a $787,386 construction contract by the Capital Metro board of directors last December. A federal American Recovery & Reinvestment Act grant funded construction of the trail.
The trail is just one part of Cap Metro's plan to create a comprehensive regional transportation plan. Bikes will play an important role going forward and keep in mind…


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2014 Annual Report – Prince Edward Island
Louise Doiron
Prince Edward Island Provincial Council President
2014 Annual Report
The 2,121 members were actively engaged in doing many good works "For God and Canada." It was heartwarming and encouraging to read about the joyful witness of the Gospel that sister members brought to their parishes and their communities.
It was evident that individual and collective spiritual development plays a big role. Meetings began and ended with prayer, inspirational readings provided spiritual leadership, prayers were offered for deceased members at funeral homes, prayer lines were organized in parish councils, the rosary was offered during the months of May and October, and mini retreats were held. Members participated in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, World Day of Prayer, way of the cross during Lent, Divine Mercy Sunday, mass on the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel, prayer vigils to end abortion, rosaries and pilgrimages for Canadian martyrs, and Life Chain. Members belonged to prayer groups and attended the movie The Triumph. Councils supported Mass for Shut-ins, which helps people share in the celebration of the Eucharist during the week. In August, members participated in the Blanket the Island with a prayer initiative against abortion organized by the P.E.I. Right to Life Association. Members took part in sessions discussing Sr. Nuala Kenny's book Healing the Church: Diagnosing and Treating the Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis.
Membership continued to be a challenge. One parish council disbanded this year; others tried hard to get new members. Personal invitation seemed to be the most effective method of recruiting. Members went door to door to collect membership fees. Members participated in CWL Membership Sunday by serving as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, hospitality ushers and singing in the choir. They spoke after mass on what the League is all about and why it is such a great organization. Parish priests were very supportive of the League and acted as spiritual advisors. There was a slight decline in membership although 11 parish councils reported an increase. Having members take on leadership roles still posed a challenge. This year another life member was added, bringing the total to 15. She demonstrated her leadership by maintaining archives. One life member passed away.
Educating members was a key goal of parish councils. Two parish councils hosted fall conferences―All Saints Parish Council (Cardigan) and Sacred Heart Parish Council (Alberton) together with St. Anthony Parish Council (Bloomfield). The program was a provincial focus, Imprisonment in All Its Forms. Members received information on family violence prevention programs, grief, conflict resolution and the role of the Catholic Family Services Bureau. Members attended the provincial convention where they heard about the issues of abortion, pornography, the struggles for basic rights of indigenous people and more about the programs offered by Catholic Family Services Bureau. One Catch the Fire! workshop was held. Four area meetings were held to review Effective Meetings and Discerning a Call to Service taken from the S'Mores handbook. Members, unable to attend meetings, were kept informed of their council's activities through newsletters or minutes sent by e-mail. Parish councils donated to the Catholic Women's League Girl's Bursary.
Members remained active in all areas of parish life. They served on pastoral councils and other committees, and as lectors, Eucharistic ministers, hospitality ministers and gift bearers. They provided assistance for luncheons after funerals, confirmations, first communions and priests' zone meetings. Gifts were given to first communicants and confirmation candidates. In one parish council, members collected items for a project titled "Underwear for Jesus" in which underwear was collected and given to Anderson House and Bedford MacDonald House on the Island and The Brunswick Street Mission in Halifax, Nova Scotia. One council helped to celebrate high school graduates in their community.
Members demonstrated respect for life from conception until natural death. They supported the P.E.I. Right to Life Association by paying membership dues, taking part in the annual March for Life, participating in the Stay the Course postcard campaign, attending a prayer vigil at St. Dunstan's Basilica and talking to politicians. Members also supported the Catholic Family Services Bureau by buying lottery tickets and going to its annual meeting. Birthright International was also assisted by League volunteers. Other members belonged to a group which is working to eradicate poverty on the Island.
Members generously shared with the world community. Donations were given to Coady International Institute, Catholic Missions In Canada, Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, Velma's Dream (Catholic Near East Welfare Association) and to Fr. Roy Shea's mission in Brazil. Parish councils supported Save a Family Plan, and one sponsored a foster child in Ghana. Locally, parish councils donated to hospitals, the Hospice Palliative Care Association of PEI, Canadian Cancer Society, St. Vincent de Paul Society and many other organizations such as The Caring Cupboard food bank. At Christmas some members prepared and gave fruit trays to the sick, shut-ins, seniors and parish priests. They visit elderly members in manors and gave them spiritual Christmas cards.
The provincial council continued to communicate to its members through three communiqués, two newsletters, personal phone calls to presidents and e-mail.
Even though members worked hard, they also had fun. For example, one parish council arranged for members to learn how to make apple cider when they went on an apple picking venture. Another parish council liked to play games after their meetings. Yet another parish council arranged a different location each year for its annual retreat.


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Table of content
- German Shepherd Info
- History and Origin
- German Shepherds Allergies
- Physical Appearance
- GSD Height, Weight and Life Span
- German Shepherd Health Problems
- German Shepherd Highlights
- Famous German Shepherds
- Facts about German Shepherd (Known stories)
The German Shepherd is one of the most popular dog breeds and for all the right reasons!
They love to work and please their owners, using their high intelligence and their sweet, soft heart! Being well-known workaholics comes with great devotion, courage, and hard work. These attributes have contributed to all the different jobs they perform with ease and excellence, such as guiding, assisting, police and military services, drug detection, searching, and rescuing, among many. Their obedience and loyalty make them very loving companions worldwide!
German Shepherd Info
Breed Group: Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs)
Dog Breed: German Shepherd
Utility: Versatile – Working, Herding and Service dog
Breed Color: Black with tan, Sable or all Black
German Shepherds are known to be the kind of dogs that would take a bullet to protect their owner! There are numerous heroic cases coming from these dogs, either while on duty or simply daily life!
History and Origin
Initially, they were bred to herd. They were firstly registered in Germany and came to prominence in the year 1899. Created by Captain Max von Stephanitz, a career captain in German cavalry, who wanted to create an unparalleled herding dog!
Von Stephanitz noticed that there was not a distinct German breed of shepherd dogs, therefore after retiring from the military, he embarked on the journey to create a German Shepherd dog that would encompass athletic, intelligent, and versatility traits! He started visiting dog shows around Europe to search for the perfect dogs to combine.
In 1899, a dog that resembled wolves in appearance and strength caught his attention! He decided to adopt the dog and create the perfect descendants, which he surely did!
His primary concern was to come up with the perfect herding dog, but as Germany and the region were moving towards industrialization, he found it more reasonable that the dog can perform police and military services, too. Having been part of the military, he used his connections to convince the German government to start using them in various tasks. In this way, the dogs got to be used as rescuers, guards, carriers, and messengers during World War I.
Shortly after, the breed became well-known in the US, too. Their intelligence and fearlessness caused a lot of the US soldiers to bring them back home!
One of the Shepherd that was brought to the US by the soldiers during World War I was the notable movie star Rin Tin Tin, who appeared in over 26 movies. The breed quickly became very famous in the US, too!
Once their breeding in the US began, von Stephanitz became devastated by the changes that occurred in the breed. Poor Temperament and tooth decay were two of the first problems that made the creator of the breed become alarmed. Therefore, he decided to create a quality control system before breeding. The quality test incorporated in itself the intelligence test, temperament test, athleticism, and health. The breeding continued in both countries, but the differences started getting more emphasized!
The distinction between the American Shepherd Dog and the German Shepherd Dog generally lies in maintenance. American Shepherds are bred for other purposes, like champion dog shows, therefore they are calmer and more prone to separation anxiety, compared to the German Shepherds, who are more talented towards accomplishing work tasks. And they are also are more energetic, driven, and healthy as such!
This has influenced the American military and police to continue importing German Shepherds to fulfill duties, instead of using the homegrown ones in this regard.
Also, it has caused American breeders to start paying more attention towards the breed's abilities, rather than their appearance.
Nowadays, the American-bred German Shepherd is relatively the same as its counterpart in Germany!
Sheepdog Type Characteristics
Sheepdogs are the type of dogs bred to control and protecting large sheep flocks as well as herds of cattle from predators. They are energetic dogs, intelligent and quite dangerous as they still try to control their families, at the least!
There is nothing that these dogs love more than to have all family members together in one compact space to be able to keep the right eye on them, all the time!
They are highly protective of their pack, and territory – also resulting in great watchdog abilities. They are quick and excellent in reacting to the sound of a whistle or command!
Their herding instinct makes them nip at people to control them. It is never directed as a threat or as an attack!
If you are thinking about adopting a dog that belongs in this group or type of breed, then you should exercise firmness! To train these dogs, you need to provide consistent and firm training! Also, engage them in plenty of sports, as they are quick, intelligent, light, energetic and workaholics!
German Shepherds Allergies
If you notice your Shepherd scratching or licking their paws, rubbing their face frequently and continuously, you should start thinking about doing an allergy test and consulting the veterinarian.
Three main types of skin allergies are the most common among them, and they are usually a consequence of:
This type of allergy usually arises due to inhalation of allergens like dust, pollen, mites, molds or other chemicals. You may notice your dog feeling itchier around the feet, groin, armpits, and abdomen. This allergy is also the main reason for your dogs 'ear infections!
When your dog rubs the abdomen with the outside world, they may come in contact with these allergens.
Meanwhile, the 'Cherry Eye' is caused by the inhalation of chemicals, which cause your dog's eye to become cherry-colored. 'Cherry Eye 'predominantly occurs among puppies!
It may occur after having come in contact with certain allergens, such as flea collars, specific plants, grass, wood, dog shampoo, among others. It is essential to consult your vet and undertake the right actions towards finding out the particular allergens causing such reactions in your dog, and subsequently, avoid contact with these factors!
Usually, food allergies cause itchy skin and scratchy-ears – similar as other allergies – and your dog may also turn to bite and to lick their paws, rubbing their faces in the carpet, coughing, diarrhea, flatulence, sneezing, gagging, seizures, ear inflammation, and other discomforting reactions.
The most common food allergens found among dogs are soy products, corn, wheat, chicken, beef, pork, fish, milk, eggs, whey, additives, preservatives, sugar, artificial flavorings – products that are usually found in commercial foods. Therefore, you should consult with your vet and go after identification of allergen ingredients – and this may take weeks to find out – then change your dog's diet accordingly!
The most likely foods to cause allergic reactions in dogs are:
- Beef
- Pork
- Chicken
- Rabbit
- Lamb
- Fish
- Eggs
- Wheat
- Soy
- Corn
- Dairy
However, if you notice your dog having allergic reactions to one of the foods mentioned above, consider possible the rise of allergic reactions to the rest of the listed ingredients very much!
In dogs, fleas can cause allergic reactions through their saliva, not their ticking. If you cannot detect any insects in your dog, it is advisable to take your dog to the vet and perform the tick-allergy test which enables determining whether your dog has any fleas! If positive, routine removal of remaining insects must be done, and then your vet may also prescribe necessary remedies like capsules, sprays or shampoos.
Flea allergy, food allergy, parasitic allergy cause similar symptoms. Check for fleas or other parasites' presence as their salivas may be what causes the allergic reaction in your dog!
Flea shampoos, soaps, and other dedicated medications have proven helpful in eliminating such skin allergies in dogs! Always remain alert towards your pet dog's health and behavior!
Physical Appearance
They are well-proportioned dogs with a solid bone structure. They have muscular, and long bodies and their marking are their ears, which at birth are slightly curved forward towards their forehead. Their puppyhood floppy ears resemble a lot with the wolves' way of growing! they have a slight resemblance to the wolves even after having grown fully and becoming adults! However, after puppyhood, their ears should take on a different look by becoming erect and more sturdy!
Their head is in proper proportion to their body, and their forehead is slightly rounded. Their teeth meet proportionally, enabling a strong scissor bite! Whereas, their strong jaw is 2nd only to the Rottweilers'!
Their noses are usually black, although blue and liver colored noses may happen among the breed, but such colors are usually recognized as a fault!
Their legs and shoulders are also muscular, firm, and thick, while their tails are bushy and hang down when the dog is at rest!
There are double-coated, plush-coated and long-hair-coated types of German Shepherds, while the natural coat colors vary between black with tan, sable or all black.
There are also white, blue and liver, as well as piebald color variations, however, these are not considered standard German Shepherds. These colors are being recognized as separate breeds, and they are called American White Shepherds, whereas the piebald-colored are recognized as Panda Shepherds! These differentiations mainly occur due to the existence of many kennel clubs and organizations around the world, which sometimes bring about different breed standards!
Regardless, these dogs are still all German Shepherds, if they are purebred, as coat color and length may vary!
GSD Height, Weight and Life Span
They are considered a large sized dog breed! Below are listed the standard height and weight variations among female and male German Shepherds.
- Female Height: 55-60 cm
- Female Weight: 22-32 kg
- Male Height: 60-65 cm
- Male Weight: 30-40 kg
- Life Span: Around 13 years
Being as highly energetic, they need a lot of activity and exercise; otherwise, they may take up destructive behavior like barking, digging and chewing – which explains why they are not fit for owners who are not at home for long periods during the day!
They are suspicious by nature, and that is what makes them ranked as top watchdogs. Their personality is very unique. Also, they will not be very welcoming to unknown guests in your house!
To see good behavior and manners, you must socialize and get your German Shepherd puppy accustomed quite early to different situations, sounds, smells, sights, people and animals!
Engaging them in daily physical and mental exercise is a must. They are naturally alert, brave, confident, faithful and extremely talented. These traits combined, as much as are appreciated, also do come with additional weight. Such characteristics imply that they should be trained and not made to believe they are the pack leaders! Naturally authoritative, calm, firm, and consistent owners are the perfect fit for them. On the other hand, if treated and trained with aggressiveness or harshness, they will not obey. Likewise, if they feel they are mentally stronger than their owners, they will not follow!
In general, they excel in various dog activities – in the likes of tracking, obedience, agility, Flyball, ring sport, show dogs, sniffing, searching, rescuing! They are capable of sniffing for drugs, intruders, underground mines and gas leaks. When combined with their fearlessness, they excel at offering services for the military and the police! They are much sought after, and without a doubt, they have become known as real police deputies!
Despite their severe looks and jobs, they are very soft and lovable pets at heart! They will do great with other pets and children if exposed to them and well trained as puppies. In such cases, they will turn out gentle and protective of children, and their families at the same time! Although trustworthy, they will not be very excited about other unknown kids!
Introducing adult German Shepherds in homes where there are other pets present will not be such a great idea. You may need professionals to handle these situations with care, or you should be an experienced owner!
In the overall, they possess all the qualities to make for great family companions!
German Shepherd Health Problems
Several health problems may occur in them, even though generally, they are healthy dogs. First and foremost, they are prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, then blood disorders, digestive problems, bloat, epilepsy, chronic eczema, keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), dwarfism and flea allergies. Other diseases that may also occur in your dog are Splenic tumors, degenerative myelitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and perianal fistulas and Von Willebrand's disease.
*Note: It does not mean that the diseases mentioned will occur to all German Shepherds or your own! Nevertheless, it is to your advantage to be aware of possible health conditions!
It is recommended that you get your puppy from a trustworthy breeder, who does not breed dogs before the age of two, as that is the age when most inherited diseases may show! And you should always ask for the DNA testing of inherited conditions, just for the sake of being aware and confident!
Hip Dysplasia
This is an inherited condition, which occurs when the femur does not fit in the pelvic socket of the hip joint. It mostly occurs in large dogs, and the signs and symptoms in some dogs may not even show. X-ray screenings are the best way to find out if they are suffering from hip dysplasia. If your dog suffers from it, it is advised not to breed as it is an inherited disease!
Elbow dysplasia is also an inherited condition which is common among large breeds of dogs, and it is caused by different growth rates between the three bones that make up the elbow. This condition can lead to pain, although some dogs may not show signs and symptoms. Surgery is the way to correct this problem, whereas medication may be prescribed to ease the pain!
Or otherwise known as Bloat, is a life-threatening condition which affects large dogs with deep chests. The condition may develop if your dog is fed only one but large meal per day, eats fast, drinks large volumes of water right after eating or exercises strenuously after eating.
Bloat causes filling of the stomach with air or gas, and it can turn fatal if the dog twists. As it is impossible to throw-up air, it will continue to cause problems with blood circulation and the heart, which may further lead to shock. If you cannot react immediately, your dog may even die! Be mindful towards your dog's behavior! If you notice a swollen abdomen in your dog, or if drooling is excessive, tries to throw up without actually throwing up or he seems restless, weak, depressed, and has a rapid heart rate – you should take your dog to the vet for a quick check up!
This is a disease of the spinal cord, particularly the part which controls the rear legs in your dog. If you notice your dog being unable to move their rear legs or acting as if unaware where their back legs are, you should consult your vet!
It is a disease which progresses and may prevent your dog from walking, entirely. Many times the same symptoms have been linked to vitamin 12 or vitamin E deficiency, but if Degenerative Myelopathy is present, there is no treatment for the condition!
EMI is another genetic disease which affects the pancreas, where the cells producing digestive enzymes are ruined. Because of the condition, your dog will no longer be able to absorb and digest food. Although, there is hope for this condition as pancreatic enzymes can be added to the dog's food. And, with the correct supervision, your dog recovers! Simple blood tests will show whether the condition is present in your dog. Well-known symptoms include loss of appetite, gas, change in stools, weight loss, and hunger.
Having been bred for herding flocks of sheep, they should be given plenty of training and action. They need to burn their excessive energy through daily exercises! Stay positive that you will find a mess whenever you leave your Shepherd without walking or exercising! When they get bored, they turn to improper and destructive behavior!
Offer plenty of ball playing, jogging, walking, Frisbee, and also take him running whenever you go biking. They love to be challenged daily!
Also, mental exercise should not be neglected with these dogs! Agility and obedience competitions will do wonders for the mood and the overall well-being of them!
They enjoy hard and demanding activities as they will offer them a sense of purpose. Engage them in performing tasks, completing jobs – they ask to be engaged the whole time! If not, expect a lot of annoying barking to come from them! Whereas, chewing will entirely be part of the nerve-wracking activity they will engage in.
Except for destroying most of the materials they chew on, what makes the situation even worse is that they will not choose wisely on what they will eat, and can damage their teeth, swallow sickening products, or choke! Make sure you provide plenty of chew toys and bones whenever you cannot attend or play with your Shepherd so that they can safely entertain themselves!
If they get the regular exercise mentioned above, they will be excellent living in an apartment, too. Although, they will be a bit inactive in flats, as they apparently prefer large yards!
Training the German Shepherd
Their worst nightmare is not being able to please their owner! Provided this, you can easily assume that they will be great at training and obedience as long as they see they are pleasing their owner!
They thrive in games of fetch, which you can easily play with a ball, stick or a Frisbee. They enjoy advanced obedience training and agility courses and you can train them to do nearly anything. They do not bow down; instead, they conquer any task you set for them!
Smartness, boldness, alertness, and single-mindedness are their tools by which they accomplish all tasks they go for!
It is preferable to start training them while still young – in their puppyhood! Although, you should be one strong and firm owner, to train them as well as to maintain the pack leader position, since they generally project dominance!
Overall, they are among the smartest and trainable dogs. What made them extremely required as 'police officers' is their smartness and excellent obedience – the ability to stop when being told!
*Note: An essential factor to keep in mind until your German Shepherd reaches two years of age is to avoid running, jumping or playing on hard surfaces, to allow the full formation of the joints.
It is recommended to feed them 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry dog food daily, which you should divide into two meals. Your dog's meals should be given at regular times as dogs love routine! Concerning your German Shepherd puppy, you will have the chance to consult with your breeder to understand in detail how often to feed your newly adopted puppy and the amount you should give within a day!
Depending on the discussions you have with the breeder and the vet, you should be able to determine what exactly to feed your dog as well as the exact amounts! It is good to add raw fruits and vegetables to their diet, from time to time! Although, you must consult your vet regarding this issue, to understand specific fruits and vegetables that are allowed to be included in your dog's diet!
Other than that, be careful and avoid overfeeding at any cost. You may influence health problems in your dog if not careful! Do not leave food in their bowl the whole time! Their joints are vulnerable until a certain age, either way, so do not increase the pressure by unnecessary extra pounds!
As German Shepherds grow rapidly during the first four to seven months, you must be careful regarding feeding and exercising as they are highly vulnerable to developing bone disorders. During these specific months, balancing protein and fat intake is an excellent idea to prevent a very rapid growth that can result damaging for them!
Having initially been bred to herd flocks in harsher climates, they also have the appropriate coat developed to enable such activities. Their double-coat is a rain and snow protector! But the downside of their dense, medium-long double-coat is that it sheds throughout the year, especially during spring and fall! Therefore, practice daily brushings if possible! But, brushing two to three times weekly is also perfectly fine! Whereas, bathing should not be done often to avoid skin problems due to skin oil depletion!
Other grooming responsibilities include cleaning their ears and trimming their nails regularly!
It is preferable to trim their nails once a month, while their ears should be cleaned weekly with a dampened cotton ball. You should also check their ears for any foul odors, or redness, which indicate infection!
Regarding teeth brushing, it is recommended to do it three times a week! Also, giving them dental chew toys or bones to keep their teeth clean is another way to protect their teeth from tartar and bacteria. They love chewing!
German Shepherd Highlights
- They are not appropriate dogs for families that may leave them alone for long periods, during the day. If so, they may turn to destructive behavior, out of sheer boredom, like starting chewing, digging, and barking.
- To get them to feel calm and happy even when separated from their owners, start early crate training!
- Being highly active and intelligent dogs, they require daily physical, mental activities, and exercises to keep them busy!
- Their instinct makes them suspicious towards strangers, therefore, socialize them with different people, animals, and situations at an early age to teach them proper manners and comfort!
- You must brush them frequently within a week, as they are known to be heavy shedding dogs!
- Although they are excellent guard dogs, they should not be kept outside on a leash to guard your house! They are loving dogs and need to be kept in-house, within their families. Take them into the yard only to burn off some of their natural energy!
Famous German Shepherds
Due to their intelligence and energy levels, they quickly became famous and earned the title of movie stars as well as deputy officers!
Rin Tin Tin: Rin Tin Tin is the Hollywood star, who served as a Red Cross Dog during the World War I together with his owner Lee Duncan, who initially rescued him. He has made around 27 films for the Warner Brothers until 1932. He became an immediate success and is responsible for the fast fame German Shepherds gained.
Also, he has contributed a lot to the success of the Warner Brothers studios and the career of the director. At the time, Warner Brothers had a bit of a downfall, and Rin Tin Tin helped in getting them back on their feet!
Rin Tin Tin had received over 10,000 letters from fans during one week only, and became the top Hollywood star among dogs!
Rin Tin Tin II and IV: These other Shepherds continued filming for The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin after Rin Tin Tin I's death, but they have not been as successful on screen, therefore, they did not continue same as the 1st and real Rin Tin Tin! Yet, they continued to enforce the preferences of Americans when choosing to adopt a dog!
The Littlest Hobo: Another famous Shepherd was called London, and he starred in a television movie, called The Littlest Hobo, in 1958. After the initial huge success of the movie, a black and white television series continued during the years 1963-1965, with 65 episodes in total. Later on, in 1979 the series got remade and continued to be a favorite for many years to come while never ceasing to emphasize the smartness of the German Shepherds!
Facts about German Shepherd (Known stories)
Bruno: In 1995 Bruno was a nine-month-old German Shepherd that saved the life of his eleven-year-old family member while he was almost drowning in a ditch he fell, by being thrown from his bike. The boy started bleeding intensely and was lying unconscious in the ditch, but, his German Shepherd Bruno did not stop licking Donnie's face until he brought him back conscious. Then, he started dragging him by his collar out of the ditch and towards home! The heroic act of the young German Shepherd Bruno continues its legacy, and will always be remembered dearly!
Watch the video about German Shepherd Heroics
Brit: Brit is a very popular Shepherd, that has won numerous awards for his outstanding performance as a police dog! He has won the Apprehension Citation Award in 1997, the Unit Citation in 1995 by the Waldwick Police Chief, the Certificate of Recognition in 1994 for burglar apprehension, then the Exceptional Duty Award in 1998 as well as the Support Services Award! Because of his outstanding contribution to the police, upon his death, Brit was given a proper police funeral, which was an exception!
Furthermore, Sgt. Litchult who worked with Brit received a posthumous K-9 Service Award on behalf of Brit. The posthumous award was given by the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum in Miami, Florida.
They continue to amaze us with their precise performances in whatever duty they undertake!
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March. Too many seedlings indoors. Here, the unrealistic artichokes. I know. But in winter you think unreasonable thoughts.
Feeding the flock. The white throated sparrows (top and bottom) have stayed all winter. They are cheekier than the common sparrows, and sing much better, of course. I do miss our Harlem terrace juncos and house finches (wth red heads and throats).
The elephant garlic braved the snow. The saffron crocus leaves also persisted right through winter (they bloomed in late fall, a few weeks after I planted them. I collected enough for one stew/bouillabaisse).
Nettles! One of the first perennials to emerge. It came with us from Harlem, in a blueberry pot, where it showed up one summer. It will be eaten. I am curious to see how much it has spread in one and a half years.
In the kitchen I looked up the other day to see a possum in the corner viburnum. I have not seen them for ages, though the Frenchman spotted one late at night, recently. I love their presence in the garden. They do not carry rabies (unlike raccoons), they eat their body weight in ticks, and have kept my garden slug and snail free (I think - I don't know what other explanation there could be).


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A poll taken immediately after the Senate voted to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court indicates a more competitive election for West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin.
Manchin leads West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, a Republican, by one point in the state's U.S. Senate election, according to a survey released Wednesday by Public Opinion Strategies. The GOP contender polled at 40 percent to Manchin's 41 percent.
The numbers indicate a quickly tightening race in the West Virginia election, where national Republicans believe the deep red state is a ripe pickup opportunity this November. President Donald Trump won West Virginia by an astounding 42-point margin in 2016, giving the GOP reason to feel bullish this midterm season.
"As West Virginia voters learn more about Joe Manchin's record of being a dishonest Washington liberal who stood with Obama for gun control, and supported Hillary Clinton for President, they know he can't be trusted," Nathan Brand, a Morrisey spokesman, said in a statement. "This race will come down to who voters trust to stand with President Trump, and the choice is clear: Morrisey is the Trump endorsed candidate while Joe Manchin is one more vote for Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi's resist and obstruct circus."
Earlier polls showed a better environment for Manchin. In a Tarrance Group survey conducted from Sept. 23-25, the Democrat led Morrisey 47 to 43 percent. An internal survey by Manchin's team on Sept. 19-23 showed him leading by 12 points. (RELATED: Manchin, Heitkamp Have A Lot To Lose By Opposing Kavanaugh, Poll Shows)
Many pundits believe the contentious battle over Kavanaugh's ascension to the Supreme Court has hurt Democrats — Manchin included. He was the only Democrat to buck his party and vote in support of Kavanaugh. However, he only did so after the Supreme Court nominee obtained enough votes from GOP senators — a move Morrisey called a "craven political calculation."
The latest poll by Public Opinion Strategies questioned 600 likely voters, with 40 percent of interviews taking place over cellphone. The survey, conducted from Oct. 7-9, has a margin of error of 4 percentage points.
Manchin's campaign did not respond to a request for comment from The Daily Caller News Foundation in time for publication.
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'We shape our destiny if we believe in the beauty of our dreams'
With this stunning print, Dreams, Seb Lester's intentions are best described in his own words.
"I really wanted to push myself creatively and technically to produce something showy, intricate and hopefully beautiful. The five lettering styles I developed are, as always, drawn from scratch. I was inspired by some of the finest lettering in history but aimed to produce work that looks contemporary, stylish and relevant today".
These incredibly positive words have been laid out beautifully in Seb's distinctive style in this limited edition print. Seb also says, "I happen to believe they can also be true if, on heeding them, you then wake up and work your arse off."
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Baghdad, Dec 9 : At least 11 people were killed and 20 injured on Wednesday in a suicide bomb attack at a Shiite mosque here, a police source said.
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-vest around noon at the entrance of Ahlu al-Baiyt mosque, in Baghdad's al-Obeidi district, the source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.
The toll could rise further, the source said.
Iraq has been witnessing some of the worst violence in years. In 2014 alone, at least 12,282 civilians were killed and 23,126 injured, making it the deadliest year since the 2006-2007 sectarian violence, according to a recent United Nations report.—IANS


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[Thetford] was a seat of the kings of the East Angles. The Danes are generally supposed to have cast up the great hill [Thetford Castle] here about 865 when they wintered on it opposite to that on which king Edmund's army lay, on the extremity of which are many tumuli (particularly one called the Tut hill) where were buried the slain in the battle between him and them.
Tutt Hill, Suffolk.
The noises of fighting and a man screaming have been heard over the years. The fighting is said to date from the Viking attack on the town of Thetford which was successfully taken by them. As for the screaming man, tradition tells us that he was a Saxon traitor who betrayed Thetford to the Vikings and was rewarded for his efforts by being executed by his victorious 'allies'.


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The story of how music video director and Honey Boy filmmaker Alma Har'el met Shia LaBeouf is one of happenstance upon happenstance. The actor, so it goes, was perusing the Bob Dylan section of Amoeba Records in L.A. in search of a documentary about the singer, and picked up a random DVD: Har'el's debut feature, Bombay Beach. Har'el's documentary about a deprived community at the Salton Sea has a tenuous link to Bob Dylan at best—there are several dance sequences set to his music—so for Bombay Beach to be categorized as such was nothing but a lucky mistake. LaBeouf watched the documentary twice that night, and immediately reached out to Har'el to see if they could work together. It's the butterfly effect: an Amoeba Records employee could never have guessed that placing a DVD in the wrong section of the store would catalyze a lasting friendship between these two kindred spirits.
After collaborating with Har'el on a Sigur Rós music video and funding her second documentary, LoveTrue, LaBeouf's next project with the director emerged from his time at court-ordered rehab, where he was asked to write out his childhood memories. He sent his journals to Har'el, who saw a story much like her own; despite having never made a narrative feature before, she insisted that she would be the person to make his story into a film—and so Honey Boy was born.
Honey Boy is much more than a memoir realized on screen; it's an act of forgiveness on the part of a man at the mercy of his trauma, seeking to understand how he turned out the way he did. The troubled young actor, Otis (played by Noah Jupe at 12-years-old and Lucas Hedges at 22) is a thinly-veiled proxy for LaBeouf, who grew up on Hollywood sets and paid his alcoholic father (played by LaBeouf in the film) to be his chaperone. Honey Boy is unquestionably his story, and yet Har'el infuses it with the ethereal quality of her past documentaries to make it her own. Within the claustrophobia of motel rooms and childhood stardom, truth and fiction, reality and the imaginary bleed into one another to create a kaleidoscopic portrait of innocence ripped away by abuse. The film emulates her fantastical documentaries, but Har'el places authenticity and honesty above all. One of its most striking images comes late in the film—after another heated screaming match between father and son subsides, both instinctively reach for a cigarette and take a puff in silence, smoke filling what feels like miles of space between them.
It's evident in Har'el's voice, and the warmth with which she speaks of LaBeouf and her cast, that the film comes from a place of love as much as it comes from pain. During our conversation, she takes lengthy pauses before answering a question—sometimes in the middle of a sentence—as if she is carefully evaluating the impact and meaning of every word she says. If she loses her train of thought, she'll apologize profusely. "It's so hard to think," she tells me at one point. For a filmmaker to be suddenly thrown into the daunting awards conversation after beginning in the world of micro-budget documentaries, it's understandable that Har'el might be overwhelmed—but Honey Boy feels like it's only just the beginning.


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Chick-fil-A to open in Roseville as chain expands across metro Detroit
Chick-fil-A, the fast-growing fast-food chain known for its fried chicken sandwiches and waffle fries, could break ground on a Roseville restaurant as early as June, the city manager said Friday.
"We'll call today 'Chick-fil-A Day' here in Roseville," City Manager Scott Adkins said, adding that he's sensing "excitement" from people following the announcement. "It will be a very busy restaurant, there's no doubt about it."
The site plan for the proposed location, outside Macomb Mall at Gratiot and Masonic, is to be heard May 6 by the city's planning commission. Adkins said the restaurant could be open by year-end.
"It's aggressive, but it's not something that can't be achieved," he said of the timeline.
The chain is also planning locations in Allen Park, Novi and Shelby Township. In recent months, proposed Chick-fil-A restaurants in cities such as San Antonio and Buffalo, New York, have drawn protests and bans because the company's foundation has donated to organizations that oppose LGBT rights.
"I know there are controversies that have kind of followed Chick-fil-A developments," Adkins said. "For us, we're going to focus on the positives of a good corporate partner relationship ... and then, focusing on job creation and a bolstering of the local economy."
He said that as malls have closed across the state and country, Macomb Mall is more than 90% occupied. And other additions to the area include a Hobby Lobby (which has also faced controversies in recent years) in the mall.
The Chick-fil-A is to have indoor seating for about 70 people and outdoor seating for about 15-20 people, along with a drive-through, Adkins said.
Chick-Fil-A emailed a statement Friday that said the company is "excited to join the community."
"Chick-fil-A is always looking for new locations to continue serving our guests, and we're happy to share that we are pursuing expansion into Roseville, Michigan. While we are still early in the process, we look forward to working through approvals with the city and meeting with our future neighbors to understand how we can best serve the area."
More:Chick-fil-A faces bans, protests across U.S., citing LGBTQ issues
More:Chick-fil-A wants to open 2 more locations in metro Detroit
Controversies around the restaurant chain date to at least 2012, when comments opposing same-sex marriage by CEO Dan Cathy sparked nationwide responses of both support and protest. In recent years, the company claimed it would "leave the policy debate over same-sex marriage to the government."
Chick-fil-A on its website indicates support for diversity: "The 140,000 people who serve customers on a daily basis represent and embrace all people, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity."
Cathy has described the company as operating on "biblical principles," as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution previously reported, and the restaurants are closed on Sundays.
The chain remains popular with a number of consumers. It's in the top spot for fast food on the American Customer Satisfaction Index's (ACSI) report for 2018. Chick-fil-A holds its position with an unchanged score of 87 on the report, which was released last June. Its closest competitor, Panera Bread, had a score of 81.
In metro Detroit, Chick-fil-A has existing restaurants at Oakland University, Somerset Mall, Detroit Medical Center's Harper University Hospital and Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Contact Robert Allen on Twitter @rallenMI or firstname.lastname@example.com. Free Press staff writer Sue Selasky contributed to this report.


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