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Recently, this article by Ed Clint prompted me to ask whether or not Evolutionary Psychology (EP) is getting a fair shake. I ended up writing about it a few more times, and each time somebody would bring up Jerry Coyne's scathing indictments on the entire field. That's all moot now, with a recent flip of a Coyne.I don't blame them for quoting Jerry Coyne. It's not necessarily a logical fallacy to appeal to authority, and it's pretty much all a lay-person can do. In fact, that's what I was at … [Read more...]
Flip of a Coyne: Jerry now champions Evolutionary Psychology
Evolutionary psychology explains why he's a good boy
I'm not talking about the polarizing EvoPsych related to gender, sexism, shopping, or even humans. I'm talking about dogs!National Geographic filmed 'The Science of Dogs' a few years back. I found a particular segment to be relevant to recent blog posts regarding EvoPsych.The psychology of a dog's degree of 'human suggestibility' is tested against a similar group of wolves.www.youtube.com/embed/iDt0ZygNUNQ#t=2314That's pretty cool. At the 41:00 mark, the dogs are tested and … [Read more...]
Four exciting papers on evolutionary psychology
I find the following evolutionary psychology papers fascinating. Listed in no particular order.I.Fears, Phobias, and Preparedness: Toward an Evolved Module of Fear and Fear LearningArne Ohman - Karolinska Institute | Susan Mineka - Northwestern UniversityViewed from the evolutionary perspective, fear is central to mammalian evolution. As a product of natural selection, it is shaped and constrained by evolutionary contingencies. It is a central thesis of this article that this evolut … [Read more...]
Is evolutionary psychology not getting a fair shake?
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Soft Machine were an English rock band from Canterbury, named after the book The Soft Machine by William S. Burroughs. They were one of the central bands in the Canterbury scene, and helped pioneer the progressive rock genre. Though they achieved little commercial success, they are considered by Allmusic to be "one of the more influential bands of their era, and certainly one of the most influential underground ones."
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- Lyn Dobson (1969-1970),
- Nick Evans (1969),
- Alan Skidmore,
- Mike Ratledge (1966-1976),
- Marc Charig,
- John Marshall (1972-1984),
- Daevid Allen,
- Roy Babbington (1973-1976),
- John Etheridge (1975-1978),
- Andy Summers,
- Elton Dean (1969-1972),
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- Alan Wakeman (1976),
- Robert Wyatt (1966-1971),
- Hugh Hopper (1968-1973),
- Allan Holdsworth (1973-1975),
- Kevin Ayers (1966-1968),
- Ric Sanders (1976-1978)
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BBC Reviews
Volume One 2009
Volume One stands as one of the pinnacles of English pre-progressive underground music.
Volume Two 2009
No one makes records like this anymore.
Third / Fourth / Fifth / Six / Seven 2007Reviewed by Sid Smith
A guilty pleasure no longer, we don't have to wait for the critics to catch up.
BBC Radio 1967-1971 2003
Beginners may well be scared by the intricacies and oddly emotionless explorations...
Backwards 2002
...this is the musical equivalent of architectural brutalism; bold, stark, utopian,...

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Definition of bandolier in English:
bandolierLine breaks: ban¦do|lier
Pronunciation: /ˌbandəˈlɪə /
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A shoulder belt with loops or pockets for cartridges.
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- There were stakes thrust in his belt, and he wore a bandoleer over his left shoulder, also studded with wooden stakes.
- They wear bandoliers of self-contained paint cartridges.
late 16th century: from French bandoulière; perhaps from Spanish bandolera (from banda 'sash'), or from Catalan bandolera (from bandoler 'bandit').
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Buckle Farm is on the move this season. We are leaving Massachusetts and headed north to Maine. This does not mean that we are leaving our customers behind though. As agriculture evolves so does our farm. We have found that Buckle Farm can no longer afford to stay on our land in Dighton. So we are moving to a larger farm in Unity, Maine, my home state and where I began my farming career.
We will continue to be at the Egleston Square Farmers Market, 45 Brookside Ave. Jamaica Plain MA, on Saturdays from 10 am-2 pm and also at Whole Foods, 413 Centre St in Jamaica Plain on Tuesday evenings from 4-6 pm. Follow us on Facebook-Buckle Farm, Twitter-@jcbfarmer and Instagram-Buckle Farm for a daily, in season, look from the fields, and information about what we are picking and where we will be.
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New charges have been brought against a teenager at the University of Florida who is accused of killing a fellow student.
According to legal documents filed on Thursday, University of Florida freshman Christian Aguilar, who was murdered in September, died from poisoning and suffocation. Aguilar was last seen with Pedro Bravo, when the two were recorded on a surveillance camera entering a Best Buy in Gainesville on Sept. 20. Investigators soon named Bravo as a person of interest in Aguilar's disappearance.
Detectives said receipts showed that Bravo had purchased a shovel and duct tape days before Aguilar went missing. They also said Bravo had given conflicting versions of his last interaction with Aguilar. Bravo was eventually charged with the murder of Aguilar and jailed on a $100,000 bond. Aguilar's body was found nearly a month after his disappearance, deep in a wooded area of Levy County, roughly 45 miles southwest of Gainesville.
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Santa at Frankford Hall
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New Mexico teacher on leave after telling black student Santa is white
A high school teacher who questioned a black student's decision to dress up as Santa on the grounds that the mythical figure was white has been put on leave.
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How much do you know about Nintendo? Founded in 1889, the company operated for over 80 years making playing cards.
Honoring Gustav Klimt, the erotic Austrian painter, Google allows its logo to wrap itself around a couple wrapping themselves around each other.
Using its usually deft way of attracting publicity to its cause, PETA launches its .xxx site with porn stars and (allegedly) hardcore videos.
It seems that sales of female-targeted erotica are pointing up. One report attributes this to the additional privacy offered by tablets. Yes, people think you're reading Jane Eyre, but you're not.
This report misstated the number of recent murder victims in connection with the alleged Boston-area "Craigslist killer." There is reportedly one.
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In letter, human rights groups tell Craigslist not making the same improvements globally that it did in the U.S. "reveals a disingenuous and inconsistent response."
To look at Craigslist's new Adult Services section it to find slightly more subtle language, slightly more subtle pictures. But, one suspects, the same services as before.
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The Stark County District Library traces its roots to the Spread Eagle Tavern, owned by James W. Lathrop, who assembled a collection of 30 books in 1816. The library moved several times from those humble beginnings, officially becoming the Canton Public Library in 1884. It took up residence in the Carnegie building on 3rd Street South in 1905. The Canton Public Library became the Stark County District Library in 1971, reflecting its service to much of Stark County. The library moved into its current building in 1978; the building was rennovated to reflect its current configuration in 2001.
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He use to be excellent and caring. Time for him to retire as he wants to enjoy his personal life. However he is not diligent as he once was. He thinks he is. He did not take the time to delve into my problems as he use to. He thought I was just complaining and got tired of listening to my sharing my pain. He actually told me there was NOTHING wrong with me. Specialist referred me on. As a result of proper screening I have had one surgery and am facing 2 more. If he had given me the appropriate treatment at original time of complaints I would be mobile. Refused any pain meds did not send me for MRI's which I had yrs.after original complaints. Found that both knees are totally blown. Once gave me an antibiotic which I was allergic to. Does not have alerts to highlight allergies before prescribing. Relies on his secretary for medical advise. Is not technologically up to date.Time to retire and leave the medicine to doctors who still care. Anger management is problematic
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He used to be really good, but that was a long time ago. Now, he's just interested in money, nothing else. His assistant is even worse, she gives everyone the same appointment time, doesn't answer the phone and has a terrible attitude.
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Patience is lacking. Use to have it. Use to be a great listener. Rather be elsewhere then in the office. Maybe time to retire and enjoy his life as he doesn't seen to enjoy the practice of medicine as he use to.
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T have been a patient of Dr. Friesner's for over 15 years and have been pleased with the care I have received.
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I have been a patient of Dr. Friesner for several years since my previous Doctor had retired, I am quite comfortable with visits to Dr. Friesner who listens and advise on conditions and situations, sometimes there is a bit of delay with scheduled appointments which I believe to be patients situation, some just take a bit more time than expected. I truly believe in Dr. Friesner and recommend him.
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The only reason i have been his patient is convenience of location
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I don't know what these people are talking about, I cant believe how much he goes out of his way to help me and is much more through than the previous two G.P's I've had.
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A message for white voters from Chris Rock
This gets right to the core
"Creativity is intelligence having fun." ~Albert Einstein
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Welcome friends and thank you for visiting the Shirley Republican Town Committee web site. We hope you find the information contained herein useful and sincerely hope you visit our web site sponsors, their contributions makes this possible.
The Shirley Republican Town Committee is dedicated to gathering individuals together for the purpose of advancing a conservative agenda of small government, limited taxation and individual liberty. We also will support candidates for town, state, and federal elections who share our ideals that government should limit its role to its constitutional responsibilities and promote individual rights as our founding fathers intended.
If you believe as we do, please join us at our next meeting listed in the events section of this web site. Enjoy your visit, tell a friend and come back again. Contact Kevin Hayes Chairman For events of interest to your family, Shirley Residents and general information please check our "Events" link!
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Ride for Our Heroes (Part of the Home Base Program) September 22, 2012
Shirley RTC Members participate in Ride for Our Heroes (Part of the Home Base Program) Chairman Kevin Hayes joined a group of about 100 Motorcycles who departed from Manchester N.H. three other groups departed from other location in N.H., Massachusetts and Rhode Island and all meet at Devens Mass. A total of 400-600 bikers arrived on Devens and were met by a large crowd (estimated at 800 to include the Bikers. At the parade field inside of the actual Army Post, other members and friends of the RTC gathered to welcome Hayes after the ride, and then all were treated to a live concert by FOGHAT! All of the proceeds generated went to Home base Program.
The Home Base Program consists of a team of veterans, physical medicine and behavioral health clinicians, educators and researchers. Home Base is dedicated to improving the lives of veterans who were deployed in support of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and now live with deployment- or combat-related stress and/or traumatic brain injury.
Home Base also provides counseling support to veterans' families, offers educational courses and materials for health care providers and the public, and brings together world-class researchers seeking medical breakthroughs in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury and stress-related disorders.
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Despite rain forecasts and the ultimate showers, forty plus guests attended the third annual Scotch, Cigar and Chocolate old fashioned political event sponsored by the Shirley Republican Town Committee on Saturday July 28th adjacent to the Devens Grill. Honorary Master of Ceremonies and former U.S Congressman Peter Blute opened by introducing notables in the gathered crowd that included Two Shirley Selectman, Kendra Dumont and Andy Deveau, former Selectmen and State Representative Candidate, Connie Sullivan, Retired State Representative Robert Hargreaves, Shirley Legion Commander Charlie Church and Current Littleton School Committee Chairman Paul Avella. Robert Hargraves was introduced and his remarks involved the need to get political equity on Beacon Hill as well as Washington D.C. Congressman Blute then introduced Dean Cavaretta whose stirring remarks centered on the challenges facing Massachusetts today and getting a voice on Beacon Hill that will represent all the people as opposed to a chosen few special interests. Blute then introduced 3rd Congressional District Candidate Jon Golnik, who gave rousing remarks, interrupted by applause as he focused on striving for excellence, what has always made America great and to have our country left better off for our children, as our parents had done for us. The event concluded with former gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker touching on history and a reading of the letters from Abraham Lincoln and a stirring rendition of the Gettysburg address again interrupted by applause from the audience. At the conclusion of the formal remarks the special guests and the audience gathered for conversation. The rain, now heavy did not prevent the excited audience (underneath a large tent) from enjoying the entire event.
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In a move that Chairman Kevin Hayes indicated would be the start of something big, The Republican Town Committee announced Its formal endorsement of Jon Gonlik, the candidate running against incumbent Niki Tsongas in the newly created 3rd Congressional District, this endorsement was accompanied with a contribution to the Golnik campaign from the RTC. Hayes indicated that Golnik's campaign in 2010 garnered more votes than any other republican since 1992 in what was the old 5th Congressional District. "Jon has not lost a beat and his campaign has already received meaningful endorsements and support, such as Scott Brown and many others. Hayes continued by saying that this new district is much more favorable for Golnik's message of Jobs, lower taxes, and fiscal restraint in Washington. Hayes is hopeful that other Town Committees in this area will stand up and be counted on this campaign and together we can work hard to insure Jon is elected and brings his message to Washington and help bring fiscal sanity back.
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Shirley Republican Town Committee is pleased on announce the presentation of the fourth annual Shirley Future Fund Scholarships.
On 9 June 2011, at a packed Lunenburg High School auditorium, The Shirley Republican Town Committee Chair, Frank Devan and Vice Chair Kevin Hayes presented the 4th Annual Shirley Future Fund Awards to this years recipients, Master David Terry and Miss Kimberly Bourassa. This was the culmination of months of work that included fund raising and a selection committee, who interviewed six worthy candidates and recommended Master Terry and Miss Bourassa based on Shirley residency, scholastic achievements, participation in community activities within Shirley and overall participation in the Lunenburg High School community. A framed certificate along with a monitory award to help offset college costs were presented to both recipients.
Mr. Devan stated that it was refreshing to see Shirley children staying involved in their home town and becoming a vital part of the community and agreed that it would be wonderful if the Scholarship recipients would return to Shirley once their education is complete and put their education to work for Shirley. Mr. Hayes also a member of the initial selection committee indicated that these decisions are always difficult, we see the best of the best and have to pick between them. This year was no exception David (Terry) and Kimberly (Bourassa) exemplify citizenship, after reading and seeing all that is said in a negative fashion about the youth, it is absolutely great to see these Shirley Children excel and our track record in selections would indicate this two young adults will excel as well!
Obama is victim of Bush's failed promises !
Barack Obama is setting a record-setting number of records during his first term in office:
Largest budget ever. Largest deficit ever. Largest number of broken promises ever. Most self-serving speeches ever. Largest number of agenda-setting failures ever. Fastest dive in popularity ever!
Just one year ago, fresh from his inauguration celebrations, President Obama was flying high. After one of the nation's most inspiring political campaigns, the election of America 's first black president had captured the hopes and dreams of millions. To his devout followers, it was inconceivable that a year later his administration would be gripped in self-imposed crisis.
Of course, they don't see it as self-imposed. It's all George Bush's fault !
George Bush, who doesn't have a vote in congress and who no longer occupies The White House, is to blame for it all.
He broke Obama's promise, to put all bills on the White House web site for five days before signing them.
He broke Obama's promise, to have the congressional health care negotiations broadcast live on C-SPAN.
He broke Obama's promise, to end earmarks.
He broke Obama's promise, to keep unemployment from rising above 8 percent.
He broke Obama's promise, to close the detention center at Guantanamo in the first year.
He broke Obama's promise, to make peace with direct, no precondition talks with America's most hate-filled enemies during his first year in office, ushering in a new era of global cooperation.
He broke Obama's promise, to end the hiring of former lobbyists into high White House jobs.
He broke Obama's promise, to end no-compete contracts with the government.
He broke Obama's promise, to disclose the names of all attendees at closed White House meetings.
He broke Obama's promise, for a new era of bipartisan cooperation in all matters.
He broke Obama's promise, to have chosen a home church to attend Sunday services with his family by Easter of last year.
Yes, it's all George Bush's fault ! President Obama is nothing more than a puppet in the never-ending failed Bush administration.
If only George Bush wasn't still in charge, all of President Obama's problems would be solved. His promises would have been kept, the economy would be back on track, Iran would have stopped its work on developing a nuclear bomb and would be negotiating a peace treaty with Israel . North Korea would have ended its tyrannical regime, and integrity would have been restored to the federal government.
Oh, and did I mention what it would be like, if the Democrats, under the leadership of Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, didn't have the heavy yoke of George Bush around their necks? There would be no ear marks, no closed-door drafting of bills, no increase in deficit spending, no special-interest influence (unions), no vote buying ( Nebraska , Louisiana ).
If only George Bush wasn't still in charge, we'd have real change by now.
All the broken promises, all the failed legislation and delay (health care reform, immigration reform) is not President Obama's fault or the fault of the Democrat-controlled Congress. It's all George Bush's fault !
Take for example the decision of Eric Holder, the president's attorney general, to hold terrorists' trials in New York City . Or his decision to try the Christmas Day underpants bomber as a civilian.
Two disastrous decisions.
Certainly those were bad judgments based on poor advice from George Bush !
Need more proof?
You might recall that when Scott Brown won the election to the U.S. Senate from Massachusetts , capturing "The Ted Kennedy Seat", President Obama said, Brown's victory was the result of the same voter anger that propelled Obama into office in 2008. People were still angry about George Bush and the policies of the past 10 years. And they wanted change.
Yes, according to the president, the voter rebellion in Massachusetts , was George Bush's fault.
Therefore, in retaliation, they elected a Republican to the Ted Kennedy seat, ending a half-century of domination by Democrats. It is all George Bush's fault !
Will the failed administration of George Bush ever end, and the time for hope and change ever arrive ???
Will President Obama ever accept responsibility for something / anything?
(Chuck Green is a Democrat, a veteran Colorado journalist and former editor-in-chief of The Denver Post.)
Nero in the White House August 08, 2011
Three significant historical events have been eclipsed by Obama: 1) Jimmy Carter will no longer be looked upon as the worst president in American history; 2) Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton will no longer be recognized as the greatest liars in presidential history; 3) Clinton's stain on Monica's dress, and what that did to the White House in general and the office of the president specifically, will forever pale in comparison to the stain and stench of Obama.
I need not spend much time on the failure of Obama as president. His tenure has been a failure on every measurable level. So much so, in fact, that some of the staunchest, most respected liberal Democrats and Democratic supporters have not only openly criticized him some even more harshly than this essayist but they have called for him to step down.
Richard Nixon's words "I am not a crook," punctuated with his involvement in Watergate, and Bill Clinton's finger-wagging as he told one of the most pathetic lies in presidential history, in the aftermath of Obama, will be viewed as mere prevarications.
Mr. Nixon and Clinton lied to save their backsides. Although, I would argue there are no plausible explanations for doing what they did, I could entertain arguments pursuant to understanding their rationales for lying. But in the case of Obama, he lies because he is a liar. He doesn't only lie to cover his misdeeds he lies to get his way. He lies to belittle others and to make himself look presentable at their expense. He lies about his faith, his associations, his mother, his father and his wife. He lies and bullies to keep his background secret. His lying is congenital and compounded by socio-psychological factors of his life.
Never in my life, inside or outside of politics, have I witnessed such dishonesty in a political leader. He is the most mendacious political figure I have ever witnessed. Even by the low standards of his presidential predecessors, his narcissistic, contumacious arrogance is unequalled. Using Obama as the bar, Nero would have to be elevated to sainthood.
As the stock markets were crashing, taking with them the remaining life saving of untold tens of thousands, Obama was hosting his own birthday celebration, which was an event of epicurean splendidness. The shamelessness of the event was that it was not a state dinner to welcome foreign dignitaries, nor was it to honor an American accomplishment it was to honor the Pharaoh, Barack Hussein Obama. The event's sole purpose was for the Pharaoh to have his loyal subjects swill wine, indulge in gluttony and behavior unfit to take place on the property of taxpayers, as they suffer. It was of a magnitude comparable to that of Tyco CEO Dennis Kozlowski's $2 million birthday extravaganza for its pure lack of respect for the people.
Permit me to digress momentarily. The U.S. Capitol and the White House were built with the intent of bringing awe and respect to America and her people. They were also built with the intent of being the greatest of equalizers. I can tell you, having personally been to both, there is a moment of awe and humility associated with being in the presence of the history of those buildings. They are to be honored and inscribed into our national psyche, not treated as a Saturday night house party at Chicago's Cabrini-Green.
The people of America own that home Obama and his wife continue to debase with their pan-ghetto behavior. It is clear that Obama and family view themselves as royalty, but they're not. They are employees of "we the people," who are suffering because of his failed policies. What message does this behavior send to those who today are suffering as never before?
What message does it send to all Americans who are struggling? Has anyone stopped to think what the stock market downturn forebodes for those 80 million baby boomers who will be retiring in the next period of years? Is there a snowball's chance in the Sahara that every news program on the air would applaud this behavior if it were George W. Bush? To that point, do you remember the media thrashing Bush took for having a barbecue at the White House?
Like Nero who was only slightly less debaucherous than Caligula with wine on his lips Obama treated "we the people" the way Caligula treated those over whom he lorded.
Many in America wanted to be proud when the first person of color was elected president, but instead, they have been witness to a congenital liar, a woman who has been ashamed of America her entire life, failed policies, intimidation and a commonality hitherto not witnessed in political leaders. He and his wife view their life at our expense as an entitlement while America's people go homeless, hungry and unemployed.
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Knicks Lose Cool and First Game of Season
Final Score: Grizzlies 105, Knicks 95
Record: 6-1 (1st in Atlantic, 1st in Eastern Conference)
Current Streak: Lost 1
What a strange game.
A few calls didn't go the Knicks way and the team completely unraveled in the third quarter. It was just too deep of a whole to dig out of. The Knicks showed heart cutting the 20 point lead down to 8, but just didn't have enough.
The Grizzlies are a tough team, very tough team. Their front-line of Gasol, Randolph and Gay is a lot to deal with.
A few things I was looking for pregame:
- Intensity level - it was definitely there. Things got chippy pretty quickly as JR Smith and Jerryd Bayless got into a little shoving much. Well, Bayless not so much because his "shove" barely moved JR. Glad the Knicks battled. #GrittyCity
- ZBo - my God, the man cannot be kept off the boards. I mean, Chandler didn't help at all by not boxing him out, but seven offensive rebounds is just crazy. Getting out-rebounded finally bit the Knicks in the ass.
- JR Smith - sort of resorted to "old JR." A few wild shots and losing his focus.
Lots of fouls. Knicks committed a season high 24 today. Much higher than the 17 they were averaging before the game. Melo guarding Gasol was a little much to ask of him. It's pretty crazy how few calls Melo gets by the way.
Also, the hot three-point shooting finally came to end (5-19 on the night).
First loss of the season hurts.
Hopefully the Knicks can learn from this one.
Pacers up next on Sunday.
KNOTEWORTHY KNICK OF THE GAME: Has to be Sheed. Tyson Chandler was in foul trouble for most of the game and Rasheed stepped up big time. He was pretty unstoppable in the post, very nice sight - 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks.
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Jack White might hang with some big guns like Neil Young but that doesn't mean he doesn't keep an eye on the up-and-comers, too. When Rolling Stone -- who just put White on their cover -- asked him who his favorite young musician was, he had a ready answer. "This kid I like right now, Jack [ Byrne ], he's in this band the Dough Rollers ," he said. "[My label] put out something of theirs. I like this kid's style. It's more in the simplistic realm of guitar playing. He's not trying to knock you over. I like watching him; he reminds me of a cool teenager or something who's just getting into playing guitar."
White says that Byrne initially put him off for a silly reason. "[Byrne] plays a Stratocaster which is a guitar I would never touch, just because of the lame white-blues connotations it has -- but he plays a pink one! But underneath all that is this really great playing."
The Dough Rollers have a couple of famous kids in the band -- Byrne's parents are Ellen Barkin and Gabriel Byrne , and his band mate Malcolm Ford is the son of Harrison Ford .
You can check out their song "Friend of Mine" on the Dough Rollers' official YouTube channel .
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'Lot 49' and 9/12
Like many members of this website, I didn't even think twice about bringing books with me on a short vacation. But when people asked me what I did in New Orleans and I said, "I read The Crying of Lot 49," that got a couple raised eyebrows. Even though I am by no means a teetotaler who would ignore what New Orleans had to offer, it's not as if most people consider Thomas Pynchon party-vacation reading.
I'm glad I'd taken the time to re-read the book, because it made me feel better this Saturday when going through programs I'd TiVo'd of the 9/12 Teaparty protests. This probably seems like a nebulous association, so bear with me.
Lot 49 describes the struggle of one Oedipa Maas to understand why her recently deceased ex-boyfriend, tycoon Pierce Inverarity, named her executrix of his estate. That he'd ask this of her is bizarre, almost like a prank from beyond the grave. But instead of finding answers to his last requests, she instead finds a conspiracy called the Trystero, identified by the signs of muted trumpets drawn in bathrooms, on the streets of San Francisco and on rare historic stamps. The conspiracy may relate to the founding of the United States Postal Service and the destruction of a monopoly mail system that served the Holy Roman Empire, the Thurn and Taxis, and was dissolved in 1867. (The Thurn and Taxis was also real.) It's never certain if this conspiracy is merely Inverarity's invention — a wealthy man paying scholars and graffiti artists to elaborate from one fact (the Thurn and Taxis) to create a giant practical joke on an ex. Inverarity might well be doing with fact and fiction what Pynchon does as an author.
Pynchon's command of conspiracist facts never approaches the breadth or comprehension of something like Umberto Eco's Foucault's Pendulum (which I reviewed here); nor does he employ myths to deconstruct communication and how it shapes reality in a way comparable with Eco's approach. But what becomes evident is a kind of doomed cycle of silence, miscommunication and non-communication, be it a silence via government program or the ineluctable boundaries between human beings never truly capable of understanding one another.
The conspiracy moves inward to personal levels of interaction and outward to encompass both "The Left" and "The Right" on a macro level: those who distrust the "government" mail system include John Bircherites and acid-heads. Pynchon writes, in one of many beautiful passages toward the end of the book:
they'll call it paranoia. They. Either you have stumbled indeed, without the aid of LSD or other indole alkaloids, onto a secret richness and concealed destiny of dream; onto a network by which X number of Americans are truly communicating whilst reserving their lies, recitations of routine, arid betrayals of spiritual poverty, for the official government delivery system; maybe even onto a real alternative to the exitless, to the absence of surprise to life, that harrows the head of everybody American you know. (p. 170)
As fellow blogger Albert Rolls can tell you, Pynchon's had a career-long focus on paranoia and America. For instance, like Lot 49, his latest book, Inherent Vice, seems to be a comic and pop-culture romp that at times arrestingly breaks into elegiac passages on the indefatigable disconnect of America, the institutional quality of ideas and comities missed, culture fragmented into what might be called commodified gangs.
Those passages are what make Pynchon so rewarding as a writer, because they are usually at once mournful to the point of heartbreak while they're also set in the middle of longer prose passages that are almost absurdly hysterical. I confess that, like a lot of people, I read Pynchon when I was younger and very eager to be seen doing things like "Reading Pynchon at My Age" and didn't understand it at all because I was taking something very seriously that often isn't.
Put simply, Pynchon is funny. Whole passages of his longer books read like a man who thought up a brilliantly comic one liner or slapstick mise en scène and thought, "I'm going to fit this somewhere. I don't care how long it takes to work around to this punchline." Take, for example, this scene where Oedipa Maas goes to meet her attorney, Roseman:
But Roseman had also spent a sleepless night, brooding over the Perry Mason television program the evening before, which his wife was fond of but toward which Roseman cherished a fierce ambivalence, wanting at once to be a successful trial lawyer like Perry Mason and, since this was impossible, to destroy Perry Mason by undermining him. (p. 18)
It not only neatly describes the joyless seriousness with which some people import fictional TV programs into their real life, but it's absolutely memorably silly. Get a load of this guy: this guy wants to destroy Perry Mason. More importantly, to him the barrier between his legal profession and the fictional one isn't strong enough anymore to preclude his writing an angry dissertation on the show. Law is real and unreal.
I realize it's not a profound epiphany, but thinking back on the book while seeing so many people so angry this Saturday made me feel better. You'd think the histories I'd read about populist anger would have brought the lesson home sooner, but really it came from this wonderfully bizarre fiction piece. I certainly have no interest in dismissing a political movement, but looking at some people carrying signs about real government programs and others carrying angry ones about stuff that doesn't really exist made me think, "People will always be frightened about national myth, identity and messaging like this."
Perhaps Lot 49's publication date, 1965, has something to do with it. Forty-four years before, and the players are still there: the far left, the far right, facts, fear and, above all, a disruption of communication so profound that those on both sides are willing to apply mysterious agency to it. Just as we now sit in endless identical bedroom communities, indistinguishable on the map, each one a collection of privatized citadels almost irretrievably apart, there is Pynchon's newly invented community of San Narciso, a post-war boomtown contrived from nothing by Inverarity into a still-fantasized exurban wasteland of undifferentiated prosperity:
San Narciso had no boundaries. No one knew yet how to draw them. She had dedicated herself, weeks ago, to making sense of what Inverarity had left behind, never suspecting that the legacy was America. (p. 178)
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Of course Pynchon goes on vacation. The Eco and Pynchon comparison is interesting; add more laurels than I'm allowed to dole out..
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Thanks for the good words, Al! Now, as for going on vacation, I'm a lazy man. Most of the time, I'll pack my Hiaasen with me. I'm not a dedicated reader when I expect to be beached and lazed and sunglazed and worrying more about whether I'm hydrated enough. Let the word go forth from this time and place that I expect a refreshed glass and a glassy refreshment about the eyes. Into that world, Pynchon may intrude, but the mind probably lacks the intensity for any pinchin' on an idea. Better to unfurl the brain across violence and one-liners, without all the polyphony.


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EL PASO — Around 2:30 a.m. Friday a truck slammed into a concrete pillar on Gateway east and Hunter in east El Paso. The owner of the vehicle had reported the truck stolen a short time before the crash. At this point, it's unknown if the driver of the vehicle did actually steal the truck. No one was taken to the hospital and police have yet to say if any arrests will be made or if alcohol or speed played a role in this crash.


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Debt Settlement Companies: Too Good to be True?
Many patrons come to the law library and Civil Self-Help Center because they have been sued by a credit card company. A sizable percentage of these people tell us that there must be some mistake—they hired a company to settle all their debts for them, so how can they be sued?
Unfortunately, "debt settlement companies" frequently promise far more than they can deliver. These companies actually have no power to prevent lawsuits. They offer to negotiate settlements for consumers, often charging a hefty fee for the service, but they cannot force a creditor to accept their offer. The consumers often end up worse off than they would have been without the debt settlement company's "help."
Risky Business: Debt Settlement Companies Can Make Your Debts Worse
Here's how it works: A consumer who is struggling to pay off her debts hires a debt settlement company to help her. The company typically advises her to stop making any payments on her debt at all, and put the money she saves each month into a special savings account—which the settlement company may control. When there is enough money in the savings account to make a reasonable settlement offer, the company will contact one of her creditors and try to settle the debt with a one-time payment. "Knee Deep in Debt," Federal Trade Commission, .
The creditor may accept this as payment in full, forgive the remaining debt, and close the account. However, it is not required to do so. If it chooses, it can refuse to negotiate at all, hold out for a bigger settlement offer, or sue the consumer—it's the creditor's option. In the mean time, the consumer's debts (plus interest, late fees, and penalties) continue to rise, and her credit rating continues to sink, since she is no longer even making minimum monthly payments.
And that's the best-case scenario. Some debt settlement companies are actually out-and-out scams, taking a fee from the consumer (or paying themselves first from the savings account), then never even contacting the creditors to make an offer. In 2010, the Government Accountability Office investigated industry practice and found that 17 out of 20 companies it sampled charged fees up-front. GAO also found that some companies provide "fraudulent, deceptive, or questionable information" to potential customers, such exceptionally high success rates, claiming a link to government programs, or guaranteeing success. "Debt Settlement: Fraudulent, Abusive, and Deceptive Practices Pose Risk to Consumers," Government Accountability Office Report, Apr. 22, 2010.
There Are Alternatives
Consumers who are facing overwhelming debts have several alternatives that are less risky (and less costly) than debt settlement companies. "Settling Your Credit Card Debts," Federal Trade Commission. These include:
Talk with your credit card company yourself, even if you have been turned down before, to try to work out a realistic modified payment plan. Be persistent and keep detailed notes.
Work with a credit counselor. Credit counseling organizations can give you advice on money management and help you develop a plan to get out of debt. They are often non-profit, but they may charge a fee, so shop around. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling offers a useful website at http://www.nfcc.org/. It lists agencies and also contains a plethora of useful consumer information.
The credit counselor may suggest a "Debt Management Plan." These plans are similar to the services offered by debt settlement companies – you may be required to deposit money monthly with the credit counseling agency, which then arranges a payment plan for you with your creditors. This is not a "get out of debt quick" plan; it may take several years to pay down the debts, during which you may have to agree not to use any credit at all. Legitimate plans will not require payment up front, guarantee any particular result, or claim to be part of a government program to bail out credit card debt.
Declare bankruptcy. Bankruptcy may free you from all unsecured debt, giving you a "fresh start." It has serious effects on your credit score, and should be used only if necessary, but in some cases it makes sense. You will be required to consult a credit counselor before you can file for bankruptcy; the counselor will go over your options with you. The federal government maintains a list of approved organizations, organized by state .
Bottom line: there is no quick, painless fix to credit card debt. These options may not sound as enticing as a debt settlement company's claims, but they are far more reliable, and probably far less expensive. Choose wisely!
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A new study shows that federal defendants who do the same crime pay different time depending on their judge.
A database of federal judges that launches Monday shows widely disparate sentences for similar crimes. The findings come 30 years after Congress tried to create fairer results.
An analysis shows the differences don't line up with the party of the president who appointed the judges, despite any impressions that Republicans or Democrats may be tougher or softer on crime.
Sentencing data from the past five years was analyzed for The Associated Press by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse.
Sentences for the same types of crimes vary significantly between judges in the same courthouse. The party of the president who picked a judge is not a good predictor of toughness.


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On a night when he was supposedly to be playing against the New York Islanders in pre-season action, veteran tough guy Krys Barch (@krysbarch) took to Twitter on Saturday night to voice his thoughts on the current NHL lockout.
"I feel the Wild West would be more simplified than the world we live in now, when an employer who makes billions of dollars and a league with record revenues can tell me that I can't do the things that my heart tells me to do! All what my heart tells me to do far surpasses what my body has endured," said Barch, who signed a two-year, $1.5 million contract with the New Jersey Devils in July.
In 304 NHL games, Barch has scored 12 goals and added 19 assists for 31 points. He has also picked up 669 minutes in penalties and suffered numerous injuries over that stretch.
"I have played approx 5 1/2 years in the NHL and have worked for every second of it," said Barch. "I haven't been a 1st round pick, bonus baby or a son of a hall of famer. I have made it through sweating, bleeding, cut Achilles, broken hands, concussions, broken orbital bones, 8 teeth knocked out, etc, etc, etc."
With all the physical sacrifices Barch has made over the years, he asked if the NHL owners have an appreciation for what players go through.
"I wonder how this work stoppage affects the owners? I wonder if the owners of Boston, New York, Washington, etc, etc, have endured any of the injuries that I or any other player in the NHL have endured. Still they probably sit there smoking the same brand of cigar, sipping the same cognac, and going on vacation to one of five houses they own while we sit here knowing they want to take 20% of our paychecks."
While the salaries of NHL players is considerably higher than that of the average hockey fan, Barch said many players face many years of work after their careers are over.
"One half to 3/4 of my peers will have to work for the next 50 years of their lives," tweeted Barch. "Congratulations to the lucky select few that I have played with who have made salaries that they can choose to do whatever they want when they are done. But I have played [with] most who do not!"
Following the lockout in 2004-05, the NHL and the Players' Association agreed they had formed a partnership to grow the game. But Barch now sees it as the owners taking from the players instead of investing in revenue-sharing to help the financially-strapped teams.
"If the NHL wants teams in the south or struggling markets, than the players along with the financially well to do teams need to start working together or they need to start to move teams to the North where they will make money," suggested Barch. "The system allows the owners to continually take money from the players, contract after contract where eventually over 40 some years, the owners will have 80% of revenue."
Ultimately, Barch would like to see a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that solves the financial issues long-term and lessens the possibility of any future labour unrest.
"The only way to stop the work stoppages long into the future is fix the root cause of the problems," said Barch. "The lockout is a procedure to take from the players to pay for the NHL mistakes. Let's not allow the NHL to make any more mistakes. Let the league and the players come together to fix the mistakes that have been made and make sure none are made in the future. Let's get a deal where the owners, players, and fans benefit.
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Seattle 2030 District representing the City of Seattle as one of three Community Partners for the White House's Better Buildings Challenge
The Better Buildings Challenge: The President is challenging CEOs and University Presidents to make their organizations leaders in saving energy, which will save them money and improve productivity. Partners will commit to a series of actions to make their facilities more efficient. They will in turn become eligible for benefits including public recognition, technical assistance, and best-practices sharing through a network of peers. Read more on the Better Building Challenge website, and watch the press conference here. Read our joint press release with the City of Seattle here.
City of Seattle Joins Seattle 2030 District
The City of Seattle has joined the Seattle 2030 District as a Founding Member. Mayor Mike McGinn and all 9 members of the Seattle City council signed a commitment letter. Please read more about this on Mayor McGinn's blog.


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JetBlue will halt flights in and out of Boston Monday, as well as flights to and from New York City and Newark, New Jersey.
The airline will reduce operations starting at 1 p.m. Monday at Boston's Logan International Airport, New York's JFK and Laguardia airports, and New Jersey's Newark Airport, according to CBS Boston.
"Our fee waiver has been extended," JetBlue posted on its Facebook page Monday. "If you have travel plans today, tomorrow or Monday, consider changing your flight and be sure to check your flight status before heading to the airport."
All flights will be shut down at 5 p.m. Monday and remain stopped until 10 a.m. Tuesday. Flights are expected to ramp up thereafter, and the airline expected to be 100 percent operational by 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, according to the report.
Flights on the airline have been delayed or cancelled since Friday, Jan. 3 due to weather impacts across the nation.


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The Wilmington College Activities Programming Board (APB) serves as the overall coordinating body for all student activities and programs. It is APB 's goal to develop and maintain quality, diversity, and regularity in all student programs and activities. As a branch of the Student Government Association, APB works cooperatively with all SGA recognized student organizations to better plan, coordinate, and evaluate campus programming. Through this coordinated effort, APB hopes to encourage a greater sense of unity and participation in activities throughout the campus community. Students interested in APB should contact Box 636 for more information or see the Associate Dean of Students (Ext.624) for more information. Check out http://wcapb.wordpress.com for more information.
- Advisor - Ken Lydy
- Director – Megan McDonough
- Secretary – Katie Wisecup
- Treasurer – Rachel Beck
- Comic Entertainment - Rebecca Miller
- Cultural - Loryn Bryson
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- Recreation - Joe Njeru
- SAM Coordinator - Tony Goodrich
- Tech Chair - Matt Louallen
- Publicity - Meredith Budde, Matt Louallen
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Knowledge of God
The Orthodox faith is grounded in the experience of knowing God. Fr. Stephen looks at the boundaries of such knowledge and simple path to such knowledge given to us in the Tradition of the Church.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Church Scandals and the Canons
Fr. Alexander Rentel, Orthodox canonist and Assistant Professor of Canon Law and Byzantine Studies at St Vladamir's Orthodox Theological seminary, speaks with Illumined Heart host Kevin Allen about scandals in church history, the role the canons play, and what laity can do about their resolution.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The Sower and the Seed
On a new Hearts and Minds, Fr. John Oliver examines the well-known parable in answer to the question, "Are you saved?"
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Into the Wild
On a new The Orthodox Moviegoer, Bobby Maddex reviews Into the Wild (2007), directed by Sean Penn and starring Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt, and Jena Malone.
Monday, October 12, 2009
For the Life of the World: Part Four
On a new At the Intersection of East and West, Dcn. Michael Hyatt takes his class through the Divine Liturgy, explaining the significance of each moment up through the Kiss of Peace.


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Creeping eruption (also called cutaneous larva migrans or sand-worm disease) is a skin infection caused by hookworms, which are normally found in dogs and cats. The parasite spreads to humans through skin contact with the eggs found in dog and cat feces on the ground. It commonly occurs after exposure to moist, sandy areas that are contaminated. Characterized by severe itching with a red progressive, winding rash (advancing up to 1 to 2 cm per day), it is sometimes accompanied by small blisters. The infection usually appears on areas of the body that have been directly exposed to the contaminated ground, such as the feet, legs, buttocks, or back.
The following are the most common symptoms of creeping eruption. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
Winding, snake-like rash. Usually, the hookworm burrows along a tract that creates a winding rash.
The symptoms of creeping eruption may resemble other skin conditions. Always consult your doctor for a diagnosis.
Creeping eruption may be treated with antiparasitic drugs, such as albendazole.
In the United States, deworming of cats and dogs and effective public sanitation have decreased the frequency of hookworms. Infection is more likely in tropical and semitropical countries. According to the CDC, most cases are reported in travelers to the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and South America. Since the hookworm larvae enter the human body through bare feet, wearing shoes will help prevent infections.
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ASHLAND, Ky. (AP) — Documentary filmmaker Michael Crisp says he has added new footage to his film, "The Very Worst Thing," about a 1958 bus crash in eastern Kentucky that killed 26 children and the bus driver.
The documentary tells the story of the tragic crash, which happened on Feb. 18 near Prestonsburg in Floyd County when the bus collided with a tow truck and plunged over an embankment into the Big Sandy River.
Crisp told The Independent (http://bit.ly/XwRZ77) that the footage will be included when the film is shown at the SIPP Theatre in Paintsville next month.
He said he hoped that the documentary would spur a search for forgotten photos and film of the disaster.
"About a month ago I was at the Jenny Wiley Festival in Prestonsburg and a man came up to me and said, 'I have something you may be interested in seeing.' In 1958 he and his dad owned an 8mm film camera so they went to the riverbank and shot footage," the film director said. "They captured footage of the school bus resting on the river bank after they pulled it out. And, there were 10 to 12 additional scenes from the rescue and recovery, including victims being taken to the armory in downtown Prestonsburg and scenes from the West Prestonsburg bridge as they were dragging for bodies with nets."
He said almost everything in the footage was relevant to the film.
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Date: Wednesday 9th May 2012 (sort of a cheat this, I forgot to take pic yesterday, so had to put it all on again today....yesterday I didn't have added paint on my feet, legs, hands and face from teaching an art lesson).
Weather: Sun, clouds 91F/33C AND IT RAINED! :)
Me Made Stuff worn: Refashioned dress from JCPenney sales in 2010...it was a size 28 so I had to chop and refit it down to my 20/22. Unfortunately I don't have any before pics. Also me made hair flower again made from wired red glitter ribbon and green felt. And personalised bag.....
Non Me Made Stuff worn: Bangles from Target again (2012) not quite sure why I'm sporting the German flag colours....red mules I bought on ebay years and years ago. And my new Iris Apfel/Harry Potter sunglasses.....which not being prescription I can't see a blinking thing through them....but I love them (from Target, where else).
Sew Weekly Challenge this week: Mix It Up: using at least 2 different prints in an outfit.
What I'm making: Another maxi dress, bodice is now made but still undecided about whether to make the skirt patchworky, or be inspired by Mena's post on mixing prints on Sew Weekly.
Things To Do Today (other than sewing): Had Melchett off school today, her foot was too painful....doctors tomorrow.
Song I office-wheely-chair-danced and sang along to too loudly to during day: This Charming Man - The Smiths (BEST SONG EVER WRITTEN, EVER, that first 4 seconds of Johnny Marr's twangy guitar transport me back to summer 1984, instantly relaxing me and the lyrics are perfection).
TV I watched during the day: Britain's Got Talent Live Semifinals including the fabulous Beatrix Von Bourbon.
Thoughts about outfit after wearing for the day: This was the first short, fitted dress I converted or made....it's taken me a long time to convince myself I can wear it....but I love the boldness of the pattern.
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Ozil on Arsenal, Wenger and Real Madrid
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Dr. Kumanyika thanked the Subcommittee for all of their hard work and developing the LHI recommendations. She then opened up the floor for questions and comments from the Committee members.
Dr. Troutman commended the Subcommittee on their great work in crafting the recommendations. He does note that he continues to query himself over the feasibility of measuring the social determinants of health and cites the problem of intricately connected factors. He also mentioned the notion of geography of opportunity neighborhoods and its impact on populations and how this can be included in the measure of social determinants. Dr. Manderscheid responded that the Committee can include a recommendation to HHS that they continue developing measures and objectives for the social determinants of health. This way, the Committee will be providing a proposal (i.e., Social Determinants indicator) and making a recommendation for further HHS work. Dr. Manderscheid also added that the Economic Hardship Index accounts for geography of opportunity neighborhoods and is organized by county and community. Dr. Kumanyika added that the Committee's recommendations do not preclude more work on measuring social determinants through Healthy People 2020.
Dr. Felitti asked whether the concept of "family" could be incorporated in the Social Determinants topic area. He noted that some of the most destructive forces in the developmental stages of life are within one's own family; however, a taboo against exploring the inner workings of families still exists. Dr. Manderscheid responded by saying that several options exist for this addition. "Family" could be added to the Social Determinants indicator but could also be incorporated in Foundational Health Measures by recommending that HHS conduct work in family issues. A Committee member stated that Social Determinants is currently written in a global context and should stay as listed. Dr. Manderscheid agreed, saying that developmental issues around family will be addressed in the Foundational Health Measures.
A Committee member raised an objection to the wording of bullet point C under Healthy and Active Lifestyle. He proposed a change from "reduce food insecurity" to "improve food security" to eliminate the double negative and state it in the affirmative. Dr. Manderscheid responded that the Subcommittee was employing language from Healthy People 2020 and that this change in wording can be made as a friendly amendment. Dr. Kumanyika recommended phrasing the rewording as a comment; others agreed.
A Committee member noted that the Environmental Determinants indicator includes the built environment which engenders concerns such as the context of housing. However, the objectives under this topic do not necessarily relate to the built environment. Dr. Manderscheid responded that the Committee can recommend that HHS provide a more comprehensive framework to address the built environment through the Foundation Health Measures. Dr. Kumanyika added that current coverage of the topic is lacking. A Committee member further noted that HHS should hone in on the area of Social Determinants, as this is the most critical area of personal and community health that has yet to be adequately addressed.
Dr. Manderscheid said the initiative that the Secretary talked about recently on health disparities connects strongly to LHIs.Ms. Blakey added that part of that initiative dealt with data collection of minority population groups that are currently underrepresented in national data surveys. There was a follow-up conference that addressed LGBT populations, and the National Center for Health Statistics will look at sexual orientation in their surveys. NORC will send out details on the data collection initiative for minority groups.
Next, Dr. Kumanyika asked for the members' reactions to the LHI Subcommittee's second and third recommendations. There were no comments for the second recommendation on how the multi-measure health indices differ from the overarching measure of health. For the third recommendation, the overarching measure of health, a Committee member stated that it is difficult to envision what an overarching measure of health is going to look like. The Committee member asked whether the Subcommittee is recommending work to be done on a measure similar to the Physical Quality of Life Index. He also inquired about the specific factors to be included in the measure so that it may encompass an overarching measure of health. In response, Dr. Manderscheid stated that several factors will comprise this measure, including health related quality of life and well-being, social/economic/environmental determinants, and health disparities. The question posed to HHS is how to meaningfully combine these different factors to create one overarching measure. He also noted the importance of this recommendation, given that so few resources are currently are devoted to this area. A Committee member added that HHS should reflect on the Health Equity Index developed over a decade ago, given its inclusion of social determinants.
Another Committee member suggested that the Prosperity Index may also be an important tool in the implementation of this recommendation. She asked HHS about the existence of a global Healthy People working group on LHIs. Ms. Blakey responded affirmatively, saying that the group may want to take on this task. Dr. Kumanyika acknowledged the challenges of creating an overarching measure of health, citing the area of quality of life/happiness/positive health which is all very controversial to define. She noted that the Committee's recommendation will serve to stimulate work on this highly important topic.
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