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Mia Elizabeth Hood
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Educational Background
B.A., Creative Writing - Rhodes College
M.A., Literacy - Teachers College, Columbia University
Ed.D., Curriculum and Teaching - Teachers College, Columbia University (expected, December 2015)
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Adolescent literacy; multimodal literacy; poststructural feminist approaches to curriculum and pedagogy; storytelling and narrative; sociocultural and critical perspectives on literacy; pop culture; aesthetics of teaching
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Mia taught 1st grade in New Orleans and 5th, 7th, and 8th grade English Language Arts at KIPP TRUTH Academy in Dallas, Texas. After completing her master's degree in the Literacy Specialist program, she rejoined the KIPP TRUTH faculty as Dean of Instruction. In 2010, Mia served as Middle School ELA Community Leader at the KIPP Foundation. In fall 2011, Mia began doctoral work in Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College. She is a graduate instructor in the Literacy Specialist program, and she consults with schools across the country on implementing and strengthening the workshop model, supporting diverse readers and writers, and developing authentic assessments.
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4151: The Teaching of Writing (Fall)
4139: Constructing Critical Readers (Spring)
4132/4133: Preservice Literacy (Fall/Spring)
4200: Fieldwork in Literacy (Fall)
4502: Masters Action Research Project (Fall-Spring)


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Inspired by St. Patrick's Day, politicians lay on the blarney
NASHUA - Politicians from throughout New Hampshire prepped for St. Patrick's Day by roasting one another and offering some not-ready-for-prime-time humor on Friday, all for a good cause.
Irish wit was flowing during the 22nd Annual Wild Irish Breakfast, sponsored in part by the New Hampshire Union Leader. Participants dished out the annual dose of blarney, and attendees listened to bad jokes, Irish blessings and some serious tributes to The PLUS Co., a local organization dedicated to helping adults with developmental disabilities.
Gov. Maggie Hassan was the target of some good-natured ridicule during the event, and she wasn't shy about taking a few shots of her own at former elected officials. While she supports bringing rail transportation back to New Hampshire, Hassan wisecracked that the Nashua community is especially invested in the initiative because it wants to give former Mayor Bernie Streeter a one-way ticket back to Concord. Hassan continued with the zingers, saying she was quite uncomfortable after taking over former Gov. John Lynch's office - that is, until she was able to remove his booster seat.
The governor also made light of her proposed budget, apologizing for the slow process: She said her mistake was to use the same accountant as Jennifer Horn, chairwoman of the New Hampshire Republican Party.
According to Sen. Peggy Gilmour, the worst part of being re-elected is the pathetic attempts at humor each year at the Wild Irish Breakfast. Gilmour brought props to the table for her speech on Friday, handing over a large, fluffy pair of dice to Hassan to hang on the rearview mirror of her "governor-mobile."
"We are actually betting on the governor that she is going to pull it off," Gilmour said, referring to Hassan's proposal to include $80 million in gambling licensing fees in the state budget.
Sister Paula Marie Buley, president of Rivier University, also had a moment in the spotlight, and it wasn't to give the blessing before the meal. Gilmour encouraged the audience to follow Sister Buley on Twitter, remarking that the sister's account name is "Nuns of Steel."
Another panelist, Boston Bruins legend Bob Sweeney, was called out for cursing publicly in the presence of a nun - not once, but twice.
Although Mayor Donnalee Lozeau also engaged in some roasting, she was relatively generous and kind in her remarks, even handing out symbolic gifts to her fellow speakers. The mayor gave Hassan a paper pot of gold, telling the crowd, "Let us all wish her the luck of the Irish today, as a pot of gold is nearly impossible to reach."
On a more serious note, Lozeau commended the clients of The PLUS Co., who are working hard to become more independent individuals who are making significant contributions to the community. She mentioned two clients who are serving as interns at City Hall, working in the mayor's office and the community development office.
The roasting was all for a worthy cause to raise money for an organization that empowers people like Jeff Shilke, who shared his personal success story with the audience. Shilke, grew up in Merrimack and eventually enrolled in The PLUS Co.'s INCOME Program after holding various jobs at Target and Papa Ginos. Following completion of the program, Shilke now works at The PLUS Co. as a receptionist and office assistant.
"At The PLUS Company, we think of the possibilities. We think of the impossibilities," said Bob Purcell, chairman of the board of directors, emphasizing that miracles really can happen.
The Wild Irish Breakfast, although quirky in nature, is a serious fundraiser for the PLUS Co., an acronym for People Learning Useful Skills. The event raises thousands of dollars to support programs that assist individuals with disabilities, and help them develop lifelong skills and promote independence.
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Five Samples Used By Just Blaze That We Absolutely Love
Five Samples Used By Just Blaze That We Absolutely Love
Sampling has always held a special place in hip-hop. Producers like Just Blaze (born Justin Smith) are the ones who have made this possible by taking older records and flipping them into new, creative ideas for listeners to enjoy. In a career that spans a little over a decade, the Paterson, New Jersey native has worked with the likes of Jay Z, Kanye West, Eminem, and T.I., and in every instance he's delivered incredible production that has earned him respect and acclaim from peers and critics alike.Aside from his signature drop on songs—which is appropriately him shouting out his name—Just Blaze is best recognized for his sampling of '70s soul records, something Kanye West was known for earlier in his production career. Just Blaze has an amazing ear for selecting these records too, which shows just how knowledgeable the veteran producer truly is when it comes to music. We've highlighted five samples he's used in the past that hold up on their own, as well as why they work so well with the songs Just Blaze ended up producing. You can thank us later for expanding your music catalog.
1. Curtis Mayfield, "Move On Up"
Just Blaze and Kanye West both came up as in-house producers for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s. There they played significant roles in shaping the musical landscape for Jay Z and his roster of rappers. West branched out as an artist soon after, and it only made sense that the two would reunite once again, this time Just Blaze playing the soulful conductor for the Chicago rapper on his 2005 single "Touch the Sky" featuring Lupe Fiasco. The song samples Curtis Mayfield's "Move on Up," a jubilant funk tune that just as easily inspires its listeners to strive for greatness as it makes them want to dance. Just Blaze's transparent use of the slowed down horn sample goes to show just how timeless Mayfield's 1970 record really is.
2. Rose Royce, "I'm Going Down"
Just Blaze was the man behind the boards for Harlem rapper Cam'ron's 2002 breakout single "Oh Boy." The record was a bubbly collaboration with Cam's close Dipset associate Juelz Santana, and it sampled "I'm Going Down" by Rose Royce. The irony here is that while "Oh Boy" was all about toasting to your successes, "I'm Going Down" innocently captures heartbreak with a whole lot of soul. And yet, Just Blaze pulled the connection off seamlessly. Rose Royce would be proud.
3. Tom Brock, "There's Nothing In This World That Can Stop Me From Loving You"
Jay Z's 2001 single "Girls, Girls, Girls" was the perfect balance of hip-hop with pop appeal. The song delivers a sweet and soulful tone, with Jay Z rapping about his affinity for the opposite gender. The veteran Brooklyn MC was able to capture this vibe thanks to Just Blaze, who took Tom Brock's wonderful 1974 record "There's Nothing In This World That Can Stop Me from Love You" and turned it into a modern ode to women across the world. The listener can distinctly hear Brock's sped-up vocals on "Girls, Girls, Girls," which is the audible icing on the cake here.
4. Lamont Dozier, "Put Out My Fire"
Just Blaze may be best known for his contributions to rap, but that doesn't mean he shies away from working with artists in other genres. A superb example of this is his remix for Faith Evans on "Burnin Up," where the veteran producer took the R&B singers' upbeat single and gave it an extra touch of soul by sampling Lamont Dozier's "Put Out My Fire." Released in 1974, the record is a call to those who have a burning passion for love, with Dozier crooning about his affections over swaying strings and funky drums.
5. Billy Stewart, "Cross My Heart"
Within the last five years, New Orleans rapper Jay Electronica has gone from relatively unknown to one of hip-hop's most lauded acts, and he hasn't even released an album yet. Electronica's crossover came on his 2009 single "Exhibit C," which is widely regarded as one of the best beats that Just Blaze has ever made. The song samples "Cross My Heart" by Billy Stewart, a soulful tune that illustrates one man's pursuit for true love. It's a theme that many can relate to, and Stewart's hearty vocals sampled in the background of Jay Electronica's "Exhibit C" takes this record to another level.


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I need to replace my cassette (Shimano HG30 8speed 11-32) and chain (KMC Z7) that is currently on my bike (pinnacle Aura), however these parts are now discontiuned and I need to find the replacments. I have been recommended the HG51 cassette but don't know which chain to get. Can anyone help?
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Any 8-speed chain should work. If you want to be absolutely sure, get one made by the same company that made the cassette. I believe Shimano still makes several 8-speed chains.
I have just purchased Shimano HG51 (11 - 30 tooth) casette and HG50 chain... I haven't fitted them yet but I have been advised they are compatible... see original post here.
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Discussion in 'Gimp Tips & Tutorials' started by thinkle77, Nov 6, 2009.
What does it say?
i think it says music to my soul
Of course it does?
Great tutorial btw!
I meant the instructions. A little hard to read.
Oh, yes, haha, next time, try using an actual font, not written by hand,
Oh lol sorry, I used an actual font, I can;t write like that
I wanted to add to to "mood"
Well, you could try making some oyou sig tuts at gimp-tutorials.net
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Step 1: Be prepared
- Buy and use a hidden wallet capable of carrying your passport under your clothing. Or modify some clothing to carry and keep your passport hidden.
- Scan your passport and relevant visa pages and upload to a secure online storage site that you can access from any online computer. I used Google docs to store both pdf and jpg versions.
- Email yourself information like your passport number (some internet cafes have terribly slow connections and may not be able to upload a scan of your passport) and the phone numbers on the backs of any credit cards you travel with in case you need to cancel them.
- Keep a photo copy of your passport and relevant visas in a different bag than your original.
- Give a copy to someone that will be home and accessible that can fax you a copy if necessary.
- Read about the scams and dangers in the area you are going. There are forums on Trip Advisor with some excellent information. WikiTravel often has warnings about the specific countries or cities you may be visiting.
- Carry a few extra passport sized photos in different bags.
- Know where the embassies are located in the country you're in. It might even be worth noting their hours of operation.
- Take photos of all of the things you are bringing with you. (See my documentation.) Save these online where you can retrieve them. Have receipts for anything you might want to file a claim for.
- Consider travel insurance. Pay close attention to all of the details of the policy. Also ask your homeowner insurance provider if your policy would cover theft while on a trip. (Mine did - but my deductible was $1,000 and the value was about $1,060!)
- Request a replacement debit card from your bank but do not activate it. Keep it apart from your current card so you still have fairly easy access to cash just by calling and activating your new card when you cancel the other one.
- For $10, many cellular carriers will give you a SIM card. You can activate it with them over the phone when you have a replacement phone if yours is stolen. I don't usually use my cell phone while on foreign trips but I rely on it once back in the US. Since I usually have to overnight in Seattle on my return it is handy to have once back in the country.
Here is the one I used to replace my lost passport in 2 days.
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Last month two of my clients (Marianne Lee and Harry Fok, from Toronto, Canada) were robbed of their belongings, passports, cameras, money, accessories, etc.. she wanted me to pay for that but I only gave him the service of the tour. I have a tour operator called Go Panama! and all I could do was not to charge for the tour and help her translating her report and sent her to the police station. She thought I was an insurance agency! if you go on a trip please do not blame the travel agent or try to make them pay for your lost items. It is not even proof that she had that in her bag... great tip to take a picture and save all receipts.
The sad thing is that she wrote a review in tripadvisor saying that I didn't help her and didn't responde for her belongings...this was in Panama, at theNational Park: Chagres where natives provide a tour into their village (Embera), this 2 bandits came from the forest....how can I responde for something like that?
They had to renew their passports, almost 200.00 each!
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<Q>Some people are uncomfortable putting their real name online, posting their email address anywhere, or giving out their address. Obviously this suggestion won't work for those people. But it worked great for me. </Q>
I don't doubt it works great for you, it is a good idea, except it will also work out great for the lads in Lagos, Nigeria, too! You know, those 419 scammers, in fact more generally, any scammer / hacker the world over.
Just note these things about the internet-
-The internet is, of course, on all the time!
-Sites (incl Google Docs) are being poked at by hackers for vulnerabilities all the time!
-There are huge online communities and black markets peddling CC numbers, hacking techniques and findings, hacking services, Zombie botnets, VXers, the world over, all relatively untouchable.
-Chances are that Google and everywhere else are being slowly punched away at 24 / 7 / 365 for random account access just for whatever goodies might be within. Its pretty much nearly free to set up and do, its weird to think it, but they'd be mad not to do it for the riches they could pull in!
Time is on their side and its why you keep hearing about compromised personal information from sites that store it all the time.
Its not just the criminals either, its opressive governments, just look in the news at the efforts of China punching away at (hacking) Google for quite some time now!
And if you think nothing can be done with a pic of your Passport stored online, think again. Ever had a loan taken out under your name? Online banking makes it possible, esp with the info you propose people put online!
You ever use a debit card in a shop? Of course you have, some companies are very lax when it comes to data retention and storage of your personal details - I had my debit card cancelled once, the bank only told me it was because the card # was found to have been in posession by criminals, I think it was to do with the highly publicised T K Maxx (TJ Maxx) million plus credit card rip off - I had used my card in there a few months prior to my card being cancelled, but I couldn't be sure it was this.
TK Maxx are only at the pinnacle of the problem because they had a vast amount of CC#s stolen from their computer systems, across the internet. Its the biggest amount of numbers stolen to date. It is literally happening all the time, and if you don't follow the IT news, you wont see it. Some people I speak to even believe the situ is getting better, far from it because scammers are actually making real money from it, its a growing 'profession'.
I work in IT, I keep up to speed on the real issues with internet security. I would NEVER store photographs of my Passport, store credit/debit card numbers, anything like that online ever and I would recommend to anybody that they dont do it. The more people do it, the better a reason for scammers / hackers to poke away at sites like Google Docs with more intensity.
Think I'm being paranoid, check it out for yourself - just take a look at www.theregister.co.uk homepage right now, look at the internet and mobile security stories right now. Theres something on their about it every day, so it doesn't matter when you look!
Heres one recently posted one I just found - http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/01/12/bank_server_breached/
You would think banks would put the investment into making sure things like this dont happen!
Sorry for being all negative, but I'm afraid its all factual. I'm sure other ways of protecting yourself if your docs are stolen when travelling would be preferable, maybe keeping such docs on your password protected smartphone, but I don' t know how much more secure this would be than Google Docs.
Speaking of stuff like this, has anybody seen scammy type adverts pop up on their system, like - "You're computer is vulnerable, click here to scan for viruses"? I'm talking about on the Instructables site! I haven't seen it recently though I'd hope the admins have cleared it up by now.
Have a nice one!
I suppose you could upload these things to Google Docs or cloud file-store sites, but PGP it up first (encrypt it).
Does Google Docs allow you to upload encrypted files?
Note - MS Office password protected files are NOT enough! ;-)
As I said, the danger comes in your data being 'exposed' to possible theft over the internet for long periods of time, possibly between travelling (I don' t travel very often myself, maybe once a year at best).
Am I right in saying that many nations password validity period is ten years? It is in the UK.
In New Zealand it used to be every 10 years (every 5 years if you were a child, but the second application in that time was free). Now it is 5 yearly for everyone and the price increased from NZ$80 to NZ$150. A good money spinner for the govt.
It's the State Department/ Consular Affairs website (the guys that run all the legal officialness of U.S. Passports). There is a lot of info (all of the legally necessary info I would assume) about getting or replacing U.S. Passports and finding embassies, and a lot of other things.
I'm sorry I don't know where to direct anyone outside of U.S. for their info, but I would imagine keeping your searches to official government sources will be most productive and keep the scam artists out of your pockets.
Nice instructable. Good to have options for everyone's different comfort levels with various security issues.
It was a mission. I cannot reccomend strongly enough that a paper print out of your documents in another safe-ish spot in your bags is very handy.
I hope that people in trouble get to this instructable if they google it from somewhere back of beyond. Thankfully, I had a partner who hadn't lost their passport with me when I lost mine. The feeling of being without it is hard to describe but very difficult to work through when you're in the midst of sorting out how to get through all the admin and work constructively with the administrators.
Happy travels to all -- it's worth it!
If you're uncomfortable posting the info to an email address, Google docs, etc., consider using a service like ifile.it. Other upload sites like rapidshare have time limits for files; they're deleted if not accessed within a certain amount of time. ifile.it doesn't delete files and there's no directory anywhere that lists the files they have (that I'm aware of). Save the passport info, cc info, etc. as files in a zipped file (with password, if you're really security conscious) or as a multi page pdf file. Put the link to your files in a safe place because if you lose that you won't access the info.
Here are my suggestions for UK people.
Before travelling go to a photographer and have credit card sized images of the passport main page taken and laminated. Carry them in your wallets and keep one of each passport in your accomodation.
Leave photocopies of passports with a friend or relative. Leave bank phone numbers and credit card company numbers (and card numbers) also in case of wallet loss.
Dont leave your bag with passports cash, credit cards near the front door like I did!!!
Keep a credit card separate from your other valuables. Keep a phone separate.
Check embassy and consulates near your destination(s) and note their phone numbers and opening times.
Do the things that are shown in this 'ible also.
Don't be paranoid - be careful.
Scan all your personal details and put them on the internet?
I thought this was about security??
The way I see it, my information is more secure online than if i carry a photocopy of it in every bag on my trip.
But I'm not overly concerned about identity theft. Heck, my passport is floating around out there somewhere right now.
Passports are fairly useless to other people (except in movies :p).
It's somewhat like your SS#... We're told to keep it under lock and key - but it's super easy (as in $25-$50) to find someone's by running a credit check. This is especially useful (for businesses) when independent contractors don't want to give up their info... There's a lot more than a SSN needed to do anything :p
The nicest feature was an internal zippered pocket where my Canadian passport fit nicely.
Needless to say that vest never left my back in public.
It was also handy for carrying my cash for the day, gum, camera, travel documents, etc...
On the other hand, my wife relied on a passport pouch she wore under her shirt... where only I could get at it. (nudge, nudge, wink, wink)


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Originally published on Fri April 11, 2014 3:32 pm
They call them the "Lazarus" cases, after the Biblical character who died but was revived by Jesus. They are survivors of the latest outbreak of Ebola.
Ebola often grabs global headlines as the killer virus that can result in a death rate of up to 90 percent. But in Guinea, the death rate in the current outbreak has been about 60 percent. So there are survivors — to the delight of the overworked doctors, health workers and, of course, the patients who have recovered.
"I feel reborn," says a vivacious young woman who chose not to give her name because of the stigma associated with the virus. She had tested positive for Ebola and was admitted to the isolation unit in the treatment center run by Doctors Without Borders, a cluster of tents located on the grounds of the main public hospital in Conakry, the capital city.
Her face wreathed in a smile, she tells how she went in with a raging fever and other telltale Ebola symptoms: "When I was admitted everyone was saying there's no cure, there's no vaccine, and I was frightened. That alone could kill you."
A week later, she was discharged. "I'm out — I've totally recovered, and I thank God and the doctors for helping me," she says.
She is one of a handful of patients cleared to go home.
The first person to recover from Ebola and be discharged from the hospital in Conakry is a 30-year-old doctor, who also wants to remain anonymous. He was diagnosed after he began feeling unwell and went for a blood test and checkup.
Other medical professionals call this slight and reserved man a hero, for helping other Ebola patients in isolation. The recovery of the physician and others has given extra motivation to the medical staff, says Henry Gray, emergency coordinator in Guinea for Doctors Without Borders.
"Seeing some of our patients actually survive and walk out under their own steam, it's brilliant," says Gray. "For the patients themselves, they sometimes feel as though they're fighting against all odds, and when they do come through it, there's joy in what is often a sad and difficult place to work."
But with survival can come stigma, he warns.
"The community must understand that the survivor does not pose a threat," he says. The education falls to the medical team assembled by Doctors Without Borders, which includes local medics and others from the World Health Organization, the local Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross. They all are in close contact with the Ministry of Health as well as political, religious and traditional leaders. "But that is a work in progress," Gray admits. "In Guinea, Ebola is an unknown disease; they're not used to it."
The community may think a person is still contagious, says the anonymous doctor who has recovered from the disease. With that fear may come rejection, marginalization and isolation.
He was pained to see how close friends shunned his wife and wouldn't eat the food she cooked — or buy the ginger juice she sells. But her physician husband says he understands people's misgivings.
Like the majority of Guineans, he and his wife are Muslims. "My wife is very religious," says the doctor, and Islam is a religion of forgiveness in his household. "She has forgiven them," he notes of the nervous acquaintances and neighbors. And now, day by day, the friends are coming back to their house to visit.
This is MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm David Greene.
Any outbreak of Ebola grabs global headlines because the killer virus has such high mortality rates. But in the current outbreak in Africa, the nation of Guinea is recording a number of survivors.
NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton introduces us to one.
OFEIBEA QUIST-ARCTON, BYLINE: This vivacious young woman chose not to give her name because of the stigma associated with being tested positive for Ebola. She was admitted to the isolation unit here in Guinea's capital city. It's run by the medical charity Doctors Without Borders, working in a cluster of tents within the grounds of the main public hospital in Conakry.
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: (Foreign language spoken)
QUIST-ARCTON: Her face wreathed in a smile, she says she went in with a raging fever and other telltale Ebola symptoms. But I've survived, she says, I feel reborn. When I was admitted everyone was saying there's no cure for the virus, there's no vaccine and I was frightened. That knowledge alone could kill you. But a week later, she says, I'm out, I've recovered, I've totally recovered and I thank God and the doctors for helping me.
In the past, the Zaire strain of Ebola has killed up to 90 percent of sufferers. With this outbreak in Guinea, more people are surviving. And she is one of the patients cleared to go home.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN: (Foreign language spoken)
QUIST-ARCTON: This 30-year-old physician, who also wants to remain anonymous, was the first patient to recover from Ebola at the treatment centre in Conakry and the first to be discharged. They're calling the survivors the Lazarus cases, after the Biblical character Jesus restored to life. The doctor tells me the medical and nursing professionals who looked after him, and supported him, call him a hero. They tell NPR he was busy helping other Ebola patients in isolation.
His and others' recovery has given staff extra motivation, says Henry Gray, emergency coordinator in Guinea for Doctors Without Borders.
HENRY GRAY: Moral is great. And a boost like seeing some of our patients actually survive and walk out under their own steam, it's just - it's brilliant. For the patients themselves, they sometimes feel as though they're fighting against all odds. And when they do come through it, there's just this joy in what is often quite a sad and difficult place to work.
QUIST-ARCTON: But there's the other side of the coin. Survival, yes, but sometimes stigma, warns Gray.
GRAY: Absolutely, reintegrating patients back into their communities is extremely important. We work extremely closely with our Ministry of Health counterparts, with local authorities, local leaders, the religious leaders to explain to them that once somebody has survived, they have survived - they pose no threat to the local community. But that is a work in progress, especially when, as we are in Guinea, this is an unknown disease, Ebola, they don't know about it. They're not used to it.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN: (Foreign language spoken)
QUIST-ARCTON: You may be better, says the unnamed physician who's recovered from Ebola, but your community may still believe you're contagious. And with that fear may come rejection, marginalization and isolation.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN: (Foreign language spoken)
QUIST-ARCTON: He describes the pain he felt, especially for his wife, when her close friends - neighbors - shunned her and avoided the food she cooked and ginger juice she sells locally within the community. But the recovered physician says he understands people's misgivings and their reaction.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN: (Foreign language spoken)
QUIST-ARCTON: My wife is very religious, says the doctor. In majority Muslim Guinea, he says, Islam is considered a religion of forgiveness. She has forgiven them. We have forgiven them, he says. And, day by day, those friends are coming back to the house to visit.
Ofeibea Quist-Arcton, NPR News, Conakry. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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I have been using these fins for a while. I am a size 8/9 shoe. I ordered them in Small because the X-Small were too tight. I started using them a NeoSport light shoe, but the fins almost came off because the spring strap did not grip tight enough and the foot cup was too large. I switched to a DeepSee full bootie because the back grip for the fin straps and the toe rubber fitted snugglier inside the foot cup. Even with that, I wear the fin strap high to ensure it does not fall off.
As for the performance, it is great. I do kick softly and the fins do the rest. I have used them in still salt water and currents and work great.
The split fin may bend under and become a hazard when in the boat. I have to watch on this when I step in the boat with the fins on.
I purchased them with dark blue panels. After several dives you could see the gray/white scratches from rocks in the blue panels. The logo also faded after several dives. I guess a light panel color may mask the scratches better.
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Used these on 6 dives so far. I was skeptical of split fins given all the mixed reviews and opinions, but with a little homework and practice, I've found them able to move just as well as my paddle fins but with a NOTICEABLE difference in the amount of air consumed. It's all in the technique and when done right you exert yourself far less. They aren't without a couple of drawbacks though. First, they're pretty heavy, so not great to travel with. Second, I'm not sold on the spring straps, and even though my boots have a notch to keep it from happening, I've already had one come off on entry, which is a problem because it sunk like a rock. Luckily my buddy was able to retreive it, but I could have been out a large chunk of change.
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Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens
Childhood and adolescence are stages in life filled with tremendous growth and development as young people create an identity, assume responsibility and navigate relationships. Most young people experience their share of ups and downs during these years, but come through it without major difficulties. The development of bipolar disorder, however, can complicate many aspects of a young person's life. Being aware, supportive and engaged helps them overcome obstacles and stay on track.
How common is bipolar disorder in children and teens, and who's at risk?
Over 10 million Americans have bipolar disorder. More than one-half of all cases are diagnosed between the ages 15 to 25, although it can be diagnosed in childhood. There is strong evidence that bipolar disorder tends to emerge in adolescence. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that more than one-half of all cases are diagnosed between the ages of 15 to 25. Two percent of younger teens report bipolar symptoms with an increase to 3.1 percent of older teens. Within a given year 2.2 percent of all adolescents are affected by bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder tends to run in families, but most children with a family history of bipolar disorder will not develop the illness. However, a young person from a family with a history of bipolar disorder is up to six times more likely to develop the illness.
In a young person's life a stressful event such as a death in the family, serious illness, or moving or changing schools can be a trigger for the first episode. In some cases, substance use can trigger the disorder. However, for some adolescents there is no cause or explanation.
What is bipolar disorder, and what are the warning signs and symptoms in children and teens?
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that is characterized by extreme moods alternating between a very high, manic state and a low, depressive state. These mood states are called episodes and can change or cycle multiple times a day or from days to months. Occasionally, someone may experience both mania and depression which is called a mixed episode.
Often the first signs of bipolar disorder are severe moodiness, unhappiness or others symptoms of depression. The first manic episode develops next possibly triggered by stress or trauma, but sometimes there is not a clear reason. Symptoms of bipolar disorder fall into two categories: mania and depression.
Symptoms of mania include:
- Acting overly joyful or silly that is not normal behavior.
- Having a short fuse or extremely short temper.
- Appearing to be thinking or talking a mile a minute.
- Sleeping very little without feeling tired.
- Talking and thinking about sex more than usual.
- Engaging in risky behavior, thrill seeking behavior or over-involvement in activities.
- Hallucinations or delusions, which can result from severe episodes of mania.
Symptoms of depression include:
- Feeling extremely sad or hopeless.
- Being in an irritable mood.
- No longer interested in activities that were once enjoyedhobbies, sports, friendships.
- Sleeping too much, hardly ever or trouble falling asleep.
- Moving slowly or restlessness.
- Changes in appetite or weight.
- Little or no energy.
- Problem concentrating.
- Aches and pains for no reason.
- Recurrent thoughts or talk of death or suicide. During a period of depression thoughts or talking about suicide must be taken seriously.
Children and teenagers often have early warning signs that show bipolar disorder might be developing.
Children may experience severe temper tantrums when told "no." Tantrums can last for hours while the child continues to become more violent. They may also show odds displays of happy or silly moods and behaviors.
Teenagers may experience a drop in grades or suspension from school, quit a sports team or other activity, be arrested for fighting or drug use, engage in risky sexual behavior possibly resulting in pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease, or talk about death or suicide.
How is bipolar disorder diagnosed?
The process of diagnosing bipolar disorder involves an assessment including both a medical and psychological evaluations to rule out other illnesses which produce similar symptoms like hyperthyroidism or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The use of substances such as alcohol and drugs can complicate an evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. A substance use disorder and bipolar disorder create a situation call co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis. Both conditions need to be treated at the same time for best results.
A medical evaluation will involve tests, screenings and imaging studies looking for other illnesses or abnormalities in brain structure or function. Unfortunately, these tests can only rule out medical explanations for symptoms and are not able to help with specific aspects of psychiatric diagnosis.
A psychological evaluation includes an observation of appearance and behavior, talking about moods and feelings, asking about thoughts of harming self or others, evaluating thinking ability, age-appropriate behaviors, emotional wellness and possible psychotic symptoms. It may also include psychological testing.
Recently a controversy has surrounded an increase in bipolar diagnoses among school age children over the past two decades. The creation of a new mental health condition, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), with a different set of mood symptoms will potentially refine the diagnostic process arriving at more accurate diagnoses. DMDD better describes school age children who are intensely irritable, have temper tantrums and do not have classic symptoms of mania. Early evidence suggest this group does not have a substantial risk of developing bipolar disorder as adults, but may have other co-occurring disorders like depression.
What type of treatment works for adolescents with bipolar disorder?
It is important to have bipolar disorder diagnosed early so effective treatment can begin. Finding what works for a young person can be challenging and most often a combination of several different types of treatment including medication, psychosocial therapies, educational support and external support systems works best.
A treatment plan may include:
Medication. Medication is often effective in the stabilization and treatment of bipolar disorder. However, not everyone responds to medications in the same way. Frequently, different combinations of medication at varying dosages are tried to achieve the best result for a young person.
Psychosocial treatments. Psychosocial treatments can help a young person and their families learn how to live successfully with bipolar disorder. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a successful form of individual therapy. It focuses on the relationships between negative or automatic thoughts, feelings and behaviors. It helps a young person learn ways to cope with stress, life challenges and manage their symptoms.
Family therapy. Family and home life are significantly affected and family therapy can be very helpful by improving communication, working out conflicts and learning to cope with the stress associated with your child's condition.
Family education and support. Family education and support are important. NAMI offers family education programs and support groups. NAMI Basics Education Program is designed for parents and caregivers of children and teens experiencing a mental health disorder. You can locate a program near you by contacting your local NAMI Affiliate.
Support in school. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) can provide a young person with an academic environment that helps them achieve success. Talk to your child's counselor or school psychologist to identify appropriate services and school options.
Before applying to college, it's smart to research each college or university's mental health support system. Careful planning and preparation can identify campuses with a supportive environment where a young person can be successful. NAMI on Campus provides information and resources to support students' mental health. It helps to ensure that all students have positive, successful and fun college experiences.
Support from friends and family. Healthy, positive relationships with friends and family are very important to wellness. StrengthofUs is an online community developed by NAMI and young adults. It is designed to inspire young people impacted by mental health issues to think positive, stay strong and achieve their goals through peer support and resource sharing.
Hospitalization. It may be necessary to hospitalize a young person during a severe mania episode or if their safety is at risk. Your child's psychiatrist or doctor can arrange for an admission to an appropriate hospital to help get symptoms under control.
If you are concerned about suicide or the safety of another person, call 911. It is important when you call to be prepared with necessary information and to be sure everyone understands that it is a psychiatric emergency.
What can I do to help my child and support their treatment?
Learning about bipolar disorder will help you understand what your young person is experiencing and recognize symptoms. Remember, symptoms are not willful acts, but expressions of an illness.
A young person will need to accept living with bipolar disorder and work to adjust their self-image. They may be uncomfortable talking to others about their condition, so by offering a loving, supportive ear you can make all the difference.
Here are a few tips:
- Recognize and treat mood changes early. This may help reduce the length of manic or depressive episodes.
- Create a quiet and peaceful environment with established routines for bedtime.
- Control the amount of stress in your child's life; reduce conflict and arguing, manageable activities or lessen academic requirements.
- Encourage your child to exercise; this is important to balancing moods.
- Getting enough consistent sleep and eating a balanced diet helps with energy level and reduces stress.
- Substance use makes bipolar disorder worse. Be alert to warning signs and get help fast.
- Limit beverages with caffeinesoda, coffee, tea, energy drinks.
Find support for the family. Don't forget to provide you and your family with support as well. NAMI education and support programs give you opportunities to connect with others that share your experience as a family member of a young person living with mental illness and to learn valuable skills like problem solving, communication and coping. Your local NAMI Affiliate will put you in touch with people in your community that can help.
Reviewed by Ken Duckworth, M.D., May 2014


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"This chunky, smoky salsa tastes amazing with tortilla chips. Roasted tomatoes, garlic, onion and jalapeno are blended with cilantro and cumin to create one of the tastiest and easiest Mexican-inspired recipes you'll ever try."
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roma (plum) tomatoes
2 cloves
garlic, unpeeled
1 small
onion, quartered
jalapeno chile pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons
olive oil
1 teaspoon
ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon
3 tablespoons
fresh lime juice
1/4 cup
chopped fresh cilantro
Great salsa! The first time I made it, I thought that the charred skin was to be removed before blending. I tried it both ways and found the charred skin adds a lot of flavor. I core the tomatoes & jalapeno, cut them in two and place them skin side up before broiling; I found this faster and not as messy handling the hot foods. Great way to eat healthy tomatoes; I use this sauce as a side dish with chicken or beef too.
Not a fan of the texture - sort of mushy.
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I've made this salsa a number of times, and adjusted it each time. I have add about 8-10 cloves of garlic to one batch; it was excellent. I also have swapped the jalapeno out and replaced it with habaneros and scotch bonnets, just to see how it tastes. If you like a bit more heat than what a jalapeno delivers, try the scotch bonnet variety instead (be sure to wash your hands well after handling and do NOT touch your eyes!). I also have used a small spanish onion or red onion, and like the results better than with a plain white onion.
One very helpful thing I've done based on the advice of another reviewer: I halve and core the tomatoes *before* putting them in to roast and remove the skin from the garlic cloves as well. It makes it MUCH easier to handle after you take them out from under the broiler.
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This recipe is very easy and flavorful. My favorite suggestion has been to add 2-3 tsp of Liquid Smoke. The Smoked Tomato Salsa has been very popular this summer. Thanks, Katherine!
We used tomatoes from our garden rather than Romas which tasted fine but was very liquidy after blackening. Wish I would have cored before broiling. We offset the sweet taste with more salt and added a chipotle chili (the canned kind in the adobo sauce). The result was outstanding. Will make this one everytime.
This was a really good recipe. Maybe I am not very proficient with a food processor but I found that hand-chopping all the ingredients (though more time consuming) pays off because it tasted much better, was less watery, and every thing was more evenly chopped.
We LOVE this stuff! I have to check the chip supply when I make this because once we start, we can't stop! I'm making a double batch today for the holiday weekend and visiting relatives. Two jalapenos is perfect for us, but they like their salsa super hot...so I'll double that amount for them!
This was my first salsa and was SO good. If you don't like it too hot you may want to omit some of the jalepeno seeds.
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|I am adorned in a lovely set of crown jewels made especially for me since I am the royal cobra.
|Cleo de Nile. I know I shouldn't boast but Cleo de Nile is definitely the most regal pet at Monster High.
|Favorite Activity
|Sunning myself on my royal rock.
|Biggest Pet Peeve
|When Cleo de Nile forgets to heat my rock before my royal nap. I hate crawling onto a cold rock.
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|It depends what I am in the mood for when I decide to grab a bite.
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Hissette is Cleo de Nile's pet cobra.
Physical Description
Hissette is a light blue Egyptian cobra, with all sorts of funky jewelry on her neck, a small crown on her head, and a small ring on her tail.
Bio Description
"Her hiss is, honestly much worse than her, er, somewhat poisonous bite"
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'Basic' Hissette is curled up in a sitting position.
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Hissette's Monster Cross toy comes packaged with Crescent. Her skeleton is green.
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Hissette is one of the second three Friends plushies released and is packaged with Cleo de Nile.
- In The Ghoul Next Door, Hissette was a gift from Deuce, to Cleo. Deuce said that Hissette was his mom's "first gray hair". Also for a good part of the book, she was turned to stone, and Cleo wore her around her right bicep. However, in Cleo's diary, and thus the doll universe, it says that she was sent from Egypt.


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The "We Can't Stop" singer appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Tuesday to promote her new hit single … but she left her pants at home.
Cyrus, 20, paired very tiny black shorts and a white crop top with black thigh high boots, an oversized jacket, and chains. The talk show host clearly noticed Cyrus's lack of clothes from the waist down as he greeted her.
"I did not realize when you walked out you were wearing your underpants," Kimmel quipped.
"I know, have you ever had someone sit on your couch — well probably on your own personal couch, but not on this couch — in their underwear?" Cyrus responded.
"The only one on my couch in their underpants is me," Kimmel replied, looking slightly uncomfortable.
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Fall colors
Leaf viewers may have a good year to see vivid colors this year, according to Jeff Goerndt, the State Forest Section supervisor at the Iowa DNR.
"I think we're going to have a good fall color year because of the weather we're having," Goerndt says. "You get the best and brightest colors when you've got the kind of fall weather we have now where you get sunny days and crisp, cool nights.
Typically, the best fall colors are in Northeast Iowa, but there are some good areas in Central Iowa too, says Goerndt.
Leaves will change across north Iowa between the last week of September to the second week of October. Central Iowa will see leaves changing from the first to third weeks of October. Southern Iowa will see leaves change from the second week to the end of October.
What changes where is subject to weather. How vivid and how long leaves remain is also determined by weather.
As days get shorter, trees release a chemical called phytochrome. This chemical slows down chlorophyll production and allows the tree go dormant. The loss of chlorophyll (which is green) allows the colors of the leaf to show.
Leaf pigment is also influenced by the amount and acidity of sap in the trees. More acidic sap gives trees more reds and brighter colors. Less acidic saps gives trees duller and more yellow colors.
Leaf watching season can be cut short by drought and/or strong wind events.
"Drought can also cause the colors to be less brilliant," says Goerndt. "When trees are stressed, the leaves tend to turn brown and fall off. In areas where there's severe drought, we're seeing early leaf drop."
The DNR has a fall colors hotline which can be found, along with other information, at: www.iowadnr.gov/Environment/Forestry/ForestryLinksPublications/FallColor.as
Tree stands
An estimated 50,000 archery deer hunters will climb into treestands in Iowa, and an untold number will fall.
One in every three hunters who hunt from a treestand will fall at some point in their hunting career, and of those, 75 to 80 percent occurs while ascending or descending the tree.
Nationally, 300-500 hunters are killed annually in treestand accidents and another 6,000 will have treestand related injuries.
Tree stand incidents are one of the leading causes of injury to hunters. The DNR urges hunters to utilize the following safety tips:
• Always wear a full body harness, also known as a fall arrest system, when you are in a tree stand, as well as when climbing into or out of a tree stand. Make sure it is worn properly. Treestand harnesses have an expiration date and should be replaced when they expire and/or if a fall occurs.
• A safety strap should be attached to the tree to prevent falling more than 12 inches.
• Always inspect the safety harness for signs of wear or damage before each use.
• Follow the 3 point rule of tree stand safety. Always have 3 points of contact to the steps or ladder before moving. Be cautious that rain, frost, ice, or snow can cause steps to become extremely slippery. Check the security of the step before placing your weight on it.
• Always hunt with a plan and if possible a buddy. Before you leave home, let others know your exact hunting location, when you plan to return and who is with you.
• Always carry emergency signal devices such as a cell phone, walkie-talkie, whistle, signal flare, personal locator device and flashlight on your person at all times and within reach even while you are suspended. Watch for changing weather conditions. In the event of an accident, remain calm and seek help immediately.
• Always select the proper tree for use with your tree stand. Select a live straight tree that fits within the size limits recommended in your tree stand's instructions. Do not climb or place a tree stand against a leaning tree.
• Never leave a tree stand installed for more than two weeks since damage could result from changing weather conditions and/or from other factors not obvious with a visual inspection.
• Always use a haul line to pull up your gear and unloaded firearm or bow to your tree stand once you have reached your desired hunting height. Never climb with anything in your hands or on your back. Prior to descending, lower your equipment on the opposite side of the tree.
• Be aware of suspension trauma. A rear attached full body harness is intended to prevent falls, not to be suspended in for any length of time. Suspension trauma can happen in less than 20 minutes and can be fatal. Hunters should attach an additional foot strap to the body harness to take the pressure off their upper legs and carry a pocket knife to cut away the harness if the situation turns critical.
Wildlife cover
Fall tillage practices, even reduced tillage techniques such as disking and chisel plowing, can eliminate waste grains and crop residue that provides important food and cover for species such as pheasants, quail, partridge, turkey, and deer.
Studies of harvested untilled crop fields show wildlife consume 55-85 percent of the waste corn and soybeans between fall harvest and the following spring.
The corn stubble and stalks remaining in untilled cornfields also provide concealment cover for pheasants, quail, and partridge, so the birds are not so exposed to predators when feeding in the winter, said Todd Bogenschutz, wildlife research biologist with the Department of Natural Resources.
Research shows even reduced tillage methods, such as disking and chisel plowing, reduce waste grains available to wildlife by 80 percent and reduce crop stubble by 50 percent or more.
Farmers and landowners can leave a free food plot for wildlife by simply not fall plowing their fields, said Bogenschutz.
"No till farming is a great way to leave food and cover for wildlife. Leaving stubble is also a great way to capture soil moisture for next year," he said.


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Nearly 80% of publishers expect eBook sales to surpass physical books within 15 years
At the London Book Fair 2011, a survey of visiting publishers was carried out by IBS Bookmaster and has revealed that 79% of publishers expect sales of eBooks to overtake physical book sales within 15 years. Of this, 32% expect to achieve this within 10 years and 15% within 5. Only 18% said that ebook sales will never surpass physical.
Ludo Hertroijs, VP of IBS Bookmaster, comments, "The belief within publishers that eBook sales are set to increase dramatically over the next 10 years or so is very much in line with our own product roadmap, which is focused on delivering digital and web enablement solutions. EBooks need much the same level of transactional management and reporting requirements as physical books and our software provides a seamless, publishing specific solution to achieve this. For example, the management of royalties, rights and permissions is made even more complex by digital content sales and publishers need advanced, integrated systems to help them deal with this efficiently and cost-effectively."
The same question asked at last year's LBF revealed that only 60% believed eBook sales would surpass physical in the same time frame. However, this may have been due to the lack of international visitors thanks to the Icelandic ash cloud.
The survey also revealed that 63% of publishers do not see the current economic climate as being a hindrance to investment in new technology. This is up from 41% last year and shows that confidence is returning to the industry. A major concern for publishers though is the effect that discount retailers, such as supermarkets and Amazon, will have on margins. 84% have expressed this as their most pressing issue, up from 65% last year.
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