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Miami | NASA has neglected alcohol use and the psychological health of astronauts "since the earliest days of the astronaut program," and alcohol still is readily available in the crew quarters at the Kennedy Space Center, a panel of experts reported Friday.
Rather than postpone launches of the shuttle and other spacecraft, the independent panel confirmed, some NASA officials may have allowed intoxicated astronauts to fly.
One unidentified astronaut reportedly was drunk when he reported for a shuttle launch. Several hours after a mechanical glitch scrubbed liftoff, he was drunk again when he boarded a NASA T-38 jet for a flight home.
"He presented for flight for the shuttle and then for the T-38 in a condition that did not seem fit for duty," said Air Force Col. Richard Bachmann, the panel's chairman.
Another unnamed astronaut was inebriated before boarding a Russian rocket for a flight to the International Space Station, Bachmann said.
"We don't know if these are the only two incidents in the entire history of the astronaut corps or the tip of the iceberg," he said.
He cautioned against any temptation to "impugn the entire astronaut corps" of about 100 men and women, but he and the rest of the committee clearly believed the problem extended much deeper than the two incidents.
They said alcohol use and other behavioral issues are "so deeply ingrained and long-standing that it will take senior leadership action to remediate them."
Despite the report and the widening scandal, alcohol is not being banned in the astronaut quarters, NASA officials said, and will be available to the crew members of shuttle Endeavour while they go into quarantine three days before their Aug. 7 flight.
"There is alcohol available," said Ellen Ochoa, an astronaut who serves as director of flight crew operations. "It is permitted, but it's only for off-duty time."
The seven astronauts, including elementary school teacher Barbara Morgan, were reminded Friday of a policy that had been implicit, should have been obvious, but now is explicit, NASA said.
"You will not consume alcohol within 12 hours of flight, and you will not be under the influence of alcohol at time of launch," Shana Dale, deputy administrator of NASA, said during a news conference in Washington.
The study, one of two conducted in the wake of the apparent emotional meltdown and February arrest of astronaut Lisa Nowak, implied that astronaut behavioral issues have not been considered a safety issue by an agency that is preparing for long-duration flights to the moon and Mars and has claimed to be obsessed by safety since the 2003 loss of shuttle Columbia and its seven astronauts.
Dale and other NASA officials stopped short of accepting that implication, noting that the two reported incidents remained sketchy and unconfirmed. But they said they were determined to learn more about the incidents and the deeper problems.
"We take these issues very seriously," Dale said.
"This is a safety related issue, and we want to get to the bottom of what happened and we intend to do that, and we are not going to be satisfied until we get the whole truth," she said.
Bachmann, an aerospace medical expert, said 14 astronauts and eight NASA flight surgeons shared concerns about alcohol use and other psychological problems that were "remarkably consistent and compelling and deserve focused action."
He revealed no other details of the two known incidents, calling the reports anecdotal but representative of a larger problem: The apparent willingness of some NASA managers to clear an intoxicated astronaut for flight despite the concerns of flight surgeons and other astronauts - rather than deal with the cost and embarrassment of postponing a flight due to alcohol use.
Shuttle astronauts do not have backups who can be called upon as replacements shortly before launch.
"The issue of concern was that the medical advisor or the astronaut peers who should be empowered to raise questions felt that they were not, and they sensed a disregard," Bachmann said.
Among the studies' other findings:
Astronauts undergo some degree of psychological testing during the selection process but virtually no such testing during their annual physicals. NASA said it would add those evaluations to the physicals.
Faced with scarce opportunities to fly already, some astronauts are reluctant to share psychological problems with their superiors or flight surgeons. NASA said it would work to ensure open communication and fair reviews.
No official code of conduct exists for astronauts. NASA said it would create one and make explicit the rule about no alcohol within 12 hours of flight.
Nowak, who was arrested in Orlando and charged with attempted kidnapping and other offenses in a love triangle that involved another astronaut, did not display to co-workers any profound signs of stress before the incident.
"There were no indications that something could have predicted the events that occurred or that anything should have been done to change them," the internal NASA study group reported.
But she had been rude during a public appearance in October, about two months after she returned from her first space flight, and was disappointed about being passed over for another mission.
Nowak has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial. NASA dismissed her in March.
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Miami | NASA has neglected alcohol use and the psychological health of astronauts "since the earliest days of the astronaut program," and alcohol still is readily available in the crew quarters at the Kennedy Space Center, a panel of experts reported Friday.


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Yard of the Month: 2629 Fort Street
Congrats to Mara Rosenberg at 2629 Fort Street, our Yard of the Month winner for May. A Charlottean since 2000, Mara moved to Plaza Midwood in 2015. She and her dog, Owen, love the neighborhood. She wants to acknowledge the wonderful folks at Whole Blooming Landscape, Seeds on 36th: Urban Farm Store, and Steve for the design, maintenance, and wisdom that has resulted in this small patch of beauty. This will be the year she finally masters tomato production, Mara said. Although, she also Continue reading →Find out more »


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- In 2003, 57.2% of academic leaders believed that online education was the same or even superior compared to face-to-face learning.
- And just two years later, that number had increased to 77%
- 80% of faculty members use at least one online social media site to support their professional career activities.
- As of 2012, 62.4% of all colleges and universities offered fully online programs.
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By Marc Livitz: Several if not most in the boxing industry could have predicted that former welterweight champion Victor Ortiz would have the chance to achieve the same notoriety in 2012 as he did in 2011. Last year's memories of the Oxnard, California fighter stretched from breathtaking to bizarre. In April of 2011, Ortiz (29(22)-4(3)-2) was the winning half of an epic battle with Andre Berto, who himself had at the time blazed his way to a perfect 27-0 record. Each fighter was twice sent to the canvas, yet it was ultimately "Vicious" Victor Ortiz who triumphed with a unanimous decision win. Sitting ringside that spring evening at the Foxwoods Resort in Connecticut was none other than Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Boxing and sporting fans alike have come to know the memorable yet for some forgettable result of Ortiz's September 2011 matchup with Mayweather, Jr. He failed to protect himself at all times and for this did he pay so very dearly. Nevertheless, after a six month layoff, Ortiz re-emerged with his sights on a lucrative payday with a return to Las Vegas for a September 2012 (Mexican Independence Day Weekend) showdown with emerging Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. All he had to do was step up and over Jose Manuel "Josesito" Lopez, which was perhaps the expected result in the eyes of many. The Staples Center in Los Angeles was the site of their June 23 matchup and SecondsOut.com would formally like to recognize their fight as the upset of the year for 2012.
Josesito Lopez (30(18)-5(1)) was not seen as the most difficult obstacle for Victor Ortiz. Waiting the wings was the aforementioned Saul Alvarez, who himself was in attendance. Many had all but foreseen a forthcoming staredown in the ring between Alvarez and the heavily favored Ortiz once the Oxnard fighter disposed of the Riverside fighter. Lopez was in fact entering the bout at the heaviest of his career (over 144) and had fought in lower classes throughout his nine years in the ring. Ortiz controlled the majority of the opening round by way of his size and powerful combinations, although Lopez did close the period with some left handed shots of his own. The next few rounds followed a similar pattern: Victor Ortiz would be the stronger fighter, yet Josesito found a way to fight back, even when he felt overwhelmed or even visibly hurt. As the middle of the scheduled twelve round fight closed, Lopez was nursing a swollen left eye. Ortiz would soon learn why your opponent is always dangerous until the final bell sounds or the victorious combatant's glove is raised in some other fashion.
Josesito fought back hard from this point and he definitely got the attention of Victor Ortiz when he landed a set of uppercuts in the seventh round. In the eighth and most especially in the ninth, Ortiz's power did not have the same effect as it did earlier on in the contest. He remained active, yet it was Lopez who was firing back and to a greater extent. He appeared to stun Ortiz as third quarter of the bout came to a close. As the fighters went to their respective corners, the bout was shortly thereafter waved to a halt by referee Jack Reiss. Although Ortiz was ahead on all of the scorecards at the time of the stoppage, he indicated to Reiss that he could not continue. His jaw had been broken.
Nothing spells upset quite like the disappointed look of upset on the face of the vanquished. Josesito Lopez had pulled off the improbable shocker and Ortiz returned dejectedly to his dressing room. He slumped to the floor as he realized that his big money showdown with Saul Alvarez had vanished in a puff of smoke. To perhaps add further insult to injury, it was in fact Lopez who faced Alvarez on September 15 of this year in Las Vegas and he was soundly beaten in five rounds.
Once again, SecondsOut.com congratulates Josesito Lopez who for at least one night grabbed the boxing world by the throat and achieved an improbable win and the Upset of the Year for 2012.
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How to Dress a Child As an '80s Rock Star
Dress your toddler in a feather boa and flowered headband for a classic 1980s costume.
The '80s never seem to die. From Care Bears to My Little Pony, your toddler or preschooler is probably as familiar with these characters as you are. If you want to continue the '80s theme for a family costume party or you simply want your 2- or 3-year-old to be a standout trick-or-treater, consider dressing your little one as an '80s rock star. You probably don't want to dress your toddler like Madonna in her more risque stages, but you can find clothing around the house, at thrift stores or maybe even in a friend's closet that will be appropriate for both pint-sized boy and girl rockers in a 1980s theme.
1Locate a very tight pair of stonewashed or black jeans. Use jeans your toddler has grown out of, but ensure that they are comfortable. If he's still in diapers or wearing pull-ups, they must be easy to pull off and on.
2Tuck your tiny rocker's jeans into black combat boots, if available. Any boot will work if you can't find combat boots.
3Put him in a tiny rocker-themed T-shirt that represents bands of the '80s, such as KISS, Duran Duran or Bon Jovi, if available. If you can't locate an '80s T-shirt in his size, let him wear a plain T-shirt with a leather vest. For an authentic '80s look, fringe the leather.
4Tease his hair. Use a fine-toothed comb and tease downward from the ends to the roots. If his hair is very short or fine and you don't feel comfortable teasing it, let him wear a fluffy wig if you can find one in his size that he will wear! Alternatively, spray a colored, child-safe hairspray onto his hair, such as green or blue. As a finishing touch, wrap a headband around his head.
5Tie a bandana around his thigh that matches his headband. If available, let him wear a pair of fingerless "rocker" gloves.
6Put a pair of leggings on your little girl in colors such as pink, purple or yellow, or use zebra-striped leggings. Try long or capri-length leggings. If desired, let her wear a Cyndi Lauper-type crinoline skirt over her leggings or her tights, if she prefers tights.
7Dress her in a white tank top. Cut off the sleeves of an old sweatshirt; cut a "V" neck into the collar and cut off the mid-section of the shirt an inch above her waist. She can wear the sweatshirt over her tank top. Keep it classy and age-appropriate: You don't want your little girl to look too mature.
8Dress her in matching sneakers -- either low- or high-top. Alternatively, slip her feet into ballerina slippers in a coordinating color.
9Drape her in chunky, non-breakable costume jewelry to coordinate with the outfit. Ensure that the jewelry is appropriate for her age and manufactured specifically for children her age or younger.
10Tease her hair into the "big hair" look of the '80s. If her hair is short and she will wear a wig, put one on her in her size. Let her wear a large, flowered headband. Order or find fingerless gloves for a finishing touch.
11Rub some colorless lip gloss on her lips -- in the traditional 1980s Dr. Pepper flavor of course!
- Dress your little rocker immediately before the '80s-themed party or event, as some of the clothing may not be as comfortable as her normal attire.
- Ensure that all clothing is toddler or preschool-age appropriate, which means avoiding large buttons, snaps or zippers that might harm delicate skin. Choose jewelry and accessories that will not harm children and are manufactured specifically for kids ages 2 to 4.Let your little one wear age-appropriate clothing only.
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- Toddler or Preschool Boy:
- Stonewashed or black jeans
- Combat boots1980s rock star T-shirt
- Leather or "pleather" vest
- Headband
- Bandana
- Fingerless gloves
- Toddler or Preschool Girl:
- Leggings in pink, purple or yellow, or zebra-striped or colored tights
- Cyndi Lauper-type crinoline skirt, if desired
- White tank top
- Old sweatshirt
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Follow these best practices to avoid security pitfalls with your Internet of Things deployment.
One of the top issues regarding the viability of the Internet of Things in the enterprise is how IoT data and devices will be secured. Indeed, IoT introduces several new architecture dynamics that traditional IT security administrators may not be accustomed to on such a large scale. And if security is not properly addressed in the early development stages of an IoT project, you run the risk of data loss and the possibility of introducing weak points on your network that can be used by hackers to infiltrate your entire infrastructure.
The good news is that there are some relatively simple steps for securing the Internet of Things that can largely reduce the risk level of data loss and data breaches in your organization. These best practices can be easily forgotten or ignored. Physical security of IoT devices that are deployed in public areas may not seem like a big deal, but can come back to haunt you later on if overlooked.
Following the steps described in this slideshow can help you avoid problems due to the lack of inherent security of IoT devices. Studies have shown that IoT device vendors are not taking security all that seriously. For example, a 2014 HP study found that 70% of IoT devices deployed are vulnerable to some type of attack. Our best practice measures will help you better protect and isolate IoT devices and reduce your attack surface in the event that your IoT deployment becomes compromised.
Enterprise organizations should in no way curb their IoT aspirations out of fear that it will become a headache in terms of device and data security. In reality, all it takes is some common sense security practices that can be easily implemented on day one, and maintained with little effort throughout the lifecycle of the system.
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Physical security
Protecting an IoT architecture must start with physical security. Make sure that end devices cannot be tampered with or stolen by either securing them so they cannot be accessed, or at least making them more difficult to reach. End devices are likely to be the weak spot for any IoT deployment, so it's critical to keep them safe.
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Firmware updates
Even the simplest IoT embedded devices possess firmware of some sort. Once devices are rolled out, be sure to deploy firmware updates that contain any security patches that might help protect yourself from unauthorized access. The ideal method would be to automate embedded device updates instead of manually updating each individual unit. Be sure to have an update plan in place before you start your deployment.
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Local authentication
Another weakness of some IoT devices is the fact that they can be easily accessed using default usernames and passwords that aren't changed before deployment. It is vital to the security of your IoT project that you understand all the ways that IoT devices can be accessed, and then properly secure that access with complex, random passwords or disabling that access altogether, if it's not needed.
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Isolate IoT devices
Another best-practice to keep your IoT architecture safe is to isolate it from a network perspective. There are multiple ways of achieving this, depending on your architecture. Some methods include separating your IoT devices using VLANs, routing, or by creating a completely separate network from a logical perspective using techniques like virtual routing and forwarding (VRF).
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Limit access
Limiting who can access the IoT network and IoT devices is yet another layer of IT security that can be added. Access lists or firewalls can be used to permit access only from certain segments of a network, such as a centralized, out-of-band management network that is only accessible by IT administrators.
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Device monitoring
It's difficult to secure any IoT device when you don't know its current status. Network monitoring and alerting tools such as ICMP, SNMP and syslog should be used to monitor the health of IoT infrastructure and to ensure a device is not stolen or tampered with.
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End-to-end encryption
IoT is all about data collection and data analysis. The collection of data is likely be in the form of a distributed architecture with a centralized repository. Data is collected by one or more IoT devices and then sent across a network of some type where it is stored in a data center or within cloud provider's network. End-to-end encryption must be deployed not only to protect data as it crosses the network, but also while it's stored on a back-end server. If the embedded IoT devices cannot perform encryption natively, you should leverage infrastructure techniques such as encrypted tunnels to properly secure data.
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IoT security breach plan
One final step -- one that's likely to be ignored by many -- is to have a plan in place as to what processes need to be performed in the event that an IoT security breach occurs. Make sure you know exactly what data you are collecting and how to mitigate any problems if that data is stolen or leaked to the public.
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MyProperty.ph supports the fusion of silent cinema and OPM.
MyProperty.ph is taking it to the movies by co-sponsoring this year's International Silent Film Festival to be held on August 23-25, 2013 at the Shang Cineplex in Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City.
The International Silent Film Festival, now on its 7th year, will once again bring culture and contemporary music to one venue as organizers show six silent films accompanied by live performances from several Filipino artists. This free-for-all event will feature silent movies from Japan, Italy, Germany, the US, Spain and the Philippines.
If you're interested in watching a fusion of silent cinema and OPM, here's the screening schedule:
August 23, Friday
Japan (courtesy of The Japan Foundation)
Keisatsukan ("A Police Officer"), accompanied by Pulso
Time: 7:30 PM
August 24, Saturday
Italy (courtesy of the Embassy of Italy)
Film title: La Grazia ("The Grace") accompanied by Sino Sikat
Time: 5:00 PM
Germany (courtesy of the Goethe-Institut)
Ich mochte kein Mann sein ("I Don't Want to be a Man"), accompanied by Pierre Oser and Composers' Lab
Time: 8:00PM
August 25, Sunday
United States (courtesy of the Embassy of the United States of America)
The Phantom of the Opera, accompanied by Razorback
Time: 2:00PM
Spain (courtesy of Instituto Cervantes)
El abuelo ("The Grandfather"), accompanied by Earthmover
Time: 5:00PM
Philippines (courtesy of the Film Development Council of the Philippines/Pelikulared)
Kamera Obskura, accompanied by Spy
Time: 8:00PM
Day 1 (August 23) will start with cocktails at 6PM. Lines to the films tend to be long, so make sure you arrive early. Here's something else you should look forward to: MyProperty.ph will be raffling off one free six-month subscription to any Summit Media magazine at the screening of each of the six films.
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A young girl's dreams of being a show jumping champion are dashed when her parents are killed. She goes to live with her dirt-bike-riding extended family in West Auckland. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is assuring Pentagon workers they will not face layoffs immediately if the government cannot avert the year-end federal tax increases and spending cuts known as the "fiscal cliff."
In a letter to all Defense Department employees Thursday, Panetta said he does not believe the Pentagon's day-to-day operations would change dramatically in the days after the spending cuts went into effect.
He also said that if the Pentagon has to operate for an extended period on reduced funding, then layoffs or other personnel actions may have to be considered. He added that if layoffs are necessary, advance notice will be provided.


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Russian officials have vowed to step up security following the bombing of a train station that killed more than a dozen people. The attack has raised renewed fears about security ahead of the Sochi Winter Games.
Russia's interior ministry said on Sunday that it was taking steps to increase security at all of the country's major train stations and airports.
"These measures involve a greater police presence and more detailed passenger checks," a ministry spokesman told Russia's Interfax news agency.
Investigators looking into what caused the attack on the main train station in the southern Russian city of Volgograd, which killed at least 16 people and injured many others on Sunday, say they now believe it was the work of a female suicide bomber.
No group immediately claimed responsibility, but there has been much speculation that Islamist militants active in Russia'sNorth Caucasus region may have been behind the bombing. Several months ago their leader, Doku Umarov had called on his supporters to "do their utmost to derail" the Winter Olympic Games, which are to be hosted by the Russian city of Sochi in less than two months' time.
IOC confidence ahead of Sochi Games
While the attack has heightened concerns ahead of the Games, the International Olympic Committee has reiterated its confidence in the Russian authorities' ability to keep athletes and spectators safe.
"At the Olympics, security is the responsibility of the local authorities, and we have no doubt that the Russian authorities will be up to the task," the Associated Press cited an IOC statement as saying.
Russian planning for the Games includes some of the most extensive identity checks and other security measures ever to be implemented for an international sporting event. Among other things, anyone seeking to attend the Olympic events will be required to provide their passport details to purchase tickets and obtain a "security pass" needed to enter any of the venues.
Sunday's deadly bombing in Volgograd, which was formerly Stalingrad, has been met with wide international condemnation.
The UN Security Council condemned the attack "in the strongest terms." A statement issued by the current president of the Council, Gerard Araud, described the bombing as a "heinous act."
"There can be no excuse for such crimes. I hope that all those behind the attack will be brought swiftly to justice," the European Union's foreign policy coordinator, Catherine Ashton said.
Both Washington and the Western military alliance NATO expressed their solidarity with Russia following the attack.
A statement released by the US State Department said it stood "in solidarity with the Russian people against terrorism of any kind."
NATO and Russia "stand together in the fight against terrorism," said a statement released by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
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Russian police have said they detained 15 radical Islamists in Moscow who had been planning terrorist attacks. Police say the group belonged to a banned offshoot of the al Qaeda terror network. (27.11.2013)


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- distressddamsel
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: April 2014
I'm sure each and every one of you not only see a lot of this type of thing on wedding blogs all day and every day, and many of you – if not most – feel it all the time too.
I am freaking out.
Mister Ber popped the question late Oct of 2012. We decided on having a long engagement (18 months) as to not stress the both of us (mainy me) out.
It is now less than 90 days before our wedding. Fluff, that went fast! I feel like nothing is done. Seriously. I felt fine before 2014 hit, I felt ahead of the game, even! Now I feel like I am drowning.
One thing that I think is seriously impacting my perspective right now: my younger sister, my maid-of-honor got engaged less than six months ago and has decided to get married three months after me, at the end of July, in Las Vegas, during our horrible monsoon season. Better yet, her BFF just got engaged last month, and is getting married two weeks after me. ARGH. She is not reliable. She is flighty, flaky, and selfish already, (I have some SERIOUS sister issues) how can I rely on her to help me when I'm freaking out like this? I already had to give bachelorette party planning to another bridesmaid (sister dropping the ball), and now sister is telling me she can't afford to even go ($300 for a weekend of wine tasting, spa relaxing, and two nights at a hotel in wine country, CA. Too much?).
I feel lost. I am hoping this is just that-time-of-the-month hormone stress.
The rest of my freak-out list is as follows:
– My wedding invitations have not been sent to our guests yet, and the RSVP says they're due by Feb 1st.
– I don't have a florist yet.
– We don't have any idea what we're doing as far as the music list goes.
– I can't find a pair of earrings that match my grandmother's pearl necklace.
– I don't have a veil yet.
– I have no decor yet.
– I don't have the cake-topper yet
– I don't even have my DIY wedding favors started.
At least I can enjoy the good news –
+ I have my dress!
+ All of the bridesmaid's dresses have been ordered.
+ I have my perfect wedding shoes.
+ We are right on target budget-wise.
+ The wedding website I'm designing is coming together beautifully.
+ My wedding photographer is amazing, the one vendor I know I can rely on 100%!
+ My venue is beautiful and mostly-inclusive.
+++ I am marrying the man of my dreams in less than 90 days!
Thank you, everyone who took the time to read this!
Anyone else in Las Vegas, and getting married here this year?


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"Your Time Is Your Passcode"
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Multimodality Pain Treatment
Treating chronic pain with multimodality pain treatment means to work with your body instead of against your body.
You have a mind and a body, and the two need to 'join hands' and bring about a set of events that reduce pain.
In order to bring about these changes, the body needs the mind to lead the way. Thus the body-mind connection becomes number one on the list of steps to take to move towards comfort. Body-Mind Medicine is on our list of multimodality pain treatment. This takes time alone, when not distracted by the outside world. Meditation is what we call this time alone. A regular exercise of connecting the mind to the body is beneficial; on a daily basis. The effort deepens over time and you will find the way to make the changes a little bit at a time to reduce pain and increase comfort.
We make a careful and comprehensive assessment of your pain and misery.
We establish your medical, social and psychological condition.
With this clear understanding of all your medical diagnoses, we construct your treatment plan with you.
Typically, there are three major, interconnected processes we foster together that produce the results you want. The first is the short-term goal of immediate assistance with pain, both physical and emotional. This is usually derived with the correct medical prescriptions.
Our integrative Lifestyle Treatment greatly aids the healing process Lifestyle Treatment
Short Term Goals
- Immediate Pain Relief
- Maintaining Comfort
Long Term Goals
- Plan of Care
- Physical Therapy
We also institute your interventional program with a combination of massage, acupuncture, special exercises, aquatic therapy, and a thoughtful life plan that incorporates the proper restrictions from activities that produce pain and injury.


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On behalf of the administration and staff of the Loudonville Public Library, I want to welcome you to the website of our library. The Loudonville Public Library is a beautiful facility staffed with energetic and helpful people offering a wide variety of programs and services.
As you explore the webiste and various links provided, you will find information for adults, teens and children. this website will provide access as well to the community, school district and (OPLIN) the Ohio Public Library Information Network.
We believe that the electronic resources provided will allow you to access the library collection and find many of your information needs from your computer. However, let me take this opportunity to invite you to visit our library in person to experience first hand one of the premier library facilities in Ohio.
Peg Butler
Board President
Loudonville Public Library's tag line is "Learn. Play. Live". This reflects our intent that the library be part of the fabric of this community and a part of daily life for the members of this community. It is a place for lifelong learning, for pursuing your passions, and for accomplishing your goals. Whether online or off, we invite you to visit us, explore what we have to offer, and share with us how we can best serve you and this community.
Best Regards,
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dir. Rafal Morusiewicz / Austria, Poland 2017 / 47′ (UK premiere)
This mash-up work of experimental re-searching unearths the frenetic, oppressive mood of political and social realities in 1952-1989 Poland and Hungary, through fragments of queer desire and the resistance of our very existence.
The work combines samples of banned and rare films Hands Up! (dir. Jerzy Skolimowski, 1982), How Far Away, How Near (dir. Tadeusz Konwicki, 1971), and Another View (dir. Karoly Makk and Janos Xantus, 1982) and more than a dozen other films, texts and tracks to create a passionate, suspicious tapestry of hauntings, dreams, fragments and provocations.
«Would you like to hear a story?» we are asked again and again… but the happy ending does not come, the train will not leave the station, and the Palace of Culture and Science looms askance overhead. A powerful, mesmerising first feature that premiered as an installation at the Research Pavilion of this year's Venice Biennale.
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A Queering of Memory: Parts 1 & 2 / dir. Timothy Smith / UK 2017 / 14′
Distortions of history and narrative truth across distance and experience are called into question in this reflective essay film on queering of historical and cultural memory.
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List of symptoms associated with Heart disease, listed in alphabetical order with photos when available. This list can help identify the warning signs of Heart disease, but if you're concerned for your health you should visit your physician immediately. Many people in the world have been diagnosed with Heart disease, and it's certainly nothing to be ashamed about. If you are wondering "Do I have Heart disease?" this list may help you get a ballpark idea of whether or not you might have it.
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MUSKEGON, MI -- The bulletin board in the CNC training room at Muskegon Community College is covered with help-wanted notices put there by Instructor Tom Groner.
They are from Muskegon manufacturers looking for highly-skilled workers, the kind that Groner and his colleague Tom Martin are training through new CAD/CNC hybrid programs at the college.
The bulletin board is proof that manufacturing is alive and well in Muskegon, even if there are fewer people working in the industry, said Dan Rinsema-Sybenga, dean of workforce and talent development at MCC.
And that's exactly why the new programs that combine Computer Aided Design – CAD – with Computer Numerical Control – CNC – are so needed, Rinsema-Sybenga said. As workforces decline, the "silos" created by CAD designers and those who program computers to create the designs need to be torn down, he said.
"What industry wants is a guy who can do both," Martin said. "The guys who can do both have the most opportunity."
With the help of federal funding designed to help displaced workers, the college developed an "accelerated" eight-week program that fast tracks students into skilled manufacturing careers. The CAD/CNC Accelerated Academy allows students to bypass general education classes and get entry level training in both CAD and CNC – earning three college credits in CAD and three in machine technology. Previously, the courses took 15 weeks to complete.
It's enough for some to get their foot in the door at local manufacturing plants. But college officials are encouraging Accelerated Academy students to continue on to the college's new CAD/CNC certificate program, which requires one year of training, or an associate's degree in CAD/CNC.
Valarie Shelby, grant coordinator for the CAD/CNC program, said the instruction is very technical. Standing outside an MCC computer lab used by CAD students, she said the training students receive is far above any she witnessed when she worked in manufacturing.
"These are skilled labor jobs they're preparing for," she said. "They have to be really committed to be in this program."
Martin, who is chairman of MCC's Applied Technologies Department, said he is working with employers to encourage their workers to continue their education beyond the Accelerated Academy.
"It's in the best interest of both the worker and the employer," he said.
Bob Becklin, the apprenticeship coordinator at Anderson Global in Muskegon Heights, said completing the Accelerated Academy would be a big help to someone hoping to get on the company's apprenticeship list. It's from that list that Anderson Global hires new employees, who serve as apprentices for five years before they become journeymen earning $26.18 per hour.
"The need is great," Becklin said. "The manufacturing jobs we have here at Anderson are so high-tech and so high-paced, it's really cool to have people to have those skills .. To come not at ground zero, but up a few steps... it might put them in a better situation of getting on our list."
Anderson Global manufactures foundry tooling at its local plant that has about 165 employees. That's up from 120 workers just two years ago, Becklin said.
Among the requirements of Anderson Global apprentices is that they complete 10 classes at MCC, Becklin said. The CAD/CNC classes fit perfectly into the type of training apprentices need in the factory where employees thrive if they have multiple skills, said Becklin, who also serves as the plant's bench room supervisor and safety director.
Phillip Daneff was a cook in the U.S. Army, but knew when he was discharged that he wanted a career in a high-demand, high-wage area. After doing some research, and building on CAD instruction he had while in high school, he chose CAD and CNC.
"I've always been interested in CNC and auto CAD," Daneff said. "I knew that's where the big money was made."
He didn't know how to get started in the career until he learned about the CAD/CNC Accelerated Academy at MCC. He enrolled and now is in his second week with seven other students.
"I absolutely love it," Daneff said. "It's definitely a good starting point. ... It's not something for everybody. It's certainly challenging."
To help move students quickly through the program, and to receive more intensive training, the college spent about $85,000 in federal funding on new equipment. The equipment includes 13 new CNC simulators, which are essentially the computer portion of a mill that is used to program the tool path the mill will use to produce a part.
The college also bought several mini mills as well as a coordinate measuring machine that was a special request of Alcoa Howmet, which needs workers trained in the highly precise measuring.
Groner, the machining instructor, said he emphasizes students having fun while learning skills that are coveted by manufacturers. Students, he said, are amazed by the molds they can create in just a short while – and of the job openings posted on his bulletin board.
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By Jason Pribila: Ringside - Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New York On Saturday evening the PBC put on a fight card in Long Island, New York that was aired nationally on FOX. Airtime was secured from 8pm – 10pm EST and three fights were scheduled to air Live.
Omar Figueroa, Marcus Browne, and Adam Kownacki made sure that they took care of their business early so that the evening news could begin on time. In the main event, Omar Figueroa Jr. (27-0-1, 19 KO) took everything Robert Guerrero's heart had left, before stopping him in round three. If ever there was a "must-win" in boxing, Guerrero was facing that when he entered the ring. He had lost three of his last four bouts, and four of his last six. While some losses were against the division's elite, he has been slipping to the point that many felt that the man entering the ring on this evening was a "Ghost" of his old self.
Guerrero has been known to start slow, but on this evening he seemed eager to jump on Figueroa early. He landed cleanly to the head and body. His footwork was excellent, and he was in position to both lead and counter.
Figueroa's seemed as if he had learned all he needed to in the opening frame, and he went on the offensive as soon as the second round began. A short left hook dropped Guerrero for the first of an eventual five trips to the canvas. Guerrero sprung to his feet after an 8-count, and immediately had Figueroa in trouble against the ropes. Once his flurry ended, Figueroa dropped Guerrero for the second time against the ropes. With only 10 seconds left, Figueroa scored his third knockdown in the round, but Guerrero beat the count.
With his career on the line, Guerrero's heart led him on the attack for a final time. After scoring solid head shots and crowding Figueroa against the ropes, the Texas native landed a short left and Guerrero went down again. Somehow Guerrero rose on the legs that had abandoned him for the final time. Figueroa landed a body shot that appeared to be low. However, once Guerrero dropped again, referee Ron Lipton had seen enough and waved off the assault.
Figueroa dominated the biggest name on his resume in front of a national audience. He's now in position to challenge any of the number of top welterweights who are currently looking for a dance partner. Former titlist Danny Garcia was ringside, but I don't think that fight would make sense in the near future. Guerrero (33-6-1, 18 KO) climbed up the scale and earned more than he probably could have imagined. He is a likable person, and now may be the time he looks toward life after boxing.
In the evening's co-feature Marcus Browne proved that not all undefeated records are equal. It took Browne less than two rounds to destroy popular fighter Seanie Monaghan in an all New York light heavyweight bout. Browne (20-0, 15 KO) dropped Monaghan (28-1, 17 KO) only seconds into the opening frame and he seemed to hurt his out-classed foe with almost every punch that he landed. A low blow dropped Monaghan again in the round, and the time he was given to recover was unfortunately the only time he wasn't being dominated on this evening. When this fight card was announced many grumbled that this turf war was not slated as the Main Event. Perhaps those in the know had a feeling that this outcome was inevitable.
Boxing has a bad habit of burying a fighter after a single loss. However, on this occasion, I think it is safe to predict that Monaghan's ceiling is that of a regional ticket seller. Many times when I've covered a fight card that included a heavyweight bout, it seemed as if the promoters weren't sure where the bout could be buried. However, on this evening Artur Szpilka (26-3, 15 KO) and Adam Kownacki (16-0, 13 KO) kicked off the televised portion of the card. The Polish fight fans made their presence felt early in the evening. I had assumed that they bought their tickets to support Szpilka until I realized that Kownacki fought out of Brooklyn, New York and was clearly the crowd favorite. Early on Szpilka tried to use movement and his jab to keep the larger Kownacki at a distance. Unfortunately for Szpilka, landing an occasional jab was not enough from Kownacki walking him toward the ropes. Each time Szpilka's back touched the ropes, he was also touched by Kownacki.
The raucous crowd finally had a reason to erupt during the final 30 seconds of Round 3. Kownacki landed a head shot that Szpilka tried to play off. Kownacki didn't seem to care if Szpilka was hurt or not, he continued to fire shots to the head and body until the final bell saved Szpilka. The minute in between rounds was not enough time for Szpilka to recover. As Round 4 began, Kownacki immediately forced Szpilka to the ropes. He then methodically broke him down until two head shots forced referee Artur Mercante Jr. to wave off the bout at 1:37 of Round 4. The final CompuBox numbers reflected Kownacki's dominance, as he more than doubled Szpilka in the total number of Power Punches landed (49-21). At the time of the stoppage ringside judges favored Kownacki on 8 of the 9 rounds scored.
Following the bout, Kownacki shared his thoughts on his biggest win to date. "I always knew that I had him. From the first shot I hit him in the body, I knew he didn't have enough. My pressure was too much," Kownacki added, "It took Deontay Wilder and Bryant Jennings a lot longer to get him out of there. Once I improve those aspects of my game I think that a lot of people are going to know me." Bryant Jennings has signed with Top Rank and he is scheduled to end his ring hiatus soon. I think Jennings – Kownacki would be an attractive Battle if I-95 fighters sometime in 2018.
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Tools of mental HEALTH...
There are many, many schools of psychology, each with its favorite tool(s) and many different approaches for them..
Diabetes is a complex and incessant dis-ease. With regard to your diabetes, I am curious… what specific tools have you borrowed, and which have been obscenely effective for things particularly related to the diabetes ?
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Stuart, this is a great idea for a post. I see you are accumulating quite a list. Obscenely effective? That's great. You certainly have a way with words.
Tool is also a really good word. I think that regardless of our circumstances we all need some basic tools in place for taking care of ourselves emotionally. Life is full of bumps in the road, and we need to be prepared to take care of ourselves when we hit one.
You are too kind.
Dont mind a "bump", its the bus eating holes that I dislike…
The things that are working for me are :
trusting in my faith in my God
educating myself on this "dis" ease
positive thinking
and a few other things.
Hope this is what you meant. Heidi
Hello Lilleyheidi:
Thanks for taking part! This is in part what I was seeking, but, pleased folks wanted to play. Let me follow up, more carefully this time…
There are dozens of flavors of meditation? Do you practice a specific school or type of it?
For me being proactive in my management and treatment. Even if it's not working the way I want, if I am at least doing something for myself it keeps me very happy. When I let that slip, it really messes with my head.
Hello Gabby,
Thank you for taking part as well…
Pro-activity, ok… is that a particular technique of/from someplace?
Just means I take an active part in my treatment. Some people just do what the doctor says or what an educator teaches. They don't do their own research, try new things, etc. When I do that, it keeps me sharp, keeps my mind active and helps me be more aware of my body and how it's acting. So I guess it's not an official technique, but it helps me stay focused on the task and helps keep depression at bay.
How do you separate silly, from dopey, from excellent information in the self-education process?
There are some awfully ridiculous ideas out there. www.quackwatch.com is a place I like to explore from time to time for the worst cases of smoke and mirrors
Sometimes it's not easy to tell the difference. However, sometimes the most silly sounding things really help, so that is why I experiment a lot. If it comes with a sales pitch or a big price tag, I stay away for the most part. But I read a lot of books and get some fundamental ideas formed, then follow that format. Sometimes it doesn't work at all, for me. But I hear or see it works for others. That is why I look into things that way. Just because it doesn't work for me, doesn't mean it won't work for other people. We have to get past the "all or none" mentality. Embrace the individuality of who we are and how we work.
i now I'm a bit of a broken record on this but this is what has been working for me …
Don't worry about the past. Knowing how you got it ain't gonna fix it.
Focus on what you can do at this moment to make yourself as healthy as possible.
You are not alone. Reach out to others for help.
Become an expert. Learn as much as you can about your disease/condition.
Be forgiving. Start first by forgiving yourself.
Be loving. Start first by loving yourself.
Be patient. Take baby steps.
Meditate daily.
Amused laughter… I know what RECORDS are brother! I like em old or broken, thanks for sharing yours!!!
A specific school or technique of meditation sire? Kabot-Zinn is the most recent with the mindfulness meditation technique(s). Unclear if they are aimed in the least at T1 though. Wonder what techniques will differ if aimed at the most invasive type (IMHO) of the disease???
How do you learn this self love? How do you learn forgiveness prey tell?
good point Stuart … perhaps I should use the phrase "buffering audio" (hmm … not quite the same) ;)
My meditation style is best described as Shikantaza, a Zen Buddhist technique that I like to describe as … sometimes I just sit and think, but mostly I just sit.
Jon Kabat-Zinn teaches the Buddhist principles of mindfulness and that meditation is closely related to Shikantaza.
I turned to this as a means of dealing with the after effects of my stroke and found it helped in dealing with diabetes as well.
"shikata ga nai": the Japanese phrase implies something that must be endured, impossible hardship.
Did you have training in the Soto technique?
Tried to cull where Kabot-Zinn acquired their technique(s) in particular, but did not succeed. Never been able to grasp if their specific approach is geared toward T1 diabetes though? Unlikely but…
Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Self-Reliance" comes to mind. I believe that it is up to me to manage my diabetes as well as I can by altering my diet, increasing my exercise level and tracking my BG's to help my medical team help me. Also, I want to continue to learn as much as I can about how to effectively manage this condition; even after 38+ years with diabetes, I don't know it all.
Hello Type1Lou:
Thank you for your contribution as well!
I am hoping for techniques, specific techniques from psychology to explore, examine the mental pieces of my disease. I am hoping others have used very precise techniques they have learned/been taught for their diabetes condition(s).
I understand self-reliance, though had forgotten Emerson's. I shall have to find his words. Have you found specific techniques effective to help you with the mental pieces?
As I am newly diagnosed I am still working on this part. I am not religious, so my path is very different from those of faith. I find strength in humanity.
My first step towards mental health in regards to my diabetes has been to first seek out information to feel informed and well armed to deal with my new reality and then to seek out people from which to gain understanding, support, assistance (and that is why I came here). My wife has been wonderful. I don't need for every conversation to be about my diabetes, I just find comfort in the company of others.
I am a motorcyclist, and I ride Triumphs. I had hoped when we moved here to Huntsville, Alabama that a riders group for Triumphs would exist. It does not. So I have decided to organize and kick off the riders group myself. This has been a great outlet for my mind. I find peace and purpose there. I am not suggesting everybody start a motorcycle club, but rather that each and every person should have some form of activity to angage in. I am also planning to join a Cricket League this summer.
The gym has also been a great tool for my mental health. My moods are very high while in the gym and afterwards. I jokingly tell my friends I find my inner peace in the squat rack. I would hope that everybody here finds some form of physical activity for both their mental and physical health.
I am interested to read everybody's input here!
Thank you for your input, contributions as well. I TOO an looking forward to the PSYCHOLOGICAL tools & techniques others have learned, and effective in their challenges?
(Faith is not my path, it may work for others…)
Hi Stuart
The tools of mental health I used to muddle myself through this most Disturbing disease was my Faith. I had nothing or no one to rely on so I turned to the one source that was always available to me. My Faith…
acceptance of this disease was hard enough, I just could not face it. I would cry for myself. Then through my faith and pure determination
I if ally got it. I hope this is somewhat what you were looking for.
It's the only tools I found useful. Hugs, VL
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When she was 30, Mónica M. fled her violent husband, taking her two small children and only the clothes on her back. But leaving did not solve her problems. Stuck in the sludge of the patriarchal Spanish legal system, Mónica, who asked that her full name not be disclosed out of concern for her children's safety, struggled for four years to get a divorce. She had a restraining order against her husband, but he continued to stalk her, driving her from shelter to shelter and job to job. He repeatedly threatened her family. While her legal protections were few, he seemed to have many, including twice-a-week visitation rights with their children. Mónica says that at these times her 3-year-old daughter would become so scared she would wet herself. In August her 8-year-old son went on vacation with her ex-husband and returned with a broken arm. "I feel impotent. I haven't been protected at all, and neither have my children," says Mónica from the relative safety of a women's center located in an unmarked building in central Madrid. "I don't want to hide anymore. It's he who should be hiding."
For decades women like Mónica were expected to suffer in silence, ignored by a society and a legal system that did not acknowledge domestic violence. That's changing. Since sweeping into power in April, the newly elected Socialist government has been enacting an ambitious social reform agenda that will give new rights to women, homosexuals and immigrants, and will limit the role of the Catholic Church in public life. For this historically conservative country, which missed the Enlightenment and many of the social reforms of the twentieth century, what the Socialists are doing amounts to a revolution that is designed to leapfrog Spain to parity with the liberal countries of Northern Europe. That, along with the government's renewed foreign policy alliances with Germany and France, will put the new Spain well to the left of the United States.
In making these changes the Socialist-led government is upsetting centuries of traditional control by the Catholic Church that were upheld through its alliance with Gen. Francisco Franco. The previous government, led by the conservative Popular Party, also a strong ally of the Church, was unexpectedly ousted in the wake of the March 11 terrorist bombings, which killed 192 people.
The new government marked its first success on October 7, when the first part of the reform package, a series of laws to combat violence against women, passed Parliament with a resounding majority. The laws not only increase the penalties for domestic violence but also shorten the time it takes to get a divorce from more than two years to less than six months. They also give more money to shelters; provide specialized training for judges, police, doctors and psychologists; and fund a public education campaign in the press and the schools.


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Beauty vlogger makes strong case for shaving your face
I have a confession to make: I shave my face.
I'm not a hairy person and have a very thin layer of invisible peach fuzz on my face, but for the past few years, I've made shaving the lower half of my mug a semi-regular thing.
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Why? I love, love, love how my skin feels afterward. And I don't know if this is a real thing, but it makes my moisturizer feel like it's working better.
Apparently I'm not the only one, because one beauty vlogger just posted a video boasting about the benefits of face shaving.
"It really helps and boosts confidence," Dubai-based beauty pro Huda Kattan says in the new YouTube video. "I was so insecure, but I started shaving a few months ago and don't even think about facial hair anymore."
She adds that it's been "going on for decades in Asia" because it helps with skin exfoliation and makeup application.
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"It's not applying shaving cream all over your face, taking a razor, and actually shaving your face," she adds. Instead, buy a straight safety razor — easily found in beauty supply stories — and use it to basically scrape the fuzz off your face.
"I started doing it and I love it, I cannot stop doing it and I actually do it to my clients before putting makeup on their face because it just looks so much better," she adds.
Face shaving only takes a couple of minutes, and it doesn't produce the same ingrown hairs that regular shaving can — just make sure you shave in the direction of hair growth (down) instead of against the grain.
"I have lasered areas that have slightly thicker hair and def recommend that for areas around the mouth and chin and sideburns, but if you have areas where the hair is super thin and more like peach fuzz, you may find this is your best bet," she added.
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The only thing she gets wrong in the video? She recommends dry shaving — which, yes, is best because it's easier — because she claims shaving wet will make hair grow back faster. That's not true.
But as for the rest? Follow her tips for a fuzz-free face (if that's what you want), and I guarantee you won't be able to stop touching it.


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Duo Depart Wigan
Michael Mcilorum and Anthony Gelling Leave Wigan Warriors
Mcilorum, 29, leaves after ten years in Warriors First Team
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Michael Mcilorum and Anthony Gelling have left Wigan Warriors after being granted early releases from their contracts.
Mcilorum, 29, joined the Wigan Academy as a junior and made his debut for the Warriors in 2007. A Grand Final winner on two occasions in 2010 and 2013 he also won the Challenge Cup with Wigan in 2011 and 2013.
An Ireland international, he played 242 games for Wigan and celebrated his testimonial year with the Club in 2017.
Chairman, Ian Lenagan, said:
"Following his performance at the Rugby League World Cup several clubs expressed interest in Michael and we agreed that at this stage of his career it was right to allow him to explore his options. Several teams have put forward very favourable offers to Michael and we felt it right not to stand in his way.
"With Sam Powell and Thomas Leuluai both fine Hookers and the encouraging performances of Josh Ganson last season we believe the time has come for Michael to move on and for Wigan to look to the future.
"After ten years in the First Team and even longer with the Club having been in the Wigan Academy, Michael has been a fantastic servant and a big part of our success over the last eight years. He leaves us on good terms and we wish him well."
Wigan Warriors Head Coach, Shaun Wane, said:
"Having thought about it for some time we are all in agreement that it is the right time for Micky and the Club to go their separate ways.
"Micky is a player who I hold close to my heart, I've known him for a long time and I've enjoyed watching him develop as both a player and a man over many years. I've every respect for him, he's always given his very best for Wigan and I'm sure he will be remembered for that."
In a note, Michael Mcilorum, wrote:
"I'd like to start by thanking the fans for all their support over the last 14 years from the academy up to the 10 years in the first team. Also for getting behind my testimonial year and helping me in every way possible this year including my return from injury.
"After speaking with Ian (Lenagan) it was made clear my future was elsewhere and with interest from a couple of clubs it was agreed now was the best time to part company. I would like to thank Ian and Kris (Radlinski) for making my time at Wigan successful and enjoyable.
"I'm going to miss a lot of things about this great club and have too many thank yous to mention everyone, but to every coach or member of staff at the club including past and present players I appreciate all the help along this great journey. I have friends for life!
"It's now time for a new challenge for me and my family in another country which we are relishing with Catalans Dragons and are grateful to them for the opportunity.
"A special mention to Shaun (Wane) who has always gone above and beyond for me both on and off the field. I wish him all the best in the future I'm sure he'll bring more success to Wigan!
"Thanks again to the fans for the great memories, I've loved every minute.
"Born in Leeds, made in Wigan!"
Micky Mac
Anthony Gelling, 27, has spent six years with the Cherry and Whites scoring 52 tries in 115 games. He will return home to New Zealand having won the World Club Challenge and Super League Grand Final with Wigan.
Executive Director, Kris Radlinski, said:
"Anthony came to us a few weeks ago expressing his desire to return home to be closer to his family and girlfriend in New Zealand. We can't have anyone here who isn't emotionally in the right place whilst we also don't want to see people upset. We believe Anthony to be genuine in his wishes to return home, he hasn't got anything lined up, he simply wants to go home.
"A real character, Anthony will be sorely missed not just at Wigan but in Super League too. On the field he has worked tirelessly to become one of the best Centres in the league and deservedly returns home with a Grand Final winner's ring on his finger. He leaves with our best wishes and will have many friends for life here at Wigan."
Anthony Gelling said:
"It's always tough to move on. I've given up my 20's to represent the club and had an absolute blast in doing so. My family has always stood by me during my time away and the time has come to put them first.
"I would like to say a massive thank you to the players both past and present, the coaching staff for taking a punt on me and to the fans who took on a Rugby League nerd from Auckland and made him feel at home. Thank you and good luck."
Shaun Wane said:
"I'm sad to see Anthony go, he has improved greatly during his time at Wigan and the coaching staff and I are proud of the progress he has made. He will be missed around the Club and he leaves with our best wishes.
"From a squad perspective, we have known about this for a little while now which is why we acted swiftly to secure Dan Sarginson's return."
Should Anthony Gelling wish to return to the UK in the future then Wigan will have the first option to re-sign him.


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