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My sister lives in an apartment complex, in one of those places that has the pool and the clubhouse and all that, and those delightful speed bumps every 6 feet throughout the entire parking lot, which should come with a ribbon-cutting ceremony if you ever manage to make it out (suspension damage notwithstanding).
Her leasing company doesn't allow tack holes or nail holes or screw holes or bullet holes of any kind in the walls, and they fine $50 PER HOLE! Even if it's just a tack that holds a mirror up to society! No holes. No exceptions. No mercy.
So, her apartment is pitifully bare, other than the decorations she managed to put up, and believe me, she got creative. She is a decorative person, and always has tapestries and posters and blankets and pictures and paintings and all types of shit all over the place at all times. Ancient coins and shit. So, the "Fifty bucks per hole" bit is a little restricting, and it sounds like a proposition, if you ask me. Even though my sister made the place look nice, there was still… something… missing. And I knew what it was.
I called around to 17 different decal companies, asking for them to make a custom decal for my sister. (See, I told you I knew what she needed!) A decal leaves no holes, it's customizable, reusable, and I knew my sister would be responsibly diligent with keeping the paper backing so she could transport it to whichever room seemed most appropriate, and probably to future apartments because of how awesome it was. I found quite a few companies who would be willing to make a custom decal, but none that would make the one I wanted.
It was frustrating. Weren't they listening to my story about her leasing company, and the trials of decorating without puncturing the wall? Obviously not, because some representatives didn't even respond when I sent them the prototype, and two of them actually engaged in a thread about how they were a "family startup company," and how "profanity" doesn't lie within their family values, and thereby, not within the scope of their business! Good DAY sir!
You'd be surprised how many people got offended. I guess the customer isn't always right. This customer wanted a decal that depicted beautifully scrolled lines, curling around one of life's great questions:
"Can We Get A Muthafuckin Moment of Silence… For This Small Chronic Break?"
Not only would they not answer the question at hand, but they were unwilling to make the decal for me, too. Obviously someone (a bunch of em) needs to take a muthafuckin moment (a bunch of em) of silence.
At first, I said "There's not even any profanity in there!" But then I read it again, and realized I was overlooking the word 'muthafuckin,' oops, but because I wanted to preserve the quote, I couldn't bring myself to censor it. Who wants a decal of a f*@#&ing censored word??! No one. That's who.
I was kinda mad, because of a few reasons, but the fact that many of those decal companies would have gladly printed "Kickin' Ass" for an ATV or truck, was really upsetting me. It was a double standard with which I could not compromise. I know for a fact they would have done that, because I live in the boonies, as they're called, and everyone out here has a big ol' truck, and the louder they are, the dumber the driver seems to be. Everywhere you look, someone has decals bearing clever sage-like phrasings, such as "Pantydropper" and "Put It In The Mud," but nothing about a chronic break. My sister lives in the city, so a "Kickin' Ass" decal was out of the question.
I realize this is ridiculous to complain about, since our "melting pot" of a country is currently overflowing with marginalized people, including (but not limited to) people who can't even get a cake or flowers for their gay wedding, people who can't get prescriptions filled because the pharmacist has personal views about why the patient has/needs them, and people who are being denied jobs, housing, and entry into open spaces just because of the color of their skin. I shouldn't consider this decal thing a big deal, and I don't, really. I just operate on principles, and big or small, I don't like policies where the owner/operator can pick and choose and be selective based on whatever criteria they choose at the time. This country is a playground for that kind of thing, especially nowadays, and it's sickening to see people grin as they defend their exclusiveness. They know they'll be backed up by hundreds, if not thousands, of people who think just like they do, and there's strength in numbers. There's false confidence in numbers. And even worse, there is collective ignorance in numbers. For a Live In Color demonstration of this, one needs to look no further than facebook.
As much as the internet is a place that is generally devoid of expectations of honesty, facebook is a glaring example of the blind following the blind. I am currently in a case study of a GenerationX-illennial who is successfully quitting facebook after ten years, so I would like to speak minimally about this particular viewpoint right now (I could, and definitely will, go on about it) but let me just say, in an effort to further my point, that we have the Great Pumpkin as our president because of facebook. That's how bad facebook is: shit doesn't need to make ANY DAMN SENSE for it to become reality, as long as enough people believe it.
How did I get to this, when I was talking about decals and stupid company policies?
Ah, yes. Stupidity rules. How could I forget?
Maybe I should ask for a decal that has the American flag in the background, and it says "Stupidity Rules" in Comic Sans in the foreground. Sometimes, when you type things out, or say them out loud, it becomes clear how stupid it sounds, and I think this decal idea would most likely get me arrested… unless I put a nice rifle on it. Americans like when there's a rifle and a flag, because it's a symbol of freedom and toughness. Kickin' Ass.
I don't know if I want to be an American in a time when Kim Kardashian – who came (ahem) to fame, via sex tape – is in the Oval Office doing anything. Listen, I'm glad that woman was set free, instead of serving life for a non-violent drug crime. I think she should have been set free a long time ago, and I think there are thousands of people who are still in prison, who will sit there for years to come, and they should be out of that system. But there is no celebrity going to bat for them. There is no viral video getting them attention. The prison industrial complex is an issue that doesn't get nearly the attention it should, and it never will, because there is too much profit to be made.
That being said, there HAD to have been someone prior to Kim Kardashian, who vied for a pardon/change. She is absolutely not the first. There have been victims' families, attorneys, protesters, lobbyists, and human rights groups who have taken the same approach toward a change in legislation for non-violent first-time offenders of drug crimes, and nothing was done. But because she's famous, and she's interested in ONE high-profile story, the president has taken action. Where is the Kim Kardashian for all of the other people, whose lives are just as valuable, but their stories lack the glitter of a viral video? Why does it take a celebrity, who is literally famous FOR BEING FAMOUS, for our president to take action? Because our president is a celebrity.
That was a sad sentence to type. Hence, the pause for nausea. There's a clever portmanteau in there somewhere, and I'm missing it, because I'm sick to my stomach over this morally bankrupt bullshit.
Don't let me start down the road of inappropriate actions, failures to act, and just completely wrong things he has tweeted and said. I'm not here to recite his presidential rap sheet. I'm just sickened by the dumbing down of this country, and the shallow things in which the president (and then, the population) places value and interest. I wouldn't trust him to lead me on a tour through one of his buildings, much less lead me through life as a citizen. How is he in charge of anything? Oh, that's right: facebook.
So, if you haven't guessed, I live in the United States. If you're not from here, let me describe it for you: it's like a big apartment complex, with lots of dumb rules, and it's hard to navigate around the place. The property manager got hired by trickery (fake resume, probably; no work history, but the references were impressive!) but hey- there are flashy amenities to keep you appeased while you wait to die. I mean, while you live your life. The property manager refuses to fix any of the major issues with the complex, such as the plumbing, heating, wiring, foundation, or roof, but instead spends his time trying to find the best gardener, so his landscaping can take your mind off the fact that it's just lipstick on a pig. He knows the best gardener, because it's totally someone you've heard of. He's the best. That's why everyone knows him. This complex is gonna look great, to everyone passing by.
My part of the complex of America has legal cannabis, which is pretty nice. It's a good amenity, I think, because a lot of other buildings in the complex are full of pills and miscellaneous injections (including injections of your own body parts, just stuck into another part of your body- ughh), and that's no way to live. That's not to say there aren't junkies in my building, because… there are SO many. It's an epidemic here. More tenants need to be smoking cannabis in my building. Not literally the building I live in. That was still part of the metaphor.
I think cannabis is a much better option than a prescription drug habit, which I have discussed before, I'm sure, and so I probably also said "Hey, I know not all prescriptions can be replaced by cannabis" so you don't have to remind me that not all prescriptions can be replaced by cannabis. Like, I know diabetes isn't going to be cured by it. But it can help you cope with symptoms of a myriad of illnesses and diseases, as well as the side effects of the necessary medications and treatments you do need, and your doctor is not going to offer to tell you about it. What a great person to put in charge of your health.
In fact, I have had doctors purposely perpetuate outdated information, when I asked them to confirm studies in cannabis use for migraines. That was years ago, and it's common knowledge now, but she was counting on the idea that I hadn't done my research. Obviously, doctors aren't telling you the whole story. You should do some reading (do your research!!) and decide what you really believe.
Do you believe you need all of those prescriptions? Do you believe every word that anyone else in your life says? Is there anyone else, besides possibly a significant other, that you trust that much? Probably not. Then why a doctor? They're just another person, walking around living their own life. Why just blindly believe what they recommend, especially where it concerns how they make their money? It's not your doctor's job to care about you. It's their job – meaning they are getting paid – to treat (not cure) you, and they get more money if they can get you on a regimen of pills, which makes you what they call a "repeat customer." They just also have to not do any harm. They don't have to even keep you alive. And did I mention that they make money off your ailments? Why would you put unconditional trust in them?
Ask your doctor about medical cannabis. See how they respond. They treat you like a pariah. Ever had the nurse ask you "Do you take any street drugs or marijuana?" That's a loaded-ass question, because NO, I don't take street drugs, but YES, I use marijuana, in a variety of ways to enhance my health and life. You know what I DON'T use? The array of prescription pills that have been "suggested" over the years, that I didn't need, that I would get addicted to, and then need supporting co-prescriptions for, and probably have some pretty gnarly side effects to deal with. I don't do those things. Aren't you gonna write that down on your little clipboard, doctor??? I have no idea why medical professionals are still grouping those things together, you know, since cannabis has been proven to kill cancer and prevent seizures, and crack was invented by the government, to kill people of color. Same thing, right?
All too often, doctors jump to prescribe an anti-depressant for someone who is just sad.
When did it become wrong to feel sad?
It's a natural human emotion, just like happiness, but we never see a doctor prescribing a drug to buff out the happy times. We live through those moments. Just like anger. It's not that anger is a bad thing; it's the way you let it affect you that matters. Feel the anger. Think about why you think you're mad. Then think about where the anger is truly coming from, if you're being honest with yourself (even if you can't be with honest with others, start inside your mind). Don't project the anger outward. Learn about what makes you angry, and explore it internally. If you still need to vent the anger, break shit… preferably in a place where nobody has to worry about being impaled. And preferably not some shit you're going to wish you hadn't broken.
If you don't want to break anything, that's perfectly understandable. Being destructive can sometimes exacerbate things. So instead, I suggest you scream into a pillow! Like, at the top of your lungs. I used to have a stuffed animal that I would bite as hard as I could, when I was mad. I would get my teeth around his stupid face, and clench like the world was about to end, and I remember feeling the clinking of his plastic facial features on the side of my teeth, and trying to bite through the eyes when I was particularly mad. I never bit one off, or in half or whatever. I just wanted to get my anger out, and I didn't want to hurt anyone.
When I'm sad, I feel the same way. I want to get it out of my soul, but I don't want to hurt anyone with it. I'm a humanist. Not everyone wants to make sure nobody gets hurt. So they tell their doctor, "Hey, I think I want to hurt people." The doctor writes it down, and that is enough to warrant a prescription for a psychoactive medication, which (as they tell you) increases the risk of hurting yourself or others. Instead of just working through the feelings, you're instructed (chemically altered) to suppress them, and just hope the feelings go away. While your doctor is out golfing, you're in your bedroom, sweating and crying, and getting the jitters, and when you're able to even fall asleep, you have crazy nightmares that seem real. Your doctor isn't going through it. The only time they're going to even think about it, is the next time they see you in six weeks, to see how the medication is working. Getting through six weeks of chemical adjustment, seems like way more work than doing the permanent fix of understanding your emotions. But I'm no doctor.
The point is, we follow the advice of people who see us for maybe an hour per year. They don't see you at your most vulnerable, and are most likely not even listening to most of what you're saying. I know you think your doctor is great, but you should think about that shit a bit deeper. Of course they're nice to you, when they know you're paying for their time. I could fake a nice bedside manner for 20 minutes at at time, if I knew I was going to be paid well for it, because that person essentially only exists when they're paying me. Just like you, to your doctor.
I know a bunch of people who are doctors by profession, and they're kinda pieces of shit in real life. I've also worked in medical offices. They catch up on your overall story right before they walk in to see you, and they type a lot of stuff while you're answering their questions, so they miss a lot of what you're saying, and then they're essentially just cross-referencing symptoms with a database. If you have an ongoing issue, and you're seeing a specialist, same thing. You matter while you're there. What about all of the other days of your life, when you're not paying for their time? They see a multitude of patients, and I promise you, they're not at home thinking about your health and well being. If you're suffering, oh well… it's just a fact of medical science that there will be a rough adjustment period to new medications. Do you want to get better, or not?!
And to make you think about it even deeper, I can tell you that I also know a few pharmaceutical reps, and they aren't bound to secrecy when it comes to their stories. They get an easy six figures, and all they have to do is push the latest lab creation. And do not even get me started on the embarrassment of clinical trials that don't last long enough to gather real information, or that fail to report horrific findings. I swear, there could be a video installation of clinical trials gone wrong, PLAYING IN THE WAITING ROOM of every doctor's office, and people would still put full faith in whatever they're told. It's an obsession, to the point where we're unable to do anything but constantly turn the other cheek on the bad things. It's like we have unlimited cheek-turning ability, and we're twirling like drag queens through the halls of hospitals, asking our doctors about the new drug we saw on TV.
"Is it right for me, doc?"
Everyone these days is so hung up on their appearance, and preserving their youth, and afraid to feel emotions of any kind, and we're so overloaded with preservatives and pesticides and vaccinations and medications and hormones in our milk and our chicken and our beef, and everyone needs a trophy or they're "at risk," and everyone needs to keep having sex all the time or something is "wrong" with them and they need to fix it… there is a neverending market for pharmaceuticals, and doctors know they're going to make money off prescribing them to you, month after month. And as the medication starts to plateau, you'll need to up your dose, and possibly take a "stabilizer" or an "inhibitor" or a "booster" because you're strapped the fuck into the pharmacoaster now! Enjoy the ride, courtesy of your doctor. Did they forget to mention that you'll be charged hundreds of dollars per month for the rest of your life?
No? They didn't mention that up front? I bet they mentioned how highly they suggest that you start taking it now, in a low dose, which really just means they can charge you for more stages of the medication, because you're definitely going to eventually be on the "highest dose for you." That's when you need the co-prescriptions. Cha-ching! (For the doctor, not for you. You're gonna be broke.)
And don't even think about trying to quit one (or – GASP! – more) of those prescriptions, to save money, or ease side effects, or whatever. If you do, your doctor will shame you. First of all, that's shitty, but, second of all, it's legal. Also, you're gonna be in detoxification CITY!! You may do things you normally wouldn't do, such as harm yourself or others, or possibly even KILL yourself or others. But hey, those are side effects of most medications anyway.
Even if you yourself are not on medications, there is a high (heh heh) chance that most of the people around you probably are. Many of them are being over-prescribed, misdiagnosed, or unmonitored, which creates a chemical imbalance, and puts you all at risk. At any moment, someone around you could snap, because of a trial medication they were "adjusting" to.
Think about how many kids are being diagnosed with ADHD every day, just because they're more excited than other kids, or because they aren't constantly happy and accepting, or because they do things a different way. You may (or may not be) surprised to learn how many children are being made to feel like they're NOT NORMAL, just because they feel their emotions. Just because they live in the feelings, and show them. Just because they feel their emotions, but they don't match what someone else says is The Standard. They are medicated, because someone says they're not normal, and there is literally no medical evidence to support the need for this "normalizing drug," but the parent trusts the doctor, and starts the chemical re-programming of their child. "Medicated" is the new "normal" when every kid is so doped up, that nobody feels anything anymore. Everyone can be the same.
If every kid that has ADHD were gathered in a room, and we conclude that 80% of them are being medicated for it, they're most likely on a medication that alters their brain chemistry. I know, some parents don't go that route, which is why I said "most likely" so calm down. If you give a child or pre-teen (or even a teenager) a brain altering medication, you're attempting to re-wire something that is not yet complete. The human brain is not fully grown (for that person's life) until the mid-twenties, so until then, the brain is still growing. If you give a child a brain altering medication, thus setting off a chain of chemical reactions in the brain, they will start to focus on an activity they know they can master, and in this country, sadly, that's usually video games.
Think about the percentage of people you know, not just family, but people you know from work or school or community or nephews or friends' kids, who play first-person POV games, such as Grand Theft Auto or Call of Duty, etc. I'm sure you're familiar with quite a few. When a child or teen becomes focused on these games, in the midst of a chemical re-programming, their brain starts to assimilate the game into their emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills. The game content imprints on their brain, because as it's growing and changing, the brain develops coping skills to get through life (ie, the fire is hot, so i'm not going to touch it) and many of the scenarios in those games are not something these children/teens will likely encounter in their lives. But, the content gets loaded into their brains, and when everyday conflict does come along, they use what they've accumulated for problem-solving tactics, and that's why we have so many instances of young kids shooting each other, and such rampant bullying and violence. The medications help them center on the game, and their brain can't tell the difference, because it's in standby mode.
This all sounds like a narrow view of an otherwise larger problem, but it's merely a slice of the pie. I am by no means trying to leave anything else out, to suggest that mental health isn't equally important where it pertains to medicine and our country's violence problem. I could lecture for days, but where this is an already lengthy post, I have to say I'm surprised that anyone is still reading at this point. It can be alienating, to talk so openly about the damaging side of pharmaceutical medication, because such a majority of the population is currently taking a medication of some sort. They don't want to feel like they're failing at caring for themselves, or making a wrong decision, and I'm not trying to make anyone feel that way. It's YOUR health, and you don't deserve to feel like you need to be "normal" by anyone's standards.
Everyone DOES deserve to know the truth about their health being sold for profit, and everyone deserves to know there are other options out there, not just the ones your doctor will make money from. IF you choose to explore that information, which I highly (heh heh) suggest, you may decide it isn't for you, but at least educate yourself on the truth. There is so much misinformation surrounding medical cannabis, because it's so sustainable and beneficial, and it threatens the pharmaceutical industry as a cash cow. If more people took advantage of the benefits of medical cannabis (eating edibles, using concentrates, or vaporizing are all great methods, if you're not a smoker), they would see their health improve, they would see saved money, and they would see that they're spending less time thinking about what time/day they took this pill or that pill, and less time going to the doctor. But mostly, doctors would see that they're starting to lose money they would otherwise have made through prescribing medications to you. Medications you probably don't need. Nobody wants to see their money taken away from them, so they'll just keep doing what they have to do, to keep the money moving. Even if that means putting you on 10, 20, even 30 prescriptions at a time. The side effects are your problem.
Next time you see your doctor, ask them if getting a muthafuckin moment of silence for a small chronic break is right for YOU.


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Auburn School Department
60 Court Street 4th floor, PO Box 800 , Auburn , ME
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Katherine Grondin
Website; www.auburnschl.edu
The Auburn School Department offers educational programs from pre-K to grade 12 that ensure the academic success of every student. Our school system consists of six elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. It is our responsibility that all students who graduate from Edward Little High School are college and/or career ready.
We are creating a system of Mass Customized Learning (MCL) and are committed to our Vision 2020! Staff at all levels use strategies that allow students to have a voice and choice, to make learning transparent for students, and to increase student accountability for their own learning expectations. Updated information about MCL is available on our website.
Whom to Contact
- Robert GriffinPrincipal-AMSPO Box 800Auburn, ME 04212-0800Phone: (207) 333-6655
- Katy GrondinSuperintendent
- Adam HansonBusiness ManagerPO Box 800Auburn, ME 04212-0800Phone: (207) 784-6431

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[JURIST] In a significant denial of certiorari Monday, the US Supreme Court refused to hear appeals from two reporters asking the Court to allow them to refuse to identify their sources and not risk facing fines or jail time. Matthew Cooper of TIME [JURIST report] and Judith Miller of the New York Times [JURIST report] face up to 18 months in jail for refusing to reveal their sources as part of an investigation into who revealed the identity of CIA operative Valerie Plame [Wikipedia profile], whose husband, US Ambassador Joseph Wilson [Wikipedia profile], had been critical of US policy on Iraq. After the DC Circuit Court of Appeals refused to rehear the case [JURIST report] in April, intervention by the Supreme Court was sought by news groups arguing for the need to protect confidentiality. AFP has more. In a statement Monday, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press [advocacy website] said it was "disappointed" and "troubled" by the ruling: "Because of the split in the federal and state courts, the decision not to hear the case leaves reporters with little guidance on whether or not they can assure sources that promises of confidentiality will be upheld in court. It also provides no guidance to the federal courts reviewing the reporter's privilege in at least four other pending cases.." Read the full text of the RCFP statement. The RCFP offers more on reporters and federal subpoenas.
The Supreme Court Monday did granted certiorari in five other cases, including Bank of China v. NBM, regarding whether plaintiffs in civil RICO cases alleging mail and wire fraud as the acts on which they base their litigation need to establish reasonable reliance and Whitman v. DOT, regarding whether the Civil Service Reform Act [text] prevents suits by federal employees in federal court asserting statutory or constitutional violations relating to their employment. Other cases are Hudson v. Michigan, Hartman v. Moore, and Texaco v. Dagher, consolidated with Shell Oil Co. v. Dagher. Read the court's full Order List.


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Taken in consecutive picks at the top of the 2011 draft, Falcons receiver Julio Jones and 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith now have something else in common — besides having the most common last names.
They're the NFL rookies of the month for December/January.
Jones, the sixth pick in the draft, caught 24 passes for 461 yards and six touchdowns in five games. Along the way, the Falcons made their way back to the postseason. Smith added 6.5 sacks, giving him 14 for the season — 0.5 sacks short of the all-time rookie record.
They could have one more thing in common. If the Falcons beat the Giants and the Lions beat the Saints this weekend, the rookies of the month will get together on the field in San Francisco on Saturday, January 14.


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If you've been living in a TV hole, Veronica Mars is becoming a movie!
I've been a fan of the show since the start. A strong young female main character on TV? Yes, I was all for it back in 2004. And I was grateful for those three seasons we did get. Yes, maybe that third season wasn't as on par as the first or even the second, but it was three seasons longer than many shows we see these days. And now, with massive fan support and Kickstarter, the show is becoming a movie!
But can it still be good six years later? Can it pull off a movie version of itself? At least it should have the monetary funds to do so ($3.8 million and counting), but I'm still cautiously optimistic.
I think it's great there continues to be so much fan support and loyalty. With creator Rob Thomas and star Kristen Bell already attached to the project from the get go, it looks to be a well thought out endeavor. I hope more former stars sign on as well (here's looking at you Max Greenfield – hey a girl can dream, no?).
If you've read the reports about Thomas' setting for the movie and other tidbits, you know that it has potential. I just hope it has the same endearing heart and gumption of the series I grew to love and enjoy and share with friends.
As a fan, you have to be excited about it all. I'm look forward to the movie (plans for release next year) with as much excitement as I did every week for a new episode. But I can only hope that the plot will be able to live up to fan expectations and still be able to bring in new viewers – hey I want to see it succeed. It's all still a pretty big feat for a little show that could.
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Omega-3 fatty acids may be linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in U.S. men. In 2010 there were roughly 217,000 new diagnoses of prostate cancer and more than 32,000 deaths from the disease. Research continues to focus on the influence of diet and lifestyle on the risk of cancer.
Omega-3s, are essential fatty acids made up of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and can be found in salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, and walnuts. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are considered brain foods—these essential fatty acids actually "cushion" the brain cells. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to improve mood, memory, and overall wellbeing. They have been linked to a decrease in depression and a decreased risk of dementia later in life.
The Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) included more than 35,000 men over the age of 50 in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada. A case-cohort study examined associations between blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids and prostate cancer risk. The analysis included 834 men from the trial who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and a control group of 1,393 men selected randomly from all 35,000 participants.
The analysis found that men with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids had a 43 percent higher risk of developing prostate cancer and a 71 percent higher risk of developing high-grade prostate cancer, which is more likely to be fatal. Because the study did not collect information on the men's diets—only on supplements—it is not clear whether blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids came from food or supplements.
The researchers included that high blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids were associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. More research is needed to confirm the link. In the meantime, men need not avoid fish—but instead should consume a healthy, balanced diet rich in a variety of nutrients.
Brasky TM, Darke AK, Song X, et al. Plasma phospholipid fatty acids and prostate cancer risk in the SELECT trial. Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 2013; 105(15): 1132-1141.
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Friday, November 6, 2015
Yes, You Can Hire A Fake Crowd
All the above scenarios are possible (if you have the money) by using a company called Crowds On Demand.
Hiring a fake crowd may seem like cheating on some level, but it's actually been done for years. Going back as far as Elvis and The Beatles, management inserted ringers into every television audience to make the reaction larger than life. Yes, it worked very well indeed.
It might cost you $5,000, but if it pumps up the publicity machine the cost could be well worth it.
Many companies that have used Crowds On Demand for everything from fake protests to screaming fans at the airport, and have reported getting enough free publicity as a result to be worth the cost many times over.
The problem of course is that you need the money and the campaign strategy to make the utmost use of your fake crowd, something that most artists and bands find out of reach.
Still, if you're heading up the success ladder and need a boost, Crowds On Demand is just another tool in the box, if you can get around the ethical dilemma.
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An Interview with Drew Hall, Director of The Phoenix Rises and Sons of Liberty
by Mike Haberfelner
November 2013
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Your movie The
Phoenix Rises - in a few words, what is it about?
Phoenix Rises is a science FACTion film that centers on a group of
scientist who must band together with a secret branch of the US government (based on the actual
Phoenix Project) to help
develop countermeasures against a group of environmental terrorists.
did the project come together to begin with?
I was originally hired to DP a feature for Denny Wilkins
and after shooting one film... he decided he liked being behind a
desk better than being in the field. So he asked me if I would
like to direct one of his films. It�s a different process with
these guys than most indies, I suppose. They�re kind of like a
studio at first and basically gave me a packaged film to make. This was SkyHook. It came attached with full cast - with the
exception of Maxine (Allison Smith). So after SkyHook - he wrote a
sequel and asked me to direct that one. It was originally called Chemtrails,
but I felt the film wasn�t quite �chemtrailcentric�
so we altered the title to The Phoenix Rises. The title is kind of a
personal reminder as much as it is the metaphor.
What can
you tell us about your writer Denny Wilkins, and what was your
collaboration like?
Working with Denny is great. We�ve now written three
films together in full collaboration. The first of those is
called Sons
of Liberty. He�s a genius - so it's like having a free
research aid in all your writing. He knows so much about science from his background (former DOD guy) that he adds a ton. It also
helps that he�s a tremendous science fiction fan.
How would you describe your
directorial approach to your story at hand?
I attended a very small film program at the University of
South Alabama, which isn�t �known� for film, so I assume
my approach is a wee bit different than tradition. I enjoy the process of
letting the actors perform the character without a ton of over-direction -
safe for blocking elements. Once we see how their
performance is, I really try to make it as collaborative a process as
is feasible to the serve the story. I think of the audience first then
go after my own wants. Because I was a DP first, I see things from
the lens perspective then begin to block the framing and
character around that--this in turn leads to some on-set rewrites
but I feel it makes for a better narrative. As a drummer I approach the process like making music. Sure drums alone can sound
cool, but to me they sound much better once you start adding
other instruments. On set we call it "jamming".
Of your cast
of key characters, who could you identify with the most?
I most click with a combo of persons - Tom and Bob - as
they were in The
Phoenix Rises my characters to write. I�m a huge
military fiction fan so it was nice to be able to pull in my own passion to
theirs, plus I�m a bit of a workaholic, which both men seem to
carry through in their characters.
what can you tell us about your key cast, and why exactly these people?
I was fortunate to find a great group of people locally
(here in Mobile, AL). We�re like a family of sort - as we have
all shot 3 films together now.
talk about the actual shoot for a bit, and the on-set atmosphere!
I like a calm set, but I�m also super passionate so
there are times the intensity level rises beyond the calm. That said the
more films I�ve directed the less loud I have become. Film is
a team sport to me and it's important to know that everyone has a
duty to perform and has their own interpretations. By allowing
them the freedom to express themselves, within context of the
story, the viewer is able to experience a better motion picture. We
typically have a swear jar - that I fill up first - that we donate
to a charity. On The
Phoenix Rises and Sons
of Liberty it was towards the Wounded Warrior program. As far as the rest of set - it�s fun. I mean we�re
here to do a job, but luckily the studios (MudBrick and
Frame29Films) allow us to be as creative as we want within fiscal
heroes of The Phoenix
Rises return in Sons
of Liberty - so what's that one about, and what made you revisit
the world of the earlier film?
of Liberty is a loose sequel in that if you have seen the other
films it�s much more dense, but as a stand alone it�s meant to
juxtapose the world of the scientist against the backdrop of the
soldier. Both feel a call for duty, but with completely different approaches.
of Liberty focuses on the forced relationship between
scientists and soldiers as they work together to stop a
micro nuclear device from being detonated inside the US by a
villain who blurs the line between terrorist and revolutionary.
The tagline of Sons
of Liberty is "One man's terrorist is another man's
patriot" - care to elaborate, also of course in relation to your
I grew up a child of the 80�s, meaning our villains in
cinema were very stereotypically defined. I mean look at GI Joe -
Cobra is Cobra, they really never seemed like they had an agenda
beyond "world control". In reality we all know that
there are always two sides for every story. By definition the Sons of Liberty
in US history are very much terrorists - in fact I�d argue
that they started out as a violent organization that later realized more
could be accomplished through �protest� rather than detonation.
I wanted to step away from the easy stereotypes and create a world
where the real villains are those pulling the strings from
behind the curtain. To me the desire for real political change is
rare, most of the time it�s more about the self than the good of the
people and I think that AJ showcases that reality. He�ll claim he�s
out for revolution, but in reality he�s truly just hellbent on
revenge. AJ is funded by a group called the Ordo Mundi and their goal is
to change the political landscape of the world - it�s an
homage to the theory of the NWO. I just wanted to ask the question,
"Who�s worse", the man building the bomb or the men offering
the means to do so.
Neil Dickson
I think we have covered all the protagonists of Sons
of Liberty above already, so what can you tell us about the
villainous (?) characters in this one, and the actors who play them?
For Sons
of Liberty I really wanted to layer in the antagonists as
again I don�t think we live in a black and white world anymore.
There is a hefty grey area. Tamer Hassan, who played AJ, came in with such force and understanding of his character that we
actually rewrote scenes to allow his character more time to unfold.
He�s a deeply conflicted character who has a passion for more
than just chaos.
Neil Dickson (Allister Salinger) was the perfect
actor for his character. He is such a charming man in real life - so allowing him the pilot seat of such a large organization
like the Ordo Mundi was great. It feels like he�s just supposed
to be there.
Keith David is a tremendously amazing man. Nathan Reynolds has such a huge role in the film in conjunction
with delivery the �goods� to AJ and Rourke that we knew we
needed a veteran actor on our side. Along with Mark Sheppard and
Elyse Levesque, Keith has been on my wish list of actors to work
with for a very long time. Speaking of Elyse, she is such a
doll. I simply cannot imagine a better Rourke. We both agreed that
we wanted Rourke to be a slightly conflicted antagonist -
torn between her love of money and the harsh reality that is
the destructive power of a salted bomb.
of Liberty features a pretty amazing showdown - so how was that
one achieved, from conception to execution?
DP Kevin Duggin and I both agreed that if we wanted a
multi-layered shootout at the end that we HAD to make the
geography clear to the audience. So we spent a good bit of time
working with our tactical consultant, Dino Washington, in order to
make the movements, entries, and shootouts as solid as we
could. The trick of course to any action film is finding the line
between real and reel. We shot that sequence over a week - one sixth of
our entire production timeline - in order to get it right.
Jerrid Jones the sound designer was integral in order to make that
sequence work. Luckily, he works with me daily so he and I can also
jam on the notes, but his instincts really make the scenes
pop. I don�t typically like to put my name all over a movie so I used a pseudonym for the editor (Ben Young). I had that sequence
written out with the cuts in mind, but still found new
ways to explore the scene in post.
$64-question of course, where are The
Phoenix Rises and Sons
of Liberty available from?
Phoenix Rises is available for rent and purchase on
Amazon, Vudu, Redbox, and almost every VOD network in the US. The guys and gals at
Acort/Midnight Releasing have been so
absolutely wonderful to work with. They really tend to the filmmakers needs, but gently steer them in the best
business direction. Overseas I�m not quite sure all of the
delivery vehicles, but I do know its out there. Sons
of Liberty was just
released at AFM in November so I�m not yet sure of full distro
Despite their scope,
both The
Phoenix Rises and Sons
of Liberty were made on a relatively low budget - so how did that
influence your filmmaking, and would you have done anything differently
with considerably higher funds at your disposal?
Wow... good question. Yeah both films were made with a
pretty tight Dollar sign, but I think we did great with what we
had. I like to have some limitations as a filmmaker. It forces me to
always consider the shot, cut, cast, crew, and audience more. How do I cheat this explosion without cheating the audience. I find
it�s best to lean on the expertise of your department heads. Necessity breeds invention.
If we had more money... I would have liked to pay the crew
a bit more. We didn�t shoestring anyone, but I know that in a
value for value exchange, the production got a better deal. I would
also like more shooting time. Don�t get me wrong we had a
crazy shooting ratio on Sons
of Liberty. Something like 12:1, but just a
couple of extra days would have been amazing. For The
Phoenix Rises... I would have added in two more big action set pieces. It would
have been great to have a Heat-style shoot-out in
the factory location.
Many key characters
of The Phoenix Rises
and Sons of Liberty
are actually introduced in Skyhook. So you obviously have to talk
about that movie for a bit, and was Skyhook ever designed to be the
launching pad of a series?
I believe that Denny always had a series in his head from
the birth of SkyHook. I wanted to make a TV/web series out of
it from day one, so I think it kind of was a launching pad.
There�s not a ton of good science fiction on TV anymore and the
shows that were good got cancelled really early (Firefly, Dollhouse) or exhausted their narrative too quickly.
Is there a chance we'll see
more of the characters of Skyhook, The
Phoenix Rises and Sons
of Liberty, and any (other) future projects you'd like to share?
I�m not sure if we�ll revisit the gang from Sons
of Liberty or The
Phoenix Rises again. It was nice to close it out, but we built such a large world
it would be fun to explore the Sons
of Liberty versus Ordo Mundi relationship. I recently finished a supernatural psychological thriller
I wrote and directed called Convergence. It stars Clayne Crawford (Rectify), Ethan Embry
(Once Upon a Time), and Mykelti
Williamson (Heat, Forrest Gump). It�s in post production
now and is easily the best film we�ve made to date.
We are in preproduction on a steampunk epic called Aether. No cast yet as we just got greenlit about a month ago. I
am also producing three films. Hayride 2 is due out any day now, and
a World War Two psychological horror film codenamed Ubermensch with writer/director Horst Sarubin
make up the narratives. The other one is a documentary called Who are These
People? that focuses on the enconomic impact
of Close Encounters of the Third Kind had on the city of Mobile.
got you into filmmaking in the first place, and did you receive any formal
education on the subject?
It all started with Raiders of the Lost Ark. There was
something about telling a story that rich that drew me in as a kid.
In fact I�d argue that many of my male archetypes are homages back to Indiana Jones - who I thought my Dad was as a kid. I�m
sure there�s some sort of psychological connection there. As
I mentioned, I attended college at a small commuter school
in Mobile, Alabama. There was no formal film program, but a
group of us banded together and started one. We found out that
the school had several Bolex H-16 REX cameras available in
their archives... so we snuck in and "rented" them.
Pretty soon the school found out and allowed us access. We built our community from there. I learned most of my film knowledge
by working. I was lucky enough to be introduced to a producer named Scott Lumpkin, who graciously took me under his wing
and began teaching me everything. It wasn�t long before
I began working in the locations department... and the rest
is history.
What can you tell us about
your filmwork prior to Skyhook?
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I started my career in filmmaking working as a PA on a low
budget action film called Sacrifice (with Michael Madsen).
From there I moved into locations and eventually into camera department. There�s not a ton of work in Alabama circa
2004, so I began working for an advertising agency. I stayed in
that world until I lost my job in 2010. I moved from Columbia, MO
back to Mobile and linked up with Denny. It�s pretty boring
really, but every project I did was a brilliant education into
filmmaking--and that�s what it�s all about. Every job I learned a new
tool. Now I can pull those tools out on a film and know exactly what I
need from them and if I don�t know... I get to learn. It�s
very cyclical.
How would you
describe yourself as a director?
Obsession. I become obsessed with every project I
currently am working on until it is delivered. I�ve just learned over
the years to hire way smarter so you can worry less on the small stuff
and focus on the overall narrative. Every movie gets easier in
some function or another. Challenges now appeal to me more than ever.
Filmmakers who inspire
Hitchcock, Antoine Fuqua, Paul Greengrass, Alfonso Curon, Peter Berg, Spielberg,
John Ford, and oddly... Peter Greenaway
Your favourite movies?
Yikes...that�s tough...
Children of Men, Gravity, Spielberg before War of the Worlds, Rope, North by Northwest,
The Shining, Star Wars, anything by Joss Whedon, Oceans 11, Un Chien Andalou.
Every film in some way inspires me...
... and of
course, films you really deplore?
There are not a ton of films I�m not into. Sometimes for
me it's more that the hype is bigger than the film itself. Like Drive. Decent
film... but to me not the end all be all that it was
described to me. I loathe Contact, Green Lantern, and Dracula:
Dead and Loving It. Lastly... I�m not a fan of Man of Steel, but that's because I nitpicked it.
Your/your movies'
website(s), Facebook, whatever else?
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Judgement reserved in Constable Stephen Carroll murder appeal
Judgement has been reserved in the case of two men appealing convictions for murdering Constable Stephen Carroll.
Brendan McConville, 42, of Glenholme Avenue in Craigavon, and 22-year-old John Paul Wootton, from Colindale in Lurgan, are serving life sentences.
Constable Stephen Carroll was shot dead as he responded to a 999 call in Craigavon in March 2009.
Defence lawyers claimed the convictions were unsafe and argued that there should not be a retrial.
The prosecution said the evidence of a defence witness in the appeal was "inherently unreliable".
McConville is serving at least a 25-year-sentence for the murder. Wootton received a minimum 14-year term.
Lord Chief Justice Sir Declan Morgan said the three judges who have heard the appeal would deliver their verdict "as soon as possible".


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Cool Runnings Corsica Style!, originally uploaded by jiffyfeet.
Feel the Wiggle… Feel the Slide… Watch out y'all, it's break free time!!! I mean in what world does one tie strap hold a 400lb double door refrigerator on top of a beat up old Chevy Corsica? haha. I bet watching them get this thing onto the car would have been as hilarious as this picture. But then again, that Corsica does look like it has been down a bob sled track a couple of times. Or as we like to call it down here, a fire trail through a tree lined forest. Lord help then if they had to hit the breaks, you know that thing is going flying off the front hood. Photo: Gricker (Somewhere one Highway 301 – North Florida)


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"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." (John Steinbeck)
Hello, this is my academic / professional page. Here you can find out what I've been studying and where I've been working. If you share the same interests, please feel free to contact me. Thank you.
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jugal bandhi: continuum of traditions and melodies
jugal bandhi: continuum of traditions and melodies4 May
Songs -heard and forgotten ?11 Sep
We often snatches of songs heard in childhood which we want to teach our kids.
An excellent source for songs for camping, teaching various themes is
A site which allows legal downloads of MP3 files and provides lyrics for traditional songs is
When little kids have a vacation..9 Sep
Some parents look at vacation time with a little anxiety. If they aren't going on a holiday, they wonder how they will spend time with kids and keep them happy.
There are many websites which give ideas for craft work for kids. When I and my kid do some creative work together , we are not only utilizing time usefully ,we are creating great memories for the kid.
The sense of satisfaction of having created something goes a long way in building self esteem and also eventually allows the kid to look at honest work with an open mind.Not as just work – but as something that will bring happiness.
Here is a site/ blog that will help a parent find things to do with a kid during vacations.And the idea of building a lap journal is quite delightful.
And one more that has specific activities even for Indian festivals
Teacher Talk..7 Sep
Most often when we meet our friends after a few minutes of exchanging groans and grumbles of the work LOAD , we tend to start sharing work related websites-
sites that allow free download of worksheets, tips for accommodating special children, ideas for planning a lesson,sites that generate word mazes and what not.
Bookmarking them for my use them is not enough. I want to list a few every week so that it is useful to others too.
We often spend hours searching for something specific and urgently needed – and end up with a whole lot of things we may need in the future.
So a tiny memo with details is ideal to have at a click.
Today I shall post links to rebus stories and picture puzzles. This site has much more. And I have spent a lot of fun time here solving the picture puzzles- totally forgetting the work on hand.
Art of living from auto drivers….29 Nov
On a recent visit to Bengaluru, I got to travel a lot in autos.
The first memorable drive was with Narayana of Kumaraswamy layout. We were struck in a jam near BTM layout when he began his painful story.It seems he had just begun his day and became a victim to a superwoman. He had ferried her to some company. She offered to pay with 100 rupee note. He didnt have the necessary change.Kind soul that he was offered to bring change for the note he possessed. By the time he came back, she was gone.The story began now. He was so dejected , he was going back home.He went on to tell me some incidents in which he had ferried people for free on being told of their problems.What amazed me was he told me that he would not lose faith in people just because he was cheated by one.
On one another such journey, late in the evening , we travelled with a senior member of their tribe. He asked us which route we preferred..we told him to choose -depending on traffic density.Just this little trust in him made him happy. He talked about how honesty has helped him and his family. He narrated an incident where an unknown passenger gave him a recommendation letter to a philanthropic hospital. This gift saved his son's life.He said that if we ever earned anything by dishonest methods the money would just go to medical expenses. This belief of his has kept him happy , healthy and content.
It was truly a learning path that we travelled .
My Little Jakkanachareez6 Sep
My kids(age .. 5+) were given a demo on how to make clay models. As it was their first lesson, their Craft teacher showed them how to make a Ganesha.They made these in just a few minutes.This was sometime in July.The multi coloured one below is made by kind -hearted Rohit.
In August they made collages.


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Date : 2018-06-20 2018-06-27
Job Category : AIFF
General Manager (GM) – Strategy and Operations
Reports to
General Secretary, All India Football Federation
Position Description
Reporting to the General Secretary (GS), the main responsibility of the GM, Strategy and Operations (GM-S&O) will be to operationalize the GS's vision vis-à-vis the organization. The GM-S&O will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for all departments of the AIFF. He/She will provide leadership to the AIFF strategic planning process and will implement new strategic initiatives. In addition, the GM-S&O will provide coordination for the AIFF senior management team; serve as liaison to the AIFF's partners; and work with the AIFF's Executive Committee to keep them abreast of relevant strategies and challenges.
The GM-S&O will assist the GS and partner heads of all departments of the AIFF to jointly develop, implement and manage the operational aspects of the Strategic Plan and annual budget. Finally, the GM-S&O will cultivate existing relationships with various external partners of the AIFF including but not limited to state associations, clubs, commercial partners, sponsors, AFC, FIFA and various government bodies.
In summary, GM-S&O will play the role of an executor of strategies developed in conjunction with the top management team of AIFF as well as act as a change agent to lead organizational transformation as envisaged in the Strategic Plan of the AIFF.
Further, the GM-S&O will be given clear decision rights and requisite authority to enable him to perform effectively, his role as mentioned in this job description.
Operational Leadership:
Play a significant role in long-term planning, with the view to delivering operational excellence.
Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in line with AIFF's vision and Strategic Plan – specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, day-to-day processes and organizational planning.
Assist the GS in creating annual and monthly organizational budget and monitoring cash flows in conjunction with the Head of Finance, manage effectively within the approved budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.
Ensure the continued financial viability of the AIFF's operational programs through sound fiscal management.
Be part of and contribute constructively towards various committees of strategic importance relevant to the GM-S&O's job description, such as the Finance Committee, Technical Committee and Competitions Committee or any other committee as deemed to be necessary by the GS from time to time.
Strategic Plan Implementation:
Assist the GS in providing leadership and input for all strategic plan preparation and implementation processes in conjunction with the staff of the AIFF. Collaborate with department heads and their staff as they implement the strategic plan and transition-related operations.
Develop and implement a system for tracking and reporting on the progress of the strategic plan implementation.
Special Projects:
Assist the GS in planning and implementation of new special projects as required from time to time.
Requirements and qualifications:
Post-graduation in business management or sports management from a reputed institution
Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in sports industry, preferably football
Excellent communication, leadership and analytical skills
Expertise in strategic thinking
Excellent presentation and documentation skills
Last date of applying is Thursday,27th June 2018.
Candidates desirous of applying for the above position to mail their applications along with CVs and proof of relevant experience at email@example.com with the subject as " Application for the Post GM Strategy and Operations " with the expected remunerations. Only the shortlisted Candidates will be called for Interview at a Time & Date which will be communicated at the E mail ID provided by the shortlisted applicants.
AIFF reserves the right to cancel/reject the vacancy or applications without assigning any reasons.


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Today has been cold and miserable - perfect for a 'stay in pj's all day' kind of day and that's exactly what I did. Also a good day for crochet - did that too ..
I had some Bernat Super Value yarn in my stash and used Suzi's Perfect Pink Shells Bow Scarflet pattern with a 5.50mm hook. The only modification I made was to start with 68 ch instead of 50.
Well, today was National Knit in Public day here in Australia. How did you spend your day? As you know, I spent mine crocheting but I heard that our Prime Minister spent hers knitting .. (sleeve of a cardigan for her niece's baby) ..
Update - sleeve finished and (according to her tweet) she just has the lace edging to knit and the cardigan's done. Thought you might like to know that !!
Need to go find something to knit/crochet now. By the way, have you seen this doing the rounds on facebook ?
Saturday, June 8, 2013
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LOVE your scarf! It was fun to hear about your knit in public day and that your prime minister participated.. how cool! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)ReplyDelete
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Thank you so much. Your scarf is lovely, fantastic colour :)
Fancy our Prime minister knitting .I am glad you posted that tweet and pic :))ReplyDelete
Now your scarf is lovely , it is one I could wear , could you let me know where the pattern is ?? bought or free please..
Hugs pat :))
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As someone who has seen this both personally and professionally, I feel more studies like this are needed in general. While technological advances are great, they are not always reliable or even available.
In terms of the question you asked, I would find the nausea most troubling. I have seen that particular symptom handled several ways, from close observation to immediate referral to the physician. I, personally and professionally, would rather lean to the later and it just turn out to be a migraine than to not act and it be something more serious.
As to the study's findings, it was interesting because I had PTM following both concussions and had a protracted recovery with both of them (granted the second one occurred within two of the absence of symptoms from the first, with the second recovery taking several months.
- September 13, 2013 at 12:12 PM
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Historically, the physical exam served as the cornerstone of medical evaluation. As advancements have been made, reliance on diagnostic studies has threatened the importance of the physical exam. It is important that we, as medical practitioners, utilize all available resources in diagnosing and treating those with acute brain injury. Sound medical evaluations including a thorough history should not be superseded by medical technology.
- September 21, 2013 at 11:27 AM
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100 Streets
Three people, three extraordinary stories. All lived out within a hundred London streets.
Genres: Drama
Actor: Gemma Arterton, Idris Elba, Kierston Wareing, Tom Cullen, Ryan Gage, Ken Stott, Franz Drameh, Charlie Creed-Miles, Ashley Thomas, Emily Wyatt, Cali Nelle, Mark Frost, Lorraine Stanley, Kola Bokinni, Paul Hickey
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In a symbolic gesture, President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro shook hands Friday night at the Summit of Americas, a move that may signal both parties are willing to let the past rest.
After decades of hostility following the Cold War, the United States and Cuba appear ready to restore a peaceful relations. President Obama said enough time has passed, and that the time has come to work with his Cuban counterpart.
"The United States will not be imprisoned by the past," Obama said, reported the Associated Press. He was not even born when the Castro brothers came to power in 1959. "We're looking to the future."
So what exactly do the two countries hope to achieve by rapprochement?
The issue is one of the core components of the Summit of the Americas meeting in Panama, an event where leaders of the Western hemisphere join to discuss policy and affirm shared values. This is the first year Cuba has joined the Summit.
Castro joked about his nation's absence in a bid for more speaking time Saturday. He noted that the leaders' speeches were supposed to last around eight minutes. But he asked for special dispensation. "Since you owe me six summits when you excluded me, six times eight is 48," he said to laughter.
Obama and Castro are expected to meet on Saturday to discuss restoration of diplomatic relations, as well as efforts to boost trade and travel between Cuba and the U.S. The State Department has also recommended that Cuba be removed from the terrorism list. That's an important signal and would pave the way for official embassies to be reopened in Washington and Havana. It would also give Cuba access to more credit and international financing. While Obama is expected to agree, it is unknown whether this will be addressed during the Summit.
Overall, Obama said it is time to accept its differences with Cuba and move to a point of working in harmony.
"As we move towards the process of normalization, we'll have our differences government to government with Cuba on many issues. Just as we differ at times with other nations within the Americas, just as we differ with our closest allies," Obama said on Friday, reported Reuters.
While shaking hands may be a good first step, there is still plenty of work to be done on relations between the two countries. A recent poll by MSCNBC/Telemundo/Marist found that 59 percent of Americans, including 56 percent Latinos, support better relations between the U.S. and Cuba. However, the economic embargo on Cuba is still in effect, and can only be removed by Congress. The effort to remove it has met resistance from influential Cuban-Americans who argue a change in the country's one-party political system is necessary, reported Reuters.
Some Cuban-Americans who have personal ties to Cuba argue that the meeting between Obama and Castro will do little to repair the damage that has occurred in the last few decades. Maria Elena Sanabria, who fled Cuba for Spain and eventually came to the United States in 1980, said nothing will change until the Castro brothers are no longer in power.
"This is not going to help the Cuban people . . . People have their eyes fixed on the meeting but it won't change anything," she said, reported NBC News.
Eladio Jose Armesto, an Cuban-born attorney who lives in Miami, told NBC News that U.S. sanctions will not work in healing ties, nor should rapprochement be seen as condoning Cuba's past actions.
"[The meeting between Obama and Castro] should not be seen as an endorsement of the Castro regime or as ignoring the regime's terrible violation of human rights," he said, reported NBC News.
He continued, saying Cuban people need to feel empowered with knowledge, and that "isolating Cuban people only strengthens the regime."
Ben Rhodes, Obama's deputy national security adviser, said the economic embargo that began in the 60s not only isolated Cuba, but also negatively impacted the US. "Our Cuba policy, instead of isolating Cuba, was isolating the United States in our own backyard," he said, reported NBC News.


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Gucci's 90th birthday party in Florence earlier this week was more than simply one of the fanciest of all the fancy parties I've been to in the course of this job. It was a show of strength, a flexing of financial and social power, which would have impressed the Medicis.
From the Savoy, where Gucci put us editors up – a nice touch, since the Gucci story begins with Guccio Gucci, a Florentine immigrant to London who saw the potential in luggage as a status symbol while working as a porter at the Savoy in London – we were taken for an opening night tour of the Museo Gucci. (More on that in a moment.) After the museum visit, we walked across the Piazza della Signoria for prosecco in the cortile of the Palazzo Vecchio, and then upstairs for dinner in the Salone dei Cinquecento, the walls and ceilings of which are covered with 15th century Vasari frescos telling the history of Florence. (Another painting has just been detected, hidden behind a fresco, which historians believe may be a lost Leonardo da Vinci.)
After dinner, Blondie took the stage downstairs, with Frida Giannini, Gucci's designer, dancing at the front. As an exercise in positioning Gucci at the heart of Florentine history and culture, the evening was a masterstroke.
However, I was a little disappointed in the museum. Not in the exhibits themselves, which are by turns gorgeous (Hilary Swank's Oscar gown) and hilarious (monogrammed scuba-diving flippers.) And definitely not upstairs, in what was once the chapel of the palazzo and is now a Gucci-sponsored contemporary art space, where the inaugural exhibition – Amore e Morte, by Bill Viola – is utterly magical. But for a museum that should define what Gucci is, it felt lacking in narrative.
I loved the Gucci-upholstered car from the 1970s, but I wanted to know more about it. I wanted the stories behind the piles of early-edition monogrammed luggage. The black-and-white photographs which line the staircase are fantastic – Sophia Loren in a crowd outside a Gucci store, Liz Taylor in a white Gucci fur – but again, I wanted to know more. To be fair, perhaps there will be more visitor information when the museum is properly open to the public; opening night is hard to judge. I would have loved, also, for Gucci to include the story of the family – a proper Italian saga, of love and family, honour and envy, if ever there was one. But, on the other hand, keeping family secrets under lock and key is a long-established Florentine tradition.
The Palazzo Vecchio, where the party was held, overlooks the Piazza della Signoria where in 1497 Friar Savonarola held his first Bonfire of the Vanities. That day, his followers went from house to house in the richest areas of Florence, stripping the homes of bankers and merchants of their expensive paintings and gold trinkets, which were burned in a huge outpouring of public emotion and discontent. (Not that such emotions or discontents are ever simple: Savonarola himself was burned to death on a public bonfire on the same spot the following year, after all.) And all of this happened less than a hundred yards from the scene of the Gucci party. Italy: you couldn't make it up, really, could you?
The following morning, before leaving for the airport, I went to an incredible exhibition at the Palazzo Strozzi. It is called Money & Beauty: Bankers, Botticelli, and the Bonfire of the Vanities. It explores how the modern banking system developed in parallel with the Renaissance, and how art, money and power interact, particularly in the context of the culture of a city. As a companion piece to the evening I had just had, it was very powerful. Have a look at the gallery website. This is an exhibition I would love to see come to London.


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Back in 2014, we developed a brand manual, photobook, up to website development for PT. MRT Jakarta. We were to embrace the optimism and ambition for a better city in all design material, as the purpose of this project is to provide an actual updated information regarding the development progress of the MRT project.


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After 8 long years, Wintersun has finally returned with part one of their new material, "Time". I don't want to dwell on the fact that has been a while since the last album, but I definitely want to talk about the decision to release this as two separate records. Whether or not Jari Mäenpää or Nuclear Blast made the decision, it was the correct one. Simply put, this album is an epic, bombastic affair of keyboards and symphonic atmospheres that is almost too much to handle. 80 minutes of this style of music would be physically draining on the listener, and I say that because even 40 minutes can be quite difficult to fully absorb what is going on. There may be only three full songs on "Time I", but they are more than enough material to satisfy the listener.
The instrumental opener, "When Time Fades Away", introduces some new oriental influences toWintersun's brand of folky melodic death metal. By the time this song is over, you start to understand the transition in sound from the debut to this record. On "Time I" Wintersun uses more clean vocals, keyboards, and melodies. That isn't to say that every song here is a rehash of "Death and the Healing" from the debut, but there is certainly less speed and intensity on this record. The band definitely embraced the "melodic" part of melodic death metal. "Sons of Winter and Stars" is the first epic and is actually the track that is most similar to the debut album. There are blastbeats and riffs aplenty, and the intensity is kept up throughout the song; however, you will notice the increased use of choirs and clean vocals. The other two lengthy songs are employ similar methods, but are not quite as fast. In fact, one of the most interesting aspects of this album is the huge range of dynamics. There are perfect transitions from huge, heavy death metal moments into quieter acoustic and keyboard driven sections with Jari's clean vocals over top.
My only real complaint on this record is the lack of guitar solos. They do show up (there is some serious shredding going on in the title track), but are generally less frequent and shorter than on the first record. Considering how talented both of these guitarists are, it's too bad. The musicianship is great, but they don't show off like they did on "Wintersun". The only major improvement instrument-wise is the great clean vocals by Jari. His singing sounds more confident and powerful than ever before. A second caution with this record is how over-the-top it is. There are numerous layers of instruments, and the band changes tempos and moods quite often. Don't dismiss this as lacking substance; it definitely takes more than a few listens to enjoy the album, and I'm not even sure it's fair to review it so quickly after it was released. Don't overthink this record, just put it in and listen to it often. If you put the time in to appreciate this masterpiece, you will definitely get more out of it than your average album.
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Dr Treahna Hamm opens exhibition touching on fish deaths on anniversary of apology to first nations people
Treahna Hamm remembers the roar that pierced the walls of the Australian Parliament, 11 years ago this week.
The tears flowed freely as former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd read an apology to the country's Indigenous people.
"There were aunties and uncles and people from the stolen generation, and you could hear the thousands of people outside on the lawn," Dr Hamm said.
"Kevin Rudd rose to his feet and proceeded to read the apology, and there were butterflies in my stomach and an eagerness to hear the words after all this time.
"I was happy it was done, as while I didn't have a bad experience growing up, this was a symbolic gesture towards the entire Aboriginal community of the nation."
The policymakers said sorry, but a decade on, they are still not listening when it comes to many issues.
On the anniversary of the apology on Wednesday, Dr Hamm opened her first solo exhibition at the burraja gallery at Gateway Island in Wodonga.
The Yorta Yorta artist titled it 'gulpa wala', a statement on the poor health of the Baarka (Darling River) and the subsequent fish deaths that have occurred in its waters in recent months.
"Gulpa wala translates to deep water, which leads into deep thoughts," she said.
"When I heard about the fish kills, I thought of Aunty Beryl Carmichael, an elder in Menindee who is the last speaker from her tribe.
"The river is part of her identity and she has seen the Menindee Lakes disappear over time and the land deteriorate. The river feeds into the people and it is broken, and in my work you can see the spirits in the tree trunks.
"It's the sentinels who have the knowledge to bring the river back to health again."
Dr Hamm was an artist from the moment she could hold a pencil, but it was Aunty Beryl's mentoring that helped her immerse in her culture.
"My mum and dad adopted three Aboriginal children, and my sister's family came from Mildura," she said.
"About 15 years ago I visited and met Aunty Beryl, and we connected straight away. She taught me a lot about culture, significant cultural places and how to make tree bark ink, which I use in my work.
"For me to define myself as being Aboriginal, I need to know my culture."
Dr Hamm had numerous exhibitions throughout her studies in the 1980s at Wangaratta TAFE and later, undertaking a PhD in philosophy at RMIT, but came into the media spotlight when she and two other women revitalised possum-skin cloak making.
"They were a prized possession for Aboriginal people and almost map-like when you look at the designs on them," she said.
"There's not many across the world - there was one from Moama at the Melbourne museum, and we decided to replicate it.
"There was a permanent exhibition which lasted several years at the National Museum of Australia.
"I made one based on Mungabareena Reserve, which was a trading route, and it now sits on permanent display at MAMA."
It was this possum cloak that Dr Hamm gave to Aunty Matilda House-Williams to wear for the official opening of the 42nd Federal Parliament of Australia on February 12, 2008.
"Aunty Matilda rang and asked me if I was coming to the apology, and if I had a cloak she could wear," she said.
"I went from not knowing about the apology to all of a sudden standing in Parliament in the procession behind Aunty Matilda.
"It was the day before the apology and she performed the first ever welcome to country at Federal Parliament."
Later that year the 'Close the Gap' initiative was established, setting out targets to improve the discrepancy between the life expectancy and health of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
The latest report on those targets was released on Thursday, showing progress in only two areas - to enroll 95 per cent of Indigenous four-year-olds in early childhood education by 2025, and to halve the gap in year 12 attainment by 2020.
The state of the other targets was described as "unforgivable" by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Halving the gap in both child mortality rates and in school attendance was meant to be achieved by 2018, but both targets are still "not on track".
Life expectancy at birth has improved, but the gap is not on track to be closed by 2031, with the life expectancy for Indigenous men currently 8.6 years less than non-Indigenous men, and 7.8 years less for Indigenous women.
Dr Hamm sees how these numbers translate to injustice in the real world constantly.
"It hasn't felt like 10 years at all; I can still remember the moment I found my traditional birth certificate before I met my Aboriginal mother," she said.
"I have 60 first cousins and about five or six of us were taken in the 1960s.
"I was lucky I ended up living back where my family came from and I met my natural mum in 1997, but unfortunately my brother and sister could not, as she passed away at 51.
"My father who adopted me died at 92, and my mum is still going strong at 90 and a half.
"Closing the gap is there in everything, and people can say 'sorry', but words without deeds are worthless."
Dr Hamm believes the government needs to listen to the first nations people about the Baarka and the thousands of fish deaths that have devastated all Australians.
"It's desert country, and with the changing climate we need to reassess variations in weather and farming practises, and not be greedy," she said.
"When you make waterways political it doesn't work, and it hasn't worked.
"Everyone's aware of how important the river is, no matter where they live.
"There's knowledge that exists of how to regenerate the river but for the elders to talk, they need to be given respect first."
Dr Hamm's sentiments are echoed by the Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations, a group that represents 24 nations including the Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta.
Executive officer Will Mooney said elders living on the river consider the conditions of the river and the fish deaths, although exacerbated by drought and heat, as not naturally-occurring.
"It's convenient for governments to say 'This is a result of the drought and we can't do anything about it', but the science and community knowledge is telling us something different," he said.
"Yes, at a time of drought there are low flows, but the elders are saying there would usually still be deep-water holes in the river that the bigger fish could seek refuge in.
"They are saying this has never happened before, that it's a completely unprecedented situation, where there's been mass deaths of particularly the older Murray cod.
"The river is sick, and the people are sick and feel at a loss.
"It's hard for non-Indigenous people to perhaps understand the depth of that connection at times."
The call for governments to listen to elders leads into an ongoing campaign by MLDRIN to increase the role of first nations people in water management.
"We're arguing for the rights of Aboriginal people to own a share of the water as well, just like an irrigator can," Mr Mooney said.
"We talk about cultural flows; the inherent right of Aboriginal people to own water on their own country.
"It's a way to address the cultural and ecological impact we're seeing at the moment, but also to provide self-determination of Indigenous nations."
Mr Mooney said the release of a five-year research project last year provided a tool for determining how much water would be needed for cultural flows.
"We're starting to roll that out, but the other side of it is we need government to commit to providing water allocation where we can identify those needs," he said.
"There has been $40 million given for traditional owners' water entitlements, but when you spread that funding across 40 Indigenous nations, in a competitive market, it comes down to not being enough.
"That funding is a step in the right direction, but we're arguing for a bigger policy shift.
"We still need a braver commitment by government to properly recognise their rights."
When the land is so intrinsically intertwined in the health and well-being of Indigenous people, the government can not work towards 'closing the gap' without respecting and empowering their views on how water is managed.
Dr Hamm spoke about the need for governments at all levels to value their Indigenous communities on Wednesday at a morning tea with local councils present.
"That sort of event means a lot to people like myself and shows that the councils take it seriously," she said.
"I think Albury-Wodonga is a wonderful place and that the councils have led the way as far as having good relationships with Aboriginal people go, and with employment and projects.
"I think it's important to hand down culture and knowledge, and I do it through art and education."
- gulpa wala, curated by Murray Arts Aboriginal Arts Curator Bethany Thorber, is showing until April 16. Situated on Gateway Island, burraja gallery is the only dedicated Aboriginal arts gallery in the region. The work of Phil Murray and Brendan Kennedy is also on display.


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The main principle of Azerbaijan is to achieve results, but not the negotiations process, the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov said to a press conference with his Georgian counterpart Grigol Vashadze in Tbilisi, touching upon the talks on Nagorno-Karabakh held in Moscow in presence of the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
"We believe that the current status-quo around the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh does not satisfy anybody, and proceeding from this, we wait for real results," he said.
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister also said that there is "certain progress" during talks on Nagorno-Karabakh. "There is coordination and rapprochement of positions of the sides, but there are a number of issues on which intensive negotiations should be continued," said Mammadyarov.
The working meeting of foreign ministers Elmar Mammadyarov of Azerbaijan, Sergei Lavrov of Russia and Edward Nalbandian of Armenia took place in Moscow on Saturday.
The discussions could bring closer the positions on several key issues of "basic principles of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement. The draft of this document will be reviewed at the next trilateral meeting between the presidents of Azerbaijan, Russia and Armenia, which is scheduled for the end of June in Kazan.
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988 when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. Armenian armed forces have occupied 20 percent of Azerbaijan since 1992, including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts.
Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a ceasefire agreement in 1994.
The co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group – Russia, France, and the U.S. – are currently holding the peace negotiations.
Armenia has not yet implemented the U.N. Security Council's four resolutions on the liberation of Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding regions.