text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Moscow here we come! Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Moscow here we come! Goto page 1, 2 Next Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Russia & C.I.S. View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message Trojan HorseJoined: 30 Dec 2003Posts: 61Location: Europe Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 7:57 pm Post subject: Moscow here we come! Looks like we really are going to Russia in June! Hey-ho! If you had your time in Moscow again, what would you have done differently and what would you have brought with you ? (Apart from the obvious - bullet proof vest !) Back to top waxwingJoined: 29 Jun 2003Posts: 719Location: China Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 6:18 pm Post subject: Good luck Trojan! What would I have done differently? Dunno.. maybe planned my accommodation more carefully? It's the biggest single issue for someone living in Moscow, I'd say. Oh and the traffic is horrendous. As for bullet-proof vests, I can genuinely say that I think my home town of London is more dangerous. Moscow isn't that bad. Nye byespakoisa, and have fun ! Back to top anaJoined: 23 Mar 2004Posts: 16Location: Sunny Bolton Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 1:00 pm Post subject: bullet proof or thermal? I'm thinking of going to Moscow and thought I'd ask about your reference to a bullet proof vest. Anything to worry about of just a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time? love Ana Back to top Trojan HorseJoined: 30 Dec 2003Posts: 61Location: Europe Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 1:37 pm Post subject: cheers wax! waxwing wrote: Nye byespakoisa, and have fun ! Will do Waxwing. I'll let you know how we get on there: how is Stavropol and how did you end up there?! Back to top Trojan HorseJoined: 30 Dec 2003Posts: 61Location: Europe Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 1:41 pm Post subject: Ana soon to be in Moscow? Hi Ana, don't mind me, I wasn't serious. I don't think Moscow is particularly dangerous. From what I've heard though, life is tougher there and you need to sharpen your elbows. People queuing for buses and shop assistants are notorious so I don't know if daily life is much fun but I've only ever heard from teachers who enjoyed working with their students. Russians are nice - I even married one He thinks I'm off my nut to go there though, he says Russia is awful! Good luck Back to top anaJoined: 23 Mar 2004Posts: 16Location: Sunny Bolton Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 9:47 pm Post subject: I'm not too worried about going to Moscow. Russia is one of the places I've always wanted to go to, so I think, unless I was given endless reasons not to, I'd go. Most people I've spoken to who've actually been say it's a great place and the biggest problem I'll have is the cold. I live in Madrid and here one of the first keys to survival is place guarding in queues, especially when put against the old, not-so-frail ladies in fur coats. So I am a little prepared for Moscows queues. I expect most people have a jaded view of their own county, it doesn;t always make it a bad place. thanks for your reply. I look forward to going the more I hear about it (good and not so good!). Hope you enjoy it as much when you go back. love ana Back to top Phillip DonnellyJoined: 24 Mar 2004Posts: 43 Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2004 8:00 am Post subject: Yes, a bullet proof vest will not be necessary. In fact, even a thermal vest might prove foolhardy as when you go inside (and when its 20 below outside you'll spend most of your time inside!), you'll get so hot you'll want to faint. I've been im Moscow for more than half a year now and the Russian winter was far less terrifying than I had imagined. You're not going to believe me but I HONESTLY felt colder in Dublin. As it's so far inland, it's a dry cold that never really gets into your bones. In fact, I can't even remember shivering much. Of course, you need to wear a lot of clothes and layer yourself like an onion, but the cold is not really a problem. A much bigger problem, however, is the ice and trying to walk on it. Although Russians do an amazing job of keeping the roads clear, they don't bother about the pavements too much so trying to stay vertical is a constant challenge. However, wearing more layers of clothes than an onion does limit the damage! Re mafia and all that hype, I agree with the earlier entry that it simply isn't an issue for EFL teachers. Your're far more likely to have problems with the police than with the criminal fraternity. However, even they bark more than they bite. Back to top anaJoined: 23 Mar 2004Posts: 16Location: Sunny Bolton Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2004 2:20 pm Post subject: winters Thanks for the reassurance Phillip. I recently went to Cadiz. The weather was amazing, the sea was beautiful and I started to question my decision to go to Russia! I've never been to Dublin but I imagine it's similar to my northern England origins. The worst thing there is the constant rain. Edinburgh in February is the coldest place I have been. We spent th majority of a journey across town in the bars drinking whiskey to stay warm! But most winters come to an end. Is it Spring in Moscow yet? love Anna Back to top Phillip DonnellyJoined: 24 Mar 2004Posts: 43 Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 7:21 am Post subject: Hi Anna, Yes it is Spring in Moscow now. As I write, there isn't a cloud in the sky and people have shed their winter overcoats. The trees have yet to bloom, but it should be any day now. Re rain, yes, it does rain a lot here, but not quite as much as in Dublin. Of course, it snows in the winter and that's a hundred times better than rain. I actually love it when it's snowing and I'm beginning to miss it already, believe it or not! Back to top anaJoined: 23 Mar 2004Posts: 16Location: Sunny Bolton Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2004 10:49 pm Post subject: learning Russian Hi Phillip, Weatherwise, Moscow sounds better than Madrid at the moment. Although it has warmed up the last couple of days! I am definatly comming to Moscow. Hurray. I can't wait! I went to a book shop all set on buying myself a start on learning Russian. I realise it's more difficult than Spanish, but looking at the book scared me. I quickly put it back on the shelf and rushed back to the English section where I felt much more comfortable. I think I'll wait until I'm there and can hear the sounds I'm trying to produce. I can only be worse to think I;m doing ok with a tape and to arrive speaking the most hidious nonsense imaginable. I've always found smiling and pointing goes a long way!! Did you learn the language before you went? How difficult is it really? love Ana Back to top Kent F. KruhoefferJoined: 22 Jan 2003Posts: 2129Location: 中国 Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2004 5:36 am Post subject: try these! Dear Ana: You can try these links for a starter. Some of the websites below have audio files, so you can actually hear the words the way they should be pronounced. Good luck learn to read Russian http://home.freeuk.com/russica2/abc.html (Cyrillic alphabet) http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Track/7635/alphabet.html (Cyrillic alphabet) http://www.welrus.com/essent/abc.html (Cyrillic alphabet in block & cursive characters) http://www.learningrussian.com/alphabet.htm (Cyrillic alphabet & more / audio) http://ruslang.com (RusLang.com - Cyrillic alphabet & more) http://community.middlebury.edu/~beyer/RT/pages/signs/alphahtml/alphabet0.shtml (Cyrillic alphabet) http://langintro.com/rintro/index.htm (An Introduction to Russian / audio) http://www.semiology.com/rwt/read-russian/index.html (learn to read Russian / audio) build your vocabulary http://masterrussian.com/ (MasterRussian.com / audio) http://ruslang.com/ (RusLang.com - with interactive exercises and information about Russia) http://www.learningrussian.com/index.htm (LearningRussian.com) http://langintro.com/rintro/index.htm (An Introduction to Russian / audio) http://www.semiology.com/rwt/index.html (Russian Web Tutor / audio) http://www.waytorussia.net/WhatIsRussia/Russian.html (WayToRussia / audio) http://www.languageguide.org/russian/ (LanguageGuide.org) http://www.travlang.com/languages/ (scroll waaaaay down and click on the Russian flag / audio) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Slavic_languages (Wikipedia - East Slavic Languages) http://www.meighan.net/alexander/ (Russian for Lovers / audio) http://www.roxana.spb.ru/russian.htm (basic phrases for beginners) http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Track/7635/alf-greetings.html (greetings & farewells) http://www.russia-ic.com/eng/Travel/phrase.html (basic vocabulary for beginners) http://community.middlebury.edu/~beyer/RT/pages/signs/signs.shtml (100 signs in Russian) http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Track/7635/names.html (Russian nicknames) learn Russian grammar http://masterrussian.com/ (MasterRussian.com / audio) http://ruslang.com/ (RusLang.com - with interactive exercises and information about Russia) http://www.learningrussian.com/index.htm (LearningRussian.com) http://www.departments.bucknell.edu/russian/language/ (grammar reference - Bucknell U.) http://www.semiology.com/rwt/index.html (Russian Web Tutor / audio) http://www.linguarus.com/Program/ (Linguarus.com) http://www.russnet.org/home.php (RUSSNET - Real Player format - requires registration) online English-Russian dictionaries http://area51.berkeley.edu/~dima/stuff/rus/ (Dima Chirkin) http://www.multitran.ru/ (Multitran) http://freedict.com/onldict/rus.html (Free Dictionary.com) http://old.www.cityline.ru/cgi-bin/dict/engrus.pl (Stanislav Sinyagin) http://www.rambler.ru/dict/enru/ (Rambler) http://www.translate.ru/default.asp?lang=en (Online Translator by PROMT Co.) Reposted from "The Master Index" located at the very top of the forum. Warm regards, keNt updated & new links added: 22/05/04Last edited by Kent F. Kruhoeffer on Sat May 22, 2004 3:16 am; edited 3 times in total Back to top anaJoined: 23 Mar 2004Posts: 16Location: Sunny Bolton Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2004 8:43 am Post subject: Thanks kent, you're an angel love Anna Back to top Phillip DonnellyJoined: 24 Mar 2004Posts: 43 Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 10:46 am Post subject: Yes, thanks a lot Kent-some very useful links I must pass on to our teachers. My own Russian is little better than when I arrived and it wasn't any good then either!. Indeed, a magic finger and a smile is useful anywhere, isn't it. However, you really should try to learn the alphabet before you arrive-it will make your life so much easier. I would also recommend the BBC book and audio cassette-'Teach Yourself Russian' as it contains most of the basics you'll need to get by. Back to top waxwingJoined: 29 Jun 2003Posts: 719Location: China Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:34 pm Post subject: Sage advice from Philip about the alphabet. The good news is, it only takes literally a few hours to do it As for starter books, I would highly recommend 'the New Penguin Russian course' by Nicholas J. Brown. Small but perfectly formed Back to top zanethJoined: 31 Mar 2004Posts: 545Location: Between Russia and Germany Posted: Thu May 06, 2004 4:20 pm Post subject: Welcome, welcome, welcome, to the soon to be newly-arrriveds. Winter is breathtakingly beautiful, don't worry. And the leaves are returning. My mother commented the other day, wondering how I could stand the long winters. Spring comes slowly and at a different pace than it does elsewhere, but you just look at things differently. Each blade of grass is a joy, each small increment, each extra minute of daylight. And actually, the daylight comes back fast! Even if everything is still dead and grey and cold, you appreciate being able to stand still outside for a few minutes without getting cold. There are all kinds of wonderful little signs of approaching summer, that give no less joy for being small and subtle. And by the time winter comes back, you feel you've had two lifetimes worth of daylight. And summer is lush and beautiful. I feel like I'm in the American South in summer. It's great. Russia is beautiful. I could go on and on...... Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Russia & C.I.S. 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WASHINGTON : The United States will have "appropriate arrangements" with Russia to ensure the evacuation of Americans from the Sochi Winter Olympics, if necessary, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said, amid militant threats to attack the Games.
Russian security forces are hunting a woman suspected of planning a suicide bombing and of being in Sochi already and US officials acknowledged on Friday an increase in reported threats ahead of the Games. The US military has said two ships will be deployed to the Black Sea during the Winter Olympics and the Pentagon has also made clear it is willing to assist Russia, if needed. Still, it is far from clear that Russia would allow US military assets into its territory following a security incident, and Moscow has made no request for US security assistance so far.
Asked about the matter at a Pentagon news conference, Hagel said only that proper arrangements would be in place, without saying specifically who might do the evacuating.
"If we need to extract our citizens, we will have appropriate arrangements with the Russians to do this," Hagel said.
Senior Obama administration officials later clarified that although the US military can be an option for evacuations, US citizens can be evacuated on commercial or even charter flights and that Russia had primary responsibility to respond to and cope with any incident during the Games.
The officials, speaking in a conference call with reporters, also said the United States did not yet have a firm evacuation plan for Americans, although it could put one together quickly if needed.
"There's no Sochi Olympics evacuation plan on the shelf that we're just ready to pull off," one official said.
After two suicide bombings killed 34 people in the southern city of Volgograd last month, Russia has been keen to assure athletes and spectators that the Olympics in Sochi, in the turbulent North Caucasus region, will be safe.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has staked his political reputation on organizing a successful Olympics and has tightened security nationwide. Security at the Olympics came up in a call between Putin and US President Barack Obama this week.
Some 230 American athletes are expected at the Games, along with 270 coaches and support staff for the American team. A five person US delegation led by Janet Napolitano, a former secretary of Homeland Security, will head to Sochi and as many as 10,000 American spectators are expected to attend the Games.
Although the US officials said there had been an increase in the number of threats being reported in the run-up to the Games, one official noted that was not "entirely unusual" ahead of a major international event.
The officials said there will be American diplomatic security agents accompanying US athletes at all the venues.
Athletes have been advised not to wear American Olympic uniforms outside of the event site. "It's just good common sense," one official said.


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Parliamentary vote in Syria can't cover up country's violent divisions
Nationwide parliamentary elections are scheduled for Monday in Syria, but in this city not far from the border with Lebanon, the only posters on the walls bear the faces of the dead.
"Vote for the martyr," read the posters, which were plastered across walls in the city's main square, a half-hour drive from the capital, Damascus.
There is, not surprisingly after more than a year of bloody conflict, little common ground between the country's increasingly militant opposition and those who support the government of President Bashar Assad. The opposition has fielded no candidates for parliament, and it is unlikely any political party that has called for Assad's removal, as the opposition does, would be allowed to stand in elections. But those who said they plan to vote also said there was no alternative.
"What's the best way to build a country? By destroying it? By swimming in blood?" asked Rami Ghazal, an organizer for the Syrian National Youth Party, which was fielding three candidates in the Damascus region, which accounts for 29 of the parliament's 265 seats.
Ghazal's party received a license to operate three months ago, after a constitutional referendum paved the way for parties other than Assad's Baath Party, which has ruled the country for four decades.
"I didn't participate in any of the demonstrations because I believe everything is fine," Ghazal said, referring to the uprising against Assad that began in March 2011 with largely peaceful demonstrations before armed rebellion became widespread in response to government attacks on demonstrators. "The constitution is not perfect. It needs work. But it's better than the old one."
But for people in rebel-dominated places such as Zabadani, the constitutional reforms mean little and promises of reform are not taken seriously. New parties still need to be approved by the Baath Party-controlled government, and even though the new constitution limits the Syrian president to two seven-year terms, Assad can remain in office until 2028 if he were to be reelected twice after his current term ends in 2014.
"Why vote? It's all propaganda. The government will just do what it wants anyway," said one man who asked not to named for fear of his safety. He echoed a sentiment voiced by others in Zabadani when asked about elections.
Ghazal, who said he supported the use of the army to return security to the country, said he did not believe elections would quell the violence or satisfy the opposition.
"The organizers of these demonstrations don't want security," Ghazal said.
Ghazal, who is from the northern Damascus suburb of Harasta, said that rebels identifying themselves as the Free Syrian Army had been warning people in the area not to participate in elections. He that polls there were unlikely to open.
"My family will vote in Damascus because they believe in voting," Ghazal said.
Ghazal is Alawite, an offshoot of Shiite Islam to which Assad also belongs. A key grievance of many members of the anti-government opposition is apparent government favoritism toward minority Alawites, and Ghazal said the mostly Sunni Muslim FSA in Harasta had driven most of the Alawites out of the area. He described a situation in Harasta in which the army controlled the area by day and the FSA attacked at night.
"I was threatened and one of my friends was killed because he was a judge in a military court," Ghazal said. "The people who are against the government say we live in a dictatorship, but they are worse. Not all Alawites support Bashar, but they have become a symbol of the government."
Zabadani, with a population of around 20,000, was briefly out of the Syrian government's control before a military campaign here in February drove out armed rebels. But the anti-government graffiti and posters in the center of town suggested the threat was far from gone. The military's checkpoints, some hastily rebranded as "police" checkpoints in order to comply with a United Nations-sponsored peace plan, were on the outskirts of the city but not inside, creating what some residents described as a sense of siege.
"The farmers can't go to their fields," said 40-year-old Mohammed al Dinnawi, who said he had lost his job at a government office in Damascus. "I haven't left Zabadani in seven months because I am afraid I will be arrested at one of the checkpoints _ there are wanted people with the same last name."
In the nearby town of Madiya, residents said the Free Syrian Army, the name taken by most of the loosely organized and lightly armed rebel groups, had brokered a deal with the army to keep checkpoints outside of the town's center.
Syrian soldiers in Madiya said a checkpoint had been attacked on Saturday. Residents in Madiya, who chanted anti-government slogans as United Nations monitors passed through the town, said the military had continued to arrest those suspected of anti-government activities, another apparent violation of the cease-fire plan.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 21 people were by the Syrian military and security forces across the country on Saturday. SANA, the Syrian government news agency reported that seven members of the army and police killed by rebels in the cities of Idlib, Lattakia, and Aleppo were buried on Thursday, but did not say when they had been killed.
According the London-based Observatory, which has kept the most detailed casualty records since the uprising began, more than 11,000 people, the majority civilians, have been killed since March 2011.
Enders is a McClatchy Special Correspondent.


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Bell's palsy is a sudden weakness or paralysis on one side of the face. It is
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The exact cause of Bell's palsy is unknown. It is thought to be a result of an infection or inflammation that affects the nerve.
Examples include:
Factors that may increase your risk of Bell's palsy include:
Bell's palsy symptoms may come on suddenly or develop over a few days. Initial symptoms may include:
Symptoms of advanced Bell's palsy may include:
Late complications can occur 3-4 months after onset and can include:
Symptoms will often go away on their own within a few weeks. Bell's palsy
may resolve after a few months in many people. In some cases, some symptoms of Bell's palsy may never go away. The recovery rate decreases with increasing age.
Physicians will attempt to differentiate between between Bell's palsy and other causes of facial weakness (including stroke and tumor). You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. The diagnosis is usually made with just the physical exam. Information from your health and medical history may be used to determine a potential cause.
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Southwest Airlines has announced 15 new nonstop destinations from Dallas Love Airport now that the ridiculous Wright Amendment is no longer an issue. (You may remember that the Wright Amendment was created to help DFW airport by limited flights from Dallas Love to just going to contiguous states).
Southwest will roll out flights in 2 waves:
October 13
Baltimore/Washington (BWI)
Las Vegas
Chicago Midway
November 2
Washington, D.C. (Reagan National)
Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood
Los Angeles (LAX)
New York (LaGuardia)
San Diego
Orange County/Santa Ana
Flights are not yet available for sale (unlike most other airlines, Southwest only sells tickets about 6 months in advance, not 11). But obviously this is great news for anyone who travels to Dallas, since Love is considerably more pleasant (and better situated to downtown) than DFW.
Also, I apologize that this likely means we will hear lots and lots more about the Southwest credit card. Though probably not from me. Maybe.


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Left revokes Obama's liberal card
Now many liberals feel sure: Barack Obama was not the one they'd been waiting for.
The man who won the presidency in part due to his opposition to the Iraq War was suddenly leading a charge to use military force against the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. The Republican refusal to go along was to be expected. The liberal backlash, though, was particularly intense.
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That came on top of the fears that the president will, for all the current tough rhetoric, again go into the fall political fights about the budget and debt ceiling starting from a position of over-concession.
The White House says he's still a proud progressive. And, of course, he'll always be a socialist to the Republican base. To prominent liberals, though, Obama's center-left, sure. But he's no liberal.
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They applaud a lot of what Obama's done, which the White House says is clear proof of a man who has stayed true to progressive principles. The federal health care system that spent decades as a Democratic dream will be reality Oct. 1, and there's never been a president with anything close to Obama's record on gay and broader civil rights. He got the troops out of Iraq, and he rolled back some of the Bush tax cuts.
But even on these, liberals have long seen a president who has fallen short, cutting deals — like never pushing for single-payer health insurance. Or championing the more modest Dodd-Frank banking reforms instead of a renewed Glass-Steagall Act. They say those moves diluted what they're supposed to stand for, and what they used to think he stood for.
"I don't think that anyone at this point would characterize the president as the progressive warrior that the progressive movement is anxious to see," said Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.), who claimed victory after the new diplomatic efforts that started as he and other Hill liberals resisted the Syria authorization.
( Also on POLITICO: Democrats' secret weapon: David Vitter's vices)
Blame Congress, economic reality and resistant Republicans for much of the disappointment.
"The president was the embodiment of the dreams and aspirations of a better country and better future," said Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), recalling the feeling in the crowd at Obama's inauguration. "To some extent the person that he's not is a person that he ultimately could never be."
But Syria, coming off of a summer of rolling National Security Agency snooping revelations, is all Obama.
Reliable liberal Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) were among those who even now remain undecided on authorization. That's because, according to former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean — there's no sense in trying to apply 1960s labels to the situation facing the president in 2013.
( Also on POLITICO: White House determined not to give ground on Obamacare)
Dean says the fact that Obama is consisdered a liberal leader is proof of just how far from the actual left the left has gotten.
Obama's a liberal "not by the old definitions, but by the new definition he is," said Dean, who supported the Syria strike under the sense that military intervention to stop chemical weapons attacks fits snugly within the larger liberal philosophy of fighting for the expansion of rights.
Former Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) said Obama's the one responsible for the confusion over what liberal politics means, arguing he's effectively poisoned the movement by seeming to support it, while actively betraying it.
"House Democratic leaders are content to let the president set the agenda on foreign policy, national security, privacy, the economy, health care, Social Security and workers' rights," Kucinich said. "Since the administration has lacked coherency on such a wide range of policies, and since it has wrongly been perceived as liberal from its inception, it has successfully usurped any legitimate liberal agenda."
( Also on POLITICO: 5 questions about the unions' beef with Obamacare)
White House spokesman Josh Earnest said that any reasonable review of Obama's record shows a man who's clearly a progressive and has carried that through his entire presidency.
"President Obama's record of accomplishment, which includes ending the war in Iraq, passing Obamacare, repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell, enacting Wall Street reform and eliminating the Bush tax cuts on the wealthiest Americans, demonstrates his commitment to the values on which he based his historic campaign for the presidency," Earnest said.


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US Army, '69-'71. Never went overseas. Trained in Special Electronics Repair, in the Army's way of doing things, never worked a minute in it. Was sent to Ft. Leonard Wood, figured just until shipping to Viet Nam. Inprocessing Sargent asked if I could type, had me type a few sentences, and said, "Your job here is to repair pop-up targets on the rifle range in mud up to your a$$. That guy over there is my typist, he's ETS-ing in 2 weeks, so you can fix targets or be him. "Where's my desk?", I said, figuring it was only temporary. Never went anywhere else... Joined a great off-road riding club, it was wide-open territory in Missouri then, not a fence in sight...
Wine is for warriors.. Beer is for barbarians.. Hay is for horses,,and water is for women...So fill your glass and drink, its the nectar of the Gods!!
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Twenty years Air Force for me, 1972-1992
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Served in the 1st, 7th and 8th Infantry Divisions as well as the 1st Armored Division; also as a Combat Trainer at the National Training Center. My service took me to just about every European country, 49 states, Canada, S. Korea, Iraq Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Brief visits to North Africa and a few other places. There is no place like the United States of America. Airborne-Ranger!
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I joined the Air Force in Sep '79 and stayed in until Jun '94 when I crossed over to the full-time Alaska Air National Guard. I just retired from there this past Aug. I worked avionics the entire 29 years and have been all over the place. During that time I've manage to repair and launch KC-135 aircraft from -72 degrees all the way up to +135 degrees. Not very fun at either end but a lot of fun in the middle. It still feels like I'm on leave, I haven't quite figured out yet that I don't have a job! Oh well, I'll enjoy it while I can.
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Group collecting 40,000 books for low-income Wake County children
Dancing principals, a rooster named "Ruben" and Dr. Seuss will join forces in March to promote a month-long campaign to collect 40,000 new or gently used books for children up to age 12.
WAKE Up and Read is arranging for the books to be donated to low-income Wake County children. The goal is to encourage the recipients to read and to narrow an achievement gap that's putting many students at a disadvantage.
"The books that are collected will make a big difference," said Carolyn Merrifield of WAKE Up And Read, a group that promotes childhood literacy in Wake County. "A lot of kids don't have books to read at home."
The drive kicks off Sunday, the birthday of Dr. Seuss, at noon in the Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Brier Creek Commons in Raleigh. Firefighters and principals will read "Green Eggs and Ham" and other Dr. Seuss stories as Ruben, a life-size rooster mascot, greets families bringing in donated books.
Near the end of the drive, the principals of Conn and Powell elementary schools will hold a dance-off at 7 p.m. March 27, at Ligon Middle School in Raleigh. Members of the audience are encouraged to bring books.
Amid all the fun, school and community leaders say the statistics reveal the need to encourage literacy at a young age.
School administrators told board members in February that gaps in reading knowledge are apparent in kindergarten.
When kindergarten students start in Wake, they're assessed on whether they know 19 print concepts, such as the nature of a capital letter, a lower-case letter, a period and a quotation mark. Most white and Asian students knew the majority of the 19 concepts, but most black and Hispanic children did not.
Administrators said the gaps are "stubborn," carrying over into the later grades.
School board members said the data shows the value of expanding literacy efforts in pre-kindergarten and K-12, but especially through the early elementary school grades.
"Why are we still arguing the need to have pre-K?" school board vice chairman Tom Benton said in an interview. "We should be offering it to all children."
State legislators also have made early childhood literacy a focus with the Read To Achieve program that says children should be reading on grade level by the end of third grade. Some education leaders object, though, to the law's focus on standardized testing.
School readiness is one of the main pillars of WAKE Up and Read, which was formed in 2012 by the school system in partnership with several community groups.
"The school system needs to reach out to the community," school board chairwoman Christine Kushner said. "We can't work in isolation on this."
Merrifield said they'll give some of the books to child-care centers to be distributed to parents of children who haven't entered kindergarten. She said the group wants parents to have the books at home so they can get into the habit of reading to their children daily.
But the book drive also will help with another pillar of WAKE Up and Read – reducing summer reading loss. Studies have shown that low-income students fall behind academically over the summer compared to more affluent classmates who are reading during the break.
Merrifield said they've identified several high-poverty elementary schools where they hope to give every child 10 books so they'll have a summer reading library.
The drive got off to an unofficial start at the Feb. 18 school board meeting when school leaders brought in books. Kushner, whose youngest child is in high school, donated her kids' picture books.
"Reading to my children is one of my fondest memories," Kushner said.


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Co-op City: Crosstown rivals Immaculate, Abbott Tech forge football alliance
The football players at Immaculate High School and Abbott Tech will be spending this summer getting to know one another, because although the schools are crosstown rivals in most other sports, they will be teammates on the gridiron this fall.
The two schools finalized a plan back in the spring to form a football co-op for two seasons with the hopes of building the programs up so they can stand on their own again.
Times have gotten pretty tough for both programs, as numbers have dwindled while the losses have piled up. By the end of last season, neither program had enough healthy players to hold an intra-squad varsity scrimmage with 11 players on offense and 11 more on defense.
This co-op agreement seems to be the logical solution to both programs' troubles.
"I'm extremely happy. I think it's going to work out very well for both schools," Immaculate High Athletic Director Jeff Castaldi said. "Numbers were down, and even talking with (Abbott Tech Athletic Director) Jon Nadeau, his numbers were lower than he would like to be able to compete on both the J.V. and varsity levels. For us, it gives our 19 or 20 kids a chance to still play, because our options were very few.
"The purpose of a co-op is to get your numbers up and be able to stand on your own two feet as a program," Castaldi added. "Both schools' goal is to get the programs where they can go out on their own."
Abbott Tech started its football program in 2008 under then-head coach Chris Mascolo. It played its first varsity schedule in 2009, and in 2012 posted its first winning season with a 6-4 record. Last season, the undermanned Wolverines went 4-7 in head coach Rich Holmes' first year at the helm.
Across town, Immaculate has not won a varsity game since Oct. 10, 2009. After an 0-6 start last season under coach Tom Taylor, the shorthanded Mustangs forfeited their final five varsity games. Immaculate hasn't had a winning football team since the late Steve Kaplanis led the Mustangs to the Class S state semifinals in 2003.
"I think the kids are excited about teaming up together, and hopefully they can win some games," Nadeau said. "The goal is for both schools to build their programs up to where they want them to be."
Holmes will stay on as the head coach of the co-op, and Roger Hancock will serve as his defensive coordinator. The team will be a member of the Constitution State Conference, the conference in which Abbott Tech had been playing all along.
The team will practice and play its home games on Immaculate's field; the Abbott Tech kids will take a bus across town to practice each. Abbott Tech doesn't have a football field; the Wolverines had been practicing on a small patch of dirt in the outfield of the school's baseball field and had been using the field at Rogers Park for their home games.
The team will officially be called the Abbott Tech/Immaculate United. It's logo, Castaldi said, will be similar to the "U" logo of the University of Miami, with one half dark blue (for Immaculate) and one half royal blue (for Tech).
The United players have been lifting three times a week -- sometimes in Immaculate's weight room, other times in Tech's -- and have been playing in a passing league at Brookfield High. The United didn't hold spring practice, so it can start its fall practices earlier; teams that didn't hold spring practice can begin conditioning on Aug. 13, according to CIAC rules.
The United's first regular-season game is set for Sept. 13 against Platt Tech at Foran High in Milford. It's first home game will be Sept. 20 against Wilcox Tech. It's Thanksgiving game will be against Abbott Tech's traditional Thanksgiving rival, Wolcott Tech of Torrington.
"They're off and running," Castaldi said.


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Four Pakistanis and two Bangladeshis were beheaded Friday in Saudi Arabia for crimes including murder and drug smuggling, reported The Associated Press, quoting an interior ministry.
Three Pakistanis and the Bangladeshis were executed in the central province of Riyadh for abducting and murdering a young boy, the statement said.
It said the men had "bad intentions" when they abducted the boy, implying rape, said the agency.
When the boy, whose age was not given, started to scream, they stabbed him to death and buried him, said the statement read over national television.
Their five accomplices, two Indians and three Bangladeshis, were sentenced to jail terms and lashes, the statement said, but gave no further details, AP added.
Also on Friday, a Pakistani convicted of smuggling heroin was beheaded in the eastern Saudi city of Dammam, the statement said.
The executions bring to at least 59 the number of people beheaded in Saudi Arabia this year. At least 99 people were executed last year, according to AP - Albawaba.com
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Don't Let Fear Get in the Way of Success
Fear of failure is probably the second biggest cause of failure. The first is fear of the unknown — just watch any horror movie. The easiest way to overcome these fears is to take action. Don't succumb to the common affliction of paralysis by analysis. Simply forge ahead with your plans. If you don't like that approach, here are several techniques you can use to reduce and perhaps even eliminate the fear that's weighing you down.
Fear isn't necessarily bad. It can motivate you to achieve even higher levels of success, if you handle it properly. Let fear motivate you, not defeat you.
Researching the viability of an idea or opportunity
You may be able to ease into a risky venture through research and planning. If you're afraid of implementing a new plan because of the risks you think are involved or the amount of time, effort, and money it may require, research in books, the Internet, and periodicals. The mere act of taking the initiative to do some research can give you the momentum you need to actually launch your new idea.
To have any chance as a big game hunter, you eventually have to pull the trigger. Don't get in the rut of thinking that research is an end in itself. You eventually have to make a decision and then take action. You won't hit anything if you don't pull the trigger.
Following the footprints
Success leaves huge footprints that are pretty tough to miss. As you perform your initial research, keep an eye peeled for footprints along the same path you want to take and discuss your ideas with trustworthy colleagues and friends. Many times, simply talking about an idea generates enough buzz to drive the people you really need to talk to directly to your door.
After you identify those who've succeeded before you, contact them to discuss your ideas. The most highly successful people are usually the most generous with their time and expertise. After all, that's probably how they became highly successful.
Setting achievable milestones
When you have a vision that seems overwhelming and perhaps grandiose in the eyes of some, break it down into more manageable units. Then, identify one task and get started. Getting started is often the hardest part. Each little success can spur you on to the next project, and your momentum can carry you somewhere you've never imagined, so just get started and find out the rest later.
Focusing on the present
When it comes to implementing a new strategy or technology that can boost business, don't let concerns about the future or about costs paralyze you. Jot down a list of tasks you must accomplish to achieve your goal and then run through the list, tackling one task after another. Eventually, you'll discover that you've run out of tasks and have achieved your goal.


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Would you like to visit cities with stunning cultural heritage and sleep in fantasy settings? Come and make this dream come true, staying at Parador Hotels in Spain's World Heritage Cities. It is an irresistible idea, a unique form of accommodation that will awaken all your senses. Imposing castles, quiet convents, elegant palaces, typical houses, modern buildings... all converted into comfortable hotels. Explore thirteen unique destinations and let their monuments take your breath away. Will you join us on this unbeatable journey?
You can start this route in the Region of Madrid, specifically in Alcalá de Henares, 34 kilometres from the capital. This was the birthplace of writer Miguel de Cervantes, and you will love its noble palaces. After a pleasant stroll, what better than lunch at its 16th-century Inn? There you can enjoy authentic Castilian cuisine with the cosy surroundings of its open fireplace and period furniture.
124 kilometres from Alcalá de Henares is Segovia, with its amazing Roman aqueduct. After you explore the splendid history of this city, you are sure to want to stay in its Parador Hotel: open up the windows in its spacious rooms because the views are spectacular. Would you prefer to sleep in a 16th-century palace? It is 67 kilometres further to the Parador Hotel in Ávila: rooms with four-poster canopy beds and a garden with archaeological remains will make you feel like royalty in this city surrounded by an impressive defensive wall.
From Ávila it is less than an hour to Salamanca, where we would suggest a visit to its Cathedrals. Can you imagine waking up to a close-up view of their towers? Then stay in its Parador Hotel, a real viewpoint for the city with spacious rooms and a swimming pool. Cuenca, 370 kilometres away, is another magical city, where you can visit the Hanging Houses. Facing them is the Parador Hotel: a 16th-century convent surrounded by countryside with a glass-enclosed cloister.
In just over two and a half hours you can be in Toledo. You are sure to have an unforgettable stay in this city, because its historic centre is home to the world's densest concentration of monument buildings, one of which is the Cathedral. Its Parador Hotel is a typical regional construction with swimming pool and luxurious facilities.
The extraordinary monuments of the city of Cáceres are just 270 kilometres from Toledo. More than ten slender towers preside over its old town. You can even sleep in one of them, as it is part of the Parador Hotel: a magnificent palace whose wine cellar contains more than 300 fine wines. Just 80 kilometres away, in Mérida, you will think yo have travelled back to the splendour of ancient Rome, visiting its Theatre. An excellent option for accommodation is the Parador Hotel, an 18th-century convent with an old chapel and beautiful gardens.
If you continue towards southern Spain, 300 kilometres further on you come to Cordoba. There you can see its emblematic Great Mosque-Cathedral. You can visit this unique monument after spending a wonderful night at the Parador Hotel. You will love a dip in the pool, and its location surrounded by gardens home to Europe's first palm trees.
The fascinating north
Don't think you've seen it all. Santiago de Compostela is in northwestern Spain and is one of the world's most visited destinations, thanks to its Cathedral, the final destination for pilgrims on the Way of St. James. Here you can stay in the spectacular Parador hotel, a 15th-century royal hospital next to the Cathedral itself. It is considered to be the world's oldest hotel, and is also one of the most luxurious on account of its spectacular cloisters. In northeastern Spain you will find Tarragona, outstanding for its Roman Circus. For an unforgettable stay, where better than the Parador Hotel in Tortosa (87 kilometres from Tarragona), a 10th-century castle with views of the city from its impressive windows.
The charm of the islands
Comfort and countryside can also be found at the Parador Hotel's on Spain's islands. In the Canary Islands, specifically Tenerife, you will find the World Heritage City of San Cristóbal de la Laguna. After a visit to its wonderful historic centre, you can stay in the nearby Parador Hotel in Cañadas del Teide, a mountain lodge with stunning views of Teide peak. There is another World Heritage City in the Balearic Islands: Ibiza, which will soon have a Parador Hotel in La Almudaina Castle.
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San José residents enjoy 300 days of sunshine each year with an average annual temperature of 70 degrees that makes it a great travel destination all year-long. The San José area is home to the largest concentration of technology specialists in the world with more than 6,600 technology companies including Cisco Systems, IBM, and eBay. Nestled among so much technology, it is only fitting that San José has gained the nickname "Capital of Silicon Valley".
The Mineta San José International Airport is only two miles from downtown San José and is serviced by Southwest Airlines*, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and United Airlines. Depending on your departure city, cheaper flights may be found at San Francisco International airport only 35 miles to the northeast and Oakland International Airport 35 miles to the north.
All three airports offer a variety of transportation options including taxis, shuttles, buses, and rental cars. Mineta San José International Airport leaves the shortest distance to travel to your final destination since it is only a few miles away from the city, while San Francisco and Oakland are at least one hour away by car without traffic.
Downtown San José is pedestrian-friendly and features a mix of offices, shopping, hotels, restaurants, a convention center, and the SoFA (South First Area) nightclub district. It also includes a nice choice of theaters, art galleries, and museums that offer events throughout the year.
You don't want to miss out on the assortment of activities outside downtown San José and a car is the generally the most convenient mode of transportation since the area is fairly spread out. A variety of parks offer hikes for nature enthusiasts including Alum Rock Park, which is also the oldest municipal park in California. Adrenaline junkies can check out the rollercoasters at California's Great America in nearby Santa Clara or Lake Cunningham Region Skate Park - the largest skate park in California where you can find the world's largest cradle.
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GENERIC NAME: FLUNISOLIDE - NASAL (flew-NISS-oh-lide)
BRAND NAME(S): Nasalide, Nasarel
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USES: Flunisolide is used to prevent and treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms (such as stuffy/runny nose, itchy eyes/nose/throat, sneezing). Flunisolide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the nasal passages.
HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. Follow the illustrated directions for the proper use of this medication. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.This medication is for use in the nose, usually 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril 2 to 3 times a day or as directed by your doctor. Avoid spraying this medication in your eyes. Gently blow your nose before using this drug. Gently shake the container before each use. Follow the instructions to properly prime the spray pump if you are using it for the first time, or if you have not used it for 5 or more days, or if you have taken the pump apart to clean. Follow the instructions to clean the spray pump if needed.To use the spray, first remove the safety clip and plastic cap. Close one nostril by pressing it with your finger. Tilt your head slightly forward and, keeping the bottle upright, carefully insert the nasal applicator into the other nostril. Press down firmly on the pump to deliver the prescribed number of sprays while gently breathing in through the nose, keeping your mouth closed. Do not spray directly onto the middle wall of your nose (nasal septum). After spraying, remove the applicator tip and tilt your head back for a few seconds. This will allow the medication to spread over the back of your nose. Repeat in the other nostril. Wipe the applicator tip and replace the plastic cap. Avoid blowing your nose for 15 minutes after using this medication.Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Younger children may need a smaller dose and help from an adult to use this medication properly. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day. Do not increase your dose or use it more frequently than directed.This medication does not work immediately. Some people will feel this medication working within 1 to 2 days, but it may take up to 2 weeks before the full benefit of this drug takes effect. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should also use other medications (such as nose drops/spray, allergy drugs taken by mouth) along with this drug until it takes full effect.Keep track of the number of sprays used from the bottle. Discard the bottle after you have used the number of sprays specified on the manufacturer's package. Do not pour any remaining medication into another container. Follow the package instructions to unblock the spray tip if needed and to clean the spray bottle.Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve after 3 weeks or if it worsens.
SIDE EFFECTS: Temporary nose/throat dryness or irritation, cough, nosebleeds, sneezing and unpleasant taste/smell may occur. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but serious side effects occur: loss of taste or smell, pain/sores in your nose.Rarely, it is possible that corticosteroids given in the nose will be absorbed into the bloodstream. This can lead to side effects of too much corticosteroid. These side effects are more likely in children and people who use this medication for a long time and in high doses. Tell your doctor right away if any of the following side effects occur: unusual/extreme tiredness, weight loss, headache, swelling ankles/feet, increased thirst/urination, vision problems.Corticosteroids may weaken the body's ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. This effect might also rarely occur with corticosteroids inhaled through the nose (such as flunisolide). The risk may be increased if high doses are used, especially when used for a long time. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any signs of infection (such as ear pain, persistent sore throat, fever, chills, white patches inside the nose or on the back of the throat).A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, wheezing/trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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PRECAUTIONS: Before using nasal flunisolide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye problems (such as glaucoma, cataracts), infections (including tuberculosis), recent nose problems (such as injury, ulcers, surgery).Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.Rarely, using corticosteroid medications for a long time can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Therefore, before having surgery or emergency treatment, or if you get a serious illness/injury, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication or have used this medication within the past few months.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Though it is unlikely, this medication may slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. The effect on final adult height is unknown. See the doctor regularly so your child's height can be checked.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Rarely, infants born to mothers who have been using corticosteroids (including flunisolide) for a long time may have low levels of corticosteroid hormone. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms such as persistent nausea/vomiting, severe diarrhea, or weakness in your newborn. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is unknown if nasal flunisolide passes into breast milk. However, similar drugs pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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DRUG INTERACTIONS: The effects of some drugs can change if you take other drugs or herbal products at the same time. This can increase your risk for serious side effects or may cause your medications not to work correctly. These drug interactions are possible, but do not always occur. Your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent or manage interactions by changing how you use your medications or by close monitoring.To help your doctor and pharmacist give you the best care, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products) before starting treatment with this product. While using this product, do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any other medicines you are using without your doctor's approval.Check all prescription medicine labels carefully since similar medications (other corticosteroids such as prednisone) may increase your risk of side effects if taken together with this drug. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about your medications.This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use. Share this list with your doctor and pharmacist to lessen your risk for serious medication problems.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.If you use this medication for a long time, laboratory and/or medical tests (such as nose exams, height measurement in children) may be performed to monitor your progress and check for side effects.Avoid substances (such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold, and smoke) that can worsen allergy symptoms.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) with the protective cap in place. Keep container upright. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired, or if the container has been opened for longer than 3 months, or if it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
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The Roots is an American hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are famed for beginning with a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop which still includes live instrumentals.Malik B., Leonard "Hub" Hubbard, and Josh Abrams were added to the band, originally called The Square Roots.
The Roots released an independently produced debut album, Organix, in 1993. In 1995, with the label DGC Records, the band released Do You Want More?!!!??!. Two guest performers on Do You Want More?!!!??!, Rahzel and Scott Storch joined the group. Soon after, however, Storch left the band and was replaced by Kamal Gray. Their next album, Illadelph Halflife, was released in 1996. With Illadelph Halflife the band again gained members in Scratch and Dice Raw. The band's next album, Things Fall Apart, was a breakthrough album in that it was their first album to break the top 10 of the Billboard 200 (peaking at 4). Also in 1999, the band released an EP, The Legendary, and a live album titled The Roots Come Alive. Rahzel, Dice Raw, and Malik B. all parted from the band for differing reasons. In 2000, guitarist Ben Kenney joined The Roots and would stay with the band through their next album, Phrenology, before leaving to join rock band Incubus. After Phrenonlogy, guest performer F. Knuckles became a permanent member and Captain Kirk Douglas replaced Kenney, while Scratch also decided to leave the group. The next album was 2004's The Tipping Point followed by Game Theory in 2006. During 2007, longtime member Leonard Hubbard decided to retire. He was replaced by Owen Biddle. Rising Down, the eighth studio album from The Roots, was released in 2008. Their next album, How I Got Over, was released on June 21, 2010.
They have collaborated with a wide range of artists from different genres, including John Legend, Roy Ayers and Cody Chesnutt. The Roots have generated a great deal of critical acclaim and influenced numerous rap and R&B acts. On March 2, 2009, The Roots became the house band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.


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Several surgical procedures are available for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. However, none of them cure the disease. These procedures may help relieve symptoms for a period of time.
During these surgical procedures, you will be sedated, but kept awake. This is important so that the surgeon can test various areas of the brain. This testing will highlight the abnormal brain tissue. You may be asked to describe sensations or to move parts of your body during the course of the procedure.
It is important to remember that not every person with Parkinson's disease is a candidate for surgery. Surgery is usually reserved for those with advanced symptoms. Your doctor can help you get an expert opinion as to whether or not you are a good candidate.
The thalamus is an area of the brain the helps with movement. A thalamotomy is a procedure to destroy part of the thalamus. Newer imaging techniques and a special frame that holds the patient's head in a fixed position have helped make thalamotomy more precise. Destruction of part of the thalamus is accomplished with either heat (delivered through an electrode) or stereotactic radiosurgery.
Thalamotomy can help improve the tremors of Parkinson's disease. It does not appear to have much effect on other Parkinson symptoms. Patients who experience improvement often still have relief 10 years after the procedure. This procedure is less commonly done.
The globus pallidus is another area of the brain involved in movement. Pallidotomy is a procedure to destroy the globus pallidus. Newer imaging techniques and a special frame that holds the patient's head in a fixed position have helped make pallidotomy more precise. Destruction of the globus pallidus is accomplished with either heat or stereotactic radiosurgery.
Pallidotomy can help improve many of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including:
- Tremor
- Slowness of movement
- Shuffling walk
- Mask-like face
- Rigidity
Patients may experience dramatic improvement after pallidotomy. Studies show that this improvement may be maintained for at least 5 years after the procedure is done. Pallidotomy is not commonly done anymore.
Deep Brain Stimulation (Neurostimulation)
Thalamotomy and pallidotomy are not done as often anymore because they have a greater risk of irreversible side effects and complications. Deep brain stimulation is more common.
In this technique, a stimulating electrode lead is placed into the subthalamic nucleus (just below the thalamus) or internal globus pallidus (part of the basal ganglia) to reduce symptoms of advanced Parkinson's disease. Or, it can be placed into the thalamus to reduce tremor. A wire is snaked out and attached to a generator that is implanted in the patient's chest. A small, handheld magnet can be passed over the generator switch to turn it on and off.
When the device is activated, it sends an electrical impulse to its destination and acts as a kind of brain pacemaker. Complications with the device may require additional surgery. Other potential adverse effects include:
- Depression
- Hallucinations
- Trouble with episodic memories, but improvement with other types of memory
- Bleeding in the brain
- Slurred speech
- Tingling in head and hands
- Problems with balance
The generator requires replacement every 3-5 years. Advantages of deep brain stimulation include:
- Less invasive procedure than thalamotomy and pallidotomy
- Potentially reversible, as opposed to causing irreversible damage
- Adjustable—neurologist specialized in deep brain stimulation can adjust the settings on the deep brain stimulator based on the patients' symptoms
The risk of infection or breakage of the electrical leads is higher, though, because of the implanted device.
Close follow-up with a neurologist with expertise in movement disorders and deep brain stimulation is essential for optimizing benefit.
Tissue Implantation & Gene Therapy
Research is underway to study the effects of dopamine-producing tissue implanted into the part of the brain responsible for the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Other studies are using viruses to transfer genes to the brain tissue to allow for greater dopamine availability. These procedures are still being investigated.
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KABUL —In the minds of most Americans—and perhaps most members of Congress, too—the war in Afghanistan is already long since lost. Spasms of violence like Thursday's attack on the Serena Hotel in Kabul, a popular haunt for Western expatriates, only seem to underscore the country's ongoing fragility after more than 12 years of frustrating, grinding conflict. And periodic anti-American eruptions from Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan's often difficult president, have made it harder still to persuade the U.S. public that things here are better than they seem from afar.
The bottom line is this: There are some areas of particular concern in Afghanistan—no question. I've just spent a week there, on a trip sponsored by the U.S. military, after many previous such trips in the past, and it's still very much a land at war. But the overall military picture is fairly good. Afghan forces now constitute 85 percent of all coalition forces, lead 95 percent of all operations and take more than 95 percent of all coalition casualties, according to U.S. and NATO figures—yet the enemy is not gaining momentum. And as Afghans prepare to go to the polls to elect Karzai's successor in coming weeks, and as a new fighting season begins, with NATO forces two-thirds of the way through their drawdown, Afghanistan is doing far better than most critics imagine. A clockwise sweep of the country, starting with Kabul in the country's central/eastern region, shows why.
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Kabul: The Afghan capital, far and away its largest city, is safer than ever by most measures. Of course, not all is well. In addition to the Serena attack, a popular Lebanese restaurant was bombed this past winter and many expatriates killed; a Norwegian journalist was recently murdered in cold blood on a street by a fringe insurgent group. But for the local population, the danger posed by insurgents is not the major worry in their lives. Traffic is teeming; the city has never been barricaded the way Baghdad was; violence rates are down by roughly half over the last couple years. Most "spectacular" attacks that grab international media attention amount to a few insurgents firing a rocket-propelled grenade someplace or brutally murdering a few innocents before getting themselves killed by Afghan forces—as just happened at the Serena. These can be tragic, to be sure, but fears that the Taliban would be storming Kabul's gates have proven overblown.
Jalalabad and the northeast: Going east from Kabul toward Peshawar, Pakistan, via the famous Khyber Pass, the situation is mixed. There were positive developments during the U.S.-led surge but criminality and some degree of Taliban activity have picked up a bit of late. In the mountainous zones of Kunar and Nuristan, small terrorist redoubts persist (though with no more than a few dozen estimated al Qaeda core fighters). This area bears watching over the 2014 military campaign, as the modestly negative trend line of 2013 will need to be checked, given the importance of Jalalabad and the main road to the nation's economy.
Khost and the southeast: This area is holding fairly steady. It is still violent, still plagued by the operations of the Haqqani network operating from bases just across the border in the mountainous tribal areas of Pakistan. Khost and its surroundings have never been cleared of insurgents as thoroughly as parts of the south have been, due to a smaller density of coalition forces during the surge of 2010-2012. But Afghan forces have built up layered defenses from Khost toward Kabul, and the ring road going from Kabul to Kandahar through this region as well as the major regional road to Khost are generally usable.


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