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Species Profile Sections: Info, Discussions & Photos
Info Quick Care, Species Info, Aquarium Care & Photos
Discussions: Discuss this species with fellow hobbyists
DescriptionKole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus)
Quick Care Facts:
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Maximum Size: 7"
Minimum Tank Size: 65 Gallons
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: 72-80° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
Diet: Herbivore
Origin: Hawaii, Western Pacific
Family: Acanthuridae
Species: Tangs
Aquarium Type: Reef Compatible
Native Habitat and Species Information
Kole Tangs are one of the more popular species of Tang among marine fish and reef hobbyists due to their peaceful nature and algae consumption. Kole Tangs are found under a variety of names within the hobby including: Yelloweye Kole Tang, Yelloweye Bristletooth, Goldring Bristletooth, Goldring Surgeonfish and Yelloweye Surgeonfish. Their voracious appetite for algae makes the Kole Tang a highly sought after species for reef aquariums where excess algae growth needs to be kept at a minimum.
The peaceful disposition of the Kole Tang makes them a solid addition to both community FOWLR and reef aquariums, as there is very little chance that they will squabble with other tank mates. However, Kole Tangs will be territorial towards others of its own kind or very close relatives unless kept in a very large aquarium. They will do fine in large aquariums where there is enough room to house a group of Tangs.
Kole Tangs are at risk of being bullied by more aggressive Tang species unless housed in larger aquariums (200 gallons or more) where there is either adequate territory or a group of Tangs to spread out aggression. The moderate size, active swimming, attractive coloration, peaceful nature and algae consumption make the Kole Tang an excellent species for both the reef and FOWLR aquarium setup.
Aquarium Care
Kole Tangs do well in a variety of marine aquarium environments, with nano reefs and aggressive predator setups being the only exceptions. Ideally aquariums housing Kole Tangs should contain plenty of live rock and an ample amount of swimming room. Live rock allows the Kole Tang to graze on algae growth between feedings, which they do throughout the day in their natural habitat. Their algae consumption is an added benefit to reef keepers, as the Kole Tang can consume algae in tight spaces without damaging corals or sessile invertebrates.
Kole Tangs adapt very well to the aquarium environment, quickly adjusting to prepared foods and getting along well with most all tank mates. They should only be kept with other Kole Tangs or similar species of Tangs if the aquarium is large enough to support a group of Tangs consisting of 4 or more individuals. Kole Tangs should be added before more aggressive Tang species in order to give them time to establish themselves in the aquarium. They should be offered additional feedings of dried marine algae or plant matter like green leaf lettuce or romaine lettuce via a veggie clip feeder multiple times per week.
Feeding & Nutrition
As a herbivore, the Kole Tangs diet should be mostly made up of marine based algae and plant matter. While they will also consume some meaty foods, the majority of their diet should consist of algae, seaweed and commercial foods designed for marine herbivores. A diet consisting of too little marine algae and plant matter will weaken the Kole Tangs immune system due to a lack of essential vitamins and minerals in their diet.
Improper diets will lead to increased aggression, poor coloration and increased risk of disease. Kole Tangs should be provided plenty of grazing opportunities, which can be achieved with plenty of live rock being present in the aquarium or via the addition of algae or plant matter introduced into the aquarium via a veggie clip or similar fashion. In addition to grazing on marine algae, the Kole Tang should be offered prepared herbivore foods 2 to 3 times per day.
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Kelly Davis was watching his 2-year-old and 4-year-old daughters slide down the Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza, located in Chicago, when he saw a man rushing toward Myla, the youngest girl, last Saturday evening. The man grabbed the girl's arm, muttering "This is my daughter, Goldilocks," but Davis said he wrestled him away and then chased him through alleys and building lobbies before finally flagging down police.
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I am proud to announce that Medallia received a perfect score on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), ranking us among the 609 major businesses that earned a top score of 100 percent and the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality. This was Medallia's first year participating in the index, which is a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality.
Inclusion has long been a driving priority at Medallia and is something that we hold very near and dear to our hearts. The 2018 CEI evaluated participating organizations on LGBTQ-related policies and practices, including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs and public engagement with the LGBTQ community.
Christy Lake, VP of People and Culture, also serves as the Executive Sponsor of Q-field. She said, "I'm thrilled to see Medallia recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality! One of our core values is Valuing People, and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone is a natural extension of that."
In addition to being a reflection of our deeply held values, this score is also a testament to the strength and spirit of Q-field, Medallia's global LGBTQ+ resource group. Driven by their mission to give voice and give back to the LGBTQ+ community, Q-field engages in fundraising and community outreach events, internal celebrations for Pride month and National Coming Out Day, and recruiting and branding initiatives targeted to LGBTQ+ candidates.
Russell Abdo, senior marketing specialist and Q-field leader, said "To get a perfect score speaks volumes about the work Medallia is doing to support our LGBTQ+ teammates. It's both thrilling and inspiring to be able to come to work every day knowing that our community is not just supported, but welcomed with open arms. It feels like there is so much left to do, but this validates that we are moving in the right direction, and that every small step is worth it."
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Nine o'clock last night. I went to Wal-Mart. I purchased "Zone bars." By the way, the mint chocolate ones aren't bad. I bought "workout" capris and two shirts. Oh, and a water bottle. No matter what happened today, I'd be fed, watered, and cute. Kind of like a dog after a visit to the groomer.
Twenty pounds… back and to front. Back and to front. Twelve times. Back… and they hang there, refusing to move. The trainer guides my hands together in front– three more times. Voila. Done, right? Nooooo… he goes down to fifteen pounds. A minute later, I'm told to do fifteen more repetitions. Ten, eleven, twelve, nothing. Seriously. Nothing. They won't go again. Sooooo, back we go again, he helps me pull them forward and get 'er done. Five pounds down again. Another minute to rest. I made it to ten. The last five took help again. My introduction to "incline press." Oy.
Vertical press. Pec/Chest Fly (whatever those mean). And… lather. rinse. repeat. My arms are screaming at me at this point.
I go to the "Tricep Exctensions" For the first time, I had zero trouble. Zero. The next one, however, I never could pull off. No pun intended. Oh, heck, who am I fooling? All kinds of puns intended. It's a rope. You lean against the padding and pull this rope thing down and out. I could get it down, but not out. Could not do it. Could. Not. So, my personal torturer told me how to use the weights to do it. I did five and then once again, my arm simply would not go up. Not up. Nope, refused to move. I've never felt anything like that in my life! Usually, I try to lift something and then I can't. I've never done something repeatedly and then bam… my body refused. I've had it hurt to do it– feel the burn. However, I've never tried and simply had the muscles go limp like an out of control child in a grocery store aisle.
Finally, I am done. I have no arm strength left, but um, I'm done.
HA! The torturer laughs. He introduces me to the "rat race" of gyms. The treadmill. Now, the last time I was on a treadmill was for legalized medicinal torture. This is legalized personal torture and while not as horrible as the medicinal variety, I do think it is a poor man's version. I would be the poor man.
He pops the incline up to a "2" (whatever that means) and the mph to 3.2. Off I go. Five to ten minutes into the thing, I start feeling a little dizzy. He bumps it down to flat and 2. After catching my breath and controlling my breathing again, I bumped it to 1.5 incline and 2.6.
In 45 minutes on this thing, I burned 132 calories. Oh joy. Do you know how many calories one must burn to lose a pound? OY.
Take note, young mothers, LOSE THAT WEIGHT after each baby. Just do it. PLEASE.
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WEC Energy WEC is gaining from consistent investments in infrastructure projects and steady financial performance.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) utility is a promising pick for investors at the moment, courtesy of consistent customer growth and initiatives to boost shareholders' value.
Growth Projections & Surprise History
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2019 earnings is pegged at $3.53 on $7.74 billion revenues. The bottom line indicates a rise of 5.69% year over year. Also, the top line calls for 0.85% growth on a year-over-year basis.
The consensus mark for 2020 earnings is pegged at $3.77 on revenues of $8.04 billion. This bottom line suggests an increase of 6.8% year over year. Moreover, the top line indicates rise of 3.86% on a year-over-year basis.
Its long-term (three to five years) earnings per share growth rate is projected at 6.16%. WEC Energy pulled off an average positive earnings surprise of 4.48% in the last four quarters.
Improving Economy & Customer Addition
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The company is also working to upgrade and reinforce its natural gas distribution system by substituting 2,000 miles of pipes. WEC Energy is concentrating on its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program across four service states. Total capital investment will amount to nearly $1.4 billion from 2019 through 2023.
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8 February
This posting relates to a special screening at Wells Cathedral on 25 January
The last temptation is for Christ to get down off the cross and live the rest of His life as a normal human being
(Scorsese on Scorsese*, p. 124)
In his chapter in about The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) in this book, Scorsese talks about his collaboration with Paul Schrader, and how the latter produced a ninety-page script in four months (p. 117). Having been introduced to the original novel by Kazantzakis by Barbara Hershey and David Carradine in 1972 (p. 116), Scorsese says that this is what interested him about making a film of it :
I found the representation of Christ, stressing the human side of His nature without denying that He is God, the most accessible to me. His divine side doesn't fully comprehend what the human side has to do; how He has to transform Himself and eventually become the sacrifice on the cross – Christ the man only learns about this a little at a time. In the whole first section of the book, He is acting purely on human emotions and human psychology, so He becomes confused and troubled. […]
(p. 116)
Talking about his own belief in relation to portraying Jesus in the film, Scorsese writes :
I believe that Jesus is fully divine, but the teaching at Catholic schools [Scorsese says that he has drifted away from the Church over the years, and is no longer a practising Catholic] placed such an emphasis on the divine side that if Jesus walked into a room, you'd know he was God because He glowed in the dark, instead of just being another person. But if He was like that, we always thought, then when the temptations came to Him, surely it was easy to resist them because He was God. He could reject the temptation of power in the desert; He could reject especially the temptation of sex; and He could undergo the suffering on the cross, because He knew what was going to happen, what death is all about.
(p. 124)
About involving Schrader by asking him to write a script, he comments :
Knowing that Paul Schrader and I have close affinities, I thought it would be interesting to see what a Calvinist approach to the book would be. It's a very long book and I wanted a normal-length film, not a six-hour mini-series, so I thought Paul would be able to strip away all the unnecessary elements. The whole relationship between Mary Magdalene and the Apostles and how they were fighting with each other, all that was fascinating, but couldn't be put in the film. […]
(p. 117)
Schrader and he discussed the treatment of the miracles (and the importance of the supernatural existing alongside the natural), and depicting Jesus terrified by them, not smiling (p. 118), as he gradually realizes that they lead to the cross (p. 120). For Scorsese, the key scene, when Jesus knows that He is God, is the raising of Lazarus, where Jesus is momentarily pulled into the tomb (the symbolism is clear), before leading Lazarus out (p. 143).
Scorsese acknowledges that some people have said that the book is more Kazantzakis than Jesus (p. 143), but he did go to the trouble of meeting the writer's widow, and of exploring his life from staying in a monastery on Mount Athos to the books that he wrote in the last ten years of his life (p. 145).
Those who want to say that the film is blasphemous (see below), because it shows Jesus having sex with Mary Magdalene, seem not to bear in mind that neither Kazantzakis, nor Scorsese, is subscribing to the theory that Jesus actually did have a family with her – this is the content of the temptation, the 'last' of the title, that both book and film are about, but it is not saying that it happened, but what if Jesus were tempted on the cross to believe that he did not have to die there to fulfil his purpose ?
These are very different ascriptions to Kazantzakis and Scorsese, but those levelling the criticism seem slow to understand the difference. Regarding the relationship that the book puts at the centre of that last temptation, Scorsese has written :
One problem I have with the book is the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. If there had to be sexual temptation, it could be another woman; for it to be Mary seemed kind of obvious. And the fact that she became a whore specifically because he rejected her is almost as bad as the Hitchcock movie I Confess, where Montgomery Clift becomes a priest basically because he was jilted by Anne Baxter. As the young priest whom I adored when I was young said, that doesn't happen, because you have to have a vocation otherwise you'd only last a week in the seminary ! I Confess is an interesting movie nevertheless, but I found a similar difficulty with Kazantzakis.
(p. 143)
Yet Scorsese seems not to have been put off, and writes about what he hoped for from the film :
[...] I found this an interesting idea, that the human nature of Jesus was fighting Him being God. I thought this would be great drama and force people to take Jesus seriously – at least to re-evaluate His teachings. […] So through the Kazantzakis novel I wanted to make the life of Jesus immediate and accessible to people who haven't really thought about God in a long time. I certainly didn't think the film would destroy the faith of those who believe strongly [Editor's emphasis].
(p. 124)
The cynical may doubt Scorsese's sincerity in the passages quoted above : of course, his motives and beliefs may be questioned, if one thinks that making the film is itself blasphemy. Here are two letter-writers points of comparson (they are said to have appeared in the Wells Journal on 23 January 2013 [sic]) :
One does not have to consider a crucifix immersed in a jar of urine as worthy of contemplation, despite any dubious claims to artistic merit either.
Paul Arblaster
The film's photography and musical score are of good quality. The 1936 Olympic games stadium in Berlin was of good quality too. This is hardly the point.
Fr Ewan, Po Wo and Donna-Marie MacPherson
So Nazis, and a deliberate act of provocation, are the chosen points of reference ?
* Faber & Faber, London, 1996, p. 124.
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Some photos taken by a friend of one of our regular readers (thanks IS!): these photos are of a temple rebuild in Zhongdian (Shangrila), Yunnan Province (China).
What can be achieved with the simplest, mainly traditional tools and techniques. No electrons murdered at all which is quite disturbing!
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Sundays are one of my favorite days because you can take it easy. But there are some really randy Sundays that turn up the heat and have you praising the almighty with feminine fierceness. If the title caught you then I guess that is a good thing. You may be wondering what does meditation have to do with masturbation…and in my opinion absolutely everything.
The Meow University is a place where the birthright of orgasms, sexual curiosity, kinks and queer ways are reclaimed, I call them "Sexy Sundays". Beginning the week in high awareness of your most sensual self can be a life changing experience, but you gotta get to the places inside of yourself that allow for you to accept what is and also be present.
I thought after all this time teaching my Sex Flex class for TMU I may as well make it known the fun, the freaky, the freeing experiences class offers for yogis, yonis and all in between. It is no secret that I'm a very passionate yogi when it comes to intimacy and closeness. Working with TMU has given me a deeper connection with using my practice in a practical way and share it with all the amazing students that come to my classes and workshops.
What I have noticed is that most of the conversations about Black women and sex is dominated by sexual assault stats. Child molestation, date rape, incest, sexual assault, teen pregnancy, STD's…the list of offenses to Black femme bodies goes on. With so much of the conversation directed towards sinister sex it makes it easy to forget to talk about all the amazing parts of our bodies and desires.
Maybe you're wondering what the big deal is. Well a 200 Ebony Sex Survey found that only about 40% of survey respondents (N=8000) were mostly or completely satisfied with their sex lives. The reasons why these women aren't satisfied aren't necessarily known, but consider your own satisfaction with your lovemaking lifestyle. What are some reasons you aren't happily humping the days away? It could be a number of things quite honestly
Also' "37% of the sample surveyed self-reported early sexual abuse at the hands of immediate and/or extended family members; 15%-18% have been treated for high blood pressure, STDs/HIV, and/or fibroids; and 33% have experienced an inability to achieve orgasm in the last year. Of the sample 47% stated that they had not discussed these problems with their physicians."
These stats while disturbing don't have to disrupt intimacy and sexual activity. there are so many different ways to be intimate and so many experiences for all body types. Yet if you are imbalanced and distracted mentally, and emotionally drained the nourishing and healing aspects of sex disappear.
What is important about finding your inner freak is that you first find your way to free it. When your body is in emotional conflict, physical pain or internal distress a hurricane orgasm may be the last thing on your mind, connecting with your partner exploring new intimate ideas may be shadowed with self doubt, negative self talk or stress from real life.
On Sexy Sundays bodies come to let go and learn. Sometimes there is learning orgasmic meditation, other times there is learning how to ride your partner with pace and grace. If you are looking to spice up your life, calm your self down and live in a libido aware state I look forward to welcoming you to class soon. For some more Black Sex readings I've compiled a Sex Syllabus below for you. Just a few readings, podcasts and listenings on a range of sex conversations.
What It's Like to Be a Black Woman Into Kink
Sex Stereotypes of African Americans Have Long History
African American Polyamorous Leaders
Make sure you check out the classes for this coming month and June with The Meow. I'll be teaching Sex Flex once again. This session is similar to the others, where bras are optional, movement is intentional and all the love energy is directed to fill ourselves first and share what we have left over. Find The Meow online via facebook or click the photos above to get to the event pages. I'll be writing a bit more on the benefits of meditation for sex and sexuality….its sort of time, and speaking of time…I hope you all have a good time taking deep breaths and enjoying self touches cause oh yeah…May is Masturbation Awareness Month!!!
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Military Operation in Urban Terrain (MOUT) has been around for a very, very long time. We like to think that CQB and MOUT were both formations and reactions to battles like Hue City, and Fallujah, but the reality is far from that. While great evolutionary steps happened in the war-fighting publications from both of those major battles, CQB and MOUT can draw clear lines in the sand way back to World War 2.
Below is some slightly graphic footage taken during World War 2 by a military combat correspondent. It shows allied forces attacking the Axis street to street and house to house. War, it never changes I guess.


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"further delays were granted due to obstacles in site clearance and capital adjustment"
My name Hoang Quoc from Hoang Hung E&M company.I am write this letter to hope collaboration in the subject ...
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Each module occupying an area of 400m2 can accommodate up to 120 cars, which is ten times the capacity of a similar ground parking lot.
HCM City is asking for the government's approval to accept a new engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contractor who would be responsible for moving technical infrastructure for the Metro Line No 2 project.


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We're Hosting an Open Hour for Youth to Get a Taste of Agency Life
Are you or somebody you know interested in the Design, Web or Marketing industries and want to find out what it's really like from experts in the field? Well we've got an opportunity you won't want to miss!
We're hosting an open hour on Tuesday 31st of May and you're invited. From 1pm-2pm, we're opening our doors to anyone who'd like to meet the team, ask any questions and gain some insight into how you can break into the industry.
Our team hosts a full spectrum of industry expertise. From front and back end web and development, digital and print graphic design, branding, marketing strategy and everything in between, if you're looking at getting into the creative industry, come along to our open hour and ask any burning questions.
It doesn't matter if you're in a job, in training, or simply looking at a career in Dunedin's creative sphere, everyone is welcome - we're here to help. If you'd like to find out a bit more about what we do and how we do it, jump over to the services page on our website - it'll tell you everything you need to know.
If you're interested, make sure you lock Tuesday May 31st, 1pm-2pm into your calendar. There's no need to RSVP and you'll find us at 4 Dowling Steet, Dunedin Central - just a couple streets south of the Octagon. If you know of anyone who'd be interested in coming along, please be sure to pass on the word! The more the merrier!
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Our goal is to help other photographers get back some of the precious time spent on the computer, managing their studio, processing images, and trying to learn the latest software and techniques.As it says on our home page we want to help you learn the necessary skills to work efficiently while enjoying the creativity of your craft.A lot of photographers get comfortable with the workflow process they are used to and don't realize that some of the latest software programs such as Lightroom can cut their processing time in more than half. Many photograhers don't want to invest the time into learning how to use the latest software so they just stick with what they know; wasting a lot of precious time that they could be spending with their family and friends, and doing the things they enjoy most in life.We are now incorporating some basic photography, and lighting classes and will add advanced classes in the future.
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Starring Gonadotropins, Ultrasounds and Blood Panels And Directed by My Good-for-Nothing Ovaries
Monday, August 29, 2011
Level 1 Complete
So it'll be a nail biter of a week. Tonight I start on the progesterone shots which I am not looking forward to. I hear they are a real pain in the ass :)
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And you are right, they are a pain in the ass =)
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3 out of 5 is FANTASTIC!! Keep the good news coming :)ReplyDelete
Yay!!! Congrats on passing level 1 and your 3 mature eggies!!! I am praying for a good fert report for you tomorrow!!! And I have heard the PIO shots are a pain in the ass too! Luckily I have never had to take them, just the suppositories. I hear warming up the oil and putting a heating pad on your but first and then after helps so it won't clum up in your butt and it is easier to do the injection when it's warmed up. Good luck!!ReplyDelete
I thought of you yesterday & keeping you in my prayers. Love you! You & your wonderful hubby are so amazing!ReplyDelete


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The latest GDST Alumnae Network events are listed here. Please visit the GDST for further details on all upcoming events for GDST-wide events.
Thursday 8th October
GDST New to London Networking group, 6:30pm, Bottlescrue, 33 Foster Lane, St Paul's, London EC2V 6HD
This is the first event for this new networking group and is a great opportunity for those who are new to working and or living in London to come along for a drink, grow their network and meet other GDST Alumnae.
Friday 16th October
A guided tour of historical Stratford Upon Avon, 2pm
Discover Stratford and its fascinating relationship with William Shakespeare on a guided town walk. The tour will take in the Shakespeare Town Houses, Royal Shakespeare Theatres, River Avon, 15th century timber-framed buildings, Shakespeare's School, Guild Chapel, Holy Trinity Church and Shakespeare's grave in the Chancel.
Thursday 12th November
L.K.Bennett Private Shopping Evening, 6:30pm, One New Change, London
Enjoy an exclusive after-hours shopping evening at the glamorous L.K.Bennett store in One New Change, London. We will have our own private shopping area and presentation of the new season collection but also free rein to explore the entire store. There will be 20% discount off full-price items, a goodie-bag with purchases and the chance to win £50 L.K.Bennett vouchers. Come along and be pampered with wine, nibbles and beautiful clothing.
Wednesday 25th November
GDST Law Networking Group launch event
Details to be confirmed and we will send out info once the chair has sent out invitations to members. They have a great speaker lined up.


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What Is The Future Of The Civil Rights Movement?
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Wednesday, April 4, 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee.
So, in the last 50 years, how has the civil rights movement evolved, and where is it headed?
GPB's "Morning Edition" host Leah Fleming spoke with a group of activists about today's civil right culture. We heard from the Rev. Gerald Durley, senior pastor emeritus of Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Amanda Hollowell, a community organizer in Savannah, Avery Jackson, an organizer for "ATL Is Ready," and Devyn Springer, a community organizer in Atlanta.
Morning Edition host Leah Fleming spoke with several activist in the community to talk about the future of the Civil Rights Movement today.


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Transfer of Tritium in the Environment after Accidental Releases from Nuclear Facilities
Report of Working Group 7 Tritium Accidents of EMRAS II Topical Heading Approaches for Assessing Emergency Situations
This publication presents the work and activities undertaken by Working Group 7 (WG7) of the IAEA's EMRAS II Programme and considers the conclusions drawn during EMRAS Phase I, 2003–2007. The working group members tested and compared environmental transfer models to be applied after short term releases of tritium from nuclear power plants in order to estimate exposures through inhalation of contaminated air and the ingestion of contaminated food. The main goal was to develop a harmonized, robust model for practical applications. The publication delineates all relevant processes as well as the analyses and evaluated models for the environmental transfer of tritium, and identifies sources of and quantifies model uncertainties. The present status and needs are summarized and further fields of activity are identified to improve the reliability and the application of models to assess tritium behaviour and the resulting radiological impacts to people and the environment.
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They call back. Ummm…well, actually, nevermind.
Yuppers. We got a call the other night for a two year old girl. No siblings, mother in the area, just coming into care. We were really excited and started to prepare our hearts to love her the best we possibly could.
Turned out they didn't have a piece of paperwork that they needed to place with our agency. Boo. We were disappointed, but mostly were just praying they'd find a good, loving home for that little girl. Not in the plans for us.
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I'm back. And I have a story to tell.
I went through what I believe was a " test of faith". The day after Christmas I was in a bad car accident My spouse was driving. On our way to see the movie "Avatar". We were going along just fine, when suddenly I felt the back end start to fish tail { we had hit black ice} and then the car did two 360's and hit another vehicle twice. We came to rest when we hit the bridge foundation. It was probably a good thing we hit the other vehicle twice because it slowed us down enough for us not to go over the bridge. The last thing I seen was a big SUV coming at us, { we have a low to the ground Grand AM } Then I shut my eyes braced myself and prayed. It was so scary, I could not breath for a couple of seconds when we finally came to rest.
Even worse, we had two of our grandsons with us. If something would of happened to them I would of never gotten over it. I sat in the car, while my husband got out. It was very cold and both the boys were scared and crying. Thoughts raced through my mind. I was upset, mad at my husband for driving too fast, worried about paying for the repairs on our car, worried about my grandsons, hurt because I pulled my ribs out { by bracing myself so hard}. And then I heard myself tell myself, let it go, pray, give it to God, and then let it go. I did just that. Call it a "crutch" or whatever you want, I believe in God and his power and peace.
For the next couple of days the accident keep playing through my mind, but I always did the same thing, I'd think about how I gave it to God and everything was now in his hands. Three days after the accident, out of the blue, the telephone rang and on the other end was a woman who said " I'd like to share a bible verse with you, is that OK?" I have never had a call like this before and neither has anyone else I ever talked to and told about, including my friends and family who live in the same city as I do. She said " God has many ways of describing his many faces. One of these descriptions is from first corinthians. Weird, but I forget the actual verse number, but the words were, My God is my rock in times of trouble, he is my refuge in times of need"
What can I say? I was kinda in a state of shock/bliss. To me this was a message from God. I still feel warm and good when I think about it. Plus, the repairs for the car were way lower than what we had thought it would be, no one was hurt, and by calling to God in a time of great personal worry and physical pain, I was given a blessing. To me this is a personal story of the way God reveals himself to me, and shows me once again God is real. If I had not stopped my reactive mind from taking over and plunging my thinking into darkness and self defeating thoughts, I would not have passed this test.
By the way, the movie Avatar is totally cool...I would recommend it to anyone. { I kept my 3d glasses} Thanks for letting me share.
3:07 am
April 9, 2009
When things like this happen, what do people say everytime? "Thank God, everyone was fine and nobody hurt". In those seconds, you would have traded your life in a heartbeat, so those kids would not he hurt or worse. You don't have to be a religious fundementalist to know when God's grace spared you, and was watching. Faith is a personal thing between ourselves and God, and the only thing impostant, is we arn't required to proove it to anyone. It just IS! You will probably have no shortage of those who will engage you into a big debate, relish in debunking what you feel, becasue with a lack of Faith, they can't comprehend what you feel and know. Some people are waiting for a miracal to happen or a big science project to "proove it", but others know and feel the presence of God everyday, in the wonder of life, and how God just seems to show up all the time for them.
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Thanks for sharing your story Item7,and I'm grateful to hear that everything turned out ok. Must have been scary at the time.
Wondering something though. If it had been worse,and perhaps a life had been lost, would that have also been looked at as a test of faith? There are many good people (and children)who die in accidents , and it does test the faith of the survivors, family members,and loved ones.
Really happy to hear everything turned out ok for you, and just reading the story made me feel that fear of a car losing control,can imagine how it felt for you. (must have been upsetting to see the grandkids cry as well)
7:50 am
April 9, 2009
Why isn't it enough for you to accept the way Item7 felt this real life experience affected her?
She is left with the feeling the accident was not worse because of God, why do you feel the need to cast doubt? Does she need to justify to you, her faith during a tramatic event with her Husband and Grandchildren, answering an insulting question?
11:16 am
April 9, 2009
I myself was involved in a near death experience when I was around 8 years old.
I almost drowned since I lost focus when a wave in the water disoriented me.
I was under water for about 1 min or close to it.
It was in a swimming pool indoors with simulated waves, the water was maybe 2 meters and 30 cm high and of course it was around 1 meter higher than what I myself was at that time.
Even worse, I knew that some people were watching me struggle down there and no one even bothered of helping me.
When I finally got up and grabbed a rope that was a bit above the water, maybe 5 inches above.
The first thing I saw was some people laughing at me and telling me, why didn´t you die?
However I did never think it was because of God or some other entity other than myself that prevented my own death.
And I never will.
Truth doesn´t control you, you control it...
7:10 pm
She is left with the feeling the accident was not worse because of God, why do you feel the need to cast doubt? Does she need to justify to you, her faith during a tramatic event with her Husband and Grandchildren, answering an insulting question?
The question was not meant to be insulting greeney,if you took it that way,thats your problem.Nor was it meant to cast doubt that it was not worse because of God.
What I wanted to point out was that there have been many faithful people who have suffered tragic loss of loved ones,and it is difficult for them to hear "praise god,he spared my childs life in this accident"or "my guardian angel protected me" Where was god or the guardian angels when their loved one died tragically?
This question was meant to ask how it would have affected her faith if it had been more tragic, because there many who struggle with this.Thats it..period.
Dark, damn I'm sorry to hear about your situation with the drowning experience,more so that no one tried to help and instead laughed at you. Makes me understand your bitterness towords humanity much better,because that had to leave some emotional scars.
7:58 pm
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8:53 pm
April 9, 2009
So just like your worst case senerios you make up for arguments against happiness being your own choice, Faith must not count for anything compared to a worst case tragic senerio with a bad ending? Good endings don't mean anything, as long as you can think up something worse in the world? Whats the saying good things come in small packages? How could I ever appeciate a little present, when someone else got such a great big one?
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10:12 pm
April 9, 2009
Whats the saying good things come in small packages? How could I ever appeciate a little present, when someone else got such a great big one?
I think it depends on what you value in life.
I always get the biggest present of all everyday, the love of my family.
Good things in small packages doesn´t last for long whatever it might be.
I for one don´t want people´s pathetic attempts of their fake positive side they show to me.
Dark, damn I'm sorry to hear about your situation with the drowning experience,more so that no one tried to help and instead laughed at you. Makes me understand your bitterness towords humanity much better,because that had to leave some emotional scars.
And most humans have been like that to me my entire life.
Now they don´t, why? because I don´t hang out or meet new people and I will never do that either.
Waste of my time and energy.
Truth doesn´t control you, you control it...
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Katie Price's friends reportedly think some time in jail is the only way she will get back on the straight and narrow following her brush with the law.
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When tension, emptiness, frustration, anger, or self-loathing become unmanageable, some people harm themselves as an outlet for their emotional distress. Self-harm is the act of intentionally injuring oneself to inflict pain that is not intended to be suicidal. Clinically, this is referred to as nonsuicidal self-injury disorder (NSSID), but it may also be known as self-injury, self-mutilation, or self-abuse.
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In my quest for beverages, I stumbled upon this great idea to make myself a green smoothie the other day! I was SO ready to gobble that thing up and suck down all that good vegetable and fruit goodness. I get to the kitchen and start adding things to the blender and mixing and scraping down the sides and mixing some more and adding a few things. I was really excited about it all.
In case you were wondering what I put in there, it was a handful of spinach, almond milk, some ice, strawberries, pineapples, mango, and agave nectar as a sweetener. It sounded so good……..
And then I mixed it. And it turned green. And it started to look like baby poop. My mind started racing and I thought "I can't drink this mess!" And I didn't. I am a green smoothie drop out. I simply could not drink it and be happy. No way… I just can't!
You would think I would have given up completely on the smoothie thing but no….I pressed on and came up with something that I could hang with. I struggle to incorporate the right amount of protein into my diet. It has been a longstanding struggle of mine because I LOVE carbs….buttered rolls anyone? Carbs = comfort for me and I just love them! I set out to come up with a smoothie that would provide me with some protein but also satisfy my sweet tooth craving from time to time. This where the chocolate, peanut butter, and bananas come into play.
Although Lady S has a severe allergy to peanut/peanut butter, we still keep it in our home. We are SUPER CAREFUL with it and usually only consume it when she is not in the house or for work lunches. I decided to concoct a smoothie recipe that has it in there and some chocolate too! The banana is added for fun and for a boost of fruit!
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Choco-Nana Peanut Butter Smoothie
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- 1 tbsp of semisweet or milk chocolate chips (can substitute white chocolate or butterscotch chips)
- ice cubes (quantity depends on how much you like)
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- 1 splash of real vanilla extract
- Place all ingredients in the blender. If using ice, place it at the bottom so it crushes and blends completely.
- Blend until well mixed and enjoy!
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This week, learn how to protect yourself and what to discuss with your physician when it comes to sexual health.
At What Age Should I Start Concerning Myself With Safe Sex?
Turns out that safe sex is a life-long endeavor! While women are not able to carry children past a certain age, this should not discourage condom use. Condoms and dental dams serve as more than just birth control. They are barriers that halt STDs and STIs in their tracks.
Condoms come in two varieties, male and female, and are a barrier used during penetrative sex. Dental dams are essentially latex sheets that can be used as protection for penetrative sex, but are more often used for non-penetrative sex. Talk with you doctor about what is the best option for you.
What Are Some Sexual Health Issues Older Adults Can Encounter?
- Arthritis or other forms of chronic pain
Unfortunately, chronic pain impacts all aspects of life. With arthritis, regular light exercise may help relieve some of your pain. Warm baths or showers can relax your muscles, which may also provide some relief. Talk to your physician about what joints to avoid putting pressure on and how pain medication may be able to help.
- Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that impacts the sexuality of both men and women. In some men, diabetes leads to ED. For women, it means that they tend to get yeast infections easily. The better handle you have on your diabetes, the easier it is to prevent any secondary issues. With the price of insulin rising, consult your physician to learn your options for controlling diabetes, as well as any secondary effects.
- Heart Disease
Heart disease, because it limits the blood flow through the body, may impact both men and women's sex lives, although heart disease is much more common in men. Cardiac issues can have a psychological impact on sexuality as well. If someone's partner has a heart condition or history of heart attacks, sexual activity may be a concern for them. As with diabetes, your physician should have a treatment plan laid out for you already, but it is always smart to consult with them about any questions that you may have.
- Mental Health Issues
Depression and anxiety, which are increasingly common in older adults, also negatively impact sexuality. People with mental health conditions often find that they stop finding enjoyment in all facets of their life, including intimacy. The best way to try and move past these issues is to open up and communicate with your significant other.
- Substances
Alcohol and certain prescription medications have the ability to decrease your libido. If the decline in intimacy is a concern, talk to your physician about alternatives to what you are currently taking. Reducing alcohol intake, or avoiding drinks with high alcohol percentages may also help.


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The Chinese and UK friendship appears to show no signs of slowing down; the latest large-scale investment comes from a major Chinese building materials company who are looking to build six prefabricated home factories that will produce 25'000 low-energy dwellings per annum.
China National Building Material Company (CNBM) is looking to bring its industrial prowess to the United Kingdom in what will be a £2.75bn joint venture with a leading UK housing association Your Housing Group (YHG). Another company who will be in on the collaboration will be Welink, they will be providing the renewable energy for the properties. Spanish home manufacturer, Barcelona Housing Systems, is supplying the technology. The move is expected to have a substantially positive impact on the affordable housing market.
The six planned factories will use British light gauge steel framing to produce panelised components for residential developments that are "at least 75% off-grid" thanks to solar power and energy efficient design, renewables developer Welink said in announcing the joint venture on the 19th of December.
More than a thousand people will be employed in the factories, yet to be sited, which will produce 25,000 homes a year by 2022, according to the announcement.
State-owned CNBM will invest £2.5bn in the venture, and housing association YHG will supply £250m, reports magazine Inside Housing.
"This is a clear endorsement of the UK's attractiveness as a place for inward investment. This announcement has the potential to benefit local communities across the country, creating jobs, boosting local economies and creating homes," said International Trade Minister, Greg Hands.
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This sweet family recently moved to the Dover, New Philadelphia area and I am so happy they chose me to be their photographer. Little Camilla is a doll baby and so happy! I had a blast photographing this family at the Norma Johnson Center and hope to see them again in the near future! Dover, New Philadelphia Ohio 1st birthday smash cake + family photographer | © Brandi Williamson Photography
Monthly Archives: May 2014
Dover, New Philadelphia OH maternity photographer | promoted to big brother
This family is due for a baby any day now! I loved this maternity session out at Norma Johnson Center. We had a beautiful sunny evening for it too. My favorite. 🙂 I'd say big brother is pretty excited too!!! Momma was due on Mother's Day so literally, I am just waiting for the baby message!!! And it makes it even more exciting that we don't know if it's a baby sister or a baby brother!! Either way, little one is truly loved already and will be welcomed with lots of love. ❤ Dover, New Philadelphia Ohio maternity + newborn photographer | maternity, family + couple | ©Brandi Williamson Photography
Dover, New Philadelphia OH family photographer | happy mother's day weekend!
I recently saw this on a fellow photographer's blog and absolutely loved the words she wrote. Breanna Peterson is a beautifully talented photographer and I wanted to give credit where credit is due. She is the one who wrote these amazing words and I know I couldn't come up with anything to match it. Find her original blog post here on motherhood.
here I am, weaving a path between pride and exhaustion.
with sticky fingers, wrapped around my neck.
dirty kisses planted on my cheek.
bony bottoms softly wedged into my thigh.
laughter echoing between us.
curiosity glowing in six bright eyes.
confidence beaming in their strong steps.
amazement and awe wrapping its arms around me.
heavy eyelids sneaking an extended blink-
we balance.
arms out, one foot in front of the other,
we balance well.
& then we look at each other and we know.
I am here, children.
here I am, in motherhood.
happy mother's day.
thank you, my three, for making me a mother.
In honor of Mother's Day tomorrow, I am running a special on gift certificates. For every $50 spent you will receive an additional $15. Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com (or use the contact tab above) for more information.Dover, New Philadelphia Ohio photographer | Mother's Day | © Brandi Williamson Photography
Dover, New Philadelphia OH photographer | my life | 10 on 10 (okay, 9th today)
Recently some photographer friends and I decided to start our blog circle. There aren't any official rules or themes to it for the most part but I think for myself I am going to choose to make this into my own little 10 on 10 monthly post. 🙂 My goal is to post 10 images each month of the random goings-on of our own life. 😀
This month did sort of sneak up on me a bit so I'll be honest and say I'm already cheating. 😉 I took a couple of photos from March but that's okay. I love them and wanted to be sure to share. 🙂
Highlights of our recent life include:
playtime at the chalk table | a Spring concert with a 60s theme | a toothless grin | tablet time in a fort on a rainy day | a beautiful sunset on the evening of my Grandpa's funeral | toddler goofiness | and the big 1-0 birthday for our oldest
If you like my daughter's birthday cake, it's from Sugarfuse, located in New Philadelphia Ohio. 🙂 It was just as yummy as it was pretty!!! 😉
When you're finished here, go ahead and click over to Becky Batchelor Photography to see what she's up to this month! © Brandi Williamson Photography | Dover, New Philadelphia Ohio Photographer | my life
Dover, New Philadelphia OH lifestyle newborn photographer | 11 days new leo
This family was referred to me by another local photographer, which I love so much and it makes me feel such happiness knowing they love my work enough to refer friends to me when it's not in their genre of work.
I loved being invited to this family's home for a lifestyle family session and to photograph their sweet newborn baby boy. Big brother was SO ADORABLE and I just wanted to hug on him and you can just feel the love he has for his new baby brother. I mean, look at him. 😉 So cute! Little Leo didn't want to sleep much while I was there but I managed to get some sleepy shots in between his bright eyed expressions. Dover, New Philadelphia Ohio lifestyle family photographer | © Brandi Williamson Photography
Dover, New Philadelphia OH photographer | monthly instalife | April
Highlights of April:
big 1-0 birthday for our oldest daughter | funny inquiry + booking | new gymnastics beam | shopping trip to Justice | late night cuddles | a Spring concert | chalk table | date night + watching the new Captain America movie and excitement at seeing they kept hubby's scene in the movie 😀 | broken iPad 😦 wah wah wahhhhhh | and SPRING has finally arrived!!Dover, New Philadelphia Ohio Photographer | life via instagram


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Governor Cuomo has issued an Executive Order delaying the Village Election until April 28, 2020. The Village of Scarsdale appreciates the efforts of Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Governor Cuomo in delaying our Village election in order to protect the residents of Scarsdale and to help slow the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing. More information to come.
County Executive George Latimer declared a State of Emergency, ordering that all public and private schools in Westchester County close for 14-days in response to COVID-19. The order may be extended if conditions warrant.This action was necessary to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. See the Scarsdale Schools website for their update on this topic.In addition, in collaboration with the states of New Jersey and Connecticut, Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an Executive Order prohibiting public gatherings of more than 50 people, mandating that restaurants and bars be limited to takeout and delivery, only, and closing gyms, movie theaters, and casinos.In order to help reduce the potential for our hospitals to be overwhelmed, please continue to follow the CDC guidance, including practicing Social Distancing.
Scarsdale has suffered what appears to be its first death in connection with COVID-19. Please check our press release for more information. Also, please note that our Twitter account, @ScarsdaleGov, which is accessible to anyone with Internet access (one does not need a Twitter account) is a really good way to get timely updates.As our staff are very busy working with federal, state, and county officials to help protect our residents, we will not be routinely updating this page of our website, though we will be sharing substantial information with our residents through other sources, principally press releases and Twitter. Other communication channels will also be used, as appropriate.If you believe you may be infected with COVID-19, please call your primary physician to discuss. If you are subject to a voluntary or precautionary quarantine, or believe you have been exposed to a confirmed case, please call the NYSDOH Hotline: (888) 364-3065 or the WCDOH Hotline at (866) 588-0195.General COVID-19 info is available by dialing 211 (WCDOH information line).Here are other official information sources:Scarsdale Public Schools: Scarsdale Public Schools AdministrationWestchester County: WCDOH COVID-19 Website New York State NYSDOH COVID-19 WebsiteFederal: CDC COVID-19 Website
This section contains updates received this week from Scarsdale Public Schools, Westchester County, and New York State. Please note that Scarsdale Schools provides timely community COVID-19 updates online.To support CDC social distancing guidance designed to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Village of Scarsdale has announced that all non-essential meetings at Village Hall are being canceled. See the press release here.
Please note that Scarsdale Schools announced that, out of an abundance of caution, all District schools will be closed through March 18, 2020. Similarly, the Village of Scarsdale Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has canceled all Seniors programs at the Girl Scout House.Importantly, the CDC encourages all older Americans and persons with underlying health conditions to practice social distancing, including such actions as avoiding events involving large groups of people, postponing unnecessary travel, and not using public transportation or ride-sharing services -- simply try to stay home.For the most recent cleaning and disinfection protocols, see here. Village Hall has already initiated disinfection and cleaning protocols, including both our public and non-public areas.Please also note that The New York State Department of Health has set up a hotline at (888) 364-3065, where Department of Health experts will be available to answer questions regarding COVID-19.Residents are strongly encouraged to sign-up for press releases from Westchester County and the State of New York in order to receive the most timely and accurate information available. This update is provided for a convenience to our residents, but is not a substitute for accessing and reviewing the important, timely information resources available through the County, State, and Federal government.Should any specific local actions be requested of the public in response to COVID-19, Village personnel will provide public notification through appropriate messaging channels designed to reach all Scarsdale households. There is no indication of the need to undertake such mass communication at this time.
The last section below, "Please Rely Upon the Resources Below for Current Information and Advisories," provides direct web links for you to access such timely, accurate information. Please be sure to avail yourself of the abundant factual information available so as to avoid potentially misleading or inaccurate second-hand information.
The most recent State, County, and local public updates are provided directly below, organized by author (see the CDC website for any available Federal updates):
Scarsdale Public Schools
Scarsdale Schools Update as of March 08, 2020
Westchester County (WC COVID-19 Website)
Westchester County COVID-19 Press Release: FAQ Hotline and Bee-Line Buses, March 04, 2019
Chinese and Spanish COVID-19 FAQs Available
County Executive George Latimer COVID-19 Press Conference Video: March 03, 2019
Westchester County COVID-19 Press Release: Young Israel of New Rochelle, March 03, 2019
Westchester County COVID-19 Press Release: COVID-19 in Westchester (CDC Info), March 03, 2019
Westchester County COVID-19 Press Release: First Confirmed Westchester Case, March 03, 2019
New York State (NYS COVID-19 Website)
Governor Cuomo Declares State of Emergency, March 07, 2020NYSDOH Issue Testing and Quarantine Guidance, March 06, 2020Governor Cuomo COVID-19 Update, March 05, 2020
Governor Cuomo COVID-19 Update, Study Abroad Program Info, March 04, 2020
As Village Manager Pappalardo related in his detailed briefing on local Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) preparedness measures at the Village Board meeting held on February 25, 2020, we've all been following the daily reports on the COVID-19 infectious disease, commonly referred to more simply as " the coronavirus." Scarsdale Schools has also issued a Coronavirus Update.
The resources in the section below will help you to stay up-to-date with respect to public health messaging on the topic of COVID-19, including steps you and your family can take to reduce the spread of this and other respiratory viruses.
Importantly, the Federal, New York State, and Westchester County public health officials and their respective agencies constitute lead agencies in responding to a threat of this nature. As such, these sources should be the primary trusted news outlets for current, accurate information.
The Village of Scarsdale may assist any Federal, State, or County agency in disseminating public information we are requested; sign-up for Notify Me to be sure to receive any such updates by your choice of email or text (select the two lists with gold stars and be sure to respond to the emailed confirmation request after subscribing).
Mass media and less formal news channels, including social media, range from fair to poor sources of information about COVID-19, so it is important to be selective in where you choose to access information to inform your actions taken in response to COVID-19.
All residents are encouraged to:
Federal: The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
The CDC is maintaining a timely and informative COVID-19 website, with English, Spanish, and Chinese documents available. The site includes a variety of reliable insights and advisory information, such as:
The CDC has also published a series of informative video shorts:
New York State: New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
The NYSDOH hotline at (888) 364-3065 has Department of Health experts available to answer questions regarding COVID-19.
Similar to the CDC, the NYSDOH is providing public health updates through its Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpage. The site includes such information as:
The NYSDOH has also published a brief COVID-19 Video.
Westchester County: Westchester County Department of Health (WCDOH)
The WCDOH has also created a Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) webpage. The site includes general Coronavirus information available on the other sites and links to various information resources, including such examples as:
If you are under self-quarantine or believe you have exposure (within six feet) to a known case, call the Westchester County hotline at (866) 588-0195. Residents may also obtain COVID-19 information by calling 211.Scarsdale Public Schools: Scarsdale Public Schools Administration
Scarsdale Public Schools has created a webpage where they share school-related COVID-19 updates and information. Parents and students are encouraged to visit the page to gain insights into actions Scarsdale Schools is taking to safeguard the student population.
Summary NotesAll members of the Scarsdale community are encouraged to access and utilize COVID-19 information and advisories from the CDC, NYSDOH, and WCDOH, as opposed to less reliable news and information resources. Use the links provided above in order to stay current, as public health information will be updated by the various lead agencies as needed, typically daily.
Again, for detailed local COVID-19 preparedness insights, please review Manager Pappalardo's February briefing and the updates published by Scarsdale Schools. Please also be sure to sign-up for Notify Me to receive any non-emergency information the Village of Scarsdale should be requested to disseminate on behalf of our Federal, State, or County public health agency partners. Should local emergency notifications be needed, the Village of Scarsdale mass notification system will be activated; however, no such need is presently anticipated.
The resources outlined herein will help you to stay up-to-date with respect to public health messaging on the topic of COVID-19, including steps you and your family can take to reduce the spread of this and other respiratory viruses.


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As long as I'm admitting things, I haven't used my Bi-PAP mask and machine for at least 2 months, maybe longer. I just can't stand the thought of having that thing on my face. It's too confining and I'm a little too claustrophobic. Not that I need to explain it. The picture says it all.
I'm just not dealing well with it. Unfortunately, I need to because sleep apnea can kill you. So, once again, I'm going to have to suck it up and be strong.
I'm tired of being strong. And now I'm whiney, too! I think I need to just get over my fine self and put a big smile on my face right now!
There, that's better!
Is anyone else hearing tree limbs cracking off and dropping onto their roofs? It's happened 3 times here in the past 15 minutes. We had the lovely ice coating everything except our driveway this morning, so I had to show up at work. I'm grateful to have a job, really. It just would have been nice to work from home in my jammies today. But I've been going outside to check the roof and our driveway is now coated with a shiny sheet of ice. And tomorrow I want to go to work because it's Skyline day. I can't miss lunch at Skyline!
Well, obviously, I have nothing interesting to write about, so I'll just sign off like the guys on my favorite show "Wipeout" and hope that the next blog will be much more entertaining.
Good night.....and big balls!


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