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Have I ever told you about my dear friend Amy? Over the almost 20 years that I have known her, she has been my therapist, my shoulder to cry on, my my wing-woman, my partner in crime. As one of the funniest people I've ever known, Amy has made me laugh so hard that milk (ok, beer) came out of my nose. She moved to Florida last year, so when I saw this cute mug at 10thAvenueEast, it screamed Amy. (Her self-portrait below.)
Stephanie at 10thAvenueEast even included the prettiest personalized card for me:
The title of this post pertains to a couple of Amy-isms. When I was on the phone with her last week and asked how her new orange tree was doing, she said "there are lizards on my nubbins" and proceeded to send me this pic (in the few seconds between her proclamation and taking this pic, the lizard had moved from the tiny orange to the branch). I've been entertained with many reptile-related stories since Amy moved to Florida.
The office building where Amy works is in a building that used to be some sort of a monkey house in the 50's & 60's. You read correctly, a monkey house. The Rockefellers must have funded it, there's a dedication plaque. I would love to see old pics of this place when the monkeys were still there. It looks like a cool mid-century building, with a big atrium and planters everywhere. Amy promised more pics of the monkey house.
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A lot of scientific research has been done into how our brains retain information and how this can be used can be used to our advantage when presenting information that we want people to remember. Unfortunately most of this scientific research is ignored in the business world as most people are concerned with relaying the maximum amount of information possible within a certain time slot.
We strongly believe that science is vital to getting your message across. In this blog post we will look at some ways in which you can use brain science to help you present your ideas.
Exercise improves cognition by increasing oxygen flow into the brain. Admittedly it's very hard to get people moving during a presentation, but if you can arrange the room so it is less like a classroom format where people are under the impression that they have to sit completely still for the entirety of the presentation, then you may find that your audience's minds are less likely to wander.
Stressed brains don't perform the same way as non-stressed brains. Stress damages memory and executive function. Obviously you have no control over a person's mood when they walk into the room, but making the atmosphere a bit light hearted by greeting people and telling a few jokes or interesting anecdotes may make them feel more relaxed, and ultimately listen and remember more of your presentation.
After the 10 minute mark audience our attention plummets. To stop your audience from losing interest, try to do something emotionally stimulating every 10 minutes as emotion makes the brain pay attention. You could tell a joke or story, show a video or embark on a bit of audience participation. The brain is not capable of multi-tasking and you make on average 3 times more errors on a task when you are interrupted. Don't make your audience multi-task by making them try to listen to you whilst also reading blocks of text on the screen or on a hand out. Put just a heading on the screen along side some visuals, and leave the hand-outs until the end so the audience listens to you rather than reading the information for themselves while you speak.
Vision is the most dominant sense for humans. Hear a piece of information, and three days later you'll remember 10% of it. Add a picture and you'll remember 65%. Avoid lots of text within your slides and use relevant imagery to help people associate the pictures with the details.
Try to bear some of this scientific research in mind when creating your presentation. If you would like more advice on the science of presentations, get in touch with us.

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I have met a number of finance brokers and lending specialists who offer similar services and little to differentiate them from one another. In all my exchanges with you, your value in the transaction is clear. You are a reliable source of information and advice that ultimately inspires confidence. It's great to work with you, and I look forward to the next time.
Thanks for all your help this year Tony. Your commitment to looking after our interests is amazing. Thank you for always making the process very easy! Cheers
Tony understand our needs. He is very knowledgable and informative of the products he recommends. He help us get a lower interest rate on both our home loan and investments loans. He is the one to go to when you want to refinance your home or investments loan.
Tony is the BEST broker I have used by far!!
Tony and the Urban Broker team provide a professional and engaging service which makes it easy for the client to consider their options and act accordingly.
Tony is a professional who gives the client what they want .He didn't start every conversation with (how was your day,did you have a good weekend etc which is what our realestate salesman did and which annoys me intensely.When the property settles we will be back in touch with Tony for investment advice.
Tony was great to deal with from the first meeting until our loan was finalised. He understood what we were looking for and provided us with a great range of options. He explained each option well so we felt we could make an informed decision that suited us. I'll use Tony again and have referred him to friends.


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Need to design two flyer.
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This flyer should not hold any other wording , just our contact details which is present with our logo.
Will give two photos of current flyer, for getting an idea of work. (Once we start on chat)
This flyers should hold an design, where people should get convey on our service.
Will give my contents here, please don't use it in flyer, this is for an idea how should it be.
Computer format, Software & Network installation at your doorstep.
*Mobile-application-development and Software development.
*Building website, designing Logos and photos.
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People should be attracted and conveyed without it holding any wordings.
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Cayden Mak is Chief Technology Officer at 18MillionRising.org, an organization founded in 2012 to organize Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders online. For the past three years, they have designed, hacked, and deployed tech to better organize people and promote popular education in the AAPI community for civic engagement, racial justice, and transformative structural change.
Cayden is particularly interested in understanding how technology shapes our collective political imagination, both online and off. They are an MFA candidate at SUNY Buffalo, working on visual culture and new media organizing. They blog very occasionally at bodywithout.org, and you can follow them on Twitter @cayden.


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AboutThis site has been a lot of things over time. A hub for my friends to write whatever they want, a web magazine, the home of The Eternal Mixtape Project, and for the better part of the last half-decade, a place for me to put whatever I'm thinking…occasionally. It's the longest-lasting creative endeavor I've ever had and I'm proud of the body of work that's here, both of my own and those who have contributed. Enjoy.


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Wheeler Recognized for Patient-Centered Care, Quality
Only community health center in Connecticut with both primary care medical, behavioral health home certifications; only one of five nationwide with unique combination of accreditations and certifications.
Wheeler Clinic has uniquely earned four accreditations and certifications from the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body for providing quality, coordinated, patient-centered health care.
Wheeler is the only Connecticut community health center certified by The Joint Commission as both a Primary Care Medical and a Behavioral Health "Health Home." In addition, the organization is accredited for behavioral health and ambulatory health care. Wheeler is the only Connecticut community health center to attain the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for all four of these distinct Accreditations and Certifications together, and only one of five nationwide.
Wheeler first achieved accreditation with The Joint Commission in 1988 for behavioral health, and as the organization evolved into a federal qualified health center, it sought additional accreditations and certifications to improve integrated health care services.
"Through visionary boards and leadership, Wheeler transformed in the last decade to provide complete health care. We saw the unmet health care needs in communities we serve, and we're focusing on patient-centered, whole-person health care unlike any other community provider in Connecticut," said Susan Walkama, LCSW, president and chief executive officer, Wheeler. "The Joint Commission's thorough accreditation and certification process gives us an opportunity to examine everything we do to ensure the highest quality and the best health outcomes."
In attaining both primary care medical and behavioral health "health home" certifications, Wheeler successfully demonstrated having services, systems, and processes in place that support:
- Patient-centered care – Relationship-based care focused on the whole person and understanding and respecting each patient's needs, culture, values and preferences.
- Comprehensive care – A team of providers, including physicians, advanced practice nurses, nurses, behavioral health workers, social workers, recovery specialist, and others, work to meet each patient's physical and behavioral health care needs, including prevention and wellness, acute care and chronic care.
- Coordinated care – Care is coordinated across the broader health care system, including specialty care, hospitals, home care and the provision of community and support services. This is particularly critical during transitions between sites of care, such as when patients are discharged from the hospital.
- Superb access to care – Patients have access to services with shorter waiting times for urgent needs, enhanced in-person hours, around the clock telephone or electronic access to members of the care team, and alternative methods of communication.
- Systems-based approach to quality and safety – The organization uses evidence-based medicine and clinical decision support tools, engages in performance measurement and improvement, measures and responds to patient experiences and satisfaction, practices population health management, and publicly shares robust quality and safety data and improvement activities.
Wheeler underwent a rigorous on-site survey in November of 2018. During the review, compliance with standards related to several areas, including care, treatment, and services; environment of care; leadership; and screening procedures for the early detection of imminent harm were evaluated. On-site observations and interviews also were conducted.
The accreditations and certifications for Wheeler are for numerous locations across the state, including the three Family Health & Wellness Centers in Bristol, Hartford, and New Britain, as well as its congregate care facilities, foster care programs, and in-home and outpatient behavioral health services.
The Joint Commission
Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, nonprofit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more: www.jointcommission.org. Quality reports from The Joint Commission are available at www.qualitycheck.org
Wheeler Clinic
Wheeler provides comprehensive solutions that address complex health issues, providing individuals, families and communities with accessible, innovative care that encourages recovery, health and growth at all stages of life. Our integrated approach to primary and behavioral health, education and recovery creates measurable results, positive outcomes and hopeful tomorrows for more than 30,000 individuals across Connecticut each year.


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I did email the lawyer involved in that case you posted as the case is still open so even though from the documents it seems it was dismissed for some reason IJ still lists it as an open case so guess it's being appealed! So I wrote him to find out how I can get updates as the case proceeds through the courts since my case is similar to that case.You apparently have more research to do on your own situation.
If you object to safety inspections, on privacy grounds or on principle, you could always contact the Institute for Justice to discuss your options. And you can publicly protest the ordinance in various ways (circulating petitions, writing letters to the editor, speaking out at meetings).


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About Care2Caregivers
Care2Caregivers is a free, confidential help line for anyone concerned about or caring for someone with memory issues. The compassionate and knowledgably staff are available to help you navigate the challenges of caregiving. Our Peer Counselors have been caregivers themselves, so they know first- hand what you are going through. They also are professionally trained and have a wealth of tips and lessons learned to help you on your caregiving journey. They can also connect you with a broad range of services. You can call us on the phone, click the link to chat, or send us an email.


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Amelia Ortega, LCSW, SIFI
Amanecer Counseling Services is a feminist psychotherapy practice led by Amelia Ortega, LCSW. Amanecer Counseling Services provides Feminist focused psychotherapy and community wellness programs to individuals and families impacted by systemic oppression and trauma.
Amanecer has offices in Philadelphia, PA ; Manhattan, NY; and Forest Hills, Queens ( NY).


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Lab Contact: Katherine Wimpenny
Team: Lauren Heywood
We Have A Situation:Coventry! is a DMLL project involving Helen Varley Jamieson, a media artist, playwright, performer, director and producer and the 'International Artist in Residence' 2016, in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities (FAH), at Coventry University from November 17 – 24th.
During the residency period, coordinated by Rachelle Vader Knowles, Helen led a week-long workshop to involve both students from across FAH as well as engage people of Coventry in an online-offline performative media artwork, or cyberformance hosted at Theatre Absolute. The focus of the residency and 'situation' was to explore how dialogue-based projects such as We Have A Situation! can offer valuable spaces and opportunities for the fostering of relationships between the university and city and to propose new models for active citizenship. The DMLL will be evaluating the project, led by Katherine Wimpenny.
Project details
Specifically, WHAS:C! addressed questions about the relationship between a city centre university and local community issues, through a live, online-offline performance developed through active participant involvement in a community theatre space.
WHAS:C! created a space where students from across disciplines, at different stages of study, came together with academic staff, artists, and local residents to collaborate on research and artistic creation, with a focus on collaborative learning communities (Jamieson, Fisher, Gilding et al. 2000). The reciprocal skills, values and understandings of the participants were explored in networked contexts, to learn about knowing 'the world around us'; to reconfigure learning spaces in order to better facilitate formal and informal, experiential, interactive and social learning (Oblinger 2006; Dugdale 2009).
The distinction between 'players' and 'audience' (online and offline) within UpStage offered a novel and different sense of space for the sharing of different perceptions of the university and the community. The 'players' shared the operation of digital media, live audio-visual streams, and performance in the proximal (offline) space, while the 'audience' contributed in UpStage through an anonymous text chat and in the proximal space via chalkboards.
The project led to a final 'performance' in the ShopFront Theatre, revealing a rich collage of digital and performed material that articulated stories, legends, facts and experiences relating to the city/university relationship as sites of conflict and accommodation; including concepts of community, of coexistence and managing difference.
The project gave students the opportunity to explore their creativity outside of university assessment, and to become inspired by artists from other creative fields through a collaborative effort.
Please check out a recent article about 'We have a Situation: Coventry!' on coventrytoday.co.uk.
See the following link to find out more about WHAS,C! as well as other 'situations' Helen Varley Jamieson has facilitated www.wehaveasituation.net
In Dialogue Conference, Nottingham New Arts Exchange, 1 – 2nd Dec, 2016
The project team were invited guest speakers forming a panel who discussed the work, entitled: Cyberformance, dialogue and participatory learning platforms.
The project is currently being written up for publication April 2017 – watch this space!
- Rachelle Viader Knowles, Associate Head of School (International), School of Art and Design
- Helen Varley Jamieson, Media artist, playwright, performer, director and producer (New Zealand/Germany), Faculty of Arts & Humanities 'International Artist in Residence' 2016
- Dom Breadmore, Media artist and Creative Director at Ludic Rooms, Coventry. Lecturer in Media Production, School of Media and Performance
- Katherine Wimpenny, Reader in Arts Related Research and Pedagogy, and Co-Lead, DMLL


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Beacon Pointe Memory Care Community
1 Emma Lane, Clifton Park
371.2200; www.beaconpointememorycare.com
Beacon Pointe is a truly different assisted-living community for the memory impaired. At Beacon Pointe, your loved one's life is celebrated spiritually, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
The Peregrine Way at Beacon Pointe sets it apart from other memory care communities. Based on creating an environment that supports families, residents, and caregivers, the Peregrine Memory Care Program helps families and friends to have the most positive experience possible and keep relationships strong. Our caring and compassionate staff welcomes family and friends to participate in every aspect of their loved one's life, because memory loss profoundly impacts not only the individual, but also the family.
The Peregrine Memory Care Program offers activities, therapies and an environment that embrace long-term memories for residents. These include legacy stories; spiritual programs; radio days; around the world; trains; live-in pets including a dog, cat, rabbits, and birds; and even a butterfly sanctuary.
In addition, this program provides constant staff training and education to ensure that your loved one receives the best care possible. To see for yourself how the Peregrine Way makes Beacon Pointe unique, call 371.2200 to schedule a tour or just stop in!
The Spinney at Pond View
2500 Pond View, Castleton-on-Hudson
479.0800; www.TheSpinneyatPondView.com
The Spinney at Van Dyke
29 Aertsan Place (off of Van Dyke Road), Delmar
689.0162; www.TheSpinneyatVanDyke.com
The Home to a New Generation
The active "55 and better" generation has many living options these days from continuing to live in a two-story home, to renting an apartment in a multi-level high-rise building. With so many choices, it can be difficult to distinguish the qualities of a future home that you long for the most. While a lot of communities have similar amenities, such as 24 hour emergency maintenance, inclusive cable/internet services, in-unit washer and dryers, how many also offer direct-access attached garages? Personalized access via your private front porch? Private rear patios? One-story living with no one living above or below you? If these are the extra amenities you have been looking for and have not found, look no further than The Spinney at Pond View and The Spinney at Van Dyke. The Spinney properties are age-qualified, active adult communities located in Castleton-on-Hudson and Delmar, respectively, built on the model of being the Home to a New Generation.
Given both communities' popularity, both are growing! The next phase of each community will include brand-new cottages, as well as expansive welcome centers for residents, including a pool, fitness center, and activity space. If The Spinney's cottages sound like the right fit for you, come tour our Model Cottages 7 days a week from 12-4pm. For more information, see contact information above or visit us to see why the Spinney is the Home to a New Generation!
Steven Yarinsky, MD, Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC
7 Wells Street, Third Floor, Saratoga Springs
583.4019; www.yarinsky.com
Who should administer my injectables?
Choosing your injectable provider can seem overwhelming. Everyone from dentists to podiatrists and gynecologists are administering injectables like Botox® Cosmetic. When you are deciding who is best qualified, keep in mind that only a plastic surgeon spends years of additional training focused on surgically reconstructing and rejuvenating the appearance of the face. Performing procedures such as a facelift or eye lift requires technical skill, artistry, and knowledge of facial anatomy. So a plastic surgeon's experience with facial beauty and aesthetics can dramatically enhance the results of your injectable treatment.
Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC offers a wide range of surgical procedures designed to minimize the signs of aging. While cosmetic surgery can provide beautiful results, injectables can often be an effective beauty alternative for those with mild to moderate aging concerns. Injectables can be a highly beneficial beauty treatment option when used as a preventative measure, treating the first sign of wrinkles, fine lines, or loose skin. Starting injectables at a younger age prevents the development of permanent resting frown lines.
An ExpertInjector™, like Dr. Yarinsky, is specially endorsed by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and New Beauty Magazine as a quality provider for injectables. Visit www.expertinjector.org to confirm that Dr. Yarinsky is the only expert injector listed in the Capital District region and Upstate New York. Before your next treatment, research your provider's knowledge and familiarity with facial anatomy and injectable safety before you make a decision.For more information about injectables and to schedule a consultation, please call us today.
New York State Department of Health
New baby boomer Hepatitis C testing law
Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is spread by blood to blood contact. If left untreated, it can cause serious liver damage and/or liver cancer. An estimated 2.7 million Americans and 200,000 New Yorkers are living with hepatitis C. Most people do not know that they have it. The good news is, new more effective treatments are now available that can cure most people living with hepatitis C. The first step toward that cure is knowing that you have it.
On January 1, 2014, the New York State Hepatitis C Testing Law went into effect. The law requires the offering of a hepatitis C screening test to every individual born between 1945 and 1965 receiving inpatient hospital care or primary care.
Why baby boomers? Three out of four persons with hepatitis C are baby boomers. The reason that baby boomers have high rates of hepatitis C is not completely understood. Many baby boomers could have gotten infected from contaminated blood and blood products before widespread screening of the blood supply began in 1992 and universal precautions were adopted. Others may have become infected from injecting drugs, even if only once in the past. Still, many baby boomers do not know or remember how or when they were infected. Since people with hepatitis C can live for decades without symptoms, many baby boomers are unknowingly living with the infection.
For more information on hepatitis C and the NYS Hepatitis C Testing Law, go to www.health.ny.gov/hepatitis.
The Wesley Community
156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs
When a nursing home is not the answer
Sometimes living independently is no longer a good idea for older adults who face challenges with daily activities like keeping house or managing medications. Long-term skilled care is expensive and may not be necessary or desirable. The Wesley Community has a New York State Health Department-licensed residential enriched living program that fills this in-between need.
The enriched living program at Woodlawn Commons provides subtle, 24-hour a day staff support that encourages independence and provides peace of mind to the residents and their loved ones. Participants reside in individual apartments equipped with an emergency call system. Apartments have a sitting room, kitchenette, bedroom and easily accessible bathroom, which feel more like home than single rooms offered by other providers. Three meals a day are served restaurant-style in our dining room.
Resident services are overseen by a registered nurse, who ensures each person has a service plan tailored to his or her needs. Housekeeping and laundry services, scheduled transportation, medication management and assistance with other daily living activities are included. Residents can socialize and participate in a life-enriching events and activities.
The Wesley Community also offers the full spectrum of long-term care services, outpatient therapies for all ages, short-term rehabilitation and adult day services, as well as independent housing for seniors in all income brackets.
Call today and see why The Wesley Community deserves its reputation as a community that cares.


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Less than 1 in 10 third party or independent candidates for governor in Illinois history have won five percent of the vote
Three-term Illinois Republican State Senator Sam McCann announced this week that he will launch a third-party gubernatorial bid under the Conservative Party banner this cycle, frustrating what was already a problematic reelection campaign for Governor Bruce Rauner.
The 2018 cycle shows no sign yet that there will be a change in direction of the national partisan winds that are expected to be at the backs of Democrats – providing an extra boost to challenger J.B. Pritzker in the blue state.
Moreover, in a cycle in which Republicans appear to be on the wrong side of the enthusiasm gap, McCann's candidacy is likely to only further erode GOP support for Rauner on Election Day – given the dissatisfaction the political right has voiced about Rauner's administration over the last three-plus years.
So what is Senator McCann's ceiling in the 2018 race?
To be sure, many third party and independent gubernatorial candidates have recorded impressive showings across the country during the 21st Century with 17 reaching double-digit support including two who claimed victory: independents Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island in 2010 (36.1 percent) and Bill Walker of Alaska in 2014 (48.1 percent).
Among the remaining 15 candidates who received at least 10 percent of the vote is one from the Prairie State:
- 2002: Minnesota Independence Party nominee Tim Penny (16.2 percent)
- 2002: New York Independence Party nominee Tom Golisano (14.3 percent)
- 2002: Oklahoma independent Gary Richardson (14.1 percent)
- 2002: Wisconsin Libertarian Ed Thompson (10.5 percent)
- 2006: Illinois Green Rich Whitney (10.4 percent)
- 2006: Maine independent Barbara Merrill (21.6 percent)
- 2006: Texas independents Carole Strayhorn (18.1 percent) and Kinky Friedman (12.4 percent)
- 2007: Louisiana independent John Georges (14.4 percent, in the jungle primary)
- 2008: Vermont independent Anthony Pollina (21.9 percent)
- 2010: Colorado Constitution Party nominee Tom Tancredo (36.4 percent)
- 2010: Maine independent Eliot Cutler (36.4 percent)
- 2010: Minnesota Independence Party nominee Tom Horner (11.9 percent)
- 2014: Hawaii independent Mufi Hannemann (11.7 percent)
- 2014: Rhode Island Moderate Robert Healey (21.4 percent)
Despite Whitney's impressive run for the Green Party 12 years ago, third party and independent candidates in Illinois have not had much success getting out of single digits over the decades.
In fact, only four of the 106 such candidates since statehood have done so – and only six others have reached the five percent mark.
Prior to Whitney, the only other third party candidate to reach 10 percent during the last 100 years was a third-party candidate in name only.
Former Democratic state treasurer, U.S. Senator, and 1982 gubernatorial nominee Adlai Stevenson III coasted to an easy primary victory as a Democrat in 1986, but famously dropped that bid in favor of a third party candidacy when it became known that the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor (Mark Fairchild) was a supporter of Lyndon LaRouche. [LaRouche-backed Janice Hart also was a surprise winner in the primary for secretary of state that cycle].
Because Stevenson did not wish to run with Fairchild on the gubernatorial ticket – as required by state law – he ran instead under the Illinois Solidarity banner and received 40.0 percent of the vote, leaving Democrats without a nominee for the office. Republican Governor Jim Thompson won his fourth term that cycle.
The only other third party or independent candidate to eclipse the 10 percent mark during the 20th Century was Progressive Frank Funk in 1912.
Riding the coattails of Teddy Roosevelt that cycle, Funk – a former Republican state senator – won 26.1 percent of the vote (1.3 points behind GOP Governor Charles Deneen and 12.0 points behind Democrat and former Chicago Mayor Edward Dunne). Funk ran 7.6 points behind Roosevelt in the state.
Just one of the 25 non-major party candidates for governor of Illinois during the 19th Century reached 10 percent – Liberal Republican Gustavas Koerner in 1872.
Koerner, a Democratic lieutenant governor of Illinois in the 1850s and U.S. Minister to Spain under Abraham Lincoln, received 45.1 percent of the vote in a race won by former Republican Governor Richard Oglesby.
Four of the six remaining third party gubernatorial bids that netted at least five percent of the vote occurred during the mid-19th Century, and all six candidates, like Funk and Whitney, were tied to national political parties:
- 1846: Liberty Party candidate Richard Eels (5.1 percent)
- 1848: Free Soiler Charles Dyer (6.0 percent)
- 1852: Free Soiler D.A. Knowlton (5.9 percent)
- 1856: American Party nominee and former Whig Chicago Mayor Buckner Morris (8.0 percent)
- 1904: Socialist John Collins (5.5 percent)
- 1912: Socialist John Kennedy (6.8 percent)
There has been at least one third party or independent candidate in all but eight of the 51 gubernatorial elections in Illinois history with only one such election taking place over the last 140 years: 1822, 1830, 1834, 1838, 1864, 1868, 1876, and 1964.
Overall, only about a third of non-major party candidates for governor in Illinois have received one percent of the vote: 37 of 106 (34.9 percent). These candidates have averaged 2.3 percent.
Of course, most third party and independent candidates for governor of Illinois over the years were not as politically established or achieved as much electoral success as Senator McCann, which suggests he should perform much better than average, especially given his strong ties to the Republican Party.
In addition to McCann, other non-major party Illinois gubernatorial hopefuls in 2018 include Libertarian nominee Kash Jackson and independent William Kelly.
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text: Those responsible for formation of a dump on Mira Street, Sovetskiy district of Kazan are brought to administrative responsibility. Large-scale cluttering, was discovered by inspectors of the Central Territorial Administration of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Tatarstan together with specialists from the Office of the Federal Registration Service for the Republic of Tatarstan in March. Total damage caused to the environment was estimated by ecologists at more than 2 million rubles. The guilty has a month to eliminate the violation


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You play a robot called Spark Man and the screen advances from left to right. Kill all the enemies with your standard weapon or weapons with limited shots available within the stages. You can also shoot the bad guys face-to-face with your leg. During each boss stage you have to kill a certain number of enemies to continue on to the next level. The game ends after Level 9
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Lecture / Discussion | Charles Birnbaum: Beyond the Silos: Historic Preservation, Design and Cultural Landscape
Part of the Graycliff Lecture Series
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 7–9 pm
Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Auditorium
Charles Birnbaum speaks at the Burchfield Penney as part of the Graycliff Lecture Series.
Charles A. Birnbaum FASLA, FAAR, is the Founder and President of The Cultural Landscape Foundation in Washington, DC. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects and the American Academy in Rome. Prior to joining TCLF, Charles spent fifteen years as the coordinator of the National Park Service Historic Landscape Initiative and a decade in private practice in New York City with a focus on landscape preservation and urban design.
He has written and edited numerous publications including Shaping the American Landscape (UVA Press, 2009), Design with Culture: Claiming America's Landscape Heritage (UVA Press 2005), Preserving Modern Landscape Architecture (1999) and its follow-up publication, Making Post-War Landscapes Visible (2004, both for Spacemaker Press). In 2008, Charles was the visiting Glimcher Distinguished Professor at Ohio State's Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture and was also awarded the Alfred B. LaGasse Medal from the ASLA. This past year Charles was awarded the ASLA President's Medal by the Society's President. He is a frequent contributor to The Huffington Post.
Admission is free for Burchfield Penney and Graycliff members and $5 for the general public.


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It's enough to warm the cockles. Welcome To Thornbury's famous Mulled Wine & Hot Cheese Party is taking over the food truck park this weekend (27 & 28 May).
If you missed this one last year, here's what to expect. Six different typed of mulled wine behind the bar, including Chilli Chocolate, Cherry and Apple Pie (!!). Food-wise, we're talking grilled halloumi, triple-cheese croquettes and pasta straight out of a parmesan wheel.
Of course, your favourite food trucks are also getting in on the act. Rock up on Saturday and you'll get gooey cheesesteaks from Sparrows, a raclette burger from Mr Burger and fried saganaki from Greek Street Food. On Sunday? A four-cheese pizza from Happy Camper and Pimento cheese toastie from Belles Hot Chicken. We die.
The mulled wine and cheese festivities kick off from 12pm each day. Bring a scarf, bring an appetite, bring a friend. Sh*t's gonna get toastie.
The Details
Where: Welcome To Thornbury, 520 High St, Northcote
When: 12pm – 10pm, 27 & 28 May
For more info, click here.
Good news, guys. Coburg Drive-In is throwing a huge Star Wars food truck festival this week.
Image credit: Urban List


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A summer's day in the Riverland
Sunday, Dec 10, 2017
Mikayla, Courtney, Laura, Cath & David enjoyed the opportunity of an overnight stay at the Barmera Country Club and joined one of our groups for a fabulous evening of signing & dancing with the awesome entertainer Mick Kelly. The Barmera Country Club is the perfect venue for all sized groups, with great hosts Devon and Angelique serving up generous meals and conga lines for all to enjoy !! No trouble filling up the day with activities that the beautiful Riverland offers, wine tastings & lunch at Caudo Vineyard on the banks of the Murray at Caudo Vineyard, spectauclar afternoon views of the wetlands at Banrock Station, finishing of with a cool beer and cool breeze at the historic Overland Corner Hotel - happy days !!


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In Lebanon, Chadi, a 13 year old boy, first in his class, discovers that he can monetize his talent… If not yet for money, it will be to win the interest of the pretty Raya to whom he dares not speak.
Director Biography
Wissam Charaf (b. 1973, Beirut) is a director and journalist. Based in Paris since 1998, he collaborates as a freelance editor and cameraman with the ARTE channel. It has since covered various conflict zones such as Lebanon, the Middle East, Afghanistan, Haiti, Darfur or North Korea. He has collaborated on ARTE Reports, Tracks, Metropolis, Special Envoys.


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McClain's Mailbag: Who is Jack Easterby? And what should the Astros have done?
Before we get to the Astros, Texans and Roughnecks, please join me in wishing Erma Kelso a happy 92nd birthday. She's a regular reader of the Houston Chronicle and contributor to our weekly Mailbag, and she's still going strong. Happy Birthday, Erma.
Things have been quiet on the Texans' front as we get closer to the scouting combine. The Astros have dominated the news with the start of spring training and their unbelievably bad news conference Thursday morning.
Please check out our second mock draft that's posted at Texas Sports Nation. Aaron Wilson and I have the Texans taking a cornerback in the second round for the second week in a row. Every week, we'll continue to post our latest mock drafts.
As always, thanks for your contributions to this Mailbag. We'll keeping doing them every Friday, so please send your comments and questions to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Q: What do you think about the way the Astros handled their apology? — Tony S.
A: I think if Jim Crane hired a crisis public relations firm to prepare them for every possible question, he should get his money back. Crane couldn't have come off worse, and he's getting roasted locally and nationally. I thought it was a terrible idea having Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman read statements. They should have been in the locker room with their teammates while Crane and Dusty Baker took questions. I thought the players, especially Carlos Correa and George Springer, sounded sincere in the locker room and their remorse seemed to be genuine. Here's what Crane should have said: "We cheated in 2017, and our World Series is tarnished. My reputation as an owner is tarnished. What we did impacted games. I want to apologize to our fans, Major League Baseball and to the teams we beat, especially the Red Sox, Yankees and Dodgers in the playoffs. We're embarrassed and ashamed. We're going to do everything we possibly can to try to win back some of the respect we've lost by our actions."
Q: Hey, General, when we to go to Tampa Bay in March for a game, should we be worried about wearing our Astros gear? — Duane M.
A: The Astros are going to get abused in every city, so I'd be careful, Duane. You know how fans are when they're drunk. I think their fans who travel and wear their gear are going to be insulted, especially in their division. I'm going to Arlington to see them play in the Rangers' new ballpark. The Astros always seem to have at least a couple of thousand fans there. It could get ugly. I can't wait for the season. It's going to be unprecedented in baseball history.
Q: Are the Astros sorry or just sorry they got caught? — Stephen L.
A: Of course, they're sorry they got caught, Stephen. But I also think they're sorry for cheating. Look what it's done to their reputations. The World Series is tainted. Their credibility is shot. The best way to start the healing process is to win as the Patriots showed.
Q: I watched the interview with Hinch. I've heard from two reliable sources (friends with names you'd recognize) that Hinch broke the monitors because they screwed up on calling the pitches several times and not because he didn't like that they were doing it. I've known this for several weeks. I listened to his wording carefully. He kept saying, "I didn't like it," when alluding to breaking the monitors, which is a true statement but misleading because he got mad because they were reading the pitches wrong and screwed up our hitters several times. Knowing what I know, the interview left me feeling dirty. If he didn't like it, it would have stopped. I suspect if I know the truth, there's lots more who do, too, and this story will surface at some point. — Stephen M.
A: First I've heard of that, Stephen. So many more stories are going to be written and broadcast about the Astros scandal as more players and managers from other teams are going to weigh in on it. Also, when players can speak anonymously and want to make someone look bad, they'll speak a lot more freely. This isn't the end of the Astros controversy. It's probably somewhere in the middle.
Q: Should the Texans upgrade tight end and running back? Also, should they draft a guard? And I really enjoy your weekly chats. — Phillip L.
A: Thanks very much for listening, Phillip. I really appreciate it. Next week, my chat and the weekly podcasts I do with Aaron Wilson will be Thursday. After next week, they'll return to Tuesdays. The Texans would like to re-sign tight end Darren Fells and running back Carlos Hyde, but so far, they've been unable to do it. As for guard, maybe they'll sign one in free agency or the draft, or perhaps Zach Fulton will return for his third season as the starter on the right side.
Q: In your last Mailbag intro, you used "and Easterby" as to insinuate he and Bill O'Brien are partners in crime. Regular readers really know nothing about this man. From pastor to puppet-master? Charlatan or organizational genius? Tell us what you know about him and what you think about him. — Jim A.
A: I've met Jack Easterby once, Jim. That was shortly after he was hired and lasted about 30 seconds. He doesn't talk to the media, at least that I know of. After working at the University of South Carolina, Easterby was the Chiefs' chaplain. He worked for coach Romeo Crennel. Then he spent six years with the Patriots in team development and was their character coach. When his contract was up with New England, he was hired by the Texans as executive VP of team development. Although Easterby didn't have the title of assistant GM, that's what he became under Bill O'Brien, who didn't have the GM title but performed the duties. Owner Cal McNair finally made it official when he named O'Brien GM and promoted Easterby to executive vice president of football operations. McNair gave O'Brien/Easterby total control of the football side of the operation. O'Brien and Easterby are so close I may start calling them Bill Easterby and Jack O'Brien. Easterby hasn't been here a year, but he's received a lot of power within the organization and has orchestrated a lot of changes with more to come.
Q: You wrote, "Like last year, the Texans will be pegged as the second-best team in their division by many who cover the league. Expect a lot of NFL observers to pick Tennessee to win the AFC South." I do expect those experts and all Texans fans to pick that way. I hope you're right. I keep feeling like the Texans will win about five games, and then I tell myself they have DW4. — Bob S.
A: Last year, most picked the Colts to win the AFC South as you know, Bob. They were wrong. I think next season, most will pick the Titans, and they could be wrong, too. As long as Deshaun Watson is playing, they'll win a lot more than five games.
Q: I assume the Baylor Bears are hoping they'll get put in any NCAA tournament bracket that doesn't include the mighty Cougars of Houston? Phi Slama Jama lives! — Rick T.
A: You mean the No. 1-ranked, Fighin' Baylor Bears, right, Rick? I'm happy for Kelvin Sampson and the Cougars, but you better be careful about looking up at the Bears, or you'll get a crick in your neck. And forget about shouting insults. The Bears are so far ahead of you, they can't hear you. I'm afraid you may lose your voice. Win a few more games, and then send up some flares, and perhaps Baylor will notice you. And good luck the rest of the season. Sic 'Em!
Q: What did you think about the XFL? — Jill B.
A: Jill, I'm happy for commissioner Oliver Luck and the Roughnecks and their coach, June Jones. I hope the XFL continues to do well and attract fans and TV ratings. I think there's definitely room for a spring league that gives a lot of players a chance to play in the NFL or return to the NFL.
Q: Are the Rockets going to get it together and make a sincere run at another title? — CA C.
A: I keep thinking they will, but so far, I don't see them getting to the conference finals. I hope I'm wrong.
Q: How in the heck did Bill O'Brien get a promotion and not fired? — Roderick S.
A: He didn't get a promotion, Roderick. He had been the GM without the title since Brian Gaine was fired in June. Cal McNair just made it official by adding GM to his title. He didn't get a raise or more years added to his contract.
Q: Greetings from Charlotte, N.C. Is Vic Beasley an option for the Texans' defense? — Carlos M.
A: Greetings to you, Carlos. Please tell Matt Rhule I said hello. I'm sure Panthers fans are fired up about his first season. As for Beasley, the Falcons' outside linebacker who's expected to become a free agent, the Texans are looking for pass rushers, but since he had only one big season as a pass rusher, I'll be surprised if Bill O'Brien signs him.


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YEAR IN REVIEW: GCI completes wireless acquisition; Arctic fiber advances
Alaska's two largest telecommunications companies are showing positive growth after shuffling the state's wireless customers.
In 2014, General Communications Inc. agreed to a $300 million deal with to Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc for all the latter company's wireless subscribers and 33 percent of Alaska Wireless Network, a combination of both companies' wireless infrastructure.
ACS has used the proceeds from the deal to pay down its debt, and now focuses on its broadband business.
The deal has yielded results for GCI's balance sheet. GCI raised third quarter consolidated revenue by 7.4 percent from 2014, from $240.7 million to $258.6 million, and $10 million greater than second quarter 2015. GCI reported $19.9 million in net income in the third quarter of 2015 compared to $9.9 million in the third quarter of 2014.
Alaska Communications revenue is down, but net income through nine months is up.
Net income through three quarters of the year for Alaska Communications was $12.6 million compared to just $2.6 million for the same nine months of 2014. That is despite total operating revenues declining to $54.7 million from $78.4 million in the third quarter of 2014.
2. Quintillion lays fiber for northern Alaska
Alaska's Northwestern communities are one step closer to joining the worldwide data sphere.
Alaska fiber optic provider Quintillion Subsea Holdings LLC signed a turnkey contract with French telecom Alcatel-Lucent for an undersea fiber optic cable network stretching across Nome, Kotzebue, Wainwright, Point Hope, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay and will provide for future extensions to Asia and Europe.
The undersea cable forms the coastal border of a broadband arc that will cover most of the populated Arctic by 2018. Quintillion, based in Anchorage, also plans to run a fiber optic cable from Deadhorse to Fairbanks, scooping most of the northern Alaska population into range of its overland and undersea cables.
ASTAC, which provides broadband service and wireless coverage for Deadhorse, Kotzebue, Wainwright, Barrow, and Point Hope, will eventually have to upgrade each town's broadband infrastructure to make full use of Quintillion's fiber network.
3. Alaska Communications acquires North Slope fiber
Efforts to bring data plans to rural areas and remote workspaces got another boost in 2015 with a ConocoPhillips broadband contract.
Quintillion Networks also partnered with Alaska Communication Systems Group Inc., to operate the infield fiber optic cable on ConocoPhillips' North Slope oilfields and begin a multi-year service provision contract for the oil company.
Internet service to ConocoPhillips Slope operations was formerly available, but largely from older, expensive legacy installations of microwave towers and satellite relays.
The fiber runs from Kuparuk River and Colville River units to Pump Station 1 of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System.
ConocoPhillips had installed the cable on its own, but decided the management of the cable's high capacity, which was unfamiliar for the oil company, would better belong in a broadband expert's hands.
Alaska Communications has hired several supervisory positions to oversee the integration of the ConocoPhillips cable into its network, which should be complete by the end of 2015. ACS has also ordered new equipment to add to the cable's existing capacity.
DJ Summers can be reached at [email protected].


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text: BPD Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) By Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and associate professor of psychology at Eastern Connecticut State University. Learn about our editorial process Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD on November 09, 2019 Steven Gans, MD is board-certified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn about our Review Board Steven Gans, MD Updated on March 26, 2020 Print Hybrid Images/Getty Images More in BPD Diagnosis Treatment Living With BPD Related Conditions In This Article Table of Contents Expand Symptoms Causes Treatment When to Get Help View All Back To Top Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious psychological condition that's characterized by unstable moods and emotions, relationships, and behavior. It's one of several personality disorders recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Personality disorders are psychological conditions that begin in adolescence or early adulthood, continue over many years, and, when left untreated, can cause a great deal of distress. Thankfully, the treatment that's targeted to BPD can help significantly. Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms BPD can often interfere with your ability to enjoy life or achieve fulfillment in relationships, work, or school. It's associated with specific and significant problems in interpersonal relationships, self-image, emotions, behaviors, and thinking, including: Behaviors: BPD is associated with a tendency to engage in risky and impulsive behaviors, such as going on shopping sprees, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol or abusing drugs, engaging in promiscuous or risky sex, or binge eating. Also, people with BPD are more prone to engage in self-harming behaviors, such as cutting or burning and attempting suicide.Emotions: Emotional instability is a key feature of BPD. Individuals feel like they're on an emotional roller coaster with quick mood shifts (i.e., feeling OK to feeling extremely down or blue within a few minutes). Mood changes can last from minutes to days and are often intense. Anger, anxiety, and overwhelming emptiness are common as well.Relationships: People with BPD tend to have intense relationships with loved ones characterized by frequent conflicts, arguments, and break-ups. BPD is associated with an intense fear of being abandoned by loved ones and attempts to avoid real or imagined abandonment. This usually leads to difficulty trusting, putting a strain on relationships.Self-image: Individuals with BPD have difficulties related to the stability of their sense of self. They report many ups and downs in how they feel about themselves. One moment they may feel good about themselves, but the next they may feel they are bad or even evil.Stress-related changes in thinking: Under conditions of stress, people with BPD may experience changes in thinking, including paranoid thoughts (for example, thoughts that others may be trying to cause them harm), or dissociation (feeling spaced out, numb, or like they're not really in their body). Causes of Borderline Personality Disorder Like most psychological disorders, the exact cause of BPD is not known. However, there is research to suggest that some combination of nature (biology or genetics) and nurture (environment) is at play. Contributing factors that may increase your risk include: Brain structure: There is also evidence of differences in brain structure and function in individuals with BPD, especially in the parts of the brain that affect impulse control and emotional regulation. However, it's still unclear if these differences are a result of having BPD or if they are part of the cause.Family history: Having a parent or sibling with BPD also means you may be a higher risk of developing it.Negative experiences: Many people diagnosed with BPD have experienced childhood abuse, trauma, or neglect or were separated from their caregivers at an early age. However, not all people with BPD had one of these childhood experiences, and, conversely, many people who have had these experiences do not have BPD. Remember that a risk factor is not the same as a cause; just because you have risk factors doesn't mean you will develop BPD, just as many people who don't have these risk factors develop it anyway. Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder Although at one time experts believed that BPD was unlikely to respond to treatment, research published in 2017 has shown that BPD is very treatable. Getting help from a mental health professional is critical because, with consistent treatment, you can live a better quality of life with fewer symptoms. Since BPD is associated with risky behavior, self-harm, and suicide, treatment can also help curb these behaviors. Find someone who specializes in BPD because you will need treatments that are targeted specifically to BPD. If you aren't getting the right treatment, it may not be as effective. The usual order of treatment options includes: Psychotherapy: This is the standard treatment for BPD. Examples of psychotherapy that are targeted to BPD include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mentalization-based treatment (MBT). This may include your family, friends, or caregivers as well.Medication: Your mental health professional may also recommend medication to help treat certain symptoms such as depression or mood swings.Other treatments: Hospitalization or more intensive treatments may be necessary as well in times of crisis. The symptoms of BPD can affect a variety of areas, including work, school, relationships, legal status, and physical health, which is why treatment is so critical. Despite the obstacles that BPD can cause, many people with BPD lead normal, fulfilling lives when they stick with their treatment plan. When to Get Help If you think that you or a loved one may have BPD, it's imperative that you seek the help of a licensed mental health professional, such as a mental health counselor, social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist. It's important to remember that many of the symptoms of BPD are symptoms that everyone experiences from time to time. Also, some of the symptoms of BPD overlap with other mental and physical conditions. Only a licensed professional can diagnose BPD. Borderline Personality Disorder Discussion Guide Get our printable guide to help you ask the right questions at your next doctor's appointment. Download PDF The good news is that once a diagnosis is made, there is hope. Your therapist or doctor can help to determine a plan of action, which may include psychotherapy, medications, or other treatments. Research has shown that with good, consistent treatment, BPD symptoms can be reduced significantly. Some people who were once diagnosed with BPD no longer meet the criteria for the disorder with treatment and time. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Learn the best ways to manage stress and negativity in your life. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 5th ed. Washington D.C.: 2013. Krause-Utz A, Frost R, Winter D, Elzinga BM. Dissociation and Alterations in Brain Function and Structure: Implications for Borderline Personality Disorder. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2017;19(1):6. doi:10.1007/s11920-017-0757-y Cattane N, Rossi R, Lanfredi M, Cattaneo A. Borderline personality disorder and childhood trauma: exploring the affected biological systems and mechanisms. BMC Psychiatry. 2017;17(1):221. doi:10.1186/s12888-017-1383-2 Choi-Kain LW, Finch EF, Masland SR, Jenkins JA, Unruh BT. What Works in the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder. Curr Behav Neurosci Rep. 2017;4(1):21–30. doi:10.1007/s40473-017-0103-z Stoffers JM, Völlm BA, Rücker G, Timmer A, Huband N, Lieb K. Psychological therapies for people with borderline personality disorder. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;2012(8):CD005652. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD005652.pub2 Ripoll LH. Psychopharmacologic treatment of borderline personality disorder. Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2013;15(2):213–224. Additional Reading National Institutes of Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Borderline personality disorder: What is borderline personality disorder? National Institutes of Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Borderline personality disorder. Updated December 2017.


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Hope everyone had a great weekend… and for many, are enjoying a long weekend. 🙂
Today's card is from the sneak peek #2 using the new set: Friends of the Moon (the companion set to Owl & Autumn Moon). This set has a number of images that can be found in the sky keeping the moon company.
Also, January brings us a new Project of the Month! This month KS Crew Member, Lynn, has a project that will have your heart all a flutter!
Lynn shows us all how to make HEARTSTRINGS! Her fun, the heartfelt project is not only perfect for Valentine's Day but is versatile for other celebrations too!
You will find Lynn's complete tutorial HERE.
Thanks so much Lynn for sharing this heartwarming project of yours! I can hardly wait to make some myself!
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Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar
High-rises not following safety advice
NEW DELHI: Fire disasters like the one in Bangalore this week are waiting to happen in many high-rise buildings here across the Capital.
In many of them the stairwells, staircases and exit doors remain locked and the estate officers or building in-charges have not responded to appeals and directions to rectify these mistakes.
So thousands of offices located in these buildings and lakhs of people working in them are in real danger.
A note circulated by the District Disaster Management Authority of New Delhi in January this year to 176 buildings in the area had noted that since this past December there have already been four major fires at Connaught Place in the heart of the Capital but fortunately there were no casualties.
A fire had broken out on the third floor of Thapar House on December 3 and another on the fourth floor of DCM Building on Barakhamba Road three days later.
Then on December 10 a major fire broke out in Assam Emporium on Baba Kharak Singh Marg.
On January 20, a fire damaged property on the second floor of G-7 building of TDI.
But despite the frequency of fires being so high, the building owners and managers in this area have not bothered to even respond to a feedback form given to them during a sensitisation programme this past September in which basic details about smoke detectors, batteries, extinguisher examination or conduct of smoke escape drill were asked.
"Locked stairwells"
"Often people die in locked stairwells, staircases, exit doors of high-rise buildings or office complexes. Though the flames do not reach the victims who perish in such disasters, the smoke from the fire does. The fire-fighters often respond quickly but do not get to them in time to save them because of traffic hazards," said the note sent out by the Authority.
A senior officer said while in government buildings the passages and corridors are usually not encroached upon and at the most have some almirahs kept in them, in many of the private buildings these common spaces and also basements have been converted into offices.
The Authority had also suggested that "if employees were to have some kind of fire mask or hood they would be able to move through the smoke to safety or to another room or floor and will then be able to successfully exit the building".
Inhalation of gases
This was considered important as 75 per cent of all fatalities from fires are caused by inhalation of smoke and gases, especially carbon monoxide.
While these buildings house the offices of almost all big realtors and other private sector companies, the level of response has left the authorities bewildered and angry: "There is a view in the Government that some of the buildings owners or managers should be booked for not complying with the orders of a statutory authority and the matter be taken to court with all the sincerity so that these managers and owners are made more accountable."
In the meantime, the Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy has demanded that a special law be brought to punish the owners and managers of buildings for such man-made disasters.


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MARGATE, NJ (CBS) — This past weekend some Jersey shore towns suffered flooding from heavy rain, and in one Atlantic County town, the recent storms created an even bigger mess.
Margate has been losing its fight with the state over the construction of sand dunes, but now the town has another reason to complain: the rain has made the newly built dunes look like moats.
"It's unsafe, it's unsanitary, it's ugly," said Mayor Michael Becker.
He says it's a health issue with birds swimming and leaving waste in the stagnant water, making perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes.
"The water is still there," Becker said.
Becker says people can't get to the beach, without walking through the ponding water, which in parts is a foot and a half deep.
"It's creating a hazard," he said.
Becker explains that the ongoing project which began early this month has deterred visitors, and is now impacting local business owners.
"They're complaining about the timing, they are complaining about the lack and loss of business," he said.
Margate's mayor says they will also be testing the water's bacteria levels this week.
"It wouldn't surprise me if the bacteria tests come back bad that we would have to take some sort of legal action," he added.
The dunes are meant to protect beach communities during devastating storms such as Hurricane Sandy, but those who live in Margate say they would prefer higher bulkheads or rock walls instead.
They say the dunes are also blocking stormwater from draining properly, creating basins in which children have been playing after weekend rain.
"There could be animal fecal matter, there could be oil, there could be pesticides, herbicides, garbage. And not to mention when there's standing water like that, bacteria grows," Patti Deroo said. "This was obviously going to happen because of the way Margate streets drain but nobody wanted to hear it. It's big government using a one-size-fits-all approach."
Becker adds that though courts have ruled against them in the past, city officials are considering hiring outside counsel to file an injunction to stop the project in Margate.
"It's ugly. It's inefficient. And it's gotta stop," Becker said.
But the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is partly heading the $76 million project, is continuing its work, filling in the basins with sand and shoring up temporary walkways to help residents get to the beach.
A spokesman told Eyewitness News the Army Corps is aware of the drainage issue and said in part, "We are coordinating with the state and plan on putting in pumps in the basins and pump the water over the dunes."
But some neighbors worry that beyond potential health risks, the dune project will severely change the beach landscape, disrupt sea life, and cause tax hikes in order to maintain.
"There isn't one good thing about it," Deroo said. "This is going to be a money pit. It isn't going to work…Margate taxes have been relatively low. When they have to start maintain this mess, cleaning both sides, our taxes are going to shoot through the roof. There's no other option."
Ventnor and Longport are next on the schedule for the beach replenishment project.
Longport Mayor Nicholas Russo says he has faith in the governmental engineers and believes inconveniences from this project will be outweighed by the benefits.
There are two public meetings scheduled this week in Margate regarding this beach replenishment project. The first is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday morning at City Hall in Margate. The next is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon by the Wawa on Washington Avenue, but officials say so many people are expected to attend that the location may be changed to accommodate the crowd.
KYW Newsradio's Kristen Johanson and CBS3's Anita Oh contributed to this report.


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Beverly Grange # 306 met on Monday, May 15th at the Hastings House, Beverly Farms.
The meeting was preceded by a delicious ham supper. A memorial service was held in loving memory of Brother Lloyd Caswell and all deceased members of the Grange.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, June 19th, and will include the annual Election of Officers.


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Initial talks on Customs Union-Vietnam free trade zone successful
MINSK, 29 March (BelTA) – The first stage of negotiations on the agreement on a free trade zone between the Customs Union and Vietnam has been very successful. The statement was made by Mr Viktor Khristenko, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, in Hanoi, the press service of the Eurasian Economic Commission told BelTA.
As part of the visit to Vietnam Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Viktor Khristenko and EEC Minister for Trade Mr Andrei Slepnev met with Vietnam Prime Minister Mr Nguyen Tan Dung and Industry and Trade Minister Mr Vu Huy Hoang on 28 March. The meetings were timed to the start of the talks on the agreement on a free trade zone between the Customs Union and Vietnam.
According to Viktor Khristenko, the first stage of the talks was very successful. "There is an understanding about the structure of the document. It will include not only trade in merchandise and services but will cover investments and other aspects of economic cooperation that shape the infrastructure of strategic relations," the press service quoted the EEC Board Chairman as saying. In his words, the agreement relies on the best international practices, including WTO rules, and takes into account the extensive experience of cooperation accumulated by Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia in their mutual relations with Vietnam.
"The liberalization of trade and economic relations will create new opportunities for the sustainable development of our economies. It is estimated that we will be able to raise the trade of the Customs Union with Vietnam up to $7 billion by 2015 and up to $12 billion by 2020," said the official. He believes that the agreement should create incentives for the development of the priority projects that already make up the foundation for stable cooperation between the Customs Union and Vietnam such as mechanical engineering, power engineering, and other industries.
Viktor Khristenko stated that the agreement should clearly define mechanisms to ascertain the country of origin of commodities. "For the agreement to advance our economies, including from the point of view of creating new projects with a high added value instead of being an instrument to propagate 'wrapper' assembly practices," he stressed.
The agreement on the free trade zone with Vietnam is the first document of the kind that the Eurasian Economic Commission is working on. "The commission is interested in making this first agreement perfect. I am convinced that the work will not be simple but fruitful because absolutely not accidental parties are in negotiations," remarked Viktor Khristenko.
After the meetings the heads of the negotiating delegations EEC Minister for Trade Viktor Khristenko and Vietnam Industry and Trade Minister Mr Vu Huy Hoang signed a joint statement on the start of the talks on the free trade zone agreement.
The day before a delegation of representatives of the Customs Union member states' governments and representatives of the Eurasian Economic Commission led by Andrei Slepnev started the first phase of the negotiations on the free trade zone agreement. Apart from the initial talks the sides plan to carry out three more rounds of negotiations in 2013, the next one is supposed to take place in Moscow. If necessary, working groups will gather to additionally discuss individual matters.


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Citations for the March 27, 2015 TRMS
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Tom Tancredo's new raison d'être
Tancredo dumps 'Stop Chris Christie' PAC since he's 'stopped already'
Macomb County Republican Party fundraiser for Chris Christie (pdf)
Bush Forgoes Federal Funds And Has No Spending Limit
Jeb Bush addresses family legacy: 'I'm my own man'
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Jeb Bush: 'I'm My Own Man' - Talks Foreign Policy Views
Jeb Bush: 'I'm my own man' on foreign policy
Jeb Bush on father, brother: 'I'm my own man'
In fundraising e-mail, Barbara Bush says Jeb Bush 'is our best chance of taking back the White House in 2016′
George W. helping Jeb Bush's PAC raise big money in Dallas
Bush 41 asks donors to pony up for Jeb
Secret $1.5 million donation from Wisconsin billionaire uncovered in Scott Walker dark-money probe
Scott Walker suggests being an Eagle Scout has prepared him to be commander in chief
Governor Mike Pence - @GovPenceIN - I signed SEA 101 today to ensure religious liberty is fully protected under IN law
Mike Pence lays out vision for a presidential campaign. But will he be a candidate?
Mike Pence still considering presidential race
NCAA: Statement on Indiana religious freedom bill
Yelp: An Open Letter to States Considering Imposing Discrimination Laws
Reasons to Celebrate The ExactTarget Acquisition
Marc Benioff - @Benioff - Today we are canceling all programs that require our customers/employees to travel to Indiana to face discrimination.
Tim Cook - @tim_cook - Apple is open for everyone. We are deeply disappointed in Indiana's new law and calling on Arkansas Gov. to veto the similar #HB1228.
Anti-LGBT 'Religious Freedom' bill passes Senate
Co-Pilot in Germanwings Crash Hid Mental Illness From Employer, Authorities Say
Germanwings co-pilot's home town stunned as health details emerge
July 1, 2007 - Trying to Revive Bond With a Bolder Putin
Reid Faces Battles in Washington and at Home
Political rift could hurt state's Yucca fight
May 7, 2005 - Reid Calls Bush a 'Loser'
Minority Retort - How a pro-gun, anti-abortion Nevadan leads the Senate's Democrats.
Transgender bathroom bill lacks votes to move
Thanking God at school? Bill seeks protections
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This is a long term community engagement project that we started in 2013 and will to continue to support until 2017. We have been employed by Catalyst to work with the local community to ensure as many people as possible get involved with and get behind the major regeneration proposals for their neighbourhood. As well as facilitating residents' meetings and other opportunities to empower local people to make their voices heard we also provide independent advice to individual residents and are working with Catalyst to develop a Master Plan.
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We then carried out extensive outreach to publicise our service and our role within the project. This involved a face to face survey with the local residents' groups, the anti-regeneration lobby, resident champions and activists, local councillors, community organisations and services (churches, local school, youth club, safer neighbourhoods policing team, local cafes and pubs) and the housing staff working on the estate.
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Agree topics and agendas for monthly public meetings
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Empowering local people with knowledge and giving them the ability to influence the overall project has led to a real sense of ownership of the Master Plan. Local people appreciate that this plan has taken their needs into account and addressed their initial concerns. The Residents' Steering Group even hosted an estate-wide event where the final Master Plan was presented. Establishing several constituted residents' groups to represent the estate, has enabled lots more people to get involved and we are delighted to have seen increased engagement from the Moroccan community.


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Published Dec 06, 2010The Dears' upcoming album, Degeneration Street, still isn't due out until February 15, but thankfully, the Montreal outfit keep dolling out the freebies. This time, the band have released a new video for "Blood," which you can now check out.
The video is below and was filmed during the Dears' recent shows in Mexico, where they played Degeneration Street in full.
The album is due out via Dangerbird Records in the U.S. and Pheromone Recordings in Canada.