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The tick-borne infectious agent of HGE is observed mostly in granulocytes. Infection of HL60 cells differentiated into macrophages in vitro is abortive. The components involved in attachment to granulocytes are not known, but sialyl-LewisX (CD15) has been suggested as an important host ligand. The wide distribution of this molecule on non-granulocytic cells would contradict its role as an important adhesin prior to cell entry. We investigated whether addition of mucopolysaccharides and antibodies to LewisX sialomucin would abrogate ehrlichial propagation. HL60 cells were adjusted so that 1% and 5% were infected and incubated for 1 to 6 days with varying concentrations of heparin sulfate and anti-CD15 mab. Ehrlichial propagation was assessed microscopically by counting at least 100 cells in duplicate cultures. Chi-square tests for significance were performed. At 2 to 4 days, both heparin (>= 100 U/ml) and CD15 mab in high concentrations inhibited ehrlichial propagation (p<0.017 and p<0.0004, respectively) in a dose-dependent manner. Cells in heavily infected cultures retained the morphology of promyelocytes while those in cultures with high concentrations of either heparin or CD15 mab developed a morphology suggesting monocytoid differentiation. Both heparin and anti-CD 15 inhibit further ehrlichial growth potentially by abrogation of ehrlichial binding to host cell ligands; however, the mechanism of inhibition may also be related to induction of differentiation into host cells that are less permissive for continuous ehrlichial propagation.
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Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have been largely acquired as proof-of-profile photos (PFPs) that symbolize a model, embody tradition or in the end, mirror as a static standing image. Blue-chip NFTs just like the Bored Ape Yacht Membership or Cool Cats weren't initially backed by any tangible utility apart from speculative worth and hype, together with the promise of an illustrative roadmap, however in 2022, buyers are in search of somewhat bit "extra."
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In fusing AI options to the three rising markets of gaming, decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFTs, the ASM AIFA has the potential to be a profitable long-term wager.
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Comply with the linear path by shopping for genesis packing containers
The ASM AIFA genesis field assortment is actually a starter booster pack towards its ecosystem. A field consists of 4 ASM AI brokers or all-stars in addition to an ASM mind, which is the intelligence that powers every ASM all-star.
At the moment valued at 5.369 Ether (ETH) ($16,768.84), the field is a helpful wager for individuals who maintain long-term convictions within the ASTO economic system and its decentralized autonomous group (DAO) however extra so, the Metaverse as a complete.
Because the ASM AIFA intends to award its early adopters and gamers by means of its play-and-earn mannequin, the genesis field is actually outfitted as a ASTO producing set-up.
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Primarily, at these present costs, shopping for a genesis field prices roughly the identical as it will buying the gadgets individually. Nonetheless, each the ASM brains and all-stars have skilled worth fluctuations which have beforehand made buying the field a less expensive different than shopping for the gadgets individually.
Relying on an investor's motives and technique, they might type different strategies to personal a chunk of the ASM metaverse.
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ASM AIFA genesis brains are distinctive synthetic intelligence-equipped NFTs and the structure of the mind is presently beneath patent pending the place house owners can have full rights to the machine-learning (ML) mannequin of their NFI.
This gives an added layer of utility towards the ASM economic system and a novel characteristic is that the ASM brains don't all the time want a kind (avatar) and might exist and performance with the parameters of its educated reminiscences.
The ASM mind is the most costly piece of the gathering that may even have the ability to mine ASTO tokens. On this method, an investor can probably make again their authentic capital funding by way of the mind's token emission. At the moment, the most affordable ASM mind is value 3.92 Ether ($12,214.96,) a 300% enhance in flooring costs within the final 60 days.
The ASM brains retain their worth largely partially due to their genome matrix whose attributes allow for the mind to be built-in in different worlds outdoors of the ASM ecosystem. That means, the mind can be utilized in different ecosystems.
Based on the ASM roadmap, every ASM genesis mind is slated for an ASTO token drop. Traders who're in search of publicity with AI, might contemplate buying ASTO for a extra financially possible wager.
Simply stack ASTO?
There's no denying that the ASM AIFA mission just isn't the most affordable entry to the ecosystem, however for these buyers who're strongly within the growing options of NFIs, buyers might contemplate investing into the token or the AI all-star brokers.
ASTO is the native forex that may govern exercise within the ASM ecosystem. Because it's wanted to coach the ASM mind and any AI agent, there will likely be an economic system of health club house owners who will present GPU cloud computing for each ML mannequin. In return for his or her time and vitality, health club house owners will likely be rewarded in ASTO.
When the ASTO token launches, the ASM crew will host an public sale to find out the worth of ASTO in a novel methodology they've dubbed "discovery public sale." ASTO may even be dropped to house owners of the ASM all-stars and ASTO could be staked to mine the following technology of brains within the ecosystem. In preparation for AIFA's launch, the ASTO token may very well be fascinating to load up on.
As NFTs are discovering methods to justify their worth outdoors of hypothesis and the methods they are often built-in within the Metaverse expands, tasks are starting to construct from the within out. Time will inform after we start to see extra tasks starting to combine AI options, however ASM AIFA appears to be a high contender as one of many first movers.
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A collection of classic sports cars owned by the late Rush drummer Neil Peart sold for $3.9 million at auction over the weekend.
Seven of Peart's vintage cars hit the auction block: a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, a 1964 Shelby Cobra 289, a 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 S, a 1965 Maserati Mistral Spider, a 1964 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Coupe, a 1973 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Coupe, and a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe.
The biggest prize was the 1970 Lamborghini, considered one of the world's first "supercars." It went for $1.325 million after being projected to top the million-dollar mark. Only Peart's 1964 Aston Martin — his first classic car — failed to sell after not meeting its reserve price.
Peart had dubbed the collection his "silver surfers," as he often drove them along the California coast.
"The title 'Silver Surfers' for my collection of cars occurred to me while driving the DB5 up and down the Pacific Ocean," Peart wrote (via Gooding & Company). "Because it felt right to me, I guess – the idea that I was just one of the wave riders. I had moved from Toronto to Los Angeles in 2000 (cherchez la femme), and in search of natural peace I often drove out that way and up into the Santa Monica Mountains."
Peart also noted how photogenic the cars were against the blue of the ocean.
"Out past Malibu to Ventura County, I'd weave along barren ridges of rock and vegetation, the ocean always on one big side," he continued. "Some days would be misted by the marine layer, while other days the sun blared through a clear sky. The waves were slow and gentle, or churned out a powerful, rolling rhythm…
"It was during one of these drives when out of nowhere, it just occurred to me that the color of the ocean had influenced the silver palette of the collection. What other color looks as good in a blue photo? Not black, not white – silver. And a fortunate risk for the framers' art, too: silver frames."
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Peart passed away on January 7, 2020 after a private battle with brain cancer. He's widely recognized as one of the greatest rock drummers of all-time, penning much of Rush's material. Alt-rockers Primus are currently paying tribute to Peart and company with a Rush tribute tour, playing the album A Farewell to Kings in its entirety.
For more on the auction, see Gooding & Company's official press release. See Peart's full array of "silver surfers" below, followed by our recent Rush Round Table, featuring Mike Portnoy, Charlie Benante and more discussing Peart's legacy and the band's 1981 album, Moving Pictures.
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In my last letter I mentioned that after some prayerful consideration I planned on taking a break during the holiday season from the formal language classes. When I resumed classes mid-January, I was one level lower than I would have been if I had continued in November. God knew that this was exactly the class I needed to be in. On the first day of class, we introduced ourselves in Croatian and shared something interesting about ourselves. I said, "Ja volim glazbu I sviram gitaru, flautu, klavir I piccolo." (I like music and I play the guitar, flute, piano, and piccolo.)
After class, Jacqueline one of my classmates, Jacqueline came and asked me if I have ever given guitar lessons. Jacqueline is American but has lived in Germany for 30 years with her German husband. They moved to Zagreb last August, and she was looking for a guitar teacher. On the day of our first guitar lesson, she asked me why I was in Croatia, and this gave me the opportunity to share with her about the Lord and His purpose for me here in Zagreb. When I told her about our church, she was excited! "I grew up Baptist!", she exclaimed. She had been praying that God would lead them to a church in Zagreb where the truth of the Word of God would be preached. Jacqueline, her husband Oliver and 16-year-old daughter Scarlet, came the following Sunday and have been coming regularly ever since.
On their first Sunday, Scarlet asked me to give her some tips on studying her Bible. This has opened the door for me to start a weekly Bible study with her and Jacqueline. Please pray with me for Jacqueline and her family, that they might grow, and that God would have free reign to draw them into a deeper, personal, relationship with Him. I also ask that you pray specifically with me for Scarlet. Although she claims to be saved, she does not have a clear testimony of salvation, and it has been evident that she has been under conviction on more than one occasion. Please pray with me that soon Scarlet will see her need for the Saviour. If I had not taken a break from language classes, I would have never met Jacqueline. I praise the Lord that He always knows right where we need to be.
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Children's ministries have always been my passion and the ministry I am comfortable doing. With the departure of Toni's family to France in January, it has been a few Sundays since I have had anyone to teach. This has been a little discouraging to me as my pr-field expectation was to have won a least a dozen kids to Christ by now. But what you expect and the reality that God has for your ministry is not always the same. The expectation of the Messiah in the disciples' minds was for a Warrior to come and free them from the oppression of Rome, God's reality was for a Sacrifice to come and save the world of the oppression of sin. My expectation for my ministry in Croatia was to have a large children's ministry right away. God's reality for me is unique opportunities for growth in unexpected ministries.
In the ministry of music, he wants me to grow! While Bro. and Mrs. Lowrie are currently on furlough in the States, and since Charissa returned home. I am the only pianist for congregational singing. This is a new experience for me and has grown me in diligence and reminded me that all I do should be unto His honor and glory. In my prayer ministry, He wants me to grow! We have started a new ministry at the Church called prayer mail. Once a month we get together as a church to pray over the visitor's cards. If they have an address, we send them a letter with a gospel tract, thanking them for their visit and encouraging them to continue to seek the Lord. We pray over each letter and for every soul each letter represents.
Sometimes it is difficult to think of learning the language as part of my ministry. However, in learning this language God has been teaching me to depend on Him for the strength and wisdom only He can give. I am praising the Lord that I am beginning to understand small amounts of the language when someone speaks to me; I can also recognize a few words and phrases I hear on the street. My reading comprehension has also greatly improved, and I know that it is due in part to the library readings. I praise the Lord that I signed a contract this week allowing me to do more Library readings for an entire year. I pray that even in my language learning I will have the opportunity to share Him with others.
For now, ministering to adults and young people is an area in which he wants me to grow. I will be faithful to serve Him where He wants me to Grow. Thank you for your prayers and support.
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Praising the Lord for Ana! Ana is a Ukrainian sister in Christ who came to Zagreb for a nine-month study exchange program. I am so glad God brought Ana to our church for the nine months she was in Zagreb. She has been a blessing and encouragement to me. Always praising the Lord even when drones fly over her village and bombs drop nearby. I had a wonderful opportunity to host her in my home for a few days before she returned to the Ukraine this month. I am so thankful for our friendship and will be praying for her safety as she returns to Ukraine. Please pray with me for Ana, her family, her church, and her country.
Cultural Corner
Did you know that in Croatia the custom is for the person who is celebrating their Birthday to take everyone out to dinner? I had so much fun doing the Croatian custom and treating everyone to pizza for my Birthday.
Prayer Needs and Praises
- Praise: Toni and his family left for France in January instead of Belgium. However, God has been good and they are on their way to receiving political asylum there. We are praising the Lord for His safety and provision in their lives.
- Praise: Mirka has asked me to pray with her the last two time we have visited.
- Praise: Thank you to one of my supporting churches for helping me purchase a new scooter!
- Prayer: Salvation for Mia, Jasna, Tamara, Mirka and Jarica, Scarlet
- Prayer: More children for my Sunday School class
- Prayer: Learning the language.
- Prayer: Opportunities to share the Gospel with people I meet.


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The search yielded approximately 2.5 kilograms of marijuana, 34 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 226 grams of hashish wax, 461 THC vape pens and cartridges, 59 packages of THC edibles, and $1,667 in cash. Also found were several items of paraphernalia and items indicative of drug trafficking, according to a press release from METRICH.
As a result of the operation, Brittany M. Hill, 35, was arrested and taken to the Hancock County Justice Center. She faces charges of possession of marijuana, possession of psilocybin, and possession of THC wax — all of which are third-degree felonies.
The SPCA of Hancock County also cited Hill for some animal violations, but it is unclear what those violations entail. Additional drug-related charges are expected to be filed at the conclusion of the investigation, according to the release.
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Is blogging dead? Well, dead is a bit of an exaggeration. But blogs are dying. It's much harder to gain traction these days than it was when I started blogging in 2010. Over the past few years, traffic has been steadily declining on Retire by 40. Many of my friends' blogs also had the same problem. Personally, I think the pandemic hastened the decline of blogging. Previously, people were stuck at work and read blogs when they had a few spare minutes. (That's what I used to do when I was an engineer.) But these days, many of us are working from home. We can catch up on housework or do other fun activities when we take a break. And we don't have to worry about anyone looking over our shoulders at home.
The pandemic might have made it worse, but blogging has been on the decline for some time now. Today, I'm going to share 3 reasons why blogs aren't as relevant as they used to be.
1. Multitasking
Blogs have a lot of competition nowadays: podcast, YouTube, Tiktok, Twitter, Instagram, social networks, etc. In my opinion, the biggest problem with blogging is that you can't multitask. You have to focus to read a blog post. Even flipping through an article requires concentration.
You don't need to focus as much when listening to a podcast, watching a video, or browsing social media. My son is a terrible example of this. He is always doing 2 or 3 things at once: playing video games, watching YouTube, and chatting with friends on Discord. I guess boys are better at switching tasks, but it drives me crazy to see him do so many things at once. The only time he is fully focused is when he reads a book. But who has time to read these days? Even I don't read blogs that much these days. I listen to a lot more podcasts because I can cook, exercise, and do other things while listening to them.
2. Google is bias
People still use Google search to find information on the Internet. However, Google is very biased. In the old days, I saw many independent blogs in the search result when using Google. Today, Google returns the largest websites first. I rarely see independent blogs on the first page of results. My theory: Google makes money from ads, so it funnels traffic to the pages it works with.
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Have you played with ChatGPT? ChatGPT is an AI chatbot that you can interact with. I tested it a bit and it's clean. ChatGPT can write an entire blog post. The result is generic and does not have much personality. Sort of like the articles on the larger sites mentioned above.
For now, ChatGPT is not smart enough to write a good-looking blog post. However, it will improve and produce better results soon. One day, we will not be able to distinguish between a human blogger and a chatbot. In fact, I heard that you can train a chatbot with a data set. I can feed it all my old blog posts and it should be able to take over this blog. I'm sure someone will create hundreds of blogs and fill them with chatbot posts. This process will fill the blogosphere with spam and saturate the search engine. I wouldn't worry too much though. By then, people can ask the chatbot directly and bypass Google altogether. The future of blogging is bleak…
Is blogging dead?
Alright, that's it for this Thursday's short blog post. If you are thinking of starting a blog, my advice is to forget it. It's a lot of work and you'll have a hard time gaining traction. It's probably best to start a podcast or YouTube channel. However, if you are looking for personal fulfillment, blogging is still a good way to do it. Here is my guide on how to start blogging. 😉
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May 2022 Republic of Korea Event name: Ganghwa Big Bird Race (Ganghwa BBR) in Ganghwa, Ro Korea Organizer: Eco-Hub Mool Sae Al Participants: 120 birdwatchers from across the country Summary: From 30 April to 1 May 2022, birdwatchers from across the Republic of Korea gathered in Ganghwa Island, to participate in the 2022 <Ganghwa Big Bird Race>, organized by Moolsaeal, a local NGO. A total of 26 teams (14 competitive, 12 non-competitive), spent 24 hours searching for birds on the island. All birds observed had to be photographed and recorded using a monitoring App called 'Getbol keepers'. The judges scored and ranked teams based on the records listed on the monitoring App. Read more about their activities. For more on Ganghwa BBR visit: https://ghbbr.modoo.at/?link=cgfdi6ow Myanmar Event name: Celebration of World Migratory Bird Day through education awareness campaigns at villages near Gulf of Mottama Organizer: Nature Conservation Society-Myanmar (NCS) Participants: 104 school students, local community members from villages around the Gulf of Mottama(GoM) and members of local conservation groups from Koe Te Su village. Summary: On 10 May 2022, the Nature Conservation Society-Myanmar (NCS) organized a World Migratory Bird Day event for Primary Schools in Koe Tae Su Village, Belin Township near GoM in Myanmar. The event raised awareness on how WMBD was formed and held annually all around the world, and educated local communities about the importance of the conservation of migratory birds and wetland ecosystems. Read more about their activities. For more photos visit the NCS Facebook page: Link Mongolia Event name: World Migratory Bird Day - 2022 Organizer: Wildlife Science and Conservation Center - Mongolia Participants: 910 participants who were mostly school students Summary: Between 12 – 20 May 2022, in cooperation with WWF Mongolia, Oyu Tolgoi LLC, and high schools of every soum (area of pastureland) in the vicinity, the Wildlife Science and Conservation Center organized a series of activities to celebrate WMBD in West, South and Eastern Mongolia. Participants enjoyed activities such as a birdwatching competition and a bird drawing competition as well as ringing stations. Read more about their activities. For more on the Wildlife Science and Conservation Center. Indonesia (Jambi Province) Event name: World Migratory Bird Day in Kuala Simbur Village, Jambi Province, Indonesia Organizer: Wildlife Observer Community (WOC) Participants: Around 150 local community members and students Summary: Between 16 – 18 May 2022, the Wildlife Observer Community (WOC), based in Indonesia, successfully organized two WMBD events in Kuala Simbur Village, Indonesia. The events consisted of field visits, birdwatching, and presentations to increase public awareness. On 17 – 18 May, the project team also conducted an awareness-raising campaign in SD Negeri 22/X Kuala Simbur, for local people with the goal of providing knowledge on migratory birds and their migration to local people and children near the sites. Read more about their activities. Indonesia (Aceh) Event name: Save the Light for the Future of Migratory Birds Organizer: Aceh Bird Club Participants: 100 Students, members from the general public, bird watchers and lecturers. More than 100 participants joined in on the events. Summary: On 16 – 22 May 2022, the Aceh Bird Club celebrated World Migratory Bird Day 2022 with a series of events that were carried out offline and online. Collaborating with the Himpunan Mahasiswa Biologi (HIMABIO) with the aim of inspiring more young people to care about migratory birds and their habitats, ACB invited students, members from the general public, bird watchers and lecturers to participate in the campaign activities, including a poster design competition, a short video competition, a seminar, and bird watching. Read more about their activities. Indonesia (Sumatra) Event name: Awareness of elementary school children through visit school and art drawing competition Organizer: Wild Heritage of Sumatra Foundation (WHIS) Participants: 180 students and 19 teachers from Medang Deras Sub-regency and Lima Puluh Pesisir Sub-regency, Indonesia Summary: On 27 – 28 May 2022, the Wild Heritage of Sumatra Foundation (WHIS) conducted education programs for three elementary school students on the east coast of Batubara Regency in celebration of WMBD 2022. The activities included storytelling "Introduction to migratory shorebirds," a drawing competition, a photo exhibition and a short film screening of "Migratory Shorebirds in Batubara coastline." Read more about their activities. October 2022 Bangladesh Event name: Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day in coastal communities around Nijhum Dweep National Park – an EAAFP Flyway Network Site in Bangladesh. Organizer: Jagganath University Participants: 223 students, local community people, teachers, university students and researchers Summary: Jagannath University in Bangladesh has been organizing small to large-scale awareness campaigns to motivate and enlighten students, teachers, and the local community about the importance of conserving migratory birds and their habitats, threats to migratory birds and their ecological importance. On 6 October 2022, Jagannath University organized two World Migratory Bird Day events at two local schools, Bandartila Bazar Government Primary School and Madinatul Ulum Halimiah Madrasah, Nijhum Dweep National Park in Bangladesh. Read more about their activities. Event name: Celebration of World Migratory Bird Day 2022 in western Bangladesh Organizer: Kichir-Michir Participants: 283 students, teachers, community leaders, district officers, and community members Summary: Aiming to contribute towards the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats by mitigating threats caused by the local community along a river-adjacent area of western Bangladesh, through public awareness, educating local students and teachers and engaging the local youth to birdwatching, Kichir-Michir, with the help and presence of Bangladesh Biodiversity Conservation Federation (BBCF) organized a 2-day event in two local communities along Padma river in the districts of Kushtia and Pabna. Read more about their activities. Hong Kong Event name: World Migratory Bird Day 2022 in Hong Kong: Fishpond For Flyway – 10th Anniversary Exhibition of Fishpond Conservation Organizer: Hong Kong Bird Watching Society Participants: 50,000 participants from the general public Summary: Since 2012, Hong Kong Bird Watching Society (HKBWS) has been implementing Hong Kong Fishpond Conservation Scheme, which aims to promote fishpond conservation through habitat management, research and education. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the scheme. To celebrate the anniversary and also World Migratory Bird Day, a 3-week exhibition was held from 29 September to 19 October 2022 in TKO Plaza, which mainly targets young families nearby. Through exhibition panels, display of decoy and bird-ringing tools, we aim to promote our 10-year-effort on fishpond conservation in HK for migratory birds along EAAF, and arouse public's awareness on importance of fishpond. Read more about their activities. Learn more about their work: website. Indonesia Event name: World Migratory Bird Day 2022 in Indonesia with HIMPUS Organizer: HIMPUS (Poultry Lovers Association) Participants: More than 500 Students, Researchers and Birdwatchers Summary: The World Migratory Bird Day 2022 celebration this October was organized by HIMPUS (Poultry Lovers Association) Veterinary Medicine students at Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh, Indonesia, implementing various awareness activities that focus on community awareness and approaches for children in Aceh, Indonesia. The celebration of World Migratory Bird Day 2022 in October began with a kindergarten coloring competition held at Bungong Seulepouk Early Childhood School in Banda Aceh on 1 October 2022. Read more about their activities. Malaysia Event name: Celebration of World Migratory Bird Day 2022 in Malaysia – The Wonders of Bird Migration Around the Globe Organizer: International Centre from University Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), Terengganu Branch and the University of Tripoli, Libya Participants: 115 participants from UniSZA and Libya Summary: The International Centre from University Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA),Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), Terengganu Branch and the University of Tripoli, Libya, organized an outing where 50 participants spent the morning birdwatching and recording migratory and residential bird species on campus. Read more about their activities. Myanmar Event name: World Migratory Bird Day in Nanthar Island Marine National Park, Rakhine State Organizer: Nature Conservation Society-Myanmar (NCS) Participants: 93 participants from NCS-Myanmar, RBANCA, Aung Daing Village, Local Security Police Force and Research and Development Youths' Society (RDYS-Sittwe) Summary: Nature Conservation Society-Myanmar (NCS) in cooperation with Rakhine Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association (RBANCA) and the Forest Department organized the second World Migratory Bird Day event for 2022 at the Buddhist monastery, Aung Daing village, Sittwe Township near Nanthar Island and Mayu Estuary Ramsar Site in Myanmar on 14 October 2022. Read more about their activities. Event name: Welcoming the migratory bird for the first time at Paleik Lake in Mandalay region, central Myanmar Organizer: Biodiversity And Nature Conservation Association, Myanmar (BANCA) Participants: 60 participants from all walks of life, mostly farmers and laborers Summary: On 1 October 2022, Biodiversity And Nature Conservation Association collaborated with the Shwe Kantharyar Nature Conservation Association, a community- based organization in Pyu Lake, and celebrated the first time of world migratory bird day event at the temple in Paleik village in Paleik village tract near the Paleik Lake is situated at the Singaing township, Kyaukse district in Mandalay region, central Myanmar. Read more about their activities. The Philippines Event name: Celebration of World Migratory Bird Day 2022 in Philippines – "Learning Event and Exhibit" by Ibaraki Academy Organizer: Ibaraki Academy Participants: 150 Students from universities, different organizations, children, friends, and family Summary: The Ibaraki Academy celebrated World Migratory Bird Day 2022, on 8-9 October 2022. The event, "Learning Event and Exhibit" was held at Veranza Mall, General Santos City, Philippines, and was divided into two parts the first being a learning event, and the second an exhibit. Read more about their activities.
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2022 World Migratory Bird Day Celebration in West, South and Eastern Mongolia
The celebration of World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2022 in Mongolia by Wildlife Science and Conservation Center (WSCC) in West, South and Eastern Mongolia was a success. WSCC, Mongolia has been celebrated WMBD since 2010s by small grants or organization's own funds every year with various public awareness activities following each year's WMBD theme and slogan. Demo talk how to use opticals, Southern Mongolia © Wildlife Science and Conservation Center - Mongolia The celebration was organized between 12 – 20 May in Western, Eastern and Southern Mongolia, supported by EAAFP WMBD small grant and cooperation with WWF Mongolia, Oyu Tolgoi LLC, and high schools of every soum (area of pastureland) in the vicinity. All three sites were very special places for migratory birds and thus, it is very important to involve local kids and teachers to explain the bird species around the home. Students bird watching, Western Mongolia © Wildlife Science and Conservation Center - Mongolia Demonstration talk of how, why we ring birds, Western Mongolia © Wildlife Science and Conservation Center - Mongolia Over 910 participants have been reached out through this event to share about bird research and migratory birds' conservation, especially how to deal with light pollution to protect migratory birds and other animals. Many of the school students joined this kind of activities for the first time to learn about WMBD, and they would keep this memory of the event in their hearts. Releasing Siberian Rubythroat, Eastern Mongolia © Wildlife Science and Conservation Center - Mongolia Two competitions, birdwatching competition and bird drawing competition, were very attractive to all kids, and they enjoyed learning about birds and bird migration through these two competitions. Most importantly, the two ringing stations also tremendously aided in the learning - on bird study and conservation - for all attendees and their knowledge have greatly strengthened for their future, proven by the fact that several students have been started volunteering as an assistant ringer position when they have free time afterschool. Children heading out for the bird ringing activity, Eastern Mongolia © Wildlife Science and Conservation Center - Mongolia Drawing competition in progress at the Khurkh BRS, Eastern Mongolia © Wildlife Science and Conservation Center - Mongolia Information leaflets were distributed among all participants in E and Western Mongolia. A total 12 winners of two competitions were rewarded with education materials such bird guidebook and wildlife conservation related books and painting materials. Presentations in Western Mongolia © Wildlife Science and Conservation Center - Mongolia In the Western Mongolian activities were supported by WWF Mongolia, and they helped us with arranging education materials and rewards for the contest winners. Mongolian Bird Watching club members celebrated Global Big Day on 14 May as well, Team Mongolia observed 254 species in 24 hours, and was one of the biggest successes among the team members. They are very proud of their bird's species diversity and were encouraged by our results which was 4th place in the Asia and 16th place in the world team rank. Many young members of the Team Mongolia were motivated for bird watching and delighted by our team efforts for Global Big Day. Students birdwatching, Southern Mongolia © Wildlife Science and Conservation Center - Mongolia Team recording what they saw, Southern Mongolia © Wildlife Science and Conservation Center - Mongolia Article prepared by Mongolia by Wildlife Science and Conservation Center (WSCC).
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Official Launching of the Regional Flyways Initiative Webpage
The EAAFP Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of a webpage built up for the Regional Flyway Initiative (RFI). The page was set up to archive RFI-related documents, articles, media, and events for information sharing. A brief introduction of RFI, key documents (RFI Technical Assistance Report and EAAFP Strategic Plan 2019-2028), a list of meetings and webinars, articles, and publications linked to RFI are also available. Link: https://www.eaaflyway.net/regional-flyway-initiative/ The Regional Flyway Initiative was launched in October 2021 by joint efforts with Asian Development Bank, EAAFP, and BirdLife International at the Ecological Civilization Forum of the 15th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP15). The Regional Flyway Initiative seeks to develop a long-term financing program to protect and restore EAAF wetland ecosystems and the services they provide. RFI aims to mobilize large-scale financing to support the protection, maintenance, and restoration of wetlands in East and Southeast Asia, especially coastal wetlands. The initiative aims to strengthen the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands across the region, which are crucial for the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people and the migratory waterbirds in Asia and the Pacific. This will be achieved through partnerships among governments, non-government organizations, local communities, regional organizations, development agencies, private sectors, and other stakeholders.
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Baer's Pochard and Ferruginous Duck at Chukh Lake, Northeast Mongolia
The Chukh Bird Research Station (CBRS) is located on the…
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EAAFP MOP11 – 4th Notification to Partners
With regards to the continuing COVID-19 global pandemic situation, international travel measures and restrictions imposed in many Partner countries, the Australian Government and BirdLife Australia have proposed revised dates regarding the hosting of MoP11 to the 12th -17th March, 2023 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The EAAFP Management Committee has accepted the generous hosting offer from the Australian co-hosts. The Management Committee also endorsed the Secretariat organizing a series of webinars to increase dialogue with and between Partners. This is also an opportunity for Partners to be briefed on important issues to be tabled for consideration at MoP11, including Activities of the Secretariat; Draft Guidelines for National/Site Partnerships and Sister Site Programme; Migratory Waterbird Conservation Status Review; Update on the ADB Regional Flyway Initiative; Briefing on the proposed Partner Reporting Template for MoP 11, etc. The webinars are proposed for June, 2022. Further notification and details will be announced in due course. The EAAFP Secretariat regrets any inconvenience caused by the postponement of MoP. The Secretariat will continue its work and update Partners, Working Groups and Task Forces on issues and the proposed decision papers related to MoP11 via email, the MoP11 webpage , and social media channels. Please feel free to contact the Secretariat at email@example.com for any relevant inquiries.
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The First Asian Ornithological Conference convened
The last two decades have seen a tremendous increase in the development of scientific studies and conservation of birds in Asia. The…
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Official Launching of Regional Flyway Initiative
On 14th October, The East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP), in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and BirdLife International today launched the Regional Flyway Initiative (RFI), a long-term…
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EAAFP Webinar for Government Focal Points on the ADB Regional Flyway Initiative
On 6th October, the EAAFP Secretariat organized a webinar for EAAFP Government Focal Points on the Asian Development Bank's Regional Flyway Initiative…
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World Migratory Bird Day 2021 May Event– Mongolia (Mongolian Bird Conservation Center)
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McQuaid: 'No truth' in Landis's claims of UCI protecting riders
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Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) president Pat McQuaid is considering taking legal action against doper-turned-whistleblower Floyd Landis in response to the American's latest insinuation that the UCI 'protected' some riders.
At the weekend, Landis told French newspaper L'Equipe that "in the peloton, everyone knows that Pat McQuaid, [former UCI President] Hein Verbruggen and other leaders of the UCI have protected some riders and not others during the past 20 years. It was their way of manipulating and creating stars."
McQuaid has categorically denied Landis's latest claims in an interview published by the Irish Independent on Tuesday.
"It's very easy for Floyd Landis to make statements like that with no proof," McQuaid said. "Also, the journalist who interviewed him should have asked him for proof.
"He has already proven to be a liar and continues to be a liar. There is no truth in it, absolutely no truth in it."
McQuaid went on to say that it would be impossible to 'hide' doping results and protect riders because the World Anti-Doping Agency is party to the same test results as the UCI.
"All you have to do is look at the amount of big names that have been found positive over the years to show that I don't protect anybody and the UCI doesn't protect anybody," said McQuaid.
Landis is at the centre of a US federal investigation into Lance Armstrong after he alleged that seven-time Tour de France winner Armstrong used performance enhancing drugs and blood doping techniques during his career. Landis also claimed that the UCI accepted money from Armstrong, which the UCI subsequently says was used to purchase anti-doping equipment.
In mid-November, the investigation carried out by the US Food and Drug Administration into Armstrong moved to Europe. Lead investigator Jeff Novitzky spoke with the French anti-doping agency and representatives from authorities in France, Italy and Spain.
Landis was stripped of the 2006 Tour de France title and suspended from competition for two years after failing a test for abnormal levels of testosterone. He strenuously denied the charge for several years but came clean in April this year.
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International Epilepsy Day 2022
Celebrate International Epilepsy Day & The Rare Epilepsies on February 14! Celebrated on the second Monday in February and founded by The Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILEA), International Epilepsy Day gives a voice to those with epilepsy so that they can share their experience globally. This day encourages everyone regardless of how they are affected by epilepsy to advocate for global human rights for people living with epilepsy. W


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This Week:
This Week:
The Senate passed a bill to address health care for veterans exposed to toxic substances and confirmed various Biden administration nominees. The House passed a bill to overhaul ocean shipping laws, a bill to require financial institutions and federal banking regulators to disclose their diversity practices and a bill to address food and fuel prices.
Next Week:
Next Week:
The Senate will continue to vote on Biden administration nominees. The House will vote on a bill to address mental health and opioid abuse, a bill to require federal agencies that collect demographic information to also gather data on sexual orientation and gender identity and a bill to establish a new agency focused on developing medical breakthroughs for diseases such as cancer.
The Lead
The Lead
Gun Control / School Safety.
Last Sunday, a bipartisan group of Senators announced an agreement regarding key aspects of a potential gun control / school safety bill. The group has spent this week fleshing out the details in the hopes of finalizing the full text of the bill next week. The bill, which tracks what we reported last week, includes incentives for states to enact red flag laws, an expansion of the federal background check to include juvenile criminal histories, and increases in funding for both school safety and mental health measures. Importantly, the bipartisan group includes ten Republicans, whose continued support of the bill is needed to overcome a 60-vote procedural hurdle in the Senate. While this bill isn't as ambitious as some lawmakers would like, it is something. It would be the most significant action on guns in decades. The common denominator that is driving Senate Democrats and Republicans to act is that too many people who shouldn't possess guns do in fact have access to them, and these provisions are designed to address that problem. If bipartisan support can be maintained for the emerging bill, it can pass the Senate late next week and the House shortly thereafter.
A summary of the outline can be found here for those interested.
January 6 Select Committee.
Perhaps the biggest announcement from the ongoing hearings this week was Chairman Bennie Thompson's (D-MS) comment that the committee would not refer any matters under its jurisdiction to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal referral. It's not clear if Chairman Thompson made this announcement because of a lack of evidence for any criminal conviction, a belief that it was not the role of the committee to offer a criminal referral, or a desire to just move on from the acrimony surrounding January 6. Before the hearings, there had been significant speculation about whether the committee would refer cases to the DOJ (including one relating to former President Trump). The committee's first hearing, held last Thursday during prime time, drew 20 million television viewers. While that audience wasn't quite as large as a typical State of the Union address, or a presidential debate, it was larger than the average viewership for the NBA Finals (12 million per game), last year's World Series (11.7 million) and popular award shows like the Grammys, Emmys and Golden Globes (fewer than 10 million). This week's first hearing, which was not held during prime time, drew 10 million television viewers, according to one media source.
Other Issues
Other Issues
Abortion Politics.
The Supreme Court is expected to render its decision on the future of Roe v. Wade in the next two weeks (likely June 21, 23, 27 or 29). We don't have anything to say about the decision other than to remind you that it is coming. The issue will obviously generate significant media attention, but it remains to be seen how it will compete with the intensity of media coverage on rising inflation, gun control, market challenges, the January 6 congressional hearings and immigration. Will voters be revved up by the decision or has the outcome been sufficiently telegraphed to the point that voters will focus on other issues?
BBB Lifeline.
There has been growing pressure among Democrats on the need to address the looming expiration of the Affordable Care Act's (Obamacare) enhanced subsidies, which were a part of the American Rescue Plan signed into law last year. These subsidies are set to expire at the end of this year. If unaddressed, the 13 million Americans who receive healthcare coverage through the law will have an average premium increase of 53%. Democrats have sought to tackle this issue by including an extension of the deadline in the Build Back Better (BBB) legislation. However, with this bill stalled in the Senate, the path for an extension is unclear. Behind the scenes, Senate Democrats have restarted talks on a scaled back BBB plan. While this potential package of tax and spending priorities would be significantly slimmed down compared to last year's BBB legislation, it likely would include an extension of the expiring subsidies. If Democrats are unable to reach a deal, and the expanded Obamacare subsidies are not extended, many Americans could receive notice that their premiums will be increasing in 2023 just a few weeks before the midterm elections. With this potential scenario adding to the already difficult political environment Democrats face, there is an urgency within the party to act.
Privacy Protections.
A House committee this week held a hearing on comprehensive data privacy legislation. The bill, which has bipartisan support and was introduced earlier this month, would establish national standards for the privacy and security of consumer data. Among other things, it would require companies to limit the amount of data that they collect and prohibit (with limited exceptions) the collection of sensitive information like Social Security numbers and biometric data. There has long been bipartisan interest in Congress in passing a national privacy standard, but legislation has stalled in the past because of disagreements on thorny issues like preemption of state laws and legal liability. This bill would preempt applicable state law requirements and create a private right of action for violations beginning four years after passage of the bill. While business groups have expressed concerns about the private right of action, some Democrats think the standards are not tough enough and object to the preemption provision. With these disagreements and a closing window for legislative action, it is unlikely that Congress will be able to pass a major privacy bill this year, though the proposal could provide a basis for discussions in the next Congress.
Electric Vehicles Tax Credit.
Four major automakers (GM, Ford, Chrysler and Toyota) urged Congress this week to lift the cap on the number of cars available for the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. Under current law, the credit begins phasing out once a company sells 200,000 plug-in electric vehicles a year. GM and Tesla have already surpassed this threshold. Democrats included an increase in the credit to $12,500 in the stalled BBB legislation. Should a viable BBB package still come together, Democrats could try to lift the cap in that measure. On the other hand, with high gas prices pushing many Americans toward electric or hybrid vehicles, Republicans believe the market is working and these vehicles are selling without the need for incentives. The window that Democrats have to increase incentives for electric vehicles is closing.
Index Restrictions.
The Senate this week held a hearing on the Index Act, a Republican bill that would require fund advisers to follow the input of fund investors when voting in proxies for companies with stocks in the fund's portfolio. The bill reflects Republican frustration with how fund advisers have voted in proxies on a variety of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters. The fund industry argues that the proposed requirements are burdensome and difficult to implement and that fund investors rely upon the adviser to not only select investments, but also to conduct ancillary activities like proxy voting. In addition to this issue, the fund industry in recent years has had to push back against concerns that so-called common ownership stocks by a few large fund complexes could have a negative impact on competition. Though the Index Act has no chance to pass this year, it could influence practices at investment companies and reflects a broader concern among some in Washington with concentrated ownership by large investment complexes that likely will continue to linger.
The Final Word
The Final Word
Viable Third-Party Option in 2024?
The White House reiterated again this week that President Biden plans to run for re-election. Meanwhile, former President Trump continues to send signals that he also intends to run again in 2024. Both currently have very low approval ratings, and the speculative polling that has been done on a potential rematch underscores a lack of enthusiasm for both. To say that Americans aren't excited about the prospect of another Trump-Biden rematch is an understatement. One group appears to have taken note of voters' desire for an alternative option. No Labels, an organization that promotes bipartisanship, has raised over $50 million this year in an attempt to qualify as a third party in all 50 states. So far, it has successfully qualified for the ballot in five states. It also has started preliminary polling on a presidential ticket of Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). It remains to be seen if a third-party candidate can be viable in modern American politics, but the efforts of No Labels may be early enough and more robust than some recent failed third-party movements.


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CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — It is one of the first bills introduced by the legislature after Democrats took control. Now it has been voted through by the legislature and is on track to change Michigan's Third Grade Reading Law. 7 Action News asked school leaders what parents need to know.
If your child has been receiving extra support learning to read, as outlined in a law passed in 2016 that aimed to help struggling readers, L'Anse Creuse Superintendent Eric Edoff wants you to know that support will continue.
"The retention piece is a very narrow part of the law. It has been repealed. But the supports remain," said Edoff of the changes in the bill passed by the legislature.
The retention piece was controversial because some research shows that, in general, retaining a child does not improve their ability to read. Proponents said the goal was to make sure parents took reading seriously and got involved when their children fell behind at reading.
L'Anse Creuse District Literacy Coach Rebecca Gillich says the district will work to make sure parents know when they need to support their children, even if they don't get a legally required letter raising the topic of holding children back.
"I think some of that anxiety might come away if they don't receive that. But it is important to know, as a parent myself, what is my child able to do and what is the school doing to increase their achievement," said Gillich.
Opponents of the read or flunk rule say it risked hurting children whose parents couldn't be more involved for any number of reasons. Many opponents pointed to how a study from the Education Policy Innovation Collaborative found economically disadvantaged children significantly more likely to be held back under the new law.
Superintendent Edoff says schools will still have the option of retention when it is needed.
"I think the mandatory retention piece, the biggest issue was it was a one size fits approach for all students. That remains. The option remains for parents and educators to discuss. It just can be more customized and individualized based on the circumstances of that family and child," said Edoff.
The bill is on the way to the governor's desk. She is expected to sign it into law.


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Carter Howell sees career come full circle at Alexandria Beetles throwback night
Carter Howell, a former batboy for the Carlos Cougars amateur baseball team, returned to his childhood home town to play in the annual Alexandria Beetles Northwoods League game on Thursday night at Knute Nelson Memorial Park and made a huge impact in an 11-9 win for is current team, the Willmar Stingers.
Carter Howell grew up spending time on the baseball fields around the Douglas County area, and it was always a treat to catch his hometown Alexandria Beetles.
On Thursday night, the Willmar Stingers played their annual game back in Alexandria as the Willmar Northwoods League baseball team beat the Bismarck Larks 11-9 at Knute Nelson Memorial Park.
The Alexandria Beetles played in the NWL from 2001 through 2012 before an ownership change resulted in a name change to the Blue Anchors in 2013. The Blue Anchors lasted a few seasons before Alexandria lost its NWL team shortly after the 2015 summer.
Willmar Stingers co-owner Ryan Voz, a former general manager for the Beetles, makes it a point to bring his current team back to Alexandria for a game each summer.
Howell started in centerfield for the Beetles on Thursday night, but the nostalgia trip began when he got off the bus. After slipping on his No. 15 Alexandria jersey, he looked back into the grandstand during the pregame festivities. He thought about how far he'd come since he last saw a Northwoods league game in Alexandria.
"As soon as I saw the (Beetles) jerseys, it all kind of sunk in for me," Howell said. "When I was going to the games as a kid, I always wanted to do this. I wanted to be in this league and play for the Beetles. It was a great opportunity, and I'm going to remember this forever."
As a kid, Howell was always around the diamond. His dad, Chris, played town ball for the Carlos Cougars. Carter was in and out of the dugout as the team batboy. On Thursday night, his dad, along with family, friends, and former Cougars players, watched Howell play.
"I had a bunch of people in the crowd with me tonight watching me wear this purple and white jersey," Howell said. "It meant the world to me to share this night with them."
When Howell was in elementary school, his family moved to Moorhead, but his grandparents stayed in the area. Family trips back to his hometown often led to Beetles games.
In his youth baseball days, Howell played games as the road team at Knute Nelson Memorial Ballpark but never sat in the home dugout. His first game as part of the home team could not have gone much better on Thursday. He went 3-for-4 with a triple, a walk, two runs scored and five RBIs to lead his team to the win.
"When you play a 70-game season, it's hard to get those butterflies for every game," Howell said. "I felt them tonight. They were definitely there. I felt good out there too. I came in trying to do my job, and we got it done."
Howell plays in the outfield at Augustana University— one of the best Division II programs in the country. The Vikings finished the 2021 season with a 36-13 record and a first-round exit in the regional tournament.
Howell, a redshirt junior, had a breakout season this spring. He started all 49 games and hit for a .423 batting average in 247 at-bats. Howell also belted 12 long balls and used his speed to snag five triples.
"I really didn't expect to have that kind of season," Howell said. "I just wanted to work hard and help my team win. It's just how it turned out to be. The season didn't end the way we wanted it, but that's the way baseball goes."
The road to college baseball wasn't easy. In high school, he became a three-sport athlete for the Spuds. Despite being a successful football and hockey player, baseball was always his end game.
Howell had his doubts about making an impact at Augustana. As a freshman in 2018, he was part of a deep team that won the school's first National Championship. But concerns about being undersized and competing with the team's top recruits for playing time were prevalent.
"It's been a long time coming," Howell said. "I was pretty undersized coming in as a freshman. There are a lot of talented players that don't get a ton of playing time there. I'm just trying to keep getting better. It's a great culture (at Augustana). I wouldn't be here if it weren't for my teammates and my coaches there. A lot of it is just believing in yourself and putting your trust in the people that can make a difference."
Howell's breakout year earned him a spot on the Willmar Stingers. The Northwoods League features some of the top college baseball players from around the country.
"It's an accumulation of a lot of hard work," Howell said. "It's hard not to have doubts about where you're at with your career when things aren't going the way you want them to go. There were times I didn't think I'd get the chance to play in this league because it's such a good, competitive group of players. But I worked my butt off to get here, and I'm going to keep going."
Despite a scare in the top of the ninth inning, Howell and the Beetles held on for the win. After the post-game fireworks, his teammates rushed to grab food before the bus took off for Willmar. But Howell wanted to spend his last moments on a familiar field with the people who made Thursday night so special.
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Bear with me here: a couple of years ago, when I had ceased to be skinny, I was lying around a hotel pool with a tiny, none-word-mincing friend who was visiting from New York. She went to ring for the elevator as I was about to get dressed to go back to the room, but a guy started bothering me. So I just walked quickly to the elevator in my bikini. My friend looked at my newly-zaftig body and blurted-out, "At least you're tall!!!" Charming. But true.
At the end of the under-90-minute-long Palestine, New Mexico at the Mark Taper Forum on opening night, someone asked what I thought of it. My assessment? "At least it's short!" It's not that the Culture Clash-penned (and partially performed) play was awful, except for a good deal of the acting. I just didn't know exactly what was going on or what it was about, and didn't want to use any brain power on figuring it out. (I had to save it for this review, of course!) But I actually loved Rachel Hauck's set, Alexander V. Nichols' interesting effects, and even a couple of Christopher Acebo's basic-yet-interesting costumes. (To be exact, the fallen soldier's ethereal vestments and his wife's casual jean outfit that I was so taken with, I'll be copying it in the very near future.) And I was really into the great simulation of a peyote-induced hallucination. (At least I think it was a great simulation–I wouldn't know personally. Seriously. Now if it were a sugar-induced hallucination, I can for sure speak to that.) When I got home, Mr. X asked me what the play was about, and as I heard myself trying to describe it, I realized that I really didn't get it–at all. The only good to come out of it is that I got reminded to light the Chanukkah candles that I forgot to do before I left for the early curtain. No kidding. So, all I can describe for you is that it was about war and Native Americans and the desert and religion. What it all means is anybody's guess. Possibly including the actors.