A holistic way of life that Ayurveda is based on, treatment entails major lifestyle alterations for the herbs to work better. This post unearths how this traditional system of medicine can put an end to all kinds of hair concerns. Read on!
Ayurveda has been there for many years now to treat health perils, and in the modern times more than few number of people are seen to resort to this for hair loss. Ayurveda unlike other commercial hair solutions wipe out problems not just from the outside but from the very root itself.
Some of the dietary changes prescribed are increased intake of adequate water and green leafy vegetables, yogurt and aloe-vera. Sesame seeds are endowed with traits which work best for hair loss. Daily foods must consist of milk, soy, nuts and other whole grains to provide your hair with the proteins required for a healthy mane.
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International Catholic Movement for Christian Married Couples
Team Life
References to Christian marriage
International Movement
Movement officially recognised by Rome
Teams in the world
Organisation of the Movement
International Leading Team
International Secretariat
Life of the Movement
News from the Movement
Research & Reflection
Communication & Liaison
News from ERI
Pray with the Intercessors
Other Propositions
Links with other Movements
Teams Of Our Lady /
Why the Teams ?
Journeying with Christ, both personally and as a couple, experiencing the sacrament of marriage on a daily basis, bearing fruit: such are the goals of the members of Teams of Our Lady.
Telling our spouse 'I love you' also means :
"We will do everything it takes to make our love grow, so that the project that we are undertaking will be a thrilling adventure. We are going to build something together, in the sight of and with the help of God."
Purpose of Teams of Our Lady
The purpose of Teams of Our Lady is to help couples discover the riches contained in the sacrament of marriage and to help them live together in faith. Teams of Our Lady couples want to bear witness to Christian marriage in the Church and in the world.
Teams of Our Lady is a movement of conjugal spirituality within the Catholic Church and is made up of couples who believe in the ideal of Christian marriage and who want to
Base their lives as a couple and as a family on the Gospel
Remain faithful to their baptismal promises
Put Christ at the centre of their lives
Seek to know better God's will for men and women in order to bring it about
Bear witness to God's love
Carry Christ's message to the world
Bear witness to Christian values in their social and professional lives
Contribute actively to the Church, its bishops and clergy
Associate their activities with God and be of service to others
Promote marriage and family life within society
Teams of Our Lady couples count on the support of those who share their ideal and commit to making up a 'team' because they realise the difficulty of living as a Christian and because they are aware of their weaknesses and the inadequacy of their efforts.
The word 'team' implies the idea of a precise goal that is actively pursued collectively.
In order to know God and his teachings better, to deepen their religious knowledge and to 'meet' God in prayer, Teams of Our Lady couples commit to helping each other, studying together and praying for one another.
Why is it called ''Teams of Our Lady"?
The Movement is placed under the protection of Our Lady because Mary leads to Christ, who is the centre of the team members' spiritual life. For them, Mary is a perfect example of the 'yes' to God's call.
The spirit of teams of Our Lady
"Come, follow me"
Christ addressed this call to every person who is baptised, inviting him or her to open themselves up to his love and to bear witness to it. Christ also addressed this call to Christian couples and spouses are called to find God at the heart of their conjugal love. Thus human love is a reflection of divine love.
The Charism of Teams of Our Lady
Teams of Our Lady, a movement of conjugal spirituality, is considered to be a gift from God for all couples that live and experience it.
Conjugal Spirituality
The desire to know and to do God's will in all the ordinary circumstances of life, the seeking out of his presence, help develop and deepen a couple's spirituality, called 'conjugal spirituality.' Divine love finds its expression in human love when everyday life is filled with the spouses' attention to and concern for each other, their support and absolute fidelity, their mutual understanding and respect, their harmony of heart and soul.
When the simplest tasks are filled with love, the Lord is at the heart of the couple. And spirituality becomes a living reality.
The Mystique of Teams of Our Lady
The team members are gathered together in Christ's name.
"When two or three are gathered in my name, I am in their midst." ( Mt 18, 20)
A team is more than a human community because it gathers together in Christ's name. Christ is present at our meetings. Gathered together in His name, His spirit nourishes our faith and makes it grow.
Personal and Conjugal Assistance
" Carry each other's burdens..." (Ga 6, 2)
Couples involved in a team help each other out materially as well as spiritually.
They try to fulfil the four requests of fraternal love: giving, receiving and this is the most difficult one, asking and knowing when to refuse .
Marriage is a compact that evolves from the moment the first 'Yes' is pronounced to the final moments before returning to the Father. This journey of love that the couples undertake can be experienced over time, if conjugal assistance is a daily reality. Thus in marriage, each spouse will grow by making the best of the differences and similarities in their couple.
Movement's History
Father Caffarel-Founder
The Monthly Meeting
The Endeavours
The spiritual Counsellor
Fraternity/Mutual Help
And What does the Bible Say?
Being there, Lord, when the night falls
Being there, Lord, when the night falls.
Being there, like hope:
Maybe we will touch the edge of your light...
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Q: I cant seem to get the the names to print unless I do one variable only The point of this code is to input a name, and when you input the wrong name, it will ask for it again. The counter will check how many times you got the answer wrong, and once you get the right answer, it will work. The issue is that I cant get the answer to print.
counter=0

name=str(input("Input Name:"))

while name !="Ms.Lal" or "Ken'en":
    name=str(input("Input Name Again:"))
    counter+=1
if name=="Ms.Lal" or name=="Ken'en":
    print("You got the answer wrong ",counter,"times.")

A: The condition for the while loop is incorrect, should be not equal and not equal
while name != "Ms.Lal" and name != "Ken'en":

A: Certainly simpler:
counter=0

name=str(input("Input Name:"))

while True:
    name=str(input("Input Name Again:"))
    counter+=1
    if name=="Ms.Lal" or name=="Ken'en":
        print("You got the answer wrong ",counter,"times.")
        break

You loop until name variable gets the value you expect, you print your statement, you break the loop to exit.

A: counter = 0

name = input("Input Name:")
while name not in ("Ms.Lal", "Ken'en"):
    name = input("Input Name Again:")
    counter += 1

print("You got the answer wrong ", counter, "times.")

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Pasadena Symphony Association Successfully Negotiates Unprecedented Four Year Master Agreement
The Pasadena Symphony Association, the Musicians of the Pasadena Symphony and POPS and the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 47 have announced the ratification of a new four-year contract ending in 2015 – an unprecedented term length for the Pasadena Symphony Association. The Musicians of the Pasadena Symphony and POPS have played a vital role in an unwavering journey to achieve the mandate of fiscal solvency as outlined in its 2009 Recovery Plan for a Sustainable Future.
"The Musicians and the Board have maintained a committed and cooperative partnership that has enabled the Pasadena Symphony Association to reach fiscal sustainability while energizing its artistic distinction and empowering community access, an unwavering trademark of this organization throughout its 84 year history," says Melinda Shea, Pasadena Symphony Association Board President.
After four years of fixed wages, this new master agreement increases the musicians' base wages by 5% over the course of its term. "The increase in the Musicians' wages is more than well deserved and has been thoughtfully designed to ensure its sustainability within our multi-year budgetary projections and artistic plans," explains Paul Jan Zdunek, Chief Executive Officer of the Pasadena Symphony Association. "The Musicians deserve enormous credit as the artistic driving force and heart of this organization. This contract signals a firm commitment by all involved to continue cultivating its nearly century-old service to this community as the pillar of the performing arts."
"The Pasadena Symphony has a long history of a great relationship between management and musicians. The process and product of these negotiations exemplified this. While all struggled through many changes and challenges, this contract reflects all parties' interests in continuing and strengthening an important arts organization in the region," states Andy Malloy, PSA Players Committee Chair. "We hope a four year contract provides stability for planning and growth and will make it possible to improve wages and working conditions and work opportunities for the players as we move forward. It was very clear throughout the negotiations that all parties have the continuing sustainability and development of the organization as a top priority," added Malloy.
"It's always a pleasure to do business with management who is understanding to the times we as professional musicians are facing. We understand the economic climate that orchestras are also facing. Throughout the past year, Local 47 and the Pasadena players committee enjoyed enthusiastic bargaining regarding one of our world class orchestras. Along with Vice President.
John Acosta, I personally am very proud to have headed such an outstanding group of players and an understanding group on management's side. With various astute players on the bargaining unit committee, we were able to come to an understanding and hope our relationship will continue to blossom in the years to come," states Vince Trombetta, President of Local 47.
Through exceptionally sonorous performances in its winter home at Pasadena's historic Ambassador Auditorium, the Pasadena Symphony is thriving with consistent critical acclaim providing memorable and intimately moving experiences by the nation's finest conductors and soloists in both matinee and evening performances. Beginning in summer 2012 the Pasadena POPS, led by legendary composer and orchestra builder Marvin Hamlisch, moves to its summer home at the luxurious and lush Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Hamlisch is a rare star whose extensive body of work has left an indelible mark on popular American music and has helped build the nation's finest orchestras from coast to coast. Pasadena POPS concerts are a journey through popular music – from the Great American Songbook, light classics, Broadway and Hollywood hits, to Hamlisch's own list of acclaimed credits.
The Pasadena Symphony Association continues its year-round commitment to building community through music by presenting "Music Under The Stars" (an annual free concert at Pasadena's City Hall), ringing in the holiday season with its "Holiday Candlelight Concerts," supporting a full educational outreach series with its Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra program serving more than 200 students in grades 6-9 weekly and introducing musical experiences to young adults and youth from all walks of life through its free monthly Musical Circus performances and Instrument Petting Zoos at the Americana at Brand.
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August 13, 2018 /0 Comments/in News, Tinnitus /by admin
Phonak Wins Three Red Dot Product Design Awards. Honiton-Devon hearing.
Honiton Hearing News:
Original story taken from: The hearing Review
The Honiton Hearing Centre based in Devon U.K. are the leading South Devon hearing aid company. The very latest hearing test technology and ear wax removal are also on the premises. Based in Honiton in south Devon they can fit the very latest digital hearing aids.
Phonak, a global provider of hearing aids and wireless communication solutions, has been honored with three international Red Dot Awards for excellence in product design, the company announced. The product award winners include: Virto B-Titanium, said to be "the world's first" mainstream titanium custom hearing aid; Audéo B-Direct, a Bluetooth®* hearing aid that is designed to directly connect to both a cell phone** and TV; and EasyView Otoblock, a product for hearing care professionals that is designed to allow for deeper ear impressions. The winners were celebrated at the Red Dot Gala earlier this month in Essen, Germany.
"Three Red Dot Award winners in one year is proof of what happens when you combine Phonak's dedication to superior product design with a neverending quest to push the limits of innovation," said Thomas Lang, senior vice president at Phonak. "Receiving honors for the Virto B-Titanium and EasyView Otoblock is a tribute to the amount of research and development Phonak devotes to producing the most cosmetically appealing and highest quality custom products on the market. Meanwhile, the awards for the revolutionary Audéo B-Direct keep on adding up!"
According to Phonak, the Virto B-Titanium is "the world's first mainstream" custom hearing aid made of premium medical-grade titanium. It was designed to combine the benefits of titanium including superior strength and an extra light weight with the latest in 3D printing technology.
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Audéo B-Direct
With the Audéo B-Direct, hearing aid wearers can answer or reject a phone call and talk completely hands-free by pressing the push button on their hearing aid. Meanwhile, the optional TV Connector uses proprietary AirStream™ technology to help connect wearers to their favorite TV programming for an immersive audio experience.
The EasyView Otoblock is designed to give hearing care professionals the ability to take deeper ear impressions by allowing "full visualization" of the eardrum, according to the company. Made from the seal of a Phonak Lyric™, the EasyView Otoblock attaches to existing otoscopes and speculas and is designed to provide better vision and light during Otoblock placement. It's compatible with standard impression-making materials and stays on the impression during the scanning process, according to the company's announcement. This may result in an average of 6mm more canal length information.
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"I want to congratulate the award winners sincerely on their wonderful success in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2018," said Professor Dr Peter Zec, founder and CEO of the Red Dot Award. "Success in the competition is proof of the good design quality of the products and once again shows that companies are on the right path. When I speak about good design, I am referring to more than just an attractive product. All of the products are characterized by outstanding functionality. This demonstrates that the designers have understood their clients and their needs."
For an inside look into the people behind Phonak's Red Dot Award-winning products, visit:
Phonak Virto-B titanium 2018 Red Dot Award
Phonak EasyView Otoblock 2018 Red Dot Award
Three Red Dot Awards for Phonak in 2018
For more information, please visit www.phonak.com or www.phonakpro.com.
* Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc; Android™ is a trademark owned by Google, Inc
** with Bluetooth® 4.2 wireless technology and most older Bluetooth phones.
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New Study Examines Inequality in Treatment for Hearing Loss
July 2, 2018 /0 Comments/in News /by admin
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By Kara Gavin, Lead Public Relations Representative
Hearing loss seems like one of the great equalizers of old age, striking people of all kinds as their ears gradually lose the ability to pick out sounds or hear certain pitches.
But a new national study reveals major gaps in whether Americans over age 55 get help for their hearing loss—gaps that vary greatly by age, race, education, and income, according to an article published on the Michigan Medicine website.
In all, just over a third of older adults who say they have hearing loss are using a hearing aid to correct it, the study finds. But those who are non-Hispanic white, college educated, or have incomes in the top 25% were about twice as likely as those of other races, education levels, or income ranges to have a hearing aid.
The cost of hearing aids is most to blame, say the researchers from the University of Michigan who published the study in The Gerontologist. They presented it this week at the annual research meeting of the AcademyHealth professional society for health care researchers.
Hearing aids can cost thousands of dollars out of a patient's pocket because most health insurance programs, including Medicare, don't cover them.
In fact, the study finds that the only factor that leveled the playing field for hearing aid use was having insurance through the Department of Veterans Affairs, which covers hearing aids in many cases. Hearing-impaired veterans ages 55 to 64 were more than twice as likely as their nonveteran peers to use a hearing aid, even after the researchers corrected for other differences. The gap between veterans and nonveterans was also significant for those over 65.
But the detailed interviews conducted for the study also show that personal concerns about hearing aid use, and lack of engagement with health providers, play a role.
"Hearing aids are not easy for many to obtain due to their costs," says Michael McKee, MD, MPH, the U-M family medicine physician and assistant professor who led the analysis.
Michael McKee, MD, MPH
"However, there are a number of additional issues that place at-risk groups at an even larger disadvantage to achieving good hearing health. Many of these issues are beyond the financial aspects, including racial/ethnicity and sociocultural elements, for instance stigma and vanity."
National survey and local interviews
McKee, who uses a cochlear implant to overcome his own hearing loss, worked on the study with Helen Levy, PhD, a health economist and professor at the U-M Institute for Social Research, and other colleagues. The authors are members of the U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation.
They used survey data from the nationally representative Health and Retirement Study, which is based on interviews conducted by the Institute for Social Research with funding from the National Institutes of Health.
The analysis included data from more than 35,500 people nationwide over age 55 who said they had hearing loss. In addition, McKee and colleagues conducted in-depth interviews with 21 other older adults with hearing loss in the communities surrounding the university.
The authors conclude that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Servicesshould consider covering hearing aids for Medicare participants and those in Medicaid plans for lower-income adults of any age. Some state Medicaid plans do cover hearing aids, but it is not required.
"Many people may not realize that Medicare does not cover hearing aids," says Levy. "But it doesn't, so cost can be a significant obstacle preventing older adults with hearing loss from getting the help that they need."
More findings from the study:
The percentage of older adults with hearing loss who used a hearing aid rose with age, from about 15% of those in their late 50's to more than 57% of those in their late 80s.
Forty percent of non-Hispanic white adults with hearing loss used a hearing aid, compared with 18.4% of non-Hispanic black and 21.1% of Hispanic adults with hearing loss.
Nearly 46% of hearing-impaired older adults who had gone to college reported that they used a hearing aid, compared with just under 29% of those who hadn't graduated from high school.
Nearly half of those with incomes in the top 25% wore a hearing aid, compared with about one-quarter of those in the bottom 25%.
There were no significant differences in hearing aid use based on the size of the community where the person lived, nor their level of health literacy as measured on a standard test.
Interviews showed that cost, lack of insurance coverage (or knowledge about insurance coverage), vanity, and stigma were common reasons for not using hearing aids. Participants also cited a lack of attention to hearing loss by their primary care provider and worries about finding an audiologist they could trust.
Many interview participants who used a hearing aid mentioned efforts that hearing-related professionals made to connect them to discounts and insurance programs.
More about hearing loss
Estimates of hearing loss incidence place it at 29% of people in their 50s, 45% of those in their 60s, 68% of those in their 70s, and 89% of those in their 80s.
Previous studies have shown that untreated hearing loss reduces older adults' ability to carry out everyday tasks, reduces their quality of life, and is linked to social isolation, lower income, reduced cognitive function, and poorer physical and psychological health.
A recent study led by McKee's colleague Elham Mahmoudi, PhD, found that having a hearing aid was associated with a lower chance of being hospitalized or visiting an emergency room in the past year. That study focused on people over 65 who had severe hearing loss, and it used data from a federal database.
McKee leads the Health Info Lab, which is researching health information use and literacy among deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
This article is copyrighted by the University of Michigan and used with permission.
Original Paper: McKee MM, Choi H, Wilson S, DeJonckheere MJ, Zazove P, Levy H. Determinants of hearing aid use among older Americans with hearing loss. The Gerontologist. 2018. Available at: https://academic.oup.com/gerontologist/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/geront/gny051/5000029?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Source: Michigan Medicine/University of Michigan, The Gerontologist
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April 16, 2018 /0 Comments/in Tinnitus /by admin
Oticon ConnectClip Wins 2018 Red Dot Award for Product Design
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Oticon ConnectClip has earned a 2018 Red Dot Award for product design, the Denmark-based hearing aid manufacturer announced. A panel of international jurors recognized ConnectClip for what was said to be "outstanding design aesthetics" that incorporated a variety of technical, performance, and functionality innovations. The intermediary device is the newest addition to the Oticon connectivity devices designed to improve Oticon Opn™users' listening and communication experiences. ConnectClip will be among the award-winning designs exhibited at Red Dot Design Museums around the world.
Commenting on the award win, Gary Rosenblum, president, Oticon, Inc said, "Oticon is honored to receive another prestigious Red Dot Award, this year for our new ConnectClip. This internationally recognized symbol of excellence is a testament not only to ConnectClip's convenient, lifestyle-enhancing features, but also to the work that goes into the design and continued evolution of our Oticon Opn hearing aid, a 2017 Red Dot Award winner."
The multi-functional ConnectClip is designed to turn Oticon Opn hearing aids into a high-quality wireless headset for clear, hands-free calls from mobile phones, including iPhone® and Android™ smartphones. Sound from the mobile phones is streamed directly to the hearing aids and ConnectClip's directional microphones pick up the wearer's voice. ConnectClip serves double duty as a remote/partner microphone, helping to provide improved intelligibility of the speaker wearing it, either at a distance (up to 65 feet), in very noisy environments or in a combination of the two. Opn wearers can also use ConnectClip as a remote control for their hearing aids.
Wearable Technology Award Win
Oticon also celebrates a win at the UK's Wearable Technology and Digital Health Show Awards. Oticon Opn received the Innovation Award for wearable originality and advancement. The win reflects votes by a combined method of professional jury and public website vote.
Organizers at the Wearable Technology and Digital Health Show Awards commented on the win: "The judges felt that the Oticon solution presented a revolutionary approach to hearing loss, and that its technology presented a real opportunity for users to interact with the growing number of smart devices in the home. A worthy winner."
Learn more about the expanded Oticon Opn family, ConnectClip and entire range of wireless connectivity accessories at www.Oticon.com/Connectivity.
* Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android, Google Play, and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.
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Which hearing aids are best for me?
March 13, 2018 /0 Comments/in Hearing aids, News /by admin
Honiton and South Devon is the place to get your hearing test along with your earwax removed.
You've been diagnosed with hearing loss and the hearing healthcare professional says you'll benefit from wearing hearing aids, but which devices are best for you? The decision you make will depend greatly on the severity of your hearing loss as well as your health and the lifestyle you lead. Before you sit down to discuss options with your hearing healthcare provider, here are a few things to consider.
Are you a technology buff?
Your hearing aids should be as individual
as you are!
Hearing aids have changed a lot in the last ten years. Today's devices are nothing like those your parents or grandparents may have worn, mainly because of advances in technology. While your parents' hearing aids had to be adjusted with a tiny screwdriver by a hearing care provider, today's digital devices are programmed via computer. Gone are the days of fiddling around with bulky volume control wheels and buttons. Most of today's devices can be controlled discreetly by the wearer with smartphone apps as listening environments change. Bluetooth technology allows hearing aids to connect wirelessly to that smartphone you bought the moment it became available, tablets, televisions or car audio.
How much of a techie are you? Chances are, there's a hearing aid that can keep up with your fascination for cutting edge gadgets. If you're not a technology lover, don't despair – the technology in your new hearing aids can also work behind the scenes automatically so you can just focus on hearing your best.
Is your world noisy?
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Q: Vue2-Dropzone: How to use removeFile(file)? I created a custom Dropzone with vue2Dropzone:
<drop-zone :options="MydropzoneOptions" :include-styling="false" @vdropzone-success="UploadSuccess" @removeUpload="removeFile" id="MyDropzoneID" ref="MyDropzone" :useCustomSlot=true>

Upload Here

</drop-zone>

The uploaded files are then displayed in a seperate div with the id="uploaded":

Uploaded Files:

        <template v-for="(UploadFile,index) in MyUploads">
            Delete
        </template>

In the 'uploaded' div, beside each uploaded image (thumbnail) there is a link to delete each file. But I don't know how to implement this function. The documentation says there's a method called removeFile(file):
.removeFile(file) -->Removes a file from the dropzone area.
I created a method called removeThisFile, launched @click="removeThisFile":
    removeThisFile: function(){
        this.$refs.MyDropzone.removeFile()
        console.log("File removed!")
    }

But the result was the console saying "this.$refs.Mydropzone is undefined, which makes sense now, since only the  DOM object can pass the needed file infos.
So I decided to try the version you see at the beginning:

and in the drop-zone DOM object there's a listener to this, launching my method "removeThisFile".
   <drop-zone [..] @removeUpload="removeThisFile" [..]></drop-zone>

But this also isn't working, I don't know why, since I get no error in the console, but also the method isn't launched, since there's also no "File removed!" in the console.
Why isn't it working, is this at all the right way to do this?

A: You have to pass removeFile the file that you want to remove.
So you can set your click handler to @click="removeThisFile(UploadFile)" and then removeThisFile needs to become:
    removeThisFile: function(thisFile){
        this.$refs.MyDropzone.removeFile(thisFile)
        console.log("File removed!")
    }

A: I'm not sure if you just want to remove file with your own function, but you can set in your options props the key addRemoveLinks to true as stated in the documentation of dropzone
In your case you will have something like:
MydropzoneOptions: {
  url: "...",
  addRemoveLinks: true
}

And your files will show a delete file link on the thumbnail


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Photo Essay: A Tale of Two Towers in Chicago
For all the times I had to go to Chicago for work back in the music industry, I never got to be a real tourist. And then I stopped having to go altogether, about 10 years ago.
So, when I was back in Chicago last week for a conference, I set out for the top of the Sears Tower—by hell or high water.
Only, now it's called the Willis Tower—and while the water underfoot wasn't high per se, it had been pouring rain that day.
I asked lobby security, "Where's the tourist trap?" and was pointed me down an escalator, where a ticket-taker greeted me with a warning: "It's zero to one-mile visibility up there." Normally, you can see as far as Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
"I'm going anyway!" I declared. When else is there no line to the top of the tallest building in the world? (At least, from 1973 to 1998.)
Sears may have become irrelevant to modern shoppers (having filed for bankruptcy this week), but even a name change to "Willis Tower" in 2009 couldn't keep visitors from referring to it as the Sears Tower, even nearly a decade later. (And even after Sears actually sold the tower in 1988.)
I probably had a more memorable experience up there than most others, having braved the rain and arrived just in time for the late-day clouds to swirl around me, as I stood on a plexiglass ledge for a prime photo opp, levitating 103 floors above the skyline (making it the highest observation deck in the country).
The next morning, with skies much clearer and air 40 degrees cooler, I set off for the second-most famous tower in Chicago, the predecessor to the Sears Tower completed in 1969, also by architect Fazlur Rahman Khan (who served as engineer), the John Hancock Center.
As in the case with Sears, John Hancock Insurance gave up the naming rights to it in 2013, but that hasn't stopped anyone from continuing to say the name colloquially.
Although the "360 Chicago" observation deck experience offers a view of the Chicago skyline (from, as the name suggests, all directions) on just the 94th floor (compared to the Sears Tower's 103rd floor)...
...it certainly is no worse than its sibling supertall skyscraper (better weather notwithstanding).
And fans of the Sears Tower can get a good look at it from the John Hancock Center...
...which is currently unnamed (save for its address, 875 North Michigan Avenue) until somebody else secures the naming rights to it.
I actually prefer the tapered obelisk of the John Hancock Center, with its X-shaped exterior braces, over the cigarette pack of the Sears Tower.
But either way, after years of visiting, I feel like I've finally seen Chicago for the first time.
I certainly haven't seen everything, and I probably never will. But climbing to the top of its two tallest towers turned out to be a good way to take in a lot of view all at once—and to make this trip really count.
Those views will last me, even if I don't return to the Windy City for another 10 years.
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There's a trailer for the new movie coming out in October based on the legendary PC game Doom. Staring the Rock and directed by Andrezej "it's ok, even my mom doesn't know how to spell my name!" Bartkowiak. Looks like it might turn out ok, has an Alien vibe to it. It just better not be rated "PG". And it better have a chainsaw. And gibs. Rotsa gibs.


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Today in labor history: Workers take power in Kiev
December 11, 2012	1:00 PM CST By Special to People's World
On December 11, 1905, in support of the worker uprising and general strike in Moscow, the Council of Workers' Deputies of Kiev, in the Ukraine, decided to stage a mass uprising against oppressive czarist rule. The next day, all major organizations of the city stopped operation. The majority of the protesting workers were concentrated in the Shuliavka district of Kiev.
They declared Shuliavka a workers' republic in Kiev. Students and faculty of the Kiev Polytechnic Institute, where the uprising's headquarters was based, supported the workers' struggle.
On the first day of the uprising, the Council of Workers' Deputies published a manifesto whose wording resonates for us today. It proclaimed:
"Citizens of the Shuliavka republic protest for the abolition of absolute monarchy, for the freedom of speech and assembly, for social services, for amnesty of political prisoners, for a national emancipation of Ukrainians, Poles, and Jews, and other nationalities of the Russian Empire, for the immediate end to the Jewish pogroms, which embarrasses our people."
In addition, the workers demanded a pension, normal working conditions, removal of unnecessary fines, a better medical service, and a system of government protection.
On December 15, the territory of Shuliavka was surrounded by the Russian Army and local czarist authorities. The police began mass arrests and confiscated any weapons they found. More than 78 people were arrested. The next day, the uprising was put down by a 2,000-strong armed force consisting mainly of gendarmes and Cossack cavalry.
Just 12 years later, in the virtually bloodless Russian Revolution of 1917, workers and peasants led by V. I. Lenin and the Bolsheviks, overthrew the czarist empire under the slogan "Peace, bread, and land."
Photo: A monument to the Shuliavka Republic in Kiev, Ukraine. Wikipedia
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It's too bad that there has to be an epic fire season before the U.S. government realizes that the Forest Service's spending habits are part of the problem. Seems the department has been borrowing money from its fire prevention program to pay for firefighting.
As of Sept. 14, wildland fire suppression costs for this fiscal year have exceeded $2 billion, according to a release from USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue. This makes it the most expensive year on record. And, this probably doesn't include the money spent by the individual fire stations fighting these fires or the farmers and ranchers trying to protect their homes and property.
Fortunately Perdue is pushing for fire suppression efforts to be treated the same as other disasters. Makes perfect sense to me. Losing something to fire is definitely up there with losing something to a flood.
This would leave the fire prevention funds to be spent on what they should be spent on like prescribed burns, harvesting and insect control.
According to the National Interagency Fire Center website, on Sept. 15, California was fighting 9 large fires, Idaho, 5, Montana, 22, Nevada, 1, New Mexico, 1, Oregon, 14, South Dakota, 2, Texas, 1, Utah, 2, Washington, 8, and Wyoming, 1. Also, there are 66 active large fires affecting 1.71 million acres. If you want to keep track of wildfires go to https://www.nifc.gov/fireInfo/nfn.htm. There is a lot of good information on that website.
I have only been up close and personal with one fire in my lifetime, other than starting things on fire on my kitchen stove. Oh, and that toaster oven that I used to have.
There was a fire that started in some CRP land northwest of Grand Forks, N.D. It was about 9:30 p.m., and I just happened to be driving by and, of course, my journalistic instincts kicked in and I drove over to the fire. I got there before the fire department so I drove up close as I could until I realized that my truck would soon be consumed by flames if I didn't turn around. As you can imagine, a fire can pick up quickly in heavy, dry grass. I got turned around and found that the fire department was there and they had blocked the road I was on. But I got around the road block and found my way to where all the action was. I watched the firefighters for a while, got some quotes from the fire chief and sped back to the newsroom to write a story. That fire fortunately was contained before the next morning.
I sure wouldn't want to see a fire like that heading toward my home or my property.


Sport management alum Michael Brooks, Jr. '16 currently works as the head coach for the Barker High School boys varsity basketball team. His daily responsibilities include planning practice schedules, managing players, and developing the skills and conduct necessary for the team to compete at a high level.
Here, Brooks reflects on how his Medaille education opened many doors for him, which made his career possible. He also emphasizes the importance of gaining experience for success in the sports industry.
In my search for a college, I wanted to find a place that wasn't too far from home but would get me out of my hometown of Rochester. Buffalo was the place for that, and Medaille was a perfect fit, because I was looking to attend a small school where I could engage with my professors and feel a sense of community.
My favorite part of the sport management program was the professors. In particular, David Lukow, Esq. comes to mind when I think back on my college career. He was one of the first professors I had at Medaille, and he seemed to actually care about the students in his class. Professor Lukow was interested in why we were there, where we came from, and who we wanted to be. I greatly appreciate his kindness and influence.
What types of things did you learn about yourself and your career goals from your studies? And how did your experience in the sport management program contribute to your current career path?
I learned early on in my Medaille education that leadership is an important quality to possess in the sports industry. I graduated feeling confident in leading a team, as well as an organization, thanks to the skills I gained at Medaille College.
The opportunities granted to me during my time at Medaille directly contributed to my current career path. I completed my required internship at St. Joe's High School, where I worked side-by-side with the athletic director, doing day-to-day tasks. The internship resulted in me becoming St. Joe's freshman boys basketball head coach, and that experience helped me gain the knowledge I use to successfully coach an athletics team. Medaille opened various other doors for me during my time as a student, including a sales position with the Buffalo Bills and several sports management positions with the YMCA.
In my work, I always think back to what I learned during my college career. I try my best to implement industry best practices into my daily routine.
What advice would you give to current sport management students or those trying to decide on a major?
I would advise any student to be active within their college community and to accept as many opportunities as they can, because all professional experiences add value to their career path. In the sports field, it's all about your experiences. So the more you do, the more you set yourself up for success when you graduate.


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Perinatal OCD: Mental Illness and Motherhood
Story from Mind
Amber Roberts
Photographed by Gunnar Larson
At the best of times, having a baby is an enormous transition to undertake. When coupled with perinatal obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), an often misdiagnosed and misunderstood condition, having a baby can become a dark, traumatic and crippling experience. Perinatal OCD is characterised by recurrent thoughts that some sort of harm and/or contamination will happen to your baby – thoughts which many mothers do not want to admit to having. These are followed by intense anxiety and compulsions such as obsessive hand-washing or checking on the baby's welfare. Perinatal OCD is thought to affect up to 1% of women during pregnancy and around 3% in the following year. This amounts to 20,000 UK mothers per year, however given that many mothers are too ashamed to seek help, these numbers may be much higher.
Cath, perinatal OCD campaigner, 35, has had OCD symptoms since the age of four, which were heavily exacerbated by her pregnancy. "I've had seven miscarriages so I get really anxious anyway when I'm pregnant and this gets blown way out of proportion because of the OCD," she says. For those who have had no symptoms before, the OCD is triggered by the pregnancy and as such can go undiagnosed for months.
This was the case for Ana Clare Rouds, mother of two and author of Dancing on the Edge of Sanity, a memoir about her experience of perinatal OCD. She told Refinery29, "I didn't even know I had perinatal OCD, I thought I had postnatal depression, so one of the things that I became obsessed with was my actual condition- what did I have?"
Sufferers of perinatal OCD often confuse their disorder with postpartum psychosis, confusing the intrusive thoughts characteristic of OCD with hallucinations or delusions characteristic of psychosis. Ana shares with me one of the most disturbing thoughts she would have. "We had this, like a wooden stove we used to heat our home and I had this fear that my son would drop into the fire. It wasn't at all that I wanted to drop him into the fire, I just had this fear, that if I was standing too close, he might fall into the fire."
While such an image is undoubtedly traumatic for mothers, research has shown that intrusive thoughts regarding deliberate or accidental harm are relatively normal, occurring in 80% of the general population and even more commonly in new parents. Being aware of the fragility of your child and the possibilities of harm is arguably just an evolutionary necessity. Dr Fiona Challacombe, an expert in perinatal OCD, emphasises that, "Lots of people have thoughts of cot death and these sorts of things at that time and that's clearly what you should be thinking at that point."
So if these thoughts are normal, what makes them so disruptive? The consensus among experts is that it's not the thoughts themselves, but rather the negative interpretation of the thoughts that characterise OCD. Dr Adam Radomsky, a consultant for Maternal OCD, told Refinery29, "If you decide that those thoughts make you a danger or make you bad or evil or if you're worried they might mean that you're crazy - that's what will really put you at risk." This was clearly the case with Ana who says that as soon as she had any distressing thoughts of harm, instead of brushing them off, she thought, "Oh my goodness I must have psychosis, I must want to hurt this baby."
Cath has had similar intrusive thoughts but doesn't like to go into them publicly. She did say that, "One of the examples commonly given is of a woman who hides all the knives in her house. That's something that I did; I had my husband hide them so I didn't know where they were. I was worried about an accident happening or going mad or losing control." Cath says that some women are so afraid they are going to contaminate their baby that it gets to the point that their hands are raw from washing, or they stop eating altogether.
That fact that women with perinatal OCD go to such extremes to stop the harm they fear happening to their baby is one of many indicators that they do not actually wish to harm their baby. In fact, there are no recorded cases of people with perinatal OCD acting on their thoughts of harm. Just as it tends to be very religious people that fear they'll be blasphemous, with perinatal OCD it tends to be mothers who fear that they'll hurt their children. "You fear the worst possible thing that could happen for you," says Cath. "The most opposite thing to who you actually are." This is presumably why thoughts of harm are so difficult for mothers to disclose.
The shame of disclosing these difficulties is often compounded by fears of being misjudged by professionals as a harmful parent, which is exactly what happened to Ana. "I was treated like I had the intention of burning my baby, and that's freaky in your mind. If you confide to doctors that this is what you're afraid of, and their response is, 'yeah, you can't be near your son, you are a threat to your baby', that just results in such a mind game." Ana was even committed to a psychiatric institution under the advice of a crisis councillor who had met with her for a brief 15 minutes. Although she was only there for 24 hours, she says, "I thought of it as jail, I just knew I needed to leave and be with my son. It was the most difficult time of my life for sure."
This lack of knowledge and understanding around perinatal OCD is scarily widespread. When I asked Cath if she'd had any negative responses from healthcare professionals, she just laughs "oh yeah", and tells me story after story. "I was suicidal at 26 weeks and my midwife wrote 'emotionally well' in my notes, even though she'd been told about it. She didn't want to understand." As shocking as these reactions are, they're less surprising when you consider the latest NSPCC report on perinatal mental health, which shows that 29% of midwives said they had received no content on mental health in their training, whilst 42% of GPs said they lacked specialist knowledge for people with severe mental illnesses.
Both Cath and Ana eventually found support and met with specialists who understood. A psychiatrist immediately took Ana out of the institution, and Cath says an ante-natal clinic in Birmingham were "absolutely amazing." Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a talking therapy aimed at eradicating unhelpful behaviours and ideas, is the most common treatment used for perinatal OCD. It is thought to have about a 67% success rate, helping at least three quarters of sufferers. Dr Radomsky says, "Unfortunately there are some people who don't respond, but a lot of people with the right help can see their problem vanish with CBT. For that reason, if you're the kind of person who's tried a CBT therapist and it hasn't quite worked for you, I always recommend trying another." Both Cath and Ana said that it was immensely helpful, with Cath saying, "It's absolutely life-changing. It gave me back so much, I think its probably the reason that my marriage is still intact."
An element of the CBT that Cath found particularly useful was exposure and response prevention, a treatment that exposes subjects to their fears so that they discontinue their escape response. Cath explains: "Say if I had a fear that if I was with my kids, I might go mad and lose control and stab them. I had to write it down until my anxiety response was reduced. The therapist knew I wouldn't do it, the psychiatrist knew I wouldn't do it, and deep down I knew I wouldn't do it – but the fear was ruining my life."
Although not a treatment as such, Dr Challacombe highlights that peer support can be very useful, and speaking to others who have been through the same can be incredibly comforting. Cath emphasises that, "Women aren't alone, you can feel as isolated as you feel when you've got a mental illness but if you don't feel able to speak to a doctor first, reach out to all the other women out there. There are communities on Twitter and Facebook with other women who have been through this already. Look for advocacy, there are women talking about it."
Although perinatal OCD is slowly getting more attention, with organisations like Maternal OCD and campaigners like Cath doing what they can to eradicate the stigma, much more needs to be done to increase knowledge and awareness around the problem, not only in public spheres but also in healthcare communities. Dr Radomsky adds that he'd love to see it become part of parental education too, because becoming a parent can be about more than just changing a nappy.
Ana's book, Dancing on the Edge of Sanity, can be purchased here.
Perinatal OCD - Mental Illness And Motherhood
Mind • Health
written by Amber Roberts
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Admiral Rogers joined Brunswick in July 2019 following a 37 year career in the U.S. Navy and is a senior advisor to the firm in the areas of cyber security, privacy, geopolitics, technology and intelligence as well as crisis management and the challenges of leading large organizations in a democratic society in the digital age.
Mike retired from the Navy in 2018 after rising to the rank of four star admiral. He culminated his career with a four plus year stint serving simultaneously as Commander, U.S. Cyber Command and Director, National Security Agency – creating the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) then newest large war fighting organization and leading the U.S. government's largest intelligence organization. In those roles he worked extensively with the leadership of the U.S. government, the DoD, and the U.S. Intelligence community as well as their international counterparts in the conduct of cyber and intelligence activity across the globe. He also assisted in the development of national and international policy with respect to cyber, intelligence and technology – including extensive work with corporate leadership in the finance, IT, telecommunications and technology sectors.
Mike is a graduate of Auburn University and also holds a Masters of Science in National Security. He is a distinguished graduate of the National war College and a graduate of highest distinction from the Naval War College. He is also an MIT Seminar XXI fellow and a Harvard Senior Executive in National Security alum
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U.S.-Iran Crisis: Outlook and Implications
Executive Summary: The immediate crisis following the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. airstrike and Iran's retaliatory missile strikes against two U.S. airbases appears to have settled down. However, the conditions for a future flare-up remain in place because the underlying conditions have not changed. Going forward, each side is likely to double down on its stated strategic objective, with Iran pushing for an end to U.S. presence in the region and the U.S. pushing for an end to the Iranian nuclear program. Further, the norms that had previously prevented an open exchange of fire between the two sides have been eroded.
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Hawks coach Nate McMillan wants season paused over massive COVID outbreak
Nate McMillan
30 December 2021, 12:06 am ·2-min read
American basketball player-coach
With players entering health and safety protocols seemingly constantly, and cases are rising at a record rate across the country, Atlanta Hawks coach Nate McMillan thinks that the NBA needs to take a break.
"Of course," he said, the season should pause so teams can get healthy and regroup.
"I think that way, but it's not up to me," he said Tuesday, via the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "The league is trying to keep this season going. Of course, it's really frustrating for us and a lot of other teams. But there isn't anything we can do other than follow the direction of the league. We are trying to bring in players to replace guys who go into protocol. It's a real challenge, and the timing really couldn't be any worse for us to start a six-game road trip with a number of our guys in protocol."
Though McMillan would love to see a break, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has said that there are no plans to pause or stop the season — something the NHL did earlier this month.
Over 170 NBA players or coaches have entered the health and safety protocols in recent weeks, which has prompted teams to scramble and sign G League players to 10 day deals just to try and fill a roster. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault was the latest coach to enter protocols on Tuesday, joining Suns coach Monty Williams, Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Lakers coach Frank Vogel and Bulls coach Billy Donovan.
The NBA and the players association agreed to a new policy this week that allows players to return after just five days instead of 10 after testing positive. The league is also requiring all teams to host a booster event by the end of the year to try and get as many people fully vaccinated as possible. About 97% of the league is fully vaccinated.
The United States is averaging a record-high 301,000 new cases each day, according to The New York Times, which is a 153% increase over the past two weeks. There were more than 488,000 new cases on Wednesday alone, too, which also set a new record. As of Wednesday night, about 71% of Americans aged 12 and up are fully vaccinated.
The Hawks fell to the Chicago Bulls 131-117 on Wednesday night, which marked the first of a six-game road trip. They currently have 12 players in protocols.
"It's just a sick feeling," McMillan said, via the Journal-Constitution. "The timing is definitely bad to be losing guys when you are going on a six-game road trip. Every day you are just wondering what's going to happen next. You walk into the office this morning knowing that you are already down players and you get the news that three of your players and a couple coaches go down.
"They have to go into protocol and we have to continue on."
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Most of today was one long climb. I didn't really get going until 10am due to 4 different people who stopped me in various places in Villamaría and the road out of Manizales to ask me what I was doing. I'm getting good at telling that story… Even a couple of cops stopped to see what was up.
The climb actually felt easy compared to the weekend's ride, even though it was pretty much uninterrupted for 1,700 meters and had long stretches of 5-10 percent grades. The pavement just felt like I was riding on glass. At a work site about halfway up I started talking to two guys who were selling empanadas. 20 minutes later I left much more educated about Colombian politics tan when I arrived. They were very pleased that I was having a good time in their country. A few kilometers up the road I hit a milestone: 15,000 kilometers for the trip. It feels like years ago that I left Esquel, Argentina to start the journey.
I reached the top of the pass (about 3,700 meters altitude) a little after 4pm. A couple on a motorcycle told me it was a long way to the next town so I decided to keep my eyes out for camping possibilities. There was nothing to be had for the next 15 kilometers even though the area isn't that populated; it's just one of those cliff roads that has no flat land anywhere. The descent was pretty hectic due to some overly eager trucks, some construction work, and a heavy fog. I started running out of light and was getting worried when I ran into a little 4-building settlement by the side of the road that consisted of a gas station, a run-down "hotel", an abandoned restaurant, and a little house.
I spent the evening hanging out with the characters at the gas station, talking about Colombia and South America. The owner's wife served up an excellent dinner of chorizo, frijoles, fried banana, and rice. The hotel room was the grimmest I've had since Bolivia but it bailed me out.
Got herself nice little bed by the side of the road.
15,000 kilometers for the trip!
Fog and cold on the descent.
My "hotel" room. It felt like I was back in Bolivia (dirty, bowed mattress, sheets of dubious cleanliness, large unidentified insects making appearances, etc...) just more expensive.