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Jerry Herman life and biography
Jerry Herman biography
Birthplace : Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Credited as : Composer, lyricist,
Jerry Herman wrote the music and the lyrics for three of the longest running musicals in Broadway history, Hello Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles.
Jerry Herman was born on July 10, 1931 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the only child of Harry Herman, a gym teacher, and Ruth Sachs Herman, a former pianist and singer. His parents also ran a camp in upstate New York, where Herman spent his summers as a child.
Herman wrote in his memoirs, "I learned about prejudice at an early age, when a group of neighborhood boys threw stones at me on my way to Hebrew school." His parents were active in the local Jewish community center, and they made their shy son attend events there.
Harry and Ruth Herman loved music. Harry played the saxophone and Ruth played the piano and accordion. After dinner each night the family would play show tunes. The Hermans attended Broadway shows once a week, and Herman recalled that he was inspired by the performance of Ethel Merman, at the age of 14.
Herman had a close relationship with his mother and she always encouraged his love of music. Herman's relationship with his father was more difficult. The gym instructor wanted his son to be athletic. Herman had no interest in sports, which greatly disappointed his father. In high school, Herman had few friends. He came straight home from school to play the piano and rarely socialized voluntarily. At the age of 18, Herman staged a musical at his parents' summer camp, which was a great success. Herman's father was finally proud of him.
Herman studied architecture and design at the Parsons School of Design for one year. After receiving encouragement from a famous songwriter, Herman decided to give song writing a chance. He transferred to the University of Miami, which had a very modern theater department. There he learned how to act, direct, and design a show. On his first day of college, Herman met Carol Dorian. The two remained close friends until her death. Herman joined a fraternity and became much more social. Many years later, the University of Miami named a theater after him.
In 1954, Herman put on a show of the material he wrote in college. I Feel Wonderful was an off-Broadway musical revue which played at the Theatre De Lys and was financed by Herman's father. Herman was pleased that his mother was able to attend the show, because she was ill with cancer and died that same year, at the age of 44. In a 1986 interview with People Weekly Herman said of his mother, "She was glamorous like Mame and witty like Dolly. When she walked into a room, she lit it up." Carol Channing, a friend since 1963, thinks Ruth is the key to understanding Herman and his work. "He grew up adoring this big, pizzazzy woman. Jerry always writes for wonderful, big avalanches of women. Jerry never replaced his mother in his life. He's been writing for her ever since."
About a year after Ruth Herman died, his father re-married and moved to Miami. Herman, who had been still living with his father, found his own apartment in New York City. He became very close to his mother's sister, Belle.
In 1958, Herman put together a cabaret show called Nightcap, at a jazz club in Greenwich Village. The show received rave reviews and soon after, Herman had an agent, Priscilla Morgan. Nightcap ran for two years.
In 1960, Herman turned his cabaret show into a theatrical venture called Parade by adding scenery, costumes, and a big-name star. After the show had run for a few weeks, a real estate tycoon named Gerard Oestreicher asked Herman to create a Broadway show about Israel.
Herman flew to Israel with the sciptwriter, Don Appell. Representatives of the Israeli government gave the two Americans a tour of their country. While Herman was very impressed with what he saw, he felt that he was being subjected to government propaganda. He and Appell decided to rent a car and see what they could for themselves. Herman noted the unrest, the fear, and the poverty of the country, as well as its good points.
Appell suggested they write a show about a group of American widows who take a trip to Israel. The show that was developed from this idea was Milk and Honey, starring Molly Picon. This was Herman's first Broadway production. The New York opening took place on October 10, 1961. The show got rave reviews and Herman was nominated for a Tony Award for the score. The 27-year-old Herman became one of the youngest composers on Broadway.
Producer David Merrick, who according to Herman's memoirs was "a very tough man who loved to intimidate people," saw Milk and Honey and asked to meet with Herman. Merrick was looking for a composer-lyricist to write the songs for Hello Dolly! Herman asked if he could read the script and if he could have the weekend to come up with some songs. The five foot, eight inch, 135-pound composer-lyricist described that weekend in his memoirs. "Those three days were the turning point of my career. I produced those four songs in two days of the wildest, most intensive writing binge of my life. I was like a crazed person, pacing up and down in the middle of the night, scribbling down lyrics and popping candy in my mouth. But I was young, I was full of energy, and I wanted this happy, brightly colored American musical more than anything in the world. I was determined to get this job. There was a new aggressiveness in me, this desperate need to prove something to myself. I killed myself for this job." On Monday morning, after hearing the songs, Merrick said, "Kid, the show is yours."
The production was an enormous hit and Herman developed a close friendship with its star, Carol Channing. Working on the show, however, was emotionally traumatic because of the difficult personality of Merrick. Herman won numerous awards, including a Tony for Best Composer and Lyricist of 1964. The show ran on Broadway for seven years and was made into a movie starring Barbra Streisand in 1969.
Herman's next triumph was Mame, a musical about an orphan who goes to live with his Aunt Mame. Herman helped Angela Lansbury get the role of Mame, and the two became close friends. Herman loved working on the show, which won Variety's Best Lyrics award. Mame ran on Broadway for five years, from 1966 to 1971.
Herman wrote songs for Dear World, a musical version of the play The Madwoman of Chaillot. Angela Lansbury played the Madwoman and won a Tony Award for her performance. Although the show ran for six months, it was not a big success.
Herman's next show, Mack and Mabel, was about Hollywood producer Mack Sennett and silent film star Mabel Normand. The show ran for six months in 1974. About 10 years later, when an ice-skating team performed to the overture from Mack and Mabel during the 1984 Olympics, the music from the show became quite popular. In 1995, the show was revived in England. Of all his shows, Herman's favorite score was the one written for Mack and Mabel.
After the initial failure of Mack and Mabel, Herman became depressed and did not want to write musicals anymore. The financial success of Dolly allowed Herman to buy an old firehouse and renovate it. The magazine House Beautiful ran an article on it, and Herman's second career was born. During the 1970s, he turned to decorating houses and reselling them. Herman could have lived well just off the profits of his hits, but he found decorating to be therapeutic.
Herman wrote the songs for the musical The Grand Tour, which came out in 1979. He wrote of the show in his memoirs, "It got nice notices because it was a nice show. It just didn't have the energy and the excitement to become a real hit. And now here I was, with my third failure in a row."
Herman wrote the score to La Cage aux Folles, a musical about two middle-aged gay lovers. One of the songs in the show, "I Am What I Am," has become the gay national anthem. The show won six prizes at the 1984 Tony Awards and had a Broadway run of five years. Gay critics claim La Cage aux Folles is too safe, but Herman believes, "One day when they are old and gray they will realize what this show is doing for their cause and send a thank-you note."
Jerry's Girls, a revue featuring 37 tunes from nearly all Herman's musicals, was quite popular. He argued in a Time magazine article that in the theater, "The strongest single force you could have is a larger-than-life lady on the stage," explaining his love for the big female lead. The show was a statement about what Herman stands for, "the simple, hummable show tune," he noted in a 1986 People Weekly interview. Herman lives his life simply, too. A good time for Herman is "going out to the movies and then out for a hamburger with friends."


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I grew up in a part of Denver that is almost identical to Southeast Georgetown. That is why I moved here in 2001 and have no intention of leaving. Before coming here, I served in the United States Air Force for 10 years and then went back to school to earn my degree in Management, Information Systems from Texas A&M, Corpus Christi.
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Southwestern University's Upward Bound Program.
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Rebecca Mireles
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Rebecca Mireles is has been employed at the Boys and Girls Club for a total of 7 years and is their Teen Director. She is also employed as a Bail agent for Williamson County with Off the Hook Bail Bonds for a total of 11 years. In the past, she's worked for the Williamson Burnet County Head Start in Georgetown and Round Rock for 7 years and was Parent President for 2 years.
For 6 years, Rebecca has also been on the Project Graduation, a program offered by many high schools. She attended Austin Community College and Central Texas College in Killeen.
Rebecca has three wonderful children: Dominic, Aelissa and Sadye.
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Lisa Nava
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My name is Lisa Nava. I was born and raised in Georgetown, Texas. I graduated from Georgetown High School. I received my Associates Degree in Speech from Austin Community College. I am currently working on my Bachelor's Degree in Communications with a minor in Public Relations at Concordia University-Texas.
I am the principal's secretary for Richarte High School in Georgetown, Texas. My husband Ben and I have four children and three grandchildren. I am the community advisor for the Native American Student Organization at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. My family and I participate in Native American powwows and we do performances and speaking engagements regarding the Native American culture.
Director of Health Outreach
Ritalinda D'Andrea Lee, PhD
Ritalinda is a community-based public health researcher with expertise in program outcome evaluation, participatory research methods, health services delivery research and intervention design. She holds a doctorate in counseling and has been a mental health clinician who specialized in behavioral medicine for children and adults with chronic and acute illnesses. Dr Lee served on the faculty of 4 graduate and medical schools where she taught courses in research methods, statistics and community health interventions.
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Director of Immigrant Services
Mike Sebald
Mike Sebald resides in southeastern Georgetown. He is a retired insurance claim consultant who worked for 37 years with the State Farm Insurance Companies. Mike has volunteered as an English language tutor and has done immigration work with the Immigration Project in Illinois and Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services in Austin. He has applied for accreditation as a Department of Justice Accredited Representative, so he can provide immigration legal assistance to eligible Georgetown area clients through SEGCC.
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Program Consultant
Kenneth Witherspoon
BS Vassar College Psychology, minor English, Drama
MFA Catholic University, Playwriting, Theatre History
Before moving to Texas I spent twelve years as an Information Specialist for the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore Maryland where I worked with the National Library of Medicine and other Research Universities/Facilities and assisted in the development of the Aids, Human Genome and other medical/research databases. My employment experience since moving to Austin from Baltimore has been as the Grants Coordinator for Helping the Aging, Needy and Disabled Inc; Grants and Contracts Coordinator for El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission; Grants and Contracts Manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas [BBBS-CT]; Director of Development for American YouthWorks; Grants Specialist for the Region XIII Education Service Center [RESCXIII] in Texas; and Information Specialist at Hogg Foundation Library. Honors include the Horace Morse Award for Excellence in Study of History, International Foundation for Theatre Research and Alden B Dow Creativity Fellowship. Also a playwright, director, his performances include Hoke Colburn in Driving Miss Daisy, the role of ex-Negro League baseball player Troy Maxsome in August Wilson's Fences, Lord Capulet in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, a calypso singer in the American premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Derek Walcot's Pantomine, and the Voice of God in the Wakefield Cycles. His plays have won the Baltimore, South Carolina, and National Black Theatre Festivals and been performed in New York City, Illinois, Michigan, Washington DC and San Antonio.
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Director of Educational Outreach
Janna Wehring
Janna was born and raised right here in Central Texas. Four generations of her family live in and near Georgetown to this day. She obtained her BBA in Management from Texas State University and proceeded to work for small business owners in the area. Growing up in the outdoors of the Texas hill country, unknowingly prepared her to keep safety top of mind along with a love of nature and animals. She has been a foster for PAWS of Austin Great Dane Rescue for the past 5 years, and in 2020 joined the wonderful group of fosters at Williamson County Animal Shelter that specializes in puppies and new momma dogs. She saw COVID-19 as a call to action and has enjoyed working with Southeast Georgetown Community Council to facilitate solutions around education.
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Al Palmer
Al is a IT professional with a background in computer programming, web development and a masters in geographical information systems, specializing in working with non-profit organizations.
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Seventeen Mile Rocks, a rural and industrial place until the mid-1970s, is a residential suburb on the Brisbane River. Opposite Fig Tree Pocket, it is 17 nautical miles and 11 km in a straight line from central Brisbane. It is the chronological last of the 'centenary suburbs', south-west of Brisbane.
The rocks in the Brisbane River formed a blockage to boats and in 1862 they were partly removed. The river in that area is known as Mermaid Reach, and was regarded as one of the finest stretches. The adjoining land was good for timber and farming, and much of it was acquired by the Sinnamon family and farmed for over a century. Their first farmhouse (1869) in Seventeen Mile Rocks Road survives, as does a former Methodist church (1888), now the Rocks Uniting Church. The Sinnamon family constructed a bark and shingle church in 1880. Their homestead Glen Ross (1887) burnt down in July 2007.
Seventeen Mile Rocks was described in the 1903 Australian handbook:
In 1959 land subdivisions began for the Centenary suburbs of Jindalee, Jamboree Heights etc. Hercules Sinnamon, a landowner east of the Centenary Highway held out, wanting to keep his land rural, largely succeeding until the 1980s. The Jindalee primary school took children away from the Rocks school (1868) which closed in 1966. The most significant development was the Sinnamon Retirement Village (1977), a Methodist project just east of the Centenary Highway. Jennings and Hooker residential estates followed in the 1980s, the former being named Sinnamon Park. A Sinnamon Park Progress Association was formed and lobbied for the creation of a new suburb: Sinnamon Park was detached from Seventeen Mile Rocks in 1989.
The river shoreline had been turned over to industrial uses, a notable example being Queensland Cement Ltd in Sinnamon Park. In Seventeen Mile Rocks a local action group agitated for parklands in 1989, including the site of the defunct Western Drive-In theatre. The drive-in site at Molesworth and Argyle Streets came under housing, but riverside land was reserved. In 2003 the Brisbane City Council completed its 26 ha Riverside Park.
During 1991-2001 the population of Seventeen Mile Rocks and Sinnamon Park grew by 145% to 6725. Most of the growth was in Seventeen Mile Rocks. The Edenbrook Drive estate, in both suburbs, was a sought-after area in 2001, with nearly a quarter of the area being reserved as bushland open space.
Seventeen Mile Rocks is houses and parklands. Shopping and schools are in Sinnamon Park, Jindalee, Darra and Mount Ommaney.
FLOODS 2011
The Rocks Riverside Park was flooded in January 2011 along with a built-up area to its west. The linear park and wetland south of Oldfield Road was also flooded.
The census populations of Seventeen Mile Rocks and Sinnamon Park have been:
and Sinnamon Park 1911 85
Seventeen Mile Rocks 2006 2899
H.V Sinnamon, The gentleman farmer's paradise: a story of pioneering last century in Jindalee, other Centenary suburbs, 17 Mile Rocks and Oxley by several families including the Sinnamon, 17 Mile Rocks, H.V. Sinnamon, 1980
Meg Gordon and Lynda Young, Pastoralists of Brisbane town's fringe: pioneers of Seventeen Mile Rocks and Wolston, Brisbane, Centenary Suburbs Historical Society, 2010
Meg Gordon, Thomas Boyland, an adaptive man: pioneer steamboat proprietor, coal miner, pastoralist, Centenary Suburbs Historical Society, 2008
Meg Gordon, When river was roadway: pioneer farmers of Brisbane's Seventeen Mile Rocks district, Centenary Suburbs Historical Society, 2011
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Erehof Raalte is gelegen op de algemene begraafplaats van Raalte in de Nederlandse provincie Overijssel. Deze Gemenebestoorlogsgraven liggen in de zuidwesthoek van de begraafplaats. Er staan 27 stenen met daarop de volgende namen:

Geschiedenis
In de nacht van 19 op 20 juni 1942 was een Wellingtonbommenwerper, de Z8339 van het 305e Squadron, op missie naar Noord-Duitsland. Op de terugweg in de buurt van Raalte werd het vliegtuig aangevallen door een Duitse nachtjager. Het toestel stortte rond half drie 's nachts neer op ca. 5 km ten zuidoosten van Raalte. Vier bemanningsleden overleefden de crash niet. Zij werden begraven op de begraafplaats van Raalte. Eén lid van de bemanning overleefde de crash, luitenant S. Madejcztk. Hij geraakte in krijgsgevangenschap.

Op 24 mei 1943 werd een Halifax, de DK 169 van het 76e Squadron, tijdens zijn missie geraakt door de Duitse luchtafweer. Daarbij werd het hoogteroer ernstig beschadigd. Tezamen met zijn boordwerktuigkundige wist de piloot de bommenwerper buiten het bereik van de luchtafweer te brengen. Even later werd de aangeschoten bommenwerper echter aangevallen door een nachtjager, waarbij de twee boordschutters gedood werden. Het toestel stortte neer bij Broekland. De twee boordschutters werden begraven op de algemene begraafplaats in Raalte. De overige bemanningsleden werden krijgsgevangen gemaakt.

In de nacht van 28 mei 1943 werd een Halifax II, de HR 775 van het 158e Squadron, door een Duitse nachtjager aangevallen en neergeschoten, de bommenwerper stortte neer tussen Nieuw Heeten en Okkenbroek, 3 km ten zuiden van Raalte. De 6 bemanningsleden kwamen allen om het leven en werden begraven op de algemene begraafplaats Raalte.

Op 12 juni 1943 werd een Lancasterbommenwerper, de ED 914 van het 103e Squadron, aangevallen door een nachtjager. Bij Heeten in de provincie Overijssel stortte het vliegtuig neer. Vier bemanningsleden kwamen om het leven, drie werden krijgsgevangen gemaakt. De vier om het leven gekomen bemanningsleden werden begraven op de algemene begraafplaats van Raalte.

Op 13 juni 1943, dus een dag later, stortte een Lancasterbommenwerper, de ED584 van het 49e Squadron, met een enorme klap neer op het land van de heer Duteweerd in Mariënheem. Alle bemanningsleden kwamen daarbij om. Vijf bemanningsleden liggen begraven op de algemene begraafplaats van Raalte. Twee bemanningsleden zijn nimmer teruggevonden.

In de nacht van 29 op 30 maart 1943 nam een Lancasterbommenwerper, de ED435 van het 49e Squadron, deel aan een missie naar Berlijn. Boven het doelengebied werd de bommenwerper geraakt door de Duitse luchtafweer en raakte hij onbestuurbaar. Enkele bemanningsleden verlieten het toestel per parachute, maar even later kreeg de bemanning het vliegtuig toch weer onder controle. Boven Overijssel werd het al aangeschoten toestel aangevallen door een Duitse nachtjager. Om 04.27 uur stortte het toestel bij Heeten in de provincie Overijssel neer. Twee bemanningsleden kwamen bij de crash om het leven. Zij werden begraven op de algemene begraafplaats van Raalte. De overige bemanningsleden werden uiteindelijk krijgsgevangen gemaakt.

Op 9 maart 1945 stortte een Hawker Typhoon, de RB 381 van het 193e Squadron, neer in de buurt van de spoorlijn nabij Raalte. De piloot kwam daarbij om het leven. Hij werd begraven op de algemene begraafplaats van Raalte.

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I have todayfound out that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Widnes for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I establish that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
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How does conveyancing in Widnes differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Widnes approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because builders in Widnes tend to acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Widnes or who has acted in the same development.
I would like to let out my leasehold flat in Widnes. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Is permission from the freeholder required?
Some leases for properties in Widnes do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord cannot unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to review references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting permission.
You have 56 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as costs.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.
Home movers in Widnes choose a nearby high street solicitor so that they can visit in the event that they have problems, and to execute documents rather than relying on the Royal Mail.
There is a marginal benefit in opting for a lawyer nearby to the property you are planning to purchase, due to the familiarity of the region and potential local issues - however this is moot. Many conveyancers carry out their work by way of email and may be practically anywhere.


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Congratulations to Qingqing Miao!
Qingqing's new work has been accepted by Nature Biotechnology.
Congratulations to Yuyan Jiang!
Yuyan's first work from our group has been accepted by Nano Letters after she joined us for 11 months.
Congratulations to Yan Lyu!
Yan's new work has been accepted by Angewandte Chemie International Edition.
Welcome Jiaguo Huang!
Welcome to join our group! Jiaguo received his PhD in biotechnology from University of Heidelberg in Germany. He is an expert in organic chemistry and also has some experience in animal experiments. Hope you enjoy your life in our group!
Congratulations to Xu Zhen!
Xu's new work has been accepted by Advanced Materials.
Xu's new work on surface engineering of semiconducting polymer nanoparticles has been accepted by Biomaterials.
Congratulations to Dong Cui!
Dong's first work from our group has been accepted by Journal of Materials Chemistry B after he joined us for 7 months.
Congratulations to Houjuan Zhu!
Houjuan's new work has been accepted by Small.
Yan's new work on semiconducting polymer nanoprobes has been accepted by ACS Nano.
Congratulations to Chen Xie!
Chen's new work on amplified in vivo photoacoustic imaging has been accepted by Biomaterials.
Qingqing's review paper on photoacoustic probes has been accepted by Bioconjugate Chemistry.
Chen's first publication from our group has been accepted by Advanced Functional Materials after he joined us for 12 months.
Congratulations to Jianjian Zhang!
Jianjian's first publication from our group has been accepted by Advanced Materials after he joined us for 7 months.
Welcome Meng Xu!
Welcome to join our group! Meng received her Bachelor Degree in School of Composite Materials and Engineering of Donghua University in China. She has received training in materials science. Hope you enjoy your life in our group!
Welcome Dong Cui!
Welcome to join our group! Dong received his Master Degree in the College of Pharmacy from NanKai University in China. He is good at preparation of functional polymers for drug delivery. Hope you enjoy your life in our group!
Welcome Yuyan Jiang!
Welcome to join our group! Yuyan received her Bachelor Degree in School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from Sun Yat-sen University in China. She got some training in polymer chemistry for her undergraduate projects. Hope you enjoy your life in our group!
Yan's new work on neuron activation has been accepted by the Journal of American Chemical Society.
Xu's first publication from our group has been accepted by ACS Nano after he joined us for 7 months.
Houjuan's first publication from our group has been accepted by Chemical Science after she joined us for 7 months.
Welcome Jianjian Zhang!
Welcome to join our group! Jianjian received his PhD in analytical chemistry from Lanzhou University in China. He is an expert in organic chemistry and has experience on the synthesis of water-soluble dyes. Hope you enjoy your life in our group!
Welcome Xu Zhen!
Welcome to join our group! Xu received his PhD in polymer chemistry from Nanjing University in China. He is well trained in drug delivery. Hope you enjoy your life in our group!
Welcome Chen Xie!
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I chose this title thinking of a writer from Ontario whose work appeared in some of the same publications as mine over the years. She was a retired schoolteacher when we became acquainted. She often sent out emails to the people on her contact list with the title "Catch up" and she'd tell us all the news from her corner of the world.
She once sent me a photo of the farmhouse she lived in. It was beautiful. Over the years she moved several times as she downsized. She sent me some of her books in the past and shared her poetry with me, although she wrote more fiction that poetry. She'd tell me about the trips she went on, which sounded so remarkable to me for she was over 8o at the time. I was impressed by her stamina and her ability to try new things, her sense of fun and spirit. I came to value our friendship.
Overtime the emails became less frequent and I couldn't help but notice that she seemed a bit confused–sending the same thing several times. Eventually, the emails and letters stopped. I have no idea if she's still with us in mind or body, but I appreciated her encouragement over the years and all her little "catch up" emails.
So, here is the "catch up" at the Best household this time around. Hold fast to your britches this is exciting stuff!
Zucchini…zucchini…zucchini. But if you're on my Facebook you already know that it's a zucchini jungle here in East Dalhousie as an influx of the green beasts are arriving daily to my garden. I've been slowly finding homes for these wayward …Ummm…souls doesn't sound appropriate here, but you know what I mean. Here's the scoop when it comes to zucchini. You either love them or loathe them, and when you loathe them you REALLY loathe them to the point where you don't even want to hear the word zucchini mentioned in your presence. I have shuddered in the past over people's rendition of the "I hate zucchini and don't even mention the word to me" ballad. These people need some serious help! On a positive note, I've been discovering some new recipes that incorporate zucchini.
5 weeks to T-Day (That's twin day for those of you out of the loop) although I won't be surprised if they come a little ahead of schedule as they're growing like zucchini …um make that weeds. Did I mention we're having a girl and a boy? Exciting times. Speaking of twins, it seems there are twins everywhere I look. These twins were in the backyard yesterday nibbling away. No doubt a hint that the lawn could use mowing again.
Miss Charlotte has her backpack ready and will heading off to school on the 8th of September. I can't believe how quickly the time has gone. Wasn't it just a year ago she started walking and talking and reading? Oh my!
Some sad news for us this month as well. One of my mum's childhood friends, who went to the School for the Blind with her, isn't doing so well. My mum and stepfather got down to visit her in the hospital yesterday to say their goodbyes. The last time I saw her was at Mum's wedding last fall. She was anxious to know when my next book was coming out. Growing up, I heard so many stories about Mum's friends from the school and many of them have stayed in contact with her over the years. It's a strong bond they all share.
That's what friends are for—I'm reminded of this in so many ways. A late night email from a friend, who sent along some words of encouragement, for no particular reason, not only gave me a much needed boost, but impressed upon me the importance in lifting one another up. We can all use encouragement, not just during our low times, but all those times in between—writers especially. So a big thank you to my friend who understands that the little things really do mean so much.
We were to a beautiful wedding at the end of July at Sainte- Famille Wines in Falmouth. So happy for these friends who go back all the way to elementary school if we're being technical.
I've a few book events coming up in September and will be part of the Arts and Life Tour again this year. I'll be at the Parkdale/Maplewood Museum the same as last year. You'll even see my name listed! Drop in and say hello if you're taking in this tour. I'll be there with my books and we can talk about writing or zucchini—you choose. I'm versatile that way! Seriously, sometimes people shy away from speaking to authors at these events, feeling that they'll be expected to buy a book. That's not true. While authors love it when someone makes a purchase, we also love meeting people and having a good gab!
Now it's your turn. What do you have to share as part of this "catch up" post?
"Just living is not enough," said the butterfly, "One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower." Hans Christian Anderson I just wanted to share these butterflies on my blog today. A lovely card from a lovely, talented friend who always seems to know the exact words I need to hear. Enjoy your weekend! And Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there.
8.Good food & good conversation.
Add ingredients one at a time, place inside the most gorgeous Nova Scotia day you can find. Stir.
The coffee at the Tim Horton's might not have been the best (for the love of all that is holy with coffee, get the order right. One black, two cream, no sugar, One cream with sweetener… Gah!) but the rest of the day turned out to be great fun.The ladies in the photo have been friends for many years, but the three of them had not spent time together since the seventies. Talk about a giddy bunch. I suppose that's to be expected. Once you make it past 50 it takes less and less to amuse you. Having turned 50 last year, my friends can vouch for the fact that I'll laugh about pretty much anything. But there are worse things, I've been told.
After a quick cup of coffee we went off to St. John's Anglican Church in Lunenburg. It's hard to believe that this church survived a fire ten years ago. Luckily, there was enough of the building remaining and the determination to rebuild this beautiful centuries old church and bring it back to life. A lot of hard work went into restoring this fine building that was originally built in the mid 1700's. To attend a service is to truly experience this church to the fullest. I felt as though I was in the midst of a fairy tale as I gazed at my surroundings. After the service which lasted nearly two hours, I might add, we headed off toward Mahone Bay for lunch.
Driving through the town of Mahone Bay is always an experience in itself. Seems as though there is always some festival going on—great for the tourists, you know. Remember back in October when I wrote a post about the Scarecrows and posted a few photos? If you've already forgotten you can check out the post here. Not to disappoint, Sunday was the Father Christmas Festival. Yup, good old St. Nicholas was everywhere. I have a few photos that I took as we passed through that I'll publish in a later post. I only wish I had been able to get a few more shots in, but lunch was awaiting us, and well…Lunch was awaiting.
Have you ever had the feeling that you draw attention where ever you go? I just have to say that if four woman with jingle bells tied fast to their wrist with red ribbon..well…can you imagine? Mind you this isn't something that I would normally do on my own, but…what can I say? I'm a follower, not a leader. Nor did I want to be left standing by a a pile of rocks overlooking the bay. I just wanted to fit in gall dang it all! Which I think I did pretty well. Besides, they struck me as a bunch who wouldn't hesitate to leave me stranded by the roadside with nothing but the sounds of jingle bells and laughter in their wake. Too late then to remember I'd forgotten the cell phone. Before the day was out I had convinced Doe to take a signed copy of my book home with her to Ontario, making her vow that she would promote this book like it was her very own. (Enough begging and pleading and even the toughest nut will crack.) She finally gave in when I promised to throw in a bookmark. I felt fortunate not to have had to resort to arm twisting, nor was throwing a temper tantrum necessary.. She's such a good sport. A real dear (or is that deer?) Sorry Doe, I could not resist.
All jokes aside. Thank you Gail, Carol and Doe for a truly memorable day. Here's to friendships, old and new. And here's to creating your own recipe for fun.
What are some special ingredients that you would add to your recipe for fun?
I once thought that all trilliums were white with pink stripes. After all, those were the only ones I'd ever seen. It wasn't until I was thirty that I discovered that there were also red trilliums growing in the forests of Nova Scotia. Who knew?
Twenty years ago a friend and I dug some out, and brought them home. Each year they come up, and they always remind me, not only of my friend, but the fact that there are so many things in the world I have yet to discover.
I love the fact that, for each of us, the world is filled with many new, and undiscovered places and things. How can we possibly know everything that is out there for us to know? The earth is huge and we are one, important only to our own little corner, but so small in the grand scheme of things.
After a time our eyes become adjusted to life around us, sights sometimes become stale, recognizable, and often predictable. You know– the same old, same old. I've never been away from home for extended periods. A week is actually the longest. But each time I've walked into my house, after being away, it felt as though I were seeing it with fresh eyes. Isn't that the same kitchen counter I left behind? And aren't those the very same curtains? Yes, but somehow they look and feel different. The world inside my house looks brighter than it did when I left, and yet, nothing has really changed only my perception.
Even though that "new to me" feeling will last only until my brain becomes adjusted to my surroundings, it is an almost magical feeling for that first little while. We get the same feeling when we rearrange a room or add a new coat of paint.
One of the jobs a writer has is to take something familiar and make it feel fresh, open the reader's eyes up to that seeing-it-for-the-first-time feeling. Perhaps it is something new and undiscovered to them, although you can bet, that for every reader out there, that new and undiscovered story is something they are familiar with.
Every writer has their own secret weapon-— no one else sees the world the way we do. No one else can bring life to that blank page– the thoughts, memories, or impressions that make up who we are—the way we, as unique, individuals can.
My friend knew about red trilliums and I didn't. Although they are not as abundant as the white, they are out there if one knows where to look. For me, they were something new and wonderful. Even now twenty years later, when they open up each spring, I feel as though I'm looking at them for the very first time. It is a wonderful feeling. The trilliums are not just flowers for me, they are time and place and friendship all wrapped up in one.
Do you have any newly discovered things or places that you'd like to share?
To anyone else we might have looked like two old friends drinking coffee and catching up on the latest gossip. Our conversation was intense. We settled right into the purpose of our meeting, to talk about writing and publishing, and everything in between. We swapped stories, shared a few laughs, spoke of our personal triumphant and the many disappointments we've encountered along the way. The time flew by. We parted, promising we'd get together again.
I often imagine that I'd soon bore my non-writing friends to tears if I spent too much time talking about publishing and writing, and for good reason. For many of them they love the fact that I've been published, in fact they couldn't be more supportive, but to them it's a whole other world and a strange one at that. It's probably difficult for those who don't write to understand why writers put themselves through the long torturous wait times, the countless hours spent in solitude working at their craft, and the numerous rejections that come along the way. In what other area of our lives would be take such a beating, such outright rejection, and keep on going?
If I went off to work each day to be told repeatedly by my boss that I wasn't doing my job quite right, or that I was actually doing everything right but it wasn't going to make an ounce of difference at the end of the day, I would probably go off in search of another job. And yet we writers swallow it all and keep on going, the serious ones that is. Our need to be published, to feel some validation for our work, is a strong one. And it needs to be strong or else we'd fall at the wayside and turn our backs on our dreams. Not everyone who writes is seeking publication. Some people write for their own enjoyment and have no desire to have others read their words and this in no way demeans what they do. But for the rest of us hopefuls we wait and wait for those glorious letters of acceptance that sends our spirits soaring to the cosmos. Someone thinks our work is worthy of publication. Oh happy day!
Yesterday I spent the afternoon deep in conversation with a fellow author. It was great to share stories with someone who is taking the same journey. Were it not for the fact that we are both writers, I'm sure our paths might never have crossed. Our backgrounds are totally different in almost every way imaginable, our writing styles just as different.
I walked away with the knowing that it's not necessary to have many things in common with someone to enjoy their company, and bonds can be formed between those who share the same passion no matter what that passion might be.
Most of my friendships have been formed through the years with people who do not share my passion for writing. Many of my friends are not even avid readers, and I'm totally fine with that. These friendships are equally important to me. Yes I am a writer but I am so much more. As we go though life we encounter many different people all with a wide variety of interests. Thankfully, we are multidimensional beings and we all help make the world an interesting place to be. We all bring to the planet our individual gifts that originate from the place where creativity and passion are born.
Today is a day for reflection as I take time to be thankful for the many different friendships in my life—- old and new, "real life" and online. You know who you are!


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Daylong bird fair at Jahangirnagar University Friday
Study: Vaccinated people can carry as much virus as others
In another dispiriting setback for the nation's efforts to stamp out the coronavirus, scientists who studied a big COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts concluded that vaccinated people who got so-called breakthrough infections carried about the same amount of the coronavirus as those who did not get the shots. Health officials on Friday released details of that research, which was key in this week's decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to recommend that vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the delta variant is fueling infection surges. The authors said the findings suggest that the CDC's mask guidance should be expanded to include the entire country, even outside of hot spots. The findings have the potential to upend past thinking about how the disease is spread. Previously, vaccinated people who got infected were thought to have low levels of virus and to be unlikely to pass it to others. But the new data shows that is not the case with the delta variant. The outbreak in Provincetown — a seaside tourist spot on Cape Cod in the county with Massachusetts' highest vaccination rate — has so far included more than 900 cases. About three-quarters of them were people who were fully vaccinated. Travis Dagenais, who was among the many vaccinated people infected, said "throwing caution to the wind" and partying in crowds for long nights over the July Fourth holiday was a mistake in hindsight. "The dominant public messaging has been that the vaccine means a return to normal," the 35-year-old Boston resident said Thursday. "Unfortunately, I've now learned it's a few steps toward normal, not the zero-to-sixty that we seem to have undertaken." Dagenais credits being vaccinated with easing the worst of the flu-like symptoms in a couple of days. He has recovered. Like many states, Massachusetts lifted all COVID-19 restrictions in late May, ahead of the traditional Memorial Day start of the summer season. Provincetown this week reinstated an indoor mask requirement for everyone. Leaked internal documents on breakthrough infections and the delta variant suggest the CDC may be considering other changes in advice on how the nation fights the coronavirus, such as recommending masks for everyone and requiring vaccines for doctors and other health workers. Read: Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 if I'm vaccinated? The delta variant, first detected in India, causes infections that are more contagious than the common cold, flu, smallpox and the Ebola virus, and it is as infectious as chickenpox, according to the documents, which mentioned the Provincetown cases. The documents were obtained by The Washington Post. As they note, COVID-19 vaccines are still highly effective against the delta variant at preventing serious illness and death. The Provincetown outbreak and the documents highlight the enormous challenge the CDC faces in encouraging vaccination while acknowledging that breakthrough cases can occur and can be contagious but are uncommon. The documents appear to be talking points for CDC staff to use with the public. One point advised: "Acknowledge the war has changed," an apparent reference to deepening concern that many millions of vaccinated people could be a source of wide-ranging spread. An agency spokeswoman declined to comment on the documents. The White House on Friday defended its approach to rising virus cases and shifting public health guidelines, repeatedly deferred to the CDC while stressing the need for vaccinations. "The most important takeaway is actually pretty simple. We need more people to get vaccinated," White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said. Pressed about the changing guidance, Jean-Pierre repeatedly said, "We don't make those types of decisions from here." People with breakthrough infections make up an increasing portion of hospitalizations and in-hospital deaths among COVID-19 patients, coinciding with the spread of the delta variant, according to the leaked documents. Although experts generally agreed with the CDC's revised indoor masking stance, some said the report on the Provincetown outbreak does not prove that vaccinated people are a significant source of new infections. Read: Should vaccinated people mask up with COVID-19 cases rising? "There's scientific plausibility for the (CDC) recommendation. But it's not derived from this study," said Jennifer Nuzzo, a Johns Hopkins University public health researcher. The CDC report is based on about 470 COVID-19 cases linked to the Provincetown festivities, which included densely packed indoor and outdoor holiday events at bars, restaurants, guest houses and rental homes. Researchers ran tests on a portion of them and found roughly the same level of virus in those who were fully vaccinated and those who were not. Three-quarters of the infections were in fully vaccinated individuals. Among those fully vaccinated, about 80% experienced symptoms with the most common being cough, headache, sore throat, muscle aches and fever. Dagenais said he started to feel ill the evening he returned home and initially chalked it up to long nights of partying in packed Provincetown nightclubs. But as the days wore on and the fever, chills, muscle aches and fatigue set in, he knew it was something more. In the report, the measure researchers used to assess how much virus an infected person is carrying does not indicate whether they are actually transmitting the virus to other people, said Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the University of Saskatchewan. CDC officials say more data is coming. They are tracking breakthrough cases as part of much larger studies that involve following tens of thousands of vaccinated and unvaccinated people across the country over time.
6 athletes to represent Bangladesh in Tokyo Olympics
An 18-member contingent from Bangladesh, including six athletes who will represent the country in various disciplines and 12 officials, will join the world's biggest sports carnival, the Olympic Games, to be held in Japanese capital Tokyo from July 23 to August 8 next. The 2020 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the 32nd Olympiad and branded as Tokyo 2020, the world's biggest international multi sports festival, finally looks set to proceed, after being held over from last year due to the pandemic -the first time in the Games' history that they have been postponed and rescheduled, rather than cancelled. The Tokyo Olympics, originally scheduled for July 24 to August 9 in 2020, was postponed in March 2020 for the Covid-19 pandemic and later rescheduled for 2021. It will now be held largely behind closed doors with no spectators permitted under the state of emergency. Also read: Genuinely excited to welcome Bangladesh Olympic team to Tokyo: Japanese envoy Six Bangladeshi athletes will compete in four disciplines of sports --archery, swimming,athletics and Shooting --in their dream.
Over 61 percent of 18-25s suffering from depression during pandemic
Some 61.2 percent of young people, aged 18-25, have been suffering from depression during the COVID-19 pandemic, and among them 3.7 percent have attempted suicide. It was revealed in a survey conducted by Aachol Foundation, a student oriented non-profit social organization. The foundation's aim is to create awareness among students about taking care of their mental health. It works primarily to make students aware of mental health and to build them into a skilled, efficient workforce. The survey report was formally disclosed at a virtual press conference on Saturday. Among others, Tansen Rose, founder and president of the Aachol Foundation, Mental health specialist and play therapist Mushtaq Ahmed Imran and officials of the Foundation attended the virtual press conference. Last March, the Aachol Foundation conducted a survey on Suicidal rate during corona situation, which found that about 49% of those who committed suicide were young girls and boys, ages between 18- 35. Also read: Covid patient 'commits suicide' in Satkhira To find out the reasons for the rising suicide rate among the young people, the Aachol Foundation conducted a survey titled " thoughts of young people on Suicide and Mental Health" from June 1 to 15, this year. The aim of the survey was to identify reasons behind of committing suicide and finding a way out and finally, it is important to emphasize that everyone take initiative for mental health. A total of 2,026 youths, both girls and boys, took part in the survey. The largest group of participants in the survey was 1,720 young people aged 18-25 or 84.9 percent. A total of 243 people aged 26-30 took part in the survey which is 12 percent of the survey. In addition, 63 people aged 31-35 occupied 3.1 percent of the survey. Among them, the number of women was 1293 or 63.8 percent, while the number of male was 731 or 37.1 per cent and the third sex was 0.10 per cent. Of the 2,026 young people participated surveyed, only 787 (38.6) percent said they did not suffer from depression. However, 1,239 young boys and girls ( 61.2 percent) said they were suffering from depression. Among the participants, 55.7 percent said they don't get anyone beside them to share their depression or emotional turmoil. Also read: Bangladeshi brothers who killed family in Texas were suffering from 'depression' According to the survey, 49.9 percent of young people did not think of suicide but the remaining 50.1 percent thought of committing suicide. Among them, 21.3 percent thought of committing suicide during the corona period. Some 38.1 percent of people thought of suicide but did not attempt suicide. But 8.3 percent thought of suicide, they prepared suicide materials but came back and 3.7 percent of young people tried to commit suicide but they failed. Commenting on the survey, Tansen Rose, founder and president of the Aachol Foundation, said: "young people are the Craftsman to build the country of the future. When young people are suicidal tendency or mentally depressed, it is definitely a bad signal for the country," he said. Rather, the problem must be solved by finding out the reasons why a young person has suicidal tendency or is emotionally disturbed, he added.
'Dangerous period' with delta variant: WHO
The head of the World Health Organization says the world is in "a very dangerous period" of the COVID-19 pandemic, noting the more contagious delta variant is identified in nearly 100 countries. At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the delta variant, first found in India, is continuing to evolve and mutate, and it is becoming the predominant COVID-19 virus in many countries. Also read: Delta variant exploits low vaccine rates, easing of rules "I have already urged leaders across the world to ensure that by this time next year, 70% of all people in every country are vaccinated," he said, adding that would effectively end the acute phase of the pandemic. He noted 3 billion doses of vaccine have already been distributed and, "it's within the collective power of a few countries to step up and ensure that vaccines are shared." Also read: What should I know about the delta variant? Of the vaccine doses given globally, fewer than 2% have been in poorer countries. Although rich countries including Britain, the U.S., France and Canada have pledged to donate 1 billion COVID-19 vaccines, WHO estimates 11 billion doses are needed to immunize the world.
Two mosques present two pictures of adherence to guidelines
No mosque in Dhaka, sometimes called the City of Mosques, has gone as far as cancelling Friday's Jummah prayer. All that is really expected of them is to follow the government guidelines on social distancing amidst the coronavirus outbreak. Visiting two mosques in the capital, two different scenarios have been captured by the UNB photographers. A relatively small number of devotees at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque have offered Jummah prayer maintaining social distance.
Experts warn of third wave of pandemic in India if health protocols ignored
As the ongoing second wave of COVID-19 started a downward spiral in India, health experts have begun to press the alarm bells for another wave of the outbreak, citing the flouting of health protocols amid eased restrictions and a sluggish vaccine rollout. On Wednesday morning, India reported 50,848 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the case tally to cross the 30 million mark and reach 30,028,709, while the death toll reached 390,660. The recovery rate in the country has increased to 96.56 percent. The declining number of daily cases allowed local governments across the country to order relaxations, but warnings from experts and watchdogs pointed towards the risks of another wave of outbreak. The devastating second wave of the pandemic caught India unawares. It saw the country's hospitals overwhelmed especially in major cities and towns. Unable to cope with the rush of patients, doctors saw themselves struggling for oxygen supplies and essential medicines. Experts have blamed Indian authorities for ignoring warnings and going ahead with conducting elections in several states, besides allowing a mega Hindu religious congregation called Kumbh Mela. CALLS FOR CAUTION The easing of restrictions in the capital Delhi recently saw thousands crowd metro stations and shopping centers, prompting health experts to warn of the possible resurgence in COVID-19 infections. Last week, the Delhi high court warned that the breach of COVID-19 protocol will only hasten the third wave of the pandemic. It asked authorities to take strict measures against violators and sensitize shopkeepers about the COVID-19 protocol. The high court said if flouting of COVID-19 norms continues, "we will be in great trouble." Also read: India's COVID-19 tally crosses 30 million With the resumption of business in the capital, doctors have also cautioned that Delhi could face a "worse than second wave situation" if people lower their guard or do not adhere to safety norms. Director of India's premier health institute - All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Randeep Guleria said last week that the third wave of COVID-19 could hit the country in the next six to eight weeks. "It (third wave) could happen within the next six to eight weeks or maybe a little longer. It all depends on how we go ahead in terms of COVID-19 appropriate behavior and preventing crowds." "We don't seem to have learnt from what happened between the first and the second wave. Again crowds are building up. People are gathering. It will take some time for the number of cases to start rising at the national level," Guleria said. "Mini-lockdown in any part of the country, which witnesses a surge and a rise in positivity rate beyond 5 percent, will be required. Unless we're vaccinated, we're vulnerable in the coming months," he said. Jai Prakash Narain, a former regional official of the World Health Organization, also expressed his concern. "Sadly we... tended to celebrate victory prematurely, much before the battle was actually won. As a result, the country was caught off guard and unprepared to respond adequately when the second wave suddenly hit us and many lives were lost and families tragically devastated by the rampaging virus," Narain wrote in an article in a local daily. Also read: Vaccine hesitancy puts India's gains against virus at risk SLUGGISH VACCINATIONS Currently, vaccinating its huge population remained one of the main challenges facing the Indian government. V K Paul, member (health) of the Indian government's top policy think tank, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog (commission), said vaccination against the COVID-19 gives at least 94 percent protection from the infection and reduces the chances of hospitalization by 75-80 percent. The nationwide vaccination against COVID-19 started in India on Jan. 16, and so far only about 50 million people, or some 5 percent out of the country's total adult population of 940 million, have received two doses of the vaccine, according to the health ministry. As per the health ministry, over 294 million doses have been administered across the country. A vast majority of the population that have been vaccinated have so far received only one dose. As the Indian government aims to vaccinate the entire eligible population by the end of this year, experts said the country needs to administer 10 million doses a day to achieve this target.
Humanity will overcome pandemic soon: Modi writes to Hasina
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina expressing his optimism that humanity will overcome the pandemic very soon. "I remain optimistic that humanity shall overcome the pandemic very soon," Modi said in his letter marking the International Day of Yoga that falls on June 21. The theme for this year's International Day of Yoga is "Yoga for Wellness", which is particularly relevant in the current context. Modi extended his deepest gratitude for the cooperation and efforts extended by one and all in making the International Day of Yoga celebrations a resounding success every year in Bangladesh. "It was heartening to see our sisters and brothers in Bangladesh turning out in massive numbers in the last few years to perform Yoga at the Bangabandhu National Stadium," he said. Also read: India will always stand by Bangladesh: Modi The Indian Prime Minister said International Day of Yoga celebrations will continue to enjoy Sheikh Hasina government's support in the years ahead. In 2014, the overwhelming response of the United Nations General Assembly to recognize June 21 as International Day of Yoga underlined the universal appeal of Yoga that transcends all barriers. Since then, the International Day of Yoga has been marked globally with great fervour. The world will mark the seventh International Day of Yoga. "Like the year gone by, this year's International Day of Yoga will also be marked under the shadow of the Covid-19 global pandemic," Modi said. In the midst of this monumental challenge, the Indian Prime Minister said the Covid-19 warriors have waged a remarkable fight against the pandemic. "While the threat of the pandemic remains, there have been positive developments since the last International Day of Yoga," he said. In addition to various treatment protocols, scientific understanding about the virus, Modi said, they now also have several vaccines to protect people from the pandemic. "Vaccination drives are underway in several nations, including India. I remain optimistic that humanity shall overcome the pandemic very soon," Modi said. Also read: Ground-level cooperation needed to check all border incidents: Modi Yoga has many benefits for the body as well as the mind. Despite all the efforts and precautions, Covid-19 may infect any person. However, the Indian Prime Minister said, a strong immune system can aid in the fight against it. "Yoga can help build that immunity, for instance, through breathing exercises that strengthen the lungs. At the same time, across the world, millions of people have been forced to stay indoors for months. This has taken a toll on their mental health as well. Regular practice of Yoga can also help them recover," he said. The Indian Prime Minister said Yoga has an inherent power to connect. Yoga is good for community, immunity, and unity. The theme of International Day of Yoga celebrations this year reflects the concern for the good health and wellbeing of people across the globe. "It's an endeavour to ensure that we focus on fitness as well as wellness," Modi said.
Can you mix and match Covid-19 vaccines?
Can you mix and match two-dose COVID-19 vaccines? It's likely safe and effective, but researchers are still gathering data to be sure. The authorized COVID-19 shots around the world are all designed to stimulate your immune system to produce virus-fighting antibodies, though the way they do so varies, noted Dr. Kate O'Brien, director of the World Health Organization's vaccine unit. "Based on the basic principles of how vaccines work, we do think that the mix-and-match regimens are going to work," she said. Also read: Why do some people get side effects after COVID-19 vaccines? Scientists at Oxford University in the United Kingdom are testing combinations of the two-dose COVID-19 vaccines made by AstraZeneca, Moderna, Novavax and Pfizer-BioNTech. Smaller trials are also ongoing in Spain and Germany. "We really just need to get the evidence in each of these (vaccine) combinations," O'Brien said. So far, limited data suggests an AstraZeneca shot followed by the Pfizer shot is safe and effective. The combination also appears to come with a slightly higher likelihood of temporary side effects like aches and chills. That might be because mixing and matching different types of vaccines can often produce a stronger immune response, said Lawrence Young, a virologist at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom. Also read: How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last? In some places, health officials already suggest mixing in select circumstances. After the AstraZeneca vaccine was linked to extremely rare blood clots, many European countries including Germany, France and Spain recommended people who got it as a first dose get a Pfizer or Moderna shot as a second dose instead. In Britain and Canada, officials say people should aim to get the same vaccine for their second dose if possible. If they got AstraZeneca as their first shot, they're advised to get another vaccine only if they have a history of blood clots or other conditions that might put them at higher risk of clots.
In poorest countries, surges worsen shortages of vaccines
Hati Maronjei once swore he would never get a COVID-19 shot, after a pastor warned that vaccines aren't safe. Now, four months after the first batch of vaccines arrived in Zimbabwe, the 44-year-old street hawker of electronic items is desperate for the shot he can't get. Whenever he visits a clinic in the capital, Harare, he is told to try again the next day. "I am getting frustrated and afraid," he said. "I am always in crowded places, talking, selling to different people. I can't lock myself in the house." A sense of dread is growing in some of the very poorest countries in the world as virus cases surge and more contagious variants take hold amid a crippling shortage of vaccine. The crisis has alarmed public health officials along with the millions of unvaccinated, especially those who toil in the informal, off-the-books economy, live hand-to-mouth and pay cash in health emergencies. With intensive care units filling up in cities overwhelmed by the pandemic, severe disease can be a death sentence. Africa is especially vulnerable. Its 1.3 billion people account for 18% of the world's population, but the continent has received only 2% of all vaccine doses administered globally. And some African countries have yet to dispense a single shot. Health experts and world leaders have repeatedly warned that even if rich nations immunize all their people, the pandemic will not be defeated if the virus is allowed to spread in countries starved of vaccine. "We've said all through this pandemic that we are not safe unless we are all safe," said John Nkengasong, a Cameroonian virologist who heads the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "We are only as strong as the weakest link." Zimbabwe, which has imposed new lockdown measures because of a sharp rise in deaths and cases in the country of over 15 million people, has used just over a million of 1.7 million doses, blaming shortages in urban areas on logistical challenges. Long lines form at centers such as Parirenyatwa Hospital, unlike months ago, when authorities were begging people to get vaccinated. Many are alarmed as winter sets in and the variant first identified in South Africa spreads in Harare, where young people crowd into betting houses, some with masks dangling from their chins and others without. Also read: G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations "Most people are not wearing masks. There is no social distancing. The only answer is a vaccine, but I can't get it," Maronjei said. At the start of the pandemic, many deeply impoverished countries with weak health care systems appeared to have avoided the worst. That is changing. "The sobering trajectory of surging cases should rouse everyone to urgent action," said Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, Africa director of the World Health Organization. "Public health measures must be scaled up fast to find, test, isolate and care for patients, and to quickly trace and isolate their contacts." New cases on the continent rose by nearly 30% in the past week, she said Thursday. In Zambia, where a vaccination campaign has stalled, authorities reported that the country is running out of bottled oxygen. Sick people whose symptoms are not severe are being turned away by hospitals in Lusaka, the capital. "When we reached the hospital, we were told there was no bed space for her," Jane Bwalya said of her 70-year-old grandmother. "They told us to manage the disease from home. So we just went back home, and we are trying to give her whatever medicine can reduce the symptoms." Uganda is likewise fighting a sharp rise in cases and is seeing an array of variants. Authorities report that the surge is infecting more people in their 20s and 30s. Intensive care units in and around the capital, Kampala, are almost full, and Misaki Wayengera, a doctor who heads a committee advising Uganda's government, said some patients are "praying for someone to pass on" so that they can get an ICU bed. Many Ugandans feel hopeless when they see the astronomical medical bills of patients emerging from intensive care. Some have turned to concoctions of boiled herbs for protection. On social media, suggestions include lemongrass and small flowering plants. That has raised fears of poisoning. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni imposed new restrictions this month that included closing all schools. But he avoided the extreme lockdown measures of last year, saying he didn't want to hurt people's livelihoods in a country with a vast informal sector. Also read: S Korea pledges $200mn to provide vaccines in lower-income countries For beauticians, restaurant workers and vendors in crowded open-air markets struggling to put food on the table, the threat from COVID-19 may be high, but taking even a day off when sick is a hardship. Testing costs $22 to $65, prohibitive for the working class. "Unless I am feeling very sick, I wouldn't waste all my money to go and test for COVID," said Aisha Mbabazi, a waiter in a restaurant just outside Kampala. The 28-year-old had a scare weeks ago, she said, noting that a COVID-19 infection could cost her the job if her employer found out. But she has been unable to get a shot. "I really wanted the vaccine because for us, any time you can get COVID," she said. "Even just touching the menu." Dr. Ian Clarke, who founded a hospital in Uganda, said that while vaccine demand is growing among the previously hesitant, "the downside is that we do not know when, or from where, we will get the next batch" of shots. Africa has recorded more than 5 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 135,000 deaths. That is a small fraction of the world's caseload, but many fear the crisis could get much worse. Nearly 90% of African countries are set to miss the global target of vaccinating 10% of their people by September, according to the World Health Organization. One major problem is that COVAX, the U.N.-backed project to supply vaccine to poor corners of the world, is itself facing a serious shortage of vaccine. Amid a global outcry over the gap between the haves and the have-nots, the U.S., Britain and the other Group of Seven wealthy nations agreed last week to share at least 1 billion doses with struggling countries over the next year, with deliveries starting in August. 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A major delivery via COVAX was delayed amid government concern over side effects and a lack of infrastructure to keep the doses properly refrigerated. "I'm at risk every single day," said Nacheline Nazon, a 22-year-old salesperson who takes a colorful, crowded bus known as a tap-tap to work at a clothing store in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, because that is all she can afford. She said she wears a mask and washes her hands. If the vaccine becomes available, she said, "I'll probably be the first one in line to get it."
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1-Day XiAn Terracotta Warriors Tour
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Tour for 1 Traveler USD/Per
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Bike or ebike rental on the City Wall
English-speaking guide service
Admission fees, meals and transportation as listed in details
What is excluded?
Personal expenses, optional items or anything else not specifically mentioned
Gratuities to the tour guide & driver (usually CNY 50-100 per person, please tip them separately). It is not compulsory but would be highly appreciated.
Experience the Best xian highlights!
• Product: Small group limited to maximum 6 participants, well-designed itineraries without shopping or hidden costs
• Guide: Friendly and finest licensed guide who is not only fluent in English but also will assist you all round your tour
• Driver: Trust worthy licensed local driver with over 5 years driving experience, familiar with the roads and itineraries to all destinations and restaurants
• Vehicle: Insured 7-seat business vehicles equipped with air purifier, recycled every 4 years, and registered with Xi'an Tourism Administration
• Meals: A featured local Chinese restaurant offering delicious Xi'an local food
• Service: 24/7 customer service; portable Wi-Fi; bottle water and beer free of charge at refreshments kiosk
• Skip the line at the entrance of Terracotta Warriors Museum
• Use a telescope to get a closer view of the terracotta warriors
• Use an FM headset to keep out external noise disturbances
• Get a panoramic view of the city by walking, cycling, or taking an eco-car on the City Wall
• Taste the local people's favorite daily food at a local restaurant
• Equipped each vehicle with air purifier
1-Day XiAn Terracotta Warriors Tour Itinerary
7:30 a.m
Xi'an downtown hotel pickup & transfer to Terracotta Warriors (about 1 hour)
Please note: Free pickup/drop-off available for hotels situated within the 3rd Ring Road of Xi'an, otherwise additional charge applies.
You will acquire rich background information about the city from your well-educated, expert guide. Being prepared with a little knowledge about the Terracotta Army beforehand is highly recommended for a perfect trip if you don't just want to see lots of similar-looking stone statues. We recommend you watch the following video on YouTube about the history of the Terracotta Army and Emperor Qin Shi Huang, or this one alternatively.
9:00 a.m. Terracotta Warriors and the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang (about 2.5 hours)
There are three pits in the museum. Our recommended visiting sequence is Pit 1 – Pit 2 – Pit 3 – Bronze Chariot Pit – the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang as you will follow historical clues that lead from general to detailed information.
Pit 1 is the largest of the pits and it is estimated to house around 6,000 figures as well as a great quantity of bronze weaponry. You will be shocked by the large scale of the figures lining up, and will feel as if you have been taken back to the Qin Dynasty when the army of soldiers was waiting to go out to battle.
Pit 2 is not as large as Pit 1. It is estimated that the terracotta warriors and horses in this pit amount to 1,300 figures. However, the great variety makes it top-rated among all three pits.
Pit 3 is the smallest one with only 72 terracotta warriors and horses. It is believed that it served as the headquarters for the army, directing the warriors in Pit 1 and Pit 2.
The Bronze Chariot Pit exhibits two painted bronze chariots in a large scale. As burial objects, the bronze chariots represent Emperor Qin Shi Huang's vehicles. Crowned as "the King of Bronze Ware", the bronze chariots are the earliest, largest, and best-preserved bronze artifacts in the world.
12:00 p.m. Lunch at a local restaurant (about 1 hour)
We have selected a local restaurant near the Terracotta Warriors Museum. There, you can experience the most authentic Xi'an local food.
You'll have the chance to taste the local people's favorite food, such as Rou Jia Mo (肉夹馍, we also call it a Chinese hamburger), Yang Rou Pao Mo (羊肉泡馍, pita bread soaked in lamb soup; your guide will show you how to break the bread into small pieces), noodles, and dumplings.
1:30 p.m. Transfer to the City Wall (about 1 hour)
2:30 p.m. Walking, biking, or taking an eco-car on the Wall (about 2.5 hours)
The first stop in the afternoon is the world's largest and the most well preserved medieval city wall. We begin our exploration of the medieval city wall at "Yongning gate", the most thoroughly restored part of the wall. Then we continue our journey to the museum containing the beautifully made mural explaining the rich history behind the this iconic city wall.
While the temperature is still comfortable, you can hike, cycle or ride electric vehicles on the city wall to explore the wall at your own pace. Our guide will then bring you to another part of the city wall called Hanguangmen ruins where a museum is built around the section of the city ruins from 1400. Your guide will be waiting for you at 4:30 p.m. at South Gate (the bicycle service station).
In summer, it is very hot on the wall, so we suggest you to ride the essential part of the City Wall from East Gate to South Gate only, which is about 3.5 kilometers. Then we turn to wander around the foot of the wall to escape from sun exposure, if lucky, you'll have the chance to enjoy a free local folk performance – Shanxi Opera, which is voluntarily organized by local retired elderly people.
5:00 p.m. Xi'an's Most Famous Food Street — Muslim Street (about 1 hour)
After visiting the city wall, you will head to Xi'an's most famous food street, Muslim Street, where you'll see lots of featured foods and snacks. You can try some if you'd like to.
Please note this is Muslim Street, thus please try to respect their traditions and follow instructions from your guide; Please be aware of your bag as this street is very crowded and noisy; watch out for pickpockets. Please follow your guide as there are many people and it is very easy to get lost. You can try some food there but it's better to ask your guide for recommendations as some of the food and shops have bad sanitary conditions.
6:00 p.m. Drive back to your hotel (about 1 hour)
• Please note: airport or train station drop-off is available requiring additional fee.
Address:1Building,1# DaYou Lane,,DongHuaMen St, JinJiang District,ChengDu.China 610015
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China Xian QinShiHuang Terracotta Warriors Museum
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QingShiHuang Terracotta Warriors
• Chinese Name: 秦始皇兵马俑
• Address: Qinglin Township, Lintong County,XiAn,ShaanXi, China
• Founded Time: 3rd century BC.
• Tickets:140 RMB/per
low-seaSon:120 CNY
• Recommend tour time2-3 hrs
• Phone: +86 29 8139 9001
• Offical Website:https://www.bmy.com.cn/2015new/index.htm
• Opening Time: 8:30AM–5PM
• Audio Guide Rental Fee: CNY 40 / person; Deposit: CNY 100
Terracotta Warriors in Xian, known as the eighth wonder of the world, now is a museum to display the terra-cotta warriors and horses which were made in Qin Dynasty. Qin terracotta warriors have guarded the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang for over 2000 years. In 1987, the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and Terracotta Warriors were approved by UNESCO to list in the World Heritage List.
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History and Construction of Terracotta Warriors and Horses
In 221 B.C., Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin dynasty established the first centralized feudal dynasty in China. After his death, he was buried at the northern foot of Lishan Hill in the east of Lintong County. The tomb has been reduced to half its size after 2,000 years of water and soil erosion, but still impressive – 76 meters high and a fundamental space of 120,000 square meters.
One unusual detail about the construction of the tomb is that the emperor had the building begin shortly after becoming king of Qin at the age of 13. This action contradicted Confucian wisdom that a son should demonstrate respect for his father by building as impressive a memorial as possible and that a man should never plan his own funeral rites.
The tomb took 39 years and 700,000 workers to reach completion. It had pearls embedded in the ceiling to represent the stars, and rivers and lakes were modeled with liquid mercury. The tomb itself has not been opened yet.
QinShiHuang Terracotta Warriors 360 Panorams
Bronze Chariot and Horses
Bronze Chariots and Horses On March 29, 1974, while a severe drought hit Shaanxi Province, villagers in Lintong County, accidentally discovered the terracotta fragments when they dug wells on their fields. The villagers called the terracotta warriors "Wa Ye" as an immortal of underground world. The first time they saw the terracotta warriors, the warriors' clothes and weapons were still in very bright colors, after two thousand years buried underground. However, when archaeologists excavated soil, affected by air oxidation, the color of the warriors gradually disappear within a few minutes, only leaving the clay color now.
From 1976 to 1978, the archaeological team added staffs to fully carry out the excavation work. On October 1, 1979, Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Emperor Qin Shi Huang began to exhibit to visitors from both d omestic and abroad.
Main Categories of Figures
There are four main categories of figures in this museum: chariot warriors, infantrymen, cavalrymen, and horses. There are generals, middle ranking officers, lower ranking officers, ordinary soldiers, and armored warriors. The latter can be further divided according to their headgear into warriors with a square scarf, a cylindrical bun, or a flat bun. There are kneeling warriors as well.
Sections of Terracotta Warriors Museum
Terracotta Warriors Museum was built on top of the pit sites, located at the north foot of Lishan Mountain, 7.5 kilometers east of Lintong District, 37.5 km west of Xi'an. Opened from October 1, 1979, the Pit 1 was first opened one. Until September 1991, it has officially opened the pit 3. September 1994, the Pit 2 began to exhibit to visitors while excavating.
Qin Terracotta Warriors Pit
Pit 1 Pit 1 is the largest among the 3 pits. It is 5 m deep with an area of 14260 square meters. There are over 6000 terracotta warriors and horses in annular square formation. The Pit 1 has excavated 500 terracotta warriors, 6 chariots, 24 horses and lots of bronze weapons and ironware.
Pit 2: Pit 2 is located northeast to Pit 1 and east to Pit 3, in trisquare formation. It is 96 m long from east to west and 84 m wide from south to north, with the total area about 6000 square meters. The Pit 2's formation is more complicate, and the types of warriors are more complete than the other 2 pits. It has the most grand battle formation among the 3 pits.
Pit 3: Pit 3, with an area of 520 square meters, is located west to Pit 1, in concave shape. At the entrance, there is a chariot. In the pit, there are 68 terracotta warriors. From the formation of Pit 3, it looks like the general headquarter. However, it was not finished
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1 hour from xian
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