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Learning From or Repeating History
January 23, 2017 at 5:04 pm Wendy Elliott Op-Eds 2
Special for the Armenian Weekly
A Jan. 16 statement issued jointly by the World Food Programme, The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Refugees read in part, "We must not let 2017 repeat the tragedies of 2016 for Syria."
'As a 15-year-old girl, Aurora was kidnapped from her village of Tchemesh-Gedzak during the Armenian genocide by Kurdish bandits, and later bought and sold as a sex slave.'
Nor repeat the tragedies of 1916 and 1917, I would add.
One hundred years ago, thousands of Armenian refugees who were lucky enough to survive the deportation were destitute in Syria. Similar to Turkey and Russia not allowing aid to get to the citizens of Aleppo in Dec. 2016, the Ottoman government did not allow international humanitarian aid into Aleppo in Dec. 1916. Only the Red Crescent and Red Cross societies, and the Christian missionaries who were already in the region, were able to provide any assistance
As I listen to the daily news about the war and the desperate situation of innocent civilians, and I research the aftermath of the Armenian Genocide, I always come back to the same thought: Have we not learned anything from history? Are we to be forever condemned to repeat the past?
My interest in the humanitarian efforts of 1915-1922 in the Ottoman Empire began, curiously enough, with The Armenian Weekly. Kamo Mailyan and I wrote the article Remembering Susan Wealthy Orvis about an American missionary who almost single-handedly saved 3,000 Armenian and Greek orphans in 1922. A few weeks after publication, we were contacted by a relative of Ms. Orvis, who offered us access to a trunk full of her letters and original papers. After analyzing the contents, we knew there was an even more fascinating story begging to be told. There has been a lot written about the genocide and about the lives of survivors, but very little about the enormous international humanitarian effort that followed. I am trying to change that. For the past two years I've been researching the relief work in Talas and Cesarea (Kayseri), Turkey, that was provided by Ms. Orvis and her colleagues of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM) and the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief (ACASR), and its successor, Near East Relief.
Amidst the madness of the genocide, World War One, and the Greco-Turkish War of 1919-22, this relatively small group of people—supported by thousands overseas—exhibited compassion, determination and a huge dollop of grace. In 1919 when the missionaries and relief workers were finally allowed back into the region, the district of Cesarea had a remaining population of approximately 930,000 scattered over 35,000 square miles. Of those, 30,000 Armenians needed assistance, as did 8,000 Greeks and 50,000 Turks. And there were 10,000 orphans left to fend for themselves (5,000 Armenian, 1,000 Greek, and 4,000 Turkish children). The story of how these children and adults were cared for, and how the 6,000 Armenian and Greek orphans were saved during the expulsions of Christians from Turkey in 1922 is the essence of the book I'm writing. The working title is Grit and Grace in a World Gone Mad.
But as I continue to research and write, I have been struck by the terrible similarities of events then and now. As an example, there's the sad tale of Aurora Mardiganian. Most Armenians know of it. As a 15-year-old girl, Aurora was kidnapped from her village of Tchemesh-Gedzak during the Armenian genocide by Kurdish bandits, and later bought and sold as a sex slave. Eventually she escaped and, after months of travel, found refuge with a Canadian missionary, Frederick MacCallum. Dr. MacCallum was an ABCFM colleague of Susan Wealthy Orvis, and was responsible for "buying" back, and thus freeing, many young girls like Aurora. He arranged safe passage for her to New York through ACASR.
But not many people know the story of a young Yazidi girl, Farida Khalaf. She was 16 years old when she was kidnapped by ISIS in 2013 in her village of Kocho, Iraq. Just like the Ottoman government of 1915 did against the Armenians, ISIS is committing genocide against the Yazidi people today. And in a similar fashion, the men were separated from the women, girls and young boys, and were killed. Farida was taken away with other young women to work as slaves for ISIS. She was beaten and sexually abused, just as Aurora had been. And similar to Aurora, Farida managed to escape and receive help. The difference is that Farida is now receiving financial aid and psychological counselling from a German humanitarian organization. In sad contrast, the help Aurora received was more exploitation. So perhaps we have learned a little something after all.
Another example is boycotting. I was deeply saddened when I heard a radio interview in November with the mayor of Twin Falls, Idaho. He and his wife had received death threats for supporting the hiring practices of a local company that makes yogurt. The company is Chobani, and the founder and CEO is Hamdi Ulukaya, a Turkish immigrant of Kurdish descent. He arrived in the United States in the 1990's. He worked hard making and selling cheese, and eventually bought an old yogurt factory in upstate New York. He became successful enough to expand to a second factory in Twin Falls, and now employs 2,000 workers. Of these employees, 300 are refugees from Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey, and other countries. But some small-minded people see this as being anti-American, and have called for a boycott against Chobani yogurt. Or is it more against Mr. Ulukaya, who is Muslim?
This reminded me of the series of boycotts in the Ottoman Empire from 1908 to 1914, each one getting progressively more violent. First there was the boycott against Austrian goods to protest the Austro-Hungarian annexation of Bosnia-Herzegovina shortly after the Young Turk revolution of 1908. Then there was the 1910 boycott of Greek merchants, mainly in Constantinople [Istanbul], due to an Ottoman-Greek conflict over Crete. After the Balkan Wars (1912-13) ended, another boycott began and extended into 1914. This time it was directed against non-Muslims in what was left of the Empire in retaliation for atrocities conducted against Ottomans, mostly by Christian Bulgarians. It didn't matter than an international commission determined that atrocities were committed by all sides (the Bulgarians just being more open about admitting it than the other nations). It also didn't matter that not all Ottoman soldiers were Muslim; Christians and Jews were loyal Ottomans, too. The boycott, which was secretly supported by the local branches of the governing Committee of Union and Progress Party (part of the Young Turks), went ahead anyway. And it became violent. Pamphlets of hate were distributed. Goods and shops were burned. Shoppers and merchants were injured. The next year was the beginning of a genocide. Could a boycott based on religion happen now in the United States? Could it lead to something more sinister? We have seen from history that it can.
I have been writing a blog to share these and other stories with readers. The good news is that studying history is not all doom and gloom. I have come across wonderful stories that help keep my faith in humanity. At Christmas I wrote about the WWI British and German soldiers who left their respective trenches to exchange cigarettes and chocolate and kind words before having to become enemies once again the following day. I also shared some letters a 21-year-old volunteer relief worker wrote to his mother with what can only be described as hair-raising adventures, that is, tales astounding enough to raise his mother's eyebrows, if not her hair. I discovered information about a village in Cesarea where all the people banded together to stand up to the deportation orders. "If you take our Armenian neighbors," said the Turks of the village, "you must take us, too." No one was deported and no one was killed. I think I'll save that story for the book.
Not paying attention to the past, and learning from it, has led us to live in what Winston Churchill called "the most thoughtless of ages. Every day headlines and short views." That is even more true today in the age of sound bites, as it was in 1948 when he wrote it. And as it was a hundred years ago. I believe it's time to pay attention to the past. And to learn from it, not repeat it.
Wendy Elliott has an MEd and a special interest in history. She is the author of the young adult novel, 'The Dark Triumph of Daniel Sarkisyan,' and is currently writing 'Grit and Grace in a World Gone Mad' about the missionaries and relief workers in Talas and Cesarea, Turkey 1908-22. She writes about that period in her blog: http://wendyelliott.ca/blog-gg/
Wendy Elliott
Wendy Elliott has an MEd and a special interest in history. She is the author of "Grit and Grace in a World Gone Mad: Humanitarianism in Talas, Turkey 1908-1923" and the young adult novel, "The Dark Triumph of Daniel Sarkisyan." Visit https://wendyelliott.ca for more information about her books or to follow her blog.
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Why buying secondhand could work for you, items to avoid, where to find secondhand deals and how to make sure you choose a safe product.
Having a baby is an expensive business. According to a recent report, we parents will spend £5,000 on our baby before their first birthday. But there are ways to stick to your budget, like buying some items secondhand. From buggies to clothes, bottles to baby monitors, pre-loved pregnancy and baby gear has never been so popular.
You can buy pretty much anything that you want secondhand but there are certain used items that it makes sense to buy, and others that should be avoided.
Maternity clothes are easy to pick up – you only wear them for a matter of months so it's savvy to buy them secondhand. And because they have such a short wardrobe-life, they're usually nearly new. You can find out more about buying secondhand maternity clothes in our guide.
Everyone wants a few special outfits for their newborn but the lifespan of baby clothes is so short (sometimes only weeks), that used clothes are rarely worn-out.
You can pick them up for a fraction of the price of new. You can find out more about buying secondhand baby clothes in our guide.
Yes, you can even buy reusable nappies secondhand if you know where to look. For hygiene reasons, eBay won't sell previously used reusable nappies (although the American site does). However, there are other sites that recognise the value of selling on these items. Head to our guide to secondhand reusable nappies for more info.
You should be cautious about buying buggies and toys secondhand. That's not to say don't buy them, more that you need to be aware of safety guidelines.
Buggies can be expensive, so it does makes sense to look for a used one.
If you do buy secondhand you need to know that Trading Standards says all buggies should comply with British Standard BS 7409 (look for the sticker).
Also check the brakes, harness and instructions. Check out our guide to secondhand buggies for more details.
Toys approved by the British Toy and Hobby Association will carry the Lion Mark, a safety standard. Check that they aren't cracked or broken and that they are appropriate for your baby's age. Our guide to secondhand toys has more detailed advice.
You should avoid buying car seats and mattresses.
Safety experts recommend that you avoid secondhand car seats altogether. You can never be totally sure that it hasn't been involved in an accident, even when buying from family or friends.
It's not that they would intentionally mislead you, just that some bumps and crunches can be forgotten easily enough, but still affect the car seat.
When it comes to mattresses you need to be extra careful, too. One study, in 2002, found that using secondhand mattresses could increase the risk of cot death.
The risk is the mattress can have lost its firmness and shape, and could contain bacteria and dust mites.
See our detailed guide for more info on what not to buy secondhand.
Finding secondhand bargains is easy. Online auction sites, like eBay, list pretty much everything you could ever want but don't rule out charity shops, car boot sales and nearly new sales too – the NCT has brilliant ones.
The advantage of a using an official company like eBay is that you'll be protected under the Sales of Goods Act, which means that traders must sell goods (including secondhand ones) that are as described and of satisfactory quality.
However, you can still expect a bit of wear and tear. Asking around can also often bag you a bargain but do make sure that you do the same thorough checks as you would if you were buying online. Friends and family are a great source of used goods but it's easy to feel pressured into accepting things that you don't need.
Be clear that you want to see what they are offering and check it over thoroughly. And ask for some thinking time before accepting the entire contents of their loft!
Another option is Freecycle, where you actually don't buy items but get them free. If you're not familiar with Freecycle, Google it to find your local area's group. Freecycle matches people who have things they don't want or need anymore with people who can use them.
This keeps items away from landfills and gives them a second lease of life. On Freecycle, you can post both wanted ads and offered ads. It's useful for de-cluttering your home and your child's room as they grow up.
As a rule of thumb, you should never pay more than a third of the original full price of an item.
However, what you actually pay depends on where you buy it, what you buy and how good you are at bartering.
Jumble sales and car boot sales are where you'll find the real bargains.
The competitive nature of online auction makes them more expensive, but the advantage is that they are convenient. Some items, such as reusable nappies, hold their value so be prepared to pay almost full price for them.
Others, especially toys, may cost you a fraction of the original price tag. There are very few things that can't be recycled and sold again. Look carefully and you will find pretty much everything that your baby needs.


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Q. Is a lack of periods really that serious?
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Q. My bleeding is heavier than most. How heavy is too heavy?
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Often simple interventions like hormonal medications via IV can stave off the bleeding. Acute heavy bleeding can also be symptomatic of cancer in serious situations—in which case time is crucial for survival, Dr. Hjort says.
If your flow isn't quite that heavy, but you do have more than two days of heavy flow, check in with your doctor to see if your situation may be symptomatic of a related issue.
Q. Isn't it normal to experience pain with your cycle?
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We can learn a lot about the status of our overall health from our cycles. So when your period is sending out an SOS, don't hesitate to get the help you need from a health care practitioner who will take your concerns seriously. Your reproductive health—and your life—may depend on it.


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While we might all wish that we lived in homes with plenty of storage space, the simple fact is, that most homes simply don't provide enough space for most families. However, often times, it is the simple solutions that provide the best answers to our problems, and that is exactly what an over the door coat rack can do.
These coat racks are ideal for those who live in apartments and dorms, where they are forbidden to attach permanent fixtures to the walls.
They are also a great solution for rooms that simply do not have the wall space to attach a permanent coat rack.
Over the door coat racks are inexpensive solutions to some of the organizational and storage needs, and can serve to hold not only coats, but a collection of hats, belts, those bathroom towels and robes, or those extra jeans, hoodies, and other items you want within easy reach.
The InterDesign Bruschia Over-the-Door coat rack is a product by the InterDesign company, who have been providing home fashion accessories internationally for over 36 years.
This coat rack is attractive and simple to hang, as it requires no hardware.
Let's be honest here, the InterDesign Bruschia Over-the-Door rack is a coat rack, so it would be hard to imagine too many people jumping for joy when this arrives.
However, it is attractive and seems to be sturdily made, and it is a great solution for any room in the home where you need to hang things, all of which makes it pretty difficult to have a negative first impression of this product.
As long as it does what it is made for, that's all that matters.
The Bruschia over the door rack scores high in the ratings across the internet, receiving almost maximum stars everywhere this product is reviewed.
Reviews on Amazon show that customers scored this coat rack with high star ratings.
There were a couple of negative comments.
The fact that this rack did not fit exterior doors. Which really should be expected as these doors need to fit tightly against the door frames for energy purposes and to keep bugs out, so you shouldn't really expect there to be enough space for even a thin piece of metal to go over the top of the outside door.
Some people who live in colder areas, found that this coat rack was not quite strong enough to hold a lot of really heavy winter coats.
Overall, most customers stated they would recommend the Bruschia over-the-door rack to their friends and family members.
The Spectrum 68500 Over-The-Door Multi Hook Accents Rack is manufactured by Storage Solutions, a company that has been making a variety of storage solutions for homes, that offer people both quality and value.
This over the door rack is chrome, with wooden balls at both ends of the double hooks, which adds accent and safety for clothes hung on the rack.
The Spectrum 68500 Over-the-door Multi Hook Accents rack is neutral enough to fit almost any room in your home.
This coat rack would look equally good in the kitchen, for dishtowels, aprons, and oven mitts, and in the bathroom for towels, or on the back of the bedroom door to hang your nightgown and robe.
The Spectrum 68500 earns a steady star rating on reviews across the internet, with the majority of Amazon customer reviews rating this over-the-door rack highly.
One customer stated that her door was exactly 1 ¾ inches thick and the rack did not fit. Since the manufacture states that this rack fits doors up to 1 ¾ inches, this may mean that this particular customer felt that the 1 ¾ inches was included.
One other customer stated that you can only hang this rack on the outside of an inward swinging door. Frankly, this comment doesn't make a lot of sense, since a door is the same thickness whether you place the rack on the outside or inside of inward swinging door and since no other customer echoed this problem, it seems that this customer might be mistaken.
Overall, most customers liked the Spectrum 68500 over the door Multi Hook Accents rack and found it extremely useful.
The Well Noted over the door Hanger is a whimsical and extremely attractive coat rack that has a musical theme, but should go well in most homes with a modern décor.
Because it adds a bit of accent to any room it is placed in, this coat rack will serve as well in an office as in a home.
The Well Noted over-the-door hanger seems to be well made and attractive.
It would add a pretty accent to an entryway, closet, bathroom, or bedroom.
However, because it does have a music theme, the theme of this rack might make it less attractive to those whose have a rustic décor, though it may fit well with a country themed home.
Not surprisingly, the Well Noted over-the-door hanger coat rack was mostly purchased by or for those people who were interested in music, though this rack would fit almost any type of décor.
The people who purchased this coat rack gave it almost maximum star ratings, which is truly exceptional for products today.
Almost all reviewers on Amazon gave the Well Noted over-the-door hanger high star ratings, they were so pleased with the coat rack.
Perfect for those who love music.
There wasn't a single negative review for this product, though one or two people did mention being disappointed because they had larger than standard doors, and the hanger would not fit.
Overall it seems that the Well Noted over-the-door hanger hit a high note with everyone who purchased it.
When it comes to choosing a space saving coat rack, we all have very different tastes, styles and décor.
With that in mind, we have extensively researched and put together the top 16 coat rack for over the door comparison chart, to help make your decision easier.
12 Hooks, Steel & Wood, Bracket Slides Over Doors Up To 1-3/4" thick.
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9 Hooks, Chrome Finish, Flexible Bracket That Fits Doors Up To 1-3/4 inch thick.
Hopefully, the 3 in-depth reviews and coat rack comparison table have helped you to find the perfect over the door coat rack for your home.
We will continue to keep this review and comparison chart updated, to reflect any products that become discontinued and new products that become available, as we want you to always have the most up to date information.


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Whether you need a stack of cash to pay college tuition for two students this year, or to pay it for two or three years to come, you are among many people who have big expenses coming up.
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With low housing prices and mortgage interest rates, it is a good time to explore buying a home. However, today, there are more obstacles to getting a mortgage, including higher credit score standards and closer reviews of applications.
Preparation is key to navigating today's market. ABA offers these tips to help households prepare for buying a home.
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Plan for the future. A home is a long-term investment, so if you plan on being in an area only a short time, renting may be a better option. Typically, if you plan on staying in an area less than five years, buying a home may not be worth the cost of the investment. Instead, focus on paying down debt and building saving.
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1. Consolidate debt. With interest rates at historic lows, it makes sense to consolidate debt into one low interest loan. For example, if you have outstanding balances on several credit cards, consider transferring those balances to one credit card with the lowest interest rate. If you qualify, it may be a good time to apply for a home equity line of credit to consolidate debt or make a home improvement.
2. Shop around for credit cards with the best interest rates. You may be able to get one with better terms than the one you are currently using. Or, ask your credit card issuer to lower your interest rate to make it more competitive.
3. Make large purchases now. If you've been thinking of making a major purchase like a house or a car, today's low interest rates make it a good time to finance big ticket items. However, make sure you have a good credit record and can pay off the loan before applying.
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2. Keep an eye on your accounts throughout the year by reading your monthly/periodic statements thoroughly. That's an easy way for you to be sure that all of the activity in your accounts was initiated by you.
3. Tear up or shred pre-approved credit offers, receipts and other personal information that link your name to account numbers. Don't leave your ATM or credit card receipt in public trash cans. Crooks (a.k.a dumpster divers) are known to go through trash to get account numbers and other items that will give them just enough information to get credit in your name.
4. If your credit card or other bills are more than two weeks late, you should do three things: First, contact the Postal Service to see if someone has forwarded your mail to another address. Second, contact your bank to ask if the statement or card has been mailed. Third, contact the businesses that send you bills.
5. When you pay bills, don't put them in your mailbox with the red flag up. That's a flashing neon light telling crooks to grab your information. Use a locked mailbox or the post office.
6. Protect your account information. Don't write your personal identification number (PIN) on your ATM or debit card. Don't write your social security number or credit card account number on a check. Cover your hand when you are entering your PIN number at an ATM.
7. Don't carry your Social Security card, passport or birth certificate unless you need it that day. Take all but one or two credit cards out of your wallet, and keep a list at home of your account information and customer service telephone numbers. That way, if your wallet is lost or stolen, you'll only have to notify a few of your creditors and the information will be handy.
8. Never provide personal or credit card information over the phone, unless you initiated the call. Crooks are known to call with news that you've won a prize and all they need is your credit card number for verification. Don't fall for it. Remember the old saying, "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."
1. Financial fraud is a crime; call your local police department.
3. Call the Federal Trade Commission's ID Theft hotline at 1-(877) IDTHEFT. The hotline is staffed by counselors trained to help ID theft victims. Check out the FTC Website.
4. Notify your banks. They can help you obtain new account numbers for all of your checking, savings and other accounts. Be sure to pick a new PIN number for your ATM and debit cards. Close all of your credit card accounts and open with new account numbers.
5. Notify the Postal Inspector if you suspect mail theft – a felony.
6. Depending on your situation, you may want to contact the Social Security Administration to get a new Social Security number. Their telephone number is 800-772-1213. You also may want to contact your telephone, long distance, water, gas and electrical companies to alert them that someone may try to open an account in your name.
7. Finally, make sure to maintain a log of all the contacts you make with authorities regarding the matter. Write down each person's name, title, and phone number in case you need to re-contact them or refer to them in future correspondence. More Tips if You Are a Victim of Identity Theft Phishing Scams: consumer tips Questions? Contact the ABA Education Foundation.


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Offensive line coach Mac McWhorter and tight ends coach John Strollo remain on Penn State's current coaching staff with Larry Johnson as interim head coach.
Linebackers coach Ron Vanderlinden and quarterbacks coach Charlie Fisher resigned before O'Brien's departure. Meanwhle, Director of Player Personnel Bill Kavanaugh left Penn State on Dec. 20 to take the head coaching job at Bentley University.
Just days after arriving in Houston, O'Brien gutted former Texans head coach Gary Kubiak's old staff, including the team's strength and conditioning crew.
Fitzgerald, who was widely popular with Penn State players when he was hired to take over for John Thomas, did not return calls or messages seeking comment.
Fitzgerald was the inspiration for the popular "Iron Lion" T-shirts and merchandise. He was also a key cog to keeping the 2012 team together when sanctions were leveled against Penn State, acting as a go-between with O'Brien and the players during a period in which NCAA rules prohibit head coaches from having contact with players.
Penn State players also grew fond of Fitzgerald's energetic persona. The strength and conditioning guru made a habit of wearing nothing but shorts and T-shirts during his tenure at Penn State. His pregame pep-talks often featured grass drills, or Fitzgerald ripping his shirt off and flopping on the frozen turf, to get Penn State players energized.
Johnson said last week he expected most of the remaining Penn State staff to stay.
Penn State is continuing its search to find O'Brien's replacement.
Miami Hurricanes coach Al Golden reaffirmed Monday that he would not be leaving that program for the time being. Golden played and coached at Penn State.
Meanwhile, Penn State has conducted interviews with Vanderbilt's James Franklin and former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Munchak, also a former Penn State player.


This study,A SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF WOMEN IN OTUKPO CLAN IN THE 20TH CENTURY contains concise information that will serve as a framework or guide for your project work. The project study is well-researched for academic purposes and are usually provided in complete chapters with adequate References.
This work centers on the cultural activities of women in the Otukpo clan in Idoma land in the 20th century. However, a brief origin of the Idomas is imperative at this stage. This introduction therefore is intended to go into the polemics of the origin of the Idoma nation.
According to Erim2, the Idoma people claim their ancestral home to be Apa, the region that harbours their historical neigbours the jukuns within the plains of the lower Benue. The Idoma nation is made up of twenty-two districts with sixteen Idoma proper and six non-Idoma speaking people comprising of Igede, Etulo, Akpa, Utonkon and Ulayi3. On the other hand, another theory on the origin of the Idoma added Ishake on the southern side living side by side with the Igbo settlers4.
However, what is today known as Idoma that lies south of the River Benue with a population that has been estimated at slightly over one million by 2006 census figure, and it's area of land located within the broad valley of the Benue River and cross River basin has remained home for the Idomas over the century. The main thrust of the land is a contiguous belt of territory, which stretches from southern banks of River Benue to the northern fringes of Igbo land. These territories lie within latitude 600-300 north and longitude 800 east and cover a total land area of approximately 5.955 square kilometers5.
The River Benue bound the Idoma people to the North, by parts of Igbo and Ogoja to the South, by the Tiv and Igede to the East and by Igala land to the West. The Idoma unanimously traced their traditions of origin to Apa (Beipi) tentatively associated with one time capital of the legendary kwararafa confederacy, which before the 15th century was under Abakpawatiga. The term Idoma is used to describe the decedents of a migration leader, Idu6. Informants from various ethnic groups for instance Adoka, Ugboju of Otukpo local government among others terrace their genealogies back to certain Idu who was their "putative founder" and the founder of different groups in Idoma land.
Attempt shall be made in this essay to give some knowledge of the nature and diversity of the role of women in the cultural developments of Otukpo clan. The researcher shall also assess the religious, cultural and other factors shaping their various roles and examine policies that have attested the position of women in Otukpo clan during the period under review. Basically, emphasis would be placed on gender relation in the society and how this might have influenced the various activities involving women.
This essay focuses on women mainly because their cultural roles have not been sufficiently emphasized in historical writings. They are rather discussed most times as passing references. It is important to note that unless one goes into the field to specifically find out about the cultural contribution of women, there is the tendency of not pursuing in detail the role played by them.
This essay would endeavor to look at women and their socio-cultural and economic responsibilities in Otukpo local government area of Benue state in the 20th century. Therefore, the study covers the period from 1900 till date. Women activities in Otukpo Local Government will be discussed which will include societal view on women in Otukpo Local Government area of Benue state. Women in economic activities will be discussed, the socio-cultural and economic development of women in Otukpo will be highlighted which include the socio-cultural responsibilities of women in Otukpo, the position of women in the family, the role of women in community service, the role women in festivals, women in commerce and other factors shaping their various roles. It will examines polices that have affected the position of women in Otukpo during the 20th century.
Since this study is aimed at identifying the role played by women in Idoma land to the Otukpo clan in the 20th century, it is therefore mainly based on oral source and fieldwork, since secondary source materials often deals with activities in the region without specific reference to women. Group inferences were also conducted with those in the same ward in other to determine the various roles played by women in Otukpo clan. Information was also gotten through individuals interviewed.
The secondary sources that are consulted for this work are either on things written on the area of study, reports, journals and textbooks from the Archives and libraries. As might be expected, all the source of information had their limitations. It is found out that there are little or no reference to the cultural activities of women in Otukpo clan and where materials are found on women it centre's more on feminism and their liberation, and those found relating to the work are not of great relevance to the work.
At the Archive, most of the files and textbook asked for on women are not available and at times when found it is of no importance or some pages were completely torn off. The fact that a large number of people is interviewed does not eliminate problem from the oral source, the reason being that the women could not spare their time for interviews even though previous arrangements has been made for it. It is found out that the information contained there are the same as those already gathered. There is also problem in the area of provision of dating for specific events, and also, on how much profit they do realize from their economic ventures.
There are no doubts that several literatures abound on Idoma economic and socio-cultural history, with a handful of them on Otukpo Local government in particular. Anthropologists who are not skilled in the discipline of History, and other well renowned historians did not put some of these works together. Our review of literature however aims at presenting a variety of some views put together by different scholars on the subject of our research with the aim of bringing out specific issues that are considered imperative to this wok. It is pertinent to assert that there are certain areas, which these literatures did not cover which this research sought to cover.
In Okpeh's contribution "Studies in the History of Central Nigeria vo11" Okpeh in 10th chapter: "The Pre-Colonial Organization of the Idoma People," dwelt more on the pre-colonial setting evolving his analysis around the Ojira which according to him was no doubt a very powerful organization in Idoma land7. This author also was able to give us the Idoma setting in pre-colonial period. On the other hand, his work while shedding light on the part of women and their contributions in pre-colonial period, did however, not cover much on our aspect of research.
In V.G. Okwu's book; "The Establishment of Colonial Administration in Idoma land 1921-1930," Okwu8 started by tracing the origin of Idoma land and went on to discuss the government attitude towards the Idomas in his works and with reference to Otukpo Local Government area. In this book, he was able to give the origin of Idoma land, which is useful to this research. On the other hand, it did not mention any activities of women in his analysis.
Another book consulted in the course of this study was the book of E.O Erim9 who is one of the foremost writers of Idoma literatures, spent more time of his book 'Idoma Nationality' tracing the origin, migration and settlement pattern of Idoma people. He also devoted his time to their ways of life and traditional institution. It is important to note that his work inspired subsequent writers of historical work or literature on the Idoma nation. Hence almost every Idoma literature has his masterpiece referred to. Again given the large ovation that has been generated by his work, the work does not cover every aspect of this research work but was helpful when giving the background of the Idoma people and their origin.
Another book that was reviewed in the course of this research was 'Women Marginalization and Politics in Nigeria' by Jibrin Ibrahim and Amina Salihu. The book is about women in politics in Nigeria and their achievements as far as Government offices,10 are concerned. The work went further to talk of how women were being marginalized in Nigeria politics in this regard the book was able to give useful information in the aspect of the role played women in politics in relation to the changing roles of women in Nigeria. However, the book is of limited use to this work because the setting of the work is based on Nigeria as a whole with no reference to Otukpo Local Government of Benue State.
Another book consulted was "Studies in Igede Development" volume I, (eds) Adagba Okpaga, Indu O. Ode and Godwin E. Ogah11. This book talks about the various developments that have taken place in Igede community of Benue state. While this book is relevant to this study it is limited because of its setting which had no particular reference to Otukpo Local Government Area.
In the book by Bernard Obeya Nelson and Prof. J.I. Elaigwu12, tilted "Ucholo kal' Idoma, A compendium of Apa Heritage. In this book, we were able to see the origin and foundation of Idoma kingdom and in general have been able to provide us with information concerning the Idoma Heritage which is useful in the course of this research and also provided information on the Idoma political development in Benue State. On the other hand this book has omitted some information especially the activities of women in Idoma land and where there is available information much reference is not placed on women activities in Otukpo Local Government area of Benue State.
Another book consulted is "Women and Politics" written by Vicky Randall13, published in 1982. The work centers on women participation in politics, impact of polities on women in relation to policy making, their social position in politics and political behavior of women. This work is of limited use because the setting of the work was based on Britain and United States and not on Nigeria it however provided useful insight into women administration and governance in political position.


Women want to look more beautiful and gorgeous all the time. But this becomes a bit difficult when you have aged and have reached forties. At this time, choosing colors for makeup and clothes is bit different then when you were in twenties. Also if you choose them properly then you can look younger and beautiful at same time.
- Wearing jeans can make you look younger. But as we age, your body gains weight and the stomach and thigh areas become fat. Though skinny tight jeans are very-in these days, you should prefer them as they can make you look unattractive. Instead go for flared jeans and boot-cut jeans. They look decent and nice when you pair them up with button-up shirts. You will surely look younger and more beautiful.
- Floral print dress or tops are very good options if you want to look younger. They give you a feeling of youth. Choose a dress carefully as the sign of aging should not be visible as then you won't beautiful.
- Check out magazines and websites for the clothes which are the latest ones and are preferred by youngsters. You can also see what the celebrities are wearing and then go for wearing those types of clothes.
- Accessories too can help you out to look younger. If you are going to wear normal clothes then select accessories which are the ones preferred by ladies in twenties. You can wear hats, belts, good bracelets and neck pieces, watches, a good handbag or any other accessories.
- Pick the colors for your clothes very carefully. Pastel colors are very good options and look good on aged women. They would make you look younger. If you don't want to go for these dark colors like black and brown colors are always good choice.
- Wear simple and decent jackets. Coats or jackets which reach till mid thighs should be the ones to be picked. In case of jackets always go for dark and solid colors. You can go for leather jackets, fur jackets, denim jackets or some other good ones. Wearing jackets would make you remind of your youth days and you will again look younger than your real age.
Keep in mind the above points and select the clothes properly. Always pay attention while selecting clothes and choose the ones which are latest and look very cool and trendy. You will surely look younger than your age and everyone will complement you for your beauty and clothes.


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Foxx deserves recognition
March 1, 2005 12:00 am by The Editorial Board
Who would have known that Jamie Foxx, best known for his character Wanda on "In Living Color," would win an Oscar?
Well, obviously quite a few people. When Foxx's name was announced as the Academy Award winner for Best Actor in a Leading Role, the entire audience applauded the entertainer with a standing ovation.
Many people agree that Foxx's performance in "Ray" was impeccable.
Although almost every person knowledgeable about entertainment is proud of Foxx, most of the media's attention was planted on the awards won by others.
Indeed, "The Aviator" did win five Oscars Sunday, but why not provide coverage of the most anticipated award of the night?
The Tallahassee Democrat, USA Today and CNN avoided blatantly commenting on Foxx's achievement. The front page stories and major entertainment footage covered Cate Blanchett and Hilary Swank thoroughly.
Of course, these actresses deserve praise for their respective roles in "The Aviator" and "Million Dollar Baby," but can Foxx get some props for the mere fact that this was his first nomination?
If not for the black communities all over America, please praise Foxx for the sake of early entertainers, such as Sidney Poiter, Ruby Dee, Louise Beavers, Melvin Van Peebles and Ethel Waters, who have paved the way for blacks in Hollywood.
Donald Bogle, leading authority of blacks in film, said making black films "is a tremendous responsibility, much greater than that placed on ordinary white moviemakers," in his best-seller "Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies and Bucks."
Foxx, you have proved to be very responsible.
Lack of support by FAMU students is shameful
Monday evening's State of the Black Man Address was embarrassing.
It was embarrassing that a speaker such as Kevin Powell could only attract an audience around 150 people at an historically black college.
At the very least, an event at an HBCU titled the State of the Black Man should attract an audience large enough to fill Lee Hall.
For one of the country's brightest young minds to take the time to speak to the FAMU community, and have people look uninterested, shows the amount of ignorance that walks around campus.
Once again the FAMU student body has sullied its reputation for not supporting events that do not offer free food or entertainment.
Monday's event was eerily similar to an event last semester in which former Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe came to speak with an expected 500 FAMU students rather than the 50 who bothered to show up.
If students do not improve their apathy toward speakers there will be a day when prominent speakers, black or white, will come to Tallahassee to speak at a college campus just not this one


CEDARBURG - Cedarburg won the team title with 361 points.
Kierra Perez had the top finish for Sheboygan North with a fifth place in the 500 freestyle in 5:20.60.
Sheboygan South's top finishes were the 200 medley relay team in 13th place in 2:17.17, the 200 freestyle relay team in 13th in 1:59.01 and the 400 freestyle relay team in 13th in 4:55.00.
The winner of each sectional event automatically qualifies for state. An additional 18 qualifiers in each event will be selected from among the best times and scores from each sectional.
The Division 1 state meet is Saturday at the University of Wisconsin Natatorium in Madison.
Diving: 1, Lexi Penney BE 450.80. 200 Medley R: 1, Brookfield East 1:44.38; 9, Sheboygan North (Lauren haon, Kierra Perez, Gigi Gotzmer, Taylor Gutschow) 1:54.29. 200 Free: 1, Cassie Stegner MF/H 1:53.02; 15, Victoria Stonehouse SN 2:06.93. 200 IM: 1, Brigid Gwidt CED 2:08.36; 9, Kierra Perez SN 2:18.09. 50 Free: 1, Erika Remington CED :23.58; 9, Lauren Hayon SN :25.35. 100 Fly: 1, Reilly Tiltmann BE :55.57; 13, Gigi Gotzmer SN 1:02.16. 100 Free: 1, Cassie Stegner MF/H :52.26; 15, Lizzie Revelis SN :57.71. 500 Free: 1, Leah Tunney HOM 5:06.87; 5, Kierra Perez SN 5:20.60. 200 Free R: 1, Cedarburg 1:37.43; 9, Sheboygan North (Taylor Gutschow, Gigi Gotzmer, Kierra Perez, Lauren Hayon) 1:42.93. 100 Back: 1, Reilly Tiltmann BE :55.29; 16, Leah Moyer SN 1:04.99. 100 Breast: 1, Brigid Gwidt CED 1:05.04; 21, Erin Konter SN 1:23.56. 400 Free: 1, Cedarburg 3:29.77; 9, Sheboygan North (Taylor Gutschow, Leah Moyer, Gigi Gotzmer, Lauren Hayon) 3:47.76.


Whilst birding at the village at the bottom of the Raydah Escarpment I came across a number of African Joker Byblia ilithyi. They are also commonly known as the Spotted joker or Joker, and are a species of nymphalid butterfly found in parts of Africa, Arabia and Asia. The male has the upperwings of a deep rich orange. The forewing has the costa broadly black until nearly the apex. The cell has three narrow short black bands, the inner and outer not reaching the median vein. A postdiscal broad transverse black band from dorsum to vein 4, with the portions of the veins beyond it defined in black. The apex of the wing beyond the broad black edging to the costal border has its upper margin and the terminal portions of the veins defined in black; finally a narrow terminal band. The hind-wing has an elongate black sub-costal patch near base, continued posteriorly across the cell by an inner and an outer series of small transverse spots; a complete broad black postdiscal band with the portions of the veins beyond it lined with black, and a narrow black terminal band as on the forewing. Cilia of fore and hind wings white, alternated with brown (from Wikipedia).


When I was a child, I used to roll my eyes at my parents' obsession with living a healthy lifestyle.
Now that I'm older, I don't just appreciate what they taught me. I also appreciate what they did for themselves, and therefore, what they did for me.
I am 46 years old, and I still have both of my parents, who are both in their seventies.
That's partially luck, partially genetics and partially due to their diligence.
Recently, my extremely active mother faced some health issues that landed her in the hospital, in surgery and in intensive care. She's now back home recovering. She's also already complaining that she can't do as much as she'd like to do.
The fact that she is complaining actually makes me smile.
But then, still having my mom at the other end of the phone always makes me smile.
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This post from Savory Simple really helped articulate some of what I've been feeling: "Hopefully, when the history books are written, this chapter about our country will be brief and it will have a happy ending."
Anyway. In other news. Last weekend's working stuff went pretty well but I was tiiiired after the whole thing. Monday I sort of just cooked and relaxed a bit. Tuesday I had a big Perfectly Planned day-we have a styled shoot tomorrow so we met with the linen company, rental company, and dress shop. We also grabbed dinner and then had a networking event with other creatives. It was all super fun! Wednesday my cousin Brianna came over and we made some hot chocolate and hung out. Then I just worked Thursday and Friday and I work today. Blech. And tonight Michael and I are going to work on some of his school stuff.
If you're a fan of Westworld and/or City Slickers you're gonna die over this Funny Or Die video.
Scandal-I just want Fitz and Olivia to be together again. And for Mellie to get to be with Malcolm. And to know for sure if Cyrus did the very very veryyy bad thing!


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Dara T. Mathis is a freelance writer and editor, the brains behind the blog Truly Tafakari, and an admirer of people who make great homemade soups. (No, really, if you have a recipe, spill it!) She lives in Georgia with a scientist and a comedian toddler.
Her essays often interrogate the intersection of race and gender, politics of respectability for women, concepts of femininity, and motherhood. Her writing has appeared online in xoJane, Clutch Magazine, The Root, For Harriet, Improving Birth, and The Feminist Wire, and in print via Caribbean Without Borders: Literature, Language and Culture.
She earned a BA in Creative Writing/ French Literature from the University of South Florida (2005), and an MA in African-American Literature from Florida State University (2007). She is a former college-level composition teacher. Since 2007, she has written and edited professionally in The Apartment Guide, the mortgage servicing industry, and for Southern Fried Poetry Slam, Inc. Through freelance work, she has edited theses and dissertations, nonfiction books, and blogs. References are available upon request.
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Hey so I just read your article about being bullied and here is my reply that won't post.
I am so very sorry you had this experience. You are not alone. I am a nursing student aiming towards becoming a midwife. My OB rotation just ended and I could not believe the bullying. Not just to the parents but also to the student nurses. I was basically told what an idiot I was at every turn (I have been a doula and kept up on my studies so I am not completely clueless). I was floored at how brusk everyone was. How completely rude and mean the nurses could be. It made me question if I really want to go down this path for my career and made me question if I really want children at all because I never want to be in that bed feeling utterly powerless. I am soooooo sorry this happened. I can tell you that if you decide to go for baby number two you may want to look into something called a gentle cesarean or gentle-c if you can't have a VBAC. You pick the music in the room, the drape is lowered so you can see your baby emerge into the world, monitors and IVs are confined to one arm so the other is free for you to cradle your baby and skin to skin is encouraged while they close.
Katie, I've never heard of a gentle C; thank you for bringing that to my attention! I will have to look into it. It's definitely one of my concerns. Don't give up on nursing and midwifery! The more compassion in the field, the better. We need you! Thank you so much for your kindness.
Hello, I came across your blog and wanted to stop by and say Hi. Btw, would you be interested in beta reading?
Hi Dara, I've really enjoyed your posts, so I've nominated you for the Sunshine Award!
My name is Anthonia Akitunde. I am the co-founder of mater mea, http://www.matermea.com, a site that profiles moms of color. I'd love to get in touch with you about the possibility of writing for the site. If you're interested, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you so much, Anthonia! I will contact you shortly.
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  printf("Warning, %s\n", problem);
  printf("Usage:\n");
  printf("    %s up <binary> [%s <args>] [%s <special>] [%s <ticks>]\n",
	app_name, ARG_ARGS, ARG_DEV, ARG_PERIOD);
  printf("    %s down <pid>\n", app_name);
  printf("    %s refresh <pid>\n", app_name);
  printf("    %s rescue <dir>\n", app_name);
  printf("    %s shutdown\n", app_name);
  printf("\n");
}

/* A request to the RS server failed. Report and exit.
 */
PRIVATE void failure(int num)
{
  printf("Request to RS failed: %s (%d)\n", strerror(num), num);
  exit(num);
}

/* Parse and verify correctness of arguments. Report problem and exit if an
 * error is found. Store needed parameters in global variables.
 */
PRIVATE int parse_arguments(int argc, char **argv)
{
  struct stat stat_buf;
  char *hz;
  int req_nr;
  int i;

  /* Verify argument count. */
  if (argc < MIN_ARG_COUNT) {
      print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "wrong number of arguments");
      exit(EINVAL);
  }

  /* Verify request type. */
  for (req_type=0; req_type< ILLEGAL_REQUEST; req_type++) {
      if (strcmp(known_requests[req_type],argv[ARG_REQUEST])==0) break;
  }
  if (req_type == ILLEGAL_REQUEST) {
      print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "illegal request type");
      exit(ENOSYS);
  }
  req_nr = RS_RQ_BASE + req_type;

  if (req_nr == RS_UP) {

      /* Verify argument count. */
      if (argc - 1 < ARG_PATH) {
          print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "action requires a binary to start");
          exit(EINVAL);
      }

      /* Verify the name of the binary of the system service. */
      req_path = argv[ARG_PATH];
      if (req_path[0] != '/') {
          print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "binary should be absolute path");
          exit(EINVAL);
      }
      if (stat(req_path, &stat_buf) == -1) {
          print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "couldn't get status of binary");
          exit(errno);
      }
      if (! (stat_buf.st_mode & S_IFREG)) {
          print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "binary is not a regular file");
          exit(EINVAL);
      }

      /* Check optional arguments that come in pairs like "-args arglist". */
      for (i=MIN_ARG_COUNT+1; i<argc; i=i+2) {
          if (! (i+1 < argc)) {
              print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "optional argument not complete");
              exit(EINVAL);
          }
          if (strcmp(argv[i], ARG_ARGS)==0) {
              req_args = argv[i+1];
          }
          else if (strcmp(argv[i], ARG_PERIOD)==0) {
	      req_period = strtol(argv[i+1], &hz, 10);
	      if (strcmp(hz,"HZ")==0) req_period *= HZ;
	      if (req_period < 1) {
                  print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "period is at least be one tick");
                  exit(EINVAL);
	      }
          }
          else if (strcmp(argv[i], ARG_DEV)==0) {
              if (stat(argv[i+1], &stat_buf) == -1) {
                  print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "couldn't get status of device");
                  exit(errno);
              }
	      if ( ! (stat_buf.st_mode & (S_IFBLK | S_IFCHR))) {
                  print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "special file is not a device");
                  exit(EINVAL);
       	      }
              req_major = (stat_buf.st_rdev >> MAJOR) & BYTE;
          }
          else if (strcmp(argv[i], ARG_ARGS)==0) {
              req_priv = argv[i+1];
          }
          else {
              print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "unknown optional argument given");
              exit(EINVAL);
          }
      }
  }
  else if (req_nr == RS_DOWN || req_nr == RS_REFRESH) {

      /* Verify argument count. */
      if (argc - 1 < ARG_PID) {
          print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "action requires a pid to stop");
          exit(EINVAL);
      }
      if (! (req_pid = atoi(argv[ARG_PID])) > 0) {
          print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "pid must be greater than zero");
          exit(EINVAL);
      }
  }
  else if (req_nr == RS_RESCUE) {

      /* Verify argument count. */
      if (argc - 1 < ARG_PATH) {
          print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "action requires rescue directory");
          exit(EINVAL);
      }
      req_path = argv[ARG_PATH];
      if (req_path[0] != '/') {
          print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "rescue dir should be absolute path");
          exit(EINVAL);
      }
      if (stat(argv[ARG_PATH], &stat_buf) == -1) {
          print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "couldn't get status of directory");
          exit(errno);
      }
      if ( ! (stat_buf.st_mode & S_IFDIR)) {
          print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "file is not a directory");
          exit(EINVAL);
      }
  }
  else if (req_nr == RS_SHUTDOWN) {
        /* no extra arguments required */
  }

  /* Return the request number if no error were found. */
  return(req_nr);
}

/* Main program.
 */
PUBLIC int main(int argc, char **argv)
{
  message m;
  int result;
  int request;
  int s;

  /* Verify and parse the command line arguments. All arguments are checked
   * here. If an error occurs, the problem is reported and exit(2) is called.
   * all needed parameters to perform the request are extracted and stored
   * global variables.
   */
  request = parse_arguments(argc, argv);

  /* Arguments seem fine. Try to perform the request. Only valid requests
   * should end up here. The default is used for not yet supported requests.
   */
  switch(request) {
  case RS_UP:
      /* Build space-separated command string to be passed to RS server. */
      strcpy(command, req_path);
      command[strlen(req_path)] = ' ';
      strcpy(command+strlen(req_path)+1, req_args);

      /* Build request message and send the request. */
      m.RS_CMD_ADDR = command;
      m.RS_CMD_LEN = strlen(command);
      m.RS_DEV_MAJOR = req_major;
      m.RS_PERIOD = req_period;
      if (OK != (s=_taskcall(RS_PROC_NR, request, &m)))
          failure(s);
      result = m.m_type;
      break;
  case RS_DOWN:
  case RS_REFRESH:
      m.RS_PID = req_pid;
      if (OK != (s=_taskcall(RS_PROC_NR, request, &m)))
          failure(s);
      break;
  case RS_RESCUE:
      m.RS_CMD_ADDR = req_path;
      m.RS_CMD_LEN = strlen(req_path);
      if (OK != (s=_taskcall(RS_PROC_NR, request, &m)))
          failure(s);
      break;
  case RS_SHUTDOWN:
      if (OK != (s=_taskcall(RS_PROC_NR, request, &m)))
          failure(s);
      break;
  default:
      print_usage(argv[ARG_NAME], "request is not yet supported");
      result = EGENERIC;
  }
  return(result);
}

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Although many people close to the problem in the Tampa Bay area say the shutdown does not yet pose an existential crisis for their business, it's only a matter of time before the situation becomes dire.
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At over 18 days and counting, the standoff over President Donald Trump's proposed border wall has already resulted in the second-longest government shutdown in American history. Although essential services like entitlements remain available, hundreds of thousands of government workers are furloughed or working without pay, skeleton crews are running several major federal agencies — and there's no end in sight.
The federal government bureaucracy touches almost everything, from veteran homelessness to academic research. Many people close to the problem in the Tampa Bay area say the shutdown does not yet pose an existential crisis for their business, but it's only a matter of time before the situation could become dire. Here are four surprising ways the shutdown is affecting the state.
1. The National Weather Service has lost staff.
The federal agency charged with monitoring and forecasting weather patterns is still doing just that — and doing it quite well, says Tampa meteorologist Daniel Sobien, president of the National Weather Service Employees Organization.
Read more: Donald Trump has shut down the government over immigration. Meanwhile, E-Verify is down.
Essential forecasters are able to work during the shutdown, albeit without pay, Sobien said. But forecasts rely on complex prediction models. Many employees charged with maintaining and tweaking the models have, like Sobien, been furloughed until the shutdown ends, Sobien said. As a result, forecasters can't access data that's as finely tuned as it might otherwise be.
Perhaps more alarming is a program they may have to skip entirely this year, Sobien said. Every year, the National Weather Service teams up with Federal Emergency Management Agency to offer governments of hurricane-prone areas like the Tampa Bay region a hurricane preparedness course. But without the funding to pay for the weeklong course, Sobien said, the government may have to cancel it.
"It seems to me that it would violate appropriations law if they said, 'Yeah let's do it,'" Sobien said.
A call to a spokesman for the National Hurricane Center went unreturned because that employee has also been furloughed.
2. Domestic violence shelters dependent on federal funds could run out of money.
Many local nonprofits rely on at least some degree of federal funding, said Mindy Murphy, president and CEO of The Spring of Tampa Bay, an organization that provides counseling and temporary housing to victims of domestic violence. The Spring, for example, gets money both directly from the federal government through the Victims of Crime Act and indirectly through state and local governments, Murphy said.
As far as social services nonprofits go, The Spring is among the more fortunate: it has enough funding to withstand several months of a partial shutdown, Murphy said. Still, Murphy said that her group has talked about contingency plans that would let them provide full services should they eventually run short on cash.
Read more: Florida reacts to Trump's prime time speech: 'Stop your temper tantrum,' 'You have to control your borders'
The federal government shutdown could be "catastrophic" to shelters in rural and otherwise underserved communities, said Scott Howell, the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence's vice president of internal and external affairs. There were 162 domestic violence murders in Florida in 2017 alone, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's uniform crime report. "If some of these shelters begin to shut down or they're not operating at the level that they normally would, what happens there?" Howell said.
3. Academic research has been disrupted.
When a university professor wins a research grant from the federal government, it often comes with the promise of multiple years of funding. So for professors who are working on projects using grants they've already won, it's business as usual, said Rebecca Puig, the University of South Florida's senior associate vice president of research and innovation.
"I really do not hold any concern," Puig said.
But some USF-St. Petersburg professors do. Biological science assistant professor Heather Judkins is working on several different academic papers, including some with researchers employed by the federal government. She can't submit the papers to academic journals, she said, because her government colleagues are legally forbidden to work on them during the partial shutdown.
Judkins said she also knows students who are suffering from the shutdown. One of the undergrads Judkins advises needs to complete an internship with the United States Geological Survey in order to complete a graduation requirement, the professor said. As long as the government is shut down, the student can't.
If the government stays shut down through the fall, grant money for new projects would freeze up, and research would become much more difficult to pursue.
"It's fine for the moment," Judkins said of her research. "But if it goes on longer, that's when we begin to have a problem."
4. It's open season at Florida's national parks, advocates worry.
The U.S. National Park Service has slashed staff by more than 80 percent because of the shutdown. The vast majority remain open, but experts worry about the lack of oversight of some of Florida's most precious natural ecosystems. In Florida's one-of-a-kind Everglades National Park, for example, poachers or other bad actors have a better chance of going undetected, said Outside magazine editor Wes Siler.
Trash is going uncollected in many national parks. That could be especially harmful in the Everglades, Siler said. With each passing day, the editor said, the park's animals could be learning that overfilled trash cans are a reliable food source. When the parks reopen, that could lead to rare but dangerous encounters between humans and Florida panthers — or even more likely, bears.
The staffing shortage could have economic consequences as well, said Jonathan Webber, deputy director of the environmental group Florida Conservation Voters. Environmental tourism is an industry worth well over a billion dollars in Florida — similar in size to Disney's amusement parks, Webber said, citing 2006 numbers. If the shutdown drags on much longer, Florida's worldwide reputation for natural beauty could be tarnished.
"I can't imagine if the CEO of Disney allowed trash to pile up in front of Cinderella's castle at Magic Kingdom," Webber said.
Kirby Wilson @KirbyWTweets [email protected]
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"We have not received complaints since the law's implementation date," said Lauren Schenone, Ashley Moody's director of public affairs.
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Biden raked in $2.09 million from donors with Florida addresses during the latest fundraising quarter,
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The state is seeking to overturn a June 2018 ruling by Leon County Circuit Judge Charles Dodson, who found that lawmakers improperly "defied" the 2014′s Amendment 1, which was approved by 75 percent of voters.
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Q: Bootstrap dropdowns want to force accordion style always I am working from this tutorial for side navigation with bootstrap.
So far my side nav looks great, however I want to force the drop downs to be the accordion style they are when the are in the mobile (collapsed) menu, all the time.
In other words I never want me dropdowns to "pop-over" other content I want them to expand.
So I want this effect always:

Even when the menu is at the side like this:

Anyone know how to achieve this???

A: You'll need to adjust the given CSS some...
/* make sidebar nav vertical */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .sidebar-nav .navbar .navbar-collapse {
    padding: 0;
    max-height: none;
}
.sidebar-nav .navbar ul {
    float: none;
}
.sidebar-nav .navbar ul:not {
    display: block;
}
.sidebar-nav .navbar li {
    float: none;
    display: block;
}
.sidebar-nav .navbar li a {
    padding-top: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}
}

As you can see, the CSS changes at a width of 768px. Change that value to whatever size screens you wish to target, and you'll get the result you're after.

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This is a starter kit indeed, so chances are good that you pretty much know what it is you're going to see before you actually open the package. The simple reason for buying a starter kit is so that you will for sure get everything that you need to start your vaping right out of the box. With the Smok Stick V8, you will get one powerful 3000 mAh battery which undoubtedly will provide you with all the power you will need for those inevitable and unplanned prolonged vaping sessions. You will get also the infamous TFV8 big baby tank, and 2 V8 baby m3 core dual coils – one of which has been pre-installed. You also get a standard USB cord that is used for charging, some spare parts, an always welcomed owners-manual, and a vape band that helps you keep track of your device.
Just like many of the premium vape pen devices of this type, the Stick has a battery life indicator , which is clearly displayed just a little below the drip tip. The tank itself is clear, which allows you to see your e-juice-level. The pen has a shapely, tube design. The V8 in available several different color schemes which include metallic silver, matte black, and a really cool seven-colored design that looks a lot like a tooty-fruity candy. The V8 is easily disassembled, making it a snap to clean.
Both the two large air slots on the Smok V8, are adjustable. This will help you in obtaining better control regarding how the device functions, along with the how much vapor that you will be able to squeeze out of it. You for sure will be using those slots a lot, being that the baby M2 coils are built in order to bring those massive clouds that we all have come to love.
It's a well-known fac t that we often have to deal with different mods and other advanced tools in order to achieve those wonderful sub-ohm results. We of course enjoy that, but there are times when it would be nice to obtain a similar experience with just a simple setup. The Smok Stick V8 enters just in the nick of time. This is one sub-ohm device that is truly worthy of the name Smok, and it's made even more attractive by its very stylish and simple pen design. This is definitely what each and every cartomizer and clearomizer vape pen aspires to truly be.
I gave this stick my usual once-over and I examined every square inch of it to see if I could find out what made it tick. (kinda my un-official duty) It all starts with that super-powerful battery. It's a fact, if you wish to get those fabulous sub-ohm clouds, you're gonna need a battery that you can trust with no hesitation. With 3000 mAh there is no doubt that this unit's power source will the job done. Nice to know you won't be needing to set it down every hour for a recharge every.
The Smok Stick V8 is definitely far more powerful than its pen design might suggest. It will provide you with the ability to maximize its coil effectiveness and airflow. If I were to make-believe compare this to any other sub-ohm device found in the mod category, I would qualify it as an average alternative. As I compare it to each and every other vape pen that I have tried, it's by far the best e-cig offering I've seen to date. This one for sure gets my recommendation.
If you've picked up the new Smok V8, e-liquids from Halo would without a doubt be the perfect pairing for this device. There are several flavors that you can choose from which include Twisted Turnover, Tribeca, Kringle's Curse, and Mystic Menthol. These premium American- made e-liquids will surely stand-out and not disappoint. Halo e-juices are available at Cactus Vape for just AUD $24.95 (30 ml).


What is the meaning of life? Everybody has a different answer based on their life experiences and what has influenced them. As a way to close out the year with something to make you think over the summer, I asked teenagers what the meaning of life is to them. These are their responses.
All the responses are beautiful and deeply profound. These teens come from varied backgrounds and have different life experiences. It is amazing to see what life means to each of these people.


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MGM unveils model for possible casino and resort at Exhibition Place
James Armstrong
TORONTO – As city hall comes closer to debating the possibility of allowing a casino in Toronto, MGM Resorts International and Cadillac Fairview detailed their hypothetical plans for a huge luxury resort at Exhibition Place.
The plan, which was revealed to the media Wednesday morning, includes three million square feet of space – eight per cent of which would be used for a casino – one million square feet for retail space and a hotel.
The international casino developer also laid out plans for building upon the amenities currently in the area including adding a second floor to the Direct Energy Centre, building new bridges to Ontario Place, enhancing Martin Goodman Trail and expanding BMO Field.
MGM also said it would enhance public transit around the area, expanding GO Exhibition Station, increasing the frequency of GO service and extending the TTC's exhibition loop.
The casino company also claims the development would create upwards of 10,000 permanent jobs with an average salary of $60,000.
Despite the seemingly endless number of benefits claimed to be a part of the casino development, some city councillors were quick to voice their criticisms of the plan.
Councillor Josh Matlow told Global News that its "inappropriate" for councillors to be considering any proposal before the city actually votes to allow any casino in the city.
"If you've got enough money it's not hard to put together a proposal with all sorts of bells and whistles and argue how the streets will be paved with chocolate and wild unicorns will be running freely through the range," Matlow said. "It doesn't' mean that it's a realistic proposal that has merit."
The City Manager is currently working on a report on the merits of a casino in the city. That report could be debated by council in April.
Matlow says that he currently plans on voting against a casino.
However, he says he expects it to be a close vote.
"I think it's going to be a tight vote. There's not a day that you don't see lobbyists walking the halls at city hall," Matlow said noting that both Mayor Rob Ford and many unions have supported the idea of a Toronto casino. "It's not following the traditional, ideological lines."
Ford has repeatedly said he is willing to support a casino based on the purported economic benefits.
However, a number of officials and former politicians have come out strongly against a casino in the city.
Councillor barred from meeting
Councillor Mike Layton caused a stir online Wednesday morning after he claimed he was barred from entering the media-only briefing on a Toronto casino.
Surprised! I was denied access to MGM casino briefing. So was another resident. I guess they don't want facts to rain on their pretty model
— Mike Layton (@m_layton) March 6, 2013
Layton's tweet was quickly retweeted 38 times and favourite 3 times.
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