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Looks like the market is still locked in a three month trading range, roughly (DJIA 17,600 – 18,200; S&P 500: 2,040 – 2,115; Nasdaq Comp.: 4,845 – 5,050). While the Russell 2000 had been in an uptrend throughout this period, it too is hitting headwinds.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Comp. broke out briefly last week and again yesterday only to get hit by sellers. This is typical market action when stocks are locked in a consolidation pattern.
Earnings and Fed interest rate angst are the culprits, as well as maneuvering by highly leveraged institutions.
Expectations for soft Q1 earnings have been a drag for weeks, but that may be changing, as projections are not panning out as negative as originally thought..
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Great hair is something we all want, but only a few people know how to actually produce it. The piece that follows contains terrific ideas for improving the look and health of your hair now and in the future. Some people have bad hair days, but if you're having a bad hair year, check out this article to see what you can do to make your hair look beautiful.
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Audiobooks Are Not Just a Life Hack
Kendra Winchester Aug 18, 2020
Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls.
Thirty-eight year old Charlie Lewis is about to be married, but he can't stop thinking about the past, and the events of one particular summer. He was sixteen years old then, his life not at all glamorous, thinking about the future with dread. But then, Fran Fisher bursts into his life and, despite himself, Charlie begins to hope. In order to spend time with Fran, Charlie must—gulp—join a play. Romeo and Juliet, to be exact, and he spends the summer facing his fears and becoming a different person thanks to Fran and his fellow theater troupe.
Most people need a moment to wrap their minds around the fact that I work in books and can't read print.
"So what happens when you can't find the audiobook edition of a book?" they ask.
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"The truth is, I usually just can't read it."
Like many other disabled book lovers, print books aren't accessible for me. My particular situation is a combination of both pain and cognitive issues from migraines, causing me to struggle with reading anything longer than a brief text message. So, as you can imagine, working in books requires an intense amount of tenacity, stubbornness, and creativity. But even after using audiobooks for my professional work for several years now, I am constantly finding myself trying to problem solve and work around my disability.
Recently, I finished Silas House's Appalachian Trilogy, which was just reissued by Blair publishing with a new forward for each book in the series. I audibly squealed when I opened the package and saw these books with their gorgeous new covers. But when I pulled up the audiobook editions on my phone, I realized they hadn't been updated since they were first recorded in the early 2000s. This predicament brings me back to the question, "What do I do when I can't read the print?"
In this case, I asked my spouse to read the forwards to me, which are, thankfully, only a few pages each. In the past, friends have recorded short stories or essays for me and sent me the audio. At other times co-workers have read and summarized novels for me. Over the last few years, I've found myself scheduled to interview an author for a podcast, but there is no audiobook of their book available. One time, I listened to my Kindle read an entire novel to me, and I couldn't help but cringe at its robotic voice eviscerating the novel's prose. When I'm researching for a piece I'm writing or a podcast episode I'm recording, Apple's VoiceOver technology is usually good enough to read articles to me.
But all of these solutions are like putting duct tape over a broken window. Yes, technically it works—but not very well. So much of our understanding of language is tied to the rhythm and cadence of speech, like the up tone at the end of questions or the snap of a sarcastic comment.
When I listen to AI voices read text to me, it sucks the life out of the story, stripping the prose of its emotion and intensity. This is why audiobooks matter so much, not because they are a convenient way to multitask and get more reading in, but because they allow thousands of people to experience stories via audio in the most brilliant and vibrant of ways.
More often than not, I hear people make comments about how or why people choose to listen to audiobooks. And for non-disabled people, these are very valid conversations and help them work out what works best for their book-loving life. But always approaching audiobooks as a luxury or a life hack for personal enrichment centers non-disabled listeners and prioritizes the people who choose to listen to audiobooks, not the people who have to.
How audiobooks are made is a complex process involving the tangled web of who owns what rights and whether those rights have been sold, etc. But in my work life as a disabled person, that tangled web determines whether or not I have access to books and can do my job. It's past time we transitioned from viewing audiobooks as a matter of luxury to a matter of accessibility.

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Paul Simon On 'Stranger To Stranger' And Why You Can Call Him Al (Again) On his new album, Simon remains clever and biting, even when touching on difficult topics — some of them close to home.
Paul Simon On 'Stranger To Stranger' And Why You Can Call Him Al (Again)
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Paul Simon's new album, Stranger to Stranger, is out now. Myrna Suarez/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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Paul Simon's new album, Stranger to Stranger, is out now.
The first concert I ever attended was in Philadelphia. It was Paul Simon.
So when I got a chance to interview him recently, I had to tell him how amazing an experience that was. Back then, he was riding high on his Graceland album. When he played "You Can Call Me Al," the crowd went nuts — so nuts that after it ended, he played it again.
He took me to the moment when that tradition began.
All Songs +1: A Conversation With Paul Simon
"We played a concert in Zimbabwe," he says. "Blacks and whites were about 50/50 in the audience, and that was a very unusual situation. And the place was really up and dancing and really cheering! They just kept cheering, you know? So I started to count off the next number, and Hugh Masekela said to me, 'No, they want you to play it again.' And I said, 'Yeah, I know they want me to play it again, but I'm going on to the next number now.' He said, 'You don't understand. They want you to play it again.' So we did. And after that, we used to do it twice in a row, it became so popular."
Paul Simon is hoping to excite people like that again with his new album, released today. It's called Stranger to Stranger.
His writing is as clever and biting as ever — and always a bit off-kilter. Take, for example, a song called "The Riverbank." Musically, it grooves, with hand-clapping and a Texas-boogie guitar riff. But the lyrics are pure anguish.
Simon says the imagery on "The Riverbank" was informed by two tragic scenes. One was his visit with the recovering troops at the Walter Reed military hospital outside Washington, D.C.
"These are vets who have come back, amputees who are in rehab, and they were going to be in that hospital for a year, maybe 18 months," he says. "And I sort of dreaded the visit, but actually, it turned out to be a very inspiring thing. Because these guys — first of all, they were in good shape, they were working hard. They hadn't given up at all on their lives. Their families had come to visit them; kids were there. It was a pretty impressive place."
The other scene on Simon's mind, he says, was the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. — not too far from where Simon lives. He sang at the funeral for a teacher at the school, and says it was a difficult but touching experience.
"It's hard. It's really hard," he says. "Because you're trying to hold back your own tears, and just standing right in front of the families. My son, my youngest son, he played Little League ball against Newtown. So, if I can do that — if I can stand up there and sing it and bring some kind of comfort — then, you know. You take a deep breath, you concentrate, and you sing your song. It's all you can do."


Animigo Dogs Wellbeing Are Fish Oils Good For Dogs?
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When we talk about maximising the standard of living for our dogs, we are usually looking to organic diets and exercise routines, but could be looking to the ocean also be worth doing when wanting to optimise our dog's wellbeing? So what about fish oil for dogs? You hear people talking about things like salmon or cod liver oil for dogs, but why are they so good for their wellbeing? First, it is necessary to make sense of what fish oils are and how they work, before understanding why we should be giving them to our dogs.
Fish oils, as the name suggests, are natural oils that take their origin from fish. They are known to be mainly consisting of monounsaturated fat, which is liquid at room temperature. A common form of fish oil would be cod liver and salmon oil for dogs, but fats are bad right? Actually no. Unsaturated fats are known to be far more healthy than saturated fats. Also, fats, in general, have an important role to play in the body, as they are used to create hormones which are essential for the day to day function of the body and brain, as well as for the reproductive system, which is promising for supplementation in dogs.
Eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA for short, is one of two active chemical agents that can be found in Omega 3, the most significant compound in fish oil for dogs. This biological natural fatty acid is part of why Omega 3 for dogs is so attractive to supplement with, and why omega dog food is often encouraged. Namely because consuming it in large enough quantities can help the body with cholesterol. EPA has also been linked to helping support normal cardiac function which is important for your dog's heart health.
DHA is the second of the two most significant active fatty acids that you can find in Omega 3 for dogs. This one essentially takes a supportive role in providing the potential benefits of fish oil for your dog, but it has also been linked to helping support psychological function. This can explain why Omega 3 is such a widely popular supplement in both humans and pets alike.
Our dog's health aside, a concern that has been plaguing the world in recent years, has been the increasing pollution of the world's oceans. This has led to all kinds of problems such as damaged coral reefs, depleted fish stocks and contaminated water. Among all of this, fish have been taking in a lot of unwanted chemicals that have been building up as a result of pollution, the most significant being mercury.
Mercury is a very toxic chemical that you should by no means allow your dog to consume and it can now be found in very small quantities in some fish. That is why it is important that you ensure that the fish oil that you get is well sourced, or even organic, as this will limit the likelihood of it containing mercury. Needless to say, this is an important factor to consider when deciding whether to enhance your pooch's vitality with fish oil for dogs, and is one of the reasons why krill oil for dogs has become so popular thanks to it being lower down on the food chain and less likely to contain harmful Mercury.
You should also be sure to consider how concentrated the fish oil that you get is. The ingredients in fish oil such as Omega 3 as well as in omega dog food (EPA and DHA) are effective, but only if they are being provided in the right amount. Remember to always check the label to ensure that you are getting a high potency oil as this will provide the best benefits for your dog's health and wellness.
When considering any kind of fish oil for dogs, you should remember that they overall provide a great way to deliver ingredients into your dog's diet that they simply wouldn't be able to receive were they not supplemented with them. However, as indicated above, it is necessary to ensure that your dog is receiving high-quality fish oil or omega dog food. The chosen fish oil for dogs should also be of a suitable potency, in order for the effects that have made it so popular with humans, to be experienced by your four-legged friend. By making this all-important checks, you will also be ensuring that your pooch doesn't end up consuming any harmful chemicals either.
Furthermore, as much as fish oils for dogs present themselves as an ideal way to help support vitality in your dog, they are not the be all and end all of providing optimal wellness for your doggie companion. A balanced diet and exercise is a prerequisite of taking any supplement, as it will lay a stable foundation from which you can begin to look at adding to your dog's diet in a positive way to improve their vitality. Equally, you should also lead by giving your dog an active lifestyle as this helps ensure their body is functioning well, and also helps ensure their happiness. Fish oil for dogs is wondrous as a supplement to help complement these two pillars of a healthy lifestyle and to help support your dog's vitality to a higher level.
Krill oil for dogs, salmon oil for dogs and cod liver oil for dogs all share one common theme that you can gather from their names, they are all examples of natural oils. Oils on a cell to cell level are hydrophobic. This means that they chemically don't like water and tend to not mix with it well and is why you will find that oil often forms on the top of water solutions. This makes it very promising for the maintenance of skin and coats in dogs. Fish oils for dogs can help to not only keep moisture from saturating your dog's hair, but they can also help to lock in the natural agents within, keeping it high in vitality and protected. The same goes for your dog's skin. Oils essentially work to keep nutrients from being washed out of skin and hair cells.
Like with all supplements, it is important to look at providing your dog with fish oil for dogs that take their origin from nature. That is why it can be often capitulated that omega foods for dogs such as salmon oil, krill oil and cod liver oil for dogs are the most preferentially to providing the best benefits. All of these are examples of naturally sourced omega dog food. Natural sourcing is the best way to ensure that your dog is getting a supplement that is providing the best benefits with minimal risk of unwanted additives and chemicals.


"Record Keepers" can appear on a multitude of minerals and stones, especially rubies, quartz and kunzite. Essentially, what we call a record keeper is a raised or seemingly-etched triangular pattern on the face of a stone. Triangles have major ties to multiple cultures and rich symbolism.
Despite being primarily attuned to the root chakra at the base of our spine, ruby is known to be a powerful heart-opener, carrying the vibration of divine love and compassion. In a world where so many have closed their heart to love and succumbed to fear, the ruby is an even more potent ally than usual. It is time for the healers to turn inward, deeply connect to the frequency of love, and in turn, heal the world.
As a powerful root and heart activator, rubies have traditionally been used to revitalize what is referred to as life force energy, sparking passion and a sense of courage and adventurousness in those that tap into its frequency.
"It helps one perceive the spiritual energy that exists throughout the realm of matter, and offers lessons in mastering the transformation of thought and intent into physical manifestation," Naisha Ahsian writes in The Book of Stones. "It can help one feel more engaged in life and more loving toward one's physical body and human existence."
Once we feel grounded, secure, and safe, our connection to both the physical and spiritual world is strengthened. It also strikes a sense of enthusiastic curiosity. Ahsian recommends the affirmation, "I embrace my life with fierceness, passion and the courage to accomplish all that I will do."
So then, combining the properties of a classic ruby and what we know about record keepers, we are left with a stone that can not only ground us into the physical, but also provide a channel to the spiritual or astral realm, unlocking vast and expansive wisdom of all that ever was.


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Take 5: What Ole Miss accomplished this spring
Take 5: What Ole Miss accomplished this spring Take 5: What Ole Miss accomplished this spring Check out this story on clarionledger.com: http://on.thec-l.com/1ymsIzG
Riley Blevins, The Clarion-Ledger Published 6:17 p.m. CT April 11, 2015 | Updated 6:19 p.m. CT April 11, 2015
Coach Hugh Freeze watches the scrimmage on field as Ryan Buchanan gets in position for the pass.(Photo: Bill Barksdale)Buy Photo
OXFORD – Hugh Freeze wasn't bashful about his thoughts this spring.
If a player disappointed, Ole Miss' coach voiced that.
If someone impressed, he made sure that was known, too.
Yes, injuries derailed some of the Rebels' progress, but they still managed to answer questions and fill voids during their 15 allotted spring practices. With spring over following Saturday's Grove Bowl at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, we take a look at what exactly Ole Miss accomplished and what problems still remain.
O-line
Chad Kelly, Ryan Buchanan or DeVante Kincade — it doesn't matter who Ole Miss' quarterback is if they don't have time to throw the ball.
The offensive line is the biggest unanswered question leftover after spring camp.
The Rebels were down to just eight healthy offensive linemen at a point, and didn't get to use this time to piece and puzzle to find the right starting combination.
But there's also a silver lining.
There was no shortage of reps for those healthy, namely Javon Patterson.
The early enrollee was signed with the expectation he'd push to start on day one. Based on most reviews, he's well on his way.
"I think he'll be a really special player for us," Freeze said. "Really like him."
Where does the QB competition stand?
When Kelly committed to Ole Miss last December, many jumped to pencil him in as the starter.
"I go back and forth," Freeze said. "Going into (Saturday), I would say Ryan (Buchanan) has the lead."
In a way, Freeze has to decide what he's looking for out of his quarterback. All three have very different playing styles.
Buchanan doesn't have flash. He takes what the defense gives him, as he did in the Grove Bowl. He rarely pushes the ball down the field. But he also rarely makes mistakes.
Kelly brings flash. He impressed with his arm strength. His biggest obstacle will be diving into the playbook this summer.
Kincade wows with his legs, but he overthrew several open receivers on Saturday.
Regardless, the starter won't be named any time soon.
"It wouldn't shock me going into week one planning to give all of them reps," Freeze said. "See what they do when the lights come on."
Replacing the All-Americans
Ole Miss entered spring trying to replace two All-Americans in its secondary with the departures of Cody Prewitt and Senquez Golson.
Tee Shepard and Tony Bridges looked like they could help fill the void.
And according to most reviews, they proved they could this spring.
Both progressed nicely this fall, and defensive coordinator Dave Wommack is very comfortable with the pair of 6-footers.
At safety, Trae Elston has taken over Prewitt's responsibilities of calling checks and adjustments. Wommack said he's adjusted well.
"He's very comfortable doing that," Wommack said. "He'll be fine."
At the other safety spot, Mike Hilton broke his thumb and missed some time, but Wommack said C.J. Hampton was his "biggest surprise" stepping up in Hilton's absence.
The one hole in the defense
There's really only one unknown on the defensive side of the ball after spring — middle linebacker.
What's known is this: The Rebels will rotate players based on situations in the fall.
What's unknown is who will be in that rotation.
C.J. Johnson will likely see time there, but Freeze also didn't rule out the possibility of moving him back to defensive end. Johnson impressed with his run-stopping abilities this spring.
Behind him, Shawn Curtis' name came up several times. It did again after the Grove Bowl. Curtis was a relatively unknown recruit who will arrive in the summer.
"We've still got a ways to go there," Freeze said. "We just have to plan what we're going to do with (C.J. Johnson) and what situations he works best in."
Find a running game
Ole Miss kept its play calling very vanilla during the Grove Bowl, and looking too much into spring game results is never wise.
That said, Ole Miss' running games showed some signs of life.
The Rebels' running struggles were well documented last season. Redshirt junior Akeem Judd and Jordan Wilkins ran physically, something that was missing last fall.
"(Jordan) is going to be a solid player for us," Freeze said. "He just needs to keep at it."
Contact Riley Blevins at rblevins@jackson.gannett.com. Follow @Riley_Blevins on Twitter.
ONLINE: Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) brings you the top plays from the Grove Bowl and discusses the big takeaways from Ole Miss' spring season, including how long it might take the Rebels before a starting quarterback is named. Watch it online at clarionledger.com.


APM Reports is a collection of investigative journalists and documentary producers, editors, researchers and digital producers dedicated to producing high-quality reporting on issues that are often shrouded from public view. WKAR and APM explore a different topic every October Sunday from noon-1pm.
Mario Martinez and Katy Sorto — both from low-income circumstances — were the first in their families to go to college. They started at community college in 2008 and hoped to earn degrees. But the odds were against them. This APM Reports documentary tells their remarkable stories 10 years later and provides a rare window on the personal experience of trying to move up through education.
More than half of American kids can't read very well because schools are failing to provide effective reading instruction. Now, there is definitive evidence from neuroscience on how the brain learns to read, and it suggests very different approaches. This APM Reports documentary explores why the reading science is not making its way into American classrooms — or teacher preparation programs — and what can be done about it.
Host Stephen Smith is the executive editor and host of APM Reports. His work has received many national journalism awards, including the duPont-Columbia University Gold and Silver Batons, the Robert F. Kennedy, the Edward R. Murrow, and more.
Summer vacation is just getting started, but educators in mid-Michigan are already thinking about next fall. In August, the first charter school ever built in East Lansing will open its doors. Cole Academy East is an expansion site for a charter school that's been operating in nearby Lansing for decades.
Michigan students are back in class today. While they're busy adjusting to their new routine, hundreds of districts across the state are studying last year's report card. The results of the 2018 Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, or "M-STEP" are out. WKAR education reporter Kevin Lavery talks with Morning Edition host Emily Fox about the reading scores in mid-Michigan.


Breadmaking is both an art and science. You have to understand the process, as well as the ingredients you are using to make the healthiest and freshest bread possible. You may not realize that time is a very important factor to consider to avoid rancidity and other problems when milling and baking. Here are some more tips about freshly milled grains and how you can prepare these to get the best results.
There are 25 vitamins, proteins, and minerals, plus high fiber from the freshly milled flour or whole grain berries. Since grain is naturally preserved inside its shell, it is vital to preserve the entire grain until the final moment to get the most nutrients possible. Natural occurring vegetable oils are encapsulated so that these do not spoil quickly in the whole grain kernel.
As soon as these are milled, flour can get rancid in a short time, because vegetable oils are released. A number of studies present that vitamin loss happens within 3 hours after milling. To make the healthiest bread, you have to mill and bake within 3 hours. Flours left on the shelf for several months have already lost parts of their C and B complex vitamins.
Durum wheat contains high levels of protein, although these create lemon yellow mealy flour referred to as Semolina, such as the one used for making past. Kamut can also be used to make pasta. Hard white spring wheat, referred to as Prairie Gold and Golden 86 can also be used to make bread. This is a hybrid, wherein the bitter compounds of the bran are bred out. The grain is lighter and sweeter, making it an ideal ingredient in making pizza dough and French bread. Soft white winter wheat is referred to as pastry wheat and is used for cookies, pies, pastries, biscuits, muffins, and cakes.
The high gluten grains are Kamut, spelled and hard wheat. These result in high rising bread containing high levels of protein. Hard wheat can also make yeast bread. Kamut grain and spelled grain lead to yeasted bread. There are several other nutritional grains, although these should be mixed with wheat to create yeast bread.
Changing the grains used can lead to a certain recipe. For example, 10% to 20% of rice flour results in crunchier cookies. Mixing soft white wheat and red wheat 2:3 leads to soft yeasted rolls. Mixing oat flour and soft wheat 1:3 leads to cake flour ideal for a very delicate chiffon cake. Other flours like grains or beans can be substituted for wheat flour in bread recipes, in turn, presenting its own special features. Spelled and Kamut does not have adequate gluten inside to successfully raise yeast bread. You can add 1/6 cup of wheat flour to the mix to get high rising bread.
Wheat flour has the highest gluten, a type of protein. It is also that portion of the grain that leads to elasticity when kneaded. The substance trapping the carbon dioxide provided by the fermenting yeast provides rise and texture to the bread.


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This is the second in the long-running (1982-1997) series of recordings issued by Fast Folk Musical Magazine, whose principal mission was to identify and develop a new generation of American folksingers and songwriters. In this collection of 12 songs, subtitled "The New Interpreters," songs include the new ("Calypso," written by Suzanne Vega and performed by Lucy Kaplansky), the traditional ("Come All Ye Fair and Tender Maidens," performed by Peter Siebel), the anti-war ("Honorable Men," performed by Rod McDonald), and songs of loss ("Factory Town," performed by Gerry Devine). Singers were encouraged to record their songs in a single "take." the liner notes consist of the complete March 1982 edition of the CooP magazine, with song lyrics.
Honorable Men
Come All Ye Fair and Tender Maidens
Old Factory Town
The Sound of Your Strings
Life on the Run
The Good Night Loving Trail
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Jill Fisher Featured on National Public Radio
Jill Fisher's research on healthy volunteers in Phase I trials and professional "guinea-pigging" is featured on NPR Weekend Edition.
Barry Saunders Wins Teaching Excellence Award
Barry Saunders is the 2016 winner of the Clinical Teaching Excellence Award for Basic Science from the UNC School of Medicine Academy of Educators. This award recognizes faculty who have made significant contributions to the School of Medicine curriculum in the preclinical years. Congratulations Barry!
Reframing Conscientious Care: Providing Abortion Care When Law and Conscience Collide
Mara Buchbinder and Annie Lyerly. Hastings Center Report. "It's almost like putting salt in a wound, for this person who's already made a very difficult decision," suggested Meghan Patterson (an alias), a licensed obstetrician-gynecologist whom we interviewed in our qualitative study of the experiences of North Carolina abortion providers practicing under the state's Woman's Right to Know … Continued
Dr. Erin Malloy selected to direct the Center for Faculty Excellence
The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Erin Malloy to be the fourth Director of the Center for Faculty Excellence. Dr. Malloy is a Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Social Medicine with extensive leadership experience in the clinical and educational arenas.
Giselle Corbie-Smith Selected as 2016 Recipient of the Hebert W. Nickens Award by the Society of General Internal Medicine
The Society of General Internal Medicine's Nickens Award honors an individual who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to cultural diversity on medicine or to improving minority health. The selection committee noted the impact of Dr. Corbie Smith's community-based participatory research and her many contributions to promoting cultural diversity in medicine and addressing health disparities. Congratulations Giselle!
Raul Necochea Named Simmons Scholar
The Simmons Scholars Career Development Program – a UNC School of Medicine initiative to support the work and professional development of minority faculty members – recently welcomed pediatrician Keisha Gibson, MD, MPH, and Raul Necochea, PhD.
Susan E. Lederer is visiting Nannerl Keohane Distinguished Professor
The UNC Center for Bioethics and the Department of Social Medicine are hosting Dr. Susan E. Lederer this 2016 spring semester as the 2016 Nannerl Keohane Distinguished Professor at UNC and Duke University. Susan E. Lederer is the Robert Turell Professor of the History of Medicine and Bioethics at the University of Wisconsin School of … Continued
Glenn Wilson In Memoriam
Glenn Wilson died after a short illness on July 17, 2014 at UNC Hospitals. Born in East St. Louis, IL, Glenn attended public schools in Flora, IL where as a young man he was awarded a Carnegie Medal for Heroism. He was graduated with a B.A. and M.A. in Economics from the University of Oklahoma. … Continued
Real Doctors, Real People – Eric Juengst
As Director of the Center for Bioethics at UNC, Eric Juengst, PhD has serious ethical questions to consider every day. But when he leaves this office, he lets his mind relax with some serious fun making armor out of found objects.
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Blog HOPE not hate Updates
What we achieved together in 2021
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Despite all the challenges 2021 posed, together we're still making progress against hate. HOPE not hate CEO Nick Lowles revisits some of our successes from last year.
COVID-19 and hate
As the pandemic continues, so has HOPE not hate's research into the links between the COVID-19 outbreak and hate. State of HATE 2021 – the leading annual report outlining the key trends and changes in the domestic and international far right – detailed how the last year of pandemic has sped up the evolution of the British far right into a digitally networked threat. COVID-19 has quickened the demise of many traditional far-right groups while younger, more tech-savvy activists have thrived. The report also highlights how the outbreak of the pandemic was met with a surge of anti-Chinese violence and racism.
We also highlighted the threats posed by Coronavirus conspiracy theories, and how these can drive people to Holocaust denial. Our researchers have monitored antisemites and Holocaust deniers spreading their lies on social media and have watched in real-time some of those who started as anti-lockdown or anti-5G activists become radicalised towards antisemitism, Holocaust denial and even adopt veneration of Hitler.
Our Building Back Resilient report analysed how the coronavirus outbreak has impacted social cohesion and integration. It followed 3 round table sessions with councils and detailed research with nearly 20 other authorities, culminating in a cross-party letter to Michael Gove by leaders at 20 councils. This important piece of research shows that the pandemic has effectively created a 'perfect storm' – exposing weak social infrastructure, accelerating certain types of automation and stretching local authorities, many of which were hit hard by austerity long before the coronavirus.
We also worked to help identify the drivers of Covid vaccine hesitancy, particularly within minority communities,and ways that this could be addressed. Through the Anti-Muslim Working Group we disseminated this research to Muslim organisations and Health Trusts across the country.
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Creating hope and building resilience to hate in communities
This year we've spoken to people working across a huge range of local authorities as part of our Hopeful Towns project. This has included running 6 practical webinars for over 200 different community stakeholders and developing a series of best practice guides on community resilience to hate, due out in early 2022.
We've continued to work closely with the migration and refugee sector to better understand the extent and nature of the threat posed by the far right. We've shared intelligence from our monitoring of far right activity and provided guidance for responding effectively and safely to the challenges posed by the far right.
As part of our work challenging prejudice in schools, the Autumn term has been our busiest ever. We've run workshops for over 3,000 students a month and over 1,000 teachers and school staff joined our CPD training and our work continues to be held up as a model of good practice. Early in the year we brought out Signs of Hate, an essential guide for anyone working with young people, and needing to know about online and far right radicalisation. A copy went to safeguarding leads in every secondary school in England and Wales.
At a very local level, we have continued our long-term community project on the Buttershaw estate in Bradford, with the continuation of the food bank and delivering hot meals to vulnerable and isolating people which we began at the start of the pandemic. In August, we organised a community fun day on the estate, which was attended by over 500 people and produced a local tabloid newspaper to promote local services and highlight great initiatives that people could get involved in.
Bringing the beach to Buttershaw.
Finally we launched the HOPE heroes campaign, encouraging members of the public to nominate and vote for the people spreading hope in their communities. The winners and runners up received £9,000 between them in prize money to continue their important work.
Analysing antisemitism in the digital age
Despite ten years of attempts by social media companies to regulate and moderate hate speech, our groundbreaking Antisemitism in the Digital Age report found that antisemitism is still rife across every social media platform. Our research shows how antisemitism is most commonly and widely spread through conspiracy theories, which saw an unprecedented rise in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thousands of people, including MPs from five political parties, signed an open letter calling on messaging app Telegram to take action against terror-promoting far right networks on their platform. We took the #TerroristsLoveTelegram message straight to their HQ with an attention-grabbing projection. The report also generated hundreds of pieces of press coverage.
We projected "Telegram: Terrorists' favourite messaging app" on the side of their legally registered offices.
HOPE not hate in parliament
After a long wait the government published a draft of the much needed Online Safety Bill. While the draft bill included much that we welcome, we are increasingly concerned that this crucial bill could be dragged into the ongoing culture war in a way that could dangerously undermine its effectiveness. HOPE not hate has been working across parliament to contribute to discussions that are shaping this legislation, including leading a coalition of organisations on a report on the Bill and giving evidence at a Petitions Committee meeting on anonymity and related issues.
We supported others with expertise and research in opposition to the Nationality and Borders Bill, particularly on the threat of far right violence against those seeking sanctuary in the UK and have worked closely with political parties, trade unions and civil society to understand the dangers of the Bill and seek ways to address them.
HOPE not hate also drew attention to the government's new Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill, which risks protecting Holocaust deniers and other hate speakers on campus. The Bill raised the shocking prospect that antisemites and notorious Holocaust deniers such as disgraced historian David Irving and former British National Party leader Nick Griffin could receive compensation if they were invited to speak at a university campus and the event was then cancelled. The government has since offered reassurances that Holocaust deniers would not benefit from these protections, but we continue to monitor the situation to ensure these promises are reflected in the Bill.
Tackling racism in sport
In November, Azeem Rafiq's revelations about the racism he experienced at Yorkshire Cricket Club rocked the cricket world as well as shining a spotlight on structural racism in sport and society at large.
The HOPE not hate community took action immediately, campaigning in solidarity with those affected by the hate brought to light by Azeem Rafiq's revelations. Thousands of people signed an open letter calling on Yorkshire CCC to release their report into racism at the club. There were over 500 pieces of media coverage drawing attention to the abuse cricketers have suffered and HOPE not hate staff briefed numerous MPs on steps they can take to address racism in the sport.
HOPE not hate also launched our new cricket education project as part of our commitment to #RunRacismOut both on and off the pitch. If you want to be part of this long term effort to end racism in cricket, buy your 'Racism is not banter' t-shirt here to support educational training at clubs across the country.
Following England's defeat to Italy in the final of Euro 2020, there was a dramatic rise in the amount of racist abuse directed at Black squad members. HOPE not hate research into the scale of the problem underlines exactly why the players took the knee.
Tory councillor resigns after supporting fascist group Patriotic Alternative
In October, HOPE not hate revealed that Tory councillor Tim Wills was a secret supporter of Patriotic Alternative, a racial nationalist and fascist organisation that seeks the removal of ethnic minorities from the UK. We welcomed his resignation, but Wills still remains a member of the Tory party.
Wills also stated that there is a 'right wing minority' within the party who support his views – this should act as a wake up call to those who still deny the scale of the internal racism and Islamophobia issue facing the Conservatives.
Councillor Tim Wills.
Terror convictions
HOPE not hate's research and intelligence has contributed to five people being convicted for terrorist offences in the last 12 months. This includes Oliver Bel, who was found guilty for membership of National Action, and a number of young people who had been involved in the teenager terror group, British Hand.
We brought out two more Heroes magazines, celebrating those who have stood up to racism and fascism over the years. In January we produced Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, to remember those who stood up to racism and white supremacy in the United States. In August we published Heroes of the Terraces, which celebrated those who have challenged racism and fascism in football around the world.
And finally, two books came out in 2021 written by HOPE not hate staff members. I wrote Codename Arthur, the true story of the anti-fascist spy who spent 10 years infiltrating the BNP and identified the London nailbomber. This book was released to coincide with the launch of a Netflix documentary on the nailbombing. Then my colleague Joe Mulhall, brought out Drums in the Distance: Journeys into the Global Far Right, a terrifying and timely look at the spread of far-right movements across the globe often drawn from his own personal experience from his time at HOPE not hate.
This work is only possible because of our supporters, including thousands of HOPE Action Fund members who donate regularly to fund HOPE not hate.
Members give anything from £3 a month. There's no free tote bag for joining, just the knowledge that you're sustaining our work. If you're not already, will you become a member of the HOPE Action Fund today?
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which elements can likely form ions with multiple charges?
The elements in group 13 and group 15 form a cation with a -3 charge each. Transition metal ions often involve rearrangements of both. Transition metals are d-block elements (as the outer electrons are in the d orbitals). According to the Aufbau process, the electrons fill the 4 s sublevel before beginning to fill the 3 d sublevel. Why is melted paraffin was allowed to drop a certain height and not just rub over the skin? The resulting configuration above, with 18 electrons in the outermost principal energy level, is referred to as a pseudo noble-gas electron configuration . You can often determine the charge an ion normally has by the element's position on the periodic table: The alkali metals (the IA elements) lose a single electron to form a cation with a 1+ charge. Which group of elements forms ions with different charges? Example: Sodium ion Na +, magnesium ion Mg 2+, chloride ion Cl –, and oxide ion O 2–. 1. Because most transition metals have two valence electrons, the charge of 2+ is a very common one for their ions. B. Why don't libraries smell like bookstores? There are two types of ions : cations; anions. All of the transition metals are capable of forming multiple ions except for Zn, Cd and Ag. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Multiply. Iron, which forms either the Fe 2+ or Fe 3+ ions, loses electrons as shown below. Elements in group 16 have a charge of -2, while all the elements of group 17 are halogens with a charge of -1 each. In addition, the majority of transition metals are capable of adopting ions with different charges. What is the conflict of the story of sinigang? There are two oxide anions, so the charge on the tin cation must be +4 in order to give a neutral charge overall. A metal reacts with a nonmetal to form an ionic bond. Many transition metals cannot lose enough electrons to attain a noble-gas electron configuration. Transition metals belong to the d block, meaning that the d sublevel of electrons is in the process of being filled with up to ten electrons. Iron, which forms either the Fe 2+ or Fe 3+ ions, loses electrons as shown below. According to the Aufbau process, the electrons fill the 4 s sublevel before beginning to fill the 3 d sublevel. This is because the transition On the other side of the periodic table, the next-to-last column, the halogens, form ions having a 1− charge. To find the charge on the tin cation, use the fact that oxide has a charge of −2. Is there a way to search all eBay sites for different countries at once? Those three are fold, antimony, and bismuth.Manganese is the only ion that has three possible charges in this list.Combinations of multiple charges are (I) and (II), (I) and (III), (II) and (III), (II) and (IV), and (III) and (V) Transition metal ion formation is more complex than simple cation formation. Scandium is an example. The main group metals tend to form salts (such as NaCl, Mg 3 N 2, and CaS) in which there are just enough negative ions to balance the charge on the positive ions. Ion: An ion is a positively or negatively charged atom (or group of atoms). forms ions with different charges. Some transition metals that have relatively few d electrons may attain a noble-gas electron configuration. ... it is easy to say what kinds of ions elements form. How long does a fresh turkey last in the refrigerator? According to the Aufbau process, the electrons fill the 4 s sublevel before beginning to fill the 3 d sublevel. In addition, the majority of transition metals are capable of adopting ions with different charges. Based on the electron configurations which elements can likely form ions with multiple charges? Figure \(\PageIndex{3}\) shows how the charge on many ions can be predicted by the location of an element on the periodic table. An ion is formed by the loss or gain of electrons by an atom, so it contains an unequal number of electrons and protons. The transition metals are the group on the periodic table that forms ions with different charges. Note the convention of first writing the number and then the sign on a ion with multiple charges. How will understanding of attitudes and predisposition enhance teaching? Alkali Metals: Group 1 . What is the reflection of the story the mats by francisco arcellana? What are the disadvantages of primary group? (A) Paulnasca; (B) Ben Mills (Wikimedia: Benjah-bmm27). What block do the transition metals fall in? Non-metals (found on the right) will be negative. They have perplexing patterns of electron distribution that don't always follow the electron filling rules. But you need to know the specific ionic charge elments. How long was Margaret Thatcher Prime Minister? So, Which group of elements forms ions with different charges. A half-filled dsublevel ( d 5 ) is particularly stable, which is the result of an iron atom losing a third electron. The image below shows the general trend for ionic charge. How do you put grass into a personification? Cation Predicting how they will form ions is also not always obvious. Iron [Ar] 3d^6 4s^2 C. Sodium [Ne] 3s^1 D. … The transition metals are an interesting and challenging group of elements. (A). Is it ok to eat a frozen turkey with black spots on it? Tin can have multiple charges, so the name must indicate the charge with a roman numeral. Copyright © 2020 Multiply Media, LLC. the ions have the electronic structure of a noble gas (group 0 element), with a full outer shell For elements in groups 6 and 7, the charge on the ion is equal to (8 minus group number). All Rights Reserved. QUESTION 3 Which of the following elements can form monoatomic ions with multiple ionic charges? http://www.dynamicscience.com.au/tester/solutions/chemistry/atomic%20structure/transitionmetalsionformation.htm, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rust_screw.jpg, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Iron%28II%29-sulfate-heptahydrate-sample.jpg. This is because the transition metals cannot easily gain a stable electron configuration. A. Zinc [Ar] 3d^10 4s^2 B. What is the pseudo noble-gas electron configuration? Metal Ions With More Than One Charge Formula Stock Name Classical Name Cu+1 copper (I) ion cuprous ion Cu+2 copper (II) ion cupric ion Fe+2 iron (II) ion ferrous ion Fe+3 iron (III) ion ferric ion *Hg 2 +2 mercury (I) ion mercurous ion Hg+2 mercury (II) ion mercuric ion Pb+2 lead (II) ion plumbous ion This is the case for iron above. However, the outermost s electrons are always the first to be removed in the process of forming transition metal cations. What is the contribution of candido bartolome to gymnastics? In addition, the majority of transition metals are capable of adopting ions with different charges. Here is the full list of metals in group one (+1 charge): Lithium (Li). The transition metals are the group on the periodic table that Others may attain configurations with a full d sublevel, such as zinc and copper. Rust is a complex combination of oxides of iron(III), among them iron(III) oxide, Fe 2 O 3 . It gives particular stability to the Zn 2+ and Cu + ions. Iron(II) sulfate, FeSO 4 , has been known since ancient times as green vitriol and was used for centuries in the manufacture of inks. And elements in group 14 have a charge of -4. How long will the footprints on the moon last? The alkaline earth metals (IIA elements) lose two electrons to form a 2+ cation. A. ... which form ions wih a 1+ charge. When did organ music become associated with baseball? On the Periodic Table metals (found on the left of the table) will be positive. Periodic table.pdf A neon B. iron C. lithium D. iodine E. nitrogen Sodium (Na). metals cannot easily gain a stable electron configuration. Describe the formation of transition metal ions. Iron, which forms either the Fe 2+ or Fe 3+ ions, loses electrons as shown below. Transition metals have one or more unpaired d-electrons in one of their ions (they form ions that have partially filled d orbitals).
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This, I believe, is the central question upon which all creative living hinges: Do you have the courage to bring forth the treasures that are hidden within you?
The hunt to uncover those jewels — that's creative living.
The courage to go on that hunt in the first place — that's what separates a mundane existence from a more enchanted one.
The often surprising results of that hunt — that's what I call Big Magic.
He seemed to live in a state of uninterrupted marvel, and he encouraged [his students] to do the same. He didn't so much teach them how to write poetry, they said, but why: because of delight. Because of stubborn gladness. He told them that they must live their most creative lives as a means of fighting back against the ruthless furnace of this world.
Most of all, though, he asked his students to be brave. Without bravery, he instructed, they would never be able to realize the vaulting scope of their own capacities. Without bravery, they would never know the world as richly as it longs to be known. Without bravery, their lives would remain small — far smaller than they probably wanted their lives to be.
We all know that when courage dies, creativity dies with it. We all know that fear is a desolate boneyard where our dreams go to desiccate in the hot sun. This is common knowledge; sometimes we just don't know what to do about it.
Creativity is a path for the brave, yes, but it is not a path for the fearless, and it's important to recognize the distinction.
If your goal in life is to become fearless, then I believe you're already on the wrong path, because the only truly fearless people I've ever met were straight-up sociopaths and a few exceptionally reckless three-year-olds — and those aren't good role models for anyone.
While the paths and outcomes of creative living will vary wildly from person to person, I can guarantee you this: A creative life is an amplified life. It's a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and a hell of a lot more interesting life. Living in this manner — continually and stubbornly bringing forth the jewels that are hidden within you — is a fine art, in and of itself.
The only reason I can speak so authoritatively about fear is that I know it so intimately. I know every inch of fear, from head to toe. I've been a frightened person my entire life. I was born terrified. I'm not exaggerating; you can ask anyone in my family, and they'll confirm that, yes, I was an exceptionally freaked-out child. My earliest memories are of fear, as are pretty much all the memories that come after my earliest memories.
Growing up, I was afraid not only of all the commonly recognized and legitimate childhood dangers (the dark, strangers, the deep end of the swimming pool), but I was also afraid of an extensive list of completely benign things (snow, perfectly nice babysitters, cars, playgrounds, stairs, Sesame Street, the telephone, board games, the grocery store, sharp blades of grass, any new situation whatsoever, anything that dared to move, etc., etc., etc.).
I was a sensitive and easily traumatized creature who would fall into fits of weeping at any disturbance in her force field. My father, exasperated, used to call me Pitiful Pearl. We went to the Delaware shore one summer when I was eight years old, and the ocean upset me so much that I tried to get my parents to stop all the people on the beach from going into the surf.
I can't help but see in this tragicomic anecdote a magnificent metaphor for the psychology of trolling. The impulse to attack others who have dared to put themselves and their art into the world springs from the same fear-seed. What is trolling, after all, if not a concentrated effort to stop others from going into the surf — not because trolls try to protect the rest of the world from the perils of bad art but because they seek to protect themselves from the fear that if they dare plunge into the surf, their own art might wash up ashore lifeless.
Kierkegaard knew this when he contemplated the psychology of trolling two centuries ago, and Neil Gaiman knew it when he delivered his spectacular speech on courage and the creative life. All of us know this on some primordial level when we contemplate the metaphorical surf, for every time we decide to swim we must also allow for the possibility of sinking, which seems decidedly less mortifying if there weren't other people swimming while we sink.
Over the years, I've often wondered what finally made me stop playing the role of Pitiful Pearl, almost overnight. Surely there were many factors involved in that evolution (the tough-mom factor, the growing-up factor), but mostly I think it was just this: I finally realized that my fear was boring.
I also realized that my fear was boring because it was identical to everyone else's fear. I figured out that everyone's song of fear has exactly that same tedious lyric: "STOP, STOP, STOP, STOP!" True, the volume may vary from person to person, but the song itself never changes, because all of us humans were equipped with the same basic fear package when we were being knitted in our mothers' wombs.
If you pass your hand over a petri dish containing a tadpole, the tadpole will flinch beneath your shadow. That tadpole cannot write poetry, and it cannot sing, and it will never know love or jealousy or triumph, and it has a brain the size of a punctuation mark, but it damn sure knows how to be afraid of the unknown.
Creativity is sacred, and it is not sacred.
What we make matters enormously, and it doesn't matter at all.
We toil alone, and we are accompanied by spirits.
We are terrified, and we are brave.
Art is a crushing chore and a wonderful privilege.
Only when we are at our most playful can divinity finally get serious with us.
In the remainder of the wholly electrifying Big Magic, Gilbert goes on to explore the building blocks of the bravery that makes that wonderful privilege available to each of us.
Maria Popova is a reader, writer, interestingness hunter-gatherer, and curious mind at large. She has previously written for Wired UK, The Atlantic, The New York Times, and Harvard's Nieman Journalism Lab, among others, and am an MIT Futures of Entertainment Fellow.


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Chronically unemployed and underemployed people often lose hope in the system, and in themselves, which makes barriers to long-term employment even harder to overcome. As Self-Help Federal seeks to expand economic opportunities, our community partners with strong connections to underserved communities are essential. In Milwaukee we are fortunate to partner with Milwaukee JobsWork, a nonprofit that helps individuals living in poverty achieve economic self-sufficiency through sustainable employment.
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Mini reveals design direction for next-gen model
Mini has revealed some digital design concept images of what will be its next Hatch model next year.
The Vision concept design takes cues from the Rocketman concept which was shown in June last year.
Exterior design elements which are likely to make it to the production model include the circular headlights with LED surround. There are some big changes to the interior design too with a new "floating" centre console which features a futuristic circular design.
AM spotted two heavily camouflaged next-generation Mini Hatch models making their way to Oxford this week and it was clear that the new model is slightly bigger in size than the outgoing model.
The production version of the new Mini Hatch is expected to make its debut Tokyo Motor Show and LA Motor Show in November this year.
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While we can often get caught up in delving into the finer details of what's involved in the design of a quality suit or shirt, it's important that your accessories are also on a par with these. A particular piece of a smart outfit which some people tend to overlook is the tie - however let us assure you that your tie plays a far greater role in completing your look than you might realise.
The perfect tie and pocket square combination can draw in numerous compliments as it instantly shows that your outfit has been well thought out, and an extra effort has been made to ensure you're fully coordinated.
However, when buying a tie there are 2 things you need to consider, the first being how it'll fit into your look, and the other being it's actual quality. Keeping both of these in mind will help ensure you pick the perfect tie every single time.
So, let's get started, what should you look for in a tie?
You should buy a tie with your eventual look in mind. This will help to ensure it fits it with your suit, shirt and pocket square. There are a few things to consider here. Firstly, the colour of the tie. Yes, this is obvious but you'll want to remember that it should complement your suit and shirt, and most importantly your pocket square. A simple way of going about this is to have a colour from your pocket square match a colour in your tie.
Next up is the pattern on the tie. Remember wearing a shirt and tie of the exact same pattern is a faux pas you'll certainly want to avoid. While there are a whole host of shirt and tie combinations you can opt for, we'd recommend trying some of these pairings if you aren't confident of assembling your own from scratch.
The look of the tie will also be impacted by its size (it's width to be precise). The best way to determine the width of your tie is to keep it similar in scale with the size of your shirt collars and the lapels on your suit jacket. So if you're wearing a shirts and suit jacket with a slim collar and lapel, then opt for a slim tie and vice versa for wider collars and lapels.
Finally, if you're buying a tie for a specific event then this could once more influence what you should go for. Traditionally, slim ties are seen to be suited for slightly less formal events while wide ties work a reliable all-rounder for any occasion.
So, there you have the main considerations in picking the right type of tie, however you also need to make a judgement on its quality. This is where it can get a little tricky. Identifying a quality tie can come down to what you know and will mean keeping an eye out for nuances of details. We've provided a few pointers below to give you a hand.
While personal preference can play a part, silk is generally considered to be the best suited fabric for ties. Not only is it easy on the eye and soft to touch, but the manner in which it drapes will also give your tie the best finish. Cashmere is another choice of fabric you can opt for, however they are usually best served for less formal events as they lack the sheen that silk offers.
The shell refers to the body of the tie. Now this is made of 3 sections, the blade (which is the larger end), the tail (the thinner side), and the gusset which is the neck piece that brings together the 2.
Ensure that the tie is cut on the bias which simply means it's cut at a 45 degree angle. Doing so means that it's been cut against the grain of the fabric which will help it drape more smoothly. A good way to check this is to simply hand the tie over your arm. If it twists a little as opposed to flowing straight down then you'll want to avoid it as this is a big sign that it's not been cut on the bias. It's small details such as this that can make all the difference when you actually wear the tie.
If you want quality than you should certainly be looking for hand sewn ties over machine sewn alternatives. While machines offer an efficient means of getting ties finished, they tend to close the fabric too tight. This means there is less room for the fabric to stretch which will see wear and tear impact it far sooner than with hand sewn ties.
Follow the tips above and you'll find yourself not only picking a tie which will match the quality of most tailored suits, but will also effortlessly sit alongside your pocket square and shirt to really complete your look.


On Wednesday the 18th (please note that the book club now takes place every other Wednesday!) we learn about "Natural Religion," the "fortitudinis fortitudo fortis" of Hermes, and how the virgin tames the lion. We discuss chapter XI: LA FORCE!


After a breakup, your mind is practically in chaos. You are going through a lot of emotions and you can hardly think straight. It's hard to accept that the person you love doesn't want to be with you anymore. You may even feel rejected, insecure, and worthless. At this point, most people end up making a lot of mistakes that they usually regret in the near future.
The most common mistake after a breakup is to become a needy and clingy person who would do anything to be with their ex. Its one thing to want your ex back, it's another to beg them to take you back. The only reason people resort to begging is because they think that their ex will take them back out of pity. But the truth is, if your ex decided to breakup with you, they will never get back with you because of pity. They might think about getting back together if they start to miss you or they feel attracted to you again. And neediness and clinginess are not attractive at all.
Your mind will make you believe that if you keep in contact with your ex; they will not be able to forget you and will hopefully come back someday. But the truth is, you are just trying to hold on to any last piece of connection with your ex. You are not accepting the breakup and you are not letting yourself move on. Besides, every time you call your ex, you are becoming more and more creepy in their book.
Breakups are the result of a failed relationship. It simply means that you two are not compatible with each other. If you are thinking constantly that you are any less of a person just because your ex decided to leave you, then you are dead wrong. You should not let your partner or your relationship define your self-worth.
Your mind might play tricks on you and concentrate only on the good things about the relationship and your ex. Looking at your ex through rose-colored glasses is only going to make them miss more and regret the breakup. You will end up idolizing your ex and probably forget what they were truly like. In reality, your ex had many flaws just like every other human being. They were not perfect and they were certainly not perfect for you. So, instead of idolizing your ex, you should go out and try to find someone who is more compatible for you than your ex.
K Thompson writes about breakups and reconciliation. He has been helping broken hearts online for the past two years.


→Atom Drop-Through Longboard Review – Something for Everyone!
Atom Drop-Through Longboard Review – Something for Everyone!
The longboard marketplace is choked with cheap boards, gathering dust on shelves in warehouses until some poor sap makes the mistake of clicking the buy button.
As a beginner, it can be a tall task to separate the crap from the bargains. Atom longboards are vying to be known as the latter. Most complete board setups contain a mixture of quality and generic components; the trick is to figure out what upgrades will need to be made and which components might last a while.
Most complete board setups contain a mixture of quality and generic components; the trick is to figure out what upgrades will need to be made and which components might last a while.
Like most longboards targeted at the beginning rider, Atom longboards are a mixed bag when it comes to their parts, but they are priced closer to premium longboards. Read this Atom drop-through longboard review to see if they warrant their price tags.
3 Is a Drop-through for You?
4 What Are The Alternatives?
The maple in the Atoms drop-through deck is decent. Though not artisan-quality wood, it will suffice for a beginning skater and should last. While some new riders complain about the concave, it helps lock your foot in place and is more comfortable than a flat deck.
The wheels are a little better than okay, but the 78a hardness will likely be a "Goldilocks" durometer for a new rider — soft enough for comfort and hard enough for some sliding and decent longevity.
It is uncommon for the grip tape to be a positive in an off-the-shelf board, but the Atom's coarse-grit grip provides good traction, instilling confidence in a beginner, and should wear evenly and gradually for a long life.
One of the main purposes of a drop-through board is downhill riding, but with the Atoms' camber and some models' tendency toward speed wobbles, this becomes a questionable idea. The camber likely provides the extra flex that bothers some buyers.
The generic trucks also come with bushings that are on the soft side, yet brittle (an odd combination).
The models with Navigator trucks are more stable and have better components. A common complaint is Atom's use of non-standard hardware, and rapidly loosening nuts that don't fit a skate tool.
High-quality hardware is a cheap and easy fix, though. And, while the ABEC 9 bearings provide decent speed, some models contain lower-rated bearings. Either way, an upgrade will bring these longboards to life.
Is a Drop-through for You?
Drop-through longboards are often used in downhill and freeride skating, with the low height aiding in stability at speed.
Even if you never plan on sliding or bombing a hill, though, the length of the board and the low ride are comfortable for long-distance commutes.
As an around-town cruiser, the drop-through excels, though the larger sizes can be a problem if you need to put it away when you get somewhere.
The Atom drop-through longboards accomplish each of these riding styles admirably, though the generic trucks are not ideal for downhill riding. With the Navigator Drones installed, however, they can provide at least a taste of the rush of downhill riding to adventurous beginners. This video on YouTube shows the Drones in action.
If you're considering getting an Atom drop-through, you should examine the components in the model you like. The boards with art graphics tend to have better components, but this is not always true.
Atom's real competition, which includes longboards like this Santa Cruz Rasta (Link to Amazon.com), is typically priced a bit higher. The Santa Cruz comes with OJ II wheels (a skateboarding classic) and Road Rider trucks. That said you will pay a premium for them.
You can read our full review of Santa Cruz longboards here.
Boards with prices below an Atom are usually cheap for a reason.
Of course, within the Atom drop-through lineup there are price differences, and not simply because of components or art graphics.
This Atom drop-through 40-inch Owl comes with the Navigator Drones, while this 36-inch with lion graphics comes with the generic trucks.
There are even differences with boards at the same price point. This yellow Atom 36-inch drop-through team board, for example, comes with ABEC 5 bearings; while this blue one comes with ABEC 9s, and the price difference is negligible.
The Atom drop-through decks all have a few things in common. They are all 8-ply maple laminate and have a small amount of camber with decent concave. The grip tape coarseness differs from model to model, but they are all relatively coarse.
Super High Rebound (SHR) wheels are common across the line. The colors vary, but they have a 78a durometer, 70mm height and 51mm contact patch in common.
The trucks are where things start to vary between the models. Some of them have generic, 9- to 9.5-inch aluminum trucks, while others include 7-inch Navigator Drones.
The drones are a considerable upgrade, with bushings that beat out the cheaper, generic version's and a solid feel that the lesser option cannot match.
Read the fine print carefully!
The bearings are either ABEC-5, ABEC-7 or ABEC-9. There is no apparent method to Atom's choices for this component — so read the fine print carefully.
For the cost of admission, an Atom drop-through longboard is hard to beat. As an entry into the world of skateboarding, Atom longboards provide better quality than their dirt-cheap counterparts, while keeping prices reasonable for someone who doesn't know if they are purchasing a floor ornament or something they will actually use.
The complete setups just above the Atom line in pricing use components that are that much better, but they may be lost on a new skater and can be purchased later as upgrades in needed.
No matter the model, an Atom drop-through will provide a great platform for learning and experimenting with several longboarding riding styles. It may not be perfect for any of them as is, but with just a few tweaks you can have a decent setup for any of a few disciplines. If you do your homework, you can find an Atom that you can live with.


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NEW YORK: U.S. and British mothers have taken inspiration from African and Asian mothers in potty training their babies early.
African and Asian women carry their babies all day and instinctively know when it is time to hold their infants away from them so they can relieve themselves, reported the Sunday Telegraph.
However, pediatric experts, child psychologists and some mothers are divided over the practice of "infant potty training" -- also known as elimination communication, or EC.
"EC should always be gentle, non-coercive, and based on babies' interests and needs," Christine Gross-Loh, a mother who has used the technique. "Just as babies fuss because they are hungry or tired, they also indicate when they are about to go to the bathroom -- EC is not about the result (potty training) but about the process of communicating with your baby about a basic need."
Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, a professor emeritus of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and author of "Toilet Training: The Brazelton Way," recommends parents let their children decide when to be diaper free.
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We are happy that photographer Joem Bayawa presents Trevor Michael Opalewski to all of us.
Personal Trainer, represented by DAS Management Trevor comes in a stunning session by Joem Bayawa in Chicago.
A total motivator for many guys around the world, Trevor shared all his fitness secrets on Instagram his principal tool to be connected with you.
The good thing is that Joem and Trevor did a very good job together, they connected and in the frames we're about to see, reflects it.
Feeling motivated by Trevor is so easily, well he makes him easily for us. But let's see where Trevor was born and how does this model start his career.
I grew up in a smaller city of Metro Detroit (Saint Clair Shores) with both parents until about 3/4 years old. I don't remember my father much, I just know what my mother went through raising me as a child.
She practically gave her life up to make sure I was raised properly. Luckily she had 8 brothers and a sister so there was always family around. By 4th grade I started playing football, thank to my best friend Adam.
Guy brought me into the light of working hard and never giving up. Both these individuals were huge inspirations and driving forces for the work ethic, personality, and character I have today.
I've played sports since 4th grade and continued by adding track and swimming and diving in high school.
Throughout these years I would read magazine after magazine of bodybuilding, nutrition, and exercising trying to learn as much as I could to be able to help others achieve their goals as my friend Adam helped me.
Knew personal training was the right pathway for me so went to school for exercise science and became a certified trainer when I was 21 years old.
While attending Saginaw Valley State University I learned about a guy named Greg Plitt. Known for his motivation/inspiration Greg was the top fitness model in the world and ranked top 100 best looking males. Having seen his videos and reading his blogs I was inspired to get into modeling but didn't have a clue where to start. Not knowing about the business or who to contact I just focused on working my craft and building the best physique I could do one day I could showcase and inspire others as Greg has.
It wasn't until 5 years later when social media and Instagram started booming when I found out about other photographers in the surrounding areas and how to go about setting up a photo shoot.
I had one photographer reach out to me and set up a photo shoot after seeing my post on social media and with a few months completed my first photo shoot.
Needless to say the experience wasn't what I expected and was kinda turned off on the subject.
I spent the next two years focused on my career and one day this photographer who I was following (Joem Bayawa) reached out to me.
At first I was like hell no lol, after what I went through the first time I didn't want it happening again. At first I declined but still kept in mind.
Wasn't until December 2017 when Joem reached out again and we started talking few hours here, few hours there, and upon doing so I knew it was going to be a different experience.
At this time I was going through hell, financially, physically, mentally, and socially just at my lowest. Joem kept saying just do it and come out to Chicago.
I think at the time I might've had a couple hundred to my name if that- I said the heck with it and went. I ended up taking a bus out to Chicago and I'll say it was worth every cent.
Joem and myself started off a little shaky with me not having any experience since two-three years ago. After the rust was off we created many great shots.
Haven't met such a selfless character, he might care too much but it's this attitude he brings in his passion.
No detail is missed with Joem, his direction and attention to detail are unmatched. Joem rekindled my fire to pursue modeling/fitness modeling again.
After our shoot Joem expressed the possibility of getting connected with a agency. After speaking to the right people (Steve Wimbley) I was able to land a contract with DAS Model Management in Miami.
Joem would be my first recommendation for anyone getting into modeling wanting to build a solid portfolio or even a veteran looking to revamp their craft some.
I continue to personal train at a semi- private facility Jaxfitness in Shelby Twp Michigan. Training is truly my passion and will continue until unable to.
My pursuits to becoming a known model/fitness model continue as well as playing football for a developmental league for the CFL and NFL rivals pro football league.
My other endeavor is pursing my dream of reaching the Olympic trials in the 400m hurdles and representing my country in 2020.
Wonderful post thanks so much to Joem to present Trevor, a humble, lovely, kind, and beautiful fitness motivator where we can put our trust blindly.