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Finding New Purpose After Career-Ending Concussions
After multiple concussions and memory loss, professional football player Ben Utecht went to Mayo Clinic for help. Since then, Ben's gained insight into the importance of promptly recognizing and treating concussions. Now he's dedicated to sharing that knowledge with others.
Ben Utecht's professional football résumé included a Super Bowl championship with the Indianapolis Colts and five productive seasons as an NFL tight end. It also included a traumatic brain injury.
Concussions, usually caused by a blow to the head, are most common in contact sports. Recent research from Mayo Clinic shows that while most high school athletes, their parents and coaches can identify the possible effects of a concussion, only about one-third know it is a brain injury.
Ben, who grew up playing small-town football in Minnesota, had been diagnosed with five concussions during his playing career. When the effects of those injuries started to disrupt his daily life, Ben turned to Mayo Clinic.
"I've been in the Mayo system for such a long time, and its reputation obviously precedes itself," Ben says. "They do an exceptional job in patient care and really making patients feel like their situation is genuinely and authentically important."
Unnerving symptoms
Though his love of football was strong, Ben knew it was time for a change when he started experiencing noticeable memory loss. He found himself faltering in the middle of conversations. He began decorating his computer with sticky notes to remind himself to complete everyday tasks. Routines that were once unremarkable suddenly felt daunting.
"There were long-term memory gaps," Ben says. "I would be with friends, and everybody would be talking about a universal memory. For me, it was like it didn't even exist. I couldn't even place myself there. That was pretty scary."
A longtime patient of Mayo Clinic, Ben sought evaluation and examination from neurologist Bradley Boeve, M.D., at Mayo Clinic's Rochester campus.
When someone experiences a concussion, experts at Mayo Clinic typically follow a plan that includes evaluating the individual's signs and symptoms; reviewing the medical history; and conducting a neurological exam to test vision, hearing, strength, sensation, balance, coordination and reflexes. The care team evaluates cognitive skills, including memory, concentration and the ability to recall information. Brain imaging tests also may be performed.
For Ben, a neurological evaluation revealed some cognitive weakness. Another brain injury could be catastrophic. His football days had come to an end.
Exploring another path
Knowing his professional football career was over, Ben focused on his other passions — music and motivational speaking. And his music career began to take off. Ben, who grew up in an athletic, musical and theatrical family, sold out 21 shows in a holiday concert tour in 2017.
"No one really expects the singing football player to ever be any good. But I love that because I've poured a lot of time and training into it, and it's always fun to walk out on stage," Ben says. "You can see people thinking, 'All right, let's see what this football player can do,' and then they're like, 'Wow, he really can sing.'"
"What makes us relevant and gives us identity as human beings is only what we can remember."
Ben Utecht
In addition to music, Ben felt inspired to share his story with others, including athletes, parents, coaches and medical staff, as well as individuals and caregivers dealing with memory loss. His motivational talk, "MVP: Mind, Value, Purpose," tells about his personal journey with concussions. It's focused on emotionally connecting people to the importance of their memory.
"What makes us relevant and gives us identity as human beings is only what we can remember," Ben says.
In his presentations, Ben challenges people to consider how differently they might live their lives if they knew they would lose their memories and encourages people to live every moment with a distinct sense of purpose. Ben strives to model this approach in his own life. With his wife and four young daughters, he relishes the "beautiful chaos" of a busy career and a family schedule full of piano, dance, golf, volleyball and family movie nights. He's also written a book and launched a consulting firm.
Inspiring change
To make sure the future stays bright, Ben continues to manage his health with annual exams and monitoring at Mayo Clinic.
"The experience has been fantastic," he says. "Having the concussion history that I have, if I can make sure that I've got the best experts in the world looking at my brain at Mayo, then I know I'm in good hands."
"My hope is that every adolescent and parent is educated about what a concussion is and who to go see."
By sharing his story, Ben hopes to help inspire change and shed light on the significance of concussions and returning to sports too quickly.
"Concussion for me as a player carries a different level of importance than any other injury because you're dealing with the one thing that makes you who you are," Ben says. "My hope is that every adolescent and parent is educated about what a concussion is and who to go see. I think that's possible. I think that medical evidence is going to be the most essential part to any change in sports culture."
Note: A version of this story was previously published in Mayo Clinic Magazine.
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Tags: Brain injury, concussion, Dr. Bradley Boeve, Neurology & Neurosurgery
bluehorse10 | @bluehorse10 | Jun 4, 2020
I had a serious brain injury in 1998. It changed my entire life and I no longer live in the same place, have the same friends, do not even have the same personality. My memory is strongly affected and so are many other parts of my life. Small jobs seem enormous. Things once fairly easy and logical are now difficult, like doing my taxes, getting places on time, finding things. I write everything down and sometimes it helps. However, I have been fortunate in other ways. The specialist who said I would never work again (or do much of anything) was wrong and i have written several books since that time and had the good luck of finding publishers. I can't say I earn a great living, but i have a following and find that writing is something I love. As I said, something fortunate did come of this damage even though my life is less financially and other ways. Yet how many people love what they do daily?


The Election Count has commenced as a number of candidates await anxiously their fate.
While Clarence Park does not have an election and there is also no election for the Mayoral position all other City of Unley Wards have an election and the candidates have been out on the pavement seeking to let ratepayers know what they are offering.
Goodwood has 4 candidates, Unley 4, Parkside 5, Fullarton 5, and Unley Park 5.
Without a mayoral election count and of course for Clarence Park we may see the count completed today. If not it will continue on tomorrow.
Anyone interested in keeping in tabs with the count can do so by following this link to the Electoral Commission site.
At the completion of the count there will be a provisional declaration.
The final declaration will come later and the successful candidates sworn in on Monday 17th November…..and then we are off and running with a heavy pre-Christmas agenda. The best way to introduce the newbies into the fold.
Results in for four wards in the City of Unley Council elections.


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Nothing remains of the once thriving community of Leetown except for this open field.
Leetown was one of the earliest settlements in Northwest Arkansas. The town sat in the middle of a broad, wooded plateau bordered by Pea Vine Ridge to the north and the Little Sugar Creek to the south.
Leetown was founded in the 1840s by John W. Lee, a farmer from Kentucky. Surgeon D.S. McGugin, of the 3rd Iowa Cavalry, described the hamlet in his after-battle report. McGugin stated that Leetown consisted of "some fifteen or twenty houses, frame and log, and but one story in height." He described a "small store", believed to have been owned by Lee, as "one story and a half high, about thirty feet long, and twenty feet wide." Surgeon McGugin noted that, "In all, the windows were few and very small, admitting little light and an insufficiency of air, even when the sash frames were entirely removed.....They contained but few of the ordinary domestic appliances, and were wholly wanting in the usual necessaries found in more settled regions."
Directly north of Leetown lay two large farms, owned by George Sturdy and Wiley Foster. To the east of Leetown, on the south side of the Telegraph Road, sat Lewis Pratt's general store, one of three known to be in the region. During the battle, General Samuel Curtis, the Federal Army's commander, used Pratt's Store as his headquarters.
On March 7, 1862, the Federal battleline was only a half-mile north of the village. According to Dr. McGugin, "all the houses within three miles of the field were taken for hospitals."
Leetown was devestated by the battle. The fields and woods were filled with the debris of battle and the stench of death filled the air. Many of the families moved to the nearby community of Pea Ridge and rebuilt their lives there.
Some families remained and tried to return to life as before the war came. In 1881, the Saint Louis & San Francisco Railroad (the "Frisco Line") built a branch line through northwest Arkansas, passing through the town of Rogers about 12 miles to the south. Those who had not left due to the war, now moved to Rogers for the opportunities that the railroad offered. Leetown soon existed only in people's memories.
The grave of Robert Braden, Leetown.
The only visible reminder that there was once a town here is the grave of Robert Braden. He was born in 1864 and died in 1866.


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Ander Herrera: Ole's unsung midfield lieutenant
His understated brilliance in midfield has been pivotal to United's resurgence...
10th January 2019 | Manchester United, Premier League, Ander Herrera, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Posted by Tom Bodell
There has been much to smile about during Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's stewardship of the Manchester United throne.
The Norwegian replaced Jose Mourinho after a dismal defeat at Liverpool and immediately breathed new life into the Red Devils over the festive period, becoming the first manager in the club's history to win his first five games at the helm.
And a lot of United's squad have been seemingly lifted by the arrival of the '99 Treble hero. Marcus Rashford has flourished in attack, Paul Pogba has stamped his authority in midfield and Victor Lindelof has looked assured at the heart of defence. David de Gea even ended his long wait for a clean sheet when United shut out Newcastle at St James' Park.
But Ander Herrera deserves his share of the spotlight, too. As United's tenacious, snappy presence in midfield, the Basque native has been one of the unheralded stars during Solskjaer's brief reign.
Here, we take a closer look at his role in United's resurgence.
Loyal to United through thick and thin
Since signing from Athletic Bilbao in 2014, the two-time Spain international has spent a lot of time fighting for his place in the United team.
In fact, while some absences can be attributed to injury, Herrera has managed more than 20 Premier League starts in a season just once for United (27 during Mourinho's first year in 2016/17).
But while he has often spent time out of the team, Herrera is the ultimate team player. What he lacks in craft and guile, he makes up for in spirit and intelligence.
The 29-year-old was, at times, asked by Mourinho to carry out daunting, thankless tasks, like man-marking Eden Hazard in games against Chelsea or acting as a makeshift central defender in a back three for the visit of Tottenham to Old Trafford in August.
Losing 3-0 to Spurs proved that Herrera was not suited to the rigours of playing in a back three but he has shone in a more natural role slightly higher up the pitch in recent weeks.
Partnering Nemanja Matic in midfield, he's been an integral cog in United's early success under Solskjaer. In fact, in the latter, angst-ridden stages of Mourinho's tenure, the former Real Zaragoza man was not one of those in the firing line. While Pogba and Romelu Lukaku were often criticised, there were signs Herrera was coming into form even before Mourinho's dismissal.
He started a productive December with a crucial equaliser in the 2-2 draw at Southampton, producing a classy flick to convert Marcus Rashford's cross. He then turned provider for Anthony Martial's opener as United played out another 2-2 draw, at home to Arsenal.
Nailing down his place post-Mourinho
Herrera has continued to impress under Solskjaer. After scoring via a deflection in the 5-1 rout of Cardiff City, he showcased his creative talents in the next two games, teeing up Pogba's first against Huddersfield before providing another for the Frenchman in the win over Bournemouth with an excellent cross from the right flank.
His influence in the final third has been a welcome bonus but it's difficult to look beyond Herrera's more tenacious, ball-winning qualities further back. In fact, this season, only Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye boasts more tackles per 90 (4.27) than the United man's 3.97. Likewise, he is also ranked second for interceptions per 90 and his 20.62 forward passes per game is enough to rank him in the top ten.
These all point to the abilities which encapsulate Herrera: positional sense, astute reading of the game and the capacity to move the ball quickly through midfield.
United to finish fourth and win the FA Cup was 41.00, now 46.00*
Herrera hasn't always had it his own way at Old Trafford. In the 2016 FA Cup semi-final against Everton, with the score locked at 1-1, he was introduced as a late substitute and sent Martial through in injury time to seal his side's place in the final. Having played his part in getting them there, Herrera was left on the bench by Louis van Gaal as United beat Crystal Palace in the showpiece.
Similarly, he spent three months out of the starting line-up last season before Mourinho recalled him for the derby win over Manchester City in April. A few weeks later, he scored the winner in the FA Cup semi-final win over Spurs at Wembley and kept his place for the decider with Chelsea.
Herrera will be looking to inflict more misery on Spurs this Sunday. He is one of several players thriving in the Solskjaer era, so much so that he is keen to extend his contract.
Given his gutsy displays of late, there's no question the United fans want him to remain at the club beyond this season too.
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Death and disaster struck a handful of US-Midwest states over weekend
Do Scores of Tornadoes Slamming Midwest Redefine
"Tornado Alley?"
Tornado watches had been declared for swaths of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin on Sunday. On Sunday evening, the National Weather Service said there had been 77 tornadoes reported, mostly in Illinois, although the agency warned that some of those numbers could represent multiple accounts of the same storm.
While its the Great Plains states of Kansas, Nebraska, the Dakotas, and part of Texas that are collectively known as Tornado Alley for their frequent storms, the weekend was a reminder that Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin are also tornado-prone.
"It turns out that the [phrase Tornado Alley] isn't correct," says the Weather Channel's website. The site said that Florida actually gets more tornadoes per square mile than any other U.S. state.
Other states that also get as many or more tornadoes per square mile than the classic "Tornado Alley" states include Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Louisiana.
"If we looked at states that get more than a handful of tornadoes just about every year, then the entire area east of the Rocky Mountains—excluding New England, New Jersey, and Delaware—could be called the "tornado strike zone," the Weather Channel's site added. (Related: "Is There a Tornado/Climate Change Connection?")
Part of the reason why Tornado Alley has achieved so much attention is because it occupies a unique geographic position where warm humid air from the Gulf of Mexico, hot dry air from Arizona and New Mexico, and cool dry air from Canada meet, explained Christopher Karstens, a research scientist with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) in Norman, Oklahoma.
"In the springtime, those air masses tend to work together to create environments that we saw [on May 20 and May 31]," he told National Geographic earlier this year, referring to two tornado-heavy days.
"Sometimes they collide in Oklahoma, sometimes in Texas, and sometimes in Kansas."
Although tornadoes tend to occur most frequently in May and June, they can happen during any month of the year, if atmospheric conditions are right.
While the United States has perhaps the best historical records for tornadoes, twisters also occur elsewhere, including in Italy, India, and South America. (Related: "Lessons From Joplin's Recovery")
Another area with similar conditions to Tornado Alley is Bangladesh, said Chris Weiss, an atmospheric scientist at Texas Tech University.
"They have a lot of violent tornadoes—some would argue even stronger [storms] and tornadoes—over there," Weiss said. "But a lot go unreported because they don't have nearly the observation network over there that we have over here."
How Tornadoes Form
While tornadoes can differ in size, strength, and location, they all share certain characteristics. They are spawned from a type of rotating storm called a supercell thunderstorm.
And they are all driven by atmospheric instability and by a phenomenon known as wind shear.
This happens when "wind near the ground blows in one direction, but aloft it blows in another direction. This creates shear in the airflow," Karstens explained. "If you produce an updraft within that flow, the updraft will acquire the properties of the air, and the atmosphere begins to spin and rotate."
While scientists understand some of the basic setup conditions necessary for tornado formation, there are still many fundamental questions about tornadoes that remain unanswered.
Tim Samaras, a tornado chaser and National Geographic grantee who was killed by a twister on May 31, 2013 in El Reno, Oklahoma, said earlier in the year that we have a lot to learn about how tornadoes form.
"We still don't know why some thunderstorms create tornadoes while others don't," he said.
Tornado Forecasting
Tornadoes are much more difficult to forecast than hurricanes. For example, the National Hurricane Center was able to predict the path of last year's Hurricane Sandy with startling accuracy a full five days before it made landfall.
In contrast, even though residents of Moore, Oklahoma, had advanced warning that a potentially dangerous storm was moving in last May, they had only 16 minutes after the first warning on May 20 before the tornado touched down.
Part of the difficulty, Karstens said, is that tornadoes are much smaller than hurricanes. "It's really a matter of scale," he explained. "With the hurricane being so large, we're able to populate our models with lots of points to resolve it and we can come up with much more accurate multiday forecasts."
Secondly, while current computer models can predict when a supercell storm is likely to form, not all supercell storms give rise to tornadoes.
"That's one of the questions we're struggling with as scientists: which storms will be the ones to go on producing tornadoes and which ones won't?" Karstens said.
Karstens is involved in an NSSL project that aims to predict a tornado's path shortly after it forms, called Warn-on-Forecast.
He's optimistic that tornado forecasting will improve as computers and tornado modeling software become more powerful, and as more environmental data such as temperature and dew point measurements are gathered close to tornado-spawning storms by instruments and tornado researchers.
"We've got a long way to go," he said, "but I think we're making steady progress."
Jane J. Lee contributed reporting to this article.
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Main House Jon Monie
Christmas 2021/22
Daily at 2pm & 7pm or 1pm & 5pm
No performances Christmas Day, New Year's Day, 14 & 18 December, or 4 January.
Showing from Thu 16 Dec — Sun 9 Jan
CINDERS 2021/2022
Friday 17 Dec 2021
Saturday 18 Dec 2021
Sunday 19 Dec 2021
Tuesday 21 Dec 2021
Wednesday 22 Dec 2021
Wednesday 05 Jan 2022
Thursday 06 Jan 2022
Friday 07 Jan 2022
Saturday 08 Jan 2022
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Last year's Beauty and The Beast, with its award-winning script by the legendary Jon Monie, was the best-selling pantomime ever at Theatre Royal Bath. In 2021 we return to our long-held tradition of great family entertainment with the best-loved pantomime of them all, CINDERELLA.
Cinderella's wicked (not to mention ugly) stepsisters treat her as their servant. She's going to need all the magic her fairy godmother can muster if she is to meet her Prince Charming and find true love before the clock strikes midnight.
This spectacular production will delight with its enchanting story, side-splitting comedy, lavish settings and adorable miniature ponies. Jon Monie returns for his fifteenth consecutive year to play Buttons and to help create all the festive hilarity and tomfoolery that make Bath pantos so much fun for everyone.
Don't wait for your invitation – get your tickets now and ensure that every member of the family has a ball this Christmas.
"We came away fizzing with festive spirit and it's the greatest start to Christmas I know" WhatsOnBath
"Absolutely top class panto fun at a great venue, and just the thing to put you in the mood for Christmas!" Bath & Wiltshire Parent Magazine
"A script sparkling with wit… the sets are beautiful, the costumes glitzy… the cast is faultless… this is one classy production" Western Daily Press
★★★★ "A warm-hearted, brightly presented production" Bristol Post
(Reviews from 2019/20's Beauty & The Beast)
Thursday 16 December 2021 – Sunday 9 January 2022
No performances Christmas Day, New Year's Day, 14 & 18 December, or 4 January.
Tickets from £9 – £38.50 depending on performance day and time.
Discounts available at selected performances.
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The TR-808 is a legendary drum machine that was a core part of dance music including early hip hop and techno and is still loved today, used in everything from video games to Madonna tracks and Metalcore. The 808 was launched in 1980 as a studio drum machine for demos, but often ended up making it onto the final recordings. It has unmistakable and not always realistic handclap, snare and cowbell, and the bass drum can produce very low frequency sounds. Artists who have used it include 808 State, Snoop Dogg, Orbital, Kraftwerk, The Prodigy, Marvin Gaye, Beastie Boys, The Cocteau Twins, Jagz Kooner, Matt Black from Coldcut, and The Penelopes.
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Rare first state of Stedman Wright's masterful composition lithographed in colors by preeminent lithographer Emil Ackermann for the American Seamen's Friend Society of Boston. This vivid pictorial route map depicts the corkscrew course of alcoholism as a one-way trip from "Drunkards Curve" to "Dead River (Destruction)" by way of the Black Valley Railroad. A locomotive fueled by alcohol with the Devil as engineer is pulling the "bar car" and passenger cars and are shown in the foreground at Drunkard's Curve station where drunks, a destitute family, ambulance, coaches and philanthropists are seen. An adder and lurking beasts are awaiting at passengers prepare to plunge into the tumultuous forest where stormy skies and lightning portend the environment to come including gigantic cavorting skeletons. "At the last it biteth like a Serpent and stingeth like an Adder".
Harry Peters categorized Hanks' image as "one of the best temperance prints", a statement to which we agree. The popularity of this print would spawn many subsequent variants, both in color and black & white, most of which carry the sub-title "The Great Through Route". Variants also expand on the time-table shown here below the tile by adding spiritual verses printed in large type at the left and right margins.
Quite rare in this first state edition without alteration.
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Rene and Andre's Cape Town wedding was a pleasure to plan. This organised bride liaised with us, her Cape Town wedding planner team at Nicolette Weddings, from her home in the UK to get all the details for the big day sorted. And details there were indeed! Rene had a clear vision of what she wanted from the beginning and she focused on incorporating many extra detailed elements to make her vision come to life.
Stunning stationery and special gifts were an important detail of the day and this couple certainly spoilt their guests with thoughtful extra touches.
Many of Rene and Andre's wedding guests were from the UK and travelled to South Africa for the wedding, where they were shown great South African hospitality. As a Cape Town wedding planner I always feel proud to show off what our beautiful city has to offer visitors and wedding parties.
The venue for this wedding was the picturesque Nooitgedacht farm. The couple were married outside under the trees on a perfect sunny day.
Rene was a classic beauty with soft, natural hair and makeup and a romantic A-line gown.
After the ceremony guests enjoyed live music and lawn games while the couple had photographs taken. Kids were wonderfully accommodated and entertained with activity kits and giant jenga.
The reception was a truly romantic scene, as hundreds of fairy lights and naked bulbs cascaded down from the roof, filling the venue with twinkling light.
The couple cut the wedding "cake," which was something savoury – a big tower of cheese.
They opened the dance floor with a romantic dance and encouraged guests to stay on the dancefloor all night with their combination of quirky signs and gifted flip flops for those whose feet were getting weary.
As the evening cooled down wedding guests loved the opportunity to roast marshmallows around toasty firepits.
The night ended beautifully with a romantic sparkler send off for the newlyweds.
This Cape Town wedding was planned and coordinated by Cape Town Wedding Planner, Nicci Morris of Nicolette Weddings, and photographed by Meyer & Rene Photography. To see this more of this Cape Town wedding's gallery, please click here, and to get in touch with our Cape Town wedding planner team, please email us by clicking here.


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Fauzia Siddiqui, sister of Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist, who was sentenced to 86 years in prison by a U.S. judge in September 2010 after she was convicted of shooting at FBI agents and soldiers following her arrest in Afghanistan, speaks with police officers during a protest demanding her release in Karachi, Pakistan October 8, 2021. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
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"Dear Bob,
Mike and I want to thank you for making the building process of our new vacation/retirement home a pleasurable one. We can't tell you how happy we are with the quality and craftsmanship of our beautiful home. Your patience and professional advice when we were undecided about certain decisions was comforting, despite the fact that we were over 600 miles away during the construction. People are amazed when we tell them that we only visited the site twice while the house was being constructed. That is a tribute to your trustworthiness and professionalism. Thank you again."
—Mike and Patty Hesidence
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"We bought an old cabin built in the late 1940's. Our 1st project was a 24x32 garage, then in 1995 we had Bob add on a big addition to the cabin. We have had several other remodeling projects done to the structure and now it is our full time home. Bob's work is excellent - always here on time and his help is great! His rates are very reasonable and I would highly recommend Bob to anyone looking for a contractor."
—Parke Groat
"When I think of Bob Youker, I think of a man with honor, integrity and quality. He is very honest and one of the good guys in the world.
Bob listened to everything we asked and also lent his opinions for what would work or wouldn't work. I wish I could build 10 houses in Paradise and use Bob as my contractor for every one of them. I highly recommend him to anyone for any type of construction work. Thank you."
—Ken Carlson
"I've been going snowmobiling up to Paradise, for over 20 years, I decided to build a get-a-way cabin up to the UP and Bob was one of the builders in the area. We checked out a lot of his work and liked it. I got in contact with him and soon I had my first cabin built.
3 years ago, we kept going up to visit and decided to buy some land, kept in contact with Bob, and he built us another cabin…bigger than the first one. He did a great job on it, his workmanship is very good. If we ever had any problems with anything, he would shoot right over and take care of it.
Bob is a very nice and out going person. We've been in our cabin now for three years…we love it. "
—Greg McDuff
"I got to know Bob in 2000 during construction of our vacation home located in Paradise Michigan. Bob did the finish work and has continued to work there building decks, finishing our upstairs over the garage and in general everything that needs to be done. We are located 165 miles from this home and Bob made the house building process seem easy. We have built a number of spec houses and have had to deal with numerous contractors over the years. Bob is one of the best in quality and will get the job done on time and as quoted. I would highly recommend Bob Youker for any construction. Thanks."
—Sy Yoder
CAIN'S CONCRETE CONST CO, INC & SUPERIOR FOUNDATIONS, INC
We are residents of Jefferson, Georgia, but had recently purchased property in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We were interested in building a garage on the property and were very concerned about the troubles of having a structure built with out us being there.
After asking around town several people geared us towards Bob Youker. They testified that he was an honest good working man.
We interviewed Mr. Youker over the phone and were very pleased. Mr. Youker then graded out, poured concrete, and built us a beautiful garage that we're nothing short of impressed with. Mr. Youker took care of everything from pulling permits and setting up inspections. It was a painless process. Mr. Youker will soon build us a cabin! I am really impressed with Bob's workmanship. His personal home is evidence of the quality and uniqueness of his abilities.
Greg and Athea Cain
Cain's Concrete & Superior Foundations
Bob Youker built a 800 sq ft 2 story addition onto our existing Paradise home this summer. We were very happy and pleased with the quality of workmanship that he performed on our addition and we would highly recommend him to anyone needing work for construction projects.
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Paradise, MI 49768
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A few (many) Earth years ago, I bought a 1962 Dodge Lancer from Eddie Shimpock using profit I made from the exercise of stock options while an engineer at Conexant Systems. Eddie had repainted the car after buying it from the original owner because the car had sat on the side of the driveway turning brown with mold/algae, ruining the factory paint.
I towed the car from the Charlotte, North Carolina, area, to Big Cove, Alabama, and worked on shining it up some more.
I felt fortunate that the car pretty much had all its original parts and proudly drove it to a local AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America) event where the organisers encouraged me to enter the category for most original car of the 1960s [or something like that].
I beat out Ford Mustangs and some Chevys for first place.
It was exciting, let me tell you!
Well, I noticed the car overheating a bit on the trip to the show so I returned home and removed the radiator (after draining it, of course) to get to the noisy water pump.
The impeller inside the pump had rusted down to a nub.
Not having a welding shop of my own to build a new impeller and wanting to get the Dodge back on the road as soon as I could I bought an NOS (new old stock) water pump and installed it.
Refilled the radiator system and the car engine system ran smoothly.
Sure, the dash-mounted pushbutton selector for transmission gears was a bugaboo sometimes, with the plastic "buttons" (more like odd-shaped rods) falling into the dash, requiring removal of the dashboard to find and remount them.
Otherwise it was a fun car to drive to UAH (University of Alabama Huntsville) classes and for my work commute.
One day, the car almost drifted into a busy intersection. Quick analysis showed that the brake system was not working. I used the emergency brake to stop the car when I needed to and parked it on the side of my driveway when I got home.
Time doesn't stand still for anything.
Sure, I meant to work on the car again.
I threw a cover over it and washed it occasionally.
I tossed the cover in the rubbish bin.
The car once again sat as a Petri dish for mold and algae. It hosted hungry squirrels who left empty hickory nut shells piled on the engine block. A mouse died in the floorboard. Spiders left cobwebs behind. Poison ivy, vinca and Virginia creeper wound their way up the tires into the wheelwell.
It was time to give that metal love of mine to someone new.
Billy stopped by last summer and offered to buy the car and a truck.
I gave him a verbal agreement to sell both to him.
Six months passed by as he paid for the truck and said he'd remove it from the property, having not paid for the car.
Sadly, there will come a time in some relationships where trust is lost.
Well, cry wolf too many times and trust disappears.
A few days ago a determined gentleman named Wylie stopped by, negotiated a price for the car and promised to bring cash.
He fulfilled his promise. Not only that but he showed up with a friend and a trailer to remove the car yesterday.
The car was hard to get out of the side yard but he was able to drag it onto the driveway but not onto the trailer.
Wylie returned today with new friends, winched the car on the trailer and was about to leave when his friend Eugene offered to buy the truck.
Billy promised again to get the truck this week. I'm sure he thinks he means to — after all I gave the title and keys to the truck to him on faith he was going to haul it away months ago.
We'll see. I want to trust Billy. I really do.
As I get rid of more stuff in my life to lighten the load, so to speak, giving me the courage/opportunity to travel to Mars, I make decisions that aren't going to make everyone happy.
If Billy doesn't get the truck this time, I can with a clear conscience say I gave him ample time to do so and seek a new buyer.
I don't have time to be Mr. Nice Guy to people who [un]knowingly test a reasonable time limit on my patience.


It's no surprise that everyone has their favourite rendition of Chicken Rice. These food writers share theirs.
"Roast chicken is my usual option when eating chicken rice – mainly because I like to eat the roasted skin. But I am more than happy to make the exception at Xing Yun Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice. After all, white chicken rice is no less flavourful when cooked properly.
"Chicken Rice looks plain but when properly made, this is the best kind of soul food.
"Hainanese Delicacy has been operating since 1986 and serves a home-style version of chicken rice.
"This chicken rice shop has a loyal following. A queue forms before the stall opens at 10.30am.
"The degree of oiliness of the rice is perfect. The rice is fragrant and smooth but it does not feel greasy. It also has a complex flavour and you can tell they used a lot of condiments to cook it.The chicken is sliced generously and the amount is more than what you get at most stalls. The meat is firm, but it lacks smoothness. The chilli sauce is fragrant and well-balanced in flavour.
"The corner chicken rice restaurant is an institution. It's been around since 1953 and is frequented by many, including multi-generation families.
"The idea of eating pink chicken might send shivers down the spine, but Prive ACM's version of Chicken Rice is such (rest assured they're perfectly cooked and safe to eat).
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A man travels forward in time to discover the future of Christianity.
An adorably heavy-handed piece of Christian propaganda.
Archaeologists discover an ancient body with impossible technologies, giving evidence of a time-traveling journalist.
Quite a good movie! With a three hour run time, it was an easy binge and one that strings together seamlessly. A great story, and while it has some storytelling moments, it has unforgiving realism for its characters.
It has only a couple of awkward "like it's totes real, yo" moments because of some characters, but thankfully it's well-balanced and is overall absent of religion aside from the major plot point.


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Medical Marijuana And The US Election: Which States Are Voting?
Marijuana is still illegal under federal law, but over the years, it has grown in popularity. According to a poll by Gallup, one in eight adult Americans say they smoke marijuana. Come November 8, five states will vote to decide whether marijuana can be used legally for recreation.
California, Massachusetts, Maine, Arizona and Nevada residents will decide about marijuana use on Election Day. It will also be decided if cannabis can be used for medical reasons in Montana, Florida and North Dakota. Currently, it is legal to use recreational marijuana in four states: Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington, while states with medical marijuana are:
1. Alaska
2. Arizona
3. California
4. Colorado
7. Hawaii
9. Maine
10. Maryland
11. Massachusetts
12. Michigan
13. Minnesota
14. Montana
15. Nevada
16. New Hampshire
17. New Jersey
18. New Mexico
19. New York
20. Oregon
21. Pennsylvania
23. Vermont
24. Washington
The approval of the law for recreational marijuana use in four states opened a lot of doors, but if California would also vote yes, it may lead to eventually legalize it federally. California has an economy size of a large industrial country. Gavin Newsom, lieutenant governor of California and a former mayor of San Francisco said, "If we're successful, it's the beginning of the end of the war on marijuana. If California moves, it will put more pressure on Mexico and Latin America writ large to reignite a debate on legalization there."
Humans have used marijuana for at least 2,000 years but for much of the past century, its use has been questioned. Reefer Madness, a propaganda film in 1936 set the tone for suggesting that the use of cannabis lead to murder, suicide and other horrific acts.
The Drug Enforcement Administration has refused, for the second time, to downgrade cannabis from a Schedule I substance alongside heroin, LSD and MDMA (ecstasy) to a less dangerous Schedule II substance on the basis of patient safety and a "high potential for abuse."
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El Centro Cultural Judaico Adat Shalom es parte integral de la Comunidad Adat Shalom de México y esta formada por judíos de pensamiento progresista que residen en Michoacán y estan plenamente identificados con el movimiento Judío Reformista Clásico.
The Adat Shalom Center for the Jewish Culture is an integral branch of Adat Shalom Community in Mexico which is integrated by Jews of progressive thought who live in the State of Michoacan, and are fully identified with the Classical Reform Judaism.
המרכז לתרבות היהודית "עדת שלום" הוא ארגון שייכת לקהילת "ברית ברכה" במקסיקו והוא בתבנית על ידי יהודים של מחשבה רפורמית שגרים במיצ'ואקן.


Slated for a Fall 2018 launch, the new series will be executive produced by Samurai Jack character designer Andy Suriano and current TMNT series supervising producer Ant Ward. The series will be developed at Nickelodeon's Burbank Studios.
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles will see the four heroes in a half shell trying to unlock the mystical secrets of New York City, all the while encountering absurd new mutants and bizarre creatures. Of course, their fondness for pizza will still be a factor, but new to the series is the concept of mystic, ninja powers that the quartet never knew existed will be discovered and tapped into, helping the heroes in their fight against things that go bump in the night.
If 2018 seems too far away for you, a new season of the current CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series will be premiering this coming Sunday, March 19 at 9am ET/PT on Nickelodeon. Cowabunga!


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Can We Really Be The Last Sandwich Generation?
NTUC income released data gathered from a study commissioned around the Sandwich Generation phenomenon here in Singapore. How will our personal financial habits and retirement plans impact the next generation? On #PrimeTime with Howie Lim and Bernard Lim, we speak to Marcus Chew, Income's Chief Marketing Officer as he shares more about the findings.
Bernard Lim: For those who are unaware, what does the 'Sandwich Generation' actually refer to?
Marcus Chew: Sandwich generation actually refers to adults between the age of 35 - 50 and caring for both their parents as well as children. So their parents are usually retired (and) they are not (generating) any income.
BL: Why did NTUC decide to (narrow down) to this group of people?
MC: We want to bring attention to them because (even though) they may not be able to do anything about (being sandwiched between their parents and children), they can do something which can impact the future generation positively. So instead of thinking about retirement as something that they do for themselves, it is something that they do for their children. And that may motivate them to do something about it because they'll do anything for their children.
BL: According to a recent study by the Ministry of Finance, Singaporeans today are generally better educated and more able to find jobs, earn more and live longer than the past generations. Singaporeans in their 40s are earning more than those in their 60s. So what are your thoughts on this?
MC: This is good news. We are the generation with access to better financial information which also comes with advanced experiences and gadgets. Once you make more money, you spend more as well because you upgrade your lifestyle. And most people think that this lifestyle can be maintained after retiring. It's not really about how much you make, it's about how much you save. With higher earnings, come higher expenditure as well. Even though we are doing better, we need to be conscious about planning our money so that we will not burden the future generation.
BL: Many people feel that they will all inevitably become 'sandwiched' because being filial is an Asian value. What are your thoughts on this?
MC: To me, caring for your parents is a given, we have to do that. But as parents, if you plan for your retirement, you can (lighten the load) for your children. We gained a lot of insights about the youths. Almost 80% of young Singaporeans still believe that they will be the next sandwich generation. And this is because they are not confident that their parents are saving enough. Based on our research, we find that this is a taboo topic to (discuss) with parents. Young Singaporeans tend to form their own impressions which (makes them willing) to avoid having children just so they can (steer clear of) the sandwich generation trap. The key is to be clear about how much you need. And for those who are retired, instead of depending on the money you have saved, think about how you can make passive income. For instance, CPF life. At the same time, plan your investments and insurance so you are secured for life and will never run out of it.
Listen to the full podcast as Marcus Chew breaks down NTUC's findings.
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How UOB plans to prepare its 26,000 employees for a "digital future"
According to a report, it is estimated that 60,000 jobs will be shed in banks around the world this year as banks "face intense competition among themselves and with fintech startups in a low interest rate environment". We speak to Dean Tong, Head of Group Human Resources at UOB on how it plans to train their staff in light of global retrenchments in the financial services sector.
Getting round the e-scooter ban on footpaths
Howie Lim and Bernard Lim speak to transport journalist for 'The Straits Times', Toh Ting Wei about the e-scooter ban on footpaths which is still making news, with the Land Transport Authority saying yesterday that vendors who modify electric scooters into personal mobility aids will be taken to task.
Singapore's new AI strategy
'The Straits Times' tech editor, Irene Tham joins Howie Lim and Bernard Lim to discuss Singapore's new AI strategy, which was unveiled by Deputy Prime Minister, Heng Swee Keat, earlier this week.
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hemispheric institute about us
Core Projects
Marlène Ramírez-Cancio
Associate Director, Arts & Media
Marlène Ramírez-Cancio is an interdisciplinary artist from Puerto Rico who co-founded and co-directs Fulana, a Latina video collective based in New York City. Using parody and satire as a critical tool, Fulana's mock television commercials, music videos and print pieces respond to the ways ideologies and identities are marketed through the mass media. She is currently Associate Director of Arts & Media at the Hemispheric Institute of Performance and Politics, a multilingual, collaborative network of institutions, artists, scholars, activists and cultural creators from throughout the Americas who work at the intersection of art, scholarship and social change. Focusing on embodied practice—performance—and housed at New York University, the Institute promotes vibrant collaborations at the level of expressive practice and pedagogy, builds collections of artistic and academic materials for research and teaching across borders, and aims to develop the next generation of multidisciplinary scholars and performance-based artists. She heads up projects such as the Encuentros, week-long gatherings that bring together hundreds of participants to think and create together; the Hemispheric Institute Digital Video Library, an online archive of rare video documenting political performance in the Americas; EMERGENYC, a program for emerging performers in New York City focused on "artivist" (artist/activist) work; the Hemispheric New York Performance Network, an initiative funded by the Rockefeller Foundation's NYC Cultural Innovation Fund to provide creative support for politically engaged local artists; and the HELIX Queer Performance Network, a collaboration between La MaMa, BAX, and Hemi that seeks to nurture emerging queer performers, unite diverse communities, and celebrate the legacy of queer performance in NYC. In 2014, she received the BAX Honorary Artist Advocate Award for her work in the field. Her academic background is in Comparative Literature, having earned her BA in Literature at Harvard University, and her MA and PhD coursework (ABD) in Comparative Literature at Stanford University. During her time in California, Marlène studied with Cherríe Moraga, performed with the San Francisco Mime Troupe and the Red Rocket Theater, and was a member of the Latina Theatre Lab, a collective of writers, performers, and directors whose work dealt with Latina identities, pop culture, and the intricacies of belonging. In 2010, she received her MFA in Creative Writing in Spanish at New York University's Department of Spanish and Portuguese.
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Join us for a romantic night at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Enjoy alcoholic and non-alcoholic libations and hors d'oeuvres, peruse the galleries, and listen to a sultry selection of music in the G.W. Anderson Family Great Hall. For an additional fee, you may join award-winning curator of European, American, and regional art Leslie Anderson for "Conscious Coupling: Scenes of Romance in the UMFA's Collection," beginning at 6:30 pm. Please select the tour option when purchasing tickets to secure your spot; tour is limited to 30 guests. Choose UMFA as your romantic getaway and make art a part of your evening together. Please purchase tickets by Thursday, Feb 11.


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Q: Taxonomist Badge - How can I earn this badge? I am confused about the Taxonomist badge. Its tagline is "Create a tag used by 50 questions". So my questions are:

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*I created a few tags by clicking the help us create it option. So I created those tags by adding excerpt and description. These tags had already been used by many questions, so does usage of this after tag creation count for the Taxonomist badge?

*How can a person track his/her created tag usage count from his/her created date? When I see some of my created tags it will show the complete overall usage count. Is there any way to figure out the count of tag usage after my creation of the tag, not the overall usage count which includes usage of the tag before the creation?

For reference, please check the screenshot of how I created the tag by clicking "Help us create it":

Any help, experience and knowledge sharing would be appreciated.

A: I think part of your confusion is that you're seeing two similar phrases but not considering their antecedents.
For the badge, you need to create the tag. The actual tag. If there's a tag already being used on the site, then the tag has already been created by someone else. The only way to get the badge is to find a subject that needs a tag that doesn't currently exist, create the tag (reputation required varies) from scratch and have it added to 50+ questions over time.
In your image, the antecedent is "usage guidance". Creating the usage guidance is not the same as creating the tag itself. While this information is very valuable and important to the site, it is not what gets the badge. If your tag wiki excerpt or tag wiki edit (creation) suggestion is accepted, you'll earn 2 reputation for that.

As a note, there are times when a tag was created on the site but later deleted. If you re-create that tag, the credit for creation goes to the person who created the tag originally.

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I tried to integrate OPNsense with the last version of Symantec Protection Engine (7.8.1.12) but it's not working. When I try to access web pages from my browser it returns an ICAP error but without any code ("no code error").
The proxy it's working fine in Transparent Mode if I disable ICAP.
I tried this as well - from a packet capture it looks like the squid package is broken (squid terminates the connection to the ICAP server before sending the request). I have already talked to Franco about this issue but he does not know why it is not working as there is nothing they have changed.
Thank you for your reply Fabian!
Please keep me updated if any news arise!
Can you recommend another AV solution (preferably for Windows) that works with OPNsense proxy?
The problem is that the proxy, which is used on OPNsense, does not work at the moment (unknown reason). It is not an issue with your AV solution. This means no AV engine with an ICAP interface is currently working.


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Illawarra Hawks sign forward Darington Hobson as new import player
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The Illawarra Hawks announced on Thursday the signing of forward Darington Hobson to a deal for the remainder of the 2019-20 season.
The Illawarra Hawks are excited to announce the recruitment of versatile swingman Darington Hobson to the ranks.
The former New Mexico Lobos star and NBA Milwaukee Bucks draftee has signed with the club for the remainder of the 2019/20 NBL Season.
Hobson, a 32-year old former New Mexico standout, joins the Hawks after spending last season with Fiat Torino in Italy. In 22 games, Hobson averaged 12.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.3 assists on 46.1 percent shooting from the field. Most important to the Hawks, though, is that Hobson shot 38.2 percent from three last season.
After being drafted with the 37th pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2010, Hobson spent four years in the G League after making only five appearances in the NBA, all coming in the 2011-12 season.
Hobson eventually left the G League and made stops in Brazil, China, Argentina, Greece and the Dominican Republic before playing in Italy. Hobson will likely immediately step into the starting lineup for Illawarra once acclimated.
The signing of Hobson comes after a report that the league was pressuring Illawarra to sign a player. The franchise went five weeks without replacing Aaron Brooks on the roster after the guard suffered an Achilles injury. Currently, the Hawks are at the bottom of the NBL standings at 3-9.


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Sports, such as: indoor soccer, basketball, ten-pin bowling, golf, badminton and table tennis.
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Why You Want to Buy Goya Food Products
July 20, 2020 By Debbie Young
President Donald Trump poses in the Oval Office with Goya products Photo courtesy of Donald Trump/INSTAGRAM
And why you should care a hill of beans:
"You always respect the president of the United States,"
… offers the CEO of the family-owned Goya Foods, who has been the target of liberal leftist attacks since he was asked to the White House on 9 July. Robert Unanue was at the Rose Garden to participate in the White House Prosperity Initiative, an executive order to promote educational and job opportunities for Hispanics.
"I'm not going to say no to a Hispanic prosperity commission," Unanue told Tunku Varadarajan in the WSJ's "Weekend Interview."
How to Enrage the Left
The Left is enraged. What is the genesis of this anger? Mr. Unanue's assertion that the U.S. is "truly blessed . . . to have a leader like President Trump,"
Prominent leftist Hispanics including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and "Hamilton" playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, rounded on Mr. Unanue for his praise of Mr. Trump, urging a boycott of Goya's products. These include rice, oil, sauces, spices and a bewildering variety of beans.
The attacks on him have been abusive. A headline on the liberal Daily Beast website read: "This Isn't 'Cancel Culture.' The Goya CEO Is Just a Moron."
"Well, they're certainly entitled to their opinions," Mr. Unanue maintains, adding that he's had "a lot on insults lobbed at me, a lot of F-bombs and disrespectful things like that."
Choosing Not to Give In
Claiming not to understand the hostility, Mr. Unanue adds, "One of the most important things we've lost as a country is respect for differing opinions. Can I explain why people react that way? No. But you can react in different ways to it. And I choose not to give in."
The Goya CEO also joined forces with Michelle Obama in 2012, when the first lady launched an initiative called MiPlato—"My Plate"—to improve nutrition in Hispanic communities. He remembers the event in Tampa, Fla., just after Mrs. Obama's 48th birthday: "She had this sleeveless dress on and was as fit as anything. I was about 50 pounds heavier than I am now. It was like I was the 'before' picture, and she was the 'after.' "
It's an Honor to Be Alongside a President
At the White House in 2011, Mr. Unanue had said he was "honored and humbled" to be alongside Mr. Obama. Yet Mr. Unanue recalls no abuse or recrimination from activists on the right, many of whom detested the 44th president as intensely as their leftist counterparts loathe the 45th. "There was no reaction," Mr. Unanue says. "You have freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, and I think that was respected."
Under "Goya Gives," the company has donated "tons of food to Venezuela, which is experiencing brutal shortages under the Bolivarian socialist regime of Nicolás Maduro," continues Mr. Varadarajan in his Zoom interview with Goya's CEO.
The company has also given a million cans of chickpeas and a million pounds of other goods to food banks, charities and churches across the U.S. The pandemic, Mr. Unanue says, has resulted in food shortages and hunger. When Covid-19 hit the U.S., "there was, all of a sudden, a burst of demand" for his products. "Fruits, vegetables, eggs, milk and all that dried up, so we became first responders in a way. Luckily, we had sufficient inventories."
In attendance at the interview, reports Mr. V, was a PR person, a bit anxious. After the interview, President Trump and daughter Ivanka tweeted photos of themselves posing with Goya products, and Mr. Unanue responded with an "expression of gratitude for the first family."
After several fretful back and forths with the Goya PR rep, the "upright" Mr. Unanue emailed Mr. Varadarajan.
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in the bankruptcy at our address of record.
I am the Special Master for the United States Department of Justice (the "Department" or "DOJ") charged with administering the Madoff Victim Fund ("MVF"). MVF is the vehicle that the Department will use to distribute more than $4 billion in assets forfeited to the United States to victims of the crimes involving Madoff Securities. These funds were obtained for victims by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York through forfeiture actions against various persons involved with Madoff Securities.
I am writing to every person who filed a claim in the bankruptcy of Madoff Securities, whether approved or denied, in case you do not already know about our program. MVF is completely separate from the bankruptcy, and it offers a separate path to recovering a portion of your qualifying losses1. Our website explains MVF's eligibility standards and other issues in the Frequently Asked Questions section.
Overview. To my knowledge, the MVF represents by far the largest and most ambitious effort by any government in any country to return forfeited assets obtained by law enforcement authorities to victims of securities fraud. As you are painfully aware, Madoff's scheme ran for decades and inflicted immense financial harm and personal anguish on victims around the world. A large majority of victims have gone five years without a significant recovery.
MVF's approach to eligibility is simple and universal. If you had your own money invested in Madoff Securities and suffered an actual loss when the fraud was exposed, you will be eligible to seek a recovery with only very minor exceptions set forth in the FAQs2. However, we can only determine your eligibility after we review a completed claim and supporting documentation covering what you invested in, with whom, and in what amounts.
Some may not understand why there are two separate programs to help people who invested in Madoff: a "forfeiture" program and a "bankruptcy" program. The answer is that these two programs have different objectives. The U.S. Congress created the bankruptcy process to allow insolvent firms to reorganize, or to be liquidated in an orderly manner in accordance with established priorities. Where a former broker dealer firm such as Madoff Securities is being liquidated, the law limits distributions of most bankruptcy estate assets to "customers". The term customer is defined very narrowly to require a claimant to have held a direct account with Madoff Securities. Since more than 80% of investors in Madoff did not have a "direct" account, bankruptcy law creates significant disparities among former investors as to who can recover. Out of approximately 16,500 claims in the bankruptcy proceedings, claims covering only 2,186 accounts3 were "allowed" (roughly 18%). More than 14,000 bankruptcy claims were rejected, most commonly because the individual invested through a feeder fund or similar entity.
Separately, Congress also created forfeiture laws to allow law enforcement authorities to seize the proceeds of criminal activity. By law forfeited assets are used to help "victims" of the criminal activity that gave rise to the forfeitures. Happily, the statutes that govern forfeited assets allow us to help all victims whose money was stolen, whether they held a direct account or an indirect account, and irrespective of your nationality.
MVF's program is unique in giving eligibility to the "ultimate investor" whose money was really lost, rather than to banks, feeder funds or any of the legions of middlemen or managers in the flow of funds. By ultimate investor we mean the real individuals who originally took assets they owned and invested them such that they ultimately found their way into Madoff Securities. Indeed, our process starts with the question: "was money that belonged to you invested in Madoff Securities when it collapsed?"4 If the answer is "no", then you generally will not be eligible for a recovery.
Understanding MVF's Claim Process. Madoff's appetite for cash was voracious, and thousands of investment products or funds were used to raise money. The cash of investors flowed into Madoff Securities through investment partnerships, funds of hedge funds, trusts, UCITS, insurance and annuity programs and many other types of financial products. In addition, investor money was often routed through multiple entities before reaching Madoff Securities.
As part of our claims process, I have to be sure that claims cover actual investments in Madoff Securities, and that these investments are not inflated by claims covering phony profits. If false, overstated or ineligible claims are not blocked, then the real victims would have their recoveries diluted significantly. At the same time, our objective is to help victims qualify for a recovery on their losses. We don't want the claim process to be so complex that it prevents real victims from completing the process. My staff and I have worked hard to write Frequently Asked Questions and other materials that are as understandable as possible so you can navigate our process successfully.
Form IND is for individuals who invested in Madoff Securities indirectly through a feeder fund, a bank, a family trust, a "friends and family" investment group, or other funds or products. We expect Form IND will be appropriate for approximately 90% of applicants. If you have any doubt about what form to use, use Form IND.
Form DIR is for individual investors with an approved claim in the Madoff Securities bankruptcy (or who held a direct account but did not file a bankruptcy claim). MVF will be sending "pre-populated" Form DIRs to individuals who have allowed bankruptcy claims with unrecovered losses. Individuals receiving a pre-populated form will need to review the form for accuracy, supplement it with some additional information, and return the signed claim5.
Form PV is solely for feeder funds, trust companies, insurance companies, banks or other entities that sold or managed an investment product that commingled the funds of many individuals. Claims on Form PV are for the benefit of the underlying customers of such entities, who will receive any payments directly from MVF rather than through the intermediaries. If you are an individual, you should NOT file on Form PV.
Go Ahead and File Even if You Don't Have Some Bit of Information. We have had numerous questions from investors who are missing an account number, an allocation percentage or some other information that Form IND requests, or who can't determine which information to put in which part of the form. Our advice to all who lost funds is to fill out as much of the Form as you can, and attach the documentary records concerning your investment. If you put information in the wrong boxes, we can sort it out once we read your claim.
If you don't have a particular piece of information, file anyway and attach a statement explaining why you can't provide the requested information. The golden rule is: Do the Best You Can. A corollary is to give us the information that you have. We understand you can't tell us what you don't know6.
I have administered compensation funds in cases of forfeiture remission or securities fraud involving well over one million successful claims. Claims often have multiple deficiencies when they are filed, but these can almost always be cured if the claim is genuine and you help us address missing information. The earlier you file, the more time my staff will have to help you.
At the same time, I don't want to oversimplify the process. Complicated investments will result in complicated claims. We already have claims covering investment chains involving more than a half dozen levels. While DOJ makes all final decisions, you will not meet MVF's eligibility standards if you cannot document a qualifying investment. However many entities were involved, you have to show us evidence proving where your money went. We will do everything possible to help, but the burden of documenting your loss is on you.
We have established a deadline of February 28, 2014 for filing a claim. Any reasonably complete filing with us will satisfy the deadline, even if supplemental material has to be provided later. However, claims must be signed by the actual victim, not by a nominee on your behalf. Though the fund through which you invested will hopefully help you document your loss, I strongly advise all victims to file their own individual claims rather than relying on someone else.
MVF will attempt to help every single person who lost their own money invested in this vile and inexcusable scheme. If you believe you meet our published criteria, please file a claim, which is the basis for our ability to help you.
1 MVF payouts will be based on a victim's loss as a percentage of all eligible losses. We plan to distribute a portion of MVF's funds to victims who have not yet recovered some minimum percentage of their losses before a more generalized distribution to all victims.
2 For example, neither the bankruptcy program nor the MVF provide recoveries for investors who withdrew more money than they deposited. There are also certain categories of persons who are not eligible (described in the claim forms), such as members of the Madoff family or persons who derived significant compensation from persuading others to invest in products funneling money to Madoff Securities.
3 1,106 accounts with "allowed claims" in the bankruptcy have already recovered 100% of their losses.
4 Not every product or transaction structure will be eligible for a recovery. For example, as the FAQs on our website note, losses on swaps and other derivatives that reference Madoff investments but did not involve an investor's cash being invested "in" Madoff Securities will not be eligible. Loans or other debts may also not be eligible.
5 If a direct account in your name held commingled funds from others along with your own, all parties will need to fill out separate individual claims.
6 Individuals should certainly show us the first entity where their money went, such as your bank. We will need account statements from that first entity showing all investments and withdrawals. If your bank then purchased shares on your behalf in an investment fund, please give us any information you have on your investment in that entity. If that entity in turn invested in something else, please give us information on that as well if you can. Please attach any pages you need to describe the path your money took getting into Madoff Securities.


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There are a lot of situations wherein you will have to hold your "business" because you are in the midst of organizing a huge event and there is nowhere to set your tummy free, that is why you need your own portable toilet to relieve yourself. This was a common problem before but with the new portable toilets and having designs for portability, you can now rent sufficient sanitary stations or portable toilets. All of the guests' needs must be provided by you as the host, this is why you need to help them with their sanitary needs as well.
When looking out for a portable toilet, make sure you check certain factors first like the size of the event. If the event is a huge outdoor party, make sure that you have the best Porta-potty rentals service around. The smaller the event size, the lesser number of portable restroom you will need. Make sure that for smaller events, all you need is one female and one mail toilet, never get too much for a small event. Make sure that you know the correct amount of toilet fixtures as well as finding the right potty rental service providers as well. You need to know the exact number of guests that will be expected to show up for your event. You need to rent the exact number restrooms so that you can avoid spending too much money or avoiding unnecessary expenses and save up.
You need to know that portable toilet rental groups will have numerous types of porta potties for their clients to choose from. With building sites, you will need a basic model of the portable toilet to serve the employees and the people in there. It is very important to give your guests what they need especially sanitary needs because it can be very hard for them to not find a place to relieve themselves. You need to know that there are a number of portable toilets that will be perfect for large events like outdoor parties and outdoor weddings. Knowing the price of the toilets will be very important that is why you have to make sure that you get to know the some additional information on these portable restrooms and its prices as well.
You need to do some research first, if you want the best portable potty for your event, make sure that you compare all of the potential organizations and pick the one that will have the best deal for your event, never hire the first portable toilet organization you meet, it is always safer to compare first before hiring. To avoid mishaps and extra expenses on your end, research is a must, follow this guide.


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Collect and collate community stories and ideas for Treasured People and Possessions exhibition. Research and identify community stories that can feed into specific community focused exhibitions. Solid theme/s created for community inspired exhibition. Identify stories that need telling to ensure the museum becomes a place for everyone and their history.
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Great article, I've been practicing some of the tips you mentioned but I have a huge problem. When I move between strings using alternate picking, I always do 2 downstrokes instead of altering.
Another problem I have is moving between different boxes of the scale. They are too far from each other and I just get stuck in 1 position.
Hi Alan, thanks for the kind words. "Economy picking" is great for when changing strings. That means you use alternate picking when on the same string, but when you change strings you start the first pluck in the direction you are travelling.
For example, if you change from the low E to the A string, no matter if you have just played an up or down, your first pluck would be down. The reverse is also true. Tough concept to explain in text (I`ll have to do a video) but let me know if that makes sense.
As for the box shapes, have you tried checking this out. The concepts here make this what you are struggling with simpler.
Thanks a lot, Dan. Economy picking is exactly what I was looking for. The article is nice too. but honestly I'm a bit too past that stage. At this point I'm more of exploring different ways to move throughout the scale all around the neck. But you write well.


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Vivo Back-case color-changing Phone Prototype Revealed
Vivo Back-case color-changing phone
Today Weibo blogger Digital Chat Station has revealed a color-changing phone prototype, which is said to be a Vivo engineering phone that uses electrochromic glass back panel technology, and the video shows the back of the phone going from purple to silver in a matter of seconds.
Update: Vivo officially confirmed the news saying, "Since I can't hide it, I will announce it. This is the electrochromic technology of the back cover of the mobile phone. The principle is very complicated, the effect is gorgeous, and the key is not to consume electricity."
Vivo electrochromic technology of the back cover
We all choose a color we like when we buy a phone, but in the future, we may no longer need to make that choice, as the phone body will support color-changing features.
The technology is said to be low power consumption, with the highlight being the ability to customize the color of the body and even turn it into a transparent edition. The blogger also revealed that this solution will be used in a certain new phone next year.
The application of electrochromic technology in mobile phones is believed to be no stranger, and the OnePlus Concept phone released earlier this year applied the technology, except that the machine only used electrochromic technology on the glass of the rear camera, not the entire rear shell.
The electrochromic glass technology uses an invisible alloy called indium-tin-oxide, which, when applied to glass, makes the surface conductive and the electrical charge that passes through can change the composition of the glass molecules, allowing more or less light to pass through. In the Concept One, however, the electrochromic glass consumes almost no power, going from dark to clear in 0.7 seconds.
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Investment Supports Mental Health Peer-Support Training for Youth
Office of Addictions and Mental Health
April 8, 2022 - 2:03 PM
The government is providing a one-time investment of $100,000 to the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Society to expand their peer-support training to more young people.
Forty teenagers and young adults will participate in the Peer Outreach Support Services and Education (POSSE) Project, a youth-driven, harm reduction, peer training and outreach program for people ages 15 to 30.
Participants will receive training to become peer outreach workers in their community. Once trained, they can provide non-judgmental, harm reduction support and education to their peers who may be dealing with violence, homelessness, substance use or sexualized violence.
"It is critical that those dealing with mental health and addiction challenges are met with support in a familiar and welcoming way, particularly for youth who are often less likely to reach out for help," said Hants West MLA Melissa Sheehy-Richard, on behalf of Brian Comer, Minister responsible for the Office of Addictions and Mental Health. "I am grateful Kimm Kent, founder of the POSSE Project, and her staff have such a strong commitment to community and the youth they work with."
Youth in the program are trained in mental-health first aid, suicide intervention training, non-violent crisis intervention, first aid, and healthy relationships.
Funding will also assist in the hiring of two outreach and support workers, including an Indigenous support worker, to help provide wraparound support to youth experiencing multiple barriers. These wraparound supports include accompaniment to appointments, service navigation, and crisis, suicide, sexual and criminal exploitation prevention and intervention.
The Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Society would like to acknowledge the Province's commitment to ensuring that marginalized youth are not forgotten. The work of POSSE is one of the many programs and services the province has supported, and we are deeply thankful for the ongoing support for such programs. Pamela Glode-Desrochers, Executive Director, Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Society
This funding is a much-needed response to the mental health crisis and substance use challenges youth are experiencing, especially in rural Nova Scotia. Through this funding support, POSSE will increase the capacity of youth to support their peers in crisis. Peer outreach is a recognized best practice in prevention and early intervention strategies for harder to reach populations Kimm Kent, co-founder, Project Executive, POSSE
The POSSE Project provides at-risk youth with a safe space to talk and to feel their emotions. I started as a volunteer with the POSSE project three years ago. POSSE has given me the gift of community and a sense of belonging. The skills I have learned helped me help my peers through hardship, and support friends who are experiencing homelessness, or who use substances, and prevent substance poisonings. I am now employed full time as an Indigenous outreach support worker. I cannot put into words the way POSSE changed my life for the good. To be able to provide youth with the same experience I had is an honour. Mallory Hookey, Indigenous outreach support worker and former POSSE Project youth participant
POSSE Project operates in the communities of Sipekne'katik First Nation and area, Lower Sackville area, and Windsor-West Hants
the program provides training, support and street level outreach – meeting youth where they are at, without judgement
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Society: https://mymnfc.com/
POSSE Project: https://www.posseproject.ca/about
Province of Nova Scotia mental health and addictions programs and services: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/mental-health/
Nova Scotia Health Authority mental health and addictions services: https://mha.nshealth.ca/en
IWK Health Centre mental health and addictions services: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/mental-health


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News Releases - ITI Urges Congress to Enact Bipartisan Policing Reform
ITI Urges Congress to Enact Bipartisan Policing Reform
WASHINGTON – In a letter to Congressional leaders, global tech trade association ITI offered the industry's support for federal efforts underway in the United States to address policing reform.
"We are encouraged by bipartisan efforts to advance meaningful, comprehensive policing reform in the United States. The tech industry acknowledges the important role it has to play to ensure that innovation benefits and represents all communities. We remain committed to doing our part to help achieve real solutions within our businesses and our communities," said Jason Oxman, ITI President and CEO.
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Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Leader McCarthy, and Leader Schumer,
In recent weeks, the United States and the world have witnessed the injustices born of systemic racism and persistent discrimination against Black Americans. These are not new challenges, but we hope that out of these tragedies, the United States can seize upon a renewed commitment to address racial injustice.
At ITI, and on behalf of the technology industry, we are committed to doing our part. To us this means both an honest assessment of how we can improve in our own businesses and communities, while working with policymakers to advance real solutions. Our industry makes tools that can be helpful in addressing systemic racism if they are built and deployed in a way that both realizes their benefits and minimizes potential harms.
To that end, we are encouraged by the growing consensus in favor of policing reform and thank you for your leadership in bringing forth legislation to tackle these complex issues. We urge Congress to continue to move forward and reach bipartisan agreement on comprehensive legislation that can be enacted by the administration in the coming weeks.
We recognize that this is the beginning of much needed work to rectify the racial injustices that have endured for centuries. The technology industry is eager to participate in this ongoing dialogue and contribute to action that brings about meaningful change.
Jason Oxman
CEO and President, ITI