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COVID-19 vaccine: what happens if you say no?
by Samantha Maiden
Pregnant women, breastfeeding mums and children will be excluded from Australia's COVID-19 vaccination program until there's better evidence of safe dosages.
As the Morrison Government prepares to roll out the vaccine to millions of Australians from next month, expectant mothers and children are not part of the road map.
That's despite the fact that the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is calling for pregnant women to be included in the clinical evaluation trials to speed up the approval process.
Also, some pregnant women in the UK and the US are already receiving the vaccine.
Infectious diseases expert Professor Peter Collingnon from the Australian National University told news.com.au that it was safer to wait.
"It's hard to see why the vaccine would be worse with pregnancy, but the trouble with these new vaccines if you want to see some data,'' Professor Collingnon said.
"In any case, pregnant women would not be at the front of the queue, unless they are working in hotel quarantine.
"So, particularly with Australia, where we've got minimal cases of community transmission, I think if we can wait a month or two for more data. I think we would probably have that data by winter."
Professor Allen Cheng, the chair of the Advisory Committee for Vaccines and Victoria's deputy chief medical office has previously cautioned the safety of vaccinating pregnant women is one of the unknowns with the new vaccine.
"We want to know that there is the correct amount of vaccine in each dose. We want to know they are free from contamination. That there are no differences between different batches or those made in different factories,'' he said.
"Whether they can be used safely in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Whether they can be given with other vaccines such as the flu vaccine."
According to the World Health Organisation, the first vaccine to be used in Australia - the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine - is "safe and effective".
However, there are specific populations for whom vaccination is not recommended due to limited data and most pregnant women and children under 16 fall into that category.
"Pregnant women are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 than non-pregnant women, and COVID-19 has been associated with an increased risk of preterm birth,'' it said.
"However due to insufficient data, WHO does not recommend the vaccination of pregnant women at this time.
"In case a pregnant woman has an unavoidable risk high of exposure (e.g. a health worker), vaccination may be considered in discussion with their healthcare provider."
The UK is rapidly rolling out coronavirus vaccines in a bid to get on top of a soaring death toll. Picture: Getty Images
The WHO also recommends avoiding pregnancy for two to three months post-vaccination.
"If a breastfeeding woman is part of a group (eg health workers) recommended for vaccination, vaccination can be offered. WHO does not recommend discontinuing breastfeeding after vaccination,'' it said.
Because the vaccine has only been tested in children above 16 years of age there are no plans to offer it to younger children for now.
When Australia's health department chief Professor Brendan Murphy outlined the road map for the vaccine last week he said the question of vaccinating children will be decided down the track.
"We will go on to cover the rest of the general population and the very last group that we might consider is children,'' Professor Murphy said.
"We know children are at the lowest risk of getting COVID and transmitting COVID and the vaccines currently haven't been properly tested in children and that will be the last group that we'll consider in the fifth phase."
Originally published as Aussies excluded from COVID vaccine plan
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Replaces the iPhone Mini with a cheaper Pro Max and 5G SE iPhone reportedly by Apple
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techno.rentetan.com – The iPhone Mini was doomed to poor sales, but fans with smaller screens are unhappy
The destiny of the iPhone Mini didn't appear too late. Earlier this year Apple was buzzing that after poor sales, it would stop making its smallest phone. However, the Mini has always been included in the four-phone lineup of the iPhone 13 rumors. Nevertheless, a new report from Nikkei Asia says that from the beginning of 2022 a 5G iPhones SE will be available to replace the iPhones Mini with iPhones14.
Mini fans may not be pleased about the news that the SE option for Apple would be to double. The iPhone SE 5G is still based, Nikkei points out, on the iPhone 8, which represents a 4.7-inch LCD display rather than the OLED 5.4-inch mini. Earlier rumors from iPhone SE also suggested that it would also stick around the home button. The great news is that it will have the same processor A15 as other iPhone 13, as well as the 5G compatibility X60 modem of Qualcomm.
In addition, Nikkei Asia claims an anonymous source that Apple will grow, replacing the new 6.7-inch iPhone Pro Max, rather than just a little other small-screen phone. This Pro Max has been described as a "relatively economic version" by the resource and is now available for two 6.1-inch and 2 6.7-inch telephones. In other words, you will have to stick to the SE, if you want a smaller phone.
That's not awful given that the same processor will receive it. Apart from faster chips and 5G, it is unlikely that SE will have more advanced features, such as the FaceID and the MagSafe, and until now there is no evidence that a better camera is also available. That said, the 2020 iPhone SE impressively opposed the 11 Pro Max.
This is very meaningful. The Mini and Pro Max were both available in November 2020 when they sold the iPhone 12. The iPhone Mini represented only 6% of the sales at that time, whereas the Pro Max exceeded its sales expectations at 20%. This means that you will probably want to buy an iPhone 13 Mini if you stop buying an iPhone 12 Mini, but still want to buy an Apple phone with more advanced features and better camera.
With respect to Apple's other products, Nikkei Asia claims that new AirPods will be released next month — in line with Apple's new iPhones manufacturing schedule. To date, the rumors of AirPods 3 indicate that the new generation will take a large amount of earbuds from the AirPods Pro design. This also means that the buds debuts simultaneously with the iPhones and Apple itself returns to its regular launch timing for the September event. The pandemic squeezed last year with supply chains that caused Apple, from September to November, to expand its fall product lance schedule to three separate Events.
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By Karianne Apr 13, 2018
Breaking Benjamin Releases New Video For 'Torn In Two' Alongside New Album
This morning Breaking Benjamin released their newest album Ember, and alongside that came the music video for 'Torn In Two.'
Earlier in the year we were taken on the journey of searching for a missing little girl in the music video for 'Red Cold River.'
The journey now continues with the demon man who stole the girl falling into the deepest pits of Hell. He is then being faced with his own demons, and the life he is now being forced to live in Hell.
The First Three Singles From Billie Joe Armstrong's Side Project Have Been Released
Back on April 5th we let you know that Billie Joe Armstrong had started teasing a new side project titled The Longshot. The most information we had was a couple of Instagram posts and a private Instagram account.
Now the first three singles from The Longshot have been released.
First off we have what we assume is going to be the title track off the album, 'Love Is For Losers.'
The next two tracks are 'Chasing A Ghost,' and 'Taxi Driver.'
The Instagram account for the new band has finally been opened up, but we still have little information on when to expect a full LP. The bio still just simply states, " New album "Love is for Losers" coming eventually sooner or later. Probably sooner."
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Description: A difficult yet amazing trek in one of the world's deepest and most marvelous gorges. It passes through some of the most naturally stunning and diverse landscapes China-if not the world-has to offer, making this once adventurous trek a popular choice for off-the-beaten track travellers. The trek passes in front of one of the highest peaks in Asia, Meili Snow Mt., and high above the deep crevasses of the Gorge, delighting every backpacker with truly awesome sights and great photos.
Remarks: from Daju to Qiaotou is upstream, Qiaotou to Daju is downstream, you can make the trek in either direction.
This means that trekkers leaving from Qiaotou will probably have to spend the first night in HWGH while trekkers leaving from Daju will have the choice of Walnut Grove or HWG.
The high path : long, strenuous & dangerous but amazing view : this is the "real" stuff. To find it from Qiaotou, walk 80m after the "entrance-fee short cut" or 200m after the entrance, take the large road on the left, pass a school sport yard, take the small path going up and follow the arrows of various colors.
The walk requires some previous trekking experience and good fitness. The path is sometimes slippery, sometimes very narrow (20cm), sometimes next to a ravine... It is OK under light rain but not more. In any case, check the conditions before going by asking at Backpacker's Cafe in Qiaotou. If you stick to the path and follow the arrows (red, yellow, white or blue) and the shoes traces in the dust, you should not have any trouble finding your way.
The low path : relatively easy, flat and boring. You can really walk in good condition from Walnut Grove to Km 9 only : from Qiaotou to km 9 is the domain on the Chinese tourist cars and buses (the Chinese come to see the Tiger Leaping Rock at Km 10) and you will have to take a lift or bring a mask gas as the road is transformed into a big dust cloud.
The popular section of trail begins at Qiaotou, two hours out of Lijiang. You can take a Hutiao / Zhongdian-bound bus from Lijiang, get off at Qiaotou(Y13-15), leave your bag at Backpackers' Cafe(unless you plan to trek further to Baishuitai near Haba), then change to a local minibus to the entrance of the gorge.
The entry fee is currently Y50, although it can be easily avoided if one arrives before the office opens, or at some opportune moment when the guard is out (or in the confusion if you're arriving with a number of other hikers).
Typically the hike is spread over two days, with a night spent at one of the many guest houses along the route, ending with a 40-60 minute bus-ride from Walnut Grove to Qiaotou (Y50-60 for a small van). More adventuresome types will continue to Baishuitai beyond.
Your hiking trip starts from Qiaotou, the 28 zigzaging turns will be a real stuff. The 26km takes about 6-8 hours. From the top of "28 turns" on the high path further uphill to a place of altitude above 3000m, you can have a view of the panorama of the entire Gorge. Check this at a Tea Horse or Guesthouse if you cannot figure it out yourself.
You will arrive at Halfway Guesthouse to finish today's trekking. At an altitude of 2500m, you get a magnificent view over the Yangtze River below and the Yulong Mountain right in front of you. For the keen photographer this trek provides a great opportunity to capture nature's best moments.
Halfway Guesthouse organizes two-day treks up Haba Snow Mountain with an overnight stay uphill at a point of altitude above 4000 meters. Sleeping bags and mats for the trek can be rented at the guesthouse. Successful trekkers are awarded "donkey shoes" as souvenirs and their names and contact information are recorded in the "donkey skin book" at the guesthouse. Similar treks can also be arranged at Five Fingers Mountain Guesthouse.
Three roads lead to the Middle Rapids. One starts at the right of Woody No.2 (Y2 for "road crossing" fee), another starts near Teacher Zhang's Guesthouse (Y5 "road crossing" fee), the third starts near Chateau Woody where you see a sign advertising Xia Yin Gu's guide service. Once you enter, just go down and you won't miss it! The scenery is the most spectacular in the entire Tiger Leaping Gorge.
To return, you may go back on the same road, or take a different one. Notice that on the third road close to the rapids there is a very dangerous section of a few dozen meters long called "Tiny Sky" (and you need to pay between Y2-5 depending on the condition to cross that). At the rapids itself, there are two places charging "road crossing" fees of 2Y each: one for a small bridge leading to the first road, the other for crossing the wooden plank to the Middle Tiger Leaping Rock. The visit takes between 3 and 5 hours.
Beware of the touts hanging around various guesthouses on the low path (Walnut Grove included except at Sean's Guesthouse): Offending these people may incur a harsh beating plus a demand for hefty money.
It's out of electricity sometimes in Walnut Grove, makes sure you have a flashlight.
Tina's Guesthouse, 20km, in front of the path going up to the high path, 45mn from Walnut Grove / Dorm 10Y per bed / Basic / Hot water / Restaurant / If you are walking the low path to Qiaotou, take the shortcut just before the Guesthouse to avoid 1.5km of turning road.
Snowflake Hotel or Tiger Leaping Gorge Hotel have cheap beds.
An adventurous add-on to the gorge trek is to continue north all the way to Haba village and the limestone terraces of Baishuitai, making it a four-day trek from Qiaotou. From here you will travel on to Zhongdian.
From Walnut Grove to Haba via Jiangbian, it's about 30km and much of it is uphill, which takes 7-8 hours, more difficult than the high trail of the Tiger Leaping Gorge. After a long ascent, you will reach the village of Haba for the night. A few hundred residents in Haba, many of them are Muslim, and a couple of guesthouses tucked into a valley that spills down a hillside with mountains rising on three sides make up Haba. The Haba Snow Mountain Inn, a typical rural Yunnan guesthouse - a family farm with a couple of rooms converted to guesthouse use.
A brief steep ascent in the beginning and a couple of steep descents are the only diversions from what is otherwise largely a flat trek and certainly much easier than the Walnut Grove to Haba portion.
Baishuitai (White Water Terrace), believed to be the birthplace of Naxi Dongba culture, is not as nice as Haba. A cluster of buildings around the base of the terraces themselves form the de-facto town of Baishuitai, which falls under the denomination of Sanba town. The main attraction is the limestone terraces, though interesting to see and worth the Y30 of admission. Basic accommodation is available in the town for Y10/bed. Off the main road most of the local dwellings are in the Naxi style and feature the twin-fish motif.
For moving on, the first bus to Zhongdian departs at 8:30AM, while others pass through throughout the day - either heading north to Zhongdian or south to Haba, Jiangbian, Tiger Leaping Gorge or Lijiang. On your ride to Zhongdian (4 hours), you can get off at the turn-off to Bita Lake, 25km east of Zhongdian and hike there.
Wear light hiking boots with ankle support.
There is a risk of landslides in bad weather, though no one would like to step out of the door on a rainy day, just in case the weather changes when you are on route. After all, it's a 2-4 days trek.
As with any touristy area, there are endless efforts of varying legitimacy to help you part with your RMB along the route. At various intervals, old women, young girls and sundry others will demand small fees for using optional parts of the path. Some, such as the decent to the river below Tina's guest house, are particularly annoying, as you'll be asked for a few RMB more at what seems like every step of the way, with an elaborate story to explain the cost. Also be aware that some guest houses may try to mislead you about your hiking options, for example Tina's guest house has been known to insist that while you may descend to the river below, you must hike back up, and may not continue along the river to Walnut Grove--one of the most spectacular sections of the trail.


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Regional Uber Looks to Expand Throughout NY; Cabbies Fight Back
Uber Looks to Expand Throughout NY; Cabbies Fight Back
By David Klepper
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The logo of car-sharing service app Uber on a smartphone over a reserved lane for taxis in a street is seen in this file photo. (Sergio Perez/Reuters/File)
Lawmakers returning to Albany for the usual debates over taxes and spending will also take on an issue even more basic to many New Yorkers — the options for getting home from the train station, the airport or a long night out on the town.
Uber is hoping lawmakers approve statewide regulations during the 2016 legislative session that will allow the app-based ride-hailing service to expand into upstate cities including Buffalo, Albany, Rochester and Syracuse.
The service is now legally permitted to operate only in the immediate New York City area. The company, whose smartphone-based service allows users to quickly order car service, has expanded rapidly throughout the country in recent years. Josh Mohrer, Uber's New York general manager, said rules allowing Uber to operate have been passed in 27 states.
"People really want this, being able to push a button and get a ride," he said. "Buffalo is now the largest American city by population that doesn't have Uber. My goal is to go where we're not."
The company has assembled a large coalition of local mayors, drunken driving activists, state lawmakers and even clergy who support the expansion. Aside from a new transportation alternative, Uber promises to create thousands of flexible driving jobs throughout upstate New York.
But the taxi companies aren't giving up without a fight. The industry warns that Uber's expansion will threaten the jobs of dispatch operators and other back-room employees who aren't necessary for Uber's web-based business model. They've also questioned the effectiveness of background checks on Uber drivers and said not enough of the company's vehicles are accessible for the disabled.
Bill Yuhnke, president of Buffalo's Liberty Yellow Cab, said Uber doesn't want to abide by the same rules — taxes, fare regulations, insurance — that have long applied to the taxi industry. He noted his company has long offered an app that allows riders to order a car.
"It's not a level playing field. If they played by the same rules I wouldn't have any problem," he said, noting that Uber sets its own fares while taxi fares are closely regulated." You're either a taxi or not. We've been doing this for years. We have standards in place."
Lawmakers are expected to consider various options that would allow Uber — and rival Lyft — to expand throughout the state. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in October that he is in favor of a statewide licensing system.
"You can't do Uber city by city," he said.
Syracuse-area resident Donna Keeping hopes to be one of Uber's first upstate drivers. The 61-year-old already has a job at a hospital but said driving for Uber part-time could help her cover college tuition for her children. Uber drivers are responsible for maintaining their own vehicles but get to set their own hours, an idea that appeals to Keeping.
New York City taxi driver Ayman Ahmed said Uber may be a good fit for people looking for part-time work, but not for full-time taxi drivers. Ahmed left the taxi business to drive for Uber for six weeks, only to find it a disappointment. He said it doesn't pay as well as driving a cab.
"Uber hires anyone. It might work if you need a few hours. But this is the only job I have," he said. "I have rent, kids, a wife."
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Ot: The Ultimate Toy
Started by Hawkeye_Joe , Mar 08 2005 12:43 AM
Tiger 1 replica built on T 55 chassis.
Proffessionally built for Film/TV/Promotional and reenactor hire.
One of the most photographed and publicised tanks around the world and as seen in action at War and Peace shows and Military Odyssey. It is a faithful reproduction and is an immpressive vehicle on display or on the move.
Built at great expense in approx 1997 for a TV series called 'Sam's Circus', this vehicle is running and driving on T 55 mechanics and has electrical and manual turret traverse and manual gun elevation systems removed from an FV 433 Abbot SPG.
The gun barrel is a replica and there are no weapons (live or deactivated) included in the disposal.
The disposal includes a spares package comprising of T 55 engine, Gearbox, Transfer Box, 2 clutch assemblies, Muff couplings, air compressor, Assorted Abbot electrical control boxes, Turret traverse gearbox and motor, Qty spare track links (rubber bushed track) and assorted T 55 controls and band brakes.
Offers invited in excess of £30,000 GBP plus VAT where applicable
Tiger Tiger Burning bright,
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Location:lebanon,Pa
not bad, but the drive sprocket is a dead give away to imposter.
i'd rather have the Sd.Kfz251
Edited by brian, 08 March 2005 - 09:26 PM.
Not me. You'd have to trailer a halftrack or a tank, why not have the ultimate toy?
This is as close as you'd get to owning a real one. Those Maybach diesels were never reliable anyway. The only running Tiger I was recently restored to run, and during a running test, cracked the block wide open. It happened all the time back then.
No, this "Tiger" would shut down all those T-34 mockups. I've read about this T-55 mockup in International Military Machines magazine a couple of years ago. They went to a LOT of work to get it right, and it looks much better than the Private Ryan/Bandwagon O' Bruthahs T-34/Tigers they used!
Frankly, I think it'd be worth buying it, to take ti to re-enactments, slap field-expedient US stars on it, and have the crew wearing only US uniforms, saying it was captured and you're the Ordnance Department crew that's taking it back for eval!
Of course, you'd have to run barbed-wire around the thing to keep all the German "Panzer" re-enactors off of it!
Edited by p51, 08 March 2005 - 11:26 PM.
QUOTE (p51 @ Mar 8 2005, 11:25 PM)
those are good pionts, but i'll stick with the half track.
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QUOTE (brian @ Mar 8 2005, 09:22 PM)
That is Czech OT810.
While in the Cavalry we were given a T-55 that that had been captured in the '73 Arab-Israeli War. Aberdeen had finished with it, and it had seen service with the Russians, Czechs, and Syrians in its long history. It got no maintenance from us, but when it stopped smoking, we knew to add oil. It was utterly reliable, very cramped, and took an individual who was both strong and small to drive it. Fire control was primitive. It was much smaller than our M-60s, but would beat a '60 in a drag race every time!
This replica will be much smaller than the Tiger, and can have little in common with it other than the general appearance. Neat toy, though!
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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Oct 15, 2013) - RentHop, the smarter apartment search marketplace, announced today the launch of its new mobile app for rental property managers, available for download today at the iOS App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/renthop-manager/id695651355).
Rental property managers now have an easy way to connect with renters searching for quality apartments, to update their listings data, and to "check-in" to RentHop's on-demand platform using the new RentHop mobile app. With the check-in feature, managers can broadcast their location in real-time and instantly schedule showings with interested apartment seekers. Listings available for appointments on-demand receive a higher HopScore or ranking from RentHop so will appear further up in the search results at www.renthop.com.
The RentHop website also features a live map for consumers in the NYC area displaying where all rental property managers are checking in so they can immediately reach out to schedule an office consultation or view a specific property.
"The rental property managers we work with are super busy people with their smartphones attached to their hip at all times, so it made a lot of sense to give them a mobile app to connect with renters while they're on the go," said Lee Lin, CEO of RentHop. "One of the most frustrating parts of the apartment search is the endless email and phone tag renters suffer just to schedule an appointment. The Check-In feature is especially critical and enables managers to broadcast their location and availability."
"The mobile app makes life a lot easier. It is much more convenient to update listings and stay in contact with clients," said Jon Grayly, one of the top performing rental agents at Citi Habitats. "RentHop is a great service for apartment renters, but it's also a useful platform for agents like us that pride ourselves on offering quality listings and providing excellent service to our clients."
Messaging - to send notes and communicate with renters in real-time from a mobile device.
The RentHop mobile app is free and currently available for download at the iOS App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/renthop-manager/id695651355) for iPads and iPhones, and will be available later in the year for Android devices.
Unlike existing apartment search alternatives that simply sort by price or posting date, the RentHop HopScore, or ranking, incorporates dozens of factors that can be categorized into three distinct dimensions: publicly available information gauging the quality, timeliness, and completeness of the listing; the internal track record of the listing within RentHop; and the previous behavior of the broker or landlord offering the apartment. The three dimensions combine to form a holistic view for identifying the most appropriate apartment listings for renters and displaying them in search results.
Founded in 2009 by Lawrence Zhou and Lee Lin, RentHop simplifies real estate decisions using technology and data analysis. It offers the most sophisticated apartment quality ranking algorithms, helping apartment hunters quickly sift through large pools of inventory to find the most appropriate listings. RentHop is funded by Y Combinator and currently serves the NYC, Boston and Chicago metro areas. For more information, please visit www.RentHop.com.
RentHop is a registered trademark in the U.S. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.


Eczema can be described as a recurring but non-infectious inflammation of the skin. It has been associated with other medical conditions like hay fever and asthma. Common manifestations include redness, itching, and dryness. In worse cases bleeding and infection can take place.
Open your fridge and bring out the Shea Butter before your barrier breaks down into painful pieces.
Play it safe. It's understandable that you want to get rid of the discomfort quickly but don't let your emotions cloud your way of thinking. It is a rule of thumb that when dealing with substances time should be allotted for allergy testing. Place a small amount on the affected area to determine if you can move forward.
Check your butter's authenticity. Take some moment to read the label to distinguish pure and unrefined Shea Butter with mimicking products. Avoid items that are composed of preservatives and synthetics for purposes of attracting your nasal senses.
Enjoy it in its rawest form. Put your fresh butter on a bowl then utilize a mixing tool to whip at low power. Choose between olive and coconut oil. Place your choice in gradual manner until you arrive at a mousse-like finish. Add drops of essential oil to enhance the aroma of your preparation. Aim for a creamy texture. This can be done by undergoing consistent whipping for two minutes. Transfer your end-product in a tightly sealed container. Store in your refrigerator for a maximum time of two weeks. This butter has advantageous qualities of thickness and richness. This allows you to use up a small fraction of the cream you made. Rub the desired amount between your palms and apply accordingly.
Butter in your bath. Prepare a lukewarm version with your choice of gentle skin care products. Add Shea in the fray by scooping in a spoonful. Turn up the volume with dead sea salts. Lie calmly and feel as each breakout is completely relieved. Do this with frequency to increase the moisture meter of your skin. After your home made spa dry your body with a soft towel. Go to a private area and coat the affected area with Shea Butter. It is recommended that you continue with application throughout the day. This is why you have to observe wearing loose clothes. Turn to cotton and avoid wool to prevent skin irritation.
Try this DIY soap recipe. Instead of purchasing your Shea Butter soap from shops in your local area you can be adventurous by coming up with your own brand. You have to create a soap base. You can either utilize the melt & pour method at low heat or you can undergo a cold process. The latter entails addition of three parts water and one part lye. Once you've established a suitable foundation you can add the anti-eczema elements in Shea Butter and oil extracts from coconut, jojoba, palm, avocado, and almond. Proportions can vary but make it a point to use small amounts to control the strength of your soap. Put the mixture in a molder after appropriate blending lapses. Allow it to settle for up to one hour then store in your freezer for two more hours. Remove from the molding device and use as necessary.
Approach each method with caution especially when dealing with steps and materials that you're not familiar with. This will save you from skin-damaging injuries.


Refugee children read hostile Facebook comments in Red Cross new awareness campaign for the Netherlands.
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An ode to the great football player Francesco Totti and the city of Rome. This is his final salute to Rome.
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Teacher Certification Degrees » The Beginner's Guide on How to Become a Teacher » How to Become a Teacher in Dallas
How to Become a Teacher in Dallas
The main school district in the city of Dallas is the Dallas Independent School District (DISD), which is the second-largest school district in Texas.1 To become a teacher in Dallas, you must have a bachelor's degree and be certified by the Texas Education Agency. Certification typically involves completing an approved teacher education program and passing the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES). Many private and charter schools in Dallas also require certification. See the private and charter school section below, and continue reading to learn more about becoming a teacher in Dallas.
Dallas Teacher Certification Requirements
All prospective Dallas public school teachers must possess a bachelor's degree, complete an approved educator preparation program, and pass the state's certification exams to become certified to teach in Texas. Upon successful completion of the state certification exam, teachers must fill out a state application for a teaching certificate and submit a fingerprint-based background check. Learn more about certification requirements through our Texas teacher certification guide.
Aspiring teachers who possess a bachelor's degree but did not complete formal teacher preparation must complete an alternative certification program. Candidates may be permitted to teach under a provisional certificate while earning the proper credentials. To learn more about the alternative path to teaching in Dallas, check out our guide to alternative teacher certification in Texas.
Teacher Certification Programs in Dallas
The Dallas-area colleges and universities below offer teacher preparation programs that have been approved by the Texas Education Agency. These programs can lead to first-time certification or, if you are already certified, additional endorsements. You can also read about other programs in the state on our Texas schools page.
Amberton University
Criswell College
Dallas Christian College
Mountain View College
Paul Quinn College
University of Dallas
University of North Texas-Dallas
University of Texas-Dallas
Dallas School District Steps for Becoming a Teacher
To earn a teaching certificate in Texas, you will need to complete a bachelor's degree and an approved teaching preparation program. Hiring for Dallas public school teachers is centralized through the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Prospective teachers with the Dallas Independent School District will need to follow these steps to be considered for a teaching position:
Step 1: Complete the application.
To begin the hiring process, complete the online application. You will need to provide a resume and complete two essays and a data analysis exercise as well as pass certification and background checks. Check the school board's website for any upcoming job fairs where you can complete an application in person.
Step 2: Be interviewed by a school leader or panel.
Next, you will be invited to a phone interview with the Recruitment and Selection team and a group interview depending on the position. Typically, in a group interview, you should expect group discussions and activities as well as a brief personal interview. If you pass this stage of the process, you may be invited to principal interviews or hiring events at Dallas schools that have current job openings.
Step 3: Complete the hiring process.
Once you are offered a position with the school system, you will need to complete the hiring process, including administrative tasks and human resources paperwork. The district also has an orientation program, the New Teacher Academy, that you will attend before your first day.
Dallas Independent School District
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dallasisd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dallasschools
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https://www.dallasisd.org/dallasisd
How to Become a Substitute Teacher with the Dallas School District
To become a substitute teacher in the Dallas Independent School District, you will need to have a high school diploma and at least 60 college credits, although a bachelor's degree and teaching certification are preferred. Substitute teachers must be available to teach at least three days per week or 10 days each month. You can apply online and send your resume and official transcripts to be part of the substitute teaching pool.
Private and Charter School Teacher Requirements in Dallas
Private and charter schools in Dallas may have different requirements for hiring teachers than the public school system. Though the majority of private and charter schools require prospective teachers to possess a bachelor's degree, Texas teacher certification is not always required to work in non-public schools. These schools may set their own guidelines for teacher hiring requirements. Check with individual schools for further details on hiring requirements.
The Largest K-12 Schools in Dallas
We compiled the table below that allows you to compare the largest public, charter, and private schools in Dallas that may be hiring teachers.
Student-Teacher
George W. Truett Elementary School Public PK-5 1,193 16:1
Anne Frank Elementary School Public PK-5 1,145 17:1
Rosemont Elementary School Public PK-5 1,022 17:1
WE Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy Public 6-8 1,721 17:1
JL Long Middle School Public 6-8 1,480 15:1
Seagoville Middle School Public 6-8 1,363 15:1
Skyline High School Public 9-12 4,535 16:1
WT White High School Public 9-12 2,230 17:1
Moises E. Molina High School Public 9-12 2,221 17:1
Trinity Basin Preparatory Charter PK-8 3,152 18:1
Faith Family Academy Charter PK-12 2,300 18:1
Advantage Academy Charter PK-12 1,666 18:1
The Episcopal School of Dallas Private PK-12 1,158 8:1
Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Private 9-12 1,133 8:1
Parish Episcopal School Private PK-12 1,130 10:1
See Table Notes and References at bottom of page.
Dallas Teacher Salary and Jobs Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average teacher salary in the Dallas-Plano-Irving metropolitan area in 2018 tended to be slightly above the statewide average and slightly below the national average.2,3,4 Kindergarten, elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers all earned averages between $53,720 and $61,180 annually in the Dallas area compared to between $54,780 and $58,190 in Texas overall and between $58,370 and $64,340 nationally.2,3,4
Through 2026, over 14% job growth is expected for Dallas-area elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers.5 Similar growth is expected for special education teachers in the Dallas metro over the same time period, with slightly stronger job growth (16%) predicted for preschool special education teachers.5
Dallas Teacher Shortage Areas
The US Department of Education bases some student loan forgiveness programs on teacher shortage areas, meaning that your chances of qualifying for loan forgiveness may be stronger if you are teaching a subject that has been formally identified as a shortage area. You may also qualify for other funding opportunities or a more competitive salary based on your endorsement(s). Note that shortage areas may change from year to year, so you should be sure to check with state education agencies, your selected education program, and your student loan providers about funding options. For the 2020-2021 school year, the following subject areas were recognized as shortage areas in Texas (statewide):6
Bilingual/English as a Second Language (Elementary and Secondary)
Career and Technical Education (Secondary)
Mathematics (Secondary)
Special Education (Elementary and Secondary)
Technology Applications and Computer Science (Secondary)
Dallas Teaching Jobs Boards
Look for job openings in the Dallas area online on teaching job boards. Here are a few to check out. You can also check out our jobs board to search for teaching jobs in Dallas.
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools
Catholic Diocese of Dallas
Texas Charter Schools Association
Dallas Independent School District (DISD): The Dallas public school district administers PreK-12 public schools In Dallas and collar cities.
Dallas Music Teachers Association (DMTA): Provides support and resources for music teachers and their students.
Teach for America Dallas-Fort Worth: Offers alternative teacher certification through classroom teaching commitments and supplemental coursework.
Question: What cities does the Dallas Independent School District cover?
Answer: In addition to schools within Dallas city limits, the Dallas Independent School District oversees public schools in Cockrell Hill, Seagoville, Addison, Wilmer and parts of Carrollton, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Grand Prairie, Highland Park, Hutchins, Lancaster and Mesquite–an area encompassing 384 square miles and 6.5 million residents.1
Question: How much do Dallas teachers make?
Answer: The beginning ranking (Progressing) for full-time, first-year Dallas teachers started at a salary of $54,000 to $54,500 per year as of the 2019-2020 school year.7 Teachers ranked Proficient and Exemplary made between $58,500 and $82,000.7 The highest teacher ranking, Master Teacher, was aligned with an annual salary of $90,000 for the same school year.7
Question: How much do substitute teachers make in Dallas?
Answer: As of the 2019-2020 school year, Dallas substitutes with no degree or certification earned a flat rate of $85 per day, while substitutes with a degree but not certification earned $100, and substitutes with both a degree and teacher certification earned $110.7 Bilingual teachers covering vacancies for regular bilingual classroom teachers earned even more, at $160 per day.7
Table Notes and References:
1. Niche, Largest Schools in Dallas: https://www.niche.com/k12/search/largest-private-schools/t/dallas-dallas-tx/
1. About Dallas ISD: https://www.dallasisd.org/Page/335
2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2018 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, Dallas-Plano-Irving Metropolitan Division: https://www.bls.gov/oes/2018/may/oes_19100.htm
3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2018 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, Texas: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_tx.htm
4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2018 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, United States: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm#25-0000
5. Texas Labor Market Information, Dallas County WDA Long-term Occupation Projections: https://texaslmi.com/LMIbyCategory/Projections
6. Texas Education Agency, Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/2020-2021-teacher-shortage-areas-and-loan-forgiveness-programs
7. Dallas Independent School District Compensation Resource Book 2019-2020: https://www.dallasisd.org/cms/lib/TX01001475/Centricity/Domain/110/Dallas%20ISD%202019-2020%20Compensation%20Handbook_updated_04FEB20.pdf


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by jimhinckleysamerica | Jul 25, 2017 | ROUTE 66 | 0 comments
For the Route 66 enthusiast Santa Monica Pier is the end of
the rainbow. Yes, I know that the pier isn't located on, or even near Route 66 but who will make the amazing cross country journey on this storied old highway and stop at a nondescript highway intersection when something as magical as the pier is a few blocks away. Well, this past weekend I was within spitting distance of the end of the rainbow but a couple of detours, lots of road construction, and a very tight schedule prevented me from making it to the proverbial end of the road, the Last Stop Shop and Bob Waldmire memorial at the end of the pier.
Still, as always, the trip to, from, and in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area was filled with adventure. Even though I have an aversion to communities with more than three stop lights, the museums, the history, the rich cultural diversity, the restaurants, and opportunities for new discoveries ensure my journeys into the Los Angeles area are always interesting as well as memorable. Still, once again, my only complaint was spending a week stuck in traffic during my weekend visit.
On a serious note, many enthusiasts skip this dynamic section of Route 66 because of traffic congestion. Yes, that can quickly put a damper on things, especially when that congestion is compounded by road construction, detours, closed ramps, and similar issues. Still IT IS possible to cruise most of Route 66 from the foot of Cajon Pass to Santa Monica and experience relatively light traffic. The secret is in timing – early Sunday morning is best but for sections such as in Pasadena early Saturday evening evening will work as well.
Colorado Boulevard (Route 66) in Pasadena early Saturday evening.
This particular trip was two parts business and one part personal. The business end was a book signing and video introduction at Autobooks-Aerobooks in Burbank, a delightful store in business since 1953. The personal end was a long overdue father/son outing that included a visit to the extraordinary Peterson Museum, and a quest for good food.
If your an automotive or aeronautical enthusiast, or you simply enjoy a good old fashioned book store, a stop at Autobooks – Aerobooks (2900 Magnolia Boulevard) in Burbank should be added to the list of stops when in the Los Angeles area. The store was recently relocated a few blocks from its original location but it still has a timeless feel. Travel books, repair manuals for most anything with wheels built in the last century, quirky automotive sculptures, DVD's, magazines new and old, books on almost any automotive or aeronautical subject you can imagine, and a rare book section are but the tip of the iceberg. Needless to say, the shop is a haven for area auto buffs and as a result, especially on Saturday mornings, the parking lot becomes a car show in itself.
Autobooks-Aerobooks
The Peterson Museum needs to be experienced. Mere words can not do it justice. First, cast aside preconceived notions of a what an automotive museum is. The exhibits are well designed and include something for everyone and every age group. The stunning artistry of murals on traditional low riders blends with the jaw dropping body designs from Bugatti, historic hybrids and electric cars are intermixed with futuristic fuel cell vehicles, cars from the movies are displayed against a looping back drop of the films they appeared in, and showcases highlight the evolution of dashboards and road maps. For the youngster (in age or at heart) there are an amazing array of interactive exhibits on everything from the workings of the internal combustion engine to modern computerized automotive design.
On this particular trip the Petersen Museum marked the limit for exploration as the adventure had commenced at three o'clock in the morning. So, we set out for the oasis that is the Saga Motor Hotel in Pasadena, and dinner. Of course, since this was Los Angeles that was no easy task. Road construction, traffic in the historic theater district, and a couple of accidents transformed the drive of thirty miles or so into an hour and half long odyssey. The upside was that this long, slow drive through unknown territory provided ample opportunity to take in the sites, and make new discoveries.
As always, the trip to Los Angeles, Burbank, and Pasadena was a grand adventure, a voyage of discovery that leaves me grateful I live close enough to visit but not close enough to deal with the frustrations of daily life in this dynamic metropolis.


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This report is a synthesis of the 3rd CoLoMoTo meeting This two days meeting was dedicated to presentations on tools, methods and models and to discussions.
All presentation slides are available on the web page indicated above.
The first day was dedicated to tools presentations, which included: GINsim by Aurélien Naldi, Boolnet by Hans Kestler, SQUAD by Luis Mendonza, the Cell Collective by Tomas Helikar, Epilog by Pedro Varela, Attractors identification and quantification by Pedro Monteiro and CellNopt by Thomas Cokelaer.
After tools were presented, discussion about the SBML qual package and SED-ML started with the presentation of SBML qual package & SED-ML by Claudine Chaouiya and Aurélien Naldi and JSBML by Andreas Dräger.
The presentations of the second day were dedicated to methods and models and included: On the generalization of fixpoints of Boolean networks, by Hannes Klarner, Model-checking applied to logical models by Pedro Monteiro, A discrete model of Drosophila Eggshell Patterning by Claudine Chaouiya, Continuous time modelling with MaBoSS. Application to bladder tumorigenesis by Laurence Calzone and Gautier Stoll, and LogicalModel library, current status by Aurélien Naldi.
Aside from presentations, enough time to let the discussion run over allowed the participants to address a number of points and make some decisions about future actions. This meeting enabled the discussion between all the participants in order to establish the goals and pillars of the CoLoMoTo consortium, as well as funding strategies for its future sustainability. Outcomes of these discussions are synthesised below.
CoLoMoTo stands for Common Logical Modelling Toolbox. It is an international open community interested in Logical Modelling, bringing together modellers, developers of methods and tools, and curators.
What are the goals of CoLoMoTo?
The goals of CoLoMoTo are two-fold. First, the CoLoMoTo community aims at the definition of standards for model representation and interchange; and at the establishment of criteria for comparison of methods, models and tools. Secondly, making people outside the community aware of the existing models, methods and tools from which they can build upon their research.
What are the main pillars of CoLoMoTo consortium?
In this meeting, the CoLoMoTo consortium identified four pillars to stand upon. Each of these pillars is representative in some way of the work done by the community interested in logical modelling.
The first pillar is to create a repository of methods and tools made available by the different research groups working on logical modelling. This repository not only lists the different features and functionalities provided by each of the tools and methods, but also provides a cross reference of tools and methods that better fit typical use-cases.
The second pillar is to create an umbrella model repository with links to the existing model repositories that are made available by the different research groups. Authors should be encouraged to make their models available at one of these repositories.
The third pillar relates to standardisation. It aims at creating a controlled vocabulary as a reference for the community.This vocabulary is to list the essential terms related to logical modelling, with verbal definitions and corresponding references. Additionally, for the reproducibility of results, it defines (or extends) standards for the representation and interchange of models, their simulation parameters.
The fourth pillar is to provide benchmarks for models and tools comparison. Also, to gather success modelling stories resulting from the collaboration between experimentalists and modellers.
An upgrade to the webpage was proposed, independent of Combine. Pedro Monteiro and Aurélien Naldi are working on it. The site (colotomo.org) will include the tool repository (pillar 1) the models repository (pillar 2) adopted formats (link to SBML-qual) and controlled vocabulary (pillar 3) benchmarks (pillar 4) It will also provide outcomes of the CoLoMoTo meetings, groups descriptions accompanied by a "google map" (users and developers, links to short group descriptions). The idea is to let people know about CoLoMoTo and identify who are using and referring our tools.
Besides the achievement of the pillars, other decisions were taken during the meeting: Submission of a 2-3 pages position paper, making a statement about the importance of logical models. Aurélien Naldi, Christoph Müssel and Pedro Monteiro will take the lead on this. Matteo Barberis and Tomas Helikar will propose a special issue to Frontiers Systems Biology. This SI would gather papers from each contributing group and a collective paper presenting CoLoMoTo, etc. (could be the aforementioned position paper) If appropriate, the meeting report will be submitted for publication, possibly in the form of a letter (before summer). It was also mentioned that resulting outcomes of the four pillars may result in publications (e.g. a global comparison of tools and methods).
Aurélien Naldi proposed to advance with the conversion of multi-valued to Boolean models (LogicalModel library). This implies that tools using resulting models will handle them appropriately (forbidden states). A working group (still to be defined!) will advance with a proposal for standardized ways of defining perturbations, probabilistic Boolean models, and delays. In particular, inclusion of delays as well as consideration of several alternative logical functions associated to a model component were discussed as possible extensions to SBML qual.
Funding was also a topic on this meeting. The creation of standards and achievement of the goals defined in the pillars leads to funding. Creating a brand, located on many sites, avoiding just one group to be represented, making CoLoMoTo an umbrella entry point. Colomoto.org would be the structure where all data is compared.
Several funding options were evoked, such as BD2K (Big data to knowledge), Cost Actions and the Gates foundation. Also ITNs (International training networks), funds PhD students to spend time at labs abroad. Tomas Helikar will get information about the USA-UK funding opportunity via the NSF/UK partnership (http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2014/nsf14034/nsf14034.jsp), which focus is also on Systems Biomedicine and coordinate future action with Julio Saez-Rodriguez at EBI.
We will be present at ECCB'14 (http://www.eccb14.org/) with a workshop (W08 - Logical Modelling and Analysis of Cellular Networks) and a tutorial (T02 - Computational Tools to Define and Analyse Logical Models of Cellular Networks).


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Amazon Shares Finish Higher Despite Trump's New Threat on Shipping Rates
FILE - Packages from Amazon.com are delivered in New York.
The largest American business lobby group came to the defense of Amazon.com on Tuesday after a multi-day Twitter attack by U.S. President Donald Trump that included unsubstantiated criticism of the world's biggest online retailer.
The value of Amazon shares held by Jeff Bezos, the online retailer's chief executive and single largest shareholder, had taken a $10 billion hit in the week since Trump began attacking him and his company on Twitter.
Citing an unspecified report, Trump told reporters at the White House that the company was not paying the U.S. Postal Service a fair rate, and that it was costing U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars and forcing other retailers out of business, and he threatened to raise rates.
Late on Tuesday afternoon, a source familiar with proceedings at the White House said no specific actions addressing Trump's concerns about Amazon were on the table at the White House at this time, but that could change given Trump's dissatisfaction with the company.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the largest business lobby group in the country, stepped in on Tuesday to defend Amazon, which is a member.
"It's inappropriate for government officials to use their position to attack an American company," Neil Bradley, chief policy officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement, citing the value of the free enterprise system and the rule of law. "The record is clear: deviating from those processes undermines economic growth and job creation."
It is not the first time Trump, or another U.S. president, has been publicly critical of a company. Trump has previously criticized automakers, Carrier, which is owned by United Technologies and Boeing.
In 2015, then-President Barack Obama criticized office supply company Staples for not embracing the Affordable Care Act, drawing a quick rebuke from Republicans and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
FILE - Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos walks onstage for the launch of the new Amazon Fire Phone, in Seattle, June 16, 2014.
Trump has progressively escalated his criticism of Amazon and Bezos, who also privately owns The Washington Post, which has published stories that have angered the president.
Bezos, ranked by Forbes magazine as the world's richest man with an estimated net worth of $115.6 billion, owns 78.89 million Amazon shares, worth about $110 billion at Tuesday's market close.
Amazon shares closed up 1.5 percent at $1,392.05. The shares started the day higher but fell as low as $1,355.33 after Trump's latest Amazon-related tweet.
Trump has accused Amazon of not paying enough tax, taking advantage of the U.S. postal system and putting small retailers out of business, but he has offered no evidence to back up his criticisms.
"The post office is losing billions of dollars ... because it delivers packages for Amazon at a very low rate," Trump told reporters on Tuesday. "If you look at the cost that we're subsidizing, we're giving a subsidy to Amazon."
Trump offered no details about the report he cited or how he might charge the company more through USPS.
Amazon also ships packages through providers such as FedEx and United Parcel Service as well as its own experimental shipping service.
Representatives of Amazon and USPS had no comment on Trump's tweet on Tuesday and could not be immediately reached regarding his latest comments to reporters.
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The first person to realise that something wasn't quite right with Elisha Edwards was her mother Anna. This was when Elisha was just a week old.
Over the weeks and months that followed, Anna's worst fears were realised. Elisha was constantly ill and seemed always to be in severe pain. She would become exhausted by throwing herself around violently and never seemed a happy baby.
Elisha underwent a series of medical tests. She had complex personality disorders and a range of disabilities and illnesses such as partial deafness – though there was no single diagnosis for her condition, nor was there a prognosis for the future.
By the time she was 14 months old, Elisha hadn't developed at all from the new-born baby stage, but was still showing the same signs of intense frustration and inexplicable anger with the world.
In desperation, Anna enrolled Elisha in a school for children with special needs, where she made a little progress, though she remained severely disabled.
By the time Anna came to BIRD, she was at her lowest ebb.
"When I came to BIRD, I realised that for the first time since Elisha's birth, somebody at last seemed to realise what I was talking about. To know that someone out there knew what I was going through made me feel for the first time, that we weren't completely alone," she says.
Elisha's behaviour was at the absolute outer boundaries of what we are used to dealing with. She would scream almost constantly, throw tremendous temper tantrums every few minutes and would lash out at others and attack herself. She couldn't walk independently and was very limited in the use of her hands. She was unable to communicate well; using only single words. Her attention span was extremely short, making it virtually impossible for her teachers to help Elisha make any educational progress whatsoever.
BIRD's treatment takes the brain back to its basic development with premature reflexes which children like Elisha have never learned how to inhibit as they grow. The specifically designed exercises gradually "re-educate" the reflexes. Anna was determined to follow the exercises to the letter in a last-ditch attempt to improve Elisha's life.
"I'm not the type of person to look for miracles, but nothing prepared me for the instant and profound effect that the treatments had on Elisha. The improvements were really quite staggering," she says.
"Her speech became clearer from the start, the tantrums gradually stopped and after a few months she was walking with a frame. When one of her teachers said what on earth has happened to Elisha?', I knew we were on the road to recovery!


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My Southern Family
Jesse L. BULLOCK
1 Jul 1844 - 1 Dec 1937
ID Number: I63757
RESIDENCE: MS
BIRTH: 1 Jul 1844
DEATH: 1 Dec 1937
RESOURCES: See: [S2424]
Family 1 : Mary F. BRUMFIELD
MARRIAGE: 11 Feb 1873
Martha Caroline BULLOCK
Back to My Southern Family Home Page
© 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000. Josephine Lindsay Bass and Becky Bonner. All rights reserved.
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Samuel C. BULLOCK
ID Number: I6114
RESIDENCE: Pike Co. MS
RESOURCES: See: [S257] [S478]
Father: Lemuel BULLOCK
Mother: Joanna SMITH
Family 1 : Mary E. QUIN
+Julia Bell BULLOCK
Anna Laura BULLOCK
William Gerald BULLOCK
Charley BULLOCK
+Hattie BULLOCK
Hugh BULLOCK
Joe BULLOCK
Rosie Mae BULLOCK
Ruth BULLOCK
Four more children, unknown.
_Joel Johnson BULLOCK _|
|                       |__
_Lemuel BULLOCK _____|
|                     |                        __
|                     |                       |
|                     |_Rhoda Newell DAVIS ___|
|                       (1780 - 1854) m 1800  |
|                                             |__
|--Samuel C. BULLOCK
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|                      _______________________|
|                     |                       |__
|_Joanna SMITH _______|
|                        __
|                       |
[S257]
Sarah DEHAY
RESIDENCE: St. James Goose Creek, SC
RESOURCES: See: [S615]
Father: Zachariah DEHAY
Mother: Mary LINDSAY
Family 1 : John PACKER
_John Andre DEHAY _____________________+
_John (John Andrew) DEHAY _|
|                           |_Margarett CARROLL ____________________+
|                             (1712 - 1756) m 1729
_Zachariah DEHAY ____|
|                     |                            _William "Uncle Billy" COCKFIELD ______+
|                     |_Elizabeth COCKFIELD ______|
|                       (1740 - ....)             |
|                                                 |_Sarah SEALY __________________________+
|                                                   (1700 - ....)
|--Sarah DEHAY
|                                                  _Patrick LINDSAY "the Immigrant" of SC_+
|                                                 | (1717 - 1744) m 1730
|                      _James LINDSAY ____________|
|                     |                           |_Mary__________________________________
|                     |                             (1720 - 1781) m 1730
|_Mary LINDSAY _______|
(1765 - ....) m 1781|
|                            _James MCCANTS Esq.____________________+
|                           | (1713 - 1772) m 1740
|_Jean (Jane\Jain) MCCANTS _|
|_Agnes MCNEALY ________________________+
RESIDENCE: Gloucester Co. VA
BIRTH: 20 Nov 1728, Gloucester Co. Virginia
DEATH: 1799, Albemarle Co. Virginia
Father: John LEWIS V of Warner Hall
Mother: Frances FIELDING
_John LEWIS III______+
_John IV "Councillor" LEWIS __|
| (1669 - 1725) m 1685         |
|                              |_Isabella MILLER ____+
|                                (1640 - 1703) m 1660
_John LEWIS V of Warner Hall_|
| (.... - 1754) m 1718        |
|                             |                               _Augustine WARNER II_+
|                             |                              | (1642 - 1681) m 1663
|                             |_Elizabeth (Isabelle) WARNER _|
|                               (1672 - 1719) m 1685         |
|                                                            |_Mildred READE ______+
|                                                              (1643 - 1686) m 1663
|--John LEWIS
|                                                             _____________________
|                              _Henry FIELDING ______________|
|                             | (1670 - ....)                |
|                             |                              |_____________________
|_Frances FIELDING ___________|
|                               _____________________
|_Lane HOWELL _________________|
(1670 - ....)                |
ALIANOR MALTRAVERS
ABT 1345 - 10 Jan 1405
RESIDENCE: England
BIRTH: ABT 1345, Echingham, co. Sussex, England
DEATH: 10 Jan 1405 [S1805]
RESOURCES: See: [S1531] [S1805]
Father: JOHN MALTRAVERS Knt.
Mother: GWENTHLIAN
Family 1 : JOHN FitzAlan ARUNDEL
+JOHN de ARUNDEL 2nd Lord Arundel
+MARGARET de ARUNDEL
JOAN fitz Alan ARUNDEL Lady Echyngham
Family 2 : REYNOLD de COBHAM 2nd Lord of Sterborough
MARRIAGE: AFT 1379
granddaughter and eventual sole heiress of John Maltravers, Knt. [S1531]
_JOHN MAUTRAVERS LORD of Mautravers_|
| (.... - 1365)                      |
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_JOHN MALTRAVERS Knt._|
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|                      |                                    |
|                      |____________________________________|
|                                                           |
|                                                           |__
|--ALIANOR MALTRAVERS
|                                                            __
|                       ____________________________________|
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|_GWENTHLIAN___________|
|                                     __
|____________________________________|
Walton MEADE
!LIVING
Betty QUARLES
RESIDENCE: King William Co. VA
Father: John QUARLES III
Mother: Ann GRAYSON
_John QUARLES I________________+
_John QUARLES II_________________|
| (1660 - 1739)                   |
|                                 |_______________________________
_John QUARLES III____|
|                     |                                  _Roger MALLORY "the immigrant"_+
|                     |                                 | (1635 - 1695)
|                     |_Jane MALLORY ___________________|
|                       (1665 - ....)                   |
|                                                       |_______________________________
|--Betty QUARLES
|                                                        _______________________________
|                      _John B. GRAYSON "the Immigrant"_|
|                     | (1665 - 1736)                   |
|                     |                                 |_______________________________
|_Ann GRAYSON ________|
|                                  _______________________________
|                                 |
|_Susannah WHITE _________________|
(1665 - ....)                   |
|_______________________________
RESIDENCE: of MD or VA?
+Alexander ROSS
Spouse Unknown
JOHN le SCROPE 5th Lord of Bolton
22 Jul 1435 - 17 Aug 1498
BIRTH: 22 Jul 1435
DEATH: 17 Aug 1498
Father: HENRY le SCROPE 4th Baron of Bolton
Mother: ELIZABETH le SCROPE
Family 1 : JOAN FITZ HUGH
+HENRY le SCROPE 6th Lord of Bolton
MARY le SCROPE
"John the 5th Lord was born in 1435 and inherited the Yorkist politics of his father. He fought with Warwick at Northampton and was seriously wounded at the Battle of Towton the following year in 1461. Henry VI is reputed to have come to Bolton after losing the Battle of Hexham and stayed for two days at the castle and on his departure was captured by the earl of Warwick who conveyed him to the Tower where he was later murdered.
John later supported the earl of Warwick when he rebelled against Edward IV. He was pardoned but later appears at the Battle of Bosworth fighting under Richard III and was again pardoned, this time by Henry VII. He later finds himself mixed up in further revolt and Scrope, thinking that the people of York would support the Yorkist Pretender, joined with Thomas, Lord Scrope of Masham and marched on the city. No support was received and they were soon defeated and both Scropes, it seems, were lucky to get away and being fined, John being ordered by the King to remain within 22 miles of London, " So the King could keep his eye on him ". He later became a diplomat and was sent on many missions by the King. He died on 17 August 1498 and was the last of the medieval Scropes of Bolton."
_ROGER le SCROPE 2nd Lord of Bolton___________+
_RICHARD SCROPE 3rd Lord of Bolton________|
| (1394 - 1420) m 1413                     |
|                                          |_MARGARET TIBETOT ____________________________
|                                            (1370 - ....)
_HENRY le SCROPE 4th Baron of Bolton_|
| (1418 - 1459)                       |
|                                     |                                           _RALPH de NEVILLE 4th Lord of Raby P.C. K.G___+
|                                     |                                          | (1363 - 1425) m 1382
|                                     |_MARGARET de NEVILLE _____________________|
|                                       (1390 - 1463) m 1413                     |
|                                                                                |_MARGARET de STAFFORD ________________________+
|                                                                                (1364 - 1396) m 1382
|--JOHN le SCROPE 5th Lord of Bolton
|                                                                                _STEPHEN le SCROPE 2nd Lord of Masham_________+
|                                                                                | (1345 - 1403)
|                                      _JOHN le SCROPE 4th Lord Scrope of Masham_|
|                                     | (1378 - 1455) m 1418                     |
|                                     |                                          |_MARGORY (Margaret) de WELLES Baroness Scrope_+
|                                     |                                            (1350 - 1422)
|_ELIZABETH le SCROPE ________________|
(1420 - 1498)                       |
|                                           ______________________________________________
|                                          |
|_ELIZABETH CHAWORTH ______________________|
(1391 - 1466) m 1418                     |
|______________________________________________
Mary Cynthia McCants SIMMONS
Mary TAYLOR
21 Jan 1686 - infant
RESIDENCE: Caroline Co. VA
BIRTH: 21 Jan 1686
DEATH: infant
Father: James I TAYLOR
Mother: Mary GREGORY
Mary Taylor; 21 Jan 1686; d. infant
_Matthew TAYLOR _________________+
| (1555 - ....)
_John TAYLOR _____________________|
| (1611 - 1658)                    |
|                                  |_________________________________
_James I TAYLOR _____|
|                     |                                   _William HORTON _________________
|                     |                                  | (1575 - 1637)
|                     |_Elizabeth HORTON ________________|
|                       (1610 - ....)                    |
|                                                        |_Isabella FREEMAN _______________
|                                                          (1582 - ....)
|--Mary TAYLOR
|                                                         _(RESEARCH QUERY) GREGORY _______
|                      _John GREGORY Sr. "the Immigrant"_|
|                     | (1622 - 1696) m 1655             |
|                     |                                  |_________________________________
|_Mary GREGORY _______|
|                                   _Cyprian BISHOPP "the Immigrant"_+
|                                  | (1621 - ....)
|_Elizabeth BISHOPP? ______________|
(1640 - 1676) m 1655             |
|_________________________________


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WATB hat folgende Bedeutungen:

 ein Akronym für "Whiney Ass Titty Baby"
 eine Radiostation im DeKalb County, Georgia, WATB (Hörfunk)

WATB


Samantha Barks is currently playing Nancy in the tour of Oliver! but leaves on 1st April to start filming the Les Misérables film where she is playing Eponine opposite Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean and Russell Crowe as Inspector Javert.
Cat Simmons will take over the role from 3rd April mid way through the show's run at the Birmingham Hippodrome which is also the same date that Brian Conley takes over playing Fagin from Neil Morrissey.
Cat's theatre credits include the leading role of Mary Magdalene in the tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. Her West End credits include Whistle Down the Wind and Fame. She appeared in the Young Vic's Simply Heavenly and the Old Vic's production of Aladdin opposite Ian McKellen. She is best for playing DC Kezia Walker in the ITV's The Bill.


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Lead Found in Commonly Used Spice
A merchant displays powdered and whole spices, including turmeric in the Karwan Bazar of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Abir Abdullah/Asian Development Bank
Rob Jordan
It's billed as a health booster and healing agent, but it may be the source of cognitive defects and other severe ailments. A new Stanford-led study reveals that turmeric – a commonly used spice throughout South Asia – is sometimes adulterated with a lead-laced chemical compound in Bangladesh, one of the world's predominant turmeric-growing regions.
Long banned from food products, lead is a potent neurotoxin considered unsafe in any quantity. A related analysis published recently confirms for the first time that turmeric is likely the primary contributor to elevated blood lead levels among Bangladeshis surveyed.
"People are unknowingly consuming something that could cause major health issues," said the papers' lead author Jenna Forsyth, a postdoctoral scholar at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment. "We know adulterated turmeric is a source of lead exposure, and we have to do something about it."
A longstanding problem
The first study, available online in Environmental Research, involves a range of analyses, including interviews with farmers and spice processors in several Bangladesh districts, which together produce nearly half of the nation's turmeric. Many traced the issue to the 1980s, when a massive flood left turmeric crops wet and relatively dull in color. Demand for bright yellow curry led turmeric processors to add lead chromate – an industrial yellow pigment commonly used to color toys and furniture – to their product. The practice continued as a cheap, fast way to produce a desirable color.
Potent neurotoxin
As a potent neurotoxin, lead increases the risk of heart and brain disease in adults and interferes with children's brain development. About 90 percent of children with elevated blood lead levels live in lower-income countries, and resulting cognitive damages are associated with nearly one trillion dollars in lost productivity annually.
"Unlike other metals, there is no safe consumption limit for lead, it's a neurotoxin in its totality," said the papers' senior author Stephen Luby, professor of medicine and the director of research for Stanford's Center for Innovation in Global Health. "We cannot console ourselves proposing that if the contamination were down to such and such level, it would have been safe."
The related study, published Sept. 17 in Environmental Science & Technology, looked at various potential sources of blood lead level contamination in Bangladeshis. Lead comes in various forms, called isotopes, and the ratios of those isotopes vary by the lead's origin. The researchers were able to fingerprint lead chromate-adulterated turmeric as the most likely culprit by matching it to lead isotopes in people's blood. The research is the first to directly link lead in turmeric to lead levels in blood.
Beyond Bangladesh
The researchers did not find direct evidence of contaminated turmeric beyond Bangladesh, and they point out that food safety checks by the importing countries have incentivized large-scale Bangladesh spice processors to limit the amount of lead added to turmeric destined for export. However, the researchers caution, "the current system of periodic food safety checks may catch only a fraction of the adulterated turmeric being traded worldwide." In fact, since 2011, more than 15 brands of turmeric – distributed to countries including the U.S. – have been recalled due to excessive levels of lead.
While these recalls and previous studies found the presence of lead in turmeric, none clearly identified the source (some suggested it might be linked to soil contamination), proved the link to blood lead levels or revealed the problem's pervasiveness and incentives perpetuating it.
Toward solutions
Since 2014, Forsyth, Luby and Scott Fendorf, the Terry Huffington Professor in Stanford's School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences – co-authors on both papers – have worked in rural Bangladesh to assess lead exposure. With funding from the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment's Environmental Venture Projects program, they first conducted a population assessment that found more than 30 percent of pregnant women had elevated blood lead levels.
The researchers now plan to focus on shifting consumer behaviors away from eating contaminated turmeric and reducing incentives for the practice. They suggest more effective and efficient drying technologies for turmeric processing. They also recommend that import inspectors around the world screen turmeric with X-ray devices that can detect lead and other chemicals.
Although few low-cost answers seem readily available in Bangladesh, the researchers suggest engaging consumers, producers and other stakeholders focused on food safety and public health could provide the seeds of a solution. To that end, Forsyth, Luby and Fendorf are part of an interdisciplinary project team, funded by the Stanford King Center on Global Development, seeking solutions to reduce lead exposure from turmeric, battery recycling and other sources in Bangladesh and beyond.
Among other goals, the team plans to develop business opportunities that reduce lead exposure. One team member, bioengineer Manu Prakash, is developing low-cost technologies to measure lead in turmeric, blood and other sources. Other collaborators, Shilajeet Banerjee and Erica Plambeck, are studying ways to shift demand and create business opportunities for lead-free turmeric.
"Jenna's remarkable work allows us to collaborate with stakeholders in Bangladesh to target effective prevention," Luby said.
Luby is also a senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, a member of Stanford Bio-X and a member of the Child Health Research Institute. Luby, Fendorf and Plambeck are senior fellows at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment. Plambeck is the Charles A. Holloway Professor of Operations, Information & Technology in the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Banerjee is a lecturer and director of Change Labs at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. Co-authors also include Nicole Ardoin, an associate professor in the Graduate School of Education, director of the Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources, and a senior fellow at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment.
The Environmental Research study includes co-authors from the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh and Johns Hopkins University.
Stanford co-authors for the Environmental Science & Technology study include Karrie Weaver, a research and development scientist in Stanford's School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences; Kate Maher, an associate professor of Earth system science and a senior fellow at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment. Additional co-authors are from the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh.
Funding for both studies provided by the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford's Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources, the Stanford King Center on Global Development and Stanford's Center for South Asia. The United States Agency for International Development and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation also funded the blood lead exposure study.
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