Over time, superbugs have gotten stronger. The antibiotics that used to work against the hard-to-treat bacteria are often no longer effective, and scientists are working around the clock to find better ways to kill them off for good. That includes one Australian researcher—and total #girlboss—who's incredibly close: She discovered the solution might not be to rid the world of the infection-causing bacteria but to change its behavior—using an essential oil you could already have in your go-to collection.
For the study published in Microbiology, Sanjida Halim Topa, PhD, tested different concentrations of cinnamaldehyde—the component of cinnamon that gives it its flavor—on biofilms of the disease-causing bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa that's responsible for everything from skin rashes and ear infections to pneumonia and blood infections. Cinnamon oil did wonders for stopping the development of the bacteria in its tracks, disrupting its formation by nearly 76 percent.
Biofilm—AKA the sticky group of bacterial microorganisms that bond themselves to surfaces—is notoriously hard to treat with antibiotics and causes infections wherever it calls home. And considering Pseudomonas aeruginosa was ranked by the World Health Organization as one of the top three most dangerous superbugs, finding its kryponite is in top order. It helps, of course, that it isn't a fancy-schmancy new treatment, but one that's been around since ancient times. "Though many previous studies have reported antimicrobial activity of cinnamon essential oil, it is not widely used in the pharmaceutical industry," Dr. Topa says. "Humans have a long history of using natural products to treat infections, and there's a renewed focus on such antimicrobial compounds. Natural products may offer a promising solution to this problem."
Though cinnamon essential oil offers some serious natural defense against superbugs, its potency means you should use it with extreme care, according to Amy Galper, certified aromatherapist and educator at the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies. For starters, never touch the oil on its own, because it can cause skin irritation an even blisters. Galper only uses a very tiny percentage, "like only one drop in one ounce of a carrier oil" when she does mix it.
Since it's so potent, the oil should also never be ingested on its own or even when diluted in water because it can burn the lining of your throat and gut—yeah, it's that powerful. Make sure that if you want to ingest cinnamon for it's health properties—the spice version, not the essential oil version!—you do so through tinctures and teas so that your body can take it in safely.
As you might guess, it's not so great to diffuse on its own due to its potency. Instead, Galper instead suggests blending it with "quenching oils like patchouli, lavender, geranium, and ylang ylang" (and PSA: you might not want to leave it puffing all day). Alternatively, you can create a disinfectant spray with two drops of the EO in a two-ounce spray bottle filled with water to combat airborne bacteria (and again, spray it sparingly). When used correctly, it could do wonders for your well-being. It is a superbug fighter, after all.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Singer-songwriter and country recording artist, Chris Clark (Tribe 615), celebrates the release of his debut single "The Girls Of Tennessee."* Penned by Clark, alongside Tommy Collier (who also produced the tune and is widely recognized for his significant role in kick-starting Katy Perry's career), the track is AVAILABLE NOW via all digital retail and streaming platforms. (Spotify). A tip-of–the-hat to the southern belles of area code 615, "The Girls Of Tennessee" is the modern day, contemporary country response to The Beach Boys' hit, "California Girls." Pedal steel and banjo instrumentation are standouts throughout the production that revives popular line dances of the 90s (with heel struts, hip bumps and stomps) and enlivens the visual of a late night bachelorette party—a sea of women boot scootin' across the hardwood dance floors of a famed Nashville honky tonk. "Being a country boy from Northern California, let's just say that the gals that blanketed the downtown Broadway honky tonks made an impression," said the 28-year-old, former civil engineer Chris Clark. "The song is just as simple as that—a fond recollection of my first visit to Music City and I couldn't wait to return." MIDTOWN TURNAROUNDS DOUBLE-TAKE HEARTACHES THEM SOUTHERN BELLS WILL BLOW YOUR MIND THEY BE SMOKIN' ALL-AMERICAN BORN AND RAISED DAVIDSON HIGH-RISE 6 1 5 THEY WERE, THEY ARE, AND THEY'LL ALWAYS BE LIKE SMOOTH-SWEET WHISKEY THAT KNOCKS YOU TO YOUR KNEES THEY ARE, THEY ARE THE GIRLS OF TENNESSEE
"Chris has a unique way of approaching a song; we work from a place, or vibe, that he puts himself into," introduced award-winning producer, Tommy Collier. "Chris doesn't like to be boxed in; all bets are off when it comes to where his music will take you!" The first in Clark's 2022 waterfall series of releases, the ditty is garnering traction at country radio and enjoying early applause from the industry and fans. Dan Hagar, Mach3 Entertainment Group spearheads the radio promotion. Chris Clark "The Girls Of Tennessee" Label: Tribe 615 Written by: Chris Clark/Tommy Collier Produced by: Tommy Collier Release Date: Available Now! On Radio Now! Run Time: 3:42 ABOUT CHRIS CLARK Chris Clark is characterized by his endearing smile, genuine heart and captivating enthusiasm for life and music…and he comes by it naturally. Chris grew up on the outskirts of the Northern California farmlands where his musical style was cultivated by the likes of John Denver, Toby Keith, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. The twenty-eight-year-old Chico State student followed the family footprint to study civil engineering. Immediately following college graduation, he took a seat as project engineer at the family-owned business, Clark Pacific (a precast concrete and prefabrication company). With a creative ache gnawing inside, Chris stepped away from his engineering career to work part-time alongside his father in the packaging industry (bottles, jars, caps, etc.); utilizing his evenings to moonlight in music. Honing his skill set, Chris managed a group of RAP artists, performed at small clubs, and practiced laying down his vocals atop instrumental melodies he purchased online. Among naysayers who told the April fool's baby he had no talent, Chris was no fool. The early non-believers and the music fueled his fire. With the determination to spark his music career, Chris moved to Nashville in spring of 2021. He met producer Tommy Collier with whom he made an instant connection; Chris has since written and recorded 11 tracks and launched his 2022 waterfall series of singles with the introduction of his debut single, "The Girls Of Tennessee" in May 2022. Not willing to conform to the trends and drive straight down the lane of any genre, Chris continues to artistically challenge himself. The self-taught guitarist captures the origins of blues, Americana, and indie rock, and seamlessly adds a contemporary country edge to embody the essence of authenticity. With a natural knack to chisel out the sensory details of a song, whether within the clever double entendres, the ebb and flow of melodies or abstract productions, every song Chris writes and records has a different texture to offer a unique listening experience. The singer/songwriter reveals a masterful, forward-thinking creative conception weighted in must-hear lyrics and musical textures. His music showcases a talent recognizably set apart by an instinctive artistic individuality that even the early nonbeliever will applaud. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO CONNECT: http://www.OfficialChrisClark.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chrisclarkofficialmusic https://www.instagram.com/chrisclarkofficialmusic/
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How the West drove Russia into Ukraine
Too many are blaming Putin for a mess of the West's making.
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The mainstream story of the conflict in Ukraine is mind-meltingly simple: it was Russia wot dunnit. Since the fall of its Russian puppet of a president, Viktor Yanukovych, Russia has ceaselessly and relentlessly pursued a policy of military aggression against Ukraine. It really is that simple. Everything that is happening in Ukraine, from the displacement of nearly 300,000 people, to the killing of 2,200 more, is the fault of Russia and its chest-beating throwback of a president, Vladimir Putin.
Just listen to what Western politicians are saying. US president Barack Obama's administration has talked darkly of Russia's 'pattern of escalating aggression'; Republican senator John McCain has spoken explicitly of the Russian 'invasion' as the work 'an old KGB colonel [who] wants to restore the Russian empire'; and German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier admitted at the weekend that thanks to Russia's 'border infringements', 'the situation is slipping out of control'. Little wonder that The Times editorial talks in concerned tones of 'Mr Putin's war'. Because that's what it looks like: a war planned out and pursued by Putin.
And why might Putin be waging this massively costly, destabilising war? Because, so the story goes, he and his cronies want to create a new Russian empire. This is clearly what one Guardian columnist has in mind when he writes that Putin has 'a long-term plan to recreate a greater Russia by regaining control of Ukraine and other states in the "near abroad"'. According to a US academic in the Globe and Mail, it's all part of Putin's 'dream of imperial restoration', his 'delusionary imperial ambitions'. And why the additional adjective 'delusionary'? Because the key character in this brilliantly simple story of Russian aggression, Putin, is also undeniably mad. Why else would he be trying to act out his imperial dreams, runs the logic, if he didn't have a screw loose? 'Mr Putin is not rational', states a New York Times op-ed: 'Any rational leader would have reeled from the cost of Western sanctions.' Slate goes further: '[Putin's] actions are certainly consistent with the portrait of an enraged, hypernationalist, conspiratorial madman who is heedless of the consequences to Russia and to himself.'
So there you have it. The situation in Ukraine is the product of the machinations of the Moscow madman, and his circle of ex-KGB macho men. It is Russia's fault. The bloodshed in Ukraine, its fragmentation, its region-shaking instability – all of it can be laid at Russia's feet.
Or at least it could be if any of this were true. Yes, Russia did annex Crimea, a region of Ukraine with a mainly ethnically Russian population. Yes, there clearly are Russian soldiers operating in eastern Ukraine (reports estimate 1,000). And, yes, the pro-Russian separatists in places like Donetsk will have had support from Russia. But none of this is the result of Putin's 'dream of imperial restoration', or his 'hypernationalist, conspiratorial madness'. Russia is not realising any sort of pre-meditated plan at all. In fact, it is not determining events; it is responding to them. It saw anti-Russian protesters in Kiev violently replace Ukraine's democratically elected leader, Yanukovych, with a pro-Western government complete with a faction of bona fide neo-fascists in February. And it watched on as Western leaders serenaded Ukraine's new government with songs of approval. And seeing what happened, seeing Ukraine transformed into a strategic threat right on its own borders, Russia responded by swiftly taking back Crimea, and then attempted to shore up other parts of eastern Ukraine. Russia's intervention in Ukraine isn't madness; it's a rational, realist response to what it correctly perceives as a geopolitical threat right there in its own backyard.
In fact, as we have consistently argued on spiked, the crisis in Ukraine owes far more to Western meddling than Russian. In fact, (as John Mearsheimer points out in Foreign Affairs) for the past 20 years, Western leaders have thoughtlessly, blunderingly provoked and frightened Russia over Ukraine. They have tried to pull Ukraine into the orbit of the EU, if not the EU itself. They have issued the half-baked offer of NATO membership to Ukraine, while simultaneously withdrawing it. And they have persistently, and self-aggrandisingly, talked of 'promoting democracy' in Ukraine and promulgating 'Western values'. And what has made this so dangerous, what has led the region to the precipice, is that those selfsame Western actors pushing this policy-triad in the Ukraine don't even recognise their intervention, their meddling, their clueless interference in Russia's neighbour and one-time ally, for what it is: a provocation and a threat to Russia.
But that is precisely what it must appear as to Russian eyes. From Bill Clinton's US administration of the mid-1990s pushing for NATO expansion (which led to the incorporation of such Eastern bloc stalwarts as Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Latvia between 1999 and 2004), to the Bush administration's 2008 half-promise to Georgia and Ukraine that they 'will become members of NATO', Western leaders have long looked set on turning Ukraine into a military adversary of Russia. Then there's the EU's march eastwards, with its 2008 initiative, the Eastern Partnership scheme, designed to integrate Ukraine into European economy. And to ice these two layers of a distinctly Western cake to be served out on Russian borders, there has been the constant drum of pro-democracy rhetoric from the West, in which Ukraine is posited as an eastern outpost ripe for transformation into a Western-style liberal democracy. Indeed, US assistant secretary of state Victoria Nuland has admitted that since 1991, the US has spent upwards of $5 billion on pro-democracy initiatives in Ukraine.
What happened at the end of last year, when anti-Russian, pro-EU demonstrators converged on Maidan Square in Kiev, and eventually drove the elected president from office, was not the beginning of Ukraine's current conflict. Rather, those protests were fuelled by years of Western interference in the region, years of 'pro-democracy' propaganda, and years of economic / military promises. Given the West's semi-unwitting role in fermenting the unrest, it is unsurprising that Western leaders blithely endorsed the protests and celebrated the downfall of Yanukovych. This, after all, was what they had long wanted.
That is why then German foreign minister, Guido Westerwelle, thought nothing at the time of announcing that 'the hearts of the people of Ukraine beat for the EU'. This is why Senator McCain happily undertook a backslapping tour of the protest camps in December, before declaring 'We are here to support your just cause'. This is why then UK foreign secretary William Hague unthinkingly praised Ukraine's anti-government protesters: 'It is inspiring to see these people standing up for their vision of the future of Ukraine: a free, sovereign, democratic country with much closer ties to the European Union.' It was the culmination of a years-long, blundering, blustering attempt to turn Ukraine Western. Not because it served a particular geopolitical purpose, but because it just seemed right. And with little really at stake in Ukraine, why not? All this righteous posturing certainly plays well to a domestic audience.
Now, tragically, the reason why not is painfully clear. A whole nation is being torn asunder as Russia desperately tries to manage the chaos the West has unleashed on its borders. This is not to endorse Russia's response; its interventions are understandable, but they're not helpful. Its continued military incursions are acting as a block to the one possibly useful and peaceful solution – a federal solution within Ukraine itself.
Be that as it may, there's no doubt where the finger of blame should really be pointing as Ukraine continues to unravel. And that is to those Western leaders who continue to provoke Russia. And what makes this all the more dangerous is that they do so blindly, with little sense of geopolitics or strategic interests – indeed, with little sense of the real stuff of international politics. They continue to talk of Ukraine's NATO membership; they continue to pull what's left of Ukraine's economy towards the EU; and they continue ever more shrilly to counterpose Western values, and Western progressiveness, to the dark un-PC traditionalism of their imagined Russia. And on top of that, they continue to paint Russia as the aggressor, as the source of all Ukraine's problems.
Russia's military involvement in Ukraine is dangerous; but more dangerous still are the Western drivers of regional instability who time and again intervene with no sense of consequence and no sense of responsibility.
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The National Chairman, Allied People's Movement, Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle, on Sunday, slammed the Federal Government for its poor handling of the security situation in the country, saying that the current approach would not work.
According to him, the goverment was only addressing the symptoms of the problems without looking at the root causes.
Speaking to journalists shortly after emerging national chairman of the party at its convention held in Abuja, Dantalle said Nigerians had suffered enough from recycled politicians who had nothing to offer except pains, depression and confusion that had impoverished the country.
He said the frustration and despair caused by poverty and unemployment were responsible for the breakdown of law and order across the country.
"When you are trying to solve a problem, you just don't address the symptoms of the problem. What the government is doing today to us at the APM, they are only addressing the symptoms. They are not addressing the root cause.
"Every day you hear that the military kills bandits or terrorists but they keep on coming out. But why do they keep coming out? That tells you that so many things are wrong with the socio-economic and political arrangements. When people live hopelessly and they do not believe in the system as established would protect them, then they would be forced to innovate their own means of survival.
"If people are gainfully employed and they believe that the socio-economic arrangements would provide them with at least 50 to 60 per cent of what they want, they wouldn't go into terrorism.
"Today, the Academic Staff Union of Universities is on strike and students don't know when they would go back to school. People do not have what to eat, and they are not living the life they want. The leadership has failed and until we address the situation, this will continue," Dantalle said.
He stated that the APM was the only political party that fielded a female presidential candidate in the country, Princess Chichi Ojei, a prominent Delta State-born politician.
According to him, the party, if voted into power in 2023, would turn around the destiny of the country and restore its prestige in the comity of nations.
"The forthcoming 2023 general election provides another opportunity to save the nation from clueless leadership. The Party promises a breath of fresh air in governance and compassionate leadership, a departure from the maximum dictatorship of the outgoing All Progressives Congress-led government. Power will be returned to the people on whom sovereignty resides. Nigerians shall be free again," he added.
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Mycenae, Greece: Ancient and Mysterious
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Mycenae, a hilltop fortress located on the Peloponnesian Peninsula SW of Athens was the hub of a mighty civilization that dominated the Greek world between 1600 and 1200 B.C., a thousand years before Athens' Golden Age. The Mycenaeans were as distant and mysterious to the Golden Age Greeks as Plato and Socrates are to us today. Mycenae lay unappreciated until the 19th century when a treasure trove of gold was unearthed in the necropolis. Today, those treasures, including the so-called "Mask of Agamemnon" are the star attractions in Athens' National Archaeological Museum. This discovery affirmed the archeologists' theory that Mycenae was Homer's fabled city "rich in gold." For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit http://www.ricksteves.com.
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The State of DeFi Regulation
By Ben Whitby, Regulatory Affairs at Qredo
Since the earliest days of financial regulation in seventeenth century Holland, authorities have enacted laws to protect consumers and aid financial stability. Today, these objectives are reflected in an overlapping framework of global and local standards.
Digital assets (and particularly DeFi) don't slot neatly into this existing framework. So as the new blockchain-based economy grows, we are seeing regulators create another layer of definitions and approaches to govern this new technology.
On the one hand, progressive lawmakers are promoting the adoption of cryptocurrency networks; recognizing that the qualities of transparency and accountability expressed in blockchain-based infrastructure reflect the ethos of pivotal regulations like MiFID and the Dodd Frank Act.
Other efforts are aimed at balancing innovation with the need to protect society and promote financial stability. This includes legislation designed to hold crypto organizations to the same standards as banks, however, this becomes challenging when radically new approaches emerge such as DeFi.
Implementing global regulatory standards to govern a borderless blockchain-based economy is not easy to do. But just as the G20 in 2009 helped shape jurisdictional outcomes towards a harmonized global plan of action, we are now seeing supranational bodies publish papers and guidance promoting shared standards for digital assets. Though inconsistent interpretations of this regulation are already giving rise to regulatory arbitrage, and where the final text lands is still somewhat uncertain.
Below are some key pieces and proposals that are shaping tomorrow's global regulatory landscape. We'll keep this updated, so please keep coming back.
The Travel Rule, FATF
In June 2019, global money laundering watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), amended Recommendation 16, commonly referred to as the Travel Rule, to include virtual assets and exchanges.
Originally designed to assist with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter terrorist financing efforts, the Recommendation requires financial institutions to keep an information trail including names, account numbers and physical addresses for any transfers above $3,000 of cash or crypto.
Implementation of the requirements was reviewed in June 2020, and 35 out of 54 regional jurisdictions met the revised standards. Others have responded by delisting privacy coins, and some have been blocked from compliance by infrastructural challenges.
With only a few months left before the second review in June 2021, the race is now on to provide a unified infrastructure for sharing transaction information between virtual asset service providers (VASPs), including exchanges, brokers and custodians, and across borders.
Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA), European Commission
This proposal from the European Commission sets out an elaborate framework that would bring all cryptoasset activity under the purview of EU regulators.
The regime would regulate exchanges, custodians, clearing houses, and firms providing investment services under the broad classification of crypto asset service providers (CASPs). All CASPs in the EEA would be held to these shared standards, along with projects based elsewhere wanting to operate or serve customers in the EU.
Under the regulation, all projects serving a European audience would need a registered legal entity in the EEA. This could pose a challenge for DeFi projects which operate globally on decentralized blockchains.
For issuers of crypto assets, the regulation introduces new shared standards. Issuers would be obligated to incorporate as a legal entity, and comply with certain marketing and infrastructure requirements. Stablecoin issuers (issuers of asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens) would be held to even higher standards.
Perhaps most significantly, the proposals could impact one of the biggest innovations of crypto: the ability to raise funds. They would put a €1M euro limit on raising funds with just a whitepaper, requiring additional compliance for anyone raising more than this over a 12 month period.
Looking ahead, the commission's expectation is that MiCA will be enacted within the next four years, giving cryptocurrency organizations considerable time to prepare for compliance.
Liechtenstein Blockchain Act
Alpine blockchain hotspot Liechtenstein enacted the Token and Trusted Technology Service Provider Act (TVTG), also known as the Blockchain Act, on January 1, 2020.
Unlike the efforts of neighbouring countries like Switzerland and Germany, Liechtenstein's pioneering legislation does not merely supplement existing regulations, but lays down an entirely new legal foundation for the token economy.
The term "token" is introduced as a new legal concept anchored in "The Token Container Model", which considers tokens to be a virtual container that can hold rights of all kinds. All of the key stages in the token life cycle — including generation, safekeeping, and transmission — are defined as clear processes, and the firms and actors responsible are held to specific requirements.
For Liechtenstein, the legislation offers much-needed legal security for token issuers, and protections for participants in token economies. These measures are likely to help the tiny nation carve out more of an outsized presence in the global token economy, and establish legal precedents that could soon be replicated elsewhere.
The Wallet Rule, FinCEN, U.S.
Proposed requirements from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), nicknamed the Wallet Rule, would subject all crypto wallets, even 'self-hosted' wallets or wallets held at non-U.S. institutions, to KYC and reporting requirements for transactions greater than $3,000.
Unsurprisingly, the proposals were met with widespread condemnation. They would create burdensome ID verification and record-keeping obligations for exchanges, and throw DeFi into a legal grey area. Undefined terminology like "unhosted wallets" was also lambasted for failing to reflect commonly used terms.
At present, the proposed rulemaking period is due to close early this year, and feedback is set to be reviewed under new Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
The STABLE Act, U.S.
Proposed by three U.S. congressional representatives in Dec 2020, the Stable Act is thought to be a reaction to Facebook's Diem (Libra) and other stablecoins. The proposed legislation was met with significant backlash, but doesn't appear to be a priority, and many suggest it won't be passed.
Critically, the proposals would require that any blockchain supporting stablecoins be licensed. Stablecoins could only be issued by "an insured depository institution that is a member of the Federal Reserve System" — i.e. a bank.
Payment Services Act (Amendment), Singapore
The Payment Services Act, which came into effect on 28 January 2020, regulates crypto trading platforms Under the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
This was expanded in January 2021 to hold all "Digital Payment Token" (DPT) service providers to strict new AML/CFT compliance requirements. DPT service providers include all entities facilitating the transmission, exchange or storage of crypto assets — aligning Singapore's regulation with international standards like the Travel Rule.
Taking one step further, MAS has finished a public consultation period for a "New Omnibus Act for the Financial Sector" that proposes extraterritorial regulation for DPT service providers. This would give MAS the ability to supervise entities based in Singapore that conduct business outside of the country, and the power to prohibit entities deemed unsuitable from conducting business in Singapore.
The regulation doesn't clarify a stance towards DeFi protocols, but it is possible that projects could be required to apply for a license.
Financial Transactions Reporting Act (Amendment), South Korea
Following Singapore, South Korea amended its Financial Transactions Reporting Act (FTRA) on March 4 2020 to hold all VASPs to the recommendations outlined in the Travel Rule.
Whether or not DeFi projects fall under the classification of VASP remains subject to widespread debate, though guidelines suggest that DeFi projects could be considered VASPs if they generate revenue as an intermediary.
Interpretive letters, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), U.S.
During his tenure, former OCC Chief Brian Brooks published three interpretive letters that represent guidance for the traditional financial industry, particularly national banks.
Interpretive Letter #1170, published on July 22, 2020, said national banks can custody crypto assets.
Interpretive Letter #1172, published on Sept. 21, 2020, said national banks can hold stablecoin reserves.
Interpretive Letter #1174, published on January 4, 2021, said national banks can run blockchain nodes and use stablecoins for payments.
These letters lay the groundwork for blockchains to replace traditional financial rails, paving the way for the convergence of crypto assets and mainstream banking.
Brooks, who also wrote of the need for new policies to regulate DeFi's "self-driving banks", has since been replaced by former Ripple advisor Michael Barr, and hopes are high for more crypto-friendly guidance from the OCC in 2021.
Moving into 2021, cryptoasset organizations should be prepared for more upheaval as the rapidly growing decentralized economy grows too large to fly under the regulatory radar.
At the same time, the need for technical infrastructure for sharing transaction information is likely to become more pressing as crypto-native organizations struggle to comply with existing regulations that were originally designed for banks.


After struggling with severe elbow tendonitis and a host of other aches and pains, I found my way to Dr. Kennedy – he has been a positive source of healing and encouragement – It has been a long road, but Dr. Kennedy has utilized a variety of therapies to get me back to living a busy life and sleeping again without pain. After my positive experience at Rock Sports & Spine Therapy – I will be proactive about seeking out chiropractic care from Dr. Kennedy before my injuries worsen shall the need arise. Also, a shout out to the best front desk employee and patient educator – Kate – she keeps the office running smoothly with a smile and an extra dose of kindness to brighten everyone's day! She is an invaluable resource and guide with the insurance maze as well!
When my two children were in high school and swimming both Varsity and Club, they both saw Dr. Kennedy. My daughter had shoulder issues; my son had back issues. An orthopedic doctor had recommended surgery and / or complete rest and a break from the sport. Dr. Kennedy was able to rehabilitate them and give them a lot of relief. Not only did they complete their high school careers, they went onto swim as NCAA Division II athletes through all four years of college.
I am not sure that would have been possible without Dr. Kennedy helping them recover from their injuries.
Years later, when I was experiencing symptoms of frozen shoulder, I started seeing Dr. Kennedy. Within weeks, I was achieving more range of motion in my shoulder.
I recommend Dr. Kennedy to every person, athlete or non- athlete, I know that is experiencing some sort of problem that can be solved with his chiropractic care. He is genius!
Dr. Kennedy was my third Chiropractor. Within 3 weeks, my back was like new and I was active again. Anytime I need to, I am back at his office to prevent injury.
Dr. Bart is very professional! He is easy to talk to and he always knows exactly how to fix whatever discomfort you're feeling!
I started with Dr. Kennedy in January 2016 with headaches at the back of my head, along with occipital muscle discomfort. Headaches have diminished by 90% and muscle discomfort has improved! I continue my appointments with great results.
My back has improved a great deal after seeing Dr. Kennedy! Now l am able to get back to football as soon as possible.
I really like Dr. Kennedy's approach to fixing my lower back issues. The mix of chiropractic and biomechanics has given me a lasting fix to my problem. As a Triathlete, it's very important to me that everything is functioning just right, and thanks to Dr. Kennedy it is!
I had been having shoulder pain throughout my senior season of baseball. After months of physical therapy at multiple locations, I decided to try something else. Dr. Kennedy's treatments were so effective! I saw immediate improvements and two weeks of work with him reversed months of damage on my shoulder.
I became a patient of Dr. Bart Kennedy after developing neck pain several years ago. I had been to other chiropractors, but found that Dr. Kennedy focused on the specific problem, and not a "generic plan" used for everyone. Dr. Kennedy diagnosed the problem right away and targeted his treatment to that problem. I have gone to him for lower back pain and a torn calf muscle with the same good results. Dr. Bart is excellent at diagnosing the problem and targeting the problem area until it is resolved. I highly recommend him.
Dr. Bart Kennedy is the best chiropractor I have received treatment from. He listens to your symptoms, asks questions, and explains what the problem is. My recent problem was a grabbing pain in my hip and had stretched, iced; everything I knew to do, and nothing seemed to help. It was time to pay Dr. Bart a visit. Dr. Bart listened and diagnosed the problem. It took several visits and several different treatments, but the end results were exactly what I hoped-no pain.
I was experiencing terrific back pain; it hurt to walk, I was having trouble sleeping, and nothing I did helped. Dr. Bart Kennedy came highly recommended by my parents, who are patients of his. He took me right away and found out I had several vertebrae out. I went in for 2 visits, came out completely out of pain and I have not had a problem since.
The first time I came to see Dr. Bart, I couldn't walk upstairs. Within 2 visits, I regained so much mobility. I highly recommend Dr. Bart and sports chiropractic over traditional chiropractic.
Before I came in, I was in so much pain that I could not even walk to the mailbox. I had lost hope of even returning to a pain free and active future. Dr. Bart quickly assessed the problem and after he implemented his treatment plan, I can gladly say I am pain free and have been able to return to my normal exercise routine.
I highly recommend Dr. Bart Kennedy. His office is professional. He maintains good office hours and works with you to schedule appointments that work for the patient. He has been focused on issues with both my shoulder and back. His diagnosis is clear and his treatments have made a world of difference for me.
I'm finally able to run again! Thanks to Dr. Bart's treatments over the last four months!
For years, I have been running with pain. After 1 visit, I no longer had hip pain and could sleep pain free! I continue to feel relief after each treatment.
I am a football kicker. My back used to hurt quite a bit, therefore I could not kick. When I kick, I am now pain free and I am able to hit 90 yard field goals!
Dr. Kennedy has helped me many times, and over the years, he's been caring for my quirky back problems.
I have been going to Dr. Bart for years, and I can't imagine going anywhere else. I am a dancer and he has helped me through count-less injuries. My family swears by him! Not to mention he's hilarious and very caring…He attends all of my musicals! He's THE best!!!
Dr. Bart Kennedy had been recommended to me before, but fortunately I never had to visit him in the past, until I slipped a disk in my lower back. For one weekend I could hardly move. I was able to make an appointment, and within 2 weeks, he managed to get rid of all the pain and I was able to move freely and resume all of my regular activities.
Since having treatments with Rock Sports, I've had less pain in my back and neck and generally feel better overall. I highly recommend Dr. Kennedy.
After several years of back pain and several doctors later, Dr. Kennedy has made me feel like a new person. He finds the source of the pain and devises a plan to fix the problem. I recommend him to everyone I know.
The chiropractic adjustments performed by Dr. Kennedy were extremely effective in reducing the cervical pain and discomfort I have suffered with for years. I experienced minimal negative side effects and no serious complications. Dr. Kennedy was very conscientious and professional, and he helped me increase the range and quality of motion in the areas being treated.
For the past 10 years, I have suffered migraines. These migraines would occur several times a month, usually after running or exercising. I was convinced that I would always just have to live with these migraines until I friend recommended I see Dr. Kennedy.
I had my first appointment in July 2014 and began the treatment program there and then. This is now the end of June 2016, and to date I have only had one mild headache which, after treatment with Dr . Kennedy went away.
I also slipped 3 discs in my lower back in October 2014. I went to see Dr. Kennedy and he helped the pain enormously. Over the past 2 years I have slipped discs in my lower back a few times through exercising mostly. It has taken a while for my back to heal and for me to exercise again but my back does now feel strong and I am able to exercise.
I am so very grateful to Dr. Kennedy and his wonderful staff for their time and patience with me. I would gladly refer anyone having headaches or back problems and not getting relief, to Dr. Kennedy at Rock Sports & Spine Therapy. I am living proof that the treatment works. This has been a great success for me.
I highly recommend Dr. Kennedy. He was very helpful with my back issues, and went out of his way to research and discuss other medical issues not directly involved with my back issues.
I've had a very good experience each and every time I've visited Rock Sports & Spine Therapy. Very skilled and professional staff.
Excellent service with very flexible scheduling. Very personalized treatment.
In just a few visits, Dr. Kennedy has helped resolve some issues that I was having with back pain. I highly recommend him!
I was having lower back pain and had begun to notice how much my posture had worsened over time. My back began arching for most of the day. After making an appointment at Rock Sports & Spine Therapy, Dr. Bart Kennedy determined the problem and its cause. From there, my back was adjusted and my muscles relieved of pain through weekly sessions. Dr. Kennedy also suggested specific exercises for me to do between appointments to enhance recovery. In only a couple of months, my back aches have diminished almost completely and have presented further back deteriorations dramatically. Thanks!
I highly recommend Dr. Kennedy. He is by far one of the best chiropractors I have visited. He not only cares about each of his clients, but is extremely knowledgeable. I came to Dr. Kennedy with sever lower back pain along with a bulged disc. He was able to effectively decrease the lower back pain to the point where I was able to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle again. I am truly blessed to know Dr. Kennedy and his effective treatment programs.
I first started coming to Dr. Kennedy when I was a junior in high school. He was able to rehabilitate my shoulder so that I could continue competing on my Varsity Swim team as well as my club swim team.
Dr. Kennedy continued to help my shoulder and knees throughout my college years and swimming career. Through my appointments with him I was able to keep healthy and avoid reinjuring myself so that I could compete through all 4 years of college.
Most recently, Dr. Kennedy was able to provide relief in my hips, ribs and back as I carried my first born. As it turned out, my daughter was breech and pretty much remaining vertical in the womb which was causing her to press and kick my ribs and pelvic cavity. Dr. Kennedy assured me that getting regular adjustments during my pregnancy would assist with back pain and labor…. Which I can attest to is a true statement.
As a strength and conditioning coach, I am always looking for quality medical practitioners for myself and also for my athletes. When my athletes or I are in need of chiropractic treatment, biomechanical analysis, or general injury care, I never hesitate to let Dr. Bart Kennedy address those needs.
I have been a patient of Dr. Kennedy's for over 10 years. I first became a patient when I was having issues with my rotator cuff. Luckily I found someone who recognized the pain I was describing and worked with me to alleviate my pain. Dr. Kennedy's philosophy of promoting health and well-being, as well as his knowledge of the neuromuscular skeletal system, was what gave me peace of mind that my health was in good hands. After over 10 years I can recommend him and his skills to anyone in need of chiropractic help.
My son suffered a herniated disk. After weeks of rest and months of physical therapy, he was better, but not healed. Dr. Bart Kennedy was instrumental in the healing process and with his treatments my son returned to the playing field! He's even considering becoming a sports chiropractor.
It is without any hesitation that I recommend Dr. Bart Kennedy to anyone of any age seeking help or advice on dealing with pain. I have seen Dr. Bart on a regular basis for the last six years. I trust in his knowledge and ability to help his patients deal with a multitude of complex problems. He is a hands-on person never over relying on machines. He has helped me deal with chronic shoulder pain, knots and a once severe neck pain. By seeing him once a month, and following his whole body stretch plan, at home, I feel I can enjoy good health without needing MRI's. He listens well to his patients' problems and immediately establishes a plan of treatment.
I came in with weakness in my arm and I couldn't lift weights or exercise the way I wanted to. Dr. Kennedy got me back into the gym and feeling normal again about 1 month later. I truly appreciate his help and recommend him to all of my friends. Thanks Doc!
I am so thankful that I was referred to Dr. Kennedy by another patient. I had been seeing another chiropractor for a few weeks, but he was unsuccessful in applying treatment and getting to the root cause. Dr. Kennedy was able to fully diagnose and care for immediate concerns with-in first treatment and begin a plan for long-term sustainability, treating root cause. Thank you Dr. Kennedy!
Dr. Bart is able to work with my schedule and always provides instant relief of pain. I have been a patient for over 5 years and he has been able to resolve all back and muscle problems.
I came to see Dr. Kennedy on my daughter's recommendation. I was in pain throughout my lower back and numb on my left leg down to my toe. Dr. Bart made an assessment and started treatment. Within 24 hours the numbness was gone and as my treatment progressed, I was back to my old self again. Thanks Dr. Bart. Life is good without numbness and back pain.
I injured my lower back. Until I came to Dr. Kennedy, I was living with a lot of pain which he removed.
I have been a patient over 6 months and the doctor is so helpful and great with his treatment. I approached him about with back pain and with his treatment, and I don't feel any now. He explained each and every step of treatment that is performed to me and asked me for any questions I had and treated me well.
I had a lower back injury and Dr. Kennedy was able to correct the problem. I am living pain free now.
For 3 years off and on, I spent time in treatment with a chiropractor and while I would receive treatment of my symptoms largely being headaches he was never able to fix the root cause. With-in my first treatment with Dr. Kennedy, my headaches were gone. I won't be coming back because he's treating the root cause. Thank you Dr. Kennedy.
Dr. Kennedy know his stuff. After 5 years of back pain and disk issues, he has been able to get me back to a normal routine and working out pain free in only a few months. His approach and professionalism is recommended.
My pain was so bad. I couldn't even lay down in my bed and thanks to Dr. Bart, I was better in just 3 weeks.
After 1.5 years of "Traditional" treatment for my right Achilles tendinitis, (physiotherapy, steroid injection, etc.…) that didn't help, I decided to try out Rock Sports & Spine Therapy that I saw at my gym! It took Dr. Kennedy a few months, but his "Alternative" treatment made me feel better overall and I am pain free without surgery!
I am an avid runner. A few years ago, my knees started bothering me. The orthopedic solution of surgery (a lateral release to ease the tight IT band), was not successful. I met with Dr. Kennedy and he worked on all of my muscle imbalances. With all his corrections, I have been able to continue running. I plan to continue running well into my 70's (I am late 40 currently). I now see Dr. Kennedy regularly for preventative maintenance.
After visiting several chiropractors over the years, I was blown away how Dr. Bart Kennedy found my issue in my first visit. He fixed me after a series of treatments and have been great ever since. I highly recommend him for any skeletal or muscular issues.
I have always had IT band problems. Within 10 sessions, stretched over a couple months, I was completely recovered. I've been coming to see Dr. Bart for 2 years now and continue on a maintenance plan. No one in the past has been able to relieve the problem. Thanks Dr. Bart!
After a major car accident, I had severe pain on my neck and lower back which radiated to other areas. I first went to a physician and only received pain meds which did not resolve the issue. So I decided to see a chiropractor and that's when I met Dr. Kennedy. He was able to determine that disks in my neck and back had protruded. He was able to give me instant relief and re-align my spine until all was healed. I highly recommend Dr. Kennedy.
When I was in 8th grade, I was playing 4 sports and I hurt my back. After weeks going from doctor to doctor, I finally found Dr. Bart who was immediately able to diagnose me with a disc bulge in my back. With his expertise and incredible methods, Dr. Bart got me back on my feet in no time and just this past year, I had the most tackles for Stratford High School defense and became an All-District Linebacker.
I have been attending Dr. Bart Kennedy for about 4 years. This past October he discovered a lump in my upper arm muscle and referred me to my family doctor to have it investigated. It turned out to be a tumor in the radial nerve sheath and was surgically removed by a neuro surgeon at MD Anderson. This man is on top of things and I truly appreciate his conscientiousness. In addition, he has solved my back problems and I am pleased to say it is wonderful removing back pain by solving the problem and not just masking the issue with medicines. I look forward to my visits because of his medical expertise as well as his upbeat outlook on life. I would recommend Dr. Kennedy to anyone!
I started seeing Dr. Kennedy because of bad knee pain in both knees after 2 surgeries and incompetent Physical therapy. His treatments were instrumental in relieving my pain and helping the healing process. Also, Dr. Kennedy treated me when I was having serious neck pain. Again, his treatments reduced my pain tremendously. Dr. Kennedy is very knowledgeable and will try to find a solution and or course of treatment to reduce pain and allow healing.
I will never forget the day I limped into your office so humped over with severe pain in my back and hips I could hardly move, but, after your treatment, I walked out just fine with no pain. Thank heavens! My neighbors saw me earlier and said, "Dr. Kennedy can 'fix' you." Surely enough you did!
Now at 80 years of age after my continued maintenance visits with you, and with Scoliosis since a child, I expected to be humped backed and bent over like my mother, sister and aunts. My back is stronger and straighter now than it was when I was in high school and I will proudly show everyone both x-rays to prove it.
I can't tell you how wonderful it is to walk, exercise, and sleep without pain every night—- and most importantly I can comfortably wear high heels at this age! Thank you for your kindness and your outstanding professional knowledge.
I play football at Stratford High School and anytime I have an ache or pain, I schedule an appointment with Dr. Bart and I am instantly cured. Using his expertise, helps me on the field and keeps me injury free.
Working out and lifting heavy weights is my life. When I heard and felt my back during a deadlift, I was kind of bummed. It turned out to be a bulged disk. Dr. Kennedy did an awesome job at fixing it and my strength was back up in a few months.
Thanks for keeping my chronic back pain to a minimum since I began seeing you. I have not had any spasms and in consent with physical training, have maintained back health. Your attention to my particular needs upon each visit keeps me feeling better and coming back to stay that way. Great Job!
I was in an auto-pedestrian accident several years ago which affected my lower lumbar and have had ongoing and reoccurring pain. It wasn't until I started receiving treatment from Dr. Bart Kennedy where my pain subsided and is more manageable. He has always made himself available whenever my back starts giving me issues—even if it means treating me after hours—he's always accommodating.
Dr. Kennedy gives great advice and has gentle, but firm hands that relieves any and all tensions and pain. I have been a patient of his for over a year and value his commitment to my personal well-being. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone suffering and in pain from muscular, vertebrae or other ailing elements. He is an outstanding doctor with an exceptional practice.
I am a fast pitch softball pitcher and played for Bellaire High School and now pitching at OSU. I have a full scholarship to Oklahoma State University and Dr. Kennedy has been great for my game. He has worked with keeping my muscles loose and has taught me the importance of keeping myself healthy. I first came to him with a forearm injury and now continue to come to him to keep my body in shape in preparation for college ball. He provides great care for me as a patient, but more importantly he shows a true interest in me as a competitive athlete. I can honestly say I would not be where I am today without his support and treatment. I would highly recommend him to any athlete.
I highly recomend Dr. Kennedy he makes me feel exceedingly comforatable during my visits. I had an hamstirng injury right before the NFL Pro-day. The treatment he used on my leg helped me recover in half the time. I was extremely impressed when he called to make sure that I was doing ok. As football players we all have aches and pains. He broke up mountains of tightness and soreness in my shoulders and legs. He is willing to answer any question. I have radically increased my strength, flexibility, and speed. My sleep has also drastically improved. Dr. Kennedys superior care really works for me.
I had never suffered from any back problems in my life until one day about two years ago. The pain in my lower back began gradually at first, but soon became so severe it made simple everyday tasks near impossible. I was pratically bed ridden for a couple of weeks until someone close to me suggested paying a visit to Dr. Bart Kennedy. I was somewhat skeptical of the chiropractic field in general, you might say, but I was getting desperate. Dr. Kennedy turned out to be the answer to my prayers. He was able to diagnose me in the first few minutes of my initial visit and laid out a plan of treatment before I left his office that first day. The professionalism and care he showed me, as well as the effectiveness of his treatment, could not have been any greater. It has been nearly two months now and I have been completely free from pain since his treatment. I recomend him to everyone I meet because you cannot put a price on living a life free from pain. Thank you Dr. Kennedy!
Before visiting Dr. Kennedy, I had visited other Chiropractors on and off for years to sort out my lower back and right knee issues. These injuries all started while playing soccer at my University years ago. No one was able to tell me what was wrong with my knee. One chiropractor recomended me coming in for 6 months. Another doctor even suggested I consider having knee surgery to get it fixed. After one visit with Dr. Kennedy, my knee and low back feels great. I feel like new! It is amazing to go to somebody who knows what they are doing! Ever since, my knee has been like never before. I would recommend Dr. Kennedy to anyone who is looking for a well-trained, honest Sports Chiropractor.
Molly came about 2 1/2 weeks early! She was born 2/8/10, 6 lbs 10 oz, 18.5 " long. She is healthy and we're both doing great. Thanks for keeping my neck and back pain free during my pregnancy!
I want to thank you for giving me my life back. You are my and my hero. The last two years I was struggling with back problems and things were getting worse. The past 7 months, tennis matches were rapidly becoming a chore. I had to win my matches in two sets because after that my back pain would be so intense that I could no longer play at the level I am used to. I tried two physical therapists: one made it worse; the other helped a little but only for two days and I would be in pain again. My life was becoming miserable because my sports mean a lot to me and there was no solution in sight.
Fortunately my friend, a personal trainer, recommended Doctor Kennedy. After my first visit I knew I was in good hands. Dr. Kennedy did a thorough evaluation, unlike any I had been given before, and designed a comprehensive treatment plan for my specific issues. I'm now nearing the end of my treatment and playing three long sets is no problem. I actually play two matches some days and only the heat gets to me. Because I now no longer have any pain, it feels like I have been given a brand-new and very enjoyable life. It's an amazing feeling and I owe it to Dr. Kennedy and his exceptional dedication to his patients' wellness.
I am a fastpitch softball pitcher and played for Bellaire High School and now pitching at OSU. I have a full scholarship to Oklahoma State University. Dr. Kennedy has been great for my game. He has worked with keeping my muscles loose and has taught me the importance of keeping myself healthy. I first came to him with a forearm injury and now continue to come to him to keep my body in shape in preparation for college ball. He provides great care for me as a patient, but more importantly he shows a true interest in me as a competitive athlete. I can honestly say I would not be where I am today without his support and treatment. I would highly recommend him to any athlete.
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for your professionalism and expertise. As you well know I am 70 years old and have dealt with excruciating back and leg pain for the past year or so. I am so glad I found you, as after just a few treatments, I was able to finally walk with out pain.
You also were kind enough to show me the proper leg stretches to keep me in top shape and keep it from reoccurring.
Your knowledgeable and careful treatment has helped me a great deal, and I am very greatful.
It is with great pleasure and personal gratitude that I write this testimonial for Dr. Bart Kennedy. I was referred to Dr. Kennedy last fall, due to a problem with my right foot being turned out at an angle causing me to walk with a slight gait. I especially noticed the condition when I took up jogging which prompted me make an appointment.
I initially met with Dr. Kennedy who gave me an in-depth examination and explained the corrective plan to resolve the problem. I was immediately impressed that he was able to quickly identify the problem and come up with a corrective plan which I considered to be reasonable. I appreciated that he took the time to explain the problem to me in easy to understand terms as well as set my expectations by presenting in detail the corrective plan phases, associated time lines and cost.
It was recommended that I use orthodics, which has made a dramatic difference in how my feet feel while jogging or walking. Within a matter of just a few weeks I began to see a remarkable improvement in my condition. Throughout the course of my treatments I found Dr. Kennedy to be very methodical – I left each visit feeling that he took the time necessary to give me a very thorough series of adjustments. During each visit he took the time to explain the nature of the adjustments as well as identify progress made relative to the plan.
I highly recommend Dr. Kennedy to anybody with a sports or spine injury. My experience was very positive and I no longer walk with a gait problem. I was so satisfied with my results that I brought my son in to correct a problem with his right arm. My son is on the sophomore baseball team at Stratford High School and was experiencing severe fatigue in his throwing arm early in the game. Dr. Kennedy's initial exam revealed that his arm was out of alignment and that he had only about 60% -80% total strength in his arm compared to his other arm. Within a matter of weeks my son noticed the improvement and has since fully recovered.
Dr. Kennedy is both a very talented and compassionate professional. His technique and knowledge of sports chiropractic medicine are of the highest quality. As a person, I found him to be of high character and a very compassionate person. He took the time to listen to me. He was flexible and worked with me to accommodate my schedule and in certain cases combined visits to minimize travel to his office. I highly recommend Dr. Kennedy and believe that my son and I have greatly benefited from his skills as a chiropractor. I would strongly recommend that you consider using his services.


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David Thom
May 7, 1943 - September 4, 2012
David John Thom was born in Edam (Sask) on May 7, 1943. He died at the Abbotsford Hospital (BC) on Sep 4, 2012. Dave was predeceased by his parents Gordie and Mackey Thom. He is survived by his wife Pat and his two sons Aron (Shannon) and Brian (Karen) and their two sons Elwyn and Alden. He is also survived by Pat's sister and six brothers and their families. Dave spent his working life as an X-Ray Technician – for 15 years in Saskatoon, and then for 20 years at the Mission Memorial Hospital. He also liked to build and fix things with all of his tools. Dave and Pat played a lot of bridge for enjoyment and friendship. Dave left us bravely and gently and with great good humour. At Dave's request, there will be no funeral. No flowers please, make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in his name.
From: Teena Klassen
Hi Pat and family,
Just wanted to send our sincere and deepest sympathy in the passing of Dave.
My fondest memory is of Dave driving his car everyday to the ECU entrance, coming back towards Materiel Management, parking the car oposite my office window and sleeping in his car during his lunch break. Sometimes we'd walk past and he'd be fast asleep. He always woke up in time to go back to work.
Dave was always friendly, a little shy, but such a nice man. I know you will miss him terribly.
Sincerely Larry and Teena
From: Susan and George Clifford
We were sorry to hear about Dave's passing. He was a wonderful person to play bridge with. He never followed the rules, played by the seat of his pants and usually came out on top while always making the game enjoyable. Our deepest sympathy to you Pat and your family.
From: Garry and Sandra Wouters
Relation: School friend
Pat and family-David was our good friend during his school days. His sense of humour still brings smiles to our faces. Hard to believe that we now have reached the age where we must say good-byes.
From: Glenn & Eva Wouters
Relation: High school friend
So sorry to hear about David passing. In our early teenage years we were very good friends. His humor, his kindness ,his enjoyment of life made him a popular friend. Pat, Eva and I have an understanding of what you and David have gone through because Eva has cancer. Multiple myloma a cancer that can respond to treatment but not cured. Pat, when you are home NB stop for a visit. Wishing you and your family condolence.
From: Betty Desmarais (Lehman)
Relation: C.O.C.J. friend
I was so very sorry to read of your lose in the paper. Our thoughts are with you, remember the good times you shared with Dave.
We live in North Battleford now and I would dearly love to see you when you are this way.
From: Patricia Lukowich Lee
Relation: High school friend with Pat
God does not waste our pain…
Was so sad to read about Dave's passing. You two were a prime example of young love; it's refreshing to know that it will last forever. Love; I think of you often.
From: Derek Robinson
Relation: Fellow Curler
The Abbotsford Curling Club sends its thoughts and prayers to Dave's family. He was a good sport and the many team mates who had the pleasure of curling with Dave will remember him fondly.
From: Colleen Moore Rogers
Dear Pat and family, I just heard about David's passing and wanted to send my sympathy to you all. I was a year older than David but spent all our school years together in Edam and there always was an open door at his family home. Gordie, Mackie and David had deep family and community roots in Edam and will always be remembered.
Private service arrangements have been made.
Send Condolence - For David Thom


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AMD Radeon R7 260: Affordable DX11 GPU
by Marco Chiappetta — Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 12:01 AM EDT
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Introduction and Specifications
AMD is closing out the year with yet another new GPU announcement, though this one isn't quite like the last few we've brought you. If you've been hanging around here for any length of time recently, you've probably read about the semi-new Radeon R9 and R7 series cards that AMD launched back in early October. If that wasn't enough, the company soon followed up with the truly new, ultra-powerful Radeon R9 290X, based on the GPU formerly codenamed Hawaii. And then a few days after that, the slightly tamer Radeon R9 290 hit the scene, and at a very aggressive price point to boot. There's also been a bit of drama since then due to some significant performance variability between R9 290 and 290X series cards, but that's still playing out.
In the meantime, AMD wants to bring its GCN architecture, Mantle support, and TrueAudio engine down to ever lower price points, with a new member of the Radeon R7 family, dubbed the Radeon R7 260. As its name suggests, the Radeon R7 260 is very similar to its big brother, the R7 260X, which itself is similar to the previous-gen Radeon HD 7790. We'll explain just how closely related all of the cards are a little later, but for now, take a gander at the specs and reference card. We'll get to the performance on the pages ahead...
AMD Radeon R7 260 Reference Card
AMD Radeon R7 260
As you can surmise from the table above, the Radeon R7 260 is a trimmed down version of the Radeon R7 260X. The reference cards look virtually identical, but the lower-end Radeon R7 260's GPU features fewer active stream processors and the cards are outfitted with lower-clocked memory and smaller frame buffers.
Whereas the Radeon R7 260X sports the Bonaire GPU's full complement of 896 stream processors, the R7 260 has only 768. The R7 260 also has a lower peak engine clock of up to 1GHz. And 1GB of memory on the Radeon R7 260 clocks in at an effective data rate of 6.0Gbps versus 6.4Gbps on the 260X, though they both share the same 128-bit memory bus. The combined effect of fewer stream processors and lower memory and GPU clocks results in lower compute performance, fillrate, and memory bandwidth overall. For example, the Radeon R7 260 offers peak compute performance of 1.54TFLOPs and memory bandwidth of 96GB/s, while the higher-end R7 260X offers 1.97TFLOPS and 104GB/s.
Outputs on the card consist of dual, dual-link DVIs, a full sized HDMI, and a DisplayPort. Though there are only four ports, the card can power up to 6 monitors through the use of a DisplayPort MST hub, like the other members of the Radeon R7 and R9 series.
With all that said, the card you see here won't be sold at retail. AMD has informed us that all of its board partners will be offering custom Radeon R7 260 cards when they hit store shelves in a few weeks, hence the reason we're calling this article a preview.
Tags: AMD, Radeon, Gaming, graphics, dx11, R7 260
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package nl.xillio.migrationtool.dialogs;

import javafx.event.ActionEvent;
import javafx.fxml.FXML;
import javafx.scene.control.TextField;
import javafx.stage.DirectoryChooser;
import nl.xillio.migrationtool.gui.FXController;
import nl.xillio.migrationtool.gui.ProjectPane;
import nl.xillio.xill.util.settings.Settings;

import java.io.File;

/**
 * A dialog to add a new project.
 */
public class NewProjectDialog extends FXMLDialog {
    @FXML
    private TextField tfprojectname;
    @FXML
    private TextField tfprojectfolder;

    private final ProjectPane projectPane;
    private final String initalFoldervalue;
    private boolean hasBeenTypedInProjectFolder;

    /**
     * Default constructor.
     *
     * @param projectPane the projectPane to which this dialog is attached to.
     */
    public NewProjectDialog(final ProjectPane projectPane) {
        super("/fxml/dialogs/NewProject.fxml");

        this.projectPane = projectPane;
        setTitle("New Project");

        setProjectFolder(FXController.settings.simple().get(Settings.SETTINGS_GENERAL, Settings.DEFAULT_PROJECT_LOCATION));
        initalFoldervalue = tfprojectfolder.getText();
        tfprojectname.textProperty().addListener(this::typedInProjectName);
        tfprojectfolder.setOnKeyTyped(e -> hasBeenTypedInProjectFolder = true);
    }

    private void typedInProjectName(Object source, String oldValue, String newValue) {
        // The name changed. See if we need to fix this in the project folder field.
        // This we only do if the project folder field remains untouched
        if (isProjectFolderUntouched(newValue)) {
            setProjectFolder(initalFoldervalue + File.separator + newValue);
        }
    }

    private boolean isProjectFolderUntouched(String newValue) {
        String project = tfprojectfolder.getText();

        // If the project value equals the initial value then it is untouched
        if (project.equals(initalFoldervalue)) {
            hasBeenTypedInProjectFolder = false;
            return true;
        }

        // If anyone typed in this field it has been touched
        if (hasBeenTypedInProjectFolder) {
            return false;
        }

        // If the initial value isn't the prefix anymore is het been touched
        if (!project.startsWith(initalFoldervalue)) {
            return false;
        }

        int lastIndex = project.lastIndexOf(File.separatorChar);
        return project.substring(0, lastIndex).equals(initalFoldervalue);
    }

    /**
     * Set the default project folder
     *
     * @param folder project folder
     */
    public void setProjectFolder(final String folder) {
        tfprojectfolder.setText(folder);
    }

    @FXML
    private void browseBtnPressed(final ActionEvent event) {
        DirectoryChooser chooser = new DirectoryChooser();
        chooser.setInitialDirectory(getInitialDirectory());

        File result = chooser.showDialog(getScene().getWindow());
        if (result != null) {
            tfprojectfolder.setText(result.getPath());

            // If we have no project name yet we want to auto fill this
            if (tfprojectname.getText().isEmpty()) {
                tfprojectname.setText(result.getName());
            }
        }
    }

    @FXML
    private void cancelBtnPressed(final ActionEvent event) {
        close();
    }

    @FXML
    private void okayBtnPressed(final ActionEvent event) {
        String projectName = tfprojectname.getText();
        String projectFolder = tfprojectfolder.getText();

        if (projectPane.newProject(projectName, projectFolder, "")) {
            close();
        }
    }

    public File getInitialDirectory() {
        // Set directory
        if (tfprojectfolder.getText().isEmpty()) {
            return new File(System.getProperty("user.home"));
        }

        File currentFolder = new File(tfprojectfolder.getText());
        while (currentFolder != null && !currentFolder.exists()) {
            currentFolder = currentFolder.getParentFile();
        }

        return currentFolder;
    }
}

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Q: Find the value of k which makes f a density function. Observe the following probability density function for a continuous random variable X
$$f (x) = \begin{cases}
k\sqrt x (1-x) &\text{ for }x\in(0,1)\\
 0 &\text{ otherwise}
\end{cases}
$$
Find the value of $k$ which makes $f$ a density function.
My thoughts, is it the integral from $0$ to $1$ of $f(x)$?

A: We must choose $k$ so that $\int_0^1 k(1-x)\sqrt{x}\,dx=1$. So we need to evaluate the integral.
For the evaluation, let $x=u^2$. Then $dx=2u\,du$, and we find $k$ such that
$$\int_0^1 2k(u^2-u^4)\,du=1.$$

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Peony plants live for 20 years or more.
1 How Do You Deadhead Peonies?
3 When to Prune Peonies?
Peonies (Paeonia spp.) produce large, multi-petaled flowers in early summer but have bushy foliage that remains through fall. Most peonies grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8. Cutting back dead peonies, whether just the faded blooms or the dying foliage, helps them remain healthy so they can return next summer.
Proper sanitation of your pruning tools helps prevent disease problems, such as fungal disease and botrytis blight, in the peony bed. Use sharp, clean shears disinfected in a 10 percent bleach solution. Make the bleach solution by mixing 1 part bleach with 9 parts water in a bucket. Soak the shears in the solution for 10 minutes before pruning, then dip the shears in the solution for a quick disinfection when moving between plants or after cutting off a diseased peony flower or leaf.
Peony flowers begin fading in early summer. Removing the dead blooms, called deadheading, improves the plant's appearance and encourages healthy growth because the peony won't waste energy trying to form seed. Make the cut behind the swollen base of the spent bloom to remove the entire seed structure. Peonies may set two or three buds on each stem, so avoid cutting into the other buds if they haven't yet finished flowering. Remove the entire flower stem back to its base after all the buds have finished blossoming.
The peony's bushy foliage remains green through summer, providing a lush backdrop to other summer flower varieties. You can trim out individual dead leaves at any time during the growing season using your disinfected shears. The foliage dies back naturally in fall or early winter. Cut back the leaves to within 2 inches of the ground after they begin to die. Leaves left on the plant over winter may harbor unwanted pests or disease organisms.
A dense peony clump may perform poorly or become more prone to disease because of poor air circulation. Thin out some of the interior stems in summer to improve the health of the plant. Peonies especially need thinning if they are suffering from fungal growth, which is usually a result of moist conditions and poor air circulation. Remove up to a quarter of the interior stems after flowering so light and air can penetrate to the center of the peony clump. Remove all clippings from the bed after each pruning so they don't harbor disease organisms.
Harrington, Jenny. "Cutting Dead Peonies Off a Bush." Home Guides | SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/cutting-dead-peonies-off-bush-99886.html. Accessed 20 April 2019.


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Electric Vehicle Policy Passed in Delhi Cabinet, 5 Lakh EVs to be Registered by 2024
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Delhi Cabinet has passed the Electric Vehicle Policy for the capital region with aim to reduce air pollution.
Arjit Garg | News18.com Arjit_Garg
Updated:January 13, 2020, 11:57 AM IST
File photo of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi has announced today that the Cabinet has approved the electric vehicle policy of the Delhi Government. Kejriwal said that his government's aim is to register at least 25% electric vehicles by 2024. The electric vehicles will mostly include two-wheelers and commercial vehicles. He further added that in the next 5 years, we estimate that 5 lakh electric vehicles will be registered.
The Delhi EV Policy is ambitious in scope and vision and aims to reduce the air pollution from the national capital region, which has been a problem for the UT for years now.
Arvind Kejriwal, has also announced a subsidy on two-wheelers basis on the wattage of the battery, which stands at Rs 5000 / per kw. Electric 2-wheelers only account for less than 0.2 percent in the capital.
Scrapping policy is also part of the EV policy and customers who decide to scrape their old two-wheelers will get a rebate of Rs 5000 on a new EV.
The Chief Minister also announced that 250 EV charging stations will be installed in Delhi in the next one year.
Two-wheeler taxi operators like Ola and Uber will have special provisions in the EV policy. Last-mile delivery and food delivery two-wheelers to be converted to electric vehicles.
A subsidy of Rs 30,000 for electric three-wheelers will also be provided along with 5% benefit on registration.
On four wheelers, Rs 10,000/ kwh subsidy will be given upto a maximum Rs 1.5 lakh. Delhi government will also procure more electric vehicles for official purposes.
The EV Policy which was first tabled in November 2018 aims to save Rs 6000 crore in fuel expenditure and reduce 4.8 million tonne CO2 emissions.
Delhi EV Policy
| Edited by: Arjit Garg
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The Brevard Zoo's Sea Turtle Healing Center has announced that Shanon Gann, a Florida Atlantic University biology graduate with 15 years experience working in wildlife rehabilitation and research, has been appointed to head the zoo's sea turtle rehabilitation and healing center. Gann served as the zoo's sea turtle program coordinator from July 2016 until she was promoted to head the center. Gann succeeds Melanie Stadler, who oversaw the center for three years.
Shanon Gann will oversee the staff, including 50+ volunteers, as they work to rehabilitate injured sea turtles brought to the center.
Gann will oversee efforts to help injured sea turtles that are brought into the healing center, and will coordinate with the more than 50 volunteers who contribute their time to keep the facility running. The center is part of the zoo's department of veterinary programs, led by Dr. Trevor Zachariah.
You can follow the progress of the sea turtles who arrive at the center via the zoo's "Meet the Patients" turtle rehabilitation blog.


In recent months, a few customers have asked our Professional Services to help integrate RSA SecurID tokens with their implementation of Centrify Server Suite. I'm not here to argue the merits of MFA, in particular RSA SecurID, but if you want to read up on regulatory trends, Corey Williams's blog on "...PCI Multi-Factor Authentication is Now Required for Everyone..." gives you the highlights.
The focus of this quick tech blog is to give you the general steps necessary to install and configure DirectControl and RSA SecurID to enable two factor authentication (2FA) for a Linux environment.
First, follow the installation steps to install both Centrify DirectControl as well as SecurID agents. You must join your linux host to Active Directory as well as register your linux host with the SecurID management server. Make sure your linux host is part of a Centrify Zone. At this point, you should verify that a zoned enabled user can log in to the linux host using their AD credentials.
When the DirectControl agent is enabled, the pam_centrifydc.so lines are added to system-auth. In order to trigger SecurID to request a token, you must add the pam_securid.so line above.
Restart any authentication process that is able to read the PAM stack including SSHD. Most of the time, a process restart is not necessary.
Test the new configuration by using an ssh client to access the linux host. After entering an AD user name that has been zone enabled, you should be prompted first for the SecurID token then you will be prompted for an AD password.
Pretty easy to integrate Centrify DirectControl with RSA SecurID.
A lot of times, SecurID tokens are required only by certain user groups who are responsible for day to day privileged administration of the environment. For example, obtaining root level access on a linux box would require 2FA while a user switching to a service account by way of 'dzdo su - serviceaccount' might not require 2FA.
RSA supports the ability to require token authentication for users that are part of a certain unix group. Since Centrify can easily integrate AD groups at the linux OS level, let us run through the steps to configure this.
If you are planning to use an AD group, this AD group must be Zone enabled through Centrify. Additionally, you can choose to use a local unix group, but you must make sure you populate the zone enabled AD users into that local unix group.
Again, restart any authentication process that is able to read the PAM stack including SSHD. Most of the time, a process restart is not necessary. You can easily test this setup by logging in to the linux host with AD users that are part of the unix group that is required to use 2FA as well AD users that are not part of the same unix group. The latter should not be prompted for a SecurID token.
We only address linux hosts with the above setup. If you are interested in configuring Solaris or AIX for SecurID integration in conjunction with Centrify DirectControl or if you want to integrate SecurID with Centrify OpenSSH, follow the link to a Centrify white paper: "DirectControl and RSA SecurID"


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Q: Backslash-n not interpreted as newline when printed? Given a simple map:
combinations  = {'a':11, 'b': 12, 'c': 13}

Let us print its entries on separate lines:
print('Combinations: ', '\n'.join(str(c) for c in combinations.iteritems()))

.. or maybe not ..
('Combinations: ', "('a', 11)\n('c', 13)\n('b', 12)")

Why is the \n not interpreted as a newline here?

A: You're using Python 2 rather than Python 3, so the print is actually printing a tuple. Converting a tuple to a string applies repr to its elements.
Either

*

*switch to Python 3,

*use __future__ to get the print function in Python 2,
from __future__ import print_function

*or remove the tuple.
print 'Combinations: ', '\n'.join(str(c) for c in combinations.iteritems())

A: I'm not sure to understand the question, however it is not an issue with print() or '\n', see the follow example:
print('first\nsecond\nthird')
first
second
third

If you want to print a key,value to each line, you can do the follow
print('\n'.join(str(c[0]) + ": " + str(c[1]) for c in combinations.iteritems()))
a: 11
c: 13
b: 12


The Creative Change Retreat brings together a diverse group of leading artists, entertainers, media makers, advocates, activists, and funders committed to transformative social change.
This national retreat combines intimate strategy sessions, group conversations, showcases of innovative work and interactive presentations to create fertile ground for sharing, connection, and reflection to inspire, amplify and mobilize support for social justice values and solutions. The first retreat, held in 2009, was initiated by a group of social justice, philanthropic, and arts leaders that include Alan Jenkins, Connie Heller, Jason P. Drucker, Michelle Coffey, and Ann Beeson.
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The Morgan School
Track is Back
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Last week on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, The Morgan School Track team participated in a practice track meet. It was a way for all the new runners to get a feel about the whole thing worked.
Senior Sam Shapiro has been running Indoor Track since he was a freshman, and when he was asked if he liked Indoor Track, he replied with, "Yes, very much". Sam runs the 4×8, 4×4, Sprint Medley, and the mile on occasion.
Senior Lucas Lennox participated in the 4×2 and long jump for the first meet of this new season. When asked if he liked it, Lucas responded with, "I love it. I get pissed when we don't have Saturday Track practices."
There are a lot of new participants this year from the Freshmen Class. Although there are a lot of them they each seem to enjoy it more than the next.
Freshman Grace Roman ran the 4×2 for her first meet. When asked how she felt about Indoor Track, her response was, "It's really fun!"
Freshman Bryce Thomas also ran the 4×2 for the previous event along with the 55 meter dash. "Overall, I really like it!" exclaims Bryce.
Freshman Matt Koziy participated in three events for his first meet. He ran on the 4×4 and 4×8 team and did the high jump. Matt is enjoying his Indoor Track experience.
Freshman Quinn Pender ran the 55 meter dash for his first meet and answered with, "Yes" when he was asked if he was enjoying it.
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