#Janet Ng

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[willowbilly]

Hi!

Do you have any recommendations for resources on Inuit names in the mid 19th century? I’m working on a post-canon The Terror fic and I want names for OCs.

Ii, sure thing! I don't know of any Inuit name databases in modern standardized orthography, specifically, but I have some resources!

Most important is to keep dialect, orthography, and the kinship system in mind. If your OCs are Ugřuliŋmiut, Qikiqtarmiut, Natchiliŋmiut, or any other speakers of what may possibly be termed a Nattilingmiutut (sub)dialect, I'd suggest hewing toward phonetically modern Natchiliŋmiutut in the way that I think the book ᐊᒡᓗ | Aglu | The Breathing Hole does for its Inuktut starting from Act One in 1535 onward, resulting in intervocalic [h] rather than [s] and so on, as this way one can more closely rely on available resources that reflect today's modern language. If one uses modern standardized orthography, then try to standardize all the names alike into the same qaliujaaqpait, for example by representing the voiced velar nasal [ŋ] phoneme with either /ŋ/ or /ng/ throughout all names; otherwise, keep period-typical spelling for all the names, and note that you may need to “de-update” names from modern standardized spelling so that they meet the same nonstandard standard. “Aglukkaq” is spelled in modern standardized orthography; “Aglooka” is in period-typical nonstandardized orthography. Modern standardized orthographies for Inuit languages are highly phonemic, meaning that the spelling systems' graphemes more consistently correlate to the languages' phonemes, and usage of modern standardized orthography in the historical setting could imply that the POV character is better able to discern how the language actually sounds. Kinship terms would be usual in place of speaking a relative's name, and people adopted into a community would be given kinship terms or, with a name, the kinship terms that correspond to their namesake. Inuit names are all functionally unisex!

Inuit naming is a brief article by Peter Irniq. He mentions the -nnuaq and -nnuałłuk postbases as the Natchiliŋmiutut ones preferred over other Canadian dialects' -kuluk.

Janet Tamalik McGrath's master's thesis Conversations with Nattilingmiut elders on conflict and change: Naalattiarahuarnira touches on the kinship system's traditional usage.

I highly recommend going through The Netsilik Eskimos: Social Life and Spiritual Culture by Knud Rasmussen, wherein his census record as many names as he could in his own orthography, influenced by his fluency in Kalaallisut. The name “Orpingalik” from his orthography may be modernized to “Uqpiŋalik;” “Qaqortingneq” to “Qakuqti’niq;” “Uvlúnuaq” to “Uplunnuaq;” “mane·lAq” to “Maniilaq;” “kiɳmiArtɔq” to “Kiŋmiaqtuq;” et cetera.

Modern Inuktut language surnames are all derived from traditional given names, so looking at prominent Inuit figures, and at who is portrayed and credited in media such as on IsumaTV, can yield great results! Though note that some names will be dialect-specific, and many surname spellings predate standardization. Thus, surnames such as Louie Kamookak's and Sammy Kogvik's would be standardized to “Qamukkaaq” and “Qurvik” respectively.

The Natchilingmiut Uqauhingit | Natchilingmiutut Dictionary is indispensable, both for with which to double-check one's spelling, and for the nouns therein that may make for suitable names! Common nouns like tuktu “caribou,” ujarak “rock,” and kuplu “thumb” are all solid choices. If one is feeling daring, one may even combine a verb root with the intransitive indicative mood singular verb ending +ř/tuq (+řuq after vowels, +tuq after consonants) to make a noun participle. Postbases like -nnuaq (noun-to-noun; “the small Noun”) and -’ř/-rřuaq (noun-to-noun; “the big Noun”) may additionally be incorporated so long as one is confident of one's grammatical synthesizing.

To that aim, the sites uqausiit.ca and tusaalanga.ca are really very wonderful, uqausiit being a dictionary, tuhaalaŋa having a glossary with more than a few audio entries, and both holding extremely useful grammar basics on several central Canadian Inuit language varieties that include Natchiliŋmiutut! Other great sites I recommend are inuktitutcomputing.ca (grammar and some Natchiliŋmiutut in the dictionary); inuinnaqtun.ca (closely related language Inuinnaqtun resources); and inupiaqonline.com (Alaskan Iñupiatun language dictionary)! The Inuktitut Magazine archive is available online for free as well!

Everyone should also read Aglu, because I hath saith. One should cry for Aŋu’řuaq, that good bear. (Natchiliŋmiutut translation included!)

Any mistakes herein are mine; if spotted, feel free to please correct! (A variant by the qakuqhi- in the dictionary may be Qakuqhi’niq…and perhaps Qakuqhinniq would furthermore be the better standardization as I am unsure as to whose precise subdialects assimilate the latter [t] in what I presume is the ∓tit- morpheme into /’/ versus /n/, and so on…) I do hope this is helpful!

[juune-moon]

Previously on: Braving the Elements

In the latest episode of the official Avatar-verse podcast, hosted by Janet Varney (va for Korra), we heard from Elsa Garagarza and Angela Song Mueller, both of whom worked on the show. Bryan Konietzko was also present and this exchange happened when asked about ships:

JV: Ships! Any ships that you like, that you lean into, in the course of Avatar?

ASM: Elsa? Do you have a-? [laughing]

EG: You know what? I was very shallow so I always liked the zutara ship [laughing] because they were both tall and handsome, so I always shipped them together, but that was so shallow. But no, my favorite ship will always be k@t@@ng, so [he] ended up being quite a handsome man.

ASM: Yeah!

JV: That’s very true.

EG: I just go with the classics.

ASM: Yeah, I—Zutara for me. I don’t know, there’s something about the 12 year old or 11 year old falling in love I felt was a little like…mmmm, you know? Seeing my kids around that age right now too, it’s just a little like, I’m not ready for them falling in love [laughs].

JV: I hear ya, it’s been a large topic, I mean for being quote-unquote shallow, it’s been a real topic of conversation on Braving the Elements because a lot of people feel that way, a lot of people feel like— A@ng really feels— of course he goes through something as well, but it’s true, it can be hard for us to overcome his first moment of seeing Katara and us kind of going: Aww! Versus…

ASM: Yeah

JV: …you know, the energy between Katara and Zuko, but uh—

BK: Bad boy doesn’t always win y’all!

[laughing]

JV: He’s not that bad!

BK: I’m filling the roll of Dante right now—

ASM: I love this

[more laughing]

JV: He’s not that bad. [doing her best impression of Dante Basco] Bad boy doesn’t always win.

BL: He hired an assassin to kill Aang!

ASM: I mean…

BK: Is she just supposed to look over that on their date? You know?

JV [as Dante]: This guy…

BK: Like, “remember that time you hired an assassin?”

JV [still as Dante]: Listen, his—he had a dad that was not cool, umm. [Bryan laughing] His dad was very bad, he had to overcome that.

Regular JV: I mean listen, I could do that forever, I’m not gonna put you all, or Dante through my impression of him forever.

[all giggling]

End of topic.

I just found some things interesting. First of all, I was squirming in my seat knowing that Bryan was there, just waiting for his response! And he did what I expected which was to completely disregard Zuko’s entire arc lol!

Zuko≠bad boy!!! #zukoisaturtleduck

And zutara as ‘shallow’? But @@ng grows up to be handsome! That’s not shallow?? That argument never made any sense to me since it’s the other way around!

I do commend Janet, ever the diplomatic avatar, still fighting that zutara fight! Incidentally, she has stated on the show that she also ships zutara (and I just love her). It’s always interesting to me to hear from the people who worked on the show, especially around br¥k£.

Thoughts? Does anyone else listen to this podcast? Will I be able to sleep tonight? Find out next time on: struggling through life!

[bruisedbanana]

That sinking feeling I get when everyone in gay relationships is a darkskin black or Asian stud/masc with a lightskin, latino, asian skinny woman 🫷🙂‍↔️🫸 titi not mad she’s just hurt.

It’s just a slap in the face to see that darkskin black women are only desired when they present as a hyper masculine individual.

It really fucking sucks because I’m a femme black woman and I just feel like I will never be desired unless I’m masculine or skinny asf. I

t’s so crazy because being in gay/queer spaces have really opened my eyes to my own internalised fat phobia as a fat person myself. I find my self thinking things like “I can’t date her because she’s bigger than me” which I find to be absolutely fucking bizarre and disturbing because it represents how I see myself as a fat black queer person.

I think in my head I have registered my self as the most masculine person to ever stomp on the planet so when I see people I.e masculine presenting, fat, darkskin black women it’s like my fears, hatred materialised into everything I’ve been thought to hate about myself and black women in general.

Fatphobia is literally fucking ridiculous because I’ve been conned into believing that fat black women do not deserve to be loved and adored so therefore I cannot fathom extending my love and adoration to my greatest misconception of my self and other black women who choose to present as such.

“Skinny is the goal” or “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feel” I find these motifs lurking around me as I navigate my way through dating In heterosexual and queer spaces but in the wise words of my dear friend Janet Regina “nothing tastes as good as a smoky hickory barbecue from wingstop feels”.

It’s crazy because I find my self remembering those words she said in a passing comment. Because ALLEGEDLY happiness and fulfilment does not come from £at!ng d!s0rd£rs and comments adoring the skinny body you ⭐️ved yourself for

Sometimes it comes from a “smoky hickory barbecue with a side of ranch”

[javic-piotr-thane]

Torchwood: Among Us Part 3, VORTEX June 2023

[putting the actual article under a readmore because it contains spoilers for the first boxset! and also because I want to be kind to y'all's dashes lol]

APOCALYPSE NOW

To British television viewers, Janet Ellis is a familiar and beloved face. Best known as a presenter on Blue Peter and also as the mum of pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor, it shouldn’t be forgotten she was once a guest star in Doctor Who when she played Teka in The Horns of Nimon. And now, she’s coming face to face with the Torchwood team playing a character named Janet!

Torchwood: Among Us 3 features a quartet of adventures with How I Conquered the World, written by Ash Darby, Tim Foley and James Goss; Doomscroll by Ash Darby; Heistland by Tim Foley and The Apocalypse Starts at 6pm by James Goss.

The team, with Yvonne Hartman (Tracy-Ann Oberman), Ng (Alexandria Riley), Orr (Samantha Béart), Mr Colchester (Paul Clayton) and Tyler Steele (Jonny Green) are surviving against the odds as it seems that the whole world has been turned against the organisation. But who is behind this? It’s time to find out.

How I Conquered the World has been co-written by the three writers of this set. Writer James, also the producer of the series, explains: “Episode nine is where we find out what set Torchwood up and why it did it. It ties into all of the stories so far in the season. Who turned a cul-de-sac into killers, who was persecuting Colin, who was behind Voloshnik and what Bilis was doing in the Torchwood Hub? It’s also a story about our lives now, and how, if we really are angrier all the time, where does all that anger go? It’s an interesting piece of storytelling and features some use of artificial voices, which is curiously rewarding and sometimes hilarious.”

Co-author Tim was delighted to work on a collaboration for the first story in this set. He says: “Oh, it was wonderful. Writing Torchwood is always a team sport. It’s great building a series like this together – I’ve had such a good time with James and Ash.”

The second adventure, Doomscroll by Ash, features a very recognisable world with social media influencers. James explains: “Episode 10 might be the one where Twitter goes, ‘I cringed so hard at this’! Something’s killing influencers and Torchwood have to stop it. It’s got a lot of very dark humour in it and truly disturbing situations. The cast are all phenomenal, delivering some lines that are probably unsayably weird. It might be the most relevant thing we’ve ever done, or it might be way off beam, or it might be the kind of thing you listen to in 2027 and go, ‘What’s an influencer?’”

The next story Heistland has been written by Tim. James says: “Episode 11 sees Torchwood Cardiff and their Icelandic equivalent carrying out two heists. Yvonne Hartman sets out to steal a crypto currency before an auction that could end the world. When it was scripted we were still getting our head around NFTs. Now it’s coming out after the bankruptcy of Sam BankmanFried and seems strangely wise. A lot of it is set in the French city of Carcassonne, which is beautiful and very dear to Tim’s heart. Clearly he thought, ‘Where’s the least likely place to base a crypto currency?’. It’s joyous to get Kai Owen back, and Rhys and the mysterious Kristin’s dynamic make me long for more Torchwood Iceland.”

Tim was delighted to be able to send Torchwood to Iceland. He agrees: “Absolutely! After we went there for Misty Eyes, James was keen we returned. It was fun to send Yvonne to France as well – gives a real international flavour to what we expect from ‘heist’ stories.” But has Tim actually ever visited Iceland? He concedes: “No! I’m a fraud! I do have friends from there though. I’d love to visit. And it was fun learning facts about the country. No trains in Iceland! Outrageous.”

Summing up the story, Tim says: “Yvonne performs a heist and Rhys tries to stop her! Or is it the other way around? I love writing for Rhys. Whether he’s barbecuing or making delicious sandwiches, I always seem to be feeding him. And giving him nice warm jumpers. That’s all I want to do for characters I love. And there’s something that happens in a turret that’ll get the listeners talking.”

The Apocalypse Starts at 6pm concludes the series and features the aforementioned Janet Ellis. James says: “Episode 12 was the most glorious, starstruck day in studio since we got Sir Michael Palin in! We had Janet Ellis, MBE, playing a national treasure called Janet. It’s essentially, ‘What if you found out the world was going to end during The One Show? How would they cover it?’ And the answer is this episode. It features riots, kidnapping, aliens and reasonable Christmas gifting tips. The regulars are all wondrous throughout, playing very different aspects of their characters, and, madly, Janet walks away with it.

“We were worried she’d push back on some of the lines, but she really went for it. If you’ve ever wanted to hear a Blue Peter presenter swear, then you’re in for a treat! Janet agreed to it because, of all wonders, she worked with Paul Clayton back in the day and he took her out to lunch and talked her into it. We don’t deserve that man.”

[rickmoya]

the books I read in 2022

Picture Me Gone, Meg Rossoff

Little Fires Everywhere, Celeste Ng

William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Mean Girls, Ian Doescher

Food as Communication, Communication as Food, ed. Janet Cramer, Carlinta Greene and Lynn Walters (1)

How To Live With Your Teenager, Peter Buntman and Eleanor Saris (2)

Fablehaven: Keys to the Demon Prison, Brandon Mull

Good Omens, Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett

Channel of Peace, Kevin Tuerff (3)

Hatchet, Gary Paulsen

The Pigman, Paul Zindel

Fish in a Tree, Lynda Mullaly Hunt

The Midnight Library, Matt Haig

The Hunger Pains, The Harvard Lampoon (4)

Good Eats: The Final Years, Alton Brown

Dragonwatch, Brandon Mull

A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again, David Foster Wallace

Big Fish, Daniel Wallace

Because Internet, Gretchen McCulloch

Dragonwatch: Wrath of the Dragon King, Brandon Mull (5)

You Can Date Boys When You’re Forty, Dave Barry

italics: read it before bold: read it to my kid in bed struck: unfinished

Woof. Bad year for reading. I don’t even have a good explanation for why my numbers dropped so precipitously from previous years. Perhaps continued struggle with the to-read shelf and what it signifies. It got even bigger this year, as my intentions eclipsed my performance. I know I was busier with school, going back in person and taking on more classes. But still. This is pitiful.

This year’s only goal: clear that fucking shelf. (28.) If I can read more than that, it’s a bonus.

NOTES

This is a collection of essays given to me when I finished my master’s. I finally got to it this year, and chipped my way through it while waiting in the car for kids to be done with activities. As mentioned above, it took most of the year.

I bought this book as part of a $2-a-bag library clear-out sale not long after graduating from college. Not grad school — undergrad. At the time, I think I was looking for ideas on how to be a good teacher, or to maintain a connection with youth for my writing. Like ... why do I still have it? But the 1980s discussion of how to have open and trusting communication was still surprisingly valid.

True story about being on a plane that was diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, because of 9/11 attacks. I had to read it before we went to see Come From Away (spousal assignment of sorts).

I found this in an Airbnb in San Diego on our summer vacation. It’s a parody of The Hunger Games and is as stupid as it sounds.

Really starting to get sick of this universe, just in time for my son to get the next book in the series for Christmas/birthday. I didn’t realize how much was left to go when I posted this initially, but we’re more than 2/3rds through and will finish so I’m still putting a number on it/not counting it for 2023.

[oscarwoodland]

Gotham Awards 2024 Nominations

Best Feature

Anora

Babygirl

Challengers

A Different Man

Nickel Boys

Best International Feature

All We Imagine As Light

Green Border

Hard Truths

Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell

Vermiglio

Best Documentary Feature

Dahomey

Intercepted

No Other Land

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

Sugarcane

Union

Best Director

Payal Kapadia (All We Imagine As Light)

Sean Baker (Anora)

Guan Hu (Black Dog)

Jane Schoenbrun (I Saw the TV Glow)

RaMell Ross (Nickel Boys)

Best Screenplay

Nathan Silver & C. Mason Wells (Between The Temples)

Ryûsuke Hamaguchi (Evil Does Not Exist)

Sam H. Freeman & Ng Choon Ping (Femme)

Azazel Jacobs (His Three Daughters)

Annie Baker (Janet Planet)

Breakthrough Director

Shuchi Talati (Girls Will Be Girls)

India Donaldson (Good One)

Alessandra Lacorazza (In the Summers)

Vera Drew (The People's Joker)

Mahdi Fleifel (To a Land Unknown)

Outstanding Lead Performance

Pamela Anderson (The Last Showgirl)

Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)

Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)

Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths)

Nicole Kidman (Babygirl)

Keith Kupferer (Ghostlight)

Mikey Madison (Anora)

Demi Moore (The Substance)

Saoirse Ronan (The Outrun)

Justice Smith (I Saw the TV Glow)

Outstanding Supporting Performance

Yura Borisov (Anora)

Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)

Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson)

Brigette Lundy-Paine (I Saw the TV Glow)

Natasha Lyonne (His Three Daughters)

Clarence Maclin (Sing Sing)

Katy O'Brien (Love Lies Bleeding)

Guy Pearce (The Brutalist)

Adam Pearson (A Different Man)

Brian Tyree Henry (The Fire Inside)

Breakthrough Performer

Lily Collias (Good One)

Ryan Destiny (The Fire Inside)

Maisy Stella (My Old Ass)

Izaac Wang (Dìdi)

Brandon Wilson (Nickel Boys)

[ulkaralakbarova]

A devoted wife and mother leads a secret life as a CIA agent until her husband’s article exposes a scandal, putting her identity and loved ones at risk. As her world crumbles, she must navigate the fallout of her double life. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Valerie Plame: Naomi Watts Joseph Wilson: Sean Penn Sam Plame: Sam Shepard Bill: Noah Emmerich Jack: Michael Kelly Jim Pavitt: Bruce McGill Scooter Libby: David Andrews Paul: Tim Griffin Dr. Zahraa: Liraz Charhi Hammad: Khaled El Nabawy Chanel Suit: Sonya Davison Tabir Secretary #1: Vanessa Chong Hafiz: Anand Tiwari Tabir Secretary #2: Stephanie Chai Fred: Ty Burrell Sue: Jessica Hecht Steve: Norbert Leo Butz Lisa: Rebecca Rigg Diana: Brooke Smith Jeff: Tom McCarthy Samantha Wilson: Ashley Gerasimovich Trevor Wilson: Quinn Broggy CIA Tour Leader: Nicholas Sadler CPD Agent: Iris Bahr Minister of Mines – Niger: Ghazil Joe Turner: Kristoffer Ryan Winters Nervous Analyst #1: Louis Ozawa CIA Analyst #1: Sean Mahon Professor Badawi: Mohamed Abdel Fatah Kim: Rashmi Rao Nervous Dave: David Denman Nervous Analyst #2: Remy Auberjonois Ali: Sunil Malhotra Jordan Officer #1: Kevin Makely Mukhabarat Officer: Mousa Al Satari Hammad’s Son: Rafat Basel Hammad’s Wife: Maysa Abdel Sattar B.U. Professor: Judith Resnik B.U. Student #1: Ben Mac Brown B.U. Student #2: Satya Bhabha Iraqi Scientist #1: Nabil Koni Iraqi Scientist #2: Mohammad Al Sawalqa Beth: Jenny Maguire Pete: David Warshofsky Ari Fleischer: Geoffrey Cantor Journalist #1: David Ilku Journalist #2: Deidre Goodwin Journalist #3: Donna Placido Karl Rove: Adam LeFevre Steven Hadley: Brian McCormack Andrew Card: James Rutledge Cathie Martin: Tricia Munford David Addington: Michael Goodwin Mr. Tabir: Nassar Dir. of CIA Operations: Chet Grissom Internal Security Officer: James Joseph O’Neil Supporter #1: Danni Lang Supporter #2: Jane Lee Field Reporter #1: James Moye Field Reporter #2: Judy Maier Diane Plame: Polly Holliday Businessman #1: Kola Ogundiran Businessman #2: Byron Utley Right Wing Reporter: Anastasia Barzee DC Cab Driver: Sanousi Sesay Barista (uncredited): Angela Lewis Deceased Soldier’s Daughter (uncredited): Michelle E. Mancini UN Diplomat (uncredited): Rebekah Paltrow Neumann Iraqi Server (uncredited): Barbara Grace Romano Four Seasons Waitress (uncredited): Satu Runa Warehouse Supervisor (uncredited): Kaipo Schwab Head Paparazzo (uncredited): Harry L. Seddon Turkish Diplomat (uncredited): Kent Sladyk Vietnam Vet at Rally (uncredited): Bill Walters Film Crew: Producer: Doug Liman Screenplay: John-Henry Butterworth Producer: Jez Butterworth Book: Joseph Wilson Associate Producer: Sean Gesell Makeup Department Head: Michal Bigger Line Producer: Pete Singh Key Hair Stylist: Amanda Miller Line Producer: Anadil Hossain Line Producer: Bruce Wayne Gillies Line Producer: Carson Ng Original Music Composer: John Powell Executive Producer: Mohamed Khalaf Al-Mazrouei Associate Producer: Gerry Robert Byrne Line Producer: Wesam Seif Elislam Hairstylist: Lisa Hazell Book: Valerie Plame Executive Producer: Jeff Skoll Co-Producer: Avram Ludwig Stunt Coordinator: G. A. Aguilar Stunt Coordinator: Peter Bucossi Co-Producer: Kim H. Winther Casting: Joseph Middleton Producer: Bill Pohlad Co-Producer: David Sigal Producer: Janet Zucker Set Decoration: Sara Parks Executive Producer: David Bartis Executive Producer: Mari-Jo Winkler Costume Design: Cindy Evans Producer: Jerry Zucker Editor: Christopher Tellefsen Stunts: Anthony Vincent Producer: Akiva Goldsman Art Direction: Kevin Bird Production Design: Jess Gonchor Stunts: Stephen A. Pope Executive Producer: Kerry Foster Movie Reviews:

[org3]

Under The Eclipse (4/4)

Ilang araw narin ang nakalipas simula ng umuwi sila sa Pilipinas, dahil inilipat si jelo ng ospital. Sa ilang araw na hindi parin nag babago ang lagay ni jelo ay mas lumalala pa ito, si jelo ay nakitaan ng pag kalat ng kagaw sa kanyang katawan, unti unti nitong pinapahina ang katawan ni jelo, hanggang sa isang araw, nagising nalamang si janet dahil sa pagalingawngaw ng malakas na ingay ng makina sa buong kwarto, agad siyang tumawag ng mga doktor upang tignan ang asawa niya na ngayon ay nangingisay kasabay ng malakas na pagtunog ng makina, si jelo ay sa kasamaang palad ay hindi kinaya at tuluyang kumalat ang kagaw sa kanyang katawan at siyang dahilan ng tuluyang pagkamatay ni jelo, inilibing ang labi ni jelo ilang araw lang makalipas ang kanyang burol, kung kailangan buntis si janet sa kanilang unang anak ay tsaka pa nawala ang kanyang pinakamamahal na asawa. Ilang buwan ang nakalipas sariwa parin para kay janet ang pagkawala ni jelo, palaging dumudungaw sa durungawan si janet at inaalala ang masasaya nilang ala-ala at ang araw kung kailan nag-umpisang magkagulo ang lahat. Si janet sa huling pagkakataon ay muling dumungaw sa durungawan habang nakahaplos sa kanyang tiyan at buong pusong nagpasya na iyon na ang huling beses na dudungaw siya sa durungawan na may kirot sa puso dahil sa pagkawala ng kanyang asawa, nangangako siya na uusad siya sa pangungulila at aalagaang niyang mabuti ang kanilang anak, si janet ay nanganak kinabukasan, at ligtas na isinilang ang kanyang malusog na lalaking sanggol, "mamahalin kita ng awanggan katulad ng pagmamahal ko sa iyong ama" "awanggan kayong nasa puso ko", huling salita ni janet matapos ang kanyang masalimuot na pagsubok sa buhay. THE END.

[queenlynerdy]

I'll remember this until I die...

Grabe ang trato ng mundo sa mama ko🥺

Even your kamag anak will treat you like trash🥺

I just wanted to post this, to make sure I'll get revenge

Wait lang po mga Kurat Josie Janet Erika 🥹

August 05,2024

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Three Myths About Bald Eagles You Might Have Thought Were True

From the Bald Eagle’s Iconic Scream to its Status as the United States’ National Bird, the Truth May Surprise You.

— ByJason Bittel | July 2, 2024

The bald eagle has become an iconic American symbol, but much of what we know about the famous bird is wrong. Photograph By Charlie Hamilton James

With its stark white head, dangerous talons, and a wingspan of more than 6.5 feet, the bald eagle cuts a silhouette few other birds in North America can compete with.

And yet, much of what we think we know about this raptor is, well, just plain wrong.

For instance, the bald eagle is not actually the national bird of the United States.

Even though the species, known scientifically as Haliaeetus leucocephalus, has appeared on the Great Seal of the United States since 1782, no president nor congress has ever officially declared the animal the national bird.

Conversely, the bison was designated the national mammal in 2016, and the oak named national tree in 2004.

Of course, none of this has stopped bald eagles from remaining prominent on American currency, military insignia, and every manner of patriotic merchandise.

The good news for bald eagle fans is that, as of last week, there is a bipartisan effort, led by the National Eagle Center and supported by the Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes, to make the bald eagle’s status official.

This famous raptor’s official status isn’t the only fact many people get wrong about the bald eagle.

Screaming Eagles 🦅 🦅 🦅

If you’ve ever seen a bald eagle on television or in the movies, there’s a good chance you’ve heard its telltale screech. Except, what you’re hearing is a lie.

“It’s usually a truck commercial or an iconic mountain scene where someone’s clinging to a rock face, and you hear what is supposed to be the sound of a bald eagle,” says Janet Ng, a wildlife biologist for the Canadian Wildlife Service.

“And it sounds really courageous,” she says. “Unfortunately, that’s the call of a red-tailed hawk.”

In reality, the bald eagle’s cry kind of sounds like a giggle, says Ng.

Thought bald eagles are portrayed as fearsome hunters, many prefer to scavenge. Some even steal the kills made by other predators. Photograph By Richard Seeley, National Geographic Image Collection

Are Bald Eagles Really Bald?

While it may look like bald eagles are lacking in head plumage, don’t worry—they’re actually well-insulated birds.

“They have feathers all the way from their beak to the ends of their legs,” says Ng. “The only bald spots on them are probably their beak and their toes.”

As bald eagles mature, the brown feathers that encircle their heads are replaced with a new batch of stark white feathers. Both male and female bald eagles sport white head feathers as adults.

In fact, the term “bald” here doesn’t actually refer to a lack of plumage, but instead is used in the fashion of the old English term for “white” colorations.

Similarly, you may have heard of horses having “piebald” coloration—which means they are black and white.

Predators Unparalleled?

Standing at more than three feet in height and with talons capable of puncturing both skin and scales, there’s no doubt bald eagles are formidable predators.

“They catch a lot of fish,” says Ng, “and they actually catch a lot of ducks, too.”

But hunting its own meals is often a bald eagle’s backup plan.

“Their favorite way to get food is actually just to scavenge,” says Ng.

Sometimes they’re just looking for dead fish washed up on shore, and others make do with scraps from wolves, grizzlies, or hunters.

And if that doesn’t work, bald eagles aren’t above a bit of what scientists call kleptoparasitism—or stealing other predators’ kills. Osprey, which are themselves excellent fishers, often lose their catches to hungry bald eagles, says Ng.

Of course, none of this should stop you from celebrating bald eagles as the objectively glorious creatures they’ve evolved to be.

But the next time you see one of these birds soar through a scene at the movies, now you can be the one to lean over to a friend and say, “Well, actually…”

National Eagle Center Leads Effort To Make The Bald Eagle America’s Official Bird! Legislation Introduced By Bipartisan Members of the U.S. House and Senate

— By Ed | June 20, 2024 | News | Press Releases

A bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at the George M. Sutton Avian Research Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Photograph By Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photo Ark

Wabasha, MN (June 20, 2024) The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, MN and a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators and Members of the House of Representatives are leading the effort to make the bald eagle the country’s national bird.

“While most people assume the bald eagle is our nation’s official bird, the fact is our country doesn’t have an official bird,” said Preston Cook, Co-Chair of the National Bird Initiative for the National Eagle Center. “The bison is the national mammal, the rose is the national flower, and the oak is the national tree. It’s time the bald eagle, long revered as our national symbol, finds its rightful place as our country’s official national bird.”

There is confusion on this issue because on June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress installed the bald eagle on the front of the Great Seal. Since then, the bald eagle has been a favored representative of the country, second only to the American flag. While there is no record of what was said in Congress on the day the Seal was approved, it remains a fact that the bald eagle was not identified as the national bird.

The legislative effort is being led by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and U.S. Representatives Brad Finstad (R-MN) and Angie Craig (D-MN). The initiative also has the support of the Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes, which represents 36 indigenous nations and four tribal organizations.

“The bald eagle is a symbol of our country’s freedom and strength. In Minnesota, we are proud to call ourselves home to one of the largest populations of bald eagles in the country as well as the National Eagle Center in Wabasha,” said Klobuchar. “My bipartisan legislation will officially designate the bald eagle as our country’s National Bird.”

“There is nothing more American than a bald eagle soaring across the Wyoming sky,” said Lummis. “These majestic creatures have long been viewed as the official bird of this country and it is past time we made it official without costing taxpayers a single cent. As we approach the Fourth of July, I am thrilled to partner with Senator Amy Klobuchar to make the bald eagle the National Bird of the United States.”

“Since the founding of our nation, the bald eagle has existed as a symbol of our country’s independence, strength, and freedom. Prominently displayed on our official currency, military uniforms, and our government buildings, the bald eagle stands as the undisputed representative of the United States of America,” said Rep. Brad Finstad (MN-01). “I am proud to work alongside the National Eagle Center in Wabasha to introduce this legislation which will officially classify the bald eagle as the national bird – its proper place of honor as an integral part of our national identity.”

Symbol of America

“By officially designating the Bald Eagle as our national bird, Congress would reaffirm our nation’s dedication to conservation and environmental stewardship while honoring a symbol that holds a special place in the hearts of Americans nationwide, said John Wodele, Co-Chair of the National Bird Initiative for the National Eagle Center

“Through concerted conservation measures and the enactment of legislation such as the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, the Bald Eagle population has rebounded, symbolizing our commitment to preserving our natural heritage for future generations,” said Jack Davis, Co-Chair of the National Bird Initiative for the National Eagle Center.

Bison Bellows: America's New National Mammal

In November 2016, the National Park Service Biological Resources Division in Fort Collins, Colorado, began the 52-week long "Bison Bellows" series. Every week, "Bison Bellows" featured short articles—known as "Bellows"—highlighting stories centered on three themes: meeting the herd, meeting the people, and telling the story. In essence, it is a celebration of all things bison.

About Bison Bellows:

The official seal showing bison as the national mammal. Photo courtesy of Kirsetn Avery/WCS

Joining the bald eagle as a national symbol, the American bison recently became the United States' first national mammal. After four years of outreach to Congress and the White House, by the Wildlife Conservation Society, its partners the InterTribal Buffalo Council and National Bison Association and 60-plus Vote Bison Coalition members, the National Bison Legacy Act was signed on May 9, 2016, officially making the bison our national mammal. This historic event represents a true comeback story, embedded with history, culture, and conservation.

Less than 100 years ago, the American bison was teetering on the verge of extinction. By the beginning of the 20th century, the species' numbers fell from herds of roughly 40 million to less than 1,000 individuals. The impact on Native Americans was devastating.

In 1905, William Hornaday, Theodore Roosevelt, and others formed the American Bison Society (ABS) to help save bison from extinction---the first national effort to save an American wildlife species. The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) also helped reverse the bison's fate. Beginning at Yellowstone National Park in 1872, the park protected its remaining two dozen bison. Today, through immense collaboration with diverse partners, DOI lands currently support 17 bison herds in 12 states, for a total of approximately 10,000 bison over 4.6 million acres of DOI and adjacent lands.

To honor such an iconic and resilient species, Congress passed the National Bison Legacy Act on April 28, 2016, making the bison a U.S. symbol of unity, resilience and healthy landscapes and communities. The Act recognizes the historical, cultural, and economic importance of bison. More than 60 American Indian tribes participate in the Intertribal Buffalo Council, an organization working to help coordinate and assist tribes in returning bison back to tribal lands. Also, over one million acres of tribal land contribute to the conservation and cultural efforts of bison. Not only do bison play an important cultural role, but they also have significant economic value. Private bison producers own about 360,000 bison, creating jobs and providing a healthy meat source as well as leather and wool products to the American public. Bison also play an important ecological role, beneficially influencing prairie ecosystems through their grazing patters and behavior.

Although the recognition does not convey new protections for the bison, the Act recognizes the great conservation success story and importance of its comeback to Native Americans and rural communities alike. This new and permanent designation conveys a vision of shared values of unity, resilience and healthy landscapes and communities. No other species is so iconic of American history and culture like the bison.

Oak Becomes America’s National Tree

— 12/10/2004

The large 1500 year old tree with branches growing in every different direction.

Nebraska City, Neb., Dec. 15, 2004--America has the grandest trees on earth--the largest, the oldest, and some of the most magnificent. Now, with Congressional passage and presidential signing of a historic bill, America has an official National Tree--the oak.

Congress passed legislation so designating the oak in November. The official recognition of oak as America’s National Tree reflects a vote hosted by The National Arbor Day Foundation at its website, arborday.org, in which Americans of all ages and from all walks of life helped choose the country’s newest national symbol.

"Having oak as our National Tree is in keeping with the wishes of the hundreds of thousands of people who helped choose this striking symbol of our nation’s great strength," said John Rosenow, president of The National Arbor Day Foundation. "The United States is blessed with a wealth of tree species--more than twice as many as all of Europe--and trees have played a key role in our nation’s history. Naming a national tree is a cause for celebration for us all. We’re grateful to the leadership of Congressman Bob Goodlatte of Virginia and Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska for helping this become a reality."

"As Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, I appreciate how trees and forests enhance the environment, add recreational opportunities, and provide for the livelihoods of millions of individuals in the forest industry," said Congressman Goodlatte. "The oak has long been an enduring and mighty tree. It is truly a part of our national heritage and merits the formal distinction of America’s National Tree."

"The oak tree will now be as much a symbol of America as Thanksgiving Day, Old Glory, the Star Spangled Banner, and the bald eagle," Senator Nelson said. "It is a fine choice to represent our nation’s strength, as it grows from just an acorn into a powerful entity whose many branches continue to strengthen and reach skyward with every passing year."

The oak was selected during a four-month-long open voting process hosted by the Arbor Day Foundation. From the first day of voting, oak was the people’s clear choice, finishing with more than 101,000 votes, compared to almost 81,000 for the magnificent runner-up, the redwood. Rounding out the top five were the dogwood, maple, and pine.

As part of the process, people were invited to vote for one of 21 candidate trees, based on broad tree categories (genera) that included the state trees of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, or to write in any other tree selection. "We undertook this vote to remind Americans of just how important trees are to us all, and to emphasize the history and grandeur of our trees," Rosenow said.

Advocates of the oak praised its diversity, with more than 60 species growing in the United States, making oaks America’s most widespread hardwoods. Throughout America’s history, oaks have been prized for their shade, beauty, and lumber. They have also been a part of many important events, from Abraham Lincoln’s use of the Salt River Ford Oak as a marker in crossing a river near Homer, Illinois, to Andrew Jackson taking shelter under Louisiana’s Sunnybrook Oaks on his way to the Battle of New Orleans. In the annals of military history, "Old Ironsides," the USS Constitution, took its nickname from the strength of its live oak hull, famous for repelling British cannonballs.

More information about America’s National Tree and all of the other candidate trees is available at arborday.org, the official website of The National Arbor Day Foundation. The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit educational organization that inspires people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.

[jammytriestowrite]

Unsent letter

I was scrolling through my drafts on my personal email and stumbled upon this unsent letter I meant to send 3 years ago. This was for a previous co-worker who I unintentionally fell in love with but of course, he didn't reciprocate those feelings. I completely forgot about him but It surprised me to think that I'd been hurt like this before, it made me realize if I actually learned something from this mistake and If I ever heal from this trauma for the past 3 years. Because this still happened to me now. I'm starting to evaluate all my life choices and how to stop this pattern of saving other people while they were breaking me. I started asking myself why does it keep happening to me and what I ever did wrong to deserve this pain.

July 2020

Marrion,

So I think that's it. Pero nagemail talaga ako kasi marami akong gustong sabihin. Pagbigyan mo na ko, bawi mo na to sa panggoghost mo hahaha na akala ko hindi mo gagawin kasi you know I've been there before. Yung mga last chat natin na hindi ka na nagpaparamdam, mabagal ka na magreply, and sa mga posts mo sa facebook, I knew then na iiwan mo na lang ako. Mga last 2 weeks ng June ata yun, nung napansin ko. Ang daya mo, ang unfair, ang user? Dun ko narealize na wala ka talagang plano sakin and somehow, ginamit mo lang ako to fill that void sa sarili mo when you were empty and lonely nung nagbreak kayo ni LA. Sinisisi ko rin naman yung sarili ko kasi nagpakatanga ako sayo, akala ko iba ka, and hindi talaga kita kinilala. Akala ko baka magkakaproper farewell naman ako sa taong to, pero hindi pala. Galing mo rin mang-iwan sa ere eh. Pero baka di ko rin kasi deserve yun, kasi sino ba naman ako? Hindi naman tayo.

On a positive note naman, grateful pa rin ako dahil nakilala kita. Naging masaya naman ako sa ilang months na pagkakakilala ko sayo, sa paguusap natin. I think what I like about you is you're easy to talk to, ang sawap mong ibully haha. You felt like home, parang when I'm with you, di ako nagpepretend to be someone i'm not para lang magustuhan mo. And these past few months, puro sakit na lang yung binibigay mo sakin, but still, I want you to know na sobrang thankful pa rin ako dun. You made me feel again, you gave me memories and I've never felt so alive before. Puro work lang ako dati, ngayon puro ikaw na yieeeee landee. Marami rin akong natutunan from this experience (oh alam ko iniisip mo sa experience na yan nako sayo ko lang natutunan yun ha haha), so next time I'll be wiser and I'll work on my issues and baggages muna before loving someone. So thank you, Lovescake. Yiee ngayon ko lang ulit nagamit yan, I'll miss calling you that though sometimes I think wala lang siya sayo, but it meant so much to me. Cute endearment sana but I can't use it na kasi it will always be you, and I can't have you.

Minsan iniisip ko, what if I give you enough attention that you want, what if mas naging sweet ako sayo, what if mayaman ako, what if malapit ako sayo, will you finally love me? Pero it's too late and even if I did, feel ko hindi pa rin enough kasi hindi naman talaga ako yung gusto mo. I hope the girl you're pursuing now (or girlfriend mo na siya ngayon), won't break your heart and sana wag mo rin siyang lokohin. I hope she makes you happy and you make her happy, yung tipong mapapa-sana all ako sa inyo haha. Galingan mo sa work ha. MagPPIC na yann. Wag mo i-disappoint si Sir Jun and Ma'am Janet like what I did now, sobrang malaki bilib nila sayo. Sobrang proud din ako sa big improvement mo sa work, parang hindi naghuhung yan minsan eh?? haha. Huy joke lang yun, if ever I offended you because sa ganung pangaasar ko, sorry. But know this, I'll always be proud of you. Magaling ka, don't forget that. When we meet again, sure ako Architect ka na. Advance Congratulations, lovescake!

PS: Sorry kung mahaba, marami pa talaga akong gustong sabihin kaso inisiip ko babasahin mo ba lahat? There's a 99% chance nga na hindi mo to rereplyan (pero okay lang gusto ko lang talaga malaman mo yung ibang feelings ko) and ang 1% chance is magrereply ka ng "noted on this maam". dahil sa mga instructions ko haha hayst.

PPS: I don't know if I already told you this but I loved you. Or maybe I still do. I still do. Kahit galit ako, I still do. I love you, and I'm sorry, thank you for everything.

Truly Yours (yours pa rin talaga hayst),

Lovescake Judy

[fmhiphop]

JJ Lin And Anderson .Paak's New Collaboration "In The Joy" Is Featured In East West Bank's Upcoming Documentary "The Bridge"

Get ready to witness an epic collaboration between Mandopop sensation JJ Lin and Afro-Korean musician Anderson .Paak! These two musical prodigies have teamed up for the first time to produce a sensational song, "In The Joy," for the upcoming East West Bank documentary film “The Bridge.” This powerful track celebrates life's joys, promotes unity, and fosters understanding. What better way to kick off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May? East West Bank's Role In Empowering The Asian-Pacific American Community Step right up and get ready to be transported on a cinematic journey unlike any other! Evan Jackson Leong, the brilliant director behind "The Bridge," takes you on a captivating exploration of the Asian-Pacific American Community's rich history spanning five decades. This extraordinary documentary shines a light on the pivotal role of East West Bank, empowering countless generations of APA businesses and visionaries. Prepare to have your mind blown as you witness a thought-provoking perspective on the Asian American experience, conveyed through the unique lens of a bank founded in 1973 to serve this community. "The Bridge" is more than just a film; it's a tribute to the triumphs and struggles of an entire generation, a testament to the indomitable human spirit that continues to thrive despite adversity. As one of the largest mainstream commercial banks in the country, East West Bank has expanded its reach while maintaining a solid commitment to building bridges across communities, fostering cross-border and cross-cultural understanding, and building meaningful relationships. Celebrating The Achievements Of The APA Community As the audience watches the film, they will witness the remarkable achievements of the Asian-Pacific American (APA) community. These achievements are highlighted through various anecdotes shared by Dominic Ng, the Chairman and CEO of East West Bank, who highlights the collective successes of the APA community. Furthermore, the film includes interviews with several notable personalities, including Michelle Yeoh, an Oscar Award-winning actress; Andrew and Peggy Cherng, the CEO and Co-CEO of Panda Restaurant Group; and Janet Yang, the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, along with other prominent individuals. These interviews provide insights into the experiences, struggles, and victories of influential individuals in the APA community, adding depth and context to the film. “The Asian Pacific American community has been able to make tremendous strides in business, education, entertainment, the arts, and more in large part due to East West Bank’s support and financial commitment to this community,” said Leong, known for his films such as “Linsanity” and “Snakehead.” “While we’ve come so far, there is still more work to be done and some of those same challenges to overcome today.” Confronting Challenges And Building Bridges With Film And Song The emphasis on unity and understanding in both the film and the song aims to celebrate the incredible efforts of Asian-Pacific Americans in society. However, it also confronts the bitter truth that challenges such as prejudice and discrimination still exist. “Now more than ever, Asian Pacific Americans are empowered to make a positive impact as valued members of our society, leading to greater representation and contributions across industries,” Ng said. The East West Bank has been an integral part of bridging the gap between the East and West financially and culturally. To celebrate this remarkable achievement, the bank has come up with a unique approach to showcasing its story through film and song, offering a meaningful way to connect with the creative community. This initiative celebrates the bank's heritage and progress in the United States. In addition, it allows younger generations to experience the joy, promise, and hope of a brighter future. East West Bank CEO Dominic Ng is confident that this creative initiative will contribute significantly to preserving cultural heritage and bridging the gap between generations. By showcasing its journey through music and film, the bank aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of its heritage and culture among people of all ages and backgrounds. Listen to "In The Joy" below. Discovering The Multi-Talented Anderson .Paak Listen up, music lovers! I've got some insider information that will blow your mind: the one and only Anderson .Paak, a true musical prodigy, was born and raised in the sunny city of Oxnard, California. Even as a teenager, his talent was unquestionable, as he honed his skills playing drums in his local church band. But that was just the beginning. With the release of his debut album "Venice" and its jaw-dropping follow-up "Malibu" in 2016, Anderson .Paak emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the industry. And with not one, not two, but a whopping EIGHT Grammy Awards to his name, this multi-talented artist has proven that he's not just a performer - he's a top-tier producer, songwriter, and director too. Trust me; you won't want to miss a minute of Anderson .Paak's unparalleled talent and infectious energy! Anderson .Paak's "Lockdown": A Powerful Song Recognized By The President And The Grammy Awards It's undeniable that many individuals have suffered mistreatment at the hands of law enforcement, wouldn't you agree? Now picture this: A rising star in the music industry, who is also an advocate for social justice, writes a song that resonates with millions of people but also receives critical acclaim. That's exactly what happened with Anderson .Paak, when he penned the lyrics for "Lockdown" after attending a protest against police brutality in Los Angeles. His raw and emotional performance on the track earned him the coveted Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance in 2020, pushing him further into the spotlight. But the recognition didn't stop there. "Lockdown" was also featured on several Read the full article

[trutharmy]

Brian Yamsuan linked to Napoles gets fired Sinibak sa pwesto noon si Brian Yamsuan mula sa pagiging consultant ng Malacañang dahil sa koneksyon nito kay Janet Napoles sa pork barrel scam. Matatandaang ibinulgar noon ng Vera Files na binigyan ng pera ni Janet Napoles si Brian Yamsuan ng matalo ito sa isang Casino. Nabanggit din si Yamsuan sa diumanoy journal entry ni Benhur Luy. Si Brian Yamsuan ay kasalukuyang nakaupo bilang Congressman ng Bicol Saro Party-list.

[tallmantall]

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth –  As Wait For #Mental Help Increases, #SuicideAttempts Continue To Rise

The Mills administration has poured money into #behavioralhealthservices, but one expert says there’s not enough money in the government to fix the problems. BY ROSE LUNDYMAINE MONITOR Demand for #mentalhealthservices that peaked during the #pandemic has remained stubbornly high, increasing waitlists and spilling #patients into Maine’s hospital emergency rooms. Prior to #COVID-19, Mainers might wait weeks to see a #behavioralhealthspecialist. Now waitlists are months long, said Dr. Anthony Ng, ??medical director for community services at Northern Light Acadia Hospital. IF YOU NEED HELP If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Maine crisis hotline at 888-568-1112 or text the #nationalcrisistextline at 741741. You can also dial #988 to be connected to the hotline. “You could put them on the waitlist but for every moment they wait, weeks and months, their illness could worsen,” Ng said. Maine was losing #psychiatrists in the years leading to the #pandemic, and the numbers have continued to drop. In 2019, three counties – Franklin, Piscataquis and Sagadahoc – did not have any #psychiatrists, according to a statewide report released last month. Staff shortages during the #pandemic forced outpatient programs to reduce services despite rising rates of #isolation, #depression and #anxiety at a time of economic uncertainty and political discontent, said Ng, who also is a Distinguished Fellow of the #AmericanPsychiatricAssociation. Maine already had high #suiciderates before the #pandemic: In 2019, the state #suicide rate per 100,000 was 19.4 compared to 13.9 nationally. #COVID-19 made the situation worse, and the need for services has not eased despite the easing of #pandemic lockdowns that caused widespread #isolation, #mentalhealthprofessionals told The Maine Monitor. Linda Durst Linda Durst, chief medical officer with Maine Behavioral Healthcare, said she has tracked more #suicide deaths during the #pandemic than in the five years prior. In particular, she’s seen an “acceleration in severe #suicideattempts in #youth.” Durst also chairs the department of psychiatry at Maine Medical Center. The numbers have been higher in the past year, perhaps because as the #pandemic has dragged on, “people have gotten less hopeful,” Durst said. And delayed care meant that people who seek care had more severe cases. But there are efforts to address this. Gov. Janet Mills allocated $230 million for #behavioralhealthservices this fiscal year, including $15.4 million released in June to help reduce waitlists for community-based services and reduce emergency department use for #behavioralhealth crises. And Maine Medical Center has expanded its psychiatry residency program into #ruralcommunities. Experts say the #pandemic is an opportunity to rethink the way they deliver #mentalhealthservices. #EMERGENCYROOMS GET BUSIER  When there aren’t enough treatment providers, people with more severe #mentalhealthchallenges may end up in emergency rooms. #Behavioralhealth visits to emergency rooms in Maine hospitals have remained 25 percent higher than before the #pandemic, according to a survey conducted this week by the Maine Hospital Association. The length of stay in the emergency room has increased 25 percent — and in some cases as much as 35-40 percent. At one point last year, psychiatric #patients took up half the emergency beds in Maine’s largest hospital system, the Bangor Daily News reported. Keeping #patients in emergency room beds for extended stays – a practice called boarding – is one of the top problems facing hospitals, said Steven Michaud, president of the Maine Hospital Association. It’s a bad situation for everyone because the #patient doesn’t receive the long-term level of care needed, it puts an extra strain on staff and takes away beds from other #patients. Hospitals have seen rising rates of violence from #patients toward staff as a result. “It doesn’t mean that all #behavioralhealth #patients are violent. Not at all. But they are disproportionately more so, and to say otherwise is just not facing reality,” Michaud said. “So when we have these #patients it is more dangerous for our staff in the #emergencyroom.” Workforce shortages are part of the problem, but the lack of an adequate number of treatment centers goes back to the national movement in the 1970s and 1980s to shrink state #mentalhealth facilities, Michaud said. “This is a long-standing problem, which tells you there hasn’t been enough services out in the community for years, if not decades,” Michaud said. “And by the way, this is a national phenomenon. Everybody like me is pulling their hair out about this across the country.” In addition to allocating funds to providers, the Mills administration in January opened a close supervision residential facility to provide an alternative to incarceration or hospitalization, opened a crisis center in Portland and expanded crisis support for #youth based on a pilot program in Aroostook County, according to a spokesperson. Increasing funding to providers and increasing the number of beds for in-#patient treatment will help, but Michaud said it’s important to also start thinking about different methods of providing care. “There’s not enough money in all the government to take care of this so we’re going to have to do both: We need more resources …  but we also need different ways of looking at it in terms of models,” Michaud said. #James Donaldson notes:Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes.Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use.Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.  #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticleOrder your copy of James Donaldson's latest book,#CelebratingYourGiftofLife:From The Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy www.celebratingyourgiftoflife.com DISAPPEARING #PSYCHIATRISTS  Between 2015 and 2020, the number of practicing licensed #psychiatrists in Maine dropped by half to 110. The drop-off is due in large part to a wave of retirements that was hastened by the #pandemic, Durst said. The average age of a #psychiatrist in Maine is 55. But Durst added that there seems to be renewed interest in psychiatry and she’s seen impressive applicants for training programs. Maine Medical Center runs the state’s only #psychiatric residency program, which offers four years of postgraduate training. There are five residents in the standard program and three in #child psychiatry. The program was expanded this year to include two residents in a rural track in Rockland. There’s a lot of evidence that people from #ruralareas, or who are trained in #ruralareas, are more likely to stay there, said John Gale, a senior research associate at the University of Southern Maine and the former president of the National Rural Health Association. Experts said it’s important to have providers in #ruralareas because they have local knowledge and understanding of what their #patients are experiencing, and are better able to connect and treat them. In addition, it’s difficult for people to drive hours from home, spending time and gas money, to receive these services. Gale said the shortage of workforce professionals and #mentalhealthservices has existed for his entire 40-year career in the field. There’s been some progress but it hasn’t solved the problem. “We’re not likely to produce enough #psychiatrists and #socialworkers who want to go to #ruralcommunities to fill the need, so I think we have to think about it differently than we used to,” he said. Dr. Anthony Ng Telehealth is one way to improve access but it’s a “double edged sword,” said Ng, with Acadia Hospital. While it may bridge the gap for people who live in areas without local #mentalhealthservices, telehealth also means that Maine-based #psychiatrists could work remotely in other places. In addition, not everyone has broadband to support telehealth communications. Experts told The Maine Monitor that one of the most important solutions is to weave #mentalhealthservices into primary care, school-based programs and community support. This is a chance to be more proactive and work on #stress reduction, rather than wait for problems to get so severe that they need to see a #psychiatrist, Ng said. “This is time for us to look at new ways to work with communities, rather than the old-fashioned way of just putting more people out there to see more #patients.” This story was originally published by The Maine Monitor. The Maine Monitor is a local journalism product published by The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, a nonpartisan and nonprofit civic news organization. Read the full article