Jennifer Christman is stepping down as Executive Director after almost six years of working with The Picture House. When she arrived, The Picture House was an aging downtown theater. It showed a mixed bag of commercial films, but by no means a destination theater. Today, it is a rejuvenated space that presents compelling programs for a diverse regional audience.
The symptoms of a stroke are sometimes obvious, like numbness or weakness on one side of the face, trouble speaking, difficulty walking, and vision problems. Some strokes, though, pass completely unnoticed. But even these can have a significant and lasting effect on memory, reports the June 2012 issue of the Harvard Women’s Health Watch.
These so-called silent strokes create pinpoints of dead cells in the brain. The damaged areas are smaller than with a traditional stroke, and often don’t affect areas of the brain associated with movement or speech.
In many ways, our memories shape who we are. They make up our internal biographies—the stories we tell ourselves about what we've done with our lives. They tell us who we're connected to, who we've touched during our lives, and who has touched us. In short, our memories are crucial to the essence of who we are as human beings.
No we're not talking about Alice and Ralph, but a Chinese version of "Honeymooners"
Peoples Republic of China has launched its most ambitious space mission yet, carrying its first female astronaut in an attempt to dock with an orbiting module and work on board for more than a week.
The Shenzhou 9 capsule has lifted off as scheduled from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on the edge of the Gobi Desert. All systems functioned normally opening its solar panels and entering orbit.
50 KILLED IN MYANMAR CLASHES. Violence Will Cause Intense Hardships.
Communal clashes in the country's western region Myanmar is causing UN officials to warn of future hardships faced by thousands displaced after the rioting.
25 KILLED IN PAKISTAN. Open Market Car Bombs Increasing.
Another car bomb ripped through northwest Pakistan tribal town close to the Afghan border, killing dozens, including children.
UN SYRIA OBSERVERS GROUNDED. Mission Suspended.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his strong hope that the final round of Egypt’s presidential elections will proceed this weekend in a peaceful and inclusive atmosphere.
The country’s presidential election process is “a very important part of the transition to greater democracy that the Egyptian people have struggled so patiently and so courageously to achieve,” said a statement issued by Mr. Ban’s spokesperson.
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) has reacted to the Obama Administration’s announcement that certain young people who were brought to the United States as children will be considered for relief from removal from the country or from entering into removal proceedings:
NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined City Council Member Lew Fidler, State Assembly Member Alan Maisel, Lenny Fogel of United Canarsie South Civic Association, and District 18 Leader Frank Seddio to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Canarsie Skate Park.
President Obama is currently announcing an executive order regarding his administration's new policy for granting young immigrants workers permits. The announcement is being broadcast live from the White House Rose Garden.
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This current administration has reportedly deported more illegal immigrants than any previous administration and with 150 days left before election day, critics say he had to do something to increase his popularity.
Seeking relief from pain is the most common reason that people see a doctor. Pain can prevent you from engaging in daily activities, interfere with your ability to work, and depress you emotionally. No matter where you hurt or how much you hurt, it's critical to understand the latest advances in the treatment of pain and new techniques that can help manage painful conditions and bring relief.