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First Consultation Workshop on Wetlands Inventory Planning in Khartoum, Republic of Sudan
Over 30 participants from various ministries and organizations in the Republic of Sudan came together on 17 May, 2012 in order to agree on the purpose and methodology of carrying out a baseline inventory on Sudan's Wetlands. A project proposal to carry out a national wetland inventory of the Republic of Sudan was developed by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Physical Development (MEFPD) of the Republic of Sudan. MEFPD requested technical assistance from the UNEP country office in Khartoum to mobilize support for its implementation. Following this request, UNEP (represented by Mr. Hassan Partow) in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (represented by Mr. Paul Ouédraogo), organized a mission from 12-17 May to formulate in consultation with key government institutions and stakeholders a planning framework for the implementation of the national wetland inventory.
|Group picture taken after the workshop
The meeting was opened by Mr. Sayed El-Nour, Director of the General Department of Environmental Affairs on behalf of the Undersecretary of the MEFPD. He pointed out the fact that the economic, social and environmental importance of Sudan's diverse wetlands was underscored.
|From left to right-Sayed Haq Elnour-DG Environment MEFPD- Paul Ouedraogo-Ramsar Secretariat-Homi Babiker-Undersecretary General MEFPD- Hassan Partow UNEP
The objectives of the meeting were to clearly articulate the purpose and objectives for carrying out a national wetland inventory based on cross-sectoral discussions and inputs; agree on the institutional mechanism for carrying out the wetland inventory, including roles and mandates and finally establish a work plan for the preparation of a national wetlands desk study and remote sensing survey to be carried out over the next 12 months. It was also pointed out that the preparation of a national wetlands inventory is closely linked to UNEP's ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Water Resources on the development of a national policy and strategy on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and the implementation of catchment rehabilitation and management plans. The inventory is also an implementation of Ramsar Convention at national level.
At the end of this workshop, a work plan to carry out a Desk study for the National wetland inventory in Sudan for 2012-2013 was prepared. This plan included the key steps to be carried out in preparing the national wetland inventory desk study as well as a draft list of national and international institutional data sources. During his closing remarks, Hon. Homi Babiker, Undersecretary General of Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Physical Development reaffirmed the Government's commitment to work with UNEP and the Ramsar Convention Secretariat in mobilizing the necessary resources for the implementation of the national wetland inventory.
Reported by Paul Ouédraogo, Senior Regional Advisor for Africa
For more information, see the workshop report here (PDF)


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State financial regulators plan to impose fines against Lynden-based Homestead Northwest and CEO Jim Wynstra for allegedly selling millions of dollars in unregistered real estate investments.
The securities division of the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions plans to issue a cease and desist order to Wynstra and impose $100,000 in fines against Wynstra and $10,000 in fines against his administrative assistant Rita Lahman. The securities division will also charge Wynstra for investigative costs totaling about $10,000.
The cease and desist order, once issued, would prevent Homestead Northwest from selling unregistered real estate investments.
Investigators with the securities division alleged that Wynstra sold 1,341 unregistered real estate investments in the Lynden area totaling approximately $121 million from 1989 to 2009, according to the statement of charges filed by the department of financial institutions.
In April 2009, Homestead Northwest ceased making interest payments and paying back most investors, leaving about 350 investors with an estimated $65 million in outstanding investments in the Homestead companies.
"Many of the investors were elderly retirees who depended on the income from their Homestead investments to meet their living expenses," securities division director Bill Beatty said. "[Homestead Northwest's] actions have caused great hardship for these investors."
Securities investigators also claimed Wynstra and Lahman violated the Washington state Securities Act because they were not registered in Washington as securities salespeople, in addition to violating the anti-fraud provision of the Securities Act because they made untrue statements in the process of selling securities.
The Homestead companies, under the direction of Wynstra, offered and sold real estate investments to customers in Lynden starting in the late 90s up until 2008.
Homestead Northwest had also purchased the Birch Bay Waterslides and had planned to develop the property until the economic recession hit.
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-Museums: London is home to some of the best museums in the world. One of those much-loved London museums is located just steps from your Marylebone holiday apartment. The Wallace Collection is a fine and decorative arts museum that is home to works dating from the 15th through 19ht centuries.
-Go for a walk: Going for a walk might not sound like an exciting thing to do whilst on holiday, but the streets in Marylebone are lined with gorgeous examples of Edwardian and Georgian townhouses. As you stroll about Marylebone you will also have the chance to stop in to some of the smaller shops, such as Daunt Books, which has been a fixture here for many years.
-Shopping: The best shopping in Marylebone is found on High Street. You'll find everything from designer clothes to one-of-a-kind antiques. Nearby is Selfridges Department Store which is a must-see for any fan of the TV series about the start of this more than 100-year-old store.
-Dining: Your Marylebone holiday apartment will have a well-appointed kitchen, but you should still consider visiting some of the local eateries. Grab a quick and casual lunch or sit down a five-course meal and one of London's finest restaurants.
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If you want the best weather then you should holiday to Marylebone in the late spring or summer. Keep in mind that this his London's high season, and the time of year with the biggest crowds. The summer low temperatures are between 11° and 14° C and the summer highs are 20° to 23° C. The average high temperatures in May and early June are between 17° and 20° C.
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We still need to wait until 2013 to see the new generation Mercedes S-Class , but in order to keep the momentum going and the curiosity peaking, Mercedes has created this very cool sculpture that offers a quick peek at the luxury sedan's design language. The new Aesthetics S sculpture will be on display at the 2012 Paris Motor Show from September 27th to October 14th.
The new "Aesthetics S" sculpture features a very cool artistic interpretation of the future luxury saloon. Mercedes announced that it highlights the artistic aspects of design, but will also offer a modern sense of status, sensual shapes, and stylish sportiness.
"The characteristic lines of the S-Class have always represented the expression of automotive culture, as we understand it. The new S-Class will continue this tradition and, with its striking lines, will put a face to our design philosophy over the coming years", explains Gorden Wagener, Head of Design at Mercedes-Benz Cars.
UPDATE 10/08/12: Mercedes has released a new video featuring the Aesthetics S sculpture, previewing the next generation S-Class. Check out the video by clicking on the photo above!


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If we somehow got Blair he would mysteriously need knee surgery all of a sudden and miss the year. I do like Dejuan though, but I still can't believe he has no acl's!!
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Taj Gibson in a heartbeat. I would give Rudy, JBay , Pendy or future picks in any combination to get him.
D Blair is a ticking timebomb with those knees, imo. When he blows a knee from running bone on bone he's done. No thank you. Its a marathon not a sprint.
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Hypothetically plausible, who would you rather blazers try to get as a PF backup Taj Gibson or Thaddeus Young?
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Taj gets after it, so thats a no brainer. I was about to send out an S.O.S. [ sick of scenarios] but each gets more interesting.We've got pieces to throw at the Jr. pivot spot if we absolutely needed to. The Pendergraphs, the Cunninghams, Camby plays the pf like a savage. Cunningham has a crazy nice jumper, and has been working on putting the ball on the ground, and getting to the rack. I like his chances at becoming a fixture on our squad for years to come.
But, as long as we're dreaming, i'll throw my dream into the ring also.
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In hypothetical thinking, Gibson would jump at a chance to play behind LA.
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Women and the Peace Movement
As the threat of war loomed in Europe, women reformers increasingly involved themselves in the peace movement. Many women were involved in the American Union Against Militarism (AUAM), although it was a mixed-sex group. After the start of World War I, in 1915, Jane Addams, Carrie Chapman Catt, and other peace activists formed the Women's Peace Party (WPP). Later that year, the WPP sent a delegation aboard the ship the Noordam to the first International Congress of Women, held at The Hague. The Congress created the Women's International Committee for Permanent Peace, to meet after the war was over. In addition, the Congress voted to send delegations to the heads of neutral and belligerent countries. After meeting with officials from Austria-Hungary, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and Great Britain, the delegates developed a plan to broker peace among the warring nations. However, their plan was heavily dependent on the support of President Wilson, and Wilson refused to consider their proposals.
Many women were also involved with Henry Ford's infamous "Peace Ship" undertaking. In 1915, Ford financed a ship to carry a delegation to Europe, to meet with others working for peace and convene a conference of neutrals to negotiate an armistice. Overall, the delegation was ineffective and heavily derided in the press.
In 1916, the AUAM and the WPP were able to stave off a war between the United States and Mexico. However, in 1917, the AUAM and the WPP were unable to prevent the United States from entering World War I on the side of the British and French. At this point, many peace groups splintered over whether to devote themselves to relief efforts or continue to oppose the war. Many pacifists, including Jane Addams, were attacked as unpatriotic traitors to the American war effort.
After the war, pacifists were hugely disappointed by the Treaty of Versailles and the failure of the United States to join the League of Nations. However, two important organizations did grow out of the women's peace movement. With the support of Jane Addams, the AUAM developed into the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). In 1919, the Women's International Committee for Permanent Peace developed into the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). Both the ACLU and the WILPF thrive today.


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Back In LA: Mike Giant
Mike Giant was recently visiting Southern California for the opening of Pasadena Museum of California Art's Getting Upper: Graphic Designers and Artists Reconsider the Alphabet, a group show he's in that was inspired by language-based experimentation from 26 artists, each re-imagining a letter from the alphabet. He continues his trip down to San Diego to visit some buddies.
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I'm back in LA now, chillin' in my homie's guest house. I had an awesome time in San Diego. I arrived Sunday afternoon and linked up with artist friends Mike Maxwell and James Brisk. Brisk told us about something called "Slappy Sundays" so we headed out to George Dewey Elementary School to grind some curbs! This is James and I with legendary SD skater Kien Lieu.
Artist Mike Maxwell also does some really insightful artist interviews on his podcast, LIVE FREE. Mike has an upcoming show, Extra Sensory, May 20th at Subtext Gallery in San Diego. For more info, you can check out the event info.
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The CABO 32 Express is a modern take on the traditionalist's sportfishing boat: practical, compact, agile, and absolutely seaworthy. Just like the rest of our fleet, she is designed to meet the specialized needs of the serious saltwater angler, featuring gear and amenities normally found on much larger models. In other words, don't let the size of this pocket battlewagon fool you. The 32 Express is pure CABO inside and out, and pound for pound one of the finest production sportfishers in her class.
Proper hull balance is the most critical, and the most difficult to attain, design aspect of a boat under 35 feet. It's also what sets the 32 Express apart from the crowd. The CABO team worked closely with award-winning Michael Peters Yacht Design to create a beamy (13'3") sportfisher that performs exceptionally well whether running, trolling, or drifting.
The 32 Express utilizes a weight distribution similar to that of a bigger vessel, carrying as much mass aft as possible, so she tracks better in following seas and rides higher in waves. The payoff is a drier, faster, smoother ride than the competition.
With the 32 Express, good fishing comes in a small package. A bait prep center, circulating bait tank, and large-capacity insulated fish box provide tournament-level precision and convenience in the extra wide cockpit. Along the transom, an outward-opening door supported by beefy custom hinges has a top gate for safe, dependable use. Self-bailing scuppers along with fresh and saltwater washdowns add utility, while cockpit coaming pads and CABO's careful nonskid deck pattern offer stability that the working angler will appreciate in the heat of the fight.
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CABO boats are repeatedly praised for their superb engineering and mechanical layout - intuitive, ergonomic, meticulous - and the 32 Express is no different. Her power-actuated helm deck rises at the push of a button to reveal a gelcoated maintenance space that is totally accessible, with color-coded and labeled wiring, plumbing, and other systems strategically placed around the twin turbo-charged diesel engines.
The starboard helm of the 32 Express is mounted on a raised deck to eliminate blind spots at all running angles, and there is room for the latest large-screen electronics to be flush-mounted on the dash. Behind the helm, a locking three-drawer tackle cabinet proves once again that our designers always have anglers in mind. Read more about our superior quality and construction here.
The cabin interior combines CABO's unmatched quality with the ability for owners to personalize their living space via custom décor packages. Four people total can sleep in the offset double berth and L-shaped lounge that converts to upper and lower bunks. Standout standards include a galley with full appliances and Corian® countertops, head/shower compartment, 10,000-BTU air conditioning, diesel generator and shore power, stainless-steel hardware and accents, and ample rod storage - everything a discerning sportsman expects from a boat bearing the CABO name and reputation.
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Definition of emigrate in English:
emigrateSyllabification: em·i·grate
Pronunciation: /ˈeməˌɡrāt /
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Leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another: Rosa's parents emigrated from Argentina
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- First, skilled workers are legally emigrating, temporarily or permanently, to rich countries.
- She studied with Preobrajenska as a child in Paris, where her parents settled after emigrating from Russia.
- Many citizens with higher education were trained abroad and they often emigrate permanently.
move abroad, move overseas, leave one's country, migrate; relocate; defect
late 18th century: from Latin emigrat- 'emigrated', from the verb emigrare, from e- (variant of ex-) 'out of' + migrare 'migrate'.
To emigrate is to leave a country, especially one's own, intending to remain away. To immigrate is to enter a country, intending to remain there: my aunt emigrated from Poland and immigrated to Canada.
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moving abroad, moving overseas, expatriation, migration; exodus, diaspora; relocation, resettling; defection
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The capybara family living happily at the zoo now has five new members; yes, five.
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"The mamma weighs 140 pounds, but don't tell her that," I suggested to some zoo visitors.
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"They recognize weaknesses and a lot of times they'll ignore them or push them out of the group. With this baby, we were very fortunate that mom didn't do that," said Scotty Stainback, Caldwell Zoo's Curator of Mammals.
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What is humor to you? How important is it in your life? How many kinds of it you came across? And lastly, what is that 'cultural' sense of humor?
I am asking because I have seen people requiring to explain it to others.
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Nov 25 2013: From a spiritual standing I feel humour is the essence of life. Regardless of what type of humour you have it is always comforting sharing your sense of humour with another person - with the same or similar sense as you.
It simply brings endless joy to life and that is what makes it important. Arguably it's what make life important itself hence the essence of life.I cannot imagine greater like like human beings without humour. Wouldn't chickens gain vast respect if they could genuinely laugh? Would we then not even kill them for their food qualities?
I've come across vastly different humours, from the regular content based humour that most people share to wild humours that only a specific few may understand. I believe it's important to accept all kinds of humour as it keeps you open-minded towards others, regardless of who they are.
I'm not too sure of cultural senses of humour even though I have traveled frequently across the globe. Although I will say regardless of your background, ethnicity, some people do share the same humour across entire continents.
Nov 26 2013: I am not sure, although I can say that humour can definitely take your mind off things, although I believe it is always better to accept your depression and face it head on.
On the other hand depending on how each person thinks about it humour could suppress the depression at least.
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My presentation will delve into the role PR will play in social media and identify the hybrid PR professional; the individual who exhibits social media power. I'll touch upon the communications professional who understands and practices strategic PR, who demonstrates the necessary hybrid characteristics and the PR person who assumes new roles and responsibilities willingly, as social media becomes a greater part of brand communication. The hybrid is not a new concept but carries a few different meanings.
For me, the hybrid professional is rooted or educated in traditional PR (for example, skilled in traditional media) and trained in social media. It's still our jobs to connect with the media no matter where they report their stories, print, broadcast, online or on their blogs. We're not abandoning our media relations work in magazines, trade journals, TV and radio. As long as our consumers are there reading or viewing, brands need to be there too. However, we are exploring and building communities in new territories to connect with media turned bloggers and new influencers, as well as our customers directly. Whether it's Facebook or foursquare, we need to know the rules of engagement with our stakeholders in these web communities.
The hybrid PR professional is also the strategic communicator that must have a seat at the strategy table. This individual works closely with other marketing disciplines including the digital creative group, the brand team and marketing/advertising. I remember attending a conference a year ago when a very smart educator questioned me about why I thought PR should be more integrated with other marketing disciplines. She told me that PR is in a class by itself. Yes, it is and we will always stand out as strategic communicators and reputation managers. We are the professionals who know how to build relationship with various publics, who change public opinion and who know how to move markets. But, PR should never be in a silo. It must interact and provide guidance for all types of communication across a number of channels. Being a hybrid and having a strong understanding of the other areas of marketing and web, strengthens our roles; it doesn't dilute what we do.
Many years ago I was told that PR people have to know what keeps the CEO up at night. It's clear to me that social media and how it changes a business can easily keep an executive's eyes wide open. Social media communication is human and transparent and when it's in the hands of the new C-Suite (the consumer suite) a company's reputation could be at stake. We need to be tapped into the social realm and know how the information we retrieve, as a result of social media, will move across our organizations from our marketing departments all the way to customer service, sales, product development, HR, etc. I think we've always been connected to other groups and the strategies and tactics that we've used in the past have helped to link us to these areas. But, social media communication and our ability to listen more closely offer us a greater opportunity to be even more tied to the brand's business and functions across the organization. We're able to reach higher-level goals and to do our jobs with more accountability.
I'm excited to discuss how the PR past has led to social media power and that our education and skills as communicators and relationship builders make us prime candidates to lead and grow in social media. How do you feel about the hybrid professional and do you see how a strong PR past can propel PR forward?
I would like to think I'm a hybrid professional. I can also sprinkle in some of my past experience in television and radio to help.
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I totally agree with you on the hybrid professional, and would even take it a step further beyond social media.
We wrote a post last April on the "10 Traits of an Emerging PR Pro" in which we explained that "professionals will be trained to deliver services such as: content marketing, social media consulting, blogging, search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, mobile marketing and website development, as well as evolved forms of publicity, brand marketing and crisis communications.
"In essence, they will be a hybrid professional, providing integrated solutions for PR, Web, SEO, advertising and branding that used to require multiple agencies and consultants. As a result, these complementary, yet competitive, industries will converge."
The industry is definitely evolving, and there are tremendous opportunities for firms and professionals that adapt and expand their knowledge and capabilities.
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Hi Paul! Thank so much for sharing your insight. Your post sounds really interesting and definitely is a step further. I think that the integrated capabilities strengthen the position/value of the communications professional and it will be interesting to see how our industry embraces all of these opportunities. Have a great weekend
Hi Deidre,
As a young PR professional (only 23 years old!) I always wonder whether my thoughts and opinions about the business have any real merit. After all, how much can I *really* know about the PR?
Your post confirmed that my thoughts aren't as crazy as I thought they were. Sure, I use tradiaional media relations — sending out press releases, picking up the phone to pitch reporters, building media lists — but more and more, it seems that social media is taking up a bigger chunk of my time.
I find prospective publics and media contacts via Twitter, identify blogs and online communities that might be of my client's interest, and try to engage myself in these forums as genuinely and effectively as possible. Of course, part of this strategy comes from reading your books
As much flack as our industry gets, I really think we're primed for a PR renaissance — assuming we all buckle down and take our roles seriously. By effectively using all the new technologies available, we can really make a positive impression in the eyes of our clients, and hopefully the greater public as well.
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Thanks Deirdre, you made my day with this post. Many Social Media Consultants here in Europe talk about PR having to get much mor social (of course) and at the same time very tactical: managing all the tools hence and forth. I am in the process of writing a new book on the topic (thanks for many inspirations) in German and sometimes I felt a little bit "old school" – repeating that some of the basic concepts of PR just have to stick around in Social Media. It is interesting that you have to come up with the adjective "hybrid" combining strategy and tactics at the same time. I remember old times when "holistic" was one of those adjectives. however we coin it: pr consultants have to a) see the whole picture b) bring in their experience to a table, that gets bigger and bigger year by year and demands cooperation from all communicative departments.
I love this post. While some people carve out niches defined by their successes in certain areas, most of us are working for brands that need our counsel and assistance in multiple areas. Whether it's understanding how to use email marketing to drive social media conversations … or leveraging media placements into lead-generation activities, PR people need to get it. And know how to get results.
Related, I think hybrid PR pros need to know how to assemble the right team. This is something I've been spending a lot of time thinking about lately. It's impossible for one person to know everything, and to be able to do everything … especially in an agency setting where you're working on a number of clients. But, the team leader does need the perspective to understand what skills are required and how to plug the right people into the right positions to deliver the desired outcomes.
As always, thanks for an insightful post. This one really has me thinking!
The future of PR – The Hybrid Professional http://bit.ly/dygYpo via @sueyoungmedia (Awesome! @dbreakenridge)
Hi Deirdre, thanks for this post — it's a great concept and you've definitely had a role in shaping my thinking. Indeed, I agree, PR pros need to acquire skills that have traditionally been outside PR's "lane." Looking forward to meeting you IRL at the conference! Cheers, Frank
The Hybrid Professional – http://www.deirdrebreakenridge.com/2010/06/the-hybrid-professional/
The future of PR … http://www.deirdrebreakenridge.com/2010/06/the-hybrid-professional/
Nice conversation with Deirdre Breakenridge about her Vocus keynote; http://bit.ly/dygYpo
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[…] The net effect of this misguided view rests in overhead, excessive cost and worse, lost opportunity. It's silo-ed thinking. Marketing stays on their side of the room, PR stays in their corner – nobody crosses the line. Nobody. This may have worked in the past. PR fielded media calls, stamped out press releases and maybe wrote a speech or two. Marketing worked on slogans, direct mail and advertising campaigns. Sure, integration between the two disciplines could have improved results, but campaigns surely didn't fail for lack of streamline; they had different goals.Then something changed: the world went digital – which meant new rules for marketing and PR. Word spread faster – now is gone. It became social – engage or die. Trust agents became a key to influence. Content was – and is – like currency, bartered for attention on the world's largest exchange, which in turn is becoming more and more segmented.These dynamics are forcing a tighter link between PR and marketing, and though I've argued that generally,marketing looks more like PR, the reality is, it doesn't matter who made who. What matters are results. It's giving rise to the notion of, as Deirdre Breakenridge puts it, thehybrid professional. […]


text: content November 5, 2010 Greater flavonoid intake linked with lower cancer risk In a study reported in the latest issue of Nutrition and Cancer, researchers in Milan uncovered an association between a lower risk of several types of cancer and an increased intake of flavonoids and proanthocyanidins. These polyphenolic compounds are found in fruit, vegetables and plant-sourced beverages, and may be responsible for the protective effects observed for plant foods against a number of chronic diseases. Carlo La Vecchia of the Universit`a degli Studi di Milano and colleagues evaluated data in a network of case-control studies conducted at multiple Italian centers since the early 1990s. The studies included a total of 9,622 cases of cancer and 16,050 controls. Questionnaire responses reported lifestyle habits and food consumed over the two years preceding cancer diagnosis or (for the control subjects) hospital admission. The participants' diets were analyzed for 6 classes of flavonoids, including isoflavones, anthocyanidins, flavanols, flavanones, flavones and flavonols, and 6 classes of proanthocyanidins. For subjects whose intake of total flavonoids was among the top one-fifth of participants, there was a 44 percent lower risk of oral cancer and a 40 percent lower risk of laryngeal cancer compared to those whose intake was among the lowest fifth. Participants whose intake of flavanones was among the top one-fifth had a 49 percent lower risk of oral cancer and a 40 percent lower risk of laryngeal cancer, and those whose flavonols were highest experienced a 38 percent and 68 percent lower risk. Among those whose flavanol intake was highest there was a 36 percent decrease in laryngeal cancer compared to the lowest group, and for subjects whose flavanone intake was highest, the risk of esophageal cancer was 62 percent lower. When colorectal cancer was examined, subjects whose intake of anthocyanidins was highest had a 33 percent less risk of the disease compared to the lowest group, and for those having the highest intake of flavonols, flavones and isoflavones, there was a 36 percent, 22 percent and 24 percent lower risk. Proanthocyanidins also emerged as protective against the disease. High intake of flavonols and flavones were associated with a lower risk of breast cancer. Furthermore, increased consumption of flavonols and isoflavones were protective against ovarian cancer and greater intake of flavones and flavonols were associated with a lower risk of kidney cancer. Although flavonoids were not associated with prostate cancer protection in this study, Dr La Vecchia and coauthors note that a recent Japanese investigation revealed a decreased risk of localized prostate cancer among those with a greater intake of isoflavones, sources of which are consumed less frequently in Italy. The authors remark that flavonoids have demonstrated antioxidant, antimutigenic and antiproliferative properties in laboratory studies. "The findings from this large network of Italian case-control studies have provided support for an apparent protective role of flavanones on upper aerodigestive tract cancers; flavonols, anthocyanidins, and proanthocyanidins on colorectal cancer; flavonols and flavones on breast cancer; isoflavones on ovarian cancer; and flavonols on renal cancer," they conclude. Complementary alternative cancer Therapies Natural strategies known to prevent the development and progression of cancer include: Calcium Carotenoids Curcumin Garlic Green and black teas Folic acid Melatonin Selenium Silymarin Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Catechins and theaflavins, compounds found in green and black teas, have anti-cancer properties (Yang CS et al 2005). Clinical studies have shown that consuming five or more cups a day of green tea reduces the risk of developing breast cancer, and may help reduce the risk of recurrence in breast cancer survivors (Seely D et al 2005). Consumption of green tea also significantly improves the survival of ovarian cancer patients (Zhang M et al 2004) and reduces the risk of developing cancers of the lung, breast, and prostate (Bonner MR et al 2005; Doss MX et al 2005). Such is the strength of data demonstrating green tea's potential in preventing cancer that Japanese researchers are trying to develop a strategy, based on green tea consumption, for delaying cancer onset in the Japanese population, as well as reducing the risk of recurrence in cancer survivors (Fujiki H 2005). 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Take a step back in time, when life was not so fast-paced and return to the tranquility of the 1840's. A special and unique experience awaits you at Woodruff Manor Bed & Breakfast.
Woodruff Manor Bed & Breakfast sits at the head of both Seneca Lake Wine Trail and Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine country of New York State. We are the perfect "home base" from which to explore the wineries, vineyards, restaurants, lakes and numerous attractions. We are minutes away from Seneca Lake, Cayuga Lake, the beautiful town of Geneva and historic Seneca Falls.
Woodruff Manor is a grand Italianate Manor House built by the Woodruff Family in 1843. This dignified home is an area landmark situated in a quiet country setting on 10 natural and landscaped acres. This home is featured in the book, "Landmarks of Seneca County."
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Smithfield Foods, Inc.
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Smithfield Foods, Inc. processes and wholesales pork and other meat products. It produces and markets a wide variety of fresh meat and packaged meat products both domestically and internationally. The firm operates through four reportable business segments: Pork, Hog Production, International and Corporate. Its Pork segment consists mainly of its three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Smithfield Packing, Farmland Foods, Inc. and John Morrell Food Group. The Pork segment produces a wide variety of fresh pork and packaged meats products in the U.S. and markets them nationwide and to numerous foreign markets, including China, Japan, Mexico, Russia and Canada. Fresh pork products include loins, butts, picnics and ribs. Packaged meats products include smoked and boiled hams, bacon, sausage, hot dogs, deli and luncheon meats, specialty products such as pepperoni, dry meat products, and ready-to-eat, prepared foods such as pre-cooked entrees and pre-cooked bacon and sausage. The company's Hog Production segment owns genetic lines of specialized breeding stock which are marketed using the name Smithfield Premium Genetics. Its International segment is comprised mainly of its meat processing and distribution operations all over the world and includes meat processing operations produce fresh pork, beef, poultry and packaged meats products, including cooked hams, sausages, hot dogs, bacon and canned meats. The firm's Corporate segment provides management and administrative services to support all other segments. The company was founded by Joseph W. Luter Sr. and Joseph W. Luter Jr. in 1936 and is headquartered in Smithfield, VA.


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One of the more distinctive mountain formations in Big Bend National Park is known as "Mule Ears". My husband insisted on calling them "Rabbit Ears" since there were so many jackrabbits in the park and we only saw a few mules.
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As we hiked along the trail to Mule Ears Springs in the evening before sunset, we passed a group of teenagers coming the other way. They all carried huge backpacks – the first among them looking exhilarated and the last looking dejected and utterly annoyed. It was a school group of some sort and they had just finished their first night camping alone in the desert. They had to hike out to the location, set up their own camp, prepare their own dinner, sleep by themselves listening to the coyotes, break camp in the morning and hike back out. That's quite a summer camp! It really is a love it or hate it kind of place.
Here is another image I made of the Mule Ears with an Octillo cactus in the foreground.
I wish I was a part of the teenager group, would've surely loved it
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Looks like a really cool location Anne. Has all of the great colors of the southwest
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Beautiful images Anne! Beautiful place to be! I will be glad to take the place of anyone who is annoyed by camping overnight in the Great outdoors especially if it is Big Bend!
Beautiful photos Anne! Did you guys camp??? I love hiking and camping and can't wait to get back out on the trail when I get back to the states!
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Fascinating mountain. Mule Ears is a clever title. There's a peak high above the Chamonix valley of an almost identical shape and it's called Aiguille de l'M. You can see why! There's a restaurant of the same name too!
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Anthony Gallo Acoustics sure makes some pretty speakers. The company is very well known for its round speakers, but now they are adding a new shape into the mix with the Strada 2.
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Part of the Strada 2's design includes updated driver technology and a brand new drive circuit for the proprietary CDT 3 tweeter. Perfect for home theater or desktop use, the Strada 2 also boasts a recalibrated dispersion/wave launch pattern and increased overall efficiency.
"I was very excited when we developed the original Strada, but the new version goes places I didn't think were possible," says Anthony Gallo, founder of AGA. "What impressed me most was the Strada 2's ability to make most bad recordings still sound enjoyable, and better recordings sound amazing. From whisper-soft volume levels to extremely loud, the speakers create a vivid, crystal-clear 3D soundstage that resonated with me at an emotional level like I've never experienced before. That's when I knew we had a real winner."
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Researchers are now asking if inhibiting angiogenesis can slow down or prevent the growth and spread of cancer cells in humans.
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Former Manchester West Principal Mary Ellen McGorry speaks during a special naturalization ceremony at the high school last May. (UNION LEADER FILE)
Manchester school officials released the cumulative work days of McGorry for the past two years upon request of the New Hampshire Union Leader. However, school officials would not specify which days she was absent, nor would they discuss whether her absences had anything to do with an expensive investigation into McGorry and her subsequent resignation.
Under the terms of the union agreement governing principals, high school principals are required to work 226 days a year.
McGorry worked only 182 days during the 2011-12 school year, the last full year she worked for the district. She worked 233 days the previous year, seven days more than required.
"There were some legitimate reasons for her absences from school, and we did provide additional administrative support during that time frame," Superintendent Tom Brennan said this week.
West Side school board member John Avard said he remembers McGorry being off the job for health reasons, but he doesn't know the particulars or even what year that was.
"Regardless of the industry you're in, people have personnel issues that arise," Avard said. "There's various circumstances that do arise. As long as they're justifiable, we have to work with people."
McGorry was placed on paid leave shortly after the 2012-13 school year began. In January, she resigned the position she had held since 2007, although she will be paid until the end of the current school year. Her resignation followed a lengthy investigation, and school officials have refused to divulge the findings of the probe, citing personnel policies and law.
Her principal certification remains valid, according to the New Hampshire Department of Education.
Brennan said a principal can be out of work for various reasons, including illness and medical or family leave. School officials denied right-to-know requests by the New Hampshire Union Leader for the date of each day McGorry worked, the hours worked and reasons submitted when she didn't work.
"Providing this much detail would allow the public to discover sensitive personal and confidential information about these employees, such as their health status and private family matters," Brennan wrote in response to a Union Leader request.
"We believe that the public's interest to know his sensitive information does not override the privacy interest of the employees involved," he wrote.
McGorry's lawyer, Andru Volinsky, said he did not know about the absences.
"I probably wouldn't answer (why) if I knew," Volinsky said.
Brennan said school district policy calls for a replacement to step in if a building principal is going to be off the job for five days or more. A recent change to the policy requires the school board to be apprised of the absence, but Brennan said he's not sure if that provision was in effect last year.
Principals receive 1½ sick days for each month they are on the job. Under the terms of the principal union agreement, McGorry could not accumulate more than 15 days in a given year and 120 days throughout her time on the job.
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Justin Moore is headed back to home for a special concert at the University of Arkansas on Friday, September 13. The next day, Justin will be the special guest of his beloved Arkansas Razorbacks football team as they take on Southern Mississippi. These events are part of the launch campaign for Justin's new album, Off the Beaten Path , due out September 17.
Justin says, "I'm thrilled to marry two things that I love together, country music and the Arkansas Razorbacks. There is no better place for me to play on a Friday night than my home state of Arkansas and no better place to be on a Saturday than up on the hill. The fact that we can do both at the same time, is very cool."
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Scientific Research on the Transcendental Meditation Programme: Collected Papers Volume 1
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Scientific Research on the Transcendental Meditation Programme: Collected Papers Volume 1
Personality and Individual Differences
The alarming rise of classroom stress fuels widespread problems in education, including poor academic achievement, anxiety, depression, school violence, and teacher burnout. To help neutralize this stress, many schools are establishing a "Quiet Time" period at the start and end of each school day—two 10- to 15-minute sessions when students sit quietly to rest and/or read silently. Increasingly, schools are offering their students and teachers the opportunity to learn and practice during these Quiet Time periods the Transcendental Meditation program of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a simple, scientifically proven, nonreligious technique for reducing stress, improving health, and developing an individual's full creative potential.
The US Committee for Stress-Free Schools was established in 2005 in partnership with the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace (a nonprofit 501(c)3) to bring the Quiet Time/Transcendental Meditation program to students and teachers in public, charter, and private schools throughout the United States, and to provide funds for universities and research institutions to assess the effects of the program on creativity, intelligence, academic performance, ADHD and other learning disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, etc.
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