text: The Lifeline Bringing you the best local stories in and around our community. May 06 Portrait of a Pioneer By Jill Duff-Hoppes A matriarch of Sanford's art scene celebrates her 90th birthday in style. Longtime Sanford resident Helen M. Hickey always dreamed of being an artist. Yet, like many women of her era, she set aside her career aspirations to marry and raise a family. When her children were older, Helen was able to carve out enough time to resume her creative pursuits. She became an award-winning painter, a gallery owner, and a popular art teacher. "I still don't understand the drive that I had to be an artist; it was just there," says Helen. "No one else planted it in my head." Helen's family recently celebrated her 90th birthday with a soirée that showcased a collection of her beautiful artwork. The combo party and art show, held in late February in Sanford, featured a Hats & Flowers theme. Guests were encouraged to wear their own fancy hats or don some of the vibrant bonnets that were provided at the event. The party and art show were a sequel of sorts to a similarly-themed exhibit that Helen presented years ago. The theme was also a nod to the fact that many of Helen's paintings feature colorful flowers and women wearing big-brimmed hats. She also paints landscapes, animals, and other subjects. "Helen was one of the pioneers who made Sanford what it is today with her gallery and community involvement," says Leigh Crosser, one of her granddaughters. During the 45 years that she lived in Sanford, Helen was quite active in the community. She was a former president of the Sanford Seminole Art Association, a singer in her church choir, and a founding member of the Sanford Historic Trust. Helen, who grew up in the Buffalo, New York area, loved to draw as a child. In high school, she yearned to be a commercial artist. Helen ignored her mother's advice to study home economics in college and instead majored in art education. She married in 1950 after graduating and raised four children – two boys and two girls. Helen's late husband, Jim, was an engineer who worked in the missile industry. The Hickey family moved frequently because of his career, bouncing back and forth several times between California and Florida. For years, they moved so often that Helen didn't bother to unpack her art supplies. But, eventually, she started sketching again at home. Helen had never been satisfied with the art training she received in college. So, after the Hickeys finally settled in Florida, she took oil-painting classes while living in Titusville. That positive experience spurred Helen to study other media, including pastels and watercolors. She began exhibiting her work at outdoor art festivals and galleries, winning many accolades. She also continued her art education with graduate classes at the University of Central Florida and workshops with nationally-known artists. "I'm curious,' says Helen, who has also worked in acrylics and mixed media. "I'm really interested in process, and I like to experiment." In 1973, the Hickeys moved from Titusville to Sanford, where they bought a historic house on Oak Street and restored it themselves from top to bottom. Their house was featured several times on the Sanford Historic Trust's Holiday Tour of Homes. Recently, Helen sold her Sanford home and moved to Chuluota to live with one of her daughters. That meant Helen had to pack up her art supplies yet again. However, she plans to resume painting as soon as she gets settled in. Helen's foray into teaching began in the 1970s when she became an instructor in the adult education department at Seminole State College. The popularity of her classes led Helen to open an art gallery in downtown Sanford in 1980, which showcased her paintings and work by 40 other artists. Unfortunately, she was forced to shutter the gallery just two years later after it was severely damaged in a storm. Helen then focused on creating her own art and teaching – most notably at Crealdé School of Art in Winter Park – for 30 years. At one point, she was the director of Crealde's painting and drawing department. Helen also taught classes at the Orlando Museum of Art and other venues. Peter Schreyer, Crealdé's CEO/executive director, has fond memories of working with Helen. "Helen was a wonderful artist and teacher," says Peter. "I admired her work and dedication to her students very much. She's just a good person." Helen credits a keen interest in math with making her a better painter and a more effective teacher. She says her love of mathematics enabled her to analyze a subject, break the information down, and present it to students in an easy-to-understand way. She taught a variety of mediums, including watercolors, oils, pastels, and portrait classes. "I loved teaching, and I really miss it," says Helen, whose arthritis forced her to retire five years ago. "I'm a people person; teaching suited me. I just got a lot of satisfaction out of watching people grow and develop – some of them into much better artists than I am." Want More Information? Reader's Comments Leave A Comment Leave a Comment * Required Field Name:* Email:* Comment:* Submit My Comment!


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I'm so, so sorry you've been mistreated and bullied. But you know what? You are letting the bullies win! They've got you so scared and discouraged that you are isolating yourself. You are also depending too much on this one relationship to give you everything you need. Of course you fight. Deep inside you think she'll turn on you too. Sadly, the way you are acting, you are going to create exactly what you fear. At some point, she's going to have had enough of your accusations and arguments. I'm so glad you wrote before it got too late.
One of my favorite quotations is this: "Living well is the best revenge." The best way to get even with the bullies is for you to develop self-confidence and to walk in the world with your head held high. You need to let them know that they can't touch you. Instead of fighting with your girlfriend, talk with her about how the two of you can give yourselves an emotional make-over. What do the two of you need to do to feel pretty and self-assured? How can the two of you find some other friends who are fun to be with? How can you support each other and reassure each other? Make it a project. You both deserve a better life.
If you can't do it on your own, then please consider seeing a counselor to give you some help while you work on it. A counselor can give you both practical advice and support.
I wish you well.
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Disruptive technological forces are rapidly changing future planning scenarios in the automotive industry. It is still anyone's guess as to how fast autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs) and mobility will take off locally or globally. No two industry forecasters have the same predictions over the next five years, let alone 15-20 years. As stated by Akio Toyoda, CEO of Toyota, "This is an era in which the correct answers are unknown." Yet, the automotive supply chain has no choice but to perform future scenario planning for the long-term in order to survive in the new world of technology and mobility.
Long-term Planning and Forecasting
There are multiple "what if" scenarios that should be considered when looking into long-term planning in this transformative era. The industry will need to navigate in this new world by considering the following "what if" scenario plans to manage in a disruptive environment:
- The impact of autonomous vehicles, electrical vehicles and ride sharing
- Geopolitical risks such as trade wars
- Adoption of electric vehicles in markets such as France, UK, China, India and Brazil
- The volume scale-down of the internal combustion engine
- The impact of Industry 4.0 in areas such as using additive manufacturing to produce parts
One of the major risks of the inability to properly do long-term forecasting could be extinction. If we look at just one of the scenarios, the electrification of the vehicle, automotive strategy consultant Paul Eichenberg predicted 75 percent of the world's top 100 automotive suppliers will not survive the industry shift unless adaptation plans are made now. It has been reported that by 2023, the top 12 OEMs will launch 182 new EV nameplates.
Tools for Strategic Decision Making
The ability to make proper strategic decisions in this evolving landscape will be crucial in order to ensure sustainability as well as appropriate margins, capacity and inventory levels throughout the supply chain. Organizations that are unable to accurately manage long-term planning based on these "what if" scenarios will be placing themselves at significant risk. Long-term planning will require multiple facets to be considered to avoid risk and more accurately manage revenue and capacity projections. Robust tools should include the following abilities:
- Take in multiple "what if" scenarios and create one plan
- Include phase in/out calculations for capacity decisions
- Allow for collaboration and approval from multiple sources (e.g., sales, finances, supply chain)
- Provide access to historical decision making data
- Turn the global plan into local plans
- View the impact of the plan on operational and financial planning
- Place the resulting consensus plan into ERP for forecasting and production planning
The key to the future viability is to act now. If organizations are not scenario planning for the future today, it could mean bankruptcy or extinction in the years to come. With a solution like QAD Demand and Supply Chain Planning (DSCP), it is critical to do an impact analysis using "what if" scenarios in order to reduce exposure to risk. Organizations who continue to manage this process through complex spreadsheets, which are prone to errors, will not be able to keep up with all the scenarios facing them in the future.
Keep Up with Demand by Planning Ahead
Long-term planning will require a robust set of repository information which includes all the history from ERP and new OEM programs, especially considering all the new launches, in order to get an accurate simulation and plan. By not acting now, it will mean incurring costly premium freight, overtime, obsolescence and personnel at a time when competition from non-traditional competitors and innovation investments will be at an all time high.


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Some women are lucky enough to be born with naturally long strong nails (genetics, good diet, good health?) while others can't grow their nails to save themselves.
Nails can be in various conditions; thick and white, see through and bendy, flaky and brittle. Cuticles can show signs of damage such as hang nails and hard skin around the nail area. Nails might have nail wrinkles (lines) running up them (a sign more moisturisation is needed).
One way of getting longer stronger nails is to actually pay them attention. Might sound odd and yet it makes sense. Neglected body parts tend to look neglected, whereas well looked after body parts tend to be in good condition.
Start by paying attention to your nails daily.


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Colas backs Cornish quarrying operation with major investment
Developing Carnsew to produce a wide range of materials
We are making a major multi-million-pound investment in our Cornish quarrying operation, Colas Cornwall Quarries.
This reflects our Colas Group strategic commitment to quarrying globally. We have previously invested £2.5 million in an asphalt plant and have now installed a £1.5 million mobile crushing plant at the Carnsew quarry.
This allows our operation to work entirely in-house with a 16-strong team now including four colleagues who have joined us from our previous contractor MMC. Carnsew Quarry has been in operation just outside Falmouth since the early 1900s. Stone from the quarry was used on the exterior of Truro Cathedral which was completed c.1910.
Delivering half a million tonnes
Currently, Colas Cornwall Quarries delivers half a million tonnes of Cornish granite a year – which is used in local construction and roads. And we have identified rock armour and sea defences as a key business area going forward. The Metso processing plant was installed in one week and consists of six tracked mobile units, one jaw crusher and rock hammer, two cone crushers and three screen units. The jaw crusher can take 600mm granite blocks and is equipped with a scalping belt, metal detection belt and water suppression system. All plant units are tracked, with the crushers being radio remote controlled. This allows the machines to be established in a variety of configurations allowing Carnsew to vary production to produce a wide range of materials.
We're committed to being good neighbours
Quarrying and mining are a key part of Cornwall's history and present - whether it be quarrying for Cornish granite, China Clay or – as fans of Poldark will have seen - in an earlier era, Cornish tin. But, while the county has been shaped by quarrying and mining, Colas is committed to being a 'good neighbour' and there will not be any noticeable difference in the impact of the operation for the local community. As owner-operator since 2000, when we acquired the quarry, our first major investment was during 2007, when a state of the art £2.5million Ammann Uniglobe 200 asphalt plant was installed. This supplies a considerable share of asphalt laid in the Cornish market.
Now we believe the time has come to continue to develop Carnsew and make further long-term investment to demonstrating the importance of Cornish quarrying to our future manufacturing strategy.
Stewart Struthers, Director of Products, says: "We are making this investment as part of the review of the Colas Group's quarry assets worldwide. This is a challenging change for the team at Carnsew. But it will give career development opportunities, as staff take over the processing operation. It will also give the experience of setting up our own processing operation from the beginning. Quarry development and product types will be entirely under Colas's control, giving the flexibility to focus on specific markets such as rock armour for coastal protection works. Having greater control over the operation is a great step in our plans for expanding the business."


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Sometimes we can downplay the Third Use of the Law - we shouldn't but it can happen. I hear about it. No, the third use isn't Gospel, no, it doesn't aid our salvation - and I'd even argue that the third use is always accompanied by the 2nd use, for whenever I see and study what I am to do, I am also reminded of what heretofore I had failed to do.
But the third use of the law is still something we need - lest we become enthusiasts and seek to try to please God on our own terms. That's the main thrust that the Solid Declaration gives. . . even after regeneration, we listen to God's Word. I would say even in the garden, God gave to Adam a Word of Law.
However, the thought I have today is this. If we minimize the idea of the third use of the law, do we end up opening up a way for us to write off the liturgy. What I have seen is that the people who tend to disdain the third use point out how it isn't needed for salvation, that the renewed person should have all that He needs in Christ - what need of the third use.
This sounds like a lot of what I have heard in those who disdain and minimize the liturgy. What need do Christians have for an "order" (note: a legal sounding word) of worship, when they have the Spirit?
But what we must remember is that we were not only created by the Word but we are continually shaped by the Word. This is true in our life, whether it is dealing with the third use, or whether it is a liturgy which ensures that our worship is not done in our own image but in accordance with God's Word.
What do you think - is there a connection in thought? A lot of the guys who disdain the third use seem liturgical. . . but there seems to be a disconnect there.


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Assistant Head of English, IBW Form Tutor
- Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education, University of Wales, UK
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Language and French, Cardiff University, UK
Relevant Experience
Amy joined Dulwich College (Singapore) in August 2016. She began her teaching experience in Brittany, France, where she worked as an English language assistant in a secondary school. After completing a PGCE, she taught Modern Foreign Languages (French and German), as well as English, for five years in a comprehensive school in Cardiff, Wales.
Since then, Amy has been teaching English with some French at Dubai English Speaking College for four years. As second in charge of English, her main responsibilities included English Language at A-Level and Assessment across the Key Stages. With the school's debate team she organised and participated in international trips to Yale University, Malaysia and Singapore.
Amy is passionate about travel, culture, books and languages. Outside of the classroom she is most likely to be found in a library, at a live music gig, the theatre or a maybe even a zumba class. She enjoys watching Welsh rugby games wherever she is in the world.


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An analysis of Sociocultural Factors associated with home delivery in Kano, Nigeria.
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Ibrahim S. Yar'Zever, Department of Behavioral Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria
Ibrahim Rabiu, Department of Community Medicine, Gombe State University, Nigeria
Background: In Nigeria generally and Kano in particular pregnant mothers increasingly attend antenatal clinics but utilization of skilled delivery service remains very low. The individual or health system factors that affect women's preferences for delivery places are not clearly well known. Method: A case control study was conducted in July 2017 to assess factors associated with utilization of hospital delivery service. A total of 324 mothers who recently delivered and visited either postnatal care or sought immunization services were included. Cases (n = 108) were mothers who gave birth at home and controls (n = 216) were those who delivered at health facility. Pre-tested and standardized questionnaires were used to collect relevant data by trained data collectors. Logistic regression model was used to control for confounding. Result: The likelihood of delivering at home was greater among mothers with inadequate knowledge of maternal health related services (AOR = 62, 95% CI: 3, 128.4), those who started attending ANC after 24 weeks of gestation (AOR 8.7, 95% CI: 2.2, 33.3), mothers having no formal education (Adjusted OR 4.2, 95% CI 1.63, 11.27) and rural residents (AOR = 3.6, 95%CI: 1.4, 9.0). Conclusion: The predominant factors associated with home delivery services were lack of knowledge about maternal health care services, delay in starting Antenatal Care (ANC) follow up, Illiteracy and rural residence. Audience specific behavioral change communication should be designed to improve the demand for delivery services. Health professionals should take the opportunity to encourage mothers attend delivery services during ANC follow up. Improvements should be made in social conditions including literacy and major social mobilization endeavors.
Sociocultural, Factors, associated, home delivery in Kano.
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Ibrahim S. Yar'Zever, Ibrahim Rabiu, An analysis of Sociocultural Factors associated with home delivery in Kano, Nigeria., SCIREA Journal of Clinical Medicine. Vol. 4 , No. 5 , 2019 , pp. 149 - 164 .
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TALENTED Birmingham singers stopped hundreds of shoppers in their tracks in a glitzy karaoke final at a city mall.
More than 40 contestants battled it out to be top of the pops in the One Voice competition at the One Stop shopping centre in Perry Barr.
In the pulsating grand final, 13-year-old Laura Bowen from Kingstanding scooped the top prize after impressing the judges with renditions of Tattoo by Jordin Sparks and Hallelujah, which saw X-Factor's Alexandra Burke shoot to stardom.
She will now get the chance to sing in a professional music studio, but first she must decide how to spend her £300 prize money.
Laura, who wants to combine a singing career with teaching, said: "It has just been really nice to see so many people smiling when they were listening to me.
"My legs started shaking and in the past I've been really nervous.
"This time I just relaxed and decided to enjoy myself.
"I'll probably spend the money on a haircut for school and I'll take all my friends out for a celebratory meal."
The runner-up was 27-year-old blind singer Christopher Elliott, who performed I'll Be There by the Jackson Five and Shine by Take That.
Anthony Granner, aged 20, finished third singing Dance with My Father by Luther Vandross and UB40's Kingston Town.
One Stop centre manager Bashir Dalvi said the final was very exciting and that the standard of singing had been very high.
He said: "We have seen some great performers of all ages singing music ranging from rock, pop, soul opera and country and it's been great entertainment.
"The five finalists were all of a very high standard so it was difficult to choose the winner."


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Maple Vinaigrette
Makes 1 1/2 cups
As many parents know, serving a salad to kids can be like mixing oil and vinegar: They just don't go together without some coaxing. But with a creative approach, the right ingredients and a mild, smooth dressing, even the pickiest eaters can learn to love salad.
Getting kids involved in the preparation is key. At the store, make salad selection a game. Ask little helpers to spot differences between romaine and Boston lettuce or choose the "best" bag of baby carrots. At home, even young children can slosh lettuce leaves in a bowl of water and place them in a colander. And what kid doesn't get a kick out of a salad spinner?
Enlist small hands to tear leaves, crumble cheese and peel cucumbers. Then ask pint-sized chefs to pick a few healthy extras—grapes, dried fruit and nuts are faves—and let them toss 'em in with the greens.
As for kid-friendly dressings, it's all about having a touch of sweetness in the mix. Our three recipes avoid refined sugars (a pitfall of bottled dressings), relying instead on juice, maple syrup and honey. Plus, they make great dips—another way to get kids to eat their veggies.
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- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbs. maple syrup
- 2 to 2 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Whisk all ingredients together.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: Makes 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 91
- Carbohydrate Content: 2 g
- Fat Content: 9 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Sodium Content: 26 mg
- Sugar Content: 2 g


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This is a very uncommon (smaller sized) 25.5×33.5mm. lug-to lug 14k. solid gold vintage OMEGA SEAMASTER dating to 1966. This is a men's watch, but will easily suit a woman due do the size. The automatic winding OMEGA movement is accurate after a recent cleaning. The solid gold screw back case displays very fine condition and retains the OMEGA winding crown. We don't see this particular model appear often. It does look larger on the wrist due to the square case.


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Rape and molestation are things that need to be talked about. They have brutal effects, especially on underage women. The devil tries to use them to derail your purpose, to derail your destiny. They have brutal effects, especially when you're underage, and there are several misconceptions about them. #1, not only men molest. It's everywhere, and it has to be talked about. Continue reading "TW// summarized: The White Elephant | Rape and Molestation x Dr. Matthew Stevenson (4/7)"
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summarized: The White Elephant | The Path of Lust x Dr. Matthew Stevenson (2/7)
If you want out, Jesus needs in. There is a way out of bondage without being condemned.
God had a problem with Solomon and his many women, mainly because whenever Solomon would fall with them, they would turn his heart towards whatever they worshiped. Seduction has an distracting, destructive agenda.
The path of something is the way to it. Lust is not stationary; if you have it in one part of your life, it will affect you in others. Every path, including lust's, has a starting point, a midpoint, and a landing point.
Continue reading "summarized: The White Elephant | The Path of Lust x Dr. Matthew Stevenson (2/7)"
my testimony
how intricate am I
woven like a basket
over, under
how, I wonder
can you see through me?
I wish I could see the beauty in myself
but I'm full of holes
so holey, so holy
Holy Lord, help me
I pray today
but what about yesterday?
how much can I hold?
take my arms, Lord
hold me, remold me
make my purpose clear
I can't pour what You haven't given me
I can't collect what isn't meant for me
save me before I break
into pieces
into peace


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California Company Offers To Replace Flint's Water Lines For Free [Video]
JM Eagle is the plastic pipe manufacturing company from California that has stepped up to replace the lead pipes in Flint, for free!
The CEO of JM Eagle claims that the pipes could last more than 100 years with little or no maintenance. He is backing up his claim by offering a 50 year garuntee on the pipes if a deal is reached.
The company has already met with Mayor Karen Weaver, and has a proposal in front of the Flint City Council, but nothing has been decided.
Does this sound too good to be true?


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Petting Zoo Diversification Tips: Health and Safety Measures to Remember
Making new profits from your land has never been simpler, but you MUST know the pitfalls too. Find out our easy health and safety tips to remember if you diversify into petting zoos, here...
Land diversification is often about thinking outside of the box to discover new and interesting ways to use your land. That said, it doesn't always have to be complicated. In fact, it's so easy to use what you've already got on your land to rake in a profit - your animals!
Nevertheless, it's not all fun and games, as there are a number of potential illnesses that can be caught from animals. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention actually reported over 100 illness outbreaks related to petting zoos over just a five-year period.
We, at the Farm Business Innovation Show are here to help, by offering you FREE tickets to the show that can help you diversify. Whether you're thinking of diversifying into petting zoos, or just taking your children to one yourself, find out what you should watch out for, to prevent petting zoos bringing illnesses to your children, or the rest of the family…
The Dangers of Petting Zoos
There are a number of diseases you could catch from animals at petting zoos. In general, many of these diseases can't be transmitted through touch. It's through wounds or consumption that these diseases can make their way into your system (discover more, here).
What's more, it's mainly those with a weakened immune system that could be at risk. This includes young children, elderly individuals, and pregnant women. But, what could you be at risk of catching? Some examples include:
Recent investigations have proven that animals can carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria! Israelean researchers harvested 382 faeces, fur, skin, and feather samples from over 200 animals living in eight petting zoos around their country. After testing the bacteria residing in these samples, they discovered that one quarter of the animals had more than one of these multidrug-resistant bugs!
The main "superbugs" they discovered were:
- Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)
- Enterobacteriaceae
- AmpC-producing Enterobacteriaceae (AmpC-E)
Causing skin infections, digestive issues, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and even sepsis, this bacteria could be fatal for humans. This, compounded by the emergence of antibiotic resistance, has become a medical emergency. It means that medical progress may be sent back hundreds of years!
E. Coli
Escherichia coli, more commonly known as E. coli, is a type of bacteria that resides in the digestive system of healthy farm animals. Although many types of E. coli are completely harmless to humans, there are some strains which could cause stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, and, more rarely, death.
In fact, in June 2019, three toddlers became ill, and a two-year-old boy passed away, from E. coli sickness after visiting the San Diego County Fair petting zoo. In the young boy's case, the E. coli reached his kidneys, which proved fatal.
Potential infections from petting zoo animals were first looked into, urgently, after a large outbreak in 2009. After 27 people were sent away for hospital treatment upon their visit to a petting zoo, Professor George Griffin, a renowned infectious disease expert, investigated the matter.
The investigation showed that many farm animals will not show symptoms of E. coli poisoning, even if they have it. This shows that taking precautions is vital to avoid situations like these.
Salmonella is very similar to E.coli, causing almost identical symptoms, but can also be found on the bodies of healthy animals. So, even though the animals aren't sick, they can pass on serious illnesses to humans.
Cryptosporidium is a parasite found on any surface that has been contaminated by faeces - human or animal. The symptoms of cryptosporidiosis include stomach pains, accompanied by watery diarrhoea and stomach pains. Although it has no real treatment, staying hydrated is the key.
Campylobacter is similarly found in the stool of animals, but is, instead, a bacterial infection. In comparison to Cryptosporidium, this bacteria can be fatal, causing abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, and fever, as well as death in more susceptible individuals.
Listeria Monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that will prove fatal to most foetus', human or animal. It's spread through contaminated food, soil, and water, and causes vacant and confused symptoms within animals, and headaches, a stiff neck, loss of balance, convulsions, and more, in humans.
- Giardia
- Yersinia
- Q fever
- Psitacosis
- Toxoplasmosis
- Worms
How to Prevent These Health Risks
Although these illnesses may sound pretty scary, there are a number of ways you can help to prevent contracting illnesses from petting zoos. Whether you're a petting zoo owner, or a concerned parent, here are some steps to take:
Petting Zoo Owners
- Decide whether you want visitors to directly contact the animals.
- Have clear sign-posts on the risks and rules.
- Build washing facilities, with sinks and soap. hand gels and wipes are NOT a substitute.
- Do not sell food or drink near the animals.
- Educate staff on risks, and how to avoid them.
- Ensure all cuts and grazes are covered with plasters.
- Make sure the petting zoo has all the appropriate sanitary precautions before entering, including washbasins and anti-bacterial soap.
- Leave all strollers, dummies, toys, and cups outside the exhibit.
- Keep an eye on your children, making sure they don't put their hands on their faces or in their mouths during the trip.
- Don't eat, drink, or chew gum around the animals.
- Don't kiss the animals.
- Don't let children sit on the ground with the animals.
- Wash yours, and you children's hands, thoroughly after petting the animals, or just being around them. Don't rely on hand wipes or hand gels.
- When home, remove and clean all shoes, clothes, and pushchair wheels that may have been dirtied with contaminated soil. Wash your hands again after this!
- Watch for symptoms.
Goat to Go...
Want to discover more about petting zoo safety from an expert in the field? At our Farm Business Innovation Show, on 11th & 12th November at Birmingham's NEC, we'll be welcoming Tom Robinson, from National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN). He'll be speaking on the topic of safe public interaction with farm animals.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear him, and many others, speak, and get your FREE ticket to the show to get schooled. Otherwise, we'll see you next week for more animal inspiration… goat to go!


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7:53 AM 30th November 2019
Snow White At Harrogate
Sparkling, witty, colourful and great family fun: Harrogate Theatre's 2019
Snow White
panto has kicked-off a top-notch performance with 20 year veteran Tim Stedman, playing dim but delightfully well-meaning
Happy Harry
Backed by an excellent cast, great sets, singing and dancing, Tim's Harry floats gracefully on top of a lively whole-cast performance that feels better in every department than previous Harrogate Pantos - not that they were bad. This year even the jokes are funnier!
Polly Smith, now familiar to Harrogate audiences for her roles in the extremely enjoyable rep. company productions, cackles her way to panto stardom by attracting a cacophony of boos and hisses for her
Wicked Queen Ethel Burger
Also by Richard Trinder...
Ayrton & Fin: Watch For the Future
Opera North Director Welcome Government Rescues
Green Shoots Of Recovery
Geisha - Love Across The Ultimate Divide
Upon The Stair At Harrogate Theatre
Pamela Dwyer establishes her fairy credentials with a splendid opening monologue and a fabulous frock and, speaking of frocks, Howard Chadwick as
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Colin Kiyani as
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Snow White
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Magic Mirror
, a critical component of the Snow White story, gets the full hi-tech treatment with a massive screen being lowered in and out of set as required. Alice Barrott provides the face and voice of the mirror and has the great privilege of being able to 'tell it straight' to the Wicked Queen.
This year's set is a quite a star in its own right. A rotating cottage provides an ideal platform for the 7 puppet dwarfs - a new performance feature this year and extremely well done.
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He has worked for such companies as Western Electric Corporation, Aetna Life and Casualty, Bell Laboratories, Digital Equipment Corporation, VA Linux Systems, and SGI. He currently works as an independent consultant, and is currently involved with bringing environmentally friendly computing to emerging marketplaces through Project Cauã (www.projectcaua.org).
Mr Hall has worked on many systems, both proprietary and open, having concentrated on Unix systems since 1980 and Linux systems since 1994, when he first met Linus Torvalds and correctly recognized the commercial importance of Linux and Free and Open Source Software.
He has taught at Hartford State Technical College (HSTC), Merrimack College and Daniel Webster College. While at HSTC his students gave him the nickname of "maddog".
Mr. Hall is the author of numerous magazine and newspaper articles, many presentations and one book, "Linux for Dummies".
Mr. Hall has consulted with the governments of China, Malaysia and Brasil as well as the United Nations and many local and state governments on the use of Free and Open Source Software.
Mr. Hall serves on the boards of several companies, and several non-profit organizations.
Mr. Hall has traveled the world speaking on the benefits of Open Source Software having received his BS in Commerce and Engineering from Drexel University, and his MSCS from RPI in Troy, New York.
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text: Centuries ago in the ghettos of Europe, Christian rulers and their Jewish subjects arrived at a mutually convenient form of internal diplomacy. The Christians wanted no part of Jews as citizens, and the Jews, at least most of them, wanted no part of assimilation into a largely gentile society, even had that option been on offer. Yet there needed to be some point of contact between the mutually suspicious populations. So there emerged the figure of the shtadlan, the so-called "court Jew" who represented the needs and interests of his isolated, outnumbered people. Whatever the regime required from its Jews, which sometimes included financing for commercial or military ventures, was negotiated through the shtadlan. In turn, when the gentile rabble indulged itself in pogroms, the shtadlan alone had the right to plead for the government to call off the mayhem. The role of the shtadlan, then, was both highly practical and profoundly cynical. It was also deeply historical, rooted in the compromises made during powerless exile. The first version of the shtadlan may have been the exilarch of the Jewish community in ancient Babylonia. It took the form in the Middle Ages of the Council of the Four Lands in Poland and Lithuania. The Nazis adapted it to their desires for centralized control in establishing Judenrat all across conquered territory. By all logic, the shtadlan should have stayed and died in Europe. The archetype has no function in sovereign Israel, and neither does it in the tolerant, polyglot United States, the glistening exception to Diaspora indignity and persecution. American Jews should have recognized the anachronism for what it was way back in the 1900s with the failed effort to establish a chief rabbi and formal kehilla in New York. BUT WE have been loath to give up the seeming advantages of speaking through a single voice. A classic axiom of political advocacy calls for "organized people and organized money." For American Jewry for much of the 20th century, that formula meant the United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies, and the Joint Distribution Committee for rescue and relief to Jews abroad. "We Are One," went the Federation's venerable slogan. We have become wedded to a "crisis model" in community-building, in which either Holocaust commemoration or opposition to anti-Semitism are the raison d'etre for the largest communal organizations, from the Simon Wiesenthal Center to the American Jewish Committee. The perception that AIPAC speaks for every Jew has given fodder to conspiracy theorists like John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt, authors of The Israel Lobby (or as I prefer to think of it, "The Protocols of the Elders of K Street"). ALL THIS history serves as a preamble to the recent events in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, events that illustrate the unintended, undesirable consequences of hanging on to the shtadlan. As many readers of this page probably know, Archbishop Desmond Tutu had been scheduled to speak at the University of St. Thomas, under the sponsorship of a group called PeaceJam, as part of a series of lectures about non-violence by Nobel laureates. Earlier this month, a weekly newspaper in the Twin Cities revealed that St. Thomas had cancelled the speech, with top university administrators saying they believed that Tutu's presence would antagonize the Jewish community. The exact sequence of events in coming to that decision remains murky. It is possible that university officials sought out an opinion about Tutu from the local shtadlan, Julie Swiler, public affairs director of the Jewish Community Relations Council for Minnesota and the Dakotas. Or it is possible that Swiler took the initiative of approaching St. Thomas with concerns. Regardless of the order, the net result was that with very little other input, except apparently from two rabbis on the university's adjunct faculty, the speech was cancelled. That decision brought a firestorm of protests, an opportunistic invitation to Tutu from a competing local university, and finally a reversal by St. Thomas, which invited the South African leader to appear for a talk and a public forum. The only people who can be pleased with this mess are Mearsheimer and Walt and their amen corner of bigots, who seemed to have found proof of the insidious tentacles of the Israel lobby. A much more apt moral to the story is that this kind of disaster happens in part when Jews and gentiles alike keep operating through a shtadlan. One can empathize in some respects with St. Thomas's leaders. The Catholic university has a respected center on Jewish-Christian relations and was probably bending over backward not to give offense. And from a Catholic perspective, in which religious authority does flow down the hierarchy from a single source, the notion of a shtadlan must have seemed comfortably familiar. That particular shtadlan, however, turned out to have been operating on the basis of an inaccurate and only belatedly discredited press release by the Zionist Organization of America, a group that can give even alarmism a bad name. The ZOA release gave a slanted synopsis of a speech Tutu delivered at a Boston conference in April 2002, claiming he had said that "Israel is like Hitler and apartheid." One shtadlan, equipped with one dubious piece of evidence, played an essential role, perhaps even the instigating role, in an attempt at public censorship that succeeded only in defying the wishes of many other Jews and embarrassing a great many of us. As it happens, the text of Tutu's speech does not contain the phrases the ZOA imputed to him. Speaking at a highly volatile time, in the wake of the suicide bombing at a Netanya Seder and the reoccupation of most West Bank cities, Tutu pointedly shifted the title of his speech from the previously-announced and confrontational "Occupation is Oppression" to the more conciliatory "Give Peace a Chance." He condemned "the violence of the suicide bombers," "the corruption of young minds" by anti-Jewish propaganda, and also "the violence of military incursions and reprisals." Yes, he compared the occupation to apartheid, even as he acknowledged the prominent role of South African Jews in the freedom struggle there. And, yes, he talked about the fall of dictatorial regimes because "a lie, injustice, oppression, those will never prevail in the world of this God." Those are difficult, even angering words. They are also words that any American Jew ought to be confident enough to hear, discuss, and potentially challenge. We broadcast not our strength but our weakness when we act as if criticism from a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a clergyman with an impeccable record of nonviolence, simply cannot be uttered. The groundswell calling for St. Thomas to reverse its decision included the voices of many Jews, both within and without the Twin Cities. The enduring lesson, one would hope, is that nobody can arrogate to himself or herself the right to speak for an entire Jewish community. If Jewish existence were so fragile in Minnesota, if anti-Semitism were such a clear and present danger, then how would the state have elected a string of Jewish senators - Paul Wellstone, Norm Coleman - with Al Franken a strong contender to become the next one. The ghetto walls have fallen. Emancipation and equality have arrived. 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Ruminate was a self-initiated poster project for Instagram that was then exhibited. Starting as an experimental and exploratory exercise in design craft, it became a space for honest creative interpretations of ones mental state, influences and observations and communicating it all visually.
After nearly a year from the initial post, an opportunity arised and a selection of 24 works were chosen. Keeping to the theme of self-expression through introspection, the exhibition was called 'Ruminate'. The exhibition was purposed to recognise the benefits of self-inquiry and to push forward any profitable outcomes to support those at BeyondBlue.
Each poster was ideated, designed and uploaded within a day of conception. The circumstances and influences of each one were unique. All of which were an exercise in developing fundamental design skills and strengthening intuition.


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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –
Look for the definition of a student-athlete and odds are it's going to include a photo of Florida State University softball player Natasha Jacob. The senior added one more piece of hardware to her already impressive collection as she was named CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine First-Team Academic All-American as announced Wednesday (May 31).
The First-Team selection comes on the heels of a Second-Team accolade last year. Jacob (Coppell, Texas), who graduated magna cum laude in April with a 3.87 grade point average in exercise science, is the first Seminole softball player to earn First-Team honors.
"Natasha has been the model of a student-athlete," FSU head coach Dr. JoAnne Graf. "She works hard whether it is on the field or in the classroom and she really has been the perfect example of what you can accomplish if you manage your time wisely and set your priorities. When recruit student-athletes she the example we use."
During her four years at Florida State, Jacob won virtually every academic award possible. She is a four-year member of the Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll as well as a three-year CoSIDA Academic All-District 3 selection. The Golden Torch recipient for the top gpa on the team, she has been on the dean's list (3.5 gpa and higher) or president's list (4.0 gpa) all eight semester at Florida State.
"It's an honor to be recognized for both academics and softball because it's tough to balance both," Jacob said. "When you get to college you learn a lot about time management. I try to prioritize my time and get the most out of everything."
This season Jacob stamped her name in the record books while capping one of the best careers in Florida State and ACC history. A First-Team NFCA All-Southeast Region and First-Team All-ACC selection, she set a new school and league record with her 252 at-bats in 2006 while rating third in Seminole lore with 94 hits. On the FSU career charts she rates fourth in at-bats (795) and hits (271), six for stolen bases (69), eighth for games played (264), runs (147) and walks (74) as well as ninth in batting average (.341) and tenth for triples (15). Her hits total is the seventh-best in ACC history and her 69 swipes is the ninth-highest total.
Jacob was the only ACC player on the First-Team and one of only two league players on any of the three teams. Virginia Tech's Angela Tincher was Second-Team.


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Following the successful support and sponsorship at Derby Rugby Club, EMBS is proud to sponsor and support Duffield Cricket Club, Derbyshire.
As part of our corporate social responsibility we love the idea of supporting local sports and community groups, especially when they are connected to our own amazing team at EMBS.
Duffield Cricket Club has gone through a major transformation over the last few years and acts a local hub for children via the ICC All Stars initiative and more broadly as a centre of the Duffield community.
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The Palestinian Authority plans to name dozens of West Bank streets after Palestinian prisoners – terrorists – who were involved in murdering Israelis or carrying out terrorist attacks, a PA minister has said. Issa Qaraqi, who was recently appointed prisoners affairs minister in Salaam Fayad's government, said the streets would be named after at least 100 Palestinians who were serving terms of 20 years or more in Israeli jails.
Qaraqi is also head of the Palestinian Prisoners Club, a Bais Lechem-based group that defends the rights of security prisoners and documents Israeli "violations" of human rights in prisons.
He said the decision was taken as part of the PA government's solidarity with the prisoners, especially those who have been sentenced to lengthy terms or life in prison.
Qaraqi said the initiative to name streets after security prisoners would be launched next week in coordination between his ministry and the PA's Ministry for Local Government.
"This is the legitimate right of the Palestinians," he explained. "We have the honor and duty to honor our prisoners in recognition of their sacrifices and steadfastness in Israeli prisons."
Many streets in West Bank cities and villages have already been named after Palestinian "martyrs" who were killed in clashes with Israel over the past few decades.
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CONGRATS to Bounce TV and "The Trumpet Awards." The Atlanta based-network has acquired all assets of the prestigious award show in a new agreement with The Trumpet Awards Foundation.
Set to celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2017, "The Trumpet Awards" will world premiere on Bounce TV on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 9:00 p.m. (EST). The black-tie ceremony will be taped on Saturday, January 21 at Atlanta's Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
"After 25 years, I felt it was a good time to find a strategic partner to take The Trumpet Awards into the future. Bounce TV is the ideal custodian to continue to enhance the level of excellence that is our standard. I am thrilled to have my beloved Trumpet Awards become part of Bounce TV," said Trumpet Awards Founder and Executive Producer—Xernona Clayton.
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According to the press release, Mrs. Clayton will become Chairman Emeritus of the awards and continue to play an active role in the event. She will also remain President and CEO of the Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc.
Bounce TV EVP of Original Programming Elizabeth Kealoha will executive produce the telecast with Bounce TV SVP, Original Programming Ri-Karlo Handy in charge of music and performances and Abbey MacDonald, Director of Originals, handling talent for the event.
Bounce TV is the fastest-growing African-American network on television and will now own, produce and world premiere the star-studded event annually. Bounce TV will also syndicate "The Trumpet Awards" to television stations around the country as well as internationally for broadcast after the Bounce premiere.
On a personal note, RayCornelius.com covered "The Trumpet Awards" in 2015 and 2016 and is looking forward to bringing it to you again in 2017. Stay tuned as the hosts, honorees and talent will be announced shortly.
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Recently, Bloomington Tri Kappa members presented Shelley Singell with the 2019 Angie Martin Sisterhood Award. A total of $1,600 was collected by the women and donated to the Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County Habitat Scholars program in Shelley's honor.
Congratulating Shelley Singell on her award are, from left, Aggie Sarkissian, Angie Martin, Theresa Cooper, Nancy Gettinger, Shelley Singell, Amanda Burnham, and 2018 honoree Mary Jane Hall (photo courtesy of Bloomington Tri-Kappa).
Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty through homeownership and education. In 2010, Habitat created a volunteer scholars committee dedicated to ensuring that all Habitat homeowner children who qualify receive guidance and are signed up for the Indiana 21st Century Scholars program. In this timeframe, the volunteer scholars committee has contacted 100 percent of eligible students and have confirmed over 35 enrollments in the program.
The committee also plans events encouraging Habitat parents and students to become comfortable on college campuses, provides follow up during the high school years to ensure completion of the 21st Century scholarship requirements, and incorporates educational information for Habitat parents into the homeownership classes that families take as part of their sweat equity requirement.
The 21st Century Scholarship provides students up to four years of undergraduate tuition at any participating public college or university in Indiana. As a 21st Century Scholar, students not only earn a scholarship but get step-by-step help to make sure they succeed in college and graduate with a degree. To learn more about volunteering for the program, please email us.


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University Choir
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München, 02/16/2018
For its end-of-term concert in the Great Aula, the Munich University Choir has chosen to feature Mozart's Requiem. But that's not the only attraction on the program. This coming Sunday, the Choir will give the first public performance of a new work, which was written specially for the ensemble by the young Munich composer Sebastian Schwab. The program will be repeated on Monday evening.
Sebastian Schwab - Le sette ultime parole di Gesù Cristo sulla croce (premiere)
W. A. Mozart - Requiem in d minor (K626)
Sunday, 18 February 2018, 7:30 PM
Monday, 19 February 2018, 7:30 PM
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Anna Verena Egger (Conductor)
Marie-Sophie Pollak (Soprano)
Florence Losseau (Mezzo-Soprano)
Moon Yung Oh (Tenor)
Michael Kranebitter (Baritone)
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I thought the assignments worked really cohesively with one another. It helped to keep terms and skills in mind from one assignment to the next. The lecture videos were great, short, and to the point.
Apr 07, 2016
Very organized and detailed about the basic, history, characteristics of typography.\n\nI really enjoyed it and wish there were other courses by the same lecturer.\n\nThanks for the great course!!
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Dec 26, 2017
I liked it. I am graphic designer by profession, but some things are highlighted only when you make the effort to take such courses which provide a brief in-depth overview.
автор: Mirza B•
Aug 22, 2017
A must take course for Graphic Designing learners. Faculty was very helping and lectures & assignments are not too difficult for the ones having some background knowledge.
автор: Kassandra G C•
May 28, 2020
I think the course is excellent but I stumble upon different cases of plagiarism in the assignments. So maybe the instructions could be clearer to avoid these situations.
автор: Angel D M G•
Apr 03, 2020
Excelente curso, una muy buena forma de enseñar la denotación y connotación de las letras y palabras, el impacto que pueden tener y las composiciones que se pueden lograr
автор: Joshua B•
May 16, 2018
Love this course, really inspired a love a typography in me that i never new existed, as well as teaching me some handy skills. Words will never look the same. 5 stars :)
автор: Hezekiah A•
Jun 19, 2017
I will recommend all student who attempted the graphic design course to also take on the introduction to typography, its necessary i n understanding fonts and their use.
автор: Nathaniel M Z•
May 10, 2016
I love this course my introduction to typography is great. The lesson wasn't too much to handle. We focused on the basics and I learned to appreciate type and it's usage
автор: Stefan D•
Mar 14, 2016
If you get confused every time you open the font selection dialog then this course is for you. It well structured has a lot of visuals. I highly recommend this course.
автор: Mark H•
Sep 08, 2020
I learned so much about Typography in this course. In my opinion, this course requires the most note-taking of the five classes in the Graphic Design Specialization.
автор: Joel D B•
Nov 19, 2017
Very good and well-structured introductory course. Information is clearly laid out in engaging videos, and each new exercise builds satisfyingly on the previous week.
автор: David A V D S•
Apr 29, 2018
In this course I took a new experience in relation to what I knew I have several years as a freelancer and only now I understand how to get to know the types. Great!
автор: Anusha M•
Jul 02, 2020
The course is very detailed and informative. Provides very good material on typography, history of typography and efficiently dissects the properties of typography.
автор: Leisa R•
Feb 17, 2017
This was my first introduction to Typography. I played around a little with calligraphy as a hobby. I learned so much from taking this class and by far my favorite.
автор: Tristan S•
Jan 11, 2018
A really informative course. The lectures tie in nicely with the assignments, which have given me a much greater understanding of how to use typography in my work.
автор: Aakanksha T•
Apr 14, 2016
As a self-taught designer, this course helped me learn a lot more about typography than good ol' hands-on experience has, to date. Great course. Thanks so much! :)
автор: Brianna P•
Apr 07, 2016
This class gave a great introduction to Typography! The instructor did a great job at bringing Typography to life. The content of the course was very approachable.
автор: SHAFIA N•
Jul 31, 2020
Its amazing!
In this cours i read about typefaces and create logo.
I don't know! What is topography?
But when I read about it ,then I am understand topography .
автор: Zackary A K•
Jul 06, 2017
This was a very enjoyable introduction to Typography. The more I study typography, the more I am able to appreciate the high quality of this brief introduction.
автор: Giovanny V•
Sep 15, 2019
clear, concise information delivered on every lecture... I really enjoyed the assignments they got me out of my comfort zone and challenged me to experiment...
автор: Kristen B•
May 24, 2018
I absolutely loved this class! The teacher is so thorough and the assignments make implementing what I learned so much better. Everyone should take this class!
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Apr 18, 2016
Great intro to typography. I enjoyed it and feel more confident in understanding basic typography and now know where I can find information on type! Thank You
автор: Stephen M H•
Aug 09, 2020
Anther Kiley provided a very concise, yet detailed, history of typography that kept my attention, hitting upon many of the big events in typographic history.
автор: Ginger H•
Mar 23, 2016
I have been working with Typography for the last 10 years and still learned a lot from this course. Very informative and will be useful in the years to come.
автор: Maria F•
Jul 20, 2020
An awesome introduction to working with typography. Learning the basic rules, history and putting it into practice has really helped my overall design look!


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Happy future ahead for cat Jimmy three months after fall
A lucky cat who thankfully lost just one of his nine lives after falling from an open window will soon be looking for a new home after several months recovering in Blue Cross care.
One-year-old Jimmy was brought to our Victoria animal hospital out of hours by his owner after a neighbour witnessed him fall.
Jimmy was in a critical condition. He couldn't stand up, both of his canine teeth had broken and his right hind leg was incredibly sore. The poor young cat was also bleeding from his nose and he was in a very stressed state. He must have hit his face hard in the fall.
We gave Jimmy fluids to make sure he didn't suffer dehydration, pain killers to help soothe him and, although by this time it was approaching midnight, X-rayed him as a matter of urgency. Our Victoria animal hospital's doors are open to sick and injured pets 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
X-rays revealed that both of Jimmy's back legs were broken, and it would be a long road ahead for the young lad.
We put a device called an external fixator on Jimmy's right back leg. And external fixator uses metal pins to hold the fractured bone in place and encourage it to mend.
Jimmy's left leg had broken in a much more complex way, and we made his owners aware that amputation was looking a likely possibility. Unfortunately, Jimmy's owners could no longer care for him and asked Blue Cross to find him a loving new home once he was well enough.
We neutered Jimmy, microchipped and vaccinated him and treated him for fleas and worms.
Poor Jimmy had to be confined to a crate to prevent him from further injuring himself by climbing and clambering around. It's not much fun at all for a young and usually active pet to be kept cooped up, but it was the best thing to do to help him recover as quickly as possible. While he was in our hospital's care, Jimmy got lots of attention and TLC from our whole veterinary team.
Eventually he was well enough to leave hospital and go and live in the comforts of home with Blue Cross volunteer foster carer Gill Price and her partner Mark Webb.
Jimmy needed to remain on cage rest for four weeks, and during that time Gill brought him back to the hospital for regular check-ups and X-rays.
Thankfully, after weeks of rest and careful monitoring, Jimmy was able to have the pins removed from his right leg, and his left leg was no longer at risk of amputation.
Gill said: "He was quite poorly when he first came to stay with us but he has perked up tremendously over the last couple of weeks. His wants to be included in everything now, and it's really great to see how much he's improved.
"He even bashed open the kitchen door and helped himself to a packet of Dreamies!"
Jimmy will now make the journey from foster care to our Burford rehoming centre in Oxfordshire to begin the next part of his Blue Cross journey; his search for a forever home.
Gill added: "We've watched him grow up and it's sad to let him go but you know he'll go to a good home. He's very loving and a little bit mischievous. He'll come and just on your lap and just purr.
"He'll make a lovely companion for someone."
If you could give Jimmy the loving home he deserves, please contact our Burford rehoming centre today.


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The LG G4 5.5 inch screen device will soon be released across the world. April was the month to announce a new mobile phone launch, under the signature of LG, the giant company that tries to keep the pace with the technological evolution.
The mobile jewelry was initially launched in Korea and then landed in Hong Kong, before arriving to Turkey, Russia and Singapore. The next sales targets are Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, Middle East Africa and South Central America. We don't have a precise date for the release in the above mentioned areas but the guys from LG are expected to move fast.
LG CEO is very optimistic, speaking in terms of novelty when it comes to the new LG G4. It is described as "unlike any other flagship mobile phone on the market today".
When it comes to specs, the new toy presents us to a new "quantum display" tech, that seems to be better at color reproduction. It also contains a redesigned camera which sports a wider sensor. LG G4 has an embodied 16 megapixel rear camera and an 8 megapixel front camera. It comes equipped with a 64 bit hexacore CPU Snapdragon as well. Quite a high-end description of the new tech release, you would say, but wait until we can get our hands on the device to see for ourselves!
Beyond the technical specifications, LG G4 looks quite state-of-the-art, because it includes a hand-crafted leather back and a very fine and subtle curve for a delicate feel in the hand. Also, Google productivity apps are pre-installed, Chrome is the default browser, with Chromecast support backed in.
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Safety is the most important factor that comes to mind when one talks about sports, each sport has a certain level of risk of physical damage attached to it, and there are ways to prevent that. One such popular sport today; is volleyball.
It has the benefit of being probably of the most hassle-free sports ever, with all that's needed is a net and a ball. But, where the game is easy to play and doesn't require much space and preparation, there is a specific injury factor attached to it.
Played by bare hands and barely any accessories by most, the risk of injury increases. The most common volleyball related injury pertains to the knee. Scrapes, bruises, abrasions and strains to the knee are very common for most players.
Hence, protection is required. Today, volleyball kneepads are a common accessory to help avoid all such injuries. We will look further into these, with our list for the 10 best Volleyball Kneepads in the current market.
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10 Best Volleyball Knee Pads Compared
All great sports accessories have a Nike influence, and these knee pads land no short of perfect.
A design marvel with a solid grip, flexibility and durability.
Super trendy and a bold design.
certainly not what it looks like, this is a very firm, safe product.
Minimalistic, cute, and super cheap, these knee pads overperform according to their price, if anything.
The best padding in the market, the luwint volleyball pads are the best for comfort and protection.
These are fantastic Knee pads and offer terrific protection to cash value.
Modern honeycomb design coupled with a solid grip make the hex pads a great investment.
Great grip, bold design, and great in reliability.
The cheapest option on the list and worth every penny.
1. Nike Essentials Knee Pads
- Innovative design
- Ultralight
- Variety of sizes
- Less coverage
- Maybe uncomfortable at the back
- Not very durable
Sports essential mogul Nike is an established brand in the world of sports equipment. Their knee pads are proof that the brand doesn't leave anything to chance when it comes to ensuring the player's total comfort.
Specially designed with world-famous Nike Dri-Fit technology that provides excellent comfort as you play. Don't be fooled by the minimalist design because these knee protectors have a streamlined look specially designed to ensure maximum comfort.
The plain cloth weaved pads are unicolored, with a kneehole in the middle region. The fabric used is the premium breathable cloth that is comfortable yet sturdy.
Coupled with this impeccable design, these pads also have a low profile but high-density foam pad, which makes them ultralight but highly protective.
Better yet, they come in three sizes; x-small/small, medium/large and large/ extra-large which accommodates all types of players. You can also choose between black, white, and a fancy looking zebra/grey/volt color.
- More affordable than most knee pads.
- Design of these pads takes into account the needs.
- Adults and those with thicker and muscular legs complained of discomfort and even pain I.e "too tight" or "too small" for them.
- Players report ripping, tearing, and even melting of the fabric after sliding across the floor.
The Mizuno LR6 Volleyball Kneepad has it all in terms of comfort, style, flair, and provides the protection needed to prevent the knee from damage.
The primary function of a knee pad is to protect all parts of the knee from injury caused by diving, sliding, or falling to the floor.
The LR6 is made of 50% polyester with 28% elastic and 22% rayon, gives a snug fit without pulling too tightly or cutting off circulation and a polyester construction that makes it very lightweight.
These knee protectors feature high-quality foam that minimizes slip or rotation of the sleeve on your leg. When it comes to features, the LR6 is up to date, and very reliable.
The QuickDry Polyester knee pad cloth used makes the pads easy to wear as they do not retain sweat. The DF Cut pad provides greater freedom of movement.
LR6 padding in high impact zone for complete protection. The brace has entire patella, lateral, and medial stability.
Made from a mixture of polyester, cotton, and Spandex, the LR6 covers all of the knee areas, making it great for hitters and setters. The no fold, low rise design makes it very durable, and a must buy.
3. ASICS Ace Low Profile
- Great grip
- Strong cloth
- Lightweight
- Too short
- For slim legs mainly
As with most ASICS products, these pads have an attractive, stylish design. Their benefits go further than looks. The dual-density padding goes a step further than most traditional pads to offer protection against impact.
If you're all about padding, you'll love this option. With anti-microbial features, these pads stay odor and bacteria free for your games.
At 6-inches, they aren't the longest kneepads, but they help you to stay flexible while playing. Made from cotton, rubber, and nylon, they have the elasticity you want while staying in place during intense games.
They are designed to last, making them an excellent option for not only volleyball but all kinds of uses. While they are meant to be for youth, they can fit well on slimmer adults.
If you're looking for a lightweight, flexible pair of kneepads, these ASICS are a dependable and durable option that can easily be machine washed.
The ASICS ace is lightweight and allows for quick movement, making them ideal for the active volleyball player, they can be machine-washed without deteriorating quickly, so you can keep them clean.
The Ace is soft yet reliable enough to keep you protected during your game, and they stay put, so you don't have to be worried about adjusting them during the game.
4. Adidas Elite Knee Pad
- Offered at a good price
- Perfect for those who like more coverage
- Stylish while staying safe
- Knee will be entirely protected
- Washed in the machine without breakage
- The sizing may be a bit larger
- They may not be the best for smaller players
Adidas is right up there at the top when it comes to sports. These female-targeted knee pads are great, in all aspects. When you go to a competition, you want to make sure that you have a good pair of pads that will hold up.
These Adidas are a reliable pair that offer several positive features. First of all, they are longer than many other options at 7.5-inch sleeve height.
They also have an attractive design that doesn't sacrifice protective features. If you're worried about full coverage, you can trust these beauties to keep your knee safe with padding running throughout the front.
While they do provide more coverage than other options, this doesn't mean that they'll be too warm. They do a great job of giving the breathability you need for summer games.
Available in black and white, you can alternate between the two or pick your favorite color. Most people choose black as they tend not to show dirt as quickly.
But, you'll be pleased to know that they are durable enough to be washed in the machine and even dried, so you don't have to worry about them getting ruined too quickly.
5. Mikasa Youth Volleyball Pad
- Great grip
- Strong cloth
- Lightweight
- Easy dry
- Durable
- Average design
- Small size
If you want to find an affordable option, these Mikasa pads may work. Designed for juniors, you can trust that you'll find the right size for your budding athlete star.
Because of the material, these pads are recommended for indoor use. If your child plays indoor volleyball, you're in luck. It also has an anti-odor feature, so you can be sure to use them for repeated uses.
They also do a great job at absorbing sweat, so you don't have to worry about wearing wet pads during a summer match. They do an excellent job at staying place, which is a must for any kneepads.
Best of all, the padding on these pads is exactly what you want in your kneepads, making them an excellent option for this factor alone. They won't get full of sweat so that you can rely on them in warm months.
Among their marketed features, the company says that they don't slip easily, so you can depend on them to protect you when you fall, they have well, and dependable padding that will keep you safe from impact.
The price is low, so you can buy them if shopping on a budget. Washing them is easy so that you can use them for a long time.
6. Luwint Knee Pads
- Great grip
- Strong cloth
- Lightweight
- Easy dry
- Durable
- Average design
- They may not be the best for smaller players
- Small size
If you want something that not only feels like it will protect but looks like it, as well, these Luwint pads are ideal. Made from cotton and latex silk with high-density rebound sponge, the Luwints are comfortable yet protective to wear.
They provide enough elasticity so that you can easily transition while playing volleyball. The ergonomic design aids in flexibility. While they do allow breathability, they are warm enough to use during cold weather.
The Luwint pads are long enough for those who worry about fair coverage but aren't too long that they get in the way. They are machine-washable and won't deteriorate quickly, even with several washes every week. If you're looking for a reliable option that has excellent padding, you'll appreciate the Luwint kneepads.
- Maximum protection
- Sleek design
- Highly flexible
- Limited sizes
The Mizuno VS-1 knee pads are made from a combination of high-quality cotton, spandex, and silk cotton. This fabric is extremely breathable and does not cause blood constriction at any time.
The ventilation experience is on another level; the knee pad keeps you dry from sweat. The material also allows you to move freely and perform to your best.
The Mizuno VS-1 knee pads provide improved patella, medial, and lateral protection even during the extreme games. The D.F cut included will give you more protection when needed.
The knee pads have an elegant design. The brand logo is placed on the upper part of the pads to give you that minimalist look that you will love.
The knee pad is lightweight; it dries pretty fast too. This is a knee pad for you if you happen to be looking for maximum protection. The pads' flexibility makes them suitable to be worn by everyone.
They cover a total of 9-inch sleeve length, making them fit for use in other activities and games needing extreme knee protection.
8. McDavid 6440 Hex
- Heat treatment
- Comfortable
- Great grip
- No size problem
- The pads are too tight
- The material gets warm
This MC David sleep is versatile. It protects the knee, shin, or elbow. The hex pad technology makes the pad fit for all forms of impact absorption.
The pad fits perfectly and can be used by everyone to protect the knee or elbow region. These knee caps are highly recommendable because of its hex-shaped pads that align with the player's body part to provide maximum comfort.
The nylon construction is compact and offers maximum stretch as needed during your training and matches. You will love the thick padding material that absorbs all the moisture and sweat during your activities — ideal for the body to body contact.
McDavid HEX Technology delivers exceptional protection and confidence. Often imitated, HEX remains the innovation leader and top choice of countless pro athletes. Hexpad Technology is a patented padding system that permanently bonds dozens of individual athletic pads into fabrics.
Because the pads are individually applied, they move with and conform to the body for continuous protection that isn't bulky or restricting. The material is machine washable.
Protection levels in the McDavid 6440 offer a range of sports medicine products based on protection and support levels. Each level provides soft tissue support through compression and may promote healing through therapeutic heat.
9. Bodyprox Youth
- Highly effective, good quality
- Flexible and easy to put on
- Anti- slip material to keep it in place.
- Great grip
- Only fit for small leg sizes
The Volleyball knee pads for junior youth are made of high-density foam to highly protect the knees of junior kids as they go about their training.
The pads have an ergonomic design that is great for juniors who are involved in a lot of activities, including the knees. This gear is super light, hence suited for outdoor activities that need a lot of freedom in terms of movement.
The pads increase blood supply to the knee area and highly protects the region during contact activities. It is also made of an anti-slip material that will keep it in place even when you are all sweaty and wet.
The juniors can use the gears during other games apart from volleyball, thanks to its double foam that provides maximum protect and impact resistance even in extreme activities.
The breathable material and high elasticity make these pads awesome for the young ones. The juniors will love the fact that the pads are easy to wear and comfortable all day long.
These Bodyprox knee pads for junior youth are truly second to none. They will give you more than you probably bargained for.
10. Mueller Knee Pads
- Lightweight
- Protects you from bruises, burns, and bumps
- Very durable
- Easily and will fit securely over your knees
- The knee pads are durable and will last a long time.
- These pads can also be used as elbow pads.
- No connectivity options
- Midrange response is too loud
The Mueller Knee Pads have a standard design that will cover your knees for you to perform your best without having to worry about getting injured.
The lightweight padding is durable and not bulky, allowing for a non-slip position on the body. An elastic material also provides an easy slide on and conforms to joints, ensuring full protection and coverage.
They slide onto your knees easily and will fit securely over your knees. Thanks to their sleeve type and elasticity, they can be pulled on very easy.
Mueller Knee Pads provide a full range of motion, comfort, and flexibility. They are built to remain in place even after diving for the ball. The grip is excellent, and the low price tag makes them all the more worth buying.
What Are the Best Knee Pads to Buy?
When playing volleyball, diving can lead to volleyball knee injuries and pain unless you have good quality knee pads that will help cushion the impact of the ground with your knees. Buying the right pads are very important for any seasoned players.
Knee pads serve as a protective measure to help prevent scrapes, burns, and bruises, and are going to make all the difference for you as you pour yourself into the game both mentally and physically! Modern pads have excellent engineering that usually contours to your knee, so you will barely know you're wearing them at all.
Specially designed knee pads will offer more strength and will have more stability. Having kneepads that don't provide the right amount of padding or that don't fit properly can be a real distraction during an intense match. The proper volleyball pads provide full patella (kneecaps), lateral, and medial protection.
Hence you have to choose a knee pad with advanced moisture-wicking material that keeps you dry and fresh so you can focus on the big set, and attack your way to your best performance yet. Buying knee pads is no joke. You need to take it seriously.
Factors to consider while buying Knee Pads
You should know what you need from the start. You need to choose a pair that gives you the comfort you need without sacrificing protection. Pads with more coverage will be suitable for maximum protection.
Padding is an essential aspect to look into before buying a volleyball knee pad pair. The padding material is as important as its length. The thickness of padding depends on the position played. Purchase a knee pad that covers your patella, lateral, and medial regions of the knee.
Humidity and dryness
Sweating is inevitable during any play. A low-quality knee pad may cause knee itchiness. Purchase knee pads with special anti-sweat materials that help keep the sweat away from the skin. Also, get pads that are soft on the skin for utmost comfort.
When choosing a knee pad, your height or weight doesn't matter. Generally, each brand has a unique and offer limited options when it comes to sizes. So, make sure to buy the right size for you. Choose a size that will stay secured at the knee without slipping off. Most manufacturers provide sizing charts, be sure to check them out before any purchases.