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I think you could try to teach your friend about enjoying healthy food. It only works if you are subtle, so work in small steps. Try inviting her over for dinner and cooking...
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Dear Overactive eater,
Generally, a case of the munchies is your body's way of signaling that it's time to refuel. If snacks and even full meals don't fill you up, there may be another cause for your ongoing hunger. If diet changes don't do the trick, a visit to a health care provider may ease your mind and your appetite. Based on your description, it sounds like you can rule out the possibility of a digestive parasite. Rather than fueling your hunger, most stomach bugs cause digestive troubles like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that can kill your appetite. There is one infamous bug, the Taeniasis parasite (a.k.a., tapeworm), that is often blamed for insatiable appetites or unintended weight loss. However, Taeniasis is acquired by eating infected pork or beef so it's not likely that you have a tapeworm since you've been vegetarian for years.
As you suggested, people who follow a vegetarian diet sometimes don't get enough protein. These power nutrients give your body energy and also help you feel full, more so than carbs or fruits and vegetables. Vegetarians also need to consider the kind of proteins they eat. Unlike meats, individual plant foods don't supply all the amino acids that your body needs. To make sure you're getting a complete protein package, try combing two complementary foods that offer different amino acids from these four protein groups: grains, legumes or beans, seeds and nuts, and eggs and dairy. For example, a PBJ sandwich combines grains (go for whole wheat bread!) and legumes (peanuts) for a complete protein. Similarly, a yogurt parfait with fruit and almonds complements dairy with nuts. Newer research has indicated that protein pairings need not be consumed at the same time. That is, it should be sufficient to combine the complementary foods within the same day. For more tasty protein pairings, check out the related Q&As about protein sources.
Another source of satisfaction comes from eating enough fat. Depending on your level of physical activity and other factors your fat needs will vary. However recent research shows that eating moderate amounts of healthy fats can really help satisfy. In addition to nuts, think avocado and healthy oils (canola, olive, safflower, trans-fat free spreads). Check out ChoseMyPlate.gov to calculate your calorie, protein, fat, and carb needs and determine whether what you're eating should be filling you up.
To make sure you're eating enough of the right proteins and fats as part of a balanced diet, it may also be helpful for you to keep a food journal. You can use the journal to plan out meals, make grocery lists that include healthy and filling snacks, and record when and what you eat throughout the day (and night). The food journal may help you answer some key questions to explain the uptick in your appetite. For example, are you eating enough calories throughout the day to make you feel full? Do your tummy rumblings coincide with any particular emotions like stress, sadness, or happiness? If you do end up seeing a health care provider, the journal will help them understand your diet and what might be causing your excess hunger.
If diet changes don't seem to satisfy your hunger, there may be an underlying health condition that's giving you the munchies. According to the National Institute of Health, causes of increased appetite may include:
List adapted from MedlinePlus.
Since there are a variety of explanations for your hunger pangs, if adding a healthy balance of proteins and fats to your plate won't satiate your appetite, your best bet is to see a health care provider. Getting medical attention is a good idea especially if you have any other unexplained symptoms like frequent urination, increased heart rate, or feeling very thirsty.
Fueling up with more complete proteins and healthy fats may help you feel full and keep your body running strong. If your hunger still hangs around, visit a health care provider to find out what your body needs to fill up and feel good. Take care,
Medical Services (Morningside)
Dear Reader #1 and Confused About Calories,
Good questions! While a liquid diet probably wouldn't affect the way your digestive system works, you would still need to ensure that you are receiving plenty of calories and nutrients. Discussing this issue with a health care provider, such as a gastroenterologist or nutritionist, may be good steps if a liquid diet is something you want or think you need to pursue. Also, Reader #1, check out the Related Q&As below for more information about food allergies.
As for the calorie query submitted by Confused About Calories, the fact of the matter is, regardless of the consumption method, a calorie is a calorie. The energy it takes to burn one liquid calorie equals exactly the same as that needed to burn one solid calorie. What throws some people off is the concept of caloric density. Foods that have high water content tend to have lower caloric density (think fruits and veggies), meaning a greater calorie to volume ratio. For example, to consume the same amount of calories you would get from one cup of raisins, you would need to eat nearly ten cups of grapes. What adds to this is that low caloric density foods tend to make you feel fuller faster because of their water content.
This does not mean that simply consuming more liquid will make you want to eat less. Liquid calories may in fact be deceiving because beverages like sodas often contain a lot of calories but do little to satiate hunger. When studies compared food intake between one group given water to drink and the other given soda, there was little difference in the amount of solid calories they ate. However, even though both groups ate roughly the same amount of food, the group who drank the soda consumed more calories overall because of the beverage that accompanied their meal.
Depending on the motivation for your question, you may want to consider meeting with a registered dietitian or other health care provider to discuss this matter further. Keep in mind that a health care provider can also make any referrals to a specialist, if appropriate. In addition, you may find it helpful to read some of the responses in the Go Ask Alice! Nutrition & Physical Activity archives or the related Q&As below.
Remember though, your body needs more than just calories; it also needs nutrients, which may be lacking in a liquid diet. Although liquid calories may seem less significant than calories consumed from solid foods, keep in mind that a raisin in the hand is worth ten grapes in the bush.
Medical Services (Morningside)
Columbia Health Nutrition Services (Morningside)
Dear David,
Even the savviest of shoppers can be fooled by some of the products on the market today. Food labels can be confusing. Did you know that when a claim appears on a food item stating, for example, that whole grains reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers, only 51 percent of its grain contents needs to be whole grain? A little background information will be helpful to you as you navigate your way through the grocery store looking for easy and convenient whole grain foods.
So, what exactly is a whole grain? A grain contains three parts, the bran, endosperm, and germ. The bran is the outer layer, which is high in fiber and B vitamins. The endosperm is primarily starch, or carbohydrates, which turn into sugar in our bodies when we it. The germ is the seed for a new plant and it contains B vitamins, protein, minerals, and healthy oils. When grain is processed, the bran and germ are removed, leaving only the endosperm or starch. This is essentially why whole grains are more nutritious.
And how do we figure out if a food is made from whole grains? It's easy to be tricked into thinking a food is a whole grain when it's not. For example, if an ingredient is listed as unbleached wheat flour, it is still refined flour and not a whole grain. One way to determine if a product is whole grain is if it has a Whole Grain Stamp from the Whole Grains Council. This identifies it at as containing whole grains. However, if there is no stamp, the key way to determine if a product is whole grain can be found in the nutrition label list of ingredients. If the phrase "whole" appears as part of the FIRST ingredient in the ingredient section of the food label, such as "whole wheat flour" or "whole oats," it is likely that it is a whole grain product. Words that are often indicators of a whole grain product also include "stoneground whole," "brown rice," and "wheatberries." Be wary of items listed without the word "whole" before, such as durum wheat or multigrain, because they may not be actual whole grains. You can also visit the Whole Grains Council, which is a good resource for additional information regarding whole grains and packaging, particularly words you may see on packages and how to identify which are whole grain and which are not.
As far as whole grains coming in a convenient package that can be grabbed off the shelf, let's start in the bread and cereal aisle since these items are the main types of food that offer immediate edibility of whole grains. Next we take a walk to the pasta aisle followed by the aisle containing rice and other whole grains, such as barley and quinoa, which typically involve some cooking time. However, many grocery stores now offer areas where you can find all of these whole grains prepared for you, so the final stop is the hot and cold prepared foods area.
For more tips about healthy eating and whole grain choices, check out the these whole grain eating tips from Myplate.Gov!
Hope this clears up some of the confusion,
Dear Fat Frat Guy,
You write that you're sitting around the frat house bored. It sounds as though you may have more time to fit in activity than you realize. Exercise doesn't always need to be a long, intensive workout. Short, frequent bouts can be just as effective as longer ones. Why not go out for a walk? Does your frat house have weights in the basement or other area? Taking advantage of exercise equipment is a great idea, but if there isn't any available, jumping rope between sets of push-ups and sit-ups, in your room or a living room or den, can help alleviate boredom.
If these ideas aren't possible, or you still need some suggestions to resist snacking, a few questions to ask yourself may help. First of all, are you actually hungry? When was the last time you ate? Could you put off eating for 15 minutes? If you can wait 15 minutes and then see how you feel, you may decide that you really weren't hungry after all, or you may even forget all about that snack. If you don't and still want to eat — try to quantify your hunger.
Consider the Hunger and Fullness scale. On a scale from 0 - 10, with 0 being BEYOND HUNGRY as though you haven't eaten in an entire day (not recommended) and 10 representing BEYOND FULL as if you ate three Thanksgiving dinners — again not recommended, see where your hunger or fullness falls:
|Beyond hungry
|Extremely hungry, irritable, and cranky
|Very hungry
|You have a strong urge to eat, but aren't ready to fall over.
|Just a little hungry
|Totally neutral... neither hungry nor full
|You are a notch past neutral — you could eat more but aren't hungry
|You are feeling satisfied. If you stopped eating at this point, you would need to eat again in about 4 - 4½ hrs.
|You are getting pretty full. If you stopped eating at this level, you would probably get hungry again in 5 - 6 hours.
|You are getting really full, and uncomfortable.
|Beyond full
One way to use this scale is to try to rate your feelings of hunger and fullness. You have to work on paying attention to your body's signals. Make an agreement with yourself that you will eat when your hunger is at 3, and stop eating when you reach 7. If you can ask yourself how you are feeling before taking a snack, you may be able to alleviate or at least cut down on boredom eating. Remember, food's for nutrition and nourishment. If another part of yourself needs nourishment, it's important to figure out what that is and create other ways of meeting that need. Excessive snacking often catches up with us in the form of excess pounds, as you have found. If you repeatedly find yourself eating when you aren't hungry, or when you are no longer hungry, you probably don't need those excess calories.
So, once you realize that you aren't hungry, there are probably a ton of things you can do to pass the time. Getting off your duff and moving your body — somewhere further away from the kitchen — would be a good start!
Dear Not Fully Aware,
Your question is one many people deal with. Some people were taught from an early age to finish everything on their plate, no matter how they felt. This was often rationalized by well-intentioned parents referencing the millions of starving children around the world. Unfortunately, this type of encouragement does little to teach children about listening to their bodies or learning to identify or conceptualize the feelings that come when one is satisfied with the amount or type of food they are eating. This conditioning experienced by many growing up, can carry on into adulthood.
Others are out of touch with their body signals for other reasons. How often have you felt ravenously hungry and then couldn't believe how much you'd eaten? How much food does it seem to take to satisfy your hunger? Letting yourself get really, really hungry distorts awareness of body signals. If you're out of touch or ignore subtle hunger cues, it's extremely difficult to detect subtle fullness. As a result, you're only able to feel extremes. It's difficult to describe what comfortable fullness feels like inside your body, but some people express it as being satisfied and content after eating. Others say it's a subtle feeling of fullness, of not being hungry anymore (even if there's still food on their plate).
You can begin by thinking about how you are feeling while you are eating — a kind of checking in with yourself. This takes a conscious effort. Once you've eaten some of your food, consider asking yourself some of these questions: does the food (still) taste good? Is my hunger beginning to subside? After a few more bites, am I beginning to feel satisfied? Try stopping about halfway through to determine if you've had enough. Try rating your fullness from 1 - 10:
If you go from a 2 to a 9 easily, perhaps you are going for too long without food, or your last meal was too small (a problem for dieters). Maybe your last meal was lacking important satiety nutrients, such as protein, fat or fiber, which usually help to keep you satisfied over a few hours. Sometimes when we eat very quickly, a large quantity of food is consumed and before we realize it, we're stuffed. If this is your problem, try slowing down, taking your time chewing, swallowing, and resting between bites.
The most important part about eating to a pleasant fullness is to eat consciously — to increase your awareness. This takes practice for many people. Too often, we distract ourselves with other activities — such as studying, watching TV, or surfing the Internet, without realizing that we're full, until the entire bowl of popcorn, liter of soda, or pizza is gone. Give yourself time to enjoy and appreciate your food, and you can notice and identify its effects on your body.
For more information and insight, check out Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch's book, Intuitive Eating. If you are a Columbia student, you may want to make an appointment to speak with a nutritionist. Morningside campus students can contact Medical Services; CUMC students can reach out to the Student Health Service.
Best of luck!
Dear Mom trying to offer healthy choices, but having some technical difficulties,
To think, while some children beg for the latest neon-colored sugar cereal to hit the shelves, your two children are tallying fiber grams. They have fostered their interest in nutrition. Educating about and encouraging healthy behaviors are keys to lowering risks of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and cancer, later in life.
As you are aware, the "Nutrition Facts" label is a helpful tool for understanding what each food contributes to daily nutrient intake. These labels provide the amount of carbohydrates, fat, protein, as well as percent daily values for a number of nutrients. Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000-calorie eating plan, which can be confusing, because that's more calories than most of us need. For an in-depth explanation about this or other food label content issues, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or the Kidshealth.org Figuring Out Food Labels page for kid friendly explanations.
Unfortunately, curious consumers will not find "Nutrition Fact" labels on all foods, even if foods have packaging. Some specific exceptions to food labeling requirements include:
Though you might not see nutrient labels on fresh foods, the information needs to be nearby. The FDA created a voluntary program to promote retailer labeling of the top 20 most commonly sold fruits, vegetables, and fish, as well as the 45 best-selling cuts of raw meat and poultry. The nutrient information needs to be available as a brochure, leaflet, notebook, or stickers in the appropriate grocery department. Labels for fruits, veggies, and raw fish include the following:
For nutrient information for 5,900 foods from alfalfa sprouts to zucchini at the click of a button, look to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Nutrient Database. A simple keyword search and portion size specification will yield the complete nutrient profile of your food.
One of the most comprehensive print versions of nutrient composition tables is Bowes & Church's Food Values of Portions Commonly Used, by Jean A. T. Pennington, Ph.D. Some 8,500 foods are listed according to food group with analysis results for 30 nutrients, but they are not in "Nutrition Facts" label format.
Hopefully these resources will help make your technical difficulties with nutrition labels a thing of the past!
Dear Reader,
Regardless of your activity level, breakfast is an essential part of a healthful lifestyle and is also important for maintaining energy all day long. The motto here is anything for breakfast is better than nothing at all. Think of your body as a car and food as gas. Without gas, your car cannot get from one place to another.
The rate at which your body uses calories for energy is known as metabolism. Think of metabolism as the motor of your car. Metabolism is directly related to energy levels, so the higher your metabolism, the more energy you have throughout the day. When you are sleeping, your body naturally decreases its metabolism. When you wake up, there is an increase in metabolism, which peaks by noon. How much energy you have during this time is contingent on how much food calories your body has to use for energy. Breakfast becomes the first stop to the gas station before your road trip. So basically, eating breakfast actually helps maintain high energy levels throughout the day. In fact, the more hearty a breakfast you have, the more your metabolism motor will roar!
You do have to stick to some guidelines, of course, to promote optimal energy.
The best range of calories for breakfast is between 350 to 500. Below 350, your body will not fulfill the requirements for morning energy usage; above 500, your body may store unneeded calories as fat.
Plan and eat a balanced breakfast meal including complex carbohydrate, protein, fat, and a fruit or vegetable.
Quantity to Aim for
Some examples of energizing breakfast meals include:
|Equal to
2 pieces of toast
2 T of peanut butter
1 medium banana
2 servings of complex carbohydrates
1 serving of protein
1 serving of fat
1 serving of fruit
½ bagel
1 serving of complex carbohydrates
1 cup of cooked oatmeal with
1 cup of 2 percent fat milk
¼ cup of raisins
2 servings of complex carbohydrates
1 serving of protein
1 serving of fat
1 serving of fruit
1 small muffin
1 cup of plain low fat yogurt
1 cup of orange juice
1 serving of complex carbohydrates
As you see, there are many delicious ways to get from point A to point B every morning. Imagine your surprise when you see the results with more energy!
Dear In a quandary,
Your friend definitely isn't alone, but in order for her to change her behaviors or ingrained patterns, she needs to acknowledge that a problem exists, or see a benefit from making a change. Because food and eating habits are such a personal aspect of our lives, it can be a sensitive area of discussion. To answer your first question, diets that are high in fat, sodium, and calories, and low in fruits, veggies, calcium, and other nutrients, may contribute to the development of diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis, among others. If this factor is a concern to your friend, she may consider changing her patterns. However, if she is healthy now, the thought of developing any of these conditions in the far off future may not be motivation enough for her in the present time to change habits with which she's been comfortable.
One thing is for sure — criticizing and nagging don't work! So, what can you do? First of all, you can suggest spending time together doing some sort of activity. If you can get your friend moving, she may become interested in eating more healthfully. Try to disguise exercise into a fun pursuit. Some ideas include:
Another tact you can try is to determine something that is important to her, and show her that eating better can help improve the matter. While many people aren't motivated by diseases they can't relate to or that seem intangible, immediate concerns can hold more relevance. For example, skin problems, low energy levels, or stomach discomfort can promote a greater incentive or inclination to change. If she complains about any of these conditions, some appropriate suggestions could include drinking more water than diet soda, substituting a juicy piece of fruit for the chips, or heading over to an enticing salad bar rather than making a quick trip for fast food. Considering and implementing any changes or new patterns are only part of the challenge; maintenance is also key, and can be easier to follow-through when done together with a peer than by one's self. Your can demonstrate your support by bringing over some farm fresh apples, cooking a healthy meal together, going to lunch together at an eatery where healthy choices are available, walking together regularly during lunch breaks, etc.
Remember, gentle suggestions are better received than harsh criticism. Advice that begins with "You should..." may fall on deaf ears. Instead you can try to initiate a discussion, saying something like, "You know, I just read an article that said drinking water is important for keeping skin healthy... and I'm drinking more water as a result." Having a conversation about this subject may get your friend to think, and perhaps try, to take steps leading to healthier patterns of eating and activity. Then again, she may decide not to pursue anything at this time. If this is the case, you can express your concern to your friend, and let her know that if she would ever like to pursue healthier eating habits you are ready to support her. In the mean time, remember why you're friends in the first place and enjoy your time together!
To the reader:
I think you could try to teach your friend about enjoying healthy food. It only works if you are subtle, so work in small steps. Try inviting her over for dinner and cooking...
To the reader:
I think you could try to teach your friend about enjoying healthy food. It only works if you are subtle, so work in small steps. Try inviting her over for dinner and cooking a healthier version of pizza or lasagne or some other food she might recogize. Or take her out for a healthy but filling meal at a good quality restaurant (Italian is often good for this). By doing this the aim is to lead by example: show her that healthy food tastes great, fills you up and can contribute to a fun meal, as well as being good for you. Then she will see that living a healthy lifestyle needn't be torture, in fact it is something that a lot of people (chefs, gourmet food lovers, etc.) deliberately seek! Good Luck!
Dear Stuffed,
Put down your fork and raise your glass. Here's to feasting sensibly, moderately, and contentedly:
Before the meal:
As you're deciding what to put on your plate:
Some food for thought while you chew:
Actions to take after the holiday repast:
Enjoying the holiday season doesn't have to mean overindulging in holiday cheer. Being mindful of your eating (and drinking) doesn't have to be limiting; it can actually enhance your experience.
Happy Holidays!
Dear Reader,
The frustration you feel in controlling your sweet tooth is understandable. There are many facets to this issue, so no one answer applies to everyone. Based on your situation described here, you can consider the following possibilities and see how they play a role for you. First, you mentioned that you are trying to lose weight. Quite often, when a person tries to shed some pounds, s/he cuts back on the size and composition of his or her meals. A recent fad has been to limit carbohydrates in one's diet. This leaves most people unfulfilled, still "wanting" something else. Others cut way back on fat, compromising flavor and fullness. Some eat what they think they should eat, without enjoying their food. Do any of these situations sound familiar to you? If your meal is satisfying, you may be able to handle the craving and let it pass, or not experience the craving at all. Try to incorporate sensory appeal — different tastes, textures, colors, and food temperatures — into your meals. You'll be surprised as to what a difference these factors can make.
Second, you wrote that you recently quit smoking. Congratulations! That's the healthiest change you can make. Everything tastes better when you become a non-smoker. With smoking cessation, however, some people experience variations in appetite and increased cravings for sweets to compensate for the lack of nicotine. These are generally temporary. Realize that you have already overcome a difficult obstacle. Asking yourself to quit smoking, lose weight, exercise more, and stop eating sweets is a lot to expect of one person at one time. Reconsider what you can successfully accomplish, setting short- and long-term goals that are realistic for you and workable within your typical schedule and patterns.
Third, restriction can lead to overindulgence. Some people find that the more they try to stop eating something, such as sweets, the more they want or the more out of control they become when they finally succumb. Allowing yourself one treat each day is a way to finding some middle ground. This can be difficult to work through at first, but the potential is there if you stick with it. One approach is to buy a single sized serving item daily, whether it's candy, a cookie, or whatever you like. Knowing that you can have a little every day can make the food seem less forbidden and more acceptable. This approach reinforces the concept of "a reasonable amount," and can help in curbing excessive intake.
Last (and perhaps most importantly), some people use sweets or other types of cravings and/or overeating as a coping mechanism for emotions. Do you find, or have you ever found, the cravings come when you are stressed, bored, lonely, sad, or even happy? As children, many of us were soothed with a cookie or other treat, and have learned to tame emotions with food, associating such eats with comfort or nostalgia. What starts as a coping mechanism can turn into a well-ingrained routine, becoming a harder habit to break over time. If this applies to you, you can take some time to observe what is happening. Try to determine what your patterns are. Are there other ways you can deal with your feelings besides resorting to sweets? For some people, distracting themselves with activity can work; for others, facing their issues by journaling, for example, can help. Either way, taking yourself away from the craving for a short while may help it to subside and/or pass. Sometimes this practice won't work, and sometimes it will. However, the more times you try, the more successes from which you can draw. In the long run, working on changing this behavior can enable you to feel more in control, rather than allowing the craving to control you.
So, it isn't so simple — but that doesn't mean it's not possible. Best wishes on turning this pattern into something healthier, too.
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Swaziland confirms young black student suffered anti-gay and racist 'trauma' by Russian gang 8
5:22 PM — A young male student has returned to Swaziland having been allegedly tortured in a homophobic and racist fashion by a neo-Nazi Russian gang.
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South Africa: Man accused of murdering lesbian attended vigil in memory of victim
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18th October 2013
South Africa: Man arrested over murder and sexual mutilation of lesbian
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14th October 2013
France's First Lady meets with LGBT campaigners in South Africa
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18th September 2013
Desmond Tutu: God makes me fight for gay rights 48
12:24 PM — The former Archbishop of Cape Town, Desmond Tutu, has said that he fights for gay rights because "It's God catching me by my neck."
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South Africa plans to introduce hate crime legislation to protect LGBT people 2
2:45 PM — South Africa is set to introduce hate crime legislation, which would protect LGBT people against hate crimes, including laws to prosecute following physical or verbal attacks.
31st July 2013
African Christian Democratic Party leader: Desmond Tutu is 'out of order' for alleging that God is homophobic 19
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu: I would rather go to Hell than worship a homophobic God 94
12:30 PM — Archbishop Desmond Tutu, famous for his role in ending Apartheid, has said that he would rather go to Hell if he discovered that God was homophobic.
26th July 2013
Archbishop Tutu: South Africa must reject homophobic discrimination 15
2:36 PM — Archbishop Desmond Tutu has called on South Africa to reject homophobic discrimination as part of a new LGBT United Nations campaign.
5th July 2013
South African Human Rights Commission condemns murder and sexual mutilation of lesbian 3
6:19 PM — South Africa's Human Rights Commission has condemned the recent murder and sexual mutilation of Duduzile Zozo.
2nd July 2013
South Africa: Lesbian found murdered and sexually mutilated east of Johannesburg 17
11:22 AM — A 26-year-old lesbian has been found murdered and also sexually mutilated in South Africa, reports say.
25th June 2013
Amnesty urges Obama to address LGBT 'suffering' during Africa trip 2
7:14 PM — The President of the United States Barack Obama, should use an upcoming trip to Africa to speak out against the "suffering" of many LGBT people in African countries, Amnesty International has said.
19th June 2013
South Africa: Gay imam spreads message of empowerment when it comes to homosexuality and Islam 19
5:27 PM — A gay Muslim cleric in South Africa, one of the few openly gay imams in the world, says it's important to be open about your sexuality in order to have an "authentic" life.
8th May 2013
Police arrest suspect in connection with Brighton gay man's death
6:43 PM — Police have arrested a man in connection with the death of Michael Polding, a gay man who was found murdered in his Brighton flat in July 2012.
2nd May 2013
South Africa: Married lesbian couple told to split up or face their son being expelled from school 16
3:59 PM — A married South African lesbian couple have been told they should split up and walk away from their "lifestyle", or remove their son from his Christian school.
29th April 2013
South Africa: Dead teen was beaten, starved and forced to eat faeces at camp linked to 'gay conversion' 67
6:17 PM — A court has heard how a teenage boy in South Afica died from severe and substantial injuries sustained while attending a camp which has been linked to "gay conversion", after allegedly being beaten, starved, and forced to eat his own faeces.
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Two years on and still no justice for South African lesbian murder victim Noxolo Nogwaza 4
1:40 PM — Family, friends and campaigners are remembering Noxolo Nogwaza, a young lesbian in South Africa, who was raped and murdered two years ago this week after a night out with friends.
17th April 2013
New Zealand legalises same-sex marriage 55
11:06 AM — New Zealand has become the 13th country in the world to legalise equal marriage.
16th April 2013
New Zealand expected to give final approval to equal marriage bill 23
2:36 PM — New Zealand's Parliament is on Wednesday expected to give final approval to a bill which would legalise equal marriage in the country.
14th April 2013
South Africa: Government condemns anti-LGBT violence following attack
6:20 PM — The South African Government has stated its opposition to anti-LGBT violence, following an attack on a gay man in Cape Town which left him missing part of one ear.

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I am a single parent of a special needs daughter. I retired six years ago to take care of my daughter. My ex supports us financially. I am a simple, romantic man who likes relaxing at home watching a movie or going out to dinner. I like the outdoors, especially fishing in the Sierras. I like comedies (i.e., The Big Bang Theory) because I love to laugh. I am very patient and a great listener. I like all kinds of music. I play the piano to relax. I love playing for my daughter. I also like playing video games with my son. I give great foot massages. My house is neat (a little cluttered though). My children are spoiled (lots of stuff). Being a single parent, i can cook, clean, do laundry, dishes and picking up after my dog. I love hanging out with friends and family. I like going to the gym, working out and doing martial arts. My folks were born on Maui, Hawaii, so for a vacation I would love to play video poker at The Cal with you. If you've been there, you'll know what I mean. I haven't been back to Hawaii in quite some time. I have a lot of relatives there, so I do want to go back soon. Even though I have had adversity in my life, I am happy. I'm alive and healthy. I have two awesome, loving children. I have great friends and family. I am only missing a loving relationship with a partner. I hope you are that person.
Camping , Coffee and conversation , Cooking , Fishing/Hunting , Hobbies and crafts , Movies/Videos , Museums and art , Music and concerts , Performing arts , Playing cards , Religion/Spiritual , Shopping/Antiques , Video games
Martial arts, Walking / Hiking, Weights / Machines
I exercise 3-4 times per week.
I have Dogs
I'll tell you later.
California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
I'll tell you later.
I'll tell you later.
The Goal, I Declare, Hunger Games series, my son's text books.
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|Social Drinker
|Self-Employed / Entrepreneur
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|Yes, and they live at home (2)
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I am Japanese, however I was born in Los Angeles. My parents and grandparents were born and raised in Hawaii.
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LTC Reports Third Quarter 2013 Results, "Locks Rate" at 3.99% for $70 Million Senior Unsecured Notes and Announces Completion and Opening of a Combination Assisted Living and Memory Care Property Business Wire WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- November 4, 2013 LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE: LTC) ("LTC" or the "Company") announces today operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. The Company reported an increase of 14.0% in Funds from Operations ("FFO") to $20.0million in the quarter ended September 30, 2013, from $17.5million in the comparable 2012 period. FFO per diluted common share was $0.57 for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. Normalized FFO was $20.0million in the third quarter of 2013 compared to $17.6million in the third quarter of 2012. Normalized FFO per diluted common share was $0.57 for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The increase in FFO and normalized FFO was due to higher revenues resulting from acquisitions and completed property developments and a decrease in interest expense partially offset by higher weighted average shares outstanding. Net income available to common stockholders for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was $16.4million or $0.47 per diluted share. For the same period in 2012, net income available to common stockholders was $11.6million or $0.38 per diluted share. The increase in net income available to common stockholders for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was primarily due to the gain on sale of six skilled nursing properties with a total of 230 beds and higher revenues from acquisitions and completed property developments. As previously announced on October 1, 2013, the Company increased its monthly cash dividend on its common stock to $0.17 per share for the fourth quarter of 2013, approximately a 9.7% increase from the previous $0.155 per share. The Company declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.17 per share per month for the months of October, November and December 2013, payable on October 31, November 29 and December 31, 2013, respectively, to stockholders of record on October 23, November 21 and December 23, 2013, respectively. The Company also announces that it locked rate on $70.0 million of senior unsecured promissory notes under its shelf agreement with Prudential Investment Management, Inc. The notes, when issued, would bear interest at an annual fixed rate of 3.99% and mature in 8 years with interest-only payments in the first two years and annual principal amortization thereafter. The Company expects the sale of the notes to occur on or around November 20, 2013 and to use the proceeds to pay down its unsecured revolving line of credit. Additionally, the Company announces the completion and opening of a 77-unit combination assisted living and memory care property in Wichita, Kansas in October 2013. The total project cost for the property was approximately $10.6 million. The property is leased to an affiliate of Oxford Senior Living ("Oxford") under a 10-year lease with two 5-year renewal options. Cash rent began on November 1, 2013 at an initial cash yield of 9.25% and will increase 2.5% annually. Wendy Simpson, LTC's Chairman, CEO and President, commented, "LTC is pleased to announce the successful completion and opening of its third development project this year. We are excited about the addition of another new private pay seniors housing community to our portfolio and look forward to expanding our relationship with Oxford." Conference Call Information The Company will conduct a conference call on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, in order to comment on the Company's performance and operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. The conference call is accessible by dialing 888-317-6016. The international number is 412-317-6016. An audio replay of the conference call will be available from November 5 through November 20, 2013. Callers can access the replay by dialing 877-344-7529 or 412-317-0088 and entering conference number 10035985. The earnings release will be available on our website. The Company's supplemental information package for the current period will also be available on the Company's website at www.LTCProperties.com in the "Presentations" section of the "Investor Information" tab. About LTC At September 30, 2013, LTC had investments in 84 skilled nursing properties, 105 assisted living properties, 9range of care properties, two schools and six parcels of land under development. These properties are located in 29 states. Assisted living properties, independent living properties, memory care properties and combinations thereof are included in the assisted living property type. Range of care properties consist of properties providing skilled nursing and any combination of assisted living, independent living and/or memory care services. The Company is a self-administered real estate investment trust that primarily invests in senior housing and long-term care facilities through facility lease transactions, mortgage loans and other investments. For more information on LTC Properties, Inc., visit the Company's website at www.LTCProperties.com. Forward Looking Statements This press release includes statements that are not purely historical and are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the Company's expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. All statements other than historical facts contained in this press release are forward looking statements. These forward looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Please see our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in our other publicly available filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. All forward looking statements included in this press release are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update such forward looking statements. Although the Company's management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. The actual results achieved by the Company may differ materially from any forward looking statements due to the risks and uncertainties of such statements. LTC PROPERTIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2013 2012 2013 2012 Revenues: Rental income $ 24,645 $ 21,908 $ 72,907 $ 63,182 Interest income from mortgage 1,086 1,398 3,195 4,361 loans Interest and 94 96 279 818 other income Total revenues 25,825 23,402 76,381 68,361 Expenses: Interest expense 2,581 2,988 8,512 7,025 Depreciation and 6,139 5,793 18,152 16,053 amortization General and administrative 2,676 2,370 8,962 7,498 expenses Total expenses 11,396 11,151 35,626 30,576 Income from continuing 14,429 12,251 40,755 37,785 operations Discontinued operations: Net income from discontinued 238 253 805 748 operations Gain on real estate assets, 2,619 — 1,605 16 net Net income from discontinued 2,857 253 2,410 764 operations Net income 17,286 12,504 43,165 38,549 Income allocated to — (9 ) — (30 ) non-controlling interests Net income attributable to 17,286 12,495 43,165 38,519 LTC Properties, Inc. Income allocated to participating (95 ) (94 ) (284 ) (279 ) securities Income allocated to preferred (818 ) (818 ) (2,454 ) (2,454 ) stockholders Net income available to $ 16,373 $ 11,583 $ 40,427 $ 35,786 common stockholders Basic earnings per common share: Continuing $ 0.39 $ 0.37 $ 1.17 $ 1.16 operations Discontinued $ 0.08 $ 0.01 $ 0.07 $ 0.03 operations Net income available to $ 0.47 $ 0.38 $ 1.24 $ 1.18 common stockholders Diluted earnings per common share: Continuing $ 0.39 $ 0.37 $ 1.16 $ 1.16 operations Discontinued $ 0.08 $ 0.01 $ 0.07 $ 0.03 operations Net income available to $ 0.47 $ 0.38 $ 1.24 $ 1.18 common stockholders Weighted average shares used to calculate earnings per common share: Basic 34,553 30,253 32,625 30,219 Diluted 36,580 30,293 34,657 30,263 NOTE: Computations of per share amounts from continuing operations, discontinued operations and net income are made independently. Therefore, the sum of per share amounts from continuing operations and discontinued operations may not agree with the per share amounts from net income allocable to common stockholders. Supplemental Reporting Measures FFO, adjusted FFO ("AFFO"), and Funds Available for Distribution ("FAD") are supplemental measures of a real estate investment trust's ("REIT") financial performance that are not defined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Investors, analysts and the Company use FFO, AFFO and FAD as supplemental measures of operating performance and we believe they are helpful in evaluating the operating performance of a REIT. Real estate values historically rise and fall with market conditions, but cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with U.S. GAAP assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. We believe that by excluding the effect of historical cost depreciation, which may be of limited relevance in evaluating current performance, FFO, AFFO and FAD facilitate comparisons of operating performance between periods. Additionally the Company believes that normalized FFO, normalized AFFO and normalized FAD provide useful information because they allow investors, analysts and our management to compare the Company's operating performance on a consistent basis without having to account for differences caused by unanticipated items. FFO, as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT"), means net income available to common stockholders (computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP) excluding gains or losses on the sale of real estate and impairment write-downs of depreciable real estate plus real estate depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Normalized FFO represents FFO adjusted for certain items detailed in the reconciliations. The Company's computation of FFO may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs that do not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or that have a different interpretation of the current NAREIT definition from the Company; therefore, caution should be exercised when comparing our company's FFO to that of other REITs. We define AFFO as FFO excluding the effects of straight-line rent and amortization of lease inducement. U.S. GAAP requires rental revenues related to non-contingent leases that contain specified rental increases over the life of the lease to be recognized evenly over the life of the lease. This method results in rental income in the early years of a lease that is higher than actual cash received, creating a straight-line rent receivable asset included in our consolidated balance sheet. At some point during the lease, depending on its terms, cash rent payments exceed the straight-line rent which results in the straight-line rent receivable asset decreasing to zero over the remainder of the lease term. By excluding the non-cash portion of straight-line rental revenue and amortization of lease inducement, investors, analysts and our management can compare AFFO between periods. Normalized AFFO represents AFFO adjusted for certain items detailed in the reconciliations. We define FAD as AFFO excluding the effects of non-cash compensation charges. FAD is useful in analyzing the portion of cash flow that is available for distribution to stockholders. Investors, analysts and the Company utilize FAD as an indicator of common dividend potential. The FAD payout ratio, which represents annual distributions to common shareholders expressed as a percentage of FAD, facilitates the comparison of dividend coverage between REITs. Normalized FAD represents FAD adjusted for certain items detailed in the reconciliations. The Company uses FFO, normalized FFO, normalized AFFO and normalized FAD as supplemental performance measures of our cash flow generated by operations and cash available for distribution to stockholders. FFO, normalized FFO, normalized AFFO and normalized FAD do not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and are not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs and should not be considered an alternative to net income available to common stockholders. Reconciliation of FFO, Normalized FFO, Normalized AFFO and Normalized FAD The following table reconciles net income available to common stockholders to FFO available to common stockholders, normalized FFO available to common stockholders, normalized AFFO and normalized FAD (unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2013 2012 2013 2012 Net income available to $ 16,373 $ 11,583 $ 40,427 $ 35,786 common stockholders Add: Depreciation and amortization 6,202 5,925 18,469 16,461 (continuing and discontinued operations) Less: Gain on sale of real (2,619 ) — (1,605 ) (16 ) estate, net FFO available to common 19,956 17,508 57,291 52,231 stockholders Add: Non-cash interest related to 36 110 256 330 earn-out liabilities Less: Non-recurring — — 707 ^(1 ^) (347 ) ^(2 ^) one time items Normalized FFO available 19,992 17,618 58,254 52,214 to common stockholders Add (less): Non-cash (975 ) (701 ) (2,505 ) (1,704 ) rental income Normalized adjusted FFO 19,017 16,917 55,749 50,510 (AFFO) Add: Non-cash compensation 542 445 1,593 1,355 charges Normalized funds available for $ 19,559 $ 17,362 $ 57,342 $ 51,865 distribution (FAD) _____________________________________ (1) Represents the one-time severance and accelerated restricted stock vesting charges related to the retirement of the Company's former Senior Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Planning. (2) Represents revenue from the Sunwest bankruptcy settlement distribution. Basic FFO available to common $ 0.58 $ 0.58 $ 1.76 $ 1.73 stockholders per share Diluted FFO available to common $ 0.57 $ 0.57 $ 1.72 $ 1.69 stockholders per share Diluted FFO available to $ 20,869 $ 18,429 $ 60,029 $ 54,994 common stockholders Weighted average shares used to calculate diluted FFO 36,779 32,521 34,858 32,494 per share available to common stockholders Basic normalized FFO available $ 0.58 $ 0.58 $ 1.79 $ 1.73 to common stockholders per share Diluted normalized FFO available $ 0.57 $ 0.57 $ 1.75 $ 1.69 to common stockholders per share Diluted normalized FFO available $ 20,905 $ 18,539 $ 60,992 $ 54,977 to common stockholders Weighted average shares used to calculate diluted 36,779 32,521 34,858 32,494 normalized FFO per share available to common stockholders Basic normalized $ 0.55 $ 0.56 $ 1.71 $ 1.67 AFFO per share Diluted normalized $ 0.54 $ 0.55 $ 1.68 $ 1.64 AFFO per share Diluted normalized $ 19,930 $ 17,838 $ 58,487 $ 53,273 AFFO Weighted average shares used to calculate 36,779 32,521 34,858 32,494 diluted normalized AFFO per share Basic normalized $ 0.57 $ 0.57 $ 1.76 $ 1.72 FAD per share Diluted normalized $ 0.56 $ 0.56 $ 1.72 $ 1.68 FAD per share Diluted normalized $ 20,472 $ 18,283 $ 60,080 $ 54,628 FAD Weighted average shares used to calculate 36,779 32,521 34,858 32,494 diluted normalized FAD per share LTC PROPERTIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (amounts in thousands) September 30, 2013 December 31, 2012 (unaudited) (audited) ASSETS Real estate investments: Land $ 76,751 $ 74,702 Buildings and improvements 834,345 811,867 Accumulated depreciation and (212,495 ) (194,448 ) amortization Net real estate property 698,601 692,121 Properties held-for-sale, net of accumulated depreciation and — 9,426 amortization: 2013 — $0; 2012 — $4,100 Net real estate property 698,601 701,547 Mortgage loans receivable, net of allowance for doubtful 40,668 39,299 accounts: 2013 — $411; 2012 — $782 Real estate investments, net 739,269 740,846 Other assets: Cash and cash equivalents 60,338 7,191 Debt issue costs, net 2,514 3,040 Interest receivable 726 789 Straight-line rent receivable, net of allowance for doubtful 29,684 26,766 accounts: 2013 — $1,541; 2012 — $1,513 Prepaid expenses and other 7,453 7,542 assets Notes receivable 1,259 3,180 Straight-line rent receivable and other assets related to properties held-for-sale, net — 238 of allowance for doubtful accounts: 2013 — $0; 2012 — $44 Total assets $ 841,243 $ 789,592 LIABILITIES Bank borrowings $ — $ 115,500 Senior unsecured notes 185,800 185,800 Bonds payable 2,035 2,635 Accrued interest 2,076 3,279 Earn-out liabilities — 6,744 Accrued expenses and other 15,275 12,165 liabilities Accrued expenses and other liabilities related to 33 361 properties held-for-sale Total liabilities 205,219 326,484 EQUITY Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock $0.01 par value; 15,000 shares authorized; shares issued and 38,500 38,500 outstanding: 2013 — 2,000; 2012 — 2,000 Common stock: $0.01 par value; 60,000 shares authorized; 348 305 shares issued and outstanding: 2013 — 34,752; 2012 — 30,544 Capital in excess of par value 688,341 510,236 Cumulative net income 767,198 724,033 Accumulated other comprehensive 125 152 income Cumulative distributions (858,488 ) (810,125 ) Total LTC Properties, Inc. 636,024 463,101 stockholders' equity Non-controlling interests — 7 Total equity 636,024 463,108 Total liabilities and equity $ 841,243 $ 789,592 Contact: LTC Properties, Inc. Wendy L. Simpson Pam Kessler (805) 981-8655
LTC Reports Third Quarter 2013 Results, "Locks Rate" at 3.99% for $70 Million Senior Unsecured Notes and Announces
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Agenda-Setting and the Local Television Manager
Neal-Lunsford, Jeffrey
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The problem. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the professional agendas of local television managers are influenced by a medium; in this case, "Broadcasting" magazine. Procedure. First, the agenda of "Broadcasting" was determined by a content analysis of fifty-two issues (one year's run) of the magazine. Then, the agenda of the television managers was determined by sending a survey based on the content of "Broadcasting" to managers across the country and comparing their responses to the content analysis of the magazine. Findings. It was determined that the managers of commercial stations had an agenda very similar to that of "Broadcasting", while the managers of noncommercial stations did not. Conclusions. Since it is unlikely that the commercial managers all arrived at a similar agenda by accident, the indications are that the commercial managers' agenda is set to some degree by the magazine. This does not hold true for the managers of noncommercial stations. Recommendations. Since this study was unique in that it utilized the concept of agenda-setting outside of the political arena, there is a need for more research to verify these conclusions.
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Livingstone College is a private, historically black institution that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for learning, it provides excellent liberal arts and religious education programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to develop their potential for leadership and service to a global community.
Our History
Livingstone College was originally founded in 1879 as Zion Wesley Institute by a group of African Methodist Episcopal Zion ministers for the purpose of training ministers in Concord, in Cabarrus County, N.C. After three brief sessions, directed by Principals Bishop C. R. Harris and Professor A.S. Richardson, Zion Wesley Institute was closed. In 1881, Dr. Joseph Charles Price and Bishop J. W. Hood changed their roles from delegates to the Ecumenical Conference to fund-raisers, with a sole purpose of re-establishing Zion Wesley Institute.
Eventually, the Rowan County Town of Salisbury, just 20 miles northeast of Concord, offered Zion Wesley Institute Board of Trustees a generous $1,000 donation and an invitation to relocate the institution to Salisbury. The trustees accepted both gifts, and the College re-opened in Salisbury in 1882 on J. M. Gray's farm, called Delta Grove, which consisted of one building and 40 acres. Besides moving from Concord to Salisbury, the College also changed its name, becoming Livingstone College, in honor of David Livingstone, a British Christian missionary, philanthropist and African Explorer. Dr. Price, the founder of Livingstone College, became its first president and served from 1882 to 1893.
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Key-Date 1901-S Quarter Dollar, XF451901-S 25C XF45 PCGS. Obverse B, with both 1s in date centered between denticles. Reverse B, with mintmark high, almost upright, and almost centered between R and D.
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The 1901-S quarter, with a low mintage and low survivorship, is sometimes referred to as the "King of all Barber Coinage." It is almost always seen in well-worn condition, as evident from the certified population figures showing hundreds of examples in the Fair to Good range. This issue must not have been recognized as a rarity in the early 1900s and consequently circulated extensively as pocket change. When Barber quarter collecting became popular in the 1930s, most surviving 1901-S survivors were heavily worn.
The present offering represents an infrequent opportunity to obtain a Choice Extremely Fine 1901-S quarter. They just are not seen that often in this level of preservation. Subtle golden-brown and reddish gold patina clings to the margins of this otherwise untoned specimen. The design features are nicely defined; just the upper-right corner of the shield and the wing tips exhibit the usually seen softness. Scattered light marks are in keeping with a coin having experienced a degree of circulation. This piece is sure to see spirited competition for the deserving right to serve as the centerpiece of a mid-to high-grade Barber quarter collection. Population: 4 in 45, 38 finer (12/12).(Registry values: N4719) (NGC ID# 23YR, PCGS# 5630)
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Here in Western Colorado, where if you like mild weather but still enjoy the variety of seasons changing, you just can't complain this time of year. It's absolutely beautiful outside, and we're still having sunny 80 degree days. But enough already. Because I'm ready for my favorite, most gorgeous season of the year ... and I'm dying to wear my new Fall Aventura Clothing! As an Aventura Ambassador, I've received a few pieces from their Fall/Winter line that have me quite excited for those temperatures to drop just a touch. This season they're offering some great items to spruce up your wardrobe, and promise to get you excited about wearing sweaters and tights. One of my favorite fabrics this season is their amazing thick, soft, stretch corduroy. Just chose the style that suits you best, from the Whitney Skirt (shown below), Morgan Cords, or Morgan Jacket. I took a stab at Polyvore for the first time, and here's my pick of "The Perfect Colorado Aventura Outfit" for Fall! I … [Read more...]
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Travelon Anti-Theft React Tote [Giveaway, Ended 9/3]
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Colorado ActionPass™ ~ Hot Deals on Outdoor Fun for 2014
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Why nanogrids may be bigger than microgrids (in some places it's true already)
Quick Take: It was in February 2014 that I first warned you about nanogrids and their potential to disrupt the power industry. Now I'm hearing from several sources that the trend is gaining steam. - Jesse Berst
Nanogrids are "big business" compared to microgrids, says Navigant Research as reported by FierceSmartGrid. What's more, they have the potential to strongly influence the future of microgrids and even the "macrogrid" as well.
Although many of us don't realize it, nanogrids are already common:
· The power systems in cars and boats
· The USB-powered devices hanging off a PC
· Power over Ethernet distribution systems
· Households in developing nations with local generation and battery storage
In fact, developing nations may leapfrog the U.S. and the rest of the developed world in nanogrid deployment. After all, many countries are skipping the landline telephone and jumping directly to mobile technology. In the same fashion, many regions may skip the capital-intensive traditional grid, thus gaining electricity much earlier than if they waited for the traditional grid to reach them.
"This does not preclude their later joining a macrogrid," says Bruce Nordman, "but possibly a leaner and different sort than we have today." Nordman is a researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the author of "Nanogrids: Evolving our electricity systems from the bottom up."


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Definición de Facebook en inglés:
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1Spend time using the social networking website Facebook: If the boss knew how much time you spent shopping online or Facebooking, do you think he or she would be happy?
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- She also blogs and Facebooks, or whatever the verb is.
- They haven't Facebooked.
- I was facebooking a lot between chapters also.
1.1 [with object] Contact (someone) via Facebook: Jean Facebooked me later
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- Here in Athens, GA (college town) it has become the social norm to ask people if you can facebook them.
- The first person who tweets me or Facebooks me a picture of it in an airport, I'm going to send you a free copy, autographed.
- Added to this, a friend from my primary school, who I've not talked to for 18 years, Facebooked me today to arrange a coffee catch up.
1.2 [with object] Post (information or a piece of data) on Facebook: I just Facebooked the link to this video
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- So now I'm tweeting and facebooking where my next stop is going to be and I'm telling them how long it's going to take me to get there.
- I would not have known that Karina had written it unless someone had Facebooked it.
- When my wife passed it on to one of her friends, she passed it along to her friend, who lives in the neighborhood, and she Facebooked it back to my wife.
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- Within hours, I had nearly 150 bloggers, Tweeters, and Facebookers volunteering to participate.
- You can even choose to 'block' any fellow Facebooker who becomes bothersome.
Early 21st century: from Facebook, the proprietary name of the social networking website..
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The growth of complexity and widespread pursuit of similar products and strategies has created a fragile financial network in need of reform, according to a senior Bank of England (BoE) official.
In a 41-page paper delivered this week at the University of Amsterdam, Andrew Haldane, the bank's executive director of financial stability, outlined the network weaknesses in the financial system that led to the crisis, drawing parallels with non-financial phenomena such as the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars) in China in 2002.
"Both events were manifestations of the behaviour under stress of a complex, adaptive network," said Haldane, explaining that, just as the outbreak of Sars led to global panic and major economic problems in the region, the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers led to a multitude of dire consequences for the global financial system.
Haldane attributes the spread of the financial crisis to the growing complexity of products and the tendency of institutions to migrate simultaneously to products that look profitable, such as leveraged loans and collateralised debt obligations (CDOs). The complexity of these products, he argues, made it difficult to conduct proper due diligence. "An investor in a CDO-squared would need to read in excess of 1 billion pages to understand fully the ingredients... though it had aimed to dampen institutional risk, innovation in financial instruments served to amplify further network fragility," he said.
The interconnected nature of the financial network also meant a modest crisis, such as the US subprime crisis, was able to induce a global meltdown. The reaction of market participants has either been to hoard liquidity and reduce lending, or to quickly sell toxic assets in panic. Both responses, argues Haldane, have aggravated the situation: "Banks' mutual interdependence in inter-bank networks meant that individually rational actions generated a collectively worse funding position for all."
Haldane also expressed concern about the difficulty of measuring counterparty risk. Taking the example of a credit default swap, a protection buyer can never truly know its counterparty's risk as that would necessitate analysis of a long chain of counterparty relationships. "Counterparty risk is not just unknown; it is almost unknowable," he said, "and the higher the dimensionality of the network, the greater that uncertainty."
The paper proposes three policy options to tackle the weaknesses in the financial network. Firstly, there needs to be better data on transactions, better analysis of that data and better communication of the results. Haldane advocates an international register of claims between financial institutions, as suggested in the European Union's recent de Larosière report.
Secondly, he calls on regulators to target high-risk banks with heavy-handed rules, drawing the parallel with Sars and measles, where roughly 20% of the population is responsible for 80% of the spread. He believes regulators have failed in the past by allowing big banks to hold lower capital buffers because of the implict promise of government support in the event of a crisis. "Incentives to generate and propagate risks may have been strongest among those posing greatest systemic threat. Basel vaccinated the naturally immune at the expense of the contagious," he said.
Lastly, Haldane calls for changes to the structure of the financial network, backing the move towards central clearing platforms for credit default swaps as a means of condensing relationship chains into a single link and eliminating uncertainty over counterparty risk. But he calls for wider use of such platforms: "A much broader range of OTC financial instruments, both cash and derivatives, could potentially benefit from the introduction of a central counterparty."
Topics: Bank of England, Andrew Haldane
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Just a few steps away from the medieval city of Carcassonne on a refined park, the Domaine d'Auriac combines the comfort of its 26 rooms with the finest in regional cuisine. The nearby abbeys and religious sites provide a tantalizing glimpse of the past as they envelop you in history. Located on the borders of the property, between the Pyrenees and the Montagne Noire, the course at Carcassonne, designed with a sense of balance and elegance, is accessible year-round and enjoys an international reputation. The exceptional quality of its fairways and the speed of its greens offer a stimulating and satisfying experience.
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A putative clinical association between malaria and invasive bacterial infection (IBI) was first suggested in 1929, and although data accumulated since then does indicate that children with Plasmodium falciparum malaria are at risk of IBI, the exact nature and extent of this relationship remains unclear. James Church and Kathryn Maitland, from Imperial College London, UK, conducted a systematic review, published in BMC Medicine, to try and unravel this association.
Church and Maitland carried out a systematic search of three major scientific databases, PubMed, Embase and Africa Wide Information, to identify articles describing bacterial infection among children with P. falciparum malaria in sub-Saharan Africa and found a total of 25 studies that fulfilled their inclusion criteria. Of these, ten studies reported on children with severe malaria between 1992 and 2010 in 11 countries. In all, these studies involved 7,208 children, including 461 with concomitant IBI, reflecting a mean prevalence of IBI of 6.4 percent.
When they considered studies that included children with all severity malaria (i.e. including children with not just severe malaria, but also asymptomatic and mild cases), they found slightly variant results. The prevalence of IBI in children with malaria was not dissimilar at 5.58 percent (1,166 of 20,889), however, of 27,641 children with non-malarial febrile illness, 2,148 had a concomitant IBI, demonstrating a prevalence of 7.77 percent.
Additionally, the authors investigated the effect of co-infection on mortality in children with severe malaria, and found that there were 81 fatalities in 336 children with malaria and concomitant IBI (24.1 percent) compared with 585 deaths in 5,760 children with malaria alone (10.2 percent).
Although there are limitations to the systematic review, such as the fact that heterogeneity between the included studies was high, the findings suggest that children with severe malaria are at a risk of bacterial infection, and that this results in an increased mortality risk.


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