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They stopped the Mangles Bay Marina, why not the Mandurah Estuary dredge?
Environmental groups looking for a way to halt the development of a marina in the heart of the Mandurah Estuary are calling on the state and federal governments to "find a solution and stop mucking around".
The 300-berth, 3000-lot Point Grey Marina project, which has attracted opposition from across the political divide, would require the dredging of a 2.5 kilometre navigation channel through the estuary.
Peel-Harvey Catchment Council chief executive Jane O'Malley urged the state government to consider refusing the proponents permission to dredge on crown land.
Citing the McGowan Government's decision to knock back planning approvals for the Mangles Bay Marina which would have been built on Point Peron near Rockingham, Ms O'Malley said it was possible Lands Minister Ben Wyatt could shut down the project.
"I'm aware of the conservation around the precedent set by Mangles Bay where they got approvals, but then the project was stopped," she said.
"The lands minister could say, well, you don't have approval to do those works in this area of crown land.
"I believe that this is something that should be explored to see whether or not that could be a way. We'd encourage the state government to look at every possibility to not progress the channel."
A McGowan Government spokesman said dredging licences were issued by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.
"No application for a dredging licence has been received," he said.
"Any future dredging application would be required to meet the conditions of the environmental approval."
The spokesman said there was no mechanism for the state government to overturn the environmental approvals.
"This is an approved project that the community has inherited from both state and federal Liberal Governments," he said.
"The project was granted environmental approval by the previous state Liberal Government in 2012.
"The Minister at the time, Bill Marmion, told Parliament that the project would be an 'important asset to the community'. He also said the project would 'have no impact, or very minimal impact, on the Peel and Harvey inlets'."
After Labor's election win in 2017, Environment Minister Stephen Dawson ordered the EPA to re-examine the Point Grey Marina proposal.
Mr Dawson said the EPA found "no significant changes to the marina's local environment or new or additional significant information that would change the EPA's original advice".
Mandurah MP David Templeman, who has been opposed to the development from the outset, said it was possible for federal environment minister Sussan Ley to intervene to stop the project under Commonwealth environmental law.
"I would be calling upon the federal environment minister to look very closely at the federal approvals under the act, particularly the clause around the capacity for the federal minister to suspend the development," he said.
"I think there is some scope there for that to be explored.
"I would be encouraging the federal minister to do that as soon as possible."
But federal law only permits a minister suspend or revoke approvals if a project's proponent breaches a condition or if there is a significant environment impact not identified at the time approvals were granted.
A spokesman from Ms Ley's office said the federal government had no information suggesting the proponents of the Point Grey Marina were breaching conditions or there was a newly discovered environmental impact which would permit the minister to intervene.
Earlier this week, the spokesman said the minister would not be in a position to intervene as long as the proponent continued to act in accordance with the conditions of the approval.
The McGowan Government spokesman said the state would consider further options once the State Appeals Tribunal decided an appeal from a decision by the Shire of Murray to refuse permission for earthworks to begin at the Point Grey site.
Nathan is WAtoday's political reporter and the winner of the 2019 Arthur Lovekin Prize for Excellence in Journalism.


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1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?
Fabien (vox, synth): We're Ssanahtes, we're 5 we play dark, luminous, heavy and progressive Music, we're From Bordeaux, France, We've been around since Spring 2013 and we've released an ep in April 2015. On the 22nd of March, we'll release our first album
Franck (Guitar) : We're a heavy band from Bordeaux, trying to not be a [insert major band name] cover band.
2.How would you describe the musical sound that has been presented on the recordings that you have released so far?
Franck : On the first EP, we did with what we could afford and tried to define what the hell we were going for with this.
On the upcoming album, the main songwriter isn't the same person, the drummer actually wrote his parts and no drum samples were used, that alone changes our sound a lot. We went for a dirtier, more textured sound, with a lot more layers in arrangements and tones.
Fabien : Both of them are quite different, as they weren't composed by the same person, the first one was mainly written by Thomas and it was quite influenced by 90's bands like Pantera, Down, Eyehategod and also more « modern » band like Meshuggah, The Tony Danza Extravaganza Tap Dance, The Dillinger Escape Plan…
Our first album was mainly composed by Franck with the help of Nicolas, Miguel and Tom, it is completly different yet we're still playing heavy music. We focused more on the ambiances, structures, textures… it also shows the evolution of the band between the Departure of Thomas (guitar) and Dylan (drums), and the arrival of Miguel (drums) and Tom (guitar)
3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?
Fabien : It deals with my life, experiences, feelings… and the songs can have different meanings, Kumaru for instance will talk about all those people who're hidding themselves by behind books : reading them but not understanding them, but also it talks about living in a complete lie, hiding your feelings, always playing an act. Sad Song will talk about all thoses moments when you do few but act like as if you've moved moutains, the lyrics in Talking in Circles came to my mind when I was in Seoul, I was walking by 2a.m, it was very cold but it was dry, so it was quite pleasant too, this song talks about being in peace and moving forward ! Let Down refers to an unpleasant period of my life, when I was put aside of music, each time I was trying to form a new band, working with people they'll just tell answer : « I don't know, do it alone ! you're not made for that » and in the mean time, they were forming bands between themselves… Let Down can be about being put aside and you don't know why ! None's listening is about all these chats I've heard when I was going to different clubs, the same people were ALWAYS talking about the SAME projects, bands, the same words… trying to convince themselves but actually doing nothing. To Seal Off a Breach talks about being afraid to be alone, something very childish.
Franck : Self-doubt, hatred, frustration, depression and betrayal.
Some songs like Kumaru have political overtones, but we see music-making as a political statement in itself, you just can't escape it.
4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Ssanahtes'?
Franck : The intention here was finding a name that wasn't taken, so we basically took the romanian word for Satan and reversed it, added two S at the beginning and there you go : it doesn't mean shit, it just isn't taken, and sounds somewhat evil and whatnot.
5.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?
Fabien : After being unable to sing in a band or play on stage during many years, each show we play is the best. I'm lucky enough to work with people I can trust, we share the same goals and we will go as far as we can ! I don't know how to describe how our stage performances are, before each set I'll feel both excitment and anger, when the first note starts I go into some kind of a trance. I think everyone has a different approach, feeling of our shows !
Franck : I really don't know, but sharing the stage with Black Tusk was a lot of fun !
Our stage performances are what you would expect I guess, loud, obnoxious, regular metallers don't understand what the hell is going on, hardcore kids fight each other pissing off the metallers, and hipsters try to rationalize all this mess between two sips of pretentious beer or puffs of weed.
Mathias: i'm a new member, so the few I know about our show came from the tour we just ended in Spain. We're Raw as fuck! Full of hate and frustration...poeple told me they can see
demon on our faces...I guess we just live for our songs! we give every inch of what we have to bury inside in "the real life".If you want an advice for our show "don't stay in the front if you want to chill because we're going to fuck you up!" But at least we're nice guys out of stage
6.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?
Fabien : We've just came back from our Spanish tour with Atavisma (Doomed death metal, France), it was our first tour ever and it was amazing I'm currently show in France for May and June. I'll book few more gigs until the end of 2018!
7.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your recordings by fans of underground and post metal?
Fabien : We're quite a tiny band, but when we promoted our first EP we had support from American, English, German, Greek and Italian webzines ! But our Spanish tour was great: we've met amazing bands, people… the Spanish metalheads and punks loved our music and we've loved touring in Spain! We'll definitely tour across Spain again!
8.Can you tell us a little bit more about some of the other bands or musical projects that some of the band members are a part of?
Franck : Nicolas plays in Exocine, a technical-death metal band, which is kinda funny when you think about it. This guy litterally plays from 55bpm up to 300bpm. What a crazy fuck. https://www.facebook.com/Exocrine/
Miguel plays in Zazur, a progressive rock act that released a demo a few months ago. https://www.facebook.com/Zazurband/
I also play guitar in Baculum, a sludge/black band with some satirically hateful french lyrics. First album is out at https://baculum666.bandcamp.com/
And Eyora, an atmospheric/prog death metal band, which has an album scheduled for release roughly round the same time Tool will release its new album.
Mathias: By now i only focus on Ssanahtes because it takes all of my free times and their is
so much to do with those dudes that i can't get myself into another bands with people.
So i have two project solo. One called Ash Hole, basicly it's some ode to the good old movies i've grown up with. you can check it here https://ashhole.bandcamp.com/music (and older project or bands too). Plus i'm working on an electro punk 80's horror project, still under the name of Ash Hole, butas i want to release a full album… only Franck and my Roommate heard how it sounds
9.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
Franck : We have a few leads about that, we already started recording ideas and demos. Some of them are pushing in a more industrial/shoegaze direction, while others are going further into slow, dragging and downtuned riffs. But this time we don't want it to be one person bringing in finished songs and then arranging them together in the box, we want to take the time to jam together in a room, see how that goes, and overall change how the band writes it's material -again- to keep things fresh and exciting. I really like the idea of a record being it's own little world and for that to happen you have to change habits from record to record.
Fabien : As Franck said, we already have some demos, jams and ideas recorded, I'd like to have shortest song
Mathias: i think they hired me to offer something else for new songs, so i guess i would love
to introduce 80's punk hardcore or 2000 hardcore'n'roll bass line (and i bet Fabien will love me for this!)
10.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
Franck : Neurosis is a big one, but you'll also hear hints of Kickback and Russian Circles. I really suck at comparing what we do to other people's stuff. Nowadays I've been enjoying a lot of chaotic and dissonant forms of death metal and black metal in the likes of Gorguts and Portal.
Miguel : For me Everything except metal and Rock nowdays. Of course in the past as youngsters we did listen to bands like Isis, Cult Of Luna, Post rock stuffs that led us to get out of more traditional metal or hardcore context. I think that the more you listen to other types of music, the more you are performing in the style you play actually because you must be creative with other tools to create what would have been obvious (and so very shitty and unoriginally sounding) by listening to bands playing in the same "scene" the same "style". I would say, to be more extreme that you don't need to be influenced musically to be a good composers or musician, you need to FUCKING PRACTICE your instrument methodically, CLOSE YOUTUBE, CLOSE FACEBOOK and make work your intuition.
Fabien : I'm currently listening to Monolithe's brand new record and I'm listening a lot to "Time will die and love will burry it" from Rolo Tomassi! in 2017 I've listened a lot to : Drab Majesty, Higher Power, Hightower, Code Orange, Oasis, Thundercat, The Internet (and all their solo acts !), Aphex Twin, Nine Inch Nails, Laibach, Boris, Full of Hell & The Body collaborations. I've listened a lot to Daniel P. Carter's Rock Show, Phil Taggert's Bedtime Mix and Gilles Peterson's worldwide music !
But as Miguel said I won't listen to a lot of doom, post-metal, sludge… I'm already playing this kind of music and I try to listen to different kind of music, even if I still have this «rock and metal » oriented background !
Mathias (bass): I'm an open minded person, so i listen so many different things... that doesn't make sens. For me, music is just about feeling! I need to listen something that fit the mood i'm in.
But i'll also join Miguel's point of view. You need to feed Yourself with so many different influences to enjoy yourself and to create something the crow didn't heard 3000000 times.
Most of the time i Listen to my old Punk Hardcore records (Black Flag, Minor Threat,
Ramones, GG Allin,Zero Boys,Adolescents) Capenter Brut or Mastodon.
I'm into a lot of horror music shit too like Danzig, Misfits, Nekromantix, Calabrese or Horrorpop.
When i'm full of hate it's mostly violent thing like Slayer (especialy Disciple!) Slipknot (2
first album only),Nine, Kvelertak, Black Cobra, Gallows, Black Hole.
When i can't stand poeple their only thing i want to listen is Le Klub des Loosers,it's french
and really hard to explain...but i would describe him as "a french rapper, who can't stand
how poeple act or drive their life". really filthy and rough but with sensitive beat. That's feed
my depresion and i enjoy this! Also the 2 first records of The Horrors, and PUP!
As i am a Pothead i git into Stoner like Red Fang, Fu Manchu or Asteroïd and Bare Wires
I also enjoy shit like Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Weezer (blue album only) or Katy Perry
(when i'm in a good mood but don't happend that much).
I really listen sooo many things so i can't really make a list.But Mostly i love it violent,
rought, filthy and old!
11.What are some of your non musical interests?
Franck : Really unhealthy amounts of poor quality coffee, then complaining about still being tired, but with a faster heart rate.
Fabien : I'm studying archæological sciences and Japanese art, I love martial arts, reading, playing video games and I try to draw when I have the time.
Mathias: Music i a big part of my life since i'm seven, so i guess that lead me to all that
"artistic bullshit", like comic books (black hole, ghost world or scott pilgrim).
Cinema (good old horror movies), Tattoo, video games, Internet memes, photography,
Turbojugend, Skateboard, Midget Porn and so many other weird things about human
degeneration and behavioral study. I'm also a cat lover
12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Franck : "Think for yourselves, question authority and never repeat whatever bullshit other people say.
Fabien : Thank you for this interview and thank you to anyone who has listened to our music, came to a show, talked with us… this interview is dedicated to DIDIER ! and JORIER !
Miguel : Thanks to Pulko.
Mathias: VENI VIDI MEJEJ


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Finale for American Indian Week to be held at NMSU Museum
April 10, 2012 by Melisa P. Danho, NMSU News Center The American Indian Week festivities at New Mexico State University will culminate April 14 and include an arts and crafts expo, Indian taco sale, drum-making demonstration and more. The events…
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Art, heritage shared for American Indian Week
March 19, 2009 by Andi Murphy NMSU Round Up The Pueblos are known to be a secretive group of people, but for American Indian Week – after spring break- Hopi and Cochiti presenters will share some of their artistic culture…
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NMSU Digital Pathways mentors understand tribal members' needs
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La Junta Intermediate School
La Junta Intermediate School
901 Smithland Ave.
La Junta, 81050
United States
Dates: February 6 - May 14, 2020
Days: Mondays & Wednesdays - 3rd grade
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 4th grade
Times: 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
La Junta Primary School
La Junta Primary School
1401 East 6th Street
La Junta, 81050
United States
Dates: February 5 - May 13, 2020
Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Times: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. and 2:30 - 3:20 p.m.
Are you 14 or older? Do you want to make a lasting difference in the life of a child?
Join Children's Literacy Center in offering one-to-one tutoring at no cost to families.
Our experienced staff will train you to use our fun, award-winning Peak Reader® curriculum.
Watch your student learn and grow through reading stories, playing word games, and unlocking the meaning of words! You will give your student the skills to succeed for the rest of their lives.
Becoming a tutor is easy! Here's what you need to do:
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Please contact Sylvia with any questions you might have.
Sylvia Rocha
La Junta Literacy Project
Program Manager
Since 2018
Sylvia Rocha is the new Program Manager for the La Junta Literacy Project. Sylvia has an extensive professional background in social service, mental health, and education fields. She has worked with multiple age groups of diversified populations; with disabilities, LGBTQ, HIV/AIDS positive, migrants, refugees, and immigrants. Sylvia grew up in Northeastern Colorado but she moved her family to the valley in 2012. She has two teenage sons in Cheraw High/Middle School and one adult daughter in Greeley. Sylvia feels a strong kinship with this project because as a child, she had a few strikes against her; she was a migrant farmworker who's family moved around a lot, she was held back in the first grade, and reading/homework were not a priority at home since work had to come first. As a result she struggled academically. Those were hard times she relates but I truly believe it was my newfound love for reading and the mentorship that I received from caring educators that helped shape who I am today. I am very excited to begin working with CLC because it combines both of these elements for success; reading and mentors. To this day, I love to read! Sylvia earned a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts degree in Social Sciences with a minor in Criminology from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado.
Carolyn Miller
Program Assistant
Since 2019
Carolyn is the program assistant for the La Junta Literacy Project. She is active in the recruitment of volunteers, tutors students and assists the Program Manager, Sylvia Rocha, in program development.
Carolyn's background includes twenty seven years as the executive director of several federal housing programs in eastern Colorado. She also worked for several years for the Colorado Workforce Center and the Colorado Department of Social Services.
Carolyn is a Fort Collins native and graduated from Colorado State University in Social Services with a minor in Psychology. She now resides in La Junta, Colorado.


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2018 Nissan Rogue vs 2018 Honda CR-V Comparison
Specs at a Glance
2018 Nissan Rogue
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2018 Honda CR-V
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MPG Highway*
2018 Nissan Rogue vs 2018 Honda CR-V
Serving Gainesville, Atlanta, and Toccoa, GA
Vehicles like the Nissan Rogue and the Honda CR-V provide an alternative to customers who do not need their SUVs to be big, hulking machines. Some SUVs can provide ample cabins without being large and rugged, and they can emphasize fuel efficiency and smooth driving dynamics – and that's what both vehicles represent. While the CR-V is notable for being one of the first vehicles of its kind when it debuted in the mid-'90s, the Rogue is a comparatively new vehicle; Nissan started producing it in 2007. For 2018, neither nameplate boasts any major changes, as the CR-V settles into its fifth production cycle and the Rogue continues its second. While both are fine vehicles, the Rogue should be worth considering as the better choice due to the following:
Interior Volume
As smaller, compact-size SUVs, interior space is more treasured than ever. On the 2018 Nissan Rogue, you can expect to get a standard cargo volume – measured between the rear seats and liftgate – of 39.3 cubic feet. On the 2018 Honda CR-V, the standard cargo volume is 39.2 cubic feet. Although both vehicles have two rows to seat up to five people, the Nissan Rogue provides a passenger volume of 105.8 cubic feet across its three trims. On the Honda CR-V, you'd ironically get less passenger volume if you upgrade to the EX and Touring trim levels, which supply 102.9 cubic feet and 101.6 cubic feet, respectively.
Storage System
Unique to the 2018 Nissan Rogue is Divide-N-Hide®, which is a cargo configuration system that involves the cargo floor being made of two solid pieces. These pieces that can be lifted up to elevate the floor height, thereby making it level with second-row seats when they are folded down to create more cargo-carrying space. In addition, you can position the cargo-floor pieces to form cubbies or create an upper shelf. It's a feature that has no equivalent on the 2018 Honda CR-V.
Infotainment System
Although automotive writers remark that the 2018 Honda CR-V's infotainment system has simple menus and commands, it somehow does not function as smoothly as it should. The same is not said for the 2018 Nissan Rogue. Indeed, some writers contend that it has one of the most intuitive infotainment systems in the compact SUV class. And Nissan certainly does not skimp on its components; at the base level, the Rogue includes an AM/FM radio tuner, a single-disc CD player with MP3 and WMA playback compatibility, Siri Eyes Free® for voice-command ability, a three-month trial subscription to SiriusXM® satellite radio, a rearview camera, Bluetooth®** connectivity for hands-free phone calling and audio streaming, Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ for executing functions with your smartphone, and a 7-inch color screen.
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|$950,000 Multi-Store
This multi-store, two state business is one of the top five stores in the US in performance. A leader in the no cost lease program with almost 100 printers under contract. Customer base includes medical, auto, CPAs, lawyers, schools and municipalities. There are loyal and experienced employees in place, many who have been with the business for ten years. One of the stores in the group has a contract with the post office.
This is a unique and successful business achieving Double-digit growth over the last few years. Great opportunity for motivated buyer to take over and grow even more.
Why choose a Cartridge World franchise?
• Leading global franchisor in an $80 billion industry
• Proven business model in 55 countries with 1,000 franchise locations
• Globally recognized and established brand with 20 years of experience
• Multiple new revenue streams, always forward thinking
• Two target markets, B2B and B2C
• Range of services to create long-term business customers
• An established Global Procurement Center for quality standards that is critical for repeat customers
• Award-winning brand. 2016 Global Brand award winner, Franchise Times Dealmaker of the Year award 2016
• Innovations in the mobile printing sector with PrintWorld®
The benefits to you…
• Unlimited income potential determined by your ambition and enthusiasm, hard work and best practice implementation
• Tap into an industry where every household and enterprise needing to print is a potential customer
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• Low-cost initial investment opportunity with great returns
• High-margin products are the focus of franchisee profitability
• Multiple revenue streams to exploit your territory
• Long-term customers in agreements and using your ordering systems
• Build and secure revenue streams with contracted business customers
• No prior industry experience or technical knowledge necessary – full training and ongoing support provided
About Cartridge World
Award-winning Cartridge World is the leading global franchisor in the printer and printer cartridge consumable industry, with over 1,000 locations in 55 countries and growing.
Cartridge World operates in an $80 billion global industry where every household and enterprise needing to print is a potential customer. Cartridge World provides a consistent, high-quality product that is uniquely controlled to guarantee end-users, return time and time again. As a franchisee, this is your key to building a meaningful and rewarding business.
We are an established global brand and have been in existence for more than 20 years. This is so important when considering a franchise investment. But we have not stood still in that time; in fact, we have evolved into leaders within the print consumable industry, pioneering new innovations that can provide new revenue streams for our global franchise network.
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Cartridge World's award-winning brand and global recognition, new revenue streams, the Global Procurement Center, innovations in the mobile printing sector and worldwide reach in 55 countries with more than 1,000 franchise locations sets us apart as an industry leader and makes it an exciting time to become part of our success and the Cartridge World global network.
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Police: Middletown woman had $100,000 worth of cocaine mailed to neighbor's home
MIDDLETOWN >> A 27-year-old city woman is accused of arranging to have cocaine worth more than $100,000 shipped to her from Puerto Rico.
Jasmine Delgado was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged with criminal attempt to possess narcotics and attempt to possess narcotics with intent to sell.
A woman walked into the police department around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday with a package of 7.61 pounds of cocaine in three separate rectangular items inside a black box, police said. The woman told police the package had arrived in the mail addressed to her with her deceased brother's name as the return address. Police tested a small sample of what was in the package and confirmed it was cocaine.
The total value of the cocaine is approximately $111,000 to $120,000, police said.
When police interviewed the woman, they asked if she had ever allowed anyone to have packages delivered to her address. She told police she had hesitantly allowed a neighbor to have a package of children's clothes sent there, according to the report.
Police advised the woman to return home and to call them if anyone came looking for the package.
Minutes later, the woman called to tell police her neighbor, Jasmine Delgado, was inquiring about a package. The woman told Delgado she could wait at her apartment and said she had to step out but would soon return.
She returned with an officer, who handcuffed her and took her into custody. Delgado told police she had been waiting for a package of children's clothes from Puerto Rico and did not know anything about cocaine.
Police said Delgado has no criminal history. She was released after posting $500,000 bail and is set to appear in Middletown court on March 10.


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January 12, 2015
Having strong healthy skin comes from the inside out. While it is vitally important to maintain a healthy layer of protective oils on the skin, courtesy of Sweet Bee Magic of course, we at the Apothecary also recognize that eating the right foods can have a profound effect on your outward appearance. So while you're bundled up during this blustery winter weather, in honor of National Oatmeal Month, you may want to enjoy a warm, nourishing bowl of oatmeal...
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Audrey's pursuit of beauty is very fluid in her life. There are constant questions surrounding that pursuit. Even though you ask and answer these questions daily, the answers will surely be different tomorrow. Especially when you're definition is based on the whim of your hair, which can take on a new style daily. Your under eye can be clear today and puffy tomorrow or your lips will be chapped today and smooth tomorrow...
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Here's a little gift to brush up on your culinary cosmetics. To make this salt scrub, take the rind from an orange and the woody herb, rosemary, to create a very awakening experience for the skin.
Oranges have powerful anti-oxidants that help fight off wrinkles and sagging of skin. They can also help improve blemishes and restore calcium back into your skin. Be sure to use organic oranges as the rind holds on to any pesticide spray and can be more harmful and irritating to your skin....
November 27, 2014
This is that sweet holiday time of year when our lips work extra hard keeping our loved ones loved with kisses and comfort. With the cold blizzarding in, especially on our East Coast Bee Friends, we want to send out our love and concern for your lips. The cold can have a crushing effect on your key way of expressing love, the kiss. So we want to help in our own Medicine Mama's way, by giving you our Blizzard Deal. Order the Big Kiss Lip Brushing Kit and enter in our promo code, "kissykissy" to get 30% off!
Your lips, unlike your skin, have no sweat glands, hair, or sebaceous glands to assist in locking in the moisture and our own natural body oils. The lips are made up of only 3-5 cellular layers compared to the rest of our skin which can have up to 16 layers of skin. Thus, your lips are so much more delicate and sensitive and require some attention.
With all the things to do this cold holiday time, don't neglect your exfoliation. It's not always at the top of our holiday list until the lips start screaming "moisturize me!" in the form of chapping, cracking, and peeling. Lip dry brushing is key to helping your lips shed off that old skin and bacteria along with preparing it for an important coat of Bee Magic Wand to moisturize and restore them to their former glory.
It's best to do dry brushing in the morning before a shower. Brushing gently on your dry skin will stimulate circulation and cell rejuvenation, helping your lips and skin have that glow that photoshop can't capture. Be careful to not brush cracks or already damaged areas, instead moisturize it with our healing Wand.
Kissing can be quite exfoliating in itself, so if you don't have a dry brush on hand but have a special someone, find some mistletoe and ask them to romantically exfoliate with you… it'll be a request they've never had before.
October 01, 2014
Have you decided to be more mindful of chemical use in your life? While living in our industrialized world poses a difficult situation for many that are reducing chemical exposure, many of us have a plan for being more mindful and wary of harmful chemicals we come into contact with every day. Whether you are interested in beginning a long-term campaign for ridding your life of chemical use and exposure, or if you're just thinking of trying a more natural approach to living, we have some tips for you!
As a consumer, you can demand better and safer products for you and your families. If something irritates you or you feel it may not be safe, err on the side of caution by choosing a more natural method or asking for advice from a health professional. Irritants and allergies to many chemicals can go untreated for years, causing long-term damage. Good luck in finding your perfect balance with the products you use, and know that you can always trust Medicine Mama to make products that are safe, pure, clean, and free of toxins and irritants!
August 26, 2014
You have most likely heard of the sad story of honeybees across the world and especially here in the United States – their populations are declining at a rapid rate. Aside from the tragedy of losing such a magnificent animal, the honeybee decline and possible extinction has dire consequences for humans and other animals and ecosystems. Bees are natural pollinators for many of the world's fruits and vegetables, and losing them would mean a significant loss in food supply for us. This has led scientists on a quest to find the culprit causing populations of this valuable pollinator to dwindle.
Research has suggested that the largest contributor to such a significant loss of honeybees has been a group of pesticides known as neonicotinoids. This class of pesticides targets insects and affects their central nervous systems, causing paralysis and death, according to BeyondPesticides.org. While it has been suggested by scientists and environmentalists that these pesticides harm pollinators, we are still not sure that this is the cause for the recent honeybee decline.
However, although there is a growing body of evidence from both sides of the argument, it is a time-sensitive issue. Research and potential solutions are needed at this time to determine if these chemicals really do pose a major threat to pollinators as honeybees are responsible for pollinating $15 billion of U.S. crops per year, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.
While it is possible that neonicotinoids are not harming honeybee populations as much as has been suggested, it would be best to find out for sure sooner rather than later. However, a recent bill, Assembly Bill 1789, gives the California Department of Pesticide Regulation until 2018 to determine whether neonicotinoids are responsible for the decline in honeybee populations, which is a three year delay as the deadline originally proposed for this bill was July 1st, 2015. The department then has another two years to enact control measures based on the findings. The bill itself says that from 2006 to 2011, average annual losses of honeybees were 33%, which should be enough to warrant keeping a tighter deadline for identifying and solving the problem.
Other factors that are contributing to the honeybee decline include climate change, loss of habitat, and lack of water. California's severe draught has had dire effects on our honeybees as well. Less water for the bees themselves and less water for the plants they pollinate, yielding less nectar, have become major causes for concern for California's agricultural market.
While we are still not positive of all the contributing factors to the honeybee decline, we should be acting more quickly now. If neonicotinoids are to blame for declining populations, another four to six years may prove to be too long a wait to help save our honeybees.
August 14, 2014
Your skin is the largest organ on your body – it protects your internal systems from toxins, germs, and elemental damage. However, many people seem to neglect taking care of this vital part of their bodies, and it's easy to forget to keep our skin healthy since even serious damage over time may not be visible to us. There are a few common things most of us do that cause skin damage, and we have some suggestions for how to stop doing them, or at the very least, lessen the amount of damage you are doing to your skin.
You don't get enough sleep. Giving your body the opportunity to recover from your day and regulate hormones and moisture levels is crucial to all functions of our lives, and it shows on our skin when we skimp on sleep. A recent study found that lack of sleep contributes to lowered skin health and faster aging. You probably already knew that you need sleep for a healthier you, but getting that sleep can be tough. We know lots of situations cause you to have less time for sleep; having children, busy work and social schedules, diet, a generally out-of-sync sleep schedule, and even exercising at the wrong time of day for you. The key is to find those things that cause you to lose sleep and work on them a little bit at a time. Commit to trying to get a little more sleep per night until you've hit your right amount. You should see improvements in all areas of your life, including your skin.
You take hot showers or baths. Everyone loves a nice hot shower, and this can be very relaxing. However, hot water strips natural oils from your skin. While it is good for you to free your skin of some oils, it is not good to remove all of them because your skin cells cannot retain moisture without some oils to prevent water from leaving the cells. We suggest finding another way to relax, if possible, and get used to cooler showers for getting clean only. If you must take a hot shower or bath, make sure to properly moisturize your skin immediately afterward with a natural and healthy product, like Sweet Bee Magic.
You are stressed out. Stress can cause many health problems, and it can be very bad for your skin. It can exacerbate already existing skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema. The stress hormones and chemicals can cause your skin to dehydrate and break out, and you may sweat more, leading to other potential skin problems. We suggest distressing in a healthy way. Exercise or your favorite physical activity can be a great way to let go of stress. Also, try examining what in your life causes stress. Some stress-causing factors you can't and don't want to get rid of, such as your job and your family. However, you may be able to lessen the stress by cutting out the small issues those things cause – try getting your family on a better schedule, managing your time better at work (or even finding a new job if the one you have is unnecessarily stressful), and organizing systems at home to run more smoothly on a day-to-day basis. Cutting small amounts of stress down can be the key to leading a less stressful life over all.
You are dehydrated. It is simple – if you are not giving your body enough water, your skin cells are not getting enough water. The solution is also simple – drink more water! We know this can be tough. By the time you've had your coffee in the morning, your favorite soda during the day, and your glass of wine in the evening, you feel hydrated and fine. Not fine. Most of the things you drink other than water are not helping your body hydrate. Cut out sugary drinks as they can lead to other health problems. Sodas actually dehydrate you, as does alcohol. Now we know having your red wine with dinner may be important to you, but simply aiming to replace one drink per day with water and committing to drinking a full glass of water when you feel thirsty can do wonders for your hydration levels.
You are using skincare products that do more harm than good. There are so many skincare products out there with chemicals and fragrances that do immediate and long-term damage to your skin. Using a moisturizer with alcohol and water as two of the most abundant ingredients is sure to leave your skin dry with residue that can inflict more damage if left on for too long. To top it off, most of these "miracle creams" and chemically-laden products have to be used constantly because they do not soothe or solve any skin problems. They often cost a lot, too. Our skin was not made to absorb chemicals, but was instead made to protect the rest of our bodies and keep us hydrated. The only way that is possible is to use products that do not cause drying and do not allow chemicals to seep into the skin and wreak havoc on your fragile skin cells. Using a natural product with no chemicals and fragrances is best. Medicine Mama's products are made with ingredients that are all-natural, and these can be absorbed and used by the skin to help keep it moisturized and performing at optimal levels. Check out our About section for more information on how our products protect the life of your skin!


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Last chance for Business Class sale bargains with Air France, Etihad, South African and Virgin Atlantic
Links on Head for Points may pay us an affiliate commission. A list of partners is here.
A number of airline Business Class sales are about to expire in the next few days. We have put them all together in brief in this article – click through to the relevant sale pages for more details, a full list of destinations and to book. If you haven't had a chance yet to look at the prices, here is a reminder of the headline deals.
Etihad's sale ends on 11th February. We haven't covered this yet on HFP so don't think you missed the original article.
The listed prices are for travel until 30th September and the return flight must be completed by 15th October.
The lead prices in Business are:
- London – Mumbai from £1,673
- London – Shanghai from £2,134
- London – Sydney from £2,999
- London – Dubai from £1,500
The sale page is here. You will also find details of sale fares from Edinburgh and Manchester on that page. In addition, if you are not already an Etihad Guest member, you can sign up here and receive 500 bonus miles.
The South African Airways sale ends on 8th February.
In Business Class, Johannesburg is £2699, Cape Town is £2685 and Durban is £2909. Remember that a new A330-300 with the new Business Class seat will be flying from London from 25th March – see my article here.
In Economy, for travel up to 23rd June but excluding Easter, Johannesburg is as low as £595 return. Cape Town is £610. There are also special fares to other destinations in South Africa (Durban, Port Elizabeth, Kruger Mpumalanga and East London) as well as Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana.
It is worth noting that, looking at the T&C's of the sale, SAA allows its economy tickets to be changed for a fee of £100 subject to any difference in fare on the new date. Tickets are not refundable however.
The sale prices can be found on the SAA website here.
Virgin Atlantic
The Virgin Atlantic Winter sale ends on 8th February.
The lead prices in Upper Class departing London are:
- New York from £1,389
- Barbados from £1,495
- Dubai from £1,493
The lead prices in Upper Class departing Manchester are:
- Boston from £1,289
- Atlanta from £1,692
Premium Economy starts at £632 and Economy at £359.
The Virgin Atlantic Winter Sale site is here.
Air France
There is no end date or travel dates indicated for the Air France sale. These fares look very attractive in places.
Some lead prices in Business (cabin photo above) are:
- Abu Dhabi from £1,372
- Cairo from £923
- Dubai from £1,233
- Johannesburg from £2,024
- Hong Kong from £1,555
The fares are here and the Air France home page is here.
(Want to earn more Virgin Flying Club miles? Click here to see our recent articles on Virgin Atlantic and Flying Club and click here for our home page with the latest news on earning and spending other airline and hotel points.)


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The Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, on Friday installed the Governor of Central Bank (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, as Dan-Majen Kano.
Dan Majen Kano, a historic title, which means Son of Emir-Maje, is reserved for the royal family members from the Kano Habe dynasty.
At Mr. Sanusi's installation ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at the emir's palace the roll call of prominent personalities from within and outside the country read like the who is who of a prospective career in politics. Critics say Mr. Sanusi's preparation for the event hinted at abuse of office as he sent invitations out signed on stationeries of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
"We have seen this before during the Soludo era and now, tell me, which bank executive will not show up in Kano when the CBN governor is the lead actor in a drama?" queried a bank executive who pleaded not to be quoted for the report.
He said "Mr. Sanusi as a regulator acted poorly by turning a personal event into a corporate responsibility in an age when the morality and integrity of the Nigerian regulator is on the radar as a failure."
Among those who graced the occasion were former Head of State Muhammadu Buhari, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, and the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar.
The emir said the decision to honour Mr. Sanusi was in recognition of his "track record of the services he rendered within and outside the country".
"We are not unaware of your contributions to the economic growth and development of Nigeria and the services you rendered in the banking sector.
"We therefore, enjoin you to continue to render selfless service for the progress and development of Kano Emirate and the entire country".
The emir also urged the CBN governor to continue to discharge his duties with the fear of God and without discrimination.
Mr. Bayero urged the appointee to accommodate the public while discharging his responsibilities.
Security has been tightened in and around Kano metropolis for the ceremony, as armed security operatives were deployed to the palace and all major roads in the city


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Receives and distributes the proceeds of the Game Bird Habitat
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Advance data from Vital and health statistics; numbers 211-220
Published Date:May 1995
Series:Vital and health statistics. Series 16 Compilations of advance data from vital and health statistics ; no. 22 ; DHHS publication ; no. (PHS) 95-1881 ; Advance data from vital and health statistics of the National Center for Health Statistics ; no. 211 ; Advance data from vital and health statistics of the National Center for Health Statistics ; no. 212 ; Advance data from vital and health statistics of the National Center for Health Statistics ; no. 213 ; ... More ▼
Alternative Title:AIDS knowledge and attitudes for January-March 1991 ; Assistive technology devices and home accessibility features: prevalence, payment, need, and trends ; Expected principal source of payment for hospital discharges: United States, 1990 ; Health insurance and utilization of medical care for chronically ill children with special needs: health of our nation's children, United States, 1988 ; National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 1990 summary ; Office visits for diabetes mellitus: United States, 1989 ; Office visits for otitis media: United States, 1975-90 ; Prevalence of major digestive disorders and bowel symptoms, 1989 ; Serious mental illness and disability in the adult household population: United States, 1989 ; Trends in childhood use of dental care products containing fluoride: United States, 1983-89 ;
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HALIFAX - A Halifax 911 operator has made a Christmas CD that she hopes will change thinking about mental health.
Lana Grant said Sunday the title track of "Changing the Way People Think at Christmas" was written because she and a group of artists wanted to do something positive for people struggling with mental illnesses during the holiday season.
The 42-year-old musician says she often handles emergency calls from people at this time of year who are feeling troubled and lonely.
Grant says all of the proceeds from the project will go to mental health programs in the community through the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.
She said musicians donated their time, a studio provided a reduced rate for production and Nova Scotia philanthropists Fred and Elizabeth Fountain funded the production of the CDs.
By Sunday, sales had raised $8,000 and Grant says the goal is to reach $35,000 in sales.
Each CD also contains information about mental health programs and ways that people can find help.
Grant said in her professional life she hears people's cries for help and it motivates her to attempt to make a difference through her music.
"I can sit and reflect on all the things I hear and the things I experience and let that bother me or I can take that and make something positive and beautiful happen from that," she said in an interview.
Twelve Nova Scotia artists came together to sing harmonies on the title song.
Grant worked with music producer Chris Iannetti on the track, which touches on several genres of music and vocal styles.
Dave Carroll, Ralph Jordan Croucher, Laura Garsten, John Gracie, Lana Grant, Asif Illyas, Makayla Lynn, Ryan MacDonald, RyLee Madison, Quake Matthews, Liz Rigney and Marko Simmonds also participated in the project.


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Aug 9, 2008
Olympics: Eye on the Gold
The emergence of Project Management as a profession is attributed to public works projects in London after World War II. In 2012, we'll have an opportunity to see London in action again. While the Bejing Olympic Torch was only lit last night, planning for the 2012 Olympics is well underway. In fact, according to the British Olympic Association's (BOA) web site, the planning goes as far back as 1997 when the idea of an English Olympic bid first emerged. It was eight years later, in 2005, that the location was actually awarded.
The award actually comes after three unsuccessful bids by Birminham and Manchester. The BOA went into high gear and lobbied the voting members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). What they learned is an English bid wouldn't be acceptable until they returned to the committee table with representation from London. Thus began this long term project, which including lobbying and public relations efforts to let the world know they were serious. Government backing was won in May 2003, but there would still be preparations and a presentation in Singapore in 2005 before the host city contract would be awarded.
The BOA efforts were true representation for the principles "if it is to be, it is up to me" and strategic planning. Too many companies abandon long term planning, citing an inability to see the business and marketplace landscape for more than a year out. Yet having a long term plan, with occasional mid-course corrections, may be a more effective way. They are, in a sense, creating their own future by envisioning it, living it, and making it happen.
I've been reading The Answer, the business version of The Secret, and this type of planning falls within their recommendations and principles, but I'll save this for another week. In the meantime, enjoy watching the 2008 Summer Olympics in Bejing.


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Ruby is red corundum, all other color varieties of corundum being referred to as sapphire. The ruby color range includes pinkish, purplish, orangey, and brownish red depending on the chromium and iron content of the stone. The trace mineral content tends to vary with the geologic formation which produced the ruby, so original place designations such as Burmese and Thai have come in later years to be sometimes used in describing color.
Most authorities expect a medium to medium dark color tone in a ruby, naming stones lighter than this, pink sapphire but there is no general agreement exactly where the line is to be drawn. The old joke about questionable stones goes: "Whether it's a ruby or a pink sapphire depends on whether you're the buyer or the seller."
All corundum gems including ruby have a long history of enhancement. Unless the seller specifically states the stone is unheated, you should assume that some kind of heat treatment has been used. Usually high temperature heating and controlled cooling is done to clarify the stones, especially by dissolving "silk" (rutile); but it can also improve tone and saturation of color. Such treatments can only be detected in stones whose residual inclusions show signs of heat stress; truly clean stones will give no clues and cannot be verified as natural color. The general view at present seems to be that simple heating, being indistinguishable from Nature's own heating processes, and stable, is acceptable as long as it is disclosed. For this reason such enhancement does not radically lower the value of ruby gems. Not so for other more recently invented treatments such as diffusion coloring, or polymer or glass filling.
Corundum was first synthesized in the early 1900's by a simple flame fusion process. Many jewelers and gemologists have had the unpleasant task of telling the proud heir that Grandmother's treasured ruby ring or brooch contains a flame fusion stone and has a lot more sentimental than commercial value. More complex synthesis processes have been developed in recent years. These so closely simulate natural formation conditions that colors and even inclusions look extremely natural and such stones are difficult for all but the most highly skilled professionals to identify as man-made.
Ruby is hard (9) and tough, making it a superb jewelry stone. (Of course, a heavily included or fractured stone will be less stable.) For reasonably clean stones, no special wear or care precautions are necessary. Ruby shows pleochroism which means that the color varies with the direction of viewing. Most stones show purplish red and orangey red, although the presence or absence of trace minerals can dampen either of these. The overall color can often, but not always, give a clue to a stone's geographic origin, with Burmese stones tending to purplish red colors and Thai stones appearing more brownish red. In addition, many rubies will fluoresce in long or short wave UV and this property can often be used to help identify a stone's geographic origin. Burmese rubies often fluoresce so strongly that the effect is noticeable even in sunlight, such stones seem literally to glow, and are greatly admired. Thai stones generally lack this property. Although Asia has historically been the major producer of ruby gems, there are many other sources including the USA, Australia, and most recently Africa.
Ruby rough of lower quality is used in great quantities to make beads, carvings, and other ornamental objects. The silk, which is so common in corundum, can, if sufficiently abundant, and precisely arranged, lead to asterism. With proper cutting, this creates star rubies. Today there are heating and diffusion processes that can increase the rutile content and improve such gems. Synthetic star corundums were very popular in the 1950's under the trade name "Linde Stars" and are still under production.
Few other gems have as much myth, lore and romance surrounding them, with one of the chief attractions being the protection from misfortune and bad health rubies were believed to afford their lucky owners. As the science of gemology developed it became known that many historically important "rubies" such as the famed Black Prince's Ruby of the British Crown Jewels, were actually other red gems, most often red spinels.
Rubies are the most valuable members of the corundum family. Large gem quality rubies can be more valuable than comparably sized diamonds and are certainly rarer. There is a relative abundance of smaller, (1-3 carat,) blue sapphires compared to the scarcity of even small gem quality rubies, making even these smaller stones relatively high in value.
Stones of Burmese origin generally command the highest prices. The vast majority of rubies are "native cut" in the country of origin. High value ruby rough is tightly controlled and rarely makes its way to custom cutters. Occasionally, such native stones are recut to custom proportions, albeit at a loss of weight and diameter. Custom cut and recut stones are usually more per carat, and my own bias is that they are worth it.
Sinkankas and Miller in the Standard Catalog of Gem Values, 2nd. Ed. list a wide range of wholesale prices for faceted gem rubies. Prices are dependent on origin, color, size, and clarity: from a low of $100 to $15,000/ ct maximum.
Burmese stones in 1/2 to 1 ct sizes with slightly purplish red color and light inclusions range from $300 to $3000/ ct, for example. The price survey done by the International Gem Society reports that clean, top color gems in the 1/2 to 1 ct size range are being sold, retail, on the Internet with a range of $1000 - $3000/ct.


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Importance of living a happy and stress-free life
Mental health problems are a taboo in every society. The discrimination associated with mental disorders, owing to the stigma surrounding them, often prevents one from opening up freely about their condition. However, the secret of leading a happy and successful life lies in fighting the prevailing stigma and emancipating oneself from the consequences of serious mental health conditions.
A positive mental health is a prerequisite for the proper functioning of the brain, which, in turn, can help a person handle day-to-day stress and work productively. However, when someone is in the grip of some kind of mental disorder, he or she may not be able to perform even the normal activities. Alarmingly, nearly 1 in 5 American adults, or 43.8 million people, suffer from mental illness in any given year.
Mental disorders have a high health care cost
In many parts of the world, mental disorders are still looked down upon and are, therefore, neglected even when at an advanced stage. Surprisingly, many still believe that mental health conditions are not as dangerous as physical ailments such as heart disease or cancer or that they can affect the economy. However, a study by the Harvard Medical School stated that the average number of work loss days due to a mental disorder was 6 days per month per 100 work. Further, according to a new analysis published in the journal Health, in 2013, nearly $201 billion was incurred on mental disorders such as anxiety and depression in the U.S.
However, there is a lack of understanding and sensitivity in the society when it comes to mental health conditions. Studies show that negative perceptions about mental disorders pose serious barriers to people's access to appropriate treatment. Some of the barriers are:
– The stigma attached with mental health often prevents people from reaching out to proper treatments or therapies.
– Lack of availability of drugs makes it challenging for doctors to treat a mental health condition. Clearly, numerous health centers across the world fail to provide the usual antidepressant or antiepileptic.
– Failing to diagnose at the initial level exposes an individual to an increased risk for chronic mental health conditions.
Promoting mental health key to a happy life
Mental disorders are usually caused by factors such as genetics, environment or life experiences. Here are some tips to take care of a person who is at high risk of developing a mental disorder:
Taking care of the body: As the saying goes, "a healthy mind resides in a healthy body, taking care of one's physical health can pave the way for improved mental health. Therefore, one must indulge in healthy eating habits, including proper exercise and enough sleep.
Learning how to deal with stress: Although stress is a part of life, it is important to get rid of it whenever it becomes overwhelming. One can indulge in stress-releasing activities such as taking a walk, reading, listening to music, etc. Interestingly, laughter can boost the immune system and help the body reduce stress.
Setting realistic goals: It is important to decide beforehand what one wants to do professionally or personally, however, it is also important to be realistic and not indulge in over-scheduling to achieve success.
Avoiding alcohol and other substances: Many people use alcohol and drugs to mitigate the symptoms of various mental health conditions. However, it must be kept in mind that such harmful substances can only aggravate the problem.
Leading a stress-free life is important
While being mentally ill can be excruciatingly painful in the beginning, it can get better with treatment. One can easily regain the sense of optimism to develop a healthy mind and body by availing the right treatment. For this, information related to good treatment is essential to recover effectively.
If you or your loved one has a mental illness, connect with the California Mental Health Helpline immediately. Call us at our 24/7 helpline number 855-559-3923 or chat online to know more about mental health facilities in California and mental health rehabilitation centers in California.


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William Lane Craig in Israel
I went to Israel about 10 years ago, and so it brings back many memories as I look through some of the photos the Craig's have provided from their recent trip.
Enjoy a few of their photos in this photo slideshow. Israel indeed has many stunning and very beautiful things to see.
You can read more about Bill and Jan Craig's adventures in his latest newsletter here including various lectures given and the oneness that Jesus Christ brings between Arab and Israeli Christians.


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Networking and IT services giant Cisco has said that it plans to acquire cloud-based mobile services provider July Systems, which has offices in Bengaluru, to boost its enterprise WiFi platform and location-based offerings.
The announcement was made in a blog post by Rob Salvagno, the head of US-headquartered Cisco's M&A and venture investment team.
The July Systems team is set to join Cisco's Enterprise Networking Group led by Scott Harrell, senior vice president and general manager.
"We expect the acquisition to be complete in first quarter of fiscal year 2019," Salvagno said.
The deal size has not been disclosed.
California-headquartered July Systems offers enterprise grade location platform services with features such as instant customer activation, data-driven behavioural insights, contextual rules engine and APIs.
The solution is a cloud-based subscription offering with a global footprint and backed by end-to-end service-level agreements, Salvagno said.
"Enterprises have an opportunity to take advantage of their in-building Wi-Fi for a broad range of indoor location services," Salvagno explained. "In addition to providing seamless connectivity, Wi-Fi can help enterprises glean deep visitor behaviour insights, associate these learnings with their enterprise systems, and drive better customer and employee experiences."
He added that Cisco and July Systems have worked together for several years and the latter had served as an original equipment manufacturer for Cisco Connected Mobile Experience (CMX), a location-based service.
"We plan to add July Systems' platform and business context capabilities to provide a unified solution on which our partners and customers can build and deliver a range of indoor location services for industries as diverse as healthcare, government, logistics, manufacturing, sports arenas, hotels, education and retail," Salvagno said.
The acquisition, according to Salvagno, is in line with the company's strategy to drive intent-based networking in enterprises - a new way of managing networks. The company had earlier said that it was close to releasing its new intent-based networks with a suite of developers tools.
Earlier this month, Cisco had said that it was working with internet giant Google to develop a new hybrid cloud solution for enterprises and that the duo was ready to launch an early access programme.
In an interaction with TechCircle earlier this year, Salvagno had said that Cisco Investments, the venture capital arm of Cisco, was looking to accelerate its merger and acquisition activity in the Indian startup ecosystem directly and indirectly.
Besides making investments through its M&A arm, the US-based tech giant runs an accelerator called Launchpad in Bengaluru.


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For as long as I have had my period, all I've known are two alternatives: maxi pads or tampons. There is an increase in raised awareness for the ingredients in all of the products we use day
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Spring break is a great time to travel and explore your favorite vacation destinations, and you will create memories that will last forever. If you want to enjoy your trip without worrying about unexpected problems along the way, it's essential you learn to spot and protect yourself from bedbugs.
If they get into your bags or on your clothes, the pests will follow you and infest your home before you spot the warning signs. Following a few tips will allow you to protect yourself and to keep bedbugs at bay, and doing so is not as hard as you might think.
Researching the hotels that you have in mind can work wonders when your goal is to find a room that is free from the parasites. When hotel guests spot bedbugs, many of them will write about it online to warn other people to stay away.
With a quick search, you will uncover many review sites that will give you an idea of what to expect if you choose a certain hotel, and taking this small step could be enough to safeguard you from bedbugs and the problems they cause. If anyone has reported bedbug activity in your hotel in the last three months, you might want to make a new reservation.
Put Your Suitcase in the Bathtub
Bathtubs can keep your belongings safe from bedbugs because the pests have trouble climbing surfaces that are smooth. When you first get into your room and are ready to relax, place your suitcase in the bathtub for peace of mind, but you can also set some of your items on the sink if you need extra room. You will not need to worry about bedbugs when you keep your things out of their reach, adding an extra layer of protection.
Search Your Room
Knowing where bedbugs like to hide and searching your room will take you far when it comes to reducing the odds of getting bedbugs. You will need to grab a flashlight and check the seams of your mattress for bedbugs or the red flags that they leave behind, such as blood stains and discarded shells.
Protect Your Clothes
Place your suitcase and clothes in a plastic bag before you bring them into your home, and you will then put your clothes in the dryer on the highest setting. When you expose bedbugs to the heat from your dryer, they will die and no longer be a threat.
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If you have put in your best effort to avoid bedbugs but the pests still followed you home, the team at Lethal Pest Solutions can come to the rescue. We will destroy the bedbugs that have welcomed themselves into your home in no time, and we promise not to let you down.


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Postal Service - Commemorating John F. Kennedy
Last updated 9/21/2016 at 6:25pm
The Postal Service will commemorate John F. Kennedy's 100th birthday with a Forever stamp next year.
The stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963), 35th president of the United States. Kennedy was the nation's first Catholic president and, at age 43, the youngest person ever elected to the nation's highest office.
The stamp art features a photograph of Kennedy taken by Ted Spiegel in 1960. Kennedy remains for many a captivating and charismatic personality - one who appealed to the nation's higher ideals and inspired young Americans to engage in public service. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamp.


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The Nation's Fiscal Health:
Action Is Needed to Address the Federal Government's Fiscal Future
GAO-18-299SP: Published: Jun 21, 2018. Publicly Released: Jun 21, 2018.
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This report provides an update on the nation's fiscal health as of the end of fiscal year 2017, and describes its likely fiscal future if policies don't change. Among its findings:
The federal government's current fiscal path is unsustainable.
Publicly held debt was 76 percent of GDP at the end of fiscal year 2017 and it will surpass its historical high of 106 percent within 14 to 22 years.
Other agencies join GAO in saying that the longer action is delayed, the greater and more drastic the changes will have to be.
Debt held by the public under projections from the 2017 Financial Report, the Congressional Budget Office, and GAO
Line graph showing different increasing projections, all of which are above the historical high of 106% in 1946.
PODCAST: America's Fiscal Health
The United States faces a highly challenging fiscal future. We discuss our update on the fiscal condition and long-term fiscal health of the U.S. government in this podcast.
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The Congress and administration face serious economic, security, and social challenges that will require difficult policy choices in the near term about the level of federal spending and investments as well as ways to obtain needed resources. At the same time, the federal government is highly leveraged in debt by historical norms.
Sep 23, 2020
The Nation's Fiscal Health:Effective Use of Fiscal Rules and TargetsGAO-20-561: Published: Sep 23, 2020. Publicly Released: Sep 23, 2020.
Jan 23, 2020
Federal Trust Funds and Other Dedicated Funds:Fiscal Sustainability Is a Growing Concern for Some Key FundsGAO-20-156: Published: Jan 16, 2020. Publicly Released: Jan 23, 2020.
Dec 19, 2019
State and Local Governments' Fiscal Outlook:2019 UpdateGAO-20-269SP: Published: Dec 19, 2019. Publicly Released: Dec 19, 2019.
Nov 14, 2019
Certificated Expenditures:Executive Office of the President FY 2018 Certificated Expenditures Were Spent for Authorized PurposesGAO-20-139R: Published: Nov 14, 2019. Publicly Released: Nov 14, 2019.
Oct 16, 2019
Civilian Personnel:Additional Guidance and Consistent Data Reporting Could Help Improve the Marine Corps' Budget ManagementGAO-20-148: Published: Oct 16, 2019. Publicly Released: Oct 16, 2019.
Jun 26, 2019
The Nation's Fiscal Health:Actions Needed to Achieve Long-Term Fiscal SustainabilityGAO-19-611T: Published: Jun 26, 2019. Publicly Released: Jun 26, 2019.
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The Nation's Fiscal Health:Action Is Needed to Address the Federal Government's Fiscal FutureGAO-19-314SP: Published: Apr 10, 2019. Publicly Released: Apr 10, 2019.
Mar 27, 2019
Fiscal Exposures:Federal Insurance and Other Activities That Transfer Risk or Losses to the GovernmentGAO-19-353: Published: Mar 27, 2019. Publicly Released: Mar 27, 2019.
Mar 22, 2019
Data Act:OMB Needs to Formalize Data Governance for Reporting Federal SpendingGAO-19-284: Published: Mar 22, 2019. Publicly Released: Mar 22, 2019.
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Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request:U.S. Government Accountability OfficeGAO-19-403T: Published: Feb 27, 2019. Publicly Released: Feb 27, 2019.
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Discount Rate in Scotland
This is a bad outcome for Scottish insurance customers and taxpayers that does not reflect the real world environment of how investment decisions are made...
ABI responds to personal injury Discount Rate announcement
New rate bad news for insurance customers and taxpayers Commenting on today's Government announcement that the Discount Rate used to assess compensation for serious personal injury compensation…
Discount Rate review begins
Responding to an announcement today, 19 March, to the London Stock Exchange stating that the Lord Chancellor will announce later the commencement of the first review of the Personal Injury Discount Rate...
Driving on - motor insurers paying out a record amount to motorists
Over £23 million paid out every day this year by motor insurers, the highest on record. Cost of theft claims up by a third, with repair costs also rising. But a highly competitive market and…
Relief for drivers as average motor insurance premiums continue to drop
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An ongoing state effort to reduce air pollution stemming from Illinois hospital incinerator emissions has won one more convert from a suburban Chicago hospital. Hinsdale (Ill.) Hospital said it would close a medical waste incinerator it has operated since 1981, but that no final shutdown date has been established yet. "We've agreed in principle to shut it down and we're working out the final details," said Michael Krivich, regional director of marketing for Hinsdale Hospital's parent company, Adventist Health Midwest. "We've been working with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency since August to find the best method for taking care of this issue. It's an ongoing process."
Hinsdale Hospital will be the seventh hospital to respond to a public request made in September by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich that 11 Illinois hospitals still operating medical waste incinerators voluntarily shut them down because emissions resulting from incineration of medical waste contain dangerous toxins. Four other Illinois hospitals -- Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Memorial Hospital in Belleville and Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mount Vernon -- continue to legally operate medical waste incinerators. Those hospitals have requested state payment to assist in closing the incinerators down. Since 2000, 99 Illinois hospitals have closed their incinerators. -- by Mark Taylor


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Epics and Romances of the Middle Ages by Wilhelm Wägner (1800 - 1886).
This volume contains the principal hero-lays of the six great epic cycles of the Teutonic Middle Ages: The Langobardian Legends, the Amelung and Kindred Legends; Dietrich of Bern's Adventures; the Nibelung Legends; the Hegeling Legends; and Beowulf. To them, the author has added the great mythical Carolingian cycle, which centred round the persons of Charlemagne and his heroes, and the Breton ones of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, as well as the legend of the Holy Grail. Therefore, this one book tells all of the great epic and romances of the Middle Ages in accessible language for the general public. (Summary by Leni)
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