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Educational Tools to Help You Teach
These tools are provided courtesy of the Navajo County Coalition Against Drug Abuse for you to download. Please use them to help educate your children, students, or yourself on the dangerous effects Meth and drugs in general can have on you life. If you need more information please please contact the Navajo County Coalition Against Drug Abuse.
|ACEs Training (Powerpoint)
|CADCA Presidential Primary Election Guide 2016
|Marijuana in Arizona – Check the facts for yourself.
Assessing Substance Abuse Trends Among At-Risk Populations – 2013 – Drug Guide for Parents
Arizona Dept. of Health Services 3rd Annual Medical Marijuana Report
WHAT'S UP WITH MOLLY? Club Drug Has Students Outraged! Read it here!
It takes a community to teach prevention. Get involved in "Red Ribbon Week"
Test your knowledge of drugs and drug abuse… take the National Drug IQ Challenge! Click the image for a printable PDF
Supplement – Medicine Abuse Project Editorial – Navajo County
Marijuana Presentation (PowerPoint)
This presentation is designed to talk about marijuana, what it is, how it is used the negative effects on a users life work and community. We'll discuss why it is important for society to send a clear, consistent and credible message to young people about the seriousness of the drug.
The Clarity Campaign Presentation (PowerPoint)
The Clarity Campaign seeks to:
2012 Arizona Youth Survey Report and Statistics for Navajo County (XL Spreadsheet)
The Impact of Substance Abuse: A Snapshot of Arizona 2011
The Arizona Substance Abuse Epidemiology Work Group, staffed by the Division for Substance Abuse Policy of the Governor's Office for Children, Youth and Families (GOCYF), produces a snapshot of substance abuse consumption behaviors and their associated consequences on a yearly basis. This report is concerned with an examination of the most salient and timely findings of concern to policymakers, policy analysts, and other interested parties surrounding the prevention of substance abuse; the treatment services utilized and needed by those suffering from addiction; and the enforcement efforts aimed at combating the sale and use of illicit drugs. This snapshot centers on Arizona's most pressing substance abuse related- issues, which can be broadly divided into three categories: alcohol, methamphetamine, and emerging issues.
Time to Talk Kit
Whether you're a parent, relative, or mentor to a child, there are going to be times when you need help discussing issues both big and small. That's why we've created this Talk Kit. With ideas on how to start talking, scripts on what to say, and tips for answering tough questions, this kit can help you keep the child in your life healthy and drug-free.
Please visit www.TimeToTalk.org for more information.
ALERT: Synthetic Marijuana – Spice (K2) Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet for Spice (K2) Synthetic Marijuana
Spice/K2 is a legal substance marketed since 2006 as a dried, herbal blend for use as incense. However, people are smoking the incense because it produces a high similar to marijuana, but of longer duration. The incense is sprayed with JWH-018, a synthetic THC, before it is packaged for sale. This spray is reportedly an "analgesic chemical which acts as a cannabinoid."
Tips for Parents on Keeping Kids Drug Free
Research shows that recent trends in youth drug use have stabilized; however, the rates of use remain at high levels. It has been shown that the earlier drug use is initiated, the more likely a person is to develop drug problems later in life. Youth substance abuse may lead to many other problems that affect not only the child, but also the child's family and community. Parents are the most important role models in their children's lives. What you say and do about drugs matters a lot when it comes to the choices your children make.
CESAR Fax on 21st Birthday Drinking
More Than Two-Thirds of College Students Who Celebrated Their 21st Birthday with Alcohol Drank More Than They Anticipated; Average of 12 Drinks Actually Consumed, Compared to 7 Anticipated…
The Surgeon General's Call To Action: To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking
When it comes to tackling public health problems, knowledge is power. When people have the facts and the right tools, they can take action. This guide gives you the knowledge and tools you need to take action against underage drinking. It tells you about underage alcohol use and the damage it can do. And, it suggests ways you can end underage drinking in your community and across the country.
Find answers to the following questions:
- What is a drug or alcohol Intervention?
- How do I know for sure if my teen is using?
- How should I prepare for a talk with my child?
- How do I make sure the talk is productive?
- What if my child needs outside help?
Arizona Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Directory
February 2010
Community-Based Substance Abuse Coalitions Coalitions are made up of sectors of a community, in which each group retains its identity but all agree to work together toward the common goal of a safe, healthy and drug-free community. Coalitions have deep connections to the local community and serve as catalysts for reducing local substance abuse rates. Community coalitions are not prevention programs or traditional human service organizations that provide direct services. Rather they are directed by local residents and sector representatives who have a genuine voice in determining the best strategies to address local problems (CADCA, 2009).
It Sure Beats Sitting in a Cell
Do you think you might have a drinking problem? Take a look at this pamphlet containing stories of people who discovered they did, and found help in AA.
A New York Times Newspaper in Education Curriculum Guide: Early Action Against Teen Drug Use
On this site you will find an 84-page educator's guide developed for use with high school students. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer in order to view and download the lessons, worksheets and appendix. The material is formatted to correspond to the printed guide, so you can easily print out the pages you want.
CultureCard: A Guide to Build Cultural Awareness – American Indian and Alaska Native
The purpose of this guide is to provide basic information for Federal disaster responders and other service providers who may be deployed or otherwise assigned to provide or coordinate services in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities.
This guide is intended to serve as a general briefing to enhance cultural competence while providing services to AI/AN communities. (Cultural competence is defined as the ability to function effectively in the context of cultural differences.) A more specific orientation or training should be provided by a member of the particular AI/AN community.
You probably think that the video game your child is playing every afternoon isn't affecting their behavior. Think again. Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine recently conducted a study that demonstrated otherwise.
The Abuse of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs Brochure
Teens are abusing some prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs to get high. This includes painkillers, such as those drugs prescribed after surgery; depressants, such as sleeping pills or anti-anxiety drugs; and stimulants, such as those drugs prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Teens are also abusing over-the-counter drugs, such as cough and cold remedies. Every day, 2,500 youth age 12 to 17 abuse a pain reliever for the very first time. More teens abuse prescription drugs than any illicit drug except marijuana. In 2006, more than 2.1 million teens ages 12 to 17 reported abusing prescription drugs. Among 12- and 13-year-olds, prescription drugs are their drug of choice.
Do You Speak Teen Stand Up
Teens may be a hard study, but knowing more about their world and the influences around them will help you connect better with your teen.
Research shows that parental monitoring is effective in reducing risky behaviors among teens. In fact, teens who are not regularly monitored by their parents are four times more likely to use illicit drugs.1 And while 80% of parents believe that alcohol and marijuana are not available at the parties their teens attend, 50% of teen partygoers attend parties where alcohol, drugs or both are available.
Los Angeles Times Addiction Center Article
At addiction centers, longer treatment programs are proving key to ending the relapse-rehab cycle Thirty days' treatment is the norm, but more facilities are offering programs to patients that extend to 45 days, 90 days and even longer.
An Introduction to Mutual Support Groups for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Mutual support (also called self-help) groups are an important part of recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs). Mutual support groups exist both for persons with an SUD and for their families or significant others and are one of the choices an individual has during the recovery process. This issue of Substance Abuse in Brief Fact Sheet will help healthcare and social service providers understand the effect of mutual support groups on recovery, become familiar with the different types of mutual support groups available, and make informed referrals to such groups.
Suggested Activities for Middle and High School Students Within the Teacher's Guide you will find various activities to assist you in educating students about meth.
A booklet with stories from 40 people about how meth affected their lives.
General Meth Destroys Brochure
A small brochure with general information on Meth, it's effects on your body, and what you can do to help stop it's use.
A Pamphlet geared toward adults describing what Meth is, how it affects you, your family, your community and what you can do to stop it's use.
Poster describing symptoms of meth use and the effect they can have on your body.
Poster with information on signs employers should look for, effects meth can have on people at work, and why employees should not use Meth.
Poster showing what Meth can make you do to your skin.
Poster showing the effects of Meth Use on your teeth.
Substance Abuse Treatment Pamphlet
A guide to Resources & Services for Friends & Family, Treatment Facilities, Community Recovery & Support Organizations & Groups in Arizona
CW6 Meth – video
A video with testimonials from Adults and teens who have overcome the addiction to meth, and from those still working to overcome it's highly addictive effects. 23:55 Minutes Long
"Crash" Commercial – video
A commercial where a teen girl describes what she wishes she'd done instead of going to a party where she first smoked Meth.
A Parents Guide to the Teen Brain
Who is this Kid? Why Does Your Teen Do That? What Can You Do?
New discoveries about adolescent brain development provide insights about teens and risky behaviors as well as new ideas and tips on what parents can say and do when talking with their teens about the risks of drugs and alcohol.
Arizona Youth Survey 2006 – Prescription Drug Fact Sheet
The Arizona Youth Survey 2006 is a PDF with detailed information focusing on Prescription Drug use among high school students. The study was done in 2006 and published in 2008.
Meth 101 Video – Windows Media Format
A 25 minute video about the basics of Meth, How it is used, Signs of Use, Effects with experiences from real people.


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Merry Thriftmas! How To Do A Magical Christmas On A Real-Life Budget
Christmas Is Not Just About Buying Stuff
It's coming. Christmas: the time of year when we buy Stuff and immediately give it away. Sometimes Stuff we can't afford. Sometimes Stuff we are not even sure the recipient will actually like. In the full knowledge that we ourselves are also about to recieve Stuff we wouldn't necessarily have chosen, or, embarrassingly, would not have been able to afford to buy. (Martin Lewis Smith explores this more fully here – well worth reading.) It's easy to believe that Christmas is mainly about buying Stuff.
And, actually… [whispers] I like the Stuff. I love getting a stocking full of the little fripperies I don't usually waste money on. I love spoiling my children for one day. I love having a big, greedy feast to share with my loved ones. I love the way that, in the darkest part of the year, the house is filled with brightness and abundance.
A Celebration Of Enough
For me, Christmas is a celebration of having Enough. Enough food. Enough shelter and warmth. Enough loved ones and liked ones. Enough time to spend some of it relaxing with them. Enough money for treats. Enough stuff to share it with others.
Taking time to enjoy what we have, sharing with others, giving ourselves lots of little treats, celebrating relationships – these all fit in with my thoughts on Buying Happiness. I don't have a problem with that. I do have a problem with the fact that our seasonal pursuit of Stuff mainly seems to buy unhappiness. We don't actually spend the festive period kicking back and saying, "Relax! We have enough of everything." We spend it worrying about the debts we have just rung up. We spent the weeks before worrying about whether we were spending enough to please the recipients of our gifts. If it leaves us this anxious, is there much point celebrating it at all?
I have spent this year trying to develop thrifty habits to make life for the Tartan Family happier and I don't intend to fall off the festive wagon. This year, I am determined that Christmas in Tartan Towers will be in line with my own Thrifty Principles.
Five Thrifty Principles For Christmas
Take Control: You Are The Master Not The Victim Of Your Spending.
I have used my own Take Control Of Your Gift-Buying Budget Flow Chart to set a Christmas Gift Budget that we can definitely afford without going into debt or leaving ourselves without enough for our own needs. I have also had a look at what we actually need to buy, so that these things can make up the bulk of our gifts for the Tartan Weans – clothes, sports gear, craft supplies and kit for other hobbies. And I am starting shopping now, so that last minute panic does not get a chance to throw me off-budget.
Be Joyful And Generous, Not Miserly And Miserable.
I don't want to be so fixated on not going over budget that I don't enjoy giving people gifts that will bring them pleasure. On the other hand, I don't want to be so fixated on giving other people lovely gifts that I spend more than we actually have. The key, for me, is reducing the number of gifts we buy, so that we have enough to buy quality gifts. Adults don't really need other adults to buy them things, so we will be focussing our budget on gifts for children. We have made this clear to all the adults by the way – so they don't go ahead and spend on us without getting anything in return. If you are going to go the same route, now is the time to let people know so you don't win this year's Scrooge Award. And we will be finding other ways to celebrate our relationships with adults and show them we value them.
Work With The Real Not The Ideal.
It keeps coming back to the budget. No matter how much we would like to spend on other people, we can only spend what we actually have. The same goes for all my other attempts to sprinkle fairy dust over everyone's Christmas. I don't have to do everything Martha Stewart has to suggest for a perfect Christmas; I just have to do enough.
Quantify Your Assets; Exploit And Enjoy Them.
I am making a list, and checking it twice, of everything we already have that could be used to produce Christmas Gifts – sweets left over from Halloween; preserves I put away over the summer. Offcuts and scraps of fabric; the candle-making and other craft supplies languishing in the cupboard; chocolate moulds collected over the years; festive cookie cutters, empty but pretty jars. I will be including equipment – my sewing machine, kitchen equipment, gardening materials, the printer, DIY tools – as well as the skills Tartan Dad and I already have. And time: I will be looking very carefully at exactly what pockets of time I have available to spend transforming these assets into Christmas.
Don't Spend More Than You Have To.
We will be using up our loyalty points, googling for discount voucher codes for everywhere we do our online Christmas shopping, and taking advantage of special offers whenever possible. I am already signed up to Top Cashback and will be using Debt Camel's advice to max the money I get back from my Christmas shopping. I will be checking out discount stores like The Book People to grab top gifts at rock bottom prices. I have already begun taking advantage of some of Aldi and Lidl's weekly offers to stock up on surprisingly good quality gifts for the Tartan Weans. And we are not above buying second hand. Finally I will be exploiting the assets I quantified by making some gifts.
Will people actually appreciate a home-made gift? Now there's a subject for a whole other post…
More Christmas Posts
How To Fill A Bulging Christmas Stocking Without Busting Your Budget
How To Fill A Christmas Stocking For (Around) A Fiver
5 Ways To Make DIY Stocking Fillers – When You Have No DIY Skills
1 Cheap Pic-n-Mix, 10 thifty Stocking-Fillers
Gifts In A Jar – Snowy Road Mix
How To Turn A £10 Bottle Of Aldi Whisky Into A Hamperful Of Tasty Treats
Make-Ahead DIY Whisky Truffles
How To Cut Your Gift-Buying Budget
Who Is Going To Thank You For A Home-Made Christmas Gift?


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This week's STREAM fishing report is from Ron Bierstine from Oak Orchard Tackle and Lodge, October 2, 2018.
At this time, Brookfield Power has let us know that the planned repairs at the Waterport Hydro for this week have been cancelled. Normal run of the river flows should prevail at something like medium to medium+ thanks to precipitation this morning. Still cool temps today with a slight warm-up forecast for the rest of the week and chance for more showers. Heaviest recent precipitation has been south of the area so no blow out events are expected here although the other smaller area tributaries should see a small rise in flows. Excellent conditions for salmon and trout migrations. Thru last night there was definitely some salmon movement thru the lower river course with some fish seen crashing around at the river-mouth and at the Bridges. No doubt, further upstream to the last of the slow water, there are boiling and staging fish too. Continued good action is at the dam and close by downstream. For this beginning week period so far, the fishing pressure other than at the dam is not too bad. Anglers may also now be able to spread out thru the other area smaller tributaries too with reasonable water flows there. Reports also of some browns, rainbows/steelhead and cohos hooked already too. Good chances for salmon hook ups from the river mouth all the way to the dam right now using your favorite legit technique. A forecasted switch around to NW winds should help move more Lake fish closer in shore and/or into the tributaries.
Provided by Ron Bierstine, Oak Orchard Tackle & Lodge
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Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hopkins Alley
Erected by Telacu.
Location. 34° 8.943′ N, 118° 8.944′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on N Raymond Ave, on the right when traveling north. Located on the Mariott Parking Structure and the duplicate marker is located around the corner in the alley way on the Historic Labor Temple Building on N Raymond Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 171 N Raymond, Pasadena CA 91103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pasadena Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Pacific Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial Legge Alley (about 600 feet away); Electric Alley (about 600 feet away); Hayes Alley (about 700 feet away); Kendall Alley (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pasadena City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.
Categories. • Notable Places •
More. Search the internet for Hopkins Alley.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on March 30, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 30, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.


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I go into certain weekends telling myself they will be designated for writing. Sometimes it happens, but most often it doesn't. Since I'm on a spending freeze and it's freezing outside, I once again told myself that this weekend there would be major writing magic happening in my 500-sq foot perch above the streets of Chicago.
I worked on some odds and ends last night and continued this morning, but I'm facing a problem common to many writers – the fear of writing "bad". Even though I know these drafts are private as long as I need them to be, and there's a handy thing on the end of my pencil called an eraser, the fear of not writing down exactly what I want to say the first time is paralyzing. It makes me get up from my notebook or computer and grab another cup of coffee, or convince myself it's time to take a shower, or practice the guitar.
I follow a fellow WordPress blogger who lives in Romania and writes beautiful fiction, but occasionally he'll post insightful quotes from some of the best writers the world has ever known.
This morning he posted the following quotes on his blog:
Have the courage to write badly. – Joshua Wolf Shenk
Start telling the stories that only you can tell, because there'll always be better writers than you and there'll always be smarter writers than you. There will always be people who are much better at doing this or doing that — but you are the only you. ― Neil Gaiman
Similar to Shenk's quote, Ernest Hemingway said, "The first draft of anything is shit." I think of this often, but also recognize where my relatively meager writing process differs. I've found through past experience that, generally-speaking, my first drafts hit close to the concepts and ideas I want to communicate, and major re-writes usually result in a weaker version of what I originally had. Hemingway wrote 40+ different endings for a "Farewell to Arms" before deciding on one, and even though I'm someone who seeks out rules and guidelines, I've realized imitating the creative process of an established author can snuff out my own ability to create.
The second quote, by Neil Gaiman, also touches on a current struggle I'm having with a larger piece of fiction. I want the story to be relatable because it's based on actual events, so I started keeping out memories that are unique to me. Just writing that sentence now made me realize this approach is ridiculous and most likely detrimental to the story. I'm paraphrasing here, but Ernest Hemingway says to "write what you know." That's where the best stuff comes from.
The following is a memory of mine I included in the story but can't guarantee is shared by those people who are in it. Despite this, it was a pleasure to write and hopefully it still captures a feeling any reader can relate to:
"There was a short, circular tree on the west side of the porch with thick, sturdy limbs that were still small enough to grab onto. One branch extended from about a foot above the base of the trunk and split into two limbs, creating a "v" shape that was meant for sitting. It was the perfect height above the ground for a kid that was just of the age to start climbing trees and receive the maximum amount of enjoyment out of it. The leaves of the tree gave the tree-sitter a feeling of invisibility, like when an ostrich thinks it's hiding by sticking its head in the ground. There was another tree just on the other side of the stone slabs leading up to the porch, but the limbs on this tree were jagged and menacing. The branches of the other tree were just right, and over the years the notch in the "v" grew smooth from cousins' butts and shoes."


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Happy Labor Day Weekend, GT! What's on your holiday weekend vagenda?
I felt very sick last night, so I took a double hit of Claritin and woke up feeling slightly better. Talked to my mama (she's an EMT, aka: my personal doc) and she thinks it's allergies, not a cold so hopefully meds will help.
We were supposed to hit the last big farmers market of the year today but we're in a flash flood watch. :P There's also a women's music festival downtown today but, again, it looks like it's going to be storming all day.
Um.... does all this add up to mean I can sleep, like, allllllll day?
How about you? Is your weather cooperating with your big weekend plans?


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Langley Publishes 2015 Results
Friday, February 05, 2016
Langley Holdings plc, the diverse engineering and industrial group, behind manroland Sheetfed, today published its IFRS Annual Report & Accounts for the year ended 31 December, 2015.
The group reported a pre-tax profit of €106.7 million on revenues of €874.5 million. The group had nil debt and almost €330 million of cash reserves at the year end. Tony Langley said in his Chairman's Review that 2015 had been a "significant milestone" for a number of reasons.
Manroland Sheetfed, the largest of the group's five divisions in revenue and employee terms, was in positive territory for the fourth year in succession, since acquiring the printing press builder in early 2012. But it was Piller, the electrical systems for data centres producer and ARO, the automobile welding machinery market leader, that were the principal drivers of the 2015 result, both posting near record profits. Claudius Peters, the group's plant machinery builder, was in line with modest expectations due to widely sluggish cement and steel markets. Druck Chemie, the chemicals producer, which completed its first full year in the group, and Bradman Lake, the packaging machinery specialist, both reported 'satisfactory' results, as did the Other Businesses division as a whole.
In his concluding Chairman's remarks, Langley acknowledged the contribution made by the group's near 4,300 employees, commenting that the outstanding performance is 'no accident'. With opening order books totaling €300 million, he expects 2016 will be another successful year and says that the group will continue to search out new acquisition opportunities.


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ASA BC Late Model Tour announces their 2012 Schedule
ASA Advance Testing BC Late Model Tour President John Ross announced a five-race event at four tracks schedule for their 2012 season. The ASA sanctioned series will compete at Agassiz Speedway, Penticton Speedway, Saratoga Speedway and Western Speedway during their sophomore season.
The announcement comes on the heels of an agreement with the participating tracks. "As many of you know, the past few months have been a challenge as we have worked hard to bring the rules together and make it easier for all Late Model Sportsman cars across the province to be competitive and race wherever & whenever they would like," Ross said in a letter to his competitors. "We felt strongly that it is in the best interest of racers to keep the series running this year, and continue to work together on a definitive rules package that will be unified across the entire province in the future."
Ross did also personally thank the competitors for their participation last season. He also said that it is his intention to offer a fun, competitive and transparent platform for the British Columbia Province drivers to showcase their talents and hard work.
The Series will open on Saturday, June 9 at Agassiz Speedway with the second event on Saturday, July 14 at Saratoga Speedway. The Gordie Mannes Memorial will take place on August 3 & 4 at Penticton Speedway. The Championship will be decided on August 24 & 25 at Western Speedway in Victoria, BC with the running of the prestigious Canada 200.
Officials will release the rules package next week.
"We commend John Ross and everyone associated with the ASA Advance Testing BC Late Model Tour for coming together with this great season schedule," Dennis Huth, ASA President said. "Each event will be a big short track event. Each one has a special meaning and the winners of these events will put themselves on a great list of champions. We are excited to have this under the ASA banner."
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This morning's report about Osama Bin Ladin visiting William Shakespeare's birth place in and around Stratford on Avon seems typical: A 13 year old boy sees the village and makes notes in his diary. (I do not remember the birth house. I remember Anne Hathaway's house where Shakespeare lived after he returned from London in 1607 and died in 1616.)
By sixteenth century standards the house is nice but not big; it is not a palace. It was likely not much changed from the time Shakespeare left Stratford and went to London. (Artists, writers and musicians did not make much money at that time, but each could use their talent.) Hathaway was older and the more prosperous of the two. I do not know how much Shakespeare, himself, contributed to the estate in Stratford. However, William Shakespeare was like many other men, marrying a richer older woman and living in her house. Men have married well like that for millennia – equally so women.
Could Bin Laden's disgust and turning away form Shakespeare and the Western World for surfacey reasons be true? For a 13 year-old boy they could. Shakespeare had gained nothing from his work. He was living in a shack; he was the same peon as he was when he left Stratford; he died poor. But Bin Laden was simply ignorant and unknowledgeable. Arabs like Russians praise their languages for their poetic aspects. Shakespeare wrote poetry. Do Arabs dislike stories about human beings and issues each character has and must overcome or handle, as is seen in plays? (I would suspect that after 700 A.D. the Arabs were familiar with Greek plays and liked them.)
Bin Laden's youthful rejection was directed to the mountain range of learning, the foundations and foothills supplied and supported by Islam, its rulers and societies from 700 to 1258, the fall of Baghdad – later in Spain. Islamic culture was destroyed by invaders from Central and East Asia. The Mamluk Turks of Egypt who stopped the Mongol invasion were foreign to Arabic culture. The Crusaders from Western Europe beginning in the Twelfth Century were mostly unsuccessful militarily, but greatly enhanced communication East and West and increased learning.
Bin Laden rejected this learning about men, societies and religion. Almost every Muslim today will say, Islam is a religion of peace, or Islam means peace. The Holy Koran is not a militant manifesto. Bin Ladin did not take this road, but one alluring to the righteousness of youth. For him Islam became a propaganda tool to use on his way to establish dominance and political power and material wealth over all human beings on earth.


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Interview with Organizers and Protesters From The Florida Power and Light Lockdown
On Monday, five activists locked down at the headquarters for Florida Power and Light in Juno while one-hundred other protesters held a subsequent action protesting a proposed power plant in Florida. We have the great pleasure of having spoken with two organizers of the action, one of which locked down alongside four other activists using U-locks on the site, and was subsequently arrested.
In the following interview we speak with two individuals who were part of Monday's action.
Wiley, an organizer from Earth First! Journal was interviewed by Because We Must about the overall action, and filled us in on some essential background information about the company they organized against. Wiley as well has explained their tactical strategy for this action.
Grayson, an activist from Everglades Earth First! and editor of the Earth First! Journal was one of the individuals who organized the protest and also locked down on site Monday. Grayson gave us a brief exit interview upon their release from custody.
BWM: Can you summarize for people the protest on Monday, where it took place, and what it involved?
Wiley: The demonstration on Monday took place at the headquarters of Florida Power and Light, one of the largest energy companies in the U.S. The headquarters are located in Juno, Florida, North of Palm Beach. The majority of the people involved in the protest held a legal (though unpermitted) rally outside of the headquarters. It was a very family friendly event—people held signs, danced, chanted, and found playful ways to disrupt the everyday business of the complex. Amidst the jubilant rally, five people sat down in front of a gate and locked their necks together with U-locks (bike locks), blocking the main entrance to the facility. As I write this those five individuals are in custody.
There were over a hundred people who participated in the action in a variety of roles both on and off site. The action was the culmination of the Annual Earth First! Winter Rendezvous, which took place in a cypress swamp East of Lake Okeechobee over the weekend. There were quite a few people at the rally hailing from Palm Beach County, but there were also Earth First!ers from all over the continent who came here for the "Rondy". It was cool especially to see people who are fighting fossil fuel infrastructure all over Turtle Island connecting their struggles and working together on messaging.
BWM: Is there a reason you have targeted Florida Power and Light for this protest–do you have a history of action in Florida against this company?
Wiley: The main thing that makes FPL a target right now more than any other time is their plan to build a power plant next to the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation. This project has already been challenged in court by members of the Seminole Tribe, and there are indigenous folks (Independent Traditional, Miccosukee) outside of the federally recognized reservation lands who also oppose the new plant.
FPL wants to promote itself as the wave of the energy future, with its "Next Generation Clean Energy Centers." But we think environmental racism, genocide, and development are old, dirty news for Florida. In addition to the new power plant proposal, FPL is working with Spectra to build a natural gas pipeline across Northern Florida and looking into building power lines across Everglades National Park.
To summarize, FPL is totally evil and it would feel good to protest them even if it wasn't timely. Between 2007 and 2009 over 50 people were arrested in a variety of blockades and other protests against the West County Energy Center and the Barley Barber plant in Martin County. The Hendry County plant will be modeled after the West County and Martin County Plants. A strong coalition is already forming among Hendry County Power Plant opponents, and we expect the resistance to be even fiercer this time around.
BWM: Can you explain to us the significance of the location of the proposed power plant, and what kind of repercussions it's construction might have to the environment and people nearby?
Wiley: We already have an idea of what the impact to people and ecosystems would be like from the the West County Energy Center and the Barley Barber Plant. Each of those plants use over 20 million gallons of water daily, and water is the basis of all life in the Everglades. Imagine a giant straw (or three) sucking the water out from under the last remaining ancient cypress swamps. The power plants emit thousands of tons of greenhouse gases and other pollutants, including SO2, NOx, mercury and chromium which poison the air and increase rates of asthma and lung disease in surrounding communities.
BWM: For people who may not be familiar, can you explain the tactic of locking-down and what it can achieve as far as goals and objectives are concerned when dealing with a corporation of this size?
Lock-downs are a way of holding space for a long time (usually hours, sometimes whole days) with a relatively small number of people risking arrest. In some situations this tactic can be very practical for actually stopping construction or extraction where it happens. When extractive industries have work stoppages it can cost them thousands, sometimes millions of dollars.
At a company headquarters, however, this tactic is mostly used in a symbolic way, to draw attention to the ecocidal criminals who like to hide in office buildings, country clubs, legislative offices, etc. It may still cost them a lot of money; the public image of a corporation is part of its bottom line. But essentially it is to create a really awkward spectacle that brings light to the bad decisions made by people in charge.
Today FPL public relations people actually responded to the press and tried to defend themselves against our media. Our rag tag volunteer-run movement can put the second largest energy company in the country on the defensive, and that's awesome.
BWM: Aside from the five protesters who locked themselves together, what other forms of protest and types of tactics were employed on site? Can you describe the diversity of the day besides the lock-down?
Wiley: I was pretty amazed by all the street theatrics that multiple affinity groups pulled together over a fairly hectic weekend of action planning. There were radical clowns, a "panther block" with cardboard masks, and a conga picket line. I wasn't there for it, but I guess people were having wheel barrel races in front of the entrance gate. Earth First!ers are natural pranksters because usually when we're not thinking about how the Earth is dying we're trying to figure out how to pull the rug out from under people who take themselves too seriously. The last few big Earth First! protests I've been to have had a notable element of mirth. It's obviously fun, but I think it's also strategic. It diffuses tension and keeps more people around to support our friends who have made themselves vulnerable to the cops. And it makes a protest a party that everyone wants to be at.
BWM: How are those people who did lock-down feeling about the day, what type of charges did they receive, and are they slated to be released, and under what conditions will they be let out of custody?
Wiley: We have heard from them and it seems like they are doing ok. But they are still in jail and that obviously sucks.[**Editors note, all five activists are now released and awaiting further information about charges and outcomes. We'll keep people updated on ongoing support calls and ways to help those arrested.**] We're expecting misdemeanour charges, and usually people who do things like this get out within 48 hours. Mostly we just don't know yet.
BWM: Is there any way that individuals outside of Florida can help you with your fight, or support your work?
Wiley: Right at this moment it would help if people donated to the legal fund. Bigger picture—research Florida Power and Light and Spectra and organize against them in your own community. If you live in the Southeast especially it is likely that there are targets around—banks, subsidiaries, contractors, frackers etc, who are connected to the struggle down here. The things that we did today are most affective as a part of a larger campaign and movement, and we all need to participate in that.
BWM: Grayson, as one of the individuals who locked down on Monday, how do you feel the protest went?
Grayson: I think the protest went excellently. It brought attention to one of the dirtiest energy companies in the nation, Florida Power and Light, and made public their plan to build a giant new frack gas refinery adjacent to the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, and to damage critical endangered panther habitat in doing so. The protest was covered by local media and spread widely online, and the exposure pressured FPL to respond with a shallow public statement declaring their concern for human life. Obviously they only felt the need to go on the defensive publicly because their actions and plans contradict such a concern.
I was also pleased with the amount of disruption we were able to cause at FPL headquarters. The lockdown of the main entrance lasted over two hours and resulted in police closing off the road adjacent to the property–effectively shutting down the other two entrances that led out onto the street. Corporate executives may not open our letters or return our phone calls, but it's hard to ignore frozen traffic and missed appointments.
The support for our group and action was also better than we could have anticipated. Seminole tribal members and independent traditional people expressed thanks for our action and for our solidarity with them. We have strong reason to believe that this action will inspire more like it to come in the future.
BWM: Since being arrested, how has the support for your group and your actions been? Is there anything you need from the community right now?
Grayson: Thank you for asking this–good jail support is one of the most vital components in keeping our movements strong and consistent. It can also make all the difference in the mental and emotional state of those arrested.
Our support has been amazing. Folks on the ground were available to answer our phone calls from inside the jail and update us on any information they had, as well as to share updates with arrestees who weren't in contact with one another. They also called the jail constantly for updates on charges, bail and conditions. Thankfully, we were all released on our own recognizance (i.e. without bail). Although we don't have bail to pay, we still have court dates to travel to (some of us from quite far away) and court costs to pay, so donations would of course be greatly appreciated. You can donate here https://www.wepay.com/donations/114656034.
BWM: What would you say to individuals who may be on the fence about using a diversity of tactics at demonstrations, the way your group did on Monday? Is this a positive or negative thing in your opinion?
Grayson: I think I would ask such individuals to consider what their goals are, and how to best accomplish those goals in a way that doesn't conflict with their message. For instance, Everglades Earth First! is attempting to stop a violent company from embarking on a project that endangers ecosystems, human health, and the territory of people who have been resisting colonialism for over 500 years. One strategy for halting construction of this refinery is to bring attention to these issues in the media. Non-violent direct action tactics like lockdowns inevitably draw attention to the inherent violence of the state, which uses weapons to protect similarly violent corporations. In my mind, the use of these tactics is a positive thing. It has a natural flow to it, and all the images just fall into place. All we had to do was sit down in the road–FPL and the cops did the rest for us.
Of course, this is only one strategy, and I am by no means putting down others. Each group and individual should assess its own targets, goals, and boundaries, and then do whatever they feel comfortable with, and whatever they feel is necessary, to accomplish what needs to be done.
BWM: Do you have any future actions planned, either on site or online that individuals might be able to participate in?
Wiley: Yeah, probably! Everglades Earth First! has weekly meetings in Palm Beach County. If you live in South Florida and want to plug in, email firstname.lastname@example.com


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IAUT Constitution 2018
Article 1: Name and Purpose
- The name of group is Iranian Association at the University of Toronto, abbreviated as IAUT.
- IAUT is an independent cultural, academic, and social organization that seeks to promote activities relating to Iran and Iranians at the University of Toronto and the general community.
- IAUT aims to promulgate the Iranian cultural and heritage, provide an appropriate channel of communication and dialogue for the Iranian community, promote interaction amongst its members, and provide academic assistance.
- IAUT shall be non-partisan and non-religious. As such, it will not advocate the interest of any political and/or religious party, group, individual, etc.
- IAUT shall be non-profit. As such, it will not engage in activities that are commercial in nature. This is not to preclude IAUT from organizing specific activities at a reasonable charge. However, IAUT will not function as an on-campus branch of a commercial organization, provide services for personal monetary profit for third party organizations, or pay salaries to any of its office
Article 2: Membership
- Membership shall be divided into two categories: associate and adjunct. Members must register by submitting their full name and a valid email address.
- Associate membership is open to all University of Toronto affiliates (i.e. students, staff, alumni, and faculty). Associate members may vote, nominate, and run in Board of Directors election; they may also vote in constitutional amendments.
- Adjunct membership is open to all. However, non-University of Toronto affiliated members do not hold the aforementioned rights.
- Membership will be granted with a membership fee of at most $5 per year. Any member may apply for a refund within one month of becoming a member.
- IAUT will not discriminate against sex, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Article 3: Administrative Branch
1. The Board of Directors (BoD) consists of nine members as follows: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Communications, Social Media, External Liaison, Internal Liaison, and Membership Outreach who must assume the following responsibilities:
i. President
- To be the Chief Executive Officer who oversees the operations, management and success of the group
- To call for meetings of the Executive team and General Meetings of IAUT
- To be the spokesperson for the group
- To hold signing officer authority along with the Treasurer and the Vice President
- To preside over board meetings as well as general meetings
- To prepare an annual report of IAUT activities and ensure the transition of office to the future BoD
ii. Vice President
- To assume the duties of the president in case of his/her absence
- To hold signing officer authority along with the Treasurer and the President
- To oversee the responsibilities and duties assigned to IAUT Execs
iii. Secretary
- To set meetings times and agenda for all meetings
- To record the minutes of all meetings and pass them on to the next team
- To keep a record of members and events, and the Constitution and the Bylaw iv.
iv. Treasurer
- To supervise, handle, and keep a record of all financial transactions
- To pass on a detailed record of all financial transactions to the next team
- To hold signing officer authority along with the President and the Vice President
- To prepare an annual budget at the beginning and a financial summary at the end of each year
- To apply to appropriate sources of funding
- To ensure at least $2000 remains in the bank account at the end of each term for the newly elected team
v. Communications
- To assist the President in making positive relationship between members and the IAUT team
- To check the emails, respond to them or assign them to the corresponding/related board or executive member
- To ensure the IAUT activities are communicated in different ways such as social media and postering.
- To communicate with the University of Toronto's admin for room bookings, license agreements and any required administrative authorization
vi. Social Media
- To manage the IAUT social media communication channels such as Facebook and Telegram, and keep them up-to-date
- To update the IAUT's website regularly with new content such as meeting minutes, summary reports of IAUT events and the latest Constitution and Bylaw
- To advertise IAUT's events on IAUT's social media channels in communication with lead organizers of each event
- To check the social media messages, respond to them or assign them to the corresponding/related board or executive member
vii. External Liaison
- To represent, or ensure the IAUT's representation, in all off-campus events to which IAUT is invited or has interest
- To be the IAUT's liaison with Iranian Associations at Canadian Universities and institutes other than the University of Toronto
- To oversee and facilitate IAUT's collaboration with off-campus groups such as Iranian/Canadian artists and celebrities
- To be the IAUT's main contact with off-campus groups/associations and direct them to the corresponding/related board or executive member
viii. Internal Liaison
- To be responsible for developing and maintaining contacts and liaison with organizations within the University of Toronto's community and other organizations that the BoD deems necessary or valuable
- To represent, or ensure the IAUT's representation, in all on-campus events to which IAUT is invited or has interest
- To oversee and facilitate IAUT's collaboration with on-campus ulife groups
- To be the IAUT's main contact with the University of Toronto's Students Union (UTSU) and the University of Toronto's Graduate Students Union (UTGSU)
ix. Members Outreach
- To gather suggestions, ideas, concerns, questions and requests of the members and present them in to the executive members.
- To keep a record and a register in which are set out the names of all persons who are Members, Associate Members or Honorary Members of IAUT
- To make the members' and emails' list
- To invite IAUT members to any IAUT event or inform them of any other matter affecting their interests by posting notices or by using such other methods of communication as are required
- To call for volunteers as per BoD's request and be the main contact with IAUT's volunteers
2. There will also be up to two elected and up to two appointed executive members by the BoD, all of whom must be IAUT members to assist the BoD to execute IAUT activities.
3. Executive or BoD members can associate themselves with one or more of the following subcommittees: academic, cultural, and social.
4. Each Executive and BoD member must act as the lead organizer of at least one IAUT's event.
5. No BoD member shall be absent in three consecutive BoD meeting.
Article 4: Election
- The BoD shall strike the Elections Committee and appoint one Chief Returning Officer (CRO) and two Scrutinizers from associate members on the committee not later than March 30th. All members of the Elections Committee shall be non-biased in the results of the election and shall be required to disclose any and all conflicts of interest in the election.
- The elections committee shall accept nominations for at least two weeks not later than April 15th. Candidates have to be members for at least one month prior to the nomination period. All BoD nominates must be associate members of IAUT (UofT affiliates). All Executive nominates must be associate or adjunct members of IAUT.
- The CRO shall select up to three election dates before May 15thfor the voting period. These dates will be announced in a minimum of two weeks prior to elections dates and must fall on weekdays.
- The CRO and Scrutinizers shall provide each member with a paper ballot on the voting dates and ask the member to place their ballot in an enclosed box. Only members who have been a member for 30 days prior to election dates are eligible for voting.
- After the election is over, the CRO and Scrutinizers shall count the ballots. The candidate with the most votes shall be elected to the position. In case of a tie, a separate second round election will be held to break the tie.
- The CRO and Scrutinizers shall submit a report of the results of the elections to the Executive Committee and general members.
- The BoD and executive team serve from June 1st to May 30th of the following year.
- There shall be no voting by proxy.
- Should any BoD position becomes vacant, due to not enough candidates on the election day or in case a BoD member resigns, the BoD shall openly call for new candidates within a month, and select new BoD members to fill the vacancies.
Article 5: Removal of BoD or executive members
- Any BoD or executive member may resign from their position at any time.
- If the BoD determines that a BoD member has failed to fulfil his/her duties, or displays disruptive behavior to the functioning of the organization, the BoD may give him/her a notice of removal. The member up for removal shall have the right to defend his/her actions. The BoD may remove that director by a 75% super-majority vote. In case of the removal of an executive member, 75% super-majority of all elected directors is required.
- The removed director may request to hold an emergency general meeting, during which he/she may appeal the decision before all the associate members. Majority votes of the eligible members as defined in Article 2 will have the final say.
Article 6: Board of Director Meetings
- The BoD shall meet on a regular basis.
- Administrative or executive decisions are made during the BoD meetings by a simple majority vote in a meeting.
- The quorum of executive meetings shall be 50%+1 of BoD members.
- The minutes of every official meeting will be recorded and kept in the IAUT archives for a minimum of four years.
Article 7: General Meetings
- A minimum of one general meeting shall be held every year no later than May 25th.
- A general meeting will be held under the following conditions: i. if not held for at least a year ii. At the request of twenty percent (20%) of the members. iii. at the discretion of the BoD.
- The Executive Committee will announce the meeting dates at least two weeks prior to holding the meeting.
- General meetings are intended to go over the group's annual activity plan, financial health and propose or vote on constitutional amendments, if any. Motions will require 2/3 majority of registered members in attendance for a vote to be cast.
Article 8: Constitutional Amendments
- Any associate member may propose amendments to this constitution. The Executive Committee will administer the process of having amendments discussed at general meetings.
- A vote of super majority of two third of the associate members at the AGM is required for an amendment to pass.
- The Executive Committee shall formally adopt the new constitution and submit the revised constitution to the respective University offices within two weeks of its approval by general members.


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Dalham Seven Elmshistorical closure era: mid 20th century
Dunstall Green
The Seven Elms is also recorded at "the Green". Despite there being a "Seven Elms Cottage" to the south-east of this building, several old OS maps seem to make it clear that the beerhouse was the building in our photograph. Even the pond at the front of the pub in the map is still there! If you have information that this isn't the correct building, please get in touch.
It can be seen on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. larger map
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.


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It's the final piece in the drivetrain puzzle, and paired with SRAM RED eTap and RED rear derailleurs, SRAM's XG-1190 cassette delivers ultra-fast, ultra-quiet shifts that will always put you in the right gear. - Compatible with SRAM RED eTap, RED, Force, Rival, Apex - Weight: 151 grams (11-25T), 185g (11-30T), 196g (11-32T) - Material High grade tool steel cog cluster, Heat treatment process, Heat treated aluminum lowest range cog, Elastomer rings - Speeds: 11 Gear Ratios: - 11–25: 11,12,13,14,15,16,17,19,21,23,25 - 11–26: 11,12,13,14,15,16,17,19,21,23,26 - 11–28: 11,12,13,14,15,16,17,19,22,25,28 - 11–30: 11,12,13,14,15,17,19,21,24,27,30 - 11–32: 11,12,13,14,15,17,19,22,25,28,32
• Steel construction on all but the largest aluminum gear • Nickel-plated finish for corrosion and wear resistance • Dyna-sys 11-speed cassette with "Rhythm step" gearing for closer gear ratios and smoother shifting performance • Fits Dyna-sys 11-speed and current Shimano 9/10-Speed MTB hubs • The largest cog (40t) is positioned inboard and above the drive-side flange • Hubs with tall drive-side flanges may not be compatible due to spoke interference
SRAM's 1170 11-Speed Cassette is constructed of light, durable materials and boasts SRAM's PowerGlide tooth profiles and shift ramps for quick, positive gear changes. This excellent cassette also sports a semi-spider construction for a maximum stiffness-to-weight ratio, a lightweight aluminum lockring, and is available in three ranges to suit all your riding.
- Chromoly steel with black oxide finish - 1.37" x 24tpi right hand thread - Requires a cog lockring (sold separately) - Compatible with 1/8-inch chains
Shimano's Ultegra 11-Speed Cassette delivers pro-level shifting and durability. The computer-designed tooth shapes and tough cogs mean you can shift quickly, precisely and smoothly even under pressure. Rider-tuned gearing options offer a range of cassettes to suit your riding style.
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When it's time to replace your old 8-speed cassette, check out SRAM's PG-850. Its steel construction and SRAM's PowerGlide technology combine to deliver miles of solid shifting and outstanding durability.
SRAM's PG-730 7-Speed Cassette is the perfect replacement for your worn-out gears. It features a rugged steel construction for awesome durability and SRAM's PowerGlide technology for smooth, precise shifts throughout its 12-32 tooth range.
SRAM's 1070 10-Speed Cassette is a great choice. It's constructed of light and durable materials and boasts SRAM's PowerGlide tooth profiles and shift ramps for quick and positive gear changes every time. This trick cassette also sports a semi-spider construction for a maximum stiffness-to-weight ratio, a lightweight aluminum lockring, and is available in myriad configurations to suit all your riding. There are even models with 36-tooth largest cogs for super-easy climbing.
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With its wide range, SRAM's XX1 11-Speed X-Glide Cassette gives you a clean, simple 1x11 drivetrain. It has a 10-42 tooth spread that gives you pretty much the same gearing as 2- and 3-ring setups without the REDundancy, shifting issues and weight penalty. Yes, you can still spin up your hardest climbs. A key thing to note, is that even with the huge range, there are no huge jumps or dips in the gearing, so your cadence and pedaling stay consistent as you move up and down the entire cassette. The wide open design makes it incREDibly lightweight and aids in mud clearance, giving you cleaner shifting and longer component life. It requires an XD driver hub freebody (sold separately) that further REDuces your wheel's weight and improves the hub connection. Welcome to the future of mountain bike drivetrains.
Pair this cog with your Shimano-compatible rear hub, spacers and a lockring (sold separately) and discover the joy and simplicity of a singlespeed without the cost of a new wheel. Machined from heat-treated chromoly and then chrome plated, these seriously tough cogs are strong, shiny and they come in sizes from 13T to 22T so you can pick the perfect gear.
You've got to have the right ratio for the track, and Shimano's Dura-Ace cogs come in a range of tooth counts so you can always be prepared. Manufactured from durable chromoly steel, each cog is machined to run perfectly straight.
• Stainless steel with high-polish finish • 1.37" x 24tpi right-hand thread • Requires a lockring (sold separately) • Compatible with 1/8-inch chains
- Durable cold forged CNC machined freewheel - 3 pawl engagement for stronger hold with engagement every 12 degrees - New removal notch pattern allows for better frame clearance
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has raised its view of Brazil's banking sector after revising its risk assessment methodology, highlighting local banks' low dependency on foreign funds.
On a scale of 1 to 10 (where 1 is good), Brazil has moved up to 4 from 5. In other words, its banks are now as safe as those in Mexico, Spain, Taiwan, Israel, and Peru, safer than Ireland, Greece, Portugal, and Argentina, but more risky than Singapore, New Zealand, the UK, the US and Germany.
According to S&P;, the risks within the banking industry itself in Brazil are even lower, deserving an 'industry risk score' of 3 (on a scale of 1 to 10 – where 1 is good). The group cites "regulation that is in line with international standards", "a sound track record of regulators' ability to cope with past crises", "the banking authorities' effective supervision and close monitoring of the financial system", "moderate risk appetite of the banking sector", and "no high-risk products or techniques to shift risks off their financial statements". They also point out that the banking system in Brazil "bases its funding on stable domestic customer deposits as a percentage of total loans (close to 90%), with a low dependence on foreign funding as a percentage of total loans (below 4%)".
So what is letting the industry down?
S&P; attributes the risk in Brazil's banking sector mainly to macro factors, giving the banks an 'economic risk score' of 5. The principal reason is that "Brazil's structural rigidities, and the need to increase investments are likely to result in spending pressures, challenging fiscal performance and weakening its capacity to mitigate the impact of external shocks through countercyclical policies."
In other words, what is letting Brazil's banks down is Brazil. If you look at the industry risks alone, Brazil's banks are actually just as safe as those in Germany and the UK, and even safer (perhaps unsurprisingly) than those in the US.
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Adorable Teepee Pet Beds
Teepees are a wonderful idea for pet beds, and you can easily make your own using pine dowels and some colourful or patterned fabric, or order direct from Pipolli.
If you have a dog, you'll want to keep your beloved pet happy. A comfortable pet bed is a must-have, and if you can have a comfortable pet bed that also harmonises with your home decor - even better. Pipolli manufacture a range of teepee beds, which you can order online and have shipped to SA. Or you can gather together a few basic materials and make your own.
Use the instructions here - on a smaller scale - to make an adorable teepee bed for your pet. Or see the video at the bottom of this page for easy step-by-step instructions for a pet teepee.
IIf you decide to make your own, wrap the frame in a durable, easy to keep clean cotton fabric that can be washed as often as necessary. Also allow for a cover that can be easily removed and popped into the washing machine. Shop at your local fabric store for fabrics with stripes, polka dots or patterns in colours that complement your home, and the teepee pet bed will be a cute accent piece.
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Ethics and Accountability for Government Attorneys
Tune in to FEDtalk this week for a discussion of ethics and accountability in the federal government. The guests will cover the Professional Review process for government attorneys and other government ethics considerations.
Host Tony Vergnetti of FEDS Insurance will sit down with Chris Keeven, a Partner at Shaw Bransford & Roth, and Larry Leiser, President of the National Association of Assistant US Attorneys.
The show airs live on Friday, June 21, 2019, at 11:00 am ET on Federal News Radio 1500 AM. You can stream the show online anytime via the Federal News Radio player and listen to the FEDtalk podcast on PodcastOne and Apple Podcasts.
FEDtalk is a live radio talk show produced by Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., a federal employment law firm. Bringing you the insider's perspective from leaders in the federal community since 1993. FEDtalk is sponsored by Long Term Care Partners who administers the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sponsored Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP). Start planning for the future. Take the next step and visit LTCFEDS.com today.
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This is a subject that seems pretty contentious among gamers. Even talking about the subject of "intellectual" or "artistic" RPGs introduces the risk of pompous auto-back-patting on one hand or derpy Philistinism on the other. I hope I steer between the two extremes; a lot of the games I love are based on doing straightforward adventure fiction (although they aren't as derpy as people tend to assume, for more of which see below), but I put in my time in the indie-gaming trenches. I wrote a 24-hour RPG, and I won twenty-five bucks for so doing, and then I kind of forgot all about it. Sorry, Ron. (It's totally incomplete, and even if it were complete I doubt it would be any good. Me writing narrative games is real square-peg-in-round-hole stuff.)
In the video, I kind of make it sound like the indie RPG thing ended in like 2008, which is totally untrue; that's just when I started to get out of it. Lots of cool stuff is still coming out of that movement, and in fact I've talked about some of those games previously on this blog. I'm perfectly happy to be a consumer of those games, but keeping up with the upcoming stuff and the new releases and so on proved too difficult for me. And my strengths never lay in game design. I'm not a rulesy thinker. Perhaps that's why old school gaming and Gloranthaphile setting-nerdery both appeal to me so much.
Speaking of setting-nerdery, there's some of that coming up in today's video.
As a further point, I am not at all sure that our perception of games as "intellectual" or not is accurate. I mean, I think most people think of D&D and its heirs as the action-movie bros of the gaming world, focused on thrills and spills and less concerned about, I dunno, feelings or whatever. But I think that's probably a mistake. Go back and look at the old school blogs I linked to yesterday. Sure, Jeff likes broad comedy in his blog, but read it for a bit and you will see that he's a very smart, educated guy. And does Middenmurk look like the blog of someone who's just in it for uncomplicated action?
Perhaps what I'm saying is that we may be confusing games that tolerate a broad range of play styles and therefore can be played in a lighthearted, undemanding way with games that have to be played that way (like World of Synnibarr or whatever).
Lastly, one subject I don't touch on is that games have always been educational for me. The first time I ever heard about the Shahnameh was from Gary Gygax. The first time I ever encountered the myths of the Popol Vuh was in a TMNT supplement. How many of us gleaned the basics of Sumerian religion from Deities and Demigods? My examples are mostly legend and myth, but there's a lot more. Oh, games don't teach good history or good science or whatever, but hopefully what they do is sort of ... limn the edges of larger subjects and entice people who are motivated by that sense of incompleteness to check them out. Or that might just be me.
The updated version of De Profundis is just over £5, so that's going on my to-buy pile. What the hell.
There is also a new edition of The Extraordinary Adventures of Baron Munchausen. It is also very inexpensive.
Dogs in the Vineyard is great. There's also a bundle of a bunch of lumpley games on there; check 'em out. My old PbP is still online all these years later, although you may need to be an RPGnet member to read it.
And you can get My Life With Master pretty easily too.
I know a bunch of you guys are Monsterhearts fans. Same guy did Ribbon Drive. You can get it in PDF, although it isn't as cool without the DVD-case thing, at least to me.


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The origin of the present study was to develop the liaison work between the disciplines of child and adolescent psychiatry and paediatric surgery and nursing, so as to improve the quality of treatment and care of a group of children with imperforate anus (IA) and their families. Imperforate anus is a congenital disease involving a deformity of the anorectum. The early surgery and invasive follow-up treatment associated with IA may affect the child psychosocially, including the childparent relationship. By developing and testing a questionnaire for children born with anorectal anomalies, a tool for measuring psychosocial functioning can be realized.
First, a literature review on "Imperforate Anus" was performed. Second, an exploratory interview study was conducted with patients/adolescents with IA and their parents. The findings from these interviews were the foundation for construction of the questionnaire. The Imperforate Anus Psychosocial Questionnaire (IAPSQ) was tested and revised three times before its completion. It contains 45 items on Likert scales. A total of 87 children completed the IAPSQ: 25 children with IA and two comparison groups. Face and content validity were considered. The Rasch approach, an item response theory model, was used to evaluate the psychometric properties of the IAPSQ, where item difficulty and person ability are concurrently approximated.
The findings of the Rasch analysis revealed that the psychological dimension was reasonable, and that person reliability (0.83) was moderate and item reliability (0.95) was sufficient. The social dimension showed satisfactory item reliability (0.87). The person reliability (0.52) of the social dimension was weak. Content validity seemed to be established and construct validity was recognized on the psychological dimension.
The IAPSQ provides a reasonably valid and reliable measure of psychosocial functioning for clinical use among children with IA, although some revisions are suggested for the next version of the IAPSQ. By using the Rasch model, we discovered that specific items should be discarded and other items should be reformulated to make the questionnaire more "on target". The social dimension has to be expanded with further items to reasonably capture a social dimension.
Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to explore psychosocial consequences on children with high and intermediate imperforate anus and their parents.
Material/Methods: Paper I was an explorative study involving interviews. The purpose was to illuminate the children s and parents experiences of imperforate anus (IA) and to create a baseline for further research. In Papers II-V, study-specific questionnaires were used to collect data from 25 children (8-13 years old) with high and intermediate imperforate anus and from their parents. The questionnaires comprised 45 items for the children and 59 items for the parents, covering psychosocial issues, items on child bowel function, and on experiences of hospital care. The parents also filled in the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), and the children s teachers filled in the Teacher s Report Form (TRF). Thirty children with juvenile chronic arthritis and 32 children with no chronic condition, along with their parents, served as Comparison Groups. In Paper VI, the psychometric properties of the child self-reported psychosocial items were evaluated with Rasch analysis.
Results: Four categories of effects of the malformation were disclosed in the interviews: physical, emotional, social, and family effects. The emotional effects permeated the interviews; the parents suffering was evident. In the questionnaires the children with imperforate anus reported being generally happy, they liked school, and had good relationships with peers. According to their parents, the children had fecal incontinence and constipation. In the CBCL, the children with imperforate anus were assessed to have more emotional/behavioral problems than the children with juvenile chronic arthritis. On the CBCL competence scales no differences were found between groups. In the TRF, the teachers reported few emotional/behavioral problems for the children with imperforate anus, though they assessed them to be less adapted in school than were the children with no chronic condition. Differences were found in answers on the psychological items, between the children and their mothers, on the pair level. The mothers of children with imperforate anus rated lower on their child s expression of will and on respecting their child s will, than did the other mothers. Fathers scored school items optimistically. Several parents of children with imperforate anus reported positive experiences in relation to their child s condition involving child development, parental development, and strengthening of family unity. The psychometric properties of the psychological and the social dimension in the child self-report questionnaire were reasonably good.
Conclusions: The children with imperforate anus might have some psychosocial difficulties, though informants do not agree. According to self-report questionnaires, the children appear to be well-adjusted, despite functional bowel problems. Parents of children with imperforate anus have to go through difficult experiences associated with their child s malformation, though some parents also report positive experiences. Psychosocial issues seem crucial to children with imperforate anus and to their parents, and qualified individualized assistance should be a central part of their continuing care to ameliorate or prevent difficulties. Collaboration with expertise from child and adolescent psychiatry may be required. Child autonomy needs more attention. Psychosocial interventions are requested as well as a follow-up study on these children and their parents. Further development of the measurement tools, the study-specific questionnaires, is required.


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Approximately 100 Latter-day Saints attended the ceremony, beaming attentively. Pakkret Thailand District President Surakkhaka Chaimangkon presided over the proceedings. A girl's choir provided inspirational music. Mr. Santi Chusri, the Assistant District Officer who works under the direction of the Vice Governor of Nonthaburi Province, attended and was presented with gifts — copies of the Book of Mormon in Thai and English, and a Mormon Tabernacle Choir CD.
What will be, when it is dedicated, Thailand's largest meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is under construction following a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 23. The new building is on a major high-profile boulevard in Moeng Than Thani, a suburb of Bangkok.
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Fellow mums, don't forget to make time for yourselves! I know it's not always easy to find the time for yourself when there is a little human who is demanding all of your time and attention but it is important that you do!
Find the time to pamper yourself, to treat yourself, even if it is just for 5 minutes! I can guarantee that you will feel 100% better after doing so. My time to myself is when I have a bath, I love nothing more than having a soak in the bath after a long, hard day. I feel refreshed and ready to take on the world!
Can anyone remember what we did with all our time before having children?
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The greatest aspect about dividends is that no matter where you are and what you are doing, the dividends keep on rolling in. This dividend income report is brought to you from Maui :)
Dividend Stocks Added
Back in November, I made a couple of stock purchases with National Bank TSE:NA and Manulife FinancialsTSE:MFC. Both of those additions have now provided me with dividends already and both stocks are doing well since I bought them. In fact, NA is up 19.78% and MFC is up 24.64%. I did write late last year that the life insurance stocks may be ready to invest it.
With my new TFSA contribution room for 2012, I have bought Husky Energy TSE:HSE and added to my Power Financial TSE:PWF position. Both of them have room to grow and will provide me with a good yield in the high 4%. Husky Energy and Power Financials are not Dividend Aristocrats at the moment and the dividend growth is something I will keep a pulse on as I am a huge fan of dividend growth for compound growth.
The major oil players still listed in the dividend aristocrats list are Imperial Oil TSE:IMO and Suncor Energy TSE:SU, both of which offer very low yield not as attractive to me at the moment. Talisman Energy was an option but I wanted a major player and Husky Energy is twice the size, a better P/E and a sustainable payout ratio. Nevertheless, Husky Energy is not a stock with many mentions by analysts and the other players usually still the spotlight. With Power Financial, it's only a matter of time until they get back on the list in my opinion but only time will tell. They partially own IGM Financial which is a dividend aristocrat and Great West Life CoTSE:GWO is simply going through the recent life insurance pains.
Dividend Income
As for my March dividend income, I earned $337.91. A little lower than my previous two months but much higher than last year with an increase of approximately $60. I continue to add to my investments with Computershare and Canadian Stocks Transfer little by little. As you can see below, most of my transfer agents holdings are utilities or financials.
DISCLOSURE: Please note that I may have a position in one or many of the holdings listed. For a complete list of my holdings, please see my Dividend Portfolio.
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Since 1946, Kidron has been an active partner with the truck transportation industry, committed to designing and manufacturing truck bodies and trailers that can deliver optimum productivity in the distribution of refrigerated cargo.
Our refrigerated distribution truck bodies and trailers — designed for both mechanical and cold plate product protection — set the industry standard for thermal efficiency. Plus, as part of our half-century "partnership" with food service and dairy companies, we are proud of our record for introducing legendary advantages like rugged monocoque construction, foamed-in-place non-CFC insulation, Pressure Pillow Seal™ doors, adjustable compartments and a wide range of labor and cost-saving options.
Now owned by VT Hackney, Kidron has evolved into the leading producer of both refrigerated distribution products. We offer both Kidron and Hackney brand reefer bodies. All draw upon our longtime success at engineering and manufacturing units that can deliver exceptional strength and long service life, using construction techniques and materials that result in the lightest possible weight.
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CYPRESS, Calif. — Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. (MMNA) has selected Ally Financial to be a preferred provider of leasing and financing for the company's breakthrough 100 percent electric-powered 2012 Mitsubishi i.
Consumers can now lease a Mitsubishi i at certified dealers nationwide for lease payments as low as $249 per month for the base ES model equipped with a convenient high-speed CHAdeMO DC quick-charging port.
"We welcome the cooperation from Ally's auto finance team to provide our customers with additional flexibility in leasing and financing our highly efficient, zero-emission 2012 Mitsubishi i, as well as leasing other products in our product lineup," said Yoichi Yokozawa, president and CEO of MMNA. "This will provide small businesses and consumers with even more convenient means to finance their new Mitsubishi Motors electric vehicle, making the Mitsubishi i more attractive to those individuals and companies that want to make a difference by opting for a sustainable and highly cost-effective form of transportation."
As a preferred financing provider, Ally Financial will begin offering leasing for other vehicles in the Mitsubishi Motors' lineup alongside Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America Inc. (MMCA).
Ally Financial currently plays a significant role in dealer and consumer financing within the Mitsubishi network as a financial services provider. This new agreement, effective immediately, expands upon this role by providing a broader set of choices to consumers when making their next vehicle purchase at one of the company's approximately 400 Mitsubishi Motors dealerships in North America.
"As we continue to expand our automotive financing portfolio, we are pleased to work with Mitsubishi in this new preferred provider relationship," said Jim Kucharski, vice president of alliance sales for Ally Financial. "Ally has the nationwide infrastructure and full services capability to complement other financial services providers and deliver additional choice and flexibility to dealers and their customers."