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Professor Jeffrey Reading concludes Interim Directorship of Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health
November 24/2015
The Dalla Lana School of Public Health wishes Professor Jeffrey Reading well as he concludes a remarkable year of growth for the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health and finishes his term as Interim Director on November 27, 2015.
"Jeff has done an outstanding job as interim director, serving as a guiding force to put the Institute on a great trajectory and positioning it as an authority on Indigenous health issues," said Howard Hu, Dalla Lana School of Public Health Dean. "We are deeply grateful for his insightful and wise leadership."
Professor Reading accepted the inaugural Interim Director position for the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health in January 2015 and presided over several milestones, including a memorable naming ceremony in March 2015 and the creation of a community advisory council of 20 Indigenous leaders and scholars from across Canada.
"I am extraordinarily grateful to Michael and Amira Dan who made the Institute possible and the support of staff and faculty who made it a successful inaugural year," said Professor Reading, who is the recipient of the 2015 C.P. Shah Alumni Award of Excellence in Public Health from the Public Health Alumni Association. The award is given annually to a star alumnus who significantly advanced population health in Canada. It was awarded to Reading at the PHAA General Meeting on November 24.
The Canadian political landscape changed considerably since Professor Reading came to Toronto in early 2015. Reading leaves U of T optimistic following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's mandate letter to Dr. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs in which he wrote:
"No relationship is more important to me and to Canada than the one with Indigenous Peoples. It is time for a renewed, nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous Peoples, based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership."
Professor Reading formed meaningful research, education and service partnerships with Minister Bennett as well as David Zimmer, Ontario's Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, among many other government officials, scholars and community leaders during his tenure.
"The dramatic majority government victory by Prime Minister Trudeau signals a sea change in Indigenous relations compared to the previous decade," said Reading, who will remain connected to the School as a status-only faculty member and special advisor to the Dean in the area of Indigenous health.
"There is very strong reason to believe that the new Federal Government will make Indigenous health and health determinants a national priority."
Professor Earl Nowgesic, the Institute's Associate Director, will become Acting Director on January 1, 2016, and his role will be back-filled as a one-year contract. Professor Reading will officially complete his term on December 31, 2015, but is on travel status through the month of December.
Before coming to U of T, Reading was a Professor in the School of Public Health and Social Policy at the University of Victoria, the founding Director of the Centre for Aboriginal Health Research at the University of Victoria, and the inaugural Scientific Director of the Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
"I've learned a great deal from my experience at the School and I look forward to an ongoing role as advisor with colleague and friends, including Dean Howard Hu, Beth McCarthy, Nicole Bodnar, Robin Hurst, Ted Myers, Earl Nowgesic and many others. Thank you," said Reading.
Photo: Jeff Reading with Dr. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, at the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health naming ceremony in March 2015.

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Iran Rejects Threats
'No Objection' to U.S. Movement on Iraq
"Analysis" By ABCnews.com's John K. Cooley
Jan. 30 — Iran, like its neighbor Iraq and the Palestinian guerrilla groups which each supports, has rejected President Bush's charge that it is part of an "axis of evil," and has reasserted intentions to continue fighting Israel's occupation of what it says is Palestinian territory.
However, earlier but virtually unnoticed, an important anti-Saddam Hussein Iraqi opposition group, headquartered in Tehran and with official Iranian backing, in effect endorsed the overthrow of Saddam Hussein "within the framework of the [U.S.-led] war against terrorism."
Tehran, like Baghdad, defended the Palestinian militant groups, Hamas, Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad, insisting that Palestinian people in the West Bank and Gaza were "victims of Israeli terrorism."
Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi and the influential and extremist-inclined former president, Hashemi Rafsanjani, scorned Bush's accusations that Tehran sponsors terrorism.
Kharazi said Iran considers the U.S. charges "interference in its internal affairs. With these arrogant remarks, the American government unmasks its true face and proves its desire to spread its hegemony and divert American public opinion for continued backing of Israel in its repression of the Palestinian people," according to the official Iranian news agency IRNA.
Rafsanjani amplified Kharazi's remarks. He also called for a repeat of the petroleum boycott last seen nearly 30 years ago, by Muslim and Arab oil states of the United States. Rafsanjani pointed out that Washington is "affected by economic recession...If we refuse to sell the Americans our oil, they will have to kneel down and stop supporting Israel."
Rafsanjani's suggestion runs dramatically counter to many on-the-record declarations by the major oil producers, led by Saudi Arabia, that oil will never be used again as a political weapon against Israel's supporters in the West, as it was in the wars of 1948, 1967 and 1973.
In Damascus, Syria, and in Beirut, Lebanon, the Islamist guerrilla groups, Hamas, Islamic Jihad for Palestine and Hezbollah, all supported by Iran, issued defiant statements rejecting U.S. support of Israel, and vowing to continue "the struggle against Israeli occupation" of Arab land. All warned the United States against targeting them or their host countries in Bush's "war on terrorism."
A Change in Tone
However, analysts at the oil journal, Middle East Economic Survey (MEES) in Nicosia, Cyprus, resurrected and published what it called "an important statement" given last Dec. 23 to Reuters in Tehran.
It was issued by Shi'ite Muslim Ayatollah Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim, leader of the Iraqi opposition group, Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI). The organization is based in Tehran.
"The ruling regime in Iraq," it said, "is a terrorist regime which should be targeted within the framework of the war against terrorism."
"And if there is an international commitment to respect Iraq's independence and refrain from from interference in its internal affairs, then SCIRI would welcome the launching of international military attacks to impose a change of regime in Iraq."
The statement describes Saddam Hussein's Iraqi regime as a terrorist regime. It calls for the "international community" to change this regime. It also welcomes a U.S. attack on Iraq, so long as Iraq's independence and internal affairs are not interfered with.
"This," says an analysis by MEES, "is a clear signal that everyone, not the least the U.S., can take the statement as a green light from Iran and an acceptance on the part of Tehran that the attack on terrorism should be shifted to Iraq.
The MEES editors, whose words are carefully read by corporations and governments around the world with Middle East interests, ask rhetorically, "Is the Ayatollah's statement something by way of a message from Tehran to Washington, with the former having a change of heart and joining in the attack on the second common enemy, the Saddam Hussein regime in Baghdad, having finished off the first common enemy, the Taliban regime in Kabul? What more does the U.S. want from this unexpected Gulf involvement which comes at an appropriate time from an appropriate source?"
"One certain fact is that 2002 is going to be a difficult year with regards to Iraq," especially for Arab states, "which should prepare for the storm which is going to be directed at the region" in the war against terrorism, the report said.
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Hollywood smile in Egypt combines the originality of the East and the beauty of the West, Egypt is distinguish for its ancient civilization, in addition to having many great cosmetic medical clinics, especially cosmetic dentistry clinics, and having the most qualified medical team, experts doctors in the field of dental cosmetics, which entices you to get the beauty and attractiveness of the West, to have the smile of Hollywood celebrities.
The smile gives a beautiful radiance to the face, makes the person more loveable to others, has high self-confidence to contribute to life, and as the beauty of the smile is directly connected to the beauty of the teeth, to their consistency and perfectionist, nevertheless, there are some people who are ashamed of their smile, embarrassed to show it, since they have some flaws in their teeth such as; color change, or changing in its shape or size.
As the cosmetic medicine evolved in Egypt, alongside with the dentistry field, there is no need anymore, to feel ashamed or anxious when you smile, nowadays, any person can have simple cosmetic surgery, enables him/her to fix the flaws exist in their teeth and have Hollywood smile in Egypt.
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Non-surgical cosmetics procedure, performed by fixing teeth peels, known as, teeth lenses, works on changing teeth color, shape and sizes, according to the mouth shape of the patient. There are three types of lenses:
- Veneers: One of the latest lenses used in cosmetic dentistry, where the doctor performs light carving to the teeth so that he can install the lens on the tooth.
- Zirconia: laser lenses, used to modify the damaged teeth.
- Porcelain: Ceramic peels made of metals, which give the teeth a natural look.
- Luminaires: very fine peel placed on the teeth, works on improving the color of the teeth.
Zirconia and Porcelain peels are placed on the internal teeth, whether the Luminaires peels are for the external four frontal teeth, where Veneers are good for all types of teeth; however, the patient has to have good healthy teeth; organized and coordinated, in a way enables him to install the peels of all kinds.
Hollywood smile in Egypt enables the person to have teeth, uniformed color and shape, compatible with the patient's face and mouth shape, as it is done by the most efficient dentists in the world and performed in the best dental cosmetic clinics.
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Benefits of Hollywood Smile in Egypt.
Egypt stands on a high level in the field of cosmetic medicine and cosmetic tourism, for obtaining many factors that help her to stand out, years ago, Egypt is known for its groundwater, black sand rich in gold salts, and sulfur and mineral water, which many tourists resort to for medical tourism, also ıt stands out by providing high-quality medical treatment, through their A class clinics, in addition to providing the best of the dental materials used in cosmetic dentistry, not mentioning the advantages that the person gets by undergoing Hollywood smile procedure in Egypt, one of these advantages is getting rid of lots of problems that a person suffers from.
- Make the teeth straight, and consistent with the shape of the mouth and face.
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- Get rid of teeth torsion.
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- Hollywood smile helps to change the color of the teeth to become bright white, and shiny.
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Also you can have the most incredible tour in Egypt while having Hollywood smile, where you can enjoy its moderate weather, during summer or winter, getting to know the great historical sights and civilization, through visiting lots of enormous museums and temples all over Egypt, visiting the pyramids, as one of the most famous monuments in Egypt, in addition to its beautiful beaches, colorful fish, and its magnificent coral reefs, you can also enjoy its mountainous nature, and make the wildest journey ever, in the mountains and deserts, watching the magical sunset.
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- Pain and redness in the gums, after the operation, lasts for three days at least, and you can control it by taking the painkillers that the dentist describe.
- The cost is very high according to the countries around the world because the cost of the dental materials used in Hollywood smile is very expensive, and the patient needs to be aware because there are profitable and commercial cosmetic clinics more than medical clinics. Those clinics their cost are low, where the dental materials are very bad, and they cause many problems to the gums and teeth.
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- One more simple flaw that Egypt has; the horrible traffic it has, where a person can spend a whole day on the streets, especially during the rush hours.
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The cost of dental surgery is relatively low in Egypt, compared to other Arab countries, as Egypt has many cosmetic dental centers, and all of them seek to offer the lowest prices, to compete with each other, where the cost of a Hollywood smile in Egypt ranges from $ 5,000 to $ 10,000.
The cost's difference involves several factors, and the most important are; the quality of the peels used, whether Luminaires, Veneers, Zirconia, or Porcelain peels, as well as the number of teeth that need replacing.
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Impossibly EASY Paleo Pear Apple Pie is a spiced Pear and Apple Paleo Pie recipe that's IMPOSSIBLE to mess up! Made with simple, healthy ingredients; eggs, non dairy milk, maple syrup, pears, apples, nuts, and spices. This easy Apple Pear Pie forms it's own crust while baking, saving you time in the kitchen. Not to mention a lighter pie recipe!
This tends to happen. I go from one extreme to the next with gluten-free and Paleo recipes. Have no clue what I'm talking about? That's OK. Just refer back to my healing recipe post on Sunday. Keyword being healing recipes that are all food allergy friendly. Nourishing recipes that are ready to get your immune system back and check. Paleo plant based, Anti-inflammatory, AIP friendly, and whole 30 recipes. But this paleo pear apple pie recipe is not one of those healing recipes. There's the extreme for ya. Okay yes it is paleo (for the most part), but I don't think you would heal your gut from eating paleo pie at every meal. . Unless you need foodie soul healing. Haha! Holiday pie euphoria.
But I digress. Here's the real purpose (and back story) for my pear apple pie. …
Sometimes I cheat when it comes to gluten free or grain free baking and I'm totally OKAY with it. GASP!
Yes, this is a "cheaters" Paleo Pear Apple Pie. But it is cheating in the most deliciously easy (and healthier) way. Plus IMPOSSIBLY EASY paleo desserts make me happy! Even if they do have just a wee bit more "natural" sugar.
You see, last year around this time I made a Paleo sweet potato pie. An impossible pie. If you don't know what impossible pie is, you've been living under a rock. No I'm just kidding. You haven't. But you need to know about the impossible pie. It's a pie that makes its own crust so you don't have to! I have nothing against pie crust, in fact I make my 3 ingredient pie crust quite often, but when it comes to a pie that has a light custardy (yes that's a word) filling, I'll stick with the impossible pie. You don't want that thick pie crust overpower the creamy fruit pie filling. TRUST ME!
This "custard like" filling is made with eggs, milk, and a fruit or sweet vegetable of choice.
When you bake it in the oven, the eggs make the pie rise and form a sweet caramelized crust. It's almost like making a soufflé, sweet Soufflé. Quite heavenly If you ask me.
This Pear Apple Pie one of those Paleo pies that you don't know it's Paleo. It's also super easy to make for those who are intimidated making a grain free and gluten free pie. Anyone can make this. Hence the name impossible pie. As in it's impossible to mess up.
In fact, I hauled this pie in cooler last weekend to meet up with my family. Yes we had a little Thanksgiving sampling in the condo, along with the paleo sweet potato casserole. It was wonderful! And they all devoured it! They had no idea that is was even Paleo. Which made me happy. Good food, real food, does not need a label. Wouldn't you agree? It just needs a little love and flavorful ingredients to shine.
For this Fall inspired pie, we will be using apples and canned pears (in their own juice). Just whisk it together with the eggs, coconut or almond milk, maple syrup, cinnamon other spices, and a little bit of tapioca or arrowroot starch to bind. Mix with your fruit, pour, bake, and voila! Pie is made!
Pretty simple ingredients made in a jiffy. So, have I convinced you to make the pie? Let's bake and eat. Mmm k?Print
EASY Paleo Pear Apple Pie
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Made with simple, healthy ingredients; eggs, non dairy milk, maple syrup, pears, apples, nuts, and spices. This easy Apple Pear Pie forms it's own crust while baking, saving you time in the kitchen. Paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian.
- 1 1/2 cup almond or coconut milk (almond milk will cook faster)
- 4 eggs
- 3 tbsp of melted butter or coconut oil (clarified butter is preferred or non dairy butter)
- 2 tbsp pear juice or maple syrup (sweetener)
- 3 tbsp coconut flour
- Heaping 1/2 cup of arrowroot flour (or tapioca flour) Between 1/2 c to 2/3 cup.
- 2/3 to 3/4 cup coconut sugar*
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt or fine sea salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch of ground ginger
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
- 1 c chopped/sliced pear (canned in juice)
- 1/2 c red apple – thinly slices
- Optional 2 –3 tbsp almonds – slivered
Optional Toppings:
- Extra apple slices, crushed pecans or slivered almonds, cinnamon, coconut sugar or powdered sugar (not paleo) and cinnamon. Melted butter to drizzle.
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 8 inch or 9 inch pie pan or cake tin with parchment paper.
2. Combine milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and butter in a blender (see notes). Blend until smooth the Transfer into a bowl.
3. In another small bowl, sift your coconut flour and then combine with your arrowroot starch (or tapioca flour), sugar, cinnamon, ginger, salt, baking powder. Mix together.
4. Mix your dry batter with your blended egg/milk batter. Stir together until smooth. Fold in your sliced apple/pear
5. Fold in about 1/2 cup or more of your coconut flakes.
6. Pour into your prepared pie or cake pan.
7. Sprinkle a handful of slivered almonds, pecans, and thinly sliced apple on top.
8. Bake for 45- 50 minutes. Remove from oven, drizzle a little melted butter (optional) on top, cinnamon, more coconut sugar, etc. Then lightly Cover with foil and bake again for 15 -20 minutes, or until center comes out clean with toothpick. The edges will be crispy brown once brown.
9. Check the middle to make sure it's no longer liquid. (See notes for more baking times)
10. Remove from oven. Let it cool for 10 minutes so the center can set.
11. If you are not serving this right away, place pie in the refrigerator to set more. It will still have custard like texture in the middle.
*Coconut sugar can be replaced with brown sugar if you are not paleo.
If you don't have a blender, you can beat all the liquid ingredients together using stand mixer or hand held mixer. Make sure the batter is smooth.
Once ready to serve again, reheat in oven for 5-10 minutes. Serve with coconut milk ice or whipped cream.
This pear apple pie also freezes well if you'd like to keep for longer.
Baking notes: This pie was baked at altitude. If you are at sea level, be sure to check on the pie around 45 minutes to see progress.
Estimated Nutrition based on using almond milk.
- Category: dessert
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: American
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 21g
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
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What's your favorite pie? Ever made an impossible pie? Here's your chance to cheat and start with pear apple pie. Just sayin….
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B.C.'s larger cities have been impacted harder financially by the COVID-19 pandemic than smaller ones, the opening session of the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention heard Sept. 22.
"COVID has flipped plans and priorities," UBCM president Maja Tait said. "We can see the sorrow, and we can feel the impact this has on our community."
She said early in the pandemic it was clear the UBCM and communities needed to first protect staff and adjust workplaces and priorities.
Then, she said, it was in order for communities to ensure they could continue to build infrastructure and support their communities.
That, Tait said, meant working closely with federal and provincial governments as well as other organizations such as the Canadian Federation of Municipalities.
And, she said, "we needed to reach out to our members to triage impacts."
She said the first thing the UBCM heard from members was the need for help in understanding and implementing health recommendations coming from Victoria.
Then came the "dramatic closures" of facilities to protect people, she said.
It soon became clear that it was going to be the medium and large communities that were going to feel the impact more heavily than smaller ones. It was larger municipalities that faced the most layoffs and closures, Tait said.
And, it was transit in the large communities that took a huge hit, Tait said.
"The bigger the system, the bigger the impact," she said.
With the coming of the restart plan with a billion dollars for transit and other items, Tait said, the future seemed brighter.
"They responded clearly to key issues that our members identified," Tait said.
Incoming Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Garth Frizzell, a Prince George city councillor, said it is essential that local governments be seen as an order of government with the province and Ottawa.
"Canada's recovery is going to require cooperation from all levels of government – including municipalities – at the table," Frizzell said.
The 117th annual meeting is being held online this year due to pandemic restrictions.
It is being hosted virtually from Victoria, whose mayor, Lisa Helps, welcomed delegates sitting at their computers to the event.
"There are very few people here at the convention centre," Helps said. "It feels very strange."
Helps said it might be hard for delegates to stay focussed on screens with emails and texts flying about.
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Note: To complete the hands-on elements in this course, you will require an Azure subscription and a Windows, Linux, or Mac OS X client computer. You can sign up for a free Azure trial subscription (a valid credit card is required for verification, but you will not be charged for Azure services). Note that the free trial is not available in all regions. It is possible to complete the course and earn a certificate without completing the hands-on practices.
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- Familiarity with Hadoop clusters and Hive in HDInsight
- Familiarity with database concepts and basic SQL query syntax
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- A willingness to learn actively and persevere when troubleshooting technical problems is essential
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In this course, you'll learn how to use:
- HBase to implement low-latency NoSQL data stores.
- Storm to implement real-time streaming analytics solutions.
- Spark for high-performance interactive data analysis.
What's included
- Module 1: Using HBase for NoSQL Data
- Module 2: Using Storm for Streaming Data
- Module 3: Using Spark for Interactive Analysis
- Module 4: Final Exam
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Getting the right clothes is only one of the challenges of being pregnant. But this doesn't mean that expecting moms shouldn't be dressed to kill. After all, clothes shopping, online or otherwise, is supposed to be a fun and fulfilling activity. You do need to account for certain things like size, fit, and stretchability. But in reality, these factors are not that different than when you are not expecting.
The design plays a major role as well. Being pregnant and in vogue go hand in hand, so why should you settle for less? Shopping for the best maternity clothes? Keep reading, since you are at just the right place.
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Best Maternity Clothes Reviews
1. Ecavus Jinson Maternity Tunic
Is there a better way to start the list than something gorgeous, comfy, and versatile? The Ecavus (previously known as Jinson) tunic perfectly fits the bill.
One glimpse at this tunic and you'll realize how pretty it is. Not only that, but there are also 27 designs or colors to choose from. The plain color options are great for everyday wear and casual events. And the Santa baby and reindeer prints are super cute. Either way, you'll surely find a design that fits your style.
This dress also has plenty to offer in terms of comfort. The natural cotton (5% spandex) provides softness and breathability with just enough stretch to flatter your physique. In addition, the tunic has ruched sides so it contours nicely around your belly for a fit that you'll fall in love with.
You don't have to worry about the right size as the tunic comes in S to XL. A few quick measurements of your torso, arms, and bust and you are bound to find your size.
On top of that, this maternity tunic is quite affordable. You can get a few and still end up with a bargain.
What's to like about the Ecavus Jinson Maternity Tunic
There are a few things that make this piece a great choice. First, you need to consider the fabric. Cotton and other natural fabrics are always a winner with expecting moms. The next would be the fit. This tunic gives you a slim silhouette with a subtle accent on your belly. And finally, this is a piece of clothing that can follow you throughout pregnancy and it's easy to match to other clothes, casual or more formal.
What's not to like about the Ecavus Jinson Maternity Tunic
This tunic is super soft and fits like a glove. But you do need to choose the right size to avoid getting something super tight or too loose.
- Cotton and spandex combo
- A lot of different designs
- Soft and lightweight
- Versatile
- Affordable
- Tricky sizing
2. Bhome Maternity Bodycon Dress
This dress is characterized by classic design and timeless style. But the Bhome bodycon is not only about looks. The dress has been carefully crafted for a flattering yet super comfortable fit regardless of your size.
When it comes to design, there are plenty of options to choose from. Lively vintage floral prints hardly ever go out of fashion and you'll surely find one that matches your style. But if that's not your cup of tea, a plain grey or navy blue bodycon is great for various occasions. You never know – it might be a perfect match for your baby shower.
The Bhome bodycon comes in two types of fabric. The plain and floral dresses feature rayon and spandex. The striped dress might be even better for some as it's cotton and spandex. Regardless of what you choose, you won't feel any difference in terms of comfort and fit. In fact, the materials are breathable and stretchy enough to allow you to move freely.
As you might expect, there is some ruffling on the sides which does a great job of giving the dress a more defined shape. The available sizes are another great thing about this Bhome maternity dress. Starting from S all the way to XXL, you should find it easy to pick a size that fits your height and weight.
What's to like about the Bhome Maternity Bodycon Dress
This close-fitting knee-length dress makes you look attractive. In addition, you get a choice of two fabrics. For a bodycon, the dress fits well even if you are not exactly a petite expecting mom. It's also great for different occasions. Romantic dinner, formal event, baby shower – you name it and the Bhome bodycon suits it.
What's not to like about the Bhome Maternity Bodycon Dress
Some women might find the sleeves a bit too long. The material is also quite thin and lightweight, but this can also be a plus. It's not like you'll be wearing this dress in cold weather.
- Comfortable
- Great range of sizes
- 27 different designs
- Two types of fabric
- Longish short sleeves
- A bit sheer
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3. My Bump Maternity Bodycon Dress
If you are looking for an American-made casual maternity dress, you should surely check out this one from My Bump. This dress is perfectly fitted to accentuate your physique in all the right places. And don't think it's uncomfortable just because it's a body contour dress.
The fit follows the contours of your body closely with enough wiggle room that you don't feel limited by the dress in any way. Nevertheless, the general recommendation for this piece is to get one size, which shouldn't be a problem since it comes in four different sizes (S to XL).
On the other hand, choosing just one design out of those that are available might be tricky. The burgundy with black skag has been trending for some time, but so are the floral prints. You could easily end up getting a couple of these My Bump bodycon dresses. Perhaps one for casual events and one for something more formal.
Regardless of the design, you should be able to get away with wearing a pair of fancy sneakers. This bodycon might just be perfect for your baby shower. In addition, keeping this dress in pristine condition well into your pregnancy is a breeze. Machine wash it cold on a gentle cycle and iron only if needed.
What's to like about the My Bump Maternity Bodycon Dress
No matter how you look at it, this dress ticks all the right boxes for an expecting mom. It is comfortable, well-fitted, and quite a bargain. Above all, you'll look really good in this dress, as it complements your silhouette and hides any areas that you might find less than flattering. So don't be surprised by the number of compliments you get when you wear this piece for the first time.
What's not to like about the My Bump Maternity Bodycon Dress
It would be nice to have more information on the fabric. Also, this bodycon might feel a bit tight in certain places. As mentioned, go for one size up and there's no need to worry.
- Great value for money
- Exceptional design
- Casual yet versatile
- Lacks ruffles
American Made casual maternity dress
4. Mother Bee Wrap Maxi Maternity Dress
The Mother Bee maternity dress has everything an expecting mother may want. The dress looks great, feels comfortable, and gives you the ability to move around without feeling constraint.
This model is a floor-length maxi gown, a style that never goes out of fashion. But there's more to it than that. It allows greater freedom of movement compared to bodycon dresses. In addition, don't forget that it completely covers up your footwear, meaning you can easily get away with a more casual choice.
The ¾ sleeves have become almost a standard for this type of dresses. And it also features a charming V-neck which shows a cute little cleavage. The dress elegantly drapes from the belly all the way down to the floor, complementing your stature even if you are not exactly tall.
The other things that make this design great are the choice of materials and versatility. The fabric is a soft and comfy combination of rayon (97%) and spandex (3%).
Speaking of versatility, this Mother Bee dress is designed to be there for you regardless of the stage of your pregnancy and occasion. For example, the colorful floral prints would be perfect for a maternity photo shoot or your baby shower. And after the event, you are left with a dress that's great for weekend shopping trips, dinners with friends, and other events.
What's to like about the Mother Bee Wrap Maxi Maternity Dress
The Mother Bee maternity dress features great materials, style, and comfort. And it's not a piece to keep in the closet after you finish with the photoshoot or special event. In addition, it is made in the USA, which should give credence to its quality.
What's not to like about the Mother Bee Wrap Maxi Maternity Dress
To be perfectly honest, there is very little not to like about this dress. There might be some room for improvement with the prints, but that's if you're to be nitpicky and you can hardly get a better dress at this price.
- 36 different designs
- Floor-length dress
- Highly comfortable
- Goes with casual footwear
- Excellent materials
- Print quality
5. JustVH Fitted Maternity Gown
Expecting moms who are in the market for a truly special dress may not have to look any further. This JustVH design fits any formal occasion and lets you dress to impress. With its classic shape and style, this piece wouldn't look out of place in a ballroom.
There's more to the JustVH gown than just the style. The mercerized cotton fabric with 5% spandex provides the all-important comfort and breathability. It is soft to touch and lightweight so you won't feel any strain when wearing this fitted dress.
In addition, the gown is designed to accentuate your physique. Go for the sweetheart neckline and show off your collarbone and shoulders. The long train only adds to the class and style.
The JustVH dress is not as thin and lightweight as some other designs and it has full-length sleeves. This makes it a great option regardless of the season. It isn't lined but it's not see-through either.
You have a few options in terms of garment care as well. It's recommended to wash the dress by hand in cold water. But you can also take it to the cleaner for dry cleaning or put it in a laundry bag before washing it in the machine.
What's to like about the JustVH Fitted Maternity Gown
The elegance and fairytale-like appeal of this dress are hard to miss, which is likely to elicit lots of compliments. This gown is fitted but not overly so, which makes it work well with any body shape. The fabric is comfortable, soft, and stretchable. And there is no shortage of colors/patterns to choose from.
What's not to like about the JustVH Fitted Maternity Gown
This dress is great for special occasions but it's not as versatile as some other maternity dresses.
- Perfect for special occasions
- Mercerized cotton and spandex
- Fits any body shape
- Great value for money
- Not as versatile
Maternity Clothes Buyer's Guide
As an expecting mom, you might be compelled to do some impulse shopping, especially when it comes to clothes. Don't worry, it's OK to treat yourself even if it's something that you might wear only once; one could say that you've earned it. Nevertheless, there are still some key features that you should keep in mind when choosing the best maternity clothes.
The sizes of maternity clothes sizes work much like those of regular clothes. Therefore, women who wear size M when they're not pregnant usually also wear the same size when it comes to maternity clothes. The similar rule applies to all types of clothing.
For example, you'd go for the same waist size (even though the waist is bigger) in jeans as the manufacturers have tried to make the adjustments automatically in the maternity version.
If need be, use a tape measure and determine your exact size. Most online shops offer a size guide to help you find the perfect fit.
The fabrics can be divided into three basic categories – natural, semi-natural, and synthetic.
Cotton is the most common natural fabric in most maternity clothes. It's soft, breathable, and hypoallergenic, which makes it an excellent choice for any expecting mother. There are a few semi-natural materials, the most popular of which is probably rayon. Rayon fabric has great absorbency, softness, and comfort.
Polyester is among the top synthetic fabrics. The material is soft and quite resistant to tear and wrinkle, but it may not be as breathable.
Sheerness is not a property that you'd want in maternity clothes. In general, clothes for expecting moms tend to be quite stretchable, which in itself can make things a bit too revealing. There is a simple test that you can do to determine the sheerness.
Here's how simple it is. Bend over as much as possible and ask the shop assistant if the garment shows something that should stay hidden. Either that or you could ask your shopping companion instead. Cotton and other natural materials might not be as sheer. If you're buying your maternity clothes online, just make sure you get from somewhere with a liberal return policy so you can send it back if it's overly see-through.
In terms of the cut, there are two basic styles – loose fitting and close. As for the design, you are only limited by your imagination. Most brands offer their popular clothes in maternity sizes as well, so the style is basically a matter of personal preference.
A lot of maternity clothes have extra features like easy breastfeeding access. What's more, it's advisable to factor in the durability of the clothes as well. For example, it may be worthwhile to get something that you can continue to wear after childbirth.
During the first trimester, your weight doesn't usually change that much, so you might be able to fit into your old clothes. But it's not too early to start shopping for maternity clothes since you are never sure when you're going to need them.
A good rule of thumb is to go with stretchable garments, but watch out for the sheerness. Choosing clothes that drape over your belly loosely is great, as they often fall into the category of garments that can be worn for a long time.
Either way, you should expect your weight to balloon, so shop accordingly, even if it means going up one size.
How to Buy Maternity Clothing?
The first thing that you should do is nail down the timing. You can start at the end of the first trimester because by then you should have a better understanding of how your body is going to change. Next, search for the right kind of clothes. Some people argue that pregnant women don't need maternity clothes, but that's far from true.
In other words, check what the maternity section has to offer and go for the best combination of comfort and design. If you are buying online, measure your body and buy clothes that are one size up.
How to Wear Maternity Pants?
Choosing the right size is the key to putting on your maternity pants with ease. Your size should stay the same but get the maternity version to account for the bigger waistline. And once you try them on, check if they fit properly. Being a bit loose is OK, but too tight and you'll need to shop for something bigger or something else altogether.
A good way to go about it is to choose pants that come with an elastic waist. They should work well till the end of your pregnancy and put minimal, if any, strain on your belly. There are some designs that fall far below the navel, which may be a bit too low. If you choose such pants, try them on to ensure they are not too revealing.
How to Size Maternity Clothes?
Dressing for two doesn't mean you should give up on fitted clothes. But the way you select them might not be the same. Remember, it's OK to go one or two sizes up if that's what makes you the most comfortable.
In addition, it's important to know where you are adding weight since it does affect the size and fit of pants and other garments. And don't get into the pitfall of buying large regular clothes instead of maternity clothes.
How to Dress Pregnant?
By now, you should know that comfort is the thing to look for. But that's only a piece of the puzzle. As a pregnant woman, you should feel and look great in your clothes so don't make any compromises in style.
On the other hand, dresses and leggings are likely to become your best friend. Dressing in layers is another thing to consider. Go for natural fabrics whenever you can as they tend to be more durable, breathable, and stretchable.
Why are Maternity Clothes So Expensive?
Go for designer brands and you'll be spending a fortune on your maternity clothes. Put those aside for a minute, and maternity clothes that use natural fabrics tend to be pricier for obvious reasons. Also, more materials go into making maternity clothes than regular clothes.
There's also the question of economy of scale. If manufacturers can make and sell more units of a product, they can afford to sell each unit for less. Since a lot more regular clothes are bought and sold than maternity clothes, you can expect the latter to carry a higher premium.
But there are bargains to be had. A good place to start is online sales and expecting moms' forums. It might take up a significant chunk of your time but you can get some really nice clothes for a fraction of the price.
This article should have armed you with all the necessary knowledge to start shopping, and you probably have your favorite piece from the list of best maternity clothes above. But there is one design that's worth highlighting.
The Mother Bee dress stands out for its elegance, yet it's versatile enough to be worn when you're well into the pregnancy.


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Living in the catchment area of one of England's top 100 state secondary schools carries a 42% house price premium compared to the surrounding area. That's according to new research from Santander Mortgages.
It found it wasn't just homes near high-performing secondary schools that command a house price premium, properties close to one of England's top 1,000 state primary schools also carry with them an 8% uplift in house prices.
Parents throughout the whole of the UK are willing to pay a premium to secure a place for their child in their desired school. In fact, parents with school age children who have moved or are willing to move to live in their preferred catchment area are ready to pay £26,860 more than the average UK property price in a bid to land a space at a top school.
Meanwhile, 23% of parents have paid considerably more for a property than they felt they could afford thanks to the cost of securing a property in the right catchment area. Some 30% of parents with children aged 4-18, on the other hand, are considering moving in the next two years to ensure they are in their preferred school catchment area.
Nearly a quarter of parents, though, have or would consider purchasing a less expensive property to send their children to private school.
To ensure they were in the 'right' school catchment area, parents have had to make sacrifices, with 20% downsizing their home, while 24% have taken on extra hours at work. Additionally, 25% of parents saw their commuting costs rise, while 17% said it had made their journey to work more difficult.
Some 16% of families moved to an area they didn't like, while 8% felt unsafe in their new area. Parents eager to move are willing to pay a higher premium for a school catchment area than almost any other amenity, as they would only pay an 11% premium to live in an area of low crime or 10% for good transport links.
London, unsurprisingly, commands the largest catchment area premium - standing at £70,675 – with parents willing to move prepared to pay 15% more to live in the vicinity of their first-choice school, more than anywhere else in the UK. In second place was the South East, where parents are prepared to pay an extra £40,294 to live in the catchment area of their preferred school.
"Living in the vicinity of a top ranked school carries a significant house price premium," Miguel Sard, managing director of Mortgages at Santander UK, said.
"If families are looking to move into a catchment area specifically to boost their chances of getting into an elite school, they can expect to pay a hefty price. It is important when considering purchasing a property that people understand the true costs as the house price is just one of many. Stamp duty, solicitors' fees and moving costs mount up."
He added: "Parents are prepared to sacrifice a lot to give their child the best start in life and given these costs, it is important to find a mortgage lender that offers the best rate for you to ensure repayments are manageable, and the buying process is made as smooth as possible."


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It is, in short, a solid golf club. The plain, classic head reminded us of the old wooden models, but with more forgiveness.
There is something to be said for a simple yet solid design in a fairway wood. A definite player's favorite.
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Night Landscape by Albert Pike Lucas (American 1862-1945
Directory: Fine Art: Paintings: Oil: N. America: American: Pre 1900: Item # 1339827
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Nocturne on the Loire
Oil-on-canvas, signed lower right
Provenance: The Cosmos Club, Washington D.C.
Painting: 24" x 20"
Frame: 28 ¾" x 24 ¾"
Albert Pike Lucas was a painter of landscapes, nude figure studies, and portraits as well as a sculptor. He was known for his atmospheric expressions of light and color in his nocturne and twilight paintings.
Lucas was born in Jersey City, and in 1884, he enrolled at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris where he studied for a year with painter Ernest Hébert and then with Gustave Boulanger. Lucas also studied in the ateliers of Gustave Courtois and Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagman-Bouveret. He was a member of the Societé National des Beaux-Arts where he exhibited from 1890-97. He garnered prizes and medals at the Paris Exposition of 1900, the Pan-American Exposition (Buffalo) in 1901 and 1928, the Corcoran Gallery of Art Biennial in 1910 and others over the course of his career.
After traveling to Italy in 1888 and spending nearly two decades in Paris, he settled in New York City in 1907 where he was active in numerous artists' associations including the National Academy of Design. He continued to paint and exhibit until his death in 1945.
His paintings are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC) and the Smithsonian Museum of American Art.
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Conflicts over Marine and Coastal Common Resources
Causes, Governance and Prevention
Book Description
This book explores the types of conflicts that occur over marine and coastal resources, the underlying causes, and attempts to prevent them.
Despite the emergence of various marine and coastal governance approaches to address the effects of human activities within the marine environment, conflict continues. In this book, the author outlines the reasons conflicts can, and do, arise in the marine and coastal environment. Drawing on case studies from both the northern and southern hemispheres, the book takes a broad view of how we interact with our environment, of how and why conflict is perpetuated as a political and cultural phenomenon, and how this varies or remains constant across space and place. The case studies explore not only the underlying perceptions and needs of those involved in marine and coastal conflict and the types of conflicts that arise in oceanic and coastal areas, but also the underpinning reasons for these conflicts. Marine and coastal resource conflicts have the potential to derail conservation efforts and blue growth policies, as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Thus, it is imperative we understand the drivers and exacerbating factors of marine and coastal conflict. Arguing that there is an urgent need for renewed thinking and focus on conflict prevention, the author develops a theory of marine and coastal conflict which allows us to understand those factors and the means to help prevent such conflicts arising in the first place.
This book will be of interest to students and researchers of coastal and marine science and environmental management as well as those working in the field of marine resource management, including coastal zone managers and fisheries managers.
Table of Contents
Foreword by Marcus Haward
Preface and acknowledgements
1. All at sea
2. The marine and coastal 'commons'
3. The fit of existing conflict theory
4. A collection of conflict cases
5. The changing marine social-ecological environment
6. The rules, rights and effects of marine resource use
7. A new theory of marine and coastal conflict
8. Conflict and the rule of law
9. Spatial planning for conflict prevention
10. Co-managing conflict
11. Stemming the tide
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Karen A. Alexander is a research fellow in the Centre for Marine Socioecology, and the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies, at the University of Tasmania, Australia. She is a human geographer with wide-ranging interests, centring on marine governance. Karen specialises in issues around the transition to a blue economy and her research has focused on marine and coastal conflict, societal support for sectors such as offshore energy and aquaculture, coastal ecosystem-based management, and marine spatial planning.
"This book, by way of in depth analysis of multiple case studies across the world, offers fresh perspectives on the issue of conflict in coastal and marine areas. It reflects on the role of conflict, neatly brings together theory with examples of practice and presents a convincing rationale for why we need to engage with it to achieve management outcomes. Written in a very personal and engaging manner, the text immediately evokes the importance of the issues while retaining scholarly depth. This book will provide great insights into those interested in how to navigate the conflicts prevalent in our beautiful marine and coastal areas." - Melissa Nursey-Bray, University of Adelaide, Australia


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As a general rule, to thrive as a CIO you have to maintain a degree of patience that goes far beyond that of the average executive. In the course of your daily travels around the office, you'll see employees -- and workers on your own IT team -- engaging in cringe-inducing activities with technology and software. Your job requires you to make judgment calls. If you walk past a colleague who's on a Website that clearly has nothing to do with work, or see someone busily chatting on Facebook and Twitter, chances are you'll just keep on going unless the behavior is truly egregious. But, all of us have our breaking point. Herewith, then, is our list of the top 10 workplace behaviors perpetrated by your colleagues -- from the C-suite to the admin pool -- that are guaranteed to drive even the most tolerant CIO around the bend.
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A highway in the US state of Utah was temporarily closed after a lorry carrying at least 20 million bees overturned, freeing the insects.
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name: Nathan Garrett
Occupation: Scientist, university professor, later
espionage agent, later professional criminal.
Identity: Publicly known
Legal status: Citizen of the United Kingdom, later
naturalized citizen of the United States with a criminal record
Other aliases: None
Place of birth: London. England
Place of death: Washington D.C. area
Marital Status: Single
Known relatives: Sir Percy of Scandia, Lady Rosamund
(ancestors, deceased), Dane Whitman (nephew)
Known survivors: Dane Whitman (nephew)
Group affiliation: Masters of Evil I
Base of Operation: Mobile
First appearance: TALES OF ASTONISH #52
Final appearance: AVENGERS #47
History: Professor Nathan Garrett was born in England
and was the descendant of Sir Percy of Scandia, the heroic
Black Knight of Arthurian. Garrett was a brilliant scientist
and inventor whose particular specialty was genetic manipulation.
He earned his doctorate at Oxford University and later taught
there as a professor. It may have been at Oxford that Garrett
fell in with colleagues who were political leftists: it is
not known at what point in his life Garrett became a spy for
the People's Republic of China.
At some point Garrett visited a castle he had inherited,
Garrett Castle, where Sir Percy of Scandia was buried. The
spirit of Sir Percy appeared to Garrett and presented him
with the opportunity to become a modern day Black Knight crusading
against evil Garrett saw the original Black Knights enchanted
Ebony Blade in a scabbard near the tomb of Sir Percy, but,
being unworthy to wield it was unsuccessful in drawing the
sword, Hence Sir Percy did not make Garrett his successor
as the Black Knight
Garrett moved to the United States, where his sister had
gone to live, and he became a naturalized American citizen.
Garrett led a highly distinguished career as a research scientist,
but he also acted as the head of an espionage ring. Finally,
he was captured by Henry Pym, the original Giant-Man, and
charged with treason for delivering American government scientific
secrets to agents of Communist China. However, to prevent
Garrett from betraying them at his trial, the Communist Chinese
intelligence agency saw that Garrett's bail was paid. Garrett
then fled the United States, using a counterfeit passport.
Garrett hid in an unidentified country in the Balkans in
Europe. He was determined to make himself a match for Giant-Man.
Inspired by his encounter with Sir Percy's ghost and by a
statue of a winged horse that he saw in this European country,
Garrett decided to devise for himself the costumed identity
of a criminal Black Knight. Using his genius at genetic manipulation,
Garrett artificially mutated a horse to give it wings enabling
it to fly. He also devised highly advanced weaponry, much
of which he built into a lance-like weapon, and an armored
costume similar to the original Black Knight's.
Garrett secretly returned to the United States and robbed
an armored car in the guise of the Black Knight. Giant-Man
and the Wasp battled the Knight, but Garrett succeeded in
escaping them. The Black Knight was soon recruited by Baron
Heinrich Zemo to serve as a member of his Masters of Evil.
As a member of this group, the Black Knight battled the Avengers,
but was defeated and captured by the Avenger Thor.
Subsequently, Garrett escaped prison and attacked Stark Industries'
Long Island plant, seeking to battle another Avenger, Iron
Man. But Iron Man defeated the Knight, who was returned to
Two more of Zemo's Masters of Evil, the Enchantress and the
Executioner, freed the Black Knight from prison, and the Knight
joined them and the Melter in a battle with the Avengers.
Again the Black Knight was defeated and was sent back to prison
Garrett escaped prison and took over a castle that had been
transplanted from Britain and reconstructed in the Washington
D.C. area. The Black Knight kidnapped Iron Mans then-bedridden
friend Harold "Happy" Hogan, and allowed Iron Man
to track them to the castle.
There the Black Knight attacked Iron Man. disrupting the
functioning of his foe's armored suit's circuitry, rendering
Iron Man nearly helpless. The Knight then carried Iron Man
aloft on his winged stallion, intending to drop the Avenger
from a great height to his death. When the Knight pushed him
off the horse, Iron Man grabbed the Knights stirrup, and then
used his remaining strength to unhorse the knight. Both men
fell towards the ground far below. Iron Man had enough power
left to use his boot jets to break his fall and hit the water
The Black Knight was not killed outright, for he landed amid
trees that partially broke his fall, and finally landed in
water. But Garrett was nevertheless mortally wounded. Making
his way to nearby farmhouse, he telephoned his only living
relative, his deceased sister's son, Dane Whitman. On his
deathbed, Garrett told Whitman he regretted the wrongs he
had committed and wished for his nephew to put his discoveries
to good use. Whitman promised to do so. Garrett died, but
Whitman subsequently became the current, heroic Black Knight,
whom Sir Percy has designated as his true successor.
Height: 6 ft.
Weight: 195 lbs.
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
Strength level: The second Black Knight possessed
the normal human strength of a man of his age, height, and
build who engaged in moderate regular exercise.
Known Superhuman Powers: None
Abilities: Professor Nathan Garrett the second Black
Knight was a brilliant scientist whose principal achievements
lay in the area of engineering. His knowledge of various forms
of advanced technology was sufficient to enable him to design
and construct the weaponry he wielded as the Black Knight.
Weapons: The second Black Knight wore a full-body
suit of electrically-insulated steel-alloy chain mail that
protected him from ballistic attacked up to and including
that of a .45 caliber bullet. The suit weighed about 60 pounds.
The second Black Knights principal weapon was his powerlance,
which was rigged with a number of offensive technological
devices. The lance could emit a heat beam intense enough to
melt through a two-foot steel wall at fifty feet within seconds.
The lance could also emit powerful electrical charges (which
the Knight called "ionic energy"). The lance could
project electromagnetic beams of charged alpha particles exerting
a concussive force sufficient to blast through a foot-thick
wall of cinderblocks at fifty feet in four seconds. The maximum
effective range of the power blaster was about 100 feet.
The lance also contained two spools of eight-inch thick'
conductive steel cable, fifty feet in length, which the Knight
sometimes attached to bolo bells. The firing mechanism was
a linear, accelerator (magnetic cannon), which shot the cable
through the lance, Especially when connected to bolo balls,
the ends of the cable were weighted in such a way that the
cable tended to wrap around a person or object like a bolo.
The lance could also fire a rope as a lasso.
At least at one time, the Knight also concealed a .45 caliber
machine gun within has lance.
The Knight also could use the lance to fire red-hot spinning
metal discs as weapons or metal "doughnuts." which
affixed themselves to objects and drained electrical energy
from them. (Hence the "doughnuts" were effective
weapons for use against Iron Man.)
The second Black Knight also carried a "paralyzer pistol"
that emitted a highly concentrated nerve gas that could render
an average human being unconscious in two seconds for one
hour. A sufficient dosage of the nerve gas could kill a human
being through paralysis of the respiratory system.
Much of the second Black Knight's weaponry, as well as his
general modus operandi, has been imitated by the Dreadknight.
Transportation: The second Black Knight rode a black
stallion, which he gave wings and power of flight through
genetic engineering. The horse is able to lift aloft about
270 pounds beyond its own weight, and can fly at a top speed
about 50 miles per hour for up to one hour before needing
to rest. Today the horse, in a further mutated state, is in
the possession of the Dreadknight.
NOTE: In New Excalibur #12 (2006) Sir Percy
of Scandia told Dane Whitman that there were eight men before
him who were also known as the Black Knight. All of whom were
consumed by the sword, the Ebony Blade, and had to be "put


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More and more people in society, especially its young members, feel disconnected from other people. They become emotionally disengaged, even if it's not what they truly want. This lack of ability to connect or belong coupled with the exposure to so much negativity fed to people through technology is leading to an increase of anger and mental health issues. Unfortunately, these mental health concerns are often going undiagnosed and untreated.
What can be done about this? It's important to focus on mental health and emotional health on an individual level, as well as within relationships and throughout society.
Why Does Mental Health Matter?
Mental health is an encompassing term that covers many aspects of your life, health and well-being, including:
- Cognitive
- Emotional
- Behavioral
This translates into your thoughts, your feelings and your behaviors. While we tend to put an inordinate amount of attention on physical well-being as a society, these mental aspects make up a huge part of a person's life. They can impact a person's relationships, ability to work and state of being on a daily basis. That's why mental health is so important.
Your state of mental health comes into play in relation to how you deal with stressors and life in general. If you are mentally strong, you can handle what life throws at you better than if you struggle more with this area of life. Also, mental health impacts the fairly basic idea of whether you feel happy and satisfied with your life or not. If you are obsessing about thoughts or stuck in the past or future in your mind, you won't be enjoying the present moment. You may feel like your life is passing you by without there being anything good about it.
When Mental Wellness is Impacted
When your state of mental health is not good, you could have a mental health disorder, also known as a mental illness. There is a broad range of these disorders it's possible to have. The most common types are:
- Anxiety disorders
- Mood disorders
- Schizophrenia disorders
For example, you could have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a type of anxiety disorder where your thoughts get stuck on something and you feel like you need to carry out a repetitive behavior to feel better. Other examples of mental disorders include:
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
If you have a mental disorder, this means you are not in a state of optimal mental health. You are struggling with some aspect of your mental and emotional health, which varies depending on the type of disorder.
Nonetheless, it's possible to struggle with mental health even if you do not become diagnosed with a mental health disorder. For example, you could experience anxiety from time to time and find that difficult to handle.
The difference is that a mental disorder involves the signs and symptoms continuing over time and interfering with your life. It's possible for mental health disorders to develop at any point in a person's life.
Ways to Improve Mental and Emotional Health
There are steps we can take collectively and individually to make a positive change toward better mental health. Of course, there are professional interventions, such as therapy and medication, that can be effective. Nonetheless, we can also make changes in how we interact with one another in society that can have a positive impact. These are some key areas that make a difference.
Being Heard
We all want to be heard, as it makes us feel important and cared about. It can help to truly listen to other people while making eye contact and commenting to show you're paying attention. Also, take time away from distractions such as technology to check in on people in your life and see how they're doing. Ask them questions about their life. Of course, you should also seek out supportive relationships for your own mental and emotional health.
Feeling Understood
Beyond just being listened to, we want to feel like other people understand who we are and where we're coming from. You can help other people feel understood by asking them leading questions and having meaningful conversations with them. It also helps to be understanding and accepting of their individuality rather than trying to change the person's mind or beliefs. In the same way, seek out people and groups that will help you be yourself and feel like you are understood.
Feeling Part of Something
It can become dangerous for people to be in constant solitude and to be disconnected from other people, especially if it is not the person's preference. This kind of situation can connect to a lack of empathy, anger toward others and additional unhealthy thoughts or behaviors. It's important for us to help other people feel included and to reach out when someone is ostracized. If you feel disconnected from others, seek out a group to join that's centered on something you enjoy or care about.
Putting Effort into Ourselves
It's also important to focus on our own mental health as individuals. "Establishing good mental health can help prevent anxiety-related illnesses and disorders," according to an article on Exploring Your Mind. This article notes many ways to work on your mental health, which include:
- Noticing the present through mindfulness
- Choosing relationships that benefit your life and letting go of ones that don't
- Looking for the positive in situations
- Taking care of yourself
Good mental and emotional health can put people into a state of peacefulness and make them feel happy about their lives. Without this, people can develop mental disorders and struggle with life. Putting the effort into mental health can help us improve life individually and as a society overall.
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154543.php
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/symptoms-causes/syc-20374968
- https://exploringyourmind.com/the-importance-of-good-mental-health/
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