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What to do with 10 egg yolks?
On Saturday I tweeted:
@lucylean: making meringues – any ideas for using up 10 egg yolks?
I got back so many great replies – custard, aioli, ice cream, gelato, fresh pasta, crack pie, Brazilian Ambrosia – in the end I decided to make Lemon Curd – because outside our front door we have a beautiful lemon tree that is currently full of lemons. This one’s for my sister Hettie – who LOVES lemon curd – we’ll be making this together in Provence in August because I don’t think it will travel to the UK from here.
After a little research on line I came across a post for a recipe for Lemon Curd from Cake Art by the Culinary Institute of America at Completely Delicious which I proceeded to adapt with Rémy.
Makes two small jars
1 cup butter, cut into cubes
1 cup sugar
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (5 lemons)
zest of 3 lemons
10 egg yolks
1. Add 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup of sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice to a wide saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occassionaly.
2. In the Kitchen Aid bowl combine the 10 egg yolks with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Slowly temper the boiling lemon juice mixture into the egg yolk mixture by having the Kitchen Aid whisking on medium speed and dropping in the hot liquid one small ladle at a time. It’s important not to rush this process – you don’t want to end up with scrambled eggs.
3. When fully combined, return the mixture to the wide saucepan and continue to cook and whisk as the curd thickens. Add the rest of the butter and keep whisking. When the whisk leaves a trail in the mixture remove from the heat.
4. Strain the curd into a bowl before spooning it into waiting jars – I filled 2 small airtight jam jars. Let set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Last month, Fervo raked in $244 million in its latest round of financing. The raise comes as the enhanced geothermal company builds up its second project — and begins to consider project-level financing rather than the corporate equity that it has primarily relied on so far.
Fervo has picked up momentum since its last fundraise. After announcing a partnership with Google in 2021, the first two wells financed by the tech giant went live in November 2023, sending electricity to the Nevada grid that serves the company’s data centers.
That was Fervo’s first commercial project, proving that its tech can function beyond a pilot. And according to an analysis published by the company of its Utah project that got underway in June 2023, Fervo is already seeing costs and drilling times come down as it moves from well to well; Malek said the goal is to “continue dragging down those costs by making each geothermal well look like the one drill prior to it.”
But investors that could provide low cost financing, including project debt, need more proof.
In the recent Series D funding round, Malek said Fervo is operating somewhere between venture capital and growth financing. Ultimately, most of its latest funders were strategic investors like Devon Energy or else VCs, he said, because “investors still want to see that true utility-scale, first-of-a-kind project” before they’re willing to contribute “deeper, derisked forms of capital.”
That said, the company’s goal in the second half of 2024 is to sell down part of the project-level equity in the upcoming Utah project, and “get away from relying on corporate equity” as quickly as possible.
“That's going to be a lot cheaper than the corporate equity that we have,” Malek said, adding that Fervo has started those project financing conversations only recently. “We just haven't been at this stage previously as a company.”
In the longer-term, Fervo’s goal is to rely on traditional project finance models used in solar, wind, or other forms of infrastructure.
Geothermal power purchase agreements — which offer developers predictable revenues that are key to attracting project finance — are already underway. Fervo has signed PPAs with community choice aggregators in California for 53 megawatts of the Utah project, Malek said.
“I think the day and age of geothermal PPAs is already upon us, but there's certainly more room for progress following the path of solar,” Malek said, adding that Fervo has frequent internal conversations about how to make geothermal both modular and standardized, like solar. How can we make geothermal development a manufacturing process just like churning out solar panels? Because that's when you see the most rapid cost reductions and that's when you see the clearest path towards scale.”
The key here, he added, is to differentiate Fervo from the traditional geothermal projects that come with significant resource risk. Investors often needed information on half of the wells in a well field — to prove the technology and location’s feasibility — before they would offer project financing. Fervo hopes its enhanced approach makes that much drilling unnecessary; it aims to demonstrate energy potential after drilling just two wells.
“Our goal is that as the market becomes more familiar with enhanced geothermal, they will appreciate that actually, after two wells, there is no resource risk,” Malek said. “That just means that earlier in the process, you can get rid of those high cost of capital VC dollars and bring in the much cheaper forms of capital.”
This move comes as other enhanced geothermal companies emerge on the scene, especially around Texas and its robust fossil fuel infrastructure and workforce. Just last week, the MIT spinoff Quaise Energy — which aims to build “geography agnostic” geothermal tech using high-power microwaves — announced an influx of $21 million to help it build its first pilots and strengthen supply chains.
Malek said Fervo welcomes the new entrants to the market, as there is strength in numbers when it comes to speaking with policymakers and investors about enhanced geothermal: “It's hard for us to make convincing asks when we're just a team of one,” he said.
At present, Fervo’s biggest challenge is financing, especially the difficulty of accessing public rather than private capital.
Demonstration funding from the Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations “can be really impactful,” Malek said, especially when it comes to getting a company’s first major utility-scale project off the ground.
“Then it's easier for private finance to come in afterward, and rinse and repeat these projects,” he added.
(That said, just last month, Fervo was one of the three companies selected by the Department of Energy for up to $60 million in funding to “demonstrate the efficacy and scalability of enhanced geothermal systems.” Fervo’s project is a pilot, also located in Utah.)
Another major issue is permitting. It’s a particular snag for enhanced geothermal, Malek said, because the projects “almost look like two companies Frankenstein’ed into one.”
There’s the upstream operations, which bear a resemblance to oil and gas projects drilling wells out in the field, and then there’s the power plant construction element. The two need to be connected to actually get electricity from Fervo’s projects, but both require their own permits.
“You have this awkward dance where you permit the well field, but then you need to wait on the permit for the power plant,” Malek said. “But what if construction doesn't line up perfectly with those timelines? Well, then you have a lot of workers standing around waiting for [Bureau of Land Management] approval to move forward."
Fervo is hopeful that — as enhanced geothermal becomes more widespread — that those two processes can be combined into one.
When it comes to conversations with investors, though, the challenges are more emotional than logistical; Malek said one major hurdle is the fact that many of the people who financed traditional geothermal projects got burned. Because of this Fervo has struggled against the “huge biases and preconceived notions” about its work, which developers of more novel frontier technologies like direct air capture don’t face.
“We have to really explain how what we're doing is different from traditional geothermal, and why we don't face the same resource and operational risks that traditional geothermal developers have.”
That said, Malek said those conversations are getting easier, partly because of the success of its Google project so far; and also because of the company’s validators in the oil and gas industry — including upstream fossil fuel company Devon Energy, which led the company’s Series D round — who are able to speak to the technology’s promise.
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Rainbow children are the third generation of special children that are believed to have incarnated on this earth to help humanity heal and evolve.
According to New Age beliefs, rainbow children started incarnating around the year 2000, though some were born earlier than that and came as scouts. This means many of them are now in their teens and beginning to have an even greater impact on the world.
What is the difference between rainbow, crystal, and indigo children?
Essentially, indigo children were born in the ’70s and early ’80s, and New Age practitioners believe that they came as spiritual warriors to break down systems that were not working to clear the way for the next generation of lightworkers.
Indigos are said to have a warrior spirit because their collective purpose is to uproot old structures such as government, business, educational and legal systems that lack integrity. One of the most blessed attributes of the Indigo Children is their integrity. They live by a strong code of values and instinctively see through lies and manipulation.
In contrast, Crystal Children are believed to be blissful and even-tempered. They may have occasional tantrums but they are largely peace-loving and forgiving. They are also said to be loving, sensitive, empathetic, and creative.
Because crystal children are so sensitive, many choose not to eat animals. They also have a close affinity with nature and many have a fascination with rocks and crystals. New Age practitioners say that Crystals’ sensitive natures mean they might be prone to allergies and rashes. Other distinctive characteristics include remembering past lives and being late to start talking.
Usually, Rainbow children are the children of crystal adults. They are here to build on to what the Indigo and Crystal children began.
The terms “Indigo,” “Crystal” and “Rainbow” are given to these three generations based on their aura colors and energy patterns.
Rainbow children are said to find delight in color and find themselves drawn to colorful surroundings and brightly colored clothes. They are also full to the brim with energy and enthusiasm and are highly creative.
Rainbow children are believed to be psychic and to have the ability to read people’s feelings. According to New Age beliefs, they are also natural healers and have a strong ability to manifest what they need.
Rainbow children bring joy and harmony to their families with their big-hearted and forgiving natures and their sweet temperaments. They never hold a grudge and return quickly to their sunny nature after any upset.
At a young age, Rainbow children are able to express their needs and wants. They are strong-willed and have strong personalities. This means Rainbow children may be perceived as stubborn and impatient. However, the real reason is simply that they understand their own needs so well that they refuse to settle for something else.
Rainbow children are believed to be enjoying their first incarnation. This means they have no karma. Because of this, they are able to enjoy life on earth with absolutely no attachment to their past. It also explains why they are so high in energy as they have no blockages or karmic residues to deal with.
Because Rainbows don’t need chaos or challenges to balance karma or grow, they are able to choose entirely peaceful and functional households to be born into. New Age practitioners say they often choose to live with Crystal or Indigo adults.
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- Are loving to everyone and entirely fearless of everybody
- Have very strong wills and personalities and may be described as stubborn
- Have extremely high energy
- Are highly attuned to color and color vibrations
- Have passionate creativity
- Bubble over with enthusiasm for everything in life
- Expect instant manifestation of whatever they need
- Believed to have healing abilities which they show from a very early age
- Are said to be telepathic
- Often choose Crystal adults as parents
- Have never incarnated before
- Have no Karma
- Do not choose dysfunctional families.
Many people believe they are Indigos, Crystals, or some other type of Lightworker. Whether you believe in this concept or not, it’s nice to see that some people care about the world and want to bring light and love into it. It means that these people are all important and are making the world a better place, whatever label they resonate with.
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If you are familiar with psychology, then you may have heard the term ‘schizoid personality disorder’. It is a type of personality disorder in which the individual has a consistent pattern of emotional flatness and detachment from social relationships.
In fact, it is included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and the Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders (ICD-10), both of which are widely used by mental health professionals for diagnosing psychiatric disorders.
For example, the DSM-5 criteria for being diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder include the following:
- Lack of interest in close relationships, often including being part of a family;
- Strong preference for solitary activities;
- Lack of interest and enjoyment when it comes to activities that involve other people, including sexual experiences;
- Emotional coldness and detachment;
- Having (and desiring to have) none or very few close people other than first-degree relatives;
- Being indifferent to praise and criticism.
The ICD-10 also features the following criteria:
- Difficulty to express warm and tender feelings for other people;
- Being overly focused on introspection and fantasy;
- Strong insensitivity to social norms.
However, some psychiatrists think that schizoid personality disorder should be removed from these lists. And it is generally believed to be extremely rare and poorly understood.
But is schizoid personality type really a disorder?
When I first read about this personality disorder, I was surprised by how much I fit the criteria – almost all of them. It was quite a shocking revelation – for my whole life, I believed that I was just very introverted, not that I was suffering from some kind of personality disorder.
This is when I decided to dig a little deeper and check the resources in other languages. The findings were eye-opening.
This is what I discovered:
Karl Leonhard’s theory of accentuated personality
German psychiatrist Karl Leonhard came up with a theory of personality accentuation. An accentuated personality is basically an intermediate state between normality and psychopathology.
If a person’s private and professional life doesn’t suffer and they can still adapt to the environment, then their personality traits are more about exceeding the average rather than indicating mental illness. Thus, we can say that people with accentuated personalities are on the border of normality.
In simple words, some people have distinctive personality traits that make them differ a little too much from the rest. Moreover, their behaviors and traits may look eccentric, socially unacceptable, or weird to others. But if this individual can still function as a part of society, then receiving a mental disorder diagnosis is out of the question.
According to Leonhard, there are a few different types of accentuated personalities, such as:
- Demonstrative personality
- Hyper-exact personality
- Hyper-perseverant personality
- Unruly personality
- Hyperthymic personality
- Dysthymic personality
- Cyclothymic personality
- Exalted personality
- Anxious personality
- Emotive personality
Lichko’s classification of accentuated personalities
Russian psychiatrist Andrey Lichko developed Leonhard’s theory into a classification of accentuated personalities. The types included:
So let’s focus on the description of a schizoid personality, according to Lichko’s classification. One of the most noticeable traits of this type of accentuated personality is the tendency to theorize things and immerse oneself in the inner world.
This is a person who constantly thinks and analyzes themselves and life. They are extremely introverted and gain energy from solitary activities. While an individual with schizoid personality traits is engaged in intense thinking most of the time, they have little desire or energy for social and practical activities. They literally live in their inner world and enjoy it.
Someone with a schizoid personality is often an erudite and tends to have a high IQ. They are avid readers who boast vast knowledge of different things. They prefer careers in fields like science, philosophy and arts where they can fully unleash the potential of their highly abstract minds.
When it comes to romantic, social and professional relationships, things get tough for a schizoid personality. These people are emotionally detached, lack empathy and find it difficult to express their thoughts and feelings to others. They have a hard time relating to and establishing an emotional connection with another human being.
For this reason, they don’t do well in managerial jobs or career paths that involve social interaction. They are also extremely selective when it comes to their social circle. It basically includes only those people with whom they can discuss the topics of their interest and have meaningful conversations.
So what do you think? Should people with a schizoid personality be considered mentally ill?
Did you notice how many points in Lichko’s description of the schizoid type of accentuated personality fit the DSM-5 and ICD-10 criteria? So what does it mean?
It means that the US mental healthcare system clearly considers this type of personality a deviation from the norm. At the same time, the above-described theories by foreign psychiatrists seem to regard people with such characteristics as having distinct personality traits rather than being mentally ill.
It does make you think because it is not the only instance when certain behaviors and traits make their way into mental disorder manuals specifically in the USA.
For example, ADHD was discovered and classified by American psychiatrists. However, it is not recognized in some countries, such as Russia, and is diagnosed and treated differently in some others, such as France. There is still debate about whether it’s a valid diagnosis. In fact, some US psychiatrists, such as Thomas Szasz and Dr. Richard Saul, claim that it’s a fictitious disorder.
Just consider the following. When you receive a personality disorder diagnosis, you will most probably take medications and have regular appointments with mental health professionals. It means that you will rely on the healthcare system heavily for the rest of your life.
So what if all this is a part of our capitalist society’s never-ending game of greed? Could certain mental illness diagnoses have been invented in order to medicate as many people as possible? I will leave this idea to your judgment.
Let’s go back to the schizoid personality now.
So we have an emotionally detached, highly withdrawn person who is immersed in thoughts most of the time and has little or no interest in social activities. A person who doesn’t fit in and doesn’t want to. Someone who doesn’t understand or follow the unwritten rules of social behavior and etiquette.
Is it a portrait of a mentally ill individual or just someone who has fewer social needs than an average person?
Maybe some people are born with a lower need for belonging and relating to other human beings. Maybe they enjoy the elusive world of fantasies and introspection more than the mundane reality of everyday life. If they are happy and their behavior doesn’t harm other people, it’s their right to be and live this way.
After all, where is the border of normality and who decides on this? Maybe we should stop stigmatizing people for being different and appreciate them for what they are.
I believe that everyone can contribute to the world, no matter how social they are. Doing something good or significant doesn’t necessarily mean connecting with other people. In fact, some of the greatest thinkers in history are believed to have had schizoid personality traits. A few examples include Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Sigmund Freud, Stephen Hawking, and Isaac Asimov.
So, if you fit the descriptions above, don’t rush to consider yourself mentally ill just yet. First of all, ask yourself the following questions:
- Do your personality traits, thought patterns, or behaviors cause you or other people significant problems?
- If yes, do these problems affect your daily routine and different aspects of your life?
If the answer to both questions is no, then it is unlikely that you suffer from mental illness. You probably just have schizoid personality traits, like I do.
In other words, if your behaviors don’t harm you or other people, even if they are not socially acceptable; if you enjoy your lifestyle, however solitary and unconventional it may be, then you are just being yourself. And in our conformist world, it is not a bad thing at all.
Let’s just be ourselves and contribute to this world in our own unique way. And we don’t have to fit in to do that.
- Karl Leonhard. Akzentuierte Persönlichkeiten. 2. Auflage (Accentuated Personality, 2d edition). Berlin, 1976, ISBN 3-437-10447-0
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With the rise of technology, businesses are able to thrive in an ever-changing and increasingly digital world. This increased reliance on technology has led to a widening gap between the number of people who have access to these technologies and those who do not. The lack of access to these technologies slows down business development and innovation.
By combining numerous services to meet the client's business requirements. Explanation: Businesses can save money on software, platforms, and infrastructure by adopting a cloud-first strategy. They subscribe to a service provider who may deliver premium services at a lower cost rather than constructing their own tech stack.
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28 x 32 x 8 cm
Weight: About 1.41 KG
This bag can hold a 15-inch Macbook, clothes, books, folding umbrella, wallet and mobile phone, etc at the same time.
Leather Care and Corporate Orders
We source our leather from a reputable US-based tannery that focuses on sustainable leather production. As a result, our products are top grade and very suitable for corporate and client gifts. A useful and unique leather gift featuring the company’s logo or a special word will extend your brand for years. We have cooperated with several companies and clubs.
When LeatherNeo creates a brown leather travel bag, we do our best to avoid scratches on leather. Some rustic-looking leather definitely leaves a small mark, but the marks are not ugly, it displays a rustic aged looking. These scratches are typically very small and appear as subtle lines that are slightly darker than the surrounding area.
LeatherNeo is a great leather goods store with unique designs. We supply leather goods that are beautifully crafted and personalized to your needs. We do provide customized products that are designed according to your requirement and taste. We always try to serve them with the best quality service. If any product is not stock, we will refund the complete amount.
1 Default emboss in Gabriola or Times New Roman font.
2 Default fonts size: we will choose the best looking size according to the item size.
We always try to ship orders within two to four business working days. And if we have much orders to deliver then the order might get delayed by few days. We hope that our customers understand our terms and continue to purchase.
1 We usually ship your orders about 2-5 days later on average
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School is out for the summer. The time of year which parents dread. The kids are home all day and the parents have to work. Who is going to watch the children? They certainly can’t leave their children unsupervised. What are parents to do?
Send the children to Surf Art Camp! Surf Art Camp located at Beach Place Guest Houses at 1145 S. Atlantic Ave in Cocoa Beach is owned and managed by local community artist Mary Moon. Mary Moon offers children fun filled days where they can surf the waves and create art. Her camp offers the perfect combination for students to utilize both the body and mind. Students burn off energy while riding the waves under the guidance of a trained surf instructor. Instead of being indoors playing video games, the kids are outdoors enjoying the sun and fresh ocean air.
Along with surfing, students take art classes taught by Mary Moon herself. They learn different art techniques from mixed media, water color painting, sculpturing, and environmental art. With Mary’s 30 plus years of art teaching experience, the children are definitely in good hands.
Each session runs Monday thru Friday from 9am to 3pm throughout the summer months. The cost per session is $295, with board rentals costing an additional $25. The days are scheduled for half the students to surf in the morning for two and half hours, while the other half creates art. Then both groups break for lunch for an hour. After lunch the groups switch activities so that each day students have the chance to surf and create art. Please note that all Surf Art Camp counselors are first aid and CPR certified.
Parents interested in sending their children to Surf Art Camp can contact Mary at [email protected] or call her directly at 321-799-3432.
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A last one. |
I decided to write about Caramac, “The Caramel Flavour Bar”, the demise of which has been announced by its manufacturer Nestlé, because some headlines kept referring to it as a chocolate bar. Its recipe used treacle instead of cocoa, its lack of egg or gelatine making it vegetarian, and instead of the whole milk used by Cadbury’s in Dairy Milk bars, Caramac used skimmed milk.
I am also using the past tense because the news led to the near-complete disappearance of Caramac by people acting upon nostalgia in the shops, when declining sales in the present day prompted Nestlé’s decision, efficiently clearing shelves for other products they wish to sell. The simultaneous withdrawal of the Animal Bar, a chocolate bar aimed at children with pictures of animals on them, and the closure of a factory near Newcastle, were reported less often.
Unlike Coca-Cola’s rebranding of Lilt as a Fanta flavour, decried in the pages of “The Spectator” and incorrectly reported as the drink being withdrawn, this really is the end of a product, unless you buy the ingredients and make it yourself. My family has already been deprived by KP of their Brannigans crisps, my private joke being that their potent beef and mustard flavour, not reused on any of their brands, was decommissioned and put beyond use. Like Caramac, I only found Brannigans in discount stores and the occasional newsagent ahead of their withdrawal – perhaps I should have seen it coming, so fans of KP’s Roysters T-bone flavour crisps should stock up, to keep sales up, as petitions speak less loudly than cash.
Caramac was introduced in 1959 by Mackintosh’s, a maker of toffee that involved caramel in all its most famous brands, such as Quality Street, Rolo and Toffee Crisp. Merging in 1969 with Rowntree’s, manufacturers of Kit Kat, Smarties, Aero, After Eight, Black Magic, Polo mints, Fruit Pastilles, Fruit Gums, Yorkie and Lion bars, Nestlé took over the combined Rowntree Mackintosh in 1988 – chocolate products were branded under Nestlé, with Rowntree’s retained for the rest. I found all these products in my local supermarket, still being too established and commonplace for nostalgia to have taken form, except for how much larger tins of Quality Street used to be.
Nestlé themselves invented white chocolate with the Milkybar in 1936, and the caramel-infused Milkybar Gold variant is perhaps more sustainable for them than the separate brand of Caramac. However, like Caramac, the Australian and New Zealand versions of Milkybar don’t use cocoa butter, so adding treacle to those may get them back where they started. Any desire of mine for Caramac to be brought back wouldn’t be worth the effort, and if I did want a confectionery to be brought back, it would be Rowntree’s Cabana, a chocolate bar containing caramel, cherries and coconut – I’ve never had one, but I like the sound of it. | <urn:uuid:f6f3de3d-0e57-4bca-84c1-28851bf647a5> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.leighspence.net/2023/11/thats-way-money-goes-422.html | 2024-04-13T21:48:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.969135 | 664 |
Construction Tires Everything You Need to Keep Digging We dig what you do, which is why Les Schwab has the construction tires and knowhow to keep your equipment and job site up and running.
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I am hearing a lot of clients report they are noticing that they are getting irritated, angry, or shouting at their kids more. Some say they are biting their nails more or turning to alcohol more. When I hear this, I say "Good!" That usually gets their attention and stirs curiosity.
Then I go on to explain my belief that noticing these things is a good thing. When we have awareness about our thoughts, feelings and actions we then have a wonderful opportunity to choose something different. Maybe we choose to think about things differently (less extremely or pessimistically). Maybe we choose a different behavior (possibly a healthier one). Maybe we choose to communicate differently (possibly in a more respectful way).
I believe awareness is really the start of all change and growth. Without awareness, we are really unlikely to make changes in our life. I think this is at the heart of the counseling process. Therapy provides the dedicated time and structure to look at our lives strategically with awareness. Self-awareness is a powerful thing. It can provide an impetus to make changes to help us live more peaceful, joy-filled lives. Other-awareness, being able to pick up the cues other people are putting out so that we have a deeper understanding of what might be going on in their inner world can also lead to better relationships.
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Loss Prevention Grant Application
Lifespan Risk Services has been recognizing leaders and change agents in our system by providing funding for innovative efforts through education and research projects for many years. The core purpose of the loss prevention grant fund is to improve quality of care and decrease liability.
Application is open to all Lifespan employees and eligible affiliated physicians. The loss prevention grant fund will award up to a total of $125,000 for all grants funded in policy year (PY) 2024 to 2025.
This year priority will be given to proposals focused on multidisciplinary/multi-departmental/multi-hospital strategies aimed at:
- Reducing diagnostic/treatment errors, omissions, or delays
- Care communications/teamwork/escalation of care
- Professional wellness
The Lifespan Loss Prevention Grant Fund provides a source of funding for projects relating to the following:
- Quality of care improvement efforts: Liability related to processes and/or systems that impact the way we care for our patients and families.
- Professional liability (malpractice): Liability incurred as a result of errors in performing professional clinical services. In recognition that practitioner wellness affects professional practice and patient outcomes, grants related to this topic are encouraged.
- General liability: Liability related to premises, operations, and products.
Funding Use Restrictions
Funds that are awarded are to be used in the one-year grant fund period and are not intended to cover ongoing operational expenses or to fund permanent positions.
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, April 26, 2024.
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Learn this amazing dance today....Bachata has taken the world by storm.
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In this beginner series you will learn the following:
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Ever wanted to see all the photos you’ve uploaded to your blog in one place? Head over to Picasa Web Albums and now you can! We’ve been working closely with the Picasa team on this project – all the photos you’ve uploaded since December will appear in an album there, and we’re working on migrating your older photos as well. (It’ll take a while though – there are a lot of them.)
Each of your blogs now has its own album in Picasa Web Albums, which is exciting because you now have a photo management interface for your blog’s photos – for example you could order prints, use the fancy email this photo feature, or easily embed the album somewhere else on the web. Be careful when you delete photos though, because deletions will affect both your blog and its album. Lastly, Blogger photos are now part of Picasa Web Albums’ 1GB of free quota, which can be upgraded. | <urn:uuid:a0308a92-72e6-4f7b-bbb5-ece7c90b7039> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.lilken.net/2023/05/blogger-and-picasa-web-albums.html | 2024-04-13T22:14:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.96439 | 205 |
The A15 has been blocked in both directions following a crash.
The incident happened at the crossroads of the B1202 Heath Lane and Metheringham Heath Lane at about 7am today, Wednesday, January 22.
Follow our live blog below for the latest updates on the developing situation.
Police issue statement
Lincolnshire Police has confirmed that the crash involved two cars at the Nocton Heath A15 crossroads with the B1202 Heath Lane.
A spokesman said: “A collision between two cars was reported to us at 7.08am. This happened at the Nocton Heath crossroads with Heath Lane (B1202).
“No one has been injured but the vehicles are blocking the road. Recovery of these is being arranged.”
Google Traffic shows the crossroads is now clear. We’ve got a call into the police to find out more about the incident.
Crime Commissioner warns of fog
Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones has urged people to take extra care this morning as Lincolnshire is shrouded in deep fog.
A foggy drive with some icy roads on way to the train today. Take care if you’re driving this morning.
— Marc Jones PCC (@MarcJonesLincs) January 22, 2020
Early start to take part in serious organised crime review work. Vital that we develop a genuine joined up response to SOC to reduce crime and keep communities #safertogether pic.twitter.com/RCdQ5JDzUt
Google Traffic Maps shows the situation at the crossroads
Google shows red lines at the crossroads, meaning slow traffic.
What we know so far
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I had a little bit of a catch-up with Korn’s mid-to-late 2000s releases on Amazon recently. For some reason, the young-me never picked up 2003’s follow-up to Untouchables; Take A Look In The Mirror, which was unusual, especially considering that this was the last record the band did with the full original line-up. I really think Silveria’s drumming, whilst not incredibly technical, is extremely unique, and is noticeably missing from the later Korn stuff (as is Head’s guitar work). That’s not a diss on the drummers that came alongside / after him – it’s just it is hard to not notice an unique style, if you get what I mean.
Unfortunately, the “original five”‘s last record together wasn’t the most inspired thing that they’ve ever done. It isn’t necessarily bad in the grand scheme of things, but it is completely Korn-by-numbers, through and through. The whole thing smacks of their tried and tested formula, made even more consumable by the Untouchables-grade polished production. There’s even a track (“Alive”) where the instrumentation in the chorus (not the vocal) is pretty much exactly the same as “Need To” from their debut album (I’ve posted comparison videos at the end of the blog). I did some research and found out that “Alive” was the original version of “Need To” from Korn’s first demo and it has been re-recorded for this record.
On top of all that, sneak 30 seconds of bagpipes in somewhere along the way and hey fucking presto – another Korn record. Also, I get the sneaking suspicion that this record has a similar deal going on as that with Metallica’s Load and Reload; it came out suspiciously quickly after Untouchables (even more suspicious when you consider the gap between Issues and Untouchables) and has more or less the same vibe, minus the weird electronics shit that broke up the previous album.
So is this an album of tracks left over from the previous record? Maybe, maybe not. Does this CD sound like an album of tracks left over from the previous record? Yes. Yes it does. Despite this, things are still fairly heavy – I guess helping me to appreciate this is the full-band dynamic that would become absent on future records. There are some Korn klassics here as well; most metalheads know “Right Now”, “Did My Time” and “Y’All Want A Single”, but there are also some hidden gems in here, as well as some total fucking stinkers. If you love the klassic Korn template then pick this up because it’s cheap as fuck everywhere now. If you don’t, then, well, don’t bother. | <urn:uuid:ef94b3e3-8c71-492b-81ba-2f8cf5d58b12> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.linesinwax.com/2014/03/28/korn-take-a-look-in-the-mirror-2003/ | 2024-04-13T21:35:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.967114 | 634 |
- Bank of America survey shows largest bonds overweight versus equities since 2009.
- Global government bonds lost almost a fifth of value in 2022, drawing in investors.
- Bond yield curve is also ‘inverted’, drawing recession predictions and contributing to banks crisis.
- Liontrust managers comment on where they find value in global bonds.
Professional investors are favouring bonds over equities to a degree not seen since the global financial crisis, according to a key banking survey.
When we consider the repricing of the bond market over the last year or two, this probably shouldn’t be viewed as a surprising statistic.
For example, yields on 5-year US government bonds rose from around 1.25% at the start of 2022 to near 4.0% by the end.
Seemingly small yield changes (i.e. 2.75 percentage points in this example) can have a much bigger impact on the value of bonds, in a relationship known as duration – the level of sensitivity of bond prices to yield changes. The FTSE World Government Bond Index has a duration of 7.6 years, meaning it moves 7.6% for every one percentage point change in yields. In 2022, its total return was -18%, as substantial price losses more than offset income received.
This magnitude of price move is clearly likely to attract the interest of active fund managers, as it has done for Aitken Ross of the Liontrust Sustainable Investment team: “After government bonds suffered their worst returns in 20 years in 2022, we took advantage of rebased valuations to increase allocation to the asset class and raise portfolio duration.”
The shift up in bond yields in 2022 reflected a sea change in expectations for interest rate increases from central banks, as they began to rapidly raise rates in order to tackle persistent inflation. This shift was accompanied by an uplift in bond market volatility, a development which was welcomed by Donald Phillips of Liontrust’s Global Fixed Income team:
“In the second half of 2022, we increased duration above our neutral level of 4.5 for the first time since the strategic funds launched in 2018 and we have been very active in dynamically managing it around this level to capture the fluctuations in yields as ‘peak rate’ forecasts have see-sawed in both scale and timeline.”
The sentiment is echoed by John Husselbee of Liontrust’s Multi-Asset team in their new recent review of asset allocation, in which he also considers the relative value on offer in different segments of bond markets:
“We believe now is an attractive entry point for high yield and corporate bonds because of the spreads that are available versus government bonds. Global high yield spreads are now comparable to levels seen in 2016 and the Covid pandemic.
“The yields are sufficiently rewarding to compensate for potentially higher default levels. High-yield assets tend to have shorter durations than government bonds, so this will help reduce our interest rate sensitivity at the margin.
“The yields on gilts have drifted to above 3% and these could continue to rise in line with base rates. They now offer the prospect of delivering real yields over the medium term once the inflationary spike abates.”
Data from the Bank of America, which conducts a global monthly fund manager survey of around 300 participants responsible for assets of over $700bn, highlights that these managers are not alone in seeing bond market value.
The survey canvasses views on topics such as economic forecasts of growth and inflation, central bank policy expectations, asset allocation, and sector and style preferences. The standout data point from April’s report – released earlier this week – was that investors’ net allocation to bonds versus equities has hit its largest overweight position since March 2009.
The bond market’s sell off has had other consequences aside from catching the attention of asset allocators. One aspect which has been brought sharply into view recently is the shape of the yield curve.
In very simple terms, the yield curve plots the level of yield available on a bond against the length of the loan (the bond’s maturity) in years. For a variety of reasons, this curve is normally upward sloping, with higher yields offered by longer-dated bonds.
When it is inverted, short-dated bonds offer great yields than longer-dated bonds. This is often cited as a recession indicator, as one of the key determinants of yield curve shape is central bank interest rates; an inverted curve suggests interest rates are forecast to get lower, with the implication that central bank rate cuts would stem from weakening economic conditions.
Yield curves are currently inverted and have been, in the US at least, since the middle of last year. One side effect has been that bank depositors have begun to shop around, encouraged by the relatively high level of short-term interest rates available in bond markets when compared with more meagre rates on banking accounts. This risk of deposit flight was one of the key factors in the confidence mini-crisis suffered by the banking sector in March following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
This crisis may have wider ramifications for the bond market beyond just the banking sector, with monetary policy acting as a feedback loop. If banks respond to balance sheet concerns by tightening lending standards, the overall supply of credit in the economy may contract. This would have a negative impact on economic activity akin to a rate increase from a central bank and therefore may reduce the need for such hikes. As we have established, changes to rate expectations can have big implications for bond yields and prices.
As Phil Milburn (Global Fixed Income team) explains “Lending standards had already been tightening significantly before Silicon Valley Bank and Signature failed. This tightening in lending standards, and fall in economic sentiment, can do some of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary tightening job for it.
In March we increased the size of our yield curve ‘steepener’, by taking net duration exposure in the 15+ year maturity bucket to zero. The lower predicted terminal Fed funds rates and weakening growth outlook have already led to some steepening (or reduced curve inversion) and we expect much more normalisation to follow.”
Ross agrees “The full effect of the significant monetary policy tightening on the economy is still to be felt and a tightening in bank lending standards will surely follow from SVBs collapse, which will add to the economic headwinds.
“Given this, we believe that the market is pricing in too many rate hikes and expect that we are close to the peak in interest rates.”
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DWBH COMING SOON
DWBH Homewares is known for its unique style of home and gift products that enhance living spaces. We recently acquired this brand and look forward to continuing the 'Don't Worry Be Happy' spirit, sharing our commitment to creativity, quality, and passion. We are excited to bring new and innovative products to our market in early 2024.
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Janus LightWool is an extra fine and soft single jersey quality which feels extremely light and breathable. These unique qualities make the garment ideal for use in spring and summer, as well as the perfect 1st layer during winter. The light quality has a cooling effect in hot weather, and feels warm to the skin on cooler days. The 100 % extra fine merino wool has a natural UV protection. The lightWool fabric is verified by Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 and contains no harmful substances for your skin. | <urn:uuid:c4b51d7d-3cc7-43fd-b0bf-d57a82103630> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.littlenorway.ro/ro/25-femei | 2024-04-13T22:46:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.945076 | 107 |
Swedish brand Oatly has taken advertising to new heights with its most recent London campaign.
Following on from successful campaigns in major transport hubs like Kings Cross station, Oatly has taken its message to the sides of buildings around Shoreditch.
The billboard-style wall murals depict a traditional glass milk bottle, emblazoned with the simple slogan “Ditch Milk”. The image is accompanied by the message that swapping to oat milk could reduce a consumer’s CO2 emissions by 73%.
The creation of the mural advert lines up with the London Coffee Festival and aims to encourage coffee drinkers to swap to nondairy milk options. The event, housed at the Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane in Shoreditch, is taking place this weekend, and aims to brings together “discerning coffee lovers and those working in the coffee scene.”
Response to the adverts has been overwhelmingly positive, similarly to their original “It’s like milk, but made for humans” print campaign last year. One Instagram user commented on an image of the mural, “[t]his is brilliant! Hope to see more of these kind [sic] of adverts popping up everywhere!”
According to a press release from the brand “[t]he original idea behind Oatly was to find a way to make a nutritious alternative to milk without going through the body of a cow.”
Plant-Based Milk Rises in Popularity
Oat milk has become a popular option for those looking for a dairy-free addition to their coffee. It is the most recent addition to Starbucks‘ range of plant-based milk, customers can also choose from almond, soy and coconut milk at the coffee chain.
The popularity of plant-based milk means it is also more readily available, with many brands recognizing the benefits of offering dairy-free options. Starbucks recently announced that it is altering its rewards program to include free upgrades to vegan milk.
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If you're lactose intolerant, lactase pills may help you enjoy an occasional ice cream cone or the cheese on a charcuterie board. The lactase enzyme in the pill makes this possible by aiding in the digestion of dairy products. Side effects aren't likely, but can include allergic reactions.
What’s Lactose Intolerance?
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A fairly common condition, lactose intolerance affects an estimated 36 percent of Americans to some degree, according to the Cleveland Clinic. You'll likely know if you have it: Those who are lactose intolerant can experience uncomfortable symptoms such as nausea, cramps, gas, bloating or diarrhea typically 30 minutes to 2 hours after drinking milk or eating dairy products, notes the Cleveland Clinic. Darting to the bathroom may become a habit.
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The condition occurs when your small intestine isn't producing enough of a lactase enzyme to digest lactose, a milk sugar, according to the Mayo Clinic.
But, those who are lactose intolerant can limit uncomfortable symptoms in several ways, including choosing smaller portions of dairy or eating lactose-reduced or lactose-free products, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Read more: How Is Lactose-Free Milk Made?
All About Lactase Pills
Another way to combat digestive upset from dairy is to take over-the-counter drops or tablets that contain lactase enzymes — like Dairy Ease or Lactaid Fast Act — as they may help your body break down lactose.
In order for these products to work, you should take lactase enzyme pills immediately before consuming dairy products, says Dina Khader, MS, RD, a dietitian based in Mount Kisco, New York. You can also add the drops to a carton of milk, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
But, as the Mayo Clinic cautions, not everyone who is lactose intolerant will experience the benefits of lactase enzymes. Also, lactose intolerance can affect people differently, in terms of the severity of symptoms, depending on how much lactase your body produces on its own, notes Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Another thing to know is that some people may experience allergic reactions to lactase enzyme supplements, Khader says. While rare, anaphylaxis, which is a serious and life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs when your immune system overreacts to an allergen, is the most extreme side effect, but other allergic reactions could include headaches and diarrhea, she says.
What to Know and Do
Most people who are lactose intolerant can enjoy small amounts of dairy products without experiencing symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic, and it may be possible to build up tolerance to some dairy products.
Lactose intolerance affects individuals differently, and some people may be able to better tolerate full-fat dairy products, like whole milk and cheeses, easier than reduced or no-fat dairy products, the Mayo Clinic says. You'll have to try things out and see how you feel.
Aged cheeses, which tend to be harder in texture and include parmesan, Swiss and cheddar, have the lowest lactose content, Khader says. Soft cheeses like cottage cheese, mozzarella and camembert have higher lactose content, she says.
Also, some people who are lactose intolerant are still able to eat cultured milk products, such as yogurt, without experiencing symptoms because the bacteria used in the culturing process can break down lactose, according to the Mayo Clinic.
If you're lactose intolerant, it's important to pay attention to labels and know which foods may have lactose in them, according to Go Dairy Free. Some products that are labeled "nondairy," like coffee creamers, might still contain lactose if they contain ingredients derived from milk.
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What would a novel be without a good antagonist or two? There are some wonderful “Rival” archetypes that you might consider developing to give your novel depth and provide strong conflict.
Last week we looked at some of the archetypes that can be found in allies and friends of the protagonist.
Your novel needs a cast of characters, all playing specific roles. And sometimes a character will play different roles at different points in the story. Think of these as masks a character might wear.
We all slip into a variety of roles in our lives, as I mentioned in the earlier posts on this topic. This will depend on who we’re with and what the situation is. A best friend might take on a Magi role when giving needed, hard advice. But that same friend might turn into a Joker archetype when he’s had a few drinks, and might even act patronizingly, assuming a type of King archetype if his “domain” is threatened.
Archetypes resonate deep within us, and so when we writers apply archetypal attributes to our characters, our readers find it easier to relate to and connect with those characters.
Let’s take a look at some of the Rival archetypes. Maybe you’ll discover one or two that might have a place in your current story.
A rival might be an outright antagonist—someone standing in your hero’s way—or he might not mean any harm but just creates conflict.
A rival’s negative feelings toward the hero might be clear or subconscious. A rival might purposely cause obstacles for the hero or he might do so unknowingly.
We all understand what a Nemesis character is like. He’s the out-and-out bad guy that wants to stop our hero. He’s always looking for an opportunity to make things go awry. He’s looking out for number one—himself.
But let’s take a look at some other Rival archetypes.
The Joker is clever and witty, and his pranks and quick mouth get him—and the hero—into trouble. Think of a guy’s embarrassing good friend that he just can’t say no to. He’s the one prodding the hero into doing stupid stuff the hero will regret later. The Joker means no harm, but sometimes he just can’t help himself when it comes to getting into trouble.
The Joker may be a girlfriend who is always making light of a bad situation. She might always grab the attention at a party and feels hurt when she isn’t at the center. Her gossip might cause problems for the heroine, but that may not be her intention.
The Jester is similar to the Joker but the difference is she really means well and wants to help the heroine. Though a Joker wants to help, his efforts often are laughable at best and cause grave damage at worst. A Jester might get into trouble often and need the heroine to come rescue her. She’s a handful, but the heroine loves her. Some great Jesters are Joxer in Xena and the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz.
The Investigator needs little explanation. This character is always snooping into things, nosy and obtrusive, and he’s insecure. He needs to know every detail before he can act or make a decision, which drives people crazy. An Investigator might insist on doing everything correctly and honorably because she’s afraid of getting into trouble.
This character type may question everything the hero does and might try to control him. She may be a worrywart who saps the hero’s energy to the point of exasperation.
The Pessimist is also fairly self-explanatory. This Rival creates problems because of her negative attitude, which brings everyone down. Think of Eeyore. The Pessimist also expresses constant disapproval of everything the hero does. It takes a lot of commitment and energy for the hero to keep trying to uplift the Pessimist.
The Psychic thinks she knows it all. Maybe sometimes she does. She tends to be arrogant and says “I told you so” often. She tries to predict all the possible outcomes, giving her strong opinion of what the heroine should do in a given situation.
If she’s wrong—well, there’s always someone else or something to blame for that. She might be smart and savvy, and she wants to be held in high regard. A good type of this character might be one who gives advice and wants what’s best for the hero. She might even want to remain anonymous and stay hidden.
Rival archetypes add abrasiveness and conflict. Rivals may be competitive with the hero, or jealous, or feel they’re smarter and so deserve better. A Rival might feel he’s justified in stopping the hero because he believes in his cause. Or he just might enjoy being a bully.
I hope this look at various archetypes has gotten your creative juices stirring. Don’t settle for stereotyped characters—or weak or boring ones. Remember, characters make a story great, so spend time thinking through the types of characters your story needs to showcase your concept and premise. Then look into these archetypes to see is any of them might have a place in your novel.
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A metal dining table is chic, sleek and always in style. Check out the list of three easy decorating tips below to start incorporating it into your home today!
Styling with a Metal Dining Table
- Incorporate wood. Metal and wood go together like birds of a feather. Pair a wood chair with a metal table for an aesthetic that’s at once trendy and timeless.
- Consider patina. A little bit of distress goes a long way, especially on a metal table. Patina (another name for “distressed surface”) is also the perfect way to bring out a rustic feel.
Mix and match. The great thing about metal is that it’s versatile; it almost always comes in a neutral hue that matches (and mixes) with everything. Experiment with different-colored decor; a blue vase here, a brown chair there, a black-iron table here, for instance, will get the mix-and-match job done! | <urn:uuid:7f2639ed-c5d6-40b6-9b82-4b2c62404728> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.livingspaces.com/departments/furniture/dining-room/dining-tables?base_material=Metal | 2024-04-13T21:36:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.871732 | 237 |
Parents and guardians are invited to join the Lambton Kent District School Board's Parent Involvement Committee on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7-8:30 p.m. for a virtual presentation by leadership and relationship expert and author Dr. Karyn Gordon on “Building Confidence."
Pre-registration for the online event is not required. Join the presentation at http://tiny.cc/BuildingConfidence (password: LKDSB).
Learn three strategies parents/guardians can use to build their kids' confidence for parents/guardians and educators (Grades K-12). The personal attitudes of kids and teens affect everything from their dating and friendships to their motivation and body image. In this keynote, Dr. Karyn Gordon will help parents/guardians understand the power of personal attitudes on the behavior of their kids and teens. More importantly, it will uncover what parents/guardians can do to 'bridge the gap' and help them build their confidence.
In this keynote, parents will learn:
- How their child / teens' confidence impacts every one of their choices and behaviors (i.e. peer pressure, friendships, risk-taking, communication, etc.);
- How to inspire them to take responsibility, increasing confidence and reducing anxiety; and
- Three simple strategies to 'bridge the gap' and start building their confidence.
Closed captioning will be provided by Canadian Hearing Services.
Please see the poster for more information.
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Hand specialist extends services to Lutcher
Published 12:02 am Saturday, May 14, 2022
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LUTCHER — St. James Parish Hospital is excited to welcome a new provider to its growing list of independent specialty clinics.
Amanda Berdon, PA-C, hand specialist with Ortho LA, is now seeing patients in Lutcher. Amanda serves patients in need of orthopedic care for the hand, wrist and/or forearm.
Amanda received a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Harding University where she also went on to earn her master of science in physician assistant studies.
She is nationally certified by the Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the both the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants.
“We are extremely excited to continue to expand orthopedic services in St. James Parish,” said Jennifer Lambert, physician clinic manager.
“Our new Therapy Center offers many wonderful tools for hand therapy, so having a Hand Specialist right next door will be great for our patients.”
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Louisiana State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Lafourche Parish
Published 6:45 am Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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Cut Off – On August 23, 2022, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Detectives assigned to the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were called to investigate a shooting incident involving the Port Fourchon Harbor Police Department and Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.
At approximately 12:00 p.m., the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding an armed individual involved in a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 200 block of West 133rd Street. Upon arrival, Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies and an officer with the Port Fourchon Harbor Police Department were fired upon by a subject at the residence. This resulted in the Harbor Police officer discharging his service weapon and striking the subject who was later identified as 32-year-old Geraldo Reyes of Cut Off. Reyes ultimately died at the scene. No law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident.
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Pediatric and Neonatal Medicine
One of the most important roles of pediatricians is to collaborate with parents and carers to ensure that children receive the best care possible. And the goal of neonatal medicine is to prevent and minimize complications caused by prematurity or other medical conditions. This necessitates a multidisciplinary approach in which neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists collaborate to provide the best care possible. The subspecialization of pediatric and neonatal medicine will be discussed at the conference and the up-to-date contents will be shared
The unique challenge that pediatric surgeons face is the requirement to tailor their approach to the child's age and size. Children's organs and tissues are still developing, making them smaller and more delicate than adults. This means that pediatric surgeons must employ specialized equipment and techniques in order to reduce the risk of complications and provide the best possible outcomes for their young patients.
An important aspect of pediatric neurology is the management of chronic conditions. Many neurological conditions require ongoing care and management, and pediatric neurologists work with children and their families to develop long-term treatment plans that address both the immediate and long-term needs of the child. From this domain, we gather and learn the Early diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions that have a significant impact on a child's overall health and well-being, as well as their ability to learn and develop.
Pediatric immunology experts work with children and their families to provide comprehensive care that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of immunological disorders. They are also important in research and innovation. They can advance our understanding of the immune system and develop new treatments for children with immunological disorders by conducting research and pediatric clinical trials. This research could focus on the development of new medications, the investigation of new diagnostic tools, or the identification of new ways to support and care for children with immunological disorders.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Child and adolescent psychiatry experts also play an important role in promoting children's and adolescents' emotional and social development. Early intervention for mental health disorders can help prevent the development of more serious problems and improve outcomes for children and adolescents. They collaborate with families and carers to provide guidance and support in dealing with difficult behaviors and emotional issues.
Pediatric nutrition ensures that children receive adequate nutrients for growth and development. This includes macronutrients, as well as micronutrients One of the challenges of pediatric nutrition, is ensuring that children receive a healthy and balanced diet, particularly in the face of picky eating habits, food allergies or intolerances, and cultural or economic barriers.They also play an important role in preventing and managing childhood obesity, addressing nutritional deficiencies, and other health conditions that can impact a child's nutritional status.
Pediatric dentistry experts monitor the development of children's teeth and jaws, looking for potential issues that may need early intervention. Common pediatric dental procedures may include dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, fillings, and extractions. The key element of pediatric dentistry is creating a positive and comfortable environment for children. They may also use behavior management techniques to help children feel more at ease during dental procedures. This can include techniques such as distraction, positive reinforcement, and the use of nitrous oxide or other sedation methods when necessary.
Pediatric emergency medicine
Pediatric emergency medicine physicians also work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as pediatric nurses, respiratory therapists, and radiology technicians, to provide comprehensive care to children in emergency situations. They may also collaborate with specialists in other areas of medicine, such as surgery and critical care, to ensure that children receive the necessary care and management for their condition. Pediatric emergency medicine uses specialized equipment and techniques to care for children in emergency situations. This may include using specialized medications, devices, and equipment designed specifically for children.
Pediatric Infectious disease
This may involve performing diagnostic tests, such as blood tests, cultures, and imaging studies, to identify the underlying cause of an infection. Treatment may include prescribing antibiotics, antiviral medications, or other medications to manage the infection. In addition to treating individual patients, pediatric infectious disease specialists also play an important role in public health efforts to prevent and control infectious diseases. From this Clinical pediatrics conference, we can discuss the key challenges of pediatric infectious disease in managing infections in vulnerable populations, such as infants, children with weakened immune systems, and children with pediatric chronic medical conditions.
Pediatric physical therapy
Pediatric physical therapy often involves a combination of exercises, stretches, and other therapeutic techniques designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Physical therapists may also use specialized equipment, such as walkers, braces, and adaptive equipment, to help children achieve their therapy goals. In addition to providing direct care to children, pediatric physical therapists also work closely with families and caregivers to provide education and support. This may involve providing information on how to continue therapy exercises and techniques at home, as well as addressing any concerns or questions regarding the child condition or treatment plan.
Developmental pediatrics covers a wide range of conditions and disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disabilities, speech and language delays, intellectual disabilities, and motor coordination disorders. Once a child has been diagnosed with a developmental or behavioral disorder, developmental pediatricians work with families and other healthcare providers to develop a treatment plan. Developmental pediatricians also conduct research to improve our understanding of these conditions and to develop more effective treatments. Research may focus on a wide range of topics, from the causes of developmental disorders to the development of new therapies and interventions.
Pediatric rehabilitation is a subspecialty of rehabilitation medicine that focuses on assessing, treating, and managing children and adolescents who have disabilities or injuries that impair their ability to function in daily life. Pediatric rehabilitation covers a wide range of conditions, including cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, congenital disabilities, neuromuscular disorders, developmental delays, and chronic illnesses like cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and cancer. Occupational therapists work with children to help them perform daily tasks like dressing, feeding, and bathing. They also aid in the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in children. Speech-language pathologists work with children to help them improve their communication skills, which include speech, language, and social communication
Pediatric urology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of urological conditions in children, including infants, toddlers, and teenagers. Urology is a branch of medicine that deals with the urinary system and the male reproductive system. Pediatric urologists are specialized physicians who have received additional training in the evaluation and management of children urological disorders.
Pediatric Critical Care
Pediatric critical care is a highly specialized field of medicine that focuses on the care of critically ill or injured children, including infants, toddlers, and teenagers. This field requires highly skilled physicians and healthcare professionals who are trained in providing intensive medical care to children with life-threatening conditions. Pediatric critical care teams are trained to provide advanced life support to critically ill children. This may include airway management, mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic support, and continuous cardiac and respiratory monitoring. These advanced techniques and technologies allow pediatric critical care specialists to closely monitor a children condition and adjust their treatment plan as needed.
Pediatric trauma is a medical term used to describe injuries that occur in children, including infants, toddlers, and teenagers. Pediatric trauma is a serious issue that requires immediate medical attention. In some cases, pediatric trauma can be life-threatening and can cause long-term disability or death. Therefore, it is important for parents and caregivers to take steps to prevent pediatric trauma and to seek medical attention as soon as possible if a child is injured. Common types of pediatric trauma include Head injuries, Fractures, Burns, Abdominal injuries, and Spinal cord injuries.
Pediatric nursing is a specialized area of nursing that focuses on the care of children from birth through adolescence. Pediatric nurses play a critical role in promoting child health and wellness. They work with families to develop healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and exercise and provide education on preventing illnesses and injuries. Overall, pediatric nursing is a rewarding and challenging field that requires a strong knowledge base in child development, anatomy and physiology, and pediatric-specific diseases and conditions. They work with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, pharmacists, and social workers, to develop treatment plans and provide comprehensive care to children with acute and chronic illnesses.
Pediatric radiology is a specialized area of medical imaging that focuses on diagnosing and treating medical conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric radiologists must use specialized techniques to minimize radiation exposure and optimize image quality. We will gather and engage about specialized training and expertise in pediatric imaging, and pediatric radiologists who play a vital role in diagnosing and treating pediatric medical conditions in, children, and adolescents. This field combines the use of advanced imaging technologies, such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound, with a deep understanding of pediatric anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Children have different body sizes and proportions than adults, and their organs and tissues may be more sensitive to radiation exposure.
Pediatric pharmacology is the study of how medications interact with children's bodies, and how to use drugs safely and effectively in the pediatric population. Children are not just small adults, and their bodies have unique pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic differences that require specific considerations when prescribing and administering medications. Pediatric pharmacology needs to balance the potential benefits of medication with the potential risks and side effects. Pediatric pharmacologists also work to optimize medication dosing and administration to ensure maximum therapeutic benefit while minimizing adverse effects. This can involve using different formulations of medication, such as liquid suspensions or chewable tablets, to make it easier for children to take medications. It can also involve adjusting medication doses based on a child's weight or age or using pediatric pharmacokinetics modeling to estimate the optimal dosing regimen.
Child neurology is a medical subspecialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders in children, from infancy to adolescence. Child neurologists are experts in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy in children. They work with a team of pediatric healthcare professionals, including pediatricians, neurosurgeons, and epileptologists, to develop individualized treatment plans for each child based on their unique needs and medical history. Child neurology is a rapidly evolving field, with new research and treatments emerging all the time. As a result, child neurologists must stay up-to-date with the latest developments in their field and continually improve their knowledge and skills. They must also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with families, as many neurological conditions in children require ongoing care and management.
Maternal and child health
Maternal and child health is a public health field that focuses on the health and well-being of women, infants, children, and adolescents. MCH is a crucial aspect of global health, as improving maternal and child health can have significant impacts on reducing poverty, promoting economic development, and improving overall health outcomes. MCH programs also play a critical role in promoting equity and addressing health disparities. MCH programs aim to address these disparities by improving access to healthcare services, addressing social determinants of health, and promoting community engagement and empowerment. Improving maternal and child health is a crucial step toward achieving global health goals, reducing poverty, and promoting economic development.
Global pediatrics also involves addressing the social determinants of health that affect children around the world. Poverty, lack of education, and social inequality can all have a negative impact on children's health, and addressing these issues requires a multidisciplinary approach that involves not only Pediatric healthcare providers but also policymakers, community leaders, and other stakeholders. An important area of global pediatrics is nutrition. Malnutrition is a major problem in many parts of the world, with millions of children suffering from undernutrition, stunting, and wasting. Adequate nutrition is critical for children's growth and development, and addressing malnutrition requires a comprehensive approach that includes not only the provision of food but also education about nutrition.
Child Developmental and behavioural pediatrics
Child developmental and behavioral pediatrics is a field of medicine that focuses on the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of children, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of developmental and behavioral disorders. The key area that focuses on child developmental and behavioral pediatrics is early childhood development. This period of life is critical for the development of language, motor skills, social-emotional skills, and other key areas. In addition to developmental disorders, child developmental and behavioral pediatrics also addresses a wide range of behavioral disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and disruptive behavior disorders. Child developmental and behavioral pediatrics also emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care. This may involve working with other healthcare providers, such as speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and psychologists.
The treatment of pediatric cancer typically involves a multidisciplinary approach, with a team of medical professionals working together to develop an individualized treatment plan for each child. Research is also a critical component of pediatric oncology, as it can lead to new treatments and therapies for childhood cancer. Clinical trials are essential for advancing the field of pediatric oncology and improving outcomes for children with cancer. Other types of cancer that affect children and adolescents include brain tumors, lymphomas, and solid tumors such as neuroblastoma and Wilms' tumor.
Pediatric cardiology is a constantly evolving field, with new advancements in technology and treatment options emerging regularly. Other advancements include the use of 3D printing to create models of the heart for surgical planning and the use of telemedicine to provide remote access to specialized care for children in underserved areas. Pediatric cardiologists also play a critical role in the ongoing care and support of children with heart conditions. This includes monitoring the child's condition over time, providing regular check-ups, and addressing any concerns or questions the family may have.
Pediatric pulmonology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders in children and adolescents. Pediatric pulmonologists also play a critical role in the management of sleep-disordered breathing in children, such as obstructive sleep apnea. This condition can significantly impact a child's sleep quality and overall health, and it may require the use of a continuous positive airway pressure machine to improve breathing during sleep. Asthma is one of the most common respiratory disorders in children, and it can be a chronic condition that requires ongoing management. | <urn:uuid:153fc141-6e08-4339-958d-54de219a5461> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.longdom.com/clinical-pediatrics/sessions | 2024-04-13T21:50:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.947056 | 2,972 |
One is the darling of Britain and the other is the queen of the United States.
While Daisy Rowe and the Muse of Arizona, attended the Prince Trust’s Leopard Awards on Wednesday night at Goldsmith’s Hall in London.
The 28-year-old Daisy shows her long-legged figure in a magnificent high-necked black long gown, while a 29-year-old Arizona caught her attention in a pink jumpsuit.
Daisy looks sensational, as she places the sexy figure on her honed figure.
Her skirt blew a chic bardot collar and then continued to tighten her bust.
The most prominent feature of this skirt is the height of the cross, showing her high above the black high heels.
Daisy produced a sophisticated display, decorated with pearl necklaces, and enhanced its striking features with a simple makeover jacket.
Her smooth dark hair locks in sexy messy waves, and she completes the look of the clutch that matches.
Daisy looks at her character, working while setting a storm in the event.
Arizona also caught the eye in this incident, as she showed off her slim body in her figure in a pink jumpsuit.
Sleeveless figures show her waist and long legs.
Know her style rules, she raised her height in a pair of red high heels.
Arizona is apparently accustomed to making makeup by relying on her naturally eye catching features.
Her chestnut lock slipped off her face and was fashioned into a chic center bun.
Claudia Winkleman was also present at the event and produced a stylish show with an all-black appearance.
She finished her look with the iconic eyeliner, matching the stylish hanging earrings.
Kitty Kitty Spencer made sure she was wearing a pink Long Gown Dress suppliers standing in the sea full of celebrities.
The figure focused on her sensational figure, she put it together with a pair of pointed white high heels.
When she was posing with Amber Le Bon’s model, she was happy to look at it.
Supermodel Yasmin Le Bon’s daughter looks perfect on her strapless fancy midi dress.
Her lock is locked on both sides to show off her amazing features, and she comes with a pair of shaky earrings.
Amanda Cronin wore a gorgeous white dress that looked very charming and shrugged off with faux fur.
She wore a flawless make-up coat and several pieces of jewelery.
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In LosArcanos.com we are creating a new Tarot deck, with exclusive footage created to transmit the feminine consciousness and energy of the New Age, that will soon see on our site as well try that may get printed
The Hierophant o Hierophant symbolized religion through the image of the Pope. Religion is the recognition of the link between man and God. Its function is to unveil the mysteries and esoteric doctrines.
The Hierophant speaks to us of compassion and charity. The help you give to others does not bring you direct benefits. He teaches us perseverance, loyalty, patience and perseverance in the face of obstacles. The teachings of the Hierophant have not changed significantly over the centuries or in different parts of the world. He teaches us to respect the faith and beliefs of others. His most important teaching is: “By their fruits you shall know them,” that is, the actions of a person speak more than his words.
In addition to churches, there are schools, clubs, teams, companies and societies. Hierophant represents all this because its realm are structured groups with assigned rules and roles. Such environments emphasize belief systems: facts, rules, procedures and rituals. Members are rewarded ​​for the following conventions. They develop a group identity. Hierophant is one of three cards that focuses on the group.
In readings, Hierophant often represents learning with knowledgeable experts or teachers. This card also means institutions and their values. Hierophant is a symbol of the need to comply with rules or fixed situations. Your appearance in a reading may show that you are struggling with a strength that is not innovative, free-spirit, or individual. Groups can be enriching or suffocating, depending on the circumstances. Sometimes we need to follow a program or embrace tradition, other times, we have to trust ourselves. | <urn:uuid:04c23737-a9ae-45d6-bb52-946f05a1f7aa> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.losarcanos.com/en/tarot-the-hierophant.php | 2024-04-13T21:31:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.960207 | 387 |
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Randy Blythe’s bid to be paid damages in the aftermath of his Czech Republic manslaughter trial has been dismissed.
A Prague court this week threw out his claim for $640,000, calculated to address the difficulties he faced while charged with causing the death of a fan in 2010 before he was acquitted in 2013.
Blythe’s Prague lawyer Michal Sykora has reported that the court dismissed his claim for 15.555 million koruna against the Justice Ministry – although he can appeal the decision.
The vocalist was arrested in 2012 and spent time behind bars before being freed, but voluntarily returned to the Czech Republic to face trial.
Blythe said in July: “I felt ethically obliged to go to court. I had to do it so I could look at myself in the mirror. I didn’t want it hanging over me.”
He’d previously reported that the band came close to financial disaster during legal proceedings, saying: “Six lawyers ain’t cheap, and we borrowed money for the bail. We didn’t go bankrupt – but we came pretty close to broke.”
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I just wanted to share with you an astonishing fact. It’s liable for the decline of too many businesses within the North East, but if you act, it’ll make your business significantly more profitable.
You see many small businesses that you simply are currently handling personally as a consumer or in business as suppliers or customers won’t be around in 5 years’ time. The government’s statistics for this region suggest that about a half will close their doors permanently before 2020.
Why is that? What causes this considerable turnover rate? There are four fundamental trends that have always caused businesses to fail… Let me explain.
Your Margins are being eroded.
There are many pressures eroding your profit margins, the foremost ever-present being inflation. Since 1949 it’s been as high as 24.8% and as low as -0.5% except for the central part it runs at around 3-5% per annum. The worth of electricity, gas, water, rent, insurances, etc., and therefore the goods you sell are all rising year on year. This suggests their expenses are rising and that they might not be taking it under consideration in their pricing. Many businesses are afraid to extend their prices per annum.
But that’s just the beginning.
Your customers are leaving.
In fact, some are dying, but customer loyalty may be a much bigger issue for your business. The All Industries Average Customer Churn Rate within the UK has been estimated to be more than 22%. I bet you want to understand why! the amount one reason quoted by customers isn’t being valued (55% responses) followed by unhelpful staff (47%) and ineffective communication (42%). Albeit your customer service is much above average and you show your customers much love, churn rates are often devastating.
Marketing is changing, and you cannot continue.
If your customers are continually leaving, then you would like more new ones just to face still. But the standard ways of generating new customers are changing, and lots of businesses haven’t been trapped with modern internet-based marketing. Albeit they need, most companies I ask are using only 3-5 marketing channels. Many rely solely on word of mouth. Aren’t getting me wrong, word of mouth is fantastic; the most specific quiet business you’ll get, but you ought to never put all of your eggs in one basket when you’re marketing. If it dries up, you’re stuffed! We recommend a minimum of ten effective marketing channels in order that if one dries up, you are still generating 90% of the leads you had previously, offering you time to seek out a replacement marketing strategy that works.
Competition is stiffer
It’s getting easier and easier to line up in business and take some of the markets. Albeit many of these businesses fail because they catch on wrong, they take a percentage of your business before they are going under, then another company sets up in their place. The effect is twofold. The new entrant’s price more keenly to capture market share and your products and services effectively become more common, so pricing comes struggling. “Commoditisation” means it’s increasingly hard to command premium prices. The second impact is that folks go searching before buying. Some are going to be trying to seek out the most exact price, but some are trying to find the highest quality of service. Regardless, you’ve got to figure harder to compete.
Let’s put this together.
Let’s imagine one among your ten marketing strategies doesn’t dry up completely, but you get half as many leads from it as last year. So your marketing overall is around 5% less effective than last year. Additionally, for instance new entrants into your market lead to your conversion rate being only 95% as effective as last year, and you are feeling the necessity to scale back your prices by 2%. Fortunately, your customer service is astounding, so we’ll assume your churn rate is half the typical – only 11%. Unfortunately, that will not stop your business from going into a tailspin. With 10% fewer new customers coming to you than last year, a 2% reduction in prices, and only 89% retention of old customers, your turnover will reduce by roughly 21%. And with inflation on top meaning, your profits are going to be eroded by 23.6% overall.
So, if you run your business precisely the same as you probably did last year, making no changes whatsoever, it’s conceivable that your business could make around three-quarters of the profit it made last year; and three-quarters of that within the next year… and three-quarters of that within the year after. This is why numerous businesses feel they’re running faster and faster just to face still!
On the bright side, this is often happening to your competitors also, and most of them do not know the way to counteract it. With focused attention on sales, marketing, customer service, and management and the application of straightforward tried and tested business tactics, this trend is often put into reverse. For instance, by engineering just a tenth increase in each of those areas: 10% more leads, 10% better conversion, 10% reduction in churn, 10% sales value increase, and 10% margin improvement, you’ll achieve a 61% increase in profits. As I said at the start, if you act, this will make your business significantly more profitable. | <urn:uuid:01c71b89-d99a-4500-9f7b-4a6d27fdd1fa> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.lovelol.de/why-standing-still-is-not-an-option-in-business/ | 2024-04-13T23:09:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.966685 | 1,194 |
(Part 3–Your Relationship with God)
This world is performance-oriented. So we also think that we need to do something to earn God’s favour and blessing. Though obeying God brings God’s blessing to us, our salvation does not depend on our doing something. Yet many people do not realize this.
They go for pilgrimage to various places, inflict pain on their bodies, they give money to charity; doing all these thinking that salvation comes by these activities. Some others trust in church traditions. But we need to understand that salvation is God’s gift to us. It cannot be earned by our works; i.e., doing something for God. We can only receive it with a thankful heart. Yes, your relationship with God began because God began it by gifting salvation to you. Thank God for it.
Again, the Bible clearly teaches us that we are saved by grace, not by works. What is this grace? It is God’s mercy and favour shown to us when we do not deserve it. The more we learn to appreciate our relationship with God, the more we start to realize how sinful we are. The more we become holy, the more we are given eyes to see the filth in our souls. It is then only that we understand that there is absolutely nothing good within us. What we are today is purely by God’s grace. Let us thank God for it.
But the great miracle is that God works in us to bring us to glory. This glory we will share with God in heaven one day. We all will be like Jesus Christ. Just as we all bear the human nature of Adam on earth, we all will share the likeness and glory of Jesus Christ in heaven. That is the meaning of eternal life. That means that the relationship we begin with God here on earth does not end with our death. Instead death means to a Christian, a change to glory. All the trials and difficulties we encounter in this life are transforming us to be fit to bear the glory that is going to be revealed in us. The change has already begun. | <urn:uuid:cd9d9fc8-f01f-494d-97e8-fe88070bdcf6> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.lovesark.net/2014/08/09/gift-grace-glory/ | 2024-04-13T21:47:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.973028 | 433 |
Learn about Egyptian family values including the role of men, women, and children within the family unit. Dive into how Egyptian babies are celebrated along with marriage and divorce.
Modern Egyptian Family Values
In Egypt, the family is important. And not just your immediate family, but your extended family as well. Many generations of Egyptians live together in one family unit. They also live close to their extended family. The children, typically boys, of the family live with parents at least until they marry and possibly beyond to take care of their aging parents. The daughter-in-law typically moves in with her in-laws. Frequent gatherings ensure that even extended family stays close.
Due to their strong family ties, Egypt is seen as a collectivist society. Individuals in a family unit or even a community work together to raise children. They build loyalties with one another, and their loyalty to family can trump any other regulations or rules. However, this also means that if one person in the family loses face, then they all lose face.
Egyptian Household Structure
Age comes with authority in Egyptian families. Therefore, the authority comes from the oldest member in the house. This is typically the oldest male, but it can be the oldest female member as well. However, since 90% of Egyptians are Muslim (predominantly Sunni), the household structure is generally patriarchal, with men and women having different roles.
Role of Men
Within the family structure, Egyptian men are typically the providers of the family. They can also have more influence on the decision making of the family. For example, a clerk may approach the man of the family before approaching the female of the family.
Role of Women
Historically, women have been seen in traditional roles in Egypt. Therefore, they were housewives; however, women's roles are changing within Egypt. While women still show modesty, they do wear Westernized clothing and a more liberal lifestyle. However, this depends on the area in which you live. Liberal Egyptian women are seen more in urban areas. Many women also currently work, depending on the needs of their families.
Children are a pivotal part of the family unit in Egypt. Egyptian children typically live with their parents until marriage and possibly beyond. When children do leave their families after marriage, they do not typically go too far away, and they visit often. Formal education is very important in urban areas of the country, and public schools are free to attend. However, private schools are also available for children. Education and religious instruction also come from the family unit.
The birth of a child, especially the first son, is seen as a time for celebration in an Egyptian family. There is typically a celebration a week after the birth of the child. This celebration is called the Sebou and includes several unique traditions.
Dating & Marriage
When it comes to dating and marriage of the children in a family, it's a bit different from Western cultures. Dating isn't as common in Egypt as it is in America. In fact, it's actually discouraged in Islam. Additionally, marriages are arranged by two-family units. The arrangements are done by the family heads or a matchmaker, but modern Egyptian children are getting more say in their life partner. Typically, the matches between families take several details into account when making matches such as social class, religion, education, and more.
Divorce in Egypt
Divorce rates in Egypt are relatively low, but it is on the rise. According to Egypt Today, in 2018, divorce rates have increased by 6.5% from 2016 to 2017. Both partners are able to dissolve the marriage, but men have more rights. However, Egypt is working on reforming women's rights during a divorce.
The Egyptian Family Unit
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When I listened to it on earphones it only played through the left earpiece. That was pretty good as far as medley-type performances go.
holy shit mother fucking bitch face god!!! That was soooo worth fucking waiting for. And I have it to keep forever too now... I think I scared my mother, she says she is putting me on vallium for Fort Minor Concert. LMAO! Chaz fucking owned!!! The look at the end when he had his arm around Paul, he seemed so thankful to have been singing with him. Brilliant. Fucking Brilliant.
I'm pretty sure people need to chill and respect this performance for what it is, I'm pretty sure. By the way, everyone notice how so many news outlets dont know Chester's name and refer to him as Mike Shinoda? Even Paul McCartney's official site has it wrong. I'm pretty sure these people need to do their research.
Lol I didn't know that. There is a big difference too. Mike is half Asian, and Chester is obviously not.
That is maddening how these people don't even do their research before putting up mistaken news. *sigh
I find it ironic to see Jay-Z and Paul McCartney on the same stage, given the whole Grey Album dispute with the Grey Album mash-up. And now they mash-up in real life.
Added a new MP3 version of the song, apparently it's in stereo (as opposed to the mono ones we had) so let me know how it sounds. Thanks
The stereo version that was posted earlier had horrible quality. If that was the one that you posted up, Omar, you may want to find a new one.
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Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
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The Zambia Police Service has refuted reports in today’s Times of Zambia that seven people died in a road traffic accident which happened at Kabangwe on the Great North Road yesterday.
Police spokesperson Esther Katongo said contrary to the reports, no person died on the spot in the accident.
Mrs. Katongo explained that only one person died in the early hours of today from the University Teaching Hospitals where the injured were rushed for treatment.
“The report which we received yesterday was that of a serious Road Traffic Accident which occurred at about 14:20 hours near Kabangwe Police Post along Great North Road involving Watson Zulu of Chazanga Compound who was driving a Toyota Hiace registration number BAC 4136 from north to south and an also an unknown driver who was driving a Toyota Hiace registration number BAG 4659 from south to north who ran away after the accident”, She said.
She said the accident occurred due to excessive speed by the driver of the Toyota Hiace bus registration number BAG 4659 who in the process lost control of the motor vehicle and went to hit into the on-coming bus being driven by Watson Zulu who also lost control of the vehicle and fell on the left side of the road.
Mrs. Katongo said 15 passengers sustained serious injuries and were rushed to UTH and Chingwere Clinic respectively.
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December Solstice 2022: On December 21st at 21.47 BST the sun enters Capricorn signalling the seasonal Solstice. A pivot point in the cosmic calendar. In the Northern hemisphere it heralds the return of the light, a rebirth. In the Southern hemisphere it is a celebration of the culmination of light before the descent into darkness. In whichever hemisphere you find yourself this pivoting of the light offers us a sacred pause. (The Latin root of solstice means ‘to stand still’). It is a threshold moment. A liminal space. A chance to reflect and release the old from 2022 and set delicious new intentions for 2023.
December Solstice 2022
Our forebears were essentially farmers. How the cycles of nature effected the growing of crops was a matter of life and death and therefore of prime importance. They invested considerable faith into the abilities of the local shaman to petition the Spirit world on their behalf to ensure good harvests in the coming season.
Shamanic cultures across the globe have celebrated the seasonal Solstice since the dawn of time in myriad ways The Celtic shamans would light giant bonfires on hilltops, as a symbol of keeping the darkness at bay. For the Hopi this was the time when stories from the elders were passed on to the children to teach them important life lessons. The prayers and rituals surrounding this helped the Hopi to turn the sun toward its summer home and begin empowering the Earth for the new growing season ahead. Rather than staying up all night to celebrate the dawn, the Iroquois celebrated by turning in early, to sleep and dream. At sunrise the entire tribe would gather and each would relate the visions they saw on this special night. Pay attention to your dreams on Solstice night they may be offering you a vision of your future.
What Shamans do
Shamanic wisdom can assist us with our everyday challenges such as those stressful aspects associated with the upcoming festive season. Indigenous shamanic cultures believe that everything is alive and contains a Spirit which connects everything to everything in the all-encompassing web of life. We are in co-operative collaboration with all of life as we too have a Spirit and we too are integrally connected to all that is. Instead of falling into old patterns over the holiday see it as a sacred invitation to know yourself better. Realizing that all the triggers of your relationship dynamics are simply reflections of some unconscious, unacknowledged aspects of self. Thus, we are able to find compassion, forgiveness and love and are able to release judgment and anger. Quantum physicists have reached the same conclusion that everything is connected to everything. Although they use terms other than Spirit to explain it! Finding it hard to find compassion for a particular person or situation? Visualise placing symbols of love and forgiveness into the invisible, but all pervasive, morphic field between you and them.
Ritual for December Solstice 2022 – Creating a Prayer Tree
Celebrate the Solstice using this adaptation of a Siberian shamanic ritual for creating a prayer tree. In Siberia, and other shamanic cultures, trees are regarded as sacred. They symbolise the three worlds of heaven with their leaves, the human realm with their trunk and Mother Earth with their roots. They are seen as the conduit between Heaven and Earth and are special places for prayer. Unusual or isolated trees were considered especially powerful.
If you don’t have a tree that you could use you can find a tree branch and plant it in a pot at home. On the Solstice gather family and friends or you can work alone. Firstly, invoke the Spirit of the tree by saying a prayer and making some traditional offering such as corn, seeds, stones, flowers, tobacco, spring water and incense at the base of the tree or pot.
If you know a suitable song or even a Christmas carol sing it to the tree or play the drum, ring a bell or clap round the tree in honour of its Spirit and living presence, asking the tree to carry your prayers to heaven and bring them into manifestation back down on earth – listen carefully and perhaps you will even hear the trees response.
Once the tree has been empowered each person takes a coloured ribbon and blows their prayers, hopes and dreams into it for the coming cycle. These ribbons are then tied on the branches of the trees. Take time with your prayers and become the prayer in the moment of blowing it into the ribbon. You can do as many prayer ribbons as you wish. The only limits in this Universe are those we impose upon ourselves. Include prayers for your family, your community and the larger world.
NB If you are using a living tree, please tie the ribbons LOOSELY. Remember the tree is still growing.
To complete the ritual, dance around the tree together or sing a collective song to the tree. You can return and add prayers and make offerings anytime you choose.
Whilst your ribbons hang, they are empowered by the elements. The prayers they hold are carried far by the winds, energized by sun and starlight, animated by rain and snow and revitalised by the Earth.
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Magnum Roofing, LLC was started in 2011 to fill a need in the Tampa Bay area for high quality and consumer friendly. The team at Magnum has over 20 years of residential and commercial roofing experience. Our reputation of trust, excellence, service, and growth spread rapidly, and for the past several years, we have experienced growth at an exponential rate.
Replacing a roof is one of the biggest expenses a homeowner incurs and is often a stressful process. At Magnum we understand the value of customers' homes and their lives and we seek to enhance both. We are guided by the principle of integrity and seek first to build trust with our customers before we step foot on the roof. We go above and beyond to provide a stress-free customer experience in addition to quality workmanship. We empower our customers by patiently educating them on the roofing process and providing transparent pricing. Most importantly, we deliver on our promises and provide the care and attention that customers and their homes deserve.
Why You'll Love It Here
Magnum is a values-driven company. Each value described in this section refers to the work atmosphere that Magnum prides itself on. Each value is of equal importance and is considered by those who are employed at Magnum as values that set us apart from others and hold us together as a company. It also describes what can be expected of those who are employed here.
- Do What's Right: We act with integrity and professionalism and are committed to safety.
- Become Masters: We strive for excellence, providing quality workmanship and products.
- Go the Extra Mile: We provide personalized service and responsive communication to customers because we care.
- Own It: We operate with high accountability, fulfilling our promises and never giving up.
- Win as a Team: We unite to delivery exceptional results while having fun.
Our Mission:We go the extra mile to provide premier residential and commercial roofing services designed to put the customer first. We educate our customers, guarantee quality products and craftsmanship, and provide responsive communication from the fist nail to the last.
To be the most trusted premier roofing contractor in Florida, known for enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, and the communities in which they live.
Door KnockingDoor knocking is the GREATEST form of lead generation in this industry, so you MUST be okay with door knocking houses that are surrounding leads and roof installs and meeting quotas. This includes residential houses and walking into businesses, to talk with business owners and local businesses.
Since it is a sales position, talking with Strangers is a given. Going beyond that is networking with multiple different professionals and attending networking events to build up a pipeline of recurring customers.
Lifting up to 60lbsWe will need someone strong enough to lift at least 60lbs.
Ladder-UseAble to use and walk up a ladder as well as mounting and dismounting a ladder to get on and off a roof.
Comfortable with HeightsWe service all types of buildings, so it can be 2+ story buildings
Must Have Reliable TransportationWe do not give out company cars for this position, so you must have reliable transportation, a truck is preferred but not required.
Traveling is RequiredAlong with reliable transportation, traveling goes hand in hand. Whether it be traveling to an appointment that is in the surrounding area, or a Natural Disaster hit, traveling is required to go and help out who was impacted by the storms.
Must be Tech SavvyWe use multiple types of technology throughout our sales process (CRM, photo apps, quoting software, etc…)
Smart Phone RequiredSince the majority of items will need to be completed in the field, this will require internet access.
Possible Weekend WorkYou may occasionally work Saturday, normally in a group setting.
If you want to be solely in charge of your uncapped income, read below:
This is a base salary + Commission W2 sales job. There is no “max” amount of money you can make, actually, the more you sell, the better your incentives get. The sky's the limit when it comes to your paycheck
- Base salary of $40-$50K/yr
- Tiered Commission structure
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- Sales goal bonuses
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Package Drop-Off Services in Charlottesville, VA
Convenient Drop-Off location for UPS,
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Mailbox Express at 5th Street Station is also authorized as a drop-off location by the same carriers, so businesses with their own accounts can drop off their already-packed and labeled shipments at our location to be picked up by daily by the carrier. If your package has a paid label, drop it off with us and we will get it on the road the same day!
If you have a valid account or pre paid label with one of the carriers listed below, you can drop your letter or package at our location—at no additional charge.
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Handled Bamboo Lantern
Regular price £31.99*Brand New Product*
A new range of Statement Decor and Artwork has been added to our collection of Modern & Contemporary selection.
This large and stylish Handled Bamboo Lantern is a beautiful statement light shade. Pair with the light shade to create continuity within the same area.
Natural Himalayan Salt Tea Light - Heart
Regular price £10.50
These tea lights are made of natural salt from underground mines in the Himalayas. Not only do they look good, they also function as natural air cleansers. Tea Lights not suupplied but are available to buy from The Malt House branded range. 10cms x 12cms x 9cms.
Natural Himalayan Salt Tea Light - Round
Regular price £9.50
These tea lights are made of natural crystal salt from underground mines in the Himalayas. Not only do they look good, they also function as natural air cleansers. Not supplied with tea lights but these can be bought from The Malt House branded range. 12cms diametre.
Natural Himalayan Salt Tea Light - Star
Regular price £10.50
These tea lights are made of natural crystal salt from underground mines in the Himalayas. Not only do they look good, they also function as natural air cleansers. Not supplied with tea lights but these can be bought from The Malt House branded range. 11cms wide x 6cms high.
Natural Himalayan Salt Tea Light
Regular price £5.50
These lamps are made of natural crystal salt from underground mines in the Himalayas. Not only do they look good, they also function as natural air cleansers. Not supplied with tea lights but these can be bought from The Malt House branded range. Approximately 8cms x 8cms.
Regular price £1.80
Spare bulb for use with the Himalayan Salt Lamps range. 15 watt. 2cms x 2cms x 4cms long.
Hurricane Tempan Bronze
Regular price £27.99Beautiful Hurricane Shade for candles. With bronze colour finish to the metal, it adds style to your lighting.
Length 17 cm
Width 13.5 cm
Height 30.5 cm
Moroccan Lantern - Small
Regular price £9.95Supplied in 3 wonderfully rich, vibrant colours. Made from recycled metal and featuring an embossed pattern on the glass. They have a sliding, hinged door and a small, round handle on the top which is perfect for hanging the lanterns around your home or garden. Prices are for lantern only.
Available for Click and \Collect c/w Shepherds Crook for hanging the lantern on. Instore purchase also available.. Prices detailed below.
10cms wide at the base
Hanging Stake: 98cms high - supplied in store only or click and collect. Price then is £15.95 each to include stake.
Macrame Lamp on Stand
Regular price £225.00Black and Copper Lantern
Regular price £29.95Made from recycled iron. Black coloured with a copper finish. Can be placed on a table or any flat surface, or hung from a bracket indoors and outdoors. These lanterns will weather, over time, if left outdoors.
Black and Gold? Classical. Will look stunning anywhere inside or outside of your home.
White Roaring Hippo Table Lamp
Regular price £75.00This eclectic table lamp is sure to make a conversation piece, with its roaring hippo design featuring the light in its mouth. Simply add your favourite E27-size bulb (not included) to bring light and a playful style to any space.
The third-largest land mammal after the elephant and rhinoceros, the hippopotamus is surprisingly related to whales and dolphins! This hippo lamp may be native to your home rather than sub-Saharan Africa, but it's sure to inspire just as much awe as the real thing.
H 21cm, W 17.5cm, D 25cm
Gold Tarnish Effect Iron Lantern
Regular price £29.99This iron lantern with its charmingly distressed gold tarnish effect is ideal for adding a sense of rustic warmth to your home! Place beside your fireplace or on your porch with a pillar candle for that cosy feeling.
Dimensions: 37cm x 15cm x 15cm.
Marrakesh Copper Solar Lights
Regular price £32.00Introduce an exotic vibe to your outdoor space with our copper string lights. With 16 warm white LED's on a 5m lead wire (illuminated length of 3m), and can be used indoors or outdoors.
Dual powered technology gives you the option to pick your power option. Our Marrakesh lights come with both a solar panel and a battery box. Simply pick the operation you prefer and swap the power supply at the connector.
Solar Light Jars - 3 colours available
Regular price £10.99Wherever these jars are placed, the bright glow from the warm white filament effect LED creates a truly stunning effect! Our glass jar lights come with a integrated solar panel within its lid, charging up throughout the day and lighting up the lantern automatically at dusk.
Dimensions: H 16cm, D 10cm.
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Brunel in Cornwall
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Brunel in Cornwall - Signed
John Christopher, an acknowledged expert on Isambard Kingdom Brunel, takes us on a tour of Cornwall which marks the extreme south-western extent of Brunel’s kingdom.
What to expect from 'Brunel in Cornwall'
Cornwall is surprisingly rich in Brunel's works. The Royal Albert Bridge, which crosses the River Tamar, connected the broad gauge network with the Cornwall and West Cornwall railways – both engineered by Brunel – to take the trains coming from Paddington all the way to Penzance via a series of over sixty spectacular timber viaducts.
The original viaducts have gone now, either modified or replaced over the years, but in many cases the masonry piers remain like rows of monolithic sentinels. As a result there is much to reward the Brunel hunter, including the branch line south to Falmouth plus many surviving examples of his railway stations. There are other connections, literally.
His Great Eastern steamship was the first vessel to successfully lay a telegraphic cable to connect Europe and the USA – a story told at the historic Porthcurno Telegraph Museum near Land’s End.
This is one in a series of books about rediscovering Brunel’s works in your area. See also Brunel in London, Brunel in Gloucestershire, and Brunel in Bristol.
Brunel in Cornwall - the details
Author: John Christopher (signed)
Publisher: Amberley Publishing 2014
Format: Softback 96 pages
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Malvern International plc (“Malvern” or the “Company”), the global learning and skills development partner, is today issuing an update in respect of current trading and its year ended 31 December 2021 (“FY21”).
While the longer term industry fundamentals remain strong, unsurprisingly the dynamic situation around international travel throughout last year continued to affect the Company’s performance into the second half of 2021.
Revenues in the second half were as expected lower than the first half and costs were higher as we chose to invest and further strengthen our sales and marketing capability, with two sales staff recruited in China and the development of our Mandarin website hosted in China. China is the biggest student recruitment market to the UK for Higher Education and English Language Teaching (“ELT”). Investment in this region fits with our strategic goals.
As a result of these factors, the preliminary unaudited assessment of the Group’s trading for the full year indicates revenues of circa £2.4 million (FY20 £1.9 million) and a loss for the year of circa £1 million (FY20 £1.33 million). Unaudited Net debt as at 31 December was £5.8 million. The Company is delighted to announce separately this morning the successful renegotiation of its existing debt facility.
The number of ELT students across our sites in Manchester, London and Brighton grew back to approximately 80% of 2019 levels in Q4 2021. With fewer international students in 2021, we grew the proportion of UK-based students through a concerted sales and marketing effort, including upgrading our website; we will continue to leverage this audience. Malvern Online Academy (“MOA”) is supporting students with supplementary and hybrid learning where required.
In December 2021, all our schools were approved by the Kuwait Cultural Office (“KCO”), adding to the long-term partnership formed between our Manchester school and the KCO. As a result, Kuwaiti sponsored students can be accepted in London, Brighton, Manchester and on our London NCUK programme. The KCO, funded mainly through the Kuwait Ministry of Education, supports on average 8,000 students per year across the UK. The language students typically study for 36 weeks, and have provided our Manchester centre with a consistent number of students and recurring income stream over the last six years. With these approvals, we are looking to double the number of KCO-sponsored students we recruit across the Group to around 50 in the current year.
Current trading and outlook
There remains a clear back-log of demand for all our education services as demonstrated by an uptick in ELT student numbers in the first quarter of 2022, compared to the previous quarter. We currently have 144 students enrolled in University Pathways courses. Of these, 16 students are part of our first ever NCUK cohort and we are looking to build on this for the next academic year. Despite the traffic light system on international travel extending into the autumn of 2021 which coincided with application deadlines for key geographies, we still managed to enrol good student numbers. Our overall January pathway intake was 80 students compared with 43 last year.
Our pipeline of bookings for our ELT centres in London and Manchester are the strongest since the start of the pandemic and our expectation is to return to 2019 levels, exceeding this where possible, with Brighton enjoying a successful full first year of operations. Our biggest agents in the MENA region have indicated they expect students to return in larger numbers after Ramadan, late May. Therefore we are anticipating an influx of bookings from mid-April.
Provisional bookings for juniors are up significantly as we expect the Italian government funded INPS programmes to go ahead in summer of 2022. We see the foundations being laid in 2022 for this to be a major part of the business going forward. The Tempus Hungarian scheme has been delayed to 2023.
As part of our recruitment strategy we have continued to build our sales and marketing capability. In China – the biggest international student market to the UK for Higher Education and Junior summer camps – we have appointed two Regional Sales Managers based in Chengdu and Beijing and launched a Chinese website. In addition we have appointed a Sales Manager based in Indonesia and a Regional Director for MENA and Turkey. We are also in late stages of appointing an International recruitment advisor in India and one in Nepal. Both are growth markets for Higher Education student recruitment. We are expecting the new recruits to drive the growth of a global partner network and in turn our student numbers across Pathways and ELT adult and junior programmes.
Richard Mace, Chief Executive Officer, said: “January student numbers and the Government announcement to remove testing for fully vaccinated arrivals into the UK, provides us with confidence that student numbers will return to pre-pandemic levels this year. Our efforts to build our sales and marketing capabilities into key territories, as well as strengthening existing partnerships with embassies and key clients whilst maintaining tight control of costs, will help support the growth of student numbers across all our programmes. Malvern Juniors will return in the summer of 2022 with four centres currently running.”
“The UK international student market has continued to consolidate with fewer providers today than two years ago due to M&A activity and closures. As a business, we are well positioned to take advantage of the expected growth in overseas student numbers over the coming years.”
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A Summary From the Author – Breast Cancer: The Rest of the Story
by Dr. James P.M. Odell
There are few things more frightening for a woman than the discovery of a lump in her breast. Usually, the first thought that comes to her mind is breast cancer. Fortunately, most lumps – approximately more than 80% are benign – but as for the cancerous lumps, each has a unique story to tell. Everyone is biochemically and psychoemotionally unique; hence, every patient’s situation is different, and every patient responds to treatment in an individualized way. The good news is that most cases of breast cancer can be treated successfully using both conventional and complementary/alternative approaches. This means combining the scientific knowledge gained over the last few decades with 3000-year-old traditional medical wisdom. In this way, it is possible to prevent recurrences for those who have had cancer and to reduce the risk of cancer for those who wish to stay cancer free.
As a teen, I enjoyed listening to the radio broadcast of Paul Harvey “The Rest of the Story”. Though I did not always agree with his political views, I marveled at his unique style of storytelling and interesting, heart-warming surprise endings. The following text is designed as a comprehensive manual to help disclose the secrets of breast tumors that are rarely discussed. I present the often-hidden causes of breast tumors and evidence-based treatments of all kinds, conventional and natural, non-toxic – in short, the rest of the story. I have concluded from my years of research that breast cancer is an expression of a systemic disease of the whole mind-body involving multicausal factors that create a cancerous terrain. Thus, in order to successfully treat an individual with breast cancer it is necessary to treat the whole-body terrain, which includes an associated psychoemotional dynamic. I have come to understand that a combination of physical, biochemical, energetic, mental, and emotional healing must be the foundation and cornerstone of any successful cancer therapy protocol. In short, a mind-body approach is necessary, because it is a mind-body illness. Conventional oncology at its core is designed to only treat the tumor, not the toxic and altered biological terrain or psychoemotional traumas and stress that created the tumor.
This text also illuminates the critical need to call attention to variability and individuality as factors of cancer susceptibility and treatment. Every attempt has been made to both personalize therapy and link together physiological systems into an integrated whole and demonstrate how these are influenced by one’s psyche and environment. These approaches address the individual with cancer from a cellular to psychoemotional level. This book explains that people do not become ill and develop cancer despite their lives, but rather because of their lives. That experience includes not only physical factors like diet, physical activity, and the environment, but also the internal milieu of thoughts and unconscious emotions that govern so much of our psychology, through the mechanisms of stress and the unity of the systems that regulate nerves, hormones, immunity, digestion and cardiovascular function.
For certain types of breast cancers, the long-term remission or cure rates using conventional treatments alone is frightening; particularly, with some studies showing no difference in long term survival rates between treated and non-treated patients. This especially becomes distressful after spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on diagnostics and treatment with an outcome ending badly. We should ask why oncologists are continuing to demand their patients receive these protocols that change from year to year without even consideration of integrating relatively inexpensive, non-toxic, complementary treatment methods.
Many North Americans assume that Western conventional medicine is the only valid health care system in the world. However, there are numerous time tested, effective traditional systems of medicine that exist in the world today that treat not just millions, but billions of people. Examples are traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Japanese medicine (Kanpo), traditional Tibetan medicine, Ayurvedic medicine in India, traditional Persian medicine, Native American medicine, European biological regulatory medicine, and Amazonian medicine. Traditional medicine is often referred to as “complementary alternative medicine” (CAM) and covers a wide variety of therapies and practices which vary from culture to culture, country to country. The U.S. National Institute of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) groups CAM practices into four domains, or types of therapies, recognizing there can be some overlap1. In addition, NCCAM has a category of CAM whole medical systems, which cut across all domains.
The NCCAM categories of therapies are as follows:
- Mind-Body Medicine, which uses a variety of techniques to enhance the mind’s capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms.
- Natural Product Based Therapies, which use substances found in nature to promote health.
- Manipulative and Body-Based Practices, which are based on manipulation and/or movement of parts of the body.
- Energy Medicine, which involves the use of energy fields, either the unconventional use of electromagnetic fields, or the manipulation of energy fields that purportedly surround and penetrate the human body.
- Whole Medical Systems, which are complete systems of theory and practice outside the conventional allopathic model.
Each of these health-care approaches has been derived from various traditional systems of medicine throughout the world. Traditional medicine is the aggregation of the knowledge, skills, and practices based on the theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different cultures. These practices, explicable or not, are used in both the maintenance of health as well as in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement and treatment of physical and mental illness. Since breast cancer is not new, each of these systems of medicine has developed time-tested specific and unique treatments. Unfortunately, the American Cancer Society and lobbyists of the wealthiest of all industries – pharmaceuticals – have created legal obstacles to obtain many effective, non-pharmaceutical therapies. Thus, due largely to politics of the cancer industry in North America, many of the most cutting-edge cancer clinics that incorporate CAM cancer therapies are located outside the U.S. This text describes several evidence-based, time-tested, world medicine treatments for breast cancer with associated research documentation.
It is tragic that most conventional oncologist do not discuss the individual’s breast cancer causation in detail. Of course, a busy oncology practice leaves little time for detail explanation. This is also why most treatment regiments are ‘cook-book style’ and not individualized. But how can any illness, particularly cancer, be successful prevented or treated if its causes are not the primary focus? Some lip service is given to lifestyle, such as smoking and obesity, as well as estrogen and genetics. However, little or nothing is discussed in terms of other factors such as nutritional deficiencies, carcinogens in food and cosmetics, toxic environmental exposures, oral/dental toxicity, or psychoemotional stress and past traumas.
Damage to the oxidative machinery of individual cells can trigger a series of miscalculations, altering a cell’s normal function. When a cell is damaged by radiation or carcinogenic chemicals, or receives misinformation from a chemical messenger, and the mistaken signal is not corrected, the result is inappropriate or uncontrolled growth. Research has clearly established that breast cancer is caused by a combination of environmental, hormonal, and genetic risk factors, and we know that environmental factors can be identified and modified. Focusing our efforts on the removal of toxic chemicals and elements from our environment and bodies is key to treating cancer at its source.
There are rarely attempts made by conventional oncologists to incorporate critical detoxification measures into treatment protocols. Not only do accumulated environmental toxins need to be metabolically removed by organs of detoxification, but the highly toxic tumor load broken down by cytotoxic chemotherapy and radiation treatments, or more natural-non-toxic therapies, must also be eliminated by an already weakened body. This text will discuss important nutritional and life-style approaches for both detoxification and restoration of weakened organs, glands and immunity.
The slogan ‘early detection is the best prevention’ has attained the status of a truth in the public mind. In fact, early detection, by whatever means, is only detection. Equally persistent has been the promotion of regular mammograms as a preventive measure. Mammography is a tool for detecting breast problems, not for preventing them. In fact, the accumulative effects of ionizing radiation from mammography and X-rays is implicated as causing breast cancer. Determining and focusing on the individual’s potential causative antecedents and toxic triggers of cancer is true prevention and presents a tremendous opportunity to stop breast cancer before it starts.
Some people prefer not to think much about their disease or treatment. Others prefer to learn all they can and want to be very involved in all decisions. This book is specifically for those who want to learn more and be involved and proactive. It is designed to inform and empower the reader with a wide spectrum of information on breast cancer causation, its biochemistry, pathophysiology, diagnostics and therapeutic modalities, both conventional and CAM. Every attempt to document that information with a research reference has been made. For most North Americans, it may be difficult to obtain some of the treatments described in this text, as many are not yet sanctioned by American medical establishments. Fortunately, numerous clinics throughout the world offer the therapies mentioned herein that are not available in North America.
One of the most promising recent immune therapy developments in the oncology has been the discovery of the molecule Gc-MAF, short for Gc Macrophage Activating Factor. Gc-MAF is produced by the body and activates the macrophages (a type of white cell) to attack cancers, as well as other diseases. The production of Gc-MAF is blocked by an enzyme called nagalase (alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase) produced by many cancers. The production of nagalase is one of the mechanisms that helps tumors evade the immune system. In Japan, Germany, Switzerland and other clinics throughout the world, scientist and physicians are using injectable forms Gc-MAF on many types of cancers. The results have been nothing less than astounding, even late stage breast cancers. Gc-MAF injections are used in combination with a very low carbohydrate, low sugar diet, and ample amounts of vitamin D3 and vitamin A, as well as certain other nutrients. Unfortunately, like so many useful non-toxic effect cancer treatments, injectable Gc-MAF has been forbidden by the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. Medical politics, backed by the cancer industry has done everything in its power to discredit Gc-MAF therapy. The long arm of the pharmaceutical industry would rather sell ineffective cytotoxic chemotherapy with proven serious side effects than sanction a harmless molecule that is now helping thousands of people overcome their cancers. This is only one example of the many over-looked, black-listed therapies that I will discuss in this text.
Physicians – allopathic, naturopathic, or other – who focus on the treatment of cancer, have not chosen an easy path. It takes faith and passion for both doctor and patient to walk through this valley of shadows. Particularly, as a naturopathic doctor, cancer patients present a considerable challenge, both professionally and personally. This is in part due to the conventional oncological approaches that advocate one-size-fits-all therapy and treat only the tumor and not the whole individual. Many oncologists are not familiar with CAM cancer treatment. As a result, they are often concerned for their patient’s safety, and their license, when treatments unfamiliar to them are being considered. Hence, these oncologists will discourage or even forbid patients to seek out nutritional supplementation, antioxidants, phytotherapy therapy, or other CAM treatments during or after conventional therapy. Many conventional oncologists will even threaten their patients with abandonment if they chose CAM approaches. Consequently, patients with cancer are usually left conflicted and confused as to using CAM care.
Worldwide CAM methods have played an important role in breast cancer treatment, showing benefits such as a higher quality and length of life, reduced instance and severity of the side effects of conventional therapy, and a general improvement of the patient’s immunological state. Indeed, these methods – from carefully monitored nutrition, exercise, and psychological support, to enzyme substitution, phytotherapy, hyperthermia and microbiome therapy – are critical to a treatment’s overall success.
More than ever, patients and doctors need accurate, up-to-date information about which methods have been proven in scientifically based clinical studies to be acceptable for use in conjunction with standard treatment methods. This unique book will present data on the efficacy of these methods as they are currently being used, the necessary scientific background, and practical advice for introducing them into practice. This text will also reveal information not reported by mainstream media. Bear in mind some of what you read will no doubt be rejected and scorned by the conventional oncological community. Due to the vast amount of CAM cancer research that has been conducted throughout the world, I have been able to include numerous research references to substantiate the information presented. Unquestionable, simply because this text outlines numerous CAM cancer therapies, it will come under extreme criticism from many sources. Most of the facts presented will not be so disputed, because they stand on solid evidence-based research. Unfortunately, for me, it will more likely involve a personal attack. It is the old law tactic that if you cannot argue the facts, then personally attack the witness to discredit them. I have been able to stay under the radar practicing traditional naturopathy and traditional Chinese medicine for almost 40 years. Mostly because, in my work I have never treated cancer or a tumor, instead treatment is tailored to the individual and the causes of a cancerous terrain. It is possible that after publication of this text, I may no longer be legally allowed to practice in the U.S. If so, I will probably retire in a more sunny, southern country removed from the slanderous attacks of so-called quack-busters, conventional oncologist, and representatives of the cancer industry, who stay busy attempting to personally discredit whistleblowers like me. However, the information in this text is important enough for me to take the bullet if it comes. I have faith and trust that this text will create a strong ripple of awareness and empower the reader with life-saving information and hope.
My passion in natural medicine is in part rooted in my experience of losing my parents to degenerative disease. At the age of six I lost my father to heart disease and when I was 20 my mother died of metastatic lung cancer. As a college student working as an orderly in the emergency room of a large hospital, I felt the despair of not being able to help my mother with the treatment of her cancer. As I watched her undergo radiation, and cytotoxic chemotherapy only to succumb to a grim death. From this I began to question the effectiveness of conventional oncology treatments. These events marked the beginning of my journey into naturopathy and traditional Chinese medicine. After graduating from naturopathic college, I moved to China for three years to study traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and later studied European biological regulatory medicine in Switzerland and Germany. It has been my continued passion and dharma to inform patients of options that address the individual patterns of illness that gives rise to tumor formation.
While studying in China, I quickly realized that practically all oncology patients utilized some form of TCM in their care plan. Most patients consumed some form of herbal therapy, such as medicinal mushrooms or immunological herbal formulations. Others received acupuncture designed to strengthen their immune system, while incorporating plant-based nutrition and exercise like taijiquan. During my studies in Switzerland and Germany, I was astonished that many of the non-pharmaceutical cancer therapies commonly employed in Europe which are not available in the United States. The therapeutic efficacy of blending conventional medicine with CAM is evident for anyone who visits a Chinese hospital or a biological medicine clinic in Europe or Japan.
Many patients often have difficulty understanding the types of health information required to make treatment decisions. Some lack the medical literacy needed to understand vocabulary that their doctors use when describing medical procedures. The plain truth is that many Americans read at a twelfth-grade level, so most medical and scientific studies become very hard to understand. This is part of the reason why health education materials, such as pamphlets doctors propagate, are often in a very simple format. It is important to make medical information accessible and understandable, but most information provided to patients is so “dumbed-down” that important information is not included. Patients need detailed and complete information to make informed decisions. This text is an attempt to bridge scientific terminology with plain language, without losing information or the reader. Admittedly, this text is rather technical throughout its contents, and is not written to be read from front to back. It is primarily designed as a reference text with chapters on many different topics. The goal is to make it more encyclopedic, referenced and authoritative for readers who desire in-depth researched medical science.
I began writing this text out of frustration that no one definitive reference source on breast cancer combining conventional wisdom with CAM was available in the bookstores that I could recommend to patients. Yes, many books with pink covers have been written describing conventional treatments, and there are hundreds of research articles on CAM approaches assessable from the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s web site. However, few comprehensive books exist that contain evidence-based data of both CAM approaches as well as conventional oncology protocols. I first created a pamphlet for patients interested in breast cancer ideas and information. However, this small pamphlet could not adequately address the many questions most patients had, nor was it replete with the basics of breast cancer causation, diagnosis and therapy. So, I then wrote a 25-page article, but found this still to be too limited to provide the information needed to make informed choices about therapy and preventing future recurrences. This text is the evolution of that article and is addressed to both the patient and professional. Overall, my aim is to assist the individual in searching for the most effective and comprehensive breast cancer prevention and treatment, and to empower the patient with current, and in-depth information from which to ask the most pertinent questions.
An ancient Chinese adage is “A book is like a garden carried in the pocket”. I hope this book will be your garden and bear you fruit and flowers in your quest to treat and/or prevent breast cancer.
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- Instagram Stories by Numbers
- How Instagram Stories can benefit your Business
- Step by Step Guide on how to use Instagram Stories
Since its launch back in 2010, Instagram has gained popularity rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing media sharing applications and social media platforms.
Instagram currently has more than 800 million monthly active users and 500 million daily active users. Among the numerous features that the platform offers is Instagram Stories.
Instagram unveiled Instagram Stories in August 2016. It is an intuitive Snap-chat-inspired feature that allows Instagram users to post ephemeral video and photo content temporarily.
The media content disappears after 24 hours. The temporary nature of Instagram Stories is an encouragement to users to post content as is rather than the conventional polished content.
This social media platform can provide numerous benefits and opportunities for businesses at all levels.
Given the popularity of Instagram, the rapid adoption and incorporation of Instagram Stories is not surprising. As of December 2017, the total number of daily active Instagram Stories users was more than 300 million. Snap chat, which is remarkably similar to the feature, has 173 million daily users.This makes Instagram Stories almost twice as big as Snapchat despite being relatively new.
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- Principal Christine Cherence
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Dear Cliffwood Elementary School Community,
I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to each of you as we embark on an exciting new chapter together. I am honored and truly humbled to introduce myself as the new principal of Cliffwood Elementary School. I am thrilled to connect with familiar faces and extend a heartfelt greeting to all our families, both new and seasoned.
Having been a part of this incredible school community as a first grade teacher and interventionist, I am well-acquainted with the warmth, dedication and spirit that define us. It is truly a homecoming for me and I am eager to continue the journey of cultivating an environment where every child thrives.
I am excited to reiterate my dedication to each student, having experienced the profound impact of education not just as an educator, but as a mother myself. My commitment in creating a nurturing and family-centric approach is deeply rooted in this perspective. Having my own family, my husband David and our two children, David (11) and Madelyn (9), has taught me the importance of creating an educational environment that is an extension of home. I assure you, as principal, my decisions will be guided by the same care and consideration I give to my own family.
Before taking on the role of assistant principal at Matawan Aberdeen Middle School, I started my teaching career in the Edison School District, working as a teacher, reading specialist and literacy coach. Additionally, in the Edison School District and the Matawan Aberdeen School District, I was the Title 1 Coordinator. In this role, I worked to ensure that resources were strategically allocated to support students and families, particularly those facing academic challenges. These experiences have enriched my understanding of creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.
Let’s embark on this journey together, building on the strong foundation that Cliffwood Elementary School provides. I am excited to collaborate with you, our dedicated staff and most importantly our wonderful students to create an educational experience that sparks curiosity and cultivates a love for learning.
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13 Popular Hydration Electrolyte Packets Ranked From Worst To Best
Hydration is all the rage these days. From expensive bottled water to those stainless steel tumblers that seem to be everywhere, it's clear that drinking water has never been cooler. But if you're serious about staying hydrated, plain old H2O isn't going to cut it. When you lose fluid, whether through sweating, vomiting, or consuming diuretics like coffee and alcohol, you are not only losing water, but electrolytes as well, which are minerals that are vital for the human body to function (per the National Library of Medicine). Among the most important are sodium (otherwise known as salt), potassium, magnesium, calcium, and chloride, all of which you'll find in many hydration drinks.
Due to the increased awareness of hydration, the market has been flooded (pun intended) with dissolving electrolyte mixes. If you're a bit overwhelmed by it all and don't know where to start, you're in luck, because we've rounded up 13 of the most popular products and ranked them from worst to best so you don't have to waste a penny finding out which ones fit your needs.
13. Waterboy Hydration + Weekend Recovery
Most of us like to think that we need electrolytes because of our intense workout regimens, but let's be real: alcohol consumption is probably to blame as well. Waterboy knows this and proudly holds down the niche. Its Hydration + Weekend Recovery mix appeals to a specific demographic, with TikTok-approved marketing depicting 20-somethings who look like they're in the throes of Spring Break partying. One serving provides an eye-popping 49% of your recommended daily value of sodium, 7% of potassium, 10% of magnesium, and 70% of chloride. There's also 500% of your daily value of both vitamin C and vitamin B12. Each packet contains 0 sugar and 10 calories.
While it is true that large quantities of alcohol can act as a diuretic and lead to sodium loss (per Cleveland Clinic), knocking back nearly half a day's worth of sodium in one drink is not ideal, even if you've been vomiting all night. According to the Mayo Clinic, sleep, water, bland food, and over-the-counter painkillers are the most effective hangover cures (aside from time), and there is no scientific evidence that vitamin B12 boosts energy unless you're someone who doesn't get enough in their diet (per the Mayo Clinic). You don't benefit from that extra vitamin C either, because, like B vitamins, excess amounts exit your body in your urine (per Mount Sinai). You can, however, ingest an unhealthy amount of sodium, which most Americans already are.
12. Vitalyte Electrolyte Replacement Drink Mix
With more than four decades under its belt, Vitalyte is one of the oldest electrolyte drink mixes on the market. Because it's designed to accompany physical activity, it's higher in calories and sugar than other hydration mixes, clocking in at 90 calories per serving and 21 grams of sugar. It provides 6% of the recommended daily intake of sodium and 4% potassium, but its magnesium and calcium are so low that they don't even account for 1% of their respective recommended daily intakes. Instead of using artificial sweeteners or cane sugar, Vitalyte uses glucose, a simple sugar that is converted to energy more quickly than any other form of sugar. A single-serving packet costs $1.35 on the brand's website, while a 40-serving bag costs only $22.99, just $0.57 per serving.
As far as flavor goes, there's something for everyone, from the obligatory citrus options to Cranberry Frost, Grape, and Watermelon. Compared to other electrolyte drink mixes, however, Vitalyte doesn't have a very strong taste despite its sky-high sugar content, and the mixture can be clumpy and solid, making it difficult to scoop. With comparatively high levels of sugar and calories and low levels of electrolytes and flavor, Vitalyte ranks near the bottom of this list.
11. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes
In the world of electrolyte mixes, most brands do everything they can to conceal the salty flavor of sodium. LMNT solves the problem not by ignoring it or trying to conceal it, but by using it as a selling point. Six of its nine flavors have "salt" in their name, from Chocolate Salt (sounds tasty) to Raspberry Salt (not so much).
You will not be surprised to learn that LMNT has lots of sodium. Each packet of powder contains 43% of your recommended daily intake, along with 4% of the recommended daily amount of potassium and 15% of magnesium. The product is sweetened exclusively with stevia, and each serving has only 10 calories. There are fewer than 10 ingredients in each flavor, meaning that you don't have to worry about a host of processed additives. However, getting 43% of the recommended daily dose of sodium in one drink is worth pausing over. According to the CDC, Americans consume far too much sodium already, about 148% of the recommended daily amount on average. Unless you're sweating profusely for long periods, you probably don't need that extra sodium in your water.
10. Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier
Liquid IV is a powdered mix that comes in bags or individual packets. Each serving contains 40 calories and 10 grams of sugar along with 22% of the recommended daily intake of sodium, 8% of potassium, 280% of vitamin B12, 80% of vitamin C, and 130% of vitamin B6. It does not provide calcium or magnesium. At approximately $1.56 per serving when purchased in bulk, the product is comparable to other brands, trending towards the pricey end of the spectrum.
One major selling point of Liquid IV is its range of flavors, which includes Guava, Golden Cherry, and Piña Colada. However, based on the more than 100,000 reviews on Amazon, it's clear that even fans of the product find the flavors to be hit or miss. Another issue is that it is extremely sweet compared to other brands due to the combination of sugar, stevia, and dextrose. It also contains the synthetic form of vitamin B12, cyanocobalamin, which, according to several studies, can cause kidney issues in people who are predisposed to them (per Harvard Medical School). This is on top of the fact that B12 deficiency is rare and your body just gets rid of any excess through urine (per the Mayo Clinic). The brand shot to prominence around 2019 when everyone from Justin Bieber to DJ Khaled started throwing their investment dollars behind it, but unless you love the flavors, it simply doesn't warrant the hype, especially nutritionally.
9. Jocko Hydrate Hydration Amplifier Packets
Jocko Hydrate is part of the Jocko Fuel brand that seems to sell products geared toward one thing: getting shredded. In addition to pre-workout mixes, protein cookies, and "testosterone optimizer" supplements, is this hydration mix which contains 10 calories and 2 grams of sugar in each serving. Electrolytes include 22% of the recommended daily intake of sodium, 8% of potassium, 32% of chloride, and 29% of magnesium. You also get 29% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin B6, a whopping 1,042% of vitamin B12, and 111% of vitamin C.
There are two flavors to choose from, Blue Raspberry and Lemon Lime, and each packet costs about $1.80 if you order from the brand's website. The brand has die-hard supporters who swear by every product, but the Hydrate mix isn't revolutionary compared to other options. The nutrition profile is comprehensive, but there is also a lot of filler. Unless you're vegan or anemic, you are almost certainly getting all the B vitamins you need through your regular eating habits (per the Los Angeles Times). Drinking an extra 1,042% of the recommended amount of B12 is equivalent to pouring water into an already full cup since your body simply gets rid of any excess amount through urine. Despite the brand claiming that B6 and B12 support energy and need to be replenished, there is no evidence to back it up unless you are vitamin B deficient (per the Mayo Clinic).
8. Propel Electrolyte Water Beverage Mix
When it comes to sports drinks, Gatorade is the juggernaut that every other brand is either trying to match or differentiate itself from, but not everyone is crazy about all the sugar and artificial colors, which is why its parent company introduced Propel in 2002. You might be familiar with the clear, liquid version of the drink, but there is a powdered mix that also has zero calories or sugar. One packet contains 9% of your recommended daily intake of sodium, along with vitamins C, E, B6, and B12. It also provides niacin, a nutrient that helps the body convert food to energy. It does not provide magnesium or calcium, and its potassium content is too low to constitute even 1% of the recommended daily intake. There are, however, ingredients that are common in processed food that some people might want to avoid, such as corn syrup solids, modified food starch, and artificial sweeteners.
On the plus side, there are seven flavors, including Black Cherry, Kiwi Strawberry, and Watermelon, and at about $3.00 per 10-pack, it is easily one of the most affordable options on the market. That said, the product lacks key electrolytes and tastes like the kind of artificially flavored sports drinks most people are trying to avoid when buying hydration mixes.
7. Tailwind Endurance Fuel
Tailwind's hydration mix doubles as a calorie source for long workouts. Instead of carrying separate chews or gels for energy, you get it all in one handy powder. This is great if you're an athlete planning a long day in the mountains or on the road, but if you're just looking for a little hydration boost during an average day of work or a standard gym session, you might not be thrilled with the 200 calories and 50 grams of sugar in the suggested two-scoop serving. Along with the calories and carbohydrates, it also provides a hefty dose of electrolytes, including 26% daily value of sodium, 4% of calcium, 4% of potassium, and 4% of magnesium.
Flavors include Mandarin, Lemon, and Berry, while the caffeinated version comes in Matcha, Raspberry, Cola, and Tropical. Unlike similar brands, you can also get an unflavored version called "Naked" in case you'd rather have the electrolytes and energy without the flavor. Each version is flavored naturally, giving the mixes a pleasantly fresh taste that has none of the artificiality of other brands. That said, it is extremely sweet, which may be off-putting for some. At $2.49 per single serving, it is more expensive than the other brands on this list, which, combined with the eye-watering sugar content and high number of calories, makes it a tough sell for those who aren't elite endurance athletes.
6. GU Hydration Drink Tabs
Like Nuun, GU's hydration product comes in the form of an easy-to-use tablet. It's low in calories (10 per tablet) and sugar (1 gram per tablet). It has 14% of your daily value of sodium and 1% of potassium. Unlike many other electrolyte drinks, however, there is no magnesium or calcium. When purchased on the brand's website, it costs $30 for four 12-tablet sleeves. At around $0.63 per tablet, they are more affordable than many other comparable options, though buying the sleeves individually from other retailers is less economical.
There are several flavors, including Tropical Citrus, Tri-Berry, and Strawberry Lemonade. If you need an extra pick-me-up, Strawberry Hibiscus also has caffeine. GU's tablets draw an inevitable comparison to Nuun. The calories and sugar content are comparable, as is the range of flavors and packaging. The biggest difference, however, is that GU provides a much stronger flavor despite offering fewer electrolytes. Both brands are sweetened with stevia, but because GU is stronger, the distinctive (and some might say "unappetizing") flavor of the sweetener is more pronounced. If you like hydration mixes that are more intensely flavored than Nuun, you will probably enjoy GU's tablets, but they are not universally appealing.
5. DripDrop Dehydration Relief Fast
DripDrop doesn't have the high profile of other hydration brands, possibly because, at 35 calories and 7 grams of sugar per serving, it fits neither the low-calorie, low-sugar market nor the energy-hungry athletic performance market. It does, however, offer plenty of electrolytes and vitamins. Each serving of powdered mix contains 14% of the recommended daily value of sodium, 4% of potassium, and 10% of magnesium. It also provides an immune boost with 80% daily value of vitamin C and 15% of zinc.
There is a wide range of flavors to choose from, including Mango, Concord Grape, Pineapple Coconut, and Lemon. Because the products contain four sweeteners (sugar, fructose, dextrose, and sucralose), some people may find it too sweet, but it doesn't reach the level of Liquid IV in that regard. The flavors are not noticeably artificial compared to other brands, nor are they too salty. At about $1.13 per serving when you purchase a pack of 32 from the brand's website, DripDrop is also more affordable than many other options. For those who are trying to eliminate sugar from their diets, DripDrop is not the best option, but for anyone who needs an energy boost with their electrolytes, it covers the bases. You even get some vitamin C and zinc as a bonus.
4. Nectar Essential Daily Hydration
Nectar's electrolyte powdered drink mix distinguishes itself from the pack by being sugar-free, zero-calorie, and made with organic fruit. In each serving, you get 4% of your recommended daily value of sodium, 6% of both potassium and calcium, 12% of magnesium, and 6% of chloride. It's also relatively affordable if you buy them on a subscription basis, costing just $1 per serving. There are six flavors to choose from: Fresh Lemon, Wild Berry, Sunrise Orange, Cherry Pomegranate, Strawberry Lemonade, and Watermelon.
Based on these stats, Nectar might seem too good to be true, but there are several downsides to even the playing field. For one thing, the flavors are extremely muted and not very distinct from each other. The powder does not dissolve in water as readily as other mixes, and the use of stevia as a sweetener may be off-putting for some. If you're mostly in the market for an all-natural electrolyte mix that has a stellar lineup of nutrients but doesn't sneak extra sugar and calories into your diet, Nectar is one of the best options out there, but it doesn't offer much flavor.
3. Ultima Replenisher Electrolyte Hydration Powder
Ultima Replenisher is another brand that boasts a sugar-free, zero-calorie electrolyte drink mix. Each serving provides 2% of the recommended daily value of sodium, 6% of calcium, 25% of magnesium, and 4% of chloride. Other nutrients include 10% of the recommended daily intake of zinc and 110% of vitamin C. When purchased in bulk, each serving costs a little over $1, making it one of the more affordable electrolyte drink mixes on the market. Flavors include Grape, Watermelon, Passionfruit, and Blue Raspberry, and there is a separate line of mocktail flavors such as Coconut Piña Colada, Appletini, and Peach Bellini.
One minor downside of Ultima Replenisher's hydration powders is that they do not always dissolve fully, potentially leaving you with wasted electrolytes. Otherwise, however, the product is a flavorful, affordable option for people who don't mind the taste of stevia and want something without calories. Its comparatively low sodium content makes it ideal for those who aren't sweating profusely, and simply want a top-up of electrolytes and vitamins that aren't packed with calories and sugar.
2. Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix
If you're an endurance athlete, Skratch Labs is the gold standard. Not only does it have plenty of electrolytes to replenish what you lose through sweating, but it also provides 80 calories, 20 grams of carbohydrates, and, depending on the flavor, 17 to 19 grams of sugar per serving to boost energy levels. Those are probably deal breakers for anyone trying to cut back on sugar or calories, but Skratch Labs embraces its athletic performance niche and has thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon as a result. Each serving provides 17% of the recommended daily intake of sodium, 10% of magnesium, 4% of calcium, and 20% of vitamin C. You can purchase a single serving for $1.95 or a 20-serving bag for about $1.10 per serving from the brand's website.
One of the things that differentiates Skratch Labs from its competitors is that it identifies all of its ingredients. Instead of the generic and notoriously generous catch-all term "natural flavors" that you'll see on many processed food labels, Skratch Labs lists ingredients such as peach juice and lemon oil. As a result, the mixes taste like they actually come from plants rather than straight from a Kool-Aid tub like many other hydration products. If you're concerned about artificial flavors and sweeteners, and lead an active lifestyle, Skratch Labs is tough to beat.
1. Nuun Sport
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Each tablet contains 13% of the recommended daily value of sodium, 1% daily value of calcium, 6% of magnesium, 3% of potassium, and 2% of chloride. In other words, it covers the basis and nothing more. The product has tens of thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon, illustrating its broad appeal. It's just sweet enough, and with 13 flavors — several of which contain caffeine — it's got something for everyone, regardless of dietary requirements. There's not a lot to dislike about Nuun's Sport tablets, and it's a great place to start if you're new to electrolyte mixes, or just want a solid option that has stood the test of time. | <urn:uuid:92718e86-7fc2-4b81-b35e-1a2e1667f869> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.mashed.com/1433262/does-liquid-iv-give-you-energy/ | 2024-04-13T22:15:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.949461 | 4,000 |
One of the first changes brought on by COVID-19 was a huge drop in public transportation ridership and regulatory demands that service be reduced. Agencies scrambled to make these service changes, rushing in days through a planning and scheduling process that typically takes weeks and quite a lot of scheduling know-how. According to our estimates, the lion’s share of U.S. agencies have already finished the creation of these service reduction contingency plans.
At the same time, agencies began grappling with questions of bus operator safety, questions that we believe will persist when things begin to return to normal, hopefully soon.
At Optibus, we’re offering transit agencies a free license of our platform so they can create contingency plans. In the process, we learned some lessons, and we’d like to share them with the industry.
Three Ways to Reduce Service
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From what we’ve heard from agencies, the easiest option was the weekend service option, since it only required rostering changes and no new runcuts or blocks. It was also easier to communicate to the public, because it involved referring to a pre-existing weekend schedule. However, the resulting service isn’t perfect, since it doesn’t take into consideration passengers who may be still commuting to work, and who possibly are emergency workers, nurses, etc. In this second option, rostering, if manual (we estimate that 70 percent of U.S. agencies don’t perform roster optimization but rather work manually) can take a day or two, while with optimization, it can take an hour or two and result in less roster lines.
Bus Operator Safety and Absenteeism
Initially, when COVID-19 requests began coming in, the regulatory focus was dealing with contingencies of a reduction of 10 or 25 percent of bus operators, due to issues ranging from operator fear of working with the public to inability to work because of the virus or quarantines. While we’ve looked at creating runcuts where the main consideration is driver shortages, reducing the maximum number of drivers by such high percentages won’t necessarily deliver a schedule that makes sense. That’s why most agencies focused on using the weekend service.
In any case, driver protection measures require that optimization be used to ensure a minimal amount of rosters, to preserve the health of bus operators by exposing as few as possible to the public, even with measures such as no fare or backdoor boarding. This also helps deal with potential absenteeism caused by the pandemic.
Other safety measures include creating crew and vehicle schedules that involve frequent cleaning and disinfection of buses and the driver area. An example can be added breaks for disinfection or allocating more time for changeovers, so that the driver area can be disinfected as it passes from one driver to the next. Other options, which we haven’t seen, but may be relevant in case of a gradual return to ordinary service, are disallowing changeovers in order to ensure that each driver is present only in one bus. Eliminating changeovers is bound to hurt efficiency and cost, but can work in the short term, where service is reduced anyway.
Post COVID-19 - An Opportunity to Reshape Rosters
The need to quickly generate rosters made agencies use roster optimization for the first time, instead of the cafeteria-style rostering they had in the past. There are several downsides to cafeteria-style rostering even during non-COVID-19 service operation. The obvious ones are lack of control of overtime and rosters that are less efficient cost-wise. Yet the most compelling reason is that optimized rosters create better rosters for everyone, since more quality rosters are created and fairness is ensured. This eliminates have and have-nots in rosters and creates an opportunity to reshape roster practices post COVID-19.
Looking at data from public transit in China, which is slowly returning to normal, ridership decreases persist even when the pandemic has been beat out of cities. If a similar behaviour persists in the U.S., we expect to see the same scramble to plan and reschedule many service changes since it will be a gradual return to normal. Hopefully, this downtime will also be used to improve underlying scheduling practices such as rostering, changeovers and more. | <urn:uuid:53d77012-d4b8-4141-afae-254cac763b10> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.masstransitmag.com/technology/article/21132338/optibus-dealing-with-covid-19-service-reductions-and-bus-operator-safety-a-scheduling-viewpoint | 2024-04-13T21:38:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.954255 | 1,079 |
Autodesk, Inc. And Virgin Hyperloop One have teamed up to explore new opportunities in extending the value of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for transportation route optimization and improved digital engineering and construction workflows.
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"Autodesk technology is in the DNA of much of the built world everywhere – and I mean everywhere," said Nicolas Mangon, vice president of AEC business strategy at Autodesk. "With the global population expected to hit 10 billion by 2050, the way infrastructure is designed and constructed, and how we move people and goods, must change. We have a choice to either accommodate the expected growth or become overwhelmed by it. I believe Virgin Hyperloop One and Autodesk together will help to tackle the challenges ahead."
Autodesk technology connects all stakeholders on infrastructure and building projects from design through construction to operations and maintenance.
By bringing in the context of the real world into the design and engineering phases of a project, Autodesk and Virgin Hyperloop One hope to more efficiently calculate costs across the entire lifespan of a project – design, construction, operations and maintenance.
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Mayo Clinic kidney and high blood pressure specialists work as part of multidisciplinary teams to make sure you get exactly the care you need. These teams may include cardiologists, critical care medicine specialists, urologists, pathologists, endocrinologists, pharmacists, obstetricians and gynecologists, or other experts as needed.
Having all this expertise in a single place, focused on you, means that you're not getting only one opinion. Your care is discussed among the team, your test results are available quickly, and appointment schedules are coordinated. What might take weeks or months to accomplish elsewhere can typically be done in a matter of days at Mayo Clinic.
Nephrology services are also provided to children at the Children's Center on Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Pediatric nephrologists work with other pediatric specialists to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for children and adolescents.
Mayo Clinic Health System clinics, hospitals and other health care facilities serve more than 60 communities in Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. These sites provide Mayo Clinic kidney and hypertension care to their local communities.
Having a medical condition such as kidney failure can affect your whole life. An integral part of your care team will be health professionals trained in every aspect of your condition. If you have a chronic kidney condition or are undergoing hemodialysis, you may be helped by dialysis nurses, patient care technicians, renal dietitians, social workers and dialysis technical staff.
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Mayo Clinic nephrology and hypertension physician-scientists seek new knowledge to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people with renal disorders and hypertension. You may have an opportunity to be part of one of the clinic's many nephrology-related clinical trials.
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MCI’s visual and performing arts education is taught by highly qualified teachers who partner with community professionals to bring robust instruction and hands-on experience to our students. With a history of awards and achievement across all our groups and programs, MCI is known locally and nationally as a premier destination for artistic expression and studies.
Instrumental and choral music is a staple of our performing arts curriculum, with over 11 courses dedicated to Concert and Jazz Band, Concert and Jazz Choir, Piano, Music Production, Guitar, and more. Every student will find their own instrument, voice, or form of musical expression to effectively communicate their music and talents on stages big and small.
Bossov Ballet Theatre
Bossov Ballet Theatre is a pre-professional performing company that is world-renowned for its quality and excellence. All BBT students train after school with professional dancers who come to BBT to appear in guest roles. The experience of performing on stage with large casts is an invaluable opportunity for aspiring dancers.
Our visual arts department believes that anyone can create images, express themselves, and analyze their own artwork as well as the work of others. Students also have the chance to prepare an art portfolio for college or freelance work opportunities.
The nature of artistry is the need to express through creation... And it is mutual, the audience also has the need to witness the beauty of art. Without art our souls would be empty. Art gives as an inspiration, helps us dig deeper within ourselves and our feelings... it teaches us to recognize beauty.”
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This weekend the Guardian ran a super article on the impact of the internet on advertising. Its relevance is so pertinent to PR in that these are shared methods of communication and as Credit Suisse recently said ‘money follows eyeballs’.
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The Megan Molten design aesthetic is based on a very obvious light and airy feel, with a softer palette and coastal flare. I love brightening up a clients space and making their home feel finished in our signature style. Whether you are looking for our full design, virtual design or do it yourself e-design services we are here to help!
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Would you like to learn a new happiness tip?
Perhaps you don’t feel as happy as you think you should.
Well, you’re in luck - because a recent study sheds some new light on that old topic.
It shows how awe impacts our health and happiness.
“What’s awe got to do with anything?” you might ask.
You see, awe is a powerful emotion.
We experience awe when we focus our attention outwards on something vast and magnificent — like a beautiful sunset or the view from a high mountain top.
Experiencing awe changes you. And you don’t have to wait for a rare or spectacular event. You can experience awe even in the mundane things you take for granted.
Meaning your happiness and wellbeing can increase without taking expensive days out and exotic trips abroad.
When you learn to bring more awe into your daily life, you can increase your peace, calm and sense of satisfaction.
You can fill yourself with awe. Every day can be a reverence filled happy one.
Are you intrigued?
Great! Let’s dive in.The Benefits of Insignificance
“Awe is the emotion we get when we come across something that challenges our day-to-day frames of reference,” says Jennifer Stellar a researcher at the University of Toronto’s Psychology Department.
“It’s how we respond when we see something new or novel that doesn’t fit with our understanding of the world,” says Amie Gordon, from the University of California-San Francisco.
An essential difference between awe (or wonder) and other emotions is that wonder makes us feel small.
Surprise and inspiration are similar, but they have different effects. Surprise gives us a jolt, delivering a shock. Inspiration gives us ideas about what we could do in the world. Awe makes us feel insignificant.
You might think feeling small is a bad thing, but it isn’t really.
When our sense of self diminishes, we become more humble.
Humans spend a lot of time caught up in their own lives, the challenges they face and the tasks they need to do next. Awe suspends this narrow focus. It makes us see ourselves as tiny pieces of something much more significant.
Being humbled counteracts our other inclinations toward arrogance, entitlement and narcissism.
When we feel small and insignificant, our desire to engage and connect with others increases.
Quite possibly, feelings such as these drew humans together. They are partly responsible for why we live together in crowds. Who wants to be alone when faced with the mysteries of the universe?
Awe may even help with more significant societal problems such as anxiety and depression.
A study showed that when a group of military personnel with PTSD went on a white water rafting trip to study the effects of nature, their symptoms improved. The same happened for a group of underprivileged young people. Moreover, their scores for general happiness, life satisfaction and social wellbeing all increased. And everyone felt better connected to their community.
That’s pretty impressive, don’t you agree?
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Experiencing awe has many positive benefits.
Research by Jennifer and Amie, assistant professor and principal research scientist mentioned above, found that those who reported experiencing more awe in their daily lives had friends who rated them as being more humble.
Moreover, the experience of awe changed the participants.
After watching awe-inspiring videos, participants were more balanced in their perceptions of their strengths and weaknesses.
There was also a greater recognition that given their smallness, not everything was within their control.
Participants were also more accepting of the influence of outside authorities such as luck, God, or others. They recognised that forces more significant than themselves affected their lives. They also realised that their accomplishments weren’t only of their own making. Other factors affected their successes too.
Other studies by the same team have shown that those who report more awe in their life also appear to have better immune health.
Out of a group of 94 students, those who described themselves as having more positive emotions - like joy, pride, awe, and confidence - had lower levels of pro inflammatory cytokines than those who reported feeling more negative emotions - like anger, embarrassment, shame, and contempt.
Pro-inflammatory cytokines are useful when the body suffers injury or sickness. They help promote inflammation, a typical process during which the body's immune system acts to protect us from infection.
Yet consistent high levels contribute to inflammatory diseases that link to severe conditions. These include depression, heart disease and diabetes.
Several positive emotions lowered pro-inflammatory cytokines, but awe had the most effect.
Awesomeness Is Everywhere
Experiences of awe don’t have to be the ones we expect.
Here are some examples of where I’ve felt awe in my life. You’ve probably had similar experiences.
- When looking at London’s skyline from Waterloo Bridge (you get Parliament and Westminster on one side, Canary Wharf and St Paul's Cathedral on the other).
- Standing on the edge of Niagara Falls.
- Lying in the Inner Mongolian countryside with my wife, far away from the bright lights of the city. So many stars fill the sky that they outnumber the black of space.
- Watching a shooting star occur every few minutes (same place as above).
- Jogging in Africa and watching the equatorial sun’s hurried rise from low on the horizon to high above.
There’s more though:
It’s not only these great experiences that count.
Learning to experience more awe in our daily life involves understanding how miraculous life is. And how much beauty there is in the world.
A full moon and a sunset are stunning wherever they are. A spectacular eclipse may deliver an intense boost of awe, but on its own, the moon is pretty awesome. Spending a few moments to study the moon on a cloudless night does wonders for your humility.
There’s lots of cloud in the UK where I live, which is sometimes a pain, but there are often remarkable patterns created. One day is always different from the next.
Technology is also pretty awe-inspiring.
It’s hard to believe that there’s more computer power in your mobile phone than there is in the spacecraft that landed on the moon.
And what about life itself? Did you know that the worms in your garden have a nervous system that developed (in flatworms) about 600 million years ago?
Awe-inspiring things are all around.
Can you make a list of all the amazing things you see every day? Try to imagine what life was like for those who lived a few hundred years ago? Compared to them isn’t the modern world - despite all its faults - impressive?
And if you believe in God, then you’ll see the awesomeness of creation everywhere.
Scientific facts are amazing too. Stars create elements that make up your body. The heavy ones such as carbon, oxygen, iron and nickel form after stars exhaust their core of hydrogen. They spread out into a universe when a star reaches the end of its life and explodes.
You are stardust.
Kathryn Mannix has worked with the dying for years. Her stories of her time as an end-of-life nurse provoke amazement at her calm way of reassuring people about death. It’s inspiring how she manages to help those make the most of their last few weeks and months.
You can find awe in the acts of kindness carried out by ordinary people every day.
Fill All Your Days With Awe
All the results of these studies point in one direction:
Recognising the awesomeness of the world matters.
Awe humbles you and brings you down to size. It reminds you of the amazingness of the universe and how much is out of your control. It increases social bonds and reduces depression and anxiety.
Can you think of anything remarkable in the world?
Write a list. Try to find one awesome thing a day.
When you do so, you’ll increase your contentment, and you’ll be calmer and happier.
Do you need any more evidence that awe is essential for you?
Get out there and have an awe-filled day!
- Amie Gordan Profile
- Amie Gordan Research: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/42570923_Amie_M_Gordon
- Jennifer Stellar Profile: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/psychology/faculty-staff/stellar-jennifer
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Earlier this month, 14 Merrimack College students along with Professor Mary Papazian, Managing Director of the Mucci Capital Markets Lab, attended the regional meeting of the New England Association of Financial Professionals (NEAFP) at Fidelity Investments’ Merrimack, NH campus. Students were invited to attend by Merrimack alumnus Steve Johnson ’80, who is the NEAFP regional ambassador and a Senior Vice President at Fidelity Investments. This was the first time college students were invited to participate in the conference as part of a new initiative to give eligible students the opportunity to get involved in the NEAFP. The Merrimack students were joined by fellow students from UNH, St. Anselm and SNHU.
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Albizu University and Patricia Jimenez Art Space present the exhibition THE GAME, featuring works by Ernesto Capdevila. THE GAME consists of a selection of Capdevila’s most recent series of sculptures and gets its title from one of the pieces on display which depicts a golfer swinging at human heads instead of golf balls. Capdevila calls these works “stuff” instead of “sculptures” because they are the result of an empirical process of creation in which experimentation predominates. The works that comprise THE GAME are characterized as being of large and medium format, featuring figures with elongated extremities and large feet. In their creation, Capdevila concentrated mainly on the details of the faces, hands, and some clothing, leaving the rest of the body merely defined and outlined without overworking it.
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Flint voters decide next month if they want to recall their mayor
Next month, Flint voters will decide if they want to recall their mayor.
The unusually large field of candidates may draw an unusually low number of voters to the polls.
Karen Weaver insists she’s done a good job as Flint’s mayor. Her emergency declaration drew national attention to Flint’s tainted drinking water, resulting in hundreds ofmillions of dollars in stateandfederal aid. Also on her watch, the city has seen tens of millions of dollars innew corporate investment.
So why is she the subject of a recall? Weaver believes her political opponents have been preparing for a recall since she was elected less than two years ago.
“I know there were people that were not happy with me getting elected. I know I surprised a lot of people by getting elected,” says Weaver. “It just seems like there was a plan in place.”
But there have been questions about her administration, including suggestions of cronyism and abuse of power.
The recall specifically cites Weaver’s support for hiring a new garbage company. The company was later linked to a federal corruption scandalin southeast Michigan.
Scott Kincaidhas been on the Flint city council for 32 years. He easily won the August primary for his 9th ward seat. When a judge ruled Kincaid had to choose between running for the council or in the mayoral recall, Kincaid chose the recall.
He sees serious problems in the Weaver administration. In particular, Kincaid points to Flint police officers investigating the recall campaign against the mayor, including questioning people who signed the petitionand looking at the criminal record of the person leading in the campaign.
“Now we’ve got the state police investigating the police department. And maybe the federal government for violation of the Hatch Act for having police officers, while they’re on duty, going around passing out literature for the mayor. That’s just absolutely wrong,” says Kincaid. “That’s why I’m running for mayor.”
Kincaid says his top priority as mayor would be to ensure Flint has a reliable source of drinking water. He’s among the city council members fighting a 30-year contract with the Great Lakes Water Authority. A federal judge has ordered the city council to make a decision.
Arthur Woodson is another candidate on the recall ballot. He doesn’t have political experience. Nevertheless, as the guy who led the recall campaign, he has a list of thousands of Flint residents who want change at city hall.
Woodson insists he didn’t plan to run for mayor, until he saw who the other candidates would be.
“Councilman Kincaid put his name in the hat. And Mayor Weaver was there,” Woodson says. “I just felt like neither one would be there for the people.”
Woodson says he wants to fight the corruption he sees at Flint city hall.
Paul Rozycki is a retired Mott Community College political scientist and a long-time observer of the Vehicle City’s political scene. Given the city’s history of recalls (there have been recall campaigns against the city’s last four mayors), Rozycki is not surprised at the success of the latest campaign.
“I just think people are angry about the water issue, about the slowness in repairing pipes,” says Rozycki. “And again I think there’s a frustration at government in a larger sense.”
A change in Michigan law means voters are not simply voting ‘yes-or-no’ on recalling the mayor, but instead deciding a winner-take-all election.
In all, there are 18 candidates (yes, 18 candidates) on the recall ballot.Many of those on the ballot can be generously described as “fringe” or “vanity” candidates unlikely to pick up many votes.
But the size of the field will likely mean the winner will garner less than half the votes cast. Added to that, voter turnout for the November 7th recall is expected to be low, maybe between 12% and 15%.
Paul Rozycki says that could be a problem for whoever wins.
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£590,000 investment works get under way in Larne
Friday 13 January 2023
The latest stage in major town centre investment in Larne gets under way this week with the commencement of Public Realm Improvement Works in the Point Street area.
Businesses on Point Street and Broadway will be open as normal throughout the works.
With a combined investment of over £530,000 from the Department for Communities and over £59,000 from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council - works will be concentrated on Point Street (between Broadway and the junction with Narrow Gauge Road) to upgrade the footways with granite paving, re-surfacing of the road and new street lighting to match the existing high quality Public Realm Scheme within the town centre.
The work is being carried out by the Department for Infrastructure and in order to complete it as quickly and safely as possible, Broadway and Point Street will be closed to traffic from 16 January until further notice (Monday to Saturday 8.30am - 6pm).
During the road closure, pedestrian access to businesses will be maintained at all times.
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, said: “The completion of this work will be another significant step in creating a town centre which is welcoming and attractive to shoppers and visitors. The new works will deliver high quality measures including paving which will improve the quality of the area and compliment the previously completed schemes in the town.
“We are very grateful for the patience and understanding of our businesses and citizens throughout the period of the works, and will communicate the very latest information as the project progresses.”
Gerard Murray, Director of the Department of Communities’ Regional Development Office said: “Significant Public Realm improvements have been made throughout Larne’s town centre and this latest investment will positively enhance the area, provide tangible benefits for those who live and work in Larne, as well as visitors from further afield. This is part of an ongoing programme of much needed investment across towns and cities to improve public areas, neighbourhoods and communities which will deliver a wide range of social and economic outcomes.”
Public Realm Improvement Works have been delivered on a phased basis across the town centre since 2014 and Point Street is one of the few streets within the Larne town centre core that have yet to be upgraded. These schemes have been delivered as part of the Larne Town Centre Investment Plan and Town Centre Strategy, launched in March 2022.
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Every day: 09:00 to 17:00
1 - 2 Sovereign House
Karen and the crew welcome all to Spinnaker Cafe! With fresh, homemade meals which are both delicious and affordable, along with an ever-changing display of freshly baked cakes, Spinnaker Cafe is the perfect stop off if you're after good, honest food!
With amazing views overlooking Milford Marina, you can't beat sitting outside in the Pembrokeshire sun whilst enjoying one of their bean-to-cup coffees.
There's something for everyone at Spinnaker Cafe! It's the perfect place to enjoy a hearty homemade meal any day of the week, from Sunday roast dinners with all the trimmings and tasty children's meals to delicious vegetarian dishes and gluten free homemade crispy chips!
You'll be starting the day off right with one of their cooked to order breakfasts which are certainly fit for any Admiral, Captain or crew. With a fast, friendly service and a 5* health and hygiene rating you know you're in good hands!
If you're after something sweet, you're in for a treat! You'll always be spoilt for choice with a variety of fresh cakes on display or you can always treat yourself to a "Joe's" ice cream, available in a range of delicious flavours.
All dishes are available for takeaway and Spinnaker Cafe are also available to cater for small functions and outside buffets. To order a takeaway meal or for catering enquiries, either give Spinnaker Cafe a call or pop in for a chat with a friendly member of staff!
Kate is a waitress at Spinnaker Cafe.
We spoke to her in our Meet the Faces of Milford Waterfront feature - find out why she likes working at Milford Waterfront, her special skills and talents and her favourite dish at the cafe and more!
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MM Executive Director, Carolyn Daly, shares the story of mother and daughter, Andrea and Melisa.
Mil Milagros first began working in the community of Nuevo Progreso in 2012 with our Early Childhood Development Program. In early 2013, when I joined MM, we had a meeting with the community.
I remember walking into the house-turned school and seeing a small group of women and men in a circle. I was impressed because three of the women -one mother, one grandmother, and one teacher - spoke more than the rest of the group. The men chimed in every now and then, but these women led the meeting. They told us that the parents were renting this house because the children were supposed to go to a school across the street. But the street was actually the Pan-American Highway and the parents did not want their children crossing the dangerous highway to go to school. So, they did what they do in Nuevo Progreso and they found a temporary solution while they worked relentlessly toward their more permanent one - land and a school of their own.
That year, we did enter NP with our nutrition, health and hygiene, and education programs. I continued to be impressed by the confidence and drive of the three women who led that first meeting. They got things done and it was amazing.
Now, any one of those three women could and should be highlighted as a leader who inspires me. I hope I get the chance to do so. But, today, I am not sharing their story. Today, I am sharing the story of a woman I wouldn't have even remembered being in the meeting, a woman who sat quietly, who far from speaking, didn't even make eye contact with us during the entire meeting.
Today, I'd like to talk about Andrea and her daughter, Melisa. Andrea was elected to the MM Board of Directors, the group of women who lead MM´s programs in their community. She always sat in the corner with her feet crossed behind her and her hands in her lap. She never spoke but she was always there. At the end of each workshop or meeting, she'd stare at the floor and say, "Gracias, Seño (a term of respect for a teacher)."
But then I noticed that Andrea was making the school snack that MM provided a lot. The mothers take turns preparing the snack and I remember asking the school principal why Andrea seemed to be there every time I was at the school.
"She has four children in the school," Magda told me.
"Wow," I said. In a school of 30 children, four of them were Andrea's children.
"Does she complain about coming so often?" I asked
Magda smiled. ¨Are you kidding? She is so grateful that Mil Milagros is in our community, she said she'd come every day if was asked her to. And she would. She's one of the most reliable mothers that we have.
Magda explained to me that among the many challenges facing the community was the fact that there was no running water at the school. So, the parents - the mothers really - took turns bringing jugs of water on their heads to the school so the children could wash their hands and brush their teeth. Andrea came every day because she knew that maybe there were other mothers who couldn't or wouldn't.
While I noticed that Andrea didn't say much, I also noticed that the community seemed to respect her. Young mothers would observe the way she prepared a snack and imitate it.
And after a while, Andrea began to lift her head and look me in the eyes when she thanked me for all MM was doing in her community and with her children. I would hug her and thank her.
One day, she invited me to her home. It was about a 10 minute walk up a steep hill to her house. I thought about Andrea walking every day with a giant jug of water on her head up and down that hill. When we got to her house, she rushed inside and came back out with a piece of paper. It was a diploma, she said.
Andrea, who had never had the opportunity to go to school, had taken literacy classes and graduated from the first level. Now, she beamed, she could sign her name. Andrea's children stood next to her as we cried and I hugged them all. They were so proud of her. She was so proud of herself.
From then on, every time she had to sign for something, instead of using her fingerprint, she slowly signed her name.
And Andrea, who never spoke and hardly looked anyone in the eye, began giving workshops to the rest of the mothers. We'd still have to motivate her to speak above a whisper, but everyone in the room listened when she spoke.
And no one listened more than Melisa. When I first met Melisa she was 5 years old and had a smile that could melt any heart. She wasn't as outgoing as many of the other children but she had a charm and wit that was hard to deny.
Melisa shared her drawings and schoolwork with us and would hug all the visitors. Over the years, I saw Melisa become more mature and a bit more reserved.
I worried, the extravert that I am, that there was something wrong. I asked Lucy if everything was okay with Melisa. She looked at me inquisitively and asked, "Why?"
"She doesn't seem as emotive as she used to be."
Lucy, ever the investigator, said, "I'll look into it."
She came back to me with a smile on her face and said, "I think Melisa is fine."
"Yeah?" I asked.
"Yes. I asked Magda (her teacher) about Melisa and she said she was the child who showed the most leadership of any child that she'd had in her class."
In a school with just two classrooms, the two teachers had to teach multiple grades at once, a difficult job for even the best of teachers. Melisa, who was at the top of her class, would volunteer to help teach the younger children while Magda worked with the older ones. She never looked for glory or praise. She was, as Magda put it, "a quiet leader," just like her mom. Melisa will graduate from primary school this year and I have no doubt that whatever she chooses to do, she will do it with the grace and quiet leadership that Andrea has taught her.
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When prospects visit your site and ask you to engage with them, do you make it hard? Do you act like you hate talking to prospects? (If you haven’t seen it, yet, you may want to check the last post on whether you are unintentionally fortifying your website against your prospects.)
“No, no– I love talking to potential customers. I wish I had more of them. They are always bailing on meetings and making it hard to contact them, though.”
Yet your prospects are frustrated, too. Here’s how my life as a prospect feels. I get 10 calls a day from pushy sales rep who have nothing useful to offer me and just waste my time. But crickets from the companies whose sites I’ve visited and filled out a form asking them to contact me. Or I get a call a week later, when I’ve already dealt with that particular problem. (Sometimes I even forget the site I visited.)
What both sides want is a quick, painless way to figure out if there should be a deeper conversation.
When is the best time to be talking to prospects?
Not when you’re leaving the third “this is so-and-so from such-and-such just checking in to see if you still had any interest in our thingamajigger.”
Typically, it’s right when someone requests information from your site. That’s when they are thinking about you, and likely to be available. After all, they just asked for information from you. Research from the Harvard Business Review shows that if you call web leads back within an hour, you are 7x more likely to qualify them than if you wait 2 hours. And you’re 60 times more likely to qualify them within the hour than if you wait 24 hours.
Let me repeat that, just in case the number don’t provide enough emphasis.
You’ll need 60X more leads if you wait a day to call them.
(Naturally, your results will depend on your customer demographics, but the results are striking. Even for long sales cycles, the chance to influence how the decision unfolds and what criteria get attention is important.)
So call right away, if you can. (I have my phone give a special buzz so even if I’m not at my desk, I have a shot at responding quickly.)
What if you can’t reach your prospect right away?
Sometimes you can’t respond right away. You may be on the phone with another prospect or customer, in the air, or, God forbid, not working. In these cases, it’s best if you have someone else who can follow up for you. If not, follow up as soon as you can. Then, follow up again. A lot of people will request information from a site, then move on to something else (they don’t have unlimited time, either), filing away your whitepaper or other lead magnet for later review.
If you can tell if/when your prospect has interacted with your content, you have a chance for another “shot on goal”. I had one prospect grab content from my site. The profile looked like a great fit, so I followed up with several voicemails. (Not as much as I should have, but pretty good for me.) Nothing. A couple of months later, I got a notification that the prospect was looking at my content again. I called, had a great conversation, and got a great customer relationship.
Sometimes, it’s not a happy ending. Once I was traveling and got so behind on my email that I didn’t even notice a notification about a good prospect until it was too late. When I finally got him on the phone, we had a great conversation, and he said, “I sure wish you’d called last week. I can tell you would have done a better job than the people I went with.” You can’t win ’em all. 😉
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by Andrew Dickens – 5 min read
I will never have kids.
This isn’t a reactionary statement, having watched another sleep-deprived parent expel precious life force from their body in an attempt to calm their screaming spawn. Nor is it the result of medical issues ‘down there’.
It’s a decision that my wife and I took while of sound mind and body. We were in our mid-late 30s when we met (her mid, my late) and decided that, frankly, we’d quite like to enjoy a few years together before we gave up our lives to the whims and needs of a child. A few years meant we’d be looking at having kids in our mid-40s, which didn’t appeal for all kinds of reasons. So, we made a call and we stuck to it.
We’re not alone. The number of people without children is on the up, rising by almost 50 per cent in the UK since the mid-1990s. But not all of them got to make the choice we did, whether because of infertility (which affects around 15% of couples worldwide), financial constraints or general existential angst.
We were lucky, but it wasn’t easy. You think about your lineage, your legacy and, selfishly, who’s going to look after you when you get old. Even now, I see parents with their kids and wonder what it would have been like. And the biggest question in my mind is: what kind of father I would have been?
"There’s a lot of poo (not just their poo, either)."
Then we got a dog, and I think I now know.
I was sceptical about the dog. The dog would provide many of the problems that a kid would: cost, dependence, responsibility, restrictions, inconvenience. But after two years of ‘gentle persuasion’ by my wife, Brewster the cockapoo moved into our house. That was February 2019, and I was right about the problems — every single one — but the similarities to having a human child don’t stop there.
You give them pet (literally) names — such as Booboo, Bubbles, Mr Boo, Bublé, Lord Fluffington — and use their full name when you’re annoyed, which is quite frequent. You gain dog-owning friends, the equivalent of a parenting group or a school gate clique, and 80% of your chat with them is dog-related.
Travel is ten times harder and more expensive, requiring you to stay within driveable bounds or face the pain and guilt (so much guilt) of leaving them with someone else. You have less ‘me time’. You spend more money on them than you ever imagined, you buy a practical car, you get used to being covered in filth and to them being covered in filth. There’s a lot of poo (not just their poo, either).
There are less practical, more emotional similarities as well. Things that teach you a lot about yourself.
You’ve signed up for membership to the responsibility club. Dogs, on average, have intelligence equivalent to that of a two-year-old human. This means we have, hopefully for a good 15 years or more, total responsibility for a toddler. He can never be left to fend for himself, he can never go out by himself, he can’t feed himself or call the emergency services for help. We are all he has - and that thought is life-changing. I guess it is for all dads.
They become both a barrier and bond between you and your partner. Their crying is the most agonising and penetrative sound on Earth. You talk to them and expect them to understand or, at the very least, be a compliant listener, whether trying to negotiate with them (really) or vocally arranging your thoughts.
You get reflective about your style of parenting. Am I too harsh? Sometimes, and I hate myself for it. Am I too impatient? Ditto. Have I invested enough time in training him? Probably not, and therefore any bad behaviour is probably my fault. Does knowing that prevent me from getting irritated by said behaviour? No. Have I ever regretted the decision to turn a couple into a family? Momentarily, yes. Does that make me a bad parent or a normal one? Are other people like this?
You begin to think that your little lad has somehow inherited your personality traits. Brewster can be anxious. I have anxiety. Did I make him anxious? It’s all my fault.
The guilt, as mentioned, is profound and plentiful. As is the fear. The fear of abduction. The fear of illness. The fear that he’s not happy. The fear that he’ll fart when we have guests.
Sadly, cruelly, the worst fear - what they call 'every parent’s nightmare' - is one we can't avoid. We have a ‘child’ who will almost certainly die before we do. My anxious mind often pictures the moment I say goodbye to Brewster. The words I’ll say as his eyes close for the last time what the house will feel like afterwards.
Maybe it’s stupid or morose, but I can’t help it. So I use this nightmarish image to stop myself from taking him for granted. Because you shouldn’t take something so wonderful for granted.
"I’ve sincerely mulled over whether I would die or kill to save him. And I think I would."
It’s a relationship like no other. One of deep, intense feelings that are quite different to those you could ever have for a partner. The joy of seeing him happy. How his uncontrollably gleeful welcome clears all clouds from my mind. The wrestling, the cuddling, watching him run, watching him swim, watching him play, watching him sleep and dream, watching him roll in grass like he’s experiencing religious ecstasy.
I’ve sincerely mulled over whether I would die or kill to save him. And I think I would.
And all this, weirdly, makes me think I’d have been okay as a dad. I’d have messed things up, I’d have lost my rag, I’d have been riddled with guilt, I’d have been unintentionally negligent at times, but I’d also have got a lot right. I’d have loved my kid to an indescribable degree and, if Brewster is anything to go by — this sweet, smart, kind-hearted, adorable doofus — they would have turned out pretty well. | <urn:uuid:ab03a153-a3c8-471a-95da-99e4ff513a11> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.mindjournals.com/blogs/read/the-dad-i-would-have-been | 2024-04-13T22:28:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.978421 | 1,416 |
Who is your child's best teacher? Part 1 of 2 By Emma Hart - Former Mini Maestros Head of Teaching
Who is your child’s best teacher?
What is our role as parents and teachers, and how can we help our youngest learners to reach their full potential?
Have you ever watched a baby really engage in something new for the first time?
There is a great scene in the documentary Babies (2010), where an infant is attempting to stack rings on a stick. It takes total concentration and precise motor skill. The infant makes many attempts, with many failures, but it doesn’t give up. There is very little, to no intervention from an adult. The child has obviously been introduced to the toy and understands what to do, but has been given space to practise it on its own. It proves frustrating and challenging, but the child doesn’t give up, despite repeated failures. The desire to master it and learn is much stronger.
As an adult watching this scene, it is very difficult to resist the urge to want to help the child and take away their frustration. However, left alone, the child clearly persists and makes improvements. It also proves to be an excellent exercise in building resilience.
This begs the question, what does our intervention do to the learning process, and is there a way to do it without interrupting a natural flow?
I was fortunate enough to be invited to work with a group of African women and their toddlers some years back. They were new to the country and had very little English, so my role was to assist with language development through some simple songs and prop activities. The women were shy and not very engaged in the class, given that they couldn’t understand much of what I was saying. Similarly, I found it difficult to engage the children, they were curious but very attuned to their mothers, and I was struggling to find a connection and earn their trust enough to present the lesson.
I decided to do a dance, we formed a circle and I started the music, an African piece. They warmed to it quickly and before I knew it the whole room had erupted into song and dance, they were no longer holding back and had now opened a cupboard in which Djembes (African drums) were stored and were passing them around. I was then treated to the most amazing learning experience. The women played the drums skilfully, while some danced and sang. All the while the toddlers moved between them. I noticed the women had left some spare drums around so that if a child wanted to play it could. Some children sat beside a woman and watched and copied. The women were not telling the children what to do or moving their hands and bodies, they were simply enjoying playing and dancing themselves and thus modelling the skills. The children watched and joined in when they were ready.
What I observed was a natural learning process. These very young children were managing to keep a steady beat and even add some simple rhythms. No-one had told them what to do or how to play the drums, they simply followed the adults and experimented for themselves. If they got tired they changed to dancing, moving between the two activities, even helping each other, all the while watching their parents and following their lead.
It was the perfect classroom, playful, skilful, with high expectations and lots of freedom for the children to experience and try out things for themselves. There was structure but no control, and above all it was so totally joyful!
Following this they were so receptive. We had found our universal language, and everyone was learning. I was struck by how simple it could be. The key elements that made it a safe and fun learning environment were social connection, which promotes a deep sense of belonging (one of the key areas of the early years learning framework) and the space for exploration and discovery.
Similarly, a few years later I attended a workshop with Finnish music education specialist, Soili Perkiö. My ears pricked-up when she started talking about her classes for babies and their parents. What she was describing echoed the experience I had had with these women and their children that day. In Soili’s classes the parents are the music makers, they play the instruments joyfully, whilst the babies sit in the middle of the circle and watch. There are extra instruments placed in the circle so that when the babies are inspired and ready they pick them up and start experimenting for themselves. There is very little intervention from the adults, but rather encouragement and modelling. Soili described it as a very vibrant scene. The parents enjoy themselves and have little concern about whether their child is learning ‘correctly’. The focus is on building a genuine desire to be together, playing and making music. This is the part that is contagious, and inevitably the babies are not able to resist participating. Again, there is an emphasis on creating a feeling of belonging through social harmony.
This approach makes total sense as we are born learners with a need to bond and attach. Babies are natural scientists with an inbuilt ability for inquiry-based learning, but also require a safe, familiar environment for this to occur.
Children learn through discovery. They need to watch and then try, repeating this process over and over again as they encounter various ‘failures’ and ‘successes’, however, in this context, nothing is a failure. Rather, it is all a vital part of building the skills necessary for the learning process and understanding how things work (or don’t work). This means we may see a lot of experimentation, fumbling, and general ‘not doing something the way it should be done’ to begin with, before they find the way something is designed to function or work. The process needs to be pulled apart, in order to be fully understood and internalised.
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The German company said there has been much interest, particularly from mining companies in South Africa, for the technology.
It also has incorporated its expertise in rock or roof bolting (RB), which extends back to the 19th century, regarding lengths, materials and methods.
"RB adds significant costs to underground operations but is crucial for the safety of workers and production. Because of costs, rock bolts are typically slim … less than 25mm in diameter," the company said, adding that this diameter in the past has forced geotechnical staff to inspect ground conditions in RB boreholes using an endoscope or not at all.
"Despite efforts to standardise this method, a large source of uncertainty is the subjectivity or personal impression of the description. Hence, repetition and transparency are compromised, and companies are often reluctant to shift to more cost-saving RB patterns."
DMT said the first SBS was developed in response to these complaints. Over time, working with operators such as those in German hard coal mining, the tool has become certified as intrinsically safe (IS, I M1 Ex ia I Ma) for explosive environments.
The newest generation SBS includes depth control using a SlimDepthRecorder, which is easy to operate and has a 1/10mm resolution. It weighs just 150g and has low power requirements.
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"Basic design and configuration of the tool was untouched in order to maintain the intrinsically safe rating and retain the ability to enter RB drill holes," DMT said, noting that its key characteristic is an extra-slim diameter of 23mm with total length of 120cm.
It also has a ring of LED lights to illuminate borehole walls up to 45mm in diameter. The optical assembly can generate an image of 360°, which can be stored to the chip for later downloading to a designated software, so it is available for qualitative and quantitative analyses, statistical evaluation or further work or reference
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Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he is participating in the “first gubernatorial debate” with Democratic opponent Brandon Presley on Nov. 1 after weeks of declining to agree to a specific date.
“I’m looking forward to talking about our record on jobs and schools, and dispelling the lies funded by out-of-state liberals,” he tweeted Wednesday as he announced his decision to accept a debate on WAPT.
The Mississippi Free Press asked Presley’s campaign if he would debate Reeves on Nov. 1, and the candidate responded with a statement saying that he would “debate anytime, anywhere.”
“People have already started voting in Mississippi and deserve to hear where the candidates for governor stand without any further delay, which is why I called for five debates as far back as August. Just like Tate Reeves has been missing-in-action while our hospitals are shutting down, we’ll be ready with an empty chair next week for when Tate chickens out of Mississippi’s first general election debate,” Presley said. “We will commit to the November 1 debate if Tate Reeves agrees to any of the statewide televised debates I will be attending in October.”
The debates Presley agreed to this month include an NAACP-hosted debate forum on Oct. 9 and 19, a WJTV debate on Oct. 13, a Stennis Capitol Press Club forum on Oct. 23 and a debate on Gray TV stations on Oct. 26 (including WLBT, WLOX, WDAM, WTOK, WCBI and WMC). The incumbent governor has not responded to those debate invitations.
In a tweet Thursday morning, Reeves claimed that Presley “says he won’t show up because he’s giving speeches to the NAACP in October,” falsely characterizing both the nature of the NAACP debate and Presley’s stated response to the Nov. 1 debate invitation. He also insinuated that his Democratic opponent does not want to appear because WAPT also invited Gwendolyn Gray, a Black independent candidate, to join the debate. She has not said whether or not she will accept the debate invitation, however.
The Gray TV debate Presley accepted would cover local markets across the state. WAPT, which is hosting the Nov. 1 debate, covers much of the central and western parts of the state, but is not available in many southern, eastern and northern parts of the state. Streaming options will likely be available, however. It is not clear whether Reeves and Presley will agree to a second debate, but in 2019, the incumbent held two debates with then-Democratic opponent Jim Hood.
Democratic candidate for Mississippi attorney general Greta Kemp Martin told the Mississippi Free Press on Wednesday that she will be at the Stennis Capitol Press forum on Oct. 23 and said Republican Attorney General Lynn Fitch declined the invitation to join. The Mississippi Free Press previously asked Fitch’s campaign spokesperson Michelle Williams if the incumbent would debate Martin, but she skirted the question.
“Since taking office, General Fitch has kept a busy schedule speaking with community groups across Mississippi, both sharing what she is doing as their Attorney General and hearing from them about their thoughts and concerns. And the remaining seven weeks are no different. General Fitch will continue to meet directly with Mississippians to work toward ways to advance Mississippi to its best future,” Williams said in a statement on Sept. 20.
The Mississippi general election is on Nov. 7.
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The God of Miracles
A Sermon on Miracles from Acts 7:30-33
30And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush. 31When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold it, …
What is the purpose of miracles? Can they happen today? In this sermon on miracles from Acts 7:30–33 titled “The God of Miracles,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones explains the power of God to supernaturally work through miracles and providence. He cannot be comprehended by finite creatures apart from the Holy Spirit’s illumination. Modern humanity rejects God, refusing to submit to the One who stands above and beyond all humanity and who reserves the right to do with them and all of creation as He pleases. Humanity wants a god they can understand and grasp, not one who is the ultimate authority, directing and ordaining all things. Sinful people do not want to believe in angels, demons, or miracles because their hunger for imperial evidence views them as non-scientific or irrational. However, these reasons for denial are only excuses to avoid accountability to God’s holy standard. With the message of the gospel comes the strong warning of condemnation that will fall on all who reject God. On that final day all will bow their knees before the throne of God and there will no longer be any objection to God’s law and reign. They will no longer sneer at the word of God and its miracles. All who reject the gospel of God and His only Son will perish without any hope. Only by believing in the gospel can any rebellious sinner be saved.
- The sermon begins by introducing the passage from Acts 7:30-33 which describes Moses' encounter with God at the burning bush.
- Dr. Lloyd-Jones then provides context for the passage, explaining that Stephen was on trial before the Sanhedrin for preaching about Jesus. In his defense, Stephen recounts Jewish history to show how the Jewish leaders have always rejected God's messengers.
- Dr. Lloyd-Jones says the passage shows the nature of God's salvation - it is a message of deliverance. But the world rejects this message, as do many in the church.
- Dr. Lloyd-Jones then examines Moses' initial reaction to the burning bush. Moses was curious and wanted to investigate the strange sight. But this attitude is wrong. Dr. Lloyd-Jones says we cannot approach God with confidence in our own wisdom and understanding.
- Dr. Lloyd-Jones says the right way to react to God's supernatural intervention is with fear, awe, and reverence. We must recognize God's holiness and our own sinfulness. We must be silent and listen.
- Dr. Lloyd-Jones says no one can become a Christian without learning to tremble before God, see their own insignificance, and become utterly ashamed. We must become like the tax collector who could only cry out "God, have mercy on me, a sinner."
- Dr. Lloyd-Jones says that when we are silent before God, He will reveal the message of deliverance - that He loves us, sent His Son to die for us, and wants to make us His children.
- Dr. Lloyd-Jones concludes by saying this message is miraculous and supernatural. Under its power, we can become new creatures.
The Book of Acts
Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) was a Welsh evangelical minister who preached and taught in the Reformed tradition. His principal ministry was at Westminster Chapel, in central London, from 1939-1968, where he delivered multi-year expositions on books of the bible such as Romans, Ephesians and the Gospel of John. In addition to the MLJ Trust’s collection of 1,600 of these sermons in audio format, most of these great sermon series are available in book form (including a 14 volume collection of the Romans sermons), as are other series such as "Spiritual Depression", "Studies in the Sermon on the Mount" and "Great Biblical Doctrines". He is considered by many evangelical leaders today to be an authority on biblical truth and the sufficiency of Scripture. | <urn:uuid:1f494d07-76e1-4fbe-9332-39b24b0fe33f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons/book-of-acts/the-god-of-miracles/ | 2024-04-13T21:36:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.946016 | 895 |
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Hello fellow bloggers, I'm still around, lol!
It's been a very busy and rather hot summer here in Houston. I do have quite a few projects that I've worked on this summer, just haven't had time to post them, however I will get to that very soon! School is about to start again, (yey, lol!) which gives me mornings to sew. I've been reading some of my favorite blogs, in the evenings during the work week, which keeps me motivated ( Sunday's is my only full day to sew, btw). Between work and keeping the kids busy this "Super Hot" summer, I've managed to complete one or two projects a week! So basically, I'm still doing my thing, lol. Unfortunately, the construction of my sewing room hasn't happened, even tho I keep hinting at my DH, who also promised to get me a coverstitch.....
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David Cormican (Northern Rescue, Tokyo Trial) laughed when he was asked about problems that film finance faces. It wasn’t that he found the problems funny. Rather, what he found comical was the short time constraint he had to discuss the problems.
“We wouldn’t have enough time on this panel for that,” Cormican said.
He wasn’t kidding. For the next hour, four industry experts candidly spoke about the issues the industry faced, and how Mogul’s technology could improve it.
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Some of the topics discussed included:
- Investment dilution in film finance
- Lack of transparency in Hollywood accounting
- High-interest rates and transaction fees in current film equity models
- How long money is tied up in film investing
- What does a Hollywood investor want to see in a film before they invest?
Watch a full video of the panel right here.
For many, Hollywood is not easily understood so it takes insiders who can deliver the 10,000 ft-above-perspective to help us understand it. These Mogul team members made the opaque world of film finance that much clearer.
Cormican detailed how confusing film investing can be.
“Investing in the film industry is confusing for everyone. If you look at a waterfall, investors want to know where they fit, where they will recoup money, and what position they will be when they jockey for a profit amongst all of that. There’s just a general confusion there,” Cormican said. “The investors who are typically the first money in will get diluted when some other investor comes along with some mezzanine or debt financing. It’s always that last 10–30% that’s the hardest to solve,” he said.
“These are a lot of the problems I face on the independent side. We have 14, 15, 20 plus financiers. That’s part of the problem too. You have all these various sources of financing who have to then take it to another lender, they charge exorbitant interest rates. But you’re spending a lot of that money on bank charges rather than on the screen and putting it toward telling it a good story,” Cormican said.
Emmy-Winner Cindy Cowan agreed.
“Everything you’re saying is right. It’s unfortunate that Hollywood does not treat equity very well. We typically look at equity as the newcomers on the block. So many people look at films as one-offs instead of a real business. Unlike most traditional businesses, equity is sometimes forgotten. They can be the first money in but not the first money out,” Cowan said.
Then, the Emmy Winner made a brilliant pivot in her next point.
Blockchain and Film
Cowan tied the issues with transparency and film equity into blockchain.
“Going into blockchain, that can revolutionize the business as far as the transparency of where the money goes. It’s a very exciting time to see the changes that could potentially be made as far as financiers go,” Cowan said.
Blockchain Has Come A Long Way But Still Needs the Next Generation Products
Like film, the blockchain industry is not perfect either. According to Tracy Leparulo, the industry still needs education and products with better UI in order to advance the tech forward.
“We’ve come a long way in the blockchain space but of course there’s a lot more we have to do. A big part of what we think about is how do we get mainstream to understand this? We run events to get the community together, see it grow… How do we get blockchain and digital tokens to the masses?” Leparulo said.
Hollywood Could Bring Mass Appeal to DeFi
There’s where entertainment and the film industry come into the picture for Leparulo. She and the rest of the Mogul team are constantly thinking of ways to inform people about the industry.
“How do we educate people? When you say you’re in blockchain, everyone asks about it. If you say you’re in crypto, everyone asks about it,” Leparulo said. “People have a hard time understanding blockchain, and Hollywood does a good job at explaining things and educating people. [Hollywood] It has such a huge audience,” she said.
“That’s where Mogul comes in. With the wallet, you don’t have to send crypto to a long address anymore, you send it to a surname. Features like this will drive the adoption space. The biggest problems blockchain has is making it easy for people to use,” Leparulo said.
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Team member James Pratt continued on this point.
“The lay of the land is going to come back to Mogul solving a lot of these problems, both on the film side and on the blockchain side, which no one else is doing. That’s the really unique thing,” Pratt said.
There are a lot of questions that investors have before they commit to a film. They want to know things like who the director is, if the producers can execute on budget, and what the script looks like. All these elements and more are what David Cormican described as major pillars before capital is given.
“[Investors] Look toward the track record of those people producing it, the director, screenwriter to a lesser extent because the proof is on the page,” Cormican said. “The cash behind it. What’s the history of all of those people and those elements combined. The mind and the opinion of the sales agents and the distributors, if they are onboard,” he said.
“It’s a complex gut-feeling equation based on fact and history, and the rest is sort of based on everyone’s own version of a crystal ball. Investors are looking at how do I get my money back, how do I get out, how do I make a profit on this, what does the return look like,” Cormican said.
Pratt and Cowan agreed.
The film industry is changing more and more by the day. Film financing is still a closed-door process that not many people have access to. However, Mogul seamlessly uses blockchain technology to open the doors up to Hollywood and provide the transparency that the industry needs. Meanwhile, Hollywood, Mogul could give DeFi and blockchain technology the mainstream attention that it deserves.
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The Cowey - Selman Kokoda Scholarship is available each year to Year 11 students who are enrolled in a secondary school or college within the Shire of Yarra Ranges. The scholarship provides the opportunity for students to join a Kokoda trek at no cost to themselves other than their personal medications, spending money and gifts for the Papua New Guinea locals. The successful students will be offered assistance with training prior to the trek.
The award is the initiative of the 39th Infantry Battalion (1941-43) Association Inc. and the Mount Evelyn, Monbulk and Lilydale RS sub-branches.
This competition, held annually within the Shire of Yarra Ranges, was first held in 2022 and is named after two Yarra Ranges’ residents, Jim Cowey and Geoff Selman who served with the 39th Infantry Battalion in Papua New Guinea. The competition is open to all Year 11 students from secondary schools and colleges within the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Each winner will receive a fully sponsored, escorted trip to Kokoda to learn first-hand something of Australia’s history.
The concept came from similar competitions:
- Baw Baw Shire (the George Collins Kokoda Award).
- Cardinia Shire (the Harold Bould/Wilma Young (Cardinia) Kokoda Award).
- East Gippsland Shire (the Arthur Grassby Award).
The purpose of the competition is to encourage young people to research and understand the sacrifice by so many ordinary people, like residents from the Shire of Yarra Ranges and Papua New Guinea, made in WW2 to keep our nations free.
James Cowey MC was born in 1890. In WW1 he served in Egypt, Gallipoli and across the Western Front. He was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry near Hamel on 18th/19th September 1918 in Northern France. He re-enlisted for WW2 and served as a Staff Sergeant with the 39th Battalion. A resident of The Patch, we believe Jim is the only enlisted man to actively serve at both the Gallipoli Landing and crucial 2nd Battle of Kokoda. Jim passed away in 1968. Further detail of Jim Coweys’ life and service can be accessed here. |
Harold Geoffrey (“Geoff”) Selman was born in 1921 and served as a Private in the 39th Battalion. A resident of Lilydale, he was Killed in Action at Gona on 14th December 1942. Geoff is buried in Bomana War Cemetery, Port Moresby and remembered on the cenotaph in Lilydale. |
The inaugural winner of the scholarship was Cameron Liligan from Cire Community School in Mount Evelyn. Cameron will trek the Kokoda Trail in October 2022. Cameron’s story and an article on the scholarship award ceremony can be accessed here.Kokoda Trek Details
The trek takes 10 days (8 days of trekking) and covers 96km of difficult country. A reasonable level of physical fitness is required, along with mental endurance and determination. Airfares, accommodation costs, travel insurance, trek costs and equipment (boots, clothes, passport, if necessary) will be covered. Personal spending money, snacks, personal medications and gifts for the local Papua New Guinea people (e.g. nail polish and lipstick for the girls and small, light toys for the boys) are to be met by the successful candidate.
Details of the trek and the Kokoda Trail may be found at https://getawaytrekking.com.au/
How To Apply
Students in Year 11 in 2023 wishing to apply for the scholarship should download and read the application details document. When submitting your application, ensure all documents are provided to your high school or college. You can complete an entry using any medium desired (e.g. PowerPoint, art, poetry or essay of up to 600 words), answering two questions in relation to the Kokoda and Northern Beaches Campaign:- What was the importance of the Kokoda Campaign in the Battle for Australia?
- Why would you like to trek the Kokoda Trail?
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Financial supporters and sponsors are required in order for the scholarship to continue. Businesses are asked to commit to a yearly amount over 4 years to support the long-term viability of the program. Pledges can be made to Matthew Crymble (President Mount Evelyn RSL), Bill Dobson (President Lilydale RSL) or Bill Ford (President Monbulk RSL). All funding is held and managed by the Mount Evelyn RSL sub-branch. Donations and sponsorships may be tax deductible.
References, to assist students research the Kokoda and Northern Beaches campaign, can be accessed here.
Scholarship Sponsors and Supporters
The Scholarship Committee of Management would like to acknowledge and thank our sponsors and supporters for their generous support. Without this support, the scholarship would not be possible.
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Yellowstone is one of those shows that don’t come around very often.
It launched on Paramount Network in 2018 with respectable numbers by cable standards.
As each year has passed, the recognition has grown exponentially, and it’s now one of the most-watched shows in the U.S.
You can only imagine our surprise when it was revealed last year that the second part of Yellowstone Season 5 would bring the sprawling western to a close.
Shows this big don’t just drift off into the night, so there’s a plan to continue the franchise.
The main show, though, will cease to exist later this year.
Unrest between Kevin Costner and the Yellowstone cast and creatives are to blame
Kevin Costner has played John Dutton since the series debut, and despite many attempts on John’s life, he’s continually survived.
In 2023, it was reported that Costner’s commitment to his Horizon movie meant he didn’t have much time to shoot for the second half of Yellowstone Season 5.
The actor’s reported reluctance to put adequate time aside to bring the series’ fifth season to a close reportedly led to unrest between Costner, creator Taylor Sheridan, and several of his cast members.
Before the series’ demise was official, reports emerged that Paramount Global was eyeing Matthew McConaughey to lead a spinoff with select cast members from the original series.
Yellowstone’s cancellation was a true shocker
In May 2023, news broke that Costner was out of the show after five seasons and wouldn’t film anything for the final episodes of the season.
Then, two days later, the series got officially canceled after five seasons, but the McConaughey-led spinoff, 2024, scored a series order to air on Paramount+.
Yellowstone was on the air before Paramount+ was even a thing, meaning the streaming rights had already been sold to Peacock.
Spinoffs like 1883 and 1923 have been pulling in astronomical figures on Paramount+, so it makes sense that Paramount Global wants the entire Yellowstone universe under one streaming roof, so to speak.
There’s a financial incentive in ending Yellowstone
With the main series ending, the streaming right will revert to Paramount+ after a pre-determined amount of time following the series finale, so although it’s unfortunate the main series is ending, Costner’s exit clearly drove the decision and that the show was not on Paramount+.
2024 was initially supposed to feature various faces from the original series, including Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly, but recent reports suggest that they may walk if they don’t get the salary bump they’re looking for.
We couldn’t imagine a series in the Yellowstone universe without Beth and Rip, so we hope that’s resolved relatively soon.
When will Yellowstone end?
After months of delays, the last-ever episodes of Yellowstone are set to air in November.
It’s unclear how many episodes we’re getting because there were originally only meant to be six left this season, but there’s a chance some episodes have been added on to bring the show to a close.
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Here’s where scholars are headed this summer for Civic Collaboration
More than a dozen teams of scholars will head out to cities this summer for their Civic Collaboration projects. Rising second-year scholars will investigate their designated communities’ challenges and opportunities and propose meaningful solutions.
This year’s dilemmas cover everything from urban planning and historical preservation to economic development and agriculture.
Morehead-Cain extends sincere gratitude to the many alumni and scholars who helped secure Civic Collaboration placements for this year’s cohort, in particular: Barbara Rosser Hyde ’83, Dennis Whittle ’83, Buff Grace ’91, Laura Hogshead ’00, Liz Kistin Keller ’04, and Justin Hadad ’21. The robust Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) experiences are only possible through “constant community support and partnerships,” said Scholar Advisor Montez Thomas.
“The Civic Collaboration summer experience provides an outstanding opportunity for scholars to embrace all aspects of the Morehead-Cain Program’s aspirations,” said Thomas, who oversees Civic Collaboration for the Foundation’s advising team. “Our alumni, scholars, and community partners have been key advocates of this initiative since its inception, and we are grateful for their invaluable support.”
Keep reading to learn more about what scholars will be up to in their assigned cities.
In Denver, Colorado, scholars will identify locations to install public charging stations for electric vehicles. The project will involve determining criteria for site feasibility and how more stations might accelerate EV adoption. (Host: City of Centennial)
From the “Scenic City” of Chattanooga, Tennessee, scholars will look at the impact of “smart city” investments and technologies on quality of life, as well as their intersection with social determinants of health. (Host: The Chattanooga Enterprise Center, a nonprofit devoted to establishing the city as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship)
In the Twin Cities region of Minnesota, scholars will evaluate barriers to increased solar energy and energy efficiency for residents and businesses, and how grass-roots initiatives might overcome them. (Host: Buff Grace ’91 of Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light, an organization focused on climate justice through partnerships with faith-based communities. Buff is the solar outreach manager for MNIPL.)
Amidst North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, scholars will research historical land development and demographic patterns in Asheville and propose anti-gentrification strategies for the city’s urban planning efforts. (Host: The Planning and Urban Design Department, City of Asheville).
Scholars in Raleigh will tackle the affordable housing crisis in North Carolina by assessing housing strategies and solutions in other states. (Host: Laura Hogshead ’00, chief operating officer of the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resilience)
On the West Coast, scholars will consider infrastructural changes needed in Seattle such that all residents might have access to the services they need, regardless of their neighborhood, in order to become a “15-minute city.” (Office of Innovation and Performance under Mayor Jenny Durkan)
Public memory, historical preservation
Scholars in Charleston, South Carolina, will explore the nexus between preservation initiatives and equitable redevelopment and environmental justice. (Host: Historic Charleston Foundation, a nonprofit that seeks to preserve and protect architectural, historical, and cultural heritage in the Charleston region)
A team headed to the “Sunshine State” will pursue questions of public memory, identity, and storytelling, with a focus on how Jacksonville, Florida, might empower its communities to co-own and co-create the city’s narrative. (Host: Jessie Ball duPont Fund, a grant-awarding charitable organization)
In Central Virginia, scholars will study accessibility issues experienced by the 50+ population and athletes with disabilities on the Fall Line, a 43-mile regional trail. The team will offer ideas for accommodations that would encourage participation by underserved and underrepresented groups. (Host: Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation and Sportable, an adaptive sports club)
At a mental health clinic in Memphis, Tennessee, scholars will address barriers that comprise the digital divide between citizens and access to healthcare, education, and employment. (Host: Church Health, a nonprofit that provides medical services through partnerships with healthcare providers, diagnostic centers, hospitals, and nutrition experts)
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, scholars will investigate the online user experiences of the 50+ population in order to improve their access to internet-based services provided by local government. (Host: Liz Kistin Keller ’04 with the City of Albuquerque’s Office of the Mayor)
Scholars in Columbus, Ohio, will compare how similarly sized cities allocate public funding for workforce development, behavioral health, and addiction services, and to help the City of Columbus maximize funds provided through the American Rescue Plan. (Host: Human Service Chamber of Franklin County)
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, scholars will make recommendations to the City of Memphis, Tennessee, on which pandemic response programs should be extended past 2021 and how best to sustain them. (Host: Innovate Memphis, a nongovernmental organization that develops initiatives, builds partnerships, and creates solutions to advance the City of Memphis)
In Maryland’s capital city of Annapolis, scholars will analyze agricultural commerce between farmers and major corporations surrounding the Chesapeake Bay and identify the extent to which producers control land and production in the watershed. (Host: The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, an Annapolis-based nonprofit dedicated to the restoration and protection of the largest U.S. estuary).
Becoming a Civic Collaboration host for Morehead-Cain
Hosts propose a problem or issue for scholars to address together; provide guidance and mentorship; and share information and resources pertinent to the projects. The Morehead-Cain Scholarship provides each scholar with a cost-of-living stipend and transportation to and from the host city (hosts are not expected to provide financial assistance to scholars).
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Grab your ticket… Board the plane…
And get ready to embark on an expedition unlike any other!
Buckle up and get ready for take off!
Today, we will depart the present, flying back in time to explore Alaska from its populated beginnings long, long ago. Continuing through time, watch as colonization disrupts Indigenous ways of life on the land, and find out what events led to the enactment of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA).
This landmark legislation, totally distinct from the reservation system of the Lower 48, was crafted and driven by Alaska Native leaders. This act of self-determination has also been called an experiment in capitalism. It influenced the trajectory of the state of Alaska and all of its peoples when it extinguished aboriginal title in exchange for dollars and land ownership structured through corporations.
Once you have explored the timeline, use the map below it to discover the twelve regions of Alaska served by ANCSA’s Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs).
All the Way Back…
Time Immemorial: A point of time in the past that was so long ago that people have no knowledge or memory of it.
For thousands upon thousands of years the Indigenous people of Alaska have been the caretakers of this land. Alaska Natives have a strong spiritual and survival connection to it and all across it. There are tribes and villages spread throughout the entire state, to include the Iñupiat in the North, the Yupiit in the West, Athabascans in the Interior, Tlingit and Haida in the South, and Unangan on the Aleutian Islands. Each of these groups have a unique and ancestral connection to their homelands and generations of experience and knowledge that has helped them to learn how to best manage, utilize, and care for their land and people.
This tie to the land is the basis for all future claims to the area and its protection from outsiders.
It is July 1741 when the Russian expedition led by Vitus Bering arrives in Alaska. Russian hunters will soon follow, seeking profit in the fur trade. These groups will exploit the Aleut people cruelly as they hunt entire populations of animals to near extinction. In 1784 Russia’s first permanent settlement, the Three Saints Bay colony, is founded on Kodiak Island to protect Russian claims to hunting territory against Spanish, French and British interests. Russian fur trapping and trade will continue to press into the mainland of Alaska. But in the late 1700s, Russian fur expansion will decline rapidly as the country is on the brink of bankruptcy and Alaska is seen as an unprotectable and unprofitable colony.
Russia Sells Alaska to the United States
As Russian expansion efforts go bust in the Americas, Russia seeks a way to sell the unprofitable territory of Alaska. U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward, a proponent of territorial expansion, is interested in purchasing the large landmass. With the signing of the Treaty of Cession in 1867 the U.S. purchases Alaska for $7.2 million, or about two cents per acre.
While the purchase is heavily criticized by Congress, it is the first federal document and policy to mention Alaska Natives. They are made subject to U.S. laws, but not given U.S. citizenship. Similar to federal polices placed on Native Americans of the continental United States, all matters pertaining to the Alaska Natives are subject to the government who assumes responsibility in decisions about land, resources, and the general welfare of the Native population. Natives are not consulted over this shifting of hands even though, according to Russian policy, the indigenous people retain claim to their lands since they have not lost it by war or treaty.
Native Land Claims
It is 1884, and The Organic Act is the first policy document to set the stage for Alaska Native land claims. It is mainly created to transition Alaska from a militarily ruled district to a very limited form of civilian government, but also addresses land issues, such as mining and mineral privileges, as well “Indian” occupation of the land.
“Indians or other persons in said district shall not be disturbed in the possession of any lands actually in their use or occupation or now claimed by them, but the terms under which such persons may acquire title to such lands is reserved for future legislation by Congress.”
The interpretation of this paragraph of the Organic Act will be the subject of many judicial hearings and a main basis for the creation of ANCSA – the “future legislation.” The Act will allow prospectors and missionaries to obtain land, but will not give Alaska Natives the legal right to protect or claim their land, since they still are not considered citizens.
Floods of Settlers
(The 20th Century)
Following the Organic Act at the turn of the century, white settlers flood into Alaska attempting to carve their piece out of the developing gold, fur, and fish wealth and industries of the area. It is during this time that Alaska Natives become a minority population, with further encroachment on their traditional lands and no legal means to protect their lands and way of life.
Alaska Natives begin to organize to address this crisis. They seek to find legislative ways to address Native voting rights, so the Native people can finally have a say in the use and ownership of Alaska land. Two key organizations are the Alaska Native Brotherhood and Alaska Native Sisterhood. ANB/ANS will strive to gain for Natives the same citizenship and land rights as non-Natives.
Citizenship comes in drips and drabs. The Alaska Territorial Legislature extends Alaska Citizenship to Alaska Native people – sort of – with the “Native Citizenship Act” in 1915. This legislation requires Alaska Natives to apply for citizenship, and in the process they must “sever all tribal relationships, a total abandonment of any tribal customs or relationships.” To prove they have done so, they must produce a certificate signed by “at least five white citizens” confirming that they have abandoned their Native way of life.
Efforts by early Native organizations contribute to the 1924 passage of the Indian Citizenship Act, signed by US President Calvin Coolidge in 1924. This act grants U.S. citizenship to indigenous people born within the United States and its territories, and is a step forward towards Alaska Natives gaining voting rights and ability to own and claim land.
World War II
Alaska sees a boom in industry and development during WWII. Since Alaska is a critical strategic military location during the war, the state is supplied heavily and requires roads and construction to support the military bases here.
This creates a new encroachment on Alaska Native lands, both with increased populations of non-Natives and development of the land. In the aftermath of the second World War many military men will remain in Alaska, trying to make their living here and creating even more conflict over Native land claims.
The Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945
The first state or territorial anti-discrimination law enacted in the United States, the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945 is a result of early Alaska Native activism against segregation and disenfranchisement of Natives in Alaska, where Natives had been regularly denied access to businesses, public areas like swimming pools and playgrounds, and even public schools. The Nelson Act of 1905 had created two separate educational systems. Later, children of mixed heritage gained the right to a public education but it was at the price of abandoning their Native culture.
Members of the Alaska Native Brotherhood and Alaska Native Sisterhood stage boycotts and lobby the territorial government. Vice president of the Alaska Native Sisterhood Elizabeth Peratrovich (Tlingit), and her husband Roy Peratrovich (Tlingit), president of the Alaska Native Brotherhood, write to Ernest Gruening, the governor of Alaska, in 1941 and argue that segregation was “very Un-American.” Elizabeth Peratrovich and her husband Roy Peratrovich will work tirelessly to lobby the territorial government to pass an Anti-Discrimination Act. In 1945, representing the Alaska Native Brotherhood/Sisterhood, they bring a new draft of an anti-discrimination bill before the Alaska Senate. This is when Elizabeth, last to testify, utters words that will resonate in Alaska’s consciousness for years beyond her death: in her speech calling for equal treatment for Indigenous peoples she responds to Juneau territorial senator Allen Shattuck who has asked, “Who are these people, barely out of savagery, who want to associate with us whites, with 5,000 years of recorded civilization behind us?” Elizabeth responded:
I would not have expected that I, who am barely out of savagery, would have to remind gentlemen with five thousand years of recorded civilization behind them, of our Bill of Rights.
The Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945 was signed into law on February 16, 1945 – but Alaska Natives still do not have legal title to their traditional lands.
The New State of Alaska
Alaska wins statehood in 1959, causing significant changes in government and the land claims discussion in the newly formed state. One of the main challenges for the state will be finding a source of operating funds to sustain itself. The federal government believes that will come from the land, so Congress allocates the state 104 million-acres, roughly a third of the land in the state, for the Alaska government to sell or develop for profit. Furthermore, the state plans two enormous and highly controversial development projects: the Rampart Dam and Project Chariot.
Of the 104 million-acres the state chooses, much of the land is traditionally used and occupied by Natives, contrary to the provision included in the Alaska Statehood Act. This brings new focus to the unresolved issue of Alaska Native land claims. Alaska Natives are still without title to the land or legal avenue to enforce the state to respect that provision.
Coming Together: the Alaska Federation of Natives
Alaska Natives are forming organizations to address the immediate threat posed by the Alaska Statehood Act. It is very difficult for the organizations to collaborate due to the expansive regions and isolation of many Native settlements. A solution to this problem comes with Howard Rock’s creation of the Tundra Times. This newspaper is primarily created to share information within the Native community, specifically related to reporting policies and goals of Native organizations related to land claims.
The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) now springs from the necessity to bring Alaska Natives together across all regions of the state so that together they can decide how to protect their claims to the land and reach a settlement with the government, with the common goal of protecting traditional lands and the identity of Alaska’s indigenous people. AFN will help unify Native voices on the land claims issues, which were previously being discussed by white men in Congress thousands of miles away with no Native input and little if any real understanding of the issue at hand.
One of the first tasks AFN will take on will be to call on Secretary of the Interior Udall to halt all state land selections until Alaska Native land claims are settled. Secretary Udall will then impose a land freeze, preventing state and federal government agencies, as well as oil companies, from any further development or acquisition of Alaskan land, and forcing all groups to focus on land claims.
AFN will then begin the process of quantifying data regarding the scope of Alaska Native land claims. The organization will call on elders from across the regions to draw on traditional land use boundaries, including villages and hunting grounds, so there can be an accurate estimate of the amount of land Alaska Natives will have claim to. Once this is determined, they can decide how to go about reaching a fair settlement with the government.
The Passing of ANCSA
As we arrive in 1971, big changes are coming to the people of Alaska.
Development of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) actually began in 1961. This ten-year effort by Natives to preserve and protect their land rights involved deciding how to best convey Native lands to Native people. Reservations had been the main federal policy in place to grant indigenous land rights in the continental US, but that system was regarded as a massive failure for both the people and for the federal government. A new idea to convey land to Alaska Natives was to do it through corporations.
Because land was the primary basis for wealth in Alaska, having a business structure to safeguard and profit from those lands became a popular solution to the question of how to convey the land rights. This would, the logic went, give Alaska Natives a path to participate and gain leverage in the U.S. system and society. Leaders of Native organizations including AFN began making trips to Washington D.C. to lobby congressmen to pass ANCSA. And although they spoke to every single congressman, regardless of political party or prejudgments, they did not receive reciprocal treatment when the legislators made changes and amendments without Alaska Native input and passed the Act in 1971.
The Act passes, and the final settlement grants Alaska Natives 44 million acres which they had selected and to which they will hold legal title. This amounts to Native ownership of 11% of Alaska land, while the state and federal governments continue to hold the other 88%. Native Alaskans will also receive $962.5 million as payment for lands they claimed but were not granted. The land and money will be divided among the 12 regional corporations and 200 village corporations created by ANSCA.
The two different types of corporations – village and regional – are given different rights to the land. Village corporations will have surface rights, but regional corporations gain subsurface rights, such as minerals and oil. Attempting to make the corporations equitable across the state, ANCSA includes provisions requiring redistribution across the corporations of profits gained from those mineral rights.
MORRIS THOMPSON plays a huge role in ANCSA’s beginnings.
Click his photo below to learn more about this compassionate leader and role model hailing from Doyon, Inc.
As time passed, some things did not work out as well as originally planned – and it turned out that there were some “unforseens.” It was determined every now and then that changes needed to be made to the Act.
Here we are in February 1988 when Public Law 100-241 was published to amend ANCSA. Among other things, this amendment provided certain options for the continued ownership of lands and corporate shares received to Alaska Natives.
Changes to the law can take a lot of time and hard work trying to ensure that everyone’s thoughts on the subject are heard and that the best decision for everyone involved is made. While the amendment that is being passed here is called the Amendment of 1987, it was not actually passed until 1988.
Click on the Amendment of 1987 below to see what such amendments look like.
Protecting Land Claims and Building Corporations
ANCSA was the largest land settlement act in U.S. history, and some major issues resulted in its wake. For example, the Haida and Bering Strait corporations both experienced extreme financial hardship within twenty years of enactment due to accidental mismanagement of the funds and land. Once this happens to a corporation, there is no fallback plan to protect indigenous land claims, so their land would be auctioned off. This makes Alaska Native land rights entirely dependent on the success of the corporation.
Today, it is the top priority for Native corporations to make profit, so they can maintain the rights to their lands and ensure shareholders get the largest dividends possible. Many corporations began developing investments in their local communities but have since expanded business ventures all over the U.S. and the world, with the goal to provide as much for their people as possible. Native corporations function differently than others because at the core of the corporations are Native values which guide who, where, and how to invest. With shareholders as the most important aspect of the Native corporations, hiring shareholders to work on projects remains at the forefront for corporation goals.
2021 is the fiftieth anniversary of ANCSA. Learn more from other resources, including the ANCSA Regional Association’s “ANCSA at 50” page.
Now that you have learned about ANCSA, let’s visit the twelve corporate regions that ANCSA helped to create. Here you will discover some of the Native cultures that have flourished in these regions, and see examples of the sophisticated art and technology of each region’s people.
Select a region on the map below to begin your journey.
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It’s not that we’re advocating getting mash-up while in charge of a small human, but there’s nothing wrong with a little light parenting with a pint. But you need the right set-up/baby changing facilities/kids menu to make it a fun endeavour and not something that drives you to the hard stuff.
And that’s where The Red Lion in Leytonstone – yep it’s East people – comes in. With a massive sand-based outdoor pub garden, flanked with kiddie-friendly (ish) – think Donald Duck nursing a cocktail – graffiti, it’s that perfect middle ground between adult and urchin play time.
The baby changing facilities are all present and correct, while a plate of sausages and mash with peas kept the lil’ one schtum. Against a backdrop of knackered velvet sofas and antiquated bits ‘n’ bobs, there’s also the requisite East London craft beers, including Red Squirrel and Punk IPA to keep hipsters happy.
With Scrabble, Monopoly and Articulate game sets dotted about the place and a healthy ratio of kids to adults, it’s just about redefining your playground.
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Peace and Quiet
Nestled in the heart of Herefordshire, you will find Cuckoo’s Corner. A quiet, adults-only holiday site with just under 20 pitches.
All You Need and More at Cuckoo’s Corner
Cuckoo’s Corner has everything you will need for a restful stay. The majority of the pitches are hard-standing, have electric hook-up and some have water piped to the pitch also. The facilities are housed within a number of small buildings. The toilets are clean and spacious and the showers are hot! There is also a kitchen area complete with microwave, washing machine and dryer, should you need it. Finally, there is a small reception boasting not only the usual leaflets but also books, games, DVDs, a fridge and even an iPad for that all important internet research! They really have thought of everything.
To add to the site’s charm, there are two ponies in the top field along with a number of chickens, and plenty of birds and rabbits around the site too.
We pre-warned the site warden that we would be arriving late on Friday evening, which was no problem at all; they advised us of our pitch so we could get set up without disturbing anyone. Adrian, owner and warden, came to greet us on Saturday morning to make sure we had settled in OK and had everything we needed.
Out and About
Cuckcoo’s Corner is only three miles away from Hereford City Centre, where there is plenty to see and do. If you had come away to avoid the hustle and bustle and fancied something a bit closer to nature, we found a lovely wooded area just four miles away, Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum. This is a huge space with plenty to explore. The site has numerous nature trails, a large play area, gift shop and café. The trails are of varying length and cater for all abilities.
There are plenty of options open for you if you don’t fancy cooking during your stay. We were advised to visit the fish and chip shop in the nearby village of Moreton-On-Lugg, which apparently provides very generous portions! Instead, we enjoyed a meal at The White Lion in Leominster, which provides very good food at reasonable prices. The chocolate brownie is a must!
What’s Not To Like about Cuckoo’s Corner?
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September 8, 2023
Launched earlier this year as a way to celebrate MPA’s rich athletic tradition, MPA is proud to announce the 2023 Hall of Fame inductees: Joe Kordosky, athletic director and coach, Bev Docherty, teacher and coach, Mason Ferlic ’11, alum athlete, and Caitlin Lock Coomes ’01, alum athlete. Please take a moment to read thoughts from Joe (Kordo) Kordosky below!
What was your greatest accomplishment in your 28 years as an athletic director and coach at MPA?
My greatest accomplishment was the establishment and development of MPA’s Athletic Program. In 1992-93, MPA was accepted into the Tri-Valley Athletic Conference. This enabled MPA athletes to compete for Conference titles and also earn much-deserved All-Conference recognition. The first MPA team to win a Conference Championship was the 1994 Girls Track Team coached by Bev Docherty.
What is your happiest memory of your time at MPA?
I have so many great memories. The one that made me the proudest was in 2002 when MPA sent both boys’ and girls’ soccer teams to the State Tournament. This created tremendous excitement and school spirit throughout the entire MPA community.
What impact do you hope you had on others at MPA?
I hope my enthusiasm and belief that the MPA Athletic Program could be competitive and successful would encourage others to support the athletes and the program.
Who at MPA had the greatest influence on you?
The school’s founder, Bob Kreischer. He instilled in me the importance of always creating the best student opportunities and programs.
How would your fellow students or staffers describe you?
Kordo was approachable, with a great sense of humor. He thoroughly enjoyed the numerous student interactions throughout each day. He had an open-door policy and was always working to improve the athletics experience at MPA. | <urn:uuid:c1e82333-e170-4c35-ad59-9c07cf8bee44> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.moundsparkacademy.org/news/2023/09/08/joe-kordosky-2023-hall-of-fame-inductee/ | 2024-04-13T21:55:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.974135 | 411 |
I’m not really a big fan of British gangster films, they’re usually derivative and much too pleased with themselves to be entertaining. However, St George’s Day snuck up on me and surprised me in a big way. Not only is the film enjoyable, but it also has some scope – something which a lot of low budget British films lack.
Actor Frank Harper (Football Factory, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), makes his directorial debut with St George’s Day, and he delivers a film, which plays to his strengths (gangsters and football hooligans), but it also shows that he wants to deliver more than just another gangster film, upping the ante and moving into crime thriller territory, an area which is usually saved for US productions.
St George’s Day follows cousins Micky and Ray (Harper and Craig Fairbrass), two gangsters who have been sitting at the top of the heap for a quarter of a century. However, things turn sour when they cross the Russian Mafia. Soon they have the police on their tail and Russians want them dead. Things come to a head on St George’s Day, when England plays a crucial football match against Germany in Berlin.
Harper fills the cast out with a host of British ‘faces’ including the likes of Dexter Fletcher, the always wonderful Sean Pertwee and the classy Charles Dance, who bring a certain vibrancy to proceedings. Harper’s master stroke is taking the crew abroad to Amsterdam and Germany, where he is able to open up the scope of the film, making it more than just another “geezers with guns” enterprise. In fact, there are touches of Brian DePalma’s Carlito’s Way in St George’s Day, and while it may not hit the heights of that film, it is a noble aspiration.
There are a few niggles – it does tick the cliché box from time to time, some of the performances are uneven (mostly from the younger actors) and more time could have been spent on the police investigation led by Jamie Foreman’s character, Nixon. These problems are not enough to ruin the film, and while it may not be a masterpiece, St George’s Day manages to slay the competition in the Brit gangster sub-genre. | <urn:uuid:a2926875-9d1a-456e-81c8-a40aa3604241> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.moviesinfocus.com/review-british-gangster-film-st-georges-day/ | 2024-04-13T22:09:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.956661 | 493 |
Bereich: Kuratorin, Theorie
Anna Lok|tionova is a curator, culture manager, organiser, lives and works in Minsk, Belarus.
She works on long-term curatorial projects on the topic of community, horizontal communication, self-care, queerness/ing, memories, care as (r)evalution in post-soviet context.
Co-founder of the festival of queer culture ‘DOTYK’.
She open/closed an art space Canteena.xyz- an old soviet canteena, which became a place for art, design and different communities.The space was closed by the government after the massive complaints from religious groups.
Now she supports collaboration and networking between Belarus culture communities by involving them in the process of collective restoration and preservation of the history of the independent art and culture scene in Belarus between 2004 and 2020.
Ana is interested in locally focused, accessible and inclusive approaches to spaces that can resist the neoliberal growth-driven structures they find themselves in. Her attention currently spikes for explorations of spaces, safe-care and horizontal communication.
Ana is a co-founder of Chascha - art-retreat program for ac(r)tivists in Belarus.
1) Artivist group ‘Чаще быть в Чаще’ / Artivist group “Pay thicker visits to the thicket” (space and communities)
The current situation in Belarus is a high-risk and high-opportunity situation for the whole society and for those on different levels of it who seek change.
Months of protests, mobilization, creating solidarity networks have been truly exhausting. There are many more months ahead in this transformation.
It is the most essential thing now to help people ration their energy, to help them recover and keep on, so that we stay there and carry on.
A series of 3-day retreats is, of course, not going to become a turning point, but it will give an important space to breathe in and breathe out to those who are putting themselves out there.
These retreats are designed as resource spaces that offer tools and support for self-recovery and opportunities for experience exchange, including:
- Creating a temporary safe space for people who have been in a prolonged situation of extreme pressure;
- Providing participants with simple and accessible practices for regaining balance and for self-care (breathing, body-centered therapy, self-massage, art therapy, etc.); exploring techniques for burn-out prevention, stress management, processing activist trauma, and rehabilitation after experiences of violence;
- Offering a dedicated space and structure to rest, with flexible time arrangements allowing for quietness and disconnection and basic stabilizing daily routine;
- Facilitating connections between participants, experience and knowledge exchange.
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In Gay, Michigan, a large metal-rich 'halo' exists in sediments around the Keweenaw Peninsula, a consequence of past copper mining. Waste rock from coastal tailings has migrated along extensive stretches of shoreline, threatening critical fish breeding grounds and coastal benthic invertebrate communities, damming stream outlets, and intercepting wetlands and recreational beaches. In Grand (Big) Traverse Bay, Buffalo Reef is a productive spawning area for lake trout and whitefish essential for commercial enterprises and recreational fishing.
Using a combination of LiDAR and imagery, a team from Michigan Tech University is working with the US Army Corps of Engineers, the US EPA, the Michigan DEQ, and others on updating analyses on stamp sand encroachment prior to dredging activities in the "trough" region, in conjunction with ground-truth Ponar and ROV studies that will help determine percent stamp sand and toxicity in covered regions.
Information about Buffalo Reef from the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC)
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Merchandising has become one of the most important elements of mainstream filmmaking. Before a studio commits to bajillions of production dollars, it usually wants to know what kind of ancillary markets are available for income no longer guaranteed by ticket sales. Walk into any Target right now, and the only aisle that doesn't have something with Jack Sparrow, Shrek or Spider-Man plastered on it is probably the adult diaper section (and give 'em time).
Toys may well be the most common type of movie merchandising. But what happens when the marketing plan is reversed? "Transformers" may be the biggest-budgeted film to originate as a cheap chunk of plastic (see [article id="1563232"]" 'Transformers' Stars Dish On Sexy Robots, Kissing Scenes In Virtual World"[/article]), but it's certainly not the first. Let's take a look at the short history of movies based on toys.
One could argue that the first toy-to-film character was Raggedy Ann. The rag doll created by illustrator Johnny Gruelle in 1915 for his daughter became a book character in 1918, coinciding with the mass-manufacturing of the doll (the birth of synergy?). In 1941, Ann was joined by brother Raggedy Andy in the first of a series of animated shorts by the Fleischer Studios. Decades later, 1977's "Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure" marked the first time a consumer toy was the star of a theatrical motion picture. The film has a retro-surrealist vibe that has more in common with "Alice in Wonderland" than what was to follow.
For the most part, the toy-to-film phenomenon (if one can call it that) was a product of the plastic, flashy '80s, starting with 1985's "The Secret of the Sword." It's an animated spinoff of the "Masters of the Universe" action figure/ TV show in which Prince Adam is reunited with his long-lost super-sister, She-Ra (not She-Woman?), Princess of Power. "Sword" was actually a number of episodes of the "She-Ra" TV show edited together to create a full-length movie, and the flaws in the cheap animation are even more glaring on a giant screen.
That same year saw "The Care Bears Movie," in which the jolly denizens of Care-a-Lot try to convince some gloomy kids that life is better if you only show you care -- and buy a stuffed animal with a symbol on its belly. The darn thing grossed $23 million, launching a TV series and two movie sequels, 1986's "Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation" and 1987's "The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland," which was not full of allusions to psychedelic drugs (unless you wanted it to be).
Also in 1985, "Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer" pitted the flying-horse-riding moppet dressed like a bad '80s pop star against an evil princess out to destroy all color in the world. Both Rainbow Brite and the Care Bears were initially created for use on children's greeting cards, but the toys followed in short measure (and heralded the TV cartoons).
Similarly, 1986's "My Little Pony: The Movie" dealt with a resentful witch creating "smooze," a slime designed to turn the ponies' pastel-colored world gray and make their perky personalities sullen. In retrospect, considering how garish the '80s were, we can't help but wish at least some smooze had taken over.
Stepping outside the cute box for a minute, let's talk giant automatons. Michael Bay's extravaganza isn't the first time the robots in disguise have taken to the big screen. A 1986 animated "Transformers: The Movie" tried to take advantage of the lack of kid-TV censorship by adopting a much darker tone, which involved having one character swear and killing off numerous Autobots, most notably the fan-favorite Optimus Prime, voiced by Peter Cullen, whose baritone also appears in the new film (see [article id="1562169"]" 'Transformers' Fans Wanted Peter Cullen -- Not Clooney -- To Voice Optimus Prime"[/article]). The movie is infamous for being the legendary Orson Welles' final job. The "Citizen Kane" auteur never lived to see the finished product (not that he would have cared to). Perhaps America wasn't ready for the more extreme Japanese style of animation: The PG-rated movie fared so poorly at the box office that the studio sent "G.I. Joe: The Movie" straight to video and the world never saw the planned Jem and the Holograms film.
The first toy to be turned into a live-action film was 1987's "Masters of the Universe," with Dolph Lundgren donning the loincloth and broadsword of the action figure known so laughably as He-Man. In the film, He-Man and a few Eternian pals are accidentally transported to Earth to save money on set design by the producers, er, the Cosmic Key and have to find a way to return to their world and defeat Skeletor before he gains the power of Grayskull. Frank Langella plays the arch-villain, adding to an enormous geek résumé that includes "Dracula," "Star Wars," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Sherlock Holmes," "The Mark of Zorro" and "Superman Returns."
The boom came to a close in 1988 with the release of "Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw." Set during the 1950s, it's a flashback story of how Marvin McNasty plans to steal the Bone of Scone (which grants "puppy power" to dogs -- and cats, too, for marketing purposes) and use it to take over the world. By this time, even the most patient parents had no doubt had their fill of these poorly animated advertisements -- at least on the big screen. The new destination for this kind of product was home video.
There have been a few holdovers from that era. "Rescue Heroes: The Movie" (2003) -- based on the Fisher-Price toys about a squad of everyday heroes including firefighters, police officers, forest rangers and, uh, construction workers -- almost seemed to have made it into theaters by accident. A few weeks after its release, it was available on home video. The same thing happened last year when "Strawberry Shortcake: The Sweet Dreams Movie" (which was not an animated remake of the Patsy Cline story) snuck into a few theaters before quickly coming to DVD.
And home video is really the perfect format for most of these movies. What adult wants to sit in a theater and actually have to watch this stuff for 90 minutes alongside a squirming, yowling tot when you can just toss a DVD in the player at home and leave the little rugrats alone with their advertainment?
No, it seems the future of toy-based films in the multiplex is more along the lines of "Transformers." Appeal to nostalgia, make it big, make it (sorta) grown-up -- and, OK, sell more action figures (both to kids and adult collectors). August sees "Bratz: The Movie" transforming those tarty dolls into live action. And in 2009, He-Man makes a movie comeback in a big-budget film rumored to be using CGI backgrounds and effects à la "300" (with presumably as many exposed rippling male abs). But we're most excited for Richard Linklater's "Play-Doh Fuzzy Pumper: The Motion Picture," an R-rated psychodrama starring Matthew McConaughey and Rosario Dawson.
Maybe we're joking. Maybe we're not. The scary thing is, it's possible.
Check out everything we've got on "Transformers."
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The Prime Minister announced on 7th February the creation of four new government departments:
A new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, has been tasked with securing the UK’s long-term energy supply, lowering energy bills and halving inflation.
A re-focused Department for Culture, Media and Sport will recognise the importance of these industries to the UK’s economy.
A dedicated Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will drive the innovation that will deliver improved public services, create new and better-paid jobs and grow the economy.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will be split up, involving the creation of a new Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
The DBT will “support growth by backing British businesses at home and abroad, promoting investment and championing free trade”.
Although little is yet known about the detail, it appears that employment policy and regulation will now be overseen by the new DBT.
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