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"Appearance of metastable B2 phase during solidification of Ni50Zr50 alloy: electrostatic levitation and molecular dynamics simulation studies", Journal of Physics-Condensed Matter, vol. 27, p. 085004, 2015.,
"High-resolution x-ray diffraction study of the heavy-fermion compound YbBiPt", Physical Review B, vol. 92, p. 184111, 2015.,
"Itinerant Ferromagnetism in the As 4p Conduction Band of Ba0.6K0.4Mn2As2 Identified by X-Ray Magnetic Circular Dichroism", Physical Review Letters, vol. 114, p. 217001, 2015.,
"Jahn-Teller versus quantum effects in the spin-orbital material LuVO3", Physical Review B, vol. 91, p. 161104, 2015.,
"Neutron-Scattering Measurements of Spin Excitations in LaFeAsO and Ba(Fe0.953Co0.047)(2)As-2: Evidence for a Sharp Enhancement of Spin Fluctuations by Nematic Order", Physical Review Letters, vol. 114, p. 057001, 2015.,
"Pressure-induced collapsed-tetragonal phase in SrCo2As2", Physical Review B, vol. 92, p. 224103, 2015.,
"Spin dynamics near a putative antiferromagnetic quantum critical point in Cu-substituted BaFe2As2 and its relation to high-temperature superconductivity", Physical Review B, vol. 92, p. 214404, 2015.,
"Structural and Magnetic Phase Transitions near Optimal Superconductivity in BaFe2(As1-xPx)(2)", Physical Review Letters, vol. 114, p. 157002, 2015.,
"Synergistic stabilization of metastable Fe23B6 and gamma-Fe in undercooled Fe83B17", Applied Physics Letters, vol. 106, p. 241906, 2015.,
"Charge order and its connection with Fermi-liquid charge transport in a pristine high-T-c cuprate", Nature Communications, vol. 5, p. 5875, 2014.,
"Complex magnetic ordering in CeGe1.76 studied by neutron diffraction", Physical Review B, vol. 90, p. 134423, 2014.,
"Crossover from spin waves to diffusive spin excitations in underdoped Ba(Fe1-xCox)(2)As-2", Physical Review B, vol. 89, p. 180503, 2014.,
"Crystallography and physical properties of BaCo2As2, Ba0.94K0.06Co2As2, and Ba0.78K0.22Co2As2", Physical Review B, vol. 90, p. 064517, 2014.,
"Fragile antiferromagnetism in the heavy-fermion compound YbBiPt", Physical Review B, vol. 89, p. 180403, 2014.,
"Lattice distortion and stripelike antiferromagnetic order in Ca-10(Pt3As8)(Fe2As2)(5)", Physical Review B, vol. 90, p. 100504, 2014.,
"Magnetic and transport properties of i-R-Cd icosahedral quasicrystals (R=Y, Gd-Tm)", Physical Review B, vol. 90, p. 014424, 2014.,
"Magnetism in icosahedral quasicrystals: current status and open questions", Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, vol. 15, p. 044801, 2014.,
"Unexpected magnetism, Griffiths phase, and exchange bias in the mixed lanthanide Pr0.6Er0.4Al2", Physical Review B, vol. 89, p. 224411, 2014.,
"Antiferromagnetic order and the structural order-disorder transition in the Cd6Ho quasicrystal approximant", Philosophical Magazine Letters, vol. 93, pp. 512-520, 2013.,
"beta-Mn-Type Co8+xZn12-x as a Defect Cubic Laves Phase: Site Preferences, Magnetism, and Electronic Structure", Inorganic Chemistry, vol. 52, pp. 9399-9408, 2013.,
"Checkerboard to stripe charge ordering transition in TbBaFe2O5", Physical Review B, vol. 87, p. 045127, 2013.,
"Coexistence of Half-Metallic Itinerant Ferromagnetism with Local-Moment Antiferromagnetism in Ba0.60K0.40Mn2As2", Physical Review Letters, vol. 111, p. 047001, 2013.,
"Crystal and magnetic structure of CaCo1.86As2 studied by x-ray and neutron diffraction", Physical Review B, vol. 88, p. 174420, 2013.,
"Crystallographic, electronic, thermal, and magnetic properties of single-crystal SrCo2As2", Physical Review B, vol. 88, p. 014526, 2013.,
"A family of binary magnetic icosahedral quasicrystals based on rare earths and cadmium", Nature Materials, vol. 12, pp. 714-718, 2013.,


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In a desolated monastery on an island, a solitary old monk leads a life of serenity and monotony. But his peace of mind is disrupted when it becomes clear he might not be so alone after all.
Short, Animated film
Shorts - Competition for Belgian student Shorts
Creditsdirector: Jef Dehouse
composer: Gillis Van Der Wee, Jef Dehouse
screenplay: Jef Dehouse
Editor: Jef Dehouse
sound: Gillis Van Der Wee & Jef Dehouse
production company: RITCS School of Arts
More infodialogue: English
subtitles: no subt
country: Belgium
year: 2017
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JEF DEHOUSE: Serenitas (2017, short).
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Do Potbellied Pigs make good pets?
Vietnamses Potbellied pigs were imported into the US from Canada in1985 to be companion pets. They were "darlings of the media," and promoted as the pet of the eighties - clean, smart, small, and affectionate. The first potbellies, sold for up to $25,000!
Ten years later, there are sanctuaries for unwanted potbellies that are filled to capacity. Potbellies are often advertised in the "For Free" section of newspapers, the prices have plummeted, and occasionally, the pigs are even abandoned by the roadside. What happened ?
Of course, with any new, exotic breed of animal, prices will fall as the supply meets the demand. This goes with the territory. But, in the case of the potbelly, other factors come into play.
Potbellied pigs are very "special" animals. If you understand their personalities, and quirks, owners bond to them, like the pigs were, indeed, their own children. Many owners sleep with their pigs, travel with their oinkers, dress them in costumes, and share every aspect of their lives, with their portly companions. Potbellies love to have their bellies scratched, and snuggle with their owners. Pigs are like two year old children - intelligent, curious, mischevious, and, sometimes manipulative. They are sensitive creatures that can be playful, and even almost humorous.
In the intelligence scale, they are only two species away from the intelligence of humans!
Unfortunately, that can be detrimental to having a pig as a pet. The porker will quickly learn to open refrigerator doors and cupboards in its eternal quest for food, and outsmart its trainer by taking the shortest route to gratification. Pigs learn to scream, to wake their owners for breakfast, beg for food, and raid pantries. They can be demanding, overly sensitive, or even neurotic. Piggies often pout, if challenged by humans ! Their personalities are complex. Because of this, pigs need a lot of discipline and monitoring. A bored pig will root, and knock over house hold objects, occasionally.
Pigs are not good pets if left home alone, with no mental stimulation. And, because of their intelligence, they can be aggressive with young children, in their eternal quest for treats. The good news is that pigs are very trainable. First, a pig must be taught that it can trust its owner. Firm, gentle discipline works well. Because of their love for food, positive reinforcement is effective. Negative physical reinforcement is not. Pigs have a great memory, and respond well to commands. Pigs are capable of learning to slam dunk a basketball, play a piano, or golf, play soccer, jump through hoops, dance, ride a skateboard, or skooter, and dozens of other feats. Housebreaking comes very easy to pigs.
Potbellied pigs average about #125 at three years of age. Originally, they were advertised by breeders as being around #50 at maturity. What few knew, was that the pig grows, beyond the age of one year, and often is too large to ride in a car to go to the vets. This problem can be overcome, if the owner is dedicated, by training a pig to climb a ramp into the car. All pigs must be neutered to be good pets.
Potbellies are herd animals with a strong pecking order. If they are spoiled, they often become territorial, and aggressive towards humans, especially house guests.The pigs have an instinctual urge to be "Top Hog," and defend their territory. Pigs with lots of subtle, daily discipline, and boundaries in the home, do not exhibit this phenonoma.. The potbellies must be taught the word "NO", and to respect humans.
Porkers need time outdoors ,in a fenced yard, secure from hostile dogs. This cuts down on house territorialism, and gives the pig something "to do". Pigs DO root, although this often can be somewhat curtailed. They do not get fleas, but DO get mange, which is easily treatable.
All in all, pigs have the potential to be the BEST pet, or the very WORST pet. It really depends upon the expectations and efforts of the owners. Pigs are not small, or easily transportable, and do not belong in apartments, generally. They can be convoluted, or even aggressive. They get bored easily, and knock over waste paper baskets and house hold objects... And, OF COURSE, pigs will do ANYTHING for food ! That's how pigs got the name!
But, if you do not expect a pig to be anything other than a pig, a potbelly can be a marvelous lifetime companion. They are adorable, loving, affectionate creatures with incredible intelligence. I wouldn't trade mine for anything in the world.
Priscilla Valentine
Priscilla travels all over the country, full time, with her two pigs, "Nellie" and "Tuff Hank," performing on stages, at fairs, and festivals. Her pigs, which are studio trained, have done numerous T. V. commercials, and have been featured on the Donahue and Today Shows. You may contact Priscilla (Valentines Performing Pigs) At 253- 852-8662 or email@example.com


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Do we need campaign finance reform?
Tuesday, August 20, Councilmember Bronson Blackson introduced the idea of putting a $500 limit per donee per year on contributions to candidates for Mayor or Council. Branch Forum agrees this should be discussed.
Let us know how you feel by taking the simple three question survey. We'll post the results as a news item at our site, www.BranchForum.com. Or contact us. We'd like your thoughts.
Thursday, May 2, 2019 10:12 AM
Community Leaders endorse Bonnie Potraza
We're pleased to know that four of the six sitting Mayor and City Council mayor have endorsed Bonnie Potraza for the District 4 seat on the Farmers Branch City Council. They were joined by Julie Johnson, Texas House of Representatives for the district encompassing our District 4. Click here to see the text of their endorsements.
While we're at it, we reaffirmed our own endorsement of Bonnie. Click here to see that.
Saturday, May 4 is election day. Please get out and vote for Bonnie. If you live in Farmers Branch but in another district, please vote for the library bond.
Friday, April 26, 2019 6:30 PM
Vote yes for the library bond
Branch Forum recommends a FOR vote on Proposition A, the issuance of $24 million in bonds for a new library. Libraries are a smart investment, transforming lives and communities and passionately advocating for lifelong learning.
Opposition to funding a new Library centers on two main points: No new taxes and we don't need a new library. Click on the heading to dissect these objections.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:30 PM
Branch Forum endorses Bonnie Potraza and Cristal Retana
After careful consideration and hosting a forum where each candidate was able to present their ideas and answer questions on issues currently affecting our city, Branch Forum endorsed Bonnie Potraza for district 4 and Cristal Retana for district 1, Farmers Branch City Council. Click on the heading for details.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 11:25 PM
Are you ready to raise your taxes?
The Mayor and City Council are kicking off the campaign for the November bond election on September 14, 2017, at 7 pm at City Hall. Here is some basic information about how cities borrow money. We'll get to the propositions a bit later and offer our recommendations.
Friday, April 21, 2017 12:05 AM
Branch Forum Endorses Robert Dye
After careful consideration and weighing each candidate's vision for Farmers Branch, Branch Forum officially endorses Robert Dye for Mayor of Farmers Branch. Click on the subject line for our rationale.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 10:15 PM
Forum Follow On Q&A
Those of you that attended the Candidate Forum March 29 know that the Mayoral candidates were given some homework in the form of three questions to reflect on and answer later. Following are links to three of those Q&A. (Harold Froehlich failed to respond.) Hopefully this gives you better insight into the candidates.
Monday, April 17, 2017 1:57 PM
Creek Owners forum
The owners of property abutting Farmers Branch Creek have been pushing the City to better address maintenance and water flow issues. They are holding a forum for the Mayoral candidates on Saturday April 22 from 4:30 to 6 PM. The host is John Brownlee. Click here for details including where to park and to send an RSVP.
The event will be very interesting alone but also 3 Nations Brewery, our own Farmers Branch brewer, is co-sponsoring this event and will be furnishing cold beer. By the way, 3 Nations is opening their tap room Saturday at 2 PM. They are at 2405 Squire Place, just east of the DART tracks.
Monday, April 10, 2017 1:48 PM
Dallas Morning News Voter Guide
Before each election the Dallas Morning News asks every registered candidate for office to respond to a set of questions the DMN considers relevant to your decision to vote for one person vs. another. The answers are unmoderated, ie., the candidate can speak freely...and some choose not to speak at all. DMN recently released the answers to their survey of candidates for the May, 2017 general elections. Click here to view them for the FB candidates. You'll need to enter your address so they can be tailored to you.
Saturday, April 1, 2017 1:30 PM
Candidate Forum March 29
Branch Forum was pleased to sponsor a candidate forum at the Manske Library for the four mayoral candidates March 29. Robert Dye, Andy Olivo, and Marc Traynor joined us and Harold Froehlich sent a representative. Click on the subject to get links to candidate specific sites and a video of the event.
Saturday, April 11, 2015 2:00 PM
Endorsements district 3 & district 5!
We thank and admire all the candidates for their willingness to serve our city and undergo the rigors of a campaign for elective office. After listening to and visiting with all the candidates, Branch Forum endorses:
City Council District 3 - John Norwood
John Norwood is involved in the community and has a grasp of the issues and challenges facing Farmers Branch. He brings substantial skills and experience to the table which will enhance the discussion and bring new ideas to solving our problems. He is articulate on the issues and is honorable, a basic requirement for public service. John's web site is here.
District 5 - Mike Bomgardner
Mike Bomgardner brings a strong entrepreneurial background and a record of leadership to the Council, two components which we believe are currently missing. He is likeable and will likely work to influence others on the council. We look to Mike to be an activist to get good things done and to interact with the broadest part of the population. Mike will lead on curb-side recycling and keep the pressure on Addison on the road and the creek. Mike's web site is here.
Norwood and Bomgardner were never involved in the recent immigration fight. That gives them the advantage of being able to talk with everyone in the city without any preconceived notions about who that person is or what they might think. This is essential if we are ever to reunite our residents into one community.
We urge those of you living in district 3 or 5 to vote for John or Mike. For info on how and where to vote go to our site.
Remember, all the city council members are obligated by oath to vote in the best interests of the whole city regardless of where an issue arises. Even if you don't live in district 3 or 5, elections matter; you can give your support to John or Mike in other ways, e.g., by contacting your friends in district 3 or 5 to vote for John or Mike.
ps: One of the attendees at our recent candidate forum video'd the event, in two parts. Click here for part 1 and here for part 2 to go to YouTube and see them.
Monday, April 6, 2015 9:55 PM
What happened at the candidate forum?
On April 1, Branch Forum conducted a well attended candidate forum. All five candidates were present in person. Branch Forum is pleased at the turnout and by the serious, professional approach taken by all participants.
Each candidate was given several questions, some from the audience and some from the sponsor. Moderator Heller even managed to work in an April Fool's Day question which created some momentary anxiety among the candidates.
All the candidates were given a "homework" question, "How well does the city perform in welcoming and supporting different segments of our population?" We felt this would provide insight into how each of the candidates thinks about different demographic segments of the city. All of the candidate responded; click on their names (listed alphabetically below) to see their respective responses:
District 3
District 5
We hope all, particularly those of you in Districts 3 & 5, will critically review each of these statements and factor that into your thinking as you decide who to support.
You should also review the candidates' answers to the Dallas Morning News for their Voter Guide.
If you have questions, we're sure the candidates themselves would be glad to hear from you. Their contact info is listed in the DMN Voter Guide. Or let us know. We'd be glad to help.
Finally, keep an eye on this space. Branch Forum will make their recommendations in a few days.
Sunday, March 15, 2015 1:05 PM
Candidate Forum April 1 at Library
Branch Forum will host a Candidate Forum April 1 at the Manske Library. The purpose is to allow the candidates for places 3 & 5 on the Farmers Branch City Council to present their positions and to respond to questions about City issues.
The event will begin at 6:45 with the moderator welcoming all participants and outlining the structure. Each candidate will make a brief statement and then answer questions from Branch Forum, from the audience, and from each other. We will finish by 8:30 PM. We hope you will attend and participate by asking that tough question you've been wondering about.
Above all, please plan to vote. Election day is May 9 with early voting from April 27 through May 5. See our voter info page for details.
Sunday, February 15, 2015 10:57 PM
Vitruvian Park's road runs into Farmers Branch Creek!
Since 2010, FB residents along Farmers Branch Creek have suffered from low water flow. This seems to be attributable to impoundment by Vitruvian Park in Addison. Many of those residents have contributed personal funds, $50,000 in total, to get corrective action from the Town of Addison and Vitruvian Park via the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. TCEQ has ruled in favor of the residents but resolution is uncertain. What is certain is that Vitruvian Park and the Town of Addison are being uncooperative and the City of Farmers Branch hasn't helped much.
At the same time City staff is surreptitiously pushing ahead to accommodate a road from Vitruvian Park, through Brookhaven College, onto Alpha Road. One wonders why we are accommodating the same folks who are resisting resolution of the creek flow issue.
We learned disturbing information about these two issues by examining public records. Please go to our website to learn more about this and to access the public records. When you're informed, we urge you to contact our councilpersons and ask them to hold up on the road, at least until the creek issue is resolved to the residents' satisfaction.
Sunday, February 15, 2015 10:11 PM
Reuse of Honor Academy space
Several years ago our city council made a contract with a charter school "Honors Academy" for long term use of the previous St. Paul Church sanctuary which sits between the Manske Library and the new fire station on Webb Chapel. The contract provided for nominal rental and assumed that Honors Academy would bring a quality educational choice to the city.
Unfortunately Honors Academy closed in 2014 and seems about to lose its charter. City council will consider Tuesday, February 17 giving the city manager authority to terminate the contract with Honors Academy. This raises a question as to what to do with the building. Branch Forum is interested in your opinion. Please take our survey and let us know. Or contact us if your thoughts can't be reduced to a survey.
As always, we appreciate your input.
Sunday, August 10, 2014 8:34 AM
Holliday Park isn't a park!
Holiday Park is the triangle of land bounded by Valley View, Alpha Road, and Alpha Link. See this map to refresh your memory. The park was created around 1980 when the city connected Alpha Road at Midway to Valley View. Now the Fire Department wants to use the land for a Fire Station. Click the heading for details offered by a Branch Forum correspondent. Let your councilperson know there are better places for the Fire Station.
Monday, August 4, 2014 11:57 AM
The 2014 City elections are over. Who paid and how much?
State law requires all candidates and officeholders to file a report periodically disclosing contributions, expenditures, and cash on hand. In Farmers Branch, these must be filed with the City Secretary. The report are public information and in 2014, the City Secretary made them available on the City web site.
Branch Forum recommends that you review these reports to see where the money to finance political activies is coming from and how much is being spent.
Monday, July 14, 2014 2:27 PM
Ex-Mayor O'Hare breaks silence, say he shouldn't have pushed immigration ordinance
Recently Mayor O'Hare, now living in Southlake, sat for an interview with WFAA's Teresa Woodard and reflected on his time as an elected official. We're pleased that he has come to agree with Branch Forum that the city has no role in immigration regulation. You'll want to read the interview yourself by clicking"Controversial former ..."
We must also point out that Mayor O'Hare was supported in his initiative to regulate immigration by many, most of them still living in the city and some still hoping to regulate immigration. An example of the latter is Brian Burns who circulated an email July 12 condemning Mayor O'Hare for being a traitor. We must be on guard against these folks and not allow them to disrupt the community and pursue a divisive, futile agenda.
It is the responsibility of Mayor and Council to not repeat past mistakes and instead aggressively pursue real revitalization.
Saturday, June 21, 2014 9:52 AM
On Immigration, the Hard Lines Start to Blur
Saturday, June 7, 2014 10:03 AM
Not that bad? Really?
Seven years after Farmers Branch launched its ill-advised legal effort to ban immigrants in the U.S. illegally from rental housing in the suburb, Mayor Bill Glancy amazingly insists the battle was worth it because the city's hard edge reduced uninsured drivers involved in car accidents and defaults on hospital bills. That's anecdotal at best. What isn't anecdotal is what this battle cost the city. Farmers Branch spent more than $6 million defending the ordinance, which was never enforced, and eventually cut its losses by agreeing to pay $1.4 million to its lawyers for arguing a losing position. Just admit it. It was a bad idea all along. From the Dallas Morning News editorial page.
Friday, June 6, 2014 2:04 PM
BF Endorses Phelps and Bernstein; take action!
Today Branch Forum endorsed Bob Phelps for mayor and Luther Bernstein for city council district 2. Early voting begins Monday, June 9; election day is Saturday, June 21. We urge you to vote and ask your support of Bob and Luther in any way you can.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 11:04 PM
FB settles last part of lawsuit over rental ordinance for $1.4 million.
More than seven years after beginning a divisive attempt to ban immigrants in the U.S. illegally from rental housing, a united City Council decided to cut its losses Tuesday — paying $1.4 million to the lawyers who fought the effort. Click here for complete story including a time line of the entire matter.
Saturday, May 31, 2014 6:17 AM
NY Times visits FB on its way up I-35
The New York Times has reporters Damien Cave and Todd Heisler traveling the length of I-35 from south to north, from Laredo, Tex., to Duluth, Minn., chronicling how the middle of America is being changed by immigration. Along the way, they stopped in Farmers Branch to spotlight something they considered relevant. Click here for the full story.
Friday, May 2, 2014 6:21 PM
Mediation ordered for lawyer bills
Litigation over a failed ordinance against illegal immigration in Farmers Branch drew lawyers roughly accustomed to $370 to $800 an hour. more
Friday, April 25, 2014 12:58 PM
April 25, 2014. Branch Forum endorses Carol Dingman for Mayor and Garrett Smith for district 2 council seat, recommends FOR vote on local option proposition and bond proposition. Please vote accordingly.
Thursday, April 10, 2014 9:41 AM
BF to Host Candidate Forum April 17 at Rec Center
Branch Forum is pleased to announce it will conduct a candidate forum April 17, 2014 in the Oak Room, Farmers Branch Recreation Center, 14050 Heartside Place. The doors will open at 6:30 PM for an opportunity to meet your friends and neighbors; refreshments will be available. The program will commence promptly at 7 PM and will conclude around 8:45 PM. Please plan to attend this important event so you can vote with best available knowledge of the candidates and issues.
The program includes only candidates for City offices, Mayor and District 2, to better cover the issues. The format will include an opportunity for opening and closing statements by each candidate and several questions for each candidate, some prepared in advance and some on the spot.
We have commitments to attend from five of the six candidates in the two races (Carol Dingman and David Koch for Mayor; Luther Bernstein, Harold Froehlich, and Garrett Smith for District 2). We're hoping the Bob Phelps will also join us.
Please join us April 17 and inform yourself. Please also invite your friends and neighbors.
Remember, early voting runs from April 28 through May 6 and election day is May 10. Please visit Branch Forum for hours and polling places. If you need a mail ballot, see our site to get the form and instructions.
For additional info about the candidates, you should also review the DMN's side by side comparisons. See these at Mayor or Council District 2.
Saturday, March 15, 2014 12:01 AM
Mayoral/Council candidates take on Supreme Court Decision
On Monday, March 3, the US Supreme Court denied the City a chance to argue that its rental housing ordinance was constitutional. This allowed the lower court rulings that the ordinance was unconstitutional. Branch Forum asked each of the six candidates, three running for Mayor and three running for the District 2 seat on Council, what they thought of the ruling. Click the heading to read more.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 8:00 AM
Supreme Court refuses Farmers Branch immigration ordinance
Monday, March 3, 2014 12:45 PM
US Supreme Court denies review of Farmers Branch immigration ordinance
Sunday, February 2, 2014 11:34 AM
Luther Bernstein running for City Council place 2
I am officially announcing my candidacy for City Council Place 2. Click on the heading to read the full announcement.
Saturday, January 4, 2014 12:00 AM
Bob Phelps Announcement re: Farmers Branch Mayoral Race
Ex-Mayor Phelps recently announced he will again run for Mayor. Click on heading for full text of announcement as per Kathleen Matsumura's e newsletter.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013 10:37 PM
Three-way race for Farmers Branch mayor takes shape
Farmers Branch Mayor Bill Glancy says he won't seek a second term in this suburb known for courtroom battles over illegal immigration.That opens the field for the May 10 election to three mayoral candidates who say they want the city to move past the immigration debate. More...
Thursday, December 19, 2013 10:34 PM
Texas orders Dallas-based charter and five others to close next year
The state on Thursday ordered a Dallas-based charter school and five others to close under a new law that cracks down on charter operators with chronic problems.The Texas Education Agency said it will revoke the charters of Honors Academy and the five other schools in June. The schools can appeal the decision in the meantime. More...
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 10:00 AM
Dingman Launches Campaign for Farmers Branch Mayor
Longtime resident and former city council member Carol Dingman has announced that she is a candidate for Farmers Branch mayor. The election is to be held in May next year. Dingman states that her goal is to work with the Farmers Branch City Council and residents to create a common vision for the city. Her candidacy is endorsed by Farmers Branch mayor pro tem Jeff Fuller as well as by city council members Ana Reyes and Kirk Connally.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 8:57 AM
Farmers Branch votes to take illegal immigrant rental ban fight to Supreme Court
FARMERS BRANCH — The City Council is not ready to give up its fight
to ban immigrants in the U.S. illegally from renting in the city.The council voted 3-2 Tuesday night to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court its rental ordinance's latest failure in court. More...
Sunday, July 28, 2013 5:10 PM
Federal court rules Farmers Branch rental ordinance unconstitutional
The Farmers Branch ordinance barring people in the U.S. illegally from
renting in the city is unconstitutional, an appeals court ruled for the
second time Monday. More...
Monday, July 22, 2013 7:25 PM
Farmers Branch City Council votes to drop its appeal of Voting Rights Act case
The Farmers Branch City Council voted 4 to 0 to drop its appeal of a
lower court decision ordering the city to hold single-member elections. More...
Thursday, June 13, 2013 3:52 PM
Federal judge orders city of Farmers Branch to pay attorney bill in voting rights case
Judge Sidney Fitzwater ordered the city of Farmers Branch to pay
$269,125 in attorney costs and fees to the Dallas law firm that
successfully represented 10 Latino plaintiffs in a voting rights case. More...
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 10:44 PM
Farmers Branch's first Hispanic council member got out the hard-to-motivate Latino vote
FARMERS BRANCH — Ana Reyes and her mother, Maria Reyes, may be the
political tag team of the future. Maria Reyes, a naturalized U.S.
citizen from Mexico, motivated her shy daughter, a U.S.-born citizen, to
fight back when the all-white City Council passed an immigration
ordinance in 2006 that many Latinos found offensive. More...
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 1:59 PM
Farmers Branch city council to vote on financing an aquatic center without a bond election
Farmers Branch City Council voted 3-to-1 in favor of about $7 millionin financing a new aquatic center with a lap pool and a therapy pool. Councilman Jeff Fuller was absent for the certificates of obligation vote. More...
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 5:45 PM
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Playing with polar opposites, the Vice 'Glitter's Fun for Girly Thugz' editorial showcases pieces by British designer Tamina Navaei.
Lensed by photographer Christina Smith, the garments by burgeoning designer are featured with model Luisa sporting her signature brand of boyish womenswear. Navaei draws inspiration from American teen culture and her Iranian cultural background. This combination makes for garments in oversized shapes with masculine silhouettes. The added twist is the girly emphasis in the clothing that is referenced with the textures and exuberant glitter motifs.
According to Vice, "her influences include...Wu-Tang and Courtney Love's school of sparkly grunge." The grunge, glitter, hip-hop and Iranian themes may seem chaotic, but the result is wearable pieces with an eclectic allure that modernizes notions of girly style.
The Vice 'Glitter's Fun for Girly Thugz' Editorial Showcases Juxtaposition
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With regards the teaching of religion to public school students, the 1987 Constitution in Article XIV, Section 3, paragraph (3), states,
"At the option expressed in writing by the parents or guardians, religion shall be allowed to be taught to their children or wards in public elementary and high schools within the regular class hours by instructors designated or approved by the religious authorities of the religion to which the children or wards belong, without additional cost to the Government."
The freedom of religion clause of the 1987 Constitution is found in Article III, Section 5. It states,
"]"No law shall be passed respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed. No religious test shall be required for the exercise of civil or political rights."
The freedom of religion clause of our Constitution is of American origin. Thus decisions of the US Supreme Court are applicable to Philippine situations. In terms of discrimination against any religion, the US Supreme Court has ruled the following:
1. Lamb's Chapel et al. v. Center Moriches Union Free School District, 508 U.S. 384 (1993) - School districts cannot deny churches access to school premises after-hours, if the district allowed the use of its building to other groups.
2. Good News Club v. Milford Central School, (2001) - Milford Central School cannot keep Good News Club from using its facilities because the school had created a limited public forum and prohibiting the religious club was viewpoint discrimination.
3. Widmar v. Vincent, 454 U.S. 263 (1981) - A state university cannot refuse to grant a student religious group "equal access" to facilities that are open to other student groups.
4. Fowler v. Rhode Island, 345 U.S. 67 (1953) - Court overturned conviction of a Jehovah's Witness who gave a religious address in a public park without permission of Pawtuckett, Rhode Island city officials. Pawtuckett officials had allowed other reliigous groups to speak in the park
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Freedom of religion in public schools
With regards the teaching of religion to public school students, the 1987 Constitution in Article XIV, Section 3, paragraph (3), states,
Extra-judicial settlement of estates
Q: My father died leaving some properties to my mother and three children, including me. How can we divide up his properties? What are the respective shares?
A: You and your fellow heirs can simply ask a lawyer to draw up a deed of extra-judicial settlement of your father's estate. You can then have it notarized, and then have the notice published in a newspaper of general circulation once a week for three weeks. After you pay the corresponding taxes, you can then present the deed, the notarized affidavit of publication and the official receipts, to the Register of Deeds so that new titles can be issued to your names (assuming of course that your father left real properties).
Your mother gets one-half of the estate as her conjugal share. The remaining half will then be divided among your mother, you and your two other siblings. However, nothing prevents any heir from giving up his share of the inheritance or from choosing and getting a lesser amount. Thus, for example, instead of getting the farm in the province, one of the heirs may choose to get as his inheritance the brand new car.
Correction of birth certificates
Q: How can I have my birth certificate corrected?
A: For change of first name, and for correction of minor clerical errors, you can simply file an administrative petition with the Local Civil Registrar of your place of birth or residence, under Republic Act 9048, also called the "Guinigundo Law."
For substantial errors, however, like errors in birthdates, gender, etc. you will still have to file the proper petition with the Regional Trial Court of the place which issued your birth certificate.
Marriage between first cousins
Q: Can I get married to my first cousin?
A: No, you cannot. You are related to your cousin by four civil degrees, and thus any such marriage is prohibited by reason of public policy (Article 38 of the Family Code).
From you to your father or mother, that is one degree. From your father or mother, to your grandparents, that is another civiil degree. From your grandparents to your uncle or aunt, that is another degree. And from your uncle or aunt to your first cousin, is another degree, making a total of four degrees.
Legal separation and declaration of nullity
Q: What is the difference between legal separation and declaration of nullity?
A: The grounds or reasons are different, and more importantly, in legal separation, the spouses are not allowed to get married again to other parties. The wife also still has to use her husband's surname. (Practically no one therefore wants to file for legal separation; almost everyone in marital troubles will choose to have his or her marriage decalred null and void.)
Divorce and declaration of nullity
Q: What is the difference between divorce and declaration of nullity?
A: In divorce (which is non-existent in the Philippines), the grounds or reasons for such arise during the marriage. In declaration of nullity of a marriage (as provided for by the Family Code), the grounds or reasons are already existing even before the marriage, but such grounds may have manifested themselves only during the marriage.
In practical effect, however, both divorce and declaration of nullity of a marriage allow the former spouses to get married again to other persons.
Annulment and declaration of nullity
Q: Is there any difference between annulment and declaration of nullity of marriage?
A: Under Articles 35 up to 54 of the Family Code, some marriages are considered either void or voidable. Technically speaking, annulment refers to the legal action declaring void those marriages considered as voidable (that is valid until annulled). On the other hand, declaration of nullity refers to those marriages considered as void from the very beginning.
In laymen's language, however, annulment is often used as a generic term for the legal action concerning both kinds of marriages.
Marriage license requirement
Q: My boyfriend and I are both above 21 years of age, and we want to get married, with our parents' consent. But the Local Civil Registrar won't issue a marriage license because my boyfriend can't produce his birth certificate. What can we do?
A: Please point out to the LCR the last portion of Article 12 of the Family Code which states,
"The presentation of birth or baptismal certificate shall not be required if the parents of the contracting parties appear personally before the local civil registrar concerned and swear to the correctness of the lawful age of said parties, as stated in the application, or when the local civil registrar shall, by merely looking at the applicants upon their personally appearing before him, be convinced that either or both of them have the required age."
Psychological incapacity
Q: What is psychological incapacity?
A: Article 36 of the Family Code provides, "A marriage contracted by any party who, at the time of the celebration, was psychologically incapacitated to comply with the essential marital obligations of marriage, shall likewise be void even if such incapacity becomes manifest only after its solemnization."
The Supreme Court in the case of Santos vs. Court of Appeals.stated, "pychological incapacity under Article 36 of the Family Code is not meant to comprehend all possible cases of psychoses. It should refer, rather, to no less than a mental (not physical) incapacity that causes a party to be truly incognitive of the basic marital covenants that concomitantly must be assumed and discharged by the parties to the marriage. Psychological incapacity must be characterized by (a) gravity, (b) juridical antecedence, and (c) incurability."
In Barcelona vs. Court of Appeals, a 2003 case, the Supreme Court stated,
"The obvious effect of the new Rules providing that "expert opinion need not be alleged" in the petition is that there is also no need to allege the root cause of the psychological incapacity. Only experts in the fields of neurological and behavioral sciences are competent to determine the root cause of psychological incapacity. Since the new Rules do not require the petition to allege expert opinion on the psychological incapacity, it follows that there is also no need to allege in the petition the root cause of the psychological incapacity.
"Science continues to explore, examine and explain how our brains work, respond to and control the human body. Scientists still do not understand everything there is to know about the root causes of psychological disorders. The root causes of many psychological disorders are still unknown to science even as their outward, physical manifestations are evident. Hence, what the new Rules require the petition to allege are the physical manifestations indicative of psychological incapacity."
Effects of Art. 36
Q: What are the effects when a marriage is declared null and void under Article 36 of the Family Code?
A: Articles 50 up to 54 of the Family Code provide for the effects when a marriage is annulled or declared null and void. Among others, the children are considered as legitimate, and their presumptive legitimes must be given to them before the judgment can become final.
Rights of illegitimate children
Q: What are the rights of illegitimate children?
A: Under Republic Act 9255, Article 176 of the Family Code has been amended, allowing illegitimate children to use the surname of their father "if their filiation has been expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil register, or when an admission in a public document or private handwritten instrument is made by the father. The father, however, has the right to institute an action before the regular courts to prove non-filiation during his lifetime."
Also, whatever a legitimate child gets in terms of inheritance, the illegitimate child is entitled to one-half. For example, if the legitimate child gets one hundred thousand pesos as his share in the inheritance, the illegitimate child gets fifty thousand pesos.
Marriage certificate not in NSO files
Q: My husband found out that our marriage certificate is not on file with the National Statistics Office. He said that our marriage is therefore not valid, and that he can get married to another woman. Is my husband correct?
A: Your husband is wrong. The lack or absence of a marriage certificate (or contract) in the files of the NSO does not make your marriage invalid. The marriage certificate (or contract) is not an essential or formal requisite for the validity of a marriage under the Family Code.
The marriage certificate is a powerful documentary evidence of the existence of your marriage. Even then, however, the existence or validity of your marriage can be proven by other evidence - the marriage license, the testimony of the officiating minister and the witnesses, wedding pictures, etc.
Should your husband therefore insist on getting married again, you can charge him with bigamy under the Revised Penal Code.
Adoption and simulation of birth
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What is the difference between adoption and simulation of birth?
Adoption is the legal process by which a child becomes the legitimate child of the adopting person/s. The law which governs domestic adoption is Republic Act 8552 or the Domestic Adoption Act of 1998.
Simulation of birth, on the other hand, occurs when a childless couple, for example, comes into possession of a baby or child, given to them by a midwife, an unwed mother or a relative, and this couple then applies for a birth certificate, making it appear that the baby or child is their biological offspring. Under RA 8552, simulation of birth is a criminal offense punishable by eight years imprisonment and a fine of fifty thousand pesos.


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The protests, at least partly inspired by the toppling of the authoritarian government in
But early Wednesday morning, firing rubber bullets, tear gas and
Protests also flared in Alexandria, Suez, Mansura and Beni Suef. There were reports of three deaths and many injuries around the country.
Photographers in Alexandria caught people tearing up a large portrait of Mr. Mubarak. An Internet video of demonstrations in Mahalla el-Kubra showed the same, while a crowd snapped cellphone photos and cheered. The acts — rare, and bold here — underscored the anger coursing through the protests and the challenge they might pose to the aging and ailing Egyptian leader.Continue reading the main story
Several observers said the protests represented the largest display of popular dissatisfaction in recent memory, perhaps since 1977, when people across
It was not clear whether the size and intensity of the demonstrations — which seemed to shock even the protesters — would or could be sustained.
The government quickly placed blame for the protests on Egypt's largest opposition movement, the Muslim Brotherhood, which is tolerated but officially banned. In a statement, the Interior Ministry said the protests were the work of "instigators" led by the Muslim Brotherhood, while the movement declared that it had little to do with them.
The reality that emerged from interviews with protesters — many of whom said they were independents — was more complicated and reflected one of the government's deepest fears: that opposition to Mr. Mubarak's rule spreads across ideological lines and includes average people angered by corruption and economic hardship as well as secular and Islamist opponents. That broad support could make it harder for the government to co-opt or crush those demanding change.
"The big, grand ideological narratives were not seen today," said Amr Hamzawy, research director of the Carnegie
Instead, the protests seemed to reflect a spreading unease with Mr. Mubarak on issues from extension of an emergency law that allows arrests without charge, to his presiding over a stagnant bureaucracy that citizens say is incapable of handling even basic responsibilities. Their size seemed to represent a breakthrough for opposition groups harassed by the government as they struggle to break Mr. Mubarak's monopoly on political life.
Security officials said a soldier in Cairo, along with two protesters in Suez, were killed in circumstances that were not immediately clear. Scores of demonstrators and more than a dozen soldiers were injured in the Cairo clashes, which lasted hours and included bouts of rock-throwing by both protesters and the police.
There were mixed signals about how the authorities planned to handle the unrest. In contrast with other recent political demonstrations in Cairo, thousands of security officers seemed content at times to contain rather than engage the protesters — especially when it became clear that the demonstrators would not retreat from Tahrir Square. In a statement, the Interior Ministry said its policy had been "securing and not confronting these gatherings."
But there were signs of other containment tactics. Several times Tuesday afternoon, cellphone networks appeared to be blocked or otherwise unavailable for people calling from Tahrir — or Liberation — Square. Many people had trouble getting access to
By early Wednesday, the police appeared determined to clear protesters from the streets, leading to more clashes.
On a bridge, drivers stopped their cars and some joined the protesters, chanting, "The people want the downfall of the regime."
In the days leading up to the protests, more than 90,000 people signed up on a Facebook page for the "Day of Revolution," organized by opposition and pro-democracy groups to be held on Police Day, a national holiday. The organizers framed the protest as a stand against torture, poverty, corruption and unemployment. The Muslim Brotherhood said it would not officially participate, though some members were among the protesters in Cairo.
But many people said they did not belong to any particular group and were attending their first demonstration. They included Ramy Rafat, 25, who said he lived in El-Marg, an impoverished neighborhood in north Cairo. Mr. Rafat, who has a master's degree in petroleum geology and is unemployed, said he learned about the protest on a
"There are a lot of things wrong with this country," Mr. Rafat said. "The president has been here for 30 years. Why?"
Aya Sayed Khalil, 23, brought her sister, her mother and her father to the protest. "I told them the revolution was coming," she said. Asked about their political affiliation, Ms. Khalil's mother, Mona, said, "We're just Egyptians."
The marchers came from all social classes and included young men recording tense moments on cellphone cameras, and middle-age women carrying flags of the Wafd party, one of Egypt's opposition groups. A doctor, Wesam Abdulaziz, 29, said she had traveled two hours to join the protest. She had been to one demonstration before, concerning the treatment of Mr. Said.
"I came to change the government," she said. "I came to change the entire regime."
What began as a small demonstration outside Cairo's
"Freedom, freedom, freedom," the protesters chanted. "Where are the Egyptian people?"
By midafternoon, groups of people had converged in Tahrir Square, where they met security forces in full riot gear and a water cannon truck. Several people said the clashes began in earnest after protesters tried to take control of the water cannon.
In front of the Mugamma, a towering administrative building in the square, young men threw rocks at the police as older demonstrators tried to stop them. Several young men were carried away from the clashes, clutching bloodied tissues to their heads.
As night fell, the crowd grew larger. An older man with a bullhorn appealed to his more Internet-aware counterparts, asking them to spread the word to railway workers and dockworkers. Many people said they planned to sleep in the square.
After midnight, the security forces, using concussion grenades and tear gas, renewed attempts to disperse the protesters.
Since Jan. 14, when President
It was unclear whether the day of demonstrations would lead to any broader social unrest. "I think it is the beginning of the process," said Mustapha Kamel al-Sayyid, a political science professor at the
"Some of the demonstrators are still in Tahrir and said they will not leave until their demands are met by the government," he said, hours before they were forced out of the square. "Their demands will not be met by the government, but they will not give up."Continue reading the main story


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I was born and raised in Montreal.
I remember when Place Ville Marie was no more than a hole in the ground. As a child, I watched in awe as it soared to the heavens.
I gazed at the iconic McGill University Medical Sciences Building as it took its shape. And spent many hours in its three-story library as an undergraduate.
I watched as Expo '67 was constructed, and spent every spare moment exploring every one of its pavilions and displays during the World's Fair.
I marvelled at the originality of Habitat '67, the housing complex that began as architect Moishe Safdie's graduate thesis.
I listened as Mayor Jean Drapeau promised the '76 Olympics could not run a deficit 'any more than a man could have a baby.' And cringed at all of the jokes as the costs spun out of control.
I walked the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal many times over the years.
Climbed the steps to St. Joseph's Oratory more than once, though never on my knees.
And hiked to the cross at the top of Mount Royal.
Little wonder that I decided to set a portion of The Chocolate Labradoodle Caper in the city of my birth. Although it has been many years since I have called it home, Montreal remains the city of my heart.


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Since starting my Macrobiotic course in London now 1 month ago, and learning more about its origins (Japan) and history, I have come to a realisation that once you start on a path of pure healthy eating, meaning eating foods in its natural form and saying goodbye to processed foods, your body starts to actually crave good wholesome foods and dishes.
I have spent the last 4 days with my brother, his wife and their 2 boys (8 and 10 years old). We got together because 1) it was my brothers birthday yesterday 2) it is school half term so I wanted to spend some time with the little munchkins 🙂
Since starting on the path of eating pretty much 80% Macrobiotic diet over the last month or so, I wanted to, as much as possible, continue on this path regardless of who I am with, where I go and where I travel. So this trip was going to be a big test for me and for the whole family.
However, I went fully prepared, kitted out with the right vegetables, my miso paste to hand, lots of different packets of sea vegetables (in different shapes and forms) and a couple of different types of whole grains to pad out any meal I would create.
On the first day of arriving at my families home, I made a big pot of miso and vegetable soup, using lots of seasonal veg (squash, sweet potato, beetroot tops, fresh red sea vegetable, red peppers and some kale) and adding a white bean and rice miso paste.
This was not only delicious, it was full of colour and had a little sweetness which my nephews loved. They did comment towards the end that it smelt a little fishy (down to the seaweed) however this didn't deter them from eating it!
There are 2 types of miso pastes I primarily use. One is white miso (made from rice and white beans) and the other is red miso (made from rice and brown beans). They both have their own unique flavours and the white bean paste tends to be a little sweeter in taste.
As you can see from the picture below, there are so many fantastic benefits of eating miso and I know that eating it nearly every day for the past month and letting my mum enjoy it, we both love it and play around with the different vegetables we can use to fill out the soups and becoming more experimential.
So when making soup the key points to remember are as follows:
- Use seasonal vegetables and ideally organic (use at least 5 different vegetable combinations)
- Boil the vegetables in enough water to cover the veg and cook until tender, approx. 30 minutes)
- Add 1 type of sea vegetable (Arami, Nori, Kombu, Wakame, Hijiki plus so many other options)
- Add approx. 1/2 tsp of fresh ginger and 1/2 tsp of fresh turmeric
- Add approx. 2 tbsp of miso paste right at the end (as this paste is fermented it should not be overcooked as it will kill off it's good properties) when vegetables are cooked, mix and turn the heat off and cover and simply let the soup come together for 5/10 minutes
- Sprinkle some fresh parsley and/or coriander when serving and serve with a slice of lemon/lime for that extra alkalising boost
- Eat mindfully and enjoy
Here are some additional benefits of some of the ingredients that I add to my soup, as well as adding to my fresh juices and savoury dishes.
- High protein content: from 20% in green algae to 70% in spirulina.
- High mineral content, especially: iodine, calcium, iron, magnesium.
- More vitamin C than oranges.
- Natural iodine maintaining a healthy thyroid function.
- Anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory properties.
- One of the richest plant sources of calcium.
- Polysaccharides: important in the prevention of degenerative diseases including cardiovascular and diabetes 2, increase the amount of feel-good chemicals in the brain, improves liver function, stabilizes blood sugar.
Seaweed is often eaten in Sushi (nori), you could eat the nori sheets as is (my nephews love making sushi and it is soon fun) or you can make a delicious salad or add to Miso soup.
It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. Most of the studies on this herb are using turmeric extracts that contain mostly curcumin itself, with dosages usually exceeding 1 gram per day.
Ginger has a long history of use for relieving digestive problems such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain. The root or underground stem (rhizome) of the ginger plant can be consumed fresh, powdered, dried as a spice, in oil form or as juice.
Ginger is chiefly known as an anti-inflammatory agent, nausea reliever and digestive aid. Ginger is widely known for its digestive effects. For example, many people are familiar with the use of ginger ale for easing an upset stomach. This is also the area that has been extensively studied.
To save time (and money), the best tip I can share with you is the following:
- Buy fresh ginger and turmeric (turmeric can be found in Indian grocery stores or good whole food shops)
- Skin them and in equal quantities put them in a blender and grate them (step 1 & 2)
- Put them into an ice tray (or something similar) and freeze them until you want to use them in soup, savoury dishes or fresh juices (step 3).
- Advisable to wear gloves when handling turmeric as they will colour your fingers and hands (and work surfaces).
Anyone who knows me knows I love fresh juice.
Whenever I go out in London, I have my favourite haunts where I can get my fresh juice fix and enjoy it there and then.
There is a lot of controversy about drinking fresh juices and their benefits especially in terms of their sugar content.
However, the way I think of it is that if you make fresh juice and enjoy it there and then, the sugar levels are at their most lowest levels and the vitamin and nutrient levels are at their highest levels so you can only be enjoying 'goodness'.
If you juice and keep it longer than 1-2 hours or even hours after, you will be having mostly sugars which have had the chance to develop in time and will not benefit much of the nutritional properties.
So enjoy juice using seasonal vegetable, Organic and as fresh as possible.
Here are some of the delicious juices I have enjoyed over the last few days.
So I hope that this post has given you some ideas into the different foods and drinks you can enjoying whilst still staying on the path of healthy eating. As the saying goes, enjoying a good diet is key to ultimate good health and if we can at least be 'good' 80/20 % of the time, then that is half the battle won. Of course healthy living is more than just eating and drinking well, it is a whole lifestyle change, however it is a great introduction to this wonderful journey to well being.


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Real estate industry in India is witnessing a big change. The traditional and unorganised way of property dealings is now taking a back seat with strict policies such as RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) coming into the picture. Thus, the whole property business is going through a change and it is pioneered by Delhi Smart Cities. Our team at Delhi Smart Cities consist of vibrant and motivated people looking to offer smart and profitable opportunities in real estate to people. Delhi Smart Cities aim to cover all areas of India while revolutionising the whole market. We understand that government and developer entities are doing their best to put our homeland into the top countries in the world. Delhi Smart Cities get fruitful coordination from the major builders of the country and its team has done a tremendous research work behind government initiatives such as Land Pooling Policy (LPP), MPD Master Plan Delhi 2021 (MPD 2021), Smart City Mission (109 smart cities) and Pan India Development.
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We, at Delhi Smart Cities, are breaking from the traditional way of property searches and bringing a highly organised and motivated way of property business. The Indian real estate industry is already acknowledging our professional approach, integrity, client handling/managing system and assurance in providing safe and secure deals to buyers and investors. Buying a home or an office place is as much emotional as it is professional and thus, we do not comprise in the slightest on our value system. We hope that our pledge to serve the people of this country through our hard work meets its desired result.


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I want to share with you today this interview with Dr. Vincent Felitti by Safe Space Radio host Dr. Anne. She speaks with Dr. Felitti
"...about his groundbreaking research
to show that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's, like abuse, neglect
and severe family dysfunction) are correlated not only with mental
illness and addiction, but also with physical illnesses like heart
disease, lung disease and even auto-immune diseases. He reports that
just asking patients about the presence of such painful experiences
results in fewer medical emergencies and
need for extra doctors visits. Over 17,000 patients were part of a
study, showing that the prevalence of ACE's is terribly high (28% of
children experience harsh physical abuse like beatings, and 22% suffer
sexual abuse, 16% of boys, and 28% of girls). He reports that despite
these findings about the frequency of child abuse, and the relationship
to adult health, many doctors are still very reluctant to ask about it,
or to include it in how they think about their patients. This is
especially sad given that the simple act of asking one follow up
question about how the abuse is affecting them now, reduces the need for
medical care (not to mention the cost!) even further…"
You may have heard much talk recently about how childhood abuse "changes your DNA" -- well, that's not exactly right.
In fact, Dr. Felitti is one of the key researchers and contributors to the the studies that are being referenced when people make these statements, and I had the great pleasure of speaking with Dr. Felitti as well recently.
He explained that the situation is more nuanced than one might think. Child abuse, like any other trauma, can cause an already encoded DNA strand to "present or turn on." The actual structure and material of your DNA doesn't change. It's more like whether the switch is turned on or not.
I think this distinction is important in understanding the overall impact of abuse and certainly for thinking about what our options for recovery are.
Listen now to this interview to learn more!
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I am a mom of many and sometimes I laugh at myself when I realize some of the things I think and say.
Have you ever misplaced your baby? You are folding laundry or doing the dishes and you turn to look at that sweet face in the swing, but they aren't there. You check the floor in the living room. Not there. Did she roll under? I bend down… Hmm. What is that that just brushed against my si- OOooooh. There's the baby. On my back. Sleeping. Just fine. Not rolled under a couch. I'm not a terrible mother after all.
It's even worse when I ask one of my kids where the baby is when I am nursing her. They have no sympathy. They just laugh at me.
"Hey Char- Chev- Rem- Whatever your name is. Stop drinking your chocolate milk with a spoon. Do you enjoy creating messes for me?!"
Why do you all have to look related and be equally obnoxious? I'm too outnumbered for this…
I have to count in my head how many kids I have when people ask. "Are they all yours?" Uhhh, I think so.
I also have to do a head count when I leave places so I am not leaving anyone behind. I don't want to be THAT family on the news.
When I go grocery shopping it's like, "Are you preparing for the apocalypse next week?" Oh, no. I just have 4627 kids and school is out for the summer. (number is an exaggeration; subtract 4,620)
I start shopping for the next Christmas the day after Christmas. I mean, clearance is literally my favorite word. This past year, I got a new tree for 90% off!
"Mom! My underwear have holes in them. Should I throw these away?" Are you kidding me? They made it through your 3 older brothers. Surely they can make it to your younger brother as well. A draft is good for your nether region anyhow.
While we're here, y'all are going to have to share this baby clothes quilt. Maybe it can be like the Brotherhood of the Traveling Quilt? We could turn that into a movie!
Good thing is, with a lot of kids, I have a higher chance of one of them becoming rich to take care of me when I am old and senile.
Thank you, everyone! I'll be here til they all turn 18!


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ISLAMABAD: The displeased Supreme Court gave out a stern message to Inter-Services Intelligence and Military Intelligence on Thursday: "You need to take this out of your mind that you [ISI and MI] are superior and others [civilians] are inferior."
Counsel of ISI and MI Raja Irshad was reprimanded as the apex court of the country remained unsatisfied with the replies submitted to the court today by the agencies in the Adiala missing prisoners' case.
Headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, the three-member bench said that the replies submitted to the court do not justify under which law the civilians were picked up by agencies and kept in detention for more than a year. "Who gave you the right to hound people?" questioned the chief justice.
"You are so insensitive to the human loss that the families of the missing persons have suffered lately because of you. This is a big allegation against you [ISI and MI] – there is a hue and cry throughout the country that you abduct people and after some days, their abandoned bodies surface," said Chief Justice Chaudhry.
"After reading your poorly-drafted reply, I thought whether we are thinking against the country here? As much as you consider yourself loyal to this country, perhaps we are more loyal than you," the chief justice observed. Justice Khilji Arif Hussain said that the 1965 war is evidence that the people of the country were on the forefront rather than the army to fight against the enemy.
"If a judge is bound not to break a traffic signal, then why will he allow you to subvert the constitution of the country," Justice Khilji said.
"You're an arsonist. You have set Balochistan on fire," said Chaudhry while referring to the agencies and the situation in Balochistan. "We ask you time and again and you always tell us stories. Are we here to listen to your stories?"
If these people had attacked GHQ, even then it is necessary for you to produce evidence against them for fair trial. You must go by the book," Justice Chaudhry directed.
The chief justice said that the agencies have become "insensitive" to the issues and referred them as the "biggest violators" of the country's law and order.
Irshad, in the agencies' defense said that the authorities in the ISI and MI are considering this issue seriously as this is a burning issue of this country.
He said that the "foreign elements" involved in instilling terrorism in Balochistan are active and the agencies cannot work with their "eyes closed" to the issue. The chief justice remarked saying that whatever the agencies do should be done within the limits of law as the agencies are not "above the law".
Irshad said that current parliament "does not represent the will of the people," on which the Chief Justice Chaudhry differed and said, "It does represent the will of the people and has also brought the 20thamendment for solving issues. If you take them in confidence, they will facilitate you as well."
The court, however, expressed satisfaction over the report submitted by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chief secretary about the health condition of the prisoners.
The report had a detailed summary about the prisoners' health, improvement in their condition and how they are accommodated. The court said that its message should be conveyed to the chief secretary that the court was happy to see that all the questions sought in the previous hearing were answered in the report.
The court also said that the report gives hope that the remaining prisoners will brave their illnesses.
Tariq Asad, the lawyer of missing prisoners, was told by the court to avail the available remedies to release these prisoners.
The chief justice maintained that as the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Barrister Masood Kosar is well aware of the law, he would not create hindrances in the case, and added that the court will decide this case at any cost.
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The Effects of Substance Abuse on Adolescent Development
According to the United States Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, adolescents who abuse substances are at risk for a wide variety of issues that may interfere with their development. The physical, social and psychological effects of adolescent substance abuse can have lasting consequences on the individual, and may interfere with a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood.
According to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, adolescence is a developmental period in which the human brain is still developing, and substance abuse has the potential to inhibit healthy neurological development. Ongoing substance use or abuse can place an individual at greater risk for addiction in adulthood. The teen years are also a period of significant social, emotional and academic development, and ongoing substance abuse has the potential to disrupt or even prohibit healthy and effective skill development.
Physical Consequences
The United States Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs reports that substance abuse during the teen years has a number of negative effects on the individual's physical development. Drug-related accidents and overdoses often result in physical injuries and illnesses, and teens abusing substances have a higher risk of practicing unsafe sex, which may expose them to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
Psychological Consequences
Substances such as alcohol and psychoactive drugs can have lasting effects on the psychological development of an adolescent. The United States Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs reports that teens who abuse these substances are at higher risk for mood disturbances and mental health disorders, such as conduct disorders. Depression and anxiety resulting from prolonged substance abuse can disrupt an adolescent's ability to function and develop in a constructive manner.
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Adolescents with substance abuse problems are more likely to experience issues with social development. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry notes teens who abuse substances are more likely to withdraw from peers and family, and are more likely to have problems with the law. In addition, these teens may experience difficulties in school due to an inability to study or participate, and this often inhibits the successful development of academic and employment skills.
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Raku clay bodies must be designed to endure the thermal shocks of the delicate process of Raku firing without breaking completely apart. Taking pieces out of the kiln when they are very hot can certainly make them more fragile. In order to do this, most regular clay bodies can be converted into raku bodies by the addition of 30 - 50% of an opening agent, such as grog, sand, vermiculite, and so forth.
Remember that even though the raku process is low-fire, mid- to high-fire stoneware-based bodies should never be bisqued higher than cone 04.
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Thermal Shock Properties
As mentioned above, the clay body must be able to withstand the huge thermal shock of being removed from an incandescent kiln. Many raku clays are cone 6 - 10 stoneware clay bodies that have been modified. Since stoneware already contains a number of refractories such as fire clay, they can often be modified for use in raku with the addition of about 30% grog.
Something to note is that the larger and thicker a piece will be, the more resistant to thermal shock the clay must be. In order to accomplish this, simply add more grog or other refractory material.
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Even though you may associate a high percentage of grog with hand building clays, a raku throwing clay can be designed using fine grog or sand in conjunction with a highly refractory stoneware clay body (such as one with a high percentage of fire clay). Fire clay is a normal clay but it has a higher alumina content, which means it can fire at a higher temperature. Raku throwing clay bodies will typically not be as plastic as other throwing bodies, but can definitely be workable.
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The clay's texture (or "tooth") is directly related to it plasticity and the ingredients used to reduce problems with thermal shock. Coarse grog or sand will make the texture very rough, whereas a smoother texture can be achieved by using medium or fine grog, sand, or kyanite. Kyanite is often used in heat resistant ceramics and is a crystalline mineral.
Other textures (and a more open body) can also be achieved by adding materials that burn out during the bisque firing, such as sawdust, crushed nut shells, nylon fibers, dog hair, horse hair, feathers, paper pulp, cellulose fibers, and so on.
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Clay Body Color
As with all clay bodies and glazes, the clay body's color will effect your glaze color. Darker clay bodies will result in darker, more subtle and muted glaze tones. If the clay body carries a high percentage of iron, it can also cause glazes to melt at a slightly lower temperature, especially if the glaze coat is thin. This can do interesting things to the glaze and finished piece.
Light gray or buff-colored clay bodies will tend to brighten the glaze colors, allowing more depth within the glaze to be seen, as well as any color variations within the glaze.Continue to 5 of 9 below.
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Simple Light-Colored Raku Body
Many clay bodies can be derived from this extremely simple one, depending on your desires and needs.
- Ball clay 67%
- Grog 33%
Hamer, F. & Hamer J. (2004) The potter's dictionary. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.
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Brown Raku Body
If you like a darker clay body, this one introduces a red earthenware as part of its constituents.
- Red earthenware 17%
- Fire clay 33%
- Talc 3%
- Stoneware clay 13%
- Sand 34%
Hamer, F. & Hamer J. (2004) The potter's dictionary. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.
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Vince Pitelka's Raku Body
This clay body holds up well and can be used in larger pieces without undo cracking or warping. If used in a different process, it is a cone 8-10 clay body.
- Ball clay 25%
- Cedar Heights Goldart 25%
- Fireclay 25%
- Fine Grog 25%
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Bakke Raku Body 1
A hand building raku body with 7% shrinkage at cone 08.
- OM4 Ball clay 15%
- Talc 15%
- XX Sagger 30%
- Fire clay 25%
- Silica sand 15%
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Bakke Raku Body 2
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- Talc 15%
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PORTLAND, Ore. - Pacific Lutheran scored a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter to rally past a much-improved Lewis & Clark team, 35-23, in a Northwest Conference football game played Saturday afternoon at Griswold Stadium.
The Lutes (6-1 overall, 3-1 conference) put more points on the board, but the Pioneers (4-3, 2-2), who had won just three games over the past four seasons, piled up the offensive yardage and put a scare into the nationally ranked Lutes before falling for the 15th straight time in the series.
Alec Simmons rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns, including a 49-yarder to open the scoring and a 16-yarder to ice the win late in the fourth period, to lead the Lutes. PLU finished with 207 net rushing yards and added 212 through the air for a total of 419 yards on 56 plays, an average of 7.5 yards per play.
Lewis & Clark, meanwhile, ran for 275 yards and passed for 203 more for a total of 478 yards.
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PLU frosh safety Sean McFadden intercepted a pass in the end zone on Lewis & Clark's next possession, and the Lutes rank out the clock.
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Kyle Burbridge returned the ensuing kickoff 73 yards to the Lewis & Clark 11-yard line, and the Lutes scored two plays later on an eight-yard run by Simmons. The hosts added 22- and 40-yard field goals by Monley in the second period to take a 16-14 advantage at the intermission.
PLU made it 22-16 on Rasmussen's six-yard pass to Isaac Moog, followed by a Tyler Bowen two-point conversion run, but the Pioneers regained the lead at 23-22, putting together a seven-minute, 16-play drive, capped by Keith Ward's one-yard run. That set up the Lutes' comeback in the final 15 minutes.
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Commentators often remind us that the 21st century economy is a knowledge economy. Institutions with an information edge gain an advantage over their competitors. And lately, businesses, investors and policymakers have been grappling with some uncomfortable facts.
Ninety-seven percent of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans. A single superstorm can rack up more than $60 billion in damages and shut down major stock exchanges. Global carbon dioxide levels have pushed past 400 parts per million, while sea levels are rising twice as fast as they did a century ago.
Climate change presents hard truths that American businesses can't ignore. Many firms have responded to the new climate paradigm by limiting their impact—investing in renewable energy, shoring up their supply chains and boosting energy efficiency. But without a national strategy on climate change, even these efforts aren't enough to address the underlying cause of a changing climate.
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In a major speech at Georgetown University, through sweeping federal that will have far-reaching impacts across the country and potentially as far away as China and India. Among other steps, the plan will set limits on power plant carbon emissions, boost deployment of renewable energy on public lands and in federal buildings, and support strategies that will increase American resilience to extreme weather spurred on by climate change. The President's plan answers the call of the nearly 500 businesses that have signed the Climate Declaration who see tackling climate change as an American economic opportunity.
Any one of the President's proposals warrants further analysis, and it's certain there will be plenty of it in the weeks and months to come. For now, I'd like to focus one of the most important aspects of the president's action plan, the new carbon pollution limits on the electric power sector, which today accounts for one-third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
For the first time ever, the President is directing the Environmental Protection Agency to set standards for carbon pollution, but for the vast majority of utilities, managing emissions is nothing new. When Congress passed major amendments to the Clean Air Act in 1990, utilities cut NOx and SO2 emissions by 70 percent and 72 percent, respectively, over the next two decades. In other words, when electric power utilities are faced with strong targets, experience shows they can meet them. It's high time that carbon was held to the same standard.
The industry is ready. As Nicholas Akins, CEO of American Electric Power, one of the nation's largest coal-burning utilities, said on a recent earnings call, "The transformation of our generation resources, in response to the market and EPA mandates, is going to be an opportunity for us." In response to the President's new proposal, the Clean Energy Group echoed Akins' sentiments in a statement signed by Calpine, PSEG, National Grid, NextEra and other leading , saying, "As our member companies' experience demonstrates, greenhouse gas reductions can be achieved cost‐effectively."
Indeed, the electric power industry is already taking steps that are cutting carbon emissions. In 2011, CO2 emissions were down seven percent from their peak in 2008, largely due to the shift away from coal to natural gas the rising role of renewable energy. It's no wonder the industry is upgrading. The average U.S. generating plant is more than 30 years old; some are twice that age. Many plants, including base load coal-fired plants, are reaching the end of their lives and must be retired, retrofitted or replaced.
With these retire/replace decisions in mind, Ceres recently analyzed utilities' resource options, from large scale nuclear to small-scale PV solar, and relative ranked them in terms of cost and risk. We looked at the long-term costs for each option, as well as exposure to specific risks, like delays and overruns, regulatory risks and potential problems involving fuel, financing, and rate setting. We found that some of the lowest-cost, lowest-risk resources, like onshore wind, also emit the least carbon. And the energy option with the lowest level of risk and lowest costs of all is energy efficiency.
As the report's co-author Ron Binz (and ) put it, "The cheapest, least risky power plant is the one a utility doesn't have to build."
Indeed, energy efficiency may prove to be the key component of Obama's plan. NRDC introduced a proposal that would give power plant owners flexibility for meeting emission reduction requirements by "giving credit for increases in energy efficiency and electricity generation using renewable sources and allowing emission-rate averaging among fossil fuel−fired power plants." The NRDC proposal also gives states leeway to decide how to direct utilities to cut emissions, so long as they meet their targets. This plan, if adopted by EPA, could go a long way toward allaying any fears within the industry over adaptation planning.
In the meantime, the facts are clear: Climate change is threatening our economy, and a bold response is warranted. The President's plan may not be perfect, but it gives the electric power sector the information it needs to build solutions for the 21st century economy.
The energy sector should take these bold new standards as a challenge—and rise to the occasion.