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Back in Budapest, Hungary
After an intensive six months life and work in India I returned back to Budapest last Friday. I shall gradually update the blog with important events that took place in November in Pune, Chennai and Hyderabad. I am also planning to open a new blog with the lessons I have been learning, professional and personal.
Thanks to all people in India who provided unbilievable support, friendship, companionship, peership, colleaguiality and more.
Special thanks to Bhargavi Davar, director of Bapu Trust Center of Advocacy in Mental Health, pune, a peer, experienced manager, scholar, activist, survivor. I wish I could express my gratitude to her and apologize for all the troubles I have caused.
Thanks to all people at Bapu, including Yogita, Sandeep, Hari, Ketki, Prashan, the Mumbai team.
Thanks to Elizabeth.
I am grateful to Amita, founder trustee of Bapu, professor of Law at NALSAR, colleague and friend.
Choice and Self-Advocacy: Day 2 of the User Workshop
The central themes of the day were: What makes self-advocacy unique among the various forms of advocacy? Why choice is crucial to self-advocacy? What skills and knowledge are useful for self-advocates?
The day started with my presentation on self-advocacy. Much of the learnings came from the experiences participants gathered on Day 1. Communication and negotiation skills were illustrated through role play exercises.
The afternoon role play session illustrated why self-advocacy is unique and why choice is crucial to self-advocacy. The scripts for the role play were:
User choice for opening an account in a bank
You are a user of mental health services. You are not fully employed and have had a difficult time in finding suitable full time employment. You live in a shared apartment with three other users. You have a disability certificate from the local authority. With this, and photographs of identity, you present yourself for the meeting to a senior bank officer with a request for the opening of a bank account.
You are a senior officer in a bank. You have the responsibility of investigating all applications for new accounts according to the new "Know your customer" bank policies. A person with mental problems has also applied for a new account and is now standing before you, waiting for your response. The person has a disability certificate which says "schizophrenia". You have to make a response to the applicant.
Group house on rent for users
You and your friends from your user support group have decided to rent a house and live independently. You have found a place that you can rent and which you can afford together. The locality is also good and it is close to everybody's place of work. You are not employed yet, but are hopeful. You take the responsibility of talking to the land lord about renting the flat for a year. You have a meeting with the landlord today. You have to prepare your strategies for clinching the deal and meet him.
You have a small flat in a good locality. You are looking for people to rent it out to for a year. Some young people have approached you with a reference from a nearby NGO. The NGO works with mentally ill people. You have promised to talk to them at least, saying that you will keep an open mind. You can give them only 10 minutes, though, because you have a very important meeting after that. You have to decide what to tell the young people and meet them.
Psychiatrist and medications
You have been on medication with a diagnosis of manic depression for over 2 years. You are having many uncomfortable side effects, including putting on lots of weight. The doctor listens to all that you say patiently but gives you the same hand full of drugs. You don't know most of the drugs, excepting for one anti depressant. You are fed up of taking all these unknown drugs which is keeping you dazed. You want to talk to him about the medications today.
You are a psychiatrist and you have to see at least 25 patients in the evening today. A young person is sitting before you telling you how she is now. She is manic depressive and you have been treating her for the last 2 years. You listen patiently but you think that she is over talkative and manic. She is also not willing to accept her illness and she needs these medicines. You psychoeducate her and give her the same prescription as before.
Within the family for inviting user to marriage / festival or other celebrations
You live with your family after you received a psychiatric diagnosis. There is soon to be a marriage in the family. Your sister is getting married. Last time there was an important function they sent you to the friendly mental health center close by for a few days. You could not even call up your family during your stay there. You don't want them to do that this time. You want to attend the wedding. After all, she is your sister and you care.
Your adult child has been living with you and your family after he received a psychiatric diagnosis. There is soon to be a marriage in the family. Your daughter is getting married. Last time there was an important function we sent him to the friendly mental health center close by for a few days. It was a sad thing to do, but we did not have a choice. We missed not even being able to contact him. This time too we will send him there. After all, she is the only daughter we have and we want nothing to go wrong.
Carer's perspective and interest is not the same as users'.
This discovery came up as part of an interactive group session, in which participants were asked to consider everyday situations and decide whether that was something they would have liked for themselves or not. Then the groups were asked to deliberate on wether the situations they would prefer for themselves is typically present and accessible for users of psychiatry in India. If not, why not? Similarly: are the situations participants saw as undesirable typically part of users' life? If yes, why?
Life situations elaborated upon in the session included:
- People help you in ways you don't like.
- Being able to decide about your holiday programme.
- People don't believe what you are telling them.
- Doctor talking about your health to your relatives not even looking at you while you are there.
- Your opinion about a service is regularly sought for.
Some participants had more than one identity: they were both carers and users themselves. It was interesting to see and reflect on how these identities interacted in the same persons' minds. A young psychiatrist came to the workshop as a care giver, then understood that his user identity was stronger and continued his participation and valuable contribution on the following two days.
National User Workshop: Pune, 17-19 October
The three day event was a great success. Day 1 was a joint event with care givers and users/survivors of psychiatry. 42 people attanded, participated in and contributed to the proceedings. The spirit was constructive, the sessions were interactive, besides the conventional verbal forms non-verbal of communication was also encouraged and space was given to it to enable everyone to be part of learning from each other.
Day 2 and 3 were for users and survivors only. More than 20 peers participated in being with each other, listening to each other and learning from each other. Key themes covered what self-advocacy may mean in the mental health context, why choice is crucial and what are the links between self-advocacy, peer support and empowerment.
The spirit of co-operation was exceptionally strong. Typically, in the West, this is something we first need to reach. Here the willingness to co-operate was a given from the first minute of the workshop. It was then not too surprising that most sensitive issues came soon and people could address our own stereotypes and prejudices in a self-reflective way.
The three days provided ample opportunity to learn. To learn through experience and sharing. There was fun and there was silence, there was a lot of interaction, at various levels among the participants. There were moving minutes and there was laughter.
All agreeed that these 3 days just started something that calls for follow up and continuation.
Buliding Leadership Among Users of Psychiatry: Training on Self Advocacy
From today till Sunday Bapu Trust runs a three day training on self advocacy in mental health. The programme is as follows:
17th, Friday, Open House
9.30-10 AM Registration
10-10.30 AM Introductions, Norm setting –Bhargavi
Objectives- Gabor
10.45 AM – 1 PM New Life Styles : A workshop* Gabor
* Separate groups for care givers and user / survivors
Lunch Break
2.30 PM – 3.00 PM – Healing
3.00- 3.15- Film
3.30 PM – 4.45 PM –Re-scripting Life-I – A workshop
Concluding session – Gabor and Bhargavi
DINNER at a local restaurant
18th October, Saturday
9.30-11.00 AM – Self as Myth- A personal Journey - Bhargavi
11.15- 1 PM – Lecture by Gabor Gombos on Self Advocacy
Lunch Break
3.00 PM – 5 PM – Rescripting Choice – II A workshop
6.30 PM – A Film
19th October, Sunday
9.30-10.30 AM - Reflections Gabor and Bhargavi
10.45- 1.30 PM – Empowerment – Gabor and Bhargavi
Lunch Break
3 PM – 3.30- Bamboo Dance
4 PM – 5 PM – Resolves and resolutions
5 PM – 5.30 PM – Concluding session
Once more on Global Mental Health Movement
In early September I have already raised my concerns about the Global Mental Health Movement. Now there are new developments which, unfortunately, seem to confirm my worries. The movement launched its website. According to it:
The Movement for Global Mental Health aims to improve services for people with mental disorders worldwide. In so doing, two principles are fundamental: first, the action should be informed by the best available scientific evidence; and, second, it should be in accordance with principles of human rights. The Movement is a global network of individuals and institutions who support this mission.
The Movement has emerged from the recent Lancet series of articles on Global Mental Health. Its goal is to implement the final Call for Action article of the Series which demands the scaling up of treatments for mental disorders, for the human rights of those affected to be protected, and for more research in low and middle income countries. We believe that the Movement for Global Mental Health will facilitate a vigorous and sustained response to the Call for Action. Furthermore, the Lancet will designate mental health as one of its 'campaign focal points' in the coming years. Ultimately we aim to ensure that, through a range of activities, the Movement for Global Mental Health takes its place alongside those promoting HIV/AIDS treatment and maternal and child survival, and is identified as one of the great public health successes of our times.
The Movement has set up an advisory group. This consists of 57 experts. Let us make a little statistics. 3 of the 57 members come from the user community, which is 5.3 per cent. 27 experts represent the academia, mostly biomedical psychiatry, this constitutes 47.4 per cent. 31.6 per cent of the advisory group come from low income countries. I hold there is no need for comments to see the predominance of first world professionals in a movement that is supposed to prioritize the needs/interests of the users and of the developing world.
The material available on human rights starts with a reference to the UN Mental Illness Principles, which is an outdated document, heavily criticized by both the user community and increasingly by the UN human rights mechanisms also. There is no reference to human rights violations caused by psychiatry itself, no mention of informed consent. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is just mentioned, nothing substantive is written about its content. This is even more surprising in the light that the majority of the countries who have ratified the convention are developing countries, the supposed priority area for the Movement. Hardly any human rights information comes from the developing world.
This is sufficient to summarize: the launch of the website and the steps taken since my previous blog entry are highly discouraging.
Building Leadership Among Users of Psychiatry: Workshop in Pune
Life beyond medicine
Rahul Chandawarkar
Pune: Users of psychiatric services now have the opportunity to learn self-advocacy skills, when city-based Bapu Trust, a centre for advocacy in mental health, holds a three-day workshop in selfadvocacy skills for people with psycho-social disabilities at the YMCA, Quarter Gate, from October 17 to 19.
Internationally acclaimed mental health activist Gabor Gombos of Hungary will be the principal facilitator and will be assisted by Bhargavi Davar, founder-trustee, Bapu Trust. Both Gabor and Bhargavi are user-survivors of psychiatry services and will be the role models for the participants.
Gabor, a former theoretical physicist, has become an advocate for the rights of people with psycho-social disabilities. He was profiled in the project, 'Speak truth to power' as one of the 51 leading human rights defenders, along with the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu.
Gabor, a user of psychotropic medication for 15 years, experienced a two-month period of heavy depression following the death of his mother, a psychiatric patient, in a suspected case of drug overdose during a clinical drug trial in Budapest. He was nursed back to health by a close friend without any medication. This is when Gabor realised that alternative therapies were possible in mental health treatment.
Gabor, who proceeded to conduct research in the field of clinical drug trials with the help of 'The Washington Post' newspaper, says, "We realised that abuse was very frequent and the user's consent was almost never taken."
This led Gabor to join a grassroots NGO in Hungary working in the field of human rights and alternatives to conventional bio-medical psychiatry. He even chaired the European network of users and survivors of psychiatry.Today, he works as a senior advocacy officer in the Mental Disability Advocacy Centre in Budapest.
According to Gabor, the stigma of mental illness is so overwhelming and the legal regimes in many countries so disqualifying that unless users become self-advocates and present their case effectively, they end up losing jobs, feel discriminated, etc. Says Gabor, "Therefore the basic objective of this workshop is to teach participants self-advocacy skills through role plays, our own life stories and instances where self-advocacy has succeeded."
According to him, Hungary and India are among the first countries to ratify the latest UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. "The Indian government will soon have to interact with organisations in this field. Usually, it is the doctors and family members of the users who end up interacting with the government. It is high time the users themselves were empowered to state their own case," Gabor stresses.
Bhargavi Davar, a user-survivor herself, recounts the severe depression she underwent following the loss of her child. Bhargavi, who has a doctorate in 'philosophy of the mind' from the IIT, Mumbai, weathered the storm by exploring alternative therapies like painting, writing, physical workouts and a shift to a high protein diet. "Despite my depression, two of my books on women's mental health were published internationally and I set up the Bapu Trust 10 years ago," Bhargavi says. "I am convinced that people suffering from psycho-social disabilities have this great strength and capacity to use their life's experiences to build new lives."
Those interested in attending 'Building leadership among users of psychiatry' can contact Bapu Trust on firstname.lastname@example.com or phone 2683-7644/47.


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Tokyo, 12 March, 2011 - Reacting to reports that the Tokyo Electric Power Co authorised to release nuclear radiation from the Fukushima power plant and that increased levels of radiation have been detected at the plant, Jan Beranek, Greenpeace International Head of Nuclear Campaign said:
"Releasing any amount of radiation into the atmosphere risks the health of people in the surrounding area. The fact that the Fukushima nuclear power plant is leaking, or has been forced to deliberately release, contaminated gases from the reactor into the atmosphere means that all of the physical protection that was supposed to isolate radioactivity from the environment has failed."
"How many more warnings do people need to get before they understand that nuclear reactors are inherently hazardous?" asked Beranek. "We are told by the nuclear industry that things like this cannot happen with modern reactors, yet today Japan is in the middle of a nuclear crises with potentially devastating consequences."
"While the immediate focus is on minimising radiation release and keeping local people safe, this is yet another reminder of the inherent risks of nuclear power, which will always be vulnerable to a potentially deadly combination of human error, design failure and natural disaster."
"Greenpeace is calling for the the phase out of existing reactors, and no construction of new commercial nuclear reactors. Governments should invest in renewable energy resources that are not only environmentally sound but also affordable and reliable."
Japan has 54 rectors in total in 18 power plants, with 47,000MW installed capacity which generated 29 percent of electricity supply in 2010. Four nuclear power plants located on the eastern coast close to the epicenter were affected: Onagawa (3 reactors), Fukushima-Daiichi (6 reactors), Fukushima-Daini (4 reactors) and Tokai (1 reactor). The next nearest nuclear power plant is Kashiwazaki-Kariwa (7 reactors) that sits on the opposite site of the island, on its western coast.
For more information on how Japan can phase out nuclear energy please read Japan Energy [R]evolution scenario: http://www.energyblueprint.info/japan.0.html
Other contacts:
Greenpeace International Press Desk Hotline:+31 (0) 20 7182470Jan Beranek, Greenpeace International Head of Nuclear Campaign:+ 31 (0) 651 109 558

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The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), in an article last Friday, claims that the experience of some "super reefs" off the coast of Africa demonstrates that effective fisheries management may help coral reefs survive ongoing climate change.
Human activity may represent the greatest threat to coral reefs living in Earth's oceans. Global warming, coral mining, pollution (organic and non-organic/chemical), over-fishing, blast fishing and the digging of canals and access ways into islands and bays are the most serious threats to these ecosystems.
In the face of warming ocean waters due to climate change, some coral reefs off East Africa are demonstrating unusual resiliency. Throughout the world's seas, rising surface temperatures make reefs susceptible to fatal "bleaching"— a sickness that occurs when coral species discharge the algae that live within their tissues. New research by the WCS shows that the "super reefs" can get by when fisheries management improves.
Drs Tim McClanahan and Nyawira Muthiga of WCS, who were part of the team of researchers, found "super reefs" in the waters between northern Madagascar, northern Mozambique, Tanzania, and southern Kenya. Their existence makes them a high priority for future conservation action.
Some 45 percent of the corals in the Tanzania region were wiped out in 1998 by a bleaching event. Contrary to usual recuperation estimates, they recovered rapidly. WCS conservationists monitored these reefs, and continue to protect the corals by training park staff in protected areas. The researchers attribute the reef recovery partly to bans on commercial fishing. Such closures allow the reef fish to thrive, and the fish, in turn, keep the algae population in check. Without enough fish to feed on the algae, it would otherwise smother the corals. Those sites without any specific management measures remain degraded; one site has experienced an explosion of sea urchins—in this number considered to be pests that feed on corals.
The scientists also found that the structure of the reefs plays a major factor in their resiliency. Tanzania's reefs are particularly complex and experience unusual variations in current and water temperatures. These factors promote the survival of a higher diversity of coral species, including those that can quickly re-colonize after bleaching.
McClanahan sees the resilience of Northern Tanzania's reefs as a promising sign. "This gives cause for considerably more optimism that developing countries can effectively manage their reefs in the face of climate change," he said.
WCS is actively engaged in conservation efforts for nearly 90 percent of the world's tropical coral reef species in priority seascapes in Belize, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Kenya, and Madagascar.
From Fiji to Glover's Reef, the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and the Tiffany & Co. Foundation have provided generous support for Dr. McClanahan's research, which examines the ecology, fisheries, climate change effects, and management of coral reefs at key sites throughout the world.
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I'm actually wanting to create some more blank (.st) disks but I only seem to have the one. So a further question is, how do I create blank disks in .st format?


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Body of missing bridge jumper found
The body of a New Brunswick man who went missing in the water west of Fredericton was recovered Sunday by members of an RCMP dive team.
The 20-year-old man was jumping from the Longs Creek Bridge in the Upper Kingsclear area on Friday afternoon. After one jump into the St. John River, he failed to surface.
District 2 Oromoto RCMP Cpl. Al Vincent said it's not uncommon to see people jumping from the bridge above from where the man was found.
"It is a very popular area. It's one of a few areas in our jurisdiction here that is popular, a number of people attend throughout the summer months to just spend time and jump off the bridge, go for a swim," Vincent said Sunday.
"I think it's only out of luck that there have been no serious or fatal incidents up to this date, but I'm sure there have been some close calls before." The victim is from the Fredericton area. His name was not being released Sunday. An autopsy is planned for Monday, Vincent said.
Police are also investigating the circumstances leading to his death, but do not believe it to be suspicious.


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A recent survey by Skyscanner showed that nearly two thirds of travellers think aiports are not as child-friendly as they should be, with long queues and lack of entertainment for little people being the biggest bugbears.
But don't despair! There are a growing number of airports in Europe that are genuinely geared towards family friendly holiday travel. Here's our advice on which airports will make 'getting there' part of your happy holiday experience...
Holiday at Heathrow...
If you're flying from Heathrow then you'll be passing through one of the most family-friendly airports in Europe.
At Terminal 3 you'll find the Jetterz Kids Club, a fully supervised crèche for kids aged 5 to 14, although at £15 for the first two hours you should build it into your holiday budget in advance. While the kids are safely occupied, why not pamper yourself with a pedicure, massage or snazzy haircut at the No.1 Lounge spa?
If your flight leaves from Terminal 4, treat the family to a VIP stay at the KLM Holideck Family Lounge, with games, toys, TV and the must-see, top floor flight deck with a spectacular view of the action. At the new Terminal 5, there is free soft play too.
Little Miss Sunshine is making guest appearances, guaranteed to brighten your kids' day!
Hungry little monsters? No problem - kids eat free at some food outlets and you can even reserve shopping online for pickup at the terminal, so you don't have to worry about getting baby food and milk through security (which, by the way, has lanes reserved just for families)!
The Gatwick pledge...
London Gatwick is so far the only airport to undertake the 'Family Friendly Pledge' in the UK. They were the first to create separate security lanes for families with young children, which means more sympathetic staff and less pressure from frustrated passengers behind you.
The 'No.1' lounge in the North Terminal is particularly useful, with a separate kids zone for under 6's, a games area and a cinema room dedicated to youngsters. If you're on a tight budget then you still have options, as there's also a free soft-play area, and interactive console tables scattered around the airport.
If you find you're juggling baggage and babies, a pre-booked Porter may be just the ticket. They can help you check in or reclaim your bags on arrival and help you to your onward transport.
If you're flying with British Airways, be sure to choose your seats the day before you leave with the special family check-in, and while you're at it you can order special on-board meals for the kids! On the day, remember to grab a free Paddington Bear Skyflyer pack as extra entertainment ammunition.
Glasgow gift...
Some of the smaller airports also cater for tots.
They'll love the free soft play area at Gate 50 in Glasgow, and dotted around the airport you'll find puzzle tables, Lego and Fingabox consoles to keep the smiles coming!
Dutch masters...
You may be dreading a journey with connecting flights, but at Amsterdam Schiphol you might even want to lengthen your layover period!
The kids can channel some of that pent-up energy into clambering around the forest-themed play area, or try out the less physical pursuits such as Lego, computer games and kiddy TV channels - all free!
Does your baby need a quiet place to feed or sleep?
Then escape to the Babycare Lounge, where you can have your own serene and private space to feed and bathe them, and even dim the lights and let them have a snooze in one of the seven bed cabins, while you have a relaxing sit down yourself.
Toddlers and older kids will love the Panorama Terrace, which offers a fantastic view of the aeroplanes, and an exciting Astrojet flight simulator.
And the pièce de résistance: a full-size show plane, where the whole family can inspect the cockpit, listen to reports from traffic control, and check out the baggage hold – an experience the little ones will be talking about the whole holiday!
Loving Lisbon...
Lisbon airport has recently gone through a major expansion and refurbishment programme, with family-friendly facilities such as childrens play areas, modern baby-changing rooms, buggy loan and even an airport tour for kids now on offer.
Plus look out for features such as fold-down child seats in toilet cubicles – it's these little details that will make your journey so much easier!
More good news: pretty much every queue in Portugal can be skipped if you have a toddler in tow. Lisbon airport security queues are no exception, where you will be ushered to a dedicated lane for no-pressure bag scanning. Remember you can skip the passport queue on arrival too!
Fun in France...
At Paris Charles de Gaulle you'll be spoilt for choice, with multiple conventional play areas, plus several extra-special ones at Terminal 2 with ball pits, toboggans, mazes and more!
The international boarding area at Terminal 3 is a god-send, with original features such as distorting mirrors, interactive world maps, mini-tunnels, hopscotch and TV rooms clad with comfy beanbag chairs.
Spot-on in Spain...
If you're heading through central Spain this year, then you're in luck! Madrid's Barajas airport has one of the best free play areas in Europe, with a brilliant soft-play structure which includes an impressive tube slide and jungle gym.
At this kiddie heaven there are also tricycles, a ball-pit and some quieter creative activities to wind the little monkeys down before the flight.
Plus for very little people (and for you to grab a well-earned rest) there's a supervised crèche complete with changing areas, baby baths and comfy cots to catch up on any missed nap time.
Stress-free flying all round!


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The painter Philip Guston (1913-1980) had a lifelong love of Italy and Italian Renaissance painting and liked to recount a story of once visiting the Accademia museum in Venice in the company of a Russian man who spoke no English. So the two communicated simply by calling out the names of the masters on the walls: "Giorgione! Piero! Tintoretto!" If the artist were there later this year, he could add "Guston!" to that roll call.
Beginning May 10, to coincide with the opening of this year's Venice Biennale, the Accademia will present the work of Guston in a major exhibition, "Philip Guston and the Poets," featuring 50 major paintings and 25 drawings dating from 1930 until his death. The exhibition, believed to be the first of an American artist in the halls of the Accademia, the greatest storehouse of Venetian painting, will relate Guston's work to that of five poets he loved: D. H. Lawrence, W. B. Yeats, Wallace Stevens, Eugenio Montale and T. S. Eliot.
Guston, who began as a muralist, painting for the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s, became a highly regarded Abstract Expressionist painter before returning to figuration late in his career, in a scabrous, cartoon-influenced style that shocked his contemporaries. In a letter to a friend in 1975, as he was making these images, he wrote of 15th- and 16th-century Italian art: "I am immersed in quattro- and cinquecento painting — more than ever! And when I go north, to Venice, faced with Tiepolo, Tintoretto, and even so-called 'Mannerist' work like Pontormo, Parmigianino, etc., I cheat on my earlier loves and fall head over heels."
The exhibition will remain on view through Sept. 3 at the Accademia, whose director, Paola Marini, said in a statement that the paintings "he discovered in the rooms and halls of the Accademia exerted enormous influence upon his vision. To bring Guston's work into context and to encourage continued study and new interpretation of his work, is a true pleasure for us."


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It's probably obvious from my lack of posting any words since May that I've had trouble finding something I feel very strongly about lately. I just reactivated my Facebook a few weeks ago and have been incredibly out of the loop there since December. Well, let's say my passion has been reignited. I can't sit idly and watch people remained uninformed about issues that are incredibly important. I also can't sit idly and watch people put 100% of their faith in human political candidates rather than trusting that maybe, just maybe, the God we claim to worship still has control of the world.
I think God is in control, ultimately. But politics do matter. We place great power in the hands of humans and we need to know what we're talking about when we elect them.
This post is about the single issues.
I have recently moved back home from my large liberal college to a small southern town. You won't be surprised to know the political views are incredibly different between the two. I don't claim to be God and know everything I'm talking about, so maybe you're gonna think what I have to say is crazy. But I do think my experience as an international studies major, a college graduate, a girl raised 20 years in the south, a Christian, a daycare teacher, a non-profit intern, and a former journalist helped me out just a little bit.
To begin, there are more than two candidates in this election. I am going to speak about all of them at some point.
There are also more than two political/social issues addressed in each platform. But I'm only going to talk about a few today. You know, the ones everyone wants to talk about.
1. Abortion
The number one argument I have heard (not from statistics, but in person and online in conversation) against the Democratic nominee is because she supports abortion. I think focusing on this one issue is a problem.
First, pro-choice does not necessarily mean a person wants to kill every unborn child at every chance they get. I'd go so far as to say that no one actually likes the idea of an abortion- it just seems like the easy way out.
Second, pro-life needs to extend beyond 9 months in the womb. Many that claim pro-life do not support social welfare programs. They do not support Planned Parenthood that provides many services beyond abortions. Many support abstinence-only sex education.
I would like to make the argument that if birth control options were free, adoption (including adoption to same-sex couples) were made easier, and life after the baby's birth seemed feasible, many would not choose abortion. That is why social programs are important. That is why the government should support full sex education including abstinence, birth control options (all of them), and options a woman could take if there is an accidental pregnancy. It is especially imperative that people claiming pro-life will be there to support a mother and father after a child is born.
I also do not believe the government needs to have its hand in deciding who can have a medical procedure- regardless of if you support it or not, the choice needs to lie in the hands of the potential-mother. However, the government can play a beneficial role in bettering the lives of those with unwanted pregnancies, as I have already stated. The Declaration of Independence states "that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." I do believe that unborn children have life and value. But we must extend that value throughout the child's lifetime and the parents' lifetimes. Making abortion illegal takes away these "unalienable rights." Life, liberty, and happiness are not possible if the government forces the birth of an unwanted child into a situation that is neither equipped nor willing to provide these rights.
My last argument against voting solely on abortion is that even if abortion were made illegal, I believe it would still occur. Drugs are illegal and there are still addicts. Female genital mutilation (which, to be clear, is not something I would ever support) is illegal in many countries, yet the practice continues under the table. This makes the procedure even more dangerous, as those doing the operation are likely not licensed. I feel very strongly that abortion would continue the same way. Has this opinion been researched? Well, I don't know. I'll admit that I haven't looked into studies on this theory and could be wrong. But something tells me I'm not.
Abortion should not be the focus. Prevention and life after birth should be the focus.
2. LGBT rights
I'll keep this argument a little bit shorter, as it's just going to be the same things I have always said.
You can disagree with someone's choice, characteristic, personality trait, gender identity, attraction, lean, whatever word you want to use without taking away rights.
It is every American's constitutional right to be equal. Period.
I don't really care what bathroom anyone uses- just be clean and don't try to kill me. I'd apply that equally to every gender identity on the spectrum.
If you are two men or two women wanting to adopt a child, please do. We should support adoption in every way, with the presumption that potential parents will be background checked and completely ready to care for a child to the best of their abilities.
Ideally, I would like marriage to be out of the government's hands. If you are a church that does not want to perform a same-sex marriage, I think that's your right. But as far as government-given rights, everyone should be given the opportunity to marry, or at least enter into a civil union. This is really about equal rights for me. The Bible also highlights equality among all men (and women).
If you think being gay is a sin, that is your right to believe that way. Freedom of religion is your constitutional right. But I have seen many a sinner be married, be parents, and be given full constitutional American rights.
In conclusion
If you feel strongly about abortion and gay rights, that is fine. If you are going to vote solely on those issues, I disagree with you, but whatever. At least be as informed as you can possibly be about them. And look into every candidate's position on the issues. Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton. Gary Johnson. Jill Stein. We are more than Democrat and Republican in this country, whether we act on it or not. There is more to these single issues than just pro-life v. pro-choice and yes gay marriage v. no gay marriages. You need to be informed about every aspect of these issues. And this is my take on it.


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Hello my name is Ollie and I am a 16 year old currently in college aspiring to become a web or graphics designer.
Currently in my first year it is now come to the point in my life where I must look towards the future and begin to direct my life down the path that I would like it to go. I would like to become a web or graphics designer (I have not yet decided which path to take) and I am posting on this forum to seek general advice about the world of graphics.
A few quick questions I would like answered will be written below but if you have any extra information whether it be a good website or a handy trick or tip then please feel free to contact me.
Mac or PC - I have never really used a Mac as I find myself instantly getting lost and confused, I shortcut my way through 80% of windows but I know that Mac have a good name for themselves in graphics today.
Software - What software should I be using, currently I use Ps (Photoshop) for everything which I know is a bad thing to do but its the software I have grown the most comfortable with. From research and my knowledge the software I was thinking of learning would be Photoshop for images + graphics + editing, Illustrator for creating vectors, InDesign for printing.
Hardware - My worst area. I know what is needed to run programs and how Motherboard, Processor, RAM, HDD, Graphics Card etc all works, that about as far as it goes.
Additional Information - Fonts, Pictures, Peripherals, Websites, Tutorials etc
Hope this is in the right section and what not, not a big forum person but I hear its good to have a look around and meet other graphics people so I may stick around!


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"David is a true professional in every sense of the word. His technical skills, especially in cover design, are outstanding and it would be hard to imagine a better collaborator. He was always courteous, respectful, and prompt in replying to emails, sometimes within hours and always the same day. Based on my expressed preferences, David offered me a variety of cover options, modified those as I requested, and did not hesitate to reverse course when I eventually settled on one of his original suggestions. He quickly and accurately addressed any errors in formatting that emerged and even accommodated my last minute edits to the text and punctuation. When adjustments had to be made in the scope of the work, David accepted an expanded role and was always fair in adjusting his fee. As a first-time self-publisher, I truly appreciated David's patience and professionalism."
"David's professionalism is of very high quality. He responds fast, his work is artistic. He made several suggestions that improved the cover design. His knowledge extends to the details of what it takes to get the cover uploaded for publication. I enjoyed cooperating with David and would recommend him without any hesitation."
"My project was in great hands with David. He was responsive, provided value and goes above and beyond. He's now my go-to for book needs. Highly recommend working with him."
"Working with David was a good experience. He got my vision and initiated contact, starting to work instantly. He was quick to deliver and went beyond the call of duty, during nearly every stage of the process."
"David Ter-Avanesyan is an impressive designer. A versatile professional with a knack for translating brand equity into any design, he can create infographics just as well as he can book covers. He listens to understand, is prompt and easy to work with, and he upholds the highest of standards in his designs. He exceeded my expectations at every interaction and with every design we worked on. If you're looking for a designer who works quickly, is open to direction and change, and always nails the look you were looking for, go with him. Highly recommended!"
"I think David Ter-Avanesyan is one of the most dynamic, creative and innovative graphic designer's in the field today. I always look so forward to photo shoots with him because of not only the profound ideas he brings with him; but also because of the collaborative effort that he practices on the set about how to most precisely express these ideas with the elements we have. He is perfectly fearless in his pursuit for the ideal expression that we sometimes put things together in new ways that begin to form new meanings and more evocative images. David is very comfortable with expanding the concept or experimenting with lighting. To look at David's drawings would be an adventurous meditation of his quite unique visual talents. I love the intricacies and profundity. What a magical and precise vision. I look forward to seeing his future projects and art. I'm sure he will continue to amaze!"
"I have worked with David Ter-Avanesyan for the past eleven years and he has proven himself to be a very talented designer who is capable of handling a wide range of topics. From political books by authors such as Bob Woodward and Jimmy Carter to history books about Abraham Lincoln to novels and thrillers, David can do it all; always with enthusiasm and a keen eye on the clock!"
"David Ter-Avanesyan designed the DVD cover for my film A Dog's Life: A Dogamentary which premiered on HBO. He is extremely talented, easy to work with, and delivers right away. I come from a design background myself and am quite selective about who I work with. He has the gift!"
"David Ter-Avanesyan is always a pleasure to work with. He has worked with us on several corporate identity projects and has always shown strong use of colors, typography and graphic design principles. We always look forward to working with David because we know we can count on him to deliver a winning design."
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"David Ter-Avanesyan has an outstandingly creative style which uniquely qualifies him to design artwork perfectly suited for virtually any application. His artistic flair, coupled with business savvy, makes him a designer perfectly situated to perfect the full spectrum of graphic and typographical work."


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The Porter-Cable PIN138 pin nailer uses 23 Gal. headless and slight head pin nails from 5/8 in. to 1-3/8 in. length. It has a long life, maintenance free motor to keep from staining the work surface. It has consistent power and penetration to sink 1-3/8 in. nail sub-flush into Oak. It has a rear exhaust to keep contaminates away from work surfaces. It also incorporates a dry-fire lock-out that alerts user to re-load nails and eliminates empty nail holes. It has a narrow nose design with a removable non-marring nose tip with on tool storage space. The tool automatically adjusts for different fastener lengths for easier loading and less problems with pins out of spec. It has a convenient side-load magazine that holds 130 micro pin nails and a reversible belt clip to keep tool close to user. It also has an integrated rubber grip for improved comfort. Includes: nailer, 2000 pin nails of 3/4 in., 1/4 in. plug with cap, wrench and carrying case.
- Designed to minimize internal friction and extend service life
- Virtually maintenance free, requires no oil to be added
- Ideal for materials that could split using larger tools
- Uses 5/8 in. - 1-3/8 in. 23-Gauge fasteners
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- Mounting of decorative shelving
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8 Amazing Animal Rescues Will Make You Believe In Heroes Again (VIDEO)
Animal Aid Unlimited has rescued countless street animals without any owners over the last few months – and here a few of them.
Apparently a lot of cattle fall into creeks in India – but so do a lot of stray dogs.
I'm so happy that there are still good people in the world that won't allow these animals to go on suffering. It makes me believe in humanity again.
Press play to watch the video below.


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Some time you send your lover "I love you" various time in a message or like this kind of message. But if in one message you write various time "I love you, I love you" etc then your lover think that you have write only once and copy and paste it various time.
But if you add number with each "I love you" then he/she will think that you spend lot of time for write it.
But we are not stupid, we can generate this kind of messages by this application. You have to just fill your lover name, your message, starting number ending number or length of message. and then click on Generate and copy button. then the whole text will copied into clipboard. you can send it to your love by sms, email, Facebook or any another method, Or you can do anything that you want.
I've added name option, It has two advantages.
- Your lover can't forward your message to another one, (if he/she has already another GF/BF)
- your lover can't think that another one sent you that message.
I've used this for my girlfriends, all thinks that i love them truly, But I'm not.. :)
Latest version is 184.108.40.206. You can download it from here.
How to use this application
First download and install Love Cheater application. You can download it from here. Then start application. It will look like this.
In first text-box (Under message) type that message which you want to repeat, for example here in this message i've written i love u. (Note use very short message, because it will increase size of message). And if you want to add your lover name in each message then Check Add Lover name in message Checkbox, And type your Lover Name in textbox (Name of Lover Textbox will show only when then you have checked Add Lover name in message Checkbox). Now type the Starting number of message (For example if you have last time sent messages up-to 100 then type 101 in textbox) and ending number in second textbox (for example if you want to generate messages up-to 200 then type 200 in textbox) or if you want to set length of message (for example if you want to send message in 1 SMS only then you can Check Set Length Checkbox and type 160 in textbox) then Check Set Length Checkbox and type maximum length of message in textbox. Now click on Generate and copy button. Now you've approximately done it :)
Now that message has been copied into clipboard of your device, you can use it any where, for example if you want to send that text in messages then open messages and choose contact to whom you want to send.
Then click on Paste button (as showing in following image)
If you have any suggestion/complaint about this application then you can contact with me.
This kind of message will really impress your lover. Try it. If you like this application then please rate this application, your feedback/rating is important for me.
This application may be useless for some peoples.
If this application hurt feelings of someone then I'm sorry.


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In our quest to eat healthy, we're always being told to eat more fruit and veg. Now while vegetables tend to be lower in carbs and sugar, this isn't necessarily the case in fruit because some fruit are higher in sugar and carbs and perhaps not as high in vitamins and minerals. We give you a lowdown on what fruits are better, which ones to eat only in moderation, and which ones are best skipped especially if you have diabetes or blood sugar issues, or are trying to lose weight.


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I have written previously about how skincare has become a form of self care for me. Well today's post is dedicated to even more self care items.
This week marked my first regular work week of the school year. My students come next week. I'm so excited for the start of the school year and also for the start of my second full year of teaching. I love the new school I'm at. The entire school is full of absolute gems of staff members, but I especially love my English department. I'm pretty sure it is full of angels.
Nevertheless, the beginning of the school year also marks a time of exhaustion and stress for teachers and students alike. A lot is starting up again, but it's important for us all to take time for ourselves. These are things that will help me relax, and they might help you too, but if they don't reflect on what helps you relax!
I love this lotion. I've been using it for years, and I'll be keeping it by my desk at work. I love skin care so putting on lotion is already fun for me, but this is also eucalyptus and spearmint scented. Wow, what a nice, relaxing scent. It's a great, tiny break from your otherwise busy day.
You know how you feel on December 31st? That weird mix of anticipation and melancholy? That's how I feel at the start of a school year. But not this year. This year I decided I'm leaning into fall hard. I'm so excited for falling leaves, pumpkins, hay rack rides, and everything else. I also know that my skin is already showing the wear of early mornings, long days, and late nights so it's going to need some TLC. I love that this mask will perk up my skin while I sleep and help me embrace the upcoming change in seasons.
3. Foot Cream (and Exfoliation) $27
Massages of any kind help me relax, and I bet they help you too. Massages are even better if you have someone else who can help you with them, but even if you don't, you can massage your own feet! It'll release so much tension! Plus, with this set you can exfoliate your feet after you're done loosening up those ankles.
Ok, so those are my relaxation skincare products! How do you relax? Do you have any go-to relaxation products? Let me know!


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Graduate Certificate in Sports Management
The sport and recreation industry is estimated to be almost $500 billion with more than $60 billion derived from professional sports alone. The industry includes the management and marketing of youth to professional sport organizations and athletes as well as sport media, sporting goods, health/sport clubs, and venues. The graduate certificate in sport management helps prepare student to enter all areas of the field with a strong understanding of sport marketing, sport media, sport law, and sport facilities.
Visit the program website for additional program information.


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Dharamshala: Around 100 people attended the fourth anniversary celebration of Belgium's Tibetan Cultural Centre (TCC) on Friday, November 30.
Participants, representing a number of Tibet support groups from Belgium and other European countries, drank butter tea, sang the Tibetan national anthem, made a khata (traditional Tibetan scarf) offering to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and observed a minute's silence for all the Tibetans who have died under Chinese occupation.
After they enjoyed some Tibetan culinary specialties, music, dance, an exhibition of children's writing and artwork, as well as a competition for the most beautiful chupa (Tibetan dress.)
The event was attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama's representative to the European Union, Ngodup Dorjee, who made a speech expressing his appreciation for the TCC and its importance for the future of Tibetan children in Belgium.
The TCC, which aims to preserve all aspects of Tibetan culture, has established weekend schools in Brussels, Antwerp and Ostend at which Tibetan children can study their language, culture and Tibetan Buddhism, tell stories, sing songs, play games, and occasionally receive teachings from a visiting Geshe.
The organisation also runs a week-long summer school, during which Tibetan youngsters study Buddhism and their language, say morning prayers, and learn about Tibet's holy sites.
Recently the TCC began running Tibetan language classes for adults, and also organises Lhakar (a strategic non-violent Tibetan resistance movement) meetings each Wednesday.
Report and photos sent by Mr Karma Dondub Dennis Barbion, Belgium.


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Camp Ground United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina is looking for a pianist to play once a month for the 8:30 and 11:00 services. Necessary music would include a prelude, three hymns, an offertory, and a postlude. Interested individuals should contact Victoria Wood at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Eggland's Best
Oh, the egg! Eggs are something that I use alot in my cooking, but have
never given that much thought to. That is until last night, which led me to
a dinner by Eggland's Best.
Eggland's Best is the leading specialty egg on the market. They have white, brown, organic, and cage free eggs. They have farms in 37 states with the farmers having ownership in the company. Eggland's eggs come to you fresher because they hit the shelf within 2 to 4 days. You will always recognize Eggland by the EB stamped on the shell.
I could immediately taste the difference when I ate Eggland's Best. It was
fresher, the color was more natural, and easy to seperate the yolk from the
white. What makes this egg even better is that is kosher, U certified...doesn't
get any better than that.
Here's a clip of the President & CEO, Charlie Lanktree, talking about Eggland's Best. A real nice guy who seems dedicated to making sure they have a quality product. Also, keep on scrolling down for an easy cheese souffle recipe full of kosher soul!( courtesy of www.egglandsbest.com).
Nosh on,
Easy Cheese Souffle
6 large Eggland's Best eggs
1 / 2 cup Evaporated Skim Milk
1 / 4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated ( Fanticini)
1 / 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 / 2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 / 4 teaspoon freshly ground Pepper
1 / 2 pound sharp Cheddar Cheese ( Cabot or Tillamook)
11 ounces light Cream Cheese
Nonstick cooking spray
Preheat oven to 375.
In a blender or food processor, place the eggs, evaporated milk, Parmigiano*, mustard, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
With blender or processor running, break off pieces of cheddar and add to the work bowl. Next break off chunks of cream cheese and add to work bowl. After all cheese is incorporated, blend at high speed for 5 seconds.
Spray a 4-cup soufflé dish or equivalent deep baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. You can also make 10-12 individual soufflés in a cupcake or muffin pan. Pour in the batter and place in the oven.
Bake until puffed and golden:
Large soufflé for 45 minutes
Small for 15-20 minutes
Surface could crack during baking


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I was introduced to the work of Gary Myrick, the subject of this Op-Doc video, when I ran across an article in Texas Monthly magazine that spotlighted his career as a courtroom sketch artist. He was once the go-to artist for television news station — millions regularly viewed his work on the networks. I was intrigued and wrote him immediately, asking if he would consider being filmed for a documentary. He said he'd be glad to help anyone nurture his creativity.
Before meeting Mr. Myrick, I had not given courtroom art much thought. It seemed a utilitarian, rather charming and anachronistic practice. But seeing Mr. Myrick's sketches, stacked high in his home, quickly dispelled that impression. His drawings provide a rich catalog of history that spans nearly four decades.
Starting with the Dallas school desegregation trial in 1976, he sketched courtrooms that featured famous politicians, serial killers, professional athletes, international arms merchants, housewives-turned-killers, victims' families, rapt juries and napping judges — all rendered with an empathetic gaze and understated wit. His work conveyed the tragedy and folly of the courtroom experience, while avoiding sentimentality and snap judgments about his subjects. His human touch captured what cameras never could.
Yet, as this Op-Doc shows, the gradual acceptance of cameras in courtrooms has pushed courtroom artists to the sidelines. Today Mr. Myrick's waning career is mostly supplemented by full-time work — as a security guard in a practically abandoned strip mall in Fort Worth.


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Chick with Books is a place to chat about books. I love books and love to talk about them too! Here you'll find the buzz on some of the hot new books out there as well as suggestions on some old favorites. Book Reviews, eBook Reader chat, Book Giveaways, Publishing news is what it's all about. So come on it and say hello! Join the Blog by becoming a follower! Post comments by clicking on 'comments' under my postings! Bookmark this site and come by every week to see what's new! Happy Reading.....
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Len Edgerly and The Kindle Chronicles... and my little interview on his podcast!
4 comments:
- Mary said...
I heard the interview - great job! I've had my Kindle 2 since late February and love it. Guess what. I found that I read faster too!!
- July 23, 2009 at 7:20 AM
- Suzanne said...
Hi Mary,
It's funny isn't it... the reading faster... But I think just concentrating on what you're reading and pressing that button makes it so much easier! Thanks for letting me know you heard the interview! And the compliment on it! Len made it so easy!
- July 23, 2009 at 11:40 AM
- Len Edgerly said...
Suzanne, my interview with you was a delight, one of the best I've done all year because of the easy flow of our conversation and your genuine enthusiasm for books, the Kindle, and learning. This post on your blog helped me see how the various pieces of my Internet world relate to each other. Much appreciated. I'm SO glad you used the Kindle Chronicles as your name, which led to my finding you with Google Alerts. And the rest is history... Cheers!
- July 24, 2009 at 8:33 AM
- Suzanne said...
Thanks Len for your kind words! And for the wonderful interview! You made it all so easy and fun! I'm glad we found each other! The Kindle Chronicles is a wealth of information that anyone with a Kindle should listen to every week and I'm happy to share that with my readers ( as well as subscribing to on iTunes myself)
- July 24, 2009 at 8:48 PM


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1996 ATP Tour World Championships
The 1996 ATP Tour World Championships and the Phoenix ATP Tour World Doubles Championships were tennis tournaments played on indoor carpet courts. It was the 27th edition of the year-end singles championships, the 23rd edition of the year-end doubles championships and both were part of the 1996 ATP Tour. The singles tournament took place at the EXPO 2000 Tennis Dome in Hanover in Germany from November 19 through November 24, 1996, while the doubles tournament took place at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut, in the United States from November 13 through November 17, 1996.
|1996 ATP Tour World Championships
|November 19 – November 24 (singles)
November 13 – November 17 (doubles)
|27th (singles) / 23rd (doubles)
|Pete Sampras
|Todd Woodbridge / Mark Woodforde
Men's SinglesEdit
Pete Sampras defeated Boris Becker 3–6, 7–6(7–5), 7–6(7–4), 6–7(11–13), 6–4
- It was Sampras' 8th title of the year and the 45th of his career. It was his 3rd year-end championships title.
- Boris Becker started off the first game of first set with four aces in a row.
Men's DoublesEdit
Todd Woodbridge / Mark Woodforde defeated Sébastien Lareau / Alex O'Brien 6–4, 5–7, 6–2, 7–6(7–3).
- It was Woodbridge's 12th title of the year and the 52nd of his career. It was Woodforde's 13th title of the year and the 56th of his career.


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Laboratory Safety & Resources
We pride ourselves for being a safe learning environment. Please refer to the links below for our Policies, Procedures, Chemical Hygiene & SDS information.
- EGR 106 Laboratory Safety and Procedures PowerPoint
- EGR 106 "Missed Lab Safety Talk" Assignment
- School of Engineering Policies & Procedures
- GVSU Safety Policy and Procedures
- GVSU Chemical Hygiene Plan
- GVSU Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Database
- GVSU Laboratory Safety Information
SDS Catalogs can be found in front of the Machine Shop in Keller Labs - KEB 107
Connecting to the Engineering Remote Desktop
Connecting from the KEN/KEB labs - Open Internet Explorer and type in your engineering username and password on the Work Resources screen.
Access Card Registration
- A refundable $25 security deposit will be billed to your student account when you register a new access card.
- A $5 fee will be billed to your student account if you need to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged access card.
- You must report a lost or stolen access card immediately. You will be held responsible for any theft or damages in a room where your access card was swiped.
- You must return the access card in order to reclaim your $25 security deposit after graduation or a change in major.
- Contact Ryan Aldridge at email@example.com for all access card returns, replacements, and exchanges.
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Ryan Aldridge
Office Address: 158 Innovation Design Center
Phone: (616) 331-6766
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
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