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Powersharing Transitional Government: Accra Peace Agreement
1. (a) With the exit of the President Charles Taylor of the Republic of Liberia, the GOL shall be headed by the Vice President for an interim period.
(b) The Vice President shall assume the duties of the current President for a period not beyond 14th October, 2003, whereupon the Transitional Government provided for in this Agreement shall be immediately installed.
1. An all-inclusive Transitional Government to be called the National Transitional Government of Liberia, (NTGL), is hereby established to replace the present Government of Liberia.
2. The NTGL shall be inaugurated and fully commence operations by 14th October, 2003 and its mandate shall expire on the third Monday of January 2006 when the next elected Government of Liberia shall be inaugurated.
3. Immediately upon the installation of the NTGL in Liberia, all cabinet Ministers, Deputy and Assistant Ministers, heads of autonomous agencies, commissions, heads of public corporations and State-owned enterprises of the current GOL shall be deemed to have resigned. This does not preclude re-appointment according to the appropriate provisions of this Agreement.
4. The authority of the NTGL shall be established and recognized throughout the territory of the Republic of Liberia, immediately upon its installation in Monrovia. The NTGL shall have control over the entire territory of Liberia.
5. The LURD, MODEL, and all irregular forces of the GOL shall cease to exist as military forces, upon completion of disarmament.
6. There shall be no restriction on members of the LURD and MODEL to engage in national politics through the formation of political parties or otherwise, save and except those restrictions imposed on all parties and associations by the relevant laws of Liberia.
The primary responsibility of the NTGL shall be to ensure the scrupulous implementation of this Peace Agreement.
2. In addition to normal State functions, its mandate shall include the following:
(a) Implementation of the provisions of the Ceasefire Agreement;
(b) Overseeing and coordinating implementation of the political and rehabilitation programs enunciated in this Peace Agreement;
(c) Promotion of reconciliation to ensure the restoration of peace and stability to the country and its people;
(d) Contribution to the preparation and conduct of internationally supervised elections in October 2005, for the inauguration of an elected Government for Liberia in January 2006.
The NTGL shall consist of three branches, namely:
(i) The National Transitional Legislative Assembly (NTLA);
(ii) The Executive; and
(iii) The Judiciary.
1. There is hereby established a National Transitional Legislative Assembly (NTLA) in Liberia which shall reflect a broad spectrum of the Liberian Society.
2. The NTLA shall be unicameral in nature and shall replace, within the transitional period, the entire Legislature of the Republic of Liberia.
3. The NTLA shall have a maximum of seventy-six (76) members who shall come from the following entities:
(a) Each of the fifteen (15) Counties;
(b) The present Government of Liberia, the LURD, MODEL, the Political Parties, Civil Society and Interest Groups including the National Bar Association, the Liberian Business Organizations, Women Organizations, Trade Unions, Teachers Union, Refugees, the Liberians in the Diaspora/America and the Youth.
4. The formula for the composition of the NTLA shall be as follows: GOL (12 seats), LURD (12 seats), MODEL (12 seats), Political Parties (18 seats), Civil Society and Special Interest Groups (7 seats), Counties (15 seats).
5. (a) Selection of members of the NTLA shall be carried out in Liberia and shall be subject to internal consultations amongst the different entities identified in paragraphs 3 and 4 above.
(b) The Mediation Committee from the Accra Peace Talks may be present during consultations for the selection of members of the Legislative Assembly and shall ensure that the members of the Assembly meet the criteria prescribed in Appendix 1 to Annex 2.
6. (a) The NTLA shall elect a Speaker to head the Assembly as well as one (1) Deputy Speaker.
(b) Guidelines for the elections are defined under Annex 2 which is attached to this Agreement and is an integral part of the Peace Agreement.
(c) The Speaker and Deputy Speaker within the NTGL shall not contest for any elective office during the 2005 elections.
7. The NTLA shall have responsibility for the following:
(a) Assuming responsibility for the country's legislative functions;
(b) Approving the policies and programs of the NTGL for implementation by the Cabinet;
(c) Encouraging and supporting the emergence of a new democratic space, particularly in the areas of human rights and freedom of expression.
8. Two-thirds (2/3) of members of the NTLA shall form the quorum for meetings of the Assembly.
9. The decisions of the NTLA shall require the approval of at least 51% of the entire membership of the NTLA.
10. The NTLA shall adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of its proceedings.
1. The NTGL shall be headed by a person to be called the Transitional Chairman. The Transitional Chairman shall be assisted by a Transitional Vice-Chairman.
2. Selection of the Transitional Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be by consensus arising from a process of consultations undertaken by the accredited delegates and observers to the Peace Talks. The selection procedure is defined in Annex 2 to this Agreement.
3. The positions of Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be allocated to the Political Parties and the Civil Society.
4. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman, as well as all principal Cabinet Ministers within the NTGL shall not contest for any elective office during the 2005 elections to be held in Liberia.
1. The NTGL shall maintain the profile and structure of the Executive Branch of the present Government of Liberia.
2. In addition to the Commissions established by this Agreement, all existing public corporations and autonomous Agencies/Commissions shall operate under the present transitional arrangement, excluding the existing Commissions that have already been referred to under Articles XII and XIII of this Agreement.
3. The ministers, deputy and assistant ministers, heads of autonomous agencies, commissions, public corporations and state-owned enterprises, who should preferably be technocrats, shall be representatives of a broad cross-section of the Liberian society.
4. Allocation of ministerial positions, deputy and assistant ministerial positions, headship of autonomous agencies, commissions, public corporations and state-owned enterprises shall be made to the Parties to this Agreement through a process of negotiation. The allocations as agreed to by the Parties are contained in Annex 4 attached to the Agreement. Annex 4 is an integral part of this Agreement.
5. (a) The Parties shall forward to the Transitional Chairman within a period of seven (7) days, the name of one nominee for each position allocated to them.
(b) The Transitional Chairman shall within a three (3) day period, forward from the individual list of nominees from the Parties, the candidate for each position, to the NTLA. The NTLA shall, within seven (7) days, confirm or reject the candidate from each of the Parties' list for each position.
(c) Where the NTLA is unable to confirm a candidate from any of the Parties' list so submitted, the Chairman shall, following the same procedure as in 'b' above and within three (3) days of receiving notification of non-confirmation from the NTLA, submit other name(s) which shall be obtained for the relevant Parties to the NTLA. The NTLA shall thereafter, within the same seven (7) day period, make a final selection thereon.
6. The mandate of the Cabinet shall include:
(a) Implementation of the decisions of the NTGL.
(b) Conduct of the usual activities of government ministries.
(c) Initiation of policies and recommendation of same to the Transitional Chairman for approval.
7. The parties call on the United Nations, the ECOWAS, the AU, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, African Development Bank and other international institutions in a position to do so, to assign trained personnel and international experts for the purpose of providing technical support and assistance to the NTGL, especially for the functioning of its ministries and parastatals.
1. The Judiciary shall be the third organ of the NTGL. Its structure shall remain unchanged.
2. Immediately upon the installation of the NTGL, all members of the Supreme Court of Liberia i.e. the Chief Judge and all its Associate Justices shall be deemed to have resigned.
3. Under the NTGL, all new judicial appointments shall be made by the Chairman of the NTGL and approved by the NTLA. Nominations for such judicial appointments shall be based on a shortlist of candidates for each position recommended by the National Bar Association, including the female lawyers.
4. The Chief Justice and all Associate Justices within the NTGL shall not contest for any elective office during the 2005 elections to be held in Liberia.
The Parties shall reflect national and gender balance in all elective and non-elective appointments within the NTGL.
1. In conformity with Article XXV(2) of the Peace Agreement the following procedure shall be followed for the selection of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the NTGL.
(i) The accredited Political Parties and the Civil Society Organizations at the Accra Peace Talks shall jointly nominate three (3) names each for the different positions of Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively.
(ii) The Nominees must meet the qualifying criteria prescribed under Appendix I.
(iii) The Parties to the Ceasefire Agreement of 17 June 2003 shall, after due consideration and by consensus, select one (1) person each out of the two (2) categories of nominees who shall be declared Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the NTGL.
2. Constituting and Selecting Members of the Legislative Assembly in Monrovia
(a) The members of the Legislative Assembly shall be constituted using the formula for allocation of seats prescribed under Article XXIV (4) of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement as follows: GOL (12 seats), LURD (12 seats), MODEL (12 seats), Political Parties (18 seats), Civil Society and Special Interest Groups (7 seats), Counties (15 seats)
(b) The members of the Assembly shall be selected after consultations amongst members of each constituting entity of the Assembly, i.e. the GOL, the LURD, the MODEL, Political Parties, Civil Society and Special Interest Groups and the Counties.
(c) Representatives of the ECOWAS Mediation Committee may be present at the consultations for the selection of members of the Legislative Assembly by each constituting entity of the Assembly.
(d) Nominations for the NTLA from this selection process shall be received by this Committee not later than thirty (30) days after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. These nominations will be verified by the ECOWAS Mediation Committee to ensure consistency with the conditions prescribed under appendix I attached.
3. Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the NTLA
(a) There shall be a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker elected by the members of the NTLA.
(b) Nominees to the position of Speaker and Deputy Speaker must obtain a minimum of 60% of the votes from the NTLA in order to be elected. For each position and at separately organized elections a nominee with the highest percentage of votes shall be deemed elected to the office of the Speaker or Deputy Speaker.
(c) Should the first ballot not result in the minimum percentage votes specified in paragraph 9(b) above, the procedure will be repeated on the basis of three (3) highest scoring candidates. If the minimum percentage requirement has still not been met in the second round, the two highest scoring candidates (from the two separate elections) shall be elected on the basis of a simple majority, and shall be deemed elected Speaker or Deputy Speaker in the separate elections.
(d) The ECOWAS Mediation Committee shall ensure that members of the National Transitional Legislative Assembly meet the criteria prescribed in appendix I attached.
Candidates for the positions of Chairman and Vice-Chairman, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Transitional Government of Liberia must meet the following criteria:
(a) A natural born Liberian citizen.
(b) 35 years of age or above for the offices of Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
(c) 25 years of age or above for the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
(d) Persons of integrity with no record of conviction for a criminal offense.
(e) Persons who possess demonstrated leadership skills and a record of achievement in the private or public sector.
(f) Persons with minimum educational qualification - high school graduate.
(g) Nominees for the post of Speaker and Deputy Speaker must be endorsed by a minimum of six (6) members of the Assembly.
(h) No member of the Assembly shall endorse more than one candidate for any of the two offices.
Implementation History
- 2003
President Taylor handed over his presidential power to Vice President Moses Blah on 11 August 2003 in accordance with the peace agreement's stipulations.1
The National Transitional Government of Liberia (NTGL) was inaugurated on 14 October 2003. The positions in the cabinet were allocated in accordance with the peace agreement. The Chairman of the NTGL rejected three of the candidates that the LURD nominated for positions in the cabinet. This led to a crisis when the LURD threatened to abandon the peace process. New submissions were subsequently accepted.2 In total, 58/67 of the legislative seats had been filled by December and the NTGL's legislative assembly had approved of 16 of the nominations for senior government positions.3
- 2004
The process of forming the NTGL was disrupted in early 2004, when appointments for assistant ministerial positions, (which was a provision not covered in the peace agreement), began to occur.4
The distribution of 84 assistant ministerial positions was not covered in the peace agreement, and disagreement over this issue caused tension in the NTGL. However, the demands for Chairman Bryant resignation by the leaders of MODEL and LURD were quickly rescinded, and the crisis passed after 66 of the candidates submitted by Chairman Bryant to the Transitional Legislative Assembly were accepted.5
The establishment of a transitional government was completed on January 7, 2004 with the induction of the newly appointed Supreme Court bench. It was reported that "five renowned Liberian lawyers, who were months ago nominated by the Liberia National Bar Association swore at the induction ceremony at the Executive Mansion (State House)."6
- 2005
The power-sharing government continued in 2005 and prepared for Senate, Legislature and Presidential elections. The elections took place on October 11, 2005 and a second round of presidential elections on November 8, 2005.
- 2006
After the 2006 elections, Liberia returned to a normalized political process by completing the transitional government provision of the Accra Peace Agreement 2003. The new government was installed in January 2006.
- 2007
No further developments observed.
- 2008
No further developments observed.
- 2009
No further developments observed.
- 2010
No further developments observed.
- 2011
No further developments observed.
- 2012
No further developments observed.
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I've made pumpkin stew with chickpeas, cauliflower, tomato sauce and spinach before, but never tried with just two main ingredients. I actually got inspired by the best vegan buffet I've ever encountered – Miobio Vegan Buffet in Valencia where we had several great lunches. On one occasion a deliciously sweet and hearty pumpkin-chickpea stew was served. I decided to recreate the dish at home, also making it oil-free.
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Butternut squash is low in calories, but high in dietary fibre, vitamin A as well as ß-carotenes, cryptoxanthin-ß, and lutein, which convert into vitamin A inside the body. 100 grams cooked squash contains 223% of RDA (recommended daily allowance) of vitamin A.
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- A splash of coconut milk
- Sea salt or Himalayan salt to taste
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- Bring to boil and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
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- Add a splash of coconut milk and salt to taste, stir and serve.
- Use any squash suitable for soups and stews – hubbard, kabocha, or pumpkin. Remember, the sweetness of the dish depends on the squash you use.
- You can add some spices should you want to – curry and any kind of pepper.
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Friday, 18 January 2013
Public breastfeeding... why I believe it is a "problem"
Now, I am not going to attack these certain people who have made these ignorant comments. Because that is their opinion and so be it. But what I do what to do is talk about why it is that society is becoming so offended by the sight of a woman doing what she is naturally built to do. Why society, especially the men in our society, find breast feeding to be so repulsive. Anthony and I have been discussing this issue for the better part of the afternoon and what started out talking about the simple fact of breastfeeding, turned into situations where breastfeeding could be confronting, to plunging necklines.
I firmly believe that the reason breastfeeding in public is still a topic in todays world is because of the sexualisation of women's breast, by both men and women. At some point, breasts became more about pleasure and appearance, rather than their function. Unless you (as a generalisation) are currently smack bang in the middle of a breast feeding journey, wether it be yourself or your partner or a family member, then you lose your understanding of what breasts were actually created for. I find that for men especially, before they have experienced their partner breastfeeding their baby, they are incapable of being able to see this action for what it is. But rather, see it as offensive, rude, confronting and uncomfortable.
Anthony tonight said to me "the only situation I could see that breastfeeding could be confronting in, would be out at a dinner party, at the table". Now Anthony is pro-breast feeding and I know that sharing this comment will make him look less than desirable but stay with me. At first, I was a little shocked by the comment and I responded to him with, "but hang on, why is it ok for someone like say, me pre-Evelyn, to sit at the table with a low cut dress on and have everything on display, but it is not okay for a woman to nurse her child". I then proceeded to show him this post and tell him how completely ridiculous he was being.
After talking it through a little more he did manage to clear a few things up for me, and say something that proves my sexualisation point. He went on to tell me that he is not a fan of plunging necklines. Yes they look good, from far away, he says, but when I am sitting at a dinner table and someone has their breasts out on display like that I, and every other man, have to make a conscious effort to not drop my eyes. He then says this one line... This one line is what changed the way I was going to approach this post. He says "because then everyone at that table will see me drop my eyes and then I am the pervert".
Pervert. That is the true problem here. The problem is not that this woman had too much on display nor is it that she was making people uncomfortable to see her breastfeeding. The problem is that someone would have seen her and they would have felt uncomfortable because they then become the pervert. The problem is, that people see a breastfeeding woman and in their minds, they want to see more, or they like what they see, then they feel guilty and then they feel like a pervert. The problem is not the act of breastfeeding, it is the reaction to the act. The problem, to the people who have a problem with breastfeeding, is that they cannot accept that those breasts should be used to feed a child, they only see those breasts for pleasure and appearance.
Prude. These are the people who believe it is inappropriate. These are the people who also let the sexualisation of a woman's breast affect the way they view breast feeding. These are the people who think, how dare they be doing that while my husband can see, while my children can see. The prudes, are those who are so afraid of what breasts have become. They cannot understand anymore that breasts have a function. Again, the true problem is the sexualisation of breasts and the inability to be able to accept that breasts are created to feed. The problem is the reaction to the act.
Now, I am in the camp of "discreet" feeding as I personally just dont feel comfortable accidentally showing myself. But, discreet does not mean in a change room, a bathroom, a car or under a blanket. Discreet means to be modest. But, in saying that, some woman are ok with accidentally showing themselves and... who cares? We all know what a breast looks like, half of us have them, the other half love them. If this woman was a single woman with no kids and a banging body who was getting changed by the pool and accidentally threw a boob, there would be no complaint. You know why? Because, the people who have the problem, the people who enjoyed it, would not feel guilty for doing so.
Breasts were created firstly for feeding our children, then for pleasure, and lastly for appearance. We, as woman, should be able to feed whenever and where ever we need, free of judgement. Our children, should be able to feed when they are hungry without having a towel over their heads. And we, as a society, should be supporting breastfeeding in anyway we can, that means... not complaining about it in the first place.
Are we to be sentenced to 6 months living on the lounge? Never to step into public for as long as our children are required to feed from us? Will this make these people more comfortable? Should we be putting their comfortability before the comfort of our own children, and ourselves? Does a woman feeding her child really affect these people and their days to such an extent that it is worth complaining about? Worth even talking about? At the end of the day, if I breastfeed my child in public...
Does it even really matter?
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Great post Jess.ReplyDelete
I think you really have an excellent point that it isn't the act but rather the reaction to the act that is the problem.
And really the mother feeding her child is not to blame for that and so she shouldn't be the one made to avoid or to leave the situation.
I guess I am lucky that I was never really bothered too much by breastfeeding in public.
I did of course try to be discreet but I figured if someone had a problem with it, then they had the freedom to turn away or to leave...just as I had the freedom to feed.
Very well said. I especially love that you took the time to understand the male point of view and it's context in society.ReplyDelete
Bettina @ www.littleoldsouls.com
Great post. I breastfeed all three of my babies, out in public when they wanted a feed. Out for dinner, in the cinema, at BBQs, in shopping centers. I had a couple of male friends occasionally make a comment on the lines of "put that away" and "who hasn't seen Kelly's breasts".ReplyDelete


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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
What's The Word Wednesday
Welcome to the wacky world of Katie, Waffles and their girl.
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Emily Perl Kingsley wrote "Welcome to Holland" to explain her experience in raising a child with special needs. Twenty five years have passed since its origin and this piece continues to resonate with parents. Below is the journey of Jasmine and Maurice as they navigate through the ups and downs that accompany raising a child with autism.
"When you're going to have a baby, it's like planning a fabulous vacation trip - to Italy. You buy a bunch of guidebooks and make your wonderful plans. The Coliseum. The Michelangelo David. The gondolas in Venice. You may learn some handy phrases in Italian. It's all very exciting.
After months of eager anticipation, the day finally arrives. You pack your bags and off you go. Several hours later, the plane lands. The stewardess comes in and says, "Welcome to Holland."
"Holland?!?" you say. "What do you mean Holland?? I signed up for Italy! I'm supposed to be in Italy. All my life I've dreamed of going to Italy."
But there's been a change in the flight plan. They've landed in Holland and there you must stay."
Jasmine and Maurice descended into Holland two years into their son Rece's life. This new destination was not a complete surprise; for months they had been monitoring his changing behavior. They knew something was different but were unable to pinpoint what was going on. This was until Maurice's mother mentioned autism as being a possible explanation to Rece's erratic behavior. After doing research on the topic they realized a majority of Rece's symptoms were consistent with children on the autism spectrum. They then scheduled a doctor's appointment and after months of screening, their assumptions were confirmed. Rece was diagnosed with autism.
"The important thing is that they haven't taken you to a horrible, disgusting, filthy place, full of pestilence, famine and disease. It's just a different place.
So you must go out and buy new guide books. And you must learn a whole new language. And you will meet a whole new group of people you would never have met.
It's just a different place. It's slower-paced than Italy, less flashy than Italy. But after you've been there for a while and you catch your breath, you look around.... and you begin to notice that Holland has windmills....and Holland has tulips. Holland even has Rembrandts."
Caring for a child on the autism spectrum is not an easy feat, but Jasmine and Maurice find a way to make it work. Rece's diagnosis made them diligent in discovering the best services for him. Their growing support system consists of family, friends, church members, teachers, and various therapists (e.g., occupational, speech, physical, behavioral). This outstanding team continues to produce noticeable changes in Rece's behavior. His communication has improved and he can accomplish certain physical tasks with more ease. Rece is also increasingly social and has a stronger desire to be independent. Caring for Rece can be difficult at times, but there are many positive aspects as well. Rece draws people in with his good looks and happy demeanor. He is affectionate and has the ability to brighten up the darkest situations.
But everyone you know is busy coming and going from Italy... and they're all bragging about what a wonderful time they had there. And for the rest of your life, you will say "Yes, that's where I was supposed to go. That's what I had planned."
And the pain of that will never, ever, ever, ever go away... because the loss of that dream is a very very significant loss.
Jasmine and Maurice do an excellent job staying positive but there are still times when they can become overwhelmed. Even with all of the support they receive, they are still left to mourn the loss of what could have been. Other children serve as constant sources of comparison. Fears and questions about Rece's functionality float in the air looking for absent resolutions. Will he be able to be truly independent? Will he ever be able to really communicate his thoughts, feelings, and desires? Will he be an outcast among his peers? Will they ever make it to Italy?
But... if you spend your life mourning the fact that you didn't get to Italy, you may never be free to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things ... about Holland.
For now, Maurice and Jasmine will not get all of their questions answered. While this is a big concern for them, they do not allow themselves to be consumed.They remain dedicated to appreciating Rece. When asked if they could offer up advice to any other couples in their predicament, they offered up three tips: advocate for your child, be open to sharing your experience, and be patient. Jasmine, Maurice, and Rece are all on a unique journey together. They may not be in Italy but Rece has given them access to an equally wonderful place.
* italicized words are excerpts from Welcome to Holland.
This Topic of the Week was written by Malyka Cardwell, MFT and originally posted on 9/25/13.


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TORONTO - The devastation of losing her premature son followed by another high-risk pregnancy led Kelly Whitehead on a search for answers.
After years of research, the mother of two has written a guide aimed at women who have had or may have a premature birth or suffered through a second-trimester loss.
With her book, "High-Risk Pregnancy: Why Me? Understanding and Managing a Potential Preterm Pregnancy" (Evolve Publishing), Whitehead sought to share medical information as well as candid advice with fellow moms.
"No woman feels comfortable talking about dealing with not being able to have sex for so long, or 'What is their discharge supposed to look like?' and being afraid to use the bathroom," she said in an interview from Vernon, N.J. "I really wanted to be really honest and raw, and I think that's what I achieved."
"To some, it might not be their style and they might not agree with that type of approach. But most of the women I've talked to are really appreciative of that because it kind of talks about the stuff they're too embarrassed to talk about."
The book offers comprehensive details on risk factors associated with high-risk pregnancies, potential treatments and strategies, as well as covering myriad issues related to preterm labour.
It also outlines conditions that may affect some moms such as preeclampsia and preterm premature rupture of membranes, where the water breaks early.
"I didn't realize how complex the issues were," Whitehead said. "When my doctors told me 'We don't really know,' we were really angry and we blamed our doctors after our loss.
"I didn't realize just how difficult and sometimes how it is so much a shot in the dark, and how (with) management of these conditions there is so much to know," she added. "That's why it is important for the woman to pay attention to her body and to speak up and not be afraid to speak up.
"I learned a lot. For me, it helped to close that circle and come to grips and understand things."
Data released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information in 2009 revealed that preterm births in Canada had increased 25 per cent over the past 10 or 12 years.
From 2006-07, 8.1. per cent of babies in this country were born preterm, meaning they were delivered before 37 weeks of gestation. In the early 1990s, preterm babies comprised around 6.6 per cent of births in Canada.
For Whitehead, 34, a microbiologist and doula, she said there was considerable doubt about trying again and uncertainty she could carry a baby after losing her son 22 weeks into pregnancy in 2004.
Whitehead was diagnosed with an incompetent cervix (IC), a rare condition in which the cervix dilates prior to term, and is linked to premature labour.
"I'd pick up a book (and) on IC there'd be one paragraph on it, and there would not be to (an) extent the level of detail that I really wanted to understand," she recalled.
For her two subsequent pregnancies, she underwent a cervical cerclage where the cervix is stitched closed, and successfully carried both her daughter and son to term. But the pregnancies weren't without their challenges.
Prior to giving birth to daughter Madison, who is now six, Whitehead was on bed rest for 4 1/2 months. While carrying son Drew, now three, Whitehead was able to work part-time in the lab but was unable to lift Madison or vacuum around the house.
Anecdotes from fellow moms are threaded throughout the book.
High-risk expectant moms who fear another loss or having a premature baby can also experience isolation and concerns over changes in their relationships with spouses or partners that can further amplify feelings of vulnerability, Whitehead noted.
"On top of all the panic and stress (felt) by most pregnant women ... they have all these additional worries and medical burdens to consider, and the health and safety of not only themselves for some women in certain conditions but also of their baby or babies — and their family changes."
Whitehead encourages women not to enter pregnancy in fear. For those who may have risk factors, such as being obese or underweight, having high blood pressure, diabetes, carrying multiples, pregnant by in vitro fertilization or with a prior history of early labour, Whitehead said they should work with their doctors to have a plan in place to monitor their progress.
The book is backed by Dr. Vincenzo Berghella, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist who assisted Whitehead with drafts and ideas she sent to him for review.
Berghella said he believes there continues to be a major gap with respect to the public's knowledge surrounding preterm births in terms of incidence and what can be done to avoid and even prevent early labour.
"There's some things that are obvious but continue to happen too often in terms of do not smoke in pregnancy, avoid sexually transmitted diseases, avoid infection," said Berghella, a professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
He believes Whitehead makes a good point about the value of women seeking out a doctor or specialist in maternal fetal medicine to have their histories assessed early on.
"The best message is to encourage women to get a pre-pregnancy or preconception visit and go over their own issues regarding weight, exercise, avoiding the risk factors even before they get pregnant," said Berghella.
Despite potential problems, a consistent message emphasized by Whitehead is for moms at high risk to try to make the most of their experiences.
She writes in the book about encouraging women to seek joy in picking out baby outfits and strollers and trying to spend some time behaving like a "'normal' pregnant gal" even if they are faced with other limitations during their pregnancies.
"I want them to really just realize that this is an amazing time," Whitehead said. "Yeah, it does stink — the nausea, the waking, if you're on bed rest — but it really is such a unique time in life."


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Sterilite ran their first idea generation campaign around storage bins. They generated a whopping 146 unique ideas, and 18% of those ideas were considered "actionable and innovative" by the Sterilite team.
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Aliw returned to the Philippines last month still owed NT$600,000, which she fears she'll never see. The 31-year-old had worked in Taiwan for nine years — six as a caregiver — often putting in 12-hour days without any time off. But as it became increasingly obvious that her employer, a nursing home, was refusing to pay the overtime that she was owed, she sued. A judge found in her favor.
Her employer appealed the decision, and Aliw, not her real name, will not be present at the next trial because her work visa expired last month, forcing her to return to the Philippines.
"Most of the employers won't pay, even if they lose the trial," says Lennon Wong (汪英達), international coordinator with the Serve the People Association (桃園縣群眾服務協會), which operates one of approximately 15 shelters for migrant workers who have been financially, physically or sexually exploited.
"I've been here for almost one year already," Aliw said of her stay in a shelter in New Taipei City before she was forced to leave Taiwan because her visa expired. "When I go back to the Philippines, I don't have work anymore."
The circumstances that led to Aliw's case are not unusual for the 13,600 migrant workers employed as caregivers at nursing homes throughout the nation. Borrowing money in their home country to find a job in Taiwan and, once here, forced to work long hours often without a day off to pay back the debt, Aliw has few rights under the Labor Standards Act (勞動基準法) to rectify the situation.
Misinformed about her rights from the manpower service that hired her, and afraid that she would lose the job that helps her family back home, she at first didn't speak up for fear of reprisals.
"[The manpower service] said that if you don't like your employer you will be sent home," says Aliw.
White collar workers from Western countries do not require a manpower agency for employment and are under no obligation to pay a service fee when they find employment in Taiwan. Moreover, the law protects these workers when they work overtime.
Aliw, like many of the 585,000 Southeast Asian migrant workers currently in Taiwan, on the other hand, borrowed money to pay a manpower agency to find a job and deal with her visa. To repay the sum, her wages, already less than the minimum wage (NT$20,008 per month), were garnisheed by NT$5,000 a month for nine months.
She says she was also docked between NT$1,500 to NT$1,800 per month for a "service fee," which was paid to the Taiwanese broker who acted as an intermediary between Aliw, the manpower agency in the Philippines and the Taiwanese employer. Over a three-year period — the maximum term migrant workers can sign on for at one time — the service fee totaled NT$60,000.
Some migrant workers such as Aliw may negotiate the rate of pay they receive for overtime, but, already in debt and with no other legal job prospects, they have virtually no leverage. With the threat of being sent home, they are usually forced to accept whatever terms their employer dictates.
Moreover, for the approximately 220,000 individuals employed as domestic caregivers and helpers, there are no laws in place to protect their basic rights.
Due to the large number of complaints over human rights abuses, Indonesia announced that beginning in 2017 it will no longer send domestic caregivers to Taiwan.


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Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television is one of a handful of film schools with a B.A. Recording Arts program. The major will prepare you to work in film, television, games, music and other "screen arts." Other programs, typically found in university music schools, tend to have different educational goals.
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Last weekend I attended the very first "Taco Fest" in Reno. I found some amazing fish tacos that I really liked. The downside was that it was $3 per taco, and I'm talking traditional street taco size that is eaten in a few bites. So pretty much I was spending 75c-$1 per bite. Anyone who knows me will realize that is not my style. So of course I decided I need to try my hand at making my own street tacos. Now I will say that the meat will take some time to perfect, and I'll likely utilize my Instant Pot as I did this time. That way I can have street tacos in December. Hah!
It's not a secret that I have a picky household when it comes to some foods. I hate tomatoes. So do the girls. David loves tomatoes. My biggest issue with tomatoes is the slime around the seeds, and I will gag the instant one of those little things hits my tongue. To be fair I also gag over the strings on bananas. I have texture issues like that. My kids just don't like it because of me being special. Naturally, this drives David insane. BUT…
We all liked the pico de gallo I made. Even my cheese and carb loving Sophia. The trick was to cut the tomato and onion up pretty small and I rinsed all the seeds from the tomatoes.
Pico de Gallo by Gingham Apron
1 medium onion, chopped finely
4-5 Roma tomatoes, deseeded and chopped finely
2 tsp garlic, minced
2-3 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
juice of 1-2 limes
1-2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp black pepper
pinch of salt (optional)
Mix all ingredients and put in fridge to allow flavors to combine for a few hours, even better if this is made the night before.
David loves cumin, so I add 2 tsp and I don't mind. I am, on the other hand, one of the people that cilantro tastes funny to so I don't put as much in. Though in the pico it's not as pronounced and I've not had any issues with my pico tasting like soap. I've scooped it up with many tortilla chips lately too.
I realize the post title is also about street tacos, and I swear I'm getting there… but the wonderful thing about making a big batch of pico de gallo is that I can use it to make quick guacamole. All I do is mash up a few avocados and spoon in some pico and a little of the lime juice from the bottom of the bowl, add a splash of olive oil, mix it all up and hope David doesn't realize I've made guac right away.
And now… STREET TACOS!
You can barely see the chicken under all the toppings, but I swear to you there is shredded chicken under all that pico, guac, and cheese. I located the very petite street taco corn tortillas at Wal-Mart (I generally try not to shop there, but I needed coconut oil for soap and it's WAY cheaper at the W) and grabbed them because for some reason I can't always find them at other stores. If you can't fine them that's fine too.
For the shredded chicken I cheated a bit and just put a whole value pack worth of trimmed chicken into my Instant Pot with a can of enchilada sauce for 35 minutes on high (QR, quick release, for those curious). I made it rather neutral because I used the chicken in another meal later in the week, so I was killing two dinners with one cooking session. That's always a win in my book.
Nola and Sophia both ate their first tacos, which I loaded up with pico and guac…. AND THEN ASKED FOR MORE! *files this away as 1000% win* I may or may not have told Sophia that if she plans on visiting her best friend in Mexico she better get used to such foods. I have no shame, I realize this, and I've come to terms with it. 😉
Now, you might have wondered what the other meal I got out of the chicken was, or you might not, but I'm going to tell you anyhow… Chicken Enchilada Bake
Oh look, it's topped with pico and fresh avocado! Imagine that.
I kind of messed this one up, but it was still tasty. I'm going to smooth out the errors and post the actual recipe another time, but I still wanted to share the ways in which just a few items can turn into 3 meals (we had enchilada bake leftovers for dinner last night). 🙂
Now back to working on stuff for like 5 other posts I have cooked up .. so to speak.


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Wondering how to be the "host with the most" … while still finding time to enjoy dinner yourself? This Thanksgiving and all season long, a few simple tips can help you do just that!
Read on to see five of our favorite, no-fuss hosting tips.
Clean up as you go
When you're playing the role of host, the task of cleanup and food prep can make you feel detached from your own party! For an easy way to stay immersed in the action, take the "clean-as-you-go-approach," bringing dirty plates/snack refreshments as you come and go. This will help prevent messes from piling up and pulling you away from the fun.
Increase your serving surface
Entertaining a large group of people? To supplement the serving space provided by your existing table and countertop surfaces, throw a tablecloth over an old nightstand, card table, etc. No one will be able to tell the difference, and it will be that much easier to lay out all the chips, drinks, and treats you have on hand.
Make it interactive
Interactive touches not only add a personal element to your party—they mean less work for you, too! At Thanksgiving, for example, guests can doodle or describe what they're thankful for on chalkboard-painted jars. Come the holidays, kids will enjoy designing their very own ornaments. These little features are simple to add to your party, serving as ready-made conversation starters which are sure to keep the laughs coming all night long.
Dare to DIY
Speaking of making less work for yourself, why not enlist the help of a DIY route? Whether it's a buffet table where guests can fill up their own cups and plates, or a "lazy Susan" that lets them pass food around with ease, these do-it-yourself features give you the chance to kick back, relax, and be a part of your own party.
Prepare leftover to-go jars
For the loved ones who couldn't come to dinner (or the ones who simply can't get enough), prepare convenient leftover jars filled with layers of the feast's favorite dishes: mashed potatoes topped with gravy, stuffing, and a sweet cap of cranberry sauce, for example. We all love leftovers, but if you find that you have more on hand than you know what to do with, this is a great option.
We here at Kargar hope that these tips help you enjoy a smoother hosting experience… and that you have a very happy Thanksgiving and holiday season to come!
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Products Being Sold without Accessible Manuals
This is one of my pet peeves and I hope that my message gets out there. Too often, when products are sold and manufacturers beat their chests with pride because they swear that theirs are products that can be used by blind persons, there is one very important component missing; manuals are not in a format that we can read. It is very frustrating to purchase a product because the store has told you that it can be used by a blind person then when you take it home and open it up guess what? There are no manuals in Braille, or large print, or on CD, diskette, or on cassette.
How many times have I run into this situation and I am not alone. I purchase a calculator that is supposed to be blind friendly and there is no manual that I can read. I have to depend on sighted assistance. I have to ask someone to show me how to set the clock because there is no manual for me to read. Everything is in print. I buy a microwave and despite reassurances that I can hear the options in the menus, this is not the case. Only 75% of the menus have been designed with talking features.
Of course, the stores are not going to stand up for us. They sell a product that claims to be blind friendly and that's that. If we complain, then they tell us to go back to the manufacturer ourselves. Very frustrating indeed. I am going to give you two urls that you can visit in order to purchase products for the blind that come with manuals in alternate formats.
I'm Donna J. Jodhan your friendly accessibility advocate wishing you a terrific day and encouraging you to go out there and tell the world that yes indeed! Blind persons can certainly enjoy things by using their sense of touch. If you'd like to learn more about me, then you can visit some of my blog spots at:
Donna Jodhan! Advocating accessibility for all: http://www.donnajodhan.blogspot.com
Weekly Saturday postings on issues of accessibility: http://www.sterlingcreations.ca/blog/blog.html
blogs on various issues and answers to consumers concerns: http://www.sterlingcreations.com/businessdesk.htm


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"We have given up the fancy that the Jew is accursed. We must cease to believe that he is sacred."– Goldwin Smith
Truly, we should give thanks for and love our enemies, at least the "intellectual" ones, for what better guides are there to the good stuff?
For example, if we didn't already know Lovecraft, how would be discover him if the goodthinkers like China Mieville didn't tell us that Lovecraft he was eeee-vil?[1] Read more …


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Guests Listen on to First Metro Investment's outlook
What a week that was, after several weeks of planning with our friends at Absolute Traders, we were able to come up with a very special event that was enjoyed by most.
I must admit, the past big gatherings stressed me out a lot, as most of the preparations (finding venue, booking venue, commitment, headcount, front door guest list paying/receiving, emcee, food coordination, speech, etc.) were done by me. It did not help that I was recently diagnosed with GERD (Gastro acid reflux something!) which the doctor said was stress related. I'm really not that much stressed in stocks lately, so I surmise it must have been 3-cups-o-coffee-a-day related. Anyhow, it was such a big thing that Absolute Traders virtually took over the administrating and organizing the event, and finding the sponsors and event presenters!
Okay,with a lot of help a little this time, all I had to do was provide an emcee, nudge one of my few resident FM idols to speak, and fill the seats! The event was announced three weeks before, and slots of 50 were taken the first three days alone. I knew it was not going to be a problem as we reached 90 signups by 2 weeks. I did not have the final tally but I saw that over 95% of the 100+ officially registered attendees actually braved the Friday Shaw Blvd. traffic. Needless to say, perhaps almost a 100 more showed up who did not manage to pre pay and pre register. Last 1998, the slogan of my 1st generation site was "If you build it, they will come".
Guests came as early as 5:30 pm. for those nearby, and me and janssen manned the registration before the other admins arrived. By 6:30, we were probably over half filled but some key people were still wading through the traffic and trying to elbow their way into some parking slots. Our demographics of guests ranged from Attorneys, partners, accountants, doctors, entrepreneurs, all respected men in their fields.
Applause for Jackie Ponce who sang the national Anthem, Danny Go for that heartfelt prayer, last minute fill-in emcee by mining legend Bingo Miranda, and of course the thankFUL job of co-emceeing as FM representative– my good buddy and idol Prometheus a.k.a. Bald runner II., a.k.a. Jay Nacino –banking and finance legend! Many do not know that I have contracted Jay to be my emcee since 2007, but something always came up. Either we was not able to go and I was forced to emcee myself, or we had some other sponsors providing the emcee. Even one time, Jay managed to worm out of the spotlight as FM matinee idol Satori took over the microphone in Fiamma a few years back. So much appreciated, my friend Jay!
First on the bat was Finance Manila legend Longneck, who wishes to be publicly known only on public events like the gathering we had last night! Again I was deeply touched as someone so shy and outspoken would stick his (long)neck out for me just to say a few words. Believe me, emcee friend Jay and I actually saw brother Longneck's hands shaking as he went on with his speech where parts of which are as follows, "I started trading 15yrs ago. Back then, aside from listening to my broker's unreliable tips (not you DRAGON), I would read and try to brainstorm the stock quotes section of the Philippine Star. Without even looking at volume, I would look at the 52-week highs and lows of stocks, and those near 52-week lows I would buy. Needless to say, and a real no brainer at that that up to now I am still stuck with those stocks" … continuing….. "The market is ever dynamic, and even TA is related to the law of supply and demand, and the ever changing emotions of fear and greed. I am happy to be a part of this event, and I would like to take this opportunity to wish the all of you good luck, good life, and good evening"
Then came my turn for the opening remarks. I had planned a decent spiel but it came spinning too fast and jumbled in my mind as the hordes of stock market fans, hungry stock market fans, seemed to would have taken to speeches more kindly had they eaten sooner! I thanked the attendees for choosing OUR EVENT over R&B icon Usher's concert at MOA yesterday. Like Usher's 20 years in the industry, I pointed out that with the discerning thinking readers' help, FM will surely reach double decades as we now approach our 13th year. I admit I may have missed a few eloquent adjectives on the actual speech.
I continued with thanking Absolute Traders for co-hosting this event for us, specifically citing founders Danny Go and Bonner Dytoc. However, since my shaking knees cut my speech short, I failed to mention what was noted in my crib notes. That like FM, Absolute traders had its roots with the best interests of the public investors at heart. In 1998, there was just this fellow trying to blog about his trading, and ultimately getting a lot of readers, who later participated and evolved into a responsible forum come 2002. Our guiding light is the same. Learn and earn responsibly by breaking down the barriers of the big boys club! Let's face it, if you're fresh out of college or coming out of the cold from any career and just immersing your feet in stocks, chances are, you have no one to turn to for strategies, for learning technical analysis, and knowing the short cuts from the hard work that is stock market investing.
After dinner we had First Metro to present his market outlook and portfolio allocation via slideshow. (Actual presentation may or may not be available for download soon). Other presentors included Oriental Vision Mining Philippines, Oriental Peninsula Resources Group. Technical outlook from Absolute Traders chartists extraordinaire Bonner Dytoc, Aldrich Sevilla of laidtrades.com, and Ron Acoba, who were basically in agreement that though things look bearish for Europe and America, the Philippines has a fighting chance of being able to stand on its own legs as the chart formations have yet to see any bearish signs.
Regrettably, other such proposed programme points were no longer included in the actual event as we had a variety of reasons as we finalized the minutes. Reasons varying from too many speakers (wouldn't want to bore our guests), too shy fellas like me and longneck, and other schedules not guaranteeing presentors' coming in time all contributed to Market Outlook of Longneck, Dragon and Miko to be tempoarily shelved for future events (to leave fans wanting, I hope).
A key high-note of this event was Angping Securities Chief and Mining Entrepreneur Jerry Angping himself graced the
event and was "coerced" into enlightening the audience. Key points of his speech were:
- stocks that are at their lows, when bought and held, are the ones that usually made investors more money,
- holding the Philippine Flag, he reiterated that buy Philippines, and love Philippines, our country, is the way to go, and that we should profit not from our Filipino neighbors but from foreign investors who may come late.
- he cited Metrobank as a good bank as aside from being a stable bank, might have interests in power and utilities soon.
- He mentions ORE as a company that may well become the Philex or Semirara of the future, as it may come into serious revenue once it does away with certain hurdles.
The big difference with this event from past ones was, as mentioned, I had a lot of helping hands. Specifically coordinating the caterers, sounds, emcees were Mel Dela Cruz and Jaycob Yedra, thank you guys. This gave yours truly more time to actually meet and greet our fellow investors on a more personal level. We are exploring possible change of format to expound on the meet and greet idea, as suggested by Mr. Tsupitero Miko Sayo, who graced the event with his presence along with the HDI troupe.
Shortly thereafter, shining emcee Jay thanked the guests and everyone came home with FM-AT commemorative collectors' item umbrellas, which will shield you from when it rains blood of bulls in the future.
Again, thank you all for making Finance Manila the only legitimate Philippine Stock Market Authority that it is today! I hope our guests enjoyed the company, as a big purpose of this event was building better bridges with friends in the industry.
*might edit this tomorrow, we'll see. It's been a long day. I leave with some pictures from the event.
belles and femmes of financemanila
More pretty ladies (with their dad)
Very special guest Star


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Here we are going to post tutorial for setting up Google DNS on your Windows Computer. After giving short introduction I started with main post.
Everyone wants the fastest possible internet speed and that too without upgrading their current plan. I shouldn't call everyone in the previous sentence but about 90% of the internet users are true with that statement.
Hopefully, it can be done and users can increase their internet speed with their current internet connection by using some DNS service. Here I'm with a guide for you that will make you learn about how to setup Google DNS on windows PC. Please read the whole post which is given below so as to gain full knowledge about it.
Why I'm recommending Google DNS here? The reason is that it's from Google and secondly it works in most of the cases it is used. Few years back Google started providing public DNS service for internet users for free. Users can use it to access internet and they will experience increase in their browsing speed.
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What is Google DNS?
DNS stands for Domain Name System and this system denotes a name to the IP address so that users can remember websites easily. If DNS wasn't there then users have to remember IP addresses of each website and it would have been very difficult.
Google started providing free public DNS for all internet users few years back and it can be used to surf internet with your current internet connection but you'll see increase in data speed and that's why I'm recommending here to use that.
Please Check out our How to Tutorials Category for more interesting stuffs.
Using Google DNS is very safe but you must have internet security program i.e. antivirus installed in your system because it's a public so it's prone to viruses easily. Also make sure that your antivirus is updated with latest available virus database.
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How to Setup Google DNS on Windows 7/8/XP Easily?
Now I'm starting with the guide to setup Google DNS on Windows PC here. Make sure you follow each step and I'm sure that you'll also experience increase in your internet speed.
- Go to control panel and click on Network and Internet.
- Now click on "View network status and tasks" option and then click on "Change adapter settings" option on the left hand side.
- Now right click on your Broadband Connection and select Properties.
- Move on to the Networking tab and then first select "Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)" then click on Properties.
- Now first select the "Use the following server addresses" radio button then enter the DNS as following,
Preferred DNS server – 220.127.116.11
Alternate DNS server – 188.8.131.52
- Click on Ok to save the settings and refresh your Windows PC.
Now when you browse the internet then you'll see increase in browsing speed.
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If you're already having any other DNS listed then don't forget to copy them down before making above changes. You can use Preferred and Alternate DNS vice-versa but make sure both of them are not the same.
So geeks, this was the guide to use Google DNS on Windows PC. Hope you find the tutorial very easy.
Still if you get any problem then leave it in comment section below. Don't forget to share the stuff with your friends via Facebook or Google+ and stay updated with this blog for more tutorials.