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February 2018
- New retting studies to help farmers spin straw into fibre gold. Learn how research on field retting is helping the Composites Innovation Centre meet fibre and composite industry demand.
- More than oil and seeds: A new use for hemp brings new income opportunities for farmers. A new manufacturing operation will soon be using leftover hemp straw to produce an absorbent pellet, bringing new income opportunities for farmers.
November 2017
- The future of biomass in Manitoba. Learn about new research which identifies a potential biofuel feedstock that grows on unusable land.
- Maple Leaf Foods adds new bacon varieties to its Manitoba production. Read how the company recently introduced new varieties of bacon to its production line here in Manitoba, including an antibiotic-free product.
September 2017
- To spray or not to spray? That is the question. Manitoba's ag weather network has continued to expand to give farmers important weather data so they can determine how best to take care of their crops.
- Manitoba soy processor powering forward amidst soy boom. Read how Natural Proteins is reaching new markets with the help of new equipment.
- Understanding the blacklegged tick can help prevent Lyme disease. A Manitoba Beekeepers' Association project on the blacklegged tick is helping Manitobans reduce their risk of getting Lyme disease.
August 2017
- Manitoba company revolutionizing food safety. A Manitoba company could be on the verge of changing the way the world's food manufacturers sanitize their facilities.
- Little Brown Jug brewing up beer culture. Manitoba microbreweries are popping up to meet consumer demand for craft brews.
- Going with the grain. Read about the development of a National Wheat Research Strategy developed with input from all sectors of the wheat industry, from growers to consumers.
June 2017
- Understanding the very nature of innovation. Learn about the Rural Innovation in Manitoba (RIM) project: Reducing Barriers to Commercialization and Growing Capacity, which focuses on innovation in food and food development.
- New PSI lab benefits growers with early warning of yield-robbing pests. Fitted with cutting-edge DNA technology, the Pest Surveillance Initiative (PSI) lab can detect very low levels of clubroot spores in growers' soil, determining the presence of the disease long before the crop shows physical symptoms.
- Manitoba crop commodity organizations working to increase member value. Learn why eight crop commodity organizations in Manitoba are taking a hard look at their operations with the goal of increasing the value they bring to their members.
April 2017
- Industry invited to shape development of new federal/provincial framework to benefit agriculture and agri-food industry. With Growing Forward 2 expiring March 2018, those in the agriculture and agri-food industries may wonder what the next agricultural policy framework will look like. Public consultation is already well underway on the Next Policy Framework (NPF) set to begin April 1, 2018 and those wishing to help shape it, are invited to submit their ideas and opinions.
- Students come face-to-face with farming. Learn how a Made in Manitoba Breakfast program and new classroom curriculum are helping students learn that food comes from a farm, not from a grocery store.
- Local bakery, hospital patients benefit from new flax muffin. Hospital patients in Winnipeg have a new Manitoba-made flaxseed muffin on the menu and a Winnipeg bakery has a promising new product thanks in part to the Flax Council of Canada and the Food Development Centre (FDC).
- Using gravity to move manure and fertilize crops. Read how a new gravity powered system will enable farmers to safely ship phosphorous rich manure away cost effectively.
March 2017
- Flax-enriched foods developed to be nutritious and delicious. Read how the Flax Council of Canada and the Food Development Centre created four flax-enriched foods that are both delicious and easy to consume.
- New researcher advancing soybeans and pulses in Manitoba. When is the best time to plant soybeans? Which crop inputs are profitable? How does hail damage affect soybeans? Those questions and others are the premise for the new applied soybean and pulse research agronomist position at the University of Manitoba.
January 2017
- Flax-enriched food creating a healthier Manitoba. Manitoba has the researchers, growers and processing facilities to produce wholly-local, high-quality, flax-enriched foods. Read about flax research at work from farm to fork.
November 2016
- Craft beer brewing in Manitoba. Could craft beer be the next industry to boom in Manitoba? Small, local breweries are opening their doors after changes in Manitoba's legislation made it easier to manufacture and distribute alcohol.
- Better health starts in the stomach. Learn how a Manitoba company is harnessing prebiotics to improve gut health in people and pets.
- Canadian milk is guaranteed goodness. Manitoba dairy farmers are involved in a new national initiative to help show consumers the milk they drink is from healthy animals on farms that follow excellent practices.
October 2016
- Manitoba's new king of burgers. Thanks to a new type of burger technology, a Winnipeg-based company has increased production of its homemade-style patties to meet customer demands.
- Tossing a new tasty pizza crust. A local pizza business is using a pinto-buckwheat flour blend in gluten-free dough to create a delicious pizza alternative for customers who are diagnosed with celiac disease or have intolerances to wheat and gluten.
- Continuing to graze in Manitoba. Manitoba's community pastures will continue to be places for young, new and small-scale producers to graze their cattle, thanks to a producer-led program.
January 2016
- New catalogue items to improve biosecurity and animal welfare in Manitoba. Beef producers in Manitoba will soon be able to apply for funding items to help enhance animal welfare on their farms.
- Growing research in grain. A mill which can produce 100 kilograms of flour per hour from Manitoba-grown pulses is part of one of the projects supported through the Grain Innovation Hub and the Growing Innovation program.
- Building tractors from flax and hemp. FibreCITY sets the pace in world leading research on industrial uses for biomaterials.
December 2015
- High tech land maps make water management easier - new tool pinpoints best places for water storage. A new LiDAR tool can be used to help municipalities and landowners plan better water management within district watersheds.
- Alternatives for shipping liquid manure. Researchers are looking for the best ways to transport excess phosphorus.
- Beef forage platform to open doors in summer 2016. New and established farmers, students and members of the public who are interested in learning about livestock production in an on-farm setting will have the chance beginning summer 2016.
- Single-animal scale reduces stress for animals and producers. Having a single-animal scale on the farm makes it easier for producers to track the weight of each animal.
Growing News 2016 Special Edition
November 2015
- Leading the market in hemp. A new facility and equipment for a rural business is the first step in becoming a food processing leader.
- Winter cattle on the move. Extensive wintering of livestock is a Beneficial Management Practice (BMP) offered through Growing Forward 2. This BMP can help the environment and farm.
- Pass the pasta in Winkler. A little automation might go a long way to getting more Manitobans eating pasta made in Winkler.
October 2015
- New research to improve Canadian potato yields. Canadian potato and French fry industry leaders from across the country have come together to find new ways of boosting Canada's potato processing industry.
- Taking a look inside digestion: In vitro stomach to help Manitoba food research. With the help of a new artificial in vitro stomach, Manitoba will soon become a central hub for dietary and digestive research.
- Study shows the consumption of functional foods could help fight diseases. A recent study shows that Manitoba could potentially save a drastic amount in health care costs each year if eating habits were changed to include more functional foods.
- Building leaders through organization assessment. Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba plans to create a Pizza Farm to educate kids on how the ingredients to their favourite food are grown in our province.
- New Growing Assurance program to focus on biosecurity for meat processors. Manitoba meat processors can now improve biosecurity in their workplaces by applying for funding from the Growing Assurance Biosecurity Processor Program.
June 2015
- Soy crush plant would benefit Manitoba, feasibility study shows. A feasibility study has brought the concept of a soybean crush facility in Manitoba one step closer to reality. Based on extensive analysis, study authors have determined that Manitoba has sufficient soybean acreage, production, and market demand to support a soybean crush facility in the province.
- Granny's new software to boost efficiency, effectiveness and profits. Internationally recognized and fully integrated software is now helping to improve the communication and organization of data. As of March 31, 2015 Granny's Poultry Cooperative Ltd. began operating on MTECH software, which combines live and historical data from the hatchery, onfarm and production into one shared source.
- Packaging company has a wrap on food safety. Color Ad Packaging can now expand their business to larger customers after achieving the highest level of food safety packaging certification.
May 2015
- Verified Beef Production program paying off with traceability equipment and software. Growing Forward 2 is making it easier for Manitoba beef producers to improve on-farm productivity under the Verified Beef Production program.
- New manual created to organize Ag Society's events. Celebrating their 70th year, the Hanover Ag Society will be putting on their four annual events backed by a new sense of confidence. New volunteers are already learning their roles and following procedures to make this year's Spring Rodeo a success.
April 2015
- Platform to Boost Manitoba Beef and Forage Sectors. This new public private initiative, in collaboration with Manitoba Beef Producers, Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association, is bringing together producers, scientists, natural resource associations, extension providers and the private sector to develop ways to address economic, environmental and social sustainability matters.
- Working Hard to Keep Hogs Healthy and the Province Free of PEDv. Manitoba Pork Council and MAFRD are working to keep hogs healthy and the province free of PEDv. The program was launched in February 2014 as a response to the PEDv cases reported in Ontario and areas of the United States to which Manitoba transports a large number of pigs every week.
- Remote Farm Takes on Upgrades for Health and Safety of Animals. Suncrest Colony takes on upgrades for health and safety of animals. New technology is being installed to improve the health and safety of the farm's broiler breeder chickens.
- Enhanced HACCP Program Helps Meat Processor Grow Nationally. Country Meat and Sausage is implementing a comprehensive food safety program in order to build its business with national grocery chains and expand production.
- Beekeepers Keeping Healthier Hives. Manitoba's honey bee producers can now better identify diseases in their hives with help from information workshops and biosecurity tools and strategies.
February 2015
- Cutting like a Hot Knife Through a New Butter Market. This creamery will soon be expanding its butter business with new products thanks to the purchase of an upgraded butter printer and wrapper machine.
- Bringing in the Crowds. Visiting a summer or winter fair with your family is fun, but it's also big business for Manitoba municipalities. Rural fairs typically have a large economic impact on their communities, which makes it important to ensure they remain popular travel destinations.
- New Packaging Equipment Increases Output and Creates New Jobs. When employees are packing 1,000 candies per minute there's no time for bottlenecks on the production line.
January 2015
- Phosphorus project to help dairy farmers determine feed budget. Manitoba dairy farmers will soon have more information when developing best management practices to optimize the use of phosphorus in the diet of their cows.
- Project emphasises new ways to test for Bovine Tuberculosis. The first steps to moving away from live-animal testing for Bovine Tuberculosis in Manitoba are now underway.
- Growing Visions strengthening organizations. Many organizations have already benefited from the funding which has helped them determine clear objectives, develop critical skills in their board members and improve overall board management as they lead the industry forward.
- Growing Actions increasing competitiveness and innovation. Program is providing funding to develop strategic marketing initiatives, research to enter new markets or developing tools to expand the sector.
- Small crop research important for Manitoba's fruits and vegetables. Some fruit and vegetables farmers may not have a full acre, but these smaller crops are often a big investment.
Growing News 2015 Special Edition
December 2014
- New sunflower variety may increase profits for Manitoba producers. If the National Sunflower Association of Canada (NSAC) achieves its goal, Prairie farmers will have not just another variety of sunflower to grow, but one that is uniquely suited to Canada's climate.
- Study aims to provide new tools for farmers dealing with excess moisture. Dr. Selena Randall, research development co-ordinator, watershed systems research program, U of M.
- Empowering young farmers in Manitoba. Today's young farmers are the business leaders that will develop Manitoba's agricultural future. Strengthening the next generation of farmers directly benefits the profitability and sustainability of agriculture in the province.
November 2014
- Quarantine Pens Reducing Risk On Manitoba Farms. A properly used quarantine pen can mean the difference between the inconvenience of a sick animal and the disaster of a sick herd on Manitoba cattle farms.
- New Research May Keep Manitoba Cattle on Pasture Longer. Researchers at the University of Manitoba (U of M) have begun an expansive research project that aims to provide new knowledge to help farmers keep their cattle on the pasture longer in the fall, saving time and money.
- Funding Helps Cover Verified Beef Production Program Costs. Manitoba cattle farmers interested in becoming part of the Verified Beef Production (VBP) program may be eligible for funding through Growing Forward 2 to assist with the costs of the program.
October 2014
- Strict Biosecurity Good for Animals and Good For Business. It can be easy to forget how important biosecurity is until there is a problem, and at that point it is often too late. Farmers who don't take steps now to protect their farms, may find themselves struggling to catch up as biosecurity measures become stricter.
- Biomass Up-and Coming Fuel Source in Manitoba. Manitobans who currently burn coal for water and space heating may soon have access to an environmentally friendly replacement that they can find in their own backyards.
September 2014
- Manure Gets New Life as Cow Bedding at One Manitoba Farm. Rosser, Manitoba's henry Holtmann is testing a new system that composts manure solids so they can be reused as bedding for his dairy cows.
- Education Key to Future of Manitoba Beekeepers. The winter of 2013-2014 was a challenging one for Manitoba's honeybees. Nearly one quarter of them died according to a recent report released by the Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists (CAPA).
- Ag Societies for Focus on Growing Leadership Capacity. Sometimes what an organization needs is an opportunity to reflect on where they've been and where they're going. That's exactly what the Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies (MAAS) did recently. It has led to a renewed sense of purpose and vision that will spill over into Manitoba communities.
August 2014
- Manitoba Crop Ingredients to Help Combat Prediabetes. The global solution to prediabetes may be found in Manitoba-grown ingredients.
- Plant Breeding in Manitoba Next Big Opportunity for Producers. The future of cereal plant breeding may be changing in Manitoba and Canada.
- Growing Competitiveness Planting Knowledge in Manitoba. From a booklet to help producers understand their options for sow group housing, to a symposium for Manitoba beekeepers,
July 2014
- Hops Farms Brewing in Manitoba. Vineyards and locally produced wine are a big industry in southern British Columbia and Ontario. Could the same care, dedication and market be developed for beer right here in MB.
- Hemp an Up-and-Coming Crop in Manitoba. Hemp is a relatively small crop in Manitoba, but it is expected to nearly double in size this year – from 14,732 acres planted in 2013 to approximately 25,000 acres in 2014.
- Manitoba's Research Champions. Manitoba hemp and soybean farmers may not realize the role that diversification centres played in expanding the crops' popularity. Manitoba is home to four diversification centres which promote agricultural innovation across the province.
- New Guidebook Makes Sow Group Housing Easier. Pork producers have a new tool to help them explore their options for sow group housing.
June 2014
- Taste the Potential of Cold-Pressed Virgin Manitoba Canola Oil. Growers team up with researchers to test new product.
- Animal Welfare Audits Make Positive Change in Meat Industry. Abattoirs can receive funds for important training and equipment upgrades.
- Manitoba 4-H Council Gets Ready for Next 100 Years. As the board of the Manitoba 4-H Council celebrated the organization's 100th birthday last year, they recognized it was a good time to reflect on the future.
May 2014
- Brandon Students Aim to Grow Fresh Food in the North. Assiniboine Community College is charting new territory in Manitoba's horticultural industry. By experimenting with different greenhouse models, they are working on a solution for fresh produce in northern Manitoba.
- Guide Helps Companies Improve Food Safety. Growing Forward 2 funds are available for companies that want to improve their food safety practices.
March 2014
- Take Action to Preserve Environment for Future. The value of a farm can be measured in part by what it can produce in the future. Managing the land well and paying attention to the health of its water, soil and other natural resources will help it stay productive.
February 2014
- Biosecurity on the Farm and Must for Prairie Farmers. A farmer's best defence against the devastating impact of a disease outbreak is to set up solid biosecurity measures in advance. Limiting who and what comes in contact with their animals is every farmer's responsibility and the responsibility of everyone who visits the property.


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Houston Astros Spring Training Preview
Feb. 21, 2018
You love your sports, you love your teams, and you're always looking for more news about them.
Whenever the Columbus Blue Jackets needed a big save from Sergei Bobrovsky, he delivered for them. Bobrovsky stopped 30 shots for the Blue Jackets, including nine big saves in the third-period to Columbus to a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils.
With the win, Columbus momentarily jumps into the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Boone Jenner scored 5:19 into the game for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Taylor Hall scored 1:34 into the second period for the Devils and he extended his point streak to 19 games.
Scott Harrington scored the game-winning goal for Columbus with 6:50 left in the second period. Columbus only took two shots on net in the second and four shots on net in the third period. Keith Kinkaid finished with 17 saves for the New Jersey Devils.
Despite Columbus taking very minimal shots, they did a good job of playing defense and trapping the Devils when they needed to. The Columbus Blue Jackets won the season series against the New Jersey Devils 3-1.

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Paul Wiedefeld lays out his plan to fix Metro
A new plan published Sunday by WMATA General Manager Paul Wiedefeld outlines how he intends to right the agency ship and bring back riders. Wiedefeld hopes to restore Metro's pride and customer trust, which requires confronting its various flaws and addressing them head-on.
Wiedefeld's plan focuses on three tenets: safety/security, reliability, and financial housekeeping. These "hard truths" need to be dealt with, he says, and failures in the past have "shaken confidence in the operational safety of the rail system." He said Metro's safety culture is "not integrated with operations, nor well-rooted at all levels."
Service reliability is riders' top complaint, he notes. Rail on-time performance dropped from 92% to 85% in 2015, largely due to maintenance issues. This has significantly frustrated riders and caused some to seek other ways to travel.
Financially, Wiedefeld identified mismanaged/underspent capital projects, doing less with more employees, and unstable long-term finances as some key issues holding the agency back.
Here's the plan:
Stating the problems is, perhaps, the easy part. But Wiedefeld also laid out a plan to move forward so that Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess customers can take pride in and trust WMATA. In what he's calling a Customer Accountability Report (CARe), Wiedefeld outlined how he intends to start turning things around:
- Begin installing the new public safety radio system and cabling for new underground cell service.
- Be transparent about the agency's deliverables to the NTSB and the FTA; show what issues have been fixed, and when.
- Publish and implement a new rail service reliability plan to cut down on train breakdowns and crowding.
- Be clear on the status of track and infrastructure projects; show how far along projects are, and what their impact is.
- Improve the stations: more/better lighting, signage, etc.; trial a "Metro Volunteer Program" to help visitors in the stations.
- Cut agency overhead; eliminate positions that may not really be needed or are redundant.
- Get better about planning and executing large infrastructure projects so funds are properly spent and customers know what is happening.
…the list goes on and on. I would encourage you to read both the letter and the Customer Accountability Report to see what all Mr. Wiedefeld is planning for the agency.
Will this time be any different?
That this letter was even published marks a shift in tone for WMATA, and is even a nod towards increased transparency. Mr. Wiedefeld's pivot from learning and analyzing the agency towards implementing and carrying out change is progress. This letter should be the start of customer-focused moves to win back riders.
Of course, the key is now putting the plan into action, which will require buy-in from management, the Board, and front-line employees. Additionally, the big-picture questions around finances will require effort from civic leaders to help determine a viable long-term path.
Transparency plays a significant part in the new plan. Actions in the CARe include publishing when cell signal is turned on in tunnels, publishing and implementing a new track quality improvement program to best work on track while attempting to minimize delays and frustration, and posting the status of major capital projects in a routine manner.
While the action plan primarily addresses the overall issues, the small details are the important ones. An action plan to "strengthen command center operations" needs to be able to resolve the small yet critically important details such as wording and readbacks between the rail operations control center and Metro Transit Police, procedures and protocols used during service and in emergencies, and more.
Dotting the Is and crossing the Ts may take the longest, but is important to get right.
Paul Wiedefeld will not be able to do this alone; he'll need support and feedback to know that the right things are being done. Front-line employees will need to be ok with the changes; management will need to make sure day-to-day actions have the end-goal of improving the customer experience; and the agency's executive team needs to be on board and willing to carry out the changes. Dictating how a 13,000-employee agency is run may not work, but leading by example can.
Time will tell if customers see the changes that this report kicks off, and ridership will show whether the changes have been taken to heart.
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Historically speaking, the Province of Bataan has a huge contribution to the country. I was only invited to join this travel without formal itinerary. Beach resort in Bataan was our destination – using google search and GPS, we were able to reach the other side of Bataan.
White Corals Beach Resort: Beach Resorts in Bataan
We visited several resorts in Morong, Bataan hopping to get an available villa for our overnight stay. It was passed 4PM but we haven't book anything yet, so we proceeded to the next – White Corals Resort, in Poblacion, Panibatuhan, Morong, Bataan. We felt the pressure and crossing our fingers to get a room. While waiting, I saw five cars in front of us who were also waiting for their turn at the main entrance and reception area.
Finally!!!! It was our turn but upon entering the reception area, we noticed a board saying: NO ROOM AVAILABLE. That exact moment, we felt frustrated but friendliness activated! Feeling ko nga na budul-budul namin sila. Hahaha. Just kidding. Fully booked, but the receptionist made a way for us to get one of their villas (photo above). After booking, with our belongings and food, we hurriedly proceeded to our assigned room and rested for two hours.
6 PM when we proceeded to the beach to witness the golden sunset (photos above).
After the sunset, went back to the villa and had our dinner at the restaurant. After dinner, we had our socials and the whole night we were just reminiscing our past. In the end, I was the last man standing by the balcony watching the million stars, shining brightly like a diamond in the sky. While my phone on loud speaker and playing Rihanna songs, the calm and cold air and soundless surroundings are very noticeable that made me feel sleepy.
White Corals Resort has an in house restaurant that serves sumptuous foods for the tourists. There are wines, coffee, chocolate, fruit juices, and different delicacies that will suit your taste. The restaurant does not have walls, making the cold air to circulate in the area.
White Corals Resort Saltwater Pool
White Corals Resort open play ground.
Aside from its historical background, Morong, Bataan is also wealthy with gorgeous beaches and underwater flora and fauna. Photos below taken by my Olympus Tough underwater digital camera. It was easier for me to capture great photos because the water is crystal clear and the plants were like incredible ornaments.
Morong, Bataan is really peaceful and the people were so accommodating. If you have plans to visit the province of Bataan, I highly recommend to you to visit Morong and White Corals Resort. Our one night and two days stay here was remarkable. I can't give you an itinerary right now because we depended our path on our GPS.
Before leaving Morong, Bataan, we visited Morong Church or Our Lady of the Pillar Parish Church. It is more than 400 years old, after being established in 1607 and is one of the oldest churches in Bataan. It structure was made from Coral stones, erected by the people of Morong under the Spanish Colonizer ruled the province. Continue Reading >>>
Then, had our meryenda at The Beanery.
Last destination was Bacolor Church or the San Guillermo Church in Pampanga. It is considered as the Cagsawa of the North. More then twenty years ago, Mt. Pinatubo erupted and many municipalities were left devastated, including Bacolor, Pampanga. Continue Reading >>>
List of the beaches I visited? Continue Reading >>>


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Out of Nothingness
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Please do not use any photographs without permission (even for private use).
The use of any work without consent of the artist is PROHIBITED and will lead automatically to consequences.
"Look at these worlds spinning out of nothingness.
That is within your power."
(Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi – Persian Sufi Mystic Poet, 1207-1273)
Once after dawn I saw those silk saries drying under the early morning sun along the Ganges at Scindia ghat in Varanasi (Benaras).
This composition made of fabrics, lines, old stones and words seemed to come out of nothingness…


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Gabriel: Ban assault weapons? That won't stop school violence (but this will)
Arizona students stage walkouts to protest gun violence
Arizona students stage walkouts to protest gun violence
Arizona students stage walkouts to protest gun violence
Arizona students stage walkouts to protest gun violence
Arizona students stage walkouts to protest gun violence
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Jon Gabriel: Instead of focusing on one piece of the problem - guns - Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is targeting school shootings from several directions at once.
Two days after a gunman's rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, my smartphone buzzed with an alert. My daughter's high school issued a Shelter in Place warning because of a suspected gun shot.
Thankfully, it was just a car backfiring, but I'm sure many parents felt their chest constrict fearing the worst. I know mine did.
After Parkland, many blamed the NRA
To alleviate the concern of parents like me, not to mention students and teachers, governors across the country have scrambled to reform their laws to prevent a similar incident from occurring in their states.
Since the Columbine massacre nearly 20 years ago, similar mass casualty events have only grown more frequent on campuses, in churches and at concerts.
ROBB: Ducey makes an adult move to stop school violence
After Parkland, many activists and politicians proposed magical one-size-fits-all solutions that would have done little to prevent that or other attacks.
Most pressed for random gun control measures and inveighed against the National Riffle Association and conservative politicians who had nothing to do with the crime. Others demanded we hand sidearms to teachers and leave it at that.
Solutions are more complex than that
Three Arizona teachers take a gun-safety class, share ideas and fire weapons at Caswells Shooting Range in Mesa. Thomas Hawthorne and Sean Logan/azcentral.com
But in the real world, solutions to complex problems are, well, complex. Gunmen who shoot up "gun-free zones" have radically different backgrounds and motivations from those who engage in other forms of gun violence. A full-spectrum approach is required, addressing not only guns, but several other factors.
While violent crime has trended down for the past 25 years, about two-thirds of gun-related deaths are suicides, and the other third are mostly homicides. This last third includes mass shootings, but those account for just 1.5 percent of all deaths.
The fixes for gang violence, domestic violence and self-harm are radically different from each other. None will be eliminated by improved background checks or banning a certain type of rifle.
Understanding this fact, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey spent the past few weeks listening to a wide range of Arizonans, including law enforcement officers, education professionals, behavioral and mental health experts and public officials, as well as parents and students.
Ducey's plan has the complexity we need
This week, he released "Safe Arizona Schools," a plan to help prevent shootings like the nightmare in Broward County. His proposal calls for a wide range of improvements:
- Investing in mental and behavioral health resources at schools.
- Creating a central tip line for reporting school safety concerns.
- Restricting firearms access for dangerous individuals through a Severe Threat Order of Protection.
- Enhancing background checks by improving the completeness and accuracy of the criminal history database.
- Increasing school resource officers and law enforcement resources for schools.
- Eliminating background check gaps.
Instead of focusing on one piece of the problem — guns — Safe Arizona Schools addresses school security, law enforcement, mental health and, yes, gun safety.
In other words, it targets the unique problem of mass shootings from several directions at once.
Left and right should support this
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has good things in his plan to deter gun violence, columnist EJ Montini says, but one thing wipes them out.
This approach doesn't give every constituency what it wants. Some say it goes too far on restricting gun ownership while others insist it doesn't go far enough. But it is the most serious proposal we've seen in our state and deserves support from all our legislators, be they on the left or the right.
If certain lawmakers want to improve on Ducey's plan, feel free to introduce new bills in the future. But that's no reason to vote against a measure that will improve the lives of our students right away.
MONTINI: Doug Ducey's do-little gun plan
Parents should feel confident dropping off their kids at school. Students and teachers should feel safe in a place of learning.
Concerned citizens raising red flags about potential shooters should be taken seriously by law enforcement. Ducey's Safe Arizona Schools is an excellent start.
Jon Gabriel, a Mesa resident, is editor-in-chief of Ricochet.com and a contributor to The Republic and azcentral.com. Follow him on Twitter at @exjon.
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School Vision
Our aim is for each child to become happy, healthy and resilient, well equipped for the challenges of life long learning, contributing to the society in which they live and able to achieve their full academic, creative and social potential. At the heart of Oakleigh Primary School and Kindergarten's educational philosophy is the firm belief that all students can become successful learners and that there are no predetermined limits to what students can accomplish at any age.
The values that form the basis of the actions of our learning community are:
Positive Emotion: Train your mind to focus on the positives rather than the negatives; be resilient.
Happy people look back on the past with gladness; look into the future with hope; and enjoy and cherish the present. Having the ability to the ability to recover strength, confidence and good humour. When things go wrong we are able to 'bounce back' or 'bounce forward'.
Engagement: Use and improve your character strengths to carry out each task to the best of your ability.
When we focus on doing the things we truly enjoy and care about, we can begin to engage completely with the present moment and enter the state of being known as 'flow'.
Relationships: Create and maintain harmonious, fulfilling relationships.
Everyone needs someone. We enhance our wellbeing and share it with others by building strong relationships with the people around us – family, friends, classmates and neighbours.
Meaning: Belong to and serve something bigger than one's self.
We are at our best when we dedicate our time to something greater than ourselves. This could be religious faith, community work, family, a political cause, a charity, a professional or creative goal.
Accomplishment: Have a growth mindset. Strive for and achieve success.
Everyone needs to win or achieve sometimes. To achieve wellbeing and happiness we must be able to look back on our lives with a sense of accomplishment: 'I did it, and I did it well'.


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The Faculty History Project documents faculty members who have been associated with the University of Michigan since 1837, and the history of the University's schools and colleges. This project is part of a larger effort to prepare resources for the University's bicentennial in 2017. Find out more.
Robert Gesell
Robert Gesell
|Years at Michigan:
1923 - 1954
| Physiology |
Professor of Physiology
Chair Department of Physiology


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"Guns will be blasting for sure in this musical war." ~David Rudder, Dust in Dey Face
The music of Carnival is usually the basis for the drama that accompanies Trinidad and Tobago Carnival. However, this year, the drama is happening behind the music. With Machel Montano being found guilty of various assault charges and soca power couple Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons choosing to bow out of the Soca Monarch competition, the battle is not just on the stage.
Soca Monarch and The Music of Trinidad's Carnival
After five years of fighting the charges, Machel Montano was found guilty of assault on December 11, 2012 from a brawl that erupted outside of Zen night club in 2007. According to C News "the ruling found him guilty on all five criminal offences: four charges of assault against Gerard Borwin, Brandis Browne, Janelle Lee Chee and Russell Pollonais, and using obscene language during the same incident." The soca artist, known for his high energy performances that keep crowds jumping and waving, was also recently suspended from his contract with TSTT, which meant that he would not be allowed to perform at BSquare. The news received mixed responses on social media as some were pleased that TSTT made the statement that they would not support an artist found guilty of assault. Others, however, felt that Machel was being made a scapegoat and that the artist was targeted due to his high profile. Despite his legal troubles, Montano maintains that he will retain his Groovy Soca Monarch, Power Soca Monarch, and Road March King titles. In his recent performance at One Fete, he said, "They telling me about Super Blue. I said, 'Super who?'" It is brave to call out the people's favorite.
Montano will be sentenced on February 25th - weeks after Carnival. Was the postponement due to public pressure, too? After all, people look forward to Machel Monday and seeing if he will keep his promise or if he will have to eat his words and bow to the High Priest on February 8th.
But who will not be at Fantastic Friday? Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons have decided to sit this one out again. After reviewing the terms of the contract artists must sign to be a part of the competition, the Alvarezs have decided not to participate in the event. In a statement published on the Asylum Band's FaceBook page, "there are issues that must be addressed if the Soca Monarch competition is to be the great springboard for the soca art form that its founder, William Munro envisions it to be." Rather than asking for changes to be made to the contract, a move that could have jeopardized other artists' participation, the couple simply chose to not sign a contract with which they did not agree. This did not stop the duo from receiving accolades for their live shows. Bunji Garlin entertained the crowd at Red Edge fete by showcasing his freestlying skills while waiting for technical issues to be resolved. Once the video was posted online, Tweets and Posts with the catchphrase "Hurry Up and Fix It" popped up.
As someone who loves seeing the Asylum Band perform live, I am sure that there are those who are disappointed that they will not be in the competition. Despite what you might have heard, the couple has other obligations and will not be at Fantastic Friday at all...although it is pretty clear who they will be supporting.
Regardless of the outside issues, the International Soca Monarch finals will be worth attending or, in my case, watching online. Patrice Roberts will perform her mega hit "A Little Wine" and Denise Belfon will no doubt show why they call her "The Wining Queen." Also, with her surprise admissioin into the finals, Lil Bitts will have to come with something spectacular to get the crowd to "Raise the Dust." Will Machel keep his crowns? Will he have to relinquish his Power Soca title to the High Priest of soca? Either way, I will be watching to see if Friday will be indeed fantastic or if it will be fogged up.


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Tuesday, 3 March 2015
Still knitting hats....
My latest hat colour is a nice bright pink. I don't actually like pink that much but every now and then a shade really catches my eye, usually a super bright shade like this! It does look pretty cute on if I do say so myself haha!
I also made a steering wheel cover for a friend of a friend's daughter (I think). This is it finished but upside down :-P I do have pictures of it on a steering wheel but i can't work out how to get them off my phone, technology eh! I was quite nervous about this as I'd never done it before but it worked out pretty well. It's crochet which I find harder than knitting at the moment.
I've now started knitting mug hugs/cozys. These are much quicker to knit so I thought it would be a good way to make sure I have a full table at the craft fair. I have no clue how much to take and my biggest fear is not selling a single thing. Everyone keeps saying that won't happen but I can't help imagining knitted stuff won't sell that well when it's not cold. I will have a selection of brooches, mug hugs, baby booties and hats and all the winter stock will be on sale. I'm also going to have a sheet for orders if people see something they like but i don't have the colours they want etc.
I haven't been very arty apart from knitting at the moment! I think once the craft fair is done I will take some time out to do some me things!! Well that's the plan anyway!
Right I'm off to the post office :-) as usual if you like anything you see on these pages please don't hesitate to email me email@example.com....sorry for the shameless self promotion there!!
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Great pink hat, it does really suit you. I hope it's cold at the Craft Fair and people buy lots.ReplyDelete
I'd love to see a picture of your stall. Good luck, hope you sell loads.
Wonderful work there, and this set is super sweet!ReplyDelete
Definitely want to see a picture of your stall :) It's freezing down here still so can only imagine it's colder up where you are! If you are a hat wearer then definitely still hat weather ;)ReplyDelete
I'm not a pink girl but I like that shade next to the grey - looks good!
I'm always nicking Craig's phone to take pictures - I just email them to myself - can you do that on yours? Either that or if internet is not playing nice (quite often at the mo) I use the USB cable to connect direct to my PC and just drag the images over to my pictures folder x
I really like the pink with grey Caz, and it does suit you.ReplyDelete
Don't apologise for self promotion, you are in the business of selling things so you must promote yourself and your wares. I wish you tons of luck at the fair, and like Sheila, I hope it's cold too.
Your cool steering wheel cover reminded me that I've been meaning to ask, have you ever made an ear cosy band thing. You know, the ones skiers tend to wear? I don't like to wear hats, they give me a headache for some strange reason, but I hate having cold ears!! Lol I know, it's nearly Spring, but here in NE Scotland, the wind stays quite chilly for a while yet.
These types of things, if you didn't know:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#query=ski band
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Oh yes I know what you mean! I have one of those myself (not knitted by me sadly I never seem to have the time!!). I can definitely make one of those for you if you like? I'm actually hoping to make a range of them for next winter so you could be my first :-D let me know if you fancy it :-) xDelete
Hey Caz :D Mucho apologies for the delay in replying - life and all - I would definitely like you to make me one please. I walk a friends dog and I need to keep my ears warm. I know you are busy preparing for your fair, so don't fret about rushing. I would like the colour to be the lime green you used on one of your scarves, if you have any left that is, lol. Green is my favourite colour :-D xoDelete
Love your knitted bright pink hat set... cool colour combo.... I've just had my first attempt at knitting a Hat on four needles...and I struggled!! lol... Good luck at the Craft Fair...Hope you sell lots! x xReplyDelete
I have to admit four needles is not my fave technique :-P But i'm sure you'll get the hang of it! Took me while to master anything other than a scarf :-P xReplyDelete
If you don't sell any of your darling knitted items, Carol, it won't be because they aren't fabulous. It will be because of what you said, and then you'll know you have to get involved in another craft fair in September or thereabouts, when the knitted delights will sell for sure. It sounds like you have covered all the bases and are set to be accommodating to your customers and that's the best you can do. Now just be lighthearted about it all and have a grand time there! BTW, the crocheted steering wheel cover is awesome! Hugs, DarnellReplyDelete
Looking good! If I had weather that required hats and gloves. I would totally buy from you....hope you sell them all the craft fair!ReplyDelete
Good luck with the craft fair! Your knitted goods are always cute, so I'm sure they will sell well.ReplyDelete
What a fun knitted pink color set.ReplyDelete
Hugs diane
What a fun knitted pink color set.ReplyDelete
Hugs diane


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On December 21, 2016, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), released for comment a new draft Guideline E-23 on enterprise-wide model risk management (Guideline). The draft Guideline aims to address the increasing reliance by financial institutions on internal models in management decision making and sets out OSFI's minimum standards for managing and controlling model risk. The comment period closes on February 28, 2017 and the Guideline, in its final form, is scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2017.
To control and mitigate the risk associated with the use of internal models, the draft Guideline will require financial institutions to establish an enterprise-wide framework, based on the three lines of defence, that will implement prudent practices for model development, review, approval, modification and de-commissioning.
If adopted as drafted, the Guideline will apply to banks, trust and loan companies, and foreign bank branches (Institutions). OSFI notes that the Guideline will take into consideration the potential operational burden of the new guidance on small and medium-sized Institutions. To this end, the draft Guideline distinguishes between internal models-approved institutions (IMAIs) and other standardized institutions (SIs). IMAIs are Institutions that have received OSFI approval to use an internal model for regulatory-capital purposes, while all other Institutions are considered SIs. OSFI's expectations regarding IMAIs, SIs, as well as foreign bank branches and foreign bank subsidiaries, are as follows:
- IMAIs: IMAIs are subject to all of the requirements of the draft Guideline.
- SIs: OSFI notes that SIs "should strive to comply" with the Guideline but, at a minimum, must maintain an inventory of all models that are in use, identify and assess the "most material models" from a model risk perspective, and comply with governance and control requirements set out in OSFI's other existing guidelines in respect of models.
- Foreign Bank Branches: OSFI expects foreign bank branches to demonstrate that their models related to counterparty risk exposures are a part of group risk policies that are subject to oversight by the foreign bank's home jurisdiction. The draft Guideline is not clear on whether the new requirements will apply in any other respect to home-office approved models used by foreign bank branches.
- Foreign Bank Subsidiaries: OSFI expects foreign bank subsidiaries that rely on parent institution-approved material models to demonstrate that such models are fit for intended purpose within their model risk-management processes. The level of process required should be commensurate with the nature, size, complexity, and risk profile of the foreign bank subsidiary in Canada.
The draft Guideline sets out the following key elements for an enterprise-wide model risk-management framework:
- Materiality Assessment: Institutions should implement a model risk materiality classification scheme. The Guideline's requirements will apply in respect of IMAIs to "any model that could materially impact the risk profile of an institution" and in respect of SIs to "material models that pose the most significant risks".
- Model Development: Prior to model development, model users (the first line of defence) should identify and document a business rationale for the new model or for changing an existing model and should follow a model-development process established by the institution.
- Independent Review: Institutions should have model-review processes in place, independent from model development and model users, as a second line of defence to check whether models are sound and fit for their intended purpose.
- Approval: Institutions should have a dedicated model approver or model risk committee to approve new models and any material model modifications to existing models.
- Ongoing Monitoring: Models should be subject to a periodic review with a frequency that is consistent with their materiality assessments. The responsibility for ongoing monitoring falls on model users and owners (first line of defence) and reviewers (second line of defence). For models whose deficiencies have the greatest potential to generate immediate and material losses, Institutions are expected to use various measures, such as back testing, discriminatory analysis, stress-testing, and sensitivity analysis, in their ongoing validation and review process.
- Modifications and Decommission: Institutions should establish a process for managing model modifications and decommissioning.
- Internal Audit: Internal audit, as the third line of defence, should assess the overall effectiveness and adequacy of the model risk policy and determine compliance by the various stakeholders with that policy.
- Model Inventory and Documentation: Institutions should maintain an up-to-date inventory of all models in use and recently decommissioned. OSFI also expects that Institutions will maintain a thorough documentation during a life cycle of a model, which must be itemized in the model inventory.
- Outsourcing: Adopting a third-party vendor product for models or data does not eliminate the need to apply the process for vetting, approval, ongoing validation, decommissioning and overall documentation outlined in the draft Guideline, as would be conducted for in-house developed models and data sources. Institutions should have ultimate accountability for all outsourced activities, in accordance with OSFI's Guideline B-10, and should seek access from the vendor to adequate technical documentation related to the model to understand how the model is designed, calibrated and operating. Where access to documentation is restricted due to vendor's proprietary intellectual property, these restrictions must be demonstrated to OSFI's satisfaction. Consideration will therefore need to be given as to how these proprietary restrictions are articulated in vendor agreements.
The draft Guideline will supplement � not replace � model-specific guidance set out in OSFI's existing guidelines, such as in the Capital Adequacy Requirements Guideline A1 (in respect of capital models for credit risk, operational risk, and market risk), Guideline B-12 (in respect of interest-rate risk in the banking book), Guideline E-19 (in respect of internal capital adequacy assessment process), and Guideline E-22 (in respect of margin requirements). �
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.


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Praise of president Ghani for securing parliamentary elections in the country
Kabul-Afghanistan (PMG):
The presidential palace press office has released a newsletter that President Ghani has deployed to the operational center of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) on Saturday, and closely monitored holding of the second day of the House of Representatives elections in the country. The newsletter also adds that The NDS officials have provided all necessary security information to the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
"The president of the country has acclaimed all the efforts, after reviewing the security measures, and he has praised the National Directorate of Security's determinations to ensure the security of the parliamentary elections, and the efforts of national security officials to secure and raise their capacity for providing security." This is despite the fact that on the second day of the parliamentary elections in the country, 253 centers in 21 provinces of Afghanistan were open to voters, and no security threats were launched in these provinces due to the election process by the insurgent group of Taliban.


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Review – Dead Heat by Bronwyn Parry
I've been wanting to read and review a book for Australian Women Writers challenge for a while now, but everything I've read has been in my own genre or not relevant. So when I finally had time to pick up Bronwyn Parry's new book Dead Heat, and finished it in record time (due to the fact I couldn't put it down), I realised it was one that fitted perfectly for AWW challenge. A big fan of Bron's earlier books As Darkness Falls and Dark Country, I knew I would enjoy her third. I've had the great pleasure of meeting Bron, who is lovely and generous. I was delighted to know that after recovering from brain surgery she was back into writing and so it's wonderful to see Dead Heat on the shelves. Good on you, Bron! I couldn't put this book down. I loved Jo. Such a strong woman,
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There are magical places where time seems to stop. This is the case of Tirabuzon, a restaurant and beach bar located directly in the beach Santa María del Mar and that takes advantage of the special characteristics of this small beach of Cadiz, to be protected from the east wind and have exceptional views on the historic center and ocean.
Recently renovated, it is an ideal place to enjoy a lunch, a coffee, an afternoon drink or a dinner after witnessing a simply unique sunset.
Away from the traditional concept of chiringuito (beach bar), it is a modern establishment that does not lose its original charm. This has allowed, for example, to be distinguished with the Radio Turismo award.
In the menu you can enjoy traditional recipes with a touch of innovation, where the product becomes the protagonist and in which we can highlight a careful selection of fish, rice dishes and meat. You can also enjoy some elaborations of oriental cuisine and succulent desserts and cold drinks.
It is also an ideal place to celebrate any type of event, family or business.
If you want to eat in a different place or just enjoy a drink or a cocktail in front of the sea, Tirabuzon is your perfect choice in Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain.


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"It certainly had a break on it," admitted Mr. Hankin, "but it would have gone wide nevertheless. I don't think anybody can accuse me of being unsporting, and if I had been leg before, I should be the first to admit it. Did you see it, Mr. Brotherhood?"
"Oh, I saw it all right," said the old gentleman, with a chuckle.
"I put it to you," said Mr. Hankin, "whether I was l.b.w. or not."
"Of course not," said Mr. Brotherhood. "Nobody ever is. I have attended cricket matches now for sixty years, for sixty years, my dear sir, and that goes back to a time before you were born or thought of, and I've never yet known anybody to be really out l.b.w. – according to himself, that is." He chuckled again. "I remember in 1892...."
I see that Stuart Broad is attempting a beard/stubble, presumably in an attempt to hand over the "cricketer who looks most like a fictional schoolboy" award to Joe Root.


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I needed some shop time that wasn't just about sweeping and vacuuming the entire shop, the shop does look great but whats the point of having a workshop if you are not making saw dust and actually making something, to be honest it was so clean it made me a little nervous of dirtying it up again, lol.
So I went to my bucket list of shop projects and picked one that I wanted to do, I have amassed a few assorted squares since picking up wood working and its one of them tools that never really had a home so a couple of months ago I found this project Jay Bates website @ JaysCustomCreations.com and it addressed this issue that I was having, I really liked at the simplicity of the project and it actually works really well, I will include a link to the build article in this blog.
Its basically another French Cleat design and since I had some leftover room on my solitary french cleat wall I decided it was a great place for it.
Here is a summary of what went into the project today.
Concept & Design
Concept & Design
Like I previously mentioned I came across this project on Jay Bates website Jayscustomcreation.com he is one of the woodworkers that I follow from time to time and he also has a YouTube channel.
This project is great to use up some scrap materials and that is exactly what I did.
Usually when I want to make a project I usually fo to my computer and make a 3D model of what I want to make but this time was different I made this project on the fly simply because I needed to see the actual tools in position to determine how big the back was going to be, so sorry no Sketchuop model on this.
Piece of 3/4" plywood, mine measured 12" x 24" but
Some 2 x material I had some poplar, pine and oak just lying around so I used that.
A hacksaw blade or some very thin aluminum flat bar
Here are the steps of the build that I took I didn't take that many pictures of the build but you can follow along with Jays article that I included at the end of the blog post.
I laid out all the different types of squares that I had, I had some speed squares, machinist squares, combination squares and a few other items that I wanted to include on the organizer, I needed to lay out everything to figure out spacing of where everything was going to fit.
I started ripping & cross cutting some oak to use as hangers for the speed squares, then I predrilled the backs of them so as that I could screw them into the top of the backer board.
Then I made a holder for my combination & machinist squares this took a little more work but its basically a piece of 1-1/2" thick material that I cut a big rabbit out of to create a shelf doe the square to sit on, this way I could fit sizes to each work-piece.
Finally I took a hacksaw blade and drilled two holes on each end, then I used a screw to secure the blade onto the backer board I also used some really small washers to give clearance, I will be using this to mount some measuring tapes to.
Some Finished Pictures
All in all I am very happy about how this project turned out and even happier that it didn't cost me a penny.
Thanks for tuning into this blog and I will catch you later.


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Kingdom Come (Paiman Kalayeh, John Lyons Murphy, 2012) – I've been recently working on writing a piece about questions you should never ask at a Q&A following a screening at a film festival. One of those questions is "Was it a struggle to get this film made?" I say you shouldn't ask that not because it isn't a valid question, but because the answer in filmmaking of any kind or level will always be "Yes" and you the person you asked it to undoubtedly won't have two hours to fully answer your question in detail as to why. The heartbreaking, yet essential documentaryKingdom Come does an exceptional job of following the struggles of an independent filmmaker trying to make a work of art on his own terms.
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The Church's Steps Toward Recovery
Hopefully the last series of blogs has been informational and challenging when facing mental health. It has made me as a Christian, and hopefully us as the Church rethink our theology and impact on mental illness. We have not had a good track record historically with demon possession, shackling people in jails, or witch hunts, so it is difficult for the world to perceive a compassionate, empathetic, forgiving Church that extends grace and mercy instead of judgment in the name of religious righteousness. What are some of the mindsets that we need to change or at least need to ask questions about? What are the questions that need answered in order for the Church to make steps towards it own recovery in mental health? Let's look at these questions over the next several days of blogs.
Question. Is mental illness a "spiritual" condition?
Answer: To a tough question comes only complex answers. Although man is both body, soul, and spirit, we are talking about a disease that attacks all three of those areas. It attacks the mind, part of our physical body, which research clearly supports today. It directly effects the soul, our emotions, often through mania or depression, mood swings, etc. It challenges the very core of our spirit, effecting our perception and belief and moral system, our ethics, and our religious convictions. Curing mental illness is not just "facing ones demons", relieved only by "casting out demons", as the Church has practiced in the past, but today is a process of healing of one's physical brain and how it chemically and electronically works, dealing with one's emotions caused by the body's release of stimulants, transmitters, electrical impulses, etc., and relying on one's faith to help one through "the valley of the shadow of death" as the 23rd Psalm so clearly states.
Tomorrow's Question: How can the Church as "the light, set on a hill" give illumination to one in so deep a valley of darkness?


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Anime: A Gateway to Japan
The impact of Japanese popular culture across the globe has made it a gateway to Japan. Affecting how we socialize and connect with the society, it has become a major export, diplomatic tool, and transnational phenomenon. This brown bag discussion explores the magnitude of Japan's distinctive pop culture in the digital age.
Part of the Brown Bag Luncheon Series - for more information and registration, visit the website. Don't forget to bring your lunch!


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I keep selling these heart strings before I get to list them on my online shop, but finally they are available for sale on my Folksy shop and Zibbet. So if you have missed out in the shops I sell in, then here is your chance!
Beautiful Stained Glass and Mixed Media Art Work


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Set up your CFC contribution by Jan. 12.
Health-related charities may not be known for military efforts, but they help thousands of veterans, young and old.
Military charity groups saw campaign donations fall in 2016.
Campaign participates can search by installation when choosing how to donate.
A planned web portal isn't online, and a full list of charities isn't available.
Over the years, more than a few Air Force pilots have imagined themselves in the cockpit of an X-wing fighter. But this December, maintainers will get their own counterpart in a galaxy far, far away.
The drill instructor that made "Full Metal Jacket" famous has claimed this year's Battle Bracket crown.
It's down to two as we select the greatest on-screen military movie character of all time.
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'Rohan was within two seconds of taking the jersey'
Friday, May 4, Stage 1: Individual Time Trial - Jerusalem (9.7km)
Before the start of this season, I hadn't anticipated that I might be riding this Giro d'Italia.
Although my BMC team gave me plenty of notice that I'd be on the start line in Jerusalem today, I have to admit that the three-week Italian race hadn't been foremost in my thoughts back in November when I got the phone call to tell me my race programme. In fact, hours earlier I had just booked tickets to see Ed Sheeran in Dublin this month.
Don't get me wrong, I love the Giro but it just comes a bit early in the season for me and even though I've trained really well for it, as usual at this time of year, I'm uncertain of my form coming into it.
After a tough two weeks' training at altitude in Livigno with Kurt Bogaerts, and another week climbing in the Wicklow Mountains with my brother Alexis, I spent last weekend winding down in the luxurious Powerscourt Hotel before hopping on a flight to Paris on Tuesday and taking a late connection to Tel Aviv, arriving at the team hotel in Jersualem at 2.30am on Wednesday.
The three Grand Tours now have a tradition of starting outside their home country every second year.
In 2014, the Giro started in Belfast, but this year's opening weekend in Israel is the first time it's been outside of Europe.
Our hotel is really nice and the local food on display at the buffet looks lovely. I say 'looks lovely' because while I'd have no hesitation scoffing down new delicacies on holidays, I've mainly stuck to the staples ahead of today's race start for fear of upsetting my stomach.
On Wednesday, after a 65km training ride in the morning, we had an afternoon meeting cancelled at the last moment so my team-mates and I took a taxi into the old town for a wander around and, apart from the beauty of the area, the first thing we noticed was the amount of armed police everywhere.
security While it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to be here, even the security in our hotel carry guns, so the atmosphere is definitely a bit different than if we'd been starting in Italy.
Although we're in Israel, I could have sworn we were in Italy at the team presentation last night.
The Giro is renowned for turning its host towns pink and always puts on a spectacular show to start the race, although to be fair we didn't see much of it. As the various acts sang, danced and put on a show, we sat on plastic garden chairs in a tent in the nearby park waiting to be called on stage.
I got four laps of the pretty technical and undulating time trial course done this morning before heading back to the hotel for lunch at noon, only to be told that they weren't serving lunch. We could have breakfast again if we wanted but it was closing in half an hour.
As I grabbed an omelette and some fruit, I had a quick chat with Irish national champion Ryan Mullen, who is riding his first Grand Tour here.
Ryan told me he came around a corner on his recon ride to see pre-race favourite Chris Froome sprawled on the ground after crashing. Online videos later showed Froome limping afterwards but at least he didn't fare as badly as Konstantin Siutsou of Bahrain Merida who broke a vertebrae in his back before the race even began.
After an hour lying down in the room, it was time for my Aussie room-mate Rohan Dennis and I to head off to the stage start.
With no team buses here, each team was assigned a tent along the street in area of the street furnished with plastic chairs and a table to get changed in.
A time trial specialist, today was a big day for Rohan. Having already worn the yellow jersey of Tour de France leader and the red jersey of Vuelta a Espana leader, today he hoped to add the iconic pink jersey to his collection. Having gone off in the first wave of riders he set the fastest time of the day, stopping the clock at 12 minutes and four seconds.
Rohan's fastest time meant he had a nerve-wracking few hours in the 'hot seat' of race leader. In fact, it wasn't until the very last rider, defending champion Tom Dumoulin, crossed the line a mere two seconds faster that he was ousted, which must have been very disappointing for him.
When I found out a few days ago that I was off third last today, in between Chris Froome and former world time trial champion Tony Martin, my cousin Eric reassured me that at least if I wasn't going well the cameras would probably be focused on the other two anyway.
To be honest, I was grateful for that as I didn't have a great day.
I felt like throwing up after about 500m and eventually lost a minute and 14 seconds to Dumoulin to finish 116th.
I don't know if it was the shock of racing again after five weeks but whatever the reason as Ed Sheeran might say, my legs didn't work like they used to before.
- Giro d'Italia, Live, Eurosport 2, 11.30
Chris FROOME said he was confident that he had suffered only "superficial" injuries after struggling to 21st place in yesterday's opening-day time trial at the Giro d'Italia following a dramatic crash in practice.
The Team Sky rider ended up giving away 37 seconds – a sizeable chunk of time – to Sunweb's Tom Dumoulin after losing his front wheel at around 20mph while on a reconnaissance ride a few hours before the main event.
Froome was left with road rash down the right side of his body as well as a bloodied knee.
Irish Independent


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The One Issue The Fashion Industry Keeps Sipping Their Tea To
Another season comes to a close and the fashion industry recognizes their new faces and fashion week rookies. Being a bi-racial model, I cannot help but to recognize another season where the ratio for models of color is just honestly depressing. It seems as if the industry as a whole is ignoring the beauty of the world. The world is full of color, yet we only see a good 2-3 models of color during the average fashion week show. Intentional or not, this is brainwashing. It's sending a false message to the millions of women that watch these shows and think "this is what a model is". In my eyes, everyone and anyone can be a model. Any woman can slay. We've been taught our entire lives only this, this, and this makes a model. Only these numbers and measurements make a model. These are all lies. Every month, millions of women are being brainwashed to think that the perception of beauty that is defined by the media is the most appealing one. We see women now more than ever getting waist-trainers, plastic surgery, and butt injections to please a society that ultimately does not accept who they truly are. I believe that as the collective consciousness of women rises and we begin to start accepting who we are we will see less and less of such a conditioned, patriarchal society. So many ethnic models dreams are instantly shot when they are told "We already have a black model, we don't need anymore." Seriously – It's 2015 and I'm over it. These designers can praise Rihanna and blast Beyonce as they create their new collections, but when it comes to the actual presentation, no women of color are even represented.
Recently, Harper's Bazaar featured Rihanna on the cover of their March issue and anyone in fashion knows that March and September are the biggest selling months in the magazine industry. I didn't hesitate to purchase the magazine. As soon as I saw it on a newsstand while running errands in the streets of Manhattan, I bought one. After I actually opened the magazine, I just became more and more disappointed. Almost 530 pages of fashion featuring only 7 models of color, 4 of them being the regulars: Naomi Campbell, Joan Smalls, Binx Walton, and Jordan Dunn. As a biracial model, how am I supposed to aspire to become one of these women? I want to look at a magazine and feel inspired, feel the love of fashion that I used to feel that is slowly diminishing. There's a deliberate racism that is going on that the fashion industry keeps dipping their toes in and out of.
It seems as though if you're not Beyonce, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Lupita, or a fashion industry regular, the fashion industry does not care to represent you. Magazines are starting to seem so repetitive to me. When will the same people who have worked at these houses for years retire their seats and allow for new perspectives and ideals of beauty to grace the pages that millions of women read? Imagine if Anna Wintour & Grace Coddington were Asian and Afro-Latina with big curls and a booty. Imagine a world where the fashion houses were multi-ethnic and had CEO's and creative directors of color. We would be looking at a different world.


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A source of fatty acids that will fuel muscles during slower work, allowing muscles to save glycogen and delay fatigue.
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There's a new show opening at the Domino Gallery in Liverpool next Wednesday. It's of work by local artist Jonathon Beaver on the theme Dream of the Dead, Hear from the Living. Back in March, he became the Liverpool University Centre for Archive Studies's first ever artist in residence.
Jonathon started his residency on the anniversary of the death of his grandmother and has been exploring themes of family and local history. The title of the exhibition is taken from one of her superstitions. As he explained:
I want this work to explore the family tree and the phrases, habits and memories that disappear from history so easily".
He's been assisted by University of Liverpool student Beth Grant, who carried out genealogical and local history research in archives across Merseyside as part of her training as an archivist. However, he's also spent time in the Centre for Archives Studies himself, using them to explore records on microfilm and enjoying stitching his work in the search room.
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Robocalypse is a welcome entry on the short list of DS real-time strategy games, balancing a mix of classic real-time strategy gameplay and cartoon-style graphics and humor, as well as incorporating an intuitive control system. The game opens with a mishap at the Thermidoom Factory, maker of military robots and toasters. Somehow, a group of these robots goes rogue and, led by the evil Demolisher, swears to annihilate the human race. The factory's nerdy scientist and buxom PR director quickly create a robotic army of their own and furnish them with the minds of a few World War II veterans who just happened to be taking a free tour of the facility at the time. The story that unfolds, penned by the talent behind SpongeBob SquarePants, only gets goofier and more absurdly humorous from there.
The balance between this humor and the enjoyable gameplay makes for a satisfying RTS. The story mode is composed of many missions that have a handful of varying objectives but the same basic structure. At mission start, you are given a base, a builder/collector unit, and a couple of battle grunts. The object is to use your resources, which in this case are metal scraps and batteries, to build up your army and base. The buildings available can be built only on specific "pods," which significantly limits the size of your base and forces you to manage your choices more closely. The variety of buildings is also limited.
Luckily, this lack of depth is balanced out by the assortment of units at your disposal. Besides the basic soldier units, there are many different types of robots to build. Medic units follow the soldiers around and heal them over time, even during open conflict. Heavy soldier units are slower but pack quite a punch. As the battle rages, units that survive over a certain number of encounters will attain higher ranks, which are indicated next to the unit's health bar. This ranking system increases a unit's damage threshold and attack power, and it's exciting to watch your warriors level up as the battle progresses.
Hero class characters are your most valuable units. Unlike their generic counterparts, the heroes have distinct characteristics and abilities and can be directly controlled. These units vary from Joe Commando, the dual-chaingun-wielding powerhouse, to Spyder, the scout who can turn enemies into large, immobile home appliances. The most satisfying of these heroes are the sergeant and the general. These two hero units can command a small platoon of regular units and also give the platoon special attributes. These heroes make managing your force a tad more efficient. You can have only three hero units on the map at once, which, like the limitations on building, makes choosing units more critical.
The game's controls are wonderfully attuned to the strengths of the DS. The touch screen is used exclusively, which addresses the needs of the RTS genre very well. Tapping on the various icons and buildings on the screen works much like a mouse pointer in PC strategy games, bringing up interactive menus and command options. However, where Robocalypse differs from the classic RTS control scheme is in its troop management system. It is not possible to command regular units individually, but the game intelligently offers you alternatives. Robocalypse integrates an "action flag" system for all different types of unit commands. You tap the action icon that is ever present on the battle map and then issue context-sensitive commands. For instance, if you tap a region on the map, troops will rally to that point and either search or defend it. By tapping a damaged building or unit, a healing unit will make that target a priority. As a whole, this system works well enough to create a fluid and enjoyable experience.
Nevertheless, the control system certainly has its shortcomings--mainly due to the clunky AI of the units. Frequently, only some units will respond to your rally points or targets, and others will be milling about aimlessly, often into enemy territory. It can be difficult to achieve your mission goals when half of your robo-force goes on unintentional suicide missions or stays back at base while the rest of the soldiers on the front need backup. These situations occur often enough to make them frustrating. The direct control of the hero units alleviates the AI issues to some degree, but not entirely.
There are only two multiplayer modes, which thankfully retain the intuitive controls and pleasing gameplay of the story mode. In Domination, you scramble to capture and hold more control points than your opponent. Holding points will slowly add to your total score, and victory is achieved when this total reaches 1,000. Deathmatch, on the other hand, is a bit more straightforward. The object is to amass an army large enough to overpower your enemies' army and destroy each HQ. Although your objectives sound familiar, the humor makes the experience feel fresh, completely changing the typical tone of war. Both modes support up to four players, and the AI assumes control of any armies without a human commander. The multiplayer runs very smoothly, with rare slowdown. Unfortunately, there is no option for single-card download play, but the option to play against computer opponents goes some way to making up for it.
Robocalypse looks great, with visuals that evoke memories of childhood cartoons. Characters move smoothly, and even on the small DS screens the action on the battlefield is never confusing and the information on the maps is easy to read. Equally as strong, the sound fits into the game nicely. Menacing, ominous music seems ripped right out of a cartoon score and complements the action well. It can get a bit repetitive, but games usually do not last long enough for the music to grow irritating. The sound effects are also good, mixing the gunshots and explosions with the silly screams of robots being destroyed. The hero units also occasionally yell their own personal catchphrases, which are campy, but fun.
If you're in the market for a new real-time strategy game on the DS, Robocalypse's tight controls, enjoyable gameplay, and humorous story make it a good choice. It's a shame that there aren't more multiplayer modes to keep you entertained after you've played through the story, but all good things have to come to an end at some point.


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Marriage Counseling: Utilizing Games to lessen Pressure
Relationships are among the the majority of enjoyable but also probably the most painful experiences that individuals go through. It carries by using it the whiff associated with love as well as everlasting happiness, however occasionally you get a load up of thorns rather.
How Do You Be Sure That Your Relationship Is really a Mattress associated with Roses and not Thorns? One of the major things that a contented relationship needs is really a willingness to compromise. But that is a lot more challenging than it appears. Everyone may agree that they must give up, however what happens when the issue is not really a easy and small one? What then? Who Jeopardizes first? I am sure you should have said to your self at one point or any other which sufficient is enough. You will no longer function as the patsy. You are an impartial individual and your companion has entered the road. Maybe.
Maybe your relationship has just disappeared and you are just beginning to realize it. Perhaps your sentiments tend to be more enthusiastic compared to romantic. Maybe you no longer adore your partner.
Quit as being a foolish person! What if I told you the means to fix your relationship strife isn't divorce. Am I angry?
Look around. The number of divorces do you know? A lot. Me personally too. But are they more happy away?
What is the first thing that a separated individual does do? He or she is out and begins looking for partners.
Isn't that unusual? No. A person state that we all need someone to love. Perhaps. I only say that they that somebody and they simply let them go. So please stop becoming foolish.
Why don't you deal with your issues with an easy suggestion? A Game Title.
Games as a Peace Producer: Playing brings about the child within us and causes us to express more than all of us would. We also release canned upward aggravation and forget about psychological thorns in our outbursts of joy and suffering as we successful or unsuccessful. Games combine people with each other and for that reason I would recommend playing together but if you want it's possible to perform from the other. The game turns into a fight only this time around, following its over, you will both really feel refreshed through dropping all that bottled upward pain as well as anger.
Games to Pick From: Attempt picking video games that the two of you like or at best fairly energetic types. You can actually perform hide and seek in the house or anything else. Should you choose prefer handmade cards, choose a game that does not continue for very long and that requires a few considering such as hearts, poker, bridge or even rummy. Keep rating and determine in advance the loss needs to do something for that winner. Chores is not a reward for the winner! If you shed you need to do something which that the other person wants for themselves such as provide them with their favorite massage or prepare all of them their most favorite dinner.
Conclusion: Activities really are a pleasant ambrosia to like and will excite you as a few to dismiss all your worries as well as frustration as well as offer only with the good. The actual frustration and worries won't amazingly vanish, however you can deal with all of them together comfortably and in a great feeling.
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Only 10% of San Diego homeowners are currently underwater.
Attributed to the rising average price of homes in San Diego, fewer homes in the area are considered underwater. In fact, only 10 percent of homeowners in San Diego have negative home equity — 7 percent below the national average, according to Zillow.
San Diego ranks number six in the list of metropolitan areas with the lowest percentage of underwater homes. San Jose has the fewest with only 4.6 percent, followed by Austin, Houston, Los Angeles, Denver, and then San Diego.
Read more on this real estate update by viewing Times of San Diego's article here.