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The characteristic we see present in the early church is humility. This is dismissed by people in the church. Largely, because like so many other biblical concepts, it is twisted and misrepresented.
Humility is the key ingredient for a healthy life and church! However, it is not only the missing characteristic, it is rejected by most people behind closed doors. Again, I appeal to our continuous thirst for the ways of the world over the ways of God.
"That is a group of alpha males… I want people to know that I am in charge… I'm not going to be anyone's doormat…" Humility is so misunderstood. I can assure you, Jesus Christ was not a doormat and at the same time he was anything but an "alpha male" and we can praise God he was neither! The Lord Jesus was incredibly bold and courageous. He was gentle and tender toward others. He laid aside His rights and "humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death." (Phil 2:8) We are to have that kind of attitude!
Here is the essence of humility – we do whatever the will of God is for us to do and say only the things that God wants us to say! The secret to humility is being totally dependent upon God. While He walked among us, every word and action of Jesus Christ flowed from what the Father told and showed Him.
A life of humility does not seek to get ahead. A life of humility seeks to live under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. "Alpha male" is antithetical to "take up your cross daily."
Our problem is that we are so focused on what takes place right now until we forget the state of eternity. Jesus said, "…the last shall be first and the first shall be last." It may be that many who are filled with pride wanting to be first are going to end up last while those who are surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus and demonstrate humility are going to be first. "First" not because they pushed and shoved but because they bowed and surrendered to the King.
So today, will you only do those things that your Lord wants you to do? Will you do it with the attitude our Lord demonstrated? Will you only say things that are true? Will they be spoken in love? Will you find freedom from trying to prove your importance by finding your identity in Jesus Christ?


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While the charm of a finely crafted shirt or a kurta remains the central article of any man's treasured wardrobe, the selection of bottom-wear—be it a sleek pair of trousers or a loose, flowing garment—lends the attire its gravity, establishing its original character. In keeping with this belief, Anita Dongre's striking collection of men's bottoms, which includes churidars, dhoti pants, and Aligarhi trousers, is a sight to behold. Our catalogue features trousers for men and handcrafted dhotis that are made from fine spun cotton linen or silk, perfectly stitched to optimize comfort, durability, and style. The colour spectrum we employ for our handwoven pants for men is basic with monotones of pearl white, soft gold, royal blue, and classic black. These single shades express an intentional emphasis on minimalism to graciously bring out the colours of the bandhgala, kurta, or sherwani that accompanies the ensemble. Our label is dedicated to preserving the traditional heritage of a churidar, dhoti, or a pair of handcrafted pants for men, and any wearer will find that each of our contemporary luxury creations pays homage to the original vestment's sartorial lineage.
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The Wonder Years… And a pigeon named Hank
If you didn't already know, Philadelphia pop punk band The Wonder Years were in town for two days and we had the opportunity to speak to them just before their gig at TAB. It couldn't have been any more spontaneous — the interview was held at the lift lobby of a hotel along Orchard Road!
It was the band's virgin experience here in Singapore and they admitted that before embarking on their first South East Asian tour to Bangkok, Singapore and Manila, they'd "never been to any Southeast Asian country on holiday or as a band". Confessing their collective ignorance about our tiny island, they were humbly honest about their (lack of ) prior knowledge about Singapore and had even asked a local crew member if English was a language spoken here. "We had no idea [about what Singapore had to offer] and we were flattered someone asked us to play here."
That said, the boys feel that it isn't such a bad thing not having any "preconceived notion about any country". Because then, you can "dive right in and experience it as it should be without assuming something about it".
The band will be heading to the Philippines for the Bazooka Rocks Festival after their show tonight in Singapore. Asked about the massive festivals they've done and which one left the biggest impact on the band, the boys uniformly agreed on the three: Warped Tour (USA), Groezrock (Belgium) and the Slam Dunk Festival (Leeds, UK). But they added that since each event took place in a different venue, the experiences were unique and incomparable.
Next year, The Wonder Years will be playing at the Soundwave Festival in Australia, headlined by Metallica, Garbage and Blink-182. When asked how it feels to play with these big bands, the boys see it as a stepping stone for their career. "It's a real gig, we don't play covers at the bars that you go to with your shitty friends. This is real, this is what we do, and we work really hard, and this paints a better picture of what we get to do."
They're especially excited to meet American veteran bands, The Offspring and Fozzy. That eagerness was further expressed when they began bantering incoherently amongst themselves about Fozzy lead singer, Chris Jericho, and WWE. Male wrestling talk… Yes. Moving on.
"You get to learn a lot from bands like that and it can be very rewarding to talk to some of these guys."
These tours also give The Wonder Years the chance to meet and exchange expertise with other bands. "You get to learn a lot from bands like that and it can be very rewarding to talk to some of these guys." And it doesn't necessarily have to be music tips, but advice on, say, flying. For instance, Ryan Key from Yellowcard was said to "know more about frequent flyer miles than anyone on the planet" with his intensive research on airline mileage. "He's a Diamond member. He (gave) us tips on how to get cheap and free luggage check-ins and such."
Talking about flying, have you noticed the pigeon mascot in the band's music videos or album art? We were curious about how Hank (yes, the pigeon has a name!) came about, and the boys had a lot to say:
"The first thing with pigeons is that our old keyboardist had a vendetta against them. They just started talking about dirty birds everywhere. He hates them. So we decided to put it as the cover of a 7" we did. It's called Won't Be Pathetic Forever… Then we started adopting the pigeon as a sort of a mascot. Not the particular Hank pigeon, but a pigeon in general.
"We were not very welcomed, but we didn't need to be welcomed, we were gonna create our own welcome."
If you wanna get some ideology behind it, it's because as we started progressing as a band, not a lot of people paid attention to us or cared if we were there or not. We were not very welcomed, but we didn't need to be welcomed, we were gonna create our own welcome. If no one wanted to book us, we would book ourselves. If no one wanted to put our records, we'd put out our own records. If no one wanted to manage our band, we'd manage ourselves. Didn't matter. That's the same way a pigeon lives; everyone across the board hates pigeons. They're unwelcomed yet they flourish everywhere.
Casey had a friend in college that did costume work and she put a lot of hard work building (the mascot). We had it in the car and we said, well, do we name it? And Casey immediately said, Hank. His name is Hank. Now it has a Twitter and Facebook (account)."
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I am a full-time clinician and my predominant areas of interest are inpatient diabetes – in particular peri-operative diabetes care, the management of diabetes-related emergencies, and the 'diabetic foot'. I have been a consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and general medicine at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital since 2004. In 2017 I was awarded a PhD in Inpatient Diabetes by the University of East Anglia (UEA), and also became a Honorary Professor of Medicine at the UEA in 2019. My focus has always been on improving the care of patients with diabetes.
In 2019 I was ranked fourth in the world for my work on a life-threatening diabetic complication called Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) by Expertscape, an organisation that lists and ranks physicians from around the world. I want to make Norwich shine and it's nice that the work we've done here in Norwich has been recognised. I'm fortunate that I have colleagues who allow me to work on the things I enjoy.
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Canadians with lung disease report social isolation, self-blame and delayed treatment because of stigma surrounding their disease.
According to a recent survey of 1500 Canadians, created by The Canadian Lung Association, stigma plays a significant part in the physical and mental well-being of Canadians with lung disease. For instance, the survey showed that more than half of the respondents with lung cancer experience social isolation and see their family and friends less often since their diagnosis.
Furthermore, 42 per cent of those with lung cancer feel less deserving of help, while 1 in 3 Canadians with COPD – 30 per cent– (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) feel guilty or ashamed of their diagnosis.
"We strongly believe that there is no room for stigma when it comes to lung disease. Everyone deserves to be able to breathe. We need to be there to support those living with lung disease, and change the public perception of it," says The Canadian Lung Association president and CEO, Terry Dean.
"It's incredibly heartbreaking that those who struggle to breathe have the added burden of social stigmatization and resulting isolation."
The survey looked at asthma, lung cancer, COPD and other chronic lung diseases. The greatest concern for those with lung cancer seemed to be the isolation perceived by those who have or care for someone with lung cancer. COPD showed similar results in terms of isolation experienced by those who have or care for someone with COPD, with 39 per cent of those who have COPD reporting social isolation.
Stigma surrounding asthma seemed to stem from misunderstanding of what asthma is. Shockingly, 1 in 4 respondents (24 per cent) without asthma reported they believe asthma can be overcome by good attitude. This complements the findings of those who have asthma. More than half of the respondents (53 per cent) with asthma reported that it has been suggested to them that asthma is not a serious disease. Added to that, 1 in 4 (26 per cent) have felt judged or stigmatized for using an inhaler in public.
Both patients and researchers demonstrate that stigma leads to poorer outcomes for people living with lung disease.
"No matter how or who gets lung disease, everyone deserves positive outcomes," Dean concludes.
Survey highlights:
- 11 per cent of Canadians (without COPD) believe people who smoke deserve COPD
- 38 per cent of Canadians who have, know or care for someone with COPD report social isolation
- 55 per cent of Canadians who have lung cancer report social isolation due to stigma
- 45 per cent of Canadians who have lung cancer report putting off doctor visits due to self-blame
- 68 per cent believe that those who smoke and develop COPD deserve the same sympathy as those who have never smoked and developed the disease
- 55 per cent of respondents would feel empathy if someone they knew had lung cancer
- 24 per cent of people with asthma have heard that it can be overcome with a good attitude
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Specialists at the NYU Langone Transplant Institute provide our patients with exceptional care that incorporates the latest technological advancements in heart, kidney, liver, lung, and pancreas transplantation. We are also among the few hospitals that perform heart–lung, heart–kidney, liver–kidney, and kidney–pancreas transplants. Our facilities include modern testing sites and dedicated inpatient surgical and intensive care units, as well as a multidisciplinary outpatient transplant clinic.
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|Anisa Bhutia
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|Kalimpong and Its Cosmopolitan Enclave: 'Lost Town' in the Eastern Himalayas
|Anup Shekhar Chakraborty
|Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Political Studies, Netaji Institute for Asian Studies, Kolkata, India
|Enduring Islam and 'Muslimness' in Trans-Himalayas: Some Reflections from the Case of the Gorkha Muslims and Tibetan Muslims in the Eastern Himalayan Town of Darjeeling, India
|Amanda Taylor, Claire Blaser, and Martin Brooks*
|Postgraduate (MA) Student, SOAS, University of London, London, UK; *Postgraduate Associate, SOAS, University of London
|New Insights into Colonial Encounters in the Himalaya
|Amar BK
|PhD Candidate, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
|Gender and Suffering among Urban Woman in Nepal
|Aidan Seale-Feldman
|Postdoctoral Research Associate and Lecturer, Bioethics Program, University of Virginia, Virginia, USA
|Thinking with Ghosts: Bhut laagyo, Hysteria, and the Politics of Conceptualization
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|Program Coordinator, RENEW International, New Jersey, USA
|Religion and Ritual in Contemporary Nepali Society: Expanding and Transforming Continuities in Khalikhane Ritual Practices
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|PhD Candidate, Department of Anthropology, Cornell University, New York, USA
|Unsecured Volumes: Prognostic Politics and Infrastructural Futures in Nepal
|Bryony Whitmarsh
|Associate Dean (Global Engagement), Faculties of Creative and Cultural Industries and Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK
|From Darbar to Sañgrahalaya: Creating New History in the Narayanhiti Palace, Nepal
|Bhim Narayan Regmi
|Lecturer, Central Department of Linguistics, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
|Additional Official Language Policy of Nepal: A Review
|Chiranjibi Bhandari
|Assistant Professor, Department of Conflict, Peace and Development Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
|Revisiting Ex-Combatants: Past Assumptions and Present Realities
|Dipak Bahadur Adhikari
|Lecturer of Economics at Patan Multiple Campus, Lalitpur, Nepal
|Informal Economy and Its Contribution to Poverty Reduction in Urban Area of Nepal
|Harsha Man Maharjan
|Researcher, Martin Chautari, Kathmandu, Nepal
|From Media Accountability to Violence: Audience Participation and Opposition in the Proposed LED Bulb Procurement Episode on Social Media
|Isha Gharti
|PhD Candidate, Chiangmai University, Chiangmai, Thailand
|Development and Shifting Identities of Nepal's Marginalized Communities
|Jinglu Song, Bo Huang, and Rishikesh Pandey
|Department of Urban Planning and Design, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Hong Kong; Institute of Space and Earth Information Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T.; School of Development and Social Engineering, Pokhara University, Pokhara, Nepal
|The Determinants of Disaster – Resilience in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal: An Assessment of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience in Nepal after 2015 Earthquake
|Jeevan Baniya, Tracy Ghale, Nilima Rai*, Amit Gautam*, and Lacchindra Maharjan
|Assistant Director, Senior Research Associate, *Research Associate, Social Science Baha, Kathmandu, Nepal; Save the Children, Kathmandu, Nepal
|Why Children Matter: Vulnerabilities and Needs of Children in Disasters
|Katherine Cheng
|MA Student in Development Studies, York University, Ontario, Canada
|Global China or South-South Neighbour? A Case Study of Health Aid from Beijing to Kathmandu
|Lata Gautam, Agatha Grela, Jaya Satyal, and Sharad Gajuryal
|School of Life Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK; School of Human and Social Sciences, University of West London, London, UK; Annapurna Neuro Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal; Central Ayurveda Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
|Understanding the Nature of Sexual Assault Cases in Nepal Through a Forensic Lens
|Mitra Pariyar
|Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Leverhulme), Kingston University, London, UK
|Dalit Conversion: Nepal's Silent Enlightenment
|Mizuki Watanabe
|Assistant Professor, Faculty of International Tourism Management, Department of International Tourism Management, Tokyo University, Tokyo, Japan
|The Social and Economic Life of Indian Muslim Migrations in Kathmandu
|Manoj Suji*, Nilima Rai,* and Sambriddhi Kharel
|*Research Associate, Social Science Baha; Board Member, Social Science Baha, Kathmandu, Nepal
|Role of Actors and Institutions in Translating the 2030 Agenda for Gender Equality Commitments in National Discourse: A Case Study of Nepal
|Krishna Adhikari, Gopal Nepali, and David N. Gellner
|Research Fellow, School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK; Samata Foundation, Lalitpur, Nepal; Professor of Social Anthropology, University of Oxford
|Dalits in the School Curriculum in Nepal
|Nabin Maharjan and Richard C. Mitchell
|Ph.D. Candidate, Child and Youth Studies Department, Brock University, Ontario, Canada; Professor of Child and Youth Studies, Child and Youth Studies Department, Brock University
|The UNCRC and Global Childhoods: Transdisciplinary Reflections from Nepal
|Narendra Bahadur Saud
|Project Coordinator at Pro Public (NGO) and Faculty (Part-time) at White House Graduate School of Management, Kathmandu, Nepal
|Storytelling and Realization: An Organic Way to Collective Consciousness and Social Cohesion
|Nokmedemla Lemtur
|PhD Student, Centre for Modern Indian Studies, Georg-August Universtität Göttingen, Germany
|Labour in the High Himalayas: Recruitment and Agency of Mountaineering Expedition Labour on Nanga Parbat and Everest (1922 – 1939)
|Obindra B. Chand, Shophika Regmi, Abriti Arjyal, Chandani Kharel, and Sushil C. Baral
|Qualitative Research Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Research Coordinator, Research Manager, Managing Director, HERD International, Kathmandu, Nepal
|Use of Data for Decision Making in Planning Process of Local Health System in Nepal: A Critical Note on Problems and Prospects
|Pearly Wong
|PhD Student, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin, USA
|Development (In)Convenience: Agrarian Change and the Experience of Development in Dakshinkali, Nepal
|Prem Phyak and Bal Krishna Sharma
|Assistant Professor and Head, Department of English Education, Central Department of Education, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal; Assistant Professor, University of Idaho, Idaho, USA
|Entangled Relationship between Neoliberalism, English and Ethnolinguistic Activism in Nepal
|Pritisha Shrestha
|PhD Student, Rhetoric and Composition, Syracuse University, New York, USA
|Bold, Brahmin and Banned: Recovering History's Unsung Rhetoric of a Revolutionary Woman of Nepal
|Pooja Chaudhary, Dogendra Tumsa*, Bipin Upadhyaya*, and Sanjaya Mahato
|Advocate affiliated with the Nepal Bar Association, Kathmandu, Nepal; *Statistician, Social Science Baha, Kathmandu, Nepal; Independent Researcher
|The Untouchables: Prevalence of Sexual Relationship during Menstrual Period
|Ravindra Nyaupane, Mike Pretious, and Suvash Khadka
|PhD Candidate, Swansea University, Wales, UK; Senior Lecturer, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland; University of South Wales, UK
|Issues in the Development of Community-Led Tourism in Nepal – the Example of Dhorpatan
|Richard Bownas
|Associate Professor, Political Science and International Affairs, University of Northern Colorado, Colorado, USA
|Measuring Caste Discrimination in Urban and Rural Nepal: Some Empirical Approaches
|Rajeev Rai
|PhD Student, Department of International Relations, Sikkim University
|Opening of Sikkim as a sbas yul[1]: Examining the Historical Narratives and Its Acceptance
|Samjhana Shakya
|Graduate Assistant and PhD Candidate, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Arkansas, USA
|Perspectives of Service Providers of Criminal Justice System on Help Seeking and Service Utilization Behaviors of Domestic Violence Survivors in Nepal
|Sara Bertotti
|PhD Candidate in Law and Graduate Teaching Assistant, PG course International Protection of Human Rights, SOAS, University of London, London, UK
|Translating Hybridity and Change: The 2006 Comprehensive Peace Accord of Nepal
|Shak Bahadur Budhathoki
|Education Coordinator, MercyCorps Nepal, Patan, Nepal
|Improving Learning Outcome through School Improvement Plan (SIP)
|Shangrila Joshi
|The Evergreen State College, Washington, USA
|Neoliberalization, Climate Change, and Community Forestry in Nepal
|Shobhit Shakya
|Junior Research Fellow and PhD Student, Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
|Guthis Abroad: Catering to the Social Needs Amongst the Newar Diaspora
|Saroj G.C.
|Course Facilitator, Masters in Philosophy, Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, Nepal Open University, Kathmandu, Nepal
|Nation Narrated in Government School Textbooks of Nepal
|Sanjaya Mahato, Rupesh Kumar Sah, and Pooja Chaudhary
|Final Year PhD Student at GSSR, Warsaw, Poland; Under Secretary, Federal Parliament Secretariat, Kathmandu, Nepal; Advocate affiliated with the Nepal Bar Association, Kathmandu, Nepal
|Legislators' Engagement in Policy Making and Post-Legislative Scrutiny in Nepalese Parliament Since 1991
|Sanjay Sharma
|PhD Student, National University of Singapore, Singapore
|Industry Under the Open Sky: A Political Economy of Brick Kilns in Nepal
|Sanjay Sharma
|PhD Student, National University of Singapore, Singapore
|'Invisible Counterparts' of the 'Warrior Gentlemen': Tracing Out the Mobilities of Gurkha Women
|Sujit Shrestha
|Postdoctoral Fellow and Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Anthropology, Emory University, Georgia, USA
|Is Land to Male as Shelter is to Female? Gendering the Politics of Land and Shelter in Kathmandu's Sukumbasi Settlements
|Sauharda Rai, Bonnie Nicole Kaiser, and Brandon A. Kohrt
|PhD Student, Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington - Seattle, Washington, USA; Assistant Professor, Anthropology, University of San Diego, California, USA; Charles and Sonia Akman Professor of Global Psychiatry, The George Washington University, Washington DC, USA
|Recovery Narratives in Global Mental Health: Understanding the Benefits and Harms of Mental Health Service User's Storytelling in Nepal
|Sapana Basnet Bista, Shaurabh Sharma, Rose Khatri, and Padam Simkhada
|PhD Researcher, Public Health Institute, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK; Inclusion Project Manager, Humanity and Inclusion International, Bangladesh; Programme Leader, Public Health Institute, Liverpool John Moores University; Professor of International Public Health, Public Health Institute, Liverpool John Moores University
|Indiscriminating Earthquake Discriminatory Aid: Effectiveness of Blanket Approach to Aid Distribution to People with Disabilities
|SeSe Ma
|Master's Student, Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
|Centering Himalayan Stray Dogs: Reframing the Narrative of Non-Human Being Subjectivity and Agency
|Stefanie Lotter
|Senior Teaching Fellow, Anthropology, SOAS, University of London
|Collecting Loss and Displaying Absence: Curating the Earthquake
|Sabin Ninglekhu
|Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
|Heritage and its Discontentments: Reclaiming Newar Urbanism
|Thomas Robertson
|Executive Director, U.S. Educational Foundation (Fulbright Nepal), Kathmandu, Nepal
|Changing Kathmandu: Land, Water, and Public Space Through the Decades
|Toya Nath Bhattarai
|PhD Candidate, Kathmandu University, School of Education
|Controversy Over Medium of Education in Nepal: Some Milestones
|Tek Bahadur Dong
|OneSeed Expeditions, Regional Director for Nepal and Bhutan
|Cultural Tourism: An Ethnographic Study of Home-Stay in Briddim, Rasuwa, Nepal
|Wolfram Schaffar
|Affiliated Researcher, Senior Research Fellow, International Institute for Asia Studies (IIAS) Leiden, The Netherlands
|Gross National Happiness, Law and Transformation: Comparative Aspects of Local Alternative Development Paradigms
|Yasuko Fujikura
|Research Fellow of JSPS, Institute of Research in Humanities, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
|Dealing with Marginality: Gender and Caste in Western Nepal
|Yangchen Dolker Gurung and Khem Shreesh
|Research Associate, Social Science Baha, Kathmandu, Nepal; Independent Researcher
|Summer Farmers, Winter Traders: Transient Migrants of Mustang
Dignity Without Danger: Collaboratively Analysing Stigma and Taboos to Develop Innovative Strategies to Address Menstrual Exclusion in Nepal
Panel Convener: Sara Parker, Reader in Development Studies, Department of Sociology, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK; Madhusudan Subedi, Professor, Central Department of Sociology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal; and Stefanie Lotter SOAS, Senior Teaching Fellow and Research Fellow, University of London, London, UK
Proposed Chair: Professor Mira Mishra or Professor Bindu Pokhrel
Proposed Discussant: TBC
Panel Abstract: Women and girls in Nepal lack basic rights to a dignified menstruation. This means that they suffer inhumane and degrading treatment which includes abuse and violence (SDG3,5,6). Exclusionary practices, stigmas and taboos around menstruation, underpinned by traditional beliefs and cultural heritage practices, prevent women and girls from fully participating in economic and social life, impacting negatively on school attendance and employment (SDG4,8). Existing research in Nepal demonstrates current programmes and initiatives 'have not adequately redressed the misconceptions, taboos and harmful cultural and traditional practices surrounding menstrual health" (PSI 2017 p9).
The British Academy Global Challenges Research (BA/GCRF) funded project 'Dignity Without Danger' aims to work with local partners, utilise creative ethnographic methods, provide training to gain a deeper insight into the diversity of beliefs and cultural practices that surround menstruation in Nepal. By exploring and connecting disparate stories, artefacts and narratives, we will deepen understanding enabling local stakeholders to challenge exclusionary practices. This will directly impact on current initiatives to enable women and girls accessing their rights to reproductive health, dignity and enhance sustainable human development (SDG3.7, 17).
This panel draws together the three main sections of the research project which began in Sept 2018, the academic 'research team', the field researchers and the partners to provide a space to critically reflect not only on the research findings but also of the research process.
Presenters: Madhusudan Subedi, Sara Parker, B. K. Shrestha, NGO partners, and Laxmi Dhital
Affiliations: Professor, Central Department of Sociology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal; Reader in Development Studies, Department of Sociology, Liverpool John Moores University, UK; Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal
Paper Abstract: In order to reduce the suffering, discrimination and violence against menstruating women and girls, and to promote partnership for sustainable human development, we have identified a need to work with local actors and communities. Previous research highlighted the need for a multi-sector, multi-agency, evidence based research approach in order to uncover and challenge discriminatory practices and produce policy and practical recommendations (Standing & Parker 2018). Research needs to be more collaborative and participatory in nature if it is to realise its full potential but what do we mean by this? A diverse range of terms are found within participatory approaches to research such as Participatory Research (PR), Action Research (AR), Participatory Action Research (PAR), Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) and Collaborative Research (CR) to name a few.
The project utilises a collaborative action research paradigm (Ozerdem & Bowd 2016, Beebejaun et al 2014)) and inductive qualitative creative ethnographic methods to deliver a study that will engage local populations (across ages, castes and genders) that capture local voices, relate to oral history and text based sources as well as explore experiences and cultural norms (stigmas, taboos and exclusionary practices). This evidence based research will inform policies and practices.
In this BA/GCRF funded project we are working with academics, NGO partners and researchers working in the field of menstrual health on the ground, to build research capacity in Nepal, and co-design the research process by embedding training into the plan of action. Partners were selected to represent the 3 key sustainable development goals connected with menstruation namely health (SD3), education (SDG 4), water and sanitation (SDG 7) with all having a strong focus on gender (SDG 5). This will strengthen links between policy makers, practitioners and researchers to develop more effective sustainable partnerships (SDG17) and facilitate strong pathways to impact. Through conducting collaborative action research we will unravel untold, often secret, forms of intangible heritage surrounding menstruation, held within diverse practices and traditional belief systems. Navigating discursive fields will enable us and our partners to ultimately promote dignified periods for menstruating women and girls in Nepal with potential for application in other cultures who practice menstrual exclusion.
This paper reflects on how these partners were engaged in a meaningful 'genuine' manner in the research process and how we addressed one of the main limitations of collaborative participatory research which is engaging participants in all stages of the research process including research design, data analysis and dissemination (Parker 2005). The paper will draw on theories of participatory development and collaborative action research and make recommendations for others engaged in this type of collaborative research.
Presenters: Stefanie Lotter, Rajya Gurung*, and Lina Baniya*
Affiliations: Senior Teaching Fellow and Research Fellow, SOAS, University of London, UK; *Senior Researchers, Dignity Without Danger, Department of Sociology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Paper Abstract: Much media coverage and many NGOs focus on the traditional but now illegal Chhaupadi practice (seclusion in menstruation huts, unfit for human occupation), which deems menstruating women not only as 'impure', and polluting, but also banishes menstruating women temporarily from their home (Crawford et at 2014, PSI 2017, Standing and Parker 2018) Focusing on the practice of Chhaupadi however conceptually belittles the common challenges women face outside this extreme practice in the geographical region of Humla/Jumla (Parker & Standing 2019). Depending on religion, ethnicity, caste and geography; menstruating women and girls are variously prohibited from cooking, eating with family, looking in mirrors, visiting temples, going to school or work, farming activity and physical contact with men.
A key aim of this research is to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the complexities, practices and concepts that act as and barriers preventing change within communities. The research explores also solutions negotiated within the field of practice to enable women and girls to take up the right to have a dignified period, sexual and reproductive rights, and their human right to be free from discrimination (SDG 3,5).
In order to explore the width of cultural practices, detailed ethnographic research has been conducted over a 5 month period between Feb and June 2019 by 6 researchers working on two teams 'West ' and 'East' who between them have visited all 7 provinces. By immersing themselves in the field and working with key partners on the ground, a rich set of data has been generated and co-analysed in order to identify the complexities of menstruation knowledge beliefs and practices in Nepal.
This paper will reflect on the findings from the first two months of the project and provide the initial insights from the two research teams drawing out the similarities and differences between geographical regions and different ethnic groups within Nepal to establish key themes of further enquiries. This deeper understanding of the diverse menstrual practices and their underlying concepts will enable us to work with our partners to eventually support the development of more effective strategies to address stigma and taboos surrounding menstruation.
Paper Abstract: There is a growing body of literature advocating researchers become more critically reflexive in the research process especially when the research process is qualitative, or action-oriented, in nature (Baxter & Eyles 1999, Davies 1999, England 1994, Greenwood 2003, Pain 2003, Pollner & Emerson 2001, Punch 1994, Rose 1997,). "Reflexivity can simply be defined as viewing the self and data in a critical self-detached manner" (Grbich 2004: 71). But the question is how to do this in practice especially when working in a research team.
Denzin and Lincoln (1994: 3) argue that "research is an interactive process shaped by his or her personal history, biography, gender, social class, race and ethnicity, and those of the people in the setting". Fieldwork is a dialogical process that is structured by both researchers and participants and requires greater reflection by the researcher on these dynamics in order to promote more inclusive methods that are sensitive to the power relations embedded within fieldwork (England 1994). Whilst there have been calls for researchers to reflect more critically on the role of the 'gate keepers', 'key informants' 'participants' and 'friends' consulted along the way (Hammersley & Atkinson 1995) there has been little attention to including the reflections of the researchers and gatekeepers on their role and impact on the research process. In order to capture the experiences and enable critical reflections to be made the researchers have kept diaries to provide a record of their experiences of the research process.
Research in the field of development is renowned for being inherently complex and rigour is gained through systematic note keeping and recording of information and through feeding the information back into the field for triangulation (Gorard & Taylor 2004, Kincheloe & Berry 2004, Mellor 2001, Zeni 1998). During this project academics and researchers have been requested to keep reflexive field diaries to document conversations, experiences, observations and feelings as part of the research process. This data contributes to the reflective process of the research team and acknowledges the researcher's subjective positionality on the data collected. Extracts from the diaries and a reflective workbook was used to identity issues which may emerge from research process and also to reflect on the partner's involvement in supporting the research process. An analysis of these diaries provide the basis of this paper to capture the opportunities and challenges of conducting field work in research teams and to add to the discourse on reflexivity and immersing oneself in the 'field'. The paper will share the key insights gained and make recommendations for future research.
From Epicentre to Aftermath: Ethnographic and Historical Views of Post-Earthquake Nepal (double panel)
Panel Convener: Jeevan Baniya, Assistant Director, Social Science Baha
Panel Abstract: This double panel presents six papers emerging from two multi-year transdisciplinary international research projects: Expertise, Labour and Mobility in Nepal's Post-Conflict, Post-Disaster Reconstruction (based at University of British Columbia with funding from the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) and After the Earth's Violent Sway: The Tangible and Intangible Legacies of a Natural Disaster (based at SOAS University of London with funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council).
Combining historical and ethnographic perspectives, panelists examine the 2015 earthquake aftermath in terms of reconstruction dynamics and political developments while also examining historical contexts and questions of causation. Bina Limbu considers the recent trend of building one-room houses to question the relationship between post-disaster reconstruction and Nepali understandings of family, domestic space, and ownership, pointing out how relief efforts often problematically assume the equivalence of house and property with home and belonging. Manoj Suji examine how reconstruction dynamics tend to fold disaster-affected households into both greater exposure to cash-based economies, and to a greater "financialization" of some aspects of their lives, social relations, and subjectivities. Michael Hutt considers what role the 2015 quakes had in breaking the seven-year constitutional deadlock and how the disaster formed the backdrop for approval of a relatively conservative, status-quo federal structure. Mark Liechty analyzes the aftermaths of previous Nepal earthquakes to rethink understandings of disaster causation by moving away from historicist models to a perspective of contingent possibility within the radically new "epistemological field" opened up in the disaster aftermath. John Whelpton examines how earthquakes from 1934 onward shaped popular consciousness of vulnerability and preparedness and to what extent earlier disasters prompted implementation of preventive measures—from astrological to architectural. And finally, Jeevan Baniya analyzes post-quake op-ed articles from five major Nepali dailies to trace emerging discourses related to relief, recovery and reconstruction.
Paper 1: Reconstruction and the Rise of One-roomed Houses in Rural Nepal
Presenter: Bina Limbu
Affiliation: Research Associate, Social Science Baha, Kathmandu, Nepal
Paper Abstract: In the four years after the 2015 earthquake, some considerable progress has been seen in the private housing reconstruction. Starting with the establishment of NRA followed by Reconstruction Act 2072 and execution of Rural Housing and Reconstruction Program (RHRP), various reconstruction policies and provisions most notably, the private housing grant disbursement guidelines have been introduced and implemented with the objective to facilitate 'earthquake resilient houses'. Out of thousands of affected families or 'beneficiaries', several families have rebuilt 'one-roomed house' adopting one of the government-prescribed designs. Although there might be multiple reasons behind adoption of the one-roomed houses, dissenting voices and dissatisfactions have been expressed against such house questing usefulness and appropriateness of the house as well as the whole concepts of 'owner-driven reconstruction' and 'building back better'.
In this paper, based on several months of ethnographic work in two sites of Dhading and Sindhupalchowk districts of Nepal during 2018 and 2019, we try to address two major questions in regards to the one-roomed house: a) What are the key factors that have led some earthquake affected families or beneficiaries build a one-roomed house? And; b) How do the affected families perceive rebuilding of one roomed-house and, why?
Paper 2: Earthquakes and Cashflows: Disaster Financialization and the Microdynamics of Disaster Capitalism in Nepal
Presenters: Manoj Suji1 (on behalf of co-Presenters Philippe Le Billon2 & Dinesh Paudel3)
Affiliations: 1Research Associate, Social Science Baha; 2Professor, Department of Geography & Liu Institute for Global Issues, University of British Columbia, Canada; 3Assistant Professor, Department of Sustainable Development, Appalachian State University, USA
Paper Abstract: The literature on the political economy of post-disaster reconstruction tends to contrast two arguments. One is that the victims of disaster are dispossessed as a result of 'disaster capitalism' processes, and the other is that people benefit from greater opportunities and improve their lives as a result of the post-disaster reconstruction boom and 'building back better'. This paper engages with these two contrasting perspectives and seeks to provide a more nuanced account through a case study of post-earthquake reconstruction in Nepal in three locations (Bhaktapur, Dhading and Sindhupalchok). We introduce the concept of 'disaster financialization' to capture not only the integration of disaster-affected households into a 'cash-based' reconstruction economy, but also a 'financialization' of some aspects of their lives, social relations, and subjectivities. Contrasting experiences across three different reconstruction areas, we suggest that highlight that not all categories of households and aspects of live have been financialized. Processes of financialization reflect a diversity of factors, including local economic contexts, ousehold composition, and the behaviour of financial institutions such as banks and cooperatives.
Paper 3: Accelerating a Status Quo? The 2015 Earthquakes and Nepal's New Constitution
Presenter: Michael Hutt
Affiliation: SOAS, University of London
Paper Abstract: Two national-level institutional developments occurred within months of the earthquakes that struck Nepal in April and May 2015. These were: (a) the drafting and promulgation of a new national constitution; and (b) the establishment of a National Reconstruction Presenterity (NRA). The urgency felt by the leaders of Nepal's three largest parties to reach a constitutional settlement was plainly apparent. They signed a Sixteen-Point Agreement on the basic principles of the new constitution on 8 June, just 45 days after the Gorkha earthquake, and the constitution was promulgated on 20 September 2015. Although a Constituent Assembly had been elected in April 2008 with the task of producing a new constitution within two years, Nepal's government and state institutions had been functioning under an Interim Constitution since January 2007. Thus, a constitution that had been promised but not delivered for over seven years was eventually completed and promulgated within a timeframe of just a little over 100 days.
In contrast to this, the Bill to establish the NRA was not passed in parliament until 16 December 2015 and no staff (other than its CEO) were appointed to it until January 2016. When these developments are viewed in outline—from a distance, as it were—there would seem to be a direct causal relationship between the earthquake of 25 April 2015 and the prioritisation and 'fast-tracking' of what was in certain respects a relatively conservative constitution. As such, this Nepali case would appear to be a classic example of the reinstatement of an 'accelerated status quo', described by Pelling and Dill (2010) as one of the possible political outcomes of a natural disaster.
Drawing upon conversations and interviews conducted in Nepal over the winter of 2017-18 and a close reading of media discourse and political analysis from 2015, this paper will examine and assess the extent of this supposed causality in some detail. Given that the most radical change ushered in by the new constitution is the introduction of a federal structure, particular attention will be paid to the evolution of the debate on this key issue.
Presenter: Mark Liechty
Affiliation: University of Illinois
Paper Abstract: One of the principle challenges of post-disaster analysis is attributing causation: What causes a disaster's aftermath? Heeding Watts' (1983) warning against crudely attributing causation to the disaster itself, scholars have increasingly turned toward historical approaches that link outcomes to pre-disaster sociopolitical dynamics. Disasters lead to "critical junctures" and "tipping points" that "trigger" events unfolding in the disaster's wake (e.g., Pelling and Dill 2010). In this paper I argue that the "critical junctures" paradigm shares limitations with "path dependency" theory from which it derives (David 2000), namely a tendency toward historicism—a functionalist teleology better able to explain continuity than change (Kay 2005:553). As an alternative, I use Foucault's understanding of "conditions of possibility" (1970:xxii, cf. Popper 1957) as a way of rethinking agency/causation away from individual subjects, events, or even historical conditions toward , instead, the new, radically-destabilized "epistemological field" emerging in the disaster's aftermath. In this new epistemological field earlier forms of subjectivity (social organization), knowledge (history), and structure (power) still exist but now in profoundly transformed and contingent material and epistemological "modalities of order" in which no outcomes are "locked in" and no "tipping points" lead to inevitable outcomes. This paper examines a series of devastating earthquakes in Nepal (1934, 1988, 2015) to consider how post-disaster "epistemological fields" open up new "conditions of possibility" within which new ideas, actions, and outcomes become thinkable and possible in ways that pre-disaster historical conditions could not have predicted.
Presenter: John Whelpton
Affiliation: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Paper Abstract: Following the great earthquake of 12 January 1934, awareness of the continuing threat was preserved through the frequent occurrence of lesser tremors and the memories of earthquake survivors, by officially-provided advice, starting with the recommendations of John Auden, published in Nepali translation in the Gorkhapatra in July 1934 and included in Brahma Shamsher's Nepalko Mahabhukampa and continuing with a warning in 1941 to stay outdoors on 25 April, when a similar conjunction of planets to that of 1934 would occur. Although there were few casualties in the Kathmandu Valley, the earthquakes of 1980, 1988 and 2011, which over the whole country killed 125, 721 and 11 people respectively, provided more vivid reminders of the danger. The 1988 event, as well as prompting political recriminations that foreshadowed on a much smaller-scale those of 2015, led to increased official attention and to the establishment of the National Society for Earthquake Technology (NSET) which was at the forefront of efforts to retrofit existing buildings and promote better safety standards for new ones. In the 1990s warnings of the potential for catastrophic casualties in the increasingly densely populated Valley were also frequently voiced in the expanding private press and in 1999 an annual Earthquake Safety Day was instituted on the anniversary of the 1934 quake. Some of Nepal's efforts were hailed as setting a model for South Asia as a whole and the earthquake of 2015 showed the resilience of retrofitted school buildings and the efficacy of the `Drop, cover and hold on' advice when actually followed. However 2015 also showed that National Building Code guidelines had not been properly followed and that the most of the population had not been aware of official advice on how to protect themselves.
Presenter: Jeevan Baniya, Anisha Bhattarai & Sita Nepali
Affiliation: Social Science Baha
Paper Abstract: Since the immediate aftermath of 2015 Gorkha Earthquake, Nepali mass media including newspaper editorials and op-eds have extensively covered various aspects of the earthquakes such as impacts, rescue, relief, recovery and reconstruction. Op-eds, as argued, have the potential to shape public opinion (Porpora and Nikolaev, 2008), to trigger public debate on some agenda (Alexander, 2004, Sommer and Maycroft, 2008, Rosenfeld, 2000) and to persuade elites. Contrastingly, some also point to their ineffectiveness in terms of effecting any substantive change in policy and mindsets of elites due to their elite authorship and focus on complex policy topics (Ciofalo and Traveso, 1994; Zaller, 1992). This paper, by no means, intends to evaluate or examine any impacts or effects of the op-eds on changes in policies, attitudes and perceptions. Instead, this article, based on analysis of about a total of 85 op-ed articles published in the five major national daily newspapers of Nepal (Annapurna Post, Gorkhapatra, Kantipur, The Kathmandu Post, Naya Patrika and Nagarik), seeks to analyse the discourses related to relief, recovery and reconstruction in the post-2015 Gorkha Earthquake.
Discussant: Dinesh Paudel, Appalachian State University
Understanding and Analysing Expenditure Patterns of Remittance Receiving Families of Dhading, Nepal
Presenter: Surendra Basnet
Affiliation: PhD Student, Public Health Institute, Liverpool John Moores University
Abstract: Globally, remittance flows to low and middle income countries (LMICs) are estimated to be a total of US$ 528 billion in 2018, also all-time higher increases of 8.5 percent over the past year, in which the officially-recorded remittance receipt developing countries are mostly from Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Africa. Remittance play a significant role in the overall development and human welfare in the recipient countries.
Currently, Nepal is one of the highest remittance-receiving country in the world in terms of total percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) that swelled from 1.5 percent of GDP in 1993 to 30.1 percent in 2018 that accounts US$ 6.92 billion. Many studies confirm that remittances are essential in the battle against poverty, lifting millions of families out of deprivation or bare subsistence. But at the same time, economic research has failed to find that remittances make a significant contribution to a country's economic growth. Several studies on remittance and expenditure patterns in lower income nations concluded most of the remittance incomes are used for household consumption rather than investment. Similarly, in context of Nepal, besides daily consumption expenses most of the Remittance Receiving Households (RRHs) allocated it for repaying loans, savings followed by renovating house, purchase of asset and education afterwards.
Overall objective of this paper is to understand and analyse the patterns of expenditures of RRHs to ensure and ascertain where the remit monies are spending on. Previous studies on patterns of expenditures and remittances gathered their data and information retrospectively where recall bias is unavoidable and overall literatures suggested closer study of the use or benefit of remittance in household and community level.
This study was conducted in Dhading, Nepal using mixed methods approach based on a pragmatic research philosophy gathering prospective data to understand and analyse the expenditure patterns of RRHs. Quantitative data has been collected through household survey questionnaire and diary recording. The qualitative data will be collected through in depth interviews.
The first phase study (survey) is already completed, demographic and economic information has been collected through survey questionnaire from the sample of 322 households (HHs). Second phase is one-year cross sectional study, i.e. recording incomes and expenses information in the given diaries (sample n = 322 HHs) and it is ongoing. The expenditures patterns will be established through 1-year diary records. The second phase study, once completed will identified the expenditures behaviour of RRHs and provided useful insights. The paper will be based on the findings of first phase study. Demographic and economic profiles of migrants' families that has been generated and analysed using SPSS software will be presented in this conference. The presentation will also highlight the plan for second phase and third phase of this study which will explore the impacts of remittance upon livelihood and investment through interviews.
Findings of the study informs and recommends government, policy maker, society and community level to promote migration and remittance exploring effective uses of remittance in livelihood as well in investments.
Retaining and Motivating Skilled Birth Attendants (SBA) in Rural Nepal
Presenters: Pasang Tamang*, Prakash Shahi** and Karina Kielmann***
Affiliations: *PhD Researcher, Public Health Institute, Liverpool John Moores University, UK; **Lecturer, Asian college of Health Sciences, Satdobato, Nepal; ***Reader in the Institute for Global Health and Development, Queen Margaret University, UK
Abstract: The number of deliveries with skilled birth attendance in Nepal is low. There is a severe shortage of skilled births attendants in rural areas of Nepal. This study aims to explore the factors contributing to retention and motivation of skilled births attendants to work in rural areas of Nepal. The study was descriptive cross-sectional used a qualitative methodology. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with skilled births attendants with prior experience of working in rural areas currently working in public health institutions of Kathmandu, Nepal. The interviews were conducted by telephone, translated, and transcribed. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data manually.
The skilled births attendants had a great concern for security to work in rural areas. They also reported the lack of equipment and supplies, poor means of communication and transportation, and insecurity as major factors negatively influencing their motivation to work in rural areas. In terms of their preferences for working in urban areas, married skilled births attendants preferred to work in urban areas as they were more concerned about their partners' jobs and children's education while younger skilled births attendants were mainly concerned about their career.
The skilled births attendants can be motivated to work and retain in the rural area by a holistic approach. In this study, security was identified as the major challenge for skilled births attendants to work in rural areas of Nepal. Besides these, other factors such as equipped health facility and suitable places for living combined with financial incentives can attract and retain skilled births attendants in rural areas.


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To be eligible, a student must meet all of the following conditions:
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For about 9 months I've given a Game Design course at a high school in Utrecht. In this course, the students learned about game development and got a taste of all the different disciplines. By using a variety of teaching methods from lectures to class exercises, I tried to transfer my knowledge to the students as best as I could in a fun and playful way.
Since my expertise is in game design the main focus of my classes was on that. The students would learn about different design principles, ways level designers can guide the player and throughout the course they got to evolve their own fictional game based on that day's subject. Below are some pictures of the students in action.


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Cruising my 1995 Catalina 42 MK II sailboat with my cat XO, the good, the bad, and the ugly of the open ocean world cruising life.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Great Dismal Swamp Fire 90% Contained
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 1:28 PM
SUFFOLK -- Hurricane Irene may not have put out the Great Dismal fire, but it did a lot to contain it.
"The world has changed since we last saw it," said Incident Commander Mike Dueitt Tuesday.
Thanks to Irene, the fire is now 90% contained, but there are still nearly two dozen smoldering spots in the refuge.
Getting to them is challenging because of flooded roads and newly-fallen trees.
Tuesday was the first full day back on the job for firefighters. Two 20-person hand crews are cooling remaining burning areas with small pumps in the south end of the fire.
"We'll be winding things down over the next few days," Dueitt noted.
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Diversity and inclusion matter in our business. An inclusive and diverse workforce makes us better leaders and contributes to a more innovative, dynamic and, ultimately, more successful company. And, variety helps us meet the needs of our diverse client base. We speak 150 languages, representing 137 countries.
We promote inclusion and encourage open dialogue to draw out everyone's opinions and perspectives. We recognize a diverse range of contributions to keep our people energetic, engaged and inspired.
We offer a modern, flexible working environment. We work where and how it's most appropriate according to individual, role and team requirements.
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How to Help Your Addicted Spouse
Here's a an excerpt from a great article on how to help an addicted spouse—
Are you married to an addict or alcoholic? You probably feel exhausted, confused, and not just a little bit angry. We're here to let you know that you're not alone. But that you need to make changes.
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text: First Heart Sounds First Heart Sound (Markedly Split) If the splitting of the first heart sound is large (about 50 milliseconds) it is an indication of an abnormal condition called Right Bundle Branch Block. The splitting is most clearly heard at the tricuspid area.In the mitral valve area, the mitral component is louder. At 50 milliseconds, the splitting of the first heart sound is clearly audible. play pause Position: Tricuspid Chestpiece: Diaphragm Maneuver: Supine Phonocardiogram Heart Animation Table of Contents 1First Heart Sound - Loud 2First Heart Sound (Minimally Split) 3First Heart Sound (Markedly Split) 4First Heart Sound - Decreased Intensity 5Fourth Heart Sound Plus First Heart Sound 6First Heart Sound plus Aortic Ejection Click Practice Drill


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Car camping is an adventure like no other. You do not even need a tent. All you need is your car, a sleeping bag, and you're all set to go, along with plenty of gear of course. There are a lot of different ones to choose from though. It can be quite difficult to decide especially when you have asked, What is the Best SUV for Car Camping? To be frank, you have a lot of options on the table.
I am not going to recommend a specific vehicle I consider the best of the best, but I will give you a menu of options to choose from. All the choices you will read about below will be sure to knock your socks off.
Let's get started.
Be Sure to Consider Some Important Factors
When you purchase a car, you are making a big decision. You are probably going to have it for 6 years or more. It is almost like a marriage. You enter the honey moon phase in the first year. If you like the relationship, you are bound to have the car for decades. If not, you can always find another (I know it's a bad joke :(, but it is an appropriate metaphor :)). Unless you are quite well off, you are bound to have your car for quite a while, so you need to make a smart decision.
Consider the gas mileage. Gas prices aren't getting any cheaper. If the gas tax in California has taught me anything, people are slowly turning against fossil fuels, so you want something which will hold its own and save your wallet a chunk of change.
How often are you going to be using it? If you go three times a month through bumpy terrain, then you are going to want a car that handles the rigor and ups and downs. If you plan to only use it every six months or so, you might want a car more designed for the city.
You want to consider usage.
Take your own height and weight. For the big and tall, car camping won't fit them. Like in Jaws, "we're going to need a bigger boat." You might need to consider an RV or something similar.
Check out multiple sources. This blog is good, but it only gives you my perspective. Research from as many places as possible and you will get a 360 view of what you can expect from the SUV. Any university academic worth his or her weight will tell you they comb all the topical literature before publishing their papers.
You should also be aware you can upgrade any of the cars I list so you can go off-roading. You 'pimp' your ride.
1. Jeep Grand Cherokee – a Solid Choice
In this bad boy, you can tow up to 7,400 lbs. It is a lot of weight. Not too many other SUVs on this list can compare. This ain't your Grandmother's jeep. It is a titan. Like all the others on this list, there is plenty of room in the interior.
Considering it is an SUV, the gas mileage is pretty solid at 19 in the city and 26 on the highway. You get flexibility. It's not too bad a car to commute from work each and every day. It is a 4×4 vehicle, so you can be sure to go off-roading like a champ. It can handle the bumps.
It is a mid size SUV, so it is not too overwhelming. You can switch between the tight city and open country comfortably. Some SUVs can get big while compromising maneuverability, not this one though. You can still plenty of room in your vehicle and maneuver it well.
2. GMC Acadia – Get Ready for Winter
This puppy fits up to seven passengers inside, so you can rest assured there is plenty of room inside for you to sleep at 79 cubic feet of storage. You won't have any trouble fitting the tent, ice cooler, and camping chairs inside.
If you enjoy the finer things in life, the luxury features balance well with the rustic capability. Some people enjoy the bumps and bangs without comfort, the GMC Acadia is for those who want to be 'stylin' while they roar up and down the hillside. See yourself climbing up the hill like the outdoor adventurer you are.
It can tow anywhere from 1,000 to 4,000 lbs, not as much as the former, but still a sizable amount. You won't be having any problems for the vast majority of things you can expect to tow. Not only does it tow a lot, but it also receives solid gas mileage at up to 21 in the city and 26 on the highway.
3. Subaru Forester, the Trees Look Nice
The Subaru Forester gets 26 in the city and 33 on the highway. Compared to most others on this list, it gets substantially better gas mileage. You won't have any trouble commuting to and from work on a Monday morning. You can look like an outdoor adventurer and reach your destination with little dent in your wallet.
The towing capacity leaves something to be desired though at 1,500 lbs. It will handle a lot of different items, but only so much. You can also expect to sleep comfortably in the back with up to 76.1 cubic feet of room.
This is a versatile crossover vehicle. You get the rustic handling of the outdoors with the comfort of a city car.
4. Toyota 4Runner – a Reliable Brand
You get up to 17 in the city and 22 on the highway in terms of gas mileage with the Toyota 4Runner. It is a solid choice. As with many Toyotas, the brand has an excellent reputation. The reliability is solid. They last for a long time.
5,000 lbs of towing capacity are sure to help you pull the boat no sweat. It is quite a lot, not as much as the Jeep Grand Cherokee, but high up on the list. You can tow small town America's giant pumpkin to the fair without any issues. You will win the grand prize.
You have plenty of storage space at up to 89.7 cubic feet. There is plenty of space for you to spread your legs and relax. If you are a college student who doesn't want to pay for the dorms, then this car will offer you plenty of room to sleep in the campus parking lot.
You also get a lot of off-road capacity here. It has 4 wheel drive to keep you running through the thick mud.
5. Ford Expedition – Wonderful for Tahoe
You can tow up to 6,000 lbs and carry up to 8 passengers. You can fit a lot of stuff in here. Given its size, you would think the gas mileage is atrocious, not so. It gets up to 17 in the city and 24 on the highway. You can commute from work with a little pain, but you will have been able to handle all the rigors like a champ.
You have up to 104 cubic feet of space to fill up. No other SUV on this list has that much space. You will be able to spread your legs with a foot or two to spare.
Be warned this SUV is big. It is difficult to maneuver when you are in the city. If where you usually drive has plenty of room to move around, then the Ford Expedition is worth serious consideration.
Do You Want to Keep Your Bacon and Beer Cold?
You should be all set to go. There are plenty of SUVs for you to consider. Do your research, read lots of reviews, and then make your decision. You will be sleeping under the stars in no time flat.
Before you go though, I have one request of you. If you need to keep your food cold, then you are sure to need a cooler. Fortunately for you though, you have this article, The Best Ice Coolers for Camping in 2019 (do not fret if it is 2029 and this article still reads 2019; I update the 'best of' articles on an annual basis :)). It is sure to give you plenty to sift through. Check it out and you are sure to keep the beer and wine cold for those hot days.
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If you have any thoughts, questions, or think I missed anything, do not hesitate to comment below and please share the article. Thank you so much and I hope you make it a great day!


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The Benefits Of Saltwater Pools
Saltwater pools are pools which are filled with a mild salt solution. Many companies which install pools can construct salt water pools and outfit them with the necessary sanitization systems, and these pools can vary radically in size from small lap pools to large community pools used for recreation. Swimmers sometimes enjoy saltwater pools because the water feels softer and gentler than that in some other types of pools. There are several benefits when it comes to saltwater pools. One of the advantages or benefits that you can feel from this pool is a comfort level that you can feel. They provides a softer feel on the skin and hair, do not make red eyes or itchy skin, and has no chemical taste and odor associated with chlorine. In essence, you will not have to suffer one of the symptoms of chlorine. Then, saltwater pools will reduce the use of hazardous chemicals such as chlorine, stabilizers, and algaecides. This of course will make your pool into more environmentally friendly because you no longer need to store and use hazardous chemicals on a regular basis.
Maintenance for saltwater pools is easier than a traditional pool. With the new salt system and minimal evaporation rate makes maintenance easier. They can monitor and clean themselves. This makes you not need to perform routine maintenance or too often do a check on water sanitation. In addition, this pool also stops the growth of algae throughout the year.
Small Saltwater Pool With Lounge Chairs
It is true saltwater pool installation costs are more expensive than chlorine pools, but in the long run you save money in maintenance and purchase of chemicals.
Rectangular Saltwater Pool With Lounge Chairs
Saltwater pool systems are expensive to buy and install, however, and although you'll eventually save money by not having to purchase chlorine, the cost of the system will probably be roughly equal to the maintenance of a traditionally chlorinated pool over time.
Saltwater Pool With Palm Trees
Saltwater pools use dissolved salt instead of chlorine tablets to cleanse and sanitize the pool water.
Saltwater Pool With Planters
Salt water pool maintenance is actually quite simple with the technology available in todays chlorine generators and testing equipment.
Saltwater Pool With Pavers
A saltwater pool uses the same type of pump and filtering system as most freshwater pools, but with one additional piece of equipment: a chlorine generator.
Awesome Saltwater Pool With Spa
Saltwater pools are popular because of their non-chemical usage for the disinfecting of the pool water.
Saltwater Pool With Waterfall
Unlike conventional swimming pools, this type of pool is 100% guaranteed safe in terms of its effect on the medical condition of any swimmer.
Saltwater Pool With Waterfall And Pergola
People can install salt water pool systems in existing pools or they can install a brand new pool with a salt water system.
Saltwater Pool With Fire Pits And Watarfall
The advantage of a saltwater pool over a traditionally chlorinated pool is largely one of convenience.Label: pools ideas, pools pictures, pools design, saltwater swimming pools, pools images, .


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Flaming is defined as a hostile online interaction that involves insults or simply stated a flame attacks someone verbally.[/B]
At Christianity Haven we have the following in our RULES:
Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.
This is a Christian site and members are expected to act with respect toward others.
Flaming or personal attacks will not be tolerated.
It can be very tempting to take a jab at someone online you cannot see and probably will never see face to face. Sometimes we have a manner of speaking that we are not aware that it doesn't come through in the same way when online as in person.
Here are examples, taken from posts here at CH but changed a bit, to show what NOT to say (in red) and then suggestions (in blue) on how to avoid the posts from being a flame.
Example 1
You do not know enough of the bible to comprehend it but that is because you have not yet been born again of the Spirit.
The above is a flame because it suggests 1) that the person being spoken to is ignorant and 2) that the person is not a true Christian. There is no suggestion to offer as a replacement since the entire post is aimed to slam the other person.
Example 2
And that's another post over his head!
The above is a flame because it implies that the member cannot comprehend and is condescending. There is no suggestion except to not disrespect others like this, for it adds nothing to the conversation.
Example 3
If you knew how to use words better then the rest of us would understand you, but you choose to go the path like the rest of your group and just make things up.
The above example is a flame because it implies the member is stupid and then also flames the group that the person belongs to and continues the flame by stating the member makes things up. A suggestion for responding could be, "I'm not sure I understand your point. Could you elaborate more and perhaps back it up with scripture (or data)?"
Example 4
I know my rights. I shouldn't be censored by a bunch of communist fascists who want to control my thoughts.
The above example is a flame because it is calling names but also this type of post doesn't add to the conversation and any issues with staff members should be taken to the Member Admin Center. The suggestion for this is to not publicly mouth off but stick to the topic. Complaints about the site or staff should always be done in the Member Admin Center where staff and the owner will listen and try to work through issues.
Not all flames are done in open threads. Some are done through the Reputation system and Visitor's Messages and are still open to staff action.
Ideas and opinions can be refuted in the threads but personal, insulting comments directed at members should be avoided because that simply adds no benefit to the threads.