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Aside from the roles listed below, the co-founders also write for the website, programme events, host discussions in academic spaces, curate and facilitate workshops and partner with leading and grass-roots organisations on a part-time voluntary basis.
Marcelle is a writer who shares her work on matekiwrites and published her collection Lizard & Other Stories in 2016. She is Web Content Editor for the Caine Prize for African Writing and Project Co-ordinator at Royal African Society where she also co-produces the Africa Writes festival hosted at the British Library. As co-founder of Afrikult., Marcelle is mainly responsible for digital and publicity – if you want to work with or feature Afrikult. then Marcelle is the person to contact on email@example.com!
What Marcelle enjoys most from African literature:
Historical fiction, Contemporary fiction, Fantasy fiction, Womanism and Feminism, Erotica, Magic Realism, Romance, War and Violence, Philosophy, and Creative non-fiction.
Zaahida is currently studying for a PhD in African Languages and Cultures at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Her research is focusing on literary production processes in Kampala, Uganda. As co-founder of Afrikult. Zaahida is interested in the relationship between politics and literature, and how this often mediates, or in some cases dictates language and form. If you are a translator or publish work in an African language then Zaahida is the person to contact on firstname.lastname@example.com!
What Zaahida enjoys most from African literature:
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The University is launching new initiatives to help close the gender pay gap.
The University has published its Gender Pay Gap report. Pro-active work in recent years has contributed to a reduction in the pay gap year-on-year, but it is not closing as fast as we would like. The Vice-Chancellor has joined with other senior leaders to call for faster progress, including addressing the under-representation of women at senior levels. Professor Toope said: "we need to promote access throughout the University, and at all levels – encouraging more women into professorships and positions of senior leadership and finding and promoting talent in other traditionally under-represented groups."
The University's gender pay gap for 2017 is 19.6%. This is mainly due to unequal representation of men and women at different points on the pay scale: there are more men than women in senior positions in the University and this causes the average hourly pay of men to be higher than the average hourly pay of women.
A new website, www.inclusivecambridge.admin.cam.ac.uk, sets out the University's commitment to progressing work on gender equality, and details the steps being taken to tackle the gender pay gap. These include actions around University-wide strategy, gender representation, recruitment, reward and work-life balance.
The University has been conducting and publishing its own Equal Pay Reviews since 2008, and has been using that data to drive forward work on gender equality. The data shows a steady decrease in the gender pay gap over that period, from 24.0% in 2008.
The new Gender Pay Gap report has been published as part of new, compulsory reporting standards for all large employers. It uses a different methodology to the University's internal Equal Pay Reviews and so the figures produced in the two reports cannot be directly compared. The University will continue to undertake in-depth analysis over and above what is required under the new regulations.
To read the Gender Pay Gap report, click here. For more information, visit www.inclusivecambridge.admin.cam.ac.uk.


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Mónika Juhász Miczura (which would be Juhász Miczura Mónika in Hungary), a Hungarian Roma singer, is suing Beyoncé, Jay Z and Timbaland over 'Drunk In Love', which purportedly uses her vocals from a 1995 song called 'Bajba, Bajba Pélem' in its intro.
'Bajba, Bajba Pélem' appears on an album by folk group and two-time winners of the Hungarian Nivo prize, Ando Drom (means "on the road" in Romany language), of which Mónika Juhász Miczura used to be a part. She is now perhaps better known under the mononym Mitsou (or Mitsoura, or Mitsu) – though there is actually a Quebecois singer called Mitsou too, and she seems a little more well-known, so maybe there's another lawsuit waiting to happen there. Both are probably referring to the French spelling of Japanese word mitsu, which means honey.
Anyway, the story is that there was no permission asked, none given, and Mónika is super upset also that her manipulated voice was used to "to evoke foreign eroticism alongside the sexually intense lyrics." Not, I imagine, for what they were originally intended.
However, I can't quite hear it myself. Where the hell in the song is that vocal supposed to be lifted from? It's difficult to tell. One YouTube commenter (on 'Bajba') said: "Honestly, I think it sounds more like some of the Indian samples from the East West company, which they took a very short loop of and then increased the pitch." That's a reasonable explanation.
In some ways, imagine if it were your voice in this fucking huge song, how would you react? With no credit or anything? Even if you thought it were your voice, and it turned out it wasn't, it's still the same emotion, whether you're right or wrong. On the other hand, imagine if you love making music: everything you hear that sounds as if it could sit nicely in a song you're working on, you'd just sample it wouldn't you? Or something would inspire you from somewhere? It's sampling culture, hip hop culture, art becomes patchwork art becomes art made from patchwork art. We keep adding to a blanket that ends up defining music for a new generation, something will never end, be in constant flux, as long as humans create art.
So you can hear that sample, allegedly, in 'Bajba, Bajba Pélem' (taken from Ando Drom's album Kaj Phirel o Del? – released in the US as Gypsy Life in 1997). It's a pretty cool song, not that it features any instrumentation other than Mónika's voice, but cool all the same. I wanna sample it myself.
The obligatory inclusion of 'Drunk In Love' has also been fulfilled.
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Get ready to play with some of your favorite Overwatch villains as a member of Blackwatch in an all new limited-time Overwatch Archives event. A video released today during Overwatch League play showcases 4-player co-op story mode with Gabriel Reyes (Reaper), McCree, Moira, and Genji as they take on a secret mission in Venice.
The mode can also be played in "all heroes" mode where you can pick any of Overwatch's characters to take on the mission in four different difficulties. As with many Overwatch events, new loot box items are available as well.
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Learn C# By Building Applications
However why be told C# (C Sharp)? Smartly, there are a few nice causes – C# (C Sharp) will can help you expand video games, cellular apps, desktop apps and internet apps. Which means if C# (C Sharp) smartly and will construct desktop or internet packages the usage of it then you are going to at all times be in call for.
.NET (and extra particularly C# (C Sharp)) builders make any place from 80Ok – 100Ok+ (clearly the variability would rely on the place you live), however the level is that C# (C Sharp) isn't just a treasured ability however a winning one as smartly.
On the other hand, ahead of going any place you first want to be told the basics. Now, there are a lot of classes, blogs and movies in regards to the fundamentals of C# (C Sharp) – in order that begs a query: Why take THIS route?
That may be a excellent query and the solution is high quality.
What do I imply via that? Smartly, merely put this route is not only going to show you the fundamentals akin to "what is an if statement" or "how to write a for loop" – that form of data isn't value paying cash for personally.
If you wish to be told the naked bone fundamentals, then you'll get that data free of charge. However that's not going to show you the right way to put the ones fundamentals and basics in combination with a purpose to construct one thing that works.
That's the place my route is available in – I will be able to be going over the similar fundamentals and basics of C# (C Sharp) however I will be able to be doing that during a context of an utility which we will be able to be construction from scratch.
Necessarily the route is split up into sections and each and every segment is a console utility that we will be able to be growing from starting to finish. A console utility is a pc program this is evolved for use by the use of command line interface – which means that we will be able to now not be specializing in the graphical facets of our program however slightly at the common sense, clarity and magnificence of our code.
On the finish, when we've got constructed our utility, we're going to pass forward and write unit checks with a purpose to check the capability we've got simply created. Unit checks are closely applied within the business and if you'll discuss unit checks, write just right unit checks and know what will have to be unit examined and what will have to be unnoticed then you are going to be means forward of your festival in the case of getting a new task or alternative with a shopper who understands about era. Clearly, all of those are going to be proven and taught to you all the way through the route – take into account we will be able to be unit checking out every utility so you are going to see the patterns and that means learn to do it your self as an alternative of memorizing and forgetting in a while after.
Who's the objective target audience?
- Any person who's fascinated and excited by finding out programming or already is aware of programming however desires to fill in any gaps of their wisdom
- Any person who isn't scared of being challenged via new data and fast moving curriculum
- Any person who doesn't simply need to watch those movies for leisure however in reality desires to put in force the teachings realized
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Flammable liquids like we all know are dangerous. They require keeping under safe guard; something which is strong at storing. Not just flammable liquids, but inks, paints, corrosives, acids, pesticides etc. these are all flammable. So, how will you keep them safe? Flammable storage cabinets are the answer to safeguard your flammable liquids.
Flammable liquids come in wide range of varieties. What they all have in common is they all contain hazardous elements. Not only do they pose the usual harmful elements which are extremely risk to people's health, but they also pose a big threat to the safety of your entire facility. Improperly stored precarious liquids are the prime cause of industrial fires. So you want to make sure you store them correctly. Fortunately, that's not all that difficult. There is a whole line-up of top quality flammable safety cabinets available to help you. The only problem is to figure out which ones to choose.
Type of flammable storage cabinets
Ideally, steel flammable storage cabinets are the most preferred ones as steel is the sturdy element that can hold up in fire. However; you cannot have the same type of cabinets for all chemicals because certain flammable liquids are highly corrosive and will eat right through the steel and thus pose a big danger of leakage. These include aggressive acids and pesticides; for such polyethylene cabinets are the best.
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Greenon (GHS) Class of 1957 Alumni List
Help us Update the Greenon 1957 Class List by adding any names missing from the list below:
Registered Alumni
1957 Class List
- Carol Arlington
- Sandra Bobo
- Tom Denney
- Calvin Hahn
- Sandra Hines
- Ronald Jones
- Loretta Mcdonald
- Bruce Snyder
- William Toung
- Linda Cramer Travers
- Loretta Vermillion
- Marilyn Weber
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The Bridge on the River Kwai was the top movie in theaters in 1957, with a lifetime gross of over $33,300,000. Among TV shows in 1957, I Love Lucy was the most popular of the year.
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Alumni from the Greenon High School class of 1957 that have been added to this alumni directory are shown on this page. All of the people on this page graduated in '57 from Greenon . You can register for free to add your name to the GHS alumni directory.
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"Kids for Kids" Campaign
Is the first phase of a series of social projects entitled:
Noipap Wings for Freedom.
- At this stage we select drawings from schools around the world.
Children aware that they are drawing for other children thus becoming not only published authors but also the protagonists of what will ultimately be an impressive show with more than 1,500 drawings collected in the next three years.
- For a period of three years, we will launch a book a week, creating a book series of 155 mini e-books.
- The books will be accompanied with inspirational phrases for children and adults
- The books will have a very accessible price of 0.77 cents, and all the drawings will have as its theme the butterflies or any symbol of evolution. Because the evolution is the key, that leads to freedom!
100% of the royalties from the books will be donated to the children in Quinhamel, Guinea Bissau.
The impact of this project:
- Children draw for other children, becoming published artists knowing that will help other children again.
- Children who leaf through books made by other children, knowing that they were created to help other less fortunate children.
- Children from Africa receive material help knowing that they were helped by the good soul of other children their own age.
- Near the end of the three years, we will organize a charity event and an exhibition with more than 1,500 drawings and 3000+ answers.
The goal of the project:
- Breaking the limits of what is age, religion, geographic region or race. A communion that goes beyond any faith and education.
- Teach the children that you can always find ways and methods to help others, and raise awareness about the needs of others, opposing the ego still in development.
- Put in touch children from all over the world and all religions or no religions.
- To teach the children in need that they are not so limited, and with the new era of information they also can create content or/and products and how to distribute them anywhere in the world.
- To sensitize the entire community by creating a precedent.
About Us:
- Management of the funds: In the Franciscan Mission Quinhamel, in Guinea Bissau, live the three Franciscan monks Rino Furlato, Piergianni and Michael André Daniels, three extraordinary men who have dedicated their lives to helping others.
The volunteers for production of the e-books series and.
- I am the initiator of the project and co-creator of the mini-eBooks and I operate from Birmingham, U.K. but this project has become a reality and not remain a mere idea of mine only with the immeasurable help of these wonderful people:
- Valentina Theodora Burgui from Bucharest, Romania.
- Fabio Vitale from Sicily, Italy.
- Madalina Stefania Tudorica from Bucharest, Romania.
To see the first eBook click the link below:
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To see the photos with the first artists click the link below:
If you want to get involved contact us.
More people we are, more good things can be done.
May all beings be free, educated and happy!
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Wisdom - When You Need It!
Proverbs 1:20-33
A Proverb
- The Latin translation of pro-verba
- = a word of a situation
- Proverbs 25:11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances.
- = a word of a situation
- The <Hebrew> maschal
- = to resemble or be like something
- A general observation of life
- Jesus used proverbs in His parables, "The Kingdom of Heaven is like . . ."
- = to resemble or be like something
The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3:17-18
Proverbs 1:20-33
- Vss 20-21
- The Announcement of God's Wisdom
- The Announcement of God's Wisdom
- Vss 22-23
- The Warning of God's Wisdom
- The Warning of God's Wisdom
- Vss 24-32
- The Consequences of Rejecting God's wisdom
- The Consequences of Rejecting God's wisdom
- Vs 33
- The Promise of God's Wisdom
The Announcement of God's Wisdom
Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square; At the head of the noisy streets she cries out; At the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings Proverbs 1:20-21
The Warning of God's Wisdom
How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded? And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing and fools hate knowledge? Turn to my reproof, Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you. Proverbs 1:22-23
The Consequences of Rejecting God's Wisdom
Because I called and you refused, I stretched out my hand and no one paid attention; And you neglected all my counsel and did not want my reproof; I will also laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your dread comes, when your dread comes like a storm and your calamity comes like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish come upon you. Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently but they will not find me, Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD. They would not accept my counsel, they spurned all my reproof. So they shall eat of the fruit of their own way and be satiated with their own devices. For the waywardness of the naive will kill them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them. Proverbs 1:24-32
The Promise of God's Wisdom
But he who listens to me shall live securely and will be at ease from the dread of evil. Proverbs 1:33
Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you. James 4:10


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- About 20 of more than 100 artists from all over the world, who painted a 3-dimensional sculpture – called Buddy Bear – represent their personal vision of their country. Their work for a world of freedom and tolerance was already seen in many countries and they are still on tour all over the world. The United Buddy Bears Circle had a stop even in hot spots like North Korea and Israel. The Bears are touching their paws while standing in alphabetical order according the host countries language. They are like an UNITED BUDDY BEARS assembly. Near the Brandenburg Gate (today the site of the United States Embassy) they promoted living together in peace and harmony 2002 for the first time. By now more than 35 million visitors in five continents have seen the colorful representatives of almost all countries of the UN – their message: "We have to get to know each other better, trust each other more and live together more peacefully." This motto was kept in mind when the artists coming from all over the world worked on their bears in a huge studio in a Berlin tram depot, where Jackie Chan came to visit them. The film quotes Sir Peter Ustinov opening the proceedings in 2003 and you can listen to the artist's answers to the children's questions as well to the music specially composed for the different cultures and the event.
- Director: Dagmar Scheibert
- Editor (Cut): Simone Froböse
- Score: Michael Wehmeyer
- Supported by: Buddy Bear GmbH
- Broadcasted by: DW-TV
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Edited by Catherine Lampert. Text by D. H. Lawrence, and Plato
This unique volume side-steps the performance work for which Francis Alÿs is most recently recognized, presenting instead his recent paintings and drawings. Over 30 beautiful, encaustic-layered canvases illustrate passages from D.H. Lawrence, Plato, and other great writers, and, in a fluid exchange, are likewise illuminated by them. Alÿs entered the art field by accident, through what he calls "a coincidence of geographical, personal and legal matters [that] resulted in indefinite vacations which, through a mixture of boredom, curiosity and vanity, led to my present profession." A compulsive wanderer, his personal explorations of the cities in which he finds himself have formed the basis for an eclectic body of work that has involved the varied mediums of documentary film and photography, video, painting and performance, each put to work in a way that reflects specific social and economic conditions in a highly individual style. A close observer and occasional manipulator of the quirks of everyday life, Alÿs responds to fleeting and contingent circumstances from the viewpoint of a passerby who is both involved and separate.
Francis Alÿs
Francis Alÿs's art is centered around observations of, and engagements with, everyday life. His multifaceted projects include public actions, installations, videos, paintings, and drawings; the artist himself has described his work as "a sort of discursive argument composed of episodes, metaphors, or parables." Across these different media, Alÿs presents his distinct poetic and imaginative sensibility towards anthropological and political concerns. His actions have involved traveling the longest possible route between locations in Mexico and the United States to highlight the increasing obstacles imposed along the border; pushing a melting block of ice through city streets; commissioning sign painters to copy his paintings; filming his efforts to enter the center of a tornado; carrying a leaking can of paint along the contested Israel/Palestine border; and equipping hundreds of volunteers to move a colossal sand dune ten centimeters.
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Fun readings about Color, Art and Segmation!
January 26, 2018
It's not uncommon for artists to weave hidden meanings into their paintings, musical compositions, drawings, sculptures, and other works of art. Even artists like Vincent Van Gogh and Michelangelo indulged in this romantic practice. As art lovers, it is our pleasure to reveal the hidden meanings within several famous paintings. www.segmation.com
February 20, 2017
Think you know a lot about art? That may be the case, but we bet there are a few unusual things you don't know about some famous art pieces such as The Last Supper, The Scream, and Mona Lisa. We are more than happy to get you up to speed on these fun facts. Read on to sharpen your knowledge of art history and give any art professor a run for his or her money.
May 26, 2016
There is nothing like a story to captivate the mind and make the imagination run wild. From a person's earliest age, he or she is told stories at bedtime. Then,...
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Do you love Leonardo da Vinci? Are you also a fan of paint-by-number? If so, you'll fall head over heels for our digital paint-by-number game that can be played on a Windows PC. Check out Segmation SegPlay PC corresponding Leonardo da Vinci pattern.
December 29, 2015
Like many artists, Leonardo da Vinci didn't just consider himself to be a man of one concentration. One fascination of Leonardo's was that of invention and design. Creative Leonardo da Vinci.
January 9, 2015
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a political cartoon could be considered a lengthy editorial. Once upon a time political cartoons were vital to the consumption of information by society at large. When words are plentiful but facts are fleeting, political cartoons disrupt mundane content and evoke curiosity.
September 11, 2012
Two individuals recently wrote a play called "Divine Rivalry" that integrates 16th Century Italian art into theatre. "Divine Rivalry" has a storyline that is true to its name, being about an "artistic duel" between Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo Da Vinci, two giants of the art world.
July 5, 2012
Have you ever wondered why certain works of art are so famous? For instance, why does the Mona Lisa enjoy celebrity status, even though there have been scores of other...
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Arguably the most famous painting in the world, Mona Lisa is an iconic oil painting created by acclaimed artist Leonardo da Vinci in the 16th century. For centuries, the piece...
April 18, 2012
Art is the type of subject matter that many of us find intriguing. Five years ago portrait of a women clad in Renaissance attire was re-discovered…
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Being an artist also means having a deep connection with the world around you, viewing life with a different set of lenses. Not just a painter, sculptor, actor… Leonardo da Vinci
November 1, 2011
Did you know the Louvre Museum in Paris is the largest art museum in the world? It was also the residency to kings prior to the Palace of Versailles and...
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As the excitement for India's biggest reality show Bigg Boss Season 12 reaches its peak, the speculations around the rumoured celebrity contestants are keeping everyone on the edge of their seat. From Milind Soman-Ankita Konwar to Shoaib Ibrahim-Dipika Kakar, these are some of the celebrity jodis that are speculated to be a part of the show. Amid such speculations, Telly actor Karanvir Bohra has clarified that he and his wife Teejay Sidhu will not be a part of the show.
In a conversation with Indian Express, Karanvir stated that they have been approached for the show and this is not the first time. But they cannot be a part of the show since they have two little kids to take care of.
Speaking about the same, Teejay stated that she cannot leave them behind for three long months for the show. Their kids, Bella and Vienna are well connected to her parents but they will need her and Karanvir around them. She added that she would not like to compromise her duty as a mother and maybe 10 years from now, a show like Bigg Boss might serve a great break for them. To which, Karanvir added that he follows the show closely but he is very attached to his babies so he cannot leave them.
Adding to the list of confirmed contestants, Shoaib Ibrahim has confessed that his wife and Sasural Simar Ka fame Dipika Kakar will be a part of the show but maintained curiosity around his participation in the show. With this, Salman Khan had previously announced that Comedian Bharti Singh and her husband Harsh Limbachiyaa will be entering the Bigg Boss house this season. Bigg Boss Season 12 will start airing on Colors from September 16 at 9 PM on all days.


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The Charm of Ruffles and Lace
Among the trends that easily come and go is fashion, and now, there are some that are being re-introduced. An example of style that has gained popularity in the past among fashion enthusiasts and couturiers is the use of lace, and this is now revived with a mix of ruffles. If you are following the fashion world, you will notice that spring and summer trends for 2017 are showing a number of Victorian touches of lace. You would need the grace to pull off this charming Victorian touch, and so that you will not overdo it, there are some guidelines to make you rock the look even in this modern fashion times.
Your first tip is to find the right look for you, and you can do this by experimenting until you find the right style for yourself. It can be said that most trends can fit in to almost anyone, however, you have to have patience to find your right item of clothing. There are several lace and ruffled dresses out there for sale, although they may not be exactly the same as to the ones worn during catwalks of these models. Going into online stores will also show you different lace and ruffle dresses categories that would fit any occasion or your purpose, and different styles that will suit different personalities and body shapes.
Lace and ruffles dresses are already strong and a statement by themselves, so let it show off and do not overdo with your accessories. Wearing a close fitting lace dress will allow you to put wear some accessories. Another advice is for you to stick to something simple accessories like just a pair of earrings or a necklace, if you are wearing an all out ruffle dress.
Ruffles and lace dresses were presented in the past for formal outfits, but nowadays, you can wear these for your casual look, like a night out or going to the beach outfits. Envision yourself wearing a ruffle dress or lace layered dress that rocks a bohemian look, and you pair this with your wide brimmed summer hat when you do a beach stroll.
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Becoming Dehydrated to Control Body Functions
Andy, how did you feel at the end of the day?
Oh my .
I have never talked about this subject but have done it for years. Also reduce the amount and type of foods I eat to help reduce/eliminate "emergencies".
Like having surgery, they will not allow us to eat for 12 hours before the surgery, when causing trauma to the body by vibrating in a car, bus, train, plane, best to slow down all the body functions. Finding a toilet can be an act of God in many countries, and this alone, peope with weak bladders often rent cars, not willing to admit, they need to urinate every 30-60 minutes and cannot ride a bus. How did I feel, weaker, dehydrated, but not embarrassed to make the driver stop the car, and me stand along side the road and defecate. 12 hours in a car, motorcycle is something I can do, even at age 59. Travel is being willing to be uncomfortalbe for long periods of time, to reach the top of the mountain, this is the cost I pay to see the wonders of the planet, if you are not uncomfortable, then maybe not far from home.
This makes sense, like perhaps fasting the day before a flight overseas and skip that cup of coffee in the morning. In the heat though, don't you need to look out for heat stoke? Doesn't getting dehydrated cause one's blood to thicken?
At least in an emergency one can defecate along the road in a 3rd world country. God forbid if one gets caught just urinating in public in the US because then they might end up having to wear an ankle bracelet for the rest of their life. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and this place is in total lock down. No rest stops, no turn outs, no truck stops. I got stuck in traffic on one of the bridges and in desperation I had to throw open the passenger side doors for cover to pee right on the road. Many retail businesses and fast food restaurants keep their bathroom doors locked 24/7. One is lucky to even find parking (that usually costs money) in their quest to find a restroom. The SF Bay Area is a harsh, inhumane place. It is illegal for anyone to camp even on private property or to sleep anywhere outside including in one's car.
Limiting food and water intake makes an overall better travel experience for me. This does not mean eliminating food and water, like most things taken to an extreme will cause problems.
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Ahmedou, Sid' Ahmed and Rouaud, Olivier and Havet, Michel (2009) Assessment of the Electrohydrodynamic Drying Process. Food Bioprocess Technol, 2 (3). pp. 240-247. ISSN 1935-5149
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Industries using energy-intensive processes are being forced to explore ways for reducing their energy consumption. In the food industry, air drying is one of the more energy-consuming processes. To reduce the energy consumption during this operation, alternative processes should be investigated. One promising alternative consists in the electrohydrodynamic (EHD) enhancement of heat and mass transfer. This paper analyses the literature and describes the great potential of this innovative process based on the generation of an electric wind by a corona discharge. The main aspects of this technique are discussed and special emphasis is given on its benefit for food processes. The main part of this paper concerns experimental investigations carried out to assess the EHD enhancement on the drying process. An experimental set-up was designed to measure the weight losses on a food product submitted to an electrostatic field and to a cross air flow. Present results confirm that, for a low cross air velocity, the ionic wind leads to an enhancement of the drying rate. The best results are obtained for the smaller distance between the food surface and the corona electrode. Nevertheless, the process is less efficient for a high air velocity. The last part deals with a numerical model that was developed to evaluate the electric parameters and the flow field in turbulent regime. This model provides useful information on the coupled phenomena and permits to explain the experimental observations and to help in designing EHD drying processes.
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I was participating in one of the therapeutic workshops that my life seems to consist of these days when we began discussing low self esteem. It came as quite a shock to me to realise that I suffer from it. You may scoff and think "Laylah Beattie? Low self esteem? Bitch where?" And I would have thought the same. But when I heard the details of this particular affliction, I realised that I really do fit the bill.
I'm confident and I'm secure, but that doesn't mean that I don't have low self esteem. This is a relatively new concept to me but I suppose it does make sense. Although they seem to be quite similar, confidence and low self esteem don't really have a correlation with one another. What does anyone say to you when you wish to be more confident? Fake it until you make it. So although I've always faked confidence (and I've succeeded at it as well don't get me wrong), it doesn't mean that my self esteem levels were ever extremely high.
Like many things, low self-esteem is rooted in our early experiences. The events, relationships and living conditions that we experience develop our ideas about ourselves. During my youth, I would have often felt like the odd one out. In social circles and unfortunately in my family too. My family did nothing to make me feel this way, but my intense confusion and heartache kept me a little bit separated from them. Something which saddens me to my core. Thus my low self-esteem began to develop at an early age.
My conclusion about myself is one that I've only recently realised has been at the back of my mind all this time. It's been quiet, a lot quieter than when I was a teenager, but it's been there. From my childhood, I concluded that I was not good enough. This has impacted on my behaviours and my standards in an incredibly significant manner. It may or may not be obvious to my readers, but I have highly perfectionistic tendencies.
There have been two stages, if you like, to this perfectionism. In school I purposely under-performed. The leaving cert is a scary, scary thing and something that's near impossible to achieve the perfect grade in (600 points, or whatever it is these days). I believed that if I tried to challenge myself and achieve that goal, I would fail. So I didn't. I did the minimum amount of work that I needed to do to complete school, never feeling an extreme amount of enthusiasm for my subjects. Because failure wasn't something I could have lived with. I already believed that I wasn't good enough.
But then I found something that I was good at. Something that I really believed I could excel at. My work. Writing, modelling, media appearances. I had excellent skills in these things and I knew I could go far (see why the whole low self esteem thing is confusing when I'm able to give myself such high praise?) I put in extreme efforts in this area of my life. I became unhealthily obsessed with working towards these goals. I believed that unless I did it to the highest possible standard, I would achieve nothing. In my leisure time, I felt that I didn't really deserve to feel relaxed. I used to be haunted by my modest follower count, or my YouTube videos with low views. These were the things that kept me up at night. These were the things that I believed I must change. I'm still trying to find that all important balance between work, leisure and self-care.
I've really struggled with my emotions. At times, I've felt a crippling shame. Of what? I'm not sure. The fact that I felt different. Being born in the wrong body. Being, I believed, a lot more sensitive than others. This shame was so intense that it was just easier to suppress it. Easier to put my energy into more useful ventures than to attempt to overcome or to work through this shame. This worked really well. Until it lead to a nervous breakdown. Which brings us up to now.
This core belief about myself, that I must be amazing in order for people to approve of me, is false. I know that now. But adjusting the patterns of behaviour and thoughts that I'm so accustomed to is going to take a long time. Learning that I have low self esteem was the first step and I'm hopeful that I'll be able to move past this belief.
I thought that it was important to admit this today because I was really struck by the impact that my low self esteem has had on my life and I'm aware that many young women read my essays. My advice is to dig deep. Ask yourself are there irrational beliefs at the back of your mind that are dictating your choices and behaviours? So many of my current problems are a result of my need to hold myself to near impossible standards. So many of my current problems are a result of my low self esteem.
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Testing an Essence: Plume Poppy
Posted by admin on Jul 27, 2009
By Deborah Bier, PhD, maker of the Whole Energy Essences and co-editor of the Vibration Magazine Blog.
After a series of events unnecessary to recount, I was so, so, so, SO, so sad. Disappointed. Downhearted. Discouraged. My heart ached. I was filled with grief and high drama. I was so brokenhearted, I couldn't even play in the garden, particularly because it was so buggy: there being so much one-way fondness between mosquitoes and me, I just couldn't get outside.
Always Loved a Lilac — Can't Say I loved the Essence!
Posted by admin on Jul 17, 2009
©2009 by Annabeth Meister
Editor's Note: The process of thoroughly testing a new essence is meant to be–but seldom is–a rigorous one, and collecting notes like Annabeth's from many volunteers is a part of the process. See a collection of articles about how to do it here: Making and Testing Essences — A Virtual Booklet.
One common reaction to beginning an essence is a brief catharsis in which issues and emotions the essence is intended to address come to the surface in a strong response called a healing crisis. That's what appears to have happened as Annabeth took Lilac. See articles about it at The Healing Crisis in Flower Essence Treatment and Three More Perspectives on the Healing Crisis: A Panel Discussion. Here's Annabeth's report.
Growing up with a forbidding mother and floundering father who weren't meant to be parents, I found a haven in my grandmother's house. She gave richly of her love, and her yard was an island of peace. To this day, my favorite plants are the ones that grew there-irises, willows, and, most especially for those few fragrant weeks in spring, the lilacs. At a particularly rough time in my 40s, an aunt pressed some of grandma's lilacs and sent them to me, and it was incredibly moving to touch them once more and inhale their scent.
Among the essences, Iris and Willow have been profound catalysts for me over the years, but Lilac is not a standard offering by the companies I use. Recently, Peggy Malnati was kind enough to send me a stock bottle of an essence from an ancient stand of lilacs on the remnants of the old farm in Michigan where she lives. (Peggy writes on metaphysical topics, and I've gotten to know her through her excellent blog, WalkSoftly2)
Healing With Flowers Conference
Posted by admin on Jul 15, 2009
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Editors' Note: While we cannot keep up with posting all essence education events such as individual classes and so forth, Vibration will publish information about large-scale events such conferences that have a heavy focus on essence education. Of particular interest will be conferences that do not focus on any single essence company's products, but on broad-based use of essences and more than two companies' products.
September 25-27, 2009 — Rowe, Massachusetts, USA
The mere presence of flowers in a bouquet or adorning a garden walk can change the energy of people and places. The arena of plant consciousness is gaining widespread attention as science begins to recognize what shamans have known for milennia: plants are intelligent beings who have led the way of conscious evolution for both people and the planet while having the ability to effect profound healing. Read the rest of this entry »
Becoming Essence Warriors
Posted by admin on Jul 11, 2009
By Deborah Bier, PhD, co-editor of Vibration Magazine
Editors' Note: As part of our 11th anniversary retrospective of Vibration Magazine, we reprise here an adapted form of this article first published in the Vibration Magazine February 2003 issue. It still addresses some of the pivotal issues of our time, both in the world at large, and within the essence community. O, would the need for such applications become out-of-date.
We certainly do live in turbulent times. Often, Vibration Magazine has focused on the vast, rapid and deep changes unfolding around and within us. The anxiety and stress they create — and the opportunity and challenge they present — are considerable. Vibrational and flower essences are fantastic partners on this crazy ride we call the beginning of the 21st century.
One response has been to call forth the Warrior: in nations, communities, families, and individuals. Certainly, we all need strength, courage, integrity, leadership, endurance and action to get through these changing times. We see that political and economic unrest has brought both military and terrorist action. But war-making is not the only face of the Warrior; automatically applying aggression to all situations is not the way of balance for a Warrior. The Warrior's approach also includes strategy, self-less service and even surrender. Read the rest of this entry »
A Digital Library of Essence Articles — Vibration's Virtual Booklets
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©2009 by Donna Cunningham, MSW
A couple of years into our publishing process, Vibration's editors realized that we were accumulating a valuable online collection of essence articles unlike any other in its breadth and inclusiveness. We'd actively recruited dozens of essence makers and senior practitioners to write for us–it was either that or continue to write most of the magazine ourselves! We fostered an atmosphere in which essence users were also urged to share personal stories of how particular essences helped them resolve life issues. We conducted polls and regularly monitored search engine terms to determine what our readers were interested in reading and then developed special theme issues devoted those concerns.
Despite the fact that our articles came from a great many International Authors – every continent but Antarctica — we were noticing that certain topics came up again and again in article submissions and reader requests. Rather than have our audience laboriously hunt through back issues for a gem or two, we came up with the idea of a series of Virtual Booklets. These are collections of articles on recurring topics like Animals, Pets, and Essences, Children and Essences, Body Work and Essences, and Essence Making and Testing. The VBs, as we dubbed them, were readily expandable, as it was simple to add links when new articles were published. Let me describe some of my own favorites and then list them all so you can visit the ones that interest you most. Read the rest of this entry »


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According to the current U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory at the date of this report's publication, the Philippines has been assessed as Level 2: Exercise increased caution. Certain areas, however, including Mindanao, the Sulu Archipelago, and the Sulu Sea, represent a higher security risk.
Overall Crime and Safety Situation
U.S. Embassy Manila does not assume responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons or firms appearing in this report. The American Citizen Services unit (ACS) cannot recommend a particular individual or establishment, and assumes no responsibility for the quality of service provided.
The U.S. Department of State has assessed Manila as being a HIGH-threat location for crime directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests.
Please review OSAC's Philippines-specific page for original OSAC reporting, consular messages, and contact information, some of which may be available only to private-sector representatives with an OSAC password.
Crime Threats
Crime remains a significant concern in urban areas throughout the Philippines. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP) Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management, theft, physical assault, and robbery were among the most common crimes reported to local authorities in 2017. Other common criminal activity included pickpocketing, confidence schemes, and credit card fraud. Carjacking, robberies, and violent assaults also occur sporadically throughout the country.
There have been reports of periodic incidents in which criminal gangs hit the rear bumper of a target vehicle; once the driver gets out of the car to check for damage, the suspects rob the driver and steal the vehicle. Such incidents usually occur on dark streets or isolated areas in metro Manila.
In 2017, robberies committed by taxi drivers and/or individuals using stolen taxi cabs declined from 2016. Crime associated with ride-sharing services was negligible in 2017.
There have been reports of credit card and ATM fraud. It is best to use credit cards at major retail facilities/banks and to always check bills or statements for suspicious charges. For more information, please review OSAC's Report, "The Overseas Traveler's Guide to ATM Skimmers & Fraud."
Areas of Concern
Due to the security concerns highlighted in the State Department's Travel Advisory for the Philippines, U.S. government employees must seek authorization for travel to Mindanao, the Sulu Archipelago, and the Sulu Sea.
Transportation-Safety Situation
For more information, please review OSAC's Report, "Security in Transit: Airplanes, Public Transport, and Overnights."
Road Safety and Road Conditions
In most cities in the Philippines (in Manila, in particular), traffic is dense, chaotic, and unpredictable. The road system is frequently congested, and drivers are often undisciplined. Drivers regularly fail to yield to emergency vehicles and do not adhere to general "rules of the road." These combined factors can impede the ability of emergency vehicles to reach the scene of an accident in a timely fashion. Driving off the national highways and paved roads is particularly dangerous, especially at night, and should be avoided. For more information on self-driving, please review OSAC's Report "Driving Overseas: Best Practices."
Public Transportation Conditions
Transportation safety involving maritime ferries tends to be below U.S. standards, and Embassy personnel are advised to avoid using them. Accidents involving ferries are relatively frequent, and such accidents often result in the serious injury or death of passengers.
Always use extra caution when hailing taxis on the street. The safest way to travel using a taxi service is to ask a hotel, restaurant, or business establishment to call a reliable taxi service. The vast majority of taxi services, especially metered taxis and similar car services, remain safe and reliable. Consider texting/calling a friend or local contact to provide the name and number of the taxi and driver upon entering the taxi. Travelers are advised against sharing taxis with strangers. Before getting into any taxi, always check to see if the meter is functioning. If the taxi does not have a functioning meter, or if the driver refuses to use the meter, do not use that taxi.
In 2017, the use of ride-sharing services surged in metro Manila. These services have proven to be very efficient and successful in Manila. For more information on ride-sharing, please review OSAC's Annual Briefing Report "Safety and Security in the Share Economy."
Terrorism Threat
The U.S. Department of State has assessed Manila as being a HIGH-threat location for terrorist activity directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests.
Local, Regional, and International Terrorism Threats/Concerns
For the last several years, the Department of State has warned U.S. citizens of the risks of terrorist activity in the Philippines. Terrorist groups and criminal gangs continue to operate throughout the Philippines. In 2016, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was discovered several hundred meters from Embassy Manila. The device was deactivated by the Manila Police Department (MPD) Explosive Ordnance Division (EOD).
From May to November 2017, homegrown terrorist organizations pledging support to ISIS – including members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), Dawlah Islamiyah Lanao (also called Maute Group), and other smaller extremist groups – seized and held Marawi City, in the Mindanao region. The siege led President Rodrigo Duterte to declare martial law over the entire Mindanao region, which covers approximately one-third of the country's territory. Security forces ultimately cleared the city and eliminated much of the terrorist leadership. During the "Battle of Marawi," radical groups aligned with ISIS attacked, occupied, and destroyed several key public buildings and held dozens of civilians hostage as human shields. They also reportedly massacred and beheaded captive civilians.
Armed attacks against civilians and security forces continued.
The December 3 attack on a police station in Misamis Oriental by approximately 100 members of the New People's Army (NPA), which is the armed winged of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), exemplifies the group's frequent strikes at military, police, and local government targets.
Suspected members of the ASG attacked a village in Basilan on August 21, killing at least nine civilians and wounding a dozen more.
The press reported that on June 22, security forces rescued at least 60 civilians held hostage by members of the Islamic militant group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) after the group launched an attack in North Cotabato.
Political settlements to long-running insurgencies remained elusive, thereby driving recruitment up and fueling terrorist activities among certain groups. The Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), intended to implement the previous administration's 2014 peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), is awaiting action in Congress. Delays in passing the BBL provide recruitment propaganda for former MILF fighters and commanders who formed more extreme breakaway groups over the years, including BIFF, Ansar al-Khalifa, and the Maute Group.
The BIFF, a MILF splinter group, continues to confront the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and other security forces in Mindanao. In September 2013, approximately 150 militants from the ASG and the BIFF joined forces in an attack against government troops in Lamitan on Basilan Island in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Multiple hostages were taken, and much of the city was burned to the ground. It took several days for the AFP to regain control of the city.
The BIFF was also linked with the MILF in the 2016 attack on a jail in the southern Philippines that facilitated the escape of over 150 prisoners.
The ASG operates in Mindanao, chiefly in Zamboanga and the Sulu Archipelago, as well as in/around the Sulu Sea. This group has pledged itself to ISIS. ASG is notorious for its kidnap-for-ransom operations. In January 2017, ASG militants reportedly released a South Korean and a Filipino national after holding them for more than three months.
The government of the Philippines and the Communist Party of the Philippines/New People's Army ended their six-month long unilateral ceasefire in February 2017, and the NPA increased its attacks against security forces following the failure of the most recent round of peace talks in May 2017. On December 5, President Duterte signed a presidential proclamation to formally designate the CPP/NPA a terrorist group; however, the courts must still rule on the designation. The NPA has targeted foreigners and could threaten U.S. citizens engaged in business or property management activities. The NPA frequently demands "revolutionary taxes" from local and foreign businesses. Members of the group also threaten and conduct attacks on critical infrastructure to enforce their extortion demands. The group also targeted, attacked, damaged, and destroyed mining and road construction equipment and has set buses on fire.
Anti-American/Anti-Western Sentiment
Small-scale, anti-American demonstrations are commonly held in front of and in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy in Manila. Demonstrations are organized by various groups, such as Filipino college students, the Communist Party of the Philippines, and labor/socialist organizations. All of these demonstrations contain an element of anti-American sentiment, and each group's goal is to reach the grounds of the U.S. Embassy. Most of the protest groups are intercepted by the Philippine National Police (PNP). The number of demonstrators is typically less than 200 people. Injuries are rare, though demonstrators have assaulted the police and have defaced the Embassy walls and main gate.
In October 2016, a demonstration held in the vicinity of Embassy Manila grew aggressive, as approximately 1,000 protestors attempted to surge toward the Embassy walls. Several police officers and demonstrators were hurt before police regained control of the situation.
In 2017, protests near Embassy Manila were smaller in scale than in previous years.
Political, Economic, Religious, and Ethnic Violence
The U.S. Department of State has assessed Manila as being a HIGH-threat location for political violence directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests.
Elections have led to acts of violence targeting particular candidates, especially candidates for local offices, but typically have not resulted in civil disturbances or large-scale clashes by partisan groups. It is not unusual for the period leading up to an election to be marred by violence between the factions of competing candidates. Attacks have involved drive-by shootings, IEDs, and grenade attacks to settle scores and eliminate political rivals. The 2016 presidential election, which saw Rodrigo Duterte elected president, was largely devoid of any civil disturbances or partisan violent clashes. Barangay (village) elections are scheduled for May 2018.
In November 2009, a politically-motivated massacre took place in Maguindanao. The attack claimed the lives of 57 people, including 30 journalists, making it one of the worst election-related acts of violence in recent history. As a result, the Philippines Commission on Elections (COMELEC) instituted a gun ban prior to all election cycles in an attempt to curb violence among political rivals and to curtail politically-related activities of armed partisan groups.
Post-specific Concerns
Environmental Hazards
The Philippines is particularly vulnerable to typhoons, floods, earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. These disasters can set back development and economic gains, cause disruptions in communication and transportation, and result in significant injuries and casualties.
The start of 2018 witnessed an increase in volcanic activity. On January 15, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) issued an alert level 3 for the Mayon Volcano, (in Albay province, approximately 300 kilometers southeast of Manila on Luzon). PHIVOLCS warned that the area was "in a relatively high level of unrest," as magma was at the crater, and hazardous eruption was possible within weeks or even days.
In 2016 and 2017, typhoons and heavy rains repeatedly caused extensive damage and landslides, resulting in loss of life, homes, and electrical power in various regions. On November 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines with record-breaking sustained winds of over 195 miles per hour and sea level storm surges of over 13 feet. Over 16 million people were affected by the storm, including at least 6,000 dead and over 27,000 injured.
Drug-related Crimes
The production, trafficking, and consumption of illegal drugs are an ongoing concern. Drug trafficking has become a priority issue for the government. Though the anti-drug campaign has focused primarily on arrests and enforcement operations, the government has indicated that it intends to expand treatment and rehabilitation activities. According to PNP statistics, 3,968 deaths occurred in anti-drug operations from July 1, 2016 through December 27, 2017. Thousands more drug-related homicides by unidentified "vigilantes" occurred in the same period.
Trafficking and abuse of methamphetamine remains the foremost drug-related problem, followed by marijuana and, to a lesser extent, cocaine, and Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy). Transnational organized crime groups exploit under-staffed and under-resourced law enforcement and a weak judicial system to establish clandestine drug laboratories and import wholesale quantities of meth to supply the domestic market. Authorities have raided meth laboratories throughout the country, including in major urban centers like Manila. The Philippines is an identified source of meth for Guam and a transit point from Africa to Southeast Asia.
Penalties for drug-related crimes can be severe, with 40 years in prison to a life sentence not uncommon even for drug couriers. Additionally, proposed legislation under Philippine congressional review is seeking to revive the death penalty for drug traffickers.
Kidnapping Threat
Host-nation media observed that kidnapping-for-ransom cases declined from previous years. The PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) is primarily responsible for kidnapping investigations. In 2017, there were 43 reported kidnappings, predominantly of local citizens. Fourteen of these occurred in Mindanao. AKG officials report that kidnapping incidents in Mindanao are mostly perpetrated by Muslim extremist individuals/groups that are members or allies of terrorist organizations (ASG, ISIS Philippines/Maute Group, and radical MILF factions). Kidnappings remain prevalent in western Mindanao, particularly in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) area/provinces, the Zamboanga Peninsula; and in the Cotabato-Central Mindanao region, specifically in the provinces of South and North Cotabato, Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, and in the Chartered Cities of Zamboanga, General Santos City, Cotabato, Iligan, Cagayan de Oro, and the Sulu Sea.
Several militant groups see kidnap-for-ransom as a way to fund their operations, and foreigners are targeted. But, the vast majority of the kidnapping victims are Philippine nationals. AFP indicates it is aware of at least seven foreign citizens being held hostage in the southern Philippines by ASG and other KFR groups. Five are Indonesians, one is Dutch, and one is Japanese. While kidnappings occur throughout the country, the majority appear to be criminal and not ideological. The perpetrators appear to mainly target local business people and individuals who are perceived as affluent. Criminal groups also tend to negotiate for a ransom within a relatively brief period (days or weeks, rather than years). Victims are often returned to their families after a ransom has been paid.
more information, please review OSAC's Report, "Kidnapping: The
Police Response
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is capable but limited in its ability to respond to and assist victims of crime and traffic accidents due to a lack of response vehicles, radios, and other essential equipment.
How to Handle Incidents of Police Detention or Harassment
Although reports of corruption and bribery, to include crimes apparently committed by PNP officers, are widespread, it is U.S. government policy not to pay or condone bribes to officials.
Should Americans feel that the police are extorting them, they are advised to contact that officer's commander and to report the incident to the Embassy. In the event of arrest or detention by the police, the U.S. Embassy can be reached at 02-301-2000. A duty officer is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Crime Victim Assistance
All incidents of crime should be reported to the PNP. Foreigners should remain calm and polite when interacting with the PNP to avoid misunderstandings and miscommunication.
The national emergency number is 117
Police Contact Numbers:
Manila: 523-3378 (District Tactical Operations Center)
Makati City: 843-7971 (Tactical Operations Center)
Pasay City: 831-1544 (Tactical Operations Center)
Quezon City: 925-8417 (District Tactical Operations Center)
For fire within the National Capital Region, contact the Central Operations Center Hotline at 410-6319.
Emergency/Fire alarm will be relayed to respective fire district by radio
Manila: 527-3627 and 527-3653
Makati City: 818-5150 and 816-2553
Pasay City: 843-6523 and 844-2120
Quezon City: 924-1922 and 928-8363
Police/Security Agencies
There are many reliable local private security companies.
Medical Emergencies
Adequate medical care is available in major cities, but not all Philippine hospitals meet the standards of care, sanitation, and equipment provided by hospitals in the U.S. Medical care is limited in rural and remote areas. There are many Western-trained Filipino doctors, who, in general, provide quality medical care, even when they have sub-standard medical facilities. The national emergency number is 117.
Contact Information for Available Medical Services
A list of doctors and medical facilities is on the U.S. Embassy Manila's Medical Assistance webpage.
Available Air Ambulance Services
International SOS-Philippines (Air Ambulance): 687-0909
Insurance Guidance
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CDC Country-specific Vaccination and Health Guidance
The CDC offers additional information on vaccines and health guidance for the Philippines.
OSAC Country Council Information
The OSAC Manila Country Council usually meets monthly, except in December. Interested private-sector security managers should contact OSAC's email@example.com with any questions.
U.S. Embassy Location and Contact Information
Embassy Address and Hours of Operation
U.S. Embassy Manila
1201 Roxas Boulevard
Manila, Philippines 1000
Embassy Contact Numbers
Operator: 63-2-301-2000 and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to connect callers to the duty officer for after-hours emergencies.
Website: http://manila.usembassy.gov/
Consular Coverage for Multi-post Countries
The Regional Security Office is also responsible for Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands.
Nearby Posts
Virtual Presence Post Mindanao: http://mindanao.usvpp.gov/
Embassy Guidance
U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in the Philippines are strongly encouraged to enroll in the Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). STEP enrollment provides travelers with the latest security updates and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy to contact them in an emergency.
Additional Resources
Philippines Country Information Sheet
Christian J. Schurman
Chairman, Overseas Security Advisory Council
Director, Diplomatic Security Service
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security
Bureau of Diplomatic Security
U.S. Department of State
Sandy Cowie
Co-Chairman, Overseas Security Advisory Council
Director – Global Security and Business Continuity
Principal Financial Group
Thomas G. Scanlon
Executive Director, Overseas Security Advisory Council
Bureau of Diplomatic Security
U.S. Department of State
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Would you like to know what makes me happy? Young adult science fiction does and
These Broken Stars
by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner is a respectable addition to the genre. The book centers on heiress Lilac Laroux and Major Tarver Merendsen, who survive when the spaceliner,
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up, and it's left a little bit shaky. Now don't get me wrong, it's not a bad book but not something that I would've knowledgeably spent a year on pins and needles waiting for.
I liked the characters in
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quite a bit. Lilac is an über-rich debutante who is on a pleasure trip with her best friend and bodyguards-in-bodices on her daddy's ship, the
. Tarver Merendsen is a major at the ripe old age of nineteen-twentyish who comes from humble roots. Of course, they're thrown in together at the start of the novel for a rocky start to build intrigue, and there is more to them than it would seem to one another. (It's not a bad thing.) What I liked best is that there is an air of mystery about the "more". Where did Lilac get those tricks up her sleeves? And how in the hell did Tarver Merendsen go from soldier to major on the battlefield?
The world-building is where I got a little hung up in
These Broken Stars
. I read and loved
by Meagan Spooner, so my expectations were pretty astronomical (
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) of how the setting and plot unfolded together. I just had too many questions about how things worked. For instance – terraforming. If it was only partially terraformed because of the particular trees used, why were there animals. If there had to be a mirror moon thingy, then they could not occur naturally, right? Yes, I'm one of those weird people who wants to know how the science works. I wanted to pat Lilac and Tarver on the head, tell them they're cute, and send them to make out in a cave so I could LEARN THINGS. And then again, I may've missed the forest in this book because of all the damned trees in the way.
The long and short of it is,
These Broken Stars
is a good book, but not what I thought it was hyped up to be. I will be rereading it when I get my finished copy, and maybe it will be All The Things for me like
was. Or – more hopefully – I'll be able to judge it against itself and not a book by one of the authors. If all else fails, I'll have a pretty piece of literary artwork to face out on my bookshelf.
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MSA creates a petition system to reconnect with students
MSA will issue an official opinion on any concern that receives at least 50 signatures.
Mar. 21, 2016
Students now have the option to directly petition the Missouri Students Association about any issue, according to a new bylaw passed during the March 16 full Senate meeting. The legislation's author, former Senate Speaker Kevin Carr, said he hopes this will change the way MSA interacts with the student body and increase transparency within the association.
Carr's legislation requires MSA to issue an official opinion on any concern brought to Senate if it is accompanied by a petition that has been signed by at least 50 undergraduate students. Prior to this legislation, students could speak to individual senators, but no system existed that required senators to address those concerns.
Senator and co-author Saad Malik said this is an important change to the bylaws because it allows students to ensure MSA takse a stance on issues they may not otherwise discuss. He said that students can still speak with individual senators about their concerns, but that this legislation offers an "extra avenue" for students to have their voices heard.
Malik said the new legislation could also benefit senators whose opinions were unheard. This legislation will keep ideas from being "killed in committee" by allowing a different way for legislation to reach full senate, where it will be subject to multiple points of view.
"If somebody comes to me with an issue I hope that I could be able to pick it up and do something with it," Malik said. "Given a circumstance where I couldn't, this would be another route to get that onto the agenda."
Carr began drafting his legislation last semester after MSA's inaction with issues, such as concealed carry on campus and MU's severed ties with Planned Parenthood. Carr said both issues were "talked about heavily" but eventually tabled because Senate did not want to appear controversial.
"(Senate) got caught up in semantics rather than the purpose of it," Carr said. "We allowed ourselves to remain silent because of minor details."
The number of signatures needed has been a point of debate since the legislation's first reading in Senate on Feb. 24. Some senators thought a high number would deter students from petitioning or stop them from coming to MSA.
Before the legislation reappeared at full Senate on March 16, Carr and his co-authors changed the constitutional amendment to a bylaw and reduced the required number of signatures from 100 to 50.
Malik said finding the right number of signatures is a "balancing act" but added that a set number is necessary to keep MSA from having to deal with "frivolous concerns." He said that changing the act to a bylaw will allow the required number of signatures to be changed more easily and help Senate ensure that this balance is maintained in the future.
MSA's next step will be promoting the petition system to students, a task Carr said he would like to see MSA work effectively in the future. Carr said he is worried that this legislation will "remain hidden and silent" if MSA doesn't start promoting itself as an organization by using its connections on campus.
"We want to be able to use (those) contacts and resources to the average student's benefit," Car said. "We need to start working on that message of how we can transfer our time and resources to student advocacy more effectively."
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