text: Home > Medical > Depression > News 15 November 2016 Depression on the rise among US teens A recent study has found that, among American teens and young adults, roughly one in 11 experiences a major depressive disorder every year. 0 Depression is on the rise among American teens and young adults, with adolescent girls showing the greatest vulnerability, a new national survey reveals.Risk edging upwardsBack in 2005, the risk of major depressive disorder for teenage boys was pegged at 4.5 percent, and 13 percent for teenage girls. By 2014, however, boys' risk of depression rose to six percent, but for girls it soared to more than 17 percent, the survey found."These are episodes during which the adolescent experiences five or more depressive symptoms for a period of two weeks or longer," explained study author Dr Ramin Mojtabai. He is a professor in the department of mental health at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore.Read: 70% of teenage girls lack vit. DA closer look shows that teen depression risk only started to edge upwards starting in 2012, with risk weighing more heavily on teen girls throughout the survey period. Mojtabai said the findings "are consistent with recent data on trends in suicide in the US."Mojtabai and colleagues reported the results online in the journal Paediatrics.The study team pointed out that, among American teens and young adults, roughly one in 11 experience a major depressive disorder every year.Girls more vulnerableThe study examined data collected between 2005 and 2014 by the US National Surveys on Drug Use and Health. More than 172,000 American teens (aged 12 to 17) and nearly 179,000 young adults (18 to 25) were included in the analysis.The result: overall risk over the course of a single year rose from under nine percent in 2005 to about 11 percent by 2014 among all teens, and from just under 9 percent to a bit shy of 10 percent among young adults.Read: Can blood pressure meds be linked to depression?But across the entire decade, teenage girls were found to be strikingly more vulnerable to depression than teenage boys, the researchers said.Mojtabai said the jury remains out as to why, though he and other researchers have theorised that girls may simply be exposed to more depression risk triggers than boys.For example, "there is some research indicating that cyberbullying may have increased more dramatically among girls than boys," Mojtabai said. In addition, "as compared with adolescent boys, adolescent girls also now use mobile phones with texting applications more frequently and intensively. And problematic mobile phone use among young people has been linked to depressed mood. These associations, however, remain speculative," he noted.Many stressorsDr Anne Glowinski said she "was disappointed, but not surprised" by the findings, while agreeing that the report "absolutely does not clarify why this is happening." Glowinski is director of child and adolescent psychiatry education and training at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. "There are many stressors which impact our youth and could in fact increase the rates of depression in people who are vulnerable to depression. These stressors are not limited to social media and/or cyberbullying," she noted.Read: Treating teen depression works"Economic factors, prospects about the future, neighborhood violence and many other things could be impacting the mental health of our youth," according to Glowinski, who wrote an editorial that accompanied the study."And yes, one of those things could be social media or even something not on the radar, like an increase in sleep deprivation related to excessive Internet use," she suggested. "I am not telling you the latter is high on my list of suspects, but just that the list of suspected factors is long. There are really many possibilities that should be investigated as soon as possible." 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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women's basketball team (10-16, 9-6 A-Sun) opened its home finale weekend in fine fashion on Thursday with a determined victory over visiting USC Upstate (7-19, 6-9 A-Sun). The Bruins helped Head Coach Brittney Ezell notch her 100th career win with the 74-69 victory over the Spartans.
The contest opened with a fierce back and forth battle between the teams in their final regular season matchup. A jumper by sophomore Molly Ernst (Louisville, Ky.) and triple from near the top of the arc by senior Tristan Daniel (Waynesboro, Tenn.) knotted the game at five barely three minutes in. Upstate pulled ahead behind a three pointer but work inside the paint by senior Haley Nelson (Scottsboro, Ala.) and a drive by freshman Adrienne Tarrence (Bowling Green, Ky.) gave BU its first lead of the night, 13-12, with 15:06 remaining. The Spartans answered back with a 7-2 run to go up, 19-15, three minutes later.
Freshman Amara Mayers (Harvest, Ala.) made the first of several strong drives to the basket to help keep the Bruins within striking distance. USC Upstate gained its largest lead of the night, seven points, but senior Cacy Burtnett (Cleveland, Tenn.) knocked down a triple from the right side of the arc and junior Alyssa Visbeen (Franklin, Tenn.) battled for a layup to make it a two-point game, 25-23, with just over eight minutes left in the half.
Two minutes later, the Bruins exploded for a 12-2 run behind a jumper by freshman Katie Carroll (Lilburn, Ga.) and back-to-back treys by Mayers and Visbeen, forcing the Spartan bench to call timeout as BU pulled ahead, 33-30. BU leaned on its strong defense to help it keep a lid on the contest in the final three minutes of regulation. USC Upstate managed to knot the score twice in the final 50 seconds but could not get past Belmont's defense, sending the teams to the locker rooms locked in a 37-37 stalemate.
After the break, Upstate attempted to keep up the same fast and furious scoring pace from the first stanza but the Bruins continued to battle behind drives by Nelson. Around the 15 minute mark, the teams once again began trading baskets, keeping it either tied or at a one-point differential game for nearly a three-minute span until Mayers drilled a triple from the left side of the arc, opening up a 9-2 run for the Bruins that put them ahead 59-52 by the 10:38 mark.
Belmont seemed to be on cruise control for upwards of six minutes, easily controlling the pace of the contest with its defense and strong shooting. The Spartans steadily worked and soon came within a single basket of forcing the game's eighth tie of the night but a jumper by Carroll and a pair at the charity stripe by Nelson kept them at arm's length. Upstate made its last push in the final two minutes of regulation. The Spartans closed the point differential to a single point, 70-69, after a three pointer and a layup by Tee'Ara Copney with 17 ticks remaining on the clock. However, Nelson and Carroll were flawless at the line to secure BU's 74-69 victory.
USC Upstate shot 43.1 percent from the floor, 38.9 percent from three-point range and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Spartans held the advantage in rebounds, 41-31, and blocks, 4-3.
Upstate had four players reach double figures, led by Tee'Ara Copney's 17 points. Lauren McRoberts, Briana Robinson and Tyra Smith added 14, 13, and 10 points, respectively. McRoberts led the team in rebounds with 10.
Belmont shot 44.4 percent from the hardwood, 41.7 percent from behind the three-point arc and 60 percent from the charity stripe. The Bruins held the advantage in assists, 15-11, and steals, 11-6.
Nelson netted a game-high 17 points and pulled down seven rebounds. Mayers scored a career-high 13 points and Carroll added 11 points in the effort. Redshirt junior Katie Brooks (Maryville, Tenn.) finished with a game-high six assists and Burtnett had a game-high three steals.
Belmont returns to action on Saturday in its home finale. The Bruins host in-state rival ETSU beginning at 5 p.m. A presentation honoring seniors Cacy Burtnett, Tristan Daniel, Crystal Kesler, Haley Nelson and Shai Wilkins will be held before tip-off. The contest can be heard live via the internet on the Bruins Sports Network and seen on ASun.TV. Live stats and a Twitter feed (@BelmontWBB) will also be available.
Fans are encouraged to show Bruin spirit by wearing blue as part of Homecoming 2012.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Bible in 90 Days - Post #2
However, completing the task is not the only thing I am enjoying about this. Each morning, I am spending time with the God of Creation....the Author of the Word...and that is the coolest. I have done bible studies for the last 15+ years, but this is truly the first time that I have read scripture in a structure set up to take me through the whole bible. Needless to say, I have looked forward to hearing what God has to say to me each morning!
It's virtually impossible for me to post every day, so although I won't have a post for what I have learned in each reading, I will blog about my observations at least 3 times a week.
This morning's stand out scripture was Exodus 3:7-8:
"The LORD said, 'I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering.
So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites.'"
The Lord cares. He cared about the misery of the Israelites' slavery, and He cares today about our own imprisonments. Whether they be physical or emotional.....externally or interally afflicted - the Lord cares. And just as He came down to rescue the Israelites from the hands of the Egyptians, He sent Jesus in the form of a man to rescue us from our slave drivers.
The promised land of the Israelites was physical land; whereas our promised lands are spiritual.....but oh, the joys of walking with the Lord in our good and spacious land: land that flows with milk and honey, peace and joy, comfort and love.
As we trust in the Lord daily and learn from Him.....we little by little drive out the Canaanites, the Hittites and the Amorites from living on our inherited promised lands. These "-ites" are different for all of us...but they are enemies, soul-terrorists, anything that stands on our souls to keep us from taking hold of the best God has for us.
Today, I will curl up on the lap of Jesus, and rest in His care. I will trust that the promised land He holds out to me is better than living in slavery to my sin.
Father God, You are an All-consuming fire. Set my heart ablaze for Your Truth. God of Heaven, You heard the cry of the Israelites and You had great compassion for them. Help me to see and believe with all my heart that You rise up to show compassion for me. Go before me today and destroy the enemy. Get them off of my land and lead me on into Truth. Thank You, Jesus!
3 comments:
- Robyn said...
I am on day four! I can't tell you what a blessing it has been so far, and I look forward to blessings to come. This is also my first time to read the bible straight through cover to cover. I have done lots of studies but none like this. I even talked a few ladies from church into taking this journey with me, thank the Lord for faithful friends!
I have been reading half in the morning and half at night, it has helped me to split it, and be able to do it before the kids get up and after they go to bed!
I am enjoying reading your observations. Looking forward to reading more!
- January 5, 2010 at 7:19 PM
- Anonymous said...
- January 8, 2010 at 1:07 AM
- Melanie said...
Hi amy - haven't visited you in a while here so good to catch up with you a bit. I enjoyed how you're enjoying God's word.
Thank you for sharing!
- January 11, 2010 at 4:17 PM


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It's been a long time since I've posted here. Too long, I think, although God might tell you otherwise.
I needed time to figure myself out which is something that I absolutely hate admitting. I tend to pride myself on being self-aware. Therefore, each time I learn a new thing about myself, I think, "That's it! This is the ticket! Surely there's nothing else for me to learn about myself! I can't imagine being any more self-aware than I am right now!"
These are precisely the moments that God likes to take me down off the pedestals I've precariously crafted and sat myself upon.
Now, let me clarify: I'm a soul-searcher. I will soul-search until the day's end and then keep searching. I guess that's because half of me is introverted. Sometimes, though, this really leads to some problems.
I get too tangled in my thoughts, and maybe that's anxiety—but maybe it's just a part of who I am. Still, I've had to learn to accept this part of me for what it is. I overthink everything, I rationalize bad behaviors, I dwell on the negative parts of myself because I am constantly looking for something to fix.
Admitting this is one thing, but accepting it is another. It was a process, and oh boy, did I fail a lot—but I learned to accept myself for who I am, just as I am, in whatever stage I'm in. Now, yes, there are still things that I recognize as something that needs to be changed. For instance, perhaps it's not the most healthy to "dwell on the negative" parts of yourself. In fact, I promise you: it's not. But once you accept that (insert action here) is something that you do, something that may even be large enough to define you, you can acknowledge it, love yourself anyway, and change it in a way that's positive rather than looking at yourself as a broken toy that needs to be fixed.
The more you see yourself as broken, the more broken you will allow yourself to become. And my beautiful, wonderful, lovely friends, that's just not okay.


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Model-Based Engineering of Embedded Systems
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- Applies and transfers state-of-the-art model-based software development to industrial application
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Embedded systems have long become essential in application areas in which human control is impossible or infeasible. The development of modern embedded systems is becoming increasingly difficult and challenging because of their overall system complexity, their tighter and cross-functional integration, the increasing requirements concerning safety and real-time behavior, and the need to reduce development and operation costs.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Software Platform Embedded Systems (SPES) modeling framework and demonstrates its applicability in embedded system development in various industry domains such as automation, automotive, avionics, energy, and healthcare. In SPES 2020, twenty-one partners from academia and industry have joined forces in order to develop and evaluate in different industrial domains a modeling framework that reflects the current state of the art in embedded systems engineering.
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If you play Homescapes aggressively, this can mean that you are a very impatient person. You're probably rolling your eyes at this point and saying to yourself, "Tell me something I don't already know." You might be thinking that I'm just stating the obvious but believe it or not, a lot of your playing styles with any kind of game reveal certain aspects about your personality. At the very least, they shine a bright light on your values, your priorities as well as your general attitude.
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The same applies to people who are looking for shortcuts in Homescapes. They may be blowing through their coins, but this means that they try to be as efficient of thinkers as possible. They're not the type who would intentionally spin their wheels for a ridiculous amount of time for no reason. Their time is important and that's why they would not hesitate to use up whatever resources that they get in the game like coins to speed things up.
On the other hand, if you're the type of person who hangs on to your coins only to spend it if you feel like you really have no other choice, then this means you are methodical thinking and might want to use a homescapes online generator. You're the type of person who looks at resources as efficient tools that you can use strategically. You look at whatever is going through your life and try to maximize value by taking action in a very tightly defined and concentrated way.
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My mother has very wide feet and she loves Rene Caovilla. They are expansive but they are comfortable, elegant and gorgeous.
I just bought a pair of Micahael Kors wedge slingbacks and they seem to be pretty comfie.
I'll let you know after I've been shopping in them a couple of hours how they actually turn out!
I have super-wide feet too and am always sad that I can't wear cute shoes (pointy-toed, high heels, revealing sandals, etc). I find that open-toed sandals that have a lot of give in the instep work best for me....and wedge heels are great for support. I've had some luck with Via Spiga and Bandolino. Nine West is hit or miss (mostly misses) but I've found a few comfy cute shoes there occasionally.


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JUCO defensive back commits to Nebraska
JUCO defensive back commits to Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. —
Three-star junior college defensive back Deontai Williams has committed to Nebraska.
He announced his decision Sunday on Twitter following his official visit.
The 6-foot, 175-pound athlete received offers from programs including Florida, Ole Miss and Central Florida.
Williams is the 12th commitment of Nebraska's 2018 recruiting class.


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- Webinar Recording: ICF Core Competencies and the PCC Markers
July 1, 2017 - July 2, 2020
8:00 am
Watch this previously-recorded webinar. CEU's from ICF for recorded events are in the category of Resource Development, and can be requested after you watch the webinar. Instructions will follow in the email you receive after you register.
Cost: $20 ICF Members, $30 Non-members, free for pre-paid MAF and AAF members.
ICF Core Competencies and the PCC Markers
If you want to know more about ICF credentials and the PCC Credential (Professional Certified Coach) in particular, this is a not-to-be-missed program for you.
Join Julie Shows, MCC for an interactive conversation about the PCC Markers, created to describe the behaviors that should be exhibited in a coaching conversation at the Professional Certified Coach level.
Learn the how, what and why of the markers in relation to the ICF Core Competencies. Walk away with a deeper understanding of how to demonstrate the ICF Core Competencies and be able to identify areas of growth in your own coaching.
By attending this webinar, you will:
- Understand the history and purpose of the PCC markers
- Understand how the markers relate to the ICF Core Competencies
- Understand expectations of a PCC level coaching conversation
- Observe the markers in coaching demonstrations
- Review current credentialing requirements from the ICF
This webinar is designed to provide an opportunity for an interactive conversation about the markers and an opportunity to observe or participate in coaching conversations to demonstrate the markers. The 90 minute format will leave time for Q &A.
Please download the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Markers from the ICF website so that you have this information during the webinar.
Julie Shows, Master Certified Coach and Certified Mentor Coach has been working with coaches in developing a deeper understanding of the ICF Coaching Core Competencies for over 15 years. She has completed two ICF accredited coach training programs, Success Unlimited Network and the Georgetown Leadership Coaching Certificate Program and in 2009 completed the ICF accredited Mentor Coach Certification Program with Invite Change.
Julie received her MCC from the International Coach Federation in 2000 and has successfully renewed that credential by completing the required 40 hours of CCEU's every 3 years in ICF Core Competencies.
For the past 10 years, Julie has been a volunteer on the ICF PCC/MCC Assessors Team and in 2013 she joined the ICF Markers Training Team and was part of the early development and training for the PCC markers. She has delivered the markers training for ICF and in the Georgetown Leadership Coaching Certificate Program.
Since 2003, Julie has been on the faculty of the Georgetown Leadership Coaching Certificate Program. From 2010 to 2014 she was a Program Director and is currently the Training Director. As part of her responsibility as Program Director and Training Director, Julie has been responsible for training students and faculty in the ability to demonstrate the ICF Core Competencies.


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638 candidates pass CSS written test
Islamabad, Oct 15: Only 8.2 per cent candidates have passed the Central Superior Services (CSS) 2010 written examination for recruitment in the federal government's BPS-17, declared the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) here on Thursday.
Out of 7,759 candidates, who had taken the written examination, only 638 have been declared successful by the FPSC, says an official announcement. Out of the passed candidates, 480 are male and 158 female candidates.
It says that initially a total of 11,887 candidates had applied for the CSS examination, but 4,128 did not appear.
"Subject to determination of eligibility as per CSS Rules, place and schedule of medical examination, psychological assessment and viva voce will be intimated to candidates in due course of time," it says.Your Comments
Parents resent PEC new exam procedure
Rawalpindi: Punjab Examination Commission's (PEC) decision to hold this year's annual examination under the new procedure evolved in 2006 will do more harm than good to the students of grade-V and grade-VIII, parents and teachers said.
The PEC has decided to introduce Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) procedure this year to assess the learning ability of the students. But syllabus books, giving guidelines for the examination, would be published by 2012, teachers and parents of students said.
"The course that is being taught in the primary and middle level schools was issued in 2002 but the PEC decided to conduct the examination under SLOs for which relevant books are not available," said a private school teacher Amir Anwar.
Explaining the SLOs, the teacher said the PEC introduced outlines for the examination papers in 2006 and decided to make some amendments in syllabus and publish new books from 2012. He said when the books were not available till 2012 how could PEC hold the examination under the new policy this year.
When contacted Executive District Officer (education) Malik Mohammad Ashraf said the examinations were being held in accordance with SLOs for which no specific course books were needed. Dawn
Computer science book for eighth class yet to be printed
Rawalpindi: Almost six months of the academic session have passed, but the textbook of computer science for 8th class is still not available in the market thus leaving the students in a quandary.
Sources in the Punjab Textbook Board told 'The News' that Punjab review committee (PRC) has approved the curriculum of computer science book and now waiting for the approval of national review committee (NRC). They said that NRC takes too much time to give NOC for the publication of books that's why they are afraid that the new syllabus book may not be published this year.
Earlier, the students were advised by the teachers to change their subject from computer science to home economics, Arabic and agriculture etc because there was no other option for them. But many of the students are still waiting for the new syllabus of computer science.
Students and parents while talking to 'The News' said that almost six months have passed, but the textbook of computer sciences is still not available in the market that shows the inefficiency of the Punjab Textbook Board. The concerned authorities are taking no action whereas the future of thousands of students is at stake, they added.
Chaudhary Aslam, a father, said, "I have visited almost all the bookshops in twin cities to get the book of computer science for my son, but failed because the new book is reportedly still not printed. This shows the negligence and lack of interest on part of the concerned authorities."
He said that when I contacted the Punjab Textbook Board they told me that the printing of book is still in the process and soon it would be available in the market, but students are still waiting for the book.
One Faheem Alam said that the time is very short, as the final examinations would be conducted in February 2011 and without proper syllabus how would the students prepare for the annual examination. The authorities should bring the book in the market as soon as possible.
The official spokesperson of Punjab Textbook Board Muhammad Abid also confirmed that the Punjab review committee has passed the curriculum and now they are waiting for the NOC from the national review committee. He said that national review committee takes too much time to give NOC, as they read each page of the curriculum and sometimes it takes a year to give NOC.
Muhammad Abid said that schools should get course outline of computer sciences for the 8th class from the Curriculum Wing, Islamabad, to prepare their students for the annual examinations. The news
World Hand Washing Day today: Soap available only in 8pc govt schools
Islamabad: As the 'Global Hand-washing Day' is being observed on Friday, a Unicef-sponsored survey has indicated that soap is available in merely 8 per cent of government schools and 42 per cent private schools in Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
"Where not available, a majority of students reported either not washing their hands at all or washing with just water," according to the survey conducted in 100 public and private schools in the twin cities.
This year, the theme of Global Handwashing Day aims to make the simple, life-saving practice of washing hands a regular habit.
As part of celebrating the day, about 80,000 children across the country will be involved in school events like hand-washing demonstrations and competitions, painting and drawing contests, local awareness walks and soap distribution.
The national day activities will be launched in Islamabad on Friday at a ceremony to be presided over by Federal Minister for Environment Hameedullah Jan Afridi. Community and camp activities for flood-affected people, including hand-washing demonstrations and distribution of soap, will also be organised.
Each year, diarrhoeal diseases and acute respiratory infections cause deaths of more than 3.5 million children under the age of five.
In Pakistan, about 116,013 children die due to diarrhoea each year, translating into the loss of life of 13 children per hour, says PDHS 2007-08.
Children also suffer disproportionately from sickness also due to diarrhoeal diseases with almost 25 million cases reported annually, according to PSML survey for 2006-07.
Washing hands with soap and water especially after using the toilet and before handling food helps reduce the incidence of diarrhoeal diseases by over 40 percent; but this simple behaviour is not practiced regularly, Unicef said in a statement.
In the aftermath of the unprecedented flooding that devastated large areas of the country and directly affected over 20 million people, the incidence of water, sanitation and hygiene related diseases, including acute diarrhoea, among the affected population is alarming and several cases of cholera have been confirmed.
In this environment, hand washing with soap is vital to decrease the mortality and morbidity of affected populations, in particular women and children, said Unicef. DawnYour Comments
The list of who's who behind the blue-eyed teachers
Islamabad: An official document reflects on nepotism and murder of merit in the official appointments with the Presidency, Prime Minister's Secretariat, a number of federal ministers and government MPs being badly exposed to have referred their blue-eyed to the concerned authorities to get them recruited. Perhaps innocently, the Federal Directorate of Education has documented who, no matter how powerful, in the government had referred their favourites to the authorities for their induction.
The FDE under the ambit of the Ministry of Education has compiled a complete list of the candidates for the slots of teachers along with the references and links that they produced before the officers of the directorate and has submitted the list before the ministry. The FDE list contains the names of persons from Presidency to Prime Minister's Secretariat; from Federal Ministers to political workers and from federal secretary to section officer, who wanted their men appointed against the posts of teachers.
Sources in the FDE told this correspondent that the list mainly includes those who could not be selected and the directorate submitted the list before the Federal Education Minister for further orders. Of these candidates many were selected later, the sources held. The sources said the FDE inducted some 1000 teachers of whom 642 were in access and many were appointed under political and bureaucratic influence. It is the same recruitment process when FDE was caught appointing dozens of teachers through fake appointment letters and Director FDE Farzana Gondal confirmed that teachers had been appointed on fake appointed letters and were drawing salaries from the national kitty. These fake appointments were apart from the 642 excess appointments that the FDE has made after the inception of new government in 2008. Interestingly, the list says most of the candidates were either ineligible or did not meet the requirements of the posts. Even a few were just matriculate.
According to the official list submitted in the Education Ministry, dozens of applicants used the reference of Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani, Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari, Leader of the House in Senate, Federal Minister for Labour and Manpower Syed Khursheed Shah, Federal Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira and Dr Israr Shah, chairman Pakistan People's Party Political Victim Cell. While the FDE was tried to be influenced by a few candidates through reference of Federal Minister Nazar Muhammad Gondal, Minister Haji Ghulam Ahmad Bilour; Manzoor Wattoo; Ministers of State Mehreen Anwar Raja, Imtiaz Safdar Warrich, Tasneem Ahmad Quershi; Senator Abdul Ghafoor Haidri, Faisal Karim Kundi, Sabeen Rizvi, MNA PML-N, Malik Abrar Ahmad, Senator Razina Alam Khan, Khalida Mansoor MNA, Senator Mohabat Khan Marri, Senator Ismael Bulehdi, Sardar Muhammad Mushtaq MNA, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry MNA, Muhammad Sabir Shah, President PML-N Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Malik M Jamil MNA, Raja Muhammad Shafqat Khan Abbasi, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, Naseer Ahmad Bhutta MNA and Parliamentary Secretary, ministry of information and broadcasting. Among the bureaucrats, the official list says dozens of applicants were backed by M I Kiani, In-charge People's Complaint Cell, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, M Hussain of President Secretariat and Farooq Sultan, section officer Prime Minister's Secretariat.
From the PM's Secretariat the officers who referred the candidates to FDE include Muhammad Zubair Ahmad, Deputy Secretary; Farah Hamid Khan, Deputy Secretary; Bashir Ahmad Ch, Deputy Secretary; Ali Ahmad Bajwa; Syed Kazim Hussain; Ghulam Nabi Mangrio, Joint Secretary and Ch Zafar Amin.
From the Presidency, DG Admin and Qamar S Abbasi, Director had referred the candidates to the directorate to get them inducted. Other bureaucrats include Ali Muhammad Shah, Director Ministry of Commerce; Secretary Education; Rao Tehsin Ali Khan, DG Minister's office, Information and Broadcasting, Yasmin Haq, Education Ministry, DG (A&A) Higher Education Commission; Azeemul Haq Minhas, Ministry of Water and Power; Feroz Khan, DG National Assembly; Education Secretary Sindh; Director Ministry of Water and Power; Kanwar Muhammad Dilshad Election Commission of Pakistan, and Assistant Director PM Task Force on Employment Generation. While a few PS of the Ministers have also referred their persons for the said posts; they include Muhammad Arshad, PS to Minister of State for Defence; Kamran Ali Shah, PS to Minister of Zakat and Ushr; PS to Minister for Labour and Manpower; and Ashraf Ali Samo, PS Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
City School has new student council
Islamabad: The investiture ceremony of the student council was held at The City School, Capital Campus, here on Thursday.
A total of 107 students pledged to uphold the ideals enshrined in the school code of conduct and to exhibit the highest standards of moral and ethical behaviour synonymous with the name of the institution.
On pledging solidarity to leadership, responsibility and compassion and to resultantly emerge as enlightened citizens of society at large, students were decorated with the honours of The City School Student Council.
Regional Director (North) of The City School Safia Cassim and Regional Academic Coordinator Muhammad Zeeshan Khan were also present on the occasion. A large gathering of parents along with faculty and students of the school witnessed the event and cheered the newly-elected student council. The news


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Do I have to fill in the holes on the edges?
NOTE: If the holes on the edges of the slab bother you, please, stop reading and don't buy our product. If you love them, continue reading…
TMI leaves the air holes on the edges exposed and unfilled because it gives the product a more "natural" look. Instead of looking like the stone was cast in a small factory in Washington State, the stone actually looks like it was formed from some great geological process. The holes and chipped out edges give the product the unique look it has that is unmatched in the industry and you probably chose Squak Mountain Stone™ for that very reason. So, if you're an installer, be sure to ask your client if they want the holes to remain on the edges because we haven't developed a clever way for getting them back once they've been filled in. And yes, we have actually been asked to do this by saddened customers with "perfect" countertop edges!
What do I fill the holes with if I want them gone?
In our experience, the best choice is a fortified grout. (A color chart is available below.) Please be aware that any filler may pop out and require renewal. It is recommended that sealer be applied after any filler.
Do I need a substrate under the stone?
That depends. Plywood substrates are used to help distribute the weight of heavy materials across a larger surface area and are commonly used under natural stone and concrete. A substrate also provides some flexural support for stones across large spans. Squak Mountain Stone™ isn't as heavy as granite and concrete so it's not likely to crush cabinets from its weight. However, like all cement and concrete materials, Squak Mountain Stone™ has poor flexural strength compared to granite and resin counters. Substrates are also useful for supporting sink areas, particularly undermount sinks, so the sink can rest on the substrate instead of hanging from the slab (See "Can I screw into Squak Mountain Stone™?"). A substrate can also be used for securing a dishwasher. However, efficiently placed bracing or brackets can achieve the same results.
Do I have to cut it wet?
Wet cutting of stone has two purposes. First, for really hard stones, such as granite, wet cutting keeps the saw blade cool, to prevent it from warping and making crooked cuts. Second, it keeps the dust from cutting down by trapping it in the water. Squak Mountain Stone™ isn't hard enough to warp saw blades, so it can be dry cut. However, and this is important, Squak Mountain Stone™ may contain respirable silica (RCS), which would be present when the material is being cut or sanded. RCS can be present in all sorts of materials, including granites, quartz glass, and concrete. Using water is the best form of protection from releasing RCS into the atmosphere where it can be breathed in. Before installing Squak Mountain Stone™ that has been cut with a wet saw, make sure it has had a chance to dry out. If water is not going to be used, make sure to use proper NIOSH-approved respirator masks for protection from RCS. Use mechanical ventilation (like a vacuum at the dust source) and never dry sweep the dry dust. Use a dampened broom or rag or a vacuum.
NOTE: Independent analysis of Squak Mountain Stone has verified that the product contains less than 1% RCS, thanks largely to the use of recycled crushed glass instead of sand.
WARNING: If the slabs are still damp when installed, they may leave "moisture shadows" when objects are left on the counters as the excess moisture is trying to leave the slab the through the least-path-of resistance: the top. The incidence of these shadows will lessen over time as the moisture evaporates. Depending on weather conditions and the amount of water used to do water cutting, it may take several days for the slabs to dry out. If speed is a factor for installation, dry cutting is the best way to go. Also, during the fabrication process, if the slabs are moist or damp, stencils left on the surfaces for more than 30 minutes can also create shadows as the moisture is trying to leave the slabs. Suction pads/cups from CNC tools can also cause shadowing.
How do I deal with the joints in the counters?
As you may have noticed, each slab of Squak Mountain Stone™ is unique. Unlike mass-manufactured materials or some granite, each slab will have its own character and texture. This means that despite your best efforts to make the physical seam between slabs as small as possible, you will always be able to tell that there is a transition. With that said, here are a couple of rules regarding joints in Squak Mountain Stone™:
1. ALWAYS place joints over supports, such as sides of cabinets. If that's not possible, then plan on placing bracing of some sort to fully support the joint. This will keep the joint from deflecting. If possible, plan out your kitchen cabinets with the dimensions of Squak Mountain Stone™ slabs. If your cabinets are already there, then plan out your layout of the joints to land where you already have supports in place. If you can't avoid joints falling in the center of a drawer or similar condition, consider installing Squak Mountain Stone™ with a plywood substrate for support. If in doubt, consult with your installer on the best layout for slabs.
2. The easiest way to get durable seams is to use a color-matched fortified tile grout. Don't apply the grout AFTER the slabs are seamed together as it will increase the likelihood that it will shrink into the gap between the slab. You should butter up the edges of the slabs with grout the full height right before pushing the pieces together. Then simply smooth away any excess material that squeezes out the top of the joint using a wet sponge. Because the grout completely fills the joint, top to bottom, it's less apt to shrink and sink. You can use pre-mixed tile grout, grout-caulk, or fortified dry grout, mixed with water or acrylic additives. It is important to match the grout color to the slab color if you want "invisible seams". You will be able to find pre-colored grouts that match the standard Squak colors at any local tile supply store in a dry mix that you can keep and mix up when you need it or you can, through some trial and error, mix your own on site, using a bone or antique white base grout with liquid pigments.
Can I screw into Squak Mountain Stone™?
Yes, but with special considerations. Squak Mountain Stone™ has a core like brick, so if screws are used, they need to be used with a molly or shield. The molly should be embedded and held with some epoxy to make sure it has good, strong contact with the stone. Be sure to clean the dust out of the hole.
IMPORTANT: Some undermount sinks are installed by hanging the sink from the countertop above with screws. TMI does not recommend this type of installation for Squak Mountain Stone™. Undermount sinks should be supported by bracing or a substrate and not supported by the slab itself. There are a number of undermount sink brace kits available to fabricators.
Do I need to protect the sealed surface during installation? What happens if I scratch it?
You should always protect the countertop from abrasions during the installation process with cardboard or butcher paper. AVOID using any tape on Squak to avoid damaging its surface or the sealer. Most sealers are not exceptionally scratch or abrasion-proof and can become damaged and scratched from the use of saws and sanders.
How far can I cantilever the slab?
TMI conducted its own in-house testing of cantilever distances. When the end of 72″ slab was cantilevered out 12″ it supported nearly 400 lbs before it cracked. The flexural strength of Squak Mountain Stone™ (at 28 days) is 350 psi (determined by independent laboratory testing). TMI understands that each installation is unique, however it is recommended that cantilevers extend no greater than 12″ without additional supports, such as bracing or corbels. Always verify structural needs with an engineer for your installation.
How far can I span between supports?
Through in-house testing, TMI found that Squak Mountain Stone™ could support nearly over 700 lbs of dead weight when it was centered on a 30″ span (distance between two supports.) This distance was tested because it reflects a typical free-span found in most kitchens, such as the space the dishwasher occupies. Several slabs were tested and the results were the same. Because each installation is unique, your engineer should always verify the use and installation with the flexural strength of Squak Mountain Stone™ to determine the correct placement of support. Our own testing confirms that for most residential kitchen applications (without people dancing on the countertops!) Squak Mountain Stone™ can span across as far as 30″ without any additional reinforcing or supports.


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OP 60.16 Confined Space Entry Program
A confined space is an enclosed area described as follows:
- Has limited or restricted means of entry or exit;
- Is large enough for a person to enter to perform tasks;
- Is not designed or configured for continuous occupancy;
- Has the potential for a significant hazard to be present.
Hazards in a confined space often include harmful dust or gases, asphyxiation, submersion in liquids or free-flowing granular solids (for example, grain bins), electrocution, or entrapment.
Confined space accidents are of particular concern in occupational safety and health due to the hazards that they pose to the victim and subsequently to a rescue team.
Confined space training outlines the skills and protocols for safe entry to confined spaces, and includes precautions such as:
Locking and tagging out electrical equipment,
Blocking or blanking piping,
Securing kinetic energy stored in equipment.
Testing confined space atmosphere for toxic gases, flammable gases, and oxygen content.
The need for forced ventilation,
Observation of workers in the space, and
A predetermined rescue plan with appropriate safety harnesses and other rescue equipment standing by
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The Other Literary Veg(etari)ans
The recent article in the New York Times discusses Jonathan Safran Foer as" just the latest in a long line of distinguished literary vegetarians." Martin Rowe from Lantern Books, opines a bit more on this and sheds some attention to the other significant vegetarian writers who have deeply influenced many of us, but who perhaps have not garnered as much of the literary spotlight.
It got me thinking of the veg(etari)an writers that I've admired throughout the years, many of whom i'd had the pleasure of reading and editing while working at Satya. I had the pleasure of reading many voices on this issue, new and old. My colleagues at Satya were also wonderful writers. I thought I'd compile a list of some of my favorite pieces and the literary vegans behind them. I'm only highlighting a few here, but could spend hours revisiting much of the content at Satya, some of which is available online here.
My colleague Cat Clyne had many powerful editorials, but one that particularly resonated was "Embracing Vertigo."
It takes a lot to shock me now, but in a way, I'm kind of glad I still have those moments. It shows me that I'm still capable of caring, that I'm still alive. And it's nothing less than shocking—what we do to ourselves, each other and all the species we continuously stomp on in our selfish pursuit of survival. And when we come across these moments, we should pause to be shocked.
….After we pause to take in and feel the shock and grief of the evil we witness, we also need to pause to regain our breath, to feel the moments of love and happiness that remind us of how beautiful this world can also be, in all its complexity.
Kymberlie Adams Matthews wrote wonderful animal rescue stories. One that was dear to all of us at Satya was the rescue of hundreds of birds discarded as trash in Brooklyn. Check out "Brooklyn Birds"
The stench was indescribable. For days after the rescue I could smell it in my hair and on my skin. It is hard to imagine being a factory farmed chicken and living day after day with the aroma of suffering surrounding you.
Maureen Wyse wrote mouth-watering pieces about food and she is perhaps one of my favorite people to share a meal with. One of my favorite stories by Mo is about her vegan dilemma on what to feed her cat(s). "The Compromise"
Eric Weiss's writing is smart, funny and has this element of vitality that i've always appreciated. Here's his "You're Not in Kansas Anymore: A Lifer's Guide to NYC"
I guess you could call me a lifer. I was born and raised here and truth be told, I'll probably die here; my ashes thrown into the night air as the Cyclone plummets down to earth from the Coney Island sky.
But, before I get to that final (and free!) ride on the Cyclone, I've still got some living to do.
On the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, Eric writes:
Why would anyone join such a club you ask? Well, I'm certain that everyone's answer would be different, but for me, it's the absolutely euphoric feeling I get when I hit the icy water. It reminds me in no certain terms that I am alive and, cliché as it may sound, that life is for living each day.
Plus, it's fun as all hell. Where else can a grown man or woman yell, scream, and cheer with friends in a weekly celebration of the cold, the magic of Coney Island, the splendor of this city and most importantly, our lives?
My dear friend Rachel Cernanksy has written several pieces of her experiences in Kenya. Here is one "It's a Dirty Ol World, But We're Used to It"
Mark Hawthorne is a writer I've admired for a long time who writes clearly and passionately about animals. Here he describes being "Inside and Open Rescue"
Christine Morrissey touched my heart with her story of "A Turkey Named Adam"
Amie Breeze Harper has edited the Sistah Vegan Anthology, but an early interview about this project was featured in Satya.
Black women were used as wet nurses for slave masters' children. Their wombs were used to produce more slaves whether they wanted to or not. This is frighteningly similar to the suffering chickens and cows go through. They are exploited to the point where we use their reproductive cycles to feed us. This scary parallel goes even deeper. As women continue eating these eggs and flesh products, so high in hormones and other unhealthy substances, it makes estrogen levels in their bodies even higher. Our reproductive systems suffer because of the exploitation of the reproductive systems of chickens and cows.
Filmmaker James LaVeck, wrote a thought-provoking series on "Happy Meat" that every activist should read. He kicked it off with "Compassion for Sale ? Doublethink Meets Doublefeel as Happy Meat Comes of Age." LaVeck is the master of constructing an argument, but one that is backed with philosophy and moral and ethical conviction.
Pattrice Jones is skilled at making the connections between social movements as shown in this pice "Of Brides and Bridges: Linking Feminist, Queer, and Animal Liberation Movements"
Primatologist Sarah Baeckler with Charles Spano wrote this moving piece about "Chimps in Entertainment: That Joke isn't Funny Anymore." Read about this heartbreaking and warming story of Tea.
Vegan Cooking Superstar Isa Chandra Moskowitz wrote this witty piece for our last issue "Vegan Culinary Activism in 10 Yummy Steps."
These are just a few of the vast number of wonderful voices writing about animals, veganism and the linkages between social movements. I think what i appreciate about these stories is that they are both personal and transcend the personal to universal. Good writing like practicing veganism requires an understanding of both ourselves and our world and our place in this world.


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Just over two months ago, the Hattiesburg area was devastated by a deadly F-4 tornado. The School of Music at Southern Miss faced considerable losses but experienced an overwhelming outpouring from the community and the world.
The University of Southern Mississippi Steel Pan Orchestra and Jazz Lab Band 1 will be joined by some of the biggest names in music for a special concert at 7:30 p.m. on April 19 at Bennett Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus.
Dr. Jay Dean takes to the podium for the last time in his 25th season with The University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra when he conducts Mahler's Fifth Symphony on Thursday, March 28 at Bennett Auditorium.
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music has announced that the upcoming production of "Sweeney Todd" will take place at the historic Saenger Theatre in downtown Hattiesburg.
After the trials of the past week and the long journey to recovery ahead, The School of Music at The University of Southern Mississippi will proudly resume performances with the Award-winning Arabesque Winds in a free concert on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Connoisseur Series. With performance spaces at Southern Miss in ruins, First Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg has offered its sanctuary to aid in the recovery.
The School of Music at Southern Miss welcomes alumna mezzo-soprano Hope Fairchild Thacker back to campus for a solo recital on Friday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Marsh Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus.
The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Libraries will host a reception Thursday, Jan. 17, from 4 – 6 p.m. for the art exhibit of the husband-and-wife team of John and Tricia McDonald. The exhibit will be on display at the library on the university's Gulf Park campus in Long Beach through Feb. 28.
This holiday season, The University of Southern Mississippi's top jazz performers will take their popular Jingle Bell Jazz concert on the road. And their first stop will be to deck the halls of the Thirsty Hippo in downtown Hattiesburg on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society at The University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Park campus will present "Ex Libris" Booth Exhibition: From Our Library to Yours on Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 3 – 5:30 p.m. at the Gulf Park campus library.
The University of Southern Mississippi Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Catherine Rand, presents its second concert of the Fall 2012 semester on Tuesday, Nov. in Bennett Auditorium. The concert, set for 7:30 p.m., will feature two guest conductors and also a premier work for the wind ensemble.
Nothing conveys the holiday spirit more than the festive "Lighting the Way for the Holidays" and "Songfest" events held annually at The University of Southern Mississippi. The public is invited to attend this year's free festivities, set for Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Hattiesburg campus.
Activities for the 6th Annual "Lighting the Way" program begin at 5 p.m. with performances set to commence at 5:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) at Southern Miss. The 61st Annual Chi Omega Songfest will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Reed Green Coliseum.
The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Civic Chorale will perform its annual tradition of rousing audiences with two holiday concerts on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The chorale will feature "Magnificat" and the "Song of Mary," along with traditional holiday favorites.
The film program at The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast presents "Smokin' Fish," with director and producer Luke Griswold-Tergis as part of the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. The screening will be held at Fleming Education Center Auditorium, Gulf Park campus in Long Beach on Friday, Nov. 16 at 6:45 p.m.
Several University of Southern Mississippi faculty members will take the stage with the Southern Miss Symphony Orchestra to perform an exciting program of classical and classical-style pieces at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 in Bennett Auditorium.
Dr. Catherine Rand makes her conducting debut with The University of Southern Mississippi's top wind band, the Wind Ensemble, on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Bennett Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus.
Lights. Camera. Action. That's just what Southern Miss alumnus Jonathan Brannan heard when he joined the cast of the new Universal Studios motion picture, "Pitch Perfect."
Brannan, a 2012 music education graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, auditioned for and was cast in the film over a year ago. Part of a talent agency based in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, Brannan auditioned for a lot of projects, but the jobs were few and far between.
As the Southern Miss Gulf Coast Civic Chorale prepares for a new season of performances along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, several members reflect on the chorale's beginning nearly two decades earlier.
Next year, the Mannoni Performing Arts Center will reopen after a brief hiatus following renovation work. To celebrate the refreshed hall, The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music plans a show on an epic scale and a first for Hattiesburg – Stephen Sondheim's chilling, Tony Award–winning musical, Sweeney Todd. Performances will be Feb. 28 – March 3, 2013.
The University of Southern Mississippi men's a capella group, The Spirit of Southern (SOS), will host a memorial concert for Steffan Myers Friday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus.
WUSM Roots Radio 88.5, Keg and Barrel and JHM Graphics, will kick off the WUSM Spring Slumgullion Saturday, March 31, at HUBFEST in Downtown Hattiesburg, and continue during the entire month of April at The Keg and Barrel on Hardy Street.
Musicians, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors and the Easter Bunny are coming together once again for The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast's 4th annual Jazz and Blues Festival to be held Saturday, April 7.
Although Kathryn Stockett's wildly popular book "The Help" is a work of fiction, the story line and plot characters depict a well-documented era of racial strife in Mississippi history.
The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Theatre and Dance will present the annual Spring Dance Concert Series April 12-15 in the Mannoni Performing Arts Center on the Hattiesburg campus.
When The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus comes to The University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg campus for a performance March 23, it will be led by School of Music alumnus and deputy commander of the band Major Bruce Pulver in a program of popular favorites and classic band repertoire.
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. – The University of Southern Mississippi Film Department will present a free screening of the movie, "Ballast," on Feb. 27 in the main auditorium of the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs. The event will feature commentary beginning at 7 p.m. and the film screening will follow at 7:30 p.m.
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Welcome to my NEW site!
Actually, it's not new, it's just renamed.
I had a colleague ask me why I had taken myself out of the equation when I renamed my site two years ago?
Previously, my website was under my name.
She said "YOU are this work...make your writing and your teaching easier to find! BE YOU!"
SO, "HELLO, IT'S ME." (that may date me because that is an OLD song. BUT who cares?)
Here's my post for this week!
I know, I said I was putting publishing this post on hold.
But life takes twists and turns and it turned towards me blogging about this today!
I couldn't wait to put it in the book. Actually, I decided not to put it in the book at all. It revealed itself to be more for the blog.
I changed my mind.
Isn't it GREAT that we can change our minds!
It's OK to change your mind.
I have more to say about that in a future post. So, stayed tuned!!).
Without further ado:
"This week we are going to look at the third of my overriding principles for teaching in juvenile justice and for my life.
3). Go with the Flow
The central tenet in Taoism and Buddhism.
For me, it has become the central tenet of life, regardless of any philosophy.
You don't need a philosophy to sign up for this one!
What I have learned teaching in juvenile justice and, fortunately, what being a Buddhist, studying Taoism and Confucianism have taught me is:
Every day, every class is GO WITH THE FLOW. (Bold, underlined!!!)
You can spend hours preparing a lesson plan to throw it right out of the window when you get to class.
You never know what kind of week any of the residents have experienced.
This applies to any justice facility.
If you teach or coach in a jail or prison this lesson is also for YOU!
You have to go into it every class with the attitude that I will just let it evolve.
You have to know the material inside and out to go through your databanks and fly by the seat of your pants sometimes.
Many times.
More times than not.
Within the framework of my technique, I can move elements around.
Some of it only works on an A, B, C basis and some can be interchanged with different exercises added or removed.
Why is this necessary?
Predominately, the young men have some mental health challenges.
Many are on medication.
Many deal with bipolarism, ADD or ADHD, depression, anxiety or anger management issues.
Some are fathers or deal with substance abuse.
One thing that REALLY works is to read an anecdote from an inspirational leader every week.
They particularly like Thich Nhat Hanh.
They love the "HOW TO" series.
How to Walk.
How to Sit.
How to Eat.
Simple ideologies, but very effective.
Plus, simple WORKS!
One of their favorites is about an incarcerated and persecuted Vietnamese Nun.
She says her persecutors would prevent her from meditating. They would beat her or withhold food.
She then chose to meditate at night.
She taught other inmates to meditate at night.
She said she felt freer in prison than some people feel outside the walls because she found a way to maintain her practice and help others.
You can see how that would resonate with the residents.
I also wanted the staff to be included.
The staff is with the residents full time.
The residents trust and like them, for the most part.
There are incidents of rebellion, but that is expected, given the circumstances.
The staff is their reminder of what is expected of them in the facility.
I was convinced that introducing what I teach my students to them would help reinforce the teachings.
And in the meantime, give the staff tools to release stress.
I was asked to go to a staff meeting and give them a sampling of what I teach to the students.
Allow them to look at juvenile justice as more than punitive.
Introducing the staff to my moving meditation was met with enthusiasm, support, doubt, and resistance.
This did not surprise me one bit.
But imagine standing in front of the staff and at least one-third of them have their hands crossed across their chests and are looking down.
Well, I love a challenge. And I am one of those who feels if anyone in the group gets anything I say, it's successful.
Let's fast forward about 5 months.
The staff got used to seeing me "float" around.
They all say hello.
They ask me about particular residents and recommend residents for the class. They also talk to my students about class and the students share exercises with them.
They are the "boots on the ground", so to speak. Who better to reinforce the work than someone who knows these residents?
This is not just those who were receptive to my teachings in the beginning, it's nearly all the staff I encountered.
I'm writing a supplemental book to my teachings, about my technique and the exercises. My desire is to pass the technique on so others can teach it from the inside, or after a resident leaves the facility, and goes back into the world, they can have a guide.
It's a tool.
They have to take the initiative, and have the motivation.
Let me share with you a few things that the students have said about my program:
"Helped me to control my anger. I started being calm."
"I'm spending time with myself more."
"It helps me control my impulses.
"I got so mad one time, I couldn't go to sleep so I just tried to breathe, and then I fell asleep."
"I'm more mature."
"My thought processes have changed."
"I learned breathing can do something if you pay attention to your breathing."
"It made me wiser, more mature, more mindful."
"I know I have to do the work. Things aren't just going to come to me."
"Ms. KaZ is a big-hearted person she loves all of us. She takes the time out of her life to do it. She has hope for all of us."
As for the volunteer teachers (did I mention that those who teach classes are, for the most part, volunteers? You may clap now.)
"If nobody cares, they care. They love doing what they do."
If that isn't a positive mental attitude, and growth, I don't know what is.
As always, THANKS FOR READING!
See you next week.
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KaZ has been in many facets of entertainment, plus the co-owner of two restaurants, a fitness center, a television production company and the owner of a cinema. She did a stint in politics (she won't be doing that again anytime soon), and in veterinary medicine, She now focuses on writing.
In addition to the above, KaZ is an award-winning vocalist, a former dancer, stunt actor, circus artist, & professional water skier. She has worked as a theater artistic director & writer.
KaZ has been a published writer in magazines & books since the age of 15. She has written plays that have been produced in New York, Florida & New Orleans. She has a featured chapter in the book How To Survive A Move. (Up-to-date she has moved 45 times!) KaZ wrote an article for Organic Wine Journal, and also an article featured at the Ground Zero Memorial.
KaZ co-wrote 2 television informational series & 3 television pilots.
One of the pilots, a sit-com, was produced as a reality pilot. KaZ has revisited it and it's now a one season cable series.
"(And ) Then This Happened." is based on life, love, and everything in between in the mid-life years. Loosely based on her life and the life of two of her best girlfriends.
KaZ's many high pressure pursuits led her to meditation.
She began studying meditation in '91. Her initial training focused on Kundalini Yoga with Yogi Bhajan and his teachers. She is a certified Master Meditation and Qigong Instructor.
Most recently KaZ taught in a juvenile justice facility, and lectured on mental health in juvenile justice.
With writing being her first love, look for KaZ's upcoming children's books
from the mind of two grandmothers.
Plus, a play based on letters from her two great uncles during WWII.
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Police Report for David Armstead
Police Arrests Record ID: 45014728
- Suspect First Name: DAVID
- Suspect Last Name: ARMSTEAD
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- Aliases: BOYEA ARMSTEAD | D J ARMSTEAD | DAVID ARMSTEAD | DAVID L ARMSTEAD | DAVID L ARMSTEAD JR | DAVID L ARMSTEAD JR. | DAVID LEE ARMSTEAD | DAVID LEE ARMSTEAD JR | DAVID LEE ARMSTEAD JR. | DAVID LEE ARMSTEAD | DAVID LEE ARMSTED | BORYEA ARMSTRONG | DAVID ARMSTRONG | DAVID B ARMSTRONG | DAVID BORDYEA
- Date of Birth: 06-26-1964 00:00:00
- Arrest Date: 01-06-1994 12:00:00
- Age: 53
- Sex: Male
- Race: Black
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- Height: 5'06''
- Weight: 200 lbs.
- Hair: Black
- Eye: Brown
- Place of Birth: Florida
- Address:
- State: Florida
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- Booking Date: 1994-01-06 00:00:00
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From Canberra Times 26 October 2017
The territory government has lost a vote over calls for an overarching "environmental plan" for the Red Hill nature reserve and surrounds, after an at times fiery debate on development in the area on Wednesday.
The debate in the Legislative Assembly centred on what Opposition planning spokeswoman Nicole Lawder dubbed a "sham consultation" on the Federal Golf Club's plan to build a 125 units and redevelop the club.
While the club has announced such plans numerous times over the years, it has not yet lodged an actual development application for the proposal.
Ms Lawder had proposed a motion calling for a complete moratorium on development in the general area until an Assembly committee would investigate development proposals in the area and look at a possible "masterplan".
While the Opposition's motion did not get the key Greens support needed, the Opposition backed a Greens motion for an "environmental plan" to be completed, in a rare defeat of the government's numbers.
She hit out at the government's referral of the club's development plans to a community panel, which she said residents had described as degenerating into a "farce", with questions from panel members still unanswered when the panel's work was closed.
"They thought that they would be able to ask questions and get answers, to be able to ask for data and have the data provided…this is not what took place," she said.
Ms Lawder also questioned why the government had allowed the community panel – seemingly the first time such a process has been used – for the club development.
She also linked that to the club's decision to move from Clubs ACT to the union-linked Canberra Community Clubs group after Clubs ACT's election campaign against the government.
Planning Minister Mick Gentleman rejected the Opposition motion, instead tabling government amendments that would instead see a report on the panel's work released late next month, which were in turn rejected.
He also said that across the government "new methods of engaging with the community are needed" and rejected any prospect that the government was not meeting with "Clubs ACT and its members".
Opposition leader Alistair Coe again raised questions of "government integrity" in wider comments in the debate about government decisions favouring "fellow travellers" of the Labor movement.
Ultimately, Greens MLA Caroline Le Couteur succeeded in passing an amendment to the motion representing the middle ground between the two major parties, with government support.
The motion called on the government to not go ahead with any Territory Plan variations for residential proposals for Section 66, Kent Street Deakin, the golf course and 'other sites immediately adjacent' to the reserve.
It also urged any such variations should only go ahead after an 'integrated plan' for the reserve and surrounds including a 'detailed environmental plan' to protect the reserve, which is home to nationally-significant woodlands.
But it remains to be seen specifically what that plan would look like, or if it will be implemented, with Planning Minister Mick Gentleman's spokesman saying it was subject to an environmental impact statement from the developers.
While the government claimed it "supported" the Greens motion, it lost the vote on the the motion, indicating it failing to foresee its own defeat in the chamber, and has given no indication it will actually act on it.
The golf club's vice-president Bob Correll said he couldn't make any informed comment about the motion as it remained unclear was the practical implications were for the club's development.
But he said the club had been happy to participate in the community panel, and it was now working on incorporating those recommendations into the proposal, expecting to hold community forums about it in November.
Mr Correll also said the club's decision to join Canberra Community Clubs was related to its own decision to remove its pokies and "Clubs ACT's agenda", rather than the government's relationship with the new clubs group.


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The Debate
The date has been set for March 20th at 7pm, in Founders Assembly Hall 152 at York University.
Stephanie Gray, the executive director of "Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform" has been selected to take the pro-life role. Stephanie has given pro-life presentations across North America as well as in the United Kingdom, Latvia, and Costa Rica. She has spoken at post-secondary institutions such as the University of Toronto, York University, University of Calgary, Johns Hopkins University, George Washington University, and the University of Sussex in England. She has also spoken to high schools, churches of various denominations, seminaries, and pro-life organizations. Stephanie has debated abortion advocates such as Ron Fitzsimmons, executive director of the National Coalition of Abortion Providers, and Dr. Jan Narveson, Philosophy professor and recipient of the Order of Canada, and abortion doctors.
Bio from unmaskingchoice.ca
Molly Ladd-Taylor of York University has volunteered to take the pro-choice stance. Molly is a professor at York University, specializing in history. Her degrees include Ph.D., American Studies, Yale University; M.Phil., M.A., American Studies, Yale University; M.A., American Studies, Case Western Reserve University; and B.A., Honors in History, Oberlin College. She has written an extremely substantial body of books, book chapters, book reviews, and journal articles in areas related to U.S. social & political history; women's history; health & welfare (especially mothers and children); and eugenics
Bio gathered from yorku.ca
The moderators are Elijah Arulappan and Saad Jamil from York model NATO