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Green walls are not a new concept-ivy has been crawling up the sides of walls and buildings for centuries. But today, green wall installations are explicitly being requested and who can argue with that?
There are a number of factors that are making living walls and living fences very desirable. Over the last few years, with the 'green revolution' gaining momentum, anything green is desired over brick or cement. Being environmentally compliant, or eco-green, is a plus. In addition, it's good business.
There are clients and potential customers who are passionate about sustainable landscapes and the environmental benefits that living walls provide. There are others who just prefer greenery to a cement wall. As this groundswell grows, a good market is developing and for those landscape contractors who get in early, they will reap the rewards.
Now, more than ever, new technologies and new techniques are enabling these types of walls to be built in a variety of different environments. From decorative concrete blocks that are filled with soil and then planted, to biodegradable bags that lock together and are filled with soil and then seeded, it's easier than ever to create a sustainable landscape that is both beautiful and functional at the same time.
"A living wall can transform a bare slope into a fully vegetated and aesthetically pleasing mural that also stops the soil from sliding down onto the property," says Nick Jansson, PE, LEED AP, with Soil Retention Systems.
What's exciting about living walls is that there are at least a half-dozen different techniques to make each living wall unique and different. There are segmental retaining wall systems that have spaces to plant any variety of plant material. There are interlocking blocks that are installed in a staggered pattern, to keep soil and water from coming through just like an ordinary retaining wall, but with the addition of growing vegetation. The living wall gives it a much more environmentally friendly appeal.
Living walls can also be constructed by using a system of modular biodegradable bags that are filled with soil and sand, connected to each other with interlocking polypropylene plates locked into the landscape and secured by the roots once the plants begin to grow. The strength of the wall increases as roots develop, and further anchors the soil bags to each other and to the earth. All you see is a natural green landscape.
It seems that new products keep popping up overnight. Green Wall Block is a new product being introduced to the market with a different twist. Made of UV-resistant plastic, each unit is shaped in a semi-circle and is nine inches tall. The blocks are lightweight, so they are easy to carry. They can be stacked and then filled with potting soil and planted. A drip irrigation system can be hooked up to ensure that the plants get water.
Another possible installation could be an established retaining wall which is then planted. As the plant material grows, it will creep up the wall and eventually cover the wall—hence, a living wall. Another version could involve putting plants on top of the wall and letting them grow down.
Installing living walls also has the potential to increase Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) points on construction projects in the categories of sustainable sites, water efficiency, materials and resources, and innovation and design process.
"Getting a project LEED-certified in silver, gold or platinum allows you to take advantage of a growing number of state and local government incentives for your project. Every point counts toward huge savings for the project and also creates a strong, positive public image in environmentally conscious communities," said Jansson.
Where there aren't any hills or slopes to build on, green facades can be constructed on lightweight trellis panels or a cable and wire system that is designed to support heavy vines and cascading ornamentals. The plants may be rooted at the base or in planters integrated into the support system. This vegetated structure is then installed flush against the building, or a few inches from the wall using mounting clips.
With an effective maintenance plan, sustainable landscape design for green walls can provide a beautiful, environmentally responsible vertical garden that is relatively easy to tend. A drip irrigation system and fertilizer loop is usually installed within the wall before the panels are mounted.
To increase the attractiveness for eco-friendly environmentalists, living walls can be designed to capture rainwater for recycling.
Another advantage of living walls is that they are virtually graffitiproof.
In fact, many corporations will have their company logos, designed with contrasting flowers, grown right into the living material wall.
Whether inside or out, living walls can serve many different functions. They provide visual beauty, create a relaxing and healthy environment and have an everlasting positive effect on our planet.
Bury geo-grid reinforcement looped over rebar every third course.
Plastic geo-grids molded in semi-circles are attached to each other and can be stacked. Plant material in pots are then added to make a living fence or wall.


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AMC and Regal Cinemas Announce Crackdown on Movie Theater Costumes
North America's two largest movie theater chains, AMC and Regal Cinemas, released statements Friday afternoon updating their policies on acceptable theater attire.
AMC instituted an outright ban on face-covering masks and fake weapons. It also said that patrons wearing costumes that "make other guests feel uncomfortable" would not be permitted inside theaters.
The L.A. Times reports that Regal Cinemas, the larger of the two chains, was more vague about changes to its costume policy. A representative stated only that ticketholders "should expect stricter controls over character attire and accessories at our theaters," but declined to provide further details.
Here's the full text of the official statement from AMC, posted Friday afternoon on the company's Facebook page:
AMC Theatres is deeply saddened by the Aurora tragedy. Movie going is part of our social fabric and this senseless act shakes us to our core. We're reinforcing our security procedures with our theatre teams, which we cannot discuss in detail for obvious, safety reasons. Local law enforcement agencies, our landlords and their and our local security teams are stepping up nationwide to ensure we provide the safest environment possible for our guests. We couldn't be more grateful for their collective support.
At this time, our show schedules circuit-wide will not change. We will not allow any guests into our theatres in costumes that make other guests feel uncomfortable and we will not permit face-covering masks or fake weapons inside our buildings. If guests wish to exchange or refund any tickets, we will honor our existing policy and do as our guests wish. We are taking necessary precautions to ensure our guests who wish to enjoy a movie this weekend can do so with as much peace of mind as possible in these circumstances.

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Keep your puppy happy:
Dogs love treats because chewing on something makes them less bored,so make sure to stock up on their favorite treats;Dogs like a game of hide and seek and you can sometimes play hide the treat,you could even take them out to places like star bucks for puppy cup cakes and pupuchinos.
Puppy games:
Dogs like playing games with toys,especially if the toy makes a squeaky sound so get their favorite soft toy and play tug,or throw around a squeaky ball in the garden for them to catch,its not only good for their mental state but they also get some well needed exercise.
Dogs like going for walks. Take them out to the parks and lakes,let them sniff for as long as they like when they're out on walks,let them have a dip by the lakes and rivers.
Dogs like to get close and feel the bond between them and their carers,cuddling stroking and patting will keep them relax and content.


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Busy day at Camelback
There's a ton of national media here today…MLB Network for the 30 teams in 30 days; Peter Gammons, Ken Rosenthal (FOX Sports), Bob Nightengale (USA Today), Tim Kurkjian (ESPN), and the local guys from KCAL (Gary Miller) and lots of others. Coincidentally, Manny is in left field today for the first time this spring, so that's got a lot of interest…but I think most of the media lucked into this storyline, but that's a good thing.
For those who want to flip channels from March Madness, the game is on PRIME TICKET back in LA. Here's the lineup:
Furcal, SS
Kemp, CF
Ethier, RF
Manny, LF
Loney, 1B
Blake, 3B
DeWitt, 2B
Ausmus, C
Billingsley, P
Joe said he expects to announce an Opening Day starter this week and that Manny will play left field for about four innings today.
Regarding Blake DeWitt, here's what he had to say:
"He hasn't had the opportunity to turn a double play all spring. I'd like to see that happen. He seems to be fine, he's swinging the bat real well. He's not going to play second defensively as well as Hudson or Belliard, but he's not shy about going after the ball. He's a good kid and has a good feel for the game. I haven't anointed it (Opening Day starter) at this point in time, but I haven't been disappointed."
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If DeWitt isn't as good defensively as Belliard at second, then this team's in trouble at 2B all year.
Media. Manny in left. Coincidence? I think not.
I have to agree with Bear from the last thread about Carroll Channing. Another nice call by Ned. Why is it we always seem to just HAVE TO HAVE a Loretta or Sweeney type taking up space and valuable ABs on this team?
Also, I'd much rather have Weaver as swingman than Hagar The Horrible. Nothing against knuckleballers, but I can't see him holding a game close and giving our boys a chance to comeback like I do Weaver, despite his horrid pitching so far.
I like DeWitt and hope Joe keeps him.
Loretta is just taking up space? The guy came up with clutch pinch hits all year, did a good job when he spot started and got the game winning RBI in the game against St. Louis.
Belliard is now a defensive second base paragon?
Why is it that I have much more respect for you, Joe when you keep your mouth shut?
In the meantime, let's not forget to
On another note, I keep coming back to the notion that Jamie might have aspired to the title of POTUS (laugh, laugh, laugh). A better title would be COITUS!
Hi everybody
We need some runs.
Sorry regan, after April IMO Loretta was just another Ned PVL. April PH 7H-10AB, rest of the year 7-50 (.140) . Thru April 9H-19AB. Rest of the year 33-162 (.203). As dodgereric would say, even a blind squirrel will find an acorn now and then. I remember the St.Louis game, and I remember him early in the season noticing someone didn't touch third base that ended up getting us a win. Nice call on that. But he "slugged" .276 (even JP's was .379), his OBP was .309. He only plated 17% of the runners that were on base when he came to bat. And much to the team's detriment late in the year, Joe kept trotting him out there to take critical PH ABs just like he did Sweeney, despite his Sweeneyesque PH avg. after April.
I love this, I can get the audio portion of the game but the video says that the game will start shortly.
I seem to be having trouble with the Audio too, it keeps going high and very low.
Good to "hear" Manny slug one.
So, who should be filling the pinch hitter role on the team? Stats like OBP, etc are not that helpful when it comes to pinch hitting. As far as your complaint that he only drove in 17% of the runners on base…. that puts him on par with Dustin Pedroia.
Well MLB.TV told me the problem was on their end and now the took away the Watch icon.
Eric Collins, has a lot to be desired when it comes to listen to his play by play on the audio feed.
I love Spring! The sound of Vinny's voice.. We are going to be hearing it this year aren't we ?????? Can't wait for the season to start…
Oh my gosh so DeWitt isn't as good on defense as the Belly according to Torre?
I am not sure what's worse..
If it's true
or if just Torre thinks it's true
In any case I like Dewitt etc but the Belly is a better hitter. I just assumed DeWitt was a better fielder than that guy. I mean the belly cant field too good, no?
Good to see Reed showing some power.
Good to see that the TV is back.
I just happened to notice.
They should at least notify their customers
However, I don't think anyone's going to confuse Mark Loretta with Dustin Pedroia…
Nothing really against Loretta, I know he did his best. What I am against is Ned constantly bringing in these dubious PVLs, and Joe for constantly playing them when they can't produce. This organization should be better than that. Its really an indictment of management, not the player.
Collins is O.K. as a television announcer.
Could be that he's unaware that some people were listening in without seeing it on TV.
I agree with that assesment totally, E. The players no doubt do all that they're capable of at that stage in their careers. It's that Ned and even Joe tend to pick their vets long after they've declined from their peaks. That's what bottom fishing in the baseball market will most often get you – bottom performance.
Glad to see DeWitt smoking the ball, because between Casey Blake and Ronnie Belliard, the Dodgers are probably looking at a minimum 3 DLs between the two, if not more. That means DeWitt will play a lot, depending on who's dinged, whether at 3B or 2B. And they'll still have Blake's greatest asset, his "clubhouse presence."
lbirken, with UCLA home for the big dance, I've lost interest in March Madness.
Hello gang!! Still chuckling about the Beav and Bear posts. Ned is the Tidi-Bowl Man, hanging around the baseball toilet and hoping to turn the waste into a nice Blue!!!! LOL!!!
Hey everybody! Take a look at today's Bleacher Report on their 10 emerging 2010 aces. It's exciting to see both Bills and Kersh on the list.
I thought Bills pitched well today – his motion was smooth and he wasn't falling all over himself or the mound after delivering his pitches.
The pitching has been the highlight of ST up to this point. The starters that we need to count on for this season have done well so far. Let's hope it continues….Is DeWitt better than Hudson? No, and he shouldn't be expected to be at this stage. Is he better than Belliard? If he's not, then, granted, we are in trouble at 2nd this year. I was never under the impression that Belliard's stock in trade was his defense. DeWitt will grow into the job and do fine, both offensively and defensively. JoJo should have just made his comments re: DeWitt and just left it there…backups are….well…..backups. If they were younger and had more talent, they'd be starters. Could we have done better than Carroll? Probably. In any case, you don't give a backup a guaranteed 2-year deal. Unless you're Ned, of course!!!
Sparkleplenty – I read that this morning!! It was good to see both of them on that list of only 10.
This DeWitt issue seems to be alot like Ethier a couple seasons ago, where Joe was convinced JP was the better outfielder by the pure fact he was a pvl and not really going by any other measure. From my very strong recollection, Andre hit the crap out of the ball too, but it wasn't quite good enough to match the defensive skills of JP 🙂
Hey Jhall!!! It was good to see enchanted and messagebear doing what they do best!!
Wally started it!! I just had a good sense of what he was thinking 🙂
BTW, I didn't mean to imply earlier that its also MY opinion that DeWitt is indeed worse than Belliard defensively. It was a tongue-in-cheek comment aimed at Torre's assessment.
And perhaps Ned signed Carrol for two years knowing that that's how long it took JoJo to figure out Dre was better than JP.
"…It was good to see enchanted and messagebear doing what they do best!!"
By nellyjune on March 18, 2010 10:07 PM
What's that Nells – stir up trouble?
Enchanted ~ Apparently I can read your mind tonight too 🙂
Then again, maybe not – lol!!!!
I knew it leave it to an ex Giants to get smoke by Jones of all people.
I don't think Loretta was a waste should've gotten some occasional start and signing Hudson last year was a surprise. I would give up around 50 starts at 2nd base and let Dewitt back him up. I really think Loretta did more than Sweeney has done in 2 years. Loretta is really not a PH specialist even though he did go 11/30 for the Astros before we signed him. I still think Loretta could've had a good year if he started some game at 2nd base twice a week.
Good evening all…………
North ~ Your time spent on that recent post was well spent and appreciated…Good Work!!!
I am going back to biting my lip now!!!
Enjoy your Sunday evening everyone……………
It was nice to see Repko get a hit….. I do like him allot.


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On this episode of the My Video Is Totally Awesome Podcast, NCD editor in chief Jim Casey sits down with Aaron Tippin to talk about the video for his 1995 No. 1 hit, "That's as Close as I'll Get to Loving You."
Check out the video breakdown below, as well as the full video.
First of all, you'll notice the video is in black and white. Why? Because this is the Casablanca of '90s country music videos—full of angst and unrequited love. Now, back to the play-by-play. This is our first glimpse of what we assume to be a rich poindexter (notice his big house, nerdy glasses and suspenders). Also, notice his smoking-hot wife, who is wearing a bathrobe because she doesn't have to go to work. Must be a nice life.
Take a gander at the yard help—yep, it's Aaron Tippin with his glorious mustache, flannel shirt and tool belt. And yes, he is wearing an undershirt (just a little foreshadowing).
Aaron waves to the poindexter, as if to say, "Don't worry about me sleeping with your wife while you're at work."
The poindexter waves back, not the least concerned with Aaron's rugged masculinity impressing his wife while he's gone.
Aaron makes eye contact with the smoking-hot wife, and gives her a head nod. He's just here to clean the yard and such.
The smoking-hot wife is impressed. But who wouldn't be?
A sweaty Aaron finds refuge in his fortress of solitude: the tool shed, where he has stripped down to his A-shirt, as these old-fashioned sleeveless numbers are called, and is reverse-seated in a chair—because that's how a badass sits in a chair. He also begins to sing about his unrequited love.
Aaron cuts a little lumber with a circular saw. Nothing to see here, or is there?
Now it's time to water the trees.
The smoking-hot wife is joined by her smoking-hot friends (who are also unemployed) for a day of relaxing under the pergola and sipping beverages. Perhaps the sweaty yard boy (or is it yard man?) would like a sip.
Indeed, Aaron is thirsty, and the beverage is most appreciated. If only there was a way he could more appropriately thank her. But remember, Aaron waved at the poindexter earlier, and his wave is much like his handshake—a bond that won't be broken.
Aaron does a little bit of stalking from his fortress of solitude.
No harm, no foul.
Unnecessary close-up of the smoking-hot wife drinking from a straw. This was the '90s, and straws were considered very sexy.
Back in the yard, Aaron displays more of his rugged masculinity by swinging a pickaxe. He's sweaty…very sweaty.
Smoking-hot wife is also sweaty. It's time for a dip in the pool. Is Aaron invited?
Find out in 11 seconds.
He is not invited.
Back in the tool shed, a glistening Aaron now stands from his seated position and wails.
We all feel his pain.
To everyone's disappointment, poindexter returns home from work to see that his wife has not been ravaged by Aaron.
It's time for Aaron to go home—just a man, his mustache and his muscles. Surely he finds solace in a hard day's work.
Oh, he does, he surely does.


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Micropore, Inc. Closes $12M Investment and Debt Restructuring round Led by Phoenix Venture Partners
Elkton MD, July 2020 Micropore, Inc. announced the completion of a Series 3 financing round to support increased manufacturing capacity for its quickly growing SpiraLith® CO2 absorbent product line. SpiraLith® Absorbent is the most efficient absorbent available and is the only anesthesia absorbent with a color indicator
Wednesday April 22, 2020
COVID-19 Press Release
Elkton, Maryland- Micropore is proud to announce the continued support of portable ventilators manufactured by Thornhill Medical for the U.S. Marines, along with Canadas civilian use for the COVID-19 Pandemic. On March 31, 2020, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Federal Minister of Innovation, Science, and
Tuesday August 28, 2018
Micropore receives ISO 9001:2015
Micropore, Inc. is proud to announce it has successfully completed its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management system registration for the design and manufacture of sorbents, sorbent canisters and packaging. ISO 9001 is the world's most widely recognized quality management standard and helps organizations meet the expectations
Thursday May 24, 2018
Micropore signs partnership agreement with TPG
Micropore has signed an agreement with UK based TP Group (TPG). TPG, a global leader in submarine and subsea life support, will act as Micropore's preferred equipment manufacturing partner. Capitalizing on Micropore's ExtendAir technology, TPG will develop and market the next generation of ExtendAir and PowerCube
Tuesday November 28, 2017
$5M IDIQ contract to meet Naval Special Warfare requirements
Federal Resources and Micropore, Inc. offer a new joint effort to support the $5M IDIQ contract and meet Naval Special Warfares 21st century requirements.
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Tuesday February 23, 2016
JFD presents joint paper on ExtendAir for saturation diving
JFD will be presenting a paper at Underwater Intervention with Micropore Inc. on the ExendAir, solid sheet absorbent for diving support. JFD has partnered with Mircopore Inc. to improve their products for future diving operations as part of their innovation program.
Wednesday August 14, 2013
MSHA approves new mine safety curtains
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has issued component certification for two Micropore ExtendAir® products. OM-0608K, widely used in mine refuge chambers since 2006, and a new product, OM-1203K, designed for low coal, where chambers can be as little as 24 tall. Similar to the ExtendAir® curtains currently
Monday May 21, 2012
US Navy outfits subs
The US Navy has completed acquisition of ExtendAir® Lithium Curtains for emergency life support onboard all existing Virginia class submarines. The conversion to ExtendAir® provides the navy with a safe, easy to use CO2 adsorbent while significantly reducing the storage footprint.
Wednesday February 22, 2012
Turkish Navy takes delivery of ExtendAir Lithium Hydroxide Curtains
Turkey has just completed the acquisition of Micropore's ExtendAir Lithium Hydroxide Curtains for life support onboard their submarines. Micropore's international marketing partners Gentas (Germany) and Atlas (Turkey) assisted in the tender process. Gentas CEO Wigbert Krone accompanied Turkish naval officers on a tour of
Tuesday May 24, 2011
Divex Launches New Shadow Enforcer
Divex, one of the world's leading manufacturers of underwater equipment, has launched the newest variant of their popular Shadow special forces rebreather. The new Shadow Enforcer is a compact, lightweight rebreather for special operations and maritime law enforcement. Divex chose Micropore's ExtendAir cartridges
Saturday January 8, 2011
Phase 2 clinical trials begin for medical anesthesia
Another milestone was reached for Micropores CO2 absorbents as DUKE researchers began human testing. The subjects, all healthy volunteers, were placed under anesthesia using GE Aestiva anesthesia machines fitted with Micropores Lithium CO2 absorbers. The studies are being performed by attending anesthesiologists
Saturday October 16, 2010
Duke researchers present findings
Doctors from Duke University Medical Center presented 4 papers this week at the American Society of Anesthesiology Conference in San Diego. The abstracts, a series of comparative studies between existing granular CO2 absorbent technology, and Micropore's new ExtendAir® Lithium for medical anesthesia, were well received.
Saturday October 16, 2010
Micropore unveils ExtendAir® Lithium for Anesthesia
The medical industry got its first look at ExtendAir® Lithium this week in San Diego during the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) conference. The annual meeting, which draws an estimated 10,000 anesthesia professionals and an additional 6,000 industry representatives, is one of the largest in the world. ExtendAir®
Thursday March 18, 2010
Micropore receives ISO 9001-2008 certification
Building on Micropore's ISO 9001-2000 certification, the company has now be awarded ISO's new 9001- 2008 certification. To receive this certification, ISO, the International Standards Organization, requires companies use the most stringent quality control standards, designed to insure customers receive the same high
Monday November 30, 2009
HDW offers ExtendAir® as OEM equipment on new submarines
German submarine manufacturer HDW has now started offering Micropores ExtendAir® curtains as a standard option for emergency life support on all new submarines. HDW of Kiel Germany is a major manufacturer of submarines, supplying the German Navy as well at 16 other countries.
Monday October 19, 2009
Micropore Launches PowerCube
International Navies got their first look at Micropores new PowerCube today at the SAMAP conference in San Diego. The PowerCube is a CO2 removal system targeted at the worlds non-nuclear submarines. Non-nuclear (typically Diesel-Electric) submarines rely solely on battery power while submerged. During this time
Wednesday July 15, 2009
Micropore purchases 95,000 s.f. Upper Chesapeake facility
As part of Micropores overall expansion plans, we are pleased to announce the acquisition of our new manufacturing facility. Located in Elkton, MD. The 95,000 s.f. property will house manufacturing, r&d facilities, as well as the companys corporate headquarters. For the time being Micropore will continue to operate
Thursday July 31, 2008
Walrus-class submarines emergency CO2 removal
The Defense Material Organization of the Netherlands awarded Micropore Incorporated a contract for the supply of an emergency CO2 removal system for use in distressed submarines (DISSUB). The system will provide CO2 removal capability for about 7 days for the Walrus-class submarines.
Thursday March 15, 2007
Micropore receives ISO certification
Thursday February 8, 2007
MSHA releases PIB P07-03
The Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) has released its new regulations aimed at improving safety and emergency response capabilities in the wake of the Sago mine disaster in January 2006. One of the primary goals of the legislation is to provide all U.S. coal miners with shelters that will allow them to have
Monday January 29, 2007
Victoria-class submarines emergency CO2 removal
The Public Works and Government Services Canada awarded Micropore Incorporated a contract for the supply of an emergency CO2 removal system for use in distressed submarines (DISSUB). The system will provide CO2 removal capability for about 7 days for the Victoria-class submarines. ExtendAir® submarine technology
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Micropore receives DoD grant
As part of the Department of Defense, Domestic Production Act, Micropore was awarded a Title III grant to increase capacity and further develop high tech CO2 absorbent solutions for military, homeland security, and industrial applications. Spearheaded by Senator Bidens office, with support by Senator Tom Carper and
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British Royal Navy emergency CO2 removal (DISSUB)
The British Royal Navy awarded Micropore Incorporated a contract for the supply and in-service support of an emergency CO2 removal system for use in distressed submarines (DISSUB). The system will operate independently of submarine services and will provide CO2 removal capability for about 7 days for the full complement
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Gender-Nonconforming Students at Elevated Risk for Abuse, Post-Traumatic Stress
Harvard Public Health study shows abuse by parents and other adults in the home.
Feb. 20, 2012 -- One in 10 children is at increased risk of abuse as well as post-traumatic stress disorder in adulthood because they are gender nonconforming, according to a new study.
Much of that abuse -- emotional, physical and even sexual -- is at the hands of their parents or other adults in the home, according to a study published today online, which will appear in the March issue of the journal Pediatrics.
Researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Children's Hospital in Boston analyzed questionnaires from nearly 9,000 young adults with an average age of 23.
The children had enrolled in the longitudinal Growing Up Today study in 1996 and were asked a decade later in 2007 to recall their childhood experiences, including favorite games and toys, roles they took in play, media characters they admired and feelings of femininity and masculinity.
As young adults, they were also asked about physical, sexual or emotional abuse they experienced and were screened for post-traumatic stress disorder .
Rates of PTSD were almost twice as high among young adults who were gender nonconforming in childhood than among those who were not, according to researchers.
"The message of this study is discrimination towards these kids is pretty severe and it takes place in the home as well as outside the home," said lead author Andrea Roberts, a research associate in the Department of Society, Human Development and Health at Harvard.
"And it can have lasting health effects on kids -- PTSD is a very serious illness -- It's bad news."
PTSD has also been linked to risky behavior such as engaging in unprotected sex and medical symptoms such as cardiovascular problems and chronic pain.
"There are stereotypes and society is pretty intolerant of gender nonconformity," Roberts said.
An estimated 1 in 10 children younger than 11 display some degree of gender nonconformity in their behavior, dress and play, according to this study.
Transgenderism, where a child's biological gender and identity do not match up, occurs in an estimated 1 in 1,000 children.
This was the first study to use a population-based sample to look at gender nonconformity as a risk factor for abuse. Most other studies of this kind have been of LGBT youth.
The study sample was not selected on the basis of sexual orientation and comprised primarily white students.
Most of the focus today is about bullying in school, but this study looked at the home environment, asking subjects openly about psychological and physical abuse by parents and other adults in the home.
"Sex abuse could be perpetrated by someone outside home, but it was much more common in kids who were nonconforming," she said. "Two reasons might be the case: Kids who don't receive positive attention don't get support and protection from their parents and are at greater risk outside the home.
"Also, sexual predators are known to target kids who are different -- like the deaf and disabled," she said. "They know the kids are not protected."
Researchers asked subjects questions such as, "Did your parents hate you?" or "Did they kick you?" or "Were you being yelled at or screamed at or berated?"
Roberts suggested that parents who are uncomfortable with a child's gender expression might try to change the behavior.
Although gender identity and sexual orientation are different, families often assume that their child will be gay and they can change them. "They become more hard in their parenting," Roberts said.
The Family Acceptance Project at San Francisco State University confirms in its research that parental behaviors have an effect on their children's health and mental outcomes. Positive family responses to gender nonconforming children were "protective factors" for those risks.
Harvard researchers rated subjects to determine the degree of gender nonconformity in childhood. Men in the 10th percentile reported a higher incidence of sexual and physical abuse before age 11 and psychological abuse from 11 to 17, compared with those below the median percentile.
Women in the top 10th percentile reported a higher prevalence of all forms of abuse as children.
Boys, as a group, tend to be more gender-conforming in general. "There's a narrow band," Roberts said. "Girls ranged a bit more."
Dr. Madeline Deutsch, director of the transgender health program at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, said that "recall" studies are often flawed.
"We just don't know," she said. "We don't know if it's possible that people who had not been nagged by their father for being effeminate may have forgotten, that it may not have been burned into their memory."
But Deutsch said she is "not surprised at all" by its findings based on her work with transgender youth, and said more research is critical.
"It really bothers people on a basic level when behavior is discordant with gender," Deutsch said. "When you have a child, the first thing people ask is not whether the baby has brown hair or how much the baby weighs, or whether there are birth marks. But is it a boy or is it a girl?"
She said that acceptance at home is "central" to a child's development. And those who do not conform to their gender can struggle with parental issues well into their 20s.
"I see so much substance abuse and anxiety and duress that is clearly fueled by a lifelong direct refusal by parents to validate or accept their identity or gender expression," she said. "Or there are kids who know how their parents feel and bottle it up inside. The damage is already done, there is so much internalized phobia."
The Harvard study found that 85 percent of the participants who were gender nonconforming in childhood said they were heterosexual in adulthood.
"Our findings suggest that most of the intolerance toward gender nonconformity in children is targeted toward heterosexuals," Roberts said.
"We did find a strong relationship between nonconformity and sexual orientation," she said. "They were more likely to be LGBT."
Other studies have shown that children who are perceived as gay and bullied are at greater risk for physical violence and for depression and suicide.
Biased remarks and homophobia adversely affect students' educational outcomes and personal development at every grade level, according to a study by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Educational Network (GLSEN) in its most recent report, "Playgrounds and Prejudice."
GLSEN research reveals that gender nonconforming students are less likely than other students to feel safe at school. They also are more likely than others to be called names, made fun of or bullied.
The Harvard study also emphasizes the need for elementary schools to do more to address issues of homophobia, gender expression and family diversity.
More research is needed to understand why gender nonconforming kids experience greater risk of abuse, and to develop interventions to prevent abuse, the researchers said.
They recommend that pediatricians and school health providers consider abuse screening for this vulnerable population.
Deutsch agrees that there should be secondary protections for gender nonconforming people in the schools and in the workplace, and institutions "at the top" should set the tone for nondiscriminatory policies.
But, she said, "They have finally started looking at places outside school, in the home."


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Aperture aggregates the best posts from this past week in the photography blogosphere.
›› Vice's Motherboard blog released the never-before-told story of the first photograph ever uploaded to the World Wide Web, which celebrates its 20th anniversary next Wednesday. The image, which has been referred to as "a Photoshop disaster," has been met with equal parts adoration and horror since its release. The story also appeared on Gallerist NY and ABC News' Tech This Out, which digs a bit deeper into the naïve roots of the image.
›› PIX, a proposed "photography lifestyle magazine for women," has drawn commentary from photo editors Stella Kramer and Jasmine DeFoore and Jezebel blogger Katie J.M. Baker for its fluffy content—stories like "Smudge-proof makeup tips for long days behind the camera"—directed towards young female photographers.
›› Two years ago, Scott Blake, the digital artist behind the "Chuck Close Filter" website, was confronted by Close himself for what the painter believed to be unfair use of his copyrighted artwork. Blake recently recounted his dormant dispute with Close in an online essay, raising questions about when art is derivative, when it is plagiaristic, and if it's possible for it to ever be entirely original. Wired reported, bloggers weighed in.
›› Les Rencontres d'Arles was in full swing last week. As The Guardian reported, Christian Patterson's Redheaded Peckerwood took home the festival's author book award, the second year in a row that a Mack-published photobook has won the award—Taryn Simon's A Living Man Declared Dead…was the 2011 winner. Jonathan Torgovnik won the €25,000 Discovery prize for Intended Consequences, and The Latin American Photobook was awarded the festival's historical book prize. Additionally, Magnum celebrated its 65th anniversary at the festival, announced nominees Zoe Strauss, Jerome Sessini and Bieke Depoorter, and considered what the future holds for the organization.
›› Yoda reviewed photobooks a couple of weeks ago on Blake Andrews' blog. We can't believe we missed it. Work by Vivian Maier, Duane Michals, Rinko Kawauchi, Alec Soth and John Gossage, and The PhotoBook Review were amongst the titles critiqued by the Jedi Master. On the Gossage/Soth collaboration The Auckland Project: "Tack this poster to their dorm room I'm guessing few collectors shall. In protective cover will it remain. Hmm. Yeesss."
›› The Rolling Stones celebrate their 50th anniversary this week and Magnum has reached into the archives, posting on their Facebook page a vintage Guy Le Querrec image of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards at a show in 1967. Over at The New Yorker, Photo Booth has launched an 11-image slideshow of photos from the band's early years, including a birds-eye shot of fans mobbing the band's vehicle after a press conference at the Hilton, NYC in 1965.
›› More in anniversary news…In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Andy Warhol's first solo exhibition, at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is planning Regarding Warhol: Fifty Artists, Fifty Years, which opens in September and will also feature works by photographers Cindy Sherman and Robert Mapplethorpe. Over at NokiaConnects Joel Willians recounts the 5 Strangest Habits of Andy Warhol, asking the age-old question, "Eccentricity and genius go hand in hand, right?"
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NEW YORK (MEDIA GENERAL) — On Tuesday, most Americans chose between their preferred major party presidential candidate. However, as a reporter, I had the unique chance and choice on which candidate I wanted to cover on election night.
Hillary Clinton's campaign made credentials for their election night party easy to access and for a long time, it seemed like it was the more organized of the two. However, after watching the 2016 race unfold in states like New Hampshire, Ohio and Pennsylvania – I knew one thing for certain tonight: a Donald Trump watch party would be unique.
The decision to choose to watch Mr. Trump's victory party firsthand paid off handsomely by allowing this reporter to witness a historic win.
When we first arrived Tuesday evening, after hours of security checks, the mood was somber. Only a handful of supporters arrived before 7:30 p.m. and some indicated they had no idea what they would witness. In the room, there were two giant projection screens but the only channel supporters could see was FOX News.
As states were called, the audience had no qualms about reacting. However, while some political pundits expected Clinton's campaign to rack up electoral leads early – instead the opposite was happening. As news broke of wins in states in North Carolina and Florida, the impossible became the inevitable.
Tuesday night's celebration occurred in a smallish ballroom at New York City's midtown Hilton hotel. The venue, which was a surprise for me, personally, sits just a few blocks away from Donald Trump's infamous Trump Tower. Guests, however, didn't mind the venue and as the electoral lead grew – so did the size of the crowd.
By 10 p.m., the room was packed. Almost every Trump supporter in front of our press position proudly wore the "Make America Great Again" hat. A few Trump supporters — a very small number, in my experience — showed visible disdain for the press but largely remained celebratory as the news came in.
It wasn't until around 1 a.m. Wednesday morning that it became clear – Donald Trump was about to become the president-elect. The tension in the room turned into anxiety – how long would people have to wait to see their new leader?
When Mrs. Clinton announced she'd decided to skip speaking Wednesday morning – the crowd hissed and heckled. Some supporters proudly chanted "lock her up," a chant we've heard on the campaign trail before. The chants didn't last long but were a reminder of how divisive the election was.
The moment no one is likely to forget
During the 2 a.m. hour Wednesday – everything changed.
Donald Trump, projected by the major news networks, was declared the president-elect of the United States. The crowd knew the moment they had prayed, hoped and waited for was happening. As Indiana Gov. Mike Pence reached the stage – the anticipation only grew larger.
After thanking his family, staff and supporters – Pence gave his new boss the ultimate introduction. Mr. Trump was then introduced as president-elect but with a familiar theme: the music theme from the 1997 thriller "Air Force One."
The music hit home with me. This wasn't a movie but a moment that will live in history forever. To witness it firsthand will live in my memory forever – long after it's vanished from my Facebook and Twitter feeds.
I'm not discussing my personal feelings on the outcome or the candidates – there was just something about witnessing history as a reporter that fulfills a lifelong career goal.
The next few months ahead of inauguration will be filled with long hours, confusion and conflict – but I'll be there on January 20 to once again witness history as a news reporter.Mark Meredith is a national political reporter for the Media General Television Group based in Washington D.C. Follow @markpmeredith on Twitter


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The first place a Cub Scout's achievements should be recorded is in his personal Cub Scout Handbook.
There's one book for each grade level/rank in Cub Scouting. The new,
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Each pack should have a unit awards chair whose primary
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Rank advancements must be recorded at the council office.
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Cub Scout packs must record the Arrow of Light rank before a Webelos Scout transfers and joins a Boy Scout troop.
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|Sew Tina, 30 Cute Projects and Adorable Decor Items
Monday, October 04, 2010
Sew Tina!!
84 comments:
I love the beret & bloomers! So cute on your little one. I would love to be the winner. I am just venturing out into sewing for children and love the uniqueness of these patterns!ReplyDelete
This book looks great. A must have for me and my 3 little girls. Thank you so much for the great review, too.ReplyDelete
Looks like an adorable book! Can't wait to try it.ReplyDelete
The book looks wonderful and I am excited about the giveaway!ReplyDelete
I loved the beret and brookies you made! So cute!
thanks for the review.
Love the beret & the bloomers. They looks so cute on your little girl. Thanks for the review of the book.ReplyDelete
Looks Great! Thank you!ReplyDelete
This book looks fantastic. I love kids clothes with whimsy and I sew a lot of them!! :)ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness! I'd love to win! :-) The projects you made from the book are adorable.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to win this book! So many cute ideas!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the review and the chance to win.ReplyDelete
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Great review and thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
I have have three boys and 26 nieces and nephews to sew for so this gift would be greatly used and appreciated 8)
This looks like a fantastic book - full of playful and gorgeous projects that both kids and moms would love.ReplyDelete
Wow! What a fun giveaway!ReplyDelete
That is a very cute book. I could use it to make gifts.ReplyDelete
I love the unique patterns! Such a great giveaway. I hope I win. :DReplyDelete
LOVE IT!!! I can't wait to get one!!ReplyDelete
The book looks really neat and affords something different from the usual! I think the purple bloomers are perfect for Marie! I'd have to sew my Grace some if I won!ReplyDelete
Captain Momma
The book looks really good! I don't actually have any kids, but I have a lot of younger siblings who I make clothes for sometimes.ReplyDelete
What a generous giveaway.ReplyDelete
I think that all of the patterns are so cute and definitely unique! I like them.
Marie looks adorable in her beret.
Everything looks so cute. I'd love to win.ReplyDelete
This is a wonderful book for sewing childrens' clothing. By the end of the year we will have 4 grandnieces. Would love to make some of these outfits from ages 5 down to two newborns. Thank you for the review.ReplyDelete
I'd love a chance to win this book! I've just started sewing clothes for my little ones and would love some extra help! :)ReplyDelete
The book looks great - I'd love to make some of those kid's clothes for my littles!ReplyDelete
What a cute wee book!ReplyDelete
the fabric is sooo amazing, and the patterns are just too cute!
thanks forthe great review!
Love the baby shoes--can't wait to try some of Tina's projects!ReplyDelete
I think that Tina's material is so cute. I would love to win some fabric and a book by her.ReplyDelete
I love your projects from the book! The other projects look great too!ReplyDelete
Even though I don't have any little ones of my own, nor any grandchildren (yet!), I'd love to win the book. It seems like there are always children around somewhere.ReplyDelete
- KylieOctober 04, 2010
Ohhhh... so much loveliness!! I'd love to have a chance of winning!ReplyDelete
I like the idea of kids clothes that are a little bit different, at least as long as the kids are little. The designs seem to be easy fit and very cute.ReplyDelete
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- OlgaOctober 05, 2010
I would like to sew some of this wonderful patterns :)ReplyDelete
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Sounds amazing, would love to try!ReplyDelete
Oh so cool!! The beret and bloomers are adorable and the book looks fabulous!! I hope I win! Thank you for the chance.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 05, 2010
These projects look lovely. The fabrics she picked are so darling!ReplyDelete
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That is a very cool book, can see why you felt inspired to sew.ReplyDelete
The book looks absolutely amazing. One to definitely have on your book shelf. Would love to win. Thank you.ReplyDelete
very nice book!must have for any mom's daughter!ReplyDelete
I would love to win! You're right, her stuff is so funky and unique. I love making things that I normally wouldn't! I love her fabrics, too.ReplyDelete
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- SeemaOctober 05, 2010
Wow every sewer's dream to have such wonderful project book..Cant wait to try..thanksReplyDelete
- Debbie WhiteOctober 05, 2010
This book looks sew wonderful! What a great giveaway!!ReplyDelete
Lark is so generous! I am totally into sewing hats. I am just venturing out into hat patterns, so this would be perfect!ReplyDelete
I'd love to win a copy of this book!!ReplyDelete
Any idea when it's available in the UK????
I adore your beret and bloomers. I have that fabric and want to sew them for my daughter now! Thanks for the fab giveaway, I'd simply love to be a winner.ReplyDelete
Your little one looks so cute in the beret and bloomers. I love Tina's fabrics, what fun prints!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 05, 2010
How adorable!!! I have three granddaughters who would look waaay too cute in some of those outfits!!!ReplyDelete
The book looks great. I would LOVE to win!!!ReplyDelete
It is such a gorgeous book! And the projects are just so fun looking :)ReplyDelete
Looks like such a great book! How I'd love to win!ReplyDelete
Your daughter is adorable - love the red curly hair. And the beret is perfect for her. I'd love to win the Sew Tina giveaway. The patterns look like fun.ReplyDelete
This book looks very exciting! I love Tina's fabric.ReplyDelete
How wonderful! Thanks for the chance!ReplyDelete
I would LOVE to win this ~ so many great projects for my kids and my home! THANKS for the chance!ReplyDelete
this is so exciting!! i've always been intrigued by her aesthetic and i think this book offers such interesting insight into her creative world. wonderful designs! love making things for my soon three kiddos. :)ReplyDelete
I love Tina Givens and know that this book is going to be great! The hat and pants you made turned out so cute! Thanks for the chance at such a great prize!ReplyDelete
The fabrics are gorgeous so I'm sure the book is, too!ReplyDelete
Oh, those patterns look adorable! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a fantastic giveaway!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 06, 2010
The patterns look wonderful, and such nice photography! Your own take on the projects is great, i love all the details! I'd love to have this book and cross ,y fingers for the give-away - thank you!ReplyDelete
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Yay! Cute, fun boys' clothes! This is definitely a book that is going on my wishlist!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 06, 2010
What a fantastic book! And a great review. Thanks!ReplyDelete
I love this, it looks like such a great book!! firstname.lastname@example.com
The fabric you used in your bloomers and beret are so cute. Is that a flying pig I see in the book? How cool is that.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for the review of the book! I've actually been putting some sewing books on my Amazon wishlist, because up until now I've only used patterns. This one looks like a good one! Thanks again!ReplyDelete
I think this book looks amazing. I keep reading her interviews and she sounds like such a wonderful and motivating woman. Thanks for such a wonderful giveaway. And great job on the projects...adorable!ReplyDelete
~Teresa :)
this is awesome!!! would love to win. i can so, sew much more!! great site, too.ReplyDelete
So glad you reviewed this book because now I must own it! I'll wait til after the giveaway though - you know...just in case.ReplyDelete
I have a 3 year old granddaughter that I love sewing for, so this looks perfect.
- AnonymousOctober 07, 2010
It;s my birthday and I'll cry if I want to... Loevly book, wishing me birthday luck...ReplyDelete
Love your blog, and your little girl's red curly hair!ReplyDelete
What fun patterns. Thank you for the review and the chance to win it!ReplyDelete
I could really use this book to make a hat for my basically bald two year old, and the nice fabric will come in handy for my various sewing projects! Thanks for the chance.ReplyDelete
Ohhh, so cute! Looks like fun!ReplyDelete
I would love to win this book. Such adorable projects. I could make something adorable for my new granddaughter. Wouldn't that be fun!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 08, 2010
I love simple, unique and easy to sew patterns, and so comfy looking too! What a great giveaway, glad I stumble on it :)ReplyDelete
Wow, these are very cute. I have four daughters who would love these!ReplyDelete
What a great giveaway! I love so much of the patterns you showed. Thanks for the review!ReplyDelete
These look so cute--especially that hat! wow-thanks for sharing!!ReplyDelete
That book looks adorable. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
- empirewaistOctober 09, 2010
Wow, this book looks amazing! Love Tina Givens!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
WOW!! Just starting to sew and would love to make these sweet items for my grandchild to be!!!ReplyDelete
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It looks like a fun book and the giveaway is very generous! Thank you for a chance to win.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 10, 2010
These clothes are so adorable. I would love to be entered in the giveway. I love reading your blog!ReplyDelete
awwww....so cute. I love to sew for my friends children. It works well, I have the time to sew and they have the kids to sew for. I'll have to check out the book, thanks.ReplyDelete
Just reconnected with my love for sewing after 22 yrs now that I'm a "grammy". I heart fabrics and designs and especially sassy outfits that are a little "different". Tyler Kate and I would so much enjoy the book and fabrics!ReplyDelete
Love the choice of funky stuff, it just shows that home made does not mean boring.ReplyDelete


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Letter, C. K. Holliday to My Dear Wife [Mary Holliday]
Author: Holliday, Cyrus Kurtz, 1826-1900
Date: April 1, 1855
Cyrus K. Holliday wrote from Topeka, Kansas Territory to his wife, Mary Holliday, in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He described the Territorial Legislature election of March 30, 1855, in which he was a Representative candidate for the Fourth District (in the third election district). Missourians had taken charge of the polls, and Holliday, along with other free state Kansas Territory citizens, did not vote. He assured his wife that Kansas would be a free state. Business in growing Topeka continued to delay his return to Meadville. Holliday also alluded to the recent birth of their child and mentioned his ragged clothing.
Location of Original: KSHS Call Number: Cyrus Kurtz Holliday Collection, #386, Box 1, Folder 2
Item Number: 101481 Number of images: 4
Keywords: Election fraud; Election, Territorial Legislature, March 1855; Elections; Emigration and immigration; Free state; Holliday, Cyrus Kurtz, 1826-1900; Holliday, Mary; Meadville, Pennsylvania; Missourians; Shawnee County, Kansas Territory; Topeka Town Association; Topeka, Kansas Territory; Town building (see Town development)
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Recently I have to travel to Davao as a favor to BM. We have to do some ceremonies or ritual at her husband's office. I really don't want to go because it will take a lot of time and it will eat up a day of my official business time. Anyway, Guru Lama told me to go and so I went.
The problem is this; I can only fly via Cebu Pacific in the morning and leave also on the same day. And so BM booked me on flight that leaves at around 430am. But I have to be in Davao at around 7am or 730am because that's the time we should start the first part of the ritual, which will be followed by another ritual around 930am and then at 1130am.
If you are from the Philippines, you know that most domestic flights gets really delayed, not by an hour or two but sometimes even for 8 hours!!!! And so I was beginning to think that we might have made the wrong decision of booking my flight in the morning of when we should do the ritual. I expressed this concern to BM and she said to just pray and trust that everything will be smooth.
The day before my flight I thought of requesting my flight be rebooked for that night to I can come a day ahead and stay there for the night, but I realized that this is financially impractical because it will end up causing more than the original price, it will look like that two tickets were bought. Again, BM said let's just pray and be positive. Of course, it was awkward that a reader should remind me of this because always tell my readers that being positive is always the first line of defense in Feng Shui.
On the day of my flight on the car going to the airport, I decided to hold my Vajrapani Ruel and I kept on chanting OM VAJRAPANI HUM. Whenever, I'll chant 108 times, I'll say a short prayer to Bodhisattva Vajrapani to help make it to Davao on time. When I get to the airport, I saw that the first Cebu Pac flight to Davao was delayed. And so I told the ground steward to just put me in the first flight, which was delayed because I really need to be in Davao by 7am. However, I was told that the first flight is fully booked and I cannot be accommodated. And so I continued to chant OM VAJRAPANI HUM while holding my Vajrapani Ruel. At the same time, relying on BM's prayers that I will make it on time.
To my surprise, my flight was on time, and in fact we left Manila ahead of the first flight to Davao. And so I made it on time to Davao.
And we were able to push through with the ritual without a hitch.
Nevertheless, I still need to come back to Manila. Although I no longer have appointments that evening, I still need to want to fly back to Manila on time because I badly need rest and I still have a meeting the following day. But of course, I was not very hopeful that I'd get lucky. But guess what? My flight was on time on the dot. So I thought that Cebu Pacific flights are now on time. So I told that flight attendant that it's good that flights now are on time because my morning flight and evening flight are both on time. The flight attendant smiled and replied in Filipino, "You just got lucky because delays are still really bad!"
No I did not get lucky, two flights in a day cannot be about luck, it was the power of BM's prayers and the power of my prayers to Vajrapani Bodhisattva while holding the Vajrapani Ruel that made my flight fly on time and for everything to go smoothly that day.
You may also want to read my other posts about BM.
- Devastating Feng Shui Blunder Didn't Affect the People Living in the Said House: A Story Of A Good Person With Good Karma!
- Unexpected High Sales Attributed to the Surangama Mantra Amulet.
- What's Even More Powerful or Important than Feng Shui or an Amulet?
- Be Grateful for Miracles No Matter How Small.
- Is There Winning in Losing?
- Do Not Worry Too Much…Be Positive…Be Good.
- The Dreadful and Strong Five Yellow Star: Other Ways to Curb It (2) – Give Until It Hurts!
- Another Lesson from My Reader BM!
- Forget What I Wrote About People Under The Year of the Ox Having The Worst Luck This 2016: A Lesson From the Simple Life of BM.
- The Lesson That BM Unintentionally Shared!
- Be An Inspiration to Do Good: Another Unintentional Lesson from BM!
You can also read the following posts about the Vajrapani Ruel:
- The World's Most Powerful Amulet in the Buddhist Pantheon Called Vajrapani Ruel.
- The Vajrapani Ruel Stories: The 17th Karmapa's Relatively Easy Escape; The Miraculous Release of a Tibetan Monk from Chinese Prison and Labor Camp; and The Wealth Luck Bestowed Upon a Repentant Prodigal Son.
- The Vajrapani Ruel Stories (2): How A Man Got His Land Back After A 20 – Year – Old Legal Bottle.
- The Vajrapani Ruel Stories (3): Early Karmic Death Was Erased with Good Deeds and the Vajrapani Ruel.
- The Vajrapani Ruel Stories (4): Received the Needed Financial and Wealth Blessing to Solve Money Problems.
- The Vajrapani Ruel Stories (5): In the Nick of Time and Money Problems Solved with the Help of the 'Hated' Gift.
- A Reader Receives A Precious Gift from the Abbess of the Lotus Temple and Some Quaint Vajrapani Ruel Stories.
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (6): Getting to Work Abroad.
- The Kuan Yin with Heart Sutra and the Vajrapani Ruel Helped an Entrepreneur Solved Her Problems.
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (7): Miraculous Healing and An Unexpected 'Miraculous' Financial and Wealth Luck.
- Coincidence or Another Vajrapani Ruel Story?
- Did the Vajrapani Ruel Triggered a Past Life Recall?
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (8): Amazing Financial Luck and 5 Condo Units All Because of the Vajrapani Ruel.
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (9): Two Bags Full of Money Helps Solve Family Financial Problem.
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (10): Simple Miracles But Miracles Nonetheless.
- Vajrapni Ruel Stories (11): Acquiring A Property, Avoiding Problems Brought About A Natural Calamity, and Life Simply Becomes Easier All Because of A Wonderful Gift of Luck.
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories(12): Finding Long Lost Father With A Bonus of Finding True Love!
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (13): Migrating to Canada and Breaking – Up with the Live – In Partner.
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (14): Winning A Contest On A National Television!
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (15): 90 Million Pesos Mutual Fund Deal Closed Without A Sweat!
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (16): Chased After By Jobs.
- Understanding the Vajrapani Ruel Stories: Clarifying the Difference in the Miracles and Why The Anonymity of Those Who Experienced It.
- Expecting A Good Harvest and Temporarily Acquiring A Much Coveted Property: Another "Vajrapani Ruel Stories" and A "Wish Fulfilling and Buddha's Blessing Mantra Pendant" Personal Testimony.
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (17): How A Man Helped His Mother Get Her Land Backed After More Than 20 Years of Trying!
- Did the Vajrapani Ruel Manifested It's Power to A Person Even Before She Received It?
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (18): Borrowed Luck Lands Him A Job In A Japanese Company!
- Did the Vajrapani Ruel Make Him See the Future that Helped Save His Life?
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (19): A Difficult Pitch That Ended in a Totally Different But Wonderful Way!
- Be Grateful for Miracles No Matter How "Small": Two Simple Vajrapani Ruel Stories and How Those Who Experienced It Are Teaching Us A Lesson About Gratitude.
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (20): When A Sales Clerk Unexpectedly Became An Entrepreneur!
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (21): Fulfilling the Dream of Having An Uber Car Service Business!
- A Simple Wish Fulfilled Thru A Simple Vajrapani Ruel Miracle.
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (22): Winning A Court Case Against An Influential Family.
- Correct Diagnosis Because of the Vajrapani Ruel.
- Vajrapani Ruel and Surangama Mantra Amulet: A Comparison
- The Amulet From Within: A Story About How The Vajrapani Ruel Failed to Work and How Forgiveness Did.
- Counting Money and Counting More Money: Simple and Short Vajrapani Ruel Stories About Readers Who Increased Their Wealth Luck!
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (23): Carnapping Case Dismissed Without Prejudice!
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (24): Miraculous Wealth Gift Received In Time of Need!
- Is the Vajrapani Ruel Really An Amulet for Financial Luck and Wealth Luck?
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (25) : Illegal Detention and Murder Cases Against An Underdog Politician Dropped! (How The Vajrapani Ruel Saved A Person Without Him Knowing.)
- Vajrapni Ruel Stories (26): Raising Enough Money to Finish One's House and an Unexpected Additional Business!
- A Short But Heartwarming Vajrapani Ruel Miracle Shared By A Reader.
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (27): An Actor Experienced A Downpour of Financial Blessing.
- Another Simple Vajrapani Miraculous Story: How A Simple Request to the Vajrapani Ruel Revealed Evidence of Deceit!
- How the Vajrapani Ruel Helped Fixed the Flight Problem of the Personal Plane of My Business Client and Publisher!
- What is the Next Best Thing If You Can't Have the Vajrapani Ruel?
- Financial Blessing, Recuperation of Career, Justice from Maltreatment of School Officials – A Story of A Family Who Received Several Miracles: A Vajrapani Ruel and Ing Deng Pay Personal Testimonies of A Reader.
- The Vajrapani Ruel Brought Blessings to the Children of a Loving Mother.
- Meeting a Long Time Friend Who Happens to be A Generous Actor: How The Vajrapani Ruel Created An Opportunity that Helped Solve a Financial Problem!
- Wealth and Money Luck "Delivered Right At the Doorstep": A Simple Vajrapani Ruel Miraculous Story!
- How to Enhance the Eight Aspiration Energy of Your Vajrapani Ruel Using Crystals (1): Wealth Luck!
- How to Enhance the Eight Aspiration Energy of Your Vajrapani Ruel Using Crystals (2): Love Luck!
- How to Enhance the Eight Aspiration Energy of Your Vajrapani Ruel Using Crystals (3): Mentor Luck and Family & Descendant Luck!
- How to Enhance the Eight Aspiration Energy of Your Vajrapani Ruel Using Crystals (4): Fame Luck and Health Luck!
- How to Enhance the Eight Aspiration Energy of Your Vajrapani Ruel Using Crystals (5): Career Luck and Education Luck; Plus How To Strengthen the Protection Energies!
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (28): Financial Blessing, A New Job – An Overseas Filipino Worker Received Some Miracles!
- Chanting the Mantra of Bodhisattva Vajrapani Creates A Powerful Energy Akin to the Wish Fulfilling Mantra and Negative Karma Cleansing Mantra!
- Combined Power of the Vajrapani Ruel and the Surangama Mantra Amulet Brought Some Financial Blessings and Mended A Family Broken by Financial Problems!
- Breezing Through the German Language Exam (A1 – Start Deutsch 1) With the Help of the Vajrapani Ruel – A Personal Testimony of A Reader!
- Money Comes In With A Simple Wish While Holding A Vajrapani Ruel: Another Personal Testimony of A Reader!
- Financial Blessing By Way of A Mysterious Money Deposit Received Two Days After Receiving the Vajrapani Ruel: A Personal Testimony of A Reader.
- Vajrapani Ruel Stories (29): Twelve Million Pesos Deal From An Online Lead!
- A Reader Shares Her Stories About the Vajrapani Ruel, Illness Suppression Amulet, Buddhism, and Other Things…
- A Permanent High Paying Job in Singapore Bought About By the Vajrapani Ruel: A Personal Testimony of A Very Vocal Non – Believer!
- Financial Luck One After the Other; Wish Fulfilled; And Saved From A Definite Harm or Even Death: Another Overseas Worker Shares Her Miraculous Personal Testimony About the Vajrapani Ruel.
- Buying A Desired Property for Her Mother 3 Days After Receiving the Vajrapani Ruel: An Overseas Filipino Reader Shares Her Miraculous Story About the Vajrapani Ruel.
- A Mother's Financial Problem Miraculously Solved And Her Wish For Her Daughter Came True – A Personal Testimony of A Reader!
- Half – A – Million Pesos Financial Luck for the Husband; A Career Luck of Promotion for the Husband; And Continuous Flow of Money Luck and Wisdom Luck of Creativity for A Reader Who Got the Vajrapani Ruel and the Illness Suppression Amulet: A Personal Testimony of A Reader!
- 900K Development Fund Released After Experiencing Some Hardships: A Reader Shares His Personal Vajrapani Ruel Miraculous Story.
- From Miserable to Charitable: A Transformation of A Reader Who Experienced Some Blessings Because of the Vajrapani Ruel and Surangama Mantra Amulet!
- A Different Kind of Vajrapani Ruel Miraculous Story.
- Financial Problem of An Illegitimate Child Solved When He Was Able to Claim His Inheritance Thru the Help of the Vajrapani Ruel: A Personal Testimony of A Reader.
- A Problematic Businesswoman Experienced Her First Vajrapani Ruel Miracle Within Three Days of Acquiring It: Vajrapani Ruel Miraculous Personal Testimony of A Reader.
- Financial and Wealth Blessings from A Problematic Sale of A Property: A Personal Testimony About the Vajrapani Ruel and Other Amulets in the Words of A Reader!
- The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating and Sometimes We Should Realize that Simple Can Be Quite Good: Some Vajrapani Ruel Miraculous Stories and the Lesson We Can Learn from the People Who Experienced Them.
- "Suffering" May Be a Form of Cleansing; A Miraculous Pay Raise After More than 19 Years; And Other Miracles: A Personal Vajrapani Ruel Miraculous Stories of A Reader!
- There Are No Simple and Small Miracles: A Lesson from the Personal Testimony of A Reader!
- Money Luck or Financial Luck Blessings Received in About 15 Days Upon Receiving the Vajrapani Ruel and A Copy of the Traditional Sutra Amulet: A Reader from Dubai Shares Her Personal Miraculous Testimony!
- A Mother's Wish for Her Children to Have A Secured Future Granted By the Vajrapani Ruel (An Unusual Financial Blessing): A Personal Testimony of A Reader!
- A Financial Blessing or Miracle for the Born – Again Christian Who Is Not A Believer of Amulets: How A Simple Miracle Turned A Woman into Believing that there is Indeed Something with the Vajrapani Ruel!
- Financial Luck Received After Receiving the Vajrapani Ruel and Descendant Luck Activated by the Traditional Sutra Amulet: Two Different Personal Testimonies of A Reader and How She Still Saw the Simple Miracle As A Miracle!
- Retirement Pay Withheld for 4 Years Released, Dream House Finally Within Reached, Debt Paid Off – Three Different Problems Solved With One Significant Financial Blessing: A Personal Testimony of A Reader About the Vajrapani Ruel!
- Academic Excellence; A Promotion with A Small Raise in Salary; A More Peaceful Work Environment: A Reader Shares the Joy of Having Simple Miracles from the Vajrapani Ruel!
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Asia Conference Webinar SeriesWebinars7 September 2020 - 25 September 2020
There will be a prestigious line-up of international speakers discussing the insurance and financial industry's innovation and change in Asia. The conference will take place throughout September via an online platform. The webinars consist of plenary speaking sessions and a series of workshop sessions including Life, GI, Data Science, Sustainability, Risk Management and Investment.
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This free 90 minute webinar is designed to support the IFoA CPD Co-ordinators, and others, involved in supporting our members to achieve their CPD requirements.
The programme will include an overview of the new CPD Scheme; specifically sharing with you key messages to support you implement and embrace the new CPD Scheme for our members within your organisation and regional community; how to arrange a reflective practice discussion; and an interactive reflective practice discussion learning exercise. In addition, delegates will gain information about accessing, and making the most of the IFoA event Toolkits which you can make use of to run your own in-house events and events for regional communities.
Asia Conference Webinar: Actuary's Impact through Lifestyle ProductsWebinar23 September 2020
"Lifestyle Product" being the key to make insurance a daily necessity rather than a luxury, by having high engagement and interaction with the consumers through:
Asia Conference Webinar: The Role of Data Science in Customer-centric InsuranceWebinar23 September 2020
Consumer expectations are changing Insurance. The Royal Commission in Australia, Design Obligations in the UK, the insurtech ecosystem, and digital-first consumers demanding personalised solutions will all revolutionise how insurance looks like in the future.
Asia Conference Webinar: Ageing/Mortality Panel SessionWebinar24 September 2020
This presenter / panel workshop hybrid will be anchored by two presentations examining the socioeconomic, medical and technological factors that will have a significant impact on mortality and our pricing over the next 20 years and beyond. It will also discuss whether significant mortality improvement will continue in Asia or whether varying experience of low improvements or deterioration.
Asia Conference Webinar: Liability Aware Investment SolutionsWebinar24 September 2020
This presentation explores some liability-aware investment solutions to address local regulatory changes faced by insurance companies in Asia.
Asia Conference:The C-Ross Phase II and its Potential Impact on Chinese MarketWebinar25 September 2020
This presentation aims to provides an overview of the reformation of current Chinese regulatory solvency regime, how industry coping with the new normal after pandemic time and how the reformation of the regulation could help the insurance industry gets back on its feet as well as coming back to the "protection" core value for the policyholders. The presentation would include:
Asia Conference:Changes of China's 2nd set Standardized CI definitions and Mortality TableWebinar25 September 2020
The basic data of China's 2nd Critical Illness Mortality Table covers 2000+ products in Chinese market, including about 340 million insurance policies and 5.1 million claimants. Presenter will give the audience a general understanding including but not limited to the following contents:
F&I Webinar: Disrupting the investment management industry using AIWebinar30 September 2020
What are the advantages of using artificial intelligence (AI) in investing? What are the differences between traditional quant and AI? This new webinar discusses challenges and the future of AI in the investment sector.
Sessional Event: The IFRS 17 Contractual Service Margin: A Life Insurance PerspectiveWebinar5 October 2020
Delivered by the IFRS 17 Contractual Service Margin working party.
Why Certified Actuarial Analysts add value to employers, including both insurers and consultanciesWebinar6 October 2020
The Certified Actuarial Analyst (CAA) qualification has rapidly established itself as adding real value, to insurers and consultancies, and to the clients of consultancies, around the World. CAAs work alongside actuaries and actuarial students, as well as other financial services professionals, in an increasingly broad range of roles and fields.
Why Certified Actuarial Analysts add value to employersWebinar6 October 2020
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Autumn Lecture 2020: Professor Elroy DimsonOnline webinar14 October 2020
Many individuals and institutions have a long-term focus, and invest funds for the benefit of future generations. Their strategy should reflect their long horizon. University endowments are one of the oldest classes of institutional investor, and I will present the first study of the management of these endowments over the very long term.
GIRO Conference 2020 Webinar SeriesAvailable to watch globally in November.02-13 November 2020
This year's GIRO has been re-designed as a virtual conference to offer members and non-members the opportunity to get up to date content from leading experts in the general insurance field via online webinars. All sessions will be recorded and made available to purchase and re-watch post-event on the IFoA's GI Online Learning Resource area.
Autumn Pensions Webinar: Cash is King - What next for CDI?Webinar4 December 2020
Cash-flow driven investing is a game-changer for DB pension funds navigating their end-game. Suitable for sponsors who want to reduce risks on their balance sheets. And for trustees, it shifts the focus to providing greater certainty of returns, managing funding level volatility and ensuring they have enough income to pay cash-flow requirements.
Autumn Pensions Webinar: Impact of DividendsWebinar8 December 2020
The talk will provide an understanding of the priorities and relationships between deficit reduction contributions, in the context of wider scheme funding, and different types of value outflow from the employer based on the working party's recently published report.