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Aptly named, The Brunch Club in Limassol has a distinctly vintage vibe. The old wooden floors, antique sofas and roaring fire, complements its location in the old town. The menu has a clear American influence with its variety of egg options, pancakes with bacon and thick syrup, and hearty portions. The Brunch Club is a sure bet for anyone seeking comfort. It serves familiar breakfast and brunch favorites in a warm and cozy ambiance that will leave you hungry for more.
The Brunch Club, Mimosa, Agiou Neofytou 3, Limassol, Cyprus
In Limassol (a thriving and modern hub of activity in Cyprus), The Cookhouse is a striking establishment. The décor consists of wooden fixtures yet is also bright and open with white marble floors, evoking a creative warehouse space or art studio. On a busy street the café is usually filled with custodians guaranteeing a warm environment. Breakfast and brunch items are served all day ranging from quick snacks to filling meals. The menu includes eggs, salads, fresh pastries, pasta, and kale and granola for healthier options. The freshly squeezed juices are a particular favorite of diners as an accompaniment.
The Cookhouse, Gladstonos 112, Limassol, Cyprus, +357 25 353434
This particular option specializes in authentic Lebanese and Syrian dishes as well as traditional Cypriot favorites. Outside the center of Nicosia, The Syrian Arab Friendship Club is harmonious in name and flavor. Those seeking authentic Middle-Eastern flavors will not be disappointed, as there is also a range of vegetarian options for diners to enjoy. The café is decorated to reflect the respective cultures of its menu with the rich colors for which the nations are renowned. Older guests can also enjoy shisha with their food in what has come to be a regular favorite in the community.
Syrian Arab Friendship Club, 17 Vasilissis Amalias Street, Nicosia, Cyprus, +357-22-776246
Despite being in the centre of Nicosia, Zest enjoys a refined and quiet calm. This is a café that offers gourmet versions of brunch favourites and a truly sophisticated experience. The interior of the café is immaculate, fresh and polished. The pale walls and gleaming chrome embody a high-class environment. The café is also surrounded by many independent boutiques, designer brands and exclusive bars, contributing to the overall stylish atmosphere. Also unique to Zest is the fact that customers can purchase bundles of healthy snacks in store like dried fruit and nuts, to enjoy throughout their day.
Zest, Vasilissis Freiderikis 13, Nicosia, Cyprus, +357 22 314344
Brunch is served at The Boys on Saturdays and Sundays only, and is a staple in the Cypriot hipster community for its shabby chic interior and quirky regular customers. The presentation of the food aims to be as unique as the place itself, with desserts served in jars and dishes arranged with flair. The kindly owners have even been known to distribute blankets to diners eating outside in the colder months. The menu contains many irresistible healthy and more indulgent items. From fruit salads to burgers, homemade conserves and freshly baked cake.
The Boys, Themistokli Dervi, 5, Nicosia, Cyprus, +357 96 287846
Offering a Saturday brunch, Get Fresh delivers exactly what its name promises. Fresh, locally sourced produce and an extensive menu to suit every sort of palate. There are hot and cold sandwiches on a variety of breads and platters that you can custom make to suit your personal tastes. Salads, soups, quiches will satisfy every time and unusually, also sushi, which is a novelty dish not easily found in Cyprus. The variety of cold and warm beverages will act as a refreshing and flavorful wake-up, or ease you gently into your day. Either way, happiness and full stomachs are guaranteed.
Get Fresh, Lemesou Avenue, Nicosia, Cyprus, +357 22667332
The food at Silver Pot is a combination of Middle Eastern and Spanish flavors. A beautiful, traditional glass chandelier crowns the bright and intimate venue. Silver Pot offers savory and sweet items and it is recommended by diners that you go with a big appetite, as you'll definitely want to try both. Silver Pot is committed to producing food with a homemade flavor, with fresh and seasonal ingredients. A unique dish they offer comes in the form of the green spinach and chili pancakes that have a wholesome and spicy flavor. Silver Pot is a must for a great start to the day.
Silver Pot, 3E Themistocli Dervi, Nicosia, Cyprus, +357 22 101722


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Vanessa L. Bellitto and Marty F. Baker exchanged wedding vows on June 3, 2017, at Saint John's Church, Jamestown, N,Y. Father Dennis Mende performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Joe and Leigh Ann Bellitto of Jamestown, N.Y. Her husband is the son of Fred and Nancy Baker of Jamestown, N.Y.
Juli Johnson was matron of honor. Bride's attendants were Samantha Loutzenhiser, Marni Seabright, Jenny Csupo and Ilysia Carlberg, cousin of the bride.
Best men were Paul Baker and Michael Baker, brothers of the groom. Groom's attendants were Jon Caprino, Kyle Przybelinski and Sebastian Bellitto, brother of the bride.
The bride is a 2005 graduate of Jamestown High School and a 2009 graduate of Kent Statue University. She is employed by One Rockwell eCommerce agency in New York, N.Y., as the head of managed services. Her husband is a 2004 graduate of Jamestown High School and a 2008 graduate of the University at Buffalo. He is employed as an account executive with EQM, Inc.
They honeymooned in Phuket, Thailand, and London, England.
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As Cher once famously said, "if I could turn back time" …I'd find myself enjoying a glorious late summer afternoon on the first Sunday in September, which, if you somehow managed to dodge the publicity, was the day that ElmsFest returned to Blackbourne.
After a year of planning, our small, dedicated group of (just three) organisers managed to attract around 1,500 people through the gate and, somehow, everything seemed to go, almost, to plan! Visitor numbers were, without a doubt, up from last year…possibly down to more of a social media presence and newly designed posters and banners. We have been delighted to receive so many positive comments regarding our publicity this year – something which we felt was an important part to get right.
Crowds quickly flocked into Blackbourne to experience the many exciting acts, stalls and entertainment that ElmsFest had to offer. We even had all three emergency services represented on the day – fire, police and ambulance – all more than happy to let people look around their vehicles and stop for a chat! Local group, True Fable, opened the show this year, performing covers from their new party hits playlist, followed by a static bird of prey display, Kuk Sool Won, hit music from Kate McCabe, dog displays, a variety of music from talented Harry Cambridge, an RAF Spitfire flypast (who surprised us 10 minutes ahead of schedule!), Ju Jutsu performances, a flying bird display and closing with a final set from the True Fable girls – what a day!
You may have noticed that our compère, Wayne Bavin, was nowhere to be seen – he double booked us!! So, just three weeks before ElmsFest, Kate McCabe stepped in and agreed to host the event for us, as well as performing her set half way through! We cannot thank Kate enough, and I think everybody will agree what an excellent job she done…so we've asked her back next year!
We are thrilled that so many more local clubs and organisations attended this year, all of which, I believe, benefitted in many different ways. Our aim from the very beginning was for ElmsFest to appeal to everyone and hopefully we have done just that.
A huge thank you to everybody who attended, supported, sponsored and volunteered at ElmsFest this year. We couldn't run the fayre without the generosity of so many people and we really appreciate all of your support. In no particular order, our thanks go to Brittany Hewitt, Ruth Salmon, Laurence Franklin, Peter Dow, Peter Edmonds, Gary Riches, Jamie, Evie, Amy and Louise Wiley, Gail Webb, Steve Chapman, Henry Lord, Tom Cross, Hannah Mayhew, Helen and Richard Flack, Robert Nunn, Simon, Tracey and Zoe Catchpole, Mark Edwards, Tom Stokes, Chloe, Ruby, Inigo, and anybody else who has provided support throughout the year.
At the time of writing this, we are unsure on our final takings, as we're still awaiting money from a few remaining stall-holders. However, should we make a profit, this will, of course, be donated locally. Our sponsors are the backbone for how we are able to keep entry fees to a minimum and without them, ElmsFest would not be the success it currently is. So, a heartfelt thank you goes to the following local businesses: Taylor Wimpey, Endurance Estates, Elmswell Parish Council, Suffolk Event Catering, Park Garage Services, East of England Co-op and Harvey Clinics. Also, to Mid Suffolk District Council for supplying the traffic cones, Hudson Haulage for the use of their lorry body for our sound stage, Colin Gould for lending us the beer tent, all Blackbourne residents for their cooperation in maintaining a clear exit route for emergency services, and to Elmswell Amenities Association for their financial backing, should we fail to make profit.
This year, we decided to produce a colour programme to hand out free on the gate, sponsored by local businesses buying advertisement space inside. The spaces quickly sold out and so we were able to produce these with no cost implications. Thank you to all businesses who bought space inside and also to all distributors of August's Elmswell Newsletter, for including a programme inside every copy – and, of course, to the editors of the Elmswell Newsletter for being so supportive and helping us to reach out to every house in the village.
However, my biggest thanks of all go to Mike Friend and Sol Indurain, whom, without them, ElmsFest would not even exist! I, Chris Wiley, write these columns every month, but have realised that I don't give enough praise to them both – we meet many times throughout the year to organise ElmsFest and that, to me, deserves a lot more credit than it currently receives.
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For Starters, I want to thank anyone who takes the time to read this and give me a little perspective. I just got my final C&P results after a series of claims. Currently I am 94% combined rating if I include my Sleep apnea claim (The Dr. wrote it was medically neccesary to use the CPAP, so I do expect the 50%. This C&P below was conducted to separate my anxiety disorder from my TBI disorder. Currently I have a 70% rating for Anxiety with residuals of TBI. I was wondering if anyone could read this and tell me if they think I can expect a separate rating for TBI memory loss based on the Dr's opinion stating that my issue is 80% anxiety and 20% TBI (see note 2b below). If I can get at least a 10% for TBI in addition to the 70% for anxiety, It should push me over the threshhold of 100% schedular. The only edits I made to this was to remove names. Again, thank you for your time and expertise
70% Anxiety (Trauma with TBI residuals)
50% Sleep Apnea
20% Degenerative Disc Disease
20% Upper Neuropathy Right / 20% Upper Neuropathy Left
10% Lower Radiculopathy Right / 10% Lower Radiculopathy Left
0% TBI Migraines
Mental Disorders
(other than PTSD and Eating Disorders)
Disability Benefits Questionnaire Name of patient/Veteran: *****
Is this DBQ being completed in conjunction with a VA 21-2507, C&P Examination
[X] Yes [ ] No
1. Diagnosis
a. Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with a mental
disorder(s)? [X] Yes [ ] No
ICD code: 300.00
If the Veteran currently has one or more mental disorders that conform to DSM-5 criteria, provide all diagnoses:
Mental Disorder Diagnosis #1: Unspecifed Anxiety disorder, chronic, severe
ICD code: 300.00 Comments, if any:
Vet had been seen initially on 2/11/18 for Mental Health C+P exam done
by Dr. *****(which proposed "Anxiety disorder, NOS" then, while f/u
C+P exam on 2/16/14 had proposed Other specified trauma and stressor related disorder(as vet had been in IED blast in 2006 - see Mental Disorder diagnosis #2 below.
Unspecified anxiety disorder is synonymous with Neurosis - which vet is
already 70% SC for, in combination with residuals of TBI apparently). I
am therefore not intending to change his Neurosis condition now, but Unspecified anxiety disorder is most accurate diagnosis consistent with DSM-V, as I see it now.
Mental Disorder Diagnosis #2: Cognitive disorder due to Closed Head
iInjury(CHI), due to 6/1/2006 "double-attacked anti-tank mine" IED blast.
ICD code: 294.9 Comments, if any:
Vet was in 2nd Iraq combat deployment - out of 3 tours he served there -
when 6/1/06 IED hit his heavy equipment vehicle(which vet had referred to as 'palitizing loading system').
b. Medical diagnoses relevant to the understanding or management of the Mental Health Disorder (to include TBI): Vet is already 0% SC for
migraine headaches.
Comments, if any:
Vet is already SC for migraine headaches. Vet is already 20% SC for Intervertebral DIsc Syndrome, 20% SC for Paralysis of musculospiral nerve(x2), 10% SC fo paralysis of sciatic nerve(x2).
Vet also apparently had a 2/15/18 sleep study done that indicated a mild
sleep apnea condition.
2. Differentiation of symptoms
a. Does the Veteran have more than one mental disorder diagnosed?
[X] Yes [ ] No
b. Is it possible to differentiate what symptom(s) is/are attributable to each diagnosis?
[X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Not applicable (N/A)
Symptoms(i.e., anxiety, sleep problmes) are due to Unspecified
anxiety disorder, while symptoms(memory problems, headaches) are due
to Cognitive disorder due to CHI.
c. Does the Veteran have a diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI)? [X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Not shown in records reviewed
d. Is it possible to differentiate what symptom(s) is/are attributable to TBI
and any non-TBI mental health diagnosis? [X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Not applicable (N/A)
If yes, list which symptoms are attributable to TBI and which symptoms
are attributable to a non-TBI mental health diagnosis see 2b above.
3. Occupational and social impairment -------------------------------------
a. Which of the following best summarizes the Veteran's level of
and social impairment with regards to all mental diagnoses? (Check only one)
[X] Occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking and/or
b. For the indicated occupational and social impairment, is it possible to differentiate which impairment is caused by each mental disorder? [X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Not Applicable (N/A)
If yes, list which occupational and social impairment is attributable to each diagnosis
About 80% of vet's current occupational and social impairment is due
to Unspecified anxiety disorder while about 20% is due to Cognitive disorder due to CHI.
c. If a diagnosis of TBI exists, is it possible to differentiate which occupational and social impairment indicated above is caused by the TBI? [X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Not Applicable (N/A)
If yes, list which impairment is attributable to TBI and which is attributable to any non-TBI mental health diagnosis see 3b above.
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1. Evidence Review
Evidence reviewed (check all that apply):
[X] VA e-folder
[X] Other (please identify other evidence reviewed):
Vet broiught a 4 page typed letter 1/12/19 done by himself describing
in detail his current ongoing issues("I did not want to forget to tell
you something important"), and vet admits it took him severalhours to
complete(and which he kept revising many times). He brought a 2 page
letter dated 1/27/19 done by his wife ******, a 2 page typed letter dated
1/17/19 done by mother ********, and a 1 page typed letter dated
1/27/19 done by vet's friend/combat comrade(served together in Iraq)
named *******, and all 4 letter were reviewed by me.
Evidence Comments:
CPRS was reviewed by me and included my(***** MD) 12/5 18 Review TBI C+P exam report, as well as 5/16/14 C+P exam report done by Dr *****(sa
as Initial 2/18/11 MH C+P exam aslo done by Dr. ******.
VBMS was reviewed by me and included vet's Army DD-214 signed b *****
which included MOS(88M30) Mortor Vehicle Operator,as well as E-6 discharge
rank. His medals included CAB - among others, and he had Iraq combat dates
of 1/03 - 7/03, 8/05 - 8/06, and 3/08 - 6/09 - for his 3 seperate Iraq combat tours.
2. History
a. Relevant Social/Marital/Family history (pre-military, military, and
Vet is married ****(and they have 2 sons(around ages 5 and nearly 7).
b. Relevant Occupational and Educational history (pre-military, military, and
post-military): Vet has been working in his current Passport Agency job since 2015(was at an administrative clerk(for a different agency) before that.
c. Relevant Mental Health history, to include prescribed medications and family mental health (pre-military, military,
and post-military):
Vet has been on sertraline 150mg since 9/10/18 - it takes the "edge" off
my problems, but he apparently has been having some sexual side effects(delayed ejaculation) related to that .
d. Relevant Legal and Behavioral history (pre-military, military, and post-military):
Vet has had no legal problems(and no jail time) since the 5/14/16 C+P exam report date.
e. Relevant Substance abuse history (pre-military, military, and post-military):
Vet has had no alcohol misuse disorder problems sicne 5/16/14. He has used no street drugs since 16/14.
f. Other, if any:
No response provided.
3. Symptoms
For VA rating purposes, check all symptoms that actively apply to the Veteran's diagnoses:
[X] Anxiety
[X] Suspiciousness
[X] Panic attacks that occur weekly or less often
[X] Chronic sleep impairment
[X] Mild memory loss, such as forgetting names, directions or recent
[X] Impairment of short- and long-term memory, for example, retention of
only highly learned material, while forgetting to complete tasks
[X] Disturbances of motivation and mood
[X] Difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social
[X] Difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances, including work or
worklike setting
[X] Obsessional rituals which interfere with routine activities
4. Behavioral observations
Vet was totally genuine at the 1/28/19 Review Mental Health C+P exam.
5. Other symptoms
If yes, describe:
Vet admits to having anger difficulties, 'spacing out' at times, and
general feeling of being confused/overwhelmed. He reports having lost
his social "filter" abilities. He reports previously having been very
"easygoing" prior to the military.
Vet still gets nervous if seeing sandbags lying on the side of the road -
left by construction crew(as that is what he looked for over in Iraq as being a potential IED.)
He has to reorganize plates/trays a certain way, either at home or when leaving a restaurant, respectively.
He denies having any suicidal thoughts("No, I'm addicted to life, I love
6. Competency
7. Remarks (including any testing results), if any: ---------------------------------------------------
He denied having any current active suicidal or homicidal ideation.


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NTPC Released an official notification for the post of experienced engineers. candidates can fill for this through online mode only. The application form has been released on the official website. The total number of vacancy is 203 Posts in a different field such as Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics / Instrumentations. The apply online will be released on the official website on August 06, 2019. Before filling the application form candidates must read all the instruction carefully. The last date o apply online for the registration is August 26, 2019. SarkariResultonline.info
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Admit card will be released on the official website. Candidates can download admit card from the official website and take a clear print out of that admit card. Candidate must read all the information carefully which are given inside the admit card. Admit card date not announced by the organisation.
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BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, Issue 8
The BRC Standard
The BRC Standard was originally developed by the British Retail Consortium and was published in 1998. The most current edition (Issue 8) was released in August of 2018. It aims to provide a framework for food processors, which is geared to produce safe food, while simultaneously manage product quality to meet customers' specifications.
"In order to accomplish these objectives, the BRC Standard has been designed with specific criteria, which aids food processors to meet their relevant legislative requirements as well as to offer a higher level of protection to the end consumer."
The BRC Standard, as other globally recognized food safety schemes, was derived from codes of practice outlined by the Codex-Alimentarius International Food Standards, originally developed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), delegated by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Our expertise in food safety and quality management programs includes – but it is not limited to, the following food categories:
- Raw prepared products (meat and vegetarian)
- Raw fish products
- Fruit, vegetables and nuts
- Prepared fruit, vegetables and nuts
- Dairy, liquid egg
- Cooked meat, poultry, fish products
- Raw cured and / or fermented meat and fish
- Ready meals and sandwiches, ready-to-eat desserts
- Low/high acid products (e.g., sauces, marinades, preserves, etc.) in cans/glass/plastic containers
- Beverages (e.g., juices, carbonated, etc.)
- Bakery dried foods and ingredients
- Dried foods and ingredients
- Oils and fats (e.g., margarine, salad dressings)
Our service includes development, implementation and validation (i.e., critical control points, pre-requisites programs) of your food safety system.
The BRC Standard (Issue 8) Highlights:
Promotes the development of a culture of food safety;
Requires a more comprehensive environmental monitoring program to reflect risk/s to product safety;
In addition to food safety, it also requires development of systems to enhance security and food defence, as well as to protect product authenticity (i.e., food fraud).
Daniel Dorigiola
Co-Owner / QA Manager – Venetian Meat and Salami Co. Ltd., Hamilton, Ontario
"We have used the services from Quantum Food Solutions for a number of years to help us manage our written food safety program and validate our food safety controls (e.g., cooking, cooling, fermented/dry-cured products). We are very pleased with their practical approach to resolving issues and finding opportunities for process improvement. We certainly appreciate the high level of service they continue to provide our company and highly recommend their services".
Pawel Zwerello
HACCP Coordinator, Sikorski Sausages, London, Ontario
"Renzo is very knowledgeable in Food Sciences, and we hired him as a process authority to help us approve a custom process, which received 'no objection' from CFIA. Renzo works in an efficient, professional and timely manner. We look forward to working with Renzo in the future, and have no reservations on recommending him to others looking to improve their processes and take their Food Safety to the next level. Thanks Quantum!"
Marius Kamerbeek
Plant Manager, Erie Meats, Listowel, Ontario
"We manufacture cooked meat and poultry products at our federal facility. We hired Quantum to evaluate our cooking processes including our smokehouses and spiral oven. We appreciate their high quality of service that has enabled us to comply with CFIA and FSIS requirements. We certainly recommend their services."
Pete Holowachuk
Quality Manager, Winkler Meats Ltd., Winkler, Manitoba.
"We are a CFIA inspected plant certificated to the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety. Renzo came to us highly recommended and we have contracted him on multiple occasions to validate our cooking and chilling processes. He uses a practical approach and specialized tools that allow him to provide a fairly comprehensive service. We look forward to working with him again and definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a robust, yet affordable food safety service."
Stefan Cartmale
General Manager, Bright Cheese Ltd., Bright, Ontario.
"Thank you Quantum for all of the work to help us attain BRC certification. It has been one of the most rewarding achievements of my lifetime and I am so proud that we were able to achieve the BRC AA rating! By doing so, it has opened many new doors for us and also enable us to expand and continue to grow our business. We definitely recommend Quantum's food safety services."
Ramon Eberle
Plant Manager, Stonetown Artisan Cheese Ltd., St. Marys, Ontario.
This is to acknowledge that Renzo Gomez from Quantum Food Solutions facilitated the
installation of a solid HACCP plan, which allowed us to reach our goal of becoming federally licensed with CFIA. Thanks to our upgraded food safety standards, we were able to get in to business with Farm Boy and sell our product in new markets outside of Ontario. His service is affordably priced, very streamlined and his communication is honest and straight forward. It was a pleasure to work with Renzo Gomez and we are looking forward to work with him again in the future"
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"Renzo has a wealth of knowledge, whilst maintaining a logical and common sense outlook to the tasks ahead. His approach is unique to that of other consultants I have worked with, in that he is pragmatic and makes light work of global codes/standards. We definitely look forward to continuing to work together and highly recommend Quantum to anyone looking to upgrade their food safety and quality systems."
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Is it Cost-effective to Use Credit Card to Send Money to India?
Planning to send money to India through a credit card? You need to know that it is easy but expensive to transfer money to India through credit cards on a regular basis.
Transfer fee and currency exchange rates impact remittances to a great extent. For instance, it is a quick and easy procedure to send money from credit card but if you are planning to do it on a regular basis, this mode can be quite expensive. In this article, we will be mentioning the basics of credit card money transfers and why it is expensive.
Ways to Send Money through Credit Card
There are several online money transfer agencies with the help of which you can transfer money to India from your credit card or a foreign bank account. It doesn't take much time for the money to reach the beneficiary account, maybe a few hours or a couple of working days. Some banks and remittance service providers offer services through which you can use your credit card for funds transfer and the cash will be available at the pick-up location within few minutes.
Here's what happens when you send money to India through a credit card:
When the fund is debited from your credit card for remittance to another country, the amount is not treated as credit charge but as a 'cash advance'. Cash advance is mainly a service provided by credit card issuing companies, allowing cardholders to borrow or withdraw cash to a certain limit. This mean, when you use the card for transferring money overseas, you are not using the credit in your card but borrowing money from the credit card issuing company.
Cash advances are mainly short-term loans that need to be repaid within the revenue cycle. The only drawback is that you cannot take cash advances for the full amount of your credit limit. You will have to bear a high interest rate when you repay this advance amount. If you remit a large amount, your interest rate will also be high.
Why is it Expensive to Use a Credit Card?
Remittance through credit card is easy and quick; however, it can burn a hole in your pocket if you send large amounts overseas on a regular basis. There is a lot of hidden fee that you need to bear which many credit card users don't even realize. For instance, they have to give away a huge fee for credit card processing in terms of international money transfers.
Credit card fees are high as the card issuing company charges merchants multiple fees when transactions are placed. They not only charge a fixed fee to have a merchant account but also charge fee for each transaction (2-2.5%). In some cases, credit card companies also charge an "inquiry fee" (25-30%) per transaction.
Due to this, money transfer companies that offer the facility of credit card transfers, end up paying a high premium to the card issuing company. Money transfer companies have their fees massively marked up. If they pay high fee for offering credit card service, they will pass the cost to customers at a certain markup, making remittance expensive.
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I came across this quote "work out your own salvation with diligence" and instantly knew I needed to do more with my life. Then the Hope 2 Haiti opportunity came along two weeks later and I knew I had to do whatever I had to do to go. I thought I could do a little bit of travel and make a difference in someone else's life. I never ever thought it would change my life so much. As hot as it was (and it was!) and uncomfortable at times (and it was!) and even with the transportation complications (oh my!) all I can think about is going back. How can help more? How can I get more people involved? How can I change the world? I really thought I was going to help change Haiti and it turned out Haiti helped change me.
Meet Sierra White
Where are you from?
Lacey, WA
What made you want to go to Haiti?
Ummm…a celebrity crush….and a well timed opportunity…and an overwhelming sense that if I didn't get up off my butt and do something now that I may never. That's a terrible answer I know. To travel, to make a tangible difference in someone's life, to be able to not only help a person but maybe a town get back on its feet…I don't how anyone could pass up an opportunity to do that.
What are you hoping to get out of the experience?
I don't know what I'm hoping for. This is so much bigger than anything else I've done. I think really I just want to make sure that I do experience it…to keep my eyes open. I don't want to look back later and think I should have done more. I want to go to bed tired and wake up the next morning sore and know I've done something good that day. I do NOT want to get too sunburned!
How did you approach the task of raising $5,000?
Honestly, I didn't really raise the money. In what has been a weird year in my life, I actually had the money. So, to keep myself and my friends sane I decided to put my own money in. I tend to get a bit crazy and neurotic at times and it turns out planning fundraisers is one of those times.
What are a few of your best fundraising tips?
For me, it was a couple of friends to deal with my crazy.
Can you offer any words of encouragement to those who are still working towards their fundraising goal?
Play the lottery….marry rich…paten something. I really am terrible at fundraising. Honestly…relax, have fun, tap into your own skill set and remember that no matter how much you raise it really is all going to a wonderful cause.


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When I first got married back in 2001 (A Space Odyssey – cue the monolith and a hairy Martyn throwing a bone into the air), we spent the majority of our honeymoon backpacking around New Zealand which, at the time, was in the midst of making the first of the Lord of the Rings movies – the Fellowship of the Ring.
Though they didn't make too big a fuss of the filming or even the mention of Lord of the Rings in the country, the merchandising was slowly beginning to creep in. I bought my copy of the official movie tie-in branded Lord of the Rings book from a NZ bookstore hoping to have something to read on the plane home.
I did start the book while flying home, but never finished it. It'd take me a good few more years until I had the patience to sit down and read it in its entirety (and even then, on a Kindle) and likewise for The Hobbit. But the movies were the first time I was exposed to J.R.R. Tolkien's masterworks and it was an absolute blast.
I already own the extended editions of all six movies on iTunes, and I got it at a very good price when there was a sale on. But they don't include all the extras. Plus, as you'll have no doubt read my other posts – Apple and their content providers can remove purchased content from your library at any time, and for any reason. So I needed a back up anyway.
So I splashed out the £55 at Amazon and I've got say I'm very impressed with the packaging. A good while back I purchased the Breaking Bad Complete Series box set which contained a fair number of Blu-Ray discs which were all stored in scratchy cardboard sleeves (which, unsurprisingly, resulted in scratched discs on delivery and the whole thing had to be sent back – I now have the iTunes version which comes with all the extras, including audio commentaries – a first for an iTunes TV show package). Before sending the discs back to the retailer, I asked Sony, who distribute Breaking Bad on physical media, if they'd replace them. Nope. So why design such a poor storage system when you KNOW they're going to get scratched? Sony are idiots, and doubly so when you consider they invented Blu-Ray discs in the first place.
Warner Bros., on the other hand, have done a fantastic job with storage – each movie comes in its own Amray case where the discs sit on a spindle and the disc's surface is not exposed to a scratchy surface such as plastic or cardboard. This system ensures that your Blu-Rays will last a good while.
Speaking of Blu-Ray storage. Disney can join Sony in the doghouse because I've seen reviews of the £200 UltraHD/4K release of the Star Wars Skywalker saga where they store all the discs in cardboard or thick paper sleeves within a glossy and gorgeously designed book. Yes, it's an impressive book, but it's absolute shit for storing physical Blu-Ray media. And that price. I'm giving that one a massive pass. Plus I get the 4K/UltraHD versions of Star Wars on Disney+ if so desired. I already own a decent Blu-Ray set of the movies anyway – all stored in decent cases.
FInally, I am more hopeful for physical media these days. The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, when released, both will come with UltraHD Blu-Ray drives which means that people are more likely to have these in their homes than dedicated UltraHD players from Sony, etc. And this, in turn, should boost physical disc sales. (Though I always take that with a pinch of salt – streaming services are still the most popular way of consuming movie content – but assuming movie studios add value to the physical media in the way of extra content, maybe it'll work out in the end.)


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Private Tennessee employers who offer health insurance, retirement investments, pensions or other benefits may provide certain security for their employees and obtain their loyalty in return. These are benefits that the law does not require, but employers who provide them must comply with federal laws outlined in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Violations of ERISA not only place the health and future of employees in jeopardy, but they may result in civil and even criminal penalties.
A fiduciary responsible for the management of an ERISA-protected benefit risks prison and potentially hundreds of thousands in fines for intentional actions, such as backdating paperwork and other acts of fraud. The federal government periodically passes new laws to stiffen penalties for convictions of fraud and other malfeasance related to employee benefits. In this way, it hopes to deter employers and account managers from seeking their own gain over the welfare of the plan participants.
In addition to criminal charges, those who violate ERISA laws may face civil penalties. For example, employees who can prove to a Tennessee court that they suffered damages when a fiduciary improperly denied benefits may seek restitution. This may include payment for the benefits, interest on the benefits accrued during the denial and attorney fees.
Courts assess penalties and awards based on the circumstances of each individual case. It can be a challenging effort to seek compensation following a perceived ERISA violation, but recovering lost benefits may be critical. Reaching out for legal assistance is an understandable move in the face of such complicated matters.


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CMC Markets Weekly Report
U.S. stocks sold off sharply on Friday, with the Dow erasing all of its gains since the Fed announcement, as uncertainty over the central bank's bond-buying program spooked Wall Street.
U.S. stocks sold off sharply on Friday, with the Dow erasing all of its gains since the Fed announcement, as uncertainty over the central bank's bond-buying program spooked Wall Street.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 180 points, to finish at 15,451.09 or down 1.2 per cent. The S&P500 lost 12.42 points and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 14.66 points to close 1,709.92 and 3,774.73 respectively.
Stocks opened lower after St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard said the central bank could start winding down its $85-billion monthly bond purchase program during its October meeting.
Separately, Bullard said low readings on inflation means that the Fed can be patient on deciding when to scale back its pace of asset purchases.
In commodity markets, oil prices are mixed, with London prices slightly higher despite easing Middle East supply concerns, while New York fell in trade shaped by the end of the October contract. WTI crude for October delivery finished at $US104.67 a barrel in New York, down $US1.72. Brent North Sea crude for November meanwhile gained 46 US cents to stand at $US109.22 a barrel in London deals.
Gold futures slumped following comments from a slate of Federal Reserve officials. Gold for December delivery, the most actively traded contract, on Friday fell $US36.80, or 2.7 per cent, to settle at $US1,332.50 a troy ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Copper futures settled lower on the London Metal Exchange (LME) after a US Federal Reserve official said the central bank could begin to scale back its vast bond purchasing program next month. At the PM kerb close on Friday, LME three-month copper was down 0.7 per cent at $US7,280 a tonne and Aluminium settled 1.6 per cent lower at $US1,800 a tonne.
The Aussie dollar is fetching 92.25 US cents, 93.29 Yen, 70.41 Euro and 59.05 Pence.
In economic news today, whilst there's no major economic data scheduled for today we can expect Purchasing Manager's Index (PMIs) from China, Europe and the U.S.
No major equities news is expected today.


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Do you need a car right away but with no available funds at your disposal? Need to figure out a way to obtain your hands on a set of wheels? Luckily, that's what car loans are for. They offer to pay for the car you need now and have you pay them back through a period of time.
However, before you sign the first contract shoved under your nose, there are some things you need to know. For instance, is that loan good for your current financial standing? Can you afford the monthly payments and are you sure you're not in over your head?
Before you sign the first contract shoved under your nose, there are some things you need to know. For instance, is that loan good for your current financial standing? Click To Tweet
To avoid those circumstances, you need to know the difference between various loans offered in the market today. Here are some of these types of car loans:
A standard loan refers to borrowing money from facilities like banks, credit unions or any other organisation. They can provide you with enough money to buy either a used or a brand new car.
This is the best choice to make if you have a great financial standing. The only disadvantage is that they also come with higher interest rates. But if you are on time with your payments and find the time to take care of your car really, it will all be worth it.
Some jobs offer a car as part of their benefits. In return, they will take out a portion of your salary to compensate for it. That's what we call a novated lease. A novated lease is a three-way agreement between you, your employer, and the vehicle provider.
A downside to this is that you will shoulder all the operating costs including rego, insurance, and maintenance.
A finance lease is best suited for those who don't qualify for a standard loan. Finance lease companies will offer you a car, typically around two to three years old, and have you lease it from them within three to four years.
You will need to pay a standard monthly fee for your vehicle and often, you will be given a choice to either upgrade or buy the car from the dealer by the end of your term.
This refers to when a financier purchases a car and then rents it out to another person over a set period of time. The renter must then pay the loan used on the vehicle for a fixed period of time, not unlike that of a car lease. Once they have paid off the last cent, the car is now theirs to keep. An affordable and accessible way for you to get a car of your own.
A chattel mortgage refers to when a financier advances money and then holds a mortgage over the car as a security for the loan. What you, as the consumer, can do is finance the car's total purchase price, make upfront deposits, or even use a trade in. There is also a chance that you will be required to pay an extra payment.
The financier buys the car and lets you rent it. This is what the operating lease basically means. From the outset, it is eerily similar to a financial contract. Their only difference is that the car will remain in the financier's name instead of getting it named to the renter.
Here, the buyer won't have to worry about the vehicle's maintenance and among other things, and they will also have the option of buying the car or upgrading to a new one by the end of the term. Alpha Finance offers this service.
With a #carlease, the buyer won't have to worry about the vehicle's maintenance and among other things. You also have the option of buying the car or upgrading to a new one by the end of the term. Click To Tweet
Now that you have a better idea of the types of car loans you can get, make an educated choice on which one you should get. Choose carefully and don't forget to make the monthly payments on time to avoid your debts building up and causing you trouble.


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Plan to educate Oakland on ranked-choice vote
Oakland in November will switch to a new election method in which voters rank their top three candidates for mayor and City Council races - a system that could produce a winner who may have been the second or third choice for many.
Many city leaders and activists worry that the so-called ranked-choice voting method will confuse voters - people like Robert Baizer, who looked at a reporter quizzically after he learned of the system.
"It sounds like a psychological survey," said Baizer, 60, a lawyer, Montclair resident and Oakland voter for more than 30 years. "I've never heard of such a thing."
It was, of course, Oakland voters who decided in 2006 to put ranked-choice voting in place. Berkeley and San Leandro will also use the system this fall, and the system is already being used in San Francisco. The question up for debate is how best to educate voters about the process.
A proposal from council members Ignacio De La Fuente and Rebecca Kaplan on tonight's council agenda suggests taking $225,000 from the city's limited public financing program and spending it on voter education. That's on top of the $146,000 that the Alameda County Registrar of Voters will use to educate the citizenry.
De La Fuente and Kaplan both believe that the city is required to do its own outreach under Measure O, the ranked-choice measure passed by 69 percent of city voters in 2006.
Educating voters
Kaplan said the registrar's outreach is limited to mailers and presentations at community meetings. She and De La Fuente want proposals from groups who will go door-to-door and make phone calls to individual voters - especially to those who may not read English or who may be particularly uncomfortable with a new system.
"There's a whole additional community of people who don't go to community meetings," Kaplan said.
Depending on who you talk to, the system is straightforward.
In Oakland, Berkeley and San Leandro, voters will be given three columns in a single ballot on which to mark their first, second and third choices for mayor and City Council. A candidate who gets more than 50 percent of first-place votes would automatically win. In the event there's no outright winner, the candidate with the fewest first-place votes would get eliminated. His or her votes would then get distributed based on the second choice. Elimination rounds continue until a candidate receives a majority of votes and is declared the winner.
Lawsuit in S.F.
In San Francisco, the system is being legally challenged by a past candidate for the Board of Supervisors who lost the election by 53 votes. Ron Dudum filed a federal suit against San Francisco election officials last month claiming their voting system violates the Constitution by denying thousands of voters a voice in elections and allowing candidates to win without getting a majority of the vote.
Proponents of ranked-choice voting believe that it will save Oakland and its candidates money by eliminating runoff elections. Secondly, it would increase voter turnout, said Judy Cox, one of the seven people who put Measure O on the ballot in 2006. The Oakland primary elections used to be in June, with runoffs in November. But Cox said 57 percent more voters show up for November elections - and up to 100 percent higher for communities of color.
"The electorate that votes in June is older and whiter than the population of Oakland as a whole," said Cox, 70, who is white. "It wasn't ethical to have elections in our city that did not represent the people."
Cox is frustrated that De La Fuente and Kaplan want to tap into the public financing budget, which matches certain campaign contributions. Cox said she believes public financing allows more people to enter politics. She also believe that ranked-choice voting allows more people to enter political races as one election would be less draining on their time.
Weakening one system to strengthen another is counterproductive, Cox said.
De La Fuente isn't so sure.
He said he opposes public financing of campaigns because there is a potential for abuse - and in at least one past case a candidate failed to account for how he spent the money.
"I don't believe in using public money, taxpayer money to give to politicians to run for office," De La Fuente said. "I think it's more important to educate our voters about the new system."
Learn more
For more information about the ranked-choice voting system in Alameda County, visit links.sfgate.com/ZJJP.


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A cure for blindness? Scientists manage to RESTORE sight in mice using GENE THERAPY
HOPES are rising that doctors will one day be able to cure human blindness after a team of scientists managed to restore the sight of mice, by using innovative new gene therapy techniques.
This allowed mice to regain their vision after about six weeks
A team of US scientists from the National Institutes of Health used a gene injection to reprogramme dumb non-seeing retinal cells, and then use them to replace damaged light-sensitive rod cells.
This is the first time researchers have managed to replace damaged retinal cells, leading to hopes that the same process could one day be applied to humans.
The study demonstrated that it is possible to restore lost light-sensitive cells in the eye, by putting a gene into the retinal cells and using it to reorientate them.
This allowed mice to regain their vision after about six weeks.
However during the study only rods were restored, which provide vision in low light.
But the researchers hope conserving the rods will also protect cones, the other type of retinal cell which is integral to sight.
Dr Bo Chen, one of the researchers, said: "This is very powerful cell repair machinery.
"The major strength of the research is this can be applied to the wider spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.
"If this works, this could transform the way we treat patients with retinal disease and possibly learn how to cure other types of eye disease like glaucoma."
Dr Chen added that the human eye has the same essential structure, though the process cannot yet be replicated in humans.
He explained: "The basic structure is still there.
"But for some reason it is inhibited."
The scientists studied zebrafish as part of their investigation, which already have the ability to convert retinal nerve cells into the vital rod cells.
Helen Lee, from the Royal National Institute of Blind People welcomed the news saying:
"Clearly it is still at a very early stage.
"But at some point in the future stem cell treatment may become part of the armoury of treatments for sight-threatening eye conditions."
If the process can be extended to humans, with new rod cells being created, it should be able to give sight to many of those who are born blind and restore it in others.


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Live by the Tides
The UK has some of the largest tidal ranges in the world. The state of the tide dictates where and when we get in the sea to enjoy our favourite pastimes. This organic cotton sweat celebrates our reliance on those handy tide timetables and how we plan our day plan accordingly.
Organic Round Neck T-shirt
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Simms enjoys IFTD awards night to remember
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Simms Fishing Products collected almost a quarter of the awards on offer at today's IFTD Best of Show Awards in Orlando, Florida, including the wading boots and men's waders categories.
The Bozeman, Montana, company picked up a whopping six awards, narrowly pipping Far Bank Enterprises, whose brands – RIO, Redington and Sage – were named winners in five of the product categories.
But both of the big-hitting US companies were denied the most coveted award by Scott Fly Rods, whose Meridian saltwater model was voted best overall product at the world's most prestigious fly-fishing trade show.
Nautilus was also celebrating after taking first place in both the fresh and saltwater reel sections, two of the most coveted categories. Luggage manufacturer Fishpond also captured a brace of awards.
Men's Waders
- Simms: G3 Guide Stockingfoot Waders
Women's Waders
- Redington: River Willow Waders
- Fishpond: Summmer Sling
Men's Outerwear
- Simms: Vapor Elite Jacket
Women's Outerwear
- Simms: Hyalite Jacket
Fly pattern (freshwater)
- Broyhill's Jacknife
Fly pattern (saltwater)
- Umpqua: Lexos Pop Up Crab
- Hatch Outdoors: The hatch Nipper
Men's General Apparel
- Sage: The Guide Shirt
Women's General Apparel
- Simms: The Pro Reina Shirt
- Anglers Book Supply: Tributaries: The Series
- Yellow Dog Fly Fishing: Fly Fishing Belize
Youth Fishing Products
- Umpqua: Rock Creek ZS Chest Pack
Eco Friendly Product
- Fishpond: Thunderhead Sling
Fly Rod (freshwater)
- Sage: MOD
Fly Rod (saltwater)
- Scott Fly Rods: Meridian
Reel (freshwater)
- Nautilus: The X46
Reel (saltwater)
- Nautilus: X79
Personal Boat/Watercraft
- Estrada Art: Estrada Signature L2 Fish
Fly lines (freshwater)
- RIO: The Light Line
Fly Lines (saltwater)
- RIO: In-Touch Striper Line
Fly Box/Storage System
- Tacky Fly Fishing: Big Bug Box
Fly Tying Materials/Equipment
- Peak Fishing: Large Iron Retention System
Gift Item
- DeYoung: Studio Pilsner Glass
- Simms: Bounty Hunter 100 Roller Bag
Wading Boots
- Simms: Intruder Boot
Best in Show
- Scott Fly Rods: The Meridian


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The Data Controller is Associazione Culturale Imago, with registered office in via Principe Aimone 4, 00185 Roma, C.F. 97973860584, P.I. 14795091009 in the person of its Legal Representative.
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LAHORE – A man stabbed his wife and her two other female relatives over domestic dispute in the Mustafabad police area late on Monday night and fled away.
Police said on Tuesday that Zahoor Shah had been arrested for stabbing three women and he was being interrogated in connection with the criminal assault. Shah attacked his wife Saba Bibi and her mother and grandmother at their residence located in the Mustafabad area and fled away.
The man forced his entry into the residence of the grandmother of his wife and attacked the women. The injured women were rushed to the Services Hospital in serious condition.
Police investigators said that Saba had filed a suit in the family court to get divorce from her husband. Shah tried to reconcile the matter but attacked his wife and in-laws after she refused to withdraw the case.
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|Nutrition plays a significant role in advancing health equity. Studies have shown that when people adopt a more Westernized diet, their susceptibility to health problems increases. Reclaiming traditional cultural cuisines and adopting a healthy eating pattern such as The African Heritage Diet and those highlighted in the DGAs can play a crucial role in bridging the health equity gap in African Americans.
This webinar will provide RDNs a new solution-oriented perspective and pathway to transforming the health of populations of African descent, by helping them to better understand what a "healthy diet" is and celebrating the eating patterns and foods of their heritage. Barriers to health in African Americans, as well as effective communication and culinary tools to address these barriers, will be discussed.
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Students came from all corners of the diocese to explore the topic of vocations at 5th (and 6th) grade vocations days, held February 13 and 14 at St. Michael the Archangel High School in Lee's Summit. 766 students attended over the course of both days, including 6th graders who missed last February's Vocation Days due to it being cancelled for icy weather.
The day began with Mass celebrated by Bishop James Johnston, Jr. and concelebrated by priests present to later speak with the students. Following Mass and a snack, students dispersed to learn more about the priesthood and religious life in 'Men in Black' and 'Sister-Sister' talks, and for Q&A with the bishop.
In one of the 'Men in Black' presentations, Fr. Alex Kreidler used a sports analogy to explain what a vocation is.
"If you were going to go to a Chiefs game, you'd go—'this Sunday, this time we're going to beat the Patriots. This time, the referees aren't gonna be bad. This time, we're going to claim the AFC Championship and we're going to the Super Bowl, and I'm going to witness it—so I want to get to Arrowhead, the fastest and best way that I can.' How am I gonna get there? I'm going to get in my car, turn it on, and drive down whatever street I'm on to I-70, and I'm going to get to the best parking spot at Arrowhead. That's my goal."
"When we're born, what's the goal? To get to heaven," he continued.
"We say, 'Ok, God, what's the best way for me to get to Heaven?' It's simple: love the Lord your God with your whole heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. Keep the commandments, go to Mass on Sundays, pray."
"But more specifically, your vocation is God saying 'I know my son better than anyone else. I know what he's made for, I know what's going to make him happy and what's going to get him and a bunch of other people to Heaven. That's his vocation.'"
Kreidler recounted a time when he was in 5th or 6th grade and first wanted to become a priest, but denied it.
"I said 'I want to be a doctor, I want to be a teacher, I want to be a lawyer, I want to be a father.' I didn't want to be made fun of, I didn't want to be 'that guy'. But at the same time, the desire to be a priest never left. So the more I tried to convince myself I wanted to do other things, the less happy I was," he said.
But after high school he gave seminary a shot, and loved saying yes to his vocation.
"In following God's will I got to become a priest, and I also got to be a father, because priests are fathers; I got to be a lawyer, I'm a canon lawyer; I got to teach, I taught Latin here last year and I still teach Latin sometimes; and I'm also a doctor, because any time a priest preforms one of the sacraments, he heals people in a very profound way."
"No matter what your vocation is, whether it's to be a priest, a religious, or a husband and father, I can tell you this 100 percent: your vocation is certainly to be a good man, a virtuous man, to be a real hero."
In one of the Sister-Sister presentations, Sister Isabel Granados of the Sister Servants of Mary explained how the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience work in a sister's life.
"We try to be poor like He was poor, so we concentrate more on things of Heaven," she said.
"When we promise obedience, it means we made a promise to do whatever He asks of us, she continued. "We go where He leads us to, and that really makes us happy because you're doing something for God, and in a way He's leading you to a bigger plan."
With the vow of chastity, "You give Jesus your heart, so He can love everyone with your heart. Sisters don't have children on our own, we don't get married and have husbands—we have Jesus. We're moms in a different way, with a lot of people more than just your family."
She also shared how God could be showing you your vocation.
"If you have a talent or something, that gives you a clue what you could be in the future or how you could use your talents for God and other people. I personally like nursing, so that gave me a little clue that I might do something with medicine," she said. "Through prayer, through talking with Jesus, you discover your vocation."
She gave an example of her own vocation story, discerning with the sisters rather than going straight to medical school after high school.
"The more I visit, the more I feel in my heart that I liked it, and the more that I was closer to Jesus. And the closer I got to Jesus, the happier I became—so he gives you clues like that," she said.
"Whatever call He has for you, to be a mom, to be a sister, to be a teacher, a nurse, or whatever—just as long as you do your best and you do it with your whole heart, Jesus will be happy and you'll be happy."
Bishop Johnston also gave a talk on vocations, how he followed his vocation after becoming an electrical engineer and what he most enjoys about being a priest and bishop.
"It's been a great adventure—when you say yes to the Lord you don't know where it's going to lead, but I've always been very happy being a priest because I see my job as a priest, the vocation of a priest, as being both a shepherd and a fisherman," he said.
"As a fisherman, I try to get as many people as we can into the family of God, which is the Church. So I'm always trying to fish, to get people into the family of God. I'm also a shepherd, trying to keep everybody on the highway to Heaven, because that's where our true home is, isn't it? That's one of the joys of being a priest—you get to spend your whole life helping people get to Heaven."
Students also got to ask the bishop questions.
Did you like being an engineer?
"While I was an engineer I enjoyed that, I enjoyed my friends, but I was unsettled—I knew I wanted more than the life of what I was doing," he answered.
"Just because you go to seminary doesn't mean you're going to become a priest, but you'll never know unless you go to seminary—it's there that God sort of confirms it. I had a pretty good idea."
What's your favorite part of being a bishop?
"I like visiting everyone in the diocese, and in a way I liked having my own parish because it helps in getting to know people because I saw them every day and on the weekends. I can't do that now as a bishop, but I can visit all the different parishes and schools and see what God is doing in a bigger way."
Is it bad if we haven't thought about being a priest or a nun?
"No, not everyone is cut out to be a priest or a nun. In fact, most peoples' vocation is to be married, to have a family. But one of the things we want to do here today is to provide information to help those who are called to be priests and nuns to know how that works."
The day concluded with praise and worship followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the gym. As they left, students shared their insights from the day.
The most interesting part for George, a student at St. Elizabeth School in Kansas City, was "just learning about how everyone's different vocations brought them to where they are today."
Joe, another St. Elizabeth's student, found Bishop's talk and Q & A most interesting.
"I learned about how Bishop Johnston got to be a priest," he said.
"I didn't know it took eight years to be, like, an official sister," said Christina, a student at St. Andrew's School in Gladstone.
When asked about if she'd thought about what her vocation might be, another St. Andrew's student named Mya said "sometimes I think about it, not much but a little bit."


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ST. LOUIS – Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed tells Investigator Elliott Davis that he wants to take a hard look at the pay for higher-ups at the St. Louis America's Center.
The You Paid For It team first broke the story of what those high salaries are including the executive director who is paid $357,000.
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Telling Stories: Yan Ge and HopeRoad Publishing
It's nearly November, so it's time for our next Author of the Month, and we're very excited to be welcoming Yan Ge to the project, and to Leeds! Recently chosen by People's Literature Magazine as one of 'China's Twenty Future Literary Masters', Yan Ge's writing is funny, warm, and insightful, turning a sharp eye on families, relationships, and small town life. She'll be joining us on Saturday November 1st for a public talk, alongside her translator Nicky Harman. This promises to be a fascinating insight into the process of writing and translating. It's free, and everyone is welcome! In the afternoon, we've got our translation masterclass, led by Nicky and Yan Ge, and we're really looking forward to seeing some of our Writing Chinese network there! At the end of the workshop, we'll be revealing officially opening our inaugural translation competition, so if you can't be there on the day, keep your eye on this space for more details…
Yan Ge's novella White Horse, translated by Nicky Harman, was released last week by HopeRoad Publishing, and we're delighted that Rosemarie Hudson, from Hope Road, has taken the time to answer a few questions. HopeRoad is an independent publisher, supporting voices that are often neglected by the mainstream publishing world. Here's what Rosemarie had to say:
Can you tell us a bit about what sets HopeRoad apart from other publishers?
There are so many writers, particular in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean who are writing amazing stories but find it extremely difficult to reach their audience. This is due mainly to the big publishing houses not affording them time and money. HopeRoad was set up for the purpose of telling the stories of Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.
Why e-books? What are the challenges and advantages of publishing this way? And do you see this as a future trend, particularly for world literature?
The advent of the technology drove me to decide on e-books over print although recently we have dipped our toes into paperbacks. There are more advantages than challenges when publishing e-books. The main advantages of digital publishing are the speed in which the book reaches the market, and the fact that your stock is not tied up in a warehouse. Also, of course, the book has a global reach and the cost is more affordable to those who can't afford print. And of course the reader has so many choices of readers on which to download their chosen book.
How do you choose which titles to publish?
When choosing a title there are so many questions one has to ask. Did I enjoy the read, will the buyer like it, will it sell? First and foremost, I must like the book.
We're really excited to have Yan Ge and her translator Nicky Harman visiting us in Leeds. Can you tell us a bit about how you first came across 'White Horse', and the decision to publish it?
We've worked with Nicky Harman before and she kindly introduced us to Yan Ge and her fabulous novel White Horse, I am so delighted she did.
Thank you to Rosemarie for taking the time to answer our questions! Specially printed postcards with the e-book code for White Horse will be available to buy at our event on November 1st.


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Nineteen ninety-seven: Catapulted to superstardom by the massive epics Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, the Smashing Pumpkins found themselves at the forefront of mid-90s alt-rock. Billy Corgan's signature snarling vocals, shrieking guitar, cryptic lyrics, and bald head helmed the band and helped established them as the premiere arty, angsty eccentrics of the post-grunge era. However, the years following the exhausting Mellon Collie tour were among the group's most tempestuous. Corgan separated from his wife, lost his mother to cancer, developed an addiction to downers and ecstasy, and saw his close friend and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin part ways with the band. Still, he and co-founders D'Arcy Wretzky and James Iha soldiered on, with session drummers Joey Waronker (Beck), Matt Walker (Filter), and Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden) in tow, and continued their recording sessions. Despite all this turbulence, the end result was Adore—possibly the most cohesive and lovely record the Pumpkins (now basically Corgan and whoever he chooses to surround himself with) have ever released.
As a whole, Adore is remarkably understated—a notable departure from the sonic grandiosity of its predecessors. In other words, there's nothing here quite so gritty as, say, "X.Y.U." or "Bullet with Butterfly Wings." Even the heavier guitar-driven tracks, such as the intense, Gothic "Daphne Descends" and the angry dirge "Tear," sound oddly quiet. Yet, for all their subtlety, the songs still feel huge, abounding with the Pumpkins' magical, chilling melodies and exhilarating chord changes. (I found "The Tale of Dusty and Pistol Pete," "For Martha," and the spacy album closer "Blank Page" particularly swoon-inducing.)
Musically, the album possesses a somewhat narrower palate than the sprawling Mellon Collie—its 74 minutes are chiefly occupied by dark, shoegazy love songs—but is by no means lacking in ambition. The band's growing fascination with electronics is apparent throughout—see "Appels + Oranjes," "Pug," and the breezy "Perfect," which even feels a lot like a revamping of the runaway hit "1979." The sad, sublime "For Martha" morphs itself into a full-fledged rock epic over the course of eight minutes, with Mellon Collie-esque piano giving way to a grand climax. Some of the record's best moments, however, are its quietest; opener "To Sheila" is a serene ballad filled with quavering piano and whispering guitar, and the barebones piano number "Annie-Dog" is almost disorienting in its starkness.
The songwriting feels substantially different as well. Corgan—a man known for bombastic arrangements and lyrical flights-of-fancy—confines himself to Earth's gravity to present us with some of his most straightforward, least pretentious songwriting to date. His words traverse familiar territory—lust, angst, depression, confusion and loss—with the difference being that the writing sounds less flashy and more mature, often revolving around simple, repeated refrains—We must never be apart. You make me real. You love him. You were never meant to belong to me. The voice that spoke directly to a nation of angst-ridden teens on Mellon Collie has grown up considerably.
Ultimately, Adore was a critically polarizing effort that splintered the Pumpkins' fanbase and experienced minimal commercial success, but it certainly doesn't deserve the lot it received. It's a melancholy, darkly beautiful, compelling work that in many ways feels like the logical next step from Mellon Collie. After an overwhelming and emotionally taxing journey through vast sonic landscapes, the band retreats into more peaceable environs—and creates a new kind of magic in the process. (9.0/10)


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The past few weeks on campus have been defined by a tone of action, with students calling on the administration to thoroughly review their handlings of issues ranging from counseling on campus, to tuition hikes, to a general lack of diversity.
In many cases, criticism has rested on a general frustration with the lack of follow-through when it comes to the school "putting its money where its mouth is." Liberal arts buzzwords such as "diversity" have been diluted, students argue, when it comes to a consensual understanding of what the word — that we hear so often — looks like in practice.
Because of the tremendous strength and clarity of the students who spoke, I have begun to rethink how I view the institutional buzzwords such as "diversity" and "sustainability."
Over the course of my four years here, I've taken comfort in pitching my tent underneath the shadow of these campus ideologies. I found solace and pride in knowing that I was at an institution that believed in these things. In this comfort, however, there was a tone of complacency.
I began to use the words so often that I didn't even know what they meant — much less what they looked like in practice.
Last week, our Sustainability Coordinator Froggi Van Riper, sent out a call to the campus community seeking input on how to define sustainability. This is a vitally important opportunity, as we are the keepers of our community values and mission.
We are the ones who choose what these words that are pitched to us look like in action. If we claim to live under the auspices of certain values and certain ideologies, then we must certainly know what they mean. Indeed, we must define them ourselves.
Our campus is exceptional. With two weeks left to go in my undergraduate career, I truly believe that the ethos of our institution and the collective aggregate of our student body are fundamentally good.
But we must be able to self-evaluate, sometimes uncomfortably, if we are to truly retain and internalize the values and standards to which we claim to hold ourselves. Because simply existing at a certain geographical coordinate on a map for four years isn't enough.
It's the ideas and the actions behind those ideas that make a place special. We must measure ourselves constantly against the words that we lay claim to in order to claim them at all.


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