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Aside from celebrating the University's achievements over the years, we will be also remembering the late but still beloved Madam Laureana S. Rosales, founder of the University.
Capitol University is celebrating a new milestone as one of the Philippine's premier institutions for higher education. It will be celebrating its 40th Foundation Day. The theme of the 40th Foundation day is "Celebrating Forty years of Excellence". It will start on the 10th of February to the 14th.
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Aside from celebrating the University's achievements over the years, we will be also remembering the late but still beloved Madam Laureana S. Rosales, founder of the University.
Year of the Seafarer
Today (23 September 2010) marks the 33rd celebration of World Maritime Day, the annual occasion when the International Maritime Organization (IMO) leads the world in highlighting a key issue for the Organization and the shipping industry. This year, the theme for World Maritime Day is: "2010: Year of the Seafarer". In his World Maritime Day message to the international maritime community, IMO Secretary-General Efthimios E. Mitropoulos said that the intention of the theme had been to draw attention to the unique circumstances within which seafarers spend their working lives, while rendering their indispensable services, but also to make a palpable and beneficial difference. "In selecting the "Year of the Seafarer" theme, our intention was also to use it as an excellent opportunity to reassure those who labour at the "sharp end" of the industry – the seafarers themselves – that those of us who work in other areas of the maritime community, and yet whose actions have a direct bearing on seafarers' everyday lives, understand the extreme pressures they face and approach our tasks with genuine interest and concern for them and their families," Mr. Mitropoulos said.
The St. John Mary Vianney Award is hereby posthumously presented to Madame Laureana San Pedro Rosales (1925-2009).
For her outstanding qualities as a disciple of Christ and for her invaluable contribution to the formation of priests, religious and church workers.
Endowed with a strenght of character that was formed through the many challenges and vicissitudes of her life, she showed extraordinary faith and trust in Divine Providence, and great courage amidst trials and difficulties, thus enabling her to achieve her lifelong dreams, especially of building institutions for the progress of humanity.
In commemoration of the 1st Death anniversary of Madame Laureana San Pedro-Rosales, there will be a Flower Offering and Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Friendship Park on July 24, 2010 at 8:30AM in the morning.
All CU faculty and employees, P.E. and NSTP students. CME and Criminology cadets will be present for the ceremony.
Madame Laureana San Pedro-Rosales, the founder of Capitol University and several other educational institutions in Northern Mindanao born in Limay, Bataan died last year. She was 84 years old.
8th MEGA Job Fair
Capitol University and CDOISPOA in coorpartion with DOLE gives you the 8th MEGA Job Fair. Graduates and job seekers alike will have the chance to land their dream job as the Cagayan de Oro Inter-School Placement Officers Association (CDOISPOA) holds their 8th Job Fair on May 27-28, 2010 at the SM Mall car park, Cagayan de Oro city.
Interested applicants for the 8th MEGA Job Fair should come in business attire and bring with them their updated resume and recent 2x2 ID pictures.
MSAP Passers 2009
The following cadets who were 2nd year students at the time they took the exam last year passed the MSAP exam with their equivalent rank in the whole Philippines:
The Northern Mindanao Medical Center in coordination with the CU Alumni Association (CME Chapter) and the CME Student Council will be sponsoring the National Voluntary Blood Donation Program this coming February 13, 2010, 1500H-1800H at Capitol University Academic Building V lobby. The Department of Health envisions a safe and sustainable blood transfusion program which eliminates transfusion transmitted disease thru a comprehensive National Voluntary Blood Donation Program.
Dear Alumni:
Hello! How are you! With our sincere intention to see you again, we are inviting you to attend the Capitol University Alumni Association Homecoming on February 13, 2010. You will be our special guests. And we are all putting our best efforts to program meaningful activities especially for you, so we can make happy memories together again.
The Alumni Homecoming on February 13, 2010 is one of the highlight event in the 39th Capitol University Foundation Day Anniversary. Click here for the homecoming program.
Alumni, this is absolutely one event you shouldn't miss. Do come!!! For confirmation, please text or call:
See you at CU!
A new section at the Photo gallery page has been added. The Digital Photography page for your artistic photography 101 "I don't know how I captured it" photos; and the Members in Action page featuring you in the picture in any corners of the world. Photos for entries are encouraged not being edited like Photoshop and other image editor. If you are an alumnus of the college, send us your pictures at email@example.com or send your feedback at firstname.lastname@example.com. You may also contact us at our contact page.
We are glad to inform you that through the generosity of one of our members, we are now on our official website address www.cucmeaa.org. With this new development, we also integrate Google apps to provide email for our own domain name and can be accessed by clicking the email icon at the homepage. It provides a complete email solution through the Gmail interface. However this email and google apps is only accessible to those that run this website. You may contact us now on our new email address email@example.com or send your feedback to email@example.com


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From Dusk Till Dawn
Quentin Tarantino bears his fangs in From Dusk Till Dawn and gives David Martin a chance to rave about the genius of cross genre films. Oh and Salma Hyak dancing with a huge snake...
Tarantino has a penchant for delivering dialogue so sharp it draws blood. Normally this would just be a figure of speech, but in From Dawn Till Dusk its a literal reality. The brilliance of Tarantino's writing is that he incorporates every type of film he has ever enjoyed and his knowledge of the medium is awe inspiring. Witness what he does with the common or garden "heist gone wrong" movie in Reservoir Dogs, its poor genius! He actually has you on the side of the criminals and when poor Tim Roth is shot you find yourself cheering!
Tarantino brings all his considerable skill to bear on the vampire movie and what a movie he delivers! Seth and Richie Gecko (inspired by the Frog Brothers from classic eighties vampire flick The Lost Boys) have just robbed a bank and are making for the rendezvous with El Ray. On the way they pick (ok kidnap) doubting Paster Jacob and his two children (Kate and Scott). After successfully making it over the Mexican border they arrive at their meeting place a bar wonderfully called The Titty Twister and then hell breaks loose. The bar is home to a group of blood thirsty vampires that prey on the lorry drivers that pitstop there. What a place to make a drop!
From Dusk Till Dawn is part road movie, part horror and all comedy. I never tire of watching it and neither should you. From Dusk Till Dawn has spawned two (inferior) sequels but a much better Netflix original tv series. The series focuses on the events of the first film in much more detail and highlights the psychology of the two brothers. I would also recommend you give the series a go as well.
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Local TV News Anchor Doesn't Know What a Sphincter Is [Video]
During a silly happy-chat segment recently on a Los Angeles TV news broadcast, the anchors were watching a video of a woman swallowing a sword.
They were marveling at how something like that was possible, like most people would do.
KABC-TV "ABC7 Morning News" co-anchor Leslie Sykes had a theory on how the sword swallower accomplished such a feat: She relaxed her sphincter.
Wait, what? What end is she swallowing it from?!
It was awkward, to say the least.
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Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Approximate constant volume combustion (aCVC) is a promising way to achieve a step change in the efficiency of gas turbines. This work investigates a recently proposed approach to implement aCVC in a gas turbine combustion system: shockless explosion combustion (SEC). The new concept overcomes several disadvantages such as sharp pressure transitions, entropy generation due to shock waves, and exergy losses due to kinetic energy which are associated with other aCVC approaches like, e.g., pulsed detonation combustion. The combustion is controlled via the the fuel/air mixture distribution which is adjusted such that the entire fuel/air volume undergoes a spatially quasi-homogeneous autoignition. Accordingly, no shock waves occur and the losses associated with a detonation wave are not present in the proposed system. Instead, a smooth pressure rise is created due to the heat release of the homogeneous combustion. An atmospheric combustion test rig is designed to investigate the autoignition behavior of relevant fuels under intermittent operation, currently up to a frequency of 2Hz. Application of OH*- and dynamic pressure sensors allows for a spatially- and time-resolved detection of ignition delay times and locations. Dimethyl ether (DME) is used as fuel since it exhibits reliable autoignition already at 920K mixture temperature and ambient pressure. First, a model-based control algorithm is used to demonstrate that the fuel valve can produce arbitrary fuel profiles in the combustion tube. Next, the control algorithm is used to achieve the desired fuel stratification, resulting in a significant reduction in spatial variance of the auto-ignition delay times. This proves that the control approach is a useful tool for increasing the homogeneity of the autoignition.
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Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling – Bill & Linda O.
"Remodeling a home while living in it can be very stressful on many levels. Our experience with Normandy Builders through this process was a smooth and timely completion of our project. They are a truly professional and responsive organization. Leslie Lee spent countless hours and walked us through dozens of decisions both large and minute helping us personalize our home the way we wanted it to look. Pete Juska oversaw the entire process of managing the project with a hands on touch as if it were his own home. Whenever we had a question, needed clarification on something or disagreed on something (inevitable and expected on any remodeling) our concerns were always addressed in a timely and professional manner. Numerous times our concerns were answered with "We are going to do whatever it takes to make you happy". In addition we were always kept informed of the schedule and our home was finished on schedule without any additional major expenses. It has been 8 months since we paid the final installment and Normandy is still available to assist us with any questions or concerns that we have. We would have to say that they live up to their fine reputation and clearly stand behind their excellent work.We would use them again."Read more like this: Leslie Lee


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Columbus Ohio is home to over 35,000 Somali refugees. It is noted that Somali families are facing a higher rate of Autism diagnoses than the general population. The Columbus International Program wants to work to ensure that local service providers are able to provide care in a culturally sensitive manner. Also, through community outreach, the goal is to help Somali families better understand what Autism is, how to recognize its symptoms, and how to reach out for help.
There are over 35,000 Somali's currently residing in Columbus, Ohio and the Autism Society of Ohio stated that the 2014 general prevalence rate for diagnosis stands at 1 out of 68. This shows that there is a need for culturally sensitive service execution for the Somali families facing a new diagnosis, as well as outreach to the Somali community to help them better understand what Autism is, how to recognize symptoms, and seek help.
To help meet this need, CIP is proposing to bring up to ten Somali professionals who work in social services or mental health to Columbus, Ohio. They will be assisting local service agencies to better understand the Somali community here in Columbus. This will allow local agencies to better execute service delivery to Somali families in Columbus, Ohio. They will also reach out to the local Somali community to help them to better understand what Autism is within their native cultural context.
The long term goal is to create a better understanding within the Columbus Somali community concerning what Autism is and how to recognize the symptoms within their own children. Second, we want to improve service delivery for the Somali families facing a diagnosis of Autism. Specifically, CIP wants to ensure that service providers are able to deliver service in a culturally sensitive way, allowing Columbus Somali families to cope with Autism within the context of their cultural heritage.
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Figure 7: Excess winter mortality index by underlying cause of death, England and Wales, 2012/13 to 2014/15
Source: Office for National Statistics
Underlying cause of death is defined using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10).
Figures are based on deaths occurring in each period (August through to the following July). Numbers of deaths from January to July 2015 are provisional, and have been adjusted to take account of late registrations (see Background note 3 in the statistical bulletin).
The excess winter mortality (EWM) index is calculated as excess winter deaths divided by the average non-winter deaths, expressed as a percentage.
A more detailed version of Figure 7 showing excess winter mortality, broken down by sex and age group can be found in table 1 in this Excel document.
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Here are some snaps from the fabulously festive Papercut Wreath Workshop we ran at the wonderful Deans Court cafe. What a fantastic start to December, with such a lovely creative bunch! See the masterpieces in progress and the amazing finished products below… featuring our paper cutting fuel of choice, Deans Court cafe's beyond scrummy homemade mincepies!
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And the exciting news is that we had such a wonderfully fun and festive morning… that there is another Christmas papercut workshop taking place at the lovely Deans Court on December 21st… this time for children! Your little ones can join me for a creative and ever so Christmasy afternoon, where we will be crafting paper gingerbread houses! Tickets are available from the link in the poster below or alternatively from the Deans Court Home Store or Cafe. All materials are provided, as well as homemade gingerbread men and home pressed apple juice. I really hope to see you there!
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Fix Me, Save Me, Complete Me - A Lesson in Accountability
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A Lesson in Accountability
I think Oprah has a bit of a crush on Tom Cruise. He's been on her show 12 times and she lights up when he walks on the stage as he did in her star-studded tribute shows leading up to her final exit last week. Once Tom and the rest of the celebrities exited, her final show on Wednesday was quiet, graceful and instructive.
Oprah quoted a line from one of Tom's better-known movies, Jerry Maguire, where he finally realizes that Renee Zellwegger is the one. We all remember the teary scene where Jerry professes his love to Dorothy by telling her that "You complete me" and she responds by saying, "You had me at hello."
Oprah takes this line and then states, "You are responsible for your life and when you get that everything changes. Don't wait for someone to fix you, to save you, to complete you." Most of us, especially women, are often raised to believe that in order to be happy, someone must rescue us, marry us, provide for us, support us and complete us…that we are not enough. This philosophy extends to our jobs. We spend countless hours talking about how our training wasn't adequate, how our bosses just don't get it and how messed up our company is.
Much in the same way that Oprah believes we are responsible for our own lives, I believe that you are the only person who can be responsible for your own career. Periodically I meet with Convey employees, only to be surprised by the goals that they have for advancement within our company. What surprises me most is not what they want to do, but the fact that they kept that information to themselves.
All employees need to understand that managers and company leaders are not clairvoyant. We don't always know what you need or want. Here are some thoughts on how you can take responsibility for your career so that you can have the opportunity to do new things, make more money and advance yourself in your job:
· If you don't know something, ask or find a way to learn it on your own. Don't complain that you weren't trained well enough, but rather reach out to others that show expertise in the area you are struggling in, read and learn online, or take classes. Learning doesn't have to be spoon-fed to you by others.
· If you have an idea, share it. Schedule time with your manager or others to discuss your idea, and connect that idea to how it can bring a business result to your company. Most business people look for ways to increase revenue or cut expense and if your idea falls in either category, you'll find a willing audience to listen.
· If you want to do something else within the company, explore it. Find someone else in the job you want and learn about it. Ask what it takes to be in that position and how they got there. Talk to the people that can move you forward and ask them to define the steps that you need to take to get yourself ready.
· If you've worked hard, gone the extra mile or done something well, do not expect that others will automatically be aware of that. It's up to you to let others know that you are delivering results above and beyond what was expected.
· If your company won't or can't meet your needs, then you need to proactively find a new situation that will. Don't waste time in a situation that is not going to work out for you.
Good careers don't just happen and they are not just a result of luck and timing. They are deliberately crafted, designed and executed by you. I agree wholeheartedly with Oprah in that not only are "you responsible for your own life", but you are also responsible for your own career. Management of that career requires a strategy, a plan, and promotion.
Back to Jerry Maguire, all of my employees complete Convey, but you don't have me at hello.
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Infection Control in Hospitals
System Hygienics will help you meet the requirements laid down in HTM03-01 by using the best practice to help prevent the spread and threat of infection through dirty ductwork systems. A ventilation system is out of sight, but it shouldn't be out of mind.
To control the spread of infections, ductwork internal surfaces must be cleaned regularly. If not there will be a build-up of dust and dirt - a mixture of organic compounds including a high proportion of skin and hair - which are valuable nutrients for micro-organisms. These can easily become airborne and thus transmitted to your patients.
System Hygienics' unique JetVent system will clean your ductwork and reduce the risk of spreading harmful germs such as MRSA, Staphylococcus Aureus and Clostridium Difficile without disrupting the day-to-day running of your hospital.
System Hygienics is the UK's leading air hygiene specialist with 15 years experience of cleaning ductwork systems for NHS and private hospitals.
By cleaning only as far as you can reach is not effective at preventing a fire; only complete system cleaning is effective.
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"Increased health risks to patients will occur if ventilation systems do not achieve and maintain the required standards. The link between surgical site infection and theatre air quality has been well established."
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Review: Eden Festival 2018
It's hard to believe that this year was Eden Festival's 10th birthday.
Festivals and events can come and go and we have become used to hearing news of annual festivals unable to continue due to financial constraints. It's a difficult world to operate in – yes, the ticket prices are pricey, but look around a festival site like Eden and you'll see how much needs transported, assembled, staffed, then dismantled. The profit margins won't be as high as you might think. It puts the price of that ticket into perspective a bit, doesn't it?
Organisers of this year's Eden Festival promised an event that would be even bigger and more exciting than previous years. The line-up was mostly made up of favourites who were returning to play again, having performed over the previous ten years.
Last year, the festival was hit by bad weather – continual rain led to the site becoming a quagmire. Not ideal when there is so much walking from stage to stage involved, and the camping situation…oh my goodness, let's not even talk about that.
Tropical heats
This time, however, Dumfries and Galloway was experiencing what could only be termed as 'tropical heats' for the region. The Eden site looked that little bit more colourful and bright with the sun beating down on it, and festival-goers were clearly enjoying the temperatures. As were the midges, who were out in force.
This was my 4th time at Eden Festival, and it's always a festival I look forward to. My first visit was 5 years ago, when I was (obviously) younger and happy to party until the early hours. Eden is great for this – the music does not stop until around 7.30am every day, and starts again at 11.30am. Ideal for those with the stamina to last.
I think we can safely say my days of partying are now over. I like my sleep and hangovers tend to take me about a week to fully recover from. It took me a wee while to come to terms with the end of my partying days, but I'm all good with that now. So, this year, I decided to do Eden sober. Now there's a sentence I didn't ever expect to write.
I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. I know people who wouldn't even consider it. But for me, the pros outweighed the cons, and it also meant I can now give you a nice, clear headed review.
For the love of Glamping
Due to my love of sleep, we chose to hire a Squrt (which is a small Yurt) from Cloudhouses this year. For the price of £250 (!) you can get yourself a fully set up – but completely unfurnished – small Yurt complete with a tiny 3ft high wooden Yale-locked front door. Cute. It is situated in the Glamping area which seems close to the site, but do not be fooled, it's actually up a giant hill which you can only gain access to on foot. The Glamping field was awesome. It was quiet in terms of human noise and the music was obviously still loud, but that was to be expected. There were posh toilets with pine toilet seats and ceramic hand basins complete with hot water and paper towels. There was also a special beauty yurt which provided free use of hairdryers, GHD straighteners and charging points for your phone. And the view in the morning – well, you can just look at the photo (right) to see. It was a lot better waking up to that than crawling out of your tent and being faced with one of your campsite neighbours being sick down the side of someone else's tent (I've only ever seen that happen once and it was at Wickerman to be fair, so I'm sure nothing like that happens at Eden). If you're planning a special trip to Eden with friends and can afford it, you should definitely consider the Glamping area. Top tip: it's still bloody cold at night in those things so take plenty of layers!
Eden does not try to attract very high profile and expensive musicians to play at the festival. Instead they prefer quality, and the thing I have always enjoyed about Eden is their ability to put on acts that are always worth listening to. That's a pretty hard task considering they have to book 300 acts for the whole weekend.
Groove Armada were the main draw, and they headlined the Devorgilla Stage on the Saturday night. It was a DJ set and they played a wide range of classic and well-known tunes, with everyone dancing the night away.
DJ Super Hans and I are done
The act I was most looking forward to seeing was DJ Super Hans AKA Matt King. Some of you will know him from Peep Show and I have spent months explaining to people who he is. His DJ sets are made up of anthemic 80s/90s/00s tunes, and they're totally up my street. I was genuinely so excited for this – out of the whole weekend, he was the one person I was most keen to see. Indeed, on Saturday morning I realised that it was 'Super Hans day' and, after checking the official programme, planned my schedule around his set time of 10.30pm.
To be honest with you, I'm still recovering from this but… HE DIDN'T SHOW UP. Yes, that's right folks, as I stood with my friends in the Snake Pit (the area which connects the passages to the dance tents), I caught a glimpse of a rouge piece of white masking tape on the chalkboard which detailed the line-up. DJ Super Hans had been covered up. Another DJs name was written over it. Clearly in denial, we decided to return at 10.30pm, 'just to check'. It definitely wasn't Super Hans. I had a look in the other tents – he wasn't in any of them. He was the only act I really wanted to see and he didn't show up. I was devastated (and still am).
But I can't let this Super Hans tragedy get me down. I must rise above it. If you're Dumfries and Galloway Standard you're maybe still in denial – their review in last Friday's newspaper said that Super Hans was there (unlike any actual journalists from the Standard, so it would seem).
Musical highlights
Thank goodness there were plenty of other musicians to see over the weekend though.
My musical highlights from the weekend were:
Little Fire in Rabbie's Tavern on the Friday early evening – shame there was such a small crowd but not many people want to be in a warm tent when it's about 26 degrees outside.
Elephant Sessions on the Friday night on the Great Mountain stage – a great folky sound on a beautiful stage.
Smiling Ivy at the Melodrome Theatre – their pop/punk/ska sounds sounded great, and reminded me of Annan's now disbanded More From Jim. Shame about the midges around the stage though! Trees = midges = "aww gad I'm being bitten AGAIN!!"
Talisk at the Great Mountain stage – they sounded amazing and the light show further added to this. It's clear to see why they were the winners of 2017 MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards Folk Band of The Year.
I'm sure Super Hans would have been added to that list HAD HE SHOWED UP. (I'm sorry if you were unwell or something, Super Hans. I still love you really).
Danger: WET PAINT
Inevitably, it rained. And it actually rained in quite dramatic fashion on the Saturday, just as The Dangleberries started on the Devorgilla Stage. Proper torrential rain it was. Loads of security guys ran to the stage and had to shut off their set three songs in because water was coming through and they were at risk of electrocution. And since there are about 100 people in that band (ok, there's only 10 of them), it was best way to avoid a potential tragedy. I think the power went out on other stages too. Overall, it was all a bit of a 'thing' for about an hour or so until it stopped, the sun came out, and within about an hour it was like nothing had ever happened. Nobody was that bothered, everyone just sheltered in the many music tents. It was slightly unfortunate that it happened after the paint fight though – the powdered paint turned into real paint after the downpour. That was fun to remove when I returned home the next day!
Happy 10th Birthday, Eden
So, at the start of this review I was banging on about being sober at Eden for the first time ever. There was a point to that, trust me. This year I saw a new side to Eden – I saw it through the eyes of partiers, live music fans, children, parents, staff, and organisers. And what I can say is that it is an incredibly well put together festival, with the most positive and friendly atmosphere of any festival I have ever been to. There is loads to do if drinking and partying isn't your thing – there's so much to see, and absolutely loads of workshops, stalls and activity areas to go and absorb. Because everyone is so happy, you could easily pass a day just making friends with everyone too – I never saw a single bit of trouble during my time there, nor have I ever in the previous years. There's no 'hipsters' either – you know the type, don't act all coy with me. Quite the opposite actually – anything really does go
So, a big well done goes to the organisers, the staff, the volunteers and the festival-goers who have made this festival a success, and who have done so for ten whole years. Eden Festival is by far my favourite Dumfries and Galloway festival – here's to another ten.
You can check out our photos from the weekend here: Eden Festival 2018: In Photos.
Tickets for next year's Eden Festival are on sale now here. Early bird tickets are priced at £89 for an adult but half have already sold out, so I would get a shimmy on if I were you.


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How Nigeria can beat malaria by 2030
- Author: Joanne Flowers Apr 27, 2018,
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What is World Health Day and why is it important?
As the world marks the World Malaria Day, Wednesday, with the theme - Ready to Beat Malaria, experts have said Nigeria could eliminate malaria if there was political will.
The World Malaria Day is an worldwide observance commemorated every April 25 to recognize global efforts to control malaria with a common goal of ensuring a world free of malaria.
It is intended as an energising call to arms for organisations the world over to drive towards one shared goal of a malaria-free world.
He tells Health Minister Dr. Wilhemina Jallah that she is just coming on board with the resurgence of malaria, saying it is a challenge to all health workers to roll their sleeves and double their efforts.
Policymakers in Sub-Saharan Africa, he explains, need to know that there is the possibility of a high risk of malaria transmission through their blood banks.
The disease is caused by the Plasmodium parasites, which is spread to people through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito, also known as malaria vectors. After an infected mosquito bites a human, the parasites begin to multiply in the person's liver. The 10 and 15-year period following the adoption of the MDGs is considered a golden era in the fight against malaria. "Signs and symptoms include but not limited to fever, chills, headache, yellowness of eyes and dark urine".
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Although malaria is a preventable disease, poor sanitary conditions and the lack of preventive vaccination keep it as a scourge in several third world countries, especially in Africa. These are questions many concerned individuals would wish to get answers to from their leaders, stakeholders and the WHO.
Most malaria cases and deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa.
In 2012, the World Health Organization assessed the risk to children under five as being so high that they recommended an additional drug treatment during high transmission season. He recommends the use of mosquito-repellent creams and mosquito nets and advises travellers to wear long sleeves and long trousers to cover their skin.
He said that the prevalence rate was among the highest in world, adding that governments have not done much to reduce it within the last one year.
In a report released to mark World Malaria Day, WHO cited insufficient funding at both domestic and global levels as the cause of low provision of insecticide-treated nets, medicines and other life-saving tools as a key impediment in the fight against malaria. Limited access to malaria prevention, including health education, and treatment before, during and after the migration process render migrants more vulnerable and impact progress to control, eliminate and eventually eradicate the disease.
Christine Elder, United States Ambassador to Liberia, has confirmed that malaria accounts for at least 42 percent of outpatients' attendance and 44 percent of deaths among children under five at various health facilities in the country.


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The Slow Death Of Perversion
"Used to be, my boy," said the grandfather, "We used to call people who wanted to bugger the creatures of the forests perverts."
"What's a pervert, grandpa?" asked Jimmy.
"A pervert? Why, somebody who engages in unnatural sexual acts. Or wishes they could."
"My teacher says there are no such things as unnatural sexual acts, there are only bigots who want to impose their mortality of the rest of us."
"That's morality, Jimmy" said the grandfather, patting his head.
Bestiality is legal in certain Enlightened countries (you know who you are), though the custom is under attack from animal "rights" activists who worry that the four-footed objects of lust are suffering because they cannot give "consent." Animals also don't give "consent" to being made into sausages because they are (what used to be called) dumb beasts, but that is a diminishing view.
The continuing legality of barnyard beddings is a battle between factions on the left and it's not clear which side will win, lust or "rights." Lust is making great strides in the West and it can't be counted out, but I'm betting on "rights", only because they have the edge in going public. Still difficult to admit that you think of your pet armadillo "in that way."
But not for everybody. Like those (mainly women) who write "Monster Porn". Heard of this? A genre—also called "crypto-smut"—where women imagine extraordinarily explicit and anatomically challenging encounters with anything from Bigfoot, to tentacled space aliens, to leprechauns, to squishy sea creatures, to satyrs, to lusty canines, to who knows what. Business Week (who else?) did an exposé on the subject. It discovered titles like "Alien Seed", "Taken By the Monsters 4", "Boffing Bigfoot", and "the newly released 'Bigfoot Did Me … And I Liked It'" [ellipsis added: the text at the link is NSFW and may not be safe for home, either].
Scientific American (a journal of politics), always at the forefront, caught hold of this in John Horgan's "What 'Monster Porn' Says about Science and Sexuality."
Horgan is anxious to tell us he's hip: "Prudes have attacked monster porn for promoting sexual violence and bestiality." Prude is judgmental, a word which acknowledges there are lines between normal and perverse. Horgan thus hints that monster porn is not perverse, though perhaps bestiality is. But monster porn just is literary (to stretch a word) bestiality. There are distinctions between acts and imagination, though surely both can be perverse—if perversion exists.
Here's what I love about monster porn: It's a wonderfully wacky reminder that human sexuality is too weird, wild and woolly to be captured by modern science, and especially by theories that reduce our behaviors to genes…
Evolutionary psychology is hard-pressed to explain homosexual lust, let alone lust for Godzilla.
So Horgan is not a "prude" on this wild and woolly matter (Tom Cruise says scientology is the same) but that science can't explain it, either. Which is not surprising because science is necessarily mute of the subjects of ethics and morality.
Not that long ago man-on-man sexual activities were held perverse by the majority. Yet when backwoodsman Phil Robertson described the nature of these acts in far less detail than the books noted above our notables took dramatically to their fainting couches and pretended to be horrified. Most of the horror was of the idea that anybody could say they found man-on-man sexual activities perverse. There has thus been a reversal: it is now perverse to be disgusted.
An example from our cultural elites, FX's new show Chozen. Its Facebook page (also NSFW) says it's "an animated comedy about its title character, 'Chozen,' a gay white rapper fresh out of prison." The pictures and tag lines (one especially raunchy tag-line about prison has been removed recently) prove the emphasis is on "gay." As Variety says, think "oiled-up teddy bears". Even Forbes delicately enthuses, "Chozen knows exactly who he is and makes no attempts to hide it. He's an openly gay, white rapper with a taste for the kinky and possibly illegal" acts. They say the series is "hard to judge."
Others are wondering at the loss of perversion. Like Elizabeth McCaw, who concludes that if perversion are those acts contrary to natural human male-female mating, then man-on-man sexual activities are perverse. But then so are re-marriage after divorce, pornography, and masturbation. These acts are now celebrated, with elites championing the education of masturbation as early as grade school.
McCaw's natural law position has the benefit of being understandable and clear, even if you don't agree with it. Further, it has a sound philosophical basis and workable rules with a long tradition of common assent. Now, if you oppose natural law, you still must draw a line or no line, but based on what? Opinion, mostly, personal disgust or delight. "I don't feel it's wrong" is often heard. "As long as it doesn't harm anybody" is too, but this is always a non sequitur because the opposition (e.g. holders of natural law) claim there is harm. But never mind that here.
The future? The chipping away by the elites will continue and fewer things will be called perverse. It's already a toss up on which side of the divide polygamy lies. Sexual activities with children, especially infants, is likely to remain a perversion for the foreseeable future, but the age which a person is considered "consenting" will shrink. Like bestiality, necrophilia will come to seem less perverse, mostly because of the "no harm" argument, but considerable social stigmas will remain. Men pretending to be women and vice versa will gain in prominence and privilege; others will be required to play along (as it were).
Sexual activities in public, particularly man-on-man acts, will continue to be "celebrated"; see for example particular festivals in San Francisco, Rose Bowl (same-sex "wedding") parades, Thanksgiving (Kinky Boots) parades, etc.). In one Enlightened country it is already now not illegal (saying "it's legal" doesn't capture the proper tone) to masturbate in public. The judge allowing this employed a "no harm" variant. Look for more open flies in your neighborhood; more nudity of every kind.
As above, it will seem increasingly socially but not sexually perverse to dispute these trends. To remain chaste or virgin is already an excuse for comedy and pity; these states will soon be badges of dishonor, they are already said to be "unhealthy." People in the spotlight will be expected to name their objects of lust. The nascent movement in Christianity which identifies same-sex lust as a "gift" from God will gain strength (lust for children, animals, the dead and so on is not yet seen as a "gift"). It's unclear how long until you're expected to send visitors to your home out into the street so that passersby might have a go at them.
Recommended reading: Anne Hendershott's The Politics of Deviance.
Update Even before the writing was dry, pixelly speaking, the predictions have proved correct.
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It seems like only yesterday the Democratic lust for curly light bulbs was our main concern. The world is hastily degenerating.
Awaiting moderation? Was it the L word?
Too much pathos lately, Briggs. Your readers need an uplifting joyful message to drag them out of the depths of despair. How about a review of a touching old fashioned love story?
Old Tom Lehrer comment:
"He was majoring in Animal Husbandry . . .until they caught him at it one day."
I'm glad I won't be around for the worst of this trend.
So "re-marriage after divorce" is a perversion? Man, those catlicks really done you over.
"if perversion are those acts contrary to natural human male-female mating, then man-on-man sexual activities are perverse. But then so are re-marriage after divorce, pornography, and masturbation."
That follows, with the exception of re-marriage after divorce IMHO. After all, if humans were naturally monogamous then there would be no such things as extra-marital affairs.
One might also ask whether "natural human male-female mating" is supposed to refer to sexual activity that might result in pregnancy. This seems rather too restrictive to me; this implies that not only sexual intercourse using contraception, but also sexual intercourse between partners one or both of whom is known to be infertile for any reason including age, is also perverse.
Which means that this extremely narrow interpretation means that post-menopausal women who enjoy sex are perverts. I suspect that very few people would support that position!
It is thought that humans can develop delusional disorder by having too much time on their hands. It is important for you to consult a local psychiatrist who can make a thorough examination.
Maybe it's not so much your lines that he doesn't like, but the idea of lines itself that bothers him.
Always fun to read the stuff you write, thanks Briggs!
@Fletcher Christian
"… If humans were naturally monogamous then there would be no such things as extra-marital affairs."
That statement presupposes that everyone always acts according to human nature. By that logic one could rightly say, "Homicide is perfectly natural because there's such a phenomenon as murder."
"One might also ask whether 'natural human male-female mating' is supposed to refer to sexual activity that might result in pregnancy."
Knowing the nature of a thing means knowing the end toward which it's ordered. Openness to new life is a necessary criterion for authentic human sexual activity (basic biology tells us what the organs of generation are for), but it's not sufficient. Sex is also for the building up of love and intimacy between spouses ("love" defined as a mutual and total self-gift).
"Perverse" simply means "misdirected". Since authentic sexual acts are naturally directed toward generating new life and strengthening the couple's self-giving bond, any voluntary act that diverts sexual intimacy from either of these ends is by definition perverse.
Divorce and remarriage belies total self-gift (total = permanent). Willingly sterile sexual acts frustrate both criteria. They obviously impede the life-giving aspect of sex, but still more insidious is the often overlooked obstruction of the self-gift (if either person's capacity to transmit life is intentionally withheld, the gift is not total).
In answer to the common objection regarding those who are stricken with infertility due to some physical disorder or advanced age, a malady that prevents the conjugal act from taking place is self-evidently contrary to nature. That's why it's called a disorder. Menopause, on the other hand, is perfectly natural. It would be absurd to expect a post-menopausal woman to conceive, so the first criterion doesn't apply. And since you can't give what you don't have, copulation between spouses when one or both are infertile due to natural aging can still be a full and mutual self-gift.
The last few generations have been conditioned to see sexual morality derived from human nature as arbitrary restrictions. That view is a lie. A being is most free when acting according to its nature. Chaos isn't freedom. Sound morals provide the structure required for the proper exercise of freedom.
"Evolutionary psychology is hard-pressed to explain homosexual lust, let alone lust for Godzilla. "
Too often, those who invoke evolution for their explanations imagine that it is perfect – every trait must have survival value. That is an incorrect oversimplification. As my physicist friend likes to say, in jest: "imagine a spherical cow…"
Homicide is natural. That's what laws are for. It's worth mentioning, perhaps, that no society defines homicide and murder as being quite the same. The two obvious examples are homicide in self-defence and homicide of people on the other side during a war. Often, homicide in a properly arranged duel has been socially approved, also.
It's quite simple. It was realised long ago that murder is destructive to society, and therefore all societies have provisions against it; the definition of murder varies somewhat and often doesn't apply at all to outsiders.
Regarding "relations" post-divorce; well, what does one do about the all-too-common situation in which one or other partner was grossly abusive in some way and the first marriage collapsed for that reason? Should the innocent party then be expected to be celibate for life thereafter?
I think we are touching on the subject of teleology here. I'd like to understand Prof Brigg's views on that subject – any possibility of producing some future posts on Teleology, Prof?
The genetic fallacy has a tendency to be problematic – homosexuality is a well established natural phenomenon and the ideal of monogamous marriage based on romantic love fills up only a tiny part of the spectrum of human sexual and bonding behaviour.
Based on this, using "Natural Law" arguments to justify a point of view about them hints of bias, but then again why not … this is a blog about the consequences of Bayesian logic – assumptions are all.
I think that Prof Briggs and his philosophical inspirations start with the assumption that heterosexuality and monogamous marriage are the right path to a relationship with their God and a successful society (as an aside -I've always wondered if these two issues could be separated – is it possible that God could ordain something which while helpful for getting into the afterlife might be bad for this one – cutting off hands springs to mind I suppose!)
My own feeling is that those who are unable to separate "the hatred of the sin" from hatred of the person they classify as a sinner (who, if they are Christian they should love; Islam on the other hand …) do much harm and disentangling the damage caused by this with any damage homosexuality/non-monogamy does itself isn't easy. In a non-judgemental, and complex society how problematic is homosexuality?
But this is a utilitarian argument which is based on assumptions very different from Prof Briggs' – he at least has the comfort of believe him upstairs is on his side, something I am too doubtful to use as a justification for my beliefs.
In their defense, that is one fine looking goat.
Was there any doubt love of a machine was far behind, Scotian? 🙂
Fletcher: The "rule" about no remarriage after divorce was in part to encourage people to make good choices. There are cases where this was not evident, but they not as common as people think. Knowing you can walk means you don't have to put as much thought into the action as one would if you could not leave. No remarriage was to avoid having people make the same mistake over and over, as is often the case with people who remarry someone like the first person they left. (In Catholicism, can one remarry if there was infidelity? Also, if I understand correctly, individual "pardons" can be given and the person can remarry in the church?)
I believe it's impossible to "hate the sin" in today's society, which is the problem. Any hatred of sin is automatically hating the sinner. It was a clever rewrite to keep people from calling things wrong.
I believe the Roman Empire would have loved you. I can't tell you how many things I have read and watched about how the leaders would have sex with the guests wives while the husband waited at the dinner table for the wife to return. Unfortunately, running amok means having to get more and more perverse to get that "thrill" people get from being bad. No judgment leads to more and more hideous and damaging acts. If you doubt this, watch what has happened as we raise kids this way–they kill for the thrill of it, they rape for thrill of it, they care nothing for others. Drugs fill the void for while, but even those lose their thrill and you have to keep getting more and more damaging in what you do to feel the thrill. History tells us no rules are not a good idea. We see this with murder and war, but just ignore anything else because it's so much "fun".
Sheri, given how long the Roman Empire lasted I don't think that you can generalize. Also you may be thinking of Caligula as I don't think that this was common practice.
@Sheri: "In Catholicism, can one remarry if there was infidelity? Also, if I understand correctly, individual 'pardons' can be given and the person can remarry in the church?"
Excellent questions. I'm not a canon lawyer, but I'll do my best to answer.
Since the Catholic Church affirms the permanence of sacramental marriage as instituted by Christ himself, she does not claim the authority to dissolve validly contracted marriages.
The Church doesn't teach against divorce and remarriage because divorce is inherently sinful. (Civil divorce is allowed and sometimes advised in cases of abuse.) Catholic canon law simply points out that no man can dissolve what God has joined. I.e. couples in a valid sacramental marriage who divorce may sever the legal and financial contracts attending marriage, but the spiritual reality remains nonetheless. The issue isn't that remarrying after divorce is bad, but that it's impossible and those who try end up committing habitual adultery.
To answer your second question, you're probably thinking of annulment, which is the canonical ruling that a valid marriage never took place. Usually this means that there was some fatal impediment to the marriage such as lack of informed consent, gross immaturity, coercion, etc. Infidelity can be a sign of some pre-existing impediment but isn't grounds for annulment in and of itself.
To paraphrase your comment, if marriage is permanent then picking the wrong spouse could be a big mistake. Couples approaching the Church for the sacrament of matrimony are advised to give their choice sober and thorough consideration.
@ Fletcher Christian: Your reply raises thought-provoking questions and reveals many underlying assumptions. Let's take each point in turn.
"Homicide is natural. That's what laws are for."
If homicide (of which murder is a type)is natural, then laws prohibiting it infringe upon human nature and no one is obliged to follow them.
"…[N]o society defines homicide and murder as being quite the same."
Granted. My first comment on this point was imprecise. Nevertheless, there's an implicit consequentialism in your examples. I maintain that justifiable homicide still involves grave intrinsic evil. Killing to defend one's life or country doesn't make taking someone's life good. It just reduces or removes the killer's guilt.
Also, the fact that objective moral standards aren't always grasped clearly and immediately by all cultures doesn't mean they don't exist.
"…[M]urder is destructive to society, and therefore all societies have provisions against it…"
I agree and point out that they reached this conclusion because murder observably infringes upon human nature (from which the right to life is derived). Adultery is condemned for the same reasons.
"Should the innocent party then be expected to be celibate for life thereafter?"
I acknowledge the moral difficulty of this question. For the innocent to suffer is manifestly unjust. However, I reject the implication that celibacy must be a punishment. I would say instead that all people are called to practice chastity according to their state in life. For the clergy, consecrated religious, and temporarily or permanently single people, chastity does entail celibacy. In marriage it means exclusive lifelong fidelity to one's spouse, openness to new life, and mutual charity between husband and wife.
Spousal abuse is a serious issue that resists simple answers. In many cases abuse may point to a grave impediment that prevented the abuser from contracting a valid marriage in the first place. Circumstances like that are grounds for annulment, which would free the victim to contract a valid marriage with someone else.
Humans are fallen beings. Our nature is broken, and we often act against it. Among the most tragic consequences of our wounded state is the failure to love those entrusted to us. Everyone needs mercy. The Church recognizes this need and refuses mercy to no one; not even those guilty of repugnant crimes. To these the Church holds out hope for reform and reconciliation. She also affirms the victims' rights to peace and safety, which sometimes require separation or even civil divorce. What she can't do is condone answering one broken vow with another.
Brian: Thank you for the explanation. It makes clearer why remarriage is not allowed within the church, though civil divorce is allowed. I was not aware of that distinction. I also agree that celibacy is not a punishment. There are many examples of where celibacy would have been the best choice in people's lives, though not a popular one. None of these rules are punishments–they are designed to protect us and make our lives better. We just don't want it to be true because humans love running amok, it seems.
Scotian: I'm not sure what you mean with your first statement.
Sheri, oh well what can be done. Also, I think that the Romans showed their disapproval of Caligula in a rather pointed fashion.
Scotian: I don't find that it was just Caligula that enjoyed a robust sex life, though he may have been the only one who had sex with his dinner guests wives. Let's hope we don't adopt the Roman method of leadership change, and many other of their most charming traits. It fascinates me that people think behaving badly can somehow have a good outcome. Oh, well, as you say, what can be done, except to stay out of the way as much as possible.
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"It's unclear how long until you're expected to send visitors to your home out into the street so that passersby might have a go at them."
Ah. Well. I believe the acceptable approach to dealing with passersby asking to have a go at your visitors is to offer to let the mob boff your two lovely virginal daughters instead. Although if your daughters do get to hear about it, don't let them get you drunk later on.
It's an interesting choice of allusion. There are forms of behaviour that used to be acceptable, but aren't any longer, just as there are those once taboo now back in fashion.
But as they say, Resist not him who is evil. If a stranger spanks you on the right cheek, turn to him the left one also.


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There are many factors that can influence the value of your car. You should begin by considering the price of steel. Keep in mind that this number can fluctuate slightly from one year to the next. You may have the option of breaking your car down one part at a time. You may have parts that are worth money on their own. The battery may have value, but the catalytic convert can also be valuable. At the same time, though, you may not always have time to break your car down one piece at a time. To learn more about this process, talk to your cash for junk cars company immediately.


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Domaine de la Tour is a superb 18th century farmhouse, situated in peaceful countryside and close to Falaise, birthplace of William the Conqueror, in the Calvados, Normandy.
We have two very comfortable self catering cottages (gites) which are set in 7 hectares of land offering a tranquil, rural retreat in which to relax and unwind. Each gite sleeps up to 10 people. Formerly stables to the nearby chateau, the two gites have been entirely renovated whilst keeping their authentic charm.
Both gites have a spacious living area with leather sofas and english satellite TV, a DVD-player and a library of DVDs for kids and parents. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in both gites.
In each gite you will find: a booster seat, high chair, changing table, a baby monitor (DECT without interference), baby bath tub, potty, toilet seat reducer, a stroller and plastic plates, cups and cutlery.
Each gite has a private garden with garden furniture, parasol and a BBQ. There is a shared playroom equipped with plenty of toys for the under 5s and nearby table tennis for older kids (and their parents!). We have an outdoor play area and there are extensive grounds in which to play outdoor games and enjoy picnics and the little ones can enjoy petting the animals in the paddock.
Domaine de la Tour is a great option for extended families or several different families wanting to holiday together with plenty of space for everybody, old and young alike.
Accommodation Details
Both our gites have an identical layout and each one sleeps up to 10 people over three floors. The gites also have stair gates on every floor.
Ground floor:
Kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, fridge, cooker, coffee machine, water boiler, washing machine, dryer)
Open plan living room with dining area including high chair (with french windows leading into the private garden)
Lounge area with leather sofas, TV and DVD-player
Staircase (protected top and bottom by stair gates) leads to the First Floor:
1 triple bedroom with ensuite bathroom (bath, shower, sink, toilet) + 1 change table
1 twin bedroom with ensuite shower room (shower, sink, toilet)
Staircase (protected top and bottom by stair gates) leads to the Second floor:
1 twin bedroom with ensuite shower room (shower, sink, toilet)
1 triple bedroom with ensuite shower room (shower, sink, toilet)
Additional beds and cots can be added to certain rooms on request at extra charge.
Our rates include heating, water and electricity, final cleaning, towels and bed linen (all beds are made on your arrival). Extra towels are on request, without any charge.
Meal service
Its not really a holiday if you have to cook every night so why not take the easy option and order in? Delicous meals prepared by us or a local gourmet restaurant can be delivered to your gite up to three times per week ready to re-heat at a time that is convenient to you – quality take-away with a twist.
Babylistening can be ordered to enable you to enjoy time alone with your partner and sample the local gastronomic restaurants.
Pre-arrival Shopping Service
Before arrival simply email your requirements and you can arrive to a well-stocked fridge and plentiful nappy supply. You just need to pack a few clothes and we'll take care of all the rest.
Relax and unwind with a massage at Domaine de la Tour.
French conversation lessons
Pre-bookable French conversation lessons are available for both adults and children (20 euro per ½ hour, minimum 2 people).
Fresh bread service
The service is free: fresh bread delivered every morning before 9:00 am to your door.
Maid service
A daily cleaning service : 20 euro per hour.
Organic food basket
The possibility to order an organic vegetables basket on your arrival day (2 sizes).
Bike rental
Bicycle rental for the whole family : bicycles will be delivered to Domaine de la Tour.


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Organic Aroma Sense
Essential Oils - A Great Solution For Anxiety
Stress and anxiety influences us all every now and then. The moment good friends, events or perhaps our individual ideas intimidate all of us all, the flight or battle response is caused and also psychological as well as physical signs and symptoms take place. These symptoms, which can consist of rapid breathing and also heart rate, nausea or vomiting, fear, and also worry can be calmed by using aromatherapy. In case you are finding a solution for anxiousness, The adhering to important oils will certainly aid.
1. Bergamot
Helps you to loosen up and loosen up a suspicion also assisting with psychological inequalities which can be likely to be turned on during adjustment. Their specific fragrance is rejuvenating as well as uplifting, additionally relaxing. Bergamot has a strikingly fresh, fruity-floral scent. This essential oil comes from the skin of citrus fruit which container still be immature and also eco-friendly from the bitter orange timbers.
2. Lavender
Lavender is normally known as the Switzerland military blade of important oils since it is beneficial for a variety of conditions. It will assist with nearly any disproportion and is likewise normally a wonderful mix with your first assistance kit. Extremely reduced rich, pleasant, floral, flower scent. Lavender is frequently a very fragrant plant and it is vital oils are obtained from the blossoms.
3. Geranium Proceeded to rise
Loosens up the spirit as well as soothes anxiousness. This sort of can aid in keeping you focused and also secure which is rather pleasing to several during periods of change. It possesses a fantastic pleasant, flower, rose-like smell. Note ... it can be remarkable for balancing the hormones.
4. Mandarin
Has a soothing result on the main nerve system. You can even change sweet orange olive crucial oil which is usually far better to find because it is much more popular. Wonderful orange is uplifting and also useful for despair, anxiety, as well as stress.
5. Ylang-Ylang
Pleasant, exotic, floral as well with a tip of spice, It's understood to be an aphrodisiac. It is relaxing for the nervous system and brings consistency to the ideas and also relieves agitation and also agitation. Ylang-Ylang is usually an exotic timeless tree & the crucial oils originate from the blooms.
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6. Roman Chamomile
Attributes an exceptionally unique fragrance, It is definitely wonderful as well as somewhat fruity. When utilizing this crucial oils it is best to include one decline each time mostly due to the much better scent which could overtake a mix. Both roman chamomiles are understood to aid in soothing the stress of any type of kind, consisting of anxiety, which makes it among your best allies in Aromatherapy. In addition, it is learnt how to aid with chronic tension as well as sleep troubles. Roman chamomile is one of the different sorts of natural herbs, with daisy-like bouquets, which is typically where the necessary oils are gotten.
7. Sandalwood
The significant quality is the whole world high quality so it's really grounding, being rooted in quietness and petition. It includes a sweet, woody, musk-like fragrance and also it has a calming outcome on the nerves in order that it is another fantastic advised oil for panic alleviation. Sandalwood is an evergreen woods as well as the helpful added virgin olive oil is drawn out from the tree's heartwood.


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Coniston Councillor Anne Hall has been praised for her hard work over eight years on the Lake District National Park Authority
A Councillor has been labeled a "Hero for Housing" in the National Park as her time on the Authority comes to an end. Whilst Conservative Councillor Anne Hall has been praised for her hard work over many years on the Lake District National Park Authority she was not selected by SLDC to return onto the Authority at a meeting last week (18th May 2016).
Anne has been credited with securing the construction of eighty homes in key communities where new housing is vital for not only their vibrancy but to secure public services like schools, bus services and post offices.
Chairman of the Lake District National Park Mike McKinley said that Anne was someone truly committed to the National Park. He commented on her record saying "Anne has made an excellent contribution to the National Park over the eight years she has been a member. Her work on behalf of all communities has been outstanding, and especially so in relation to housing, in particular affordable housing. Energetic and knowledgeable, her contribution to the housing debate has been recognised at the highest level, with several invitations to attend a House of Lords working party on affordable housing. It is most unfortunate, needlessly so, that she will now be unable to continue this work."
Leader of South Lakes Conservatives Ben Berry heaped praise on Anne calling her a "Hero for Housing" saying "Anne was passionate about the National Park and the communities that live here. Her hard work has allowed families who only a few years ago couldnt dream of staying here to live and work in sustainable communities."


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Letters to the Editor
School's transgender problem needs solving
It seems Illinois' Palatine School District 211 is embroiled in a transgender dispute. This is a situation where a teenage boy has declared himself to be a girl. To accommodate his claim, the district has allowed a number of gender adjustments. The district made other changes, including providing a private changing area for him. Most recently, the district even installed privacy curtains for him in the girl's locker room.
The district finally tried to draw the line by refusing to allow him to openly shower and dress with female classmates. Sounds reasonable, right? After all, the young man has not had gender reassignment surgery (i.e. he still has all of his factory installed original equipment).
Do these concessions satisfy Obama's Department of Education? No! Before 30 days have passed, the district must allow the teenage boy to run around naked in the shower room with his naked female classmates.
This is such an absurd case it really doesn't deserve discussion. But I do have a suggestion. If a pre-reassignment boy can run around naked with his female classmates, then let's just be totally broadminded and consolidate all locker rooms into one unisex facility.
Or, we could avoid the entire mess by saying: A teenage boy gets to run around naked with naked girls after he has had his surgery and really looks like a girl.
Oh. You have to be 18 to have reassignment surgery. Well, I guess that would end the problem before it could begin.
Chris Tabing, Coulterville


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Yesterday I went to a poetry slam put on by my friend's library. I say it's her library because she works there, not because it's her local library. Just to be clear. I read a couple poems that I had planned on reading, and then all of a sudden no one wanted to read after me. I felt bad, but at the same time, I also felt kinda awesome because I killed my performance on those two poems. Luckily, my friend whipped out her memorized Shakespearean sonnet. And then I ended up reading again because PEER PRESSURE! But I had a ton of fun! It helped that there were a handful of people who complimented my poems and my reading of them, so that just made me feel all around awesome. [this is when Brianna realizes she should purchase a thesaurus]
The poem snippets for yesterday that I wrote today came from a quote which turned up in a conversation with a friend last night (I'll bet you can figure out what was said...). He might punch me for stealing it...but you know what...too bad. And then the poem for today was because there were so many fish poems at the slam yesterday and I realized that I haven't written a fish poem. And this poem also led me to learn that when I start stories about my childhood, I may start talking about "me" or "I," but then I eventually shift into "we" and "us" because I did just about everything with my little brother. Interesting...
April 28, 2013
You said that
if all the stars aligned
and circumstances changed,
we could talk about it.
But you're forcing the stars
into this position
and pulling celestial legs
when all you need to say is:
"I want to."
You're forcing the stars
into this position
on your pantry shelf
because you already
hung the moon
on your doorknob.
I'm not saying
you can't tack the sun
to your corkboard,
but leave some warmth
for the rest of us.
You're forcing the stars
into this position
and Tom Cruise
is not a fan.
April 29, 2013
When I was little,
my grandpa took me fishing.
We stood on the pier,
and Grandpa held out
a styrofoam container
full of grubs.
I cringed
when the little white things
squirmed in the sawdust.
Grandpa speared the grub
and curled it around my hook.
I closed my eyes.
My favorite part was casting,
flicking the hook
out into the water
and listening for the plop.
Then reel it back in
before the bite.
Cast and reel.
"Writers fish for the right words like fisherman fish for, um, whatever those aquatic creatures with fins and gills are called."
- Jarod Kintz


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If your boyfriend is a gadget geek, you could get him some thing he's had his eye on for some time. It could be the latest watch with night eyesight or the newest edition of PlayStation or even an up-to-day design of the Iphone. If all this is way over your budget, you could get him a beautiful pen set from a nicely recognized brand or a pure leather-based wallet with his initials inscribed in it.I continuously hear a hissing audio in the correct ear. (because 2 many years). All other physique parameter are regular. I do not endure any other illness.In most cases, there is no specific therapy for ear and main sound. If your otolaryngologist.This is where you learn the skills to avoid you getting into a possibly dangerous place from you absence of understanding. There are so many things that the beginner diver needs to keep in mind and comprehend.The modern fly fishing started at the chalk streams of Hampshire. This is the location exactly where Izaak Walton, writer of ' The Compleat Angler' practiced fly fishing. Even today, the English carry on to undertake fly-fishing in the chalk streams, but because these streams are situated on privately owned and managed land, accessibility to the streams is scheduled. Fly fishing in the chalk streams will give you the genuine English fishing experience.Still trying to determine whether or not or not you ought to go scuba diving? Beneath is a rundown of tips to consider be aware of before you pull that old wetsuit out of your closet and let your aging - but certainly nonetheless sporty, body and mindset appreciate the leisure depths of foremost dive spots.The waters around the Caribbean are both attractive and hazardous. It will rely on the area that you are in. Tell somebody the time you are expected to be back. Continuously make certain there is somebody left powering in the boat if you are scuba diving singapore. If you go sailing make sure someone who understands the nearby waters accompanies you. In addition, check the weather predicts before you leave. If you are lookinf for remains make certain there is somebody with you. Don't go swimming, diving or on any other water primarily based activity until two hours following a food. Don't consume prior to swimming, diving or sailing.Cruises all through the Indian Ocean are also turning into more popular. This cruise leaves Hong Kong and has its first quit at the island metropolis of Sanya. This town has beautiful tropical beaches and is really the coaching ground for China's beach volleyball group.The quantity of actions available to you in Pittsburgh is really fantastic. Based on the time of yr you go to Pittsburgh, you may be treated to such activities as swimming, scuba diving singapore, golfing, hockey or a spa treatment. You can discover the numerous attractions within Pittsburgh, such as historic places like the Pittsburgh Museum and Pittsburgh Metropolis Hall. If you're looking for romantic actions, you'll be happy to know that in Pittsburgh, you can find horse drawn carriages and numerous intimate restaurants.Another diving website is the turtle cave. According to the legend, the dying turtles will swim into the hole and waiting around for loss of life. So you can see turtles all over the place in the gap. Thanks to Mr. David Show our coach, who supplied me professional diving skills and numerous helps. Or I can not finish all the programs and examinations in three times.I like a lot of them. Elephant Head Rock is awesome, it's simple to find Sharks there; well it is if you know exactly where to appear. Three Trees has some fantastic corals and a lot of fish, but my favorite sites are just north of the Similans, like Koh Bon, I have had some wicked dives with Mantas Rays there, and Richelieu Rock (the most well-known dive website in Thailand), as I've seen quite a couple of Whalesharks there.There are numerous choices like to function as a media diver, biological diver, marine science diver, tourism diver and so on. Choose what at any time you want but if you do strategy to turn out to be a diver then a program from PADI IDC is for you should go for in order to consider the initial stage. Becoming a professional scuba diver is a full time occupation and be prepared to function hard. With good coaching and experience, you will be able to be successful. In your scuba Sister island at PADI IDC, which extends from 6 months to 12 months, you will be offered concept and sensible classes both.Once on the sea mattress the activity was great. The different colours and species of fish was incredible. Once I got used to the depth and the breathing, and a couple of 'OK' checks from the teacher we proceeded with a brief swim west. What an encounter. At 1 point we even arrived throughout a Barracuda.I hadn't dived for just short of 2 years and was truly searching forward to a dive on a well known vacation island. Because of baggage allowances, I'd determined not to consider the bulk of my equipment, opting to hire it out there rather of the trouble of getting my gear serviced before I travelled. And I'm happy that I did!


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What is there not to love about a chocolate tart? The soft chocolate filling compliments the crispy pastry case perfectly. This is a great dessert to make if you have guests coming over because it serves six people, and you can make it look nice on the plate.
You only need three simple ingredients to make the filling: tofu, dark chocolate and maple syrup. Yes, tofu! Don't ask me how it works, it just does: when it is blended with the chocolate and maple syrup, it tastes as good as any other chocolate tart (if not better).
You will need an eight-inch circular cake/flan tin with a loose bottom. You will also need a food processor/chopper.
- 100g butter/margarine/dairy-free butter
- 200g plain flour/gluten free flour
- 2 tbsp cold water
Chocolate Filling
- 120g 70% cocoa dark chocolate (one bar and a bit)
- 349g silken tofu (from Sainsbury's)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Chopped nuts and freeze-dried strawberries are an optional extra to decorate. The chocolate drag on the plate is Choc Shot liquid chocolate (dairy-free), that I got from the supermarket.
Pastry Case
I feel like most people will know how to make and bake a pastry case so I won't explain it here. Please click –HERE-, if you would like to follow a method from the BBC website.
Chocolate Filling
Once you have made your pastry case you can make the chocolate filling.
- Put a couple of inches of water into a small saucepan. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer
- Break the chocolate into small chunks and put into a suitable bowl. Place the bowl on the top of the saucepan to melt the chocolate. Stir the chocolate often to ensure it doesn't burn. Remove from the heat once it has melted.
- Take the tofu out of the packaging. Lay it onto a clean all purpose kitchen cloth
- Wrap the cloth around the tofu and gently squeeze out as much liquid as you can (don't squeeze too hard because the cloth with split)
- Transfer the tofu to the food processor/chopper. Blitz it for a minute so it becomes creamy
- Add the melted chocolate and maple syrup in with the tofu. Blitz again until everything is well combined- you might need to spoon down the sides
- Spoon the chocolate mixture into baked pastry case and use a spatula to smooth over. Sprinkle over the nuts if using
- Transfer to the fridge and chill for a few hours until the filling has set
- Finally, cut into six portions and serve!
Top tip: if you don't want to make a tart, you can make a mouse- use 100g of chocolate instead of 120g.
I hope you have enjoyed this recipe and that is has inspired you to get busy in your kitchen! Let me know if you have used tofu in a dessert recipe before.
What is your favourite type of tart?


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Not that many years ago, vibrators used to be something which would be hidden away in your bedside drawer, not to be talked about, and you hoped to God that anyone who could hear it would think you were avidly brushing your teeth! Owning a vibrator is no longer something to be ashamed of and in fact it can bring several benefits into your life, not the least of which is some amazing orgasms.
Think about it ladies, you need a vibrator in your life because if you don't know what turns you on and exactly just which 'spot' does it for you, then how are you going to be able to explain/show that to someone else. Sexual self-discovery is a necessary step on the road to complete sexual enjoyment, both by yourself, and with a partner. Masturbation is normal and natural and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
If you are nervous about beginning to use a vibrator, then be gentle on yourself to start with. Don't buy something which is huge and scary looking, instead go for something slightly more slim-line, until you start to get used to the sometimes 'electric' sensations using a vibrator can bring. You will find that it's not too intense if you run the vibrator along the sides of the clitoris at first, as direct clitoral stimulation can be just too much for some women, and actually make them sore or irritated. However, if you have used a vibrator before, then you should be okay with a little experimentation.
It's very freeing to be able to masturbate with a vibrator as there is no need to take anyone else's feelings or needs into consideration and you can concentrate entirely on your own sexual pleasure. And because of that, you will often find that you will be a lot quicker actually gaining an orgasm. Using a vibrator is highly recommended for those women who do experience difficulty in attaining an orgasm as it does teach you how much pressure to use, and which points are the best for you. This knowledge can then be shared with your partner, or, if you have the confidence, you can actually show him exactly which places are best for you. Don't be shy about this either; many men are turned on by the idea of seeing their partner use a vibrator and they are unlikely to be shocked.
And once you know how much pressure you can take and where, then you can start to experiment with different sizes and intensities of speed, etc. If you would like to have some internal stimulation, then a vibrator is also ideal for this. If you use a vibrator with twin shafts, one can be placed internally and the other can be used to stimulate the clitoris at the same time. You will find that orgasm is usually swift and very intense.
If you have found in the past that it's hard for you to achieve orgasm, then believe me ladies, you really do need a vibrator in your life. They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, to fit just what you need to turn you on the most. You can even get a vibrator that looks like a tube of lipstick to keep it with you in your purse at all times, and be prepared when the mood strikes! Don't hesitate and think about getting one today; the road to sexual freedom is right there in that little buzzing delight!


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The Five Star Mattress Esteemed collection features our VertiCoil™ Edge Innerspring
The Esteemed Collection is designed to provide enhanced comfort with proper support, with our VertiCoil™ Edge innerspring – a patent-pending coil design that provides 35% increased surface coverage when compared to other value-priced innerspring systems. More surface coverage results in an increased ability to react and conform to the individual contours of each person's body.
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