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Walking Toward Conflict
At the top of one of Rio de Janeiro's favela shantytowns—one of several recently occupied by heavily armed military police units—an uneasy gathering begins. Where moments before children chased a ball, now local leaders on several sides of Rio's long and complex social divide assemble to hesitantly, courageously look at each other and at what they have in common. The gathering includes members of resident associations, local shopkeepers, elders, youth leaders, police, and members of the drug gangs that, until recently, controlled the running of community life.
A few short weeks before, these same actors had met in the same place but in a completely different way: enmity across class and social divides had exploded into petrol bombs, rubber bullets, and serious injury. Strategies of repression and revolt came to blows; outrage, pain, and fear followed. As the Brazilian saying goes, "we've seen this film before."
Now those present at the gathering form a circle. This simplest, most ancient of social patterns describes an intention—to recognize the other, to share meaning, to invite truth-telling. Guided by precise questions drawn on the wall for all to see, the participants edge forward in that most counter-intuitive of social discourses: dialogue. An occasional hand is raised in emphasis, while the other remains firmly on a military-grade weapon. This is not a truce. It is a new way to engage, a rediscovered force with the potential to transform social reality. As one participant describes in a break, "It's hard. I still remember when he shot my brother. But this is different. When he tries to understand me, we are less enemies. I can see in his eyes it's the same for him."
In less time than it had taken for the previous month's riot to make the evening news, a strategy is agreed upon: a set of voluntary agreements that respond to the key concerns of those present. The parties also agree on a time frame for the implementation and evaluation of the agreements.
The structure and process that guided the meeting that evening began to emerge almost two decades earlier, at the height of police and gang conflict in the mid-1990s. In the years that followed, I worked with others in Brazil to develop an integrated, systemic response to painful conflict, crime, and disagreement. This response encompasses both a unique restorative practice and a specific approach to creating the systemic conditions within which such a restorative practice, and its results, can emerge. As a coordinated whole, this specific response—known as Restorative Circles—represents less a defined procedure and more a dynamically shifting investigation into the power of community self-responsibility and personal responsiveness to the interdependent web of our lives.
Restorative Circles have been extensively used in schools, court systems, prisons, families, and organizations—and more recently in faith communities, hospitals, universities, and development work. In each of these varied settings, as in each unique subculture in which restorative practices develop, the forms necessarily shift. Nevertheless, the defining characteristics of Restorative Circles remain rooted in this practice's community origins in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.
One defining characteristic relates to how, and whom, we see as being in conflict. From history book writers to modern mediation many tend to see conflict as occurring between two opposing parties, whether individuals or groups. When seen through the perspective of attributing blame, either one party is seen as having committed an offense of which the other is a victim, or both are seen as culpable of mutual aggression. Our formal and informal justice systems seek to define who has done wrong, or who has done the most wrong. However, from the very first experiments involving Restorative Circles with favela youth, it was clear that there were three—not two—parties playing key roles in both the development and the attempted suppression of conflict. This third group—the "conflict community"—is much more than a group of family members, neighbors, colleagues, or witnesses. Indirectly affected by the harm that has been done, community members also contribute to the conditions within which the conflict has occurred. Moreover, they are invested in sustainable transformation, as they recognize the cost to themselves of continued disconnection between people with whom they share community. These three perspectives and their creative solutions are essential voices in a comprehensive response to conflict.
A restorative perspective also recognizes the multiplicity of experience that often accompanies painful conflict, in which many—if not all—parties see themselves as having been wronged, and may simultaneously see others as having offended them. As an imprisoned youth told me, "The only difference between me and the other guy is the time the cops showed up. If they'd have arrived ten minutes earlier, he'd be locked up, and I'd be outside." At the same time, Restorative Circles identify clear distinctions between those who committed the acts in question, and those who bore their brunt. New terminology is required to reflect this new way of seeing. In conversation with residents I coined "author" and "receiver," not as synonyms for offender and victim, but in recognition of who did what and of the possible plurality of victimhood among those involved.
Another distinctive feature of Restorative Circles—developed from necessity—is their focus on recovering the ability of participants to effectively communicate while meeting in the Circle. The pain of misunderstanding and fear can significantly impair the ability of people to accurately hear what others are saying, or even to hear themselves with clarity. Thoughts that diminish the humanity of opponents further complicate matters. While restorative justice is justly valued for giving all parties—and crucially those who seem to have suffered most—a voice, our early gatherings around conflict revealed the limitations of presuming that truths expressed were heard as the speaker intended. In fact, I soon noticed that a facilitated process of mutual comprehension creates the basis for looking at what was done, and learning from it, without further antagonizing those recalling the acts committed.
The recognition of our process as a restorative practice did not come until much later. Without knowledge of sister practices already in use around the world, Restorative Circles had developed to share many of the same basic characteristics. Like other restorative practices, it had roots in the most marginalized communities in society. And like these other practices, it sought to bring together those who had rediscovered, often tragically, that their actions had made a difference in the lives of others, and could therefore do so again, this time for mutual benefit and greater community safety. Like them, it had also reaffirmed the logic of the circle as a space that welcomes truth-telling.
Thus, referring to such restorative encounters as circles is less a description of the form in which participants gather than a description of the intention to share power. For when the social roles that distinguish and separate us become less important than our shared humanity, the implicit threat of punishment for speaking moral truths diminishes. In a courtroom Restorative Circle, a community member objected to her son's explanation of his motives for assaulting a couple in the street. The adolescent replied to her, "You can believe me, Mom, because I'm not scared. I lied to the judge because it was dangerous not to. It's not dangerous to be truthful here."
A key to the growing understanding of how to design such safe spaces—ones where necessary, and at times uncomfortable, truths can be spoken, heard, and integrated—is a recognition of how, when coordinated with others in a community, home, or work setting, new habits of behavior can create environments supportive of just processes and restorative outcomes. Restorative practices are strengthened to the extent that the systemic contexts in which they function serve the same goals. When communities experience direct access to justice systems, and such systems are dynamically responsive to their needs, our ways of approaching conflict begin to edge beyond seeking individual reparation and resolution, and toward questioning how social conditions can be co-created to serve community life, meet our sense of justice, and actively support the well-being of ourselves and others.
This brings us back to the immediate question of our life with others. It invites us to do that most unexpected thing—to walk toward, and not away from, conflict. Because doing so takes us toward, rather than away from, each other, it becomes a seed of new or renovated community. This is what occurred on that Rio hilltop. This is what I had heard months beforehand in the tired, pained, and ultimately transformative words of a man who responded to my question of why he agreed to participate in the Circle: "I cannot say I want to go. I do not want to look at the face of the mother who lost her child because of what my child did. I would rather try and forget. But I will be at the Circle because my God wants me to go."
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Barter, Dominic. 2012. Walking Toward Conflict. Tikkun 27(1): 21.
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What to see around Posada GornaHere are some recommended places to see in the surrounding area:
- • Haczow Church (6.6 mi/10.7 km from the city center)
- • Lesny Debina Park (7.9 mi/12.8 km from the city center)
When to visit Posada GornaDo you want to know the ideal time of year to visit? Here's a list of the seasonal weather norms to help with trip planning:
Seasonal temperature averages
- • January-March: 49°F day, 22°F night
- • April-June: 73°F day, 35°F night
- • July-September: 75°F day, 44°F night
- • October-December: 60°F day, 26°F night
- • January-March: 0.12 inches
- • April-June: 0.35 inches
- • July-September: 0.39 inches
- • October-December: 0.16 inches


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Monday, February 7, 2011
Concussed Tiger Parents
Last week as I was checking out at CVS, this cover caught my eye. What I found most interesting was the smaller headline at the top: "Health Special: Kids and concussions." I don't normally read Time (given my weekly reading of The Economist, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, and People [quite a diverse collection, I know], not to mention my monthly magazine subscriptions and my daily Internet routine, I have little, well, time) but the juxtaposition of these two stories meant I had to pick up the issue.
In the magazine itself the two stories appear back-to-back. I figure on some level this must have been deliberate by the editors. But, then again, maybe not, given that the concussions piece was likely in the works for some time. In any event all these youth concussions, on some level, are the result of American Tiger parents enrolling their kids in competitive sports in the hopes of snagging an NCAA scholarship or a spot in the pros. Before the professionalization of youth sports (think paid coaches, year-round seasons, and early specialization) concussions were the result of child's play on playgrounds and during recess. Now they are the stuff of lawsuits and stress.
Interestingly, in that same week's issue of The New Yorker, Ben McGrath wrote a great piece on concussions and the NFL. The youth component is implied, but the connection between excessive competition, athletics, and injury is clear. When will others see the connections and start devising solutions, like better credentialing of trainers/coaches in youth sports and a limitation of the hours kids can engage in these fun but dangerous activities?
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- AnonymousMon Feb 07, 10:44:00 PM EST
Early specialization in sports must contribute to injury.ReplyDelete
Absolutely-- especially when it comes to overuse injuries.ReplyDelete
Smart. But how do you regulate the number of hours a kid engages in these activities? For better or worse, it's kind of up to the parents, no?ReplyDelete
@RRC- I am going to blog about the answer to your question tomorrow. It is such a good one, it deserves its own post!ReplyDelete
I'm pretty sure whenever I hear about youth sports injuries, the talk is not about kids doing less hours, but rather how to make even better gear so they can play just as much but with fewer lost teeth / concussions / broken bones / etc.ReplyDelete
Val- You are so one of my most loyal readers!ReplyDelete
I agree a lot is about making it so people can play more when it comes to equipment.
However, there is also a lot of talk about cross-training. Again, this may be the same number of hours, but it's decreasing hours in specific sports.


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Saturday, October 5, 2013
A Letter To Jason Voorhees: What I Learned After Watching Crystal Lake Memories
Dear Jason:
Hey, it's Chad. You know, that guy who has talked so much crap about those 12 movies you've starred in over the course of 33 years? Yeah, for years I've just ripped you a new one and decided at an early age that I was strictly Team Freddy(who totally won at the end of Freddy Vs. Jason, btw.). And while you found your way around my childhood including the NES video game and afternoon viewings of Friday the 13th movies on Saturday "Creature Features" double features, I still felt you were the weakest character in slasher history. It was never anything personal, I just like my villains with charisma and characteristics that I can find entertaining. And you, well, let's be fair, do not have those qualities. So you can see where I'm coming from.
However, last night I popped in the Crystal Lake Memories. In case you haven't seen it, it's the documentary that covers your entire cinematic career. I have to admit, as a lover of documentaries covering pop culture, I was heavily intrigued. The team behind the Nightmare on Elm Street documentary "Never Sleep Again" was in charge of covering all your movies, so I knew it would be a great 7 hours. And between last night and this morning, I haven't been able to watch all of it, but I've gotten through a good half of the dvd.
And I have to admit, I have a brand new respect for you...
From your small beginnings to massive success to your crazy fights with the MPAA board and your transition from Paramount to New Line and everything in between, I feel that your story from script to screen is definitely just as important as your story on the screen. I never even knew half the malarkey you had to go through and half the problems you've had. Also, having a fresh new way of looking at your origin story of being a child bullied and picked on was needed for me to accept you as a true-blue slasher with an important story. So, I was wrong. Wrong, wrong, wrong. The origin story and your relationship with your mother and why you kill definitely opened my eyes to a point that I no longer feel your below Freddy or Jigsaw or other charismatic icons of cinema. Because, well...in your own right, your silence after being constantly picked on is kind of your own personality on it's own. And I can respect that. So no longer will I mock you for a silent killer.
And a point I've never understood was the huge backlash against Ken Kirzinger being casted in Freddy vs. Jason. I always knew everyone loved when Kane Hodder played you for a few movies. And I don't blame them. Kane added a brutality and a emotionless killing machine mentality to make you stand out from the normal, boring, cookie cutter slashers of the day. And that's how most fans wanted to see you portrayed on the big screen. And while I do think Ken did a great job, Kane's downright nasty nature would've been amazing to see. That and the diehard fans deserved to see their favorite Jason fighting Robert Englund as my hero, Freddy.
I also was never aware of your incredible struggle with the MPAA. Through all the edits your movies had to go through just to get to the big screen. I never knew how many scenes ended up on the cutting room floor. And some amazing scenes ended up on that floor. I have to say between your big screen debut to your field trip to space, you just haven't been able to catch a break. That kinda blows. All things considered, it seems you couldn't even get respect from them either. And while Siskel and Ebert blowtorched your movies, you never gave up on the fight to stay true to yourself and pave the way for all slashers. And that's the mark of a true champion!
So, while I won't be the world's biggest Friday fanatic and will always be Team Freddy, I have a lot more appreciation for what you've accomplished and why you are cinema's favorite silent killer. And now, with this new found respect, maybe I'll be a lot more open to looking at placing your movies on my dvd shelf next to Freddy and Jigsaw.
So, let's leave the past in the past and start over. Is that ok? I can admit when I'm wrong and can be closed minded on certain things...
Maybe it'll take time for wounds to heal.
Chad E. Young
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Kirby Puckett has caused almost as many nervous breakdowns among American League pitching staffs this season as he did the day he stepped on a scale for Minnesota Twins officials in February at Tinker Field.
Puckett sent trainers scrambling to revive alarmed Manager Ray Miller when he weighed in at a fleshy, 212 pounds. Apparently on the Tommy Lasorda Diet, Puckett had gained a whopping 17 pounds during the winter, give or take a few doughnuts.


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I ordered one from a local nursery and it arrived yesterday evening.
The tree is hugeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
It can't fit in my arbor :(
I planted it somewhere else :((
Good luck with the bunga kertas (I cannot spell it right in English). They can climb but might take longer time before they climb and have to train them I guess. My mama bunga kertas has already made it self at home on the rooftop and spreading itself at the rooftop tiles at least 3metres. Maybe the passionfruit needs a lot of pruning to train it to climb the arbor. Might one to google "espalier'.
I'm so sorry the passion fruit tree didn't work out. Yeah, it can't fit into the little hole in your arbor. If it is the passion fruit passiflora, you will be rewarded with healthy-giving fruits. I'm trying to grow the scarlet passiflora and I planted it in a flower pot, hopefully it will vine around my house fence.
Bougainvillea with hard woody stems are more difficult to train and these are usually grown in pots, even as bonsai. Nowadays, there are some varieties of bougainvillea that have softer green branches and variegated leaves. They are easy to train and you can bend and 'spiral' the branch. You can even make them cascade down from a certain height. The nursery owner will be able to tell you which one, if you are not sure when buying from seedling. The next step is proper pruning. For this method you can easily get from gardening books or google search.
Morning Glory is a fast grower, like a wildflower or weed here, depending on which variety. It would be a joy to see the flowers opening to greet you every morning! Have a happy weekend ;-)
Too bad you couldn't plant where you planned.
It looks like a lovely color ofblossom. I could use some passion. Ha.
Bougainvillea can be trained well. A friend did it by retaining just a stem and let it grew as long as it could. Then while the stem was still small, he wound it round the pole and tied.
Thank you all for the lovely comments and courages (yes i need them) and teaching me on how to train a Bougainvillea to climb, appreciate very much.
Malay-Kadazan girl: I can imagine how beautiful your mama's house is with lotza lotza blooms around!
Autumn Belle: The nursery owner told me the one i bought is the same with the one i wanted to buy (with fragrance). I know they are not the same, but i couldn't find Purple Passion Flower anywhere here :( Another X#$@! is that the contractor left only this little hole (alamak) for the plant. It was too late when i saw it back from work :((
Rosey: I also have Morning Glory as you suggested earlier... i think i'm too greedy and wanted them all, haha.
Bangchik: I see some people make the Bougainvillea as tree and it is so beautiful. I don't know did i do it right to tie the stems this way? Let's see how it grows later :)


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Frank Soden's meticulously restored 1931 slate-gray Model A Ford truck took the Walter V. Rutherford Memorial Trophy for the second year in a row yesterday at the weekend Heart of Bucks Auto Show on War Memorial Field in Doylestown.
The trophy goes to the car in the show in the best condition. It is chosen from the senior division, which means the car has won at least one award at an American Antique Car Club national show.


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Related Information for Pereza Nowadays, Pereza is one of the "coolest" groups in Spanish music. Pereza is composed by the guitarrist Ruben (ex Buenas Noches Rose) and the bassist Leiva (ex Malahierba). In their concerts they play with another guitarrist called Pitu and a drummer called Rober.They have released six albums: "Pereza", "Algo para cantar", "Animales", "Los amigos de los animales", "Aproximaciones" and "Aviones"... read more


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Frostbite occurs when skin tissue and blood vessels are damaged from exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius).
It most commonly affects the toes, fingers, earlobes, chin, cheeks and nose - body parts that are often left uncovered in cold temperatures. Frostbite can occur gradually or rapidly.
The speed with which it progresses depends upon how cold or windy the conditions are, and how long you are exposed to those conditions.
Several factors can contribute to the progression of frostbite:
- Length of time a person is exposed to the cold
- Temperature outside
- Force of the wind (wind chill factor)
- Humidity in the air
- Wetness of skin, clothing, shoes and shelter
- Ingestion of alcohol and other drugs
- High altitudes
- Ethnic origin (those from warmer climates will be more susceptible)
Frostbite is recognized to have three stages of progression:
In this stage, the body experiences a 'pins and needles' sensation with the skin turning very white and soft. There may also be some throbbing and aching. No blistering occurs. This stage produces no permanent damage and may be reversed by soaking in warm water or blowing on to the affected area.
Superficial Frostbite:
In this stage, blistering may occur. The skin begins to feel numb, waxy and icy. Ice crystals form in the skin cells and the rest of the skin stays supple.
Deep Frostbite:
This is the most serious stage of frostbite. In this stage, blood vessels, muscles, tendons, nerves and bone can become frozen.
No feeling is experienced in the affected area and there is usually no blistering. This stage, in severe cases, can lead to permanent damage because of blood clots and gangrene. Serious infection and loss of limbs frequently occurs after frostbite reaches this stage. However, even with deep frostbite, some frozen limbs may be saved if medical help can be sought quickly.
The prevention of frostbite can be achieved with sensible precautions such as:
Wear Proper Outdoor Clothing
Proper outdoor clothing for winter weather insulates the person from the cold. It is designed to let perspiration evaporate and provides protection against wind, rain and snow.
It is advisable to wear several layers of light, loose clothing that will trap air, yet provide adequate ventilation.
This is better protection than bulky or heavy clothing. Best fabrics for the cold are wool, polyester substitutes and water-repellent materials (not waterproof, which holds in perspiration).
It is well known that most body heat is lost through the head, so hats, hoods, scarves, earmuffs and facemasks are good protection.
Wearing two pairs of socks - wool is best, or cotton socks with a pair of wool on top, will protect the toes. Wear well-fitted boots that are high enough to cover the ankles.
Hand coverings are vital. Mittens are warmer than gloves, but may limit finger mobility so it may be worth wearing lightweight gloves under mittens to ensure protection if it is necessary to take the mittens off to use the fingers.
Ensure that clothing and boots are not tight. Any decrease in blood flow will make it harder to keep the body parts warm and so increases the risk of frostbite.
Treating Frostbite
In a survival situation there are several things you can do to help alleviate some of the symptoms and prevent further problems.
Outdoor treatment is relatively simple. Initially, shelter the victim from the cold and move them to a warmer place. Look for signs of hypothermia (lowered body temperature) and treat accordingly.
All wet clothing should be removed and replaced by dry clothing, if available. Wrapping the areas affected in sterile gauze, if available, is recommended.
However if these are not available, wrapping in any dry material will help protect the wounds. Elevate the frostbitten area.
Rapid re-warming has proven to be the most important treatment method. However, there is some controversy surrounding the re-warming process.
Some people believe that re-warming should occur only after being transported to a medical centre. Others suggest that rapid re-warming should occur in the field, running the risk of possibly refreezing the affected body part.
It is probably best to take your own medical advice on this, as both have their merits. Another treatment should be to place cotton or cut up pieces of clothing between the toes or fingers. DO NOT BURST BLISTERS, as you will increase risk of infection.
When re-warming, the water should be warmed to approximately 104°F (40°C). After warming the water, if you place your hand in the water and immediately have to take it out, it is too hot. At 104 degrees, a person can leave their hand in the water for an extended period of time without feeling pain.
As the area thaws, it is common to experience intense pain and tingling or burning in the affected area.
Frostbite - a Serious Disabling Condition
Frostbite can be a serious, disabling condition that can all too easily lead to further and more severe health issues.
Properly designed clothing is an absolute must for anyone who is considering venturing out of doors in a potentially hostile and cold environment.
This clothing must be designed for the conditions. Going to your local clothing shop and asking for something warm is not the answer.
Yes they may cost more, but how much are your fingers and toes worth to you?
Remember that as far as frostbite is concerned, prevention is definitely better than cure.


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|Download the 2014 World Aids Day Campaign Toolkit and Guiding Messages Booklet (600.85 kB)
World AIDS Day is commemorated each year on the 1st of December and is an opportunity for every community to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV and remember those who have died.
The UNAIDS World AIDS Day theme for 2011 to 2015 is: "Getting to Zero". This year, South Africa will focus on ZERO DISCRIMINATION, without losing sight of the other 'zeroes', Zero new HIV infections; and Zero AIDS related deaths. We call on all South Africans to join our campaign for World Aids Day 2014: Zero Stigma, Zero Discrimination.
The aim of this campaign is to ensure that the rights of people living with HIV and AIDS are not violated, and that discrimination on the basis of HIV, AIDS and TB is not only reduced, but ultimately eliminated.
South Africa has been relentless in its mission to turn the HIV, AIDS, and TB epidemics around and there are notable achievements to celebrate. A review of our efforts in addressing the HIV and AIDS epidemic over the past 20 years, paints a mixed picture. There have been many scientific advances in HIV treatment and we now have a much better understanding of the virus More people are receiving antiretroviral treatment, which means HIV infection rates are decreasing There is also a scientific optimism around the benefits of treatment as prevention, and progress towards a cure and vaccine.
However, despite these advances, stigma and discrimination still persist for many people living with, or affected by HIV. World AIDS Day 2014 is an opportunity for all South Africans to remind themselves that HIV is still a reality and that it is incumbent on all of us to continue fighting prejudice, stigma and discrimination.
Mongezi Sosibo, 23 years, student, loves writing. Upon discovering his status, he accused one of his girlfriends of infecting him.
"I stigmatised people living with HIV, until I became HIV positive"
Stigma and discrimination can be as devastating as the illness itself and may mean abandonment by a partner or family, social exclusion, job and property loss, school expulsion, denial of medical services, lack of care and support, and violence for those affected by them. These consequences, or fear of them, mean that people are less likely to come in for HIV testing, disclose their HIV status to others, adopt HIV preventive behaviour or access treatment, care and support.
Every sexually active South African is at risk of contracting HIV. We call on all South Africans to recognise that HIV and AIDS are chronic diseases, and that people living with HIV can have full and happy lives. We each have a responsibility to treat those who are struggling with an HIV-positive diagnosis with compassion, those struggling with AIDS with care, and ourselves and our sexual partners with respect.
Addressing stigma and discrimination is important in mitigating the impact of HIV.
Fear of stigma prevents people from knowing their status. People are fearful of going to a clinic or HIV testing service because they don't want their neighbours to gossip about them. Some do not disclose to their partners because they are afraid of being abandoned. If we all know and share our status and disclose without fear of judgment or rejection, we can conquer the disease.
Fear of stigma puts people with HIV at risk: It is not easy to receive an HIV-positive diagnosis. Even though treatment is available there is no cure for HIV. People have to learn to live with a chronic disease and manage the side effects of the drugs. It is a heavy burden for anyone to carry alone. Many people have suicidal thoughts or even attempt suicide as a result of the stigma they suffer or fear.
Fear of stigma prevents people from accessing treatment: Fear of being seen at the clinic, or fear that a family member or loved one may find the drugs and discover the truth stops people from accessing the treatment that is their right and could lower the levels of HIV in their bodies. People who access treatment can live long and full lives, have HIV-negative babies and HIV-negative partners. Stigma may also compel people to conceal medicines, which could result in inconsistent doses.
Stigma and discrimination affect women and girls disproportionately
Women tend to experience greater stigma and discrimination than men, and are more likely to experience it in its harshest and most damaging form. They also often have fewer resources to cope with it. Gender-based violence is a consequence of stigma faced most often by women. Women and girls have reported violence at the hands of their partners when requesting that they use condoms, making use of voluntary testing and counselling, refusing sex within or outside a relationship or when they reveal an HIV-positive diagnosis.
Magnified effects among socially vulnerable groups
Stigma and discrimination are daily realities for people living with HIV and for people belonging to groups that are particularly vulnerable to HIV infection. Such groups include sex workers, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, prisoners, and people with tuberculosis. Members of these groups are already stigmatised and are likely to face more discrimination than others when diagnosed with HIV, including being refused services. The layered stigma that people in these groups experience further heightens the challenge of meeting their needs with respect to HIV. They may avoid, or delay, seeking help for fear of being "found out", humiliated, and/or treated differently by health workers, and in some instances are prosecuted and imprisoned.
Cindy Pivacic, 56. Her partner infected her whilst he was aware of his HIV status.
"It took me six years to actually go public about my status. Rejection, that I think is probably the greatest fear that you are going to be rejected, however, after the six years I decided well you know what, if people don't want to be around me well, I don't need them. "
A sustained dialogue around stigma and discrimination among South Africans must take place over the next year, starting on World AIDS Day 2014. Two programmes have been launched to reduce, and ultimately eliminate, stigma and discrimination.
The Stigma Index
SANAC's People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLHIV) sector – National Association for People Living with AIDS (NAPWA), Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) and Positive Living Women's Network – together with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), WITS Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (WRHI), Deutsche Gesellschaftfür Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), SANAC and the Department of Health are working together to undertake the first National Stigma Index Survey among PLHIV in 18 districts across South Africa (two per province). This study will include over 10 000 participants who are HIV positive and older than 15 years.
The Stigma Index will measure self-reported stigma and discrimination experienced by PLHIV and will ultimately inform the development and implementation of national policies and programmes that protect the rights of PLHIV. An update on the survey will be released on World Aids Day 2014 and it is anticipated that the final report will be released by April 2015.
The implementation of a stigma reduction programme
A provincial Stigma Index Survey was undertaken between October 2011 and August 2012 in the Eastern Cape and involved a sample of 799 people living with HIV, drawn from three local municipalities in the OR Tambo district: King Sabatha Dalindyebo, Nyandeni and Ngquza.
To respond effectively to this provincial Stigma Index and the national Stigma Survey, which is currently underway, key role players, which include SANAC's PLHIV sector and the Provincial Council on AIDS, will develop a co-ordinated stigma and discrimination strategy in the Eastern Cape. It will inform the development of a model for the work of partners at both provincial and national levels once the national Stigma Index has been completed.
No policy or law can alone combat HIV and AIDS related discrimination. All South Africans must confront the fear-based messages and biased social attitudes, to reduce discrimination and stigmatisation of people living with HIV and AIDS.
This strategy encompasses a long-term approach that will take into consideration the findings of the National Stigma Index Survey and the development of a countrywide stigma reduction programme with the involvement of the PLHIV sector. The following activities will be included in this strategy: to underline the theme: Zero Stigma and Discrimination Mobilise South Africans to recognise and protect the human rights of people living with HIV and AIDS.
- Begin a series of community dialogues on stigma and discrimination, led by people living with HIV.
- Create a more enabling environment through the visibility of people with HIV and AIDS as part of any society.
- The tagline "I can't change my HIV status" is a way to say that an HIV positive individual must be able to disclose his or her HIV status, without fear or prejudice
- The tagline "you can change your attitude" challenges people to reflect on their attitude towards people living with HIV and if it is negative, to change it.
- The tagline: Zero Stigma, Zero Discrimination challenges all South Africans to reduce, and ultimately eliminate, stigma and discrimination.
- Revive and sustain the HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) Campaign. Successful treatment will make it possible to live a fulfilled, long life with HIV, and people will be more willing to be tested for HIV, to disclose their status, and to seek care if necessary.
Koketso Mokhetoa, 23 years. She was born HIV positive and doctors told she would not make it past 13 years of age and she would not have any children. Today she is 23 and a mother to a healthy HIV-negative baby.
"I met a guy by the name of Tyrone and I told him about being HIV positive, he didn't really take it well, honestly speaking he didn't , so we both did a couple's test, and he still couldn't believe it, but then the support groups helped him a lot… helped us a lot"
Watch and share visual material: A group of HIV-positive people have told their stories and experiences of stigma and discrimination. These are not stories of despair and hopelessness, but stories of courage and hope, and tell of how key people in their lives helped them to overcome challenges. These stories have been captured on video, in photographs and in text. They are available free of charge on the SANAC website for civil society, the private sector, media and others to use in their World AIDS Day campaigns.
The SANAC website – www.sanac.org.za. The SANAC website provides information about the campaign and its activities. The stories, a calendar of events and a section for downloadable material and ideas for World AIDS Day 2014 are available on the website. The following materials are available to download and can be used in conjunction with the toolkit:
- Email / banner: I can't change my HIV status, but you can change your attitude
- Poster: To encourage everyone to act against HIV stigma and discrimination
- Pull Up and Stage banners: To brand World AIDS Day programme events/venues
- Leaflet: To encourage everyone to act against stigma and discrimination and popularise key messages
- Social media banners: To promote messages through social media
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Zero-stigma-ZeroDiscrimination. Like the page, invite Facebook friends to the page and participate/contribute in the discussions. Share photos and messages in the photo gallery
- Twitter handle on World AIDS Day: #ZEROHIVSTIGMA
- HIV Testing Services: See SANAC website for your closest testing facility
Template for submitting information to the National Calendar of Events:
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Wiggle supports Action Medical Research's star-studded evening which hopes to raise over £100,000
Children's charity Action Medical Research announces support from UK's No.1 online cycle and tri-sport retailer, Wiggle, for its third annual Champions of CycleSport dinner on Thursday 22 November.
This star-studded event celebrates Action Medical Research's passion for all things cycling. Some of the biggest names on two wheels will be in attendance including Chris Boardman MBE, Sarah Storey, Joanna Roswell, Ben Swift, Jody Cundy and Dani King and a whole host of other champions to be announced post Tour de France.
These champions are set to join over 450 guests at The Hurlingham Club, a prestigious members-only club in central London.
Wiggle serves customers in over 90 countries worldwide with FREE delivery and is committed to making cycling accessible for every level of rider by providing the biggest selection of products and brands at excellent value through its award-winning website.
Adam Ryan, Head of Product Marketing at Wiggle says: "Wiggle is very pleased to be supporting Action Medical Research with its Champions of CycleSport Dinner. Action Medical Research is an incredible charity funding vital research for babies and children affected by disease and disability. We look forward to using our mutual love of cycling as a participation sport to help raise awareness and funds amongst our customers for this great charity and the fantastic work they do. We hope this is the start of a long and prosperous partnership for years to come."
David Graham, Head of Community Fundraising, says "Action Medical Research is delighted to have Wiggle on board as event sponsors for its very special evening celebrating all that is great about UK cycling. We are very excited about the possibilities the relationship can bring to both the event and the charity."
Last year Action Medical Research's Champions of CycleSport dinner was attended by the UK's cycling elite including Mark Cavendish, Chris Boardman, David Millar and Graeme Obree and raised a fantastic £100,000 to help sick babies, children with disabilities and those suffering from a rare disease. Guests enjoyed the chance to mingle with their heroes and bid on a whole host of money-can't-buy cycling and desirable items in the live and silent auctions.
Money raised by the charity helps fund medical research into conditions affecting babies and children. Research currently being supported by Action Medical Research includes work around meningitis, epilepsy, cerebral palsy and premature birth, as well as some very rare and distressing conditions that severely affect children.
The event is now sold out.
For more information on the Champions of CycleSport Dinner, go to www.action.org.uk/wiggle
For more details on Action Medical Research cycling events, go to www.action.org.uk/cycling
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Action Medical Research - the leading UK-wide medical research charity dedicated to helping babies and children - is celebrating 60 years of vital research in 2012. We've been funding medical breakthroughs since we began in 1952 and have spent more than £100 million on research that has helped save thousands of children's lives and changed many more. Today, we continue to find and fund the very best medical research to help stop the suffering of babies and children caused by disease and disability. We want to make a difference in:
• tackling premature birth and treating sick and vulnerable babies
• helping children affected by disability, disabling conditions and infections
• targeting rare diseases that together severely affect many forgotten children.
But there is still so much more to do. Make 2012 a special year and help fund more life-changing research for some of the UK's sickest babies and children.


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More calcium and vitamin D may aid weight managementSep 14, 2010Previous research has shown that lacking Vitamin D leads to a higher concentration of fat at the expense of muscle and that if you lack calcium, the body's great regulator "the hypothalamus" will not shut down your appetite. New research adds to the evidence supporting a role for a leaner-trimmer body by showing that increasing intakes of calcium and higher blood levels of vitamin D may boost weight loss according to the findings from a two-year clinical trial. Average calcium intakes of 580 milligrams per day and blood levels of vitamin D of 30.2 nanograms per milliliter were associated with 5.3 kg weight loss over the two years of intervention, according to the findings.
The B-Complex Vitamins B6, B12 and Folic Acid cut the number of people in half with accelerated brain shrinkage decreasing the risk of Alzheimer's diseaseSep 13, 2010Scientists from Oxford University said their two-year clinical trial was the largest to date into the effect of B vitamins on "mild cognitive impair-ment" - a major risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Experts commenting on the findings said they were important and called for larger, longer full-scale clinical trials to see if the safety and effectiveness of B vitamins in the prevention of neurodegenerative conditions could be confirmed. "This is a very dramatic and striking result.
Quercetin supplementation reduces upper respiratory tract infections in the fit-over 40 setSep 10, 2010In middle aged and older subjects, daily supplementation with the polyphenol Quercetin was associated with fewer sick days related to upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) and a reduction in the severity of infections, according to findings published in the journal Pharmacological Research. The researchers were led by Professor David C. Nieman at Appalachian State University.
Whey protein helps lower blood pressureSep 09, 2010Whey protein may offer a dietary approach to reducing blood pressure in people at risk of hypertension, suggests a new study. 70 Young adults in the early stages of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) experienced significant decreases in both systolic blood pressure (the upper figure in a blood pressure reading) of 8 points and a drop in diastolic blood pressure of 8.6 points following six weeks of drinking a whey-rich beverage every day, according to the findings. Effects were observed whether the subjects consumed hydrolyzed or non-hydrolyzed whey beverages, leading the researchers to propose that the benefits were due to a factor other than the presence of antihypertensive peptides produced during hydrolysis.
New evidence shows an additional mechanism by which Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils) lower inflammation possibly hindering glucose resistance early on in the processSep 08, 2010Omega-3 fatty acids such as those found in fish oils may reduce inflammation by acting on a receptor found in fat tissue and also found on inflammatory immune cells called macrophages. Omega-3 fatty acids have been long associated with anti-inflammatory effects. Fish oils couple with receptors on a protein known as GPR120.


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Wheel thrown porcelain vase with whimsical owls. The surface of this vase is hand carved through a layer of black slip to create a contrasting and textural surface, using a technique known as sgraffito. Each piece is unique. Size and design may vary slightly from image shown. Signed on the bottom.


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My orks have earned lots of praise at each of the public events I've attended, but I have yet to win Best Appearance with them. With my next army, I'd like to raise the bar a little higher and one of the things I know I can do better is basing. I used Woodland Scenics ballast and flock to base my orks, and while it's a quick and easy way to do it, I think they come out a little fake. I'm going to use slightly more advanced basing techniques for my Tau.
The first thing I did was add pieces of pine bark to the 40mm bases of my Crisis Suits, to help make them look more impressive. I even used some of the bark to inform my some posing conversions. After that was finished, I needed to add texture to the base itself.
Every basing guide I've ever read suggests using sand, but I didn't have any on hand. What I do have, and what I thought would look good, is spare kitty litter. I painted the base of an in-progress ork objective marker with some Elmer's glue (PVA), and dunked it into a bowl of fresh litter. Fresh out of the dunk it looked okay to me, but even after letting the glue dry overnight, the granules fell off far too easily to make a suitable base.
Thinking this was due to the little absorbing the glue and not letting it bond the litter to the base, I tried dunking another base and followed it up with a gentle wash of watered down glue to saturate the litter. I let that dry overnight, and was impressed with the results. I painted over the model with some black craft paint, and liked that even more. However, after I had finished, I accidentally pressed too hard on one of the larger granules and it crumbled. It's possible I could make the litter work, but I was already pushing the limits of what I'm willing to do. On to a different material.
The railroad ballast I've been using for my orks is a good size, but too regular. I have some very fine grain sand sitting around, so I mixed the two together and tried dunking a spare model in that. Unfortunately, the sand is so much finer and heavier than the ballast that the only thing noticable on the base is the ballast. This wouldn't work either.
Underneath our deck is bluestone dust, which on its own looked like a very promising basing material. I scooped some up and brought it in to the workbench. Up against a model, however, it was clear that the scale of the stone dust was off. The larger pebbles were too big, and the majority was, obviously, dust. I did try sifting it into different size categories for use in terrain projects - I'll definitely be using these larger pebbles for something.
|These pebbles will make some terrain piece very proud someday.
Finally, last night I noticed a pile of roadside sand that has been quietly building up at the bottom of our driveway. I scooped some of that and brought it inside, and was very excited to see a perfectly usable bowl of basing material. Just to test, I dunked another spare model into the sand and examined the result. I was immediately sold.
So, my basing odyssey complete, here's the bulk of my Tau force, based and ready for primer. The Suits have no weapons because I plan on magnetizing them but wanted to get them tabletop ready first.
On a side note - who the heck layed out the sprues for all the Tau models? The Crisis heads are connected right on the top, such there is always a dimple that needs to be filled; the Firewarriors are pressed with a mold line running straight across the crown of their helmet, so that every single one needs to be carefully cleaned up; and the Devilfish don't even come close to fitting properly and require a ton of filing and sanding. Maybe I'm spoiled by the newer designs like the Dakkajet, and maybe I don't know enough about injection molding plastic, but these seem like basic things that any experienced sprue designers should be able to avoid.
|Every head requires filling and sanding. Every single one!
|Look at all the sanding the Devilfish needed.
|This is the paint I intend to use as a primer.


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Emily Blunt Shows off Baby Bump, is a 'Cute Pregnant Lady'!
Emily Blunt shows off her growing baby belly as she steps out of her car on Thursday (December 12) in Los Angeles.
The 30-year-old pregnant actress headed inside the Sunset Tower Hotel that afternoon.
Emily recently attended Jennifer Aniston's holiday party, where an insider called her a "really cute pregnant lady," according to Us Weekly. We totally agree!
In case you missed it, check out Emily and her co-star Tom Cruise in the brand new trailer for their upcoming film Edge of Tomorrow!
10+ pictures inside of Emily Blunt stepping out of her car and heading inside the hotel…


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Here's an observation that should come as no shock: GAAP-based accounting systems are insufficient depictions of business. That comes from Swedish economics professor Fredrik Weissenrieder.
And he's right. You can't determine if a company is a good investment or not based on the raw data presented on the income statement, balance sheet, or statement of cash flows.
Unfortunately, that's all we have to go on.
Yes, I know
Sure, Professor Weissenrieder presents alternative frameworks for economic analysis in his paper. And I agree that they're good ones. Though I think he'd agree that they don't tell the whole story either.
That's the problem with investing that makes it more art than science. There is no definitive place to look nor definitive number to calculate to determine if a stock is a good investment.
So, beyond a series of lucky guesses, how does anyone regularly make money investing in the market?
I'm getting ahead of myself
Actually, hordes of people make money in the market. That's because the public stock markets are among the greatest creators (and sharers) of wealth ever known. The broader market has returned approximately 10% per year on average for nearly the last century -- an achievement that will turn $10,000 into $1 million every 50 years.
So that's how every investor can make money in the market: Simply buy an index fund such as Vanguard Total Stock Market (VTSMX) and reap the riches of the ExxonMobil
But I should have rephrased my questions. I should have asked: So, beyond a series of lucky guesses, how does anyone regularly find the best stocks on the market?
More money, less time
Incredibly, there is a cadre of investors who have demonstrated the ability to outperform the market for decades. Masters such as Warren Buffett, Carl Icahn, Jim Simons, and David Nierenberg -- who have track records of earning 18% or more annually -- can turn that $10,000 into $1 million in about half the time.
How they do it
While Buffett, Icahn, Simons, Nierenberg, and the rest of the outperformers are different types of investors, there is one skill that unites them -- a skill that you can hone over time.
Moreover, I've heard this skill referenced time and time again when these same investors speak publicly. It's also the skill that Motley Fool Hidden Gems small-cap analysts Tom Gardner and Bill Mann cite when asked how they've been able to post 55% and 50% average returns (against the market's 23% average over the same time period) despite their different investment styles.
What's the skill? Pattern recognition.
Not an anticlimax
In terms of picking outperforming stocks, pattern recognition means being able to frame buying opportunities within past market models. Here's an example. When Tom recommended Buffalo Wild Wings
- A committed management team that owned more than 10% of shares.
- A rock solid balance sheet.
- Rapidly growing owner's earnings.
- Dominant positioning in a niche market
- Serious growth potential from a small market capitalization.
Since that recommendation, Buffalo Wild Wings is up 129% -- and Tom expects an even brighter future.
Why pattern recognition works
While there were some concerns about B-Wild's franchise model and the effect of rising chicken prices, Tom was able to see the potential in the shares thanks to the pattern that those five traits indicated.
Because what other companies possessed those five traits for early investors? Here are a few: Dell
That's how you can use pattern recognition to help yourself outperform the market. But if you'd like to see the stocks Tom and Bill are finding today, you can do that, too. Just click here to join Hidden Gems free for 30 days. You'll have access to all of our research without any obligation to subscribe.
Tim Hanson does not own shares of any company mentioned. Microsoft, Pfizer, and Dell are Motley Fool Inside Value recommendations. Dell and Best Buy are Stock Advisor picks. The Fool's disclosure policy must have been a dance commander.


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Director nixes Hillary documentary for CNN after pressure from Clinton aides
The filmmaker who was planning to produce a controversial documentary on Hillary Clinton has pulled out of the project, claiming that Clinton aides exerted pressure on him and that dozens of potential sources refused to grant interviews.
Director Charles Ferguson revealed his decision regarding the now-canned documentary for CNN Films in a column posted Monday on The Huffington Post. He cited opposition from members of both parties -- the Republican National Committee had threatened to boycott presidential primary debates hosted by CNN over the project -- but indicated the strongest resistance came from the Clinton world.
"When I approached people for interviews, I discovered that nobody, and I mean nobody, was interested in helping me make this film," he said. "Not Democrats, not Republicans -- and certainly nobody who works with the Clintons, wants access to the Clintons, or dreams of a position in a Hillary Clinton administration."
Ferguson said that after approaching more than 100 people, "only two persons who had ever dealt with Mrs. Clinton would agree to an on-camera interview, and I suspected that even they would back out."
Ferguson described how he faced resistance from Clinton's inner circle from the beginning.
After he signed a contract with CNN Films, he said he was grilled by Clinton's press secretary. "He interrogated me; at first I answered, but eventually I stopped," Ferguson wrote.
He said Clinton aide Phillipe Reines likewise "interrogated" people at CNN. "When I contacted him, he declined to speak with me," Ferguson wrote.
Ferguson said he was also denied access to Clinton herself. After asking to speak with her, he wrote, "The answer that came back was, basically, over my dead body."
Ferguson, in explaining his decision, also cited the pressure on both sides of the aisle regarding the film. While Democrats and Clinton aides were apparently concerned the documentary would dig up scandalous details from the past, Republicans were openly concerned it would paint Clinton in a flattering light in advance of a possible 2016 presidential bid.
In August, the Republican National Committee voted to boycott any primary debates planned by CNN over the documentary. The RNC made a similar decision regarding NBC, because of a Clinton-themed miniseries.
"Neither political party wanted the film made," Ferguson said.
Ferguson reserved choice words for the Clintons. He claimed that after running into Bill Clinton during a June dinner, "he proceeded to tell me the most amazing lies I've heard in quite a while" about the financial crisis.
He also blasted Media Matters' David Brock for alleging that the documentary would revive old Clinton scandal stories. "Coming from Mr. Brock, this was rather amusing. David Brock began life as an ultraconservative 'investigative journalist,' quotation marks very much intended, spreading scandal with little regard for truth," he wrote.
Ferguson said his decision to cancel the film, ultimately, is "a victory for the Clintons, and for the money machines that both political parties have now become," but not for the media.
"I still believe that Mrs. Clinton has many virtues including great intelligence, fortitude, and a deep commitment to bettering the lives of women and children worldwide. But this is not her finest hour," he wrote.


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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and the Italian Online Gaming Association (LOGiCO) sent a joint letter to Italian ministers in hopes to overturn a proposed and much-supported blanket ban on all forms of gambling advertising in the country.
The letter, published on EGBA's official website, arrived ahead of today's planned debate on the proposed prohibition. The ban is part of the so-called Dignity Decree, a legislative piece introduced by Italy's newly-sworn Deputy Prime Minsiter Luigi Di Maio. Minister Di Maio has previously said that the main purpose of a full ban on gambling advertising would be to protect vulnerable people from being overexposed to gambling.
The Minister has also recently said that the proposed crackdown on adverts would be the first step in a larger-scale initiative against the proliferation of gambling in the country. The Dignity Decree was approved by the Council of Ministers earlier this month and legislators are now working on its many provisions until a final version is produced and adopted.
EGBA and LOGiCO have been among the staunchest opponents of the proposed gambling advertising ban since day one and their joint letter from this weekend comes as another manifestation of their efforts to prevent Minister Di Maio's proposal from taking effect. Here it is important to note that the blanket ban is expected to partially take effect from January 1, 2019 and to come fully into force from 2020.Arguments against the Ban
In their joint letter, the full text of which could be found here, EGBA and LOGiCO point out that while they understand and support the responsible gambling and customer protection concerns behind the proposed ban, they believe it could actually produce the exact opposite effect.
The two associations explain that the ability to advertise their products and services across Italian media is among the main advantages licensed operators have over their black market counterparts. With regulated companies being prevented from promoting their offering, the black market is only expected to grow and lure customers. Local players and bettors will thus be exposed to questionable practices by some black market operators and their activities will not be overseen by gambling regulators and providers of health care, the letter reads.
Instead of implementing a full ban on gambling adverts, EGBA and LOGiCO propose a crackdown on "irresponsible gambling advertising" so that customers are protected effectively. The two associations believe that in this way minors and vulnerable people will be prevented from being overexposed to gambling but the "counterproductive effect" of a blanket ban would be avoided.
The introduction of measures against socially irresponsible advertising should be "based on scientific studies and research" the two organizations advise, citing the UK Gambling Commission's Young People and Gambling report as an approach that could be adopted in Italy.
The post EGBA and LOGiCO: Italy's Gambling Advertising Ban "Will Have a Counterproductive Effect" appeared first on Casino News Daily.


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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Njiqahdda -Serpents in the Sky (2013)
Location: Illinois, USA
Status: Active
Formed: 2005
Label: EEE Recordings
File: 165 Mb (320kbps)
/ - Clean Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Field Recordings (See also: Funeral Eclipse, Oaks of Bethel, Njiijn)
_ - Distorted Vocals, Bass, Drums (See also: Funeral Eclipse, Oaks of Bethel, Njiijn)
1. Gaia 5:52
2. The Veil of Allaeius 5:45
3. With Clouds 7:57
4. She Which Water Holds 12:03
5. Exclave 9:29
6. Serpents in the Sky... 11:59
7. ...and the Men Behind the Sun 17:28
Total playing Time - 1:10:33
This is the amazing follow up to the 2011 full length "The Path of Liberation From Birth and Death" from this miraculous hard-working duo Njiqahdda. They are giving this out for free from their bandcamp and you can order yourself a copy from EEE recordings.
# As an update after 7 listens, I can say it's gonna be tough to touch this one for AOTY. Absolutely fantastic.
Serpents in the Sky from Bandcamp
Download from EEE
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In 1968, Louis Mortimer Bloomfield, a Montreal prominent lawyer, was named as an associate of Clay Shaw, the New Orleans businessman indicted of conspiracy in the JFK assassination by District Attorney Jim Garrison. According to Italian newspapers articles, Bloomfield would have been the major shareholder of Permindex, a shadowy corporation to which Clay Shaw was related.
Since both Clay Shaw and Bloomfield were intelligence veterans of World War II, and since Permindex was suspected of funneling money for intelligence operations, including assassination attempts on General De Gaulle, Bloomfield eventually became the victim of his supposed association with Shaw, to the point where he was perceived by some as the architect of the assassination plot against President John F. Kennedy.
First of all, it must be stressed that the allegations against Louis Mortimer Bloomfield, even his hypothetical relation with Clay Shaw, never were documented. The more explicit accusations against him (in Torbitt's Nomenclature of an Assassination Cabal) was even coming from an unpublished manuscript written under pseudonym and giving for source two anonymous US federal agents. Most of the other speculations about Bloomfield took roots in this unsubstantiated and uncorroborated text, and never bring any solid evidence against Bloomfield.
Why was the rumor mill so hard with Bloomfield? Because, regardless of any JFK assassination connection, he was a character related to the world of espionage during World War II, and that, well after WWII, he still played some important historical part in international politics, that up to the 1980's. In many aspects, Louis Mortimer Bloomfield was comparable to William Stephenson, the man called Intrepid, except that his story was never made public.
Before its death, Bloomfield donated his personal papers to Canada National Archives, under condition that they are made public twenty years after his death. However, nearly two years after the end of this delay, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) refuses to make available the Bloomfield documents, even after legal procedures were taken on this matter in Federal Court.
Even -and furthermore- if Bloomfield have nothing to do with the JFK assassination, it is more than time that his archives become opened to the public and that his true story finally been told.
There is one overwhelming argument in favor of this: that his personal archives been open to the public -twenty years after his death- was the clear expressed will of this eminent attorney. Whatever was Bloomfield intention in giving his archives and in asking that they become open to the public, he deserves this will to be respected, just as much as the public deserves to know the truth about him.
Will the content of his archives clear him of any connection with the JFK assassination? Or will this content show what really happened in Dallas? We don't know but Louis Mortimer Bloomfield knew and asked for it to be revealed.
This two dimensions conviction is the reason I took action in court to get those papers released, and I convey everyone to support their opening.


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Environment Canada Has Issued a Special Weather Statement for Belleville and Area.
Posted: January 04, 2018
A cold snap is expected today through Saturday.
A bitterly cold northwesterly flow will develop over southern Ontario today. Extreme cold warning criteria of minus 30 is expected to be met in many places tonight into Friday and again Friday night into Saturday.
The cold snap will end by Sunday as a southwesterly flow develops.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
The Canadian Mental Health Association will operate a warm room Thursday, Friday and Saturday, January 4th, 5th and 6th from 8:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m. at 41 Octavia Street for anyone in need.
The Canadian Mental Health Association will provide After-hours Homeless Emergency Services for Hastings County. If you are homeless and require help with shelter please call;
The Salvation Army will operate a warm room from 6:00- pm – 8:30 pm at 295 Pinnacle Street, and will provide a free hot meal.
For more information contact:
Deborah Kinsman
Emergency Management Executive Assistant
613-967-3200, ext. 3029


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Lost Feline Locator Homes in on Incognito Pets
Here kitty, kitty. I can't count the number of times I haven't been able to find my cats anywhere in the house. And I've lived in some small places. Like 300 square feet small. How do you lose a cat in 300 square feet? How? You adopt jerks. Anyway. No more crawling on all fours to look under the couch for these nerds. I'm equipping them all with the Lost Feline Locator.
The $100 Lost Feline Locator includes a pair of signal tags and a handset, which allow you to track up to two pets. Attach one of the homing tags to your cat's collar, which I'm sure is worn by your kitty at all times, and do your best Sigourney Weaver circa Aliens impersonation with the included handset. As you walk around your house, the tag on your cat's collar transmits a signal to the handset. Up to 8 LEDs light up as you get closer and closer to your cat.
Unfortunately, a frightening beeping sound gets louder and louder as you get closer as well.
via PetSugar
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