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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys don't work as well as they should.
It's a common condition often associated with getting older. Anyone can get it, although it's more common in black people and people of south Asian origin.
CKD can get gradually worse over time and eventually the kidneys may stop working altogether, but this is uncommon. Many people with kidney disease are able to live long, largely normal lives.
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There are usually no symptoms of kidney disease in the early stages. It may only be picked up if blood or urine tests carried out for another reason detect a possible problem with your kidneys.
When it reaches a more advanced stage, symptoms can include:
See your GP if you have persistent or worrying symptoms that you think could be caused by kidney disease.
Read more about the symptoms of CKD.
Kidney disease is usually caused by other conditions that put a strain on the kidneys. Often it's the result of a combination of different problems.
CKD can be caused by:
You can help prevent CKD by making healthy lifestyle changes and ensuring any underlying conditions you have are well controlled.
CKD can be diagnosed using blood and urine tests. These tests are used to look for high levels of certain substances in your blood and urine that are signs your kidneys aren't working properly.
If you're at a high risk of developing kidney disease – for example, you have one of the conditions mentioned above – you may be advised to have regular tests to check for CKD so it's picked up at an early stage.
The results of your blood and urine tests can be used to tell the stage of your kidney disease. This is a number that reflects how severe the damage to your kidneys is, with a higher number indicating more serious CKD.
Read more about how CKD is diagnosed.
There's no cure for CKD, but treatment can help relieve the symptoms and stop it getting worse.
Your treatment will depend on how severe your kidney disease is.
The main treatments are:
You'll also be advised to have regular check-ups to monitor your condition.
Read more about how CKD is treated and living with CKD.
CKD can range from a mild condition with no or few symptoms, to a very serious condition where the kidneys stop working, sometimes called kidney failure.
Most people with CKD will be able to control their condition with medication and regular check-ups. CKD only progresses to kidney failure in around 1 in 50 people with the condition.
But if you have CKD, even if it's mild, you're at an increased risk of developing other serious problems, such as cardiovascular disease. This is a group of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, which includes heart attacks and strokes.
Cardiovascular disease is one of the main causes of death in people with kidney disease, although healthy lifestyle changes and medication can help reduce your risk of developing it.
Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) won't have symptoms because it doesn't usually cause problems until it reaches an advanced stage.
There don't tend to be any symptoms of kidney disease when it's at an early stage.
This is because the body is usually able to cope with a significant reduction in kidney function.
Kidney disease is often only diagnosed at this stage after a routine test, such as a blood or urine test, detects a possible problem.
If it's picked up at this stage, you may only need medication and regular tests to monitor it. This can help stop it becoming more advanced.
A number of symptoms can develop if kidney disease isn't picked up early on or it gets worse despite treatment.
Symptoms can include:
This stage of CKD is known as kidney failure, end-stage renal disease or established renal failure. It may eventually require treatment with dialysis or a kidney transplant.
See your GP if you have persistent or worrying symptoms that you think could be caused by kidney disease.
The symptoms of kidney disease can be caused by many less serious conditions, so it's important to get a proper diagnosis.
If you do have CKD, it's best to get it diagnosed as soon as possible. Kidney disease can be diagnosed by having blood and urine tests.
Read more about how CKD is diagnosed.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be diagnosed with blood and urine tests.
In many cases, it's only picked up because a routine blood or urine test indicates that the kidneys may not be working normally.
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See your GP if you have persistent symptoms of CKD. They can look for other possible causes and arrange tests if necessary.
But as kidney disease often has no symptoms in the early stages, some people at a higher risk should ideally be tested regularly.
Regular testing is recommended for people with:
People taking long-term medications that can affect the kidneys, such as lithium, omeprazole or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), should also be tested regularly.
Talk to your GP if you think you may need regular testing for kidney disease.
The main test for kidney disease is a blood test that's used to work out how well your kidneys are working. The test measures the levels of a waste product called creatinine in your blood.
Using this result, a calculation that takes into account your age, gender and ethnic group is then done to work out how many millilitres of waste your kidneys are able to filter in a minute.
This measurement is known as your estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).
Healthy kidneys should be able to filter more than 90ml/min. You may have kidney disease if your result is lower than this.
Read more about your test results below.
Urine tests are also usually carried out to:
Alongside your eGFR measurement, these tests can help give a more accurate picture of how well your kidneys are working.
Read about test results, below, for more information.
Sometimes other tests are also used to assess the level of damage to your kidneys.
These may include:
Your test results can be used to determine how damaged your kidneys are, known as the stage of CKD.
This can help your doctor decide the best treatment for you and determine how often you should have tests to monitor your condition.
Your eGFR result is given as a stage from one to five:
Your ACR result is given as a stage from one to three:
For both eGFR and ACR, a higher stage indicates more severe kidney disease.
The following lifestyle measures are usually recommended for people with kidney disease:
Read about living with CKD for more information about what you can do to stay healthy.
There's no medicine specifically for CKD, but medication can help control many of the problems that cause the condition and complications that can occur as a result of it.
You may need to take medication to treat or prevent:
Good control of blood pressure is vital to protect the kidneys.
People with kidney disease should usually aim to get their blood pressure down to below 140/90mmHg, but you should aim to get it down to below 130/80mmHg if you also have diabetes.
There are many types of blood pressure medication, but medicines called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are often used. Examples include ramipril, enalapril and lisinopril.
Side effects of ACE inhibitors can include:
If the side effects of ACE inhibitors are particularly troublesome, you can be given a medication called an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB) instead.
Read more about how high blood pressure is treated.
People with CKD have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes.
This is because some of the causes of kidney disease are the same as those for cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
You may be prescribed medication called statins to reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Examples include atorvastatin, fluvastatin and simvastatin.
Side effects of statins can include:
Read more about how high cholesterol is treated.
You may experience swelling in your ankles, feet and hands if you have kidney disease.
This is because your kidneys aren't as effective at removing fluid from your blood, causing it to build up in the body tissues (oedema).
You may be advised to reduce your daily salt and fluid intake, including fluids in food like soups and yoghurts, to help relieve the swelling.
In some cases you may also be given water tablets (diuretics) to take, such as furosemide.
Side effects of diuretics can include dehydration and reduced levels of sodium and potassium in the blood.
Many people with later-stage kidney disease develop anaemia, which is a lack of red blood cells.
Symptoms of anaemia include:
If you experience anaemia, you may be given injections of a medication called erythropoietin. This is a hormone that helps your body produce more red blood cells.
If you have an iron deficiency as well, iron supplements may also be recommended.
Read more about how iron deficiency anaemia is treated.
If your kidneys are severely damaged, you can get a build-up of phosphate in your body because your kidneys cannot get rid of it.
Along with calcium, phosphate is important for maintaining healthy bones. But if your phosphate level rises too much, it can upset the balance of calcium in your body and lead to thinning of the bones.
You may be advised to limit the amount of high-phosphate food in your diet, such as red meat, dairy products, eggs and fish.
If this doesn't lower your phosphate level enough, you may be given medicines called phosphate binders. Commonly used medicines include calcium acetate and calcium carbonate.
Some people with kidney disease also have low levels of vitamin D, which is necessary for healthy bones, too.
If you're low in vitamin D, you may be given a supplement called colecalciferol or ergocalciferol to boost your vitamin D level.
Kidney disease can be caused by inflammation of the filters inside the kidneys, known as glomerulonephritis.
In some cases this occurs as a result of the immune system mistakenly attacking the kidneys.
If a kidney biopsy finds that this is the cause of your kidney problems, you may be prescribed medicine to reduce the activity of your immune system, such as steroid medication or a medication called cyclophosphamide.
In a small proportion of people with kidney disease, the condition will eventually get to a point where their kidneys stop working.
This rarely happens suddenly, so there should be time to plan the next stage of your treatment.
One of the options when CKD reaches this stage is to have dialysis. This is a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood.
There are two main types of dialysis:
Haemodialysis is usually done about three times a week, either at hospital or at home. Peritoneal dialysis is normally done at home several times a day, or overnight.
If you don't have a kidney transplant, treatment with dialysis will usually need to be lifelong.
Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of each type of dialysis and discuss which type you would prefer if your kidney function becomes severely reduced.
An alternative to dialysis for people with severely reduced kidney function is a kidney transplant.
This is often the most effective treatment for advanced kidney disease, but it involves major surgery and taking medications to stop your body attacking the donor organ (immunosuppressants) for the rest of your life.
You can live with one kidney, which means donor kidneys can come from recently deceased or living donors.
But there's still a shortage of donors, and sometimes you could wait months or years for a transplant.
You may need to have dialysis while you wait for a transplant.
Survival rates for kidney transplants are extremely good nowadays. About 90% of transplants still function after five years and many work usefully after 10 years or more.
You'll be offered supportive treatment if you decide not to have dialysis or a transplant for kidney failure, or they're not suitable for you. This is also called palliative or conservative care.
The aim is to treat and control the symptoms of kidney failure. It includes medical, psychological and practical care for both the person with kidney failure and their family, including discussion about how you feel and planning for the end of life.
Many people choose supportive treatment because they:
If you choose to have supportive treatment, your kidney unit will still look after you. Supportive care can still allow you to live for some time with a good quality of life.
Doctors and nurses will make sure you receive:
It's very important that you take any prescribed medication, even if you don't feel unwell. Some medicines are designed to prevent serious problems occurring in the future.
It's also useful to read the information leaflet that comes with the medication about possible interactions with other medicines or supplements.
Check with your care team if you plan to take any over-the-counter remedies, such as painkillers or nutritional supplements. These can sometimes affect your kidneys or interfere with your medication.
Read more about pharmacy remedies and kidney disease.
Also speak to your care team if you have any concerns about the medication you are taking, or if you're experiencing any side effects.
A healthy, balanced diet can help improve your general health and reduce your risk of developing further problems.
A balanced diet should include:
You may also be given advice about dietary changes that can specifically help with kidney disease, such as limiting the amount of potassium or phosphate in your diet.
Regular physical activity can also help improve your general health.
Don't be scared to exercise. Exercise is good for anyone with kidney disease, however severe.
Not only will it boost your energy, help you sleep, strengthen your bones, ward off depression and keep you fit, it may also reduce your risk of problems such as heart disease.
If you have mild to moderate kidney disease, your ability to exercise shouldn't be reduced. You should be able to exercise as often and as vigorously as someone the same age as you with healthy kidneys.
If your condition is more advanced or you're already on dialysis, your ability to exercise is likely to be reduced, and you may become breathless and tired more quickly.
But don't be deterred – exercise is still beneficial. Make sure you start slowly and build up gradually. Check with your doctor before beginning a new exercise programme.
If you smoke, stopping smoking can improve your overall health and reduce your risk of many other health problems.
Speak to your GP or an NHS stop smoking service if you think you'll need help quitting. They can provide support and, if necessary, prescribe stop smoking treatments.
You may still be able to drink alcohol if you have kidney disease, but it's advisable not to exceed the recommended limits of more than 14 alcohol units a week.
Speak to your GP or care team if you find it difficult to cut down the amount of alcohol you drink.
Read some tips on cutting down on alcohol.
Kidney disease can put a significant strain on your body and make you more vulnerable to infections.
Everyone with the condition is encouraged to have the annual flu jab and the one-off pneumococcal vaccination.
You can get these vaccinations at your GP surgery or a local pharmacy that offers a vaccination service.
You'll have regular contact with your care team to monitor your condition.
These appointments may involve:
It's also a good opportunity to ask any questions you have or raise any other issues you'd like to discuss with your care team.
You may also want to help monitor your condition at home – for example, by using a home blood pressure monitor.
Contact your GP or care team if your symptoms are getting worse or you develop new symptoms.
Coming to terms with a condition such as kidney disease can put a strain on you, your family and your friends. It can be difficult to talk to people about your condition, even if they're close to you.
Learning about kidney disease often helps because you and your family will understand more about what to expect and feel more in control of the illness, instead of feeling that your lives are now dominated by kidney disease and its treatment.
Be open about how you feel, and let your family and friends know what they can do to help. However, do not feel shy about telling them that you need some time to yourself, if that is what you need.
Your GP or care team can reassure you if you have questions about your kidney disease, or you may find it helpful to talk to a trained counsellor, psychologist or specialist telephone helpline operator. Your GP surgery will have information on these.
Some people find it helpful to talk to other people with kidney disease at a local support group or through an internet chat room.
Having kidney disease can affect your sexual relationships. Some couples become closer after a diagnosis of kidney disease, while others find their loved ones are affected by worries about how they'll cope with the effects of the illness.
Both men and women may experience issues about body image and self-esteem, and this can affect the relationship.
Problems such as erectile dysfunction and reduced sex drive are also fairly common in people with kidney disease.
Try to share your feelings with your partner. If you have problems with sex that do not get better with time, speak to your care team. Treatment and support is available.
If you have mild to moderate kidney disease, it's unlikely your condition or its treatment will affect your chances of having children.
More advanced kidney disease may affect women's periods and reduce a man's sperm count, which can make it more difficult to get pregnant, although this doesn't mean you won't be able to have a child.
It's important to use contraception if you don't want to get pregnant.
If you do want to try for a baby, it's a good idea to speak to your care team for advice first. There may be risks to mother and baby, and changes to your treatment or check-ups may be necessary.
If you're well enough, you can keep working for as long as you feel able.
Talk to your employer as soon as you feel your condition is affecting your ability to do your job so you can find a solution that suits both of you. For example, it may be possible for you to work part-time.
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 requires employers to make reasonable adjustments to working practices or premises to help a person with a disability.
This might, where possible, include changing or modifying tasks, altering work patterns, installing special equipment, allowing time off to attend appointments, or helping with travel to work.
If you have to stop work or work part-time because of your kidney disease, you may find it hard to cope financially.
You may be entitled to one or more of the following types of financial support:
If you have mild kidney disease or you've had a transplant, going on holiday shouldn't pose additional health problems, whether you're staying in the UK or going abroad.
The British Kidney Patient Association can support people with kidney disease wanting to get away for a break.
Speak to your care team before you travel, and make sure you bring enough medication with you to cover your trip and some back-up medication in case you end up needing to stay away from home for longer than planned.
If you're on dialysis, you can still enjoy holidays provided you book your treatment before you go away.
If you want to travel to another part of the UK, discuss your plans with your renal unit as early as you can so they can arrange dialysis at a unit close to your destination.
In many parts of the country, the lack of facilities restricts the freedom of patients to travel, but Dialysis Freedom runs a holiday dialysis "swap" scheme to help with dialysis availability in other areas.
If you're going abroad, it can be easier to arrange dialysis at short notice as some overseas centres have more facilities, although holiday destinations may get booked up early.
The NHS will look after you if you get ill while on holiday in the UK. If you're in Europe, the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles you to free or reduced-cost hospital treatment.
It's a good idea to take out holiday health insurance in addition to carrying the EHIC. Anyone with kidney disease should declare it as a pre-existing medical condition on standard insurance application forms. It may exclude you from some policies.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can't always be prevented, but you can take steps to reduce the chances of getting the condition.
Following the advice below can reduce your risk.
If you have a long-term condition that could potentially lead to kidney disease, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, it's important this is managed carefully.
Follow the advice of your GP, take any medication you're prescribed and keep all appointments relating to your condition.
Smoking increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks or strokes, which is associated with a higher risk of kidney disease.
Stopping smoking will improve your general health and reduce your risk of these serious conditions.
The NHS smoking helpline can offer you advice and encouragement to help you quit smoking. Call 0300 123 1044 or visit the NHS Smokefree website.
Read more about stopping smoking.
A balanced diet can reduce your risk of kidney disease by keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol at a healthy level.
A balanced diet should include:
You should also limit the amount of salt in your diet to no more than 6g (0.2oz) a day. Too much salt can increase your blood pressure.
Read more about salt in your diet.
Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can cause your blood pressure and cholesterol levels to rise to unhealthy levels.
Sticking to the recommended alcohol limits is the best way to reduce your risk:
Fourteen units is equivalent to six pints of average-strength beer or 10 small glasses of low-strength wine.
Read more about alcohol units.
Regular exercise should help lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of developing kidney disease.
At least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as cycling or fast walking every week is recommended.
Read more about health and fitness.
Kidney disease can be caused by taking too many non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen, or taking them for longer than recommended.
If you need to take painkillers, make sure you follow the instructions that come with the medication.
Peter Wilkinson has had a varied life. He started as an apprentice in the Royal Navy and later took a series of jobs in agriculture and the building trade.
Partly because of problems with his physical health, he decided on a change in career and qualified as a teacher. A couple of years later he began to notice he was becoming very tired.
He had been diagnosed with diabetes when he was 23, and had taken daily injections of insulin – and more recently been using an insulin pump – ever since.
But this feeling of tiredness was new. At first he put it down to the demands of his new job, but eventually saw his doctor about his symptoms. Peter's doctor sent him for tests and investigations at his local hospital.
He says: "I was admitted to hospital for an endoscopy investigation, as my doctor thought I might have a problem in my intestines. I had some standard blood tests, and when the results came back they showed high calcium levels. I was told I had acute kidney failure."
It turned out Peter's immune system, the body's system for fighting infection, had started to attack his own kidney. This process, called autoimmunity, is a common cause of kidney disease.
Soon after Peter found out his kidney disease was serious. "I was told I was eventually going to lose my kidneys."
Since diagnosis, he has been able to keep his kidney disease stable by controlling his blood pressure with a combination of three different treatments.
His tiredness has become worse and worse, and he has had to give up teaching. "I have to have an afternoon nap every day because I just run out of energy."
Peter has stage 4-5 chronic kidney disease and will eventually need dialysis on an artificial kidney machine. He will also probably need a transplant.
"I'm lucky because I have siblings, so I hope, when the time comes, I will be able to have a living donation from one of them," he says.
Peter lives in Trimdon Station near Sedgefield and is a member of the North East Kidney Patients Association, part of the National Kidney Federation. He says talking to other people with kidney disease has been a great help in coming to terms with his condition.
"It's not great to know that things aren't going to get better. But my condition is at least stable, and talking to other people makes me realise it can be stable for many years. That's good to know.
"But I also know that my condition will get worse and I will need dialysis. I now know what to expect."
Diabetes left Kalwant in need of a new kidney and pancreas. She was lucky and, after a month on the transplant list, was given a new lease of life.
"I became diabetic at the age of 18 and, although I knew there could be complications in 20 to 25 years, it didn't mean much to me at that age.
"When I began to put on weight, I thought it was connected to my thyroid, which had given me trouble since I'd had part of it removed at the age of 16. I thought my thyroid drugs needed adjusting.
"Then I started feeling breathless and very lethargic, and my feet and body started to retain water. My GP told me my kidney function was starting to deteriorate because of my diabetes.
"A few years later, it had become so bad that I had to start dialysis. I had to go to the hospital three times a week, usually for more than five hours. My health worsened. I could hardly walk and I was being sick all the time. I had to rest a lot.
"I wasn't able to spend enough time with my daughters, and I wasn't well enough to have a transplant. This was the hardest time for me. It was only my family and my strong Sikh faith that kept me going.
"Gradually, my health began to settle down and I was feeling better. After vigorous tests, I was put on the transplant list for a kidney and a pancreas.
"To my surprise, I didn't have to wait long. At 10.45pm on June 1, I got a call from Liverpool to say they had organs for me. I was having tests at the hospital by 7am the next morning and, a few hours later, had the operation.
"The transplant completely changed my life. We became a family again, and I have made the most of every single day. I feel I have been given the gift of a new life."
Mohamed Nanji's kidney problems started when he was a teenager in Kenya. Although he's been living with a transplanted kidney for more than 10 years, it hasn't been easy.
"When I was a teenager in Kenya, I kept getting repeated infections. The doctors discovered that my right kidney had two tubes connecting it to the bladder, rather than one. This put pressure on my back and gave me the infections.
"I was told to look after myself and I would be all right. I am a clinical scientist and I came to study in the UK. I had my kidney function tested regularly at Guy's Hospital in London, but gradually it got worse.
"I was told by the doctors at Guy's that I was getting to the point where I would soon need a transplant or dialysis. My sister was my only relation and she agreed to donate a kidney. She was quite happy about it at the time and was a perfect match.
"A year later, they told me I should ask my sister to come to the UK because I would have to have the transplant within a few weeks. When I contacted her, she didn't get back to me. A couple of months later, I phoned again and she told me she had changed her mind. She didn't give any reason.
"It was obviously very upsetting, but the whole situation was made worse because she didn't let me know until the last minute. I hadn't planned to start dialysis because my sister was such a perfect match for transplant, but I had no choice.
"When I went to the hospital to have my first dialysis, the doctors found that I was at the end stage of renal failure and admitted me straight away. I had a traumatic two weeks in hospital as they tried to keep me alive. I suffered bleeding episodes that lasted up to 12 hours and I grew very weak.
"Eventually, I was able to leave. I continued working as best I could and soon began doing my dialysis at home. It was difficult, but better than going to the hospital three times a week until 4am.
"Later the next year, my strength had returned and I went on the transplant list. In December, I was called in to have the operation, but it didn't go smoothly. I had to go back into the operating theatre three times because there was so much bleeding.
"The doctors thought the surgery had failed and were about to put me back on dialysis when suddenly the kidney began to work. Years later, it's still going strong. Now, I live a normal life again."


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There is no such thing as a grown-up (the child and her beliefs remain in adulthood) because, during the first decade of life, we learn critical and fundamental beliefs that remain with us throughout adulthood.
Our teachers of the beliefs we will maintain beyond childhood are of course the significant adults; parents and other educators. As children, we rely on these 'big' people for affection, acceptance, attention and a sense of safety and worth.
If areas such as these are missing, or less than optimal, then as adults, subconsciously, we may be triggered to think, feel and behave in a reactionary way; as if to defend ourselves, or to withdraw from being able to express ourselves. Hence, we get to meet anxiety and depression and as a result, we create safety-seeking mechanisms in an attempt to manage overwhelming and repetitive emotions.
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Chapecoense Plane Crash
Written by: Nicole Silva
A plane carrying 81 people crashed in Colombia killing 77 and leaving only 4 current survivors. The manager, players and backroom staff of Chapecoense had been flying to a South American cup final (Copa Sudamericana) when their plane crashed in the mountains when it was approaching Medellin's international airport. The aircraft declared an emergency late last night because of an electrical failure. Jose Gerardo Acevedo, a regional police commander said: "Six people were rescued alive, but unfortunately one died. The rest of the occupants unfortunately died. The tragic toll is 76." This was raised to 77 when it was stated that goalkeeper Danilo passed away, this lead to only 4 survivors.
Chapecoense had been travelling to a two-leg final in the Copa Sudamericana. They were going to play Atlético Nacional of Medellin on 30/11/16. Chapecoense from the city Chapeco in southern Brazil were in the middle of a "fairy-tale season." Chapecoense reached Brazil's first division and the final of the Copa Sudamericana last week. They were achieving higher than the club had ever gone since it was created in 1973.
The team was flying to Medellin via Bolivia and it was said that the players had to change their flight and board the plane that crashed after Brazilian aviation authorities stopped them from taking another plane to Medellin. In a statement the club said "My God accompany our athletes, officials, journalists and other guests travelling with our delegation." Conmebol said that it was going to suspend "all activities" until further notice. Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva, playing for Liverpool said "God bless all these people involved in this terrible accident." On Instagram David Beckham said: My heart and love goes out this morning to all the families and friends that have lost loved ones." Wayne Rooney tweeted: "Thoughts are with @ChapecoenseReal."
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STEM AS Construction Trip
Written By Carl Abiador
On the first day, we were openly welcomed by a British Land representative. Alan Bunting, funder of British Land, gave us a tour of the site, Sheldon Square and Kingdom Street, and introduced us to the ethos of British Land, which is Places, People, Prefer. Through the development in Paddington, they aim to redefine Paddington not only as a transport hub, but also as a destination. This key idea revolved around our project until the last day of the workshop.
"This was a completely new experience for me, at first I thought that constructing a building was simple, however after Alan, the British land funder, took us around and spoke about the construction my eyes were opened to the real world. I was amazed by all the work that has to be put into a construction in order for it to be successful."
We were then introduced to different professionals that embodies the construction industry ranging from quantity surveyors, mechanical and electrical engineer, structural engineers, construction manager, and architects from different companies. We were given the opportunity to interview these professionals and extract as much information as we can that will be beneficial for us.
"I took the chance to speak to them about how they got into this career and what qualifications or pathway we need to take".
They emphasized how teamwork and at the same time independence are much needed skills to reach the position that they are in now. Additionally, they stressed: "experience in a workplace is very important not only for your CV but also for your learning stages in life". They told us how they branched out to different options such as contacting construction companies for a work experience alongside their education.
" I was also given the chance to ask a question which gave me a greater knowledge about careers in industry based around design."
"A lifetime opportunity to interview a group of engineers who work for the construction site. I was able to find out the grades you need to get into a certain career."
Gavin Williams, the head construction manager started working on his loft at the age of 14. Ross Wilkinson, mechanical and structural engineer, didn't had any A levels, but instead had work experiences, apprenticeships, and got into construction through a scheme. On the other hand, Alex Groot, structural engineer, had his qualifications from Cambridge University. This shows the different mixture of pathways that landed them to their positions. However, they still emphasized how qualifications are very vital yet reminded us that experience pushes us further into the industry.
"What I liked about this day is that I was able to gain more confidence in speaking to people with a profession as well as being able to gather information from them about careers."
The remaining hours of the day was spent fitting in high visibility vests, helmets, gloves, glasses, and boots; 5 PPE, a jargon in construction. We then toured in the construction site of 4 Kingdom Street with Uwe Switala, a member of M3 Consulting. He explained the construction process of the building ranging from the materials and logistics. He told us how materials are measured in packages, and also how ventilation and other utilities work above the ceiling. He also showed us two gigantic water tanks to be used in the building. We then went back to the offices under the makeshift podium to return our 5 PPE to conclude the day.
"What I liked about the day is that I was able to gain an insight on what work is like in this industry and gained knowledge of the steps I would need to take in order to get certain jobs."
The second day started off when we arrived at Imperial College's Skempton Building in South Kensington, London. The building has its very own design and engineering department. A huge block of space dedicated to huge machineries about three stories high. This initially gave us a real feel of the industry.
Daevon greted us with a warm welcome then we initially cracked on with the first activity. St George's was mixed with City of Westminster College and QK. We were then separated into four groups.
"I can say working with strangers is a challenge. You don't know any of their strengths and weaknesses."
It became apparent when we had to talk through the task. However all of us knew that at some point we have to talk and eventually everyone opened up. This resulted to some good ideas flooding the table.
"At first I was nervous because I wasn't confident enough to speak in front of everyone."
The task includes us designing 5 Kingdom Street, the neighbouring building of 4 Kingdom Street. We had to think about designing a structure that will harmonize with West Way, the neighbouring buildings, National Railway tracks, and the geography of the place. These elements were hurdles but we got our way around it and eventually finalized with a building that it sustainable and well thought out.
"This task helped me mix with other people out of my school and it helped me build my confidence."
The next challenge came when we had to make a prototype of our design. The activity resembled so much like the industry since we need to buy our materials and had a strict budget. We had to make the design become a possibility yet factors such as budget and structure became an apparent hurdle. However, something good came out of this. It made the team better when different ideas started to flow. Ideas to make the building stand and at the same time reflect the initial drawing came out of the group. Everyone in the group started talking and at the same time making compromises in order for our building to become a possibility. In the end, we managed to create our towers.
"It showed me how a group of different students with different talents and different type of confidence come together to present something. It also gave me a taste of the real world."
Our last day we got suited and booted. We started off again in Imperial College with our separate groups. The aim for the day is to deliver a concise, well thought out, and fluid speech. We had to gain the interest of the panel which consisted of high ranking professionals from companies such as British Land and M3 consulting. We had to give it our best shot since the pitch itself doesn't only reflect what we've been working hard over the last two days, but it's also a showcase of our teamwork and our skill to speak in public.
Each group's presentation was stressful, yet it went very well. Everyone gave their best shot and acted professionally. Group 1's hardwork, which included Carl and Claudio, was rewarded when they won the pitch. However this wasn't the grand prize. The greatest reward we could ever achieve from that workshop is getting a work experience and the only way to achieve is through a job interview.
"I had interviews before but being interviewed by a professional which is clearly more experienced than you gave me the chills"
We can feel the adrenaline rushing through our veins. However, we realized that these people that will bombard us with questions are humans too. Eventually, the interview process felt like it was you and another person having coffee together. It was calm yet it pulls out what's inside of you. The questions make you think and at the same time allows you to give yourself a chance to show off. This should not be taken lightly as it is a competition with others as well. However as someone being interviewed, posture and eye contact isn't the only thing that's important, but also being true to yourself.
"It felt like an actual job interview in the real world especially because I was talking to a professional in the industry".
We concluded the day after the interview. Everyone felt the relief and that the interview was a breeze.
"Personally, I never knew I could learn and experience so much in a span of three days. The whole workshop was a learning experience. It made me think of what lies ahead of me and the necessary steps that I have to take to reach the place that I aspire to be in the future."
"I got to meet amazing, talented people. I was able to see the real world and decide if I really want to get into the construction industry and believe me, I am now more interested in construction".
"Furthermore, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience on the construction youth project and I think it has highly benefitted both my knowledge and interest on the construction industry".
Now, being back in school, we wait patiently for that red dot on our email, hoping that we got ourselves the work experience. Fingers crossed.
Endangered Animals
Written by Emily Jennings-Ives
A lot of animals are endangered or extinct. One of the animals I am going to be taking about today is the dolphin. This is Chris.
Chris is a part of Adopt a UK dolphin' Foundation. She is a cute dolphin mum who can often be spotted from the harbour wall at New Quay. In September 2010 she appeared with her new born calf which will likely stay with her for 3-6 years as she passes on all her charm and knowledge. Chris is recognisable by a couple of small nicks on her fin along with a thin white marking on the edge of the fin.
We can all help a dolphin like Chris by going on adopt a uk dolphin and paying £3.50 a month to support theses amazing animals.
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Donald Trump
Written by Sophia Martinez Freitas
I believe that Donald Trump is evil for many different reasons. Here are some of them:
He lies about other candidates and says thing that aren't true at all or not entirely true.He twists what other people say so people believe him and agree with him.For example Donald Trump said that "Hillary Clinton wants to let 650 million people pour into the U.S." which he says will "triple the size of the country." This comes from the guardian, which says that what Trump said is not true. But people believe him and he would probably say anything to make sure he gets as much votes as possible, even if it means lying about the other candidates.
Donald Trump has done and said many racist things. One time he was in court and the judge was not American, he was Mexican and when Donald Trump was losing the case he told the judge to do his job properly and be fair,and not to treat him with prejudice because he wants to put a wall between Mexico and the rest of the U.S. Even Rrump's own team were shocked by this remark as he's saying that he can't do his job just because of his race.
Another example of racism is when two white beat up a Latino man and he called them "passionate." Two brothers were arrested for beating up a homeless Latino man.Then Trump went up to the police and said that the two men were "well intentioned and got carried away." These are his words from a website:
"I will say that people who are following me are very passionate," Trump said. "They love this country and they want this country to be great again. They are passionate."
People pay him millions and billions of dollars to show up at parties and photograph shoots,things like that .He says that he will donate most of this money to the charity that he owns (Donald Trump foundation) but he actually uses most of that money for his own needs, and donates little to his own charity.
I think that Donald Trump is evil,but I totally understand if you disagree.In my opinion,I think that Donald Trump should not become president,and is most likely to create world war III if he does.I hope you enjoyed this blog!!! :)
When I met Little Mix
Written By Calum O'Raw
Before Little Mix came on stage, we were presented with a lanyard with The Little Mix and the Elegant Touch logos and we were asked our names that were written on a post-it-note so the girls could write our names. Little Mix greeted everyone and introduced their guitarist and make a clear point that we could sing along and the process in which the event was going to occur in Firstly, Little Mix sang track 12 of their album 'DNA', Going Nowhere. Secondly they sang their first track from the album 'Wings' which was in the charts and very, very successful! It was an acapella version of the tracks and was laid back and relaxing. But Little Mix obviously didn't want that atmosphere so the crowd was singing and laughing.
Then it was time to meet the girls and at this current jaw-dropping experience in my life, I was so ready but so, so nervous and there was a tension building inside of me that was very unbearable and painful as I couldn't do this mentally. "Over the past years that Little Mix had been together," I said to myself, uncontrollably, "they have been so influential and different with an amazing friendship that I would love to be the 5th member and see them daily" and I let my thoughts get the better of me!
When I met the girls, I met them in this order, 'Jade, Jesy, Leigh-Anne then finally Perrie' so I greeted the girls and I happily gave a hug to Jesy. During the process, I had a conversion, individually, with the girls and I was just saying briefly, thank you, but also saying that I love the group and all power to them and their decisions.
When I met the girls, I met them in this order, 'Jade, Jesy, Leigh-Anne then finally Perrie' so I greeted the girls and I happily gave a hug to Jesy. During the process, I had a conversion, individually, with the girls and I was just saying briefly, thank you, but also saying that I love the group and all power to them and their decisions.
The girls had been so powerful and helpful in a way that was clearly and understandably specific and unique to one person, like myself. In the venue, there was a minute amount of boys there which made me feel like I had a special bond because of the minority amount of the males. Little Mix have and will make me feel special and my own type of person which I am truly, one hundred percent thankful for!
There is a quote from one of Little Mix's members, Jesy Nelson, that I live by every day and I think of when I am upset;
Your insecurities are what make you different and what makes you who you are. If everyone looked the same it would be boring
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Kipling's Sussex fairy tales at Bateman's
For over a century, Kipling's Sussex fairy tales have captured the imagination of readers of all ages. This year, Christmas at Bateman's too is inspired by these enchanting collections, 'Puck of Pook's Hill' and its sequel, 'Rewards and Fairies'. The endearing stories provide the theme for decorations, talks and storytelling throughout December.
Rudyard Kipling took his children Elsie and John on many fantastical adventures at Bateman's. They loved to play together on the river. In fact, Kipling wrote them a charter to be 'free to come and go and look and know - whether shod or barefoot'.
They also had 'rights' over the birds, bees, reptiles, fishes and insects. In their secluded haven tucked into the Sussex Weald, it must have seemed idyllic at times.
The fun they had inspired some of Kipling's books, including his much-loved Sussex fairy tales. These are at the heart of our Christmas celebrations at Bateman's this year.
Mid-Summer beginnings
The very beginnings of these stories come to light in a letter from Elsie. She writes:
" One summer in the early 1900s, we children and my father acted scenes from A Midsummer Night's Dream. Our stage was an old grass-grown quarry and there my brother as Puck, myself as Titania and my father as Bottom, rehearsed and acted happily."
Published works
Puck of Pook's Hill was published shortly after their summer's day escapades in 1906. Rewards and Fairies followed in 1910. They feature two Sussex children Dan and Una, living near a 'Pook's Hill', as they perform Shakespeare in a fairy ring on Midsummer Eve.
There they meet an ancient fairy named Puck, who weaves magical stories with characters from history. Afterwards, he removes Dan and Una's memory of the adventures they shared.
Sussex fairy lore
Sussex has a long history of fairies and fairy tales. Legend has it that it was the last place in England inhabited by fairies before they left forever.
Kipling's Sussex fairy tales are deeply rooted in the county's fairy lore; 'Puck' or 'Pook', is believed to derive from the Saxon word 'Puca', meaning a Goblin (Smith, A.H: English Place-Name Elements, Vol. 2 Cam. U.P. 1956 p.74). There are many place names still across Sussex which feature these words.
With their fantastical prose and enchanting story collections, it's no surprise that the tales are as popular as ever. New editions have been recently published by Pan Macmillan, ready for the next generation to enjoy.
Christmas at Bateman's
The story collections provide the inspiration for Christmas at Bateman's this year. You'll find handmade decorations and glowing doors of fairies hiding in the books on Kipling's bookshelves.
There is also a trail for little ones to look forward to. So settle in and let yourself be enchanted by the myth and mystery of Kipling's Sussex countryside.
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Add Hope hands over cheque to Limpopo community – every R2 counts!
Itumeleng Drop in Centre is one of the 37 drop-in-centres of Come Together CBOs Consortium, a community-based non-profit organisation (NPO) which provides support services for disadvantaged people and a safe haven for vulnerable children. The organisation assists orphans as well as other vulnerable children and youth from 6 to 18 years of age with their homework, life skills training as well as providing them with 2 nutritious meals a day. The children take part in physical activities, traditional dance and music. The organisation also runs awareness workshops on teenage pregnancy, HIV and AIDS. Computer and sewing lessons are also offered at the centre. In addition, a food gardening project is run to supplement the feeding scheme.
Pastor Ebrahim Maila, Come Together CBOs Consortium NGO leader, says, "Add Hope began supporting us from 2013 and we have been able to significantly increase the number of children we help feed on a daily basis. We now feed over 2 800 children a day across 7 villages in the Capricorn District Municipality, offering them a meal a day as they sometimes have nothing to eat at home."
Maria Seabi, manager at Itumeleng Drop in Centre, says that the Add Hope funds will enable her and her colleagues to continue to help many children at the 7 drop-in centres in the area. "We have 135 children at Itumeleng, 112 Sedibeng, 148 at Thakgalang,109 at Lerato La Bana, 115 at Ramogale Rata Bana, 92 at Mmanawe and 43 at a centre for children with disabilities, the Matlatse ke Lerato Service Centre. All of these children benefit from essential food and nutrition. Thank you to Add Hope and to everyone who donates, you are really helping us to change the lives of these children. May you continue to feed more children in our communities."
R2 donations from KFC customers, combined with KFC social responsibility funds, go directly to feeding 120 000 children through 12 national and 125 local beneficiary organisations that Add Hope supports around the country. Thabisa Mkhwanazi, the KFC Public Affairs Director for Africa and Add Hope champion, says, "We're proud to be making a difference in the Limpopo through our NGO partners like Come Together CBOs Consortium. The latest Poverty Trends in South Africa report shows us that Limpopo is one of the provinces worst hit by the ongoing struggle against poverty. Malnutrition due to poverty is a great threat to healthy childhood development and the situation remains critical. The more we can raise, the more children we can help in Limpopo and all over South Africa. Thank you for Adding Hope!" (ENDS)
Add Hope hands over cheque to Limpopo community – every R2 counts!
Add Hope hands over cheque to Limpopo community – every R2 counts!


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The age-long friend and admirer of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, Saturday paid an incredible visit to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in his Abuja home.
The visit which took many by surprise was interpreted by many to imply that the former vice-president who emerged as the PDP presidential flag bearer in Port Harcourt last Saturday might be securing international support for his ambition.
Welby who was in Nigeria Saturday for an inter-faith dialogue, was accompanied to the house of Atiku by the outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright.
Both Welby and Arkwright, were received by Atiku and the National Chairman of PDP, Uche Secondus, as well as the Director-General of Atiku Campaign Organisation, Gbenga Daniel.
Later in the night, Welby along with the Sultan of Sokoto and other religious leaders were hosted to a dinner by Buhari in the Presidential Villa. Read more


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Your Life
Goal Setting 101
Written by Steven D. Arecco
Before we get started I would be remiss if I didn't mention the following:
For all your reasons in the world to set and achieve goals, please make sure that the pursuit of happiness is not attached to any of them. What I mean is, you have the power to choose at any given moment, "to be happy or not, and to what degree". If you tell yourself that after you achieve a particular goal, than you will be happy, you are headed for a rude awakening. If you have a spouse or children then your responsibility to get your "ducks in a row" is even more crucial …Read more
30 tips to get the most out of The Landmark Forum and The Advanced Course
Written by Steven D. Arecco
Before I begin with my helpful hints, I'd like to tell you a bit about my experience with Landmark's Forum & Advanced Courses. I took mine in 2014-2015 in NYC. I absolutely loved both courses. I went in with low expectations and a bit cynical and came out with way more insight into why I do & don't do certain things. I was also taught how to chart a new course in order to live a happier, more abundant life! I was so impressed with both courses that I had my 8 year old daughter take "The Forum for Children"! I will post a full review in another article …Read more
A balanced portfolio, A balanced life… and I don't mean stocks and bonds
Written by Steven D. Arecco
This article represents the quest for balance in our lives. Balance between our relationships, finances, health, spirituality, just to name a few. To be in perfect harmony and balance is quite impossible. However for the people who aspire to get as close as possible as often as possible, happiness is always within their reach. I am writing this article just after New Years so it will have with it a flavor of goal setting but really I'll be exposing you to my favorite authors and their specialties. Following their work will lead you down the right path …Read more
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
Written by Steven D. Arecco
I am a firm believer in the sharing of knowledge and information. This article contains a culmination of years of research. It is in your best interest to take your time digesting it. Feel free to contact me if I can be of any further help. The phrase "Don't sweat the small stuff""was made popular by author Richard Carlson; however it was Dr. Wayne Dyer that provided him with this little gem. What these two fine authors have in common is the ability to separate out the BIG STUFF (BIG PROBLEMS) from the small stuff (small problems). Their shared belief is that it is ALL SMALL STUFF! …Read more
Taming the Constant Chatter Inside Your Head
Written by Steven D. Arecco
How wonderful would it be to tame that voice inside your head! You know which voice I mean, the one that is constantly grabbing onto thoughts (mostly negative ones) and not letting go until they're blown way out of proportion. Even if you are finally successful at removing the thought, there's always another negative thought to take its place. And so the cycle continues…Many of you live a large portion of your lives in a fantasy world concocted by your own mind …Read more
There can never be World Peace without Inner Peace first
Written by Steven D. Arecco
A friend sent me an email regarding a Jewish woman that just before she jumped in front of a train, asked someone which direction was east. My friend explained to me, Jerusalem was east. Somehow knowing what she said just before she jumped, made it more personal for me. This prompted me to write this article. I know…there is a lot of unhappiness in the world. Let me rephrase that…There are a lot of people thinking unhappy thoughts in the world (HUGE distinction by the way). Unfortunately most people(probably 99%) don't realize how much they manufacture and/or contribute …Read more
Million Dollar Motivation
Written by Steven D. Arecco
How many items do you have on your goal list that you have no intention of manifesting? If you are not quite sure which ones they are, take a look at the ones that have been there the longest and yield the least progress. It really comes down to commitment and intention or a lack there of. Just wanting to achieve something is not good enough. I am very good at achieving my goals, yet as I look back over the previous years of goals some seem to carry over …Read more


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ST. PETERSBURG (FOX 13) - For someone who committed a crime more than 30 years ago, they may think they've gotten away with it.
Advances in DNA testing technology is proving those folks wrong.
St. Petersburg police say they have solved a rape case dating back to 1986. Investigators say Anthony Stokes raped a woman at gunpoint as she begged for her life.
Officials wouldn't go into details but said it was advancements in DNA technology that matched the suspect to this 1986 rape case.
Now they're working to connect him to other rapes from the 1980s.
Police say Stokes didn't show any remorse Friday when he was arrested and charged with sexual battery.
Major Shannon Halstead with the St. Petersburg Police Department described what happened on that night in 1986.
"There was a 39-year-old woman home alone in her house. An unknown suspect forcefully entered her house and sexually assaulted her at gunpoint. She begged for him not to shoot and kill her," he said.
DND evidence was collected after the violent rape, but that was nearly 32-years ago.
The crime was re-examined a few times, but without any suspects, the case went cold.
It was officially reopened in 2015.
"Because of the advancements in DNA technology, they were fortunate to develop a suspect in this case," Major Halstead said.
Investigators focused-in on Stokes, who would have been 25 at the time of the attack, and say they were able to match the DNA from the crime scene to him.
Police say the victim is incredibly grateful her alleged attacker, now 56 years old, is finally behind bars.
However, the job is not done for detectives.
"We know for a fact that he's connected to other cases, so because of those open investigations I'm not going to get into specific detail about how we gathered that DNA, but there's no doubt in our mind that it's his DNA," Halstead said.
Officials say they are also cross-checking his DNA with unsolved sexual assaults in other localities.
"So if there is someone out there who thought, 'It's been 32-years. No one cares.' It's not true. We would be grateful to put together some other puzzle pieces and move those cases to closure also," Halstead said.
The victim told police she lived in fear for years and never went back to the house where the rape happened.
She's now in her 70s and investigators say she is a little worried about possibly having to testify and confront Stokes.
He made his first court appearance Saturday morning and is being held on $250,000 bond.
If anyone has any additional information, they are urged to call St. Petersburg Police at 893-7780. They can also text SPPD + the tips to TIP-411.


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"Before he left, he called together ten of his servants and divided among them ten pounds of silver, saying, 'Invest this for me while I am gone.' "
As a marriage prospect, I did not bring much to the table. The object of my desire was a successful, professional woman with a nice home and financial security. Adonica was 29, single, never married, and without kids. She was sincere, kind, talented, and very beautiful. I was smitten. I prayed, "Lord, if you give me this woman, I will love and cherish her every single one of our remaining days on earth." My odds weren't good. I was older, divorced with five children, battling for custody of the kids, swimming in debt, and attempting a career change. Like Lloyd Christmas played by Jim Carrey in the 1994 comedy "Dumb and Dumber," I mentally fumbled through a similar marriage proposal:
Lloyd: What are the chances of a guy like you and a girl like me... ending up together?
Mary: Well, that's pretty difficult to say.
Lloyd: Hit me with it! I've come a long way to see you, Mary. The least you can do is level with me. What are my chances?
Mary: Not good.
Lloyd: You mean, not good like one out of a hundred?
Mary: I'd say more like one out of a million.
Lloyd: [pause, then with a foolish smile] So you're telling me there's a chance!I hoped to appear a little less stupid and naïve than Lloyd, and I remember the conversation precisely. When the time seemed right, in December 1995, I mustered and spilled my guts:
Me: Do I have a chance?
Adonica: Yes. (I was ecstatic, but tried to control my enthusiasm.)
Me: OK then! But what would a nice girl like you see in a guy like me?
Adonica: Dave, I see our relationship as an investment. I think you're going to pay off."So you're telling me there's a chance," I thought. She believed in me! That's all I needed. I spent 19 years, 5 months, and 7 days in a glorious marriage determined to keep this woman happy with her choice and, up until the moment she died, she continually reminded me that she was. What more could any man want? I was so incredibly blessed to have Adonica by my side for over two decades.
Jesus also believes in me and offers me an eternity with Him. He apparently considers His relationship with me (and the rest of humanity) to be an excellent investment. The Lord trusts me to multiply my "pounds of silver." I can literally make Jesus Christ happy with His choice and someday "enter into the joy of [my] master" (Matthew 25.21). Within me is every God-given resource I need to please Him. It takes faith because "without faith it is impossible to please God" (Hebrews 11.6). I must fully trust Him and apply a little diligence but, by His grace, I have what it takes to win His happiness.
Jesus will return, maybe sooner than I think. In the meantime His expectation is clear:
"...ten pounds of silver... Invest this for me while I am gone."


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It was real Earn is poor. As a working-class guy who's in an on-again-off-again relationship with the mother of his child and who is technically homeless, we catch a glimpse of his pathetically small paycheck and watch him equally struggle to pay for a kid's meal ( for himself ) as he does a rare dinner date. The show's main character struggles making money. Photo by Screenshot/Xiomara Blanco Financial strife isn't the sexiest subject matter for a TV show , but "Atlanta" digs into the realistic portrayal of a black, middle-class worker dealing with the shitty cards he's been dealt. Throughout the show, honest and vulnerable conversations about Earn's well-intentioned attempts to navigate fatherhood and the cheers messiness of his romantic relationship oscillate amid casual philosophizing over the purpose of life and the long, winding road to happiness and fulfillment. It was surreal The intentionally slow pacing of "Atlanta" paired with absolute absurdities results in eerie, surreal scenes that end up feeling more like a bizarre fever dream than a TV show. Among the weirder moments of the first season are an invisible car, a deadly drug deal in the woods with the Migos rappers , an out of control black pop star named Justin Bieber and a to-go box of chicken that mysteriously lights up like the briefcase in "Pulp Fiction." The show seems to make a point that it, like life, sometimes fails to make sense. The surreal moments http://socialadamhughes.chicagodocfestival.org/2016/08/05/when-you-are-looking-for-remedies-online-be-careful-to-choose-web-sites-that-are-legitimate-and-that-provide-facts-about-asthma-and-treatments and slow pacing are what makes gives the show "Twin Peaks" vibes. Photo by Screenshot/Xiomara Blanco That super-meta episode If you only watch one episode, it should be "B.A.N. " Instead of the normal-weird episode of "Atlanta," it's an ambitious meta episode that's shot as a show within a show airing on the fictional Black America Network — spoof commercials and all. The episode follows Paper Boi on a TV show called "Montague," (a "Larry King"-type talk show with a Don Lemon-like host) discussing his lyrics and getting into hot water over transphobic comments he made on Twitter.
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Late summer weekends in the open air speaking with others of Scottish/Celtic affinity and interest..... listening to pipe tunes and the clack of dancing shoes....playing a few tunes myself during quiet moments in my booth....and exposure first hand to brilliant Celtic bands such as Wicked Tinkers.....such a gift!! It's a given I'd prefer to be in Scotland proper, but the ever-constricting rope of family responsibility that keeps me US-side loosed just enough to allow participation in Highland Games in Spokane, WA, Hamilton, MT and Kelso, WA. Uplifting experiences, all!
Having turned away from the summer art show circuit after 9/ll, it's a bit surprising to find myself once again on the road a with a pickup full of gear and carefully wrapped paintings a decade later! It was fun then, but it's absolute heaven now....getting to spend extended time discussing the specific things I love best, the landscape and culture of Scotland and the Celtic countries, and encouraging that interest in others. Not to mention meeting fascinating people from all walks of life and levels of awareness...simply awesome!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Highland Games.....and So Much More
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Saturday, September 4, 2010
Late Summer Highland Games
Another page has turned on the calendar and my favourite time of year is upon us. In an ideal world, I'd be spending waking hours exploring (personally) uncharted territory in Scotland. Such as things are, participating in the Spokane Highland Games, Spokane, WA, and Bitterroot Valley ScottishIrishFestival , Hamilton, MT have been incredibly rewarding, uplifting experiences and excellent excuses to spend time outdoors and a welcome break from routine demands and labours. I cannot thank the organizers of such events enough for all the time and energy they put in to bring these valuable celebrations of culture together! Luckily, I will also have a vendor booth at the Kelso Highland Games in Kelso, WA this coming weekend, 11 and 12 Sept., so one more good chance to enjoy one of Scotland's great traditions, the Games, as Autumn advances.
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FREE TOWN MP Dionisio D'Aguilar yesterday said parliamentarians would not be able to satisfy the overwhelming need of constituents even if their salaries were doubled.
Mr D'Aguilar, also Minister of Tourism and Aviation, gave his full support for the proposed salary hike, telling reporters MPs were constantly forced to balance charitable ambitions with personal finances.
He called the current pay "negligible" and suggested any increase given to MPs would be injected directly into their constituencies.
"It's such a tiny amount of money to help all of the needs of your constituents," Mr D'Aguilar said.
"I don't care what any MP says, I am 100 percent certain that almost all of them spend all of that money on their constituents. You need funds to assist. You're constantly being drawn between trying to help them and not bankrupting yourself and this is the problem every time."
He added: "So the more you give me, the more I'll give back and obviously I have to dip into my own pocket on top of that."
When asked about internal controls to track spending, Mr D'Aguilar said as an accountant he believed everyone should be able to "account for their funds." He noted Finance Minister K Peter Turnquest has indicated the $100,000 capital expenditure for each MP's constituency will only be released in $25,000 increments every three months.
"And in order to get the next one (increment)," he said, "you have to produce the paperwork to show how you spent the previous $25,000. He's an accountant, he's no fool, that's a clever way to do it."
Two weeks ago, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced he would present a salary increase for MPs in the next budget cycle. At the time, he said he would create an independent committee to look at the members' salaries and review the salary structure for government entitles.
"Let's do an analysis of it," Mr D'Aguilar said outside of Cabinet yesterday. "It's $28,000. In Free Town, I've got 9,000 constituents, 4,500 are registered.
"We get $538 a week to tend to the needs of 9,000 constituents. I don't know about my colleagues, but I give every single dollar that I make to my constituency. So my belief is the more you give me the more I can give to my constituents to help with back to school, catastrophes, there's always a compelling need to help your constituents."
Dr Minnis' announcement immediately sparked immense backlash from the general public and the Official Opposition.
It also represents a change in Dr Minnis' 2014 position, when in response to the Christie administration's desire for the same thing, he said: "As long as I am leader of this country, the FNM would not support any pay increase with all the pain and suffering that is going on in this country."
Yesterday, Mr D'Aguilar said: "It's never the right time, never the right time to ask for an increase for a MP. They always say that, you ask one month, ten months from now, they'll say it's the wrong time. Seems unreasonable to me.
"The complaint is often 'oh I ain' see my MP, my MP ain' helping us.' It seems that the Bahamian people want us to assist them but they don't want to us to provide the financial resources to do so. You got to be reasonable.
"I think it's been proven time and time again just because you give to your constituents, that doesn't mean that you're going to guarantee a vote from them. They not going to necessarily vote for you. I just think there are people who have fallen on hard times and more often than not $538 a week just isn't going to suffice to try and make a meaningful impact on people's lives."
The Free Town MP added: "It's just impossible and even if you double the MPs' pay, I don't think you'd be able to fulfil all the requests, so whatever you throw this Member of Parliament, it is going to go into my constituency."
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Well_mudda_take_sic 2 years, 6 months ago
Re-post: Minnis really needs to grow a pair and take direct personal responsibility for his recent MP salary increase blunder while standing on the floor of the HOA. After hiding behind a few of his favourite "Yes" men in cabinet (Bannister, Pintard and now D'Aguilar), we now see him once again hiding behind his press secretary. For Minnis to have said, only six months after the general election, that FNM MPs want and deserve a generous salary increase "in order to better serve and accommodate the needs of their constituents" is absurdly ridiculous. Minnis should be forthrightly telling all of his FNM MPs that the practice of MPs personally giving financial aid and/or handouts of any other kind to their constituents, in exchange for political support, must immediately cease. In a fair democracy where each voter should be regarded as having an equal vote, Minnis should not be encouraging, supporting or otherwise tolerating any type of 'vote buying', period!
mandela 2 years, 6 months ago
Well then stimulate the economy, constituent's don't want or need handouts they want jobs, they would love to catch their own fish, Mr. D'Aguilar sounds like he would rather feed his constituents and have them need him to survive, as to have them catch their own fish and not need him to survive.
birdiestrachan 2 years, 6 months ago
Are these fellows serious ? they just reach Persons like doctor Nottage and Mr. Christie have been helping their constituents for many years, No body sent for those FNM fellows they wanted the job at all cost .The same place they went to get the money to win the election\ go back there for the money to help the people who are in need.
Oh I ain see my MP My MP ain helping us What an insult to the Bahamian people besides he says because the MP helps them it does not mean they will vote for the MP Welcome to the club. Shame on this man. But he did say he can not find Bahamians to manage his wash houses. ;
Cas0072 2 years, 6 months ago
Their constituents will be just fine if they carry out their mandate which includes providing jobs and lowering the cost of living.
sheeprunner12 2 years, 6 months ago
D'Aguilar is presenting the UBP-style approach that has permeated politics ever since ........ It is fascinating that 3 "poor" MPs (Taylor, Cartwright & Stevenson) devised the PLP vision, but the same old Bay Street Boys culture of hand-outs quickly changed the SLOP version of the PLP.
The dependency on MP hand-outs is at the root of Bahamian political corruption and status quo. This is why Bahamian politics will not change because party philosophy is paralysed by the need to satisfy constituents' wants ........ rather than shifting the social, economic and political culture of the nation.
If your constituents have specific needs - food, housing, burial, utilities etc., then create facilities within each constituency office to assist them via social services, churches or NGOs that MP allowances can be funneled through ..... but digging into your MP pocket sends a bad message about who is dependent on who, and the MP/voter relationship should not be based on money favours.
Porcupine 2 years, 6 months ago
You are right. Half will go directly into he MP's pockets, the other half for party loyalty. The FMN are just the other side of the same old, sad coin.
BahamasForBahamians 2 years, 6 months ago
This is an indictment on the Bahamian public, especially the people of Freetown.
Essentially what "Denuncio" as Rodney Moncur would call him is saying is, the people of Freetown are dependent on cash hand outs. He's also openly admitting that he's doing nothing to curb that culture and would prefer to continue the cash handouts even to an extent that he's asking for more money.
Teach a man to fish Denuncion, do not make him dependent on your fish handouts!
jackbnimble 2 years, 6 months ago
But MP's HAVE money to help their constituents. $100,000 budgeted annually to clean parks, assists with scholarships, etc., etc. They write the Minister of Finance and as long as it is a genuine request, the funds are given. Stop talking nonsense!
Further, there is no guarantee that if you increase their salary, they will use it (as it is their personal salary) to help their constituents. We have no way of knowing that because the only thing that's accounted for is the $100,000 per annum. A salary increase to "help constituents" is foolishness!
sheeprunner12 2 years, 6 months ago
Agreed ............. except the rich MPs see it as a "stipend" ....... hence DD comments.
Well_mudda_take_sic 2 years, 6 months ago
There is no longer any doubt in my mind that the constantly yapping little white-haired poodle sees all MPs like himself as elitist entitled overlords with responsibility for directly distributing crumbs to their poor dumb D- educated constituents in exchange for political support. The fact that D'Aguilar is a well known customs duty dodger really does say all there is to say about his character and integrity.
Reality_Check 2 years, 6 months ago
The yapping little white-haired poodle has over the years been heard to say over and over again: "I owe the success of my family's SuperWash laundry business to uncontrolled illegal immigration. Undocumented Haitians and Jamaicans in the Bahamas are my bread and butter. Therefore the more of them the merrier as far as I'm concerned."


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- Intervention: The Dawn Center offers an outpatient program for patients with substance abuse and addiction.
- Results: Patients can receive counseling and treatment closer to home while becoming a part of the local recovery community.
In rural Orangeburg, South Carolina, no local inpatient programs for adults with opioid addiction are available. For people who do seek treatment from inpatient facilities, after discharge they receive little or no follow-up care and have no connections to the recovering community in their hometown.
The Dawn Center, operated by the Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, helps treat individuals with moderate to severe substance abuse habits and addiction. Through the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), the center offers a "mixture of individual counseling, group counseling, family counseling, life skills development, relapse prevention and introduction to the self-help community." These services are delivered at a fraction of an inpatient facility's cost, and allow individuals to remain near their support system in their home area.
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Reimbursement challenges have also been mitigated by funding from the single state authority, the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services. This provides coverage for physician visits and medication for indigent clients, providing improved service quality for those in need. In addition, The Dawn Center also bills Medicaid, private third party insurances, and self-paying clients for services.
Since inception, public transportation barriers in these rural and low-income counties have been problematic. But in February 2017, an additional office in Santee was opened. Staffed with a full-time counselor and full-time administrative assistant, transportation barriers in the eastern part of the county are being overcome.
In February 2017, the Dawn Center, and the three additional Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse programs, were accredited by the Joint Commission.
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The program meets 3 days per week for 3 hours each day. Private and after-hour appointments are also available. Services include:
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- Case management discharge planning
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As part of a larger state network receiving a USDA Rural Development Grant, equipment is being installed across the state with tentative Tri-Country use by end of 2017. This will help mitigate physician visit and transportation challenges for some clients.
To date, 158 people have received IOP services, and 376 have received medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
A federal waiver is required for some medications used to assist treatment, and client numbers are limited per physician. This requires an essential partnership with established physicians, or recruiting an in-house physician.
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The Dawn Center Intensive Outpatient Program
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The Abingdon Collection looks forward to welcoming the Mercedes-Benz Owners Club on Saturday 30th May 2015.
The Abingdon Collection represents over 45 years of passionate collecting and provides an opportunity for visitors to take a "walk in the past". If you lived through the 50's, 60's and 70's, or just like big boy toys, then there is definitely something for you.
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Crowns are a mainstay of cosmetic dentistry used to improve your smile's appearance in a variety of situations. Not all crowns are alike, though — and the differences could affect your cost.
Crowns or caps are needed to cover remaining tooth structure which was previously damaged. Tooth decay and trauma are the major reasons for damage or loss of tooth structure that make crowns necessary. After preparing the remaining healthy tooth to fit into the new crown, we then make an impression mold of the tooth for a dental technician to use to create the new crown. It's at this point where the road to your new smile can take different paths, both in construction and how much artistry goes in to your crown's formation.
Porcelain crown construction falls into two general categories. The first category involves life-like porcelain fused to an inner core of metal. Because many older types of porcelain tend to be brittle and subject to breaking under pressure, metals are used to strengthen the crown. A fused crown can thus provide both durability and a life-like appearance.
In recent years, though, new dental materials have made the second category — all porcelain crowns — a viable option. Either lithium disilicate or zirconium oxide account for nearly two-thirds of crowns made today. Although research on their durability is relatively new, initial results have been encouraging, showing advanced all-ceramic crowns can tolerate forces comparable to porcelain fused to metal (PFM) crowns used in bridges.
On the downside, these newer materials may be more expensive than PFM crowns. Costs for manufacturing may also increase depending on how life-like the matching of color with other teeth you desire your crown to be. For example, individual teeth aren't a uniform color — there are gradations of color that can vary from the tip of the tooth to the root. To capture these gradations in an individual crown requires a high level of artistry and time by the dental technician, which increases the final cost.
If you're in need of a crown, it's best to first make an appointment for a consultation to review your options, and to consider both your expectations and financial ability. Together we can determine what it will take to create a new look for your teeth that fits your expectations and your budget.
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A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia's first career choice actually was to be… a dentist! That's right, the sexy star of TV's Modern Family actually was only two semesters shy of finishing a dental degree in her native Columbia when she traded dental school for the small screen. Still, dental health remains a top priority for the actress and her son, Manolo.
"I'm obsessed," she recently told People magazine. "My son thinks I'm crazy because I make him do a cleaning every three months. I try to bribe the dentist to make him to do it sooner!"
That's what we call a healthy obsession (teeth-cleaning, not bribery). And while coming in for a professional cleaning every three months may not be necessary for everyone, some people — especially those who are particularly susceptible to gum disease — may benefit from professional cleanings on a three-month schedule. In fact, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to having professional teeth cleanings — but everyone needs this beneficial procedure on a regular basis.
Even if you are meticulous about your daily oral hygiene routine at home, there are plenty of reasons for regular checkups. They include:
- Dental exam. Oral health problems such as tooth decay and gum disease are much easier — and less expensive — to treat in the earliest stages. You may not have symptoms of either disease early on, but we can spot the warning signs and take appropriate preventive or restorative measures.
- Oral cancer screening. Oral cancer is not just a concern of the middle aged and elderly — young adults can be affected as well (even those who do not smoke). The survival rate for this deadly disease goes up tremendously if it is detected quickly, and an oral cancer screening is part of every routine dental visit.
- Professional teeth cleaning. Calcified (hardened) dental plaque (tartar or calculus) can build up near the gum line over time — even if you brush and floss every day. These deposits can irritate your gums and create favorable conditions for tooth decay. You can't remove tartar by flossing or brushing, but we can clear it away — and leave you with a bright, fresh-feeling smile!
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