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A feature of my youth could be characterised as being intellectually lonely. I think my interest in intellectual pursuits was mostly borne out of my trying to rationalise and intellectualise why I was treated by society the way I was, as a black person. I couldn't rationalise racism. And I think that's what led me into literature, thinking about the mind and how to challenge structural inequality.
When I was about 19 a music publisher hooked me up with this recording superstar to write a batch of songs for. I won't say his name. Two long years later that superstar was just getting into the studio. And I started to think, I don't know if this is going to happen. And I sank into a bit of a depression. There were ups and downs after that.
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I'm a working-class boy, I always wanted to buy my mum a house before she died. If I was standing in front of the 16-year-old me, with all his big dreams – I think he would be surprised if I told him what I do now. He'd think, an artistic director of a theatre in London? That doesn't make sense. Who looks like you in theatre? I'm not sure he would understand it. The 19-year-old me would understand and be really excited. The 16-year-old me would say, but I want to be Lionel Richie, what the fuck are you talking about?
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If there was a day I could live over again it would be the day I won the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Most Promising Playwright in 2003. The same day an album of me singing covers was released. The happiness wasn't about the actual achievements though. I was with my mother and we were walking into the Savoy, along the red carpet, and I realised on that day two of her dreams had come true.
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UK doctors set to 'oppose Brexit' following BMA vote
The BMA will 'oppose Brexit as a whole' following a vote at today's Annual Representative Meeting.
The motion called on the BMA to 'publicly announce that it is concerned that Brexit poses a major threat to the NHS and the nation's health', while supporting 'open border arrangements with free movement of healthcare and medical research staff'.
Following the vote, it will be BMA policy to 'support the idea of the public having a final say on the Brexit deal, now that more is known regarding the potential impact of Brexit'.
The BMA's 'Brexit briefings', which outlined its stance earlier this year, previously warned: 'Any reduction in the number of doctors migrating to the UK will therefore undoubtedly exacerbate workforce shortages, impacting staffing levels on hospital wards, in GP practices and in community settings across the UK.'
Official statistics have shown that the GP workforce shortage continues to worsen as 1,000 GPs left the profession since 2015, when the health secretary announced plans to add 5,000 GPs to the workforce by 2020.
Meanwhile, NHS England continues to pursue its target of recruiting 2,000 GPs from overseas by 2020, with just 85 in posts as of the end of March.
Dr Chandra Kanneganti, BMA GP Committee policy lead for the GP Forward View, said: 'We oppose what's happening and we want a good deal to be part of the European Union because we appreciate the enormous contribution of the European healthcare workforce, who work in the NHS everyday.
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He added that the BMA will now work with the Government and 'put the pressure on to get the best deal'.
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Motion by the agenda committee: That this meeting notes the concerns raised in the "BMA Brexit briefings", also notes that the BMA is non-partisan but that there is a plurality of opinions within political parties on Brexit. We call on the BMA to:-
i) support the UK remaining in the European single market;
ii) support open border arrangements with free movement of healthcare and medical research staff;
iii) support the UK remaining a member of Euratom to ensure the protection of supply of radioisotopes;
iv) support the early adoption of the European Clinical Trials Directive in the UK;
v) publicly announce that it is concerned that Brexit poses a major threat to the NHS and the nation's health;
vi) support the idea of the public having a final say on the Brexit deal, now that more is known regarding the potential impact of Brexit on the NHS and the nation's health;
vii) oppose Brexit as a whole.
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This is bugger all to do with the BMA. Can some one explain to me why our union is campaigning to increase the numbers of overseas Drs employed in the NHS. How does this square with improving the pay and working conditions of BMA union members? I can see how this agenda works for the benefit of the NHS, but I'm sorry I thought the BMA was the Drs union, not an NHS support group.
Regardless of your take on the rights and wrongs of BREXIT all this demonstrates is complete confusion on the part of the BMA as to who's interests they are supposed to represent...apparently not their paid up members.
Not on my behalf please BMA!
Brexit was voted on and carried by the uk public, what right does the Bma have in objecting to it on my behalf?
I denounce the Bma resolution as wrong and undemocratic and I am ashamed that my trades union should so recklesslessly ignore democracy but then again........
I left the Bma for 20 years and only rejoined several years ago, as in all things.......please do not presume on my behalf
The Bma have got this so wrong and it appeals to the leftist anti brexit agenda nicely but will have no effect apart from annoying brexit (ex) Bma members.....
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The prime minister is going to Brussel today to face the 27 EU leaders in a summit meeting . Time is almost run out for signing off an official deal in coming October for Brexit. The division within the Tory Party about this deal is historic. I suppose for those who support leaving EU , this government has essentially failed to deliver .
Vincent ...we haven't left yet and 'negotiations' (lol) are still ongoing. I thoroughly respect your right to take issue with BREXIT but your confused in your repeated suggestions that BREXIT is all some kind of internal Tory party issue. Significantly more people voted leave than have voted Tories in many many years, or any party for that matter. If a single political party received 56% of the national vote at a general election they'd have the biggest political mandate in a long while. Wether it's what you wanted or not we are going to leave because a significant majority of the population want to. We need to get the best deal we can, and if the EU refuse we just have to leave anyway. To me their empty headed intransigence makes the case for leaving even more valid. What a inflexible sclerotic set up the EU self evidently is.
By passing motions (no pun intended) like this the BMA alignes itself with an argument it can not win, and has already lost. Pointless and divisive in equal measure.
Resigned my membership of the BMA.
They might just as well pass a motion opposing the result of a general election.
Oh the irony, they have a vote on wether to oppose the result of someone else's vote, only the vote their voting to oppose involved the entire country, whilst who are they..a small band of Drs seemingly pathologically predisposed to back the looser in every argument. I'm not with them, that ain't my bag, these folk don't represent me and they ain't getting my subsidy.


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Ep 53 Halloween Marathon II: 'Honeyspider' & 'Murder Party'
October 10, 2017
Welcome back for the 53rd Episode of Final Girls Horrorcast! This week we celebrate the 2nd edition of our Halloween Marathon Month with 'Honeyspider' and 'Murder Party'.
Trailer Trashtalk Segment: "Mayhem" to be released early 2018
Social Media Question of the Week Segment:
You find a fancy invitation on the street in front of your house for a "Murder Party" on Halloween, do you consider going?
Next Week: "Scare Zone" (Streaming on Vudu) & "Hayride" (Streaming on Amazon)


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Whether your V-day bae is an actual human being or the all powerful tri-force of Netflix, WiFi, and a laptop, you deserve to look a solid 10! Here are 3 outfits in under 2 minutes to offer some inspiration for looking lovely while you spend some time with your one true love!
Tag: Forever 21
January Favorites
Because I like to like things, here are some things that I liked a lot last month!
♥Products Mentioned:♥
Revlon ColorStay Foundation
elf Smudge Pots in Wine Not, Poppin' Party, and Back to Basics
NARS Lip Pencils in Rikugien and Cruella
Side-Tassel Chunky Hell Booties
American Flag Beanie
Blanket Scarf
The Amazing Book is Not on Fire
Troye Sivan "Blue Neighborhood"
3 Ways to Style: Plaid Shirts | Winter Lookbook
Little Green Monster
The best part about going home for breaks is getting to delve into my wardrobe with all of the clothes that I haven't been able to wear while I'm at school. For instance, I had completely forgotten that I owned this delightfully fuzzy monstrosity which is why it's getting a little love from me today. It's wonderful because it's warm, but slightly less wonderful because it sheds and only has 3/4 length sleeves so my arm-shins are always cold. Despite that, my poor chilly arm-shins have never been styled better.
Warm Novembers
It's a shame that I want to welcome November in with warm coat clothed arms and mitten covered hands, but I can't because it's still 70 degrees outside. Regardless of that, I refuse to go back to wearing shorts. My fall aesthetic is in full swing and while I won't go full force with it, I won't let the temperature stop me from wearing my tights and knitwear. For that reason, I decided to pair one of my summer favorite, this lightweight, open back F21 dress, with colored tights and a chunky cardigan. It's warm enough to keep me from suffering in the freezing classroom but not so warm that I won't be able to survive the actual outdoors.
2nd Day Fever
Today I woke up at 7AM with a purpose, which is something that hasn't happened in months. Said purpose was sadly and 8AM class. I made the executive decision to wear something that was visually cool, but still comfy enough to slip into easily and rock with in the early morning. Flannel makes every early morning about 27.6% better!
Muted Vibrance
I like sleeveless shirts in the summer time, but for some reason I only own four. My aunt picked this gem up for me from H&M a week or so ago and this is my first time wearing it. And I am loving it! I like that the floral print is a little bit more on the 'mature' side and a little bit more subdued in terms of it's color scheme. I contrasted that with this bright red skirt from Forever 21 and I think it makes somewhat of a nice semi-tropical fusion that I'm totally digging.
Restless Dress
Do any of you do that thing where you randomly swap out things in your outfit throughout the day, until it gets to the point where the outfit you change out of to go to bed is nothing like the one you put on in the morning? This is definitely one of those outfits for me. I wore it without the button-down, with the button-down, as a shirt with a pair of jeans, as a shirt with a skirt, and swapped out accessories all within the same day. For some reason, I just could never become satisfied with my styling of this outfit and I do not know why. I can only hope that it is not the start of an outfit rut. 😦
And in other news, I've recently started up a YouTube channel in case any of you want to check that bad boy. I've got one video up so far and it's a tutorial from one of the looks created in my review of the Art Throb palette from NYX. I won't be abandoning this blog though, because this blog is my main squeeze and my #bae, but if you ever want to see me beyond photos, then be sure to visit and subscribe to my channel out!
Shortall Farm
At this time last week I was lacing up my boots to deal with the snow that was still on the ground and now it's 70 degrees outside. This means that not only have I been blessed with a bit of an early spring, but I finally get to whip out my good ol' shortalls! I may have classed them up a bit with a nice necklace and a pair of loafers, yet I still can't help feeling as if I should give my green pepper garden another try. They just add a nice laid-back and casual vibe to every outfit I make with them. Throw in my new fuzzy sweater from F21 (which has allowed me to take a break from being a chic yeti, and stroll into country yeti territory) and I've got my go-to combo for spring.
What is your go-to or favorite item for Spring?
Black Fall
Fun fact: I got dressed in the dark this morning and getting dressed in the dark is a perfectly good excuse for rocking a black and white outfit. To be honest, the dramatic air of the color combo doesn't really need any specific reason to be integrated into anyone's attire beyond the fact that it always looks cool, but it's especially great when you're having one of those mornings. I decided to mix things up a bit in the outfit by pairing it with my new favorite beanie from Forever 21 for a little bit of extra warmth. Thus, my fall aesthetic is on and going stronger than ever.


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Johannesburg - Things in the Sibeko penthouse won't be the same again as Kgomotso Christopher bows out of her role as Katlego Sibeko on Isidingo on Wednesday 13 April at 19:00 on SABC3 (assuming the cricket hasn't messed up SABC3's schedules too much).
Expect to see a deadly feud take place between Lincoln and Katlego when Lincoln learns of Katlego's escape plans with their baby… that's right: "deadly".
After five years on Isidingo, Kgomotso's ready to leave the soapie that made her a household name but the decision to leave wasn't a sudden one. It was planned almost two years ago, Kgomotso says.
Her fans shouldn't panic that this will be the last we'll see of her on TV – Kgomotso isn't taking a break from acting. She's going to continue entertaining but in different roles and channels on television. And rumour has it that her first post-Isidingo role will be on a Mzansi Magic drama. Watch this space for more…
For more on how Isidingo filmed her final scenes and exclusive behind-the-scenes pics of Katlego's exit, grab a copy of the 27 April issue of tvplus magazine, on sale from Friday 22 April.


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Greetings! Here's an update regarding my shift away from digital social media to in-person, face-to-face social interaction. Recent events discussed in this post include a wondrous Meetup.com event at a spa (the massage was DIVINE), our little guy's soccer game (the weather was HEAVENLY), and a relaxing visit to my favoritest (yes favoritest) nail salon.… Continue reading [Social] Meetup Event, Soccer Game, Nail Salon Visit, and Tonight's Line Dancing Meetup
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[Soul] Trading Social Media for Social Meetups
I rarely go on Facebook anymore, and I was feeling pretty pleased with myself in terms of how disciplined I felt I was being about it. However, I didn't realize that I had basically replaced the time sink of Facebook with a forum. I gain so much from the forum and the wonderful people there.… Continue reading [Soul] Trading Social Media for Social Meetups
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Pope Francis urged members of organized crime to turn away from violence and exploitation and stop the "tears of the mothers of Naples" after visiting one of the city's most violent and drug-infested neighborhoods on Saturday.
Francis, on a day-long trip, also spoke out against political corruption in an address to a crowd in the notorious Scampia neighborhood, a stronghold of clans of the Camorra, the Naples version of the Sicilian mafia.
He was speaking in the shadow of a dilapidated sailboat-shaped housing estate known as Le Vele, so dangerous that even police are sometimes afraid to enter, residents say.
He urged residents of the area, which has often been the battleground of Camorra clans fighting for control of drug trafficking and extortion rackets, not to let criminals rob them of their hope.
At a Mass in the city center, Francis urged Neapolitans to "react firmly to organizations that exploit and corrupt young people, that exploit the poor and the weak with cynical drug trafficking and other crimes."
"To the criminals and all their accomplices, I, today, humbly and as a brother, repeat: convert yourselves to love and justice. It is possible to return to honesty. The tears of the mothers of Naples are asking this of you," he said.
Since his election two years ago, Francis - who renounced the spacious papal apartments used by his predecessors and lives in a small apartment in a Vatican guest house - has made the defense of the poor and weakest members of society a key plank of his papacy.
He has also said members of organized crime excommunicate themselves from the Church, and that it would welcome them back if they repent.
After the Mass, the pope shared a meal with about 120 male and female inmates in a city jail, among them several transsexuals and AIDS sufferers chosen to represent those sectors of the local prison population, a Church official said.
Earlier, in Scampia, where drugs are sold openly and youth unemployment is more than 40 percent, Francis listened to a Filipino immigrant woman and an unemployed Italian man tell of their difficulties and a magistrate speak of "juvenile delinquency, desperation and death" in Naples.
The pope defended immigrants, saying they could not be considered "second-class human beings." He called for just wages for workers, and railed against corruption in public life.
"How much corruption there is in the world! I hope you have the courage ... to clean up the city and clean up society so that there is no longer that stink of corruption," he said. (Editing by Pravin Char and Kevin Liffey)


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One month from today, my friend Jack and I will be running in the 118th Boston Marathon. Both of us were there last year but neither of us got to actually finish due to the tragic events that afternoon. More importantly than the fact that we were not able to finish is that Jack's wife, Barbara, was unhurt even though the first explosion was right across the street from where she was. (You can read about my experience last year by clicking here, if you are interested.)
This is me with Jack at the finish line last year the day before the marathon.
Time for a brief commercial… I am raising money again this year for the MEB Foundation and would appreciate donations of any size. Just click here to go to my fundraising page. No donation is too small!
With Meb at last year's Team MEB meet-and-greet the day before the marathon.
Those that know me know that I do not quit anything. In fact, my mentality my whole life has been to prove someone wrong when they tell me I cannot do something. That can be a good trait in many ways, but it can also work against me at times. When I was in high school, my wrestling coach (Coach McNutt) would take us to a room the day before every match. He would run down the list of matchups and have almost every one of us losing our match. When he was done, his "projection" was that we were going to lose to the other team badly. Just the fact that he would put on that chalkboard that I was going to lose made me even more determined to prove him wrong. In fact, I wanted to beat my opponent that much more convincingly just to show Coach that I would not just win, but I would dominate. Looking back, I now see what a psychological head game he was playing with us at the time. And it worked!
That mentality has stayed with me. With Coach McNutt, it worked to my advantage. That is not always the case. When I ran the Run for Life Marathon in Madison, Mississippi, a couple of years ago, I started having some pain in my hip within the first mile. The course was a double loop, meaning that the half marathoners completed the first loop and entered Liberty Park to cross the finish line. The marathoners had to run the loop a second time before entering the park to cross the marathon finish line. Although my hip was bothering me, it was something I thought I could tolerate. Then I got to mile 12 as we were approaching the park and my hip started to really hurt. I stopped at the mile 13 marker at the entrance to the park and stared at the half marathon finish line for several minutes. In my mind, I was debating with myself about whether I should just run on in, complete the half marathon and call it a day. I kept telling myself that I did not drive over to this race to run a half marathon. Eventually, the "can do" attitude won out and I decide to finish the marathon by taking off on the second loop. Unfortunately, I only got a mile into that loop before my hip started to really hurt me. I stopped at the mile 14 marker and tried to decide what would be more embarrassing to me — should I run backwards for a mile to get to the park and finish the half marathon or should I continue on knowing that I would have to walk most of the remaining 12 miles with a painful hip. If you guessed that I chose to walk the remaining 12 miles of the marathon, you would be right. It was a painful, miserable 3+ hours but I did finish the marathon. Of course, I could not run for a week and my hip hurt when I walked. But I did not quit!
Because I approach almost everything with an all-or-nothing attitude, it has bothered me for a year that I did not get to cross the finish line on Boylston Street last year. The way everything went down left an empty feeling in my stomach that I still feel whenever I think about that marathon. That is the only race that I have started and not crossed the finish line. Even though I have a medal and an "official" finishing time from last year, a part of me feels like I did not finish the race. Since I was stopped by the police with only about a half-mile to go, there is no doubt that I would have finished. I just cannot get over the fact that I did not cross the finish line. I know it is petty and I do try not to look at it that way. It is just hard for me, I guess.
This is the place where I was stopped by the police during last year's marathon. That's me in the red shirt and hat in the bottom right corner.
It is the other side of last year's event that still creates a lump in my throat when I reflect back to that day. The Boston Marathon is the most iconic marathon in all of running. It is partly because it is the oldest annually contested marathon in the world and was inspired by the marathon at the first modern Olympics Games in 1896. Because of its stature in the world of running, thousands and thousands of spectators come to watch. When the bombs went off, the people finishing the marathon were "average" runners like me. The elite runners had long since finished. The other "really fast" runners were also most likely back in their hotels resting. The time on the clock showed 4:09 of the third wave when the first bomb exploded at 2:50PM local time. The bombs were set down among the spectators in backpacks. Who are the spectators at that point of a marathon? It is primarily the family and friends of those average runners. You see, these runners are not "winning" anything in terms of the race results. That is especially true at the Boston Marathon because it is has such a fast field of runners. As one of these regular runners, I would contend that every one of these runners are winning, and winning big. When it comes to running 26.2 miles, I believe everyone that crosses the finish line wins something. It may be just that they checked an item off their bucket list. Win! It may be that they did something that they did not think they could do. Win! It may be that they are running to raise money for a charity or some cause that affects them personally. Win! It really does not matter why they ran. If they finish, they win. That is why everyone gets a medal.
I digressed a bit, but it is my blog and I can do whatever I want. To get back on point… Because of the class of runners that were finishing the marathon at the time of the explosions, those cowardly punk terrorists were targeting innocent people who were just there to watch someone close to them complete something significant. That's it! The streets were lined with friends and families, including kids. Including kids! Being in Boston then, the local television coverage was wall-to-wall about the bombings and its aftermath. It was story after story about the victims and the authorities asking for anyone that might have seen something to please come forward. In the end, three innocent people were killed that day (another was killed by the bombers later) and over 260 were injured (many losing limbs in the process). I still cannot get the images of Martin Richard out of my mind. He was the 8-year-old boy who was killed as his sister and mother were severely injured. His 6-year-old sister lost her leg and his mom suffered serious head injury. Martin and his family was just there to watch his dad finish the marathon. Since he was the first victim identified, his picture was all over the television coverage. Did you catch that he was 8 years old and his sister was 6 years old? (You can help the Richard family by clicking here.)
Who knows what these morons thought they would accomplish. If they thought they would scare people back into their homes or put an end to the Boston Marathon, they are even dumber than they look. This is Boston, Massachusetts, after all. The same Boston that was pivotal to the American Revolution where we fought and won a war against the most powerful nation on the planet to gain our freedom and independence. Has anyone ever heard of the Boston Tea Party? The marathon is run every year on Patriot's Day, which is celebrated on the third Monday in April. Patriot's Day commemorates the April 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord. These were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. In the days following the bombings, the world saw that the same resolve still resides in the hearts of Bostonians. Runners, especially distance runners, have that same kind of will. If these terrorists thought runners would be afraid to come back to the Boston Marathon, they also underestimated the runner's resolve. In fact, there was so much interest for running this year's marathon that the Boston Athletic Association had to add a fourth wave for another 9,000 runners. Most of us that were denied finishing last year chose to come back this year. We were not going to let the terrorists keep us away.
The anticipation of going back to Boston has been building inside me for months. It was last May when the Boston Athletic Association sent an email to those of us that were stopped before finishing to let us know that they were extending an invitation for us to come back this year to resolve our unfinished business. I have been eagerly looking forward to this return trip ever since. In fact, I submitted my registration within minutes of the special registration period opening on 19 August. Now, it is just a month from today that we will ride the buses out to Hopkinton to begin the trek back to Boylston Street in Boston's Copley Square. This time, I will get to turn "right on Hereford, left on Boylston." I have no doubt about that. I also have no doubt that the scene on Boylston Street will be back to what it is supposed to be, one of celebration. It may have taken a year, but we will finish what we started on 15 April of last year. We will win!
This is a picture of the finish line on race morning last year just as the sun was coming up. I was walking to catch my bus when I took this picture. I walked behind the grand stands because I did not want to cross the finish line on race day until I was completing the marathon.


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BCK FILE--If a proposal introduced by Councilmember Paul Koretz at Tuesday's City Council meeting is passed, the sale of e-cigarettes and vaping products would be banned in Los Angeles until the products receive premarket authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration.
To date, no e-cigarette or vaping products have received premarket authorization or have been deemed safe by the FDA. In effect, this would place a ban on the sale of all devices.
The proposal was referred to a council health committee, which will decide whether to pass the proposal to the full council for a vote. If the proposal passes the full council, the city attorneys would draft an ordinance for council approval.
Koretz's proposal was referred to a council committee focused on health, which would vet the idea before deciding whether to send it to the full council for a vote. If passed, city lawyers would draft an ordinance for council approval.
The ban would be one of the most restrictive proposals in the country to date, following an outbreak of vaping-related lung illness across the country.
As of October 1, 080 cases of lung illness associated with vaping have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) from 48 states and 1 U.S. territory. Last week, a 17-year old Bronx, New York teen was the youngest fatality of 23 vaping-related deaths this year.
Bans Throughout the Country
Last week, Los Angeles County passed a ban of flavored e-cigarettes and menthol cigarettes. The ban, which goes into effect at the end of October, would apply to the million residents who live in unincorporated areas of the county.
In addition, the Trump Administration has proposed a ban on flavored e-cigarettes. Ohio, Washington, and other states are considering adopting similar bans. Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer has recommended a flavored tobacco ban, as well.
San Francisco was the first city to ban e-cigarettes earlier this year. JUUL Labs, Inc., headquartered in the city, announced last week that the company would withdraw its support of Proposition C, a San Francisco ballot measure to overturn the vaping ban. JUUL, which donated $19 million to the campaign, was the measure's only financial backer. The company also ceased lobbying efforts and advertising, following a change in corporate leadership.
Massachusetts has instituted a temporary 4-month ban on e-cigarettes, while Michigan and New York State have banned flavored e-cigarette products. However, an appellate court ruling placed a hold on the New York ban that was announced last month by Governor Andrew Cuomo, amidst concern over rising youth usage and the outbreak of lung illnesses. An industry trade group, Vapor Technology Association, is arguing for a preliminary injunction on the ban and the case is scheduled before the Supreme Court in Albany on October 18.
JUUL and Rise in Youth Vaping Use
The explosive surge in e-cigarette usage and the meteoric rise in JUUL, the market leader in the e-cigarette industry, is in large part due to epidemic youth use. JUUL Labs in particular has benefited from popularity among teens and preteens because of social media marketing, as well as its easy-to-hide design and flavors.
Unlike conventional cigarettes, JUUL uses a proprietary vaporization process with benzoic acid, which renders the nicotine smooth and less harsh than smoking. As a result, adolescents and people new to tobacco are able to use greater amounts of nicotine.
Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb has referred to the rising use of e-cigarettes in youth as epidemic. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 high school students reported vaping in the previous 30 days, with fruit, mint, and menthol flavors most commonly used. 66% of teens surveyed believed e-cigarettes did not contain nicotine, while some e-cigarette pods may contain as much nicotine as a pack of combustible cigarettes.
Nicotine is especially harmful to the developing brain of adolescents and young adults under 25, causing permanent changes to the areas of the brain that control learning, attention, and impulse control. Nicotine is a highly addictive substance and the developing brain is more susceptible to addiction.
Marketing E-Cigarettes to Kids
In June, the House subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy announced a probe into whether JUUL Labs, Inc. deliberately targeted teens and youth. The committee has threatened to subpoena JUUL if the company does not turn over its marketing documents.
In September, the FDA issued a warning to JUUL Labs for "marketing unauthorized modified risk tobacco products by engaging in labeling, advertising, and/or other activities directed to consumers, including a presentation given to youth at a school." The agency also sent a letter to the company, requesting more information about several issues raised at a Congressional hearing about JUUL's marketing outreach and marketing practices.
E-Cigarettes for Smoking Cessation
Opposition to bans of vaping devices often centers on the use of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid. JUUL Labs has changed its marketing to feature real-life smokers who use JUUL devices to quit smoking. However, in September, the FDA sent the company a warning letter, stating JUUL Labs had violated federal regulations when advertising its products as a less harmful alternative to conventional cigarettes. The company had not received required federal approval to market its products as a safer alternative.
E-cigarettes are not necessarily an effective smoking cessation aid, according to Michael Blaha, M.D., M.P.H. The director of clinical research at the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for Prevention of Heart Disease says vaping is still bad for your health, with many unknowns about longterm effects. E-cigarettes contain highly addictive nicotine, just like conventional cigarettes, which raises blood pressure and spikes adrenaline, increasing the likelihood of heart attack. Blaha also notes the devices have not received approval as a smoking cessation device by the FDA and surveys show that most people who attempt to use e-cigarettes to stop smoking end up using both e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes.
The FDA
The FDA has been responsible for regulating e-cigarettes since 2016 and in August of that year, the agency made it illegal to sell e-cigarettes and ENDS products (e-cigarettes, vapes, e-cigars, e-hookahs, e-pipes, and e-liquids) to minors under 18.
In July of this year, the U.S. District Court in Maryland ordered applications for e-cigarettes and products on the market as of August 2016 must submit applications for premarket authorization to the FDA by May 12, 2020 or during the one-year review period. What this means is that all e-cigarette products that are "new" must be undergo a thorough scientific review by the FDA. If the products do not receive authorization, they will not remain on the market.
What's Next
The next year may be a turning point for e-cigarettes. JUUL Labs has undergone a change in CEO's and the company has ceased TV, print, and digital advertising, as well as lobbying efforts. JUUL and other e-cigarette companies face numerous lawsuits across the country, alleging illegal marketing to youth, as well as that the companies' products caused nicotine addiction and injuries.
While the vaping-related lung illness cases appear to be connected with THC, federal officials have told the public to avoid using e-cigarettes until the cause of the respiratory conditions is understood.
Vaping Industry: Wild West
The vaping industry has been a wild west without many restrictions. Too much is unknown about the long-term effects of vaping, especially among adolescents and teens. Companies have not been mandated to disclose ingredients in their products. Until the pending premarket authorization guidelines take effect, there needs to be oversight in place to curb the explosive rise in teen nicotine and e-cigarette use, as well as the unknown cause of vaping-related illness and deaths.
(Beth Cone Kramer is a professional writer and covers The Resistance and other important and topical issues for CityWatch.)


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History of Azaleana Manor
Azaleana Manor has been purchased by and is currently being renovated by the owners of the nearby property, Winterbourne Inn on the St. Johns. Much like Winterbourne Inn, Azaleana Manor will be a stunning waterfront Jacksonville wedding venue located right on the scenic St. Johns River.
The present owner is only the 3rd owner of this mansion. The land was part of the Winterbourne house next door. When Karrie Ferguson died in 1951 the land was sold and the main house was built. In 1982 another prominent family bought the property and more than doubled the size of the original house to its current 10,000 square feet on one level. The garage apartment was added at the same time. The 4 acres of land remains with the brick walkway around the property, the oversized metal ivy lines archways, fruit trees, camellias, and of course beautiful pink azaleas all enjoy the backdrop of the stunning and scenic St. Johns River.
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Keeping Spare Rooms and Basements Warm with a Ventless Wall Mounted Fireplace
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Some spaces in our homes simply don't require constant temperature care via central heating system, either because they are used less or because we live in places where the thermometer doesn't really dip below the chilly point all that often. Whether you live in a location where the mercury hits the bottom or not, these rooms shouldn't be abandoned simply because of a chill, and we have a few versatile options to help you warm these spaces only when you need them. Warm up your basement before a house party with a touch of fashionable decor. Give guests a charming alternative to the noisy electric heater. Mount one in your bedroom for a calming, natural ambiance, then when visitors come over, move it to the guest room for comfort and warmth. You've got a lot of options, and each piece is versatile enough to warrant a good long look.
All of these options have a few things in common: they're stylishly chic, comfortingly safe, utilize eco-friendly ethanol biofuel. They are extremely low impact as far as your construction is concerned, requiring only the simplest of sturdy mounting equipment. No chimneys, cords, or pipes, not even a cord, which most wall mounted electric fires require. No more tripping over cords or accidentally brushing into a hot floor-stand heating unit. No worrying about children or pets causing havoc, or knock-over accidents during a fun basement party.
The greatest advantage comes in the ethanol biofuel. Ethanol is a clean-burning alternative to traditional wood or propane fireplaces that require much more work to install. You don't have to worry about soot, smoke, unpleasant odors, or harmful, toxic gasses. The only byproducts are minute amounts of water vapor, carbon dioxide (a natural byproduct of fire), and a wonderful, perfect amount of heat. In a properly ventilated home, you have all the reasons in the world to consider tossing out the old clatterbox heater and replacing it with something contemporary, fashionable, and safe. Imagine all the ankles and bedskirts you'll save!
A wall mount fireplace heater is a fashionable, versatile addition to your home that demands little in return for warmth, ambiance, and style. Despite their small size, they can still push out excellent heat to fight off cold's biting edge. They're pretty to look at, lovely to behold, and easily moved when you're ready to go.
Anywhere Fireplace Chelsea Indoor Wall Mounted Biofuel Fireplace
When it comes to straight-up fantastic style, you start with the Chelsea Fireplace. Big on name, huge on fashion, the graceful curves of the Chelsea make a bold statement in whatever room you choose. The bright, glossy shapes easily stand out in whatever aesthetic embraces your space. Available in black, red, and stainless steel, the Chelsea can fit comfortably in any spare room whenever needed. It really is just as simple as mounting it to the wall, adding the fuel, and turning it on. Because it burns biofuel, you do not need to worry about the excessive smell or byproducts that come from traditional wood-burning fireplaces. When visitors come to stay, would you rather heat their room with an electric heater playing a staticky buzz all night, or lull them to memorable sleep with the soft crackling of real flames, safely contained behind a tempered glass guard? This modestly sized wall mounted fireplace can push out enough heat to comfortably warm up to 375 square feet.
Anywhere Fireplace SoHo Indoor Wall Mounted Biofuel Fireplace
Similar to the Chelsea is the SoHo Fireplace, another deceptively simple design that pops out in three-dimensional comfort. These bold angles come in multiple colors: black, stainless steel, and high gloss white, allowing it to fit ever so perfectly into the existing decor. The SoHo features a smaller tank than most, half a liter offering about two and a half hours worth of burn time, making it a perfect piece to use for relaxing ambiance in a space like a basement or spare room, without running the risk of forgetting it for too long. This is an elegant piece with contemporary lines, making it a lovely addition to your decor, offering enough warmth to make a spare room comfortable. It's like a picture come to life, featuring dancing orange flames against a dark interior.
Nu Flame Focolare Muro Noce Wall Mounted Ethanol Fireplace
The Focolare Muro Noce Fireplace has something the others on this list do not: a beautiful dark walnut finish that brings out the natural texture of wood. The gently curved edges soften the fireplace's appearance, letting it blend into its environment without letting it disappear. This piece is also almost square, making it uniquely suited to locations where space is definitely a concern. Love the piece's lines, but want something bolder? The Focolare Muro Noce also comes in a burst of stand-out red. The 1.5 liter burner offers up to three hours of use, enough time to warm up a basement before the party starts and keep it warm with little maintenance. The tempered glass windscreen prevents premature snuffing so you can enjoy the flickering flames as long as you desire.
Eco-Feu Wynn Wall Mount Biofuel Fireplace
If you've got the space, the Eco-Feu Wynn Fireplace has the style. A quick glance might conjure the idea that this is just another fireplace, but a good look reveals the subtle curves and elegant artistic design behind the Eco-Feu Wynn, built with Eco-Feu's patent pending automatic convection system and shutter mechanism. This wall mounted biofuel fireplace is not only easy to use, but the 1.7 liter burner is able to fuel the 11 1/4th inch fire ribbon for an awesome 6,500 BTUs, more than enough to warm a room up to 300-350 square feet. The Wynn's larger size gives the impression of a traditional fireplace without needing the excessive construction and modification. Designed in Montreal, Canada and featuring a sturdy 304 stainless steel burner, The Wynn really is a success in all ways.


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Personal profile
Research interests
My research primarily focuses on the impact of marketing activities and practices on the consumer, with significant attention on the policy issues surrounding food marketing. Some general topics are childhood obesity, food insecurity, nutrition information on menus, and a new project on the stigma of obesity. My interest in the area developed when I served as a visiting scholar at the Federal Trade Commission in the USA and contributed to a research project on children's exposure to television advertising, with particular emphasis on food advertising.
My research has been published in the Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Retailing, Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, and Journal of Business Ethics. I am an Associate Editor for the Journal of Consumer Affairs and sit on the editorial board of the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing.
Education/Academic qualification
Marketing, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Rochester
Marketing, Master of Business Administration, University of Rochester
Mathematics, Bachelor of Science, Bates College
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All in the family? Parental roles in the epidemic of childhood obesityMoore, E. S., Wilkie, W. L. & Desrochers, D. M., 28 Feb 2017, In : Journal of Consumer Research. 43, 5, p. 824-859 36 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Adult Food Insecurity and the Hunger-Obesity Paradox: Are These Distinct Consumer Segments?Desrochers, D. M. & Dahl, S., 2015, In : Advances in Consumer Research. 43, p. 506-507
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Advertising to Children in Traditional and New MediaDesrochers, D. M., 16 Mar 2015, In : Journal of Children and Media. 9, 2, p. 272-275
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
Childhood Obesity: Is Advertising the Culprit?Dahl, S. & Desrochers, D. M., 2013, In : Advances in Consumer Research. 41, p. 346-349
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
The Use of Scents to Influence Consumers: The Sense of Using Scents to Make CentsBradford, K. D. & Desrochers, D., Nov 2009, In : Journal of Business Ethics. 90, Supplement 2, p. 141-153
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article


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|For other uses, see Baker (disambiguation)
- "S.H.I.E.L.D.? Right. What's this all about?"
"We'd like to ask you a few questions, take a look around."
- ―Baker and Phil Coulson
Baker is a firefighter at the Wrigley Fire Department.
Baker was among the first responders that aided in the recovery after the Battle of New York. He was present when Phil Coulson and his team arrived to investigate the mysterious deaths of two other firefighters from the same department, Adam Cross and Frank Whalen. He, along with the rest of his colleagues, was evacuated from the fire house before Tony Diaz died.[1]
- Wrigley Fire Department
- Adam Cross † - Former Colleague
- Frank Whalen † - Former Colleague
- Tony Diaz † - Former Colleague
- Baker can be seen wearing a "mourning badge" (the black band over his badge). First responders wear these bands between the time of a fellow first responder's death and that person's funeral. In this case, the mourning badge is being worn for Adam Cross.
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14 Quotes About Reading That Make All the Sense in the World
Authors are known for the beautiful ways in which they manage to use words to make us see something in a different way. We're sure all you bibliophiles out there have already seen reading in all of these ways, but the accuracy and beauty of these descriptions ought to warm your souls anyway. Enjoy!
"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free."
-Frederick Douglass
"A book is a dream that you hold in your hand."
-Neil Gaiman
"I think of life as a good book. The further you get into it, the more it begins to make sense."
-Harold Kushner
"If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking."
-Haruki Murakami
"There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all."
-Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
"Great books help you understand, and they help you feel understood."
-John Green
"It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it."
-Oscar Wilde
"Make it a rule never to give a child a book you would not read yourself."
-George Bernard Shaw
"A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading."
-William Styron
"I divide all readers into two classes: those who read to remember and those who read to forget."
-William Lyon Phelps
"There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them."
-Joseph Brodsky
"Books are like mirrors: if a fool looks in, you cannot expect a genius to look out."
-J.K. Rowling
"If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
"The book you don't read won't help."
-Jim Rohn
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On June 2, police received a call from a woman begging for help as she was held at knife point by the father of her three-month-old twins. He was also holding the infants underwater in her bathtub.
Before officers arrived at the home in Ada, Oklahoma, the 12-year-old granddaughter of the homeowner ran outside to find a neighbor who could help. When she reached Cash Freeman's house, he didn't hesitate to grab a loaded revolver and rush over to help the woman and her children.
As soon as Freeman saw what was happening in the house, he fired two rounds at 27-year-old Leland Foster, the man who had forced his way into the home his babies were in and tried to drown them.
Foster [pictured below], who in 2011 pleaded no contest to charges of domestic abuse by strangulation and arson in the first degree, died on the scene.
The twin boy and girl, who had been born prematurely, thankfully survived the ordeal and were taken to the hospital.
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Fractional Order Darwinian Particle Swarm Optimization
Applications and Evaluation of an Evolutionary Algorithm
Part of the SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology book series (BRIEFSAPPLSCIENCES)
Part of the SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology book series (BRIEFSAPPLSCIENCES)
This book examines the bottom-up applicability of swarm intelligence to solving multiple problems, such as curve fitting, image segmentation, and swarm robotics. It compares the capabilities of some of the better-known bio-inspired optimization approaches, especially Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Darwinian Particle Swarm Optimization (DPSO) and the recently proposed Fractional Order Darwinian Particle Swarm Optimization (FODPSO), and comprehensively discusses their advantages and disadvantages. Further, it demonstrates the superiority and key advantages of using the FODPSO algorithm, such as its ability to provide an improved convergence towards a solution, while avoiding sub-optimality. This book offers a valuable resource for researchers in the fields of robotics, sports science, pattern recognition and machine learning, as well as for students of electrical engineering and computer science.


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I first discovered the raw vegan world last year around November. I've been transitioning ever since then so I'm definitely a transition expert! These ideas have come from my experience and each person's individual journey may take them down a different path.
1. Don't beat yourself up – If my goal percentages are off, I don't consider that day a failure. For me, it's a continuum but when my diet is off, my Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) lets me know right away. For that reason, I do work hard at maintaining high raw.
2. Be prepared – It's easier to maintain this lifestyle when you have meals and/or snacks at your fingertips.
3. Eat! – This style of eating is naturally lower in calories so you cannot be afraid of food. Even if your goal is weight loss, your focus should be on maintaining your energy and nutrient levels. The weight will come off so don't fret about that. The chances of sliding back into your old diet habits are greater the hungrier you let yourself get.
4. Look for sales – I've been eating a lot of romaine the past couple of weeks because it's been on sale (2 for 1!) at Sprouts. I then supplement with a smaller amount of other greens like spinach or kale to ensure variety.
5. Pick your staple fruit – Vegetables are a key portion of the diet but they are low in calories. The majority of your energy will come from fruit. My staple fruit is mango and fortunately, they have been on sale recently at Sprouts, too! Most people in the raw food world choose bananas as their staple. You can supplement with other fruits in smaller amounts like berries or my other fave passion fruit. Don't forget to consider frozen varieties as well. Fresh veggies will round out the remainder of your daily intake.
6. Find a favorite transition snack – Mine is fresh guac (raw) with rice chips (not raw but vegan). I always have these ingredients on hand to help me through cravings or when I feel I need more calories. If you have a dehydrator, you could make your own chips/crackers and make your snack 100% raw.
7. Keep it simple! – The raw world is full of options from the most complicated recipes to the quick and easy. Don't get overwhelmed! I enjoy making gourmet recipes as a treat but on a daily basis, I'm all about a big bowl of fruit, giant salads and green smoothies.
Of course there are more tips but as you move forward everyday, you'll realize you're doing it and it's second nature!
What tips do you have for making a lifestyle change – raw or otherwise?
– Kareen, RD


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The civil war in Sierra Leone started when the RUF along with Liberian rebel forces attacks the Sierra Leone army. They fought for over ten years for control of the government. Child soldiers were used to fight the wars because there weren't enough people to fight.
Countries such as India have put laws in effect banning the use of children as workers. There are also global marches against child labor. Governments are also helping parents to earn more money so that their children don't have to work.
The UN believes that children should not be used as soldiers in the first place but if they are they should receive help and be rehabilitated.
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Barboglio Corazon Corona Heart and Cross Box - Wax cast heart box with cross and crown on top and leather insert...jewelry, keepsakes, treasures...
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Texas designer Jan Barboglio's line of rustic home decor and accessories capture the allure and charm of Old Mexico. These works of art feature hand wrought, high quality, heavy-weight iron and nickel. The hand-hammered metal is often paired with hand blown glass like the Barboglio wine carafe or with clear and colored glass in vases, sconces, and votive holders.
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In Iran, women are still fighting for the right to see a game of volleyball. In an interview with EPOCA (TIME), Iranian ex-minister in exile explains how the struggle for more rights in the country earned achievements over the years.
Ghoncheh Ghavami, 25, was arrested after trying to watch a volleyball game in Tehran, capital of Iran (Photo: Free Ghoncheh Campaign / AP) It was a match valid for the Volleyball World League, in Tehran, capital of Iran, on 20 June 2014. The hosts face Italy with the advantage of having the bleachers packed Azadi Stadium. Ghoncheh Ghavami, British of Iranian origin, was one of the women headed to the gym this afternoon Friday to watch the match. However, by law enforcement in the country, only men can be in the crowd. Ghavami and over a dozen women were arrested. With her arrest, the 25 year-old explained to the world the inequality of rights between the sexes in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Libertas as a result, Ghoncheh was the only one to return the following week to the place where it had been enclosed to fetch belongings were confiscated. It was enough for the girl spend 100 days imprisoned. Currently, Ghavami follows in prison and had given his sentence: one year in prison for "propaganda against the system in place." Prosecutors would not confirm the sentence, keeping it well in a "limbo" as their own relatives defined. Last week, Iman, brother Ghoncheh said the lawyer began a hunger strike seeking answers for your case. Alone in their struggle, the young man does not raise flags and goes searching for a light to the darkness of judicial decisions in the Asian country.
Episodes such as Ghoncheh Ghavami help spread the constraints experienced by Iranian women. Who says this is Mahnaz Afkhami, former minister and Iranian women's rights activist exiled in America since the 70s "Ghoncheh is one of thousands of innocent women who have struggled to secure basic rights in the Islamic Republic. Being British with her Iranian origin, his case received more attention from the international press. This, of course, leads public opinion toward the West sought dialogue with Iran, "says Mahnaz to EPOCA.
A historical problem, Iran is an Islamic Republic that goes between extremes: the subversion of the high female membership rights of women in universities. The fight that occurred some victories, such as access to education, dating from the early twentieth century. Led by wealthy women, who saw in education a better future for the population, the first magazine aimed at a female audience came with the end of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution, which ended in 1911. The first, in 1910, was Danesh – that in Persian means knowledge.
Embryos of feminism in Iran saw an opportunity to strengthen in subsequent years, when Reza Pahlavi became the Shah (king) of Iran, promising a cultural revolution in the country. In the book Women and the Political Process in Twentieth Century Iran, Parvin Paidar the writer recounts the beginning of this emancipation. "Although men continue to play a paternalistic role and pioneering women have become primary representatives of their own movement." The modernization process advocated by the leader directly reached the lives of Iranian women. Initiated by Reza, the measures followed in the reign of his son, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. First studies were released abroad, then the capital Tehran University and later the requirement of youth to participate in the educational system of the country. The opening began integrating women into the public everyday in the country, taking them from inside their homes. Women's participation has grown economically and politically. In the 70s, the firm hand of the Shah Mohammed, coupled with an economic crisis, generated great dissatisfaction among the population. Exhausted with the monarchy, the people took to the streets to take Pahlavi from power.
The Iranian Revolution was instrumental women who, in previous years, had acquired knowledge and gained a voice in society. Mohammed Pahlavi fell and, in 1979, Iran officially became an Islamic Republic – after a referendum for such consecration. The country lurched toward conservatism and the leadership of Ayatollah Khomeini halted progress made in previous years. The hijab – headscarf used by Muslim – came to be required, for example. Noncompliance with laws of conduct were enough that were made arrests. However, the fight resisted. In "Persepolis," Marjane Satrapi the cartoonist shows how Iranian entitled "modern" used the veil with some political content. In "Persepolis," Marjane Satrapi shows how women dressed after the establishment of the Islamic Republic. Fundamentalists (e) wore the chador, while modern (d) wearing hijabs – a form of opposition to the regime was to leave strands of hair on display. In the years following the Revolution – and the hunt for regime opponents – many Iranians had to leave the country. One consequence of this movement was the strengthening of pro-democracy groups outside Iran. Today, the struggle for the rights of Iranian women also occurs in exile.
Struggle in exile: This is what happened with Mahnaz Afkhami. The activist, who in the days of the Shah was minister of policies for women (between 1975 and 1978), kept his legacy for women's emancipation in American lands. Even from afar, Afkhami remained attached to the guidelines required by the women of the Middle East and founded the WLP (Women's Partnership for Education) – a union of 20 independent organizations working in developing countries, especially Muslim population.
"We believe that rights are not given, but taken. Aiming to reclaim them, we must mobilize the base of the movement, helping to form a vision of the world they want to live and the role they want for themselves in this world and empower them to participate in decisions that would lead to the achievement this vision, "she says. In the episode of the game of volleyball, Afkhami believes the incessant media coverage may in some way, open the eyes of the regime. "We hope that the weight of condemnation from the international community to do with the Islamic Republic to reconsider their disregard for human rights, especially the rights of women," she says. Mahnaz Afkhami advantage to exalt the greater diversification in agents of the struggle for women's rights.
Activist since the 70s, Mahnaz Afkhami struggle for female emancipation in exile in the Middle East (Photo: Handout / WLP) Citing the Iranian feminist movement "One Million Signatures" – which, in a petition format, demanded changes in discriminatory laws against women – Afkhami celebrates advances. "Actions from door to door awareness campaigns via email, demonstrations, seminars and conferences helped bring many women and men to move. If the State soften their reactionary attitudes towards women, the population is well prepared to move forward with energy and innovation. " Among many victories, greater awareness of women's rights is a reflection of the inherited educational policies of the pre-Revolution period. According to UNESCO, in 2012, Iranian women represented 73.3% of students in higher education in the country – Brazil, for example, reaches 72.5%. The number still calls more attention is filtered by some specialties. Iranian are 68.4% of total students who follow careers in science – in Brazil, the percentage is well below 30.9%.