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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to Inaugurate 2nd edition of India Health & Wellness Awards 2015 presented by Mother Dairy
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari will be among several central and state ministers who will participate in the 2nd edition of the India Health & Wellness Summit & Awards that will bring together policy makers and key players for a dialogue on challenges and solutions for Indian healthcare.
The 2nd edition of the India Health & Wellness Summit & Awards 2015 presented by Mother Dairy will be held on September 10, 2015 at Hotel Taj Palace in the capital. The event will also recognize and award leading achievers in the field. The IHW Summit & Awards is an initiative by HealthyDunia.com, the fastest growing health and wellness information portal.
This year the IHW Summit has focused on increased participation from the government and public health departments to enable a full-fledged dialogue between multiple stakeholders in the sector. Apart from Mr. Gadkari; Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture, Tourism Dr. Mahesh Sharma; Minister Of Health & Family Welfare, Maharashtra Shri Deepak Sawant, are among key speakers from the Central and state governments.
The summit will have a dedicated session of state health ministers discussing the initiatives and healthcare conditions in their respective states.
"We took a dedicated initiative when we launched India Health & Wellness Awards last year. Encouraged with the success of our debut and the overwhelming response it got from all stakeholders, we are back in a bigger and better avatar this year. The 2015 edition of IHW Summit & Awards will see several new segments designed to make it more comprehensive, effective and outcome oriented. This year, we have also planned a ministerial session that will have Ministers of Health & Family Welfare from selected states to discuss their respective experiences and facilitate exchange of ideas," said Mr. Kamal Narayan Omer, Director, Blue Pen Media, Organizer of IHW Summit & Awards.
"Be it doctors, service providers, policy makers, innovators or corporate, a lot of people have shown interest in participating in the event and contributing towards finding a new ground which can spawn new ideas, approaches and partnerships. We are aware of the fact that India faces myriad health challenges which can neither be resolved by focusing on just the urban elite nor be addressed by turning all attention to the under privileged. We need a balance in our approach and better public-private partnerships. We hope over the years, IHW will become a fountainhead of new ideas," said Dr. Bobby John, Managing Director, Aequitas Consulting and Curator of the IHW Summit.
With over 20 awards in multiple categories such as healthcare delivery, innovation and lifesaving technologies, the event will follow a rigorous selection process manned by an eminent jury, including some of the biggest names from Indian healthcare companies, doctors, scientists, experts, media representatives, government sector and social leaders.
The IHW Summit & Awards 2015 is being supported by Mother Dairy, Gaudium IVF, KV Developers, EBIX Adam India, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Paras Healthcare, Global Health Advocates India, NATHEALTH, Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI), JCKRC Spa Destination Pvt. Ltd., Impact Investors Council, World Simulation Society (WSS) & Aequitas Consulting. The Outdoor Media Partner is Prabhatam Group while the Legal Partner is Trust Legal.
This year will see 20 speakers participate in six high powered sessions, 600 national and international delegates brainstorm over matters of importance in a communion of decision makers from the industry, government, non-profit-sector and all other stakeholders.
Other speakers at the conclave include Nanda Kumar, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board; Sanjiv Navangul, MD, Janssen India; Dr. T. S. Kler, Director & HOD Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute; Shobana Kamineni, Executive Vice-Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise; Dr. Ramakanta Panda, Vice Chairman & MD, Asian Heart Institute; Sandeep Farias, Founder & Managing Director, Elevar Equity; Dr. Manika Khanna, Founder & Managing Director, Gaudium IVF.


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El Pasoans cast votes in the 2020 Primary runoff elections last night. Two incumbents were unseated. Two Republicans and six Democrats were running for a spot in the upcoming November elections.
Unofficial final results show that in the two Republican seats, Irene Armendariz-Jackson (65.48%) beat Sam Williams (34.52%) for the U.S. Representative District 16 race. In the U.S Representative District 23 Republican spot, Raul Reyes (51.93%) beat Tony Gonzalez (48.07%).
In the six Democratic spots, two were statewide. For the U.S. Senator Democrat spot, Mary Hegar (64.21%) beat Royce West (35.79%). And for the Railroad Commissioner spot, Roberto Alonzo (47.19%) was outperformed by Chrysta Castañeda (52.81%).
There were four countywide Democratic races. For the 383rd District Court, Lyda Ness Garcia beat Lucila Flores by 2,937 votes.
For the 388th District Court, Marlene Gonzalez beat the incumbent, Laura Strathmann by 2,179 votes. In that race, Strathmann was videotaped taking her opponent's political sign. When confronted, Strathmann tried to cover up the sign theft by asking her neighbor to provide inaccurate video testimony that he had asked her to remove it from his property. Subsequently, in a second video, the neighbor stated that Strathmann had compelled him to lie on the first video.
For the District Race, Yvonne Rosales beat James Montoya by 1,208 votes. There was some controversy in that race because of the involvement of Jaime Abeytia, an El Paso political operative, in Montoya's race.
The County Commissioners for Precinct 3 was the closest of all the races. Newcomer Iliana Holguin unseated incumbent Vince Perez by 431 votes. Perez' wife, Claudia Perez had won the House Representative District 76 seat in March. Political operative, Jaime Abeytia ran the Perez campaign.


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Offering a similar form factor to the Raspberry Pi mini PC a new SoC has been unveiled this week in the form of the Rock64 which is available to purchase starting from just $25.
The small mini PCs equipped with a Rockchip RK3328 quad core Cortex A53 processor supported by ARM Mali-450MP2 GPU and can be fitted with up to 4 GB of RAM.
The Rock64 mini PC is priced at $24.95 with 1GB RAM, $34.95 with 2GB RAM, and $44.95 with 4GB RAM. Specifications of the Rock64 mini PC include:
• SoC – Rockchip RK3328 quad core Cortex A53 processor with ARM Mali-450MP2 GPU
• System Memory – 1, 2, or 4 GB LPDDR3
• Storage – eMMC flash module socket + micro SD card slot + 128 Mbit SPI flash
• Video & Audio Output – HDMI 2.0a up to 4K @ 60 Hz with HDR10 and HLG support, 3.5mm AV port (composite video + stereo audio)
• Video Codec – 4K VP9, H.265 and H.264, 1080p VC-1, MPEG-1/2/4, VP6/8
• Connectivity – Gigabit Ethernet
• USB – 2x USB 2.0 ports, 1x USB 3.0 port
• Expansion Headers
– 40-pin Pi-2 Bus with GPIOs, 2x I2C, Analog inputs, UART, SPI, and power signals (5V, 3.3V, and GND)
– 22-pin Pi-P5+ Bus with GPIOs, I2S, S/PDIF, Ethernet, and power signals (5V, 3.3V, and GND)
• Misc – IR receiver; power, recovery & reset buttons; eMMC jumper
• Power Supply – 5V/3A via 3.5mm/1.35mm power barrel
• Dimensions – 85 x 56 mm
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Pastor John Tucker
The Badness of the Bad News and the Goodness of the Good News
Updated: Apr 6, 2020
Dear church family, This is a Gospel message. But please don't tune out, saying "I don't need evangelism, I'm a Christian." The word translated "Gospel" means "good news" and we certainly need some good news! This message isn't just geared to any unbelievers who might be watching. The same Gospel that saves the unbeliever is a source of strength, hope, and peace for the believer. May we all remember to preach the Gospel to any unbelievers who will listen but may we also remember to preach it to ourselves daily, especially as we walk through this trial.
Yours on behalf of the pastors, John


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We are all born with the same beautiful baby soft skin, but as we age r grow up, hormones come into play and cause oily skin, acne, and what not. Skin does not remain baby soft anymore and we all desire to maintain soft skin all our lives.
It is necessary you take enough care of your skin by eating good and healthy and also use safe and effective skin care products. Below is how you could make a homemade coconut milk face mask for baby soft skin along with its benefits:
- Coconut milk is a natural skin softener and brightener, that nourishes the skin and heals dry patches.
- Coconut milk also brightens up the skin and reduces sun tan.
- Regular usage of coconut milk on skin helps regain the even texture of skin and reduce uneven bumps.
- Banana, on the other hand, is also a skin softener and moisturizer. It is a kind of heavy duty skin softening treatment!
- Banana contains enzymes and minerals that brighten up the skin, removes dead skin layer, makes skin pump and softer.
- The mask makes skin soft, repairs uneven rough texture and adds a healthy glow to the skin! DIY coconut milk hair treatment for hair growth.
Things you need:
- 1-2 tablespoons of mashed banana
- 2-3 tablespoons of coconut milk
- In a bowl, add 1-2 tablespoons of mashed banana. You can also make banana puree and use it here, that way you won't have to deal with banana lumps.
- Now, add 2-3 tablespoons of coconut milk and give it a good mix.
- Once the mixture is well combined, it is ready to be used. On a cleansed face, apply the mask and let it work for 15 minutes.
- If you have very dry skin or crusty skin, keep it for long. Wash it off and use a moisturizer if required.
Caution – Patch test before use.


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Learn more about your Society structure and how we operate.
CPD is an integral part of physiotherapy practice. Learn more about planning your professional development and about activities and upcoming events to meet your CPD goals.
The Professional Practice Unit (PPU) provides guidance and support to all members. The PPU is the 'Go To' service when you have a concern about your practice, or going through a difficult process or time.
The ISCP Research Network links physiotherapy practitioners and researchers to answer questions and disseminate discoveries that can be applied to improve practice
The Glennon Bursary aims to encourage, support and facilitate ISCP members research activity
Changing your address is very simple and can be done directly online through your member dashboard. Changing address might also mean you change your branch. This will be flagged with you once you make an address change
If your work details change during the year you can update this on your member dashboard under 'work details'
To update your directory listing log on to the member dashboard and update your listing and your conditions treated list under the 'find a physio directory' section
Your membership certificate is now stored on your dashboard. Access your dashboard and print off a new certificate here
Full practising membership can be paid by direct debit. However, this option is only available until the 14th of August in a membership year. You must complete the direct debit mandate and submit it to the ISCP Office before we can approve your membership. Members who paid by direct debit previously will be required to complete the online renewal process and tick the box to continue paying by this method as you can no longer be automatically rolled over.
Direct debit payments will be processed on the first Friday of each month between September and June.
PLEASE NOTE: All subscription payments for Clinical Interest and Employment Groups must be paid in full upfront online and cannot be included with the direct debit payment.
If you are an ISCP student member and have recently graduated you are eligible for a reduced rate of membership for the first three years of membership after graduation. The reduced fee is €212, saving you €108 per year. This rate is only available to ISCP student members who upgrade to practising membership.


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Reflecting on the Value of Materials and Classes
Lillian Jones
I had been doing a major cleanout in my home, going through bookshelves and taking no prisoners - if it would not be used again, or only used another time or two, it was outta' here.
I finally came to the part I'd been dreading the most: the homeschool section. My son was almost 19, and starting into college classes, so it was time....All those lovely books, workbooks, math manipulatives, educational games - how could I ever make the break with them and move them out? Well, it was easier than I'd expected. Some brought back fond memories. There were so many others, though, that had barely been touched. It was amazing as I took down one item after another, looked it over, thought about what a wonderful resource it was, and smiled as I recalled that we barely used it or never used it - and my son had learned all the things it had promised to teach him...without it!
There's no doubt that it would have felt satisfying for me to see him methodically working through all those lovely things; but it would only have been an illusion that it was how he was learning the subjects. That's something I think he intuitively knew at the time, even if I didn't. There's generally no one who knows how a mind learns better than the person it belongs to.
It's so hard to let go of the notion that children need to be led through all that stuff in order to learn what it has to teach. Those of us who attended school all learned; and we were all led through all kinds of lessons and books and tests and drills - so we grew up assuming it was from those things that we learned it all. In retrospect, I think most of what we learned was from exposure and use. Using the language teaches us the language. Reading and otherwise exploring things we're interested in teaches us reading and about things we're interested in. The things we retain the most deeply are simply not the things someone else tried to drill into us - they're the things that were brought into our memories from an inner pull.
There are some things along the way that require materials and texts or classes, but so much of the basics simply do not. I passed those materials along to the Recycled Resource Room at an upcoming conference; and I know that the people who got them must have thought they struck gold. Wonderful things... But you know what? In a way, any resource, no matter how great, can be about as valuable as "fools' gold" if you're attached to using it. A parent can end up trying to push her child to use it even when the child knows he doesn't need it for learning the subject - or doesn't yet have any interest in the subject. You really need very little in the way of bought materials to provide a rich education for a child.
I don't mean to say we don't learn anything from good materials or classes - and classes can be a great resource. When my son was ten, for instance, he started taking enrichment classes at a local college that had a summer program for kids who were there only for enjoyment.
His favorite of those classes had to do with a favorite period of history. It was taught by a delightfully enthusiastic teacher who spent the whole class time excitedly sharing her knowledge of the more interesting things of the period - the things she knew would stir their imaginations. She showed them books and slides and pictures, and she led them through a couple of simple crafts while she talked and talked and talked in animated fashion. He used to come home SPEWING information. Continually during the evening, he'd suddenly burst out, "And they used to...", "And there were..." "And all the..." His mind was afire with the excitement of learning
Then one year he couldn't get into any of her classes, so he signed up for a history class with someone else. That was his introduction to what it's like to be "taught." He never mentioned anything after the classes - he was quiet, and he looked disappointed. I finally asked him about it
"I notice you haven't mentioned the class - aren't you enjoying it? You enjoy history so much..."
"Well, it's different," he said.
Different? How?, I asked.
There was obviously something disturbing him, but he was having a hard time trying to figure out how to describe it.
Well...she stands up there and gives these speeches, he said.
"Speeches?" I was puzzled at the thought of a teacher giving speeches in the middle of a class.
"Yes, she talks in this funny way... I mean it isn't as if she doesn't talk about interesting things, but...," he trailed off.
Suddenly, I got the picture. "Oh! Those 'speeches' are called lectures ," I chuckled.
"And she makes us write it all down."
I grinned, "Oh! She's having you take notes."
"Yes - that's what she calls it. I hate it. And it's so frustrating, because here she is talking about all these interesting things - but I'm trying to get it all written down, so I don't even get to listen!
He complained,
She says we're going to have to do this in college, so [and he imitated her stern tone of voice ] 'we might as well get used to it now.'
College! I'm only twelve! It will be years before I go to college!
"And," he went on, "she asks us a bunch of questions every morning about the things she said in her speeches the day before. She has a name for it......" He was thinking.
"Pop quizzes?" I offered.
"Yes - I think that's what she calls them - 'pop quizzes'...," he said. "And she gives you a Tootsie Roll if you get the answer right! Tootsie Rolls!," he sputtered.
By this time I was doubled over with laughter. This whole scene was striking me so funny because it was sounding like a report of a visit to another planet - and yet they were things I had grown up with without questioning. This is an unusually easy-going kid who rarely complains about anything, and I couldn't remember when I'd seen him so indignant. I might not have found the situation so humorous if it weren't for the fact that we were homeschooling, so he wasn't going to have to deal with these kinds of things.
"It's ridiculous..." And after a pause, "I don't even like Tootsie Rolls!"
Same subject. Same kid. Which class do you think he learned the most from?
Note: When he went on to college classes years later, he enjoyed and thrived in his classes in spite of never having practiced for it again after the two weeks in that summer class.
Copyright 2005 Lillian Jones
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Are these lyrics to Thank You by Alanis Morisette.
Geez, I played this CD OUT when I was dumped by my first boyfriend and finally let it all go. Listening to this song again makes me realize how important all of life's ups and downs are in the grand scheme of things. If I were to be thankful for anything these days it would be that I finally get that! I often think about that version of me crying my eyes out in my dorm room thinking that life would never be the same again without him. Oh you foolish little girl..life got so much better . I met the love of my life, lost that, gained weight, lost that, started a business, made furniture, met cool peeps, went to graduate school, quit that, went again, quit that, went again, loved that, found my true passion, moved, yelled, cried, mourned, laughed, lost, gained, and saw. Boy, if I ever ran into her, I would hand her a tissue and tell her that life is a beautiful roller coaster ride--your heart leaves your chest and you slide down that steep incline. The beauty is, you go on to experience the highest high ever.
How bout getting off of these antibiotics
How bout stopping eating when I'm full up
How bout them transparent dangling carrots
How bout that ever elusive kudo
Thank you India
Thank you terror
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you frailty
Thank you consequence
Thank you thank you silence
How bout me not blaming you for everything
How bout me enjoying the moment for once
How bout how good it feels to finally forgive you
How bout grieving it all one at a time
Thank you India
Thank you terror
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you frailty
Thank you consequence
Thank you thank you silence
The moment I let go of it was
The moment I got more than I could handle
The moment I jumped off of it was
The moment I touched down
How bout no longer being masochistic
How bout remembering your divinity
How bout unabashedly bawling your eyes out
How bout not equating death with stopping
Thank you India
Thank you providence
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you nothingness
Thank you clarity
Thank you thank you silence


text: I wonder if my work with wealthy families promoting philanthropy would be a good leg up into a career as an Anti-Social Behavior Manager? Probably a lot of the same skills would be transferable. I should probably start, though, in the more junior position, Anti-Social Behavior Officer, and work my way up to Manager by keeping my nose clean.


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Beto O'Rourke said Thursday that he wants the federal government to provide "Drug War Justice Grants" to people formerly incarcerated for nonviolent marijuana offenses.
The proposed grants, part of O'Rourke's plan to legalize and regulate marijuana, would be funded by a federal tax on the industry.
The proposal comes as O'Rourke, an early champion of marijuana legalization, seeks to regain his footing in the Democratic presidential primary. Campaigning in California, he met with marijuana advocates in Los Angeles on Tuesday and planned to hold a similar meeting in Oakland on Thursday.
If elected, O'Rourke pledged to use clemency power to release people now serving sentences for marijuana possession, and he called for expunging the records of those convicted of possession.
He also proposed removing cannabis-related charges as a grounds for deporting people or denying them citizenship.
More than a dozen candidates in the Democratic Party's sprawling primary field support legalizing marijuana, reflecting a significant shift in party politics in recent years.
But the issue has long been a cause of O'Rourke's. As an El Paso councilman, he pressed in 2009 for a resolution encouraging the federal government to undertake an "open, honest, national dialogue on ending the prohibition of narcotics," arguing that legalizing marijuana could stop drug trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border. He co-wrote a book, "Dealing Death and Drugs: The Big Business of Dope in the U.S. and Mexico," in 2011.
In his proposal Thursday, O'Rourke's campaign said proposed "justice" grants would be funded entirely by a tax on the marijuana industry and would go to former state and federal inmates for a period based on time served.
O'Rourke's campaign said a federal tax on the industry would also fund treatment programs, re-entry services and programs in communities disproportionately affected by marijuana arrests. He also proposed tying federal criminal justice funding to a requirement that states and local governments waive licensing fees for marijuana-related businesses for low-income people who have been convicted of marijuana offenses.
"We need to not only end the prohibition on marijuana, but also repair the damage done to the communities of color disproportionately locked up in our criminal justice system or locked out of opportunity because of the War on Drugs," O'Rourke said in a prepared statement. "These inequalities have compounded for decades, as predominantly white communities have been given the vast majority of lucrative business opportunities, while communities of color still face over-policing and criminalization. It's our responsibility to begin to remedy the injustices of the past and help the people and communities most impacted by this misguided war."
O'Rourke's campaign said he would seek to regulate marijuana similarly to how alcohol is regulated, including limiting sales to adults and conducting advertising focused on deterring use by children and driving under the influence.
O'Rourke proposed limiting smoking of marijuana to "private residences and nonpublic spaces" and keeping marijuana-related businesses apart from "schools, daycares, churches and other incompatible land uses."
Natalie Fertig and Mona Zhang contributed to this report


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Saturday, February 24th, 2018
6 Tips for Rocking Bold, Brightly Colored Hair
Your hair is your crowning glory, so the popular expression goes. Indeed, the way you style your hair can be as bold a statement as your fashion choices. This is perhaps the biggest reason people choose to dye their hairs with unnatural, bright hues like pink, purple or green: as a way to express themselves and let their unique personalities shine through.It's a daring move, especially if you've never tried it before, but dyeing your hair an unusual color is also a really fun way of changing your looks. IfRead More


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Providing the Foundation for the National Climate Assessment
By Dr. Tamara Dickinson and Dr. Michael Kuperberg
Re-posted from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy blog.
This and previous Administrations have periodically conducted congressionally mandated National Climate Assessments to assess and inform the Nation about the impact of climate change. The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), which includes 13 Federal agencies responsible for coordinating climate-science research, oversees the assessment process.
The third, and most recent, National Climate Assessment (NCA3) was released in 2014 and remains an indispensable reference for decision makers across the country. It demonstrated that a changing climate caused primarily by the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere poses a threat to the health and welfare of all Americans. NCA3 is easily accessible via a searchable, web-based platform, which allows any reader to see the studies and data supporting all of the Assessment's key findings.
The fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA4), intended to build upon the successes and address some gaps of NCA3, is scheduled to be completed in 2018. Several special reports and products that serve as foundational elements for NCA4 are underway or have already been developed:
- Today, the Administration is releasing for public comment the draft Climate Science Special Report, which, when finalized, will provide the physical-science foundation for NCA4. This report is a comprehensive and updated assessment of the state of knowledge on human-induced climate change, including observed and future projected changes in temperatures, precipitation patterns, extreme-weather events, sea-level rise, and ocean acidification, focused primarily on the United States.
- Earlier this year, the USGCRP produced an assessment of The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States, demonstrating more clearly than ever before that climate-change impacts endanger human health by affecting food and water sources, air quality, weather, and human interactions with the built and natural environments. This assessment provides valuable insight for NCA4 on emerging climate-health linkages, including those that affect the Nation's most vulnerable.
- Recognizing the need for increasingly local climate information, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will soon be releasing fact sheets on observed and projected climate change within each state. These fact sheets, based on the latest science consistent with the Climate Science Special Report, provide regionally tailored information and will serve as a resource for the sectoral and regional analyses within NCA4, as well as to state and local decision makers.
- An interagency task force is finalizing locally specific sea-level rise scenarios over multiple decades for the entire U.S. coastline, including Alaska and Hawaii. These scenarios take into account not only the most recent science of global sea-level rise, but also regional characteristics, such as land subsidence and climate-induced changes in ocean currents. This product, also anticipated to be released soon, will serve the Nation's coastal communities by providing place-based information to support long-term planning and decision making.
- The scope and outline of NCA4 have been developed and have received public comments earlier this year. Technical inputs are being accepted through January 15, 2017. Chapter leadership—largely solicited and selected through an open, public call—is now in place for all 27 chapters. Author teams are also coming together. Regional stakeholder workshops and other public engagement opportunities are being planned throughout 2017. Key areas to improve upon, relative to previous assessments, include more quantitative information of risks at regional scales, more specific information about adaptation needs and opportunities, and an evaluation of the implications for the United States of climate-change impacts in other parts of the world.
To find out more about the NCA4 process and how you may be able to engage, visit the USGCRP.
The National Climate Assessment remains a critical resource for the Nation, as increasingly more communities, state and tribal governments, local municipalities, and American businesses seek tailored climate information to inform risk-reduction measures and resilience planning. This Administration is proud to have advanced National Climate Assessments and to have set a path forward for robust assessments in the future.
Tamara Dickinson is Principal Assistant Director for Environment and Energy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Michael Kuperberg is Executive Director of the U.S. Global Change Research Program.


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So, for those of you who haven't read Friday's blog, I had a keratin treatment Friday morning. It took about 2 1/2 hours and cost about $350. When I left the salon with my blowout, my hair was completely unrecognizable. It was straight, yes, but without the poof and the frizz, and it looked more like naturally straight hair than curly hair that had been flattened. And it felt so silky I couldn't stop touching it. Even my girls liked it, especially when I pointed out to Lola that now my hair looks more like hers. Okay, I left the keratin in an extra day and washed it this morning instead of yesterday. I wanted to make sure it would take! As soon as I started shampooing today, using the special shampoo and conditioner that come with the Diora treatment, I noticed an incredible difference. The excessive volume was gone. My hair was easier to wash and so much more manageable. After the shampoo, I applied the special conditioner, and the comb literally slid through my hair. Detangling is always the longest and most painful step. It usually takes me about 5 minutes to comb conditioner through my hair and a lot of it comes out in the process. This time, combing through my hair was a breeze – 30 seconds tops! Then, not knowing what to do with this new head of hair, I just left the conditioner in there and let it air dry. Normally, I would comb my conditioner through, add some more heavy-duty thick condietioner and then maybe a little gel. I didn't even use a lot of conditioner, just the amount I needed to detangle. And because there wasn't a lot of product, my hair dried much more quickly. Now I have loose, soft waves and I love it. My hair is completely unrecognizable! From the silky soft texture to the waves I've always wanted, the difference is truly remarkable! I am going to play with it and see how best to style it and all the different fun things I can do with this new hair, but I am already thrilled. Here's how my hair looks tonight, washed and dried. Compare it to my before picture on Friday's blog! Amazing!
This is the best thing I have ever done to my hair and I don't think I will ever be without it again.


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A lot can happen in two weeks; the UK recorded the sunniest spring since records began in 1929, and the driest May for 124 years, the previous record was in 1948. On Monday, we were given some more freedom, and a road map to when things may gradually return to some normality.
Tonight (Friday), we will be celebrating my wife's 50th Birthday with a BBQ with some close friends (socially distancing of course!), even two weeks ago we could not have imagined this happening. Although a few months ago we had grander plans!!!
The markets seem to have found a level and are bouncing around this. As businesses slowly open, we should see further green shoots of recovery. It is not all plain sailing however, as we have seen various announcements of job cuts, and we can expect this to increase. I wonder whether many of these were coming but events have accelerated some of the changes within businesses.
Speaking to friends, they feel a sense of optimism in the air. It will not be an easy journey, but we will eventually return to something that looked like our lives, and importantly we will learn to cope and manage this virus as we do with others, and future ones.
We have moved these updates to fortnightly as the flow of information has slowed. Should there be any major changes then we will increase the frequency.
Before I dive into thoughts from others, and links to various articles I want to share this one from the BBC Website called "Coronavirus: How scared should we be?" click here.
It also has a link to a tool developed by University College London which expands on the differences in risk, click here to view.
Let us know if you have any questions or comments.
First Trust (Economic Update)
As always, a sprinkle of optimism and realism from First Trust:
- The data on the virus is improving; in New York City it has moved from over 1,000 deaths a day to around 100
- They feel the virus was around a lot longer than was first thought and therefore it is naturally coming to an end. Speaking to doctors, they think treatments have improved as they avoid ventilators and look at other ways to manage it
- Without being callous, they believe closing economies (lockdown) will be considered a massive mistake, but countries were forced to follow others, and accused of dithering when they were slow to react. In shutting down economies no consideration was made on the impact of closing them and people's long-term health. The deaths long term from this exercise could be far greater than those from the virus – in the US there has been a spike in suicides, depression, and fear – with the last 2 having massive long-term health implications. Economically, children and grandchildren are being left with massive debt mountains which will stifle future economic growth
- No-one seems to understand the full extent of the damage. Consider farming, if you grow a tomato, it needs to be planted, land to grow in, fertiliser, a farmer, a picker, a truck, grocers, and consumers. If you shut down the economy it takes time to rebuild the entire process, you cannot easily switch it back on
- Good news is that there will be a rebound as things start to open. People crave interaction and we will return to normal, but it will take time
- The US stock market is pricing in optimism for the future – previously, it was pricing in an 80% decline in corporate profits, this is likely to be around 25%. There is already a rotation towards those companies that have been left behind and this is likely to give a broader market recovery. There is also an explosion of money supply that we have never seen before and interest rates are low. All of this indicates the markets are undervalued
- They remain bullish and see growth over the next two quarters with very few risks. They take an optimistic view that many people will want to get back to normal, they might be scared but that should not last forever. However, it will take time to rebuild economies and confidence
- They believe the polls are wrong and that Trump will win the election, and even if he does not, they think the Republicans will hold the Senate
- Finally, they feel that optimism is the way to look at this – we know the people at risk because the data tells us, and therefore we know those we need to protect. For the vast majority, the risk is minimal, some will fight this, but it is always about going back to the data
BMO (Economic Update)
- We are winning the war with the virus, but it comes at enormous economic costs; they think the drop in GDP could be as high as -30% in Q2 for the UK
- The markets are pricing in optimism based on the recovery in China
- The barriers to recovery in the UK include testing and tracing, PPE, a second wave and a vaccine. However, they still believe in a V shape recovery in the UK
- In the US, they think Biden will win, and there will be a Democratic clean sweep. It will mean greater infrastructure spending but might not be good for the likes of Google and Facebook
- They believe markets will recover so looking towards the end of next year for new highs. In the short term they think markets are too complacent and we could see a correction in June of between 5% and 10%
- Three main sticking points over Brexit are fishing, level playing field (a set of common rules and standards that are used primarily to prevent businesses in one country undercutting their rivals in other countries, in areas such as workers' rights and environmental protections) and Northern Ireland – the EU think the UK will blink, they think we will go for a no deal
- They believe interest rates will be lower for longer and this favours growth companies and those that are capital and labour light. But there is a risk around legislation for companies like Google and Facebook where they are forced to break up the businesses due to their size
Jupiter (Economic and Merlin Teams)
China vs USA:
- New 'cold war' is between the US and China; it is not now a question of sharing between the two it is about choosing which one you back
- With what is happening in Hong Kong, there is a new danger this could escalate into a major conflict especially between China and Taiwan. There is a growing school of thought the world is overdue a global conflict
- China wants to move away from the dollar as the global currency
- China is offering a real alternative in terms of 5G to the West
Other thoughts:
- In terms of the virus the news is getting better, with Spain reporting no COVID19 fatalities for the first time
- Battle ground is now moving to politics, in the UK it is also more about the economy than the NHS – as we exit lockdown it will become more divisive and political. The feeling is that 90% of adults can assess risk themselves but the government is running the economy for the 10% who cannot behave responsibly – expect this to get messy in the coming weeks
- There are green shoots – rate of new signatories (unemployment) in the US has been coming down since 20 April. Also 3.7 million are no longer claiming benefit. There is also a slow recovery in US consumer habits
- PMI manufacturing data is slowly improving; US in May went from 36 to 39, UK from 32.6 to 40.7 and Eurozone 33 to 39.4. Italy went from 31 to 45!
- Worth mentioning the Lufthansa rescue package with the German Government collapsed after Ryanair opposed it – there could be beneficiaries if they collapse and one of those would be Ryanair!
- Their final point is the social consequences. In the last ten years if you were asset rich you did very well if you had no assets you will have been left behind. The last ten years have created tensions between the rich and poor. To demonstrate this in the US, look at the Chapwood Index which shows real inflation as high as 10%. For this reason, you see Trump and Corbyn as populist leaders. 2020 is more complicated, like the global financial crisis there will be consequences but at this stage it is not clear what these will be, but it could be that the tension between rich and poor just gets worse
JP Morgan (Guide to Markets)
Thoughts on real estate:
- Data based on their vast portfolio of assets in the US – multifamily occupancy rent payments average 96%, in May it was 91%, Industrial units the figures were 90% and 75%, Office 90% and 80%. The big fall was retail which averaged 90% and in May was 29%
- This is similar across the European and UK portfolios
- In the US over the last week, foot traffic in malls was up 50% of the loss during the shutdown; consumer confidence is important, and they are watching for any spikes in infection following the protests and opening from lockdown
- They have seen a lot of property REITS repricing from the lowest point, and ultimately, they think by 2022 we will be doing things similarly to that of 2019
Columbia Threadneedle (Economic Team)
- Measuring a U shape recovery, but will vary from country to country; US 57%, UK 52% chance, Eurozone 41%, and Japan 28%
- They believe COVID-19 will not totally go away, even with a vaccine. They expect a second wave, and although there will be further setbacks to the recovery it will not be as harsh, and the focus will be on hot spots. As time goes on, governments will be better prepared with testing, equipment, oxygen systems etc. If there is a lull between the first and second wave this will enable a quicker build-up of supplies
- They do not expect interest rates to rise for several years, and they feel that different parts of the market will recover at different rates. They feel that those businesses with higher leverage are at greatest risk and may reach the other side of the recovery
Fidelity (Economic Team)
- There is ongoing healing within the markets and there is a sense of optimism especially as lockdown restrictions are lifted
- They are concerned that valuations might be stretched, that markets are ignoring the growing tensions between and US and China and the degree of uncertainty that remains. Therefore, they believe in adopting a degree of caution
- Although they think there could be a rally in junk stocks (cheap and battered) they think this will be short lived especially as we enter a period where returns and income are harder to come by
Investec (Economic Team)
- Believe in a lopsided V shape recovery, as more things open, we will start to see a resumption in economic activity
- Much will be driven by consumer confidence. In the UK, people have been saving and it remains to be seen whether people spend or keep these savings
- Further signs of recovery shown in rising PMI data (but still in retraction territory), car travel in the UK is up to about 50% of Pre-COVID levels, and in Germany restaurant reservations are at about 80% of Pre-COVID levels
- Certain retail sectors have done well for example discounters, DIY, fitness, food etc. However, very few will make a profit because of what they have had to put in place to deliver on increased orders
- We have seen retailers going into administration but many like Debenhams, Laura Ashley and Oasis were already struggling before this event
- Retailers are facing challenges as to how they open, and they expect a phased re-opening to take advantage of the furlough scheme. They also expect heavy discounts from clothing retailers as they try and clear spring and summer stocks. They disagree that retail will change forever, the change is in the method of delivery and customer experience. They do expect market consolidation, and strategic partnerships
Schroders (Global Transformation Conference)
- Economies starting to stabilise, and data is improving. Using tools like mobility data where you can see the recovery coming through
- Believe slower growth, lower productivity and ageing populations will mean interest rates will remain low for many years
- Increased levels of debt to cover areas like healthcare means that at some point governments will be forced to do something to reduce the debt or stabilise it. The options are austerity, taxes, or financial repression – keeping interest rates low (financial repression) is likely to be the preferred option
- There is a concern about the rise in populism – those most impacted by COVID19 tend to be on the lower income scale, not only within sectors that they work but also technology disruption. Governments may print money as a way out of this, but this is an area of growing concern
- They do not believe in a healthcare bubble; healthcare innovation is transformatory. For example, a vaccine can take anything from 6 to 9 months to develop for trials, innovation has reduced this to just 4 weeks. Areas of interest include advanced therapies, med tech, healthcare services, digital healthcare, and wellbeing
- Zoom recently announced data that was better than the market expected. It is worth over $60 billion which is greater than the entire market cap of the global airline industry
- The biggest risk to global mega cap tech names is not the valuations but regulation which could come in to break them up
Vulcan Value Partners
Interesting thoughts on the impact of COVID 19 over the next 5 years:
- Permanent impact – physical retails, traditional media, consumer brands and cash payments
- Neutral impact – aerospace, travel, autos/EVs, real estate, manufacturing, energy, and financial services
- Positive impact – ecommerce, digital advertising, digital payments, 5G, internet of things, cloud computing and AI
- Expect inflation, higher interest rates and increased taxes over the next five years
In the short term they are negative about the outlook. They think the recovery will be slow with second and third waves. The next year or so will be challenging but 2022 onwards, looks good.
When Vulcan were asked whether Amazon was a value stock, they stated value can be growth stocks, and Amazon, when markets fell in March, traded as a value stock. They are value investors and in March picked up companies like Skyworks (which is one of three companies which dominate the production of critical components in telecommunication infrastructure), and Microsoft.
And finally
How the Great Lockdown Saved Lives – click here
The COVID Vaccine Side Effect Only One Company Knows How to Prevent – click here
Lockdown: we need to experiment with reopenings now to prevent a second wave – click here
Mobile data shows which European countries took lockdown seriously – click here
How People and Companies Feel About Working Remotely – click here
World slowly starts travelling again: UN Tourism Organization – click here
We asked people if they were breaking lockdown rules before and after the Dominic Cummings scandal – here is what they told us – click here
Neil Ferguson says UK must keep transmission reduced by 65% to control pandemic – click here
Visualizing Layoffs at Prominent Start-ups Triggered by COVID-19 – click here – click here
Riot or resistance? How media frames unrest in Minneapolis will shape public's view of protest – click here
Fund manager updates – click here
Note: This is written in a personal capacity and reflects the view of the author. It does not necessarily reflect the view of LWM Consultants. The post has been checked and approved to ensure that it is both accurate and not misleading. However, this is a blog and the reader should accept that by its very nature many of the points are subjective and opinions of the author. Individuals wishing to buy any product or service as a result of this blog must seek advice or carry out their own research before making any decision, the author will not be held liable for decisions made as a result of this blog (particularly where no advice has been sought). Investors should also note that past performance is not a guide to future performance and investments can fall as well as rise.


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Warcry, Chile 2016.
The next day, November 11, 2016 we set our next stop in Chile. We will make the wait was worth it and you will become more immortals. All information regarding types and ticket prices can consult on the Facebook page @chargola as well as in the "Concerts" tab on our fanpage. We remind you that our official fan club "Today I win Warcry Chile" will have official information and can serve as a meeting and consultation. See you at the Teatro Caupolican (Chile).


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Travelling to Italy? Find out the ideal time, considering factors like weather, crowd and prices.
Italy is a beautiful European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, captivating art, awesome history, delicious food and unparalleled architecture. It's packed with a diverse form of attractions and entertainment that makes it one of the top destinations in the bucket list. Everything that you have seen in the movies and desire to experience in real life- they all exist. From colourful buildings on steep mountains by the beach to the green vineyards an olive groves, Italy is one of the happening stations on the planet that you can visit any time of the year.
It depends on what you want to visit and do that decides the month you should travel to Italy. We have boiled down the list of activities for each month and season-
What to witness in Italy as per Seasons:
1.For beach bums
Spring and summer is an enthusiastic time for sea-loving or beach-centric tourists. The crowd is expansive and the prices of the umbrella and beach chairs could blow your mind. You can find quieter beaches in October near the sea, like Terlizzi in Puglia.
2.For shopping freaks
If you are someone who loves shopping and is mad for deals, Italy is going to throw some tempting options to you. The summer and winter sales are insane from lowest being 30% to reach as high as 70% and you can enjoy buying plenty of things of your choice. The winter sales commence at the New Year's day and finish only when the stock depletes, somewhere around mid-February. The curtains of summer sales raise off in July and August.
3.For booking hotels
Italy is heaven for excursionist and the booking of hotels are compact for longer phase. If you want to stay in bigger and better hotels, talk to agents or book the rooms online before 4 to 6 months of your trip date.
4.For cheap tourer
Italy is brimming with travellers all around the year, except the winters. And this is when the prices are slashed. There're occasional rain, storms and other climatic adverse conditions, but the cities like Rome and Naples are unbelievably affordable now.
5.For wine aficionado
No brownie points for this one, the off-season has the cheapest of all itineraries and that makes the wine and alcoholic drinks sold at reasonable range.
A wonderful thing that you'll find in the country irrespective of the occasion you visit here is the warmth and affection by which the locals greet you. They'll not be afraid to burst your personal space bubble and come forward to hug, kiss your cheeks and say hello.
What is the best time of year to go to Italy weather wise?
Italy is awe-inspiring all seasons; it is usually dry in summer from May to mid-October and pretty busy with wanderers roaming all over the country, October and November are rainy months and the winter knocks from November through February which is fairly mild.
But the best travel time is spring, from April to June, and fall, from September-October. Thanks to its favourable weather, moderate temperature, scarce tourists and budget-friendly prices. You're gonna have a ball in these seasons.
Is October a good time to visit Italy?
Let's answer this by mentioning all good things, according to months-
1.January & February- In the New Year's week there is a burst of visitors from all over the place, but this gradually declines in the second week of January. And the hotel prices & flight rates are slashed and even the most famous sights remain silent. Then, participate in Carnevale, an interesting festival, which also makes the best of fall in February. The tourists seem to boom again at this time, mostly during the Valentines.
Events: Epiphany, Antonio Abate, and Carnevale
2.March & April- These months announce the beginning of shoulder season when the weather is fabulous and tourists are fewer. And Easter plays an important role in turning the days to peak season as the visitors are on the holidays and its merrymaking everywhere. Still, it's not as crowded as in September onwards.
Events: Rome Marathon, Easter, and Rome's birthday
3.May & June- Busier, hotter and pricier than previous, these months are fascinating for the explorers. People who are a fan of summers and like the warm weather can hit the beach and dance in the little rains.
Events: America's Labor Day, Giro d'Italia and Italy Foundation
4.July & August- July experiences the height of seasons and deadly drops down at no time. The weather is unstoppably getting more hot, especially in the south. And August is one of the most ignored months for any country. Considered as the worst period due to its uncomfortably hot and muggy weather, the entire country takes an off.
Events: Horse race, Festival of the Redeemer, Ferragosto, and Escape of the Ox
5.September & October- We have a concept that both September & October is tagged under the 'fall' category, but it is not. September is a warm month but it's not as gruelling as the rest and sightseer have started arriving now. But you can be stunned by the fact that from Ferragosto holiday the shops and restaurants are still closed. And then arrives the favourite of all, October. It's a brilliant mix of rain and sun, calmness and crowd, and flowers and food.
Events: Boat Race, Festival of the Madonna of the Sea, White Truffle Festival and Barcolana Regatta
6.November & December- These are the off-season when there are great and grand holidays including Christmas, New Year, Santo Stefano and others. The visitors are left discouraged by the closed museums and sites. So, gain information about famous places beforehand to avoid disappointment. Also, November has the most rains and keeps the county mild and wet.
Events: White Truffle Fair, Feast of Our Lady of Good Health, Christmas and Wild Boar Festival
When is the best time to visit Rome, Venice and Florence?
Italy is about everything- it's about the glories of Rome, the elegance of Venice, and the architectural marvels of Florence. So, here is a break down of the worst and best times to visit these places-
- Venice during the Carnival can be a race- it's tiring, exhausting and overwhelming. There are long lines for museums, the attractions lose their charm and hotels are at firing rates. It's best to visit Venice in either March or November.
- Rome and other southern cities are warmer all year round except few months which can be cold but not as the biting winds. Visit Rome from October to April where you can enjoy lower prices, a mild temperature, beautiful looking architecture with a handful of tourists.
- With a mind-blowing combination of pleasant and peak season, Florence and also Tuscany is best to visit in April, May, June, September, and October. These months show the real Italy filled with art and music festivals, beautiful dining and exorbitant services.
We have seen Italy is gorgeous with different highlights in different seasons, from festivals to food to activities. It is up to you to now to book your tickets inspired by what you want to do in this artistic country.


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Country singer Luke Combs' unassuming appeal makes him a hit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The first week of June was one of Luke Combs' biggest weeks in his still fledgling career. The 28-year-old taped an outdoor performance for the "CMT Crossroads" series with soul singer Leon Bridges, attended the CMT Awards, released a deluxe version of his debut album and sang in front of tens of thousands of fans at the CMA Fest.
And then immediately after the festival performance, he lost his voice. Put on vocal rest for 10 days, Combs had a No. 1 country album but couldn't perform.
"It stung a little bit," he admitted later after his voice recovered. "It made me, I guess, a bit more vulnerable than I would have liked."
Mostly he was upset about having to reschedule shows and disappointing fans. The Asheville, North Carolina-born singer built his success on his live shows when he was performing more than 200 dates a year in 2016 in college towns all around the Southeast and adding to his fan base one show at a time.
"Imagine you've been working out for a year straight, as hard as you can work out and the last set, the last thing you gotta do is that last week of CMA Fest," Combs said. "It's like the second you're done with it, you're just like laid out on the floor."
Combs has been working at a breakneck speed in the year since his debut album, "This One's for You," was released last year. It spawned three No. 1 country radio singles in a row, the first time that's happened since Sam Hunt did it in 2014. The album's deluxe version, featuring five new songs, sold better in the first week than his original debut record, meaning he's earned himself a lot more fans in just a year. His gold-selling album is the most streamed country album of 2018 and it has spent five nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's country albums chart.
Instead of the traditional path to country stardom of writing songs for other people before launching his career as an artist, Combs released his own music and promoted himself to his millennial peers online through the now-defunct social media platform Vine.
"I think that was kind of always my goal: get people to come back and see a show twice and then see it a third time," Combs said. "And now I've got people who have been to 30, 40 shows."
Combs even found his first manager on the road when Chris Kappy saw him perform his now multiplatinum single, "Hurricane," in a Georgia bar in 2015. Kappy, who had no previous management experience, immediately felt a kinship to Combs, as both are large men with oversized personalities and scrappy attitudes.
"We're not the typical norm of what this industry is looking for," Kappy said.
Kappy's plan was to just let Combs be himself and let the natural talent win over fans. "I told Luke, 'I just want people to fall in love with you, buddy, and to do that we have to expose you. And that's being vulnerable, that's being humble, that's telling stories.'"
It helped that his first single, "Hurricane," was a great showcase of his deep booming voice with a big hooky chorus. Already signed to a new label called River House Artists, the song was gaining ground on radio when he was added to the Columbia Nashville roster. Sony's promotional muscle behind the song was like adding gasoline to a fire, said Kappy.
His label listened to feedback from radio programmers to give him his second radio No. 1 with "When It Rains It Pours," a cheeky take on a breakup that turned into a lucky streak. But he went back to the well of the emotion-driven love songs with a slight R&B swagger on "One Number Away," his third hit single. All three of his songs have also reached the Top 40 on the pop charts.
Fans connect with Combs' unvarnished approachability and openness. The burly and bearded performer wears the same kind of shirt every time he hits the stage, a short-sleeved black sports shirt made to help fishermen deal with heat and sweat. He's a beer-swigging, tobacco-chewing everyman who is also self-assured enough to sing about the passion of heartbreak and love.
"There's an authenticity in just being who you are and not having an act about it or wear clothes you normally wouldn't wear," Combs said. "I'm just comfortable in my own skin."
Combs is currently opening for Jason Aldean on tour and he'll play shows in the United Kingdom and Europe this fall. But his next big play is the sophomore album, which he's already been writing and recording. He compares the quick success he's had with the first record to an average-looking guy who somehow landed the girlfriend that's out of his league.
"I just try not to think about it too much," Combs said.


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WHALE Arts are running fortnightly afterschool sessions for young people with an interest in Computers and Computing.
The sessions will take place at WHALE Arts, 4.00pm – 6.00pm every other Tuesday starting next week 29th June, for ages 9 -12. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.
The sessions will be fairly freeform and give young people who enjoy computers and computing a chance to experiment and try new things including programming. The sessions are part of a partnership project between WHALE Arts and Edinburgh Napier University's School of Computing called Lets Play Wester Hailes. We hope to invite guests from the University to run themed session throughout the project.
Lets Play Wester Hailes is funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious Awards Scheme.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Fundamental commitments to diversity and inclusion, equity, and social justice are at the very core of global health. The Harvard Global Health Institute seeks to make these principles central to every aspect of our work as we promote education, research, and policies that address fundamental health inequities in the US and around the world. Inherent in this work, we must recognize the vast and ongoing impact of the historical legacies of racism, colonialism, and other forms of oppression that continue to sustain such significant disparities in health and health outcomes, access to quality care, and efforts to reduce suffering among individuals and populations. We realize that challenging such inequities requires continuous vigilance, scrutiny, and deep critical evaluation and reflection. Our responsibility and commitment are for these values to be clearly reflected in all our efforts to promote the study of global health and health conditions, social and structural determinants of health, and innovative practices and policies that actively promote equity and equality.
As a critical aspect of codifying these goals and critical responsibilities, HGHI has established a charter (link) that aims to formalize and sustain a collective, values-driven approach to consistently identifying and addressing all forms of discrimination, oppression, racism and supremacy in all aspects of our work.


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Integrative Care Consultation
Otherwise known as an "intake", our Integrative Care Consultation is how most people begin their journey at VTCIT. It is the backbone on which the Center begins to understand your system and develop a plan to work with it. The ICC consists of an hour long interview across 5 aspects or "bodies" of your being. We will ask questions about your physical body, mental body, spiritual body, energetic body and emotional body. From this dialogue our clinical director will talk with you about how best to address the concerns that have brought you to the Center and what kind of care plan and/or team we can offer. Offering a comprehensive evaluation of your being is central to our model and we are proud to continue offering this service to all new patients.
Cost: If you have Medicaid or Blue Cross Blue Shield, we will bill your insurance at the time of intake and normal co-pays will apply. If you have other insurance coverage, the intake fee is $40.00.


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On Saturday, Feb. 24, the UFC will host UFC on Fox 28: Emmett vs. Stephens from the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla.
In the night's main event, rising featherweight Josh Emmett takes on longtime veteran Jeremy Stephens. Emmett is coming off a violent knockout finish of former title challenger Ricardo Lamas in his last Octagon appearance. Stephens, meanwhile, halted the Doo Ho Choi hype train at UFC Fight Night 124 in January.
The co-main event features a pivotal strawweight match-up between former No. 1 contender Jessica Andrade and The Ultimate Fighter alum Tecia Torres.
The 12-fight event kicks off Saturday with four fight streaming live on UFC Fight Pass at 4 p.m. ET. Four additional preliminary-card bouts follow on Fox at 6 p.m. ET, with the four-fight main card airing live at 8 p.m. ET, also on Fox.
The fighters will hit the scales at 6 p.m. ET on Friday. A live video feed appears above (courtesy of the UFC), while the results appear below
Jessica Andrade (116) vs. Tecia Torres (116)
Ovince Saint Preux (206) vs. Ilir Latifi (206)
Mike Perry (170.5) vs. Max Griffin (170)
Sara McMann (135.5) vs. Marion Reneau (136)
Maryna Moroz (114) vs. Angela Hill (116)
Ben Saunders (171) vs. Alan Jouban (171)
Rani Yahya (136) vs. Russell Doane (136)
Eric Shelton (126) vs. Alex Perez (126.5)*
Albert Morales (135) vs. Manny Bermudez (136)
* – Perez was fined 20 percent of his fight purse for missing the flyweight limit


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There's been talk all season about four potential Iona Prep-Stepinac matchups. The first two scheduled matchups lived up to all expectations. And on Sunday, the CHSAA rivals secured meeting No. 3.
Iona Prep rallied past All Hallows 54-45 in the CHSAA New York AA Quarterfinals in the first of a quadruple-header at St. Raymond. Stepinac then blew by Mount St. Michael 75-46 in the second game.
The winners advance to Tuesday's Archdiocesan semifinal at Mount St. Michael. If you intend to go: Arrive early. The first two Iona Prep-Stepinac matchups — each played in spacious venues — sold out days before tip-off.
"We are definitely excited for Stepinac Round 3," Iona Prep coach Steve Alvarado said. "I won't have to worry about a lack of energy or intensity."
That was part of the issue Iona Prep had in the first quarter on Sunday. All Hallows led 23-15 early in the second quarter before the Gaels stormed back behind Bryce Wills to close to two at the half.
Wills scored nine straight points late in the third quarter to give Iona Prep the lead back at 39-29 entering the fourth. The game never got closer than six points the rest of the way.
The Stanford-bound Wills had 18 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks, assists and three steals in the win. Josh Alexander added 10 points and 11 rebounds and Soulemayne Koureissi added 12 and 10.
"All we talked about was having a sense of urgency now that the playoffs are here. Maybe they were too wound up," Alvarado said of the sluggish start. "But once we locked in, we devastated them defensively."
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Stepinac dominated Mount St. Michael for a third time this season on both ends, led by a pair of sophomore stars.
Point guard R.J. Davis had 30 points, nine rebounds and five assists and A.J. Griffin added 13 points and seven boards. Alan Griffin added 15 rebounds, seven blocks, four assists and four points.
"We played really well as a team," Crusaders coach Pat Massaroni said. "We defended at a high level to hold Mount to 46 points. We were unselfish offensively which led to a great win."
Stepinac beat Iona Prep in double overtime in the first meeting before a sellout crowd at the Westchester County Center. Iona Prep evened the score by climbing back from a 15-point defense in the second matchup on Feb. 3 at Iona Prep (again, sold out).
"It's a new opportunity to advance in the playoffs," Massaroni said. "Our team remembers that feeling after the game at the beginning of the month. We have improved and so have they and we are excited for the challenge Tuesday night against a very talented team."
Round 3 is for the right to play for a CHSAA Archdiocesan title on Saturday at Mount. The winner also gets a double bye in the CHSAA City Championship bracket.
Could Iona Prep and Stepinac meet then also? Let's hope so.
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In a post on Facebook on April 1st, Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg officially noted his company's immediate plans to visually segregate the vaccinated from the non-vaccinated on his platform. He hopes, according to the message if you read between the lines, that those who get vaccinated will visually shame those who do not and vice versa.
Now, everyone can make a snap judgment about the worthiness of their friends as human beings based upon a shallow virtue-signaling profile picture frame.
Welcome to the digital world in which everything you do (or don't do) places you on an immutable list that can be used at any point in time against you.
Oh, and it is being done in conjunction with the government. Do you feel safer, yet?
Here is Zuckerberg's April 1st message announcing his segregation plan on Facebook:
"If we're going to stop Covid, we need everyone who's eligible to get vaccinated. People are more likely to get vaccinated if they see friends, family, and people they trust doing it too. So we're launching a new Covid vaccine profile frame that you can add to your profile pic, partnering with the CDC and US Department of Health and Human Services to launch new Covid vaccine profile frames. It lets you easily show your support and tell people that you've been vaccinated. And we'll show you in News Feed your friends who have put up this profile frame.
I'll update mine after I get vaccinated, which I plan to do as soon as I'm eligible. I hope everyone else does the same!"
The message, on its face, is so shallow and trite. Yet, in reality, it is not at all innocuous. For the people who use Facebook, it will be an overt psychological manipulation to view their friends who are not like them as Covid enemies. Facebook likely knows this, yet will proceed with this divisive maneuver meant to highlight good vaccinated people versus the bad unvaccinated people.
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Arbor Vulpa braced his back against the bricks behind him, his legs against the stones opposite and looked down. In the dark streets below, torches moved hither and thither as their bearers hurried about their business, like fireflies skittering above an inky pond. As far as Arbor could tell, not one of them even considered looking up.
"The trouble with you people", he thought to himself, "is you never raise your sights. It shows a worrying lack of ambition". He was, truth be told, a little drunk. He needed to be: he was about to carry out the greatest theft in the world.
Arbor shook his head, then turned his gaze towards the roof of The Palace of Days. With a grunt he began to ease himself upwards once more. Fifteen minutes later he was resting his head on the parapet and breathing hard, while the chilly fingers of the wind massaged his sweat-soaked back. Worryingly, the climb had been the easy part. The next stage ... Arbor felt his thoughts sliding away from him like hound-chased sheep. He took a firm grip on the wall he was resting against and raised himself to standing. The cure for his problems was action. He turned towards the lonely turret in front of him, The Tower of The Heart.
"The door or the climb?" Arbor asked himself. The theft had been long and carefully planned but it was always important to leave some elements to discretion. Arbor liked to give himself room to flex under the weight of chance, he also liked to give himself room for art. Just as he was about to allow himself a self-indulgent smile at the thought, an icy gust prodded viciously at him. The decision was made. A moment later, the little door's lock was picked and the door itself was swinging to behind the thief.
The dark staircase on which he crouched ran, Arbor knew, directly from the roof of the tower to the Palace's main guard room below, giving no direct access to the rooms within the tower itself. This, Arbor felt, showed a tragic lack of trust on the part of the designer. He would not let it dishearten him, however. Instead he padded up the stairs towards the roof.
It did not take him long to break out. The red powder that had cost him so much ate its way through the wooden rafters in just a few minutes, just as the fat-faced robber of a merchant had claimed it would. After the powder's work was done, it was easy for Arbor to remove the tiles above and pull himself up and out into the cold night air. Without pausing he moved a little higher, towards the roof's centre and applied the same process in reverse, allowing the starlight to fall for the first time into the much-legended inner rooms of the Tower of the Heart. It was, he felt, a considerable improvement on the building's original design.
His charming new skylight before him, Arbor reached into his belt pouch, pulling out a flint and one of the dried wisps of candle blossom he had helped himself to while the fat-faced merchant was busy overcharging him for the red powder. Soon a spark was struck and the blossom was descending slowly into the dark below, a tiny star falling to earth, its glow illuminating the room about it. Satisfied, Arbor swung his slim legs into the hole he had made, letting them dangle in the void for a moment. This, he knew was the point of no return. The prize he was seeking was very rich; all he could be certain of was that the wards around it would be strong and subtle and perhaps even surprising. Generally strength, subtlety and surprise were gifts he preferred to give rather than receive.
He whispered a brief "Ah well" to the night and, in the same moment, thrust himself down into the darkened room. He landed in a crouch, his feet, which were braced for hard stone, striking something altogether more yielding, his right hand touching not rock but ... ... could it be grass? Somewhere – somehow inside the room but far more distant than the dimensions of the tower should have allowed – an owl called. Arbor stood up with the careful grace of a stalking cat and took in the dim scene around him.
"A forest", he thought, "Well, at the very worst this is going to make for a most interesting death".
He padded on into the trees.
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Bennie has always been a talented artist. After he graduated from high school he enrolled in a one year program at U. S. Silkscreen and Graphics School in Scottsdale, Arizona. Upon completion of the course he worked for three years as silk screener and graphic designer. In 1978, Bennie did "fall back" on the art of silversmithing. Using the look and style that he developed as a graphic designer, Bennie began making beautiful three-dimensional figures in silver. His many wearable art designs include Zuni and Hopi Kachina figures, Southwestern animals, feathers, and Navajo inspired geometric patterns. Bennie also adorns many of his pieces with gem quality Turquoise stones, such as rare cabochons from the Kingman and Manassa mines. Some pieces (a Sunface Kachina, for example) have a removable head which can be worn as an independent pin or as a necklace with body attached. When asked how he comes up with his many designs, Bennie says, "I remember what I see and make pieces in my mind. "
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Stained glass windows can be very intriguing part of your home or business. They have the ability to add style and flare to any room. Where a stained glass window can be pleasing to the eye, they come with added pros and cons.
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– Variety of Stained Glass Window Options. There so many diverse stained glass windows to chose from in a wide variety of colors. From simple lines and curves, to intricate, detailed pictures. Stained glass windows have so many choices that you can find the perfect one to fit the unique style of your home or business. Not only are designs countless, but the structures, layers and layout can change the look in many ways, giving you even more options to capture the perfect stained glass window effect.
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– Concealment of Stained Glass Windows. Stained glass windows can help provide more privacy in an adoring way. The stained glass makes it much harder to see through, not only offering privacy, but eliminating too much sun encroaching in and keeping the scrupulous characters from having an easy view.
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Even though Testo is showing 18 new products this week at the AHR Expo, Bill Spohn, product manager, HVACR for Testo, focused in on the company's new wireless capabilities plus its new refrigeration system analyzer at a Tuesday afternoon press conference held at the McCormick Place.
Referring to the wireless technology, Spohn noted that the "accurate and easy-to-use battery powered probes" can be used up to 65 feet away from the handheld Compact and CompactPro meter.
"With this technology, you now can really be in two places at the same time," said Spohn.
A user-installed module (similar to a cell phone SIM card) adds wireless capability to the appropriate meter in each class, he said. Reliable, secure RF transmission technology provides the flexibility to place a probe anywhere it's needed, he said. In the end, this allows the technician to perform multiple tasks, complete long-term measurements, all without instrument cables, climbing ladders, or hanging from unsafe positions.
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