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Taylor Swift: Why Even A Cute Guy Who Likes Her Won't Make Her Date
It's no secret that Taylor Swift has sworn off dating! In a new interview with Cosmopolitan UK, the stunning 'Shake It Off' singer revealed that she will not date a guy just because he's cute because it's, 'not a reason to sacrifice your independence.'
Taylor Swift, 24, is single and not looking to mingle! The Cosmopolitan UK cover girl revealed in a new interview that she is definitely not interested in dating anyone at the moment because she is not willing to, "allow everyone to say whatever they want."
Taylor Swift Not Dating — Opens Up In Cosmopolitan UK
Taylor is certainly an open book! She told the publication, "I've learnt that just because someone is cute and wants to date you, that's not a reason to sacrifice your independence and allow everyone to say whatever they want about you," she said. "I'm not doing that anymore."
The singer who just released her new album, 1989 to rave reviews has not dated anyone publicly since her relationship with Harry Styles, 20, ended in January, 2013.
"It'd take someone really special for me to undergo the circumstances I have to go through to experience a date," she dished. "I don't know how I would ever have another person in my world trying to have a relationship with me, or a family. The best answer I can come up with now is 'go at it alone. Life can be romantic without having a romance. I'm very attracted to how happy I am now."
Taylor Swift Says 'Moving To NYC Is The Best Thing I've Ever Done'
Taylor recently moved to NYC and revealed to the publication that it's a transition that she is proud of. "Moving to New York is the best thing I've ever done. I never thought I'd be able to survive that city. It's so big and bright," she said. "Then I woke up one day about a year ago and it was all I could think about. I needed a new challenge and there's no bigger challenge than uprooting your life, finding new places to hang out, new friendship circles…"
The singer loves the city so much that she has even encouraged her longtime friend, Selena Gomez, 22, to make the move as well! As HollywoodLife.com previously reported, the "Come & Get It Singer" revealed on The Talk, "She thinks that I fit in, personality-wise, more there, and I could understand that, but I love my home and I'm gonna stick to that for a bit."
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We wanted to say a massive thank you to you and everyone at Garthmyl Hall who was part of our Big Day!
We knew as soon as we saw it that Garthmyl Hall was where we wanted to host our wedding. We loved the idea of a weekend wedding and everything that it would offer us and we couldn't imagine a more beautiful setting.
The styling of the venue is a real testament to your vision and talent. Not a single detail has been overlooked and you have created a venue that is stylish and elegant as well as comfortable and homely. You might have heard me saying 'Welcome to our home' a lot; this was because this is how we felt from the minute we arrived – at home!
One of our biggest highlights was having the meal the evening before the wedding. Being able to bring together our friends and family for a delicious meal in your beautiful dining room with all of the excitement in the air for the day that was to follow… It was such a special evening and fills our hearts just thinking of it.
All the staff were friendly and helpful and also a huge thank you to you, Julia. You were a calming presence during the more chaotic moments and were totally un-flappable the whole time. You made everything during our stay easy for us and we couldn't be more grateful. Our family and friends have all been so complimentary about you too (my Dad is a particular fan of yours – he thinks you are a superstar!)
Everything about our wedding exceeded our expectations, we couldn't be happier! We had the most wonderful time during our stay at Garthmyl Hall and will cherish the memories we have created there forever.
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Jaia, our daughter, and Seb (now her husband) decided on this venue for its wonderful setting, its delightful charm, the impressive decor and the most congenial hosts we could wish for. From our very first meeting until our farewell at the end of our two-night stay our hosts, Julia and Johnny, were unfailingly helpful, continually supportive, genuinely welcoming and always thoughtful and sensitive to a very happy and emotional day.
The entire Hall has recently been given a classy upgrade and the feeling of the venue is indeed both traditional and contemporary. The decor is tasteful and contributes to the cosy atmosphere of the Hall. Our wedding was in early December and we were fortunate to have a snowfall just prior to the event, which made for a magical setting.
All of our guests had a marvellous day because of this venue and our family had an unforgettable wedding celebration because of Garthmyl Hall.
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Now that our wedding day has come and gone it's only fair that we wrote a few words of our deepest thanks to Julia and her team at Garthmyl Hall for making our wedding the dreamiest of dreamy, Pinterest worthy, magical wedding days we could of wished for.
Neither myself or James wanted to have a long engagement so with just ten months to plan a wedding we found it increasingly difficult to find a venue that ticked all of the boxes. In fact, between us we emailed over 25 venues and discarded them before we even went to view them. After a LOT of googling we stumbled across Garthmyl Hall! We both liked the images on the website (which don't give it justice btw!) and it sounded like just what we wanted; flexibility, whole weekend hire etc and after a few emails back and forth to Julia we arranged a viewing (not getting our hopes up). As soon as we arrived we both were completely blown away, we do not feel that there will ever be words to do justice to the little corner of paradise Julia has created!
We not only fell in love with the venue but Julia also made us fall in love with her story and the back story to Garthmyl. As a business owner and a career girl James and I completely got Julia and instantly resonated with her determination, work ethic but laid back demeanour (ultimate girl boss!). Which is SO important when you are picking a venue, who wants a wedding coordinator that you don't vibe with!
In the very beginning Julia provided all of the support and advice we needed; for example we didn't know you had to book your registrar so quickly after you book the venue – basically she had our back from the start! We were able to contact Julia over email in run up to the wedding and she was generally always on hand to answer any queries/questions we had over the weekend details and was happy to offer up suggestions on things but not in any way pushy.
During the weekend of the wedding we completely felt at home at Garthmyl and Julia has created such an intimate/personal feel to the house that you can't help but relax.
Much like us our guests were completely blown away with the venue and finally realised why we had dragged them all the way to wales for our wedding. On the day we had nothing to worry about apart from the fact that it was 100degrees (exaggerates). We did have an issue with the centre pieces on the day and also a very bossy photographer but again Julia remained calm and took it in her stride.
Ultimately we haven't once had the wedding blues and we really believe that this is because the day/weekend was that perfect, to do it again wouldn't ever compare. The greatest compliment we can offer to Julia is that you have provided us with the greatest day of our lives and it exceeded all of our expectations and was quite simply amazing.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Garthmyl Hall and were able to get married in a place of such unbelievable beauty.
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We got married in July 2017 and could not have been served better. All of the staff were attentive and did everything they could to help us. Julia assisted us in the arrangements and provided lots of advice. She did a great job on the day and stepped in to help with our cake crisis and went the extra mile to put up balloons etc. Toys were also found for the children. All the rooms were impecable and decorated to an excellent standard. All of the guests were very happy and the venue added an extra touch to our wedding day. If we could get married again we would not hesitate to choose Garthmyl Hall.
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Rhian and I had the most amazing wedding in July. We both knew as soon as we looked around the hall and grounds it was where we wanted to celebrate with our friends and family. Julia has been great in helping us plan and organise the big day answering all our queries, offering advice and suggestions. Even with a late cancellation of our band, Julia put us at ease straight away and sorted a replacement for us within a couple of hours. They were amazing and we danced the night away in the ballroom.
We really enjoyed showing our friends and family around the Hall, Walled Garden, bedrooms and the Cellar Bar (which was a fantastic surprise for the fellas in the evening). All our guests had an amazing time over the whole weekend and we were sad it had to come to an end. Rhian and I look forward to returning for one of the dinner weekends in the future.
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We got married here on 20th May 2017 and could not have wished for a more perfect day/weekend. From the first day we saw the venue, even though it was not complete and wasn't open yet, we knew it was the place we wanted to get married. Julia explained her ideas and how she wanted it to be and she made it the stunning place it is today. We couldn't have asked for anyone better for our special day, she always answered our questions and gave us ideas. Not just a wedding planner, more like a friend now to us. All the staff are amazing and so friendly. Garthmyl Hall will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we can't wait to come back soon! Lots of love Mr and Mrs Jenks xxx
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"From the moment we drove up to Garthmyl Hall we knew it was the venue for us. Julia was a calming presence throughout the planning stages and on the day itself. Nothing was too much trouble and she went above and beyond in making sure we had everything we wanted. She replied really quickly to the many emails I sent, asking a million and one questions, and sorted queries out straight away. I never felt alone in the planning and I felt that she was as excited as me (well almost!) on the day. Garthmyl Hall is such a beautiful wedding venue with each and every room decorated to an extremely high standard and the gardens are a joy to explore. It has so many amazing places for wedding photos and has a special charm and elegance that we fell in love with. I couldn't recommend Julia highly enough, she is a special lady who has the personality and skills to plan a truly magical experience. And she certainly did that for us. Thank you Julia."
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AMAZING!!! Garthmyl hall is THE most perfect wedding venue!! The grounds are beautiful and the hall itself is spectacular!!
When planning and organise our wedding, Julia was fantastic, professional and so supportive! Nothing was too much trouble which made the lead up far more calm and enjoyable!! Being local to the hall and with our guests being local, they were absolutely amazed by the hall, the grounds and the service they received during the day.
Julia pulled out all the stops to ensure our day was just perfect - this even included actually marrying us!!!!!!!
We were and still are so glad we chose Garthmyl Hall as our wedding venue as it was just 'perfect'.
I would recommend Garthmyl Hall, along with Julia and her team over and over again!
Thank you again Julia, our day was just perfect and this was down to your coordination and professionalism!
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From the moment Adrian and I set our eyes on Garthmyl Hall we fell in love with it!!!!!!
In Early January 2016 myself and Adrian met with Julia in what can only be described as a building site...knee deep in mud...we looked around this magical place. Julia talked us through the whole renovation that was taking place, showing us fabrics, wallpapers etc that she had in mind and promised us that our wedding on the 2nd July 2016 that everything would be completed, true to her word IT WAS!
We both loved the fact that when we booked Garthmyl Hall we would have it to ourselves for the whole weekend and with family and friends coming from all over the world. We wanted a place we could all meet not only on the wedding day. All I can say is the rooms are simply spectacular, decorated with style and elegance...with added little touches like Molton Brown products and goody bags with delicious Macarons!!!!!! yum. We also loved the fact we could have our own caterers, supply our own wine, choose the band etc etc.
It truly felt like we were having our wedding at home.
Julia from the out set was outstanding, not only with her knowledge of everything we required, but also her patience when allowing us to decide exactly what we wanted (and believe me there was lots of head scratching).
The day itself was simply wonderful, the ceremony was held in the garden under blue sky, followed by a champagne reception on the lawn, then a fabulous wedding breakfast for 120 guests and finally evening celebrations for 200 dancing the night away into the small hours!!!!!!!
Garthmyl Hall will always be a special place to Adrian and I and Julia a life long friend. Thank you Garthmyl Hall for giving us the wedding of our dreams, Julia and all the team for being just perfect. Much love Adrian and Marcus xx
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Girl's body in crib leads police to review sister's death
MEDINA, Ohio —
The discovery of a young girl's decomposed body in a crib at an Ohio apartment is leading authorities to take another look at the death of a baby in that same family two years ago.
Their father was charged with corpse abuse and held on a $1 million bond Thursday after a cable television technician found the body of 21-month-old Ember Warfel. Thirty-four-year-old Eric Warfel of Medina told police he had put bags of garbage in his daughter's room to mask the smell.
Warfel and his ex-wife had lost another daughter whose March 2013 death was ruled as a "sudden unexplained infant death."
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Green manuring is the practice of growing a crop that will be worked into the soil. This helps improve soil health, fertility and increases the yields of crops grown on that land in following years.
Green manure crops have been used since the Greeks turned beans under in 300 B.C. They were commonly used in rotations in North America until the widespread availability of commercial fertilizers.
Many types of crops can be used as green manures. Legumes are the most commonly seeded green manure crops in Western Canada. Decomposing legume residue adds nitrogen to the soil and reduces the amount of commercial fertilizer needed for the following crop.
The ideal legume green manure crop has a high rate of nitrogen fixation, is high yielding, provides a significant amount of nitrogen for the following crop, protects the soil and helps preserve soil moisture. It should also be inexpensive to seed and easy to establish.
The two most common legume green manures are sweet clover and red clover.
Legume green manures are best suited to the black and grey wooded soil zones, in addition to the wetter parts of the brown and dark brown soil zones.
Legume green manures are usually established with a cereal cover crop. The cereal crop is seeded at a reduced rate and harvested early as greenfeed or silage. The legume green manure is then worked under during the summer of its second year.
The best time to incorporate a sweet clover green manure is at the bud to 10% bloom, usually towards the start of July. Red clover can be incorporated any time between July and August.
The most common way to work the green manure under is with a tandem or offset disk, or a plow. These methods work the greatest amount of legume residue into the soil. Legume green manures can also be mowed or sprayed out, and the residue left on the soil surface in zero-till operations.
It has been estimated that 40-60% of the nitrogen from the decomposing legume residue will be available to the following crop. This amount varies with the type of legume, method of incorporation, environment and soil conditions.
Research studying different termination methods of sweet clover green manures in Alberta has found that in some cases, the amount of available nitrogen in the soil the spring after termination is the same whether the green manure was mowed and the residue left on the soil surface or disked to a depth of 10 cm.
Treatments where the green manure was terminated with a moldboard plow had the highest amount of available nitrogen in the soil.
Legume green manures also add other nutrients, such as phosphorous, potassium, sulphur, calcium and magnesium, to the soil when they decompose.
Legume green manures improve soil structure and tilth. Their deep and widely branching roots can increase soil drainage, water infiltration and soil aeration.
Legume green manures provide ground cover that helps prevent soil losses due to wind and water erosion.
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Legume green manure crops can act as a break in the disease cycle when included in rotation with cereals and oilseeds.
Drawbacks to using a legume green manure include: no cash flow in the year it is grown and incorporated, extra establishment and management costs and the potential loss of soil moisture in drier areas (brown soil zone).
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The Green Manure Value of Seven Clover Species Grown as Annual Crops on Low and High Fertility Temperate Soils
The Nitrogen Dynamics of 1-, 2- and 3-Year Stands of Alfalfa in a Cropping System
The Potential Role of Annual Forage Legumes in Canada: A Review
The Use of Annual Legume Green Manure Crops as a Substitute for Summerfallow in the Peace River Region
Yellow Sweetclover, Green Manure and Its Residues Effectively Suppress Weeds During Fallow
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Daily Watch – LCCI likes current econ path, FMDQ OTC hits ₦22.99t in Q1
- Oil tanker drivers ended a strike over pay and the poor condition of the roads just hours after it began on Monday, following a government intervention, ending the threat of fuel shortages developing. The union called off the strike "because the FG has intervened and promised to look into the drivers' demands," said Charles Eleto, a regional chairman for NUPENG, one of Nigeria's two major oil workers' unions. In a meeting in the Abuja on Monday, the head of the NNPC agreed with NUPENG's president to increase transportation fees for the workers.
- The CBN said on Monday that it had offered $150 million in currency forwards, as it sold dollars to try to narrow the spread between the naira's official and black market exchange rates. Earlier, currency traders said the forwards had been offered to be settled within 60 days. The bank also said on Monday, in an emailed statement, that it had released $90 million to meet requests for dollars to pay some expenses, such as medical and school fees, and to cover travel allowances. "In a bid to further ease the access of customers, the CBN has also directed all banks to pay cash over the counter to desiring foreign exchange customers," the regulator said in its statement. The local currency was quoted at ₦395 to the dollar on the black market on Monday, against ₦390 at close on Friday.
- The tight monetary policy recommended for Nigeria by IMF is inconsistent with the economic recovery process, said Muda Yusuf, the DG of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said. Yusuf was reacting to the report of the IMF Article IV Consultation on the Nigerian economy. The IMF Article IV Consultations is an independent assessment of the Nigerian economy and the current economic management framework. "We do not share the view of the IMF that monetary policy needs to be further tightened at this time. It is inappropriate to call for a further tightening of monetary policy in an economy that is grappling with recession, high unemployment, high operating costs, high-interest rates, faltering real sector. Such a move would not be consistent with the economic recovery process. "It will also not be consistent with the Federal Government's vision to build an inclusive economy, spur growth, support the real economy and create jobs," Yusuf said. He, however, concurred with the IMF's concern over the nation's fiscal deficit increase from 3.5 percent of Gross Domestic Product in 2015 to 4.7 percent of GDP in 2016.
- The African Development Bank has approved a $450 million trade finance deal for the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), a move that is designed to "boost intra-Africa trade, promote regional integration, and contribute to the reduction of the trade finance gap in Africa. The bank said the facility will contribute to macroeconomic resilience in at least 28 countries. "It will provide financing to more than 100 financial institutions and corporates and support at least $2.8 billion of trade in Africa over a four-year period. AfDB's additionality in this project stems from its 'AAA' rating that will enable Afreximbank enhance its trade finance confirmation capabilities; its ability to avail medium-term liquidity support to Afreximbank to provide appropriate trade finance to local banks and corporates in Africa; and its demonstrable appetite for Africa risk," the bank said in a statement.
- FBNInsurance has announced a PBT of ₦3.13 billion for the 2016 financial year, a 70 percent increase compared to the ₦1.8 billion achieved in the previous year. But the firm's gross premium written dropped by four percent from ₦10.3 billion in 2015 to ₦9.9 billion in 2016. Meanwhile, FBN General Insurance also recorded a gross premium income of ₦2.2 billion in its 2016 financial year, representing 17.4 percent increase when compared to ₦1.8 billion achieved in the corresponding period of 2015. Its claims expenses also rose by 24 percent from ₦205 million to ₦270 million in the year under review. FBNInsurance CEO, Val Ojumah, while commenting on the results, attributed the strong performance to a combination of factors including the deployment of innovative products, deeper retail penetration, robust risk management, efficient service delivery and the commitment of its staff. According to its audited accounts, the company's total assets stood at ₦6.1 billion, an 11.9 percent increase from the ₦5.3 billion it had last year.
- The FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange recorded ₦22.99 trillion worth of transactions in fixed income and currency markets in the first two months of 2017. A Market Turnover Report from the company on Monday indicated that this was an increase from ₦13.92 trillion recorded in the corresponding period in 2016. A breakdown of the new report showed that transactions in Treasury Bills contributed the highest of ₦11.60 trillion to turnover. It was trailed by repurchase agreements/buy-backs which accounted for ₦5.22 trillion worth of transactions, while foreign exchange derivatives totalled ₦2.43 trillion. There was ₦2.35 trillion worth of Federal Government bonds while FX deals were worth ₦1.19 trillion. Ten leading member banks dominated activities in the FMDQ market during the period with Ecobank Nigeria leading the pack. Access Bank came second on the activity chart and was followed by UBA, Stanbic IBTC, First Bank, FBN Merchant Bank and Standard Chartered Bank. Others are Union Bank, Diamond Bank and Guaranty Trust Bank, respectively. The report said that the top 10 dealing member banks accounted for 70.97 percent of transactions.


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Relax, everyone! I was just mentioning a likeness - zero implications whatsoever!
Not sure if this has been mentioned before (and it's not really relevant), but I thought I'd share a World of Warcraft resemblance
Not saying there are some copyrights in question, but tbh I think it would be foolish to say that there isn't any Lovecraftian influence in Berserk. It's definitely there amongst a multitude of other influences, so something like this isn't too surprising and I think a good portion of people probably caught it already.
Theres def. some influence, not a lot (minus now), I def have gotten a lovecraft-esq vibe from berserk before.
Such as what? A "vibe" isn't much.
Actually I'd say there's little to no Lovecraftian influence in Berserk....
...save for the clear homage present throughout the events that are currently taking place.
There are at least two major themes that I have noted Lovecraft's fiction and the Berserk universe sharing in common. One, is the very concept of sheer insignificance and feebleness of the human race (as well as the human life itself having little to no worth) in the face of greater cosmic entities or events.
Reincarnation ceremonies
And another theme would be the exploration of fate and causality, and how some humans try to change, defy or escape the the certain predestined paths in life that had been imposed upon them by supernatural forces beyond mortals' control.
After reading through Lovecraft's short story "The Call of Cthulhu" and the past 10 Berserk episodes, one can easily notice the somewhat similar manner in which both Sea God and Cthulhu are presented and depicted by their respective authors. Both of them are at first introduced in their respective stories as statues that are worshiped as idols by a cult. Then, both Miura and Lovecraft take their time showing the reader the clues that hint at and reveal each of their respective sea dwelling entities' horrible power, and buildup the suspense.
"THERE'S STILL SOME LIGHT SHINING EVEN INSIDE THIS. I Think squids can do that, right?"Is always Guts to talk? (in italian edition is that)I ask that because second part seem words of Schierke.


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Just a little info about me so you can get some clue where I am coming from, or where I am going. This is my 28th year at Washington School. I also coach the girls' tennis team at Whitewater High School. My coaching does take me out of the building until mid/end of October. You can check out the tennis web page on the high school site to see our schedule if you need to see where I may be some evening that you are trying to contact me. Due to this I am usually at school before 7:30 am if you need to reach me.
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Not only did I go through the Whitewater Schools, but my wife is a Whitewater graduate and my two daughters went through Washington Elementary. My oldest daughter is a graduate of UW-LaCrosse and now teaching in the Janesville School District. My other daughter is a senior at UW-Madison.
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If you would have asked me that question coming out of high school I would have told you no way. I was born and raised here and wanted to move on. One thing that is definitely true though is that you don't realize what you have until it is gone.
After several years in Madison and then teaching a couple of years elsewhere I met my wife to be. She happened to already be teaching here so back I came. Raising a family I now see the benefits of a small town with good schools and quick, easy access to the big cities when needed. The things that weren't appreciated as a kid, but definitely appreciated now.


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Tutorial: Creating A Web-Based With MongoDB Node.js And Express.js And An iOS App That Uses It
Node.js and MongoDB are extremely easy to deploy and a wide number of platforms and have become a pretty common choice for building web-based backend services for iOS apps.
Here's an extensive tutorial that goes through step-by-step building a simple backend service using the node.js based Express.js framework and building an app to connect to and utilize the created web service that will use the data to generate info that will be seen on a map view.
Among the things you'll learn are:
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– Loading, deleting and saving data
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A nice guide for those looking to add a backend to their apps.
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Matthew Weill, 34, was promoted to Partner. He previously held the position of Associate.
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|Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe LLP is pleased to announce that Matthew T. Weill has been elected to partner in its Corporate Practice Group. He was formerly an associate at the firm. Mr. Weill will continue his practice in business and transactional matters for individuals and public and private companies, including private equity and venture capital funds and their related portfolio companies and investments.
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Given the city's historic ties to Cuba, Tampa leaders are right to try to position the community as a focal point for a renewed relationship between the United States and the island nation.
But the enthusiasm for reviving links to Cuba should come with a degree of caution.
Cuba remains an oppressive socialistic nation, with a history of promoting foreign revolution. President Obama's effort to chart a new course in American relations with Cuba is justified, but so is rigorous monitoring of that country.
Tampa City Council, with the support of business leaders, has already passed a resolution seeking a Cuban consulate here.
Today the council is scheduled to vote on a resolution offering to host any official signing of agreements between Tampa and Cuba. As the Tribune's Paul Guzzo reports, the resolution would call for the agreement to be called "The Tampa Accords."
Tampa would be the perfect place for such a momentous event. Cuban immigrants, especially cigar workers, played an essential role in the city's development.
Tampa has a long history of trade with Cuba and has been heavily involved in Cuban history, including providing sanctuary and support for freedom fighter Jose Marti.
But as intoxicating as it would be to be at the center of such a historic accord, everyone should keep their enthusiasm under control.
Cuba must demonstrate that renewing American relations will advance freedom as well as trade.
Cuba has taken some positive steps since Raul Castro replaced his brother, Fidel, as president in 2008. It now allows some property rights, Internet and cellphone use and private businesses. Cubans' travel rights have been liberalized.
Cuba is not the threat it was during the Cold War, when the Soviet Union could subsidize its revolutionary adventurism. It still provides refuge to some terrorists and offers aid to tyrants such as Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro.
Still, the Obama administration's decision to lift Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism simply recognizes reality in a troubled nation that has become more subdued and conciliatory.
The United States' 50-year isolationist policies have not gotten rid of the Castros or improved life for the people of Cuba. Indeed, it's given the Castros' regime a scapegoat for its failed economic policies.
Our goal should be to not only help the Cuban economy but to also plant the seeds of democracy among its populace.
The regime is not going to suddenly abandon its authoritative ways, but opening up the nation to more communication, travel and trade with the United States is almost surely to cause the Cuban people to expect — and eventually demand — policy changes.
The Cuban government, to be sure, has demonstrated time and again it can be deceitful, intransigent and bellicose.
For any agreement to succeed, the United States must be prepared to confront Cuba on any misbehavior and if necessary, pull the plug on relations. But the old strategy is a dismal failure. It would be gratifying if "The Tampa Accords" finally ignited the flames of liberty in Cuba.


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A personal narrative and photography by Stephanie Guttenplan.
I personally have a very close connection with mental health/illness, my work coming from that place within me. Growing up with dyslexia and not knowing it, to then being put into special classes to create a space for extra support in learning how to read, write and express myself – I always felt as if expression would be a difficult task. As a result, visual arts became a powerful way for me to explore what was going on within me, as well as gave me something that allowed me to dig without getting my words backwards. As I got a greater grip on my disorder, I found my writing to take a poetic form, which some still to this day say is too abstract – yet I don't have an issue with this.
As I aged, so did my mental health. I found my "outsider" self getting into lots of trouble to try to cope this battling constantly with depression, as well as never feeling enough.
From this, I collapsed into a couple of bottoms in my emotional and spiritual self. An addict/alcoholic as well as in recovery for an eating disorder, mental diseases have gotten the better part of me for a while. Therapists, rehabs, recovery houses, psychologists to then taking myself through a transformative experience of life skills workshops, I have been taking great strides in who I am as a person. Two and a half years sober as well as in recovery for my eating disorder for one and a half years, I am grateful.
Along my journey I found my mental health challenges intertwined with others: an uncle who is younger than me with low functioning autism, in a school who had a special education department where I became an art mentor from, college opportunities to teach disabled adults in stop motion classes, a close connection to a younger autistic boy who I began doing art therapy with, being an assistant to a water therapist for physically and mentally handicapped kids to adults, to now being a life coach on the side of my art career to provide guidance for a collection of people who choose to create a new version of themselves through a transformational experience.
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Stephanie's Bio: Stephanie Rachel Guttenplan was born a Virgo in Atlanta, Georgia in 1987. Growing up in a Smörgåsbord of heritages and an undiscoverable family tree, she has always hoped that her ancestors pranced among the pyramids. As she grew older, her tight knit family of scattered artists, athletes, music lovers and travelers filled her life with passports, pools, cultures, pigments and hints of classic photography. Dyslexic and quiet, Stephanie found herself getting lost in her unfinished basement filled with materials to create from and sketchbooks to fill. Becoming a closeted poet, she found herself partnering her art with letters to lust, love and pain. She grew into her artistry, spilling ink filled letters to combine with her love for merging distorted pixels with the land of mixed media. By age 14 her mind was made up: Artist and adventurer she shall be.
A southern belle runaway, Stephanie skipped to Towson, Maryland to earn her BFA in Digital Art and Design, as well as swim for their Swim and Dive team. When she retired her swim career, she jumped over the pond to Florence, Italy to study photography and art history. After graduating, she adventured through the land of e-commerce and design, yet always found herself magnetized to her camera. The urge rose to create from a personal place and to solidify her voice of artistry, resulting in her attending the School of Visual Arts to attain her Masters in Professional Studies in Digital Photography. Since then, she has become a freelance artist who creates photographically: combining photography, design, web, and typography together for her clients to create a clear transition from reality to pixels on the World Wide Web. Stephanie is currently living in Brooklyn, being a photographer, artist, adventurer, storyteller, poet and sketchbook filler. An apple addict with an adventure problem, you can find filling her veins with coffee partnered with some poetry in the park, or perched on her roof top.
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Penguin is used for the skin decoration by the representatives of both sexes. There Antarctic birds are usually depicted in different ways, depending on the meaning, which their owner wants to show. The specialists are sure that penguin tattoos are usually chosen by sincere, generous and reliable people. Sometimes the penguin tattoos are represented by birds from the cartoons or fairy tales. As it was mentioned above, the meaning of these pictures can be rather individual. It does not necessarily have to have a deep thought. The image of a penguin is primarily tattooed to the wrist, upper arm or shoulder blade.
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Penguin tattoos designs are appreciated both by men and by ladies. But their images can be quite different. According to the specialists' points of view, this type of skin decoration is usually chosen by sincere and open-hearted people.
The penguin tattoo meaning and interpretation
The designs of each penguin tattoo can be created by the owners themselves. In some cases they have a deep meaning, but there are situations, when these creatures are chosen just for fun without any special sense.
The penguin designs are usually done on human shoulders, forearms and wrists. As a rule these pictures are rather bright and colorful, but the monochrome samples are also able to draw a lot of attention. There are no any disadvantages and dark sides, these images are considered to be totally positive.
Friendly and sociable young people just love to have the penguin on their body. The software designers often compare this symbol with the famous geek bird. Funny penguin with headphones is often chosen by DJs and musicians.
And we also can't but mention that this popular Antarctic inhabitant is often considered to be a symbol of skillful behavior in the crowd. The meaning of penguin can also express the quick wit and craftiness. In addition, this tattoo can be interpreted as a desire to be among beloved people and in the native country. The activists of different cultural directions like this picture because of the fact that it represents the order.
Other explanations for tattoo penguin images
Penguins are graceful and are considered to be excellent swimmers. In the water they are able to overcome quickly any distance, but not on the land, where these birds are very slow and very clumsy. Confident people, who are successful in their business, appreciate the images of these birds just for such qualities.
Guys and ladies, who are fond of contemporary fashion, find these designs to be rather suitable for their appearance. Why? – The secret is quite simple: their favorite birds are considered to be gentlemen, who are born in a dress coat immediately. Charming women and attractive women will necessarily choose a penguin. Such pictures, as well as the fact, that the creatures themselves do not contain any aggression, are able to cause the positive changes in life. Moreover this symbol of calmness and thoughtfulness is a way to improve self-control and self-discipline.
The external ordinaries of the character hide a rich inner world and kindness. Hot temper and fervor are just misplaced in this situation. Some owners are sure that this kind of skin decoration will bring them good mood and tireless energy.
These tattoos with a laconic bird will help the guys to express themselves. By the way it is not necessary to add something more to the design. And by the way, it is recommended to pay attention to the fact that positive and cheerful penguin will not take up too much place on your body. This is very convenient, isn't it?


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Lawyer warns super funds on climate risks
MEDIA – 04 August 2017 - A majority of super funds have not provided adequate evidence they are considering climate risk as required by APRA, making them vulnerable to legal action, says a new report. More...
Could Commonwealth Bank be fined a trillion dollars for
systemic law breaching?<
MEDIA – 03 August 2017 - Failure to comply with anti-money laundering and terror financing legislation could leave the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) facing enormous fines. AUSTRAC has launched civil proceedings, claiming that CBA breached laws relating to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act) on no fewer than 53,700 occasions. More...
AUSTRAC seeks civil penalty orders against
AUSTRAC – 03 August 2017 - Australia's financial intelligence and regulatory agency, AUSTRAC, today initiated civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) for serious and systemic non-compliance with the AML/CTF Act. More...
Sydney at the centre of booming Australian Fintech
KPMG – 01 August 2017 - Sydney is home to over half of Australia's Fintech companies and is helping to drive unprecedented growth in the industry, according to a new report by the Committee for Sydney and KPMG. More...
Who's missing out on super? Wage threshold creates
an underclass of biggest losers.
ASFA – 30 July 2017 - Men and women working in sales, community and personal service roles and earning less than $450 per month are the biggest losers when it comes to missing out on the compulsory super contributions paid to most workers. An estimated 220,000 Australian women and 145,000 Australian men are missing out on around $125 million of superannuation contributions each year due to an antiquated wage threshold. More...
Group insurance data framework proposed
MEDIA – 28 July 2017 - The Insurance in Superannuation Working Group, a joint initiative of competing super industry associations, has released its fourth discussion paper – this time on the topic of data management. Submissions on the ISWG discussion paper on data management are due by 18 August 2017. More... (ASFA) More...
Overhauling the dispute resolution
TREASURY – 26 July 2017 - The Turnbull Government is continuing to deliver on its commitment to overhaul the dispute resolution framework for financial services in Australia with the creation of a transition team to lead the establishment of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). More...
'Change or exit', APRA warns super
MEDIA – 26 July 2017 - Super funds that fail to produce "concrete evidence" they are delivering for members could soon be compelled to merge, says APRA deputy chair Helen Rowell. More...
SMSF trustee penalties increase
MEDIA – 25 July 2017 - The ATO has many weapons in its arsenal when it comes to regulating Self Managed Super Funds. One of the most frequently used has increased in cost from 1 July 2017 for defaulting trustees of SMSFs by almost 17 per cent. More...
'Weak planning' of super funds
MEDIA – 25 July 2017 - APRA has outlined the "poor business planning practices" of various super funds, coinciding with the government's announcement this week that it plans to replace the 'scale test' with an 'outcomes test'. The Coalition is planning to replace the current scale test with an 'outcomes' test as part of a package of superannuation governance reforms announced on Monday. More...
Superannuation changes won't empower
MEDIA – 26 July 2017 - The government's raft of changes to the regulation of superannuation is being sold as a way to give consumers more power over their retirement funds. But, in fact, consumers are unlikely to use these new powers and the changes might not improve super fund performance. More...
Reforms to give consumers more power at the heart of a
stronger superannuation system
TREASURY – 24 July 2017 - The Turnbull Government will introduce legislation to give everyday Australians more power over their superannuation providers and strengthen the prudential framework to deliver a more transparent and accountable compulsory retirement savings system. More...
The Exposure Draft Bill and Explanatory Memorandum are available on the Treasury website. Submissions will close on Friday, 11 August 2017.
FSC boss pushes for self-regulation
MEDIA – 28 July 2017 - A royal commission into financial services would be lengthy, "go off in tangents" and would act as a "handbrake" on industry self-regulation, argues the FSC. More...
Financial Choice pays $21,600 in penalties for false and
misleading representations
ASIC – 25 July 2017 - Financial Choice Pty Ltd, an Australian financial services provider, has paid two ASIC infringement notice penalties totalling $21,600, after making misleading representations in marketing emails sent to consumers and on its website. More...
Superannuation reform package requires careful
AIST – 25 July 2017 - The Government's package of superannuation reforms announced today requires careful analysis to ensure there are no unintended consequences for members. More...
New consumer protections in super welcome but should go
ISA – 24 July 2017 - Enhanced superannuation trustee obligations and regulatory powers announced today should benefit consumers but there is scope to go further, says Industry Super Australia. More...
FSC: Super reform package brings new age of transparency
and accountability
FSC – 24 July 2017 - The FSC welcomed the Government announcing its intention to reform the 25 year old superannuation system to make it more transparent, competitive and accountable to consumers. More...
Published – articles, papers, reports
Data management - discussion paper
Insurance in Superannuation Working Group, Industry Super Australia: 28 July 2017
The Insurance in Superannuation Working Group (ISWG) has released the fourth in a series of discussion papers as a further step towards developing an Insurance Code of Practice for superannuation trustees. More...
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APRA RSE licensees on Treasury Laws Amendment
(Improving Accountability and Member Outcomes in Superannuation)
Bill 2017
APRA has released a letter to all RSE licensees on Treasury Laws Amendment (Improving Accountability and Member Outcomes in Superannuation) Bill 2017 (26 July 2017). More...
ASIC Corporations (Urgent Superannuation Advice)
Instrument 17-530
The relief gives financial advisers up to 30 days to provide a SoA for personal advice provided to retail clients about a superannuation product in connection with the changes in laws regulating superannuation as a result of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Fair and Sustainable Superannuation) Act 2016 where the advice is requested and provided before 1 July 2017 (26 July 2017). More...
ASFA Call for submissions on data management to improve
insurance outcomes for superannuation members
The Insurance in Superannuation Working Group (ISWG) has released the fourth in a series of discussion papers as a further step towards developing an Insurance Code of Practice for superannuation trustees. The paper, Data Management, outlines proposals that seek to enhance member insurance outcomes by improving access to timely and relevant information. Submissions in respect of the data management proposals outlined in the discussion paper close on 18 August 2017. More...
ASFA Submissions
25 July 2017 Submission to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Re: Single Touch Payroll Consultation Paper – Online choice of fund (part of the employee commencement process). More...
24 July 2017 Submission to The Treasury - Re: Consultation on ASIC Enforcement Review – Position and Consultation Paper 4 Industry Codes in the Financial Sector. More...
AIST Submissions
28 July 2017 Industry codes in the financial sector
27 July 2017 Relief application: Disclosure of fees and cost...
26 July 2017 Online choice of fund design consultation
Reminder: Transition period for updated fee and cost
ASIC has extended the transition period for trustees of superannuation funds and responsible entities of managed funds and other managed investment schemes (issuers) to comply with updated fee and cost disclosure requirements in relation to product disclosure statements (PDSs), until 30 September 2017.
ASFA National Financial Crime Discussion
Discuss various trends and issues faced by super in the area of financial crime. Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth Australia, next meeting 17 August 2017. More...
Gazette - Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act
Notices of disqualification under the Act:
Notice of Disqualification - Jekk Grace; Andrea Grant; Michael Craig.
Notice of Disqualification - Pina Sotiropoulos; Peter Sotiropoulos
Notice of Disqualification – Keith Brennan.
Notice of Disqualification - Mi Kim; Chan Jeon; Dion Jensen; Julie Puttock.
Notice of Disqualification - Lloyd Swan; Joanne Swan.
Notice of Disqualification - Anthony Kraal; Leon Stephan.
Legislation - Commonwealth
Treasury Legislation Amendment (Improving Accountability and
Member Outcomes in Superannuation) Bill
26 July 2017 | Exposure Draft - The legislation will amend the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, the Corporations Act 2001, and the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001 to modernise the superannuation system. The amendments will improve accountability and member outcomes. The Turnbull Government released for consultation the draft legislation and associated draft explanatory material to close a loophole used by unscrupulous employers to reduce their employee's superannuation guarantee when the employee chooses to make salary sacrifice contributions to superannuation. All interested parties are invited to make a submission by 11 August 2017.
This publication does not deal with every important topic or change in law and is not intended to be relied upon as a substitute for legal or other advice that may be relevant to the reader's specific circumstances. If you have found this publication of interest and would like to know more or wish to obtain legal advice relevant to your circumstances please contact one of the named individuals listed.


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May 2014
Hi Good Riders,
Those of you who entered and got to ride 3 weeks ago, agreat ride was had by all
I must say it was good to host another fun ride after our years break. As usual there was something for everyone, from nice flowing paths …..
…. To tricky bits and rocky roads
The very advanced river section certainly proved to be popular.
When in doubt….walk it out!
Entries were limited to 100 riders only and we set an amazing Intermediate track of 23.5km for all to enjoy with some advanced sections looping off. A brand new bridge was the talk of the day, with the riders absolutely loving it!
"Gail Mitchel enjoying the day"
"OH BRIDGET! – at the bottom of Craig's Canal"
So good to be back in the saddle with all the "ol" faces!
A "hole" lot of fun had by all!
With some riders…..not sure which way to go????
Our trustymarshalls had a fairly relaxing day with keeping a close eye on all to ensure safe riding. Always a helping hand to all riders
One poor rider "lost" his bike on the 3rd Advanced section.
…while another lost it on the same hill!
Great food and ice cold drinks were on sale by Rose's Caterers and enjoyed by all throughout the day …
So guys – don't delay, the next big ride is booked for Sunday, the 20th July 2014 and I will stretch it to 125 riders this time due to the long waiting list we had from the previous event.
First booked and paid – first to enjoy!
Get online now and make your booking, please remember to send your indemnity with proof of payment to Michele to ensure your spot is booked
We, at Kevard Adventures, wish you all safe riding, always.
Kevin, Johan and Michele.


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This small, modern restaurant is based in Southwark -10 minutes walk from Waterloo does – great modern English classics with a twist. It prides itself on good quality ingredients. We have been to The Table before for an art event and wine tasting evening – it's worth signing up to their newsletter to stay abreast of their latest events.
This place is basically cube shape with a long narrow kitchen at one end, and glass windows all around. This gives the place a modern, light feel which suits the place.
We were seated on one of the large bench tables that are in the centre of the room – there are a few separate tables in the corners but these are few and far between. We came on a sunny day and there is seating outside at the back of the restaurant which was nice to see.
The waiter who sat us down looked stressed and slightly confused throughout; I was desperately thirsty and it took me a long time to get his attention despite it only being half busy. Once we got the water we ordered our brunch. I ordered the sweet corn fritters with the tomato salsa and poached egg, whilst my friend ordered the cheese burger. They had sold out of the smoothie that we wanted so we both decided on pots of tea.
Once we had ordered the food came out swiftly – it seemed to me that the kitchen staff were more efficient than the waiters – and there was clear attention to the presentation. My sweet corn fritters were delicious; crispy served with the limey salsa and runny egg. This combination just worked with the sourness of the salsa, the creaminess of the egg and sweetness of the corn. The textures were also a treat for the mouth. The burger was huge; held together with a wooden stick, it towered over the plate. The burger was cooked to our liking – medium rare – and the cheese bubbled over the filing. We have to say the menu really did stand out to us, as although it would entice the traditionalist, the team have gone out of their way to ensure that each dish is memorable and works in, taste, texture and presentation.
As mentioned the service is a little slow and lacks confidence – this may have been a new menu/new staff thing- but the food really stood out. As a result Sex Drugs and Bacon Rolls gives this place:
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Lisa ArmisteadProfessor Associate Provost for Graduate Programs Psychology
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Most generally, my research focuses on the role of families in the lives of children and adolescents. Over the past several years, I have investigated the impact of various family stressors on child and adolescent functioning. More recently, my research focus has narrowed to the intersection of HIV and families. In particular, I investigate the impact of maternal HIV infection on children and the use of families to prevent youth HIV infection. I have conducted this work domestically with African American families and internationally in South Africa. Through this research, my colleagues and I have identified several family process variables that serve as mechanisms through which a mother's illness affects her child. Some of these include parenting skills, the parent child relationship, disclosure of maternal HIV status and maternal, as well as child, social support.
I am currently funded by the National Institutes of Health to conduct a randomized controlled trial of the Teaching, Raising, and Communicating with Kids (TRACK) program. My UCLA-based colleagues and I designed TRACK to assist HIV+ mothers with disclosing their status to their children. We will enroll 110 families in the Atlanta area and 110 families in Los Angeles, CA to evaluate the efficacy of the intervention over a 15-month follow-up period. Doctoral students in my lab (see below) are engaged in all aspects of this project, including data collection, intervention implementation, and information dissemination.
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests overlap with my research agenda in that I focus on families and family stressors in my work with children and adolescents. Specifically, I have expertise in parenting interventions and other behavioral interventions for child internalizing and externalizing problems. I limit my clinical work with adults to the presenting problems of mood and anxiety disorders. I adhere to the scientist-practitioner model and work primarily from a cognitive-behavioral orientation.
Representative Publications (Student co-authors are italicized)
Armistead, L., Tannenbaum, L., Forehand, R., Morse, E., & Morse, P. (2001). Disclosing HIV status: Are mothers telling their children? Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 26, 11-20.
Clark, H.J., Lindner, G. Armistead, L., & Austin, B. (2003). Stigma, disclosure, and psychological functioning among HIV-infected and non-infected African American women. Women and Health 38, 57-71
Forehand, R., Armistead, L., Long, N., Wyckoff, S., Kotchick, B., Whitaker, D., Shaffer, A., Greenberg, A., Murray, V., Jackson, L., Kelly, A., McNair, L., Dittus, P., & Miller, K. (2007). Efficacy of a family-based, youth sexual risk program for parents of African American pre-adolescents: A randomized controlled design. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 161, 1123-1129.
Palin, F., Armistead, L., Clayton, A., Ketchen, B., Lindner, G., Kokot-Louw, P., & Pauw, A. (2008). Disclosure of Maternal HIV-Infection in South Africa: Description and Relationship to Child Functioning. AIDS and Behavior, 13, 1241-1252.
Ketchen, B., Armistead, L., & Cook, S. (2009). HIV infection, Life Stressors, and Interpersonal Relationship Power: The Moderating Role of Community Resources. Women and Health, 49, 197-214.
Murphy, D. A., Armistead, L., Marelich, W. D., Payne, D. L, & Herbeck, D. M. (2011). Pilot Trial of a Disclosure Intervention for HIV+ Mothers: The TRACK Program. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 79, 203-214.
Salama, C., Morris, M., Armistead, L. Koenig, L., Demas, P., Ferdon, C., & Bachanas, P. (2012). Depression and conduct disorder problems in youth living with HIV: The independent and interactive roles of coping and neuropsychological functioning. AIDS Care and Research, 25, 160-168.
Tarantino, N., Anthony, E., Zimmerman, L., Armistead, L., Cook, S., Skinner, D., & Toefy, Y. (2014). Talking to young people about sex in South Africa: Neighborhood and social influences. Journal of Community Psychology, 42, 656-672.
Anthony, E., Hipp, T., Darnell, D., Armistead, L., Cook, S., & Skinner, D. (2014). Caregiver-Youth Communication about Sex in South Africa: The Role of Maternal Child Sexual Abuse History. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 23, 657-673..
Armistead, L., Cook, S., Skinner, D., Toefy, Y., Anthony, E. R. Zimmerman, L., Salama, C., Hipp, T., Goodnight, B., & Chow, L. (2014). Preliminary results from a family-based HIV prevention intervention for South African youth. Health Psychology, 33, 668-676.
Tarantino, N. & Armistead, L. (2016). A Parent-Based Intervention to Prevent HIV among Adolescent Children of Mothers Living with HIV: The Ms Now! Program. Vulnerable Children & Youth Studies, 11, 160-172.
Murphy, D., Armistead, L., Payne, D., Marelich, W.D., & Herbeck, D. (in press). Pilot trial of a parenting and self-care intervention for HIV-positive mothers: The IMAGE program. AIDS Care. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2016.1204416.
Lisa Armistead
Lisa Armistead, Ph.D., has been associate provost for graduate programs since July 1, 2014. Armistead joined the Georgia State University faculty in 1997 and since that time has been director of clinical training in psychology, director of graduate studies, associate chair and then chair of the Department of Psychology, one of the largest departments on campus. In addition, and emblematic of her prolific and sustained research agenda, she has held the title of Distinguished University Professor since 2013.
Armistead earned her B.A. degree in psychology and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Georgia. She has directed 30 doctoral and master's degree committees. Her research focuses on HIV and families, including the development and evaluation of family-based interventions. She has conducted this work domestically with African-American families and internationally in South Africa. She has received more than $4.5 million in external federal funding and is conducting a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of an intervention to facilitate maternal disclosure of HIV status to children.


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KATU Summer Guide: Let Oregon's lighthouses guide you to enlightenment
Eleven lighthouses dot the entire length of Oregon's coast, and each has its own history, character and lore.
Before the modern epoch – with its GPS technology that allows mariners to pinpoint their locations – there were lighthouses. These beacons of light helped captains steer clear of dangerous spots along the coast and allowed them to figure out where they were.
Today, Oregon's lighthouses serve as a reminder of those bygone days, but several of them are still used to aid in navigation.
A trip down scenic Highway 101 will not only bring you into close proximity with each of these historic lighthouses, you will also be able to take in the breathless views of Oregon's coast and the seemingly endless Pacific Ocean.
With help from Travel Oregon -- from north to south -- here's a short description of each lighthouse.
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse
It's nicknamed "Terrible Tilly," because it was hard to build and operate. It probably didn't help matters that it was decided to locate it about a mile offshore. It sits on a pillar of basalt that rises out of the Pacific at Ecola State Park south of Seaside.
Its original purpose was to help guide ships to the Columbia River. It was used from 1881 to 1957. It was also used to store the cremated remains of people who died.
It's privately owned and not open to the public. View from the Oregon Coast Trail on Tillamook Head.
Cape Meares Lighthouse
It's short. In fact, it's the shortest lighthouse on the Oregon coast. It just 38 feet tall. But the views are gorgeous. Travel Oregon recommends visiting the Octopus Tree.
The lighthouse was in operation from 1890 to 1963 and still houses its original Fresnel lens.
Find it 10 miles west of Tillamook in Cape Lookout State Park.
Yaquina Head Lighthouse
From the shortest to the tallest, we now stop at Yaquina Head. It stands 93 feet on a windblown-grass covered bluff that juts out into the ocean.
You can tour the lighthouse and even climb its steps to see its Fresnel lens up close.
Below are tide pools, a rocky beach and the roaring Pacific.
The Bureau of Land Management runs the lighthouse, which is just north of Newport's city limits.
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
If you're in Newport to see one lighthouse, why not stop in and visit another?
The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse was only in operation for three years. The Yaquina Head Lighthouse took its place.
Oregon Parks and Recreation owns the lighthouse, and it's open to the public. Find it on a bluff at the mouth of the Yaquina River.
Cleft of the Rock Lighthouse
This lighthouse was built in 1976. It's privately owned, but view it from a pullout at milepost 166 on the highway, south of Yachats.
Heceta Head Lighthouse
It's got the views, a bright light, a beach, and a bed and breakfast. What more could a lighthouse enthusiast possibly want?
With the brightest light on the Oregon coast, this beacon can be seen for 21 miles from land.
But beware, the bed and breakfast is said to be haunted.
The lighthouse and the ghosts can be found 12 miles north of Florence.
Umpqua River Lighthouse
Red and white flashes emit from this lighthouse, best seen after dark.
Tour the lighthouse and the museum. Both sit amid the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
There have been two lighthouses at this location. But the first fell into the Umpqua River in 1861 because of erosion. The new one was built in 1894.
Located two miles south of Winchester Bay off Highway 101.
Cape Arago Lighthouse
Two lighthouses built at this location were battered by the weather and yielded to erosion. Today, the one that sits on an islet off Gregory Point 12 miles southwest of North Bend was built in 1934.
It's been out of commission since 2006, and in 2008 Congress transferred the site to the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw tribes.
It's not open to the public but can been seen from viewpoints south of the Sunset Bay campground or Bastendorff Beach.
Coquille River Lighthouse
Built in 1896 to help ship captains navigate safely to the Coquille River, this lighthouse was decommissioned in 1939.
Find it in Bullards Beach State Park two miles north of Bandon.
Cape Blanco Lighthouse
Another majestic Oregon lighthouse with equal views, Cape Blanco Lighthouse stands 256 feet above sea level.
Built in 1870, it's the oldest standing lighthouse in Oregon. It also lives on the state's farthest westward point of land.
You can climb the stairway and view its Fresnel lens.
Find it nine miles north of Port Orford.
Pelican Bay Lighthouse
The U.S. Coast Guard put this lighthouse to work in 1999 as a private aid to navigation.
Find it in Brookings at the mouth of the Chetco River.
It's part of a home owned by the Cady family.
The public can see it from the beach near the jetty.
Washington Has Lighthouses Too!
The state of Washington has 27 lighthouses. Most of them congregate around Puget Sound near Seattle. But there are two not far from Vancouver.
North Head Lighthouse
This lighthouse saw first light May 16, 1898, and was built to aid mariners in finding the mouth of the Columbia River.
The lantern room is 65 feet above the ground and 194 feet above sea level.
The U.S. Coast Guard restored the lighthouse in 1984.
Find it inside Cape Disappointment State Park near Illwaco.
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Cape Disappointment Lighthouse
Nearby, and also on Cape Disappointment, is this lighthouse, which began operation Oct. 15, 1856. Its mission was also to aid navigators in and around the entrance to the Columbia River.
The tower is 53 feet tall.
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Ede-Aroh festival is an annual festival held at the Afor market square every last Afor market day of the year in which cocoyam is celebrated. To every Abagana person, if sowing and harvesting of yam is the reserve of men, then sowing and harvesting of coco-yam is exclusive to women; balancing the activities of sowing and reaping between the sexes.
During Ede-Aroh festival, women bring portions of their cocoyam yield to Aroh deity in gratitude of Aroh's protection and guide. The cocoyams are prepared and eaten as bond of brotherhood among the people.
In preparing for Ede-Aroh, the Aroh priest is engage in a series of activities designed to make the occasion successful. He sacrifices to the Aroh deity and solicits its protection over the people throughout the duration of the festival. He also implores the gods to grant him the will and health to perform his duties creditably. The masquerades that are organized by the elders visits the Aroh (priest) a night before to find out if Aroh deity has granted his permission so that the festival could be celebrated. they also give thanks on behalf of the womenfolk and the children of the town to the deity for his protection in the previous years and seen assurance that protection in the previous years and seen assurance that he would continue to do until the next festival. Most of the dangerous masquerade appear in the night in order to perform at the Aroh square between 12 mid night and 3am. Some perform in the day time at the same Aroh square while other worship at the Aroh shrine.
two masquerades in cane flogging contest
two masquerades in cane flogging contest
During this period, the council of elders is summoned by the priest to the Aroh shrine to ascertain the most appropriate date which should be announce to the public for the ceremony. This is done through divination "igba-afa". It is the responsibility of the diviner to foresee all the ills that might be fall anyone or all and ensure all the necessary ritual are performed for the success of the festival after ascertaining the appropriate date which must fall on an oye market day, this is announced to the public.
Ede-Aroh is a two-day festival in Abagana. For the youths particularly males, Ede Aroh is a period to show manly strength and display their ability to absorb pain and yet overcome struggles of life. The 9 villages that make-up Abagana come out with masquerades who compete against each other in a well-organized cane-flogging contest for two days.
On the first day of the Ede-Aroh, the competition takes place at the popular Omenka (A.k.a Badunka) Square. While, the second day of the contest which is usually bigger is hosted at Aroh Square. The cane-flogging contests typically commence by 12noon, and the winning masquerade(s) go home with diverse gifts ranging from cash to cows or rams. Meanwhile, youths from the 9 villages who may not be wearing masquerade costumes also compete amongst themselves.
On the evening of the second day of Ede Aroh festival, the entire community is shutdown as both the old and young troop to Aroh Square to witness a razzmatazz of masquerades and other Igbo cultural nuances.
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Former IMG senior vice-president Richard Avory was more than a senior official who helped thrust China into the forefront of world sports. He was a skilful diplomat, a pioneer, a confidant and a friend.
To all those who knew Avory, the England-born Cambridge-educated former sportsman was 'larger-than-life' and friendly; a hearty fellow whose heart matched his enormous girth. He died of a suspected heart attack in his Beijing office-home last week. He was 62.
Avory's accomplishment in helping China back into the sports arena was the stuff of legends. He was chiefly responsible for getting China admitted into the Asian Games family in Tehran in 1974.
For this, he will be forever remembered. As deputy secretary-general of the organising committee of the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran, Avory's job was to liaise with the Asian sports federations and National Olympic Committees.
He took a Taiwanese official on a 90-minute drive around the city of Tehran pretending to be lost while members voted whether China should be admitted into the Asian Games Committee. China won the vote by just one vote - thanks largely to Taiwan's absence in the voting process. Taiwan and China had not agreed to compete together, so one had to go.
'The issue of China became a passion with me,' he told the South China Morning Post a few years ago. 'How could a country with such a big population and sporting prowess be excluded from international sport? It seemed ridiculous. It has nothing to do with politics. I was, if anything, right-leaning.'
Avory played a huge role in China, helping to establish the Chinese National Football League in 1994 and the Chinese Basketball League the following year.
Before that, he travelled the world to lobby for China's membership in world sports federations. He was successful as China were later admitted into the International Badminton Federation (IBF) and the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
Avory had worked for international sports agency IMG for 25 years before he left the company in 1999 to join China Sports and Entertainment and the Beijing-based T&A, a sports and marketing consulting company.
IMG vice-president Francesco Suarez said Avory would be fondly remembered as a person who had a tremendous drive and passion for promoting and marketing sports.
'He was an inspiration,' said Suarez. 'He had an encyclopedic knowledge of sports and he was incredibly incisive on people's characters. He was also a pretty good diplomat as well.'
John Fung, who was head of marketing and sales at IMG from 1994-95, said Avory was the man behind the scenes, highly respected by his peers and by athletes alike.
'Around half of all the sports events that were organised in China over the years were probably set up by Richard. He had a close relationship with people like former IBF vice-president Punch Gunalan and Fiba [World Basketball Federation] president Carl Ching [Men Ky]. He's a legend not only in world sports but to the world federations as well,' said Fung.
Avory was born on St Valentine's Day, 1943, in Cirencester, in the rural west of England. His stockbroker father served in the Royal Navy, while his mother had been evacuated to Cirencester from London during the war.
He was educated at Stowe, a well-known private school and attended Cambridge University, where he graduated with a Masters degree in history.
In his younger days, Avory was a talented sportsman and even gained membership at the exclusive All-England Tennis Lawn & Croquet Club. He played there as a junior and represented Britain in Davis Cup and at the US Open in 1963.
He took up residency in Tehran in the late '60s after falling in love with his first wife, Naz Alam, who was the daughter of a former Prime Minister of Iran, Assadallah Alam, a close aide to the former Shah of Iran.
Because of his close connections, Avory was the only known 'foreigner' allowed in the palace, which he fled before the Iranian Revolution in 1979.
Avory moved to Hong Kong the same year after the fall of the Shah, and began to establish IMG's reputation in the region, organising a string of top-class international sporting events such as badminton, table tennis, golf, tennis and gymnastics. He was credited with raising more than US$130 million in sponsorship and television rights revenues for sports in China.
He was also senior international vice-president of the Asian Basketball Confederation (ABC) from 2000 to 2001.
Avory was an intensely private man and little is known about his private life. He is said to have a son from his first marriage and was married again in 1994. His funeral is on October 9 in Beijing.
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