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Essential Oils for Gout
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years to treat various health complaints, and there's a growing body of evidence to support their effectiveness in treating everything from infections to skin complaints.
An essential oil is the essence of a plant. It's extracted from the leaves, bark, stem, root, or flowers of a plant by a steam distillation process. The oil plays an important role within a plant and it offers us many benefits too. Essential oils have been used widely for many years for their medicinal compounds and unique properties. They are particularly attractive as a gentler way of treating health problems than conventional medications.
- 1 What They Do for Plants
- 1.1 Assist with pollination
- 1.2 They help plants win their evolutionary 'competition'
- 1.3 They help to protect them from insects and other animals
- 1.4 To protect the plant from other organisms that may harm it
- 1.5 How do you use an essential oil?
- 1.6 Massage oil
- 1.7 Facial cream, body lotion, or oil
- 1.8 An addition to your bath
- 1.9 They can be used in steam inhalation treatments
- 1.10 You can use them as a spray
- 1.11 They can be added to a diffuser
- 1.12 They can be directly inhaled
- 1.13 Essential oil safety
- 1.14 Gout
- 1.15 Symptoms of gout
- 1.16 Which joints can be affected?
- 1.17 When to see your doctor
- 1.18 What causes gout?
- 1.19 Diet
- 1.20 Alcohol
- 1.21 Sugary drinks
- 1.22 Family history
- 1.23 Treatments for gout
- 1.24 Essential oils for gout
- 1.25 Frankincense Essential Oil
- 1.26 Rosemary Essential Oil
- 1.27 Basil Essential Oil
- 1.28 Thyme Essential Oil
- 1.29 Geranium Essential Oil
- 1.30 Ginger Essential Oil
- 1.31 Wintergreen Essential Oil
- 1.32 Chamomile Essential Oil
- 1.33 Fennel Essential Oil
- 1.34 Turmeric Essential Oil
- 1.35 How to use essential oils for gout
- 1.36 Topical Application
- 1.37 Hot Towel Compress
What They Do for Plants
Assist with pollination
Insects have pollinated flowers for hundreds of millions of years. Insects are attracted to plants for a few reasons; their aroma, their color, or their structure. The scent is the biggest attractor by far for insects, and because the oil gives plants their unique scent, it attracts them and aids pollination.
They help plants win their evolutionary 'competition'
Oils in plants help them to release chemicals that prevent competing plants or vegetation from growing around them. Plants will compete for soil nutrients and the ideal position to get light from the sun. Compounds in the oils can help to ensure the plant's survival ahead of other species.
They help to protect them from insects and other animals
Plants need to protect themselves from predators, just like animals do. Plants use chemical compounds to deter insects and other animals from coming close to them. Many of these chemicals are natural insect repellents. The oils are useful in helping the plants to survive in harsh environments where there can be any number of threats to their survival. This is important for protecting biodiversity.
To protect the plant from other organisms that may harm it
Plants release chemicals and other resins which have antimicrobial and anti fungal properties. This helps to kill off any organisms which may threaten the plant's survival. The oils do a similar job, and many oils have antifungal and antimicrobial properties to stop any diseases in their tracks.
How do you use an essential oil?
You can use essential oil as a:
Massage oil
You need to dilute it with a carrier oil such as jojoba oil or sweet almond oil before use. It is better to dilute oils as they are very concentrated. Essential oils are easily absorbed into the skin and can provide systemic or local benefits. They can be used in aromatherapy massage to ease stress and anxiety, treat headaches and migraines, to treat insomnia, pain, and muscle tension, and to boost immunity.
Facial cream, body lotion, or oil
You can add essential oils to your favourite face creams or body lotion to create a personalized skin treatment with plenty of health benefits. Certain oils can reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks, reduce the signs of ageing, improve skin tone and texture, treat acne, and hydrate the skin.
An addition to your bath
Add some essential oil to your bath and stir well to disperse the oil. Be careful to rinse your bath afterwards though, as the oils can make your bath slippery. Adding oil to your bath can help to reduce stress, get rid of muscle aches, reduce fatigue, boost circulation, and detox the body.
They can be used in steam inhalation treatments
Place 3-7 drops of essential oil into some boiling water. Beneficial oils to use in steam inhalation are eucalyptus, lemon, and tea tree oil. Cover your head with a towel and inhale the vapour. Keep your eyes closed throughout. This method is great for treating congestion from colds and flu, and boosting respiratory function.
You can use them as a spray
Mix 10-15 drops of essential oil with water and add it to a spray bottle. The spray makes a good room freshener, linen spray, and body spray. Mixing some oils with water in this way can make for a very effective household cleaner for worktops, showers, and toilets.
They can be added to a diffuser
The oil can be added to a diffuser to be dispersed through a room to reduce stress and anxiety, boost mood, and to promote a good sleep.
They can be directly inhaled
You can add some oil to a handkerchief or a cotton wool ball and directly inhale it or you can apply some to the palms of your hands and do the same. This can be used for respiratory and sinus problems, and to produce effects on the nervous system, for calming or relaxing you, for example. You can also inhale an oil straight from the bottle. Inhalation is very effective for affecting the mood, as the smell receptors in the nose are linked with a part of the brain which governs emotion, memory, and mood. This is why essential oils are used to such good effect in aromatherapy.
Essential oil safety
Keep all essential oils out of reach of children and pets.
Be careful with some oils, especially citrus-based ones, as they can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Do not sunbathe for 24 hours after you apply those types of oils. These oils can cause general sensitivity too, so check for a reaction by doing a patch test on your upper arm.
Avoid prolonged use of the same types of essential oils as sensitivity can develop over time.
Always dilute an oil with a carrier oil like sweet almond oil or coconut oil before using it on your skin.
Always follow the instructions on usage and suggested doses. Just because oils are natural, it doesn't mean that they are safe.
Always seek advice before using an oil if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This also applies if you are taking any medication or if you have an existing medical condition.
Keep oils away from the eyes and ears, and any areas of sensitive, inflamed, or broken skin.
Gout is a form of arthritis in which small crystals form inside and around the joints. This causes sudden episodes of severe pain and swelling. The condition mainly affects men over 30 and postmenopausal women.
Symptoms of gout
Any joint can be affected by gout, but it usually affects the joints at the ends of the limbs, such as the toes, ankles, knees, and fingers. If you have gout, you will experience these symptoms:
- severe pain in one or more joints, often the big toe
- tenderness in the joint
- the joint will feel hot to the touch
- swelling in and around the affected joint
- red, shiny skin over the affected joint
- peeling, itchy, and flaky skin
Symptoms develop quickly within a few hours and an episode can last from 3 to 10 days. After this, the pain usually disappears and the joint returns to normal.
The pain can be so intense that even covering the affected joint with a light blanket can be very uncomfortable.
Which joints can be affected?
Gout can affect any joint and it can occur in more than one joint at the same time.
The joints that are affected the most often are:
- the toes, especially the big toe
- the midfoot
- ankles
- knees
- fingers
- wrists
- elbows
If gout is not treated, it's likely to affect even more joints over time, and it may come back every few months or years.
When to see your doctor
See your doctor if you have:
- severe, worsening joint pain and swelling
- a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above
- This could indicate an infection inside the joint.
If you've already been diagnosed with gout and you have an episode, see your doctor if the medication you've been prescribed doesn't start taking effect within a couple of days.
What causes gout?
Gout is caused by a build-up of a substance called uric acid in the blood.
If your body produces too much uric acid or your kidneys don't filter enough of it out, it can build up and cause tiny sharp crystals to form in and around the joints. The crystals can cause the joints to become inflamed and very painful.
Things that may increase your risk of getting gout include:
- obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes
- having a family history of gout
- kidney problems
- eating foods that cause a build-up of uric acid, such as red meat, offal, and seafood
- drinking too much beer or spirits
Some medications can increase the uric acid levels in your body and your risk of developing gout. These include:
diuretics, which are used to treat high blood pressure or water retention in the body
beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors, which are used to treat high blood pressure
aspirin, which is used to reduce the risk of blood clots
niacin which is used to treat high cholesterol
ciclosporin which is used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis
some chemotherapy medications
Uric acid is created when the body breaks down chemicals called purines. Eating foods that contain high levels of purines can increase your risk of developing gout.
Foods which are naturally high in purines include:
red meat, such as beef, lamb, and pork
seafood, such as shellfish and oily fish
offal, such as liver
Alcoholic drinks can raise the level of uric acid in the blood.
Beer, fortified wines like port, and spirits raise levels more than drinks like wine.
Sugary drinks
Research has found that drinking sugary soft drinks and drinks with high levels of fructose (the natural sugar found in fruit) increases the risk of gout.
Family history
Studies have shown that gout often runs in families. Around 1 in every 5 people with gout have a close family member with the condition.
Treatments for gout
If you have gout, treatment is available from your doctor, which is designed to:
relieve the symptoms during an episode. You can do this by using ice packs and by taking medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or corticosteroids
prevent further episodes. You can try changing your lifestyle. Losing weight can help and so can changing your diet.
With proper treatment, many people are able to reduce the uric acid levels in their bodies enough to dissolve the crystals that cause gout, and they may have no further episodes. Some people need lifelong treatment however.
Essential oils for gout
An episode of gout can be very painful. While there are drugs that can help reduce the pain, inflammation, and uric acid levels in your blood, you could also try using essential oils on top of your conventional treatment. Certain oils have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties which can help to treat and prevent episodes of gout. Here are the best oils for gout.
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense is extracted from the resin of the Boswellia tree. It has been used in perfume and incense for thousands of years, and it also has many therapeutic uses.
In studies carried out on rats, researchers tested the effects of boswellic acid extracted from frankincense on inflammation in the animals, and they found that it had an anti-inflammatory effect. This makes it helpful for reducing the pain of inflammation caused by the uric acid crystals, and in reducing inflammation in other types of arthritis too.
Rosemary Essential Oil
Mostly known for its culinary uses, rosemary also has a long history of being used as an arthritis cure. Research has found that the oil has anti-inflammatory and pain killing properties. It can block pain signal from your brain.
Basil Essential Oil
Basil has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal herb. It is often used in cooking too. It belongs to the mint family, and provides many known health benefits. Research has shown that basil has anti-inflammatory properties which can help relieve the inflammation and swelling associated with a flare up of gout.
Thyme Essential Oil
Thyme is a herb that has been used for thousands of years in cooking for its flavour and it also has an impressive record as a medicine. It has several compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties and flavonoids that act as antioxidants. Thyme extracts have also shown in studies to inhibit nitric oxide, which is a substance that can increase inflammation in the body.
Geranium Essential Oil
Geranium is often used to makes soaps, lotions, and perfumes because it is very aromatic. The oil also has medicinal properties which makes it handy if you are suffering from gout. A study found that it has anti-inflammatory properties which can reduce the pain and inflammation of an episode of gout.
Ginger Essential Oil
Ginger has been used in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine for centuries. In Ayurveda, ginger is used to detox the body as part of the treatment for curing rheumatoid arthritis and many other ills. Ginger is also commonly used as a food flavour enhancer in Indian cuisine. In one study, researchers prescribed ginger to patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, and 75% of those patients said they experienced relief from joint pain and swelling.
Wintergreen Essential Oil
Tea made with wintergreen leaves was used in native American medicine as a cure for rheumatic problems. In 2014, a study looked at why this might have been effective for joint problems and they found that the oil contained phenolic compounds which reduced inflammation in the body.
Chamomile Essential Oil
Chamomile has been used as a medicine for thousands of years by the ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks to treat a variety of health complaints. Research on chamomile extracts has shown that it has many antioxidant compounds like Apigenin, quercetin and luteolin that have anti-inflammatory effects in the body. Some studies have also found chamomile to be an effective pain reliever, which makes it ideal to take alongside your conventional gout treatment.
Fennel Essential Oil
Fennel has long been used to cure digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and respiratory problems. This is down to it active compounds that include flavonoids, phenolic compounds, fatty acids, and amino acids. Research has shown that these compounds give fennel antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties.
Turmeric Essential Oil
Turmeric has been widely researched for its health benefits. It was popular in ayurvedic medicine and recorded uses include skin disorders, inflammation, anaemia, wounds, and ulcers. Studies have found that it has anti-inflammatory properties which can help to treat gout. It also has analgesic properties.
How to use essential oils for gout
Essential oils are very concentrated compounds that are extracted from plants usually through a process of steam distillation. Because they are so potent, you should always dilute them with a carrier oil, like olive oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, and coconut oil. Here are the most popular ways to use them.
Topical Application
This is the simplest of applying an essential oil. All will need the essential oil of your choice and a bottle of carrier oil. Use a ceramic or glass bowl to mix 4-6 drops of essential oil with 1 tablespoon of your chosen carrier oil. Blend the oils and apply to the affected joint. Gently massage the oils into the skin. Do this 2-3 times each day.
Hot Towel Compress
This works well if you have gout in your toe joint. Soak your feet in a basin filled with cold water for 15 minutes. Pat them dry with a clean towel. Mix 3-6 drops of essential oil with 1 tablespoon of a suitable carrier oil and massage it over the affected joint. Wrap a soaked hot towel over the joint and keep it in place for 2 minutes. Repeat this 2-3 times daily.


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Jeanice Thomas and her husband, the late Paul Thomas, bought the house at 222 N. Cedar St., Marion, about 20 years ago and spent most weekends for the next 17 years making the trip from Wichita to Marion. In 2008, the couple made the move to living in Marion full-time. Since then, Jeanice has taken an active part in the community, both in politics and culture.
Her first involvement in local politics was when Marion City Council and Marion Airport Board discussed disallowing the Heart of America Free Flight Association from having its 2010 annual gathering at Marion Municipal Airport. The group had its 2009 gathering at the airport, largely because of Paul's involvement in the association, but the Airport Board was displeased with the outcome of the event and rejected the association's request to return in 2010.
A compromise was eventually reached, which allowed the group to return to the airport for its 2010 gathering. In that process, Thomas started attending City Council meetings and took an interest in local politics.
Earlier this year, Thomas took a role in an issue of greater consequence. While attending a Marion County Commission meeting about the proposal to build a new county jail, she joined others in deciding there needed to be an organized effort to support the proposal. She said she had concerns about the county's 2008 proposal to build a new jail, but with the 2011 proposal scaled-down and relocated adjacent to the courthouse, she was supportive.
Following her efforts supporting the proposal, which passed, Thomas was surprised when a friend introduced her as "the rabble-rouser" to someone she hadn't met before. It wasn't the first time she was surprised by someone's perception of her.
During the 2010 garden tour in Marion, she talked with some visitors from out-of-town, extolling the virtues of Marion, she recounted at the City Council meeting. The couple asked Thomas whether she was employed by the Chamber of Commerce or was a real estate agent with homes to sell, because they were surprised by how up-beat Thomas was about the town.
"Having come from someplace else, you can see all of what's right with a town," she said Saturday.
Thomas has a fondness for the arts, and is working with Jan Davis to organize a pair of art and music tours, June 12 and Oct. 2. She will also be involved with the annual garden tour, June 25, and an antiques flea market, July 1 and 2.
She has a particular passion for the works of William Shakespeare, and it shows. She has shelves full of books about Shakespeare, and the walls of her home are decorated with posters from events in Wichita celebrating Shakespeare's birthday.
"I've always been interested in Bill (Shakespeare)," she said.

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Recently, a flurry of articles and news interest have arisen in reaction to polls which indicate that Christianity is losing numbers in the Western World while anti-religious worldviews – like atheism and agnosticism – are on the rise.
Further analysis into these polls has shown what amounts to a polarization: people with no strong religious opinions used to identify as Christian because of family or social pressure. As social pressures have shifted, so have their loyalties.
With this polarization, and with the more overt hostility toward Christian belief on the rise, Christians have blown the dust off a long-neglected field of study, and it is increasingly on the lips of the most ground-level believer: Christian Apologetics.
Christian Apologetics defends Christianity using evidence - like science, scholarship, and philosophy - to show that it is true, and not just blind, baseless faith.
Websites offering Apologetics materials are helpful to the Christian and Skeptic alike, because they allow either side to form and support their arguments; however most Apologetics websites draw from a limit pool of resources written by the staff members of that organization.
One website which wrecks the curve and offers a staggering catalogue of articles and information drawn from all over the internet is "The Poached Egg." Formerly part of the larger Ratio Christi ministry, The Egg has never failed to offer top quality articles and resources to the community, touching the lives of many. However, The Egg has recently broken free of Ratio Christi, and is in danger of becoming breakfast for good. This writer recently had the opportunity to interview the editor of The Egg, Greg West. This is that interview:
What is your background, and how did you become involved in the field of Christian Apologetics?
I was raised in a solid committed Christian home but once I got out in the real world away from the Christian ghetto, for many different reasons, I began to wonder if Christianity was really the "one true religion". Instead of digging deeper and investigating, I used doubt as an excuse to reject Christianity and by the time I reached my mid-twenties I was a professing agnostic. After years of apathy towards Christianity and religion in general, worldview issues and questions began weighing heavily on my heart and mind.
I didn't want Christianity to be true because I wasn't thrilled about being accountable to anything or anyone but myself, but as I began to see that the Christian worldview was the only way everything made sense and fell into place, I began to realize that if Christianity was true, I wanted to be a follower of Jesus because without him, life had no real meaning and it was everyman for himself. I wanted to be someone who accepted and stood up for the truth for what is was and not just what I wanted it to be. I recommitted my life to Christ and in a short time was burdened with a desire to really dig into the truth claims of Christianity.
I started studying apologetics without even knowing what it was at the time. While browsing a local Christian bookstore I ran across Lee Strobel's The Case for Christ. Intrigued, I bought it and read it straight through almost nonstop. I was blown away that this kind of stuff was not taught in church. Next I devoured Lee's follow-up book, The Case for Faith, and was even more blown away, because it addressed many issues I had struggled with. Those two books were my introduction to apologetics and I've been studying apologetics ever since.
So describe what is the purpose of The Poached Egg? What is the need that it fills in the world of Christian Apologetics?
The Poached Egg (TPE) serves several purposes. First and foremost is to help Christians learn apologetics for their own edification and for evangelism, and to raise the awareness of its need in the church, especially in today's cultural climate. Second is to provide a huge amount of resources for seekers and to answer skeptics and critics of Christianity. Third, it brings many different apologists and apologetics ministries all together in one place. It gives some of the more established apologists and apologetics ministries more exposure to what they're doing by helping to expand their audience and it also gives those just starting out an already established audience that it might normally take them many months or even years of work to achieve. A substantial boost in website traffic from an article we feature can be very encouraging to someone just getting their feet wet.
How did you choose the title "The Poached Egg"?
I get asked this one all the time and I never get tired of answering it. It's a hat tip to CS Lewis' lunatic-liar-or-Lord argument from Mere Christianity, or what has become known as the "trilemma" argument. He wrote,
I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: I'm ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don't accept his claim to be God. That is the one thing we must not say. A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic — on the level with the man who says he is a poached egg — or else he would be the Devil of Hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God, or else a madman or something worse. You can shut him up for a fool, you can spit at him and kill him as a demon or you can fall at his feet and call him Lord and God, but let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about his being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to.
What it all comes down to is what are we to make of the person of Jesus Christ. If Jesus is God, then to put it mildly, that carries with it some serious implications for our lives.
What is the most significant thing TPE has accomplished in the five years you have been doing this?
The most exciting thing for me is hearing from people who are getting involved in apologetics for the first time or even apologetics ministry because they discovered apologetics via TPE. The New Chapters Formation Director at Ratio Christi (our parent organization) has told me that a significant number of new chapter directors have come on board by way of TPE. Many pastors and youth pastors are also starting apologetics ministries in their church after they started following TPE on one or more social networks. A favorite example is from about a year ago when I had a pastor in South Africa of what we would call a "mega-church" contact me via Twitter asking if I could help him get apologetics ministry into his church. I did a Skype session with him and some of his staff and gave them what advice I could. Last I heard he was enrolled in the Apologetics Certificate Program offered by BIOLA and is working directly with Ratio Christi staff that are in South Africa. That's the kind of stuff that puts me in "happy dance" mode!
What is one of the worst Apologetics arguments you've happened across in all your reading?
I've run across some to be sure, but what stands out in my mind the most is the worst objection to Christianity I ran across. It was from a hyper-skeptic who used to frequently comment on many of the articles featured on the blog- this one happened to be a defense of the resurrection of Jesus. I'm paraphrasing him here, but he said that even if Jesus did rise from the dead, then it didn't necessarily follow that he was divine. I'll give him that one there, but he followed that by saying that if he did rise from the dead, then someday science will figure out how and why and we'll then be able to raise other people from the dead. If I didn't know better from reading some of his previous comments I would have thought he was poking fun, but I'm pretty sure he was serious.
What is one of the most intriguing Apologetics articles that you've read in recent memory?
Well, here's something I've read from a couple of different sources, I think first from New Testament scholar Michael Kruger, and it's something that should have occurred to someone long ago- maybe it did and I just never heard of it- but in a nutshell it's the idea that when it comes to an argument such as we can never really know what the NT writers originally said because all we have are copies of copies of copies is really not a very good one because today we have manuscripts and manuscript fragments dating back to the second century- so we're talking ancient writings more than 1500 years old that still survive today- so isn't it reasonable to assume that the original manuscripts could have existed for a least a few centuries before becoming unusable? I find that idea very compelling.
Do you see any expansion or new ventures in the future of TPE?
Definitely. Of course one thing holding us back is the lack of financial support, but I'm trusting God to provide for that and am not letting that hold me back from taking advantage of opportunities that I'm being blessed with. I'm meeting personally with more pastors and am seeing more opportunities for speaking and teaching, which I'm so thankful for. As far as expanding the reach of TPE itself goes, I'm in desperate need for a promotional budget and the financial resources to be able to hire at least one additional full-time staff member. We need a lot more people to step up and partner with us financially to help make that happen.
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We are living in a technological world where social media is the norm. Even my 80 year old parents are texting. Direct conversations, snail mail and even good old fashioned get togethers without the distraction of phones are becoming a rarity. You go to dinner these days and you see people typing away on their smartphones rather than enjoying talking with one another. This is a sign of "real world" disconnection. Technology, as wonderful as it is, is in many ways handicapping us in our social efforts.
According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, a hug feels six times more supportive than an emoji. But instead we exchange emojis all day long. Think about it. When was the last time you hugged your friends?
I would like like to challenge you. Go to coffee, or lunch, or dinner and put your phone and computer away. It may feel strange at first. You might miss a few calls or texts. If you need to, let people know in advance that you will be unavailable for one hour. And then give the person or people you are with your full attention. The world needs us to plug back into kindness and compassion and we cannot do that when we are constantly distracted by Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and Twitter. Please, don't get me wrong, they have their place and are great in moderation. But, make time for real life connections. Give more hugs than emojis each day!
In addition, close social connections have been linked to living longer, happier lives. Have you heard of Blue Zones? There are specific places throughout the world where people are known to reach incredible longevity (over 100 years of age) based on the ideal living conditions. They have great air and water quality, they eat plant based diets high in sweet potatoes, soy, and tumeric, they get lots of exercise, they feel that they have purpose and they have a strong sense of community and connection to friends. So one of the parts of your wellness plan if you would like to live a long happy life needs to include a close knit group of positive and supportive friends.
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Woman lodged for domestic violence
- Written by THE BELLEFONTAINE EXAMINER STAFF
Amber N. Nistelbeck, 30, of 214 Pratt St., Apt. 9, was charged today with domestic violence.
Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department arrived at the residence around 12:25 a.m. and found her on the porch. She appeared to be intoxicated while speaking to officers.
She allegedly threw an ash tray at Dwayne K. Johnson and it struck him in the face.
She was lodged in the Logan County Jail.


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Intensity Entertainment is excited to launch a new sleek In10City Band website for 2017!
The new In10City Band website provides a clear description of who we are as an entertainment company and industry leading party band. We have developed a site that is more user-friendly and easy to navigate with more information than ever before. Whether you are using a mobile, tablet, laptop or desktop, the intuitive and sleek design will fit your screen with full functionality.
What's new on the In10City Band website?
We have introduced a range of new content to the website, including our News blogs. We have a lot of exciting things going on in the near future! That said, we wanted to make sure you stayed in the loop for things such as our showcases or performing at a public venue, just to name a couple. Additionally, our new FAQ page provides a wealth of knowledge. We understand planning your event can be stressful and we want to provide as many answers to your questions as possible. As we gain more frequently asked questions, we will update the page so we can share the information that many have asked for. So, be sure to look to both of these new pages for the most up-to-date information and exciting news.
The In10City Band Members
Intensity Entertainment is growing! With growth comes new band members, new roles, and new media. Our new Band Members page not only provides you with updated pictures and biographies but allows you to connect with your favorite band members. All our members are extremely talented independent artists and many have performances or projects outside of the In10City band performances. Show your support by liking their social media pages, purchasing their music, and attending their live shows! Just simply check out their bios and click their links within.
The In10City Song List
One of the most important features on our new website is the song list. We are dedicated to keeping our Song List pages as current as possible. In10City Band gauges the life of the dance floor. We ensure that the songs included in our song list are the best songs to keep your dance floor packed!
The Client Portal
Lastly, we made it easy for our clients to access their portal so that they can customize their event. At the bottom of every page of our website, you will find a link to the Client Portal. No matter what page you access on our website, just scroll to the bottom, and you will conveniently find the portal link.
Thank you for visiting the new In10City Band website and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Always remember to "Dance Now… Think Later!"


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If you want to start a home salon business, there are rules, requirements and regulations that you must follow to be a success. Learn how to handle licensing, inspections and sanitation. Advertising and marketing your business are also important.
Obtain a cosmetology license. In the United States, every state has a regulatory board for hairdressers. Contact your state's professional licensing agency or a beauty school for information about how to become licensed for doing hair.
Contact your state, city or county health department about inspection requirements for a hair salon before you spend a dime remodeling your garage. Some states don't allow a home to be converted into a salon, and some will allow it, as long as no one is living there.
Design your space wisely. You'll need at least one work station with a shampoo bowl, a sit-down hair dryer and a hydraulic styling chair. You'll also need a wall mirror, adequate ventilation, running water, electricity for styling tools and plenty of overhead lighting. Make sure you have a climate-controlled room for stocking chemicals, and plenty of shelving for brushes and combs, clippers, scissors, clamps, curlers, perm rods and other necessities.
Consider a built-in vacuum system for hair removal. Otherwise, make sure that you have room for a large enough trash can to hold a day's worth of hair. You don't want clients to wait while you're sweeping up hair.
Invest in several magazine subscriptions (celebrity hairstyles are common requests) and style books for the waiting room.
Get a separate phone line for the salon, and keep a scheduling book handy with a working pen. Be realistic about the amount of time each procedure will take to avoid double-booking yourself and angering your clients.
Consult with an accountant to set up a system for tracking your expenses and income. If you wait until tax time it will cost more. Plan ahead so that you don't make costly mistakes.


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Fear Of Inflation Spikes Long-Term Interest Rates
The Obama administration and the Federal Reserve have been using every policy tool available to push down short-term interest rates to get the economy moving.
Those efforts have been successful, so interest rates on credit cards and three-year auto loans have been holding steady. But in the past week, interest rates shot up on home mortgages and 10-year Treasury notes.
There's not much policymakers can do to control the rates on long-term securities.
At the start of the year, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield was just a bit over 2 percent. Last week, it surged to 3.7 percent on Wednesday before retreating a bit. And mortgage rates have run back up to the highest levels since early February. Bankrate.com said its weekly national survey of large lenders, conducted May 28, showed the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage leapt 21 basis points to 5.45 percent.
These long-term rates reflect what investors see far out on the horizon. If they think inflation is going to be higher years from now, they want higher interest rates.
This concern about inflation is controversial. Nariman Behravesh, the chief economist for the forecasting firm IHS Global Insight, said "inflation is a non-issue" for the foreseeable future. In a recession as bad as this one, wage and price pressures will take a very long time to build up, he said.
"It's hard for me to get excited about inflation," he said.
But many other economists do fear inflation. They say the Federal Reserve has been flooding the banking system with more money and the government is borrowing too much — policies that will eventually unleash inflation.
Milton Ezrati, senior economist for Lord Abbett, a mutual fund company, said in a recent written analysis that inflation is "lurking in the future shadows" of economic recovery.


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This sunscreen is amazing – it goes on lightly (like a lotion) and the tint is subtle (especially if, like me, you are very fair skinned). And it makes my skin feel soft and comfortable. I'm so glad that this is available in South Africa – thank you Dermastore.
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There is something so very special about an in-home session. The walls of your home hold SO many memories and so much love. This is the place where you come to be together. Home is where you can shut out the world and focus on what is most important. And capturing your family in those moments is so incredibly priceless.
I know most of you probably don't feel like your home is "picture perfect" or "photo ready" and the good news is that it doesn't have to be. An in-home session isn't about taking photos in a perfectly organized, newly decorated home. It's about capturing your family in the here + now. It's recording your everyday and home as they are today......all which will change way too quickly.
In-home sessions are slower paced and give you time to do the things your family does together naturally - read books, cuddle, make snacks, bake, paint - whatever it is that makes YOU you. These sessions typically last about 1-2 hours and I truly love these types of sessions because I can literally sit back and watch your family interact and capture you as you are.
And let's not forget about your house and the surrounding areas (backyard/parks/trails). These places are the heart of your family and are always included in the process. What I wouldn't give to have photos taken when my babies were both under 2 in our home in Maryland. Time changes so quickly and I would have loved to have those memories/rooms/toys recorded.
So, yes! In-home sessions are where it's at folks. It's a true glimpse into your everyday and that truly can't be beat. If you're interested in scheduling an in-home session, I would absolutely LOVE to chat with you!! Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Of all the shows on television today, Jeopardy! is perhaps one of the most iconic! The famous trivia show has been around for generations and fans across the nation tune in nightly to watch contestants battle it out for points.
Alex Trebek, the famous host of the show, is one of the most iconic parts of the program! He has been hosting the program since 1984! Many people couldn't imagine watching if Alex wasn't asking the contestants questions.
However, Trebek has just opened up with some major news. He said there is a solid chance he will be retiring when his contract runs out in 2020.
"However, fans may not have to imagine that once Trebek's contract runs up in 2020. In a sit-down with TMZ's Harvey Levin, the formerly mustachioed host said there's only a '50/50' or 'a little less' chance that he'll go on to helm the competition after that," reported Today.
He then went on to discuss people he thinks should replace him! It is very strange to think of another host on the show!
""I mentioned to our producer, not so long ago, that the fellow (Alex Faust) that does play-by-play for the Los Angeles Kings — they should consider him," the 78-year-old said.
He also mentioned a potential female host for the show.
"There is an attorney, Laura Coates," he said. "She's African-American and she appears on some of the cable news shows from time to time."
What do you think about this? Let us know! Also, make sure you're well prepared and read our latest recall concerning a popular Kraft product.


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The New Year Means New Members!
How To Transition into the CPM Community
The start of the new year means you will see some new faces at CPM. There are things you can do to make their transition into CPM gym life a good one. Or maybe you are the new member…. I've got tips for you too 🙂
Current Members:
- Introduce yourself – It's a small gesture but it can make someone feel very welcome in class.
- Chat with them a little – Try to get to know the new member. It can be tough to be standing in a class full of people especially when everyone is engaged in conversation except for you.
- Lift with them or partner up with them – Power clean build-up in Part A? Perfect. Partner with the newbie and give them some tips!
- Encourage them – Remember your first workouts at CPM? Not easy, right? Show the new members some encouragement by cheering them on!
- Help them out – Perhaps our fun little acronyms are throwing them for a loop. Explain the EMOTM or AMRAP.
- Just be nice – Yes, we know you are amazing at pull-ups or that you run like a gazelle. That's awesome. But sometimes you need to take a step back and realize that killing a workout doesn't have to be your first priority. Settle down and give the newbie a little attention!
New Members:
- Scale – Please!! Don't be afraid to modify a movement or scale down in weight. Your transition into CPM will take some time. Take it easy!
- Introduce yourself – Yes, you need to do this too. CPM members are friendly and they are excited to meet you!
- Ask questions – Ask coaches or members when you need help. Don't be afraid… no question is stupid. Ok, well 99% of the questions aren't stupid 😉
- Stretch – Don't be afraid to show up for class early or stay late to stretch. Ask your coach for some good stretches if you aren't sure what to do.
- Check the WODS the night before – We post our workouts to Facebook, Istagram and our website the night before. Read the blog, check the workout and research movements. A quick online video can help a lot!
We've got some awesome workouts coming your way. Get ready to get fit! Happy 2017!
The Oboard Says…
Part A.
EMOTM for 10min
ODD: 10 Side Plank Ups
EVEN: 10 KB Windmills
Part B.
3 Rounds for Time:
20 Pushups
25 Deck Squats
30 DB Shoulder to Overhead
400m Run
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BYOD – "Bring Your Own Device" is picking up the trend for employers to allow employees to get their job done from anywhere and anytime on-demand. BYOD works best in umpteen ways giving mutual benefits to both employers and employees – It boosts productivity, no investmest on systems, employees are available to work from anywhere and anytime and no downtime. However, the coin has other side too, we just cant get devoured by the benefits, there are equal amount of drawbacks too.. the proliferation of BYOD connects more personal devices to the network that probes in a greater chance of security risks.
With BYOD in place, an effective band of protection is needed. Mobile devices that are used by employees to connect to the organization's network are highly susceptible to threats and malware attacks. Mobile devices used by employees to connect to the corporate network are prone to malware attacks – know the 4 risks and why MDM is important ?
The following are the 4 risks factors for any enterprises
Fail to Encrypt: Most of the users fail to understand the need for mobile device security. These unencrypted mobile devices are further used for BYOD purposes. They do not realize the need of mobile device protection. Users should consider protection as most of the sensitive information are being dealt through the device. Hence organizations should enforce security audits on BYOD devices.
Check on the Downloads – Most of the organizations that implement the use of mobile devices, do not give importance to check on mobile device protection and is not considered as a norm of the regular IT security audits. Companies are not really focussed on any rules and regulation on what and what not has to be downloaded on the mobile devices. Downloading random files and sharing it through BYOD, exposes the devices to malware threats. By do so, an employee might knowingly or unknowingly compromise company data.
Devices when lost!! – By any chance, if the employee loses the device, there is a high potential to put the organization's network at risk of cyber attacks. There is a higher probability for an employee's mobile phones or laptops or tablets to go missing, misplaced or stolen. This calls for a mandatory tracking of mobile devices to avoid malware risks.
Limited Protection with so many threats around – With multitude of devices connected to the organization's network, the entry way for malicious threats becomes much easier. The mobile devices, if not protected are vulnerable to any suspicious attacks. Ensure mobile device protection by updating the devices with new security patches and installing anti-virus and mobile security applications.


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Fareed Haque on Eliminating the Fear Factor
Indeed, gigs by Garaj Mahal and his own Fareed Haque Group are celebrations as much as they are concerts. But even though a party-like atmosphere abounds, both groups represent a serious and innovative effort to integrate world music into expansive, improvisation-based jazz-rock structures. Haque's new solo CD, Cosmic Hug [Magnatude], exemplifies that approach with its focus on seamlessly weaving Indian classical music influences into the mix.
"I grew up listening to South Asian music, but up to a certain point, I was afraid to link my roots and Western music together," says Haque. "I felt like I was just shucking and jiving. And then I got the opportunity to work with Zakir Hussain, and I was self-conscious about playing with such a great tabla master. He said, 'It's all good. Let's just shut-up and play.' And that's what I needed to hear in order to believe that I had something authentic to offer and not worry about it."
Haque now tours and records with Hussain as part of George Brooks' Summit, heralded as one of the brightest lights in contemporary Indian jazz-fusion. He has also written a concerto titled Lahara for tabla, sitar-guitar, and orchestra that features Hussain. Haque credits overcoming fear as a key to his burgeoning career. It's also one of the lessons he teaches students at his classes at the Northern Illinois University School of Music.
"Fear is like opening up a soda can that's been shaken up," explains Haque. "You know when you open it that it's going to explode all over the place. So, your instinct is to screw up your face, tense up your body, and look away while pulling the tab. But does screwing up your face and tensing your body actually contribute to opening the can? No. It's only fear. If you get rid of it, you just point the can away from your body, open it up, and move on. Similarly, when musicians play a difficult passage, they tend to screw up their faces and tense their bodies because they're terrified. You need to teach your body that the fear is misplaced, and that the passage is nothing to be afraid of. When you do that, your whole body relearns how to deal with the technical challenge. As a result, you might find yourself playing a passage in two minutes that you've been grappling with for ten years." innerviews.org


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… in the Minneapolis Star Tribune notes that the most charitable description of what's been going on at the clubby University of Minnesota medical school would be "bizarre."
Friday, January 11, 2013
The Pioneer Press Has always punched above its weight...
U to Hire Outside Consultant
to do Preliminary Assessment Requested
by State Legislature
The University of Minnesota will hire an outside consultant to review its administrative structure and costs, President Eric Kaler announced Friday, Jan. 11.
The decision comes two days after Kaler received a letter from two DFL legislators calling for a report on operational spending. The letter, from Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk and Terri Bonoff, the chair of the higher education finance committee, was inspired by a recent Wall Street Journal article on growing overhead at the U that rekindled long-standing questions on the issue.
In a press briefing outlining the university's priorities for this legislative session, Kaler said bringing in an outside consultant to do the review will give it "external validation." He said he is not sure yet if the report's cost will meet the threshold that will require bidding out the job.
At the briefing, Kaler pushed back against the national coverage, saying a look at growing payroll costs must more fully account for spiking enrollment and research grants.
But, he said, "I am not really interested in defending the status quo. I am interested in talking about how we'll get better going forward."
The university's $1.1 billion biennial budget request includes a commitment to trim administrative spending by 5 percent over two years, and Kaler has already made some cuts. The U also promises to freeze resident undergraduate tuition if the state chips in an extra $32.6 million over two years.
Kaler said making the university leaner is not a process "that moves as fast as I'd like it to be": "It will probably take the full biennial cycle to point us in the right direction."
In their letter to Kaler, Bakk and Bonoff asked for an interim report by March, followed by a more in-depth report later.
"Having this interim report will provide us with a strong tool as we formulate and hope to pass our 2013 budget," they wrote.
- Mila Koumpilova (kudos)
Here is one of those cases where you are damned if you do, and damned if you don't.
At first it seems wrong to pay more money to attend to this matter. Better spent on tuition buy-down?
On the other hand we've already had a faculty driven outside audit that was pretty much ignored, unfortunately because it was perceived to be "biased."
Hopefully, the president will get this work done by an outfit with clean hands. One that is not perceived to benefit by the results of the audit, no matter what they might be.
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We need to reconsider changes on Route 198
The recent changes to Route 198 were not very well-thought-out and lack the full support of the community affected by this decision to decrease the speed limit from Route 33 west to the Niagara Street exit. The tragedy in Delaware Park was a freak accident, and the installation of a guardrail was the right answer. All the other changes were over the top, typical shoot-from-the-hip behavior, and will cost the taxpayers millions of needless dollars because of a perceived design flaw many years before.
While I would support a reduction of speed on Route 198 from the Parkside interchange to the Grant Street entrance, it makes no sense from Route 33 west, and from Route 198 west to the Parkside traffic light. Also, I have noticed on Nottingham Terrace, by the tennis court, there is a walking, bike path with no guardrail, which could pose a problem.
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Dogen instructed:
There is a story about how Zen master Chikaku 1 aroused bodhi-mind and became a monk. He had been a government officer. He was a man of talent and righteousness. While he was a provincial governor, he appropriated official money unlawfully and gave it to the people. One of the officers around him reported this to the emperor.
Upon hearing this, the emperor was astonished; all of his ministers also thought it strange. Still, since the crime was not a minor one, the decision was made to put him to death.
The emperor said, "This officer is a man of talent and a wise man. He dared to commit this crime. He might have had some profound motivation. When his head is about to be cut off, if he looks regretful and full of grief, cut it off quickly. If not, undoubtedly he had a deeper motivation so do not kill him."
When the Imperial envoy brought him out to cut off his head, he did
not show regret or grief; rather he looked joyful. He said to himself,
"I give this life to all living beings."
The Imperial envoy, surprised and amazed, reported it to the emperor.
The emperor exclaimed, "It's exactly as I thought! He must have had some deeper reason."
When the emperor asked the officer what his motivation was, he said, "I wanted to retire from government office, throw my life away by giving it to all living beings to form an association with them, be born into the family of Buddha (become a monk), and practice the Buddha-Way whole-heartedly."
The emperor was moved by his reply and allowed him to become a monk. Therefore, he was given the name Enju, meaning 'prolonged life', since he had been saved from capital punishment.
Monks today also have to arouse aspiration like this at least once. Arousing such an aspiration means thinking little of your own life, having deep compassion for all living beings, and entrusting your bodily life to the Buddha's teaching. If you have already aroused such aspiration, protect it; do not lose it even for a moment. It is impossible to realize buddha-dharma without arousing such aspiration.


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Genesis 34, Mark 5, Job 1, Romans 5
Genesis 34:1-31
This event reminds me of David's unwillingness to deal with Amnon's rape of Tamar, Absalom's sister (2 Samuel 13). The consequences of a father's unwillingness to respond to the abuse of his daughter led to her brothers taking justice into their own hands.
Gracious and Good God, I pray for fathers. What a responsibility You have given men. Both Israel and David were Your chosen, and You blessed them with many children. Yet, the consequences of their inaction resulted in great tragedy for their families. Father God, I pray for all fathers but uniquely those who read these words. Please give us Your wisdom and the courage to faithfully carry it out in the rearing of our children. Would You even now be preparing our son's to be better fathers than we are. May our efforts in rearing Godly children bring You much glory and much good for our families.
Mark 5:22-43
In both of these events in Jesus' life, if the woman and Jairus believed only what they saw in their physical realm neither would have experienced the miracle of God. Faith was the issue in both these events. Jesus tells the woman "your faith has healed you" and Jairus "don't be afraid; just believe". Both believed Jesus was capable of healing and restoring. Am I as willing to trust Jesus to heal those areas of my life that seem impossible as these two? Both had to personally go to Jesus and "touch" Him for this miracle to occur. Have I gone to Jesus with the expectation of healing and restoration? Both were very specific in what they desired of Jesus. Am I as specific in my "touch" of Him?
Job 1:8
"And the LORD said to Satan, 'Have you considered my servant Job, there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil.'" What a commendation! That God Himself would declare Job blameless and upright. But isn't that what I would desire God's evaluation of me to be?
Romans 5:1-21
"More" seems to be a central idea in Romans 5 (Romans 5:9, 10, 11, 15, 17, 20). Paul begins the chapter by describing what is true of those who are justified by faith. They have peace with God, access to God's grace and an unfailing hope. Those three things listed in the first two verses would seem to be more than enough, but that is just the beginning. Paul then begins to explain the "much more". This "much more" includes; saved from the wrath of God, saved by Jesus' life, a reconciliation worthy of rejoicing over, and the abundant, abounding grace of God.
What a great and gracious God! Thank You, Jesus, for being the God of much more.


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Sum + Substance debuted to the public on Friday, February 16, 2018. What a pleasure it was to work with Christie Chandler of Art Evolution in planning and preparing for the exhibit, Hiromi Moneyhun and Dustin Harewood with encouragement and enthusiasm, Matthew Bennett and Wyatt Parlette in getting these works hung, and Laura Bennett for all the support!
I began making the work just 5 weeks shy of the last day possible to hang. A lot of setbacks happened in those five weeks: my daughter and I both got sick with the flu back-to-back, family feuds that brought stress through the roof, many days being hopped up on caffeine and lack of sleep and even bottoming out with a creative block. Despite it all, I worked up until the very last minute of delivering the work to the gallery and met my personal goal of seven pieces.
I learned so much along the way about my own personal limitations, time management, and taking a moment to step back and enjoy. All too often, I find myself lost in the minute details of each piece, letting the work speak to me to decide when it's done, looking toward the next work as there is a seemingly never-ending flow of work to be done; where I don't take a moment to breathe and look back at how far I've come.
This is by far the largest and greatest breadth of work I've shown at one time. Wednesday, March 7th is Downtown Jacksonville's First Wednesday Artwalk and the last chance to see this great exhibition in person. Hiromi Moneyhun's Kiri-e (Papercuts) are intricate, symmetrical, empowering, and meticulous. I love them and the female figures she depicts in her narrative. Dustin Harewood's 36 Views of a Dying Coral Reef are mesmerizing together with his newer works where there is a fantastic juxtaposition of structure and expressiveness that form a symbiotic relationship with color in an impactful way. The collaborative works he created with Crystal Floyd moved me when you consider all that is really going on in those small worlds, plucked out from the world and combined to reveal the reality of the situation in Barbados. Christie Chandlers play with color, pattern, and repetition to create something wholly new and ethereal was pleasant. Her willingness to take risks and move beyond the boundaries of what happens within a frame from traditional painting to a mixed media assemblage that takes me to a surreal world. Her careful use of chaos and and control reveal more about her mind and the balance we all might find ourselves seeking daily.
If you attended our Artist Talks you had a chance to hear more about each of our processes and works. I Think I'm Going Japanese is definitely inspired by my daughter. She is but seven years of age, curiosity fuels her desire to know more and her heritage is no exception. Being half Japanese and growing up American it can be easy to lose sight of where some of her family comes from that can inform her personal identity, both in her formative years and as she matures. As a visual artist, what better medium to use so I may share her culture and history with her in a fun and meaningful manner?
I move between the Creation Story of Izanami no Mikoto and Izanagi no Mikoto which parallels both the Christian story of Adam & Eve and the Greek myth if Persephone and Demeter. The other Gods: Amaterasu, Susano'o and Tsukuyomi stem from their story. Interjected between these gods were displayed my Kintsugi Ramen girls. The philosophy of Kintsugi beyond the physical repair of ceramics with lacquered gold, is that we are made more beautiful for the things we have been through. Let those cracks show and if you fill them, let them be with gold. I speak about the feminine perspective in the eyes of the male gaze, how she might be fetishized or viewed as something to be consumed which stretches beyond the borders of Japan to feminine identity at large.
I feel a sigh of relief to share these works with you all and look forward to many a thing that is to come soon!! Thank you all for your support, words of encouragement, constructive criticism, honest feedback, and I can only hope to inspire each of you in some way. A huge shout out to Jeffrey Enriquez for taking all these fantastic photos from the Opening Reception!


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FMA Holds Annual Consular Services for the Filipino Community
By: Aleth Flores
The Consular Outreach Service, chaired by Dodge and Aleth Flores, FMA past president and current Auditor, respectively, started with a dinner on Friday evening, August 15, 2014, at Uptown at City Walk Club Room, welcoming seven staff from the Philippine Consulate of Chicago headed by Vice Consul Ricarte Abejuela III. Everyone enjoyed a relaxing evening of wine and hors d'oeuvres, delicious Filipino food, and good camaraderie. There was a very informative question and answer forum with the vice consul as different leaders of the community asked questions of interest in regards to the economic and social situations in the Philippines. The evening ended with so much fun and excitement as photo shoots took place.
The Consular services were held at the Philippine Center of Minnesota (PCM) on Saturday, August 16, 2014. More than 34 volunteers were at the PCM promptly at 7am to set up and get ready for the big crowd expected at 8am when doors opened. Volunteers were assigned at the parking lots, registration tables, waiting areas, document verifications, notarizations, copiers and pictures, food, kitchen, clean up, etc. Serviced for the day were 211 passport renewals, 33 dual citizenships, and 57 special powers of attorney and other services. The last customer serviced was around 9pm. Overall, the event was very successful and organized, thanks to Dodge Flores and all the volunteers.
The Consular service outreach was also a good opportunity for the Filipino community to see PCM. There were people from all over the Twin Cities as well as neighboring states who have not been to the center. FMA officers who were also PCM board members talked about PCM and its journey while people were waiting. They were encouraged to use the facility for their gatherings and events. Inspired by the pleas and the appeal of the center, some people gave their donations and pledges to PCM!
Again, another tiring but very rewarding event for FMA and its volunteers had taken place!


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Studies have shown that nearly half of all migrant workers globally are women. Although in Africa female migration is fundamentally a recent trend, African women are moving out of their countries in order to ensure their economic independence. These women tend to be young, unmarried and in their reproductive years. For many, marriage occurs once they settle in their new domicile, that domicile is more likely to be in Africa than Europe or the USA. Now more than ever, African women are leaving their husbands home with their children in pursuit of better paying jobs abroad.
Women on the move across borders are more likely to be victims of discrimination, exploitation and abuse. With so many female citizens on the move across African borders any freedom of movement policies, national and international laws developed to regulate such movement must take them and their needs into consideration. The AU has made the freedom of movement of people a priority. It acknowledges that movement of people across borders can contribute significantly to African countries' economies. However, such a contribution can only come about if, according to the AU, it is managed holistically. It prioritized the enhancing of women's empowerment and gender equality as part of its migration and development policy back in 2006. The AU has thus acknowledged that as part of Africa's development, migration and women's empowerment and gender equality are interdependent. Consequently, economic advantages of freedom of movement will only be truly achieved if, in initiating any new policies and protocols, the AU pays particular attention to the needs of female migrants. For example, in regulating freedom of movement it must take into consideration the possibility of free borders being exploited by criminal gangs to traffic women and girls. The AU must ensure that its member states make concerted efforts to educate their citizens about the real possibility of free borders being used to trafficking women and girls. Further, the AU must impress upon its member states the need to protect migrant women and girls from discrimination, exploitation and abuse by enacting and, or, enforcing human rights laws in line with continental and international human rights norms. There must be uniform basic human rights standards and their application so as to empower women and create gender equality if freedom of movement is to tangibly encourage development.
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There is no stopping Mark Cuban when he's on a Donald Trump tirade.
The "Shark Tank" star has never shied away from speaking his mind when it comes to the new president, and although today is April Fools Day, Cuban was most definitely not fooling around with his latest tear.
"Here is my take on Trump and Russia," he began in long stream of tweets posted Saturday afternoon. "Russians have made him a lot of money buying condos and investing in his bldgs and hosting his beauty pageant. That makes them his friends. … He ignored their backgrounds. But that's not unusual. Starbucks takes anyone's money and so do most businesses including mine."
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"He spoke favorably about Putin to get his approval for Russians to get $ out of Russia and into Trump deals. He saw it as easy money. …When Manafort was recommended, he didn't vett him. He saw it as a win win. Win the election or open the door for more Russian business."
Cuban continued: "As people with Russian connects came into the campaign he had no clue that those connections were possibly being influenced by Russia. … His lean campaign took direction from people he trusted and he followed those directions. He had no clue where the Russians fit. … when Manafort got "hot" he got rid of him but the campaign approach had been established. Bannon took it to the next level FTW."
A Department of Justice lead conspiracy? Cuban thinks not. "He isn't detail oriented, organized or big picture enough to pull off any time of conspiracy. … I think Putin recognized trumps [sic] greed and took advantage by back channeling coordinated misinformation in an attempt to influence voters."
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And the kicker: "Trump had no idea this was happening. He was doing what he was told to do. Stick to the script and read what was written for him," Cuban wrote. "Because he didn't recognize or understand as it was happening he has no idea what to do now or how to respond. So he turns to Fox News… That's what I think happened. Feel free to agree or disagree."
For the most part, of Cuban's 6.69 million Twitter followers who responded, most agreed.
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'Morning Joe' Says Russia Got Lucky With a President 'Stupid Enough' to Believe Fake News (Video)
Putin Denies Russia Interfered With US Election, Calls Claims 'Provocations and Lies'
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DEA's Highest Ranking Guatemalan Drug Trafficker Extradited To Face Federal Drug Charges
TAMPA, Fla. - Mark R. Trouville, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement (DEA), Miami Field Division, and A. Lee Bentley, III, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, announces that Juan Alberto Ortiz-Lopez, a/k/a "Chamale," a/k/a "Juanito," (43, San Marcos, Guatemala) has been extradited to the Middle District of Florida to face federal drug trafficking charges. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison. The indictment also notifies Ortiz-Lopez that the United (U.S.) intends to forfeit any and all properties, which are traceable to proceeds of the offenses. Ortiz-Lopez was indicted on February 1, 2011, and arrested on March 30, 2011, by Guatemalan authorities.
Count one of the indictment charges Ortiz-Lopez with conspiring with other persons, including persons who were on board a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. and who were first brought into the United States, at a point in the Middle District of Florida, to possess with the intent to distribute and distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. Count two charges Ortiz-Lopez with conspiring with other persons to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, knowing and intending that such substance would be unlawfully imported into the United States.
Ortiz-Lopez's indictment was obtained following a long-term investigation by the Operation Panama Express Strike Force - a multi-agency task force targeting large-scale drug trafficking organizations involved in smuggling shipments of narcotics into the U.S. Ortiz-Lopez was designated under the Department of Justice'(DOJ) Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force program as a Consolidated Priority Organization (CPOT), and was considered by the DEA to be the highest ranking drug trafficker currently operating in Guatemala. For over a decade, Ortiz-Lopez's drug organization received multi-ton cocaine shipments in Guatemala, which would then be transported through Mexico to the U.S., where the cocaine would be further distributed.
An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed a violation of the federal criminal laws, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until proven guilty.This investigation was conducted by the DEA, including DEA's Guatemala City Country Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Services, the Joint Interagency Task Force - South, and the U.S. Marshals Service, with the assistance of the U.S. DOJ's Office of International Affairs and the Government of Guatemala and Guatemalan law enforcement agencies. This case will be prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida.


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The intensity of these days here in Italy have been quite incredible. I have been teaching photography workshops in Genova and they have been everything ... a privilege, a challenge, so much fun, exhausting, exhilarating.
They have been about people ... about breakfasts at Douce while sitting outside in Piazza Matteotti, about the occasional aperitivo at Caffè Degli Specchi, and fresh take-away pasta, with sauces and parmesan cheese bought from the kind people at Pasta Fresca Fabio, in Via Di Canneto Il Lungo.
Tomorrow is my first 'day off' since arriving but that busy-ness hasn't been all about workshops and people, it has been about the fact I arrived in the city relaxed and happy to be back only to have that moment of horror when I realised, quite late in the day, that I had forgotten to pack the power cord for my laptop. But you know that already...
In all my years of traveling with ridiculous amounts of equipment I have Never Ever forgotten my laptop cord. Nor my phone cord (only discovered when I needed to recharge my phone yesterday). I believe I may have left them on the same chair when finishing my packing at 4.30am that morning I left. Mmmhmmm, and those comfortable walking shoes I own ... don't ask me about how my feet were on Friday but honestly, never before has so much been left behind.
I was quite stressed when I flew. That much is clear. I believe I may develop some 'behaviours' as a result of 'the forgetting'.
But that aside, I realised again how much I love working with women on their photography. I simply love it! Often they have an instinct... a good eye for composition but a way of doing it all that somehow falls outside of the rules of 'technical'. And it is this that seems to make it so much more difficult for them to own their way of seeing and capturing the world.
I should know ...
I'm so delighted with the work my clients have produced over these days. I will publish some in the weeks ahead however tonight I must sleep so as to be up and out early ... for breakfast at Douce.
Ciao from this ancient city I consider the best in all of Italy.


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