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Catalyst has created two episodes exploring what happens to your health when you transform the bacteria living in your gut. Episode one will be broadcasted next week Tuesday 8:30pm.
Also worth mentioning is the latest research and discussions in international scientific communities. Mark McAfee, the president of the Raw Milk Institute, is part of a team who continue to learn more about the latest research and work with a variety of scientific communities. Mark has just returned from the annual IMGC conference (International Milk Genomics Consortium) which he has been attending for the last six years. In 2015 he and his wife Blaine attended the IMGC conference in Sydney and Mark was also the guest speaker at our Learn how to Lobby event. It will be truely fascinating if some of these latest insights are explored in the two Catalyst episodes.
Insights from the 14th annual IMGC Conference
The 14th annual IMGC (International Milk Genomics Consortium) conference was held in Quebec Canada. During the consortium conference researchers from universities from around the world presented their studies and projects. Mark McAfee listed some of the interesting take away points shared during Q&A periods. Here are two interesting quotes from the recent RAWMI Ripple newsletter:
"Biodiversity is Essential to a healthy GUT MICROBIOME!
Dr. Bruce German, PhD at University of California, Davis, the founder of the International Milk Genomics Consortium (IMGC), presented research and studies that confirm that we must "Re-Wild our Gut". A sterile conventional modern diet leads to a very low level of diversity of gut bacteria. The reduction of gut bacteria diversity is associated with auto-immune diseases and metabolic diseases! Wild diverse populations of good bacteria are foundational to our immunity and our ability to stay healthy and prevent illness. We must bring back the diversity of bacteria that make up the populations that: has an influence on our complex human metabolism, create vitamins, provide local immunity through competition for nutrients and gut cell attachment cites against potentially bad bacteria, create enzymes, stimulate the production of antibodies, digest food, create protective intestinal biofilms that heal and seal up the leaking gut thereby reducing allergies and immune reactions and a million critical and essential things that we have not discovered yet. The strength of our health and our microbiome is related directly to the diversity of bacteria that make their home in our gut. The message was clear… we must consume less processed or unprocessed foods and expose ourselves to good sources of beneficial bacteria. When we become too clean, our bodies become an auto-immune mess."
"Innate Populations of beneficial bifidobacteria are dropping and pH is rising!
100 years ago, bifidobacteria populations found in infants and children's intestines were very high and the associated pH was much lower. The high level of good bacteria with an acidic environment allowed for better protection from pathogens and better digestion of proteins etc. Recent studies show that babies, infants and children in 2017 have dramatically reduced levels of bifidobacteria and the gut pH is far less acidic. The fall of bifidobacteria populations and rise of pH is an example of a human evolutionary change that is trending to a bad place. This trend is driven by processed infant formula foods, unnatural C-section birthing, use of pasteurized infant formulas and antibiotic use and abuse. The pH of the stomach of newborns and infants is high in the 4 range. Adults are in the 1-2 very acidic range. This is exactly why babies thrive on raw breast milk that contains proteins and also associated enzymes (proteases). In the higher pH of the infant stomach additional enzymes are required for protein digestion and these are found in raw breast milk. These enzymes are missing in processed milk! This also goes for utilization of dairy fats. Raw dairy fat contains lipase enzymes that assist in the utilization of fat and these enzymes are missing in processed dairy and butter. (Dr. David Dallas Oregon State University USA)."
Saving our microbiomes or saving the status quo?
The latest discussions in scientific communities are very encouraging but unfortunately this is no good news for some of the industrial and intensive farming industries of Australia.
Science show we need to "rewild our gut" because the conventional modern diet of sterile foods lead to a very low level of diversity of gut bacteria. This lack of diversity is associated with auto-immune and metabolic diseases. Wild, diverse populations of good bacteria are essential to our immunity and ability to stay healthy.
In Australia we have seen a lot of evidence in recent years that our government seem to support only industrial agriculture with its 'get big or get out' culture. In the process small scale, ethical and sustainable agricultural communities are disadvantaged by red tape and unfair regulations. The latest information coming from scientific communities show why it is essential that this unfair preference be reconsidered. Unsustainably farmed food often
require anti-biotics, pesticides, sterilisation or pasteurisation which harm or disadvantage our microbiome. Sometimes the food do not have healthy ratios of Omega-3 fatty acids and other vital nutrients because the animals were not pasture-raised. Why are low-risk, small-scale, sustainable farmers unfairly disadvantaged? Australians want to be able to choose what they eat. The current food production approach in Australia is actually harming our health, creating a sickness industry and destroying choice.
According to a recent 7 News report 63% of Australian adults are now overweight or obese and it is 27% for children. Is it then safe to assume that most people's gut are in dysbiosis? That a self-destructive process is harming their healthy gut lining creating disease? And probiotic pills are not a saving grace because how do you replace the loss of hundreds of essential, different gut bacterial species with them when they seldom contain more than five different species? It is impossible.
Clean and Green? Really?
Australia likes to maintain the image that anti-biotic use in food industries are done responsibly, but is it really transparent throughout the food supply? There are articles questioning the secrecy surrounding anti-biotic use on Australian farms, raising concerns about the creation of antibiotic resistance and superbugs. Another article recently discussed the rampant and unacceptable abuse of anti-biotics at some Australian farmed salmon operations.
In June Australia's most comprehensive report on antibiotic resistance was released by Aura, finding that, in 2014, 10.7 million Australians were prescribed antimicrobials – 46% of the population. Australia is among the highest
prescribers of antibiotics in the world according to this article. "On any given day in an Australian hospital in 2014, 38.4% of patients were being administered an antimicrobial," the report found. "Of these, 24.3% were noncompliant with guidelines and 23% were considered inappropriate."
The rampant annihilation of our microbiome in the name of 'restoring health' and 'feeding the world in the future' is a disgrace! What sort of government allows such a thing? A government that value business and making money above all else at the expense of life?
Make better choices please.
Related Articles:
"Victoria's War on Sustainable Agriculture"
Petition: Help secure the future of free-range pig & poultry farming in Victoria
Antibiotics in salmon: Tassal quadruples amount, rivals reduce or eliminate use
Victorian Government Welcomes Feedlots and Rejects Free Range Pigs & Poultry
President Tammi Jonas rejects changes to the proposed new planning provisions by the Victorian Government on ABC's Country Hour
A lesson in Power and Corruption? (in Victoria)
Read this and you may never eat chicken again
Secrecy surrounding antibiotic use on Australian farms sparks superbug fears
'The Regulation Diaries (7): Planning for Industrial Intensive Animal Agriculture'


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With the very windy conditions we've had lately fishing isn't about where you want to go, it's about about where you can go. The nice about St Pete Beach is that there is always somewhere we can fish out of the wind and have a successful day of fishing. On these windy days my fishing charters have been fishing the canals and marinas in and around St Pete Beach and Treasure Island.
You don't have run 30 miles offshore to catch big Grouper, they are right here in our back yards. Getting these big fish out of the docks is a chore and you will lose some, but it can be done. On a trip last week we pulled several Grouper off just one dock and three of them were keepers. Now every dock doesn't hold these fish so there is some trial and error, but once you find them hang on.
Also in the docks right now are lots of Redfish, a few Flounder here and there and some Sheepshead. No matter what the conditions fish can be caught. If you would like to book a charter, give me a call today 727-638-0975
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Film Cincinnati has been bringing in world-class movies to the Cincinnati region for more than three decades. But it takes a lot of support, both volunteer and financial, to keep these productions coming to our area, creating jobs and boosting our economy. As a 501c3, Film Cincinnati needs your help to continue its 30+ year mission of supporting the region's film industry. And you can help, just by shopping.
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National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Punta Gorda, Florida
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (click here or below to visit this web page) was founded on
October 11, 1890. We
are a service organization dedicated to serve our Nation.
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Historic Preservation
Promotion of Education
Patriotic Endeavors
The DAR Motto: God, Home, Country
"Honoring Our Heritage - Focusing on the Future - Celebrating America"
"Florida DAR - Sailing into The Future"
Selected by President General, Ann Turner Dillon for 2016 - 2019
Jeremiah 6:16 "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls"; and Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord
with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." May these scriptures guide us as we do the work of our Society
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�Coordinates members' participation in the celebrations of national observances such as Veteran's Day, Memorial Day and Flag Day.
� Promotes the issuance of a proclamation by the City Council and the County Commissioners, designating September 26 as Constitution Week
�Recognizes and rewards the qualities of a Good Citizen among senior high school students.
� Supports the DAR Schools.
� Presents annual awards to a local senior cadet in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at the three Charlotte County High Schools.
� Recognizes and rewards elementary and middle school students entered in the American History Essay Contest.
� Supports the NSDAR Library
� Supports the National Computerization Project
� Supports the State Regent's Projects
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Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden
2013 NSDAR Community Service Award Major Philanthrophic Contributor
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2012 NSDAR Community Service Award
TEAM Punta Gorda
2010 NSDAR National Americanism Award
Dr. MARK ASPERILLA
2004 and 1999 NSDAR Medal of Honor Awards
Mrs. J. LYNN STEPHENS, noted communications owner, veteran, and community leader
Mr. LINDSEY WILLIAMS, noted historian, veteran and writer
2008, 2004, and 2001 NSDAR Community Service Awards
Dr. MARK ASPERILLA & Dr. DAVID M. KLEIN
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OOTA members are invited to our annual Christmas Party, this Friday 18th December from 12.30 pm, in the Pavilion of the Fremantle Arts Centre.
Please bring a plate of food to share.
Helen Hagemann will be reading some prose and Tony Curtis will be reading poetry.
Don't forget to bring some coins for the Famous OOTA Christmas Raffle. Tony Curtis will also have copies of his latest publication, Approximately in the key of C, for sale.


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Antar Penguin - A smart casual shirt for a second chance
When you purchase one of our luxury shirts, Antar Penguin will provide shirts and skills training to people right here at home
Antar Penguin - A smart casual shirt for a second chance
When you purchase one of our luxury shirts, Antar Penguin will provide shirts and skills training to people right here at home
When you purchase one of our luxury shirts, Antar Penguin will provide shirts and skills training to people right here at home
One rainy day, while we were in the office vehemently discussing how the new Antar Penguin shirt should be high in quality, fashionable and appealing, someone out in the rain caught our attention. As we looked through the office windows, we saw someone on the streets rummaging through the trash bins for their dinner. It was in that moment we all decided that something had to be done.
We may not be able to help everyone, but we believe that helping a man in poverty can make him better able to contribute to his family and community. The most important thing is the children from these families are able to receive a proper education and they may very will be the future pillars of a country.
During times of need, we often see many organizations and major brand companies rushing to send aid to other countries. But what about the people right here at home? They also need our help.
That's why we have created an easy way through which you can help save someone, or even a whole family, from becoming homeless. We have designed special dress shirts which are not only high quality and fashionable, but may also become a positive force for the community.
Every time you buy an Antar shirt, we will manufacture an additional white shirt and work together with Career Gear, an organization that provides life-long job skills training and assistance for the unemployed, to get these shirts out to those who need them most.
When you make a purchase, you're not just getting an elegant shirt, you're also getting an opportunity to reach out to someone.
We encourage everyone to go through our official website and write letters to the recipients of these shirts.
You could write about the difficulties you've encountered at work, the countless rounds of interviews you've gone through, or maybe even the songs you listen to whenever you get into a slump.
These letters will then be packaged and sent together with the shirt.
We will package your letter and one of our made-to-order white shirts together and send it to our partner organization, Career Gear, and let them take the lead on the distribution phase of this campaign.
Career Gear will not only distribute these dress shirts to those in need, they will also provide skills training and assist in arranging job interview opportunities.
This shirt is not just a shirt.
When you purchase a shirt from Antar, you are essentially giving someone a second chance in life. But in addition to a shirt, you can also share your story and experiences which could serve as someone else's moral support. We often think that giving material goods is all we can do to help. In actuality, there is so much more we can offer in addition to the material. Our stories and experiences could give hope to those who are on the verge of giving up.
You may think that your stories and experiences are nothing worth mentioning, but they can actually go a long way towards helping those who are struggling. By sharing, you can show them that they are not alone. You can let them see that you are striving to live on just like they are. You can embolden them to pursue their dreams in life. You can encourage them to not be afraid of hardship, Help them see that as long as they don't give up, there will always be hope.
Together, let's transform the fashion industry.
We believe that a fashion company should not solely be focused on the outer look and marketing of its products, but should also strive to promote ideals that make life more meaningful. Our long-held ideal is that "the elegance of Antar Penguin is not only in its look but also in its philosophy". In addition to being fashionable and tasteful, we want to do something for the people in this world and affect change in the fashion industry.
Together, let's make the ordinary act of buying a shirt into something impactful!
*Special code* (*the code can be used via our official website to write letters to the recipient of one of our made-to-order shirts)
This shirt has a special feature: Smart Casual
The shirt has been designed to be suitable for both during the day at the workplace and after hours at casual events. When you're working, just tuck in the shirt, pull down your sleeves, add the finishing touches with our cufflinks and you'll be ready for a day at the office. After getting off work, simply pull out your shirt, roll up the sleeves and you'll be set to go to the local bar for a drink with friends or coworkers without looking out of place.
The cufflinks on every shirt are specially designed to give the wearer flexibility to suit both formal and casual settings.
Discussion about the design of the shirt started back in September 2015, and we have engaged the designer in a series of discussions. The shirt will be made with exquisite fabric and have a fitted and distinguished design. We hope to make a shirt that is elegant and high in quality. Moreover, this shirt will be designed to be suitable for both formal and informal occasions.
Our designer from London, Alex, has years of experience in the industry. He has worked with major brand companies like Ralph Lauren, Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger. Through his meticulous craftsmanship, Alex has infused Antar Penguin's spirit of elegance into this season's design. The fabrics we are using have been specially selected from Europe. In addition, we will have professional fabric experts ensure that all our specifications are met so that every shirt will come out looking exquisite and classic.
We partnered directly with some of the world's leading shirt manufacturers, who, for decades, have produced luxury clothing for major high-end brands that retail for over USD$300.
Our products use imported American cotton, supplemented with pima cotton which minimizes frizz and is softer than regular cotton. In addition, it makes the fabric smooth and prevents pilling.
The buttons on the cuffs are made from seashells that have been specially selected for their luster. Seashell buttons are considered to be items that represent one's high social-standing, so they are usually only paired with higher end shirts.
During our last trench coat campaign, we realized that the process for product exchanges lacked properly defined procedures. Regrettably, our backers had to wait a long time to exchange the product. This time around we are working with a professional warehouse management company based in the USA. Backers residing in the USA can exchange their shirts but must bear the cost of shipping the shirt back to the warehouse. Those who reside outside the USA must bear the cost of shipping to and from the warehouse. The wait-time for exchanges depends on stock availability at the warehouse. If there are shirts in stock, we will exchange your returned shirt for a new one immediately. Unfortunately, if the warehouse is out of stock, the backer will have to wait 4 – 6 weeks.
Given that we are in the initial stage of this campaign, we are unable to bear the cost of returns. Thus, we will unfortunately not be providing product return services.
A. A Letter of Courage" Exhibit
We plan on holding an exhibition of all the letters to showcase your stories. The stories and experiences that you have all exchanged with one another will prove that there is still people who care in the world and that one does not need to be famous and powerful to do great things. Rest assured that we will not include anyone's letter without first obtaining the writer's consent. However, we hope that everyone will be willing to participate!
B. Campaign Promotion Abroad
We hope that after production officially commences, we can establish new partnerships with companies in Europe and Asia and enable them to help people in their own country or community. We are currently looking for new collaborators. If we receive any new updates, we will be sure to let everyone know.
Risks and challenges
This is our second time manufacturering clothing so everything on the production process should be no problem; however, this is our first time cooperating with organization to help the society. We will do our best to meet every promise as we mentioned in the campaign.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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Complimentary Welcome Hamper
A complimentary welcome hamper will be awaiting you on your arrival containing milk, tea, fresh coffee, bread, butter, eggs, juice, wine and cheese, along with other essential items to prepare a light snack or breakfast. There may be some regional variations.
Hamilton House is situated in the heart of this coastal village and within approximately half a mile's level walk to the wide pebble beach and sea. The house is situated down a private no through road at the end of which starts the level footpath that leads to the beach. The footpath itself is a delightful walk through the fields and alongside a stream before reaching the extensive pebble beach with rock pools, car park, delightful tearooms and a shop. It is an ideal holiday venue for families with small children.
Branscombe is a delightful village with two popular public houses, the Masons Arms and the Fountain Head both serving excellent food. The Old Bakery tea house and gardens are only a 10 minute stroll. There is an ancient parish church that dates back to the 11th century, three National Trust properties, the Old Bakery, the Manor Mill and the Old Forge, and a post office/convenience store.
Branscombe is undoubtedly one of East Devon's most sought after coastal villages, situated just inland from the Jurassic Coast, the World Heritage Coastline along Lyme Bay and nestling amongst some of East Devon's most glorious countryside, much of which is owned by the National Trust and designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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"Lovely quirky house in a lovely village. Nice garden and lovely, homely interior. Well stocked. Clean. Welcome welcome pack. A place we could relax in. Thank you"
"Lovely house and location. Potty there was no wifi"
"The house was beautiful, clean and very spacious and the welcome basket of food just perfect after the drive. Location is also great to walk around or drive to sights."
"The house is in a marvellous location in a pretty village, yards from a charming pub/restaurant, and on the path to Branscombe beach, with its own facilities.The weather and house were cold when we arrived, and the CH thermostats had no effect, but investigation of the store-room revealed a number of electric convector heaters which solved the problem."
"The most beautiful house and location"
"All communications prompt, courteous and covering all issues.The house was presented in excellent condition. The housekeeper contacted me when she said she would. We hope to return."
"This is a gorgeous house in a gorgeous spot - would definitely go there again!"
"Generally the house was wonderful and the location was perfect. I have scored it as poor because the central heating did not work and there were other minor housekeeping issues that I would not have expected given the price ie light bulbs needing replaced. We did not alert the housekeeper to the heating problem ( not least that no mobile signal so difficult to make a call) as there were electric heaters available. Also these problems have been told to the owners before in the visitor book but have not been resolved. The house was expensive for what it was and not up to the usual Rural Retreats standards. However I would say that the welcome hamper was excellent!"
"All very clean and nicely presented"
"Housekeeping serviceThe property was clean and tidy on arrival. The house keeper responded quickly to our call about the fire /smoke alarms not working properly. She also addressed the issue of the child's high chair, which was not serviceable on arrival. She replaced this very quickly with a new chair.We had the following issues with the property:high chair not suitable for a childfire smoke alarms not workingNo oven gloves No hand towels provided for individual toilets - we could have brought extra with us if we knew.No toilet rush in upstairs toiletMicrowave was very difficult to understandDVDs we would expect a small range of interesting films - sadly noneWifi code - it would be useful to leave some clear instructions on thisTin foil none providedScissors were found in gardenBed linen was very basic, it could do with an upgrade.We enjoyed our family holiday and the location was great. Found the garden was hard work with small children. Many thanks."
"Housekeeping service The property was clean and tidy on arrival. The house keeper responded quickly to our call about the fire /smoke alarms not working properly. She also addressed the issue of the child's high chair, which was not serviceable on arrival. She replaced this very quickly with a new chair. We had the following issues with the property: high chair not suitable for a child fire smoke alarms not working No oven gloves No hand towels provided for individual toilets - we could have brought extra with us if we knew. No toilet rush in upstairs toilet Microwave was very difficult to understand DVDs we would expect a small range of interesting films - sadly none Wifi code - it would be useful to leave some clear instructions on this Tin foil none provided Scissors were found in garden Bed linen was very basic, it could do with an upgrade. We enjoyed our family holiday and the location was great. Found the garden was hard work with small children. Many thanks."
"Wonderful house - four large bedrooms, two large living spaces, lovely garden. Great pub opposite and lovely stroll through fields and woods down to the beach. One of the best places we've ever stayed."
"Not as good quality as previous cottages booked with Rural retreats. House very disjointed with bedrooms upstairs and downstairs. Triple room one of the beds wasn't made up and no bedding left for us to do it ourselves. No wardrobes in any of the bedrooms for clothes. Overall we were slightly disappointed considering the price of the rental!"
"Doors and beds a little trouble, but on whiole very well equiped"
"The location of the house was wonderful and we had a brilliant time and would certainly return. We did however, feel the house was a little 'dated' inside and some of the rooms were in need of some refurbishment/coat of paint."
"An enjoyable stay."
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text: DigitalNew Survey Reveals Strangest Things Bosses Have Asked Employees To Do (Like Surrogacy)By Vicki Salemi|April 19, 2013 ShareBy Vicki Salemi|April 19, 2013 Share Ready for this one? Really, are you ready?Good, we knew you were.In the category of inappropriate conversations in the workplace, a recent CareerBuilder survey revealed you don't need to look any further than the supervisor-employee relationship. Need proof? One particular boss didn't have any qualms about asking a direct report to be a surrogate more than once, mind you.The survey asked employees to dish and boy, did they ever. Almost 25 percent of employees indicated their bosses asked them to perform tasks that are completely unrelated to their jobs. Considering this number is rather high, it seems that it's not unusual for a boss to get out of line.More than 3,600 employees across various industries and companies were polled. While 66 percent gave their bosses an average rating, about one-third also revealed they feel smarter than their boss.As for some of the most unusual requests, a boss asked his or her employee to spy on senior management. Another boss asked a direct report if she knew of anyone to "hook him up" with illegal substances.We're just getting started, here's another: One supervisor asked an employee to go online and post false comments about him (all good ones, naturally). Yet another boss asked an employee to concoct a science fair project for her daughter. And another one asked the employee to fire his brother.On a Friday of a tumultuous week, we'll leave you with a few more quirky and inappropriate requests: Asking an employee remove her stitches, asking an employee to be better friends with him and asking an employee to clip her dog's nails. Sharehttp://adweek.it/2kcKX5V copyRecommended articles Adweek Adweek


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Happy Friday everyone!
We're back again with this week's most important and interesting news from the Tech, HR and Startup world. Before enjoying the sunny weekend, check out what's making waves, some cool new innovations, and join the discussions below!
Google launches digital academy in London to help up-skill UK start-ups
Google is to launch a digital skills academy in London to help up-skill UK tech entrepreneurs and start-ups. Attempting to help bridge the current digital skills gap that exists in the UK, the space will also seek to hosts events in conjunction with the government and various charitable organisations to further help promote digital learning!
Element AI, a platform for companies to build AI solutions, raises $102M
The race for artificial intelligence technology is on, and while tech giants like Google and Facebook snap up top talent to build out their own AI-powered products, a new startup has just raised a huge round of funding to help the rest of us: Element AI!
The workplace of the future – time for a more considered view?
Technological change is happening at an unprecedented pace: are businesses and governments gearing up for the kind of training and educational revolution that will be needed to ensure workers now, are equipped to become the workforce of the future?
Elon Musk has published an outline of his audacious plan to colonize Mars with 1 million people
Elon Musk has written a new paper that outlines the most recent version of his Mars vision. If all goes according to plan, the Falcon Heavy could whisk two paying customers around the moon in 2018. Will this ever really happen? Never underhestimate Elon Musk!
Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments section below and we'll feature your article into next week's Roundup!
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According to an article released this week, Scottish universities have launched a new campaign to target some of the world's emerging nations to promote the distinctive qualities of Scottish universities to Brazil, China, Malaysia, Mexico and Columbia.
Michael Russell, the Education Secretary, welcomed the initiative; "Scotland's higher education institutes are already internationally recognised and they are increasingly collaborating to harness global opportunities and to promote our exceptional higher education assets overseas."
According to Professor Sir Ian Diamond, convener of Universities Scotland's international committee, internationalisation has brought huge benefits to staff and students. The new initiative is set to promote the unique identity and differences in the higher education provision within Scotland as their competitive advantage to gaining more international students.
Student CRM makes the process simpler for recruiting international students, giving recruitment teams the ability to market and target students in these emerging countries.
University College Birmingham (UCB) has just increased their number of international applications by 20% due to using CRM to manage their recruitment activities.


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Time to overhaul redistricting
This year's bloody redistricting has become a unifying force, after all. Republicans and Democrats alike are expressing outrage and revulsion at the arrogantly political decisions and the secretive way they were reached.
They're saying there has to be a better way, and they are right.
Everyone from Rep. Bill Farmer, R-Lexington, to Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear is calling for changes before the 2020 census requires another round of redistricting.
As he held his nose and signed the legislative redistricting plan last week, Beshear said recent events had reinforced his "belief that before redistricting occurs again in Kentucky, some type of non-partisan, citizen-based group should be created to participate in the process."
On Monday, Farmer and Rep. Jim Wayne, D-Louisville, filed a bill that would do that. House Bill 304 would create a seven-member Committee on Redistricting appointed by members of the Supreme Court to draw legislative and congressional boundaries after the 2020 census.
We don't know if Farmer and Wayne have hit upon the best plan but they're pushing in the right direction and, for that. Kentuckians should thank them.
Those who assume the legislature would never abandon its "to the victor goes the spoils" approach to redistricting underestimate the state's and the legislature's capacity for reform.
Also, legislators have to know this process has given them a black eye. And the hard feelings among lawmakers will obstruct progress on more pressing challenges.
With apparent disregard for a state Supreme Court ruling, the Democrats who lead the House sliced and diced counties and drew ridiculously shaped districts to disadvantage the GOP. House Republicans have vowed to sue.
Meanwhile, Republicans in the Senate disenfranchised more than 100,000 Lexington residents by moving Sen. Kathy Stein's district to northeastern Kentucky, prompting the Urban County Council to ask its lawyers about the possibility of a lawsuit.
With the filing deadline for the May primary less than a week away, the legislature has yet to redraw Kentucky's congressional map to realign the six U.S. House districts with population changes. There may be no new congressional districts unless a court draws them.
As bad as all that is, the downside of partisan redistricting goes even deeper.
Around the country, the creation of "safe" congressional districts has deepened the polarization that has rendered Congress dysfunctional.
A representative who knows his district's demographics make it impossible for the opposite party to unseat him has no incentive to reach across the aisle and seek consensus or compromise, and every reason to dig in and become more extreme to fend off challenges from within his own party.
We see a similar dynamic at work in Kentucky's legislature with its Democratic House and Republican Senate. If each chamber continues to redistrict based purely on partisan advantage, the legislature will become even more polarized and lose the ability to lead and govern. Kentucky is the real loser if that is allowed to happen.
There are some good minds in the legislature and some better redistricting models in other states from which Kentucky can learn. There's time to study this and get it right, though it may never feel more urgent than now.
Lawmakers in power today could do their successors — and the state — a favor by voluntarily giving up their power to gerrymander.


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Shannah + Andy | A Silver Falls State Park Wedding
At the end of summer, I had the honor of documenting a beautiful and special wedding at Silver Falls State Park. Nestled among Oregon's own rainforest, Shannah and Andy committed themselves to each other. Andy is from England and Shannah from Oregon, so loved ones came from near and far to support these two. I had the wonderful opportunity to stay in a cabin near the couple and bridal party, allowing me also to document their first morning as a married couple at one of the park's many beautiful waterfalls.
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Goodbye to Nana as 'Royle Family' co-star tells of 'awful year'
'Royle Family' star Liz Smith has died at the age of 95.
The actress, who played the ailing Nana in the hit comedy show, died on Christmas Eve.
Her death comes in the same year as her co-star Caroline Aherne, who died from lung cancer.
The Royle Family actor Ralf Little tweeted: "Devastating to lose two members of my second family in one awful year. RIP Liz Smith. Goodbye Nana. Xxx"
'The Queen of Sheba' - the episode of the much-loved sitcom in which Nana dies - was repeated on the BBC days before Christmas.
In 2009, the Prince of Wales presented Smith with an MBE and told her that the sofa-bound TV characters in the show were "nothing like my family, thank God".
Smith only got her first professional roles in her 50s when Mike Leigh was looking for a middle-aged woman capable of improvisation for his debut feature 'Bleak Moments'.
The actress also played eccentric baker Letitia Cropley in 'The Vicar Of Dibley'. At the age of 85 she won a best actress award at the British Comedy Awards for her portrayal of Nana.
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So I'm very behind on blogging but... Miss Nora made her arrival in August! I couldn't have been more excited to do this session. Nora is such a sweetie and she is the daughter of my good friends Clint and Brooke. I met Brooke in college through a nursing friend of mine and we ended up living together our senior year. She is such a kind and thoughtful person, and always puts others needs before her own. She is the kind of wife and mother that I only hope to be one day! I'm so thankful for her friendship - and that she moved to Charlotte!
This was one of my very favorite sessions yet! Nora's big brother Eli is so excited to have a new sister. He didn't sit still for long, but it was enough to capture his excitement about being a big brother. Oh, make sure you check out Nora's nursery... <3
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The international tournament featuring seven disciplines – men's and women's singles and doubles, mixed doubles, U21 men's and women's singles – will be played at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex (SQSC) from March 20-24. The tournament has a total prize-money of S$65,000.
More than 165 players from 35 countries are expected to feature in the tournament.
The Challenge Plus is a six-leg series that began with the Portugal Open in Lisbon in February. Oman Open is the second stop. The other venues following Oman are Pyongyang, North Korea; Lagos, Nigeria; Asuncion, Paraguay; and Markham, Canada.
Bamkhalef said, "Our main aim is to put Oman on the international table tennis map. We are working hard to make the tournament a grand success and preparations are in the final stages."
"With more that 150 players from more than 30 countries, it also will give a boost to sports tourism in Oman," he added.
Players from Austria, Belarus, Belgium, France, Germany, India, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Thailand, China, Taipei, US, Brazil, Canada, Finland, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Qatar, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Croatia, Italy, South Korea, Paraguay,
Algeria, Sweden, Ecuador and Oman have confirmed their entries.
Haitham al Mandhari and Muhannad al Balushi will represent the hosts at the event.
Mohamed El-Dawlatly from Egypt has been appointed as tournament director while Sajjad al Lawati will be the competitions' manager. International umpire Petr Bohumsky from Czech Republic is the chief
referee while Said Lanasari from Algeria will assist him.Following the March tournament, Oman will also be the venue for the International Hopes (U12) Week in Salalah during the khareef season from August 1-8. It will feature top boys and girls from each continent and Oman as host will get an opportunity to field a boy and a girl in the camp.
The third major tournament will be part of the ITTF World Junior Circuit with Muscat hosting the ITTF Junior Circuit Premium Oman Junior & Cadet Open from October 24-28.
Oman is among the nine countries to have been picked by the world body to host the circuit, that aims to spot the best junior talent across the world. The circuit began in Manama, Bahrain in February with Muscat being the penultimate stop.


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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Maraton Ecologico Riviera Maya
Looking at the map, the girls did at LEAST 11k and are resting now. :) The little one says her legs are sore. The girls said that they walked all the aid stations and took all the gatorade they wanted and were happy to know that, surrounded by other runners, they couldn't get super lost so they just stayed with the flow of people. They ran into people along the course (one school teacher got them off the 21k course and onto the 10k course) and then the 18yo gave the 11 yo a piggyback ride at one point. I'm still awed that they ran at least 11k and had fun doing it as they don't get much activity (13 yo does school sports, dance and horse riding and the 11 yo just rides horse) and so glad it all worked out.
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4.2 Using antidepressants for grief
In addition to tranquilisers, antidepressant medication may be considered when a person approaches a doctor for help following bereavement. Prescribing doctors may feel under pressure to 'do something' to help the person who presents to them. Neither party may be aware of other options that may be effective in helping in these potentially difficult situations. Indeed, local support groups, psychotherapy, counselling and other possible alternatives may not be readily available.
Undoubtedly, there are pressures from some of the people, both bereaved and non-bereaved, who consult their doctors for the swift prescription of antidepressants. Mildred Reynolds, from the US organisation National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association, relates her experience in getting effective medication for her problems:
out of desperation I consulted a psychiatrist who had done research at the National Institute of Mental Health.
At the first session, he told me that I had depression and that he thought medication would help. Furthermore, if the first one didn't work, there were others we could try. What a relief to hear that I was not just a 'weak person' as I feared, but that my problem was a medical illness, had a diagnosis, and could be treated. It gave me hope.
(Reynolds, 2002, p. 150)
In the doctor's mind there may be other pressures to prescribe antidepressants. Certainly, the general consensus is that many doctors quite frequently miss the signs and symptoms of treatable depression, especially in older people who present to them (Iliffe, 2005), and can sometimes overcompensate by prescribing medication to others, including bereaved people. Furthermore, many doctors are taught to treat the people who come to them for help by using guidelines that are based on apparently reductionist models of the human condition. The typical chain of events is: a person presents with certain symptoms; the symptoms are matched against formal diagnostic criteria; a 'rational' and unquestioning drug-based treatment regime is prescribed as the logical outcome. A typical example from a medical text states:
Management of late-life depression involves similar approaches to younger adults, although older people may take longer to respond. SSRIs [a common type of antidepressant medication] should be used as first-line treatment and lithium augmentation and electroconvulsive therapy are efficacious in those who do not respond after switching to an alternative antidepressant.
(Thomas and O'Brien, 2006, p. 127)
Activity 5: Are antidepressants helpful for grief?
Read the following case study and make notes in answer to the questions below it.
Indrajit and Heera
Indrajit's wife, Heera, died suddenly after a long-term chronic degenerative illness. They had married more than 25 years previously when Indrajit was 21. He was extremely shy and had depended on Heera's outgoing nature. They had two grown-up children who lived away from home.
After Heera's death, Indrajit was left alone for the first time in his life and found it extremely difficult to cope, despite the support from his and Heera's families. After five months he was still inconsolable. He was unable to work, could not sleep and spent most of the day just sitting in his kitchen, often in tears. His family thought that he needed help and persuaded him to see his GP, who prescribed an antidepressant, paroxetine.
Why do you think that Indrajit's GP prescribed an antidepressant?
How effective do you think this treatment would be?
Although this case study is very brief, it does appear that the GP was keen to provide a quick 'remedy' to the problems that Indrajit presented. In fact, most doctors would consider a diagnosis of depression if the person presents with a cluster of symptoms similar to those presented by Indrajit.
However, it may also be true that Indrajit was simply reacting normally to a stressful event, the death of his wife. Unfortunately, the doctor may be confusing the expression of grief in response to bereavement with symptoms that are a diagnostic pointer to an episode of serious depression. The symptoms may be the same, but the personal story that is the background to the symptoms will give all the necessary clues to differentiate between the two situations.
Although bereavement and other serious social events can trigger depression (Brown and Harris, 1978), there is no evidence that antidepressant medication has any positive effect on the experience of grief immediately following a bereavement (Wakefield et al., 2007). Evidently, one of the problems that arises is grief being mistaken for something else.


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JORHAT: Eight people died and around 10 others have been battling with death at hospital after consuming spurious liquor in Jorhat district on Friday.
The incident took place in Turung and Gorajan villages where a group of villagers allegedly consumed illicit liquor prepared in two houses in both the villages.
According to reports, hours after consumption they complained of stomach ache and started vomitting and were rushed to the Jorhat Medical College Hospital where they died.
Local residents alleged that despite repeated complaints the excuse officials have not been firmly dealing with these traders.
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Abby is tied (with Julia Louis-Dreyfus) as the youngest female cast member to appear on SNL, and is the third-generation of Elliotts to appear on the show. Her father is Chris Elliott, a former cast member, and her grandfather is Bob Elliott, who co-starred on a Christmas episode. We'd cry nepotism, but Abby holds her own. The fact that she impersonates a hottie like Angelina Jolie says a lot about her looks, too.


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Fireworks in Lake Lure July 3
Watch the fireworks over Lake Lure from the beach a day early. Visitors can have a picnic at the lake or dine at one of the several restaurants nearby as they wait for the fireworks show.
Several restaurants are featuring special holiday menus, barbecue buffets and takeout items for picnics.
Admission and parking is free. Parking attendants will direct visitors to parking locations.
No alcohol, pets or personal fireworks are permitted.
Visit www.townoflakelure.com/2018-july-3rd-fireworks.php for more information.
Fireworks in Saluda July 3
A 4th of July parade and fireworks show will be hosted by the Saluda Volunteer Fire Department July 3 at Orchard Lake Campground.
The program will begin at dusk (around 9 p.m.), and visitors are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for parking. The parade begins at 1 p.m., led by the fire department. Wear a swimsuit if you want to get sprayed by the fire hose at the end.
The event is a fundraiser for the Saluda Volunteer Fire Department and visitors and guests are encouraged to make a donation.
Visitors arriving after 7 p.m. will be admitted free, but encouraged to make a donation to the Saluda Volunteer Fire Department in support of the event.
Visitors are welcome to arrive before 7 p.m. and register for day passes at the campground office. Day passes are $8 per person (ages 5 and under are free) and allow guests access to all campground activities, including boating, fishing, swimming, zip-lining, soccer, volleyball, shuffleboard, badminton, basketball, skate ramps, horseshoes, pool, carpet ball, foosball, ping-pong and disc golf.
For more information, call the campground office at 828-749-3901, visit http://orchardlakecampground.com/ or find Orchard Lake Campground on Facebook.
Henderson County's July 4th celebration
Henderson County's annual Fourth of July celebration will kick off at 6 p.m. Wednesday with activities and music in front of the Historic Courthouse on Main Street in Hendersonville.
The event will culminate with the traditional fireworks show.
The event will feature the Pardee UNC Health Care activities zone complete with an inflatable bounce castle, multiple cornhole boards, sno-cones and a lemonade stand. There will be live bluegrass music from the Lonesome Road Band and Appalachian Fire Band.
The fireworks show is expected to start around dusk. The "big red balloon" will be launched the morning of the Fourth. Wherever this balloon is visible, you will be able to see the fireworks display at dark. The fireworks display will not be visible inside Jackson Park.
The county anticipates heavy attendance as locals and visitors flock to the family friendly festivities.
For more information about the Independence Day celebration, contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 828-697-4884, or email email@example.com.
4th of July Parade in Hendersonville
The Hendersonville Business and Merchants Association will again host an Independence Day Parade in downtown Hendersonville.
This year's theme is "A Star-Spangled Salute!"
The parade will begin at 11 a.m., with lineup at 10 a.m.
The fee to be in the parade is $10 per entry. Complete an application and mail with check made payable to: Hendersonville Merchants & Business Association (HMBA), P.O. Box 6043, Hendersonville, NC 28793.
WTZQ patriotic soundtrack
Local radio station WTZQ (95.3FM and 1600AM) will again provide a patriotic soundtrack for the Henderson County July 4th fireworks show.
Listeners will hear classic patriotic favorites while watching the fireworks.
For more information, visit www.wtzq.com/.
Music on Main concert featuring Wishful Thinkin'
Music on Main will present a special fireworks celebration concert Wednesday featuring the music of Wishful Thinkin'.
Music on Main Street runs from 7-9:30 p.m. Main Street will be closed between Allen and Caswell streets for concert-goers to enjoy the music and fireworks.
As part of the July 4th celebration, there will be a patriotic tribute to all branches of the United States armed forces. Military veterans will be recognized and those currently serving the armed forces.
All men and women having served in the military are requested to attend wearing a cap, T-shirt or some other source of military identification and those actively serving are asked to wear their uniform to be honored and recognized. Bring an American flag to wave to show your patriotism.
Wishful Thinkin' is a four-piece band playing beach music and oldies rock. They have worked with such performers as Percey Sledge, Marty Stuart, Band of Oz and The Embers.
The concert will be held at the Visitor Center, 201 S. Main St. in downtown Hendersonville. The seating area opens after 5:30 p.m. Bring a chair. Early admission is strictly prohibited. Hendersonville city ordinance prohibits animals in the event area. Alcoholic beverages, pets, backpacks and coolers are prohibited.
Admission is free. Concessions such hot dogs, ice cream, pretzels and lemonade are available for sale.
In case of inclement weather the concert will be postponed until 8 p.m.; if the weather does not improve, the performance will be canceled.
For more information, call Henderson County Tourism Development Authority at 828-693-9708, 800-828-4244 or visit www.visithendersonvillenc.org.
Columbus celebrates Fabulous 4th
The 56th annual Fabulous 4th will take place in downtown Columbus from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The fireworks display will conclude the festival at 9:45 p.m.
The day will be filled with family fun, food and entertainment.
ABC Party Rental amusement rides will be open for business. Tickets are $1 each and wristbands are $20 each. Wristbands will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A drive-in car show will be held on Gibson Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Joyful Noise, a southern gospel group from WNC, will perform at 10:10 a.m. At 11 a.m., Patrick Ballard, the guitar blues man from Flat Rock, will perform a blues set as well as a solo banjo.
At 1 p.m., Polk County's Michael Crisp will sing and play guitar to music he grew up with and loves from the late '60s and early '70s. At 2:30 p.m., Carrie, a singer/songwriter/pianist from Brevard, will perform.
Meghan Woods, a native of Hendersonville, will perform covers and her own music at 4 p.m. She will be followed by Crescent Moon Blues of Columbus, performing blues and Americana music at 5:35 p.m.
At 7:10 p.m., Mason Band from Landrum, South Carolina will entertain the crowd with classic and southern rock, followed by Dixie Dirt, a classic rock and outlaw country band from Columbus, at 8:45 p.m.
Fourth of July festival in Brevard
The Transylvania County Arts & Culture Celebration ends with a bang at the Fourth of July Celebration, to be held on Wednesday in downtown Brevard on Main Street from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Arts Council's 46th annual Fine Arts & Crafts Showcase will also be part of the downtown festivities.
The festival includes vendors, music, a classic car show, a 5K run and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at Brevard College. There will also be a Duck Race at 6 p.m. at Kings Creek at Brevard College put on by the Arts Council to raise funds for youth art scholarships.
Also on Wednesday, at Brevard Music Center, the Pendergrast Family Pops will perform at 2 p.m.
For a complete listing of events, visit the TC Arts Council or the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce. Events are also posted online at www.tcarts.org.


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This Mother's Day, we're focusing on the moms in the communities where we work. Every day, they show commitment, strength, and courage in working to improve the health in their communities. Read below about the stories that illustrate how much our moms care!
Project Alajuelita, Costa Rica
The Dance Therapy Program at the Rehabilitation Center for women is run through Foundation Genesis. It is a space for women to escape their battle with drugs and alcohol. Every Thursday morning 12 - 17 women gather together and have a chance to focus on becoming aware of their bodies and breathing. Many of them see the rehabilitation program as their last chance to end their relationship with drugs. Their main motivation to spend 7 months as interns at the center is to have the chance to raise their children again, as many have been separated due to their addiction. Some children are put into child protection, while other live with family members.
Dance therapy gives these women a chance to gain a connection with their bodies, and reconstruct their body image. It provides them the opportunity to relive their stories in a positive way. Many of these women have been suffering from abuse from a young age, including violence, sexual abuse, and prostitution. The chance to have positivev experiences with their bodies, unrelated to sex or drugs, is one of the first steps to restore their body image, feel more in control of their present, and start thinking of their future.
Project Anconcito, Ecuador
The mother pictured in the photo is María Zambrano, an Anconcito native from the Luis Cadena neighborhood. She is embracing her daughter, Scarlet, who is 7 years old and the youngest of five children. María's husband and oldest son are fishermen, while her younger four children attend elementary and high school. Her full-time job is caring for her family; María dedicates every waking hour to raising her children, going to the market and preparing meals, helping with homework, and cleaning her home to provide a safe and healthy environment for her family. She is also an active member of the community, and she and her children are dedicated FIMRC volunteers.
Project Bududa, Uganda
Sylvia was the sole caretaker of her son, Emma, who is in FIMRC's OVC Program, after her husband left her and the family. Sylvia ensures that Emma will grow up to be a happy, healthy, and hard-working adult by helping him with his schoolwork, reminding him to take his medications, and always making sure that his stomach is full. In addition to being a full-time mom, Sylvia also bananas, corn, and other vegetables to sell in the market for an income!
Project Cavite, Philippines
Daniel's mom is amazing. Daniel, now eight years old, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia, and is currently undergoing phase 1 chemotherapy. Upon his diagnosis, Daniels' mom had to quit her job to care for Daniel full-time. Whenever Daniel is admitted to the hospital for treatment she spends days by his bedside, sleeping in a chair, preparing his meals, and sorting out bills and administrative reports with the hospital. She rarely gets a chance to sleep properly or wash, but she never looks stressed or upset. Instead, she's always ready to greet FIMRC staff and volunteers with a smile, and always has time for a quick chat.
Daniel's mother is one of many parents who are caring for their children in the Cancer Institute, all of whom are struggling with the same issues of caring for a severely ill child. The sense of community and solidarity is extremely moving. When one mother needs to sort out something with the hospital or have a quick rest, the other mothers take turns watching the children. FIMRC volunteers and staff are always so privileged to watch the strength and love these women display in times of extreme turmoil. I imagine how easy it might be to turn to despair – but the Cancer Institute is largely a place of smiles, peace and happiness. Although there are dark circles under her eyes, Daniel's mom is always ready to play his favorite games. She explains, "This is the time that I look forward to the most -playing with my son."
Project Huancayo, Peru
Mothers in the Aco community at Project Huancayo form a tight knit community that are dedicated to better understanding their health while improving the health of their children. They participate in health education sessions, clinical screenings, and have now started organic gardens to improve their nutrition!
Project Kodaikanal, India
Selvi is wholly committed to her son, Sebastian. Sebastian was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy since infancy, and throughout his entire life Selvi has been dedicated to finding the best care for him. While her husband works away from home, Selvi takes him to the Pasam Health Centre where he receives physiotherapy treatment. This can often take several days, and Selvi stays with Sebastian during these visits. Sebastian has begun to slowly progress with his motor skills and is coping well with the physiotherapy treatment. Selvi is a constant presence and support in his life, and has been instrumental in helping him to rehabilitation.
Project La Merced, Peru
Raquel is the teacher of the kindergarten class at the local school where we run our Planeta y WASH and Emer-Campo programs. Raquel has been instrumental in pushing our programs forward as well as helping us in other communities at both the La Merced and Huancayo program sites, introducing organic gardens (biohuertos) and organic composting techniques.
The kindergarten is a small (but hugely important) part of her life but Raquel does so many other things: She has her own farm – growing granadilla fruit and coffee (which she picks, dries and roasts herself). She has cattle and produces her own cheese, is an avid re-cycler and also manages a reforestation program.
Raquel welcomes elderly people who don't have family, to eat at her house, including a man who only communicates by sign language and a woman who has lived in the community her whole life and now suffers from advanced dementia.
As well as ALL of this! Raquel is a MOTHER! (and grandmother!). She is always smiling, energetic and positive and an incredible example to everyone around her. She lives in a community that is almost two hours from the nearest town and is frequently cut off during the rainy season due to land and mud slides yet she still manages to maintain an amazing zest for life.
Project Limón, Nicaragua
At Project Limón, the work that we do mainly revolves around mothers and their children whether it be through our Pediatric Health Program, Malnutrition Program, Prenatal Program, or now our newly started Micro-health Insurance Program. These mothers have shown their dedication to the health of their children time and time again and as we have built relationships with them, we can truly understand the bond between mother and child. Here in Nicaragua, Mother's Day is not just a day of celebrating our mothers, but an entire month of appreciating the work that mothers do day in and day out for their children and their families. Here there is a saying, "There is nothing more pure than the love of a mother, it is a love that brings happiness into your life and gives you hope of becoming better every day." We truly appreciate all the mothers that allow our programs to work due to their participation and dedication.
Project Restauración, Dominican Republic
Margarita and her six month old baby, Rose, stopped by the FIMRC Office to register for the upcoming program aimed at educating mothers on all they need to know about breastfeeding their young ones. Although we recruited most participants through home visits, it was great to see how word had spread among women to Margarita! Her determination and enthusiasm will be a great addition to the program getting started after Mother's Day!


text: Walthers has announced (actually last month but we missed it in the flurry of other announcements) that they are going to do a new "limited run" of the Life Like SW9/1200 road switcher. Walthers says the new run is an updated model that is DCC friendly, has all-wheel drive and electric pickup, a 5-pole skew-wound motor, RP-25 metal wheels designed to operate on Code 55 or larger rail and microtrains couplers. Walthers says this is a limited edition one-time run of these roadnumbers (2 different numbers per road). Roads on this run include: Canadian National, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, Chicago and Northwestern and New York Central. MSRP is $99.98 and are expected to be at your local hobby store or online retailer by the end of August 2011.


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Saturday, January 20, 2018
Convoy Operations...vid by Cpl. Tyler Harrison
Note. I'll post these short format but highly informative videos whenever they're put out. I'm repeating myself but I'm loving them. They're telling the story and not taking all day to make the point. Well done. Whoever thought of this needs a NAM.
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Glazed Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes
Create a striking assemblage of desserts when you pile these chocolatey cakes drizzled with stark white frosting with other black-and-white treats.
- Yield: Makes 3 dozen 2 1/2-inch round cakes
Source: Martha Stewart Weddings, Fall 2005
- 1/2 pound confectioners' sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 recipe Chocolate Butter Cake
Whisk sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth, adding enough milk until the glaze is thick but still pourable.
Trim cake tops level. Place, cut side down, on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Drizzle with glaze. Let stand until glaze is set, about 1 hour.


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Mention that you're significant other lives thousands of miles away and you better believe you'll get a sharp intake of breath or a sympathetic: "that must be so hard!" But, when love runs deep, no distance is too great.
And, such is the case for Fernando and Rui. Their three-and-a-half-year relationship has been set in Fernando's Canada and Rui's Portugal. Despite the distance, these two found each other and recently said "I do" in an elegant wedding in Coimbra, Portugal.
But, let's take it back a few years. Fernando, who was born in Coimbra, was spending the summer visiting. His academic schedule allowed him long periods of time to visit points far afield. Thanks to the internet and its social media outlets, these two found each other. And, while it might not have been "love at first click," it wasn't too far off.
"I quickly fell in love with the fact that he was from where I was born, that he was the father of two gorgeous daughters and knew where he was going," said Fernando. Rui also represented for Fernando the possibility of a life fully out of the closet. While his friends and siblings knew he was gay, Fernando had not come out to his parents.
A year into their long-distance partnership, the couple made a firm commitment to each other to "remain willing to be on this journey together." "We were in the beach in Nazaré. I had gotten rings and managed to dig them into the sand as we were telling each other how much we loved each other." As they were, Fernando drew a heart into the sand around the spot where the rings were placed and managed to get Rui to discover them. "I told Rui that this moment was to solidify our relationship and to express how fully committed I am to you." They cried knowing that they were on the path to a moment they'd never expected would happen.
A year later, Fernando knew the time had come to make it official. Having had his commitment ring engraved with "I love you, Rui," and asked his daughters for Rui's hand in marriage, Fernando planned a trip to Venice. He booked the "tabla romantica" at the Westin Europa & Regina. This table for two is set over the Grand Canal and makes an ideal spot to pop the question. One that Rui immediately answered yes to. And, one that set Fernando in motion to come out to his parents.
"Everything was beautiful once I told them. I only wish I had done so sooner."
Coimbra would be the destination for their wedding last summer. Fernando had spotted an old, palatial building just above Coimbra and set out to make it their venue. "The building was so beautiful. European style, typical blue Portuguese tiles and an amazing view." And, as is typical with many Portuguese venues, it was a one-stop shop: catering, flowers and the like, all came with! "Well, I did bring a lot from Canada," said Fernando.
He had discovered a baker in his hometown that suggested making their place cards, cookies. "I knew nobody in Coimbra would have seen this before, so I said 'let's do it' and I carried 70+ personalized cookies across the ocean!" And, boxes of truffles and yet more boxes filled with chocolate kisses. Theirs was definitely an indulgent affair.
"You know, there is always one person who is a bit more focused on the flair," said Fernando, "but Rui took care of the menu and was the man on the ground."
A city official presided over the daytime ceremony, which was followed by an evening meal, toasts and dancing into the night aglow with sparklers. For Fernando, his favorite moment of the wedding was when he said "I do." "I had been struggling with the language, but when we said those words, it was magic. We teared up knowing that we'd achieved what we knew was meant to be." Rui will be immigrating to Canada in the next few months.
When asked his advice to future grooms, Fernando quickly answered: "Enjoy every moment of planning the wedding. Especially the conversations between each other and the people around you." He went on to describe the pride he had at his school when some of the much younger students came to understand and appreciate that it was possible for two men to fall in love and marry.
No matter the distance, the age or the circumstances, when people experience and witness love, few are the challenges that can't be overcome.


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In 8 days the official Open competition will begin for us. This is not a time we will be getting stronger or more highly skilled on movements. We have put the work in. The work should be done. We will still have programing but this programing will be to maintain our fitness for the next 5 weeks, not break us down. Our lungs will be tip top but we will not be doing any heavy cycles. This programing will be built around getting the most out of the Open, aka the thing we train for all year.
Programing will be as normal this week until Tuesday of the next week. We will do a minor deload Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday before the Friday Feb 24th. This will just help make sure we are fresh for the first workout announcement. I will be doing the programing based on doing the Open workout Friday and redoing on Monday. If you have any questions let us know. Obviously people will have schedule conflicts, you do not have to let me know just try to find a judge and pick a day. Sundays are usually open for redo workouts as well.
Every 1:30 for 9:00 (7 total sets) of:
1 Power Snatch + 3 OHS + 1 T&G
Snatch (full squat) – begin
@ 60-70% of 1rm Power Snatch
and work to a max for the complex
1a) 4X45 seconds ME C2B Pullups
rest 90 sec.
1b) 4X8 Thrusters – heaviest possible
rest 90 sec.
7 rounds of:
14 Wall Balls 20/14#
21 Double-Unders
7 6″ Target Burpees
Rest 1:00 between rounds


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Our good friends over at Paiwen Paddleboards recently released this short video, which includes some awesome footage of Nikki practicing SUP Yoga on her 2016 Paiwen board! Don't blink - this video is short and sweet at just 16 seconds long! Take a look:
Paiwen In 16 Seconds from Scribblevision on Vimeo.
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IT and Business BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 at Bradford College
Course description
You will gain a deep understanding of business and organisational structures and how this relates to IT infrastructure. You will learn e-commerce, information systems, Impact of the use of IT on Business Systems. You will gain an in-depth understanding of computer systems, network management, databases and web technologies. These subjects will develop your skills and knowledge needed to gain employment and progress on to university.
Course content
The course is made up of four Mandatory Units and a further eight optional units that will give you an excellent understanding of IT and Business systems. This course is equivalent to three A levels and is completed over two years.
You will study twelve units:
Communication and Employability Skills for IT
Computer Systems
Information Systems.
Impact of the use of IT on Business Systems
Organisational System Security
Cisco IT Essentials
Website Production
Database Design
Spreadsheet Modelling
Installing and Upgrading Software
Graphic Design
You will also study towards the Institute of Financial Services (IFS) examination which is equivalent to an additional A level.
Entry requirements
You will need at least four GCSEs at Grade A*-C including English and Mathematics or an equivalent full Level 2 IT qualification at Merit and GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or above.
You will be assessed throughout the course by assignments and practical assessments. This will include project work and lab activities.
Future opportunities
You will be working with a range of ICT applications and tools to develop business information systems. You will develop investigative and analytical skills working on live practical projects. Working with others you will also develop communication and team working skills.
Further information
For further information please visit our website or contact our admissions department on 01274 433333.
How to apply
If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact Bradford College directly.


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Episode 1: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
on my way! from a lawyer to a mountain nomad
a v-podcast series
Welcome to Episode 1 of the V-PODCAST SERIES: ON MY WAY! FROM A LAWYER TO A MOUNTAIN NOMAD. In this episode, Brown Gal Trekker tackles the question, "Why leave a stable career for pursuit of an unconventional dream?"
Tune in and share with us your own reasons or thoughts about the topic! Thanks!


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If you're reading this article, or The Sweat Scene in general, there's a good chance you're a part of the student population who makes time to work out at least a few times a week despite your busy schedule. Whether your motivation is to decrease stress, manage your weight, give yourself an energy boost, or any combination of these (plus others from the plethora of awesome things exercise does for you), I think we can all agree that working out is one of the best things you can do for your body. In order to really reap the benefits, you want a workout routine that's both effective and time-efficient. Unfortunately, while the SERF and Nat are both free and convenient campus rec centers, they're rather no-frills. They don't necessarily have top-of-the-line cardio machines, the weight rooms resemble dungeons with some squat racks and bench presses, and the instruction for group fitness classes typically falls short of exceptional. Rather than settling for mediocrity, check out some of the most popular boutique gyms on campus.
I know what you're thinking. "Boutique gym? Sounds expensive." Short answer: yes, it will cost you more out-of-pocket than swiping your WisCard at the SERF or the Nat. But, the health benefits of joining one of these specialty studios will likely surpass what you can do on your own at a boring rec center. Classes taught by high-quality instructors will push you to limits you never thought you could reach, and the variety of workouts offered will keep your body guessing better than a treadmill and some stationary strength equipment. Not to mention, the fact that you're paying for a membership will be a surefire incentive to get your booty to class. I've broken down five of the most popular nontraditional gym memberships on campus to give you an idea of where to get the most bang for your buck.
Conveniently located above Fresh at the corner of Lake Street and University Ave, this music-blasting, energy-activating, lights-flashing (possibly seizure-inducing–in the best way possible) cycling studio will have your heart pumping and legs working in no time. A single drop-in class rings in at $21, with a $1/class price reduction for each increased package size. If you're interested in a membership, you can get unlimited classes for $188 per month. Student pricing is offered but not listed on the Cyc website, so you'll have to stop in with your student ID to get the full details on that. They also offer a unique combo package with Pure Barre at Hilldale Mall: for $100 you can get 3 Cyc class passes along with 3 Pure Barre class passes. But, consider yourself warned that this package expires within 30 days of purchase, just like all the rest of Cyc's class packs that don't have an everlasting shelf life.
If you walk towards the capitol along State Street or down West Johnson Street, stop yourself from walking into Short Stack Eatery and head next door to the second floor of the Ovation apartment building. Here you'll find Dragonfly Hot Yoga, home of much more than just hot yoga. While all of Dragonfly's classes are heated to a sweat-inducing 95 degrees and they do offer 13 different variations of yoga, there are also two barre classes and two HIIT-based fitness classes available. This is the only BarreAmped-certified studio in all of Madison, so check out BarreAmped or BarreAmped Bootcamp and learn how to "shake to change" and tone your body in a new way. YogaUp and PowerUp are intense HIIT classes that will push your body to its limits with cardio and strength intervals in a heated space. These intervals are known for maximizing your caloric burn and producing that extra energy expenditure for 24-48 hours after your workout. Plus, each instructor teaches with their own flair and changes class up a bit each week, so you never have to worry about get bored with your workout. Drop-in yoga or fitness classes are $17 while barre classes come in at $25 a piece for non-members. As with most studios, your first class is free regardless of whether it's yoga, barre, or fitness. For students, your first unlimited month is $40 with a $69/month membership thereafter. Once again, look out for the fine print which requires a 3-month commitment if you choose to become a member after your introductory month, so be aware of that when signing up. Luckily, perks of being a member include unique member-exclusive events (like classes with live music or DJs), member discounts for any events open to the public, and free mat and towel rentals at every class.
You can find this kick-ass workout over on Monroe Street, a bit off campus but not unreasonably far. The studio offers 3 signature boxing classes at scheduled times with open gym available during the rest of operation hours. Coming in at $22 per individual class, this is one of the most expensive drop-in rates of all the featured gyms. However, an introductory 10-class pack costs $150, bringing each class's rate significantly down to just $15. In case you want to test the waters before jumping fully into the ring, your first class is always free. Don't forget to read the fine print before signing up: gloves are available at no charge for each class, but hand wraps are also required and must be purchased in the house.
4. Inner Fire Yoga
Next to the Cyc studio above Fresh, you can get your yogi fix at Inner Fire. This studio does focus primarily on heated yoga, yet still offers a variety of classes for all levels of yoga experience. For example, Slow 60 is well-suited for beginners who will eventually be able to work their way up to the more challenging Power 60 and Sculpt 60 classes that incorporate more cardio and strength work. Individual classes are $19 each with 5- and 10-class packages available for $79 and $130 respectively. Campus-only memberships (a.k.a. for students) are $49 for the introductory month and $89 on a month-by-month basis thereafter. Members also have access to member-exclusive events and discounted public events, which is a perk worth noting. If you're new to yoga and don't yet have a mat of your own, don't fret because mat rentals are free at your first class. It costs $2 for each rental after that, but you can always buy a mat in the small retail shop to bring to class with you.
5. KAMPS Fitness
Last but not least is Madison's newest gym, located right underneath the Hub and next to the also-new healthy haven Salads UP. This uniquely-formatted gym focuses on different muscle groups each day of the week with Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday being "Total Body Workout" days. Just 50 minutes is all each class needs to combine cardiovascular exercise with intense strength training in a calorie-torching, metabolism-revving HIIT workout. Classes come at $20 a piece with class packages that allow the per-class price to decrease with each increased package size. Unlimited monthly memberships are $210 and remove the need to worry about class packages expiring. As an additional bonus, the gym even has its own smoothie bar to replenish your carbohydrate and electrolyte stores immediately following your workout. Doesn't sound too bad, huh?