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An examination of the world today shows a worrisome picture. Rich nations, where indiscriminate consumption is the rule, coexist with countries where standards of living vary from luxury for a few to abject poverty for the many. Such differences are intrinsically unethical, negating the principle that all should have access to a worthy life. The excuse that such differences always existed and will continue to exist due to diverse biological abilities of the inhabitants of such nations (superior or inferior races or ethnic groups) was demonstrated as erroneous a long time ago. But the problem remains since, in many cases, the high standards of living of the First World countries is maintained because the First World imports low cost unprocessed materials and then sells the finished products at high prices in all markets.
How can this picture be changed? Two concepts emerge here. The first is the idea of progress, which could perhaps be defined as "directional change towards the better" (Ayala, 1988). This idea did not appear in human history until the Renaissance. Greeks and Romans of antiquity visualized the world in terms of eternal cycles, while Christian theology considered human history as a period of suffering between Adam's fall and the Final Judgement. The application of the concept of progress in biology is controversial. Gould (1988) stated that "progress is a noxious, culturally embedded, untestable, nonoperational, intractable idea", but less extreme views were presented in Nitecki (1988).
Another concept is that of development, which received the blessing of the United Nations. In this organization's constitution, approved in 1945 (article 55), the words progress and development appear together: "The United Nations will favor the raising of standards of living, full employment, and conditions of progress and development in the social and economic order...". Since then, however, the word progress no longer appears in U.N. documents. Roche (1986) asserted that in scholastic Aristotelic terms progress implies a final cause, which is now not believed, while development is seen as the conversion of a potential into something actual, like the embryo that grows and diversifies, or an exposed photographic plate that is revealed by the effects of certain chemical products.
Bunge (1980) maintained that a human society is a system that can be analyzed in four main subsystems: biological, economic, political and cultural. Biological development would involve raising the well-being and health of a population, as a consequence of improvement in nutrition, housing, clothes, habits of exercise and sharing, etc. The economic concept of development holds industrialization as its objective. In the political arena the goal is the expansion of freedom, to assure increased human and political rights. Finally, cultural development presupposes cultural enrichment and the diffusion of education. But what is important to stress is that each of these subsystems interacts with the others, and that what is imperative is the simultaneous progress of all of them.
The word science may have different meanings. It may transmit the idea of its method, the facts and theories it considers, or its social institution (that is, people and organizations that "make science"). In all its senses, however, science is a social process. Therefore, "scientific and political questions are inextricably interconnected and dialectically related" (Levins and Lewontin, 1985). Three other sentences of the indicated authors are also worth considering: (a) "Modern science is a product of capitalism"; (b) "There was a commoditization of science"; and (c) "The 'pursuit of happiness' (that is, profit) implies the right to exploit".
To my mind, the development of a more just society implies changes in its socioeconomic system that could alter this state of affairs. To achieve that we must transcend biology. Dobzhansky (1956) rightly stated that "Ethics are a human responsibility. We cannot rely on genes or on natural selection to guarantee that man will always choose the right direction of his evolution".
A series of points of contact between genetics and social problems is presented in Table 1.
TABLE 1 Points of contact between genetics and social problems
It is of course impossible to discuss all of them here. Just the eight points of the dialectical relation health -- disease would merit a large book. A hotly debated question is that related to biological determinism. Would we be just automata, rigidly controlled by our genes? If this were true, unfavorable positions in society due to sex, race or social class would be legitimized. A vast literature is available against this view. Rose (1989) stressed that to build a new science, male dominance should no longer rule, stating that "nothing less than half of the laboratories" should be the province of women scientists. Questions of race definition and racism were discussed in Salzano (1997), while Lewontin et al. (1984) considered the relationship between genetics and politics.
The problem of population expansion and its eventual control will be examined below. Another question: Who owns life? Should DNA segments be patented and transformed into commodities? On the positive side, we have the development of DNA computers much more efficient than the present ones and of machines of artificial intelligence. Progress in the efficient identification of tissue aliquots of living persons or human remains, on the other hand, is furnishing important tools in the solution of crimes and in determinations of paternity or maternity.
What is the value of a cubic meter of air, or of water, or of biodiversity? This question was recently raised by Garcia (1995). Evidently, it is impossible to establish an exact value. However, he added, while the price of a gram of gold is calculated at about 12 dollars, one gram of raw chlorophyll is worth 700 dollars, and one gram of purified chlorophyll 20,000 dollars.
Let us now consider biodiversity (Erlich and Wilson, 1991). About 1.4 million species of plants, animals and microorganisms have been described. Terrestrial and freshwater diversity is higher than that found in the seas. The most numerous elements are the flowering plants (220 thousand species) and their coevolutionary partners, the insects (750 thousand species). But the known diversity is just a fraction of the total. It is estimated that the total number of species in our planet is around one hundred million.
Certain taxonomic groups present hyperdiversity, and the same is true in relation to some habitats and geographical areas. For instance, 300 species of trees were found in just one hectare of land in Peru, while only 700 were described in the whole of North America (Erlich and Wilson, 1991).
Why should we worry about the maintenance of this biodiversity? The above indicated authors suggest at least three basic reasons. The first is ethic and esthetic. Since Homo sapiens is the dominant species on earth, we have a moral responsibility of protecting our fellows in the universe. It is notorious also that observing and living together with them generates esthetic and gratifying feelings.
A further reason is that humanity already has obtained enormous economic benefits from this diversity, in the form of food, medicines, and industrial products, and potentially can obtain much more. Thus, just a small fraction of the plant species has been investigated in relation to their pharmaceutical value; and while we have used about seven thousand species as food, at least several times this number of species show edible parts.
Finally, a whole series of benefits are provided by the natural ecosystems, which ensure the stability of climates, waters, soils and nutrients. Biodiversity plays a role so critical and on such a large scale that it is difficult to suggest dispensing with even the most simple organisms, lest an imbalance result.
Despite that, there is a continuing irreversible loss of species, and by 2100 the loss may reach one-third of all species now living. Loss of soil productivity, which is causing extensive land abandonment, is a widespread by-product of current practices in agriculture and animal husbandry. Since 1945, 11 percent of the earth's vegetated surface has been degraded, an area larger than India and China combined, and per capita food production in many parts of the world is decreasing (Union of Concerned Scientists, 1997).
Another problem is one related to the emergence of new diseases and reemergence of old ones. People may wonder why, in a body so well structured as ours, there are thousands of failures and weaknesses, making us so vulnerable to ailments. To analyze that we must remember that there are immediate as well as evolutionary causes for illnesses. Immediate explanations answer questions of the "what" and "how" type, while evolutionary explanations answer "why" questions. Our relationships with the emerging and reemerging infectious diseases may be compared to an unending arms race. There are continuous adjustments of hosts and parasites, making outcome predictions hazardous. To illustrate, one-third of all cases of tuberculosis arising in the city of New York are caused by bacilli resistant to one antibiotic, while three percent of the new cases and seven per cent of the recurrent cases are resistant to two or more antibiotics. The survival probability of persons with tuberculosis resistant to multiple medicines is about 50 per cent, the same as before the advent of antibiotics (Nesse and Williams, 1997)! Standards of development, life quality and associated factors are of decisive importance in deciding who wins this arms race.
How can we justify the fact that we can feed an astronaut in remote space and build tremendously expensive instruments of death and destruction, but are incapable or feeding or vaccinating Third World children, or those at the periphery of large cities? Perhaps the worst environmental contamination is that of a mental nature.
Let us consider the expenses of all nations for military purposes. United Nations statistics cited by Roche (1986) estimated that the costs in the manufacture of improved weapons are of the order of 1.5 million dollars per minute! This same author mentioned that just the cost of a F16 airplane (25 million dollars) is equivalent to the annual budget of the World Health Organization for research in tropical diseases, which affect millions of human beings.
Information from other sources are equally impressive. Consider the following, extracted from Webster (1996): (a) Over 12 years, 126 atomic weapons were detonated at the Nevada Test Site. Each of these explosions would spread roughly the radiational equivalent of Ukraine's 1986 Chernobyl reactor fire across America. It is estimated that 400,000 deaths due to this atmospheric radiation will occur by year 2000, killing twice as many persons as those who died in Hiroshima and Nagasaki; (b) Since 1963 at least 828 underground tests have been conducted at this same site, dimpling the earth and making 1,350 square miles of American Desert uninhabitable for the next 5,000 years; (c) The U.S. detonated the equivalent of 250 pounds of dynamite for every person living in Southeast Asia, dropping more bombs than were used by all sides in World War II. Not less than 100,000 bullets were expended for every North Vietnamese soldier killed.
Finally, the United Nations database yields an estimate of 110 million land mines scattered through at least 70 nations where 20,000 people die each year from their effects (Doughty, 1997).
In contrast with all these expenses, at this moment one person in five lives in absolute poverty without enough to eat, and one in ten suffers serious malnutrition (Union of Concerned Scientists, 1997).
"The earth is finite. Its ability to absorb wastes and destructive effluent is finite. Its ability to provide food and energy is finite. Its ability to provide for growing numbers of people is finite. And we are approaching many of the earth's limits". This text of the Union of Concerned Scientists (1997) speaks for itself. According to the same source a World Bank estimate indicates that the world population will not stabilize at less than 12.4 billion, while the United Nations concludes that the eventual total could reach 14 billion, a near tripling of today's 5.4 million. Neel (1997; 1998) estimated that if every couple would start today to have just two children the population at year 2030 would reach 6.7 billion. Earlier and in his 1998 paper he also made a plea for establishing a worldwide two-child noneugenic policy. This is a perfectly ethical proposition.
Many persons would agree with Smil (1993) who stated that "it seems impossible to believe that increasing crowding of people may lead to an improvement in life quality". Some, however, hesitate to make global evaluations, because the future of the world population really depends on what is going to happen in just ten or fifteen developing countries, each with its own peculiarities. Therefore, carrying capacity estimates would only make sense in the context of specific historical and political entities (Martine, 1996). The crucial point is the type of civilization which mankind is building.
In relation to the population issue two polar positions can be envisioned. NeoMalthusians believe that the size and/or growth rate of the human population is the most critical factor causing environmental degradation. According to them, food production cannot keep up with population forever, no matter how fast new technology develops. The nonMalthusian position, on the other hand, asserts that human population is only one, and not necessarily the most important factor influencing environmental degradation. In relation to the other variable of the problem, food production, here again two opposing positions can be distinguished, those who emphasize the role of increased production in the improvement of living conditions, against those who doubt that increased production per se would have much effect.
Four contrasting views of the problem can therefore be envisaged (Table 2).
The productionist nonMalthusians would maintain that there are no ecological limits to economic growth. The productionist neoMalthusians would agree that increased production is the key, but they would see population growth as the main factor limiting the adequate increase in production. The nonproductionist nonMalthusians would regard the distribution of resources as the most important factor. Lastly, the nonproductionist neoMalthusians would maintain Malthus's original argument, that the size of the population or its rate of growth is what matters.
Buttel and Raynolds (1989) performed an analysis considering the rate of change in food consumption and variables regarded to be the key ones for each of the positions outlined. Using data from Third World countries they arrived to the figures shown in Table 2. As can be seen, the evidence favors the nonproductionist nonMalthusian view, through the higher correlation coefficient obtained between change of caloric input and the key variable considered.
First World and Third World countries
Another analysis was performed by Vandermeer (1996). He considered 18 First World and 40 Third World countries, and selected examples of his list are presented in Table 3. The nations are arranged in relation to their gross national product (GNP) per person, as compared to that of the United States. South Korea has the highest GNP for the Third World, with 39 per cent of the USA value, while Spain has the lowest for the developed world, with 57 percent. Population density varies independently of this ranking, and as a matter of fact is on the average higher in the First World than in the Third World countries considered (140 vs 107 thousands of people per 100 hectares; Table 3). But birth rates are lower in the First as compared to the Third World (14 vs 33 per thousand per year). In the Third World the richest 20 per cent of the people have ten times more the wealth of the poorest 20 per cent, while in the developed world the privileged class has only seven times more than the lower 20 percent. The picture related to Gini coefficient is somewhat complex, but in general inequality is smaller in the First World.
Vandermeer (1996) obtained some interesting results when the Gini coefficient of these nations was compared with their GNP. The developed world is characterized not only by a relatively high GNP, but also by a more equitable distribution of income, as compared to the Third World. South Korea is clearly in the middle of these two block distributions. Furthermore, there are nine countries that are characterized by very high inequality and very low GNP, namely Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Honduras, Lesotho, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Senegal and Brazil. Five African and four Latin American countries are therefore in this vexatious condition, and as a Brazilian I can only hope that the situation in my country may change soon.
There are many roads to a harmonious socioeconomic development, and a given community should have the right to choose the one that suits it best. Many points of contact exist between genetics and social problems, and they should be carefully considered as our life becomes more and more "geneticized". Development should not be constructed at the expense of our environment's degradation. Increased population numbers is just one of the problems facing mankind, in its struggle for survival and better life quality. Income inequality is of crucial importance, and should be considered in any program designed to fill the gap between developed and undeveloped countries. The principle of the maximum of happiness to the largest number of people should be actively pursued, and adequate policies implemented at all levels of our societies, independently of gender, ethnic or national affiliation, and position in society. Geneticists and non-geneticists have a duty, as citizens, to consider these matters and to influence government officials towards these goals.
My research is financed by Programa de Apoio a Nucleos de Excelencia, Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico, and Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul.


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Over the last several years, NSPE leaders have been working overtime to create a new-look organization for professional engineers while still holding true to the principles on which NSPE was founded in 1934. To complement the organization's new strategic direction and outlook, the board of directors recently approved a new logo.
"NSPE has gone through considerable change since 1991, the last time the Society unveiled a new logo," says Immediate Past President Tim Austin, P.E., F.NSPE. "Much has changed in 25 years. NSPE's visual identity should reflect the energy being focused on supporting licensed professional engineers and the progress that is being made."
Beginning in 2012, NSPE leaders recognized the imperative for change that all professional societies face, as documented in the book Race for Relevance. Over 96 members from 41 states made up seven task forces that spent over 3,000 hours assessing the best way the Society could adapt to the trends influencing membership organizations.
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Crisis in Catholic Higher Education Conference: January 23
UPDATE: Due to the threat of severe weather, the January 23 conference was cancelled.
The Cardinal Newman Society and the Institute of Catholic Culture (ICC) will present a unique conference on Catholic higher education next month, featuring the presidents of five Catholic colleges who will discuss the crisis in American society "under attack from the secularist agenda" and the solutions found in a faithful Catholic education.
The conference, titled "CRISIS: Catholic Higher Education and the Next Generation," will take place the day after the March for Life, on Saturday, January 23, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at St. Thomas More Cathedral Hall in Arlington, Va. The public is invited and can register at the ICC's website.
"There is truly a crisis of faith and identity in much of Catholic education, especially higher education," said Newman Society President Patrick Reilly. "But I expect this conversation with some of the leading lights in faithful education to be very hopeful, and I am especially eager to hear the responses and proposals of the participants."
"Many Catholics today in their 50s, 60s or 70s commonly ask the question, 'What about the children?'" said Deacon Sabatino Carnazzo, executive director of the ICC, which brings many prominent lecturers to the Diocese of Arlington and offers videos of the lectures to Catholics worldwide. "With the current cultural crisis taking place," he said, Catholic schools should be "teaching students the most important aspect of education, and that is the truth found in Jesus Christ."
Fortunately, many faithful institutions — some of which will be represented at the conference — are countering a secularized academic culture and are "in many ways providing the last best hope for authentic Catholic education," said Deacon Carnazzo.
All of the conference speakers are presidents of faithful Catholic colleges recommended in The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College. Confirmed speakers and topics include:
Dr. Timothy O'Donnell, president of Christendom College in Front Royal, Va.: "Catholic Higher Education, the Church's View."
Dr. Michael McLean, president of Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, Calif.: "Catholic Education and the Order of Learning."
Dr. George Harne, president of Northeast Catholic College in Warner, N.H.: "The Human Person, Culture, and the Promise of Catholic Higher Education."
Dr. Kevin Roberts, president of Wyoming Catholic College in Lander, Wyo.: "False Egalitarianism: Problems with American Education."
Rev. Sean Sheridan, TOR, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio: "Catholic Higher Education and the New Evangelization."
Attendees will have opportunities to interact with the college presidents, and the conference will provide a space for participants to network and discuss viable solutions to the Catholic education crisis.
"This conference is not just for parents and grandparents concerned about the next generation's education," Deacon Carnazzo noted. "All of us should be interested in making a salvific education available to students."
"Every Catholic needs to be engaged in the conversation about the renewal of Catholic education," agreed Reilly.
The conference is free and open to the public. Each talk will be about 40 minutes long, and lunch will be provided with a request for free-will donations. Registration is required. Interested participants can find more information and register at the Institute of Catholic Culture's website.
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Are signs of fatigue showing up on your face regardless of your routine? Do people mistake your fresh face for a no-sleep face? Here's how to get that glow back.
A hectic lifestyle, ageing, health problems and bad routines can cause you to look tired even if you get your 8 hours plus power naps. Getting that glow and fresh look back depends on many factors. But first, here are some signs of tiredness and exhaustion that might be edging people on to ask if you had a bad night.
- Dark Circles: Dark areas of skin near the eyes are a tell-tale sign of insomnia and of not getting enough rest. Dark circles also creep up because of fatigue, emotional distress or dehydration.
- Puffy Eyes: Puffy eyes can be caused by a lot of things. A puffy eye is caused by fluid retention in the eye's connective tissues, often due to overconsumption of salt or lack of sleep. A thyroid problem or consumption of alcohol can be a reason too.
- Dry Skin: Due to ageing, oil production in the skin decreases. Dry skin for most people is caused by frequent use of harsh soaps and skin care products. Whatever the reason, dry skin can dull your complexion.
- Poor Complexion: Complexion is an umbrella term for various factors that contribute to the final look of your skin. Lack of skin renewal from ageing, lack of sleep or poor circulation can be the cause of a dull complexion.
- Droopy Eyelids: The levator muscle is responsible for lifting the eyelid. As you age, that muscle can stretch and, as a result, cause the eyelid to fall.
- Bloodshot Eyes: Bloodshot eyes is a term used to refer to red eyes. They are caused when the small blood vessels on the surface of the eye (sclera) become enlarged and congested with blood. This occurs as a result of insufficient oxygen supply to the cornea or the tissues covering the eyes.
To get rid of a tired look, these signs need to be dealt with along with tackling ageing. Following are some tips which help you look energized and make your skin glow:
- Hydrate: This is a recurring advice in skin care, and yet the importance of hydrating can't be overstated. Dehydration is a major cause of poor complexion and dark circles. Dehydration is quick to show on the thin skin near the eye. Drink at least 2 litres of water daily, and optimally 3. To help with the ingestion of enough water, you can replace water drinks with fresh juices without added sugars, smoothies, etc. Dehydration can even cause bloodshot eyes.
- Exfoliate: A build-up of dead skin cells, dirt and pollutants on the skin is a major cause of dullness. This results in a poor complexion as well as an inability of the skin to breathe well. Exfoliate gently once a week to remove dead skin cells from the skin's surface.
- Diet Fight: Excessive alcohol consumption and smoking are known to accelerate skin ageing, and hence result in poor complexion. Alcohol is also very drying when applied directly on the skin, through skin products. A bad diet means a lack of proper nutrients to the skin, which can limit the skin's natural renewal process.
- Anti-aging skin regime: After you pass your 30th birthday, it's time to start thinking seriously about ageing. Following a skin routine that is specifically crafted to battle skin ageing will help you look younger for longer. It will minimize signs of tiredness such as dark circles as well.
- Important things to eat: Well, anything that is rich in anti-oxidants such as green tea and blueberries is good for you. Antioxidants get rid of the free radicals in the skin that are known to break down the skin's structure. Vitamin C is a very important vitamin if healthy skin is what you require. Another good reason to enjoy strawberries as often as you can.
- Sleep: Stop. Rest. The reason why you look tired all the time might be because you are. Sleeping 8 hours every night is very important, but it is also important where you put these 8 hours. If, for example, you sleep from 2am to 10am, then it can throw of your entire adrenal function. The optimal sleep time is between 10pm to 6am. If you can't sleep for that long, you can try to fit some short naps in your daily routine.
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- Exercise your face: Exercising the face is a great way to boost blood circulation (and hence oxygen and nutrient supply) to the skin. It can also help strengthen the facial muscles, countering problems such as droopy eyelid.
- Sunscreen: Sun damage is the leading cause of premature ageing, uneven skin tone, and an overall bad complexion. Sun exposure for even 5 minutes builds up over time, so apply a sun screen daily to prevent sun damage. Sunscreens also need to reapplied every two hours or so because of the short life of the sun protection ingredients.
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SANA'A – The Yemeni Armed Forces have liberated a strategically located area in southern Hodeidah on Friday, according to local sources.
According to the reports, the Yemeni forces established full control over the Jah area, in the south of Hodeidah province, fully liberating the territory from control of the Saudi-led invasion coalition.
The liberation of Jah comes after a series of surprise attacks by the Yemeni Armed Forces against the Saudi militants in the area, during the Saudi coalition suffered dozens of casualties.
Not only does the liberation of Jah area mark another territory under control of the Republic of Yemen, but it also cuts off an important supply road to Saudi-backed militants in several areas on the West Coast, thus severely damaging Saudi military strength in the region.


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The #1 Mistake I See Daily
If you've ever attended my webinars, seminars or built a website with my team, you know that I always include email.
Though branding, websites, social media and Google results are all a huge part of the bigger picture, people often forget they are sending messages daily...and I'm not just talking about the words you're using.
If you're going to build a name for yourself, you need two things when it comes to email...
1. Professional Email Address
Your email address should be a professional representation of you. I recommend [email protected] ...or [email protected] if you're fancy!
Avoid building an empire (or community) around school, work or dated email accounts. (I'm looking at you, AOL users!)
If your name is already taken, I share some ideas here. The big idea is to always use your first name—whether email, social or domains.
Use your full first name, then get creative. This way, when someone's browser autofills the rest of the address, they don't have a hard time connecting to you! You don't want to lose opportunities because you have a fun or creative address no one can remember or find.
2. Simple Email Signature
High quality design is often minimalistic—you strip away anything that isn't necessary. If you've set your website up correctly, I believe your email signature should simply be...
That's it! No fancy code or graphics needed.
While I believe in cross promotion (turning email contacts into website visitors and social subscribers and vice-versa), analysis paralysis is a real thing.
While you can get very creative (including social icons or links in your email signature), you can also capture that interest once you've invited people over to your "dream home" and "24/7 buffet" at your website!
You're giving them one choice to make, rather than three or more.
Please make the time today to add "YourName.com" to the email signatures on all of your devices and accounts.
If you're going to spend time, money and energy on new photos, videos and a website—invite people over!
"Sent from my iPhone" is a lost opportunity. You're advertising for Apple, not for yourself.
Furthermore, include your website address (versus all of your social links) wherever possible—web and print bios, business cards, industry profiles and more. Not only can you then better control the impression(s) you're making, you're also helping to raise your Google search results. 😁


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Applications Now Closed for Fall 2019!
Applications for Fall 2019 are now closed, and we are looking forward to welcoming our new class later this year!! Applications for Fall 2020 will be opening in September. Please check back to see our recruitment "tour" for the year, we hope to see you on the road!Read More


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Creative Process
The sculpture was hand built from 800 lb. of clay. The final size is about 6 feet high, 3 feet wide at the base. The body was sculpted in five separate parts which were then hollowed out, fired in a kiln and assembled. Plaster was used to bind and refine the body shape; other parts were chipped away by hand chisel. The creation of the sculpture was largely an intuitive process where I tried to be open to the creative possibilities in every decision.
Artist Statement
This is a female figure. There is a waist. There are ample hips. More importantly there is attitude. She is in a stance of defiance. One of power. It says here I am. I am a woman. This is my body. And I come from the earth, from clay, I've been hewn from rock. She's standing up tall, like a mountain. She's strong. She's bold. She's pointing the way.
A sculpture of this size requires a team effort. Technical support and expertise was provided by my sculpture partner, Geemon Xin Meng, at the Vancouver Sculpture Studio. The sculpture was expertly fired by renowned Canadian ceramic artist Keith Rice-Jones.
See the sculpture at Herschel Supply Company, 347 Water Street, Vancouver, BC,
Read more on my blog.


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You can't beat champagne when it's time to celebrate!
We've got some cracking boutique fizz on our shelves, below are some details about our current selection.
Non-vintage Champagne:
Pierre Paillard - wonderful and great value entry-level Champagne for only £24. Fairly light in style, with a 60/40 blend of pinot noir and chardonnay grapes from the 2008 and 2009 vintages.
Champagne Geoffoy 'Expression'. This genuinely competes with Bollinger NV; yeasty, with a fantastic nose and palate. At only £25 it represents teriffic value. Its a blend of the '09 and '10 vintages and is 50% pinot meunier, 40% pinot noir and 10% chardy.
Pierre Moncuit Brut - this one's a real winner. 100% Chardonnay, full of flavour and a little spicy on the finish. £27
Bollinger NV. For when nothing else will do! £42
Rose Champagne:
Champagne Geoffroy Rose de Saignee, floral and honeyed, fantastic with a soft cheese like camembert. Perfect for summer and only £32
Vintage Champagne:
Pierre Moncuit Brut Millesime 2004. If you know and love Bollinger's La Grande Annee then give this a try. At just £50 a bottle this is seriously good value for a vintage; toasted brioche and a slight sweetness combine to make for an excellent special occassion drink.
Champagne Geoffroy Extra Brut Millesime 2004. Toast, butter, vanilla. Rich and smooth. What more could you want? A cracking vintage champagne for only £60
Our sparkling wines from around the world:
England - Shawsgate Brut 2004 and Brut Rose 2008. Framlingham's very own fizz! Surprising and delicious and only £22 per bottle
Canada - Peller Estates Ice Cuvee. Yes, the Canadians make wine too and it really is different. Sparkling wine enhanced with a dosage of Icewine. This is undeniably sweet, and makes for a perfect aperitif (£23)
Australia - d'Arenberg DADD. Exceptional sparkling wine from this great Australian producer with a sense of humour (£23)
Spain -
Massard Cava Brut Nature (£11.50). Great value and full of flavour. On the sweeter end of the Cava spectrum.
Torello Brut (£14.50) a superb premium Cava. Dry and with hints of brioche.
Italy -
Vanzella Per Esempio Vino Spumante (£9). Great value rose fizz from a former tour de France yellow jersey wearer!
Scandolera DOC Prosecco (£10). Smooth and easy drinking Prosecco which was all the rage in the Soho Theatre Bar where I first came across it. None of the synthetic 'pear drop' taste one associates with inferior Proseccos here!
Costadila Organic (£12.50). Actually this is a non-sparkling Prosecco. Unfiltered, authentic with a real rural flavour, almost like a perry or cider from Somerset! Must be consumed chilled.
Garbara DOCG Valdobbiadene (£13). Another step up. From grapes grown in what is widely regarded as the best Prosecco region in Italy.
The Framlingham Wine Shop
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I am a Senior Account Supervisor with Central Communication Agency, a student led student run public relations agency for clients local to Ellensburg, WA. I thought that it would be a good experience to know both leadership and membership. At the time I didn't realize how right I was. Being a Senior Account Supervisor … Continue reading Experience Is Key
Marriage in crisis
A famous saying is: If at first you don't succeed try, try again. Is this really the saying we want to go by – Wouldn't you want to try and fix mistakes, and understand the problems before jumping back into the saddle? Where has problem solving gone? According to verywell problem solving has … Continue reading Marriage in crisis
3 reasons why all Public Relations degrees should require practical experience
People can attend a university for 4 years and take their required classes, and they might have entry level experience, and a knowledge pool that many aren't experienced to draw from. 1) Practice makes perfect To draw from a knowledge pool knowledge must be improved and practiced to the point that memory can be accessed and … Continue reading 3 reasons why all Public Relations degrees should require practical experience
PR Questions and Family
Around the world there is one bond that ties everyone, that bond is the bond of family. When many people grow up they have dreams of being a police officer, a doctor, a pro athlete, or a teacher. I know for a fact that I never showed any interest in Public Relations as … Continue reading PR Questions and Family
Learning Shlearning
How do you communicate? Is it with words, with meanings, with pictures? Words are associated with meanings. When you see an object a word comes to mind, for each of us there are words that pertain to items and meanings. We live in a world of words, each and every one of us shares that … Continue reading Learning Shlearning


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My girlfriend is always stealing my t-shirts and sweaters… But if I take one of her dresses, suddenly "we need to talk".
I have never understood why women love cats. Cats are independent, they don't listen, they don't come in when you call, they like to stay out all night, and when they're home they like to be left alone and sleep. In other words, every quality that women hate in a man, they love in a cat.
To be happy with a man, you must understand him a lot and love him a little. To be happy with a woman, you must love her a lot and not try to understand her at all.
My girlfriend left me because she couldn't handle my OCD. I told her to close the door five times on her way out.
Love is the triumph of imagination over intelligence.
And in her smile I see something more beautiful than the stars.
My girlfriend was complaining last night that I never listen to her. Or something like that…
Can I borrow a kiss? I promise I'll give it back.
Is your name Wi-Fi? Because I'm feeling a connection.
Introducing myself to new boyfriends parents: "Hi, I usually don't make it this far."
My love for you is like dividing by zero – it cannot be defined.
I like Jesus but he loves me, so it's awkward.
Do you love me because I am beautiful or I am I beautiful because you love me?
Love is not the number of times you kissed her, but the number of moments you were dying to kiss her.
My parents won't say which of their six kids they love the best, but they have told me I finished just out of the top five.
We come to love not by finding a perfect person… but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.
"Hi, I'm writing a phone book, can I have your number?"
Never laugh at your girlfriends choices… your one of them.
Love's a lot like a bullet in that the exit usually causes the most damage.
I always wanted to marry an Archeologist. The older I would get, the more interested she would become!
I am not a vegetarian because I love animals. I am a vegetarian because I hate plants.
You give me Epsilon, I give you Delta. Together, we find limits.
My girlfriend told me she was leaving me because I keep pretending to be a Transformer. I said, "No, wait! I can change."
How can you be so sad when you are so beautiful?
Can I have your picture so I can show Santa what I want for Christmas?
Beauty is only skin deep …but ugly goes all the way to the bone!
I love the F5 key. It´s just so refreshing.
Women might be able to fake orgasms. But men can fake a whole relationship.
My boyfriend said he didn't have a date that same day I caught him eating one.
I'm sorry I wasn't part of your past, can I make it up by being in your future?


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Template talk:User Country/List of countries
Sorry but isn't Iceland grassy, and Greenland icy??? --70pxFile:Spr 3e 132.gifTheryguy512 File:Trozeiani025.gif 22:04, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
- Both I guess. Tina δ♫ 22:09, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
- Well, I guess that Iceland is warmer than any other place that has a similar latitude. However, I still think Arcticuno fits for representing Iceland since it is near the Arctic Circle.--Pokencyclopedia 22:35, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
Um, though this may be stupid, I saw that Ireland's Coat of Arms has a harp on it. Though it's not an animal, how about the Mew Harp Picture??? Though, I do think that Shaymin idea is very clever, since leprechauns are from Ireland, and they are green and sharp. Nice Idea, Pokencyclopedia! --70pxFile:Spr 3e 132.gifTheryguy512 File:Trozeiani025.gif 22:11, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
- I wasn't even thinking about leprechauns when I picked Shaymin...--Pokencyclopedia 22:35, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
- I dunno. Anime screenshots aren't really preferred for userboxes... and lol what do you mean by 'Nice idea, Tina'? XD; I don't remember doing anything, lol. Tina δ♫ 22:15, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
Oh, sorry! I thought that it was you who made that edit. In that case, thank you, Pokencyclopedia! --70pxFile:Spr 3e 132.gifTheryguy512 File:Trozeiani025.gif 22:16, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
A Unicorn!?!? Why not a moose (Stantler)! Canada is more famous for moose than unicorns!!! --70pxFile:Spr 3e 132.gifTheryguy512 File:Trozeiani025.gif 00:41, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
- But the Canadian coat of arms has a Unicorn on it.--Pokencyclopedia 00:57, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
- Yea, but most people don't know the flag. I live in the U.S., I don't know the flag, and when I think of Canada, I think of moose. --70pxFile:Spr 3e 132.gifTheryguy512 File:Trozeiani025.gif 01:01, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
- I said the Coat of Arms not the flag. But, if you want Stantler, go right ahead and change it.--Pokencyclopedia 12:14, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
- Yea, but most people don't know the flag. I live in the U.S., I don't know the flag, and when I think of Canada, I think of moose. --70pxFile:Spr 3e 132.gifTheryguy512 File:Trozeiani025.gif 01:01, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
Okay, well, I changed it to Stantler. --70pxFile:Spr 3e 132.gifTheryguy512 File:Trozeiani025.gif 14:51, 9 December 2007 (UTC)
uhm. can I argue that moose (Elg) is what Norway is most known for too (can't think of anything else) and perhaps Ursaring can be Grizzly-bear for Canada? ~ZaphodBeeblebrox 21:21, 28 October 2009 (UTC)
North & South Korea
What are we going to do with these countries? One idea that I had was going for symbols to represent Korea being divided between Communism and Capitalism, but the problem with that would be coming up with a Pokémon that can represent capitalism (we already have Grumpig for User Communist). At the moment, I picked Laturn to represent North Korea because the North Korea Coat of Arms has a hydroelectric plant on it. The South Korean Coat of arms has a taeguk symbol and five stylized petals of a Hibiscus syriacus. Anyone else have any good ideas?--Pokencyclopedia 12:15, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
- Do we need a template for North Korea? Only one person has a computer there, his name is Kim Il-Sung and he isn't a member here. --Maxim 12:33, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
- You didn't get the joke, right? Kim Il-Sung is North Korea's ruler. He doesn't even allow North Koreans to have computers. They are not only too poor for that, but they're also forbidden from many things (do you think there are shops in North Korea, if yes, then you are wrong). It's because North Korea is so fuckin' totalitarian country.
Fine, I got rid of the one for North Korea. Now what Pokémon can we use to represent Korea as a whole?--Pokencyclopedia 20:41, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
- Tiger is a national animal of the whole Korea. Korean Football Association uses tiger as the association crest. --Ksiom 09:09, 26 October 2008 (UTC)
What does Poland have to do with Togekiss?
And why is Transylvania listed, it's not a country. It's a part of Romania. And I don't see a template for Romania. --Maxim 12:29, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
- Well, I was quite shocked with that Togekiss - I also think that Togekiss is not so appropriate; Whatsmore, Polish flag's official colors are not pure "white and red", but #E9E8E7 and #D4213D, respectively. Piotr mil 20:27, 9 December 2007 (UTC)
|This user comes from Poland.
...And no tag for Cuba either?
Before I considered doing a tag for Cuba, I looked it up on Wikipedia and it stated that the Cuban government "represses free expression by limiting access to the Internet." How limited is this? Is Cuba's national legislature the only people that own computers?--Pokencyclopedia 22:56, 8 December 2007 (UTC)
- Yea, I tried thinking about one for Cuba a few days ago....and the flag and Coat of Arms have no animals on them. --70pxFile:Spr 3e 132.gifTheryguy512 File:Trozeiani025.gif 14:44, 9 December 2007 (UTC)
- How about Unown Q to represent the key on the coat of arms?--Pokencyclopedia 16:36, 9 December 2007 (UTC)
Well here are the possibilities:
- A Key
- A Tree
- A rising sun
- Cherries
What one should we pick??? --70pxFile:Spr 3e 132.gifTheryguy512 File:Trozeiani025.gif 20:04, 9 December 2007 (UTC)
Wait... cherries= Cherubi. --File:Ani383MS.gifGroudon465File:Ani201TMS.gifTalk | DecksFile:Ani133MS.gif 21:35, 19 December, 2007 (UTC)
Yea, that's what I thought, too. Do you want to make the template or do you want me to? File:Ani234MS.gifMERRY File:Ani385MS.gif CHRISTMASFile:Ani225MS.gif 21:40, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
I'll Make it. File:Ani234MS.gifMERRY File:Ani385MS.gif CHRISTMASFile:Ani225MS.gif 21:52, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
|This user comes from Cuba.
File:Ani234MS.gifMERRY File:Ani385MS.gif CHRISTMASFile:Ani225MS.gif 22:39, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
- Cough...* I was born in Brazil but I currently live in Portugal. *Cough...* Can anybody help me? Here's what I got:
|This user comes from Portugal.
There are no codfish Pokémon! I also thought about the endangered Iberian lynx
CAN ANYONE HELP ME? Who does this guy think he is? Uxie wisdom δ 22:42, 9 December 2007 (UTC)
Well, the Coat of Arms has a red and a green string/rope thing.....Deoxys Maybe? I'll make a template. File:Ani234MS.gifMERRY File:Ani385MS.gif CHRISTMASFile:Ani225MS.gif 21:52, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
Here ya go!:
|This user comes from Portugal.
File:Ani234MS.gifMERRY File:Ani385MS.gif CHRISTMASFile:Ani225MS.gif 22:14, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
Thanks a lot! Just better put the official colors:
|This user comes from Portugal.
Who does this guy think he is? Uxie wisdom δ 12:12, 20 December 2007 (UTC)
I'm changing Blaziken on Egypt to Unown (hyroglyphics). --File:Ani383MS.gifGroudon465File:Ani201TMS.gifTalk | DecksFile:Ani133MS.gif 21:38, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
Good Idea. File:Ani234MS.gifMERRY File:Ani385MS.gif CHRISTMASFile:Ani225MS.gif 21:40, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
Unown has been changed to Luxray. I think it should be Mew. In ancient Egypt, people worshipped cats, and not only is Mew a cat, it's a cat of legend. Flyingtypefan 06:07, 7 May 2010 (UTC)
Natu for New Zealand
I used Natu to represtent New Zealand, since it looks a little bit like a kiwi, the national icon of New Zealand. If anybody can think of a more appropriate Pokémon to represent New Zealand, feel free to change it. 3190 02:58, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
Well, before I saw this Natu on NZ thing, I had Shellder. My Dad says that NZ has the best oysters, and so I put Shellder. But I don't want to change it.--Pokelova 20:13, 16 December 2008 (UTC)
- Shellder sounds good, although I think New Zealand's more famous for its exotic bird life than for its seafood. Doduo's Origin section mentions a couple of native New Zealand birds, so we could change it to that. How many other New Zealanders are on this wiki? Bardock 10:38, 14 January 2009 (UTC)
- Not many. 6 maybe--Pokelova 19:19, 14 January 2009 (UTC)
- Just thought I'd add that Natu's Origin section states that it is based off of a Parrot. Weird--Pokelova 19:25, 14 January 2009 (UTC)
Bhutan and India
Bhutan should be represented by a Dragon-type Pokémon like Dragonite instead of the Ampharos (if there are any Takin-like Pokémon there then they should represent Bhutan). Also, India should be represented by a Tiger-like Pokémon.■ maria-williams ■ 11:30, 18 February 2009 (UTC)
- A Gyarados for Bhutan? or a Rayquaza? The dragon in the flag of Bhutan is not a bipedal.. An Arcanine for India, I guess. ►Ҝəυzø8 11:39, 18 February 2009 (UTC)
- Rayquaza I guess. As for Arcanine for India, isn't it more dog-like than tiger-like?--■ maria-williams ■ 12:14, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
- Raikou (or the other beasts)! Or wynaut a tiger cat? =P ►Ҝəυzø8 12:19, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
- Meditite/Medicham or Arbok is perfect for India. J-J-M 22:42, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
- Raikou would not be bad either. Most of the countries listed here have something related to their national animals. As for the Medi-s, they are more associated with yoga which in turn is more associated with Hinduism. However, India is a secular country and so we should not put something representing only one among the hundreds of religions practiced in India. As for Arbok...I don't know. What relation does India have with a snake?--Sher-e-Bengal- 10:35, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
- Meditite/Medicham or Arbok is perfect for India. J-J-M 22:42, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
- Raikou (or the other beasts)! Or wynaut a tiger cat? =P ►Ҝəυzø8 12:19, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
- Rayquaza I guess. As for Arcanine for India, isn't it more dog-like than tiger-like?--■ maria-williams ■ 12:14, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
Europe Template
Why did the Europe Template I created get deleted? I know Europe isn't a country but some like myself would liek to put a "come's from Europe" template on their page. --File:Spr 3e 260.gifProf. Pine 16:01, 30 May 2009 (UTC)
- I can explain that since I'm the one who removed it: this user tag autocategorizes. For example, if some puts {{User Country|Australia}} on their userpage, then he will automatically be categorized in the category Users from Australia. Now, we don't have a category called "Users from Europe" - because that's not a country, as you pointed out yourself. That causes the nonexistent category to appear on the Wanted Categories list, which isn't good. That's the story. --electAbuzzzz 17:11, 30 May 2009 (UTC)
Ok, thx for the explanation! --File:Spr 3e 260.gifProf. Pine 10:48, 9 June 2009 (UTC)
Most Impressive!
I just want to say that the page of various country-related templates is very impressive. I enjoyed the obvious level of work put into getting everything right. Good job! - Nick15 03:35, 9 October 2009 (UTC)
Why exactly is england a Bronzong? I mean of all things, Bronzong? Thermorules123 16:55, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
Also, why doesn't Wales have one? It's fairly easy to think of a Pokémon for it, Charizard to go with the red dragon on the flag Thermorules123 17:02, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
- Yes that is odd, I would have thought England would be represented by a lion Pokemon (like in the coat of arms), or Yorterrie, the Yorkshire terrier. Norther Ireland also needs a template, as do the Crown Dependencies (Isle of Man, Jersey, and Guernsey), and all the Overseas Territories. XVuvuzela2010X 17:12, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
- Is it OK to just add countries? XVuvuzela2010X 17:15, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
- Dunno, but you're right with the lion, any ideas for a Pokémon? Thermorules123 17:18, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
- Well its a yellow lion in the Coat of arms, so a shiny Luxray could do. XVuvuzela2010X 17:23, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
- Dunno, but you're right with the lion, any ideas for a Pokémon? Thermorules123 17:18, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
- Is it OK to just add countries? XVuvuzela2010X 17:15, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
An Idea for Tricolour Flags
For example, they could look like this;
This user comes from Ireland.
This user comes from South Ossetia
They look much better in a userbox, which is where most users have their tags anyway;
XVuvuzela2010X 18:23, 27 December 2010 (UTC)
Unused Countries
If a Country does not have a Bulbapedia user, should it be added? Or should we wait until a user from that country joins Bulbapedia? XVuvuzela2010X 16:41, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
- Doesn't matter too much now, I made a page for them. XVuvuzela2010X 00:16, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
The Pokémon for Egypt should be Cofagrigus. Ancient Egypt, you know. Wildgoose December 17, 2011 1:22 p. m. ET
- Makes sense, and Shinx, Luxio or Luxray have absolutely no relation to the Sphinx anyway. If no-one opposes, it can be changed. Vuvuzela2010 Δ 18:32, 17 December 2011 (UTC)
Could someone please replace it with this one? Both the colours and Pokemon represent it better.
|This user comes from Slovakia.
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Being a wedding MC was a lot of fun, both times. I received a lot of compliments and was told by several people that I should be either a professional MC (I'm not sure that there is such an occupation, at least not for me around here) or a stand up comedian (more likely but still not probable). As my wife has said, "it's a good thing that she's around to deflate my ego after these events" because my head gets pretty big. But I think one of the reasons that I've been successful in those experiences is because of something that I came to understand and believe very early on. It's not about me. It's about them.
I had in my mind a very clear idea of the app I wanted to design for this course. I knew what I wanted it to look like and I knew what I wanted it to do. But the most important thing that this course taught was not "what makes a good design". Instead it was "can you roll feedback into your design". Many of the features that were, for me, absolutely indispensable never made it into my final design because the users that I was interviewing didn't want/like/need them. And this taught me a valuable lesson. Unless you're your own customer, why are you making a product for you?
It's a common issue. Designers and creative personalities constantly build what they want without ever thinking to ask people what they want. These people seem to be wearing the same sort of blinders that you see on a horse. They don't look around them. They move forward in a seeming blind fury, so focused on their idea that they don't ever imagine that anyone would possibly have anything to offer their cause. This is a huge mistake. Huge.
And it's a mistake we've all made. We've all made the assumption that our way is the best way but in business, at its core, it's really not about you. It's about your customers. It's about your clients. Unless you're rich, it has nothing to do with you. And if you're rich, well then don't worry about it.


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"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome."
The winter months are coming to a close...
We can feel it in the density of the air, in the energy of the animals, and in the light that now continues to seep through our windows well into the afternoon and evening. With the spring comes the natural inclination to purge, eliminate, and clear out. All of the sudden so many of us are overcome with this need to get all the junk out and focus on rejuvinating. Anybody else share my sentiments?
Why? Becuase the spring is a season that is naturally focused on two things: detoxifying our bodies of all the heavy foods we ate during the cold months and restimulating our bodies' natural ability to burn all that fat we stored for winter. This is natural, so do not worry. Most people gain around five pounds of 'winter comfort".
I highly recommend doing a mini cleanse, detox and restart program. This doesn't mean just juice for weeks on end or eating minimal amounts to 'detox' the body. This means eating a bounty of whole foods and finding a system that works for you. One that is filled with nutrient-dense superfoods to give your body the strength it needs to totally and completely cleanse. This is the ultimate time to press the reset button and I would love to help you on this journey, so today I'm sharing my Spring Glow Package! I'm not only talking about food here, but incorporate the mind and spirit into all that I do, as I believe food is only secondary to how our mind functions. Click HERE to book your Free 20 Discovery Session + Spring Glow Session //
Here are some awesome supplementary tips to start boosting your body's natural cleansing abilities and give it that rejuvenation its dying for today:
*Incorporate bitter roots into your diet to clean out all that stored mucus on the intestines and sinuses. I love sprinkling farm fresh salads with radishes and sprouts.
*Help promote the fertilization of good bacteria in your colon by eating seasonal leafy greens and sprouts. A healthy colon will help escort everything out in a more timely fashion ;).
*Show your kidneys and liver some LOVE by drinking lemon water in the morning and supplementing with turmeric.
*Detoxify the lymphatic system with berries, cherries, and cranberries. The lymphatic system is responsible for handling all of the toxins that come from both external (from food, air, etc.) and internal (from metabolic processes) sources, in addition to taking all of the junk away from our tissues and neutralizing it. The enzymes and acids in these fruits work hard to cleanse every nook and cranny of your lymph.
*Start to eliminate foods from your diet that are associated with the winter months – foods that are heavy and hard to digest, foods that are fatty, sour, and sweet. Instead, incorporate more foods into your diet that are dry, heating, light, and energizing to balance out the cool, wet, mucky season.
*Get OUTSIDE and get MOVING! Spend some time in the fresh air while building some heat in your body. Support the elimination of toxins through movement and sweat. I love the grounding component of Yoga and the metabolism-boosting properties that comes from building those lean muscles! Walk, run, bike, hoola hoop, you name it. Energize the body and reconnect with the outdoors.
*Invest in a dry brush and start exfoliating. Dry brush exfoliation is an amazing health practice that helps promote circulation, detoxification, and relaxation. Not to mention it will leave your skin GLOWING.
*Bring your thoughts away from negativity and focus on incorporating positive pshycology techniques into your life. Every morning write down 5 things you are grateful for and why. Gratitude lifts the spirit by taking all that negative energy away from you and filling it back up with positivity. Bring that lightness with you throughout your day.
I work 1-1 with women just like you all over the world to help optimize their health, reach goals, feel and look amazing! If you would like further help with your health and don't know where to start, or a FREE 20 minute Discovery session with me to see if we would be a good team, than please send me an e-mail or contact me HERE to chat about how we can work together and take the first step to make this your healthiest and happiest year.


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We're back! In our first episode of the academic year and third Alternative to Woman's Hour, Chantelle discusses her experiences of partial privilege whilst her partner was receiving cancer treatment in private hospitals, Saskia shares some questionable fashion finds during her trip to Paris, and we end with a good old rant about the state of UK TV dramas and their obsession with white middle-class women with short brown hair and weird families. Ranting, swearing and laughing, we're ready for another year of thinking sociologically as we attempt to survive society!
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Washington's Iraq "Victory"
Washington's Iraq "Victory"
The citizens of the United States still do not know why their government destroyed Iraq. "National Security" will prevent them from ever knowing. "National Security" is the cloak behind which hides the crimes of the US government.
US, UK create joint team to prepare for air strikes in Iraq – report
Iraq crisis: West must take up Tehran's offer to block an Isis victory
World View: Extremists have a grip on the country as Sunni Muslims decide that the jihadists are preferable to persecution by the official Iraqi army
US Considering Talks With Iran on Iraq Security
Iraqi, Syrian governments begin joint airstrikes against ISIL
The Syrian government has begun coordinated airstrikes with the Iraqi government against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), AFP reports.
ISIS Forces Seize NW Iraq City of Tal Afar
The forces of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have seized yet another city in northwestern Iraq today, this time overrunning the ethnic Turkomen city of Tal Afar, just west of Mosul.
Iraq Air Strikes Drive Civilians Into Kurdish Territory
US Begins Partial Evacuation of Baghdad Embassy
Pentagon Sends More Troops to Secure Embassy Grounds
Tony Blair: west must intervene in Iraq
Ex-PM says allies should consider military options short of sending troops after denying 2003 invasion led to Isis crisis
Obama Laments the Cynicism HE Created
America to Watch Entanglement in Iraq's Bloody Saga
Shut Off Looms as Ukraine Ends Russia Gas Talks Without a Deal
Ukraine Energy Minister Insists Govt Ready for Full Shutoff
Kenya attack: gunmen kill at least 48 people
Militants struck in coastal town of Mpeketoni while cafes and bars were packed with people watching the World Cup
The Battle for Iraq Is a Saudi War on Iran
Why the ISIS invasion of Iraq is really a war between Shiites and Sunnis for control of the Middle East. Such a setback for Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has been the dream of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah for years. He has regarded Maliki as little more than an Iranian stooge, refusing to send an ambassador to Baghdad and instead encouraging his fellow rulers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) — Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman — to take a similar standoff-ish approach.
Lavrov: Iraq developments show total failure of American-British 'adventure'
The events in Iraq are a result of the actions carried out by the US and the UK, and the situation has spiraled out of control, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told journalists.
Major General says going into Iraq was a "gargantuan" mistake we will be dealing with for 50 years
A SENIOR military figure says the UK's intervention in Iraq was a "strategic error of gargantuan proportions".
'Iraq chaos is Tony Blair's legacy': Intervention by ex-PM in 2003 destabilised the country and left it open to extremism, says Home Office minister
The disaster unfolding in Iraq was branded 'Tony Blair's legacy' last night as Britain ruled out military intervention.
Lethal legacy of Iraq crime
Aside from the tens of thousands killed directly by Western troops in Operation Shock and Awe or the 2004 destruction of Fallujah, deliberate US policy aimed at dividing opposition to their military blitzkrieg sparked a sectarian war pitting Sunni against Shia which has hardly abated since.
Blaming Obama for Iraq's Chaos
As Islamic militants gain ground in Iraq, Official Washington's neocons and the mainstream media are blaming President Obama for ending the U.S. military occupation, but they ignore their own role in destabilizing Iraq with the 2003 invasion
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Drivers involved in traffic accidents are required under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario section 199,1 to report an accident when; The damage in the accident is apparently more than two thousand ($2000) dollars Someone is hurt, or There is damage to highway property The driver, owner or the person in charge of the vehicle must report the accident forthwith to the police. Forthwith means; right away, within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of the accident, meaning you must report the accident as soon as you reasonably can. Penalty for Failing to Report an Accident is; A fine up to one thousand ($1000.00) dollars Three (3) demerit points A conviction registered on the driving abstract for 3 years. A dramatic increase in insurance rates; Contact us today to find out more…
199 Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990
- . Every person in charge of a motor vehicle or street car who is directly or indirectly involved in an accident shall, if the accident results in personal injuries or in damage to property apparently exceeding an amount prescribed by regulation, report the accident forthwith to the nearest police officer and furnish him or her with the information concerning the accident as may be required by the officer under subsection (3). R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 199 (1); 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table. Officer may direct person to report accident at another location (1.1) If, on reporting the accident to the nearest police officer under subsection (1), the person is directed by the officer to report the accident at a specified location, the person shall not furnish the officer described in subsection (1) with the information concerning the accident but shall forthwith attend at the specified location and report the accident there to a police officer and furnish him or her with the information concerning the accident as may be required by the officer under subsection (3). 1997, c. 12, s. 15; 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table. Where person unable to report (2) Where the person is physically incapable of making a report and there is another occupant of the motor vehicle, the occupant shall make the report. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8,.
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Photos, stories and advice about Sosua and local Dominican women you can meet when you are here. Read the latest news in Sosua. If you love Dominican girls, this is the website to visit until you get back here. Dominican Republic women rule!
@all thanks for all the great Intel and pics. Yall got me seriously considering Angeles City. Gonna start researching.
All from social media except the girl with the red lipstick. I suck at takin pix and always get caught in the moment and forget. #2-3 & 4 are the sisters.
Looks like I may be going to Angeles city in may of 2019 for 2 weeks. Found flight as low as $566 in April with only one layover flying out of san francisco. Bucket list. was gonna do Pattaya and Angeles city, but all that i have been reading about Angeles city, why do Pattaya?
3rd Picture was a straight freak.... She stayed all night and was down for whatever whenever... Even pulled out her cell because she wanted me to record her sucking my D. She has nice small body, nice tits.. And is also cool... Supposedly her and the sister hang out alot at the ABC and don't really frequent the discos as much... Also claims to have a military US boyfriend so maybe that's why you don't see her out..i got the number if you want.
What are the prices like in AC?
Here is the best hotel in Angeles City if you don't mind spending some money.....https://www.abchotel.ph/


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Do UK authorities have access to data about the arrival and departure of people within the Schengen area?
Do UK authorities have access to data about the arrival and departure of people within the Schengen area? [closed]
closed as unclear what you're asking by Michael Hampton, user 56513, Giorgio, Karlson, Ali Awan Jan 3 at 16:28
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Not even Schengen nations have access to these data! That's why they stamp on entry and exit. Each Schengen nation only has electronic records about entries and exits from Schengen via its own borders. Otherwise, they have to look at your stamps.
There is provision to share when visas are issued (via the Visa Information System), but the UK does not participate. And there is provision to share some information regarding entry refusals and deportations via the Schengen Information System. However, the UK only participates in sharing of information regarding wanted criminals and missing persons.


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01843 260599
Pierremont roofing is experienced in installing flat roofs on all types of buildings including homes, extensions, industrial units, shops, offices and schools.
We also undertake repairs to flat roofs.
The high performance flat roofing systems used by Pierremont Roofing are designed to meet the exacting standards of local authorities and other public sector organisations. The flat roofing materials employed are among the most advanced available and are specially formulated for the UK climate.
Pierremont Roofing are approved contractors for Cromar Pro GRP Firbreglass. Every Pro GRP installation comes with a 25 year manufacures guarantee. GRP Firbreglass is formed in-situ to give a continuous and highly durable weatherproof layer that will exclude water and maintain a superb appearance for the lifetime of the building.
Pierremont roofing are approved by Firestone RubberCover EPDM, which is a highly durable and long-lasting rubber roof solution offering one of the highest levels of waterproofing on the market.
Our Three or two layer high performace torch on felt flat roof systems come with 10, 15 and 20 year manufactures guarantees, which provide a cost effective and reliable way of protecting your domestic or commercial property.
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Tanner main number: 770.812.9666
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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a slow and progressive circulation disorder. It may involve disease in any of the blood vessels outside of the heart and diseases of the lymph vessels – the arteries, veins or lymphatic vessels. Organs supplied by these vessels – such as the brain, heart, and legs – may not receive adequate blood flow for ordinary function. However, the legs and feet are most commonly affected, thus the name peripheral artery disease.
The terms "peripheral artery disease," "peripheral vascular disease" and "peripheral arterial disease" are often used interchangeably. In the United States, about 10 million people have peripheral artery disease. It is frequently found in people with coronary artery disease, because atherosclerosis, which causes coronary artery disease, is a widespread disease of the arteries.
There are two main goals for treatment of PAD: control the symptoms and halt the progression of the disease to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other complications.
A common treatment for PAD is peripheral arterial angioplasty and stenting. With angioplasty, a long, hollow tube called a catheter is used to create a larger opening in an artery to increase blood flow. Angioplasty may be performed in many of the arteries in the body, including the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart.
Do not eat or drink after midnight. Medications prescribed by your doctor may be taken with sips of water unless otherwise directed. If the procedure is scheduled for the afternoon, you may be allowed to have an early liquid breakfast (juice, tea, broth, water, etc.) prior to 7 a.m. Many patients are able to return home the same day as the procedure, but you should arrange to have someone available to drive you home.
The procedure can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour.
Minor bruising and a small lump or knot (smaller than a quarter) at the insertion site are normal and expected after a catheterization. This should go away in two-to-six weeks. Check the site occasionally for oozing, swelling or enlarging lump/knot. This is an indication that you are bleeding internally or externally. If this occurs, your physician should be called immediately and you should lay down flat and have someone apply firm pressure on and above the puncture site for 15 to 20 minutes.
Should swelling and bleeding continue as you press, you need to reposition the point of pressure slightly and follow any further instructions your physician has given you. If bleeding persists, you should call 911.
The soreness and bruising should disappear within two weeks. It is normal for the site to feel tender for about a week.
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EIT Climate-KIC in Finland
The Climate-KIC Nordic team is based in Copenhagen. We accelerate climate innovation in the Nordics working with partners all over the region.
EIT Climate-KIC supports innovation, research and entrepreneurial programmes directly and through local partners. Innovators in Finland are encouraged to apply to the following:
- Innovation – EIT Climate-KIC offers the full innovation pipeline. Support for climate innovation within the EIT Climate-KIC community in Finland is managed jointly by EIT Climate-KIC Nordics and our partner Aalto University
- EIT Climate-KIC also works with Aalto University to offer a Master label programme. The Master label programme may soon be offered through Helsinki University as well
- Entrepreneurship – we run the EIT Climate-KIC cleantech accelerator, the Greenhouse pre-incubation programme as well as the annual green business idea competition Climate Launchpad in collaboration with Aalto University.
- Climathon – we encourage Finnish cities to host this annual 24 hour hackathon – register your interest here!
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Gold (n) Wellth Bliss Balls
These vegan bliss balls are a delicious little 'treat' containing power packed ingredients & no refined sugar! Whether you enjoy a couple upon rising, or need a mid-day recharge, this bliss ball has been thoughtfully curated to bring a little wellth to your day to day grind.
what you'll need:
- 3/4 cup dark cacao nibs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 1/2 cups pitted medjool dates
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup smooth almond butter
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup warm h20
the steps:
- Pulse cacao nibs in a food processor until very finely ground. Transfer to a shallow bowl & set aside.
- Pulse coconut, almonds, & cashews in food processor until you achieve a coarse consistency. Transfer to a medium bowl.
- Pulse dates until finely chopped. Scrape down sides of bowl & add chia seeds. With the motor running, slowly incorporate 1/4 cup of hot water & process until you achieve a paste.
- Add almond butter, ginger, turmeric, and salt; process until smooth. Add coconut mixture and pulse until just combined.
- Firmly press 1 tbsp. of the dough into balls, then roll in reserved chopped cacao nibs, pressing slightly to adhere. Place in the freezer on a plate or flat surface to firm, for about 20 minutes.
- Store in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 7 days or in the freezer for a month; make large batches to store snacks ahead of time.
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Natural stones are one of the most versatile elements available for any landscape makeover. Not only do landscaping rocks add texture and contrast, but they can be used in numerous ways to improve on the overall function and appearance of any yard by adding structure, contrast and serving as durable ground-cover without requiring much maintenance from the get-go. We offer a wide variety of field stones and boulders from basketball size to over 4000 pounds. We can also drill your boulder to create a natural water feature. And yes we do deliver!
We have natural and cut flagstone steps available in a variety of colors and sizes. These can be used for walkways or an accent for your flower beds.
Flagstone is an all natural stone used for walk-ways, patios and paving. We offer two colors of flagstone as well as various thicknesses from Tennessee and Oklahoma.
3" to 10" multi-colored extra large river rock that can be used for dry creek beds, flower bed accents, borders, erosion control and drainage issues. Stone is an effective mulch for plants because it helps prevent evaporation from the soil surface and, unlike mulch, isn't prone to moving because of wind.
Two to six inch sized stones collected from streams in Tennessee. Used as borders along flower beds and walkways as well as water features, drainage swells and dry ditches.


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USCIS Unveils its Redesigned Website Today
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has unveiled its re-designed website today. The re-designed USCIS website looks pretty impressive and definitely seems more user-friendly and navigable at first glance than its previous website.
The new Customer Tools section makes it a lot easier for users to navigate and find what they are looking for right on the USCIS homepage and users can check filing fees, file an application online, check the case status, as well as sign up for updates.
My Case Status has replaced the Case Status Online and a new option has been added for users to receive alerts through text messages sent to their phones. This way, users that sign up for text alerts will get a text message letting them know when an update has been made to their case.
My Case Status feature has been greatly enhanced and provides information to users about their individual case as well for the first time gives users access to national volumes and trends associated with key immigration petitions. This feature will, no doubt, greatly improve user satisfaction as it gives users a better understanding of what to expect in terms of processing times and is a step by the agency towards greater transparency.
My Case Status provides information to users on:
- what processing step their case is in;
- where that particular step falls in the process as a whole;
- national goals and average processing times; and
- specific processing time for the office where their case is spending.
The Where to Start section on the left side of the homepage is another useful feature that helps users to find content more easily and a provides a one-stop shop for immigration purposes. The feature enables users to retrieve the eligibility criteria and application procedure for the immigration procedure sought.
The Forms tab too is more user focused and rather than simply listing form numbers, the re-designed dashboard categorizes forms by areas such as Employment based forms, Green card based forms, or Citizenship and Naturalization based forms.
All in all, a thumbs up for the redesigned USCIS website which seems more user-friendly, easier to navigate, and less overwhelming for users.


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You know you've not had enough sleep when…
- You move a Lucozade bottle cap around the table and expect the cursor to move around the screen with it.
- You try to use the graphics tablet's pen on the mouse mat.
- You can't understand why either of these techniques isn't working.


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Our Four Step Guide to Mastering the Seating Chart
An interesting thing about everyone you love: they may not love each other. Now, this could be because they don't know each other or because they are holding on to a long standing grudge about a microwave (cc: Donna Meagle #parksandrecforever) but either way, interpersonal relationships play a vital role in setting a seating chart for your wedding. While it may prove to be a difficult task, we know you can and will create the most amazing seating chart this side of the Mississippi especially when you follow our fool proof plan.
Step 1: Organize this RSVPs.
Get your RSVPS sorted in a way that allows you to easily organize your guest list by categories (your family, your grooms family, co-workers, friends, etc) before you get to placing folks. Whether you're using an online tool (like this one from The Knot) or a simple Excel spreadsheet, get everyone organized before moving on to step two! ALD brides have our (not bragging by pretty phenomenal) client portal which easily organizes your guest list and sets up an easy seating chart for you to plug and play. Either way, you'll be thankful to have a clear list of who is invited, who has accepted your invitation and all of their contact information.
Step 2: Set up your seating chart!
Work with your venue to know how many tables you have to play with and how many seats will be at each table (side note: 72" round tables - your typical banquet table - that "seat eight" can fit up to ten so you may have some wiggle room. Alternatively, if you're working with a 60" round, six people is really the ideal number, and eight could feel cramped. Ask your rental company or venue what the absolute maximum is for each table.) If you are a hard copy person, you can create poster boards with tables and sticky notes to represent guests. Alternatively, set up your "tables" in that Excel spreadsheet. Start simple by designating tables that are just groom's family, just bride's family before worrying about "mixed-group" tables. A note to our perfectionist brides: tables do not need to have the same number of folks at them, so don't worry about sticking a random person at your groom's co-workers table just so you have an even 8 or 10 guests.
This is also the step to think about the physical placement of those tables in your venue space. Your college friends might love being right between the bar & the dance floor, where as your parents would rather be right up next to the Head Table so they can lovingly gaze at you all night. Consider things like distance to the restrooms and buffet lines for your guests who are older and may have mobility issues.
Step 3: Pair those familiar people up!
There will be some obvious choices, your aunts and uncles can all sit together, friends from your college workplace, people who know each other from whatever walk of life. If certain groups exceed one table, make sure to put them at tables near each other, they can have a little party corner! This is also the point to figure out if you care about where those folks sit once they're at the table. If so, identify that on a hard copy diagram for your venue coordinator or planner (lest we forget the near fiasco of Emily Gilmore's wedding). If not, the Excel list will work just fine!
Step 4: Fill in the gaps.
This is probably the hardest step because it makes you consider those previously mentioned "interpersonal relationships". This is when you are going to have to ask... "Who can deal with Nana's reminiscing?" or "Who will enjoy stories from my crazy college days?". Think of what each table will talk about and go from there. Personalities are sometimes easy to match up as well ie: this person is bright and bubbly and will help this quieter table loosen up and have fun! Just be careful to not try to match up folks who are totally opposite - your vegan, environmentalist, equality loving bestie may not fair so well against your Texan uncle who has a desire to "Make America Great Again". This is just like setting everyone you love up on the biggest blind date of their lives!
*BONUS STEP* Step 5: Forget the rest.
There will be a point where someone - whether it's your sister, bestie or the aforementioned Texan uncle - will ask you where they're sitting and try to make some suggestions. It's easy to get overwhelmed trying to meet everyone's needs and please everyone but that is not only impossible, but incredibly frustrating. Once you and your beau have set up a seating chart you are set on, stick with it and forget everyone else's opinion. You got this!
Hopefully these steps help you to create the ultimate party seating chart. As always, if you still have comments, let us know in the section below (how's that for a little Thursday rhyme?)!
Emma + Kaitlynn