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(An excerpt from Walking a Fine Line: Being Professional in the New Age, a book I wrote in the early 90′s that's been living in my closet.)
Once I had a client who was so dedicated to thinking positively that he suffered from major paranoia.
One day, he read that thoughts were powerful creative tools in some New Age book, and the next day, he was out of control. He had so much respect for the power of his negative thoughts that he was practically terrified of thinking.
If, for example, he was walking down the street and had a critical thought about himself, he felt sure that some attacker or mugger would pick up on his weakness and pounce on him instantly. If he planned an outdoor birthday party and was obsessing over the possibility of rain, he just knew that his negative expectations would whip a hurricane into shape.
When I suggested that he write down his negative reactions and associations to the positive thoughts he was trying to integrate so that we could learn more about the nature and the source of his unconscious fear-filled thoughts, he refused to do it. He was simply too afraid to write down his responses — for fear of giving them too much of his energy.
Convinced that every negative thought was instantly heard, processed and put into motion by the universe, this poor man was paralyzed with fear and an over-inflated sense of power. If his negative thoughts had any power in the beginning, they were given even more power by the time he was through with his doom-filled expectations.
Of course, this man's case was extreme, and the intensity of his fear a reflection of a deeper problem which required more than a few techniques in positive thinking to heal. Still, I have witnessed a similar kind of superstition surfacing among many New Age explorers.
Although much of what goes on in the "New Age" is less extreme than the one described, many people misunderstand and overestimate the powers of their thinking, and they do it so that the very tools meant to be supportive turn into something destructive. There is a very fine line between healthy mind work and rigid superstition.
If you are a spiritually oriented counselor, coach or teacher, and your clients'/students' attempts to think more lovingly or positively wind up giving them more stress than anything else, help them relax, reevaluate, and put things into the proper perspective — before you just tell them to "change their minds."
If they really want to understand how it all works, then let them know that the results they create in their lives are first of all, not purely their own creations. Remind them that we are co-creators here on earth, not the sole creators. No matter how much power their personal thoughts possess, they probably do not have as much power as they think they do — when they are in a panic state, that is. Their thoughts, for example, most definitely do not have enough impact to bring on a hurricane, or make it disappear for that matter.
Let them know that thinking highly and self-lovingly can enhance their lives tremendously. Emphasize that enhancing is not the same as controlling! Besides, what is the fun of being here if we can control the whole show? Where is the surprise, the suspense? Appeal to their sense of adventure.
Who knows? If they do their homework, they may end up being on a business trip to Utah when a hurricane strikes their home in Florida, or they may be able to get home just in time to save their cat and return to safety.
Or, they may have managed to buy a house especially designed to withstand the destructive force of hurricanes.
Even better, their high thinking my lead them into the very center of the hurricane with a camera. They may then be inspired to take the most artistic photographs ever taken of a hurricane which end up in National Geographic and launch a new career in photography. Anything is possible.
Still, no matter what they expect or fear, chances are pretty good that a hurricane is going to stick to its original agenda regardless of their thinking. If your clients/students have been carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders for a long time, your "disillusioning" news just might bring them the relief they need.
I do not underestimate the power of thought, and believe the results in our lives reflect the total of all the thoughts (feelings and attitudes) we've had up until now — in combination with the total of the thoughts (feelings and attitudes) of those around us.
Since we are talking about both conscious and unconscious thoughts, however, it is important that we fear none of our thoughts and are willing to look at the less fluffy ones lurking in the dark corners of our psyche. The thoughts your clients/students do not know they have or are trying to push away are the essential ones to see. It is safer to look at them than it is to ignore them.
If you can help your clients/students to perceive their most horrid thoughts as teachers, as the key-keepers to their human potential, the thoughts can reveal to them the old wounds in need of healing. When they can do this, things go a lot more smoothly. Thoughts will not go away by denying their existence or by forcing them back into the shadows with a shiny affirmation. Denial distorts and adds energy to the twisted version of the thoughts and only makes things worse.
As we encourage those we help to choose, energize and integrate higher thought forms or more positive attitudes, let us also be gentle and patient. Let us choose appropriate affirmations that match the moment instead of racing ahead to something none of us can relate to.
If it feels right, let clients/students affirm the following:
It is safe and innocent for me to have negative thoughts every once in a while.
I appreciate myself even when I forget to appreciate myself.
I am actually thinking much higher thoughts than I think I am.
I'm a human being, and I now allow myself to be a pain in the ass every once in a while.
God/dess loves me (or I love myself) even when I think negatively.
These are good places to start. If we expect our thinking to be absolutely "immaculate" from the start, we will never learn to love ourselves when we think we are unlovable. Loving myself even when I'm driving myself crazy, loving life even when it feels painful, loving another human being even when we are having an argument is the essence of living a spiritually successful life.


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Chemistry Nobel laureates improve microscopy
Eric Betzig, a physicist at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn, Va.; Stefan Hell, a physicist at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen, Germany; and W.E. Moerner, a physical chemist at Stanford University, have been awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing improved microscopy techniques. Due to resolution limits, traditional optical microscopes can only observe objects larger than 200 nanometers. Objects smaller than 200 nanometers, such as cells, can be viewed by electron microscopy, which requires killing the cells. The new fluorescence microscopy developed by the laureates overcomes traditional resolution limits, which allows for observation of small living objects such as cells and bacteria.
Source: Science News
Prosthetic hand improves sense of touch for amputees
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center have developed a prosthetic hand that revives the sense of touch in amputees. The prosthetic uses a computer to send signals to surgically implanted cuffs surrounding major nerve bundles in the arm to stimulate nerves in the arm and brain. These nerves in turn relay the signal to the brain, where they activate the area of the brain associated with the sense of touch. By varying the pattern and intensity of the signals, researchers allow patients to distinguish between different textures and pressures. Patients using the prosthetic also noted a decrease in phantom pain. The research related to this project is published online in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
Source: Science Daily
New links found between genetics and coffee
Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health and Brigham and Women's Hospital have discovered six new genetic variants that can be associated with regular coffee consumption. Of the six newly identified variants, two are related to caffeine metabolism, two are thought to affect the positive effects of caffeine, and two are related to glucose and lipid metabolism, which were not previously associated with caffeine. The variants provide evidence as to why people respond differently to caffeine, and suggest that people automatically moderate their coffee intake in order to maximize the positive effects dictated by genetic predisposition. The research also suggests that genetic factors associated with increased coffee consumption directly increases caffeine metabolism.
Source: Science Daily
Ocean warming significantly underestimated
Paul J. Durack of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, along with a team of researchers, has discovered that previous data regarding the change in ocean temperature is significantly inaccurate. The study concluded that the top 2,200 feet of the ocean has absorbed up to 58 percent more heat from 1970 to the mid-2000s than initially calculated. The researchers concluded that the lack of agreement arose due to inconsistent sampling of water temperatures in the Southern Hemisphere and a general lack of temperature data before 2004, when a worldwide system of autonomous floats was activated. This new data could also impact our knowledge of the rate of sea-level rise data and how sensitive the climate is to the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Source: The New York Times
Dinosaurs coexisted due to different food preferences
David Button, a Ph.D. student in Bristol's School of Earth Sciences and the Natural History Museum, along with a team of researchers, has discovered that multiple species of dinosaurs were able to coexist due to differences in diet.
The research focused on two species of dinosaurs, Camarasaurus and Diplodocus, which are known to have coexisted. The researchers used CT scans to digitally reconstruct the skulls, jaws, and neck muscles of both species. The research showed that Camarasaurus had a strong bite, which allowed it to feed on tough food, and Diplodocus had a relatively weak bite, which limited it to soft foods. The study suggests that these dietary restrictions ensured that the species did not compete for resources.
Source: Science Daily
Gut bacteria protein linked to eating disorders
Researchers at Rouen University in Rouen, France have discovered that a protein produced by bacteria in the gut could lead to eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. The production of the protein triggers the release of antibodies that bind to both the protein and a hormone that regulates fullness. The research showed that mice with the protein-producing bacteria altered their eating habits, while mice without the bacteria did not. It was also found that patients with anorexia and bulimia had higher levels of the relevant antibody.
This discovery has been among the first to associate gut bacteria with eating disorders. The results of this study have been published in Translational Psychiatry.
Source: Science News


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In 2018, most of the Middle East's conflicts look set to continue, and new ones could arise. The region is still undergoing a period of profound transformation, of which the 2011 Arab uprisings were a manifestation and a catalyst rather than a cause. The multiple civil wars now underway originated in a breakdown of state authority and legitimacy over frustrated economic expectations, anger at injustice and brutality, and poor leadership. Efforts to rebuild or redraw states, map out new nationalisms and identities, and find new economic models are all long-term projects with uncertain prospects for success. As such, complex conflicts will remain a feature of the region for years to come. But 2018 is likely to see new attempts to resolve conflicts, as well as moves contributing to them, as Gulf powers and Russia seek to carve out new niches for themselves at a time when the US role in the region is very uncertain.
In Syria, Libya, Yemen and Egypt's Sinai, conflicts have developed their own self-sustaining war economies, which will elude and weaken efforts at peacebuilding. In Syria, the key international powers—chiefly Russia and Turkey—are now trying to accommodate each other and de-escalate the conflict, but its root causes remain largely unaddressed and Assad seems increasingly likely to stay in charge of a reduced state. The conflict has been easier for international powers to stoke than to mend. There may be a fresh push for peace in Yemen under a new UN envoy, but it will be complicated by the many divisions within each side.
In Iraq, the military rollback of Isis immediately triggered a contest for power between Baghdad and the Kurds. The next round is likely to be an intra-Kurdish conflict, as the PUK blame the KDP for overreaching (by holding an independence referendum that almost all the Kurds' allies opposed) and the KDP think the PUK sold them out (by failing to defend disputed territories against the Iraqi army). But there may yet be some opportunities for political progress and reconciliation in Iraq, if prime minister Haider al-Abadi can prioritise nation-building over sectarian politics, with some economic support from the Gulf. Saudi Arabia's recent outreach to Iraq—including to Shia Islamist politicians—is likely to translate into greater Gulf investment there in 2018. Meanwhile, for once, there may be a chance for political reconciliation in Palestine, with Hamas and Fatah now grudgingly starting to co-operate in Gaza.
Much will depend on whether regional and international powers see the changing dynamics as an opportunity to stabilise through compromise, or as arenas where they can pursue wider contests for power. Saudi engagement with Iraq could contribute to conflict if it's designed over-ambitiously, not just to balance Iranian influence but destroy it. The Qatar crisis could still blow up the cautious reconciliation between Qatar-backed Hamas and the UAE-backed younger-generation Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan.
No one is sure what role the US will play in the region in the second year of Trump, encouraging other players—above all Russia—to explore new political opportunities for themselves. There's particular uncertainty over how Trump's new Iran "strategy" may translate from confrontational rhetoric into actual changes in policy in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere—and the risk of war is once again being discussed. Amid confusion about the US role, Russia will move into a new phase of outreach in the region, attempting to rebrand itself as a mediator with Qatar and Iran as well as Syria, in order to pursue defence and energy business opportunities with the Gulf. China isn't yet a significant player in Mena politics, but the threat of the Iran nuclear deal collapsing might draw it back into regional diplomacy.
In this context of real and perceived power shifts, competition between regional foreign-policy actors is intensifying. The Qatar dispute is likely to last throughout 2018, making it harder for the Gulf to act as any kind of stabilising regional leader. International governments will mainly focus on trying to stop the dispute spiraling into something harder, but few think the Gulf leaders are in the mood to reconcile. Still, surprises are to be expected. One wild card could be the beginning of Iran-Saudi dialogue and détente—something that still seems unlikely, but which would be a major step to unwinding several of the simmering regional conflicts.
Jane Kinninmont is Deputy Head of the Middle East and North Africa programme, Chatham House
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Venue; Balijup Farm, 861 Nunijup Road, Tenterden, near Cranbrook.
You are invited to participate in a weekend of Bandicoot and Phascogale trapping and other environmental monitoring on Balijup, a special property forming part of the Gondwana Link conservation program.
No cost- but need to supply own food/camping equipment. Come for all or part of the event. Participants will camp around Balijup homestead and using the facilities there.
Participants will work with Merryn Pryor of the Conservation Council of WA, wildlife biologist Joe Porter, Basil Schur and/or Tony Peterson of Green Skills and others on a range of citizen science monitoring activities at and near Balijup farm including bandicoot re-trapping, phascogale monitoring & bushland surveying.
Green Skills has established a 111ha fenced fauna conservation sanctuary in Wandoo & Jarrah forest at Balijup ( see https://chuffed.org/project/balijup)
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Chiddy Bang Teams With Legendary Singer Daryl Hall For New Episode of "Daryl's House"
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(AllHipHop News) Alternative Hip-Hop group Chiddy Bang recently teamed with fellow Philadelphian Daryl Hall, for an episode on the legendary Hall and Oates singer's critically acclaimed series "Live From Daryl's House."
The rappers joined Daryl for a seven-song set, that includes versions of Hall and Oates classics like "Fall in Philadelphia," "(She) Got Me Bad" and songs like "Mind Your Manners" and "Talking To Myself," from Chiddy Bang's album Breakfast.
Later in the episode, Sylvester Stallone's brother Frank joins in the set, since he sang in a Doo-Wop group on the street corners of Philadelphia, as did Daryl Hall.
"Like all good musicians from this town, these guys are steeped in all the right influences, from soul and R&B to Hip-Hop, with a style all their own. It was a lot of fun," Daryl Hall said of working with Chiddy Bang.
During the episode, chef Vito Marcello cooks meatballs from Frank's mother's special recipe, before he breaks into the song "Take You Back" from his brother's movie "Rocky."
Chiddy Bang group member Xaphoon Jones said playing with Daryl was one of the highlight's of his career thus far.
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The shop is a collaboration between experienced interior designers and decorators, Isabella Patterson and Wendy Holland, who share a love for all things beautiful. It's also an ode to travel from two very passionate stylists who have put together a collection of high-quality furniture, homewares, art and jewellery that evokes a true sense of the exotic and is inspired by the diversity and brilliance of the many facets of tribal life.
The ladies are based in Melbourne, which means I can't pop round and have a proper rummage but they assure me that they ship to the UK. And if like me, you can't get enough of this kind of thing the website will be sure to inspire you.
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ServingsServes 6
Encased in melt-in-the mouth pastry, succulent crab meat is given a mild spicy kick.
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- For the Pastry:
- 175g Plain flour
- 75g Chilled butter, diced
- 1 Large egg yolk
- For the Filling:
- Knob of butter
- 1/2 Small onion
- 100ml Dry sherry
- 2tsbp White wine vinegar
- 1tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1tsp English mustard
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 2x150g Dressed cromer crabs
- 1 Large egg
- 150ml Single cream
- Sift the flour and a pinch of salt into a bowl, then rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and 1-2tbsp cold water, and stir to bring the mixture together. Knead briefly on a floured work surface and wrap in clingfilm. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- To make the filling, heat the knob of butter in a large frying pan and add the onion. Cook gently for about 4-5 minutes until softened, then pour in the sherry and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and simmer for another minute. Stir in the mustard and cayenne pepper, remove from the heat and leave to cool.
- Heat the oven to 190C (170C fan). Roll out the pastry and use to line 6 tartlet tins (10cm diameter).line with baking paper and baking beans and blind bake for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans.
- Scoop the crab meat from the shells into a bowl and briefly mix. Beat together the egg and cream, then fold in the onion mixture and crab meat. Spoon into the pastry cases and bake for 15-20 minutes, until just set.


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Despite the common notion that only women do a lot of prepping before a date, many men find themselves in the same boat. What you decide to wear on a date can say a lot about you. After all, this is a chance to make a good impression on her. Having your best foot forward is not unusual and this can start with looking good and wearing the right outfit.
First Date Outfit Tip #1 – Casual Cool
Dates where you do not need a dress code can be pulled off with casual clothing. Of course, there is a fine line between dressing casually and looking sloppy. Although you may be dressing more for comfort, you will still want to keep clean lines. Denim pants and chinos are both good choices in terms of bottoms.
Pair these with a sports collared shirt or a light jumper. Crew neck shirts topped off with a cardigan or a plaid button down are also good choices.
First Date Outfit Tip #2 – Keep Things Smart
On the other hand, if you're looking to dress things up a bit but do not want to go overboard, a smart-casual attire is the key. To get the look, think dressed down corporate wear. A coat will always be appropriate, if not called for in formal dining establishments.
Since a date is not a business meeting you can skip the entire ensemble and just wear the jacket with dark jeans or chinos. This can be worn with a plain undershirt or a button down without a tie. A sweater over a button down will also work.
First Date Outfit Tip #3 – Shoe Sense
Regardless of what you wear, you also need to pay attention to your footwear. Shoes can make or break an outfit-even for men. Not to mention that your date is likely to check out your shoes too. First off, you'll want to make sure that your shoes are clean no matter what they are.
Even if they aren't spankin' new, if it's clean it will look good too. Both casual and smart casual outfits go well with classic footwear such as loafers, sneakers, chukka boots, boat shoes and slip-ons.
First Date Outfit Tip #4 – Add an Accessory
Details can make the biggest difference in putting together an outfit. Even a simple outfit will benefit from an accessory or two. Since men aren't really big on accessories a watch is the most common item used.
If you do wear a coat, make sure to tuck in a pocket square into the breast pocket. Not only is it proper, but it will look nice too. Depending on the weather, a scarf, beanie or hat can also be thrown in.
First Date Outfit Tip #5 – Consider the Location
Before you roll out your tuxedo or settle for a shorts and flip flops put a little thought into where you're going. What you decide to wear for a date will depend a lot on where you're headed.The movies, a park or a coffee shop will often call for something that is more on the casual side. On the other hand if you are going out to dinner, having a few drinks or going somewhere fancy, you may want to dress up a little bit.
While these style tips will help you put together a simple yet impressive outfit for a date, don't forget to let your date look beyond what you wear. Charm her, humor her, make great conversation and be a gentleman. After all, looking good is just the tip of the iceberg.
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Illusive Presents are thrilled to be bringing American Hip Hop and RnB icon T-Pain to Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch for a string of shows this February 2017. The Grammy Award winner will be treating audiences to floor-filling DJ sets, with a few special on stage surprises thrown in for good measure.
Since bursting onto the international stage in 2005, T-Pain has guaranteed his place in the music industry as one of the most prominent voices in R&B, with over sixty hit songs, multiple chart toppers, and countless noteworthy collaborations and cameos. Just some of these collaborations include Lil Wayne, Kanye, Snoop, Wiz Khalifa, Pitbull, Mariah Carey, Ludacris, Ne-Yo, Lily Allen, DJ Khaleda and 50 Cent.
T-Pain's back catalogue boasts such hits as 'I'm In Love With A Stripper', '5 O'Clock ft. Wiz Khalifa, Lily Allen', 'Drankin' Patna' and the DJ Mustard-produced smash 'Up Down (Do This All Night) ft. B.o.B'.
After a brief hiatus from releasing music in 2013, T-Pain is now back in full force and preparing for the release of his new album Stoicville: The Phoenix. His most recent offering is the track 'Dan Bilzerian ft. Lil Yachty', named after the professional poker player.


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The Swindle, The Swindlers (1955)
"Augusto, a shallow, middle-aged, petty confidence man, travels through the Italian countryside with his two companions, the cynical Roberto, and Picasso, the family man, appealing to the greed of the poor in order to pull off cheap swindles. In a favorite ploy, Augusto dresses as a bishop and visits small farms, pretending to find treasure buried by a departed murderer. He turns the "treasure" over to the farmers in exchange for money to celebrate masses for the sinner's soul. Rinaldo, a newcomer who has made money in the drug trade, invites them to his gaudy New Year's Eve party to ridicule their shabbiness. One day Augusto meets his 18-year-old daughter, Patrizia, an enthusiastic student with bright hopes for the future. His paternal feelings aroused, he takes her to a movie where he is shamed and humiliated as one of his victims identifies him and he is arrested before Patrizia's eyes. Upon his release from prison, Augusto finds that Picasso has abandoned the group to rejoin his wife, who has been hurt by the discovery of his criminal activities. Growing increasingly uneasy, Augusto assembles a new crew of con men. In a mechanical repetition of the timeworn treasure swindle, he meets a crippled peasant girl. Forced to hear the confession of a true believer, Augusto is troubled and tries to cheat his companions in order to gain money to help his daughter obtain a job. The other men discover Augusto's duplicity and viciously attack him. Left alone through the night, Augusto dies in anguish."
Source: Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
Comedy, Crime
Format / Medium
Black and white film
104 min
Story and Screenplay
Federico Fellini, Ennio Flaiano and Tullio Pinelli (based on an idea by Federico Fellini)
Main Cast
Broderick Crawford, Richard Basehart, Lorella De Luca, Franco Fabrizi, Giulietta Masina, Alberto De Amicis and Maria Werlen
Nino Rota
Image Credits
Private collection of Federico Grandesso


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The Local Economy Revolution: Economic Ecosystems & the Value of Being Unique
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Iowa Dedicates Sales Tax to Flood Mitigation
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Blue Over Red Tape
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Of the people, By the people, For the people
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Spoiled Children and Budget Negotiation
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Trying out desserts and sweet treats is a must every time we travel to a new place. We must sample at least one popular dessert. The egg waffle tends to make regular appearance in most blogs' must try Hong Kong dessert list which is no surprise there.It's easy on the eye and different. During our trip to HK recently, we tried the egg waffle and thought… Honkongers can do so much better than egg waffles ! So, we explored other desserts and sweet treats available in HK and did we try some awesome desserts in 4 days?? You better believe it!
Steamed Milk Pudding
First of all, what an absolute gem. The steamed milk pudding with a hint of ginger dessert was a good find. We have never seen this dessert anywhere else during our travels through Asia. The super smooth and silky milk pudding is just heavenly. This dessert is simple, not too sweet, and it is very satisfying making it the perfect ending to your meal.
Try the steamed milk pudding at the Yee Shun Milk Company 513 Nathan Road Yau Ma Tei
Hong Kong Style French Toasts
Decadent, artery-clogging yet so yummy! These Hong Kong style French Toasts is a popular menu available in Hong Kong Style Cafes (Cha Chaan Teng). Soft white bread dipped in egg batter and fried. Topped with thick slices of butter and drizzled with condensed milk or a dollop of kaya (coconut spread). This iconic dish is definitely a HK must try!
Try Hong Kong Style French Toasts at Capital Café, Shop B1, G/F, Kwong Sang Hong Building 6 Heard Street, Wan Chai.
Tong Sui
Literally translated as sugar water. These Cantonese specialty desserts are either served warm or chilled. There is a huge variety of tong suis, incorporating ingredients ranging from black sesame to mung beans. The one pictures is a chilled coconut custard served with rock melon and tapioca pearls. Fantastic to try on a hot afternoon. You can find tong Sui anywhere in HK, we stayed in Mongkok for this trip and there were 5 dessert shops selling Tong sui behind our hotel.
Egg Tarts
Hongkongers takes their egg tarts seriously. While, you see egg tarts being sold everywhere in HK, they are different than your English custard tart or the Portuguese egg tart. HK egg tarts have delicate pastry and the custard is cooked to a just nice consistency. We tried our HK egg tarts from the crème de la crème of egg tart makers – the Tai Cheong Bakery.
Try the egg tarts from Tai Cheong Bakery 35 Lydhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong (on the way to PMQ)
Mango Drinks/Dessert
This is not bubble tea. This is more like water melon/kiwi/mango juice mix with random cool toppings. It is great on a warm day and it is very delicious, however a bit too sweet
Try the exciting Mango drinks at Hui Lau Shan – available in most major shopping area
Tau Foo Fah
Very similar in texture to the steamed milk pudding. Tau Foo Fah however, is made from Soy Bean. This is a good HK dessert to try if you are a vegan. This is a dessert Ida holds close to her as she grew up eating this. The silky tofu pudding is served with either white sugar or brown sugar syrup. It can be eaten chilled or warm. Available everywhere in HK , if you like something sweet in moderation, the simplicity of Tau Foo Fah will do the job just fine.
Melon Pan Ice Cream
Japanese sweet bun popular in HK. It is called Melon Pan due to its resemblance to the rock melon fruit and they don't taste like one. Its sweet with awesome crusty top layer. The best way to eat Melon Pan? As a Melon Pan Ice cream! Warm freshly baked Melon Pan with Vanilla Ice cream and Melon Pan rusk.
Another Japanese/French style sweet treats. Smuki is a crispy choux type pastry filled with flavoured custard. Their popular flavours include plain custard, banana and durian!
Try Smuki along the Sai Yeung Choi St. South, Mong Kok
HK Style Western Desserts
Hipster cafes / western dessert café are everywhere in HK . Furthermore, they are quite creative with their Western dessert. If you don't feel like HK desserts, there are plenty of Western inspired desserts to try. The one we tried below was an Ovaltine chocolate pudding with ice cream, sprinkled with Cocoa Pops.
Even after 4 days of eating HK desserts, we have not even scratch the surface. Just so much more to sample.
Do you have any favourites? any suggestion for our next HK trip? Drop us a line!
Travel Tips
- Good thing with HK, they tend to have their menu description in English and Cantonese. Most of the time the picture of the food.
- Some of the older HK establishment are more of an 'eat, pay and go' . While they are nice and accommodating, don't also expect to sit and take 50 artsy photos of your food . Especially while people are waiting outside lining up to get in.
- It is not customary to tip.


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A US high school student is banned from his school prom after his 'promposal' to a girl involving a racist sign went viral online.
In an image posted to social media, the student holds a handmade, multicoloured sign reading: "If I was black I'd be picking cotton but I'm white so I'm picking u (sic) for prom."
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The sign is a reference to the work many African-American plantation slaves were forced into in the 1800s.
Superintendent of the Clear Fork Valley Local School District in the state of Ohio, Janice Wyckoff, labelled the sign "awful". She said the student took down the offensive picture after realising the severity of his actions.
The girl subjected to the student's discriminatory sign reportedly does not attend school in Ohio's Clear Fork Valley Local School District. The incident did not take place on school grounds.
The student will not be going to the prom. No other comments have been made regarding further punitive action.
The racist slogan is not new. This latest 'promposal' follows the lead of another student who asked his girlfriend to a school dance in 2018 using the exact same phrase.
Wyckoff reiterated that kids need to understand that offensive comments and racial slurs are not permissible at any time, regardless of the context.


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We spend more time at work than almost any other single location in our daily lives. Small wonder that it's the locus of mental health issues for so many people.
Despite that, many employees feel afraid to talk about mental health in the workplace. That's as true for people worried about their colleagues' mental health as for people worried about their own.
And yet, talking about mental health in a compassionate and considered way, can have a major impact. For some ideas on how do that, we've compiled a list of TED talks dealing with mental health and which have direct implications for the workplace.
Kevin Briggs: The bridge between suicide and life
Kevin Briggs isn't a psychologist, but in his 23 years as a California Highway Patrol officer, he has saved hundreds of people who've tried to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge.
According to Briggs, when he first started patrolling the bridge, officers received little to no training. These days, things are a lot better, with veteran psychologists training new officers.
The presence of the officers, along with the help of the psychologists, clearly has an impact too.
According to Briggs, just two people who he's got to on the bridge haven't come around and chosen life.
While we may not have to deal with any one jumping off a bridge, Briggs provides an amazing example of what to do if you see someone struggling in your workplace.
"Listen to understand," he says. "Don't argue, blame, or tell the person you know how they feel, because you probably don't. By just being there, you may just be the turning point that they need".
Joshua Walters: On being just crazy enough
Joshua Walters is an entertainer, who also happens to be bipolar. In this talk, recorded at TED's Full Spectrum Auditions, he talks about walking the line between mental illness and mental "skillness."
During the talk, Walters explores whether it's possible to find a balance between medicating craziness away and riding the manic edge of creativity and drive.
As he points out, there's been a recent push to allow people to run with the creative edge that hypomania allows for. There's also an increased understanding that we all fall somewhere on the mental illness spectrum.
If nothing else, that's a clarion call to be gentler and more understanding with each other, especially in our working lives.
Temple Grandin: The world needs all kinds of minds
Let's be clear: autism is not a mental illness. It is a neurodevelopmental condition that covers a wide spectrum of traits, ranging from a complete inability to communicate verbally all the way up to some of our most brilliant minds, who have only slight deficits in communication and socialisation.
In this talk, Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works — sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids.
Allow for people with this kind of thinking in the workplace, she says, and the potential you can unleash is amazing.
But you also have to know exactly how to work with them. "The thing about the autism, Asperger-y kind of mind," Grandin says, "you've got to give them a specific task. Don't just say, 'Design new software.' You've got to tell them something more specific".
Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability
When it comes to our working lives, most of us try to pretend that everything's fine. We feel ashamed to think that other people might find out that we're not doing as well as we pretend to be.
In this talk, researcher and storyteller Brene Brown opens up about how her own experiences taught her that it takes courage to be vulnerable, Moreover, she says, when you have that kind of courage, you get a sense of love and belonging.
That sense comes from believing you're worthy of connection and kindness. It's something that can have an impact on your private life, certainly, but it also has a massive impact on your work life.
Get this right, says Brown, and you can let go of who you feel you should be and focus on who you actually are.
Andy Puddicombe: All it takes is 10 mindful minutes
How often have you heard a colleague at work wish that they could spend more time relaxing. "I'm just so busy," they'll say. And between emails, pressing deadlines, and countless other distractions, who's to say they're wrong.
As Andy Puddicombe points out in this talk though, taking 10 minutes a day to do nothing, to be mindful and present, can go a long way to preventing the stress that plagues so much of working lives.
"Meditation," he says, "offers the opportunity, the potential to step back and to get a different perspective, to see that things aren't always as they appear. We can't change every little thing that happens to us in life, but we can change the way that we experience it".
Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend
Ask most people if they believe that stress is harmful to your health and you're likely to get a lot of affirmative answers. We all know, after all, that stress hurts our immune systems, taxes our body and mind, and is just generally bad.
But according to social psychologist Kelly McGonigal, most of the health issues with stress come from us thinking negatively about stress.
Find ways to think about stress positively, she says, and you can use stress to your advantage.


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Preiss Purchases Student Housing Property Near Sam Houston State University
HUNTSVILLE. TEXAS — The Preiss Co., a Raleigh, N.C.-based firm specializing in student housing development, has acquired Gateway at Huntsville, a 160-unit complex located at 5050 Sam Houston Ave. in Huntsville, roughly an hour north of Houston. Situated on a 12-acre site about a mile from Sam Houston State University, the property consists of six four-story buildings comprising 416 bedrooms and bathrooms. In addition to a swimming pool, grilling station and basketball and volleyball courts, the complex also offers a complimentary shuttle to and from campus.
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Pensioner who confessed at church to sexually assaulting a child jailed for three years
PUBLISHED: 14:42 30 September 2016 | UPDATED: 14:42 30 September 2016
Mark Barnard also contacted a relative of the victim
A pensioner who admitted to sexually assaulting a child in a letter he wrote to the victim's relative has been jailed.
Mark Barnard, formerly of Hall Drive of Sydenham, was arrested on July 22 last year after confessing one of the offences to his local church.
The 76-year-old also wrote a letter of apology to a relative of the victim, after the incidents last year.
Both incidents took place in west Kent.
Barnard pleaded guilty to two charges of sexual assaults against a child at Maidstone Crown Court.
On Monday, September 26, the pensioner was sentenced to three years in prison.
Det sgt Nick Fullerton from Kent Police said: "I can't emphasise how important it is for people to contact us if they know of, or suspect of any sexual offences.
"The child protection teams at Kent Police rigorously investigate offences against children and take their welfare extremely seriously.
"On this occasion thankfully Barnard has been punished for his deplorable actions and I would like to thank the victim and their family for having the strength and courage to support this prosecution."
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The typical Roman food has its roots in the past and reflects the culinary traditions inherited from ancient times (some of the dishes still served are dated back to the Imperial Rome). Roman food is a popular, simple, not sophisticated or elaborate, rich in flavours and character, and offers a big choice of dishes and recipes based on wonderful products offered by nature.
From bread to appetisers, followed by extraordinary soups and pasta, and meat ( mainly baby lamb and not expensive cuts of meat - the so called "quinto quarto" - meaning mainly innards, cooked in a special way), seafood and fantastic vegetables, and end with desserts and renowned wines - this is a magnificent repertoire you will find in Rome. Sharp "pecorino" ewe milk cheese from the nearby countryside is a very important ingredient in many recipes together with fresh " ricotta" cottage cheese.
Winegrowing in the Latium region has roots in truly ancient times, dating as far back as to the Etruscans. During the Roman times, vine growing was further developed and spread throughout the whole region. After the fall of the Roman empire, it was the Benedictine monks who kept the wine-making tradition alive. Wine was necessary in order to celebrate mass, of course, but it was also drunk with meals in the monasteries. The popes of the Renaissance liked their wine, too, and ensured that Rome was kept well supplied.
Olive groves found their ideal environment in Rome's area where some of Italy's best extra vergin olive oils are produces. Sabina's extra virgin olive oil, already mentioned by Cato, Horace and Cocumella, was the first in Italy to get DOP certification.
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- Where: Rome, Castelli Romani wine district, the Sabina area, Frosinone and the Ciociaria region, Latium's coast
- Duration: from 1 day till 5 days programmes
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Image by Photo by Meryl Weber Mosaic by Meryl Weber
The Children's Museum of the Lowcountry honors Meryl Weber a local mosaic artist and retired educator, as the third recipient of the Artist in Residence Program.
Weber will take residence in the Museum's dedicated Art Room for three months to conduct hands-on workshops, weekly drop-in classes and informal demonstrations for Lowcountry children and their families.Meeting Street Academy, a neighboring school for low income families, will also meet with Weber for weekly workshops.
As a retired Art Teacher and Arts Coordinator, Weber is very excited about interacting and creating with children again. She plans to create a large scale mosaic installation for the Museum that visitors and members are welcome to contribute to over the next three months. Weber will also be leading small take home projects and activities for children of all ages to participate in as well.
"As a little girl my mother taught me how to make a mosaic picture out of eggshells broken up into tiny pieces. Ever since then I've been hooked on the idea of taking different kinds of objects, from a Scrabble tile to a shard of broken plate to even a photograph, and piecing these together to create artwork," says Weber. "The Children's Museum will give me the opportunity to work with so many different age groups, from pre-schoolers to adults, and I'm eager and energized to introduce them to a new way of looking at objects, combining them, and experiencing mosaics."
Meryl Weber has been an art educator in South Carolina for 32 years. She has an MFA from Tyler School of Art, Temple University, and an MAT and MLS from the University of South Carolina. She taught at Edisto Middle School, Moultrie Middle School and Hanahan Elemetary School. For 18 years she was the Visual Arts Coordinator for Berkeley County School District. She has written numerous grants, including the Magnet School Assistance Program grant that created two arts infused schools in Berkeley County. She served on the board of the SCAEA in several capacities and received the Supervision/Administration Award and the Distinguished Service to SCAEA Award. Highlights of her career included Fulbright trips to Japan and to Mexico. Since retiring, she has traveled to Mexico, Thailand and Taiwan and is hard at work on large installation of ten 6'x9' tile murals.
This project was funded in part by John M. Dunnan Galleries, Gilchrist/Bissell, Wealth Management Group of Morgan Keegan, City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs and the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Program through their joint administration of the Lowcountry Quarterly Arts Grant Program and the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of SC.


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I was browsing ebay when I came across these sexy patent shoes and thought they'd be the perfect follow-up to my nautical post from yesterday—these would work well for the pin-up version of the nautical look as well as make a great addition to your wardrobe. Team with a pair of white or navy shorts and a stripey top and you're good to go. If possible, find a way to recall the red of the shoes in the rest of your outfit—lipstick, detailing or brooch, for example.
I have to admit I am not very familiar with buying clothes on ebay, I've only ever bought books and DVDs from it. I am however quite interested in the idea of buying designer pieces at a cheaper price, but I'm not sure how safe it is—I don't really want to end up with a cheap copy.
In this case however, the red pumps with bows are from New Look and the maroon platform heels are from ASOS, so I don't think there is any risk of being disappointed. There are no bids on either of them as I'm writing this and the price starts at £1.50. Good luck. ;)
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Michelle Obama Hilariously Breaks Down Why Melania Trump's Inauguration Gift Exchange Appeared So Awkward
The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
There will be a special investigation of the death of Raynette Turner, who was found unresponsive in a jail cell on Monday July 27 in Mount Vernon, New York.
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman was given an executive order by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to be special prosecutor in the case of Turner, who is one of at least six reported deaths of African-American women while in police custody this past July.
Her family wants answers. "All I know is my wife is dead and no one is saying anything," said Herman Turner, her husband, according to ABC 7. The family believes the case is one of neglect not brutality, PIX11.com reports.
Turner was awaiting to be arraigned for a shoplifting charge before she died. She was arrested Saturday (July 25) afternoon after being accused of stealing from a wholesale store called Restaurant Depot. After complaining of feeling ill, she was taken to a hospital and treated for hypertension before she was released and returned to a cell Sunday (July 26) night.
Around 2 a.m. on Monday morning, Turner was fingerprinted and returned to her cell. But when guards went to bring Turner for her court appearance, she was found unresponsive. Turner was taken to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead.
The names of the Black women who also died in jail in July were Sandra Bland of Texas, Ralkina Jones of Ohio, Kindra Chapman of Mississippi, Alexis McGovern of Missouri and Joyce Curnell of South Carolina. Additionally, Michael Sabbie, 35, was an African-American man who died in a Texarkana, Arkansas, jail cell at the end of last month.
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The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
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Croeso i Flwyddyn 5!
Welcome to Year 5!
Welcome to our fabulous new website. We are very proud of it and we hope that you will be too.
The year has flown and already it is the Summer Term. We have been so proud of our classes this year with their academic progress and also the way they have cooperated with each other. They will make a fabulous year 6 next year.
This term will again be very busy. We have included the topics we will be studying at the bottom of this page in the overview section.
Early in the term we have our Harry Potter trip. The children are extremely excited at the prospect of this trip to London. It should be a day to be remembered.
Later in the term we hope to visit the Brecon Beacons as part of our geography scheme of work.
This is a lovely trip and we are hoping for good weather!
Children always look forward to PC Natalie visiting us and this term she will be taking both classes and discussing antisocial behaviour.Children enjoy these lessons and learn about these important topics in a fun way.
We have thoroughly enjoyed teaching both classes this year and have appreciated their enthusiasm to learn.
Mrs. Patching and Mr. Green


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North Korea continues nuclear tests: more are getting concerned
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North Korea admitted to conducting another nuclear test today:
September 9, 2016
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said it conducted a "higher level" nuclear test explosion on Friday that will allow it to finally build "at will" an array of stronger, smaller and lighter nuclear weapons. It was the North's fifth atomic test and the second in eight months.
South Korea's president called the detonation, which Seoul estimated was the North's biggest-ever in explosive yield, an act of "fanatic recklessness." Japan called North Korea an "outlaw nation."
North Korea's boast of a technologically game-changing nuclear test defied both tough international sanctions and long-standing diplomatic pressure to curb its nuclear ambitions. It will raise serious worries in many world capitals that North Korea has moved another step closer to its goal of a nuclear-armed missile that could one day strike the U.S. mainland. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_KOREAS_TENSIONS_ASOL-?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2016-09-09-06-38-34
September 9, 2016
North Korea has confirmed that seismic activity that occurred Friday morning near its Punggye-ri nuclear test site was caused by a nuclear test.
An announcer with North Korean state television KCNA read a statement from the Nuclear Weapon Research Institute of the DPRK confirming a successful nuclear test was conducted to assess the capacity of a nuclear warhead that can now be miniaturized to fit on various types of missiles.
"This nuclear warhead explosion test is part of responsive measures to threats and sanctions from the U.S. and enemies denying our strategic position as a nuclear state," The KCNA announcer said during the broadcast.
Pyongyang did not advise the international community in advance of its plans to conduct a nuclear test.
September 9 marks the 68th anniversary of the founding of North Korea and Pyongyang has in the past marked important holidays by conducting nuclear and missile tests. …
South Korean President Park Geun-hye condemned North Korea for conducting its fifth nuclear test in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
President Park, who is in Laos for the ASEAN security summit said this nuclear provocation," proves Kim Jong Un's rabid recklessness to cling to nuclear development." …
South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Gyo-ahn says Seoul will call for additional and stronger U.N. sanctions against North Korea.
"We are facing a grave situation which is totally different from the past when North Korea conducted nuclear tests once in three years. North Korea's nuclear and missile threats are clear and existential," said Hwang.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said if a nuclear test is confirmed, it would be "something absolutely inadmissible" and that Tokyo would call for action from the U.N. Security Council. …
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said "at the appropriate moment today I am confident President (Barack) Obama will address this and we will certainly be discussing this in the context of the United Nations, I am sure." … The White House released a statement reiterating President Obama's "unbreakable" commitment to allies in Asia and the world, and said the president will consult with other leaders to make sure North Korea's provocations are met with "serious consequences."
The Pentagon said the North Korean test was "yet another flagrant violation" of U.N. Security Council resolutions, as well as a "serious provocation." http://www.voanews.com/a/quake-reported-in-north-korea-south-korea-says-likely-nuclear-test/3499945.html
So, North Korea is pushing ahead, despite international sanctions, etc. Notice also the following from a German source:
September 9, 2016
Analyst: 'We need an entirely new North Korea strategy'
Repeated sanctions and warnings have been unable to deter North Korea from pursuing its nuclear weapons program. East Asia expert Rüdiger Frank tells DW that the international community has totally failed on this front. …
Rüdiger Frank: Initial reports from both within and outside North Korea suggest that it was the most powerful and largest nuclear test ever conducted by the North. But a detailed technical analysis has to be done to verify Pyongyang's claims. Still, the fact remains that the North has been continuously advancing towards developing operational nuclear weapons. … We see very clearly that the international efforts to dissuade the North from developing nuclear weapons have been a colossal failure. …
And finally, there is a need to reach an international agreement aimed at freezing the North's nuclear program at a certain level, and preventing it from producing nuclear warheads in increasing numbers. Such a deal is conceivable, although it will be a tough task, both in terms of marketing this idea as well as its actual implementation. But I believe it's the only way forward as condemnations and sanctions haven't been able to bring about the desired effect. http://www.dw.com/en/analyst-we-need-an-entirely-new-north-korea-strategy/a-19539656
Rüdiger Frank is correct that international sanctions, including moves by the Obama Administration, have not stopped North Korea from pursuing advancing its military and nuclear capacities But he is wrong about the way to fix it:
The Bible says:
16 Destruction and misery are in their ways;
17 And the way of peace they have not known."
18 "There is no fear of God before their eyes." (Romans 3:16-18)
Sadly, that is the case with North Korea. It will take the return of Jesus and the Kingdom of God to truly bring peace.
Notice also the following:
September 9, 2016
South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) on Friday expressed concern that the miniaturization of nuclear weapons is faster than expected at National Assembly's Intelligence Committee, Yonhap reported.
The emergency meeting of the Intelligence Committee, held just a few hours after the North Korea conducted its fifth nuclear test and its second of the year, was presented by the director of the NIS Lee Byung-ho, according to an unnamed NIS official.
On the same day, an artificial earthquake with a magnitude likely over 5.0 on the Richter Scale was detected near the DPRK's Punggye-ri testing site.
The North's aim is to "miniaturize the nuclear [weapon enough] to be able to mount on the 'Scud-type' missile," National Assembly spokespeople told press after the Intelligence Committee meeting. https://www.nknews.org/2016/09/n-koreas-nuke-miniaturization-faster-than-expected-nis-admits/
Miniaturization of nuclear weapons can make them more likely to be used in various circumstances, including terroristic ones.
North Korean politicians have often been playing a dangerous game with their country and their people, and hopefully they will realize that a military conflict is not in their interests.
North Korea is one of relatively few small nations to have nuclear weapons and often brags about them and their potential use.
Additionally, like the Iranians who seemingly want nuclear weapons, those in North Korea are believed to be capable of perhaps detonating an EMP (electro-magnetic pulse) type bomb. Such a bomb could cause massive damage to countries like the USA. But, if they were to do that, the USA could still takeover North Korea.
While North Korea is not prophesied to take over the USA (Europe is per Daniel 11:39, etc.), as I wrote in the past, it certainly is possible that it may decided to actually launch one or more missiles at the USA in the future (or take other "terroristic actions; cf. Leviticus 26:26).
North Korea, sadly, is certainly capable of terrorism. It has threatened the USA and its White House in the past (see North Korea threatens the White House).
And while some may find it hard to believe, North Korea is believed to have the ability to knock out a lot of the USA's power supply with its electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapon capability (see VOA: 'US Defenseless Against North Korean EMP Threat'). (This type of weapon may also be used by the coming prophesied King of the South and/or the King of the North.)
The USA, despite its military strength, is vulnerable to being hurt by EMP weapons as well as nuclear weapons, chemical weapons, dirty bombs, terrorism, and biological weapons. Everyone knows that EMPs can basically work as advertised, this may give the North Koreans more reason to look further into using them if they feel pressed.
If North Korea does take certain steps to sufficiently aggravate the USA into a full military conflict, it needs to realize that it likely will no longer exist as it is. At some point in time, however, I believe that both Koreas will be reunited based upon certain verses in Revelation, yet whether this will be because of a war involving the USA or something else, that is not clear.
The Koreans are Asians and occupy the "land of the sunrise" (Revelation 16:2) and I believe that they are part of the kings of the east that the Book of Revelation discusses having a role in the end time (Revelation 9:16). For years I have written that I expect that they will reunify. The unification of North and South Korea is consistent with biblical prophecy. But North Korea may take unusual actions before then, and it may regret doing so.
Whether this reunification will be because of a war involving the USA, South Korea, or something else (such as waiting until Revelation 9:16; & 16:2), is not clear. But the situation in Korea will change.
As Jesus said, "And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!" (Mark 13:37)
Some items of possibly related interest may include:
Korea in Prophecy, Any Witness? Where did the Korean people come from? Does God have a plan for the Koreans? Is Korea mentioned in any prophecies? Will Koreans be among the first in the Kingdom of God? Here is a machine-translated link to that article in Korean: 한국의 언어로 : 한국 예언, 모든 증인에?; here is a link to that article in Mandarin Chinese: 在预言中的韩国:有任何证人吗?
What is the Gospel? True religion should be based upon the true gospel. What are some of the different gospels and where did they come from? Do you believe the true or a false gospel? Who is preaching the gospel? Here is a version in Korean 복음이란 무엇인가?
When Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2016, 2017, or 2018? Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the "beginning of sorrows"? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: ¿Puede comenzar la Gran Tribulación en 2016 o 2017? ¿Es el Tiempo de los Gentiles? You can also see the English language sermon videos: The Great Tribulation from the Mount of Olives and Can the Great Tribulation begin before 2020? A shorter video is: Can the Great Tribulation Start in 2016?
Asia in Prophecy What is Ahead for Asia? Who are the "Kings of the East"? What will happen to nearly all the Chinese, Russians, Indians, and others of Asia? China in prophecy, where? Who has the 200,000,000 man army related to Armageddon? A YouTube video of interest may be Is China THE Threat to the United States of America?
The Eurasian Union, the Kings of the East, and Bible Prophecy Is there a Eurasian union that will be formed? Is one being formed right now? Are any leaders working on that in the 21st century? Does the Bible teach that there will be a Eurasian union? If some type of Eurasian union is formed, who might it benefit and who will it destroy? A related video would be Is The Eurasian Union Rising?
Anglo – America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel Are the Americans, Canadians, English, Scottish, Welsh, Australians, Anglo-Saxon (non-Dutch) Southern Africans, and New Zealanders descendants of Joseph? Where are the lost ten-tribes of Israel? Who are the lost tribes of Israel? What will happen to Jerusalem and the Jews in Israel? Will God punish the U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom, and other Anglo-Saxon nations? Why might God allow them to be punished first? Here is a link to the Spanish version of this article: Anglo-América & las Tribus Perdidas de Israel. Information is also in the YouTube sermons titled Where are the Ten Lost Tribes? Why does it matter? and British are the Covenant People. A short YouTube of prophetic interest may be Barack Obama and the State of the Apocalypse.
Will the Anglo-Saxon Nations be Divided and Have People Taken as Slaves? Will the lands of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand be divided? What about Jerusalem? What does Bible prophecy teach? Are there non-biblical prophecies that support this idea? Who will divide those lands? Who will end up with the lands and the people? Here is a link to a video titled Will the USA and other Anglo-nations be Divided and Their People Made Slaves? Here is a related item in the Spanish language ¿Serán divididas las naciones anglosajonas?
Hillary Clinton, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States This is a 200 page book for people truly interested in prophecies related to Hillary Clinton and the United States, including learning about many that have already been fulfilled and those that will be fulfilled in the future. It also discusses Republicans. The physical book can be purchased at Amazon from the following link: Hillary Clinton, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States, 2nd edition: Is Hillary Clinton Fulfilling Biblical, Islamic Catholic, Hopi, and other America-Related Prophecies? What About Donald Trump? $11.99.
Hillary Clinton, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States-Amazon 2nd Kindle edition This electronic version of the 200 page print edition is available for only US$3.99. And you do not need an actual Kindle device to read it. Why? Amazon will allow you to download it to almost any device: Please click HERE to download one of Amazon s Free Reader Apps. After you go to for your free Kindle reader and then go to Hillary Clinton, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States-Amazon 2nd Kindle edition.
Barack Obama, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States-Second Edition for Second Obama Term This is a 160 page book for people truly interested in prophecies related to Barack Obama and the United States, including learning about many that have already been fulfilled (which the book documents in detail) and those that will be fulfilled in the future. It also has a chapter about a Republican choice. This book is available to order at www.barackobamaprophecy.com. The physical book can also be purchased at Amazon from the following link: Barack Obama, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States: Is Barack Obama Fulfilling Biblical, Islamic Catholic, Kenyan, and other America-Related Prophecies? What About Republican Leaders? Second Edition for Second Obama Term.
Barack Obama, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States-Second Term-Amazon Kindle edition. This electronic version is available for only US$2.99. And you do not need an actual Kindle device to read it. Why? Amazon will allow you to download it to almost any device: Please click HERE to download one of Amazon s Free Reader Apps. After you go to for your free Kindle reader and then go to Barack Obama, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States-Second Term-Amazon Kindle edition.


text: C. Department of Public Health (1990-present) http://hdl.handle.net/10390/23 2020-08-05T01:20:46Z 2020-08-05T01:20:46Z Les soins de santé primaires, plus que des soins de premières ligne Crismer, A. Belche, J. L. Van der Vennet, J. L. http://hdl.handle.net/10390/10610 2020-07-31T08:43:39Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Les soins de santé primaires, plus que des soins de premières ligne Crismer, A.; Belche, J. L.; Van der Vennet, J. L. "Primary healthcare is more than just first-line healthcare" 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Changing paradigms in Aedes control: considering the spatial heterogeneity of dengue transmission Vanlerberghe, V. Van der Stuyft, P. http://hdl.handle.net/10390/10609 2020-07-23T09:23:09Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Changing paradigms in Aedes control: considering the spatial heterogeneity of dengue transmission Vanlerberghe, V.; Van der Stuyft, P. 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Association of sexual debut in adolescents with microbiota and inflammatory markers Jespers, V. Hardy, L. Buyze, J. Loos, J. Buvé, A. Crucitti, T. http://hdl.handle.net/10390/10611 2020-07-29T07:14:14Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Association of sexual debut in adolescents with microbiota and inflammatory markers Jespers, V.; Hardy, L.; Buyze, J.; Loos, J.; Buvé, A.; Crucitti, T. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of sexual debut and vaginal, anorectal, and oral microbiota and vaginal inflammatory markers in female adolescents. METHODS: We conducted a school-based study in adolescents in Antwerp, Belgium. During three visits over 8 months, participants answered questionnaires and self-collected vaginal, anorectal, and oral swabs. Five Lactobacillus species, Lactobacillus genus, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Atopobium vaginae were quantified; and seven inflammatory markers were measured in the vaginal specimens. In the oral and anorectal specimens, Lactobacillus genus, G vaginalis, and A vaginae were ascertained. RESULTS: Of the 93 adolescents (mean age 16.2 years) at the first visit, 41 (44.1%) had passed sexual debut (penile-vaginal intercourse) and five (5.4%) had sexual experience without passing sexual debut. Having sexual experience at the first visit was not found to be associated with species presence or concentrations (acknowledging an underpowered study because the required sample size was not attained). Modeling the longitudinal data on all girls showed that sexual debut was associated with increased odds of vaginal and anorectal G vaginalis (P=.021; P=.030) and A vaginae (P=.041; P=.012) with increments of interleukins (interleukin [IL]-1alpha P<.001, IL-1beta P=.046, IL-8 P=.033) and chemokines (regulated on activation, normal T cell expressed and secreted P<.001; macrophage inflammatory protein-1beta P=.040), whereas no difference was seen when modeling (before-after) the girls initiating and girls staying without sexual intercourse. The association of sexual intercourse with IL-1alpha (P<.001), IL-1beta (P=.030), and IL-8 (P=.002) at the first visit was (greater than 70%) mediated by vaginal G vaginalis and A vaginae concentrations. CONCLUSION: Sexual debut in adolescents is associated with an inflammatory vaginal reaction and with the presence of bacterial vaginosis-related species. Strategies preventing the colonization of bacterial vaginosis-related organisms during early sexual debut are urgently needed and may prevent acquisition of sexually transmitted infections including human immunodeficiency virus in early life. 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Diabetes bij sub-Sahara Afrikanen Van Offel, J. F. S. C. van Olmen, J. De Block, C. Rottiers, R. http://hdl.handle.net/10390/10607 2020-07-28T06:58:28Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Diabetes bij sub-Sahara Afrikanen Van Offel, J. F. S. C.; van Olmen, J.; De Block, C.; Rottiers, R. 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z


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Marching to save children's centres in Canterbury
Dave Semple, East Kent Socialist Party
Kent socialists, trade unionists and parents from the Save Kent Children's Centres campaign staged a 70-strong march through the centre of Canterbury on Saturday 15th February in protest at the closure of 12 children's centres by the Tory county council.
Following two previous demonstrations and thousands of names on a petition, Kent county council retreated from its initial proposal of closing 23 children's centres. The protests of parents, underpinned and organised by socialists in the trade unions, forced a backtrack on 11 centres.
In the last week, however, up to 300 staff at the children's centres have been told that they will have to re-apply for their jobs, as opening hours of centres are reduced and the council seeks to strip out resources. These resources include fully qualified teachers at each centre.
Rally speeches
Saturday's march culminated in a rally addressed by David Lloyd from the Unison branch responsible for the workers in these centres. He slammed Kent county council for ignoring its own procedures and failing to heed a parents' petition to refer the decisions on closures back to the full council. Parents and workers are under no illusion that the full council would decide differently, but it would give more space to build the campaign against all closures.
During the rally, local library campaigners from Strood and Whitstable spoke about the need to link up the campaigns. Support was voiced from every quarter of the room for a campaign against all cuts. Mike Sargent from the RMT executive and Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) steering committee received hearty applause when he demanded election candidates who are accountable, unlike any of the main parties.
Unison plans
Though Unison is to debate holding an indicative ballot for strike action in the coming months, the Tories have now pushed through this year's budget. Managers have been bullying staff to keep them from taking leaflets when going to work, let alone getting involved in the campaign.
The Unison branch committee, working with the NUT and ATL, who represent teachers working in the centres, have restricted themselves to lobbying. To win a ballot, they would have to lay out a detailed plan of action to defend the 600 jobs at risk over the next three years and link up with other unions county wide.
Members of the Socialist Party have been pushing exactly this option - and it would be rendered even more powerful by coupling it to running election candidates who will vote against all cuts. Virtually everyone who addressed the rally - far beyond the Socialist Party members or known TUSC supporters present - said something similar about backing anti-cuts candidates.
Although there were a few Labour Party activists and a smattering of Greens present, it was clear that neither the Greens nor Labour had mobilised their members. In Canterbury alone, Labour has 400 members. A Green candidate was heard boasting that the Greens have several hundred also. The most either could muster was to describe the emailing of Sure Start redundancies as "insensitive".
TUSC had by far the most visible presence on the demonstration and it was clear from the rally that it correctly articulated the demands of the local activists. The mood is there for a political alternative to austerity, even in the heartlands of Tory Britain. It is our responsibility to consistently provide the answers for which they are searching, and to build their confidence in TUSC.
Saturday's demonstration in Canterbury was a strong step in this direction.
This version of this article was first posted on the Socialist Party website on 17 February 2014 and may vary slightly from the version subsequently printed in The Socialist.
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Mistakes not related to law firm's acquisition of Quindell's professional services division
Law firm Slater and Gordon is being probed by Australia's stock market regulator over financial reporting errors.
As part of its response to the the probe, the law firm has found mistakes in its reporting of historic UK cash flows.
On 1 June, the Australian-listed law firm bought the professional services division (PSD) of troubled insurance outsourcer Quindell, which is also being investigated over its financial reporting.
But Slater and Gordon said its own accounting probe is not connected to Quindell's FCA investigation, adding that it is confident that it has "no liability arising from that enquiry".
Regulator queries
In a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange on Monday. Slater and Gordon revealed that the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) intended to "raise some queries" with the law firm.
This followed the regulator's routine review of the audit process conducted by Slater and Gordon's auditor, Pitcher Partners.
Slater and Gordon has appointed accounting firm EY to independently assess the law firm's responses to ASIC's queries.
Slater and Gordon and Pitcher Partners have started a detailed analysis of the financial information to be supplied to ASIC, and have found a "consolidation error" in the reporting of historical UK cash flows from 2012 to the end of 2014.
UK errors
The errors relate to UK law firm Russell Jones and Walker, which Slater and Gordon acquired in the financial year ending 30 June 2012.
In its reporting between 30 June 2012 and 31 December 2013, the company overstated receipts from customers, as the UK business reported the amounts on a gross rather than a net basis.
In its reporting for the full year ended 30 June 2014 and the half year to 31 December 2014, UK value-added tax was incorrectly included twice in the amounts received from customers.
In both cases the errors had no effect on reported net cash, because the overstated income was cancelled out by the same amounts being included in the accounting for outgoing money to suppliers and employees.
Slater and Gordon will provide an update on EY's assessment in July.
Quindell clarification
To try and distance its own accounting probe from Quindell's FCA probe, Slater and Gordon clarified that it had bought the professional services division (PSD) of Quindell, not Quindell itself or any of its shares.
It also noted that Quindell's soon-to-be-released 2014 accounts will contain Quindell's view of the PSD's value, and that Slater and Gordon has established its own view using its own accounting policies with the assistance of EY.