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"Using GPS and Google Earth to understand and use BIG Data in Rural Tanzania to save lives." 2019 Apr 3.
"Community Perceptions and Sustainable Promotion of Bio-fortified Orange Sweet Potatoes and High Iron Beans: Experiences from Mbarara District in South West Uganda." 2018 Nov 11.
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"The Use of Stories to Understand Maternal and Child Health Realities: Feasibility and Applicability of Digital Storytelling in Lake Zone, Tanzania." 2018 Sept 21.
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Pre-engineered cold-formed steel (CFS) roof trusses are commonly specified by structural engineers, architects, and contractors as a framing option for roof construction. This Tech Note reviews the issues a framing system specifier should consider to assure the intent of the design is being met. This document also includes a suggested model specification for CFS roof trusses and an overview of the "Standard Practice for Cold-Formed Steel Truss Design Responsibilities.


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13 Sep Why Are Parabens Bad? We Uncover The Truth!
Reasons Why Are Parabens Bad for Your Health
In many of our other product reviews, you might have seen us mention something called 'paraben-free'. While most people consider parabens as something bad, a few know the reason behind it. So, to solve the mystery of why are parabens bad, let's take a look at some of the facts about parabens!
Why Are Parabens Used in Products?
Indeed, why use parabens in the first place if they cause harm to the body? Well, for starters, most of the cosmetics company benefit from parabens due to it's properties as an antibacterial agent that prevents the conditioner, lotion or any other cosmetic from going bad within a few days.
Though there are many other chemicals and products that do this as well, the fact that parabens are relatively inexpensive to procure or manufacture makes them the choice for many cosmetic manufacturers. But to be honest, there aren't many alternatives to parabens either (more on that later)
What Makes Parabens Bad?
The fact that many studies have confirmed the existence of a link between adding parabens and suffering from various disorders such as skin irritation, allergic reactions, dermatitis, rosacea and many other kinds of problems have earned parabens a bad reputation.
But that's not it, either. Though it hasn't been proved yet, a certain study concluded that parabens have the ability to imitate the hormone estrogen. This not only dangerous for the hormonal balance of men (since estrogen is a female reproductive hormone) but also to teens, children and adults male or female alike.
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While we certainly cannot avoid the existence of parabens in various cosmetics, we do try to feature a minimum of the number of products and mostly try to show paraben-free products. We won't sugar coat it: there aren't any chemicals made YET which can provide the preservative talents of parabens.
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Plymouth Marjon University recently acted as match day sponsor for Plymouth Argyle's decisive 4–0 win home game win over Southend United, highlighting the University's important links with sporting excellence in the City.
Members of staff from the university and their guests were greeted with champagne before being given a tour of the 126 year old stadium, Home Park. After a glimpse behind the scenes, the university was treated to a three course meal whilst being entertained by former players and guest speakers.
Plymouth Marjon University staff and their guests then welcomed players from both teams onto the pitch with a guard of honour, getting playoff chasing Argyle off to great start. The Pilgrim's confidence was high, with prolific defender Sonny Bradley returning to the starting line-up. Argyle's dominance was clear from the offset with Portuguese midfielder, Ruben Lameiras, slotting home a low shot within three minutes. After a tentative thirty minutes, it was Plymouth's star man, Graham Carey, who pushed the gap further with an audacious, deflected strike from the right of the box that flew over Southend's goalkeeper. Carey and Lameiras continued their reign, governing the game and proving too much for Southend, scoring once more each and leaving the final score at 4-0.
Perhaps the most prestigious of sponsorship duties came after the win, when selecting the man of the match. With solid performances throughout the park, the university faced a difficult decision. However, Plymouth Marjon awarded it to Graham Carey whose creativity and abundant skills saw off, not only Southend, but most of Argyle's opposition throughout the latter half of the season.
Prof. Andrew Edwards (Dean of Faculty of Sport, Health & Wellbeing) presented the Irish midfielder with the award and in return was given a signed Plymouth Argyle shirt as a memento of the day.
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Exciting start to 2017 season at Halesowen
Occasional wind and rain didn't stop the show, as twelve bands took to the arena at Himley Hall for the Halesowen Competition, as part of Dudley Borough's Armed Forces Day event.
In what proved to be tight competition across the classes, Kings Norton YMB were victors in the Contest Class in their first competition in four years. Biggleswade Sea Cadets led the way in the Championship Class, and in the National Class, it couldn't have been closer between four times league winners Thurmaston Marching Brass and today's winners Alderley District Scouts.
This also sets up a great contest in just two weeks at Daventry where most of the bands will play again.
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Like some other modern videogames, Spore will make use of generative music, according to Wired News' Chris Kohler, made up of themes and algorithms that recombine based on context, as opposed to yesterday's static, linear theme songs.
Dropping into one of his cities, Wright pointed out that Spore
even procedurally generates its musical tracks. "For any city, for anycolony I make, a theme will be generated for it," he said.
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"Allah be praised! Assumed office of DG ISPR. Thanks Lt Gen Asim Bajwa for contributions. Pakistan Armed Forces Zindabad Pakistan Paindabad," he said in a message on twitter.
Meanwhile, former DG ISPR Lieutenant General Asim Bajwa said that Pakistan has the best world recognized armed forces. "We are best nation with invincible Armed Forces. Thanks to all especially media for unwavering support," he said in a tweet. "Best of luck Major General Asif Ghafoor," he added.
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To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, [1–25 March 1800]
From Charles Cotesworth Pinckney1
[Shepherdstown, Virginia, March 1–25, 1800]
Dear Sr:
Be so good as to inform me if your general orders relative to rank of the 9th: of last September2 are means to operate within a Regiment, or whether they are only intended to decide the rank when officers of different Regiments meet together. Till I hear your determination, I shall confine them to the latter construction, because I remember we took a great deal of pains to arrange the internal Rank within the Regiments. The particular reason for my begging the favour of you to explain this matter is because Major Beal3 a most excellent officer of the 9th Regiment, and who, I well recollect we intended should have been Colonel of the Regiment, if Coll: Hall's4 Friends had not said he would serve, (& who was appointed because he had been a good Colonel the last War), is likely I hear to lose that place, and that Major Hopkins under the construction made at the War office of your order, is to take it. Major Beal expressly stands as first Major in the copy of the nomination delivered me by Coll. Lear,5 & his name precedes Major Hopkin's in the list sent me to the Southward from the War office. I do not know a better Major in the service than Major Beal; he has great military talents and is a very superior officer. I have had no opportunity yet of knowing the merit of Major Hopkins, as he has but lately arrived here; but his reputation for military Talents does not stand in comparison with Major Beals. He was a Captain in Baylor's6 Regiment last War, & Brigr: Genl: Washington7 informs me, he considered him as one of the most indifferent officers in it. Coll. Watts8 who is also here coincides in opinion with him. With respects to Mrs. Hamilton I remain
Yrs truly
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1. On February 28, 1800, in a letter which has not been found, Major David Hopkins wrote to H inquiring about his relative rank in the Ninth Infantry Regiment. On March 10, 1800, in a letter listed in the appendix to this volume, H forwarded Hopkins's letter to James McHenry, and the Secretary of War replied on March 19. On March 26, H sent to McHenry the undated letter from Pinckney printed above.
2. General order not found, but see McHenry to H, second letter of July 2, September 3, 1799; H to McHenry, July 8, 1799.
3. William D. Beall, a resident of Maryland and a veteran of the American Revolution, was appointed a major in the Ninth Regiment of Infantry on January 8, 1800 (Executive Journal, I description begins Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate (Washington, 1828), I. description ends , 299, 303; Heitman, United States Army description begins Francis B. Heitman, Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army, From Its Organization, September 29, 1789, to March 2, 1903 (Washington, 1903). description ends , I, 202).
4. Josias Carvel Hall was lieutenant colonel commandant of the Ninth Regiment of Infantry.
5. Tobias Lear.
6. George Baylor of Virginia, who was an aide-de-camp to George Washington during the American Revolution, was taken prisoner at Tappan in September, 1778, and then exchanged. He subsequently commanded the First Regiment of Continental Dragoons and served in that capacity until the end of the war.
7. William Washington.
8. John Watts of Virginia had served under Baylor during the American Revolution. On January 8, 1800, he was appointed lieutenant colonel commandant of the Light Dragoons (Executive Journal, I description begins Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate (Washington, 1828), I. description ends , 298, 303).


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Filed under: 3rd wave feminism, dating, Feminism, feminists, gender roles, love, misogyny, patriarchy, pro-feminist males, sex | Tags: Feminism, pornography, sexuality
Often, our conversations around sex consist of what we like, the things we are into, and our experiences with it. But rarely is the question asked, "Is our children learning …" no wait, I mean, rarely do we question the purpose of sex. The first question, many of you will recognize, is a Bush question.
In a culture where sex is framed by mass media and pornography, it's important to ask that question, mainly because popular culture still frames sex as something men earn and women give. In said culture, where the purpose of sex is framed in a sense of pleasure, we see women as the source of pleasure whereas men are the takers of such pleasure. When framed in said mentality, we no longer see women's roles in sex as one of humans, but rather humans who serve a specific purpose.
As such, said mentality takes away the idea of human connections. We simply see sex as mechanical, and not as an expression between two people. To be absolutely sure, there can be sex without love, and we have all experienced it, but when human connections are taken out of sex, it merely becomes a biological act, and has nothing to do with humanity. Further, it makes us see others as mere vehicles to our attainment of pleasure, rather than human beings with whom we can connect.
Whether we like it or not, sex involves emotions. Yet, within the pornography industry, it's treated as a mere act. In the end, it teaches us to detach from our human beings. I am not saying every sex act ought to come with love. I am merely saying we need to see others as human beings. Once we see others as merely sex providers, whether paid or not, any feelings or empathy we have for a person is gone. I say this to merely argue the point that until we can see others as humans, with feelings, needs and emotions, the act of prostitution will still be one that views women as providers of pleasure, and not humans. Sex may be great on its own, but we need to recognize that the person from whom we are getting it has feelings and is a human being.
Again, I ask: why do you have sex? What's it for? Is it merely a way to achieve pleasure, is it a show of mutual adoration, is it to create babies (who am I kidding) is it to show love and reward, or is it a way to attain mutual pleasure with someone you like and respect? By re-defining to purpose for sex, we too re-define how society sees homosexuality. After all, if it's about mutual respect and culture, then why does it matter what is natural?
Filed under: 3rd wave feminism, anti-feminism, Christian right, Christianity, college, gender roles, misogyny, objectification of women, patriarchy, religious right, sexism, Southern Baptists
You know, I am all for people pursuing their religious beliefs, and practicing their beliefs and living life as they see fit, but things like these piss the hell out of me.
It's an article about a Texas university that's offering classes on "being a good homemaker," as part of sociology classes – although a Bible college, it's still pretty disturbing – especially the quote below.
"Feminists are right to be concerned about how this agenda plays out among nominal Southern Baptists," says Dr. Brad Wilcox, a sociologist at the University of Virginia. "But this model works quite well for traditional religious couples. Conservative, Protestant, churchgoing women are happier than other wives, generally, and their work around the home is more appreciated than that of women who are not married to churchgoing, Protestant men."
In short, what this class is teaching are the "roles" in which women must have in the homes – that husbands are the bread winners, and wives are supposed their roles and "submit herself graciously to the servant leadership of her husband." At this divinity college, women are learning to be homemakers, and the majority of the staff members are men. It's also a theological college, but as the patriarchy would have it, none of the women are allowed to pursuit those divinity degrees. Why? Because God said so. Essentially, these people are saying at men and women have different roles, and it's not interchangeable – that they're equal under the eyes of God, but the women must submit to their husbands, and be "discreet, chaste homemakers."What the fuck? Doesn't that sound eerily like "separate, but equal?" As we all know, separate but equal isn't.
I support religion, and I believe that in the end, people are responsible for their own search of the truth …but when said beliefs and "truths," are used to push women back into the private sphere, while men are still the movers and shakers of the world, I have a problem with that. I have a problem with treating women like servants, as if they're not intelligent or capable enough to do the jobs that men have been "assigned" to be the public spheres.
More importantly, it gives men an excuse to not share the division of labor that women endure in the private sphere. Let's face it – cleaning the toilet, doing laundry and accomplishing the mundane bullshit of life aren't exactly exciting for most people. Somehow, to claim that women naturally enjoy cleaning toilets is just an insult to them.
At the end of the day, these Southern Baptists can claim religion as an excuse for their practice, but in truth, I'll call it what it is: sexist, discriminatory, archaic and misogynistic.Women aren't objects. They're people – the same people as men, and should be afforded every opportunity to do what they want, instead of what the patriarchal, religious and sexist institution wants them to do. Anyone who thinks otherwise is sexist and probably an idiot …
Filed under: 3rd wave feminism, Feminism, feminists, misogyny, objectification of women, pet names, power, sex, sexism
I bring this up because I've noticed that it happens a lot – and also, because I find it very annoying and just plain …rude and stupid.
Not only at bars, but I've noticed this in just day-to-day life, too. One can blame it on being from the South, and thus there is a certain vernacular that one follows. I am sorry, for your so-called "culture" is not an excuse for putting women down.
What I am talking about is when men refer to women – and often times the more good-looking ones, as "sugar," "baby," "honey," "hottie," or whatever. Every one of those terms, with the exception of maybe "honey," is not acceptable, not even in a relationship.
People have names and ought to be recognized as such. When we give name to something, we give it power. Men who refer to these women in said terms are engaging and recognize them not based on their individuality, but rather, the characteristics that they value women for. Yet, without those characteristics, women are devalued, and reduced to less than a human being.
I find it offensive because it takes away the individuality of women. Rather than seeing women as human beings, those people strip to women down to just their bodies, and nothing else.
Just as it's politically incorrect to refer to one as "the black dude," or "the fat chick," it's also inappropriate for one to refer to a woman or man (but this often times happens to women) based on their sexualities and their "goodies." This, essentially makes women look like objects, and vehicles for men's pleasures, rather than as people. It's as if to say, "the only reason I am addressing you because you are hot."
If anyone can appreciate a woman's body, it's me. But to be truthful, one can appreciate that without being the owner of it. One can do that without reducing women down to a piece of meat. One can do so without taking away the identities of women.
If it's true that it's a matter of convenience for some of these people, why is it that a woman is never referred to as "beautiful mind," or "smart girl," or whatever else? Why is it that when women are addressed, it always comes down to their bodies?
It bothers me, and I feel like addressing the issue every time I hear it, especially when it's a stranger talking to a woman. Although "hottie" and such bother me, "baby" bothers me even more. She is not a baby. She is a grown woman with her own thoughts, dreams and mind.
I remember one time, when I was younger and much more tempermental, I was at Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport and a steak stand, and some old guy called the woman serving her "baby."
I was in uniform then, but turned around and gave him a stern warning – anymore of that shit and I'd shove my fist down his throat. He looked at me, said something about the younger generation being rude, and walked away.
There is more to a woman than her body, and she should be referenced as such – preferably by her name. I remember once, when I was briefly seeing a someone who had really big breasts, a friend referred to her as the "big-titted girl." I almost punched him. Not out of jealousy, but because there was more to her than her breasts.
Filed under: beauty, bitch, chivalry, college women, double standards, Feminism, feminists, image of women, male privilege, men, misogyny, objectification of women, porn industry
I've come to the conclusion that no matter if I had fuller breasts and long, golden hair that ran out my head, I wouldn't make a very nice woman.
It doesn't matter if you give me a uterus, or different sets of chromosomes, or even if you made me smell nicer, or stay cleaner, I wouldn't make a nice woman.
Hell, give me my own vagina, with its own well-built system of reproduction and centers of pleasure, and I'd still wouldn't make a very nice woman.
I know this because I know that by the time I am 12 or 13, I will hate men.
I wouldn't hate them for their biology; I'd hate them for their ways to looking at me.
I'd hate them for their leery eyes and roaming hands – and the way they refer to me, not by my name, but as "hottie," "sexy," "babe," or a myriad of other nicknames used to objectify me.
I would hate them for blaming my anger and attitude on my being "on the rag," when in fact it is their ways of treating me that makes me angry.
I would hate that they holler at me as I walk down the street. What, should I come over there, drop my pants and jump their bone?
I would hate that if I bring up anything that makes me upset about them, I am being a whiny bitch.
I would hate them for treating me like a princess, but instantly call me a bitch if I were to turn down their sexual advances.
I would hate them for looking at me at a vehicle for their pleasure, and not as my own complete person.
Even in their compliments, I'd hate them for pre-supposing that just because I am a smart girl, that I am unique.
I'd most definitely have trouble trusting them – for I would never knew if one was genuine, or came from a long line of those trying to get in my pants
I would hate them for not knowing what the word "no" means. It doesn't mean continuing to pursuit me. It doesn't mean I am playing coy. It means you're probably a dumbass and I am not interested in you.
I would hate them for roaming at bars, even when I am talking to my friends, trying to break in to our conversations. Leave me alone! I am here with friends!
I would hate the drinks they offer as a way to "break the ice," as if somehow I am a prostitute and they are buying my time with drinks
I hate them because they control the media and images of me are distorted to be the way THEY see it
I would hate them because images of my body are spread everywhere – some of which are mutilated, as a way to promote their products
I would hate the porn industry. I would hate the pressure they put on me to act "accordingly."
I would hate that I cannot be myself, but have to compare myself to unrealistic standards.
I would hate the make-up, the shoes and everything else that I need for a job interview just to be successful.
I would hate that I must always be perfect, but perfection is not good enough. I am encouraged to diet more, look better, lose more weight.
I would hate that I am robbed of all that is me – that I am made out to be what the patriarchy wants me to be. I would hate not being my own person.
But, thankfully, I am not a woman. I am a man, full of privileges and free to live my life as I see fit. I am still raging mad.
I am mad that my friends, sisters, loved ones, potential lovers and future daughters are subjected to shit they'd never think of doing to a man.
I am piss-hot the people I love are viewed as objects and not people.
I am upset that most people don't empathize with the people I love.
But thankfully, I am a man. If a were a woman, I wouldn't make a very nice one. By 14, I think I'd be in jail for murder.
Filed under: 3rd wave feminism, 3rd wave feminists, 3rd-wave feminist, Feminism, feminist, feminist allies, feminist relationships, gender roles, male privilege, masculinity, misogyny, power, pro-feminist males
My apogogies for the lack of posting. I've been extremely busy, and extremely sick. I am still kind of walking around in a haze, not having eaten since Tuesday because of this really bad flu …
Can I be a feminist and still, at the same time, hold on to my masculinity? I mean, if a female feminist can still cling on to her "womanhood" and be a feminist, why can't I be the same? If a woman can still wear make-up and high heels and be a feminist, why can't I be masculine and still be a feminist?
I bring this up because lately, I've been charged with not being a feminist because I still enjoy male privilege.
The most serious charge is that I still want power – that in having political ambitions, rather than giving up power, I am clinging on and going after power.
But if I am using such power for something good – feminism, why is it so wrong?
So what if I enjoy a good fight? So what if, upon hearing a Navy guy make an anti-women, anti-feminist comment at the bar, and acting like a misogynist objectifying jackass, I challenge him to a fight? Sure, it's violence; but it's violence for feminism?
So what if I enjoy the sense of women (sexually or otherwise) or the taste of beer, or that on Sundays, I am watching football? So what if I love the feeling of being able to shoot my M-16 so accurately that i can hit a target 500 meters away? I am still a feminist.
I can still be tender, loving, caring, and I can still stick by my values and convictions.
To be sure, those who accused me of such are 2nd Wavers, those who live in their own worlds, reject what is reality, and just are "radical."
I like sex, I like beers, I like violence, I like football, and I still speak out on behalf of human and women's rights.
I still fall in love I still enjoy wooing women, I still enjoy wearing my heart on my sleeve.
I love being the center of attention. I love power. I love being in control.
But I would never harm, objectifying, hurt, or deny women of their humanly rights.
Why am I not a feminist?
A girl I just spoke to told me one can still be masculine and "manly" and be a good person and a feminist and that I am an example of such.
I shouldn't give a fuck what the 2nd Wave thinks. But I still need to give up male privilege, as it is how we pro-feminist males are supposed to act.
What am I to do? What's a guy supposed to do? If I give up masculinity, all that's in me will be gone. I'd be left with no passion, no drive, no ambition. This is not because it's what defined me as a man, but it's because it's who I am.
I want to be a man, but I still want to be a feminist.
Filed under: 3rd-wave feminist, dating, Feminism, feminists, gender roles, love, male privilege, masculinity, misogyny, power, pro-feminist males, sexual politics, unrequited love
For the last few weeks, I've become more interested in exploring the theories of masculinity in feminism. This came after charges were brought up that I was still hanging on to male privilege – and that my tendency to compete, be violent and even my ambition to grab power and go into politics are signs of male privilege. Because of that, I will be exploring male privilege and masculinity a lot in my notes.
One thing I've noticed a lot – sometimes in my own life, but in other men's lives, is their reaction to a rejection of love – and how, no matter how genuine they were in wanting to get to know someone, a rejection drives them into showing their masculinity.
It is, as if, a rejection of love is a challenge to their "manhood" and masculinity – speaking volumes of their maleness when they are rejected. More over, it also says something – coming from a male perspective, that they're not manly enough and that they don't have what it takes.
The rejected man, his ego and self emasculated, takes it upon himself then, to re-energize his manhood. How does he do this? He does this by being a womanizer. This does not always have to be about sex – but sometimes does include it. He has to prove to himself (not to others because the rest of the world probably doesn't know or doesn't give a damn) that, much like Stacy's Mom, he still has it going on.
He has to prove to his close circle of friends that he still has it. That he can still get women – even if it just means them falling for him, and him rejecting them. This reinforces his masculinity and ability to attract women. I am not a fan of evolutionary psychology, but I think that there's some truths hidden in that idea when mixed with masculinity.
This brings up a paradox: if women are seen as less than men, and if what is "feminine" – or belonging to women – is considered negativity, then why does a man, in his manhood, need a woman to elevate his status and to make him feel good about himself?
The reason I bring this up is that I am beginning to realize that masculinity can hurt us all. It hurts us in that our relationships and interactions aren't defined by who we truly love or care for, but rather, how does our interaction with that person make us feel? Further, it also opens doors to less-than-desirable relationships, in which the purpose isn't to nurture and to share and to love, but to boost one's ego.Also – in such cases, the victims are also the women who fall for men who feel like they need to be with these women to feel boost their masculinity. When come to find out that they're not in it for the love, but rather, their status, women are hurt.
Moreover – it does make one wonder: did this man want to get into the relationship with the original and supposedly true object of his affection because he truly felt something for her, or was it just to boost his masculinity?
Love, after all, isn't defined by how you react if your romantic advances are welcomed. It's how you react if your romantic gestures have been turned down.
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I'd wanted to write about my recent examination of my own musculinity, violence, the struggle for power and the patriarchy, as a response to claims that I lacked (indeed I do) of self-examination, but I ran across something yesterday, after corresponding about musculinity and violence with Dr. Robert Jensen, a women's studies professor, that I wanted to write about. More, tomorrow, on my recent discoveries of why my urges to fight for power through violent means are a direct result of male privilege and masculinity. For now, you get this.
As many of you know, I've become fascinated with research of pornography and how it effects our daily lives. I was in the middle of research when I found a slideshow that already had the things I was looking for. The link is below – and it's upsetting.
More than just objectifying women, porn also affects us in ways we've never really thought of before – in tells us what is sexy, what is desirable, and more importantly, how women should be viewed.
With porn, women are no longer seen as whole, complete people with feelings and minds, but rather, a vehicle for men's pleasure. If we can separate fantasy from reality, is it wrong? The problem is when it starts becoming that prevelant in our culture, it's hard to tell.
We start to buy into these ideas, and as a result, two things happen: women are harmed, in that they are seen as sex objects, and will become subjects of harrassments, bad relationships, and worst, rape.
Secondly, it doesn't allow us to truly love one another – because we see our partners through the pornographic lense – they are all resemblences of what the porn industry portrays.
I have to admit – even as a pro-feminist male, I've gotten into the mindset of (in the past) women with whom I'd like to have sex, and women for whom I feel an affinity, and would like to know as a person. It's the slut vs. good girls syndrome, and it pits women against one another.
The thing that most saddens me about porngraphy is that no one is spared. As you can see in this slide show, whether you are college student, school teacher, mother, wife, black, white, Asian, Latina – so long as you're a woman, you are objectified.
Sex, no matter how kinky, is beautiful when it comes with respect and love. But these sex acts, especially when it comes with describing women as bitches, whores, dumb sluts and other adjectives, I have a problem with that. It's hurtful, and it does not treat women as equals.
Feminism isn't about just freedom to do whatever the hell we want. It's the ability to free us all – from oppression, from a violent, male-dominated culture, from the social norms that have hurt us rather than free us


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Valentine went to Paris in the 1840s to learn the daguerreotype process. In the early 1850s Valentine had opened a portrait studio in Dundee, Scotland, which specialized in cartes-de-visite. Valentine founded Scotland's second largest photographic establishment, Valentine & Sons, in Dundee. Johnson gives the date of establishment of the firm as 1880, with Valentine dying in the same year; Spear mentions that the firm existed in the 1870s. After Valentine's death, the firm was run by his sons W.D. and George D., and is still in existence today.
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Sammy (Semin) Park is a Korean photographer based in Seoul, South Korea. He first started his photography studies and careers in Sydney, Australia, and now he moved and based in South Korea where he was originally from.
He took the Documentary Photography course lectured by one of the best Australian documentary photographers Marco Bok at Australian Centre for photography and gained experiences as a part-time photo journalist at Korea Times Australia and a freelancer photographer. Having felt an interest in Architectural Photography, he came back to Seoul Korea and took an Architectural Photography course and is archiving images of architecture and spaces of cities as a personal project.
2014 International Architecture & Urban Digital Photo Competition /Korean Institute of Architects Busan Branch : Bronze Prize
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I haven't been posting as much lately, what with the demands of graduate school and such, but occasionally a story happens that demands a response. No, it's not about the Donald Trump Show, the ignominious return of the Duggars to television, the death of Mother Angelica, or whatever thing Pope Francis is doing. This story is much more important: Kathleen Battle is returning to the Metropolitan Opera:
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Terrorism, In Brown and White
Two weeks ago, Paris was rocked with a number of coordinated terrorist attacks by ISIS fighters. Two days ago, a "lone wolf" engaged in a prolonged shootout with police in a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado. While the former has been roundly condemned by almost all Americans as nihilistic barbarians, regardless of their political orientation, the latter is seen very differently, depending on how you feel about abortion.Some on the right like Carly Fiorina have been "Not All Pro-Lifers" while others like Donald Trump have simply dismissed the shooter as some random maniac who in no way represents mainstream conservative opinion on anything:
The Friendly Atheist has compiled a bunch of tweets from users celebrating the shootings:
Clearly, terrorism isn't terrorism when it's being used by a cause one approves of.
It Takes a Village to Abuse a Child: Further Thoughts on Spotlight
I saw the movie "Spotlight" this morning, and it exceeded my expectations in every way. It's definitely an Oscar contender, and I think it's a film everyone should see. Not only does "Spotlight" do a great job of dramatizing the Boston Globe's investigation into the abuse scandal, but it also shows the extent to which Boston was controlled not just by the Catholic church but by what one could call "the old Irish boy's club" that demanded silence from priests, police, survivors, their families, and entire communities. Indeed, it seems like many Bostonians had direct knowledge of abusive priests, but assumed that it was just that one guy and the church knew how to handle things. The willingness for communities to turn a blind eye to abusive priests leads a lawyer working for abuse victims to proclaim (and here I'm paraphrasing), "It takes a village to raise a child, and a village to abuse one."
Although "Spotlight," the new movie about how the Boston Globe exposed the Catholic sex abuse scandal, only went national yesterday and not too many people have seen it thus far, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops isn't taking any chances, sending out "talking points" to every diocese in the country:
All My Skinfolk Ain't My Kinfolk
One of Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson's schticks is his insistence that if nominated and elected, he would be America's first "real black president." As opposed to the "fake black" president we have now. This assertion isn't new, since Herman Cain was saying the same thing during his own failed presidential run, and this meme is being reiterated by white Republicans who are desperate to run a black candidate to make them seem less white and less racist. Whatever one thinks of Obama's policies, the notion that he is somehow "less black" than Carson or Cain ignores the way in which blackness was and is constructed in the United States.
Charity vs Solidarity
Note: Parts of this originally appeared as posts on the Bilgrimage blog.
I recently finished Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz's book on mujerista theology in which she said that solidarity needs to replace charity as the pinnacle of Christian virtues and I heartily agree. Last year, I wrote about how the word "uncharitable" is misused by conservotrads (https://extraecclesiamestlibertas.wordpress.com/2014/12/15/a-rant-about-the-c-word-no-not-that-c-word/), and now I'm going to write about why charity falls short as a virtue.
The Niagara Movement: The Black Lives Matter Movement of the Early Twentieth Century
110 years ago, the Niagara Movement was founded by black civil rights activist (and fellow nonbeliever) W.E.B. Dubois to directly confront racism in American society. Unlike the "accomodationist" tactic advocated by Booker T. Washington, Dubois believed that blacks needed to attack racist laws and customs head-on, and not wait for some far-off day when whites would be prepared to accept them as equals. A PDF of the Niagara Movement's goals and philosophy can be found here:
While much of what the Niagara Movement wanted seems like common sense (e.g., universal suffrage, the end of peonage in the South, free, compulsory, and integrated high schools for children of all races, equal treatment before the law), it was considered shocking and radical by the standards of the early twentieth century, and even many black leaders thought that Dubois and his followers were being too bold. What is depressing for me, as I read the goals of the Niagrara Movement 110 years after the fact, is that many of the demands it states have yet to be properly implemented in the post-Civil Rights era.


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Outa has accused Sanral of fabricating support for e-tolling in a bid to drive up e-tag sales.
JOHANNESBURG - The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (Outa) has accused the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) of fabricating support for e-tolling in a bid to drive up e-tag sales.
Sanral has come under fire for praising the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) for endorsing the multibillion rand project.
But Sacci has now clarified that it remains opposed to e-tolling and only encouraged its members not to break the law.
Outa's Wayne Duvenage says Sanral is turning up the volume in its bid to win the hearts and minds of South Africans.
"Sanral is really fabricating information. We've caught them lying about e-tags in the past. It's absolute nonsense."
Sanral claims there has been an increase in the number of motorists buying e-tags, but says sales figures will only be available at the end of this week.
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The APT espionage group known as Pawn Storm has set its sights on Turkey, according to Trend Micro. Among its targets, the APT group has launched attacks on the office of Ahmet Davutoglu, the Turkish prime minister, the Turkish parliament and the the popular daily paper, Hürriyet.
The group apparently used a VPS based in Holland to launch its campaign. Trend notes that the group has used this particular VPS provider before, as have other famous hacker groups like DustySky and Carbanak.
The prolific APT group, also known as Sofacy, Fancy Bear or APT 28, are named after the chess strategy wherein pawns are rapidly deployed against the opponent.
The group's fingerprints have been seen in the electronic crime scenes of plenty of high level attacks. Late last year, the group attacked NATO and the White House while pretending to be the privacy advocacy group the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
The group has also targeted Blackwater, the private military company, the sovereign state of Georgia and the french TV channel TV5Monde. Pawn Storm were even purportedly behind a six-month attack against the German parliament in 2014.
False flag tactics seem to be a favourite for this group, perhaps because Pawn Storm is widely believed to be a proxy of the Russian state, attacking the enemies of Putin such as the embattled Syrian opposition.
And Pawn Storm's most recent attacks against Turkey seem to only strengthen that assertion.
Russia's relations with Turkey quickly chilled after Turkish armed forces shot down a Russian jet for apparently violating sovereign airspace, sparking a series of public escalations between each side. Russia quickly accused Turkey of materially aiding the Islamic State and broke contact with the Turkish military.
Perhaps the Kremlin is still sore from the international fiasco of November 2015. That said, attribution can be tough to figure out with any certainty. Even if Pawn Storm does come from Russia and is pursuing the geopolitical objectives of the state, it doesn't mean that its members are part of or associated with the state itself.
SCMagazineUK.com spoke to Ewan Lawson, an expert in cyber-warfare at the Royal United Services Institute, who said, "The interesting question remains as to the extent that this is being directed or organised by the Russian state and in particular those close to the leadership."
Estonia was subjected to an onslaught of cyber-attacks after a debacle concerning the moving of an old Soviet Statue from the country's capital in 2007. While most suspected the Russian state to be holding the puppet strings in the case (and many still do), a Kremlin backed youth group eventually admitted responsibility, adding that the Russian government was not involved.


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Will the human species discovered in the Philippines bring insight to the past lives of the ancient inhabitants?
Researchers have unearthed important evidence of an ancient human species discovered in the Philippines. They called their precious find the "Homo luzonensis", believed to inhabit the island of Luzon about 50,000 to 67,000 years ago. The human remains which consist of bones and teeth were dug out from inside the Callao Cave. This discovery has made Luzon the third Southeast Asian island in the past 15 years to show manifestations of unforeseen ancient human activity.
What the excavation revealed
The excavation in Callao Cave started in 2003 led by Armand Mijares. He discovered indications of human activity dating back to 25,000 years ago. During that time, he did not search any deeper for other artifacts that went beyond four feet below the surface. He said that most archaeologists from Southeast Asia will only dig cave sites up to two meters and will stop.
However, in 2004, that "shallow" digging became deeper when researchers unearthed Homo floresiensi. It is a midget hominin, commonly known as "hobbit" (from the movie "Lord of the Rings"). The said hominin lived in the Flores island in Indonesia until 50,000 years ago. This motivated Mijares to return to Callao Cave in 2007 to dig deeper.
Mijares is an archaeologist at UP Diliman and a National Geographic grantee at the same time. He and his team returned to the same site that they'd excavated in 2003. This time, they dug deeper. Over 5 feet of clay was excavated. They discovered a formed layer of rock called breccia along with other artifacts. The group was excited to find bone fragments that washed into the cave for thousands of years.
Small things with huge details
Initially, the bones appeared to only be from animals like pigs and deers. However, after a thorough examination, one piece caught their attention. That small piece looked like a complete foot bone resembling a human's. It was sent to the co-author of the research, Philip Piper, who then examined the animal remains.
The team named the human species discovered in the Philippines in 2010 as Homo luzonensis, after being found specifically in the island of Luzon. The small-bodied hominin lived on the island about 50,000 to 67,000 years ago. It was recognized from a total of 7 teeth and 6 small bones. Luzon was proclaimed on April 10 as the third Southeast Asian island to deliver signs of remarkably ancient human activity.
Just like a jigsaw puzzle
The excavations unearthed 2 additional toe bones together with 7 teeth, 2 finger bones, and a part of a thigh bone or femur. The team found these remains during their return trips to Callao Cave in 2011 and 2015. All in all, the remains represented at least 3 humans discovered in the Philippines – 2 adults and 1 child. The fossils revealed fascinating hints to the looks and the way of living of Homo luzonensis.
Based on the size of the teeth of the human species discovered in the Philippines, the hominin stood less than 4 feet tall. The curved toe bones, on the other hand, looked like the anatomy of Australopithecus, which had lived 2 to 3 million years ago.
Researchers are still baffled at how these Homo luzonensis arrived on the island of Luzon since the land has never been linked to the mainland by a land bridge. They may have traversed the sea using some form of a raft. There's also a strong possibility that they were washed up because of a natural disaster such as a tsunami.
Whatever the reasons were, it will remain a mystery on how this Homo luzonensis made it to the Philippines. At least now, the country has a hominid to call their own.
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Helen Skelton hits out at news she's been axed from presenting at Commonwealth Games
HELEN SKELETON has been dropped from presenting for the BBC at the Commonwealth Games and now the TV star has responded online to the news this afternoon.
The BBC presenter has been a fan-favourite covering sport after she reported on the swimming at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The mother-of-two hit the headlines with her leg-flashing outfits with many viewers sent into a frenzy over her sizzling wardrobe choices.
But Helen Skelton won't be back on screen to host the Commonwealth Games, which are set to take place in Australia next month.
Now the 34-year-old has responded to the news in response to one of her colleagues who posted about the story on Twitter.
Good job we don't take life too seriously
BBC star Sonja McLaughlan posted a picture of an article about the "axing" and wrote: "BBC Dreadful hatchet job on @HelenSkelton. BBC taking small team to CWG to save money.
"It means I've been 'axed' as well as I'm not going for first time since 2002. Helen is excellent Broadcaster undeserving of such treatment."
Replying to Sonja, Helen Skelton simply laughed it off and said she doesn't take life "too seriously".
She wrote: "LOLS @Sonjamclaughlan @lambsenglish good job we don't take life to seriously Sonja."
Helen Skelton's choice of outfits sent viewers wild at the Olympics in 2016
Helen Skelton hit out at the news she's been dropped on Twitter
Along with her comment, Helen also shared a photo on International Women's Day which seemed to reference the news.
The picture, which was also posted on her Instagram account, featured the words: "My boss told me, 'Dress for the job you want, not the job you have'.
"Now I'm sitting in a disciplinary meeting dressed as wonder woman."
A BBC Sport spokesperson told Express.co.uk the broadcaster are taking a "smaller operation this year" to the games in Australia.
Helen Skelton laughed off the controversy
They said: "We are sending a considerably smaller operation to Australia than we have to previous games and as such there won't be presentation from a number of sports including swimming. Helen remains a key presenter for BBC Sport."
As well as reporting at the Olympics, Helen also returned to swimming coverage on the BBC during the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Hungary.
Helen appeared to be taking the decision all in her stride today as she spent the afternoon with her two sons.
Helen Skelton shares two sons with her husband Richie Myler
Helen Skelton spent the afternoon with her two sons which she posted on social media
The TV favourite shares Ernie, aged two, and Louis, who is seven-months-old, which her rugby player husband Richie Myler.
Showing her followers what an average day is like in her household, Helen posted an hilarious clip which she captioned: "My life…"
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Writing a research paper within the medical technology field is a difficult enough task without you having to develop a topic. You like many students probably struggle at having to constantly come up with research paper topics in medical field that are both original and interesting. We've put together a list you should find helpful and can easily draw ideas from or use as they are written here:
- How do alternative medicinal practices compare with medical technologies when dealing with patients suffering from terminally ill diseases such as cancer?
- In what ways has modern medical technology created a new job industry in which people with specific skills are in high demand?
- Will the combination of medicine and technology become the new desired and most promising job industry of the late 21st century? If so, should students begin learning early?
- How can medical technology be used to predict the risk of cancer in certain humans and how can pharmaceutical companies respond by creating preventative medication?
- In what ways has medical technology changed from WWI till present day? Can we reasonably expect people to advance faster or slower than we have in the last century?
- What advancements in sports medicine have been made as a result of medical technology? Will these advancements change the way people play sports?
- How is a research paper on medical ethics not a good indicator of the important issues that academics are trying to uncover about medical technology?
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- Does medical technology require greater oversight because of the potential dangers and risks it puts patients in without the proper handling?
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For New Patients – An Advanced Endoscopic and Pain Management Center, Convenient to You
Advanced Surgery Center of Long Island serves patients throughout Suffolk County and beyond. On this page you will find information on what to expect during your visit. Call or email us today to schedule an appointment.
- Do not ingest any food or milk products, or have any candy or gum on the day of the procedure. You may drink clear fluids until 6 hours prior to the procedure. Do not drink anything after that, except for medications which may be taken with a sip of water. Follow the bowel prep instructions issued to you from your gastroenterologist's office.
- It is advised that your responsible party wait for you in the reception area during your procedure. If this person has to leave, please provide a contact number.
- We allow approximately 30 minutes preparation time for your procedure. This will be done in the admitting area and includes taking your history, checking your blood pressure, etc., reviewing your medications, and the name of your health care proxy (if you have one). We will start An IV in your hand or arm. We prefer the right arm as you will be lying on your left side. You will meet the anesthesiologist. Your personal belongings will be taken into the procedure room with you. You may be asked to remove your dentures and tongue/nose piercings. There will be a waiting period before you are escorted into the procedure room.
- In the procedure room you will be attached to the monitors by the anesthesia provider who is monitoring you constantly during the procedure. A soft plastic tube will be placed in your nose to deliver oxygen. You will have the opportunity to discuss any issues with your gastroenterologist before you are sedated. You will be asked your name, date of birth, and the name of your primary medical doctor. You will turn onto your left side.
- If you are having an upper endoscopy, we will place a plastic mouthpiece between your teeth to keep your mouth open while you are sedated.
- Propofol (anesthetic sedative drug) will be administered via the IV by the anesthesia provider. You may feel a brief sting at the IV site when the Propofol is first administered. We will not start the procedure until you are asleep.
- The upper endoscopy takes on average 5-10 minutes, a colonoscopy, on average 20 minutes. The procedures may be shorter or longer.
- You will wake up in the recovery area. You will be monitored for 20-30 minutes. We will give you a juice box to drink. You may have a sore throat or be a little hoarse.
- During a colonoscopy your doctor will be instilling air into your colon. Most of this is removed during the procedure. If you feel bloated or have abdominal pain in the recovery area, this is most likely due to air still present in your colon. We advise you to curl up on your side and bear down – as if you are having a bowel movement. Don't be embarrassed – it is just air – and it needs to come out for you to feel better.
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ULTRA-LUXURY Mixed Used Development
Representing the ultimate in luxury living, South Beach Residences offers a lifestyle experience that is peerless. Designed to maximise the sense of space, every unit is generously sized, ranging from over 6,500 sq ft for a 5-bedroom penthouse to 950 sq ft for a 2-bedroom unit. Together with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic balconies that open up to the city skyline, revel in a luxury of space that is rarely found in the city.
South Beach Residences is a huge mixed development boasting not just 190 luxurious residential units but a 5 start hotel and 500,000 sqft of Grade A office space. From its position in the upper 23 storeys of the 45 storey high South Tower, the residential units enjoy spectacular views across the nearby CBD and Marina Bay. The immediate area is taken up by conserved land featuring such landmarks as the iconic War Memorial. South Beach Residences are connected to both Esplanade and City Hall MRT stations and Suntec City via an underground walkway.
Fine craftsmanship. Thoughtful finishing. South Beach Residences caters to the most discerning. Each unit is furnished with quality appliances and fittings from leading international brands such as Miele, Duravit and Keuco, infusing every unit with a sense of modernity and timelessness. Exquisitely designed, these homes set the benchmark for urban luxury.
South Beach Residences is approximately a ten minutes' walk away from both Esplanade MRT (on the Circle Line), and City Hall MRT on the East West and North South lines. Both of these, as well as Suntec City can be reached via underground walkways (themselves filled with retail and dining units)which is a good option in the midday sun, or if it is raining. The development is also served by numerous bus routes.


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Michael Heighway's concert and a brief update on the extension, Spring 2018.
Trevor Swainson writes: ORGAN CONCERT Performed by Michael Heighway. The weather on Sunday (18th) was hardly conducive for turning out for the Organ Concert in St. Margaret's Church but the 70 or so who braved the weather were treated to a truly inspiring concert. The Church organ has not been worked so hard for many … [Read more…]


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54th Street Guest Survey is issued by the restaurant chain in order to get honest reviews of its customers. Through the 54th Street Guest Satisfaction Survey, the restaurant company intends to enhance its quality food and service. Furthermore, it rewards the individuals who have completed the survey with a free Appetizer or Dessert on their next visit to the 54th Street Grill restaurant.
The survey just requires a few information and a few minutes. All you need to do is provide the answers to the questions that are on the survey questionnaire. We recommend that you put honest answers on the survey form.
All types of complaints and suggestions are welcomed by the restaurant chain. Read the guide below for 54th Street Grill Guest Experience Survey guide.
54th Street Grill Guest Experience Survey Requirements
- In order to complete the survey, you should have recently visited the 54th Street Grill restaurant.
- You must be a resident of the U.S.
- Have the purchase receipt you received at the time of billing.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have access to any internet connected device such as a smartphone or computer.
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- To complete the 54th Street Guest Satisfaction Survey you need to open the survey page. 54thstreetgrill.tellcv.com
- Once the website opens you will find a welcome screen. Enter the number and names and the 15 digit survey code in the respective spaces.
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Browse Medicare Advantage information and resources in your state.
Close to 62 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare in 2020, and this number will only continue to rise as the Baby Boomer Generation joins the 65-and-over demographic.1
Medicare Advantage enrollment is also on the rise. In fact, more than 22 million Americans — or roughly one out of every three people (34 percent) with Medicare — are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan.2
A Medicare Advantage plan offers the same coverage as Medicare Part A and Part B, and some Medicare Advantage plans may also offer benefits such as vision, hearing and dental coverage. Some plans may also cover prescription drugs.
Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurance companies. Plan availability varies from state to state.
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Wayne County SCOPE at Bluegrass Festival
Gail Allen and Don Smith spent a beautiful August day at the Bluegrass Festival promoting SCOPE and recruiting new members.
Gail and Don have given a lot of time and effort fighting for our Civil and Constitutional Rights representing Wayne County SCOPE.
Thanks them next time you see them for their efforts. Gail designed the il Duce Cuomo likeness and the phrases pasted to his ugly likeness.
Gail and Don are fantastic SCOPE members, truley committed to our cause.
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In case you haven't heard, the CBD oil industry is one of the fastest-developing health and wellness markets in the world. CBD oil, which contains cannabidiol (the non-psychoactive compound of the cannabis plant), is available in all 50 U.S. states and in over 40 countries, contributing to the whole hemp industry with $500 million in annual imports. Most experts predict that these numbers will continue to rise as more states are joining the legalization bandwagon.
As for buying CBD oil in Arkansas, things are a bit complicated than in other, more cannabis-friendly states. However, that doesn't mean you can't buy CBD oil there; in fact, it's fairly easy if you're familiar with the state's law in regards to hemp and marijuana.
We'll be more than happy to explain all the legal intricacies to you when it comes to buying CBD oil in Arkansas.
If you are interested in learning more, read our guide on buying CBD near you.
To save you time, we have compiled a list of the best pure CBD oils available for purchase legally in Arkansas below.
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Is CBD Oil Legal in Arkansas?
It depends on the source of your Cannabidiol. As you probably know, CBD can be derived from both hemp and marijuana, which are two varieties of the cannabis plant. The main difference between hemp and marijuana is that the first contains only trace amounts of THC (below 0.3% in general), while the latter comes with detectable levels of this psychoactive compound.
Therefore, there are different regulations on marijuana and hemp CBD oil in Arkansas.
Marijuana CBD Oil in Arkansas
The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act permits patients with a doctor's recommendation to legally buy and possess cannabis from the state-licensed dispensaries. A patient that wants to apply for a medical marijuana recommendation must be 21 years or older and suffer from one or more qualifying conditions. Marijuana and its derivatives cannot contain over 10 mg of THC.
Simply put, if you want to buy marijuana CBD oil in Arkansas, you need to apply for a doctor's recommendation and then visit a dispensary to choose the product that suits your condition.
It's important to note that only medical marijuana patients can legally possess marijuana CBD oil in Arkansas. Possession for recreational purposes remains illegal and is charged with a range of punishments, from fines to even 10 years in prison.
Hemp CBD Oil in Arkansas
As opposed to marijuana CBD oil, hemp-derived CBD is completely legal in Arkansas. Hemp CBD oil falls under the 2014 Farm Bill, which legalized the use and cultivation of industrial hemp. The bill makes hemp legal on the federal level unless the in-state law states otherwise. Currently, no Arkansas state legislation has been introduced to regulate hemp-derived CBD oil.
To cut the long story short, CBD oil is considered an over-the-counter product in Arkansas and you shouldn't encounter major problems when trying to buy a bottle in the state.
This brings us to the title question, which is:
Where to Buy CBD Oil in Arkansas?
Like we said, the CBD oil industry is growing strong in the U.S. and Arkansas is no exception. For residents of the state, it's best to buy CBD oil online through one of several popular retailers. Online stores offer wide selections of high-quality CBD products, wholesale deals, and door-to-door delivery services.
Still, if you like to shop for CBD locally, you can find a few brick-and-mortar stores selling CBD oil in Arkansas. Whichever option you choose, always keep in mind that the quality of your CBD oil is of the utmost importance.
Buying CBD Oil Online in Arkansas
Buying CBD oil online is easy, fast, and convenient. It all boils down to finding a trusted manufacturer. Once you've found the right company, buying a bottle of Cannabidiol is easy like a walk in the park.
But how to tell that a CBD oil provider can be trusted? Well, there are a few details you should keep in mind when shopping for CBD oil in Arkansas, be it online or somewhere near you.
These criteria include:
- 100% organic, non-GMO certified industrial hemp
- CO2 extraction
- 3rd-party lab testing for quality and purity
- Full-spectrum CBD extracts
If a company matches all of the criteria, you can give it a green light. On the other hand, if they fall short of any of these standards – in particular the first "trinity" – you'd better reconsider your choice unless you are really brave or don't mind wasting your money on inferior products.
If you want to make sure you always buy top-notch quality CBD oil, read our guide on Buying CBD Oil Online!
Where to Buy CBD Oil Locally in Arkansas
There is nothing wrong with shopping in a good ol' way. You know, walk out of your apartment, take a deep breath, and head in search of CBD goods around your city – it sounds like a plan, doesn't it?
Thus, if you prefer to buy CBD oil from a brick-and-mortar store, there are at least a few stores that sell premium CBD products in Conway, with more shop openings expected. Alternatively, Memphis houses a couple of 5-star CBD shops if you're within driving distance.
Below is a list of the best-rated CBD oil in Conway, Memphis, Fayetteville, and Camden.
Oh, and don't forget to check out our guide on Buying CBD Oil Near Me – it will help you get a good grasp of how to find a decent CBD store in your city/state.
Best CBD Oil Stores in Conway, Arkansas
|Tobacco Station USA
|2665 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR 72032
|CrazyJ's Smoke Shop
|1815 Old Morrilton Hwy, Conway, AR 72032
|Natural State Glass Gallery
|740 S Salem Rd, Ste 101 Conway, AR 71701
Best CBD Oil Stores in Memphis
|Blown Away
|6155 Macon Rd, Memphis, TN 38134
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|Crazy Js
|1000 N Garland Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Best CBD Oil Stores in Camden
|Starfire Studio Glass
|648 Cash Rd SW, Camden, AR 71701
Final Thoughts on Buying CBD Oil in Arkansas
We hope that Arkansas will soon join other states that are changing their policies on marijuana. Nonetheless, before that happens, only medical marijuana patients can be allowed to buy and possess the marijuana-derived CBD oil. For those of you who want to experience the health benefits of cannabidiol without a medical recommendation, hemp-derived CBD oil might be the answer. It is legal in all 50 states, so even if you don't live near any shops selling CBD products, you can always buy your CBD oil online and have it delivered right to your door.
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|March 1851
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|"Rise And Fall of the Slave South," University of Virginia
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In March of 1851, a vicious battle raged in Buncombe County, North Carolina between the Sons of Temperance and their local opposition. The members of the Buncombe Sons of Temperance consisted of men who were in favor of the moderation of alcohol consumption. The opponents of this order acted out against the Sons in spurts of violence. A Knoxville, Tennessee newspaper picked up this story and claimed that the violence witnessed in Buncombe was even more severe than the violence against temperance proponents in nearby Tennessee counties. The paper was unsure of the cause of this outburst of violence, but conjectured that the goal of the opposition was to bring the Sons of Temperance down to their own drunken level.
The Sons of Temperance also faced opposition from local churches. The Order in Buncombe County had been denied of the use of a church for its meetings on the grounds of bringing reproach to the Church. On March 5, 1851, a vehement public discussion took place in the Flat Creek area of Buncombe, where members of both sides of the issue took a stand. Reverend Hicks of the Asheville District sided with the Order and explained its principles, while Reverend Pickens, in opposition to the Order, argued that it was irreverent for members of a secret lodge to hold meetings inside of a church.
The American temperance movement of the 1850's was undeniably more intense in the North than in the South. However, groups like the Buncombe County Sons of Temperance sprung up in many parts of the South. The prominence of the Sons in the Buncombe community and their strong moral cause leave it unclear as to why they faced such heated opposition from both the Church and other members of the community. Ian Tyrrell argues in his essay on temperance in the Antebellum South, that the movement did not catch on in the South with the same fervor as in the North largely due to the fact that the South was extremely conservative in regards to social reform. He explains that these sentiments were largely expressed due to the fact that, in the minds of Southerners, any type of social reform during this era was immediately associated with abolition. As a result, many Southerners rejected the movement solely based on the basis of this association. This reasoning could explain why the Order of the Sons of Temperance, even with its moralistic virtues, was faced with such stiff opposition in Buncombe, North Carolina.


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NEX Penang 2018: The Art of Partnership
"At NEX, leadership is lived out in a holistic way that balances between soul and solution; character and performance; vision and reality." - Wong Guek Liegh, Malaysia
"This was a true leadership conference for leaders by leaders - full of practical useful insights with moments of genuine leadership clarity" - Ian Robinson, Singapore
Organised for the first time in 2016, NEX Penang then featured 13 highly respected speakers and saw over 300 delegates in attendance. Watch highlights from NEX Penang 2016 below.
- Strategic Business Partnerships
- The Power of Commitment
- Why Do Partnerships Fail & Succeed?
- Purposeful Partnerships
- The New Paradigm for Partnership
- Creating & Sustaining Partnerships for Entrepreneurship
- Getting the Best from your Partners
- Great Partnerships: Challenges, Opportunities & Creativity
- The Art of Private & Public Partnerships
- The Art of of Global Partnerships for IoT (Internet of Things)
- The Art of Impact Investing & Social Enterprise Partnerships
- The Art of Partnership in Innovation & Creativity
- The Power of Team Leadership: The Making & Breaking of Teams
- The Art of Entrepreneurship: Strategy & Execution
- The Art of Giving: Feeding the Marginalised
- The Art of Rekindling Passion
- The Art of Strategy Execution
- Collaborating with Corporates - A Practical Guide for Startup
This year's panel of speakers include
- Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Former Minister of International Trade & Industry
- YB Hannah Yeoh, Deputy Minister of Women, Health & Community Development
- YB Yeo Bee Yin, Minister of Energy, Green Technology, Science, Climate Change and Environment
- Dato' Seri Lee Kah Choon, Director of InvestPenang
- Dato' Seri Wong Siew Hai, Governor of American-Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM)
- Tan Teong Khin, Managing Director of Clarion Malaysia
- Walter Lee,Celebrity Chef & Founder of Zy Movement Foundation Malaysia
- Dato Dr Kim Tan, Chairman of SpringHill Management Ltd
- Khoo Cheng See, Founder of House of Hope Penang
- George Ang, Founder of Revenue Valley Group
- Dato' Peter Ng, Group Founder & COO of UCSI Group
- Razif Abdul Aziz, Acting Group CEO of Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd
- Adam Ramskay,Venture Development Manager of Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd
- Govinathan Pillai, Senior Director of Digital 4 Development and IT Innovation at World Vision International
- Dylan Wilk, Co-Founder & COO of Human Nature, Philippines
- Dr John Ng, Ph.D., Chief Passionary Officer of Meta Consulting, Singapore
- William Tang, Co-Founder of Eagles Leadership Institute, Singapore
- Samuel Lam, President & Managing Partner of Linkage Asia, Singapore
- Lawrence Leong, Former Asst. Chief Executive of Singapore Tourism Board
- Jeff Cheong, President of Tribal Worldwide Asia
- Professor Neo Boon Siong, Dean and Canon Professor of Business at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
MISSION: Nurture value-based leaders, Engage leaders in learning and eXchange ideas & insights through collaborative networks
Benefits of NEX Penang
Asian Thought Leadership: Learn from Asian leaders on critical Asian issues
Expertise, Passion & Integrity: Inspired by authentic speakers who will share candidly their personal experiences
Multi-Disciplinary Approach: Benefit from different disciplines to develop effective leadership competencies
Cross-Cultural Impact: Enriched by speakers and fellow leaders from different countries
Best-in-Class Practices: Learn from industry practitioners as they impart their leadership insights
Highly Interactive Learning: Enjoy learning through interactive workshops
Connectivity and Networking: Connect and collaborate with like-minded leaders
Personal Transformation: Transformed to become a great leader
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Fantasy football formation
What are the best Fantasy Football Formations?
This is a question that we hear quite often - what are the best formations to use in fantasy football? It seems that anyone who is anyone in football and anyone who is no-one has an opinion on what the best formations to use are. It is a debate that exists in professional football, so it is apt that the debate rages on for us armchair managers and it is partly what makes fantasy football the greatest game on earth!
Fantasy Premier League Options
As you will be aware, fantasypremierleague.com is our preferred choice of fantasy football game so we will be focusing on formations for the fantasypremierleague.com game type.
There are a few things to take into consideration when you are choosing a formation for your team:
Gameweek Fixtures
The gameweek fixtures will be a key consideration as you will be looking for where you anticipate picking up your points in terms of the fixtures. If you have defenders who are likely to keep a clean sheet then this is a good option for perhaps playing 4 or even 5 at the back - however, most gameweeks have very few clean sheets for defenders and goal keepers so we would usually advise a maximum of 4 at the back in fantasy football. The flip side of this is your strike force - of course, if you have spent £12.7m on Aguero, £11m on Balotelli and another £8.4m on Dzeko you are going to want to play all three - but what if Man City are playing against Stoke City or Chelsea - two of the toughest defences in the league! It is probbably advisable to play just one of the Man City strikers (probably Aguero over Dzeko) and use your defenders - this is always going to be a gamble, but ask yourself - are Man City likely to score more than 2 goals today? If the answer is no then you can't really justify playing the two strikers.
Strength of your midfield
Your midfield is absolute key in fantasy football. Whilst strikers will get all of the glory, it is your midfield who can pick up the most points when they have a good day. You should aim to have a minimum of 3 top quality midfielders - we would suggest four with one average midfielder. You then have the flexibility and can choose to play your top 3, your top 4 or even all 5 if the fixtures look promising for them. The reason your midfielders are so valuable in fantasy football is that they can pick up points from many game situations - clean sheets, assists, goals and of course bonus points. Midfielders cannot be punished for leaking goals and are less likely to be sent of than defenders meaning you lose the risk of minus points. Midfielders will see a lot more of the ball than a striker so they have more opportunity to influence games - something that attracts bonus points. We always play with four or five in midfield and suggest you do the same.
May the Strike Force be with you!
Your fantasy football strikers will be some of your main points earners and can really make a difference to your fantasy teams fortunes. When it comes to fantasy football formation tips it is vitally important to factor in the financial outlay - of course, if you have spent a fortune on 3 top strikers then you are always going to play 3 up front as the chances are that at least one of them will fire. But there is a lot to be said for having two top strikers and then a third (cheaper) striker that you can rotate. For example, those fantasy football players who chose to bring in Danny Wellbeck when he joined Arsenal could have signed him for a sub £7m fee - a snip for a premier league top 4 striker! This would then give you the flexibility to play him most game weeks, but when Arsenal are up against tougher opposition you can justify dropping him for the game in favour of an extra defender or midfielder.
Most fantasy football geeks would tell you that it is essential to have a 3 pronged attack and whilst on the whole this is a philosophy that we agree with, it is something that should always have a degree of flexibility - and as always with fantasy football - flexibility is the key.
So what formation should I choose in Fantasy Football?
All of these are valid options - and it comes down to where you have spent your money. For us, it is about analysing where you are most likely going to pick up the points in that specific gameweek. Look at your players fixtures - sometimes your cheaper players can justify a start if they have an easier fixture - particularly when it is defenders.
Having said all of this - we prefer offensive teams and will usually go for a 3-4-3 or a 3-5-2, with the odd gameweek where clean sheets are predicted going for a 4-4-2.