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- This topic has 15 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago by Keith Taylor.
August 21, 2017 at 6:04 pm #5372
Wanting to buy a hemp protein powder flavoured with chocolate. Because it would be really handy for me on days when I'm on the go and just want to incorporate some different sources of protein in my diet.
Can anyone see the problem this could cause in bringing on a gout attack?
I've researched hemp and from what I can see it's low in purine so shouldn't be a problem. But I just wondered about having it as a protein shake. The one that I have seen just contains pure hemp powder and cocoa powder.
Thanks in advance
August 21, 2017 at 8:07 pm #5378
I suspect the problem here is not so much the product as such but how you're going to use it.
So far as I know, people generally use protein powders to live on bad diets. Protein powders also make it easy to consume too much protein which can indirectly make gout worse (but at that point you'd have bigger problems than gout). Normal foods are generally safer.
Another problem is that you're vegan which means you can easily end up with a protein deficiency by diversifying carelessly. So far as I know, hemp proteins are kind of like the proteins in most nuts: a poor choice for vegans, except in small amounts.
Vegans should get much of their protein from stuff like soy, cauliflower, beans, spinach or lentils.
August 21, 2017 at 11:18 pm #5384d qParticipant
Rebecca, I would have to agree with nobody on this. Try and get your protein from natural sources such as lentils and beans.
Would it not be possible to make yourself a protein rich smoothie for when you are on the go? I'm not much of a fan myself of smoothies and some say they are good and some say their bad but I would assume if you need an occasional mobile protein boost maybe that might be an option for you rather then powders.
August 24, 2017 at 9:25 am #5390
I get what you're saying but the sources of protein that you've mentioned which I do really enjoy unfortunately seem to keep coming up and rearing the ugly head on the purine scale! I keep reading that soybeans cauliflower etc should be avoided and it's just getting so ridiculous that my head is all over the place with my past eating disorder I find I'm even avoiding vegetable sources of protein because it's becoming an obsession. I'm just sick to death of the information out there there's always seems so negative you can't even have a high purine plant Diet. What the hell should you eat! sorry for the Rant but you can see how much it's getting to me currently fighting off another Flare up and all I can think of is I had some bloody peanut butter on toast lol
August 24, 2017 at 11:19 am #5393
The purine problem is solved by allopurinol. Maybe a small dose increase could reassure you but based on your latest test result, it's not strictly necessary.
Protein deficency on the other hand… that's not going to be solved by any drug. And vegans are at risk of protein deficiency (especially lysine). The solution isn't eating more protein but more plants containing a better protein mix.
So it seems to me your priority should be clear: you should eat soy, beans and so forth. Peanuts and wheat do not contain as much lysine.
About "high purine plant Diet", we can go over the numbers together if you want but the bottom line is that there seem to be very few plants which have a very high amount of purines. So one plant-based diet can certainly have more purines than another plant-based diet but it's nothing like the amount of purines you could be getting from animal flesh (or yeast). What matters is the numbers and not relative judgements like "high" or "low".
Yes, dairy has less purines and a better protein mix than (most) plants but if you pick the right plants, the difference isn't such a big deal.
We can also go over the protein numbers together if you want but I think you'll get basically the same information from pretty much any mainstream dietary advice for vegans.
August 24, 2017 at 11:34 am #5394d qParticipant
Rebecca, another thing you should take into careful consideration is in fact stress levels. Although it may not directly effect your gout (some may differ) it will however disturb the way you live your life which can and will result in a life led by gout and not general wellbeing. Gout is a chronic condition however life isn't, it's temporary. You'll never outrun gout but gout can outrun you.
Let me know if you ever wish to talk more about the psychological effects.
Get yourself to Turkey and have the best time you can 🙂
August 24, 2017 at 5:16 pm #5406
Thank you for your kind comments that's really nice of you I suppose I have replaced the obsession over calories that I used to have with Foods and what I can and can't eat and any kind of restriction to someone that's had an eating disorder is not good at all and leads to very negative thought processes.
It just seems odd to me that the last two gout flare-ups I had looking at my food diary one time I had quite a large portion of hummus and another time was quite a large portion of peanut butter buy large I don't mean bucket loads though and as you pointed out still not comparable to animal proteins so it just doesn't make sense for me and I definitely don't think I need a dose increase not with my uric acid is so low so really cannot find them why I had the flare ups or maybe they are just pure coincidence
I'm careful about sore though and definitely would not be back to drinking dairy not just for the fact that I'm vegan but also I did previously had breast cancer 5 years ago which was oestrogen positive although plant estrogens seem to fall in the same category as plant purines not seen as Potent as those from animal sources I suppose all of that just has a knock on effect in the everything I eat I have to constantly worry over which I know is ridiculous
August 24, 2017 at 5:16 pm #5407
Sorry meant to say soya not sore
August 24, 2017 at 6:45 pm #5415
A vegan trying to avoid phytoestrogens sounds like a recipe for protein deficiency. There are alternatives to soy of course but they've supposedly got a fair amount of phytoestrogens too.
I guess you could in principle eat loads and loads of cauliflower and rapini but realistically…
Are you taking a supplement? If not, have you been checked for lysine deficiency lately?
About hummus and peanuts, I wouldn't be surprised if they were trigger foods for you. Fats and salt can be an issue. But possibly it's something else entierly that gets your immune system worked up.
If you're talking about industrially-processed foods, there could be a common ingredient. Otherwise, one attack per food doesn't even qualify as a coincidence yet.
August 25, 2017 at 10:49 am #5418
So do you think I should continue to consume peanut butter and hummus as I agree with you I think one attack isn't enough. I should have mentioned that they were not shop bought, they were both home made so would have no other chemicals or preservatives, probably why I consumed a larger portion as were so tasty!
I take multi-vitamins, don't want to be drawn into any discussions re the controversy over them, with my past problems with food they are also a good way to get B12 which even non-vegans can be deficient in due to modern day farming practise. Would lysine deficiency show up on a blood test? As have mentioned before I have a full blood count every six months and nothing has even shown up as deficient, doctors have always gone over results with me and been very happy.
With the soya issue there is still very much undecided I would say within the medical community over whether it protects against breast cancer or could be harmful. I think the problem was the studies into Asian populations that seemed to show a protective effect -the people there consumed moderate amounts, plus live a much healthier lifestyle overall. Thus lots of people in western worlds went mad for soya buying soya milk, burgers, cheese and even supplements etc…I lived on soya products when I first went vegan, I have no idea if that contributed to my breast cancer, I was told tumours can take time to form, and prior to being vegan I was extremely overweight and a heavy drinker, I try not to over analyse that as I did in the past, so I think this is why I am struggling so much at the moment with the food issues I long for a day I can eat without guilt whether over cancer, gout or weight!
August 25, 2017 at 12:00 pm #5421
Sure, keep eating hummus and peanut butter for the time being. You're avoiding enough foods already!
I don't know what the controversy about multi-vitamins is about but lysine ain't a vitamin and the most multi-vitamin pills wouldn't have it. For one thing, you need a much larger volume of lysine than all vitamins combined.
There are blood tests for lysine. Sometimes it's tested as part of a full amino acids test. But such tests aren't routinely done here, except perhaps of infants.
I don't know what your diet is like so I have no idea how likely you are to have serious deficiencies but the way you talk about purines and phytoestrogens is worrying.
If it's only soy you avoid, fine. You could even avoid all beans as well as green peas if you ate enough lentils and chickpeas. I don't know how much muscle there's on you and so forth so I don't know your requirements but my guess is that about 80g lentils (uncooked and unsoaked) plus 80g chickpeas (uncooked and unsoaked) per day would cover your requirements. If you're eating loads of cauliflower, rapini, turnip greens, spinach and such, that could cover part of your requirements and lessen your need for legumes. Quinoa and potatoes would also lessen your need for legumes but not by all that much.
August 25, 2017 at 2:51 pm #5424
Thanks for your replies, out of interest what is "Rapini?" If I am honest with you and myself my diet isn't that great, I don't eat lots of saturated fat or junk food and my cholesterol, blood pressure etc..is fine plus the blood tests come back showing no deficiencies in major things like iron, protein, B12, calcium etc…so on paper I look fine. I am a bit overweight as do have a fondness for things like nuts, olives, olive oil and avocado which hopefully are all a good part of keeping a gout free diet. I don't get enough protein I know that, and this whole current purine/calorie/phytoestrogen obsession doesn't help! I hope I haven't painted an overall picture of vegan diets being unhealthy because I have so many vegan friends who put me to shame who eat hearty and balanced diets without needing to supplement and are well into old age. What I will say is this, ignore whether I am vegan or not I have had a long standing eating disorder and that unfortunately comes and goes. I am no longer bulimic but the issues over food and my weight will probably never go away although I hope they do!
August 25, 2017 at 3:23 pm #5425
Rapini is a green cruciferous vegetable. You might call it something else. Supposedly that type of vegetable is helpful for people who want to suppress estrogens. That type of vegetable also tends to have lots of lysine (relative to other vegetables or to the calories they contain).
I'd be surprised if you didn't eat enough protein. More likely, you're not eating the right proteins.
I realize it's not that hard for adults to eat a healthy vegan diet but it's harder than for non-vegans. And it seems quite common for vegans to have deficiencies in practice.
What test was used to establish that you used not to have a protein deficiency? It might not be specific enough. Such tests aren't routinely done here so I can't possibly guess what was tested in your case.
August 26, 2017 at 9:27 am #5433
I don't know about specific tests I just know that everything came back normal and my doctor said everything was fine. Most vegans I know get all their proteins from soya, beans, vegetables and also through combining foods. I am not a good example of a vegan as I have had an eating disorder. I also know many non vegans who eat a very bad diet, and while many concentrate on protein, a lot neglect fibre for example. I am weary of eating too much protein I just try to stick to the recommeneded daily amount as too much makes it harder to excrete.
January 27, 2018 at 2:06 pm #6453Toni LeeGuest
This is not a food but try rubbing CBD oil on the area. Takes away pain swelling and redness. Also, take orally this is known to help gout! I swear by this it works wonders!
CBD for gout is a miracle. Rub oil on feet swelling redness pain gone!
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I'm not sure if this post is the prompt. But people have been asking me help desk questions like "is CBD oil good for gout".
There's not much point asking me because I have no knowledge of, or interest in, CBD oil and related products. But I found a couple of studies that might be useful:
Devinsky, Orrin, Maria Roberta Cilio, Helen Cross, Javier Fernandez‐Ruiz, Jacqueline French, Charlotte Hill, Russell Katz et al. "Cannabidiol: pharmacology and potential therapeutic role in epilepsy and other neuropsychiatric disorders." Epilepsia 55, no. 6 (2014): 791-802.
Medicinal preparations from the flowers and resin of Cannabis sativa have been used in China since ~2700 BCE to treat menstrual disorders, gout, rheumatism, malaria, constipation, and absent-mindedness.
Ryz, Natasha R., David J. Remillard, and Ethan B. Russo. "Cannabis roots: a traditional therapy with future potential for treating inflammation and pain." Cannabis and cannabinoid research 2, no. 1 (2017): 210-216.
This review cites 8 previous studies claiming benefits of cannabis for gout. Not specifically CBD oil:
In general, the historical records indicate that cannabis root is most often extracted with boiling water and applied topically to treat gout
But all the gout references are hundreds of years old. However, if there are modern applications the authors note:
It is clear there are many different chemotypes of cannabis, including THC predominant, CBD predominant, and mixed types.60 Future research should compare the phytochemistry of hemp roots with those from various drug chemovars to determine if there are differences in active compounds.
As I said, I can't be much help on this topic. But I'm happy to keep checking for relevant studies as long as the interest continues.
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Fanaticism (at-ta`assub)
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Having An Evil Opinion of Muslims (su'u ad-dhan bi'l-muslimeen)
The tenth means by which Satan enters the heart of humanity is through having an evil opinion of the Muslims. Due to this, Satan enters the heart and causes the person to fall headlong into five subsequent traits: [1] making slander of Muslims, [2] being deficient with regard their rights, [3] procrastinating in showing respect towards them, [4] looking on them with pure disdain; and [5] seeing himself better than them.
Love for Rank (hubb `l-jaah)
The eleventh means by which Satan enters the heart of humanity is through love for rank. When Satan sees this destructive trait in the heart he cultivates in it innumerous detestable personality traits and guides him to self-deception until he is eventually destroyed. The person erroneously thinks that he is among the redeemed and there is none like him. Satan then cultivates in his heart the need to be preoccupied with giving lectures to people.
Then by means of this self-deception, Satan causes him to be ostentatious by eloquently beautifying his words for the people, by falsely manifesting his desire for good for all the Muslims. Satan says to him, `If you do not perfect you expressions for them then your words will plunge in the hearts of the people and they will not be guided to the truth.' Satan thus, urges him to showing-off and love for people's acceptance based upon what he says. He thus takes
pride in his numerous followers and other destructive traits.
Arrogance (al-kibr)
The twelfth means by which Satan enters the heart of humanity n through arrogance. It is among the most immense of the destructive blameworthy traits. The abhorrence of arrogance is not hidden from anyone. May Allah protect us from it.
The outcome is that every blameworthy trait is an entranceway for Satan (mudakhal as-shaytaan) into the heart of humanity. For this reason humanity should be on guard against all blameworthy traits and may Allah give you success and arriving at what is correct.
If the gates of the city are open and the enemies are present and on the alert, there is no way the city can be defended except through three means: [1] watchful attentiveness (al-muraaqaba), [2] spiritual struggle (al-ijtihaad); and [3] seeking assistance with Allah (isti`aanatu billahi). There is no power or might except with Allah.


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When ordering the disqualification of two company directors a judge had legitimately made factual findings and had been correct to hold that the revenue commissioners had not been given an informed opportunity to consider whether to pursue payment for Crown debt, in light of errors and omissions that had been made by the directors in their communications with the commissioners.
The appellant directors (C and K) appealed against disqualification orders that had been granted at the instigation of the respondent secretary of state. C and K had been directors of a company (J) which had entered creditors' voluntary liquidation. The secretary of state, alleging that C and K had failed to ensure that J comply with its statutory obligation to remit pay-as-you-earn and national insurance contributions, was successful in obtaining disqualification orders. The trial judge found that in a letter to the revenue commissioners, drafted by K and signed by C, they had falsely claimed not to have received directors' salaries and had failed to mention payments to J from K totalling £11,000. He also held that they had not disclosed that J had won a large contract. The judge held that the letter's effect was that the commissioners were not given an informed opportunity as to whether to pursue payment, and that no progress was made thereafter to negotiate a time to pay agreement. Findings that J had discriminated against the commissioners by choosing not to pay them, had a policy of discrimination, and had free funds available from which to make some payment, were not challenged on appeal. The directors submitted that the judge had erred (1) in holding that they bore an evidential burden; (2) in making three particular factual findings with no or insufficient evidence; (3) in rejecting the directors' evidence and concluding that the commissioners were not given an informed opportunity whether to pursue payment; (4) in holding that exceptional circumstances had to be shown to avoid a determination of unfitness once findings of misconduct had been made; (5) in concluding that the directors were unfit to be involved in a company's management.
(1) The judge had not misdirected himself on the burden of proof, but in any event his critical findings in relation to the letter and the non-disclosure of a contract did not depend in any way on the incidence of the burden of proof, but rather on the oral evidence of the directors and their demeanour (see paras 55-56 of judgment). (2) The judge's conclusions in relation to the three contested factual findings were entirely open for him to draw. In relation to lack of progress in negotiations, the commissioners' willingness to contemplate a time to pay agreement did not meet the main allegation against the directors, which was that they failed to provide all the information necessary for the commissioners to make a fully informed decision about making a time to pay agreement. In relation to whether C had informed the commissioners of the contract, C had had every opportunity to comment but only said he was unable to remember if he had; the judge's conclusion that it was highly unlikely that C had informed the commissioners was plainly open in those circumstances (paras 62, 64-65). (3) The judge was fully entitled to take the view that the errors and omissions in the letter were a serious matter and justified his conclusion that the commissioners had not been sufficiently informed. C's conduct in allowing the letter to go out under his signature, containing such an egregious error in relation to his own salary, was grossly negligent. As K had drafted the letter, the responsibility for the misleading impression he gave in failing to mention the payment had to be laid squarely at his door (paras 68-70). (4) If the judge had thought there was a separate test of "exceptional circumstances", that had been an unwarranted gloss on the simple "jury question" which Sevenoaks Stationers (Retail) Ltd, Re (1991) Ch 164 CA (Civ Div) required the court to answer, and there was nothing inOfficial Receiver v Barnes & ors (2001) BCC 578 Ch D (Bolton) that supported the existence of the test as a separate requirement in all cases, Sevenoaks and Barnes considered. However, even if the judge had erred in the manner contended, the directors had not suffered any prejudice (para.73). (5) The judge rightly recognised that the conclusion of unfitness did not necessarily follow from findings of misconduct, and that he had to review all the evidence, and any mitigating factors, before deciding whether the statutory test of unfitness was satisfied. The judge performed that task, and his conclusion was one that was properly open to him (para.75).
Appeal dismissed
Judgment date
LTL 28/11/2011 : [2011] EWHC 3026 (Ch)


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There are many types of jazz being played out there. There's smooth jazz, Latin jazz, swing jazz, and other types, sometimes crossing over into each other and into other categories of music. Here are some establishments in the Phoenix area where you can go to listen to live jazz.
Kazimierz World Wine Bar
Address7137 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Phone+1 480-946-3004
Downtown Scottsdale
Best described as live jazz in a lounge environment. Kazimierz offers traditional/standards on Mondays & Thursdays, and 'wildcard' on Sundays. Kazimierz has a bohemian, old-world atmosphere and is smoke-free. Full bar, 21 and over only, dress up or down. Entertainment charge begins at 8 p.m. on live music nights.
Lakeshore Music
Address700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
Phone+1 480-350-2822
Tempe Center for the Arts
Jazz musicians perform at the Tempe Center for the Arts. There are monthly concerts October through May.
The Nash
Address110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Phone+1 602-795-0464
Downtown Phoenix
The Nash is owned by Jazz in Arizona, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Live performances include classic jazz and new music, performances by student musicians, local pros and touring artists, weekly jazz jam sessions, workshops; master classes; and clinics.
The Rhythm Room
Address1019 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014, USA
Phone+1 602-265-4842
Roots, Blues & Concert Club" in central Phoenix that hosts local and national musical acts. Online calendar is kept up-to-date. Usually 21+.
ASU Kerr Cultural Center
Address6110 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253-5413, USA
Phone+1 480-596-2660
This venue has a jazz series, all ages. Kerr Cultural Center has been managed by ASU Gammage since 1981.
The Lost Leaf
Address914 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Phone+1 602-258-0014
Downtown Phoenix
A variety of live and DJ music takes place at this downtown bar. Not all of it is jazz, but you can check the schedule and see who is performing. 21+ only, no cover.
You can also check out the local FM radio stations for the ride back home after the show.


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What brands of toner cartridges would you suggest? I am using HP Laserjet M1136 MFP printer and would like to use a non-HP cartridge. Which good brand would you suggest?
hp's are the best indeed.....but one can get a non-HP cartridges at a cost realatively low than hp itself!!!
also going for toner recycling or buying remanufactured toners is a better option as it is environment friendly and again u get it for 1/4 the original price
HP are the best. There are so many other brands around the world it's impossible to recommend a particular one.
Thanks. I would like to get a less expensive cartridge. Please tell your views about Re-Feel brand in regards to reputation and build,quality
I'm not familiar with this company. Reflilled cartridges can be excellent - often better than compatible cartridges - but a cartridge does have a limit on its lifespan (usually three or four refills) so it's a question of how the company checks that the cartridge has not outlived its usefulness.
Thanks. "Re-Feel" is name of brand of a third-party brand of cartridge. Please throw light on it's build , quality and reviews?
What are your views about "Re-Feel" brand compared to other reputed brands?
first find out what kind of warranty or guarantee is offered for recycled printer cartridges, i think remanufactured ink cartridges are copyrighted so should not be replicated by another manufacturer. Companies use different quality standards in remanufacturing products.
Recycled Cartridges: cartridge has been produced reusing some parts and material from previously used products.
Refilled Cartridges: remanufacturing process by refilling it with new ink or toner but the cartridge has many components inside other than toner like magnetic roller, the photoconductor unit...many components in a cartridge do not last longer than the toner amount and not certified for twice the duty cycle, so you might experience some problems with Refilled cartridges. So re-manufactured Cartridges must be completely disassembled, components inspected and cleaned.
Comparing OEM/Compatible/Remanufactured Ink & Toner
Thanks. Re-Feel is name of brand of third-party cartrdige. Can you throw light on it's build , quality and reviews?
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The world's largest diabetes company and leaders in diabetes research, Novo Nordisk, has launched the first co-formulation of a short-acting and a true long-acting insulin analogue in South Africa.
Worldwide, diabetes is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease, blindness, kidney failure and lower limb amputation.
According to VP and General Manager at Novo Nordisk South Africa, Dr Timmy Kedijang, there are 2.7 million South Africans living with diabetes, of which 60% to 80% will die before the age of 60. Furthermore, diabetes accounts for almost one out of every three deaths among the economically active age group of 30 to 40 years.
"Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease, but 50% of those who have it aren't even diagnosed, and out of those that are, only 50% have access to care, and of those only 50% achieve the desired outcome of glucose control," said Dr Kedijang.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body doesn't produce enough insulin, or when it cannot respond adequately to the insulin that it does produce. In the absence of insulin or its effects, glucose accumulates in the blood, starving the cells of energy, and also causing damage to blood vessels and nerves.
Careful control of blood glucose can help prevent or delay the potentially devastating consequences of untreated diabetes. Initially this may be adequately achieved with lifestyle change and oral medication, but because of the progressive nature of the disease, most people with type 2 diabetes will eventually require insulin.
During a media briefing at the launch of the new co-formulation insulin, Primary Care Medical Advisor Diabetes UK & Clinical Lead for Diabetes Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), Dr Stephen Lawrence, explained how the goal of insulin therapy is to mimic the body's natural insulin secretion, but this has proved to be challenging.
"In a healthy individual, the pancreas produces a small, but variable amount of insulin throughout the day, referred to as 'basal' insulin secretion. After meals, when glucose levels are very high, there is a short-acting surge of insulin production, which peaks at around 45-60 minutes, followed by a return to baseline within 2 to 3 hours. In people with type 2 diabetes, low levels of insulin mean that not only will blood glucose increase dramatically after meals, it also remains high in between meals," said Dr Lawrence.
Dr Lawrence added that until recently, conventional insulin formulations have been unable to accurately replicate normal insulin secretion. The duration of action may be unpredictable and variable from dose to dose and in different people, meaning that glucose control is inconsistent and there is a risk of glucose levels falling dangerously low (hypoglycaemia).
"Over the past decade, long-acting insulin analogues with improved time-action profiles that reduce this variability have been developed to mimic basal insulin secretion more closely. However, to provide effective glucose control, they need to be combined with short-acting insulin to control glucose after meals, which must be administered separately, requiring multiple daily injections. Together with the fear of hypoglycaemia, this adds to perceived treatment burden and reduces the likelihood that people with diabetes will persevere with their treatment," said Dr Lawrence.
Because of the unique formulation of the new co-formulation insulin, consisting of short-acting and true long-acting insulin, it provides an even profile of basal insulin over 24 hours and mealtime insulin in a single injection delivered from one pen device.
In contrast to currently available premixed insulins, which are a combination of short-acting insulin and the same insulin modified to provide an intermediate-acting component, this new co-formulation improves fasting and mealtime glucose control and reduces the risk of hypoglycaemia. Dosing is highly flexible to allow for different individual insulin requirements and eliminates the risk of stacking.
According to Dr Kedijang, the co-formulation represents new hope for people with type 2 diabetes. "It may help them and healthcare professionals overcome the barriers to intensifying treatment, potentially enabling more people to achieve their glucose targets with a lower risk of hypoglycaemia, flexible dose times and fewer injections."
While the new co-formulation insulin has been officially launched in South Africa, it is still awaiting final NDoH pricing approval.
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To confirm that Jobs got everything (not!) right, Sybase jumps on the iPhone bandwagon for enterprise users.
Sybase on Tuesday said it's adding Apple iPhone support to its suite of mobile middleware, making it possible to access IBM Lotus Domino or Microsoft Exchange e-mail servers through a secure environment.
May I just add that Funambol can already be used to connect Domino and Exchange servers to iPhone?' There is also an open Code sniper bounty' to develop a plugin to connect only to Lotus Notes client.
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Ready for the Georgia Florida Golf Classic? The challenge is on in October - arguably the best month to be on Jekyll Island.
It's football season - where the flames of bitter college rivalries are fanned anew each year.
And - it's time for the Georgia Florida Golf Classic, one of the longest lasting dust-ups between two SEC schools, and a fitting appetizer to the Georgia Florida football game.
Hang It All Out On The Green -
Whether you love to chase that little dimpled white ball around acres of beautiful countryside, or just come to relax and enjoy the show, the Georgia Florida Golf Classic is a fantastic sporting event - one of the best special events on Jekyll Island.
And maybe the longest continuous sporting event, now well into 3 decades.
The Classic is 2 rounds held over 2 days (see the Jekyll Island Events Spotlight for current dates) and played on 3 golf courses - Oleander, Indian Mounds, and Pine Lakes. Team registration is $300 (register on-line at
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But it's not just about golf. It's about
Not to mention bragging rights that will last - at least til the Georgia-Florida football game's final score.
Georgia Florida Golf Classic Breakdown for Golfers -
If you've come to golf, you can toe the mark on the links and enjoy
But that's not all, cause the party's just starting! There's also attractions like
Georgia Florida Golf Classic Parties -
Fans and players are welcomed on Wednesday evening with a Cocktail Party at the Morgan Center, where players and their spouse or date can enjoy food and drinks prepared by area chefs, and live music and entertainment.
Thursday night, join the fun at the evening Low Country Boil (again at the Morgan Center). Golfers can take in live entertainment while snarfing down delectable shrimp, corn on the cob, potatoes, and other Southern cuisine till they're fit to bust.
Bulldog Roast - Oyster Roast, That Is!
Then, on Friday, head on over to the UGA Alumni Oyster Roast at Great Dunes Park. Tickets for this event are not included with the registration fee for the tourney. Entry is free, but you have to buy tickets for the buffet, oysters and brew tasting.
Relax and enjoy the oysters while generating a head of team spirit heading into the Georgia Florida football game!
This event starts at 5:00 and goes to 8:00. Bulldog fans and alumni can get
Staying on St. Simons Island? Cruise to Jekyll Island with Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours and Coastal Kitchen. They're providing a Brew Cruise to the Oyster Roast.
Tickets include a pre-Roast Cocktail Hour at Coastal Kitchen from 4:00 - 4:45 PM. Then, jump on their boat for a trip to the Jekyll Island Historic Wharf, where waiting shuttles will take guests to the Oyster Roast. The return boat trip will launch at 8:15 PM. Tickets are $45. In the case of inclement weather, shuttle buses will take guests to and from Coastal Kitchen
You can buy combo tickets for the Brew Cruise, Oyster Roast food buffet, and Craft Brew Tasting for $60.
Buy advance tickets for the Oyster Roast and Brew Cruise by calling the Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center at 912-635-3636.
So...are you ready for some football?
Are you ready for some GOLF?
Are you ready to pig out on shrimp, oysters and beer????
Then hit the road to Jekyll Island and party down at the Georgia Florida Golf Classic!
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Effingham Falls in Soccer Competition
Published on October 10 2018 8:45 am
Last Updated on October 10 2018 8:45 am
Written by Millie Lange
Effingham dropped a tough soccer match to Mahomet-Seymour, 7-1 Tuesday.
Victor Carrillo had the lone goal with a place kick for the Hearts. Ethan Boggs had four saves and Francisco Guerrero two saves.
Mahomet-Seymour also claimed the junior varsity contest, 3-1. Macy Williams had the lone goal for Effingham. Brandon Duncan had five saves.


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Tessa Rose Jackson had reached an impasse.
Sure, the Dutch songwriter had released a successful debut album, but she felt it didn't quite represent who she was, didn't quite cover her passions and interests.
So she changed. Retreating within herself, she became Someone - a blank slate, an area she could use to inspire and provoke.
Tessa explains: "I wanted a name that meant: Don't worry about who I am. Just check out what I make. I make a lot. Some you may like, some you may not. But I'll like it. And you know what, I'm someone too."
New single 'The Deep' is out now, and it's a psych-pop ear-worm driven by lucid Mellotron and crunching guitar riffs. The visuals explore time travel and its consequences in a tripped yet heart-warming fashion.
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Our aim is to offer all staff the best opportunities for professional developments along with giving everyone the chance to collaborate via our conferences, network meetings and much more.
The Astrea Learning system provides an overview of all training opportunities available to Astrea staff members. Our LPD offer is always packed full of programmes focussed on developing the future potential, as well as the current practice, of all participants.
About Us
Astrea Academy Trust is a family of 27 schools with a proven 100% track record of school improvement. In Spring 2019, four Ofsted reports in quick succession brought all evaluated schools out of special measures (as they'd been when joining the Trust), with two going straight to a Good rating.
The Trust focuses on all-round development of each individual, through arts, sports, leadership opportunities, enrichment and community. This is encapsulated in the skills, qualities and personality dispositions we foster in our pupils through a curriculum rich in knowledge and enrichment experiences and measured in our "Astrea Promise" passbooks. We do not subscribe to the 'schooling' stance of a results-driven philosophy but rather state emphatically that education is about much more than just attainment.
The Trust's logo communicates our core values of collaboration, development and aspiration. The three figures come together in the shape of a tree, representing growth, whilst the tallest figure reaches upwards, towards a star, which is above and beyond the highest branch of the tree.
"Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten."
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Every day is exciting at Astrea! Founded by Libby Nicholas in 2016, The Trust brings its values to life by sharing a drive to improve pupil outcomes across all learning phases.
We are committed – in every decision and action we take – to an education rich in knowledge and enrichment, which is the cornerstone of our school improvement strategy.
Our by-line, "Inspiring Beyond Measure" embodies our passion by stating our commitment to 'educate, not just school'. The Astrea dispositions of Resilience, Empathy, Aspiration, Contribution and Happiness are encouraged and nurtured in all students in our academies but also in our staff – at both the academy and Trust level.
Our work is underpinned by five core value partners: responsibility and leadership; aspiration and development; honesty and integrity; enjoyment and innovation and collaboration and inclusion. These are used as a measure of both individuals and schools whilst also guiding direction and change to ensure the Trust continues to progress.
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The work of the Astrea Academy Trust is underpinned by five core Value Partners, which are equally applicable to pupils, staff and the work of the Trust itself.
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Universities don't dare talk about the connection. But there's a rather obvious relationship between the thousands of students on the streets of Montreal this month and the billions of dollars in faculty salaries at Canadian campuses.
Globally speaking, it may seem unreasonable that Quebec students are protesting against tuition hikes when they have the lowest fees in Canada; even with the proposed increase, they'll still be at the low end nationally. Despite the students' ire in Montreal, their cost for the quality of education they receive – and within the context of Canadian per capita income – is still one of the best bargains in the world. Just ask a million Asian families who are sending their children abroad for studies at very high costs and often tremendous sacrifice and financial burden.
Now draw another international connection, which examines salaries of professors at Canada's universities. According to a recently released study by the National Research University Higher School of Economics in Moscow and the Boston College Center for International Higher Education, with data compiled from 28 countries, Canada has the highest salaries for faculty at public universities. (It's nothing new. Canadian universities have been at the top of this list for years.)
The Quebec student rally made national headlines. It caused a fair bit of inconvenience to drivers in Montreal. But this is nothing compared to what the future holds. There is some serious unrest coming to campuses, to the streets and to Canadian society in general.
Faculty members on Canadian campuses are secure in their salaries. Just ask any vice-president academic how difficult it is to remove a professor from the job. Faculty across the country are looking for increases and, from history, we know that, if they stand unified, they will choke their institutions until they get a raise.
But the elephant is the pensions with which universities are saddled. Those faculty salaries come with generous benefits in retirement. Professors, administrators and support staff leave with pension packages and payouts often amounting to millions of dollars each. People live long lives in Canada. So do spouses, who are often eligible if the beneficiary passes away. University investment funds are not growing to meet these obligations. In fact, many pension funds are still trying to recover losses from recent stock market dips and dives.
So how are universities going to pay off their retired employees?
Some institutions have already petitioned governments to take annual budget losses to cover pensions. But that's a dangerous game. (In this week's Ontario budget, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan says the government wants to pool the pension plans of the province's 20 universities.)
The provinces, of course, are cutting back on university financing. In times of austerity, it's an easy call to give less money to those perceived to be rich intellectuals sitting in ivory towers. Governments also know that universities have a lot to learn about spending the money they've already been given. And unlike politicians, universities don't have the same public scrutiny or interest in balancing budgets and expenses.
In the hopes of having revenues meet rising costs, many Canadian universities are looking overseas to attract foreign students, who will pay double and triple the domestic tuition fees.
But this is a hyper-competitive environment. While Canadian public universities have never been very good at conducting business off campus, their biggest problem in marketing programs overseas is that, traditionally, they have maintained high academic standards. But very good students are never in large supply, and they have a world of choices. Canada gets its cut, a small slice, but it's not enough to satiate the growing and desperate hunger for revenue. So Canada has entered a great race to the bottom. Many universities have dumbed down their programs, lowered entrance standards and offered dressed-up "pathway programs."
Those who took to the streets of Montreal may not win their tuition fight. But they need only be patient. There's a whole generation ready to pour out onto the streets in protest. Paying for those faculty pensions, sacrificing for those salaries, and all the while getting less in the classroom will stoke the anger of a frustrated generation that feels entitled to a better education.
Mel Broitman, who is based in Thailand, is the editor of Overseas, Overwhelmed, a Canadian electronic newsletter for international education professionals.


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Sure, it's gross and creepy, but eating people for energy works. Burning people to generate electricity doesn't.
The concept of using humans as an alternative energy source serves as a plot point in the novel "Agenda 21" by conservative commentator Glenn Beck, but the notion is fiction. The human body is about 65 percent water and it requires a tremendous amount of heat to vaporize the water and get the corpse burning. It takes about 100 megajoules of thermal energy — the equivalent of 105 cubic feet of natural gas – before any combustion takes place.
Cremation requires temperatures of 1,400-1,800 degrees for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. The typical cremation requires 285 kilowatt-hours of natural gas, roughly the same demands as a single living person for an entire month, according to The Guardian.
Headlines like "Burning deceased humans will produce electricity" are just another example why you shouldn't believe everything you read. Yes, a crematorium in Durham, England, and a few in Sweden are being used to generate electricity or steam heat. But those are simply examples of recycling.
"The energy generated is only from recapturing heat from the gas already being used and that otherwise would go to waste," John Troyer at the University of Bath Centre for Death and Society tells MNN.
Heat from the intense natural gas furnace that would otherwise go up the chimney is being used to generate as much as 150 kilowatt-hours of electricity.
"Once people fully understand the process and how it works, they're generally fine with it," Troyer adds. "It's extremely important to accurately explain how the heat recapturing system works to avoid misconceptions."
So, for now, Burning Man will remain the name festival and not the name of an electrical utility.
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Originally posted on NextGenJournal.com. For original, please refer to: When Chick-fil-A-Gate Broke: A Requiem in Five Acts – NextGen Journal.
The Chick-fil-A Debacle of 2012 has come to a close (for the moment), and now that the dust has settled and the eruption of controversy over whether the CEO of a mildly-above-average fast food chain has the right to hate on marriage equality or not has ended, we can all take a step back and wonder exactly what the hell went wrong with America for two weeks.
Let me be clear: Standing up for what you believe in is a very good thing. As a man who loves opinions, I'm all for making a stand. But I'm dismayed that the debate over marriage equality, which has been ramping up since Prop 8 passed in California more than four years ago, came to a head in the form of bickering over Chick-fil-A.
Unfortunately, much as America might want to forget its most absurd political battle in recent memory, there are lessons to be learned from the ordeal. So let's take a look back and see how this hot mess came to be.
Act One: Delayed Reaction
Before we even get into the more recent mess, it's important to note that anyone who thinks Chick-fil-A's CEO Dan Cathy just up and decided one day to say 'boo' to marriage equality hasn't done their research. Chick-fil-A has donated millions of dollars to anti-gay groups in the past — $2 million in 2010 alone. While the company may not have made an official statement about the issue before, one look into their finances makes clear that Cathy is an opponent of Adam and Steve.
However, the mainstream media only decided to pay attention after Cathy finally made a statement. Not only is this a testament to how poorly the issue was covered, but it also allowed Cathy's defenders to make an entirely different argument — more on that later.
Act Two: The Statement and the Hypocrisy
As almost everyone knows by now, Cathy spoke in an interview with the Biblical Recorder in support of what he called the Biblical definition of the family, saying that his company was "guilty as charged" about their stance against marriage equality.
Those words ignited a firestorm of controversy — which is strange, because that was hardly the most inflammatory thing Cathy said this summer. No, that was easily his statement on The Ken Coleman Show, where he claimed that to support marriage equality is to provoke the good Lord's wrath.
"I think we are inviting God's judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at Him and say, 'We know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage,'" Cathy said. "I pray God's mercy on our generation that has such a prideful, arrogant attitude to think that we have the audacity to define what marriage is about."
Why that quote was underreported, while his statement where he did nothing but state his opinion was plastered all over, baffles me. As a Christian, I'm highly offended by his suggestion that my support of marriage equality means I'm prideful and arrogant. Not only that, but he's clearly a hypocrite: how does he know what marriage is about? Why is he any less arrogant for assuming he can interpret Scripture into today's customs and standards? Personally, I think that's where Cathy crosses a line, not in his basic exercise of free speech.
Act Three: The Boycott and the Support
Regardless of any silly First Amendment protections, supporters of marriage equality decided to boycott Chick-fil-A because of Cathy's statement, which, of course, they have every right to do. As plucky little Courtney Clem of Crystal City, Va. told ABC News: "We want to support their right to an opinion." Of course, she was talking about Chick-fil-A, but that only stands to make my point.
Former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee and others decided to support Chick-fil-A, because hey, they have a right to do so, as well. Huckabee announced Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day, to be held on August 1, which at the time sounded like the kind of empty gesture politicians often make that everyone just forgets about.
It wasn't.
Act Four: The Appreciation Day and the Kiss-In
For whatever reason, Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day was a rousing success for the fast food chain.Hundreds of thousands came out to support Chick-fil-A either because a) they don't support marriage equality; b) they support 'free speech;' or c) they were hungry for a chicken sandwich. The whole thing just reeked of bullying, especially when tweets like these were rolling in.
Bullying or not, though, the free speech defense is where we hit the main issue. While the marriage equality haters were going to support Chick-fil-A no matter what, plenty of visitors like Miss Courtney Clem were able to hide behind the 'free speech' defense because the virulent media reaction was to Cathy's public statement, not the millions of dollars Chick-fil-A donated to anti-gay groups. Refusing to support a company because they turn around and donate your dollars to groups that fight against your interests is a whole different ball of wax than a simple free speech issue.
Regardless of why, the company hit record sales, though they didn't divulge specific numbers. Marriage equality supporters didn't react well to this. A kiss-in was already planned for the next day, but while some same-sex couples got very cute photos out of the protest, it had little-to-no effect compared to the behemoth that was Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.
Disturbingly, there was at least one report of graffiti on a Chick-fil-A in Torrance, Calif. "Tastes like hate," the graffiti read, and though it's entirely possible one might think their chicken sandwich tastes a little funny, it was hardly reason to vandalize private property. Additionally, the favorite word to toss at Chick-fil-A supporters became "fat," something Lindy West at Jezebel took issue with in a far better manner than I ever could.
Ultimately, it was clear by the end of it all that marriage equality supporters had lowered themselves to their opponents' level through hateful words and actions, and the whole thing had become a giant miserable mess of bullying and name-calling. In short: no one came off looking good.
Act Five: Where Do We Go From Here?
So now that the dust has settled, what happens? I'm not sure how Chick-fil-A is going to be affected — I'd imagine both the boycotting and the support will return to normal levels soon enough. UCLA's Daily Bruin is reporting that their campus' reaction to the restaurant's potential Westwood location is a big ol' 'meh,' so maybe the activism is already winding down.
As far as the fight for marriage equality is concerned, though, I'm really nervous about the negative turn this fight took. In order to see marriage equality become a reality, we need smart, positive arguments, like the one Suze Orman made on her CNBC show earlier this summer. Descending into bitter fights full of vandalism and name-calling isn't how this battle is going to be won.
I'm hopeful that with so many young people in support of marriage equality and Democrats making the issue part of their party platform, marriage equality will materialize sooner rather than later. Let's just avoid the mud fights until then, shall we? Especially if we're fighting over fast food.


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Kyle Kuzma had 22 points and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 11 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter when they dug out of a nineteen point deficit, beating the Bulls 103-94. Kris Dunn had 12 points and 6 assists in his second start of the season for Chicago which visits Utah tonight. The key acquisition in the Jimmy Butler trade is targeting a mid to late December return to lineup. Bulls guard Zach Lavigne getting the go ahead to have full contact during practice.
The Blackhawks have a tough task tonight in Tampa Bay. With a 15-3-2 record the Lightning are tied for the NHL's most wins and goals scored. Chicago is looking to continue their two game winning streak.


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Time to wind up on the Round Up.
Last (but not least) up, Lisa Wheeler!
As a child, Lisa Wheeler often lost herself in books. As a teen she could be found hiding behind the pages of a book in the library during lunch. (We all know what a scary place the high school cafeteria can be!) Books were always there waiting for Wheeler to find them, and after spending time raising her children, she found them again. This time they were in her head waiting to come out-- and they did.
Wheeler is the author of 31 books running the gambit of children's literature. She has her beginning reader series, Fitch & Chip, her very athletic dinosaurs, the latest edition, Dino-Basketball, dancing suits of armor (Boogies Knights), and her singing dogs were a "howling" success, running away with the 2006 Texas Bluebonnet Award (Seadogs).
Critics have praised her repeatedly calling her a "rollicking rhymer" who can spin a yarn with her "neatly honed verse (that) is a pleasure to read aloud." Her use of clever wordplay, puns, alliteration, refrain and "snappy rhyming text" has made her titles storytime favorites.
And favorites with award committees as well. The American Library Association has commended her work with a Geisel Honor (Jazz Baby) and multiple places on the Notable Books for Children list. Her books have also found their way to the School Library Journal's "Best Books" list and won an Oppenheim Gold Award (Ugly Pie). Wheeler's most recently published book, Spinster Goose is a clever, satirical twist on classic Mother Goose rhymes.
For those considering a career in children's literature, Wheeler suggests they start by reading. "Know what is out there to know your craft. Immerse yourself in this world of children's books. That is not just the first step it is the journey."
Here, she reads selections from Spinster Goose, revealing a wicked sense of humor!
Image credit: SV; Marianne Follis
Thanks to Marianne Follis for research and writing our intros!
Posting (not poem) by Sylvia M. Vardell © 2011. All rights reserved.


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Backed Out
I emailed the clinic last Thursday, after reading all the comments from Tertia's blog. I very apologetically told them basically the same thing I told you. I said I had agreed so quickly because I really cared about the recipients and their desire to have a family, but after a week of considering it and being full of anxiety, I knew that I was mentally and physically incapable of enduring another cycle. I said I really struggled to decide this, that I knew it would cause a lot of heartache, but I felt that I should back out.
They didn't contact me for 4 days. Then today, they called. They talked to the recipient family this morning. The recipients said that it was perfectly ok to back out, that it was a long shot anyway, that I was a wonderful human being, that every day they thought of the wonderful gift I'd given them, and that having an only child was perfectly ok.
I cried with relief. I would have been relieved to not do this cycle no matter what, but knowing that I hadn't completely crushed a family I've never met but still care about makes me feel much better. As of today, my profile has been officially retired at the clinic, so I won't be getting myself into a situation like this again.
So I'm retired. That's great. This is a dramatic close to an important part of my life.


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[b]Kevin Ayers[/b] is to make an incredibly rare personal appearance at a recod store next week.
The [b]Soft Machine[/b] founder and renowned songwriter is to meet fans and sign copies of his first record in fifteen years 'The Unfairground'.
The signing will take place at the Talbot Road branch of [b]Rough Trade Records[/b], next Tuesday, September 11 at 6pm.
Reclusive Ayers has possibly never done a record signing ever before – his press officer says: "We can't remember the last time, if ever, Kevin has done a signing before so please be gentle with him."
To find out more about Ayers new record, featuring collaborations with former bandmate [b]Robert Wyatt[/b], Roxy Music's Phil Manzanera as well as newer (comparatively) artists like [b]Teenage Fanclub[/b] and Euros Child – see the Uncut review by Andy Gill here.
[b]Uncut.co.uk[/b] will be giving away two signed copies of 'The Unfairground' along with two [b]signed prints[/b] of the album's artwork. Come back next week for your chance to win!
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Glass covered platform with kiosk, benches, advertising boards etc. 2 platform extension pieces.Can be illuminated with 1 light bar 120183 or 180654. For all track types.
The building this kit is based on dates from Era III.
Level of difficulty: Beginners.
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Near the village of Gastouri, 10km's south west of Corfu Town, it was built the Achilleon Palace by the Empress Elizabeth of Austria (known as 'Sissi'). The statues that surround the palace of Achilleon inspired by ancient Greek mythology. At the outer areas of the palace there are the most valuable statue of the mythological Greek hero, the 'Dying Achilles' and the largest statue of Achilles the 'Victorious Achilles'.
At Corfu Town, in the Palace of St. Michael and St. George is the Museum of Asian Art which is unique in Greece and one of the most important of its kind in Europe. It contains some 11.000 exhibits spanning the 11th century BC to the 12th century AD from variety of Asian countries. The greater part of the collection come from China and Japan, while the rest come from Tibet, Korea, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Thailand and Cambodia. The museum's collections have grown through private donations, which the most significant are of the diplomat Grigorios Manos, N. Chatzivasileiou and Ch. Chiotakis. The museum organizes temporary exhibitions and educational programs and collaborates with other museums.
Located in the St. Michael and St. George Palace the Municipal Art Gallery of Corfu established in 1978 and is the only one private institution that exhibits corfiot art. Contains a huge collection of paintings by corfiot artists of 19th century, that were donated. Additional activities: periodic exhibitions, educational programs for students, seminars and lectures.
The Byzantine Museum is located at the center of Corfu Town in the area of Campiello at Arseniou street and it is housed in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Antivouniotissa (Kyra Antivouniotissa). It is one of the city's oldest and richest ecclesiastical monuments. It is the only church-museum in Greece. Exhibits early Christian sculptures, parts of Byzantine frescoes and a collection of portable Byzantine and post-Byzantine icons from 15th to 19th century by anonymous or famous artists including Nikolaos Tzafouris, Michael Damaskenos, Emmanuel Lombardos, Emmanuel Tzanes, and Victor and Michael Avramis.


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Today we'd like to introduce you to Felipe Ortiz.
Felipe, we'd love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.
My journey as a professional artist evolved in 2008. That year, my older brother visited Boston from our native Colombia; It had been nine years without seeing him, and after seeing my paintings, he asked, "Is this the best you can do?" This question marks the existential beginning of my art career. I commemorate my brother who passed away five years ago, and I'm determined to show my best ability as a painter, and in life in general.
Born and raised in Cali, Colombia, my interest for art began at a young age. I studied at a Waldorf school where art was an important subject in their curriculum. During art classes, I recognized my ability to observe and understand depth perception, which lead me to practice perspective drawing. This technique came naturally to me and I could identify vanishing points in architectonical settings. Drawing was and continues to be an impactful element in my life, probably the most personal and direct extension of my own thinking.
During my childhood, Colombia suffered from an intolerable wave of inequality and violence that affected many, and by the end of 1999, my parents and I moved to the United States, leaving our family and friends behind. At the age of 14, the process of adaptation in the US was not easy. We moved to four different states along the east coast in a period of five years. At first, the language barrier isolated me, but this challenge ended up working to my benefit because I began to draw a lot by myself. In school, I fell behind in certain classes, including math, and as if things were meant to be, I was placed in a geometry class where my initial interests for perspective and vanishing points were matched with abstract shapes, multiple angles, and repetitive patterns from geometric exercises.
Even though the process of adaptation to a new culture was difficult, I was extremely lucky to have had my parents' guide this journey. With freedom and encouragement to develop my own interests, I chose to dedicate myself to my creative practice. My fine arts studies began at Alfred University in 2003 and continued at MassArt, where I earned a BFA in 2009 and studied under Kofi Kayiga. While Boston's skylines captured my interest for realistic interpretations of cityscapes, I remained nostalgic for my native roots. I obtained US citizenship in 2011 and began traveling to Colombia once again. After painting a series of "explosive nature," I discovered my passion for representing Latin American culture through my art.
In 2016, I organized the "Fresco Exchange" for artists in Latin America and the US, resulting in exhibitions, urban art projects and community engagement across countries. Through this self-funded project, we have successfully exhibited over 60 artists at an international level and invited three US artists to Cali to participate in locally organized mural projects. This Fall, we are hosting four Colombian muralists who are visiting the US to present our artwork and engage communities through public art across the east and west coasts. I am excited to see where this lead.
We'd love to hear more about your art. What do you do you do and why and what do you hope others will take away from your work?
My paintings and murals are a unique fusion of artistic themes, from representational views of urban scenery to my "Explosive Nature" series. My multicultural upbringing and travels between my native Colombia and United States has helped me gain a wider perspective in my artistic interests. From Colombia's vibrant culture, colors, sounds and dense natural scenery, to the States' vast landscape and fast-paced urban environments, there are multiple elements I can pick from each location and merge into the pictorial and self-idealistic vision I'd like to represent.
Thematic variations include but are not limited to urban and industrial scenery, nature, abstracted geometry, expressive mark making, and a hybrid between all of these themes, which can define a more personal, unique and stylized painting. One of the purposes of mixing themes and styles is to show an alternative fusion of my interest, such as a cityscape interacting with a natural setting, while birds and vegetation invade the confined spaces of a structural formation. It is this juxtaposition of imagery that allows me to play with different levels of depth, creating almost an illusion that depicts an abstract arrangement based on realism.
I invite the viewer to enjoy my art almost as a modern surrealist, where each element in the painting is carefully selected, investigating the possibilities of an imaginative view with in a world of associated imagery that is up to your personal, open interpretation.
What do you think about conditions for artists today? Has life become easier or harder for artists in recent years? What can cities like ours do to encourage and help art and artists thrive?
In Boston, we can't deny that there are limited opportunities to thrive as an artist. While it's not impossible to find success, it's also not enough for every talented artist to comfortably live from their art. There are many artist communities that support themselves and share opportunities, but I'm eager for more connection, communication and collaboration – not only amongst local artists, but also amongst the greater Boston public. Today, there's a large gap between artists, local art lovers, and the people who are consuming art. I believe there needs to be a lot more support from Boston residents who appreciate – and need – art.
Artists: It's true – most public art projects do not happen unless there's significant approved sponsorship, but "where there's a will, there's a way." If you don't get grants or funding, try other alternatives. Want to paint a mural? Go door to door until someone says yes and ask paint companies for donations. You can create your own opportunities. Reach out and remain open to collaborations with other artists too, because together, we can achieve a collective goal.
Residents: If you see artists painting your block, please support them. Give them lunch, keep them hydrated, interact, find out what their art means and how it affects the community. For us, it's a humbling experience to interact with your community, and we hope it works both ways.
Boston: It's time to take a risk. Please help artists create within our city. Help artists stay in Boston. Help us build a stronger platform for creative minds to find success through their art, because art is necessary for everyone.
Do you have any events or exhibitions coming up? Where would one go to see more of your work? How can people support you and your artwork?
Beyond my own studio practice, I am currently working on multiple projects in Boston and beyond, from museum exhibitions to urban art projects. I recently painted a mural for a collaborative exhibit at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA, which is on view until September of this year. Nearby in Nantasket Beach, more murals are also popping up as part of a collaborative project at the Paragon Boardwalk in Hull, MA – and this town will feature more large-scale art from Colombian and Boston muralists this Fall in collaboration with the Fresco Exchange. Stay tuned for more on that!
Internationally, I'm also participating in two public art projects on view right now, including "Paseo de las Americas," an exhibit sponsored by the Inter-American Development Bank that is currently on display in Mendoza, Argentina and will travel to Washington DC next month. I'm also active in Colombia's "Muro al Barrio" program, an ongoing exhibit of murals throughout a specific neighborhood in Cali where over 40 pieces from local and international artists have been painted in an effort to revitalize this neighborhood through urban art and community engagement.
There are multiple ways to support my work. Of course, purchasing my art or sponsoring the upcoming Fresco Exchange tours are the most direct and beneficial approach, but I also love when people talk about the impact of collaborative public art, murals, installations. It is important to spread the word, be present and help some of these projects get off the ground. I do it for the love of art, for the social and personal impact art can create. It motivates people, and recently in Boston and surrounding towns, public art is creating a presence that is worth supporting.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.felipeortiz.com www.frescoexchange.com
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Instagram: @felipeortizart
Image Credit:
Felipe Ortiz
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Screencasting software: Comparison and features
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Pleasantville is preachy?
Quote from: Fro Ham on October 20, 2010, 09:03:02 PMPleasantville is preachy?Didn't you notice? "Sex of any kind is so good it colorizes you, no matter who else you hurt". Not exactly in those words, but still.
I'm not sure how to approach this list exactly. I feel like I'll just end up saying "it's boring" or "it's confusing and unstructured" for everything. I mean, Scary Movie 2 is one of the truly worst films I've seen but I wouldn't call it well loved. I'd use the FS100 to highlight loved ones but maybe that'd be passe?1. Citizen Kane - So boring2. Seven Samurai - So boring I couldn't finish it...twice.3. There Will Be Blood - Seriously people, how can you not think Daniel Day Lewis' performance here is one of the worst in film history. It is the hammiest, most over the top piece of nonsense ever and completely brings down whatever quality the film might otherwise posses.4. 8 1/2 - What the hell is going on?5. Sunrise - So boring6. Sunset Boulevard - So boring7. In A Lonely Place - Why do people who don't like each other stick around each other so much?8. M - So boring9. Duck Soup - Criminally unfunny. Oh look, you cut his tie with scissors and set his hat on fire, that's funny. Oh wait, no, it isn't funny, you're just an arse.And having run out of Top 100 films I gave 1 star to, for good measure:10. Where The Wild Things Are - So boring
9. Rambo: First Blood Part II-- The Vietnam war was bad enough.
7. In A Lonely Place - Why do people who don't like each other stick around each other so much?


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friday was a holiday for me. I work for four catholic doctors, so we get good friday off. it was pretty windy during the day, and hot. we had some business in the utterly user unfriendly downtown tulsa, and probably could have used sails on our little versa and gone just as fast. faster. we stayed home most of the rest of the day. too windy to do anything.
later toward evening, just before sunset, I captured these shots of the brewing skies. it that time, it was just as still as space …
saturday was also rainy off and on. we had some silver coins we sold for a little extra cash – and got more than I thought we were going to get and they didn't even buy all of them. the lady said a couple of them were worth more as coins than they were as silver, and we should sell them online. so off to get a few provisions, and home. this was an answer to prayer, as I had asked the Lord for some extra money for some things we needed. I am sure the beau did as well.
after dinner that night we had an engaging conversation about spiritual warfare, and who we are in Christ. one of my favorite passages is in james 1:23-24
23For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
24For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
and 2 corinthians 3:18
18But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
about the Word of God being like a mirror, one that reflects Jesus when we look into it.
I came away from that conversation different, changed. in the same way the rains lately have revived the green life from the earth, so the Word has revived my spirit and my heart, and that of my beau. again I am reminded of another place in scripture that I love – isaiah 55:10-11. the whole chapter is amazing.
10For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
11So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
so this easter is significant this year. things have changed. we have rounded a corner.


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The World Cancer Leaders Summit 2018 aimed to focus attention towards the need to plan and implement national cancer control plans for basic infrastructure development which is needed to effectively treat the increasing number of cancer patients. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar, Minister of Health and a number of the ministry's senior officers attended the summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The summit is a high-level policy forum organised by the Union International Cancer Control (UICC) to address the need for countries to further invest in early detection, treatment and care of cancer patients. At the session, the Minister of Health and delegation attended several briefing sessions, interviews and discussions where the leaders shared experiences and exchanged views specifically progress on national cancer control programs including equal treatment and care of cancer patients, importance of cancer surveillance systems as well as involvement of stakeholders. Also in attendance were Her Royal Highness Princess Dina Mired, President-Elect, UICC; Dr. Princess Nothemba Simelela, WHO Assistant Director-General for Family, Women, Children and Adolecents; Yang Berhormat Dr. Haji Dzulkefly bin Ahmad, Minister of Health Malaysia and Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Principal Patron of National Cancer Society of Malaysia. The summit carried the theme 'Cancer Treatment for All'.
Source: Radio Television Brunei