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19 October 2017
Vectura Group plc - Launch of SeebriTM Neohaler® in the US
Chippenham, UK – 19 October 2017: Vectura Group plc (LSE: VEC) ("Vectura", "the Group"), an industry-leading device and formulation business for inhaled airways products, confirms that Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Sunovion"), the US licensee of the Group's partner Novartis AG ("Novartis"), has launched the twice-daily long acting muscarinic inhibitor (LAMA) Seebri™ Neohaler® (glycopyrrolate 15.6mcg), in the US.
Sunovion entered into an exclusive license agreement with Novartis for the US commercialisation rights to three of Novartis' COPD treatments, including Seebri™ Neohaler® and Utibron™ Neohaler®, on 21 December 2016 and in April 2017 Sunovion confirmed it had launched the dual long acting bronchodilator and muscarinic combination therapy (LABA-LAMA) UtibronTM Neohaler®, in the US.
Vectura is eligible to receive royalties from Novartis on net sales of the product as well as certain milestones based on global calendar year combined net sales of Utibron™ Neohaler®, Seebri™ Neohaler®, Ultibro® Breezhaler® and Seebri® Breezhaler®. The royalties earned upon net sales of Seebri™ Neohaler® are the same as those for Seebri® Breezhaler®.
"Following the launch of Utibron in April we are pleased with the confirmation of launch of Seebri in the US. Whilst the commercial priority for 2017 has been securing market access and product listings we remain confident that Sunovion will be effective in the commercialisation of these products given its strong US respiratory track record and look forward to this being reflected in strong revenue growth in the US for these two products."
James Ward-LilleyChief Executive Officer of Vectura
Ultibro® Breezhaler® Seebri® Breezhaler®,UtibronTM Neohaler®, Seebri™Neohaler® are trademarks of Novartis AG.
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About Vectura
Vectura, a FTSE250 company listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: VEC), is an industry-leading device and formulation business for inhaled airways products offering a uniquely integrated inhaled drug delivery platform. With our extensive range of device and formulation technologies, integrated capabilities and collaborations, we are a leader in the development of inhalation products, increasing our ability to help patients suffering from respiratory diseases.
Vectura has eight inhaled, four non-inhaled and ten oral products marketed by partners with growing global royalty streams. The Group has a diverse portfolio of drugs in clinical development, including a number of novel and generic programmes which are partnered with several global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies including Hikma, Novartis, Sandoz, Mundipharma, Kyorin, Baxter, GSK, UCB, Ablynx, Grifols, Bayer, Chiesi, Almirall, Janssen, Dynavax and Tianjin KingYork along with two wholly owned nebulised development programmes.
About Seebri™ Neohaler® (glycopyrrolate) Inhalation Powder
Seebri™ Neohaler® (glycopyrrolate) Inhalation Powder, 15.6 mcg twice daily, is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) approved in the U.S. for the long-term maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in people with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. SEEBRI NEOHALER is delivered by a dry powder inhaler (DPI), and its active ingredient, glycopyrrolate, has an established safety and efficacy profile. In clinical trials, SEEBRI NEOHALER improved lung function and showed reduced use of rescue medication and improvements in health-related quality of life, as measured by the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) total score, which is a composite of patient-reported symptoms, activities and impact on daily living.
The most common adverse reactions (≥1% and more common than placebo) reported in two 12-week clinical trials with SEEBRI NEOHALER (and placebo) were: upper respiratory tract infection, 3.4% (2.3%); nasopharyngitis, 2.1% (1.9%); urinary tract infection, 1.4% (1.3%); sinusitis, 1.4% (0.7%); oropharyngeal pain, 1.8% (1.2%).
About Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonists (LAMAs)
A long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) is a type of long-acting bronchodilator, along with long-acting beta2 agonists (LABAs). According to the GOLD report, these are currently the first-line standard of care maintenance therapy for symptomatic patients with COPD, and help the muscles around the airways in lungs stay relaxed to prevent symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath.[i] LAMAs and LABAs are widely used and important therapeutic approaches for people with COPD.
About COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common, preventable and treatable disease that is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation that is due to airway and/or lung abnormalities usually caused by significant exposure to toxic particles or gases. The main risk factor for COPD is tobacco smoking, but other environmental exposures may contribute.i Approximately 15.7 million adults in the U.S. report that they have been diagnosed with COPD.[ii] It is estimated that several million more adults have undiagnosed COPD.[iii] COPD is responsible for over 120,000 deaths per year, making it the third leading cause of death in the U.S.iii COPD develops slowly and the symptoms often worsen over time, potentially limiting the ability to perform routine activities.ii Symptoms of COPD include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, excess production of mucus in the lungs, the inability to breathe deeply and the feeling of being unable to breathe.[iv] The symptoms of COPD can be most severe during the night and early morning.[v] Morning symptoms can be associated with limitation of activities during the day, impaired health status and increased risk of exacerbation.[vi] Night-time symptoms disturb sleep, reduce sleep quality and, in the long term, may be associated with development or worsening of cardiovascular diseases, cognition, depression and increased mortality.[vii]
Forward-looking statements
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[i] GOLD Guidelines 2017. http://www.goldcopd.org/guidelines-global-strategy-for-diagnosis-management.html. Accessed: March 16, 2017.
[ii] MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Employment and Activity Limitations Among Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — United States, 2013. March 27, 2015; 64(11). Available at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/
[iii] National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. "What is COPD?" Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/copd/what-is-copd/index.htm. Accessed: March 2, 2016
[iv] National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. (2013). What Are the Signs and Symptoms of COPD? Retrieved from https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/copd/signs.
[v] Partridge MR, Karlsson N, Small IR. Patient insight into the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the morning: an internet survey. Curr Med Res Opin. 2009;25:2043–8.
[vi] Roche N, Small M, Broomfield S, Higgins V, Pollard R. Real world COPD: association of morning symptoms with clinical and patient reported outcomes. COPD. 2013;10:679–86.
[vii] Agusti A, Hedner J, Marin JM, Barbé F, Cazzola M, Rennard S. Night-time symptoms: a forgotten dimension of COPD. Eur Respir Rev. 2011;20:183–94.

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Rant: Two Rules Of Choosing Holiday Wines
I am hoping to offer something different, to alter consumer's thinking rather than provide specific wines they should drink on the holidays. Let me provide two rules for choosing holiday wines, two rules which are intended to change your perceptions in selecting those wines.
First, stop being a cheapskate!
During the holidays, many people stock up on wine to serve their guests at various parties and celebrations. Often, because they are buying bottles in bulk, their primary concern is price. They generally want to purchase wine that costs $10 per bottle or less and usually end up buying the large, commercial "value" wines, such as the Barefoot or Yellow Tail. It takes almost no thought to buy such wines. Though such wines might be drinkable, they aren't going to impress anyone. You've chosen to take the cheapest route possible, in both price and time.
If you're hosting a holiday party, don't you want to impress your guests? Don't you want them to leave the party talking about the great time they had? It only takes a little extra work, and maybe price, to elevate your wine selections. Or would you rather be known as a wine cheapskate by your guests, who know you bought cheap wine with no real thought? They might not say anything to your face, but behind your back they will be talking about your poor choices.
I certainly understand the need to control your wine costs when you are providing for a number of guests. You certainly don't need to buy $50 wines to impress your guests. You don't even have to spend $20. I've brought a number of $10-$15 wines to parties that the other guests loved and wanted to know where they could buy them. There are good and interesting wines around this price point, if you know where to seek them out. If you want your holiday celebration to be even more popular, then you need to serve those type of wines. The extra effort will elevate your party and please your family, friends, and other guests.
What should you do?
To start, seek out one of the better discount wine stores. These places often carry a good selection of wines costing $15 or under, much more than you will find at a regular wine store. You can find plenty of variety in these inexpensive wines, whites and reds, domestic and imported. You will find wines comparable in price to those large commercial "value" wines but which offer much more character, taste and value. My top recommendations for discount wines stores, places I shop regularly, include Bin Ends in Braintree & Needham, and Rapid Liquors in Stoneham. Make the effort and drive to one of these great shops and find better value wines. The investment of time will pay off, creating many happy guests at your next party.
If you some reason you can't make it to one of these discount wine shops, you still have options. At whatever wine shop you visit, it might be best to ask the wine store staff for recommendations of value wines. They should be able to direct you toward those wines inexpensive wines which will be more interesting and delicious. You should also remember that most wine stores offer a discount for bulk purchases, sometimes as few as 6 wines, which is another way to save money on your purchases.
But if for some reason you can't ask a store employee for some recommendations, then my best advice for selecting a good wine that is $15 or under, and sometimes even $10 and under, is to buy a Portuguese wine. At this time, I think some of the greatest value wines are coming out of Portugal, especially at the price point. Chances are that if you purchase a Portuguese wine costing $15 or less, you will find a delicious and interesting wine. And there are plenty of Portuguese wines available in that price range. There is probably no other wine region where you can find as many good wines at that price point.
You also should know that paying a few dollars more for your wine can make a big difference. When you start considering wines priced from $10-$15, your options increase drastically. You can find some interesting wines from all over the world in that price range, though they still offer value. And if you are buying in bulk where the wine store offers a discount for larger purchases, you can save enough money so that the wines end up priced closer to $10 per bottle.
So this holiday season, don't buy the same old cheap wines. It won't take much effort to select some better choices, and still very inexpensively. In the end, you'll impress your guests, make your holiday party more memorable, and drink better wines.
Most of the wine articles you'll read right now offer very similar advice, recommending the same types of wines again and again. For example, you'll see many suggestions for Pinot Noir and Riesling for Thanksgiving, the same wines that have been recommended by these articles year after year. You might have served them at Thanksgiving last year (and previous years) but can any of your dinner guests actually remember which wine was served? Doubtful.
Because they are so ordinary, they usually become very forgettable. They are the "same old fruitcakes" the same old traditional wines that everyone serves and think little about. Wouldn't you rather ditch those trite old fruitcakes and serve wines that are more memorable? There is nothing wrong with these fruitcake wines, They can be tasty and fitting for your meal, but why just stick to such wines? You can do more and make your dinner or party even more exciting.
A Thanksgiving meal is diverse, with many different flavors, from savory to sweet, and many different textures. No single wine is a perfect pairing with all these different dishes. And you can serve whatever wines you want. There are no rules. As such, you have an opportunity to serve a diverse selection of wines, to serve wines that will surprise and please your guests. For example, I've recommended serving Sherry or Sake for Thanksgiving.
This same idea applies to when you are buying wine as gifts for family, friends, and others. Don't you want to give something memorable to the recipient? It is easy to give someone a bottle of Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon. They are probably the same type of wines the recipient might buy on their own. Instead, why not splurge and buy something different, something the recipient might not buy on their own but which they would enjoy. Stop sending "fruitcakes" and go for something more exciting.
You have plenty of options for more exciting gift wines. Pick something local, such as a Massachusetts wine, or something from another New England state, or even from nearby New York. Or find wines from less commonly known regions such as Georgia, Moldova, Lebanon, Israel and more. Find wines with less common grapes such as Mencia, Assyrtiko, Petit Verdot, Grillo, Zweigelt, and Touriga Franca. Choose some different sparkling wines such as Franciacorta or Cremant d'Alsace. There are so many options available that it is easy to opt for something besides the same old fruitcakes.
All I want is for people to be more open in their holiday wine choices. Don't be lazy and choose the same old wines when there is an abundance of excellent choices out there. There are so many thousands of different wines available so why limit yourself to a mere handful? The holidays are a time many people splurge so splurge on diversity.
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While working in a food or beverage stand at a community event or farmers' market, remember to practice good hygiene. This includes:
Of course, practicing good hygiene is also a requirement for permanent food establishments. But at special events, things can tend to get a little more relaxed so reminders can be helpful. Food safety always needs to be a priority in any setting and practicing good hygiene is a part of that.
Special event guidelines and a checklist that are part of our applications for special events can be found on our website under the 'Short-term food event licensing' tab.
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Center, Osseo, Champlin and Dayton; her primary duties include food, pool, and lodging inspections. Hannah graduated in 2016 with bachelor degrees in biology
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We all love our furry friends and many of us want to take them places that we like to frequent. While service animals are allowed to accompany their person in any public establishment as described on the Minnesota Department of Human Rights webpage, non-service animals cannot enter food establishments. If a restaurant wants to allow animals on their patio or deck, they need to first check with the city to see if there is a city ordinance allowing this.
Hennepin County Public Health Department (PHD) will be offering a basic food safety class on Wednesday 9/27/17 from 1-4:30 pm. It will be held at our office located at 1011 South 1st Street, Hopkins, MN 55343, on the second floor in room 233.
Section 7 K. from the Hennepin County food ordinance states that food establishments exempt from needing a Certified Food Manager (4626.2010 lists the exemptions) still need a person in charge, trained in basic food safety, during all hours of operation. This training can be accomplished by attending an approved basic food safety course such as this one offered in September.
The flyer with further information can be found on our website under the Basic food safety class tab. Questions can be answered by calling our office at 612-543-5200.
Hennepin County Food Protection Ordinance 3 lists requirements that pertain to licensed establishments within Hennepin County PHD's jurisdiction; these are in addition to the Minnesota Food Code 4626 rules.
The spotlight from the food ordinance that we are focusing on in this quarter's newsletter is the person in charge and the food safety training requirements.
Section 7 A. from the food ordinance points out that in addition to having a designated person in charge during all hours of operation (a requirement from the Minnesota Food Code 4626.0025), the person in charge must also have passed an approved food safety exam.
The Minnesota Department of Health has a website that you can visit to search for approved food safety courses.
See below for exact wording from Ordinance 3 Food Protection regarding person in charge and food safety training:
Section 7 K. from the food ordinance states that food establishments exempt from needing a Certified Food Manager (4626.2010 lists the exemptions) still need a person in charge who is trained in basic food safety during all hours of operation. This training can be accomplished by attending an approved basic food safety course. As noted in the previous article, Hennepin County PHD is offering a 3-1/2 hour basic food safety training for $35 per person. The flyer with further information can be found on our website under the Basic food safety class tab.
See below for exact wording from Ordinance 3 Food Protection regarding person in charge and basic food safety training:
K. Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4626.2010 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. Subpart 4. Exemptions. These exempted food establishments are not required to have a certified food manager, but the person in charge required by 4626.0025 in these food establishments must be trained in basic food sanitation as determined by the Health Authority.
If there are any questions regarding these requirements or anything from the Minnesota Food Code or Hennepin County Ordinances, please feel free to contact us at 612-543-5200.
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This passage shows that when you grasp the love of Christ for you, it changes your identity, and compels you to live differently. Fundamentally when you become a child of God, your relationship and practice of sin changes! You now because of Jesus have the power over sin, and the ability to live a righteous life. What John is saying here is that if you are truly born of God, you will live a life that reflects true righteousness, the same righteousness you find in Jesus Christ. There will be an outward evidence in your actions of an inward transformation in your heart. It will be authentic, not counterfeit. I want to give you a few thoughts tonight on authentic Christianity:
I. Authentic Christianity is born of God V. 29, 9
- Mark the word, born in verses 29 of chapter 2, and verse 9 of chapter 3. In our fallen human nature, we have a bent toward self-righteousness. We have an attitude or belief embedded in us that if we do good, we will be accepted by God and others.
- Cain had the idea if he does and brings this sacrifice then God would accept Him.
- The righteousness mentioned here is born of God, not man. God's righteousness and acceptance of you depends solely on Him, not you. He already loves and imputes righteousness into your life at Salvation.
- Romans 4:22 says "And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness."
- John is saying that it is impossible to produce born again righteousness in your nature. What you need is something or in this case someone outside of you to come into your life and fundamentally change you at the core of who you are so then you can be righteous.
- It is not, "I am going to do right, then I will be a child of God." It is "If you become a child of God, you will do right."
- It is impossible for you to produce this righteousness until you have been born again. If this was not true, Jesus would not have told the most religious man he spoke with, Nicodemus, to be born again.
II. Authentic Christianity is motivated by God's love for mankind V. 1
Not only does authentic Christianity come from God, it is motivated by the love of God for us. It is embedded into you and I to have this "If you do this for me, I will do this for you" mentality. It is an idea of self-righteousness that comes with the fallen nature that we all are born with. This idea of self-righteousness has the idea of "Look at me" or "I am better than you." This is self-righteousness. Born again righteousness is where we now look at our lives not based upon how good we think we are, but based on how good God is. It changes the perspective to be on God, and not on ourselves. Born again righteousness always looks at the cross where Christ demonstrated His great love for us Romans 5:8
I have a daughter named Lynlee. She is now 14 months old, and she is my sweetheart! I love her so much. Sometimes (if you have kids, you know what I mean), she has some really bad days. She fusses and is cranky. Now, if my love was conditional, I would love her based on how she acts and behaves. The problem is that my love is unconditional. I love her regardless of how she acts. This is how God looks at you and I. His love is already there. His love is not dependent on your actions. My desire is for my daughter not to perform to receive my love, but perform because of my love. I want her to be so in love with her daddy that she desires to do right because of that. You see, nothing can make God love you more or less. When you come in contact with that love, it moves you to righteousness.It is only through the love of Jesus that you can begin to live a righteous life.
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While the tall-man, longer-penis theory is an old wives' tale, a new report shows that taller men are biologically superior in at least one other way: They have better hearts.
A new study of U.S. doctors found that taller men tend to have less heart failure than shorter men.
The study followed 22,000 mid-50s male doctors for more than 20 years. In that span, about 7% -- 1,444 doctors -- developed heart failure. The tallest men in this study -- those 6'0" and taller -- were 24% less likely to develop heart failure compared to the men 5'8" and shorter.
It's possible that these doctors had very different childhoods; depending on whether they were rich or poor, their diet during upbringing could be affecting them later in life. Differences in early life activities were not factored.
There's no proof that those extra inches of height protect the heart, but one hypothesis is that their biology gives their heart more space to work with between the branches of the arteries and blood vessels, and therefore are less stressed over time.
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Develops and directs community relations strategies and activities to increase Geisinger's brand awareness, preference and reputation in our local markets. Working with local/platform leadership, clinical institutes, government affairs, fundraising, the health plan, the medical school and marketing and communications leadership, develops annual strategies to maintain and expand Geisinger's good will in the communities we serve while furtherance advancing the organization's strategic plan. This includes negotiating and managing the fulfillment of Geisinger's sponsorships, community partnerships, and memberships with community organizations. Also includes leveraging Geisinger's internal stakeholders to engage local communities. Supports business strategies by leveraging community partnerships. Maintains two-way communications with community leaders and stakeholders to provide valuable intelligence to anticipate community needs and community issues and proposes appropriate Geisinger response. Supports Geisinger's community This includes determining appropriate leadership representation on local boards and committees, participation in significant local events and managing relationships with key community relationships. The role includes oversight the opportunity to create Geisinger-sponsored events and activities that promote Geisinger's position in the communities it serves. Work includes message development and delivery, stakeholder engagement, contract management and fulfillment.
Accountability: Clearly defines mutual expectations of self and others. Takes appropriate actions to ensure obligations are met. Revises standards in response to change.
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Ability to Learn: Assimilates and applies new job-related information for all sources promptly and effectively. Shows desire to broaden knowledge and perspective. Learns from both successes and failures.
Change Advocate: Identifies and acts upon opportunities to improve the business. Motivates others during times of organizational stress, ambiguity and change. Creates an environment that encourages prudent risk taking and continuous improvement.
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Conceptual Thinking: Synthesizes facts, theories, trends, inferences and key issues and/or themes in complex and variable situations. Recognizes abstract patterns and relationships between apparently unrelated entities or situations.
Discretion: Maintains the confidentiality of information coming into and being disseminated out of the department. Respects and privacy of individual colleagues within the department and expects the same in return.
Decisiveness: Assesses the scope and potential impact of an issue or opportunity. Uses business criteria and values to evaluate alternative courses of action. Makes a timely choice based on the options and information available.
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Amanda Scuglia's newest series of oil paintings explore the interaction between internal experiences and chance happenings in nature. Through the artist's painterly style and dramatic interplay between light and shadow, the viewer is encouraged to enter and participate in the intimate and spiritual moments captured in each scene.
Each painting was inspired by a specific time of day, ranging from just before twilight with the soft glow of the afternoon still present, into dusk and the hours of total darkness that follow. The young couples in the forest possess a grounded, intuitive energy. This energy is present in every work: as seen in the speckled light dancing across the bodies in the painting, Sisters, and through the inviting, confident gaze of the woman in Summon.
Dutch artist, Wouter Nijland, creates three dimensional geometric oil paintings based on a set of chance rules and coincidence. Using a playful yet rigid system based off an x and y axis planes, the artist uses dice, coins and coded marbles to codify and scale his compositions. The rules established for each painting also determine the gradient of the brushstroke and the border between shapes as well as the polygonal shapes themselves.
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Behind the Scenes at Think Bigger 2019
"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." — J. K. Rowling
This past week, our Denver, Bosnia, and remote offices joined the rest of the team in sunny Sarasota, FL for a few days of learning, bonding, and thinking bigger – all while enjoying a poolside beer with unbeatable company.
Hosted at the luxurious Sarasota Modern hotel (complete with balcony bathtubs and stunning views of the bay), our Think Bigger conference kicked off with happy hour and ping pong tournaments set against the backdrop of a quintessential sunset.
The idea for this year's Think Bigger was born out of a Colorado hike with CEO Erin Cigich and other members of the leadership team. They wanted to bring together their teams from around the world for a unique, invigorating team building experience.
Throughout the conference, the Denver, Sarasota, and Bosnia offices melded together to form one team working for a greater purpose. The days were jam packed – from captivating keynote speakers to interactive sessions in leadership, we were constantly on the move.
The only rules were:
- Think courageously
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- Think as One Team
Much of the event was interactive, including group exercises in leadership, breakout sessions with different departments, group photo challenges, and – the fan favorite – a heated battle of team-wide 'rock, paper, scissors.'
One of the conference activities was in partnership with Boards for Bros, a non-profit organization dedicated to donating gently used skateboards to children – both girls and boys – who cannot afford their own. We worked together to refurbish boards with new wheels and add some creative decor. Giving back to our community is, and always will be, one of the greatest aspects of being on this team.
For many of our team members, this was the first time meeting employees from the other offices in person. Events like these go beyond just learning about the industry and company. They offer opportunities to work more closely together as a team, get to know each other on a better level, and align our goals for the coming year.
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Series - 3D Printing - The Creators3D printing starts with someones idea. Someones idea to recreate an existing object, or a vision of an object they hold in their head.
The evolution of 3D modeling software and 3D printers is creating a whole new generation of designers and creators.
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John Lichfield has a powerful piece on the weekend's Paris riots in the Guardian this morning. I do not apologise for quoting two paragraphs. The rest needs to be read as well:
France is a republic that was founded in popular violence. Politics runs to the street here more rapidly than in any other western democracy. I've lived in France for 22 years and have witnessed street protests by workers, farmers, wine producers, truck drivers, railway employees, university students, sixth-formers, teachers, youths in the multiracial suburbs, chefs, lawyers, doctors and police officers. Yes, even police officers.
I have never seen the kind of wanton destruction that surrounded me on some of the smartest streets of Paris on Saturday – such random, hysterical hatred, directed not just towards the riot police but at shrines to the French republic itself such as the Arc de Triomphe. The 12-hour battle went beyond violent protest, beyond rioting, to the point of insurrection, even civil war.
Civil war is a strong term to use. I suspect John Lichfield knows that. I presume he uses it wisely as a result. And where France goes, who knows who might follow?
I have a concern. As Lichfield notes, France rioted 50 year's ago and rising prosperity deflected the anger. Now no one thinks that will happen. All increases in prosperity go to a tiny handful in society. People are oppressed, and they know it.
We need to be clear about the cause of the oppression. The superficial anger is in tax. I am well aware of it. But the cause is inability to make ends meet.
We cannot do without tax.
And we need green taxes.
So the problem has to be tackled another way.
The problem is excess rents.
And maybe excess interest costs.
And a lack of a living wage.
The problem is not tax.
The problem is the failure of a society where enough is made for all to make sure all can partake.
This is what neoliberalism has delivered. The riots are its consequence. As is Brexit. But the answer is not to blame taxation. Nor is the answer to overthrow government per se. Instead there is a need to oppose a government that will not tackle unfair debt burdens, income and wealth inequality, the absence of affordable property and the failure support those in need.
Those are the core issues, along with the environment, for our times.
And we have too many governments who will not be radical in the face of them.
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Friday, 24 May, 2002, 17:47 GMT 18:47 UK
Royal wedding captivates Norway
In front of international royalty, specially invited guests and Trondheim residents, Princess Martha Louise was given away by her father, King Harald V.
Thousands more were watching the ceremony outside on giant screens, and live on television.
People's princess
The princess was moved to tears when her younger brother, Crown Prince Haakon Magnus, read a poem during the ceremony, in which Trondheim's Bishop Finn Wagle officiated.
Bishop Wagle told Mr Behn he was being given the Norwegian people's princess on this day, and - unlike the fairytale - he would not gain half the kingdom, but the attention of the entire Norwegian people.
Afterwards, the newly-weds walked a few hundred metres from the cathedral to the royal residence to attend the official dinner.
Central Trondheim was packed with people, many wearing national dress, and some had dressed in the much debated official wedding colours of mint and pink.
Nine-year-old Vibeke was one of many little girls who had dressed up as princesses, and who waited for hours to see the real Princess and her new husband walking past.
"I like them both, it was worth waiting for", she said.
On the streets of Trondheim there was little sign of the animosity expressed towards Mr Behn in the Norwegian media since the engagement was made public last year.
The waiting crowds greeted him with cheers and applause when he arrived alone at the cathedral ahead of the official ceremony.
Sharp criticism
Mr Behn's past of hard partying has also led people to suggest he was not fit for a life in the royal family.
He was once thrown out of Oslo's most famous café - the Theatre Café - for drunkenly claiming he and his artist friends were "the new wine" and deserved respect.
He has not regretted the incident since, and has repeatedly said he had no regrets about things he has done in his past life.
The new member of the royal family first hit the headlines after making a TV documentary in which he was seen partying with prostitutes who were using cocaine.
The 29-year old author has also been accused of being lazy - his only book, "Sad as Hell", is only 90 pages long - and his courting of public life has left him open to criticism of being a self-promoter.
Being timid is considered a virtue in Norway.
Princess Martha Louise is generally well liked for her down-to-earth attitude, and expectations had been high for her choice of husband.
Raising the profile
Controversy also surrounded the now Crown Princess Mette Marit when she married Crown Prince Haakon Magnus last August.
An opinion poll early this week showed more than 40% of Norwegians thought the new royal partners would weaken the monarchy.
Since then, though, the Palace has been praised for the way the wedding celebrations have been conducted.
Many commentators say this wedding has raised the profile of the Norwegian monarchy in a positive way.
Speaking shortly before the wedding ceremony, Norway's Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik, said he thought the two royal weddings and the celebrations surrounding them would strengthen the Norwegian monarchy rather than weaken it.
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Blurb : At seventeen, Charles "Trey" Maddox Taft III has had better years. His father ran off with a younger woman, and with no alimony or child support, his family has to move from affluent Coconut Grove to a rough neighborhood near Miami's Little Havana. It's a completely different world, but Trey is determined to make the best of a bad situation, if only no one finds out he's gay.
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At the end of summer when Bobby's friends come back from vacation, Trey sees that he might have some competition for Bobby's affection from Hazy , Bobby's best friend. After some posturing and mistakes Hazy and Trey realize that they can be friends for Bobby's sake and Bobby and Trey realize how special it is to have their kind of connection.
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Who doesn't want to live in New York City?
Ok, I am a little partial. I am a born and bred New Yorker, living in S. Florida for 25 plus years, and I still love it. And so do many of our students, which is why New York is so popular for summer internships. They will need a place to live. Where to look for housing?
There are many options. Most interning students live in dorms in various colleges throughout the city.
New York University – is the most popular and fills quickly. My daughter lived downtown on the border of Little Italy in an NYU dorm one summer. The dorm wasn't very fancy, but the security was tight and the living space was huge, well for NYC. NYU has multiple dorms in a few parts of the city. To save money living in the NYU dorms students can share a room. Depending on the dorm; meal plans may be available, which can be a real money saver. The meal plan also comes with dining dollars which can be used at Starbucks, Dunkin, and a convenience store next to the dining hall. Gym and laundry facilities are included.
The New School has four suite-style residence halls located near the Union Square area and in Chelsea, both great neighborhoods. Rooms are air-conditioned, have kitchenettes, internet, and 24-hour security.
The School of Visual Arts offers 3 residence hall summer rentals, all in good locations too. They too offer the same basic amenities as the other colleges above.
Marymount University located in midtown on the east side, but still has easy access to the west. With apartment-size suites, they are your basic dorms with all the amenities.
You might want to check out the 92nd Street Y that has dorm-style rooms for students/interns. There is no broker fee, 24-hour security, although it is in a great neighborhood – my son lives across the street. They supply Wi-Fi, air conditioning, furniture and linens, weekly housekeeping, common rooms with TV's, laundry, and kitchen access, discounts to cultural events and a fitness center. Serious, sign me up.
Another option is The Webster an all-girls housing option. Their pricing includes a private bedroom, wifi, 24-hour security, two home-cooked meals a day, on-site laundry facilities, daily and weekly housekeeping services, vending and ATM machines. They are located on 34th Street just blocks from all major subway lines and close to Penn Station and Port Authority.
33 Beekman – Located in the Financial District, this is one of the more pricier summer living options but if you have a student working in the financial district, perhaps the proximity more of a priority (and you will save on subways, taxis, and Ubers).
If your daughter or son is members of a sorority or fraternity they might want to check to see if their sorority or fraternity has a "house" in NY. Some do and they may have empty rooms for rent only to sisters or brothers for the summer.
There are some other resources as well. Students can check with NYCIntern.org. This housing program will find you an apartment with a kitchen, private bathroom, and other amenities. Note: there is an application fee. Or check out StudentHousing.org to find housing from Brooklyn Heights to the Upper East Side, and Midtown East to West. They do charge a $250 fee that is incorporated into the operating cost budget for EHS. Each EHS resident is required to pay a membership fee in order to reside with us.
Students can also look at Educational Housing Services (EHS) – They are a not-for-profit organization that manages several dorm-style student and intern housing facilities in NYC.
If you are looking on Facebook, try the New York Housing, Rooms, Apartments, Sublets, Roommates, Roomster group page.
It's possible that students can find summer rentals through Airbnb or Gypsy Housing. This is not our preference. Regardless of where your student ends up living, be sure the neighborhood is safe. If they are new to NY you may want to consider going up a day or two early to get them settled and help them do a trial run getting from wherever they will be living to their internship. Navigating NYC public transportation for the first time during rush hour can be tricky.
Some internships will include a Metrocard. My daughter's internship paid for one month which lessened the expense to her. She bought a 30-day unlimited ride which paid for her second month. Here are the rates as you will want to factor that into the expenses.
Be Careful.
Sadly there are scams out there too and occasionally students get desperate to find housing. Scammers make their summer sublets look reasonable, even great, but then you find out the address doesn't even exist. This happened to two friends of mine last summer. One finally got her money back; the other did not.
When to look for housing?
Space is limited, and demand is high. Reserve your spot early, even if that means putting down a deposit before they actually find their internship. You can start the hunt in the fall, but some may not actually secure an internship for months. Don't wait as you will find yourself scrambling, which doesn't always work.
When Will They Get Their Internship?
Many students will not hear about an internship for months, no matter how early they apply. For instance, advertising and PR majors usually don't hear anything until April. Those in finance and accounting typically have their internships lined up in the fall, making the decision to pay for housing less risky.
What are the Tax Implications of a Paid Internship?
Paid vs Unpaid
While not all internships are paid, many are these days. My daughter, an advertising major, was paid $13.50/hour. Initially, she was offered an unpaid internship which she accepted as they knew she was still looking for a paid one and had hoped to work both. Unfortunately, her paid internship was 35 hours per week so she could not work for another internship. Some internships will only allow for 20 hours per week; some are full time. She has friends in finance who were getting paid over $25/hour.
IMO I truly believe that internships are important and, had she been offered an internship with a reputable company and it had been unpaid, I would have suggested she take it for the experience.
A Few Other Tidbits About Living/Interning in NY
According to our interns and kids who interned in NYC over past summers, they recommend:
- Try to live downtown as it will be where the young people live and where you go out.
- During the Fourth of July get out of the city. If you have a big group of friends, look into getting a shared house on Fire Island or the Hamptons for the long weekend. Shop early.
- Most internships go into August which means you could miss spirit week if you are in a sorority.
- Try to make it to at least one sporting event or Broadway show. If you don't, you will regret it. Check out BroadwayBox.com for discount tickets.
- Check out Classpass to find some great fitness classes to try out various fitness studios from cycling, boxing, barre, yoga and more.
The most common internships in NY seem to be in business, advertising, marketing, PR and communications. You may want to check out our blog on internships here. My only other advice is to be sure to visit next summer.
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Today I got to do what I have been waiting for over a year to do – pick peaches! Last year, it was not a great peach season in my part of the state (I live in the Ann Arbor area) and I couldn't find any farms that were offering u-pick peaches. But this year the crop is much better and Kapnick Orchards opened for u-pick. They offered 3 varieties for picking today: Red Haven, Flamin' Fury (PF-15), and Bellaire. Flamin' Fury are my personal favorite.
Each row was well labeled at the start of the row. The rows that weren't labeled were not ready for picking or had already been picked. The peaches looked pretty good, but I had to do the "squeeze test" to make sure they were ripe. A lot of the peaches were still hard. I imagine in another week or so the picking will be perfect. For us it was more of a hunt for the perfect peach, but it didn't take us more than an hour.
The peaches cost $15 for a 1/2 bushel or $28 for a full bushel. You can bring your own basket that measures the same or you can purchase a basket for $2. We bought a 1/2 bushel basket and now we have something we can use at their farm again or even bring it to other farms. As for parking, you drive right out to where the peaches are and you have a very short walk to get to them.
I would highly recommend his farm to anyone that wants to pick their own peaches. It's a stress free experience, the staff was very friendly, and the peaches were easy to access. And you can't beat the price. If I bought a 1/2 bushel at the grocery store at 99 cents a pound, I wouldn't want to even know how much that would cost.


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Mom at Home
Arlen Gargagliano ~
Aisha is lurking in the kitchen just outside my home-office door. I hear her rattling dishes and speaking to herself in Twi, a language of her native Ghana. I know that she wants my attention, but I've told her that I need time to work. I try to focus on grading my college students' papers, but I'm distracted.
Aisha is one of my mother's aides. My mother requires care twenty-four/seven, and Aisha is one of several women, primarily foreign-born, who care for her in shifts. Mom's had this arrangement since 2012, when several ministrokes disabled her brain and self-care abilities, and a broken leg left her mostly bedbound. My father's recent death, ending their marriage of more than five decades, prompted my husband and me to bring Mom into our home. She's been living here with us for the past five months.
In Mom's younger days, the word "dynamo" wouldn't begin to describe her. She orchestrated countless gatherings and large-scale fiestas at home for our family (my parents, my four siblings and me), our large extended family and friends and Dad's Mad Men clients. She bossed us all around with prep tasks, and delighted guests with tales of her exploits as one of the youngest female art directors at the iconic ad agency Young & Rubicam, and her adventures in the worlds of painting, children's book illustrating and teaching ("Every child is born creative, you know!").
Fiercely proud of her intellect and accomplishments, she exhorted my sisters and me--and our friends--to aim high, personally and professionally. She was unsympathetic to whining: Whenever I moaned about menstrual cramps, she'd say, "Don't complain about your period, or we'll never have a female president!"
I thought she'd go on being her bossy, controlling, clever self forever. Now, all that's changed. This reality, and knowing that, even ten years ago, Mom would never approve of the woman she's become--passive, dependent, forgetful--pulls on my insides.
I enjoy telling Mom's aides about how she used to be. I point to her artwork on the walls and pull out old photos that show her looking stylish and Audrey Hepburnesque, pen in hand, in front of a storyboard.
The aides ooh and aah. They take her hand, carefully unfolding the curled fingers, and exclaim, "Wow, Mamma!" She smiles back.
Sometimes I wonder whether Mom's aides can provide what she really needs, given the person she was. As loving and appreciative as they are, they come from such different cultural places. And, naturally, they can't know or understand her as I do.
Can their conversation and companionship satisfy her? I often wonder. Does it feed her mind and soul as well as her body? Or does she feel something missing? Would she be better off if I took on more of her care myself? I toss these ideas around in my head several times a day, and often at night.
Aisha, in her mid-forties, looks quite youthful. Her resonant baritone voice is as bold as the reds, pinks and yellows she wears. Prompted by Mom's smiles, she'll often launch into a one-woman show of singing and dancing, calling me to see how much Mom likes this.
At first I doubted that Mom would enjoy Aisha's forceful speaking style (produced partly by her struggles with English). I've seen how deeply Aisha's care for my mother is laced with love, gentleness, respect and concern. Still, I find it hard not to harbor moments of doubt.
Sitting at my desk, I hear Aisha clinking pots and pans in the kitchen. Most likely she's making one of her standard dishes: fried plantains, which she always shares with Mom and me. As much as I appreciate her generosity, I need to focus on my work. I turn up my music a bit--my signal, I like to think, for "Please don't bother me."
After a while things quiet down, and I begin to think it's safe to come out for a cup of coffee. Then I hear Aisha call my name, and a less-than-delicate knock on my office door.
"I need to talk to you," she says in her usual commanding tone. I don't hear panic in her voice, so I say, "Okay, just give me a minute."
Emerging moments later, I spot her outside at our patio table, sitting across from Mom, who's in her wheelchair as always.
"Please, Arlen!" Aisha calls. "Mamma say I don't need a stamp here."
She waves a crinkled envelope in her hand, then passes it to me. The envelope, containing her timesheet, is addressed to her employment agency. The upper right-hand corner reads: "Place stamp here." I think I catch my mom smirking, but I'm not sure.
"No, you do need a stamp," I say, and smile at Mom.
I return the envelope to Aisha. She studies it, then waves it in the air again.
"Ah!" she cries. "But Mamma say me no stamp!"
"Oh, well!" I respond. "You know, Aisha, she can't really read these days."
"But she know so much!" she exclaims, her words vibrant and reverent.
Mom is smiling broadly. I lift the brim of her big straw hat so that I can see her eyes. The right one is still chocolate brown; the left--which lost its sight many years ago--looks cloudy, almost blue in this light.
"Okay," I say. "I'm going back inside, but I will get you a stamp, Aisha, and mail that for you!"
"Thank you, and God bless you," she shouts after me.
Later that afternoon, trying once again to grade papers, I can't help but glance outside at Mom and Aisha, still sitting on the sun-mottled lawn.
Aisha is gesturing wildly, her red shirt's gold studs and glitter reflecting the afternoon sunlight. Her face is animated. Turning down my music and opening the window, I can hear her rich voice, but not her words.
My mother is snuggled a bit lopsidedly in her wheelchair, facing Aisha; I can't see her face.
I just have to go outside and find out what's going on, I think.
"Aisha, you look so cute! What are you telling Mom?" I ask. "It looks like a good story!"
"I talk about God!" Aisha declares, smiling in delight. "I tell Mamma about the word of God!"
In the old days, Mom would probably have quieted her: Though she's always been spiritual, Mom was never religious, nor did she tolerate proselytizing. But when I walk around to face her, I see that she's smiling broadly. We exchange a glance, and I know that it's all okay.
In fact, I think, it's better than okay: It's good.
I touch Mom's shoulder; kiss her forehead and turn to go back inside. Then my mother speaks.
"I love you," she tells me.
I'm surprised. It's the first time in several years that she's said this without my saying it first.
I step back to look at her, then say, "I love you, too."
Can I put my worries to rest? Maybe, despite losing her independence, Mom is really getting a lot from being here. Maybe Aisha's raw exclamations of happiness and caring, and the other aides' devotion, have reached Mom--reawakened her feelings and helped her to express herself.
Then I walk away, because I don't want Mom to see my happy/sad tears.
About the author:
Arlen Gargagliano, a cookbook and textbook author, food writer and blogger (inthekitchenwitharlen.blogspot.com) and former restaurateur, is passionate about her family, friends, food, students, writing, reading, running, traveling, music and dancing. "Writing is something I've always needed to do; it's the way I sort the world. Cooking is a close second!" A longtime ESL teacher and teacher trainer, she has just started a seven-month educational consulting project for the Institute for International Education that will take her back and forth between New Rochelle, NY, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She's also working on her first novel.
Story editor:
Diane Guernsey
"Fiercely proud of her intellect and accomplishments , she exhorted my sisters and me--and our friends--to aim high, personally and professionally. She was unsympathetic to whining: Whenever I moaned about menstrual cramps, she'd say, 'Don't complain about your period, or we'll never have a female president!'"
PS Time to energize my Pulse subscription!
Stay well and take good care of you and Seth in addition to your mom.
Love from Eve and Harry
All the best!


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Flash-Curing Unit
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September 24, 2007
Vastex beefed up its RedFlash flash-curing unit with a 3500-watt heater and an optional heavy-duty stand designed to withstand daily use and offer long life. The company says the stand's legs have a more balanced design, allowing them to fit under the press, as well as improved side handles, which are bolted to the frame on each side of the curing unit nearest to the operator. The operator's hands are kept away from the top of the RedFlash, where most of the heat is. Other features include power connectors located on the side of the heater for simplified maintenance and elimination of hot spots. The RedFlash head rotates 360° and has an integrated heat control, an adjustable-height stand, a head-pitch adjustment, a 2.75-in. head height, and anti-rust treatment on its powder-coated-steel construction. The RedFlash is available in sizes of 18 x 18 in. (457 x 457 mm) and 18 x 24 in. (457 x 610 mm) and comes with a three-year, limited warranty and a ten-year warranty on the heating element. Vastex Int'l, 1032 N. Irving St., Allentown, PA 18109-1846, 610-434-6004, fax: 610-434-6607, Web: www.vastex.com.
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It's been a while since I wrote something about my own artwork and what I'm up to now. As usual it's "Emma & Sara" for the Julia magazine that occupies most of my time. Had some trouble with my new script but with the help of my co-writer Emma I managed to get past the writers block and actually get an idea down on paper.
The plan was originally to get page #151 done this easter weekend, but thats most likely not about to happen. I just work way too slow for my own good. However, for this page I'll post every step and take you through the daily development of a comic page.
This first post shows the scribbles/the script that I finished in my kitchen right after lunch today.
Since I quit early from my work at Egmont I went straight to the studio afterwards. I then started to prepare the sheet of paper that I'll draw on, like drawing all the borders and pencil all the dialouge. (Unlike some of my colleauges here in the Studio I do all my work on one sheet of paper and then erase all the graphite lines when inking is finished).
But... well... Myself, Kim and Johanna started to drink Rum and Coke instead of working, not much work has been done so far. But the day is not over yet! Stay tuned and you will see this page develop, step by step.
For those of you that's here for the Disney stuff I have some good news: Germund Von Wowern has allowed me to post rare stuff from his gigantic collecction of rare artwork by Mickey Mouse artist Paul Murry. There will be pin-ups from 1950's girlie magazines and unseen/unpublished stuff. (And some nude (!!!) drawings from my own Murry archive too!)
Begining this monday every monday will be "Murry monday"! Don't miss it!
Thursday, 5 April 2007
Emma & Sara #151 pt.I
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To the United States and the Soviet Union Afghanistan was always a pawn in a much bigger game. First the Soviets bought them off and then the US sent in arms. The Russians sent in troops and we sent in the CIA to train the Mujahedin to kill Russians. But then came the Taliban and the pawns started moving on their own… We'll mine the guarded vaults and archives around the world to reveal the untold story of how the pieces turned on the players and the jihad came to Kabul and the streets of New York.
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This week, I have the pleasure of being a speaker at the conference of the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers (NACFLM, for short) – it's a wonderful environment, since the topic is "Marriage Building Parishes: Blueprints and Building Plans".
I think I'm especially appreciating this meeting's major theme of working on marriages since I've had recent experience with some troubled marriages in my life recently. Perhaps it's hitting one's "late forties" that has opened my eyes to the lifelong hard work it takes to keep a strong marriage intact. Honestly, even after twenty-four years of true love, I still feel as though Greg and I are learning day-by-day to truly love and serve one another and to keep Christ at the center of our relationship.
Being here is like being surrounded by newlyweds of all ages. You see couples walking hand in hand, praying together, and listening diligently to the information being presented so that they can take it back to their dioceses and parishes. I've never been on a Marriage Encounter weekend, but I'd imagine it has a similar vibe – just a good feeling that comes from being surrounded by many people who are really truly in love with the Lord and one another.
Tonight, our event opened with a prayer service led by Bishop Conlon of the Diocese of Steubenville. His opening remarks underscored the importance of these meetings in reinvigorating the state of marriage in our Church. Bishop Conlon was followed by the always-amazing Teresa Tomeo, who gave a keynote based on her book Noise: How Our Media-saturated Culture Dominates Lives and Dismantles Families, which has a spot of honor on my desk. Although I've spoken with Teresa several times on the telephone, my brief chance to meet her in person today was a big honor for me. Teresa's commitment to her faith, her energy and zeal for her life's work, and her fantastic communication skills make her one of my role models. If you don't already own Noise, do yourself a favor and buy it today. And if you ever have the chance to hear Teresa speak in person, no matter how far you have to travel to do so, go for it! I guarantee that you will be edified and inspired!
To cap off an already perfect day (hey, even my flights were perfect – on time, and I got the exit row!), tonight we celebrated a beautiful Mass in the chapel here at Xavier University. With two bishops presiding and a church full of amazing people, you could truly feel the power of the Holy Spirit among us.
Now it's off to bed, as I am waking up early for my 8:30 (ET) visit with Brian Patrick and the crew of the Son Rise Morning Show. Producer and friend Matt Swaim, author of The Eucharist and the Rosary: Mystery, Meditation, Power, Prayer is kindly allowing me to crash the studio early for a field trip.
I hope to share more tomorrow about the conference. Others here tomorrow include Matthew Kelly and Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak. Until then, God bless you!


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Befriending Services
CONTACT Meg Hegarty – Project Coordinator
Email: [email protected] Tel:020 8515 7852 (Mon, Thur)
A volunteer befriender will spend time with someone who feels lonely and isolated, about once a week for two hours. According to what you would like to do, you may meet them in your home or go out for coffee, say, or to the cinema and shops. You must be in receipt of a Personal Budget in order to access this service; if you are not aware of this scheme, you can find some information here or get in contact with Mind in Harrow. The initial period that a volunteer will commit is one year spent with one service user, but there is the possibility of continuing with their support beyond this.
If you would like to find out more about accessing the befriending service, please call Meg Hegarty on 020 8515 7852, email [email protected] or complete the referral form below and send it to us.
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Eligibility Criteria for receiving befriending services
This role involves providing one-on-one support to a local service user, which will take around 2 hours a week of your time. You should be able to commit to a year of volunteering. Ideally volunteers should be pursuing a career path in mental health care or have experience of working with people with mental health problems. You can find more information on our volunteering opportunities page or visit our "Become a Befriender" page.
This is a new service within Mind in Harrow where you will be matched with a support assistant who will meet with you weekly for a couple of hours to assist with practical tasks.
The support assistant will work alongside you to undertake identified tasks such as tidying at home, completing basic paperwork and forms, making telephone calls, support to go shopping, support to attend appointments or to access a local service or activity.
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The support assistant service is paid for through your personal budget so you would need to have a personal budget to access the service.
Our standard Support assistant service is for a one year period although we also accept requests for six months of the service.
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By Boyd Matson
"Trust me on this one kids, spitting impala poop is really an honest to goodness game in South Africa." As might be expected I had a little trouble at first trying to convince the 15 kids with me that putting an impala dung pellet in their mouth would be fun, but eventually I got them all to try it. The verdict on the fun factor is still out. The kids, between the ages of nine & fifteen, were winners of the National Geographic for Kids magazine "Hands On Explorer Challenge.' They were competiting with thousands of kids across the country who wrote essays about how they explore in their own backyard. The winnners and one parent each got to go an trip with National Geographic. This particular year the we took the kids to South Africa.
The Kids got Nikon cameras as part of their prize, and we brought along one of our Geographic photographers to teach them how to take pictures, and a writer to show them how to keep a journal and write about their experience. My job was to help enhance their experience & encourage them to be even more hands on in their exploring. Neither they nor their parents could have imagined that would include poop spitting.
The South African game is called Bokdrol Spoek which loosely means, "spitting buck droppings." It's usually played with either impala or kudu dung. The traditional competition requires dropping the poop pellet in a shot glass filled with some type of alcohol, downing the shot, catching the pellet in your teeth, and then seeing how far you can spit it. The roll is included in the official distance. I decided we could skip the drinking portion for the kids. I mean you have to draw the line somewhere with nine to fifteen year olds.
This video has the highlites of our competition. I'm posting the story now because I talk about things to do with poop, from research to games, on my radio show National Geographic Weekend this week and on the NG Weekend podcast. Also last weekend we had some friends over for a backyard safari party, and at the end of the evening I produced a bag of impala poop collected on my last trip to East Africa. Despite the consumption of alcohol at this event, the adults were somewhat more reluctant than the kids to believe poop spitting was really a game. Finally I got some of the people to try it, but I not sure they ever believed it's a competiton with an official world championship.