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Plan A Satirizes at Wednesday Protest
by Elizabeth Rowe — March 19, 2010
Plan A: Hoyas for Reproductive Justice took to Red Square Wednesday afternoon to protest the university’s stance on reproductive issues, this time drawing onlookers in a skit inspired by St. Patrick’s Day.
In a performance by members of the recently formed coalition of H*yas for Choice and United Feminists, a student portrayed University President John J. DeGioia as a leprechaun hoarding “a pot of gold” full of condoms. Other Plan A members encouraged spectators to sign a petition to the administration regarding reproductive rights issues on campus.
“[The skit’s] goal was to highlight the ways that Georgetown’s policies around sexual health are negatively impacting the lives of students on campus,” Kristina Mitchell (COL ’10), a member of United Feminists who recently became involved in Plan A, said in an e-mail.
Mitchell said she was pleased with the number of students who came to the event.
“We had a great turnout, and were able to elicit a lot of interest from students and other passers-by,” Mitchell concluded. “Plan A is definitely making progress, which has become evident through the overwhelming support of our efforts on the part of the student body, faculty and staff.”
The group brought a letter of protest to the Office of the President on March 4, three days after the Student Activities Commission approved funding for an upcoming Plan A event on abortion rights in a landmark vote.
Other members of the Georgetown community, however, including members of GU Right to Life, strongly opposed the message of Wednesday’s demonstration.
“I did not see Plan A’s demonstration,” said Ellie Hook (COL ’12), president of GU Right to Life, in an e-mail. “However, I have heard a great deal about it and have talked to many students who were grossly offended by Plan A’s distasteful and childish display.”
Hook also addressed the approach the group employed in conveying its message.
“I feel that mocking President DeGioia is a strategically stupid move to make as well. Do they now feel that he will respond to their letter/proposal in a positive way?”
Hook said her greatest concern is not Wednesday’s demonstration, but rather the claims and messages being propagated by Plan A’s marketing efforts on campus. Hook cited statements written on Plan A fliers that the Georgetown University Hospital does not provide rape kits.
“In placing fliers around campus that state that Georgetown [University] Hospital has no rape kits, could that not make women feel that if they are raped, they have no one to turn to, nowhere to go?” Hook said.
Rape kits are administered at the Washington Hospital Center, the only location in D.C. permitted to do so.
Plan A: Hoyas for Reproductive Justice has lobbied the administration this semester to change its policies regarding these issues.
“We got a vague and essentially un-responsive letter from Vice President for Student Affairs Todd Olson after we delivered our first letter on Feb. 5, and he has not yet scheduled a meeting with us,” Mitchell said. “His actions further deny students a forum in which to voice concerns about these issues.”
Olson responded to the letter from Plan A in a letter on Feb. 24, per DeGioia’s request.
“Georgetown’s policies and practices rest on the strong underpinning of Catholic social and moral teaching and its affirmation of the dignity of all persons from the beginning of life to its natural end,” Olson wrote in the letter. “I recognize that these are complex questions and that there are divergent points of view on the issues that you raise; that is why our policies and practices encourage debate and conversation. Nonetheless, as a Catholic and Jesuit university our policies must reflect our identity and our values.”
According to Mitchell, this is consistent with the university’s longstanding attitude toward reproductive issues.
“President DeGioia’s failure to address reproductive justice in a genuine way is quite clearly a continuation of Georgetown’s general protocol of ignoring and neglecting sexual health issues, but it is still disappointing to see such a blatant lack of engagements on President DeGioia’s part when our attempts to open a dialogue have been so direct,” she said.
Plan A: Hoyas for Reproductive Justice, according to its blog, is “a coalition of students dedicated to changing the way that Georgetown University approaches issues of reproductive justice and choice.” The group is not officially recognized by the administration, and does not receive access to benefits from the university, according to Ruiyong Chen (SFS ’13), a SAC commissioner. “
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Author: Elizabeth Rowe
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SKU: B004 Category: Books Tags: Canoeing, Champions of the Coast, Family Camping, Georgian Bay, Great Lakes, Great Lakes Heritage Coast, Lake Huron, Lake Superior, Northern Ontario, Ontario
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Publish Date: 2003
Special feature: Autographed
The Great Lakes Heritage Coast is includes 3,000 km (1800 mile) coastline along the north shore of Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Georgian Bay, and the islands of Cockburn, St. Joseph and Manitoulin. The Ontario government recognized this Coast as a natural resource to be preserved with their first priority being the protection and restoration of its coastal ecosystems. Under this initiative, the government appointed Gary and Joanie as Champions of the Coast. To support the initiative in their official role, the McGuffins spent three months paddling the Great Lakes Heritage Coast and reporting on their adventure in real-time.
In the summer of 2002, from July through September, they paddled with their three year-old daughter, Sila, and their Alaskan malamute, Kalija, from the Pigeon River at the Minnesota-Ontario border to Severn Sound on Georgian Bay, in a 6.5 metre (21 foot) cedar strip canoe. Among the necessary camping, food and expedition supplies on board, they also carried a system of communications equipment necessary for sharing the adventure through weekly radio broadcasts, newspaper features, and web site updates.
Their route took them along the most magnificent freshwater coastline in the world. Through Joanie’s passionate narrative and Gary’s evocative images, the McGuffins share with readers the experiences of paddling with woodland caribou, gliding beneath towering cliffs, studying ancient red-ochre pictographs, camping where people have camped for thousands of years, discovering fossils of the earth’s earliest life forms, and exploring the bedrock headlands and the other geological wonders laid bare by retreating glaciers ten millennia ago.
Paddling over the same waters traversed by people for thousands of years, the McGuffins take us on an epic journey, describing the exhilaration of journeying as a family on these vast bodies of freshwater, the warmth of their campfires on cool nights, the brilliance of stars and northern lights, and the peace and solitude of being immersed in the beauty and mystery of the natural world.
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Paddle Your Own Kayak: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Kayaking
Quetico: Into the Wild
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Victor Navasky’s ‘Mad Men’ Cameo
Nation in the News
It's not every day that a Nation staffer gets a shout-out on Mad Men.
By Press RoomTwitter
It’s not every day that a Nation staffer gets a shout-out on Mad Men, but that’s exactly what happened in this week’s episode when Pete Campbell fumed over a real-life New York Times Magazine article written by Publisher Emeritus Victor Vavasky in 1966. Head over to the Atlantic Wire for the backstory to the article’s unlikely appearance on the AMC show and go to the New York Times for the original, "Advertising Is a Science? An Art? A Business? The answer, pussycat, may extend into the loftiest regions of Philosophy."
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How to get your brain in gear
Arguably the most important muscle, exercise is key to keeping noggin in shape.
How to get your brain in gear Arguably the most important muscle, exercise is key to keeping noggin in shape. Check out this story on thenewsstar.com: http://tnsne.ws/1sfECrw
Mackensie Smith, Gannett Published 12:00 p.m. CT Sept. 21, 2014 | Updated 3:27 p.m. CT Sept. 21, 2014
The bell rang and you sent the kids back to their classrooms with stuffed backpacks and juicy apples in their lunch boxes. As teachers mold their growing minds, students are making critical connections between different areas of the brain. There are new words to read, math problems to solve, science experiments to explore.
Just because you're not getting on the school bus each day doesn't mean you should stop flexing what is arguably the most important muscle — your brain.
You help your heart by eating right and working out, you love your lungs by not smoking — and you benefit your brain by flexing it with exercises.
"Really, the health of your brain is a full-body issue," said Valerie Stickel-Diehl, a case manager at the Ruan Neuroscience Center at Mercy Medical Center in Iowa. One of her roles is to provide information for patients with any brain-related diagnosis.
"Being physically, mentally, socially active and having a good diet are essential," said Dr. Heike Schmolck, a behavioral neurologist at Mercy. "If you look at big groups of people, the ones who are active are better off."
Schmolck focuses on neuro-degenerative diseases, including diagnosis and treatment of dementia, epilepsy and neuro-muscular issues.
You cannot change your past, family history or DNA, but you can take precautionary steps to stay sharp. The next time you toss out that interesting fact, tell a witty tale at the cocktail party and remember everyone's name, thank these helpful, free and low-cost options for keeping your noggin in tip-top shape.
Exercise your organ
"If someone were to ask what's the best way to prevent cognitive loss, I would say exercise," Schmolck said.
Exercise increases your heart and lung capacity, which assists the brain in receiving enough oxygen. Aerobic activity releases dopamine, associated with the reward and pleasure centers in our brains.
"Study after study in multiple fields show that regular exercise — it doesn't have to be extensive — helps to maintain brain health and prevent the onset of dementia," Schmolck said.
She also noted that people perform better on intelligence tests after regular exercise.
The physical activity doesn't have to be high-intensity. Schmolck recommends dementia patients engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate-level aerobic exercise — such as biking, swimming and walking — four times a week.
For such patients, exercise also helps maintain brain functions and slows regression.
Start good habits
Snuff out the cigarettes. Chronic smoking, research shows, may be linked to the breakdown of parts of the brain.
"One of the best tips I could give is to stop smoking," Stickel-Diehl said. "Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do. You can hire personal trainers and coaches to help you lose weight and exercise, but smoking is really tough for people to give up."
The experts at Mercy Medical Center also recommend controlling diabetes and blood sugar as an essential tip for brain health.
Schmolck recommends avoiding processed foods packed with preservatives, additives and fats that the brain does not need. Instead, she said, try a Mediterranean diet, which is packed full of plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables and legumes cooked with healthy fats like olive oil and treated with flavorful spices. She also recommends more fresh fish and poultry.
Hello, hobbies
Gardening, writing, painting — hobbies not only make you more interesting as a person, but they keep your brain churning.
"Activities, like games, crafts and reading are great because they involve thinking," Schmolck said. "Anything that keeps the brain busy is good for the brain."
The challenge of this can come with age and mobility.
"The older you get, the harder you have to work to do the things you love," Stickel-Diehl said. "Other physical issues can keep you from being involved and engaged. And, with aging you're more at risk, more fragile, and it becomes harder to keep the whole body healthy."
The growth of social media makes it far too easy to "talk" through a screen. It's time to turn the smartphone off and meet up with friends, go to a networking event and volunteer in the community.
"Man is a social animal; the brain enjoys social activity," Schmolck said. "People that are actively involved with their community and family are bettering their brains more than those who are not."
Knowing a second language not only prepares you to travel on a grand adventure but also challenges your brain. Check out the free language apps that are available or work with the more-intensive Rosetta Stone program.
You know that one friend who plays guitar in the Jimmy Buffett cover band who keeps trying to get you to play? Now is the time to invite him over for a drink and let him give you a lesson or two.
Making music brings different sections of the brain together in harmony. It's a mix of theoretical mathematics, hand-eye coordination and memory, among other skills.
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Charges dropped against 11-year-old shocked with stun gun
CINCINNATI (AP) — Charges have been dropped against an 11-year-old Ohio girl who was suspected of shoplifting from a supermarket when a police officer shocked her with a stun gun.
Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley said Wednesday night that stunning the girl who “posed no danger to the police” was wrong.
The encounter happened Monday night at a Kroger in the city. Police say the officer suspected the girl was using a backpack to shoplift when he approached her. They say the girl resisted and tried to flee before she was shocked with a stun gun.
The girl was taken to a hospital and released to a guardian.
She initially was charged with theft and obstruction of justice, but the mayor says he asked the prosecutor to drop the charges.
An investigation is underway.
Wed. 9:03 a.m.: Iran’s top diplomat walks back from remark on missile talks
Alfred L. Gingerich 1938-2019
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Forty Years of the Iranian Revolution: The Women's march
Massoumeh Torfeh
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Part IV: We Want Equal Rights - this is the fourth in a series of articles that looks at how the Iranian Revolution came to be in 1979, and where it has led Iran over the course of four decades.
Only three weeks into victory, the Iranian Revolution of 1979 faced one of its most challenging moments when tens of thousands of Iranian women left their jobs and took to the streets of Teheran on March 8 International Women’s Day to protest the imposition of Hijab laws by the leader of the revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
Demonstrations went on for five days creating confrontations as well as intense debates and discussions about the role of women in the Islamic political structure.
“Women should not go to their places of work naked,” said the ayatollah ordering women to wear a headscarf.
It enraged the more modern westernised women, who had not worn a scarf for generations. The call came at the end of what appeared like a relentless campaign by Ayatollah Khomeini against women.
Only 15 days after the revolution he ordered the abolition of the family protection law. He called it “contrary to Sharia”. He then barred women from becoming judges or presidents saying in Islam women cannot rule over men.
On March 1 he banned women's participation in sports, on March 7 he barred women singers from appearing in public. Later mixed schools were closed, and then the Committee for the Prevention of Vice was formed to implement his orders.
I joined the call for the demonstrations. We began in high spirits, gathered outside Teheran University and planned to march towards the Prime Minister’s office to hand in an eight-point petition.
“We want equal rights” we chanted. “We want the freedom to choose”.
We had hardly moved 200 meters down the road when I felt a large stone hitting my shoulder. I looked back and saw a shower of rocks being thrown at us by Hezbollah zealots.
“Either a headscarf or a head injury,” shouted the thugs, many carrying knives.
Male supporters formed human chains around us to shield us from the attacks. But the chain was broken several times, and some marchers were roughed up.
I saw several women with blood pouring down their faces. But we stood our ground, confused and shocked as we reached the Prime Minister’s office to demand action.
Prime Minister Mehdi Bazargan, however, had gone to the holy city of Qom to see Ayatollah Khomeini. It was rumoured that Bazargan might hand in his resignation objecting to continued interference by the leader in the affairs of the government.
Khomeini saw women’s demands as driven by western culture and called Bazargan “weak”.
“Islamic women are not dolls,” Khomeini said. “They must wear the hijab.”
Far from being “dolls”, women, many of them highly educated, have always formed an essential part of political life in Iran. Iranian women have been active in liberation movements since the Constitutional Revolution of 1906 and were indeed a defining voice in the political narrative of the 1979 revolution.
Women were disappointed with Khomeini after all their sacrifices for the revolution. Demonstrations grew during the week. Women stayed on strike refusing to wear the scarf, confronting guards in public offices.
At the largest demonstration, 15,000 protesters took over the Palace of Justice for a three‐hour sit‐in on March 10.
The tension was high, and Khomeini was forced to clarify his remarks: It was a “duty” for Muslim women not an “order”, he said.
Five days and a dozen demonstrations brought conciliatory gestures and hasty clarifications, but the Ayatollah did not change his edict.
That pattern has continued over the past forty years.
Women have held annual processions on March 8 and organised many campaigns for equal rights and against forced hijab. These have all been brutally suppressed — just like other demands for human rights in the Islamic Republic.
Policies have discriminated against women and resulted in the retirement of large segments of defiant women from the labour force, the arrest and imprisonment of several female lawyers, and migration of large numbers of women.
Although women comprise over 60 percent of university graduates, official statistics show 40 percent of women aged 15-29 are unemployed.
According to the latest polls, conducted by President Hassan Rouhani’s office, over 49.2 percent of the population regards hijab as a private matter. Another poll by the Iran Unity Party found 53 percent of Iranians are pro-choice.
While ordinary people respect that right for women, inside the establishment, the view is predominantly traditionalist.
Even the secular, liberal and reformist politicians view women’s rights as having secondary importance. They continue to pay lip service to the issue and lecture women to be patient, as they did forty years ago:
“Imam [reference to Khomeini] has asked for cooperation,” said a leftist activist pointing to the guns and trying to dislodge us.
“What a letdown,” I thought at the end of that cold March day in 1979.
Guards fired their weapons into the air.
“Guns and dictatorships will never deter us,” we chanted.
Disclaimer: The viewpoints expressed by the authors do not necessarily reflect the opinions, viewpoints and editorial policies of TRT World.
We welcome all pitches and submissions to TRT World Opinion – please send them via email, to opinion.editorial@trtworld.com
@Massoumehtorfeh
Dr. Massoumeh Torfeh is a Research Associate at the London School of Economics and Political Science specialising in Iran and Afghanistan. Formerly she was a BBC journalist and UN spokesperson and director of communication.
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News: B&B, Salon Shooting, Billy Graham, DOMA
October 18, 2012 by Andrew Belonsky
Police say a domestic dispute was the motivating factor in a Florida hair salon shooting that left four people including the gunman dead today.
More fun from the Binders Full of Women Tumblr.
The Catholic Church and the National Organization for Marriage have provided 60% of the funds
aimed at denying same-sex couples the right to marry in four states.
They have so far spent a total of $2.5 million on their discriminatory
crusade, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
Michael Black and John Morgan were awarded £1,800 each after winning their discrimination suit against a bed and breakfast, the Swiss Bed and Breakfast, that turned them away in 2010 because they're gay.
Don and Megan Draper will be taking a tropical vacation on the next season of Mad Men.
A record 3.85 million people tuned in for the season two premiere of American Horror Story.
Anti-gay comic book owner Larry Doherty is now extending his hate to transgender people.
Sam Raimi is reportedly going to direct an unnecessary Poltergeist remake.
Ann Romney says husband Mitt is "absolutely done with politics" should he fail to win the presidential election.
Today in gay history, 1990: "Three white supremacists were convicted of conspiring to blow up a gay bar in Boise, Idaho."
The homophobic group One Million Moms is now trying to take down a new Nick Jr. evening programming block that includes a show called What Was Carol Brady Thinking? that adds thought bubbles above the iconic tv mom's head. One of the offending thoughts, according to OMM, is "Does Mike think needlepoint is foreplay?"
Evangelical leader Billy Graham's foundation finally removed Mormonism from its list of cults.
Think Progress' Ian Millhiser discusses how conservative judge Dennis Jacob's decision today to strike down DOMA could impact potential Supreme Court cases: "If Jacobs’ reasoning is adopted by the Supreme Court, it will be a
sweeping victory for gay rights, likely causing state discrimination on
the basis of sexual orientation to be virtually eliminated. And the fact
that this decision came from such a conservative judge makes it all the
more likely that DOMA will ultimately be struck down by the Supreme
Court."
This woman breastfeeds her pug but bottle feeds her children. Priorities?
Check out the posters for Quentin Tarantino's new flick, Django Unchained.
Useful mud: "New radiocarbon measurements from the silty bottom of a Japanese lake
could be one of the most helpful tools for natural historians in
decades. With this new record, archaeologists could nail down the
precise timing of the demise of the Neanderthal. Or anthropologists
could determine exactly when humans spread into Europe. Or climate
scientists could better understand the last ice age, and what
climatological conditions led to the glaciers’ retreat."
The final preparations are being put on Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's Italian wedding.
The Los Angeles Unified School District and the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center are joining forces to combat anti-LGBT bullying in the City of Angels. "The school district had a long history of helping these youth, but we knew even more could be done," said L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center chief executive Lorri Jean.
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When we travel abroad we encounter some cultures where welcoming foreigners appears to be second nature. Australians often mention the outstanding hospitality of Thai people, and a recent survey shows that the Thais themselves agree. Booking.com surveyed 21,500 travellers from 29 countries to find the top five countries where locals consider hospitality to be in their DNA when comparing experiences of being a guest in their home country compared to being a guest aboard. Thailand topped the list, with 85 per cent believing they are more hospitable than other countries, followed by Indonesia (83 per cent), Mexico (77 per cent), Taiwan (77 per cent) and India (75 per cent). Across all of the 29 nationalities surveyed, it was respondents from Thailand who thought their country was more hospitable when compared to others. Most commonly known for its beautiful beaches and temples, it's the perfect destination for travellers seeking to experience a warm welcome and immerse themselves in the local culture. Thailand also offers many opportunities for travellers to enjoy cultural activities such as experiencing the vibrant hill tribe culture. Where to stay: If the culture vulture in you is bursting to break free, consider Hongkhao Village, located outside the city center of Chiang Mai and a jungle paradise, offering an authentic Lanna culture style stay close to the Mae Ping River. Indonesia, home to beautiful volcanic islands and Komodo dragons, will bring out the inner adventurer in everyone as you island hop across this beautiful and exotic destination. Visit the tropical island paradise of Nusa Penida and be mesmerised by the crystal clear waters and abundance of marine life. Hop on a traditional 'Jukung' boat to Medan, the hub for cultural diversity and spend a full day on a private adventure, exploring the remote jungles of Bukit Lawang, learning about the animals and plants and enjoy a jungle lunch with your tour guide. Where to stay: Nestled on the beautiful island of Nusa Penida is the Kabeh Jati Garden Villa & Restaurant. After a relaxing nights stay in your wooden bungalow, take in the impressive vistas of the emerald waters from your private terrace or balcony. A friendly host will be on hand to arrange car hire so travellers can explore nearby sites such as the Nusa Penida Harbor and the white sands of Atuh Beach. Mexico falls into third place on the list of the countries where locals believe they are more hospitable than other countries. The capital Mexico City caters to the modern traveller as it features upscale shops, fabulous restaurants to tickle your taste buds and beautiful museums. Mexico is also home to various stunning beaches, majestic mountain ranges, jungles and deserts for the adventurous type. Where to stay: For a host that exceeds expectations, look no further than the self-catering apartments of HomFor Napoles. Not only are guests provided with a fully equipped kitchen and a stunning terrace for those who want to enjoy their breakfast in the beautiful sunshine, but the host is also known for being friendly and helpful. Venture to Taiwan and discover why 77 per cent of Taiwanese travellers rated their country as providing the best hospitality. Many travellers visit Taiwan for its bustling nightlife and famous landmarks such as the Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum and the Shilin night market. But why not swap the hustle and bustle for a breath of fresh air? Take a trip to the idyllic crescent shaped Chishingtan Beach, or a relaxing stroll along the bank of the picturesque Liyu Lake or an adventurous hike through the Taroko National Park. Where to stay: Located in the city of Hualien, Hualien Wow Hostel provides affordable accommodation, with both private and dormitory rooms and friendly staff offering the best local tips. Booking.com travellers rated the friendly staff as one of the top things they loved during their stay here. Take advantage of the 24-hour front desk where staff can help organise various activities such as snorkeling, rafting, diving and cycling. India is the home of cultural and historical hotspots such as the Taj Mahal, an iconic ivory-white marble mausoleum commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, Amber Palace, a palace constructed of red sandstone and marble and Hawa Mahal, another palace constructed of red and pink sandstone. With all of these interesting and beautiful attractions catering for travellers from around the globe, it's evident why 75 per cent of Indians believe their country to be more hospitable than most. Where to stay: If convenience is key, a stay at The Oberoi Grand Kolkata is the place to be. Located in the heart of Kolkata's shopping and business district, the Oberoi Grand Kolkata offers guests an outdoor pool, gym and spa as a perfect retreat to relax in tranquility. Once you have soaked in the pool or spent hours in the shopping district, you can splurge in your room where guests are offered 24-hour room service or take a quick trip downstairs to indulge in four fantastic dining options.
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Which country thinks they are the most hospitable?
When we travel abroad we encounter some cultures where welcoming foreigners appears to be second nature.
Australians often mention the outstanding hospitality of Thai people, and a recent survey shows that the Thais themselves agree.
Booking.com surveyed 21,500 travellers from 29 countries to find the top five countries where locals consider hospitality to be in their DNA when comparing experiences of being a guest in their home country compared to being a guest aboard.
Thailand topped the list, with 85 per cent believing they are more hospitable than other countries, followed by Indonesia (83 per cent), Mexico (77 per cent), Taiwan (77 per cent) and India (75 per cent).
Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Across all of the 29 nationalities surveyed, it was respondents from Thailand who thought their country was more hospitable when compared to others. Most commonly known for its beautiful beaches and temples, it's the perfect destination for travellers seeking to experience a warm welcome and immerse themselves in the local culture. Thailand also offers many opportunities for travellers to enjoy cultural activities such as experiencing the vibrant hill tribe culture.
Where to stay: If the culture vulture in you is bursting to break free, consider Hongkhao Village, located outside the city center of Chiang Mai and a jungle paradise, offering an authentic Lanna culture style stay close to the Mae Ping River.
Kabeh Jati Garden Villa in Indonesia
Indonesia, home to beautiful volcanic islands and Komodo dragons, will bring out the inner adventurer in everyone as you island hop across this beautiful and exotic destination. Visit the tropical island paradise of Nusa Penida and be mesmerised by the crystal clear waters and abundance of marine life. Hop on a traditional 'Jukung' boat to Medan, the hub for cultural diversity and spend a full day on a private adventure, exploring the remote jungles of Bukit Lawang, learning about the animals and plants and enjoy a jungle lunch with your tour guide.
Where to stay: Nestled on the beautiful island of Nusa Penida is theKabeh Jati Garden Villa & Restaurant. After a relaxing nights stay in your wooden bungalow, take in the impressive vistas of the emerald waters from your private terrace or balcony. A friendly host will be on hand to arrange car hire so travellers can explore nearby sites such as the Nusa Penida Harbor and the white sands of Atuh Beach.
Medano Beach, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Mexico falls into third place on the list of the countries where locals believe they are more hospitable than other countries. The capital Mexico City caters to the modern traveller as it features upscale shops, fabulous restaurants to tickle your taste buds and beautiful museums. Mexico is also home to various stunning beaches, majestic mountain ranges, jungles and deserts for the adventurous type.
Where to stay: For a host that exceeds expectations, look no further than the self-catering apartments of HomFor Napoles. Not only are guests provided with a fully equipped kitchen and a stunning terrace for those who want to enjoy their breakfast in the beautiful sunshine, but the host is also known for being friendly and helpful.
Hualien, Taiwan
Venture to Taiwan and discover why 77 per cent of Taiwanese travellers rated their country as providing the best hospitality. Many travellers visit Taiwan for its bustling nightlife and famous landmarks such as the Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum and the Shilin night market. But why not swap the hustle and bustle for a breath of fresh air? Take a trip to the idyllic crescent shaped Chishingtan Beach, or a relaxing stroll along the bank of the picturesque Liyu Lake or an adventurous hike through the Taroko National Park.
Where to stay: Located in the city of Hualien,Hualien Wow Hostel provides affordable accommodation, with both private and dormitory rooms and friendly staff offering the best local tips. Booking.com travellers rated the friendly staff as one of the top things they loved during their stay here. Take advantage of the 24-hour front desk where staff can help organise various activities such as snorkeling, rafting, diving and cycling.
Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, India
India is the home of cultural and historical hotspots such as the Taj Mahal, an iconic ivory-white marble mausoleum commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, Amber Palace, a palace constructed of red sandstone and marble and Hawa Mahal, another palace constructed of red and pink sandstone. With all of these interesting and beautiful attractions catering for travellers from around the globe, it's evident why 75 per cent of Indians believe their country to be more hospitable than most.
Where to stay: If convenience is key, a stay at The Oberoi Grand Kolkata is the place to be. Located in the heart of Kolkata's shopping and business district, the Oberoi Grand Kolkata offers guests an outdoor pool, gym and spa as a perfect retreat to relax in tranquility. Once you have soaked in the pool or spent hours in the shopping district, you can splurge in your room where guests are offered 24-hour room service or take a quick trip downstairs to indulge in four fantastic dining options.
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Canyonlands National Park Needs to Be on Your Hiking Radar
Canyonlands National Park, located in southeastern Utah, is an underrated gem among its larger, more well-known national park pals. The colorful canyons, amazing hiking, and gorgeous vistas make it the perfect place to get away from it all.
The park is divided into four regions and three districts — Island in the Sky, The Needles, and The Maze — so visitors can return to Canyonlands over and over and get a new perspective every time.
Here’s what you need to know about Canyonlands, home to both the Green and Colorado River, and what to do once you get there.
Canyonlands National Park Lodging
There are two campsites inside the park itself, one at The Needles, which can be reserved ahead of time, and one at Island in the Sky, which is first-come, first served. Visitors are also always welcome to backcountry camp, just make sure to get a permit first.
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For those looking for a more plush bed to sleep on there’s the nearby town of Moab, which has plenty of hotels including the Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge, which offers riverfront cabins that are perfect for weary hikers to come and relax in.
Canyonlands National Park Hikes
With hundreds of miles of paths for explorers of the park to test out odds are travelers will never get bored. Trails are typically well marked with cairns (small rock piles) and have signs at most intersections.
However, many of the park’s more remote trails do not receive regular attention, so hikers are still encouraged to carry maps. Marked hikes range from easy one milers to 21.6 mile hikes through the Lanthrop Canyon.
Canyonlands National Park Weather
Due to the park’s desert location, the summers tend to be hot and dry, while the winters are typically cold and a bit more moist (though not by much). Average summer temperatures can be upwards of 90 degrees while winter temperatures in January can fall to around 37 degrees, so plan your trip and your hiking outfits accordingly.
Getting to Canyonlands National Park
Getting to the park is easiest with a car. However, since the park itself is divided into four different districts, which aren’t connected by bridges, visitors will have to go to each them all separately.
To get to the park by plane, the National Park Service explained, visitors can fly into Canyonlands Field, which is located 16 miles from Moab, the Grand Junction Regional Airport, located 113 miles from Moab, or Salt Lake City International Airport, located 237 miles from Moab.
Visitors can also take Amtrak, which stops at Grand Junction, Colorado, and Green River, Utah. Commercial van services also operate between Grand Junction and Moab.
Canyonlands National Park Map
Canyonlands is in southeastern Utah, about 40 miles south of U.S. Route 70. The park is about 240 miles southeast of Salt Lake City, and about 360 miles west of Denver, Colorado.
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Ivasiuka street,10 - Apartments, Truskavets, Ukraine
Ivasiuka street 10, flat 50, Truskavets (Show map)
~0.7 km from city centrum Truskavets
Located in Truskavets, Ivasiuka street,10 provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a washing machine. Guests wishing to travel light can make use of towels and linens for an additional supplement. Guests at the apartment can enjoy skiing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Skhidnitsa is 22 km from Ivasiuka street,10, while Schodnica is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Lviv International Airport, 93 km from the accommodation.
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Private Apartments - Apartments, Truskavets, Ukraine
Лесі Українки 32, Truskavets (Show map)
Situated in Truskavets, Private Apartments features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A patio with garden views is offered in every unit. The apartment offers a sun terrace. Skhidnitsa is 21 km from Private Apartments, while Schodnica is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lviv International, 93 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Hotel Afrodita - Hotels, Truskavets, Ukraine
Sukhovolya Street 25a, Truskavets (Show map)
Located in the city centre of Truskavets, a 15-minute walk from Truskavets Train Station, Hotel Afrodita features a beauty salon, massage services, an on-site restaurant, and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Spa and wellness centre is set a 5-minute walk away. Free private parking is available on site. The modern rooms here provide guests with a refrigerator, an electric kettle, a balcony or a terrace, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with a shower. Other property facilities include a bar, a 24-hour front desk, a beauty shop, daily maid services, room service, and a shuttle service. A number of health resorts are reachable within a 5-minute walk, and Tsentral’nyi Adamivka Park is a 7-minute walk away. Hotel Afrodita is 93 km from Lviv International Airport
Apartments Sonce - Inns, Truskavets, Ukraine
Rychki 1, Truskavets (Show map)
Apartments Sonce is located in Truskavets. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the inn every room is equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries. Skhidnitsa is 23 km from Apartments Sonce, while Schodnica is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Lviv International, 95 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
2 room studio apartment - Apartments, Truskavets, Ukraine
Volodymyra Ivasiuka Street 13/1, Truskavets (Show map)
Situated in Truskavets, 2 room studio apartment features accommodation with a bar, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen. This apartment provides a shared lounge as well as a terrace. This apartment features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath. The apartment offers a children's playground. Both a ski equipment rental service and a bicycle rental service are available at 2 room studio apartment, while hiking and skiing can be enjoyed nearby. Skhidnitsa is 23 km from the accommodation, while Schodnica is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lviv International, 94 km from 2 room studio apartment, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Gerkules - Guest houses, Truskavets, Ukraine
вул Лесі Українки 24 а, Truskavets (Show map)
Located in Truskavets, Gerkules offers a garden, BBQ facilities and terrace. Featuring a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, microwave, a kettle, a bath, a hairdryer and a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and free toiletries. The units include a wardrobe. Bike hire and car hire are available at the guest house and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Skhidnitsa is 21 km from Gerkules, while Schodnica is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Lviv International Airport, 93 km from the accommodation.
Villa Mozart - Hotels, Truskavets, Ukraine
Maidan Kobzaria 13, Truskavets (Show map)
Located in Truskavets, 48 km from Slavske, Villa Mozart boasts a restaurant, bar and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. Each room includes a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Extras include bath robes, slippers and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Skhidnitsa is 13 km from Villa Mozart, while Slavske is 50 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lviv International Airport, 68 km from the property.
Mirotel Resort and Spa - Resorts, Truskavets, Ukraine
Kobzar Square 1, Truskavets (Show map)
Mirotel Hotel is located in the very centre of Truskavets resort, 500 metres from Naftusya Mineral Water Spring. It features free Wi-Fi and Med-Palace Spa and Treatment centre. All the air-conditioned rooms at Mirotel Resort and Spa Hotel include calm modern décor with a flat-screen TV and a balcony. Bathrooms are fitted with slippers, bathrobes and a hairdryer. Ukrainian and Mediterranean cuisine are served in the Mirotel’s 2 restaurants. Cocktails and drinks are offered at the lounge bar. All guests have access to the mineral water spring and are offered 1 doctor's appointment. Relaxation at the hotel is provided by the spa centre with saunas and a solarium. Swimming pools, massage services and doctor's advice services are also available. The T1402 Motorway exit is 2 minutes’ drive away, providing access to Lviv Airport (80 km).
Sweet Apartment - Villas, Truskavets, Ukraine
Danylyshynykh Street 14, Truskavets (Show map)
Featuring a garden, barbecue facilities, and a terrace, Sweet Apartment provides accommodation in Truskavets with free WiFi and mountain views. Providing a balcony and garden views, the villa includes 1 bedroom, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a bidet. Speaking English, Russian and Ukrainian at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings. Skhidnitsa is 22 km from the villa, while Schodnica is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Lviv International Airport, 94 km from Sweet Apartment.
Red Stone - Hotels, Truskavets, Ukraine
Boryslavska 51, Truskavets (Show map)
This Truskavets hotel offers a sauna and a hot tub and a transfer from train and bus stations. Free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk are featured at Red Stone Hotel. The bright hotel rooms offer warm-coloured interiors and classic-style decor. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. A children’s playground and barbecue facilities are available on site. Truskavets Central Park is 1.5 km away, and mineral water springs are 800 metres from the hotel. Kinoteatr Mir bus stop is just 50 metres from Red Stone Hotel. Truskavets Train Station is 2 km away, while Lviv International Airport is 80 km from the hotel.
Villa Marta - Hotels, Truskavets, Ukraine
Bilasa Street 7a, Truskavets (Show map)
This hotel lies in the heart of Truskavets, 200 metres from Bilasa Museum. A sauna, a variety of treatments, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk are featured at Villa Marta. The rooms offer pastel-coloured interiors and classic-style decor. Each room offers a TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. The hotel’s restaurant serves Ukrainian cuisine and offers a summer terrace. Barbecue facilities are also on site. After the meal guests can relax in the garden with a fountain and benches. Bus stop on Boryslavska Street is a 5-minute walk from Villa Marta. Truskavets Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. Lviv International Airport is 80 km from the hotel.
Mariot Medical Center Hotel - Hotels, Truskavets, Ukraine
Roksolany Street 6, Truskavets (Show map)
Featuring free Wi-Fi and medical treatments, this hotel is located in Truskavets, 3 minutes’ drive from Truskavets Train Station. It offers rooms with a fridge. Each room at Mariot Medical Centre Hotel is decorated in a classical style and includes a work desk. Slippers and bathrobes can be found in the bathrooms. Mariot’s elegant restaurant serves Ukrainian and Russian cuisines, while drinks are offered at the bar. A range of spa treatments is available at the spa centre, including a hot tub and a sauna. A massage service is also available on site. A mineral water spring is 200 metres from Mariot Medical Centre Hotel, and Truskavets Bus Station is 3 minutes’ drive away. Lviv Airport is 80.5 km from the hotel.
Malvy hotel - Hotels, Truskavets, Ukraine
Shevchenko str, 33, Truskavets (Show map)
Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Malvy hotel offers accommodation in Truskavets, 48 km from Slavske. Each room includes a TV. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room has a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Skhidnitsa is 13 km from Malvy hotel. The nearest airport is Lviv International Airport, 68 km from the property.
Hotel Premier - Hotels, Truskavets, Ukraine
10А Suhovolya street, Truskavets (Show map)
Boasting a terrace, Hotel Premier is situated in Truskavets. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. The units have a wardrobe. Skhidnitsa is 20 km from the hotel, while Schodnica is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lviv International Airport, 94 km from Hotel Premier.
Apart-Hotel Chale Graal - Hotels, Truskavets, Ukraine
This grand hotel and spa complex is set in pretty gardens, a 10-minute walk from Truskavets city centre. It features an indoor pool, free Wi-Fi and spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs. Apart-Hotel Chale Graal provides a range of air-conditioned rooms and suites. All include a DVD player, a refrigerator and hot drinks facilities. Most also feature a balcony. The Avel Spa provides a range of health treatments. A spa bath, sauna and gym are available, and massages can be booked. Ukrainian and European cuisine is served in Chale Graal’s restaurant. Meals are available for guests with special diets. In warm weather, you can eat on the summer terrace. The Chale Graal Hotel enjoys a peaceful location , just 100 metres from a forest. The T1402 motorway is 1 km away.
Hotel Solomiya - Hotels, Truskavets, Ukraine
Lysenka 15, Truskavets (Show map)
Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The accommodation offers karaoke and a shared lounge. Guests at Hotel Solomiya can enjoy a continental breakfast. The hotel offers a terrace. Guests at Hotel Solomiya will be able to enjoy activities in and around Truskavets, like hiking. Skhidnitsa is 20 km from the accommodation, while Schodnica is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lviv International, 93 km from Hotel Solomiya, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Dvorik Leva - Hotels, Truskavets, Ukraine
Romana Riznyaka Street 2, Truskavets (Show map)
Offering a restaurant, Dvorik Leva is located in Truskavets. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a balcony. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also comes with a hairdryer. Extras include a minibar, and some rooms also include a seating area. Lviv International Airport is 67 km away.
Rixos-Prykarpattya Resort - Health resorts, Truskavets, Ukraine
Gorodyshche Street 8, Truskavets (Show map)
Located within a 12-hectare resort in the centre of Truskavets, this 5-star hotel features a large spa, outdoor and indoor pools, tennis courts and a children's playground. The air-conditioned rooms and suites at the Rixos-Prykarpattya Resort Hotel are decorated in soft cream colours, and come with a balcony. The bathrooms feature bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer and marble wash basins. A large gym and several saunas are available at the Rixos-Prykarpattya Resort. Medical treatments and steam baths can also be booked such as physiotherapy. Guests can choose from a buffet restaurant, a gourmet restaurant and 6 bars. Rixos-Prykarpattya also features a night club , a bowling alley and a billiards lounge. Rixos-Prykarpattya Resort is a great base for discovering the Carpathian Mountains and Truskavets’ famous mineral springs.
Pansionat Bogema - Hotels, Truskavets, Ukraine
Pomiretska 35a, Truskavets (Show map)
Offering an outdoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool and barbecue, Pansionat Bogema is located in Truskavets in the Lviv Region Region, 48 km from Slavske. The hotel has a children's playground and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Private parking is available on site. Rooms are equipped with a TV with satellite channels. Certain units include a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room has a private bathroom. Pansionat Bogema features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. You can play table tennis and billiards at the hotel. Skhidnitsa is 13 km from Pansionat Bogema. The nearest airport is Lviv International Airport, 68 km from the property.
Resthouse - Lodges, Truskavets, Ukraine
вул. Данилишиних 45, Truskavets (Show map)
Set in Truskavets, Resthouse offers accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a barbecue and city views. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. The lodge offers a terrace. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and Resthouse can arrange a bicycle rental service. Skhidnitsa is 22 km from the accommodation, while Schodnica is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Lviv International, 94 km from Resthouse, and the property offers a free shuttle service.
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By The Sport Review staff Friday 13 October 2017, 07:00 UK @thesportreview
Manchester United defender Phil Jones Photo: Phil Jones / Twitter
Gary Pallister believes that Phil Jones has finally rediscovered his best form for Manchester United.
The defender has struggled with a string of injury problems since in recent seasons but has been in top form so far this term.
The 25-year-old has started all seven of Manchester United’s Premier League games so far this season and has been one of the Red Devils’ most consistent players.
Jones will be expecting to feature from the start when the Red Devils return to Premier League action on Saturday lunchtime with a crunch clash against Manchester United at Anfield.
And Pallister has admitted his delight at seeing Jones back in top form for Jose Mourinho’s men.
Speaking to Betsafe, Manchester United legend Pallister said: “There were big question marks over Phil Jones over the last couple of years with injuries and his form and I think he has come back to his critics with his form this year.
“He has been one of our best players at the start of this season, it is terrific to he him recapture his form from when he came to Old Trafford.”
Manchester United head into their clash with Liverpool looking to continue their fine start to the Premier League season.
Jose Mourinho’s men have won six of their opening seven games to leave them second in the Premier League table and level on points with leaders Manchester City.
Mourinho is aiming to become the first Manchester United manager to guide the Red Devils to the Premier League title since their final triumph under Sir Alex Ferguson in the 2012-13 campaign.
Read the betsafe.com interview with Gary Pallister and Dominic Matteo, including why pressure is building on Klopp at Anfield.
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Who are Ben and Stephanie from Married at First Sight and are they together still?
They announced they wanted to stay together at the end of the series, but Ben has since left Stephanie
By David Hughes, Tilly Pearce and Beril Naz Hassan
MARRIED At First Sight stars Ben and Stephanie won over viewers when they got hitched on the popular Channel 4 show.
But the couple, who were matched by science and didn't meet until they got to the altar, failed to make their marriage work despite saying at the end of the series that they wanted to stay together. Here's what happened...
Despite only just meeting, Ben and Stephanie melted hearts with their nuptials, but it was not to last
Ben Jardine shocked fans after splitting with his Married at First Sight wife Stephanie
Who are Ben and Stephanie and what happened on Married At First Sight?
Property millionaire Ben Jardine, 36, and police officer Stephanie, 32, were matched together by the "scientific methods" deployed by Channel 4's Married At First Sight.
While both experienced jitters ahead of their wedding, viewers were soon hooked as the pair appeared to be a match made in heaven.
The eerie coincidences included them singing Foreigner’s "I Want To Know What Love Is" at the top of their lungs at their respective hen and stag dos.
Committed to the idea of going through with the marriage, Ben had even had the wedding date tattooed on him ahead of the ceremony.
When they finally met at the altar, even Ben’s sceptical parents couldn’t deny that there was immediate chemistry between the two.
During the show, Stephanie revealed that she had been engaged a number of times, but refused to say how many fiances she'd had.
Ben had been left heartbroken after his relationship of 12 years broke down when his fiancee ran away to Greece with another man.
The couple immediately clicked and joked that they felt like they had known each other for years
Did they have sex on their honeymoon in Majorca?
Stephanie revealed that the pair did not have sex on their Majorca honeymoon.
However, she described them like "a pair of teenagers" and admitted they spent the day by the pool kissing.
Ben commented:“There's a sexual tension, it's like smashing you in the back of the neck.
"I feel like a naughty school kid… I like it though, I like to be naughty.”
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Are Ben and Stephanie still together?
Ben and Stephanie are set to divorce, just one week after the series came to an end in March 2018.
At the end of the series, the couple revealed they were going to stay together and even exchanged the L word.
But property millionaire Ben later admitted he had since left Steph because he couldn't give her "what she wanted".
Speaking on FuBar radio, he said: "It broke my heart to do what I had to do.
"I couldn’t give someone so lovely and so nice what she wanted.
"She was gutted to be totally honest and she still wanted to try, but it ain't there, kiddo."
As the pair's divorce finalises, Ben is set to go into the Celebrity Big Brother House and even has a baby on the way.
Married At First Sight's Stephanie and Ben decide to stay together
Celebrity Big Brother reveals another star entering the house as Ben Jardine
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Henry IV: Part 1 at Shakespeare’s Globe
Henry IV: Part 1 at Shakespeare’s Globe | Theatre review
Ghazaleh Golpira
Henry IV: Part 1
10th May - 11th October 2019
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Once an ally of King Henry IV (Philip Arditti), the Percys, with Harry “Hotspur” (Michelle Terry) now leading their pack, have assumed the role of rebels. Whilst Hotspur embodies the disciplined persona of a military warrior who is ready for battle, the King’s son, Prince Hal (Sarah Amankwah), is quite the opposite and would much rather be parading around, seeking the company of the lecherous Sir John Falstaff (Helen Schlesinger) instead. Hard work does prevail though, so when Hotspur and Hal challenge each other to an almighty dual, the latter takes it all, paving the way for his future role as successor to the throne.
The first of three plays, Henry IV: Part 1, or simply Hotspur, has surprisingly little to do with the notion of war itself and more to do with the presentation of human emotions in the run up to and in the aftermath of conflict. It illustrates the unscrupulous side of humanity when on the quest to power, as well as the breakdowns that can sometimes occur in relationships when success beckons for one party member and not the other. Interestingly enough, the real-life situation of the actors playing these roles contradicts the ideologies evoked in the play; Henry IV: Part 1 has very much been written as an ensemble piece, one where there are no hierarchies – no role supersedes the other. Nevertheless, the adoption of multiple roles by certain actors does not triumph in all cases as, other than there being changes in costume, the performers occasionally struggle to embody the spirit of the parts they are playing, especially during the battle scenes, where the fights seem more improvised than choreographed, and would have gravely lacked in energy had it not been for the drumming beats of the entourage of musicians supporting them in the background to heighten the tension surrounding the conflict.
In Shakespeare’s day, female parts were played by male actors and this staging of Henry IV: Part 1 sees many of its characters cross-gendering. For some, such as Falstaff, it works as Schlesinger pulls off the masculine flare credibly, effortlessly commanding the audience’s attention with her facetiousness and exuberance. All being said, the production portrays a fair representation of modern-day Britain with all its diverse racial and cultural identity, which one can and should be immensely proud of.
Photo: Tristram Kenton
Henry IV: Part 1 is at Shakespeare’s Globe from 10th May until 11th October 2019. For further information or to book visit the theatre’s website here.
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As Interest Rates Fall, Fixed Annuities Hit Highs And VA Fixed Accounts Rise
By Eric Sondergeld and Daniel Q. BeatriceWhen annuity sales declined in 2001, it was only the second time since 1985 that annual sales dropped from ...
By Staff Writer | April 06, 2003 at 08:00 PM | Originally published on National Underwriter Life & Health Magazine
By Eric Sondergeld and Daniel Q. Beatrice
When annuity sales declined in 2001, it was only the second time since 1985 that annual sales dropped from the preceding year.
In rebounding from the 2001 decline, the industry established a new record with $223.1 billion in total annuity premium volume in 2002, a 20% increase over the $185.3 billion total for 2001. These figures include sales for both fixed annuities and variable annuities.
The following is an assessment of annuity market positions as the industry moves into 2003.
The driving force behind the 2002 increase was fixed annuities. Premiums for stand-alone fixed annuities increased by 40% in 2002, reaching $103.8 billion–a third consecutive record sales year (see Figure 1). Though not a record, VA sales finished up 7% to end the year with $119.3 billion in sales, bolstered by a 40% increase in deposits to VA fixed accounts.
The vast majority of fixed annuity sales went into deferred products (see Figure 2). In 2002, deferred fixed annuities accounted for $93.6 billion, or 90%, of total fixed sales.
Among the different types of deferred fixed annuities, market value adjusted annuities had the largest percent increase, some 77%, in reaching $21.2 billion. The MVA feature allows the insurer to credit a slightly higher interest rate. In exchange, the customer bears some of the interest rate risk.
Equity indexed annuities increased 74% with $11.8 billion in sales during 2002. This reflects the appeal of having at least a minimum fixed return while maintaining the potential long term upside in the equity market.
Book value deferred annuities, with $60.6 billion in premium, actually had the smallest percentage increase of 32%.
Immediate annuities and structured settlements made up the remaining $10.2 billion in 2002 fixed annuity sales. Compared to 2001, immediate annuity sales rose 39% to $5 billion while structured settlement sales fell 13% to $5.2 billion.
VA producers faced the challenge of marketing their products during a third straight bear market year. By utilizing fixed account options within VA products, including dollar cost averaging strategies, and by emphasizing the guarantees these annuities provide, the VA industry was able to increase sales by 7%.
New premium placed directly into VA separate accounts actually declined 7%, but this drop was more than offset by the 40% increase in VA fixed account sales.
VA assets dropped 9% to $827 billion at year-end while fixed annuity assets grew a healthy 12% to $466 billion. Combined, annuity assets dropped 2% to end the year at $1.293 trillion, the third consecutive decline in assets.
Historically, interest rates and the equity markets have displayed an inverse relationship, with interest rates generally rising during market declines and vice versa. The proportion of fixed annuity sales to overall annuity sales has generally risen and fallen along with interest rates (see Figure 3 on page 38).
Beginning in 2000, this relationship changed as both stock prices and interest rates fell. While a drop in VA sales during a decline in stock prices should not be a surprise, fixed annuity sales have skyrocketed during a period of falling interest rates. Why would fixed sales increase while their interest rates (rate of return) decrease?
Market trends explain much of this. The second half of the 1990s saw dramatic increases in the equity markets, which enticed many individuals who previously did not invest in this market to begin to do so. Stock prices peaked in March 2000. Since then, they have posted three consecutive years of decline.
In such an environment, consumers viewed even the increasingly modest rates of return offered by fixed annuities as clearly favorable to the negative performance occurring in the equity markets. Hence, fixed annuities had record sales in each of the last three years.
An inverse relationship between equity markets and fixed annuity sales, as opposed to fixed interest rates, may be the result. If that were to be the case, then an upswing in the equity markets could sharply reduce fixed annuity sales as customers pursue the higher returns in the newly rising equity markets.
Another explanation for the increase in fixed annuity sales reflects changing demographics. Increasingly, buyers have purchased fixed annuities through banks and independent agent channels. A side-by-side comparison between fixed annuities and bank certificates of deposit has shown a more favorable rate for the fixed annuity. Also, an investment with a fixed rate of return is favorable, for suitability reasons, for older clients to whom independent agents, and banks in particular, often sell.
While every distribution channel posted gains in sales last year, banks showed the largest increase, followed by independent agents. These channels have long been the leading channels for fixed annuities. (Stockbrokers remained the largest overall channel, accounting for one-quarter of all annuity premiums in 2002.)
It is this confluence of factors that has enabled fixed annuities to drive overall annuity sales to record heights.
A relatively favorable rate of return along with an aging population with a need to manage their retirement assets have created an environment well suited to fixed annuity sales.
Eric T. Sondergeld, ASA, CFA, MAAA, is corporate vice president and director of the Retirement Research Center at LIMRA International, Windsor, Conn. His e-mail is esondergeld@limra.com. Dan Q. Beatrice, ACS, AIAA, is a LIMRA analyst and his e-mail address is dbeatrice@limra.com.
Reproduced from National Underwriter Edition, April 7, 2003. Copyright 2003 by The National Underwriter Company in the serial publication. All rights reserved. Copyright in this article as an independent work may be held by the author.
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The BENCH Bitesize: Surrey
Guildford School of Acting, Guildford
Saturday, 1 Jun
2Faced Dance Company presents
The BENCH Bitesize
Supported by People Dancing
Now in its fourth year, The BENCH is going on the road…
Are you a female choreographer looking to power-up, progress and make a change? Join 2Faced Dance Company and guests at Guildford School of Acting at the University of Surrey this June for a one-day, bitesize edition of their game-changing programme: The BENCH.
Together we will address issues, make actions and leave with enhanced skills, confidence and knowledge to make the next move.
Set up in direct response to serious concerns about the lack of equality faced by female choreographers within the dance sector, The BENCH Bitesize features an inspirational key-note speaker, invited contributors and sessions from BENCH Alumni talking about their own experiences and careers, and group problem-solving / change-making exercises.
Dr Shantel Ehrenberg / Gender Equality in Dance in Higher Education
Dr Ehrenberg leads a debate about gender equality issues for choreographers and those working for dance degrees in higher education. Dance programmes often attain positive institutional gender equality with staffing, however there still remains questions about the gender equality relationship between training and employment, similar to what is seen in the choreographic realm.
In addition, while the number of dance degree programmes has grown significantly in the last decade, particularly in the USA, UK, and Australia, dance still struggles to be regarded as a serious subject in terms of knowledge in the larger scheme of the university economy. These issues impact on a number of related concerns, such as programme & research esteem and funding, promotion and advancement, and health and well-being.
Louise Katerega / The Art of Access
Information, inspiration and conversation around the importance of making dance performance accessible - both as a route to fresh audiences and as refreshment for the roots of our practice.
In Conversation with Tamsin Fitzgerald, Xie Xin and Alleyne Dance / Internationalism – Opportunities outside of the UK
Three leading choreographers share their knowledge and experience of touring, teaching and securing choreographic commissions outside their home base. Hear vital insights and discussions around cultural mobility whilst working across UK, Europe and Asia. Chaired by Ian Abbott.
Ella Mesma / Dealing with conflict in the dance studio
Looking at the psychology of conflict resolution within a dance context; learn some of the interpersonal skills and mediation techniques needed to manage complex relationships.
Rebecca Evans / Digital Collaborations
How to utilise the skills you have as an embodied practitioner to understand their relevance and worth in digital spaces. We’ll introduce tools and ways to re-evaluate the collaborative process with digital artists/creative technicians and break down barriers if people are feeling intimidated about introducing digital elements in their practice.
The BENCH Bitesize runs from 11am to 5pm at Guildford School of Acting at the University of Surrey on Saturday 1 June and costs £20 to attend*.
*Attendance fee includes a light lunch and refreshments. A small number of dependence bursaries are available upon request. For more information please email [email protected]
Stag Hill Campus
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The BENCH gratefully acknowledges support from: People Dancing and The Elmley Foundation.
Image credit: Hemabharathy Palani
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The first of its kind in the UK, The BENCH was a programme established in 2015 by Artistic Director of 2Faced Dance Company, Tamsin Fitzgerald, in direct response to serious concerns about the lack of equality faced by female choreographers within the dance sector. The BENCH 2018-2021 will feature three key strands that will enable a step-change for artists and the industry: Commissioning National Roadshows Reverse Mentoring Each element has been designed for maximum impact; we want to enable female artists to build momentum and ensure those with programming and commissioning responsibility offer the same opportunities to women as they do to men.
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2018 Fall College Championships Day 2 Recap
Four new champions were crowned on Sunday
Angus Bishop • December 2, 2018 •
MATTHEWS, N.C- Teams entered Sunday with dreams of grandeur. Some were looking to repeat as champions some were looking for a shot at redemption others were looking to create program history. Whatever they were looking for, they all found challenges.
Men's D1AA Fall Championship: Saint Joseph's vs. Bowling Green State:
Saint Joseph's returned to the Fall D1AA Championship game hoping to go one better than they did last year and win it all. Bowling Green State, their opponent, returned to the championship game for the first time since 2016. In wet and slippery conditions, Saint Joseph's dominated the early passages of the game. However, the wet conditions were not conducive to the slick skills the Hawks were attempting to display and chances went begging. The Falcons on the other hand controlled the elements with greater effect, by keeping the ball in the forwards and got on the board first. Unperturbed, the Hawks continued to play inventive rugby and looked to spark opportunities from anywhere on the field. Unfortunately, an untimed pass from Saint Joseph's sailed into the hands of Bowling Green's Ryan Steinmetz and he returned it for a try; giving the Falcons a 14-0 lead as they went into the half.
The opening 10 minutes of the second half saw the hawks camped down in the Falcons 22, but stout defense held up and the Hawks were unable to get any return for their enterprising play. It wasn't until Noah Niumataiwalu intercepted a pass for a try, that the Hawks got on the board and with just over 20 to play it was a seven point game. However, the Falcons scored almost immediately after the Hawks got on the board and the game sat at a 19-7 scoreline. Ill-discipline from the Hawks saw them play the majority of the second half with only fourteen men. With a man down, the Hawks were unable to create any opportunities and the Falcons rode out the lead to the final whistle. Bowling Green winning the Fall D1AA Championship, 19-7.
In their 50th year, @BGSUMensRugby took the Fall D1AA Men’s title and you couldn’t wipe the smile from their faces. pic.twitter.com/KepFz24xJR
— USA Rugby (@USARugby) December 2, 2018
Women's Division I Championship: Air Force vs. Davenport:
In a match that saw the last two champions from the women's D1 Fall competition (Davenport 2017, Air Force 2016) go toe to toe, it was set to be one of the most evenly matched games of the day. However, in the first twenty minutes it was all one-way traffic, with Air Force opening a 16-0 lead over the defending champions. Their lead was built off dominating possession and stretching the Davenport defense wide. They were assisted in their attack by some loose tackling from the Panthers.
With ten minutes left in the first, Air Force was up 23-0. However, in the final moments of the opening stanza the Panthers came storming back. Led by a renewed sense of physicality in defense Davenport crossed for two unconverted tries, to bring their deficit to within two scores. The catalyst on the attacking side of the ball came from scrumhalf Olivia Ortiz.
In the second half, whoever scored first was looking like the favorite to come away with the spoils. Air Force struck twice within five minutes and just as Davenport looked to have found their way back into the contest, Air Force was quick to kick them back out. Heading into the final half an hour, the defending champions had to dig themselves out of a 25-point hole.
Led again by their dynamic scrum half Olivia Ortiz, Davenport pushed back and fought with tenacity to bring it back down to a 13-point deficit, with 15 minutes to play. In the final five minutes the two sides traded scores but Air Force held strong and bagged their second title in three years, thanks to a 40-27 win.
2018 has been quite the year for Air Force Women’s Rugby. They’ve just claimed the Women’s Fall D1 title to go along with the College 7s title they won in May. pic.twitter.com/RlV0zj5skL
Men's Division II National Championship: UW Whitewater vs. North Carolina State:
After qualifying through yesterday's semifinals, it was up to UW Whitewater and North Carolina State to see who would take home the only national championship on offer. Whitewater was looking for their third consecutive title; while North Carolina State was looking for their first in program history. It was slow start to the match and with a quarter of the game gone, it was firmly up in the air, as NC State owned a 7-0.
Against the flow of play Whitewater struck back, after a sublime run from Alec Treuthardt the lead was cut to two. Almost immediately afterwards NC State came back extending their lead back out to 7. UW Whitewater answered right back and drew the game level. As the teams prepared for the half it looked to be squared away. However, a late try to NC State gave them the lead and momentum headlining into the break.
UW Whitewater made some questionable decisions in their 22 during the first half and it cost them, things didn't change in the second. Within the first five minutes of the second half, Jack Kiernan who along with his brother Tom had lead the team all weekend, turned the ball over and got the Wolfpack back on the board. With 35 minutes remaining NC State was up 14.
Feeling the pressure and with time expiring, UWW created some enterprising attack; but errors and forced passes plagued them and a quick turnover, as was becoming the trend, tuned into points for NC State. From there the flood gates opened and NC State in the final 25 minutes scored 26 unanswered points. Securing their first title, via a 57-12 scoreline.
The men from @NCSURFC pulled away after a tight first half to claim the 2018 D2 College National Championship. pic.twitter.com/HWnyl7yTVs
Women's D2 Fall Championship Game:
In a rematch of last year's championship game Vassar College was looking to make amends for letting a large lead slip from their hands against Winona State. Early on it looked as if these two were going to be headed for another instant classic. Both teams thrived off playing a physical game and each team was going to earn every inch. In the first half, there were five lead changes. Winona got on the board first through the boot of captain Emily Becker. Vassar answered shortly after, through establishing their pick and drive style of play. Winona countered Vassar's forward play with dazzling backline efforts, helping them get down the field. As the teams headed to the half it was 13-10 in favor of Winona State.
One of the key factors to Vassar's game plan is to wear their opponents down by keeping the ball in hand and beating them physically and mentally. While Winona was able to keep pace in the first, it became evident early on in the second that they were running out of steam. It only took one minute for Vassar to retake the lead from Winona State. Conceding a try so early on in the second half seemingly took the wind out of Winona's sails and they conceded four tries in ten minutes. Winona to their credit never quit and continued to push Vassar throughout, but Vassar's physicality on both sides was simply too much for Winona to match. Two tries in the final ten minutes blew Vassar's lead out to 50-13.
After a tough loss in last year’s Women’s D2 Fall Championship, @VC_Rugby was determined to make this year different and they did just that. pic.twitter.com/MffKZLv7UZ
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Five writers and four artists from Upper St. Clair School District recently earned recognition in the regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Among the 13 awards were two Gold Key honors including eighth grader Alex LeKachman for his painting titled, "Autumn Trail" and sophomore Lauren Teresi for her photograph, “Into the Woods.”
As Gold Key Award winners, Alex and Lauren have qualified to compete at the national level. National award winners will be announced in March and national Gold Medalists will be honored in June at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Four Upper St. Clair students earned a combined total of seven 2018 Northeast Art Region-at-Large Awards. Honorees include:
Sydney Kirk, Fort Couch Middle School, grade 8
Honorable Mention for "Morning Mist" (Category: Photography)
Honorable Mention for "Pigged Out" (Category: Photography)
Honorable Mention for "Three Little Birds" (Category: Photography)
Alex LeKachman, Fort Couch Middle School, grade 8
Gold Key for "Autumn Trail" (Category: Painting)
Katherine Li, Upper St. Clair High School, grade 9
Honorable Mention for "Curiosities" (Category: Painting)
Lauren Teresi, Upper St. Clair High School, grade 10
Gold Key for "Into the Woods" (Category: Photography)
Silver Key for "The Bean" (Category: Photography)
Click here to view the complete list of regional Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention award recipients of the 2018 Scholastic Art Awards in Northeast Art Region-At-Large.
The following students earned recognition through the 2018 Pittsburgh Regional Scholastic Writing Awards:
Annika Chaves, Upper St. Clair High School, grade 9
Silver Key for “An Unwanted Question” (Category: Poetry)
Sarah Besser, Upper St. Clair High School, grade 10
Honorable Mention for “A Phone Call Never Placed” (Category: Personal Essay/Memoir)
Markella Jahn, Fort Couch Middle School, grade 7
Silver Key for “The Wish” (Category: Short Story)
Himani Karia, Fort Couch Middle School, grade 8
Honorable Mention for “Battle of Ambivalence” (Category: Personal Essay/Memoir)
Julia Roeschenthaler, Fort Couch Middle School, (grade 8)
Honorable Mention for “Time” (Category: Poetry)
Silver Key for “The Significance of Man” (Category: Poetry)
The complete list of Pittsburgh Regional Scholastic Writing Awards 2018 winners is available online. This year’s writing contest drew more than 400 submissions from students in grades 7-12 throughout Allegheny County. Winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at the Frick Fine Arts Center.
Students in grades 7–12 in the U.S. and its territories, as well as American schools abroad, are invited to submit creative and original work in any of the Awards’ 29 art and writing categories, including architecture, painting, flash fiction, poetry, printmaking, and video game design.
All works are evaluated through blind adjudication first on a regional level by more than 100 local affiliates of the Alliance and then nationally by an impressive panel of creative industry experts. At each level of judging, all works are reviewed based on the same criteria that have represented the program since its founding in 1923: originality, technical skill, and emergence of personal vision or voice.
The Upper St. Clair PTC promotes participation in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards through its Arts in USC initiative. The PTC along with the high school and Fort Couch PTSOs generously underwrite the registration cost of 40 student submissions.
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Destiny 2 Adds a New Multiplayer Map for the PC Beta
No word yet on whether The Farm will be playable.
The Destiny 2 beta is finally coming to the PC and Bungie revealed what PC players can expect to play when it drops on August 28.
According to Bungie's weekly update, the PC beta will include several of the same missions and modes found in the console beta such as the Homecoming story mission, Inverted Spire Strike, and the two competitive multiplayer modes, Countdown and Control.
Bungie did announce that the PC beta will have a new map, with Control taking place on Javelin-4 instead of Midtown, which was the Control map on the console. Bungie also included some additional tuning into the PC beta after getting feedback on stuff like power ammo and super abilities. However, Bungie assures players that these changes are subtle, but asks console beta testers playing again on PC to see whether they can catch the small changes.
destiny 2 Inverted Spire Strike
The stakes for the Destiny 2 PC beta are a little higher given that this is the first time the game has appeared on the PC. As such, Bungie has a couple goals for the PC beta including testing how Destiny 2 performs on a new platform and make sure first-time PC players get a good feel for the series.
Weirdly enough, there's no mention about The Farm, Destiny 2's new social space. Perhaps the fact that some players found a way to hide on the Farm for much longer than the allotted beta time had something to do with it?
The Destiny 2 beta first appeared on consoles, first for PlayStation 4 players who pre-ordered the game, before opening up to every console player. A direct follow-up to Bungie's semi-MMOFPS, Destiny 2 has danced with backlash for abandoning the 10-year plan Bungie promised with the first Destiny game.
If you'd like to find out more about the Destiny 2 beta, check out our guide. Then get ready for the PC beta when it goes live from August 28 to 31.
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No matter what, Veep—HBO’s satirical comedy about a fictional female president—was going to draw comparisons to Hillary Clinton’s bid for the Oval Office. As perhaps the most prominent female political figure in U.S. history, Clinton is an inevitable inspiration for the show. But while last night’s episode didn’t specifically put Clinton and her campaign in its satirical crosshairs, it did frankly address the stakes of a potential Hillary Clinton presidency.
When this season kicked off with Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s character, Selina Meyer, out of the vice president role and not only acting as commander-in-chief, but also running for re-election, creator Armando Iannucci knew Clinton and her campaign would be on everyone’s mind. “We weren’t consciously aping Hillary when we wrote Selina. It’s inevitable now I suppose that Hillary is campaigning as Selina is president that there will be comparisons made,” he said on a recent episode of Sirius XM’s Pop Politics. But that’s likely not a coincidence. Iannucci— the canny satirist behind political properties like In the Loop, In the Thick of It, and, oh yes, Clinton: His Struggle with Dirt—said in the same interview that he tries “to make a couple of guesstimates as to where reality might be when the show goes out,” in order to keep his political commentary fresh.
But the hilariously inept and craven Selina only bears a very superficial resemblance to Hillary. (Louis-Dreyfus uses Clinton’s make-up artist and last season’s haircut plot was based on a Hillary incident.) This isn’t exactly John Travolta doing a Bill Clinton impression in Primary Colors. So when Selina’s campaign manager Amy Brookheimer (Anna Chlumsky) let her long-simmering rage boil over at her inept boss, it’s not a condemnation of Hillary the politician in any way. (In fact, Iannucci has said that “talking to people at the State Department, they only had good things to say about [Hillary] as a boss.”) But what Amy said is a piercing reminder that, like it or not, a Hillary Clinton presidency has incredibly high stakes. As she quit the Meyer campaign, Amy said, through gritted teeth:
You have made it impossible to do this job. You have two settings—no decision and bad decision. I wouldn’t let you run a bath without the Coast Guard and the fire department standing by, but yet here you are running America. You are the worst thing that has happened to this country since food in buckets and maybe slavery. I’ve had enough. I’m gone.
You have achieved nothing apart from one thing. The fact that you are a woman means we will have no more women presidents because we tried one and she fucking sucked.
Other than those literally superficial hair and makeup aspects above, Veep has avoided taking on Hillary directly while still touching on other members of the Clinton clan. Selina’s big teleprompter gaffe that opened Season 4 is actually based on a Bill Clinton incident from 1993. And Ianucci asked actress Sarah Sutherland—who plays Selina’s daughter Catherine—to “have a look at footage of Chelsea [Clinton] doing public stuff.” But while Ianucci may claim that vice presidents like Biden, Gore, and Cheney are all inspirations for Selina, there’s no doubt Hillary has always been there in the background. He recently connected the dots between Louis-Dreyfus’s Selina and Kate McKinnon’s portrayal of an eager, campaign-ready Clinton on Saturday Night Live. He referred to it as, “That air of ‘I am going to be the first woman president of the United States. You do know that. Have you forgotten that?’” No one’s forgotten, and with the political landscape still starved for female representation, the stakes on that first female commander-in-chief will, to paraphrase the more eloquent Amy Brookheimer, be sky high.
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Prosthetic ear found on Florida beach
by: Peter Bernard
HOLMES BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) – Here’s a tale of an unusual “lost and found” item.
Somebody turned in a rubber, prosthetic ear and Florida’s Holmes Beach Police Department would like to find its owner.
You’d think somebody who lost an ear would step up and make a claim. So far, that hasn’t happened.
During Saturday’s “World’s Strongest Man” competition on Manatee Beach, somebody found the ear in the sand.
They turned it into the Holmes Beach Police Department, who kept it for a few days, hoping the owner would hear about it and claim it.
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By Peggy Peck
May 23, 2001 -- Most people are familiar with bacteria such as salmonella causing food poisoning -- the painful cramping, diarrhea, and vomiting that follow a meal that was undercooked or improperly stored or handled. But CDC scientists in Atlanta are reporting a far more serious outbreak of salmonella -- one that doesn't come from food, but was passed from person to person and didn't respond to the antibiotic used most often to treat the infection.
The first recorded outbreak of infection with this resistant type of salmonella occurred in nursing homes in Oregon; it is described in the May 24 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. But CDC epidemiologist Frederick J. Angulo, DVM, PhD, tells WebMD that another outbreak has since hit a Florida hospital and nursing home.
What is particularly troubling about these outbreaks is the evidence that infection was spread by patient-to-patient contact, which suggests this type of salmonella is much more infectious than the previously recognized strains.
"Usually it takes a lot of salmonella, a very high dose, to infect someone," says Glenn Morris, MD, chairman of the department of epidemiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. Morris, a nationally recognized expert on salmonella, was not involved in the study.
The fact that such a high dose is usually needed is why "we don't see outbreaks of salmonella in day care centers," says Angulo. But with this specific type of salmonella bacteria, he says, it only takes about 10 of the organisms to infect another person. That means careful hand washing by patients must be ensured and other strenuous infection control measures be implemented and strictly enforced, he says.
This type of salmonella infection hasn't been seen in the U.S. since the 1960s. Before then, it was common for patients in hospitals to pass a variety of bacteria -- including salmonella -- to other patients.
"But then we instituted infection-control measures, and [this type of] infections became rare," Angulo says. "In developing countries, salmonella outbreaks [in hospitals] are still very common."
What's most concerning about this new strain of salmonella is that it is difficult to treat. Almost all salmonella infections are easily treated with antibiotics such as Cipro, but this new strain is the exception.
This super-salmonella strain was brought to the U.S. by a patient who suffered a stroke while traveling in the Philippines in 1995. Angulo says the patient was probably infected during his three-month treatment at the hospital in the Philippines. The patient was then sent to a nursing home in Oregon and while there infected eight other patients. One of those patients was briefly transferred from the nursing home to a hospital, and while hospitalized infected another elderly patient.
The most likely scenario is that both patients were bathed in the same tub, a tub that wasn't adequately cleaned between baths, Angulo says. The patient infected in the hospital was subsequently discharged to a different nursing home, where the infection spread to a roommate.
In all, 11 people, two nursing homes, and two hospitals were involved in an outbreak that continued over a four-year period, says Angulo.
"Salmonella in a nursing home is an absolute disaster," says Morris. Although healthy adults can weather a salmonella infection with a few days of discomfort, among the very young and the very old -- who have poorer immune systems to fight infections -- the bacteria can be a killer because the infection can spread to the blood, causing a life-threatening condition know as bacteremia. The patients in the Oregon outbreak were aged 64 to 90.
And salmonella is a pesky and persistent bacteria that many people excrete in their stool for up to two years after the acute illness is passed, says Morris. This process can be disastrous as the infection continues to be passed to more and more patients.
"You keep repeating this cycle of transmission," he says. "It can be very difficult to break this without draconian measures, such as isolating patients, and no nursing home is going to do that."
Scientists think that in the future, hospitals and nursing homes are likely to see more rather than less of this super salmonella. Hope for warding it off involves following good infection-control measures, including use of antibacterial cleaning solutions that can kill salmonella on surfaces like doorknobs and telephones, along with good old-fashioned -- but often-neglected -- hand washing.
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Colliers Wood Arts Festival 2015
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Event: 21/03/2015 - 05/04/2015
Let's Go Collywood
I always feel more creative in the spring than I do in winter, probably because the light rejuvenate me. I think most people experience the same kind of thing, which is I guess why the Collywood Arts Festival is always held over the months of March and April.
It is a chance for the whole Colliers Wood community to get their creative juices flowing in a sociable environment. Whether you are into art, music, writing, reading, craft, cooking, or just want to spend time with the family, there will be something of interest on hand.
Running between the 21st March - 5th April, There are over fifty events taking place at local venues, most of which are free. The events that you do pay for though, are well worth it. For example, Coming Dancing with MYJO gives you the opportunity to put on your dancing shows while listening to a live performance by the Merton Youth Jazz Orchestra. Tickets can be booked for £8. Alternatively, you can attend a Classical Recital for £5, featuring the Bridgetower Trio. And if you are looking for something for the kids, then the Colour House Theatre will be staging a production of The Jungle Book. Tickets are £10 and £8 children.
Seeing a performance is very enjoyable, but to truly get involved with the festival, what you really want to do is take part. There are tons of workshops and competitions to enter, which are open to all ages. These range from dance lessons, a karate class, learning Indian cookery, writing workshops, and much more.
Last year's theme was 'My Favourite...'
I have entered the festival's annual photo competition; this year's theme is 'connecting', and the winners will be announced on the 21st March during the Pop-Up Gallery at Colliers Wood Community Centre. The hall will be full of local artists displaying and selling their creations, which include paintings, pottery, jewellery, and knitwear.
As well as the stalls, families will also have the opportunity to get a portrait taken by professional photographer, Derek Lomas, share afternoon tea, and meet Captain Cutlass and his Pirate Crew. Come dressed in your best pirate costume to take part in sword fighting, a treasure hunt, walking the plank, magic, and puppetry.
Last year's photo competition winner receives his prize.
Other contests include a short story competition, also with the theme of 'connecting', and a poetry slam, in which you can get up and read your poems to an audience.
Oh, and for those of you who are wondering what's happening with our much 'beloved' Black Tower of Death you might be interested in going to the Mini Film Screening Night , which will be showing a documentary discussing the plans for the Ugliest Building in Britain.
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Bernie Plan to Let All Prisoners Vote Gets Approval from Whopping 15% of Americans
By Malachi Bailey
Published May 1, 2019 at 12:42pm
The vast majority of Americans disagree with Sen. Bernie Sanders’ plan to give all prisoners, including rapists and terrorists, the right to vote.
According to a national poll from Business Insider, only 15% of Americans said that all prisoners should be able to vote in America’s elections regardless of their crime.
That puts the majority of Americans at odds with Sanders, the notoriously far-left socialist seeking the Democratic nomination.
During a CNN town hall on April 27, Sanders shocked everyone with one of his most heinous policy proposals yet.
“Does this mean that you would support enfranchising people like the Boston Marathon bomber, a convicted terrorist and murderer?” a woman in the audience asked the Vermont senator.
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“Do you think that those convicted of sexual assault should have the opportunity to vote for politicians who could have a direct impact on women’s rights?”
Sanders confirmed that he believes prisoners should be able to vote because it’s a “slippery slope” to determine that some people shouldn’t vote simply because they’re convicted felons.
But Americans disagree with Sanders’ reasoning.
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While 20 percent of those polled thought prisoners convicted of non-violent offenses should still be allowed to vote, the vast majority of Americans believe prisoners shouldn’t be able to vote in any capacity.
Democracy is a beautiful thing because law-abiding citizens are able to participate in the policy-making process by electing representatives and other government officials.
But it’s common sense that terrorists shouldn’t be able to elect the people who direct America’s foreign policy, and rapists shouldn’t be able to elect the people who make decisions on women’s rights.
President Donald Trump put it perfectly: “Let terrorists that are in prison vote? I don’t think so.”
President Trump: “Let the Boston Bomber vote — he should be voting? I don’t think so. Let terrorists that are in prison vote? I don’t think so.” pic.twitter.com/R9nneWCSmy
— CSPAN (@cspan) April 26, 2019
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Sanders’ position on felon voting rights is absurd on its face, and it’s good that Americans recognize that. But his supporters have yet to realize that most of his socialist policy proposals are almost as ridiculous.
Sanders and other left-wing politicians are usually able to shroud their bad policy proposals in confusing economic theories.
And Republicans are notoriously bad at explaining economics and other complicated issues to everyday Americans.
But unlike the typical Republican politician, Trump is great at communicating to everyday Americans and exposing the left’s ridiculous policies in a way that is easily understood by Americans.
If Sanders gets the nomination, Trump should easily demolish Sanders on each of his bad policy proposals, including letting terrorists and rapists vote.
Malachi Bailey
Malachi Bailey is a writer from Ohio with a background in history, education and philosophy. He has led multiple conservative groups and is dedicated to the principles of free speech, privacy and peace.
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Suspected DUI driver hits vehicles, home in Dunedin
Posted: May 22, 2019 / 06:21 AM EDT / Updated: May 22, 2019 / 07:06 AM EDT
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by: MICHAEL TARM, Associated Press
Posted: May 31, 2019 / 11:10 PM EDT / Updated: Jun 1, 2019 / 10:26 AM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s top prosecutor again shifted her explanation for why she recused herself from an investigation into Jussie Smollett’s claim that he’d been the target of a hate crime, saying she stepped aside because of false rumors she was related to the “Empire” actor.
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx offered the new public explanation in a statement issued along with the release of 2,000 pages of documents in the case, which also refer to the rumors arising as suspicions grew that Smollett, who is black and gay, staged the attack against himself.
Her statement and the documents, which included internal office communications, illustrate how Foxx and her office at times agonized over whether she should recuse herself at all and over how to explain the decision in March to drop all charges that accused Smollett of lying about the assault and making a false police report. Smollett claimed he was the victim of a racist, anti-gay attack in downtown Chicago in January.
Foxx said in her Friday statement: “False rumors circulated that I was related or somehow connected to the Smollett family, so I removed myself from all aspects of the investigation and prosecution … so as to avoid even the perception of a conflict.”
But previous explanations suggested that she recused herself in February because of communications with a Smollett family member as the investigation of the reported attack was ongoing.
Foxx communicated in early February with former first lady Michelle Obama’s former chief of staff Tina Tchen, who was representing Smollett’s family, and with a member of Smollett’s family about the investigation. She recused herself on Feb. 13, and her office cited the communications with the Smollett relative, whom Tchen had encouraged Foxx to call, as the reason for the decision.
The new documents portrayed her as torn about whether to recuse herself at all.
In texts with her chief of staff, Jennifer Ballard Croft, Foxx said she was unhappy about having to step away from the investigation — even calling the false rumors “racist.”
An ethics officer, she said, “told me I had to do it.” She continued: “There were rumors she claims that I was related to or closely connected to the Smolletts. I told her that wasn’t true. She said it was pervasive (in the Chicago Police Department) and that I should recuse. I thought it was dumb but acquiesced. It’s actually just racist.”
Previously released communications also show how Foxx inserted herself in the case even though she had publicly vowed to stay out of the decision-making.
Parts of the Friday releases, not attributed directly to Foxx but to her office, say the new materials being released “reveals that the State’s Attorney was advised to “recuse” herself … solely based upon rumors that she was related to Smollett — which she is not.”
It also suggests miscommunication, saying that attorneys within the office advised against using the word “recusal” in what Foxx was doing — because they saw no actual conflict of interest.
“Those communications were not escalated to the State’s Attorney herself,” she said.
Smollett faced 16 felony counts related to making a false report that he was assaulted by two men early on Jan. 29. Investigators said he made the false report because he was unhappy with his pay on “Empire” and believed such an incident would give his career a boost. Foxx’s office dropped the charges on March 26 without any admission of guilt by Smollett, prompting a hail of criticism, including from then Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson.
Foxx’s office released the hundreds of police reports, warrants, internal emails and texts — that media organization had requested for months — as offices closed for the weekend Friday evening. A judge had approved release of the files last week.
Among the documents were letters to Foxx from supporters of Smollett in February, urging her office to rethink the charges.
One letter was from New York attorney Brian Ponder, who wrote “#NotJustJussie” in the subject line.
He wrote in his letter, dated Feb. 21, 2019, that he understood the gravity of a false-report accusation, but added that, “We trust such charges are not only pursued due to social, political, or racial bias.” He said: “We trust your office will review, investigate, and charge all false reporters, and not just Jussie. America is watching.”
The recusal issue has continued to dog the state’s attorney’s office.
In late March — after questions were raised about the dropping of charges — Foxx and her aides sought to recast her role, with one statement saying Foxx “used the term ‘recuse'” in the “colloquial use of the term.” They said the correct description was that she had “informally separated herself from the decision-making” in the case.
As documents released earlier illustrated, Foxx nevertheless weighed in at critical points as her staff decided whether to proceed with the prosecution, which began when Smollett was charged on Feb. 20. Her input included a March 8 text to First Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Magats, who became the final decision-maker in the Smollett case after Foxx purportedly stepped away.
Foxx texted: “Sooo …… I’m recused, but when people accuse us of overcharging cases … 16 counts on a class 4 becomes exhibit A.”
Magats responded to his boss, saying: “Yes. I can see where that can be seen as excessive.”
In her direct Friday statement, Foxx called the Smollett case “unique.”
“Allegations of a vicious homophobic and racially motivated attack shook our city and the nation with understandable anger and fear,” she said. And she added: “I did not have a conflict of interest in this case; only a sincere desire to serve the community.”
But she also conceded that the matter, especially on the recusal issue, wasn’t handled as well as it could have been.
“I regret that my attempts to this end created confusion outside the office,” she said. She added later: “I am sorry that despite the best intentions, our efforts were less than what was required of the moment,” she said.
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Nissan’s electric future has a new face: Margot Robbie
By Anna Kantilaftas, 23 Feb 2017 Car News
Nissan has teamed up with Margot Robbie to promote electric vehicles and showcase the Nissan BladeGlider, which will be revealed at Geneva Motor Show.
WHEN you put Margot Robbie into an all-electric sports car that can do 0-100km/h in under five seconds at Monaco under the blanket of night, you have our attention.
Nissan has appointed the Suicide Squad actor as ambassador of its electric vehicles, revealing the news with a short film of the Japanese carmaker’s all-electric Nissan BladeGlider 190km/h prototype racing around the Monaco circuit.
The adventurously-designed BladeGlider is a three-seat, 200kW performance car which can reportedly hit 100km/h in less than five seconds.
The appointment seems to fit well with the Australian-born actor’s environmental causes. In 2012, she announced via Twitter that she had signed as a member of Greenpeace and is an advocate for sustainability.
“More people are choosing to go electric, leading the way to a more sustainable future and the Nissan BladeGlider hints at the future of smarter performance cars,” said Robbie, who also stared in Martin Scorsese’s Wolf of Wall Street next to fellow enviro-activist Leonardo DiCaprio.
The all-electric Nissan Leaf also falls under the carmaker’s stable. The “world’s best-selling electric vehicle” has lost its spark in recent years, recording just seven sales in Australia last year, though a new-generation model is expected to hit our shores in 2018.
“It is more important than ever that we showcase all of the benefits of driving an electric car – from energy efficiency, to sustainability, from handling to performance,” said Nissan Europe’s director of Electric Vehicles, Gareth Dunsmore.
“Having Margot on board will support us in spreading news of the personal and society benefits of electric vehicles to more people than ever before.”
The BladeGlider, which was developed from a concept revealed in 2013, is a precursor to what’s to come in the future of EVs. It will to be on display next month at the Geneva Motor Show.
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Hounsfield's units
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Just to mention some brief history, the first CT-images was produced in 1971 in Atkinson Morley’s Hospital in London. Sir Godfrey Hounsfield was awarded with the Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine with Allan McLeod Cormack in 1979 for their work with CT scans.
1 What is the Hounsfield unit
2 On the voxel
3 Practical use of Hounsfield units
4.1 Related articles
4.2 External links
What is the Hounsfield unit[✎ edit | edit source]
The name of this unit is in honor of Sir Godfrey Hounsfield (1919-2004) – one of the pioneers of the computerized tomography (CT). CT-imaging has revolutionized medical imaging and made it possible to diagnose malignant disease in the brain and in the abdomen – regions where ordinary X-ray imaging has been of little use. It is important to realize that Hounsfield units are not based on SI-units or derived from such. The Hounsfield unit is a way to characterize radiation attenuation in different tissues and thus making it easier to define what a given finding may represent. It measures radiodensity and is a quantitative scale.
Man is based on water and surrounded by air. This has been the background for creating the linear Hounsfield scale where water (at STP) represents a value of 0 and air represents a value of -1000. The complete formula is given as:
HU = 1000x ((μX - μwater) / μwater)
Typical values for different elements and tissues range from -1000 to more than +1000, air versus bone. Of importance is that fat is -100, muscle and blood around +40. This makes it possible to evaluate things that do not have a specific structure – a rounded tumor could be made of fat or not – benign or malignant. Fluid filled spaces, for example cysts, could contain something close to water or have an attenuation corresponding to blood – of course of great importance to the physician.
Air -1000
Lung -700
Fat -84
CSF 15
Blood +30 to +45
Muscle +40
Soft Tissue +100 to +300
Cancellous Bone +700
Dense Bone +3000
On the voxel[✎ edit | edit source]
When recreating the data from a computerized tomography you will have a large number of data for “each cell” in the 3D-image of the patient. If you look at a computer screen “everybody” knows that there are a large number of square cells that make up the picture we see. In the CT-image the rotating camera creates 3D-data and the corresponding unit will be a volume pixel; a voxel.
Practical use of Hounsfield units[✎ edit | edit source]
First of all it is of everyday use to characterize what you see in a CT-image – “water”, air and blood are good examples of this. This is probably the intended use when Hounsfield created the unit and its scale. However there are more sophisticated ways to use the Hounsfield units. If you search PubMed on “Hounsfield units” you will get 1305 hits. Many of these are on the technical aspects of CT-imaging but a fair number of articles give information on the use of Hounsfield units in medicine. One brief example would be on the use of targeted receptor-inhibitors in renal carcinoma where you could “see” that the loss in attenuation in tumors corresponded to clinical effects of given therapy1. ___________________________________________________
1The loss of radiographic enhancement in primary renal cell carcinoma tumors following multitargeted receptor tyrosine kinase therapy is an additional indicator of response. Cowey CL, Fielding JR, Rathmell WK. Urology. 2010 May; 75(5): 1108-13.e1. Epub 2009 Nov 20.
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http://www.wikiradiography.com/page/Hounsfield++unit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godfrey_Hounsfield
http://www.radiol.uu.se/utbildning/rtgsjuksk/Rtgteknologi/Rtg-teknologi-12.pdf
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=hounsfield%20units
Vítek František: Lectures on biophysics with medical orientation, Charles University in Prague, The Karolinum Press, 2001
http://www.impactscan.org/CThistory.htm
Cowey CL, Fielding JR, Rathmell WK. Urology. 2010 May; 75(5): 1108-13.e1. Epub 2009 Nov 20.
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Adam Hoets On His Latest Project, The Enchanted Forest Chandelier
Thu 29th Jun, 2017
Who is the client for this custom chandelier project?
A private residence outside London through an ex-South African interior design firm called Rene Dekker Interiors.
Rene Dekker Interiors was the specifier on this project – had you worked with this design studio before? How was the connection made?
It’s a new client who was introduced through our UK agent, Cameron Peters Fine Lighting.
What was the brief from the client?
At first they gave us a fairly loose brief with free reign to develop the design concept. They supplied us with some conceptual mood boards and an organic conceptual drawing of two massive ceiling mounted installations in a large, open-plan dining and lounge room. The larger of the two installations was to be positioned above the lounge zone and the smaller above the dining room table.
What was the concept behind the design and what inspired it?
They were interested in a number of concepts including our Mandala chandelier design and we went through a number of ideas but eventually the client saw our Faraway Tree design and fell in love with it, so the project went in that direction. The concept evolved from Faraway Tree into a full scale “enchanted forest” of architectural proportions that one would literally be immersed within. The design then evolved into a series of spiralling and interwoven tree branches suspended at multiple levels like a gnarled and knotted enchanted forest.
How long did it take to produce this custom chandelier?
This project was started way back in 2014 and was supposed to have been completed within one year. However the project was delayed a number of times from the client’s side and the completion date was pushed back by years! This was actually quite fortunate because we had another massive project which coincided with this, which was the four Mandalas for Crown Perth, each weighing 3-tonnes, which at one stage would have had to have been completed at the same time… That was a year ago!
What materials were used?
All willowlamps are made from the same set of materials and design methodology including ball chain, laser-cut stainless steel frame and our patented notch solution which allows such versatility. There are a number of customisations, however, and special, concealed LED lighting systems, which are independently programmed to adjust and control the lighting.
The middle tree branch of this custom chandelier weighs about 500kg
What were some of the biggest challenges you faced on this project?
The sheer size of it, particularly the main tree which covers an area of 6m x 3m. This meant that the work had to be split up into separate modular elements that will need to be pieced together on site. And each layer of branches is lifted independently and attached to the tree branches. The middle tree branch weighs about 500kg and has to be bolted together on the ground and then hoisted into position via a series of pulleys.
Another major headache was the lighting system. The client didn’t want to see any light source other than the LED edge lights wrapping around the branch. They didn’t want to see any individual bright bulbs. We had to find a special G4 LED lamp that was flush mounted with the top of the tree branch that would illuminate the upper canopies but remain invisible to the eye.
The fixing solution was also a challenge. We had to find a way to mount the upper tree branch to precise fixing points under a suspended ceiling and anchor it to the main structure above. We worked in collaboration with the architects and engineers to develop the solution to this.
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Art and Music Events in Manila this November 2017
Looking for fun things to see and do while in Manila this month? From a one-night affair with a music legend, a community block party, to art exhibitions, we’ve rounded up a list of happenings around the metro that will truly bring out the creative in you and give you an absolutely great time in Manila:
Komura: Book Fair and Busking Session
An intimate gathering of independent bookstores, specialty brands, and art shops, this one-day book fair Komura is a collaboration between Warehouse Eight and Kwago Bookstore aims to provide a venue for an exchange of curiosities; for artists to tell their stories in their most raw, natural, and free-flowing forms; and for everyone to participate in this creative process. There will also be reading lounges and music nooks for those who just want to soak in the vibe and transport themselves to other worlds through literature while enjoying a cup of coffee.
Nov 18, 2017 | Warehouse Eight, La Fuerza Compound, Makati
Art Battle
Happening in 50 cities around the world, Art Battle is a live competitive painting where painters have 20 minutes to create their best work using acrylic paint, brushes, palette knives, and non-mechanical implements. While the artists are creating, the audience can go around and closely watch the process and at as the allotted time ends, they can vote for their favorite winning painting.
Nov 18, 2017 | Pineapple Lab, 6071 Palma Street, Makati, 1210 Metro Manila | artbattle.com
Escolta Block Party
This historic street, at the heart of what many call “Old Manila,” is known for its neoclassical buildings and historical architecture built by national artists that have truly stood the test of time. And every quarter, a group of artists, historians, and local business owners have joined together to hold the Escolta Block Party — a whole day and night when the entire street is closed and is filled up with shopping bazaars and art exhibits, the best of local and international music is celebrated, and dancing to diversity, community, and history is all that matters.
Nov. 25, 2017 | Escolta Street, Binondo, Manila | www.escoltablock.com
Irie Sunday 7th Anniversary Feat. Sister Nancy Live
It’s getting real! The legend Sister Nancy herself is set to bring the house down as she makes a special appearance at the Irie Sunday’s 7th Anniversary. The legendary singer from Jamaica is the one behind one of reggae’s most iconic songs “Bam Bam” which has been sampled by many artists over the years. Irie Sunday is the metro’s go-to place every Sunday night as it transforms a warehouse-turned-art-space in Makati, The Collective, into an underground party. Other acts performing during its 7th Anniversary party are Norris King, Lady I, Kulture Krub, and DJ Kunta with a live painting session by Wok22 from Japan.
Nov. 26, 2017 | B-Side, The Collective, 7274 Malugay St., San Antonio Village, Makati
Bright Lights and Dazzling Sights: Where to go for Christmas lights shows in Manila
Ugnayan sa Poblacion: Celebrating the Power of Art in Community Development
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Route 30 repair work delayed to Friday
Repair work scheduled for Thursday has been postponed until Friday.
Route 30 repair work delayed to Friday Repair work scheduled for Thursday has been postponed until Friday. Check out this story on yorkdispatch.com: https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/2017/10/19/route-30-repair-work-delayed-friday/780272001/
Christopher Dornblaser, 505-5436/@YDDornblaser Published 12:44 p.m. ET Oct. 19, 2017 | Updated 3:40 p.m. ET Oct. 19, 2017
PennDOT(Photo: Submitted)
The repair work initially scheduled for Route 30 on Thursday, Oct. 19, will now take place Friday, Oct. 20.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said Thursday that the repair work scheduled for Route 30 westbound between Kenneth Road and the exit for Route 74, in West Manchester Township, has been postponed until Friday.
The repairs, which will close the center and right lanes, will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
“We have a recurring problem there with a dip in the roadway,” PennDOT spokesman Mike Crochunis said.
The work was postponed because there was a breakdown at the blacktop plant, which is where the crews get the materials for the job, PennDOT said.
A portion of the exit for Route 74 also will be restricted, according to PennDOT.
— Reach Christopher Dornblaser at cdornblaser@yorkdispatch.com or on Twitter at @YDDornblaser.
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PIP breast implants
PIP breast implants were withdrawn from the UK in 2010 after it was found they had been fraudulently manufactured with unapproved silicone gel, and were far more prone to splitting (rupturing) than other breast implants.
Research hasn't found any evidence to suggest that PIP implants pose a serious health risk, but they can cause unpleasant symptoms if they rupture, and you may be anxious about leaving them in.
If you have PIP implants, you should discuss with a surgeon whether they should be taken out. The implants don't necessarily need to be removed, but they should be taken out if they rupture or you're worried about this happening.
What are PIP implants?
Risks of PIP implants
How to find out if you have PIP implants
What to do if you have PIP implants
Removing and replacing PIP implants
PIP implants are silicone breast implants containing unapproved silicone gel. They were manufactured in France by a company called Poly Implant Prostheses (PIP).
The concerns relate to all breast implants manufactured by PIP.
It's estimated that around 47,000 British women had PIP implants fitted, most of whom are still living with them.
The vast majority of PIP implants were fitted in private clinics, but a small number were done on the NHS, mostly for breast reconstruction after breast cancer .
PIP implants are two to six times more likely to rupture than standard silicone implants.
This doesn't pose a serious risk to your health, but it can cause some unpleasant symptoms.
See your GP if you have signs of a rupture, such as:
lumpiness or swelling in and around the breast
a change in the shape of the breast
pain and tenderness
a burning sensation
enlarged lymph nodes in the armpit
Ruptured PIP implants have no proven long-term health effects. British and European researchers have so far not found any evidence to suggest that the ingredients in the implants can cause cancer or are toxic.
See the British expert review group's final report (PDF, 163kb) and the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) report (PDF, 963kb) for more information.
You may have been given details about your breast implants when they were fitted. This will often include information about the manufacturer of your implants.
If you don't have these details, you can ask for them from the clinic or hospital where the implants were fitted. The medical notes kept by your doctor may also include this information.
Most women who had PIP implants fitted on the NHS should already have received a letter telling them about it and advising them what to do.
You should get medical advice if you have PIP implants.
If the implants were fitted on the NHS, your doctor can arrange for you to see an NHS specialist.
If they were fitted privately, contact the clinic.
If they were fitted privately and the clinic is unable or unwilling to help, speak to your doctor about seeing an NHS specialist.
You should have an ultrasound scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan to check whether your implants have ruptured. A ruptured implant should be removed as soon as possible.
If there are no signs of a rupture, talk to your surgeon about the benefits and risks of taking the implants out or leaving them in.
If you're concerned about leaving them in, removing them will usually be recommended.
If you decide to keep them in, you should look out for signs of a rupture and have a yearly check-up with your doctor to make sure the implants are still intact.
Some private clinics have agreed to remove and replace PIP breast implants free of charge, while others charge a fee. The following clinics have said they will replace PIP implants for free if medically necessary:
BMI Healthcare
HCA International
Highgate Hospital
Make Yourself Amazing/MYA Cosmetic Surgery
Nuffield Health
Ramsay Health Care
Spire Healthcare
If the clinic where you had your implants fitted won't help you because it has closed or is unwilling to do so, you can have your implants removed free of charge on the NHS.
However, the NHS in England won't provide replacement implants if your original implants were fitted privately, except in a very small number of cases where they were fitted for medical, rather than cosmetic, reasons.
If you had PIP breast implants originally fitted on the NHS, you can have them removed and replaced by the NHS at no cost.
The operation to remove and replace PIP implants is done wherever possible through the original surgical cuts.
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1.) Genesis (NKJV)/
1. Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar.
2. So Sarai said to Abram, "See now, the Lord has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her." And Abram heeded the voice of Sarai.
3. Then Sarai, Abram's wife, took Hagar her maid, the Egyptian, and gave her to her husband Abram to be his wife, after Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan.
4. So he went in to Hagar, and she conceived. And when she saw that she had conceived, her mistress became despised in her eyes.
5. Then Sarai said to Abram, "My wrong be upon you! I gave my maid into your embrace; and when she saw that she had conceived, I became despised in her eyes. The Lord judge between you and me."
6. So Abram said to Sarai, "Indeed your maid is in your hand; do to her as you please." And when Sarai dealt harshly with her, she fled from her presence.
7. Now the Angel of the Lord found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, by the spring on the way to Shur.
8. And He said, "Hagar, Sarai's maid, where have you come from, and where are you going?" She said, "I am fleeing from the presence of my mistress Sarai."
9. The Angel of the Lord said to her, "Return to your mistress, and submit yourself under her hand."
10. Then the Angel of the Lord said to her, "I will multiply your descendants exceedingly, so that they shall not be counted for multitude."
11. And the Angel of the Lord said to her "Behold, you are with child, And you shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, Because the Lord has heard your affliction.
12. He shall be a wild man; His hand shall be against every man, And every man's hand against him. And he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren."
13. Then she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, You-Are-the-God-Who-Sees; for she said, "Have I also here seen Him who sees me?"
14. Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai Roi; observe, it is between Kadesh and Bered.
15. So Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram named his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael.
16. Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram.
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24.) Jeremiah (KJV)/
Jeremiah Chapter 40
1. The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, after that Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had let him go from Ramah, when he had taken him being bound in chains among all that were carried away captive of Jerusalem and Judah, which were carried away captive unto Babylon.
2. And the captain of the guard took Jeremiah, and said unto him, The Lord thy God hath pronounced this evil upon this place.
3. Now the Lord hath brought it, and done according as he hath said: because ye have sinned against the Lord, and have not obeyed his voice, therefore this thing is come upon you.
4. And now, behold, I loose thee this day from the chains which were upon thine hand. If it seem good unto thee to come with me into Babylon, come; and I will look well unto thee: but if it seem ill unto thee to come with me into Babylon, forbear: behold, all the land is before thee: whither it seemeth good and convenient for thee to go, thither go.
5. Now while he was not yet gone back, he said, Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go wheresoever it seemeth convenient unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go.
6. Then went Jeremiah unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and dwelt with him among the people that were left in the land.
7. Now when all the captains of the forces which were in the fields, even they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam governor in the land, and had committed unto him men, and women, and children, and of the poor of the land, of them that were not carried away captive to Babylon;
8. Then they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth, and the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and their men.
9. And Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan sware unto them and to their men, saying, Fear not to serve the Chaldeans: dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.
10. As for me, behold, I will dwell at Mizpah, to serve the Chaldeans, which will come unto us: but ye, gather ye wine, and summer fruits, and oil, and put them in your vessels, and dwell in your cities that ye have taken.
11. Likewise when all the Jews that were in Moab, and among the Ammonites, and in Edom, and that were in all the countries, heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant of Judah, and that he had set over them Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan;
12. Even all the Jews returned out of all places whither they were driven, and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, unto Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruits very much.
13. Moreover Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were in the fields, came to Gedaliah to Mizpah,
14. And said unto him, Dost thou certainly know that Baalis the king of the Ammonites hath sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to slay thee? But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam believed them not.
15. Then Johanan the son of Kareah spake to Gedaliah in Mizpah secretly saying, Let me go, I pray thee, and I will slay Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and no man shall know it: wherefore should he slay thee, that all the Jews which are gathered unto thee should be scattered, and the remnant in Judah perish?
16. But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam said unto Johanan the son of Kareah, Thou shalt not do this thing: for thou speakest falsely of Ishmael.
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Turkey & Turkey Hunting
TURKeY & TURKEY HUNTING PRACTICAL & COMPLETE INFORMATION FOR WILD TURKEY HUNTERS
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the true conservationists
There seems to be considerable ambiguity when defining the terms environmentalist and conservationist — and who best represents these core ideals. Too many people further confuse the issue when it comes to the philosophy of the wise use of renewable natural resources as opposed to the non-use of those resources. This is all too often evident when the general media addresses environmental issues in terms of preservation, and give lip service to those individuals or groups with anti-hunting agendas claiming to be conservationists. But who are the real conservationists, the true environmentalists? To me the answer is simple: it’s the hunters who have historically put the resource first when it comes to managing our nation’s wildlife and lands they inhabit. It’s those forward thinking individuals who helped develop the modern day…
ohio turkey restoration is paying huge dividends
It might seem hard to believe, but wild turkeys were extirpated in Ohio by 1904. No turkeys and no seasons? That’s how it was in one of the nation’s most hunting-crazy states until Ohio Department of Natural Resources officials began a restoration program in the late 1950s. From there, the first modern-day season was opened in 1966. Hunters checked in 12 turkeys in the nine counties where a season was held. Just 34 years ago, in 1984, the season total was 1,000 birds. Those numbers might sound small compared to other states, but for Ohio’s management strategy they were big. Flash to 2000 for the first statewide season and the efforts became more clear: More than 20,000 birds were checked in. Since then, the ODNR’s efforts have paid off handsomely with fairly…
EASY TIPS FOR CLEANING A TURKEY Try these tips from Mossy Oak Game- Keepers the next time you clean a gobbler to make things easier: Step 1: Removing the beard — If you want to save the beard you will need to remove it first. The beard can be pulled away from the breast or carefully cut away. Remove any excess tissue. Steps 2: Removing the spurs — To remove the spurs simply apply pressure to the turkey knee joint until it pops loose. After the joint pops loose, you should be able to easily separate the skin with a sharp knife. Step 3: Removing the fan — Remove the fan by holding on to the base of the tail and cutting just below the lump of meat that holds the fan feathers together. Step…
a game of clues
“It’s important to note, however, that no single type of sign is any more revealing than any other — all signs contains useful information.” Reading turkey books, photographing wild turkeys, practicing calling techniques and recording turkey calls are all good ways to study turkeys during the off season, but the very best way is to scout your hunting territory and master how to read turkey sign in the field. There is abundant field sign everywhere turkeys roam. For example, a turkey makes about 10,000 tracks per day and leaves 30 or more droppings. Each bird sheds dozens of feathers every day from early summer through fall and makes several dusting pits to wallow in almost every day. Gobblers and hens might scratch over 200 square feet of forest litter in a day.…
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Turkey hunting, at its core, is a contest between two opponents. But unlike tennis, say, or collegiate wrestling, it has no set time frame or format. Nope, no regimentation, rules or guidelines here. Instead, turkey hunting is an interwoven, unpredictable mess, a spaghetti plate of infinite and ever-changing variables. It’s a game played on a field of unknown dimension, against an opponent that doesn’t want to participate in the game and wouldn’t abide by the rules even if there were any. Which, as mentioned, there are not. Alone and of itself, that’s already enough to give a turkey hunter a lifetime supply of angst. Throw in the fact that a turkey may act — or react — very differently on successive days to a seemingly identical set of circumstances, and the…
It was well before daylight on opening morning, and we were sitting in Teddy Rainey’s pickup on a dirt back road that winds through Holly Springs National Forest in northcentral Mississippi. Rainey wanted to be here plenty early, ahead of anyone with similar plans of hunting this public-access area along a road he’d scouted in the days leading up to this highly anticipated hunt. One morning he heard seven gobblers sounding off from one point not far ahead of where we were parked. Rainey stepped away from the pickup, cupped his hands to his mouth and emitted realistic, reverberating owl hoots, hoping to startle a gobble out of a roosting tom. Hearing no response, we eased into the pickup and cruised a quarter-mile or so down the road and pulled over…
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Guatemala seen as ill-prepared to absorb US-bound refugees
by: SONIA PÉREZ D., Associated Press
FILE – In this Jan. 10, 2019 file photo, Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales talks with Canada’s ambassador Rita Marija Rudaitis-Renaud during a welcome ceremony for ambassadors in Guatemala City. A potential agreement with Washington to turn Guatemala into a “safe third country” for asylum seekers has the Guatemalan opposition up in arms and experts scratching their heads. President Morales is set to meet Monday, July 15, in Washington with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, and officials there have said “safe third country” is on the table, though not a done deal. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — A potential agreement with Washington to turn Guatemala into a “safe third country” for asylum seekers has the Guatemalan opposition up in arms and experts scratching their heads.
President Jimmy Morales is set to meet Monday in Washington with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, and officials there have said “safe third country” is on the table, though not a done deal.
It would mean Salvadorans, Hondurans and people from elsewhere who cross into Guatemala would have to apply for asylum there instead of doing so at the U.S. border — potentially significantly easing the crush that the United States is dealing with, and handing Trump a concession he could tout as a win.
But as both a source nation for migrants and asylum seekers trying to get to the United States and a transit country for people from other countries, it is in poor position to provide safety and economic opportunity to others when tens of thousands of its own citizens have fled just this year.
“Guatemala does not have the conditions to guarantee security for foreigners who are fleeing violence, as signaled under international statutes on refugees,” said Ursula Roldan of the Rafael Landivar University. “We cannot offer conditions of health, a dignified life or education even to our own people, let alone those who come from elsewhere.”
According to the World Bank, Guatemala has the largest economy in Central America but is among the worst in Latin America on indicators of inequality and poverty — particularly in rural areas and among indigenous communities. Sixty percent of Guatemalans are poor, the Bank says, while maternal and infant mortality rates are among the highest in the region.
And according to the Central American Institute of Fiscal Studies, nearly 900,000 people suffer from malnutrition in the country.
If forced to seek refuge in Guatemala, migrants and asylum seekers from elsewhere would find themselves facing those same troubling realities and lack of infrastructure to house, feed and educate them.
“Their final destination is not Guatemala. The destiny and dream of all of them is the United States,” opposition lawmaker Paul Briere said. “What can Guatemala offer them that’s different from what there is in El Salvador and Honduras? Absolutely nothing — we are in a precarious state just like them.”
Washington has also wanted Mexico to become a “safe third country,” something it has resisted. However it has allowed an expansion of a program under which thousands of asylum seekers are returned from the United States to Mexico to await resolution of their claims, including in dangerous border cities where gangs and cartels have a strong presence.
Guatemalan presidential spokesman Alfredo Brito said there is no intention for Morales to sign a “safe third country” agreement on Monday, and that the order of the day would be high-level talks on migration, security and economic matters.
But there’s been so much talk about a possible agreement that this week multiple court filings sought injunctions against Morales and his officials signing off on such a deal. The Constitutional Court has not yet ruled.
Suspicions have swirled, meanwhile, about what Morales’ intentions may be.
Activist Eleonora Muralles said Morales may be interested in currying favor with Washington and seeking support as he faces various investigations and complaints against him in Guatemala. He’s currently shielded from such legal issues as sitting president, but that protection stands to go away when he leaves office in January.
“It doesn’t make sense that less than seven months (before he steps down) he would be doing this negotiation with the United States,” Muralles said. “It’s not his business anymore. What he wants is to protect himself from various crimes he has been implicated in.”
Investigators and prosecutors have sought several times to have Morales’ immunity of office lifted, but congress has not authorized it. He denies wrongdoing.
Brito said Morales is not looking for any sort of protection from Washington but intends to discuss cooperation.
Roldan noted that Guatemala already struggles to support its own citizens when they are deported from the United States, even as the Trump administration has announced deportation raids to begin Sunday.
According to Guatemala’s immigration institute, the U.S. has deported nearly 30,000 Guatemalans since January.
“Guatemala must (help) the deportees,” Roldan said. “We have our own problems.”
In neighboring El Salvador, Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco said this week that the possibility of a “safe third country” in Guatemala is out of their control.
“We are lobbying and doing everything we can to try to protect our people from this situation,” Hill said.
Associated Press writer Marcos Alemán contributed from San Salvador, El Salvador.
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Johnson City officials ‘very excited’ about incoming Publix
by: News Channel 11 Staff
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)- Publix officials tell News Channel 11 plans are still in place to bring a store to Johnson City.
This comes more than two years after the grocery store chain first announced it would be coming to the northwest corner at Market Street and State of Franklin Road in the old Food City store in April 2017.
PREVIOUS STORY: Publix grocery store coming to Johnson City’s old Food City building
Since then, very little has been said about the store’s progress, and future.
News Channel 11 also requested the planning documents for Publix’s site design.
Even though the plans date back to 2017, we’re told they are still active and valid.
Late last year, we did report a new extension road was approved by Johnson City leaders near the area of the proposed Publix, but city leader said that was not specifically tied to this project.
SEE ALSO: ‘Lark Street extension’ connects two busy Johnson City roadways, potentially alleviating traffic
Thursday afternoon we received an updated statement from Publix about the progress of the Johnson City store.
“It is our desire to provide our loyal customers with the best service and shopping experience possible and therefore we are still working through our plans. While we don’t have a timeline to share as of yet, we look forward to providing an update in the near future.”
-Kim Reynolds
Media and Community Relations Manager
Publix | Charlotte Division
We also spoke to Johnson City’s Director of Development Services, Preston Mitchell.
Mitchell said, “At this point, we are awaiting additional information from the design team, from the architects and or the engineers. As soon as that information is received by us, we’re able to take additional steps…we’re very excited about this, this is going to be great for Johnson City, this is going to be great for this area of town.”
ADDITIONAL COVERAGE: Plans for new Publix store in Johnson City still in design phase
There’s no word yet on when construction is expected to begin on the site.
by Pheben Kassahun / Jul 17, 2019
TENNESSEE (WJHL/ABC Tri-Cities) - From Florida to Tennessee, law enforcement officials serving the Southeastern U.S. will be ramping up enforcement of life-saving traffic safety laws.
This is the third consecutive year, the Volunteer State is among five states joining forces to keep bad driving behavior at bay.
FALL BRANCH, Tenn. (ABC Tri-Cities) - A Tennessee State Trooper is being honored for not only what he does on the clock, but off.
We are introducing you to Sergeant David Osborne, who is a Marine Corps Veteran, a 20-year Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) officer and community hero.
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Björk on Björk: The Inimitable Icelandic Superstar Interviews Herself
Marlou Breuls shirt and pants.
Photographs by Tim Walker, Styled by Katy England; Hair by Malcolm Edwards for L’Oréal at Art Partner; makeup and flower appliqués by Hungry for Sugarpill. Set design by Shona Heath at CLM. Digital technician: Daniel Archer; Lighting Director: Paul Burns; Photography assistants: Sarah Lloyd, Tony Ivanov; Fashion assistant: James Campbell; Hair Assistant: Lewis Stanford; Production by Jeffrey Delich at Padbury Production; Printed by Graeme Bulcraig at Touch Digital; Special Thanks to James Merry, Oli PAll Torfason at SNARK, MagnUs Thoroddsen, and Sissa Olafsdóttir at LjOsmyndaskOlinn
With the release of her new sex-, love-, and utopia-fueled album, Björk takes a moment to reflect on her past—and dream about her future.
sooo i’m all sleepy but happy here, just having sent the last files to mastering, album ready...! and then got asked to write questions to myself...hmm...what would i want to be asked? tricksy. i kinda do have a soft spot for some of them cliché questions like what would you tell your teenage self? perhaps i could reverse it?
like what if i could ask a future self stuff?
how about i envision a place in nature, with all the warm headspace possible for music making and love in the air, will that happen to me? i mean, i kinda already have this with my cabin in iceland, but like a full-time thing? i have craved it for so long...
also i’d probably ask about health and happiness of my loved ones? and if there is something i could assist with...?
but mostly i’d probably want to know if i remain brave with music?
before i fell asleep last night i tried to think of some like normcore magaziney questions, but i didn’t feel too inspired, but maybe i should answer them, perhaps they are just a warm-up into some ice breakage later? like any lush daily rituals, like the bridge or the tunnel...which reminds me of the bridge in noh theater and the slowest walk ever of the actors from the dressing room on stage in full view of the audience. kinda more epic or important than the show.
so first proper question, here we go:
what is your relationship with flutes?
well, i wanted to learn the oboe as a child and my mother couldn’t afford it so i learned the flute and a little bit had this strange immature feeling that it was my second choice for the 6 or 8 years i studied it, depending how you count (recorders included or not). my main interest in music school was always music theory which i think overall was unusual and nerdish especially from a girl. everyone was focusing more on their instrument. i do remember putting my foot down around 10 or 11 years old though and refusing to play music by old dead german guys, i couldn’t relate to them and being an icelandic girl in the late twentieth century there wasn’t much in common. so they got me this young flute teacher who introduced me to recent finnish flute music which was so gorgeous and kinda folk and very connected to nature but also had a bit of atonal avant-garde in it. it kinda liquided back and forth between ancient folk melodies and the sound effecty abstract. what’s not to love? then i started in punk bands and played flute in a couple of them, for example “anna” with kukl and “glóra,” i think it’s on youtube? i think also looking back it really trained my lungs well with breathing and stamina so when i started singing which was also my second choice (wtf) because i wanted to be a drummer, i probably had a very naive clumsy voice but i had killer lungs even though i say so myself. but it was crazy for this album now coming back to it after all those years later, like looking at a not so “cool” part of my childhood, flutes were always a bit naff, and looking at it so much later through a timeglass and seeing another thread and linking it together and bringing it forth to now. i feel also doing my last album vulnicura which was me letting it all go into the most darkness of loss and grief that i’ve done so far, suddenly all sounds that were light and fluffy sounded so appealing.
why did you work with alejandro ghersi?
at the end of vulnicura i felt a deep musical connection with him, i felt guilty having dragged him through such a dramatic and difficult subject matter and that we had earned a lightness. and he had served my mission with such elegance and dignity, i wanted to find another point of view where we could have the ideal utopian musical collaboration without the baggage of my heartbreak, but there was also some sense of a deeper purpose neither of us even understand today. something about when 2 musicians that could both do albums on their own would still merge, looking at it afterwards now that it is done, we wanted to leave our defenses and egos behind, the patriarchy, hierarchies, everything, and travel into pure abandon where no one is a victim. he’s not oppressed by adapting to my songs like on vulnicura, i can merge with a male producer and not be paranoid about being typecast as just the vocalist and so on. like embrace all the weaknesses and make it into strengths. stay vulnerable. we managed to watch each other’s backs, making each other braver. maybe it was weirdly also about the timing of me having just talked during vulnicura about how little credit women get as producers. maybe exactly then it was gonna take the most courage to merge with another. and still keep your dignity as a musician. because like all justice battles, black rights are not about isolating black people but that they can live in a society with white people but still keep same strength. same with women. i’m not sure how much it helps to isolate. i think it is important now that everyone is more aware of the culprits of sexism, we should be able to embrace collaborations and guys don’t get all the credit.
did your dream of utopia come true?
as weightlessness and freedom or hindrances in music making: yes! but i think the idea of the album was never to fanatically pollyanna forth some ideal perfection but rather a speculation of what our fantasies are and what the reality is and where can they help each other. have courage in going for your first choice and standing by it. i feel in this time of trump it is a necessity to have a plan, a manifesto, an alternative. it’s a question of life and death for our species. as a musician i feel i can suggest the musical poetic angle which is that after tragedies one has to invent a new world, knit it or embroider, make it up. it’s not gonna be given to you because you deserve it, it doesn’t work that way. you have to imagine something that doesn’t exist and dig a cave into the future and demand space. it’s a territorial hope affair. at the time, that digging is utopian but in the future it will become your reality.
i have to say at this point last night i got incredibly sleepy or i found it almost impossible to ask myself questions, it seemed so incredibly narcissistic and i got very quickly cabin fever in my own brain so i imagined asking random people i like questions, like if they were hypnotized and i could only ask them one question each but it would be the spot on one. i then wrote them down and then when i woke up, i’d forgotten them and then answered them like i’ve never heard them before.
so here they come.
do you enjoy pressure or hard work?
a bit of both. i think as creatures of nature we are designed to be hunting or gathering, barely surviving and it’s a pro-life statement to make things. but i also have strong feelings about not working too much, i find workaholism really anti fertile. for example in my work with scandinavian schools with biophilia it is very apparent that short schooldays and a lot of free time inspires the imagination most and not only makes the kids happier but also they make more original things in the end. i’ve seen how the working until midnight in the biggest cities is really destructive of families. and you aren’t coming up with any new ideas but just repeating old stuff on a loop.
do you allow space to think abstractly?
i probably could some more? but i have to say, sometimes in the heat of solving riddles, like when i was finishing mixing this album for example, i got the most abstract and fast fluid moments...but sometimes, especially in the writing process i have to allow myself to truly freefloat to get to that new fertile place and not just repeat myself. so in short: it is abstract when and where it is abstract? can’t plan it?
how do you avoid routine crystallizing your days into stagnant firm form?
ha, ha, ha, ha, it’s an ongoing riddle. i do get it though half of the time right. but just juggling children and everything else sometimes especially out of consideration for others you have to go a little rigid with them dates. but i try not to plan too much ahead or i get claustrophobic. as a musician there has to be a lot of space for me to improvise, otherwise i’d never write anything.
what is your favorite ritual?
i think the mornings are the most precious ones. they can be most magic but also the hardest ones if you get them wrong. to remain fluid but gently open to changes or different people and include everyone. the evenings are easier because then you have all the ingredients of the day and its easier to guess what will go down well or what element is lacking.
how important is the sexual force to you?
extremely. it is what drives you, i think obviously it is not literally only in sex but it is vital to include it into the choreography of all things.
how does one fuel vibrancy in life?
listen to yourself. allow space to be heard. do what turns you on most.
can you unite sex and love?
who would you most want to meet?
my friends, omg, been in the studio a little too long.
when do you feel freest?
making music. being with friends and family. walking in nature.
do you trust where life is taking you?
3 years ago no. for the first time it felt like an error. but now i do. i understand better.
how much risk do you like taking and how safe?
i’m probably more conservative than people think. i still live close to where i was born, i am surrounded by nature, friends, family, a lot of my life involves music in one way or another. but then perhaps i try to bungee jump in songwriting or arrangements or how i sing. not saying i succeed but i do try.
do you have fear of not being heard?
not more than others but my weakness is definitely claustrophobia so loudness in big cities and the weight of the concrete somehow feels suffocating sometimes. but overall i feel very blessed. i make my music and people are still listening and i am surrounded by incredible friends who i talk to all the time about everything.
do you believe in love?
what kinda essence would you like to leave behind once you’re gone?
i enjoy most often with musicians on recordings like breaths, or coughs, or in lyric-writing, the sense of them and reality erotically merging or not merging...that kinda soft, truthful coordinate where the 2 touch effortlessly and unknowingly. if how they deal with it or how they don’t deal with it is captured, i guess its called the human condition? that sounds super self helpy though. damn.
do you like people you can control?
definitely not. i thrive on equals, i love that feeling when you reach a balance of 2 very different creatures letting each other surf and bloom in the best way.
how vulnerable do you feel one should leave oneself to remain vibrant?
ha, ha, ha, ha, i must have been very sleepy at that point ha, ha, ha, ha i feel it’s a constant balancing act, to remain open enough but also not to implode. to keep a skeletal structure but stay open chested.
the challenge of a lifetime...
Björk Returns to Iceland, for a Dreamy Photoshoot with Tim Walker
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New York City, USA: Housing Works book store, Opening Ceremony, TRADE at PUBLIC, Project No. 8, Brooklyn Museum shop, McNally Jackson bookshop, Rachel Comey, Totokaelo, Apolis, The Apartment by The Line, Dover St Market. Los Angeles, USA: Magasin, Reservoir, Rachel Comey, Opening Ceremony, Apolis, The Apartment by The Line. London, United Kingdom: Photographers Gallery, ABC books, Dover St Market, Maison Assouline, Huh, Opening Ceremony. Paris, France: The broken arm, Merci, Fleux Paris. Berlin, Germany: Bless, Voo Store, Andreas Murkudis. Tokyo, Japan: Tsutaya Books. Toronto, Canada: Soop Soop. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Such. Reykjavik, Iceland: Eymundsson.
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Something’s wrong!
Huo Yuhao immediately descended after this simple observation before he flew towards the Heavenly Soul Empire’s rickety structures.
He used Spiritual Detection, and discovered that the Sun Moon Empire’s soldiers had long been standing guard in those old structures. There were many large machines inside those structures, and even though they weren’t as advanced as the machines that the Sun Moon Empire had just constructed, he could tell that they were targeted at the ground.
Resources – yes, resources!
Huo Yuhao didn’t go any closer. He was afraid to startle his enemies, and he was a little afraid of Ju Zi. Her devious trick had bested him once, and he had to be more careful in dealing with her.
If he couldn’t tell what was going on with the Sun Moon Empire, could he not tell from the Dou Ling Empire’s side? Even though they were all bordering the Extreme North, their objectives were likely to be the same. He would naturally discover something if he went to observe the Dou Ling Empire’s barracks.
Huo Yuhao turned around as he contemplated, and covered several dozen kilometers in the blink of an eye.
The Dou Ling Empire was clearly unaware that the Sun Moon Empire’s great army had arrived. In the end, they were separated by national borders even though they were so close to each other. The Dou Ling Empire was still upholding their agreement with the Heavenly Soul Empire, that they wouldn’t send any scouts to conduct reconnaissance within the Heavenly Soul Empire’s territory.
Huo Yuhao was full of admiration for Ju Zi as he confirmed the barracks’ positions on this side. If the Sun Moon Empire had come any closer to this side, they would likely have been discovered by the Dou Ling Empire. The Sun Moon Empire’s current position was close to the other side, but they were somewhere where it wasn’t easy to be discovered.
There was no doubt that, with the Sun Moon Empire’s Fire Phoenix Legion, they could destroy the Dou Ling Empire’s army without breaking a sweat. But if they did that, they would undoubtedly alert the Dou Ling Empire. Judging from the current situation, the Sun Moon Empire – rather, Ju Zi – didn’t want to be exposed so quickly.
Too cunning! Even though he didn’t want to admit that that Ju Zi was one of the Sun Moon Empire’s generals, he had to admit that she was very talented in military matters. She was definitely superior to him.
He landed close to the Dou Ling Empire’s barracks, and his Spiritual Detection immediately stretched over the barracks like an enormous web.
He quickly discovered what he needed to know.
The Dou Ling Empire’s barracks had clearly been around for a longer time. There was an army of two thousand standing guard on this side, and there also many workers hard at work.
The surface of the earth was freezing. However, the temperature beneath the ground was a lot higher. There was no doubt that this was the publicly recognized location to work on, and they were excavating some minerals from beneath the ground.
Rare metals!
Huo Yuhao finally got his answer.
He hadn’t expected that the Sun Moon Empire’s objective was a vein of rare metals that had appeared on the borders of the Extreme North!
The Dou Ling Empire was thirty kilometers from the Sun Moon Empire’s camp, and about fifty kilometers from the Heavenly Soul Empire’s old barracks.
There was no doubt that the Heavenly Soul Empire was originally mining here as well. This meant that the underground mine could possibly stretch out fifty kilometers. How abundant did those rare metals have to be? It was no wonder that the empress, Ju Zi, would venture out in person. The resources here were equally important to the Sun Moon Empire. They were very advanced in soul tools, but crafting soul tools, especially high-level ones, had an equally heavy requirement for materials.
Huo Yuhao’s eyes were opened, and he finally understood the Sun Moon Empire’s objective.
No, I cannot let them succeed, no matter what! If the Sun Moon Empire manages to obtain the incredibly large amounts of rare metals here to support them, who knows how many more soul tools they can craft to use against the Douluo Continent’s three empires? I have to find a way to ruin her plan.
However, Huo Yuhao was no longer so worried when he discovered Ju Zi’s plan. The reason was simple: mining a mineral vein like this required a lot of human and material labor. They couldn’t achieve anything overnight. The Sun Moon Empire had to mine over a long period of time. Ju Zi and the others should first be establishing a base for excavation before they would start as quickly as possible so that they could transport the rare metals back to the Sun Moon Empire.
Since that was the case, he had a chance.
A cold grin appeared on Huo Yuhao’s face. I can’t deal with the Sun Moon Empire’s army by myself, but just as the Snow Empress said, we are in the Extreme North. This was the Snow Empress, the Ice Empress, and the Skydream Iceworm’s old home.
Without discussing the great boost in strength for someone who possessed an Ultimate Ice martial soul, this was the world that the Snow Empress had ruled over a long time ago!
The Snow Empress’ status in the Extreme North was like the Beast God’s status in the Great Star Dou Forest.
“Snow Empress, Ice Empress.” Huo Yuhao channeled his thoughts and summoned the two empresses.
Two lights flickered as the Ice Empress and the Snow empress emerged from his body at the same time.
Ever since they came across the Manifold Mysterious Ice Essence, the two empresses had been integrating with the ice essence, and their origin powers were now a lot stronger than before. Even though they were still energy bodies, their forms were no different from material forms when they emerged from Huo Yuhao this time.
The Ice Empress blushed faintly as she saw Huo Yuhao. This was the first time that she was facing him after she had revealed her true emotions when the Snow Empress provoked her.
Huo Yuhao naturally wouldn’t tease her at a time like this. He lowered his voice and said, “Ice Empress, Snow Empress… I have figured out the Sun Moon Empire’s objective. They’re trying to extract the rare metals here. How do we destroy their operation so that they can’t take these resources away?”
The Ice Empress resolved her embarrassment as she rushed to speak. “Isn’t that simple? We’ll chase them all away, and then we’ll extract it for ourselves.”
Huo Yuhao’s facial muscles spasmed as he watched her speak so casually. He thought to himself, Everyone who is in love seems to be blinded... whether they are soul beasts or humans.
“What about you, Snow?” The Snow Empress’ thoughts should be more normal.
The Snow Empress said plainly, “Ice is right! We’ll chase them away, and this place will belong to us. This is our territory anyway, and anybody who wants to come into our place to pillage is asking to die.”
“Ahem!” Huo Yuhao almost choked on his own saliva as he forced a laugh and said, “The two of you think too highly of me. I am very ashamed! I don’t have the strength to help you guys chase them away.”
The Snow Empress’ answer was plain. “Have you forgotten that I said this is our territory? We are the true dictators of this place. Even though we have become your Spirits, and we no longer possess the strength we did back then, it doesn’t change the facts.”
A thought occurred to Huo Yuhao. “Are you saying that we should draw on…”
The Snow Empress tilted her head slightly as she pointed with her right hand toward the ground. The snow and ice around them instantly transformed into cyclones as snowflakes danced through the air. The surrounding temperature immediately plummeted as her eyes became a little listless. “It feels so good to be back! This is our home.”
The Ice Empress nodded and chimed in. “Yes! This is the first time that we’ve been back ever since we left with you. Let’s go, Yuhao. We’ll let them hustle. You’ll follow us into the Extreme North, and we’ll go into the core circle.”
“Alright.” The two queens had spoken their piece. There was no other reason for him to hesitate. Yes! The Ice Empress and the Snow Empress had ruled over the ice-type and snow-type soul beasts in the Extreme North’s icy plains for several hundred thousand years, and their authority in this place ran deep. Even though they had become Spirits, they were still dictators in this place.
Huo Yuhao soared into the sky as he flew towards the Extreme North’s core circle.
Inside the Fire Phoenix Legion’s commander’s tent...
Ju Zi calmly gave order after order. These orders included several important traps. She understood Huo Yuhao too well, and from her perspective, he was extremely intelligent, even though he sometimes did things based on his emotions. Ju Zi knew that capturing him again after failing to do so the last time around would be even more difficult.
She didn’t want to be enemies with Huo Yuhao, but she was very clear that he would not give up on messing with her army after she didn’t kill him. Furthermore, with his intelligence and abilities, it wouldn’t take long for him to figure out what she was doing with such a large army. In the end, something like this was very hard to hide.
Ju Zi didn’t intend to conceal her intentions any longer. She became a little excited and enthusiastic when she found out that Huo Yuhao was her opponent. Perhaps this was the best opportunity for them to clash.
Such a long time had passed, and Huo Yuhao’s strength had actually grown to such a level. She could feel that he was at least a Soul Sage, and he also had twin martial souls. His spiritual-type martial soul should have given him the soul skill that allowed him to conceal himself, and his ice-type soul skills naturally came from his Ultimate Ice marital soul. It was no wonder that his abilities were so powerful. The Extreme North could be said to be his turf.
But, so what? I will never lose.
Ju Zi’s subordinates had all left, and she stood up by herself as a faint smile appeared on her face.
Will you still come, Yuhao? I am eagerly waiting for that to happen. To be honest. I am not willing to become your opponent, but this is truly very interesting. We can have a great battle here in the Extreme North, and we shall see who will overpower who. I will not give you a chance to give me any more trouble if you end up in my hands. At least, I will only let you go after I complete my objective here. Do you know, I am regretting not bringing you back last night a little... but there are some things that you don’t know about.
Ju Zi smiled mysteriously as her thoughts stopped there.
There was a secret deep in her heart that only she knew. Yes, she was the only one who knew, and she would protect this secret forever.
“Yuhao, do you know that the happiness that you have given me will remain by my side?”
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Tili bwino, zikomo. Ruth & Myles report from Malawi
"We are well, thank you." But we do owe you all an update now that we are about three months into our three year stay here in Malawi.
First, thank you all so much for your prayers that we know have borne us up through this transition period. Please keep praying.
Second, we give thanks to God whose hand we can see over everything in the last three months and indeed in the last three years since we were called to change direction. Even His timing in bringing us to Malawi in late November was perfect, allowing us a quiet settling in period before the New Year.
We feel very settled into day-to-day life here in Malawi and after some weeks in the zm Guest House we are now enjoying having our own space next door in what seems to be known around Blantyre as "Abraham and Ruth's house." It has also been wonderful to become accepted into the close knit zm team - to the extent that teammates feel able to gently tease us about our faltering Chichewa. Although we are really enjoying the cultural and language training we are receiving from our bubbly and talented teacher.
Having sampled church life in Blantyre we have decided to settle at Limbe ZEC and support their English language service, even if it is a brutally early service for those used to the more relaxed Sundays of the UK! We are also enjoying the mid-week fellowship we gain from a very international house group of Blantyre Community Church.
Ruth and Myles at Namatete ZEC
The Floods !
We must admit that early January was a shock for us as the country was devastated by heavy rains and even Blantyre turned into an electricity and piped-water free zone. We learned quickly to appreciate what us westerners take so much for granted, but nothing could have prepared us for the impact of visiting a village in Mulanje district that had been swept away by the river Ruo. Death feels so close to the average Malawian that their typical morning prayer thanking God for sustaining their life until now is no mere formula. We are learning so much from God through our brothers and sisters here.
Like all new assignments things felt a bit slow to start with, but are now beginning to feel very busy and will only get busier. Ruth is fully engaged with the work of Children for Christ Ministries (CfCM), joining the minibus or bicycle taxi rides and sticky walks to bible-clubs at schools and orphanages, and teacher-training seminars. She is hoping to assist in the administration of CfCM, and encourage its growth. Doors are also opening up for music based service as EBCoM students and teenagers in orphanages show an insatiable appetite to learn how to make music.
Myles has found that his initial engagement with the leadership of ZEC, and his dissertation research, have come together very well. The dissertation research has enabled him to discuss the significant strategic opportunities and risks that ZEC faces with elders, pastors and office holders across southern and central region, and the results are building up into a significant resource that will help the synod office plan for the future. And Myles's experience in strategy, policy and organisational development have already begun to be used as he helps the General Secretary of ZEC to review existing constitutional and strategic planning documents. It is a privilege to be shown so much trust by such a courageous group of able Christian leaders such that we are becoming aware not only of the huge opportunities and needs of the church in Malawi, but also of some of the crippling challenges and deficiencies.
Myles interviewing Pastor Dambo at Ntonda
Christmas at Tchoda !
High spots in our time so far must include Myles being asked without forewarning and off the top of his head to talk to a large group of elders and senior women on the principles of biblical preaching and leadership! And helping CfCM run a delayed Christmas party with 470 children at Tchoda. Helping bring joy to so many young faces through bible stories, songs, games and the gift of a story book and a lollypop was a tonic to the heart.
Some of this work might all sound a bit administrative when we are faced with so much urgent need in Malawi, but both of us are more convinced than ever about how God sees us fitting in here in both a practical and strategic way. It is often right to be focused in on a particular task, but sometimes it can also be an excuse to ignore the big strategic issues elsewhere.
Paul was certainly thinking very strategically when he said: " How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? " (Rom 10:14, ESV) And in our different spheres of work it has become very clear that helping the church develop the sanctified preachers, teachers and leaders that it needs is the most relevant service we can give; praying with our faithful Malawian brothers and sisters that the Holy Spirit will move, revive the church and transform the country of Malawi.
470 children gathered for their Christmas party at Tchoda ZEC
Points for praise and prayer
Thank God for our smooth transition into Malawi life, the provision of a new home church, and a growing spiritual support network here in Blantyre.
Praise God for guiding us in our deepening relationships with faithful partners in ZEC, CfCM, EBCoM and beyond, and our increasing clarity of direction.
Thank God for the way He has upheld our loved ones back home and raised up so many to provide practical support to them in our absence.
Very practically, pray that our Temporary Employment Permit would come through.
Pray for help in our continued language learning and safety on the roads as we begin to travel further afield.
Above all, pray with us that the Holy Spirit would continue to guide the faithful leaders of the Church in Malawi, and that God might truly revive His Church here and transform the nation.
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March 25, 2019 Working paper Open Access
Response to the 2018 Sarr-Savoy Report: Statement on Intellectual Property Rights and Open Access relevant to the digitization and restitution of African Cultural Heritage and associated materials
Mathilde Pavis; Andrea Wallace
Written by Mathilde Pavis and Andrea Wallace and signed by 108 scholars and practitioners working in the fields of intellectual property law and material and digital cultural heritage at universities, heritage institutions and organizations around the world, this Response argues in support of undertaking further research and designing a more nuanced strategy around the digitization of African Cultural Heritage as recommended by the Sarr-Savoy Report submitted to the French Government in 2018. While the Sarr-Savoy Report goes into great detail about the important issues surrounding restitution, it includes very little about digitization, IP rights, and open access, which raises a number of concerns reviewed in the Response. Accordingly, the Sarr-Savoy Report’s recommendations for the digitization and management of cultural content must be critically examined. This Response urges the French Government to do so before proceeding with restitution.
RESPONSE TO THE 2018 SARR-SAVOY REPORT.pdf
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