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Are you struggling to determine the best way to gather data for your research project? Do you find yourself debating between a survey or an experiment?
The survey is a research method that collects information from individuals or groups through questionnaires or interviews to gain insights into attitudes, behaviors, and characteristics. While the experiment is a research method that manipulates one or more variables to observe their effect on a dependent variable while controlling for other variables that could influence the outcome.
Survey vs. Experiment
|Surveys are used to collect data through self-reported responses from a large number of people.
|Experiments are used to test a hypothesis or investigate cause-and-effect relationships through controlled manipulation of variables.
|They are typically administered as questionnaires or interviews.
|They are conducted under controlled conditions with specific procedures and protocols.
|Participants in surveys are often large and diverse, with a wide range of characteristics and backgrounds.
|Participants in experiments are typically smaller and often more homogenous in terms of their characteristics and backgrounds.
|The data collected through surveys is self-reported and subjective.
|The data collected through experiments is objective and measurable.
|Descriptive statistics are used to summarize the data collected through surveys.
|Inferential statistics are used to test hypotheses and draw conclusions based on the data collected through experiments.
|Surveys have high external validity due to their large sample size and generalizability.
|Experiments have low external validity due to their controlled conditions, limited sample size, and specific context.
What is survey?
A survey is a research method that involves collecting information from a sample of individuals or groups through the use of questionnaires, interviews, or other data collection methods.
Surveys can be used to gather data on a wide range of topics, such as attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and demographic characteristics.
Surveys are often used to collect data for research studies or to inform decision-making in various fields, such as market research, public opinion polling, social science research, and healthcare.
The results of a survey can provide insights into the characteristics and opinions of a population or sample, which can be used to make informed decisions or to further investigate a research question.
Types of surveys
- Cross-sectional surveys: Collect data at a single point in time to describe characteristics of a population or sample.
- Longitudinal surveys: Collect data at multiple points in time to examine changes or trends in a population or sample.
- Panel surveys: Collect data from the same sample of individuals at multiple points in time to examine changes in individual attitudes or behaviors.
- Cohort surveys: Collect data from a group of individuals who share a common characteristic, such as age or location, to examine the impact of that characteristic on their attitudes or behaviors.
- Census surveys: Collect data from an entire population or sample to describe its characteristics or attitudes.
- Focus group surveys: Collect data from a small group of individuals who discuss their attitudes or behaviors in a group setting.
- Online surveys: Collect data through online questionnaires or surveys, which can be administered to a large population or sample quickly and efficiently.
- Offline surveys: Provide a more personal touch and can be tailored specifically to your target audience.
What is experiment?
An experiment is a research method in which one or more variables are manipulated by the researcher to observe their effect on a dependent variable while controlling for other variables that could influence the outcome.
Experiments are typically conducted in a controlled setting, such as a laboratory, to ensure that the results are valid and reliable. Researchers often use experiments to test hypotheses, make predictions, and establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables.
Experiments can take many forms, including randomized controlled trials, quasi-experiments, natural experiments, field experiments, laboratory experiments, and single-subject experiments. They can be used in many fields of study, such as psychology, medicine, biology, economics, and education.
Types of experiments
- Randomized controlled trials (RCTs): Participants are randomly assigned to different groups, with one group receiving the intervention or treatment being tested and the other group serving as a control group.
- Quasi-experiments: Similar to RCTs, participants are not randomly assigned to groups, and the study lacks some of the features of a true experiment.
- Natural experiments: Take advantage of naturally occurring situations or events that mimic experimental conditions, such as the effects of a policy change or a natural disaster.
- Field experiments: Conducted in a real-world setting, such as a workplace or community, to examine the impact of an intervention or treatment on real-life behaviors or outcomes.
- Laboratory experiments: Conducted in a controlled environment, such as a laboratory, to examine the impact of an intervention or treatment on specific variables or behaviors.
- Single-subject experiments: Focus on a single individual, often used in clinical or counseling settings to test the effectiveness of an intervention or treatment.
- Quasi-randomized experiments: Participants are not randomly assigned to groups, but some attempt is made to allocate them fairly or equally to different groups.
Benefits and limitations of each method
Surveys are generally much cheaper and easier to administer than experiments. They can be administered online, by mail, or in person, and can reach a large number of people in a relatively short amount of time.
Surveys are limited in that they rely on self-reported data, which may be inaccurate or biased. In addition, it can be difficult to control all the variables that might affect the results of a survey.
Experiments, on the other hand, allow for more control over the variables that could potentially influence the results. This makes experiments a more accurate way to collect data.
Experiments are also more expensive and time-consuming to set up and administer than surveys. In addition, experiments may not be feasible if you are studying something that cannot be manipulated (e.g., attitudes toward a political candidate).
When to use a survey and experiment
Surveys are a great way to collect data about people’s opinions, beliefs, or behaviors. They can be used to understand customers’ needs and wants or to gauge employees’ satisfaction with their job. Surveys are relatively quick and easy to administer, and they can be administered online or in person.
Experiments, on the other hand, are a great way to test cause-and-effect relationships. By manipulating one variable (the independent variable) and measuring the effect on another variable (the dependent variable), experiments can help you understand how changes in your marketing efforts might impact customer behavior.
Tips for writing effective surveys and experiments
For surveys, be sure to clearly state the purpose of the survey and what type of information you are hoping to collect. Keep the questions concise and focused on a single topic. Ask closed-ended questions that can be easily analyzed quantitatively.
For experiments, be clear about what you are trying to test and what your hypotheses are. Choose an appropriate experimental design. Make sure your sample size is large enough to produce reliable results. Pay attention to potential confounding variables and control for them as much as possible.
Key differences between survey and experiment
- Surveys are used to gather data about a population or sample, while experiments are used to test a specific hypothesis by manipulating variables and measuring their effects.
- Surveys are generally non-experimental and rely on questionnaires, interviews, or observation to collect data, while experiments involve the manipulation of variables and the random assignment of participants to different groups.
- Surveys have limited control over extraneous variables that may affect results, while experiments have a high level of control over extraneous variables with only one variable manipulated at a time.
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Surveys can be a quick and effective way to capture wide-ranging responses from a large population, while experiments offer more precise results that can lead to better decision-making. Deciding which method to use depends on your research goals, but understanding the fundamental differences between them is essential for successful data gathering.
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Glasses Across History
Since at least 60 AD, people have been crafting tools to correct vision problems.
There are records of Roman philosopher Seneca magnifying text with a glass globe of water. Emperor Nero needed a magnifying emerald to see gladiator fights more clearly. We don’t have to resort to these kinds of rudimentary visual aids today, but it’s fascinating to look at how we got to the convenient glasses and contact lenses of the 2020s.
Medieval Calligraphy and Corrective Lenses
Monks in 10th century Europe were the next to advance corrective lens technology. It was necessary because they needed to be able to see tiny details to create their breathtaking illuminated calligraphy. They found transparent quartz fashioned into polished domes was very effective for this, and they called these devices “reading stones.”
It would take two more centuries before it occurred to someone to try attaching a pair of reading stones to a wearable frame to make them easier to use. The credit for this idea often goes to the Florentinian man Salvino D’armati, but we aren’t entirely sure.
Affordable Glasses for the Common Folk
For a long time, spectacles were only made out of very expensive materials like crystal, so they were a status symbol for the wealthy and far out of anyone else’s budget. But as literacy rates shot up across Europe after the 1440 invention of the printing press, demand for affordable reading glasses shot up too. Making them out of glass instead of crystal brought the price down to something many more people could afford.
Prescriptions and Folding Frames
Even though they were affordable and in frames, it still took another couple of centuries before glasses improved further. People had to carefully perch their frames on their noses or hold them up with a handle. Lenses made by glass-blowers couldn’t address someone’s specific refractive error. Imagine having to make do with wearing someone else’s glasses, because that’s what it was like for everyone back then. Things improved when temples were added in the 1700s, making the frames wearable and hands-free for the first time.
Benjamin Franklin contributed another improvement by inventing bifocals. Hinges were added around the same time, making glasses foldable for easier storage. By the early 1800s, eye doctors were making significant headway in tailoring glasses to individual patients’ needs. This included the invention of cylindrical lenses to correct astigmatism and Dutch eye doctor Herman Snellen’s “big E” chart, which standardized vision correction across the field of optometry.
Thanks to all the innovations of the past, we get to enjoy precise prescriptions and comfortable frames that come in countless styles, shapes, and colors. And that’s only glasses! We can also choose from a wide array of contact lenses. Make sure to let us know if you experience any changes to your eyesight. It could be as simple as an out-of-date prescription, and we want our patients to enjoy the benefits of clear eyesight at all times!
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Santa Sunday at Calivines Winery and Olive Mill
Join us at Calivines Winery and Olive Mill for Santa Sunday at the Warehouse Wonderland, where your little ones can enjoy a magical meet and greet with the jolliest couple, Santa and Mrs. Claus! Please note that tickets for this event are per child. Adults and children under 1 year old do not need a ticket to enter, but if you’d like to receive a holiday goodie bag, you’ll need to purchase a ticket.
Tickets include a photo opportunity with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, a holiday goodie bag, and access to a delightful hot cocoa bar.
Don’t forget your camera or smartphone, as this is your chance to capture a heartwarming moment with Santa against the backdrop of Calivine’s festive wonderland.
If you’re looking to enjoy wine tasting or savor small bites in the Tasting Room after your visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, be sure to secure your seat by making a reservation. Seating is limited, and reservations fill up quickly. You can reserve your spot by visiting Calivine’s website or by calling (209) 210-3162. We look forward to spreading holiday cheer with you!
Date(s): Sunday December 10, 2023
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Tobacco accounts for one out of every 10 deaths worldwide and will claim 5.5 million lives this year, according to a report issued by the American Cancer Society and the World Lung Foundation. By 2030, the number is estimated to grow to more than 8 million deaths.
These statistics on the use and costs of tobacco were published in the 3rd edition of the Tobacco Atlas. The publication is jointly produced by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the World Lung Foundation (WLF).
According to the report, unless measures are taken to stop new smokers from starting, and help those who smoke quit, an estimated 1 billion people will die from tobacco in the 21st century.
Some of the more sobering statistics detailed in the Atlas include:
- The total number of smokers is increasing mainly due to expansion of the world’s population; by 2030, an estimated 2 billion people will smoke.
- Almost 1 billion men and 250 million women worldwide smoke. In the U.S., 23 percent of men smoke (32.5 million) and 18 percent of women smoke (23.7 million). In the states, 12.1 percent of boys and 13.9 percent of girls smoke.
- About 35 percent of men in developed countries and 50 percent of men in developing countries use tobacco. Nearly 60 percent of Chinese men are smokers. Tobacco addiction is correlated with poorer, less-educated men.
- About 22 percent of women in developed countries and 9 percent of women in developing countries use tobacco. Although tobacco use among women is declining in developed countries, it is stable or increasing in a few southern, central and Eastern European countries.
- In 60 percent of the countries in the Americas, smoking is permitted in health-care facilities. This compares to a low of 22 percent in Western Pacific countries where this behavior is permitted.
- The smoking rate between boys and girls is not significantly different. Nearly one-quarter of young people who smoke tried their first cigarette before the age of ten. Easy access to tobacco products, low prices, peer pressure, approval of tobacco by peers, parents and siblings; and effective promotion by tobacco companies persuade youngsters to pick up the habit.
- China consumes more than 37 percent of the world’s cigarettes. China has an estimated 311.2 million male smokers, compared with 32.5 million male smokers in the U.S.
- The total economic cost of tobacco is estimated at 1 – 2 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in developed countries and up to 3.6 percent in middle-income countries (e.g., Poland, Egypt).
- Tobacco agriculture creates extensive environmental problems – pesticide and fertilizer runoff contaminates water and curing of tobacco leaf with wood fuel leads to massive deforestation.
The Bottom Line
Tobacco is the only consumer product that harms every person exposed to it and kills one-third to one-half of those who smoke. The tragedy is that these deaths are preventable.
Smokers die an average of 15 years earlier than non-smokers. Smokers have significantly higher risk of dying from several types of cancer (particularly lung cancer), heart and respiratory diseases, stroke and many other fatal conditions.
Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke imposes exceptional health risks on pregnant women, infants and children. Non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke at home or at work increase their heart disease risk by 25 to 30 percent and lung cancer risk by at least 20 to 30 percent.
If you or a loved one smokes, then seek help to kick the habit. Most importantly, if you have children, be vigilant about having them not start smoking. As many smokers will attest, once the habit is developed, it is very difficult to stop.
One you quit smoking; you can reverse some of the damage done. By one year, the risk of heart disease is decreased to half that of a non-smoker. After five to fifteen years, the risk of a stroke is virtually reduced to that of someone who has never smoked. And, after ten years, the risk of cancer declines significantly.
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Many women who have given birth say that labor seemed to last forever – and perhaps that’s because today’s pregnant women are spending more time in the delivery room than women 50 years ago did.
A new study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology compared the childbirth and delivery data of roughly 140,000 births from 1959 to 1966 and 2002 to 2008.
The researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development found that today’s first-time mothers spend about 2.6 more hours in the first stage of labor – the time it takes for the cervix to completely dilate to 10cm. For women who have already had children, labor now takes about 2 additional hours compared to the 1960s.
A number of factors were identified as potentially contributing to the increase in labor duration. Modern mothers are about 4 years older than their 1960s counterparts, and older mothers tend to take longer to give birth. The use of epidural anesthesia (a painkiller injection into the spinal fluid to decrease pain), a procedure known to increase delivery time, has also increased from 4% to more than 50%. And “facilitating” procedures such as episiotomies (surgical incisions to enlarge the vaginal opening) and forceps delivery, which used to be routine decades ago, are much less common today.
Labor induction (stimulation of uterine contractions) also saw a more than twofold increase from 9.5% to 22.5% of deliveries in 1990 to 2006. Induction may take place when cervical dilation slows or when the active phase of labor (when contractions become longer, stronger, and closer together in preparation for the “pushing” phase) comes to a stop. Doctors can induce by administering a hormone called oxytocin, which speeds up labor when contractions slow down, and it was administered in 31% of deliveries in 2002-2008 versus 12% of deliveries in the 1960s. Without it, labor might last even longer, said lead researcher Katherine Laughton.
Researchers suggest the increased rate of induction may be linked to increasingly frequent pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes (pregnancy-induced diabetes) and preeclampsia (pregnancy-induced high blood pressure); these complications are thought to be the result of rising maternal age and body mass indices (BMI) in today’s mothers.
High blood pressure was the most common variable for preterm (24-36 weeks) induction of labor in modern women, with 42.6% of first-time mothers and 31.6% of multiple-child mothers being induced. It was followed by fetal (28.7% and 27.3%) and maternal conditions (24.7% and 27.1%).
When induction is unsuccessful, another form of doctor intervention may be to perform a cesarean delivery, a procedure whose frequency has risen 400% since the 1960s from 3% to 12% due to both necessity and choice. First-time mothers in the 2000s who have been induced have the lowest vaginal delivery rates, with 62.8% preterm and 63.7% at term, so many often deliver via cesarean section.
While the study does not distinguish every factor for longer labor and delivery times, Laughton stresses that it does reflect the need to reexamine current delivery practices. She suggests that by waiting longer for labor to progress into the active phase and by choosing induction candidates more carefully based on their health and cervical readiness, the national cesarean delivery rate can be reduced.
The Bottom Line
For many women, childbirth can be one of the, if not the, most rewarding experiences in their lives. But in its joy, it’s easy to forget that it is also a process that places an immense amount of stress on the body and requires a long period of rest and healing.
A very important fact brought up by the researchers is that many pregnant women today weigh more, with an average BMI of 24.9 versus 23 for women five decades ago. Though 24.9 falls right at the cusp of normal as defined by the CDC, it is dangerously close to overweight; and according to a new study that suggests current BMI calculations actually underestimates body fat, 24.9 likely falls within the overweight category.
Overweight women face an increased risk of diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure), and whether this is a preexisting condition or brought on as a result of pregnancy, the study indicates women with these conditions are at risk for complications and, correspondingly, preterm induction of labor. And the study shows that about a quarter of all first-time mothers who induce end up having to deliver via cesarean regardless of whether induction was elective or due to extended labor duration.
No matter how you look at it, a cesarean section is a major surgical procedure, often performed under general anesthesia, which carries its own inherent risks. It requires a longer recovery period than vaginal birth, and according to the NIH, the incision may leave a weak spot in the wall of the uterus, which could cause problems with vaginal birth in the future.
While there are no definite ways to make pregnancy and childbirth easy, this information reminds us that it makes sense to be in optimum health to minimize any complications that may arise. When bringing a new life into the world, don’t we want to be able to give them 100%?
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YouTube live-streaming now available to anyone with 1,000 subscribers
David Farnor | On 19, Apr 2017
YouTube continues to make its live-streaming service more accessible to users, opening up the platform to anyone with 1,000 subscribers or more.
Mobile live-streaming was introduced properly earlier this year, but was restricted to people with at least 10,000 subscribers. But that threshold has been lowered significantly this month, which will come as good news to many channels, creators and vloggers.
The decision to lower the threshold comes as YouTube Live sees one of its highest profile live-streams to date. Not a political event or music concert, but a giraffe giving birth.
Since 10th February, Animal Adventure, an educational animal park in New York, has been livestreaming April’s pregnancy and creating a social media sensation, with fans all over the world tuning in regularly to check on her progress. One industrious fan created an app to crowdsource pregnancy updates from tens of thousands of other fans following the live-stream. A pregnant woman even parodied April’s livestream, becoming an internet sensation in her own right.
As the anticipation and audience grew leading up to the big moment, Animal Adventure Park became the second most live-viewed channel in the history of YouTube, despite launching a mere 66 days ago.
In total, the channel has had over 232 million live views and 7.6 billion minutes of live watch-time, with an average time watched of more than 30 minutes daily across an average of 3.5 million views per day.
Last Saturday, the day of the birth, was the channel’s biggest day, surging to over 14 million live views. More than 1.2 million viewers were watching the livestream simultaneously at 6:55 a.m. PST on Saturday, a peak that ranked as one of the top five most-watched moments for a live event ever on YouTube.
The channel also received over 4,400 Super Chat messages, making them now the second highest Super Chat earner by revenue. (You can read more about Super Chat below.)
YouTube rolls out mobile live-streaming with Super Chat revenue
8th February 2017
YouTube is rolling out mobile live-streaming to a growing number of creators, along with its new revenue-generation service, Super Chat.
Mobile live-streaming is something that has been on Twitter and Facebook for some time, and YouTube has been working hard to catch up. Last year, it launched the feature, but only for a handful of vloggers, as it tested and improved its platform. Now, it’s ready to roll it out to the wider world.
As of this week, creators with more than 10,000 subscribers can stream live through their mobile YouTube app, which it says will give them “a more intimate and spontaneous way to share their thoughts, lives, and creativity”.
Streamed videos will have all the same features as regular YouTube videos. They can be searched for, found via recommendations or playlists, and protected from unauthorised use.
What did YouTube learn while testing its feature over the last six months? Firstly, it slowed down the live chat – “it turns out receiving 2,000 messages per second is a little too fast!” – and upgraded its streaming quality.
Most importantly, though, YouTube has worked out a way to earn money from their live videos, using its newly launched Super Chat feature.
Super Chat is available to creators in more than 20 countries (and viewers in more than 40 countries). It lets any viewer buy a chat message to appear in the live-stream, highlighted in a bright colour and pinned to the top of the chat window. Viewers can pay more money to have their message stay pinned for longer – up to a maximum of five hours. YouTube describes the pinned message as “like paying for that front-row seat in the digital age: it lets any fan watching a live stream stand out from the crowd and get a creator’s attention”.
Monetisation of videos remains YouTube’s biggest trump card against rivals Facebook and Twitter. Initial indicators suggests that the Super Chat system works, reports TubeFilter, with Typical Gamer earning almost $4,000 through Super Chat donations during a 90-minute Grand Theft Auto V live-stream last month, when the system was in beta.
YouTube launches live mobile streaming
25th June 2016
The live-streaming arena is getting increasingly crowded. Facebook, Periscope and even Tumblr are all stepping up their live video game. Now, YouTube is hitting back at its rivals by launching live-streaming on the go.
The site has offered live-streaming since 2011, when they broadcast the Royal Wedding to people around the world. In 2012, they streamed Felix Baumgartner leaping from space. Since then, YouTube has continued to develop its live-streaming arm, including combining with its support for 360-degree videos, mostly notably with a live-stream in 360 from Coachella (watched by 21 million people).
Now, though, the YouTube app is getting an update so that mobile streaming will be baked right into the core mobile app: you won’t need to open any others jut the red capture button, take or select a photo to use as a thumbnail, and you can broadcast live to your fans and chat in near real time
Because it’s built into the app, YouTube’s mobile live-streaming have all the features your regular videos have – you can search for them, find them through recommendations and playlists and protect them from unauthorised uses.
“We think this will offer you an entirely new, more intimate and spontaneous way to share your experiences with your communities,” says Kurt Wilms, Product Lead, Immersive Experiences at YouTube.
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- Under the portfolio section you are provided with a nice banner in golden orange colour, where you can provide a nice catchy caption regarding your skills or the works you undertake or you can display an announcement.
- Unless you provide the latest news on fashion or photography, your site will look outdated, so post atleast one latest news on fashion or photography at the News section. You can also tag that under Glamour, street, Personal, Portrait, B&W, Nude, Wedding, Fashion and Kids.
- A blog is a the need of the hour for driving traffic to a website, so create a blog using a blog template and add links to two of your blog posts at your cross-browser compatible web template photography website created using Folio free responsive web design template.
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British banking giant Barclays Family Springboard grants first-time home buyers a half a million mortgage without deposit. The catch is, it requires a family member to give 10 per cent of the property price.
For the past decade, prices of real estate properties are increasing while there’s a weakening in the market’s capability to buy. With more banks requiring hefty down payments and deposits, not a lot of UK residents can afford to have their own house.
Barclays is attending to this problem by offering budget-friendly solutions to first-time buyers. By linking a buyer’s mortgage to a friend or family member, getting half a million financing becomes easier. Plus, there’s also good news here because, after the five-year fixed-term period, the 10 per cent will be handed back with the accumulated interest. Hence, it’s still a win-win for family members and friends of the home buyer.
Barclays Head Hannah Bernard said, “Since the launch of our Family Springboard Mortgage in 2013, we’ve been leading the way in offering more people the opportunity to step onto the property ladder earlier than they might have been able to previously.”
In an article published by LAD Bible, it is said that the 10 per cent deposit from a friend or family member will be locked away as a security, in a fixed-term savings account for five years. The interest rate for the Family Springboard is fixed at 2.95 per cent. First-time home buyers can borrow from £5,000 to £500,000 for this mortgage.
Barclays also allow mortgage plan up to 35 years, which is longer compared to the offers of other UK banks.
The Family Springboard plan is a good deal especially for individuals who don’t have enough savings to buy a house. In addition to fixed and low-interest rate, the maximum term is also longer, which is 35 years.
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“The next generation of Europe’s children are safe from toxic dental mercury,” proclaims Charlie Brown, president of Consumers for Dental Choice and the umbrella World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry.
Starting July 1, 2018, amalgam use is banned for children under the age of 15 and for pregnant or nursing women — anywhere in the vast European Union (EU) 1,2 — which includes 28 countries in all, with a population totaling more than half a billion people.
“This landmark achievement still has to be officially ratified,” Charlie says, “but all three European Union institutions, the [European] commission, the Council [of the European Union] and the European Parliament have reached consensus.”
“The ban on amalgam for children in Europe, we promise you, will reverberate in favor of the children across the world — in America North and South, in Africa, and in Asia and the Pacific,” said Brown. “The game changer that will do in amalgam is the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which requires every participating nation to act to reduce amalgam use. The Convention is expected to become legally binding in the middle of 2017.”
The hard-fought victory in Europe came after six grueling years of reports, hearings before the Commission, meetings at the Parliament, events in the national capital cities and in the E.U. capital city of Brussels and submission of testimony to a seemingly unending number of players. Civil society — the public — mobilized at a level rarely seen on an issue so intertwined between environment and health concerns. European-wide nonprofit groups brought their networks to the forefront, and were joined by nation-based environmental and patient rights’ groups from France, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain and Italy.
Ultimately, in an internet vote called by the European Commission, 88 percent of the public voted for a phase-out of amalgam as opposed to only 12 percent to keep amalgam — and voter turnout was double that of any other Minamata issue.
At the outset of the campaign in 2010, every major EU institution supported amalgam. At the end, in 2016, no major EU institution did.
Brown pays particular homage to four Europeans who led the campaign: Elena Lymberidi-Settimo from Greece; dentist Dr. Graeme Munro-Hall from the U.K.; Marie Grosman from France; and Florian Schulze from Germany.
Thank You for Supporting Mercury-Free Dentistry!
Mercury-containing amalgam is a primitive, pre-Civil War pollutant that has no place in modern dentistry. Compelling evidence shows that dental amalgams readily release mercury in the form of vapor every time you eat, drink or brush your teeth.
A single amalgam filling may release as much as 15 micrograms of mercury per day; 10 micrograms per day is average. To put that into perspective, eating mercury-tainted seafood can expose you to about 2.3 micrograms per day, and that alone was enough for scientists to call for a worldwide warning in 2006.
Brown, a twice-elected former attorney general for West Virginia, has committed nearly two decades of his life to protecting children and grownups around the world from the dangers of mercury amalgam.
Consumers for Dental Choice has been a Health Liberty partner with us since 2011, and this victory is a powerful demonstration of the impact you can have when you donate money to our Health Liberty partners.
We worked long and hard to identify these partners, and Consumers for Dental Choice is one of the most effective consumer protection organizations out there. Charlie has spearheaded the creation of an enormously dedicated and effective international team operating in dozens of countries on every continent.
I would personally like to thank all of you who donated to this cause earlier this year and in years’ past. Your financial support is what makes these kinds of victories possible. Yes, you CAN make a difference in other people’s lives.
Next Steps for Europe and Elsewhere
Next, each of the 28 European countries must submit a plan for how they are going to reduce amalgam use in the remainder of the population. The most vulnerable, the children, are now protected from the dangers of amalgam, but in all reality, amalgam should not be placed in anyone, of any age or gender.
These plans are due by July 1, 2019, and by then, Charlie suspects most countries will opt to phase out amalgam entirely.
As for the United States and Canada, now that the entire EU is taking a strong stand to protect the health of children and pregnant/nursing women, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada will be pushed to reconsider their stance.
So far, they’ve both chosen to protect amalgam producers and the profits of pro-mercury dentists.
However, while the EU situation will turn up the heat on these agencies, Charlie urges all consumers everywhere to refuse to do business with any dentists who still use mercury amalgam in their practices, because consumer pressure is the fastest way to eliminate the practice.
EPA Finalizes Rule Restricting Dentists’ Mercury Discharges
In related good news, on December 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule restricting dentists’ mercury discharges.
After more than a decade of debating the issue and an additional five years of delays, the agency finally finalized requirements for dentists (placing or removing amalgam) to install amalgam separators to prevent mercury from being flushed down the drain, entering municipal waste water treatment facilities and being haphazardly released into the environment.
Dental offices are “the largest source of mercury in municipal wastewater, the largest consumer use and also the largest reservoir of mercury in use today,” said Michael Bender, director of the Vermont-based Mercury Policy Project and a strong supporter of the World Alliance for Mercury-free Dentistry.
He called the separators, which the EPA estimates will cost dentists about $800 per year to operate, “a practical, affordable and available technology for capturing mercury.” As reported by E&E News reporter Gabriel Dunsmith:3
“EPA pegs total discharge from dentists’ offices at 5.1 tons annually. The new rule will enforce the use of amalgam separators, which capture mercury before it is discharged.
The technology will eliminate dental mercury discharge, the agency said, in addition to 5.3 tons of other waste metals. In a fact sheet, EPA said its new rule is a ‘common sense solution to managing mercury that would otherwise be released to air, land, and water.’“
The Fight Continues for an Amalgam-Free World
Seeing the EU decision as a springboard, Consumers for Dental Choice and the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry have launched a campaign to ban mercury amalgam for every child everywhere.
“We target 2020 as victory year for the world’s children,” said Brown. “This victory for Europe’s children will lead us to for the children of Asia, Africa and America North and South. Amalgam belongs only in museums that feature failed medical strategies.“
As noted by Lymberidi-Settimo, Zero Mercury Campaign project coordinator with the European Environmental Bureau:4 With this agreement Europe takes an important step toward returning to world leadership in implementing the Minamata Convention. These steps toward a phase-out of dental amalgam will now resonate across the world.”
Conspiracy of Silence Has Finally Been Broken
As previously explained by Charlie, there’s been a decades’ long conspiracy of silence in the dental community, and for good reason. No patient in their right mind wants amalgams in their mouth once they understand that half of it is toxic mercury, and so it was kept a secret.
There was even a gag order on dentists preventing them from informing their patients that amalgam contained mercury, and dentists who dared speak out about amalgams risked losing their license for doing so.
This is why amalgams have misleadingly been called “silver fillings” — a description based on their color rather than the actual composition of the material, 50 percent of which is mercury, NOT silver. Not only do amalgams leach mercury into your system, they also increase the likelihood of your teeth cracking and requiring additional dental work later on.
For consumers, dental patients and dental workers, there is no advantage to amalgam — none whatsoever. It isn’t even a modern filling technologically. One group, however, does benefit: the “drill, fill and bill” dentists who cleverly make more money per chair per day doing assembly line dentistry. It’s past time for these polluters to switch to mercury-free dentistry, and it’s time too for their patients to either insist on mercury-free fillings or head out the door to another dentist.
What the pro-mercury dentists are not telling patients is that dentists are making money again on the back end. Being a metal that expands and contracts, amalgam can crack teeth and are not at all (like composites and ionomers) tooth-friendly. So amalgam costs us a lot more than composite once we factor environmental costs and future tooth restoration costs, or either one of those.
Composite materials are only about 20 percent more expensive than amalgam, and on small cavities there’s no difference in price. Some materials, such as ionomers, are actually less expensive than amalgam. The conspiracy of silence kept consumer knowledge at bay for a long time. Fortunately, Zogby polls shows the number of people who know amalgam is mercury has doubled in the last eight years. And, as predicted, once they know it, they don’t want it.
Are Your Amalgams Causing Health Problems?
Dental mercury fans the flames of inflammation, which is a key factor in most chronic disease. It also impairs your body’s ability to detoxify. You may be particularly vulnerable to the toxic effects of mercury if your immune system is in any way compromised, or if you are exposed to other toxins, in which case mercury has a tendency to become even more toxic.
General symptoms of mercury poisoning can easily be overlooked or misdiagnosed. If you have any of the following symptoms or a combination, you might want to have yourself screened for heavy metal toxicity:
|Impairment of vision, hearing or speech, including light sensitivity
|Lack of motor coordination
|Muscle twitching and/or tremors
|Itching or burning
|Skin discoloration (red nose, cheeks or lips)
|Elevated heart rate
|High blood pressure
|Mood swings, nervousness, anxiety, or irritability
Important Information About Amalgam Removal
For those of you who have mercury fillings, I recommend having them very carefully removed by a competent biological dentist who follows professional protocols for amalgam removal. It’s VERY important to have it done correctly. When amalgams are removed, a large amount of mercury is released, and if the proper precautions aren’t taken, your body can absorb a massive dose of mercury that can lead to acute kidney problems.
I experienced this myself more than 20 years ago when I had my amalgams removed by a non-biological dentist. Biological dentists, on the other hand, are well aware of these dangers. Some of the steps that need to be taken to keep you and your dentist safe during amalgam removal include:
|Providing you with an alternative air source and instructing you not to breathe through your mouth
|Putting a rubber dam in your mouth so you don’t swallow or inhale any toxins, and using a high-volume evacuator near the tooth at all times to evacuate the mercury vapor
|Using a cold-water spray to minimize mercury vapors
|Washing your mouth out immediately after the fillings have been removed (the dentist should also change gloves after the removal)
|Immediately cleaning your protective wear and face once the fillings are removed
|Using room air purifiers
By Refusing to Cover Composite Materials, Insurance Companies Impose Great Harm
Disturbingly, many insurance policies still refuse to pay for composite fillings. Others that do cover composite fillings will only pay up to the cost of an amalgam, leaving you to pay the difference. As a result, people who have dental insurance are actually more likely to get amalgam than those paying out of pocket.5
When insurance companies refuse to fully pay for mercury-free composite fillings for all teeth, they harm more than your pocketbook. They harm:
- Your health: Dental amalgam releases neurotoxic mercury vapor into your body. Children, the unborn and the hypersensitive are especially vulnerable to the toxic effects of mercury. Amalgam also requires the removal of healthy tooth tissue, thereby weakening tooth structure and increasing the risk of cracked teeth — leading to higher dental bills later.
- The environment: Dental amalgam is the largest source of mercury pollution in the U.S. Once amalgam’s elemental mercury reaches the environment, it can convert to methylmercury, which can contaminate the fish we eat. Mercury pollution can cause health problems, especially for children and the unborn, whose brain and nervous systems are still developing.
- Your dental office: Dental amalgam can contaminate dental workplaces with mercury, which exposes dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, front office staff and visiting patients to this toxin. Due to this constant exposure, dental professionals — many of whom are women of childbearing age — have been found to have higher systemic mercury levels than the general population.
Demand Your Choice
Today, about 50 percent of American dentists offer mercury-free dentistry, up from 3 percent 20 years ago. To accelerate change in the U.S., Consumers for Dental Choice is urging all American consumers to demand mercury-free dentistry — both from your dentist and from your insurance company. If they refuse, switch dentists; switch insurance.
At present, many insurance companies, including Delta Dental, Aetna, Equitable and Humana typically will pay only for amalgam in your molars, even though composite, not amalgam, has become the standard and mainstream filling material in North America. And, since mercury-free dentists — again, about half of all dentists in the U.S. — will not give you an amalgam filling anywhere in your mouth, the insurance company profits handsomely since you then have to pay the bill out-of-pocket even though you’re insured! As previously noted by Brown:
“They sell an artificially low-price policy to get you in. That’s a bait and switch. It’s time to hold all of them accountable … Challenge your insurance company; demand your claim be paid, and work with your mercury-free dentist to do that. We have the paperwork if you push the ‘Demand Your Choice’ button … We can change this from the grassroots up. We’re not going to wait on the FDA … We’re going to simply change the market.”
What’s Lurking in Your Silver Fillings?
It’s estimated that 75 percent of Americans are ignorant about that fact that amalgam fillings are actually 50 percent mercury, and this is no accident. The American Dental Association (ADA) popularized the deceptive term “silver fillings” so consumers would think amalgam is made mainly of silver when actually it has twice as much mercury as silver.
Mercury is an incredibly potent neurotoxin; it doesn’t take much to cause serious damage because it’s an absolute poison. If you were to take the amount of mercury in a typical thermometer and put it in a small lake, that lake would be closed down due to environmental hazards. Yet, amounts much higher than that are readily put into your mouth if you receive a “silver” amalgam dental filling, as the majority of material in the filling is actually mercury.
Download your free copy of “Measurably Misleading” and learn how the FDA and dental industry are misleading consumers and why that’s bad for American families and our planet.
Help Support Mercury-Free Dentistry
We believe in inspiring progress — and nowhere is the progress more evident than the work of Consumers for Dental Choice and its Campaign for Mercury-Free Dentistry. So consider donating your funds where you know it will get results.
Consumers for Dental Choice takes the Holistic Approach to Advocacy. You wouldn’t go to a traditional dentist who uses mercury amalgam fillings. So why would you go to a traditional activist to fight for mercury-free dentistry? That’s why so many people, including myself, support Consumers for Dental Choice’s holistic approach to advocacy.
Resources to Help You Find a Biological Dentist
The following organizations can help you to find a mercury-free, biological dentist:
- Consumers for Dental Choice
- Dental Amalgam Mercury Solutions (DAMS). E-mail them at: [email protected] or call 651-644-4572 for an information packet
- Holistic Dental Association
- Huggins Applied Healing
- International Academy of Biological Dentistry & Medicine (IABDM)
- International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)
- International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists
- Talk International
Let’s Help Consumers for Dental Choice Get the Funding They Deserve
Consumers for Dental Choice and its leader Charlie Brown continue their full-court-press campaign to bring mercury-free dentistry to the U.S. and worldwide. If you wish to stay informed, I encourage you to follow them on Facebook; and if you wish to stay informed by receiving their announcements, you can sign up by CLICKING HERE.
You can help stop dental mercury today! Please consider a donating to Consumers for Dental Choice, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating mercury-free dentistry. To contribute, please click the Campaign For Mercury Free Dentistry image below.
- 1, 4 EEB.org December 8, 2016 (PDF)
- 2 PR Newswire December 8, 2016
- 3 EEnews.net December 16, 2016
- 5 Journal of the American Dental Association 2011;142;622-632
About the author:
Born and raised in the inner city of Chicago, IL, Dr. Joseph Mercola is an osteopathic physician trained in both traditional and natural medicine. Board-certified in family medicine, Dr. Mercola served as the chairman of the family medicine department at St. Alexius Medical Center for five years, and in 2012 was granted fellowship status by the American College of Nutrition (ACN).
While in practice in the late 80s, Dr. Mercola realized the drugs he was prescribing to chronically ill patients were not working. By the early 90s, he began exploring the world of natural medicine, and soon changed the way he practiced medicine.
In 1997 Dr. Mercola founded Mercola.com, which is now routinely among the top 10 health sites on the internet. His passion is to transform the traditional medical paradigm in the United States. “The existing medical establishment is responsible for killing and permanently injuring millions of Americans… You want practical health solutions without the hype, and that’s what I offer.”
Recommended articles by Dr. Joseph Mercola:
- Real Rehabilitation – The Benefits of Organic Gardening in Prisons
- Basic Yoga Moves to Improve Balance, Mood and Flexibility
- Medical Errors: Still the Third Leading Cause of Death
- Battered Bees and the Threat to Our Food Supply
- The Biggest Cause of Anxiety and Depression is Traumatic Life Events
- Zika: Brazil Admits It’s Not the Virus
- Plants Are Smarter Than You Think
- Scientific Links Between Processed Foods and Depression
- How Sugar Harms Your Brain Health and Drives Alzheimer’s Epidemic
- The Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
- Can a Hug a Day Keep Infection Away?
- The Magic Healing Power of Mushrooms
- The Science of Healing Thoughts
- Caring for an Aging or Dying Pet – What You Need to Know (and Some Help with Your Grief)
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With a 12 – 13 hour cruise ahead of us on somewhat choppy waters, the thought of motion sickness skips across my mind. It shouldn’t be a problem, I reason. After all, before leaving on my small-ship cruise, I had the foresight to check in with my travel doc who recommended wearing a Transderm Scopolamine patch as a preventative measure.
I’ve worn one throughout our cruise ever since our first night aboard the MV Evolution when our crew welcomed us with a Grasshopper cocktail toast, followed by dinner with a first course of pea soup. Something about the green theme made me decide to wear the patch – just in case. Why flirt with the outside possibility of seasickness?
Besides, imagine how different our world would be today had Charles Darwin given in to his dread of motion sickness. If he could handle his trip on the small-ship H.M.S. Beagle, I can cope with my apprehension. At least I have the patch and dramamine.
As I head into the dining room for dinner, I feel fine but my intuition is on high alert. One look at the set tables is enough for me to decide that I’m not that hungry. Instead, I decide to call it an early night.
For the next several hours, I’m one with our ship as it rocks back and forth, back and forth. I feel my body pulling the boat back to center with each rising crest. It seems the confluence of warm and cold ocean currents that contribute to the diverse marine life in the Galapagos, can also play havoc with sensitive stomachs. While mine feels at risk throughout the night, the good news is that’s as bad as it gets. The patch does the trick. Crisis averted.
In the morning when I make my apologies for missing out on dinner, I’m greeted with knowing nods and smiles. Not to worry. As it turns out, only a handful of passengers had shown up for our gourmet meal. Ah. . . When I express my regret that our chef had worked hard to prepare dinner for so few of us, the response I got was: “He’s used to it.”
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Black Photography Commission: Black Lives Matter
Manoel Bolutife Akure’s striking photography series captures the historic Bristol BLM protest in June.
A new generation of Black photographers are sharing their work on Rife. All of them have a distinctive style and way of approaching their work. We’re kicking off with a series of photographs shot by Manoel Bolutife Akure (@man0gram) from the Black Lives Matter Protest in Bristol city centre on June 6th 2020.
Tell us about yourself and your work as a photographer.
I am a 20-year-old creative freelancer and entrepreneur from the Bristol/Bath region. I have been working as a fulltime freelance photographer, cinematographer, editor, graphic designer, and artist for over a year now, and for over three years part-time. I have always been passionate about expression through art and using art as a form of therapy and activism. I want to use art to challenge notions and ideals that might be damaging to individuals. I also often use music to explore my personal battle with mental health issues as a teenager and the ongoing struggle for control and healing of my mind. The latest big project I have been involved in has been supporting the BLM movement and raising money for charity with a photo of me that was taken while I was on the plinth during the Bristol protest on June 7th, raising over £10,000 for SARI (a Bristol-based charity that supports victims of racial injustice).
Tell us more about the photos from the Black Lives Matter protest.
This series is one of my favourites because I felt a duty to document those moments. They will go down in history, and I couldn’t think of a better way to use my gift but to capture and build a visual story of a day that impacted so many around the world. It was extremely emotional. As a black man documenting it, I felt like finally people were standing with me, and emotionally I was moved that the crowds of people there all marched of their own accord to acknowledge the injustice that exists around us and say ‘enough is enough’. I used black and white because sometimes it is important to capture the figures without being distracted by the colour of their jacket or their hat but really be drawn into what is happening in the frame. It was a day that I will never forget, not just because it changed the lives of so many, but it altered the course of my life.
What are you interested in photographing and why?
I love photographing people in their natural habitat, as naturally as I can, because I love playing the role of a fly on the wall. I want to give insight into people’s lives without affecting them or their reactions or expressions as individuals. I also love shooting portraits and projects covering social, religious, economic, and political spheres.
What is your favourite thing to photograph?
Documenting my friends and families, capturing frames that best represent the moment, and being able to remember some great moments in their fullness. I specifically love grabbing candids, when there is no regard for the camera.
What’s next for you?
I hope to be able to start conversations on the back of photos and enhance positive narratives and messages through my art. I also want to use my work to empower and shed light on individuals who deserve attention, like local artists, and individuals that I interview on my podcasts and work with through my other art forms. I would love to start cultivating those conversations within an exhibition space and start taking on an educational approach for the sake of the generation of artists after me, and make sure I give back to a space that has given so much to me.
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Archbishop Emeritus, Rev. Thomas Menamparampil of the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Guwahati was the Chief Guest and the Provincial of Sisters of the Cross Sr. Annie Varghese the Guest of Honor in presence of well-wishers on Saturday 24th October 2020 launched a web portal. This is of the Women Development Centre, Guwahati an NGO working in North East India. .This will provide information on all activities undertaken through projects/schemes for women, girls, youths, farmers, differently able persons and also for whomever WDC working in serving the needy society.
Rev. Bishop in his launching address said that our knowledge of understanding the need of the community, difficulties/issues especially of the vulnerable what make us to serve with satisfaction in whatever we do in name of God. Above all values taught by our teachings remains firmly than the content that we learnt, must lead to enlighten society, give and take culture where world will notice through the web. He appreciated the team of WDC and sisters of the cross for the selfless efforts without profit & launched the web portal.
At the onset of this website portal Sr. Annie the Provincial extended her heartiest greetings, congratulations and best wishes to Director Sr. Betsy Devasia, Sr. Laisa the animator of the community and Team together with all the sisters for the efforts in keeping with the signs of the times by using this technology to make known the vision and mission of the Congregation. It will continue to communicate through the news and visuals regarding the activities of the WDC in various aspects. She asked God to bless the good work and guide the team constantly
Shri Alakesh Choudhary the Web designer cum Asst. Professor Testo Collage, Nagaland explained the features of extremely well laid out the availability in the web portal. He also requested all to log on to the user ID http://wdcngo.org.in to access information on different programs offered by the organization. Ms. Bhagyawati Bhuyan Project Director supervised the process and concluded the event with vote of Thanks
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So you have a meeting coming up with a client - amazing! Hopefully, this is a positive experience for you and results in a continued relationship between you both. Client meetings can be a daunting experience, especially if you’re starting out in the freelancing world and don't have much experience in note-taking. Did you know that taking meeting notes is not just for project managers or those working on an engineering team? Rather, meeting note-taking is an underrated skill that is highly beneficial not only for people working regular jobs but also for freelancers, too.
Whether it’s merely a brainstorming session, an interview with a client (or potential one), or simply a team meeting with team members, taking meeting notes on what happened is vital. It will help you understand the task at hand before the next meeting, as well as provide you with the necessary documentation for the meeting minutes when you need to review the meeting details. So, how do you take great client meeting notes? Here are INDY's top tips for writing better meeting notes and mastering your own project management.
Take notes before the meeting
Preparing a meeting agenda is key to taking effective meeting notes. It doesn't have to take long but it will ensure that you will perform at your best when meeting with your client and other team members. This will help especially if you aren’t that experienced in note-taking or writing meeting minutes, or if this is a new client. Create a meeting outline, or meeting agenda, that includes these important points for your next meeting:
- The meeting date
- The meeting purpose so that everyone is on the same page
- Who the meeting is with and team size
- Any key points for discussion from a previous meeting
- Any deadlines discussed and the due date
- Any action items discussed along with a due date
- What needs to be accomplished during the meeting.
We would also recommend you take the time to prepare any questions you might have ahead of time and include these in all your meeting notes. This will keep you organized when with the client, as well as ensure you feel comfortable in the meeting. Always review the key points after the meeting so you understand your own meeting notes, the action items, the next steps, all the due dates and write them up in the meeting minutes to give out to meeting attendees.
Don’t take down every detail
Word-for-word meeting notes aren’t necessary. Instead, focus on the key points and phrases that will help you clearly understand what was being said at the time. Just remember to record information, keeping the sentences short and to the point, so you can write up the meeting minutes later from your own notes. Here are a few ways to do this.
- Use bullet points instead of full sentences.
- Prioritize action items and next steps by identifying them numerically.
- If recording information straight onto your laptop, add links at the same time and even share your meeting notes document in a Google doc with the tag participants option. Any form of basic notes that work for you will help with your meeting minutes and follow-up.
- If you need anyone to repeat a key phrase, simply ask - don’t be afraid to request clarification so you can take clear meeting notes. It is important that you and those in the team meeting, or client meeting, are on the same page, recording the important discussions, key information, taking notes and making sure your meeting notes reflect this.
Other examples of taking notes that are important during a meeting are action items. Having action items written down will make sure you have all the important key points noted down and don't drop the ball in the future. Taking meeting notes ensures you and your client know what needs to be done after the meeting has concluded.
Keep your notes organized and focused
Your meeting notes, and meeting agenda, need to focus on the actions required from them so try and organize them in this way. As a note-taker, record action items as they come up rather than after the meeting so you don’t lose time trying to remember what was said. Remember the key points and record exactly what was said. Make a to-do list. Be sure to write down all actionable key information from the meeting, including decisions, recommendations and follow-ups. Good notes are important. If it helps to reinforce your memory, write out the meeting notes in your own words. After the meeting, put the actionable items into a CRM. This can either be your own personal one or one that is shared with your client or team members. Record all the necessary discussion points from your meeting time, including the key details, key ideas, key insights, tasks and deadlines or due dates, and a follow-up schedule so that it is clear. Always be sure to record what is due and expected of you as a team member. This will also help you to manage your projects. You can share your meeting notes, or meeting minutes, with your client, providing them with a brief summary of what was discussed. Even if they are handwritten notes, INDY offers an assortment of meetings notes templates, as well as a meeting minutes template, for you to choose from to help you manage projects.
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The key takeaways here are taking meeting notes and recording all the relevant information is a vital skill when freelancing to remember the important details. Note-taking is a key project management tool and can be used for any kind of meeting, from an informal meeting to a more formal one. By following these steps, you can ensure that your meetings go smoothly because you have prepared an outline ahead of time, noted any necessary questions and the relevant due dates, taken the right kind of meeting notes and followed up the meeting by putting all deadlines into a CRM. It pays to be organized at all times when freelancing, especially when having a formal or informal meeting with a client or team members. Whatever note-taking method you choose, just remember to record all discussion items and key topics discussed, always be on the same page as your client, and you are on your way to better meetings. Be sure to check out our meeting notes templates, meeting minutes template and meeting note planners on INDY.
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October 2010 - current
October 2010 – current
A bespoke programme of innovation training for South Lanarkshire Council
IRISS aims to help create a world-class social services sector to enable positive outcomes for people who access Scotland’s social services.
Snook are working with IRISS to design a program that aims to support and enable individuals to think creatively, insightfully and strategically to develop successful and innovative services that deliver tangible benefits for service users and helps build outcome focussed solutions.
The project will provide practical tools and approaches for application during the whole innovation process, which include idea generation and project development up to delivery.
We are introducing staff to new concepts of innovation and teaching them the skills they need to innovate. Alongside this, Snook will design a coaching component, which will help staff develop how they think and act.
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Bulls Financial group is a financial firm committed to helping you achieve balanced money, balanced life. Offering a full suite of financial services at the home office located in Temple, Texas, and by appointment in Waco and Cedar Park, Texas. With 23 years of history, continuity planning, and strong financials, we can assure you that we are here for the long haul regardless of market ups and downs. Having an affiliation as a Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pro for 17 years, we strive in always educating our clients to meet their financial goals. Bulls Financial Group follows a Fiduciary Focus because we take your trust seriously by always putting your best interest first. Our plans will include: Establishing S.M.A.R.T. Goals, Attaining Knowledge and P.R.O.S.P.E.R., and Taking Action that is P.O.W.E.R.F.U.L.
If your business isn't here, contact us today to get listed!
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We offer the best Affordable Business Websites
Once you get through our no hassle sales process, we get started fast. What makes us the top web design for startups is simple. You work directly with our project managers and developers in real time while getting access to our huge library of assets.
First, We start by setting up a virtual meeting with our project manager. After answering a few simple questions about your business and preferences we get started.
Second, choose from over 1000 different design options. We build all of our websites from scratch, however, in over to save time, we have you choose a design, and follow spacing, fonts, colors, and layout.
Third, You provide us with content and images. If your a startup and you don’t have access to many images, you can choose any image from our library 1.5 million stock photos, royalty free.
Last, our in house team of developers rock out your website and get it out fast! Once we are done, we send it over for approval. When you give us the thumbs up, we can launch it within 48 hours.
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Wisconsin is a place where water works, so it makes sense the state was well represented at the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC), the largest annual conference for water professionals, which was held in Chicago this week. WEDC cohosted the Global Center area with The Water Council, a water technology hub based in Milwaukee with a mission of driving freshwater innovation and advancing water stewardship around the world; about a dozen Wisconsin companies exhibited at the show.
A Monday afternoon panel illustrated Wisconsin’s status as a global water hub. Dean Amhaus, president and CEO of The Water Council, talked to Andrew Gralton, chief marketing officer at Milwaukee-based Clearwater Industries, about the joint venture The Water Council helped broker between Clearwater and SIGMA DAF Clarifiers, a Spanish water treatment company looking for a U.S. partner. The Water Council was able to connect the two companies through its memorandum of understanding with the Catalan Water Partnership in Spain’s Catalonia region, one of five MOUs it has with European water organizations. Karen Frost, vice president of economic development and innovation at The Water Council; Beverley Ferrara, The Water Council’s European representative; and Francisco Carrillo, WEDC’s international business development director, also participated.
The international networking didn’t end with WEFTEC. As the show wrapped up, The Water Council escorted representatives of companies located in the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Canada and Japan to Milwaukee for a business development event. The Water Council also hosted representatives of the Korea Water Cluster at its headquarters at the Global Water Center before WEFTEC began. Wisconsin has a strong and growing reputation around the world for its leadership in water innovation.
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Vintage Wedding Dance Songs
Vintage weddings are beautiful and uber cool, with a sense of glamour and elegance. Music from the iconic jazz and swing eras will enhance your vintage vibe. To infuse classic charm into your big day, you’ll need tunes that transport you and your guests to a time gone by. Using vintage wedding dance songs that compliment the era is a great way to enhance your vintage themed wedding. Great music choices are essential to enhance the atmosphere and capture the ambience of the time. Slip on your flapper dress or grab your panama hat, imagine you’re in Downton Abbey, Great Gatsby or Bugsy Malone, book your wedding dance lessons and let’s hit the vintage dance floor!
Vintage Wedding Dance Song Collection
The Vintage Classic Wedding Songs
At Last by Etta James – This song was recorded in 1960. The beat is amazing for first dances, which is why it’s one of our most requested first wedding dance songs. Lyrically, it’s appropriate for any couple who felt it took a long time to meet each other. However, in recently years this song has become popular for a different reason. For many, the words reflect the delays caused to engaged couples by the Covid pandemic, which according to The Guardian was an estimated 320,000 postponed weddings.
Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You by Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons – A sixties classic! It has a memorable, uplifting key change, which means your dance can be slow and romantic, then fast and energised within one track. This is a real crowd pleaser, so it’s great for getting wedding guests into the party mood!
Moonlight Serenade by Glenn Miller – This iconic instrumental arrangement from the 1930s oozes vintage sentiment. Nostalgic and beautiful, it’s ideal as background music or slow dance at the end of the night.
Moon River by Andy Williams – So elegant! Amy, the founder of Wedding Day Dance UK, chose this for her own first dance. They kept it classic with a simple waltz, which perfectly complimented their song and wedding venue, which was a Georgian Manor House. Bizarrely, the weekend before her wedding, Amy was watching the Sunday night Strictly results show, when she was surprised to hear Bruce Forsyth announce that Andy Williams was going to sing Moonriver! If you’d like to watch it, here’s a link, but beware, it’s old and very pixelated! Andy Williams singing Moonriver on Strictly
Let There Be Love by Nat King Cole – We love the lyrics of this smooth piano tune. It’s opulent yet simple and there is great scope for interesting choreography.
Cheek To Cheek by Fred Astaire – From the 1930’s movie ‘Top Hat’, this is lyrically perfect for a lively, romantic first wedding dance.
What A Wonderful World by Louise Armstrong – A deep and meaningful 1960’s favourite. The lyrics describe being positive for a better future, which is a great sentiment for your first dance and indeed, your entire wedding day.
We Have All The Time In The World by Louis Armstrong – This song is actually from the 1920’s, but it was made famous in the 1960’s James Bond film, ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ – and then in the Guiness adverts!
The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra – This one is always popular, this couples choosing it year after year, as it’s so romantic, a true first dance classic.
The Vintage Cover Wedding Songs
Come Fly With Me by Michael Buble – We love this uplifting vintage jazz number! This is a cover of Frank Sinatra’s classic, but we think this version feels fresher.
It Don’t Mean A Thing by Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett – A 1930’s swing classic! It’s been covered by so many artists, but this version feels current and the orchestra is fabulous. Lady Gaga and Tony sound incredible together, they actually recorded a whole album of swing classics Listen to Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett’s album Cheek To Cheek
The Vintage Surprise Wedding Songs
Charleston – This was HUGE in the Roaring Twenties. It’s jolly and fun, everyone will be energised and smiling. If you are thinking about an upbeat vintage first dance, it doesn’t get better than this.
Doop Doop by Doop – Who didn’t love this in the mid 90s? This bizarre Charleston-esque floor filler will flood your dance floor with guests, all attempting their best swivel! If you like this song, also listen to DJ Maurice & Daim Vega’s re-mix version.
Let’s Face The Music And Dance by Nat King Cole – Ideal for couples who don’t take themselves too seriously, seeing as the opening line is ‘there may be trouble ahead’. It’s from the 1930’s and has a sense of tounge-in-cheek fun.
The Modern Vintage Wedding Songs
These songs are TOTAL game changers! It’s a stroke of genius to take a modern, recent hit and sing it in a vintage style. They sounds incredible and are perfect for vintage weddings, as your guests will really enjoy the familiarity of the lyrics, with the vintage twist. As all the songs are recorded recently, there is no old-skool crackle. Choosing these songs is a clever way to bring your vintage wedding bang up to date.
My favourite is Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox. They sing a huge range of songs ‘todays hits yesterday’ and the videos are great to see, as their hair, make up, outfits and instruments are authentic to the vintage vibe and it’s very cool to see!
Recorded music is great, but you can’t beat the atmosphere of a live singer! Paula Marie is a
How To Style Your Vintage Wedding
For an amazing vintage wedding, you will need more than just fabulous music to set the scene. Your wedding venue is the most influential aspect of your day, so the type of building you choose can literally become part of the decoration. You might like to consider manor houses or hotels built in the Victorian or Edwardian era. Vintage weddings work well in marquees, as they are a blank canvas and totally flexible. However, the options are endless and there is no limit to the type of venue that could be ideal for a vintage wedding. The next step is to consider the detail inside your venue. Many venues will be fully furnished, but if the vibe isn’t right, you can hire vintage style furniture and decor. We love the weddings that Sandra at Fabulous Functions styles, so we asked if she could share some vintage wedding expertise and this is what she said!
“You love the idea of having a vintage theme for your wedding but not sure where to start. Begin by deciding on the era you want to use as inspiration for your theme and décor.
The 20s Think flapper dresses and jazz
The 30s Era of The Great Gatsby – Think glitz and glamour
The 50s -60 was the rock and roll era also classic retro chic
The 60s and 70’s think flower power and bold bright prints
You get the picture! Perhaps a relation has a wedding dress from your era? Will they gift it to you? Can you carry out some alterations to bring it up to date while keeping the essence of the era?
Then look to the stationery to carry on the theme, can you create your stationery suite to echo the era you have chosen? Think along the lines of the Gatsby era with geometric shapes, black and gold.
You may make great finds in charity shops, perhaps look to vintage themed decanters to hold your centrepiece flowers. Interesting glassware as focus props for the guest tables.
Enjoy carefully curating your look and above all have fun!”
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Italian destination wedding in Lake Como with lilac flowers
We love hearing the personal stories that make a wedding totally unique to you. At Serena and Nik's stunning destination wedding in Lake Como, the groom's dad read a poem written on a wedding ceremony program from his own wedding exactly 47 years ago. How wonderful to have such a special keepsake!
Serena and Nik planned their spectacular two-day event in the luxurious Italian resort, starting with a 'Crazy Rich Asians' inspired rehearsal dinner at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo followed by a stunning flower-filled wedding at Villa Balbiano. The wedding had a lilac theme (the bride's favourite color) featuring the groom’s favorite flower, gypsophila. Floral designers Il Profumo dei Fiori created a sumptuous ceremony installation, featuring hydrangea, roses and gypsophila in a dreamy palette of ivory, blush, lilac and lime green.
The reception set up in the villa gardens took on a magical fairytale feel, with outdoor chandeliers and a circular floral installation that framed the happy couple. A lavish centrepiece full of the bride's favourite lilac flowers ran down the middle of a banquet style table, exquisitely laid with cut glassware and pretty lace plates. "At the dinner, my father surprised and impressed us all by singing an Italian song - Santa Lucia - in Chinese, and I couldn't resist singing along with him," said bride Serena. "It's such a special memory of a simply wonderful day."
Photographer: Bottega 53 | Planner: Exclusive Italy Weddings | Venue: Villa Balbiano | Floral: Il Profumo dei Fiori | Wedding Gown: Pnina Tornai via Kleinfeld | Rings: Tiffany | Diamond necklace: Sotheby’s | | Shoes: Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik and Kate Spade | Groom’s Attire: Bespoke tuxedo by Brioni and Brunello Cucinelli | Stationary: Rachel Zuch Design | Caterer: Class Eventi | Boat: Como Classic Boats | Videographer: Bordoni Films
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Due to some great efforts by the American Lung Association and similar health organization over the last few decades, people have generally accepted the connection between lung cancer and cigarette smoking.
Although this has been significant to society and has helped push down rates of smoking and cancer, there’s still more education and awareness that’s needed about this type of cancer.
For one thing, word needs to spread that it isn’t just smokers who can be diagnosed with lung cancers. Some people who have been smoking for years don’t have any health problems, and some people who have never taken a puff in their life may be diagnosed with some types of lung cancer. Environmental conditions may contribute to an increased cancer risk, and there are other factors as well.
Various health organizations encourage people to learn about lung cancer, especially some of the risk factors. After all, with many cancers, prevention is key, as well as early treatment. The sooner treatment can begin the higher the survival rate. The opposite is true too: if cancer is discovered when it’s already advanced, the likelihood of beating it is slimmer.
With lung cancer, there are some possible indicators that this cancer may be present. Even though some symptoms might be unrelated – a cough, for instance can be a sign of many health conditions – when added together with other common symptoms, it may encourage a provider to want to look in the direction of lung cancer or other cancers.
General education is vital.
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the second most-common cancer for men and women, and the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. About 1 in 5 cancer deaths are due to some type of lung cancer.
Prostate cancer is still the most common cancer for men, and breast cancer is the most common for women, but both of these have a lower mortality rate.
Recent data shows that there are 127,070 deaths from lung cancer, including 59,910 women and 67,160 men, and about 238,340 cases diagnosed each year.
Any age can be diagnosed with lung cancer but it is more common for older people – the average age for diagnosis is 70.
Smoking does play a role: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that it is a factor in about 80 percent of lung cancers. It also develops in about 20 percent of smokers. Smokers are also likely to increase their risk of other cancers in the body, not just the lungs.
That still leaves other non-smokers or past smokers: research into smoking has shown that one’s risk increases after each cigarette, but the longer someone goes without smoking, the more their overall health improves.
Even if someone doesn’t directly smoke but spends time near smokers, they can still be susceptible to health risks. This can include everything from being in a car with someone who smokes to having a roommate or co-worker who smokes indoors.
Other risk factors include family history of lung cancer and cancer in general, plus overall physical and mental health. Being around carcinogens can also increase the risk, everything from being part of a fire crew that deals with smoke regularly to heavy metal contamination. Radon, a clear, invisible gas, also may increase the risk of cancer.
Diet also plays a role, especially since a healthier diet can have all sorts of benefits, and an unhealthy diet can include various carcinogens or artificial flavorings and colors.
Cancer signs to look for
Some people may feel fine and still be diagnosed with lung cancer. Others may begin to show some of the possible symptoms, including:
- A chronic cough that doesn’t seem to improve.
- Increasing amounts of frequencies having difficulty catching one’s breath.
- Chest pain
- Coughing up blood, even in small amounts
- Increased fatigue
- Increased headaches
- Rapid weight loss
Providers are encouraged to be familiar with these different symptoms, and then consider various testing methods, including the LDCT screening.
Whether or not cancer is formally detected, a provider also can share tips about methods to stop smoking since doing so can boost health dramatically.
One option for non-smokers includes gum, which a provider can prescribe.
Fall is a good time to start increasing what you know about lung cancer. People are heading inside more now that summer is over and may have more time on their hands.
The month of November has been designated Lung Cancer Awareness Month, an annual observance that was made official in 2022.
It’s a time where everyone is encouraged to learn more about what the condition is, and how to get assistance if they need it, or what sort of preventative methods are available.
This year’s theme of the Lung Initiative is “Hope,” and invites people to give what they can to promote further efforts into cures.
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In light of the ongoing outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease we have been asked if there will be any changes to our worship services over the coming weeks.
Current guidance from the National Church is that there should be no requirement to cancel or change worshipping practices. This includes sharing the bread and wine during communion.
However, individually we should all be following best-hygiene practices. This is especially relevant for those who lead communion or serve coffee at the end of the service.
If you feel unwell or have any concerns speak to someone at the NHS 111 service. We would also ask if that you do not attend services if you feel unwell.
For further information please read the leaflet provided by the National Church.
If there are any changes to this advice in the future we will update you via this platform and our Facebook page.
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Roku HD review, Netflix digital video player
Roku was kind enough to send us their Roku HD digital video player to review. This player was also originally referred to as the Netflix player by Roku. The Roku “set top box” allows you to view streaming internet video on your TV, bridging the gap between the living room and the internet.
The Roku HD player currently supports the Netflix Instant Viewing service and the Amazon Video On Demand service. Over 50,000 TV episodes & films are available to watch instantly using the supported services. Amazon VOD was recently added via a firmware update, so we are hoping that additional services will be supported in the future as well (Hulu & YouTube please!).
Let’s take a look at the devices specifications.
Roku HD review: player specifications
Networking: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) with WEP, WPA, and WPA2 support 10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
Video Outputs: Composite video, S-Video, Component video (Y/Pb/Pr), HDMI
Video Modes: 16:9 HD (720p), 16:9 anamorphic (480p), 4:3 standard (480i)
Audio Output: Stereo (L/R RCA), Digital Optical (Toslink), Digital over HDMI
Remote Control: NEC protocol, supported by various universal remotes
Power Input: 5V, 1.5A provided by included AC adapter
Power Consumption: 5 watts peak, 3 watts in standby
Size: 5 x 5 x 1.75 inches (130 x 130 x 41 mm)
Weight: 11 oz (300 grams)
Roku HD review: What’s inside the box?
The package includes the Roku HD digital video player itself (top right), a remote control (top left), power adapter (mid left), a getting started guide (bottom left), composite video cables & batteries for the remote (bottom right).
Roku HD review: Video demonstration
To give you a look at the user interface, the usability of the device and some of the available Netflix instant viewing titles, we recorded the video below.
Roku HD review: Positives
Small size & light weight
Easy to connect & setup
Supports WiFi & wired networking
Easy to use interface
Supports a wide range of cable outputs
High Definition 720p support via HDMI & component
Very good video picture quality
Playback memory; remembers where you stopped watching last time
Automatically goes into Standby mode
Roku HD review: Negatives
No power off option
No HDMI or component cables included
Roku HD review: Final Thoughts
Overall, we are extremely happy with the performance of the Roku HD digital video player with Netflix and we highly recommend it. Connecting and setting up the player is easy, the performance is solid and the value of having thousands of on-demand movies & TV shows for a low monthly fee is unmatched anywhere else (Netflix plans $8.99 and up include unlimited instant viewing).
Our biggest complaint that we have about the Roku HD box is that Netflix instant viewing titles must be added from a computer. You cannot browse and view available streaming content options directly from the Roku HD player itself.
The player has performed extremely well in our months of testing, with relatively little problems. The few playback problems we did experience can most likely be attributed to local network connectivity problems at our home or temporary Netflix instant viewing server problems. The majority of our viewing experience with the Roku HD box has been over a WiFi connection and the performance and reliability has been solid.
If you already have a Netflix subscription and you need a bridge between the internet and your TV, the Roku HD player is a no brainer. Do yourself a favor and pick one up today, you won’t regret it.
If you don’t have Netflix, I recommend that you subscribe and pick up a Roku player for hours and hours of on-demand entertainment (with DVD’s by mail as a side bonus).
Roku HD review: Buy a Roku HD player
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Jesus Takes Us As We Are
Jesus Takes Us
As We Are
He doesn't leave us where we are
Welcome, We're Glad You're Here
Welcome to West Center Baptist Church. We are a historically Christian church seeking to renew the body of Christ in the ancient gospel of Jesus Christ. We are sincerely grateful for the opportunity to encourage you and welcome you into fellowship at West Center.
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In our October issue, we wrote about the health benefits of some of fall’s most popular pick-your-own fruits—and the pitfalls of using them in sugary desserts like pies. Westchester’s Missy Chase Lapine, author of New York Times bestseller The Sneaky Chef—a cookbook for “hiding” nutrient-rich veggies in the foods kids love (find her Sneaky Chef Pasta Sauces and No-Nut Butter at Whole Foods and Mrs. Greens)—shares a couple of seasonal recipes that don’t counteract all of the fruits’ nutrients with unhealthy ingredients.
Hot Apple Pie Parfait
Makes 2 parfaits
2 tsp unsalted butter
1 large unpeeled apple, cored and thinly sliced
2 tsp brown sugar
Pinch of cinnamon or apple pie spice
½ cup low-fat granola
2 Tbsp ground flaxseed and/or wheat germ
½ cup vanilla yogurt
Add butter to saucepan and melt over medium heat. Mix in the apple slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon or spice, sautéing for about 5 minutes. Add a tablespoon of water to pan if apple mixture gets too dry. In parfait or serving glasses, layer granola/flax/wheat germ, yogurt, and apples as desired, and serve.
Pumpkin Pie Hot Cereal
Makes 2 servings
“If you’re a fan of pumpkin pie, this could become your new breakfast staple,” says Lapine. “It’s so delicious, you’ll have a hard time convincing yourself how healthy it really is. Combining whole-grain hot cereal with canned pure pumpkin purée is a huge upgrade, plus, the pumpkin-pie spice and graham crackers lend an authentic, comforting flavor.”
1 cup rolled oats or any hot cereal mix
6 tablespoons canned 100% pure pumpkin
2 cups low fat milk
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 graham cracker sheets
Add all ingredients except the graham crackers into a pot, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, stir, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes until cereal has thickened. Place graham crackers in a plastic bag and using a rolling pin or your hands, gently crush crackers into coarse crumbs. Pour hot cereal mixture into bowls and top each with graham cracker crumbs, spreading evenly over the top.
A note about canned pumpkin: One of the unsung heroes in the ready-made food world is 100% canned pumpkin. Most of us only think about pumpkin around Thanksgiving, but it’s available all-year round, and is an inexpensive, nutrient-dense pantry staple. On its own, pumpkin doesn’t have much flavor, which makes it ideal for hiding. It’s also an excellent source of the vitally important antioxidant beta-carotene.
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The future is shaky for old-west style ranching. Former Bell Ranch wagon boss Gary Morton is caught in the web of that uncertainty, and is, in a sense, a victim of the times.
You just don’t read about good ranch cowboys. They don’t win ribbons, haul to a lot of rodeos, endorse western wear, or write training articles for horse magazines. No matter how good they are at their work, they’re simply not news, not even when they die. Sure, you might see headlines about big ranch owners, but they’re another story. Ranch owners have been known to play tennis and travel to Hawaii, but cowboys, well, other than a week off to see the in-laws, they pretty much stick close to what they know best.
And part of being a cowboy is having a blood bond to the profession; it’s not the role you slip in and out of with a simple change of attire. They hat and boots don’t come off when you go to town or meet with bankers or whenever it might be in your favor to be something other than a cowboy. The real ones wear the badge in good times and bad, it makes no difference.
Ask the former wagon boss for one of the biggest outfits in the west—the Bell Ranch out of Tucumcari, N.M.—about the bad times, and you’ll get an honest account. Twenty-eight-year-old Gary Morton is now sampling the rough road as an eyewitness, hoping the route is not one way and praying his days in limbo won’t last forever. When his wagon boss job soured for him last year, Gary quit, thinking it would be a snap to land an equal-if-not-better riding job elsewhere. “I looked hard and heavy,” Gary recalls, “for three months. I didn’t want to take just the first job that came along and spend a month there and then have to move on. A feller misses a lot if he works on one outfit for three months and then leaves. When it really gets good is after your first year on a ranch.” Morton can also tell you the corollary to his theorem: the longer you’re out of the saddle, the more you yearn for cow country, horses, and punchers.
Morton is not the first to travel this road, but mark this point well: the path he follows twists in unnatural ways. Gary recently dipped his hands into a beautiful black pot called art, a pot that can comfort or scald, sometimes in a loud hiss, all at once, without warned. The satisfaction of creating bonzes and oils of western scenes makes his time away from big outfits go down more smoothly, but the ghost of possible success in the art world entices him away from a breed he greatly admires—cowboys content to be cowboys.
Gary Morton has an option. He can sell just enough of his art to squeeze out an existence for himself, his wife Susie, and their two children, but the starving artist routine wears thin quick. Other cowboys without second talents are forced to take jobs as they turn up; they also keep their hands in the business, and in the world of the cowboy, nothing counts as much as experience. Even the jobs on the small, two-man operations add to the repertoire of campfire and bunkhouse stories, without which a cowboy has a little. Cowboyin is a life style and a big store of memories, and until he recently signed on with a northern New Mexico outfit, Gary Morton had but a memory of the former and a small store of the latter.
But don’t imagine that Gary Morton is the odd duck. He’s the typical young man who followed a dream to become a cowboy, became one, and was thereafter hopelessly hooked on what could be the last of the truly quixotic, lonely ways to spend the days. It’s rough work, but for the man who quits struggling to be something else, it can be immensely rewarding. Alas, the sweet plums don’t linger, they ripen in a flash, and soon fall to earth; cowboys can labor for only so long under a boss they don’t respect or on horses that won’t quit bucking or in country that loses its magic. And while the old-timers used to move around a lot to satisfy their desires, the big ranches are now breaking up, and the number and types of jobs worth holding for younger men are getting fewer. The young cowboy—the Gary Morton cowboy—faces a dwindling world, and for those who have been bitten hard by the life of the range-riding cowboy, withdrawal is a painful proposition.
Morton slides to a slouching position in the chair and folds a leg over the other, exposing the full length of his 19-inch Paul Bond boots. He’s visiting friends in Santa Fe for a few days, and while he talks, Susie sits away from the circle of conversation but fixes herself on every word that’s said. The two Morton children play with new Christmas toys.
Gary has grown a beard and his hands have lost some of their customary coarseness, accumulated after much work in the open. There’s a quality of refinement about him that belies the rough work he’s committed himself to; he’s a cowboy, but he’s a man apart. His Thoughts tumble out in careful doses as if he holds a deep respect and possibly a fear for spoken words. His large fingers surround a cup of steaming coffee and he remembers his initiation to the cowboy world, nine years ago.
“I called several ranches around Tucumcari, and they didn’t need anyone, and then I called the Bell Ranch. Around Tucumcari, that’s the place. Kind of sits on a pedestal. I never dreamed of getting on there, but I called them anyway, and they said, ‘Yes, we’d like to talk to you.’
“I met the ranch manager, George Ellis, in town, and we talked. He asked if I could ride broncs, and because I’d done some rodeoing in high school, I said yes. Of course, at that time I didn’t know the difference between a ranch bronc and a rodeo bronc.
“A friend hauled me out to the ranch and left me. I was scared to death; watching my friend drive away was like being at my own funeral. I had heard all kinds of stories about the ranch and about old Spanish-Americans and how tough they were. People said there were some who were 100 years old and that they were still fightin’ and scrappin’.
“The horses the ranch gave me were all broncs, and I sure thought I was in hell for a while. But I got so hooked on it, I just couldn’t accept the fact that them horses could buck me off anytime they wanted to. The first thing I said was, ‘I’m going to stay here until I can ride these broncs.’ I finally did ride ‘em.”
Being able to stay aboard rank horses didn’t end Morton’s headaches. Two months after he signed on, the Bell Ranch wagon pulled out for the fall works, under the general manager George Ellis, when the wagon went out it stayed out. “If the weather turned bad,” Morton winced, “and if it stayed that way for three or four days, he might come get ya and then he might not.” There weren’t any vehicles handy either and what the situation equaled was isolation.
“Myself and the wagon boss, Leo Turner, were the only gringos with the wagon at that time. Almighty,” Morton drawled, spitting out the words, “those fellas sure gave me hell. I couldn’t ride a horse very well and they’d throw their hats under my horse, and get me bucked off; if I’d be holding the saddle horn, they’d ride up and slap my hand with a rope.
“I told Leo one night I was going to quit, and he said, ‘Don’t you dare. If we have to, we’ll get a fence post and beat all their heads in, but don’t you quit on me.’ I thought I was going to die any day, but thinking back on it, I wouldn’t change a thing. Not one bit. They taught me in the cowboy way. There are things I probably wouldn’t have learned had they not treated me rough, and when they saw I was going to stick it out, they became some of my best friends.”
Gary Morton’s account is apt to set old-timers’ heads nodding. The education of a cowboy is pretty close to universal, despite different traditions and methods of handling horses and cattle in different parts of the country, once a man graduates, he travels in elite company. There’s always the talk about how “it ain’t nearly as tough now as it was when I was makin’ a hand,” but the stern initiation still serves to separate the pretenders. And if there’s one particular quality that runs consistent in those who do make the grade it’s the ability to take the licks, and not take them personally. If you can say that a cowboy has a lot of try, you’ve paid him high respect.
“The old-timers will help you,” says Wyoming rancher Bob Douglas, veteran of several years’ experience on big spreads, “if you’ve got try. If you’re interested, they’ll teach—it’s not a hidden culture if anything—but first you’ve got to show you’re willing.” Douglas was fortunate to have worked on the Sheridan, Wyo., outfits—the Kendrick Cattle Co. and Willcutt—plus the John Scott operation out of Hardin, Mont., in his formative years, back in the days just before modern ranching took strong hold. Douglas is only 40, but cowboys grow up fast in the midst of weathered punchers; he’s old enough now to look back with a bit of objectivity.
What Douglas remembers, and Morton, too, is the degree of respect demanded by the older hands. The admiration, and in cases hero worship, was usually freely given.
“A cowboy is a pretty proud creature,” Douglas says. “And the older ones take a lot a pride in their equipment and in the way they do things. An old cowboy is terrible easy to insult, because there’s a right way, a wrong way, and his way. Some are real touchy; if you look at ‘em cross-eyed, it’s wrong. But don’t misunderstand, even though they were always screamin’ at me, I was learning and I enjoyed it. I didn’t have to guess whether or not I was doing something right—if they weren’t hollerin’, I was okay.”
Gary Morton echoes Douglas’ regard for age. “If I die tomorrow, I won’t feel like I missed anything because I met the best man in the world. Leo Turner. He’s got a heart of gold, and if you asked him about somebody he hates, he wouldn’t say a word. ‘Oh, he’s all right, I guess,’ he’d say. Leo is old west. I know there must have been times he got made enough to kill me, but he never got mad at me but once—and I don’t really remember what it was about. He’s been in the saddle for 50 years.
“Wes Adams isn’t what you’d call an old-timer, but he’s sure got the spirit of the old west. Some people might think he’s crazy, but I think he’s smart. He’s a guy who might not say anything for two or three days, but when he said something, and it might not be but one sentence, it would mean more than somebody else talking all day. He never talked much but he said a lot.
“He was quite a different character when he got drunk. Talked your head off then. One night, when everybody was playing cards at headquarters, Wes got drunk and walked out to his wrangling horse, ol’ Papago. He saddled up, got his 30-30 and scabbard, strapped it on his saddle, rolled his bed and tied it to the back of the saddle—imagine that big bedroll straddling the horse’s butt—and mounted. Wes and Papago loped around the bunkhouse with Wes shooting his 30-30 in the air and yellin’, ‘Boys, I’m stealin’ the horses and I’m going to Mexico!’ It was all a joke, of course. Wes would never do anything to hurt a person.
“Cowboys are a wild sort,” Morton throws in. “Most of the cowboys I know hold on to the image created a century ago. The majority won’t back down from a fight and sure like to raise hell.”
Endearing traits, perhaps, but imagine the dilemma of the man bossing a cowboy crew. The priorities of the ranch general manager sometimes run counter to the desire of the hired hand, and given the cowboy’s strong-willed, independent nature, it takes a special breed to dish out orders. The general manager stands in a no man’s land between the owner and the help; it’s difficult for him to associate freely with either part, and his can be a solitary job.
What does a boss look for in a cowboy who might later become a foreman? Don Hofman, Bell Ranch general manager, says honesty ranks tops on his list. “And of course,” he adds, “they’ve got to be aggressive and take a leader’s job. There’ll be easy times, and then we’ll have days when the hours are long. The advice I give the young men is just get on the ball and get after it, and somebody will be watching.”
The late George Ellis, Hofman’s distinguished predecessor, wrote in his book, Bell Ranch As I Knew It, “We did get a few undesirables. One could never tell when hiring a new man just how he would turn out. But none of the less desirables lasted very long. We never had any of the bad, law-breaking kind pictured in so many western movies and described in some western stories.”
The Bell Ranch is one of the few outfits offering long hours in the saddle and a way of life reminiscent of days past. The ranch fields 14 full-time hands, 10 of whom are cowboys with riding jobs. Many big ranches have been split up by investors and land speculators, but Bell Ranch owner Bill Lane has charted an opposite course, and instead of whittling down the large New Mexico ranch, he’s added to it, bringing the total acreage to 292,000. No one is calling Lane’s expansion a visionary financial move; rather, it signals his commitment to a way of life now in death throes.
The Bell Ranch still runs a chuck wagon, although it has long since been motorized. Cowboys will spend a full month in the spring and three months in the fall horseback, all day, every day. In late spring and summer, they’ll spend at least half the day horseback and the other half in a pickup or around headquarters doing chores of some kind.
The ranch also designates a number of cowboys to be camp men, a choice job. Camp men, many of whom are married, live in ranch outbuildings, apart from headquarters, and it is their job to oversee a portion of ranch lands and cattle.
“With the wages a cowboy draws, plus all the other benefits such as housing, beef, medical and dental care, a hand can make a decent living,” explains Hofman. “But it’s not the pay that keeps a cowboy on the job. There’s just no way to describe the feeling of a spring morning with a good horse to ride, everything turning green, and baby calves in all directions.” Hofman adds that he often hires inexperienced people. “I imagine we give more guys a chance than anyone else. I happen to like working with young men. It doesn’t bother me if they don’t know much as long as they have desire—that’s all that really counts.”
Because of its size and reputation, the Bell Ranch attracts a number of drifters. Hofman believes that a variety of experiences gathered from other ranches can help a cowboy advance himself, but there’s also a danger, he qualifies, of getting unrealistic about the kind of jobs available. “We still have a few cowboys who want to play the cowboy like they had 50 years ago, and who say they won’t do anything unless it’s horseback,” Hofman says. “That day and age has passed, and they learn it right quick when they get here. We still do a lot of things that way, but you can’t stand in the way of progress, and there’s no use trying. There are a few cowboys who think their legs are too bowed to get on a tractor, but we don’t have any use for them.”
In few professions is the conflict between the old and the new as evident as it is on big ranches. On the one side, the profit motive pressures the owner and manager to modernize whenever possible; the cowboys resist change because how they go about their jobs can be as important as the product, “A lot of the world is pushed too much today,” Morton believes. “It doesn’t have to be that hurried. A cow can only have one calf a year, no matter how fast you move.
“A big percentage of the cowboys want to be old-timers,” Morton continues. “Everybody would like to turn the clock back. We hang on to the old ways, and the chuck wagon is part of it. You don’t need big hats, high boots, neck rags—all that—to be a cowboy, and I’ve seen good cowboys who’ve worn caps and low-topped boots, but the clothes are all part of a spirit of cowboyin’. If there was a time machine sitting right here, I’d turn it back 100 years, get in it, go back, and blow it up.”
Bob Douglas has a fondness for tradition but his approach is to look hard at the way things are done and select the best approach, regardless if it’s old or new. He says, “Anybody who’s worked around a lot knows that you compile knowledge from every outfit you work for. No matter how sorry, or how sock-and-shoe and outfit may be, there’ll always be one or two things they do that you can catalog and use later. My littler operation here is the result of what I’ve learned. I do things in an economical manner.
“Until somebody shows me a better alternative, though, I’ll stay with the time-tested way. For instance, I won’t go near a calf table. Quite a few of my neighbors have them, and if they need some help come branding time, I tell them I won’t come. But if they want to rope ‘em and drag ‘em to the fire, then I’ll help and help gladly.”
There’s also a matter of range etiquette that has been established over the years, and it’s more or less the equivalent of a standard operating procedure. You won’t find much of this actually spelled out, but the code of behavior is strong, and a green hand would do well to observe the older men and learn the do’s and don’t’s quickly. “Never ride ahead of the boss,” Morton advises. “Maybe you’re riding out in a group going somewhere to start a drive. Heck, you don’t know where they’re going or how they’re going to do it, so you certainly shouldn’t be in the lead or ahead of the man.
“It’s a pretty bad deal, too, when the boss has to say something about one of your horses. That’s about as low as a feller can get, and you should always take top care of your string.
“A little common sense is all you need. If I hire on to an outfit, I never ask about my horses. It’s more or less admitting you’re scared of them. If the horses are bad, they might tell you, but they might not. It’s up to you to find out.”
Douglas recalls a misunderstanding he experienced a few years ago because he didn’t understand one outfit’s way of handling the remuda. “I was with Willcutt at the time, and was sent as a rep to help brand 5,000 calves on a Montana ranch that was Texas-owned, the John Scott outfit. I took a string of horses with me and when I got there, I turned them loose in the remuda. Next morning, come time to saddle up, I walked to the rope corral to catch my horse for the day. I noticed that everyone else was carrying his bridle, but I didn’t think anything of it. A fellow in the corral asked what horse I wanted. When I said I’d catch him myself, I kind of got off to a bad start, but when I realized that some of our customs in Wyoming were different from his, we got along okay.
“There’s things a young man should know when cattle are being counted. Of course, the old fellows always did the counting, and if us young bucks would get to visiting and talking while they were counting, they’d really get after us. That only happens once.”
Now and then, though, a young cowboy comes along and breaks the rules and not only gets away with it, wins acceptance. “This boy hired on several years ago,” Morton says, “bronc riding fool, he was. He stepped up to the rope corral the first morning with his hat pulled down real low, and his brim was so big he couldn’t see out, I was sure of that. Wild-looking rascal. He was small built, not muscular or anything, and although he had on a good pair of boots, they didn’t have a riding heel and I didn’t take much stock in him.
“if you don’t mind,’ he says to the man ropin’ the horses, ‘I’d have the wild mare’s colts.’” Pretty risky talk for a new man fresh on an outfit.
They caught him every mean, rank, buckin’ bronc in the remuda. And he rode ‘em. And he did a top job of it, you know. When a horse quit bucking, he traded that son of a gun for something that would.”
Don Hofman remembers, with mixed feelings, a young Bell Ranch hand who was “the meanest, most aggravating cowboy I’ve ever known. You couldn’t live with him, and I’m not kidding. He could tear up more stuff than three guys, and would do it just to get another fella to laugh at him. He was also a top cowboy at 20. We’ve had guys here who had been pursuing the trade for six or seven years who couldn’t even follow him. He knew cattle, and if you threw a roundup together and there was any possibility of a herd breaking loose, I guarantee he knew where it was going to come out. And he was one of those cowboys who always had his rope down and was so slick you couldn’t catch him at it. But, any young cowboy is going to slip off and rope something once in a while; they just don’t make them who don’t.”
One thing that has changed in the last few years is the attitude of many of the young men looking for jobs on ranches. While Douglas things there’s a number of good men coming on, too many aren’t prepared mentally to handle the long hours and time away from town. They want weekends off, he says, and many arrive at the ranch accompanied by dogs—not an advisable practice. “They kinda got me fooled,” quips Douglas. “A lot of them look like they can handle themselves—you know, they’ve got the earmark of a cowboy. They have good boots and good hats, but I can usually tell if they’re a hand when they drag out their saddle and bedroll. Most of the good cowboys around here have custom saddles.” Morton remarks that instead of the usual cowboy bedroll consisting of a tarp and quilts, the inexperienced man will arrive with a bright-orange, down sleeping bag.
Should a young man pass the test, though, there’s ample reward for his efforts. What happened to Gary Morton can happen to anyone. Morton stuck out the initiation and stayed with it until his anxieties melted. He believes, “If you do it long enough to find the love for it—and some people keep at it but never find the love—you’ll never be able to get it out of your head. The more you cowboy, the more appetite you get.
“Just ropin’ your first wild cow can get you loving it. That’s got to be a highlight in a cowboy’s life, and it sure is in mine. For me, it happened during the fall works one year when the ranch had bought some additional land and had pastured 4,000 old Mexico steers on it. These animals had rarely seen a cowboy before, and they were wild, plenty wild, wild as deer, they were.
“The first time we made a gatherin’, it was in rough ol’ country and there were 1000 head in this one pasture. It took 15 of us the better part of a day to gather 147 of them wild steers, and that should tell you how spooky they were.
“I was riding a bronc then that had never been roped off, other than when I just sort of played with a rope a few times. Leo Turner and I were going down a rough canyon and wham, we jumped two steers, and as soon as they took off I knew we were going to have to rope and tie them down. I was sure leary about doing it, though, because you have your doubts the first time you rope off a green horse.
“We got to running down this canyon, and I remember crossing one place that was about as big as this room, and there were two big rocks sort of blocking the way with only a small slot between them to squeeze through. This ol’ horse and I were flyin’, and I mean flyin’—I was over-and-underin’ him—but somehow we made it thorugh those rocks.
“As soon as we passed that place, Leo hollered, ‘I’m going to catch this one,’ and the steers split. I knew Leo was going to make his catch and I was hoping I could do the same. My steer came out of the brush into this little opening and I had my chance.
“Well, my horse did real well, but there was that brief moment, tied on hard and fast, when I threw the loop and jerked the slack and said to myself, ‘Pitch it to the wind.’ We got the steers, both of ‘em, and later loaded ‘em into a trailer. Pretty wild west. That’s what the cowboy lives for, the wild chases and the recklessness of it all.”
Morton has dreams of more such adventures. He’s worked from nothing up, and holding down the wagon boss job on a respected ranch like the Bell is a tough act to follow.
What he’d like to do is take another wagon boss job and have the freedom to run the crew as he’d like. He wants to employ the chuck wagon as it was many years ago, and do less trailering to and from distant points on the ranch. He wants to hire a crew of good hands and work them with respect and ability. Ultimately, he’d like to step from the wagon boss job into a ranch manger’s boots, but that’s a feat not often done. Not many cowboys can make the transition from taking to giving orders.
What Morton has his sights on may not seem out of line, but weigh in the fact that many of the big ranches are dying, not growing, and you realize Morton could well be shooting for the moon. And no one likes to see a man chase a falling star.
Gary Morton glances down at the one leg he’s crossed up over the other. He thoughtfully lays his hand on the worn area—rubbed black from spurs—just above the boot heels. “You don’t see many truck drivers with high heels,” he says, looking up. “He might wear his pants outside his boots or in, but you look at those heels and you can tell if he’s a ridin’ man. I read once: ‘His boots are a mark of distinction. A sign that the wearer is a ridin’ man.’”
This article was originally published in the July 1978 issue of Western Horseman.
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Cost analysis of snow control structures in Ontario
Submitted by Armida on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 13:08
|Cost analysis of snow control structures in Ontario
|Year of Conference
|Perchanok, M. S., and Bacchus A.
|61st Annual Western Snow Conference
|Proceedings of the 61st Annual Western Snow Conference
|Western Snow Conference
|Quebec City, Quebec
|Snow control, Snow fences, Windbreaks
The number of snow fences used along Ontario highways has declined as highway maintenance resources have diminished. This study was undertaken to compare alternative windbreak technologies to control drifting snow.Four principal types of windbreaks suitable for controlling snow were identified: 1) temporary snow fence, 2) permanent snow fence, 3) snow hedge, and 4) standing corn stalks when corn is planted in rotation, alternating with temporary snow fence in other years.Material, labour and land costs associated with each type were estimated, and compared on the basis of equivalent annual cost of the net present value, for periods ranging from 1 to 50 years.Where practical, corn stalks with temporary snow fence was the lowest cost alternative for periods from 1 to 6 years. Permanent snow fence was the lowest cost alternative for longer periods. The study showed that permanent snow fence or snow hedge are more cost effective than temporary snow fence inn controlling drifting snow and should be considered for installation where land-use conditions are suitable.
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There is a difference between who brings in income, who spends and manages money, and who finally benefits. All these aspects are important in determining how satisfied spouses are with their individual financial situation. Relying on Swiss Household Panel (SHP) data from 2004 to 2013 (N = 1,810 couples), this assumption is tested by analyzing how women’s relative income and the management of economic resources within couples affect women’s and men’s financial satisfaction in the household. Results show that a change in the composition of total income in favor of women directly increases their financial satisfaction and net of household income, while men’s financial satisfaction increases up to the point at which women earn more than one third of the total income. Money management regimes serve as an important additional tool in creating and compensating for (dis) advantage between partners. The results are discussed in the context of traditional gender norms in the Swiss Society.
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I can't think of a better way to end my week than Van the Man and Tom Jones! With a side order of Jeff Beck. Thanks for putting up with me all week, and thanks to hungry joe for keeping an eye on me.
If you're not familiar with it, you should check out the album Ronnie made with Peter Townshend in the late 70's called "Rough Mix". A wonderful little album. Actually, all of Ronnie's post Faces recordings are worth hunting down. He was a vastly underappreciated talent and died way too young.
Hey, look another Nick Lowe group! I could do this all week folks.
Just a little classic Senagalese reggae to jump start your morning.
Once upon a time a couple of my favorite musicians, Nick Lowe & John Hiatt, formed a group along with Ry Cooder and Jim Keltner. The group was never as good as the sum of its parts, but was a lot of fun for one album and tour.
A few years ago Billie Joe Armstrong teamed up with Norah Jones for an album of Everly Brothers tunes called "Foreverly".
This was from The Monkees 2016 reunion, the song was written by Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie. BTW for anyone on the West Coast, Michael Nesmith is reforming The First National Band and doing a mini-tour
Erin go bragh, laddies!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! (or as they say in Omerha, "Hey, the beer tent opens at 6 am!")
That's it for Rowsdower Week, thanks for listening, it's been a real pleasure. I've had a blast this week, thanks for puttin' up with the old guy. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programing.
Oh, what the heck one more for the road...
I still love Stevie's debut album.
It mad a big impression on this teenager back in '78.
What kind of guy is he...
Yes, that Country Roads
Toots is one of the few artists I can think of that can even make John Henry Deutschenforf sound funky.
And he can sound a lot like Otis...
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Do You Have Any Change, Please?
Normally, when someone asks me for change, it's the homeless when I'm in downtown Grand Rapids, but lately its been gas stations and drive-thrus.
Having a change shortage during a pandemic is very puzzling to me since most people use debit cards and change is heavy when you have a lot of it so its not optimum to carry around.
When emergency events hit, there are lots of people who take their money out of the bank and keep the cash at home, but I highly doubt they want it all in change.
So why is there a change shortage?
According to WOOD, the Federal Reserve announced in June that the supply system for coins had been severely disrupted by the pandemic. Another problem is, a lot of businesses are closed and people are not shopping like they once were so coins are just not circulating like they normally would under normal circumstances.
I don't how many drive thrus I have gone through that are only taking debit or credit cards and only accept exact change in order to rebuild their supply.
I have been to a few gas stations where clerks have asked if I have any change I would like to sell which is really odd to me.
I'm not sure how the coin game is run but I'm really puzzled by it being severely disrupted. You would think that the handling or transporting of money would be essential.
Well, if you are sitting on a pile of change, the government's brain child is for you to take it to the bank and exchange it for paper cash. The coin supply should get back to normal once all businesses reopen and should work itself out at that point.
If you are packing a large stash of coins, you might be able to get some free stuff or discounts is you shop around to find out what stores are looking to freshen their supply of coins.
My guess is laundromats, who rely on coins to operate, are in dire need for coins for their machines to serve the public.
Some businesses have gone on social media asking people to bring in their change.
With all the things the country is in need of right now, I sure never predicted there being a coin shortage during a pandemic. I wonder if my jar of change at home is worth more that what is really in it? Probably not.
I wonder if the government has reached out to the tooth fairy for any coin assistance? Lol.
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Title of the Lab: What if Lab: Connected Generations
Design question: What if… we re-connect generations in a caring society?
Design studios: Studio Anne Ligtenberg & We are Social Rebels
Period: June 2021 – February 2022
‘Conversations about starting a family and the preparations that are necessary for that are very normal. But we prefer not to think about what our lives will look like if we need care later on’, says Charlotte Vromans, deputy director of ActiZ. ‘This must change fundamentally. If we do nothing, one in four workers in the elderly care sector will soon have to be active. With the What if Lab, we were looking for alternative thinkers who could broaden the issue beyond our sector.’
How do we involve the whole of the Netherlands in the future of elderly care? With that question, Actiz wrote a case for What if Lab: Connected Generations. Reciprocity was an important spearhead. Each of the two designs chosen focus on a different aspect of it. With Bingo, Studio Anne Ligtenberg focuses on stimulating reciprocity between different generations in the form of a game. The Buurt Woongroep of We Are Social Rebels wants to make residents of a neighbourhood feel more connected, so that the elderly can live independently at home for longer.
‘We’d rather not think about what our lives will look like if we need care later’
‘Ageing is a fraught subject for many. By casting it in a game form, we approach it in a light-hearted way and motivate people to think about later now,’ says Anne Ligtenberg. During the game, the players place themselves into the shoes of the elderly. Together, they build a circle of acquaintances to adress the challenges of everyday life. What do you do when people suggest that you don’t drive so safely any more? Or who do you turn to if the many funerals do not leave you exhausted and uncomfortable? The different challenges spark a conversation about ageing. ‘By talking about it together, you will find out how you want to shape your life, how you want to be connected and what you need in order to do that.’
‘There is a lot of attention for physical accessibility and mobility of the elderly, but psychological and social accessibility is often underexposed,’ explains social designer Eva de Bruijn of We Are Social Rebels. ‘Social cohesion is very important to enable people to live at home for as long as possible. The Buurtwoongroep is a concept for a flexible residential group within the neighbourhood. The different generations create a social network that looks out for each other and undertakes and manages things together for the neighbourhood. We look from the cohabitation lens, not from the care lens.’ A menu helps the residents get started. This provides inspiration for transforming a park into a shared vegetable garden or organising a repair café.
‘Ageing is a fraught subject for many. By casting our design in a game form, we approach it in a light-hearted way.’
We were really able to get to a flying start because we had access to the expertise of ActiZ.— EVA DE BRUIJN, WE ARE SOCIAL REBELS
After ActiZ chose the winning concepts, the social design studios were nurtured with information and inspiration for two days. Vromans explains: ‘We organised meetings with sounding board groups and administrators of care organisations. The designers spoke to experts and researchers during masterclasses and workshops. We also took them to care institutions in the country: from a cooperative in the countryside to a nursing home in the city where the elderly live with students.’ This provided the designers with a wealth of information. De Bruijn: ‘We were really able to get to a flying start because we had access to the expertise of ActiZ. We gained insight into best practices and bottlenecks. There was very close contact during the design process. It is vital for you to be able to do it together, we could not have done this without ActiZ.’
Whereas many of the What if Labs in the annual Dutch Design Week have a final station where the designers present their concepts, in this case the event was a stopover. Ligtenberg: ‘During this week, we had the opportunity to talk to visitors, the elderly and future elderly, to test our concepts. We took that feedback into account in the further development of our projects. That really added something to the process.’
‘We look from the cohabitation lens, not from the care lens’
Elderly care is a gigantic sector: nearly half a million people are working for two million clients. Vromans: ‘The link with practice was therefore very important for ActiZ. When developing a social design concept, the studios had to look beyond ActiZ as a client, but also consider the entire field with its players.’ Ligtenberg: ‘Parent care transcends all levels of age, education and social and cultural background. We’ve examined all factors as broadly and inclusively as possible.’
Being fed with the correct and sufficient information by the client is key. The subject of parental care is very complex and not always clear to an outsider. By taking the designers along for two days to workshops, working visits, masterclasses and meetings with stakeholders, ActiZ gave them the right input to align their concepts with the demand and the target group.
At the annual Dutch Design Week, the social design studios were given the opportunity to test their concepts with visitors. This gave them the opportunity to incorporate the input gathered there into their final concepts.
Elderly care is a sector with many stakeholders: ActiZ, care facilities, administrators, the government, care employees and, of course, the clients. Mapping out these players, each with their own interests and needs, was of great importance for the concepts to succeed.
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150 years – Sedus is celebrating its birthday
With the motto: “Sedus. Attitude since 1871,” Sedus is launching its communication campaign for its 150th anniversary this year. The associated logo of the tree is a symbol for the essence and speciality of the company: consistent, close to nature, natural and human.
With an attitude, a vision, a doer mentality and courage, Albert Stoll I, in 1871, laid the foundations for what Sedus is today. 150 years of company history – that’s 150 years rich in ideas, accompanied by groundbreaking innovations, full of great products and solutions.
It is a time marked by inventors and motivated teams who have conquered new horizons. From the production of the first office swivel chair in Europe to complete office furnishings in the twentieth century. The unique combination of tradition, values and ergonomics as well as the close cooperation with employees, partners and customers show the attitudes that make Sedus so special – and this has been the case since 1871.
Attitude connects the past and the future
With Albert Stoll I, who put into practice his idea of a chair, the basis for a family business was created. He passed on his visions and his inventive talent – his son Albert Stoll II and his grandchildren continued and expanded what had already started promisingly. Reflecting on the past was always important because: the future needs a past. What would the world of office chairs be without the invention of the spring turn, almost 100 years ago?
As the company continued to grow, Christof and Emma Stoll had a significant impact on the company. With them, the company canteen (with home-grown, whole foods), the employee participation and the Stoll VITA Foundation were brought into being. The couple established a company management that is characterised by sagacity, humanity and the Sedus trademark. To this day, these values live on and are reflected in the way the company has grown. Through the merger with Gesika (now Sedus Systems GmbH) in the following years, Sedus established itself as a full-range supplier and has since implemented modern, holistic work facilities around the world. Driven by a pioneering spirit, Sedus continues to set new standards. From chic, ergonomic furnishings for the home office to innovative solutions in which furniture is linked to digital systems.
Attitude needs foresight
When working environments are re-thought, they take on new shapes and forms. In striving to be able to accompany and support people in their everyday life as best as possible, the office gains a whole new meaning today. The workplace becomes a place of encounter, exchange, creativity and finding solutions. Here, attitude means realising an environment in which people can fully express their talents. Today, Sedus develops and produces solutions that are ideally suited to agile work. They meet the requirement of promoting ideas and motivation as well as enabling a feel-good atmosphere.
Sedus shows itself to be responsible in its holistic approach. The attitude towards people and the environment is more relevant than ever, because a good feeling goes hand in hand with sustainable action. In this birthday year, Sedus wants to be grateful for what we have achieved together and look to the future with an attitude of hope and confidence and to help shape it.
Be there – Sedus. Attitude since 1871.
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Sit back and look at our list of ten great free things to do in London.
The Changing of the Guard can be watched at Buckingham Palace for free, but in summer it can get busy
Take a walk over Tower Bridge as part of a nice stroll along the Thames.
Big Ben one of London’s most famous landmarks is being restored but still a great place to visit
The Science Museum’s boasts a world-class collection that forms an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical advancement from across the globe.
Visit the Natural History Museum a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. With 80 million objects spanning billions of years aits no surprise they welcome more than five million visitors annually. Plus they have tons of really cool dinosaurs skeletons!
British Museum - Maybe the most popular of all London museums with famous ancient artefacts such as the Rosetta stone the British museum is a great place to spend an afternoon or day. It can get busy at times so it may be an idea to book a ticket for free before you travel.
Imperial War Museum london is the world’s leading museum of war and conflict. Its Dedicated to conserving, displaying and interpreting stories of the most devastating conflict in human history.
St James’s Park famous for its annual carpet of daffodils and cherry blossoms and situated near Buckingham Palace the park is a great spot for a day out in London
Kyoto Garden Situated in Holland Park, The beautiful Kyoto Gardens are one of the best free place to visit in London
Crossrail Place Roof Garden An escape from the busy financial centre visit this garden were you can admire the exotic plants, relax on one of the many benches nestled in hidden pathways or enjoy a show in the amphitheatre.
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All the logic, reason and advice you have been given still leaves you feeling unsettled and stuck?
Do you know what you need to do?
Have you been given a lot of different advice?
Have you read all the relevant literature?
Do you understand the logic of what you need to do?
Do you get the rationale behind the advice?
And yet you can’t do it and you still feel stuck. You are not alone!
I will work with you to understand why this happens and find a way to make sense of this inner conflict."
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SMALL BLOCK 4" MANIFOLD
Whipple Superchargers continuing strive for excellence and technological advancements continue to lead the automotive and marine markets. The ever popular GM small block based Whipple manifold is extremely modular for all different types of applications. The Whipple standard intake manifold works for Whipple 2.3 and 3.3 utilizing the 4" wide intercooler.
Cast from A356-T6, this unique manifolds comes machined for a Vortec style 8-bolt head or optional 12-bolt traditional small block.
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Hellcat 130mm Carbon Fiber Bell Mouth
- Designed for Whipple 3.8L
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Due to its high-performance nature, this bell mouth is strictly for race-only applications. Its designed for those who push their race car to the limits on the track.
COMPETITION BASED PRODUCT MAY BE USED SOLELY ON VEHICLES USED IN SANCTIONED COMPETITION WHICH MAY NEVER BE USED UPON A PUBLIC ROAD OR HIGHWAY, UNLESS PERMITTED BY SPECIFIC REGULATORY EXEMPTION (VISIT THE “EMISSIONS” PAGE AT HTTP://WWW.SEMASAN.COM/EMISSIONS FOR STATE BY STATE DETAILS.
COMPETITION BASED PRODUCT IS LEGAL IN CALIFORNIA ONLY FOR RACING VEHICLES WHICH MAY NEVER BE USED, OR REGISTERED OR LICENSED FOR USE, UPON A HIGHWAY.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER AND/OR USER OF THIS PRODUCT TO ENSURE THAT IT IS USED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
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6 Weeks Course Available on Demand
18 credits NCCAOM (Pending for Course 1, Provider #287) and California (#679)
*Students may wait until up to January 5 to complete the CEU requirements.
*Recordings of all six classes will be available to students for 1 year after the start of the course.
WPC Members $316
This course provides information on the Saam Korean monastic acupuncture tradition from a theoretical, historical, and practical perspective. Special attention is given to this system’s implementation into a successful Traditional East Asian Medicine clinical practice.
Classes are live and recorded
- Critically evaluate the Chinese classical text source material of the Saam tradition
- Identify key differences and advantages of the Saam system vs other TEAM strategies
- Combine yin/yang, five phase, and six conformation theories into a clinical framework
- Understand how to apply the Saam tradition to varied clinical presentations
- Effectively implement the Saam tradition into your clinical practice
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Turbulence and Bad Weather Injury in Raleigh
Turbulence and other forms of bad weather can result in severe injuries to unrestrained passengers, and in some cases, may even contribute to airplane crashes. When negligence concerning turbulence or bad weather causes accidents, injured passengers and plane occupants may claim damages against various parties. Turbulence and bad weather injury in Raleigh are among the many potential situations that can result in airplane occupant personal injury claims.
Although some degree of turbulence is normal, and pilots cannot always anticipate it, other scenarios exist in which pilots, plane owners, and air traffic controllers should make better decisions for everyone involved. A careless disregard for the safety of others often can lead to significant injuries. Involving an experienced injury attorney may be the best way to determine if you or your family members have a viable claim for compensation.
Turbulence Injuries in Raleigh
Turbulence occurs as a result of unexpected and unseen air movement stemming from a variety of causes. Some of the potential reasons for turbulence include jet streams, cold or warm fronts, or changes in atmospheric pressure, among other situations. Even what appears to be clear weather can involve turbulence in some cases, often making it hard to anticipate.
Not only can turbulence be frightening to airplane passengers, but it also can result in physical injuries to passengers. In some cases, severe turbulence can even cause airplane crashes. In both these situations, passengers may suffer substantial physical injuries and emotional trauma, which may be compensable through a personal injury claim.
For example, passengers who are not wearing their seatbelts may be thrown about the cabin, fall, or otherwise injure themselves without warning due to turbulence. This condition, as well as other forms of bad weather, also can shift heavy baggage in overhead bins and cause it to fall on passengers. Likewise, flight crew members serving hot drinks may inadvertently spill them on passengers, leading to burns and other types of bad weather and turbulence injury in Raleigh.
Determining Causation in Aviation Injury Claims
Determining the cause of flight-related injuries is often one of the most complicated portions of an aviation personal injury claim. By isolating the factors that led to accidents that occur in turbulence or bad weather, legal counsel may be able to form a personal injury claim and gather the evidence necessary to support that claim. This process also helps determine the potentially liable parties in any claims related to the injuries.
Some of the areas of investigation in cases involving Raleigh turbulence and bad weather injury are crucial to maintaining a valid legal claim. These areas might include:
- Charting and plotting the intended trajectory of the flight
- Documenting the weather patterns at the time of the accident
- Determining whether pilots followed appropriate procedures, such as the pre-flight weather dispatches, operation of radar, and communicating with air traffic controllers and others
- Measuring the appropriateness of the actions of the pilot in response to impending weather reports or warning
If the evidence indicates that the pilot, air traffic controller, or other party acted negligently in some manner, they may be liable for the injuries resulting from their action or inaction. Injury victims, or the surviving family members of deceased victims, thus may be able to pursue a claim against the liable parties through a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
Compensation for Injuries Caused by Bad Weather and Turbulence in Raleigh
The aftereffects of an aviation-related injury, accident, or crash can be devastating. Victims can suffer permanent impairment, or in some cases, their injuries may be fatal. Assigning liability to those who cause turbulence and bad weather injury in Raleigh can be crucial to pursue a personal injury claim successfully. Working with skilled and knowledgeable legal counsel may be the best way to achieve this goal.
Compensation can be essential to the recovery of victims and their families in these cases. A personal injury claim also may allow you and your family to hold negligent parties responsible for causing injuries. You can send a message that negligent behavior will not be tolerated. To get started on your claim, schedule a consultation today.
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Croton, also called “garden croton,” are native to the tropical forests of southeast Asia and Oceania. In the wild, they grow as large shrubs, reaching up to 10 feet tall (in the home or garden, they stay a lot smaller).
Croton petra plants are susceptible to the bacterial diseases crown gall and xanthomonas leaf spot, and the fungal diseases anthracnose and stem gall and canker. Both crown gall and stem gall and canker present with swelling on the plant's stems, leaf veins and roots and require the pruning of all infected parts in order to be controlled. Xanthomonas leaf spot is identified through the dark brown and black lesions that appear on the leaves. A copper containing bactericide can be used preventatively, but once the plant is infected, it will need to be eliminated. If your plant has anthracnose, you'll notice water spots that turn tan and sometimes have black dots in the center.
Note: All parts of this plant are poisonous—especially the seeds—so it is not recommended for use in homes with curious pets or children. When damaged, croton produce a milky sap that can be irritating to the skin, too.
How to Care for Croton
- Place croton in a sunny location such as an eastern, southern, or western window. wd-furniture-dot-list
- Keep the soil evenly moist, but let it dry out between waterings.
- If humidity is low in your home, mist around the leaves with water once a week.
- Gently wipe the leaves with a moist cloth twice a month to keep them clean.
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At West Ham United, our aim is to provide a welcoming, safe and inclusive experience for all supporters, whether that be on matchday, online, via our day-today services, or through consultation with our supporters’ groups - everyone’s experience is valued equally.
We promote the values of diversity, inclusion and togetherness and encourage everyone to stand side by side in supporting their team. Every one of our supporters is an ambassador for West Ham United. Our great Club is famous around the world for its magnificent support and there is no mistaking the effect your positive backing can have on the team. Supporting West Ham United is about pride, passion and respect.
We understand that we cannot legislate for everyone’s behaviour before they come into the Stadium or in the way they conduct themselves on social media or any other public forum. However, we do recognise our responsibility to dealing with incidents and your concerns in the right way and the safety and welfare of our supporters is our utmost priority.
The Supporter Conduct Charter has been created by West Ham United and London Stadium management in order to provide reassurance and transparency for all of our supporters as to how the Club and London Stadium handles incidents or concerns. All incidents reported to the Club and London Stadium on matchday, or in any other forum, are subject to the policies set out within this Charter. Click here to view the Supporter Conduct Charter.
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In real terms, pirates were pretty horrible and not particularly worth celebrating, unless you really en-joy sticking it to the man (while also engaging in plenty of murdering). In game terms, though, piratical pursuits are the stuff of dreams: sanitised to the point where the grime of reality hardly gets a look-in, games with piratey themes allow us to live life on the high seas, free of the pressures of pesky things like ‘rules’ and ‘decorum’. If I don’t want to wear trousers, I shouldn’t have to wear trousers, you know? It speaks to us all.
King of Seas attempts to go down this well-worn path, calling ‘anchors aweigh’ and setting sail on a journey to the promised land of… well, it’s an action-RPG in a procedurally generated world, basically, and it brings to mind Sid Meier’s Pirates!, which is not a bad thing at all, given it’s been a long time since ol’ Sid stepped aboard any galleon, schooner, sloop, or any other type of boat I half-remember from playing Pirates! on PSP religiously.
Me hearties thoroughly arr-ed, we threw a few questions in the direction of Luca Cafasso, game direc-tor at developer 3DClouds, and chewed on a few limes to stave off scurvy while waiting for his an-swers.
The studio’s previous experience is mainly in the realms of racing games, so a pivot to the open ocean was a big move for the team: “[In most cases], we are a team that has been developing rac-ing games, so we could not radically change too many development pipelines and abandon com-pletely our expertise,” Cafasso says.
“We wanted to create something where we could apply our strength as a development team. So we started to explore what we could create while sticking to the concept of vehicles, and discov-ered that there was a chance to develop a great pirate game where the player can control their own pirate ship instead of a vehicle.”
It might not seem so at first, but when you think about it, moving from racing to piracy… makes sense. It’s all vehicle control, just with different physics and input feedback required. “The thing that made it possible for us to make such a big jump was the shared architecture we could keep from a racing vehicle to a sailing galleon,” Cafasso explains.
“Instead of reusing existing features, it was the team’s expertise in animating and delivering high-quality vehicles that allowed us to have a good-looking and handling prototype. From that point, we knew that the challenge was going to be big, but everyone on the team has always been en-thusiastic about it and that helps a lot.”
Those Pirates! inspirations run throughout the game, and fandom of the classic open-world plun-der-’em-up is very much A Thing at the studio, with Cafasso explaining Meier’s game was a big in-fluence on King of Seas: “I believe there’s a lot of players like us out there who have been missing a game as well-executed as that for a long time,” he says.
“The fact Sid Meier’s Pirates! is still a reference point for lovers of the pirate genre is a strong rea-son and inspiration [for] why we decided to create King of Seas.” That said, 3DClouds’ game doesn’t stick to any real historical accuracy as the other title did, with the team wanting to move away from that particular constraint.
A constraint King of Seas does introduce, however, is staying aboard your ship. There’s no moving inland to search for buried treasure or woo the governor’s daughter, for example. This decision was made by the team in order to nail the focus; to make sure the experience could be as honed as a studio inexperienced in the genre could make it.
“As soon as we tried to think of a solution to let the player step on to the islands, the scope of the game became too broad and we could have risked making the players do a lot of things that were not that memorable,” says Cafasso. “But thanks to this limitation, we’ve been able to add a lot of depth to the gameplay, [including] features like an RPG progression system, a quest system that generates pirate adventures, and a main story campaign, to mention a few.”
Rather than crafting everything by hand, the team of ‘around 18 members’ has worked on a pro-cedural generation system for the world of King of Seas, something planned from day one and an element Cafasso is particularly proud of in the game’s development.
“We had a lot of challenges to face, but this feature is something we’ve been able to get working in the early phase of development, and from the beginning [it] gave us the opportunity to test the game in this fantastic open world,” he says. “We just had to keep filling this unique world with awesome things to bring it to life. It was a really good motivator for the team, seeing from the first day what we were able to create thanks to the procedurally generated system.”
The procedural approach allows small teams to make worlds far larger than they might otherwise be able to – while not a solution for every sort of game, it does make sense in King of Seas. The open seas, ripe for exploration and ship-to-ship combat, are a perfect place for an algorithm to make things up as you play. Even though that’s the case, there are of course linear, crafted ele-ments to the game – elements like the narrative and missions core to the overall progression, say. So it’s a mix, with an emphasis on the procedural generation in the most part.
It’s fair to say nobody expects the world to be changed with King of Seas, but it’s nice to see a small indie take the chance to move into uncharted waters (wahey!) for a new release. Plus, let’s be honest, there’s nothing wrong with looking to the best for inspiration, and anything paying hom-age to Sid Meier’s Pirates! is very much welcome.
Genre: Scurvy sim
Format: PC / Switch
Release: Late 2020
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Antiviral Essential Oils
Now’s the time for us all to start talking about Antiviral Essential Oils!
It’s winter, so it’s also cold and flu season. Colds and flu, (aka influenza), are viral infections. And, because colds and flu are viral they present us with more of an issue than bacterial infections… sadly, modern medicine has very little to offer us when it comes to treating viruses… But, thankfully, Mother Nature, alongside our own beautiful natural immune system, can do a really decent job of seeing off most pathogens.
Plus, antiviral essential oils used in conjunction with Food Grade Organic Nigella Sativa Oil are even more effective. (Nigella Sativa Oil can protect our heart, lungs and blood vessels from tissue damage when infected with spike proteins.)
Hopefully this article will bring a much needed sense of hope and calm to many people.
Essential Oils Have Got Us Covered
There are also several Wild As The Wind antiviral essential oil blends available, so I’ll mention these first… But, if you are in a hurry, just skip this section written in green to got straight to the list of antiviral essential oils.
One is suitable for topical application straight out of the bottle: Thieves Oil 2020. It is ideal for adults and children of five years and above.
There is also a pure essential oil option containing all of the same aromatherapy oils as Thieves Oil 2022. This is simply called: Thieves Essential Oil 2022
In addition, there is also another pure essential oil option, Thieves Comprehensive Essential Oil, which is suitable for adults and children of two years and above.
As it’s not advisable to use the same essential oils consistently, day after day, for long periods of time, both Thieves Essential Oil 2022 and Thieves Comprehensive Essential Oil can be alternated with each other to ensure continued protections.
In the very important article, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, the process through which our immune system can overwhelm us is explained, resulting in life-threatening outcomes, when trying to fight off a viral infection. An immune response is also an inflammatory response, so anti-inflammatory essential oils are very important for viral infections.
Wild As The Wind Deep Calm Essential Oil Blend is an optimal aromatherapy oil combination to cool the fires of inflammation in our bodies.
The majority of the aromatherapy oils used to make the Wild As The Wind Deep Calm Essential Oil Blend are antiviral as well as anti-inflammatory and immuno-supportive.
Deep Calm Essential Oil Blend may help with chronic inflammatory disorders and autoimmune conditions ranging from digestive disorders, respiratory conditions & allergies to chemical sensitivity, cytokine storms, anxiety & depression, chronic immune activation and trauma…
Learn more about essential oils in these important articles:
- Essential Oils
- Essential Oil Adulteration
- Organic Essential Oils
- Essential Oil First Aid Kit
- Essential Oils UK
To learn more about Anti-Viral Essential Oils read on…
Antiviral Essential Oils
The Antiviral Essential Oils listed in this article are a great defence against viral infections, including Covid-19, and using them is an effective way of mitigating infection… but there are other things we can do… Read Corona Virus Prevention & Cures for more information after reading this article.
It is particularly important to share this hope-inducing article, because the mainstream press are telling us, rather hopelessly, the only thing we can do is wait for a vaccine, and, of course, this is causing panic, which will only serve to lower immunity.
IMPORTANT :: Due to repeated requests for the same information around coronavirus, Thieves Oil 2020 and antiviral essential oils an FAQ page has been created. If you have a question which isn’t covered in the FAQ answers please ask it in the comments on the FAQ page by following this link :: Anti-Virus Essential Oils FAQ’s
Antiviral Essential Oils Work
Mainstream news, and the tabloids are printing stories saying that Essential Oils cannot protect us against viruses. This is profoundly irresponsible! And will potentially prove to be criminally negligent…?
Sadly, we are being misinformed The following quote is from a government website:
EOs from two different suppliers) were active against the fourteen Gram‐positive and ‐negative bacteria strains tested, including some antibiotic‐resistant strains. Minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) ranged from 0.01% to 3% v/v with minimal bactericidal concentrations from <0.01% to 6.00% v/v; (2) a blend of Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Daucus carota, Syzygium aromaticum, Origanum vulgare EOs was antifungal to the six Candida strains tested, with MICs ranging from 0.01% to 0.05% v/v with minimal fungicidal concentrations from 0.02% to 0.05% v/v. Blend AB1 was also effective against H1N1 and HSV1 viruses. With this dual activity, against H1N1 and against S. aureus and S. pneumoniaenotably, AB1 may be interesting to treat influenza and postinfluenza bacterial pneumonia infections. These blends could be very useful in clinical practice to combat common infections including those caused by microorganisms resistant to antimicrobial drugs.
There are, of course, many viruses… and there’s little financial impetus to test… but here’s a slew of different research which is revealing all sorts of anti-viral activity within essential oils.
Thankfully Science Direct have produced the following report exemplifying why essential oils are so effective against many viruses:
An updated and comprehensive review of the antiviral potential of essential oils and their chemical constituents with special focus on their mechanism of action against various influenza and coronaviruses
Who Is Most At Risk?
Those over 50 years of age, and those who smoke or who drink heavily, or have sugar and grain addictions are much more susceptible to viral infection, and are more likely to contract a fatal dose of the Covid-19 virus. This is because Corona Virus specifically targets the lungs, and can replicate faster in an acid environment within the body… hence why alcohol, sugar and grains are an issue.
Also included :: herbal and supplement protocol advice at the end of this article.
Antiviral Essential Oils UK
There are a good number of anti-viral essential oils available in the UK and the rest of the world, all of which are extremely effective, and, mercifully, very affordable.
The real beauty of the best anti-viral essential oils is they are heavily anti-bacterial as well as some of them being nervines. However, unlike antibiotics, antibacterial and anti-viral essential oils only kill the bad bacteria without harming the vitally important good bacteria which helps us digest our food and forms 80% of our immune system.
Good bacteria, yeasts and viruses all contribute to our gut health, which is what forms 80% of immune system. So, to understand the importance of good bacteria and good viruses, and why the health of our digestion is the foundation of our overall health, please read the article, Gut Health.
IMPORTANT :: Not all essential oils are created equal. Anywhere between 75% and 98% of all essential oils are adulterated, This means they are stripped of their therapeutic benefits and are often rendered toxic. Only buy essential oils you can trust. In Buy Essential Oils UK I highlight what to avoid. ***ALL Wild As The Wind Essential Oils are of therapeutic quality.
Lavender Essential Oil is a very potent and diverse healer with anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. It is also a nevine, with the potential to help protect the Central Nervous System.
Lavender Essential Oil is one of the very few antiviral essential oils suitable for babies, toddlers and children. It must be diluted to very low percentages. Refer to Essential Oils Safety For Babies & Children
Corona Virus is now being shown to affect the Central Nervous System… :: A Beijing Hospital Confirms Covid-19 Attacks Central Nervous System
Other nervine essential oils include:
Chamomile Essential Oil :: Is both sedative, as well as a nervine, which also alleviates insomnia.
Clary Sage Essential Oil: Is both sedative and nervine, used for nervous tension, panic, depression, but also has analgesic anti-cramping abilities also.
Geranium Essential Oil: Is a nervine with an immensely calming aroma.
Marjoram Essential Oil: A sedative and nervine, which is used for anxiety, insomnia
Peppermint Essential Oil: Is a nervine, used for panic and depression.
Vetiver Essential Oil: Is both sedative and nervine, and assists with insomnia.
Also, remove these as much as possible:
- Non-natural cleaning products
- Non-natural skincare, personal hygiene products and toiletries are also toxic to our Central Nervous System.
- Hormone disrupting toxins must also be avoided for Central Nervous System health.
- Heavy Metals damage our Central Nervous System health.
- Wireless technologies
It is believed wireless technologies undermines our immune health by 40%!
To learn more about natural protocols for Central Nervous System health visit Corona Virus Prevention & Cures
Copaiba Aromatherapy Oil is one of the best antiviral essential oils for young children. It is safe for use from 6 months.
Plus, Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil is a great alternative to Hemp Essential Oil, which is also featured later on in this list. Copaiba and Hemp contain endocannabinoids which help to regulate and balance many processes within the body. ‘Endo’ refers to our hormonal system.
However, whilst Copaiba Aromatherapy Oil attaches to our body-wide CB2 receptors in the same way Hemp Essential Oil does, it does not attach to our cerebral CB1 receptors. Hemp Essential Oil attaches to both.
Copaiba also works to suppress inflammatory cytokines and so will ease viral symptoms.
Aromatically Copaiba is very neutral whereas Hemp is very pungently herbaceous.
For dosage information please visit the specific product pages in the Wild As The Wind Shop.
The individual Wild As The Wind Shop product page links are as follows:
Cistus, or Rock Rose, is extremely antiviral. It also supports the respiratory system by ridding it of excess mucus and blockages. Cistus Essential Oil can treat colds, coughs, bronchitis, flu and asthma.
This is an incredibly important essential oil, but it is one of the more pricey, costing more than Hemp Essential Oil, known for it’s CBD content.
In an effort to offer an affordable option Wild As The Wind sell an ethically sourced Cistus Essential Oil. For those of you who are determined to support organic producers there’s also a Wild As The Wind Organic Cistus Essential Oil.
Just for the record, out of all of the essential oils in this list for viral infection and respiratory support, this is the one I choose for myself. I also use Thieves Oil 2020 regularly, as well as Lavender Essential Oil and Rosemary Essential Oil.
I also drink Organic Sweet Orange Essential Oil in my water… one drop per glass up to three times a day, sometimes warm, sometimes cold.
***It is safe to use up to twelve drops of essnetial oil in any combination per day. For more information about essential oil safety please refer to Using Essential Oils.
Tea Tree Antiviral Essential Oil
Perhaps the most commonly known antiviral essential oil is Tea Tree Essential Oil. This essential oil, which is also known as Ti Tree Essential Oil or Melaleuca Essential Oil, is an absolute powerhouse of healing, but is gentle enough to be used on young children.
Tea Tree Essential Oil, like Lavender Essential Oil, and Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil, is one of the very few antiviral essential oils suitable for babies, toddlers and children. It must be diluted to very low percentages. Refer to Essential Oils SafetyFor Babies & Children
Tea Tree Essential Oil is not only an anti-viral essential oil. It is also antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic. These are the main four ways in which we become infected, and so Tea Tree Essential Oil is a great panacea for pretty much all of the most apparent health threats that exist today.
Unfortunately, the creation of Super Bugs and Super Viruses, means that in extreme cases, the power of Tea Tree can be overwhelmed.
In those instances, it’s time to bring in the ‘big guns’!
Oregano Essential Oil is, without doubt the most potent anti-viral essential oil available, but like Tea Tree Essential Oil, Oregano Essential Oil is also antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic, but in a more potent form.
And, Oregano Essential Oil contains a good amount of Phenols, so it is brilliant for detoxing hormone receptor sites of toxic synthetic hormones which are present in modern fabrics, home furnishings and plastics, which seriously compromise our health. Our hormones are chemical messengers which maintain the fine balance of our bodily functions, keeping everything in balance. Any challenge to our hormones will ensure a deterioration in our overall health. For more information read Hormone Disrupting Substances & Cures
The gorgeous smelling Cinnamon Essential Oil is another aromatherapy oil which is a potent anti-viral essential oil that is also antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic.
Cinnamon Essential Oil is also immune boosting, and so is a great preventative as well as a great cure for most of the common infections we’re likely to contract.
Another gorgeous smelling aromatherapy oil, Clove Essential Oil is another potent anti-viral essential oil that is also antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic.
Clove Essential Oil is also homeostasis supporting aromatherapy oil, and so, just like Cinnamon Essential Oil, it is a great preventative as well as a great cure for most of the common infections we’re likely to contract.
In the world of aromatherapy, the combining of aromatherapy oils makes these healing oils more potent. The combining of Clove Essential Oil with Rosemary Essential Oil is a very good example of this.
Rosemary Aromatherapy Oil is another anti-viral essential oil with antibacterial, anti-fungal and antimicrobial actions.
Thyme Essential Oil is yet another anti-viral essential oil with antibacterial, anti-fungal and antimicrobial actions, as well as being a great immune-boosting tonic!
Thyme Aromatherapy Essential Oil comes in different chemotypes. Thyme White Essential Oil is more antioxidant but can irritate the skin in some cases. Thyme Red Essential Oil or Sweet Thyme Essential Oil is less irritating to the skin.
Thyme Aromatherapy Oil is also vitally important for hormone balance… as is Clary Sage Aromatherapy Oil.
Very Affordable Antiviral Essential Oils
Two of the most affordable essential oils in the Wild As the Wind essential oil range are two of the most affordable antiviral essential oils in the world.
Gurjum Essential Oil is a profound healer that shares many of the expansive healing properties of Copaiba Essential Oil.
Gurjum Essential Oil should be in EVERYONE”S first aid kit!
Palmarosa Essential Oil is another profoundly healing essential oil which deserves a place in everyone’s first aid kit!
Not only is Palmarosa Essential Oil an antiviral aromatherapy oil, but it is also a very important anti-ageing ingredient used in many cosmetic products..
Sweet Basil Essential Oil is antiviral, antimicrobial as well as being a potent antioxidant.
Like Oregano Essential Oil it contains Eugenol, and thus should not be used consistently. Essential oils containing Eugenol require regular breaks to allow the body to detox this bio-accumulative constituent.
Several of the above aromatherapy oils are in a Wild As The Wind essential oil mentioned earlier Thieves Oil 2020.
Clary Sage Aromatherapy Oil is not an anti-viral, but it is vital for hormonal health and it blends brilliantly with most of the above oils. It is also a nervine, which protects the nervous system from the adverse effects of viral infections.
It is profoundly antibacterial, but it’s also a natural sedative and analgesic, so it’s great for when you have the flu and need a good nights sleep to help you recover.
Getting enough sleep is THE best way to stay well and heal when we get unwell!
Other Important Aromatherapy Oils
Frankincense Essential Oil is an amazingly healing oil, which is great for pain and as an immuno-stimulant! Prevention is better than cure!
Research has shown Frankincense Essential Oils calms cytokine storms (viral symptoms) and increases activity of white blood cells.
Sweet Orange Essential Oil is uplifting, antibacterial, and a great tonic. It can be taken internally to recondition the digestive track, and it is profoundly antibacterial. Sweet Orange Aromatherapy Oil is a great one for using during illness, but will help support our immunity all year round.
Sweet Orange Essential Oil can be used continuously for long periods… but, it is always good to take a break from everything every now and then… Everything will ultimately prove toxic with over use… it’s why we vary our diets, and change shampoo brands etc…
Hemp Essential Oil plays a vitally important role in ensuring optimal immunity. The cannabinoids in Hemp Essential Oil modulate macrophages which clear out pathogens and toxins.
Because we have cannabinoid receptors in every part of our body, taking Hemp Essential Oil, with it’s full spectrum cannabinoids is one of the most fortifying things for our immune system there is.
Learn What’s Really Going On With Viruses
Viruses are actually not alive… This is why most of the advice we are being given is bogus.
This doesn’t mean they can’t make us ill. Read this article to find out more and then come back here for some really important herbal and dietary supplements we can take to prevent infection and seeing off Corona virus if we do get it.
Aromatherapy Oil Blends For Preventing Viral Infection
Obviously using aromatherapy oils, or essential oils, is an excellent way of preventing viral infection as well as treating the infections themselves, but it is important that we take a good break from Eugenol containing aromatherapy oils, and those containing Phenols, especially if we are taking them internally.
***This is the main reason why I advocate the use of pre-blended aromatherapy oils for those that are new to essential oils.
There’s two Wild As The Wind blended products which I would advise people to use as a great preventative as well as treatment for viral and bacterial infections, as well as immune-boosting support, and these are…
Thieves Oil was the name given to grave robbers who operated during the time of the black death… a viral infection which almost certainly resulted in death.
The thieves who had direct contact with the virus on a daily basis thwarted infection owing to their secret blend of essential oils. It was only after they were caught and forced to reveal their recipe did anyone get to learn of this healing and preventative combination of aromatherapy oils.
Additional Natural Protocols To Stay Well
This section has now been moved to a dedicated Corona Virus article because this one is already quite long enough!
To learn more about natural protocols for Central Nervous System health and Corona Virus prevention and management visit :: Corona Virus Prevention & Cures
The information provided is not intended to replace the medical directives of your healthcare provider. This information is not meant for the diagnosis of health issues. If you are pregnant, have serious or multiple health concerns, consult with your healthcare provider before using essential oils or associated products. If you experience any complications or adverse reactions contact your healthcare provider.
Deepen your knowledge by using the Wild As The Wind Recommended Resources
Another resource you may find useful can be found by following the link below. *Please note, I use sources from the Recommended Resources list as well as sources from the Healthcare and Skincare Information Sources list when researching articles for the Wild As The Wind Blog.
Wild As The Wind use a number of resources when deciding which essential oil formulas to put together for optimal healing and efficacy, as well as to support any health claims we may make.
We use the industry ‘bible’ on essential oil safety: Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals [2nd Edition] by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, to establish the safety of the Wild As The Wind formulations.
Many of the scientific studies used to inform the claims made on this website are via GreenMedInfo, as well as via Dr. Josh Axe, Ty Bollinger on the Truth About Cancer website as well as, on the odd occasion, Dr. Eric Zielinski
Other resources include:
- Robert Tisserand
- Dr. Robert Pappas
- Dr. Mercola
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During winter months areas of the wildlife area may be periodically closed due to flooding.
Activities: wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing, educational programs, informative exhibits, a self-guided nature trail, and seasonal guided tours
Hours: Sunrise to sunset.
Passes: A CDFW Lands Pass must be in possession by each visitor who is 16 years of age or older, however, visitors who are in possession of a valid California hunting or fishing license in their name are exempt from this requirement. Lands passes may be purchased on-line, by phone at (800) 565-1458, or in-person at locations wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Lands passes cannot be substituted for Hunting Passes, which are required for adult hunters on Type-A and Type-B wildlife areas.
School and organized youth groups, including accompanying adults, are exempt from the lands pass requirement, but should contact the area to schedule a field trip at least two weeks in advance.
Facilities: Restrooms, designated parking lots, a visitor’s museum, and picnic tables with good views of the area can all be accessed from parking lot #14. This lot also connects to a paved trail, sloped for the mobility impaired, that leads to a viewing platform. Designated parking areas and restroom access are available year-round in the Main Business Office, and seasonally at the entrance Check Station area. Lot # 18 and the adjacent viewing hide are also improved for the mobility impaired.
NOTE: Visitors are responsible for knowing and complying with all regulations pertaining to the use of Department lands.
Refer to the Public Uses on State and Federal Lands section of the Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use Regulations (PDF) booklet for both statewide and property-specific regulations.
You may not operate a drone on CDFW Lands without a Special Use Permit.
A valid CDFW fishing license is required. Check fishing regulations for current licensing fees. Licenses are not available on the Wildlife Area.
Visitors can enjoy many fishing opportunities at Gray Lodge with its ponds and miles of canals supporting bass, sunfish, perch, catfish and carp. All fishing is from the shore in accordance with general fish regulations. The area is open to fishing seven days a week. From two weeks before waterfowl season to one week after, fishing is restricted to the Avis Access only.
Kids Fishing Derby: Generally held in May, a one-day catfish derby is held for children ages 15 and under. Call Gray Lodge for details about this year's event.
For more information, call the Gray Lodge Main Office at (530) 846-7500.
Get involved in satisfying and educational hands-on wildlife conservation projects.
Volunteers at Gray Lodge participate in a variety of special projects, most of which involve working outside. In all seasons, volunteers monitor and help put up wood duck nest boxes, lead nature walks, assist with nature programs for schools, staff the visitors' booth, assist with restoration projects, remove non-native vegetation, contribute to the general maintenance, and act as part of the Gray Lodge team.
Gray Lodge Clean-Up Day draws volunteers of all ages. Highly skilled volunteers can become part of the wildlife and habitat management programs at Gray Lodge.
Many educational fairs and events are partially staffed with volunteers. It is fun and rewarding to share your knowledge as well as learn something new.
Wood Duck Nest Box Program (March - July):
Throughout California, youngsters, seniors, sportsmen, birders, people from all backgrounds are participating in nest box programs that benefit many species of cavity nesting critters.
A nest box program can be as small as one or two bird houses that you would put on a tree in your backyard; and a nest box program can be as large as the 400 Wood Duck nest boxes on the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area that are checked and maintained by over 30 volunteers who travel from as far as Sacramento, Davis and Chico.
Nest box programs increase public awareness of the interrelationships of habitat preservation and wildlife survival. They provide an opportunity for the public to participate in a hands-on wildlife conservation project which fosters a personal sense of stewardship. They also increase viable nesting sites for many species of federally protected cavity nesting species of wildlife.
Sign up for this exciting field study, working with cavity nesting wildlife. Open to the public, ages 18 and over. The orientation workshop for this season-long program is held in March. Due to limited space, reservations are required.
Docent Program - Educational Tours (September - February):
Become a leader in nature study on the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area. Children's educational programs are held on Tuesday mornings. Other public tours are held throughout the week, as reserved.
This opportunity offers experience in communications for those who enjoy sharing a valued pool of knowledge, the appreciation of wildlife and the importance of conservation management. No experience is necessary, since the mentor system allows for a wide range of expertise. Using a hands-on approach to learning, you will be given the guidance needed to actively participate in on-site tours.
These are interpretive positions, based on two-way communication skills, enthusiasm for the topics and accurate information delivery, as we light public inspiration for wildlife and respectful, outdoor recreation. An annual workshop, generally held in late September, is required, for this season-long opportunity. Reservations are required.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife invites your participation in such enjoyable and worthwhile programs.
Each of us has a unique personality, set of enthusiasms, fundamental knowledge and experiences with nature. No matter what your interest, volunteering is important to the resource, the Department and to yourself.
For more information, call the Naturalist Office at (530) 846-7505 or email [email protected].
Land management activities at the property that presently comprises Gray Lodge have included flooding, burning, and shallow discing. All of the property was at one time commercially farmed, with one probable exception – there is evidence to indicate that portions of the original 2,540-acre parcel are undisturbed native marsh.
The property was designated as a wildlife area by the Fish and Game Commission in 1953. The principal land use currently practiced at Gray Lodge is the provision of seasonally flooded wetlands for migratory birds. The 600 acres of riparian woodlands that remain here include cottonwood, willow, blackberry, and wild grape. They provide food, shelter and shade for aquatic and terrestrial species like the garter snake, great blue heron, ringtail, and river otter.
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CANOE & KAYAK TOURS
WHITEWATER CANOEING THE SCHWARZA: A RIVER TRIP THROUGH HÖLLENTAL CANYON
Often referred to as Little Canada of Austria, the Schwarza River in Hell’s Valley (in German: Höllental) hosts an exciting interplay of great whitewater WW I-II (III) as well as mellow sections to recreate and enjoy the surrounding nature. You will have a chance to jump into clear freshwater pools from rocks and also get to relax and swim during your float. Our guide will be happy to tell you about the canyon's rich lumberjack history, when the river was used to drift logs downstream. Adventure-feel guaranteed.
WHITEWATER CANOEING THE UPPER SALZA: AUSTRIA'S WILD RIVER JEWEL
Come with us on an unforgettable wilderness expedition that seeks its kind in Austria. On this whitewater I-II canoe tour we will take you through the pristine and remote gorge and river valley of the upper Salza. You will experience breathtaking views in the canyon, which was carved out by the river meandering through here for millennia. Due to its sheer rock walls, there will be no roads even getting close to this section of the river. On top of being a protected area, the natural landscape has maintained a wild and untouched character rarely encountered in modern day Western Europe.
EXTREME WHITEWATER CANOEING: THE MIDDLE SALZA
This is for experienced kayakers or pointers in the canoe. A thrilling whitewater adventure that seeks its kind on one of Europe's most gorgeous whitewater rivers - the legendary Salza. The Middle Salza has class III rapids and high waves that feel exhilarating in a hard shell canoe or kayak. If you want to join us on this exclusive adventure, we recommend doing one of our easier tours on the upper Salza or Schwarza River first. If you've mastered them, you are ready to go on this extraordinary trip. Get a taste of what it's like and watch our video.
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Key evidence in Windsor nightclub shooting to be excluded due to charter violation
The Boom Boom Room nightclub is seen in WIndsor, Ont. on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014.
Key evidence in the case against the accused in a Windsor nightclub shooting is to be excluded by the judge on the basis of a charter violation.
Justice J. Paul Howard ruled police didn't provide accused, Kevin Nyadu, access to a lawyer within reasonable time, violating charter rights.
The gunshot residue evidence obtained by forensics was thrown out.
In October 2014, Windsor police said Devonte Pierce, who was 20 years old at the time, was reportedly shot in the stomach. Pierce was working at the time of the shooting.
Kevin Nyandu of Brampton is charged with attempted murder, careless use of a firearm and unlawful possession of marijuana.
Shadrack Amankwa also of Brampton, is charged with accessory to attempted murder, possession of a firearm while prohibited and careless storage of a firearm.
Police were called to the club around 2:40 a.m. on Oct. 5. Officers in the area heard the gunshot and observed two males running across Victoria Avenue westbound from behind the Victoria Park Place apartments.
The trial resumes in April.
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Police search for suspect in Victoria Day stabbing
1616 Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, Ont. on May 20, 2019. (Ricardo Veneza/CTV Windsor)
Windsor police are the lookout for a suspect wanted in the stabbing of a man on Victoria Day.
The Windsor Police Service tells CTV News on Monday, officers were called to an apartment building at 1616 Ouellette Avenue at 11:30 a.m.
Police found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
The suspect is described as a 22-year-old white male, thin, dirty blonde hair and lots of tattoos. He was last seen wearing a blue hat and brown pants, but no shirt.
Police say the victim and the suspect were known to each other.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at catchcrooks.com.
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Windsor Regional Hospital parking rates not changing
Windsor Regional Hospital's Met Campus is shown in this file photo on Dec. 5, 2012. (Melanie Borrelli / CTV Windsor)
New details on provincial regulations that specify what hospitals can charge for parking were released on Monday, but parking rates at Windsor Regional Hospital will not be changing.
Hospital CEO David Musyj says their rates are already below the $10-per-day maximum rates that will be mandated for all Ontario hospitals as of Oct. 1.
“Parking rates should be set at a rate that is fair to patients, visitors and staff,” said Musyj in a news release. “We also recognize that immediate family members provide an important role in supporting patient care, which is why reduced parking rates are available to those individuals who are part of this process.
Current parking rates at WRH’s Met campus are:
-Free for the first 20 minutes
-$3 for up to one hour
-$1 for each additional half hour
-A daily maximum of $7 per day
For Windsor Regional Cancer Centre patients and families (entrance off Alsace Ave.), there is a $3 flat fee.
Current parking rates at WRH’s Ouellette campus depend on location as follows:
Parking garage rates are the same as described above for Met campus – free for the first 20 minutes; $3 for up to one hour, $1 each additional hour and a daily maximum of $7 per day.
Short-term parking - Emergency Lot and Lot "F" (located south of the Goyeau Lobby Entrance) are $4 for the first hour and $3 each additional hour.
Long-term parking at the “Viscount Lot” (located south of hospital off of Ouellette Avenue) is $3 for the first hour or portion thereof, $1 for each additional half hour; $7 paid at one time provides receipt valid until midnight on date of purchase.
Options for passes are also available at both campuses and fall under the weekly and monthly rates established by the province (which calls for a 50 per cent discount for such passes). Currently WRH offers daily ($7), weekly ($30) and 28-day ($90) passes offering unlimited exit and entry.
Musyj says the availability of parking is a long-standing issue at both campuses. Currently, many staff at Met campus must use a parking lot located two blocks away and are then taken by shuttle to the campus, while many cancer patients unfortunately cannot find parking spaces in the limited availability adjacent to the Cancer Centre and in such cases use the main lot on the north side of Met campus.
Parking was rated as a top concern in feedback received by the Site Selection Committee tasked with developing criteria for its recent site selection process.
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The Cold Air UP inside the cellar is an available option when the Evaporator within the cellar needs to be positioned lower down, closer to the floor. To make this modification, you simply need re-position a cover plate on site to allow for the cold air to be directed upwards.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION – The WKSL4000 can now have a maximum of 50ft of line set (previously the earlier versions of the WKS4000 allowed for 100ft).
The WKSL2200 & WKSL4000 are available in 230V/ 50Hz/ 2Phase, please inquire about the WKSL2150 & WKSL3350.
The L series now allows for digital display on your split system.
SENTRY III CONTROL SYSTEM FEATURES
- Large, easy to read, cool green LED display
- Accurate, easy to adjust temperature set points with continuous display of cabinet temperature.
- Power outage protection.
- Blocked airflow protection, which shuts down unit and protects wine in case of high temperatures caused by condenser blockage or fan failure.
- Controls temperature by enclosure (cellar) air sensors or optional bottle probe.
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Chapuis, Savigny Les Beaune, 2019
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Chapuis, Pinot Noir, 2019
This Pinot Noir from Chapuis, a distinguished producer in France's Burgundy region, is a testament to the art of winemaking. The 2019 vintage, a red wine with an alcohol level of 13%, reflects the excellent climatic conditions of the year, which allowed the grapes to reach perfect maturity.
The production process of this wine is a combination of tradition and modern techniques. The grapes are hand-picked at the peak of their ripeness to ensure the highest quality. The fermentation process involves the use of indigenous yeast and is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, allowing for a controlled and optimal extraction of flavors.
The taste profile of this wine is characterized by the distinctive flavors of Pinot Noir. The palate is greeted with a burst of ripe red fruits, followed by subtle hints of spices. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering taste that invites another sip.
Burgundy, the region where this wine originates from, is renowned for its rich history in viticulture. The terroir of Burgundy is highly suitable for the cultivation of Pinot Noir grapes, providing the ideal conditions for these grapes to express their full potential. The Chapuis family, with their long-standing tradition in winemaking, have masterfully crafted this wine to showcase the best of what Burgundy has to offer.
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Senator Win Gatchalian is proposing the allocation of P1.9 billion for the hiring of non-teaching personnel, which will help decongest teachers’ workload and improve the quality of their teaching.
“We recommended an allocation of P1.9 billion, I know it’s a substantial amount to hire 5,000 administrative officers and 3,000 project development officers to help our teachers unload their administrative responsibilities. This is one of the low-hanging fruits in terms of improving efficiency in our classrooms,” said Gatchalian, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Basic Education.
Gatchalian specifically seeks augmentation under the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Personnel Services for the creation of 5,000 positions for Administrative Officer II and 3,000 for Project Development Officer I. Citing the Legislative Budget Research and Monitoring Office (LBRMO), Gatchalian pointed out that the proposed 2024 national budget has no allocation for the hiring of non-teaching personnel.
The lawmaker cited how the congestion of teachers’ workload has affected the quality of teaching in public schools. The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) pointed out in 2019 that actual teaching is sidelined by other administrative and student support roles of teachers, which include their participation in programs like mass immunizations, deworming, and elections, among others.
In 2022, Gatchalian urged the DepEd to study the recommendation of the PIDS to conduct evidence-based studies on teacher workload, which will rationalize the job functions of public school teachers, allow them to balance their workload, and allocate more of their time to improve learner outcomes. This is one of Gatchalian’s recommendations when he presented the findings of an oversight review on the implementation of the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (Republic Act No. 4670).
Gatchalian also plans to file amendments to the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers and make it more responsive to teachers’ present challenges and needs.
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The Torah portion establishes the laws of contamination of corpses and purification with the purification waters prepared with the Red Heifer. It also reports the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, and the failure of Moses in the waters of Meribah. This portion covers Numbers 19:1–22:1.
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How Can Killing The Fetus Save A Life?
I have read and researched considerably and I have been unable to find an instance that would justify a late-term partial birth abortion. I spoke to one physician who said past 30 weeks of gestation that he could not fathom any circumstance where killing the baby would be necessary to save the life of the mother.
So if I cannot find an example and my doctor cannot think of any reason to conduct a late-term partial birth abortion then why are we talking about this. Hillary Clinton has gone on and on about the rights of the mother and protecting the lives of mothers but it seems that is a red-herring.
So I am asking you. Is there something I am missing? Can you give me an example of a necessary late-term abortion to save the life of the mother? I am looking forward to you helping me with this research.
If we cannot come up with an example I would suggest that such procedures should certainly be illegal. I would further suggest that Congress find a date that can be agreed upon that would be a cut-off for abortions. The majority of Americans think abortions should not occur after 20 weeks. I can live with that, at least for now. I mean at least it is a step in the right direction.
What do you think?
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FRANKFORT—The Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would bring Kentucky’s state ID program into compliance with a federal standard that has a fast-approaching deadline. Senate Bill 245, passed by a 26-12 vote, would make REAL ID-compliant state-issued identification available to Kentuckians.
REAL ID is a federal program adopted in 2005 that would come close to establishing a national proof-of-identity program. The Homeland Security program set minimum standards for new, voluntary “enhanced” photo ID cards to include more personal information and anti-counterfeit facets. Participating states are also required to store photos and information, where it could be accessed by law enforcement or other governmental agencies with the proper authorization.
So far, only 23 states have complied with the act, and enforcement has been delayed. Kentucky is one of 27 states to receive an extension as it works to gain compliance.
Initially, the security provisions of REAL ID were to take effect in January. Though access to high-security facilities like military bases and nuclear power plants has already been limited to those without the new ID, other restrictions are still a few years away.
By 2018, flyers from states that are not REAL ID compliant nor have an extension – or those individuals who do not choose to obtain an enhanced ID – will need a second form of identification to fly domestically. By 2020, all flyers will require enhanced identification.
Sponsor Sen. Ernie Harris, R-Crestwood, reviewed the provisions of SB 245, though he said he felt it was hardly needed for a bill that was so well-hashed.
“This is a bill that’s been out there. It’s been discussed for a while,” he said.
Aside from adding the new IDs, SB 245 would also set new procedures for issuing licenses, reaffirming the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet as the issuing body, and would change renewal periods. Kentuckians would only have to renew their licenses every eight years, instead of the current four-year requirement.
Sen. Robin Webb, D-Grayson, lodged one of the votes against SB 245, calling it “a reach.”
“It’s not exactly protecting my security,” she said, but the federal requirement of enhanced IDs “certainly will adversely affect my right to travel, so I vote no.”
The bill is now on its way for consideration in the House.
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National Cancer Survivor’s Month is celebrated in June! Knox Community Hospital invites everyone to join in this annual Celebration of Life that is recognized throughout hundreds of communities nationwide.
What is National Cancer Survivors Month?
It is a time of hope created to celebrate survivors and provide encouragement for people currently fighting cancer. Anyone can be involved in the effort, no matter if you are a cancer survivor, a family member, friend, or medical professional. This month allows for the many people who have a history of cancer to come together and celebrate milestones and recognize the people who have supported them throughout their journey. National Cancer Survivors Month is also aimed to bring attention to cancer survivorship and the ongoing challenges that they face. This month fulfills much of the need for more resources, research, and survivorship-friendly legislation to improve cancer survivors’ quality of life. In America alone, there are more than 16.9 million cancer survivors. This month allows for all people who have been affected by cancer in any way to connect and get to share their journeys. The motto of this month is “It is a CELEBRATION for those who have survived, an INSPIRATION for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of SUPPORT for families, and an OUTREACH to the community.”
Knox Community Hospital has been honored to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Month for more than 15 years. Please join KCH in celebrating and recognizing our community member survivors’ and lifting up those who have been recently diagnosed. For more information, visit: CDC website or https://www.kch.org/center-cancer-care
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Materialism—A Deadly Philosophy
The highest values of living lie in material well-being and in the furtherance of material progress.
Why is it deadly? How can you avoid becoming infected?
“AFFLUENT SOCIETY HAS LED TO MATERIALISM,” read a boldfaced headline in the Edinburgh (Scotland) Evening News of May 18, 1963. “POSSESSIONS NOW ‘MORE IMPORTANT THAN PEOPLE,’” the secondary headline continued.
The article that followed observed that today people are concentrating attention on attaining material things, to the neglect of relationships with fellow humans. The community “has become merely a place to earn the money to buy things, and the idea that a man might make friends there and get emotional satisfaction out of relationships with his mates has gone by the board,” a prominent Leicester University lecturer noted.
Few observant people will deny that this is often true. The materialistic philosophy embraced by godless communism, namely, that ‘the highest values of living lie in material well-being and in the furtherance of material progress,’a is as closely adhered to in Christendom as it is in Communist lands. Observed a news commentator in U.S. News & World Report (October 19, 1959): “America stands self-hypnotized hugging the Communist philosophy of life with all the zip and gusto of a parvenu nation. . . . America, in clear violation of her own past traditions and the beliefs of her Founding Fathers, has today accepted this deadly philosophy in toto.” Not only is this materialistic outlook prevalent in America; it is characteristic of much of the world.
But why is materialism called a “deadly philosophy”? ‘In what way is it deadly?’ you may ask. ‘Do not nice homes, fine clothes and good food bring happiness and a sense of well-being? Therefore, is it not realistic to make one’s goal the obtaining of these material things? Why, it is only practical to place the highest value on material well-being and the furtherance of material progress!’
This is rapidly becoming the attitude of the majority of Christendom’s population. But “this belief, which has been lifted straight from Karl Marx’s ‘Manifesto,’ has obscured America’s vision,” lamented the above-quoted news commentator. It “has made American theoreticians and statesmen the sappers and miners of world Communism, and has made American propaganda a complement to the Kremlin’s campaign of lies.”
Yes, Christendom’s pursuit of materialism has paved the way for the advance of the godless ideology of communism! Materialism is not based on the teachings of God-fearing men, but, rather, is in line with the teachings of the father of modern-day communism, Karl Marx. By adopting such a materialistic philosophy Christendom has caused people to forget God and to trust instead in material possessions, resulting in a fertile field for the spread of atheistic communism. Such a philosophy can lead only to God’s adverse judgment.
Regarding this, one wise servant of God long ago wrote: “If I have put gold as my confidence, or to gold I have said, ‘You are my trust!’ if I used to rejoice because my property was much, and because my hand had found a lot of things; . . . that too would be an error for attention by the justices, for I should have denied the true God above.”—Job 31:24-28.
Jesus Christ, the Founder of Christianity, also recognized the danger of making material possessions one’s chief goal in life. He realized that it would cause one to become proud and selfish and to forget God. So time and again he struck right at the heart of materialism. For example, in his famous Sermon on the Mount he said:
“Stop storing up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break in and steal. Rather, store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, . . . Observe intently the birds of heaven, because they do not sow seed or reap or gather into storehouses; still your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth more than they are? . . . So never be anxious and say, ‘What are we to eat?’ or, ‘What are we to drink?’ or, ‘What are we to put on?’ For all these are the things the nations are eagerly pursuing. For your heavenly Father knows you need all these things. Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.” How different Jesus’ teachings are from the popular materialistic attitude of today!—Matt. 6:19-33.
AN UNREASONABLE PHILOSOPHY
But despite these words of Jesus, many people, even church members, feel it is unreasonable to put the worship of God first in their lives. They relegate it to a secondary place. Why is this so? It is because they have not really been instructed in the teachings of God’s Word, but have instead been regularly indoctrinated with materialistic philosophy. Note what the Nation magazine said relative to the recent shift of values in support of materialism:
“The shift of values inevitably has caused some strain in the American ethical consciousness. Frugality, once a virtue, is now a threat to the economy. Debt for the sake of indulgence, once impossible or sinful, now promotes prosperity. Where once greed was opposed to human welfare, we now hear that greed (both for profits and for consumers’ goods) is a public benefit. Traditional faith taught, ‘You cannot serve God and mammon’; editorialists today tell us, ‘You serve God and society best by serving mammon.’”—Matt. 6:24.
Yes, day in and day out the public is indoctrinated with materialism. Buy this! Buy that! Borrow money here! Practically every medium of communication constantly stresses the importance of money and material possessions. Why, even godliness and Christianity have come to be equated with material success, and this is what many are told in their churches. It is, therefore, no wonder that the public consciousness has been conditioned to think that materialism is the only reasonable philosophy of life. But is it?
Stop and think: Who made the heavens, the earth, the sea, trees, flowers, mountains, streams, birds, animals—all the things that make the earth such a pleasant place to live in? The only logical, reasonable conclusion is that given in the Bible: “Jehovah is in truth God. . . . He is the Maker of the earth by his power, the One firmly establishing the productive land by his wisdom, and the One who by his understanding stretched out the heavens.” “Know that Jehovah is God. It is he that has made us, and not we ourselves.”—Jer. 10:10, 12; Ps. 100:3.
Our life came from God. Our greatest happiness comes from using our lives in harmony with his will. Therefore, it is only reasonable that human creatures should seek first to learn about His wonderful provisions for mankind, and should strive to prove worthy of receiving his blessing. How unreasonable it is to put more confidence in material things, such as gold, than in the One who caused this beautiful metal to be formed! A philosophy that places higher value on what is created rather than on the Creator is utter foolishness!
ITS GRIP ON PEOPLE
However, due to constant indoctrination, materialism holds a tight grip on the majority of people world wide, both the rich and the poor. For example, take a look at Hong Kong. In this British colony, where nearly four million Chinese are crowded together into a twenty-five-square-mile area, there are generally two main groups —those who have sufficient materially, and those striving to eke out an existence. It is interesting to observe how materialism affects both groups.
Those in the first group have employment that provides them money enough to furnish their homes comfortably and to take care of the other needs of their families. But they want more. Hong Kong, known the world over as a shopper’s paradise, offers many attractive luxuries that can be purchased on the installment plan, with a small deposit and monthly payments. So the husband takes on additional employment and often the wife gets a servant to care for the children so she can go to work too. They become so engrossed in the pursuit of material possessions that they have no time for anything spiritual—not even to discuss God’s Word!
There is no question that these Chinese, and people like them world wide, have succumbed to the deadly philosophy of materialism. They are storing up treasure on earth, instead of heeding Jesus’ counsel to store up treasures in heaven. However, the Scriptures make clear that an abundance of material possessions will not win God’s favor: “Valuable things will be of no benefit on the day of [Jehovah’s] fury, but righteousness itself will deliver from death.” Therefore, the Bible command is: “Seek Jehovah, [not silver or gold] . . . Seek righteousness, seek meekness. Probably you may be concealed in the day of Jehovah’s anger.”—Prov. 11:4; Zeph. 2:3; 1:18.
But what about the other group? How can it be said that the hundreds of thousands of Chinese struggling to eke out a livelihood are also materialistic? They hardly have enough to eat. The husband and wife and up to five or six children often live in a single room, no larger than ten feet square. The man may earn only two to four dollars a day, from which wage all family expenses must be paid. But despite such poverty, these people are also often materialistic.
Remember, possessing material things is not what makes one a materialist. It is not materialism to provide oneself food and nice clothes and a comfortable home. Materialism is the putting of such material things first, making them the chief goal in life, instead of serving God and seeking to learn and to do his will. So even if a person is very poor, if his entire concern in life is to eke out a material existence, he, too, is infected by the deadly philosophy of materialism.
This is the case with many of the poor people of Hong Kong. Their entire attention is centered on obtaining rice, clothing and shelter. When they are spoken to about God’s kingdom and the importance of serving God, they fail to see their value, because they think only in materialistic terms. As one recently remarked: “Of what use is this? We Chinese are a practical people. We believe in what we can see and use to our benefit.” In another instance, two daughters severely criticized their mother for spending her time studying the Bible, for, as they said, “This does not provide rice.” Such betrays a failure to appreciate that “man must live, not on bread [or rice] alone.”—Matt. 4:4.
Instead of counteracting this materialistic attitude, the religions of Christendom in Hong Kong actually encourage it. They show that they have adopted the world’s materialistic philosophy by seeking converts with material enticements. They provide prospective converts with rice and clothing, and promise high-paying jobs to those who graduate from their schools.
In this connection, the comments of Harold DeWolf, professor of theology at Boston University, are interesting. He said that years ago Africans came to associate material prosperity with Christendom’s religions. “They thought that conversion to the white man’s religion would bring an instant shower of material wealth.” Now, after acquaintance for some years with Christendom’s way of life, DeWolf lamented, “the missionary movement has to contend with selfishness and materialism born of exposure to a civilized society.” What an indictment, that Christendom and her religions are actually apostles of this deadly philosophy!
FLEE FROM MATERIALISM FOR YOUR LIFE!
Although relatively few persons may consciously accept the philosophy of materialism, by far the majority of mankind show, by their course of action, that they have made it their way of life. Is this true of you? Do you only profess to believe that God exists, and yet ignore him and spend all your time in the pursuit of material things? Do you acknowledge God as a loving Father, and then refuse to accept the spiritual guidance of His Word the Bible? Really, is the life of a person who does not worship God any more spiritual than the life of a beast that eats, drinks, plays and performs other physical activities and functions?
Humans who do not honor their Maker are misusing the marvelous faculties with which they were endowed. God made man superior to the animals, with the capacity to love and to be loved, to live according to high ideals and, above all, to worship and serve his Creator. Those who refuse to attach importance to such spiritual values lower themselves to the level of beasts, which the Scriptures say are “born naturally to be caught and destroyed.” To what depths the deadly philosophy of materialism degrades one!—2 Pet. 2:12.
So be on guard! Do not become senseless like a beast by making material things your chief goal in life. True, it may take most of your time to supply necessary physical needs, but never let these things crowd out the more important spiritual values. Study God’s Word, learn about your Creator and his wonderful promises of life in a new system of things. Then put his service first in your life. Flee from materialism to preserve your life!
a Webster’s Third New International Dictionary.
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Often the unsung hero of essential oils here in the US, Patchouli Essential Oil (Pogostemon cablin), has long been used for its therapeutic and medicinal purposes; especially in traditional Asian medicine.
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Patchouli Essential Oil is used to treat skin and hair problems (dermatitis, eczema, acne, dry chapped skin, dandruff, oily scalp, and is known to have wound healing and scar reducing properties). Patchouli’s link to sexual desire likely originated from India, where it is used in Tantric sexual practices.
Patchouli oil is derived from a large evergreen perennial that is a close relative of mint, lavender, and sage. Some say the name "patchouli" is derived from the ancient Tamil words "patchai" and "ellai," meaning "green leaf."; others say it comes from the Hindustan word "patchoi," meaning "to scent," referring to its use as a fragrance.
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Irma Grese: The youngest Nazi war criminal to be executed
Irma Grese was a German SS auxiliary guard and supervisor at Nazi concentration camps during World War II.
Born on October 7, 1923, in Germany, she became a prominent figure known for her participation in the atrocities committed within the camp system.
Grese began her career in 1942 as a guard at Ravensbrück concentration camp, where she gained a reputation for her cruelty and sadistic behavior towards prisoners. She later served at Auschwitz-Birkenau and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps.
Grese was responsible for overseeing the brutal treatment, abuse, and murder of countless prisoners, particularly women and children. She was known for her involvement in selections, punishing prisoners, and participating in acts of violence.
After the war, Grese was arrested and brought to trial as part of the British-run Belsen Trials in Lüneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, in 1945. She was convicted of war crimes and sentenced to death. Irma Grese was executed by hanging on December 13, 1945, at the age of 22.
Her actions and role in the Holocaust have made her one of the most notorious female war criminals associated with the Nazi regime.
What were some of the horrific atrocities committed by Irma Grese?
Irma Grese, a female SS auxiliary guard, was involved in numerous atrocities during her time at Nazi concentration camps. Here are some of the documented atrocities committed by Irma Grese:
Physical Abuse and Torture
Grese was known for her brutal treatment of prisoners. She would beat, kick, and whip inmates, often inflicting severe injuries. She took pleasure in causing pain and suffering, exhibiting sadistic tendencies.
Selections and Executions
Grese played a role in the selection process, deciding who would be sent to the gas chambers or subjected to other forms of execution. She showed no remorse in condemning innocent people to death.
This Nazi female guard was present during medical experiments conducted on prisoners, particularly at Auschwitz-Birkenau. These experiments often caused great suffering and led to the deaths of those subjected to them.
Starvation and Neglect
Grese was complicit in the deliberate starvation and neglect of prisoners. She would withhold food, water, and medical assistance, contributing to the deteriorating health and eventual deaths of inmates.
Involvement in Mass Shootings
She participated in mass shootings of prisoners. She would often select individuals to be shot or assist in the executions.
Irma Grese showed a complete lack of compassion or empathy towards prisoners. She would force them to perform strenuous physical labor, subject them to degrading treatment, and engage in sexual abuse.
Questions and Answers about Irma Grese
While the actions of Irma Grese during her time as an SS guard in Nazi concentration camps are well-documented, there are some common questions that arise regarding her life and involvement in the atrocities committed during World War II.
It’s important to note that these questions highlight some common inquiries about Irma Grese, but the nature and extent of her crimes remain deeply disturbing and continue to be subject to historical analysis and examination.
Here are a few frequently asked questions about Irma Grese:
How was Irma Grese’s childhood like?
Irma Grese was born on October 7, 1923, in the small town of Wrechen in Mecklenburg, Germany. Her childhood, like many others during that time, was shaped by the socio-political climate of Germany in the 1920s and 1930s.
She is said to have come from a modest background, with both parents – Alfred and Berta Grese – working as dairy workers. She had four siblings – two brothers and two sisters.
She attended elementary school but did not pursue higher education. Her academic achievements and intellectual capacity during her childhood are not extensively known.
How did she join the Nazis?
Like many German children of the time, Grese would have been exposed to Nazi propaganda and ideology from a young age. The Nazi Party, under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, aimed to instill loyalty to the party and its ideologies among the youth.
She became a member of the League of German Girls (Bund Deutscher Mädel), the female branch of the Hitler Youth organization. These organizations aimed to indoctrinate young people with Nazi ideology, promote physical fitness, and prepare them for future roles in service to the Third Reich.
How did she become a female guard at Nazi concentration camps?
As she grew up in a time when the Nazi Party was in its ascendency, she followed in her father’s footstep and became a big admirer of the Nazi Party. By her late teens, she had become a volunteer member of a female SS (the Schutzstaffel) unit near Ravensbruck concentration camp. The SS was the paramilitary body of the Nazi Party that carried out mass surveillance and many heinous crimes within and beyond Germany.
In 1940, Grese started as a prison guard (an Aufseherin) at Ravensbruck concentration camp. Three years later, she was transferred to Auschwitz concentration camp. Two years later, she was promoted to warden of the women’s unit at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Saxony in northern Germany.
What role did Irma Grese play in the concentration camps?
Irma Grese served as an SS auxiliary guard and supervisor at several concentration camps, including Ravensbrück, Auschwitz-Birkenau, and Bergen-Belsen. She was responsible for overseeing prisoners, participating in selections, and engaging in acts of violence and brutality.
What were some of the atrocities committed by Irma Grese?
The young Nazi guard was involved in various atrocities, including physical abuse and torture of prisoners, participating in selections for extermination, engaging in medical experiments, contributing to starvation and neglect, involvement in mass shootings, and exhibiting sadistic behavior towards inmates.
How did Irma Grese’s actions come to light?
After World War II, Grese was arrested by British forces and brought to trial as part of the Belsen Trial. The testimonies of survivors, eyewitness accounts, and evidence collected during the trials shed light on her role in the atrocities.
What was the outcome of Irma Grese’s trial?
She was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the Belsen Trials in Lüneburg, Lower Saxony.. She was sentenced to death and was executed by hanging on December 13, 1945. She was 22 years at the time of her execution.
Was Irma Grese the only female guard involved in the concentration camps?
Certainly no. As a matter of fact, there were several female SS guards and supervisors involved in the concentration camp system. While Grese is one of the most well-known female perpetrators, she was not the only one.
How has Irma Grese been remembered in history?
Irma Grese is remembered as one of the most notorious female war criminals associated with the Nazi regime. Her actions exemplify the cruelty and inhumanity exhibited by some individuals during the Holocaust.
Why was Irma Grese nicknamed the Hyena of Auschwitz?
Irma Grese was not specifically nicknamed the “Hyena of Auschwitz.” This nickname is often associated with other individuals, such as Ilse Koch or Hermine Braunsteiner, who were also female Nazi concentration camp guards known for their brutality.
Her actions, which included physical abuse, torture, and participation in selections and executions, earned her a reputation as a merciless and brutal figure within the camp system. She was known for her lack of empathy and sadistic pleasure in inflicting suffering on prisoners.
While the specific nickname “Hyena of Auschwitz” is not directly associated with Irma Grese, it reflects the perception of certain female guards who exhibited similar ruthless behavior in the concentration camp environment.
What was her character like?
A physically attractive woman with large blue eyes and blond hair, Irma Grese on the inside was a cold and sadistic individual. Due to her strong admiration for Nazi ideology, she ended up being sort of the posterchild for the Nazi regime. In some accounts, it was alleged that the female Nazi guard slept with prisoners before sending them to their deaths at the gas chambers.
Other facts about Irma Grese, “the Hyena of Auschwitz”
Her parents were Alfred Grese and Berta Grese. She had four siblings. When she around 15, he mother took her own life by gulping down spirits of salt (also known as hydrochloric acid). It is said that her mother could not bear the pain and shame caused by her father’s infidelity. After the death of her mother, he father would remarry and then later join the Nazi Party.
For the sheer atrocities she inflicted upon prisoners at the various Nazi concentration camps, she was nicknamed “the Beautiful Beast”.
She signed up to be an observer during medical experiments carried out by the Nazi on prisoners.
In one account, Grese was described as someone who had a bold grin on her face as she watched women prisoners gave birth while tied up.
It’s even said that she had a lampshade that was made from the skin of dead prisoners.
In addition to whipping women, Grese used all sorts of abusive languages against her prisoners. In some cases, she would beat prisoners to death.
It was revealed in the trial that she took great delight in selecting young and attractive girls for the SS, who often times dispatched them to the gas chambers.
There were also accusations that she was nymphomaniac, and that she sometimes organized orgies with other Nazi guards and their wives.
During her trial (i.e. Belsen Trial), some of the survivors from the concentration camps that Grese worked stated that she took to the habit of whipping women on their breast using plaited whip.
Her trial lasted for nine weeks. And she was found guilty, per the Geneva Convention of 1929, of inflicting pain and misery, and murdering prisoners at the camps.
Although there were many female Nazi guards put on trial after the war, Grese was one of only three female guards slapped with a death sentence. The other two women were Elisabeth Volkenrath and Johanna Bormann.
Throughout the trial, the young Nazi war criminal remained composed and appeared unapologetic. She even wore a stern face when the judge read out the guilty verdict. She did however appeal the verdict; however it was rejected.
It was documented that in the hours leading up to her execution, she sang Nazi songs with fellow war criminal and female Nazi guard Johanna Bormann.
On 13 December 1945, as the hangman placed the white cap over her head, she asked him to be quick, stating Schnell, which is German for ‘Quickly’. It’s safe to say that she remained defiant all the way to her execution.
During her trial (i.e. the Belsen trials), it was revealed that her father was against she and her sister joining the SS-Gefolge, an all-female division of the SS. As a result of the disagreement, her father severed ties with her, expelling her from his house.
Irma Grese: Quick Facts
Born: Irmgard Ilse Ida Grese
Date of birth: 7 October 1923
Place of birth: Wrechen, Germany
Died: 13 December 1945
Place of death: Hamelin Prison in Lower Saxony, Germany
Cause of death: Execution by hanging
Nicknames: “The Hyena of Auschwitz” (“Die Hyäne von Auschwitz“), “The Beautiful Beast”
Concentration camps she worked in: Auschwitz, Bergen-Belsen, Ravensbrück
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The backstage part of the segment that saw the police cars being involved was reportedly taped before RAW went on the air and was edited. The Observer added that you could see some of the camera cuts if you looked closely. Below is a SmackDown LIVE video package that recapped the arrest angle:
Also, the unmarked & DC Police Cars that were brought to Baltimore, MD for SmackDown LIVE the next day was reportedly brought in on a flatbed truck. As seen on SmackDown LIVE, one of the cars was used for a quick segment that saw Becky Lynch get dropped off at the arena, sirens blaring, but that is all the cars were used for.
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Winter is ending in the Southern Hemisphere and country after country — South Africa, Australia, Argentina — had a surprise: Their steps against COVID-19 also apparently blocked the flu.
But there's no guarantee the Northern Hemisphere will avoid twin epidemics as its own flu season looms while the coronavirus still rages.
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"This could be one of the worst seasons we've had from a public health perspective with COVID and flu coming together. But it also could be one of the best flu seasons we've had," Dr Robert Redfield, director of the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, told The Associated Press.
US health officials are pushing Americans to get vaccinated against the flu in record numbers this fall, so hospitals aren't overwhelmed with a duelling "twindemic."
It's also becoming clear that wearing masks, avoiding crowds and keeping your distance are protections that are "not specific for COVID. They're going to work for any respiratory virus," Redfield said.
Ordinarily, South Africa sees widespread influenza during the Southern Hemisphere's winter months of May through August. This year, testing tracked by the country's National Institute of Communicable Diseases is finding almost none — something unprecedented.
School closures, limited public gatherings and calls to wear masks and wash hands have "knocked down the flu," said Dr Cheryl Cohen, head of the institute's respiratory program.
That not only meant lives saved from flu's annual toll, but it "freed up our hospitals' capacity to treat COVID-19 patients," Cohen added.
In Australia, the national health department reported just 36 laboratory-confirmed flu-associated deaths from January to mid-August, compared to more than 480 during the same period last year.
"The most likely and the biggest contributor is social distancing," said Dr Robert Booy, an infectious diseases expert at the University of Sydney.
The coronavirus is blamed for about 24 million infections and more than 810,000 deaths globally in just the first eight months of this year. A normal flu year could have the world's hospitals dealing with several million more severe illnesses on top of the COVID-19 crush.
Back in February and March, as the worldwide spread of the new virus was just being recognised, many countries throughout the Southern Hemisphere girded for a double whammy. Even as they locked down to fight the coronavirus, they made a huge push for more last-minute flu vaccinations.
"We gave many more flu vaccinations, like four times more," said Jaco Havenga, a pharmacist who works at Mays Chemist, a pharmacy in a Johannesburg suburb.
Some countries' lockdowns were more effective than others at stemming spread of the coronavirus. So why would flu have dropped even if COVID-19 still was on the rise?
"Clearly the vigilance required to be successful against COVID is really high," said CDC's Redfield. "This virus is one of the most infectious viruses that we've seen."
That's in part because 40 per cent of people with COVID-19 show no symptoms yet can spread infection, he said.
Flu hasn't disappeared, cautions a World Health Organisation report earlier this month. While "globally, influenza activity was reported at lower levels than expected for this time of year," it found sporadic cases are being reported.
Plus, some people who had the flu in Southern countries might just have hunkered down at home and not seen a doctor as the coronavirus was widespread, WHO added.
But international influenza experts say keeping schools closed — children typically drive flu's spread — and strict mask and distancing rules clearly helped.
"We don't have definitive proof, but the logical explanation is what they're doing to try to control the spread of (the coronavirus) is actually doing a really, really good job against the flu as well," said Richard Webby of St Jude Children's Research Hospital, who is part of a WHO committee that tracks flu evolution.
In contrast, the US and Europe didn't impose coronavirus rules nearly as restrictive as some of their Southern neighbours — and in many cases are reopening schools and relaxing distancing rules even as COVID-19 still is spreading and the cooler months that favour influenza's spread are fast approaching.
So the US CDC is urging record flu vaccinations, preferably by October. Redfield's goal is for at least 65 per cent of adults to be vaccinated; usually only about half are.
The US expects more than 190 million doses of flu vaccine, about 20 million more than last year. States are being encouraged to try drive-thru flu shots and other creative ideas to get people vaccinated while avoiding crowds.
In an unusual move, Massachusetts has mandated flu vaccination for all students — from elementary to college — this year. Typically only some health care workers face employment mandates for flu vaccine.
In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Boris Johnson likewise is urging widespread flu vaccination.
To be clear, the flu vaccine only protects against influenza — it won't lessen the chances of getting the coronavirus. Vaccines against COVID-19 still are experimental and several candidates are entering final testing to see if they really work.
But for coronavirus protection, Redfield continues to stress vigilance about wearing masks, keeping your distance, avoiding crowds and washing your hands.
"Once one stops those mitigation steps, it only takes a couple weeks for these viral pathogens to get back on the path that they were on," he said.
While the US has been mask-resistant, most states now have some type of mask requirement, either through statewide orders issued by governors or from city and county rules.
Meanwhile, countries where flu season is ending are watching to see if the Northern Hemisphere heeds their lessons learned.
"It could be very scary — we honestly don't know. But if you're going to get the two infections at the same time, you could be in big trouble," said Booy, the Sydney infectious diseases expert.
– Reported with Associated Press
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A suitable and exquisite nail art will bring us different moods and vitality. Summer, of course, is colorful and colorful! Today I introduce you to Ombre nail art. Ombre nail attracts a lot of girls’ attention. Compared with solid color nails, Ombre nail is obviously more delicate, delicate luminescent particles, forming a unique luminous band on the nail surface, letting the fingertips It has become a bright spot, and the gloss that changes with the light and angle is really fascinating!
Ombre nail will make your fingertips look more aura. This collocation method is very suitable for pink and some deeper nails, which makes your fingertips easier and sweeter. Of course, the Ombre nail, which is exquisite enough in itself, is beautiful without any modification. It has to be temperamental and temperamental, and it has a good value. It is perfect.
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"Autistic Man Lives Here Cops No Excuse" is painted on the garage of a Henderson, Nev. home.
There are dozens of other signs plastered across the house that read much like warnings for police.
"I wanted to make sure that they knew everything. That he is still in diapers, doesn't understand words, doesn't understand what a gun is," said mother Judy McKim.
McKim posted the signs after she said her severely autistic son, Zachary, was assaulted by police.
"He's autistic, he doesn't know what is happening. He doesn't know what police is," McKim said.
According to McKim, a friend called police after witnessing her 28-year-old Zachary in a "rage." When police arrived to the home, McKim said they tried to restrain him.
"He is in a diaper, along with the pacifier, and the cops are kneeling on my son and one of them reaches for his gun because Zach was fighting for his life," said McKim.
13 Action News did reach out to Henderson police. According to the police report, officer never stated they touched Zachary. He was taken to the hospital and held for two days, but no charges were filed against him.
Since hearing about our story, Henderson police have reached out to McKim to further investigate the incident.
She said she hopes her story will now help other autistic families.
"I don't like doing this. I'm embarrassed. I'm embarrassed that everyone knows, I'm embarrassed that I'm on TV. I'm embarrassed that you guys are seeing my life, but that's reality," McKim said.
McKim adopted Zachary when he was two days old. She has been his caretaker ever since and said she can't imagine losing her son.
"It scared me this bad," McKim said.
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Since 1497, the School of Medicine at Aberdeen (now known as the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition) has made medical advances that have dramatically changed and improved the lives of people around the world. You can read our newsletter about the latest medical research by clcking here.
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About the Author:
Raja Rao was an Indian writer of English language novels and short stories. His works were deeply rooted in Hinduism. His work spans across a variety of genres and has brought about varied and significant contribution to Indian English literature and world literature. Raja Rao was awarded the Neustadt International Prize in Literature in the year 1988. The Serpent and the Rope made him one of the finest Indian prose stylists and eventually won him the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964. In 1969, he won the Padma Bhushan and in 2007 he won the Padma Vibhushan.
From Publishers Weekly:
This new edition of a book first published in 1960 and out of print for two decades, is likely to prove an insurmountable challenge to the general reader. Teeming wtih arcane legends, philosophical dialogues, songs and poetry, studded with a host of characters and a quantity of exotic locales, the novel seems a paradigm of India itselfas vast, diffuse and enigmatic as Western perception would have it. Its various parts are loosely bound together by a thin narrative thread describing the marriage of Rama, a young Brahmin doing graduate work in France, to Madeleine, an ethereal French college teacher, some six years his senior. In her eagerness to attain Eastern wisdom, Madeleine first casts her husband in the role of guru. Later, as her "saintliness" (or madness) progresses, she transcends the need for human companionship, leaving Rama free to pursue his own search for self-awarenessa quest that consistently leaves the reader uninvolved. This "sad and uneven chronicle of a life" is rendered without the kind of dramatic focus necessary to bridge the gulf between the protagonist's sensibility and ours.
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Drafting paper is paper which has been specially prepared for use in technical drawings. It has a number of unique features which are designed to make it useful for architects, engineers, and other individuals who need to prepare technical drawings. Many art supply stores carry drafting paper, in a range of sizes and styles to meet specific needs. The use of drafting paper is in decline, thanks to the advent of computer aided design (CAD) systems, which allow people to make technical drawings on a computer, rather than needing to draw them by hand.
When a draft is prepared, it must be done on archival-quality paper, so that the image will endure and remain crisp for years. The paper must also contrast well with the colors of pen and pencil used, making it easy to copy the technical drawings. It is also important to use paper which is firm and not very elastic, since otherwise the precise details of the drawing could become distorted. Erasability is also key, as changes may need to be made and tell-tale streaks, lines, and smudges are not desirable.
Several materials can be used for drafting paper. Specially prepared wood-based papers are one option, as are rag papers and vellum. Some drafters use plastics, with plastic films being especially ideal for drawings which will be used to produce blueprints. Tracing paper is also used for drafting in some cases. In all cases, the paper is typically mounted on a drafting table, and specialized pens, pencils, and tools are used in the drafting process to render a very clear and precise image.
Some drafting paper is clear and unpatterned, but it is also possible to purchase paper with a grid. Grid vellum and other gridded drafting papers are useful for technical drawings, because they provide a frame of reference for the drafter and for anyone viewing the draft. Some grids are designed to fade out when the technical drawing is copied, so that they are not a distraction in prints, while in other instances, the grid will be retained when the paper is copied.
This paper is designed to be of archival quality, making it important to use archival pens and pencils on the paper so that the integrity of the image will not be compromised. It is also important to store drafting paper appropriately. Drafts should be rolled or laid flat, never folded, and they should be kept in a cool, dry place in low light. When people need to examine an original, they should make sure that their hands are clean, and they should spread the paper out on a flat surface, rather than unrolling it in the air.
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Today more than ever it is important that surfaces are well cleaned & sanitized. Seating, storage, bedroom and dining furniture represent the majority of surface areas in any facility. With its frequent use and high visibility, furniture is likely the most important focus of cleaning efforts. And, let’s be honest, furniture is an investment so protecting fabrics and finishes while cleaning is a high priority.
Below we have listed different categories of furniture with safe suggestions on how to keep your furniture clean. Wearing gloves is always recommended when cleaning.
Cleaning Lacquered Wood Furniture
Tough Stuff! is known for its solid wood with lacquer finish. Believe it or not, mild detergent soap and hot water or vinegar & hot water solutions are effective at cleaning hard surfaces. Use a simple 4:1 ratio and apply with a clean, damp rag, (not overly wet). Dry the wood immediately as leaving water on the wood for an extended period might damage the finish.
Cleaning Upholstered Seating
When maintaining upholstered seating for any facility, it is essential to understand proper cleaning methods for your type of upholstery fabric or vinyl. Specialty fabrics and fabric finishes can easily be ruined (and all warranties voided) with the wrong type of cleaning. Unfortunately, most upholstery covers cannot be machine washed or dried under any circumstances.
When in doubt, vacuuming and spot cleaning with a dry brush is the most effective way to clean surface dirt from almost any upholstery fabric. For deeper cleaning, check with the upholstery fabric or vinyl manufacturer for the universally accepted upholstery cleaning & sanitizing codes - W, S, W-S or X. These codes will guide you on the best way to handle your fabric’s cleaning needs while protecting your fabric warranty.
Here is a quick guide to the cleaning codes:
- W. These fabrics are safe to clean with a mild, water-soluble detergent diluted with water. Create a diluted solution and apply with a rag in a circular motion, then rinse thoroughly with clean water. Detergent residue left after cleaning can actually attract more dirt than fabric not previously cleaned so removing all detergent with clean water is an essential step.
- S. These fabrics can only be cleaned using solvent-based products like dry cleaning solutions. The chemicals required for this type of cleaning process can be toxic so this is best left to professionals.
- W-S. As the coding implies, these types of fabrics are generally cleanable with either water-soluble detergents or solvent-based cleaners. As with any upholstery cleaning, test a small spot in a hidden area to make sure that the cleaning results are what you expect.
- X. These fabrics are not able to withstand any sort of cleaning method other than vacuuming and brushing without a high risk of shrinking or fabric damage.
When in doubt, consult your furniture sales expert.
Molded Plastic Furniture
Molded Plastic furniture is one piece construction. Cleaning just requires soap and water* or a mild cleaner. Simply wipe down with water and let air dry, or dry with a soft cloth.
Using a soft wet rag with mild soap and water will clean most grime, surface dirt and contaminants. However, be careful to avoid soaking the frame and squeezing water into the openings of the frame. As with wood, metal surfaces are at risk of damage related to water so be sure to dry all metal surfaces with a clean, dry cloth. If you discover any scratches on the metal surface, just contact your furniture provider. Most manufacturers offer a simple patch kit that will make damaged pieces look like new.
*How to Create a Soap and Water Cleaning Solution.
Mix a few drops of mild detergent or soap like Tide into warm water and mix well. A general rule of thumb is 4 parts water to one part soap or detergent. Remember to wipe down the whole piece with a damp rag but do not soak wood & metal pieces. Don’t let the liquid stay on the surface for too long. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth and, voila, your furniture is clean and ready for the next group!
Blog provided by Furniture Concepts.
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FBT Reminder – Odometer Reading
This reading is one of the annual requirements of the logbook method of fringe benefits calculations for the Fringe Benefits Tax period ending 31st March 2024.
If you are not sure if you have an obligation, it will only take a few minutes, so just do it!
Remember also that there are quite a few types of FBT and that FBT law includes various categories of fringe benefits and specific valuation rules for each category. The list below outlines what needs to be considered.
You may need to pay FBT even if the benefit is provided to an associate of your employee or by a third party under an arrangement with you.
Benefits that attract FBT are:
- Car fringe benefits
- Car Leasing fringe benefits
- Car parking fringe benefits
- Entertainment and fringe benefits
- Expense payment fringe benefits
- Loan fringe benefits
- Debt waiver fringe benefits
- Housing fringe benefits
- Board fringe benefits
- Living away from home allowance fringe benefits
- Property fringe benefits (including property, goods or shares)
- Residual fringe benefits (benefits not covered by the above categories)
A new consideration is the employee contribution to home electricity for an electric only vehicle.
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While most states are bundling up for winter, Florida residents are lucky enough to be able to enjoy the sun year-round. But, unfortunately, this long-term exposure to the sun’s UV rays can have its downsides, particularly on maintaining healthy skin.
New Year’s resolutions are usually all about our physical health, from getting a new gym membership to eating more fruits and vegetables. So this year, why don’t we make New Year’s resolutions to start prioritizing our skin health? Some of the best resolutions you can make to revitalize your skin include:
Wear SPF Every Day
The best resolution you can make for your skin is to wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every single day. UV rays are highly damaging to the skin and are able to reflect off of most surfaces, from sand and water to concrete and snow. In Florida, where UV rays are among the strongest in America, it is especially important to maintain this crucial skincare habit.
Academic Alliance in Dermatology (AAD) carries an array of medical-grade physical sunscreens to protect our patients from skin-damaging UV rays.
Wash Your Face Every Night
Similar to how every morning you should apply SPF, every night you should cleanse your face of any dirt, oil, or other external pollutants that may have accumulated throughout the day. If you go to sleep without washing your face, your pores may become clogged, leading to inflammation and breakouts.
Cancel Your Tanning Bed Subscription
Indoor tanning beds are considered carcinogenic devices to humans, meaning they are classified in the highest capacity to cause cancer. In fact, your chances of developing melanoma increase by 75% if you begin using tanning beds before the age of 35. Not only are tanning beds highly carcinogenic, but they also cause your skin to lose its elasticity, which can lead to premature aging.
Smoking is another substance considered carcinogenic to humans but is more often associated with conditions affecting the lungs. However, did you know that smoking can also dry out your skin, leading to acne, cold sores, wrinkles, and other signs of premature aging? Smoking does so because the nicotine in cigarettes causes blood vessels to shrink, inhibiting oxygen flow to the skin. With less oxygen, the skin receives fewer nutrients, creating the appearance of dull and lifeless skin.
Drink More Water
Not only is drinking water beneficial for your skin, but it is also valuable for your overall health. Water is critical for healthy skin due to its ability to flush out harmful toxins and impurities that build up in our bodies. If you do not drink an adequate amount of water, these unfavorable substances can accumulate in your skin cells.
Stop Popping Your Pimples
Although it can be tempting to pick at blackheads and whiteheads, popping these pimples can wreak havoc on your skin. By picking at these spots, you can push bacteria deeper into the skin, causing swelling, redness, and sometimes permanent scarring.
Visit a Dermatologist at Least Once a Year
Typically, it is recommended to visit a dermatologist at least once a year to monitor for any early signs of skin cancer. However, for people at high risk of developing skin cancer, you should see a dermatologist more than once a year. Since many Florida residents are exposed to UV rays at a higher rate than most Americans, AAD urges our patients to come in for a skin cancer screening at least twice a year.
Contact Academic Alliance of Dermatology
At AAD, not only do we provide annual skin checks, but we are also able to recommend skincare products ideal for your individual skin type. By using the right skin products and making these New Year’s resolutions, you can have healthy skin in 2022! To learn more about ways that you can focus on your skin health in 2022, schedule your appointment with us today!
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Silver and single, Karen*1 is in search of (ISO) a meaningful relationship. Unconventional herself, she opts to post her ISO on a popular dating website for a mature crowd. Soon, she receives a love connection and finds herself humbled that someone so picture-perfect sent her a message. Over the next year, Karen becomes convinced that this international man of mystery is her match made in digital heaven. The only hindrances to Karen finally seeing him were his unexpected financial troubles and the poor internet connection in his home country. What kind of life partner would Karen be if she did not help her beloved? After all, he stole her heart—and soon, he would steal her life savings.
After a bitter divorce, Randy* knew to be cautious as he entered the world of online dating. A website designed for those “over the hill but not six feet under” helped him once again feel that spark. His online ladylove also lamented about a failed relationship. Since distance barred the couple from finding comfort in each other’s arms, they found solace in each other’s words. Over the next year, caution was thrown to the wind. Randy had once again opened his heart—and soon, he would open his wallet.
The time had come for Missy* to meet her betrothed in person. Waiting at the airport for his arrival was nothing compared to the time it took to find love so late in life. There were obstacles in the online relationship, but all happy endings start out that way. Her emotional and financial contributions to him were finally going to be reciprocated in person. The passengers were deplaning and their new life together was about to begin. After realizing both passengers and crew alike had all disembarked from the aircraft, reality set in for Missy. Neither he nor her money were on board.
All three of these romance scams took patience and time. The investment resulted in dividends for the swindlers. While the love story and location differed for each aforementioned alias, at some point their stories all shared the same sad ending. In the name of love, all of those cheated wired funds to Vanessa*, who the “soulmate” presented as either their own trusted friend, coworker or relative. Fortunately for law enforcement (LE), Vanessa (despite her various titles and storylines) was as real as the love these victims felt for their significant others.
The Complicit Victim
In 2016, Vanessa, a retiree located in the mid-Atlantic U.S. region, was swindled out of her life savings in an online romance scam. The “International Investigation Bureau” emailed her soon thereafter to report that they identified her as a victim and wanted to discuss how to return the stolen funds. In late 2017, Vanessa finally reported the fraud and the “International Investigation Bureau” communication to her local LE. An LE officer gently tried to explain that the email communication was just another fraudster tactic and it should be ignored/deleted. The emails were as fictitious as the international agency sending the communication. Vanessa ignored the advice of LE and continued to engage in communication with the phony agency. A gullible Vanessa shared her personal information with the fraudsters. As a result of social engineering, the fraudsters were again able to target her in another online romance scam. Remarkably, a Brazil-based billionaire soon found her on a dating website and offered her his love and his money. Vanessa, desperate for love and to recoup her losses, ignored the fact that this was too good to be true. Her ensuing actions represent an emerging trend growing in the senior citizen social demographic—the “complicit victim.”
As directed by her billionaire boyfriend (and yet of her own volition), Vanessa opened up five different accounts in her own name at five different financial institutions (FIs). As the money flowed into and out of these accounts, she, as the sole signatory, was permitted to keep a small percentage of the funds. The compensation was miniscule compared to the total value of the scheme, yet it represented more than half of Vanessa’s monthly income. The outbound wires all funneled into one cryptocurrency exchange account that was also in Vanessa’s name. Both Vanessa and an Internet Protocol (IP) anonymizer accessed the account with two-factor authorization permitted by Vanessa. After the conversion to bitcoin, the funds were disbursed to more than 50 intermediary wallets. The controllers of these wallets then transferred the funds into the same final destination digital wallet, one that was safely out of reach of the American legal grasp. While the fraudster’s instructions may have been conducted in a surreptitious manner, the financial transactions resulting in a million-dollar loss were not.
When Should LE Come In?
While the fraudster’s instructions may have been conducted in a surreptitious manner, the financial transactions resulting in a million-dollar loss were not
Over the course of five months, the unusual money movement pattern unfolded right before the eyes of the FI branch personnel. This transactional activity was in gross contrast to the know your customer information and warranted conversation with Vanessa. Yet she responded with obvious deception. One such fabrication was that Vanessa was receiving loan repayments from family members, who had all remarkably paid her back at the same time and all requested her to convert the funds to cryptocurrency. Another false claim was that she received a loan repayment from a coworker. This particular explanation drew skepticism as the check was made payable to a third party, yet Vanessa endorsed and deposited it. Another tall tale she told alleged that the deposits were an investment for her boyfriend.
The untruths warranted filing a suspicious activity report (SAR) and even industry chatter in the form of 314(b) requests. However, the FI’s concerns never made it to the ears of LE until the time for intervention had long past. There was no protection or prevention afforded to the victims in this scenario. Why was LE not contacted when the staff observed the criminal scheme by Vanessa or the unwitting actions of the victims?
Much like the popular campaign “if you see something, say something,” the call for communal safety is more than just a precaution heard in airports or a warning seen inside a public bathroom stall. The vocalization of suspicious activity (and not just the documentation thereof), regardless of the venue, necessitates an immediate call to the public’s attention followed by an expeditious LE response. This proactive combination increases the likelihood of a successful intervention and helps achieve a safe environment for all. Mere documentation is oftentimes too little, too late, and results in a delayed, unproductive reaction. If public service announcements promote contacting LE when suspicious activity is observed in the community, why do FIs often fail to contact local LE when branch staff observe not only suspicious but illicit activity?
Unlike timely SAR filings, there is no decree for LE to review the tip in a concurrent time frame. This elongated process, coupled with the absence of actual outreach by phone or email to LE, can ultimately contribute to a lack of follow-up SAR investigations. The rationale? LE’s opportunity to intervene has passed. Prosecutions or seizures are no longer viable and criminals are long gone.
In the above scenario, five of the FIs noted Vanessa’s differing lies. All five concluded there was criminal activity afoot. There were even other FIs that detected their unsuspecting clients’ monetary transfers to Vanessa. Yet not one local FI branch contacted their local LE agency. This should not happen, especially when the Federal Right to Financial Privacy Act states, “Nothing in this chapter shall preclude any financial institution, or any officer, employee or agent of a financial institution, from notifying a Government authority that such institution, officer, employee or agent has information which may be relevant to a possible violation of any statute or regulation.”2
Even more disconcerting, the Code of Federal Regulations states, “In situations involving violations requiring immediate attention, such as when a reportable violation is ongoing, the financial institution shall immediately notify, by telephone, an appropriate LE authority and the OCC in addition to filing a timely SAR.”3 The ability to communicate with LE in the aforementioned scenario could have allowed for early intervention and/or the involvement of a social service agency. There could have been an opportunity to recover swindled funds. Had there been an option to follow this money, there may have been a chance to identify and apprehend the criminals who were in possession of the money.
The Consequences of No LE Communication
Yet in the aforementioned scenario, none of these results occurred. The victims never had funds returned and their bank accounts, much like their hearts, were pits of despair. Accounts were closed and Vanessa—who had recovered the value of her originally swindled funds—was no longer actively in communication with her overseas accomplices or engaging in criminal activity. Having no current criminal actions left Vanessa’s prosecution in a pending status; prosecutors will only seek to prosecute Vanessa in a court of law should she engage in future illicit activity. However, this is only the first impediment. Even if a jury found Vanessa guilty, would the imposed sentence echo evenhandedness? Would the sweet senior receive the same punishment as her younger demographic counterpart? Without a doubt, juror emotion can affect judgment.
Industry conversation has pointed out that much of the problem is exacerbated by a victim’s willingness to lie to defend their actions. In spite of the obstacles, certain FIs have designated a point of contact to reach out to an appropriate Adult Protective Services (APS) agency in an effort to disrupt the victimization of their senior customers. However, these efforts do not appear to be industry-wide. Despite legally permitted communication between the financial and LE sectors, hoaxers appear to have taken advantage of the absence of such contacts across FIs.
Desperate to salvage losses, elderly citizens are now willingly conspiring with the perpetrators of fraudulent schemes in order to defraud their peers. They are no longer the victim, but rather the willfully blind accomplice. This alarming new trend of age-related complicit victimology underscores one of the many facets associated with elder abuse—the absence of intervention. Where was the societal interference before the victim transformation to culprit? How do the legal and financial systems treat this Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde paradox found with a complicit victim? Why did the FIs not intervene and report the crime to the police or their victim concerns to a local APS agency? Before the next senior becomes a swindler, these questions need to be answered and a collaborative action plan must be implemented by all. Only then can everyone have a happily ever after.
Do you have a suggestion on how to improve proactive intervention measures by FIs?
If so, ACAMS Today wants to hear from you!
Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the author and are not meant
to represent the opinion of any employer.
- All names with an asterisk are fictitious.
- “12 U.S.C § 3403.-U.S. Code-Unannotated Title 12. Banks and Banking § 3403. Confidentiality of financial records,” Legal Information Institute, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/12/3403
- “12 C.F.R. § 21.11- Suspicious Activity Report.” Legal Information Institute, https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/12/21.11
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02 May Living wage accreditaion
We are delighted to announce that we have now been recognised as a Living Wage Employer. Thank you to our parents and partners for recognising the value of our service and affording us the opportunity to reward staff for the excellent work that they do with our children and families.
“We are delighted to welcome ACE Place Nursery & Out of School Care to the Living Wage movement.
We are a movement of over 1400 Scottish employers who together want to go further than the government minimum to make sure that all their
staff earn enough to live on. We have lots of smaller employers as well as larger and iconic Scottish employers like SSE, Standard Life, Barrs,
Mackies, ScotRail, D.C. Thomson and many more.
These businesses recognise that the Living Wage accreditation is the mark of a responsible employer and they, like ACE Place Nursery & Out of School Care
join us, because they too believe that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay.” Julie McGaham, Living Wage Scotland.
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On Fri, June 24, ACER started a Planting for Change program at Richmond St PS, Thorold, Ontario. The Planting for Change Program allows students to collect data on the health and yearly growth of their tree plantings as they explore issues surrounding climate change locally and globally. Hands-on involvement with the planting and data collecting gave each student a sense of personal satisfaction and by the end of the day everyone was proud of their accomplishments. The fieldwork involved gave each student an idea of how easy it is to make a difference, one tree at a time. Thanks to everyone who participated we hope to see you next year for additional measurements!
ACER’s president, Alice Casselman, P4C Coordinator, Sophie Lu, Volunteer, Nahed, Volunteer, Luisa Ramirez, Program Assistant, Abdallah Butt, Forestry/Landscaping Consultant, Sadia Butt, and ACER Program Coordinator, Ana Maria Martinez, offered sound direction to the students and staff.
To learn more about Richmond Street’s green initiatives click here.
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5X8MM Ceramic Ball Bearing | MR85 BearingRegular price $7.99
Choose "Shop Pay" at checkout to pay in 4 easy interest free installments!
5X8MM Ceramic Ball Bearing size MR85. Made from our World Champion Ceramic Nitride Pro Series Bearing Material. Lubricated with our lightweight SIN synthetic oil and sealed on both sides. Can be used in any application that requires a 5x8x2.5 mm bearing. Price is for 1 bearing.
Size MR85 bearing equivalent to a Tamiya size 850 bearing or Traxxas 5114 bearing size
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Which bearings are best?
All our bearings are manufactured with the finest quality products and are hand inspected before being shipped. For all racing and track applications including bicycle racing, skateboards, RC racing, and competitive fishing we recommend the Ceramic Nitride Pro Series bearings due to the fact that they will drastically improve acceleration and snap out of the corners, and are much more resistant to high performance, high RPM and high heat racing conditions.
These are the same bearings used by our ACER Racing team racers such as Greg Degani, Chad Bradley, Andrew Smolnik and Jeremy Kortz, not to mention other world and national champion racers who use them in their cars. They are super lightweight due the low mass of the Ceramic Nitride Pro Series balls which weigh 79% less than tungsten carbide. This provides for lower centrifugal force and much lower friction. Simply put, these are the best.
The Dual Super Polyamide Sealed rc bearings are also an excellent choice. While the HCCA ultralite balls are not as light as the Ceramic Nitride Pro Series balls, they are lighter than conventional bearings and are a very durable bearing for all applications.
The Teflasonic rc bearings are a tried and tested bearing great for the budget minded RCer. These are just as durable as the Polyamide Sealed rc bearings but use grease for lubrication and have low resistant dual PTFE seal.
Do I need to lube my bearings or are they prelubed?
All our non-ceramic bearings are prelubed and do not need lubrication prior to installation.
The Ceramic Nitride Pro Series RC Bearings use our special SIN synthetic lightweight oil which we allow to ionically bond to the balls and the ball bearing race before being shipped to you. Remember, we oil our ceramic bearings to allow your bearings to spin a lot faster, increasing acceleration and lap times. We could just pack them with grease but that would slow your car down and defeat the whole purpose of running ceramic bearings. Our RC ceramic bearings come pre-oiled with ACER Racing SIN synthetic oil but we recommend dropping one drop of SIN oil onto the ceramic bearing seal before final installation in your car, and do make sure they are always well oiled, the same way you would check the oil in your car engine. Also note that if Nitro fuel or cleaners get onto the bearing they will dry the bearing out so make sure if this happens you add a few drops of SIN oil onto the bearings so they are properly lubricated. Remember, a clean and well oiled ceramic bearing is a happy and fast ceramic bearing! Our larger sized bearings use ACERGoo 100% synthetic grease. We have found most customers especially those using these as cycling bearings prefer grease over oil as they are quieter and grease allows the bearings to last longer. However, we do use a proprietary volume of grease to allow these benefits without significantly slowing the bearing down. There is always a tradeoff between grease vs oil in a ball bearing which is why all our bearings have removable seals so you can customize them to your own bearing lubrication preferences.
How do I CLEAN my ball bearings?
Cleaning your bearings is easy. Regardless of which bearing size you have purchased, and regardless of your application, you need nitro RC engine motor spray and the RPM Bearing Blaster to easily clean your ball bearings. TA Emerald Performance Plus electronics cleaner is an example of the type of cleaner to use. We have found that the RPM Bearing Blaster is the best device to clean your ball bearings because it does not require the removal of the bearing seal. Removal of seals can cause distortion of the seal leading to high levels of friction in the bearing which can slow a bearing down. Simply place the ball bearing in the RPM Bearing Blaster device and spray it through the hole in the Bearing Blaster. Make sure to allow the bearing to completely dry overnight before relubing with SIN oil. This is a very important step - if the bearing is not completely dry the motor spray will eat the lubrication and leave you with a dry bearing that is not properly oiled. Make sure the bearing dries overnight then relube by dropping a few drops of SIN oil on the seal, allow to penetrate then wipe off excess and install!
What is the difference between the three different types of differential balls?
Weight is the biggest difference. The Ceramic Nitride Pro Series are the lightest by far, then the HCCA ultralite, then the tungsten carbide. The lower the weight the lower the rotational mass meaning the higher the acceleration and top speed. Low weight differentials are critical for racing applications. Contrary to popular belief, Ceramic diff balls are actually more durable than even Tungsten Carbide, and they will not crack or break. So for racing purposes the Ceramic Nitride Pro Series differential balls are absolutely the best.
Are your ceramic differential balls only coated with ceramic?NO! All our ceramic differential balls are 100% Silicon Nitride and are NOT merely ceramic coated steel. Our ceramic differential balls will also NOT crack or shatter as they are made from the finest aerospace grade silicon nitride. These ceramic differential balls are also polished to a mirror finish for the ultimate in smoothness and friction free performance.
Why are the widths not listed for the bearings?
Our ball bearings are listed by their inner diameter x outer diameter, i.e. 5 x 10 mm is a 5mm inner diameter and 10mm outer diameter. The widths are not listed because they are always standard. There are a few sizes we do list the widths for because they are non-standard widths but usually they are standard.
Can I buy ACER Racing products from my local retail store?
Currently we are selling directly from our website to bring you the lowest possible pricing. Many stores do however carry our products.
I want to buy just one ball bearing can I?
YES! All individual ball bearing prices are for increments of one ball bearing.
How do I get sponsored by ACER Racing?
Unfortunately due to the large number of sponsorship requests we receive we are only able to sponsor National and World Champion racers. Keep up the racing though and who knows, you may be the next ACER Racer! If you are interested in being sponsored you may email us at [email protected]. Be sure to include the words "Sponsorship Request" in the message area and include a copy of your resume.
I know someone who wants to be the next ACER Chick, what do I do?
We are always looking for the next ACER Chick. If you would like to be considered please mail or email us your photos and specifications (height, measurements etc). All models must be at least 18 years of age.
How much is shipping?
For orders $40+ there is currently FREE USPS First Class air shipping to anywhere in the WORLD!!
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H1 GENERAL PAPER (SYLLABUS 8881)
General Paper (GP) is a compulsory H1 level subject. The new syllabus 8881 begins in 2023 with the JC1 cohort taking the GCE ‘A’ Level Exam, Syllabus 8881 in 2024.
The syllabus aims to enable students to achieve the following outcomes:
• Understand better the world and themselves by fostering a critical awareness of continuity and change in the human experience
• Broaden their global outlook and deepen their understanding of local issues as well as how issues of regional and global importance relate to Singapore
• Appreciate the interrelationship of ideas across time, space and disciplines
• Develop critical and inventive thinking skills
• Develop critical reading skills and engage in independent research; and
• Develop the skills of communicating clearly, accurately and effectively using the English language.
Students are tested on two papers which are taken at separate sittings within the same day.
Paper 1 Essay 8881/01 (1h 30min)
Paper 1 comprises 8 questions, of which students will answer 1 question in and essay of 500 to 800 words. Students will examine issues of local, regional and global significance, drawing on current affairs as well as general knowledge related to:
- Society and culture
- The Arts and Humanities
- Science and Technology
- The Environment
Paper 2 Comprehension 8881/02 (1h 30min)
Paper 2 comprises 3 different passages that allow for comparative analysis. There are a total of 8 or 9 questions which cover:
- Literal comprehension, inference, analysis, evaluation and synthesis of ideas
- Connections of ideas across 2 passages
- Application based on a theme related to the reading passages
• All classes take the form of tutorials in which students are expected to participate actively.
• Classroom activities include group discussion, research assignments, class presentations, etc. There is frequent use of videos, online and ICT resources by teachers to stimulate learning.
• Specially selected resources and customised lessons are uploaded on ICT platforms, such as SLS and Google Classroom, to promote independent learning. Online lessons are also conducted using platforms such as Google Meet or Zoom.
• There are enrichment lectures to broaden students’ content knowledge and to enable them to analyse and evaluate current issues.
• Written assignments are set on a regular basis by class teachers, while tests and exams are conducted at the College level.
• There is a focus on specific themes every term, and reading packages are prepared for students to guide them in their reading and research. These packages contain articles relevant to the themes, mind maps, essential
questions, essay questions, vocabulary, historical timelines, and cultural literacy materials. Students are required to show understanding of the content in these packages in a variety of ways, including mind maps, summarised notes, etc.
• A GP Skills Package is prepared to equip students with the relevant language, research, thinking, and writing skills to handle both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
• Consultations and remedial lessons are conducted to meet the needs of individual students.
• To encourage students to read widely and independently, students are encouraged to subscribe to TIME or The Economist at the start of JC1.
• Students are encouraged, with guidance provided by teachers, to participate in essay competitions, seminars, and quizzes that are organised by external organisations.
The official syllabus document will be linked here once it is made available by SEAB.
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When it comes to cybercrime, today’s small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are an easy target. Budgets and staffing are limited, and finding the right skilled people is difficult. Administering your IT needs and keeping your data, systems, and applications secure can be a challenge.
A new approach is needed — one that efficiently integrates cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint protection management. Integration enables strict control and interlocked automation that legacy solutions lack but are required to combat today’s threats. You can begin planning and benchmarking your cyber protection posture and potentially achieve lower risk with this checklist.
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