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http://www.miastjohnfoundation.org/ | 2014-12-21T23:51:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-52/segments/1418802772757.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20141217075252-00157-ip-10-231-17-201.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.944886 | 442 | CC-MAIN-2014-52 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-52__0__31977249 | en | Mia St. John is a 3-time World and International Boxing Champion and first generation Mexican born in America. She founded "El Saber Es Poder/Knowledge Is Power" to empower our youth by providing educational material, equipment and development of Health & Wellness programs.
In November of 2008, El Saber Es Poder and Micron donated computers, electricity and internet to Barrio de La Cantera in Zacatecas, Mexico. She was presented with an award from Governor, Amalia Garcia, for her role in sports and humanitarianism and the "WBC Goodwill Ambassador" Award from The World Boxing Council.
In March of 2010, El Saber Es Poder along with Lou Pizzaro of the hit TV show "Operation Repo" and producer Randy Martinez, produced a PSA in Spanish to raise awareness of mental illness in our inner city youth.
In 2011, Mia created a youth wellness program based on her book, The Knockout Workout. This innovative, holistic youth development program will directly address the most serious health and social challenges facing Latino youth and their families today. Currently the program is taking place at El Centro Del Pueblo in Echo Park, the heart of East Los Angeles.
Mia recently joined forces with Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano and Los Angeles Lakers star Ron Artest on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. to reintroduce the Mental Health in Schools Act and create awareness and support for mental health initiatives.
She also spoke at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus this month, where President Barack Obama made a riveting speech at the CHCI's annual Gala.
As well as Congress, Mia speaks in schools and juvenile halls on the importance of education and overcoming hardship. She speaks of her own battles with mental illness, addiction, poverty and overcoming it all, to become a three time international boxing champion.
St.John says "I was put in this position of fame to enable me to help further the position of my people and to be an inspiration and a role model to Latinos everywhere. I want them to know that with education, unity, and believing in ourselves we can overcome any obstacle placed in front of us." | sociology |
http://www.cincinnaticenterforautism.org/2016/12/03/fall-family-fun-night/ | 2018-01-22T10:16:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084891277.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20180122093724-20180122113724-00052.warc.gz | 0.966834 | 191 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__148522840 | en | We are constantly thankful for the people that make up CCA- and celebrating them at the Fall Family Fun Night felt just right.
CCA Staff at Family Fun Night
Students brought their families and participated in various games, crafts and eating snacks! Students visited seven spaces with activities including: Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe, a photo booth, making a Thankful Turkey Book, Turkey Bowling, Thanksgiving Story Bracelet, Feed the Turkey, and Roll a Turkey!
It was a great chance for families to interact with the CCA staff and for families to have a good time with their children in a safe, supportive, and understanding space.
We hope more of our families can join us for our next family night on Friday, February 10th. Students at Hamilton High School are partnering with CCA to put on a Carnival Themed Evening! Thank you to Amanda Dotson for organizing this event and for all of her creativity! | sociology |
https://livedexperienceautism.wordpress.com/ | 2023-01-28T10:25:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499541.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20230128090359-20230128120359-00508.warc.gz | 0.924546 | 1,908 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__256793280 | en | In writing a book about late diagnosis of autism in women, the aim is to create awareness of the challenges for women in receiving an autism diagnosis. By creating awareness and through the sharing of stories, it is hoped that community can be created where readers will see aspects of themselves echoed in the stories that they read.
Seeing one’s self reflected in stories is important because it validates who we are and provides connection in knowing that we are not the only ones experiencing life as an autistic individual. For some women who receive a late diagnosis of autism, the diagnosis can help normalise autistic traits so that they are viewed through a lens of strengths, not deficits.
The book will share stories of what it is like to receive an autism diagnosis later in life, what led to the diagnosis, and how the diagnosis has changed perceptions within oneself as well as changes in social and family networks. Each chapter will reveal a new story of lived experience and will likely cover themes such as masking, social interaction, parenting and employment.
If you would like to participate in the research, please read the participant information sheet to see if you are a good fit for the research before completing the questionnaire. Looking forward to hearing from you!
One of the questions that I ask of the participants sharing their story of late autism diagnosis, is what strategies they use to help with sensory sensitivities. I’ve loved hearing what they do or what they use.
Sensory sensitivities can be different for each individual. For some of the participants, bright lights are an issue. For others, it can be sounds, or lots of movements – including crowds, or it could be smells.
Social situations can exacerbate sensory sensitivities and a number of those who have shared their story say that they can only manage a certain amount of time in a social situation before the input becomes too much.
I thought I’d share with you some of the strategies that the participants use to manage an overwhelming sensory environment. This can help for those who are autistic, and it can help allies of autistic people too.
Listening to music, and often listening to the same sounds on repeat
Going for a walk
Companionship of pets
Use of fidget toys
Repetitive activities such as knitting, crocheting or doing a jigsaw puzzle
Wearing noise-cancelling headphones
Using a weighted blanket
Sitting in silence
For many of the book participants, being aware of personal limits is one of the best strategies. For example, knowing that a noisy café is going to have too much sensory input can allow the person to set a time limit on being there. Knowing limits also allows the freedom to have rest and recovery time. This can include being in nature, sitting in silence, and having sensory-friendly items on hand.
Sharing stories about the journey to autism diagnosis helps others to know that they are not alone. There are a community of others who understand.
Matilda*, a participant sharing her story for the book about journeys to late diagnosis of autism, recognised that she was not broken, and did not need to try harder to ‘fix’ herself. The diagnosis of autism brought with it the recognition that she was complete and perfect the way she was. And that she could give herself permission to look after herself and her needs.
Sharing stories helps create awareness and acceptance of what autism is. That autism is a broad and diverse spectrum. And that there are others who understand.
If you would like to share your story of the journey to late diagnosis of autism, please read the participant information sheet to see if you are a good fit before completing the questionnaire. Looking forward to hearing from you!
The former stereotypes of autism are beginning to fade and more is becoming known about the broad spectrum of autism where autistic people may look different than previously thought.
Part of the purpose of writing a book about adult diagnosis of autism is to highlight the differences in autistic presentation. From those who have shared their stories so far, there are people who
are active as advocates
play music, and
are involved in theatre
And this is just from a sample of autistic people.
What stands out is that each of these individuals were diagnosed as autistic in adulthood. Their autism went undiagnosed through their growing up years and it is only after diagnosis that they are more aware of why they were different to their peers. Now they are able to share depth of insight and understanding about themselves.
Their stories are so engaging and it is vital that their stories – and others – are shared so that autism is recognised within the full spectrum.
Are you interested in sharing your story of adult diagnosis of autism? If you would like to participate, please read the participant information sheet to see if you are a good fit before completing the questionnaire. It would be great to hear your story.
Masking, also known as camouflaging, is where an autistic person may imitate others, hide autistic traits such as stimming, or take on a persona in order to fit in socially1.
Questions have been raised about masking and late diagnosis of autism. It has been suggested that the ability to mask – or camouflage – is common in women2 and may mean that an autism diagnosis is delayed or not given3.
Masking has benefits short-term as social connections can be formed and employment gained, but long-term there has been evidence to show that masking is related to mental health difficulties4. The impact on mental health can be partly attributed to the exhaustion of masking the true self.
Whilst masking is shown to be a coping strategy for autistic individuals5, it is important for autistic individuals to have time and space to be authentic, to engage in special interests, and to rest and recuperate6.
Is masking something that you do? Or are you unsure if you mask? You may be interested in reading some real life stories about masking:
2 Cridland et al., 2014; Dachez & Ndobo, 2018; Green et al., 2019; McQuaid et al., 2021
3 Allely, 2019
4 Cage & Troxell-Whitman, 2019
5 Dachez & Ndobo, 2018
6 Hull et al., 2017
Allely, C. S. (2019). Understanding and recognising the female phenotype of autism spectrum disorder and the “camouflage” hypothesis: a systematic PRISMA review. Advances in Autism, 5(1), 14-37. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/AIA-09-2018-0036
Bargiela, S., Steward, R., & Mandy, W. (2016). The Experiences of Late-diagnosed Women with Autism Spectrum Conditions: An Investigation of the Female Autism Phenotype. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46(10), 3281-3294. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2872-8
Cage, E., & Troxell-Whitman, Z. (2019). Understanding the Reasons, Contexts and Costs of Camouflaging for Autistic Adults. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49(5), 1899-1911. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-03878-x
Cridland, E. K., Jones, S. C., Caputi, P., & Magee, C. A. (2014). Being a Girl in a Boys’ World: Investigating the Experiences of Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorders During Adolescence. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(6), 1261-1274. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1985-6
Green, R. M., Travers, A. M., Howe, Y., & McDougle, C. J. (2019). Women and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Diagnosis and Implications for Treatment of Adolescents and Adults. Current Psychiatry Reports, 21(4), 22. doi:10.1007/s11920-019-1006-3
Hull, L., Petrides, K. V., Allison, C., Smith, P., Baron-cohen, S., Lai, M.-c., & Mandy, W. (2017). “Putting on My Best Normal”: Social Camouflaging in Adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47(8), 2519-2534. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3166-5
McQuaid, G. A., Lee, N. R., & Wallace, G. L. (2021). Camouflaging in autism spectrum disorder: Examining the roles of sex, gender identity, and diagnostic timing. Autism, 13623613211042131. doi:10.1177/13623613211042131 | sociology |
https://startyoursurrogacy.com/can-surrogate-mother-change-her-mind-and-keep-the-baby/ | 2024-03-05T14:17:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707948235171.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240305124045-20240305154045-00625.warc.gz | 0.952057 | 1,061 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__6255174 | en | A child is a joy for every family. Unfortunately, there are people who can’t share this happiness for various reasons. However, there is a chance for such couples. Reproductive medicine has moved forward in recent years. Now, people who dream about a child can use a surrogacy program. In this way, parents find a healthy woman who agrees to give birth. Such a woman is called a surrogate mother.
So what happens next? A surrogate mother carries a baby and gives it to customers. But who is the legal parent of the baby? And can a surrogate mother keep the child? This question is of concern to all partners who want to participate in the program of surrogacy.
Who Has the Parental Rights
In America, surrogacy is not very well organized. The main issue remains the parental rights of the surrogate mother. Some states are very loyal to surrogacy, both traditional and gestational. As a rule, state law regulates this branch of medicine. Some states allow only gestational surrogacy, the others forbid surrogacy at all. Even though there are states loyal to surrogacy, there are some restrictions.
Before deciding on the surrogacy procedure in the USA, you should carefully study the legislation. Pay particular attention to the laws that regulate the surrogate mother’s rights, rights of potential parents, and the process of transferring parentage.
Some states define a surrogate mother as a legal mother. In this case, the surrogate mother must give up her rights to the child voluntarily, and the parents undergo the adoption process. This causes a lot of inconveniences, and parents are at great risk of not getting a child. Eventually, people who live in states with such laws often apply to Europe, Ukraine, or Georgia for a surrogacy program.
Regulation of surrogacy rights for parents in the USA
In the USA, in states where surrogacy is allowed, this process is strictly regulated by law. As a rule, a parent and a surrogate mother sign a surrogate parentage contract. The conclusion of the contract, conditions of its fulfillment, and some other specific features change depending on the state.
Pre- and post-birth orders
To confirm your rights as your child’s parent, you can choose one of two agreements (both take effect only after the child is born):
- Pre-birth order is an agreement between potential parents and a surrogate mother. It states that parental rights are fully owned by the couple, and the surrogate mother doesn’t claim the child in any case. When using the gestational surrogate method, the surrogate mother has no genetic connection with the child. This is the document that answers the question Does a surrogate mother have rights? Such a contract is concluded before the birth of the child and allows excluding any concerns in the future.
- It is also possible to conclude a post-birth order. It has the same goal as the previous one. But it is concluded after the childbirth. In this case, the rights to the child are fully transferred to the parents. However, with this order, potential parents risk more. After all, there is a chance that the woman will change her mind, refuse to sign an agreement, and keep the baby.
Can a Surrogate Change Her Mind After the Birth?
Carrying and giving birth to a child is a complex process for a woman, both emotionally and physically. It may happen that the surrogate mother will refuse to leave the child. To resolve this problem in the USA, you can go to court. The question arises, Can a gestational surrogate keep the baby? No, she can’t, for she is not the genetic mother of the child. If you’ve used traditional surrogate motherhood, there may be problems. So it is better not to apply to such a program or choose another country for it.
Why Choose a Surrogate Mother from Georgia instead of the US?
Can a surrogate mother keep the baby in Georgia? In this country, surrogacy is legal. While deciding on choosing surrogacy in Georgia, please study the following sections of the Georgian law—141, 143, 144.
Advantages of the surrogate program in Georgia
Many couples from the US and other European countries, who dream about a happy family with children, choose Georgia for the surrogacy program. The conditions for this kind of procedure are favorable for couples. Here is the list of advantages of applying for the surrogacy program in Georgia:
Surrogate maternity programs in Georgia are supported at the governmental level. This is why you will not have any problems with laws.
A surrogate mother can’t keep the baby under any circumstances. Parental rights are fully owned by the couple who decided to have a child.
If you used donor material, don’t worry. This case is also covered by Georgian legislation. The rights are granted to people who have applied for the program.
Within one day after the baby is born, the parents receive a birth certificate.
Are you dreaming of becoming parents and dedicate your life to raising your child, who will inherit the best qualities from you? Georgia is a friendly country that helps people become happy parents avoiding legal problems. | sociology |
https://reworkproject.org/ | 2024-04-13T11:55:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816734.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413114018-20240413144018-00280.warc.gz | 0.92451 | 146 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__87895809 | en | In the Making
Opportunity. Hope. Dignity. Community. For those struggling with homelessness,
it’s not what we build that matters most. It’s what we help create.
At ReWork Project, homelessness doesn’t
define a person. But this change can.
The struggle with homelessness can be overwhelming.
Community support is vital and everyone has something to offer.
One-time or recurring donations help fund ReWork Project, our equipment and everything we do.
Join us in our mission. Make friends, teach a skill or learn something new yourself. It all matters.
Our participants make products meant to be sold. They directly profit from every handmade piece. | sociology |
http://www.gdaacc.com/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=Membership&category=Main | 2020-04-05T18:20:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371609067.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20200405181743-20200405212243-00112.warc.gz | 0.956393 | 172 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__113897317 | en | Membership in the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce benefits individuals and the community through a variety of programs and services. We provide opportunities for members to grow their businesses; to network with small businesses, corporate and civic leaders; to contract with government entities; and to become more involved as leaders in civic affairs. Involvement in Chamber programs and projects will help you strengthen your business and cultural relationships within the community. Membership is open to Asians and non-Asians alike.
For a list of benefits and to download membership brochure, visit Benefits and Dues page.
We welcome corporations to partner with us to develop opportunities and encourage advancement of Asian businesses and professionals. We work diligently with our partners in the region who are seeking quality goods and services and who support supplier diversity.
Please visit Investment Opportunities and Corporate Partnerships page for more details. | sociology |
https://resiaction.co.uk/about | 2024-03-03T22:33:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476399.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303210414-20240304000414-00267.warc.gz | 0.958331 | 262 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__156505164 | en | ResiAction supports young people, families and the community by providing bespoke residential care services for the most vulnerable young people in our society.
Our vast experience with local authorities and working with the most challenging young people, gives ResiAction a unique insight into the complexities of their lives. This in turn has led to the design of a multi-faceted service that delivers a flexible programme of care and development in a safe and secure environment.
We believe children and young people deserve good homes. As experts in residential social care, we also provide a step-by-step guide so you, too, can open your own children's home.
ResiAction offers mentoring and consultancy services for caring people who want to invest in children's residential homes to provide safer homes and nurture and develop them into independence.
Our Director, Tyrell Simpson, has a wealth of experience within the social services care sector.
Tyrell is a passionate professional who has provided CEO-level consultation to many private and public care providers, including many prominent local authorities.
Tyrell has also been instrumental in turning around challenging situations and, as a result, is well-respected within the sector.
At ResiAction, we have training and mentoring opportunities that can assist your teams in delivering their care. | sociology |
https://greanwoldfoundation.blogspot.com/2015/03/5-way-to-end-child-poverty-around-world.html | 2021-07-25T08:36:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046151641.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20210725080735-20210725110735-00279.warc.gz | 0.964208 | 238 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__55107222 | en | 1. With a quality education, children will get the knowledge and life skills they need to realize their full potential. Education is essential in creating change in a child’s life. Plan helps by training teachers, building new schools and breaking down barriers that prevent many children, and girls in particular, from attending school.
2. Access to health care is essential. Plan helps communities build health clinics, train health care workers and invest in equipment and medicine so children can grow up healthy and strong.
3. Water and sanitation are essential for every child’s survival. Every year, Plan helps communities build school latrines, community water points and helps to establish organizations to ensure the continued management and maintenance of water points.
4. Plan works to overcome poverty by helping communities around the world gain the economic security they need to thrive. Plan is training people living in poverty to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to secure a livelihood, and support their families.
5. Plan helps children learn their rights and take active roles within their community. Child participation helps children engage in citizenship, express their views and make decisions that will shape their future and influence the people around them. | sociology |
http://www.myukinfo.com/lt/node/126 | 2013-12-09T06:09:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163915534/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133155-00011-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.839406 | 290 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__102451619 | en | This section provides information on domestic violence and who to contact if you need help.
Domestic violence is any threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between adults who are or have been in a relationship, or between family members. It can affect anyone, regardless of their gender or sexuality. The violence can be psychological, physical, sexual or emotional.
In an emergency relating to domestic violence you should call 999. The UK police and courts take domestic violence very seriously.
For help with domestic violence you can dial the following helplines:
English National Domestic Violence helpline: 0808 2000 247*
Northern Ireland Women's Aid 24-Hour Domestic Violence Helpline: 028 9033 1818*
Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 027 1234*
Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 80 10 800*
Male Advice and Enquiry Line: 0845 064 6800*
For more information on domestic violence visit the websites below.
Click here to visit Women’s Aid.
(*Helplines will be answered in English. Ask if there is an interpreter available.)
SERVICE UPDATE - Please note User Account login has been disabled while we make changes to the process. We apologise for any invconvenience this may cause. If you need to update content you have created please contact the myUKinfo team via [email protected]. | sociology |
https://cmwcounseling.weebly.com/updates-and-news/archives/06-2016 | 2018-08-16T06:03:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221210463.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20180816054453-20180816074453-00287.warc.gz | 0.954961 | 198 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__114360495 | en | In 2008, the Maryland Youth Advisory Council was established through the Maryland General Assembly to ensure that Maryland youth are given the opportunity to provide feedback and recommendations regarding public policies and programs that affect their future and to take a leadership role in creating meaningful change. By providing testimony in Annapolis and policy recommendations, council members have the opportunity to raise their voices and share their experiences with the Governor, State legislature, agencies, and other youth.
Council members will be expected to:
- Be active and passionate representatives of Maryland youth. Members must attend at least 50% of regular meetings. Any member who does not attend the required number of meetings may be removed from the Council;
- Identify and discuss issues facing youth in Maryland;
- Work with other council members to create strategies that address these issues;
- Serve as liaisons to other affiliated youth organizations and peers in his/her communities;
- Develop leadership skills;
- Meet other Maryland youth; and
- Have fun! | sociology |
https://www.claycrosstowndeal.com/projects/sharley-park-active-community-hub | 2023-01-28T16:39:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499646.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20230128153513-20230128183513-00875.warc.gz | 0.951952 | 162 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__257359247 | en | A new healthy and active community Hub for the 20,000 residents of Clay Cross and the surrounding area.
An unrivalled, state-of-the-art leisure centre and community hub at the heart of Clay Cross for the 20,000 residents in the town and surrounding areas. It will be family friendly, a place for the community to enjoy a drink and physical activity as well as encompassing health and support services making this a real hub for all of our communities.
There will also be a measured mile around the perimeter of the centre and places for outdoor activities.
The project is set to start late in 2022 and will be built on the site of the current leisure centre.
This is one of the most exciting developments in the town and we cannot wait to start sharing updates with you! | sociology |
https://www.rivcoparks.org/4th-annual-healthy-living-extravaganza-on-april-28-2018/ | 2020-01-20T05:55:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250597458.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20200120052454-20200120080454-00042.warc.gz | 0.906463 | 310 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__153857698 | en | The 4th Annual Healthy Living Extravaganza will be taking place on Saturday, April 28th, 2018 from 10 AM – 3 PM at Rancho Jurupa Regional Park located at 4800 Crestmore Rd., in Jurupa Valley, California.
This year we will be joining forces with the Riverside County Superhero 5 K Run/ Walk which will commence at 8 AM the morning of the Healthy Living Extravaganza. Participants of the Healthy Living Extravaganza are encouraged to come early and participate in the Run/ Walk (Registration Required).
Event participants will get the opportunity to explore and take advantage of free health screenings, nutrition and meal planning, opportunity drawings, kid’s zone, food zone, entertainment and more! This event is beneficial for all ages and income levels, as we encourage all to come and bring the whole family to learn about available services throughout Riverside County.
Resources are brought to one central location where Riverside County residents are able to gain invaluable information on how to live a healthier and more active life.
This event is proudly brought to you by the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District in collaboration with Riverside County Parks Foundation, Healthy Jurupa Valley, the City of Jurupa Valley, Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District, Jurupa Unified School District, Reach Out, the City of Riverside, Riverside Community Services Foundation, Riverside County Health Coalition, and the Riverside University Health System-Public Health.
For more information visit our Healthy Living Extravaganza website. | sociology |
http://moon4sandwiches.blogspot.com/2016/04/should-america-remain-immigrant.html | 2019-05-20T17:28:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256082.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20190520162024-20190520184024-00009.warc.gz | 0.969131 | 1,376 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__53013083 | en | Thursday, April 14, 2016
Should America remain an immigrant friendly society?
"Give me tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. The wretched refuse of your teeming shore, send these, the homeless, tempest tossed to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door". These are the famous words written by Emma Lazarus, a famous poet in 1883, and engraved on the Statue of Liberty. When immigrants first came to America they saw the Statue of Liberty, a mighty woman with a motherly smile. It creates an emotional mood. The statue and the poem encourages immigrants to come to the new world and makes it clear that she welcomes everyone with open arms. The torch symbolizes the beacon hand that "glows a world-wide welcome".
Now there is a debate brewing in America about their immigration policy. Immigrants, who have lived in the States for many decades, having a job, paying their share of taxes, and having their children being born here. But because, they have been in the states illegally, many politicians in the house and senate want to deport them. The president, Barack Obama wants to make these immigrants, citizens of the United States. There are eleven million immigrants who are now in limbo, roughly the size of the province of Quebec.
I believe America should make these loyal immigrants citizens of the country. The Statue of Liberty has given us a reminder that America is a nation of immigrants. The lamp and the golden door means the opposite of barbed wire, a border fence, and a wall against bigotry, racism, and hatred. Liberty is the opposite of tyranny. If America ever closes its gates in the name of safety and becomes a police state, then we should remove the statue from the harbor and place it in a museum. Tony Blair once said, "To measure the greatness of a country is simply to look at how many want in... And how many want out. Immigrants have made America, the vibrant, creative, economically robust, and the most freedom loving nation in the world.
Franklin Roosevelt said "Remember, remember always, that all of us, you and I especially, are descended from immigrants". America was a country built on immigration. People came to America with nothing but the clothes on their backs, and they built financial empires, like John Rockefeller, whose companies provided the backbone of American infrastructure. He built railways and oil refineries. Andrew Carnegie, he literally built America in the 19th century during the industrial revolution by supplying steel and other raw materials. J.P. Morgan provided financing for many of the inventions, like electricity. Immigrants, through their hard work and creativity have made America the most technologically advanced country in the world.
Much of the debate going on is founded on mythology. One of the greatest myths has been that immigrants take jobs away from American workers. Although immigrants make up about twelve percent of the population, they make up fifteen percent of the workforce. This is because the population is aging. Immigrants and their children have accounted for about sixty percent of the population growth since 1980. This is because Americans are having fewer children. As America begins to retire in record numbers and start drawing government pensions, younger immigrant workers will be paying the taxes to support this. Immigrants tend to be in either high or low skilled jobs. They tend to complement rather than compete with jobs held by Americans. Immigrants, who fill the low paying jobs, typically hold jobs that Americans no longer want. Examples are taxi drivers, gas station attendants, and security guards. American born citizen are more likely to hold jobs in management, professional (jobs as in doctors, lawyers, etc) and sales. Immigrant workers are often exploited by their employers. They tend to pay immigrants less, not provide them with benefits, and ignore safety laws. Also on an economic level, Americans benefits from lower prices of food, clothing, and other goods produced by immigrant labor. Immigrants also stimulate the growth of the economy, by creating new consumers. As a result wages for the vast majority of Americans are higher than they would be without immigrants.
Another myth is that immigrants are a drain on society, they tend to be lazy and live off social assistance. Immigrants living in poverty depend less on social assistance and more on family support than impoverished Americans. Only eight percent of immigrant families living in poverty were collecting social assistance, compared to thirty-three percent of American born low income families. This is because immigrants take whatever jobs are available. When my uncle first immigrated to America, he delivered the NY Times early in the morning, he then worked as a courier during the day, and delivered pizzas at night. On the weekend, he worked as concierge at a condominium, working twelve hour shifts. He did this for three years and then started his own messenger business. Some of his clients include General Electric, NY City Pension Fund, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and NY Post.
An additional myth is that immigrants are not integrating into American life. As George W. Bush once said "The truth is; immigrants tend to be more American than people born here." Integration usually takes a generation. Learning English is the key driver to success of immigrants and children is the other. Today immigrants seek English instruction classes in record numbers that the program cannot meet the demand. Also educating their children plays a critical role as this is the one reason why immigrants come to the U.S., to make a better life for their children. It is estimated that close to seventy-eight percent of immigrant children go on to post secondary education compared fifty-four percent of born Americans. As Malcolm X once said "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today". With education many children of immigrants are now doctors, lawyers, engineers, entrepreneurs, successfully integrated to American society just like Arnold Schwarzenegger.
America should continue its immigration friendly policy as John F. Kennedy said "Our immigration policy should be generous, it should be fair, it should be flexible. With such a policy we can turn to the world and to our own past, with clean hands and a clear conscience". As "We are a nation of immigrants. We are children, and of great grandchildren of the ones who woke up at night hearing that voice, telling them that life in that place called America could be better". The issues surrounding illegal immigrants are wide-ranging and complex. Immigrants reflect the values of the citizens of America. It is a vitally important step that we implement immigration reform. We need a bill that strengthens the borders and protects this great nation, But also makes it simpler for good people to become Americans. Immigrants did not just come in the pursuit of the riches of this country but for the richness of this life. Freedom. | sociology |
https://www.craggvale.calderdale.sch.uk/learning/school-council-welcome | 2020-09-23T12:16:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400210996.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20200923113029-20200923143029-00257.warc.gz | 0.9803 | 151 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__256551843 | en | Each September, pupils work together as a class to elect a member from each year group to sit on the School Council.
School councillors meet regularly with Mrs Lambert and bring any questions, ideas or concerns from their classes. They also work together on initiatives such as fundraising for charities or conducting pupil questionnaires. They are also involved in interviews for new members of teaching staff, bringing the pupil perspective to the panel, and meeting visitors to school such as the Mayor.
Pupils work in the Calder Valley Inter-School Council which meets at Calder High School. Previous projects have included a road safety campaign. They also meet Hebden Royd Town Councillors to learn about the council and to share their views and concerns and ensure these are actioned. | sociology |
https://www.luciennetalba.com/research | 2021-07-30T23:10:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154032.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20210730220317-20210731010317-00143.warc.gz | 0.929392 | 959 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__54031464 | en | The Historical Determinants of Gender Roles in Sub-Saharan Africa (Job Market Paper)
Abstract. There are wide differences in gender roles across societies in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study examines an anthropological hypothesis, first proposed by Engels (1884), that the origin of these differences was the historical domestication of cattle. I investigate the relationship between historical cattle presence and women's outcomes in both pre-colonial and contemporary Africa. The analysis combines ethnographic data on historical cattle presence with measures of pre-colonial gender roles, and contemporary women's outcomes. To address potential endogeneity in historical cattle adoption, I adopt an instrumental variable approach that leverages geo-climatic factors affecting the suitability of ethnic homelands for cattle-raising. The results show that cattle-based societies had more historical gender inequality, as measured by female participation in agriculture, inheritance rules, and other marriage customs. This gender inequality persisted among the descendants of these societies: I find that women from cattle-based societies had lower labor force participation rates, married at younger ages, had higher fertility rates, and were less likely to participate equally in household decision-making. I estimate large effects on women's outcomes even among descendants who lived in areas where cattle were not present, suggesting an important role for cultural persistence. These patterns are robust to a range of specifications and controls, and cannot be attributed to plough cultivation, pastoralism, or exposure to the slave trade. Instead, the findings are consistent with the introduction of cattle having created a large gender-imbalance in wealth holdings, which ultimately led to a shift towards patriarchal norms that have persisted to the present day.
Disease, Drought, and Development: Effects of the 1890s Cattle Plague in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2019. With Raphael Godefroy and Joshua Lewis.
The great African cattle plague epidemic of the 1890s is widely considered to be the worst natural disaster that wiped out more than 90 percent of cattle in Africa. In this paper, we examine the short- and long-run effects of this cattle plague epidemic on African development. To identify variation in exposure, we combine an index of drought severity during early 1890 with an index of cattle suitability areas. We adopt a difference-in-differences approach, relating variation in rinderpest severity to ethnic-group outcomes in the post-rinderpest period from Murdock (1967). The results show that societies exposed to the cattle plague outbreak were significantly less likely to own cattle in the early 20th century. In addition, we find that the outbreak had lasting effects on individual wealth and that an important mechanism may be distressed migration. We believe the results from the analysis will shed light on the ability of agents to respond to negative environmental shocks, and how the presence of coercive institutions may hamper agents’ ability to respond.
Work in Progress
Sibling Gender and Marriage Patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa.
This paper examines how sibling gender composition affects women's transition to first marriage in sub-Saharan Africa. To address potential endogeneity in the final sibling gender composition, I exploit the random assignment of the second child's gender in a household with at least two children. Combining ethnographic data with current variation in an individual's age at first marriage, I causally estimate the effect of having a sister relative to a brother on women's age at marriage. The results show that females with a younger sister get married younger, with negative consequences for her education and literacy. The effects are stronger within countries that traditionally pay bride price at marriage. These patterns cannot be attributed to sibling rivalry theory. Instead, the findings support theories of family-level resource constraints and raise the interest to understand how the interaction of household resource constraints and traditional cultural norms affects the transition to marriage and human capital.
Confinement et Qualité de Vie Reliée à la Santé: Analyse des Effets et des Facteurs de Risque, joint with Thomas G. Poder, Elise Dufresne, Roxane Borgès Da Silva, and Jie He (2020).
The Impact of COVID-19 on Economies, Social Cohesion, and Governance in Africa: Evidence from Benin, Burkina Faso, and South Africa, joint with Leonard Wantchekon, Ian Heffernan, Hugo Van Der Merwe, and Damien Iankoande.
Social Policies and Redistribution of Wealth in Quebec, joint with Amélie Quesnel-Vallée and Jaunathan Bilodeau.
Pfizer and Trust in Medicine in Nigeria, joint with Nchare Fogam.
Witchcraft and Gender Roles, joint with Nchare Fogam. | sociology |
http://www.behaviorrescue.com/ | 2018-02-24T15:25:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891815843.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20180224152306-20180224172306-00687.warc.gz | 0.95315 | 966 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__273169223 | en | Those who can clearly recall their teen years will remember the uncomfortable amount of anxiety they probably felt on a daily basis. While most teens suffer from anxiety from time to time, some children have more trouble dealing with the issue than others. Even siblings separated by just a year may have totally different attitudes when it comes to dealing with the pressures of school and their social lives. Understanding teen anxiety can give parents an idea of when they need to take a step back in order to let their child handle things on their own and when they should intervene to help their child deal with the issues at hand.
What is Anxiety?
For teens and adults, anxiety is the typical reaction to stressful situations and environments. Taking tests, new social encounters, speaking in public, taking a boy or girl out on a date, and participating in a competitive sporting event can all make a person feel slightly apprehensive. Some teens, however, have a stronger reaction to these kinds of stressful situations than others. To some kids, just thinking about any of these types of situations may cause them to feel a great deal of distress.
Anxiety doesn’t always have to be a bad thing, and can be beneficial when it helps someone deal with a tense situation. When studying for a test, for example, feeling anxious about how you might score could help you study a little harder so you feel better about your chances of receiving a good grade. Other times, however, anxiety can do more harm than good, especially when it becomes excessive or irrational, and prevents a person from being able to focus on the task at hand.
Occasionally, anxiety can cause a rift to form between your teen and their friends in instances where they avoid social situations because they feel too panicked or tense. Your child needs to take steps to feel less anxious once they begin to experience anxiety that threatens to disrupt their teenage life.
Signs that your teen is experiencing excessive anxiety can include:
- They feel overly anxious, worried, or afraid for no reason. Teens will generally feel anxiety about specific events, such as a big dance or upcoming test. Your teen’s anxiety level may be ratcheted too far up when no obvious reason exists for their anxiety.
- They excessively worry about daily events and activities. Again, some worry for teens is normal, but constantly worrying about events that don’t usually warrant such feelings indicates their anxiety level is too high.
- Your teen continuously double checks whether they did something right. While it’s normal for teens to double check their homework or make sure they remember an important test date or event, it’s unusual for most teens to repeatedly obsess over such small details.
- Your teen panics and cannot function in certain pressure situations, such as taking a test, giving a speech, or when hanging out with friends.
Coping with Teen Anxiety
Finding the right treatment for your teen is an important step in helping them to reduce their anxiety. Treatment can involve seeing a clinical social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist. Occasionally, school counselors can help parents find the right treatment option for their child. Once your teen receives help, many areas of their life can begin to improve, such as their performance in school and relationships with friends and family.
The most common types of treatment for anxiety can include:
- Medication. Several types of prescription drugs can help your child deal with anxiety depending on their symptoms. Kids who suffer from social anxiety are often treated with the same types of medication used to treat depression. Because these types of medications alter a person’s body chemistry, they often take several weeks to take effect.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy. If you elect to send your teen to a therapist, one of the techniques they may employ is cognitive-behavioral therapy. The therapist will work with your child to determine what types of thoughts and behaviors cause their anxiety, and will work with your teen to help reduce them.
- Biofeedback. A type of therapy that uses electronic devices to measure how the body responds to certain stressful situations. The more information the body gives about its internal processes, the more information therapist has to teach a person how to control these processes.
- Relaxation techniques. Teaching your teen such techniques as yoga, tai chi, meditation, and deep abdominal breathing can help to reduce feelings of anxiety and negative thoughts.
While approximately 13 percent of all teens suffer from high enough anxiety that they need to seek medical or psychotherapeutic treatment, each child is different. By talking with your teen, you can begin to understand how well they deal with anxiety.
Timothy Lemke blogs about children’s health issues for Dr. Kirk Christianson, a dentist in Clackamas at Downtown Dental Care. | sociology |
http://www.coppellfamilytherapy.com/index.php/faq-fees.html | 2018-01-21T20:12:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084890874.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20180121195145-20180121215145-00282.warc.gz | 0.964579 | 712 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__33952238 | en | Why Family Therapy?
Family therapy is the approach that must be taken when any member of this core unit so central to our lives is having difficulty. Think of this common phrase: Head of the family. Whether that means a mother or father or grandparent or guardian, it implies the family is a body. If there is a head of the family, then the other members must be parts of the body. How can one treat an injury without considering the whole person? That is, how can a person break his or her foot, and think it doesn’t impact the rest of their being?
Similarly, if a loved one is having difficulty with something, it will affect the entire family by virtue of that person’s presence in the home and family structure. Consider a son or daughter who is being bullied at school. Those in a parental role as well as brothers and sisters are touched. Fear, decline in school work, fights at home to avoid having to go to class….certainly behaviors that are not just centered on one person.
The good news, though, is that as we work through issues, it can draw families together more than ever before. To have people who love us, to love others, to live a peace-filled, happy home life…that is our approach to helping families.
Do You Do Marriage Counseling?
Yes, our marriage counseling addresses multiple layers of family life, from couples therapy to mood disorders, and even home violence, which can be so destructive in our personal lives.
Do you only see families?
Our practice is able and willing to meet with individuals as well as couples, children, teens and/or families. Working through a problem must start somewhere.
Do you work with teens?
Yes, we work with teens, an especially exciting and challenging age. In fact, our work with adolescents is special because of the particularly vulnerable state they are in with physiological changes alone. Peer pressure is in full force and the ability to make choices is emerging. It’s a fragile time that can have a long term impact when teens choose unwisely.
Look at our website and notice the POSITIVE information we have posted for teens. Please feel free to share this with them at any time. Our emphasis on being positive and proactive with teens is one of the traits that makes us stand out in our therapy work.
What problems can you help with?
We can help with a range of issues. However, perhaps those having the upset don’t even know how to classify it. In those instances, it is better to call and talk to us.
We do offer parenting strategies, marriage counseling, and couples therapy. For parents, we address mood disorders and family violence in all its forms—and in all its devastating impact to each family member.
For youthful family members, we provide help for self-esteem issues, and school and social anxiety, especially now when bullying is so prevalent. We provide therapy for “cutting” behavior, sexual orientation, depression, and suicidal thoughts. We can also assist parents with youth who have been diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. Specialty areas include obsessive compulsive disorder, autism spectrum disorders and personality disorders.
What are your qualifications?
Dr. Kteily's qualifications can be found by clicking this link.
What payment types do you accept?
We accept different forms of payment, including cash, checks and major credit cards. Please call us to inquire about any other options. | sociology |
http://www.whufc.com/articles/20131118/hammers-support-anti-bullying-week_2236884_3540860 | 2016-10-23T14:12:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719273.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00037-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.968236 | 683 | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-44__0__12954765 | en | West Ham United are proudly supporting Anti-Bullying Week 2013.
Established by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, Anti-Bullying Week is taking place between 18 and 22 November 2013, with this year's focus on cyber bullying.
The theme of Anti-Bullying Week 2013 is 'The Future Is Ours - Safe, Fun and Connected'.
Anti-Bullying Week 2013 aims to equip children and young people to challenge bullying behaviour, equip schools, colleges and youth service leaders with resources to encourage youth-led anti-bullying initiatives and, thirdly to educate those who work with children to recognise those who may be particularly vulnerable to bullying through new technologies.
Captain Kevin Nolan said he and his team-mates were fully supporting Anti-Bullying Week.
"We are very proud to be supporting Anna Kennedy Online and Anti-Bullying Week," said the skipper, who has two young children of his own.
"There is simply no place for bullying in our society today and we as a Club strongly back important issues such as this to see that bullies are given that message."
West Ham are also supporting the autism charity Anna Kennedy Online in their own 'Give Us a Break!' anti-bullying campaign.
Launched in April 2013 by Anna and her autistic son Angelo, the campaign aims to raise awareness of bullying of children with autism in schools and colleges.
"I initiated Give us a Break and contacted the Anti-Bullying Alliance and asked if they wanted to work together," explained Anna, who has been working closely with West Ham United for the past two years.
"I looked at our own school and thought that the lunch-time clubs really work for our children and that this is something that mainstream schools can tap into. It will add more structure to students affected by autism at break times.
"This is working already in many schools across the UK and I have received messages from parents who follow me on social media sites and directly from Headteachers of Schools."
Give Us a Break! is also being supported by pop star Melanie C, Melanie Masson from X-Factor, TV presenter and anti-child abuse and bullying campaigner Esther Rantzen, author Kathy Lette and Strictly Come Dancing stars Bruno Tonioli and Kristina Rihanoff.
"With campaigns such as Anna Kennedy Online, we can look to not only raise awareness of the problems so that people can get help and support,but also look to do as much as we can to make sure that we can get rid of bullying in the lives of not only the vulnerable, but every child," added West Ham captain Nolan.
"We all applaud the work that Anna Kennedy Online has already carried out in the local community, working with families affected by autism in Barking and Dagenham, Harlow, Chigwell and Newham - all areas on the doorstep of the club.
"We hope that, by highlighting the work Anna Kennedy Online is doing, more can be done to raise awareness of the problem and more can be done to help families who are already facing the challenges of bringing up an autistic child."
To show your support for Anti-Bullying Week, please visit the Anti-Bullying Alliance website for a wealth of information and resources.
To find out more about the work done by Anna Kennedy Online, click here. | sociology |
https://www.theoakleafnews.com/sports/2012/10/11/srjc-judo-club-grappling-throwing-and-camaraderie/?print=true | 2022-10-05T22:53:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337668.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20221005203530-20221005233530-00142.warc.gz | 0.974482 | 391 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__44087689 | en | The boisterous SRJC Judo Club members meet Friday evenings in the wrestling room as the orange glow of sunset fills the room.
The club’s instructor is Destinee Tartuffe, a friendly woman who laughs and jokes easily with the club members. Tartuffe has been an active practitioner of Judo for 12 years and an instructor at SRJC since fall 2007.
When asked why she feels Judo is so important Tartuffe said, “I really feel people need to get
that mind-body connection.”
The 10-20 mostly SRJC student members show up to practice and exercise outside of their normal class time. The Judo club also hosts high school students and community members as part of its outreach efforts.
The club meetings are a place where members can come to work on their techniques in a less
formal setting than the normal SRJC classes or prepare themselves for competition.
The students attend two to three competitions a year, mostly in the East Bay and San Francisco. They will attend the Hanabi Classic: 47th Annual Albany Judo Tournament Oct. 21 and the CCSF Invitational Dec. 2. Both of these tournaments are free and open to spectators.
“It’s probably my favorite part of Judo to get in there and compete,“ said member Nathan Dunn. “For three to five minutes, you aren’t afraid of dying.”
Dunn added, “It’s humbling, judo in and of itself is really good for the ego.” He explained that in Judo you really learn your place and your skill level, where you are and where you are going.
Member Kelsey Claybrook was very excited as he talked about the Judo community. He said he meets amazing people from all around the world at competitions and clinics who are very dedicated and passionate. | sociology |
https://www.bpmmagazine.com/items/bridging-the-gender-pension-gap%3A-how-to-improve-women%E2%80%99s-engagement-with-retirement-planning | 2023-03-23T17:42:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945182.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20230323163125-20230323193125-00065.warc.gz | 0.966533 | 1,128 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__214446406 | en | October 18, 2022
Bridging The Gender Pension Gap: How To Improve Women’s Engagement With Retirement Planning
By: Helen Hollister
Statistical evidence shows a marked difference in engagement between men and women around pensions and retirement planning. It also demonstrates that women have average lower pension pots and will live around two years longer than men. How can we encourage more women to engage with pensions planning?
Looking at a sample of 25,000 plans, the split is hugely skewed ‒ 82 per cent male, 18 per cent female.
We help people build plans for saving and retirement. These plans help our users know how much to save up and how much to take from their pensions each year, alongside everything else they may have, to provide the retirement income they want, without running out of money.
We try to attract both men and women equally. However, despite this, we see markedly more visitors who are men. Cost is not an influencing factor as there is no charge.
When it comes to engagement, Caroline Hopper, from the communications specialists Quietroom, provided some great thoughts and insight below on how this may be improved.
There’s a clear need to better engage women with their pensions, she says. The question is ‘how?’ Aside from fixing the many societal structures and biases that disadvantage women financially in the first place, we can reframe pensions.
Research shows many women don’t feel confident enough to make decisions about their investments or pensions – so let’s change that. We can use inclusive, positive messaging that guides people through what they need to do and shows that ‘people like you’ do this. That’s proven to make people more likely to engage.
We also need to go to the places and channels where the women we want to reach are already active. It might mean going to Facebook or Mumsnet, taking those positive messages and conversations to where these people are already engaged.
As an industry we need to do better in engaging females because there are a number of other issues which statistically are likely to apply more to females.
Why should females become engaged?
Our site statistics show that the average pension pots entered on our systems by females are 40 per cent less than the pots entered by males.
Like the ‘earnings gap’ which can exist in employment between the sexes, there can also be a ‘pensions gap’ in retirement.
This gap should not exist, but unfortunately, it does. Women are, on average, likely to have significantly less savings than men to put towards retirement. This is further supported by research from ‘Insuring Women’s Futures’ by the Chartered Insurance Institute and considered by PensionBee’s research into how to close the gender pension gap.
In addition, and to compound matters, on average, women will live around two years longer than men, making them likely to need more savings.
Finally, there are a number of ways that both sexes can lose valuable state and other pension benefits, but statistically, this applies more to women. It can be very easy to lose these benefits without realizing it until it is too late or costly to resolve.
Reduced Workplace Pensions
For both men and women, taking a career break or reducing hours through part-time work will have an immediate effect on pension savings built up in the workplace. You may not be accruing benefits or saving into a pension pot if you take a career break. You will also likely be saving less if you return to work part-time.
In a study by the Office for National Statistics, which defines couple families as either married, civil partnered, or cohabiting adults with dependent children, researchers considered the split where one partner worked full time and one part-time.
This showed that in 44.1 per cent of couples, a man worked full-time and their partner was employed part-time. In three per cent of couples, a woman worked full-time and their partner part-time. This may change over time, but currently, it is statistically much more likely that a woman will be working part-time within a couple than a man, if one does work full-time and one part-time.
It is relatively easy to understand that if you work part-time, you will build up lower pension benefits, but what is not clear to many is the effect these periods can also have on your state pension.
Reduced State Pensions
The full state pension is very valuable and, for both sexes, can make up a large proportion of retirement income.
The full state pension in the UK is paid if you have accumulated 35 years of National Insurance (NI) contributions. If you have less than 35 years, it is prorated. If you have less than 10, you get no state pension at all.
Most people pay NI contributions through work. Given this, most people think of the 35 years in terms of time that they are working. If you leave the workforce for good or for a period of time, you will, therefore, not be paying NI contributions through work.
If you are claiming child benefit, this is not an issue, as by claiming child benefit, you also get an NI credit for the year. However, if your partner earned over the limit, the child benefit is lost. This can be addressed by either paying back the child benefit or deregistering, i.e. opting out | sociology |
https://gallantvibes.com/eid-el-kabir-nigeria-declares-tuesday-wednesday-as-public-holidays/ | 2019-05-19T22:25:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232255182.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20190519221616-20190520003616-00209.warc.gz | 0.915235 | 152 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__157558531 | en | Eid-el-Kabir: Nigeria Declares Tuesday, Wednesday As Public Holidays
The federal government has declared Tuesday, August 21, and Wednesday, August 22 as public holidays to enable Muslim faithful across Nigeria to celebrate the 2018 Eid-el-Kabir.
The Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on Thursday in a statement.
Dambazau called on Nigerians to use the period to embrace the virtues of love and sacrifice for the unity and development of Africa’s most populated nation.
He urged Nigerians both at home and abroad to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its determination to foster a peaceful and united Nigeria. | sociology |
http://pretoria.ghanahighcommission.co.za/component/k2/itemlist/date/2017/3 | 2018-01-22T14:06:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084891377.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20180122133636-20180122153636-00508.warc.gz | 0.962934 | 1,200 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__143673229 | en | Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey (MP), paid a historic visit to the Ghanaian Community of South Africa on Monday, 13th March, 2017.
The visit was in the backdrop of xenophobic attacks in South Africa in February, and the Honourable Minister had deemed it necessary to personally visit and interact with compatriots in the country.
Upon arrival in South Africa around mid-day, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey held a meeting with her South African counterpart, H.E. Ms. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, to discuss and address some of the issues relating to the recent xenophobic attacks.
Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey then undertook a tour of Sunny Side, a suburb of Pretoria, where a lot of Ghanaian-owned businesses and rented accommodation are located. She interacted with her fellow nationals, and got first-hand assessment of their welfare in South Africa.
In the evening, the Honourable Minister joined a high-level panel of senior officials from the South African Department of Home Affairs and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, for an Open Forum organized by the Ghana High Commission at the premises of the Mission.
The Forum was very well attended by Ghanaians across South Africa, who were eager to interact with the Hon. Minister, and also took advantage of the presence of senior officials of the South African Government to obtain responses and clarification on pertinent issues relating to immigration and xenophobia.
Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey thereafter addressed the teeming crowd of Ghanaians and assured them of measures undertaken by the Government of Ghana, under the leadership of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to lighten the burden of Ghanaians and to ensure their welfare both at home and abroad. She took note of some of the peculiar challenges facing Ghanaians in South Africa, and assured them of necessary assistance, where possible.
She further encouraged Ghanaians to join and consolidate Ghanaian Associations in their various provinces, so as to project an organized and united group that can work effectively with the Ghana High Commission and by extension the Government of Ghana, to resolve challenges and also contribute to the development of our beloved country.
It was indeed a back to back schedule of activities for the Honourable Minister, who had purposefully dedicated the one-day working visit to her compatriots in South Africa…. a very successful visit, which will resound for many years to come.
On Saturday, 11th March 2017, Ghanaian students in Pretoria and Johannesburg held a get-together at the LC de Villers Sports Grounds, University of Pretoria. This event was a follow-up to the Ghana High Commission’s efforts at convincing some of the students to come together and form a Ghanaian Student’s Association.
The purpose of the student’s gathering was therefore to try and organize an Association that will bring the Ghanaian youth in host country together. It was a meet and greet, where people got to know each other whilst having good food and conversations about current affairs and social issues that affect students in South Africa. The event also created a platform for people to network along respective fields of study.
The gathering generated a sense of belonging amongst the students as Ghanaians, and some as South Africans of Ghanaian descent, and they reminisced about Ghana and their trips to the motherland.
The students took the opportunity to concretize plans of forming an Association that would not be limited to social events, but would make an impact in the society by organizing charity events. The prospective Association would serve as a support structure for Ghanaian students and orient them on the general student life in South Africa.
The Ghana High Commission lauds the initiative of our compatriots, and calls on all other Ghanaian students in Pretoria and Johannesburg to join this noble cause, and support efforts at organizing a Provincial/Gauteng Ghana Students Association. Please contact Maame on 0813145940.
Ghana's Honorary Consul to Capetown, Rev. Dr. Micheal Twum Darko, hosted a public lecture on the "life of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah" at 6:00pm on Monday, 6th March 2017, in commemoration of Ghana's 60th Independence Anniversary.
Delivering the lecture was Prof. Kwesi Kwaa Prah, a renowned Ghanaian and African Sociologist and Anthropologist who was a school boy in the days of Ghana's first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and has studied extensively on the life, policy, principles and beliefs of the African legend.
Interlaced, with anecdotes on the seasons and the times, as well as developments thereafter, Prof. Prah enthralled his audience with a renewed understanding of colonialism and neo colonialism, and an insight of the African challenge from an African perspective.
Present at the lectures were the Honorary Consuls of Madagascar, Georgia, Denmark and Maldives to Capetown, the Consul General of Angola to Capetown, Senior Officials from the Office of the Premiere of Western Cape, the Founder and partners of AfriNEAD, Stellenbosch University.
Representing the Ghana High Commission at the event were Mr. Gilbert Sebik, Minister/Trade and Mrs. Elizabeth Sarpomaa Dodoo, Minister-Counsellor/ Information and Diaspora Affairs.
The Ghana High Commission wishes to kindly inform that Monday, 6th March 2017, has been declared a statutory holiday in Ghana, in commemoration of Ghana's 60th Independence Anniversary.
The Mission will therefore be closed on that day. Normal work will resume on Tuesday, 7th March 2017.
The High Commission takes this opportunity to wish compatriots, a joyous Independence Anniversary. | sociology |
https://www.coastcarehomes.co.uk/care-home-news-events/article-895.php | 2021-09-19T19:59:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780056900.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20210919190128-20210919220128-00712.warc.gz | 0.981359 | 292 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__200249923 | en | Residents at Whitebriars spent a couple of wonderful afternoons enjoying trishaw rides along Bexhill promenade.
‘Cycling Without Age’ are a fantastic initiative who provide trishaw rides to local care home residents. The voluntary organisation wants to give the elderly “personal interaction, put the wind in their hair and smiles on their faces”.
Our residents took it in turns to be picked up from their home and were taken along the seafront in style. This is something that Coast Care Homes has been involved in in the past but because of the pandemic it has been two years since their last trishaw experience.
The Whitebriars residents had a fantastic afternoon,
One resident said “Oh my, I can remember being in a tuktuk in Sri Lanka, it must have been 50 years ago, it was Ceylon in those days”. She is still talking about it today.
Another resident exclaimed “We are out, we are out” with a huge smile.
Activities Co-ordinator Martha Linfield said, “It brought instant joy to the residents, they were smiling and waving to passers by the whole time”
We thank Cycling without age - Bexhill very much, we really appreciate their time and hard work, we hope to continue this activity regularly, including some residents from our St Leonards homes. | sociology |
https://istkonexchange.com/iletisim/ | 2021-08-02T02:06:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154302.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20210802012641-20210802042641-00102.warc.gz | 0.932936 | 245 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__530912 | en | Turkish-German Political and Cultural Summit
From the 17th of June to the 25th of June the first IstKon took place in Konstanz. The IstKon organizing team, the IstKon members and even professors experienced nine days of discussion, sharing opinions, making new friendships and learning about new cultures.
These nine days can be described as one of the most enriching times in our university life. The topics included all parts of current social, political and economic problems: Human Rights issues, refugee policy and Turkish and German foreign policy. All participants took advantage of exchanging their opinions and values.
Besides, the cultural part consisted of getting to know another culture. The participants could visit the Münster of Konstanz, the mosque and beautiful Meersburg. But the highlight was the cultural evening: Eating typical German and Turkish dishes and dancing together typical dances – There is no better way to make new friendships!
PHOTO GALLERY FROM ISTKON 2017
Thank you, Teşekkürler and Dankschön for participating in IstKon 2017. Looking forward to the next IstKon!
Read more: IstKon 2018 | sociology |
https://honestnewsreporter.com/celebrity/4327/leandro-de-niro-rodriguez-cause-of-death/ | 2023-12-10T16:43:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102612.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210155147-20231210185147-00772.warc.gz | 0.926554 | 555 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__242500053 | en | The devastating news of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez’s passing on July 2nd shocked many. Now, the heartbreaking truth behind his death has been revealed. Leandro’s death resulted from an accidental overdose, shedding light on the dangers of substance misuse. Let’s delve into the details surrounding this tragic incident.
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez Cause of Death
The New York City medical examiner determined that an unintended overdose caused Leandro De Niro Rodriguez’s untimely demise. The substances involved were identified as a lethal combination of “fentanyl, bromazolam, alprazolam, 7-aminoclonazepam, ketamine, and cocaine.” This tragic revelation is a stark reminder of the grave risks associated with these substances and their potential for devastating consequences.
A Mother’s Response
Leandro’s mother, actress Drena De Niro, took to Instagram to address the misconceptions and negativity surrounding her son’s passing. In a series of heartfelt text slides, she shared her beliefs about the factors contributing to her son’s tragic fate.
Drena De Niro emphasized that her son fell victim to counterfeit pills containing the deadly synthetic substance fentanyl. She stressed the urgency of raising awareness about the ongoing mental health crisis, addiction, and the dangerous effects of fentanyl. In her post, she expressed her hopes that the publicity surrounding her son’s death would shed light on a much larger problem affecting young lives.
Drena De Niro called for compassion and understanding in dealing with addiction and mental health issues. She challenged the notion of blaming individuals struggling with addiction and mental illness, advocating for a broader perspective that addresses the underlying societal problems contributing to these crises.
A Grandfather’s Grief: Robert De Niro’s Statement
Leandro’s grandfather, the renowned actor Robert De Niro, expressed deep distress over losing his beloved grandson. In a statement shared by his representative, De Niro conveyed his grief and requested privacy for his family as they navigated this inconsolable sorrow.
Arrest and Accountability
Following Leandro’s tragic passing, law enforcement authorities arrested a 20-year-old woman, Sofia Haley Marks, on federal narcotics charges. Marks is accused of selling the substances contributing to Leandro De Niro Rodriguez’s death. She faces three counts of distributing narcotics and appeared in federal court in Manhattan.
As the investigation continues, the passing of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of substance misuse and the urgent need for awareness, compassion, and support for individuals grappling with addiction and mental health challenges. | sociology |
http://www.valleyofthemoonrotary.org/ | 2015-05-25T03:08:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-22/segments/1432207928350.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20150521113208-00310-ip-10-180-206-219.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.968167 | 381 | CC-MAIN-2015-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-22__0__124360820 | en | Thanks for stopping by. If you have a few minutes not only can you find out a bit about Rotary and the work we do on both the International and local levels but you can also get a sense of just what makes our Valley of the Moon Club a little different. Like any global organization, it all begins with the membership itself. Based in Oakmont as we are, we have a few more retirees than other clubs, we are more socially active, we have male and female Rotarians and at 50-60 members, we are just about the right size.
What drives us is the fact that collectively, we can make a difference. We are focused on supporting Rotary International projects as well as other educational and medical programs worldwide. We are equally committed to contributing our time and resources in support of the community right here in Oakmont and the rest of Sonoma County. Whether it is volunteering to help the disadvantaged youth of our area or supporting families who are struggling, we work with a number of great non-profits. Our reward lies in the realization that little by little things happen, scholarships are awarded, health services are provided and people are fed.
At our weekly meetings we have a stream of visitors who educate us about issues of the day, local developments and sometimes just plain entertainment. Perhaps the biggest bonus of all is that ours is about the friendliest group of people you're likely to meet. Fellowship doesn't quite capture it all, but it will do. If you've just moved to the area or have thought that it might be nice to broaden your horizons and have a little fun in the process, the welcome mat is out.
To learn more about our club, and Rotary International, call Marie Theilade at 707- 569-8780
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." - Edmund Burke | sociology |
https://www.ucpbaottawa.ca/2021/03/18/35th-annual-ivan-franko-memorial-lecture-2/ | 2024-03-03T05:46:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476205.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303043351-20240303073351-00536.warc.gz | 0.954431 | 424 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__176862147 | en | The Chair of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Ottawa cordially invites you to the 35th Annual Ivan Franko Memorial Lecture to be delivered by Olga Onuch and entitled “Ukraine: Protest, Migration and Political Opinion in Times of Pandemic.”
Ukraine has gone from being perceived as a place where there was a weak civil society, to a place where out of “never” we witnessed mass mobilization, and then to the place where “Revolutions” happen. In that three decades, not only has Ukraine become a place where ordinary citizens “voice” their discontent often, but it is also a place that has witnessed mass “exit” in the form of out-migration. Employing evidence from more that 200 interviews and 16 focus groups with both activists and ordinary citizens who participated in Ukrainian protests, as well as 6 original surveys collected over the last 15 years, Onuch will provide an in-depth look at the EuroMaidan protests and the post-EuroMaidan context to examine the import of civic coalitions and identities that first formed in 1990 and have continued to drive politics in today’s Ukraine.
Olga Onuch is an Associate Professor [Senior Lecturer] in Politics at the University of Manchester and is an Associate of the Harvard Ukrainian Institute. She is a leading expert on civic protest, in Ukraine, Eastern Europe and Latin America. Her first book Mapping Mass Mobilization is the first contentious politics account of mass protest in Ukraine and the first comparative analysis of both elite, activist, and citizen level mobilization processes. Her research regularly appears in leading media outlets such as The Washington Post, The Times, The Guardian, BBC, ITV, Al Jazeera, and AFP. She has advised policy makers in Ukraine, UK, Canada, US and the EU.
The Franko Lecture is co-sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association of Ottawa.
The lecture will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 7.30 PM on Zoom. To register to the event, please click here, | sociology |
http://rounderstudiostuff.blogspot.com/2013/01/why-cant-we-do-this-in-chicago-or.html | 2019-10-17T05:29:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986672723.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20191017045957-20191017073457-00016.warc.gz | 0.964685 | 340 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__65796243 | en | |Museum of Contemporary Art, Rio de Janeiro, Oscar Niemeyer, architect|
'If the NEA needed any more reasons to look inadequate, Brazil just offered one: the government has decided to give Brazilian workers a stipend of $25 a month just for “cultural expenses” — that’s anything from books and movies to tickets to art museums.
According to the Agence France Presse, the new policy is a way to provide access to culture for all Brazilians. “In all developed countries, culture plays a key role in the economy,” Brazil’s Culture Minister Marta Suplicy said. “Why would the poor not be able to access culture?”
Ninety percent of the stipend will be covered by employers, who will be able to deduct the amount from their income taxes. Workers pay the remaining 10 percent out of their own paychecks but can opt out if they prefer. The benefit can go to workers earning as much as five times the minimum wage, but it’s up to employers to choose the benchmarks. The $25 culture stipend will be paid through an electronic card, which will limit the spending to cultural goods.'
To which I'll add, that I've been to this museum in Rio, it commands a stunning view of the city, the harbor, the skyline.
Back to the topic on hand. I note that many of our cultural institutions are on public lands, that we are owners of our cultural inheritance and that we cannot afford to cut ourselves off from it. I also find it sad that we don't have a cabinet level position of culture minister. | sociology |
http://welcare.org/about-us/our-vision-mission-values/ | 2018-04-22T20:06:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125945648.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20180422193501-20180422213501-00478.warc.gz | 0.956434 | 274 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__152965793 | en | Our Vision, Mission & Values
Respect for people within their network of human relationships, and the recognition and fostering of community, are at the centre of Welcare’s work. We derive our values from our Anglican origins and Welcare’s continuing life as a Christian organisation, reflecting God’s love as expressed in the ministry of Jesus.
At Welcare, we therefore:
- place a high value on each person’s individual life and accept people as they are
- offer services of support and care unconditionally whenever possible
- recognise the need for each person to be loved and valued from birth so that he or she can, in turn, learn to give love and to value both self and others
- help people to use their gifts to realise their full potential
- stand against injustice and are on the side of the poor and disadvantaged
Welcare recognises that many of these values are shared by those of other faiths and none. We are proud of our Christian heritage, identity and strong church support and are inspired by our faith base but we do not proselytise. Welcare inspires through the example of its work. We welcome staff, volunteers and supporters of all faiths and none, who are committed to the outworking of these and other values. We unreservedly offer our services to all. | sociology |
https://www.yahmarketing.com.au/what-is-micro-influencer-marketing/ | 2019-11-19T06:10:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670006.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20191119042928-20191119070928-00489.warc.gz | 0.960978 | 234 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__195039745 | en | By now, you probably have heard of Influencer-Marketing. An influencer is a person, who is seen as an advocator a representative for a certain topic because of their engagement on social media. But have you heard of Micro-Influencer-Marketing? Big companies are currently shifting their marketing strategies towards Micro- or even Nano-Influencers. Here is why.
First things first, what is a Micro-Influencer?
A study by Dr. Jonah Berger in 2016 gives a good definition of what a Micro-Influencer is:
“Micro-influencers are not traditional celebrities, but rather individuals who work in their category or are truly knowledgeable, passionate and authentic and are seen as a trusted source when it comes to recommendations for what to buy.”Dr Jonah Berger, 2016
A Micro-Influencer has between 1,000 and 10,000 followers. Numbers vary slightly depending on who you ask.
Dr. Jonah Berger’s study has shown that 82 percent of consumers surveyed for his study considered themselves highly likely to follow a recommendation made by a Micro-Influencer. | sociology |
https://store.kiwanis.org/home | 2023-09-27T02:25:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510238.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927003313-20230927033313-00177.warc.gz | 0.94218 | 101 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__15309184 | en | Kids Need Kiwanis
Kids are curious, lovable and hilarious. They are also wild, impatient and vulnerable. Kiwanis is looking out for kids in every corner of the globe with more than 550,000 volunteers who serve their communities through local clubs.
A portion of Kiwanis Family branded merchandise sales is returned to Kiwanis International. Every purchase from the Kiwanis Family store contributes to allowing Kiwanis members to improve their communities and the lives of children around the world. | sociology |
http://bestillandknowtheway.blogspot.com/ | 2017-04-23T15:40:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118713.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00600-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.964892 | 361 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__238700402 | en | I have been doing some research lately on Abraham Lincoln, and the man fills me with awe. Here are some cool quotes:
“Our progress in degeneracy appears to me to be pretty rapid. As a nation we began by declaring that ‘all men are created equal.’ We now practically read it ‘all men are created equal except negroes.’ When the Knownothings get control, it will read ‘all men are created equal except negroes and foreigners and Catholics.’ When it comes to this, I shall prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty—to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”
“The legitimate object of government is to do for a community of people whatever they need to have done, but cannot do at all, or cannot so well do, for themselves, in their separate and individual capacities. In all that the people can individually do as well for themselves, government ought not to interfere.”
“If there is anything which it is the duty of the whole people to never entrust to any hands but their own, that thing is the preservation and perpetuity of their own liberties and institutions.”
“Familiarize yourself with the chains of bondage and you prepare your own limbs to wear them. Accustomed to trample on the rights of others, you have lost the genius of your own independence and become the fit subject of the first cunning tyrant who rises among you.”
"Men are not flattered by being shown that there has been a difference of purpose between the Almighty and them."
Surprising how applicable these are today, 150 years later! | sociology |
https://responderswithoutborders.net/about-us | 2022-09-27T01:43:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334974.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20220927002241-20220927032241-00574.warc.gz | 0.937369 | 498 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__158811152 | en | Responders Without Borders society was founded in 2015 with the intention of gathering first responders from across the globe together to form a voluntary response team. Here at Responders Without Borders we implement new ideas on how we can effectively help sufferers of wars, natural disasters and disease epidemics.
As part of our mission we provide first aid training to different local communities and organize different fundraising events. All the gathered funds will be implemented to our cause of responding to different areas of conflict around the globe. All our members and staff are volunteers who share the same vision and passion of helping those in need.
Today, Responders Without Borders has members in four different countries across the globe. We are open to new partnerships and we welcome all those who share the same view as us to our organization. Even if your contribution cannot singlehandedly send a Firefighter, Medical Provider or Community Helper to assist, your involvement and promotion of Responders Without Borders will ensure that first responders will be on hand to provide support and relief services to those who seek to protect help.
Yemen, located on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is plagued by widespread violence, poverty, malnutrition and cholera, amounting to one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises of our time. The RWB is currently organizing fundraising events to help relief the sufferers of war in Yemen. All the gathered funds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders at this time.
It has been estimated eighty percent of Yemen’s population is in need of emergency relief and humanitarian assistance. Since the beginning of the civil war more than 70,000 people in Yemen have been killed since early 2016. There have been 18,000 conflict related civilian casualties in the last year alone. 3.3 million uprooted as a result of this conflict.
Continued fighting prevents shipments of food and fuel from entering the country. Hospitals do not have diesel fuel to operate generators during power cuts, and ambulances have run out of gasoline. Stocks of antibiotics and critical medical supplies have been depleted.
The RWB’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future.
For further information please contact us via our website.
Human Resources Manager | sociology |
http://emsdarkroom.blogspot.com/2012/01/final-prints.html | 2023-02-09T09:36:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764501555.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20230209081052-20230209111052-00393.warc.gz | 0.970711 | 143 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__168636425 | en | (30X24" C-type prints)
Within my project I have explored, the domestic space and the traces the inhabitants leave within their personal environments. I am taking an anthropological approach by photographically observing the interaction the inhabitants have within their domestic spaces. In my images I am looking at the idea of ‘dwelling’ and how this is accentuated within the interior, by photographing what the inhabitants see on a daily basis, showing glimpses into the everyday. My work subtly suggests the presence of the inhabitants; by capturing the traces they have left in the surrounds they have created.
I could not be happier to finally see them finished and hung on the wall! | sociology |
http://urbanradicals.com/project/university-campus-for-human-rights/ | 2024-02-24T10:48:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474526.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224080616-20240224110616-00137.warc.gz | 0.898078 | 159 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__150063438 | en | The building concept is derived from our client’s vision, an international NGO, to work with communities worldwide – to bring people together, to promote positive change and provide a platform to access knowledge, while training future leaders from developing countries.
The University Campus for Human Rights takes the form of a circle, around which key spaces are organised – library campus, research centre and accommodation. The form is a generous welcoming gesture that aims to translate the ethos of the university advocating for equity, togetherness, human rights, peace and democracy.
Location: Vienna, Austria
Size: 36,000 sqm
For: International NGO for Human Rights
Status: Invited competition
With thanks to: Ahad Almeida for the visualisations
Featured in: A’A’ | sociology |
http://www.ensie.org/g-enfance | 2019-10-18T11:08:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986682037.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20191018104351-20191018131851-00507.warc.gz | 0.948856 | 286 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__166929797 | en | The project G+ Enfance ('I have more - children') is a national project managed by RES, Belgium in which ENSIE was an expert.
The project aims to fight against children poverty in the families of disadvantaged workers in collaboration with the enterprises of the 'G+' group ('I have more) from Wallonia, Belgium. The partnership was composed of the work integration social enterprises members of RES. The activities were implemented between May 2014 and April 2015.
Steps of the project
1. State of play of existing initiatives on the territory
2. State of play of current legislative framework on childcare and access to culture in Wallonia
3. Case studies beside WISEs of the network in order to analyse the difficulties encountered by workers on the topic
4. Study visit of a European practice of WISEs in the childcare sector (ENSIE expertise)
5. New project ideas developped within the enterpises and the network to answer the workers' problems
3 best practices were identified by ENSIE:
- Casa Oz from Turin, Itlay - More info.
- WeTek gmbh from Berlin, Germany - More info.
- SUPLA from Cordoba, Spain - More info.
RES members selected SUPLA and ENSIE organised a two-day exchange session hosted by the colleagues of SUPLA in Cordoba, Spain. | sociology |
https://womenartandculture.blogspot.com/2012/05/elizabeth-catlett-harriet-1975.html | 2024-04-13T13:19:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816734.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413114018-20240413144018-00658.warc.gz | 0.97029 | 1,899 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__42763538 | en | Elizabeth Catlett is a female artist who has changed the face of feminist artwork by creating art that empowers women and speaks to critical social and political issues. Her most famous works embody the hardships faced by African American women in the past based on the historical contexts of certain time periods as well as adversities that these women still face today. One of her works titled, “Harriet, 1975,” is no exception, and was created to represent a strong, female leader such as Harriet Tubman. The linoleum cut print is in black and white, and depicts Harriet Tubman in the center of the artwork making her the main focal point. Beside her, there are African American men and women slaves following her to the Underground Railroad for freedom, which is in the direction that her arm is pointing towards. Harriet’s body is much larger than the other men and women’s bodies, while her face looks strong, fierce, and angered. Her arm is large and muscular. The African American men and women slaves following her look angered, but confident in their leader. Harriet is wearing a dress, holding a gun in one hand, and pointing the escaped slaves to freedom with her other hand. The sky, or the top of the painting is dark, to represent the darkness of night since that is the time that most slaves tried to escape. However, surrounding Harriet and the escaping slaves, there is white, suggesting that Harriet was the light that was capable of moving these people from a dark place and transporting them to freedom.
This piece of art reflects Elizabeth’s passion for creating art depicting the experiences of African American women in history. According to Montgomery and Suzuki, Catlett “uses her art to advance causes of particular interest to her, including the African American experience and the plight of the lower classes” (“Elizabeth Catlett”). Creating artwork regarding a prominent African American female who illegally helped free escaping slaves is certainly using art to express the African American experience of slavery. Yet, in this art piece, Catlett chooses to take a horrendous experience, and draws a strong African American woman leading the escaping slaves to freedom, turning it into a positive, inspirational image, especially for women. Therefore, it is imperative to recognize the historical context of this artwork in order to understand the importance of the images that Catlett drew. Catlett created “Harriet” in 1975, at a time where most of the Civil Rights protests had ended, and African Americans were finally starting to gain the Civil Rights that they deserved. For example, The Voting Rights Act was extended in July 1975, and between 1970 and 1980, the number of African American elected officials rose greatly (Freed, “Civil Rights”). Affirmative action also allowed African Americans a better chance for economic success under the Equal Opportunity Employment Act (Freed, “Civil Rights”). These strides towards equality were even found in the entertainment industry, when the television show, The Jeffersons, was created with primarily African American main characters and was watched by a large and diverse audience (Freed, “Civil Rights”). These were key events in African American history and the history of our country, but it is important to note that this was still mainly the onset of African Americans being treated more equally. Racism in every industry still occurred on a wide-range basis, as some groups backlashed at the new laws giving African Americans similar Civil Rights as Whites. However, it was still considered a progressive time period where Whites and African Americans worked together to become a more unified group, and on a larger scale, a more unified country.As a result of this, it is incredibly interesting and daring that Catlett would create this piece that could potentially stir up controversy, in a time where African Americans and Whites were starting to come together. Some believe that the image was created to remind the African American population that as a community they had faced severe hardships, but had strong leaders and activists, and could gain strength from the image in fighting for equality. Those believers say that this is why Catlett chose a relatively peaceful time to create the image, so that the African American community would be “revitalized” by the image and remember the difficult experiences they went through to get to where they are today. On the other hand, the rise of the African American community also allowed for other minority groups to make a stand, such as women and the feminist movement. So, the image is also meant to represent the empowerment of women to be leaders, fighters, and strong role models, just as Harriet Tubman was. According to art-for-a-change.com, “Tubman worked with the Union Army to defeat the Confederacy during the U.S. Civil War, and actually became the first woman in U.S. military history to prepare and help command an armed military assault, the Raid at Combahee Ferry in South Carolina; the military operation freed more than 750 slaves” (Vollen). So, the image of Harriet Tubman, who is not only African American, but also a woman, fighting and leading her people towards social justice is certainly inspiring for women looking to fight and lead the female population towards social justice as well.
In addition, the artwork “Harriet” portrays clear themes of feminism, race, gender, and gender roles. As I stated previously, Harriet Tubman is portrayed much larger and stronger than the escaping slaves. I believe this is in order to represent her strength as a leader, and the fact that even though there are both men and women slaves escaping, she is the one leading them to freedom and is an African American woman doing so, even though there are men there. This represents the themes of gender and race. She holds the key to their freedom, and they are relying on her strength and intelligence. Furthermore, Catlett also displays the theme of gender roles because it is typically expected that women are weak, emotional, and passive, which is the complete opposite of the look on Harriet Tubman’s face and her body language. Women are usually considered the one’s who cannot protect themselves and need men to save them. “Harriet” defies those gender roles by exemplifying a strong, aggressive woman saving men as well as women slaves, and does not need men to come and save her. She is independent and extremely capable of accomplishing her goals. These themes all display a strong stance of feminism and the strength that each woman can have, just like Harriet Tubman displayed in a time when she was shunned because of not only her gender, but also her race. Therefore, this is certainly feminist art.
“Harriet” is an incredibly inspiring and brilliant piece of artwork, and is similar to other works that Catlett has created, such as “Sharecropper (1986)” and “Malcolm X Speaks For Us (1969).” This is because these works of art all embody the struggles, strength, and perseverance of African American women and are meant to empower and inspire women to fight to accomplish their goals in life and be leaders in the Feminist Movement so that women can one day finally have equal rights. In the words of Adrienne Rich, “Art is our human birthright, our most powerful means of access to our own and another’s experience and imaginative life” (Rich, 103). Catlett’s consistency in creating images that empower women is truly inspiring and being able to access other women’s experiences as Adrienne Rich explained is one reason why I believe “Harriet” is a brilliant work of art. The balance between black and white and the strength embodied in Harriet’s body language is encouraging and brings hope to the female audience. It allows me to realize that I could be a leader just like Harriet, and help women to work towards equal rights in the Feminist Movement. The image makes the impossible seem and feel realistic, and makes me want to fight for the rights that I and every other woman deserves. It is truly a tragedy that Elizabeth Catlett died at the age of 96 on April 2nd, 2012, but her commitment to the Feminist Movement through her artwork was and still is extremely influential in moving towards social justice.
Author: Lauren W.
Author: Lauren W.
Montgomery, Harper, and Sarah Suzuki. "Elizabeth Catlett." The Collection. The Museum of Modern Art. Web. 13 May 2012. <http://www.moma.org/collection/browse_results.php?criteria=O:AD:E:1037>.
Rich, Adrienne. “Why I Refused the National Medal for the Arts” in Arts of the Possible: Essays in Conversation, p. 98-103.
Vallen, Mark. "Elizabeth Catlett: Dead at 96." Art For A Change. Mark Vallen, 21 Apr. 2012. Web. 12 May 2012. <http://art-for-a-change.com/>. | sociology |
https://econophysics2020.com/blog/page/80/ | 2023-06-05T12:37:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224652116.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605121635-20230605151635-00073.warc.gz | 0.975296 | 498 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__300730979 | en | New York Times, February 19, 1994
“Saying Philadelphia’s election system had collapsed under “a massive scheme” by Democrats to steal a State Senate election in November, a Federal judge today took the rare step of invalidating the vote and ordered the seat filled by the Republican candidate.
“In many instances, according to Republicans who testified during a four-day civil trial last week, Democratic campaign workers forged absentee ballots. On many of the ballots, they used the names of people who were living in Puerto Rico or serving time in prison, and in one case, the voter had been dead for some time.
“‘Substantial evidence was presented establishing massive absentee ballot fraud, deception, intimidation, harassment and forgery,’ Judge Newcomer wrote in a decision made public today.
“The district, which includes white, black and Hispanic neighborhoods, is overwhelmingly Democratic by registration. Nonetheless, campaign workers testified that widespread voter apathy had prompted them to promote a ‘new way to vote’ to insure a victory.
“Indeed, the two Democrats on the three-member board of elections, an elected body, testified that they were aware of the voter fraud, had intentionally failed to enforce the election law and had later tried to conceal their activities by hurriedly certifying the Democratic candidate as the winner.
“Judge Newcomer ordered that Mr. Stinson, a 49-year-old former assistant deputy mayor of Philadelphia, be removed from his State Senate office and that Mr. Marks, a 36-year-old lawyer and former aide to United States Senator Arlen Specter, be certified the winner within 72 hours.
“‘This is extraordinary relief,’ Judge Newcomer wrote. “However, it is appropriate because extraordinary conduct by the Stinson campaign and the board tainted the entirety of the absentee ballots.”
“… some election experts noted today that there have been many larger cases of voter fraud in Chicago and Louisiana in the 1970’s and Alabama in the 1980’s.
“The case involving the Philadelphia seat, however, may be the largest example involving fraudulent absentee ballots“ | sociology |
https://www.chaminade.com/about_santa_cruz_resort/community_involvement/uso/ | 2017-12-18T07:05:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948609934.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20171218063927-20171218085927-00310.warc.gz | 0.955475 | 224 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__163209436 | en | Chaminade Resort & Spa Welcomes the Armed Forces
As part of Benchmark Hospitality International’s nationwide community service program called "Hometown Hospitality Caring for Our Communities”, the company has partnered with causes such as literacy programs, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the USO. The USO provides a tangible way for us all to thank American troops and their families for their dedication and sacrifice.
In a constantly changing world, Benchmark Hospitality believes that our properties, our people and our vision can make a difference in the lives of many around the globe. The diverse individuals that make up the mosaic of our company are what bind us together as a family. Caring for our communities is not a pastime but our passion. Benchmark believes helping our neighbors and making a difference in our communities is a great reason to celebrate!
If you or a family member are a member of the US Armed Forces, please call 800.283.6569 to speak with one of our reservationists to receive a discount on your stay with us as a small token of our appreciation. | sociology |
https://www.seotalk.in/facebook-twitter-more-on-mobiles | 2023-06-08T17:49:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655092.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608172023-20230608202023-00056.warc.gz | 0.946032 | 262 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__16601697 | en | With the number of online social network users rising, people who access these sites on their mobile browser is also increasing. Mobile Internet browsing is the best option to keep in touch with the world while you are on the move.
comScore’s most recent study says that the number of people accessing Twitter on their mobile phones in January 2010 was 4.7 million people, a 347 percent jump compared to last year. Facebook isn’t lagging behind either. About 25.1 million mobile users accessed Facebook via their mobile browser in January, which marks a hike of 112 percent compared to last year.
MySpace attracted 11.4 million users, approximately half that of Facebook, in January 2010. Interestingly, Facebook’s mobile browser audience surpassed MySpace in February 2009, three months earlier than the Facebook audience exceeded that of MySpace on the PC-based Internet in May 2009.
In January 2010, 11.1 percent of all mobile phone users accessed a social networking site via mobile browser, an increase of 4.6 percentage points from the previous year. Much of this growth has been driven by smartphone owners, 30.8 percent who accessed social networking sites on their mobile browsers. By comparison, just 6.8 percent of feature phone users accessed social networking sites on their mobile phones. | sociology |
https://www.stlmrc.com/community-benefit-program | 2023-09-29T14:47:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510516.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929122500-20230929152500-00568.warc.gz | 0.938044 | 305 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__312605279 | en | Community Benefits Program
The St. Louis Midtown Redevelopment Corporation has adopted a community benefits agreement to promote women and minority participation in construction projects located within its redevelopment area as part of its collaborative effort to promote the advancement of nearly 400 acres in Midtown St. Louis.
In the City of St. Louis, projects that receive tax incentives must meet contractual and workforce participation goals for women- and minority-owned businesses. The St. Louis Midtown Redevelopment Corporation community benefits agreement ensures that all projects within the redevelopment boundaries are meeting these guidelines.
The St. Louis Midtown Redevelopment Corporation has contracted with the city’s economic development arm – the St. Louis Development Corporation – to track all projects within the redevelopment area to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the community benefits agreement.
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs
As part of the agreement, SLU and SSM also provide financial support to pre-apprenticeship training programs, which have been shown to play a significant role in developing a skilled and diverse construction workforce by helping train low-income and disadvantaged adults for careers in the field.
Numerous local organizations have signed on to support the new agreement, including the NAACP, the Universal African Peoples Organization, Metropolitan Congregations United; Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Saint Louis; the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists; the National Society of Black Engineers; MOKAN; and the African-American Business and Construction Workers Association, among others. | sociology |
https://info.nview.com/mental-health-gap-rural-america-white-paper | 2022-05-28T02:00:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652663011588.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20220528000300-20220528030300-00089.warc.gz | 0.926948 | 364 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__202661253 | en | What Providers Should Know About Using Online Solutions to Better Meet Behavioral Health Needs in Rural Communities
Patients living in rural areas were already struggling with unmet behavioral health needs prior to the pandemic. COVID-19 made this serious issue even worse, magnifying the mental health shortcomings for rural America. The lack of availability, connectivity, awareness, and access to much-needed behavioral healthcare is contributing to a sharp rise in depression, substance use, suicidal ideation, and other mental health issues while increasing costs for an already strained healthcare system.
These substantial and difficult challenges require creative, innovative solutions. Enter digital solutions. Providers who effectively leverage tools and resources such as telehealth and online mental health assessments can better deliver the level of services and support needed to begin addressing the mental health crisis in rural communities and closing the health disparity gap that exists between rural and urban areas.
In this white paper, A Digital Vision for Community Behavioral Health, healthcare providers will gain a better understanding of the mental health challenges facing rural America and how the pandemic has further impacted these communities. The paper then dives into the role of digital solutions and how a care protocol that follows the patient’s continuum of care — from intake through assessment to diagnosis, treatment and follow-up — can help those living in rural areas receive access to the care and support they need.
Topics discussed include the following:
- How the availability of behavioral health services differs between rural and urban areas
- Most significant adverse mental health effects brought on by COVID
- Value of telehealth for behavioral health
- Components of a community behavioral health care continuum
- Steps to achieve a comprehensive care protocol
- Critical role of online assessments, including screening, interviews and monitoring tools
Download our white paper by filling out the form on this page. | sociology |
https://debate.bard.edu/civicengagement/ | 2018-10-22T22:07:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583515539.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20181022201445-20181022222945-00511.warc.gz | 0.948499 | 699 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__209297364 | en | Housed in Bard’s Center for Civic Engagement, the Bard Debate Union views civic engagement as the central function of a university debate program. Through public debates and work with our local communities and the national and international Bard networks, Bard debaters come to see debate as much more than competition; rather, debate becomes an assertion of civic participation and global citizenship par excellence – an empowering and productive way of engaging with our communities.
The Center for Civic Engagement
Among Bard’s basic principles is a fundamental belief in the link between liberal education and democracy. Bard’s Center for Civic Engagement supports, coordinates, and promotes the wide array of initiatives that define Bard as a private institution in the public interest. Whether it is in social service organizations in the Hudson Valley, in prisons, in high schools in New York, New Orleans, Baltimore, or Cleveland, or in universities in Russia, the West Bank, and Kyrgyzstan, Bard is always innovating and engaging! Learn more about Bard’s Center for Civic Engagement at: http://cce.bard.edu/
Debate in Local Schools
In Fall 2010, the Bard Debate Union partnered with the Red Hook School District to develop the first Red Hook debate program. Through the program, a member of the Bard Debate Union would visit the Red Hook Middle School every two weeks in order to work with students on speech and argumentation skills and to organize classroom debates. Given the tremendous success of the middle school program, we began working with the Red Hook High School in Fall 2011 and the Rhinebeck High School in Fall 2013 to help them to found and sustain their debate clubs. Through these programs, members of the Bard Debate Union are able to act as teachers and mentors to our young debate friends. We now host an annual middle school/high school debate tournament each spring and an annual high school debate workshop each fall to continue to support debate education in the Hudson Valley.
Debate in the Bard Early Colleges
Beginning in Fall 2011, the Bard Debate Union began working with the Bard High School Early Colleges in Manhattan, Newark, and Queens to create debate clubs on their campuses. By inviting students from the early colleges to our tournaments on Bard’s campus, students were able to get excited about debate and brainstorm ideas for building their own debate programs. In Fall 2015, we began working with BHSEC Cleveland and in Spring 2018 we began working with the early colleges in Harlem, Hudson, and Baltimore. Our goal is to see thriving debate programs across the entire Bard Early College Network!
Debate in the International Bard Network
Beginning in 2014-2015, the Bard Debate Union began working with faculty members and students at Smolny College in St. Petersburg, Russia to help them establish a debate program. Since then, we have began working with all of Bard’s international partners (American University of Central Asia, Al Quds Bard, Bard College Berlin, European Humanities University, and Smolny College) to work on creating, building, and sustaining their debate programs. In Fall 2016, we organized the first Intra-Network Online Debate between Bard, Bard College Berlin, Al Quds Bard, and Smolny College which has now become a semesterly tradition. Beginning in Spring 2017, we also began hosting an annual international debate conference that brings together students, faculty, and staff from each of the 6 network campuses to discuss best practices for running university debate programs. | sociology |
https://cchomeschoolers.com/2019/02/20/lets-talk-facts/ | 2023-06-05T07:23:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224651325.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605053432-20230605083432-00744.warc.gz | 0.973733 | 1,375 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__173027507 | en | Many times parents are approached by those who have questions about homeschooling. In the present day, it’s hard to believe that some common antiquated myths are still circulating. After so much information has been published to edify those who lack accurate information about homeschooling, the need to educate remains.
Since beginning my journey as a homeschool parent, I have been showered with positivity and acceptance. However, every once in a while, negative feedback does surface. So far, adverse reactions received have not been current or former homeschooling families. I am lead to believe negative views about homeschooling are due to a person’s lack of knowledge about the topic. I am going to attempt to clarify some things so that those who are unaware can gain insight that may prove useful to them.
Misconception #1: Homeschooling is not normal.
Reality: Not only is it normal, but it is also prevalent in the United States and areas abroad. The National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI, 2019) stated that there are approximately 2.3 million homeschool students in the United States. Homeschooling allows children to receive an education that is highly individualized, and the number of parents choosing to homeschool their children continues to grow significantly.
Misconception #2: Homeschoolers lack social skills.
Reality: When I began homeschooling my daughter, I was overwhelmed with the response that I received from the homeschooling community. The reactions were motivating, inspiring, and welcoming; however, I had no idea that there were so many homeschooling families in my area! It seemed that everywhere we turned, we made contact with a homeschooling family. Furthermore, homeschoolers LOVE to talk, and they have much to discuss. My homeschooler has more friends now than she did when she attended public school, and she continues to make new friends daily. Homeschoolers do not lack social skills by any means.
Misconception #3: Parents aren’t qualified to teach their children.
Reality: Yes we are. For example, I am college educated, and I am currently pursuing a third degree. Furthermore, I know homeschool parents without college educations whom I would consider equally qualified. Homeschool parents pride themselves in giving their children high-quality educations, and there are many resources for parents to utilize to assist them with teaching various subjects. Homeschool parents are information seekers, and they are always willing to learn something new. These parents are very knowledgable and very resourceful regardless of their formal educational level. Hats off to the homeschooling parents!
Misconception #4: Homeschooling parents don’t have jobs.
Reality: Don’t get me wrong, some parents are stay-at-home parents. However, homeschooling families come from all tax brackets, and many parents work to support their households. Some homeschoolers come from single-parent homes, and their parents teach while holding full-time or part-time jobs. Others come from families with two parents who work full-time. Some parents hold two positions and homeschool their child or children. I’m not going to tell you that working while homeschooling a child is easy, but it is a reality. I am a working homeschool parent as well, full-time.
Misconception #5: Homeschoolers do not have access to extracurricular activities.
Reality: They do. Homeschoolers have access to the same activities as their peers who enrolled in public school systems. There are homeschool athletic teams, academic clubs, art clubs (NHERI, 2019) – you name it. There are homeschool dances as well as promotion and graduation ceremonies. Homeschoolers do not “miss out” on anything, and they have tons of educational field trips!
Misconception #6: Homeschoolers are weird.
Reality: No, they aren’t. Some are academically or artistically gifted. Others have learning disabilities, and still, others are average. Weird is something that they are not.
Misconception #7: Homeschoolers have trouble getting accepted into college.
Reality: Many colleges readily accept homeschoolers (NHERI, 2019). Research confirms the capability of homeschoolers to adjust to the college setting. Homeschooled students typically score higher on the SAT and ACT (NHERI, 2019), and they usually begin college already possessing college credits. On average, homeschoolers have been shown to have higher grade point averages and higher graduation rates than their peers.
Misconception #8: Few African-American parents homeschool their children.
Reality: Recently, there has been a shift in the number of African-American families who are choosing to homeschool their children. Currently, approximately 220,000 homeschoolers are African-American (Webber & Kargbo, 2018) and the number is growing. A common reason for the spike in homeschooling among this population is due to the lack of focus on African-American history in the classroom settings as well as the desire for better academic outcomes. Racial disparities also play a role in the decision to homeschool these children.
Of course, I have not discussed all of the circulating homeschool myths, but, hopefully, this helps those choosing to engage in discussions regarding homeschooling. What myths about homeschooling have you heard lately?
National Home Education Research Institute. (2019). Research facts on homeschooling. Retrieved from https://www.nheri.org/research-facts-on-homeschooling/
Webber, S. & Kargbo, C. (2018). Black families increasingly choose to homeschool kids. Retrieved from https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/black-families-increasingly-choose-to-homeschool-kids
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https://thelisteningcentre.co.uk/blog-posts?id=49 | 2024-04-22T19:11:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818337.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422175900-20240422205900-00036.warc.gz | 0.963594 | 1,092 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__82341893 | en | “The Listening Centre is exceptional in terms of their overall work ethic including reliability, confidentiality and professionalism whilst at the same time providing the authority with good value for money.”
Every year stress, depression and anxiety cost UK businesses £28 billion. As the country marks National Stress Awareness Day, Sharon McCormick at The Listening Centre looks at the stress epidemic that’s sweeping through businesses in the Midlands.
During the pandemic, we saw business owners across the Midlands acting quickly and decisively in a bid for survival.
When the prime minister gave the order for everyone to stay at home, CEOs, managing directors and HR professionals put in place systems and strategies to ensure companies would be able to weather the storm. From giving employees the ability to work from home to selling more online, companies that came through the pandemic intact were ones that were able to invest in new technology and diversify, while adopting flexible solutions.
However, there is still a virus sweeping through our workplaces – and yet thousands of businesses are doing the bare minimum to survive it. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), nearly 14 million working days are lost each year in the UK because of work-related stress, anxiety and depression. This costs businesses over £28 billion a year – and yet what are they doing to help lower these shocking numbers?
National Stress Awareness Day takes place on 2nd November and gives us a chance to focus on how stress is still severely impacting employees’ health as well as the whole workplace.
At The Listening Centre we know that stress affects the performance of employees. With everyone working so closely together, if one person is stressed then they can become a ‘stress carrier’. Like a virus or infection, they affect those around them – left uncontained it spreads and becomes ingrained in a company’s culture. Long-term stress produces a toxic and sometimes unworkable environment – and it reveals itself through a relatively high number of accidents, low staff morale, high staff turnover and sickness.
The statistics around stress and the workplace are shocking. One short trawl online reveals countless studies and data, all resulting in the same findings: That stress is still a severe problem in organisations of all sizes. Even though there is a greater understanding and recognition of stress, there are no signs of it reducing as companies aren’t putting in place the solutions needed to deal with this epidemic.
The latest findings show how serious the problem is.
A Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) report has revealed that psychological problems are the biggest cause of long-term absence from work, with 57% of respondents listing it as their top three causes. It may not come as a surprise that the most common issues in the workplace are stress, anxiety and depression. Also, a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) study taken for 2020/21 found that stress, depression or anxiety accounted for a staggering 50% of all work-related health cases.
So, what can industries do?
There are a set of HSE management standards, which were designed to tackle work-related stress. They are broken down into six areas and comprise lots of information, explanations and supporting tools. These key areas include demands of the job, job type, an individual’s level of control and their relationships. Every employee is different - some people may want more control, while others want less. We need to look at workplace dynamics and how an organisation deals with change.
Also, we should consider how much support an employee has, how much they need and then find out how we can get the two to match up.
While we know that stress is complex and can be the result of hectic, modern lives as well as problems at home, statistics show that a significant cause of stress is work-related.
Businesses have a huge part to play in helping the general population improve their health and well-being. Even introducing flexible working from home strategies haven’t helped as data shows that stress increased even more following successive lockdowns. What the recent pandemic did do though was put a greater focus on people and employees’ well-being. Again, statistics back this up, with the number of employers taking steps to tackle the problem increasing from 32% in 2020 to 53% in 2022.
What businesses can do is listen more carefully to workers and show them they care. The Listening Centre has been doing this for the last 20 years and has an incredible record of helping organisations in the Midlands with their employees’ well-being. Businesses can make use of a range of well-being services including staff counselling, mediation, corporate training and trauma support.
The recent pandemic has highlighted the benefits of simply sitting and listening to people – and, most importantly, treating them as human beings and not just a number. By talking and listening to employees and showing compassion we have seen it make a very positive impact. One of our long-term clients makes it even clearer in a testimonial about The Listening Centre:
“Results speak for themselves with amazing outcomes, they are our first point of contact for complex employee dispute resolution”
For more information about how your company can work with The Listening Centre email [email protected] or call 01543 300068. | sociology |
https://www.hertslibdems.org.uk/news/article/councillors-slam-brutal-cuts-to-youth-services | 2024-04-24T19:00:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819847.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424174709-20240424204709-00670.warc.gz | 0.941861 | 411 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__90113994 | en | Brutal cuts to youth services will severely affect deprived children in Hertfordshire, say Lib Dem opposition councillors.
Conservative county council leaders this week slashed funding by 12% - £1 million.
Six youth centres will close, alongside drastic cuts for a flagship scheme providing activities and healthy food for hard-up kids.
Hertfordshire’s Holiday Activity and Food Programme - known as HAPpy - organises camps during school holidays for pupils who qualify for free meals.
It will now have its budget reduced by 25%.
A separate project for out-of-school young people’s work activities will also lose a quarter of its funding.
The cuts follow a £16 million overspend by council leaders, who’ve been criticised for financial mismanagement. It comes just weeks after a damning report by Ofsted on Hertfordshire’s failing SEND provision.
Cllr Mark Watkin, Lib Dem opposition spokesperson for education said:
“I am shocked at the savagery of these cuts, particularly those which affect our most deprived and vulnerable young people.
“The Conservative administration promised the HAPpy scheme was their way of delivering vitally-needed free school meals during the holidays.
“But their cynical slashing of funding will now cause real hardship for families on benefits, struggling to feed their children at a time of devastating food inflation.
“Meanwhile, the closure of six youth centres will deprive our young people of badly-needed recreation and opportunities.
“Just as concerning, the council is also hiking the prices it charges schools for important services, including career guidance, personal development and work-related learning.
“With Hertfordshire’s schools facing massive financial pressures, many will be forced to scrap this provision altogether.
“The root cause is a shambolic Conservative leadership who’ve lost control of council finances. And it’s our children who’ll pay the price”. | sociology |
https://historia.europa.eu/en/our-work/museums-explore-history-rubbish-europe | 2024-02-28T13:57:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474715.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228112121-20240228142121-00342.warc.gz | 0.926174 | 304 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__71408367 | en | Since 2021, the House of European History has embarked on a museum-wide project that explores the issue of waste in Europe from a historical perspective and highlights its significance as a marker of social change. Alongside the preparation of a temporary exhibition on this subject, the museum brings together nine European museums active at local and national levels in the fields of natural history, ethnology, art and archaeology. Together, they explore how their collections, programmes and practices can become incentives for them to “talk trash” in a way that engages their audiences.
This Pan-European partnership resulted in the co-development of an online platform launched in early 2023 alongside the House of European History’s temporary exhibition in Brussels. In parallel, the partner museums implement a joint programme of activities for online and onsite audiences across Europe.
The partners explore the topic of waste from a transnational and transdisciplinary perspective under the following themes and objectives:
COLLECTIONS: Create connections between objects across countries and disciplines on the characteristics and meanings of waste.
STORIES: Focus on people by interviewing communities across Europe to understand their relationship with waste.
ECOSYSTEMS: Share knowledge and raise awareness about the presence and impact of waste on our surroundings.
NETWORKS OF TRASH: Connect knowledge and practices on waste management from different languages, regions, disciplines and communities.
THE ACTIVIST MUSEUM: Place sustainability at the core of museum work, by sharing best practices and exchanging resources. | sociology |
https://limmudse.org/about/ | 2019-07-21T02:19:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526818.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20190721020230-20190721042230-00509.warc.gz | 0.860597 | 214 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__182305088 | en | What is LimmudFest?
LimmudFest is Limmud Atlanta & Southeast’s main event.
LimmudFest takes place every year over Labor Day Weekend and is a celebration and festival of Jewish thought, arts, culture, life, learning, and teaching. A gathering of hundreds of Jews from all walks of life, all Jewish backgrounds, all lifestyles, and all ages, LimmudFest offers a full schedule of workshops, discussions, arts, music, performances, text-study sessions, and much more — all planned by your Limmud community of volunteers.
The Limmud Atlanta & Southeast community brought Limmud to Atlanta in 2008. It started with day-long events and eventually expanded to the 3-night Limmud in 2009. Limmud started in England more than thirty years ago.
Today, local Limmud movements are sprouting up all over the world from the UK to Russia, New York to LA.
Meet the Limmud Atlanta & Southeast Board
Jennie Rivlin, Board President
Program Manager, Rebecca Holohan | sociology |
http://www.heinzawards.net/categories/human-condition | 2017-04-29T21:19:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123590.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00623-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.968704 | 342 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__1258841 | en | A just society cares for its most helpless members. Senator John Heinz lived each day by that simple creed.
Motivated by his deep belief in individual dignity, John Heinz strove to protect the most vulnerable citizens of our society, particularly children and the elderly. As a philanthropist, he focused on the development of inventive programs to empower the disenfranchised and he worked to create practical social models that could ultimately lead to policy change.
That same spirit guided his political career. John Heinz authored legislation to protect the Social Security benefits of the elderly and prevent their premature entry into nursing homes. He also fought to ensure that disabled children, denied federal benefits because they suffered from unapproved illnesses, were provided the benefits to which he passionately believed they were entitled.
As a fundamental tenet of his belief that our government has an inherent responsibility to guarantee the well-being of all members of our society, John Heinz regarded basic and preventive health care as a right - not a privilege. He dedicated himself to the creation of an equitable health care system that no longer would neglect children, the elderly, or the poor. John Heinz also fought to make the best health care technology available to those who need it most, including expectant mothers in need of prenatal care and poor children with special needs. At the same time, he worked to stop the fraudulent and abusive practices driving up the cost of health care.
The Heinz Award in this category honors individuals who have developed and implemented significant new programs to improve the human condition. The Award seeks to recognize outstanding efforts to empower and protect all individuals, based on a fundamental belief that the degradation or victimization of any of us ultimately impoverishes us all. | sociology |
https://www.serraterror.com/our-work/ | 2023-11-29T14:16:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100112.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129141108-20231129171108-00761.warc.gz | 0.940696 | 301 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__288813941 | en | New directions for Serra Terror fundraising
Serra Terror was the brainchild of Maree Willey, who started the event in 2010 as a fundraiser for the Dunkeld Community Centre. Eleven years on, funds from the Serra Terror event have contributed over $300,000 to the Dunkeld Community Centre.
Having completed the bulk of the work required for the Community Centre, this year Serra Terror has entered an exciting new era, with the event now a fully incorporated entity, with the ability to distribute funds further afield to other Dunkeld community projects.
The committee has determined that from 2023 onwards, a specific project/fundraising recipient will be determined by the Committee annually.
This year the Committee is thrilled to announce that funds raised will be donated to the Victoria Valley, Mirranatwa and Dunkeld Halls.
As well as the direct benefit of the funds raised during the event, the Serra Terror also showcases Dunkeld and the magnificent Southern Grampians region. Many of the participants stay in Dunkeld and its surrounds which supports the local economy.
The Serra Terror would not be possible without the contributions of so many volunteers, including the committee which organises the event, the community members who cook and serve the meal on Friday night, provide the slices, and volunteer at the checkpoints.
This strong volunteering ethos is a critical part of our event. Thanks must also go to Parks Victoria for their ongoing support of Serra Terror. | sociology |
https://cambridgemuslimcollege.ac.uk/shaykha-anse-tamara-gray-talk-open-to-public/ | 2020-01-21T10:38:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250603761.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20200121103642-20200121132642-00058.warc.gz | 0.904568 | 104 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__57443410 | en | Shaykha Anse Tamara Gray will be speaking at Cambridge Muslim College on Wednesday 27 January (7pm). Her talk is entitled ‘Leadership for Social Change in Muslim Communities’.
All are welcome to attend.
The Shaykha will be giving a talk earlier on 27 January, called ‘Holding onto Hot Coal’. This will be from 4:30-6pm at the Cambridge Quranic Centre, Radegund Road, Cambridge CB1 3RJ. | sociology |
https://drumzine.com/1000-drummers-playing-radar-love-1992/ | 2024-03-04T08:35:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476432.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304065639-20240304095639-00049.warc.gz | 0.961841 | 160 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__139986512 | en | In 1992, Rotterdam was home to one of the most massive drumming events in history. Over a thousand drummers gathered together in Aan de Maas, creating an unforgettable spectacle that reverberated across the entire city. The event was organized by Cesar Zuiderwijk, a renowned Dutch drummer famous for his work with rock band Golden Earring.
The drumming extravaganza saw participants from all walks of life come together to create an incredible sound experience that resonated with music lovers everywhere. From beginners to professionals, everyone was welcome to join in on the fun and showcase their skills. The event exemplified how music can bring people together and transcend cultural boundaries.
The 1000 Drummer event was not just about making noise but also about celebrating community spirit through music. | sociology |
https://funeralboard.az.gov/message-president | 2023-06-08T14:25:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655027.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608135911-20230608165911-00691.warc.gz | 0.968033 | 205 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__149597787 | en | Message From the President
The Board has constantly strived to serve consumers and those licensed by the Board in a fair and equitable manner. A competent and professional Board staff determined to meet and surpass all tasks has made my position less difficult and a pleasure to serve. The ever changing dynamics within the funeral industry have created many challenges for those with the responsibility of oversight and have hopefully provided safeguards for consumers and licensees. In today's news headlines people listen and react to various sensitivities when death is mentioned. As a result, the Board becomes a focal point for assistance, questions and is expected to provide answers to consumers requiring assistance. The Board has accepted and responded to every issue and if not within the purview of the Board, has directed those in need to the proper entity. The Arizona State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers will make every effort to ensure that all the families that have lost a loved one and the deceased will be treated with dignity and respect. | sociology |
http://alternativesnetwork.com/listing/inside-connection/ | 2023-04-01T11:32:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949958.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20230401094611-20230401124611-00752.warc.gz | 0.920533 | 182 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__124399156 | en | The purpose of Inside Connection (Southwest Wyoming Pregnancy Resource Center) is to share the love of Jesus Christ by empowering women, men, and children who are facing pregnancy and/or abortion related concerns by offering practical, emotional, and spiritual support.
This support may include pregnancy testing, limited OB ultrasounds, abortion pill rescue, options education, information about abortion procedures and risks, information about abortion alternatives, abstinence education, and child birth classes. We will also make referrals and/or work in conjunction with other agencies within the community to help address specific needs. We will not provide legal assistance, but will refer individuals to qualified legal services. We do not provide abortions nor we will make referrals to abortion providers. The center operates with paid staff and trained volunteers. All programs and services are offered FREE OF CHARGE and without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, religious background or affiliation or financial situation. | sociology |
http://www.mtccc.com/facility/sustainability/in-the-community/ | 2018-06-18T20:41:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267861163.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20180618203134-20180618223134-00262.warc.gz | 0.946978 | 211 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__87673619 | en | In the Community
As industry leaders in green innovation, we at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre hold a strong commitment to being an environmentally conscious facility. With multiple awards for our various green initiatives, we are proud to offer you sustainable meeting solutions that have fostered our continued commitment to our community and our environment.
Watch our video to learn more about our green initiatives and commitment to bettering our environment:
Toronto is much more than just a hub for business and entertainment: it’s our local community, full of vibrancy, diversity, and endless potential. As an active member of our community, we care about giving back to our environment, and the people that inhabit it.
Every year we avoid food waste and simultaneously help feed the community by donating leftovers to local food banks in the city of Toronto. During our 2015/16 fiscal year, we donated 11,000kg of food to local food banks and nutrition programs, as well as 42,000kg of in-kind donations that included delegate bags, furniture, and more. | sociology |
https://overeatingrecovery.com/overeating-dieting-weight-loss/could-excess-weight-be-a-form-of-protection-for-you/ | 2024-04-15T12:12:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816977.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415111434-20240415141434-00634.warc.gz | 0.968513 | 678 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__1622088 | en | I recently saw the play Ruined at the Geffen Theatre here in Los Angeles. It was an extremely moving and poignant story of the sexual and emotional abuse of women in the war-torn Congo. In this fictional story, some of the female Congolese refugees were “lucky” enough to find work and shelter in a brothel, rather than being further abused and battered in refugee camps or worse outside the camps. Many women had no one to turn to as their family members were brutally beaten, recruited for battle and even murdered. One of the women spoke of how she felt she would have to live with the memory of the abuse the rest of her life.
Unfortunately, sexual abuse is rampant in our world. Harvard medical school statistics found that 20% of girls and 10% of boys are molested before puberty (Harvard Mental health letter, Vol.20 #7, Jan 2004). When our bodies are exploited by others without our consent, we are left with a sense of powerlessness and unworthiness. We lose our childhood innocence and our sexual development goes off-track. We feel rage and because we are not allowed to express it, we often turn it inward into depression and hopelessness.
Many female overeaters I work with, both women and girls, have been the victims of various forms of sexual abuse. Generally, the abuse occurred by someone close to them whom they trusted, although, for some, it was by a complete stranger. While we are all different and process trauma in our own unique way, all survivors of abuse share one thing in common: the trauma has changed them. It has affected their self-esteem and ability to trust. It has also affected their sense of safety and security in the world.
If you have experienced sexual trauma in your past, stop and ask yourself the following questions:
1) Do I have difficulty trusting others because of the trauma? If so, how does this lack of trust manifest in my life?
2) Has the trauma affected my self-esteem? If yes, how so?
3) Do I eat to comfort and soothe myself over these issues?
4) Is my weight a form of protection from more sexual attention and possible abuse?
If you’ve answered yes to even one of the above questions, you owe it to yourself to begin some recovery work on this issue. The best place to do this is in either individual or group psychotherapy. It’s very difficult to process through painful traumatic memories on your own and get to the deeper layers of grieving. A psychotherapist trained in recovery work can gently guide you through the grief work and help you release behaviors, like overeating, that once served you but which no longer facilitate your growth.
Even though this work can be painful, the freedom you will feel will motivate you to continue. As you feel more whole and secure within yourself, the excess weight you have needed for protection will begin to drop away effortlessly. You will regain a sense of trust with others and your relationships will improve.
Even though you may never forget the abuse you suffered so unfairly, there is truly no reason for you to carry it around, in the form of protection, on your body, for life. You’ve sufferred enough; give yourself the gift of recovery. You deserve it! | sociology |
https://indianfertilitysociety.org/presidents-message/ | 2024-04-16T06:44:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817073.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416062523-20240416092523-00834.warc.gz | 0.91422 | 613 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__195556995 | en | !-- Google tag (gtag.js) -->
It is with great honor and enthusiasm that I address you today as the president of our esteemed society. Our society stands as a testament to the collective determination and passion that exists within the field of infertility care across India. With 29 state chapters and a staggering 4300 members pan India, we have established ourselves as a force to be reckoned with, demonstrating our commitment to the advancement of fertility care in our country.
As we embark on this journey together, it is imperative that we focus on three key aspects that form the cornerstone of my vision for the Indian Fertility Society.
Firstly, we must strive to achieve an amalgamation of our pan India members, ensuring equal opportunities for all. Regardless of the geographical location or background, every member should have a fair chance to contribute, share their expertise, and shape the future of infertility care in our nation. Together, we can create a synergistic environment where every opinion and idea is valued, fostering innovation and progress across all our endeavors.
Secondly, it is crucial that we actively engage in guiding primary healthcare providers about infertility care. By raising awareness and disseminating knowledge, we have an opportunity to empower healthcare professionals who may come across individuals struggling with infertility in their day-to-day practice. By building a strong network and providing them with the necessary resources and guidance, we can ensure that every individual receives the care and support they deserve, right from the grassroots level. Our role as the Indian Fertility Society should extend beyond our members to impact the healthcare landscape at large.
Lastly, my vision for the Indian Fertility Society encompasses the crucial integration of artificial intelligence in treating infertile couples. The potential of AI in healthcare is immense, and we must embrace this technology to its fullest extent. By providing training opportunities and resources in artificial intelligence to our members, we can empower them to harness its capabilities and explore innovative solutions for infertility care. Let us push the boundaries of conventional methods, leveraging AI to revolutionize the field and offer more effective and personalized treatment options to infertile couples across our nation.
In conclusion, I extend this heartfelt invitation to all members of the Indian Fertility Society. Let us come together, united by our shared dreams and aspirations, to maximize our collective potential and usher in a new era of fertility care in India. By embracing equal opportunities, guiding primary healthcare providers, and incorporating artificial intelligence, we can shape a future where infertility is no longer a barrier to parenthood but rather an obstacle we help overcome with compassion and expertise.
I have no doubt that with our collective efforts and unwavering dedication, we can propel the Indian Fertility Society to unparalleled heights of success. Together, we will redefine the landscape of infertility care in our great nation.
Thank you and let us embark on this transformative journey together.
Dr. Col (Prof) Pankaj talwar
VSM, MD, PhD
Indian Fertility Society
Dated – 1st April 2024 | sociology |
https://luxurydossier.wordpress.com/tag/guards/ | 2019-07-17T04:32:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525046.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20190717041500-20190717063500-00521.warc.gz | 0.964793 | 1,078 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__89824762 | en | WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM, June 18, 2011 – Some of the best players in the world served up a feast of exciting, world-class polo at the highly successful Laureus Polo Cup, staged at the Guards Polo Club, Windsor.
Argentinian stars Eduardo Heguy, Juan Pablo MacDonough, Juan Martin Nero and Eduardo Novillo-Astrada took part in a thrilling match which raised over €75,000 for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Argentina.
The action was watched by an enthusiastic celebrity audience including Laureus World Sports Academy Members Hugo Porta and Daley Thompson. They were joined by former England football player Jamie Redknapp and his wife Louise, plus radio broadcaster DJ Spoony.
The victors were a team representing Laureus Global Partners IWC Schaffhausen, who won 5-4 against a team sponsored by Mercedes-AMG, the Performance brand of Mercedes-Benz – but the real winners were disadvantaged children all over Argentina, who benefit from the help they receive from Laureus.
Teams were: IWC Schaffhausen – 1.Kassem Shafi, 2.Saeed Bin Drai, 3.Eduardo Heguy, 4.Juan Martin Nero; Mercedes-AMG – 1.HRH Prince Bahar Jefri Bolkiah, 2.Amr Zedan, 3.Eduardo Novillo-Astrada, 4.Juan Pablo MacDonough.
In addition to sponsoring one of the teams, renowned Swiss watch-maker IWC Schaffhausen donated a special Laureus edition Ingenieur Automatic watch from the IWC Vintage Collection in stainless steel, only 1,000 of which are being manufactured, which was auctioned to raise additional funds.
Argentinian rugby legend Hugo Porta, President of Fundacion Laureus Argentina, said: “I am overwhelmed that so many people have been so generous to give us the means to change young people’s lives in my own country. This has become a great event. Everyone who has come to Windsor has not just had a great day out, but has contributed to an important cause. I would like to thank all the great polo players who took part and to thank all the individuals and companies involved who have shown such an enormous sense of social responsibility.”
Jamie Redknapp said: “It was a lovely day and lovely to see so many beautiful animals who are all so perfectly trained. I don’t often come to polo, but it was well worth seeing such high class sport. It was great to see how much Laureus raised from the day. One of my special treats was to meet Daley Thompson, who was one of my sporting idols when I was young.”
Eduardo Heguy, who was captain of the winning IWC team, said: “This was a great event in one of the most important polo clubs with a huge tradition. It was an excellent match – especially because my team won – and it was an honour to be part of this special Laureus event and even more important to know that we have been able to help many kids through sport. It’s a great gift to be able to do that.”
The mission of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation is to utilise the power of sport to address social challenges through a worldwide programme of sports related community development initiatives. Laureus supports 84 projects worldwide and since its inception in 2000 has raised over €40 million for projects which have improved the lives of more than one-and-a-half million young people.
The Fundacion Laureus Argentina was founded in May 2003 by Hugo Porta, who is currently very much involved in its daily management, while also making time to visit the outstanding projects supported by the Foundation. The headquarters are in Buenos Aires with the Foundation’s work extending to distant Argentine provinces that greatly benefit from its backing. Currently, the Foundation supports six projects:
Club Deportivo Barracas in General LaMadrid, Buenos Aires, which uses sport as well as a traditional Argentinian dance, the murga, to reinforce the importance of education, community, and values.
Union y Amistad de San Isidro Project in Buenos Aires, which has set up sports activity sessions and educational workshops in an area where crime, drugs, alcohol, violence and firearms use is prevalent.
West City Project in Mendoza, which uses football and hockey to address crime, delinquency and drug abuse.
Club Atletico Platense, based in Laprida, which works with 400 children and young people promoting equal opportunities and a community spirit through sport offering figure skating, football and library activities.
Fundacion El Desafio in Santa Fe, which aims to improve the quality of life of children and families from vulnerable groups and help to eradicate the causes of poverty by promoting community development.
Virreyes Hockey which offers a curriculum based on education through sport for girls and young women from a vulnerable neighbourhood. Its general objective is to provide a space for integration and personal development by promoting the values inspired by sport. These sport-inspired objectives include perseverance, friendship, respect, tolerance, responsibility and honesty. | sociology |
https://www.afrusa.org/ | 2023-03-23T18:07:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945182.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20230323163125-20230323193125-00316.warc.gz | 0.927515 | 302 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__192807569 | en | YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Stand in Solidarity with the Rohingya People
If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.
-Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The UN human rights chief has called Myanmar's treatment of the Rohingya "a textbook example of ethnic cleansing." The US Commission on Religious Freedom has condemned the actions of the Burmese military as creating a "staggering humanitarian disaster."
Read the USCRF Report.
Search Google News for Rohingya news.
Your voice matters. You can make a difference by speaking up for the Rohingya people.
Like Americans for Rohingya on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Share news articles about this violation of human rights on social media.
Make your voice heard by signing a petition with Amnesty International and Change.org
If you live in a U.S. city, you most likely have American neighbors who are Rohingya. Like all Americans, they have come as pilgrims seeking freedom and opportunity in this great land.
Contact your local Refugee Resettlement Agencies to find out how you can get involved with the Rohingya.
Contact your local representative and share with them your concern for this issue.
Network with others to plan events to raise awareness in your community. | sociology |
https://repository.bilkent.edu.tr/items/a3915447-2afd-4e7d-a748-6582b839e731 | 2024-04-23T12:34:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818474.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423095619-20240423125619-00619.warc.gz | 0.925951 | 301 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__190751627 | en | American women's foreign mission movement : "cooperation of eve with the redeemer" in evangelical missions
This thesis aims to depict American women’s “indispensable” participation in the United States’ foreign mission movement. The emphasis in this thesis is on missionary wives and single missionary women both in mission fields and in the missionary societies controlled in the United States. The concept of separate spheres of male and female influence forms the center point of this thesis and the participation of women in the foreign mission movement is discussed from this perspective. It was the divine sanction, the religious service that stimulated American women to enter the mission work in the 19th century. Although the starting point did not embrace a feminist frame, the process of implementation did lead American women into public roles independent of male influence. In the name of this accomplishment, this thesis aims to explore what many historians have neglected to analyze. American missionary women, in the United States or in the foreign mission lands, created a new professional career for educated women, broke the bondage of the domestic sphere, expanded the involvement of women in cultural and political interaction, and represented the American woman to the whole world. | sociology |
https://www.pinkfloydz.com/roger-waters-hour-long-facebook-live-conversation/ | 2024-04-24T22:50:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819971.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424205851-20240424235851-00668.warc.gz | 0.956721 | 186 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__124499680 | en | Hosted by the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI), Waters will discuss his support for the cultural boycott of Israel and Palestinians’ rights with Noura Erakat, a Palestinian human rights attorney and activist.
The conversation will stream live on the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement’s Facebook page at 1 p.m. ET.
“All of the people that live in that region should have rights — all our Jewish friends who are in Israel who live there, but also all our Palestinian and Arab friends. They should have equal rights. And that is my only beef. Just as all the people who live in the United States of America should have equal rights. All of them, regardless of their color, creed, race or religion.”
– Roger Waters (on his beef with Israel over its dispute with Palestine) | sociology |
https://consumerizim.com/the-next-wave-of-consumer-advocacy/ | 2024-03-04T08:26:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476432.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304065639-20240304095639-00543.warc.gz | 0.940441 | 1,031 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__190715436 | en | - Consumer rights developed thanks to grass-roots networks putting pressure on companies.
- Today they cover treatment and protection of the consumer experience, as well as the safety and sustainability of our health and environment.
- Consumer advocacy can play a role in instigating the changes required to tackle the climate crisis.
The Davos Manifesto starts with consumers – and rightly so. It has taken decades for consumers to be recognised as an essential stakeholder with an independent voice and rights. For a fair, safe and sustainable economy, it’s time to empower, inform and activate consumers and build a more balanced and engaged relationship with companies, suppliers and legislators.
The beginnings of consumer rights
Many of us can now take for granted the kitemarks and audits that maintain basic product safety for billions. But in the 1960s, as mass production developed in the West and companies grew their local and global power, consumers were a huge but disorganized economic group, with no collective voice to be heard by decision-makers in companies or government.
Over time, consumer rights, legislation, standards bodies, watchdogs, testing, labelling and information schemes established an organized consumer protection foundation. With grass-roots networks and international presence, consumer advocates kept up pressure on companies who exploited poorer consumers, polluted rivers or damaged air quality.
They represented and supported consumers, building alert systems that stopped the importing of banned, hazardous products into new markets. They brought consumers directly into the process of standards-building at local and international levels, developed collaborative international testing protocols, and brought together consumer policymakers across borders to address wrongs.
Consumer rights today
The modern conception of consumer rights goes far beyond product safety. Your consumer rights – with a global blueprint in the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection – now cover fair treatment and protection of your whole consumer experience, as well as the safety and sustainability of our health and environment.
Much of the work of Consumers International’s members in 100 countries around the world consists of pushing for every consumer to have and maintain these protections across finance, food, energy, mobility and more.
This is increasingly complicated by new consumer vulnerabilities. For example, cross-border online shopping has brought with it an increase in cross-border fraud, and an increased availability online of products that have been banned or recalled from offline marketplaces. The advent of cheap and frictionless online shopping is fuelling the fire of high turnover, high waste, fast consumption that takes a heavy toll on our environment.
What happens next?
Building robust digital and platform economies will depend on new and more inclusive levels of consumer trust and participation. We know that addressing the climate crisis will require a vast range of changes in consumer behaviour and attitudes. There is a major contribution that consumer advocacy can and must now make to support the systemic change which consumers expect.
1. Informed, empowered consumers
Consumers are increasingly aware of global changes and issues: from sustainability, to privacy, and the implications of their choices. They are concerned and question how they are protected and empowered to make the right decisions.
A Consumers International survey in the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, France and the UK showed that 63% consumers think connected devices are “creepy” in the way they collect data about people.
Two thirds of consumers say they would be willing to pay more for sustainable goods but there are still only the early signals of people actually following through on their good intentions. We need to build better ways of providing meaningful information about issues and solutions to support consumers through a myriad of complicated questions, without paralysing decision-making with information overload.
2. Consumer-centred innovation
Rather than a matter for compliance, some corporate pioneers are seeing consumer protection as a prism for innovation, fuelled by new technologies. Traceability systems can support consumers to make purchasing decisions which shape the marketplace and reflect our social and environmental concerns. Collective switching and group buying apps help us place purchasing power with companies who do the right thing. New models of sharing, aggregating and licensing data in commons or trust structures can make sure the value of our information stays with us as consumers.
3. Cross-border protection
While deeply under-resourced, consumer authorities have increasingly adopted and adapted their existing legislation or agreed to co-operate in cross-border cases from the Republic of Korea, to Mexico, and the UK. Countries are increasingly forming multinational networks to share information and action. A recent OECD study showed that almost all countries have established international enforcement cooperation frameworks. But so far enforcement cooperation has taken place among only half of them. Without appropriate enforcement and action, any standards, laws and frameworks cannot hold.
Consumer advocacy is evolving for the next generation of consumers. Putting the consumer’s voice into the debate is not just the domain of consumer organizations but should also be a priority for business and governments. Together we must shape the future of safety, privacy, and cybersecurity; choice, fairness and sustainability; and the type of capitalism that genuinely serves people and planet with action, not just words.
Source: World Economic Forum | sociology |
https://global.stjude.org/en-us/about/mission.html | 2024-02-21T14:26:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473518.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221134259-20240221164259-00397.warc.gz | 0.944119 | 127 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__178067109 | en | Many of those children lack access to adequate diagnosis or consistent treatment and care. In fact, of the estimated 400,000 children who develop cancer each year, only half are ever diagnosed. Many pediatric cancers are treatable, particularly in high-income countries where survival rates exceed 80%.
Established in 2018, St. Jude Global is working to decrease these disparities and improve the survival rates of all children everywhere.
In partnership with medical institutions, foundations, governments and others worldwide, St. Jude Global has brought a multi-layered global approach to ensure more children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases have access to quality care and treatment. | sociology |
https://www.childrensinternationalschool.com/enrichment-activities | 2022-05-24T13:11:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662572800.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20220524110236-20220524140236-00752.warc.gz | 0.938351 | 145 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__240709500 | en | We provide a variety of extracurricular activities that include music, dance, language and literacy.
A local librarian also frequently visits the schools to read popular children’s books. Since CIS staff members are multi-lingual, language classes are offered to the older toddler and pre-k groups at several of our locations.
CIS broadens the learning experience whenever possible through appropriate field trips. Some field trips include: local museums, National Zoo, Pumpkin Patch and destinations in the community within walking distance. Children explore the local community by walking to local playgrounds, libraries, grocery stores, galleries, nurseries, pet stores, fire department, etc. Parents are notified in advance and encouraged to participate. | sociology |
https://rtgpos.com/news/can-self-service-kiosks-really-help-with-labor-shortages/ | 2024-04-16T09:57:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817081.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416093441-20240416123441-00159.warc.gz | 0.966691 | 850 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__124333340 | en | The COVID-19 pandemic hit the economy with all sorts of blows. But one that caught everyone out like a real sucker-punch was the so-called Great Resignation – the fact that, inspired by the total evaporation of in-work security as businesses were forced to close, 47 million Americans quit their jobs in 2021 alone.
This has had a long-term detrimental impact across the economy. And certain industries, retail, hospitality and leisure among them, are feeling the after-effects more than most. According to the US Chamber of Commerce’s America Works Data Center, hospitality and leisure have seen the highest employee churn rates since July 2021, with figures regularly topping 5.2%. Retail has not been far behind and the quit rate was still around 4% last Fall.
Moreover, while leisure and hospitality have at least enjoyed new hire rates well above the national average, recruitment has remained much more difficult in retail. As a result, the sector faces a clear labor shortage, with the US Chamber commenting that in retail there are now “more unfilled job openings than unemployed workers with [relevant] experience.”
It’s a dilemma for retailers. They know that having stores understaffed risks not being able to deliver levels of service customers expect. Too few people on checkout risks queues building and wait times increasing. Not having enough sales assistants available risks frustrated customers not being able to get help when they want it. Stock will go unreplenished if there aren’t enough people to keep on top of emptying shelves, risking loss of sales.
But what can business owners do? Salaries are going up in retail to try to attract workers in larger numbers. But it’s not having a big enough effect. It seems people are finding more attractive options elsewhere, especially in sectors where the flexibility of remote work is more readily accommodated.
Kiosks and retail automation
There is often a lot of discomfort about the idea of machines replacing human labor. And rightly so. One of the major downsides of automation is the fact that it can lead to job losses.
But at a time when so many retailers are struggling to fill vacancies, that gets flipped on its head. If you can’t find enough people to do the work, automation becomes a friend rather than a threat. It takes the load off staff who are in role and helps them deliver an exceptional experience despite having fewer human resources available.
As far as in-store shopping goes, self-service kiosks are right at the forefront of automation. Businesses and consumers alike already recognize their benefits. As many as 80% of American consumers say they like using self-service options in store because it speeds up checkout times. During the COVID-19 pandemic, meanwhile, global shipments of kiosks leapt by 25% in 2020 alone as businesses deployed them as a no-contact option.
With double-digit growth in the kiosk market forecast to the end of the decade, we can already say that self-service automation is changing the face of ‘in-person’ business operations. But certainly for those sectors that are facing labor shortages, there is more at stake than lower wait times and increased customer satisfaction. Or, we might say, what is at stake is maintaining those high standards of service and experience despite having less people on the ground.
Rather than leading to more queues and lower standards of service, kiosks can even turn a deficit into an advantage. With their smaller footprint, you can generally fit more kiosks into a given space than traditional POS checkouts. So even with fewer staff, self-service can still see throughput increase – more sales, lower wait times. Every one is happy.
And when you free staff from having to work at checkout all day, you create the time and space for them to take on added value responsibilities, such as focusing on service rather than sales – which help to form stronger relationships with customers and boost average order values. And as revenues increase despite having fewer staff, wages increase on merit – making retail a more attractive career option all over again for people with skill sets that deserve to be recognised. | sociology |
https://woodstocksentinelreview.prod.postmedia.digital/news/local-news/cooper-named-tillsonburgs-citizen-of-the-year/wcm/0754e38c-53de-4310-9c18-22cde84ef40e | 2021-01-27T00:06:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704804187.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20210126233034-20210127023034-00509.warc.gz | 0.977892 | 233 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__192634867 | en | Former broadcaster and radio personality Doug Cooper has been chosen as Tillsonburg’s citizen of the year.
Cooper is a longtime volunteer with Special Olympics Tillsonburg, where he’s coached baseball, basketball and golf. He’s also the president of the board for Community Living Tillsonburg and advises the local People First advocacy group.
“Doug has been a tireless volunteer with Special Olympics and Community Living, as well as a number of other organizations,” Tillsonburg Mayor Stephen Molnar said in a release. “There’s no doubt in my mind that Tillsonburg has become a more inclusive, accessible community because of his ongoing efforts.”
Cooper has been involved with a number of minor hockey teams as a coach, trainer and general manager. He has also provided leadership in the Scouting movement and was a key organizer of the OPP Torch Run.
Cooper has also had an impact provincially, serving as vice-president, and later director-at-large, for Community Living Ontario. He has contributed to several committees, including chairing the conference committee. | sociology |
https://willdiffer.com/blog/charity/who-are-sue-ryder/ | 2018-07-18T04:56:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590051.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718041450-20180718061450-00595.warc.gz | 0.969171 | 958 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__98409763 | en | Sue Ryder was a humanitarian dedicated to the relief and care of people who were displaced from their homes during World War II. Her efforts to alleviate the conditions of distressed and desolate individuals are the foundations of the Sue Ryder organization.
Currently, the organization focuses on providing incredible hospice and neurological care for people facing life-changing diagnosis. Sue Ryder focuses not only on the medical aspect of a person, but more importantly the emotional situation and daily life of the afflicted, making sure that the patients are able to cope with their frightening situation, and help them live their lives to the fullest.
Sue Ryder focuses on the person, not the condition, which is why a team of passionate individuals are at the heart of its everyday operations. Sue Ryder nurses and care specialists go the extra mile to personally understand the unique situations of each and every patient in order to make sure that all their needs are met. These specialists are the embodiment of the human person; they are full of compassion and understanding, so they see the bigger picture as well as the smallest of details which makes a person unique. They use this knowledge in order to provide the best care to every Sue Ryder patient whether it is a terminally-ill adult, or a traumatised child.
Sue Ryder values the lives of all human beings, and the organization believes that a better future can be created if everyone works together. Sue Ryder also believes that every person has their own challenges, and no two people are the same, which is how they apply this philosophy to their activities: challenges are welcome in order to better their services and create a better atmosphere for their patients.
Sue Ryder’s 3,000 employees and over 12,000 volunteers all over the UK are experts in human interaction, and are trained to create positive change to every person they interact with. Our volunteers enable patients to live fuller lives and help them create meaningful experiences with their families and the community. Sue Ryder offers support services ranging from hospice and neurological care, home care services, rehabilitation sessions, self-management programs, personal therapy sessions, and group therapy sessions. Most of all, volunteers are more than happy to be friends who will listen to their patients with utmost concern.
The organization is also concerned about changing the way the community thinks of patients who need emotional and neurological care. Just because they have been diagnosed with a terminal illness or a permanent disability, does not mean that they should stop living their lives, or the community treats them as if they do not matter anymore. Sue Ryder is constantly calling for individuals, communities, and policymakers to change the way they see these people and understand that they are still functioning members of society. These patients are still children, parents, friends, workers, leaders, and they deserve as much help and support as everyone else.
Having a life-changing diagnosis does not only affect the individual, but their friends and family as well. Sue Ryder also offers support services to families of the afflicted through emotional advice sessions, grief coping, and bereavement support. No one has to go through it alone, and Sue Ryder understands your pain and knows how to help.
With seven hospices and four neurological centers around the UK, Sue Ryder assures that each and every person has somewhere to go, has someone who will listen and understand, and has a friend they can turn to in their most desolate of times. Sue Ryder has volunteers and specialists who can cater to every need, and who are constantly learning in order to give the best, most personalized services to all their patients.
Sue Ryder is actively campaigning their mission to help those who have life-changing diagnoses, and needs your help to get their message across.
There are so many ways to help the people of Sue Ryder reach their goals. For an amount as low as £10, you can make a huge difference in a person’s life. If you want to take a more active role in helping others, you can also become a volunteer of Sue Ryder. Being a volunteer means that you can personally interact with the patience and personally help them with their needs. The organization is also developing ideas for fundraising such as marathons, cycling events, activity days, and is open to partnerships with other organizations.
Sue Ryder also has an online community wherein you will find friends and volunteers who understand, and can offer their advise and help the organization grow with new and innovative ideas. Technology is Sue Ryder’s friend, too.
Remember, having a life-changing diagnosis or disability does not mean the end of life. Sue Ryder is here to bring back the meaning into living your fullest.
For more information on their stories and how you can change a life, please visit http://www.sueryder.org. | sociology |
https://bethjacobrwc.org/events/event/project-sandwich/ | 2020-07-13T07:11:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657143354.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20200713064946-20200713094946-00144.warc.gz | 0.931829 | 276 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__197004164 | en | During normal times our religious school students work together at CBJ to make hundreds of lunches for our neighbors in need, and we call this Project Sandwich. Now that we’re all sheltering in place, we hope CBJ members will work at home in the spirit of Project Sandwich to provide lunches for the LifeMoves Maple Street homeless shelter in Redwood City. Volunteer groups are not allowed to serve the usual buffet meals at the shelter while the Covid-19 restrictions are in effect. The shelter can only accept meals that are packaged individually, so we’ve signed up to deliver 40 bag lunches.
- DONATE LUNCHES: As explained in the signup sheet, we need several volunteers to buy or make food then drop it off at one volunteer’s house. That person will pack the food into lunch bags and deliver it to the LifeMoves Maple Street shelter. Everyone who participates must wear a mask and gloves when touching food. If someone in your household is ill, please do not participate.
- DONATE CLOTHING AND TOILETRIES: In addition to food, the LifeMoves shelter network is always in need of new clothing (especially socks, underwear and bras) and toiletries. Just drop off items at the delivery person’s house by the specified date, or directly at the shelter. | sociology |
http://disabilityrights.freeculture.ca/exhibits_th_i.php | 2013-05-21T23:47:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368700871976/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516104111-00082-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.96534 | 319 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__154642025 | en | The months of lobbying, demonstrating, and meeting with government officials had paid off for those who worked hard on the campaign to include mental and physical disability in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Not only were the lives of Canadians with disabilities influenced by the inclusion of disability in the Charter, but the disability rights movement was also affected by the efforts and success of this campaign.
The most important impacts from this victory were the entrenchment of the rights of Canadians with disabilities in the Constitution and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The inclusion of disability in Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms allowed Canadians with disabilities to use the Charter to fight for their rights in court.
An example of such a challenge is the case of Eldridge V. B.C. Attorney General. The B.C. government refused to provide deaf persons with sign language interpreters so that they could communicate effectively with their health care providers. The Supreme Court of Canada said that the government's failure to provide such services was discriminatory and a violation of the equality guarantee of the Charter.
EXTERNAL LINK: See factum of the Eldridge case
See other examples of Charter challenges initiated by equality-seeking groups at the Court Challenges web site.
EXTERNAL LINK: Court Challenges Program
The fight to include disability rights in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms impacted the Canadian disability rights movement. Their success in convincing the government to include disability in the Charter gave the Canadian disability rights movement a great deal of momentum and is seen as a pivotal event in its history. | sociology |
http://park-albatros.net/treat-a-game-addition/ | 2018-10-16T05:39:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583510019.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20181016051435-20181016072935-00041.warc.gz | 0.980288 | 486 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__201497069 | en | Many problems of compulsive gamblers with their addiction can begin and continue to be unnoticed by many for months until such time that the problem actually gets worse and starts to become difficult to curb down. For a number of people who are in the gaming industry and play mostly for fun, gambling addiction usually starts very slowly and starts to develop and become a bigger problem with time, until the person’s life is very affected and in a state of disarray. As much as possible, the symptoms of a compulsive gambling problem must be identified as soon as possible to avoid things from getting worse. Treating the problem is better done sooner later.
Many of these people with an addiction game try a repeated number of times, try to control their addiction and compulsive gambling problems, but they will soon realize that their lives are just beginning to fall apart as they may not be successful to quit have to chase after their losses after playing away the huge amount of their savings. Some compulsive gamblers may be able to curb their gambling activities usually for a short period of time, but then, a few weeks would pass and they are still, and most often, back on the game times that do not, need really to seek help professional to really put a stop to their gaming addiction.
Some treatments available to people with gambling addiction problems may involve subsequent meetings every week when the meetings would give out various discussions in a group and a counselor advising the whole group to provide a treatment plan for each individual. The addition of gambling, in many ways, is similar to the addition of drugs and alcohol, in its effects on the lives of the person and his immediate family, and loved ones. In the treatments, there must be discussed, some basic skills to help the patient to turn to the road of his recovery.
Usually, the victim’s patient or family members also hold a very special and essential role in the rehabilitation of the victim’s outpatient patient, as close relatives can also attend separate forms of counseling in order to better understand the gambling problem of addition. and how interesting they loved one with the problem. He also teaches them and guides on how they can be able to play a more supportive role in helping the recovery of the gambling addict.
It is very important to be able to identify the signs and symptoms of a problem gambler as early as possible. Treatment of this disease is better done sooner later. | sociology |
https://www.campotexas.org/event/parking-day-2019/ | 2023-10-04T15:25:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511386.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004152134-20231004182134-00863.warc.gz | 0.881405 | 122 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__93975649 | en | - This event has passed.
PARK(ing) Day 2019
September 20, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
CAMPO is hosting a PARK(ing) Day outside of the University Park Building on September 20, 2019. PARK(ing) Day is an annual event where citizens temporarily transform parking spots into public spaces or parks. The mission of PARK(ing) Day is to rethink the common idea of public space, particularly the opportunities our spaces hold for public safety, economic development, and simply the appeal to the citizens who utilize the space. View the flyer here. | sociology |
http://www.conversehome.com/about-us/our-history/ | 2013-06-20T08:30:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368711005723/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516133005-00071-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.959022 | 356 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__100730838 | en | The Converse Home is a living example of Margaret Mead’s famous quote, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. “
In Burlington, in 1886, that small group of committed citizens was concerned about elderly women in the community without families to support them. It was from their discussions and actions that The Home for Aged Women was established. We initially opened our doors, on King Street, to seven women. A few years later we moved to St. Paul Street and in 1921 to our current location at 272 Church Street in Burlington.
In 1954 we changed our name to The Converse Home, in honor of Reverend John Converse, who operated the Burlington Female Seminary on this site for many years. Click here to learn more about the historical aspects of our home.
Could that small group of concerned citizens, when they came together in 1886, have imagined that:
- Both men and women would reside here, even couples
- The number of residents living here would grow from seven to sixty six
- We would expand to offer one-bedroom and efficiency apartments
- We would provide specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia
- We would celebrate our 125 year anniversary!
Most likely our founders did not foresee any of these things. But one thing we believe they all envisioned and remains true today is that our gracious, caring home continues to be a treasure of the community and to the residents and families we serve.
Volney G. Barbour
Alma M. Bingham
Laura M. Gray
Faustina W. Linsley
Charles P. Smith
Torrey E. Wales | sociology |
http://www.students-for-palestine.info/?page_id=2 | 2017-04-28T21:46:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123097.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00019-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.937896 | 204 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__301173487 | en | Students for Palestine seeks to educate and mobilise university students and staff and the broader community to campaign for justice for the Palestinian people.
Students for Palestine aims include
- The right of self determination for the Palestinian people
- The right of return of the Palestinian people
- The immediate withdrawal of the Israeli state from Palestinian land and the dismantling of all Israeli settlements
- Opposition to the oppression and dispossession suffered by the Palestinian people
- Opposition to Israel’s occupation and its aggression against neighboring states
- Opposition to the political, economic and military support given by all governments to the Israeli state, in particular Australia and United States.
- Opposition to anti- Jewish and anti- Islamic prejudice and all forms of racism and bigotry
- Opposition to the apartheid and Zionist nature of the Israeli state
Students for Palestine supports the international campaign of boycotts, divestment and sanctions against the Israeli state
Students for Palestine attempts to gain support from trade unions, student unions and guilds for justice for the Palestinian people. | sociology |
https://swtdesign.com/project/dardennecityhall/ | 2019-07-15T18:47:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195523840.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20190715175205-20190715201205-00088.warc.gz | 0.938049 | 263 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__19862812 | en | City of Dardenne Prairie
Dardenne Prairie City Hall Park
Dardenne Prairie, MO
"The community’s commitment to sustainability will serve as an example for many generations. The park has been a tremendous success and gives us a sense of pride and an identity that is Dardenne Prairie."
On the Books
Prior to the development of City Hall Park, residents of Dardenne Prairie did not have a communal space in which to gather for recreation and events. Former plans had been developed that neither reflected the values of this historic farming community nor contributed to its future family-oriented identity.
As part of this growth, city leaders desired to establish a built image for the community throughout the public realm using materials and furnishings that provided stability and historic context. Despite the economic downturn, community excitement for the park prompted the board to build the park in its entirety. The goal was to create a destination that would bring together families and citizens of all ages. This was done through layering of programs and park uses to create a vibrant place for all seasons.
"With a community this engaged in its future, it’s easy to get lost in the design process. You begin to empathize with the residents - their goals become your goals."
American Society of Landscape Architects | sociology |
http://properprintshop.com/blogs/blog/42306820-el-paso-community-foundation | 2021-10-21T13:54:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585424.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20211021133500-20211021163500-00718.warc.gz | 0.929068 | 192 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__69112791 | en | Here are some awesome posters designed by Anne M. Giangiulio for the El Paso Community Foundation's Classroom Fund.
The Classroom Fund supports innovation, program enhancement, and supplies for the classroom. The fund provides requested materials and delivers them directly to teachers in El Paso County, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico—private or public schools—based on the need and the idea. The purpose of the fund is to directly support the efforts of teachers, who— on a limited salary— often buy basic supplies and “extras” for their classrooms at their own cost.
The El Paso Community Foundation was established in 1977 to foster philanthropy to address the unique opportunities and challenges of the El Paso, southern New Mexico and Ciudad Juárez region. Today, the El Paso Community Foundation provides a wide-range of philanthropic services in the region as a grant maker, convener and leadership organization to the community. | sociology |
https://diykenya.wordpress.com/2010/08/21/urban-africa-david-adjaye-at-design-museum-london/ | 2019-02-21T00:21:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247496855.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20190220230820-20190221012820-00393.warc.gz | 0.946835 | 160 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__22016173 | en | Just heard about this exhibit at the Design Museum in London. Closing soon – last day 5th September:
Observer newspaper One of the leading architects of his generation, David Adjaye has stepped out of his regular line of work to photograph and document key cities in Africa as part of an ongoing project to study new patterns of urbanism. Often regarded as a continent defined by underdevelopment, poverty, war and tourism, through this exhibition Adjaye presents Africa in a different light, examining the buildings and places which have a special resonance with his preoccupations as an architect. This detailed survey reveals a unique snapshot of urban Africa today, documenting the nature of city life in a developing continent: a unique geo-cultural survey profiling the African city in a global context.
Check it out: | sociology |
https://intellininja.azurewebsites.net/YAB.html | 2020-03-30T17:22:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370497171.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20200330150913-20200330180913-00143.warc.gz | 0.935077 | 152 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__193272236 | en | What is Hamomi?
"Hamomi Children’s Centre improves the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in Nairobi, Kenya by allowing them to develop into adults with the skills necessary to improve their own social and economic condition. We offer comprehensive care by creating a safe and nurturing environment through which we provide the widest array of opportunities possible."
The Youth Board, an interscholastic team of five students passionate about Hamomi (Christopher Lee, Preston Bezos, Mari Olson, Penelope Diaz, Emmy Sohn) meets every week to plan fundraisers, lesson plans, and more. Recently, they raised $98,000 in the annual Hamomi Auction and were featured at the Teen Action Fair by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. | sociology |
https://abidingacademy.org/grateful-for-grandparents/ | 2023-12-07T17:21:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100677.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207153748-20231207183748-00678.warc.gz | 0.932493 | 304 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__101764003 | en | From Director of Development, Andy McDougall:
Throughout scripture we read about the significance and influence of grandparents in their families’ faith journey and the importance of their legacy in future generations. Also, throughout Creation we see God’s hand at work with one generation raising up another. I love the example of the aspen tree. As an aspen tree ages, it sprouts upshoots of younger trees from its roots. This to me is a great example of how grandparents can raise up yet support younger generations in their faith journey. Grandparents are an up close and personal example to their grandchildren of God’s faithfulness during life’s challenges and triumphs.
We host a “Grateful for Grandparents” event to celebrate the legacy of grandparents in their grandchild’s life. This day allows our students the opportunity to be reflect on the gratitude they have for their grandparents, sitting side by side during our chapel service, showing off their classrooms and class projects, and spending some special one-on-one time with their honored guests.
I am privileged to host this extension of our Academy community, to share about their grandchildren’s Christ-centered, classically-taught education, and to invite grandparents to help leave a legacy through this education for generations to come.
Unable to attend our chapel service? Watch it here live! (link: https://www.youtube.com/@KnowingTheSavior/streams) | sociology |
https://awesomehoroscope.com/chinese-animals-horse/ | 2021-01-19T02:57:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703517559.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20210119011203-20210119041203-00199.warc.gz | 0.969034 | 142 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__278975809 | en | CHINESE ANIMALS: HORSE
1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
The noble Horse is often the life of the party. They love being around other people, and people love being around them. They are sociable and will typically draw the most attention in a group, even when they’re not trying to. Horses make great friends, because they understand how to form deep, meaningful relationships with others. Even with acquaintances, they are immediately warm, friendly and welcoming. Horses are also hard workers, but when their ambitions are a bit too high, they can become moody or militant. But their persistence always pays off in the end. | sociology |
https://sanlaap.org/?page_id=813 | 2023-10-03T19:53:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511220.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003192425-20231003222425-00046.warc.gz | 0.971385 | 344 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__169550642 | en | Prosecution is one of the essential aspects of the struggle to uproot human trafficking. Without a sharp axis of prosecution alongside the required resources, it is not possible to dismantle the system which helps perpetuate this cycle of endless abuse and injustice. Prosecution has to extend not only to the direct perpetrators but also those individuals who are complicit in the process.
‘School for Justice’ is a program initiated by SANLAAP which aims to empower survivors to fight for the legal justice of other survivors. Under this program, SANLAAP runs a hostel for survivors who are studying law from various reputed institutions. The organisation supports their law education through this residential programme. The program staff provide coaching, guidance and counselling support to the girls and do regular follow ups with the institutions.
School for Justice started on 22nd February 2017 with only 3 girls. In our society, people still disown their daughters, sisters and wives when they have been sexually exploited as they believe that raped women bring shame to the ‘family honour’. Many people even disown their girls after being rescued from forced prostitution or sexual slavery. In this context, SANLAAP participated in continuous discussions that led to an unprecedented new path. Through extensive planning and discussions, and in consideration of the strong aspirations of survivors, it was decided that the girls were to be groomed and a few survivors will be trained from the high school level to prepare them to become successful lawyers. SANLAAP would like to be a part of their “Pain to Power” journey by helping them become activist lawyers to raise their voices, using their own anguished experiences, to bring a positive change in the system of Justice. | sociology |
http://faithasawayoflife.typepad.com/blog/2010/05/look-at-the-grass-roots-for-the-great-soul-of-the-catholic-church.html | 2017-04-23T15:48:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118713.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00188-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.971854 | 344 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__282771133 | en | Nicholas Kristof of the NYT has written the obvious piece waiting to be written about the 'two' Catholic churches--the controlling and out of touch hierarchy and the saintly priests and nuns and brothers who work tirelessly alongside the people. I do think often about Jesus as a model for being church, and what he'd have done in terms of the finery and pomp and expensive buildings (either of classical or contemporary style). So much of Christianity as a religion seems at an uncomfortable angle from its Lord. Here's Kristof:
Maybe the Catholic Church should be turned upside down.
Jesus wasn’t known for pontificating from palaces, covering up scandals, or issuing Paleolithic edicts on social issues. Does anyone think he would have protected clergymen who raped children? Yet if the top of the church has strayed from its roots, much of its base is still deeply inspiring. I came here to impoverished southern Sudan to write about Sudanese problems, not the Catholic Church’s.
Yet once again, I am awed that so many of the selfless people serving the world’s neediest are lowly nuns and priests — notable not for the grandeur of their vestments but for the grandness of their compassion.
As I’ve noted before, there seem to be two Catholic Churches, the old boys’ club of the Vatican and the grass-roots network of humble priests, nuns and laity in places like Sudan. The Vatican certainly supports many charitable efforts, and some bishops and cardinals are exemplary, but overwhelmingly it’s at the grass roots that I find the great soul of the Catholic Church.
Anon and +peace, | sociology |
https://vigolab.med.ubc.ca/addressing-alzheimers-disease-and-related-dementias-to-realise-the-promise-of-the-uns-decade-of-healthy-ageing/ | 2022-06-26T02:00:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103036363.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220626010644-20220626040644-00577.warc.gz | 0.911678 | 134 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__253382185 | en | Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias not only cause suffering to the individual but have high societal and economic costs. This column estimates that, globally, these diseases contributed to a loss of 33.1 million years of full health (measured in disability-adjusted life years) in 2019. Over the next 30 years, the loss could more than triple, with the burden increasingly falling on low- and middle-income countries. To ensure the future health and functioning of an ageing global community, the global community must invest effectively and efficiently in R&D and scale effective supportive interventions for Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Read the full article here. | sociology |
https://www.botleyschool.org.uk/autumn-1/ | 2021-06-16T16:47:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487625967.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20210616155529-20210616185529-00128.warc.gz | 0.96957 | 270 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__35110590 | en | Learning this term
Autumn Term 1 2020: Superheroes
Our topic this term was ‘Superheroes'. We began our term welcoming our new children and families into Reception and helping them to settle into their new environment. Together we established our class rules and routines and developed relationships with both the adults and the children.
Our topic began with a focus on our family where we shared photos and discussed who is in our family. We learnt the different names for family members and thought about how our families are similar and different. We learnt how we have changed since being a baby and looked ahead to the future and what job we may want to do when we are older.
We then explored superheroes and learnt about our real life superheroes. We learnt about doctors, nurses and dentists and how they help us to look after ourselves. We learnt how we can take care of our bodies and explored what contributes to a healthy lifestyle. We then learnt about fire fighters and police and what role they have in looking after us. We explored how we can keep safe when out and about.
Autumn Term 2 2020: Celebrations
We continued our learning from Term 1 and moved on to the different celebrations such as Bonfire night, Christmas etc. Additionally, we learnt about seasonal change and what happens to animals as we get closer to Winter. | sociology |
http://compassionatetulsa.org/tag/andrea-walker/ | 2018-10-23T17:48:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583516892.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20181023174507-20181023200007-00163.warc.gz | 0.947313 | 1,176 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__198329663 | en | Here’s a copy of the words used by co-chair Andrea Walker, and Steering Committee member Vicky Langston to introduce our Make Tulsa Golden campaign.
We, the Human Rights Commission and the Compassionate Tulsa Committee, are a group of concerned residents, who are collectively non-polar. We are not here to support any political party. We have no political agenda beyond bringing awareness to compassion, to the compassionate acts already being done in our community and to the need for greater compassion. As the Compassionate Tulsa Committee, our mission is:
To champion and nurture the growth of compassion in Tulsa and surrounding communities, to highlight the compassion of others, and to alleviate suffering and bring healing through the focus on compassion.
As we stand here together in the recent wake of the tragedies of Terence Crutcher, Khalid Jabara, Jose Vega, and unfortunately many others, we are reminded of the pain and suffering, and the need for healing, still present in our community.
We believe that the best way to promote healing is by building relationships and connectedness, recognizing our similarities and common humanity, and identifying with the suffering of others.
When we identify with the suffering of others, what results is greater compassion, which has the potential of reducing our implicit bias toward others. Research has found that greater compassion also leads to greater productivity as a community, greater creativity as artists and entrepreneurs, and ensures our common survival.
But we don’t always act compassionately. Karen Armstrong, scholar of research and literature on religion, said that often “we prefer to be right over being compassionate.” We have all certainly all been at that place at some point, but now our awareness as a community is bringing us beyond the perspective of a single side. Yes, we still have our own unique perspectives, which is important to building a diverse, thriving community. But the way we live into our own perspectives and values continues to evolve into a context of respect and honor of all others, who also share their own perspectives and values.
We think one of the best expressions of our common humanity, interconnectedness, and willingness to identify with the suffering of others is embodied in the Golden Rule. The Golden Rule is the common denominator among all major philosophies and world religions. It is something we can all get on board with.
We are asking that everyone in the community of Tulsa take the Golden Pledge, a secular form of the Golden Rule, a commitment to treating all others the way we want to be treated, to help make Tulsa Golden. We are already a golden community… We have the Golden Hurricanes, the Golden Eagles, and the Golden Drillers…why not add the Golden Rule?
A Golden Tulsa is a Tulsa that is concerned about our racial segregation, about marginalization of religious minorities, about inequality and violence toward sexual minorities, about discrimination in health care and housing, about lack of concern for natural resources, and so much more.
A Golden Tulsa reaches beyond our segregation to form coherence, beyond perplexity to form understanding, beyond disapproval to form acceptance, and beyond dissention to form cooperation. We invite, request, challenge, and even plead with you today to search for commonality when there appears to be difference, to “go the extra mile” to “get” another perspective, not to forfeit your own perspective or values, but to step outside of the box to find understanding in a view very different from your own. With this simple act, we affirm our unity as Tulsans, and we move closer to what we all want, a more peaceful and safe community for ourselves and our children.
Today, we make a statement of compassion, as the City Council, Human Rights Commission, and Compassionate Tulsa Committee, to affirm our strength together by pledging to always treat others the way we want to be treated. Together, we pledge to Make Tulsa Golden.
Please join us by visiting our website, compassionatetulsa.org. Take the pledge, print your certificate, and take the survey. The survey will help us determine how connected Tulsans feel and how feeling connected and developing compassion benefits us; ultimately, we want to find ways of determining how to make us more cohesive as a community. Finally, visit the Compassionate Tulsa Facebook, twitter, and Instagram pages and post your ideas of what it means to you to Make Tulsa Golden using #MakeTulsaGolden.
The pledge we wish for Tulsans to take is a secular form of the Golden Rule and appears in the writings of all major religions of the world.
- Buddhism: Treat not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.
- Judaism: What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor…all the rest is commentary.
- Islam: Not one of you truly believes until you wish for others what you wish for yourself.
- Hinduism: This is the sum of duty: do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you.
- Christianity: In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you.
And Confucius who lived 551-479 BCE and as far as we know, was the first person to formulate the idea of the Golden Rule when he said, “One word which sums up the basis of all good conduct…loving-kindness. Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.”
So let us join the sages of history as we pledge to treat others the way we want to be treated. Please raise your right hand and with your left reach out not in oppression but in compassion. Please join me in taking the pledge:
I pledge to make Tulsa golden by treating others like I want to be treated. | sociology |
http://www.unicef.lac.org/ | 2015-11-25T02:09:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398444139.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205404-00325-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.940481 | 522 | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__7166349 | en | Please check back for upcoming events.
“Ban the Box”, also referred to as fair chance hiring, is catching on as more and more jurisdictions adopt legislation applying to public agencies, private companies, or both. But is Banning the Box enough to secure a second chance for millions of workers with criminal records?
I got to talk with Jim and Sue on the phone about their more than fifty years of experience in the field of addiction treatment. They told me about their remarkable journey, turning their own experiences with overcoming addictions to alcohol into lifetimes of healing service to others.
News and Highlights
Legal Action Center celebrates implementation of the Fair Chance Act in New York City. LAC supported passage of this critical legislation which aims to eliminate another aspect of unfair discrimination against workers with criminal records. In combination with Article 23-A of the Correction Act, a national model for prohibiting employment discrimination based on criminal record information that is not job-related, the Fair Chance Act will ensure more equal opportunities for New York City workers with criminal records.
The Legal Action Center is very pleased to congratulate our Director of New York Policy, Sebastian Solomon, on his selection by the New York Nonprofit Media as one of “40 Rising Stars Under 40” working in New York city’s nonprofit sector.
LAC Applauds Governor Cuomo and the NYS Legislature for Requiring Drug Courts to Permit Opioid Addiction Medication
The Legal Action Center (LAC) applauds Governor Cuomo’s decision to sign into law S4239B/A6255B, which requires drug courts to permit individuals to receive life-saving medication for opioid addiction. The law prohibits a common practice in some courts of requiring defendants to stop taking prescribed medication such as methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone) or naltrexone (Vivitrol), regardless of how well they are working.
In his September 30 op-ed in the Huffington Post, “All Americans Deserve a Chance to Rebuild Their Lives,” Legal Action Center’s Director and President Paul Samuels lays out some of the most serious barriers that “confront millions of people with criminal records that include drug offenses.” To begin to eliminate the worst obstacles, Samuels calls on Congress to pass the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, REAL Act, and REDEEM Act to improve education opportunities for people with criminal records, eliminate harmful barriers to public benefits, and make it easier for them to compete for jobs and support their families. | sociology |
http://alpost170.us/event/project-22-documentary-movie-viewing/ | 2017-03-24T08:06:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218187744.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212947-00054-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.903285 | 108 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__71560524 | en | “Project 22” Documentary Movie Viewing
Our Post 170 Riders Ride Coordinator, Al Cornish, will be hosting a movie viewing of “Project 22”. It’s a documentary covering a 22-day, 6,500 mile motorcycle awareness campaign from San Francisco to New York City to raise awareness of the high rate of suicides within the Veteran community. The viewing will take place on Saturday February 18 starting at 6pm. Donations to help our veterans will be appreciated. Light refreshments will be served. | sociology |
https://glossedandfound.com/video/gf-travel-detroit/ | 2023-06-04T15:10:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649986.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20230604125132-20230604155132-00037.warc.gz | 0.904199 | 134 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__175415908 | en | G&F Travel: Detroit
It's a classic American city. Outsiders often come to Detroit in awe of the ruin and decay. Visitors and urban explorers can’t help but photograph what’s left of a once booming industrial and cultural epicenter. It’s a city that’s so beautiful and vulnerable at the same time. But what we uncovered in Detroit was a thriving community. A community that upholds a value system synonymous with the true American Dream—Support Your Neighbors! Live Creatively! Uphold Kindness! We celebrate these unique cultural values as we meet the makers who make Detroit a national gem worth exploring. | sociology |
http://happenstancemagazine.com/how-to-ensure-that-your-children-benefit-the-maximum-from-a-pre-school/ | 2019-07-19T11:59:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526237.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20190719115720-20190719141720-00284.warc.gz | 0.972476 | 782 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__102951573 | en | Putting your kids in a preschool is certainly a wise step because the kids will learn to indulge in activities as a group. This will help them acquire social skills. Even those children who have a poor attention span can get rid of that problem if they attend a . But how can you ensure that your children derive the maximum benefits from the preschool they are attending? Let us find out.
1. Introduce this routine at home
Every evening after your children come back from their preschool, make it a point to ask them about what they did during the day. In fact, this will improve their enthusiasm level because a good preschool may have infused ample doses of fun in their activities. When your children explain to you about those activities, their excitement will multiply manifold. So, they will be eager to attend the school without missing even a day.
Not only that, a good preschool may teach numbers, letters and concepts in a fun-filled environment. By discussing about all these things on a daily basis, you will create an indelible and ever-lasting opinion in the minds of your children that learning is fun. It is a known fact that if children enjoy learning, they will not only learn faster but will remember what they learn at the preschool for ever.
2. Form new groups at home as well
There may be young kids in the homes of your friends or relatives. You can request these friends, relatives or neighbors to send the kids to your home in the evenings so you can form new groups. You can send your children to their homes also. In these groups, children should be asked to share whatever they have learned at their preschools and whatever activities they have been involved in with each other. As parents, you and your friends, relatives and neighbors should encourage the kids to have fun and enjoy during these after-school sessions.
This exercise, if carried out on a daily basis, will bring about a manifold improvement in the people skills of the children. Remember that the aim of putting children in preschools is not only to improve their academics but to improve their behavior management and interpersonal skills as well. This will help them grow into responsible adults who know how to manage people. They are likely to become very good leaders.
When they land jobs in reputed companies, they will be able to interact with their peers, seniors and subordinates more effectively. This will help them climb their career ladder faster.
On the other hand, if they become entrepreneurs, they may be able to succeed more quickly, thanks to their people management and interpersonal skills.
3. Encourage their inquisitiveness
In general, young kids ask a number of questions. Though there are parents who get irritated when their children ask questions, you must try to be different. This means that instead of getting irritated, you must listen to their questions and give appropriate answers. Sometimes, the questions posed by children may be unanswerable or you may not know the answers. In such situations, you should not make wild guesses and give wrong answers. Instead, you can tell the children that you will give the answers later. In the meantime, you can make efforts to find the right explanations and provide your children with them. The point that is emphasized here is that you must encourage the inquisitiveness of your children.
This will help them seek clarity whenever they are taught difficult subjects at their preschools. Of course, kids can learn the lessons taught at the preschool level very easily because teaching happens with the help of a lot of fun and play activities. But if children learn to pose relevant questions, they can learn more effectively.
If you follow the above ideas, you can certainly ensure that your children derive the maximum benefits from seeking a preschool education in singapore . Of course, you can try to come up with several such ideas to increase the efficacy of the preschool education you give to your children. | sociology |
https://pcems.org/emergency-preparedness/ | 2023-10-02T12:09:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510994.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002100910-20231002130910-00186.warc.gz | 0.949588 | 307 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__135217914 | en | Emergency situations can happen at any time and planning ahead can help you and your family stay safe in times of crisis. While surveys show that nearly 54% of people believe that their community will not experience a national disaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says otherwise. During those times, help may not be immediately available and government agencies, like FEMA, urge citizens to be prepared to have enough food, water, medications and other necessary supplies to be self-sustaining for a minimum of 72-hours. “Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast. Emergency responders aren’t always nearby. You may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately,” says FEMA, “You Are the Help Until Help Arrives.”
Many ask, “How can I become more prepared for a disaster?” Luckily FEMA, as part of it’s Ready campaign, has prepared a plethora of resources to aide adults and children alike to help them prepare for emergency situations.
According to FEMA, citizens can take a few simple steps to ensure that they are prepared in the case of an emergency. These steps include:
- Knowing about the different types of emergencies that could happen in YOUR community and what steps to take in the event that such an emergency would occur;
- Making a family emergency plan;
- Preparing a disaster/emergency supply kit; and,
- Taking action to educate and prepare yourself for emergencies before they occur. | sociology |
http://www.post509.com/sons_of_the_american_legion.htm | 2019-04-20T15:29:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578529839.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20190420140859-20190420162043-00046.warc.gz | 0.961334 | 530 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__112197143 | en | Sorry, Post 509 Sons of the American Legion Squadron is inactive, there are three active Squadrons in the vicinity.
How large is the Sons of The American Legion? Each year since 1982, the Sons of The American Legion has set a new all-time high in membership. Currently, there are more than 300,000 members of the Sons in this country and abroad. What is the administrative structure of the Sons?Every member of the Sons belongs to a Squadron somewhere. The Squadron is the basic level of membership in our organization. Different states (Detachments) use different ways of grouping numbers of Squadrons together. In most states, Squadrons are grouped geographically and report to their own Districts (also called Areas or Divisions). All Districts (or Areas or Divisions) report to the state headquarters, referred to as a Detachment. All state Detachements report to the National Headquarters. In addition to the 50 state Detachments in the U.S., there are also some foreign countries which are Detachments; Mexico, Puerto Rico, Philippines and France. What is the main purpose of the Sons? The mission of the Sons is to support veterans and their families and the policies of our parent organization, The American Legion. Virtually everything that involves the Sons could be grouped under three areas: 1) support for veterans and their families, 2) promoting patriotism and Americanism and 3) promoting programs which benefit the youth of our country. Different people have different reasons for belonging to For many, membership in the Sons has allowed them to become involved in American Legion programs alongside their fathers. Others belong out of respect for their parents' and grandparents' service to our country in the military. Many younger members get involved and learn valuable leadership skills involving organization, public speaking, negotiating, budgeting and Fundraising skills. Membership in our organization also provides individuals with opportunities to forge lifelong friendships with people who share a common bond. The governing legislative body of the Sons is its National Convention. Detachments (states) send representatives to the National Convention each year to elect national officers and conduct the business of the organization. Between conventions, authority is vested in the National Executive Committee, also made up of elected representatives from each Detachment. The N.E.C. meets twice annually. Nationally elected officers include the National Commander, five National Vice Commanders (responsible for Detachments in their own regions), the National Chaplain and the National Sergeant at-Arms. Any organization interested in being considered for a CWF grant must obtain a Grant Application Form from the National Headquarters, fill it out and return it. | sociology |
http://leaninpublicsector.org/lean-happiness/ | 2024-04-12T18:54:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816045.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412163227-20240412193227-00557.warc.gz | 0.964384 | 314 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__125406364 | en | Employee happiness leads to greater efficiency and higher quality, which is why it’s increasingly being adopted as an indicator by firms. But how does lean relate to happiness?
Are you a happy person? Here in Brazil, corruption, violence and increasing social inequality in the last four years have made us feel less and less happy. Not to mention the Covid-19 pandemic!
The World Happiness Report, which is prepared annually by the United Nations to assess the perception of happiness in 153 countries, revealed that Brazil ranked 32nd in 2020. In first place for the third year in a row was Finland, “the happiest in the world”, while Afghanistan ranked last for the first time. Countries with a high Human Development Index (HDI) were in the top positions – with the five Nordic nations (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) in Top 10. Researchers believe that the high levels of trust in other people and in institutions is the reason behind this impressive performance.
The Gross National Happiness (GNH) was popularized in 2012 following a UN meeting in which GNH was recognized as a new paradigm for socioeconomic development. This concept was created by the king of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, in 1972, as an alternative to the commonly used Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Traditional models of development are primarily focused on economic growth, whereas GNH is based on the idea that human society can only progress when spiritual development and material development happen simultaneously, complementing and reinforcing each other. | sociology |
https://www.cosacuore.com/pages/who-we-are-supporting | 2022-01-22T21:49:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303884.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20220122194730-20220122224730-00132.warc.gz | 0.947742 | 130 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__41866169 | en | Who We are Supporting
At cosacuore, 20% of our profit goes to the organization we are supporting for the month.
This month we are supporting Autism Compassion Africa. ACA provides breakthroughs for children with autism and their communities in Ghana through the application of evidenced-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.
In addition, they provide: world class training in ABA for staff, families, and the community; supervision and support for BCBA candidates; as well as promote autism awareness across the country.
Learn more about Autism Compassion Africa at their website, www.autismcompassionafrica.org. | sociology |
https://backtheblueandgreen.org/about-us/about-us-back-the-blue-2/ | 2022-08-19T10:52:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573667.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819100644-20220819130644-00613.warc.gz | 0.951691 | 421 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__152884808 | en | The Back The Blue And Green Community supports the efforts of Blue H.E.L.P.
It is the mission of Blue H.E.L.P. to reduce mental health stigma through education, advocate for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, acknowledge the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers we lost to suicide, assist officers in their search for healing, and to bring awareness to suicide and mental health issues.
Why Back The Blue And Green Supports Blue H.E.L.P.
“Blue H.E.L.P. was created for one simple reason – three friends saw a gap and decided someone needs to fill it. The gap? Care for families after a law enforcement suicide. Mental health awareness for officers before a suicide. Access to the resources that are available to all First Responders to assist them in making it through their career whole.
The gap is wide, and while we are a small bridge over it, we are steadfast in our mission. That mission includes honoring the service of those who die by suicide on our website; reducing mental health stigma through education; advocating for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, assisting officers in their search for healing, and to bringing awareness to suicide and mental health issues.
We know suicides is complicated, we know not all officers have post-traumatic stress. We also know that without a place for their families to gather, without a baseline for the number of deaths and without a collaboration of people and ideas, no change will come.”
BLUE H.E.L.P. is a registered 501(c)3 that has achieved the 2018 Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStarTM. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
A Special Thanks to All of Our Supporters!
We give a special thanks to the individuals, families and organizations that are supporting the Back The Blue And Green efforts. Thanks to your contributions we can continue to develop programming to do more and continue to honor the legacy of our fallen heroes. | sociology |
http://sibs.imsprime.com/news_events_details.php?id=17 | 2017-09-23T19:58:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818689775.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20170923194310-20170923214310-00117.warc.gz | 0.969801 | 206 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__31673800 | en | - 24 Apr
Anti-Bullying Mission Statement
SIBS school is a place where everyone feels safe and accepted and has a sense of belonging. Bullying will never be tolerated here. School personnel, students, parents and the community will work in collaboration to prevent all forms of bullying through education and the establishment and maintenance of policies and programs designed to eradicate bullying.
The role of the school is to provide an appropriate education for all its pupils. A stable, secure learning environment is an essential requirement to achieve this goal. Bullying behavior, by its very nature, undermines and dilutes the quality of education.
At SIBS, school-based bullying is not tolerated and students involved in bullying incidents will be positively and firmly addressed through a range of school-based discipline, and strategies through which all members of the school are enabled to act effectively in dealing with this behavior.
Parents and pupils have a particularly important role and responsibility in helping and working with the school to prevent and address school-based bullying behavior.Go back | sociology |
http://speakgreekinmarch.com/welcome-to-speak-greek-in-march-2016/ | 2018-12-15T15:30:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376826892.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20181215152912-20181215174912-00492.warc.gz | 0.956302 | 843 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__138187205 | en | The retention of our language in the Diaspora needs constant support, or otherwise it runs the risk of succumbing to the pressures of globalisation and assimilation to the dominant culture and language. There are many reasons for this, including the prevalence of intermarriage and the preference and ease for children born in Australia to become monolingual, speaking only English, the lingua franca of our adopted country.
“Furthermore, our school system that teaches Greek as a second language, needs new ideas and the ongoing support of the community in order to make the learning of Greek attractive to our youth.” Mr Zafiropoulos continued.
The Committee chose March for the campaign for a number of reasons. March incorporates a plethora of Greek cultural activities, it is the beginning of the school year, includes the celebration of the Greek National Day and the Antipodes festival. Of course, choosing one month for the campaign is only a marketing technique, as the objective of the organising Committee is to encourage and promote the speaking of Greek throughout the year.
For the 2016 campaign, an exciting concept had been developed to ensure a heightened interest on a daily basis on the campaign’s goals. We had identified 31 themes, one for each day of the month. The themes varied from simple topics like the “alphabet”, “arithmetic” and “grammar” to “philosophy”, “politics”, “economics”, “the Olympics” and “mythology” to name a few. All the themes chosen, are English words, which have their origin in the Greek language. People with expertise in any of the themes were invited to contribute brief content in the form of text, pictures, video or sound for inclusion in the website. These themes had been strategically placed on specific days to reflect the historical significance or appropriateness of the theme. For example, the “history” theme was on 25th March, Greek Independence Day; the “philosophy” theme was on 7 March, Aristotle’s death in 322BC and the “theatre” theme was on 20 March, which is the International Theatre Day for Children.
While the campaign originated in Melbourne, it is quickly spreading to other parts of Australia, particularly Perth and Canberra, as well as overseas. The aspiration of the organising Committee is that the campaign becomes embraced not only by the Hellenic Diaspora, but also by other minority communities in Australia.
In 2017 the thematic approach, which proved very successful in 2016 was again adopted, however instead of a word for each day of March, a country from the Hellenic diaspora was chosen, covering all 5 continents. SBS Radio has been approaching relevant people (community leaders, teachers, Greek Orthodox priests, academics etc.) in each of the 31 countries. Every day of March the Greek language daily programs of Australia’s national multicultural broadcaster will include a special segment, incorporating interviews about the Hellenic migration to each country covered, the history of settlement, the activities of the local Greek community, any accomplishments by particular individuals in politics, business, industry, the arts, sport etc. Particular emphasis will be given in these interviews to the retention of the Greek language and culture in the country chosen for that day of March. Of course, as it would be expected there are countries with large Greek populations, which have advanced facilities for the maintenance of the Greek culture and language. However, there are a number of countries, in which the Hellenic identity may be struggling to survive because of the small Greek migrant populations.
Our purpose is to make a broad assessment of the extent to which the Greek language has survived in the Hellenic diaspora and to establish a network of the 31 communities and a movement of collaboration with the aim of promoting the Greek language globally. In future, additional countries of the Hellenic diaspora will be invited to join the network.
For further information and if you would like tohelp us spread the “Speak Greek In March” message please contact us. | sociology |
https://electrictigertattoo.com/why-are-tattoos-popular-nowadays-a-simple-guide/ | 2023-11-28T15:47:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679099892.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20231128151412-20231128181412-00741.warc.gz | 0.970568 | 618 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__143866758 | en | Tattoos are popular because they can be a time capsule that documents your identity. Many people crave a sense of stability and limitlessness, and anchor tattoos are popular due to their symbolism and location.
Tattooing is a form of self-expression and an essential aspect of modern culture. In the past, many people were ashamed to get a tattoo because of its association with counter-cultural groups or people who did not fit in with the majority culture. However, tattooing has become increasingly popular among people of all ages and genders, and it is no longer only adults who get San Diego tattoos. Even teenagers are getting tattoos to express themselves, with their parent’s and guardians’ permission!
Things to Know About Tattoos
Self-expression is one of the reasons tattoos are so popular nowadays. Regardless of where the ink is placed on the body, tattoos can impact one’s life. They can be hidden and used to make a statement about oneself. Tattoos can also cover up scars and make individuals feel more comfortable in their skin. In addition to this, tattoos can also be a form of medical treatment, as they can be used to cover scars.
Self-expression is an art form and is an increasingly popular choice in modern society. Many people choose their designs based on cultural, religious, or personal traditions. Today, there are a wide variety of options available for tattoos. The possibilities are endless.
In addition to their artistic value, San Diego tattoos are often highly subjective and can be complex or straightforward. Some people choose tattoos as a form of self-expression. Others do so as a symbol of their identity. Tattoos can be self-designed, showcasing someone else’s work, or representing a specific event. While tattoos are popular amongst people of all ages and backgrounds, they do not necessarily have a personal meaning.
Tattooing has become one of the most popular forms of self-expression in contemporary society. While tattoos have historically served as talismans, these days, tattoos are popular to express individuality and self-expression. Thousands of people have embraced iconic tattoos that are instantly recognizable. Tattoos have also evolved from traditional American tattoos to custom Japanese sleeves to complete body works of intricate art.
People often wear body art to make themselves feel more confident and show off their creativity. In addition to tattoos, body art can take the form of other less permanent procedures, such as hair dyeing and piercings. In addition, people often dye their hair in unusual and unique colors as a form of self-expression. Hair dyeing is a common and inexpensive method of body art. It is not considered protected speech, but it is widely accepted.
While body art is widely accepted as self-expression, some individuals may not be as open about their choices. Tattoos, for example, have long been associated with gang activity and criminality in society. Yet today, some communities are embracing tattooing as a form of self-expression. Contact (619) 241-2920 for more information. | sociology |
http://www.childrenscouncil.go.ke/29-upcoming-events/211-upcoming-event-day-of-the-african-child-9th-june-2016.html | 2017-04-24T07:16:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119120.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00459-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.920344 | 359 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__158844056 | en | The National Council for Children's Services (NCCS) is a semi-autonomous government agency (SAGA) established under Section 30 of the Children Act 2001 to exercise general supervision and control over the planning, financing and co-ordination of child rights and welfare activities and to advise the Government on all aspects thereof. It is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal. The NCCS was inaugurated on the 27th September 2002.
"To be a vibrant agency in the realization and protection of the rights and welfare of children for national prosperity"
To formulate policies, develop plans, monitor, coordinate and mobilize resources for the implementation, realization and safeguarding of the rights and welfare of the child.
To exercise general supervision and control over the planning, financing and coordination of child rights and welfare activities and to advice the Government on all aspects thereof.
"Our children our responsibility"
"A person's a person, no matter how small."
— Dr. Seuss
"Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them."
— Lady Bird Johnson, Former First Lady of the United States
"Children must be taught how to think, not what to think."
— Margaret Mead, cultural anthropologist
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."
— Frederick Douglass, abolitionist and statesman
"We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today"
— Stacia Tauscher
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
— Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa | sociology |
https://blog.seahorsere.com/2017/02/ | 2022-12-05T01:27:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711001.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20221205000525-20221205030525-00209.warc.gz | 0.954162 | 156 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__102781398 | en | Portland, Ore., city council members want to put a stop to landlords sticking renters with higher rents.
Last week, City Council members approved a “relocation assistance” bill that is raising eyebrows of landlords across the country. Here’s what the new bill does: If a landlord raises the rent by more than 10 percent of a renter — and doing so would force the renter to have to move — the landlord will have to pay the tenant between $2,900 to $4,500 in moving fees. The amount they pay the renter is dependent on the size of the original lease. Council members say that amount would be sufficient then to not only cover average moving costs but also the first and last months’ rent and a security deposit. | sociology |
http://oregon.walmartcommunity.com/2011/01/24/the-salvation-armys-lighthouse-shelterreceives-a-40000-grant-award-from-the-walmart-foundation/ | 2015-07-03T17:16:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375096208.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031816-00064-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.934313 | 528 | CC-MAIN-2015-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-27__0__149079226 | en | Grant supports significant upgrade to 50-year-old shelter serving the homeless population in Marion and Polk Counties, 365 days a year
Salem, OR – The Salvation Army, Marion/Polk Counties received a $40,000 contribution from the Walmart Foundation State Giving Council to assist with Shelter Upgrades. The grant will work to provide a new six burner stove for the Shelter kitchen, two commercial-sized washers and dryers, more than 70 mattresses, 35 bed frames and 35 steel storage lockers for residents.
“This grant came at just the right time and will help make necessary improvements in our facility,” said Tim Engstrom, Social Service Director for The Salvation Army. Martha, the resident laundry manager states, “the new washers and driers have made such an improvement in so many ways – it takes less time for each cycle, clothes are coming out really clean and resident satisfaction has increased.”
The grant will be presented to The Salvation Army on Jan. 18, 2011 at the Shelter location at 1901 Front Street NE. The Salem Lighthouse Salvation Army, a full-service shelter, has been serving those in need in Salem and the surrounding communities since 1885. Its mission is to assist the homeless without discrimination, and to guide them back into a more productive life. The Lighthouse Shelter accomplishes this mission by providing housing, meals and the opportunity to establish independent living skills in an environment of safety, security, hope and help.
“The Walmart Foundation is pleased to present the Salvation Army with this grant that will provide some of the most needy Salem-area residents with access to basic life essentials,” said Matti Havener, Walmart regional general manager for its stores in Oregon and Washington. “Our hope is that the new commodities will help these individuals lead healthier, productive lives.”
The contribution to the Lighthouse Lodge was made possible through the Walmart Foundation’s Oregon State Giving Program. Through this program, the Walmart Foundation supports organizations that create opportunities so people can live better. The Walmart Foundation State Giving Program strives to award grants that have a long-lasting, positive impact on communities across the U.S.
In 2010, Walmart stores, Sam’s Club locations and the Walmart Foundation gave more than $2.5 million in cash and in-kind donations to local organizations in the communities they serve in the state of Oregon. Through additional funds donated by customers, and Walmart and Sam’s Club associates throughout the state, the retailer’s contributions in Oregon totaled more than $3.0 million. | sociology |
http://www.yiddishweb.com/cultural-agenda/ | 2018-09-23T03:43:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267158958.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20180923020407-20180923040807-00262.warc.gz | 0.919302 | 186 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__157304683 | en | The Paris Yiddish Center promotes the dissemination of Yiddish culture in France and in Europe and the preservation of its heritage. It supports Yiddish as a language of culture and encourages its learning among the broad public.
A secular, open and welcoming institution, the Paris Yiddish Center offers :
– the largest Yiddish library in Europe (the Medem Library), including vast video and music collections,
– language courses for all levels, literary seminars and a summer university,
– art workshops (theater, singing, poetry, cinema, folk dance, klezmer music etc.),
– activities for children (language courses, choir, drawing workshop, performances for children and holiday activities),
– reading and conversation groups in Yiddish,
– various activities in French and in Yiddish (exhibitions, performances, film screenings and lectures),
– a bookstore and a café. | sociology |
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