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COVID restrictions have negatively affected our school culture and mental health
Niko Malhotra
As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Williams experience has been fundamentally changed by the social restrictions imposed by the administration on our community. For many students, the strong communal bond idealized in admissions materials and alumni anecdotes were some of the main reasons why we were drawn to Williams. However, the personal and intimate Williams culture of pre-COVID times has been replaced with widespread feelings of isolation under the public health regime. COVID eradication has supplanted education and fostering community as the primary goal of our institution.
While listening to Williams alumni relate their experiences at the College during my Winter Study class, it became incredibly clear how Williams' public health measures have isolated us from one another and weakened the bonds that used to define the Williams culture. I have come to understand that these connections are forged from quick interactions before the beginning of class, informal conversations in Sawyer, and friendly banter in dorm hallways. However, we are being robbed of these intimate personal connections that are essential to forming a community — forced to recede behind our face coverings and bunker down in the isolation of our rooms.
The most detrimental change in the Williams community is how fear has replaced trust as the dominant sentiment on campus. When students deviate from overly-restrictive public health policies, we devolve into an environment of secrecy. Peers are perceived as potential snitches and faculty and staff are made out to be COVID police. Student leaders such as Junior Advisors (JAs) and team captains have had to take on the burden of enforcing masking and COVID rules, engendering distrust among the campus communities in which they serve. COVID eradication policies lead us to turn against one another.
Forcing young people into endless social isolation has drastic consequences. Our country is now facing a widespread youth mental health crisis. College administrators across the nation are struggling to respond to the rapid increase in demand for mental health services among students as a result of their COVID policies. Nevertheless, the Williams administration refuses to significantly change its policies despite the direct link between its social restrictions and the mental health challenges facing its students. Our struggle is rendered a necessary cost in the battle against COVID.
But when two weeks become three months, which become three years, how can we retain hope for a better future that not even vaccination can ensure? When administrators impose antigen testing requirements contrary to the Center for Disease Control's updated quarantine guidance and recommend scientifically unsupported outdoor masking, how can we maintain confidence in Williams' public health policies? When students were expected to eat 42 straight meals alone for the first two weeks of Winter Study because of a prohibition on indoor unmasked interactions, how are we expected to happily comply in the vein of "protecting the community?"
Well, I don't follow the rules and neither should you. My heart sinks for those who follow the rules for the sake of following the rules — like the students who asked Jim Reische if they had to wear a mask in the shower — rather than whether they believe the rules make any sense. We have been told over and over to sacrifice for the greater good, but what are we sacrificing for? The unvaccinated who won't protect themselves?
Proponents of COVID restrictions in perpetuity argue that we must permanently alter our lives to protect the vulnerable such as the elderly or immunocompromised. However, they ignore how pharmaceutical innovations in vaccines and antiviral treatments like Paxlavoid and Molnupiravir drastically mitigate risk from COVID. Like the flu, eliminating all risk from COVID is impossible, but we cannot ignore the unacceptable social harms, especially on children and young people, created by restrictive COVID policies.
There will be no end to COVID; it is endemic and will be with us for the rest of our lifetimes. However, we cannot accept that there will be no end to the public health tyranny that governs every aspect of our lives at Williams. Williams' micromanagement of college students' social behaviors is incredibly frustrating, as all students cannot have unmasked social interactions in dorms, with the exception of their own private common room and bathroom. While our fully vaccinated community must hunker down under repressive restrictions, any individual in Berkshire County, regardless of vaccination status, can walk into Walmart unmasked, go to a crowded bar, or throw a large house party. If our state and municipal government does not prohibit these activities, why does Williams believe it necessary to transform itself into a public health enforcer? With few looking out for our interests, we as students must take action to protect the essence of Williams, the strength of its community, before it slips away from us.
To restore the culture of pre-COVID times, Williams must abandon its predominant focus on COVID eradication and recenter its goals around providing a rigorous education and fostering a unified community. Trusting vaccinated individuals to evaluate their own risks and make responsible decisions is paramount for strengthening our community ties and emerging from the isolation and internal tensions that define our current experience. Instead of dictating the social behaviors of its fully vaccinated student body, Williams must focus on the well-being of its students, which the College has neglected throughout its response to the pandemic.
Niko Malhotra, Staff Columnist
Niko Malhotra '24 is a prospective political science major from Falmouth, Maine. He is a staff columnist for the opinions section, and was previously...


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The Home app gives all your HomeKit accessories a default icon whenever you add them. Did you know, there are other icons you can choose from?
Check out this quick tip in our hands-on video.
Now all accessory types have multiple icons. Sensors, fans, and many others are all locked in to only a single option.
There are two primary accessories that give you options to choose between.
The first are outlets. An outlet could be one of three things. A plain outlet, a light, or a fan. When you choose what type of device it is, it will update with the appropriate icon.
The fan is especially cool as this icon is actually animated. When the fan is on, it rotates, and when off, it loses its color and sits motionless.
The second type of icon that can be changed is a light.
There are so many different types of lights in one's home, so Apple gives you four choices to choose between. A bulb (which is the default), a floor lamp, a ceiling mounted lamp, and a table lamp.
1) 3D Touch on a light accessory in the Home app, and tap Details in the bottom right corner.
2) Now tap where you see the icon, highlighted by a yellow border.
3) Choose your new icon.
These icons do a decent job of representing most types of lights in one's home, though they aren't completely inclusive. Right now, icons are limited, though there is clearly some configurability available for those who want it.
In the future, there are two things I'd like to see.
First, more icon choices for other accessory types. Fans could be ceiling or freestanding fans. Contact sensors could be on doors or windows.
Secondly, it would be great to perhaps add new icons yourself. Or allow third party apps to include their own that could appear in the Home app.
Just by changing up the icons for the lights you have already makes it quicker and easier to see the light you are looking for when in the Home app.
If you are interested in more HomeKit tips, be sure to check out our new series on HomeKit automation!


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Endometriosis – Mapping A Path To Treatment
Sarah Stacey
Endometriosis affects around 1.5 million women in the UK and between 30 to 50% of those may experience infertility, according to the charity Endometriosis UK. This chronic and often debilitating condition can have a devastating impact on all aspects of life but since I started writing about health in the early 1990s, the average diagnosis time has been – as it is now – about eight years.
The problems occur when cells similar to the ones in the womb lining appear in other places in the body. With each menstrual cycle, these cells react in the same way as the ones in the womb, building up and then breaking down and bleeding. But these cells have no way out, which can cause inflammation, pain and the formation of scar tissue (also known as adhesions), where the womb (uterus, ovaries and bowel can all stick together.
The two main problems that send sufferers to their GP are infertility and pain. Pelvic pain, painful periods, pain during or after sex, painful bowel /bladder movements, pain mid cycle (due to ovulation), back pain, leg pain… Many of the symptoms of endometriosis are to do with pain, according to a chart on the excellent Endometriosis UK website. Not surprisingly, sufferers may feel depressed and isolated, as well as tired and lacking in energy.
https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/endometriosis-symptoms
A new inquiry for the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Endometriosis, where over 10,000 people with endometriosis were interviewed, found that 58% visited their GP more than ten times because of their symptoms before getting a diagnosis, 43% visited doctors in hospital over five times and 53% visited A&E. Fewer than one in five knew they were seen at a specialist centre. Only one in ten was offered psychological support, although they would all have liked to have access to this.
Although there is no cure for endometriosis there are effective treatment options to reduce the severity of symptoms, including pain relief, hormone treatment and surgery. 'No two patients have the same requirements but a good multidisciplinary team can devise an individual treatment plan that can make a huge difference,' says Michael Dooley. If a patient also wants to get pregnant, fertility treatment can be integrated with the plan, he adds.
However, effective treatment is helped by an accurate diagnosis and, as the inquiry found, this can take years. The main problem according to consultant gynaecologist Michael Dooley of The Poundbury Clinic is that the first diagnostic tool is a trans vaginal scan, which may not be accurate (for instance, it may miss spots of endometriosis) and/or may not be accurately interpreted.
Also the symptoms may be confused with a range of other conditions, for instance a urinary tract infection or pelvic inflammatory disease.
www.thepoundburyclinic.co.uk
Some patients may be referred to hospital for a laparoscopy (a telescope in the abdomen under general anaesthetic) to investigate further. But that may miss small, hidden or inactive areas of endometriosis if the scar tissue is hiding in the bowel, bladder or actually in the muscle of the womb (that last is called adenomyosis). It can even have migrated elsewhere in the body, including the lungs. One patient had a patch in her nose. (Possibly transferred after she had replaced a tampon and then touched her nose.)
Throughout all this, the years are ticking by. The patient may not be receiving effective pain management pain and, for those who have fertility concerns, the likelihood of conception is waning. The APPG is calling for the UK Governments to commit to reducing average diagnosis times with a target of four years or less by 2025, and a year or less by 2030.
The APPG also calls for the NICE* Guideline on Endometriosis Treatment and Management to be implemented; shockingly, it was adopted nationwide in 2017 but not implemented. (*National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)
Additionally, the APPG points out that up to 10 per cent of those with endometriosis have the disease outside the pelvic cavity, which the Guideline does not cover. It is calling for NICE 'to ensure that care pathways for all locations of endometriosis are developed and implemented, starting with thoracic endometriosis [in the lungs]'.
But lets go back to those statistics of how many appointments it takes for many patients to get a diagnosis. Many patients interviewed for the inquiry thought severe period pain was normal. Some patients were told their symptoms were down to anxiety or a panic attack. Others were investigated for appendicitis, urinary tract infections, kidney infections etc. One patient was told that her experience of pain during sex had triggered repressed memories of sexual assault.
To patients who have these symptoms but feel they are not receiving effective treatment, Michael Dooley emphasises that 'there is help available so don't give up. Talk to the Endometriosis Society. Ask for a second opinion. There are specialist endometriosis centres that provide a team approach including experts in pain relief, nutritionists and counsellors and can really help transform the lives of patients.'

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bar·bar·ic bär-ˈber-ik
-ˈba-rik
Synonyms of barbaric
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a group of people who are alien to another land, culture, or people and who are usually believed to be inferior : of, relating to, or characteristic of barbarians
: possessing or characteristic of a cultural level more complex than primitive (see primitive entry 1 sense 2c) culture but less sophisticated than advanced civilization (see civilization sense 1a)
: marked by a lack of restraint : wild
a barbaric use of color
: having a bizarre, primitive, or unsophisticated quality
… I sound my barbaric yawp …— Walt Whitman
the tangled, loose barbaric magnificence of the Elizabethan drama— Think
: barbarous sense 3
barbaric crimes
barbarically
bär-ˈber-i-k(ə-)lē
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atrocious
barbarous
butcherly
fiendish
inhuman
inhumane
wanton
Barbaric tribes invaded the area. His table manners are barbaric. They considered the custom barbaric. The treatment of the prisoners was positively barbaric.
Recent Examples on the Web The protest would be against the extremes of the almost barbaric activity of the humans. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Jan. 2023 Fortunately, there have been some initiatives and advocacy that have eliminated the barbaric practice of shackling. — Maggie Freleng, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2023 The biggest armed conflict in Europe since the Second World War rages on as Russia, with barbaric intensity and kamikaze drones, seeks to eviscerate its neighbor Ukraine. — Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2022 Electroconvulsive therapy is often portrayed as a barbaric, brain-destroying practice. — Kate Golembiewski, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022 Head engaged in some of the most barbaric violence during the Capitol riot, repeatedly assaulting police officers who were guarding a tunnel on the Lower West Terrace, according to prosecutors. — Michael Kunzelman, ajc, 28 Oct. 2022 In contrast, the fact that women in Saudi Arabia are effectively rendered property of their male relatives is barbaric, but not objectionable enough that it must be eliminated through force. — Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2011 That illusion was shattered as the villains, Na'vi bodies imbued with the memories of dead U.S. Marines, allied with a crew of human whalers from New Zealand (?) to hunt the tulkun in such barbaric fashion as to draw Sully out of hiding. — Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2022 There can never be too many movies, documentaries or films showing the barbaric truth of slavery, a subject White-supremacists have tried to wash out of history. — Deneen L. Brown, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2022 See More
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Lincoln's Secret Visit Focus of Civil War Talk
GCC's Civil War Lecture Series Features Two Upcoming Speakers
Batavia, NY- Joyce Thompson-Hovey of Pavilion considers herself a bit of a history detective. On Wednesday, November 6, 2013 the retired Attica Middle School teacher will share the results of her sleuthing when she presents "Lincoln's Secret Visit" at Genesee Community College. The talk begins at 7 p.m. in Room T102 of the Conable Technology Building on the Batavia campus. It's part of GCC's ongoing Civil War Initiative, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the War that shaped our nation.
Thompson-Hovey spent forty years teaching. When she retired in 2011 she further pursued her interest in the Civil War and began studying a little-known book written in the 1970s by Ida Hoyt Chamberlain, a well-traveled playwright and concert pianist from Genesee County. Chamberlain's self-published book "Lincoln's Fifteen Lost Hours," chronicles events of February 17-18, 1861. In it, she posits that the president, during his inaugural journey to Washington, D.C., left a Buffalo hotel and headed to the town of Alexander, where he spent the night at the McLoskey Mansion on Route 20. Phillip McLoskey was Chamberlain's great-great grandfather.
Are the details of the book fact or fiction, or maybe a little of both? Visitors can decide for themselves, based on the evidence Thompson-Hovey will share. "I have disproved much of the information about family members in her account," Thomspon-Hovey has written. "But there is other material indicating the Lincoln visit could have happened."
On Wednesday, December 4, 2013, former Medina mayor Adam Tabelski will speak about "Copperheads, Carnage, and Campaigns." His talk begins at 7 p.m. in Room T119 of the Conable Technology Building on the Batavia campus. Tabelski is a past president of the Medina Historical Society and has a Master's Degree in Public History. He served as honorary chairman of the Civil War Encampment last April at GCC's Medina Campus Center.
The recent film "Copperhead" focuses on a fictional upstate New York farmer who wanted peace above all else. Tabelski explores the real, and very tumultuous, history of politicians and citizens whose beliefs ran counter to the prevailing sentiment of preserving the Union, and freeing the slaves at all costs. He'll also examine New York City's violent reaction to the 1863 draft, and the great stakes of the 1864 presidential election.
For more information, go to the Civil War Initiative website (http://civilwaratgcc.wordpress.com) or contact Marketing Communications Associate Director Donna Rae Sutherland at (585) 343-0055 ext. 6616, or via email: dsutherland@genesee.edu.
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Home European History Agustina de Aragon: The Spanish Joan of Arc
Agustina de Aragon: The Spanish Joan of Arc
Agustina de Aragón
Known as Agustina de Aragón, Agustina Raimunda María Saragosa Doménech was a heroine of Spain against the invading forces of Napoleon.
Agustina was only 22 when she rallied the Spanish defenders at the besieged city of Zaragoza , in the region of Aragón, which was under French attack.
It is not exactly known where or when she was born. The most accepted place is the small city of Reus, in the in the northeastern Spanish province of Tarragona, and the probable date is March 4, 1786.
Something of a rebellious child and a tomboy in her early teens, Agustina liked to be around soldiers. She might have been pregnant when she married Juan Roca Vilaseca, a Corporal in an artillery unit, at age 16 or 17. They had a son, Eugenio.
Napoleon Invades the Iberian Peninsula
In 1807 King Charles IV, allowed the French army to cross Spain on their way to invade Portugal, setting off what is known as the Peninsular War. Little did Charles know that within a year, he would be deposed, his son Ferdinand would be placed in the throne and then Napoleon would do away with both. The French emperor then would select his brother Joseph to rule Spain.
The Spanish population, however, had other ideas. The people joined what was left of the army and began a fierce resistance to the invaders.
With the beginning of the war, Vilaseca was called to duty and Agustina, like many wives did at the time, followed him. They ended up in Zaragoza.
Zaragoza Under Siege
The French troops, however, took rapidly over most of northern Spain. By mid 1808, they were at the gates of Zaragoza, one of the few cities not in their hands.
The city, which had know 450 years of peace, was defended by a unit of less than 1,000 officers and troops under the command of José Rebolledo de Palafox, Duke of Zaragoza.
On June 15 , the French began bombarding the city. The defenses were not yet finished and they were somewhat completed under fire.
Even though the siege was not one of the most effective attacks ever by the Grande Armée, the French managed to break the Spanish defenses by the Portillo Gate on July 2.
That was when Agustina, who like other women was bringing munitions, water and food to the defenders, sprung into action. When a grenade wounded or killed the men working heavy cannon, she ran through the bullets, the dead and the wounded and fired the gun on the advancing French troops. Her actions inspired the rest of the area defenders who then forced the French to withdraw.
Palafox, whose actions were as heroic as hers, recommended Agustina for the army. She got a Royal appointment as a gunner and received a small salary. After these events, she was also known as La Artillera (The Gunner).
The Fall of Zaragoza
But Napoleon's men did not give up. Two months later they resumed the attack , this time better organized and Zaragoza fell on December 21, 1808.
Like many other defenders, Agustina was suffering from typhoid fever but fought to the end. She ended up a prisoner and had to watch as her son died of fatigue and sickness.
Later on, she manages to escape and in 1809., after the fall of the city, is promote to Alférez (Second Lieutenant).
Agustina's Fight Continues
Free again to fight, she joined a guerilla band that operated in the area of La Mancha.
Once the Duke of Wellington and the British helped the Portuguese get rid of the French, they moved into Spain. The Spanish Joan of Arc, became an officer in the allied forces under Wellington.
In the crucial Battle of Vitoria on June 21, 1813, which broke the French Army, Agustina, now a captain commanded a battery of cannons.
Such was the woman's fame during this time that Francisco de Goya immortalized her in The Disaster of War and Lord Byron devoted many verses to her.
Later Life and Death
Widowed at 37 – Vilaseca died after the war – she married Juan Cobos Belchite, a medical doctor, and moved to Seville. They had a daughter named Carlota.
In 1847, she moved, with Carlota and her husband, , to the Spanish North African city of Ceuta, where she would die on May 29, 1857 at the age of 71. Agustina was buried in Ceuta and 13 years later her remains were translated to Zaragoza.
Her widower was given the title Baron of Cobos de Belchite, a hereditary title.
La Guerra de la Independencia Espanola – Agustina de Aragon
Charles Richard Laughn – Siege of Zaragoza -European Magazine and London Review
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Allen E. Lumpkin, age 73, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2018, after a long illness with cancer. He was born and raised in Danville, VA, the son of the late Elsworth and Eunice Lumpkin. Allen attended George Washington High School in Danville, Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, and Thomas Dale High School in Chester. He graduated from VCU/MCV School of Pharmacy in 1977. Allen served four years in the U. S. Air Force; twelve months were served in Vietnam. In 1971 Allen married Janice Hall in Eureka Baptist Church. In 1998 he purchased Charlotte Drug Company where he served as a Pharmacist until his illness. He is survived by Janice; his son, Brandon E. Lumpkin (Candi); and his granddaughter, Gemma.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 19, 2018, in Eureka Baptist church, Keysville, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, on Thursday, October 18, 2018, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Eureka Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or TPAC 471 Nollie Road, Phenix, VA 23959. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home Keysville, VA, is serving the family.
The nicest man. We,always laughed. Im going to miss him.
RIP Allen. You were loved by so many.
Our heartfelt sympathy to Janice, Brandon, Candi and Gemma. May the Lord see you through your grief and bring you comfort knowing Allen rests in peace and without pain and he is with the spirits of his loved ones. He will be forever missed and loved by his family and friends. May God bless each one of you and help you heal. Thinking of and praying for you with our deepest sympathy and love.
I was very sorry to hear about Allen. He was one of the nicest people you would ever meet. He always had a smile on his face where ever you saw him. He was one of our customers at Douglas Auto and he will be missed very much.
My thoughts and prayers are with Janice, Brandon and family.
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Justified – serial telewizyjny oparty na powieści Elemore'a Leonarda opowiadający o Raylanie Givensie – amerykańskim szeryfie federalnym. Akcja serialu toczy się w Kentucky.

Swoją premierę miał 16 marca 2010 roku w amerykańskiej stacji telewizyjnej FX oraz kanadyjskiej – Super Channel. Premierowy odcinek serialu został wyemitowany w Polsce 5 października 2011 na kanale AXN

Opis
Zastępca szeryfa Raylan Givens jest staroświeckim pracownikiem służb specjalnych, wykonywający swój zawód bez skrupułów. Doprowadza to go do strzelaniny w Miami, przez co zostaje odesłany do swojej rodzinnej miejscowości w Kentucky, gdzie spotyka dawnych wrogów oraz przyjaciół.

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 Timothy Olyphant jako Raylan Givens
 Nick Searcy jako Art Mullen
 Erica Tazel jako Rachel Brooks
 Jacob Pitts jako Tim Gutterson
 Joelle Carter jako Ava Crowder
 Natalie Zea jako Winona Hawkins
 Walton Goggins jako Boyd Crowder

Drugoplanowe role
 Raymond J. Barry jako Arlo Givens (sezony 1– )
 David Meunier jako Johnny Crowder (sezony 1– )
 Damon Herriman jako Dewey Crowe (sezony 1– )
 Jere Burns jako Wynn Duffy (sezony 1– )
 M.C. Gainey jako Bo Crowder (sezon 1)
 Brent Sexton jako szeryf Hunter Mosley (sezon 1)
 Linda Gehringer jako Helen Givens (sezony 1–3)
 William Ragsdale jako Gary Hawkins (sezony 1–3)
 Kevin Rankin jako Derek 'Devil' Lennox (sezony 1-3)
 Steven Flynn jako Emmitt Arnett (Season 1-3)
 Kaitlyn Dever jako Loretta McCready (sezony 2– )
 Jim Beaver jako Sheriff Shelby (sezony 2– )
 Abby Miller jako Ellen May (sezony 2– )
 Jeremy Davies jako Dickie Bennett (sezony 2–3)
 Margo Martindale jako Mags Bennett (sezon 2)
 Joseph Lyle Taylor jako Doyle Bennett (sezon 2)
 Brad William Henke jako Coover Bennett (sezon 2)
 Peter Murnik jako State Trooper Tom Bergen (sezony 2–3)
 James LeGros jako Wade Messer (sezony 2-3)
 Mykelti Williamson jako Ellstin Limehouse (sezon 3– )
 Neal McDonougn jako Robert Quarles (sezon 3)
 Brendan McCarthy jako Tanner Dodd (sezon 3)
 Demetrius Grosse jako Errol (sezon 3)
 William Mapother jako Delroy (sezon 3)
 Todd Stashwick jako Ash Murphy (sezon 3)
 Jenn Lyon jako Lindsey Salazar (sezony 3-4)
 Ron Eldard jako Colton Rhodes (sezon 4)
 Joe Mazzello jako Billy St. Cyr (sezon 4)
 Patton Oswalt jako Constable Bob Sweeney (sezon 4)

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Seriale telewizyjne emitowane od 2010
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10 Apps That Protect Your Security
With mobile devices becoming the go to device for internet access, we have to address some of the issues that our computers have dealt with in the past: viruses and security threats. The big problem with this is not that many people have security in mind when they whip out their phone.
It's just a phone after all so why bothering hacking it right?
Not necessarily. After all, technology has grown so much we use our phone for everything. From making payments to storing all kinds of data like banking info, credit card numbers, and our entire identity. As such, hackers have grown as well in recent years too.
Because of this sensitive information, it's up to us to protect it. Fortunately app makers for Apple and Android phones are a step ahead and have created some helpful apps to help protect your security against hackers.
Best of all, the apps I'll be suggesting are free so go ahead and pick which one suits your fancy.
For Apple: Avira Mobile Security
Avira Mobile Security is a security app developed and designed by Avira. It has all kinds of security features that protect you from all kinds of attacks such as phishing amongst others.
What's also neat about this app is that it works similarly to Find My iPhone as well in that you can track lost devices as well as perform various operations like data erase and device tracking. Here's a general run down of what the app can do:
It's a security app you can get that offers web protection. This is the app behind protecting you from phishing sites. If it's unsafe, the app will warn you it's unsafe.
The app will notify you if there are any threats or attempts that may impact your identity being revealed.
It can help protect your device in the event that it's lost or stolen. You can also use this feature to track your device's location too.
Most important is the free antivirus. This will protect you from all kinds of malicious programs that try to attach to your phone.
For Android: Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus
Kaspersky is one of Android's top security app and it sets a high bar. By far it's one of the best out there for Androids for various reasons. Its free version manually scans your apps for viruses and malware.
The only catch to this particular app is there is a premium version which offers even more features. I'd say the upgrade is worth it as the premium features provide real-time protection, anti-phishing, anti-theft, as well as an app locker to protect your apps too.
It's a shame a lot of the security features are locked behind a premium version, however you can access those features for 30 days via a free trial.
Some other key features the app can provide are:
Call filters which will allow you to block unwanted and spam calls.
Has a find my phone function for tracking.
Will check all your apps in the background for any malware or viruses.
Provides a solid protection against everything viruses, trojans, and malware.
For Android: Avast Mobile Security
One other alternative is Avast Mobile Security. Avast over the years has protected so many users all across the globe and on several platforms and clearly it's doing a good job.
It's also easy to use this app as with a single tap of a button, the app will begin scanning for viruses, infected apps, and trojans. It also provides complete protection against many viruses and spyware automatically.
The free version of this app is more robust than Kaspersky. It provides all around protection against any kind of virus or other threats among other things.
The in-app upgrades also feel like significant upgrades as well. Premium will remove ads and grant access to features like app locking, SIM security, camera trap, and more.
Other notable features are:
App insights telling you how much screen time is spent on certain apps.
Junk cleaner which will wipe cache and residual files.
A photo vault which secures photos from unwanted access.
A web shield protecting you while you're web browsing.
For Android: Bitdefender Antivirus Free
Another suitable contender for Android phones is Bitdefender Antivirus Free. Right out the door it offers protection against any major threat to your Android phone. It's also incredibly lightweight in terms of antivirus apps. That's because it uses cloud scanning technology which not only provides users with super-fast scanning, but also have it not take up much space. Compared to other apps, it's highly unlikely you'll see this app slow down your device or eat up your battery. You also get real-time protection and the ability to scan your installed apps for threats.
All of that is for free, however the paid version offers more to its users. You can get a 14 day free trial and see for yourself. The paid version overall provides malware scanning, account privacy, anti-theft, web security, and has an app locker too.
Other features of Bitdefender are:
Integrated VPN for accessing websites that are blocked.
Smart unlock which will unlock apps that are connected to a trusted Wi-fi connection.
Web protection which will scan for malware and adware while browsing.
Supports Android Wear devices.
For Apple: Find My iPhone
Believe it or not, but this app has a built in security features you may not have expected. This app is developed by Apple and is by default on every iPhone you get. As the name suggests, Find My iPhone is essentially a device tracking app which will allow you to locate your phone via the internet.
It might not be able to protect you from malware or other viruses but this is a good start if you need some protection. Not to mention it's easy to use the app.
Some other notable features are:
Play Sound which will play a sound at maximum volume to help you find where it is if your phone is nearby.
Lost Mode which can flag your device as either lost or stolen. Once this feature is on, it'll lock your device and protect your data.
Erase iPhone function which will erase all personal data and other information if your device can't be located.
For Apple: Wickr
If you need something more robust, one other option is Wickr. It's developed by a group in San Francisco who typically makes IM (instant messaging) applications. Wickr kind of envelops security with IM in that it offers protection but also serves as a secure network for you to contact people through. The only catch is you need other people to have the app as well.
But it's not that big of a sell though since the learning curve to this app isn't that steep. On top of that there isn't a requirement to make a Wickr account. This means they don't need an email address or a phone number. Even your address book is private to them and isn't stored on any of their servers.
It's definitely a unique app, but some other functions you might not have expected are:
– Every message you send is end-to-end encrypted. Wickr will never store or access messages you send without your permission.
– It does have an antivirus feature. Also there aren't any ads.
– This is one of the few apps on this list that both Android, Apple, and Linux can access.
For Android: Norton Security & Antivirus
Norton Security is a company that has been in the security business for years. Of course they'll have an app built for smartphone security as well.
For this particular version, it's actually pretty impressive. Even the free version is pretty good compared to other free security plans. Right out the door, this particular app more or less provides a 100% detection rate and will remove malware, viruses, or spyware on your Android device.
It'll also trigger an alarm in the event your phone is missing, remote lock a device to prevent data theft, and block unwanted calls or SMS.
The app obviously has a premium feature available but one thing to note is that Norton also has a few stand alone apps that offer some of those security features for free. Of note are the app locker and password manager which you can get access to via the Play Store.
All in all Norton is one of the most reliable security app around.
WiFi scanning to let you know about unsecured wi-fi connections.
Safe search capability which will flag unsafe websites during browsing.
Call blocking which shuts down unwanted calls and spam.
Sneak Peek which allows you to take photographs and lets you see if someone is accessing your device without your permission.
For Apple: Lookout – Security & Identity Theft Protection
Another app developed by another San Francisco-based security company, Lookout is a full fledged security app. Coincidentally, this app is also developed for both Android and iOS and offers a wide variety of features entirely for free.
Of note the app provides:
A system advisor which will alert you if your device is in danger or if your device is jailbroken.
Has a theft alert function which will send you an email with the location of where your device is in the event of it being lost or stolen.
Has a unique feature in social media watch. This feature will check your social media accounts for personal information security.
For Android: Sophos Mobile Security
Another big contender in the security industry is Sophos. In 2016, Sophos was the 2016 winner at the AV-TEST awards. This is impressive, especially since the company is a independent IT security institute.
As you'd expect, the company has a fantastic and free security app. It's ad-free and provides numerous features. Features such as malware protection, theft protection, app locking, and even a security advisor.
This security advisor will give you tips on how you can improve the security of your device, block callers, authentication and more.
Because of these amazing features, this app has over 1 million downloads and is a suitable contender to Norton's antivirus app.
Other key features to know about are:
Web filtering which will block malicious sites.
Protects your apps via passcode requirements.
WiFi security which will protect you from middlemen accessing your phone.
Call protection which blocks out spam.
For Apple: Pic Lock 3 Ultimate
The final security app I'll talk about is an app that has quite popular for various reasons. Pic Lock 3 Ultimate is mainly a security app to protect you from harmful threats. While it's specific, it hasn't stopped over 2.8 million users from downloading this app and using it in their daily lives. There are all kinds of security features worth looking over.
Among the many of them, the notable ones are:
An application locker which locks photos and video apps from unauthorized users.
Location tracker to help find your device should it get lost or stolen.
A surveillance system which will take a shot of the person in the event they input the passcode to your phone incorrectly.
Private browsing which allows you to browse any website privately similarly to functions that Google Chrome and Firefox have.
Try These Security Apps And Protect Yourself
Your security is your business and is your responsibility to protect yourself. This means being aware of what is out there that can compromise your security and taking preventative measures to stop it. Like I said before, these apps are all free to use so you can easily find some protection with little to no problem.
Take your pick, put the name in the respective app store and go and get it. It's always good to be safe.
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The Youth Ministry at Holy Innocents is designed to create a safe, inviting atmosphere where youth can feel free to be themselves while nurturing their faith. The mission of this ministry is to help build a strong, Christian foundation for our youth so they are prepared to lead a Christian life when they become independent adults.
Youth Work & Ministry initiatives at Holy Innocents seek to accompany and support 6th- 12th grade students and their families towards active lives of faith. Through practices of worship, prayer, community, hospitality, and mission, we at Holy Innocents aspire to be an inclusive community where young people come to a Christian understanding of themselves and God in the world.
At Holy Innocents we value the role that young people play in our community and offer many opportunities for them to engage in the life of our parish. Our young people lead busy and challenging lives, so our Youth Work & Ministry initiatives seek to walk alongside them every step of the way. We offer many holistic opportunities for fun, worship, community, and outreach to the wider community of Sandy Springs and beyond.
Middle School- The middle school students meet in the bean bag room in the Frost Youth Center from 10:15am-11:00am on Sunday mornings. During this time, the students learn about characters of the Old and New Testament through fun games, short video clips, and lots of discussion!
Middle school students come together once a month on the third Sunday of the month for fun and fellowship. These laid back meetings involve fun games, activities, and, of course, free dinner! Join us from 4-6:00PM in the Frost Youth Center and see what this fun time is all about!
The High schoolers come together on the first Friday of the month from 6-8:00PM to eat great food, hang out with friends, and relax after a stressful week at school. There is no curriculum involved during this event, just a laid-back time to be with friends and have some fun.
Once a month the middle and high school students have a fun, off-campus event that allows them to take a break from their stressful schedules and have some fun with friends! Some of these events include Six Flags Day, a trip to Uncle Shuck's Haunted Corn Maze, a toy drive for the Emmaus House, and much more! Check out the calendar below to see our upcoming events.
The youth group at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church believes in the need to carry out our faith through service. We offer several opportunities to give back to the community and would love for you to join us! Please contact Megan Petenbrink for details on service hours and for how you can get involved in giving back!
If you are interested in becoming an acolyte, please sign up by clicking HERE!


South Africa, 17 April 2019 -- As a fireplace manufacturer, Lancal Engineering has always believed in continuous innovation.
As a fireplace manufacturer, Lancal Engineering has always believed in continuous innovation. The company strives to deliver unique solutions to its customers something unique and functional at the same time. Established in 1989, the company has earned a name as a specialist in the manufacturing of custom fireplaces. The fireplace experts of Cape Town are also known for their unique range of braais and hand-built fireplaces.
• Braais – Lancal Engineering offers braais in four different forms – built in, free-standing, basic and super deluxe. A basic braai unit produced by the company includes a basic unit, a door, gather, tray and a stainless steel grid featuring filters. Their braais are manufactured to guarantee strength, prevent buckling and offer internal height-adjustability. The individual sections of the braai can be easily removed for cleaning and refurbishing purposes.
• Built-in Fireplaces – The enclosed built-in fireplaces are subtle and feature a decorative edging on three sides of the unit. Lancal Engineering offers a great selection of built-in fireplaces including hexagonal units, universal units, oblique or conical units and onyx units. All units include a grate, pan, flues and a cowl. They are available in various configurations like standard, double-sided etc.
• Free Standing Fireplaces – A freestanding unit is mounted on a pedestal that can be used as a wood storage bin too. The unit doesn't have any edging on it, as it is free standing and can also be moved easily. Lancal engineering manufactures free-standing units in mild steel, 316 stainless steel and a mixture of mild and stainless steel. Like the built-in fireplaces, the free-standing ones are available in configurations like corner and flat back onyx, cylindrical, hexagonal, conical, roundhouse and oblique.
• Custom Fireplaces – Lancal Engineering offers custom manufacturing of units in sizes different than the standard size. They offer customisations for all their braai's and fireplaces. You can even opt for a combined braai and gas grill unit.
Lancal Engineering based in Cape Town is a family owned and operated business. Operating for about 30 years, the company has established its name as a renowned manufacturer of custom fireplaces, braai units, bases and cowl. The company caters not only to fireplaces but all types of steelwork.


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PREVIEW: The Silent Comedy @ The Roxy 5/7/2011
May 05. 2011 | By Trina N. Green
From two brothers born to a world traveling preacher man comes a band, the likes of which you've never seen before. Equal parts rock show and Earthly revival for the sinner in us all, San Diego's own The Silent Comedy is coming to West Hollywood to lay claim to The Roxy Theater stage on Saturday May 7th. It's been an eventful year for this impressively dressed 5-piece band that resembles a gang of the Prohibition era gone by. With whiskey and song they've racked up massive fans on the road with Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses and left audiences in absolute awe in Austin, TX at South by Southwest with their unique and dynamic brand of bluegrass and gospel-laced songs of the human condition. Their live performances range from rowdy to jubilant to soul stirring, their following in San Diego is faithful, if not downright cult-like with sold out shows, and the madness has expanded up and down the West coast, more so with every performance. On Saturday May 7th they're going to raise The Roxy's roof. Saints and sinners alike, welcome to the church of The Silent Comedy. Bring your dancing shoes.


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President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Individuals to Key Administration Posts
Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration:
Lanny Erdos of Ohio, to be Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.
Lanny Erdos previously worked at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Mineral Resources Management. Mr. Erdos was most recently the Chief at ODNR and had a broad range of responsibilities, including the management and regulation of Ohio's coal and aggregate resources, as well as management of the ODNR abandoned mine land and mine safety programs. During his 31-years of State service, Mr. Erdos worked with departments and agencies such as the United States and Ohio Environmental Protection Agencies, United States Fish and Wildlife, United States Army Corps of Engineers, and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.
Michael D. Weahkee of New Mexico, to be the Director of the Indian Health Service at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Rear Admiral Michael D. Weahkee, an enrolled member of the Zuni Indian Tribe, has served as Principal Deputy Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) and Assistant Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Services at the Department of Health and Human Services. Previously, he served as the chief executive officer at the Phoenix Medical Center. Rear Admiral Weahkee received his Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management from Southern Illinois-Carbondale and Masters of Health Services Administration and Business Administration from Arizona State University.


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Could a Prison Break Happen in Raleigh?
In Feature Stories, October 2015 by Christa Gala Sep 24, 2015 Leave a Comment
When Richard Matt and David Sweat escaped a maximum-security prison in June in Dannemora, New York, more than 450 state, federal and local law enforcement officers searched for the convicted murderers.
Sweat and Matt, who lived in adjacent cells at the Clinton Correctional Facility, used power tools to cut through steel walls and pipes, crawling through giant tunnels until they reached an opening through a manhole cover in the street. They made their way on foot to the Canadian border. Their ride, a prison employee named Joyce Mitchell, failed to show.
The manhunt mesmerized the nation, and it got us thinking: Could there be a Raleigh prison break? We headed to Raleigh's Central Prison to ask the question.
It's possible but unlikely.
"We're fortunate we don't have a prison of that design in our system where that type of escape could happen—going through tunnels and all that," says Kenneth Lassiter, deputy director of prisons operations for North Carolina's Department of Public Safety. "We did some security measures to address drainage issues around our facilities, and we think that security is doing well."
That's not to say Central Prison—or any other maximum-security prison nationwide—can't be compromised.
Ironically, the employees charged with keeping order have the potential to create an opportunity for a breach.
In the Matt/Sweat escapes, Mitchell, a prison employee who worked in the tailor shop, smuggled in the lights and power tools Matt and Sweat needed to escape. She was believed to have had a romantic relationship with one or both inmates.
In July, Mitchell pleaded guilty to charges of promoting prison contraband and criminal facilitation. She was sentenced at the end of September, facing up to seven years in prison through a plea deal.
"IT'S US AGAINST THEM"
Josh Panter, 40, a correctional captain at Central Prison, says officers have to be vigilant about not forming relationships with inmates.
"We all understand fairly well that there's an obligation to report it," he says. "I would say that my relationship with an inmate is on one level protectional. He's a human being, a grown man. I treat him with that respect. But to effectively manage an inmate population, it's us against them.
"And so when you look at it in that light, you don't mix the two," he continues. "I think most staff take the mindset that a compromised staff member is basically a pathway for another staff member to get injured, manipulated or to get comprised themselves."
"WE WON'T TOLERATE THAT"
Most prisons rotate staff frequently and invest in training to hold staff accountable to each other. Still, employees form relationships with inmates in prisons all over the country, and Raleigh is no exception.
Deputy Director Kenneth Lassiter speaks to an inmate.
"A lot of times I think the relationships that happen are not the glorified romantic relationships that you see on TV for example," says Panter. "They're small things. A young officer makes a stupid mistake, does something, and the inmate basically manipulates and twists it all around and says, 'If you don't do this for me, I'll do this.'
"The inmates are smart enough to target those people, especially those with weaker wills, the meeker officers," he continues. "When they attack, they have their plan. It's not just one inmate against one officer. It's coordinated; they might have help."
It's an issue that concerns Lassiter.
"We're constantly training our staff and re-emphasizing the importance of being pros and to identify what the boundaries are. If you cross the boundaries, we won't tolerate that. We don't tolerate any undue familiarity.
"Most of our cases happen early on in someone's career," he continues. "Most of the time they're probationary status employees. Staff shortage leads to some of that—lack of training and someone to look over your back and help you walk through."
JUST A HANDFUL OF ESCAPES EACH YEAR
Actually, North Carolina does a much better job containing its prisoners than it did 40 years ago.
In 1970, there were more than 9,500 prisoners in the system; that year more than 1,300 escaped. In 2012, there were more than 38,000 prisoners—four times as many—but just 8 escaped. All of those in recent memory were inmates from minimum- or medium-security.
Combining prisons and tightening security are responsible for the sharp decrease in prison escapes as well as fast recapture rates. These days, escapees are caught within 36 to 48 hours, says Lassiter.
"Before, they (prisons) were more work release sites and camps, beside DOT stations that were made for building the highways," says Lassiter. "The infrastructure of North Carolina was built with inmates. It was made for inmates to transit in and out, so they had a better chance of leaving."
BACK TO SOCIETY
Most inmates will get out—the legal way. Lassiter estimates 93 percent of inmates in the state will eventually return to society.
"You would not believe the volume of people that have been incarcerated and return back to society. The only reason you know they've been incarcerated is, one, they have to check the felony box on an application or they tell you. They're like you and me. They breathe the same air; they walk the same walk and talk the same talk. They made a mistake, came to prison, did what they were supposed to do and now they're productive citizens."
It's Lassiter's job to make sure they're ready. The state now mandates a 90-day post-release supervision period for all recently released inmates. It's proved valuable.
"If you've done 15 to 20 years on a sentence and you're getting out, it's a different world. You paid your debt to society and you're almost at the gate, but we need to make sure we transition you back, and we're not setting you up to come back."
Work release is part of that transition as is job training and transitional housing.
"IF WE CAN SHOW HOPE"
Matt and Sweat were convicted murderers, their crimes brutal. They never would have been paroled. Many in Central Prison are in the same situation.
No matter.
"We always think everyone is plotting to escape," says Lassiter. "There's someone probably now sitting in one of our cells trying to figure out how he or she can get out of our prisons."
But regimented counts and cell searches are deterrents as are a variety of programs—behavioral and cognitive therapy, assessments for illness, anger management and other innovative programs.
"All the inmate wants is hope," says Lassiter. "If we can show hope—even if you have a life sentence—there's hope you can be a productive inmate inside a prison. You aren't ever going to get out, but you can have an active, productive life inside a prison."
Lassiter says escapes can and do occur but are rare. Most happen on work release, but hundreds leave the prison for work every day without incident.
"I'll knock on wood; our security measures are in place at our major facilities to prevent those major escapes but we're still dealing with humans," he says. "We're dealing with equipment that can fail so every day we're re-evaluating our procedures to be sure we're running a safe and secure prison."
WEARING THE UNIFORM
Perhaps the obvious question is: Why would anyone want to work at Central Prison? Death row is housed here, not to mention restrictive housing, also known as Unit
1, the latter for inmates who are at constant risk of hurting themselves or staff.
The assault rate at Central Prison against corrections officers is roughly two per day, says Lassiter (although a 2013 lawsuit filed by eight inmates alleges abuse).
Assault can mean anything from spitting to stabbing.
Inmates have assaulted Panter numerous times during his 15-year career; he was once stabbed in the hand while serving lunch trays.
"When I started to put the tray onto the food passage door, I saw the knife coming," he says. "It was a toothbrush with a rusted blade that was melted onto the handle. When he stabbed at me the first time, it hit the tray. As I was moving to the side, that's when he cut me in the hand.
"At the time, I think I was more angry than anything else," he continues. "It made an impression on me as a young officer, how employees you didn't know here would find out about it and ask if you were okay."
Another time Panter was "gassed" when an inmate threw a cup of urine and blood in his face. The inmate was HIV-positive, and Panter underwent a preventive medication regimen for several months. Both incidents occurred in Unit 1.
"That's the hardest unit to work in," Panter says.
Lassiter adds: "You would be amazed at the individuals who wear those uniforms, the disrespect they take, and then they come back and bounce back and be professional," says Lassiter. "The sad part is that it (ranks) the number one highest profession of suicides of any profession."
And the pay is low. The average annual salary of a N.C. corrections officer in 2012 was $32,150, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In his March State of the State address, Gov. Pat McCrory mentioned updating the payscale of corrections officers, which hasn't been done in more than 30 years. The proposed changes would include a tiered scale—higher pay for those working in maximum-security prisons.
"It would go a long way with helping with a variety of things," says Central Prison Warden Carlton Joyner. "One of the big issues for our people is pay.
"You've got people who work here—with what we call the worst in the state of North Carolina," he continues. "And then you've got individuals that work in minimum custody at Wake Correctional Center, and they make pretty much the same thing. Setting that structure will give us a better opportunity to maintain people here and get more seasoned people."
Panter doesn't guard inmates anymore; he works as a liaison between the Attorney General's office and the prison. He feels his work is a form of public service.
"My parents gave me the impression or put the seed in my head that you have to earn your place in society," says Panter, who lives with his wife in Harnett County. "You earn a living for yourself, and you take care of your family, but at the same time you have to do something to kind of give back in order to make things the way you want them to be."
Lassiter adds: "There are some good people in this business. Nothing about what we do is glamorous. We don't make a lot of money. But it's rewarding. Because at the end of the day, you're doing something to make the community you live in a safe community."
(At press time, McCrory's $21 billion budget for the 2015-2017 biennial year had yet to be approved. The state is operating under a temporary spending order until the budget is finalized.)
Most escapes occur at the minimum- and medium-security level, typically an inmate on work release who makes a run for it.
The consequences: Inmates are charged with escape and go before a judge and/or jury. If found guilty, time is added to their sentence.
"They may also face charges for any other crimes they may have committed, if they stole a car or broke into a house," says Keith Acree, communications officer for North Carolina's Department of Public Safety.
Why: Most escapees are within five years of finishing their sentences. Why run?
Lassiter says: "They don't make rational decisions. They're so close to the gate, meaning they're so close to getting out; they miss the pleasures of home, and they just react."
Last escape from Central Prison: 1994 by way of a trash compactor.
Central prison by the numbers
Capacity: 752 male inmates
Security: Maximum
Location: 1300 Western Blvd.
Staff: 1,310
Jobs: 260 (inmate jobs within prison)
What surprised us
When photographer Jennifer Robertson and I arrived at Central Prison to shoot photos for Raleigh Magazine, we were offered a tour, spending more than two hours at the prison, touring everything from Death Row to the hospital, which treats male inmates statewide. We were surprised at the access we were given as well as the openness in answering our questions.
Central Prison is its own mini-city, but unlike any we've ever known:
• It was cold (temperature-wise) and very clean. We felt we walked for miles through wide tunnels and corridors that connected each section of the prison.
• The men and women working at the prison greeted each other warmly; the deputy director and warden talked openly with inmates as well.
• The bluntness of the industrial grade steel pens in Unit 1's recreation area was shocking, a sharp contrast to the regular recreation areas for the general population, which included basketball, billiards and foosball.
• As women, we dressed carefully to tour an all-male maximum-security prison. But we were never "cat-called." Not once.
-Photography by Jennifer Robertson
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Are Artificial Sweeteners Really Evil?
People talk about a lot of things in the fitness and health community. There have been many diet crazes - low fat, no carb, no sugar, high fat - you name it and it has been talked about. If you know me, or have read any articles I have written in the past, you know that I value science and what the evidence really shows. What frustrates me more than anything else are unsubstantiated claims and fear mongering. Today we are talking about artificial sweeteners, namely Sucralose (Splenda).
Fear mongering happens all too often, people vilify the use of artificial sweeteners as being detrimental to your health. Artificial sweeteners are called out for being unnatural, or containing "chemicals". First off, let's get a few things straight, not all natural things are good for you, poison ivy is natural, but that doesn't mean you should eat it.
Every single thing you eat is made up of chemicals, so let's put that argument to bed. Here is an example of why something being natural is not a valid argument. Other criteria is required to evaluate the efficacy or "goodness" of a substance.
When we look at chemical make up, it's the quantities of certain chemicals that can be detrimental to your health, NOT the fact that they are chemicals or the fact that they are processed or man made. The dosage makes the poison, not the fact that the substance isn't "natural". Terms like natural, wild, or even organic, don't necessarily mean that the food is healthier for you or that it even contains less substances that are detrimental to human health.
Sucralose was discovered on accident when Sucrose (table sugar) was chlorinated, this caused the hydroxl groups in the sucrose to be replaced with chloro groups.
Sucralose is present in most artificially sweetened products and is the primary sweetener in most cases.
Splenda uses a filler (maltodextrin) so that the volume of the product is very similar to the volume of table sugar for the same sweetness factor, thus why it is so light in comparison to sugar. There have been 110 scientific studies conducted on sucralose and the possible side effects over the last 20 years and it has been deemed safe for human consumption by the FDA with no known side effects.
The ill effects from a diet too high in sugar and too high in calories vastly outweighs any perceived issues that could arise from sucralose. In fact, there is no evidence to support that sucralose is detrimental to your health in any way. The health risks from high blood sugar, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and obesity are directly linked to a high sugar, high calorie diet.
If you are looking to lose weight and want to add a little more sweetness to your diet while cutting calories and limiting your sugar intake sucralose is the way to go!