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Ashley Graham took a tumble at Miss Universe on Sunday.
The 31-year-old model -- who co-hosted the annual event alongside Steve Harvey, Carson Kressley and Lu Sierra -- took to her Instagram Story to document her injuries after falling down the stairs during a commercial break.
"OK, so I'm doing some quick a** changes, you guys, and then, of course, I fell down the stairs and I've got the medics on me," Graham lamented while sitting backstage at the Bangkok, Thailand, event. "I'm OK, but I just wanted to let you guys know what I'm doing. I'm going really fast."
Graham panned the video to show medics working on her leg, which was red and purple from her fall.
"Thank you," Graham told the medics in another clip. "It actually looks worse than it feels except for it is throbbing a bit."
The model persevered, making it through the show and congratulating Miss Philippines, Catriona Gray -- the night's winner -- before heading backstage for more medical attention.
"Show's over, but the doctors came to the rescue," Graham praised. "Oh it stings, but it's worth it."
As the new Miss Universe, Gray took over the title from Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, who represented South Africa when she won last December.
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Singapore Jetsetter Socialites & Their Travel Bucket List – Quaintrrelle! Serendipity! Idyllic!
2 July, 2020 /
Vrinda L Seth
The idea of bucket list is infinite in my world, or rather I'd say it will be a forever checklist to do. Every time we all plan our vacation's; we always go back and make sure that we're ticking off one of our "à couper le souffles".
Bucket list for some, however, is a dream come true. While some might enjoy a trek to Machu Pichu or experience a bright fairyland in the Arctic sky, for some it could be a picturesque holiday in one of the world's most beautiful places like Fiordland National Park in New Zealand or Moraine Lake in Canada or even Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar.
We caught up with some of the jetsetter socialites in Singapore who have travelled widely across the world. Here's what they shared about their bucket list stories based on their dreams, passions, inspirations, choice of impactful destinations, and most importantly for a good social cause.
DR IROSHNI CHUA
MEDICAL DIRECTOR AT DR KEVIN CHUA MEDICAL & AESTHETICS, CO-FOUNDER OF SKINCARE RANGE, KEVIN CHUA AESTHETICS
I love high altitude mountainous villages and all that it offers from fresh air to fresh produce to ancient cultures. I have had the opportunity to travel to many of the places I have dreamt about. Visiting all seven continents, I have seen the seven wonders of the new world. I have had close encounters of the wildlife of Antarctica, Amazon, Africa; taken the golden eagle trans-Siberian express; ridden horses across the Gobi desert; cruised through the Galápagos Islands; observed fascinating cultures in Easter Island, Peru, Bhutan; seen the most spell-bounding landscapes in Chile and New Zealand; and experienced some of the most luxurious private islands like The North Island and Laucala.
Dr Iroshni Chua with her husband Dr Kevin Chua in Chile
Dr Iroshni Chua in Cuba
As to my bucket list, I am looking forward to exploring what Colombia has to offer and experience a cloudless Sky in Uyuni salt flats. I would also like to venture back to the arctic for a polar bear encounter.
I believe Africa is a place that both inspires and intrigues me. I have travelled to many countries of the continent and each visit has been an opportunity to contribute towards conservation of animals and their habitat, the culture, and the people of the continent.
PAIGE PARKER
AUTHOR, GEMOLOGIST & PHILANTHROPIST
After circumnavigating the globe and visiting 116 countries, ultimately gaining a Guinness World Record for the feat almost two decades ago, my travels now revolve around family. My daughters Happy (17) and Bee (12) dream of visiting the Maldives, so that is on our bucket list.
Since my husband Jim and I loved Positano, La Paz, and Perito Merino during our world adventure, we want to share these special places with our girls. India and Egypt, with such extraordinary sites and history, will be incredible learning opportunities for them also.
Although I have explored more than I ever imagined, I remain greedy to explore further, like Sardinia, Sicily, Crete, Greece. As a trained gemologist, I would love to visit one of the diamond mines in South Africa or Canada. And, since I have climbed Mount Kilimanjaro twice alone, and once with Happy, I would like to return for a fourth (and final?) time with Bee, when she's a bit older.
Paige Parker at the base camp of Mt. Everest with her daughter Bee
Paige Parker at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro with her daughter Happy
At the end of last year, Bee and I visited Nepal on a mission trip to help build homes for needy families with Operation Hope Foundation. A wonderful bonding time for the two of us, Bee and I agreed that having a service element to our travels gave the experience added meaning and relevance.
ANDREA DE CRUZ
ENTREPRENEUR & MEDIA PERSONALITY
I am a fan of raw, untouched, remote places. On the top on my list is Cuba because it is changing quickly since it opened up to tourism in 2016. It's still largely untouched – the cars, the music, the cigars, the cocktails, the vibrant colours, and offers the opportunity to experience socialism first- hand.
I am intrigued by countries with deep religious and cultural roots, and history like Iran, Bhutan, Tibet, Cuba, Portugal, Nepal, Israel and Lebanon. Israel is another intriguing country and if I do make the trip, I would travel into Jordan and definitely spend some time in Petra and then make sure I get to Palestine, Bethlehem and Jerusalem. I could definitely benefit from a better appreciation of history and understanding better about other religions such as Buddhism, Islam, Judaism etc.
Andrea De Cruz in Margret River
However, if there was one country that I could make an impact on, it will be Bhutan. I would like to teach English to young girls in the nunneries, providing them with a few decent meals, and telling them how inspired I am with their strength.
LISA RAY
ACTOR, AUTHOR, PHILANTHROPIST
As a child I memorised the atlas on a purple shag rug in the late 70s, as I wrote in my book 'Close to the Bone'. I have lived in around eight different cities and travelled relentlessly since I was 16. My travel dreams have evolved dramatically in the last few years. Mindful and eco-conscious travel is more on my agenda now. I have been to most of the place I craved to see, now it's about returning to places that resonate with me. The only places on my bucket list left are Norway and the Scandinavian countries.
Lisa Ray in Bali
Lisa Ray in Kerala
Some of the places that bring me to peace are spiritual and wellness retreats in Bali and the Himalayas. My other passions of kayaking, hiking and wilderness trekking are fulfilled in Nelson BC in interior British Colombia where we have a home.
Creating impact for me means helping local economies and empowering women and children. My travels to small towns and hamlets in India have shown me that a lot can be done there. I also want to support Cambodia as a lot of healing and relief work is much needed.
TJIN LEE
FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF MERCURY MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
I've been blessed to have checked off almost all the destinations on my bucket list, but my dream is to be able to explore these places with my sons. On the wish list remains Portugal, Brazil and Egypt.
One of the most charming places to me is Africa. It has a rhythm all its own, and is so unlike any other continent on the planet. It's truly the cradle of civilisation, grand, glorious and incredibly humbling at the same time. When in Africa, I really feel connected to nature, the entire continent pulses with its own wild heartbeat. I've visited Kenya and South Africa so far and looking forward to be in Zimbabwe in the near future.
Tjin Lee with Jake at Masai Mara, photo by Dr Iroshni Chua
Tjin Lee with son Jake in Loldia House, Kenya, photo by Dr Iroshni Chua
We've been making annual trips to Cambodia with Singapore-based charity Operation Hope Foundation, where we worked with them to create a family-friendly experience "Holiday for Hope" incorporating sightseeing and amazing experiences of the destination and also lets the families provide hands-on aid to the schools and beneficiaries supported by the charity. Last year we made the trip to Nepal with OHF. Travel can be an education, especially when you stray off the beaten path, and choose destinations that are meaningful and enriching.
DIMPLE ASWANI
PROPERTY DEVELOPER & FASHIONISTA MOTHER
I love travelling especially with my family. I have not been on African Safari, (Masai Mara) and that's something on my bucket list. I believe Skiing brings out the best in me, even though I am not the best skier (an understatement) but I love the sport, and really do put in my best effort.
My husband and I also enjoy snowshoeing which is hiking in the snow. The last place we went Skiing was Courchevel. It was a 10 km trek in the snow, uphill and downhill, extremely exhausting but an unbelievable experience.
Dimple Aswani with her husband Sameer Aswani in Courchevel, French Alps
When I was 21, my parents arranged for us to visit an orphanage in India. It was a true eye-opener for me. I have always wanted to go back. My sister-in-law and I also want to reach out to Nepal.
SARA TASEER
FINE JEWELLER
I've never been to South America, and it's been my dream for years to plan a family trip around the continent. Machu Picchu, Rio, Buenos Aires, Colombia, Cartagena…these destinations are filled with such a long and incredibly rich history, and I've always wanted to visit to learn more about such a vibrant culture.
For the past few years, we've made it a tradition to do a few weeks in the summer in Italy with some of our closest friends, and each time it's been a novel adventure as we all lead each other in different directions.
Sara Taseer in Florence
Being a designer, I also find its art and fashion scene to be deeply inspiring. I strive to imbue my jewellery and fashion sense with the elegance and refinement of the Italians — a few years ago, when I was designing the interior of my house, I took a trip to Milan by myself just to pick out Italian designed furniture which is the ultimate in style and comfort in my opinion and of course stock up on a few must-have shoes of the season!
CLAIRE CHIANG
CO-FOUNDER, BANYAN TREE HOLDINGS
Travel destinations for me are age-specific. Romance in Bali forest resorts was a memorable experience when we had no children; the vastness of land in New Zealand and its 3 million sheep was a delight with growing children, followed by the delights of major cities and adventure trips from European cruises to mountain trekking becoming our purposeful travels when children got older.
Claire Chiang at famous Tsuruga Castle in Aizu Wakamatsu
One country that I would like to explore now is Japan. At the same time, I would like to travel to China because of my love for its history and culture. I hope to find the time, space, place and mentor to stir my historical imagination in order to re-interpret my heritage and appreciate the transformation arising from the great migration across oceans by my forebears.
I believe Mindful travel can be virtual and it is as far and good as technology could enable you. I am connected to different people in different places by Zoom lately to compose a mindful community based on what we care about – environment, women, sustainability, hospitality, entrepreneurship, books and values. The impact is self-directed, virtual, viral and global.
DR ELAINE KIM
CO-FOUNDER & CEO OF TREHAUS SCHOOL
I love travelling, especially with my family. I've got three kids, Nine, seven and three and as a doctor and entrepreneur, it's sometimes hard to give them the focus they deserve in the busy-ness of life in Singapore. When I travel with them, it's a cherished opportunity for true quality time with the children, and a chance to create memories that will shape them, and an opportunity to expand their horizons (I'm a big believer of learning through travel).
The world is so big and there are countless destinations on my bucket list. We particularly love far-flung locations that offer a chance for some adventure. Next on our list is probably an African safari, as my husband and I have loved our safari adventures, and can't wait to have our kids come along now they are old enough. It's also our ten year wedding anniversary this year, and we had a trip to Greece planned to celebrate. We also love cruises, the boys love Disney cruises in particular and we plan to take a boat to Antarctica, which we were one strait away from reaching on our last trip to South America.
Dr Elaine Kim in Cappadocia
Dr Elaine Kim with her boys Luke & Kyan in Lake Powell
Travel also offers me a chance to learn myself. I am the co-founder of a preschool called Trehaus School, which takes inspiration from the latest research-based pedagogies and philosophies from around the world. I've have learned a lot from visiting schools around the world and experiencing the education system in different countries, and we have adopted philosophies at Trehaus from inspiring schools I visited in Silicon Valley, UK, Reggio Emilia and Finland.
Finally, as my life is guided by a desire to create an impact, I also often travel to try and make a positive difference in the places we visit, especially on trips with the children. I also co-founded a non-profit social enterprise called Crib –that has a charity arm – Crib Gives Back, and we created this signature program called 'Holiday for Hope'. It engages women entrepreneurs and leaders to create an impact on women and children in need around the world. We have done trips in Cambodia where we worked with local villages to help provide medical check-ups, build proper sanitary systems, school libraries and children's playgrounds, and in Nepal where we helped to rebuild homes for families hit by natural disasters.
DR BERNARD CHEONG
WATCH COLLECTOR & HOROLOGIST
I am grateful that my family has completed our bucket list. Whenever we travel it is about luxury of choice and no longer about a destination. The travel places we choose, now focuses more on the colour and feel of the atmosphere and the framework of society within the country. I would love to go close to Arctic Circle and maybe Homer Alaska.
Dr Bernard Cheong near Komodo
The Komodo Islands has been a place close to my heart and a destination that has brought the best in me. The idea of just chilling and unwinding on a private comfortable 180-foot yacht with ten friends and 5 to 8 bedrooms is something I look forward to. A beautiful experience to only chill and no effort is required for the travellers during the stay on board: no diving, no fishing, no cooking, no maintenance. A crew of 18- 23 does all the work, providing the best hospitality and to be a guide to the islands.
An impact as a traveller would be the Japanese towns that are culturally intact after 1950.
Inspirational livelihoods and frameworks for me would be the minimalist aspects of Japanese lives in the remote areas. ◼
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Abstract: Resource subsidies to opportunistic predators may alter natural predator-prey relationships and, in turn, have implications for how these predators affect co-occurring prey. To explore this idea, we compared the prey available to and eaten by a top canid predator, the Australian dingo ('Canis lupus dingo'), in areas with and without human-provided food. Overall, small mammals formed the majority of dingo prey, followed by reptiles and then invertebrates. Where human-provided food resources were available, dingoes ate them; 17% of their diet comprised kitchen waste from a refuse facility. There was evidence of dietary preference for small mammals in areas where human-provided food was available. In more distant areas, by contrast, reptiles were the primary prey. The level of seasonal switching between small mammals and reptiles was also more pronounced in areas away from human-provided food. This reaffirmed concepts of prey switching but within a short, seasonal time frame. It also confirmed that the diet of dingoes is altered where human-provided food is available. We suggest that the availability of anthropogenic food to this species and other apex predators therefore has the potential to alter trophic cascades.


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The biggest U.S. companies stepped up their lobbying on Monday to block Democrats' plans to let taxes on wealthier Americans rise at year's end, asking lawmakers not to cut short the hearing process in Congress.
The Senate is set to take up expiration of tax cuts on nearly all individuals enacted under former President George W. Bush when it reconvenes in September. The thorniest issue involves taxes for the top income classes — families earning at least $250,000 a year — which President Barack Obama and most Democrats want to let expire.
The debate comes with unemployment stubbornly stuck near 10 percent and as the November elections near. The U.S. unemployment rate is 9.5 percent, according to the latest government figures, which translates into 14.6 million people out of work.
"The pressure is still on to let the top (tax) rates go up to the higher levels, but the public is really split," said Anne Mathias, an analyst at Concept Capital in Washington.
Republicans and business contend that raising taxes on the top income classes will choke the economic recovery, and they are demanding that Democrats commit to "regular order" in the Senate. That process includes hearings, mark-up of legislation and then movement to the Senate floor for a vote.
"That is the only way to ensure that these critically important policies — policies with as broad an impact as anything the Senate has considered or is likely to consider this year — are fully and fairly debated," the Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, and other trade groups said in a letter to Senators dated Monday.
The battle will likely affect the mid-term congressional elections, where Republicans hope to win control of at least one chamber of Congress. Democrats currently control both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The business groups pleaded with senators to urge Majority Leader Harry Reid not bring a tax bill directly to the floor, a power he has to short-circuit the regular process of committee hearings.
Both sides agree that only about 2 to 3 percent of Americans would be directly affected by letting the rates on the top two income groups expire. They disagree on the impact on the economy.
Several conservative Senate Democrats have backed extending all the lower tax rates, at least temporarily. That suggests Democrats will be scrambling for 60 votes to prevent a debate-extending filibuster and might be tempted to bring a tax bill directly to the floor.
Polls have shown the public divided, though one last Friday found overwhelming backing for Obama's plan. The CNN poll found 51 percent of Americans back Obama's plan to let rates for the wealthier rise, with 31 percent favoring renewal of the lower tax rates for all income groups.
Under the plan backed by Democrats, the top two tax brackets would rise from the current 33 and 35 percent to 36 and 39.6 percent.


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The body on the table appeared quite human at first glance, but a second look revealed the bolts and a thin patina of rust over metal plates. A large metal spike, also with a good deal of rust, impaled the chest of the mechanical man.
"Give me hand here, will you, Obfuscato?", said Doctor Obolensky, tapping the spike. "This harpoon has to come out."
A pair of black-gloved hands emerged from the gloom surrounding the brightly-lit table where the operation was going on. "You're not supposed to know I'm here. How do you *do* that, old man?" The hands pulled the harpoon free with with a screech.
"I don't give away my secrets that easily, but let's just say that in my younger days, I spent a few years in lesser-known parts of the Far East", replied the Doctor. "What's the state of the Piermont?".
"It's all wired, as you instructed.", replied the gravely-voiced phantom. "It should cause quite the impact at this evening's ball. What's with this mechanical man, Doctor? He doesn't look like one of your Smashingtons….as a matter of fact, he looks quite a bit like you."
"One of my old duplicates….in my younger days, there were heroes out killing me at least every other week. Or so they thought.", the old man grinned at the memories. "In reality, they were busily abusing this fellow. He had a more convincing rubber skin on him then, of course, but that didn't stand up well to the decades he's been in the store room."
"Planning on faking your death after blowing up that dance hall?", asked Obfuscato.
"No, no, I'm afraid this fellow lost a job, as the heroes became scarce, and the ones remaining were increasingly incompetent. These days, I only have to fake my death once a year or so, and even then, it's always something I can handle on my own.", Doctor Obolensky peered into the hole left by the harpoon. "I really was a good shot back then. Right through the Motivator!", the ancient villain chuckled.
"Why would you harpoon your own double?", there was a swish of black robes as Obfuscato moved forward into the light. This didn't actually reveal anything of doctor's mysterious guest, however, as he or she was cloaked head-to-toe in loose black robes.
"Oh, I wasn't greatly experienced back then, you understand. I gave this fellow free will, because of course, that was the all the rage at the time. And of course, he started getting all uppity….first he demanded I build a girl for him. And then he started refusing to get killed. Eventually, he turned on me, of course, and we had a truly legendary battle on the deck of the whaling ship I was using to hunt…well, that's a whole different story."
Doctor Obolensky gestured at one of the glowing-eyed Smashingtons guarding the secret workshop. "There's a reason those things are so primitive. I've long ago learned my lesson regarding granting too much intelligence to my creations."
"So why are you fixing him now?", asked Obfuscato.
"Well, I've arranged to build a theater in Wheatstone. I need someone to run it, and have you ever met real theater folk? I'm going to rewrite his brain a bit, and put him to work as the impresario. And just to shut him up, I'll pull his mechanical paramour out of storage as well."
Obfuscato moved off into the darkness. "Is there any tea? And a theater? Does this have something to do with why you're blowing up Piermont?"
"It's over by the door, just push the button on the Elemental Auto-Brewer. And yes, of course, not only will blowing up Piermont get rid of the most annoying of Babbage's populace, But also, the pesky music and dancing won't interfere with the performances at my new theater.", replied the Doctor.
There was a click from the darkness, and then, the sound of distant thunder, followed by a loud KRAKA-BOOOM!
A pause.
"That wasn't the button for the Auto-Brewer, was it?", asked Obfuscato.
Doctor Obolensky dropped his face into his palm, and sighed.
"No, Obfuscato, it wasn't. You've managed to blow up Piermont while it is totally and completely…empty. About two steps to your left you'll find the Auto-Brewer."
There was the faint sound of movement, a click, and the sound, and smell of steaming hot tea being dispensed.
"You really need more lights in here.", commented Obfuscato.
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Voices of Faith religion column asks, Does your tradition teach that being gay is wrong or sinful? If it is wrong/sinful, how do you treat the gay person?
Spirituality: Voices of Faith: Homosexuality and faith Voices of Faith religion column asks, Does your tradition teach that being gay is wrong or sinful? If it is wrong/sinful, how do you treat the gay person? Check out this story on redding.com: http://reddingne.ws/2fkWXBG
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Q. Does your tradition teach that being gay is wrong or sinful? If it is wrong/sinful, how do you treat the gay person?
This is a question on which the Bible is very clear. Homosexuality is a sin. To say anything different requires the most blatant misinterpretation and distortion of the clear teaching of the Bible.
But listen. Yes, homosexuality is sinful, and so is gossip, theft, hatred, lying and more. All sin is an abomination to a holy God. Before him homosexuals and adulterers, drunkards and gossips, liars and the prideful, all share a common status and a common condemnation. The gospel also gives a common hope: "Whoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved."
Our question asks how my tradition "treats the gay person." The answer is exactly the same as it treats any other member of Adam's fallen race who comes within our walls — with truth, compassion and with the good news of the gospel. We do not cover or approve any sin, but we offer the one remedy for every sin.
The Rev. Gene Crow, pastor
Redding Reformed Fellowship
The biblical injunction, "Thou shall not lie with mankind, as with womankind; it is an abomination" from Leviticus 18:22 (1917 Jewish translation) is widely misunderstood. The biblical prohibition does not use the words "wrong" or "sinful." Our sages included this prohibition to dissuade such homosexual practices, which were common in Canaan, Greece and Rome. The ancient sages considered sexual impurity, when allied with or elevated into a form of worship, dehumanizing because it leads to the deadening of the holiest human instincts.
With the advent of modern Judaism's core values of tolerance and inclusivity, more synagogues welcome gays. Reform Judaism has ordained gay men since 1990. Conservative Judaism approved of gay rabbis and same-sex marriages in 2006. Temple Beth Israel treats such individuals as they would any other person who walks through our doors. All are equally welcome.
George Wandrocke, chaplain
Temple Beth Israel of Redding
The Bible is very clear on all sexual sin. Venture into the Old Testament in Leviticus chapter 18. There you will find that God allows the sexual act between a man and a woman, i.e. a husband and wife, only. If God can't differentiate between divorce, infidelity and a gay life style then neither can I. Let's understand that Christians do not hate professed gay people. Rather we encourage those involved with same sex partners to seek God and come to a truth that is life changing. This reaching out is for all sexual misconduct. Satan has a powerful message that contradicts Gods loving commandments, unfortunately we listen.
Jim White, lay leader
Weaverville Church of the Nazarene
Sexuality in the Sikh religion relates to the marriage of a man and woman and the sacredness of their singular physical relationship. It is a means to creating a future of children that can live in elevation and mastery. When speaking of homosexuality and even bisexuality, the implication is that the relationship is based on sex. The Sikh way of life is a system of living for achieving harmony of the mind, body and spirit and living in God consciousness. If you are focusing heavily on the physical aspects of your relationships, then you are already out of balance.
Whenever marriage is mentioned, it is always in reference to a man and a woman.
Those who have an issue with sexuality preference should be encouraged to direct their mind to meditate on Waheguroo. People should be encouraged to develop their capacity as a godly person rather than a gay person.
Amarjit Singh
The Sikh Centre, Anderson
Unity World Wide Ministries first principle begins with the words, "There is One Presence and One Power in the Universe." Two of Unity in Redding's core values are unconditional love and acceptance. It's clear in our faith tradition that God is in all beings. We believe that each of us is an individual and unique expression of God. Gay or straight, Caucasian or of color does not make a difference in how people reveal their spirit within. When they live and walk in the world with joy, share love, are kind and respectful, and live to their highest and best, they reflect a consciousness of spiritual understanding. In Unity we hold the space for the spiritual growth of all, see the Christ spirit in all, and accept all people for who they are.
Carolyn Warnemuende, Spiritual co-director
Unity in Redding
We have a dismal history in our treatment of gays. Under Pope John Paul II, gay orientation was termed "intrinsically disordered" and treated as a condition that needed to be opposed or "cured." Prophetically, the bishops of the United States authored a pastoral letter: "All Our Children," which significantly softened that previous statement and seemed to recognize that sexual orientation was not the fault of parents nor a lack of faith from the individual. It at last recognized the person who is gay as a valued member of our faith communities and individual families. But recent struggles and condemnations over the term "gay marriage" definitely clouded the gay issue and made attempts to accommodate our brothers, sisters, children, uncles and aunts who are gay much more difficult as well as hardened some who still believe it is a "disordered condition." At least Pope Francis says: "Who am I to judge?"
Deacon Mike Evans
Sacred Heart Church, Anderson
Rather than wrong or sinful, Buddhist teachings define behavior as harmful, unskillful or likely to lead to suffering. No group of people is singled out as having a special — superior or inferior — status based on identity. All sentient beings, without exception, have Buddhanature — the capacity to become enlightened. From the beginning, the Buddha's community accepted aspirants from groups typically disparaged by his society: Women, lower caste individuals, repentant criminals and outcasts of all types.
Buddhist teachings regarding sexuality apply regardless of whether one is gay or non-gay. Wise sexual behavior consists of celibacy for monastics and for lay people occurs in the context of a committed relationship. Non-harming sexuality respects the physical and emotional integrity of individuals, honors relationships and does not break families or harm children through divorce or abuse.
Not judging the behavior or spiritual merit of others, we take responsibility for our own sexual behavior.
Chris Carrigan, Buddhist
River Oak Sangha, Redding
Islam, as well as the other two major religions, disapprove of homosexuality. To them, homosexuality is a vile form of fornication.
God says in the Quran "... for ye practice your lust on men in preference to women, ye are indeed a people transgressing beyond bounds." In another place, the Quran says "... of all the creatures in the world, will you approach males, and leave those whom God has created for you to be your mates? Nay, ye are a people transgressing."
In Islam, we do, however, respect homosexuals as human beings, outside of their homosexual behavior.
Homosexuality is also condemned in the Bible. God says "... for a man to lie with another man, like he lays with a woman, is an abomination in the site of God."
So the question is, as believer in God, do we obey what God says or do we obey the desires of man? The answer is simple: We obey God. Gays may be some of best people a person may know. It's not the person, it's their acts of homosexuality that are condemned.
Imam Abu Bakr H. Salahuddin
Islamic Center of Redding
Our tradition does not teach that being gay is wrong or sinful. We view all beings as perfect creations of the divine. We have, over the years, taken a clear stance to support marriage equality as a human rights issue, not a political issue.
We, as a species, have set up barriers to love, while teaching "God is love." Over millennia, we have said, members of this tribe can't love that tribe. Members of this caste can't love that caste. Members of this socio-economic/political class can't love those not of that class. Members of this religion can't love members of that religion. Members of this race can't love members of that race.
Love can't be limited. Wherever we place our own limitations, from our own limited perspective, love must break through those limitations — until we finally realize that love is all there is. Be love and we are being godly.
The Rev. David Robinson, senior minister
Center for Spiritual Living, Redding
Humanism is informed by science, which tells us that sexuality covers a wide range of expression from heterosexuality to homosexuality and everything in between. It would be preposterous to think that someone who is expressing their innate sexual nature is somehow evil or sinful.
To me, what is truly evil is teaching that homosexuality and alternative expressions of love are wrong. The harm that has been done to LGBTQ people in the name of so-called righteousness has been immeasurable, but thanks to science and reason such hatefulness seems to be waning.
Elisabeth Steadman
Humanist celebrant, American Humanist Association
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As of November 2018, admissions to the management track are suspended. Prospective students may still apply to the Higher Education Management master's program in the student services track.
The Master of Education (MEd) in Higher Education Management prepares scholar practitioners for positions working within institutions of higher education and is designed for domestic and international students seeking positions as early career professionals and those already working in the field. The student services track prepares students for careers that involve service to and engagement directly with students, including all aspects of student affairs as well as academic affairs and central administration positions that focus on serving students.
Students take a core set of courses to gain an understanding of historical, political, philosophical, and social elements that shape and reshape higher education and to gain competency in the basic areas of education. These courses include Higher Education Administration, the Politics and History of Higher Education, Student Development Theory, and Research Methods. Those who pursue the student services track focus on student services management, program development, and assessment courses, as well as other courses focused on serving and developing students using diverse perspectives. To further enhance their educational knowledge, students have the opportunity to take elective courses within the Administrative and Policy Studies department that focus on higher education.
Students pursuing the MEd are required to have at least one internship experience as a part of their studies. The internship experience is designed to add breadth and depth to the masters-level training by offering opportunities within a college or university setting working on program planning, evaluation, assessment, administration, training, advising, supervising, and mentoring. Students employed in full-time positions have the option to embed their internship experience within the current functional area where they work, taking on a project or role within their current functional areas that extends their professional capacity.
The internship includes approximately 300 hours of work intensive on-site supervision. In conjunction with the internship, MEd students take a Higher Education Internship course that provides additional support and professional development as guided by the instructor. Priority for paid positions is given to students who undertake full-time study. Higher Education Management faculty members assist in placing students in internships position during the yearly preview day, among other placement activities.


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Hobby Clubs such as Vocal Music, Dancing, Robotics, Drums, Tabla, Electronics Guitar, Keypad, Literary Club, Quizzing, Drama, Sports etc. make learning process interesting.
In the world of information and technology today the students are being provided with the opportunity to be involved in making and innovative Robots. We are proud to note that some students of this college have proved their talent in Robot making by winning in some national level competitions.
To inculcate moral and ethical values in the minds of the students in a refreshing way our college organizes different hubby Clubs in regular basis. They are such as Guitar Club, Tabla Club, Casio Club, Harmonium Club, Literary Club, Knowledge Centre Club, Electronic Club and Robotics Club.
RKIET is not only providing a salubrious educational environment but also providing a homely ambience giving the students parental protection and guidance by the help of its well experienced faculty members. To realize this noble ideal proctorial classes are being conducted at regular interval every week.
All through the year RKIET atmosphere remains restless organizing group events such as Mock Interviews, Group Discussions, Seminars, Quiz, Drawing, etc. Besides, every year sports are being conducted including different athletic events and games such as running, jumping, discuss throw, shot-put throw, kabadi, cricket, football, and volley ball, etc.
To drive out the monotony from the mind of the students and faculty every year college organizes certain cultural activities culminating in Annual Function. Song competitions, Dance competitions including DJ in Annual Function are conducted to restore peace and relax in the mind of all.


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Wellbeing Work Alliance
The London Wellbeing for Lawyers Conference
Tue 17 Sep 2019 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM BST
Radisson Hotel Bloomsbury Street, WC1B 3QD
This groundbreaking event is organised by the Wellbeing Work Alliance which is a focal point in relation to all aspects of wellbeing for lawyers and other professionals. We will be making a donation to our charity partner LawCare for each delegate that attends
The conference will be held at the Radisson Bloomsbury Hotel, 9-13 Bloomsbury Street, Fitzrovia, London, WC1B 3QD
This very practical conference is chaired by barrister and coach James Pereira QC who is supported by a high level panel of speakers drawn from: private practice, in-house, consultancy and the charitable sector
It will appeal to all those within law firms, barristers chambers and in-house legal and HR departments who "get" both the importance of managing wellbeing in their working environment, and how developing and applying the principles of wellbeing are not only inextricably linked to profitability and productivity, but also with attracting and retaining the very best people.
Delegates will take away with them an insight into the latest thinking on wellbeing in practice together with the tools they need to drive forward the development and enhancement of their own organisation's wellbeing policies and practices
The What and Why of Wellbeing for Lawyers
Why Mental Health Matters For Lawyers
Wellbeing – The in-house Legal Function Perspective
The Mindful Business Charter
Profitability, Productivity and Wellbeing
Making Effective Collaboration and Teamwork Risk Free
Case Study: Wellbeing in Practice
Finding and Maintaining Emotional Wellbeing for Busy, High-Achievers
The Art of Mindfulness for Wellbeing
Where Do We Go From Here? Putting it All into Practice
James Pereira QC, Francis Taylor Building, and The Libra Partnership
Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO LawCare
David McCahon, Global Head of Commercial, Innovation and Technology Legal, Barclays
Guy Setford, co-CEO Setfords
Kate Dodd, Pinsent Masons
Nick Bloy, Wellbeing Republic
Lou Campbell, Mindfulness in the Workplace
Helen Reid, Energy & Mindset Coach & Mentor
Tony Hackett, Anthony Hackett Associates
Kayleigh Leonie, Macfarlanes
About LawCare
LawCare's mission is to provide information and support to anyone in the legal community experiencing mental health and wellbeing problems and works to raise awareness, promote understanding and to improve the culture and practice of law.
9.30 Opening Remarks
Chairman: James Pereira QC, Francis Taylor Building, and The Libra Partnership
9.45 Opening Address: The What and Why of Wellbeing for Lawyers
Why should we be bothered?
A practitioner's perspective on what it really means for your work and private life
10.20 Why Mental Health Matters For Lawyers
Elizabeth Rimmer, LawCare
What is it about the culture and practice of law that is having an impact on lawyer mental health
Why mental health matters at an individual, employer, wider legal community and societal level
Steps we can take as individuals and organisations to promote mentally healthy legal workplaces
What LawCare does
11.10 The Mindful Business Charter
Kate Dodd, Pinsent Masons and Brook Graham Ltd
Identifying the need for change in lawyer / client relationships
Separating inevitable and unnecessary sources of stress
Turning an idea into reality
Engaging banks and law firms
The future of the MBC
11. 45 Roundtable Discussion: Profitability, Productivity and Wellbeing
12.10 Wellbeing Masterclass: Making Effective Collaboration and Teamwork Risk Free: The concept of Interpersonal Psychological Safety
Organisations are consistently striving to identify innovative ways to bolster the engagement, productivity, collaboration and retention of their employees, in order to increase their bottom-line. Typically, organisations opt for financial incentives to maximise performance and collaboration, yet research shows that contingent incentives can, paradoxically, lead to poorer performance and collaboration overall. One of key the reasons for this is that we wrongly assume that human behaviour follows a rational economic model. In reality, we are heavily influenced by our emotions which don't operate in line with standard economic models and are far more irrational, albeit according to Nobel Prize winning research in behavioural economics, predictably so. The reason for this paradox, lies in our evolutionary biology.
So what is it that empowers individuals to truly thrive within an organisation? What enables them to realise their true potential? An area of organisational psychology that is gaining increasing traction is the idea of Psychological Safety. Psychological Safety refers to the cultural environment of an organisation - specifically, to how safe an employee feels about taking inter-personal risks. Essentially, to what extent does an employee fear negative repercussions for making a mistake, raising a concern, suggesting a new idea, asking a question or being their authentic self with colleagues? Two decades of research by Dr Amy Edmondson of Harvard Business School and others, as well as a multi-year project by Google codenamed project Aristotle, identified that psychological safety is the key determinant of what makes a top performing team (ahead of IQ, EQ, technical ability, personality traits and over 100 other metrics).
In this masterclass, delegates will explore the business case for psychological safety (including how fear undermines individual and team performance), how most organisations inadvertently undermine psychological safety in the workplace and the steps an organisation can take to create an environment where teams and individuals can truly thrive.
1.40 Wellbeing – The in-house Legal Function Perspective
David McCahon, Barclays
Benefit from Group-wide Wellbeing Programme and benefits
What should we provide for Lawyers over and above that Programme?
What we have done so far
Working with our panel law firms
2.15 Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the fastest growing mental health issue in the UK, and indeed across the western world. This session focuses on:
Anxiety on the rise
Identifying anxiety disorders
Supporting an anxious colleague
Signposting and referring
2.45 Case Study: Wellbeing in Practice – Happy Lawyers Mean Happy Clients – How We Do It
Guy Setford, Setfords
3.20 Tea
3.35 Finding and Maintaining Emotional Wellbeing for Busy, High-Achievers
Why the personality type of a lawyer can be more susceptible to mental and emotional wellbeing struggles.
The importance of understanding the connection between the mind and our emotions.
Creating a different kind of mental health legacy for the next generation.
Tools and practices to help maintain a state of balance and increased productivity levels.
4.10 Workshop: The Art of Mindfulness for Wellbeing
The NHS recommends five steps for Wellbeing which are: connecting with others, being active, keeping learning, giving to others and being mindful . The first four we should be able to work out for ourselves, however if you're unfamiliar with mindfulness, it requires some fresh learning, different thinking and adoption of new practices and probably represents the biggest return on investment.
The purpose of this workshop is to give you the opportunity to bring mindfulness into your daily routine to improve the quality of your life, health and wellbeing. Something that it's well proven to do.
Introductions and personal objectives
Thinking about how we think and its consequences. Being in the now.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT
Learning mindfulness mediation
How to switch off, get to sleep and sleep well
4.45 Closing Remarks: Where Do We Go From Here? Putting it All into Practice
The speakers will be joined by Kayleigh Leonie
Chairman: James Pereira QC divides his time between a leading practice at the bar and dedicated work as an individual and team coach, with particular focus on the legal profession. He is a trained organisation, relationship and systems coach and certified NLP Master Practitioner. He integrates meditation, yoga, creativity, and other essential practices into his work and private life. James co-writes a regular column, "Loving Legal Life", on professional performance and wellbeing in The Lawyer, and has published in the bar's own journal, Counsel Magazine. He is a co-founder of The Libra Partnership, which provides coaching and training services tailored to the particular needs of solicitors, barristers, law firms and chambers, and couples coaching for personal relationships. He has experienced first-hand the benefits of developing essential skills to his own practice, having been nominated as Silk of the Year by the Legal 500 in 2016, 2018 and 2019, and ranked in the Top 10 planning silks nationwide by Planning Magazine in 2019.
Nick Bloy is a former Lawyer and HR Business Partner. Three years ago he founded Wellbeing Republic, a consultancy designed to help people and organisations unleash their true potential. He works as an executive coach and trainer, regularly delivering training to lawyers and other professionals. He brings together the latest thinking in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, physiology, evolutionary biology, biochemistry and many more, to help people understand how to optimise their performance, health and happiness, by harnessing evolutionary biology. Having worked in highly demanding and high-pressure roles in the City of London over a twelve-year period, working 12+ hour days and weekends, he is acutely aware of the impact that negative stress and anxiety can have on cognition, productivity, health and wellbeing - he experienced it himself, first-hand. He uses his personal experiences, together with his knowledge of human performance and his passion for people, to help others unlock their true potential and help them to thrive.
Lou Campbell is Programmes Director at Mindfulness in the Workplace. She is a fully qualified and experienced counselling psychotherapist, stress management specialist, sleep therapist and mindfulness tutor. Lou is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the Professional Standards Authority. Lou takes a scientific, evidence-based approach to improving mental and emotional wellbeing, enabling employees to understand how to create the conditions to allow their mental health to flourish. She provides group workshops and confidential one to ones at law firms, financial services companies, management consultancies, corporates, media owners, retailers, charities and government departments. Mindfulness in the Workplace work with a substantial number of leading law firms
Kate Dodd is a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant for Pinsent Masons LLP and Brook Graham Ltd. She advises Pinsent Masons, Brook Graham and their clients across the full range of diversity topics. Kate's interests include developing and embedding mental health and wellbeing strategies and helping businesses learn how to start conversations and reduce stigma. She has been heavily involved in founding and developing the Mindful Business Charter, which is a cross-industry set of principles, aimed at reducing unnecessary sources of stress and increasing wellbeing. The Mindful Business Charter has now been adopted by a number of leading law firms and financial services institutions. Kate is an employment lawyer by background, with 15 years' post-qualification experience specialising in equality, diversity and inclusion. Kate is an experienced advocate and represented her clients in Employment Tribunals across England, Scotland and Wales.
Tony Hackett has been teaching Stress Management, Meditation and Sleep Coaching for many years. He runs corporate Personal Development programmes covering Assertiveness, Self-motivation, Stress Management, Presentation Skills and Personal Effectiveness. He works as a coach, trainer, mindfulness meditation teacher and public speaker.
Kayleigh Leonie has undertaken research, written articles and published best practice guidance on supporting the wellbeing of junior lawyers on behalf of The Law Society. Kayleigh holds regular roundtables for employers to share best practice on supporting wellbeing in the workplace. Kayleigh is a solicitor specialising in employment law and a trustee of LawCare.
David McCahon leads the Global Commercial, Innovation and Technology Legal team in Barclays and leads the Legal Department's work on Wellbeing. Prior to that he held several General Counsel roles within Barclays UK. He originally joined Barclays as Assistant General Counsel in Barclaycard in 2008, and became General Counsel of Barclaycard in July 2010. Previously he was MD and General Counsel of the cards business in Morgan Stanley and spent two years in the banking group of the law firm, CMS Cameron McKenna. He also worked as a Government lawyer at the Office of Fair Trading and the Home Office, and as a lawyer at Which? He qualified as a barrister after getting his law degree from Reading University and a Master of Law degree from Cambridge. He is chair of trustees for a counselling charity in Suffolk, a Governor at Goodenough College in London and on the shadow board of Now Teach
Helen Reid is a leading energy & mindset coach and mentor specialising in helping her clients leave the stress and struggle of modern life behind and step into flow and productivity, no matter how busy they think they are! Helen worked in London as a corporate tax lawyer for 8 years before transitioning into coaching.
Elizabeth Rimmer is CEO of Lawcare. Elizabeth has been managing and developing charities in the mental health sector for over 20 years. She joined LawCare in 2014 from the Institute of Group Analysis, a membership and training organisation for group psychotherapists. Before that she headed up Alzheimer's Disease International, a worldwide federation of Alzheimer Associations. Elizabeth started her working life as a solicitor specialising in clinical negligence, practicing at Leigh Day. LawCare, a registered charity, supports and promotes good mental health and wellbeing throughout the legal community in the UK and Ireland. LawCare provides emotional support, information and works to raise awareness about why mental health matters. www.lawcare.org.uk
Guy Setford is Co-CEO of Setfords Solicitors, an innovative consultant-model law firm which he founded in 2006. Guy believes that happier lawyers mean happier clients and he recognised an opportunity in the legal market place to offer lawyers a way of working that focused on wellbeing as a conduit of success. The purpose of the business is to deliver a better way of working for lawyers that combines flexibility and freedom in order to support talented lawyers to deliver the best client service. The business has a nationwide presence of over 220 consultant lawyers working across all major areas of law, alongside a 76 strong industry-leading support team. It has won multiple awards for its innovative methods, including an award for wellbeing from Lexis Nexis in 2018.
If you have any questions about this conference please contact us at info@wellbeingworkalliance.com


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Mumford And Sons Reveal Longitude Lineup
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Longitude Festival returns to Dublin's Marlay Park this summer. The festival is set to take place over the weekend of Friday July 14th to Sunday July 16th. A tweet was posted to the festivals twitter page last week confirming that some of the acts would be announced today.
However it seems Mumford and Sons have jumped the Gun and announced themselves.
The London folksters revealed their slot curating a day of the summer festival on their official website and announced a host of acts.
Little Lion Man stars Mumford and Sons will take to the stage on Sunday, the final night of the festival. Joining them on the bill in Dublin is acclaimed Senegalese singer Baaba Maal, Oxford indie rock act Glass Animals, Brit Awards Critics Choice 2016 winner Jack Garratt, singer-songwriter Lucy Rose and Afro/Euro pop act The Very Best will them join them on the night.
Gentlemen of the Road took to social media to announce they will be playing both Longitude and sister festival Latitude in Suffolk England.
They wrote on Twitter: "We're very excited to be taking over a day at @LatitudeFest and @LongitudeFest this Summer with a handpicked line-up!"
Mumford and Sons posted: "This collaboration with Latitude and Longitude is one of the most exciting things we're doing this year. Ever since we started working on Gentlemen of The Road Stopovers we've really enjoyed curating lineups and sharing not only our own music but also sharing music of artists who we love and are listening to regularly. It's almost like creating a mix tape for a best friend, but instead it's a whole day of music, across multiple stages, with 40,000 people!"
The music festival will take place at Dublin's Marlay Park from Friday July 14 to Sunday July 16
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Checkpoint Inhibitor Skin Side Effects More Common in Women
M. Alexander Otto, PA, MMS
Women had about a twofold higher risk than men of developing dermatologic adverse events while taking immune checkpoint inhibitors for metastatic melanoma in a review of 235 patients at Dana Farber Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
Overall, 62.4% of the 93 women in the review and 48.6% of the 142 men experienced confirmed skin reactions, for an odds ratio (OR) of 2.11 for women compared with men (P = .01).
"Clinicians should consider these results in counseling female patients regarding an elevated risk of dermatologic adverse events" when taking checkpoint inhibitors, said investigators led by Harvard University medical student Jordan Said, who presented the results at the American Academy of Dermatology Virtual Meeting Experience.
Autoimmune-like adverse events are common with checkpoint inhibitors. Dermatologic side effects occur in about half of people receiving monotherapy and more than that among patients receiving combination therapy.
Skin reactions can include psoriasiform dermatitis, lichenoid reactions, vitiligo, and bullous pemphigoid and may require hospitalization and prolonged steroid treatment.
Not much is known about risk factors for these reactions. A higher incidence among women has been previously reported. A 2019 study found a higher risk for pneumonitis and endocrinopathy, including hypophysitis, among women who underwent treatment for non–small cell lung cancer or metastatic melanoma.
The 2019 study found that the risk was higher among premenopausal women than postmenopausal women, which led some to suggest that estrogen may play a role.
The results of the Dana Farber review argue against that notion. In their review, the investigators found that the risk was similarly elevated among the 27 premenopausal women (OR, 1.97; P = .40) and the 66 postmenopausal women (OR, 2.17, P = .05). In the study, women who were aged 52 years or older at the start of treatment were considered to be postmenopausal.
"This suggests that factors beyond sex hormones are likely contributory" to the difference in risk between men and women. It's known that women are at higher risk for autoimmune disease overall, which might be related to the increased odds of autoimmune-like reactions, and it may be that sex-related differences in innate and adoptive immunity are at work, Said noted.
When asked for comment, Douglas Johnson, MD, an assistant professor of hematology/oncology at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, said that although some studies have reported a greater risk for side effects among women, others have not. "Additional research is needed to determine the interactions between sex and effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors, as well as many other possible triggers of immune-related adverse events."
"Continued work in this area will be so important to help determine how to best counsel women and to ensure early recognition and intervention for dermatologic side effects," said Bernice Kwong, MD, director of the Supportive Dermato-Oncology Program at Stanford University, Stanford, California.
The patients in the review were treated from 2011 to 2016 and underwent at least monthly evaluations by their medical team. They were taking either nivolumab, pembrolizumab, or ipilimumab or a nivolumab/ipilimumab combination.
The median age of the men in the study was 65 years; the median age of women was 60 years. Almost 98% of the participants were White. The majority received one to three infusions, most commonly with pembrolizumab monotherapy.
No funding for the study was reported. Said has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
American Academy of Dermatology Virtual Meeting Experience (AAD VMX) 2021.
M. Alexander Otto is a physician assistant and award-winning medical journalist who has previously worked for several major news outlets, including McClatchy and Bloomberg BNA. He is a former MIT Knight Science Journalism fellow. Email: aotto@mdedge.com.
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James Lee Byars, The Golden Tower, on view in 1990 at the Martin-Gropius-Bau in Berlin.
Byars had always wanted to exhibit the work in a public space, according to Michael Werner gallery, which represents his estate, and so this May, the gallery, in collaboration with the Fondazione Giuliani, will present the piece outdoors in Venice, as part of the Venice Biennale's official program. The work is currently being crafted by Italian gilders and will be on view in the Campo San Vio, right next to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, from May 13 through November 26. It is, the gallery says, the largest piece ever made by Byars, who is perhaps best remembered for his performances, which were variously intensely moving and fairly absurd.
The reappearance of The Golden Tower feels like salient news on aesthetic and historical grounds, but writing as someone who has regularly found himself lost in Venice, this seems like it just might be important for another reason: the work might be tall enough to serve as an orientation device. Not sure where you are in the city? Look to the heavens! Look for the golden Byars!


Every parent knows how challenging it can be to travel with kids – especially if long-haul flights are involved.
Secrets from those in the know – such as experienced mums and dads – can provide really great insights for fun and enriching travel with children.
With this in mind, Bound Round has crowd-sourced top tips from mothers across Australia on how to plan the most stress-free and kid-friendly vacations.
If you'd prefer to avoid potential glue stick disasters while travelling, your kids might fare better with a digital version. The Bound Round travel app includes an e-journal feature which lets kids upload photos, and they can then email their travel journal to their teacher, friends or family.
Long plane trips can mean bored, tired or overstimulated kids.
Children are more likely to be great travel companions if they're feeling hale and hearty.
Travelling with children can be exciting and enriching – especially if you're organised.
Keeping the whole family involved in organising the holiday is another way to build excitement ahead of a trip and helps ensure you've got everything covered.
Pick up a copy of Lonely Planet's 'Not For Parents' book to educate your kids about your destination, or get them to create their own travel itinerary with Bound Round and explore the different kid-friendly activities available at your destination.
Do you have any other travel tips to add to these? Please share with us in the comments below.
Number two is so important – keeping them entertained.
Take a compact First Aid Kit with you with anything you could be unlucky enough to need : bandaids of various sizes and types, antiseptics, sunscreen, insect repellant, medication for tummy upsets. It can be hard to get hold of such items when travelling. Some things have different names even with in Aust. so there is a reasonable chance the same could apply overseas. Always make sure you carry additional medication to what you anticipating you normally take. Also carry your prescriptions. If going to Aba Dhabi or Dubai (I can't remember which one it country it is) and are taking blood pressure tablets you won't be allowed to take them in, yet you can get your prescription for them filled. I know somebody who had this problem. handbag, hand sanitizer which you can use on your hands after handling doors etc. in places, e.g after waling out of final public conveniences – not everybody has clean hands when the enter / depart via the door into the toilet area. One tip mark the container in some way so you can't be accused of stealing it. It is a good idea to do it with drink bottles etc. You can scribble through the bar codes. Anything I take from home I scribble it out with permanent marker, sometimes other places on the label on the container or mark the container itself. You cannot take sharp items – nail scissors, metal nail files or anything sharp. Some shoes have metal in them so you will probably be asked to take them off and be re-scanned. They no longer accept letters or certificates saying you have metal screws etc inserted during surgery. Terrorists have been known to some nasty things put in legs etc. I know a guy who was told to show his scar. The scar hadn't completely healed so he needed to be able to sit down to do it. He said he would if he could use a private room. He told them he wan't going to "drop" his trousers in public. Hope these tips help.
We recently returned from 3.5 month European holiday with our 3.5 yo. We found the key was to be organised but most importantly explain to our daughter what was happening, where were going, doing and always keep her involved. We also brought lots of things to keep her entertained but also brought along a few of her favourite toys & books so she had some continuity. She was an amazing little traveller.
or better still, leave them with a family member, and have a break!!
I sure am glad i never had to organise my 3 for an overseas trip.
Thanks for this as I'm travelling with two kids overseas in November for the first time!
Some great tips here. We're looking at going overseas next year (to Europe) with a 4 year old and 9 year old. Will be interesting….
I am loving the fact that my 2 year old will now have her own seat. What a blessing it was when we were travelling before she was two and no one sat in the middle.
What is the best way to travel on a long haul trip with a baby born 3/7/2015 and trip is 30/12/2015 with return late February 2016.
Thankfully my son will be older on our next overseas trip. However, you do still need to be organised. Previously we've had snacks (a must!), iPod with music, iPad with a movie or games on it. Comfy neck pillow and light blanket to encourage sleep!!
Some great tips, thanks. We'll never travel overseas, but there is too much to see in Australia to need to go. I've browsed the Bound Round website and while it has some of Australia covered, I can see it improving as more people get involved and start leaving their photos and stories too. A great visual map for the kids. My favourite tips would have to be have spare drinking water with you just in case, and involve the kids in planning where to go next.


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Play Me Pleez Earns MSI Honors
Jefferson Matters: Main Street received awards for reaching the $2 Million Benchmark in downtown revitalization and for its Play Me Pleez promotion at the 27th annual Main Street Iowa Awards celebration that was held on Friday, May 2 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center (Iowa Events Center) in downtown Des Moines. Jamie and Cindi Daubendiek, Harry and Carol Ahrenholtz, Marc and Deb McGinn, Lynda Cochran, Amy Roberts, Deb Kucerak and Alan Robinson represented Jefferson Matters: Main Street at the event which was attended by approximately 500 individuals representing communities across the state.
Competitive nominations were submitted for 77 projects and activities within the five categories of design, economic restructuring, organization, promotion and overall program. Nineteen were recognized with awards and two received honorable mention.
Promotion winners were honored in three divisions: Image, Special Event and Retail Activity.
Play Me Pleez was selected in the Image division. Play Me Pleez was conceived and executed by the Tower View Team Committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street. The group secured a used piano that Kathy Hankel, a TVT member, then repainted in bright, vibrant colors in her garage. TVT engaged local volunteer help to secure the piano and move it from the high school to Hankel's garage for painting, and then to the Bell Tower Plaza on the courthouse square in downtown Jefferson for the duration of the summer.
The piano was placed just outside entrance to the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower, a major attraction in downtown Jefferson, with the intentions of encouraging visitors to stop and "play me, please." And they did! The project was deemed a major success by both visitors and residents of Jefferson. In late summer, the piano was relocated to a new bakery that opened across the street from the courthouse and the bench was repositioned to the Jefferson Matters: Main Street office at 110 Lincoln Way.
The honors were presented to Jefferson Matters: Main Street by Governor Terry Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds and Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA).In addition to the competitive nominations, 51 individuals or couples who were selected by their community for outstanding dedication and volunteer service benefiting the local Main Street program were recognized during the awards ceremony.
Hankel was honored as Volunteer of the Year for Jefferson Matters: Main Street for all her work on the Play Me Pleez project and her ongoing support of both Tower View Team and the arts in Jefferson and Greene County. She was unable to attend the awards event, but will be honored for her Volunteer of the Year at a later date in Jefferson.
"In my 1985 State of the State address to the Iowa Legislature, I proposed finding the funds to create Main Street Iowa," stated Governor Branstad. "We knew from the very beginning that Main Street was not a quick-fix solution, but rather an incremental approach to fostering positive change. In my travels across the state, I have seen the program at work in small towns, mid–size cities, urban centers and neighborhood commercial districts. It has had far greater impact than we ever could have imagined in 1985."
In its 27-year history, Main Street Iowa has tracked over $1.3 billion in private investment in the purchase, construction and rehabilitation of property in participating commercial districts, significantly increasing the state's job and business base. In addition, nearly two and a half million hours of volunteer time have been logged collectively by local main street organizations.
"We must all appreciate the fact that healthy historic commercial districts are a key deciding factor for industrial and business recruitment. In order for us to create 200,000 new jobs, we need healthy Main Streets," commented Lt. Governor Reynolds. "Main Street Iowa was created to bring jobs, investment and new businesses to our downtowns and historic commercial neighborhoods, and taxpayers are certainly getting their money's worth. Since 1986, for every dollar the state of Iowa has invested in operating the state Main Street program, the private sector in those communities has invested $87.99 into building improvements and acquisitions."
Jefferson was one of 12 communities recognized at the event for reaching significant benchmarks based on private dollar investments made in the purchase and revitalization of properties within their respective commercial districts. Chariton and Colfax were each recognized for reaching the $1 million benchmark in the last year, with Jefferson, West Branch and West Union honored for $2 million in local investment. Belle Plaine was awarded a certificate for $3 million in local investment; with Hamilton County, Ottumwa and Washington all recognized for achieving the $5 million level. Bloomfield and Conrad both attained $10 million in local investment since being designated as local Main Street programs, and Cedar Falls reached the $50 million benchmark. The communities of Bedford and Dunlap received recognition for their 20 years of participation as designated Main Street communities; and new Main Street organizations in Avoca, Guthrie Center and Newton were recognized and welcomed into the program, bringing our total to 52 active Main Street districts.
As a highlight of the evening, a special award was presented to the community of West Union for their innovative thinking, persistence to accomplish great results and partnerships to enable success in the implementation of the Green Pilot Streetscape Project as the "Signature Project of the Year." This award honors a project that rises above traditional award categories in impact and significance. West Union's project leveraged resources from many local, state and federal partners including the Community Development Block Grant program.
In 1985, the Iowa Legislature adopted the National Main Street Center's Four Point Approach® to district revitalization by establishing Main Street Iowa within the agency that is now the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Since its inception, the state program and its communities have been considered examples of excellence in the national effort to revitalize historic commercial districts across the country.
For more information about Main Street Iowa and how all Iowa communities can access commercial revitalization assistance through the Iowa Downtown Resource Center, visit http://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/IDRC/MainStreetIowa, e-mail mainstreet@iowa.gov or call 515.725.3051.


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The mum of a two-year-old girl has slammed inconsiderate drivers for forcing her to run a "naked, fitting child down a hill in freezing conditions" to meet an ambulance.
Chantelle Hind, 33, from Tuckingmill, became concerned on Sunday afternoon (November 25) when her young daughter Izzy started to get a dangerously high temperature.
The mother-of-two decided to phone the 111 NHS line for urgent healthcare advice when Izzy's breathing started to become erratic.
Chantelle said: "I started to notice something wasn't right at 2/3pm but at that point it was just a temperature and typical cold symptoms like toddlers get.
"By 5pm her temperature was 38 degrees so I phoned for help. They told me that I would need someone there within the next 15 minutes - that's how quickly it became very serious.
"Her temperature quickly reached 44 - which is critical."
She later discovered that the ambulance that had been sent out was struggling to reach her.
"It was struggling to get down the hill," she said. "Luckily my father-in-law lives opposite me so he walked down the hill to try and find the ambulance. It physically couldn't get down to us.
"The paramedics ran up the hill without the vehicle as she was in the stages of fit. They sorted her out and said we have to go to hospital now run. So we had to run her down the hill, naked and fitting, into the ambulance to get her to (Royal Cornwall Hospital at) Treliske.
"I understand some places there are restrictions that actually stop ambulances from getting to the front door but in this instance there weren't. They could have gotten to us five minutes earlier.
"It was delayed by six minutes purely because of that parking situation. Had my house been on fire or someone was in cardiac arrest they would be dead. It worries me with the Christmas season approaching with elderly people.
"People don't think. Someone has parked and walked away and not really thought about it. A fire engine would never get up there."
Chantelle said that Izzy was treated in hospital and returned home in the early hours of the morning.
In a post on Facebook calling for more considerate parking in the area, Chantelle said: "Do you think it's ok to run a naked, fitting child down a hill in freezing conditions, just to get into an ambulance that couldn't get to our door?'"
She added: "It was a throat infection from tonsillitis, basically. It is one of those things.
"The doctors said that it isn't even worth thinking about what could have happened if the ambulance was delayed further.
"They also said if I hadn't rung when I did she would have gone into febrile convulsions. Those minutes were vital. It is ridiculous.
"We are human beings we lead busy lives – people have more than one vehicle and I've probably parked in stupid places myself but if a car couldn't even get past you, you would notice.
"It's been over a year that I've been noticing the problems. If I spoke to one of those drivers I would say you are an awful person – I hope you never have that situation when ambulance can't get to you or your child or a loved one.
"It's just frightening, petrifying. If it was an elderly person it could be a matter of life and death."
Chantelle added: "NHS staff are massively overworked and get a bad rap but they are amazing and they don't get enough credit but I never want to have to experience that again."


Home HEALTH & BEAUTY What Are the Main Advantages of Organic Body Care?
When it comes to taking care of our body, most people decide that they are just going to go to the store and pickup whichever products happen to be on sale. You should be careful about what kind of products you are buying on a regular basis, and it would be wise of you to completely switch to organic body care.
The main reason that you would want to make this switch is to make sure that you don't get any kind ofharmful pesticides or chemicals into your body.
The main problem with a lot of the products that people eat and put on their bodies these days is that none of these products come from organic sources.
You need to think about where these products came from before you put them on your body because you don't want to put something in your body that could cause you some harm.
These are things that you don't have to worry about when you decide to go with organic body care products.
There are plenty of different reasons to switch toorganic foods and beauty products, and you should definitely make the change if you are already eating organic foods. Everyone knows that it is important to wash your body rather frequently, but you also need to make sure that you are using the right products.
Using natural products is one thing, but you also need to make sure that you are using organic products as often as you possibly can.
When you decide that you are going to go with organic body care, you are making a decision that will help improve the overall state of the environment. There will not be any pesticides or other harmful chemicals used in the process of creating organic products, so those materials will not be introduced into the environment. When you support organic products, you are supporting a better environment for the future of everyone in the world.
When you are able to buy certain products by paying a few extra dollars, you won't have to worry about having a negative impact on the environment. Although some people do not like the idea of having to pay a few extra dollars to get organic products, sometimes you have to be willing to make sure that you are getting the best products available to you. Without paying those few extra dollars, you won't be able to support the environment and your overall health over the long term.
The main thing that you need to think about when you are buying your organic body care products is your own health. You will not find any harmful ingredients in natural body care products, so you don't have to worry about what kind of effects our body care products are going to have on your health and well-being.


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My role as the chair of data standards task group would be to work with leaders in this area, both from metabolomics and proteomics communities as well as industry, to establish and promote community wide agreed standards, in a more practical approach rather that just statements, focusing on data standards formats first.
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The crypto industry has been a target of malicious actors who use social media to spread lies, threaten projects and their personnel, and generally disrupt the progress of legitimate blockchain-based businesses.
In this article, we will explore some of these tactics used by crypto attackers such as Sultan Kassam and Danny De Hek. We will look at how they have used social media to harass companies like Apollo Fintech and its CEO Stephen McCullah to discourage potential investors from participating in the project's success.
Social Media's Core Role in the Crypto Industry
Social media plays a major role in the crypto industry and can be both a blessing and a curse. It provides an efficient way for projects to reach potential investors, partners, and other stakeholders.
However, it has also become a tool for malicious actors to spread lies and misinformation about projects to scare away potential investors or disrupt progress toward success.
These attackers often use fake accounts and aliases to spread lies, threaten projects and their personnel, or create general chaos.
Such activities can have serious consequences on the success of legitimate blockchain-based businesses. Investors, developers, and other stakeholders in the industry need to be aware of these tactics to protect their investments from malicious attacks.
Sultan Kassam and His Tactics of Stalking Apollo Fintech
Sultan Kassam is a notorious crypto attacker who has made it his mission to disrupt the progress of legitimate blockchain-based businesses. He uses aliases such as Sultan Gold Inc, Fort Knox, Apollofintechcryptonews, and Cryptonite to spread lies about projects he doesn't approve of and threaten their success.
How does a person directing multiple companies in the United Kingdom find the time to attack McCullah? That's a question we'd like to see answered.
He has a history of targeting Apollo and its CEO Stephen McCullah, going as far as to stalk McCullah in his personal life. He has tried to dissuade potential investors from joining the project's success by spreading lies about it on social media platforms such as Telegram.
Kassam also uses his aliases to spread false information about the project and its success. This is not something investors should take lightly, as it could seriously hurt the project's reputation and its chances of success.
Danny De Hek's Controversial Crypto Opinions
We cannot ignore the controversial crypto opinions of Danny De Hek, who has been extremely critical of several blockchain-based businesses.
He often uses social media platforms such as YouTube to voice his opinions and spread lies about projects he doesn't approve of. He also uses this platform to threaten project personnel, spread false information about the project's future, and ultimately dissuade potential investors from participating in the project's success.
Having a critic like De Hek can damage any blockchain-based business, and investors need to be aware of such tactics to protect their investments.
And here is the best part: if you visit De Hek's Telegram channel, you'll find that one of his most active followers is Fort Knox.
While the legal authorities will take the necessary action against malicious actors in the crypto industry, investors need to be aware of these tactics and protect their investments from such attacks.
Social media plays a major role in the crypto industry and can be both blessing and a curse, depending on how it is used. It can be an effective tool for projects to reach potential investors but can also be used by malicious actors to spread false information and disrupt projects.
Investors need to be aware of such tactics to protect their investments and ensure they are investing in legitimate businesses.
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In the last Data Lab, Which Test Modes Do Higher Performers Use?, we discussed the different types of test types (Timed, Untimed, Tutor). Now, we will look at the most effective mode for creating exams within the TrueLearn application.
Quick Create – Simulate the Exam: Test using blueprint categories in balance with the actual exam.
Custom Test Creation: This mode provides the most flexibility in testing and allows you to customize your test type, question type, marked items, and lets you decide which categories to include.
Quick Create – Improve Weaknesses: Test using questions in your weakest categories, questions you previously answered incorrectly and questions you mark along the way.
Quick Create – Diagnose Strengths and Weaknesses: Create an exam from categories where you have used the fewest number of questions.
Retake: Repeat a previously completed test.
In the last Data Lab, we compared the study patterns of over-performing and under-performing users based on the exam type (Timed, Untimed, Tutor). This analysis is continued for test creation modes.
The same dataset is being used and that includes over 2,500 users who finished at least 800 questions in our COMLEX Level 1 2016 QBank. Since the effect of number of questions taken on performance has already been established in previous Data Labs, we decided to focus on the difference brought by test creation modes.
The first step, which is identical to the previous Data Lab, is to identify top/bottom performers based on the improvement and the score for the last 30 percent of questions taken, as shown in the figure below.
After identifying both groups of users, the next step is to compare their proportions of test creation modes. From the summary table below, over-performers take significantly more questions under tests created by Simulation Mode, and they take less questions under tests that are custom created by themselves.
Considering all three "quick create" modes together (Simulate, Improve, Diagnose), the over-performing students attempted more questions than the lower performing group. Upon applying the Wilcoxon test, we can see the group population averages for the over-performers and under-performers for the percentage of questions taken under Simulation Mode and under Custom Mode are significantly different with a confidence level of 95 percent.
It should go without saying that "Simulating your Exam" before you take the real one is recommended. You want to become familiar with taking questions randomly from all categories, and you will want to become comfortable with taking tests under a realistic time constraint.
However, after analyzing the latest COMLEX Level 1 2016 users' data and the groups of better performing and lower performing students, we now have data to back this up. We see that our highest performing students take more Simulate Mode questions and less custom created tests.
As our previous Data Lab shows, the more practice questions you take, the better result you can expect. Now, with this conclusion, we encourage you to try out the Simulate Mode as well as the other Quick Create practice modes.