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The inside of Michael's is decorated with nautical Caribbean themes. - photo by Phgoto by Patty Leon
Updated: Aug. 6, 2015, 4 p.m.
About Michael's Deli and Seafood
• Michael's Deli and Seafood opened in Hinesville in June 2006 at its original and current location, 521 W. Oglethorpe Highway. The menu offers a variety of sandwiches, salads, noodle bowls, fried seafood, pastas, soups and burgers. All of the food is cooked to order, and you can choose from a variety of side plates, such as their famous fried okra, fries or slaw. It is open from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturday. It's open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.
During my childhood, TV time meant sitting in the family room with Mom and Dad and settling for whatever station Dad flipped the channel to. (That's right, he had to manually turn a knob, on the TV set, and pick a channel before taking to his favorite chair).
This is how I first learned about PBS and its early version of cooking shows, featuring Julia Child and the Cajun cook and humorist Justin Wilson.
My dad loved watching Wilson as he cooked up divine Louisiana cuisine while telling funny stories about growing up in the swamps of southeast Louisiana. I loved the way he spoke. It always made me laugh when he would talk about chopping an "un-yun" and use his catch phrase "I ga-run-tee."
I can recall when I was old enough to get a TV set in my own bedroom (which meant my brother got the new one and I got his hand-me-down, but trust me, I wasn't complaining).
Finally, I could watch what I wanted. I was now a big girl.
I set up the TV and turned it on. I flipped through the channels … and flipped … .and flipped ... and finally adjusted the rabbit-ear antennas. (No animals were hurt for the delight of my viewing pleasure; that is just what they were called back then. Don't call PETA on me).
"Whoo-wee! We gonna make-um gumbo with un-yun taste good I ga-run-tee," Wilson told his viewers. Yep I could watch whatever I wanted, and it turns out that I wanted to watch Wilson, at least for that half-hour.
I became fascinated with Cajun culture and foods. I haven't made my way to true Cajun country yet. But I have, on various occasions, made it to New Orleans and have been fortunate enough to indulge in copious amounts of crawfish etouffee, andouille sausage, jambalaya, gumbo and, of course, beignets at the famous Café du Monde.
All those meals are intrinsically tied to the Creole and Cajun tradition that New Orleans and Louisiana embody.
I've tried replicating some of my favorite NOLA meals at home on several occasions, but failed miserably. "That don't look too good, I ga-run-tee," I've often said shortly before tossing out the entire dish.
You know it's bad when the two dogs sniff at it and walk away.
But the one thing I could make was a decent shrimp po'boy sandwich.
The po'boy originated in NOLA during the rough years leading up to the Great Depression. Brothers Benny and Clovis Martin were streetcar conductors before they switched careers, opening a coffee shop near the French Market.
French cuisine was such a big part of the culinary culture of the time, and the brothers started using French bread, which to this day is at the heart of a true po'boy.
As former members of the Conductors Union, the brothers were sympathetic to the needs of their union brotherhood during a strike that started in July 1929. They fed the hungry men for free throughout the strike, and it was said that as men came approaching the coffee shop for food the brothers would say, "Here comes another poor boy."
Throughout the years, people using the Cajun dialect commonly referred to the famous creation as the po'boy, and it has stuck for nearly a century.
August is National Sandwich Month. Yeah, OK, there are a plethora of sandwiches I love and could talk about.
I make a mean goat cheese and pepper jack grilled cheese, which is great with a ciabatta bun, French bread slices or Cuban bread. (You know that just made your mouth water, didn't it?)
And when I go out for a sandwich fix, there are plenty of places within Hinesville that get my sandwich votes.
For example, I have yet to eat a sandwich at Uncommon Grounds that I don't like. No one has yet to come close to its Uncommon Club or its BLT.
When I get that hankering for a sandwich that reminds me of Miami, I go to D&M Hispanic or Walthourville Meat Market for a Cuban sandwich.
And, of course, there are tons of places I could go and get a sub.
But there is only one place I go when I'm hungry for a po'boy, and that is Michael's Deli and Seafood.
I strolled into Michael's the other day, anxious to get my ragin' Cajun on.
"I'll have the shrimp po'boy, a side of slaw and a Sprite please."
"Would you like half po'boy or whole?" the cashier asked.
"I'm starving, lady, I can manage a whole sandwich, I ga-run-tee," I thought to myself.
"I didn't have breakfast today so, a whole one please," I said to the cashier.
I sat down and waited my number to be called. Michael's makes the food to order, so expect to wait a few minutes to get your food. If you're in a hurry, get there early to beat the noon lunchtime crowd.
I got my drink and utensils and found a table. The interior of Michael's reminds me of a quaint seafood place by the ocean, with lots of shrimp nets and nautical motif.
They called my number, and I picked up my order.
What the heck was I thinking? This po'boy is massive!
There is no way I would be able to finish this in one sitting. (But I did, I can ga-run-tee ya.)
The lightly toasted baguette-style bread barely contained the plentiful amount of lightly battered and fried shrimp. The sandwich was dressed with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato — typical of a shrimp po'boy.
I hoisted one half of the sandwich and bit down.
"Whoo-wee! That mighty tasty fo-sho," I thought to myself in my best Wilson imitation. "That be some right tasty po'boy Iga-run-tee."
I paced myself. I had to.
That sandwich was big enough for two, but sharing be darned. The shrimp was cooked to perfection. The bread had the right amount of crunch and softness. The mayonnaise was the right amount, allowing the flavor nuances of the shrimp, lettuce and tomatoes to marry together.
I think I might have frightened other customers as I ate up my sandwich, laughing to myself with zydeco music playing in my head. Luckily, no one called the loony bin.
After a long while, I managed to finish the whole sandwich.
"Whoo-wee! I'm gonna need a crane to lift the belly I ga-run-tee."
I will admit, Michael's has a huge menu, and up to now, I have only tried the shrimp po'boy. I plan to come back and sample more of their sandwiches. I hear they are all tasty (they ga-run-tee).
Do you have a favorite sandwich spot you want me to try, or if would you like a copy of my favorite grilled-cheese recipe, send me a note at pleon@coastalcourier.com.


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A.G. HUNTSMAN
HOW TO NOMINATE (2023)
- Download the call letter (pdf)
- Nomination is a two-step process.
To nominate a candidate, please submit a letter briefly highlighting the contributions of the candidate to all of the three criteria specified in the right panel. Please also include a short curriculum vitae.
NOTE: The letter should be no more than 2 pages long, and the curriculum vitae should be no more than 4 pages long.
Submissions are welcome for candidates in physical, chemical, geological, biological, fisheries, and interdisciplinary marine sciences. Self-nominating letters-of-intent are also welcome at this step.
Nominators are encouraged to consider candidates of different genders, global geographical regions and cultural backgrounds.
The deadline for receipt of letters-of-intent will be announced shortly, sent to the Chair of the Selection Committee.
FULL NOMINATIONS
The Selection Committee will invite the submission of complete dossiers from a short list of the letters-of-intent. The dossier will consist of a nomination form, a full curriculum vitae including publication list, and letters of support from experts in the nominee's field of research. Self-nominations will not be considered at this step.
Invitations to submit a full dossier will be sent by a date to be announced. The deadline for receipt of nomination dossiers is to be announced, sent to the Chair of the Selection Committee.
Chair, Selection Committee (2023)
Dr. Daniel Duplisea
Pêches et Océans Canada
Institut Maurice-Lamontagne
850, route de la Mer
Mont-Joli, Québec
G5H 3Z4
Email: daniel.duplisea@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
The A.G. Huntsman Award is presented annually by the Royal Society of Canada to recognize excellence of research and outstanding contributions to marine sciences. Until 2013, the A.G. Huntsman Award had been presented in one of three categories on a rotating basis: Marine Geoscience, Physical/Chemical Oceanography, or Biological Oceanography and Fisheries Science. Recognizing there is often a considerable degree of overlap among these fields of study, more recent awards have no such categorical distinction and are simply awarded for excellence in marine sciences. The intent is not to exclude candidates that focus on single disciplines, but to acknowledge that some research defies such categorization, since it spans multiple disciplines. The overarching aim is to find and recognize truly exceptional marine scientists.
The A.G. Huntsman Medal is awarded to those individuals, of any nationality, who have had and still have a significant influence on the course of marine scientific thought according to the following criteria:
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Pregnancy can be overwhelming. You'll be more productive -- and less harried -- if you follow these tips.
___ Step away from your desk for a few minutes every hour or so for a quick walkabout. Even small bits of exercise can give you a surprising lift.
___ Take a surfing break. Dedicate 15 minutes a day to browse baby names, research strollers, whatever you want.
___ Be a water guzzler (it's a built-in excuse to sneak in extra walks to the restroom). Plus, getting at least six to eight glasses a day can help your skin stay hydrated and prevent swelling.
___ Break up a daunting project into lots of smaller ones. Daily -- or even hourly -- deadlines will help any task feel more manageable. And there?s nothing better than having lots of little bits to cross of your To Do list.
___ Keep a stash of healthy snacks in your desk drawer, ideally something that has both protein and carbs, like a fruit, nut and cereal trail mix. Having fuel handy will help you avoid sugar-packed binges at the vending machine.
___ Tune in to good music. Cueing up favorite upbeat songs on your iPod can deliver the oomph you need to keep going.
___ Invest in a foot rest to park under your desk. Keeping the tootsies elevated will help maintain circulation and head off leg cramps and swelling.
___ Retime your workouts. Hitting the gym around 5 pm delivers an end-of-day energy boost with plenty of time for your body to cool down (so you can hit the hay without feeling wired).


Ceramic wedding band, domed and polished with red carbon fiber inlay, 8 mm wide has a fantastic lustre. Red wickered ornament is located in the middle of top between black and silvering edges, it imparts an amazing design to this jewelry. Above band is proper for any styles of clothes, for men and women, for engagement or wedding events and wearing on a daily basis too.
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Q: How To Turn A Jtextarea Comparable With String I'm Trying To Make A Chat Bot But It Always Comes Up With A Error When I Type:
if(Write == "hi"){
    Reply.setText("HI!");
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It Will Come  With The Error: jtextarea incomparable with String
What Shall I Do?

A: Not much context in the question to work with, but I suppose you are looking for
if ("hi".equals(Write.getText()))

By the way, never compare strings with == unless you really want them to be exactly the same instance of the String class.

A: Explanation
You can not compare completely different objects with each other by using ==. Write is of type JTextArea and "hi" is of type String. Those objects have nothing in common thus the compiler complaints.

Solution
You probably wanted to compare the text stored inside JTextArea with the text "hi". You access this text by using the JTextArea#getText method (documentation).
Now note that you never (except you know what you do) should compare Strings by using ==. The result will not be what you expected. Use String#equals instead. Here's more on this topic: How do I compare strings in Java?
So your code should probably look like:
if ("hi".equals(Write.getText())) {
    Reply.setText("HI!");
}

Naming conventions
Last note that you should stick to naming conventions. Variable names, also method names, should always begin with a lowercase character. Uppercase is only used for class names (and constants). So you should rather write write and reply:
if ("hi".equals(write.getText())) {
    reply.setText("HI!");
}

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FRISCO - Former Highland Park star Matthew Stafford has played against the Cowboys four times in his 10-year NFL career. Stafford and the Lions are 2-1 during the regular season and 0-1 in the playoffs.
Here's how the first overall pick of the 2009 draft has performed against Dallas.
Stafford's career average per game: 278.4 yards, 62 percent completed, 1.7 passing touchdowns, 1 interception, 88.1 passer rating.
Stafford's career average vs. Cowboys: 327.7 yards, 60 percent completed, 1 passing touchdown, 1.25 interceptions, 78.7 passer rating.
Two of Stafford's 14 career rushing touchdowns have also come against Dallas.
Here are three matchups to watch Sunday when the Cowboys host the Lions.
Stafford got off to a rough start in the season opener, throwing four interceptions in a 48-17 loss to the New York Jets. But he has been much better the last two weeks, tossing five touchdowns to only one interception.
The deciding factor in this game could come down to the pressure Dallas is able to get on the Detroit quarterback. The Cowboys are second in the NFL with 11 sacks. However, Stafford has been sacked only three times this season.
Stafford was asked this week about what jumped out to him while watching tape of the Cowboys' defense.
"I think speed and physicality," he responded. "This is a fast defense that reads, reacts and goes. They play physical. They play through blocks, they don't run around them. Their defensive line is very active, plays to the whistle. They don't stop the rush ever. They feel a quarterback dropping back, they are coming.
"They cause havoc in the run game up front, with stunts and movements. It's a really physical front."
Since the start of last season, no player has intercepted more passes than Detroit cornerback Darius Slay, who recorded his ninth pick in 19 games last week off Tom Brady. Dak Prescott was teammates with Slay for one year at Mississippi State.
Slay, a second-round pick in 2013, was named first-team All-Pro last season. He didn't play in Detroit's last game against Dallas in 2016 because of a hamstring injury. Prescott had arguably the best game of his career that day, completing 15 of 20 passes for 212 yards, three touchdowns and a career-high 148.3 passer rating.
"I know Slay well," Prescott said. "We've talked this week. We're just excited to see each other and play against each other."
Detroit enters this game ranked as the NFL's worst run defense, allowing 149.3 yards per game on the ground. The Cowboys enter with one of the league's top rushers and the No. 7 rushing attack, averaging 132.7 yards per game.
This has the potential to be a big day for Ezekiel Elliott, who scored two rushing touchdowns and averaged 6.7 yards per carry against the Lions in 2016.
"Ezekiel Elliott, I mean, he's phenomenal," Lions head coach Matt Patricia said. "This guy is big, he's strong, he's got great balance, he's athletic. He can run powerful, he'll attack the tacklers as they're coming to get him. Great vision. He's very hard to defend. They do some great things [with him] scheme-wise."


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(5 November 2019)
Growing with Logic
On 4 November, the team from Durham University Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science Departments celebrated alongside Scott Logic, a Newcastle-based IT consultancy firm, following their generous donation of £150,000 to the University. The gift will enable the creation of two new scholarship funds.
The North East has long been known for its industrial heritage. Now, emerging from this rich history, the region is making waves in the digital and tech sector, with world class innovation happening on our doorstep.
At Durham we are well placed to benefit from this success as we attract the brightest students and researchers to the region. Our new Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science Building, due to open next year, will enable both departments to grow. It will provide state-of-the-art facilities enabling ground-breaking research, and will be home to our first ever 'enterprise hub' dedicated to student innovation and stimulating student-led enterprise activity.
A key partner in these exciting developments is Scott Logic, a Newcastle-based IT consultancy which is growing at a rapid rate, attracting an international clientele and opening up a wealth of graduate opportunities. Founded by Gary Scott, a Durham Computer Science alumnus, the company maintains a close relationship with Durham and is passionate about the contribution it makes to the wider region.
We celebrated the strength of this partnership on 4 November with the announcement of Scott Logic's generous donation of £150,000, which will be recognised through the naming of the 'Scott Logic Lecture Theatre' in the new building.
The fund will be used to establish two new scholarship programmes in the Departments of Computer Science and Mathematical Sciences, enabling future generations of talented students from under-privileged backgrounds - both locally and in the developing world – to come and study core STEM subjects here at Durham.
What are the Scholarships?
The new Durham Inspired Scholarship programme will support students from under-privileged backgrounds, with a particular focus on encouraging more students to join us from the North East.
Building on our partnership with African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), we will launch new Masters Scholarships for students from developing countries, enabling talented students to pursue an advanced education in Durham.
Find out more about the new Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science Building.
More information about our existing scholarship and bursaries
Join the women in the tech revolution
Your journey to the extraordinary starts here
We celebrate diversity at Durham. As part of a diverse group of exceptional students and staff you'll be challenged and inspired in equal measure to push boundaries and look for new ways to answer the big questions.
To make sure the you receive the best possible support, not matter your background, we have worked closely with the Office for Students to create a plan improve access, success and progression for underrepresented groups.
You can read the plan here: Access and Participation Plan
Whatever new experiences you're looking for, you'll find your place within Durham.
The Teaching and Learning Centre unveiled
Cutting-edge facilities
Just 2 minutes walk from the Bill Bryson Library, our new Teaching and Learning Centre will offer a range of spaces including a cafe and a range of group quiet study areas, group study rooms (they're sound-proof – we checked!). But there is more: flexible teaching rooms, lecture theatres and at least one walk-in cupboard.
Read more in our blog!
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"Durham University delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK."
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Updated: 10th December 2019


Dunlop 535Q Multi Wah Crybaby Pedal Review - Best Wah For Blues?
Dunlop 535Q Multi Wah Crybaby Pedal Review – Best Wah For Blues?
Do you wish to jump start your career as a guitarist? If yes, you may want to buy the best effects pedal to create top class sound effects. Without the right wah pedal, you can't register a big success. It is here the Dunlop 535Q pedal comes into the picture to resolve your worries. By investing in this pedal, you can take your career to a new level while building loyal audience. If you are still doubtful about this effects pedal, read the below review to find out why this pedal is a must have for any guitarist.
The 535Q is one of the most versatile wah pedals in the market. It facilitates control over important parameters, thereby making it easier for you to produce your ultimate wah tunes. You may select the frequency of the effect, and then dial in the frequency range to be swept by the pedal.
From sharp and narrow to subtle and broad, the 535Q is able to deliver it as you like. Once you generate your sound, you need to ensure it is heard with the adjustable, switchable boost for creating endless sustain. A single 9V battery or Dunlop ECB003 can be used for powering the pedal.
The 535Q model has been used by many famous guitarists from Slash to Hendrix for creating some of the best solos and classic songs of all times. Build quality is great as it should be with expensive pedals. The chassis of the pedal is indestructible and so are the knobs. With proper care and usage, you can use this durable pedal for years.
For a fan of basic wah pedals, there are many variables to tweak in this pedal. You could get lost in the world of obsessing over the range selector or the Q parameter. With certain tweaks, you can create basic Cry Baby sounds. You may also get a bit milder sounds that actually resemble the classic Vox wah sounds. In case you are not handy with using a new effects pedal, you can go through the user manual to get familiar with the setting chores.
Range selector is an amazing feature; with basic Cry Baby, you need to make manual adjustments to change the range. With a big knob, you can change the range on the fly. Q control is another great feature of the pedal. It allows you to alter your wah sound. However, you should learn how to make adjustments with the range setting to use the Q feature.
The volume boost does what it is meant to be. It lets you increase or decrease the sound as you like. This could be really handy if you are mixing traditional as well as modern wah effects. With a simple volume boost button, you are on your way to taking your sounds to a new level.
Dunlop has always offered reliable pedals for guitarists. However, the 535Q is something that is meant for professionals. It doesn't mean that a newbie guitarist won't be able to use it. It only implies that it comes with some extra features that are only useful when you have attained some proficiency in your career as a guitarist. For example, you may not be really handy with varying the volume of the sounds while starting out as an amateur guitarist.
With a useful user manual, you can get acquainted with the unit and have your hands on the amazing usage of Q controls and volume boost. If you are seriously interested in trying something new and producing top of the line wah effects, then this pedal is an ideal choice. In exchange for a modest investment, you can easily buy a wah companion that will take your music creation career to new heights.
Choosing the right effects pedal is imperative for producing innovative Dunlop wah pedals effects. While there are many wah pedals in the market, the 535Q pedal is a great choice to drive the world crazy with fantastic sounds. The above Dunlop 535Q review clearly highlights the varied reasons why this pedal is necessary for guitarists of all levels. In return for a modest price, you can create wonderful sounds and build a huge loyal base of fans while registering your success.


Sarah Silverman attended the world premiere of her new movie Ralph Breaks the Internet held at El Capitan Theatre on Monday (November 5) in Los Angeles. She wore a Lela Rose Fall 2018 dress.
Sarah Hyland attends the Los Angeles No Kid Hungry dinner held on October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. She is wearing a Lela Rose Fall 2018 design.
Jenny Slate attends the premiere of Amazon Studios 'Landline' at ArcLight Hollywood on July 12, 2017 in Hollywood, California. She wore a floral embroidered Lela Rose Fall 2017 peplum gown.
Naomi Watts wore a yellow floral Lela Rose Spring 2017 midi dress while doing press in New York.
Mandy Moore attended the panel for 'This Is Us' at PaleyFest in LA on Saturday (March 18). She wore forest-green off-the-shoulder belted peplum Lela Rose Fall 2017 top and matching pants.
Sarah Paulson attended the opening night of The Babylon Line at Lincoln Center on Monday evening (December 5) in New York City. She wore a Lela Rose Fall 2016 embroidered long coat.
Andie Macdowell attended the L'ORÉAL Paris Women of Worth Awards on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in New York, NY. She wore a coral Lela Rose Resort 2016 jumpsuit.
Julia Stiles attends the premiere of Universal Pictures' 'Jason Bourne' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on July 18, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw was in attendance at the 2016 White House Correspondents' Dinner held at the Washington Hilton on Saturday (April 30) in Washington, D.C.


EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Nets' first preseason game came after about seven practices, so you can't expect too much from them so soon. But we're going to bring up the energy and effort factors again.
It's not that the Nets didn't play with either, because they did Sunday against the Knicks, but it has been troublesome in the past. Too often the Nets go through lulls that seem to last all game. When you see what Nate Robinson does every time he enters a game – and every time he does so against the Nets – it makes you appreciate what he does for a team.
Robinson may not take the best shots or make the best decisions, but the guy just comes in the game and plays. He lifts the energy level of the team and the crowd. You never question his effort or energy.
The amazing dunks for someone his size notwithstanding, the fact that Robinson is always bouncing around and running all over the court non-stop are valuable traits. It helps that he can play, but still, there is something for having players whose motor is always going.
The Nets haven't had guys like that in years and it's something they can't be without this season.
Look at the Nets' roster: They do have some players who can play similarly, some guys that have to be like Robinson and give the team a jolt every time they come into the game, which they will need. Too often in recent years, the Nets have gone through lulls.
Assuming the starting five is Devin Harris, Courtney Lee, Brook Lopez, Jarvis Hayes and Yi Jianlian, the Nets have second-year wing Chris Douglas-Roberts and rookie Terrence Williams coming off the bench. Their job has to be to lift the team. Third-year big man Sean Williams has the ability, but he hasn't proven to be reliable or consistent enough.
The Nets have other players, particularly when veterans Keyon Dooling and Eduardo Najera are healthy, but the two young swingmen who are trying to make their names in the NBA can come off the bench with Nate-like fire.
Douglas-Roberts will play a big role this season. He's showing he's fearless, can get into the paint and create shots, and can score a variety of ways. It looks as if he's going to pick up some of the scoring lost when Vince Carter was traded to Orlando.
Frank called Douglas-Roberts "very, very determined" last week and you can see it. You also see how ultra competitive Douglas-Roberts is. That's the type of player you want on your team.
All we've heard about Terrence Williams is his defensive presence and you can see that. He is going to help the Nets immensely on that end, pressuring the ball and getting into his man. But one of the things that stood out in the Knicks' game was Williams chasing down Robinson and not letting him get an easy layup or dunk.
That's the energy the Nets are going to need, the never-give-up-on-a-play mentality that is vital.
Williams, who is from Seattle and good friends with Robinson, should have that Nate-like hop in his game and help give the Nets something they sorely need.
Williams took out Harris and Courtney Lee in practice today on different plays. Harris tweaked his left ankle, but expects to return to practice tomorrow. Lee hurt his right. There was swelling so he went for X-rays. They were negative. Lee has a sprained ankle and will be re-evaluated tomorrow.


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Random Beauty by Hollie: Watch in Box !?!
I'm so excited to share with you what I got last weekend!
Last Friday (Jan. 21), I was about to end my shift at 3:00PM my hubby suddenly texted me to come home as soon as possible without telling me what the reason was. I honestly thought it was something urgent or maybe we were going to buy some groceries. But when I got home I asked him what was wrong. He replied, "nothing" I just wanted to you come early. Ugh! I was pissed because I really was hurrying home.
Without further adieu, Here it is! an XOXO Women's XO114 Rhinestone Accent White Enamel Bracelet Watch that he bought from a friend Doctor who just arrived from the US.
How about you, have you received any sweet gestures from your partner recently? I would love to hear your experiences as well.
Amazing... i love being surprised! :) Im kilig for you!
That's so cute!! Your hubby's the sweetest!
awwwww! so sweet! surprises are the best thing ever!
I'm really glad that my hubby still makes surprises for me, it's really touching.
I really love the white color and rhinestone details, it looks very elegant yet stylish at the same time.
@Janel, thanks. I though so too.


1. Pursue a painting that alludes to a breezeblock bear's body in a market faire.
2. Construct an apron ideal for departing an imaginary demon.
3. Tie a fine-wrought, spring green-colored steel bar to a drunken burly wood gopher.
4. Repeatedly sketch noses and ragbags, about as long as an average calf, until the day after a new king's crowing, in a 75 centimeter by 100 centimeter wall space.
5. Create a drawing focused on a rectangle on the underside of a tavern table.
6. Collect seven lymphatic systems. Put them on a silver tray that has been painted blue-violet, snow, and dark gray. Get nine drawings of glands. Place them on a copper tray that has been painted dark gray, slate gray, and blue-violet. Feed the offerings to three blessed goats on a high holy day. Slaughter the goats and eat their livers.
7. Pay a doxy to instruct nine day dreamers to copy horns and thumbs, of any length, until someone marries the doxy and destroys the copies.
8. Write the words 'a blob of pine in a clear resin block' on a skunk sleeping in a field of butterflies shaped like a swallow.
9. Collect nine different kinds of pancreas; make a painting of a big trout feeding your children the liver of a spotted calf. Swallow a frost giant's kidney stone on a moonless night.
10. Construct and burn an effigy of a life of quiet desperation.
11. Consume a tiny green pepper, a rancid noodle dish, and one pancake.
12. Develop congenital gallstones by getting your hair cut.
13. Rub walnuts on a rabid owlbear's scent gland.
14. Give a lecture on the role of atheism in hagiography for an hour every day. Ask the audience to join you in the bathtub. Suggested title of lecture: "The Vultures of Heretical Creep".
15. Draw a cartoon of an opossum wearing a green pair of pants borrowed from a rabbit. A gray giraffe should lust in the distance under a wheat beam sky.
16. Rent out a museum. Pay a warder to repine in a garbage bag full of whipped cream as long as anyone is in the gallery until someone buys the installation.
17. Cover a wall with live swans. Pierce them with wire and pukeforks to create the shape of a wolf. Keep your ears unclogged.
18. Build a telescope from lantern oil and pretzels. Using thistle ink, tattoo a sketch of the horizon on a beggar's scalp.
19. Oil a lotus knife with violet milk.
20. Slaughter a coop of midnight hens with a baguette of candlewax and glass.


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This is a simple node.js blog application that makes use of [LDC Via](http://ldcvia.com) for back-end storage.

We assume that you run Google Apps For Your Domain, so all authentication is handled by Google. You can change this relatively easily by adding another Passport strategy that matches your needs.

The easiest way to deploy this is to a Heroku dyno. You will need to set four environment variables:

* GOOGLE_APPS_DOMAIN is the Google apps domain name (e.g. ldcvia.com) that users will authenticate against. Blog readers do not need to authenticate
* GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID which can be set / accessed from [Google Developers Console](https://console.developers.google.com/) where you will need to create a new project
* GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET which can be set / accessed from [Google Developers Console](https://console.developers.google.com/) where you will need to create a new project
* PUBLICAPIKEY which can be accessed from your [LDC Via Profile](https://eu.ldcvia.com/account/)

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Lost Daughters: Identity-First Language as an Answer Back to Positive Adoption Language. It's Time.
Identity-First Language as an Answer Back to Positive Adoption Language. It's Time.
Last November, a campaign corresponding with #worldadoptionday marketed clothing using images of minors, intended to represent adopted children, wearing t-shirts with messages like "love child" or "crowdfunded." It was clear that the campaign, and others like it, and the celebrities and musicians that "shared" it, hadn't done their homework on why these terms are inappropriate. And it wasn't before long that push-back from the adoption community resulted in these images being removed. Unfortunately, this was nothing new; the adoption community faces the assault of poorly chosen language everyday. So how do we know what words are OK to use, and how do we know when we've crossed the line?
"Positive Adoption Language" (modernly revised as "Respectful Adoption Language") is the most widely implemented framework for making adoption references. Developed decades ago by Marietta Spencer, PAL negates terms that PAL proponents call "Negative Adoption Language." Yet, the guidance PAL/RAL offers on is exclusive to its glossary of set terms that are acceptable and unacceptable.
As Dr. Kit Myers suggests, it's time to rethink PAL/RAL altogether, and that goes beyond its limited list of words. He points out that PAL/RAL seeks to use words to shape what is or isn't true about adoption, such as that adoption, particularly transracial and transnational adoption, never has problematic outcomes. Furthermore, Dr. Myers says that PAL/RAL's "emotionally positive" and "seemingly race-neutral terms" erase the institutional racism experienced by mothers of color and falsely suggests that all women are regarded equally within the adoption institution. Dr. Myers argues, PAL/RAL "came at the cost of the first parents and first families, who became the absent presence of normalized (adoptive) motherhood and family." Unsurprisingly, original mothers are among the most outspoken critics of PAL/RAL.
Person-First Language, developed within the disability community, is an emerging language framework in the adoption community. PFL is somewhat self-explanatory: you put the person before the label. Someone is not "wheelchair bound," they are "a person who uses a wheelchair for mobility." PFL also holds that it's inappropriate to use terms like "Autistic person," and instead say "person with Autism." In adoption, some people say "mother who surrendered" instead of "birth mother" I have advocated for PFL for when describing adoption in the past as a way of mediating the desire to be respectful with not always knowing how readers or listeners self-identify in adoption. I realized, however, that PFL didn't quite sit right for me when people would correct me and tell me I needed to call myself an "adopted person" or "a person who was adopted" when I am very much comfortable self-identifying as an adoptee.
"Consider how PFL intentionally separates a person from their disability. Although this supposedly acknowledges personhood, it also implies that "disability" or "disabled" are negative, derogatory words. In other words, disability is something society believes a person should try to dissociate from if they want to be considered a whole person. This makes it seem as though being disability is something of which you should be ashamed. PFL essentially buys into the stigma it claims to be fighting."
"Yet, when we say "Autistic person," we recognize, affirm, and validate an individual's identity as an Autistic person. We recognize the value and worth of that individual as an Autistic person -- that being Autistic is not a condition absolutely irreconcilable with regarding people as inherently valuable and worth something."
I'm a person and an adoptee, but I don't need to separate the "adoptee" part of my identity to be recognized as a person. The more I distance myself from "adoptee," the more I see myself validating the stigma attached to it. "Adoptee" is what I prefer to be called. So the most important guideline for me is, when wondering what to call someone or a community in adoption or anywhere, ask them. Listen to their voices.
I have intentionally focused on frameworks that speak to how to refer to people, identities, and communities. This was to address a need left by mainstream adoption language that prioritizes the image of adoption as an institution above the identities of the people living in its shadow. People often ask me, "what terms in adoption should I use then?"
Speaking respectfully about the adoption community and realistically about the adoption institution means paying attention to the words used by those who live it and experience it. If you want to know what language appropriately describes adoption, put the identities of the people most affected by it ahead of the institution itself. Calling adopted children "love child" and "crowdfunded" could have been completely avoided had adoptees been consulted, and had the historical context of our experiences been considered. The information is out there, it's not found on a glossary. It's not something I can make easy for you or over-simplify on a list. It's found through the practice of listening.
I don't suggest exploring IFL's application to adoption to suggest "sameness" between oppressions faced by adoptees and disabled people. The IFL framework coincides with a long-standing trend in the adoption community to consider "adopted" or "adoptee" as an identity that connects us to a larger community of other adoptees. Thus, we have a lot to learn from the disability community and autism community on using IFL in our shared need to promote identity and combat shame.
This post was in response to today's #flipthescript #NAM15 prompt: "Talk about whether or not you agree with the appropriateness of specific terms on either list from an adoptee perspective. Do you feel the vocabulary proposed is respectful of adoptees? Do you have any alternate suggestions for specific terms on either list? How important are the words we choose to speak about adoption? Are there other terms not on these lists that you either wish were used more or wish everyone would stop saying?" What do you think?


@tonyblairoffice here in #SouthThanet we want to go beyond empty gestures & beat #NigelFarage. £1,000 could make a big difference for us?
@campbellclaret Hi Alastair, Will from South Thanet here: keen to beat #NigelFarage and could definitely use £1,000 to do it!


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The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will officially open South Caernarfon Creameries' new cheese production unit on Tuesday 5th July.
Their Royal Highnesses will tour the Creameries' site, meet with staff and members of the dairy co-operative which is owned by 127 farmers who farm in North Wales and Mid Wales. The visit to South Caernarfon's Chwilog site near Pwllheli is part of The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall's twelfth annual Summer visit to Wales.
Alan Wyn Jones, Managing Director at South Caernarfon Creameries said "We are very honoured that The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will officially open our new cheese facility, which is the first major cheese production investment in the UK for 40 years.
"We are looking forward to showing Their Royal Highnesses our new facilities and to provide an insight into our co-operative business, for example, how our member farmers supply high quality Welsh milk which is processed into quality, award-winning Welsh cheese and Welsh butter which we sell to UK retailers and to international markets."
The Prince of Wales has a longstanding commitment to supporting Britain's agriculture and ensuring its sustainable future. In 2010, HRH founded The Prince's Countryside Fund, which aims to create a brighter future for the British countryside.


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Honey Bee (Apis Mel) 12X - for sensitive skin that is easily reddened.
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The next terrible step in the sexual revolution
Thursday, April 04, 2019 by: News Editors
Tags: badhealth, brainwashing, Child abuse, gender, gender confusion, left cult, Left-wing, LGBT, liberals, transgender, Transgenders
Preying Upon the Young
(Natural News) Disturbing new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) highlight the grave dangers that the transgender ideology poses to children. A new survey of 131,901 public school students has found that nearly 2 percent of students in grades 9-12 identify as "transgender." That translates into a staggering number of teenagers suffering profound confusion about their identity and all the accompanying psychological and physical risks.
(Article by Fr. Shenan J. Boquet republished from HLI.org)
While reliable statistics about the rates of transgenderism among high school students across time are hard to come by, more and more data suggests that there is an alarming, and rapidly growing epidemic of gender dysphoria (the clinical term for this psychological disorder) among young people.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), for instance, recently reported that children's clinics in Canada are seeing an "exponential growth" in cases of teenagers "who don't identify as the sex they were born with." A doctor at one leading children's hospital, CHEO in Ottawa, told the CBC that ten years ago the clinic might see one or two children a year seeking to "change" their gender. Last year, they saw 189 such children. In 2013, British Columbia's Children's Hospital saw 20 children seeking transgender "treatments." Last year they saw 240.
Similar increases are being seen in other countries. In the UK, officials are investigating the reasons behind a stratospheric increase in teenagers seeking "treatments" to become another gender in the past 10 years. According to The Telegraph, in 2009-10, there were just 40 girls seeking transgender "treatments" in the UK. In 2017-18, that grew to 1,806, an increase of 4,500%. Meanwhile, "referrals for boys have risen from 57 to 713 in the same period," reports The Telegraph – an increase of 1,250%.
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However, instead of seeking to identify environmental factors that may be causing this rapid increase, many clinics and doctors are instead rushing to "treat" these children using drastic, and in many cases irreversible interventions.
CHEO Hospital in Ottawa is just one hospital engaging in macabre experimentation on children suffering gender dysphoria. As the CBC reports: "At the clinic, patients from eastern Ontario and western Quebec are seen by a team of doctors who treat them with hormone blockers, hormone therapy and, in some cases, surgery to transition from one gender to another."
In other words, the clinic is taking children and teenagers who have either not yet gone through puberty, or who have but are still coming to terms with their sexuality (a confusing process at the best of times!) and interfering with their natural biological processes or mutilating their bodies in irreversible ways – confirming these children in an identity that is associated with a host of negative physical and psychological outcomes.
Transgender Pressure as Child Abuse
A recent report from the UK has raised serious red flags about the speed with which one children's clinic – the Tavistock Gender Identity Development Clinic – is prescribing these drastic, unproven and unstudied "treatments" for children, often without making any substantial effort to identify or treat underlying problems that may be contributing to the child's experience of gender dysphoria.
The report was compiled by David Bell, a staff governor at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, which has oversight of the clinic. According to The Sunday Times, the report found that many children "take up a trans identity as a solution" to "multiple problems such as historic child abuse in the family, bereavement … homophobia and a very significant incidence of autism spectrum disorder." The report provides several examples of cases where the patient's gender dysphoria could reasonably be traced to factors in their environment, and that could be addressed with normal psychological treatments. In one case, for instance, a girl felt so guilty after the death of her brother that she decided to give her parents "their son back" by transitioning.
Staff at the clinic reported, however, that they often couldn't even attempt to address potential underlying causes, since the pressure to "affirm" the child in their new "gender identity" is so strong. In many cases, they reported, children have clearly been "coached" by transgender activists what to say. As a result, says the report, the clinic is providing "woefully inadequate" care, with some staff members expressing "very serious ethical concerns" about the fact that children are being pushed towards dramatic and irreversible procedures with little knowledge about the long-term impact. According to report, in some cases children were being prescribed hormones after just a single session at the clinic.
The clinic, as reported by The Times, "is exposing young patients to 'long-term damage' because of its 'inability to stand up to the pressure' from 'highly politicised' campaigners and families demanding fast-track gender transition…." In other words, weak-kneed doctors and health care workers are perpetuating child abuse because of the political pressures they are under.
On the other hand, staff members have very good reasons to be afraid of this "pressure" from "highly politicised" campaigners. Transgenderism is the new sacred cow of liberal progressivism. A decade ago most people had never even heard of transgenderism, or if they did, they scarcely gave it any thought. Now, we are immersed in it, and even to question the flagrantly anti-scientific and extremist transgender ideology is to risk immediate and public consequences, including loss of jobs, public shaming and – increasingly – visits from the police or even arrest.
Uphold parental rights for minors
Pic: Bill Branson, Wikipedia Commons
In one horrific recent case, a Canadian judge ruled that a father couldn't prevent doctors from giving his daughter hormones to help her "transition" to become a boy against his wishes. In another case, a construction worker was arrested for laughing at a "transgender woman" – i.e. a biological man dressed as a woman. Then there's the case of a 38-year woman who was arrested in front of her children for arguing with a transgender activist on Twitter. Then there's tennis legend Martina Navratilova, a feminist who is fully on board with the LGBT agenda – except for one thing. Recently, she dared to question whether biological men should be permitted to compete in women's sports. She was promptly kicked off the board of Athlete Ally – a leading homosexual activist organization – and vilified by LGBT activists and media.
Children: Sacrificial Victims to Transgender Ideology
The most bizarre thing is that transgenderism is being instantiated as an absolute value, one that cannot be criticized, despite a glaring lack of reliable research into the phenomenon – especially as it affects children. Furthermore, any research that goes against the dogmas of transgender ideology is immediately dismissed.
One recent study, for instance, found that gender dysphoria appears to have a "social contagion" factor. That is, gender dysphoria appears to spread through social groups, similar to the way that "cutting" and bulimia are known to spread among groups of girls. The researchers described this phenomenon as Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria. It appears to primarily affect girls, many of whom suddenly claim to be confused about their gender despite never having expressed confusion before.
Some of the anecdotal evidence supporting the existence of a social contagion factor to gender dysphoria is deeply compelling – such as the one school in the UK where an astonishing 17 students – many of them reportedly autistic – are transitioning their gender. As National Postcolumnist Barbara Kay reports: "In one case study, a 14-year-old natal female and three of her natal female friends announced they were transgender within a year of a popular coach's announcement that she was transgender." The fact that the social contagion factor primarily affects girls would also help explain the staggering increase in gender dysphoria among girls, as noted in the statistics from the UK above.
However, instead of carefully looking at the data and considering a compelling hypothesis, transgender activists have come out swinging, demonizing the researchers behind the study, and dismissing out of hand the very possibility of a social factor to gender dysphoria.
The fact is, children suffering gender dysphoria are the unwitting pawns in an ideological war. The entire social left has seized upon the transgender ideology as the next logical step in their bid to embed the principles of the sexual revolution as deeply as possible in society. The sexual revolution first unmoored sex from reproduction; and now it is unmooring sexuality from biology altogether. If sex and sexuality are mere social constructs, then they can be rebuilt as we will. Nothing is forbidden. If transgenderism becomes widely accepted, then the sexual revolutionaries can claim their final victory. And they know that.
They believe that, if innocent children need to suffer in the name of this ideology, then so be it. And they are suffering. The new CDC report, for instance, paints a horrific image of what life is like for children suffering gender dysphoria. The report found that among the teens claiming to be transgender a full 35% of them had tried to commit suicide in the past year; 23.8% reported that they had been forced to have sexual intercourse; and 26.4% reported physical violence while dating.
And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Reports the CDC (Note that the strange term "cisgender" refers to people who "identify" with their biological sex, i.e. normal, healthy people):
Transgender students were more likely than cisgender students to report first sexual intercourse before age 13 years, [and] sexual intercourse with four or more persons than were cisgender students…. Transgender students were more likely than were cisgender females to have ever had sex (43.1% versus 33.2%) and to have drunk alcohol or used drugs before their last sexual intercourse (30.0% versus 17.9%)…. Transgender students were less likely than cisgender males and cisgender females to have not ever been tested for HIV (70.0% versus 87.4% and 86.9%, respectively).
Of course, transgender activists immediately interpret these statistics as evidence of the harm that anti-transgender "bigotry" causes. Thus, their preconceived ideological notions are impregnable to evidence. And instead of putting resources into researching and pursuing common-sensical psychological treatments to attempt to resolve underlying issues that may be causing gender dysphoria, transgender activists are enthusiastically pushing children and teenagers into an identity and lifestyle that carries with it the gravest risks to their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being.
As one columnist recently noted, transgenderism amounts to a form of "mass delusion," and it will only stop "when enough people simply refuse to play along." Notes Jonathon van Maren:
This is not the first time in history that mass delusion has swept through a civilization, but it is undoubtedly the severest case. Elderly women and young mothers are being bullied by the police for insisting that biological men are men. New genders — and I cannot find a single person who can actually name more than a half-dozen of the apparently 50-plus that now exist — multiply almost weekly. Women can have penises. Men can get pregnant. Children should be taken at their word if they are confused about their gender.
Van Maren concludes with this stark warning: "[I]f the apathy that often defines our political culture reigns supreme and most people simply attempt to ignore the trans activists while they colonize our schools and indoctrinate our children, then we will see a truly radical and very damaged generation rise up to celebrate the death of common sense — and herald the end of Western civilization."
Jonathon's right. Extremist transgender activists are bullying and shaming normal citizens into pretending to accept an ideology that most people are intuitively deeply uncomfortable with. And all the while they're working hard to recruit and enlist the power of the law and law enforcement to make dissent illegal and punishable. We can't let them. Our children's lives and the future of our society depend on it.
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The next terrible step in the sexual revolution


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COURT RETAINS KING'S $3.5m JET CASH
King Mswati III of Swaziland has lost another round in a long-running court dispute over an alleged unpaid bill of US$3.5 million for improvements and repairs to his private jet.
SG Air Leasing and SG Commodities Trading, two companies associated with businessman Shanmuga Rethenam, popularly known as Shan, have been chasing the King through courts in Canada and the British Virgin Islands for the money they allege is owed by the King and a company he solely owns called Inchatsavane.
At one time the King's DC-9-87 private jet was impounded in Canada while courts decided on its future. The jet has since been released but the King was required to place US$3.5 million in a trust account in Canada pending the final decision of the court.
On 5 May 2016, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ordered that the money must remain in the trust account. It also ruled that King Mswati and Inchatsavane must not dispose of the aircraft until the matter is settled by the court.
On Sunday (15 May 2016), the Times Sunday, an independent newspaper in Swaziland, where King Msawti rules as sub-Saharan Africa's last absolute monarch, reported the Swazi Prime Minister Barnabas Dlamini saying the DC-9-87 would not be sold.
The newspaper said the decision had been taken after a 'due diligence process of business viability analysis'.
It added, 'He said it was decided that the aircraft would make a lot of money being leased out to private clients in its customised state.'
The Swazi Government has already announced it will buy the King a A340-300 jet from China Airlines in Taiwan at a cost of about US$13 million.
Swaziland is presently in the grip of a drought and 300,000 of the population's 1.3 million people are in need of food and other aid. The Swazi Government has appealed to the international community for financial assistance.
About seven in ten of the population live in abject poverty with incomes of less than US$2 a day.
SWAZI MPs ABOUT-TURN ON KING'S JET
http://swazimedia.blogspot.com/2016/04/swazi-mps-about-turn-on-kings-jet.html
MONEY FOR KING'S JET, BUT NOT DROUGHT
http://swazimedia.blogspot.com/2016/03/money-for-kings-jet-but-not-drought.html
Labels: jet, King Mswati III, Rethenam Shanmuga, SG Air Leasing, swazi, swaziland
'TIMES' CLIMBDOWN OVER KING'S CRITIC
The Times of Swaziland newspaper has been made to retract a story and apologise after it said one of King Mswati III's fiercest business critics was 'robbing' Swaziland of billions.
The target was Shanmuga Rethenam, popularly known as Shan, who has been pursing King Mswati through courts in Canada and the British Virgin Islands over an alleged unpaid debt of US$3.5 million relating to repairs and improvements to the King's private jet.
Shan was also a business partner with the King in an iron ore mine venture at Ngwenya that collapsed among bitter recriminations.
The article appeared in the Times of Swaziland on 28 September 2015 and made a number of statements about Shan's business dealings that it presented as fact.
A letter from Shan's solicitor Rosin Wright Rosengarten to the Times of Swaziland said the article had 'directly copied various sections of an article published by the City Press [a South African newspaper]'.
The City Press had also made an apology to Shan. In its apology, City Press said allegations against Shan, 'have been made by parties who are currently in litigation with Mr Shanmuga Rethenam and remain unproven'.
In its retraction the Times of Swaziland, published in the print edition of the newspaper on 9 May 2016 and carried on the newspaper's website every day since, said 'We would like to clarify that these are allegations contained in court documents whose veracity is yet to be tested in a court of law.
'We therefore retract this statement and further unreservedly apologise to Mr Rethenam for any embarrassment that might have been caused by the article which we have now withdrawn from the online version of the newspaper.'
On Tuesday (17 May 2016) newspapers in Swaziland reported that the Swazi Director of Prosecutions Nkosinathi Maseko had charged Shan with 14 counts relating to business activities.
The Swazi Observer, a newspaper in effect owned by King Mswati III who is sub-Sharan Africa's last absolute monarch, said charges against Shan included, 'fraud, money laundering, cheating public revenue and theft'.
The newspaper's report which ran for nearly 2,200 words appeared in full on its website. Usually, the newspaper only publishes one or two paragraphs of a selection of its stories online and then directs readers to a paysite for the rest.
HOW SWAZI KING DESTROYED IRON MINE
http://swazimedia.blogspot.com/2015/02/how-swazi-king-destroyed-iron-mine.html
NEW MOVE IN KING'S JET COURT DISPUTE
http://swazimedia.blogspot.com/2015/12/new-move-in-kings-jet-court-dispute.html
Labels: City Press, jet, King Mswati III, ngwenya iron mine, Rethenam Shanmuga, swazi, swaziland, Times of Swaziland
SWAZI KING LINKED TO PANAMA PAPERS
Panama Papers goes to Swaziland
Kenworthy News Media, 10 May 2016
The rich and powerful are also avoiding the tax man in Swaziland. Nineteen of the Panama Papers documents are related to Africa's last absolute monarchy, writes Kenworthy News Media.
The leaking of the so-called Panama Papers, with details of offshore financial information that "strips away the secrecy that cloaks companies and trusts incorporated in tax havens and exposes the people behind them," have made headlines around the world.
When the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists released the documents that name more than 360,000 people and companies behind secret offshore structures in tax havens such as Panama on May 9, nineteen of the documents were linked to Swaziland.
Obscure companies from around the world
The documents include more or less obscure companies such as the Fondation La Perle du Nil, registered in Mbabane, with jurisdiction in the British Virgin Islands and linked to Alpha Management Trading Ltd. in Dubai and the fittingly named Talent Profits Limited from Malaysia.
It also includes individuals such as Ian and Helen McLaughlin, also registered in Mbabane and shareholders of the Bahamian-based Orca Gold Corporation International Limited.
There are links to individuals and companies from places such as Spain, Ecuador, Peru, Russia, the USA, The UK, Samoa, China and Hong Kong, hiding their assets mostly in the British Virgin Islands but also in Panama and Jersey.
Although such companies are often created for tax evasion purposes, being on the Panama Papers list does not necessarily mean that they have done so.
The king pays no taxes
The corporate tax rate in Swaziland is 27.5 percent (down from 30 percent in 2013), which is the same as the average rate for Africa, below countries such as the USA (39 percent), India (34 percent) and South Africa (28 percent) but above the global average of 23 percent.
Tibiyo Taka Ngwane, a fund with a total worth of around USD 2 billion that in theory is held in trust for all Swazis, but in practice used as a private fund by King Mswati and the royal family, is exempt from taxes, as is the king himself.
SEE THE PANAMA PAPERS LIST RELATED TO SWAZILAND HERE
Labels: kenworthy news media, King Mswati III, panama papers, peter kenworthy, tax avoidance, Tibiyo TakaNgwane
KING DONATES TO SWAZI DROUGHT RELIEF
King Mswati III the absolute monarch in Swaziland has 'donated' US$150,000 to help victims of drought in his kingdom. It came weeks after it was revealed the government he handpicked will spend US$13 million on a private jet aircraft for him.
King Mswati came under intense criticism after a national drought emergency was declared in Swaziland in February 2016 and the Swazi Government announced it could not pay for necessary relief. It calculated it would need US$16 million in international aid by the end of April 2016.
The European Union in Swaziland reported in February 2016, 'The drought caused by the El Nino phenomenon has severely affected Swaziland resulting in the loss of more than 40,000 herd of cattle with more than 300,000 people in the country (about 25 percent of the population) facing severe food shortages.'
The People's United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO), the best-known prodemocracy group in Swaziland, said the move to buy a A430-300 Airbus for the King was 'corrupt' and 'insensitive' at a time when about one in four of Swaziland's 1.3 million population was in extreme danger of hunger because of the prolonged drought in the southern Africa region.
In a statement, PUDEMO said, 'That money used to buy the jet can pay for 2,500 students to finish their degrees at the university from 1st year to 4th year. The same amount can pay for 42,500 children to start form one up to form five in public schools. So the king decided to steal from 45,000 children to live a luxury life.'
PUDEMO also estimated the money spent on the jet could alternatively, 'recapitalise farmers with 20,000 new cattle and feed; or build a new fully furnished hospital; or build 40 fully-equipped clinics; or build 35 new fully-furnished schools; or build 10 tar roads in rural areas each 20km.'
The Swazi Observer, a newspaper in effect owned by King Mswati, reported his donation as if it were from his own money. It reported, 'His Majesty has always advocated the love thy neighbour principle as he has always preached for people to help one another in times of need.'
However, the King has never held a salaried position in his life and his entire income comes from the Swazi people, either in the form of their taxes or money he holds from company profits and mineral royalties 'in trust for the Swazi nation'.
In reality he uses the money to fund a lavish lifestyle. He already owns a McDonnell Douglas DC-9 jet aircraft that cost about US$11 million in 2010, but he considers it too small. The King also has 13 palaces and fleets of BMW and Mercedes cars.
Meanwhile, seven in ten of his 1.3 million subjects live in abject poverty with incomes of less than USS$2 per day.
SWAZI KING'S DROUGHT BLUNDER
http://swazimedia.blogspot.com/2016/02/swazi-kings-drought-blunder.html
SWAZILAND DROUGHT – TRUTH REVEALED
http://swazimedia.blogspot.com/2016/03/swaziland-drought-truth-revealed.html
Labels: drought, European Union, jet, King Mswati III, PUDEMO, swazi, Swazi Observer, swaziland
SWAZI MONARCHY 'A PARASITE'
Monarchy a luxury that Swaziland cannot afford
Kenworthy News Media, 9 May 2016
Swaziland's big-spending absolute monarch King Mswati III is spending millions of dollars on a new personal jet and other luxuries, while many of his poor citizens rely on food aid to survive, writes Kenworthy News Media.
"The monarchy is a luxury that Swazi's cannot afford. It is like a blood-sucking parasite that has sucked its host dry", says Swazi activist Bheki Dlamini.
He is doing a Masters in Public Administration, is President of the banned Swaziland Youth Congress and spent nearly 4 years in a small filthy cell in one of King Mswati's prisons. The charges against him were soon dropped once his case finally went to court, but he subsequently had to flee the country because he criticized the government in a speech.
One example of the opulence of King Mswati is that he is presently buying a new jet for US$ 13 million of public money during a drought that has seen a large part of the population receiving food aid from the UN to survive, says Bheki Dlamini.
Land is central
Swaziland is an absolute monarchy that is not unlike a medieval feudal state. In a report on the country from 2013, called "Swaziland: a failed feudal state", American research NGO Freedom House speaks of the "shocking realities of oppression, abject poverty, hunger and disease" in a country where the king has seized "private and public property for his personal benefit" while being "immune from civil suits and criminal prosecution".
At independence land and mining rights were granted to the monarch and not the government or the people, Bheki Dlamini explains.
"Just before independence in 1968, a fund were set up to buy back land from the British colonialists that gave birth to Tibiyo Taka Ngwane [that has stakes or shares in agriculture, property, a printing company and the Swazi Observer newspaper et al] and Tisuka Taka Ngwane [a residential and commercial property developer]. But these two public companies have been taken away from the Swazi's and tuned out to be royal purse. The land that was bought is now royal land it was never returned to the people for the development of local communities".
The king rules supreme
Today King Mswati therefore controls over half of the land, as well as the parliament and judiciary. He also has a personal fortune of $100-200 million, receives over $30 million a year from the taxpayers, and generally leads a playboy lifestyle with his umpteen wives and many palaces.
He is a shareholder of many of Swaziland's companies, from which he receives a considerable percentage of the profit. Ordinary citizens, on the other hand, have no security of tenure in a country where 75 percent depend on subsistence farming for their survival.
Many are therefore evicted, whenever the king or his chiefs want to use the land for vanity projects such as Mswati's new international airport. Control of the land and economy is therefore at the centre of the struggle that rural people face on a daily basis, says Bheki Dlamini, who himself comes from the rural areas.
Political and economic control
Apart from agriculture, much of Swaziland's use of land and wealth comes from the utilization of other natural resources such a sugar, coal, gold and iron ore.
"25 percent of everything from the mines goes to the Monarchy. But for what? These huge resources could be best utilised under the national treasury. What is the local community benefiting in Maloma, where coal is mined? What did the community benefit in Ngwenya where Iron Ore was being mined? What is the country benefiting in the recently opened Lufafa Gold mine? Nothing except degradation of the environment and exploitation of workers. All this is meant to soothe the insatiable appetite of a greedy monarchy".
Bheki Dlamini believes that the resources that are currently being looted by the monarchy could go a long way in eradicating poverty and lack of development in Swaziland. But for this to happen, Swazis must gain control over both the political and economic system.
"The solution to economic emancipation lies with us Swazis, but the struggle for multiparty democracy must never be about voting rights only. The real struggle is on changing the unequal distribution of our resources", Bheki Dlamini concludes.
Labels: Dlamini Bheki, documentary, kenworthy news media, King Mswati III, Ngwenya, swazi, swaziland
ONE IN THREE USE INTERNET FOR NEWS
Nearly one in three people surveyed in Swaziland said they got their news from the Internet at least 'a few times a week'.
One in three also said they used social media for news during the same period.
The figures were released on Tuesday (3 May 2016) by Afrobarometer as part of a World Press Freedom Day report.
Afrobarometer surveyed 36 countries across Africa.
It reported that 32 percent of those surveyed in Swaziland said they used the Internet for news, 'a few times a week' or 'every day'.
It also reported that 33 percent of those surveyed in Swaziland got their news from 'social media such as Facebook and Twitter' a few times a week or every day.
Swaziland's mainstream media are heavily censored. All radio, except one Christian station, is directly controlled by the Swazi Government. One of the kingdom's two television stations is also under government control.
King Mswati III rules Swaziland as sub-Sahara Africa's last absolute monarch. He in effect owns the Swazi Observer which is one of only two daily newspapers in the kingdom. He also in effect owns two of the four newspapers that publish at weekends.
Critics of King Mswati's government have taken to social media in recent years as part of their campaign for multi-party democracy in the kingdom.
Afrobarometer, commenting on the trend for social media use across Africa, reported, 'Distinct demographic patterns are evident in media use by different groups. In general men, urbanites, youth and the better educated obtain news from all sources more than women, rural dwellers, older people, and the less educated.'
Afrobarometer is a research network that conducts public attitude surveys across Africa on democracy, governance, economic conditions and related matters.
In 2014, a report jointly published by the Media Institute of Southern Africa and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) found young people in Swaziland were turning to social media sites such as Facebook because it allowed them to enjoy 'the fundamental rights to freedom of expression' that was denied to them elsewhere in the kingdom.
They also bypassed mainstream media such as television, radio and newspapers in favour of social media. The report called Youth Usage of Social media in Swaziland concluded, 'The young people have welcomed the emergence of the social media because, among others, it affords them an opportunity not only to inter-act but also enjoy the fundamental right to freedom of expression provided in Section 24 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland adopted in 2005.
The report added, 'They can now easily and freely bypass the severely censored mainstream media to access, produce, distribute and exchange information and ideas.
'More importantly, the social media has afforded the young people an opportunity to speak in their own voices, not mediated by the mainstream media.'
INCREASE IN SUPPORT FOR FREE PRESS
http://swazimedia.blogspot.co.za/2016/05/increase-in-support-for-free-press.html
FACEBOOK BYPASSES CENSORED MEDIA
http://swazimedia.blogspot.co.za/2014/07/facebook-bypasses-censored-media.html
SOCIAL MEDIA FIRST WITH THE NEWS
http://swazimedia.blogspot.com/2014/04/social-media-first-with-news.html
SOCIAL MEDIA SITES PROMOTE FREEDOM
http://swazimedia.blogspot.com/2013/02/social-media-sites-promote-freedom.html
Labels: Afrobarometer, Facebook, freedom of the press, Internet, Social media, swazi, swaziland, twitter, World Press Freedom Day, youth
Nearly six in ten people surveyed in Swaziland said they supported the need for freedom of the media.
The number supporting freedom had increased by 6 percent since 2013.
The figures were contained in a report from Afrobarometer released on Tuesday (3 May 2016) to coincide with World Press Freedom Day.
People were asked whether the media should have the right to publish any views and ideas without government control. A total of 57 percent of people of people asked agreed or very strongly agreed with the statement. This placed Swaziland 13th out of 36 African countries surveyed.
Media in Swaziland, where King Mswati III rules as sub-Saharan Africa's last absolute monarch, is heavily censored. The Swazi Government controls the main television channel and all radio that broadcasts news and information. One of the kingdom's two daily newspapers is in effect owned by the King.
A separate report from Freedom House, also released on World Freedom Day, concluded that media in Swaziland are 'not free'.
Afrobarometer, which produces reports by social scientists working together across Africa, concluded that support for free media in Swaziland had increased by 6 percent since it last surveyed opinion in 2011 – 2013.
The report suggested that 64 percent of Swazis interviewed believed the media should continually investigate and report on government mistakes and corruption. This placed Swaziland 27th out of the 36 African countries surveyed.
In its report, Afrobarometer said, 'Investigating government mistakes and corruption is seen as a critical role for the media.' It asked people in Swaziland how effective were the news media in the kingdom in revealing government mistakes and corruption. A total of 55 percent of people questioned said it was 'somewhat / very effective'.
A further 34 percent said it was 'not at all / not very effective'. A total of 11 percent responded, 'don't know'. This placed Swaziland 22nd out of 36 African countries for 'media effectiveness'.
Afrobarometer suggested that changes in the 'perceptions of media effectiveness' had improved in Swaziland since the last survey in 2011 – 2013. It reported there had been a 6 percent increase in perception.
When asked whether news media abused its freedom 'by saying things it knows are not true', 33 percent of people surveyed in Swaziland said 'often or always'. This placed Swaziland 16th out of 36 African countries.
Afrobarometer reported that 4 percent more people surveyed in Swaziland thought the media abused its freedom compared to the survey undertaken in 2011 – 2013.
JOURNALISTS JAILED TO DETER OTHERS
http://swazimedia.blogspot.com/2014/07/journalists-jailed-to-deter-others.html
CALL TO END SWAZI MEDIA CENSORSHIP
http://swazimedia.blogspot.co.za/2015/09/call-to-end-swazi-media-censorship.html
GOVT HAS TOTAL CONTROL OF TV NEWS
http://swazimedia.blogspot.com/2015/06/govt-has-total-control-of-tv-news.html
Labels: Afrobarometer, freedom of the media, freedom of the press, news, newspapers, swazi, swaziland, television


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A fokföldi keselyű (Gyps coprotheres) a vágómadár-alakúak (Accipitriformes) rendjébe, ezen belül a vágómadárfélék (Aegypiinae) családjába tartozó faj.

Előfordulása
Afrika déli részén, a Dél-afrikai Köztársaság, Mozambik, Lesotho, Botswana és Zimbabwe területén honos. Kóborlásai során eljut Angolába, a Kongói Demokratikus Köztársaságba és  Zambiába is.

Megjelenése
Testhossza 95–115 centiméter, szárnyfesztávolsága 255 centiméter, testtömege pedig 7–11 kilogramm.

Életmódja
Nappal aktív, ekkor keresi a levegőben körözve táplálékát. Röpte jellegzetes, felszálló légáramlatokat kihasználva, szinte szárnyverdesés nélküli keringés. Éles látásának köszönhetően nagy távolságokból képes rátalálni a táplálékául szolgáló elhullott állattetemekre.

Szaporodása
Fészekalja 1 tojásból áll.

Források

 – magyar neve

Óvilági keselyűformák
Madárfajok
Angola madarai
Botswana madarai
Lesotho madarai
Mozambik madarai
A Dél-afrikai Köztársaság madarai
Zimbabwe madarai
A Kongói Demokratikus Köztársaság madarai
Zambia madarai


Are you looking for Vanderbilt Bail Bonds? Bail Bonds Network makes it simple to find and get in touch with a licensed bail bond company in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania. Many Vanderbilt PA bail bonds companies can bail you (or another person) out anytime day or night in Vanderbilt PA. At your request, many bail bond agents will come pick you up privately. Installment payment plans are usually available depending on the situation.
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The World Human Powered Speed Challenge has started on the 12th of september with the qualifying runs. Every rider suffers the consequenses of the hard wind. It isn't that important, only the starting grid has to be determined. High speed isn't the goal, keep safe and get the right feeling….
Ellen v an Vugt is the fastest women qualifier with a speed of 82,6 km/h.


Review: A drug-free residential environment in a rural setting working within a harm reduction approach to assist young people aged 12–21 years to withdraw from substances and to develop life skills. Referrals to the facility and programs can be made by contacting the assessment nurse. Aftercare is provided through peer support groups and post-program referrals by the service to other support services to enable continuing care. Note: This is a review of the provider's website and the information on it, not a review of the quality of their services.


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Movie Rewatch Review: Spiderman Far From Home
The Marvel Universe movies never fail to create remarkable films that leave the audience in complete and utter amazement. Spiderman Far From Home is no exception to this high praise, being that it's filled with countless action scenes, relatable characters and numerous eye catching locations from all around Europe.
1. Most Rewatchable Scene:
Almost every scene gives viewers that urge to pick up the remote and press rewind, but if I must choose one it would have to be Peter's drone strike scene. After another classmate snaps an embarrassing picture of Peter, he decides to take control of the situation by using the glasses Tony Stark left him. The high technological glasses, otherwise known as EDITH, were built for battle not solving teen drama.
Needless to say Peter ends up accidentally placing a target of fully loaded drones on his fellow classmate, while they're in a bus, and he has to completely destroy them before it's too late.
Although this scene only displayed a fraction of the film it sums up everything that makes Spiderman: from accomplishing dangerous high stake manoeuvres to awkward teen behavior. He may be this incredible gift superhero, but once the suit is off he's a typical teenager trying to navigate life whilst dealing with the safety of the world on his shoulders.
2. Scene that Aged the Worst:
The death of the antagonist, Mysterio, seemed to leave many fans, myself included, sad to see he'd only be shown in one Spiderman movie. Jake Gyllenhaal, a.k.a Mysterio, being the amazingly talented actor he is, really brought this character to life and left a long lasting impression on fans. It would have been thrilling to see how this dynamic could have developed in future movies. By limiting Mysterio to one storyline, the character seemed more like a fill-in for the movie series' future agenda.
3. Scene that Aged the Best:
At the beginning of the film, Tony Stark's death is obviously acknowledged and Peter is faced with the world wondering if he will be the next Iron Man. One scene in particular that serves a turning point for Peter is the private moment he shares with Happy. On the plane he completely breaks down emotionally after making a monumental mistake. He expresses his longing for Iron Man and the pressure the world is placing on home to become the next Iron Man.
During this scene, Happy helps Peter realize that Tony Stark was one of a kind, and he'll never be him, but the world does need a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man every now and then. This scene aged the best, because as the movie progressed, we saw Spider-Man unlock his true potential and eventually save the day.
4. Cast What Ifs:
I could never image these iconic characters being played by anyone other than the talented actors that currently bring them to life. Tom Holland does a phenomenal job at conveying the reality of a teenager given superpowers. I think the reason many people resonate with Spiderman is his willingness to show vulnerability and the unglamorous aspects of a superhero.
5. Best Quote:
"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. Stark said you wouldn't get that because it's not a Star Wars reference" (Nick Fury). Fury points out the great responsibility installed in Peter and uses comic relief to ease the reality into him. I found it to be quite a funny moment between the two because even when giving Peter a compliment he still manages to poke fun at him. Again it returns to the recurring theme that Peter Parker is an awkward nerdy teen with major responsibility of taking care of the world.


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Sounders-Galaxy match will be played on NFL lines
For the third time in seven season markings for the Seattle Seahawks will be on the XBox Pitch at CenturyLink Field.
By Dave Clark@bedirthan Oct 2, 2015, 12:08pm PDT
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Sharing a stadium has created a certain number of advantages for Seattle Sounders FC. They get this flexible seating arrangement where most matches are merely 40,000 or so people, but sometimes they can get 67,000 to attend. They don't have to worry about booking the facility for the other 345 days a year when they are not playing soccer. They play in a world-class facility, located in downtown Seattle.
But there are a few disadvantages, as well, and one of those will be highlighted when the LA Galaxy visit town for a nationally televised match on FoxSports 1 in which a crowd of at least 55,000 is expected:
Hanauer confirms there will be some football lines on the field for Sunday's Galaxy game
— Matt Pentz (@mattpentz) October 2, 2015
It was not immediately clear if there will be a full gridiron with Seahawks markings in the endzone or some kind of limited version. There have been two different setups on the other occasions when a scheduling conflict has forced this kind of compromise, but either way they have dominated the relatively spartan lines of soccer.
Don Ruiz now has the full quote regarding the decision to have the lower level of markings of the previous two matches with NFL lines.
Hanauer explains NFL/MLS field situation for Sunday game #SEAvLA pic.twitter.com/r1gI85zGwK
— Don Ruiz (@donruiztnt) October 2, 2015
This is only the third time in seven years, which Hanauer calls "a good average."
This is the first MLS match back from a three-week road trip for the Sounders that just happened to overlap the two-week road trip that the Seahawks had to start their season. It is possible that the combined MLS and NFL schedules would not allow slight shift in those trips to give a late-season match against the Galaxy an unblemished field, but the optics of the planning is poor.
What if Sounders built their own stadium?
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The current lease goes through 2028. Here's a list of possible locations for a new stadium for your conjecturing.
In an ideal world the Sounders could have their own stadium. It would take hundreds of millions of private dollars to get something that is large enough for their core audience and located in a decent part of the metro area. Then there would not be this problem of NFL lines, and probably not the FieldTurf problem. It's easy to volunteer other people's money for this dream scenario.
It's also easy to just watch some dudes run around and play soccer with other markings on the field. Whether there are yellow soccer lines with some white and blue Seahawks adornment will matter much less if the Sounders beat LA.
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The VMU Faculty of Economics and Management is one of the best internationally acclaimed schools of economics and management in Lithuania. The international network of higher education schools EDUNIVERSAL has evaluated 7000 universities around the world and selected 1000 of them as providers of the best studies of business administration and management. In 2007 and 2012, this list included the Faculty of Economics and Management at Vytautas Magnus University.
The faculty offers studies at three levels – Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral – while the study programmes pull in the brightest Lithuanian high school graduates. Also functioning at the faculty is the Business Consulting and Continuous Education Centre, which also accepts admissions to various learning programmes, ranging from short specialized courses to Master's degree studies of management and administration.
Well-qualified faculty teachers contribute to the evolving responsibility, diligence, self-reliance and communicability of the future graduates. Student internship is given high priority at the faculty. Successful careers of the alumni at various Lithuanian business organizations, local branches of foreign companies and governmental institutions serve as a testament to the fact that the studies offer enough universal and specialized knowledge to help the students successfully integrate into the competitive world of business.
The students of the Faculty of Economics and Management were the first at the university to participate in Campus Europae, the academic exchange programme of European universities. Students travelling to study at a foreign university spend one semester studying not only the specialized subjects but also the language of the country they are visiting; in the second semester, they attend lectures that are read in foreign language. VMU is the only Lithuanian university participating in the programme.
Students also take part in the Erasmus exchange programme, which allows them to spend half a year acquiring knowledge at universities of Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Greece, France, Italy, Norway and other countries.
One-semester studies at the universities in Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey by Erasmus exchange programme and by VMU bilateral collaborative agreements.Two-semester studies at one of the member universities of Campus Europae. Students may gain practical experience by making use of Erasmus work placement program in enterprises and organisations in all EU countries as well as in Island, Norway, Lichtenstein, Turkey and Switzerland.


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(-) Family Science/Studies - Master's
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies offers two majors. One in Early Childhood Education and one in Human Development and Family Studies. The major in Human Development and Family Studies has concentrations in Child Life, Family Studies, and Adolescence and Youth. The Department also offers a minor in Addictions in Families. The concentration in family studies provides an understanding of the development of the family system and the dynamics of family relationships. It leads to certification as a Family Life Educator by the National Council on Family Relations. This concentration prepares students to work in a variety of educational and enrichment programs such as parenting programs, family service agencies, industry, schools, social-service, churches, home economics, and 4-H extension. This concentration is also well suited for students interested in pursuing graduate degrees in marriage and family therapy as well as other areas in family studies.
The Department offers a master's degree in human development and family studies with concentrations in Human Development and Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Parent and Family Life Education. The Parent and Family Life Education program leads to certification as a Family Life Educator by the National Council on Family Relations. The Department also collaborates with the Department of Psychology to offer doctoral study in Developmental Science.
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The Department of Sociology and Family Studies offers an undergraduate major in Sociology leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Within the major, the department offers coursework leading to the provisional designation of Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE), concentrations in Gerontology and Criminology, and minor programs in Sociology and Family Studies. The department also offers an online degree in Sociology. At the graduate level, the department offers an online Master of Science in Family Studies.The department aims to prepare students for the many occupations in human services, health care, personnel management, government, and the justice system for which preparation in sociology, family studies, gerontology, and criminology are appropriate, or for advanced study in graduate and professional schools leading to teaching and research position.