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It is regularly argued that homeopathy works by the placebo effect, the claim being that the remedies have no active ingredient and so the patient gets better by self-delusion or some other inexplicable reason. There are several important points that are overlooked in this assertion:
It cannot explain provings, where specific reactions are recorded which have no relation to the subjects of the trial feeling better – indeed they usually feel worse.
It cannot explain why different remedies produce different reactions in the same person, since the reaction should be the same for all remedies if it is solely a placebo effect. For example, it does not explain why a person immediately gets better from a burn after the correct remedy, but does not get better at all more quickly after the wrong remedy. [1]
It cannot explain why a person may have different reactions at different times after taking the same remedy.
It cannot explain the differences in reactions to different potencies, which can range from no reaction through beneficial reaction to unpleasant reactions. [1]
It cannot explain why the two different types of potency (centesimal and decimal on the one hand, and LM on the other) need to be given in significantly different ways, because they generally produce significantly different patterns of reaction. [2]
It cannot explain the fact that the patient's symptoms may change rather than simply get better. In particular it cannot explain why patients sometimes get worse as the immediate reaction before they get better.
It cannot explain why homeopathy works on babies, toddlers and animals, since they can have no preconception of the treatment being beneficial, and so are not disposed to a placebo effect. In this case the claim is made that the benefit is only perceived by the practitioner, the parent or the owner of the animal, without there being a real improvement. Such a claim ignores the fact that the placebo effect is not a self-deception but a real modification of symptoms.
It cannot explain why homeopathy works on people who are unconscious.
It cannot explain the action of potentised remedies on tissue samples, plants or seedlings. [3,4,5]
Orthodox medicine cannot distinguish between a patient getting better after a 'placebo' and one getting better after an 'active' treatment. In other words, both treatments are considered equally successful, and therefore both should be considered equally 'active'. The fact that the method of a so-called placebo's action is unknown should be a reason for investigating that action further, not for denying its validity.
Critics of homeopathy maintain that the degree of dilution involved in making remedies means that they cannot be 'active' treatments, but must work by the placebo effect. However, this is a narrow view of treatment based on an approach entirely oriented on chemistry, and it ignores the application of physics to questions of effects on living organisms. It cannot be a coincidence that this narrow view is consistent with the pursuit of a phamacological approach based on chemical drugs.
Critics of homeopathy also maintain that potentised remedies cannot work because homeopaths cannot explain how potentisation works. However, they are quite happy to allege that any success is entirely due to the placebo effect without themselves being able to explain how a placebo works.
1. James Tyler Kent, New Remedies, Clinical Cases, Lesser Writings, Aphorisms and Precepts (New Delhi: B. Jain Publishers, repr. edn 2001), pp. 357-59.
2. Robert Barker, LM Potencies: A selection of articles giving a practical guide to their use (Sheringham: The Homoeopathic Supply Company, 1997), pp. 8 and 13-14.
3. See, for example, Belon, P, J Cumps, M Ennis, P F Mannaioni, M Roberfroid, J Sainte-Laudy, F A C Wiegant, 'Histamine dilutions modulate basophil activation', Inflamm. Res., 53 (2004), 181-188.
4. L Betti, L Lazzarato, G Trebbi, M Brizzi, G L Calzoni, F Borghini and D Nani, 'Effects of homeopathic arsenic on tobacco plant resistance to tobacco mosaic virus. Theoretical suggestions about system variability, based on a large experimental data set', Homeopathy, 92 (2003), 195-202.
5. M Brizzi, L Lazzarato, D Nani, F Borghini, M Peruzzi and L Bettib, 'A Biostatistical Insight into the As2O3 High Dilution Effects on the Rate and Variability of Wheat Seedling Growth', Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd, 12 (2005) 277-283.
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The writing duo of Geoff Habiger and Coy Kissee have been life-long friends since high school in Manhattan, Kansas. (Affectionately known as the Little Apple, which was a much better place to grow up than the Big Apple, in our humble opinion.) We love reading, baseball, cats, role-playing games, comics, and board games (not necessarily in that order and sometimes the cats can be very trying). We've spent many hours together over the years (and it's been many years) basically geeking out and talking about our favorite books, authors, and movies, often discussing what we would do differently to fix a story or make a better script. We also loved playing games, generally role-playing games, but also board games and card games, and would spend hours talking about why a particular game was fun or not, and what made the games fun to play.
In the early 2000's we decided to not just talk about games but to start making our own games. We created Tangent Games and began designing role-playing supplements (adventures, modules, and role-playing aids) to be used for Dungeons and Dragons (3rd and 3.5 editions). We also designed our first card game (called Bankruptcy: The Card Game!), which was a finalist for the Origins Award for best card game in 2007. We continue to work on game design, and still play games at every chance we get, but in 2010 we decided to start working on a novel together.
Unremarkable is our first novel and the idea for it was sparked on a trip to Chicago. Chicago is known for its gangster past and we began talking about famous events, like the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and how maybe the massacre of seven gang members might have been staged as a cover-up for something else. As we drove back to Kansas City the basic idea for the story was fleshed out, and on a trip to GenCon (the largest game convention in the US) a month later we fleshed out the full plot and characters. It took several years or starting and stopping to get Saul's story finished and published, not least because Geoff got another story idea. In a world of magic and monsters (your typical fantasy world) how would the police solve crimes? That basic premise led Geoff to create the character of Constable Inspector Reva Lunaria and eventually the story that became Wrath of the Fury Blade, Geoff and Coy's second novel. Geoff wrote drafts of both stories, often alternating between one and the other, and then Coy worked to polish off all of the rough edges. We work to our strengths and having collaborated for years on game design we work well together and make a very effective writing team.
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I recently attended an event where the organizers and speakers kept repeating how important it was for us in the audience to mingle at the afternoon mixer. Once it came time to actually socialize, I noticed that most of those "mixing" seemed to know each other already, and kept to themselves -- somewhat. Not being one to come home without meeting at least a few people, I circled around the reception area a few times, enjoyed an appetizer or two (or three, but who's counting), and ended up chatting with a very nice woman with whom I shared writing and marketing tips. So, at least I met one new person, I thought to myself.
If you are writing in your name and company, make it large enough to be readible, and make sure it's eye level so others can easily see it.
Most people don't attend an event just to sit by themselves, and those who attend on their own are typically more open to meeting people then tose in groups. Approach them and start by introducing yourself and offering a handshake.
It may sound cheesy, but asking people about what they do, and their hobbies and interests, is a great icebreaker, and gets people talking about themselves. Don't just pretend to be interested, really listen to people. Give them a chance to ask about you after that, only if they bring it up.
We may all be a bit addicted to technology, but it can work to bring us closer together if we use it right. Maybe someone next to you is using a camera you're thinking about buying, or you find yourself intrigued by their smartphone or ipad. Tech is a great bridge builder, and I find others enjoy giving advice and sharing their "tech experiences."
At events you typically have to wait in line for something, whether it's registration, food, beverages, etc. No one enjoys waiting in line, but the time goes faster when there is someone to talk with. Smile at the person waiting next to you, and chances are you'll strike up a conversation.
Event staff are often looking to get feedback from attendees, so scope them out and compliment them if you feel they did a great job. A few years ago, I attended the Dice Next Tech Event, and ended up having a great chat with their marketing team. Since it was their first event, they wanted feedback from attendees, and they were a great group of people to hang with.
Volunteering to be interviewed, or providing a quote or testimonial about a company, is a great way to get to know their staff. Become a part of their communications and storytelling, and they will not only appreciate you, but will come to regard you as one of their "brand ambassadors," leading to more events where you can meet more cool people!
Not every event is optimal for networking. Some are packed with educational programs, leaving little time to meet new people. Assess each event on its own merit, and take advantage of program-related activities such as meals or breakout sessions, to connect with others. Sometimes, you might find yourself running into the same person throughout the day -- and there might be a great reason! Don't waste an opportunity, and you'll go home feeling that you've had a more balanced experience.


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Surprise Marriage Proposal Steals the Show at the 2018 Emmy Awards
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That's it — everyone else can just go home because Glenn Weiss just won the entire Primetime Emmys. To be clear, the director did win an actual Emmy for outstanding directing for a variety special for his work on The Oscars telecast. But he completely stole the show tonight when he used his acceptance speech as an opportunity to propose to his girlfriend.
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Weiss' speech proved poignant from the start, although no one could have guessed what was to come. "I'm really grateful to be here, but it's bittersweet," he said. "The person most proud of this moment would be my mom, and she passed away just two weeks ago. Part of my heart is broken. I don't think it will ever be repaired. But she's in me."
While accepting the Emmy for outstanding directing for a variety special, #Oscars director Glenn Weiss proposes to his girlfriend… and she says yes. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/FcyUipMlx1
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 18, 2018
Many viewers were already moved by his words. But the jaw-drop heard 'round the world occurred a moment later, as Weiss continued: "Mom always believed in finding the sunshine in things, and she adored my girlfriend, Jan," Weiss said — now appearing to speak directly to his partner, Jan Svendsen, who was seated in the audience.
"Jan, you are the sunshine in my life. And Mom was right, don't ever let go of your sunshine. You wonder why I don't like to call you my girlfriend? Because I want to call you my wife."
He then pulled out the ring "that [his] dad put on [his] mom's finger 65 to 67 years ago," saying, "Jan, I want to put this ring that my mom wore on your finger in front of all these people and in front of my mom and your parents watching from above. Will you marry me?"
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A tearful Svendsen then joined Weiss onstage, where he dropped to one knee and presented her with an engagement ring. Unsurprisingly, she accepted. It marks the first live marriage proposal in the 70-year history of the show.
Weiss, who took home his fourth Emmy Award on Monday, will undoubtedly look back on 2018 as the year he truly won big. Guess that just leaves one question: What was his backup plan if he'd lost in his category tonight?!
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The Mabati Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature was founded by Mukoma Wa Ngugi and Lizzy Attree in 2014 to promote writing in African languages and encourage translation from, between and into African languages. The Prize sets a historical precedent for African philanthropy by Africans and shows that African philanthropy can and should be at the center of African cultural production.
Over 140 million people speak Kiswahili in Eastern and Southern Africa. Kiswahili is also one of the official languages in Kenya and Tanzania. Through some of the most prolific African writers and poets writing in Kiswahili, such as Shaban Roberts and Ebrahim Hussein there is a large body of work in Kiswahili that has long been a staple language in leading research universities e.g. Nairobi University, Boston University and University of Wisconsin – Madison. In other words, Kiswahili is an established world language and should be considered as such.
Moving from the principle that all languages are created equal and no one language should thrive at the expense of the other, we are proposing that a Kiswahili Prize for Literature be established with the express goal of promoting reading and writing in African languages. Literary prizes highlight fresh talent, encourage authors and demonstrate that reading matters.
While there exists international literary prizes for African writing such as the Caine Prize and the recently established, Etisalat Prize, there are no major international and Pan-African literary prizes awarded to works produced in an African language. The Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature is a biannual award organized by the Kenya Publishers Association to recognize outstanding works published in Kenya in English and Kiswahili.
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Getting Through Uncertain Economic Times
Posted on April 4, 2009 by Forum Admin
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WEDNESDAY, April 1 — People struggling with emotional turmoil during these uncertain economic times can find help online through a new U.S. government-sponsored guide.
"Getting Through Tough Economic Times" offers resources and referrals to help people cope with the recession's repercussions. The guide includes information on spotting signs of mental distress and contains links to agencies and organizations that can offer assistance.
Developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the guide spells out the risks that unemployment and other forms of economic trouble — such as foreclosure or severe financial loss — can pose to your health. The guide, based on a review of scientific research for the last two decades, also explains that economic problems may affect people differently.
An Online Guide to Cope With Recession-Related Stress
WEDNESDAY, April 1 (HealthDay News) — People struggling with emotional turmoil during these uncertain economic times can find help online through a new U.S. government-sponsored guide.
It also offers coping skills, such as exercising to manage stress better, strengthening connections with family and friends, or learning new job skills.
"The guide is a quick and easy tool that people can use to better manage their emotional well-being. By helping people remain resilient, we can help promote the overall recovery of our nation," Dr. Eric Broderick, acting SAMHSA administrator, said in a news release issued by the agency.
Incidents of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and compulsive behaviors — including over-eating and excessive gambling and spending — tend to rise during a poor economy, according to research cited by the guide.
SAMHSA, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, compiled the guide with help from several other government agencies and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center.
To read the guide, visit SAMHSA
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Pinckney`s Treaty
One of the most important diplomatic aims of the Washington administration was to secure recognition of American borders from the great powers. Britain did so in Jay's Treaty (negotiated in 1794 and ratified in 1795). France was unlikely to cooperate on any issue, given that the United States had failed to honor the alliance of 1778. Spain at this time held the prized port of New Orleans at the mouth of the Mississippi River. Thomas Pinckney, U.S. minister to Britain, was dispatched to Spain and won two highly desirable concessions:
Spain recognized U.S. borders at the Mississippi and the 31st parallel (the northern border of Florida, a Spanish possession)
Spain granted Americans the right to deposit goods for transshipment at New Orleans.
The second provision was a vital concern of American farmers in the West. Efforts to transport their goods to market in the East by overland routes were time-consuming and expensive. The right of deposit allows one nation to temporarily store goods on another nation's soil without paying any fees or duties. Spain granted these concessions to the United States, not from fear of America's military might, but from concern over major power diplomatic realities. Spain was a rival of Britain and noted the warming relationship between Britain and the U.S. as evidenced in Jay's Treaty. Therefore, Spain hoped to keep Britain off balance by establishing a positive relationship with America.


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Home Education The Rise Of Urban Farming In Johannesburg
The Rise Of Urban Farming In Johannesburg
Fatima Moosa
Small farms and gardens have begun popping up all around the Johannesburg inner-city. The contrasts between the bustling urban environment and the greenery of these farms could not be more different. From Bertrams to Braamfontein, these farms might seem like the newest trend but they serve very important purposes.
At Wits University, the Co-operative and Policy Centre (COPAC) and the Wits Citizenship and Community Outreach Centre (WCCO) have started a farmer's market. This brings together urban and small-scale farmers to sell their products and inform more people about urban farming.
Urban Farming Movement
Urban farming movement is at its essence about "the growing of food in the city or on its periphery, on a relatively small scale; and sometimes extends to rearing goats, rabbits, chickens and ducks, and keeping bees."
Growing fresh produce or rearing animals in the city brings with it a lot of questions about space management. Urban farming projects stretches the imagination about where and how the farming takes place. From small plots in parks to universities and even people's backyards, these farms are everywhere.
Projects in Johannesburg
One such project is the Wits Food Sovereignty Centre. Started at the University of Witwatersrand, the project forms part of a bigger push at the university to fight food insecurity and introduce food sovereignty. Part of the project is a food garden, food bank, and student communal kitchen. The whole purpose of the project is to create a sustainable pathway to the city of developing urban and small-scale farming and indigenous methods of growing.
Wits Project Aims To Create Sustainable And Healthy Eating On Campus
In 2018 The Daily Vox spoke to Courtney Morgan, an intern at COPAC. She said: "We want to create a market where different urban food gardeners can come together. One of the issues with small scale farming is that people don't trust it – they see a woman selling her vegetables – they think that's dirty as compared to the supermarket ones but the one on the side of the street is healthier. We want to show that small scale farming is viable in the city."
Wits Farmers Market
The market kicked off in 2019. The Daily Vox attended the second edition of the market which took place on April 26.
On a grassy embankment across from the Centre, the farmers had their five stalls set up. The farmers at the market come from many different areas around Johannesburg. Another farmer was supposed to be at the market but reportedly couldn't because of car troubles. Slowly students began trickling into the area to buy produce from the farmers. There was a varying range of produce from lettuce, herbs, spring onion, and chillies.
As the time for lunch approached, a long snaking line of students gathered at the centre. These students are part of the reason why this project was started at Wits. Many students at the university and universities around the country do not have the resources for food. This means that many students are forced to study on empty stomachs. If they do have access to food, it is often unhealthy, fast food outlets they turn to.
Learning on an empty stomach: food insecurity hits students hard
Belinda Ratyana and Robert Mutero work together at Belz Greenz and Herbz at the National School of Arts in Braamfontein. Their produce is grown through hydroponic methods and it only takes one month to grow.
Ratyana says coming to the market is important. "Students staying in the residences can't go [to shop] because their schedules are busy. So at least when we bring things to them it helps them. A lot of street kids and those far from home need to eat healthy so we are helping communities that can't afford," Ratyana said.
Food Sovereignty and Food Security
One of the other people in the market was food grower Sandy Perry. She based in the inner city in Observatory. She started a home garden in 2014-2015 to enhance her sons' homeschooling experience. However, taking that further into communities, Perry said people need to be able to have security and sovereignty in producing foods, knowing that there are no chemicals in food and eating food seasonally to get the full benefit of nature.
"Being food secure means that you are able to feed yourself. That could mean going to a store to feed yourself because you have an income and you actually have the means to feed your family. We are attached to this centre because there are many students in this university who are food insecure. This means they do not have access to food because they do not have the resources to get food," she said.
For Perry, food sovereignty means having some kind of ownership over the source of food: "That extends to being able to grow your own seedlings and controlling the seeds because multinational companies that grow seeds control this and you have to keep buying it from them (instead of being able to save your own)."
Antonette Mpolokeng Madibe: "I am working with the community who make the chilli. I make the chilli and do agro-processing. We are trying to collaborate so that when they get the chill, they give it to me and I process it and sell it for the market. The farmers are important because we can help with the poverty. The government must come in and ask Wits and ask what we need. We need the barcode for our products then it can go to retail. Then we can go import and export."
However, the issue of food sovereignty extends far beyond university students. In 2017, The Daily Vox spoke to Professor Sheryl Hendriks, director of the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being at the University of Pretoria. According to Hendriks, one-fifth of South Africa's population are food insecure, generally low-income and many rely on social grants with rural provinces such as the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal among the most affected. This is what the urban farmers hope to tackle.
An Open Letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa
Most of the farmers at the market were unequivocal about the need for more support for urban and small-scale farmers.
In response to what government can do Perry said they should provide access to land and infrastructure support, ensure land tenure so that people are not evicted. Perry said if there is no support for farmers, they won't be able to maintain consistent crops. "With the climate changes they will be unable to sustain themselves," said Perry.
Mam Vi says she uses the City of Johannesburg's land for her farm but can't wait until she owns her own land. "Growing your food to feed the nation is important. There are people who want to eat natural food and we accommodate them," said Mam Vi. She believes that President Cyril Ramaphosa will be able to give her the land she needs for farming.
"I believe in Ramaphosa. He assisted this country to unbundle the corruption we were under. I believe that very soon after the election the land will be released. I applied with the Land Reform and they contacted me two weeks ago to tell me I am 429." said Mam Vi.
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Urban Farming Around The World
Urban farming is not just happening in Johannesburg, and South Africa. There are many projects such as these in Kampala, Uganda, and Tokyo, Japan. These projects are all about turning urban spaces into farms.The benefits of the project is boosting local economies and providing greater food security.
With the effects of climate change, food insecurity and more radical weather changes will become more pronounced. Changes will need to be made. Urban farming is one of the ways communities are using to combat this.
Thuli Mthethwa from the East Rand: "It is important because we need to eat healthy and especially organic. People need to eat healthy. We are very blessed to be in this market. The government must help us to grow especially with marketing."
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This elegant and spacious Concón apartment is perfect for treating your family and friends to the best of Chile's central coast.
You will have no worries inside this modern apartment equipped with all you may need for a pleasant stay: from a kitchen that features all the necessary cooking elements, to cable TV and free WiFi to spend your evenings. You will have a large balcony to watch the beautiful sunset, enjoy the sunlight, and feel the ocean breeze. The building has numerous shared amenities that you will be able to use, like a relaxing indoor heated pool, a gym, and a pool table. Besides, you can use the sauna and the barbecue area in the terrace if you make a previous reservation.
The center of Concón lies three miles to the northeast, putting the area's best shopping and dining no more than a quick drive away. The city also features rich history to explore via the exhibits of the Historical and Archaeological Museum of Concon. The soft sands of Playa Cochoa to the south are a mile closer. The world-famous rolling Dunas de Concón are just to the north, perfect for sandboarding or exploring from a dune buggy. Do not forget to try the delicious food of this city, the gastronomical city of Chile.
This beautiful apartment will make a perfect escape during your next vacations!
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During the year, different groups of children attend Ethos Days across the Diocese. We worship together and become involved in a variety of Christian activities. We bring our ideas back to school to share with our classes. Sometimes we host other schools for Ethos Days and we love being part of this!
For one of our Ethos Days we painted a canvas about 'Giving Thanks' to take back to school as a way of sharing the event with others.
On 29 March 2019 we hosted an Ethos Day for 5 schools on the theme of Easter.
The day started with collective worship and then in rotating in groups around 6 stations providing an opportunity to reflect on the events of Easter. This was led by Rev'd Eleanor with members of the churches in Chudleigh.
Maren (Youth Worker) organised an Easter egg hunt in the grounds at lunchtime.
The afternoon started with an opportunity to create a collage representing Easter to take back to school. The day ended with collective worship led by Rev'd Paul.


This event organized by the Willistown Recycling Commission provides an opportunity for residents to bring tree, bush and shrub limbs and branches to the Township campus for chipping. Limbs and branches may be no greater than 8" in diameter. These will be unloaded and chipped free of charge and then returned to Mother Earth! See the March issue of the Towne Crier for more details. Wood other than that described above will not be accepted. NO wooden furniture, ladders, fence posts/railings, telephone poles, landscaping wood, construction wood, paneling, scrap wood, or any materials containing nails, hooks or metal. NO leaves, grass or lawn clippings will be accepted.


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Podsmead is a district of Gloucester approximately one mile from the historic city centre. With the development of Quedgeley and Kingsway Village, Podsmead was becoming absorbed by the city in the early 21st century. The population of this Gloucester Ward was 2,994 at the 2011 Census. It is close to the hamlet of Hempsted.

History
Podsmead was largely built during the 20th century. The larger, grander houses similar to those in parts of Tuffley were built in the interwar period whilst immediately after World War II an estate of temporary homes and social housing was built. Some of the temporary housing is still in use. Podsmead has a large council estate.

In 1943 the Crypt School moved to its present home in Podsmead.

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Superheroes are everywhere right now - the world is obsessed with the characters from DC and Marvel comics! But while everyone in health care knows that the true superheroes are kids fighting childhood cancer, or patients battling to recover from injury or illness, women who work in health care have always had extraordinary (some might say super) powers!
When she graduated from New York's Geneva Medical College back in 1849, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to receive a medical degree from an American medical school. Elizabeth was born in England in 1821 and came to America with her family when she was 11 years old.
She didn't always want to work in medicine; in fact she wrote in one of her books that she had "hated everything connected with the body, and could not bear the sight of a medical book...the very thought of dwelling on the physical structure of the body and its various ailments filled me with disgust."
So young Ms. Blackwell went into teaching - "more suitable work for a woman" in that day. Elizabeth only turned to medicine after a close friend, who was dying, suggested "she would have been spared her worst suffering if her physician had been a woman!"
Blackwell didn't know where to start; going to medical school was just something women didn't do then! She spoke to a few (male) physicians that her family knew - they all told her going to medical school "was a fine idea, but impossible; it was too expensive, and such education was not available to women."
But Elizabeth loved a good challenge. She convinced two physician friends to let her read medical books with them for a year. She applied to all the medical schools in New York and Philadelphia, as well as a dozen others in the Northeast. Finally Geneva Medical College accepted her application. The Geneva faculty allowed the all-male student body to vote on her admission, assuming that they would never agree! As a joke they voted "yes" and Elizabeth was admitted!
Follow Dr. Blackwell's example and don't ever believe going to school is beyond your reach.
Just like Dr. Blackwell, Clarissa (Clara) Barton was born in 1821, which made 1821 a good year for baby girls who would make a positive impact on American health care!
She would sit with the men, keeping their spirits up by reading to them, writing letters for them, listening to them and praying with them. That was the start of a long career as a Civil War nurse and relief worker. In 1862, she was given permission to bring her voluntary services to the battlefield itself, risking her life to bring supplies and support to soldiers where and when they needed it most. That's where she became known as the "Angel of the Battlefield".
Clara's experience in the Civil War was only the beginning. Her understanding of people in need and the ways in which she could help guided her life. In 1881 at 60 years old, Clara founded the American Red Cross. She ran the organization until 1904.
Registered Nurse Mabel Keaton Staupers was one of the great superheroes in nursing's history, earning many awards, honors and certificates in her career. It was through her constant efforts that African American nurses were accepted into the educational and organizational structure of American nursing in the 1940s.
Born in Barbados, Mabel emigrated to the U.S. with her parents in 1903 at the age of 13. 14 years later, she graduated as a Registered Nurse from Freedmen's Hospital School of Nursing in Washington, DC, and started work as a private duty nurse. She went on to work for the Harlem Tuberculosis Committee, a unit of the New York Tuberculosis and Health Association for 12 years.
Through Mabel's sheer force of will and persistence, she achieved the change the nursing profession and the country needed. Don't let obstacles get in your way.
Whether a respiratory therapist helping a patient breathe, a physical therapist technician helping someone walk again, a medical assistant4 helping a nursing home resident dress, or a registered nurse4 caring for the sick, those men and women who work in health care are extraordinary.
If you think you have what it takes to become a real life superhero, follow your dream. To learn more about the programs available at Carrington College visit the website. Carrington College is the Starting Point for Health Care Careers.
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Book review: The Birth of Korean Cool
by Philip Gowman posted 28 Nov 2014 28 Nov 2014
in Books | Language & Learning. 4 minute read
Euny Hong: The Birth of Korean Cool
How one nation is conquering the world through pop culture
Simon & Schuster UK, 2014, 267pp
Euny Hong's first non-fiction book (we loved her novel) is in turn infuriating, entertaining and informative. Let's get the infuriating bits done with first. In her approach to Romanization she is cavalier, at times respecting the official Ministry of Culture guidelines over the accepted Western transliteration, at other times ignoring them; and too often coming up with transliterations which raise an eyebrow. (Seogang University for Sogang (p183); ajooma for ajumma (p185); and Seo Pyun Jae for Seopyeonje (p179) – a film she confesses to have found "so torturously boring that given the choice, I'd have preferred to undergo waterboarding"). She could have done with someone to give the book a second read – a step which might have caught the schoolchild howler of "free reign" for "free rein" (p187); picked up the error of thinking Hennessy was whiskey (p151); and questioned the appropriateness of using the w-word in the phrase "Thoreau wanked on about Walden Pond" (p61) in a semi serious book sold to a UK readership.
The other mildly irritating thing about the book is its title and marketing. "How one nation is conquering the world through its pop culture" suggests that this book will be taking a sustained look at the creation and promotion of the Hallyu. And while Hong is definitely at the Conspiracy end of the cock-up vs conspiracy debate, much of the first third of the book feels like a series of unrelated but nevertheless entertaining essays about modern Korea – the education system, han, Dokdo, Korean food, and the portrayal of north Korean female defectors on the TV show Now on my way to meet you.
Even where Hong is off the main topic of the book she can provide insights. In her somewhat flippant sections on religion in Korea (shamanism gets a particularly rough ride) David Mason gives some interesting thoughts on Korean Christianity:
An important aspect of Koran Christianity that has its roots in shamanism, said Mason, is that Koran Christians pray for real-world benefits in a way that far exceeds their western counterparts (p65)
And in her entertaining section on Korean education, we hear that there was strict segregation in respect of languages taught: girls learned French while boys were taught German (p16); and that rather like the neighbourhood committees in North Korea, students were expected to inform on each other at school. Typical crimes for which teachers wanted information were engaging in sex, smoking, or having private tuition (p41).
The best part of Hong's book is where she shares insights from interviews with key people in the cultural industry – even where such interviews don't necessarily support her thesis. In a section entitled "the world's coolest ministry of culture" Hong meets Choi Bokeum from the Popular Culture Industry Division of the Cultural Content Office, one of whose roles is 'to promote the research and development of highly advanced "cultural technology"' – holograms for use in pop concerts, artificial rainbows and shape-shifting fireworks. Even in this cutting-edge department, which appears to be "nucleus of Korea's Soft Power strategy" (p101), Choi is able to say:
The Korean wave is not guided by the Korean Government; we just serve a coordinating function" (p100).
Yet individuals in the Ministry of Culture can make a big difference. Chung In-joon, who was later to serve as press and cultural attaché at the Korean embassy in London in the mid-noughties when the KCCUK was being established, was a director of the Korean Overseas Information Service in the early 90s. According to some, says Hong, it was Chung who was responsible for the Korean wave. In 1992 He put a broadcast-quality video tape in the diplomatic pouch to his cultural attaché in Hong Kong to try to get the drama What Is Love shown on Hong Kong TV.
The start of the wave? TV Drama What is Love (MBC, 1991-92)
Sending the tape via normal commercial post was too risky. To convince the network to air the drama, Korean companies were persuaded to buy advertising, and government funds were use to dub it into Cantonese. The show was a huge hit and was the first of the Korean TV dramas credited with emptying Hong Kong's busy streets when it was broadcast.
Closer to our own time, many readers may remember the flash mobs in France to persuade SM Entertainment to run a second SM Town concert. The flashmobs and their press coverage were coordinated by Choe Junho, director of the KCC in Paris from 2007 to 2011 (p206ff). LKL coverage of the flashmob at the time can be found here. Yet despite this clear success in terms of press coverage and securing an extra performance, a year later a French adviser to the Korean government on cultural promotion could say:
[The success of K-pop abroad is] thanks to the work of artists, not the government… I've never been to the Korean Cultural Center in Paris. I don't know what they are doing. They're just bureaucrats that are paid by public money.
Hong identifies other milestones in hallyu development and promotion:
the launch of the Busan International Film Festival in 1996, which Hong credits with getting the Korean film industry known internationally (Hong's book draws upon an interview with Kim Dong-Ho, minister of culture 1961-1988, who established the festival.) p188
Government initiatives such as the construction of superfast broadband networks and the establishment of an investment fund to stimulate soft-power start-up companies.
To Hong's credit, she acknowledges that Korean musicians were making it big in America long before Girls Generation had their slot on the David Letterman Show: the Kim Sisters had much more airtime on US TV in the 1950s and 60s:
[t]hey were almost as big a Vegas act as the Rat Pack. They appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show twenty five times, ranking them among the top ten most frequent acts in the history of the show.
This historical context is welcome. She is less accommodating, however, of Korean film in the period before what most would call New Korean Cinema: her chapter on film is subtitled "The Journey from Crap to Cannes"
Overall, as an introduction to contemporary Korea this is one of the livelier books available and can be recommended to the newcomer. But as a description of "how one nation is conquering the world through pop culture" a more thorough argument is necessary.
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Laura Niquay, the nomadic messenger
"Music, songs, they're like therapy for me. They helped me hang on and get through difficult times in my life," says singer-songwriter Laura Niquay, who hails from the Atikamekw community of Wemotaci near La Tuque in Mauricie.
Niquay hopes to inspire young people in her community and other First Nations members. "I was born to be a messenger," says the artist, who chose to express herself through music and song.
Raised in a family of musicians--her father played many instruments and her mother played guitar and sang--Niquay has been playing guitar since she was 11 and singing since she was 16. But she's the only one from her family to pursue their musical talent, she points out.
"I always wanted to sing, but I never thought I would go so far," she says, adding that she simply followed her instincts. She also acknowledges the importance of singing in Atikamekw, her native language. "It's the most common Indigenous language in Quebec, but it's being lost among our youth. The songs help keep the language alive or even allow some to relearn it," says Niquay, adding that she included a French summary of the songs on her last album.
Messages of hope
Her words, delivered with a unique voice over music that varies from indie to folk to rock, tell a story about her Indigenous roots and, more specifically, the harsh reality in her community and family. But above all, they convey a positive message of hope.
"Living conditions in the community are difficult, with many problems of addiction and suicide. But I talk about life through a prism of hope, perseverance and resilience," explains Niquay, who has been immersed in music since her very early years.
Last spring, she released her second album, Waska Matisiwin External link. This link will open in a new window., which means the circle of life. It's an album about resilience, she says, admitting she's dealt with substance abuse issues of her own and wants to use her voice to raise awareness among youth.
One of the songs, Mostekano (The Paths of our Ancestors), which also has a music video, speaks to the importance of the values that elders instill and teach younger generations. It's about proudly following the path forged by her ancestors, using the symbolism of moccasins and snowshoes. "Snowshoes stop us from sinking," explains the 39-year-old singer-songwriter, who was recently invited to sing at the Festival d'été francophone de Vancouver and will soon be performing at the Festival de la chanson de Tadoussac.
Niquay was the first Atikamekw artist to perform at Francofolies in Montreal in 2012, and made a name for herself with her first album, Waratanak, which she released independently in 2015. Her latest album was produced in collaboration with Musique Nomade, an organization that works for the development and recognition of Indigenous talents and identities in music.
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"I have a lot of respect for Florent Vollant. He paved the way and was a big inspiration and role model in my growth as a singer and musician," says Niquay, while also stressing the great wisdom of the Innu guitarist and singer-songwriter from Maliotenam, near Sept-Îles, who first became known in Quebec as part of the musical duo Kashtin.
Is there a particular achievement, something you've done, that you're proud of?
"The birth of my daughter and my last album."
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Brethren, Christian Devotedness, Faith, Groves, Missionary
A N Groves – 'Christian Devotedness'
A N Groves
It was while I was researching the history of the first great split among the brethren in 1845 that I encountered the name of A. N. Groves, who had written a letter to Darby expressing his concern that Darby's insistence upon enforcement of excommunications and disciplines enacted in one meeting be effected in every meeting would destroy the fundamental principle which initially had drawn them together in fellowship.
He wrote:
I ever understood our principle of communion to be the possession of the common life, or common blood of the family of God; these were our early thoughts, and they are my most matured ones. The transition your little bodies have undergone, in no longer standing forth the witnesses for the glorious and simple truth, so much as standing forth witnesses against all that they judge error, has lowered them in my apprehension from heaven to earth, in their position as witnesses….The position which this occupying the seat of judgment places them in, will be this: The most narrow-minded and bigoted will rule, because his conscience cannot and will not give way, and therefore the more enlarged heart will yield. It is into this position, dear Darby, I feel some little flocks are fast tending, if they have not already attained it, making light, not life, the measure of communion. (Ironside p.36)
Groves had also appeared among the very first brethren meeting with Darby and Dr E Cronin at Dublin, and at the Powerscourt 'prophecy conferences.' I decided that I needed to explore a little more about the lives of the seemingly 'minor characters' in the brethren movement of that age outside of the main protagonists; Darby, Newton, Muller, etc. The first name to attract my attention was Mr Anthony Norris Groves, and a relatively superficial analysis convinced me his life was worth a rather more detailed study.
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Anthony Norris Groves was born in Newtown Valence, Hampshire in 1795, the only boy in a family of six children. Following his local elementary education, Norris was enrolled at a quality school at Fulham, paid for by his father, who believed that money spent on eduction was never wasted. While at Fulham he lodged with his uncle, Mr Thompson, the local dentist, under whose tutelage he later studied dentistry. The school insisted that all its pupils attended the local parish church, and young Norris complied, but with a novel secreted inside his prayer book to occupy the time during the liturgy! It was while at church that heard John Owen preach, and in his mind thought how good it would be if he could go to India, and even bring one soul out of paganism and idolatry; in his memoirs he admits that at this time he himself, was being defiant toward God. His friendship with his cousin Mary Bethia Thompson grew, and they often had spiritual conversations and he recalls in his memoirs that he had bought her a Bible.
Norris completed his training as a dentist, and set up practice in Plymouth, where his first annual wage was £400. He was so encouraged by this he wrote to ask Mary for permission to ask her father for her hand in marriage. Her father refused in the grounds of their being first cousins, and this brought him a great depth of sadness, which he attempted to alleviate by religious activity. His memoirs record:
'… it is evident, by his own account, it was at this time more the burden of natural sorrow than a sense of sin which made him seek peace out of himself in Jesus,' (Groves F. 1869 p.25).
Following the death of another daughter, Norris's uncle relented on his refusal to allow the marriage of his daughter Mary to Norris Groves, and after marriage they set up home in Exeter, Norris still working at Plymouth. At Exeter, they met an influential woman in early brethrenism, Miss Elisabeth (Bessie) Paget, who had connections to the brethren who were meeting at Barnstable, with Robert Chapman and a local schoolmaster, Mr Hake. Miss Paget was by all accounts a godly woman, and a great encouragement to other believers, and highly respected in the local community for her practical expressions of Christianity. When she died over a thousand people stood round her grave, mourning her passing. Of Miss Paget, Norris Groves' (second) wife Mrs F Groves later wrote:
'It was here (Plymouth) also, he was able able to profess himself a disciple of Christ, having owed much to the ministry of Mr Joseph Richards and M Hitchens; but his entry into the full liberty of gospel light did not take place till some time after, in Exeter, where he was greatly indebted to a Christian lady, Miss Paget, to whom, he says, he ever looked up as his mother in the things of God.' (Groves F. 1869 p.3).
'… the full gospel was not yet known by him, as it was a few years after, through the instrumentality of a dear friend in Exeter.' (Groves F. 1869 p.25).
R.B.Dann notes:
'The concept of an individual divine call to salvation, irrespective of personal merit, was introduced to Groves by Bessie Paget, a nonconformist lady in Exeter, and by John Marriott, the Anglican curate of Broad Clyst. Marriott was particularly influential in Mary's conversion.' (Dann, cited from the International Bulletin – p.201, The Legacy of Anthony Norris Groves)
'Bessie spoke openly about his need to accept and believe God's love for him. The sisters' unashamed devotion to Jesus made Norris feel awkward, especially as they were not members of the Church of England; indeed they bore the stigma of dissent… The scriptures she showed him finally brought the young dentist into assurance of salvation. Abandoning all hope of making himself worthy of God's love, he put his trust completely in Christ as Saviour.' (Dann, R.B. 2004, p.21)
Christian Devotedness
It was in 1825 that Norris Groves wrote and published his booklet 'CHRISTIAN DEVOTEDNESS'. The booklet was the basis of his later missiology, encouraging Christians to live humbly and depend upon the Lord for their needs. The booklet expounds the teachings of Jesus on Christian Stewardship of material possessions, and exhorts all Christians to trust God to supply their needs. The underlying philosophy of this book may have been influenced by his father, who believed and practised that money was for USING not for ACCUMULATING. His father had underwritten a number of ventures, seldom with success, and had supported worthy causes. The booklet had a profound impact on George Muller, who also practised a simple, faith based life, and through him on Hudson Taylor. In the preface, Groves writes:
"The purpose of this little book is to show that the dedication demonstrated by the early disciples, is without exception, enforced by the commands of our Saviour. And not only that, but it is illustrated by the conduct of the apostles and early Christians. The author therefore asks that all sincere disciples of Christ carefully weigh what is written here in the balance of the Sanctuary, not the balance of the world." "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6. (Groves, 1825, Preface)
Groves had gained a fuller assurance of salvation and become convinced that a better way to worship and serve God was in a simple New Testament pattern, with neither clergy nor denomination. He had been studying theology at Trinity College Dublin, whilst working towards Anglican ordination and acceptance as a missionary with CMS. Whilst there for lectures and tutorials, he had been meeting with Christians of various denominations, gathered together in homes and parlours, to have simple meetings along New Testament lines. Among these gathered brethren were John Bellet, and J N Darby, an Anglican curate, working as an itinerant evangelist in the Wicklow hills. Dann records,
'By April 1827, Groves could report, "What a wonderful state of things appears to be arising in Ireland!" Here indeed were Christians united as in the days of the apostles, without any of the denominational requirements or prejudices that elsewhere divided brother from brother.' (Dann, 2004, p.46).
The Break with Anglicanism
In 1827 Groves was due to travel to Dublin to attend at the university, as he did every three months, but by this time he was becoming more and more convinced that ordination in the established church was not for him; that he could no longer agree with the Thirty Nine Articles on pacifist grounds. Groves had put aside the money for the travel and lodgings, but before he could leave, his home was burgled and his money stolen. His wife had already advised him not to go but to follow his conscience, and he considered that the burglary was a sign from God which convinced him that further formal studies and ordination were unnecessary in order to serve God. Groves relinquished his place on the course, and the following year he severed his link with CMS.
It was in 1827 that Groves decided that he should seek adult baptism, by total immersion. Despite the modern requirement from the Open Brethren for credo-baptism as a condition of membership, this was not a demand or requirement from the brethren of the day, for Darby was a paedobaptist, and remained so, as have many of the Exclusive Brethren, who practice household baptism to this day. Groves, through his own study of the New Testament, came to the conclusion that a Christian should be baptised by immersion, on profession of faith, and acted accordingly. This is well illustrated by an incident that occurred shortly after the baptism had taken place, when a friend said, "Of course you must be a baptist now you are baptised. Groves's reply was:
"No!" I desire to follow all in those things in which they follow Christ; but I would not, by joining one party, cut myself off from others." Then taking up the ring upon which the keys were hung, he said, "If these keys were to hold by one another all would go if one fell; but as each of them is attached to this strong ring, so should we each take hold of Christ, not of any of the systems of men, and then we shall be safe and united: we should keep together, not because of any human system, but because Jesus is ONE." (Coad, F.R. 1968, p23)
The Journey to Baghdad. (Podcast Episode 2)
In our last episode we looked at the early life, conversion and call of Anthony Norris Groves. His first missionary station was in the city of Baghdad in modern Iraq, and as we shall see, his journey to get there and the hardships he endured there, are a wonderful example of Christian perseverance, borne of the knowledge that God had called him into service for his kingdom, and patient endurance, depending on the goodness, grace and calling of God.
So let's find out more about A N Groves, and the mission to Baghdad.
Groves believed that a man called to ministry should obey the call without any appeal for funds, but simply trusting in God, and believing that the God who called him would provide for his needs, and Groves believed that there was a great need among the people of the Middle East. Needless to say this was not welcome news to the Thompson family. Mary's father was horrified – was outraged by Grove's reckless plan, even going so far as to write to Groves, demanding repayment of a £1000 loan, made to Groves' father before Norris left the country. Still, Groves left England without seeking any financial backing, travelling with his wife and two sons, Henry and Frank, on a yacht to St.Petersburg in Russia and then overland to Baghdad. The journey took six months.
The yacht 'Osprey' – probably don't think of it as similar to pleasure boats in Bangor marina, but a larger sailing craft – she sailed from Gravesend on 12th June 1829, with the Groves family on board, along with Norris's sister Lydia, a Mr Bathie from Scotland, Miss Charlotte Taylor and Mr John Kitto, the children's Tutor. Kitto was deaf and dumb, and throughout the journey and later in Baghdad he taught the children by means of sign language. A wealthy lady, a Mrs Taylor, whose husband was a foreign office official in Basra and later Baghdad, also made the journey along with the party, to ensure her own safe passage, and with her went her four servants. Lydia, Norris's sister became unwell during the sea leg of the journey and was advised to return to England.
The part of the journey over land was horrendous. The road was dangerous, often little more than dirt tracks, the missionaries attached themselves to larger commercial caravans for safety, but even these were attacked, – religious tensions between the various Muslim sects, warring tribes, poor and uncomfortable accommodation, bad food and water, exhausted horses, damage to vehicles, rain and flood, all these condition made the journey a nightmare.
But the missionary group were determined to get to their destination, even though they were warned of the dangers, and again they trusted in the Lord for their safe arrival. And they found encouragement along the way, meeting and enjoying fellowship with Christians of many denominations and nationalities.
They met and befriended Dr & Mrs William Glen. Dr Glen was translating the Old Testament into Farsi, and Groves and Glen became great friends. They had theological differences, but they enjoyed a warm brotherly relationship.
Further along the route they enjoyed the hospitality of a group of German Lutheran Pietists, who were of a similar mind in regard to missions. One of these brethren, Karl Pfander joined the team to work in Baghdad, and was a great blessing to Groves along the way, and his knowledge of the local languages a huge benefit.
However, although the missionary group had now gained another traveller, they were destined to lose Charlotte Taylor at Tabriz, where she met a young man working for the British East India Company, a Mr Nesbitt, a committed Christian, and she remained behind and later married him. Mr Nesbitt made a generous donation to Grove's costs, but it still saddened the missionary that he had lost a valuable worker. He reached the conclusion that young unmarried women were probably not suitable missionary material!
The travellers reached Baghdad on the morning of the Lord's Day, 6th December 1829, to be welcomed along the route by a Major Taylor, who had provided for them a small house, enough for their needs, attached to his own house, and he allowed them to live there rent-free.
But life in Baghdad was a time of very great trial. The missionary work began, and an elementary school was opened, using the Bible in the local languages as the primary reading text. Groves employed his medical abilities to reach out in friendship to the locals. The local people were Muslims, some more helpful than others. In his memoirs, Groves recorded that the 'moolah' assigned to Kitto would converse with him, and read with him, but refused to translate for him, on the basis that he would do nothing to help spread the Christian religion, or to share any form of Islamic knowledge with an 'infidel.' On the family front, the Groves family were blessed with the arrival of a baby girl.
The mission was largely unproductive though, and was seriously hindered by a series of natural and human disasters.
* The heat of the city was unbearable, forcing them to sleep outdoors on the roof of the house.
* Civil war broke out in Baghdad, and the city suffered siege conditions, floods, food shortages, and
as a result of the deprivation, plague. Pfander was only to remain for a limited time, and Groves began to worry that he and Mary and Kitto would be left without Christian counsel and friendship.
In September1830 a party of brethren left Dublin for Baghdad, travelling by ship to Spain, overland across Spain, then by ship across the Mediterranean to Palestine. The party included Dr Edward Cronin, some of his family members and others, including an anglican, Mr Francis (Frank) Newman – the brother of John Henry Newman, later to become Cardinal Newman. The objective was to work with Groves on the medical and educational side of the mission, and they also brought with them a printing press, transported in two large heavy crates!
In 1831 cholera struck with a vengeance. Groves speaks of the peaceful serenity of his wife as she contracted the illness, and faced death. He wrote in his memoirs, "All the conversation of my dear dying wife for these twelve months past, but especially as our difficulties and trials increased, was on the peace she enjoyed with the Lord … her assurance of her Lord's love never forsook her, even after she felt herself attacked by the plague. …when she thought on her Lord's love, she was confident in his graciousness." (Groves, F. 1869, p.146)
It was that plague that claimed the life of Mary Groves in 1931, and also the life of their recently born daughter. Groves himself survived the illness, but the work in Baghdad was in tatters; lives devastated by so many deaths, buildings destroyed by floods, the school depleted in terms of numbers of pupils and teachers. The Dublin party remained in Baghdad after Grove's own departure for India in 1833, but the area was hit by plague twice, and the Irish team decided to abandon the work, and return home. Cronin left first, then the others, and by the end of 1834 nothing of the Baghdad mission remained, despite the fact that Groves had written several times to other missions agencies pleading for help.
In 1834 Groves was invited to visit India. A British army colonel, Arthur Cotton had visited Baghdad, and he expressed an interest in meeting Groves. Cotton had read Groves' book, 'Christian Devotedness' and had been challenged by it. Cotton was sure that the work at Baghdad was at such a low ebb that Groves' talents really could be better used elsewhere. India had recently opened up for the gospel, thanks to a law enacted at Westminster, which granted a new charter to the British East India Company, and included a clause encouraging missionary activities in all of the regions of India that were under the company's jurisdiction. How different from modern-day legislation passed by the so-called 'mother of parliaments.'
Cotton was sure that Groves should go and visit the mission field and find out if there was an opportunity to expand the work. And Groves was keen to go, remembering that his initial call to missionary work, back when he was at school, in the church at Farnham was to India.
So they sailed from Baghdad down the Euphrates, into the Persian Gulf and to India. Another chapter in Norris's life had begun, and in our next podcast we'll find out how the Lord blessed and prospered His work in that spiritually needy land.
Despite his late-life despondency with the self-perceived failure of his missionary efforts, Norris Groves left a legacy behind.
In personal philanthropy. Groves was unselfish in his help of others. John Kitto was an example. Kitto, the son of a drunken Cornish stonemason was living in the work house when he first came to Groves' notice. Without speech and hearing he was destined for an impoverished life, except that Norris Groves befriended him, and offered him work as a dental assistant, providing him with lodgings. At that home, Kitto became impressed with Groves' personal devotion, and when the opportunity arose to accompany him on his mission to Baghdad, acting as home-schooler to the missionary's two boys, Kitto accepted the challenge. He wrote on his observations along the way, carefully detailing the topography and nature. In 1844 the University of Giessen conferred upon him the degree of DD, and in 1850 he received a pension for life from the Government. He married and worked as a author; his best known work being his 'Pictorial Bible.' Kitto later summed up his life:
"I perhaps have as much right as any man that lives, to bear witness that there is no one so low but that he may rise, no condition so cast down as to be really hopeless, and no privation which need, of itself, shut out any man from the paths of honourable exertion or from the hope of usefulness in life. I have sometimes thought that it was possibly my mission to affirm and establish these great truths." (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kitto)
In Missiology. Grove's concept of missions was unique in its day; to go to a foreign mission field without the financial backing of a denomination or missions agency. He was determined to live and work by faith, depending only on the Lord for his survival. He became 'the Father of Faith Missions,' a missiology later adapted by Hudson Taylor, CT Study, Watchman Nee and Amy Carmichael, among many others.
In the Open Brethren. Groves' influence on the Open Brethren is substantial. For example:-
1 SCRIPTURE. One of the characteristics of all these early brethren was their high view of scripture. All of them had a passion to understand and to obey the written word of God – even if that meant that they reached a somewhat unusual view on eschatology. John Kitto wrote in a letter:
"You ask… is Mr Groes an Arminian, a Calvinist,a papist a Lutheran? He is one of those singular characters, a Bible Christian and a disciple of the meek and lowly Jesus; not nominally, but practically and really such. A man so devotedly, so fervently attached to the Scriptures, I never knew before…" (Groves, F. 1869, p.5.)
Kitto's testimony of Groves indicated two aspects of Grove's character, His distancing of himself from denominationalism and his devotion to the Scriptures. I have seen this in some of the modern brethren too, – I have in mind here two of the K-G Brethren, both of whom spent much time in Biblical Study, and were, at least to me, kindness personified, both in business, and in welcoming me to their homes.
2 BAPTISM. The modern Open Brethren are credobaptist while the Exclusives are to some extent paedobaptist, or at least, believe in 'household baptism.' Could this difference be as a result of the divergent views of Darby and Muller/Groves? If so, then the influence of Groves on modern brethrenism is significant.
3 CALVINISM. I am surprised to learn that most of the earlier brethren including Darby and Groves held to a Calvinistic soteriology. The reason for my surprise is simply that most modern open brethren deny Calvinistic doctrine, yet Grove's conversion has a distinctly Calvisitic tone. Perhaps the modern equivalent of a Norris Groves would be a John MacArthur?
Wikipedia: Most of the Brethren pioneers such as Groves, Darby, and Muller, were convinced Calvinists. By the 1930s, however, a strong Arminian strain developed in many parts of the Brethren movement, especially in North America. Today, it is common to find Brethren advocates for both theological systems, with the caveat that even those who embrace Arminianism in the main will still generally hold to the fifth point of Calvinism, which Brethren call the Eternal security of the believer[13] — the doctrine that it is impossible for a true Christian to lose his or her salvation. Even today, it is rare to find a Brethren preacher or an official Brethren publication questioning this doctrine. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Brethren)
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Burnham, J.D. 2004, 'A Story of Conflict' Paternoster, Milton Keynes.
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BHAKTAPUR: Former Prime Minister and senior leader of the Communist Party of Nepal, Madhav Kumar Nepal, has said that communist movement has become successful in the country.
At a training 'History of the World Communist Movement and Present Situation' being organised by Madan Bhandari Asian School, the school established as the first communist school of Nepal, at Kharipati, Bhaktapur, leader Nepal said the communist-led government should be successful.
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← Laughter as brain injury medicine … Are you sleeping?
Do you have a written plan to help yourself or your loved one through the difficult days of TBI? One did not like telling others about having a bad day. They are just days in the lives of TBI. Others would refer to these days as "bad days", but when you have chronic illness, injury, brain dysfunction, or TBI it's just part of life.
Separating these days into another category such as "Red Flag Day", "Blue Day", or "Acceptance Day" is frequently easier to accept with optimism. One found it easier to identify without complaining where others simply understood and didn't question any further about the day.
It was a day to be understood without adding further stimuli. Since these days are frequent, others also knew immediately what to do and what to avoid so other triggers would not escalate behaviors or confrontations.
Bad days were referred to as "Red Flag Days". Bad days wasn't acceptable, but referring in a different manner was easier. One was fortunate enough to have another nurse prepare plans for a bad day, red flag day, survivor's red flag day, and spouse's guide for a red flag day.
These posters help remind others what they need to do during these unpredictable and frequent times. They are also reminders to guide the TBI survivor when they can't think clearly or remember what needs to be done next.
Since everything is unpredictable having this in writing makes it quickly accessible (especially when one can't think or when others forget what they should do to help). Can easily refer when posted on mirrors or at doors. Post them in the place that works best for you.
These are extremely helpful to those living in the home. Others just think it's ridiculous! It's not at all ridiculous. They are helpful.
Anyone who doesn't understand brain injury won't get it, but the people these concern the most are those who live in the same household or environment as the survivor and they understand. Don't be concerned about comments from others.
They are too self-centered to help and simply have not taken the time to learn about brain injury. Keep some research articles around the house and hand them out. It's always an opportunity to educate others. It doesn't mean they will read them, but it's the honest attempt at educating that counts!
Bad Day Plan in Effect is very simple. Stay your distance and don't bother the survivor! It appears to be extreme, but there isn't anything extreme about this plan. It's the way it is with TBI … Boundaries are essential to health! Written boundaries are helpful, and sticking to the plan helps the survivor deal with all the changes that occur in an unpredictable manner.
Red Flag Day identifies the symptoms and directs the survivor to follow one's red flag day plan. When one can't speak clearly it doesn't mean they don't understand, but constantly pushing oneself to do things doesn't necessarily help.
Often those struggling with determination, perseverance, motivation, often put more pressure on themselves than others expect. Who's expectation is it anyway? Is it you falling short of your daily goals? Is it others expecting you to be who "you were", instead of who "you are"?
Edie's Red Day Flag Plan helped guide one to less stimuli and not to keep pushing self. Self=Determination is great, but it doesn't work with TBI. Determination can lead to disaster! Pushing oneself past the point of thinking clearly and problem solving leads to difficulties in many areas. One had and continues to have problems putting things aside, instead pushing to figure out problems which frequently complicates everything in one's life.
Putting things aside, and picking them up the next day works best! It's just very hard to do!
Red Flag Day Guide for Spouse helps identify the needs of one, since the survivor doesn't know what is needed and focus has never been on self. One continued to think and help others, but few … even the closest didn't know how to help.
This guide helped with expectations and basic needs leaving them with information to contact others that understood and could help them through these difficult times. It was a time they could get support. This would also let others know something was happening and since "Christine" and "Diann" were both nurses they could easily intervene or identify complications and provide guidance.
If you don't have nurses to call for support, your closet family and true friends will be there. If they leave you they really were not your friends! These posters were made at that time by a dear friend and nurse who understood brain injury after she "got one"!
Have you found it easier or do you think this is helpful to list your personal needs and guide yourself and others at times of stress on complicated days? These posters are to be used as guidelines to help you and your loved one create your own based on your personal needs and personality. What have you tried that worked?
Though the article is true I think you need to remember that not all brain-injured people have the luxury of being cared for in such a manner…you are a lucky lady!
My wife and I call my bad days, "No driving days" or "Not a driving day." It is not a complaint but just a way to label the activity level for the day. Sometimes, a No driving day will be spent sleeping most of the day. I will try to watch TV or read online and fall asleep with my laptop on my lap. I put my cell phone and the cordless house phone next to me so if it rings, I don't have to try to get up to answer it. I am usually quite clumsy on these days.