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Maintaining the yards of vacant properties helps reduce crime rates in urban neighborhoods, indicates a new Michigan State University study that’s the most comprehensive to date.
The study, published online in the journal Applied Geography, overlaid nine years of crime statistics in Flint, Michigan, with data from a greening program where thousands of abandoned lots in various neighborhoods were regularly mowed and maintained.
Richard Sadler, an urban geographer and the study’s lead author, assigned each neighborhood a “greening score” based on how many vacant properties in the area were being kept up. Using a method called “emerging hot spot analysis,” which identifies patterns or trends in the presence of events over space and time, he applied crime data from 2005 through 2014.
“Generally speaking, I found that greening was more prevalent where violent crime, property crime and victimless crime were going down,” said Sadler, an assistant professor of public health in the College of Human Medicine.
The premise of the study was devised when the Genesee County Land Bank Authority began its Clean and Green program 13 years ago to spruce up vacant property throughout the city. They discovered that over the years, the program seemed to produce another benefit – in neighborhoods where community groups maintained vacant lots, crime appeared to decline.
“We’ve always had a sense that maintaining these properties helps reduce crime and the perception of crime,” said Christina Kelly, the land bank’s planning and neighborhood revitalization director. “So we weren’t surprised to see the research back it up.”
Flint’s population of slightly more than 100,000 is half what it was in the 1960s and the city has lost 41 percent of its jobs as the auto industry pulled out. This led to a concentration of poverty in Flint, a decrease in the number of police officers and a rise in crime to one of the highest rates in the nation.
Today, more than 42 percent of the properties in Flint are either publicly owned or otherwise vacant.
Sadler said investments in eliminating blight and getting community buy-in can pay off in a number of ways for urban areas across the country and be less expensive to sustain.
Earlier studies have shown that greening and gardening programs in general are linked to less stress, depression and hopelessness for residents, as well as lower crime rates, including assaults, burglaries and robberies. But Sadler mentioned that an in-depth space-and-time analysis of these correlations has not been explored until now.
He indicated that programs such as Clean and Green not only make the properties more attractive for development and stabilizes neighborhoods, but alert potential criminals that residents are keeping an eye on things.
“It’s people looking out for their own neighborhoods,” he said. “If you know somebody’s watching, you’re not going to go out and vandalize something. It’s the overall change in perception created by cleaning up blighted property.”


EVERYONE knows that planet earth is warming up. Global warming is a term residents of
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Indeed, preventing increased global warming does not mean only choosing the right air conditioners but, more importantly, property construction must be designed in such a way that it conforms to the green building concept. The construction materials must also be environmentally friendly so that they will contribute to curbing global warming.
And as people spend a great deal of their time at work, an office should not be just a place where people work. Today's offices must be able to meet various needs that not only keep up with times but are also environmentally oriented. Indeed, awareness of the significance of the environment begins with each individual. Ideally, there should be support from your surroundings, including the presence of eco-offices.
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“The military’s role in securing democracy” Harvard speech by General Manuel Noriega
In an address to Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government on Feb. 28, 1985, the commander of Panama’s defense forces, Gen. Manuel Antonio Noriega, outlining his view of the necessary role of the military in securing peace in Central America. No simple strategy of military force nor facade of “democracy “ will succeed, the general argued. The military must therefore join other national sectors in defining and implementing the social and economic policies which better the lives of their countrymen.
Noriega has been active in promoting this broadened concept of military duty, along with other military forces in the region. This question of military posture is central to political life in Guatemala, for example, while forces foreign to the country seek to turn the military and the nation against one another. Guatemalan President Vinicio Cerezo and nationalists within the military have set out to establish a solid basis of collaboration, what Cerezo termed “nation-building” in his inaugural address. “We have no intention of returning to the old concept of the army removed from politics, and confined exclusively to the barracks, acting as a judge over the daily lives of governments and peoples,” Cerezo stated in an interview with Mexico’s Excelsior on Feb. 18, 1986. “The army should be involved in the social process, and guaranteeing this process in the interests of the people….It should be committed to the general process of institutionality in the country.”
General Noriega today is the target of an international campaign designed to drive him from power, which has painted him as variously a dictator, a communist, and a corrupt manipulator. Behind the attacks, however, lies the raging battle over policy. For that reason, we here provide excerpts of Noriega’s Harvard speech.
I have been asked to speak to you especially on the subject of the role of the military in the Central American peace process. I must make some general observations on the constructive ways in which we military leaders may influence the political, social, and economic improvement of the region, putting special emphasis on the situations in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Honduras.
If you were to believe that the permanent solution to the current conflicts in Central America is purely a military one, that is, if you were to think of a solution of force pure and simple, then I should have nothing to say to you.
The fact that you desire a presentation on these subjects in an academic center as intellectually prestigious as Harvard University implies a very clear awareness on your part that other, deeper causes exist that should be analyzed and discussed, to find less costly and more productive solutions.
For ourselves, the Panamanian military, attention to the increasingly belligerent and deteriorated Central American situation is a serious responsibility, of national and even broader dimensions. It is only logical that we should see things thus, because this awareness of responsibilities is based on undeniable reality. Panama belongs to that region of American terrafirma. Panama has an interoceanic canal which has a direct influence on world security. Whatever action occurs in the Central American region directly affects the security and the stability of the canal isthmus, as it also affects the norms of international security.
It is unquestionable that the thinking and actions of the different Central American armed forces are vital to whatever effective solution is being sought. If one desires peace for Central America, and that each country-respected in its dignity and national independence-be able to decisively take on the task of gradually overcoming underdevelopment, then we must objectively and realistically consider the transcendental role that the armed forces of each country must play in the overall development of their respective societies….
Some individuals, groups, or sectors address the problems of Central America in very formal and simplistic terms, without logic.
According to that formal interpretation, the region’s problems are located between freedom and oppression, between dictatorship and democracy. But a closer look at the roots of the conflicts shows that such a view does not correspond to reality, that analysis of the problems cannot proceed in this way. To prove that that formal interpretation is incorrect, one need only ask each Central American people if they have ever been given an opportunity to fully participate in the political and economic lives of their respective countries. You cannot escape the conclusion that the answer would be negative. The Central American people have been absent from consideration of their own destinies.
To solve the Central American problem, however, one cannot fall into the belief that democracy is merely the de positing of a political vote. Democracy is not reducible to that electoral exercise. Real and effective democracy should be a teaching, aware democracy, in which man does not merely act within the political or electoral concepts cultivated by the parties in the area. That is, a democracy in which man has an idea of economy and of social rights. I include Panama within this view and within these concepts..
The causes of the crisis
We should know, with total clarity, that the deepest causes of the political and military turbulence in several of the countries of Central America stem from real, objective situations, from very concrete facts.These causes can be defined as a population in extreme poverty, the cruel and historic social injustices of illiteracy and ignorance, and all the other factors that characterize those societies placed, because of their socio-economic development, within the so-called Third World, which are:
- the predominant activity of the primary sector, above all of subsistence agriculture
- the tendency to single-crop production
- the reduced average income per capita
- “hidden” unemployment
- demographic imbalance with respect to the growth of real production
- the weak condition of the woman and of children
- rigid social stratification
- the high rate of illiteracy
- the limitation or absence of hygiene and sanitation
- high rate of infant mortality
- shortage of housing
- scandalous rural misery
El Salvador today faces a dramatic deterioration of the basic pillars of its socio-economic and political structure. A military generation, not compromised by injustices of the past, finds itself face to face, risking and losing its lives, against poverty-stricken workers and peasants ideologically attracted to the guerrillas as their only option. Today the guerrillas have lost respect for the President of the Republic of El Salvador and for the civilian governments. They only want to talk, at this time, with the military, with those whom they face on the field of battle.
In Guatemala, the Armed Forces for a long time remained divorced from the traditionally illiterate, humble, and exploited peasant and Indian population. Now those Armed Forces have been able to overcome the era of violence. Under the leadership of their military President Gen. Mejia Vitores, they were renewing contact with the large peasant and Indian majorities through a special development strategy, according to which the soldier committed himself to the literacy cam paigns and to the communal development work… .
Nicaragua has lived the past 45 years of its history as a series of family reincarnations, with a National Guard removed from principles of security and development. This gave rise to an armed movement backed in its historic moment by the leading countries of America. Thus it was proven that the defeat of an army is directly proporit onal absence of popular support for the foundations of its military doctrine.
As military men, we can pass a critical and historic judgment on that National Guard of the Somoza era, inspired by the uniform of West Point but never identified with the dignified and glorious spirit of the West Pointer’s soul.
Honduras within its precarious socio-economic situation, has a youthful military much closer to the people.In its majority, it is a military with university training, which has tried to and has maintained a tolerant balance with the subversive ideological tensions of its neighbors.
The task of national recovery
We have posed a terrible contradiction: on the one hand, the countries of Central America need to carry out changes in internal political, economic, and social structures in order to eliminate the real causes of subversion and of war. But, on the other hand, the already declared war, a war of attrition in which there can be neither victor nor defeated, prevents and delays the implementation of any program for national recovery.
In addition, the international economic assistance that these countries have received until.now has been neither sufficiently broad nor sufficiently generous. There has existed in the past, and continues to exist, too much conditional economic aid. The famous economic programs of reordering and restructuring of the economies of the underdeveloped countries, which certain international financial institutions seek to impose, become additional sources of discontent, conflict, social suffering, and confrontation with the people, as has occurred in Ecuador, Santo Domingo, and Panama.
Faced with this situation, in which Central America has scarcely a word to say, the finest and most sophisticated concepts of economic analysis that you can study here in Harvard’s school of economic science, are shattered into a thousand pieces.
I would like agreement with you on one point, which I would dare to pose in the following way: that there can be no government alone, absent and divorced from the men who bear arms, above all in Central America and in Latin America. Because to the extent that the Aimed Forces have their role defined and their functions designed in correspondence to their mission, the arms they possess remain in the service of peace. Thus we could conjugate the word “democracy” and the concept of “human rights” in a serious and profound manner, founded on the realities of!the people. Not demagogically, with merely a propagandistic show lacking in the genuine foundations of human rights, but with the right to life and not to live hungry, because to live with hunger is also an assault on the fundamental rights of man.

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Real Name: Anathi Conjwa
Date of Birth: 28 July 1998
Hometown: Cala, Eastern Cape
What artistic quality do you love most in yourself? The tone of my voice.
My favourite South African music icon is… (Tell us why): Thandiswa Mazwai! She is iconic
The first thing I’m doing when lockdown is over is: Visiting family I haven’t seen since lockdown started.
If you could have an EPIC collab with any celeb living or late, who would it be and why? Thandiswa Mazwai – I’ve looked up to her for so many years
Which former Idols SA contestant inspires most? How come? Thami (may he R.I.P) – his performances were always so honest and powerful
Tell us two truths and a lie: “I am Xhosa”, “I don’t like food”, “I have never entered a pageant”.

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Barrel and lockplate have been cleaned in the European manner. The stock has blackened look. No repairs. Bone inlays with nice yellow patina. Overall a very good example of a 17th Century wheellock pistol.
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Wall Street analysts forecast that Terreno Realty (NYSE:TRNO) will report $0.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the current quarter, according to Zacks. Four analysts have made estimates for Terreno Realty’s earnings, with the highest EPS estimate coming in at $0.30 and the lowest estimate coming in at $0.29. Terreno Realty reported earnings per share of $0.29 in the same quarter last year, which would suggest a positive year over year growth rate of 3.4%. The firm is expected to report its next quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 2nd.
According to Zacks, analysts expect that Terreno Realty will report full-year earnings of $1.20 per share for the current year, with EPS estimates ranging from $1.18 to $1.22. For the next financial year, analysts expect that the business will post earnings of $1.28 per share, with EPS estimates ranging from $1.21 to $1.33. Zacks Investment Research’s EPS calculations are an average based on a survey of sell-side analysts that cover Terreno Realty.
Terreno Realty (NYSE:TRNO) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 7th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.20 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate of $0.29 by ($0.09). Terreno Realty had a return on equity of 5.45% and a net margin of 38.61%. The business had revenue of $34.63 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $34.86 million.
A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. William Blair Investment Management LLC grew its stake in Terreno Realty by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. William Blair Investment Management LLC now owns 694,801 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $24,360,000 after buying an additional 7,972 shares during the last quarter. MetLife Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Terreno Realty in the 4th quarter valued at $810,000. Westwood Holdings Group Inc. grew its stake in Terreno Realty by 13.8% in the 4th quarter. Westwood Holdings Group Inc. now owns 752,513 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $26,383,000 after buying an additional 91,025 shares during the last quarter. TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC grew its stake in Terreno Realty by 24.7% in the 4th quarter. TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC now owns 402,577 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $14,114,000 after buying an additional 79,612 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Teachers Advisors LLC grew its stake in Terreno Realty by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. Teachers Advisors LLC now owns 769,323 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $26,972,000 after buying an additional 5,637 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.45% of the company’s stock.
Shares of TRNO traded down $0.51 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $33.37. 547,861 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 322,121. Terreno Realty has a twelve month low of $29.30 and a twelve month high of $38.54. The firm has a market cap of $1,869.87, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 0.74. The company has a quick ratio of 1.68, a current ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46.
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 12th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 28th will be paid a $0.22 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 27th. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.64%. Terreno Realty’s payout ratio is presently 80.73%.
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Homemade Sausage Gravy
Let's face it. Sausage Gravy does not photograph well. BUT it does taste good. if you have never tried to make gravy on your own it can be intimidating! DO NOT buy those $1 gravy mixes at the store when you can use five cents worth of all purpose flour.
tonight i decided to make homemade sausage gravy biscuits. B thinks it is funny to mix up dinner with breakfast so i try to do that at least 2 nights a week. AND i get to use my matryoshka measuring cups that i just got for Christmas!
ok now on with the gravy.
brown one pound of ground sausage in a skillet. do not drain.
i normally get fresh ground from our local grocery store meat department.
i always use quality meat only...with as few preservatives as possible.
add one quarter cup of all purpose flour and mix together.
add two cups of milk and mix well. bring to a boil for one minute constantly stirring.
remove from heat.
as it cools it will thicken.
hopefully you have had enough sense to cook your biscuits.
i make mine from scratch (and will share that simple recipe next time)
but you can use whatever kind you prefer.
do not think about how many calories are in one serving
(which is almost one thousand...YIKES)
((and the reason we only have this meal once a month))
just think about how yummy it tastes.
ps: look at this long list of ingredients that are in
your $1 gravy mix packet.....yuck!

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As more Utah urban centers restrict the variety of «payday loan» shops вЂ” which provide two-week loans, or before the payday that is next for approximately 500 % yearly interest вЂ” the once-explosive growth for the reason that industry has cooled right right here.
How many such brick-and-mortar shops expanded by 5 % in Utah this from 380 to 399, according to Deseret News analysis of registration data provided by the Utah Department of Financial Institutions year.
Also, another 65 lenders that are payday outside of the state are registered to use in Utah through the Web or mail. So that the final number of all of the payday loan providers registered to use within the state expanded from 447 a year ago to 464 in 2010.
That development price had been a comparable as between 2006 and 2007. However it is much slow compared to present years. The payday that is first starred in Utah in 1984. Their figures grew to 17 by 1994. After which it exploded to 427 shops and Web financial institutions by 2005.
The industry right here has more shops as compared to true amount of 7-Elevens, McDonald’s, Burger Kings and Wendy’s in Utah вЂ” combined.
western Valley City became the city that is first restrict what amount of payday loan providers it could enable within its boundaries.
Ever since then, such towns and cities as US Fork, Draper, Midvale, Murray, Orem, Sandy, Southern Salt Lake, Southern Jordan, Taylorsville, western Jordan and Salt that is unincorporated Lake also have limited their figures. Salt Lake City and Provo will also be limits that are considering. Most limit them to at least one shop per 10,000 or more residents вЂ” which often will allow no further stores become built.
The industry states the growth that is slowing due mostly to maturing and saturation by the industry, and has little related to limitations by urban centers вЂ” although critics associated with the industry disagree.
Wendy Gibson, spokeswoman when it comes to Utah customer Lending Association for payday lenders, states its people «believe the growth that is moderate how many loan providers over the state of Utah is a result of the maturing associated with industry,» and it is much like development by banking institutions or credit unions.
«The zoning limitations enacted by some municipalities has received small to complete aided by the maturation,» she stated. Gibson included that such limitations «have done a bit more than hamper customers’ capability to discover the many convenient loan provider,» and that it «can restrict competition.»
But, data reveal some big development arrived in areas where limitations weren’t yet set up but had been in mind.
For instance, the true quantity of cash advance shops expanded from 30 to 38 in Salt Lake City, that will be considering a ban but have not enacted it. The numbers in unincorporated Salt Lake County expanded to 16 now from nine year that is last prior to the county enacted a moratorium then later on permanent limitations in the figures it could enable.
«This is certainly a indication that the companies that are few wanting to start outlets anywhere they may be able ahead of the door closes,» stated Linda Hilton, a quick payday loan critic and manager associated with Coalition for Religious Communities.
Her group among others have actually battled town by town for limitations in the industry after neglecting to convince the Legislature to limit it.
«Payday loans will always be the worst monetary choice that any customer could make,» she stated because (in accordance with a 2005 Deseret Information show) such lenders online payday loans South Carolina charge a typical 521 % yearly interest on the loans, or around $20 per $100 lent in a two-week loan. Mafia loan sharks within the 1960s charged just 250 per cent.
Critics such as for example Hilton contend that payday lenders lure the unwary into loans they can’t repay on time, and borrowers frequently spiral into much deeper financial obligation because they sign up for more pay day loans to pay down older loans.
Nevertheless, the industry states such loans in many cases are a less alternative that is expensive the indegent than specific things like bouncing checks or spending belated charges on lease or resources. In addition states almost all of its customers are able the loans. Gibson stated the payday that is average debtor has a family group earnings of $42,000.
Nevertheless, the Deseret News discovered previously this 12 months that legal actions by payday loan providers for default on the loans are swamping Utah courts. They taken into account 58 % of most little claims court situations filed in Utah year that is last. In Provo, 81 per cent of most claims that are small had been filed by payday loan providers.

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A raft of hard-hitting measures, including banning riders who cause horses serious injury, have been proposed by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) in an attempt to combat the growing crisis in endurance racing.
The plans, which came out of the FEI’s general assembly here in Switzerland on Wednesday, were more radical than expected. They also include formal registration of professional trainers and sanctions against officials who fail to enforce the rules.
However, the positive mood they created could be undermined by a proposal to give a third presidential term for Princess Haya.
A move by the Princess’ supporters last September to change FEI statutes to allow her to stand a further term caused controversy and she eventually said she had no interest in standing again. The row followed allegations by the Swiss federation that she could not lead the FEI’s clean-up campaign while being married to Sheikh Mohammed, whose endurance stables in Dubai have provided more than 20 of the UAE’s 34 positive dope tests since 2005.
However, it emerged on Wednesday that her backers have petitioned for reinstatement of the third-term option and it was expected to be put to an extraordinary vote of the assembly on Thursday.
Andrew Finding, chief executive of the British Equestrian Federation, said on Wednesday the endurance crisis resulted from “systemic failure” at all levels. He chairs the five-man endurance strategic group set up by Princess Haya in July, tasked with finding out how doping and horse deaths can be reduced.
He urged race officials to “take courage” in standing up to intimidation from riders and trainers.
“This is a very difficult part of our history,” Finding said. “There will be some quick wins but some change will take months or even years. However, failure is not an option.”
The strength of the proposals appeared to at least quell demands for Princess Haya’s resignation.
Pierre Arnould, the Belgian national coach who two weeks ago told Telegraph Sport that endurance racing would be banned by “a higher authority” if the FEI could not stop the rot, backed Wednesday’s proposals although he added there was “nothing new.” He claims the FEI’s standing endurance committee, which has effectively been sidelined by the strategic group, proposed similar rules back in June at a two-day meeting with FEI secretary-general Ingmar de Vos.
After Wednesday’s endurance debate, Lord Stevens, whose intelligence company Quest was called in to run the FEI’s integrity unit, told Telegraph Sport he is “getting close” to discovering the identity of the person who smuggled illegal veterinary drugs into Britain on Sheikh Mohammed’s private jet in May, and promised there would be no “cover-up” over the culprit’s identity.

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Pine Needle Tea is one of the highest immune-boosting teas on the market today, and while you can probably find it at your local health food store, the best way to drink it is fresh off the tree. But before we get into that, let me tell you why it’s so amazing.
Pine needles have an extremely high amount of Vitamin C, and the tea has been used as a cure for scurvy for centuries. Pine needles hold about 400 mg per cup, which is more Vitamin C than lemons and oranges combined! Vitamin C also boosts your immune system, helps your cardiovascular system (heart and veins), and can improve skin and eye health.
Pine needles also have a large amount of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is beneficial for your vision, helps skin and hair regeneration, and can also help the production of red blood cells. Besides having these essential vitamins, Pine needle tea is often prescribed as an expectorant (thins the mucus), and the tea can also be used as an antiseptic wash when cooled.
While most pine trees are safe to drink, there are three that should be avoided. they are the Yew Pine, the Norfolk Island Pine, and the Ponderosa Pine. These three pines are poisonous to humans and should be avoided when making tea. Also, remember that while all pine trees may be evergreens, not all evergreen are pines! Be sure to correctly identify your plant before you make anything from it, and test your first cup gently to make sure there are no allergies involved.
This is a great tea to make in the winter time, and it can help fend off pesky colds and other winter-time ailments. If you’d like more information on making homemade pine needle tea, check out Practical Primitive for a handy, step-by-step guide. You can also visit Dave’s Garden and Medicinal Food News for more information on the tea itself. The photos came from Medicinal Food News and Manataka.

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New Delhi: Internet sensation Priya Prakash Varrier is ruling the social media for past few days. Thanks to her 'winking act' in a Malayalam song which went viral, the 18-year-old actress is now an overnight star.
Looks like our Bollywood stars have been inspired by the young budding actress. It's now time for the fans to check out yet another 'wink' act by none other than Shahid Kapoor.
Yes! The talented star shared a picture of him pumping the iron in a gym as his Insta story. But it's the wink we can't get over!
Check it out:
The 18-year-old Priya got her instant fame after a small clip from her debut Malayalam film 'Oru Adaar Love' went viral. It was a clip taken from the song 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi' where Priya got the big thumbs up from the viewers for her expressions. Her eyes did all the talking in the song.
The song which made Priya so popular brilliantly taps the sweet high school love story of a boy and a girl. Her 'winking act' won many hearts and what followed was a Tsunami of memes. All thanks to the video, Priya became a social media sensation overnight.
So, after Sasha who else you think should try the 'winking' selfie?


BHUBANESWAR: Reiterating the State Government’s commitment to walk the extra mile to empower the people, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced in the Assembly that by August 15, 2020, citizens will have the freedom not to visit Government offices for any services.
Replying to the discussion on the motion of thanks for the Governor’s address, the Chief Minister said people will have the option of online services, professionally run common service centres or door delivery. “April 1 is the dateline for shifting all wage payments through banks for all line departments,” he said and added that all Government transactions across departments will be through Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) by the same date.
Announcing that ‘Mo Sarkar’ will be in all departments by March 5, 2020, the Chief Minister said every department has been given transformational targets. “People are aspirational and that should motivate us to provide effective governance,” he said and added that the Government is going to focus on employment and value addition on a big scale comparable to the best in the world.
“Bold industrialisation and world class infrastructure, MSME clusters, start up hubs, presence in the global tourism map, robust socio-economic indicators are leading to a New Odisha-Empowered Odisha,” Naveen said.
Stating that all promises have been delivered in the last 20 years of BJD rule, the Chief Minister said Odisha is the only State which has doubled farmers’ income. “We have brought more than eight million people out of poverty in the last decade,” he said and added this could not have been possible without bringing in significant improvements in the household income of the farmers.
Through KALIA scheme, the Government supports about 50 lakh small and marginal farmer families and about 25 lakh landless agricultural households, the Chief Minister said and added that the State has the finest example of near universal health care in Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, providing free healthcare services to all citizens in all Government medical facilities, irrespective of their income or status.


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Technology solutions begin to ‘break’ taboos around mental health
Mental health is not only about emotional health, but it also includes our social well-being. It also helps define how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Unfortunately, unlike the western view of counseling and mental health therapy, mental wellness has often been ignored and rarely been discussed in Asia, including Thailand, due to misconceptions and stigma about psychotherapy.
But nowadays, people are more open about their mental health as well as life issues such as stress and burnout. For agency people, there are also problems with time management, multi-tasking, pressures from demanding clients which can change mental wellbeing and later affect our work efficiency.
With today’s technologies, mental health apps have been widely used around the world and are forecast to grow even further into a USD300 million industry by 2027. The increasing penetration and adoption of these apps make therapy accessible, convenient, and approachable, more than ever. Slowly, we can expect these online services to open a healthy space where mental health can be properly addressed and discussed. And promoting good mental health and stress management can enhance our performance and productivity.
As a beginner, I’m writing this article to give an honest review of my first mental health consultation through the Ooca app: the pros, the cons, and how to get started.
Things to consider before getting started with mental health support
When talking about mental health, there are a few things to consider and steps to take to ensure that you make the right decisions and get the right support for yourself.
- Ask when you might want to seek help – for example, when you’re worrying more than usual, having difficult feelings which have an impact on your day-to-day life or work performance, or interested in finding more support or treatment
- Embrace yourself and your struggles – It is much healthier to be honest and open with yourself about how things are going, as suppressing these feelings will make you feel more overwhelmed.
- Write down your feelings and/or worries – journaling can be especially useful as it can make you understand your thoughts and feelings more clearly and reduce anxiety. Writing can also help your brain become more focused, allowing you to complete tasks more successfully.
- Have an open conversation with people you love – don’t hesitate to talk with those you love and trust if you’ve been struggling. Your loved ones will be there to support you and you’ll feel better about yourself for opening up.
- Find professional support – Apart from friends, family, and colleagues, there are other options that you might find more suitable or more accessible for you, such as workplace support, trained therapists, etc. i
One thing to keep in mind is that finding your personal therapist is almost like finding your soulmate. You may have to try different options to find the right one. But don’t give up! There are now many online mental health services you can try from the comfort of your home as well.
Ooca as an alternative to therapy
As one of the first and well-known tele-mental health platforms in Thailand, Ooca provides counseling services via online video conferencing through its website and mobile application with mental health professionals.
The platform aims to help people feel more comfortable and more accepting that it’s ok to talk about mental health issues. Users can either pick their own professional to link up with or be matched by the site. You can get connected from anywhere with privacy and the highest security as well as anonymously.
In addition to connecting with individuals, Ooca is also working with businesses, including Vero, to supply mental health support for their employees.
My personal review of Ooca’s services
- Ease of use – The user interface is nice and friendly, with simple steps to follow when you want to make an appointment. Their admins supported customers well when there are technical problems. Please note that a strong Wi-Fi connection is needed to access the app or the site.
- Effectiveness – For the first consultation, I had no idea which consultants/therapists I should talk to. Maybe a short description or short video introduction for each professional would be helpful. And 30 minutes per session may not be enough for counseling, especially not enough for the first session where the therapist needs to know our background as much as possible. 45 minutes per session seems perfect.
- Personalization – It could be like a long-term commitment if one wants to use the app, meaning it must be at least 4 to 5 sessions of counseling for us to gain useful advice. The app may be particularly good for those who want someone to listen to and be a safe space for them to talk about their concerns. It may not be a right fit for those who want fast, practical advice.
- Other features – besides their counseling service, I personally found most of the online content by Ooca, both blog posts and YouTube video clips, remarkably interesting and helpful. These contents explained and discussed mental health challenges clearly with a productive conversation that can be adapted easily to everyday life.

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