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Q: Why did you choose to write a YA Fantasy book instead of other young adult sub-genres such as contemporary, paranormal, dystopian, etc.?
I don’t think I really had a choice. I had to tell this story. Sure, I filled in some details, but mostly Riya wrote her own story and I just had to try and keep up. Once it took shape, I had to find a good genre to put it in. The only genre I intentionally stuck to was YA. I like to read YA books, and also because of the age range, I was pretty sure most would want to classify it as YA, so I tried to keep it appropriate.
Q: What distracts you the most while you’re writing?
Everything! The kids, the dogs, facebook, email, you name it. I’ve had to learn to go into my home office, shut the door and block the internet when I really want to get a good chunk of writing done. Otherwise I get sidetracked.
Q: What is your all time favorite fantasy book?
That’s like asking me to pick a favorite type of chocolate! Hmm, let’s see. Well, I consider fantasy a pretty broad category. I mean, you are asking me to chose between all the Harry Potter books and Twilight books and Outlander and A Song of Ice and Fire. And let’s not forget Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight. There is so much awesome fantasy out there, I can’t simply pick a favorite.
Q: What comes first, character or plot?
Definitely character! For me, characters and maybe a small tidbit about their situation wheedle their way into my head, and then I have to work to figure out exactly who they are, and what their story is. That’s not to say I’ve never intentionally created a character to fill a plot need, but for the most part, especially for my main characters, they are what drive the story.
Q: What advice(s) would you give to writers whose dream is to publish a book?
Do it! Do it right, and do it professionally, but do it. In today’s volcanic publishing landscape, fulfilling those dreams is entirely possible and plausible. Do your research because there are a lot of less than scrupulous people who prey on the uneducated, but if you want to publish a book and you are willing to put in the time and energy and effort, the sky is the limit.
The man who had found Garith in the woods spoke again. “Imagine someone with all three Gifts. The ability to hear the future. The knowledge of the past, as well as the guidance of the spirits. And the ability to harness the earth to your will. Someone with the power of all three Stones would be unstoppable.”
The man across from them spoke quietly, and solemnly.
“Souls of the Stones, their sights we bear,
Sounds of the Stones, their secrets we share,
Will of the soil blood will flow,
Should three Stones one ever know.
What once were one split thrice,
Over whispers and sights,
Soil prevails, behold its might,
Blood and Stones as one brings darkest night.”
Their leader spoke up again. “For years, we have worked to ensure that just such a union doesn’t occur. If Lady Warren weds Prince Torian, all of the Three Corners will be at risk. Son, do you understand why we can’t let that happen? That prophecy has been passed down for generations. Like our fathers before us, we have been dedicated to ensuring that it isn’t fulfilled. Our mission is to see to it that the Bloodlines stay separate, and that never again is there a union like there was between Valencia and Oren. It’s just too dangerous.”
“Emariya couldn’t have known,” Garith said sadly.
“Maybe not. But Prince Torian surely knows. It may be that he is intentionally trying to bind the lines, to harness the power to unite Eltar and Sheas to Thalmas by force. With the three Gifts at his disposal, he could do exactly that,” Russell insisted.
“If Emariya knew, she would never marry him. No matter what, she would never want to jeopardize the safety of everyone in Eltar.”
“Then we’ll tell her. It sounds like she is being used unknowingly. If she is truly innocent in this, once we tell her, she will return home. Will you come with us?”
Garith nodded. On his own he’d never find her, and now more than ever he was desperate to get to her. These men seemed to know the woods well. His best bet was to stick with them, and hopefully along the way he would learn more about the Stones. It would be fine, he told himself. They would find Riya, tell her of the lore of the Cornerstones, and she would choose not to marry the prince after all.


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Media: What Election Problems?
Protest the Silence of the Media
November 29, 2004
"The time for the mainstream media to investigate is now -- before the electoral college votes in December." said Donaldl Goldmacher, one of the speakers at the election 2004 protest held in front of the main office and studio of San Francisco based KGO TV.
The demonstration, organized by the Wellstone Democratic Club of Silicon Valley, and by The Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley, was to protest the Media's near complete silence concerning voting irregularities in the 2004 presidential election.
Addressing claims that they were conspiracy theorists, several speakers pointed out that the voting irregularities in the election needed to be investigated regardless of whether an investigation would swing the election to John Kerry. According to the speakers, part of the bedrock of a Democracy is verifiable election results that can be trusted.
After the rally in front of KGO the protesters marched to the offices of California Senator Barbara Boxer. The protesters were unable to meet with Boxer as she was out of town, however, her staffers said that they supported the rally.
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Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World
It’s a scientific fact: Women rock! A charmingly illustrated and educational book, New York Times best seller Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world. Full of striking, singular art, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about relevant topics such as lab equipment, rates of women currently working in STEM fields, and an illustrated scientific glossary. The trailblazing women profiled include well-known figures like primatologist Jane Goodall, as well as lesser-known pioneers such as Katherine Johnson, the African-American physicist and mathematician who calculated the trajectory of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Women in Science celebrates the achievements of the intrepid women who have paved the way for the next generation of female engineers, biologists, mathematicians, doctors, astronauts, physicists, and more! — BrainPickings - Best Science Books of the Year
The Girl Who Drank the Moon (Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal)
Winner of the 2017 Newbery Award The New York Times Bestseller An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of 2016 A New York Public Library Best Book of 2016 A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2016 An Amazon Top 20 Best Book of 2016 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2016 A School Library Journal Best Book of 2016 Named to KirkusReviews’ Best Books of 2016 2017 Booklist Youth Editors’ Choice Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the Forest, Xan, is kind. She shares her home with a wise Swamp Monster and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon. Xan rescues the children and delivers them to welcoming families on the other side of the forest, nourishing the babies with starlight on the journey. One year, Xan accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight, filling the ordinary child with extraordinary magic. Xan decides she must raise this girl, whom she calls Luna, as her own. As Luna’s thirteenth birthday approaches, her magic begins to emerge--with dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, a young man from the Protectorate is determined to free his people by killing the witch. Deadly birds with uncertain intentions flock nearby....
A touching story about a girl and her dog, perfect for young animal loversEleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade. She even has a list of all the ways there are to make the wish, such as cutting off the pointed end of a slice of pie and wishing on it as she takes the last bite. But when she is sent to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to live with family she barely knows, it seems unlikely that her wish will ever come true. That is, until she meets Wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor boy who proves surprising in lots of ways. Suddenly Charlie is in serious danger of discovering that what she thought she wanted may not be what she needs at all. From award-winning author Barbara O'Connor comes a middle-grade novel about a girl who, with the help of a true-blue friend, a big-hearted aunt and uncle, and the dog of her dreams, unexpectedly learns the true meaning of family in the least likely of places. This title has Common Core connections.Praise for Wish:“At school, at home, and in the community, the characters and settings are well drawn, but it’s the narrator’s convincing, compelling voice that will draw readers into the novel and keep them there until her wish finally c...
"Warm and thoughtful, this story is told from the perspective of an ancient oak tree who has seen it all. Bestselling author Katherine Applegate gets readers rooting for the old tree, along with the people and animals who come to depend on it. The shorter length and strong plot are appealing for middle grade readers who are growing into novels with less illustrated narrative and more complex subject matter." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorAn Amazon Top 20 Children's Books of 2017The New York Times-bestselling story of kindness, friendship, and hope. Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories. . . .Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree"―people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches. Along with a crow named Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red's hollows, this wishtree watches over the neighborhood.You might say Red has seen it all. Until a new family moves in. Not everyone is welcoming, and Red's experience as a wishtree is more important than ever.Funny, deep, warm, and nuanced, this is Katherine Applegate at her very best―writing from the heart, and from a completely unexpected point of view.This book has Common Core connections.
National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything
The concept is simple. Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in fact. Want to know why your snot is yellow? Flip to the human body chapter. What's on the inside of a turtle shell? The animal section's got you covered. What's in the deepest part of the ocean? Why doesn't Earth just float off into space? Check, check, and check. With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we've got the expert information you need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep kids digging for answers. Answers include all kinds of fascinating extra info like top ten lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool activities. Now, go stump your parents!
Inside Out and Back Again
Inside Out and Back Again is a #1 New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award! Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee—fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama—this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigration.Hà has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope—toward America. This moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing received four starred reviews, including one from Kirkus which proclaimed it "enlightening, poignant, and unexpectedly funny." An author's note explains how and why Thanhha Lai translated her personal experiences into Hà's story. This paperback edition also includes an interview with the author, an activity you can do with your family, tips on writing poetry, and discussion questions.
Ivy & Bean's Secret Treasure Box (Books 1-3)
New York Times best-selling series of books for children - Ivy + BeanMeet Ivy and Bean, two friends who never meant to like each other: This boxed set, Ivy & Bean's Secret Treasure Box (Books 1-3) is a delightful introduction to these spunky characters. It includes the first three books in the Ivy and Bean series, and a secret treasure-hiding box with a cool surprise inside!Author Annie Barrows talks about her award-winning Ivy + Bean series: One of the big problems of being a kid is that your parents often try to make you play with people you don't really like. My parents were forever trying to get me to like the kids of their friends. These kids were often weird. I didn't want to play with them. It was a problem.Ivy and Bean are very different: Bean is loud and wild and goofy. She loves to be involved in games and poke her nose in other people's business. Ivy is quiet and full of ideas. She spends most of her time learning how to be a witch. Each girl thinks the other one is weird. Each girl thinks she could never be friends with the other. But sometimes opposites can become the best of friends because they're opposites.Ivy & Bean's Secret Treasure Box (Books 1-3) includes:Book 1: Ivy + Bean: Both girls were sure they would never like each other, but when Bean finds herself in ...
The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy
This series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. Over one million copies sold, now with a bright new look! This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel’s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel’s owner, who quickly proves to be the perfect companion for their adventures. The icy-hearted Mrs. Tifton is not as pleased with the Penderwicks as Jeffrey is, though, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. Which, of course, they will—won’t they? One thing’s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget. Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day.
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GLOUCESTER, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — The lobster industry is struggling with falling prices and an eroding retail market in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Boat prices for live lobster have reportedly dipped to as low as $3 a pound in Maine and $3.25 in Massachusetts.
The government-ordered restrictions barring on-site dining in restaurants have been the main factor in the falling prices, as well as the loss of international markets in China and Europe to a two-front trade war.
Some lobstermen in Massachusetts and Maine are reportedly selling their catch on contingency with no set price. The dealer would get the best price available and pass along a percentage to the boat.
There are also reports that some dealers in Maine are refusing to buy any more lobster.
Beth Casoni, executive director of the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association, said she is working with federal and state officials to explore potential means of relief for the lobster industry.
This includes a state retail boat permit that would allow lobstermen to sell their catch directly to the public off their boats rather than go through a dealer.
The MLA also urged its members to consider accessing a low-interest loan program included in Gov. Charlie Baker’s announced $10 million relief fund for state businesses whose markets and operations are being damaged by the pandemic.

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We decided to take a weekend family trip with Reuben’s sister Sacha to Pai (pronounced Bye) – a cute little town in the hills. It was quite a road to get up there – hundreds of curves later we were very happy to find ourselves at Coffee in Love where we watched the sun set and sipped our coffee. After getting settled in we headed to the night market, where we found a tea ninja making tea in bamboo cups – how could we resist?
The next day we headed out to Pai canyon. After getting lost on our way to town, we made it to the Canyon where we hiked around, got lost and found out that jandals are not really appropriate footwear for the canyon!
Following our exercise, we drove to a nearby waterfall for swimming – but were distracted by giant hamster balls on the lake. How could we resist having a go in these? After 15 minutes of falling in them we were hot and dizzy – definitely time for a swim at the beautiful waterfall we found.
After that adventure, we headed back to town for lunch before driving outside of town in search of the Secret Hot Springs…that were also much cheaper than the well known ones. Here we soaked in tranquility in a natural pool (well, it was tranquil except for the random tourists who brought a tight rope?!)
Later that evening, we decided to share the love of Pai with our family and made our own postcards to send to them. Love you families!
The next day we spent a relaxing morning at the treehouse at our place before heading back to Chiang Mai – but not without a stop for popcorn at the very cute container cafe! We had a fantastic family weekend away – we can wholeheartedly recommend Pai!
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That was an awesome weekend!!! Can’t believe how much we fit into that small space of time!
Nana and I loved the postcard ! Thanks xx
Lol, that all looks like so much fun 🙂
What a great weekend — so much fun in such a short time! And educational, too — it’s good to know that jandals and hiking should usually be in separate sentences.

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Great progress has been made in the care of the pregnant woman who has diabetes. Despite this, the risk of the infant of a diabetic mother (IDM) having macrosomia, hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, respiratory distress syndrome, polycythemia, hyperbilirubinemia, and cardiomyopathy remains. In addition, the IDM has an increased incidence of congenital anomalies, poor neurobehavioral development, and obesity and metabolic abnormalities in later life. Fastidious attention to maternal diabetic control in both the preconceptual and pregnancy periods reduces the risk of these morbidities.
Problems of the Infant of the Diabetic Mother
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MOST children don’t want the summer holidays to end.
But nine-year-old Sophie Edwards can’t wait to get back to school.
The Newsome girl has battled leukaemia for the last two years.
But now Sophie is ready to go back to school full-time for the first time since she was diagnosed with the disease in 2008.
Dad Andrew said: "She loves school and she’s really looking forward to it. She can’t wait for the term to start."
Sophie hasn’t been to school full-time since she was diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia in February 2008.
She spent 10 weeks having chemotherapy at St James’ Hospital in Leeds before under- going a bone marrow transplant.
This was followed by months in quarantine at her Newsome home and three visits a week to St James’ for tests.
Sophie still has to take drugs every day to cope with spleen loss and is also having physiotherapy to stretch her hamstrings which were stunted by the treatment. She also has to visit Leeds General Infirmary every fortnight for blood tests.
The treatment has affected Sophie’s education.
Andrew said: "She got very tired because of the radiotherapy so she couldn’t manage full days at school.
"She started back at school part-time for a few weeks before the summer but she still gets tired very easily."
Sophie plans to start full-time in Year 5 at Hillside Primary School in Newsome tomorrow. thurs
Andrew said: "We will have to see how it goes but, fingers crossed, she’ll be all right.
"She’s still at risk of catching something because her immune system was affected by the treatment – but it’s a lot better than it was.
"We still don’t know what’s going to happen. She’s doing well at the moment but she could take a bad turn."
Andrew added: "She’s done remarkably well given what she’s been through. She wakes up every day with a smile on her face."


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by John Darer CLU ChFC MSSC RSP CLTC
The words "certain" and "guaranteed" are common terms used in settlement documents to describe payment obligations, and in structured settlement annuities and other income annuities. Both are often used in a way that suggests the terms are synonymous, but are they synonymous? Is there any potential for confusion down the road?
Let's consider one of the most common types of structured settlement payments
Certain period and life. A certain period provides that payments will be paid for life, but at least for a minimum certain period of time whether or not the measuring life is alive when the payment is due. So if your structured settlement has monthly payments for life with 30 years certain it means that payments will be made for 30 years (360 monthly payments), whether or not you as the measuring life are living and then only if you are living from month 361 onward.
The certain period starts when the first payment of the annuity payment stream begins. There is no new certain period if the original measuring life dies and a beneficiary starts receiving the annuity payments. For example if you have a 30 years certain and life annuity and the measuring life dies 15 years from the start of that payment stream, then 15 years (180 monthly payments) will be paid to the named beneficiaries.
Where could use of the term "guaranteed" create confusion?
All structured settlement payments are contractually guaranteed, even where they are life contingent. For example, if you are receiving payments from a 20 years certain and life annuity and it has been 22 years since payments began, the remaining payments are contractually guaranteed to be paid for the rest of your life (after which payments will stop). But the life contingent payments are not guaranteed to be paid whether or not the measuring life survives the entire payment schedule.
Berkshire Hathaway Structured Settlements, through its underwriting companies, Berkshire Hathaway Life Insurgence Company of Nebraska, First Berkshire Hathaway Life Insurance Company and National Indemnity Company, uses the term "certain" instead of "guaranteed" in its structured settlement quotes and contracts even refer to a lump sum payment as "certain lump sum".

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OL’ Lady’s came alive as party lovers jammed the night away to music from DJ Slim, DJ Aroma and iPhone DJ with the enterprising Kojo Manuel on the M.I.C.
The sports and fun pub transformed into a party zone, and as the night grew, the dance floor was busy, the drinks at special promo prices kept flowing and the general vibe kept increasing.
Following the success in Accra, Orijin took Orijinal Beats to Kumasi, honouring its promise to take its music and party train on a tour.
A tour that will have party lovers enjoy performances from their favourite DJs at their favourite pubs while riding the Orijin wave all night long.
With live transmission on YFM, DJ Aroma and iPhone DJ put on a display that got the house dancing and singing along to tunes which span every known era. As the two crisscrossed and moved through genres, the party was on high octane.
Just when the crowd thought they had heard it all, DJ Slim, large and in-charge in the iconic Orijin Boombox, came in to elevate a party which was already banging.
Kumasi truly acknowledged and appreciated its own as he reenergized and kept the unique Orijin Beats vibe going.
From afrobeat to hip-hop, there were resounding cheers from the crowd that made Orijinal Beats-Kumasi a music and party fun-fest, worthy of all the hype it generated.
For the cities and spots waiting their turn, no worries, Orijin has something in store for you. Cross those fingers!


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Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV. The expansion focuses on the late-game time periods after the invention of gunpowder and includes 12 different scenarios, ten new civilizations, 16 new leaders
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This collection contains 13 of the most famous aircraft in use by military forces across the globe and is ready to enhance your Flight Simulator 2004 and 2002 experience.
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Combining the advantages of next-generation console technology with future military technologies, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter" includes many groundbreaking features.
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And put people in their place. People can be narcissistic, heartless or unmannerly, you don’t have to sit there and take their shit.
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Everyone has a 2am and a 2pm personality. I’m more interested in the monster you become at 2am rather than the human being you pretend to be at 2pm.

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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 2, 2015) President David Granger this afternoon met with members of the West Berbice Chamber of Commerce (WBCC) to discuss ways on which the Chamber could work with Government to enhance the region, especially from an economic perspective. The meeting took place at the Ministry of the Presidency.
President of the WBCC, Imran Saccoor, explained that the possibilities are endless in terms of business opportunities for residents of Region Five and the membership of the Chamber wants to work closely with the Administration to ensure that those opportunities are capitalised on especially by farmers, and small and medium-scale business owners.
Saccoor said that the Chamber is pleased with the 2015 budget particularly as it relates to the sums allocated to the agriculture sector. He said that, “The region is a heavily driven agriculture region and I am optimistic that with the release of these funds our farmers would be able to benefit.”
The Region is also looking at possibilities of harnessing its tourism potential and will be staging the first ever West Berbice Expo in April next year. Plans are also underway to launch a business magazine that highlights the activities of Region Five.
“From us at the Chamber we are prepared to work with the business sector, we are prepare to work with any organisation that is willing to enhance and foster business development,” Saccoor said.
The team also took the opportunity to register their concerns about the crime situation with the President. Saccoor said that a number of business owners have been organising their own vigilante groups and working closely with the Guyana Police Force, but noted that the issue needs to be properly addressed by the authorities given its impacts on the business community.

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André was thin when he was young, but as his age increased, so did his weight. He also started having anxiety issues and high blood pressure.
After a visit to the doctor’s office where he got some bad news regarding where his health was heading, he started digging deeper into what he could do, and he found something:
Today I know what it really means to be healthy. When I was a kid, I did not refuse a plate of food. Rice, beans, and meat were the basic ingredients of my lunch meals. I also used to eat desserts, sweets, and cookies (sandwich cookies of all sorts and flavors). I didn’t use to drink soda (but I ended up adding it to my diet later in life). For many years, I snacked all day long and ate grilled cheese sandwich for supper. Despite those unhealthy habits, I always kept a lean shape, but, over time, I noticed some changes happening. A belly was coming in.
In my youth I was 6 ft. height (1.82 m) and my average weight was 176 lbs (80 kg) but, as time passed by, that average increased gradually. On my 30’s, I was addicted to pies, pizzas, lasagnas, fast food, and sodas. At that time, I was already weighing 198 lbs (90 kg) and my abdomen wouldn’t stop growing, even though I never drank alcoholic beverages.And the weight kept increasing as time passed by. By the time I was 40, I weighed almost 220 lbs (100 kg). In 2010, after consulting a cardiologist, who told me my blood pressure was high, I began to take medicine to control it. I was doomed to be taking this medicine for the rest of my life. It was a time I did not like to know my weigh, because I did not want to know the terrible truth, and the more they told me I was fat, the more I ate, with anxiety. I did not know what to do to slow down and maintain weight. I had already tried some diets, without much success – having gotten to lose weight only to recover it all again.
Over time, it was harder to buy clothes for me, because I had to look for extra big sizes. My pants and shirts were getting bigger and bigger. Difficulty to find clothes that would fit me, high blood pressure and anxiety were not my sole concerns at that time. My ankle was suffering the impact of my weight too: I had a hard time with a grade 3 sprain in my ankle that had taken more than two years to heal because of my weight. Right after that I had another sprain in the same ankle. Now this second sprain had turned into a fracture! If it got a bit more serious I would end up in the surgery room.
I needed to do something, but I did not know what. One day I went to a gastroenterologist, and after a 10-minute consultation he told me my stomach was inflamed. I could not imagine how this could have happened. I decided to search for some articles about health on the Internet. Among so many things, I found Dr. José Carlos Peixoto’s “Uma Outra Visão” website. I was amazed because what I read there made sense and overthrew a series of myths. I had found information of good quality! I read many articles on the site that made sense to me. I never thought it was normal for a person in their 40’s and 50’s to have to take medicines to control cholesterol and blood pressure levels. But I needed more information. At that point, I also discovered an interview with Dr. William Davis on the book Wheat Belly. This interview made me start putting together the pieces of a very important puzzle for me. Still looking for more information on health, I came across some videos of Dr. José Roberto Kater, who helped me to fit more pieces in that puzzle.
In 2015, when I was 47, I went to another cardiologist. I asked him not to tell me my weight because I did not want to know it. I was frightened to know my weight, but he insisted on telling me that. He said it was important I knew it. At the time his conduct made me angry, but today I thank him for that. I was weighing 264 lbs (119 kg). I was fat and had a very large belly. My exams were altered, but I had preferred to overlook it. Total cholesterol was on the limit, HDL was low, blood glucose was over the threshold, and triglycerides were near the limit. He told me if I continued like that, he would have to prescribe me a statin. He advised me to continue taking the medicine for blood pressure.
My tribulations related to my overweight were building up: fatigue, difficulties to tie my shoelaces, shortness of breath, and difficulties to climb stairs and walk quickly. I also had pain in my left knee on colder days and whenever I had to climb down the stairs.
Watching videos on YouTube, I found a reference to Dr. Souto. I searched for him in YouTube and watched a 2013 speech that changed my life. I visited his blog and started to read and study many articles. His vast material has various links to scientific studies. So, following those links, I discovered several other Brazilian sites, such as Paleodiário, Primal Brasil, Resistência à Insulina, Código Emagrecer de Vez, Tribo Forte; as well as foreign sites and blogs such as Andeas Eenfeldt’s, Chris Kresser’s, Jason Fung’s, Dr. Hyman’s, Marika Sboros’, David Ludwig’s, Robert Lustig’s and Mark Sisson’s. I also bought books, such as Grain Brain and Brain Maker, by David Perlmutter, and Wheat Belly, by William Davis. On YouTube I started to follow the videos broadcasted by Dr. Souto, Lara Nesteruk, Paty Ayres, Djulye Annie Marquato, Jason Fung, Andreas Eenfeldt, and Nanda Müller. I also got used to hear Tribo Forte’s Podcasts with Rodrigo Polesso and Dr. Souto, among many others.On 06/11/2015 I changed my eating habits after studying hard on websites, videos, and books. I did it at my own risk. I started to lose weight quickly in the beginning, since I was very overweight. In the first month, I lost almost 10 kg (22 lbs). The rhythm of weight loss gradually decreased until reaching an average of 1 kg (2 lbs) per week. I used to climb the scale about once a week, just after waking up. What is most impressive is that our disposition increases as the results start to show up.
People around me became startled with my weight loss. Many of them were afraid my eating habits could do me some harm, and began to try to control what I was eating. Those people were the ones who often take medicine, as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Whenever I got ill, those people were eager to say to me the illness was caused by my diet.
From time to time, I reached a plateau, but I never got worried about it because, from all I had read, I knew there would come a point when I would begin to lose weight again. To deal with the occasional plateaus, I experimented to do some intermittent fasts: at first, 16-hour fasts, once a week. I felt good, and after a while, I started to do 24-hour fasts, always feeling good, and in an excellent mood.
I must say that, even committed to my new eating habits, I sometimes did not resist some temptations, and ate some things that were not part of my regular diet. Luckily, that did not bother me, as it happened very sporadically.My clothes often had to be changed for smaller numbers, because I kept losing weight. Today I am very happy: after 1 year, I eliminated 40 kg (88 lbs), my clothes are medium size, and my pants are 42 (they were 52 when I started my new diet!). When I look in the mirror, I see someone who has not been seen for 30 years. It feels a bit strange.
I achieved my first goal, which was losing weight. My health is much better now: my cholesterol, glucose and triglycerides levels are normal now. I got an appointment with a doctor who had not seen me for a while, and he told me I did not need to take medicine for blood pressure anymore. I had already stopped taking it since the beginning of my new diet, at my own risk. This was my personal decision.
Many people asked me if I would start eating “normally” again to be able to socialize “properly” (I do not think this should interfere) and to eat pleasant things. My answer is always the same: I am happy this way, my weight loss is the result of my body getting balanced after it started to get a real nourishment, and I will keep this healthy diet for as long as I live.
My next goal is to gain lean mass. There is no hurry, the important thing is to stay focused. I no longer feel hungry all the time, I do not take medicine and I am so radiant that I intend to study more about this lifestyle, as a real health enthusiast; and for that, I thank you all: Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, Dr. José Carlos Stumpf Souto, Paty Ayres, Rodrigo Polesso, Hilton Souza, José Netto, Vinícius Possebon, Lara Nesteruk, Nanda Müller, José Carlos Peixoto, José Roberto Kater, and Lissandra Bischoff. You all do a wonderful job by spreading what real science is and that helped me a lot!
Thank you very much!
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“Vital” checks on the water supply to Scotland’s homes are to resume after being stopped during the pandemic.
Thousands of samples will be taken from taps at houses randomly selected by postcode and will be scrutinised for any metals or bacteria, or discolouration, taste, or smell issues, said Scottish Water.
During 2019/20, Scotland’s public water supply quality “was 99.917% compliant with standards”, it added.
Usually, some 15,000 samples are taken from randomly selected houses, but due to fears over virus transmission, the process was stopped after Covid-19 broke out with interim measures put in place.
These included samples extracted from commercial premises, from volunteers’ homes, and from different parts of the water distribution network.
Simon Parsons, Scottish Water’s director of strategic customer service planning, said: “The samples taken from our customers’ taps are vital to ensuring water quality is checked and maintained all year round.
“This activity was paused during the restrictions resulting from the need to prevent the spread of the virus and to keep our key workers and householders safe.
“During the period of restrictions, we were unable to carry out samples in customers’ homes but put alternative measures in place to provide continued confidence in the quality of Scotland’s water.”
It said workers calling on homes to take samples will wear protective gear and wipe down surfaces but homeowners can refuse visits if they wish.
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Imagine a world in which children brutally slay demons in order to survive, knowing that when they grow up, they’ll become demons too. “The Wrenchies,” an upcoming YA graphic novel from alternative comics star Farel Dalrymple, chronicles the adventures of the toughest gang of those children, the so-called Wrenchies. The book is due out this fall from First Second, and Hero Complex readers get a first look at the book’s cover, which shows the eponymous gang clad for battle. Dalrymple is best known for his award-winning comic series “Pop Gun War,” an urban fantasy about a boy who acquires a pair of angel wings and uses them to fly off on adventures. He also co-founded the comic anthology “Meathaus,” illustrated the Marvel limited series “Omega the Unknown,” written by novelist Jonathan Lethem, and authors the ongoing Web comic “It Will […]


Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a symbol of sustainable transportation, offering a cleaner and greener alternative to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles.
As the world shifts toward a low-carbon future, auto giants are actively investing in innovative technologies to support the widespread adoption of EVs. However, the transition to electric mobility requires more than just the widespread adoption of EVs; it demands a robust charging infrastructure that can meet the needs of a growing electric fleet.
One such technology gaining attention is bidirectional EV charging, which allows vehicles to not only draw energy from the grid but also send excess electricity back.
In this article, we will explore the concept of bidirectional EV charging, its potential benefits, and why auto giants such as Volvo are investing in this technology.
Understanding Bidirectional EV Charging
Bidirectional EV charging, also known as vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging, allows electric vehicles to act as energy storage units and participate in the electricity grid ecosystem.
Unlike traditional unidirectional charging systems, where energy flows only from the grid to the vehicle, bidirectional charging enables a two-way exchange. This means that EVs can not only charge their batteries using electricity from the grid but also discharge excess energy back to the grid or use it to power other devices.
Advantages of Bidirectional EV Charging
1. Grid Stabilization and Flexibility
One of the key advantages of bidirectional charging is its potential to stabilize the electric grid and increase its flexibility. EVs equipped with bidirectional capabilities can provide additional power during peak demand periods or times when renewable energy sources are intermittent. By intelligently managing the flow of electricity, bidirectional charging can help balance supply and demand fluctuations, reducing strain on the grid and minimizing the risk of blackouts.
2. Integration of Renewable Energy Sources
Bidirectional charging plays a crucial role in integrating renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, into the grid. EVs can store excess energy generated during times of high renewable energy production and inject it back into the grid when demand exceeds supply. This enables better utilization of clean energy and helps offset the intermittent nature of renewable sources, making the grid more resilient and sustainable.
3. Cost Savings for EV Owners
Bidirectional charging can provide significant cost savings for EV owners. By participating in vehicle-to-grid programs, EV owners can sell excess energy back to the grid during high-demand periods when electricity prices are higher. This additional revenue stream can help offset the initial investment of purchasing an EV and reduce the overall cost of ownership. Moreover, bidirectional charging can also enable EV owners to take advantage of time-of-use electricity pricing, charging their vehicles during off-peak hours when electricity rates are lower.
4. Emergency Backup Power
Bidirectional charging transforms EVs into emergency backup power sources. During power outages or natural disasters, EVs with bidirectional capabilities can supply electricity to homes, businesses, or critical infrastructure, acting as mobile power banks. This functionality enhances the resilience of the electricity system and ensures uninterrupted power supply during challenging situations.
Thus, with increasing electric mobility and the need for smart charging infrastructure, the need for sustainability also arises. The systemic bidirectional EV charging caters to this need, which is driving growth in the market.
According to data insights from BIS Research, the global bidirectional electric vehicle charger market was valued at $0.93 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $4.82 billion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 20.02% during the forecast period 2022-2031.
Volvo's Investment in Bidirectional Charging
On 17th May 2023, auto giant Volvo Cars made a significant investment in the bidirectional EV charging startup dcbel, based in Canada, as the company aims to provide a complete home energy management solution for its buyers.
The investment comes as Volvo continues its commitment to a full hybrid or electric vehicle lineup for all its models and targets selling one million electrified cars by 2025.
To enhance the ownership experience and support its transition to electric mobility, Volvo has invested in dcbel through its venture capital firm, Volvo Cars Tech Fund. The investment will support dcbel's research and development efforts, as well as its go-to-market initiatives for its home energy system.
The dcbel r16 home energy system enables automated management of solar power generated from rooftop photovoltaics, storing it in stationary battery storage.
This system allows homeowners to take advantage of bidirectional charging, sending energy back from a Volvo EV to their homes (vehicle-to-home) to save on utility costs during peak hours or even selling excess energy back to the grid (vehicle-to-grid). Furthermore, the system supports the simultaneous charging of two EVs.
Rising energy prices and frequent blackouts pose challenges for consumers, and Volvo's investment in dcbel and its technology aims to address these challenges and provide solutions for customers.
Customers who choose to purchase dcbel's home energy system will have the option to buy and customize their vehicle and renewable energy in one bundle online. Once the system is active, homeowners can monitor and control their energy usage through a smartphone app, which updates every five minutes to determine the best ways to utilize, store, or sell their home energy.
Volvo has already announced that its upcoming EX90 model will be the brand's first electric car with bidirectional EV charging capabilities, further highlighting the company's commitment to sustainable and integrated energy solutions.
The future of bidirectional charging holds immense potential for transforming the energy landscape. As electric vehicles become more prevalent, bidirectional charging will play a crucial role in grid stabilization, renewable energy integration, and cost optimization.
EVs equipped with bidirectional capabilities will not only consume electricity but also serve as mobile energy storage units, allowing them to supply power back to the grid during peak demand or act as emergency backup power sources.
With advancements in technology and increased investments from auto giants, bidirectional charging is poised to transform the future of utilization and distribution of energy, paving the way for a sustainable and resilient future.
For more information on this fast-growing market, please see Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charger Market - A Global and Regional Analysis, a detailed report packed with data and insights covering bidirectional electric vehicle charger market segmentation, recent market developments, market demand, drivers and challenges, the competitive landscape, and key players. This report draws on extensive primary and secondary research to help industry players design the right business strategies for this competitive, ever-shifting market.
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Trailblazers: The Yukon Agreements are charting a path to reconciliation
For Robin Bradasch, a citizen of the Kluane First Nation, the word reconciliation carries a lot of meaning and has for a long time.
In Yukon, 11 Yukon First Nations have signed land claim and self-government agreements with the governments of Yukon and Canada.
These agreements are negotiated settlements around how Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and governments will live and work together in Yukon – they form a critical aspect of reconciliation in the territory, and in Canada.
Bradasch remembers being a negotiator for Kluane First Nation’s Final and Self-Government Agreements. For her, working on the Agreements became a way of life. Bradasch was a negotiator for 12 years for her First Nation, and has since been working in implementation for over 10 years with the federal department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs.
Reconciliation is about restoring friendly relations, it’s about restoration of balance and righting wrongs.
Yukon First Nations are resilient people. They faced a complete destruction of their way of life “from the building of the Alaska highway to residential schools, its trauma after trauma. They only gained the vote in 1960 and 13 years later, they were the first in Canada to think through a comprehensive land claim document,” Bradasch says.
The landmark Together Today for our Children Tomorrow document presented by Yukon First Nations to the Prime Minister of Canada in 1973 set out a framework for land claims and self-government and served as a vision to make Yukon a better place for everyone.
With a lot of hard work behind the agreements, today a different way of thinking is influencing government and society. “Do we really need to battle it out over every sentence [in the Agreements], or can we come together…that’s starting to shift,” Bradasch says.
Self-government 2.0 - Restoration of Self-Determination
The Yukon land claims and self-government agreements are rooted in the idea of putting decision-making power back into the hands of First Nations and their communities, Bradasch says.
“These agreements have always been rooted in that idea of trying to recognize something that was already there and bring it back,” Bradasch says.
Brian MacDonald, a citizen of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, is the Assistant Deputy Minister of Aboriginal Relations for the Executive Council Office of the Government of Yukon. His responsibility is to provide advice on how Yukon government departments can work together with Yukon First Nations.
I believe that the First Nations have always been governments. They’ve always governed themselves; they’ve governed their lands and their resources… all these agreements are doing in my view is recognizing what already existed.
Judy Gingell, respected community leader and former Chair of the Council for Yukon Indians, now the Council of Yukon First Nations, says she experienced reconciliation on a personal level during her involvement in the negotiation of the Umbrella Final Agreement (UFA). Before the UFA, laws were imposed on her as a First Nations person.
“Working through these Agreements was a real plus for me as an individual. It helped me to address a lot of the anger and the hurt, and to clearly understand what really happened to our people. To be able to have the opportunity to fix it through these land claims agreements; to me that is a sign of reconciliation,” she says.
Our agreements are all about partnership.
Partnership wasn’t always the norm in Yukon. “We were always left in the back. We were never a part of what was going on here in the Yukon. But now, we all have to work together. We all have to make it work,” Gingell says.
“There are processes under the Agreements that identify how we can work better as neighbours, but also how we can work effectively as partners. You see that throughout the land claim,” MacDonald says, citing the boards and councils that manage wildlife and resources, and conduct land use planning and environmental assessments. All Yukoners have guaranteed opportunities to participate in these advisory bodies.
“That was premised on the principles of Together Today for Our Children Tomorrow,” MacDonald says.
“The success of reconciliation is based on the willingness of all Yukoners to support and appreciate the diversity of culture that is the Yukon,” says MacDonald. “The land claim is an incredible step forward for reconciliation, it is a cornerstone to how we’ve been able to move forward and build awareness of the various cultures. It prevents the marginalization of Yukon First Nations.”
Moreover, Yukoners are now celebrating First Nations culture through events such as the Adäka Cultural Festival, and there is growing interest in First Nations cultural centres.
“These are all celebrations of First Nations culture that have been embraced by Yukoners because they see the value and want to have that diversity, that has been a true test of where the spirit of reconciliation has led us in the Yukon,” MacDonald says.
Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston says the Agreements bring culture and traditional forms of governance together with western forms of governance.
We definitely have to have our culture and history in one hand, and in the other hand we have to have a broad, global perspective on everything else.
"We have the best of both worlds and it’s very important that our younger generations grow up with that appreciation for both sides,” the Grand Chief says.
From the federal perspective, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for Treaties and Aboriginal Government for the Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Joe Wild, says that recognizing the rights of Yukon First Nations and working as true partners is what reconciliation is all about.
For me, reconciliation is about deconstructing colonialism.
Whether that means creating a new reality through modern treaty-making that isn’t based on colonial underpinnings such as the Indian Act, or simply making space for strong relationships, governments with the ability to evolve over time is key.
“The Yukon is the largest area in Canada where we’ve got self-government working. We hope that they are modelling for the rest of the country, how self-government can work and what it can look like. In that way, the Yukon is at the forefront of reconciliation,” he says.
“The Yukon Agreements are demonstrable models of what a relationship could look like when it is designed together by the parties as opposed to imposed by one party on the other,” Wild says.
Figuring out shared interests and finding new ways of looking at and writing government policy is one ingredient in re-setting the relationship. Respect for First Nations governments - as governments - is the first step.
“The starting position of the federal government is better informed by the Indigenous perspective and the real-life experience of the self-governing First Nations, and involves those First Nation governments as governments,” Wild says.
“We’re designing policy together,” Wild says.
The New Normal
Today, Yukon’s agreements represent a way of life. They create a governance landscape that necessarily involves First Nations in a rich and meaningful way. They guide relationships between citizens and governments and help contribute to reconciliation in our society.
“There is recognition and acknowledgement that there are Aboriginal governments, and they have a say in how we do things…it’s just a way of being,” Bradasch says.


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2. Clear Obstructions
Inspect the area around your outdoor unit and make sure there are no obstructions such as leaves, debris or overgrown vegetation. These obstructions can restrict airflow and affect the efficiency of your system. Regularly clear any debris and ensure there is at least two feet of clearance around the unit.
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Have a look at what the children have been doing today!
Sarah’s blog 11/06/23
It’s been another busy day at the Foundation. The Feeding Programme was on today so hundreds of hungry vulnerable children flock to the Foundation to receive their one nutritious, substantial meal of the week. Some children walk up to 20km to receive this food as no big charities are feeding children in primary schools in this area. All are hungry. All are malnourished. All need our help.
Children know that the Foundation is their safe place. A place to have fun and be with their friends. In addition to being fed, children have access to the library and can choose books to read. Some children have been learning about the computers too. Others have been weeding the flowerbeds and some have been playing with building blocks.
Team sports are always high on the agenda. Football and netball matches were played too. Children of all ages can forget about their problems for a while at The Foundation and enjoy themselves as they should. The netball posts were a gift from Community Sports Leaders Africa and we are very thankful for this generous donation. We have plenty of rugby balls on the way in the container but we the children always need footballs and netballs. So if you’d like to make a donation for us to buy a ball on your behalf or to help donate towards the cost of feeding 500 children please email me: email@example.com
I hope you enjoy the photos and video from today. Thank you for your continued support, Sarah x
Sustainability and self-sufficiency for the community we are working with in rural Northern Malawi is always the end goal. So much is being achieved but there is still so much more to do.
Because no children are being fed in primary schools in that area, all children are malnourished. All children are hungry. No children and young people whom we help to support have enough to eat. We MUST ensure they get food NOW to help them begin to thrive whilst also ensuring that there is food for the future.
This is why we are asking for more people to join our feeding team. By committing to just £5 per month, you will help us feed 500 malnourished children and young people more than just once a week. They deserve our help. They deserve food. They deserve to thrive. They need us. Please will you help us help them? firstname.lastname@example.org Our bank details are: Bank of Scotland, Changing Lives Malawi, Sort Code 80-22-60, Account Number 21605268. By donating £5 per month you WILL make a difference. You WILL help a child thrive. Please put ‘feeding’ as the reference.
It is a juggling act because we cannot spend all of the donations we receive on feeding the 500 orphans and other vulnerable children and young people. That just isn’t sustainable and there will be nothing to help the community be self-sufficient in the future. So whilst we are investing in this vulnerable community’s future, we need more help from our supporters to be able to provide enough food for the children now.
A couple of years ago, over 100 fruit tree saplings were bought and planted at The Foundation. The orchard was named after my lovely mother-in-law who had recently passed away. We made a personal donation towards buying some fruit tree saplings and lots more were bought by other people through an appeal. Unfortunately, the weather and also termites have killed some of the saplings. However, the majority are thriving and I was delighted with these photos that Levison sent me yesterday.
Amazingly the guava saplings are producing fruit now, even though the plants are still quite small. The orange and lemon saplings are doing well but have no fruit yet. Some more saplings are going to be planted soon. We would also love people to help pay for more saplings email@example.com Our bank details are: Bank of Scotland, Changing Lives Malawi, Sort Code 80-22-60, Account Number 21605268. £5 will buy two fruit tree saplings. Please put ‘saplings’ as the reference.
The hope is that this project will be sustainable for people and planet. Planting more trees is obviously vital for the planet and climate change. It will also help prevent against soil erosion in the heavy rains. Levison will send photos of the children eating the guavas when they are ready to be harvested in about a month’s time. In future years, especially if you help us plant more trees, there will be fruit for the children to eat and there will be extra fruit that will be able to be sold which will bring in an income for The Foundation. It’s really exciting to see the trees bearing fruit….may this be the first of many harvests supporting the 500 malnourished children.
I’ve put the links to previous posts about the fruit tree saplings and the orchard. I know Levison would like to also grow bananas in addition to the fruit trees in Isa’s Orchard. Who is driving you bananas that you would like to name a banana plantation after? Enjoy the photos of the first guava fruits and thank you for your support, Sarah x
Students were busy planting sweet potato vines after lessons today
Sarah’s blog 04/04/23
It’s Easter School Holidays in Malawi as well as here but we had arranged to support an Easter Study School for students. We had to arrange for them to be fed each day so they would be able to concentrate and study. We are still looking for supporters to contribute towards these extra costs please. firstname.lastname@example.org for our bank details or text FEEDING to 70480 to donate £5 towards feeding these hungry, vulnerable students. As the saying goes….every little helps!!
Maize is getting more and more scarce and more expensive as it is the rainy season and also because a lot of maize is being redistributed to the south of Malawi for the victims of the recent cyclone, meaning that it is becoming really difficult to secure enough food.
We sent some money last week as Levison had been able to secure some maize and beans towards feeding the students for the next two weeks. However, due to heavy rain and flooding, it wasn’t safe to go and fetch these supplies. Three days passed with heavy rain and the roads were more and more muddy. Would there be any food for students on Monday?
Levison was able to make a shorter journey on Saturday, in between the rain showers, to collect sweet potato vines. These were paid for by a donation for which we are very grateful. On Sunday late afternoon Levison and one of his staff set off to collect the maize and beans knowing that it was needed for the next day. However, their truck got stuck in the mud….they were there for 6 hours until another truck passed and was able to pull them out of the ditch. Nothing is ever easy or straightforward. I don’t think any of us realise just how difficult things are every day. However, thankfully, they returned with some food.
After lessons today, some of the students at Bright Futures Secondary School, helped with planting the sweet potato vines as part of their agricultural lessons. This crop is far less labour intensive than maize and, hopefully, the sweet potatoes should be ready after three months. There still won’t be a huge harvest considering that 500 hungry children turn up every weekend to be fed, but it is on the right road to self-sufficiency and these students are learning important skills for their futures.
Thanks for reading and supporting these vulnerable students, Sarah x
We are grateful to receive more sports kit to send to Malawi for teams that do not have matching kit.
Sarah’s blog 31/3/23
We have been very fortunate to have had several individuals and organisations donating sports kit and equipment to us for use by the vulnerable young people we support in rural northern Malawi.
Strathendrick Rugby Club and Merchiston Castle School have very kindly donated kit, boots and rugby balls and there will be some other donations coming soon from other supporters.
Via Julian Chenery from ‘Wear a Sports Shirt Day’ there has been hockey kit from Bromley & Beckenham Hockey Club, and numerous football kits as well as Christmas Jumpers and Christmas hats. Julian spends nearly every weekend collecting preloved kits from clubs to pass on to a variety of charities. Sports kits then are able to be reused by teams who wouldn’t otherwise have been able to afford to buy matching kit.
Julian messaged me the other day to say that he has sent football kits kindly donated by Swale Ladies Football Club and Borden Village Football Club which made it in time to be loaded onto the Bananabox Trust container which is now on its way to Malawi. We will, of course, show photos when those arrive.
Julian also met with Mark Meekings who runs ‘Kitz4Kidz’ who have donated kit they have collected for use in Malawi. Thanks to Julian and Mark and to those who donated kit – photos to follow when the kit arrives in Malawi. Thanks also to the volunteers at Bananabox Trust for their hard work ensuring everything is recorded and packed safely into the containers.
During the two week Easter holidays, we are facilitating the running of an Easter Study School for the 66 p8 students at Chambo Primary School and the students at Bright Futures Secondary School. Lessons will run Monday – Thursday during the first week and Tuesday – Friday the second week. On Good Friday and Easter Monday, the young people will be playing organised team sports.
For 10 days during the holidays all these students will receive a substantial, nutritious cooked lunch. This will probably be their only proper meal of the day. This meal might be the only food that they eat that day. We would be very grateful for help towards providing this food. You can email me at email@example.com for bank details or you can text FEEDING to 70480. Every £5 or £10 donated will make a huge difference to these vulnerable students and help them concentrate whilst they study. Thank you, Sarah x
It’s just a quick post today. I am concerned about the children we are helping to support in rural Northern Malawi. There are over 500 orphans and other vulnerable children who come to be fed once a week… that’s all we can afford.
There are no big charities feeding children in schools in that area. All children are hungry, malnourished and don’t eat properly every day…some don’t eat every day.
We need your help to continue feeding these children as food prices have gone up and so many young people need our help.
If you can spare £1 per week… please, please will you help us? 100 people, each giving just £1 per week will ensure that the feeding programme can run twice a week instead of just once. We can make a difference to these hungry children.
Please will you commit to helping us help these very vulnerable young people? If we all give just £1 per week it WILL make a difference. All the money goes to our projects – there are no salaries or admin costs with our charity… every penny will go to feeding these malnourished children.
Email firstname.lastname@example.org if you would like to change a life with just £1 per week. As a team, we can change lives in Malawi. Thank you, Sarah x
Running a Foundation is a huge responsibility and the rural location of The Foundation adds to the pressure that Levison is under.
There are no big agencies feeding children in schools in the far north of Malawi. The responsibility has fallen to The Foundation to feed 500+ children once a week. Children are walking from up to 20km away to have that one substantial meal each week.
This is all we can afford at the moment. There are so many calls on finances as we try our best to support a community back to self-sufficiency.
The Foundation teaches life skills to the children and young people. Growing crops is part of the skills the children learn. Unfortunately the crop of maize was affected by the flooding earlier this year and part of the crop was washed away. This year’s crop will only feed the children for two months.
The price of buying maize fluctuates throughout the year depending on availability and time of year.
The Malawian Kwacha was devalued a few months ago and all prices have gone up. However, maize is more than double the price it was this time last year.
Thank you to the few people who have given £5 per month towards the feeding programme as we have been grateful for this to top up the money we send each month to feed the children.
We know that we are asking for a lot of help but the more people who know about our charity and The Foundation, the more we can spread the help we need across more supporters. So I urge you to please share our posts and also tell your friends about us and the help we need.
All of us in the U.K. are volunteers and no money is spent on admin costs as we donate our time, petrol for transporting boxes to Dundee etc. So you can be sure if you donate money for feeding children, that’s where it will go.
Please, please can you donate £5 per month towards our feeding programme? I need 20 people to commit to £5 per month to enable the children to still be fed a substantial meal each week at The Foundation.
Please, if you can, donate £5 p/m by emailing email@example.com for bank details. The children have come to rely on that one substantial meal each week…we can’t let them down.
Please help us continue helping the children by donating £5 per month for food. firstname.lastname@example.org to help feed the 500+ vulnerable children today. Thank you for reading and supporting, Sarah x
7am. So glad I am nearly at the end of my challenge. It’s tough because I am thinking about the food that I will be able to have next week and it’s making it harder to keep going with all the vegetables and rice!
As I had done 20km on my bike that I mentioned in my last blog, I decided just to do 10km on my bike for the next couple of days as my legs were sore.
I’ve been eating rice with mixed vegetables, lots of roasted vegetables, soup and a waldorf salad. Trying to drink enough water and finding that quite hard to fit in an extra couple of glasses. As I was out a lot yesterday, I did have a shop bought pack of melon and mango which tasted amazingly sweet and delicious.
6.30pm Just cycled another 20km and really pleased with myself! Never thought I’d be able to do that at the start of this challenge… I was struggling to get past 5km. So I will definitely try for at least two more 20km before I finish.
I decided to do this challenge for the following reasons;
To raise money to build a much needed school as there are not enough places in the local secondary school. If you don’t get picked for a place in secondary school then you don’t go. Education should be available to all. It is the children’s way out of poverty to build themselves a better future.
To raise awareness of the Feeding Programme and what the children have to eat. I am eating rice (instead of maize flour) and vegetables. I am fortunate that I have a choice. I am fortunate that I am eating more than once a day. I am fortunate that I am only doing this challenge for 31 days in May. The Feeding Programme feeds 500 children and young people once a week with a substantial and nutritious meal. As there are no big agencies feeding children in schools in that area, some children are walking from 20km away for this one meal a week. There will be some children who do not eat every day. Teachers have said that children are able to concentrate better and their grades have improved since The Feeding Programme was implemented. It’s not enough but better than it was. We would love to be able to send money to feed the children more often.
I set out to cycle 10km a day on my exercise bike to represent how far the younger children are walking to and from school (approximately 5km each way). However, some days I have been able to cycle 15km and have even done one 20km. I will try to do another couple of 20km before my challenge ends.
If you think that all children deserve an education please donate to my fundraiser https://gofund.me/ca9c1629 Please help me help the children.
Children – There are hundreds of children, like Rodrick and his sister Lucia, who are suffering from malnutrition. They are hungry. They cannot concentrate properly as their bodies are lacking nutrients. Some have very stunted growth. Rodrick and Lucia have been given new clothes and attend the weekly feeding programme were , along with 500 other vulnerable children, they are given a substantial and nutritious meal. They are all still hungry and malnourished as they don’t eat every day. No big agencies are feeding children that far north in Malawi, so it is down to us to send money to feed these malnourished children.
Education – is also the key to these children having a better future. Unfortunately, there are not enough school places. We need to raise money to build a school so these children can have the education they deserve. Education should be available to everyone. The villagers want to be self-sufficient. They want to be able to provide for their families. They want their children to go to school and have the opportunities that they didn’t. The children work hard and are desperate to go to school.
Lack of school places – Currently, there are not enough school places available. Eleven sponsored children who passed their primary school leavers exams did not get picked for a place at secondary school and are resitting their last year at primary school. Will they get picked this year? So worrying for them and heart-breaking.
Help us please – There are great things happening at The Foundation and lives are changing for the better. However, there are so many children and so much to do that we cannot do what needs to be done without adding to our supporters and team.
We need fundraisers – we need people to organise small or larger events where you live, for your friends or community, on our behalf for the children.
We want active people to take part in sponsored events for our charity – is that something you can do? Walking, running, swimming, trampolining, a sponsored silence? Can you do this with your friends?
We need people to help us at events we organise eg looking after a stall, selling raffle tickets, making tea & coffee.
We need more sponsors to be matched with children like Rodrick and Lucia so they have a monthly food parcel at their home, clothes, a blanket, school supplies etc. We have 90 children & young people matched with sponsors so far but there are many more in desperate need. Can you help? It’s only £25 p/m.
Can you make a monthly donation to the feeding programme? Even a regular donation of £5 or £10 per month will make a big difference if several people sign up for this.
Can you make a donation from your company? We can give you publicity.
We need people to collect books so we can send them to schools.
We also need people to collect stationery, shoes, new underwear etc for all age groups to adult, and collect funds to cover the cost of transportation.
Will you invite us to talk at your club, church or school and show photos of the work taking place in Malawi?
Will you tell your friends, family, colleagues etc about our charity and like and share our posts?
email@example.com for bank details or to volunteer. It’s about teamwork and we all have a part to play in Changing Lives Malawi. Thanks for reading, Sarah x
A quote from Mother Teresa ‘I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples’
‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has’ Margaret Mead.
I found blogging very difficult to start with. It’s not in my nature to put myself forward….I’m much more comfortable behind the scenes. However, although these blogs are written by me, they are all about bringing news and photos from The Foundation about the hundreds of vulnerable children we are trying to help. The blogs are about raising awareness, raising funds and trying to bring more supporters into our team.
In order to keep helping the community towards self-sufficiency, we do need to widen the net and increase our team. Self-sufficiency is the end goal and always has been but things have been so bad for this rural community it is going to take a while and a lot of support.
All children in this rural community are malnourished. Most do not eat properly every day. Some go for a couple of days without eating at all. The plan was to set up The Feeding Programme for approximately 200 orphans and vulnerable children who live in the villages surrounding The Foundation. However, there are no big agencies feeding children in that area. I have made contact with them numerous times but they are busy further south. Some children are walking up to 20km for their one substantial, nutritious meal each week. On average 500 children and young people are fed every weekend. Teachers are noticing a difference to these vulnerable children’s concentration and grades after The Feeding Programme being set up. If this is after one meal a week, imagine the difference to these children if they were able to eat nutritious food more often?
I can’t imagine not being able to feed my children. Especially during the pandemic when the schools were closed, my youngest son was looking in the fridge for food an hour after he’d had his breakfast. He wanted lunch at 10.30am….I think quite a few children were like this whilst at home and out of their routine. We had to say ‘no’ some of the time. We said ‘have some fruit’ ‘have a carrot or cucumber’ or ‘have a glass of water to fill yourself up until lunchtime’. We live in a totally different world to those living in dire poverty in Ibuluma and surrounding villages in rural Northern Malawi.
Lack of food will affect strength to carry out manual jobs like collecting and carrying wood, carrying maize, walking to school, it will make them tired and cold, it will mean stunted growth and malnutrition and the inability to concentrate. Imagine your children were crying with hunger and you’d nothing to give them. Imagine the hopelessness of sending your young children out to work instead of them attending school as you need the pathetically small amount of money they will bring in. One boy (now sponsored) helped a farmer with his cows for the equivalent of £1.50 per month. In this situation, children are missing a huge amount of school. Life is hard and it is certainly not fair.
Some girls are at risk of being married off too young as child brides, despite this being illegal. Their families don’t want this, the girls don’t want this but their families cannot afford to feed all their children. What a desperate situation to be in.
My youngest son needed some new t-shirts and a waterproof jacket as he has grown. We don’t have an endless pot of money but I was able to order the clothes he needed. Imagine your children have one set of clothes and they grow? These families cannot afford to buy new clothes. Children have been wearing rags.
Thanks to your help and support, The Foundation is able to feed these children once a week and you have donated clothes and shoes. You’ve also generously donated stationery and books to help with the children’s education. Then there are the 90 children who are sponsored who have a monthly food parcel and their secondary education paid for them by their generous sponsors. There are lots more children needing a helping hand and a sponsor.
So what I am trying to say is that, as a team, together we are Changing Lives (in) Malawi. However, we need more people to help more people. Here are some ways you could help;
Fundraising – can you do a sponsored event for us like The Kiltwalk or something else? I will help with sharing posts on social media to get more sponsors.
Fundraising – can you organise an event in your community? Whether a quiz, a table top sale or a coffee morning or a carwash? Or what else? All these type of events help spread awareness of our charity to a new audience.
Fundraising – could you organise a raffle, whether online or at an event?
Fundraising – are you part of a church or club that you could invite us to speak at and show photos?
Sponsoring – could you sponsor a week of the feeding programme or raise £100 to sponsor one meal for 500 children?
Sponsoring – could you sponsor a child or young person. It’s only £25 per month.
Donate – could you make a one off or regular donation towards the feeding programme or support another one of the programmes?
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Any other ideas you have – please get in touch. As the saying goes ‘every little helps’. We cannot do this on our own. The hundreds of orphans and other vulnerable children need you.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TODAY? EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING. WE NEED YOU. THE HUNDREDS OF ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY NEED YOU. PLEASE HELP US CONTINUE CHANGING LIVES MALAWI.
firstname.lastname@example.org Thanks for reading and I look forward to hearing from you, Sarah x
These amazing children need a helping hand to reach their potential. To be the best they can be. Isn’t that what we all want for our children? Each of these children suffers from malnutrition. They need more food, clothes, education. Can you be a helping hand for one of these children? It’s only £25 p/m to sponsor a child. email@example.com please look at each photo and help a child today. Thanks for reading, Sarah x
These are the most vulnerable children and most in need of a sponsor. Can you be a helping hand to one of these children?
Sarah’s blog 5/4/22
I wanted to highlight some of the orphans and vulnerable children that Levison has taken photos of previously. He’s done this as they are some of the most vulnerable and most in need of a sponsor. It’s only £25 per month to sponsor a child and you can do that as an individual, a group or two friends. 85p per day will mean the world to these children.
I’ve highlighted each child with a coloured background because I think they deserve to be seen. They deserve to have the same chances our children have. They deserve to have food, clothes, education. They deserve to reach their potential. They deserve to have a helping hand. They deserve to know that someone cares.
Please…can you be a helping hand to one of these children? It might be one of the most important things you ever do. It might be one of the most rewarding things you ever do. firstname.lastname@example.org thank you for reading and I hope to hear from some of you and match you with a child. Sarah x
Each week approximately 500 orphans and other vulnerable children come to The Foundation for a substantial, nutritious meal. Some children walk up to 20km for their meal….there are no big agencies feeding children in the far north of Malawi….this is probably the only proper meal these malnourished children get each week. Some days, some children might go without any food.
It requires a big team around these children and we are very grateful for all who are part of that team. However, we need more people in our team to continue to be able to change these children’s lives using an holistic approach. They now have better clothes, they have clean water to drink and showers to wash themselves instead of drinking and washing in the river. They can concentrate better at school because of the food they are receiving. Their self-esteem is better as they feel better about themselves and how they look. The children are enjoying team sports and are learning life skills. They have books and now computers in the library. All of these things are thanks to the team we have supporting these children. Thank you.
To help support the children email email@example.com . Can you see the difference in the third and fourth photos compared to the first two? The children all have clothes donated by our generous supporters. They are clean, their clothes are clean. Their drinking water is clean. They have been fed. They have opportunities. They know people care. Please help us continue Changing Lives Malawi. Thanks for reading, Sarah x

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