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Understanding the Science Behind
By Linda Beryl
You have probably heard people talk about the chemistry of love. Indeed, scientists have confirmed that there is a lot of chemical reactions that happen in our bodies when we are in love. However, there is still a significant number of people who are oblivious to this despite having a happy relationship. If you and your partner seem to be doing well, it is good to know the science behind it.
Research has revealed that the science that leads to a happy relationship is a combination of people's characters, decisions they make, and how they view things, among many other things. Below is all that you need to know.
Communication is Key
For a couple to have a happy relationship, they will need to communicate more and in a better way. Finding the right communication styles and channels may not be easy, but after learning what makes the other person happy, the process becomes easier.
Laughter - Can you remember the last time you cracked a few jokes with your partner? If you do, you can tell that it released any stress that you had and rejuvenated you. Laughter is medicinal to the body. Thus, finding things that make you happy together is essential.
Talking - If you converse more, you get to learn more about each other. It is also the easiest way to find solutions to any problems that you might have. Learn the art of communicating with your partner. It should be polite, respectful, and always honest. Those who bring their problems forward and talk about them are likely to enjoy a happy relationship. It truly works miracles.
What is the Happy Couple Ratio?
As surprising as it is, happy couples interact more than those who are not happy or have separated. One study showed that most of the interactions are positive and only a few are negative. To be precise, happy couples have only one negative interaction for every four positive ones. The report went on to show that the negative interaction is usually a small issue that they find easy to solve.
On the other hand, those who have separated have more negative interactions that lead to problems at all times. They get overwhelmed by challenges and eventually part ways.
The Science of Intimacy
Being intimate in a relationship entails many things, but romance and sex is the climax of it all. According to many studies, happy couples engage in sex at least weekly. Although many people think that the more you have sex, the happier you are, these studies think that once a week is enough.
Romance, on the other hand, is crucial at all times. Kiss, hug, cuddle, and hold hands at every opportune time. This will increase the sense of love and security. More ladies feel happier when their men are romantic. Likewise, men will be happier when the action is reciprocated to them. When intimacy decreases, couples start to be less happy, and this will eventually affect their relationship negatively. In fact, this may require professional help before separation occurs.
Sharing Dream and Ambitions
Nothing makes a partner happier than overseeing you making your dream a reality. If they are given an opportunity to help, they become a part of it. It could be a career dream or any other achievement in life. If you start accumulating property and investing together, this will bring happiness in your relationship as long as there is transparency. Problems start to arise when honesty and trust come in, especially when it comes to joint properties.
All in all, social studies prove that 100 percent of couples who contribute to each other’s success in life are happy together. In fact, these couples create a bond that brings them closer at all times.
Family and Happiness
As soon as people get married, they start a family, and 90 percent look forward to having kids either immediately or later in life. So, does this arrangement of a family affect your happiness? Surprisingly, having kids has affected many couples negatively. It is unfortunate that people do not know how to balance work, family, and social life. This can rob your happiness as a couple. Some parents get too attached to their kids and forget their partner while others work for more hours to provide for the family.
Experienced family counselors recommend creating a well-thought out schedule that involves both parents in bringing up the kids, both partners creating their time together, and both helping each other to pay the bills. Without a plan, separation and divorce might be your next destination.
The science of being happy is an act of balance between many factors as we have mentioned. Couples who learn this early in life are better off than those who struggle to be happy because of making wrong decisions.
Linda Beryl is an enthusiastic writer in relationships, family, and marriage. After gaining enough experience as a marriage counselor, she is now confident in sharing her knowledge with others through writing. Her favorite dating website both for young people and the older generations is the Happymatches website. The above piece is one of her many inspirations to all people who are looking for happiness in a relationship.


Portuguese newspaper Record has hinted that Sporting Lisbon president Bruno Carvalho could use a Soccerex Global Convention in Manchester to lay the groundwork for the eventual sale of Arsenal and Manchester United linked William Carvalho.
The holding midfielder was strongly connected with a move to both Premier League giants during the summer transfer window and reports persist that the interest will be maintained through to the winter.
Bruno de Carvalho is giving a talk on how to run a successful club at the convention but could take advantage of the presence of other specific coaches at the event.
“The green and white leader will use this event to promote various contacts, some of which will possibly be decisive for future negotiations or partnerships,” reports Record.
Among those attending the event in Manchester happens to be Manchester United assistant boss Ryan Giggs.
Giggs is well placed to represent United and the thoughts of Louis van Gaal should United be interested in the Portuguese star.
However, other reports have suggested that United are keen on a deal for Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, who would prefer to be LvG’s preferred January target in midfield.
Liverpool’s CEO Ian Ayre is also expected to be in attendance, which could also provide the Reds with a chance to build some contracts ahead of the winter and provide some competition to Arsenal and United for his signing.
However, Brendan Rodgers showed his hand earlier in the summer when he urged the club to complete the £10 million signing of Emre Can, who plays in the same position as Carvalho.
United are well placed financially to make a move but if their priority is Strootman, Arsenal, Liverpool or any other side could form some strong links at this event which could turn out to be vital by January.


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Officer who killed Philando Castile accepts buyout from city
By Daniel Terrill
St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez appearing during his trail. (Photo: Star Tribune)
The police officer acquitted of the shooting death of Philando Castile accepted a buyout from the city of St. Anthony to the tune of $48,500, according to the separation agreement Jeronimo Yanez signed Monday and was obtained by local media.
“Since Officer Yanez was not convicted of a crime, as a public employee, he would have appeal and grievance rights if terminated,” the city said in a statement. “A reasonable voluntary separation agreement brings to a close one part of this horrible tragedy. The City concluded this was the most thoughtful way to move forward and help the community-wide healing process proceed.”
According to the agreement, Yanez will accept the six figures in a lump sum payment, minus applicable deductibles and withholdings for state and federal taxes. The Minneapolis suburb released the five-page agreement through a records request. Yanez initialed and dated the bottom of each page and signed the last. However, he has 15 days to submit a written statement to rescind the release of his claims.
A state jury acquitted Yanez of manslaughter and other charges last month for killing Castile. That same day, the city announced that Yanez would


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Health Training Center has Phlebotomy Technician certification and training programs at each of our campuses in the Massachusetts communities of Attleboro, Braintree, Charlestown, Stoughton, and Worcester. As the demand for allied health professionals increases, the need for phlebotomy technicians may likewise increase.
The Phlebotomy Technician program at Health Training Center can be completed in approximately 11 weeks. For the first eight weeks of clinical training, students will be provided instruction on the necessary skills and information for a job as a phlebotomist. Some of these skills include venipuncture procedures (blood draws), specimen and blood collection, quality assurance, infection control, body systems, and skin puncture techniques. Following the classroom experience, each student will complete a three week externship where they will get the opportunity to use their skills in a real-life setting in the field. After their successful completion of the phlebotomy technician course, students should be prepared to work in an entry-level position in a physician’s office, clinic, hospital, laboratory, or other medical setting.
The Phlebotomy Technician courses are Introduction to Healthcare and Phlebotomy Techniques. Each of these courses are designed to provide students with the skills that they need to be prepared for certification and a career in phlebotomy in the healthcare field.
A Phlebotomy Technician draws quality blood samples from patients or blood donors and prepares those specimens for medical testing. Many patients have phobias when it comes to blood and needles, and giving blood can be the most difficult part of an office visit. The Phlebotomy Technician must create an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients while drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe, and reliable manner.
After all of the hard work that you've put into your education in the Phlebotomy Technician program at Health Training Center, the next step is to become certified in your field! Not only is certification important to many employers, it also indicates consistent skills and a commitment to the healthcare field and a desire to keep improving your skills.
After successfully completing our Phlebotomy Technician program (including externship), graduates will be eligible to take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) national exam, required to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPhT).
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Health Training Center is licensed by the Office of Private Occupational School Education, Division of Professional Licensure, 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710, Boston, MA 02118.
Accreditation Status: Although HTC is licensed by the Office of Private Occupational School Education, Division of Professional Licensure, HTC is not accredited by a nationally or regionally recognized accrediting agency of the U.S. Department of Education.
Students in the Phlebotomy Technician program complete their program with an externship experience. This provides every student with the oppportunity to use their skills in a real-world healthcare setting and to extend their experience to outside of the walls of their classroom. This very important part of their training also allows local employers to evaluate student skills and potentially even make hiring decisions. Since this is a required part of the program, Health Training Center carefully selects an externship location for each and every student.
Typically, Phlebotomy Technicians are responsible for the following: explaining procedures to patients, drawing blood and applying pressure or bandages after blood is drawn, taking blood pressure, pulse, and respiration readings, updating patient records, preparing stains and reagents, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and sending blood, urine, and fecal samples to the lab for testing. Due to their varied responsibilities, Phlebotomy Technicians should enjoy challenge and responsibility. They must also be accurate, work well under pressure, and communicate effectively. Because they work directly with patients, they must notice and relay any important information gained during interactions to doctors, nurses, and laboratory professionals.
Phlebotomy Technicians work in numerous environments. Besides working in a medical clinic or hospital lab, phlebotomists may work for mobile labs, visiting nursing homes, hospice, assisted living facilities, or patients' homes to draw blood for those incapable of travelling to a lab. Many insurance companies hire phlebotomists to draw blood from insurance applicants. In this case, Phlebotomists would either meet patients at their place of employment or at their home. Many companies now require blood tests for employment as well.
Certification is the process by which a non-governmental association or agency grants recognition to an individual who has met certain predetermined qualifications specified by that association or agency.
While certification is optional it is highly recommended as many employers require it. The American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians offers testing that awards the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). Certified Phlebotomy Technicians must obtain continuing education credits or complete certification management programs to maintain their status. Attaining certification through the ASPT is a great way to show your dedication to your profession as well as your professionalism. You will be able to present your certification to potential employers, making you a more desirable candidate for any health care position.
The ASPT examination can be scheduled at aspt.org. Health Training Center is affiliated with ASPT and proctors the exam for ASPT twice per year. We will notify graduates up to one year after graduation of the exam dates. The fee to apply for and take the exam is $90.
Yes. Health Training Center provides a 120 hour, full time Externship for all graduates in the Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program. This Externship is unpaid, as it is an extension of your classroom time, and it is required to receive your certificate and successfully complete your program. We strive to make student placements as beneficial and efficient as possible.
Health Training Center offers a variety of allied healthcare programs to accommodate many of the needs of a variety of students. We know that you are ready to get out in the field fast; that’s why our programs only include the skills that you need.
The Medical Assistant program at Health Training Center can be completed in just 20 weeks. The program provides instruction on the clinical skills needed to work in entry-level positions in a variety of medical settings. Our students receive instruction on Phlebotomy, EKG, and clinical medical assisting techniques.
The Patient Care Technician program at Health Training Center is a career advancement program for a licensed CNA, HHA or EMT. If you are not licensed as a CNA, HHA or EMT, this program is available for you as a Cardio-Phlebotomy Technician.
The program can be completed in just 15 weeks. Students receive direction from experienced instructors on phlebotomy, EKGs, basic medical, lab and exam procedures, and basic patient care. Graduates of this program can become Clinical Medical Assistants by completing one additional course and the MA externship. Upon successful completion of the program, students should be prepared for entry-level job opportunities in a variety of medical settings.
The EKG Technician program at Health Training Center can be completed in just 8 weeks. Students will be instructed on how to operate and adjust EKG heart monitors, understand the results of the electrocardiogram (EKG) recording, and perform CPR. A graduate of this program should be prepared to work in an entry-level position in a variety of medical settings. The EKG Technician program requires two classes and can also be taken in combination with Phlebotomy or as part of the Medical Assistant Certificate.
The Health Training Center Cardio-Phlebotomy Technician program can be completed in just 15 weeks. The program focuses on cross-training students in Phlebotomy and EKG techniques. Graduates of this program may become Clinical Medical Assistants by completing one additional course and the Medical Assistant externship. Graduates of this program should be prepared for entry-level job opportunities in a variety of medical settings.
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Signify: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
NORWALK, Conn. (AP) _ Signify Health Inc. (SGFY) on Wednesday reported a loss of $370.5 million in its second quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of $2.10. Earnings, adjusted for asset impairment costs, were 23 cents per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 10 cents per share.
The healthcare platform posted revenue of $246.2 million in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $249.6 million.


Bruno Massicotte, author of the 2016 Third Link Report, said that choosing two tunnels connecting the city centres of Quebec and Levi’s was “economical” rather than building the largest tunnel boring machine. I think it’s safe. world.
• Read again: New, more modest and cheaper version
• Read again: Third link: Mayor Marchan is worried about urban sprawl
• Read again: Chauveau: According to MP Lévesque, the revised third link could bring voters back to CAQ
This is what a professor at Polytechnique Montréal said in an interview yesterday. newspaper..
“What I understand about the“ twin tube ”concept is the solution we adopted in 2016. It seems to have been proposed at that time in a report using two 15-meter tubes. [de diamètre] This allowed us to have three lanes on each tube, “he said.
According to him, “The first advantage of using two small tubes instead of a very large tube is that it is easier to build because it is a more conventional technique. The second is both tubes. This allows you to dig faster and reduce costs. Also, for security reasons, two tubes are interconnected every 200 meters, which is an emergency for police and firefighters. Intervention is improved.
Experts are hiding their preference for additional bridges rather than one or two tunnels, while saying he is in favor of the third inter-river link principle he considers necessary for the Capitale-Nationale. not.
“Each has a row of strengths and weaknesses. But bridges are cheaper and faster to build. They are more flexible. On the bridges, dangerous goods can be transported, but in tunnels. If not, “he recalled.
“Traffic in tunnels is less flexible for users. It’s more of an urban boulevard than a highway,” he added.
Asked about the fears expressed by Mayor Marchan, Massicot agreed that “tunnels will promote the sprawl phenomenon in South Shore cities.” There are no changes to the North Shore. It is actually the South Shore people who will benefit from the tunnel. People on the North Shore will suffer due to increased traffic to already heavily congested areas such as Laurenshan and the Capital Highway.
Therefore, in his eyes, it is “very important” that the megaproject leaves a public transport option to quickly connect the two city centres.
Reaction to the project
Archived photos, Didier Debusschère
“Before the deal is signed, it will be 2025. It will be the next election. The third link has time to change location and size. […] Maybe they will come up with another variant in a year and a half or two. “
– Bruno Massicotte, Professor Ecole Polytechnic de Montreal
“No matter how much you improve public transport, you can’t make a profit. It always takes an hour. Conversely, if you have a direct line within 15 minutes that connects the city center, you’re talking about the future.
– Mayor of Levi’s, Gilles Lehouillier


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So much of what I’ve written before feels like innocence.
I could no more write it again than the earth could cool.
How did I find this pencil? Was I reaching in the kitchen drawer
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I live in an Appalachian hollow in the Juniata watershed of central Pennsylvania, and spend a great deal of time walking in the woods. Here’s a bio. All of my writing here is available for reuse and creative remix under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. For attribution in printed material, my name (Dave Bonta) will suffice, but for web use, please link back to the original. Contact me for permission to waive the “share alike” provision (e.g. for use in a conventionally copyrighted work).

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A Pleasant Night At The Drive-In
Our team at 911 Biker Law had a great evening at the drive-in presentation of Raiders of the Lost Ark at Ace Cafe. We worked with Enzian Theater to put on the movie night, and it was a pleasure working with their team. Thank you for the kind words! We look forward to future drive-in movie nights, and we can’t wait to see what events happen next.
“Good afternoon, Michael,
I want to thank you for the 911 Biker Law sponsorship of our drive-in presentation of Raiders of the Lost Ark at Ace Cafe...
Enzian will be exploring a fall and spring drive-in series partnership with Ace Cafe probably around September. We really enjoyed working with them, and feel like we can get creative with some themed nights (American Graffiti, Grease, Easy Rider...) I will reach out to you in the next couple of months to see if you're interested in getting involved. Hopefully by then things with COVID-19 will have improved somewhat, and we can consider a more interactive, on-site presence for your law firm at the events...
I've attached a couple photos from the Raiders event. It was a hit, and was made possible with your support. Thanks again for stepping up to help our non-profit during this difficult time.
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Ok, it’s not a secret… I’m on a constant hunt for children friendly plans these days. I was already before my second daughter arrived, but I am even more now that the entertainment demands at home have doubled. So when I finally discover a cool activity I can do with both, I get this sudden Super Mom feeling followed by a big and proud “YEAH!!!” .
I got that feeling a few weeks ago. I found this puppet theatre online and thought we could give it a try. I didn't have huge hopes since my last theatre experience with both girls hadn't been that great, but I thought I’d still give it a try. Aaaand... I am SO glad I did!
Please, let me introduce you to Anne. A devote and super creative puppeteer who opens her cozy puppet house in Frognerparken to the youngest nearly every single day of the week. Her puppets are really creative and super cute and she is just fantastic with them.
She has different ongoing shows targeting children of different ages. We went to see Molefonken, which is for kids from 1-6. But there are other shows targeting a bit older ages, too. This gives parents with more than one child the option of taking them all along to the same show, which I think is great!
The puppet house itself is a cute little cottage with a lovely outdoor area with tables. Anne sets it up on a really nice way, so that kids can paint after the show or eat their lunch boxes. There is also a kindergarten yard right next to the puppet house with a slide, swings and other fun toys. Perfect to release some energy after the play!
And last but not least, there is a series of workshops she runs such as puppet making for kids or a “teddy course” for adults.
Check the upcoming shows here and book your tickets.
Click here to see their exact location in Frognerparken (right next to the tennis courts).
If you’ve been to any of her shows or decide to go, please let us know how it went and what you liked best!
Happy August :)


Continued profit-taking again pulled the stock market down on Wednesday and analysts said news that North Korea had fired its most powerful ballistic missile to date had also weighed on trading.
The bellwether Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell by 0.46 percent or 37.85 points to close at 8,254.03 while the broader All Shares shed 0.17 percent or 8.04 points to finish at 4,846.63.
“I think the … recent [ballistic missile test]of North Korea affected the markets including the Philippines and then … profit-taking continued given that there’s no real market-moving news for now,” First Grade Finance, Inc. Managing Director Astro del Castillo said.
While the Senate has approved its version of the tax reforms proposed by the government, del Castillo noted this still has to be reconciled with the House of Representatives’ bill.
“[T]he bicameral [conference]will still happen before any enactment. I think, therefore, the market is still waiting for the tax package before being aggressive…,” he added.
“For now, given the run-up [in the]last few weeks … siguro consolidating lang tayo (we will likely continue consolidating) within this level, 8,200 to 8,300 until Friday while waiting for more news,” Del Castillo said.
Sectoral results mixed with financials, services, and mining and oil posting gains.
Over 1.29 billion issues worth P18 billion were traded.
Losers led winners, 104 to 85, while 51 issues were unchanged.


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PUNE: The Deccan police on Friday arrested four students — two for allegedly appearing as proxy candidates for the other two held — in the HSC board examination
for repeaters at Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) in Deccan on Friday.
The arrested students are Dattatray Dilip Bhalerao (20), Prasad Ashok Shinde (20), Aniket Annasaheb Nanekar (20), all residents of Chakan, and Shubham Lahu Kadam (20) of Bhosari.
The state board conducted the English exam
for the repeaters at BMCC on Friday. Two students — Bhalerao and Nanekar — were supposed to appear for the English language examination. But Shinde appeared for Bhalerao and Kadam sat in the examination hall instead of Nanekar.
An examiner (56) of BMCC lodged a complaint with the police, stating that the students and their proxies prepared fabricated hall tickets. Board officials verified that the hall tickets were fabricated.


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•Belville: Mayor and two commissioners’ seats

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BILOXI, Miss. — Biloxi officials say developers are considering hotels, restaurants, entertainment and other projects in downtown — all fueled by the prospect of a baseball stadium attracting 350,000 people or more each year to the area.
"Just the rumor of the baseball stadium has brought a lot of interest and phone calls about property in the downtown area," Jerry Creel, Biloxi's community development director, tells The Sun Herald (http://bit.ly/1eFF1KD ).
These are properties that haven't drawn any calls in a long time, he said.
Last week, the Southern League announced the Huntsville (Ala.) Stars AA baseball team will move to Biloxi in 2015.
The Biloxi City Council still has to vote on a $21 million bond issue before construction can begin on the 6,000-seat stadium.
"We'll come back and finalize the issues related to the contract and get the city council, the team and Beau Rivage in agreement. Once that's done, we'll sell the bonds. It will take us, once all that's done, about 30 days to have money in hand to start paying vendors," David Nichols, the city's chief administrative officer, tells WLOX-TV in Biloxi (http://bit.ly/1a3X8L1).
With about 70 home games, a sell-out crowd would bring more than 420,000 fans to Biloxi a year. Concerts and other events proposed for the stadium would draw an even larger customer base to downtown, where business has been slow to return since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
The interest is concentrated within a 5-block area of the stadium site, which is on U.S. 90, across from the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino, although Creel said development is occurring throughout the city.


Police said they were thankful four people managed to escape an arson attack in Londonderry in the early hours of Tuesday.
The four - three women aged in their 60s, 50s and 20s and a man in his 30s - were in the Drumard Park home at the time of the attack.
Police said furniture was pushed up against the door and set alight, blocking an escape route. The residents were able to get out the back door.
A PSNI spokeswoman added: "Detectives are investigating an early morning arson attack in Derry-Londonderry.
"At around 3am police were alerted to a fire at a house in Drumard Park. It appears some old furniture was deliberately placed against the front door of the property and set alight, blocking the doorway.
"Thankfully all four residents inside were able to make their way out safely via the backdoor after being awoken by the smoke alarm however the front of the home was badly damaged by the blaze.
"A motive for the incident has not yet been established and we are keen to hear from anyone with information regarding this crime. The number to call is 101.”


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She is the director of XXTanzTheater Bibiana Jimenez in Cologne, where she creates socio-political dance theater pieces and site-specific performances dedicated to the theme of "women". In her choreographies XX Fortuna - Part 1 of the XX Trilogy she goes on the trail of the female side of Cologne. Bibiana Jiménez is the director of the intercultural dance theater of the international Women's Center-Bonn, with which she has conceived and performed pieces about equality, integration and human rights with women from different nationalities since 2010.
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Indonesia could release a “human tsunami” of more than 10,000 asylum seekers to Australia if Canberra continues to give Jakarta grief over the execution of two Australian nationals for drug offenses, an Indonesian minister warned earlier this week.
Over the past few weeks, Australia has been repeatedly urging Indonesia not to execute Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, the ringleaders of the so-called “Bali Nine” heroin smuggling gang. The incident has roiled ties between the two nations, with Indonesia taking particular offense at Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s suggestion that Jakarta “reciprocate” for the $1 billion in aid Canberra contributed following the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. Australia has also warned of diplomatic consequences should the executions be carried out.
At a university speech broadcast on local television, Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno, Indonesia’s coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs, seemed to offer a threat of his own by stressing that Jakarta could stop helping Canberra ease the flow of asylum seekers into the country.
“If Canberra keeps doing things that displease Indonesia, Jakarta will surely let the illegal immigrants go to Australia,” Tedjo said on Metro TV according to Fairfax Media.
“There are more than 10,000 [asylum seekers] in Indonesia today. If they are let go to Australia, it will be like a human tsunami.”
He also said it was “no big deal” if Australia halted trade ties with Indonesia after the executions.
“We have calculated in fact, Australia enjoys the surplus on the Indonesia-Australia trade,” he said.
“Australia will in fact receive pressure domestically if it stops its livestock exports to Indonesia since Indonesia is Australia’s main market.”
Asked later to respond to Tedjo’s “human tsunami” comment, Abbott refused to reply directly, saying that he was not “in the business of picking fights with anyone.”
Chan and Sukumaran are reportedly currently in an island prison in Indonesia awaiting execution. Abbott said Tuesday that he was still waiting to speak to Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo five days after he had requested the conversation.
“The request is a standing request. It hasn’t yet been accommodated, but it’s a standing request and I hope that I can have a conversation with him as soon as possible,” he said.
Indonesia has thus far maintained its tough stance on the matter, stressing the urgent need to crack down on the country’s drug problem which the Jokowi administration has made a priority.


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We are creatures of the sun, we men and women. We love light and life. That is why we crowd into the towns and cities, and the country grows more and more deserted every year. In the sunlight—in the daytime, when Nature is alive and busy all around us, we like the open hill-sides and the deep woods well enough: but in the night, when our Mother Earth has gone to sleep, and left us waking, oh! the world seems so lonesome, and we get frightened, like children in a silent house. Then we sit and sob, and long for the gas-lit streets, and the sound of human voices, and the answering throb of human life. We feel so helpless and so little in the great stillness, when the dark trees rustle in the night-wind. There are so many ghosts about, and their silent sighs make us feel so sad. Let us gather together in the great cities, and light huge bonfires of a million gas-jets, and shout and sing together, and feel brave.
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Four watchdogs have concluded that too many people experiencing mental ill health are being detained in police custody and have called for change.
The report by HM Inspectorates of Constabulary and Prisons, the Care Quality Commission and the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales found that in 2011/12 more than 9,000 people were detained in police cells as a ‘place of safety’. Some of these detainees were as young as 14 years old.
In the vast majority (81%) of the 70 cases examined in detail as part of this inspection, the reason for detention was that the person had either attempted suicide or self-harm, or indicated that they were thinking of doing so.
The police have powers under section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 to take individuals who are suffering from mental health issues in a public place to a ‘place of safety’ for their protection so they can be medically assessed. Legislative codes of practice are clear that in all but “exceptional” circumstances, this should be in a hospital, or other health setting.
However, people detained in police custody under section 136 are subject to the same processes and procedures, and kept in the same style of cell, as those arrested for crimes. Police custody cells are not designed to support their needs – but the inspection found section 136 detainees spend an average of 10 hours and 32 minutes in custody, and that the law allows for them to be detained up to 72 hours, without review. In contrast, those arrested for a crime can only be held for a maximum of 24 hours, during which time they must be reviewed regularly. The report calls for this disparity to be resolved.
The report makes a number of recommendations, including improving training and monitoring of use of section 136. It also calls for commissioners of health, mental health and social services to ensure that they put the resources in place to receive people detained under section 136 in a health-based setting, and to assess them quickly.
Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary, Drusilla Sharpling, said, on behalf of all the inspectors: “This report finds that too many people are being detained in police custody under section 136. Their only ‘crime’ is that they have mental disorders, but they are treated in many ways as if they are criminals. This deplorable situation cannot be allowed to continue.
“To ensure the correct care and consideration is given to these vulnerable people our report outlines a series of recommendations not only for the police service, but also for other organisations responsible for protecting those suffering with mental health disorders.”
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Paul Farmer, chief executive of Mind, said that it was “outrageous” that suspected criminals can be released sooner from custody than people with mental health problems, who are simply unwell.
“When someone is experiencing a mental health crisis they need care and support, not to be treated like they are a criminal. Often the reason that someone is detained by police is because they have attempted to take their own life so a police cell is a completely inappropriate environment and would be a terrifying experience for someone who is already distressed and confused.
“At present, people with mental health problems can be detained in custody for a maximum of 72 hours whereas those arrested for a crime can only be held for a maximum of 24 hours before having to be released or charged. We welcome the call for this to be brought in line, however, police cells should only ever be used as a place of safety as a last resort when all other options have been exhausted.
“Last month the Independent Commission on Mental Health and Policing published a report recommending comprehensive mandatory mental health training for police officers. While many officers do treat people with mental health problems with dignity and compassion, we also know that police do not always have the skills required to provide the care and support that people with mental health problems need in these situations.
“We need to see more training and better multi-agency working agreements so that police can work in partnership with local hospitals, mental health liaison officers, and outreach teams.”

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Magellan has long been making popular innovative GPS devices for vehicles, fitness, outdoor and mobile navigation. But now, the brand makes its long-awaited entrance into the running industry with the introduction of the Echo running watch.
Magellan’s first watch of its kind, the Echo utilizes smartphone fitness apps to feed users with real-time fitness data to help keep tabs on performance. The watch can connect wirelessly to a smartphone via Bluetooth Smart, allowing runners to see elapsed time, distance, pace, and other performance metrics. It even lets you control your music playlist directly from the watch. Along with performance features, the watch has everyday functions like day, time, and date. It even comes in a sleek design to appeal to tech and non-tech savvy athletes alike.
The Magellan Echo comes with an optional Heart Rate Monitor, and is compatible with both iPhone and Android products. Look for the running watch to hit retailers in Fall 2013. Price for the Echo is set at $149 ($199 for HR).


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I have been really watching what I have been eating and when I saw this recipe for Avocado Chicken Salad made with very little Mayonnaise I was so excited! I am making this for lunch this week!
- chicken, cooked and shredded
- mayo, just a little
- green onion, sliced
- lime juice to taste
- salt/pepper to taste
- There are no measurements for this recipe because the original author made it to her desired taste however she thinks she started with 2 cups of chicken. She used 1 avocado. The rest would be to your taste and desired consistency.
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Lighting fixtures are one of the most important factors I consider when I design a space. Whether you’ve got tons of natural light, or none at all, a beautiful light is a perfect way to add drama and personality to a room. It’s not just for task purposes, but aesthetically as well! Below I have hand picked some of my favorite fixtures that will add the wow factor to any home for under $500!
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Sex education curbs 'will mean more pregnancies': Concern over limits to confidential advice for children
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Under draft guidelines to be published by the Department for Education next month, a teacher who gives a pupil under the age of 16 confidential advice about contraception and sex without the parents' knowledge may be guilty of a criminal offence.
A survey by the Family Planning Association (FPA) found that teacher confidentiality is vitally important to 13- to 15-year-olds. More than 80 per cent would like to talk to their teachers about contraception and related subjects, but fewer than a third of this group said they would do so if they knew the teacher was likely to tell their parents.
Doreen Massey, Director of the FPA, said the guidelines would deprive young people of vital information and were out of line with the Government's target of reducing teenage pregnancies by half by 2000.
Ms Massey also criticised the Government's decision last week to ban a sex handbook for teenagers because it was 'smutty'. Ms Massey said: 'You see worse things in a teenage magazine. I support any information that helps young people make decisions about their sexuality.'
The book was published by the Health Education Authority (HEA), which also commissioned the new survey. No representative of the HEA was present at the press conference in London yesterday, giving rise to further speculation about the authority's future. It is currently under review by the Government in the wake of several high-profile disagreements with ministers over sex- education issues.
The HEA is leading a campaign with family planning organisations, the National Aids Trust, the British Medical Association and other health organisations to persuade the Government to reconsider guidelines on sex education which are being revised in accordance with the 1993 Education Act. Under the Act, sex education will become a compulsory subject in secondary schools from the autumn. The organisations oppose an amendment to the Act which allows parents the right to withdraw their children from any sex education falling outside the requirements of the national curriculum.
More than 500 teenagers who took part in the survey were unanimous that all aspects of sex and personal relationships should be taught at school. Eighty per cent believed parents should not be able to withdraw their children from lessons. Although more than 90 per cent thought their parents should talk to them about sex, about half said that parents get embarrassed if their children raise the subject.
Alison Hadley, of the Brook Advisory Centres, said that there were 8,000 pregnancies among under-16s each year. She said: 'We are not equipping them to go out on Saturday night and negotiate a safe sexual relationship.'
Many teenagers' first experience of sex was an unplanned encounter on a Saturday night, Ms Hadley said. They were unlikely to talk to their parents on Sunday morning about what had happened. But they were still free to talk to teachers on a Monday about where to go for help or emergency contraception. Ms Hadley said: 'If teachers are inhibited about what they can say, it will condemn many more (young people) to the misery of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.'
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TikToker Accidentally Inhales Scopolamine: Raffaela Weiman and her friend were on their way to a friend’s party when they stopped to smell the roses. Unfortunately, they weren’t roses at all, but a dangerous hallucinogen.
It was the large, colorful beauty of Angel’s Trumpet that attracted Weiman and her friend.
In 1956, golfer Walter Hagen urged us all to “smell the flowers on the road.” This axiom was later changed to “stop and smell the roses,” but it serves as a reminder to enjoy life. Not all flowers are the same, however — as Canadian singer Raffaela Weiman found out after unwittingly inhaling a dangerous hallucinogenic drug.
While on vacation in Los Angeles, Weiman and her friend were taking a stroll at a friend’s house when they noticed a large yellow flower they couldn’t resist. Only after they felt bewitched and passed out did they learn that the flower was an angel’s pipe, the drug scopolamine, better known as “the devil’s breath.”
Scopolamine has a long and sinister history. First isolated in the 1800s, it was used as a truth serum by disgusting personalities such as Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, and then both the United States and the Soviet Union used the drug during interrogations during the Cold War. According to the Times Now News, Weimann was unaware of it.
“My best friend and I found this beautiful flower and spent the night deeply inhaling its scent,” Weyman wrote. “When we went to our friend’s birthday party, we both suddenly felt so bad we had to leave. It turned out the flower was very poisonous, and we accidentally drugged ourselves like idiots.”
Before becoming an accidental scopolamine user, Raffaela Weiman was best known as a singer-songwriter known as RALPH. According to Newsweek, she and a friend were celebrating a friend’s birthday and “were just in a goofy mood” when they left for another party – and spotted a flower on Sunset Boulevard.
“The flowers were growing on the tree right in front of us, and they were so huge and so intoxicating that we couldn’t help ourselves,” Weiman said. “We are both from Canada, so this flower is not native to our homeland, we had never seen them before and found them so beautiful.”
When the disabled duo arrived at the second party, they began to feel physically unstable and were extremely unwilling to socialize with other people. Weyman and her friend decided to end the evening and go home, at which point Weyman experienced her first-ever horrific bout of sleep paralysis.
“I felt like a man dressed in black came into my room, sat down next to me and injected me with a needle, making me unable to speak or scream or move,” she said. “I just lay there and made quiet moaning noises.”
Dr. Albert Ladenburg first isolated scopolamine in 1880.
Weiman’s body fortunately processed the drug by dawn and brought her back to reality. However, research into what she used led to a rude awakening-the “angel’s trumpet” flower she inhaled had an ominous history and is dangerously used to this day.
The “angel’s trumpet” is replete with belladonna alkaloids, including scopolamine, or “devil’s breath. While this drug is not completely useless and is used in motion sickness and nausea medications, some call scopolamine “the world’s scariest drug” – after all, its gruesome history of use in the past was only the beginning.
Doctors and government agencies alike rushed to the drug as soon as German scientist Albert Ladenburg isolated it in 1880. The term “truth serum” itself comes from the use of scopolamine in the 1920s, when authorities used the drug to interrogate prisoners. This continued during World War II, the Cold War, and kidnappings in modern times.
Dr. Miriam Gutierrez, a physician in Colombia, where criminals readily use the drug, says it is ideal for modern kidnappings and robberies. She says scopolamine essentially strips the victim of inhibitions and turns him into a zombie who, although able to move and speak, does not refuse orders.
Criminals use scopolamine by pouring it into victims’ drinks or simply blowing it in their faces.
Criminals simply extract this “devil’s breath” from the angel’s trumpet plant and turn it into a powder that can easily be slipped into drinks or taken as pills. It can even be blown in the victim’s face to achieve a cooperative effect. From being sexually assaulted to escorting victims to ATMs to rob them of cash, victims are helpless.
Fortunately for Raffaela Weiman and her friend, the weakened duo encountered no danger during their escapade. Nevertheless, she posted the video to Instagram, and her post on TikTok received 40,000 likes and nearly 700 shares, with her friends being the first to contact Weyman.
“We posted a video to Instagram of us sniffing a flower, and the next day we woke up to tons of responses from friends, ‘This is REALLY poisonous flower, are you okay!!!? We googled it and I read various articles about how it can cause paralysis and hallucinations.”
“I was completely shocked. As a flower lover, I feel like I learned my lesson: ‘Google it before touching or sniffing this foreign species … [and] stick to inhaling my music, not a random flower you find on the street.”


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Global IT provider SITA has been selected to provide key systems for the new international terminal at Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algeria.
The new terminal, which opened to the public in April 2019, is among the first airports in North Africa to use SITA’s Airport Management Solution, a suite of integrated software applications designed to manage airport operations from the terminal to the airfield.
Using Airport Management System also gives the airport operations team access to real-time data, enabling it to better anticipate, plan and control operations. This will give Algiers Airport a better overview of all activities across the new terminal, facilitating proactive and coordinated decision-making across the airport.
SITA has also installed more than 156 common-use check-in and boarding gates, a dozen self-service kiosks, a baggage reconciliation system, and more than 320 flight displays screens across the terminal.
Collaborating with SITA is intended to help Algiers Airport deliver the most efficient operation and passenger experience possible and to help the country achieve the strategic goal of enhancing its airport infrastructure and transforming its aviation sector.
The new Terminal 4 is expected to accommodate 10 million passengers per year, raising the airport’s overall capacity to 18 million passengers.


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For Sale: 1969 Shelby Trans Am Mustang Boss 302
First of 3 Kar Kraft Chassis
Prototype for 1969 Trans Am Mustangs
Ford Media Car
Shelby Team Car
Driven by Horst Kweck, Dan Gurney, and Peter Revson
Going into the 1969 season Mark Donohue’s #6 Sunoco Blue Camaro would be the car to beat. Ford’s answer to the Z/28 was the new ’69 Boss 302, and Ford financed two teams for 1969–Carroll Shelby’s with drivers Peter Revson, Horst Kwech, Sam Posey, and Dan Gurney and Bud Moore’s with drivers Parnelli Jones and George Follmer.
Kar Kraft built three cars for the 1969 season; this car chassis 9F02R-112073 was the prototype, test car and Ford media car. When Ford and Kar Kraft were done with the car it was given to the Shelby team. It did not appear until the fourth event of the season at Bridgehampton. It was raced in the remaining seven races of the championship with Horst Kweck as the primary driver and carried race # 2. Dan Gurney drove it at Kent and practiced with it at Sears Point. Peter Revson drove it at Laguna Seca finishing 4th overall for the car’s best result of the 1969 season.
It was the war between Ford and Chevy that made the ’69 Trans Am year legendary. The Shelby and Bud Moore-prepared Mustangs were fast and stout–the Boss 302 engine thrived at high speeds. The Mustangs stayed close to the Camaros in the manufacturers’ championship, even though they only won half as many races. They ended the year second, 64 points to 78.
1969 was Shelby’s last year as a Trans Am entrant. At the end of the year the car was sent to Bud Moore’s shop where it was used in the wind tunnel to test new front air dams and rear spoilers. It was updated to 1970 sheet metal, kept as a backup car, but not raced. It was then sold to John Gimbel of Dark Horse Racing who competed in the 1971 and 1972 Trans Am series. The car was returned to Bud Moore at the end of 1972 and then sold to Daher Racing from Guadalajara Mexico. Once again the car was returned to Moore who then sold it to Danny Moore (no relation). Danny won the SCCA National Championship with the car. Doc Rechnagel purchased the car in the mid 1980’s racing it in Oklahoma and Texas. Phil Gallant purchased the car and restored it back to its 1969 configuration in 2003.
During the restoration a huge amount of research was done on the car and many historic documents collected. Among those are the original Shelby files on each of the car’s races. Letters from Lew Spencer at Shelby attesting to the originality of the car. Contracts between Shelby, Revson, and Gurney for their services for the 1969 season. Engineering drawings from Kar Kraft and period photographs of the car in action. And much more.
The restoration was done to a very high concours standard with as many of the original parts retained as possible. Tony Oddo of T.O.E Performance Products built the engine, which produces 527hp with 420 ft lbs of torque. This car has been restored to period correct perfection. It is fully sorted and race ready. Of all the cars racing in the historic Trans Am group, this is with out a doubt one of the best. The attention to detail, and quality of the restoration is second to none.
For more information visit: www.canepa.com
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The Upi Multi Standing Frame incorporates an adjustable tray and activity bowl as standard. The knee supports are adjustable in all necessary planes to enable therapists to find the optimum position with little fuss. The base castors are designed to be locked either by hand or foot.
Colours available in royal blue, apple green, and red for upholstery depending on size.
The Upi Multi Standing Frame is a truly versatile product. Optional accessories for the Upi Multi Standing Frame include a head support unit, grab bar, a tray infill pad for safe play, thoracic infill panel to stop wandering fingers, extra-long upholstery, synthetic lambswool knee cup liners, and knee hyperextension straps.


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Oracle Corporation has decided to extend by two days its tender offer period for all outstanding shares of PeopleSoft following its failure to receive a sufficient number of share offers to complete the transaction. The new deadline expires at 8pm New York City time tomorrow.
Oracle took majority control of PeopleSoft last month following an 18-month long takeover struggle but it needs 90pc of outstanding shares to complete the acquisition. By the original 8pm Tuesday deadline PeopleSoft stockholders had tendered more than 357 million shares or approximately 89.4pc of PeopleSoft’s outstanding stock.
The US$26.50 a share offer received the backing of the PeopleSoft board.
The company said it may make extend the deadline for a second time if it had still not managed to secure the requisite number of shares but hoped that this would not be necessary.
Even while the takeover saga drags to a conclusion, Oracle as been laying the groundwork for the new organisation, shuffling the management team and even setting a launch date for the new entity. The company is planning a webcast for customers, partners and press on 18 January at which it will detail the vision for the newly merged organisation.
According to news reports, the company last week replaced two senior executives: executive vice-president for applications development Ron Wohl and executive vice-president for global support services Michael Rocha. They have been replaced by internal appointees John Wookey and Juergen Rottler, respectively.
The database giant has also made the first significant changes within PeopleSoft’s top management team. According to a 29 December regulatory filing, Oracle executives Chuck Philips and Safra Catz have been appointed in place of PeopleSoft co-president and chief financial officer, Kevin Parker and co-president Philip Wilmington.
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text: BACKGROUND: Extranodal (or extracapsular) extension (ENE) is an adverse prognostic factor in patients with head and neck cancers who undergo primary surgery. However, the significance of ENE in human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is not well established, and single-institution studies have not established that ENE predicts inferior outcome. The authors investigated the prognostic value of ENE in HPV-positive patients who underwent primary surgery and whether adjuvant chemoradiation improved overall survival (OS) compared with radiation alone in ENE-positive patients. METHODS: Patients who underwent primary surgery for pathologic T1 (pT1) through pT4 tumors, pathologic N1 (pN1) through pN3 lymph node status, HPV-positive OPSCC were identified in the National Cancer Data Base from 2010 through 2012. Features associated with ENE were analyzed. Univariable and multivariable Cox regression analyses identified predictors of OS. The effect of adjuvant treatment on OS in ENE-positive cohort was also evaluated. RESULTS: In total, 1043 patients met inclusion criteria, among whom 43.5% were ENE-positive. Of the ENE-positive patients who had treatment details available, 72% received concurrent chemoradiotherapy, 16% received radiotherapy, and 12% received no adjuvant treatment. After a median follow-up of 28.4 months, ENE was associated with worse 3-year OS (89.3% vs 93.6%; P =.01). On multivariable analysis that included involved lymph nodes, only ENE, lymphovascular invasion, pT3/pT4 tumors, and Charlson-Deyo score were associated with worse OS. Among ENE-positive patients, there was no difference in 3-year OS between those who received adjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy versus radiotherapy alone (89.6% vs 89.3%, respectively; P =.55). Propensity score-matched comparison revealed similar results. CONCLUSIONS: ENE is associated with inferior OS in patients with HPV-positive OPSCC. However, OS was not better with adjuvant chemoradiotherapy compared with radiotherapy alone in ENE-positive patients. The current findings support the need for prospective studies of adjuvant chemoradiation in HPV-positive patients with ENE. Cancer 2017;123:2762-72. © 2017 American Cancer Society.


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Digestive Health 101:
The Importance of Nutrition
Understanding the importance of digestive health is crucial for achieving and maintaining overall wellness. The digestive system plays a critical role in breaking down food and absorbing nutrients, and a healthy gut is essential for maintaining a strong immune system, promoting mental health, and supporting numerous other bodily functions. Therefore, it is essential to prioritize and invest in digestive health.
In this presentation, participants will learn about the key components of the digestive system and their functions. They will also discover the connection between diet and digestive health, exploring how the food they eat impacts their gut microbiome and overall well-being. The presentation will delve into the role of fiber and other nutrients in promoting healthy digestion and discuss practical strategies for improving dietary habits.
- What is the digestive system and how does it work?
- The role of nutrients in digestive health
- The impact of different types of food on digestive health
- Tips for maintaining a healthy digestive system through nutrition
- Common digestive issues and how nutrition can help alleviate them
- This presentation will include a combination of lectures and interactive activities to facilitate understanding and retention of the information.
- The presenter will be available to answer any questions that may arise throughout the presentation.
By the end of this session, participants will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the importance of digestive health and its relationship with nutrition. They will have learned about the key components of the digestive system and how the food they eat can impact their gut health and overall well-being.
Through exploring the role of fiber and other essential nutrients in promoting healthy digestion, participants will have acquired practical strategies for enhancing their dietary habits and optimizing their digestive health.

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When it comes to happy, successful couples in the Hip-Hop world, only a few stand as shining examples. There have been a lot of Hip-Hop hook-ups and a few marriages; however, not all of them last. Perhaps it is because of the glare of the cameras; perhaps it’s the constant criticism. But, it also may be due to the fact that men and women (even celebrities) often have a hard time understanding each other.
Dr. Ian Smith, a friend of this site, talked to AllHipHop.com about his new book, The Truth About Men: The Secret Side of the Opposite Sex. We hope that he sends a few autographed copies out to some of our favorite Hip-Hop girlfriends. As a matter of fact, let’s get him a walk-on role on “Love & Hip-Hop”.
AllHipHop.com: As it relates The Truth About Men… I tweeted, “Reading Dr. Ian’s new book, The Truth About Men, truth… men… isn’t that an oxymoron?”
Dr. Ian Smith: This is exactly why I wrote the book. The communication between us is really horrible and getting in the way of us having great relationships. In The Truth About Men, I’m saying things that guys want to say to their women but won’t say. Basically, these are the things your man actually wants you to know, but simply won’t tell you. Why? Because some of these things are uncomfortable, difficult to bring up, and embarrassing. Guys will discuss them with each other in a locker room or at a bar, but they don’t do it directly with their women.
This is what leads to poor communication and creates problems and tension in a relationship that can be avoided. Lots of guys are happy I wrote this book and are even buying it and sharing with their woman and saying, “What do you think about this part of the book?” It has become a great conversation starter.
AllHipHop.com: What will this book do for women who live by the idea that “All men are dogs” or in real ‘hood vernacular, “n*ggas ain’t sh*t.” ?
Dr. Ian Smith: This book will explain that men are not right a lot of the times, and that men have idiosyncrasies that don’t seem to make sense, but there are a lot of men who are not “dogs,” who are not interested in having multiple partners at once who are simply misunderstood. Women who read this book will better understand the core of their men and will gain a greater understanding of what motivates them in relationships. There will always be a percentage of men (and women) who are not desirable for a long-term relationship. This book can help you weed them out.
AllHipHop.com: No slight to Steve, but should woman really have to act like a lady, but think like a man?
Dr. Ian Smith: I think that men and women think a lot alike already in certain circumstances and not in others. Women and men do have common ground when it comes to wanting a healthy relationship, enjoying sex, and not wanting to be judged by someone else’s baggage that they bring to the relationship. But there are also areas where we don’t always see eye-to-eye, whether it’s how fast the relationship should progress physically, when is the right time to walk down the aisle, or issues surrounding physical intimacy. It’s not that women have to think like men, but my book says it matters a whole lot when women can better understand the way a man thinks. I also believe that men should also do a better job understanding the way women think.
AllHipHop.com: Was there a particular thing, person, or incident that motivated you to write this book?
Dr. Ian Smith: I have so many female friends who are fun, smart, attractive, and successful, and every time we get together they complain about not being able to find “Mr. Right.” I couldn’t understand why these women who in my opinion would make great partners, were continuously single. Then I realized that there were things guys were saying to them or doing to them that they were not understanding.
I started giving them advice to help them interpret these thing,s and suddenly a light bulb went off in their heads. They said to me that these were the answers they not only needed, but other women needed as well. They said that I should put all of these answers in a book, because lots of women across the country found themselves in a similar state of confusion and despair when it came to men.
AllHipHop.com: Did you worry for a second that people would think, Dr. Ian? The “Fat Smash Doctor”? What does HE know about relationships?
Dr. Ian Smith: Not at all. I wrote this book from a man’s perspective and based on lots of research. The book is full of data and studies and surveys that are quite surprising in many respects. Women who have read the book have written me and have said how they were happy to read the truth and to have some of the myths dispelled that they have been believing for a long time and had gotten in the way of thinking correctly about men.
Also, helping thousands and thousands of women lose weight over the years, I have been asked about relationships and men ad infinitum. Emotional issues with regard to relationships can play a major role in someone’s struggles with weight loss. I’ve given tons of insight to these women not just about calories and physical fitness, but what their man was thinking and why he wasn’t doing what they wanted him to do. Many of these women loved my answers and advice and encouraged me to compile it all in a book for others to enjoy.
AllHipHop.com: Is there a correlation between physical health and healthy relationships?
Dr. Ian Smith: To some degree. People who are into physical health tend to have the traits and perspective to help them have a healthy relationship. What it takes to keep up the physical is often part of what it takes to forge a good romantic relationship. Trust, perseverance, optimism, and goal-setting are just some of the common traits.
AllHipHop.com: In today’s age of technology, do you think that people tend to have a false sense of intimacy? By that I mean, texting and Facebook statuses require less of an investment than even a phone call does to build a relationship.
Dr. Ian Smith: I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the use of technology in relationships, as long as both parties agree to use it. The problem comes when one of the partners wants more telephone or in-person time, and the other keeps texting rather than investing more energy and time in other means of communication.
Women tend to complain about this more than men. I tell women that if they’re not okay with the amount of texting or FB’ing a guy is doing, let him know. If he doesn’t change, then he might not be the right fit. As much as I like new technology, I must say nothing beats a face-to-face, where you can look into someone’s eyes and touch the back of their hand. That’s just the old romantic in me that will never go away, regardless of how crazy exciting the technology becomes.
AllHipHop.com: Was there anything that you left out of the book? Something that you had second thoughts about adding?
Dr. Ian Smith: No. I put in all that I wanted for this book. I do, however, believe there could be a book two. That would center around the famous checklist that women have. Should you have one and if you do, when is it too long, and what are the right things to have on it?
AllHipHop.com: I noticed that you didn’t really talk about cheating. Why do men cheat?
Dr. Ian Smith: There’s no one answer. Why do women cheat? People have their reasons, and trying to generalize them, I think, trivializes some of the major reasons why infidelity occurs. There are lots of layers when it comes to this issue, and it should be its own book.
AllHipHop.com: In the era of the “hook-up” or the “jump-off,” is a relationship book still relevant for the Hip-Hop generation?
Dr. Ian Smith: More than ever. Most men don’t want long-term relationships with a “jump-off,” and most jump-offs don’t want to always be the other woman. While playing that role might be okay with a person in a short term situation, most women don’t want to spend the rest of their life as someone’s side dessert. They, too, want to be the entrée. This book will help women get a better grasp of this situation and open up to them the minds of men beyond their thoughts of physical desires. The Hip-Hop generation is searching for true love and healthy relationships just like any other generation. This is a universal desire, regardless of time or lifestyle differences.
Biba Adams is a Sr. Staff Writer and Book Editor of AllHipHop.com. Dr. Ian’s Fat Smash Diet book helped Biba lose 12 pounds. Follow her on Twitter (@BibatheDiva).
Dr. Ian Smith is a physician and author of eight books. He has appeared on “Celebrity Fit Club”, “The View”, and is a correspondent for NBC News. Follow him on Twitter (@doctoriansmith).

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