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FWP is happy to announce our investment in BlueNalu, a cell-based seafood company on a mission to revolutionize how humans consume seafood by producing seafood directly from cells. California-based BlueNalu is supported by a number of financial and strategic investors. Rage Capital led the round, and FWP co-invested alongside Agronomics, Lewis & Clark AgriFood, KBW Ventures, and Siddhi Capital, among others.
Currently, one of the largest transformational shifts is taking place in the way the world consumes animal-based protein. This food revolution has the potential to significantly disrupt the $1.4 trillion global meat, poultry, and seafood market. Cell-based, lab-grown, clean, or cultured meat is a technology that makes it possible to produce animal meat without requiring an animal.
The thought of meat grown in a lab seems unimaginable, however there are currently over 100 companies worldwide tirelessly working to get this “clean meat” on your plate — and investors have poured hundreds of millions of dollars to make it happen. Late last year, US-based Eat Just received regulatory approval to start selling its cell-cultured chicken bites in Singapore. This was a key milestone for the emerging industry, so expect many more to follow suit in 2021 and beyond.
Example of cell-based companies and product focus
Source: GFI custom Pitchbook analysis of cell-based meat companies
Before diving into BlueNalu and why FWP is so excited to be a part of the company’s journey, it is worth taking the time to explain exactly what cellular agriculture is, the paramount problem it solves from a meat and seafood perspective, why food poses one of the biggest threats to the planet, and why cellular agriculture can create a more sustainable food system.
In 1931 Winston Churchill wrote in an article titled ‘Fifty Years Hence’:
“[w]e shall escape the absurdity of growing a whole chicken in order to eat the breast or wing, by growing these parts separately under a suitable medium”. The future that Churchill envisioned almost a century ago has taken longer than anticipated, but is fast approaching.
The technology that underpins this concept is cellular agriculture, and to be more specific — cell culture. Cell culture ultimately provides a far more efficient and sustainable way to produce meat. Instead of having to raise a cow from birth and sending it to a slaughterhouse, lab-grown meat is created by taking the cells from an animal and growing them outside of the animal’s body — i.e. in vitro.
Not only is the finished product the same in terms of sensory and nutritional profile as conventional meat, but it is also able to preclude animal-borne illnesses and the bacteria people eat in meat today, which are a by-product of the unnatural practices used in industrial agriculture. In a 2017 Science article, MIT PhD Giorgia Guglielmi indicated that, “almost 80% of all antibiotics in the United States aren’t taken by people”, instead, “they’re given to cows, pigs, and chickens to make them grow more quickly or as a cheap alternative to keeping them healthy”.
To paint a simplified version of how cell culture technology works, the process involves:
1. Taking cells from the animal of interest.
2. Isolating those cells.
3. Placing the cells in a bioreactor with a growth medium for the cells to multiply. Growth medium is a liquid containing all essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, amino acids, etc. — essentially think of it as the replacement for blood. As the growth media diffuses into the cell, the cell will grow and divide. The cell line will then proliferate and become meat.
4. Through various technologies, companies end up shaping an entire cut of meat or fish into their desired product.
Mission Barns, a leading cell-based company, depicts the cell culture process and juxtaposes it to the life of a conventional pig in the diagram below.
Source: Mission Barns website
At first thought, this process may seem like it belongs in a different galaxy, however many of the products you eat today leverage the same technology. As strange as it may sound, yogurt, kombucha, alcohol, and milk all follow a similar process. Although this is still classified under the ‘cellular agriculture’ bucket, this technology is referred to as ‘fermentation’ (or acellular agriculture), and is something humans have been using for thousands of years, primarily in the form of fermented beverages.
By 2050, the planet will have approximately ten billion human mouths to feed and under current circumstances it remains unclear how this will be achieved. As the population continues to grow, so does the amount of land required to feed people. Population growth, coupled with rising income levels in emerging economies, especially China and India, is driving an increased demand for animal-based protein. This poses many problems. While the climate issues elicited by animal agriculture are not widely understood, we do know that the sector is among the greatest contributors to global warming, emitting more greenhouse gases (GHG) that all our cars, trucks, trains, and planes combined.
To feed these mouths, the global food system must improve its resource efficiency to ensure sustainable food production in the future. Livestock is the largest land-use sector on earth, and agricultural expansion comes largely at the expense of forests — valuable ecosystems that are integral to protecting biodiversity and climate change — to make way for crops and pasture. Seventy percent of global crop production is used to feed livestock; this is an extremely inefficient use of plant-protein that could otherwise be consumed by humans. Additionally, over half of the world’s most important natural resource, water, is used for global agriculture, and studies show that the amount of water use per kilogram of beef produced ranges from 27 to 200,000L. Runoff from fertilizers and manure also majorly disrupt lakes, rivers, and coastal ecosystems.
Moving more specifically to the seafood industry, the global appetite for seafood is greatly outpacing the ability of fish to reproduce. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO), consumption of seafood over the past 50 years has doubled and continues to rise, as incomes increase and consumers transition from meat to seafood diets for health reasons. In developed countries like the United States, seafood is largely imported (>90%) and the GHG emissions associated with transportation of seafood are significant. Not to mention, most of the fish consumed today contains mercury and microplastics which end up in our stomachs.
The UN FAO predicts that over 60% of the world’s fish stocks are fully fished, while 30% are overfished. This harmful level of overfishing also creates issues around bycatch, of which 20–25% of all sea creatures are victims, finding themselves discarded overboard, dead or dying. The large shipping vessels used to catch these fish often trawl the bottom of oceans and damage coral reefs. Although farmed fish account for half of the fish consumed by humans, wild fish stocks are still declining, and fish farms pose enormous environmental impacts and hazards to consumers’ health. It is predicted that a trillion fish are caught and killed every year, and after accounting for bycatch, nearly 500 wild sea animals are killed every year to feed one American.
While it would be lovely if the world could shift to a vegan or plant-based diet, it is easier said than done. History has proven public policy and education ineffective in influencing consumer diets. Consumers want to see a more sustainable solution but don’t want to compromise on taste or texture.
Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat introduced a new way to tackle the problem through a more subversive solution: creating products that compete successfully in the marketplace against conventional animal products in order to drive systemic change. Both these companies have been pioneers in the alternative protein sector, becoming multi-billion-dollar enterprises. However, the special texture of what makes meat meat is hard to replicate, and a truly identical made from plant-based ingredients has not been achieved.
Hence why cell-cultivation technology holds such promise, as it is actually real meat. It bypasses the slaughtering part while allowing consumers to eat in a more sustainable manner, without forcing compromise on taste and nutritional benefits. High marbled beef for dinner, free from antibiotics? Easy. Premium bluefin tuna fillet, mercury-free? Consider it done.
Given the enormous upside of this technology, you may be wondering why cell-based meat, poultry, and seafood products haven’t already made it into your local restaurant or supermarket. The first lab-grown beef burger was produced in 2013 and came with a price tag of $330,000. Cell cultivation technology has been around for almost thirty years; however, two factors not allowed it to penetrate the market:
1. Growth media remains astronomically expensive.
2. Producing meat and seafood at scale in industrial sized bioreactors has not been achieved.
Most of the R&D work has been completed in sub-scale bioreactors (<1,000L tanks) and the aim is to scale this to 250,000L tanks to produce animal-based protein at scale. After 30 years of trying to crack the code, the stars are now finally aligning, as companies are dropping prices of growth media precipitously and validating their technology in larger bioreactors.
BlueNalu is a leader in the cell-based sector and has made terrific progress since being established in 2018. Unlike meat cells, cells from fish were not routinely cultured in research labs. Protocols for these cell types were not readily available, thereby requiring significant levels of upfront capital to complete basic R&D. Today, BlueNalu has developed over 100 stable finfish muscle cell lines without the use of genetic engineering, which is a significant scientific feat. The company demonstrated the complexity of its product in December 2019, when investors and global partners were invited for a culinary experience to test BlueNalu’s Yellowtail Amberjack. The whole muscle fillet performed the same way as a conventional fish fillet in all cooking applications. It also proved itself to be a dynamic product, which can be cooked via direct heat, steaming, acidification, or frying.
Founders, Lou Cooperhouse (CEO) and Chris Dammann (CTO), have a combined 50 years’ experience in the sector and bring a wealth of knowledge in building companies, product strategy, cell and tissue culture, and molecular biology. Given their unique experience, they have managed to assemble a world-class team that brings extensive domain expertise across multiple sectors, hiring industry leaders in their respective categories. This is epitomized through the robust regulatory strategy BlueNalu is pursuing. The company is setting the standard for the cell-based sector in the US, working closely with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure full transparency.
BlueNalu possesses high levels of intellectual property and trade secrets, surrounding growth media, cryopreservation methods, production processes, cell cultures, and other technical areas that will serve as strong competitive moats. The company’s global approach has seen it set up joint venture partnerships within key markets where it will operate, which will be invaluable to distribution, supply chain procurement, go-to market, and navigating regulatory pathways. BlueNalu was one of the few companies FWP witnessed creating such strong partnerships.
Additionally, cell-based seafood exhibits several advantages over mammalian or avian cell culture. Cells grown in-vitro perform best when growing conditions mimic the natural environment conditions for that animal. In contrast to mammalian cell culture — typically conducted at 37 degrees Celsius — fish cell culture can be performed at appreciably lower temperatures — 4–24 degrees Celsius for saltwater species — resulting in lower-energy related costs. Fish naturally have a thin, sheet-like texture compared to terrestrial animals, which tend to form a more complex structure and marbling. Which makes it simpler to recreate a cell-based fish fillet through extrusion and layering methods. BlueNalu is initially targeting premium species, such as Bluefin tuna, which sells for over $35 per pound and presents an easier pathway to price parity than the products sold by other companies focusing on mammalian cell culture, which can be as low as $3–5 per pound.
The $60 million raised by BlueNalu will be used to open a pilot facility at almost 40,000-square-feet in San Diego, complete an FDA review, and release its first product to market — Mahi Mahi — in iconic restaurants throughout the US by year end, in limited supply.
Cell cultivation is a nascent sector and has many hurdles to overcome before companies can cultivate meat and seafood at industrial scale. Even once cultivated products have entered the market, consumer adoption will take time. After all, the car took 13 years to become mainstream over the horse. Cell culture most likely will not cut out the need for the traditional meat industry. Instead, FWP sees a future where traditional meat, plant-based meat, and cell-based meat compete against each other. The world has reached a pivotal moment where we face unprecedented challenges to food security and the preservation of our environment, and cell culture holds the keys to dramatically reducing our environmental footprint and feeding the planet sustainably.
If the industry continues to move forward at the same trajectory, you may see BlueNalu’s lab-grown tuna on your plate sooner than you think.
Investment Analyst, Hamish Baillieu


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The Pokémon Company International has announced that Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will launch on Saturday, October 12, 2013 for the Nintendo 3DS.
Sylveon, a fairy-type Pokémon and two additional Pokémon, Noivern and Vivillon, have been revealed as new additions to the game. According to the Pokémon Company, the Fairy-type Sylveon is an Intertwining Pokémon that can manipulate its ribbonlike feelers at will and can emit aura that can calm both people and other Pokémon. Sylveon can learn Moonblast which calls on the power of the moon to attack an its opponent.
Bug- and Flying-type Pokémon Vivillon is the third new addition to the game. Vivillon can learn Struggle Bug, a Bug-type move that lowers the Special Attack of any opposing Pokémon it hits, so the move not only causes damage but also reduces the damage inflicted on Vivillon from certain moves during battle.
The Sound Wave Pokémon Noivern is a Flying- and Dragon-type Pokémon that is extremely combative and will attack anything that wanders too close to it. Its Normal-type move Boomburst emits an explosive sound wave that attacks all surrounding Pokémon but also strikes nearby allies.
Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will allow players to interact with their Pokémon in a new way in Pokémon-Amie, which utilizes the Nintendo 3DS system’s Touch Screen. Playing and interacting with Pokémon that are in your team by using the Nintendo 3DS system’s Touch Screen will build a stronger bond with them. Building this special bond will help in future battles.
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Short, R. B. 1962. Two new dicyemid mesozoans from the Gulf of Mexico. Tulane Studies in Zoology 9: 101–111.
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We are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all of our students so they can learn in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. We expect all our students to treat each other with respect and to celebrate difference.
Southchurch High School believes that:
- Bullying is undesirable and unacceptable.
- Bullying is a problem to which solutions can be found.
- Seeking help and openness are regarded as signs of strength not weakness.
- All members of our community will be listened to and taken seriously.
- Everyone has the right to enjoy and achieve in an atmosphere that is free from fear.
- All of us have a responsibility to ensure that we do not abuse or bully others.
- Young people should talk to an adult if they are worried about bullying and have a right to expect that their concerns will be listened to and treated seriously.
- Children and young people should be involved in decision making about matters that concern them.
- We all have a duty to work together to protect vulnerable individuals from bullying and other forms of abuse.
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I was lucky enough to get an ARC of Blue, and since he was my favourite bit of Redemption, I was eager to see what he’d been up to (and catch up with Noelle too, I suppose).
That massive lust-crush Blue developed on Red through Redemption hasn’t gone away, and he’s as protective as ever. I liked that Ivory Quinn moved the focus away from Noelle for this book, though of course she is still a main character. Noelle’s life had settled down for a while, but now there’s a film crew trying to make a documentary about BDSM! This adds another level of annoyance for everybody, because even though Noelle is keen to help people understand the realities of scenes and sessions, and the whole… Read more
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I read this book tonight in one sitting. I could not stop reading it.
Sage and her friends have the same problems as everyone else with the added hassle of being magic users in a world full of "norms". It is part Harry Potter, part Malory Towers and very easy to read.
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Cbd For Dogs Inflammation – How much CBD should provide animal owners? There is no scientific data to suggest that CBD needs to be avoided when offering your pet medical supplements.
When utilized topically on a pet, little amounts of CBD can be really beneficial. A percentage of CBD can serve as an anti-spasm and anti-anxiety medication. When CBD is utilized in low dosages, it is also efficient in dealing with anxiety, anxiety, epilepsy and insomnia. If you choose to use little amounts of CBD, make sure you talk to your veterinarian. Since some canines are delicate or may have a reaction to CBD when they are taking a greater dosage, this is very essential.
If they are weak, it is essential that you do not provide your dog ‘s CBD oil. Some pet dogs have a predisposition to illnesses such as epilepsy, which means that CBD can neutralize the impact of epilepsy medicines. Prior to including CBD to their diet plan, talk to your vet. If you decide to give your canine percentages of CBD oil, do not feed it to them every day. It can end up being routine forming over time.
In adult people, there can be many various prospective side results with CBD, depending on the dosage taken and frequency of consumption. In people, high dosages of CBD have actually been known to result in a negative side result known as “Cannabidil dependence “.
Like humans, a lot of pets do not like the taste of CBD oil. For that reason, when selecting an excellent quality pet oil, select a brand name that utilizes fish or grease instead of CBD. Fish and veggie oils are much less bitter and do not change the pet ‘s regular taste of food. Also, some pet oils include smaller amounts of CBD than others, however this is typically not obvious to the pet dog. With this kind of oil, there will be no requirement to keep track of day-to-day dose quantities.
There are also some prospective negatives to CBD for pets. When pet dogs consume big amounts of these oils, they may establish kidney stones, which are similar to calcarea carbonica. This condition can be very harmful, so it is highly advised that kidney stones are kept track of and dealt with. In addition, CBD may increase your pets blood pressure, which can result in cardiac arrest. If you observe any indications of these symptoms in your canine, talk with your veterinarian instantly.
Lots of people choose to provide CBD for pet dogs Terpenes rather. Research has actually shown that Terpenes has a greater affect on pet dogs than CBD. Because both Terpenes and CBD have anti-anxiety and sedative results, your animal will likely sleep better and be more relaxed. If your canine is detected with a form of arthritis, this is particularly essential. As an outcome, your pet will have the ability to ease their pain, get some short-term convenience, and be back to their best self in no time.
In addition to the health benefits of utilizing CBD for pets, scientific information supports using this compound for treating some serious medical conditions. Particularly, there is clinical information that supports the use of CBD for the treatment of seizures. There are two kinds of seizures known as secondary and primary. In the primary seizure type, CBD works because it has the ability to manage muscle convulsions and keep them from occurring. In the secondary type, called the secondary one, CBD is ineffective since it does not affect the electrical systems of the brain.
There is no scientific data to suggest that CBD needs to be avoided when providing your pet dog medicinal supplements. Small quantities of CBD can be extremely useful when used topically on a pet. It is crucial that you do not offer your canine ‘s CBD oil if they are weak. If you decide to provide your canine little quantities of CBD oil, do not feed it to them every day. Numerous individuals choose to offer CBD for pet dogs Terpenes instead. Cbd For Dogs Inflammation

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In the modern age, berries are available year-round. Pregnant women are encouraged to incorporate more fruits like berries into their diet because they contain multiple vitamins and essential fiber that aid digestion and promote overall health. However, berries can get boring. They’re great plain and versatile to add to salads, yogurt, muffins, or breads. However, I have found a way that not only intensifies their flavors but also prolongs how long they can last in the refrigerator. Plus, it makes them the perfect healthy alternative to use as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal, smoothies, or on their own as a snack or dessert. The possibilities– for berries– are endless!
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- Clean the berries with cold water and pat dry. (If using strawberries, cut or hull the berries.)
- Add the sugar, and toss to coat.
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The many benefits of marijuana come from the busy substances seen in this shrub. When dried up and smoked, these vegetation are said to contain the exact therapeutic homes which are in the gas extracted from the stems with the place. Nonetheless, these are generally not the sole materials present in this marijuana. In truth, you will find over 100 various chemicals that make up this valuable type of treatment. It can ease pain. That is the adhering to article will target the two prime advantages of using marijuana.
One of the primary advantages of marijuana. Many people who encounter ache from a variety of disorders go for marijuana due to the usefulness at eliminating soreness. The exact outcomes of nccih (the chemical like name for the plant’s active component) fluctuate somewhat based on the quantity of the prescription drug made use of, the strength with the substance, as well as individual’s body system chemistry. It can are an excellent normal hunger controller,. That may be but regardless of volume is needed, medical experts totally agree that this highly effective relief of pain that marijuana delivers is just about the most important explanation why persons work with the natural herb to help you because of their problems.
One more of the numerous great things about marijuana. Considering that your body usually can not wear out certain materials obtained in weed such as the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), some scientific study has concluded that it may behave like a hunger controller. This may be notably helpful to folks troubled with going on a diet complications or these trying to lose weight.
There were also most women who swear by the health advantages of cannabis. For women who are pregnant, you will discover a marked decrease in nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. This reducing of nausea will make the usage of cannabis during pregnancy safe for most females. Nonetheless, the health advantages of cannabis fail to cease there!
Furthermore the health-related primary advantages of cannabis go beyond having a baby and birth, on the other hand! Considering that the busy chemical substance in marijuana is also the primary compound in THC, that is seen to effectively kill many forms of cancer tissue without negative negative effects, medical professionals are promoting the utilization of the marijuana vegetation for treating numerous health conditions. Two of the more popular ailments cured with this grow are tumors and recurring discomfort. The two of these situations may be treatable effectively utilizing healing cannabis. Two particular parts in which medical marijuana is frequently suggested are glaucoma and Aids/Supports.
One of the better examples of the advantages of marijuana is malignancy solution. This vegetation is very effective in fighting malignant cancers in the human body. It is especially efficient at killing intense cancer body cells, but it surely has also been found to work in blocking the development of cancerous tumors in the body. Several of the health cannabis concentrated amounts have been proved to include anti-inflammatory qualities which can be valuable in healing these types of disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain. Some stresses of healthcare marijuana are even getting suggested to help lessen queasiness and help the desire for foods in these health concerns like chemotherapy sufferers.
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2021 Jeep Gladiator Hennessey Maximus Upgrade, Specs, and Release Date. The brand-new Jeep Gladiator pickup truck is coming to the markets. It will arrive in numerous trim levels and configurations. If you find regular model not aggressive enough, the 2021 Jeep Gladiator Hennessey Maximus is the answer you’re looking for. Jeep showcased this model at the SEMA show, and the first reports are more than promising.
Gladiator Maximus will generate a lot of power thanks to Hennessey’s tuner. Normally, the price will be far from affordable. However, if you want to buy an extremely powerful pickup truck that looks premium and aggressive, you’ll have to pay a lot of money.
2021 Jeep Gladiator Hennessey Maximus Design
The upcoming 2021 Jeep Gladiator Hennessey Maximus is an off-road pickup truck. Hennessey did a great job in delivering the right design that looks both upright and aggressive. The tuning company already did something similar with the VelociRaptor model. Gladiator wears similar styling cues, starting with a larger steel bumper. LED headlights and taillights are available. The headlights are fitted up with the “Maximus” carved letterings.
The front fascia and complete pickup are looking beefed up over the regular Gladiator model. The heavy-duty off-road axles are changed, both on front and rear driveshafts. This off-road pickup truck will deploy a King off-road suspension that provides an additional six-inches of ride height. Lastly, Hennessey will offer aluminum wheels, off-road tires, new running boards and Dana’s front and rear differentials.
The situation is less drastic inside the cabin. However, some changes are visible at first glance. The 2021 Jeep Gladiator Hennessey Maximus comes with unique seats stitched with the company’s embroidery. Leather upholstery is standard, and it provides a high level of comfort.
Moreover, some shapes inside the cabin are slightly different. Numerous badges are all over the interior and Hennessey did a great job in delivering more upscale pickup truck that looks modern, simple and premium.
2021 Jeep Gladiator Hennessey Maximus Powertrain
The forthcoming 2021 Jeep Gladiator Hennessey Maximus is a beast when it comes to performance. This off-road pickup truck will get impressive power figures thanks to the Hennessey’s tuning. Of course, the credit goes to Hellcat powertrain that will produce 1000 horsepower and 933 lb-ft of torque. A 6.2-liter V8 is the only available engine, and its nickname is “Maximus.”.
Even the Gladiator name works fine, but Maximus is the more appropriate, in our opinion. The engine is paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission and pickup will introduce a couple of more changes. The new fuel system is installed, along with the wiring harnesses, stainless-steel exhaust system and new radiator.
Price and Release Date
This off-road pickup truck has been introduced this November at the SEMA show. First impressions were more than positive. However, everything comes with the right price, and 2021 Jeep Gladiator Hennessey Maximus is no exception. This model will cost $225,000, which is a lot of money.
If you want a truck with such incredible power, you’ll have to open up your pockets. The pickup will go on sale at some point in 2020, and its sales are limited. Whatsoever, in the first year of production, only 24 models will become available.


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As students matriculate back to the DU campus, The Princeton Review released its annual college reviews yesterday. The review does not ‘rank’ universities but rather identifies strengths and captures student feedback. Students were positively quoted regarding academic curriculum, rigor, and quality of faculty. Students spoke positively about the on-campus learning environment, club sports, and social engagement. All this while touting the City of Denver, access to the arts and proximity to the Rockies, and skiing. The upbeat reviews couldn’t have come at a better time as DU continues to grapple with the realities, risks, and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
DU ranked well in a number of areas such as Best Athletic Facilities (#15), College City Gets High Marks (#14), Best College Library (#4), Most Popular Study Abroad Program (#3) and Election, What Election? (2).
Interestingly, DU ranked in the bottom five for political engagement (Election, What Election?) for a second consecutive year. Assuming this is an accurate metric, this might indicate that the environment on campus is not exactly welcoming to political discourse, something we have suspected for years now.
Nonetheless, it is always positive to hear that DU students are pleased with their experience at DU and appreciate the value.
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Ancient drawings painted on the stone cliffs along the shores of Lake Superior tell the stories of generations Ojibwe. These magical hand drawn paintings date back between 150 and 400 years ago. Dramatically rising straight out of Lake Superior is Agawa Rock where red ochre figures painted on the stone to record the stories of generations of Ojibwe. Agawa Rock Pictographs in Lake Superior Provincial Park is an absolute must see whether you are passing through Lake Superior or stopping in for a few nights.
Getting to the Agawa Rock Pictographs in Lake Superior Provincial Park
Located about a ten minute drive north of the Agawa Bay Campground in Lake Superior Provincial Park there are signs that are well marked on the highway make a left turn into the parking lot. From the parking lot the Pictograph trail is not a long one but the ground is not even so ensure you are wearing proper hiking footwear. As you wind down the path you pass through different geological formations which are all worth stopping to take a look at. After crossing though eroded diabase dyes and large broken boulders you arrive at the stone shelf that slopes into the crystal clear waters of Lake Superior underneath the towering cliff that is home to the pictographs.
The History of the Agawa Rock Pictographs in Lake Superior Provincial Park
Agawa Rock is a sacred and spiritual site for the Objibwe that tells stories of celebration, great events and triumphs as well as religious and ceremonial purposes. It is thought that some of the drawings could have been drawn to represent the different Ojibwe Clans or possibly following a vision quest that was often done to obtain help from the spirits when things became dire. The drawings were believed to be done during the Spring and Summer months. Although the exact age of the drawings are unknown the images we see today tell the stories of generations of Ojibwe. Historians believe this is true and reinforced by the variations of styles of painting and subject matter drawn. The red ochre paint has proven it can stand the test of time and the harsh weather conditions of Lake Superior but the paintings are nevertheless fading and perishing as time wears on. The sun, wind, waves, ice and human touch are causing them to disappear.
Things to Note When Visiting the Agawa Rock Pictographs in Lake Superior Provincial Park
If Lake Superior is wavy or there is a strong wind coming off the lake it could cause for very unsafe conditions to visit the paintings. The sloping rock that drops straight off into the very cold Lake Superior is already a small steep crossing on the day with best conditions, when the waves begin to lap up onto stone conditions become very slippery and dangerous. The Visitor Centre is the best place to check in to see the conditions of the Lake before you head out.
Please do not touch the pictographs! As a lover of history and want to see things preserved for many generations to come it breaks my heart when I see people rubbing their hands on these red ochre paintings. They already have to battle Lake Superiors ever changing weather conditions but to touch them makes it even worse. Ontario Parks suggest that touching the paintings damages their surfaces and will ultimately make them disappear faster.
If Lake Superior is calm and the waves are not lapping up onto the rock the best way to cross the rocks is actually in your barefeet. The rocks are becoming slippery from the amount of shoes that are crossing it every year and barefoot really seemed to give us a better grip. Nicole started the crossing in her hiking boots and found it much easier to cross in barefeet.
Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
The short trip to Agawa Bay Pictographs in Lake Superior Provincial Park was well worth the rocky hike up and down boulders to this beautiful sacred site filled with history and mystery.
To see more of our photos from our visit too the Agawa Bay Pictographs in Lake Superior Provincial Park make sure to check out our photo guide here!

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text: News Treehugger Voices Good Luck Finding Maine's Katahdin Woods and Waters; The Governor Has Banned Signs and Directions. By Lloyd Alter Design Editor University of Toronto Lloyd Alter is Design Editor for Treehugger and teaches Sustainable Design at Ryerson University in Toronto. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Lloyd Alter Updated February 24, 2021 Screen capture. katahdin woods and waters Share Twitter Pinterest Email News Environment Business & Policy Science Animals Home & Design Current Events Treehugger Voices National monuments are under attack by the current President, but one would think that the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine would be safe. It was private land assembled by Roxanne Quimby, who made zillions out of Burt’s Bees. She donated the land (worth $60 million) to the government along with $ 20 million to support it. Who could possibly be against such a thing? According to Edward Helmore writing in the Guardian, the Governor of Maine, Paul LePage. Supposedly the problem is that it takes land away from the forestry industry, even though it was bought from forestry companies who had already logged it out. The President made a big deal of it while campaigning; according to the Portland Press Herald: Trump railed against Obama’s creation of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument during a campaign stop in Bangor on Oct. 15. Speaking to a fired-up crowd of more than 3,500, Trump accused Obama of making the designation with “no consideration” for local concerns, impacts on the forestry industry or opposition from lawmakers. Trump pledged that, under his administration “we’re going to protect the right of people and the people of Maine to use their own land.” Except that is exactly what the owner, Roxanne Quimby, was doing: using her own land the way she wanted to.Now LePage is using his power to ensure that there are no signs, no directions, no information on how to get there. Lucas St Clair, whose family acquired the land using the Burt’s Bees fortune, told the Guardian that the governor’s refusal to erect signs was “spiteful and destructive”. “It’s one of the most irresponsible things he could do for the region,” St Clair added. “To place signs to show the way to the national monument is a simple thing. It could even be [done with] private money. But he has refused to allow that to happen. It’s a sophomoric and petty way to behave.” And in the age of google maps, probably useless. And even people who were against it being declared a monument are upset. Jon Ellis, a local business owner, said LePage was out of step. “To my knowledge, Governor LePage has never even set foot [here] and yet he insults our region by calling it a ‘mosquito area’,” Ellis said in a statement reported by the Associated Press. “The monument has brought new energy to our towns and helped unify the region.” © Pat Bagley We have noted previously how parks and national monuments are huge economic draws, tourist attractions and job creators. Yet out of spite, this one may be lost, even though it will be probably decades before it can be logged again. And given who the President and the Secretary of the Interior are, we can expect the worst.


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Can a non profit profit in revenue?
There’s a BIG myth that states, “nonprofit organizations cannot profit, and the services and products of a nonprofit organization are supposed to be free or underpriced.” Lets clarify the facts. There are several multi-million dollar nonprofit organizations that profit greatly, and can be beneficial to the organization accomplishment of its mission. Cash flow keeps an organization alive, whether it’s a for-profit or nonprofit. The non profit organization must be sure to use its profits for the organizational expenses such as operation cost etc… However the organization cannot use the extra money to benefit the officers, directors or employees of the organization.
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Touristic highlights of Montblanc on a Private half day tour with a local
The medieval walled town of Montblanc has several attractions worth visiting as part of a day trip. There are also several Gothic and Romanesque monuments to see throughout the town. This town is also a part of a bigger exploration of the Cistercian Route — UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you filled with offbeat sightseeing, visitng local popular hangout places and trying the local food & drinks. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the rich Spanish culture.


Gordon Beckham hit a pair of homers and drove in three as the White Sox won their ninth straight game, 7-4, over the Mariners. Adam Dunn also clubbed a solo homer while Alejandro De Aza roped a two-run single for Chicago. Jake Peavy allowed two runs in six-and-a-third innings but it was Jesse Crain who picked up the win after blowing a save. Addison Reed notched his seventh save in the victory. Kyle Seager hit a two-run homer and added an RBI single for Seattle, which had its two-game winning streak ended. Shawn Kelley gave up three unearned runs in one inning of relief work to suffer the loss.


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When it came to this President Bush guy, I had what I liked to refer to as a, “unsure contradictory ambivalent love-hate” relationship with him. I mean, I really disliked him with a pseudo-passion. But now, I can see the error of my ways. I can now see why all those good folks in the USA just love the man. I love how he stands up for America and American values. He’s a “can do” kind of guy. I like that. So do most Americans.
Take for example, how he single-handedly rescued one of his own body-guards from a mle in Chile! Kind of like a scene from Rocky! George was just like Captain America! Or some super-hero!
“Watch out! Don’t get his blood boiling or he might turn into the….Mighty Hulk!”
“Me no like guardman no get in!” Thump! Thump! Thump!
Artists rendition of Mr. & Mrs. American President
Never mind the fact that actually George Bush did not “jump into the fray and wrestle his bodyguard to safety,” like it was reported in the US mass media. That’s not what happened. I saw it — you saw it too.
What happened was is that after Bush had already entered the building with Mrs. Bush, and the doors had closed, his bodyguard was stopped from entering — maybe he didn’t have a “Guest-Pass." So a fight broke out outside of the building as he tried to gate-crash.
It was kind of like when someone tries to crash a party when they are not invited or someone tries to get into a rock concert when their name is not on the guest list — the bouncers will throw them out. That’s their job.
Bush lands a crisp right hand upper-cut to the jaw of a Chilean cop.
When his bodyguard couldn’t get in the door, Bush — who was already inside — went back to the door, opened it, and was blocked from going out by the backs of some huge Chilean police — maybe Bush couldn’t go back out because his hand wasn’t stamped or something. The only thing Bush did do to “rescue” his guy was point his finger at him and yell something like:
“Let him in. He’s on the ‘Guest List.'”
That’s what happened. Everyone saw it, but the America newspapers proclaimed: “George Kicks Chilean Butt!” Right on! Don’t take no gruff from those Mexicans! These are the kinds of headlines that America wants to see. It’s these kinds of headlines that sell more newspapers.
Sorry if I burst your bubble.
But let’s not let our communist tendencies poo-poo the efforts of the mass media simply because they want to sell more newspapers. No! We must retain, in-spite of everything, our clear-headed thinking: Thank God president Bush was re-elected president in a fair and free election. We’d certainly hate to have some problems like they are having in the Ukraine with their corrupt, so-called “Democratic” political system.
Aren’t those Ukrainians just miserable? I mean, just how hard could it be to have a fair election? Those infantile Slavs think their election was stolen, so they actually have the gall to hold protests and massive rallies around their own government office buildings!? Those undomesticated savages.
Thank God that Americans are more well-mannered and trained so that if the government does do “their business” on the living room rug, you don’t see Americans tugging and pulling on their choke-collar in protest and getting shot at and killed in some useless demonstration against their benevolent and loving protector. No siree! America is the Land of the Brave and the Home of the Free. Just keep eating the Alpo and repeating the mantra so you don’t you ever forget that.
As for me, I can now, finally, see the light. Yes. I agree with the War on Terror! I know I might be a little slow in getting on the bus, like a lot of you folks in the good old USA, but now I find myself in complete agreement with the federal government and president George W. Bush. What took me so long? Perhaps it is due to some brain damage I suffered from smoking too much dope in college… I can’t remember.
You see, George has a plan. Why he unveiled some of it in Colombia “under a security web of warplanes, ships and 15,000 troops. There, President George praised Colombia’s battle against drugs and Marxist guerrillas Monday and pledged to keep U.S. aid flowing so ‘this courageous nation can win its war against narcoterrorists.'”
Catch that? “Narcoterrorists.” Well, that has sold it for me right there. I’m in. And since we all love George so much, you get to join with me and pick up the tab on this $3.3 billion dollar clarion call to arms. The plan is called “Operation Colombia,” and while it has failed to keep cocaine off American streets, it is a smash success!
Of course there are some people — probably stoners — who will protest this move (look to see if their eyes are pinkish) but who cares about stoners anyway? And you don’t really have to worry about them getting organized and doing anything about it anyhow. Why? Because they’re stoned, that’s why — and they can’t remember what it was that they were doing!
Of course, Colombia’s President Alvaro Uribe, said something along the lines of:
“Si, senor! Muchos gracias for the $3.3 billion dollars. But I’m afraid we are going to run out of money next year if you don’t give us more. Mas grande, senor!”
Let’s just over-look the fact that your federal government was about to run out of money on December 3rd, and had to pass a “Stop-gap” bill on November 20th to keep it going. Hey! Don’t be so selfish! Your government needs to buy Christmas presents too — and not crummy stuff like you and I buy. Nope, they have what they call “constituents." Those are the folks who deserve special presents and favors like 28-foot sport-fishing yachts, mink coats, or a matching color 12-set of Hell-fire missiles.
I think president George summed it up succinctly and in perfect English so that even average America can understand:
“This legislation is in keeping with my goal to further strengthen the economy by cutting the budget deficit in half over five years.”
See? He’s going to cut the deficit by spending more money. I just wish I made more money so that I could help you folks in the States pay more money so that you could pay less money too.
But I digress. Back to the narcoterrorists deal. I just love this part. Why? Well, think about it: The world changed on 9/11. The terrorists are everywhere. Now you are either with us or you are against us.
People who are terrorists or people who aid and shelter terrorists are considered the same: Bad scum or Arabs. And since they are bad scum, they have no rights. They are all enemy combatants. The glorious government of the USA can take away their citizenship, never allow them to meet a lawyer; never charge them with any crimes; and hold them incommunicado until the cows come home and they get what they deserve. Right?
Well, now we have narcoterrorists and I’m all for it. Count me in. Let’s keep in mind that anyone who even supports terrorists are the same as terrorists — that means if we have narcoterrorists then anyone who traffics, deals, or does drugs is a terrorist. Sounds good to me. Lock them all up, I say. Dope smoking stoners. I hate them — especially a guy named Mike Smith who still owes me $25 for a baggie I sold him over 24 years ago!
This is the part that is just genius on the part of President George: The day we start treating the druggies and stoners the same as the terrorists is the day we can eradicate drug-abuse in America forever!
I think that anyone who has ever smoked, held a joint, passed a joint (even if they didn’t inhale) are all a part of this insidious web of worldwide narcoterrorists that must be destroyed in order for free peoples everywhere to succeed with freedom and they should be arrested immediately and shipped to Guantanamo.
Congressional members pose for the camera — current whereabouts unknown.
Yes, this means that I may lose more than a few friends and family members — as well as 3/4 of the US congress and President Bush’s entire cabinet too (excepting Condi Rice, I can tell she’s too much of a bitty to ever get stoned. Drink vinegar? Yes. Get stoned? No) — but I’m willing to take the risk. After all what is a man if he don’t stand up for his beliefs and what is right? Hell, I might even be arrested — but I won’t — as people who previously voluntarily put themselves into drug rehab will be pardoned. But isn’t having your own son or daughter put into chains and shackles and thrown in some dark box somewhere with no food or water worth it for the betterment of the common good? Isn’t America and American freedom worth fighting this drug scourge and destroying it once and for all?
Now once again I can hear some of you stoners saying that, “Marijuana is not a narcotic!” Well, neither is cocaine. So what’s your point? Everyone knows that marijuana smoking leads to heavy drug abuse and causes an increase in crime, homosexuality, prostitution, and pay-per-view TV.
So what’s the down-side to the argument, you may ask? Well, I can tell you from experience that marijuana causes the “munchies." And if my hunch is correct, the munchies lead to obesity. Obesity is ugly because it is fat. It should be eradicated. Ice cream and chocolate manufacturers will protest, but I say lock them up too!
And you who are reading this know that I’m right in your heart, don’t you? Is there any single one of us who doesn’t want to lose weight and lose weight quickly? Wouldn’t you love to have abs of steel like they show on TV? I know I could do with trimming off a few pounds.
Let’s face it: There is nothing more disgusting and pitiful than a fat, disgusting, brain damaged, stoner — especially one who owes me $25!
Trust me here. Don’t let this happen to you. President George and I know from intimate, intense, soul-searching, personal experience — as well as some very bad acid trips: Drugs do cause brain damage.

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The HP mt40 has a better storage medium than most similar spec notebook PCs that are a comparable age to it. This laptop has an SSD storage media, whereas most comparable spec notebook PCs that were released more than two years ago have an HDD storage media. Solid State Drives (SSD) store data in semiconductors on a circuit board rather than using magnetic or optical media. Solid State Drives have no moving parts which makes them very fast and reliable.
This laptop's storage medium (SSD) is in fact the best storage medium across all notebook PCs of a comparable age and type to the mt40.
The worst storage medium amongst similar types of laptop is HDD.


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Performer, author, and storyteller Joél Leon returns to the Metta Hour Podcast for Episode 183.
Born and raised in the Bronx, Joél writes and tells stories for Black people. Specializing in moderating and leading conversations surrounding race, masculinity, mental health, creativity, and the performing arts, with love at the center of his work and purpose. He is the author of “Book About Things I Will Tell My Daughter” and “God Wears Durags, Too.” His TED talk on healthy co-parenting has been viewed over 1.5M times.
In this conversation, Joél and Sharon discuss:
- Joél’s new spoken word album, “Soundtrack To a Riot”
- Contemplations on death and aging
- Making space for multiple things to be true
- The necessity of communion and community
- Navigating mental health during COVID
- The role of teaching and seeing others
- The power of languaging
- The importance of inner and outer space
- The dissonance of systemic injustice and heartful living
- How context and nuance matter
- Sitting with not knowing
- Connecting to the awe in everyday life
- The need for repetition in learning
- Writing the story that scares you
The episode closes with Joél leading a guided reflection. To learn more about Joel’s work, you can visit his website or listen to his first appearance on the Metta Hour Podcast on August 24, 2020, released as part of the Real Change Series.
Capturing Energy into Spoken Word
Joél Leon and Sharon Salzberg begin by talking about Joél’s new spoken word album, Soundtrack to a Riot. Joél said that while most of his inspiration came from the recent turmoil in our country, the whole project really took him 38 years to complete. Writing and recording was a long practice of putting his thoughts into a poetic framework, feeling like he had a story, and wanting to actually tell his story. His goal with Soundtrack to a Riot was to capture the energy that precedes a riot, is within a riot, and the aftermath of a riot.
“No two people, no two experiences or stories are alike. When we leave room for our imaginations to play, we also leave room for those people, for those experiences, for those stories to not be pigeon-holed or bogged down by our expectations of what we think they should be.” – Joél Leon
For more on the importance of poetic arts tune into the Jack Kornfield podcast Ep. 20: Poetry and Beauty
Shifting into Openness (16:41)
Sharon and Joél discuss the pandemic and how it brought on depression and isolation for many. Joél shares his struggles throughout the pandemic before they move into discussing what qualities can open our hearts after such an isolating experience. For Joél, a key component to his healing was a sense of community. Community is a concept that we may not think of as integral to our health, but being able to connect with other humans is truly a necessary experience of survival. Sharon discusses empathy and inspiration. Inspiration is important because it reminds us that the world is beautiful and we are alive. Having an interest in other people’s stories and inspirations is empathy and from there we can have a shared experience.
“We feel trapped; we feel small; we feel incapable, and then something happens or we start to strengthen, like gratitude or something like that. And then we feel more open; we feel more connected, and we also have a sense of inner strength.” – Sharon Salzberg
Are you interested in learning more about how to overcome the separateness brought on by the pandemic? Check out Ep. 67 of Healing at the Edge: From Separation to Connection
A Reminder For Us All (46:50)
It is so easy to forget that every day we are blessed to be alive. No one knows how much time we have left. Joél feels that part of his mission is to remind people of this. When we are living with this knowledge in our hearts and at the forefront of our minds, we can appreciate each moment. Even the mundane can become beautiful when we remember we are alive and only for a limited time. We have to honor each moment of our journey in totality – then, everything becomes extraordinary. As Joél says:
“We are living, walking, breathing miracles”. – Joél Leon

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This chapter both explains the concepts of sex and gender and discusses why and how sex and gender matter to public health. It describes and broadly examines the ways in which sex and gender interact with other determinants of health and how they influence health behaviours and outcomes. In addition, this chapter identifies sex- and gender-based analysis SGBA as a tool to help researchers, policy makers and program advisors understand and address the influence of sex and gender on health. SGBA can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services and programs by showing how to create supportive conditions for better health and reduce specific risks and barriers to achieving optimal health for all Canadians.
Sex refers to the biological characteristics such as anatomy e. Footnote Gender refers to the array of socially and culturally constructed roles, relationships, attitudes, personality traits, behaviours, values and relative power and influence that society ascribes to two sexes on a differential basis. Footnote - Footnote Sex is a multi-dimensional construct that encompasses characteristics such as hormones, genes, anatomy and physiology.
Footnote - Footnote Footnote - Footnote Most of us experience or embody gender on a spectrum or as a continuum of characteristics and behaviours rather than as mutually exclusive. While gender and sex are inter-related, sex neither determines gender, nor gender sex. For example, someone born female might have a masculine gender identity. FootnoteFootnoteFootnote - Footnote Gender has multiple dimensions including, but not limited to, gender roles, gender identities and gender relations.
Gender identity refers to how we define ourselves on the gender continuum as man, woman or another identity in a spectrum of gender identities. This identity can affect our feelings and behaviours. FootnoteFootnote Gender identity is not the same as sexual orientation — one can identify as female and be sexually attracted to women, men, neither or both. Most individuals develop a gender identity within the context of societal prescriptions about the appropriate expression of gender for their biological sex as female or male. In other words, as we learn to think of ourselves as female or male, we also learn what behaviours, emotions, relationships, opportunities and work are considered appropriate for females and males.
Gender roles are the means by which we express or enact our gender identity. Gender relations affect us at all levels of society and can either restrict or open opportunities for us. Footnote Evidence shows that gender norms — social expectations of appropriate roles and behaviours for males and females — influence overall health and well-being, as does the social reproduction of these norms in institutions and cultural practices. FootnoteFootnote A variety of key social institutions, such as the family, culture, media, education, law, and religious and political establishments shape gender expectations, experiences, roles and relationships.
These societal perceptions can also serve to increase pressure and stress for females and males who are either unable to — or discouraged from — fulfilling or assuming certain roles and responsibilities because they do not fit the prescribed norm. FootnoteFootnoteFootnote Gender norms and roles influence attitudes and behaviours in many areas, including relationships, parenting, schooling, work and health practices e.
FootnoteFootnote Gender roles can also create economic and cultural pressures that affect the health of females and males differently. Footnote Gender norms concerning work roles, the division of paid and unpaid labour and the occupations of males versus females can result in different exposures and vulnerabilities. These, in turn, result in varying health needs, behaviours and outcomes. For example, women are more often the primary caregiver i. FootnoteFootnote - Footnote Public health serves to support, promote and protect the health of all Canadians.
Footnote 4 It strives to ensure that all people — from birth to the end of life — enjoy universal and equitable access to the basic conditions that are necessary to achieve optimal health and well-being. Footnote 5Footnote 6 By helping to provide opportunities to achieve optimal health and well-being, more Canadians can live longer, healthier lives. Footnote Sex can be a factor that influences health, for example, men and women may show different symptomology for diseases and conditions and may respond differently to drugs and therapeutics due to physiological and hormonal differences as well as differences in body composition.
Footnote Some diseases and conditions may exclusively affect women or men, may be more prevalent in either of the sexes or may affect men and women differently. Gender is another important variable. It can affect health as a result of the different roles and responsibilities ascribed to people according to their gender.
FootnoteFootnote Exploring gender can be complex due to the dynamic and changeable nature of the social and cultural environment in which Canadians live. Cultural norms and values can shape and determine gender, and such norms and values differ from place to place and evolve over time. Applying a sex and gender lens to health can help identify how both influence health status.
Footnote 18 It is crucial to understand and appreciate the impacts of sex and gender and to attend to these impacts in public health. Footnote Doing so facilitates better health for all Canadians and encourages more comprehensive health research, policies and programs. This in public health interventions that are more effective and inclusive. Consideration and integration of sex and gender into health research, policies and programs is critical to progress and advancement in population health.
Footnote 11FootnoteFootnote Taking a population health perspective that is cognizant of sex and gender differences can increase knowledge and encourage awareness and participation. Doing so will aid researchers and policy makers in developing promising practices that will help address health issues for all Canadians. Sex and gender interact with a variety of other determinants of health to influence individual and population health.
Footnote Each determinant of health can, in turn, influence health risks, opportunities, behaviours and outcomes at every stage of life. Footnote 10 In addition, these factors intersect with each other, creating complex and varied contexts within which people make choices and enact behaviours that ultimately also affect health outcomes across and within populations. Footnote 10Footnote - FootnoteFootnoteFootnote FootnoteFootnote Socio-economic factors can contribute to inequalities in health outcomes not only between women and men, but among and between different groups of women and men.Canada's Sex Trade Part 2
Footnote These factors can influence opportunities for good health and well-being. Footnote 10FootnoteFootnote Each determinant has the potential to influence a person differently depending on their sex and gender. Footnote To enable all Canadians to achieve good health and well-being, people need opportunities to access the conditions and services necessary to achieve optimal health.
Health inequalities are differences in health status experienced by various people or groups in society. These can be the result of genetic and biological factors, choices made or by chance, but often they are due to unequal access to key factors that influence health, for example, income, education, employment and social support.
Diversity refers to variations or dissimilarities between and among people. It is often used to denote observable differences, such as visible ethnic variations in a population and distinctions in age or location of residence. However, diversity can also include differences that are not always evident, such as sexual orientation and level of education.
Canadians constitute a diverse population marked by differences in income, living conditions, geographic location, level of education, employment, ability, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, Aboriginal status and racial and cultural identities. Diversity can influence opportunities for health; exposures and susceptibility to risk; and access to health, social services and supports. It can also contribute to increased risk or affect exposures to various risk factors, diseases and health outcomes, ultimately resulting in inequalities in health status.
Footnote 22FootnoteFootnote Gender mainstreamingas defined by the United Nations Economic and Social Council, is the process of assessing the implications for women and men of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programs, in any area and at all levels. It is a strategy for making the concerns and experiences of women and men an integral part of de, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programs in all political, economic and societal spheres, so that women and men benefit equally and inequalities are not perpetuated.
The ultimate goal of mainstreaming is to achieve gender equality.
Sex- and gender-based analysis SGBA is a systematic approach to research, policies and programs that explores biological sex-based and sociocultural gender-based similarities and differences between women and men, boys and girls. Footnote 22Footnote Gender mainstreaming in public health is a process of working towards systematic and consistent consideration of both sex and gender in the development, implementation and evaluation of studies, policies and programs in the interest of advancing health equality.
While many recognize the benefits of applying a sex and gender lens to public health action, some challenges remain. Footnote Being a man or woman can have a considerable impact on our resources and opportunities for good health, exposure and susceptibility to health risks, access to and effectiveness of health services and programs, and overall health outcomes. SGBA allows for critical examination of research, policies and programs to ensure they meet the diverse needs of all women and men, girls and boys.
Footnote 22FootnoteFootnoteFootnote SGBA is consistent with the population health approach in that it analyzes variations in health status by sex and gender. It also demands consideration of the different ways determinants of health influence the health of men and women, boys and girls. Footnote By asking these questions, SGBA can help reduce inaccurate assumptions and lead to positive changes in how programs are offered and how we can most effectively allocate resources.
SGBA is both necessary and possible in all areas of health research, planning and policy-making. It can help foster a deeper understanding of how women and men differ in patterns of illness, disease and treatment. It can also advance research and development on how these factors and patterns are influenced by social structures, experiences, norms and culture.
FootnoteFootnote When this information is then applied to practice, it can encourage appropriate and effective developments, recommendations and interventions, ultimately in an effort to promote, improve and maintain positive health outcomes for all women and men, girls and boys and those who do not strictly identify themselves using these. Footnote It helps ensure that interventions reach those at greatest risk and are appropriate to their needs, which improves both effectiveness and efficiency.
It can help to secure the best possible health for all Canadians. Sex and gender are critically important considerations to all areas of public health including research, programs and policies.Asking 100 Girls For Sex (Social Experiment)
Understanding the relationships among sex, gender and the other determinants of health and how they intersect to influence health opportunities, risks and outcomes is critical to achieving optimal health and well-being for all Canadians. You will not receive a reply. For enquiries. Table of Contents Next. Chapter 2: Sex, Gender and Public Health Clarifying sex and gender Why sex and gender matter to public health Sex, gender and the broader determinants of health Sex- and gender-based analysis: a tool Summary This chapter both explains the concepts of sex and gender and discusses why and how sex and gender matter to public health.
Clarifying sex and gender Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, sex and gender have different meanings. Footnote 22 Gender refers to the array of socially and culturally constructed roles, relationships, attitudes, personality traits, behaviours, values and relative power and influence that society ascribes to two sexes on a differential basis.
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5 Common Mistakes of Parents Which Cause Loss of Appetite in Children
Loss of Appetite in Children- When children’s are capable of eating food then every parent wants that his child takes proper diet but children of small age group are stubborn and they don’t follow their parent’s advice. They love to eat street food or junk and oily food which might be good in tastes but very unhealthy for children’s health.
Most often parents think only about the quantity of food but they ignore the quality of that food. They must learn their children healthy diet habit in their childhood. They should not be careless about a diet of a child because it can be harmful to their health.
Today I am going to share 5 common mistakes by parents which can cause a loss of appetite in their children’s.
Fix timing of snacks:-
Parents should fix the time of snacks. If you allow your children to eat chocolate, ice cream or cookies in the evening then it’s your mistake. This type of things can provide them with excess calories which can be responsible for the loss of appetite at mealtime. Keep one thing in mind that never gives extra calorie food to children’s before their meal time.
Take care of quality along with the quantity of food:-
If your child is eating more than needed in lunch or dimmer than it also affects your children’s routine. Some parents often think that home food if taken in high amount cannot be harmful then they are wrong. Because of this, their child is not able to eat the next meal to take care of this thing.
Concentrate on healthy food:-
These problems will continue until you don’t prepare a healthy diet chart for your children. Three-time full meal and two times snacks in a day are most beneficial for a child. This keeps their digestive system healthy. Never give any fruit before a meal because it can cause loss of appetite.
Avoid these foods:-
Some parents don’t care about the timing and quantity of food given to children. Don’t provide them anything by seeing healthy word only. Check the food level properly before giving to the child. There is very much sugar level in some juices which causes many diseases, so always takes care of this thing while shopping. Try to give fruit juice which is very good for health.
If you feed them breakfast, lunch, and dinner on proper time then you can make them healthy. Providing them more calories food in between two meals is not a right way.
So, friends, I am sure you learn a lot from this article and now you will understand that which type of food and how to convince children to eat homemade happily.


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It resembles many typical units that come with an actual HEPA filter, which functions to remove virtually 100% of airborne pollutants that float all-around your home or office.
It has a strong four-stage filtration system and is effective at thoroughly cleaning out the air that you breathe in. It rids the air of allergens and chemical pollutants efficiently and is particularly appropriate for people who have various types of allergies.
Everyone has different standards when seeking an air cleaner. Still, whatever you might look for, it is significant too, at all times, picks quiet one, operates economically, and most significantly, supplies you with a healthy and clean atmosphere free from germs.
Getting this HEPA air purifier might bring further progress to the indoor air quality of your house if you have an air purifier unit. This particular model is available on my favorite online retailer’s web site, Amazon, should you so want.
When you buy this kind of best air purifier for dust removal is guaranteed by the HEPA standard, that means that the air purifier machine has passed the government evaluation test that proves the capability of eliminating well over 99% of all airborne pollutants below .3 microns.
The smaller particles can still get through the purifier system, but these are not the ones that bring with them serious problems people have with allergies.
To be completely safe, you will need to be sure that the air purifier filters are replaced regularly, and some people even use a type of pre-filtration before the air reaches the unit.
The cost of a HEPA filter is likely to be greater than that of cheaper alternatives, but only in the first instance.
If the machine is well taken care of, the filters should only need to be replaced occasionally, making the machine far more economical to operate than cheaper models where the filters only last for a short period.
A lot depends on exactly how much dust is present in the room where the unit will run, but assuming the dust is not excessive, the running expenses of an active and quality machine will be negligible.
You can save money by ventilating the room at regular intervals from a purifier machine such as Austin air purifier.
When you use an air purifier, dust particles are reduced from the atmosphere continually, leaving the air cleaner and easier and healthier to breathe.
This will greatly cut down the risk of anyone in the household contracting a disease from airborne pollution, and should anyone already have an allergic condition. It will make their life considerably easier.


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Ireland U20 vs New Zealand U20
Competition: World Rugby Under 20 Championship
Date: 08 June 2017
Kick-off: 13:30 CET
Ireland have had a really tough tournament thus far, and they haven’t even met the toughest prospect in their group. Up next for the Irish is the Kiwis who wait knowing that they are basically assured of a top four spot anyway – which may aid the ailing Irish.
New Zealand are always a threat in this competition, and do not often drop points in the group stages. They have already won two games, beating Scotland and Italy with ease and picking up two bonus point wins for 10 points. This New Zealand side is also lacking some of their biggest stars as the likes of Jordie Barrett and company have all remained with their Super Rugby sides despite still being eligible for this competition. New Zealand will know that they are pretty confident in taking a top four spot with their 10 points, but they can be easily overtaken should they not pick up any points in this last game.
For Ireland, they have had a really poor run of things, they would have expected a tough match against the Scots, but still to be good enough to win there, but they would have been shocked by the result against a determined Italian side. It sees the Irish sitting on just two points in their two games, both from bonus points, it also means that the highest they can reach is seven points with a big win against the Kiwis. There is not too much hope for the Irish however when they face the Kiwis as they have not been exactly unlucky in their losses, they have been outplayed by slightly better teams. In New Zealand they will meet a team that is much better in general than them.
Ireland U20 vs New Zealand U20: Tournament performance
First it was the shock 22-21 loss to the Italians for the Irish, and then they would have thought that they will be good enough for the next match, only to be defeated by the Scots 28-32 in another tight one.
New Zealand have made light work of both Scotland and Italy, picking up a bonus point win in their 42-20 victory against the Scots first up, and then hammering Italy 68-26.
Ireland U20 vs New Zealand U20: Prediction
Ireland have not shown enough in this tournament to even have a passing thought that they may be good enough to beat the New Zealand side. They have been poor against weaker teams, but against New Zealand they will meet their match, and a lot more. New Zealand will also aim for another five points to be assured of the highest spot possible.
Ireland U20 vs New Zealand U20: Tips
Expect the Kiwis to run rampant in this game as they Irish start to bow out mentally of this tournament. It could go as high as 40+ points for the New Zealanders.


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2012-04-15 Senate JournalFull Journal pdf
2012-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2305 HB 125 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(L&C)(efd am) "An Act moving the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development and relating to duties of that department; relating to the exercise of peace officer powers granted by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(FIN) 2012-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2306 Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Egan, Olson. Signing do pass: Senator Thomas. Signing do not pass: Senator Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.


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The arrangement of the area that extends from the front of the Church along the entire length of the square contributes to the characterization of the area: a large urban space framed by two rows of bitter orange trees (Citrus aurantium L.) and rotating benches, makes the space vibrant and dynamic. This large front that frames the church lends itself to accommodate different functions as befits an urban space, since its dimensions are such as to make it suitable both for organizing public and religious events, but also for hosting a local market, transforming Piazza dei Mille from space of mere passage as a reference point for the district and the city.
The study of the plant elements involved the planting of bitter orange trees that recall the citrus fruits present in the private gardens of the eighteenth-century area and, in the parts of the flooring that divide the project’s areas, green escapes in which growth is expected of grass all year round, making the square look iridescent during the various seasons.
The redevelopment of building curtains through the plant element also contributes to the definition of the urban space; the installation of steel cables on the curtains, allows the vertical development of essences such as jasmine (Jasminum officinale L.) or wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) as it happened in the “white zone” of Molese, where each housing unit was marked by a luxuriant creeper.
The Church is also framed on the sides by two flowerbeds with plants typical of the Mediterranean scrub, that is wild olive tree (Olea europaea var. sylvestris) and mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), to recall the extra urban character that the building had when was built. The flowerbed that currently houses the statue of San Michele has been transformed into a usable green space, enhanced by permeable flooring with green joints, which under the shade of the lime trees (Tilia platyphillos) left in situ, hosts benches and tables to increase the possibility of sociality of the space itself.
The playground area is set between the side elevation of Palazzo Tanzi and the tree-lined garden, occupying the pre-existing road connecting via Oberdan and the center of the square. A terrain vague where one of the gold seams of Kintsugi unhinges the condition of residual space to create a place open to social aggregation and leisure. The playful space punctuated by bright colors overlaps the interstitial space, binding in a modern key with the historical context of Palazzo Tanzi; the playground develops on the horizontal plane of the flooring and on the vertical plane of the side elevation of the building, with an equipped wall juxtaposed to the other wall that plays with the building’s characters and the rhythm of its openings. The colorful pattern that runs over the entire surface is composed of inclined lines that reflect the directions of the streets that meet in Piazza dei Mille.
The logic of upgrading the existing car parks follows the design choices in the context of viability. The road loop of via Bovio and via Settembrini is enriched by a car park with twenty stalls for residential use in a portion of the private garden on via Settembrini. This intervention makes it possible to move the stalls that now hinder the square space within this adjacent area, making the space of Piazza dei Mille and its predisposition for pedestrian use more cohesive.
Design: Studio Plasti.co
Project Location: Piazza dei Mille, Mola di Bari, Italy
Typology: Public space, square
Design team: Bepy Daniele, Roberto Farella, Denisio Ranieri, Maria Cristina Tagarelli
Award: First prize for the architectural ideas competition “Spazi nella città” for the redevelopment of Piazza dei Mille
Collective at the service of the urban fabric. “That molds, that has the ability to model, to give a shape”.


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Firefighters responded at 2:20 p.m. after smoke was reported coming from the roof of the school, 5464 West A St. Arriving firefighters found smoke throughout the building and began tracing the school's heating, ventilation and cooling system.
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews now are on the roof and on the ground.
Brian Barker, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue spokesman, said firefighters found flames burning in a roof space above a door to the school's gymnasium and are cutting into the walls to reach the fire.
Barker said students, faculty and staff were evacuated in an orderly fashion and that no injuries were reported.
Anne Hopwood wrote in an email that her daughter, Morgan, 15, called from the high school grounds and reported a tree on fire on school property.
-- Rick Bella