The region is beginning to strengthen its anti-corruption policies with the incorporation of a gender perspective and the development of specific tools to combat a scourge that affects the female population differently when the victims of crimes such as human trafficking or sexual extortion in exchange for social services.
Corruption is not neutral. It has different effects on women and girls in Latin America, who experience corrupt practices more frequently and in specific ways because of their gender and their vulnerable situation. These are criminal acts that are often buried because of the difficulty in reporting them. Sometimes such practices are considered the social norm or are not even classified as corruption. At other times they go unpunished due to a fear of making a complaint, distrust of the authorities, a lack of awareness of this issue or because cooperation between the institutions fails.
Corruption has many faces. Court officials or police officers who demand sexual favours from women in exchange for helping them or their families with regard to procedures being conducted by their offices. University teachers who ask their students for sexual exchanges if they want to pass. Police officers paid by prostitution or human trafficking networks to look the other way or even actively collaborate. Prison guards who allow girls and women to be brought in to be exploited sexually by the leaders of a criminal organisation. Some of these behaviours could be considered ‘petty corruption’, but others are part of a systemic phenomenon. In other scenarios, power allows officials to control and take over the criminal activity itself.
There are specific cases, such as that of Juana, a girl kidnapped and forced into prostitution on a rural farm. A police officer in the area was looking out for the interests of the business and guaranteed the conditions for the detention and subjugation of the girl, taking advantage of her vulnerable situation. The officer would go to the farm without hiding his status as a member of the police, creating greater intimidation for the victim, repeatedly beating and sexually abusing her on several occasions.
Unfortunately, public officials are rarely detected and convicted. As Marcelo Colombo, Head of the Argentinian Office of Human Trafficking and Exploitation, points out, “corrupt practices in trafficking networks in Latin America are “normalised” and concealed, and are not adequately addressed. That is why the perspective of an anti-corruption expert in trafficking cases can greatly improve the scope of an investigation, in order to be able to reach the top of the power structures, which are those benefiting financially from human trafficking.”
According to the Global Barometer of Corruption in Latin America and the Caribbean , published in 2019 by Transparency International, one in five women in Latin America and the Caribbean says that she has been the victim of an abuse of power to obtain sexual favours or knows someone who has experienced this. Such is the case of K.S.S.C., an employee in a Peruvian household affected by a report of a crime of theft, who was coerced by an investigating police officer into having sex in exchange for not processing the complaint and closing the file. Or the case of a Peruvian justice of the peace who was caught in a hotel asking a litigant to have sex in exchange for solving her cousin’s legal problems.
As the Attorney General of Chile, Jorge Abbott, points out, “This phenomenon is not generally visible in our investigations, basically due to a lack of reporting of these facts, but also due to the inadequacy of our own system to identify when we are in the presence of this type of corruption.”
The different effects of corruption on women in Latin America must be identified, made visible, measured, prevented and combated. This requires gender mainstreaming in public policies and the inclusion of specific actions in national plans. Inter-institutional cooperation and coordination are also needed, as well as tools to reinforce the work of judicial personnel. Lastly, it is essential to work with civil society and academia, in order to encourage the reporting of this problem and position it on the international agenda; it must be made clear that, as regards corruption and the fight against corruption, gender matters. This is precisely the aim of the Governance department of the European Union Cooperation Programme for Social Cohesion in Latin America EUROsociAL+, coordinated by the International and Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Policies (FIIAPP), which seeks to promote the application of the gender approach to anti-corruption strategies, in line with the conclusions of the recent 8th Summit of the Americas in 2018, in which it was agreed to “promote fairness and gender equality and the empowerment of women as a transversal objective of our anti-corruption policies”.
Based on the regional diagnosis ‘Women and Corruption ‘, EUROsociAL+ has coordinated spaces for dialogue and awareness-raising in workshops with international organisations and networks (AIAMP, OAS, IT, UN Women) and with national institutions in Guatemala, Chile, Peru and Argentina, where work has been done on the design of specific tools and the coordination of pilot programmes. These actions are intended to link Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, on achieving peace, justice and strong institutions, and SDG number 5, on gender equality and female empowerment, with SDG 17, an alliance to achieve the objectives.
Through these dialogue processes and technical work, a series of strategic areas of action have been identified. Firstly, it is necessary to proceed with the design of indicators and strengthen the differentiated information gathering that makes it possible to detail the scope of the problem and understand how it is presented, and through the construction of typologies and the analysis of paradigmatic cases.
To have an impact on the culture of standardisation and encourage people to file complaints, it is necessary to raise awareness through communication campaigns and the training of judicial personnel. In addition, the complaint and complainant protection systems must incorporate the gender approach to ensure differential treatment.
Women are the main victims in cases of human trafficking, especially for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Among other actions, it is essential to draw up risk maps of corruption in the criminal chain of human trafficking, with warning indicators, and to incorporate analysis and investigation tools that include corruption variables early on. From the point of view of criminal investigation, better inter-institutional coordination is needed to provide cases with an anti-corruption and gender-based violence perspective. Given the transnational nature, in many cases, of human trafficking and related crimes, joint investigation teams and institutional partnerships need to be created in particularly sensitive areas, such as border areas shared by several countries.
In addition, for sextortion, it is a priority to have a clear support and case management path that includes the dual nature of these crimes as acts of corruption and sexual violence, which in some countries may require regulatory and operational adjustments.
All these actions are beginning to bear fruit. From a regional perspective, the fight against the different effects of corruption on women has been included in the action plans of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutors Network and the Human Trafficking and Illegal Smuggling of Migrants Network of the Ibero-American Association of Public Prosecutors (AIAMP), C20, W20, G20 and APEC, as well as the regional strategy on International Transparency (IT).
From a national perspective, countries like Chile, Argentina and Peru have begun to apply specific strategies, with the support of EUROsociAL+. In Peru, therefore, the High Level Anti-Corruption Commission is addressing the definition of sexual extortion and investigating the problem of gender and corruption on its triple border.
Trafficking prosecutors are now aware of the need to address the problem in a comprehensive manner. As the Trafficking Prosecutor of Paraguay, Juana Carina Sánchez, emphasised, “The work carried out with EUROsociAL+ led us first to visualise these connections in our own Prosecutor’s Office and to be aware of the need to coordinate with the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and with the Money Laundering Prosecutor’s Office.”
Chile, for its part, has promoted the inclusion of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor in the Inter-Institutional Bureau of Human Trafficking. Its Public Prosecutor’s Office is working to identify gender criteria for prioritising cases and to strengthen the anti-corruption component in the investigation and analysis of human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants. In addition, Chile Transparente is designing an awareness campaign on corruption and gender.
Lastly, in Argentina, progress is being made on the design of risk maps and a specialised group of anti-corruption, human trafficking and money laundering prosecutors has been created to comprehensively investigate the criminal economy. The anti-corruption fight associated with human trafficking at the local and municipal level is also being reinforced, using a strategy that involves all levels of authority.
These actions are the first steps on a path that needs to lead to the exploitation of women by corrupt networks and sextortion no longer being invisible problems and instead being included in public policies against corruption, while intensifying the prosecution of corrupt officials.
Borja Díaz Rivillas, Senior Expert in Democratic Governance for the EUROsociAL+ Programme at FIIAPP
Ana Linda Solano López, Specialist Consultant on corruption and gender at EUROsociAL+


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- Perfect Packages: The special design of the forming box, optimum calender and rollers to aid film transfer combine to produce a machine that wraps products perfectly, producing neat, crease free packs.
- Flexibility: The PFM Hurricane Servo can wrap a wide range of regularly shaped, solid products from the food, stationery, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. It is not necessary to change any mechanical parts in order to adjust the set-up, this is done by using two hand-wheels which carry out immediate adjustments to the pack length and the speed of the sealing crimpers.
- Materials: The PFM Hurricane Servo can be configured to utilize a wide range of heat-sealable materials including laminated or bonded polypropylene, polyethylene (Poly version), micro-perforated and also shrink-wrap materials.
- Carbon steel frame, standard colour white RAL 9010.
- 3 sets of fin seal wheels for longitudinal sealing: the first pulls the wrapping material, the second seals the material and the third folds the flap.
- Forming box with adjustable height and width for different size products.
- Self centering reel holder with brake.
- 2 m long infeed conveyor with quick release and interchangeable pushers.
- 1000 mm long motorized discharge conveyor.
- All product contact parts are built in AISI 304 stainless steel.
- Date coder.
- Photocell for print registration.
- Double reel holder.
- Power feed roll.
- Gusset tucking.
- Additional meters on infeed conveyor.
- Pre-heating bars.
- Two up sealing crimpers to be used with small products and high speed.
- Teleservice kit.
- Extra wide version for 700 mm reel width.
- Left hand version (products flow from right to left).
- Stainless steel version.
- Poly version.
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In a surprising development, it has been reported that the Green Bay Packers have apparently allowed quarterback Aaron Rodgers to speak to the New York Jets, and Rodgers is said to be open to the idea of joining the team.
This news broke by media personality Trey Wingo, and it is a significant move by Green Bay, indicating that they are open to moving on from their star QB.
This comes on the back of another notable move in the offseason, with quarterback free-agent Derek Carr signing with the New Orleans Saints earlier on Monday. Carr was reportedly the Jets’ second option, leaving them with a massive void to fill at quarterback if they are unable to land Rodgers.
Former Jets legend, Joe Namath, previously said he’d be willing to give up #12 if it meant Aaron Rodgers would sign with the Jets.
Next For Green Bay
Rodgers has spent almost 20 years with the Green Bay Packers, and his departure would be a massive change for the franchise. While he has not yet made a final decision on his 2023 season, he may still opt to try to return to the Packers instead of being traded or simply retire.
If Rodgers does leave Green Bay, it will be interesting to see how the Packers perform with 2020 1st round pick Jordan Love. The team has a number of talented players on their roster, but they will need to relay on Love to compete at a high level.
As for the Jets, if they can land Rodgers, they will have one of the better quarterbacks in the league on their roster, which would be a huge boost for the team and their fans.
The sports world is eagerly waiting to see how this story develops, with the future of Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers, and the New York Jets all hanging in the balance.


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Officials of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City are warning patients and staff against using the showers and faucets after a test of the facility’s water system revealed the presence of legionella bacteria. Results came back on September 16, 2011.
One patient tested positive for the disease on September 15, 2011, the day before legionella was found in the water. The director of infection control at the hospital said that the Center is working with city and state health officials to determine whether the patient acquired Legionnaires’ disease before or after being admitted to the hospital. So far, no other patients have tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease.
As a precaution, the usage of tap water for drinking and bathing has been suspended, and the hospital is providing bottled water for drinking and pre-moistened towelettes for bathing. There is no word at this point of disinfection efforts undertaken by the hospital.


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GM Supplier Statement on Saab Reorganization
Zürich (ots) - Saab Automobile AB announced today that it has filed for reorganization in Sweden. In response to the concerns received from Saab's supplier base, General Motors Europe will promptly establish a viable mechanism for the timely payment of suppliers' claims towards Saab.
"GM is fully committed to maintaining a viable and successful local and global supplier base during the Saab reorganization," said Bo Andersson, GM group vice president for Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.
GM hopes this gesture will encourage suppliers to support efforts to help Saab reorganize into a fully independent business. During the reorganization, Saab Automobile AB will continue to operate as usual.
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7 quick questions for Joey Rasdien
Joey Rasdien (Photo: Supplied)
Johannesburg – Comedy Central is spreading the love with its second comedy benefit, Comedy Central Cares, taking place on 25 August.
The benefit will include some of South Africa’s best stand-up comedians, with proceeds from the night being donated to two charities – Rockstart and Orange Babies.
Taking part in the event is seasoned comedian Joey Rasdien. Speaking to The Juice about the benefit, Joey says it didn’t take much convincing to get him on board. “If Comedy Central asks you to do something, best you do it” he joked, later noting that it is for a good cause.
While we had him on the line we managed to sneak in a couple more questions.
Will you be putting anything up for auction at the event? They didn’t ask me to.
If they did, what would you auction?Probably a poster. A poster of Bunny Chow. That’s actually quite valuable. A signed poster that’s framed [signed] by all the people that’s in the movie is valuable. That’s kak valuable.
What are you looking forward to most on the night? The laughter, I guess. When you’re on stage and people laugh at you. That’s always the key. It’s like the gold medal.
Any comedian you’re looking forward to seeing?Skhumba is there? Skhumba is always funny.
What would you say has been the highlight of your career so far?
On Tuesday night was a highlight. I did a gig where Thuli Madonsela and Prof. Mervyn King was our guests and afterwards both of them wanted to take a selfie with me.
What can we expect in the next few months?
Like me personally, I’m not working on anything specific. So I’m one of those guys that hope that people will ask, so nobody asked me.
In a comedy showdown, which 3 comedians would you pick to be on your team?
Ricky Gervais, that will be number one cause he’s like one of my favourites. Ross Noble, that would probably be number two. And, this is a toss up between Demetri Martin and Louie C.K. I’d go for Demetri Martin.

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The Westeinderplassen ("West End Lakes") are a complex of lakes belonging mostly to the territory of Aalsmeer, Netherlands. Their total area is about 10 km2, making it the largest freshwater body of water in the Randstad area.
Towns situated on the lakefront include Aalsmeer, Kudelstaart, Leimuiden, and Rijsenhout.
The northern part in particular contains hundreds of small islands. Many of these are privately owned and can only be reached by boat.
The northwestern part of the lakes connect directly to the Ringvaart, which sees significant commercial shipping. The bulk of the lakes, though, are used mostly for recreational boating.

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The Ironic Effects of Weight Stigma
Does stigmatizing obesity lead to weight loss?
Posted March 14, 2014
It is hard to turn on the television or pick up a newspaper without hearing reports of the “obesity epidemic.” America is fighting a “war on obesity”—or is it a war against obese people? Media campaigns targeting obesity depict fat people in dehumanizing and stigmatizing images. Fat people eating fattening foods, fat people sitting, fat people squeezed into clothes that look at least 2 sizes to small, fat people with no heads, the examples are endless. Fat people are portrayed in the media as lazy, weak-willed, self-indulgent, and a drain on the nation’s resources. During a recent health segment on The Today Show, anchor Jenna Wolfe yelled at the viewer “you put effort into your job, you put effort into raising your kids, put a little effort into your health and fitness!”
So, what is the consequence of weight stigmatizing messages? Does Jenna’s command inspire us to lose weight?
In a recent research study titled “The Ironic Effects of Weight Stigma” (2014), Major et al. examined these questions through the lens of a phenomenon called ‘weight based social identity threat’ (WBSIT for our purposes). WBSIT is a person’s awareness or belief that others see him or her as a member of a social category “overweight” combined with knowledge of the negative stereotypes and devaluation associated with the category. The authors believe that WBSIT results from experiencing, anticipating, or fearing being the target of weight-based discrimination.
In this study, the researchers examined 93 female college students. For the experiment, the researchers asked the participants to read and describe either a weight-stigmatizing news article titled “lose weight or lose your job” (experimental condition) or a non-weight stigmatizing news article titled “quit smoking or lose your job” (control condition). After being asked to describe the article, participants were asked to wait in a break room with snacks of candy and chips and told that they could help themselves to the snacks.
Results of this research study indicate that, in the weight stigma condition, women who perceived themselves as above average weight consumed significantly more calories than in the control condition.
Women who perceived themselves as overweight also felt less in control of their diet when they were exposed to the weight-stigmatizing article than the control article. Interestingly, women who did not perceive themselves as overweight had significantly higher self-efficacy for controlling their diet in the weight-stigma condition than in the control condition. The authors posit an admittedly provocative suggestion related to this finding: “Among those who are not overweight and who have a hard time understanding what it is like to be overweight, stigma feels like it would help strengthen other people’s resolve to eat less because it strengthens their own.”
Not surprisingly, the more women perceived themselves to be overweight, the more concerned they were about being the target of weight stigma. However, all women who read the weight-stigmatizing article were more concerned about being the target of weight stigma, regardless of if they perceived themselves as overweight or not. The effects observed were not related to hunger, dietary restraint, or self-esteem.
It is important to note that the effects of the current study were associated with self-perceived overweight but was not associated with objective weight, as measured by body mass index (BMI). This indicates that it is perceived weight, not actual weight, that increases a person’s vulnerability to experiencing WBSIT and the negative health consequences associated with weight discrimination. Thus, this can affect people of varying shapes and sizes, not just people who are overweight or obese.
This study concludes that for individuals who perceive themselves as overweight, media messages that stigmatize obesity have the effects of increasing calorie consumption and feeling more out of control with eating. Public health campaigns aimed at reducing obesity that stigmatize overweight and obese individuals may have negative psychological and behavioral consequences for people of all shapes and sizes who perceive themselves as overweight.
Reference: Major, B., Hunger, J., Bunyan, D., Miller, C. (2014) The Ironic Effects of Weight Stigma. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology 51: 74-80

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Future black female motorcyclist Bessie Stringfield triumphs over boys who say she can’t join their daily bike races in this fictional imagining of her childhood.
“Have you ever been told you are not enough?” Bessie was. Boys, black and white, are shown telling this darker-skinned girl with very large afro puffs that she isn’t “pretty enough” or “tough enough.” After school, they race past her, laughing when she says she wants to join them. Downcast, Bessie asks Mama if “girls can ride [bikes] fast,” to which Mama replies, “the only one who knows for sure is the Man Upstairs.” At bedtime, she asks in prayer, with one eye open, and then falls asleep. In her dream, she rides like magic through vast landscapes and cityscapes, so fast “she even raced up into the night sky.” She wakes up ready, and that afternoon, when the boys say “Go!” she zooms past them, astonishing everyone. Dark brown, gold, and neutral tones dominate the captivating scenes, which segue skillfully into paragraphs of backmatter information in smaller font about Stringfield’s impressive exploits. She traveled widely on her motorcycle(s) in the mid-20th century, using the Negro Motorist Green Book to stay safe when riding across America. Discrepancies between different versions of her life story are explained as an example of how legends grow.
A playful introduction to Bessie’s exciting, triumphant, and unforgettable story. (Picture book. 5-9)

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Suzuki team wins World Endurance championship
A Suzuki team has won the FIM World Endurance Championships with a 26th place finish in a 24-hour race at Le Mans in France on Sept. 22. Team riders Vincent Philippe, Julien Da Costa and Alex Cudlin managed to keep their GSX-R1000 in the race despite a crash that was blamed on a fluid leak and a decision by the team manager to rebuild the motorcycle’s engine to repair crash damage.
Another team member, Anthony Delhalle, broke his leg and collarbone in a practice crash earlier in the week. He was replaced by Da Costa, who mounted the Suzuki following the rebuild and had to break-in the engine while racing.
The Le Mans event will a dramatic one, with a crash involving five riders, one of whom, Honda rider Simon Andrews, suffered broken legs and ribs a punctured lung, and fractured vertebrae. The Honda in that incident was destroyed, causing the team to withdraw from the race.
The Suzuki team ran at the front during qualifying sessions before the race, but the fall by Philippe 15 minutes into the race put them behind. The team managed to come back from 54th position to win the championship by five points. It was the team’s 13th World Endurance Championship title.


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The Real Kama Sutra: More Than An Ancient Sex Manual
Everyone knows the Kama Sutra is ancient India’s racy sex manual. The very title conjures up titillating visions of smiling maharajas cavorting with bejeweled naked nymphs.
But few Americans have ever read it—not even the “good parts,” the sexual positions that made the book famous. Meanwhile, the major English translation is a travesty. It dates from 1883 and was published just once in the U.S., in 1962. Its author, English army officer Richard Burton, tortured the text to shoehorn it into Victorian views about sexuality, notably the that only men experience sexual desire and pleasure, and that women are simply passive receptacles for men’s lust. The real Kama Sutra expresses much different—and more contemporary—attitudes.
Happily, in 2009, some 1700 years after the book first appeared, Oxford University Press published a little noticed translation by Wendy Doniger, a professor of religious history at the University of Chicago, and Sudhir Kakar, an Indian fellow at Harvard’s Center for Study of World Religions. They right Burton’s wrongs and reveal the Kama Sutra as a guide to an eroticized life. Think “Sex and the City” circa 300 A.D., only for men.
The recent translation can be remarkably modern: Women are as sexual as men, and men should provide them with erotic pleasure and orgasms. But it can also be callous and repugnant: If women stubbornly spurn men’s advances, men are justified in raping them. And oddly, the licentious Kama Sutra can be surprisingly prudish: It disdains oral sex.
Treatise On Sexual Pleasure
Kama Sutra means “treatise on sexual pleasure.” Unlike the Christian view that sex is only for procreation, fourth-century Hindus reveled in eroticism, believing that life has three purposes: piety (dharma), prosperity (artha), and sex (kama).They considered the pursuit of sexual pleasure a religious quest—as if doing it were as important as church on Easter.
The sexual culture described in the Kama Sutra is surprisingly liberal. It grants women independence that modern Saudi women can only dream of. While it describes girls and women as dependent on their fathers and husbands, it depicts young women as free to date men and select their own husbands, and married women as free to entertain lovers.
Life as an Erotic Play in Seven Acts
Nothing is known about the Kama Sutra’s author except his name, Vatsyayana Mallanaga, but it’s clear he was upper class. He takes money, leisure, and servants for granted.
The Kama Sutra contains seven sections that track men through life. In Book One, the bachelor sets up his pad. In Book Two, the section that gave the book its racy reputation, he perfects his sexual techniques. In Book Three, he seduces a virgin. In Book Four, he marries and creates a home for his wife and servants. By Book Five, he’s sexually bored with his wife sexually, so he seduces other men’s wives. But as he ages, philandering become exhausting, so in Book Six he takes up with courtesans, who please him while expecting nothing in return—except payment. Finally, in old age, his erections fail him, so Book Seven contains herbal potency formulas.
Book Two, the sex manual, recognizes women as lusty, and urges men to value their erotic pleasure, a view that arrived in our culture less than a century ago. It also exhorts men to make love so that “she enjoys her climax first.” How? By cuddling, kissing, and playful sensual touch to heighten women’s arousal, elements of lovemaking that still elude some men. The Kama Sutra is also adventurous—it touts sex toys, sex while bathing, and erotic spanking. It describes how a man can satisfy two women at once (fondle one by hand while having intercourse with the other), and how two men can share one woman (fellatio for one, intercourse for the other).
I mentioned the book’s unexpected aversion to oral sex, which Vatsyayana calls “opposed to the moral code.” But after condemning it, he instructs women how to “suck the mango” and tutors men in cunnilingus: “Transpose the procedure for kissing a mouth.”
When seducing virgins, the Kama Sutra advises men to be patient and tender. Over several weeks, suitors should engage them in conversation, shower them with gifts, and win their trust, while keeping hands off. Then men should send figurines of goats with erections. If virgins react positively, their suitors get lucky.
But if virgins are too coy, tenderness goes out the window. Vatsyayana advocates plying reluctant virgins with liquor and then raping them. Other women may also be forced, “widows, women who have no male protector, wandering ascetics, and beggars … for they are vulnerable.”
The Kama Sutra ignores caring for one’s own spouse, focusing instead on the thrills of seducing other men’s wives. If ancient Indian wives discovered their husbands’ infidelity, they could not divorce. All they could do was chastise and practice “love sorcery,” concocting herbal potions to win their husbands back. But the Kama Sutra forbids love sorcery because, it says, women had no right to interfere with men’s adultery. The book cites only one reason to pass up infidelity—if it risked “disaster,” i.e. violence or financial reverses.
Of course, if men seduced neighbors’ wives, other itchy gents were likely to seduce theirs. The Kama Sutra warns husbands how to prevent it—constant surveillance bordering on imprisonment.
In the end, the Kama Sutra describes a strange lusty world that venerated sex for its own sake, while also accepting men’s sexual cruelty toward women. Why read it today? Because the Kama Sutra ushers us into an exotic society’s bedroom and shows us a mirror in which we see reflections of ourselves.

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VERMONT— A St. Johnsbury newspaper cannot access disciplinary records ofstudents in the Vermont state college system, but it can learn the “finalresults” of some campus crimes, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled lastweek.In what appeared to end a three-year-long battle between theCaledonian-Record and the Vermont state college system, the court ruled thatVermont state law prohibits the release of students’ educational records, whichthe court said include disciplinary records. “Although the [Vermont]Public Records Act does not define ‘student record,’ the language of theexception is broad and unqualified,” wrote Associate Justice Marilyn Skoglundfor the court’s majority. The Caledonian-Record had requestedrecords, including minutes, from student disciplinary hearings at Lyndon StateCollege. The newspaper argued that it should have access to reports, whichinvolved allegations of criminal behavior by students so the public could gainawareness of college safety issues, such as illegal drug abuse, binge drinking,hazing, theft and other crimes. The court disagreed, saying that thedisclosure of the disciplinary records would violate students’ right to privacyunder the state open-records law and the Family Educational Rights and PrivacyAct, a federal law that regulates the disclosure of student records. Thecourt did rule, however, that the “final results” of student disciplineproceedings must be made public if the cases involved a student being foundresponsible for a violent crime or a nonforcible sex offense because thoserecords are excepted from the coverage of FERPA. The decision did havesome other silver linings for the newspaper. The court upheld theCaledonian-Record’s request to obtain campus crime statistics and policelogs under the Clery Act, a federal law mandating the release of universitycrime statistics but not the names of students involved. S. DanielCarter, senior vice president of Security on Campus, a Pennsylvania-basedorganization dedicated to college campus safety, was pleased with theconcessions the court made for public access. “Student andprofessional newspapers will now be better equipped to do their jobs … andmost importantly, students will be safer knowing if their peers are potentialthreats to their safety,” Carter said.He added, however, that the onlyway to ensure campus safety is to make all student records involving criminalmisbehavior available. The problem is, Carter said, universities are reluctantto release such campus crime records because doing so would publicize a securityrisk and injure schools’ reputations. The Vermont state college systemsaw the outcome as a clear victory for educational privacy. “What isparamount to us is [that] we can protect student privacy,” said Judy Beaupre,dean of institutional advancement at Lyndon State College. “As a formerjournalist, I advocate free speech, but we have a very strong security systemand do not think this will jeopardize student safety in the least.” Vermont State Colleges attorney Joseph P. McConnell was also pleased, sayingthat optimal conditions for student safety require a balance between disclosureand student privacy. “The Caledonian-Record just thought thebalance was way off somewhere else,” McConnell said.Despite TheCaledonian-Record’s failure to gain access to the records it wanted,Managing Editor Ellie Dixon said the newspaper made some progress for openrecords in Vermont. “We are moving forward slowly,” she said. “Beforethe trial, the police said they did not have permission to release their campuscrime log, but now they do. It’s a small victory.” Dixon said thenewspaper’s attorney Phillip White, who was unavailable for comment, has said hemay try to reopen sections of the case involving the disciplinary hearings andopen-meetings law. “We do this for the public,” Dixon said. “If thereis more worth fighting for, we will.”The court’s comments on FERPA couldhave an effect on journalists’ ability to access student records under thefederal law. The court noted in its decision that it is not clear whether FERPAactually prohibits the disclosure of student disciplinary records or simplyimposes financial penalties for schools who decide to open their studentdisciplinary records to the public.”We note, however, that state andfederal courts are sharply divided on this issue,” the courtwrote.
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NCAA Football | Ohio Athletic Conference
Heidelberg at Mount Union
Saturday, October 8th | 1:30 p.m.
Mount Union Stadium | Alliance, Ohio
AFTER WEEK FOUR...
Bryan Lacey's last-minute touchdown run gave Heidelberg a 27-24 win on Homecoming over Muskingum. The late TD came as part of a seesaw fourth quarter that saw five lead changes.
The Heidelberg offense looked disjointed in the first half, minus the 58-yard touchdown rush by Lacey on the first play from scrimmage. After the touchdown, the Student Princes had six straight three-and-outs in the first half.
The HU defense, however, kept the team in the ballgame. The defensive front tallied eight sacks and 13 tackles for loss.
AJ Morrison has been an asset punting, with a league-leading 41.8 yards per punt.
No. 1 Mount Union faced their toughest test of the year thus far -- a 38-21 win at Ohio Northern. The MTU win featured a 100-yard pick six and a special teams touchdown on a bad punt snap.
LOOKING AT WEEK FIVE...
Much like the Heidelberg (2-2) / No. 1 Mount Union (4-0) game, all OAC matchups are afternoon affairs.
After squeaking out a one-point victory last week, Capital (3-1) looks to stay undefeated in OAC play as they host Ohio Northern (1-3).
Otterbein (1-3) and Muskingum (2-2) both suffered last-minute losses in Week Four. Which team will rebound for this week's game in New Concord?
John Carroll (3-1) controlled the tempo last weekend, cruising to a win over Wilmington. The Blue Streaks host Marietta (1-3) who dropped BW in a combined 118-point slugfest in Week Four.
Baldwin Wallace (1-3) makes the trek down to Wilmington (0-4). Both teams are looking for their first conference victory this season.
LOOKING BACK AT 2015
A potent offense proved to be too much for the Heidelberg University football team as they dropped their contest 59-17 with the visiting No. 1 ranked University of Mount Union.
After falling behind 7-0, Stephen Smith cut the Purple Raiders lead to 7-3 with a 20-yard field goal. Mount Union's offense ignited as they scored four touchdowns and tacked on a field goal before the end of the half. Trailing 38-3 at the start of the third quarter, the Berg fumbled on their own 4-yard line. Mount Union quickly capitalized, scoring on the next play and taking a commanding 45-3 lead. Bryan Lacey and Demetrius Magee both scored touchdowns for the Student Princes, but could not chip away at Mount Union's lead.
The Purple Raiders outgained HU as their offense put up 601 total yards compared to Heidelberg's 244 yards. Tyler Stoyle was 24-36 for 188 yards and a touchdown. Zach Hogya finished the day with eight receptions for 62 yards while Demetrius Magee caught seven receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown.
Overall: MTU leads, 46-13
Streak: MTU, 27
Last 10: MTU leads, 10-0
Scott Donaldson vs. MTU: 0-0
Vince Kehres vs. Heidelberg: 2-0
TYLER, THE CREATOR
Quarterback Tyler Stoyle was 19-33 with 268 yards and two TDs in Week Four.
For the ninth time in 11 starts, Stoyle threw for over 200 yards.
Senior Bryan Lacey rushed for over 100 yards for the tenth time in his career against Muskingum.
He is now 36 yards away from surpassing the 3,000 rushing yard mark.
Demetrius Magee has a touchdown reception in seven straight games, dating back to 2015.
Magee has 13 touchdown receptions in 13 career starts.
Austin Crow continues to be a force on the defensive line. Crow picked up two sacks last weekend -- he now has 10 in his career.
With his 30 tackles for loss, Crow ranks 2nd in Division III in the statistic.
K/P AJ Morrison set a new career high in the win over Muskingum with an average 46.8 yards per punt.
Morrison leads the conference with 41.8 ypp.
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How many kids does Lizzie from the OC have?
Back in December 2018, Lizzie and Christian, 40 — who share sons Kingston, 6, and Preston, 9 — signed a deal outlining custody, child support and spousal support, The Blast reported.
What nationality is Lizzie from Rhoc?
AmericanLizzie Rovsek / Nationality
How old is Lizzie from housewives?
About 42 years (1980)Lizzie Rovsek / Age
How rich is Shannon Beador?
Shannon Beador Net Worth
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Is Tamra judge still with Eddie?
It’s been nearly a decade since Eddie Judge surprised Tamra Judge with a romantic proposal in Bora Bora — which Tamra has stated is one of the “most meaningful” moments for her on The Real Housewives of Orange County — and, after all these years, the RHOC couple is still going strong.
How much is Lydia from Rhoc worth?
Lydia Stirling McLaughlin Net Worth: Lydia Stirling McLaughlin is an American jewelry designer, magazine editor, heiress and reality TV star who has a net worth of $15 million. Lydia McLaughlin has risen to fame as the newest cast member of the eighth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County.
Who is Danielle from Rhoc?
The newest friend of the housewives, Danielle Gregorio, moved to Orange County 10 years ago and lives in Villa Park. She has two kids, ages seven and five, with her husband Joe, who she has known since childhood, and a 15-year-old son from a previous relationship.
Is Gina RHOC rich?
Gina Kirschenheiter net worth: Gina Kirschenheiter is an American reality television personality who has a net worth of $1 million. Gina Kirschenheiter was born in Long Island, New York in May 1984. She is best known for starring on the reality TV series The Real Housewives of Orange County starting in 2018.
How is Heather Dubrow so rich?
Heather Dubrow is an American reality star who has a net worth of $50 million dollars. The majority of her net worth actually is derived from her husband, plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow. Heather was on the television series “That’s Life” in 2000 and on “The Real Housewives of Orange County” from 2012 to 2016.
Did Vicki Gunvalson marry Steve?
This will be his fourth marriage and her first. Their engagement comes just three months after news broke that Lodge and his former fiancé Vicki Gunvalson, of Real Housewives of Orange County fame, had split. The two got engaged in April 2019 after three years together.
Are Vicki and Steve still together?
Us broke the news in September 2021 that the twosome had decided to go their separate ways after a two-year engagement. “Steve broke up with Vicki while she was filming the [Real Housewives] spinoff show in the Berkshires,” an insider detailed to Us, adding that the exes “had not been getting along” for a long time.
What is Peggy from Rhoc net worth?
Peggy Tanous net worth: Peggy Tanous is a professional spokesmodel and former cast member of the Real Housewives of Orange Country who has a net worth of $400 thousand.

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Based on the Decision and Permission of the Ministry for Education and Culture of the Republic of Srpska, the Faculty of Agriculture, University in Banja Luka, introduced the third cycle academic study in Agricultural Sciences Study. The purpose of this study program is education of experts with ability to independently organize original and scientifically relevant research and to critically evaluate the research of others, as well as to develop new technologies and procedures that contribute to the overall development of agricultural production and society as a whole. Academic studies of the third cycle of higher education in Agricultural Sciences Study are performed in accordance with the Study Rules based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), through scientific research and teaching. The third cycle studies take three years and carry 180 ECTS credits in addition to at least 300 ECTS credits previously obtained in the first and second study cycles. The Doctoral Dissertation (PhD) is the final part of the third cycle study program and is evaluated with 60 ECTS credits.
The studies of the third cycle include various forms of teaching: lectures; laboratory work; field trials and field work; seminar papers; consultations; independent research work; publication of scientific papers in recognized scientific journals; research, preparation and defense of the Doctoral Dissertation).
Scientific fields, i.e. specific scientific research fields included in the third cycle study program in Agricultural Sciences Study are:
On completion of academic studies of the third cycle study program in Agricultural Sciences and upon the defense of the Doctoral Dissertation, a student acquires academic title and the scientific degree: Doctor of Agricultural Sciences specifying the appropriate scientific field or specific scientific areas:
On completion of the third cycle studies, the students become educated professionals capable of scientific research and application of scientific achievements and new technologies in the field of Agricultural Sciences.

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The company will be in negotiations to acquire an 80% interest in an existing 100 MW wind farm. This is an advanced phase wind energy project with significant expansion potential.
The company is preparing a series of updates that will be released in the coming weeks as part of its Investor Awareness Program. Updates on the company via news releases, the website, newsletter programs and conference calls will facilitate timely updates to current and potential investors. Investors are encouraged to sign onto the company site and register for the newsletter mailing list, to be included in this program.
The company is solidifying news on the Zhanjiang wind farm project. Final confirmation of news is expected within the next 10 days.
Welwind Energy International Corp. is committed to providing the best resource option available for renewable energy, protecting our environment, empowering communities, bolstering local economies and respecting the rights of future generations.
Welwind Energy International was founded to build, own and operate wind farms on an international scale. The company’s goal is to become a leading provider of clean energy products for the residential, business and governmental consumer.


Anyone aware of the Montréal avant-prog and musique actuelle scenes knows about guitarist Bernard Falaise — in addition to his comparatively high-profile gig with longstanding avant-proggers Miriodor, he has graced concert stages and recordings in practically every avant-gardist setting imaginable, as a member of the electro-acoustic free exploratory Klaxon Gueule, Claude St-Jean’s contemporary jazz-rockish Les Projectionnistes, Pierre Labbé’s chamber jazzish ensemble, the Jimmy Giuffre-inspired trio that recorded Joue Free, the two-guitarist/two-drummer Montréal-Vancouver tandem free improv quartet The Unexpected, and on and on. His first solo album, 2000s Do, garnered much critical acclaim — even described as “very close to a masterpiece” by AMG reviewer François Couture, which would seemingly set the bar quite high for the guitarist’s next outing. Well, in December 2007 that next CD, Clic, arrived, revealing that Falaise was in no apparent danger of a sophomore slump. One might naturally expect a musician such as Falaise, who possesses killer chops along with utter mastery of electronic effects both live and in the studio, to use his solo efforts as an opportunity to cut loose with displays of the “guitar hero” variety, since he is such a team-playing collaborator in his other settings, placing the needs of the ensemble ahead of any egotistic shredder tendencies. But Do demonstrated his ability to multi-track his guitar and other instrumentation with an admirable lack of grandstanding, and Clic proceeds even further away from the guitar as focal point (although Falaise does rip out a few concise and compelling solos and steps into the spotlight occasionally, with his instrument sometimes so sonically disguised that you can’t be sure it’s a guitar). In fact, Clic immediately places Falaise in the absolute top tier of avant-prog composers and arrangers for diverse instrumentation, not to mention a master of studio-based wizardry. A reading of the personnel should tip the listener off even before the music (or, more accurately, digital clicks, sampled voice, and circus calliope) of brief leadoff track Allô emanates in curious fashion from the speakers: in addition to Falaise on guitars, bass, banjo, mandolin, keyboards, percussion, turntables, and “manipulations diverses,” the musicians present include saxophonist/flutist Jean Derome, clarinetist Lori Freedman, trombonist Tom Walsh, trumpeter Gordon Allen, drummer/percussionist Jean Martin, and Julien Grégoire on marimba. This would be a phenomenal live band, but Falaise has stated that “most of this music would be near impossible to perform live,” and in fact the musicians individually overdubbed their contributions.
The result is challenging, imaginative, playful, and accessible, and in a sense a perfect blend of the melodious yet complex music of Miriodor and the tightly arranged and scored side of musique actuelle, although there are improvisational interludes mixed into the compositional intricacies. Homages are many across the album’s 13 tracks, starting with Tricheur, an obvious tip of the hat to A Modern Lesson, the Bo Diddley-meets-Henry Cow leadoff track on Aksak Maboul’s classic Un peu de l’âme des bandits from 1980. Falaise knows his Rock in Opposition, but also claims inspiration from the likes of Braxton, Beefheart, Nancarrow, and Stravinsky. There is uncanny depth in the music’s many layers: a counter-rhythm of crisp percussives bursts in over a mesmerizing minimalist backdrop during Lime; the electronic and acoustic instruments of Tour dance in a delicate swirl, with melodies and solo snippets intertwining as the underlying harmonic foundation shifts and brings all the instruments along, the entire assemblage fitting together with the precision of a jigsaw puzzle as the overall energy level pumps up into higher levels of urgency. On the jazzier, funkier side, Allen gets a brief blowing opportunity and pumps out an angular unison line with the marimba over a chunky, driving rhythm on Mule, and Yeti fully integrates Les Dangereux Zhoms’ front line of Derome and Walsh into an arrangement whose tempos speeds up and slows down like a roller coaster plummeting madly downward, slowing to a crawl on the ascent and barely making it to the crest of the next rise before swiftly accelerating to the ground again. And so it goes throughout Clic: Falaise’s impeccable chops and advanced guitar sonics (not to mention banjo and mandolin!) tumble into a universe where radio static, digital blips, and oddball vocal samples meet calliopes, glockenspiels, marimbas, and jazzed-up brass and reeds to create music with an ebb and flow as natural and organic as the movement of thoughts and emotions, ranging from whimsically fun to dramatic and even mysterious and darkly atmospheric. With his second album, Bernard Falaise has managed to marry the engaging qualities of Miriodor and L’Ensemble Rayé to the challenging aspects of Henry Cow, Blast, Stevan Kovacs Tickmayer, and Rich Woodson’s Ellipsis (and sometimes you can even dance to it!). Clic is an astounding record — yes, even a masterpiece — and a strong candidate for 2007’s avant-prog album of the year.


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“Goldman, JPMorgan, Four Others Must Face Stock Lending Antitrust Case,” Reuters
A U.S. judge on Thursday ordered Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N), JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) and four other large banks to face an antitrust lawsuit by investors who said they conspired to stifle competition in the nearly $2 trillion stock lending market.
U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla in Manhattan rejected the banks’ arguments that the investors, led by several pension funds, made implausible allegations and sued too late, and that the defendants’ activity was reasonable.
The plaintiffs accused units of Goldman, JPMorgan, Bank of America Corp (BAC.N), Credit Suisse Group AG (CSGN.S), Morgan Stanley (MS.N) and UBS Group AG (UBSG.S) of conspiring since 2009 to keep the stock lending market “in the stone age” by boycotting the startup platforms AQS, Data Explorers and SL-x.
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Michael Eisenkraft, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said in an email: “We are pleased with the judge’s ruling and look forward to prosecuting the case.”
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I read this article, Link posted above. And it got me thinking, about how things are and abortions. I just had to write not so much a response, as just getting my thoughts down. I may need to analyze them again later.
I’m inclined to be like if you don’t want to get pregnant, take the pill, use a condom, or just not have sex. But there are problems with that.
Abortion is a hard subject for me. My desire for personal freedoms wars with a jealousy toward woman who use abortion as a form of birth control when I am not even given an option of whether I want to be pregnant or not. I see these women as throwing away something that I would give my life for. I also see it as going against my religious beliefs.
However, I am not so naive as to thinking that there’s not a medical necessity for abortions. I am not so naive as to think that all pregnancies are the result of sex. Some pregnancies are the result of rape. Women make the decision to have abortions for a verity of reason that I cannot begin to understand.
I do know, as a historian that in the past thousands of women died from improper abortions or from pregnancies were an abortion was medically necessary, but illegal. Bottom line though? I agree with this woman in the fact that many women may feel that their only option is abortion. And that’s society’s fault. Why are we still frowning on unwed mothers? Last time I checked it takes two to make a baby.
And feminist alert: the only one who can carry a baby is a female with a uterus. Now a man can just walk away and society doesn’t stigmatize him. But the woman is, she condemned for having unprotected sex, she is condemned for having an abortion, she is condemned for being an unwed mother. But the man? He’s walking around scot free probably getting another women pregnant. Maybe the issue isn’t abortions or sex or adoption or any of that. Maybe, just maybe, the issue is our society and our culture. Why after two waves of feminism are women still being condemned? Traditionalist against feminist who shun all things feminine and feminist against traditionalist who want to still be Susie Homemaker. Our common enemy isn’t men, it’s social norms.


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- Title: Mexico
- Author: J. Arrowsmith
- Date: 1840
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Border Claims and Counterclaims and the Secret Treaty of Velasco
Texas’ western border is drawn to the headwaters of the Nueces, then arcs gracefully if fancifully to the northeast, meeting the Red River at the 100th meridian, a border never recognized by Texas as a Republic or state. In Upper or New California, there is an American Fur Co. Depot on the eastern shore of Youta or the Great Salt Lake. In New Mexico, the Great Spanish Road is shown from the Red River on the Texas boundary to Santa Fe, and then heading south through the length of Mexico. A large inset, on double the main map scale depicts central Mexico, centered on Mexico City and showing the important ports of Acapulco, Vera Cruz and Tampico. Scale in English miles (69.12 = One Degree), and Castilian or common Spanish Leagues (26.4 = One Degree).
The Texas borders reflect an interesting period in the history of Texas. Except for the possible claim of the Rio Grande as the western boundary for the Louisiana purchase, the western boundary of Texas had no significance in international relations and practically no mention in Mexican interstate relations before Texas independence in 1836. In 1721 the Medina River was considered the boundary between Texas and Coahuila; in 1811 the Nueces River was the boundary between Texas and Tamaulipas. As internal elements within the Mexican State of Coahuila y Tejas began to agitate for independence, hostilities heated up in 1835, leading to direct military intervention by the Mexican army, led by General (and President) Antonio López de Santa Anna.
On April 21, 1836, the forces of the Mexican army led by Santa Anna were handed a decisive defeat by the Texians at the Battle of San Jacinto. Santa Anna attempted to flee but was taken prisoner the following day. On May 14, Santa Anna signed two peace treaties with the newly formed Republic of Texas. The Public Treaty of Velasco consisted of ten articles; a second, Secret Treaty of Velasco consisted of six additional articles. The secret agreement was to be carried out when the public treaty had been fulfilled. Provisions of the secret treaty bound the Mexican army of Santa Anna to retreat beyond the Rio Grande and Texas not to claim land beyond that river. Thus, the Texas claim to the Rio Grande as its western boundary sprang to life.
The public treaty provided that hostilities would cease, and that Santa Anna would withdraw his forces below the Rio Grande and not take up arms again against Texas. In addition, he also pledged to restore property that had been confiscated by the Mexicans. Both sides promised to exchange prisoners on an equal basis. The Texans would send Santa Anna back to Mexico and would not pursue the retreating Mexican troops. In the secret agreement, the Texans agreed to release Santa Anna immediately in exchange for his pledge to use his influence to secure Mexican recognition of Texas independence. Santa Anna would not only withdraw all troops and not take up arms against Texas again but would arrange for a favorable reception by the Mexican government of a Texas mission and a treaty of commerce. The Texas border would be the Rio Grande.
On May 26, General Vicente Filisola began withdrawing Mexican troops in fulfillment of the public treaty. However, the Texas army blocked Santa Anna's release by the Texas government. Moreover, the Mexican government refused to accept the treaties on the grounds that Santa Anna had signed them as a captive, under duress. Since the treaties had now been violated by both sides, they never took effect. Mexico was not to recognize Texas independence until the U.S.-Mexican War was settled by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848.
On December 19, 1836, the First Congress of the Republic of Texas declared the southern and western boundary of Texas to be the Rio Grande from its mouth to its source and thence a line due north to the forty-second parallel. The Texan Santa Fe expedition of 1841 was an unsuccessful attempt to assert Texas authority in the New Mexico area embraced in that land claim.
Under the threat of war, the United States had refrained from annexing Texas after the latter won independence from Mexico in 1836. But in 1844, President John Tyler (1790-1862) restarted negotiations with the Republic of Texas, culminating with a treaty, and annexation in 1845. Texas claimed the same western limits after annexation as before, including lands in Colorado. The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848) affirmed the Rio Grande boundary to El Paso as the international boundary, but the Texas claim to Parts of Wyoming, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico, then occupied by United States troops, remained in dispute. Texas decreed a county, Santa Fe County, to include part of the area, but the people of New Mexico protested the Texas claim. After prolonged debate in Congress and the Texas newspapers and near-armed dispute, an adjustment was reached in the Compromise of 1850. The compromise line ran the Texas western boundary from El Paso east along the thirty-second parallel to the 103d meridian, up that meridian to 36°30" latitude, and along that line to the 100th meridian, thence down the 100th meridian to the Red River, giving us Texas’ present boundaries.
Background on Creator
John Arrowsmith (1790–1873) was the nephew of the renowned Aaron Arrowsmith, and the Arrowsmith family was among the most respected and influential cartographers of the nineteenth century. He stands as a noteworthy English mapmaker renowned for his cartographic expertise. Born in Durham, England, Arrowsmith entered the field of mapmaking under the guidance of his uncle, Aaron Arrowsmith, a respected cartographer of his time. John Arrowsmith gained recognition for his meticulous and detailed maps, particularly those focusing on the exploration and geography of various regions across the globe. His dedication to accuracy and the incorporation of the latest geographical discoveries contributed significantly to his reputation in the cartographic community.
Arrowsmith's notable works include the London Atlas, first published in 1834, which featured a collection of finely crafted maps covering different continents and regions. The atlas showcased Arrowsmith's commitment to precision and included updates reflecting the latest information available during this era of exploration and scientific advancements. His maps were characterized by clear, concise depictions of topography, coastlines, and political boundaries, making them valuable resources for navigators, scholars, and the general public alike.
As a prominent figure in the 19th-century mapmaking scene, John Arrowsmith established a legacy that endured beyond his lifetime. His maps were esteemed for their accuracy and attention to detail, contributing to the broader understanding of the world's geography during a period marked by exploration and expansion. Arrowsmith's influence on the cartographic field and his commitment to producing high-quality, informative maps solidify his place among the distinguished mapmakers of his era.
In 1841, John Arrowsmith published a map of the Republic of Texas, which was the best depiction of Texas available in Europe during the Republic and annexation period.
Streeter Texas 1373A, Wheat 451, Martin & Martin 32, Texas State Historical Association Handbook
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As every sneakerhead may have heard at some point in the last 9 months, there is an encyclopedia in development detailing every Air Jordan, in every colorway, that has ever been made. From pictures to behind the scenes stories, this encyclopedia plans to cover the entire history of Michael Jordan’s signature shoe line. It has rare photos of even rarer pairs of Air Jordans. Some of the top sneaker collectors in the country pitched in to help by giving access to their sneaker collections. Even Detroit’s own sneaker legend, Mark “Jumpman” Bostic, gave unlimited access to his collection and was even called upon to write the forward for this book.
Now I don’t know about you but my first thought was, “Wait, you mean to tell me that in its 29 year history no one has thought to make this book before now?” Seems ridiculous when you think about it right? With all of the notoriety that the Air Jordan line has had throughout the world you would think that someone in 1998 let alone 2014 would have executed such an obvious idea. Well count me in that massive group of clueless idiots because no one other than Jay Lawrence has thought to make it happen. No I don’t mean Jay Lawrence the comedian/ actor who’s career spanned throughout 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s (damn you Google search). I mean Jay Lawrence of Polk County, Florida. Some of you may have heard of him and his KickStarter fund (which by the way far exceeded his asking amount of $23K). I was given the opportunity to talk to him and learn more about him and his book. Here’s how the interview went:
Rashone/SBD: Jay, many people know of you and The Encyclopedia of Air Jordans that you are trying to develop but few know anything about you. What’s your background and reason for creating this book?
Jay: I was born and raised in Polk County, in the heart of Florida. My roots are there. I was brought up there. I have been a fan of J’s since middle school, 3rd grade, maybe, but I couldn’t afford them until I started working. The first pair of sneakers that I bought with my own money was the first Penny Hardaway signature sneakers. See, my era didn’t have social media websites or blogs. In fact, the internet was barely up and running…
Rashone/SBD: (laughs) yes who couldn’t forget dial up?
Jay: (laughs) right. We depended on catalogs, magazines, and books for sneaker updates. However, books and catalogs were scarce. Even today there are only so many hardcover sneaker books. A coffee book about J’s would have been great back then.
Rashone/SBD: So what finally made you decide to make this encyclopedia?
Jay: Polk County and central Florida are known as the lightening capital of North America. So we get many storms and hurricanes. A few years back my hometown was hit with 3 hurricanes almost back to back to back over a short period. There was no power for like a week and it left a lot of time to read. This was also a good time to analyze sneaker collections. During those hurricanes magazines flew off of the shelf and I slowly began to develop an idea. An artist by the name of Matt Stevens did a book called “Max 100”. The way he produced the book was amazing. He produced the book by the help of KickStarter and the sneaker community. This is when I knew it was time to get the ball rolling on my project. I actually had the idea for an ‘all Air Jordan’ book 10 years ago after Hurricane ‘Charlie’. However, I became really serious about it 5 years ago. So see this is more than a project, it’s a part of my life.
Rashone/SBD: Wow, talk about necessity being the mother of invention (laughs). Does it surprise you that no one has thought to do this before now?
Jay: Yes its mind boggling considering the popularity of J’s.
Rashone/SBD: This couldn’t have been an easy process for you. What type of road blocks, if any, did you encounter?
Jay: It has been a long process. Where do I begin? I have went through several editors and photographers before finding the best result. There was also the mental stress overload from researching. I researched information on all levels for this book. I eventually decided to take it one day at a time. My main goal was to make a presentation that would get respect. They say opportunity is when luck meets preparation. I feel blessed and lucky that it would be the first hardcover book on J’s.
Rashone/SBD: So with all of that mental stress going on was there ever a point where you almost gave up and called it quits?
Jay: Several times I just tossed this project aside. I do not joke when I say it has been over 5 years in the making.
Rashone/SBD: Exactly how hard was it to gather all of the information together for this book?
Jay: Gathering information for this book has not been easy. Like I mentioned before, this project has been years in the making. Actually I still update information for this book. I will continue to update information until funding ends on my KickStarter.
Rashone/SBD: Sneaker collectors can be fickle at times. What was it like trying to contact all of the different sneaker collectors and gaining access to their collections?
Jay: This also was not easy. I have been reaching out for years to different collectors to get photos of different sneakers. Finding a photographer was part of the solution.
Rashone/SBD: Solution? I’m guessing finding a photographer became a bigger problem than contacting collectors?
Jay: Yeah. I eventually decided it was best to work with a specific, limited group of photographers. This helped in keeping the process as smooth as possible. There are still some individuals who assist with some possible photos but I prefer to work with professional or free-lance photographers. I did not want to be overwhelmed by too many people. Also working with professional photographers makes things easy in terms of doing business. I did the best research in finding the best photos and content for this book. I will continue to travel and add additional content either from sneaker boutiques or annual sneaker events. All photographers will be credited in the book.
Rashone/SBD: Ok so you have your photographers. You’re contacting all of these collectors, one of which was Detroit’s own ‘JumpmanBostic’. What was it like to finally meet him?
Jay: I have met many celebrities and professional athletes. My godfather was a MLB pitcher for the Red Sox and several other teams. Growing up in Polk County I have had the chance to meet people like the Pouncey twins, Tracy McGrady, and Amare’ Stoudemire. All of these players are from my same county. They are all cool down to earth people. I felt the same about JumpmanBostic. He was cool and respectful since day one. Jumpman’s personality is like a friend who played pickup ball with you.
Rashone/SBD: I know exactly what you mean having known him myself. But out of all of the people you encountered in making this book why did you choose him to write the forward?
Jay: Honestly when I reached out to him I didn’t know what to expect. Some sneakerheads get caught up in the social media fame and are too ‘Hollywood’. Many sneakerheads get contributions from industry reps and never have to wait in line again. I don’t knock anyone for receiving free gifts. You never look a ‘gift horse’ in the mouth. You simply acknowledge the gift and be grateful. However, some get so connected that they stop doing the very things that made them noticeable. This is not the case with JumpmanBostic. This guy is still out there at sneaker events. He still travels like a hungry sneakerhead fresh in the game. Also he comes from an era before Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or Instagram so he is not in it for the fame or notoriety. He did not do this to break a world record only to sell the collection later. This guy has been doing this for years. He still takes personal time out to do YouTube videos on his own. He does not have to do this. This is coming from his own pocket.
Rashone/SBD: It’s funny you mention all of that. I try to tell him all the time that his impact runs deep in the sneaker community. So out of everyone you’ve met during the course of making this book he stood out to you?
Jay: Like I said before, I have a few connections and could have begged a professional athlete or celebrity to do it. However, who better than an everyday, hardworking sneaker collector? A collector who accessible and humble. I felt like he deserved more recognition and respect. Most of his collection consists of his own money. How many famous sneakerheads can say that their sneakers are not sponsored gifts? Again, not knocking anyone for receiving free sneakers but this is what makes JumpmanBostic unique in the sneaker community.
Rashone/SBD: Ok now that we’ve established that JumpmanBostic is the coolest sneakerhead ever was there any collector who was the polar opposite? Anyone give you a hard time?
Jay: I would say no. I say that because I approach everyone as a professional and directly. I try to be as straight forward as possible. So if someone says no, I don’t bother them again. There were many who did not believe in this project. Honestly it’s funny how some of those same people want to assist now.
Rashone/SBD: Yeah it’s funny how that works out. Must be a good feeling to see them try to switch sides now that they realize this book is a big deal. But when did you realize that this book was something big?
Jay: I always knew it would be big. However, life humbles you. One should always have a passion in their goals. The problem is that ideas and goals do not always equate to what you envision. But I knew this book would be different.
Rashone/SBD: What made you feel like this book would be different?
Jay: The first thing I did when making this book was research for hardcover books dedicated to Air Jordan sneakers. I didn’t find any but I did find many websites that did on the internet. There were many great magazines but no hardcover books. Magazines are usually tossed and replaced for newer magazines. It’s just the nature of most annual or monthly prints. But most coffee table books have a special feel and significance to them.
Rashone/SBD: So what has the response been like to your book?
Jay: The response has been amazing. Many people are shocked and surprised at the book. Even the naysayers are in awe. The support has been worldwide. So many people have reached out to contribute to the book so I have to filter and sort through over thousands of new photos. The movement and support has been great.
Rashone/SBD: What was your reaction to the response you received? In particular to your KickStarter account?
Jay: When I first launched the campaign I was depressed and upset at the press coverage. The project was at a stable amount and level for about a week. I knew the project was amazing but it just needed to be seen. At times I was up for days hitting up forums and blogs contacting moderators with no feedback from them. There were even sites that wanted to charge a price to do a press release on the project. I contacted Matt Stevens who did an art book on the Air Max I’s. He gave me some encouraging words and told me to hang in there. JumpmanBostic also assisted with getting the word out on the project. So finally I receive feedback from ‘Sole Collector’ about posting the book. The Sole Collector post was like wildfire. This single post alone boosted my funding significantly. I was told that the ‘Sole Collector’ post was one of the most shared posts of the year for their site. After that it was like a domino effect. Nearly every top sneaker website/ blog did a post on my book. I woke up the next day flooded with press, messages, and funding from backers. You and Sneaker Bar Detroit gave me what I felt was personal and genuine support. I think what you guys are doing is amazing.
Rashone/SBD: I appreciate that and we mutually feel the same way about you and your book. Did anyone from Nike or Jordan Brand reach out to you?
Jay: There has been outreach from the [Jordan] brand and from other industry execs. I will have some new amazing surprises and stories to tell in the book. The new stories tied directly with the [Jordan] brand will be a great read for this book.
Rashone/SBD: So with all of the positive reaction, press, feedback, and cooperation how does it feel to have made some type of significant contribution to sneaker culture.
Jay: This book started out with a simple goal and it has now turned into a movement. You can imagine success in your head but it’s another thing to experience it. This book is for anyone who appreciates J’s. Some people are not fortunate enough to buy every Air Jordan that is released. This book will allow people to come in contact with the most beautiful Air Jordan content. This book is for both the novice sneakerhead and the expert collector.
Rashone/SBD: OK so let’s talk about the actual book. It is an encyclopedia chronicling the entire history of the Air Jordan sneaker. How many pages and pictures are in this book?
Jay: The book will be at least 502 pages with even more pictures. I want to fulfill everyone’s ‘Air Jordan’ appetite with this book. I will even experiment with 3D photos and vellum (translucent) pages in the book. I want to push the envelope in terms of creativity with this book.
Rashone/SBD: How many books will be made?
Jay: The first edition will be limited to no more than 5,000 copies. Many people tell me I could make so much more with this book. However, my main goal is to make this book limited and special at first, just like an actual Air Jordan sneaker.
Rashone/SBD: How much will your book retail for?
Jay: The ‘KickStarter’ hardcover book can be backed at $60. I will even add backer’s names to the book who purchase the book at that amount. There is even a ‘KickStarter’ limited edition reward for backers to have pictures added in a collage for the book. I feel this ‘KickStarter’ edition connects directly with the backers.
Rashone/SBD: When can we expect to see this book on the market?
Jay: I plan for a shipment of books at the end of November. This is another reason why I made it limited for now. I hope to have all books shipped to backers by Christmas. I did not want to get overwhelmed with too many orders.
SBD: So we’re getting close to crunch time, are you finding yourself overcome with nerves? What exactly are your emotions now as we approach November?
Jay: I get excited everyday. This has been a long time coming.
Rashone/SBD: That’s what’s up. So where do you go from here?
Jay: Honestly I have so many ideas and concepts beyond this book. This book was conceived in my head over 9 years ago. This book is a blessing and hopefully an opportunity for other cool ideas. I appreciate you guys at Sneaker Bar Detroit and I will keep you informed of any new projects. Thank you for this interview and support. God Bless.


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Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez told reporters on Thursday that the government will try to help the industry through a possible free trade agreement (FTA) with one of its oldest allies. “We used to be one of the biggest exporters of garments in the world. We supplied to the US. Hopefully, we can bring it back with an FTA,” he said. He said this on the sidelines of the first ever https://www.labtest.co.th/product/marking-pens-tautex-digital-crimp-tester/ “Philippine Garment Leader Goods Industries & Fabric Expo,” participated by 81 local and foreign companies in search of http://www.labtest.co.th/product/crease-wrinkle-recovery-testers/ buyers. Only more or less 20 companies are from the Philippines, which shows a glimpse of the current state of the industry. As the US focuses on bilateral FTAs instead of multilateral deals, there are high hopes that this would eventually bear fruit to an FTA with the Philippines. Preliminary talks are already ongoing, with the initial goal of finding enough mutual gains to jumpstart the formal negotiations. This will be a good opportunity for the local industry, which used to be very competitive in its exports, and was even considered a sunrise industry during the 90s, according to DTI-attached agency Board https://www.labtest.co.th/product/sharp-edge-tester/ of Investments in a separate statement. Export performance, however, dropped since the abolition of textile quotas by the World Trade Organization in 2005. As a result, garment and textile enterprises in the Philippines which relied on quotas underwent difficulties leading to closure of factories and downsizing, BOI said.
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Deep-learning models can spot patterns that humans can't. But software still can't explain, say, what caused one object to collide with another.
by Will Knight
Here’s a troubling fact. A self-driving car hurtling along the highway and weaving through traffic has less understanding of what might cause an accident than a child who’s just learning to walk.
A new experiment shows how difficult it is for even the best artificial intelligence systems to grasp rudimentary physics and cause and effect. It also offers a path for building AI systems that can learn why things happen.
The experiment was designed “to push beyond just pattern recognition,” says Josh Tenenbaum, a professor at MIT’s Center for Brains Minds & Machines, who who worked on the project with Chuang Gan, a researcher at MIT, and Kexin Yi, a PhD student at Harvard. “Big tech companies would love to have systems that can do this kind of thing.”
The most popular cutting-edge AI technique, deep learning, has delivered some stunning advances in recent years, fueling excitement about the potential of AI. It involves feeding a large approximation of a neural network copious amounts of training data. Deep-learning algorithms can often spot patterns in data beautifully, enabling impressive feats of image and voice recognition. But they lack other capabilities that are trivial for humans.
To demonstrate the shortcoming, Tenenbaum and his collaborators built a kind of intelligence test for AI systems. It involves showing an AI program a simple virtual world filled with a few moving objects, together with questions and answers about the scene and what’s going on. The questions and answers are labeled, similar to how an AI system learns to recognize a cat by being shown hundreds of images labeled “cat.”
Systems that use advanced machine learning exhibited a big blind spot. Asked a descriptive question such as “What color is this object?” a cutting-edge AI algorithm will get it right more than 90 percent of the time. But when posed more complex questions about the scene, such as “What caused the ball to collide with the cube?” or “What would have happened if the objects had not collided?” the same system answers correctly only about 10 percent of the time...
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NAPF chief executive Christine Farnish has challenged the government to stand by its word to support existing pension provision, and cut regulatory and cost burdens on schemes.
“With funded pension liabilities totalling around a trillion pounds and schemes significantly underfunded, legacy pension schemes are now a major economic issue and pose a challenge for government,” Farnish told delegates at the NAPF’s annual conference in Edinburgh.
With pension costs making up as much as 30% of company payroll costs, there appears to have been a “dampening effect” on investment and economic growth, she added, referring to comments made by the Treasury Select Committee and the Bank of England.
A further issue is the emergence of a two-tier workforce, where employees doing the same job are receiving different remuneration due to some workers being members of closed DB schemes and newer recruits belonging to less generous DC arrangements.
“The government needs to look again at the regulatory framework for such schemes and bring an element of flexibility back into the system, so voluntary pension schemes set up by employers can adapt to changing economic and demographic conditions over time.
“Unless we can unwind some of the additional requirements imposed on schemes over the years, while still delivering a fair deal for existing DB scheme members, we face an increasingly unstable situation going forward,” said Farnish.
In other conference news, the director of Newcastle University’s Institute for Ageing and Health, professor Tom Kirkwood told delegates there is no set limit for the length of human life.
“Biological research over the last 20 years has shown us that actually there is no strict biological program for ageing and no set upper limit for the length of human life,” said Kirkwood.
He added that ageing is intrinsically variable and there is a need for flexibility. There is also a need to rethink the transition from full employment to retirement.
Taking better account of biological changes (and their diversity) needs to inform these processes.
According to Kirkwood, “Until recently most forecasts have confidently predicted that life expectancy would be limited by the fixed nature of the aging process, and an inbuilt maximum life span for all species.
“Contrary to this expectation, we have seen no slowing in the rise in life expectancy. The continuing increase in life expectancy is being driven by rapid declines in mortality at the oldest ages, with people reaching old age in better and better health.
As a result, there is huge opportunity to use the emerging lessons from the study of ageing to devise pension and retirement arrangements that reflect the extraordinary success of increasing longevity, he said.
The NAPF’s Farnish added: “We need to listen to the messages coming from scientific research into the ageing process and ensure the get fed into the pensions reform agenda.”


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White dragon scale mail is not randomly generated. Reading a non-cursed scroll of enchant armor that targets worn white dragon scales will convert them into mail, with a blessed scroll adding a point of enchantment.
While worn, white dragon scale mail confers 9 base AC and cold resistance. Uncontrolled polymorph while wearing white dragon scale mail will revert them to scales and turn the wearer into a white dragon.
The following information pertains to an upcoming version (NetHack 3.7.0). If this version is now released, please verify that it is still accurate, then update the page to incorporate this information.Per commit 9942b65d, extrinsic sources of an elemental resistance now has a 99⁄100 chance of protecting your inventory from that type of damage. Per commit ef1eeed7, both the scales and scale mail also provide slow digestion.
White dragon scale mail is rarely used by most characters, since reflection is sufficient enough to protect a character against many forms of cold damage, and obtaining cold resistance or avoiding melee combat (in the case of brown molds and blue jellies) can protect from the rest. Puddings, gray oozes and gelatinous cubes in particular may confer cold resistance to a character, as well as blue jellies, winter wolves and their cubs. Valkyries in particular start with cold resistance, rendering white dragon mail almost entirely obsolete for them.
The following information pertains to an upcoming version (NetHack 3.7.0). If this version is now released, please verify that it is still accurate, then update the page to incorporate this information.White dragon scale mail is more likely to be considered for characters since it confers extrinsic cold resistance and slow digestion: they both gain a valuable source of cold damage protection for their inventory, especially against revamped freezing spheres, while also potentially freeing up a valuable ring slot. Casters that do not plan to use body armor for magic resistance or reflection may consider using white dragon mail to maintain their nutrition.
White dragon scale mail first appears with most other colors of dragon scale mail in NetHack 3.0.0. From NetHack 3.0.0 to NetHack 3.0.10, including variants based on those versions, white dragon scale mail is created by polymorphing the corpse of a white dragon. White dragon scales are introduced in NetHack 3.1.0, along with the current method for converting them into dragon scale mail.
In some variants, dragon scale mail is phased out in favor of dragon-scaled armor, whose implementation is based on a proposal by dtsund. Instead of being made into mail of its own, dragon scales are treated as a cloak, and reading a scroll of enchant armor melds them onto a worn set of body armor, generally augmenting that armor by adding its AC and conferred extrinsic properties to it. Dragon-scaled armor is implemented in NetHack Fourk, xNetHack, EvilHack, and Hack'EM.
Several variants also give white dragon scale mail additional properties while worn, and may even introduce other forms of white dragon scale armor. Variants that implement partial intrinsics and/or object properties may also make white dragon mail and other colors more worthwhile.
In UnNetHack, dragon scales and dragon scale mail have randomized powers and appearances in each game - to wish for dragon armor or scales by its corresponding power, either type of armor must be formally identified first, e.g. by using a scroll of identify on dropped dragon scales (which identifies the matching scale mail along with it) or by witnessing the dragon use its breath weapon. Only wishes from a wand of wishing can create dragon scale mail directly.
White dragon scale mail is effectively replaced by ice dragon scale mail, which confers only 5 base AC like all dragon scale mail in UnNetHack.
In FIQHack, worn white dragon scale mail additionally confers automatic searching, magical breathing, and swimming, and wetproofs the wearer's inventory. It also weighs 300 aum like all dragon scale mail in FIQHack (which is halved while worn).

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SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - A man is in custody and one man is wanted in connection with a shooting that injured two adults and 7-year-old in Sumter County on August 16th.
Kwodel Johnson and Nikeen Johnson, both 25, reportedly fired multiple shots at the family while inside their residence in American Mobile Home Plaza off of Broad Street before fleeing the scene. A second child, 6, inside the home was not injured.
According to investigators, the shooting occurred during a verbal dispute between the adult residents and the two suspects, who are acquaintances.
Kwodel and Nikeen are both facing four counts of attempted murder. Other charges are pending.
Kwodel was arrested Tuesday morning in Orangeburg. He is being housed at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.
Nikeen is still at large and should be considered armed and dangerous. He is described as a black male, about 135 pounds and 5'4 with short black dreadlocks.
“There will continue to be aggressive enforcement throughout the county for anyone who acts so recklessly with someone else’s life,” Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis said.
Anyone who knows of Nikeen Johnson’s whereabouts should call Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 436-2000 or Sumter CrimeStoppers at (803) 436-2718. Anonymous tips can also be submitted electronically by going to www.p3tips.com.


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cohealth is co-locating at Melton Health & Community Services. The new facility, which is also home to services offered by Djerriwarrh Health Services, Melbourne Health-Midwest Area Mental Health Service, MacKillop Family Services and Odyssey House Victoria, offers a holistic approach to client care with both mental and physical health interventions on offer.
cohealth has been delivering progressive mental health services from a single office site in Unitt Street, Melton for over 10 years. Now, this exciting new opportunity to co-locate with multi-disciplinary services in a new state of the art building takes service delivery to the next level.
Melton Health & Community Services will support some of the most vulnerable people in the community. Often people need more than one person or team involved in their care to manage their illness. The co-location enables cohealth’s mental health team to work collaboratively with allied health services, alcohol and other drug services and clinical mental health providers to bridge service gaps and provide a more holistic model of care.
Through the new facility, cohealth is providing a range of mental health programs including community support services, personal helper and mentors service, outreach support, peer led recovery groups and day to day living recreation groups.
The facility features consulting rooms, group rooms, a gym, training and assessment kitchen, as well as staff areas and a mental health tribunal room.
For more information, please visit www.djhs.org.au or call (03) 9732 1600 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
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Graham Boal, Group Director Corporate Services, MacKillop Family Services
Stephen McGhie MP, Member for Melton District
Belinda Scott, Chief Executive, Djerriwarrh Health Services
The Hon Jenny Mikakos MP, Minister for Health
Lyn Morgain, Chief Executive, cohealth
Christine Kilpatrick, Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Health
Dr Stefan Gruenert, Chief Executive, Odyssey House Victoria

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