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How do you feel that BPD contributed to you ending up in prison?
I truly believe that if I had received adequate treatment from the Community Mental Health Services (CMHS) I would not have gone to prison. It wasn’t the symptoms of BPD, as much how they were managed.
At the age of 14, I had been given a diagnosis of ‘inadequate personality’. This was in 1974, when such terms were the norm. I spent some time in a psychiatric ward and a special school but was then completely discharged as soon as I reached 16. I wasn’t told about my diagnosis and so spent years thinking I was just weird and that I should hide how I felt. I had quite severe attachment issues but was too embarrassed to discuss it with anyone. On one of my rare visits to the GP I became quite tearful and so was treated for depression which, I now know, I didn’t have. I struggled alone most of my life; alternating between over-sensitivity and anger; impulsive behaviour; negative thinking; and feelings of emptiness, until I finally asked for help at the age of 53. That led to my current diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but also to the stigmatisation associated with it, that prevented me from getting any help.
I offended, partly, because I was desperate, frustrated and angry at the way I had been treated (or not) by the CMHS. Every time I think back to how I was spoken to, by the very people who are employed in a position to help people like me, I go through every emotion: sadness, frustration, anger, hate, suicide… My journey to prison is rather complex and involves domestic abuse, knife crime, arson, and the consequences of severe attachment. It also includes the part played by probation, the police, and a psychiatrist who I thought was treating me but turned out to be working with the police and was a witness against me. It is, perhaps, best saved for another time.
Why are there so many women with BPD in prison?
For those who have to rely on their local CMHS, there is still a huge amount of stigma and misunderstanding surrounding BPD among the front-line staff. We phone the crisis team in tears, begging for help. Invariably, we are asked if we intend to end our lives. If we say yes, they will phone the police. If the answer is no, then we don’t need their help and if anything changes, we are told that all they can do is to phone the police or advise us to phone 111. If we phone again, we are attention-seeking, and ignored.
Many people struggle to manage their emotions; to those with BPD this can be a massive understatement. The desperation felt can be unbearable, to the extent that around 70% attempt to take their own life at least once, and 10% succeed. The urge to do this can be immediate and sometimes, the feeling will not go away until they have done something extreme: screaming, self-harming, offending…
The lack of help from the CMHS is detrimental to the health of someone with BPD. However, what is likely to tip them over the edge into extreme behaviour, is the negative attitude towards them. Telling someone to bake a cake when all that person wants to do is to go to sleep and never wake up again, is both insensitive and potentially dangerous. We all understand that resources are short, but there is no excuse for a lack of compassion.
People with BPD do not always see the world as others do. In particular, they struggle to understand if they are liked or being ‘got at’ by others, including family and friends and others they are close to. This sometimes leads to a misunderstanding that is intensified by the person with BPD due to their lack of social skills, or ‘tools’. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) was developed specially to treat those with BPD, and other therapies have been successful in lessening the intensity of symptoms. However, resources are short and, where the treatment is available, it is not unusual to be told that ‘you are not ill enough, so don’t qualify’, or, ‘you are too ill to treat’.
Without treatment and understanding people with BPD feel lost, alone, helpless, neglected and insecure, afraid of being let down or abandoned. Unable to express their true feelings, they can come across as angry and aggressive. They may commit petty crimes but, without a true understanding of their condition, and within a culture of risk aversion, magistrates and judges often give them harsh sentences.
What was your experience of being in prison with BPD?
Most of my time in prison was spent either in Segregation or Healthcare. There was no attempt to try and understood my behaviour and I was seen largely as an attention-seeker. My spells in healthcare were usually after an episode of self-harming or attempting suicide. My stays in segregation, five months in total, were generally as a consequence of my in-cell graffiti. My way of coping was to draw and write on the cell walls. I desperately needed to get my feelings out, and no-one was willing to listen. Segregation wasn’t the answer and 23 hours a day alone in a cell can only exacerbate a mental health condition.
My one shining light in prison was the psychologist. I say ‘the’ psychologist because she was the only one there, although she was helped by three mental health nurses. She was kind to me, which meant more than you can imagine. She wanted to help me but, of course, she didn’t have the time. What she tried to do was to keep me out of segregation and, when this failed, she tried to make sure I was treated adequately. Unfortunately, this failed too, but I was grateful for her occasional appearance. It was more than I ever got in the community. My time in segregation is yet another story!
How much help, if any, is available to women in prison and does it change depending on the location?
Those who have two or more years left to serve on their sentence might be able to be transferred to one of the personality disorder units within the women’s estate. These are part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway, which is co-commissioned and managed by NHS England and HMPPS, in response to the knowledge that approximately two-thirds of prisoners meet the criteria for at least one type of personality disorder.
Outside of these units, there is a serious lack of training for prison and health staff in the symptoms of BPD. Those with less than two years left to serve are housed on regular wings and are too often, seen merely as troublemakers. It is very often the case that an individual with BPD spends a longer time than normal locked in their cell. A common symptom of BPD is a fear of sudden endings, and relocating an individual into another cell, or even prison, without prior knowledge can be immensely traumatic and often results in a period of crisis.
For those lucky enough to be referred to the prison mental health in-reach services (known as In-Reach), there is inevitably a long waiting list and even then, treatments for personality disorders, outside the specific units, are difficult to source. With a lack of resources, the staff face an uphill struggle to cope with the number of prisoners with a personality disorder. In addition, making a diagnosis whilst in custody can be unreliable because the individual is away from their usual environment. People very often act differently in prison; they may be putting on a brave face and suffering in silence, or they may become anti-social in order to survive.
How does the cost of keeping a woman with BPD in prison, compare to the cost of treating a woman in the community?
There are no definitive statistics on the prevalence of BPD in the UK, although it is thought to affect between 1 and 2% of the population. The ratio of women to men having the condition is said to be 3:1, and it is, by far, the most common personality disorder among women, both in prison and the community. It is thought that around 20% of women in UK prisons have BPD which, at the time of writing, would be an estimated 650 women. Keeping someone in prison costs around £118 per day. By these figures, the daily cost to the taxpayer, to keep women with BPD in prison, is £76,700.
It is always going to be cheaper and more effective to put money into the community rather than in prison, but there needs to be a concerted effort to ensure that money reaches those with a personality disorder. Too often, it is aimed at those with ‘emotional difficulties’, which includes a range of mental health conditions. Consequently, those with BPD get left behind. Then, of course, there is the human cost. The negative impact on families and on children in particular, of putting women in prison, cannot be overstated.
What can be done to fight the stigma surrounding BPD? How much do BPD treatment services differ across the UK?
The worst thing someone can hear when they need help is that nothing can be done. Historically, people with personality disorders have been denied help from statutory services because their condition has been regarded as untreatable. This belief is slowly changing because there are many people who are trying to fight the stigma. For me, it’s a matter of awareness and training, co-produced with those with lived experience. Frontline workers, delivery services and management should all be aware of why and how a personality disorder is developed, so that the appropriate therapies and services can be carried out with empathy, understanding and kindness.
As with most health services, there is a postcode lottery when it comes to finding effective and high-quality support. Some counties have dedicated personality disorder services, whilst other counties say they do but after delving into what they offer it is found that they are paying lip service. The remaining counties have neither the plans nor the desire to set up a dedicated service.
Do you have any other stories about women in prison with BPD and what they experienced?
A lady who became one of my best friends in prison, and who I am still in contact with, received a life sentence for the murder of her boyfriend. From what she told me, there had been many signs of difficulties in regulating her emotions, long before that incident. But she didn’t get help, and two lives were ruined. And of course, there was the knock-on effect to their families and friends. She was eventually transferred to a secure hospital for treatment but is now back in prison.
Another woman had similar experiences to me in that she would often end up in segregation. She had severe attachment issues and one day she held a knife to the throat of a woman she believed had been ‘leading her on’. The matter was resolved after a few hours, but a few weeks later, she took her own life.
How have you attempted over the last few years to change the system?
When I left prison, I set up the Derbyshire BPD Support Groups. The thought of others going through what I had just because they were alone with their condition, made me feel ill and I had to do something. That was four and a half years ago, and we now have members from all over the world taking part in our WhatsApp group and zoom calls. The best thing about it is that people know they are not alone; they are able to connect with others for support and advice.
As a person with lived experience of prison and mental health, I have written several articles and blogs trying to raise awareness of the consequences of not giving people adequate treatment, and the wider impact and expense, of sending women to prison for non-violent crimes. Within the Criminal Justice System, the Voluntary Sector and the NHS, I have been part of various focus groups, and I have presented at forums and conferences.
In my work with the Revolving Doors Agency (RDA), I have co-produced a Best Practice Guide for prisons, and a Pre-Release Skills Project for the women’s estate. I was also on the East Midland’s Prison Partnership Board. I have contributed to various national documents, including Lord Bradley’s Report, Ten Years On, as well as RETHINK’s Thinking Differently, a guide to NHS England’s new Mental Health Framework. These are just a few things I have done as a campaigner and activist, and I have much more to do.
Anything else you’d like to add.
Not all people with BPD will reach crisis point. Some learn to manage their emotions when relatively calm so that they do not reach that stage. It’s important to remember that most people in danger of reaching crisis point are not thinking straight and may not be able to get help for themselves. Yet, people need to be listened to and taken seriously. For those who can afford a private therapist, this can work quite well. It certainly saved me.
I would also like to add that, when talking about coping alone with my condition, I am referring to the lack of knowledge and treatment. I was lucky enough to spend over 36 years with my soulmate, Vicky, who sadly passed away just before Christmas. We struggled together but she supported me in ways that only a loved one can.
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MLB notebook: Tigers' Verlander skirts issue of nude photos
• Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander spoke to reporters for the first time about leaked nude photos of him and girlfriend Kate Upton that surfaced during Labor Day weekend. “I'm not going to comment on my personal life,” Verlander said in the Tigers' clubhouse before Tuesday's game against the Indians. “I never have, and I never plan on it.” Verlander, Upton and other celebrities allegedly had their photos stolen and posted online. The FBI has launched an investigation.
• Michael Wacha will replace Justin Masterson in the Cardinals' rotation Thursday and make his first start since mid-June. Manager Mike Matheny said Wacha will be limited to around 60 pitches at Milwaukee. He's 5-5 with a 2.79 ERA in 15 starts and has been on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder stress reaction. Masterson, acquired at the trade deadline from Cleveland, was 2-3 with a 7.90 ERA in six starts.
• Brewers outfielder •Carlos Gomez was diagnosed with a sprained left wrist and will be out of the starting lineup for at least one week.
• Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo could be done for the rest of the season because of a strained lower back. Rizzo was hurt Aug. 26 and has been out of the lineup for a week. The 25-year-old Rizzo is hitting .278 with 30 home runs and 71 RBIs.
• Masahiro Tanaka plans to throw a bullpen this week, the next step for the injured Yankees ace as he tries to overcome a recent setback. Manager Joe Girardi said Tanaka threw well Tuesday, and team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad diagnosed the right-hander with arm fatigue.
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Sathiko Katha staged in Kathmandu
Kathmandu (Pahichan) December 26 – Sathiko Katha, a drama that highlights the issues of gay and lesbian has been staged in Kathmandu from Friday.
Indian Dramatist Mitraji Ghost had prepared the drama which has been translated in Nepali language, presents a story of a girl who struggles hard to get love.
In drama, main character Sumitra Sumi has presented the uncomfortable environment she faced since she came to know about her gender identity. This also highlights the interference by male in their love affairs.
Similarly, one sided love affairs of Pandu to Sumi and its revelation has been presented. In Nepali society, several members of sexual and gender minority are facing a lot of discriminations.
The Drama has been directed by Renuka Karki and it was translated by Sagar Chand. Ayshuman Pyakurel, Suryaman Limbu, Sarada Adhikari and Sushma Niraula have played their role in the drama.

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The Contra-Tiempo Urban Dance Theater mission is to bring the usually unheard voices of the city onto the stage — immigrants, homeless, poor and others dealing with social disadvantage. They reach out to this non-traditional theater dance audience with engagement activities before, during and after performances. Their work brings a welcome multiculturalism into the seats, pleasing the artists and presenters and thrilling the audiences they serve.
After two years of Community Choreographic Labs that informed a slew of collaborating artists, the company premiered “Agua Furiosa” at the Glorya Kaufman Dance Theater on the UCLA campus on Jan. 14. Choreographed and directed by Anna Maria Alvarez, the 90-minute production includes eight ferocious dancers (five women, three men) and one unaccompanied jazz-style vocalist/composer, Pyeng Threadgill. The five intimately linked acts of the show give inspirational credit to sources including William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” and Oya, the Afro-Cuban deity of wind and storms. Viewers are encouraged not to remain passive and silent during the performance, but to respond to what is seen and heard as it is happening.
With props, including almost 100 sparkling white 10-gallon plastic tubs and a black umbrella for each dancer, the non-stop action on the stage kept the eye busy. The young and strong dancers executed their almost urgent and angry phrases of movement with a commitment that underscored their deep personal connection to the themes presented — water and its relation to a host of oppressions (racism, sexism and economic inequality, among others). The aforementioned props referenced burden, shelter, guns and, perhaps unfortunately, Alvin Ailey’s iconic dance theater piece, “Revelations.” Each dancer had her or his own movement vocabulary, ranging from popping isolations for some of the men to gesture-only phrases and full-bodied modern dance. Though European ballet may have been part of some performers’ backgrounds, that genre took a back seat to what was happening in front of this audience.
A friendly game of musical stools/tubs marked the transition from one happy and cooperative group of performers to the scarcity-imposed aggression that followed. Alvarez handled the odd-person-out cleverly, until only one individual remained. In another sequence, one female dancer stood atop the pristine tubs and provocatively posed as the onlooking dancers first applauded her and then laughed and humiliated her. This traverse from good to evil came off a little arbitrarily, but that may also be the nature of the real-world experience.
Threadgill’s libretto-like, regally dressed pathway through the performing area provided an aural context for the events. Her tones often engendered hoots and hollers from the onlookers. Sound archivist d. sabela grimes amassed an interesting assortment of supportive rhythms and instrumentation, and Rosalida Medina’s otherwise streetwear-like costumes kept the time here and now. The stylistically diverse dancers were Isis Avalos, Christopher Cuenza, Jannet Goldamez, Bianca Golden, Samad Guerra, Francisco Herrejon, Bianca Medina and Diana Toledo.
The highlights for this writer were the quiet moments, when the stage was still but a slight breeze gently wafted across the upstage scrim, causing it to softly undulate. Another time, the dancers lay facedown on the floor with their hands extended to the audience. As if playing a piano or typing, a phantom rain seemed to fall over us all. A stage-crossing silhouette of one dancer walking on the backs of the others added an electrifying level change into the mix of images and physicality.
One of the goals of many artists is to make work that encourages a discussion or provokes audience members to think about what they witnessed after the event. Here’s where Contra-Tiempo’s strength lies. At the post-performance conversation, it seemed that many in the theater could identify with the scenarios demonstrated on stage. This writer was drawn to the demographic diversity in the viewership and the company’s ongoing and upcoming travels near and far. If the performing arts want to broaden their reach, will that affect the kind of work that’s created and the subjects addressed? Universal themes can often be extrapolated from idiosyncratic situations but whom will they reach?
“Agua Furiosa” will be performed again Thursday through Sunday (Thursday through Saturday shows start at 8 p.m., and the Sunday matinee begins at 4 p.m.). Feedback is welcome.
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Glorya Kaufman Theater is located on the UCLA campus at 120 Westwood Plaza, LA 90095 (parking lot 4). Tickets are $15 to $29 and can be purchased at http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/90295/2133961/&brand=capucla&camefrom=cfc_ucla_ContraEDP. For more information, visit http://cap.ucla.edu/calendar/details/agua_furiosa.

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Johnnie Jackson has backed Charlton Athletic to continue their up-and-down form when they take on Barnsley in a key match in the fight for Championship survival tonight.
The Addicks go into the game on an eight-game alternating win-loss streak and can make that nine if they recover from Saturday's defeat at Brighton by beating the bottom-of-the-table Tykes.
"We have bounced back before in recent weeks. Losing on the Saturday and winning on the Tuesday has been our pattern," Jackson told the club website.
"If we can carry on like that then we'll stay up. We want more than that and want to win every game, obviously, but Tuesday is key now."
Tonight's match is one of two games in hand that Charlton have on most of the sides around them. Victory will see them climb up to 18th in the table and four points clear of the bottom three.


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Story By: BRETT DEYO / SHORT TRACK SUPER SERIES – GAFFNEY, SC – The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco journey south on Memorial Day weekend has expanded.
Following back-to-back events on Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22 at Tri-County Racetrack in Brasstown, N.C., the STSS Modifieds will roll into Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, S.C., on Saturday, May 23.
The STSS “Return to Racing” brings the STSS brand south to the Carolinas for the first time in series history. All three events will be broadcast live on Dirt Track Digest TV exclusively.
The Saturday event at Cherokee – The Place Your Mama Warned You About – features a 40-lap, $4,000-to-win STSS Modified event that is open to all big-block/small-block Modified competitors wishing to take part. This is not an invitational event.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- Citizen Action of Wisconsin and State Representative Melissa Sargent announced legislation Tuesday morning they say would ensure Wisconsin residents can receive vital health coverage.
Eighteen Wisconsin counties and the Wisconsin Counties Association, which represents 71 counties, previously passed resolutions calling for the state to accept enhanced federal Medicaid funds. After Governor Scott Walker rejected that Medicaid funding, some are calling for passage of this proposed legislation, which would allow counties to go around Gov. Walker and access the federal funds. Sargent announced the bill Tuesday in the State Capitol Assembly Parlor.
The Wisconsin State Journal reports the idea is based on a demonstration project approved for Cuyahoga County in Ohio. However, Ohio later accepted the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion, which covers people up to 133 percent of the poverty level.
When Gov. Scott Walker rejected the Medicaid expansion, he said it could put state taxpayers at risk because the federal government might not be able to sustain its share of the plan. Under his plan, about 72,000 adults making more than the poverty level will lose Medicaid, or BadgerCare, and about 83,000 childless adults under the poverty level will gain coverage. Both moves were set to take place January 1, but lawmakers are expected to, at the governor's request, delay the moves for three months. The Assembly passed the delay and the Senate is expected to take it up soon.
It's unlikely Walker and the Republican-controlled legislature would approve Sargent's bill.
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Join us in the season final of the Podcast- Sura Khan’s Whispers of Wisdom. Topic: Adjusting to the Times-Close of 2020. Sura Khan encourages listening’s to stay positive in the coming year, 2021 as we continue to face obstacles do to the Pandemic. Highlights: Ask Sura Khan, Candice from Los Angeles California get advice on the continued shut downs in the heart of the entertainment industry, Hollywood. Come alone for the ride as we close out 2020, and remember the challenging times. Sneak peek into Season three and more!:
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January 15, 2015
Health Tip: Adding Aroma to Your Dishes
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(HealthDay News) -- Aromatic vegetables can offer plenty of nutrients and flavor to your favorite dishes. Examples include garlic, onions, peppers, chiles or ginger.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests:
- Opting for fresh veggies instead of frozen, which may be watery.
- Prepping aromatics on the weekend so they're ready to use during the week.
- Using care when working with onions and hot peppers to avoid irritation from their oils.
- Sweating vegetables in a bit of water, juice or broth. Skip the oils and butter.

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Documents were either incomplete or late, but Melissa Lewis remains on ballot
When Rockford voters in the Second Ward go to the polls in April, they will likely have a candidate on the ballot who would not be there had it not been for lapses in judgment by officials at the Rockford Board of Election Commissioners. The lapses resulted in a race between Democratic challenger Melissa Lewis and Republican incumbent Pat Curran.
According to Patrick W. Hayes, attorney for the Rockford Board of Election Commissioners and law firm Guyer and Enichen, Lewis arrived at approximately 4:30 p.m., on the day of the filing deadline, Dec. 13 . Hayes said Lewis was informed by an unidentified Rockford election official that her petitions did not include the required statement of economic interest.
Lewis later returned shortly after the 5 p.m. filing deadline with the economic interest statement. However, election officials had already locked the door.
Hayes said an election official then unlocked the door to allow Lewis into the building. Hayes was subsequently reached by telephone for advice on how to handle Lewis candidate package. He informed the official to accept the petition as it existed at 4:30 p.m., not the time Lewis submitted the petition with economic interest statement, which was after the 5 p.m., deadline.
Hayes said: I thought the only way to be fair was to accept the package, and then have others decide whether to challenge [her candidacy]. …She was allowed to file an incomplete petition. However, a source said Lewis candidacy is not likely to be challenged before the election.
Hayes also said the door should not have been unlocked for Lewis, and the election official should have accepted the package as it was submitted at 4:30 p.m.
Asked whether informing a candidate that their nominating package is incomplete comprises dispensing legal advice or practicing law without a license, Gary Kovanda, Winnebago County Deputy States Attorney, said the answer usually relies on the intent of the individual. Kovanda said in Lewis case, he thought the intent of the election official was to help the candidate, not dispense legal advice.
The Rockford Board of Election Commissioners Web site listed the incorrect date of the consolidated primary election as Feb. 25. The election is really Tuesday, Feb. 22.
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Small businesses are turning away from banks and exploring their options when it comes to borrowing, with 39 per cent actively considering a move to non-bank lending alternatives, according to a recent survey.
The Disruption Index quarterly report released earlier this week shows growing SME confidence in the non-bank lending sector. Also, the latest East and Partners Business Banking Index shows long approval turnaround times, poor satisfaction and falling loyalty due to “exasperation” with major banks the reasons for small businesses looking to alternative lenders.
And it’s no surprise, considering the large number of small business loans rejected by the major banks. According to an RFI Intelligence Survey conducted in 2011, almost 50 per cent of SMEs that apply for traditional credit are rejected. A lack of physical presence and limited track record are the two main reasons preventing them from accessing funds, making it even more difficult for e-commerce and online businesses.
Enter the non-bank lender. With about 20 established lenders in Australia, it’s a booming industry. While a bank could take weeks to approve funds, often requiring collateral, business plans and forecasts, a non-bank lender can provide working capital quickly for businesses looking to get ahead. It’s this fast turnaround – thanks to data being accessed online through eBay or Xero plugins, for example – and the personal service that’s appealing to small business owners.
In a testimonial on their website, Stephen said non-bank lender Moula was hassle free (with) fast approval. “I spoke to our accountant and she introduced me to Moula … they assisted me and within 24 hours we had a cash injection. It’s good to know that when we get a good business opportunity, we can get support.”
It’s non-bank lenders like Melbourne-based Moula that allow small businesses to access funds so quickly. Users can get approval for a business loan in three steps online – entering their business and personal information, linking business data, and providing the bank account details to deposit funds.
“Small business lending is evolving and the integration of new data sources means that we can continue to disrupt the traditional lending model. In the past, SMEs have felt the pinch as lenders tighten their belts. Businesses now have the opportunity to access funding in real time, knocking down previous barriers to business growth,” said Moula CEO and co-founder Aris Allegos.
And it’s a strategy that’s working, with Moula ramping up its own business growth by raising $30 million last year from investors including Liberty Financial, and recently appointing former Xero managing director, Chris Ridd to its board.
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The suspect, 40, once lived with the girl's mom in an Everett apartment.
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Prosecutors last week filed a child molestation charge against the man. The Herald is not naming him to protect the privacy of the victim.
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The closing artist reception for the "Honor: People and Salmon" exhibit at the Kittredge Gallery was filled with amazing artists, poets, writers, photographers, and an audience filled with people passionate about the health of our rivers, salmon and the ocean.
Coast Salish author Sasha LaPointe read a moving account that brought tears to my eyes and many others in attendance. She recounted a visit to a location on the river where her family used to fish for salmon but had since been covered over with asphalt. This poignant story is but a small piece in the larger loss of salmon habitat that is driving salmon and the people who's livelihood depend on it to near extinction. The efforts currently underway to remove Snake River dams is part of the efforts to restore the natural salmon habitat, run and spawning grounds.
After the reception ended and saying thank you and goodbyes to the organizers and fellow artists I took down my artwork. I was about to head out for a long drive back home when a woman approached and asked me about my artwork. If it was for sale. It turns out that she is a marine ecologist and she said that my painting had reminded her of her experience snorkeling in the Puget Sound and seeing all the kelp and fish under water. This was the best compliment I could have ever received!


3:52 p.m. Update: Bloomington Police Dept. Capt. Ryan Pedigo has release the following to the media:
“On May 5th at approximately 10:49 a.m., officers and IU Health Ambulance Service personnel responded to Wheeler Mission, located at 215 S Westplex Avenue, regarding a welfare check on an unconscious man that had been located inside a vehicle in the parking lot. Upon arrival, officers located the man inside a red Chevrolet Monte Carlo and determined that he was deceased. The complainant reported to officers that he regularly checked on the man and on today’s date, located him unconscious inside the vehicle and he believed that he was deceased. It was also reported that the man had been living inside his vehicle since December 2020.
There were no signs of injury or foul play noted by investigators at the scene. For information about the decedent’s identity, as well as cause and manner of death, please contact the Monroe County Coroner’s Office.”
The Bloomington Police Department and the Monroe County Coroner are investigating after a man was found deceased in a car parked at 15 S. Westplex Ave., Wednesday morning around 10:50 a.m. This is the second person found dead in the city in the past 24 hours.
Police were called around 10:50 a.m. after a person reported finding a man who appeared to be deceased. Officers arriving confirmed in scanner traffic that the person had died. A passerby told the Bloomingtonian the man had been living in the car and was unhoused. Others confirmed seeing the man in the area over the past few months.
The body of another man, who was unhoused, was found in an improvised shelter around 24 hours earlier at the property of the former Player’s Pub building on S. Walnut.
The Bloomingtonian is holding the description of the vehicle pending notification of next of kin, and more information from authorities about the death.
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Alex Smith has stepped things up to help Washington get the No.1 spot in the NFC East. Here are the highlights:
- Smith and his team don’t concern themselves with their division. They’re just focused on playing the best they can.
- They pulled out the Thanksgiving victory with Gibson running for three touchdowns. Smith threw a scoring pass, which came in handy in the fourth quarter to ensure they had the win.
- Smith has won his second straight victory in a comeback that wasn’t on anyone’s radar.
- Smith was a bit modest and grateful of the turn out. He never thought something like this could happen in his wildest dreams.
- They’ve not only built up momentum but were able to defeat their long-time rival the Dallas Cowboys on the Thanksgiving holidays.
- Gibson said while they’re record isn’t the best, they still have a chance to get they playoff spot. The fact that they’re still in the running gives them faith they can take it to the next level.


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Historically and today, female participants and animal subjects have been underrepresented in the majority of scientific research. Leaving out females doesn’t just hurt women, it affects the rigor and validity of science as a whole.
Here’s a fun trivia question – when did United States law first require clinical trials to include women in their pool of participants: 1977, 1985, 1994, or 2016? If you guessed 1977, you guessed wrong; that was the year that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) effectively did the opposite by banning women from participating as participants in clinical trials at all. In their “General Considerations for the Clinical Evaluation of Drugs”, the FDA excluded women with “childbearing potential” (defined as “a premenopausal female capable of becoming pregnant”) from participating in Phase I and II clinical trials; however, this policy change appeared to have a dampening effect on the participation of women in clinical trials across the board. This decision was not reversed until 1994; since then, the FDA has updated their guidelines to emphasize the need for female participants and the enrollment of women in any clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is now required by law. But with only 25 years of catching up, many areas of biomedical research are still in the dark when it comes to the effects of illnesses and treatments in female patients. And lest we assume that this legislation eliminated the exclusion of women from clinical trials, only last week (October 4th, 2019) the FDA approved the HIV prevention medication Descovy despite the manufacturer presenting data from clinical trials that explicitly excluded people who have receptive vaginal sex.
Clinical research has developed a blind spot for female participants
The exclusion of women from clinical research was in part a response to the toxic effects of medications like thalidomide on developing fetuses. The NIH and FDA wanted to limit the potential for investigational drugs to cause birth defects. However, the decision to exclude all women, not just pregnant ones, also speaks to a long-standing opinion in science that males represent the “normal” or “default” biological situation and that females are “complex” (often the most charitable description). These agencies didn’t seem to appreciate that they would be missing useful information by focusing solely on men.
Today, many common medications have been studied almost entirely in men prior to receiving FDA approval. Phase 1 clinical trials (the first step in seeking FDA approval for a new medication, designed to test the safety of a drug) still recruit far more men than women, in part because people using hormonal contraception are often excluded from recruitment. This leaves researchers blind to sex differences in side effects of medications, which are often more serious in women. Recently, the FDA had to lower the dosage of the sleep aid Ambien in women because their slower metabolism of the medication was leading to an increased risk of serious side effects (including driving while asleep), a fact that was missed in the clinical trials for the drug. Even when women are included in clinical trials, the results are often not analyzed for the effects of sex, which prevents researchers from catching on to important sex differences.
Basic research to understand the symptoms and underlying pathology of common illnesses also suffers from a lack of female representation. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in both men and women in the US, but women may experience different symptoms of a heart attack than men do, which may in part explain why the survival rate for women is lower than for men. Research on the effects of daily low-dose aspirin found that it reduced the risk of heart attack, but the 20,000 person study didn’t include a single woman. When a follow-up study was conducted years later, aspirin did not have the protective effect in women that had been observed in men. Despite these facts, recent investigations of new cardiovascular drugs have still primarily recruited men. This disparity in female versus male recruitment can even be seen in illnesses that disproportionately impact women, such as Alzheimer’s disease, lung cancer and psychiatric illness. The refusal to see women as valuable research participants continues to leave them vulnerable to unexpected consequences of illness and treatment.
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The focus on males in medical research extends all the way to the most basic scientific research: those using cell and animal models to study the development and treatment of disease. The vast majority of preclinical research has been carried out in male cell lines and male insects, rodents and primates.
The justification for this approach was based on rhythmic fluctuations of hormones in female tissues; because female mammals have a fertility cycle with periods of higher and lower estrogen and progesterone, it was believed that data from female subjects would be more variable than data collected from males. The evidence to justify this claim has been inconsistent at best, and a recent meta-analysis of more than 300 neuroscience experiments showed that data from female mice were no more variable than male mice across a wide variety of physiological, behavioral and cellular measures. Male animals and humans have hormonal fluctuations too, and these changes do regulate cellular function and behavior; they just don’t occur as predictably as female fertility cycles do.
As of 2016, the NIH now requires that all new grant applications include the use both male and female subjects or justify the exclusion of one sex. But opinions about the merit of including females in preclinical research are still divided; even some members of the grant reviewing organizations at the NIH have expressed skepticism about the new policy:
“…this is nonsense…requiring it stands in the way of making progress…The policy introduces a variable that cannot be adequately controlled for with typical budget and capacity constraints and weakens rigor of the majority of applications.”
-Anonymous NIH study section member on the inclusion of female subjects in preclinical research
Still, valuable insights have been gleaned from including female subjects in accordance with NIH policy. Recently, developments in rodent models of pain biology are beginning to suggest biological reasons for the increased rates of chronic pain in women, and work to improve modeling for anxiety disorders in female rodents may enhance the ability of findings from these animal models to translate to human therapies.
These concerns touch on a necessary consideration in the effort to be more inclusive of women as participants in scientific research: which “women” are we talking about? As with all forms of oppression, the exclusion of female participants in research is intersectional, disproportionately impacting women who are members of other underrepresented groups such as women of color, queer women, elderly women, transgender women and transgender, intersex or nonbinary people who were assigned female at birth (AFAB). The effects of this exclusion are felt most acutely in these communities, and these groups often suffer from a lack of representation even in forms of medical research that are aimed at women’s health issues. A horrifying recent example is the startling disparity in childbirth complication rates between white and African American parents in the United States. African American people are more than three times more likely to experience potentially life-threatening conditions like eclampsia (seizures due to elevated blood pressure) and blood clots during and after childbirth. Doctors who have been educated and trained primarily on white people are often ill-equipped to recognize these conditions in people of color and may delay treatment until it is too late. Research to understand why African American people experience higher rates of eclampsia has thus far been lacking.
Excluding these diverse populations of women and AFAB people from health research not only hurts the excluded parties, it impedes the progress of science in general. Sex and gender differences in how illnesses manifest and how treatments work provide an opportunity to explore aspects of disease that might be hidden if the focus is on one sex or gender group alone. The influence of hormonal signaling or the role of social factors on the progress of illness can tell us a lot about the underlying process that drives the disease. This information can suggest new strategies for treatment that can be effective in patients of all genders, not just women. Comparing men and women, male and female animals, pre and post-menopause people, or people who use hormone products and those who do not has the potential to provide these critical insights. When we limit our participant pool to only a certain section of the population, we miss valuable data.
Increasing the participation of women and AFAB people in clinical trials and preclinical research isn’t a fast process. The pace of research is often excruciatingly slow, and major changes in policy often take years to manifest results. Science and medicine as a whole have to work to rebuild trust and confidence with communities they have marginalized, especially women of color, queer women and transgender people. Investment in the analysis of how well diversity measures are working and continual refinement of policy is crucial to ensure that proposed changes are working as intended. The role of hormones in various clinical setting could use a revisit, especially when they pose a barrier to female subjects in preclinical animal experiments and exclude the millions of people who use hormonal products from clinical research. If you’re female or AFAB and interested in being a participant in a clinical trial, ask your doctor about ways to get involved in your area. Female participation in clinical research doesn’t just benefit women, it improves the understanding of disease in a way that can help everyone.
Edited by Candice Crilly and Aldo Jordan. Graphic by Alison Earley.


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The government is looking into further raising the re-employment age from 65 years old to 67, said Senior Minister of State for Manpower Amy Khor during the debate on the Manpower Ministry's budget.
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The government is looking into making the Progressive Wage Model, which ensures workers' pay scales rise in tandem with skills-upgrading, compulsory in the landscaping sector.
306 Mar 2014 Thu
The overall median Cash-Over-Valuation for HDB resale flats fell to zero in February, according to latest data from the Singapore Real Estate Exchange.
405 Mar 2014 Wed
Singapore's defence expenditure came under scrutiny on Wednesday as Members of Parliament discussed the biggest item under Budget 2014.
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Businesses, especially the smaller ones, need more help as rising costs in Singapore continue to hurt them -- Members of Parliament echoed this concern as the Budget debate resumed on Tuesday.
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Over 1,000 inputs on Budget 2014 have been received by government feedback unit REACH through its various platforms. Over half of the feedback was about initiatives announced to build a fair and equitable society.
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Eight town councils will increase their service and conservancy charges from April 1. The town councils are Ang Mo Kio, Jurong, Marine Parade, Moulmein-Kallang, Nee Soon, Pasir Ris-Punggol, Potong Pasir and Sembawang.
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Economists say Central Provident Fund contribution rates should be raised to 40% in the future and in a phased manner. But they stress that this should not happen until the global economy has recovered further.
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What is the most deadly 9mm round?
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What is the deadliest handgun?
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What caliber pistol is best for self defense?
The 3 Best Handgun Calibers for Armed Self-Defense9mm. Gun gurus once considered 9mm Luger ammunition to be underpowered, best for shooters who couldn’t or wouldn’t “man-up” and shoot the big boy . 45 ACP caliber cartridge. … 2. . 38 Special. … 10mm. Let’s say recoil isn’t an issue.
What is the most dangerous caliber bullet?
9mmThe Radically Invasive Projectile, or the R.I.P, in my opinion, is quite arguable the most deadliest bullet. It’s a 9mm round and costs around $36.99 – $47.99, but what’s the most brutal part about it is the ejection function on the tip.
What handgun does FBI use?
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Can a gun go off if you drop it?
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Can a 9mm kill a bear?
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What caliber handgun has the most stopping power?
40 round, which supposedly combines the best features of the . 45 ACP and the 9mm. However, others say that the lowly . 22 LR has the best stopping power, since it stays in the target’s body and bounces around, shredding arteries and punching holes in internal organs.
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Is Rip ammo illegal?
Like with hollow-point bullets, the Hague Convention prohibits the use of these bullets in war. NATO member countries don’t use these type of bullets. In the US, hollow-points are legal—and popular—among the civilian population and police forces.


Husband Stabbed By Wife Run Over Twice On Way To Doctor
It was a party for Treaty Days, when the couple began to row. Cook stabbed Hudson twice in the arm. Both had been drinking and Hudson shook off his small injuries – neither wound was longer than 3mm. After a period he wandered up the road to a nearby relative’s home to get a lift to the doctors. And that was when it happened. Hudson collapsed. One of the knife wounds had clipped an artery. The court hears that his fall was “likely due to the loss of blood”.
Prone in the road, a drunk driver hit him. Minutes later another drunk driver ran him over, something witnessed by the RCMP on their way to investigate the stabbing call. The police reported that the victim had suffered “significant road rash“.
The police charged the 27-year-old driver with impaired driving causing death. The first drunk driver come forward to admit he hit Hudson. He too was charged. But then the pathologist took a “second look”. He found that Hudson had actually died of blood loss. But would he have died had he made it to the nursing station? It was there that Hudson died.
Defence lawyer Scott Newman told court: “He very well might have reached the (nursing station) had it not been for the intervening act of getting hit by the car.”
So. Can it be manslaughter?
Says Cook: “I just want to apologize to the family for their loss, my loss and the children’s loss. hope they can forgive me one day.”
She’ll be sentenced this month.


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Letter: Gasoline prices and the value of your property
I have written several columns and a number of letters on the artificially high prices of gasoline in the Roaring Fork Valley. My argument is that prices have been elevated relative to the prices of gasoline in Denver ever since the principal supplier of gasoline in the valley, Western States Petroleum, was acquired by Pilot, a privately owned Tennessee firm that owns, among other things, truck stops. The family that owns Pilot also owns the Cleveland Browns.
Recently there have been two new developments in the gasoline marketing area. First, residents in northern Vermont filed a class action against petroleum retailers in the area for artificially high gasoline prices. The suit follows a Federal Trade Commission report prepared for Sen. Bernie Sanders that found that prices in the area were 10 cents a gallon higher than would have been predicted by the agency’s models. I am certain the FTC would reach a similar conclusion were it to examine the gasoline market in the valley. However, no one seems to care.
The second development in gasoline marketing offers a reason to care. Two academics have produced a study that shows that higher gasoline prices lower the value of houses. Using 10 years of data for Virginia and Florida, the academics found that a $1-per-gallon decline in prices shortens the time to sell a house by 25 days. In addition, the study concluded that a $1-per-gallon decline in prices increases the selling price of a house by 2.4 percent.
I think the results make sense, although I cannot vouch for the quality of the study because I have not yet obtained the full document. The results suggest that artificially high prices inflicted on the valley and parts of the Western Slope by the Tennessee oil barons are having a greater financial impact on those living in the valley than we originally thought. It is not just the cost of gasoline — it’s the value of your home. The lower housing prices inflicted on us by the Tennessee oil barons also cut the income of the valley’s many real estate agents.
Maybe we should not be so passive. Sanders looked after his constituents. Do we have a representative who might do the same for us? There is a lot of money on the table that seems to be going to Tennessee.

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Too bad Universal decided on a day-and-date release
Way back in July, the very first post published on The Quorum was about HALLOWEEN KILLS. Back then, we were lamenting the fact that the film was tracking well below its paygrade. Both awareness and interest were much lower than one would expect for a film of its pedigree.
As we pointed out then, the last installment of HALLOWEEN opened to $76M in 2018. That film still has the 3rd largest horror opening ever, and it is the highest-grossing horror film to open in the month of October. So, yeah, KILLS has big shoes to fill.
Despite the low tracking, it was still shocking when Universal announced on September 9th that it would be shifting KILLS from pure theatrical to a simultaneous release on its Peacock streaming service. This was especially surprising in light if the fact that a week earlier, SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE SEVEN RINGS resoundingly proved that audiences are seeing movies in theaters again.
On top of that, horror has always been a theatrical-forward, communal genre. With QUIET, CANDYMAN, and THE CONJURING: TDMMDI, horror films were an important part of the early theatrical recovery. It was a move that continues to confound.
Three weeks later, the decision seems even more unfortunate given that since that announcement, KILLS has been on a Bryce Harper-worthy ascendance.
We still consider A QUIET PLACE PART II (dark yellow) to be the gold standard for horror. That film opened to $48M back in May when far fewer theaters were open and the box office was just beginning its recovery. But, as noted above, one would expect KILLS to perform at a similarly elevated level.
Back in July (yellow dashed line), when KILLS (brown)was four months from release, awareness was on the rise but had yet to break out of the 28 to 32 range. It was barely above CANDYLAND (light yellow) and well below QUIET, which was nearing 40 at the same distance from release.
For quite a while, KILLS continued to hover in the low 30’s until this month. But boy has it taken off since then. Today, awareness has shot up seven points in less than two weeks. It now sits at 42, just a hair behind QUIET when it opened. And, with another two weeks before release, there’s plenty of time for KILLS to rise above QUIET.
As you can see below, we’re seeing the same phenomenal rise on the interest side. Back in early July, the interest score for KILLS was at 5.0. Today it’s up to 5.6 and is charging towards the rarefied air of 6.0.
On top of that, interest in seeing the movie in a theater (rather than at home) has climbed since our July profile. Today more than half the people interested in seeing the film want to see it in a theater.
That may not seem so great, but most people would rather watch a film at home. Only a few movies are above 50% for a theater. As you can see, KILLS ranks 5th among all films being tracked by The Quorum for theater viewership.
Back in July, KILLS looked surprisingly soft. But in the past few weeks, the film has begun to reflect its earlier promise. It is now tracking on par with QUIET, as it should. Not only are awareness and interest on the rise, but the desire to watch in a theater is strong.
Universal’s day-and-decision didn’t make much sense when it was announced earlier this month. Now it looks like the studio will be leaving some theatrical dollars on the table.


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Several of us in the audience brought cameras and, inspired by the talk, wandered the gardens afterwards avidly photographing. I put some of my shots in our photo gallery (which you can see by clicking on the image at right) and invite you to send me some of yours for posting there as well. Email them to me at email@example.com.
Just a reminder: Alan's images are on display in the Haggerty Center Gallery throughout July.


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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Have Officially Signed a Netflix Deal; What Can Fans Expect?
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have had plenty of homes since the royal pair officially stepped down as Senior members of the Royal Family. And while they may continue to move around until they find a house to really settle into, they seem to have found an entertainment home in Netflix. The royal couple has officially signed a multi-year deal with the streaming service. But, just what can royal fans expect from the couple?
Netflix is certainly no stranger to bringing huge and powerful names on board. Giants in the entertainment industry like Shonda Rhimes have been brought on in order to enrich the platform. The popular streaming service even signed a deal with former U.S. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, so they had experience with handling high-profile names prior to bringing Prince Harry and Meghan onboard.
The Duchess of Sussex was an actor on ‘Suits’ prior to joining the Royal Family
Though Prince Harry is fairly new to this version of media, with the exception of his recent work on the Netflix documentary, Rising Phoenix, fans will note that Meghan has a background in the entertainment industry. Prior to joining the royal family, she made a name for herself as an actress. Her most famous role was in the popular USA show, Suits as Rachel Zane.
After stepping down as a senior royal, Meghan served as the narrator for the Disneynature’s, documentary, Elephant. Now, Meghan and Prince Harry are both expanding their influence in the entertainment industry. Variety reported that the pair have signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to make children’s series, feature films, documentaries, and scripted television shows for the popular streaming service.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle signed a multi-year deal with Netflix
“Harry and Meghan have inspired millions of people all around the world with their authenticity, optimism and leadership,” Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s co-CEO and Chief Content Officer, shared in a statement. “We’re incredibly proud they have chosen Netflix as their creative home – and are excited about telling stories with them that can help build resilience and increase understanding for audiences everywhere,” Sarandos continued about Meghan and Prince Harry.
The royal pair also released a statement of their own about why they’ve chosen to go this particular route. “Our lives, both independent of each other, and as a couple have allowed us to understand the power of the human spirit: of courage, resilience, and the need for connection,” Prince Harry and Meghan penned. “Through our work with diverse communities and their environments, to shining a light on people and causes around the world, our focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope.”
The royal couple recognize how important family programming is because of their son, Archie
Prince Harry and Meghan also shared that having their son, Archie, has also taught them the value of family programming “As new parents, making inspirational family programming is also important to us, as is powerful storytelling through a truthful and relatable lens. We are pleased to work with Ted and the team at Netflix whose unprecedented reach will help us share impactful content that unlocks action.”
Clearly, stepping away from the Royal Family was just the tip of the iceberg for Prince Harry and Meghan. It seems like we’ll be hearing a lot more from them via entertainment and beyond. We’re sure royal fans can’t wait to see what they cook up with Netflix.

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SA family paid R100,000 for fake jobs in Canada scam: CT immigration firm
South Africans are warned to be aware of an online hoax that claims Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau is “begging” African leaders from Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Zambia and now South Africa for one million new immigrants from each of these countries.
Beaver Immigration Consulting said on Monday: "The hoax is part of an elaborate scam that is defrauding thousands of dollars from victims. Through social media and chat groups the scam has now moved its way down the continent and entered the South African market."
Fake news stories appeared online two months ago and are being shared on Facebook, Reddit, Twitter and Whatsapp groups that Canada has created “a new employment and migration programme” designed for immigrants from several African countries, the organisation said in a statement.
The posts have been declared as fraudulent and refuted by several Canadian High Commissions and Canada’s immigration ministry.
Nicholas Avramis, a licensed Canadian immigration consultant based in Cape Town, said that while Canada is on a mass immigration drive to attract skilled workers from around the world, the scammers twist elements of Canada’s immigration policy in order to manipulate victims into believing what the companies are doing is legitimate.
Beaver Immigration said the BBC’s Reality Check team reported that the “one million” figure referenced in the hoax posts has been drawn from the announcement by the government of Canada that is will add one million new permanent residents by the end of 2021.
However, Canada’s plan to admit more immigrants is not country-specific and selects applicants based on their age, work experience, education and English language proficiency.
“We have known about this scam for some time and we have been warning markets in East and West Africa to be vigilant, but the calls from South African victims and other foreign nationals living in South Africa have started to come in. It was only a matter of time before the scam reached South Africa,” said Avramis.
According to Avramis, this type of fraud has been common in India and Asia for years, but the scam has recently found its way into South Africa.
“I have both vulnerable members of society, such as asylum seekers, and wealthy families calling me to tell me about their experience. One family used all of its savings and paid R100,000 for two fake job offers from Canada.”


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From the Publisher
"This is an excellent and extremely helpful introduction to Christian theology. Believers of all familiarity with theology will find McGrath's explanations helpful and clarifying. This would be an excellent text for a sunday school or church bible study. I would even include this as a text for an introductory course in theology." (Jacob Sweeney's Blog, 16 December 2011)
"McGrath’s approach is creedal and biblical. The chapters are lucid, engaging, and thought-provoking in so far as they serve as gateways into a complex (if not at times convoluted) field of study.” (Religious Studies Review)
“The publisher's blurb reports that the first edition was 'an international best seller' …It deserves this success. Students need such a clearly presented, sure-footed account of the theological basics.” (Theological Book Review)
What People are saying about this
From the Publisher
"What makes this book such an effective introduction to the essential ingredients of the Christian faith is the way in which Alister McGrath interweaves leading theological ideas with the views of major theologians. The result is a compact but thorough volume that is sound, useful, and remarkably appealing. Highly recommended as a basic text for both beginning and intermediate classes in Christian theology."
—David Hein, Hood College Maryland
"McGrath has successfully created a theology which is both inviting to the beginning student and informing to the more advanced student. His approach often offers a unique perspective on how to warmly introduce a student to complex discussions on theology. This book will be useful on many levels in the church and the academy as an introductory theology."
—David Talley, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
"At one point, Professor McGrath aptly describes this book as a handshake of welcome for those who want to begin the study of Christian theology. Written in a style that is friendly, clear and accessible, it inducts the novice into a masterly overview of the subject and into the lively, questioning conversation that it represents."
—Jeremy Worthen, South East Institute for Theological Education and University of Kent
"This book is ecumenical in the best sense of that word. McGrath appeals to the breadth and depth of the Church's witness in order to explain its faith, and in so doing he has produced a superb guidebook for the study of theology. The book should engage students of all stripes. It raises as many questions as it answers, and it provides the foundation for a deeper exploration of the Church's common mind."
—Mark Weedman, Crossroads College
"Theology: The Basics offers a masterful simplification of the central themes, complex history, and creative giants of Christian thought. McGrath provides a scholarly introduction to the discipline of Christian Theology that avoids partisanship without sacrificing profundity."
—Lonnie D. Kliever, Southern Methodist University


KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- There's a buzz of activity at Kauffman Stadium Monday to get ready for big crowds with Tuesday's start of the World Series.
New food offerings more suitable for fall weather will be available for fans starting with Game One. The stadium store also is selling special World Series gear that the players will be wearing beginning Monday.
When you play baseball in October, the weather is usually more suitable for football than America's pastime.
As a result, Aramark, the food provider at the K, will have smoked crown chili, which includes Kansas City burnt ends, smoked white beans and Boulevard IPA.
Festive fare also includes caramel apples, and hot chocolate served in special World Series mugs. All of these offering are available in addition to traditional baseball food, like the Kansas City hot dog.
The Majestic team store also is stocking up to offer the largest selection of Royals World Series gear in the metro area.
"Everything from what the players are wearing on the field, what they wore the last couple of rounds, to what they will be wearing in the World Series, to some of the exclusive graphics that we carry only here at the K," said Brett Salzenstein, Aramark retail manager. "That stuff has just been flying off the shelf."
To handle the large crowds, Aramark will have 900 employees working the World Series at Kauffman Stadium.
This includes 120 vendors walking through the aisles, and six visiting chefs to make the fan experience the best it can be.
Aramark expects to serve 7,500 hot dogs and 1,400 pounds of peanuts during Game One alone.
The only place to get World Series apparel made by Under Armour is at the K.
There's also a stadium exclusive "Party Like It's 1985" tee shirt and other specialty items that are the same as what the players wear sold at the stadium.
World Series Schedule (all games on FOX 4)
Home Field advantage: American League
Tuesday, Oct. 21- Kansas City
Wednesday, Oct 21- Kansas City
Friday, Oct. 24- San Francisco
Saturday, Oct. 25- San Francisco
Sunday, Oct. 26- San Francisco
Tuesday, Oct 28- Kansas City
Wednesday, Oct. 29- Kansas City
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Nicki Minaj Headlining A Show In Saudi Arabia
Media coverage involving Saudi Arabia has been anything but positive in the last year. The country has been criticized by so many because of their backward laws and politics regarding women. Women’s rights in the country are remarkably non-existent and after what happened with the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, people have been boycotting anything that involves the Saudi government. The WWE has been under fire for partnering up with the country to put on a number of high-profile shows over there and while media types haven’t been impressed with Vince McMahon’s decision to remain in Saudi Arabia, there’s now somebody new to direct your anger towards.
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Nicki Minaj has just accepted a gig, headlining a festival performance in Saudi Arabia this summer. The festival will take place in Jeddah at the King Abdullah Sports Stadium, according to CNN, and Minaj is listed as the headliner. She will be rapping to her fans overseas on July 18.
The musician is yet to comment on her decision to embark on a trip to the conservative country but her mentions online are already a mess because of it. Hopefully, she’s getting a big…


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Life isn’t fair. That is what we hear from a young age, and life is pretty quick at delivering a situation to drive that point home. There can be plenty of difficult hurdles and injustices to face as we grow through life. A personal bankruptcy, that could have been avoided were it not for unexpected medical expenses, as is the case with 62% of personal bankruptcies. It sure wasn’t the injured or ill individual’s plan to be unwell, and yet he or she ends up having to pay dearly for it. That certainly does not seem fair. Or take those 50% of black Americans who have admitted to being on the receiving end of discrimination at work or even at the voting booth. Such a civil rights violation is not only unfair, but also a basic human rights issue as well. And what about our rights to breathe fresh air? About 5,000 lives could be saved every single year, and we could stop thousands of heart and respiratory disease cases from ever existing if we were to take a stand against industrial plants spewing ridiculous amounts of toxic air pollution.
How do we turn it all around?
Pages and pages could be filled with all the things that are unfair in life. But what good is focusing on the negative, or stewing about the way things are, only to get riled up about how awful the outlook seems? The key is to do something. Focus on what can be changed, and take steps to change it. It can be a seemingly small gesture like being good to a stranger or standing up for someone who just needs somebody to have their back. Or it could be even bigger, like getting involved with qui tam actions, or being the whistleblower at a level that others may not have the guts to step up to. Speaking up could even lead to criminal justice reform in some cases.
What exactly are qui tam actions?
Qui tam actions refer to the lengthy Latin phrase roughly translated as “the one who sues for the king and for himself.” It is a situation where an everyday citizen can bring fraudulent activity to the attention of the proper authorities within the court system. And it often pays to be the honest individual, as the whistleblower is rewarded with a percentage of the damages recovered in the lawsuit. Bringing such a lawsuit to court on behalf of the government has roots that date back centuries, as the name itself suggests, when individuals with insider knowledge of criminal activity would bring it to the attention of the king and courts. The practice still stands today, luckily, as some cases would never be brought to light without the noble actions of those individuals with strong moral compasses. In such cases, life can turn out to be fair.
Yes, there are many cases that prove the old adage “life isn’t fair.” But there are things that we can do to strike a balance and bring justice wherever we can. Stepping up to speak out against those taking advantage of the system or of those who can’t fight for themselves is a major act of kindness that leads to the justice deserved. It all boils down to how we treat each other.


Hello friends! It’s been quite the journey and I want to thank you all for staying with me! I’m not leaving permanently, but this will be my last post until at least August (but probably not until September). It’s been really fun and I hope you guys enjoy this list! I made it extra long as a going away present so read up!
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I guess the question we all want to ask is: When is Amy Poehler gonna make a cameo on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt?
I mean, Maya Rudolph, Rachel Dratch and, of course, Tina Fey have already made their appearences on the hilarious show. It’s time for some SNL nostalgic time
Alec Baldwin (24), Darrell Hammond, Larry David, Lorne Michaels (4), Tina Fey (2), Jimmy Fallon, Anthony Rizzo, David Ross, Dexter Fowler, Dana Carvey, Bill Murray, Chris Rock, Jason Sudeikis, Steve Martin (2), Will Forte, Bill Hader (voiceover only), Jennifer Aniston (2), Bryan Cranston, John Goodman (2), Fred Armisen (2), Darryl DMC Daniels, Melissa McCarthy (3), Tracy Morgan, Nile Rodgers, Rachel Dratch, Akira Yoshimura, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks (2)
*The numbers in parentheses denote number of appearances
This season resulted in SNL’s highest ratings in over 20 years, their best since Season 20 which aired from the fall of 1994 to the spring of 1995. Three hosts (Scarlett Johansson, Melissa McCarthy and Dwayne Johnson) entered the Five Timers Club, the most of any prior season. Kenan Thompson became the longest serving cast member of the show, surpassing Darrell Hammond’s record. For the first time in the show’s history, they went live coast to coast for the final four episodes of the season. Prior to the season’s start, two Weekend Update specials were aired from the Republican and Democratic National Conventions to more closely cover the presidential election. It was also announced in March that the show will be bringing back Weekend Update Thursday this August for four episodes which will provide an early start to Season 43.


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Why a Frozen Raw Diet is Better For Your Pet Than Dehydrated Food
Dehydrated raw food for dogs is okay...if you're traveling, but it's a far cry from feeding your pooch the real thing.
It reminds me of the old powdered orange drink, Tang. They used to advertise that astronauts drank it. It may have been convenient for space travel, but geez - orange powder? About as appetizing as...as kibble. (You knew I was going to say that).
In any case, I would argue that the same applies to dehydrated raw food - just add water and you've got your raw meal. Convenient - maybe, but where's the chew? Where are the dental benefits? Instead of your cat or dog cleaning their teeth on hunky chunks of meat, your pet ends up lapping up his food like a bowl of porridge.
I'm also quite sure that the taste isn't anywhere near as good as raw food in its original form. Of course if you've been chosen to go on the Mars One mission along with your dog, then it's okay to feed dehydrated. But for life on Earth, real food always is best.
On another note as we prepare for the joyous holiday season and hopefully fly the coop: Have you made plans yet to board your pooch or kitty? Like in a home environment? If so, check out this new dog boarding website where you can book online.

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