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Mental health professionals say they have seen an increase in depression, anxiety and grief – pandemic impacts that are unlikely to be resolved even when restrictions on daily life are lifted.
A year after Colorado’s first COVID-19 case, vaccines offer some hope and relief from the mental impacts of the pandemic. But mental health professionals say impacts such as trauma and death tied to COVID-19 might take years to process. They are weighing the possibility of a grief or mental health pandemic.
“You can’t really process trauma while you’re in trauma,” said Judy Austin, director of the Grief Center of Southwest Colorado. “From a grief counselor perspective, we haven’t seen at all what we’re going to see.”
At the Grief Center, the number of therapy referrals has more than doubled, Austin said. For every person who has died with COVID-19 in the United States, about nine close relatives are impacted, according to 2020 research from Pennsylvania State University and other institutions. That means 4.6 million people are grieving the 515,000 Americans who have died with the disease.
“I think, at some level, everyone is grieving. We’re grieving the loss of life as we know it,” Austin said. “That’s not to be underestimated either.”
With the vaccine available, some clients at the Grief Center have hope for the future – particularly for connecting with others. But some clients aren’t ready, feeling hope might not become a reality, Austin said.
One positive: Media, political leaders and national figures are talking about grief. Advocates are calling for a White House office of bereavement care, which could look at policies like the number of bereavement days allowed by workplaces.
“I’m extremely hopeful that people are seeing grief and how grief is processed as a necessary component to good mental health,” Austin said. “This is a conversation that really is new.”
Hillary Wolfe, a child therapist with La Plata Family Counseling, said children have shown more anxiety and depression over the past year.
Her elementary-age clients experienced isolation and missed out on social learning during an important developmental stage.
“I just wonder, what’s going to be the repercussions of that? I think it’s hard to say,” Wolfe said. “It’s a year and a half of a kid’s life missing out on socialization.”
From ages 10 to 13, children are at a developmental stage in which friends are their whole world – but they are too young to get themselves to their friends’ houses.
“School being open again has been tremendously helpful for that middle school-age range,” Wolfe said. “I’ve seen their anxiety and depression really lessen.”
High school students have been better able to maintain social connections, but online schooling has increased their stress level.
“We’re just hitting the tip of the iceberg with all the mental health issues this pandemic has caused,” she said.
The older adults receiving therapy from Sandra Eisemann, a Durango-based therapist, have also felt more isolated.
Most of her clients are 50 and older. They have taken a cautious approach to handling the pandemic since the beginning – wearing masks, avoiding gatherings, maintaining social distancing. Feelings of sadness and depression often increased, Eisemann said.
“It was that initial shock of having to live your life so differently – under conditions of danger,” she said. “We’re talking about people dying.”
With vaccines available, there is a growing sense of hope, but it’s tempered by the fact that some family members and friends have not received the vaccine yet. That leads to some frustration and impatience, she said.
One tip: Get out and exercise, particularly as the weather improves.
“As we look to the future and see some change out there, I think even the patients with diagnosable clinical depression will begin to feel better because they won’t be as worried,” Eisemann said.

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The monastery was founded in 762 by Waltrich, a Benedictine monk of noble family, on his own land. During the next two centuries the monastery grew as a result of various gifts and endowments (among them the estates of Schwabing and Hesselohe).
The school did close between 1941 and 1945 by the National Socialists. Immediately after the war the school, which is private, was re-opened as a "Progymnasium", that is to say, only for German forms 5 to 10 (equivalent to the Upper Fifth form), to the year before the Abitur. Abitur examinations were not conducted in Schäftlarn until 1973. In 2005 the school had about 420 pupils, both day pupils (boys and girls) and boarders (boys only).
The present abbey buildings were constructed in 1707 to plans by Giovanni Antonio Viscardi. The church of Saint Denis, built as the abbey church, is a beautiful example of the Rococo architectural style. It was begun as a new building from 1733 to 1740 under Francois de Cuvilliés the Elder, and finished during the period from 1751 to 1760 by Johann Georg Gunetzrhainer and Johann Michael Fischer. From 1754 to 1756 the church was painted and decorated with stucco by Johann Baptist Zimmermann. From 1756 to 1764 Johann Baptist Straub worked on the altars and the chancel. There is also a formal garden here, the "Prelate's Garden", recently restored.
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- Mitterer, Sigisbert, 1962. 1200 Jahre Kloster Schäftlarn. Seitz Verlag.

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State Democratic Assembly leaders are apparently afraid of being labeled soft on crime if they go along with the governor's prison reform plan, so they're gutted it in an attempt to appease prosecutors and police chiefs. As a result, the Democrats are positioning themselves to the right of a two-term Republican governor. State Assembly Speaker Karen Bass has already eviscerated the governor's proposal, which would save the state about $1.2 billion over two years by cutting California's prison population by about 27,000 inmates.
Bass says there isn't enough votes in the Democratically controlled Assembly to approve Schwarzenegger's proposal, even though the state Senate has already passed it. Bass appears determined to keep more prisoners behind bars also in defiance of a court ruling that ordered the state to lessen the number of inmates by 40,000 in the next two years. The state is expected to appeal that ruling.


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Elizabeth Fillmore 2012 Wedding Dresses
Those of you who are big fans of the ravishing bridal style promoted by Elizabeth Fillmore in her wonderful collections will surely be glad to find these charming and breath-taking pieces on our website.
These spectacular and fancy dress masterpieces that we’re showing here were created by Elizabeth for one of her newest spring bridal collection released for 2012.
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Perfect Pear Recipes
The age-old dilemma of delicious vs. nutritious may just find a solution in a simple pear. Packed with all kinds of nutrients and a tart yet sweet taste, pears offer a surprisingly simple way to stay healthy and keep your taste buds happy.
Pears, as with other fruits, are natural combatants against chronic illnesses and an excellent source of dietary fiber and vitamin C, a proven antioxidant. And though there are more than 3,000 known varieties, only a few are specially grown and cultivated here, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to find the perfect pear for you.
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Virgin Money Giving and Worldpay have launched a new payment platform directed at events such as the 2017 London Marathon.
The partnership will redesign the online process for donors by improving website speed and responsiveness for mobile users.
Virgin Money Giving says that it supports more than 100,000 fundraisers every year, and handles 3,000 donations every hour ahead of major events. This traffic volume is the reason given by Virgin Money Giving for working with Worldpay, as they have experience with processing such traffic.
According to Worldpay, they are able to process payments from geographies covering 99% of global GDP, and across 146 countries.
Virgin Money Giving is a non-profit online fundraising website established by Virigin Money in 2009. Worldpay is a payments company which provides technology driven payment products and services.
Jo Barnett, Executive Director at Virgin Money Giving said: “When donating to charity, people want to be able to give easily and safely, wherever they are and using whatever device they choose. Our new partnership with Worldpay will enable people to do that and, combined with Virgin Money Giving’s commitment to pay charities their funds quickly and at a minimum cost, this will help to increase charitable giving in the UK.”
Both companies appear to be focussing on the simplicity of online payments, recognising that ease of use is of prime importance when working with people’s generosity.
James Frost, CMO at Worldpay said: “Online giving has soared in recent years, as consumers appreciate the simplicity and security of digital donations. Brits in particular are renowned for their generosity when it comes to giving, with runners at last year’s London Marathon raising nearly £60 million for good causes. Online is a vital channel for bringing in donations and we are proud to be partnering with Virgin Money Giving, to help customers donate in a simple, secure and more convenient way.”

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Nellie, a precious puppy, was dumped by a breeder because of a genetic condition. Nellie is deaf and blind, but that doesn’t deter her one bit! Her foster parents are amazed by how well she navigates the world. They swear her astute nose is why she’s adjusted so well. She’s such a happy little girl!
Her foster parents are careful not to move things around so she doesn’t get confused. Nellie chases the other dogs at full tilt, enjoying every second with her new playmates! She also loves to snuggle. It’s truly beautiful to see her let her guard down and be at peace, despite her unfair start in life.
Nellie’s veterinarian assured her foster parents that she is used to her condition and doesn’t know any different. Her foster mom says, “She’s never known any different, so she thinks she’s normal.” But we all know she’s not “normal”; she’s exceptional! The breeder may have thought she was trash, but she is far from it!
The previous homeowners also had dogs and they loved to bury their toys and bones. Nellie will dig around, looking for treasure using her nose as her superpower. Nellie is still looking for her forever home. But we have no doubt she will find the perfect family!
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Book gives readers intimate look into his life and the man behind the jersey
RIVERTON— Retired NHL player Reggie Leach released his biography this past weekend, ‘The Riverton Rifle: My Story—Straight Shooting on Hockey and on Life,’ in his home town of Riverton, Manitoba, surrounded by family and his biggest supporters.
Mr. Leach was drafted third overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1970 NHL amateur draft, playing 13 seasons in the NHL with the Boston Bruins, California Golden Seals, Detroit Red Wings, and the Philadelphia Flyers, winning the Stanley Cup with the Flyers in 1975.
Most famously, Mr. Leach was one of the few players to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the Stanley Cup playoffs in 1976, as a player on the losing team. During that season he also set a record for most goals scored in a single playoff season with 19 goals.
Mr. Leach retired from the NHL in 1984 and began ‘Shoot to Score Hockey’ with his son Jamie Leach, also a retired NHL player.
“I’ve been tossing the idea around (of writing a book) for a lot of years,” Mr. Leach, who resides with his wife Dawn in Audeck Omni Kaning First Nation, told The Expositor last week.
He was finally pushed to write the book after being encouraged by a friend, and was connected with Grey Stone Publishing in Vancouver who expressed interest in the prospect.
“That was 15 months ago and it’s been a lot of work,” said Mr. Leach. “The hardest part was going back so many years and talking to people in my hometown, making sure I get everything right. I also worked with a great ghostwriter out of Toronto to help me tell my story. My wife Dawn really helped out a lot too. She knew how to pull stuff out of me—it was a lot of fun working together. After we got it all written it was a lot of back and forth with the publishers. It was a relief when it was finally all finished.”
“The story follows me from growing up in my home town (Riverton) and goes from decade to decade from my years with the Bombers (the Flin Flon Bombers, MJHL) to my NHL years. The book is a lot of hockey stories, but its main focus is about the life choices people make,” said Mr. Leach referencing his struggles with alcoholism and his almost 30 year sobriety. “You read too many books where people blame everyone else for their mistakes, but I focus on the fact that whatever choices I made, I made them. Good or bad, you need to own your choices.”
The book also integrates Mr. Leach’s Ojibwe roots, and the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
“I’ve dedicated this book to my grandkids and to all kids,” said Mr. Leach. “I am launching the book this weekend in my hometown of Riverton. Riverton is my community, where I grew up and where I was supported. They have always been so wonderful me, they named a street after me and an ice rink. I am very proud to be from Riverton. The people there launched my career. It takes a whole community to get someone into the NHL, from the parents, the coaches to the hockey moms who fundraise—everyone works together as they did for me.”
Mr. Leach held a hockey camp in his home community, in addition to a community feast to celebrate the launch of his book.
The Riverton Rifle is beginning a national book tour for ‘The Riverton Rifle: My Story—Straight Shooting on Hockey and on Life,’ which will be available on November 10 online and at bookstores across Canada and the US. The Expositor is also accepting advance book orders and will be hosting a book signing on Thursday November 12 at The Manitoulin Expositor office in Little Current from 4 to 7 pm. To reserve your personalized autographed copy for $35 plus 5 percent tax call 705-368-2744.

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The Salvation Army in Drumheller is gearing up for its busiest time of the year and are seeking donations to fill the coffers and shelves of the local food bank, and volunteers to fill kettle shifts ahead of the holiday season.
One way The Salvation Army is hoping to fill its coffers is with the annual Red Bag Food Drive, which will be held on Thursday, November 30.
“We’re going to start our kettle season on November 17. We’re always looking for kettle volunteers,” says Community and Family Services and Anti-Violence coordinator Amanda Courtenay.
The Salvation Army has been busy with donation drives for its food bank, including the annual Stuff the Bus which helped to raise over $3,800 between the barbecue fundraiser and kettle donations, and over 1,000 pounds of food.
Other organizations within the community have also shown their support.
Drumheller RCMP held its own Cram the Cruiser food drive event, and during the month of September the Saint Anthony’s Church also held its own food drive which helped to raise 682 pounds of food, plus cash donations.
Those interested in picking up a two-hour volunteer shift manning the kettles starting November 17 are encouraged to reach out to The Salvation Army at 403-823-2215.
Volunteer drivers are also needed for the Red Bag Food Drive on November 30.
Currently, the food bank is asking those looking to donate food items to consider donating items such as soups, crackers, juice, fruit cups, and canned vegetables and meat.

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Maryland Man Pleads Guilty To Making Threats To Injure And Kill HispanicsA Maryland man pleaded guilty Tuesday to posting threats on Facebook that he planned to kill Hispanics in Florida and elsewhere.
Clarksburg Man Arrested On Child Pornography ChargesMirantsoa Nirina Rabe, 24, of Clarksburg, Md., was charged with three counts of distribution of child pornography and five counts of possession of child pornography.
2 Montgomery County Officers Injured In Clarksburg CrashPolice said the officers were both on motorcycles and somehow collided.
Police: Woman Hit, Killed While Crossing Road In ClarksburgMontgomery County police say a woman has died after she was hit by a car while crossing a road in Clarksburg.
Man Accused Of Beating Women With BroomstickFrederick County authorities say a man beat his wife and another woman with a broomstick in his Clarksburg home.
Police Investigating Death Of Clarksburg ManMontgomery County police say a Clarksburg man has died after an altercation with officers involving pepper spray.
Search For Missing Boy's Body Comes Up EmptyMontgomery County Police spent the day Sunday searching the woods for the body of an 11-year-old boy missing ever since his mother was found murdered last week.
Md. School Bus Wreck Leaves 10 With Minor InjuriesA Montgomery County fire official says nine students and an adult have suffered minor injuries in a school bus accident in the Clarksburg area.


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Episode 50: Rangeomorph Reproduction
On today’s episode we’re revisiting Mistaken Point, Newfoundland, Canada. At this lagerstätte it is possible to find large bedding planes full of Precambrian organisms called rangeomorphs. These are an enigmatic group, which still can’t be placed on the ‘tree of life’.
We are joined by Dr Emily Mitchell of the University of Cambridge, who’s recent paper in Nature was able to show that you don’t need to be able to fully understand the anatomy of an organism to discern some of its most intricate details.
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Mistaken Point is located on the South-Easterly most point of Newfoundland, Canada.
Here, the exposed fossil-bearing bedding surfaces dip gently into the Ocean. Image credit: Alex Liu.
Positioned in the Atlantic Ocean, the most common weather encountered over the course of the year is fog. Image credit: Alex Liu.
On these bedding surfaces, the most common fossil is Fractofusus. Image credit: Alex Liu.
A close up photograph of a Fractofusus specimen from the ‘E’ surface, showing the many ‘self-similar’ branches that make up the organism. This type of branching, known as ‘rangeomorph’ branching, is unique to the late Ediacaran Period, and is currently unknown in any other living or fossil organism. Image credit: Emily Mitchell.
Interestingly, many Fractofusus specimens can be seen to group together. You may also be able to notice patches of the volcanic ash that smothered the organisms on the Ediacaran seafloor, preserving all members of the community in their original positions. This in situ preservation means that modern spatial analyses can be successfully used to learn more about their biology in life. Image credit: Alex Liu.
In order to measure the spatial distributions of Fractofusus specimens, GPS technology was employed. A GPS transmitter (attached to the tripod) allowed for measurements, accurate to just a few millimetres, to be made using a hand-held GPS receiver on the bedding planes. Image credit: Emily Mitchell.
Dr Emily Mitchell mapping a section of the ‘E’ surface fossil community. The fossils were carefully identified (shown by the white pieces of paper), then a hand-held GPS receiver was placed on the centre point of each fossil, recording its position. The GPS receiver was kept vertical using a spirit level. Image credit Emily Mitchell.
The spatial information of the Fractofusus specimens was analysed to see if they did indeed cluster together. Slide credits: Emily Mitchell.
Clusters were also compared to different models of clustering.
The data showed that there was indeed Thomas Clustering of Fractofusus specimens.
Interestingly, On the H14 bedding surface, Fractofusus was found within three size classes.
The data was also able to show that the smallest the Fractofusus specimens formed clusters of clusters, while the medium ones formed clusters. But conversely, the larger specimens were randomly distributed. These patterns were compared with known reproductive modes in modern organisms to deduce the most likely reproductive mode for Fractofusus.
Artist’s reconstruction of the Fractofusus community on the H14 surface, portraying the clusters that appear to arise as a result of stolon-like reproduction (how strawberry or spider plants stem-off new individuals). Large individuals represent the primary colonisers of the seafloor. Their offspring cluster around them, and are themselves surrounded by their own offspring – the third generation on the surface. Stolon-like protrusions are faintly visible weaving in and out of the microbial mat that covers the seafloor. Lighting is artificial and as though from a submersible ROV. Image credit: Charlotte Kenchington.

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CHICAGO — Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is partnering with Colombian food ingredient supplier Levapan to expand its Latin American distribution. The long-term agreement will increase Levapan’s capacity and service offerings, adding the distribution of Barry Callebaut brands such as Mona Lisa, Callebaut and Sicao.
“This strategic supply agreement enables both companies to continue to drive strategic, long-term growth throughout Latin America,” said Steve Woolley, president and chief executive officer, Region Americas, Barry Callebaut. “We will continue to drive expansion in the Americas to be the No. 1 chocolate partner for our customers.”
Levapan specializes in the production, marketing and distribution of ingredients across markets including Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, Dominican Republic and Panama.“This is just the beginning of our expansion in north Latin America and the Caribbean,” said Jesús Carlos Valencia, managing director of Barry Callebaut Group for Northern Latin America. “We have a strong growth ambition and are seizing the potential in these vital markets for our chocolate products.”


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Adsorption of Cd by two soils and its uptake by perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) and winter rape (Brassica napus) as a function of pH (pH 4 to 7) and the amount of Cd added to the soil (0 to 5 mg kg−1 soil) were studied in a 2-yr pot experiment. In the soils, the more soluble fractions of Cd increased as the pH was lowered. Increasing the pH from 5 to 7 by adding CaO invariably reduced the Cd-content of ryegrass plants, but this decrease was less consistent where the pH had only been increased to 6. In some cases, acidifying the soil with S to reach a pH of 4 also led to a decrease in plant Cd-content. The Cd-content of rapeseed plants was markedly higher at pH 4 than at pH 5. Plant damage at low pH was observed in this crop. Water-leachable and CaCl2-extractable soil Cd levels as well as plant uptake were higher in the sand soil than in the clay soil, whereas 1M NH4AcO (buffered at pH 4.8 and 7) extracted roughly equal amounts from both soils. Adding more Cd to the soil did not change the relation between Cd levels in soil and those in plants; instead the amounts of Cd in both increased in direct proportion to the amounts added. Fixation of added Cd apparently did not occur continuously at any pH or Cd-level during the 2-yr period, but seasonal variations in solubility and uptake were observed.
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Eriksson, J.E. The influence of pH, soil type and time on adsorbtion and uptake by plants of Cd added to the soil. Water Air Soil Pollut 48, 317–335 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00283334
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I'm heading off on a trip to France tomorrow, returning on Friday night. When I started packing this morning, my thoughts turned to what I might read on the long coach journey from north east England to Paris. Assuming I'm awake (we set off at the indecently early time of 6am) and I'm not distracted by the 45 year 9s I'm accompanying (many of them will be absorbed in their own private iPod worlds), it should be a rare chance to indulge my bibliophilia.
I'm not sure what I'll take yet, but it's prompted the idea of recommending some of my good reads from recent months - as a guide to possible summer holiday reading for others. The next few weeks or so can, for many people, be the best time of the year for getting stuck into a few books.
I read Richard Seymour's 'The Liberal Defence of Murder' over Christmas - unusual choice for the festive season, I know - and found its excavation of the long history of liberals' and ex-lefties' support for war and imperialism fascinating. The author is responsible for the Lenin's Tomb site, which since 2003 has offered (amongst other things) critiques of the liberal justifications for the 'war on terror'. The book illustrates that recent rhetoric of 'humanitarian intervention' is part of a long tradition, and that modern apostates like Christopher Hitchens and Nick Cohen are not as unusual as might be supposed.
I've read some of the key figures in the Marxist tradition in the last few months, including extracts from many of Lenin's writings in the book 'Revolution, democracy, socialism: selected writings'. It's edited by Paul Le Blanc, with a very snazzy design, and covers Lenin's entire political life. Lenin was mostly a clearer writer than many assume (if they've never gone to the original sources) and the long introductory piece by the editor is superb in providing context and explaining why Lenin is so relevant.
Shortly after getting the book I read George Lukacs' short book about Lenin - I read it online at the Marxists Internet Archive, but at the Marxism festival a couple of weeks ago a new edition was on sale. John Rees' meeting about it was very popular - hopefully many of the people there went and bought the Lukacs' book, as it really is a superb (and accessible) summary of the main issues around building revolutionary organisation.
I also read the chapter on Lukacs in the John Rees book about the dialectic - The Algebra of Revolution. I bought this when it came out a decade ago, but found the Lukacs material forbidding - I'm glad I went back to it, though, as there's incredible insight into why people have the ideas and consciousness they do, and into how capitalism manages to perpetuate itself. But also, on a more hopeful note, how the system creates the conditions for its own destruction by working class revolution.
Another book I've returned to is Tony Cliff's political memoir, A World to Win, written shortly before his death in 2000. Cliff traces the building of revolutionary socialist organisation in Britain from just after World War Two onwards. It is a manual for revolutionaries, with countless lessons on strategy and tactics and how to build an organisation - just like Cliff's own biography of Lenin in the years up to 1914, 'Building the Party'. In fact these two books complement each other very neatly.
I've enjoyed Michael Rosen's political poems ('Fighters for Life'), which can be dipped into every now and then. He's a versatile author who can write for adults or kids, whether poetry or prose, and with a more or less explicitly politcal focus. I'll conclude this piece with a snippet of prose from Rosen, which - considering the current death and destruction in Afghanistan and Pakistan - seem especially pertinent:
'It didn't work out the way it's supposed to. The four of us on a platform. We were supposed to have given up. We should have learnt that being unconvinced is what counts for wise. But we're here. Shocked again. Coming out of our kitchens to say, if nothing else, everyone here is sick of the age-old cruelties. We should have noticed history had ended but we got distracted by some massacres.'

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Your menu navigator: How to eat out without gaining weight
We’ve collected the 6 best tips to so that you can enjoy your favorite meals with minimal guilt
With so many restaurants making it to our hot lists, it’s hard to fight the temptation of dining out. Although it’s fine to splurge from time to time, but if you are a frequent restaurant visitor and want to avoid packing on the pounds, then you need to watch what you eat.
We’ve collected the 6 best tips to so that you can enjoy your favorite meals with minimal guilt.
Scan the nutrition facts
Before you leave your house, why not take a look at the restaurant’s website and check if they have available nutrition facts? The large food chains usually do.
When you do check them, you’d be surprised with some of their calories. A healthy taco salad in one renowned restaurant turned out to be a whopping 800 calories! Had you not checked the facts, I bet you’d think you were making a healthy choice by ordering it. In that same restaurant, enjoying a burger with fries would have left you with the same end result.
Reading nutrition facts teaches you how to make the right choices, and which foods are worth the calories in your book. But don’t just focus on calories. Check for fat and sugar as well. Anything containing trans fat, the worst kind of fat out there, is best avoided.
Say NO to munchies
Right after taking your order, the first thing that waiter gets to your table is either a bread basket, tortilla chips, or some bread sticks along with butter. Start by politely sending them back. Why? Because 10 chips alone pack on 146 calories and 7g of fat. What you can ask for instead are healthier alternatives, such as salted carrot and cucumber sticks dipped in lemon juice.
Begin with some greens
Did you hit the restaurant on an empty stomach? Before digging in to that dish you have your eye on, apply the science of “volumetrics” and fill up on low calorie, nutrient rich appetizers. Your options are unlimited. You can choose to begin with an endive salad, grilled vegetables, sautéed asparagus, or a vegetable soup. Indeed these are all great options, but the trick here is to watch the fat. Don’t be afraid to ask if the dish contains butter, and request that they remove it. As for salads, get the dressing on the side and use it sparingly or switch it with lemon mustard, Italian dressing, or balsamic vinegar.
No cheese, please
If your favorite restaurant doesn’t serve a lower fat alternative to their cheese, which is probably the case, then your best option is removing it all together. Every slice of cheese contains anything between 100-120 calories and mostly likely, your dish will contain much more than the average slice. If you opt out on cheese, you’re very likely to spare a good 400 calories in one dish. Quite worth the sacrifice! If you don’t want to forgo cheese altogether, then enjoy a few bites.
Hold the mayo
You’ll be surprised how mayo gets hidden where least expected. Love that Crispy Salmon sashimi salad? Pretty healthy right? Only if you remove the mayo. Just a simple alteration will get the calories down from 450 to 200 calories and leave you with quite a heart healthy dish. As for your typical burger, by simply removing the mayo you’ll be saving at least 150 calories.
Salad dressings contain the most mayo. Caesar salad dressing, for example, is composed of 2/3 cup mayo in every cup of dressing. The end result? It packs on an average 600 (it should be 300) calories per 60ml serving.
In every table spoon of mayo, you’ll find 100 calories and 11g of fat. Its lighter alternative, which may not be available at your restaurant, contains a third of the calories providing a mere 35 calories per tablespoon and 3.5 g of fat. Love your mayo way too much? Just ask the waiter to reduce it. He’ll remove half the mayo at least and spare you quite a bit of calories.
What about dessert?
We know that it’s the best part of the dining experience, so no, we won’t recommend a fruit salad instead. When it comes to dessert all you really need is a few bites to get satisfied. So the solution is to share. Sharing dessert lets you indulge without going overboard. But keep count of your bites. Count 1 for go, 2 for caution, and 3 to stop.
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Recovering from a brain injury requires a lot of time and support, which is what is being offered at a new facility in Dallas.
Inside the new Neuro Transitional Rehabilitation Center at Baylor Scott and White in Dallas, patients recovering from a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury can ease back into life with the help of all the state-of-the-art equipment you'd find at a hospital but in the comfort of what feels like home.
Patients who are medically stable but not ready to be on their own yet receive a variety of therapies, from aquatic and speech therapy to case management and community reintegration skills.
The latest news from around North Texas.
In Texas, more than 160,000 brain injuries occur every year, highlighting the need for this level of care.
"You're practicing day-to-day living skills and we wanted to each person to practice that in a supervised environment," says Jane Boutte, manager of the transitional rehabilitation program.
Texas is the only state that mandates health insurance to pay for this kind of rehabilitation for patients who qualify.


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Tallahassee, Fla. — A five-day evidentiary hearing begins Monday in Harvard v. Inch. on Plaintiffs’ motion for a protective order asking the court to stop retaliation, chilling or harassing conduct against people who are incarcerated for participating in the lawsuit.
Harvard v. Inch, a federal class action lawsuit filed by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Florida Legal Services and the Florida Justice Institute in 2019, challenges the Florida Department of Correction’s (FDC) use of solitary confinement as cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.
At the hearing, Plaintiffs will present evidence about how members of the proposed class experienced verbal and physical intimidation from the FDC for speaking with class legal counsel and their experts. Some proposed class members were denied basic necessities of food, water, and clothing; called them “snitches;” pressured to tell what they told their attorneys; and threatened with physical assault for participating in the lawsuit.
Kelly Knapp, SPLC senior supervising attorney and lead counsel in the case said, “It is an issue of fundamental fairness that anyone who wants to take part in this case be able to without threats and harassment from the Florida Department of Corrections.”
Opening statements are expected to occur Monday morning in front of Magistrate Judge Martin A. Fitzpatrick. Former Washington State Corrections Director Dan Pacholke is scheduled to testify on Friday at 9:30 a.m. about his observations during his inspections of FDC solitary confinement units and his reaction to the retaliation that incarcerated people experienced because they communicated with Plaintiffs’ legal team.
The virtual hearing can be publicly accessed by dialing (646) 828-7666. The meeting ID is 1602379872#


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Clerk of the Course of the John Mulholland Motors Ulster Rally Gary Milligan is delighted with the quality entry for the 2016 event which takes place in Londonderry on August 19 and 20.
Milligan who heads the team responsible for the move to the Maiden City is especially excited by the level of local young talent entered in the Rally which has also been boosted by the late entry of 13 times TT winner Michael Dunlop in a Ford Escort.
“I’m delighted with the class of entries we have received for this year’s event, which includes more than 25 R5 and S2000 cars, and I know the combination of the British, Irish and Northern Ireland Championship contenders will provide a real spectacle for the fans over the two days.
“Local drivers like Alistair Fisher, Desi Henry, Martin McCormack and Jonny Greer are on the top of their game right now.
“And we have a few new drivers coming up through the ranks like Callum Devine, William Creighton, Adam Bustard, Kyle White and Marty Gallagher who are really getting noticed this season.
“They now have a fantastic opportunity to make their mark on home turf”.
MSA British Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans will lead the John Mulholland Motors Ulster Rally away from the Guild Hall Square at lunchtime August 19 followed by Irish Tarmac Rally Championship contenders Alistair Fisher and Keith Cronin.
Norway’s Fredrik Ahlin makes his debut on the Ulster at number four ahead of David Bogie, Josh Moffett, Desi Henry and Martin McCormack.
At number nine is three times Ulster winner Garry Jennings who has entered in a development Mitsubishi Mirage and rounding out the top ten is Sam Moffett.
Other notable entries in the top 20 include 2010 winner Derek McGarrity, Jonny Greer, Joe McGonigle, Tom Cave and Stephen Wright.
Other drivers to look out for include Wesley Patterson, Camillus Bradley and Alistair Cochrane who are expected to be at the head of the two wheel drive battle in their MkII Escorts.
And we can also expect a fantastic battle among the Opel Adam’s of Robert Duggan, Callum Devine and Norways’s Mattias Adielsson.
This year’s event in its new home with brand new stages promises ultra-close action, and with 140+ entries, there will be cars to please every generation.
Programmes for the event will be available to buy from August 12,
You can also tune in and listen to all the live action as it unfolds from this year’s two day event with online live Rally Radio.
Supported by John Mulholland Motors, the British Rally Championship and the Clonakilty Black Pudding Irish Tarmac Championship, this new radio service is free and easy to use, just log onto any one of the following websites and click on the ‘John Mulholland Motors Ulster Rally Listen Live’ radio: Ulster Rally Ulsterrally.com, John Mullholland Motors Johnmulhollandmotors.com, MSA BRC msabrc.com and TROA irishtarmac.com.
The Rally gets underway from the Guild Hall Square in Derry/Londonderry on Friday 19 with an Autograph Session ahead of the official start at 12:30. The event will be based at Ebrington Square during the weekend
Check out www.ulsterrally.com for more details.


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Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a partnership with award-winning technology-solutions leader DeCurtis Corporation. This means the cruise line will be rolling out a new State-of-the-Art technology platform starting late 2018.
Norwegian Cruise Line has reached a major construction milestone with its new PortMiami cruise terminal. The cruise line broke ground and now the development is well underway since starting on May 1, 2018.
Norwegian Bliss Delivered! Finally, Norwegian Cruise Line's newest cruise ship has been completed and now ready for service. Find out about the ships inaugural season and maiden cruise.
A passenger from the Norwegian Spirit cruise ship has reportedly gone overboard and currently missing at sea. An overboard situation is underway including the Spanish Coast Guard.
Norwegian Cruise Line's newest cruise ship has departed the Meyer Werft shipyard for its conveyance up the Ems River towards the North Sea. Norwegian Bliss is just 2 months away from debuting in Seattle, Washington!
When we post about news like this it usually doesn't end up so good. In this case, we're glad to report that a woman cruising on the Norwegian Epic was rescued after falling overboard...
A new Norwegian Cruise Line terminal will be built at PortMiami, Florida. The futuristic new cruise terminal will open towards the end of 2019 and cater for an additional new large NCL ship.
Norwegian Cruise Line is offering 1 dollar deposits for a limited time only along with the cruise line's Free at Sea promotion, now might be the best time to book!


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Introducing the Ski Wine and Whiskey Decanter, the perfect accessory for your favorite spirits this season. Whether you're hitting the slopes or hosting a ski party, this elegant and innovative decanter set will elevate your drink serving experience and impress your guests.
The Ski Decanter features a captivating skier on the slopes, creating the illusion of movement, all housed in an 850 ml wine vessel. The set includes two 12 oz glasses with a glacier design, adding a touch of icy elegance to your drinks. All of this sits beautifully on a 14" mahogany wooden base, completing the upscale and sophisticated look.
Not just for wine, the Ski Decanter is also ideal for chilling spirits, making it a great whiskey decanter for your favorite whiskeys and other liquors. This versatility makes it a perfect addition to any home bar or ski trip, ensuring you can enjoy your preferred drinks with ease and style.

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Early childhood is a time when the brain develops rapidly and nutrition is an important part of healthy brain development. It is important for children to eat a variety of foods that can provide them with the proper intake of carbohydrate, protein, good fats, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. There is a very strong mind-gut connection; therefore focusing on the food you choose to complete the nutritional needs of your child can make a great difference in their brain function.
Certain foods are better for our brains than others, these brain foods may help boost a child's brain growth and even improve the memory and cognitive development.
During infancy, the amino acids and fatty acids in breast milk are ideal for optimal brain development. The brain continues to grow throughout early childhood and children who do no consume a balanced diet are at risk of developing mental retardation and behavioral problem.
10 brain foods to feed the mind and body properly:
1. Whole grains: Brain needs a consistent supply of glucose, thus foods those are high in refined sugars and carbohydrates leads to rapid fluctuation in blood glucose levels and the brain doesn't get the steady fuel supply and energy for proper functioning, therefore to nourish the most active part of body include whole-grain breads, oatmeal, roasted grains in the diet of children for regular release of glucose in body. Oats are also rich in vitamin-B, Vitamin-E, potassium and zinc.
2. Eggs: The protein and nutrients in eggs help kids concentrate because the egg yolks are packed with choline which boosts memory. Eggs are also rich in protein, which provides energy to help the brain stay alert longer.
3. Fish: Fish is a good source of vitamin D and omega-3s, which protect the brain from declining mental skills and memory loss. Salmon, tuna, and sardines are all rich in Omega-3s. The more Omega-3s we can get to the brain, the better it will function and the better kids will be able to focus.
4. Seeds: Packed with protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Seeds may boost mood and keep your nervous system in check. For example sunflower seed butter as they are rich in folate, vitamin E and selenium and are safe for nut-free zones.try to include seeds directly to the meals.
5. Iron is important for brain development: Preschoolers and toddlers typically eat less iron-rich foods than they did in infancy. In addition, the iron that children get is usually non-Heme iron (from plant sources,) which has lower availability than heme iron (from animal source).sources beef, nuts and dark leafy vegetable (spinach) and tofu.
6. Milk and Yoghurt: Milk and yoghurt contains healthy fats and proteins those are important for brain health. The majority of the brain is made up of fat, so it is no wonder healthy fat is important to feed the developing brain. Protein is important as it can help brain cells send and receive information effectively. Yoghurt also contains good bacteria that will help boost your child's immune system as well as aid digestion, children need higher dose of vitamin D, which is present in dairy and its products.
7. Organic Foods and leafy vegetables: These organic foods are free from pesticides and insecticides and preservatives and do not cause neurodevelopment problems in children, which will impair proper brain functioning. Green leafy vegetables are loaded with vitamin A and K; these keep inflammation at bay .e.g. Spinach, kale, lettuce.
8. Walnuts: The high level of antioxidants, vitamin and minerals in walnuts improves the cognitive health of kids and improve their mental alertness also.
9. Colorful veggies: Vegetables with a rich, deep color such as tomatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, and spinach are the best sources of antioxidants that support brain health and keep brain cells strong. These foods can be given from weaning age.
10. Berries: The color of the food tells the nutritional value of it. All the berries like strawberry, cherries, blueberries and blackberries have intense color are especially rich in vitamin C and high levels of antioxidants. Blueberries have high levels of Gallic acid, which boost memory by preventing degeneration of brain cells.
So, go ahead and try to include different food group to your Child's plate for a better performance.

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Hey Mama, Are you interested in implementing my 10 Daily Positive Affirmations for Moms that can help you feel confident, boost your self-esteem and shift your mindset? Well, keep on reading and you'll soon find out.
What are Positive Affirmations?
Positive Affirmations are positive phrases and statements that are repeated to help challenge negative thoughts and encourage positive changes in your life.
Did you know?
According to research conducted by the National Science Foundation around 80% of our thoughts are negative and we have around 12,000 - 50,000 thoughts daily.
I remember I heard this in one of the workshops that I was attending and I couldn’t believe it; that’s why I think it’s so important to practice a positive mindset. So how can we practice a positive mindset through Positive Affirmations?
Here are my Top 10 Daily Positive Affirmations for Moms.
I am a good mother
I know how to take care of my baby
I am grateful for those around me
I trust my instincts to do what is best for my baby
I am a dedicated and loving mother
I will practice self-care to be a good mom
Every day, in every way, I'm getting better and better
I love my beautiful body
Happiness is my choice
I will be kind to myself today
Our inner voice has incredible power over how we experience life every day. When the messages we feed ourselves are positive and affirming, we are more confident, happy, and calm when facing challenges that come our way.
Steps to Incorporate Affirmations for Moms
Begin by taking a few breaths after you wake up
Choose one card, repeat the affirmations about five times to yourself or say it out loud.
Visualize this affirmation throughout your day
Take a few breaths while your embrace the positive energy & let go of any negative thoughts
Say it out loud. Hear yourself say the affirmations.
What are the benefits of using Positive Affirmations Cards?
Raise your confidence before presentations or important meetings
Control negative feelings such as frustration, anger, or impatience
Improve your self-esteem
Improve your productivity
Overcome a bad habit
Finish projects you've started
Ready to change your mindset?
Start to improve your Self Esteem & Positive Mindset. Embrace Motherhood with Open Possibility, Positive Energy, Joy, and Motivation by grabbing your own set of Daily Positive Affirmation Cards right now!
Positive Affirmations are positive phrases and statements that are repeated to help challenge negative thoughts and encourage positive changes in your life. By practicing Daily Positive Affirmations for Moms you'll be able to overcome a bad habit and promote good healthy self-esteem.
If you enjoyed this Blog Post, go ahead and comment below and let me know what you thought. If you have a mom friend that might be interested, be sure to share this with her too!

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Other lawmakers intervened to physically separate Rep. G.A. Hardaway, D-Memphis, and Rep. Curry Todd, R-Germantown, in the back of the chamber, or who knows what might have happened? Yes. A black Democrat, the party of the KKK and Robert Byrd.
“Two gentlemen were having a passionate discussion,” was about all Hardaway would say about it a few minutes ago, although he did deny calling Todd “a racist sonuvabitch” as House staffers have reported it to Pith.
“I would not have called him that,” Hardaway said, laughing.
It started when Todd made a motion to cut off debate on legislation to make it harder to rid the state of Confederate memorials and place names. According to staffers in the chamber at the time, Hardaway went to Todd and told him the debate wasn’t finished, and Todd told Hardaway to go back where he belonged or words to that effect—at which point chaos ensued. There was lots of finger pointing and shouting.
Reporters at the front of the chamber heard the commotion but couldn’t tell what was happening.
Legislative offices are debating who would have won the fight, and the smart money’s on Hardaway who looks stout.
“I saw the fear in Todd’s eyes,” said Rep. Darren Jernigan, D-Nashville.
We tried unsuccessfully to reach Todd, who is mostly known for championing the guns-in-bars law and then getting caught driving drunk through Nashville with a loaded gun by his side.
Here’s the video from the House floor courtesy of Channel 2. Rep. Joe Towns, D-Memphis, is talking but the action is behind him. Let’s rumble!


There’s a model new champion in town — if the town you’re in is filled with strategies to value laptops, smartphones, tablets, and completely different devices. The model new ZeroLemon Extreme Value Station might be essentially the most extremely efficient multidevice USB charger I’ve ever used. It outputs as a lot as 135W of vitality all through its two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, Qi charging pad, and Apple Watch dock. It has two followers to take care of points cool, and the whole factor is regarding the dimension of a small paperback information. (It seems to be like like a mini Xbox gaming console.) ZeroLemon is in the meanwhile running a Kickstarter campaign through the end of August, and it expects to ship the Extreme Value Station in October for $99.
All of that vitality and all of those ports means you’ll be capable of principally value any USB system with this dock. One in every of many USB-C ports can output as a lot as 87W by itself, which is ample to value a 15-inch MacBook Skilled, whereas the other one handles as a lot as 20W and can doubtless be rather a lot for smartphones and tablets. You might even use every ports on the similar time and benefit from their full value speeds concurrently. On the left of the Value Station is a small LED that signifies what voltage is being drawn from in all probability essentially the most extremely efficient USB-C port. Plug in a laptop computer laptop, and it’ll illuminate the 20V light. Step proper all the way down to a phone, and it’ll light up one in every of many lesser voltage settings.
The two USB-A ports cope with as a lot as 15W each, which is ample to fast-charge most smartphones, nevertheless it’d in all probability moreover merely value completely different USB devices, like wi-fi mice or headphones. The Qi charging pad on prime of the Value Station outputs as a lot as 10W, which is ample vitality to wirelessly fast-charge iPhones, Samsung devices, and completely different Android telephones. To prime points off, there’s a 3W pad to the becoming of the Qi charging pad that will value an Apple Watch.
Many multidevice USB chargers are designed to reside on a bedside desk or nightstand, so that you’ll be capable of value all of your devices while you sleep. Nonetheless the Extreme Value Station is greatest suited to a desk the place you’re further seemingly to utilize a laptop computer laptop that desires bigger vitality attracts and as well as have to protect completely different devices charged all via the day.
The Value Station’s aggressive cooling design is another reason you’re not going to want this subsequent to your head while you’re sleeping. As talked about, there are two followers contained within the subject to take care of points cool whereas it’s charging devices, they usually aren’t shy about kicking on and making noise. In my testing, the followers would nearly always come on as soon as I plugged a laptop computer laptop into the Value Station, they usually’re typically louder than the laptop computer laptop’s followers. Even once I’m merely using the wi-fi charging pad and nothing else, the followers will spin typically, making a type of wheezing sound as they activate and off to handle temperature. That’s one factor you’ll uncover if the Value Station is true subsequent to you, nevertheless given that followers are in the back of the system, it’s rather a lot more durable to take heed to them within the occasion you could have been to put the Value Station on the once more of your desk with the followers going via away from you.
The Extreme Value Station could be not very moveable, as a result of it requires an extender wire to plug into the wall and is significantly bigger than most USB vitality adapters. Nonetheless ZeroLemon does embody a mesh pouch with the system so that you would possibly tote it spherical and be the hero of the espresso retailer in the event you want to.
Basic, the Extreme Value Station checks off nearly every subject referring to charging USB devices: it’s extremely efficient ample to value any USB-C powered laptop computer laptop, it’d in all probability moreover fast-charge and wirelessly value smartphones, and it has additional ports for various legacy USB-A devices. Even within the occasion you don’t have an Apple Watch and under no circumstances use that carry out, the Extreme Value Station nonetheless gives heaps and packs all of it into a relatively compact subject.
For individuals who leap on the Kickstarter advertising marketing campaign, you might get the Extreme Value Station at a discount, nevertheless even at its widespread value of $99, it outguns nearly the whole thing else available on the market. For individuals who’re trying to find one charging station to rule all of them, that’s the one to get.


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As many of you will be aware, today was the second wave of student protests over government budget cuts to the British education system. The cuts plan to raise university fees from £3000 to £9000 a year, as well as removing the weekly EMA [Educational maintenance allowance] that low income families receive, and removing all funding for many university subjects such as the arts. Many students are particularly annoyed with the deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg who promised that, if elected, he would remove tuition fees completely. His party is the smaller half of the current government coalition and since forming this coalition his plans for the education system seem to have been ignored. Many people are unhappy about this.
You can read all about it here:
As the news reports roll in you can see that the protests literally spanned the entire country and the, well, results have varied. The general protest was a walk-out, where thousands of students, lecturers and teachers from around the country all simply dropped what they were doing and took to the streets. In London, for example, thousands of students showed up in Whitehall and clashed with riot police, then opted to smash up a police van. Or maybe it was the other way around? I forget.
Other student groups have occupied public and government buildings. Earlier today I took part in a march on Bournemouth town center with about 500 other students and we sat in the middle of a busy street in the middle of town obstructing traffic for a couple of hours, for example.
I figured that there will be a decent amount of British students using giantbomb, at least some of you must have taken part in some form of protest?Even if you didn't directly take part, if there is anything from today that you would like to share, feel free to post it here.
- Friendly neighbourhood moderator Mracoon has taken part in an organised sit-in, occupying a building and refusing to leave (for 31 hours, as I write this) as a form of peaceful protest. He was thoughtful enough to provide a live video feed, I know he would appreciate it if you dropped by to show him some love and support.
- Really nice article here (From the Guardian) about kids as young as 14 taking part in the protests.
- An article written about the Bournemouth march I took part in in the local newspaper.
- Video of kids smashing up police van.
- BBC picture feed of protests from around the country.
- Picture feed from the Guardian.
- Reports of police on horseback charging protesters at Whitehall
- Live feed of "The aftermath"

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Fears giving power to people for planning will damage environment
The Government has today (July 23) announced a controversial idea to streamline the planning permission system.
Under the ‘Community Right to Build’ scheme housing minister, Grant Shapps, hopes local communities will shape developments where they live without interference from local authorities.
Mr Shapps wants local communities to hold referendums on planning proposals, which will get the go-ahead if the majority vote in favour.
He hopes this will end situations where big developers anger residents by applying for planning permission for housing they feel is unsuitable for their area.
However, the Campaign to Protect Rural England’s head of planning, Fiona Howie, said: “Bypassing the planning process is not the way to deliver it and any proposals should include proper planning scrutiny.
“The level and location of development should be informed by a proper assessment of local housing need and an understanding of whether the local environment can accommodate more development.
“This capacity should be assessed through democratic local plans and not a simple public ballot.
“A central part of the Government’s wider planning reform proposals is to give local communities a pivotal role in shaping local plans.
“The Government should focus their efforts on getting these broader reforms right, so that local communities are truly involved in planning for their area as a whole.
“This, rather than a new Right to Build, should ensure local people are able to shape future development in their areas.”
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On 9th December, French president Emmanuel Macron presented the main priorities on which France will focus during its EU Council Presidency.
France will be taking over the Presidency in a challenging context, marked by an ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which is continuing to putting a strain on health care systems, citizens’ health, the vulnerable population, but also everyday life.
Under the motto of an Independent, Autonomous, and United Europe, the Presidency will also focus on health and ageing policies. Throughout the Presidency period, there will be opportunities to discuss on policy options to improve resilience of Europe, better investment into health, and the role of digital technologies in health.
The agenda of the upcoming French Presidency of the Council of the EU outlines various interests in health and digital health, which are also relevant possibilities for the SHD Coalition to make its voice heard on these matters. The next months will then be full of opportunities to continue raise awareness of SHD at European level.
More information on the programme of the French Presidency can be found here:


text: Paul Polak, President of International Development Enterprises (IDE), and other team members of the bicycle project faced numerous delays in the development of an appropriate plastics compound utilizing recycled plastics and organic fibers that were required for making hassle-free plastic wheels. Lack of funding further impeded the progress of the low-cost bicycle IDE sought to develop for poverty-stricken rural farmers in India. The bicycle, in turn, would foster economic development through local production and marketing. The challenge was compounded when market surveys indicated poor consumer acceptance of the bike. The case ends with the decision of whether Paul Polak should continue or scrap the bicycle project.

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Vermont Contemporary Music Ensemble to Present Frevo Dance Group, 10/31
For the past three summers four members of the Vermont Contemporary Music Ensemble have played summer concerts with original compositions and arrangements of music they love - programs designed for a summer evening of wonderful music. This first VCME program in its 28thseason brings elements of this program to the FlynnSpace. The group is called Frevo after an ecstatic dance by Brazilian composer Egberto Gismonti. The mission of the VCME is to present new music and this concert is a fresh take on this theme. Peter and Wendy Matthews and Steven and Bonnie Klimowski have put together a program that is soul searching, dramatic, beautiful and just plain fun.
The Vermont Contemporary Music Ensemble (VCME) is a new music ensemble specializing in performance and recording of rarely heard 20th and 21st Century chamber music and works by living composers. The ensemble also regularly commissions today's composers and facilitates outreach activities. VCME has made a significant contribution to the music scene in Vermont with over 100 commissioned works and many more premiere performances.
VCME gives annual concert presentations in Burlington & Montpelier with preconcert lectures and post concert receptions, provides professional development support for composers and performers, and conducts outreach activities for students of all ages.
For more information, contact Artistic Director, Steven Klimowski.


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Brussels (AFP) - The EU on Wednesday told Athens to improve conditions for refugees so that other overstretched member states can send some of them back to Greece if they first entered the bloc there.
The call from the European Commisison, the EU executive, heaps further pressure on Greece after it urged Athens last week to reinforce its borders, the gateway to Europe for most of the asylum seekers from Syria and other countries.
"There are still key areas in the asylum process that need to be improved (in Greece)... notably in the areas of reception capacity and conditions, access to the asylum procedure, appeals and legal aid," the commission said.
It said Greece had addressed shortcomings cited by a European Court of Justice ruling in 2011 which said conditions for asylum seekers were degrading, meaning that other countries could not send them back there.
The EU's Dublin regulations on migration say people must apply for asylum in the country where they first land, but that system has been thrown into chaos by the conditions in Greece and the fact many asylum seekers do not want to stay there.
Germany has also caused disruption by saying last year that it would take in all Syrian refugees that reached its territory no matter where they had initially landed in the EU.
"There must be a real possibility to return asylum-seekers to the country of first entry into the EU, as foreseen by the commonly agreed EU rules," the commission said.

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Fruits and vegetables can be eaten raw or as ingredients of various dishes, juices, smoothies, etc. But what about veggie snacks? As well veggie snacks are healthy snacks that are rich in vitamins, proteins, and minerals. They can be eaten as is or combined with other ingredients to make healthy sandwiches, rolls, wraps, salads, etc.
Vegetables are a key part of a healthy diet for both children and adults. They are packed with essential nutrients that the body needs, and they can help to protect against disease. But sometimes, getting kids to eat their vegetables can be a challenge. And to make them eat their veggies, we found 25 healthy and delicious vegetable snack for kids that they will love. From roasted carrots to crispy zucchini fries, there’s something for everyone on this list.
Best vegetable and fruit snacks for kids
Although kids need healthy snacks to help them stay focused and learn in school, and parents need healthy snack ideas that their kids will eat. So, below we have mentioned some veggie snack ideas for kids and they are:
1. Chopped veggies and Hummus
Kids love dipping sauce snacks and will be happy to munch on some fresh veggies while they dip. This classic snack idea is a great way to sneak some veggies into their diet. Just make sure you grab some veggie sticks such as carrots, cucumbers, or celery and choose a healthy hummus-like roasted red pepper or white bean flavored hummus for dipping. For an even healthier alternative, the kids can eat them with a dip of Greek-style yogurt mixed with garlic powder and herbs.
2. Cherry tomatoes and Feta cubes
For making this tasty snack idea, just grab a few cherry tomatoes and cut them into halves or quarters. Now take some cubes of crumbled feta cheese and insert them onto the toothpick that you have already put in the tomato pieces. This is a great way to introduce kiddos to savory flavors early by combining something familiar like a cherry tomato with something new like feta cream cheese. And for healthy weekday snacking serve them with some whole-wheat pita bread triangles.
3. Baked sweet potato fries
If the kids are in for some spicy food then this is one of the best snack ideas that you can give them. You just have to bake some sweet potatoes and season them with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. This delicious roasted snack option will satisfy everyone’s craving for something savory. However, sweet potato fries for snack time will also help you to sneak some extra nutrition into your kids because they are filled with beta-carotene, an antioxidant that is particularly healthy for the eyes. For healthy fats, sweet potato contains some omega-3 fatty acids as well as the kids’ much-needed dose of Vitamin C and Vitamin D.
4. Root vegetables chips
In the veg world there’s an endless variety of root vegetables to try. Be sure you get lots of different kinds, including parsnips, celery root, rutabaga, and turnips. For this healthy snack olive oil, salt, and pepper are all you need to get started. Vegetable chips tastes great when you add a little bit of your favorite grated cheese, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. All the ingredients can be mixed with a little bit of olive oil in a large bowl, then spread over two baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
5. Sliced radishes and guacamole
This would be a great snack to pack in their lunch. Just make sure to try using a seedless knife to make it easy for kids to eat. The guacamole provides healthy fats, while the radish is loaded with fiber and antioxidants. You can also add lemon juice or mustard to the guacamole for an added kick. Most kids love guacamole too and radish is great for your eyes, and kids love ‘fries’. You can add fresh ingredients like parsley, onion, garlic to the guacamole that make it healthy snacks for your kids.
6. Whole grains crackers and nut butter
Instead of buying those commercially made cheese and cracker snacks, why not take a little bit extra time to prepare them from whole grains crackers and nut butter? Just arrange the whole grain crackers on a plate with healthy nut butter such as creamy or chunky peanut butter for dipping. This nutritious snack idea will keep kids full till lunch snack time. Make sure that the whole wheat flour crackers contain at least 3g of fiber, to ensure that they don’t sneak in a lot of extra calories.
7. Peanut butter and banana quesadilla
For this healthy snack idea, you’ll need two pieces of whole wheat bread, peanut butter, and one banana. First spread the peanut butter evenly on both slices of bread. Then place the banana in the middle of one slice. Finally, top it with another slice of bread to make a sandwich. Cut into triangles just like a pizza and serve with a glass of milk. You can add nuts to it and it tastes great. So, just keep it simple with some fresh strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and apples. If your child loves dried cranberries then you can add this too.
8. Apple and peanut butter dips
Kids will love eating apple slices with a yummy peanut butter dip. All you need to do is core an apple, make some incisions in the apple, and put it in a bowl of warm water for about 5 minutes. Spread the crunchy peanut butter on one side of each slice. Kids can eat them plain or you can sprinkle peanuts or chocolate chips on top. For a little twist, use almond butter instead of peanut butter and turn this snack into an energy-boosting afternoon pick-me-up snack!
9. Frozen fruits popsicles
Fruits are high in fiber, low in calories, and a good source of the essential vitamin. It is best to freeze fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, cherries, or raspberries then the kids can eat them as a cool snack on a hot day. For popsicle molds, you can also add dried cranberries if you want. For good snacks, you can also use a small amount of natural juice together with milk and puree it to make good popsicles. The fresh fruit popsicles are a good idea for children who do not like to eat veggies.
10. Celery with peanut butter and raisins
This great snack idea is a good source of protein and fiber. It contains fiber from celery and peanut butter, which can help with satiety, but watch the portion size if you serve this to your kids. They will need only 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter for dipping, as most commercially prepared brands have added sugar. Also, you can add raisins if they like to sweeten it up. However, the single-serve containers of raisins you find in the market often have added sugars and preservatives. So it’s best to choose a fresh dried fruit option such as dried cranberries or cherries and it taste great for sure.
11. Mix fruits Smoothie with almond butter
Kids like to slurp on something sweet and this fruit smoothie with almond butter recipe will be popular with all kids. This snack will be filling enough to hold them over until their next meal or pre-game/pre-practice snack. Whole foods such as almond butter and fruit make this snack idea a healthy treat. You can also add maple syrup if your child love to drink it. Many registered dietitian recommend this smoothie for kids and it taste great.
12. Veggie Pita Pocket
Veggie pita pocket is a great way to get kids to eat their veggies. They will be more open to trying the vegetables when they are in a fun and tasty sandwich. Just stuff a whole wheat pita with some chopped cucumber, grape tomatoes, onion, arugula or any other of their favorite veggies. Include a few slices of low-fat cheddar cream cheese, turkey pepperoni, or melt some low-fat American or Swiss cheese. And olive oil and vinegar dressing to give it a savory finish.
13. Spinach banana muffins
These spinach banana muffins are a great snack idea for kids as they taste delicious. They could be a good alternative to the other snacks that kids will love such as cookies. This healthy snack can quickly become a favorite among your little ones so you might want to consider making them on those busy mornings when time is scarce but hunger is abundant.
14. Hard-boiled egg salad with Bell peppers
Some kids like hard boiled egg salad and some don’t. But, most kids will love sliced vegetables so they might enjoy a healthy alternative to classic egg salad by combining chopped hard-boiled eggs with a little bit of mayonnaise or cream cheese, salt, and bell peppers. For added volume, you can add some diced bell pepper, lemon juice, or celery too for more crunch and nutrients. You can spread the egg salad onto toasted bread or serve it with crackers for dipping.
15. Zucchini carrot oatmeal muffins
Another great veggie and fruit snacks idea is to make baked goods for your kids. These oatmeal muffins are loaded with veggies and relishes delicious. They make a healthy snack for kids and an easy breakfast as well. In a fun way, teach your kids how to make these energy-packed muffins. As well as foods made with veggies, these muffins also contain protein-rich ingredients such as beans and cheese.
16. Half of veggie sandwiches
Kids will love to have filling sandwiches. So if you are looking for healthy vegetable snacks for kids, sandwiches are the best idea because it is not only tasty but also loaded with their favorite ingredients. For example, place some salad greens on two slices of whole-grain wheat bread and then top that with sliced cucumbers or tomato wedges, hummus spread, and sliced avocado.
17. Carrot and white bean vegan blondies
This vegan snack idea for kids is a super healthy and can easily be made at home. In this snack, carrots take the place of flour in these blondies. The white beans add some protein, while the walnuts add crunchiness to them. These blondies are sweetened with added sugars like maple syrup and have a hint of vanilla to enhance their sweetness. And for making this tasty food item more healthy, you can add some whole-wheat flour.
18. Turkey and Avocado roll-up
Kids will relish eating a simple turkey and cheese sandwich because it reminds them of their school sandwiches. However, the classic white bread is something that parents avoid for its lack of nutrition justifies. Instead, try making a whole wheat wrap with some fresh veggies cut up inside such as baby spinach, a cucumber slice, thinly sliced carrot sticks, or red bell pepper strips. And if you want to add lemon juice you can. Stuff the wrap with some lean meat like smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced roast beef or roast chicken, and avocado slices.
19. Sliced pears with ricotta cheese
Ricotta cheese with some honey and cinnamon is a classic Italian dessert that many kids will love. You can also use this mixture as a healthy dip for sliced fruit such as pears. Make sure to choose dried fruit that’s unsweetened and has no added sugars. This snack for kids will give them a fantastic serving of healthy fruit and protein all in one snack to keep them satisfied until their next meal.
20. Cauliflower with lemon tahini or lime juice
These healthy recipes take cauliflower to a whole new delicious and nutritious level. You can give your kids some roasted cauliflowers with a combination of lime juice and Tahini sauce (sesame seed paste). This flavorful combo is sure to make their taste buds dance. To make recipes of Cauliflower with lemon tahini, you must need 1/2 cup Tahini paste, 2 tablespoon lime juice, 3 teaspoon of lemon zest, 2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes, and some salt.
Popcorn is an extremely healthy kid-friendly snack. To make it more nutritious, you can add grated Parmesan cheese and dried basil to the popcorn before heating them in the microwave or popping them on top of the stove. You can also serve plain popcorn with a side of raisins. If you have a sweet tooth, don’t worry about that because there are various gourmet flavored own popcorn choices available in the market such as white cheddar cheese, butter toffee, sour cream and onion flavors etc.
22. Kale and tortilla chips
This food for kids would be an ideal for their snack time. For making kale chips, you need to remove the ribs and tough center stem from the kale and then tear or cut them into 3-4 inch pieces. Toss with oil and salt, spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. And for tortilla chips, you need to cut a corn tortilla into six wedges, toss with a drizzle of oil and salt, spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
23. Carrot sticks and hummus
Carrot sticks go great with a hummus dip prepared from chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, and sesame seeds. However, the hummus can be made from any beans including black beans, white beans, kidney beans etc. With a combined protein count of over 33 grams, the protein in hummus and carrots provides an energy-boosting snack that will keep kids going for hours.
24. Carrot ginger Kale juice and almonds
This is a power-packed kid’s snack that has lots of healthy omega-3s from the nuts and loads of beta carotene from the carrots. Simply combine some chopped kale with a peeled and chopped carrot, juice together with an apple or pear, and top with slivered almonds. This food combination is a great way to get kids to eat carrots and kale. However, make sure to encourage your kids not to simply gulp this drink down in one go. Drinking it in sips will allow them to savor the delicious flavor.
25. Broccoli and Greek Yogurt Dip
This is an easy peasy dip that takes just a few minutes to make. All you need are some cooked broccoli florets and some Greek yogurt and then add them to a food processor and mix them well until they become like a smooth paste. You can also add a little bit of lemon juice and garlic powder to the mixture. Therefore, you can make it in small balls and serve them to your kids. And your child can enjoy their veggies and yogurt snack without feeling like they are eating ‘boring’ food.
The Bottom line
The best way to get kids to eat vegetables is by making them taste good. Therefore, whether you’re looking for a way to get picky eaters to try new vegetables or are just trying to find some healthy snacks that your kids will love. These 25 vegetable-based recipes should have something for everyone.
We hope that this list will help you to feel empowered in feeding your children more vegetables. These recipes are easy enough for even young children to make on their own with minimal supervision from an adult. With these simple ideas at hand, it’s easier than ever before to fill those empty snack times with good choices. If you have any queries or want to add your recipes to the above list just share with us through a comment section below.


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Former PM Manmohan Singh once said Mumbai would be another Shanghai but the only thing Mumbai has in common with China at the moment is noodle soup at eateries.
‘Smart City’? Or a perennial crunch. The recurring woes and the disorder such as the recent flooding in Mumbai– home to India’s richest municipal body, crowning all news channels these days has served to remind us that urban India cannot cope with the chronic weather phenomenon. Urban India provides the largest share of India’s economy with the service sector in the lead. Despite being the main source of economic activity and population, urban India is low in policy maker’s priorities. Urban governance structures are guaranteed to fail if the state governments refuse to share power with the local bodies. It is hard to believe but the chief minister has more say in making city related decisions than a mayor which means a city rarely gets the level of attention it deserves. To make things worse, a mayor in India is helpless and the benefit of city management is completely absent in India.
The government has launched the programme, ‘Smart Cities’, to make certain cities smart and liveable. But today, citizens are likely to respond bitterly when asked about ‘Smart City’. In Delhi, people have been tragically electrocuted by live wires and the city is on the heights of hazardous levels. In Bengaluru, a lake is foaming with toxic fumes. Kolkata is being painted blue, making citizen get the blues. Before the current Mumbai floods, rising water levels waterlogged Chennai. In Varanasi, reports show the Ganga is getting even dirtier. From Pataliputra to Indraprastha, we have always taken pride in our cities but without any facilities from city authorities.
On June 1, the 74th Amendment of the Indian Constitution which paved way for the formation of urban local bodies completes 26 years. These elected bodies were supposed to improve urban infrastructure and services. Nearly three decades on, these bodies are far from achieving their goal. They blame it on the unwillingness of the state governments to share power with the local governments and lack of capacity within the urban local bodies. These, along with lack of funds has resulted in chaotic cities with bad roads, bad drainage and malfunctioned administrative structure.
The problem in local administration is rather a simple one. Lack of funds. Local government has two sources of revenue- the grants from the state and central and tax collection. In reality, adequate funds are not being granted because most of the state fiscal devolution remains on paper. Also due to inadequate manpower, lack of digitization and awareness, the local bodies fail to collect tax from locals
Corruption, Violence, and Politicization are another and the major defects in the functionaries of these bodies. Any employment of violence by the state official will become a national issue in the newspaper. But if a local goon who wields power in local governance resorts to violence then there is little hope for justice.
Plastic bags banned, but do bans ever really work? The most important reform is to make the mayor directly accountable to voters. This can happen only when the motive behind the 74th amendment of the constitution – which recognized urban local bodies as the third tier of government, is respected. Mayors or the local authorities need financial autonomy and freedom to perform reforms. To illustrate, garbage disposal is a complicated which requires expertise, resources and leadership. When cities fail at this essential task, it falls into public health problems. Similarly, urban planning can no longer be left to unaccountable architects and inconsiderate policy makers. Indian cities need to be taken seriously or they will fall apart.


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area-sensitivity, fragmentation, edge effect, perimeter-area ratio, species richness
Forests are of great value to many bird species, especially neotropical migrants. However, in urbanized ecosystems, much of this habitat is fragmented. Previous studies have shown that forest fragmentation can affect breeding bird richness and abundance, but these studies are limited in scope. In this study, I assessed the effect of forest fragmentation on breeding bird communities in Burlington, Vermont, USA. I surveyed 14 fragmented forest patches between 4.2 and 40.1 hectares in size to determine how the richness of breeding bird species varies with patch size and perimeter-area ratio. I found a trend of increasing breeding bird species richness as forest patch size increases, but no evidence of an effect of perimeter-area ratio on species richness. These data will be valuable for land management, restoration, and conservation initiatives in the area.
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Spindel, Jordan Matthew, "Effects of Forest Patch Size and Shape on Breeding Bird Species Richness" (2022). UVM Honors College Senior Theses. 502.


It has been revealed that more than 1 in 5 families in Milton Keynes would suffer a real-terms cut to their income if the Government reneges on its commitment to raise benefits in line with inflation.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s analysis shows that tens of thousands of households across Milton Keynes on means tested benefits – 23% of the total – would see their income hit by hundreds of pounds if the Government makes a real-terms cut to benefits by raising them in line with earnings (6%) rather than inflation (10%). It would amount to the biggest-ever real terms cut to benefits in a single year.
- More than 16,500 families receiving Universal Credit in MK would see their income effectively cut
- More than 33,000 families receiving Child Benefit in MK would see their income effectively cut
Emily Darlington, Labour's Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Milton Keynes South, said:
“The Conservative government made a clear promise to raise benefits in line with inflation. If they break that commitment, it will represent the biggest-ever real terms cut to benefits in a single year and condemn tens of thousands of families across Milton Keynes to even greater poverty and hardship. While some Tory MPs have spoken out against this plan, our MPs have remained silent. With prices surging at the checkout, and energy bills still sky high, this would mean even more families facing the terrible choice of whether to heat or eat. I urge the Government to do the right thing and implore our MPs to vote against it in Parliament.”


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