Heading into its fifth season, launching July 11@10p., SCI FI Channel's Stargate Atlantis is enjoying something of a resurgence. The series concluded the previous year on a ratings upswing, and at some point during the upcoming season, the series will hit the landmark 100th episode.
The season five premiere, penned by executive producer Martin Gero, lets viewers bask in a happy place - at least for now. A little warmth? A happy resolution? What a unique concept. (Battlestar's Ron Moore: are you listening?)
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You have made the leap to set up your limited company! How exciting! The day you receive your incorporation certificate is a pivotal moment!
But what do you have to do now? What are you responsible for, and when?
This isn’t something to be taken lightly, as you have legal responsibilities now as a director. Your company and your responsibilities are covered by the Companies Act 2006, but let’s make sense of it.
this is a hefty read, if you’d rather something more short and sweet, Companies House have put together this video explaining your responsibilities:
Sending information to Companies House on time
You may have appointed an accountant to manage our accounts and filing them with Companies House, but the responsibility still rests on your shoulders.
It is not a reasonable excuse to say that you relied on someone else, if your accounts are filed late.
Information to send to Companies House includes:
- the annual confirmation statement
- annual accounts (even if you’re dormant)
- any changes to directors or their details
- changes to your registered office
- changes in shareholdings
- registration of charges (mortgage charges against the company)
- change in your “people with significant control” (PSCs)
Seven legal duties
As well as making sure information is sent to Companies House and HMRC on time, there are seven duties of a director, covered by the Companies Act:
1 Follow the company’s constitution
You must follow the company’s articles of association and constitution.
These are the legal documents created when your company is set up.
It includes rules around how the company is run, and what should be agreed between members, directors and the company secretary, if you need one.
2 Promote the success of the company
You must always act in the best interests of the company above all else. this includes:
- the consequences of your decisions on the future of the company
- the interests of its employees
- managing good relationships with suppliers, customers and others
- the impact of the company’s operations on it’s community and environment
- maintaining the company’s reputation for high standards of business conduct
- act fairly to all members of the company
If the company becomes insolvent, then your responsibilities as director swap to the creditors, not the company
3 Maintain independent judgement
- You must not allow others to control your powers or decisions as director.
- You can of course accept advice, but you must use your own independent judgement.
4 Exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence
- You must perform to the best of your ability.
- Use your qualifications or experience to provide a high standard.
5 Avoid conflicts of interest
- You should avoid situations where your loyalties are divided, for instance between the business and family interests.
- Make sure other directors and members are aware of any possible conflict of interest, and follow your articles of association for guidance and process.
- This applies even if you stop being a director. You should still not take advantage of opportunities you became aware of when you were a director.
6 Third party benefits
- Benefits offered by third parties because you’re a director should not be accepted.
- These benefits may create a conflict of interest.
- This could be an expensive gift in return for agreeing to a contract.
- You may be allowed to accept small benefits like corporate hospitality though, as long as there’s no conflict.
- It is good practice to have a log of all benefits offered, to whom, and from whom, and whether these were accepted.
7 Interests in a transaction
- If you’re likely to benefit personally from a transaction, you must tell the other directors or members.
- As above, it is good practice to have a log of all transactions with potential benefits.
- Consider the company entering into a contract with a close family member, and who is likely to benefit.
Phew – we told you it was a hefty read!
You do need to know this stuff. We can guide you on your journey, but remember that it is still your ultimate responsibility to get this right.
Please get in touch if you’d like our support with your limited company.
And do check out our other limited company resources.

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text: My tenant set my house on fire. The police said I had to provide and pay for alternative accommodation. Because I have had this property for many years it had building insurance to cover any damage but did not provide alternative accommodation for the tenant. He volunteered to stay with a friend while repairs are being done. However I would like to know the legal position because I have a few other properties with just old buildings cover.when I have tried to look into it it seems to say your landlord may have insurance cover which doesn’t answer my query. Would the local authority accommodate someone homeless in this situation.

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My daughter, Fatina and I went to a pottery place to celebrate Fatina's birthday. We each picked out a piece of pottery and then we sat and painted them.
I picked a monster...mwha-ha-ha
Pottery Fun fired the pieces and the glaze turned glossy
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MOS DIARY: Harry tells Cressida... Let’s give it another try
It seemed to be all over for Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas when she decided that a life in the public spotlight was not for her and they ended their two-year romance.
But after just three weeks apart, the pair have had a secret reunion and are now back in ‘constant touch’.
Friends of 24-year-old Cressida say she has visited the Prince at his apartment in Kensington Palace to talk about their future and that he wants to give their relationship another try.
It seemed to be all over for Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas, pictured together in March before their split, but after just three weeks apart, the pair have had a secret reunion and are now back in 'constant touch'
One friend revealed: ‘They have been in constant touch since they broke up and she has now met up with him.
‘It’s all very amicable and no one is ruling out that they will get back together, but Cressida hasn’t made her mind up and the ball is really in her court.’
The reconciliation comes after camera-shy Cressida last week appeared to have undergone a metamorphosis.
Wearing a full-length blue gown, she giggled and beamed for cameras outside Annabel’s nightclub in Mayfair while holding hands with Harry’s cousin, Princess Beatrice.
One source noted: ‘She’s usually so camera-shy, yet she was all smiles and giggles as the flashbulbs popped.’
Some insiders are now comparing Cressida’s behaviour to that of the then Kate Middleton, who played the happy singleton after she and Prince William split up.
Determined to show the Prince what he was missing, Kate was seen attending his favourite nightclubs in miniskirts and low-cut tops. Within weeks she was back by William’s side.
Cressida Bonas and Princess Beatricep partied at Annabel's Club in London last week
‘Harry is the jealous type,’ said another source. ‘He will have seen the pictures of Cressida and how stunning she looked.’
Cressida was said to be furious after reports reached her of 29-year-old Harry flirting with PR executive Amanda Sheppard – Bryan Ferry’s ex-wife – at Guy Pelly’s wedding in America, while she remained at home.
One of their friends said: ‘Everyone noticed, and Cressida wasn’t happy.’
After a year globetrotting filming cookery shows and writing books, chef Valentine Warner has returned to find his four-year marriage to psychotherapist Charlotte, 38, is over.
Warner, 42, is moving out of the £1.3 million Shepherd’s Bush home he shared with Charlotte and children Minnie, three, and Louis, one.
‘I was abroad for weeks on end and it cost me my marriage,’ he says.
‘I’m devastated. I cried solidly for three days. I went to so many countries, Canada and Scandinavia and was never home.’
News that David Tennant will soon be home from the US to film a new series of Broadchurch has pleased one person in particular - his actress wife Georgia Moffett, above
News that David Tennant will soon be home from the US to film a new series of Broadchurch has pleased one person in particular – his actress wife Georgia Moffett.
The 29-year-old is yearning for David, who is in California making a US version of the drama.
Broadchurch’s Olivia Colman tells me: ‘Georgia and I have been emailing – she’s longing for filming to come to an end.’ Perhaps the fact that David’s US accent was panned by critics isn’t such a bad thing after all...
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Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Biochem & Pharmacol
Triterpenoids are pentacyclic compounds that are synthesized as secondary metabolites inmany plants. Extracts of some of these plant parts have been widely used in traditional medicine. Natural triterpenoids have been shown to have anti- inflammatory and anticarcinogenic properties. Cyano Enone of Methyl Boswellate (CEMB) is a novel synthetic triterpenoid compound, derived from boswellic acid. In this work, we explored the effect of a CEMB on various prostate cancer and glioma cancer cell lines. CEMB displayed concentration-dependent cytotoxic activity with sub micromolar lethal dose 50% (LD50) values in 10 of 10 tumor cell lines tested. CEMB induced cytotoxicity is accompanied by activation of downstream effector caspases (caspases 3 and 7) and by upstream initiator caspases involved in both the extrinsic (caspase 8) and intrinsic (caspase 9) apoptotic pathways. By using short interfering RNAs (siRNA), we show evidence that knockdown of caspase 8, DR4, Apaf-1, and Bid impairs CEMB-induced cell death. Similar to other pro-apoptotic synthetic triterpenoid compounds, CEMB induced apoptosis involved endoplasmic reticulum stress, as shown by partial rescue of tumor cells by siRNA-mediated knockdown of expression of genes involved in the unfolded protein response such as IRE1a, PERK, and ATF6. Altogether, our results suggest that CEMB stimulates several apoptotic pathways in cancer cells, suggesting that this compound should be evaluated further as a potential agent for cancer therapy.
Palaniyandi Ravanan has completed his Ph.D. at the age of 28 years from University of La Reunion, France and postdoctoral studies from Sanford- Burnham Medical Research Institute, USA. Since 2010, he is serving as Assistant Professor (Senior) in School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. He has published more than 10 research articles in reputed international journals in the area of Cancer, Obesity and Inflammation. He has been awarded under Fast track scheme for young scientists from Department of Science and Technology and Research award from VIT University, 2012.

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BELMAR — The Belmar Housing Authority plans to submit proposals to the Housing and Urban Development [HUD] to fund two major repair projects for the senior building at 710 8th Ave.
The first project will be the repair of the building’s brick façade and the other is for the modernization of the building’s elevator.
According to Belmar Housing Authority Executive Director Paul DeSantis, the first phase of repair will cover the modernization of the elevator doors, which includes the door assembly and sensors. He noted that the modernization is in anticipation of the eventual decline of the old elevator given the increasing difficulty in finding “parts” for the dated elevator, in case it breaks down.
“I have to say the elevator works fine. It rarely breaks down, but in rare occasions that it does, it becomes a time factor. The parts are getting harder and harder to locate,” said Mr. DeSantis.
The second phase is the repair of the brick façade, which he said has suffered from rain water and ice, and that the deterioration has left it brittle, posing danger to the residents.
“Basically, what has happened over the years, water has seeped in behind the brick wall between [the] brick wall and the exterior wall of the building, and it’s close to deterioration. Whenever things contract and expand based on [the] cold, if water gets in there, freezing, it pushes [inside] and [then] water has to expand. That’s another major project,” said Mr. DeSantis.
The timeline for the project will depend on the availability of funding coming from HUD, specifically from grants slated for projects involving major construction or those that require costly replacements like the elevator upgrade.
“Any contracts over $44,000, that’s for bid…[timeline] is based on finances. That will drive the projects,” said Mr. DeSantis.
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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - April 28, 2014) - Marksmen Energy Inc. ("Marksmen" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:MAH) is pleased to announce that it has completed the second and final closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement for 4,868,725 units (the "Units") of Marksmen at a price of $0.16 per Unit for gross proceeds of $778,996 (the "Offering"). The Units are comprised of one (1) common share ("Common Share") and one-half of one (1/2) share purchase warrant ("Warrant") of Marksmen. Each whole Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share for $0.25 expiring two (2) years from the date of the closing of the Offering.
In connection with the Offering, Marksmen paid cash commissions of $10,982.40 and issued 68,640 broker warrants (the "Broker Warrants"). Each Broker Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one Common Share at a price of $0.16 per Broker Warrant for a period of one (1) year from the date of issuance.
Completion of the Offering is subject to regulatory approval including, but not limited to, the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. (the "Exchange"). The Common Shares and Warrants issued are subject to a four month hold period from the date of issuance.
Marksmen also announces that it has received approval from the Exchange to extend the expiry date of 1,025,885 share purchase warrants of the Company with the expiry date of May 3, 2014 by one (1) year to May 3, 2015. All other terms and conditions will remain the same.
The Company further announces that it has received funds totaling $328,050 in consideration for the exercise of 2,725,000 share purchase warrants to date this calendar year.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
This news release may contain certain forward-looking information and statements, including without limitation, statements pertaining to the closing of the private placement including the Company's ability to obtain necessary approvals from the TSX Venture Exchange. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and such information involves various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. A description of assumptions used to develop such forward-looking information and a description of risk factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking information can be found in Marksmen's disclosure documents on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. Marksmen does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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Acharei Mot – Kedoshim: On Being a Holy Community
I’ve been surprised many times over these strange weeks by the sense of community that is available while I’m sitting in my living room. I live alone – just me and Nifal, my frolicking feline friend – and so days go by in which I don’t see another human being in person. And yet I am almost constantly with other people. I don’t just mean meetings, though there have been a great many of those, but also prayer services and learning sessions. I begin every weekday morning with Shacharit, in which at least a dozen people are present with me via Zoom. Twice a week, I have a cup of tea with congregants from Mosaic Masorti (the oldest of whom is 100 years old, thoroughly proving that none of us are too old to learn Zoom!). Here we are, in the midst of a pandemic that requires us to stay at home, and we are managing to prove to one another again and again that we are a community. We have volunteers in both of my shuls reaching out, doing shopping trips for one another, helping one another to access the technology that is now so significant. I am incredibly proud.
In times of tragedy, we are often left wondering about the presence of God. I’m struck this week by that message in our double Torah portion of Acharei-Mot-Kedoshim. Acharei-Mot picks up the narrative again after the deaths of Aharon’s sons, Nadav and Avihu, who were struck down in the Tabernacle. Theirs is a strange story. Commentators have disagreed for thousands of years over precisely why they died. Aharon, their father, could only respond with silence. The Torah took a turn after the tragedy, brought us into the realm of purity and impurity, and now has gently guided us back to the narrative with the words (Leviticus 16:1):
‘The Eternal spoke to Moshe after the death of the two sons of Aharon, who died when they drew too close to the presence of the Eternal.’
Those are the words that give Acharei-Mot its title. And that is all the Torah is willing to explain about the tragedy of Nadav and Avihu.
The second of our Torah portions gets its name from the following verse (Lev. 19:2):
‘You shall be holy, for I, the Eternal your God, am holy.’
When read in conjunction with one another, the title of this double-portion can be read as a phrase: Acharei-mot, kedoshim. After death, holiness. After tragedy, we seek holiness. In the response to trauma, we seek to help one another heal; that is seeking holiness. We reach out to the community, provide one another with food, sit together on virtual meetings, create spaces for prayer and sharing – all of this is seeking holiness.
And to me, this all provides an answer to the question of where to find God: the Divine is found in the response. And it is important to me that after tragedy, holiness is brought by people – not simply found in the passive voice. It is sought and brought. It is active. ‘You shall be holy,’ says God – and ‘acharei-mot‘, after tragedy, we prove God correct.
Rabbi Natasha Mann is a Masorti rabbi serving New London Synagogue, Mosaic Masorti and Noam

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A man in his 70s spent three days stuck in his campervan after becoming wedged between the front seat and foot pedal.
The man finally received help on Sunday when the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust was tasked to fly the man to Waikato Hospital.
A spokesperson for the rescue chopper says the man had fallen over inside the campervan and become wedged between the front seat and foot pedal.
“The patient was in this position for three days and was extricated by ambulance and fire crews.
“The man was suffering from tissue damage to his left leg and hypothermia. He was transported to Waikato Hospital in serious condition.”


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Greenhouse bangs the drum for new tenant arrival
Design, branding and digital creative agency Drumbeat has relocated from its Manchester city centre base to The Greenhouse in the heart of MediaCityUK.
After 13 years in central Manchester, co-directors Jon McQuillan and Andy Heggs have relocated their team of designers and developers to MediaCityUK to be closer to key clients including The Peel Group, BBC and Sage, as well as sister company Wink Nudge, the mobile and HTML 5 game specialists.
The move by the award-winning design agency coincides with its rebrand from Drumbeat Creative to simply Drumbeat to reflect the growing number of digital projects it has been commissioned to do with recent account wins including the NHS, Kaplan and BUPA.
To read the Drumbeaters latest blog about their move to MediaCityUK, click here.
Blue Peter is to unveil its Gold Badge Walk at MediaCityUK – a path to honour some of the well-known…
MediaCityUK has today announced The Hut Group (THG), one of the world’s largest online beauty and well-being companies, is set to take additional office space on the 10th floor (16,040 sq. ft.) of Orange, which will bring the high-profile office development to full occupancy.
Dock10, the TV Studios, post-production and connectivity business based at the heart of MediaCityUK, received accolades at the RTS craft and design awards in London, for its post-production work on BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2014 (BBC Sport) and for editing work completed by editor Paulo Pandolpho on Cucumber, made by RED Production Company for Channel 4. https://rts.org.uk/award/craft-design-awards-2014-2015


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Glucofort There are many secrets such as portion size of carbs to protein and fat, getting off soda, and how to enjoy sweets without the blood sugar and anxiety consequence! If you happen to have gained weight because you have insomnia (disturbing the hormones that control appetite), it turns out the kind of cinnamon in supplements may help you, after all. Many people who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes prefer to go the natural route when trying to manage their condition. No products must be given priority when you go for grocery.
Salacia oblonga is an herb that’s been used for years which is native to regions of India and Sri Lanka , binds to intestinal enzymes that break down carbohydrates in the body. Another fun thing that is going blood sugar supplements on is WII machines. It has been known to boost metabolism and help control blood sugar. Salacia oblonga: Also something attractive I read about and also heard from someone on a podcast they were taking in Sri Lanka . An example of some ingredients that can be helpful are North American Ginseng this can help with glycosylated hemoglobin levels.
Tiptop health with normal blood chemistry is just a walking workout away. The level of fasting blood glucose must not be more than 110 mg/dl. The niacin dilates the blood vessels in your body and seems to help move the sugars out of my system better.
The evidence indeed points to the notion that fish oil may help lower blood sugar levels. But don’t worry, changing your habits takes some work but once they are changed, you have a new set of habits only this time they are ones keeping you well! I also test my blood sugar level before bed and try to eat some sort of protein to hold me over throughout the night.
Eat protein and carbohydrates together: Hopefully, you’re already avoiding sugar-rich foods, but even healthy carbohydrates are another rich source of blood sugar. Ohio State University , studies saw insulin levels drop 23 % and blood sugar levels drop 29 % in patients who took a 1000 mg dose of the herb. This will make staying away from sugar the rest of the week a lot easier.
There are many home remedies that are very effective in managing and controlling diabetes. Avoid foods like sweets, candies, pastries, ice-creams and cakes as they contain very high amount of sugar. Low levels of magnesium has been associated with higher blood sugar levels.
Johnston’s research group was disappointed to learn that vinegar had no effect on cholesterol levels. If you don’t have Excel and can’t read the Record Sheet, you can upload it and use it with your Microsoft Live account. Cooked vegetables regardless of color and yellow or orange vegetables and potatoes, rice, bread are in the measure category: 1/2 cup equals a serving or the equivalent of one slice of bread and must be calculated into your daily calorie allowance.

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According to a Pew Research Center poll, 68% of voters in the United States said they would consider climate change when casting their votes for the presidential election. Contrary to Donald Trump, who has repeatedly denied climate science and promoted fossil fuels, Joe Biden guarantees significant progress. Former Democratic rivals, including Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, young climate activists, union officials, and environmental justice leaders, helped shape Biden’s $2 trillion Clean Energy Revolution, the most ambitious climate policy proposed by a presidential candidate. It aims to achieve 100% clean energy in the United States and have net zero emissions by 2050.
On his first day in office, Biden plans to sign a series of executive orders that will impose emission limits on oil and gas industries, as well as spend billions of dollars on clean energy resources. His plan includes building sustainable infrastructure, powering clean energy transportation, recommitting the U.S. to the Paris Agreement, and providing more jobs across the energy sector. Additionally, $75 billion a year would be spent on research and development of green technology like carbon capture machines. The plan also resolves the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic and addresses environmental racism and inequality, an issue rarely tackled in climate policies.
Biden’s plans can only go too far on ambition without support from the Senate and the House of Representatives. Republican senator Mitch McConnell will likely resume control over the Senate and Amy Coney Barrett will run a more conservative Supreme Court, straining Biden’s proposed climate policies. However, progress can still be made through executive actions and within federal agencies. Biden could undo most, if not all, of Trump’s 104 rolled back environmental rules, from air pollution limits to wildlife protection. On the other hand, Biden still needs to focus on the coronavirus pandemic and other urgent issues first, which would delay plans to tackle climate change. Biden’s plan also doesn’t address the reduction of car usage, which accounts for 75% of carbon monoxide pollution in the U.S. Although Biden will market the use of electric cars, the production of these cars consume substantial resources. Therefore, if the promotion of electric cars results in more people driving, overall emissions might not be reduced.
Biden’s two-pronged approach includes not only climate solutions, but also the role of citizens amid change through more jobs and more resilient communities. The Clean Energy Revolution isn’t a silver bullet, nor is it the most progressive solution to climate change. However, Biden represents what the American people need right now: hope and a vision for a clean energy future that changes the economy and the society, not the climate.
Bokat-Lindell, Spencer. “Opinion | Could Biden Be the Climate-Change President?” The New York Times, A.G. Sulzberger, 21 July 2020, www.nytimes.com/2020/07/21/opinion/biden-climate-change.html?searchResultPosition=1.
Bjorn Lomborg. “The Good and Bad of Joe Biden’s $2 Trillion Climate Change Plan: Bjorn Lomborg.” Orange County Register, Orange County Register, 13 Oct. 2020, www.ocregister.com/2020/10/13/the-good-and-bad-of-joe-bidens-2-trillion-climate-change-plan-bjorn-lomborg/.
Davenport, Coral. “Biden Pledges Ambitious Climate Action. Here’s What He Could Actually Do.” The New York Times, A.G. Sulzberger, 25 Oct. 2020, www.nytimes.com/2020/10/25/climate/biden-climate-change.html.
Ludden, Jennifer. “Biden Will Face Major Limits To His Ambitious Climate Plans.” NPR.org, 8 Nov. 2020, www.npr.org/2020/11/08/932160547/biden-will-face-major-limits-to-his-ambitious-climate-plans.
Our Changing Climate. “What’s Joe Biden’s Climate Change Plan?” YouTube, 23 Oct. 2020, www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhaALofF0EI&feature=youtu.be.
“Plan for Climate Change and Environmental Justice | Joe Biden.” Joe Biden for President: Official Campaign Website, 29 Oct. 2020, joebiden.com/climate-plan/.
Temple, James. “What Biden Will and Won’t Be Able to Achieve on Climate Change.” MIT Technology Review, MIT Technology Review, 6 Nov. 2020, www.technologyreview.com/2020/11/06/1011716/what-biden-will-and-wont-be-able-to-achieve-on-climate-change/.
Tyson, Alec. “How Important Is Climate Change to Voters in the 2020 Election?” Pew Research Center, Pew Research Center, 6 Oct. 2020, www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/10/06/how-important-is-climate-change-to-voters-in-the-2020-election/.


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Woke up and left Kap early, en route to Thunder Bay.
Driving from Kap to Hearst was pretty uneventful besides the MASSIVE WASHOUT. It was like some dinosaur came and bit a chunk out four feet deep in every direction. Sorry, no pics. I'm still really slow with the camera..I missed taking photos of like 5 giant plastic animals..it seems most every town in Northern Ontario has one.
We stopped to look at the spectacular Palisades at Lake Nipigon. The palisades are impressive walls of rock with juts and struts. I have a (bad) photo of them on the flickr site as well as the plaque they had up. There was a waterfall as well but I couldn't find a good angle so I didn't even bother. On the other side of the highway was the lake itself, which was gorgeous. The whole area around Thunder Bay was just amazing, and we were surprised there aren't more cottages than there are. Once we see the rockies though I'm sure these boulders will seem less outstanding.
On the way to Thunder Bay we stopped a few times (gas, pee, food) and every time we got back on the highway we had to pass this trailer with two massive tractors on it. I was going to start waving at him but he was eyes straight ahead with big sunglasses so I didn't even bother.
We stopped off at the Amethyst Mine Panorama, which is the biggest amethyst mine in North America. For 3 bucks you can get a short tour and then dig through the tailings they have piled up on the side for raw stones. We spent an hour and ended up taking home 86 cents of rock...Chris wanted one of the big boulders with crystals cascading down the side but we're not keen on dragging it across canada. Maybe on the way back.
Lots more construction the rest of the drive (I think so far we've gone through about 10-15 different construction sites); unfortunately, one of these construction areas was right at the entrance to the Sleeping Giant Park, which was where we were going to stay the night, so we had to go through it twice.
Sleeping Giant Park is just outside of Thunder Bay and it is the best Park in Ontario I've ever been to. If you get the chance, you should definitely go. We unpacked and went to see a few of the nature trails. The first was a quick jaunt alongside a river (I got lots of flower photos and one of this crazy Orchid which I can't upload to flickr since it's too big :( ). We heard some slapping on the water and suspected beavers but we never saw them. Then, we were going to go on this trail called the Thunder Bay Bogs. Driving up there was a blast, since the last kilometer or two wasn't road at all, but just a massive flat rock which they'd cleared a path over. Was a bit bumpy. We got to the end of the road and there was a can and a lookout point which we decided to check out before we started the hike. The lookout point had a bit of a boardwalk leading up to it and we commented on how sturdy it was and 'look, it's got thick steel posts! crazy!' Two seconds later, Chris took a step onto open air. The boardwalk is made of steel and so heavily reinforced because it hangs out off the side of this massive cliff, which must be hundreds of metres up. It was great.
We didn't end up seeing the bogs because we couldn't find the entrance to that trail off the main trail. We went down the main trail a little bit, and then we heard some large animal and decided to go back pretty quickly. Was probably only a deer but we were tired anyway.
Today's entry is so named because we saw piles of animals:
-2 bears (one was a cub sitting in the ditch on the side of the road so we stopped for photos)
-piles of ducklings and rodents
The deer in Sleeping Giant Park just don't care. They're all over the road and they don't move when you drive by. Scared us a bit since you never know when one is going to change its mind and come leaping out of the ditch instead of standing and chewing like the rest of them. One even came crashing around campsite the next morning.
Also, it's obvious the wildlife around the campsites are used to being fed. We had a pile of union ducks come up and quack at us for 10 minutes until they realized they weren't getting anything ("What do we want?" "Food!" "When do we want it?" "NOW!"), a chipmunk who practically jumped in the car, and two red squirrels, one of which bounced off the screen trying to jump into the tent.
I think that's about it. We're still too excited and showering too regularly to be missing home too much just yet.

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A nice view of a locomotive at the Marrangaroo station just west of Lithgow. Some estimates have this at c1938 though others maintain the photo is more 1950s. The loco is P6 class C3294. A low bank under some trees is all that remains of this station now. No other trace is visible.
The main western rail line reached Bowenfels in 1869 and Wallerawang in March 1870. Vital to completing this section of line were the viaducts at Farm Creek, Marrangaroo (Middle Creek) and the bridge at Cox’s River.
Marrangaroo station (as described in Denis Chamberlain’s ‘Railway West Chronicles’) was opened on 15/4/1878 as a private siding on this section of track. It became a public platform on 21/4/1879. There was a deviation of original single line opened nearby 28/01/1923 with a new double track tunnel. This is still in use.
Also nearby there was a Commonwealth siding opened 12/03/1942. This was a 2 mile branch line and obviously with reference to the date, was strongly linked to defence use. It was near there that a storage facility for munitions and possibly chemicals operated from that year. The platform/station closed 28/05/1972 although one source has it closing later in 1974.
The viaduct at that location is built of Sydney sandstone and was designed by John Whitton. It was constructed by George McGarvie Donald. It opened March 1, 1870.
Donald was from Lithgow and was a master stone mason who also did much to create the city he lived in. His father was also a stonemason who was encouraged to emigrate to Australia by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. His skills were badly needed in the new colony. Donald Jnr worked on railway projects in the immediate area and then he moved to Hill End then back to Lithgow. He built many churches and schools. He was the first mayor of Lithgow in 1899.

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Independent or Dependent Status
Determining whether you are Independent or Dependent for financial aid purposes can sometimes be confusing. The FAFSA determines dependency status in order to calculate your eligibility for aid. You may consider yourself Independent. However, according to federal regulations, if you do not meet one of the following criteria, you must file as a Dependent student and report parental income and assets as well as your own. To be considered INDEPENDENT, a Butte College student must meet a minimum of one of the following criteria for the school year for which they are applying for financial aid:
Dependency Status Items
EXPLANATIONS FOR ANSWERING ITEMS ACCURATELY
Answer "Yes" if you were born before January 1, 1991. To be considered Independent, student must be 24 years of age as of December 31 of the year for which you are requesting aid (e.g.: Dec 31, 2014 for 14-15 academic year).
Answer this as of the day you submit the FAFSA. You are considered "married" if you are married as of the day you submit the FAFSA. Also, answer "Yes" if you are separated but not divorced
For Butte College, answer "No." Butte does not offer master's or doctorate programs.
Answer "Yes" IF:
• You are currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, or are a National Guard or Reserves enlistee who is on active duty for other than state or training purposes; OR
Answer "Yes" IF:
• You have children who will receive more than half of their support from you between July 1 and June 30 of the school year for which you are applying for financial aid; OR
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Answer "Yes" IF:
• At any time since you turned age 13, were both your parents deceased, were you in foster care or were you a dependent or ward of the court?; OR
Answer "Yes" IF
• At any time on or before July 1 of the school year for which you are applying, was it determined by an official agency that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless? Official agencies are defined by the FAFSA as follows:
Definition of Terms Used to Determine Homelessness
Youth - means someone who is 21 years of age or younger or is still enrolled in high school as of the day they signed the FAFSA.
Unaccompanied - means someone who is not living in the physical custody of their parent or guardian.
Homeless - means lacking fixed, regular and adequate housing, which includes living in shelters, motels, or cars, or temporarily living with other people because of nowhere else to go.
"If You Have a Child": Clarification about Dependents
The Department of Education regulations are very specific as to who qualifies for independent status.
Giving birth to or fathering a child does not by itself make a student eligible for independent status for financial aid needs analysis. The regulation states that the student must provide a minimum of 50% of support for the child. The FAFSA question asks "Do you have children who will receive more than half of their support from you during the award year July 1 through June 30?"
The federal processor may require verification for child support paid.
What Is a Dependency Status Override?
Sometimes the answers to the Dependency Status questions on the FAFSA determine that a student is Dependent and must provide parental information even though their living situation does not allow them to do so.
A Dependency Override is an action determined by the Financial Aid Office through a Dependency Status Appeal, on a case-by-case basis for students with documented unusual circumstances comprising an "adverse home situation." An adverse home situation may include physical abuse, alcohol or drug abuse in the household, neglect or a dysfunctional home environment. Documentation of such adversity must accompany the appeal. Documentation may include letters from social workers, high school counselors/teachers, adult family members, Child Protective Services, Juvenile Probation, etc.
The following situations are not considered "unusual" and cannot be used as a basis for a Dependency Override:
- The student living on their own or having adequate resources of their own to be considered self-supporting.
- Parents refusing to contribute to their student's education or refusing to provide information on the FAFSA.
- The student not being claimed by either parent for several tax years prior to the year of application.
Federal regulations do not permit the use of professional judgment by financial aid offices to make exceptions in these situations.
Dependency Status Appeal
A copy of the Dependency Status Appeal is available here. If you fit the criteria for a Dependency Status Appeal, follow the instructions on the form for submitting the FAFSA. Then complete all appeal instructions and provide all requested information:
- Download and complete the Dependency Status Appeal form
- Attach a signed, typed statement that clearly and fully describes the adverse situation that makes you independent
- Provide documentation for how you supported yourself or survived
- Attach two signed and dated, typed statements from credible sources who have knowledge of your adverse family situation.
- Make an appointment with the Financial Aid Office and bring with you all the above items.
Incomplete appeals will not be reviewed.


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Millville Public Library, Gant Room P
Millville 6:30 p.m.-8:30
SEE REVISED MEETING SCHEDULE AT END OF NEWSLETTER!
Naturalist, Biologist, Author of
Birding Cumberland – A Birder’s Guide to Cumberland County, NJ
Long-time Citizens United consultant Clay Sutton is pleased to present a slide show highlighting some of the changes that have occurred since the publication of his first county birding guide. He will also share some of the current seasonal highlights.
Clay Sutton is a naturalist and biologist. He is an author and co-author of numerous books, and magazine and journal articles. He and his wife, Pat Sutton, are co-authors of How to Spot an Owl, How to Spot Hawks & Eagles, and How to Spot Butterflies in the popular Houghton-Mifflin series. In addition he works as an environmental educator, birding tour leader, and environmental consultant. A lifelong resident of southern New Jersey, he is a founding member of the South Jersey Land Trust and an appointed member of the Endangered and Nongame Species Advisory Committee of the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife. Clay was the Cumberland County coordinator for the Breeding Bird Atlas Project. He and his wife Pat compile the Cumberland Christmas Bird Count, and live “just over the border” from Cumberland in Cape May County. Cumberland County is among his very favorite places to bird.
His engaging writing style, intimate knowledge of Cumberland’s environs and ornithology, and his enthusiasm for birding is evident in the text. Illustrations by Louise Zemaitis offer glimpses of the winged wonders that lead many travelers to tote their binoculars when visiting our local environs. Birding Cumberlandprovides detailed descriptions of most of the County’s best birding areas. Ten individual birding tours are presented.
Clay will be available to autograph the guides. If you need to purchase a copy or haven’t had a chance to have yours signed you can do so at the meeting.
Members Richard Jones, Fred and Julie Akers, and Jane Morton Galetto will be going to Washington in March to discuss continued funding for Wild and Scenic River Partnership program grants. These grants have helped us fund documentaries, create our website, develop signage, and implement aspects of the Comprehensive Management Plan for the local Wild and Scenic rivers.
The County Raptor Festival was a great success with over 800 folks in attendance. A special thank you to members Leslie Ficcaglia, Joanne Murphine, Pete Dunne, Ethan Aronoff, Steve Eisenhauer and all for their contributions to the event.
SWEET HEART SPECIAL
The new birding guide has received an enthusiastic reception. Press coverage of the unveiling was excellent and sales are off to a great start.
Tell your friends that we’re offering a special deal for the months of February and March. Sign up for a new family membership and receive a free copy of the new guide – a $12 value. Have them send their contribution to CU, PO Box 474, Millville, NJ 08332. Make sure they tell us that they want Birding Cumberland.
REVISED MEETING SCHEDULE
Citizens United’s location committee has made arrangements to try a new venue for our meetings. Until further notice they will be held at the Millville Public Library. We have a wonderful working relationship with Wheaton Village and continue to partner on activities. We look forward to a similar relationship with the Millville Library. The March meeting is on Wednesday the 12th but henceforth we will convene on the second Thursday of each odd numbered month.
May 8, 2003 – 6:30 p.m.
July 10, 2003 – 6:30 p.m.
September 11, 2003 – 6:30 p.m.
November 13, 2003 – 6:30 p.m.
CU on the River!

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"Here's what I've learned: that you can't make fun of everybody, because some people don't deserve it," Don Imus said on the radio this morning. "Because the climate on this program has been what it's been for 30 years doesn't mean it's going to be what it's been for the next five years or whatever because that has to change, and I understand that."
Imus was referring to the latest outrage over racially insensitive remarks; last week he referred to the Rutgers University women's basketball team as "nappy-headed hos."
YOU CAN WATCH THE REMARKS HERE.
"I'm not a bad person. I'm a good person, but I said a bad thing," Imus said today. "But these young women deserve to know it was not said with malice."
Imus has called the comments "completely inappropriate…thoughtless and stupid" and POSTED HIS APOLOGY.
As David Carr wrote in TODAY'S NEW YORK TIMES.
"This isn't the first time that Mr. Imus has trolled these waters: he once called Gwen Ifill, then working at the Times, 'a cleaning lady' and described one of the paper's sports columnists, William C. Rhoden, as a 'quota hire.' Both of those journalists are black, but Mr. Imus's defenders like to point out that he is an equal-opportunity misanthrope whose show displays 360-degree offensiveness toward all sorts of ethnicities, sexual orientations and religious affiliations."
Carr also points out that regardless of these comments, many media elite continue to visit his show.Rev. Jesse Jackson and the RainbowPUSH Coalition in Chicago today are protesting Imus's continued employment by MSNBC outside the offices of NBC.
Do you remember when Imus told Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., to "stop talking" last year after his "botched joke"?
Imus will appear today on the radio show of Rev. Al Sharpton, who has also called for Imus to be fired.What do you think? Is an apology enough? Or enough is enough?

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1 When peace like a river attendeth my way,
when sorrows like sea billows roll;
whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
"It is well, it is well with my soul."
Refrain (may be sung after final stanza only):
It is well with my soul;
it is well, it is well with my soul.
2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
let this blest assurance control:
that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
and has shed his own blood for my soul. Refrain
3 My sin oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
my sin, not in part, but the whole,
is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more;
praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! Refrain
4 O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
the clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend;
even so, it is well with my soul. Refrain
Psalter Hymnal, (Gray)
|First Line:||When peace, like a river, attendeth my way|
|Title:||When Peace, Like a River|
|Author:||Horatio Gates Spafford (1873)|
|Meter:||188.8.131.52 with refrain|
|Refrain First Line:||It is well with my soul|
|Notes:||Spanish translation: See "De paz inundada mi senda ya esté" by Pedro Grado|
st. 1 = Phil. 4:7
st. 3 = Col. 2:14
st. 4 = Isa. 34:4, 1 Cor. 15:52
Late in 1873 Horatio G. Spafford (b. North Troy, NY, 1828; d. Jerusalem, 1888) and his family were scheduled to travel from the United States to Europe. Delayed by pressing business, Spafford sent his wife and daughters ahead on the French liner Ville du Havre. The ship collided with the English ship Lochearn on November 22 and sank in just twelve minutes. Spafford's wife was saved, but his daughters perished. After arriving in Wales, Mrs. Spafford cabled her husband, "Saved alone." Spafford then left by boat to meet her. Near the tragic scene on the high seas he wrote this text. Upon hearing the news, evangelist Dwight L. Moody, a friend of the Spaffords, traveled to England to comfort them. He reported that Spafford said about the tragic event, "It is well; the will of God be done." Philip P. Bliss, another family friend, wrote the tune for Spafford's text. Both text and tune were published in Gospel Hymns No. 2 (1876), a hymnal compiled by Ira D. Sankey (PHH 73) and Bliss.
The text conveys a sense of trust and ultimate peace with God's plan for our lives. Even in the face of "sorrows" and Satan's temptations, the Christian believes "it is well with my soul" (st. 1-2). That experience of trust and peace derives from knowing with certainty that Christ has paid the penalty for "my sin, not in part, but the whole" (st. 3).The final stanza affirms that it will also be "well with my soul" on the great day of Christ's return. This hymn has brought comfort to many Christians.
In 1856, several years before writing this text, Spafford had moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he established a law practice and became a professor of medical jurisprudence at Lind University (now the Chicago Medical College). Active in the YMCA and as a Sunday school teacher, he served as director and trustee for the Presbyterian Theological Seminary of the Northwest in Chicago. Spafford became acquainted with Dr. Piazza Smith, a Scottish astronomer, and through him became interested in biblical archeology. Heavy losses in the Chicago fire of 1871, the death of his four daughters in 1873, and the death of his son in 1880 caused Spafford to be accused of some secret sin by uncharitable church members. In 1881 he, his wife, and some friends moved to Jerusalem and founded an American colony there; the family's story was told by another daughter, Bertha Spafford Vester, in Our Jerusalem.
As a testimonial hymn, often after tragic events, when we want to confess our faith in God's providence even when we don't understand the "whys" of life.
--Psalter Hymnal Handbook
In November, 1873, Horatio Spafford sent his wife and four daughters on the French ship Ville du Havre from their home in Chicago to a vacation in France, planning to set out a few days later himself. Somewhere in the Atlantic, the Ville du Havre collided with a British ship coming the other way, and sank in just 12 minutes. Of his family, only Spafford’s wife survived. Spafford took the next boat over, and as he passed the spot where the ship went down, began to write, “When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll,” and continued until he had the text, “It is well with my soul.” His good friend, Philip Bliss, composed the tune for his words, naming it after the ship, VILLE DU HAVRE. In this hymn, Spafford has given all of us words of comfort and assurance in times of physical and spiritual crisis, paraphrasing those familiar words of Julian of Norwich: “And all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.”
Almost every hymnal keeps the original four verses and refrain unaltered. While the first stanza seems fairly autobiographical of the tragedy at sea (“when sorrows like sea billows roll”), as a whole, the text speaks to our assurance of hope in the midst of all trials. It acknowledges that both our earthly trials and spiritual sorrows are not far and removed from each other, but that through the suffering of Christ and the power of the cross, all of our own sufferings, spiritual, emotional, and physical, will one day be removed.
Perhaps what is most startling about this text is the first line: “When peace like a river attendeth my way.” What does that mean, “peace like a river?” Lisa McKay addresses the question beautifully when she says, “I used to think of peace primarily as a stillness – a pause, a silence, a clarity – but that sort of peace is not the peace of rivers. There is a majestic, hushed sort of calm to rivers, but they are not silent and they are certainly not still – even the most placid of rivers is going somewhere…I’ve stopped expecting peace to look like the pristine silence that follows a midnight snowfall. I’m coming to appreciate a different sort of peace instead – a peace that pushes forward, rich with mud, swelling and splashing and alive with the music of water meeting rock.” (McKay, “Peace Like a River,” rachelheldevans.com)
The tune VILLE DU HAVRE is the only one used with this text, which is fitting given the personal nature of the connection between text and tune. It’s possible for this to become an unfriendly tune for a congregation pitch-wise, so be careful about what key you use. It’s most reasonable in the key of C – Bb might be just a bit too low, and Db just a bit too high.
This is a hymn to be sung amidst the “Whys” of life. It is a testimony of our faith, even during tragedies and loss. It’s also a hymn of comfort, soothing the soul and reminding us of our peace in Christ. You could pair it with the hymn, “Jesus, I Come,” “Desert Song,” “Blessed Be Your Name,” or other responses of faith and declarations of trust.
Laura de Jong, Hymnary.org


In the late 1950s, Vertol Aircraft began developing two tandem-rotor helicopters, the Model 107/YHC-1A and Model 114/YHC-1B. The smaller -1A became the US Marine Corps' CH-46 Sea Knight assault transport the larger -1B was selected by the US Army and became the CH-47 Chinook heavylift helicopter.
Boeing acquired Vertol in 1960, and builds the Chinook at its plant near Philadelphia. The CH-47F is the fourth major model to be produced since the prototype YHC-1B flew in September 1961. Each introduced more powerful engines, improved systems and increased performance.
Deliveries of the original CH-47A began in 1962, and it made its combat debut in Vietnam in 1965. The CH-47B followed in 1967 and the CH-47C in 1968. In the 1970s, the US Army began to remanufacture almost 500 A, B and C models to CH-47D standard. Deliveries began in 1982.
With its composite rotor blades, upgraded systems and uprated engines, the CH-47D and its derivatives make up the bulk of today's Chinook fleet. Almost 400 US Army D models are to be remanufactured to the CH-47F standard, and Boeing expects production of new and "renew" Chinooks to keep the line rolling into its seventh decade.
Source: Flight International


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This shot is an example of establishing the Dystopian society that the film In Time isset in. The colours in this long shot are drained completely of vibrancy which creates asense of desolation and hopelessness within the film. The colours that are shown arepale and dirty and the lack of plantation on the dusty mud infers the lifelessness ofthis society, nothing productive comes from the society that they live in. Thereferences to time “ONLY 1 HOUR”, “99 SECONDS ONLY Stores” are in sync with thetitle and the futuristic theme of the film.
Genre:Thrillers are designed to excite the audience keeping them on the edge of their seats, in the openingsequence of a thriller, the director (Andrew Niccol) needs to establish that the film is thriller by usingsignifiers; The implication of their being something that will lead to the Thriller aspect of the movie later onwithin the film. This mid-shot of the man wearing a suit is packed with different details that point toward sinister goings on. First off the clothing of this man, despite it being a colourless suit it indicates toward luxury and wealth and differentiates to the working-class jumpsuits that the other characters in The separation between this man and the other this scene are wearing, the people in the industrial work-place indicates to contrast between this man his authority and his expression reinforces this, and the ghetto is further the eye contact made between himself and Will highlighted by the brick wall Salas (Justin Timberlake) foreshadows the rest of behind him the film, where in which Will does a lot of “staring-down” with authority. The thriller genre is established here and empowered by the zeroed out person in this low-angle mid-shot.
Exposition: The camera establishes the setting by using apanning close up that revolves around the protagonist. Thecamera uses this as an opportunity to establish the setting andtherefore the themes and genre of this film. This thereforegives a place, setting the atmosphere for the film andtherefore helping toward the narrative of the film.
Exposition: The voice-overat the verybeginning of In Time conveys knowledgethat the audience would not know withoutthe assistance of this non-diegetic voice isinformation. The over-voice works as aguide and provides the audience withbackground information that will aid theaudience as the film progresses. Forexample we as an audience would notunderstand this: Evidently neither of them looks old enough to be 50 years old but because of the information provided by our narrator at the beginning of the film audiences understanding is established and the science-fiction part of the genre is established by the explanation of this. The voice-over of the protagonist indicates to his importance later on in the film and it is also part of the exposition as it introduces the narrative.
Exposition: The non-diegetic sound of the slow high key piano music and theheart-beat like sound playing in unison at the very beginning of In Time, infersthat the green glow (which is a zoomed in version of the 13 numbered clockwhich as the film moves on we learn is their life force) is equivalent to theirheartbeat, this builds a connection with modern day sounds that are associatedwith life and death. The music is slow, high key and sad inferring that this newform of a ‘’life-line’’ is like the music; sad. The non-diegetic music and heart-beatsounds do the same job as the narrative in terms of helping establish theexposition. The music and sounds of the heart, point toward thinking of life butthe sad music contrasts to it because it sounds sad, as if something upsetting isabout to be said, and soon enough the voice over is heard. All these sounds; thenon-diegetic sounds of the heartbeat, the music and the over voice all worktowards establishing the narrative so that the audience understand the story.
Exposition: The protagonist, Will Salas, played by Justin Timberlake is first introduced through the use of theover-voice; his knowledge adds authority to his character which is further reinforced by his status as aHollywood star. The first visual representation of him is shown through, a mid-shot of him looking at his“clock”There’s darkness around him and the only light is coming from his “clock” which essentially is his life thismay indicate to him constantly looking at his clock, nothing around him matters at that moment, thisgesture is repeated throughout the film by many other characters in the ghetto and the simple gestureestablishes class within the film. The rich don’t need to look at their clocks which to them functions morelike a purse but the poor however are constantly looking at it. Will is a representation of all those otherworking-class people who don’t have “more time on their hands than hours in the day”. This functionstowards helping exposition as this perception of Will isn’t just of Will Salas it is of everyone, all those livingin the ghetto make exactly the same movements that he does and using Will Salas to represent the biggerpicture at the beginning of the movie infers that he is an important character and perhaps will lead all of thepeople that he represents. First impressions of the protagonist are important as they help towardestablishing narrative, the automatic response of the audience when they see this man is to believe him tobe the hero. Through character narrative devices the audience unconsciously deduce the fact that this manwho has barely been introduced is the protagonist.
CinematographyCinematography is important in this movie and especially in thrillersbecause it allows the audience to see only a certain amount ofinformation, what is shown within a frame allows the audience tointerpret what they have seen. Cinematography can point toward acharacter’s state of mind, indicate to the genre of a film and each shothas a different meaning hence why there are so many of them.
What Does this Tell you about the Character of Will Salas?
Cinematography: This mid-shot of Will Salas tells us a lot about the protagonist’s state of mind. The city isreflected through the glass, indicative of place and also of his origins, the rust on the grills that trap himbehind the glass (in the confines of the ghetto in which he lives) is rusty and dirty, which infers to thepoverty of the place in which he lives and also shows that Will Salas may feel trapped by the place in whichhe lives as he is looking out toward the outside of the window and not straight at the camera. There is alsothe positioning of Will Salas is arm, that arm is the arm with the clock and although it is not directly visible itis important to acknowledge that that is the arm that holds his life, the currency that is trapping him withinthat unkempt and dirty atmosphere.
Cinematography: As explained before different shots can mean different things and draws the audience tomake certain conclusions by what they have seen. Cinematography is an important aspect in helping theaudience to decipher something from what they have seen. All these shots, which have been spoken ofearlier in the presentation all convey different meaning by using cinematography Close up Mid-Shot Long Shot
EditingEditing alters how the audience sees things within In Time andhighlights certain things prioritising them and indicating theirimportance within the film. Editing is important to a thriller as it addsthe “edge of your seat” aspect to the film as it only shows certainthings.
Editing: Continuity Editing, provides the essence of time and atmosphere within a film and is usedconsistently within In Time. Essentially continuity editing runs in chronological order, providing a sense oftime as the movie is moving forward, this of course goes with the theme of In Time which is of movingforward and persevering against the odds. Continuity Editing provides this aspect of time moving forward.Editing: Shot transactions are also another form of editing that is used continuously throughout thefuturistic thriller In Time to add speed and also to show immediate changes of atmosphere or emotions. Theshot transaction were used within In Time to change scenes, the film completely neglected the traditionalfading from one scene to the next and opted instead for shot transactions. This is indicative of the trait thatall the working class within this movie have, which is that they do everything to quickly because they “don’thave time” to waste. It also adds the fast past that is sometimes associated with Thrillers.Editing: The titles at the beginning of the movie already hint to the time theme of the movie and are verynicely done, but they are not incorporated within the actual film footage opting instead for a black screenwith the name of the production company and the title of the film. The actors’ names were not shown untilthe casting list at the end of the movie. The title of In Time has a countdown clock on the letter “I” goingdown from 6 -1 so that the 1 then becomes “I”, this time themed title reminds the audience of what the filmis about and is nicely done in keeping within the themes of the title itself
Mise-en-SceneMise-en-Scene is a very important part of In Time as they aidin establishing the atmosphere and tone of the film and alsoadds realism to the film, making it seem more futuristic forexample. There are 4 very important aspects of Mise-en-Scene that help to show the tone and atmosphere of In Time.
Colour (Mise-en- Scene): Colour really helps to establish the mood within In Time and is used veryeffectively in two different scenes within the opening sequence. Colour is very important in terms of a film as it shows the mood or state of minds ofcharacters and helps the audience to understand more about particular characterswithin the story/ the scene. The colour of the kitchen in this scene for example arebright, the oranges of the light shade , the green of the wall and the blues of thecharacters clothing and the fridge all point towards vibrancy a good life, but noticehow dirty the walls seem to be. I think that the use of colour here was meant to showthat these two characters are satisfied with the life that they have and althoughsometimes it can be tainted they are okay because they have a connection with eachother. The fact that they are wearing the same colour shows this, that they have aconnection and that they are play satisfied with life because at least they have eachother.
Colour (Mise-en- Scene): This scene outdoors really helps in conveying the dystopian theme of the movie asall the colours are washed out and barely existent. Everything seems to have a gritty coating over it whichcontrasts to the colourful pastel colours of the Kitchen in Will Salas is house. The watery colours in thisscene and the grittiness of it reinforce the dystopian world outside and also constitutes as a way todifferentiate how Will Salas feels within his home with his mother; safe, satisfied, happy. And how he feelsoutside of his home; invisible, sad, unable to change anything. The difference implies the protagonist’sfeelings toward the 2 different atmospheres.
Props (Mise-en-Scene): Props are extremely important within this film as the futuristic-ness of In Time isestablished. Apart from the “time capsules” there are also other devices that help to establish the fact thatthe time and place within the movie In Time is different from the one that we live in. This device is used to pay for things in stalls and shops , reducing the time on people’s clocks according to how many minutes things cost. It adds to the futuristic genre of the film and therefore helps with the film. The truck does not look like modern day cars, its abnormality highlights it as being something from the future. Props like this are important in establishing the realism of a futuristic type film like In Time.

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CANNONSBURG — -The Independent’s 14th annual honor is named in memory of Tony Curnutte, a former sports writer with the newspaper who died in January 2002 at the age of 39.
2013-14: Taylor Wheeler
2012-13: Logan Salow
2011-12: J.J. Jude
2010-11: Chandler Shepherd
2009-10: Stephen Metcalf
2008-09: Tyler Boyles
2007-08: Randy Keeton
2006-07: Jeremy Sheffey
2005-06: Julie Ditty
2004-05: Ivan McGlone
2003-04: Brandon Webb
2002-03: Megen Gearhart
2001-02: Arliss Beach
2000-01: John "Hop" Brown
Taylor Wheeler will readily admit that she had no delusions of grandeur upon first picking up a basketball or a softball. Little did she know she’d become the definition of grandeur by graduation time at Boyd County High School.
“I had no intentions of doing anything spectacular,” Wheeler said.
Apparently, intentions, like records, are bound to be broken.
How’s this for spectacular?
In basketball, she collected a 16th Region Tournament Most Valuable Player award (as a freshman), was honorable mention All-State three times,was selected to participate in five esteemed All-Star games, was the KABC 16th Region Player of the Year in 2014 and was a three-time selection to The Independent’s All-Area Team.
In softball: first team All-State as a senior; All-Area Player of the Year in 2014; All-Area Co-Player of the Year in 2012; four-time All-Area honoree; and KSCA Player of the Year as a senior.
All because she “did my job,” as she likes to put it.
But wait, there’s more. Much, much more for the 2013-14 Tony Curnutte Sportsman of the Year who possesses exceptional character, displays ceaseless sportsmanship and produces rarely rivaled athletic accomplishments.
Wheeler earned the Lady Lions’ all-time scoring title on Feb. 21 against Rowan County. The previous record stood for 38 years. She finished with 1,795 points and 810 rebounds in an illustrious career that began inauspiciously, if you ask her.
“People probably thought I didn’t have an athletic bone in my body,” Wheeler said. “It was that bad.”
She said “it’s kind of strange thinking about it now” how cheerleading and tumbling morphed into basketball and softball.
Former Lady Lions teammate Bri Crooks’s father, Wheeler said, “basically forced me to play” softball at the Boyd County Optimist Fields in the mid-2000s.
Just about two years later, the then fifth-grader suited up for Ponderosa Elementary basketball coach C.L. Thompson.
Savannah, Taylor’s talented kid sister, is entering her eighth-grade year. She played alongside Taylor on the varsity squad last season.
“Savannah would’ve eaten me for lunch if we were the same age,” Taylor thought back to her early playing days. “I wasn’t good at all in sixth grade, in either sport.”
As a freshman, Wheeler played a pivotal role in helping lead the 2010-11 basketball Lady Lions to the Sweet Sixteen.
Listed at 5-foot-8 as a senior, she played and guarded every position at various points throughout her career. She bulldozed her way to the basket on offense and poured passion on top of physical play on defense.
“She’s never going to be the finesse kid on the floor, but if you need something done, she gets the job done,” said Boyd County varsity basketball coach Pete Fraley. “She may — and she’ll tell you this — dribble off every body part she’s got but she’ll get there.
“She just went out and did her job, first and foremost,” he added.
Wheeler views softball as more of a job, partly because it actually was an occupation for her father, Dave, for a short time. The Lawrence County High School product played for a Cincinnati Reds-affiliated Pioneer League team in Billings, Mont., in 1990. Dave is an assistant coach for both the Lady Lions and the West Virginia Dusters, Taylor’s summer travel team.
“We’re all the time practicing and he’s telling me what I need to do better,” Wheeler said of her father. “I’m used to hard criticism ... and I kind of treat (Savannah) how my dad treats me.
“Mom’s (Tracy’s) always the one trying to keep peace at home,” Wheeler cracked a smile.
Wheeler has dedicated more practice time to softball because basketball came more naturally to her, she said. Softball, though, is her future in sports.
The slick-fielding shortstop touts quick, dependable hands and a whip of an arm.
The right-handed hitter had a .467 batting average, 198 runs, 173 RBIs and 133 steals at Boyd County. As a senior, she drilled eight long balls and pilfered a state-best 52 bases.
“I’ve never seen myself as a power hitter,” Wheeler said. “That’s not something I was used to. I was more of a get-in-the-gaps, run-around-the-bases kind of player.”
Wheeler signed to play softball at Walters State Community College (Morristown, Tenn.) in March. She’ll start school on Aug. 25, with plans to primarily study education. She hopes to eventually play Division I softball, a realistic possibility according to Boyd County coach Geoff Stewart.
“As I go back and look at all the athletes who I’ve had the privilege to coach, and all the athletes I’ve seen in the 16th Region, she ranks with those at the top of the list,” Stewart said. “I can’t think of any flaws she has (in softball). Her understanding of the game and her great will to win stand out the most.”
Wheeler missed virtually her entire freshman season on the diamond due to the first of three separate bouts with mononucleosis. She played through the other two, each of which occurred during basketball seasons.
“When she was diagnosed with mono (as a sophomore), we thought she was going to be out for several weeks,” Fraley said. “But that wasn’t an option to her. A lot of people didn’t realize she even had it.”
Wheeler also sustained six concussions, she said, with all of them coming on the hardwood.
“If she’s sick, she’ll play through it as much as she can,” Stewart said. “She’ll play and play and play.”
Whether under the weather or perfectly healthy, Wheeler refused to make excuses any time she experienced a subpar performance.
Front and center in bringing her through those inevitable rough nights were grandfathers Jimmy Taylor and Mont Wheeler, she said.
“My papaw Jimmy, I don’t think he’s ever missed a ball tournament,” Taylor Wheeler said. “If anything is ever upsetting me, he’s always the one picking me up. He’s just so sweet.”
By all accounts, Wheeler has a sweet side herself.
“She’s an outstanding, very caring individual,” Stewart said. “She has a lot of friends and a lot of girls follow the lead of what she does.”
Wheeler penned a personal note around the edges of a picture of Fraley hugging her on Senior Night. It hangs in Fraley’s office.
The message reads, “‘In my seven years of playing high school sports, you have influenced me the most. Not only have you encouraged me to excel in my education but in everything I do. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me.’ -Your second daughter, Tay.”
Wheeler is well aware that Pete Fraley’s daughter, Logan, will soon surpass her as the program’s top scorer. The senior to-be, who happens to be one of Wheeler’s best friends, is only about 100 points away. Savannah might have a chance, too.
“It won’t last too long, but I’d rather have them break it because I’m close to them,” Wheeler said.
Wheeler will be missed, even though Savannah and other former teammates like to joke that they won’t skip a beat without her.
Her contributions didn’t just consist of fantastic numbers.
Stewart said Wheeler is both funny and serious, and she can flip the switch at any moment she sees fit.
“Some of the one-liners in the dugout, oh my,” Stewart said with a laugh. “We could be in the middle of a ball game, and she could be out at shortstop and say something totally off the wall to loosen up the team.”
Her seriousness shined through — most of the time, she acknowledged — in her studies.
“I wasn’t allowed to get bad grades,” said Wheeler, a 3.5-GPA student who graduated with honors. “I think I had one C, and that was in chemistry.”
A different kind of chemistry, though, remained intact for teams that involved Wheeler.
“She’s a leader,” Stewart said. “To get such an esteemed award as this does not shock or surprise me one bit.”
Wheeler joins Megen Gearhart and Julie Ditty as the only females on the list of Sportsman selections.
Wheeler didn’t plan on achieving greatness, but sometimes greatness finds those who don’t search for it.
AARON SNYDER can be reached at email@example.com or (606) 326-2664. Follow
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Like other memory conditions, Alzheimer’s gradually lessens a person’s ability to communicate. That’s why understanding the connection between Alzheimer’s and communication is an important factor in maintaining a strong connection with your loved one. With patience, understanding, and the strategies below, you can keep your connection strong as the disease progresses.
Alzheimer’s and Communication
The healthy human brain contains billions of neurons, which are cells that transmit important information from the brain to other parts of the body. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), Alzheimer’s disease disrupts the communication between neurons, which impairs brain function and ultimately causes brain cell death. It destroys cells in parts of the brain that help with memory function – for example, the entorhinal cortex and hippocampus. The NIA notes that, as the disease progresses, it affects the cerebral cortex. The cerebral cortex contains areas responsible for communication skills including language and reasoning. When it’s affected, communicating with your loved one can become difficult.
Communicating During the Early Stage of Alzheimer’s
During the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease, the cerebral cortex usually hasn’t been affected. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, your loved one is still able to engage socially and conversationally.
Although your loved one can still communicate effectively at this point, they may struggle with confusion or word choice so it’s important to keep your loved one engaged. Don’t exclude them from conversations, and speak directly to them rather than asking a caregiver to speak for them. Patience is also key during this stage of the disease. Give your loved one time to respond to questions, and make sure to listen closely as their communication style may change. This is also a good time to identify which method of communication works best for your loved one. For example, ask them whether they prefer face-to-face interactions, emails, or phone calls.
Communicating During the Middle Stage of Alzheimer’s
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the middle or moderate stage of Alzheimer’s is usually the longest stage, often lasting for years. At this point in the disease, your loved one will likely have a harder time communicating. They might find questions or complex conversations confusing and frustrating. At this point, it’s good to ask one question at a time. You can also take measures to make sure you’re easy to understand, like speaking slowly and clearly and maintaining eye contact with your loved one.
Throughout the stages of Alzheimer’s, remember that patience is key. Make sure to encourage your loved one, offer reassurance, and avoid correcting or criticizing them. During this stage, physical tools can be helpful to encourage communication. For example, try writing notes or drawing pictures to help your loved one understand things that might be confusing when spoken aloud.
Communicating During the Late Stage of Alzheimer’s
The late stage of Alzheimer’s disease often severely inhibits your loved one’s ability to communicate. As their disease advances, they might have trouble speaking, instead relying on facial expressions or sounds. These communication mechanisms should be encouraged – you can also ask your loved one to point or gesture if you’re having trouble understanding them. During the late stage of Alzheimer’s, it can be helpful to get creative. Try to use other senses, like touch, sound, and smell, to communicate with the person. Most importantly, know that your presence is important to your loved one. Treat them with love, dignity, and respect, even if verbal communication isn’t possible.
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Sent to Oxfordshire County Council 5 minutes later
These potholes have been here for many many months now. And have now got worse. Its now dangerous as is causing other drivers to drive on wrong side of road causing near misses.
Council ref: ENQ20855816
Thank you for your enquiry. This issue has been passed onto the relevant team for investigation.
State changed to: Investigating
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The condition of St Andrews road (especially between green lane and Berkshire Road) is a disgrace. Cars are swerving everywhere to avoid and it's a matter of time before an accident occurs
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A court on Monday extended the judicial remand of Patna blasts accused Tabish Nyaz and Imtiyaz Alam alias Ansari for 14 days.
A local court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of Patna serial blast accused Tabish Nyaz alias Arshad till November 12 and ordered jail custody for another accused Imtiaz Ansari alias Alam till the same date.
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by Marco Patrizi
Checks: the best classic! It takes magic for a design to keep inspiring us over 3000 years, starting from Gaelic clans in ancient Scotland, to reach during 60s the legs that put a President into trouble.
Marilyn Monroe in a check print pants.
Let’s stop for a moment and ask ourselves: how did this design with such a long past manage to make its way through centuries, growing in fame to be as strong and iconic as it is today? Fashion is also a charming mystery, and we love it for this.
Check prints evolved in thousands different patterns as centuries passed.
Checks are one of the most famous and trendy designs in the world, coming in every possible color, shade and match. This idea comes from “tartan” a word used in the ancient and rural Scotland to describe colors and patterns dedicated to clothes of different Scottish clans.
Tartan prints were used in Scotland to distinguish different clans.
This design’s origin is lost in time: Roman transcriptions talk to us about Celtic tribes wearing bright striped clothing, today often mistakenly called “plaid”. “Plaid” was actually used in the Highlands to describe a large piece of clothing made to wear during harsh Scottish winters and comes from the Gaelic word for “blanket”.
A traditional tartan plaid.
Checks became really popular later on in centuries thanks to fabrics produced by British and American textile manufacturers, inspired by a time-honored, enchanting pattern with a long story and still so many things to say.
Check print home decor.
People have always been fascinated by this concept and produced more than 7000 recorded unique tartans over the centuries. We can’t help but wonder what made checks the flag of different golden moments in Fashion History and Pop Culture, after being around for more than 3000 years already! Lines and colors crossing, giving birth to a bursting revolution, endless source of inspiration, both down to earth and majestic.
Various kinds of tartan prints.80's.
A check print is a humble Queen, a Hollywood star on a Sunday. Fascinating, mysterious and real at the same time. This pattern started having a massive influence on Fashion and Art of our days beginning in the 60s, inspiring the work of designers that found in Cinema a huge connection with the audience.
During the 70s, checks inspired the punk counterculture and had a strong push thanks to punk fashion, as a statement against rules: wearing it meant a protest against fashion itself. A culture born in the UK that later on intrigued main artists and communicators in the USA.
Untitled (Barbara Feldon), Andy Warhol.
Checks are today an absolute classic, a Fashion icon, described by the work of many designers during the liveliest and most exciting years of Fashion history: the ones we live in.
Vivienne Westwood – Tartan Creations.
This pattern allows us to create with no limits and provide you with a new feeling inspired by this super famous and nobile, fresh pattern. Let’s play together: colors are the answer.
Feraggio Checkmate Collection: Raspberry, Black & Pink.
Checks are an endless source of inspiration, this design walked such a long way because it gives the opportunity to make a statement with colors, to complete the designer’s work with a final choice and shape the meaning of a match.
Feraggio Checkmate Collection: Blue, Orange & Green.
Checkmate! Queen has moved. We love checks and we created our Checkmate Collection to celebrate this supreme design and to celebrate you, our Queens. Move in silence, only speak when it’s time to say Checkmate!
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THROUGHOUT his rise to the presidency, Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka has been one of his greatest assets.
For 18 months, the President-elect’s eldest child served to polish his image in the wake of every new scandal, bizarre comment and widely-reported tweet he made.
Intelligent, beautiful and successful, Ivanka was widely credited with bringing out her father’s softer side, and was so frequently in the spotlight on his behalf that she would later be described as taking the role of a “proxy wife” and “de facto First Lady” in his campaign.
While she refuted such characterisations as “deeply offensive” and “sexist”, there’s no doubt she played a more powerful and visible role in her father’s new-found political career than anyone in the Trump family — including his third wife Melania — and she’s long been tipped to be one of his closest advisers.
Now word has slipped that the incoming first daughter may be playing a more prominent role in Mr Trump’s administration than we thought, with rumours she’s eyeing an office suite in the East Wing traditionally reserved for the First Lady.
That “de facto First Lady” label may be a reality after all.
HOW WOULD IVANKA FARE AS ‘FIRST LADY’?
Other than supporting her husband’s political campaign, Melania Trump has never expressed a powerful interest in politics.
Other than two big campaign speeches — one of which became a global embarrassment after it appeared she had copied heavily from Michelle Obama’s 2008 Democratic National Convention speech — Melania has remained relatively quiet.
Shortly after the 2016 election, it was confirmed that she would remain in Trump Tower in New York to look after the pair’s 10-year-old son Barron.

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Joule Partners with Audi
Bedford, Massachusetts, USA – Joule today announced a strategic partnership with AUDI AG to accelerate the commercialization of its sustainable transportation fuels, Sunflow™-E and Sunflow™-D, for the global ethanol and diesel markets respectively. Derived directly from sunlight and waste carbon dioxide (CO2), these fuels align perfectly with Audi’s vision for carbon-neutral mobility, and can ultimately achieve the stable costs and scale required for global adoption without depleting vital arable land or crops.
Audi selected Joule as its exclusive partner in the development of biologically-derived diesel and ethanol – the result of extensive evaluations of Joule’s proprietary technology and commercial plans. The relationship will help spur production of Joule Sunflow-E and Sunflow-D, including fuel testing and validation, lifecycle analysis and support for Joule’s SunSprings™ demonstration facility located in Hobbs, New Mexico, which began operations this month. Joule will also benefit from Audi’s considerable expertise and global reach as well as from the strength of its brand. In turn, Audi will have a first mover advantage as Joule’s exclusive partner in the automotive sector.
For Audi, the agreement fits with its stated objective to become a carbon-neutral personal transportation provider for generations to come. In addition to this pioneering initiative with Joule, the Audi carbon-neutral mobility strategy is exploring a range of innovations offering the potential to reduce the impact of premium mobility, including developments in manufacturing and recycling vehicles at the end of their lifecycle.
“We are very pleased to announce this strategic partnership with Joule, which offers genuine potential for CO2-neutral mobility,” said Reiner Mangold, head of environmental product at AUDI AG. “Joule and the fuels it is developing can ultimately enable sustainable mobility, as its highly-efficient process consumes waste CO2 emissions, avoids depletion of natural resources and doesn’t require agricultural feedstock or arable land. It is the ideal sustainable fuel platform for Audi to support.”
“This relationship brings us one step closer to our goal of delivering Liquid Fuel from the Sun™ to vehicles everywhere. We are proud to partner with a world-class company like Audi, whose resources, reputation and commitment to quality will help boost our commercial plans,” said William J. Sims, President and CEO of Joule. “In just a few years, we have made significant strides towards offering sustainable fuel production at the costs, productivity and scale that have eluded biofuels, and with Audi as a key supporter of our demonstration facility, we expect to have global market impact in the near future and well beyond.”
Unlike the costly, multi-step production of biofuels from agricultural feedstocks, Joule’s Helioculture™ platform directly and continuously converts sunlight and waste CO2 into infrastructure-ready fuels, including ethanol and hydrocarbons that serve as the essential chemical building blocks for diesel. The company’s novel SolarConverter® system manages the process with productivities that are expected to be up to 100X greater than those of biomass-dependent methods, and can readily scale in modular increments to meet large-scale output demands.


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We all know that Americans (and the inhabitants of other developed nations) are getting heavier. I don’t need to scare you with a lot of statistics for you to realize that we now have a major problem with people carrying excess weight.
One thing you may not have considered is the link between being over-weight and cancer – and more importantly, what you can do for prevention.
Studies have proven that a 5-point increase in Body Mass Index (BMI) is associated linearly with the following 6 cancers:
- Gall bladder
- Cervical cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Body Mass Index is also associated non-linearly with 4 other cancers:
- Breast cancer after menopause
BMI is a person’s weight in kilograms (kg) divided by his or her height in meters squared. Overweight is a BMI of 27.3 or more for women and 27.8 or more for men. Obesity is a BMI of 30 or more for either sex (about 30 pounds overweight).
Cancer risk is influenced by multiple factors including genetics, lifestyle (ex. tobacco usage, nutrition, exercise, UV exposure, etc.) and your environment (ex. pollution, radiation, certain infectious agents & chemicals, etc.).
Today, we are going to look at foods that either protect against or increase the risk of the above mentioned cancers. Prevention isn’t about one “miracle food”. We want to add more foods that reduce risk and limit foods that increase risk while striving for a lifestyle that encourages a healthy weight.
Fruits and vegetables are associated with a reduction in the risk of mouth, throat, larynx, oesophagus, stomach and lung cancers. I try to eat about 370g of vegetables per day with 1-3 servings of fruit. I also focus on variety and foods high in fibre.
Red meats (conventionally raised) are associated with an increased risk of cancer. For example, the risk of colo-rectal cancer increases by 12% for each additional 100g of red meat over 500g per week. Aim for less than 500g of red meat per week (no more than 4 servings). Alternate red meat with poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, mushrooms, nuts / seeds and legumes for protein.
Cold cuts are also associated with an increase in the risk of cancer. Colo-rectal cancer increases by 17% with each additional 100g per day of cold cuts above 50g. What more can I say – Limit Cold Cuts!
Alcohol is associated with an increase in the following cancers: mouth, throat (pharynx), larynx, oesophagus, colo-rectal, liver and breast cancer. Risk goes up with the amount consumed and risk is already statistically significant with one serving per day.
Too much salt leads to a 41-68% increase in the risk of developing stomach cancer.
Losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight is now considered a vital therapeutic objective for the prevention of digestive cancers, especially if you are already at risk (in other words, it runs in your family).
Limit activities that don’t allow you to move (ex. screen time). Adults should aim for 30 minutes of moderate exercise (ex. walking) five times per week OR 20 minutes of intense exercise (ex. running) three times per week. Children should get an hour of exercise or physical play-time every day.
In summary, remember these three priorities when it comes to cancer prevention:
- Enjoy a balanced, healthy diet with lots of variety, vegetables, fruit & fibre
- Limit alcohol, red meat, cold cut & salt consumption
- Enjoy regular physical activity & strive for a healthy weight
~Thank you to Dr. Didier Souveton for presenting this information at the Canadian metabolic balance® conference on October 21, 2015.

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