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‘Nov. 29, 1938. ' ' w. c. WEBER ET AL ' ' 2,138,198 COFFEE ‘MAKER Filed Aug. 17, 1956 INVENTOR. Marne. C. Mara BY mm'ipm/mv A! l/llLlE‘CM ATTORNEYS. 2,138,198 Patented Nov.‘29, 1938 UNITED sTA-TesrATENT OFFICE and Edmund H. Walter G. Weber, Painted Post, Wellech, Corning, N. ‘1., assignors to Corning Glass Works, CorninnN. Y., a corporation of New York ' Application August 17, 1936, Serial No. 96.530 This invention relates to coffee makers and particularly to the type of coifee makers wherein water, which has been heated nearly to the boil ing point, is passed through a con?ned'mass of 5. ?nely ground coffee and a suitable ?lter. In all past‘cofiee makers of this type with which we~are familiar, the brewing and} ?ltering action occurs concurrently, the ?ltering action a starting substantially immediately after the water 10 has been poured over the ground coffee. The ?ltering action'is, accordingly, made slow so as to allow the water time to extract as much of the essence from the co?ee as is practicable. In order to obtain a brew of superior quality, 15 free from the harmful effects of most coffee, the coffee should be permitted to brew from'two to four minutes as desired in accordance with the taste of the user, after which the brew should be ?ltered as completely and as quickly as pos 20 sible. So far as we are aware, however, no co?ee Fig. 3 ‘showing the parts in ?ltering po ' Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the combined valve and ?lter plate, _ - ‘ _ . Referring to the drawing, it will be seen that , 5 our coffee maker comprises a suitable vessel such as In for receivingv the brew, a combined valve and ?lter plate supported by the vessel It and havinga seat II on which a brewing chamberai 2' rests. ‘ ' ' 13 of its bottom raised so as‘to direct the flow of ?uid through a series of surrounding holes l4 therein, which are adapted-to at times register with indentations iii in the combined valve and 15 ?lter plate seat II as illustrated in Figs. 1, 3 and 5. Each of the indentations l5 has connected with it a shallow channel It directed into a largev annular sediment trough? I‘! the inner wall of ~which serves as a dam l8 over which accumulated 20 ?uid ?ows into the vessel It through a funnel-. the user to exercise his own discretion as to the like opening l9. ?ltering action. - An object of this invention is the brewing of 10 The brewing chamber l2 has the central portion brewing apparatus heretofore devised has allowed brewing time prior to the commencement of the 25 I N sition; and - The brew chamber 12 is aligned concentrically with seat I l by an upstanding'?ange 20 extending from the outer periphery of the ?lte plate seat- 25 II; and that bottom surface of bre chamber l2 which rests on seat It is ground against the seat Another object is a coffee maker which permits to produce a fluid tight ?t between it and the sur the user to exercise his own discretion as'to the faces surrounding holes Hi to prevent the passage of ?uid from the brew chamber l2 when the 30 30 brewing time. ' ' Among its features this invention embodies a‘ chamber is so positioned that the holes therein coffee maker in which the brewing and ?ltering are out of register with indentations vl5, as illus trated in Figs. 2 and 4. -Such'a condition pre action can be made to occur consecutively. ' Another feature is a coffee maker of simple vails when an arrow 24 (Fig. 1) on the ‘side of construction, and ‘in which all of the parts which chamber I2 is immediately above an arrow desig-- 35‘ contact with-the ground coffee .and the brew are nated “B” on the outer vertical surface of ?ange formed of glass so as to avoid contamination of 20 and is termed the brewing position. a beverage in a manner to obtain a brew. of superior quality and ?avor. the brew and to preserve its quality and ?avor. A further feature is a coffee maker composed‘ 40 of an upper or brewing chamber, a combined valve and ?lter plate supporting the upper cham ber, and a brew receiving vessel on which the By rotating the chamber l2 slightly clockwise until the arrow 24 is immediately above an arrow designated “F” on the ?ange 20, the holes I4 are 40 brought into register with the indentations I5 and this is termed the ?ltering position. A nib 2| (Fig. 1), protruding from the inner wall of vessel i0,- registers with a suitable notch Fig. 1 is a side elevation, partly in section, of a ~22 (Fig. 6) in the lower edge'of the combined 45 combined valve and ?lter plate rests. In the drawing: ‘ - coifee maker embodying my invent Y ; g . Fig. 2 is a plan view of Fig. 1 W1 ‘ the brewing chamber arranged in the brewing?~ osition and paittly broken away to better show tie respective 50 Pa 5; Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2, but with'the parts in the ?ltering position; _ - > ’ Fig. 4 is an‘ enlarged vfragmentary view taken on the lines 4-4 of Fig. 22" 55 ' _ Fig. 5 isa view similar toFig. 4, taken on line valve and ?lter plate and so prevents rotation of ' the plate .when the brewing chamber is being ro tated from its brewing to its ?ltering position. The vessel; It has been illustrated as being of the ‘ same type as that shown in the co-pending ‘said 5-0 application'Ser.» No. 89,183, ?led 'July 6, 1936,; but it should be understood that any vessel of proper 'sizema'y be. used if desired and the ?lter plate, manually held while the brew chamber is being rotated from the brewing to the ?ltering position. 55 2 2,188,198 In the operation of. the coffee maker, the brew 3. In a coffee brewing apparatus, a combined valve and ?lter .plate'consisting of a glass ele described, a suitable. quantity of ground coffee ment having indentations and a sediment trough placed therein, and water heated to a tempera— '. - therein and also having channels connectingsuch ture near its boiling point poured thereov'er. The indentations with the sediment trough one wall water is'allowed to stand in the upper container of which is also the wall of an outlet for accumu in contact with the ground coffee and brew for lations of ?uid in the trough and a brewing the desired period of time after which the brew chamber-supported by said plate having holes chamber is rotated to the second described or passing thru the bottom thereof arranged for 10 ?ltering position. It is to- be understood that placement in and out of register with such in 10' chamber is placed‘in the brewing position as ?rst ' during the brewing period the water and ground coffee may be stirred as frequently as desired at the discretion of the user, and further, that the ?ltering period maybe lengthened if desired by 15 rotating the brew chamber to an intermediate point between the brewing and ?ltering positions. At the ?rst passage of ?uid through the holes ll, grounds 25 (Fig. 5) which have rested in the holes will pass to the bottom of the indentations l5 now‘ below them. However, the grounds di rectly above the holes form' arches or domes, as indicated in Fig. 5, which prevent further pas sage ,of coffee grounds through holes l4, and the. layer of grounds above such domes acts as a dentations. I 4. In a coffee maker, a glass brewing cha'mber having an annular series of holes passing thru~ the bottom thereof, a glass support for said‘ chamber adapted for placement on a-vessel for 15 receiving a brew released from con?nement in said brewing chamber, said support having its chamber supporting surfaces ground against thosepbottom surfaces of said brewing chamber surrounding said holes and sealing them against 20' the passage of ?uid and having a series of hori 'zontally disposed channels with which the holes may be aligned by a slight rotary movement of the brewing chamber with respect to said sup ?lter for the liquid. ;To eliminate the small par; port. 25 ticles of grounds 26 that have left the holes l4‘ 5. A coffee brewer which consists of a brewing and passed through the shallow channels l6 at chamber having a perforated bottom, a support the beginning of the ?ow, the liquid is allowed to for said chamber adapted for placement over a ?rst accumulate in the annular sediment trough vessel for receiving the brew, said support hav 30 I 'l and settle, after which it flows over the wall ing horizontally disposed channels for directing 30 or dam l8 and through hole l9 into the vessel Hi. ?uid released from said chamber into such ves When ?ltering action has been completed, the sel, said brewing chamber and support having combined valve and ?lter plate and the brew cooperating surfaces which when arranged in one chamber are removed from the vessel. manner with respect to each other seal the per--_ It will be seen that a co?‘ee maker such as we 'forations against the passage of ?uid into such 35 have described is ideally suited to the brewing channels and when shifted to an alternative of coffee in what is believed to be the preferred position with respect to one another bring the manner, and is of simple construction requiring perforations into register with such channels. few steps in its manufactin'e. 6. In a coffee making apparatus, a brewing 40 Although we have shown and described but one I chamber for receiving a brewing mixture having embodiment of our invention, it is to be under— stood that we do not wish to be restricted tom thereof, a chamber supporting plate having ‘thereto except‘as de?ned by the appended claims. ’ a central aperture, an annular series of inden- ~ What we claim is: _ 1. In a coffee making apparatus, a brewing chamber for receiving a quantity of ground coifee and hot water, a receiving vessel for the brew, a combined valve and ?lter plate intermediate to said chamber and vessel initially preventing the 50 passage of ?uid through holes in the bottom of said chamber into said receiving vessel, said plate having a. plurality of- restricted ?uid pas sageways therein brought into alignment with such holes‘ by slight movement of said brewing 55 chamber with respect to said plate, and a trough - into which the ?ow of ?uidentering said pas sageways is directed and one wall of which forms an over?ow outlet into said receiving vessel. a. 2. In an apparatus for making drip coffee, a 60 brewing chamber, said element having holes thru the bottom thereof of a greater diameter than the cross-section of individual granules of _ ground co?ee used; and‘ a cooperating element, on which said: brew chamber rests, having sur 65 faces cooperating with bottom surfaces of said an annular series of perforations thru the bot tations and channels establishing communication between the indentations and the aperture, the 45 supporting surface of the plate cooperating with the bottom surface of said brewing chamber to close the opéh sides of the channels and pro duce restricted passageways, and the walls of the indentations cooperating with the walls of 50 the apertures to control the ?ow of ?uid thru the channels. ' - , 7. An apparatus employed in brewing "a bev erage by allowing a mixture of ?uid and dry in gredients to brew for a selectel period of time 55 and then ?ltering the brew from the dregs, con-_ . sisting of a brewing chamber for receiving the mixture having an annularly arranged series of ‘perforations thru the-bottom thereof; in com bination with a supporting plate having an an 60 nular row of indentations adapted to register with the perforations in the chamber, the sur faces of the plate-surrounding the indentations cooperating with the bottom surfaces of said brewing chamber to prevent the passage of ?uid .from said chamber, said plate having‘ an aper-‘ brewing chamber for preventing the passage of ?uid or ground coffee thru said holes, said ele ' ture therethru. and having indentations and ment also having indentations therein each for channels in its supporting surface in communi receiving such co?ee grounds as may pass thru cation with each other, said indentations being 70 one of such holes with which it may be brought - so spaced that the perforations may be brought 70 into register and each‘indentation having a com paratively shallow channel connecting it with a trough in constant communication. with a‘bot tom outlet in said element arranged over a vessel 75 for receiving the brew. into register therewl -h'to provide a path for the ?ow of ?uid through the channels. , »8'.-In an apparatus for making drip coffee, a brewing chamber having-a perforated bottom,’ a plate upon which said chamber rests in rotatable 75 aisaiea relation [with respect to said plate, said plate having surfaces. which are cooperative with the adjacent bottom surfaces of the brewing. cham ber surrounding the perforations to seal them ' against the ?ow of ?uid therefrom, said plate also having channels cooperative with bottom surfaces of said brewing chamber and terminat ing in indentations alternately disposed with re - ' 3 spect to its sealing surfaces to 'a?ord restricted outlet passages for ?uid by rotation of said brew ing chamber until such vperforations and in dentations are brought in register with each other. ' ' WALTER. C. WEBER.‘ EDMUND H. WELLECH.


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text: NEW CANAAN - Two years since the Jennifer Dulos disappearance, cameras have been installed in Waveny Park. Town engineer Joe Zagarenski said the security initiative cost $50,000. "We generally don't disclose details about security methods and location," First Selectman Kevin Moynihan said. Town officials started discussing security cameras in the park in 2019 after a petition was started days after Jennifer Dulos disappeared and her car was found near the 300-acre park. A large visible camera has now been installed across from the park's entrance on Lapham Road, near where the 50-year-old mother's SUV was found the night of her disappearance. The petition was started by Hilary Ormand on change.org while local, state and federal authorities were still searching the trails near Lapham Road for evidence in the disappearance. The petition garnered more than 2,200 signatures, she said. "I'm very pleased that the cameras at Waveny have been installed," Ormond said. "I think and hope they will make park users feel safer and help make our police officers' job easier when a crime occurs there." People in the park this week said they thought surveillance cameras were a good idea, both as a deterrent and to help solve crimes. "I think if anything would happen they can monitor who was coming in and going out, which I think could be helpful," Victoria Taylor said. "I know people want privacy, but I am definitely for it (camera installation)." "I was surprised they weren't here always," Chris Cluett said. Jennifer Dulos was last seen around 8 a.m. May 24 after dropping off her children at New Canaan Country School. For days, the search focused on Waveny Park near where her SUV was found. Her estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, died last January from an appearant suicide while facing murder, kidnapping and other charges in the death and disappearance. His former girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, and his longtime friend and attorney Kent Mawhinney are each free on bond after pleading not guilty to conspiracy to commit murder. Troconis has also pleaded not guilty to tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution charges.

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MARSEILLE: French President Francois Hollande announced today that dozens of Russian soccer hooligans, scheduled for deportation home after attacking England supporters ahead of Euro 2016 Group B games in France, will instead be sent to Syria to fight against the Islamic State. “President Putin and I have come up with a resolution to the problem [of Russian fan violence] which we think is win-win” Hollande said with a satisfied smile, “we’ve decided that instead of shipping the hooligans back home to destroy restaurants in Moscow and Omsk, they should be sent someplace where their, shall we say joie de vivre, can be put to better use.”
The “Hollande-Putin Plan”, or HPP, which has been unanimously signed-off-on by the UN Security Council, involves loading the hooligans onto a military cargo aircraft with several cases of vodka and a stockpile of bar-stools, pool queues, crowbars, beer glasses, and baseball bats with nails through them, telling them that ISIS supports team England, and then air-dropping them into the Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa.
Although hailed as visionary in diplomatic circles, the plan is drawing fierce criticism from human rights groups. “This is simply barbaric” said Amnesty International head Alex Neve, “unleashing the hooligans on ISIS is a clear instance of cruel or inhuman treatment, as contemplated by the UN Convention against Torture.” “The human rights violations committed by ISIS do not relieve coalition governments of their responsibilities under international humanitarian law” Neve continued, adding that “no one, not even ISIS, deserves to have drunken Russian soccer fans inflicted on them.”
ISIS, which promptly surrendered Raqqa after receiving word of the HPP, has for the first time ever expressed a willingness to negotiate with the West, and pursue a non-military settlement to the Syrian conflict. “We are God’s chosen fighters, and we do not fear death” the group announced in a public statement following Hollande’s speech, “but please – let’s be reasonable about this – don’t send those maniacs here, things are bad enough already.”


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In Little Raw Souls, award-winning author Steven Schwartz writes of loss and replenishment in eleven suspenseful and affecting stories. Set in the contemporary American West, the stories take on the identity of a place where tradition is still a work in progress and acts of self-discovery arise for characters at any age. In “Stranger,” a woman falls asleep in an airport, only to become the victim of a crime by a man who robs and kisses her at the same time. A divorced man in “Bless Everybody,” winner of the Cohen Award from Ploughshares, finds himself threatened by the young couple he tries to aid. And in “Absolute Zero,” a seventeen-year-old boy, needing his dying mother’s permission to join the Marines, experiences a startling encounter with the promiscuous teenage daughter of a Marine sergeant he looks up to. Steven Schwartz’s stories never stand still. With pathos and humor, they probe ahead, searching out the tender souls of his characters.
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The Ag. County Executive Committee Member (CECM) of the Ministry of Trade, Gender and Youth Affairs, Emathe Namaur, led a team of senior county officials in the handing over ceremony of the Kakuma Biashara/Huduma Centre project site to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in order for the contractor to commence renovation works.
Nakitong’o, 10th May 2021– A week-long exercise of livestock branding targeting Lokipoto and Nakitong’o areas of Turkana West Sub-County has been completed. Over 1600 livestock which included cattle and donkeys were branded by a joint team of officers drawn from the County Veterinary Services directorate, National Government and Lotus Kenya Action for Development organization (LOKADO).
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A comprehensive, alphabetical list of films released in the United States that have been condemned by the Catholic Church since…
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Share the journey. Share the laughter.
British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways.
To bastardise a Roger Murtaugh quote - I’m too young for this shit.
Perhaps this review will be a little on the harsh side, particularly when I am obviously not its target demographic, but I find it rather depressing that an impressive ensemble cast is wasted on such lightweight fluff. The story - a group of 60+ Brits travel to India to spend their twilight years in luxury yet find the hotel to be anything but - is the sort of tired rubbish you’d find propping up the TV scheduling on a lazy Sunday evening. So what we get is a range of one-note characters each fulfilling their respective roles in the story. What a shame then that you cast…
Oh look, Maggie Smith's a racist. I wonder if, by any chance, she might have changed her outlook by the end of the film.
There's just nothing to this film. It's a really bizarre comedy drama in that it's neither funny nor particularly dramatic. It just meanders its way through its over-long running time, have someone inevitably and tragically cark it, have someone else being presumed to have carked it, and that's it on the drama front.
Then have it be simultaneously patronising and admiring of India and Indian culture, throw in the usual jibes about Indian food giving you the shits, have the hotel owner be a gibbering moron who has…
Everything will be all right in the end... if it's not all right then it's not yet the end.
Some of the best british actors alive are assembled in a film about retirees moving to India, and feeling shocked by the culture differences.
A film packed with such a talented cast was expected to be, at least, watchable and funny. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is extremely boring, predictable and cliched.
John Madden has no idea of what he is doing throughout the movie because he doesn't care about the characters. It's just a mix of people, with no significant development and it's very hard to feel connected to them. Every moment of, let's call it, stronger emotions feels very…
The power of an actor, or in this case actors, can sometimes carry through a piece of work that without them wouldn't particularly stand out, and that's very much the case with The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (for the Elderly & Beautiful). John Madden's movie, based on the novel These Foolish Things by Deborah Moggach, is directed with an elegant, cultured, charming malaise and very much has a script to match; his piece casually ambles it's way through a tale of senior citizens on a voyage of self-discovery as they trade in a set of dour, middle-class lives for the late vestiges of the Raj in Jaipur, a land of crumbled old buildings, eternal sunsets, noisy & loud streets and err... call…
For some reason I didn't think I'd like The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel at all. This is in large part why I'm just now getting around to seeing it. The title was a bit of a turn off and the plot didn't seem like something I'd enjoy, at least that's what I thought. As it turns out this simple story of a group of English people in their twilight years choosing to spend them at a hotel in India is quite charming. It features a cast actors and actresses most are sure to recognize, and all the culture and nuances of the country it's set in. Directed by John Madden and adapted from Deborah Moggach's novel, These Foolish Things, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was a pleasant surprise and one I wish I'd gotten to sooner.
Ron's recommendation: See it.
Part of **No Re-Watch November 2012**.
You don't put Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith into a film and not expect at least 3.5 stars from me. (Had they thrown in Jim Broadbent, I might have rated it 4 stars before I even saw it. I'm such a fanboy of these actors.)
And of course, they all exceed expectations here -- with special commendations to Nighy and Wilkinson. They're funny and tragic and sad and wise as a crew of retirees who end up at a retirement hotel in India ("for the elderly and beautiful") for various reasons and with varying results. The fact that young Dev Patel carves out his own character and makes a mark…
Someone take me to India, please.
It has a good cast and they really hold it up. The script is fairly by the numbers, but it's enjoyable nevertheless. A fun watch.
This film brought a very touching story from a great cast!
[Originally written upon the release of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.]
Whether as a bustling world of 1.2 billion people or as a place of intriguing and stoic spirituality, India is no doubt a country of vast impressions and significance. In John Madden’s comedy-drama The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, it is adopted as a setting of exotic pilgrimage, where the film’s white, middle-class, elderly characters discover and transform themselves, resolve their problems (both past and present) and confront their growing sense of mortality.
Based on the book These Foolish Things by Deborah Moggach, the story follows seven retired strangers who travel to Jaipur to stay at the “Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”, ran by a hapless, though eternally optimistic, young man…
A cute story peppered with fine performances from British acting royalty. I'm amazed they got Maggie Smith to go to India...
It's not perfect and I've had a bit to drink tonight, but if a movie can make me smile this much then it deserves 5 stars.
dev patel is a delight
Típica película que le CHIFLA a mi madre y que, por extraño que parezca, no me pareció tan puta mierda. Gran reparto, historia y ritmo fluido, divertida y entretenida.
So slight and breezy I had to watch it from an angle and even then it kept fluttering away. Gentle, well-acted and its success with the older generation tells you what you need to know: that they can relate to this film, that it speaks of issues that they understand.
Yes, it unfolds predictably but that's the structure its target audience appreciates. Personally I found it very pleasant company for 90 minutes and it was nice to see more than one depiction off old age in the same movie.
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One of my favorite memories as a kid is the time I spent with my Mom and sister baking Santa’s favorite cookies: Peanut Butter Blossoms. I loved being able to take ownership and feel like I was doing something nice for someone else. Plus, I was always guaranteed to get what I asked for from Santa because little did I know that my Dad’s favorite cookie was also the Peanut Butter Blossom 😉
WHAT Y’ALL NEED
48 Hershey’s Kisses of your choice
(I bought milk chocolate and candy cane flavor)
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Remove foil wrappers from Hershey’s Kisses.
Beat shortening and peanut butter in a large bowl until well blended.
Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy.
Add egg, milk, and vanilla; beat until well blended.
Stir in baking soda, flour, and salt; beat until well blended.
The fun part! Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll dough balls in granulated sugar and place on UNGREASED cookie sheet.
Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cookies may still look raw after time is up, but that’s the way they are supposed to look.
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Remove cookies from sheet and place on wire cooling rack. Allow to cool completely and enjoy!
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The Colorado House Health and Insurance Committee approved Senate Bill 189 on Tuesday, which the bill’s sponsors contend would improve access to reproductive healthcare services by removing economic barriers. The bill passed the Senate last week and now heads with amendments to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration.
Provisions in the bill would require state-regulated health plans to cover abortion, STI, and HIV treatments without cost-sharing or out-of-pocket costs. They would prohibit insurers including Medicaid from applying step therapy or standard prior authorization protocols to deny coverage for HIV treatments.
SB 189 also clarifies existing state and federal statutes that cover drugs and procedures associated with HIV prevention and expands the contraception coverage program for undocumented people to include family planning services.
The bill sponsors say copayments for reproductive healthcare services are often too expensive to afford, disproportionately impacting BIPOC women. According to the Colorado Fiscal Institute, these barriers cause women of color to have higher rates of unintended pregnancies and a greater need for abortion resources than white women.
“Studies show that unplanned births significantly reduce women’s participation in the labor force and the inability to obtain an abortion undermines career aspirations and achievement,” said the bill’s co-sponsor Rep. Lorena Garcia (D-Adams County). “People who are denied an abortion or who are unable to afford one are nearly four times more likely to live below the poverty line. Studies have found that being denied an abortion increases the amount of debt [that is] 30 days or more past due by 78%. Being denied an abortion also increases the rate of negative public records such as bankruptcies and evictions by 81%.”
The bill’s sponsors say addressing the economic barriers to bodily autonomy will improve equity and access to reproductive healthcare.
Committee members heard testimony both for and against SB 189 during public comment.
Pro-life advocates were opposed to the provisions expanding access to abortions, while other community members were against the absence of parental consent for minors to receive contraception and services related to their reproductive health.
Opponents testified against what they view as the bill’s unfair prioritization of reproductive health over other medical conditions, arguing that STI, HIV, and abortion were the result of life choices around sexual activity.
“An overwhelming majority of those sexual encounters are completely chosen by their participants,” said Erin Meschke, a resident of Boulder. “Why should we shield people from the consequences of their choices? If people don’t learn cause and effect from a young age, you end up with irresponsible or antisocial personality disorders. I don’t want my tax dollars going to pay for someone’s STI treatment when I have worked hard for my money and control my own sexuality to protect myself from unwanted pregnancies and infections.”
SB 188 would prohibit insurers and other entities, including out-of-state officials, from taking legal and punitive actions against healthcare practitioners for services related to reproductive health rendered in Colorado.
Meanwhile, SB 190 would restrict deceptive trade practices related to the provision of reproductive healthcare, which the Colorado Catholic Conference (CCC) says would prevent crisis pregnancy centers from advertising.
In an interview with Catholic News Agency this week, CCC Executive Director Brittany Vessely said the proposals would create a way to work around a state constitutional amendment that restricts public funding of abortion.
“If enacted, [SB 189] would circumvent Colorado’s prohibition against public funding of abortion in the Colorado Constitution by requiring large employer insurance plans to provide coverage for the total cost of an abortion and requiring individual [and] small-group plans to provide abortion coverage,” Vessely said. “Insurance funding does contain public funding—it is ridiculous to assume premiums mean it’s private funding, but this is the argument from bill sponsors.”
The Colorado Association of Health Plans (CAHP) took an “opposed unless amended” position on SB 189, expressing concerns about the costs associated with expanding coverage for STI treatments and implementing the one-day prior authorization timeline for HIV medication.
“Because the bill generally refers to treatment, we don’t know if this could allow for a doctor to determine that a patient’s heart failure is due to an STI from years prior,” CAHP Associate Director Brandon Arnold said. “So we’re concerned that all of the care that could follow from an STI diagnosis to some point could become a first-dollar treatment forever.”


South Africa are currently playing a warm-up fixture against England Lions ahead of their three-match Test series against England which begins on August 17. In the four-day game, South Africa won the toss and opted to bat. Khaya Zondo, batting at No.7, impressed for South Africa, as he scored a valuable 86-run knock. However, it was a huge error in judgement that cost him his wicket. Early on Day 2 of the match, pacer Sam Cook angled the ball in and it pitched just outside off. Zondo looked to leave the ball, but it kept coming in with the angle and hit the off-stump.
Watch: Khaya Zondo gets bowled trying to leave the ball
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Zondo top-scored for South Africa finished with his 86. Rassie van der Dussen also played a good knock, scoring 75.
Kyle Verreyne (62) and Marco Jansen (56) then provided impetus down the order to help South Africa post a total of 433.
Craig Overton, meanwhile, took a five-wicket haul and finished with figures of 5/74.
England Lions finished Day 2 on 279/3. Dan Lawrence came close to a century, but was dismissed on 97 by Duanne Olivier.
Harry Brook was unbeaten on 64.
South Africa and England will face off in three Tests, which will be crucial in the context of the World Test Championship table. South Africa are currently table-toppers, while England are 7th.
Before the Test series, the two teams faced off in three ODIs and as many T20Is.
The ODI series finished 1-1, with the final match washed out. South Africa won the T20I series 2-1.
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The 2-star Pleasant View Motel places guests abound 19.2 km from Zip Zone, Okanagan Villa Estate Winery and Arlo's Honey Farm.
Pleasant View Motel is 10 minutes' walk from the center of Summerland. The hotel is set 15 km away from Penticton.
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"Fears of a Setting Sun: The Disillusionment of America’s Founders" (Princeton University Press, 2021), written by Dennis Rasmussen, professor of political science, was reviewed in the Wall Street Journal.
Following the Derek Chauvin verdict, President Joe Biden called for changing policing by "acknowledging and confronting, head-on, systemic racism and the racial disparities that exist in policing and in our criminal justice system more broadly." One such idea is to abolish the police. Proponents think communities can work together to regulate themselves without "anti-Black, white supremacist institutions," like the American criminal justice system and policing—which got its start with slave patrols—according to Jenn Jackson, assistant professor of political science. Read more in the Vox article, "9 ideas to solve the broken institution of policing."

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Zachary Michael Sutton, 22, and Monty Ray Amick, 53, both of Lawrence, were the two men killed in a road rage-fueled shooting Tuesday night outside Hy-Vee, according to Lawrence police.
No criminal charges are anticipated for anyone involved in the incident, Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart said in an interview Wednesday afternoon.
Police were dispatched to the parking lot at 9:41 p.m. Tuesday to the reported shooting. One man was pronounced dead at the scene. The other was critically injured and was taken to an area hospital by ambulance, but he later died, police said.
Amick was driving a blue Nissan XTerra Tuesday night, and Sutton was a passenger in a white Ford F-150, according to police. Also in the F-150 were a driver and another passenger, Lockhart said.
There was an interaction between the people in the two vehicles at 23rd and Harper streets, and one vehicle had pursued the other westbound from that intersection to 23rd and Iowa streets, where there was another exchange, Lockhart said.
“The driver of the blue Nissan made a disparaging remark about the loud exhaust on the Ford truck. It just escalated from there, ending up unfortunately in the tragic death of each one of them,” Lockhart said.
“There were disparaging comments going back and forth. There was aggressive driving going back and forth. And it just escalates.”
The incident culminated in the Hy-Vee parking lot at 3504 Clinton Parkway, Lockhart said. Sutton and Amick both got out of the vehicles and fired at each other, Lockhart said. Police collected two handguns at the scene, he said.
There was no known prior relationship between the two men, Lockhart said.
Police have footage from cameras at Hy-Vee and another business in the strip mall, Lockhart said. Investigators interviewed the driver and passenger of the F-150, an employee of the store and a bystander who had rendered aid.
The investigation was ongoing as of early Wednesday afternoon, according to police.
Lockhart said if you find yourself in a road rage situation, “get out of it as quickly as you can.”
“That means turning left or right when they go straight. If you have to pull over, if somebody’s tailgating you, just get out of their way and let them go by,” he said. “Don’t continue escalating to the point where it ends up in a confrontation in a parking lot.”
Police ask anyone who witnessed the altercation or shooting or who has information on this incident to call the investigations unit at 785-830-7430 or Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County at 785-843-TIPS (8477). Tips to Crime Stoppers can be anonymous.
“We’re asking folks if you were on 23rd Street between Harper and Kasold, or if you were in the parking lot and you saw a white Ford truck with loud exhaust and a blue Xterra, give us a call. We need that information,” Lockhart said.
Tuesday’s shooting resulted in the second and third homicides in Lawrence within two days.
On Monday, 25-year-old Regan Gibbs was killed at the apartment where she lived with her husband. He was arrested at the scene and has been charged with first-degree murder.


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The Dallas Mavericks will decline Dirk Nowitzki's $5 million option for next season, but intend to re-sign the longtime face of the franchise, according to multiple reports.
It's more of a paperwork move that was a mutual decision to clear cap space in the Mavs' pursuit of free agent center DeAndre Jordan. The Mavs and Nowitzki are expected to reach an agreement in July.
Nowitzki, 40, has not said whether next season will be his last. He's on a year-to-year basis, but is not interested in a farewell tour.
But the 2018-19 season will mark Nowitzki's 21st with the Mavericks. That will set an NBA record for longest tenured player with a single team.
Kobe Bryant played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Nowitzki will also become just the fifth player in NBA history to play 21 seasons, along with Kevin Garnett, Robert Parish, Kevin Willis and Moses Malone (including his two ABA seasons). If he plays next season, Nowitzki's 1998 draft mate Vince Carter will also join the 21-season club.
No player in NBA history has played more than 21 seasons.
Nowitzki is coming off a season in which he averaged 12 points in 77 games. He ranks sixth in NBA history with 31,187 points, along with 13 All-Star appearances, an MVP and an NBA Finals MVP.


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The design of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) turbines often demands to deal with transonic flows as a result of cycle efficiency requirements and the matching of the temperature profiles with heat source and sink, as well as the nature of organic fluids, often featuring large molecular weight. Consequently, the use of convergent-divergent turbine stators has established as a widespread solution in the published literature for both axial and radial-inflow machines. For what concerns the latter layout in particular, design guidelines are still limited. The present work shows the results of an investigation on a series of ORC radial-inflow convergent divergent nozzles which differ by vane solidity and design outlet flow angle. These stators are designed by fitting into a radial-inflow turbine stator the divergent portion of a sharp-edged minimum length nozzle designed by means of the Method of Characteristics (MoC) adapted to dense gases. The geometries are analysed by means of steady-state RANS CFD calculations and the results are used to assess the influence of the design parameters on the nozzle losses and downstream flow field uniformity. Finally, some examples are presented concerning the effect of the optimized solution on both stator – rotor interaction and turbine performance.


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Shatner says he was struck by ‘fragility of this planet’ on trip to space
Actor William Shatner on Thursday said he was struck by the “fragility of this planet” during his trip to the edge of space, calling on the public to start focusing more on taking care of the earth.
“The realization once again, the fragility of this planet, the coming catastrophic event, and we all have to clean this act up now,” Shatner told NBC’s “Today.”
Shatner, who is most famous for playing Captain Kirk on “Star Trek,” launched into space on Wednesday aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket and capsule, taking a 10-minute trip to the edge of space, where he experienced three to four minutes of weightlessness.
The trip, which launched at roughly 8:50 a.m. local time from a launch site in Texas, made Shatner the oldest person to blast into space.
Blue Origin Vice President of Mission and Flight Operations Audrey Powers and two paying crewmates, Chris Boshuizen and Glen de Vries, accompanied Shatner on the trip.
“I was overwhelmed with the experience, with the sensation of looking at death and looking at life, and this, you know, what has become cliché of how we need to take care of the planet,” Shatner said.
“But it’s so fragile. People say ‘Oh, it’s fragile.’ No, no, no, there’s this little, tiny blue skin that is 50 miles wide and we pollute it, and it’s our means of living,” he added.
Shatner was emotional on Wednesday after exiting the capsule from his historic trip that traveled roughly 66 miles from the earth’s surface, telling Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, “Everybody in the world needs to do this.”
He thanked Bezos for providing him with “the most profound experience I could’ve asked for” and said he was “so filled with emotion” about the trip.
“I hope I never recover from this. I hope I can maintain what I feel now. I don’t want to lose it,” the actor said. “It’s so — it’s so much larger than me and life.”


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“Our continuing investment in CNC machinery for our Leeds based manufacturing facility enhances our ‘Made in Britain’ offer to our customers,” says Adam Broughton, Production Manager, WDS. “On-site manufacture by our skilled workforce increases the quality and consistency of the products we can deliver, and it also means that we maintain very competitive prices.”
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Monster movie fans are overjoyed and gamers are astonished, War of the Monsters delivers it all. The incredible smashing, crunching, demolishing style it's brought hasn't been seen since Rampage. This game is everything Rampage never was, and as far as I'm concerned, never will be now. With every building able to be destroyed and almost anything weapon, many hours of gameplay are soon to be fed.
Though more than a handful of monsters are packed into this game, maybe a few more could have been included. The Loch Ness monster, Abominable Snowman, and Lagoon monster would have been happily welcome. The creator's would change their names like they changed their King Cong into ''Congar'' or Godzilla into ''Togera'', but the new names is a minor setback. The maps to play on contain the area's unique buildings and effects, such as Tsunopolis contains a tidal wave that hurdles monsters to low to ground into the city. Some places are too small or dull to have much play, but I think all would agree that more is always wanted. Available secret characters, character costumes, and levels are a bit pricey for some of their value. Sure, the secret characters and some things are worth it, but most items to unlock cost the same, giving you second thoughts whether or not you should save for the big fish.
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I don't see any better graphics available today than what they put into this game. Its animation and damage details are very realistic and sew a seam of a movie together; the fire and explosions are absolutely jaw dropping. The music is kinda cheesy, but keeps the movie feeling alive. Crowd screams and cries add to the pleasing movie-like experience. Monster roars and attack sounds are clear and fresh as if from a monster recorded earlier.
With so many things to do in a map and so many weapons to use, the hardest thing is doing anything at all. Controls are very well coordinated, except for combos which can sometimes be delayed or distorted if entered too quickly. Some damage that you can take from enemies can be remarkably cheap, but all part of the difficulty. Some weapons have special effects, for example a radio tower can impale and immobilize your opponent's movement temporarily. Half of the levels contain secret effects that are triggered by interaction in some way. These level effects, from an earthquake to a volcanic eruption, can greatly damage the monsters affected. I believe the specials in this game should do higher damage and be harder to get because it can get irritating when all your human opponent does is search for a powerup giving them a special. The ability to scale and climb every standing containment also gives this game a wide variety of how to attack. Most combos are challenging for the average player to learn, but the simpler ones to memorize are just as effective when used repetitively.
Though it needs some improvement, War of the Monsters still makes as big of an impact as any game out there. It deserves much more attention than it has, even though it's practically a totally new breed of 3-dimensional fighting. Perhaps too difficult for the beginner, or too easy for the expert, this game always sparks the player's inspiration to continue playing even if you keep winning or losing.
Rating: 4.5 - Outstanding
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Maps are rarely given the same attention as other print media or art forms in urban history. Author Min Kyung Lee shows their rich potential in this lavishly illustrated study, which brings together maps and other archival materials along with drawings and paintings. She works across disciplines to examine mapping practices in the development of nineteenth-century Paris and the transformative role that urban mapping had on the city’s modernization. Lee investigates Paris’s formation as a modern city, ultimately framing the practice of cartography as a catalyst for the emergence of new spatial and compositional theories.
Beginning with an examination of the emblematic urban plan that Napoléon III gave to the prefect of the Seine, Georges-Eugène Haussmann, in 1853, Lee explores the significance of the map itself; the means of its production through surveying; the methods of its use and reception by architects, engineers, and administrators; and its place in the visual culture of Paris’s modernization. At the heart of this exploration is a focus on orthography in architecture and the new quality of exactitude in modern mapping practices. The precise grid structure of orthographic maps and plans evinced a sense of objectivity, yet it was not without political context and social consequences, as Lee demonstrates throughout.


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COVID-19 UPDATE: How it affects your NCHL ice hockey schedule
We continue to regularly monitor concerns associated with coronavirus (COVID-19) and wanted to take a moment to provide an update as it relates to NCHL activities.
Our top priority, as you know, is the safety of everyone involved with the NCHL.
The Public Health Agency of Canada currently assesses the public health risk associated with COVID-19 as low for Canada and for Canadian travellers.
Public health risk is continually assessed as new information becomes available. Updates on COVID-19 can be found at: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
At this time, all arenas and recreation facilities that we have spoken to are still open for activities.
We have not been ordered to pause the NCHL schedule.
We ask that all players and officials use judgment while attending games in the foreseeable future and follow the following recommended procedures.
• Practice frequent and meticulous hand-washing with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and/or sneezing with a tissue or flexed elbow
• Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms
• Quarantine anyone who is sick (players, coaches, roommates etc.)
• Ensure safe food sources; thoroughly cook meat and eggs
• Handshake lines after games should include fist bumps with gloves on or elblow touches
• Use individual water bottles; do not share them
• Towels should not be shared in any way
Multiple hockey organization throughout the world have posted some guidelines for staying healthy on an off the ice. Dr. Michael Stuart from the Mayo Clinic, who is also a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation Medical Committee, has shared the importance that everyone follow the guidelines above and regularly visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization websites for additional information.
We are in constant communication with various forms of government and facility operators and will update you as soon as the situation changes.
At this time, all games are still scheduled to proceed as normal.
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Tony Hawk, legendary professional skateboarder, entrepreneur and inspiration for many people (including a few of us at CoolWallet S) has just announced that his foundation, the Tony Hawk Foundation, now gladly accepts Bitcoin donations through Bitpay and OpenNode.
The Tony Hawk Foundation, founded by Tony Hawk in 2002, focuses on building skateparks across America to promote exercise and self-esteem for the youth. Since its inception, over 500 grant recipients have successfully opened skateparks for their communities. Some grants have even been awarded abroad in countries such as Cambodia and South Africa.
Tony Hawk is also considered an early adopter of Bitcoin, being active in the community for over 5 years. He will also be a speaker at Bitcoin 2020.
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The elegant 4-star Royal Hotel features 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service and medical service. Featuring Chinese architecture, the hotel was renovated in 2008.
The hotel is approximately 15 minutes' walk from CITIC Plaza. The distance between Guangzhou city center and the property is 6 km.
For a pleasant stay in Guangzhou Royal Hotel offers 114 guestrooms complete with complimentary wireless internet, a mini bar, satellite TV, climate control and a safe. They also include bathrooms with a bathtub, a shower and a hairdryer.
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The facilities as currency exchange, a storage room and an elevator are offered for guests.
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Dynamite duo Dan Baraszu and David Ellington have teamed up for an explosive eponymous debut album. With live wire Marlon Patton on drums, this band is raising eyebrows in the Atlanta area. Hammond B-3 superstar Dave Ellington moved to Atlanta, GA in 2005 after 22 years in New Orleans playing and recording with dozens of acts including Walter Wolfman Washington and the late gospel and blues great Marva Wright. While in New Orleans he studied with Ellis Marsalis and created Chevere, an afro-Cuban jazz project. Since Hurricane Katrina, Ellington has spent time in Atlanta gigging with numerous jazz, blues and soul outfits while working on the Organ Trio. Rising jazz guitar dynamo Dan Baraszu had been burning up the Atlanta jazz scene since graduation from Berklee College of Music and The University of Miami.
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Innovation and safety in spotlight at Tip-Ex and Tank-Ex 2020
Safety, compliance and innovation will be hot topics at this year’s Tip-Ex and Tank-Ex show Knowledge Zone.
Back following its debut last year, this year’s expanded Knowledge Zone will bring you a host of expert speakers tackling bulk haulage key challenges and sharing industry best practice.
Several leading operators and specialists have already confirmed they will presenting, with many more in the pipeline promising an exciting day out for all.
Confirmed in the line-up so far:
- Building materials operator CEMEX is at the forefront of technology trials and safety systems to keep its fleet efficient and compliant
- Hanson UK highlights the operational expertise that led to it being crowned Tanker Safety Operator of the Year 2019
- Prominent London waste and recycling haulier O’Donovan Waste Disposal shares its success in helping to improve the image of operators in the sector through safety and innovation campaigning
- Leading transport law firm Backhouse Jones will provide a straight-talking session on the necessities of keeping your fleet fully compliant
- Huesker UK will show operators how their tipper can turn tanker on its return journey with its innovative membrane
- Checked Safe highlight the pitfalls of letting your fleet compliance slip below standard
In addition you’ll hear from major truck manufacturers and leading trade associations about the technology and policy impacting bulk haulage operators today.
Tip-Ex and Tank-Ex takes place at the Harrogate Convetion Centre from 28-30 May and is free to attend. Register today.
- If you are interested in speaking at the show's Knowledge Zone then please contact [email protected]
CRS Building Supplies goes for low-maintenance Isuzu 3.5 tonners
Somerset-based CRS Building Supplies has replaced half of its 14-strong fleet of 3.5-tonne Nissan Cabstars, with Euro-6 Isuzu Grafter N35 4x2 tippers.
Part of a £1.2m company investment, the N35s have TGS tipper bodies, two wide-angle cab mirrors, a proximity cab mirror on the nearside and forward-facing Brigade cameras. The N35’s payload of 1.1 tonnes betters the Cabstars’ 900kg payload too.
Transport manager, Paul Gibbard, said: “We needed a more robust truck to cope with the increased demands for bulk deliveries on our 3.5 tonne trucks, but also a vehicle that will future proof us in advance of the forthcoming clean air zones in Bath and Bristol.”
CRS has commended the Isuzu’s regeneration system, which burns off any remaining diesel particulates in the tailpipe without the need for AdBlue, because it hasn’t encountered any mechanical issues that previously hindered the Cabstars.
Gibbard said: “We did find with the Nissans that they’d often get a build-up of AdBlue on the injectors which led to engine faults. This could put them out of action for days. We’ve had no faults with the Isuzus’ systems – they’ve saved us a lot of time and money so far!”
The Grafters, supplied by Harry Moore Commercials dealership, were trialled for two weeks ahead of purchase. Gibbard added: “We were really impressed by the overall by build quality, especially the running gear and the cab, which gave great visibility and could incorporate our preferred mirror set up.”
Two of the Isuzus are based at CRS’s depot in Yeovil, while the others are based at Somerton, Taunton, Watchet, and Weston-Super-Mere, and at its new Keynsham site.


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Interviewer: Today, we delve into the world of art therapy and therapeutic arts with our expert guest artist and therapeutic art coach Ance Gricmane.
Could you please introduce yourself and share your background in the field?
Expert: Thank you for having me. I’m Ance Gricmane, a licensed coach and professional artist with a background in psychology and medical art therapy, specializing in the therapeutic applications of art.
Interviewer: Great to have you. Let's start with the basics. What is art therapy, and how does it differ from therapeutic arts?
: In Europe these two fields are separated to make it clear – Art therapy is a mental health profession that utilizes the creative process of art-making to improve and enhance the mental and emotional well-being of individuals and can be used to treat people with diagnosis like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) etc. It involves a professional art therapist facilitating the artistic process to help clients.
On the other hand, therapeutic arts encompass a broader spectrum of creative and expressive activities designed for therapeutic purposes. This may include activities not necessarily guided by a licensed therapist. While art therapy is a specific, regulated practice, therapeutic arts refer to a wider array of creative endeavors used for therapeutic benefits – I am using it to work in a corporate environment.
Interviewer: How does the art therapy process interact with the brain on a neurological level?
Expert: Art making engages various regions of the brain, particularly those associated with creativity, emotions, and problem-solving. When individuals create art, it stimulates the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine, enhancing mood and pleasure. Moreover, the process of self-expression through art can activate the brain’s reward system, promoting a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. And when it is done in a team, can you imagine – team members have never seen each other in this creative state, they start to collaborate and work with each other in a more empathetic way (empathy – one of the soft skills).
Interviewer: How does the science behind art therapy contribute to overall well-being?
Expert: Engaging in therapeutic arts has been linked to numerous cognitive, emotional, and physiological benefits. Studies have shown that participating in creative activities can reduce stress, lower cortisol levels, and improve immune function. It also fosters neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize itself, which is crucial for adaptability and resilience.
Interviewer: In an era dominated by technology and digital experiences, why is it important to emphasize the value of real, traditional art for therapeutic purposes?
Expert: Traditional art holds a unique value as a tangible, sensory experience. The physical act of creating or engaging with traditional art provides a sensory-rich environment, stimulating various senses and enhancing the therapeutic process. In contrast to digital experiences, traditional art offers a hands-on, authentic connection that is essential for the holistic well-being of individuals.
Laurence, E. (2023) writing in Forbes Health & Mind is actualizing art therapy as a method that helps sustain mental well – being, let’s be aware that we are living in very turbulent times and each of us wants to feel emotional tolerance towards him/herself.
Interviewer: How can art therapy methods be effectively incorporated into a corporate environment for team building?
Expert: Therapeutic art methods offer a unique and impactful approach to corporate team building. One effective method involves collaborative art projects, where team members work together to create a piece of art. This fosters communication, cooperation, and a sense of shared achievement, promoting a more cohesive team dynamic. I used to work with methods made by Ph.D. and art therapist world wide known Cathy Malchiodi. Who has worked in the field more than 30 years and even with the military personnel. Taking these tested methods through “Emotion lab” we adapt them for each client according to the set goal.
Interviewer: Can you elaborate on how art therapy contribute to enhancing communication and collaboration among team members?
Expert: Certainly. Art-based activities encourage individuals to express themselves in a non-verbal manner, breaking down communication barriers. Collaborative projects require teams to communicate, share ideas, and find common ground. This not only enhances teamwork but also promotes active listening (soft skill) and a deeper understanding of each team member’s strengths and perspectives.
If we do not understand ourselves and our emotions in specific situations how can we understand others – our team mates? Remember the plain story – put the air mask first for yourself and then help others.
Interviewer: In a time where remote work is increasingly common, how can therapeutic art methods be adapted for virtual team building?
Expert: Virtual team building through therapeutic art methods is entirely possible. Utilizing digital platforms for collaborative art projects, virtual painting sessions, or even creating a shared digital mural can maintain a sense of connection among remote team members. The key is to facilitate engagement and interaction despite physical distance
Interviewer: What measurable benefits can organizations expect to see after implementing art therapy methods for team building?
Expert: Measurable benefits may include improved team communication, increased creativity, reduced stress levels, and enhanced problem-solving skills, develop emotional intelligence and soft skill based team collaboration. Organizations can track these outcomes through employee surveys, productivity metrics, and monitoring overall team dynamics to assess the tangible impact of therapeutic art initiatives.
Interviewer: Thank you for providing insights into the application of therapeutic art methods in a corporate context. It's evident that these methods hold significant potential for enhancing team dynamics and overall workplace well-being.
Expert: My pleasure. Integrating therapeutic art into team building not only enriches the corporate environment but also nurtures a more resilient and collaborative workforce.
Interviewer: Let's explore the importance of soft skills and emotional intelligence in the corporate environment. First, why are these skills crucial for success in the workplace?
Expert: Soft skills and emotional intelligence are paramount in the corporate setting because they contribute to effective and sustainable work culture, communication, collaboration, and overall team dynamics. In today’s interconnected and fast-paced business world, the ability to navigate relationships, understand colleagues’ perspectives, and adapt to diverse working styles is fundamental for success.
Interviewer: How can art therapy play a role in enhancing soft skills and emotional intelligence within a corporate context?
Expert: Therapeutic arts provide a unique avenue for developing soft skills and emotional intelligence. Engaging in creative activities fosters self-awareness, allowing individuals to recognize and understand their own emotions. Moreover, collaborative art projects encourage empathy and effective communication as team members work together to express themselves visually. This process contributes directly to the development of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
Interviewer: Can you provide examples of specific therapeutic art exercises that target the enhancement of soft skills and emotional intelligence in a corporate setting?
Expert: I will give you as an example one of my favorite first jobs I am doing when meeting with corporate teams. Everybody individually is drawing their self portraits with their eyes closed. Then they are asked to recognize emotions or characteristics they see in the drawing….more 2 steps taken and during this process team boosts – Communication and CollaborTrust Buildination, Trust, Creativity and Problem-Solving, Empathy Development: Recognizing emotions in the final portraits promotes empathy within the team. Team members gain a deeper understanding of each other’s perspectives, fostering an environment where emotional intelligence is valued.
Fun and Stress Reduction and Encourages Risk-Taking and teaches to recognise emotions and reflect. One of the best outcomes – Boosts Team Morale and builds Long-lasting Memories.
Interviewer: How do soft skills and emotional intelligence impact leadership effectiveness within organizations?
Expert: Leadership effectiveness is closely tied to soft skills and emotional intelligence. Leaders who possess strong interpersonal skills can build trust, foster a positive work culture, and effectively manage conflicts. Emotional intelligence allows leaders to understand and respond to the emotions of their team members, leading to better decision-making and overall team satisfaction.
Interviewer: In a world increasingly influenced by technology, why should organizations prioritize the development of soft skills and emotional intelligence?
Expert: While technology is essential, the human element remains irreplaceable. Soft skills and emotional intelligence distinguish individuals and teams in a competitive landscape. As automation takes care of routine tasks, the ability to navigate complex human interactions becomes even more critical. Investing in these skills ensures that organizations can adapt, innovate, and maintain a positive work environment.
Interviewer: How can organizations integrate art therapy into their training programs to specifically target the development of soft skills and emotional intelligence?
Expert: Integrating therapeutic arts into training programs can involve workshops or team-building sessions centered around creative expression. Activities like collaborative art projects, storytelling through visual media, or even guided meditation with artistic elements can provide a holistic approach to developing both soft skills and emotional intelligence.
Interviewer: What measurable benefits can organizations expect to see when employees enhance their soft skills and emotional intelligence through therapeutic arts?
Expert: Measurable benefits may include improved team communication, reduced conflicts, increased employee satisfaction, and higher levels of creativity and innovation. Organizations can track these outcomes through employee feedback, performance metrics, and overall team dynamics to assess the tangible impact of incorporating therapeutic arts into skill development initiatives.
Interviewer: Thank you for shedding light on the intersection of art therapy, soft skills, and emotional intelligence in the corporate environment. It's clear that these elements are integral to fostering a positive and productive workplace.
Expert: My pleasure. Integrating therapeutic arts offers a dynamic and engaging approach to developing essential skills that contribute to the overall success and well-being of individuals and organizations alike. Even Harvard Business Review just a month ago published an article of “3 ways to Build an Organizational Culture That Supports Mental Health” by Clay Routledge emphasizing that employers should pay attention to the organization’s culture instead of just talking about individual mental health development. “Emotion lab” is helping employers to handle this new challenge – building the safe and sustainable work culture.
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- Laurence, E. (2023) What Is Art Therapy? Types, Benefits And More. Forbes.


With Rafa Rage still ringing in their ears, Manchester United did their talking on the pitch with a superb victory against below-par Chelsea at Old Trafford.
United’s invention saw them unluckily disallowed a goal for an old corner kick routine and also deprived of a valid penalty award.
With the score still locked at nil-nil in the first half, United should have been given a spot-kick when Cristiano Ronaldo was clearly grabbed, held and pulled by Ricardo Carvalho at a free-kick.
Everton also continue to climb the table. They welcomed Hull City to Goodison Park for the first time since 1964 and sent the out-of-form Tigers packing with a 2-0 defeat.
However, the opening goal was key to the game and it should have been disallowed as scorer Marouane Fellaini was offside.
With West Ham United’s financial outlook appearing to be decidedly bleak, their improved form has given hope to the concerned Hammers supporters.
They would have been even happier if a draw at Newcastle United had been turned in to a win.
That was a genuine possibility as they should have been awarded a penalty when Craig Bellamy was wrestled to the ground by Sebastien Bassong.
If you think the officials got a decision wrong on the weekend, something that would have resulted in a goal or prevented one, let us know in the comments below.


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Summary Vandals have hijacked two large earthmoving machines and used them to smash into a wall and doorway at a primary school in Perth's south-east. Police arrived to find a large excavator had been used to smash into the entrance to the school's art department. Metal struts were bent out of shape, and glass was strewn on the ground in front of the building.
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Summary Thousands of protesters have shown their solidarity with the people of Gaza in Auckland's Aotea Square today. Organiser Mike Treen said the protests were part of a global movement. "I think this is the turning point. There just comes a point where they are unable to continue to rule in the manner that they are accustomed to."
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Summary Russian-made firearms are reportedly flying off the shelves of American gun stores after the United States Treasury Department announced sanctions last week against the maker of the popular AK-47 rifle. Gun sellers now say the Obama administration's decision to sanction the company has caused a spike in sale in the week since, with some retailers warning customers that their stocks have been decimated upon the addition of Kalashnikov Concern to the Treasury's roster of blacklisted businesses. The latest round of sanctions does not bar the selling of Russian-made AK-47s within the US that have already been paid for in full, meaning long-time owners and the distribution companies not in debt to Kalashnikov Concern can continue to operate and offer the weapons as they did ahead of last week's announcement.
Summary City of Melbourne Councillor, Arron Wood, says environmental action is at the forefront of everything the council is doing. "We already know with the winding back of the carbon pricing that it's making it harder to achieve our tri-generation precincts in Sydney. So that would have an effect." Ms Moore says the steps being taken have the community's full support.