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In my last blog, “The Bond Girl (1962-2002),” I defined the figure as the lead female protagonist who develops an intimate connection with James Bond and ends up in a romantic relationship with him by the end. There is only one Bond Girl proper in each film and I traced three phases of character development: English Partner (1962-69), American Sidekick (1971-89), and Action Hero (1995-2002).
In the current Daniel Craig era, the Bond Girl concept is being reworked. On the one hand, the archetype is deconstructed across (what I have termed with Klaus Dodds as) the orphan origin trilogy – Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), and Skyfall (2012). This opens up space for the emergence of outlier women as lead protagonists in the series. On the other hand, the archetype is reconstructed in Spectre (2016) with the character Dr. Madeleine Swann, who serves as the first Bond Girl proper in the Craig era. This post will briefly discuss the ways in which the Bond Girl concept is being reworked across the Craig era. For a detailed analysis, see my article “Reworking the Bond Girl Concept in the Craig Era.”
Casino Royale serves as a prequel and effectively reboots the James Bond franchise. The film deconstructs many core elements of the Bond brand and gradually reintroduces them across the orphan origin trilogy. As a result, Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, and Skyfall are revisionist films (i.e. retellings of a well-known narrative with significant variations of core elements) while Spectre is reversionist (i.e. a return to established conventions/elements). For a detailed discussion of these shifting dynamics, see my book with Klaus Dodds Geographies, Genders, and Geopolitics of James Bond (2017).
Across the orphan origin trilogy, the qualities typically associated with the Bond Girl are divided between at least 2 characters in each film. In Casino Royale, they are split between Vesper Lynd and James Bond. It is Bond and not Lynd who is envisaged through notable Bond Girl iconography (or visual codes) as he emerges from the sea twice in a bathing suit. These moments recall the introduction of quintessential Bond Girl Honey Ryder in Dr No (1962) as well as the homage to this scene in Die Another Day (2002) with Jinx Johnson. In Casino Royale, it is Solange Dimitrios and later Vesper Lynd who watch Bond from the shore with the camera sharing their points-of-view effectively reversing the male gaze (see my last blog for a description) and establishing a female one.
Vesper Lynd also distances herself from qualities/roles associated with the Bond Girl. For instance, she refuses to be paraded around during the poker match unlike Valenka and Solange who serve as visual distractions. Lynd rejects the undercover identity suggested by Bond, Stephanie Broadchest, which relies on a double entendre for the name. In addition, Lynd holds her cards close to her vest and is not clearly in Bond’s corner in the film. In fact, she works against Bond at various points and is (somewhat) aligned, albeit by threat/force, with the villain. She is arguably the most complicated and multifaceted female character who colors outside of the lines of the Bond Girl archetype. This is what makes her such a compelling figure (and a favorite of students in my Gender and James Bond course).
In Quantum of Solace, the qualities typically associated with the Bond Girl are divided between the late Vesper Lynd and Camille Montes. Although Lynd is dead, her memory looms large in the film. Bond is love sick over her death and he gets drunk on Vesper martinis in order to consume her. The Vesper theme is played throughout the film whenever Bond is thinking of her. Moreover, he holds on to the Algerian knot necklace she wore throughout Casino Royale until he gets resolution at the end of the sequel. Taken together, these elements convey the impression that Bond is still in love with Lynd.
As a result, Bond does not develop a romantic/sexual connection with Camille Montes. Instead, the pair work together platonically because their individual goals align. Montes is on her own quest for revenge to kill the man who murdered her family and Bond assists her in her plight. The film ends with the characters parting ways. Although Bond and Montes kiss, she recognizes that Bond cannot love her (as he is still in love with Lynd) and she chooses to walk away from him. This is arguably the most feminist ending of a Bond film.
This moment also recalls the ending of the novel Moonraker (1955) whereby Gala Brand rejects Bond’s offer to run away with him because she engaged to another man. Fleming writes of Bond’s reaction to the rejection, “And now what? wondered Bond. He shrugged his shoulders to shift the pain of failure – the pain of failure that is so much greater than the pleasure of success. An exit line. He must get out of these two young lives and take his cold heart elsewhere. There must be no regrets. No false sentiment. He must play the role which she expected of him. The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette.” (244) While the novel ends on a (melo)dramatic note, the film ends with Bond finding Lynd’s former lover and finally getting closure.
Finally in Skyfall, the Bond Girl concept is used as a red herring (i.e. intentionally misleading or distracting) to introduce three women. First, although the film opens with Eve being presented as Bond’s partner in the field, she is disciplined and demoted after accidentally shooting him (on the order of M). She continues to support him on missions but their ‘close shave’ does not result in a sexual/romantic scenario. Eventually it is revealed that Eve is Miss Moneypenny when she takes up the role of personal assistant to Fiennes’ M.
The film also introduces Severine in the familiar role of ‘kept woman’ to the male villain Raoul Silva (like Domino Derval to Emilio Largo in Thunderball ). Skyfall relies on problematic stereotypes for Asian women to frame her character (see my article “Objects of White Male Desire“) and Severine is increasingly disempowered across her brief time on screen. After revealing her troubling backstory of being forced into sex work, Bond agrees to kill her captor Silva and seals the deal with more than just a kiss; he walks in on Severine showering and their sex scene feels exploitative given her recent revelations to Bond about her history with sexual violence/violation. Severine is then used for target practice and after Silva shoots her in the head Bond laments on the loss of good scotch (rather than her life). This renders Severine one of the most tragic and disempowered women across the franchise.
If the Bond Girl is defined as the character who develops the strongest intimate relationship with Bond, then Judi Dench’s M tops the list in Skyfall; Dench’s M is the woman Bond loves the most, albeit maternally. Bond goes to great lengths to safeguard M including hiding her in his childhood home in Scotland. M is also likened to Queen Elizabeth II throughout the film. This conveys the impression that Bond remains loyal to his first true love, Britain, as personified by M. And much like the other women he has truly loved in the past, like Tracy DiVicenzo in OHMSS (1969) and Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale (2006), M is destined to die.
The dispersion of qualities associated with the Bond Girl across two or more characters in each film opens up space for outlier women in the franchise. These lead female protagonists—Vesper Lynd, Camille Montes, and Dench’s M—are more developed, multifaceted, and compelling than their predecessors. Moreover, their films do not end with a sexual/romantic scenario and cliché romance (which at times feels forced). Instead, the orphan origin trilogy centers on outlier women who move beyond the archetype.
As previously noted, Spectre is a reversionist film that presents a return to more established conventions and re-roots the Bond franchise in the gender politics of previous eras. The film also ushers in the return of the first Bond Girl proper in the Craig era, Dr. Madeleine Swann, who fits all the criteria of the archetype.
Swann serves as a composite of familiar Bond Girl elements. For instance, like Tracy DiVicenzo in OHMSS (1969), she is in conflict with her criminal father who makes a deal with Bond to protect her. Like Dr. Holly Goodhead in Moonraker (1979), she is an intelligent professional woman who reluctantly works with Bond. Like Stacey Sutton in A View to a Kill (1985), Bond is attracted to her youthful innocence and wants to protect her. Like Natalya Simonova in GoldenEye (1995), she is headstrong and willing to jump into a physical conflict to help Bond. And the list goes on. There is something very familiar about Swann and her character is reversionist in the way that it pulls from the well known images, qualities, experiences, and narratives of previous Bond Girls.
The character of Swann also draws inspiration from the outlier women of the orphan origin trilogy and Spectre reworks some of the scenarios featured in these films. For instance, the film reinstitutes the male gaze (from the female one established in Casino Royale) when Bond watches Swann (dressed in a seafoam green dress) enter into dining car with the viewer sharing his point of view. Unlike Quantum of Solace, Bond is able to eventually win the love of the female protagonist who has walked away from him. Finally, Bond is able to save the woman he loves (unlike the ending of Skyfall) who just so happens to be locked in M’s office. Spectre offers a heroic ‘re-do’ for Bond and he returns to a more familiar role as lover and romantic hero to his Bond Girl, Swann.
Given that the trailers for No Time To Die (2020) feature the return of Swann, it will be interesting to see how her relationship with Bond plays out. We are entering into uncharted territory with the return of a Bond Girl and it is unclear if the film will be revisionist, reversionist, or something else entirely (I am hoping for the latter). If history tells us anything, it is that marriage or at the very least long-term romantic relationships are not sustainable in the Bond franchise; they divide the loyalty of the hero between his family and sense of duty. In fact, when Bond has fallen in love in the past (in OHMSS and Casino Royale), he has resigned from the service only to mourn the tragic death of his lover. He then recommits the service and the Bond saga carries on. I am looking forward to seeing further development of the Bond Girl concept and hopefully a scenario that does not entail the death of yet another woman to prompt the return of special agent James Bond back into action.


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Mayor Bohbot, who believed Abbas was interested in peace, was bitterly disappointed to learn that Abbas glorifies terrorists.
Shlomo Bohbot, the mayor of the northern town of Ma’a lot, sent a missive to Palestinian Authority (PA) head Mahmoud Abbas sharply criticizing the PA’s naming of a town square in Jenin after Khaled Nazzal. Nazzal was the Secretary of the Central Committee of the Democratic Front for Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) and commander of its military branch, who planned the notorious Ma’alot Massacre.
In the May 1974 Ma’alot Massacre, terrorists took school children and their teacher hostage, and eventually murdered 22 children and four adults.
Nazzal also planned an attack which resulted in the murder of four hostages in an apartment in Beit Shean in November, 1974, and a shooting and grenade attack in central Jerusalem in April 1984, in which one Israeli was murdered and 47 others were wounded.
In the missive, Bohbot writes that he was “enraged and shocked” to learn that the PA has named a square after Nazzal, who murdered the victims “in cold blood.”
Last year, Bohbot headed a goodwill delegation that met Abbas in Ramallah, in an attempt to boost warmer relations between the two sides.
“Following the visit, and facing much public pressure, I told the Israeli media that I was impressed by your keen intent and that of the Palestinian Authority to achieve peace and by your opposition to violence and terrorism,” Bohbot wrote.
“Unfortunately, naming the square after the heinous murderer harms the trust, deeply hurts feelings and distances the prospects of peace,” Bohbot added.
He called on Abbas to remove the memorial for Nazzal at the square, “if you [Abbas] are keenly interested in real peace and in winning hearts among the Israeli public.”
Bohbot sent a copy of the letter to President Donald Trump, the US Ambassador in Israel David Friedman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
This incident was the latest show of Palestinian incitement to terror in accordance with the Palestinian Authority’s policy of presenting terrorists as role models for Palestinian youth.
The PA has named at least 28 schools after terrorists and at least three schools after Nazi collaborators. Significantly, the PA Ministry of Education is directly and solely responsible for the naming of schools.
PA schools also teach children to idolize terrorists in artwork and imagery.
By: Max Gelber, United with Israel


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The round-neck T-shirts arrive as an oversize fit, crafted with 100% cotton and offered in colorways such as “Full Color” — with the dark pigment appearing in the spaceship light’s animation — “Electric Blue,” “Neon Orange,” “Black,” “White” and more.
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Gov. Asa Hutchinson called Monday for more “teeth” in the state’s criminal sentencing guidelines and corrective action to reduce disparity in jail time ordered for the same crime.
Streamlining the process and requiring judges and prosecutors to go on the record with a justifiable reason when they stray from the sentencing guidelines will result in lower inmate populations in the future, Hutchinson told members of the Legislative Criminal Justice Oversight Task Force, which met at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock.
“It’s my impression that our guidelines have little teeth, are weakly being followed and don’t carry the weight they should. To me, you either need to abolish the sentencing guidelines and say we’re not going to have those, or give them some real meaning and teeth,” Hutchinson said.
“That’s the way you correct the system at the beginning and to eliminate some of the disparities that we see in our sentencing.”
The group should first determine the percentage of cases sentenced outside the state-suggested protocol and look carefully at the reasons they were not followed, the Republican governor said.
“That is foundational in making sure we do this right,” Hutchinson said.
Reviews by the appellate court should be allowed if the sentences handed down fall outside the guidelines, Hutchinson added.
Hutchinson said he would like to see the issues brought to the forefront in the 2017 legislative session.
State Sen. Joyce Elliott, D-Little Rock, questioned Hutchinson on whether the state’s sentencing disparity was out of line compared with sentencing on the federal level.
Hutchinson responded with anecdotes from the state’s criminal courts, such as an 80-year sentence one inmate received for writing an $18,000 hot check and a 135-year sentence another person received for a drug offense.
He added that increasing subsequent sentences for repeated convictions is necessary to address criminal acts but that “we’re escalating at the wrong level.”
Hutchinson said getting the state’s criminal justice system on the right track is a “dollar issue, as well as a human being issue.”
The governor gave a nod to Board of Corrections Chairman Benny Magness and thanked him and the board for their commitment to improving the situation.
“We need some help,” Magness replied.
The governor’s surprise visit to the task force came at the beginning of a presentation by Andrew Barbee, research manager with The Council of State Governments Justice Center, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group based in Washington, D.C.
The organization works with 23 states–including Alabama, Arizona, North Carolina, Texas and Washington–to enact a “Justice Reinvestment Initiative” that helps states determine why their prison populations are growing and to work with state and local lawmakers to develop policies that will curb that growth, reduce spending and increase public safety.
This summer, Arkansas became the group’s 23rd client. Monday was the official launch of the initiative, which should take two years of intensive, all-inconclusive work to complete, Barbee said.
The organization selects states through a comprehensive, competitive process and performs its services for free, with the financial support of the U.S. Justice Department and the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Arkansas got on the group’s radar because the state has one of the fastest-growing prison population rates in the nation, Barbee said.
There are about 14,804 inmates incarcerated in state prisons, according to the latest Arkansas Department of Correction numbers. In addition, there are 1,634 inmates held in county jails across the state while they wait for beds to open up in the state’s prison system. Barbee said that “2015 is shaping up to be higher than 2014 for admissions.”
In June, JFA Associates — a nonprofit research institute that evaluates state and federal correction systems across the nation — released a report to the Arkansas Board of Corrections that projected the state’s prison population would increase to as high as 25,671 by 2025.
The number of state inmates and prisoners held in county jails while waiting for beds climbed from 13,470 in 2004 to 17,850 in 2014.
The state’s number of parolees grew by 59 percent over 10 years, going from 13,928 in 2004 to 22,161 in 2014.
If that growth is not stymied, Barbee warned the legislators, the state would need to spend about $1.3 billion to accommodate construction for 10,000 more prisoners and to house inmates in county jails while new prisons are built.
The data-driven Justice Reinvestment Initiative engages groups “across the spectrum,” Barbee said, adding that the organization will seek out collaboration with state and local judiciaries, law enforcement agencies and groups such as the Arkansas Sheriff’s Association, among numerous other entities.
“We are going to look at every misdemeanor arrest in the state of Arkansas,” Barbee said.
The group has been collecting data from the state’s prison and community correction systems, as well as from judicial districts and state crime statistics.
“We are still very much on the front end of the project,” Barbee said, adding that the next update with the task force will likely be in February.
Recommendations from the organization for policy changes are expected to be delivered in fall 2016.
Task Force Co-Chairman state Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson, a Little Rock Republican, said it is clear that the current approach is not working, given the state’s violent crime and property crime rates.
“We need to improve our public safety, and we need to do it in an efficient and evidence-based way,” he said. “That’s exactly what this new initiative is designed to do.”

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Ok here's the last of the Generations series. I drew and inked this on paper and then colored it digitally. I was in a rush to get this done and move onto the next pieces so I couldn't spend as much time on the border as I would have liked. But overall I'm very pleased with how this piece turned out. I think this is my favorite piece of the six.
This piece was based on Greek mythology about Jason and the Argonauts. This is their ship saling to the island with the Golden Fleece.
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According to a report prepared by the Delhi Defence Review (DDR), Russian Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23 twin-barreled 23 mm autocannon gun which is locally manufactured by Ordnance Factories Board in India will be going through integration trials onboard LSP-7 LCA-Tejas Mk1 aircraft from early 2020 after gap of 5 years of the first initial ground trials, which were carried out in Nashik in 2015.
DDR reports say that apparently due to lack of ammunition of the gun. trials onboard aircraft was held up which now has been procured by the ADA but other reports had hinted that IAF and ADA had jointly agreed to keep certification of GSh-23 autocannon gun out of the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) phase due to time consuming flight trials which need to be carried out for its certification.
Old idrw.org report that said Gun trials were aborted in 2015 due to other priorities in the program which were much more significant and also due to initial estimation by the ADA and IAF Team that it will require nearly two years for the completion of the Gun trial certification due to trial by error method usually associated with onboard guns certification in all fighter programs.
GSh-23 autocannon gun was introduced to IAF with the induction of second-generation Mig-21 and Mig-23 Interceptor from the early ’70s. It was also found on Mi-24 Hind Gunship Helicopters which has served with Indian Air Force. GSh-23 autocannon gun which is manufactured locally in India by OFB is a reliable weapons system that has proved its mettle over the years and many old technicians of the Gun have been roped in to fix any teething issues with the aircraft which may crop up when the gun trials begin next year.
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They are the most southern of the Athabaskan-speaking aboriginal peoples in British Columbia, the Tsilhqotin were part of an extensive trade network, trading salmon from the coast of BC to Cree people territories to the East. This became the peoples major source for European goods.
The Colony of British Columbia is created.
Gold is discovered in the Cariboo. Alfred Waddington signs an agreement with the Colony of British Columbia to build a toll road to the Cariboo. The steamer ship Enterprise reaches Bute Inlet with 91 road builders and 19 mules. Waddington and 70 men return from Bute Inlet where they have built 37 kilometres of trail, including 66 bridges.
Frederick Seymour arrives in New Westminster as B. Ferry attendant Tim Smith is killed. Three wounded survivors arrive at Bute Inlet townsite.
The gunboat Forward is dispatched for Bute Inlet, with 28 special constables and Waddington. Farmer William Manning is killed at his Puntzi Lake homestead. Seymour sends William Cox, 65 men and 37 horses to hunt for killers of the road crew and Manning.
The trial of Klatsassin and the eight others takes place. Klatsassin and four others are hanged before an audience of at Quesnellemouth, now Quesnel, B. Trial of Lutas and Ahan lasts three hours.
Ahan is executed in New Westminster. Canadian Heritage and University of Victoria.Chilcotin War topic. The Chilcotin War, the Chilcotin Uprising or the Bute Inlet Massacre was a confrontation in between members of the Tsilhqot'in (Chilcotin) people in British Columbia and white road construction workers.
Why did B.C. martyr the “Chilcotin Chiefs” in /65?
It is hard to see how the Chilcotin War and hanging the “Chilcotin Chiefs,” lawfully brought about any legal or constitutional change to the locus of legitimate sovereign authority in Tsilhqot’in territory. Or created, for Tsilhqot’in citizens, any new moral, legal or.
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One of those raiders was the future. events the Chilcotin War; others call it the Bute Inlet Massacre. Some say that it was the only actual war waged between First Nations people and European colonizers. The "Chilcotin Uprising" was a disturbance which broke out in April of when a group of Chilcotin Indians massacred fourteen workmen on a trail being built from Bute Inlet to the interior of British Columbia.

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Digital IO - CURRERA voltage logic¶
- Digital IO - CURRERA voltage logic
- Digital Outputs (GPO1-4)
- Digital Inputs (GPI1-4)
- Example of usage
All Digital Inputs and Outputs are located on System Port.
Digital Outputs (GPO1-4)¶
Isolated sourcing outputs, high side switched.
Each Digital OUTPUT has an high side switch with common voltage source (Digital Output VCC (DO VCC)) for all four Digital OUTPUT signals.
A power source 7-42V must be provided to GPO VCC.
When a Digital OUTPUT signal is ON, Digital OUTPUT is closed to DO_GND.
When a Digital OUTPUT signal is OFF, Digital OUTPUT is floating.
Connecting devices to CURRERA¶
The exact connection between CURRERA R, the external device and its power source depends on the type of external device.
- NPN-compatible device: All devices with an input that is enabled when it is grounded. A NPN-compatible PLC device does not provide power for the connected device (sinking input).
- PNP-compatible device: all forms of external devices that are programmable logic controllers with PNP transistor types. A PNP-compatible device has an input that is enabled when it receives a voltage (sourcing input).
- Transistor-transistor logic (TTL): These devices expect the connected device to provide the necessary voltage. For this purpose Digital Outputs +5V source, connected to pull-up resistors on Digital OUTPUT pins, can be used.
- Inductive load: This category includes all devices that have an inductor wiring, such as small motors or relays. This type of devices requires requires external electronic and must not be connected directly to GPO
Connecting Digital OUTPUT to a NPN-compatible device¶
To connect CURRERA to a NPN- compatible device, connect device ground to Digital Output GND.
The Digital OUTPUT signal must be connected to the device's sourcing input.
Pull down resistor need to be placed between device input and ground to provide proper operation.
The value of resistor may be sufficient for used load, however it must not be smaller than R = Vcc/1A. Otherwise high side switch may be damaged.
The logic will be inverted.
Connecting Digital OUTPUT to a PNP-compatible device¶
This type of device may be connected directly without any additional components.
Care must be taken only with consumption of device inputs.
It must not exceed 1A.
Connecting Digital OUTPUT to a TTL device¶
To connect CURRERA to a TTL device you need to connect the external resistor divider between a Digital OUTPUT signal and device inputs.
Resistor values may be R1 = (Vcc-5V)/5V * R2.
For example for Vcc = 12V it could be R1=4.7kOhm, R2 = 3.3kOhm.
Connecting Digital OUTPUT to an inductive load¶
Do not connect inductive load directly to CURRERA Digital OUTPUT.
Transistor have to be used to prevent damage of output.
See image below for proper connection.
Rp resistor can be connected to Digital Outputs +5V source to provide necessary bias current for transistor.
You should also use external diode to protect transistor from over voltage while disconnecting inductive load.
Long wires can behave like inductive load.
!! Beware that only 1A can Digital Output source. Other wise Digital OUTPUTs may be damaged !!
Digital Inputs (GPI1-4)¶
Comply with IEC 61131 - 2
LOGIC 0 I<0.5mA (U<5V)
LOGIC 1 I>5mA (U>11V)
I in - 12mA
U in - 24V
Example of usage¶
To calculate appropriate serial resistor you can use following equation:
R = (Vsource - Vd)/Id
Where Vsource is Voltage of used source.
Vd is forward voltage of used LED. (For red diode it may be about 1.3V)
Id is desired current trough LED.
Connecting Button to Digital Input¶
To use button you need to connect button between voltage source 7-42V and Digital INPUT.
You need also connect Digital Input GND to ground of used voltage source.
Connecting Button to Digital Input with debounce¶
Most buttons generate voltage spikes when depressed or released.
To overcome this problem, there is need to add debouncing circuit as on the following scheme.
Or setup internal debounce for CURRERA inputs.


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Conduct Disorder (CD) is a serious behavioral and emotional disorder that can occur in children and adolescents. It is characterized by a persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated. Children with CD often exhibit a range of antisocial behaviors.
Symptoms of Conduct Disorder
The symptoms of CD can vary in severity and include:
- Aggressive Behavior: Towards people and animals, including bullying, physical fights, use of weapons, cruelty to animals or people.
- Destructive Behavior: Deliberate destruction of property, arson.
- Deceitfulness or Theft: Lying, breaking and entering, shoplifting, or other forms of deceit.
- Serious Violations of Rules: Staying out at night despite parental prohibitions, truancy from school, running away from home.
Causes and Risk Factors
The exact cause of CD is unknown, but a combination of genetic, environmental, psychological, and social factors is believed to contribute:
- Family History: A higher incidence if there is family history of mental health disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or personality disorders.
- Brain Development: Abnormalities in the frontal lobe of the brain, which is involved in impulse control and judgment.
- Environmental Factors: Such as child abuse or neglect, harsh discipline, unstable family life, and association with a delinquent peer group.
- Psychiatric Problems: Children with ADHD, learning problems, and certain mood disorders are at increased risk.
- Comprehensive Evaluation: Involves a detailed clinical interview and assessment by a psychiatrist, psychologist, or pediatrician.
- Criteria from DSM-5: Diagnosis is based on the criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
- Ruling Out Other Disorders: It’s important to differentiate CD from other disorders like Oppositional Defiant Disorder or ADHD.
- Behavioral Therapy: Including individual therapy and group therapy to develop social skills, problem-solving skills, and anger management skills.
- Family Therapy: To improve family communication and relationships.
- Parental Training: To help parents manage their child’s behavior effectively.
- Medication: While there is no specific medication for CD, medications may be used for coexisting conditions like ADHD or depression.
- Consistent Discipline: Clear rules and consistent consequences for breaking them.
- Positive Reinforcement: Recognizing and rewarding acceptable behavior.
- School-Based Programs: Support within the school setting for behavior and academic challenges.
- Community-Based Programs: Including involvement with supportive community activities and mentoring programs.
- The prognosis for children with CD varies and can be quite serious, especially if left untreated.
- Children with CD are at a higher risk for problems in adulthood, including antisocial personality disorder and criminal behavior.
Importance of Early Intervention
Early detection and intervention are crucial in managing CD. It can help prevent the escalation of antisocial behavior and support the child’s development into a functional adult. Multi-faceted treatment approaches that involve the child, family, school, and community are often the most effective. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to seek professional help if they observe symptoms of CD in their child.

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Manchester United defender Rafael is being eyed by Turkish giants Galatasaray ahead of a potential summer move.
Read the latest Arsenal transfer gossip!
Arsenal Cech: French giants attempt to scupper Man United transfer target’s Emirates move with £39m deal
(Image) Arsenal legend Thierry Henry in attendance as club unveil new home kit for 2015/16 season
Turkish sports paper AMK [via Goal] report that the domestic heavyweights have made the Brazil right-back a top priority this summer.
Gala have made the acquisition of a new right-sided full-back one of their key ambitions this summer, with Cote d’Ivoire Emmanuel Eboue having already left the club. The ex-Arsenal man has been heavily linked with a move back to the England, according to the Sunday People [via the Mirror], with the likes of Burnley, Queens Park Rangers and Leicester City all linked to his signature.
Tarik Camdal struggled to settle at the Turk Telekom Arena following his move from Eskisehirspor in 2014, and after a series of disappointing performances last term, does not look like a long-term solution for Hamza Hamzaoglu’s side.
Should Camdal join Eboue in the departure lounge, Sabri Sarioglu will remain the club’s only player for this position—making the addition of Rafael a necessity.
The 24-year-old endured a tough campaign with United last season after falling out of favour with Louis van Gaal. He made only 10 appearances in the Premier League, with only six of them as starts.
Beyond that, he only featured once—a sole outing in the FA Cup.
United continue to be linked with Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne, whose arrival would surely confirm the end for Rafael [ESPN].
Galatasaray have several Brazilians on their books. Alex Telles and Felipe Melo are currently on the playing staff, while national-team legend Claudio Taffarel is the club’s goalkeeping coach.
Like United, Cim Bom will be competing in the Champions League next season, having won their 20th Turkish title this term.


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Chrysler Launches Customer Experience Initiative Programme For Dealers
Customer satisfaction is something all carmakers strive to achieve. The way each one chooses to improve and thus gain customer loyalty as well as a good reputation, differs among them.
In 2009, when the US automotive industry was in turmoil, the Chrysler Group initiated the Dealer Standards program.
It was Chrysler’s way to make dealers improve their facilities and their customer satisfaction index. Large dealerships could be awarded as much as US$200,000 per quarter if they met the Pentastar’s standards, and receive penalties for failing to do so.
In December of 2011, Jeep, Ram and Dodge finished in three of the bottom four places in J.D. Power and Associates Sales Satisfaction Index study while the Chrysler brand was ninth amongst 19 mass-market brands. Clearly, something had to be done.
On January 1, Chrysler suspended the program. More than half a year later, it announced recently that it is putting in effect the Customer Experience Initiative, which eliminates incentives and penalties. From now on, says the company, dealers will live or die by the sales they make, not factory checks. “If you perform at a higher level based on customer experience, your percentage of loyalty will grow, your percentage of service retention will grow”, Mark Engelsdorfer, Chrysler’s director of market representation, told Autonews. “With that, there will come a pretty substantial growth in your operating profit.”
The Customer Experience Initiative doesn’t do away with all former aspects of the brand’s relationship with its dealers. Customer satisfaction and complying to Chrysler’s standards, as well as gathering information through (heavily revised) mystery shopping as well as client contact by e-mail and phone surveys will continue to be implemented.
Peter Grady said that it’s the dealers’ responsibility to monitor their performance: “If I sell you a vehicle and you’re treated well, you’ll become an advocate for me, and you’ll tell other people that I’m a great dealer and this is great product,” he said. “The same thing happens on service.”
Grady adds that when the Dealers Standards program was implemented three years ago, only half of the group’s dealerships were profitable. This percentage has reached 90 percent, enabling them to invest in their business.
The new initiative was not forced on the dealers by the brand, as one would expect. It was instead compiled by a subcommittee of the Chrysler National Dealer Council. “The last program was all them”, said the council’s chairman and suburban Philadelphia dealer David Kelleher who noted, “This one was all built by the dealers.”
Committee member Sid DeBoer, executive chairman of Lithia Motors Inc. which owns 25 Chrysler Group stores in 10 states, added: “We have the same goal, the dealers and Chrysler. We want them raving about our products, and we want them raving about their experience in our dealership. There’s less penalties to it, and it’s getting us more focused on the right things.”
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veckymksc: I want to make a puzzle with my picture, where can I get the shape or free software for making it?
I want to make a present for my boyfriend, and I want to make a puzzle using one of ours pictures, but I don’t now how to split picture on puzzle pieces. The thing is I want to make the puzzle on my PC, and then to print it and cut pieces, so he can put the piecs together and make a whole picture.
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The reason why we started this annual campaign is because we are so inspired by fellow healthcare professionals. As an occupational therapy/physical therapy team, we have so much admiration for people in this industry. Healthcare workers are special- we are selfless, courageous, caring, resilient, bright, and altruistic.
We want to dedicate this 50 Inspiring Healthcare Professionals Campaign to each and every healthcare professional out there. In an overwhelming sea of hopelessness and fear that swept over the entire world, healthcare professionals around the world continued to show up to work and save lives while putting their own lives at risk.
This pandemic has taken the lives of many healthcare professionals treating patients with COVID-19. We know there are hundreds and thousands of healthcare professionals that have made their voices heard through social media and in their communities, showing the world the surreal conditions they have had to work in with the life-and-death decisions they’ve been faced with. Some people were able to make the transition to telehealth and telemedicine, but not everyone was able to do so.
We know just as many healthcare professionals that work in specialty areas and in various settings that have been furloughed or have completely lost their jobs. Front-lines and side-lines through this battle against COVID-19, we see you. You are doing your part. We know the devastation and chaos that has ensued and touched just about every healthcare professional’s life. Whatever your role is, you matter.
This process has revealed ugly, unfortunate truths about our US healthcare system. We have been following the campaigns= #PatientsOverProfits, #PhysicianBurnoutCrisis, #GetMePPE, #N95orBUST, and so many more. We’d like to thank each and every healthcare worker for advocating for what is right, even if it meant walking out of your job. You entered healthcare to care for others and save lives, but not at the cost of losing your own life. We know the importance of not staying silent and standing up against injustice, which was the catalyst that inspired us to start Joy Energy Time in the first place.
We take this opportunity to acknowledge the healthcare professionals that have lost their lives. We also take this opportunity to appreciate the healthcare community- you are amazing and the world can never thank you enough.
Hundreds of front-line healthcare workers throughout the world have lost their lives to COVID-19. Medscape wants to make sure they are not forgotten.
The following physicians and nurses were some of the first healthcare workers to die in the country and in their regions.
Dr. Frank Garbin was the first emergency physician in the US to die from COVID-19.
Nurse Judy Wilson-Griffin was first COVID-19 death in St. Louis region.
Kious Kelly was the first known New York City nurse to die of COVID-19.
Dr. Alex Hsu was the first medical professional to die from COVID-19 in South Florida.
Images come from the following Instagram accounts of healthcare workers on the front-lines:
@themaddiward | @whitecoatdreams | Nicole Tampa General Hospital via @shesinscrubs | @henryfordhealthsystem | @franrossmd | @lemondefr | @Shacasoph_ via @instagramfrans | @chef_uu | @thegowergincompany | @nurseinhijab | @revista_nit | @tara.hux | @the.tall.blonde.traveler | @daniellebelardomd | @doctoranddancer | @staybrooke | @nurse.tami | @missy.inthecity | @alwayskristin | @onlyindoctorambersworld | @alessiabonari_ | @nikki_md_ | @sydvic1ous | @jd.moda
We would like to give the spotlight to a few healthcare professionals and public healthcare figures for their efforts in providing public health education, advocating for science-based initiatives, speaking out against unjust working conditions, and spreading light and humor in dark times. We know there are so many more healthcare professionals doing this incredible work, and we appreciate all of you!


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Jay Jerrier has a few friends and they all want to have their hand at making a pizza in his now famous kitchen. Starting tonight with chef Brian Luscher from The Grape, who seems to have an incredible pizza obsession (that’s a good thing), we will find a whole host of chefs making pies in Cane Rosso’s red-hot Italian pizza oven.
Here is the list of chefs that will follow. It’s a pretty fair list. Anxious to see what Fearing has up his sleeve.

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In this study, we merged methods from machine learning and human neuroimaging to causally test the role of self-induced affect states in biasing the affective perception of subsequent image stimuli. To test this causal relationship, we developed a novel paradigm in which (n=40) healthy adult participants observed multivariate neural decodings of their real-time functional magnetic resonance image (rtfMRI) responses as feedback to guide explicit regulation of their brain (and corollary affect processing) state towards a positive valence goal state. By this method, individual differences in affect regulation ability were controlled. Attaining this brain-affect goal state triggered the presentation of pseudo-randomly selected affectively congruent (positive valence) or incongruent (negative valence) image stimuli drawn from the International Affective Picture Set. Separately, subjects passively viewed randomly triggered positively and negatively valenced image stimuli during fMRI acquisition. Multivariate neural decodings of the affect processing induced by these stimuli were modeled using the task trial type (state- versus randomly-triggered) as the fixed-effect of a general linear mixed effects model. Random effects were modeled subject-wise. We found that self-induction of a positive affective valence state significantly positively biased the perceived valence of subsequent stimuli. As a manipulation check, we validated affective state induction achieved by the image stimuli using independent psychophysiological response measures of hedonic valence and autonomic arousal. We also validated the predictive fidelity of the trained neural decoding models for brain states induced by an out-of-sample set of image stimuli. Beyond its contribution to our understanding of the neural mechanisms that bias affect processing, this work demonstrated the viability of novel experimental paradigms triggered by pre-defined affective cognitive states. This line of individual differences experimentation potentially provides scientists with a valuable tool for causal exploration of the roles and identities of intrinsic cognitive processing mechanisms that shape our perceptual processing of sensory stimuli.
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Asylum seekers in Greece have had to leave their apartments and move back into refugee camps. Athens says that standards in the camps are high, but migration experts say it is an attempt to deter others.
Rana is 20 years of age and lives in a refugee camp somewhere in mainland Greece. She does not want to give her real name or her exact location as she fears the negative impact it could have on her asylum application.
Rana and her family fled Afghanistan in 2018 and travelled to Greece via Turkey. Her father has a heart condition, and her brother suffers from epilepsy, which means the family of five is considered particularly vulnerable and was able to claim an apartment as part of the Emergency Support to Integration and Accommodation (ESTIA) program.
This program, which is funded by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and the European Union, was set up in 2015 to fund urban accommodation for the most vulnerable asylum seekers. The hope was it would facilitate their integration into the host society.
Greek government ended ESTIA program
In December 2022, the Greek government phased out the ESTIA program, which meant that Rana and her family had to move back into a refugee camp.
"I used to go to school in Greece with my sister," she told DW, her eyes repeatedly filling with tears. "When we arrived at the camp, we were told there was no space for us at the school there." They were told they could go to school in the next town. But the school was so far away from the camp that, with a heavy heart, they decided against it.
Living in an empty container
The family had to leave behind the life it had built for itself in the city. "When we arrived at the camp, our container was completely empty. There weren't even any mattresses," recalled Rana. The family slept on the floor for two days and then went back to their old apartment in the city to get the mattresses.
That was two months ago. To this day, their names are not on the list of those entitled to get meals. "They give us whatever is left over when everyone else in the camp has been given their food," said Rana. In the meantime, they have got their own cooker and can now prepare their own meals.
Changed situation in Afghanistan
The family's asylum application has already been rejected twice. But that was before the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in August 2021. Since then, there has been no more talk of Afghanistan being a safe country of origin.
Now the family is waiting for the Greek authorities to review its application. Because both Brussels and Athens consider Turkey to be a safe third country, Rana is afraid the family's asylum application will once again be rejected, and the family could be sent to Turkey.
Huge psychological strain on migrants
The endless wait and uncertainty are an immense psychological burden on migrants. The basic idea behind the ESTIA program was to create dignified living conditions within society in order to ease people's suffering. Initially, the intention was that about 20,000 places would be provided.
In February 2022, the Greek government announced that ESTIA would be terminated by the end of the year. The Greek Migration Ministry says that at that time, 12,648 people were in apartments provided by ESTIA and since then, many of them have been told whether they have been granted asylum or not.
In response to an inquiry by DW, the ministry said that ultimately, less than 500 people have had to leave their apartments because nobody had been admitted to the program in recent months.
Experts feel isolation is being used as a deterrent
Lawyer Christina Svana considers the termination of the ESTIA program a mistake and points to the fact that many asylum seekers are still in need. Svana works for FENIX, an NGO that helps refugees by providing them with legal assistance and advice.
Since Athens announced it was winding down the ESTIA program, she has been inundated with calls from desperate clients: "We've seen how tough the implementation of this decision was. In many cases, they only gave people one or two days' notice that they had to leave." This, she says, was very difficult for the people involved because many of them had already settled in.
Svana sees the termination of the ESTIA program as part of the government's policy of deterring asylum seekers: "Ever since the government came to power in 2019, we have seen a dramatic decline in the benefits for or the rights of refugees. Enclosed centers have been built on the islands and walled camps that are under surveillance on the mainland." She says that the Greek state is determined to keep refugees apart from the rest of society.
Was the decision to end ESTIA political?
Svana's colleague Ines Avelas, head of Advocacy and Strategy at FENIX, feels the termination of the ESTIA program is politically motivated.
Avelas says the head of the EU Task Force Migration Management in Brussels, told FENIX in writing that the Greek authorities had decided to phase out the project because of the "significant drop in arrivals and the reduced utilization of capacity in the reception centers," and that funding from the EU's Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) was guaranteed until 2027.
"As far as we can tell," she said, "the end of the program was a decision of the Greek government and there was no budgetary reason for it."
Greek government: 'No further means available'
The Greek government rejects this claim. The Migration Ministry told DW that while the ESTIA program could be financed through the AMIF Fund, "no further means had been made available."
In response to an inquiry by DW, the European Commission said: "Ultimately, it is a choice of Greece how to offer reception and how to use the funding put at its disposal within the legal base obligations of the EU Directives and Regulations."
Only asylum seekers affected
The Migration Ministry said in a written statement that those affected by the phasing out of ESTIA had been given an alternative in residential facilities "that are fully in line with international and European legal requirements" and these facilities offered residents "safety, food and appropriate living conditions."
The ministry also said the only people affected were those who were still in the asylum process. According to the ministry, "most asylum seekers were notified of the outcome of their asylum application before the end of the program. In the event of a negative outcome, they were deported; in the event of a positive outcome, they were offered accommodation and financial assistance through the HELIOS integration program."
HELIOS is a program for people who have already been granted asylum in Greece. It is also funded by the EU. Lefteris Papagiannakis of the NGO Greek Council for Refugees, says the HELIOS program is good in that it provides one year's support for those seeking a job and accommodation. "The problem is that you have to have accommodation to get into the program in the first place," he said, adding that things get difficult when assistance ends after a year.
Papagiannakis points out that many people who have been granted asylum have ended up on the streets or had to return to the refugee camps. He doubts Greece is serious about integration: "This government is hostile to refugees and migrants," he added.
This article was originally published in German.
Author: Florian Schmitz
First published: February 7, 2023
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Our next concert sees The Southern Highlands Concert Band in an adventuresome mood as we search the far corners of the world for musical inspiration. The program consists of music that is associated with various towns, cities and countries across several continents. Some pieces are traditional, but many more are contemporary with featured Vocal and Instrumental soloists. Collectively they constitute the eclectic mix that has become a trademark of the band. So dust off your passport, order your tickets and come
"Around the World with The Southern Highlands Concert Band".
Tickets $20 and Children/Students (under 18) $5


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[….] Speaking during an open mic at the end of the program, Ilona Gersh, Socialist Workers Party candidate for Chicago mayor, started from a working-class perspective.
“Birth rates are down, suicide and drug addiction are increasing, young adults are forced to live with their parents for an extended time,” Gersh said. “We need a union-led fight for jobs — with wages and conditions that allow workers to support a family. We need to fight for child care, health care, cost-of-living raises. And for access to contraceptives and safe, legal abortion when needed.
“Working people are beginning to use their unions to fight for these things. We need to build a labor party, based on our unions. Not look to the Democrats and Republicans, the capitalist parties that have gotten us to this point,” she said.
These were some of the questions SWP members and supporters discussed and debated throughout the day.
“I don’t agree with looking to the courts to advance our interests,” Gersh told Claire, a volunteer handing out flyers urging participants to vote in the upcoming state Supreme Court election. “The Roe v. Wade ruling was the Supreme Court acting as a legislative body. Dobbs was good, because it put the issue back to the states and the people. We need to take advantage of that and debate the issue to win a majority. What we need is a fight to repeal the 1849 law.”
“I think of the court election as a stopgap measure,” responded Claire, who didn’t want to give her last name. “Getting a different balance on the court can block the law. I agree the Democratic Party has failed us, but I’m scared for women’s lives right now.” They left it at that, and each continued talking to other participants.
As the march gathered, Gersh spoke with nursing students Jessica Forsgren and Ashley Morgan. “The biggest obstacle we have is people are so divided between Democrats and Republicans,” Forsgren said.
“What’s at the root of sharpening conflicts today is actually the divide between the capitalist class and the working class,” Gersh said, “as the bosses and their government make us pay for their crisis.”
“Well, it’s a big step to reach that understanding,” said Forsgren….
Road to women’s emancipation debated at US women’s marches – The Militant


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Despite a wind chill temperature of minus 35 degrees F., people ventured to downtown New Ulm Saturday afternoon. A dangerously cold wind chill warning remains in effect until 9 a.m. Jan. 1, according to the National Weather Service. Dangerously cold wind chills can cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin in central and southern Minnesota. People are reminded to cover exposed skin and dress in layers when outside. If traveling, make sure you have warm clothes in your car, plenty of gas and that someone knows your travel plans.


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Author has written 69 stories for Third Watch, Stargate: SG-1, CSI: New York, ER, Stargate: Atlantis, Friends, Supernatural, Misc. Tv Shows, Doctor Who, Stargate: Universe, Eleventh Hour, Sanctuary, Law and Order: SVU, Big Bang Theory, Gargoyles, Harry Potter, Castle, Once Upon a Time, and Game of Thrones.
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Kia Ora, my name is Demelza, and welcome to my profile!
As everyone knows, I have ships in all kinds of fandoms, and I thought it was time I revised my list with some new shows and new ships!!
CSI New York : Danny/Lindsay, Jo/Mac
Doctor Who : Ten/Donna, Twelve/Clara
Eleventh Hour : Rachel/Jacob
Game of Thrones : Sansa/Tyrion
Gargoyles : Elisa/Matt, Goliath/Elisa
Once Upon A Time Belle/Rumpelstiltskin, Belle/Hook
Stargate SG1 : Sam/Cam, Daniel/Sam, Sam/Teal'c, Vala/Teal'c
Supernatural : Dean/Jess, Dean/Castiel, Dean/Bela, Sam/Bela
The X-Files : Scully/Doggett, Doggett/Reyes, Mulder/Scully
Third Watch : Bosco/Faith, Mikey/Kelly (oc), Alex/Gusler, Carlos/Alex, Bosco/Chris (oc)
Movies / Mini-Series
Taken : Charlie/Lisa
Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters : Gretel/Edward
Terminator Salvation : Blair/Marcus
V for Vendetta : V/Evey
Harry Potter by JK Rowling : Ron/Hermione, Draco/Hermione
Queen of the Orcs trilogy by Morgan Howell : Dar/Sevren
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Since becoming a Top Chef SA finalist in 2016, Chef Ayabonga Gope, also known as The Cook Dude, has gone from strength to strength in his solo journey as a private chef. From learning how to cook rice at the age of 5 in his home in Khayelitsha to a career preparing fine-dining meals for high-profile guests across the country, Chef Aya’s story is one of passion, hard work and determination.
Tell us a bit about yourself and where your journey with food started.
I am a Kasi boy and grew up with my mom in Khayelitsha. I started cooking when I was 5 years old and the first-ever ingredient I learnt to prepare was rice. Growing up, my mom would only get home late and still have to cook food for us from scratch. This meal was usually gravy with either pilchard or eggs, and rice. By teaching me how to make rice, I could get dinner started sooner so I didn’t have to wait too long to eat or rely on bread as my meal every night. This was the start of my journey with food and is actually still one of my fondest food memories.
Further down the line, when completing my matric year, I wasn’t quite sure what my next step was going to be. My mother suggested cheffing considering I’d always enjoyed working in the kitchen and being around food. I laughed at her initially because I didn’t know anything about cheffing or that it could be recognised as a serious career. Growing up in a township, there would be people wearing chef jackets on street corners selling vetkoek and sometimes people would even wear tucked-in chef jackets at groove! To cut a long story short, I decided to give it a go and I’ve never looked back.
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How would you describe your cooking style?
There’s always a piece of home in every dish I make. Whether I’m cooking Italian, Mexican or Asian cuisine, my dishes are rooted in Africa and you’ll always be able to pick up the distinct flavours and warmth.
What drew you toward fine dining?
Honestly, I think it was just my drive to be better. I’ve only ever been exposed to a couple of family restaurants and catering groups, no fine-dining restaurants, so it still surprises me to hear that my food is considered fine dining! I’ve always known my craft to be taken as a bit of a joke, so for the longest time, people didn’t actually know I was a chef until I appeared on TopChefSA. Cooking has always been my happy space, so I made sure that I kept my passion alive, worked hard and continued to be better, just for myself. This drive led me to increasingly refined dishes…or maybe I just like the finer things in life!
You treat the plate like a canvas and create food that resembles modern art. Where do you get your inspiration for your dishes and creations?
It comes from a love of beautiful things. I don’t actively practice plating; it’s rather something that comes to me when the plate and food are both in front of me. I’ve always worked well under pressure, especially when there’s no room for error, so I think my plating is a strong reflection of my journey as a chef.
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What made you decide to become a private chef?
It was a certain feeling, one that I did not enjoy at all. I had worked in a hotel, catering company, events company and restaurant. Although I loved my job, every time I was at work I’d feel like I was meant for more in life, not just to face the four walls and keep doing what I’m told to do behind the scenes. I actually started searching on the internet ‘How do you know if you love something or are passionate about it’. At one point, part of me wanted to give up completely. It took me 3 years to eventually resign from my job and venture into private cheffing, despite being told that I wouldn’t crack it in Cape Town. It wasn’t easy and I struggled a lot, but if I hadn’t pushed through those first two years, I would never have made it to where I am today.
What is your favourite part about being a private chef?
There’s so much I love about private cheffing: the freedom of creating, being able to meet people from different walks of life, learning about different cultures and getting to cook in the most beautiful kitchens. I love the challenge to create dishes I’ve never imagined making or that I never even knew existed. But the best part is finally serving the different courses to my clients, hearing the stark sound of fork and knife hitting the plate and the “mmm mmm mm” hum from the clients that follows. That’s the moment when I know I did a good job.
Can you explain briefly what goes into an evening of private cheffing for readers that are interested in that part of the industry?
First things first, I meet the client and visit their kitchen. I literally open every single cupboard to quickly scan what tools they have for us to use – they usually have everything…sometimes more! From there, my team and I arrange things like groceries and extra equipment. While they unpack, I set up the dining table. Sometimes I bring my own plates in case I don’t like the client’s ones to make sure they complement the food well. My team and I start prepping and cooking 3 hours before service starts. During this time, the clients also want to chat and learn more about me and my journey. It’s important as a private chef to have a good energy and to let your personality shine since you’ve been welcomed into someone’s personal space.
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Do you have any advice or tips for success that you’d like to share with our readers?
We all want to be great and successful, but remember that validation can only go so far. Your gut will never lie to you but the next person might. If something makes sense to you, then go for it. If you fail and still believe that you need to do it, then pick yourself up and keep going. Work hard even when no one is watching because you’d be surprised how much of a student you are for your own life. YOU ARE CAPABLE!
Sweet or savoury
Your go-to meal in a pinch
Rice and pilchards
Your ultimate culinary destination
Your dream client
Someone you would love to have dinner with
A tool in the kitchen you cannot live without
My chef’s knife
To make a booking with Chef Aya, contact [email protected]
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Did you know that changes in your dental health can often accompany the many other changes that happen to your body when you are pregnant? It’s true! This is especially due to fluctuations in hormones. If you are wondering what to expect when it comes to changes in your oral health, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the following list.
Some of the ways your dental health may be affected are:
– Pregnancy Gingivitis: As many as half of all women develop what is called pregnancy gingivitis between the second and eighthmonthsh of pregnancy. This condition will often develop because hormones cause your gums to be more sensitive to plaque. Often, this condition goes away after childbirth. Making sure to follow the recommended oral health routine of brushing and flossing twice daily will help lower your risk of gum disease during pregnancy.
– Loosened Teeth: The higher levels of progesterone and estrogen present in your body during pregnancy can cause the ligaments and bones that keep your teeth in place to loosen.
– Enamel Damage and tooth decay due to Morning Sickness: Morning Sickness commonly accompanies pregnancy. Vomit contains stomach acid that can be very hard on your teeth. To avoid tooth enamel damage after vomiting, rinse your mouth out instead of brushing immediately. It is a good idea to either rinse your mouth out with water, diluted mouth rinse or a mixture of one cup of water and one tsp of baking soda. It is safe to brush your teeth about 30 minutes later.
As you can see, there are many ways your teeth and gums can be affected during pregnancy. Luckily, Dr. Michael S. Tseng, our dentist is here to help you stay in control of your oral health. If you have any questions or concerns call at 650-777-9195 to schedule an appointment at United Dental Group in Burlingame, California.

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Kaak warka is one of Tunisia’s flavorful halu arbi, traditional bite-size pastries often served at special occasions. Simple in appearance yet packed with flavor, kaak warka has long been my favorite of the halu arbi. So on a recent visit to Zaghouan, the unofficial capital of kaak warka, I was eager […]
Want to explore ancient Roman ruins, shop lively souks perfumed with spices, visit an iconic movie set, and ride a camel into the Sahara sunset — all within a day’s drive? Look no further than Tunisia. Its relatively small size, abundance of cultural and historical sites, natural beauty and friendly locals make it an ideal […]
The Magon Circuit is helping to put Tunisia’s wine region on the map for travelers seeking an itinerary that highlights history and culture. Here are 4 reasons to consider visiting a winery during your travels in Tunisia.
Learn About History in Tunisia’s Wine Region
Winemaking is an interesting part of Tunisia’s past. Nearly 2,500 years ago, the […]
If you’re the kind of traveler who likes to get off the beaten path to find hidden gems that are popular with locals but remain largely unknown to tourists, you should definitely make the hot springs of Korbous part of your Tunisia itinerary. Not far off the main highway that heads out of Tunis, but far […]
Food is an amazing way to connect with a culture. There is inevitably an exchange that takes place: Travelers discover tasty new foods for the first time, and those who cooked them are honored to see guests enjoy the cuisine so connected with their country. Tunisia, with its long history of Mediterranean culinary influences, […]
Saunas in Finland, bastus in Sweden, banyas in Russia, hammams in Tunisia. The names and methods are different, but the essentials are the same: Water, steam, and sweat. Hammams (translated as “Turkish baths” in English) play an important role in Tunisia’s past and present culture. They were introduced […]
I recently took a photo walk through Sfax’s old city. We think the richness of Tunisia’s culture and inviting people may be the greatest untapped resource for its tourism market.
Follow me through Sfax’s old medina and fresh fruit and fish markets!


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THE crowning of the 2020 Absa Cup champs may have been deferred to next year but the tournament sponsor Absa Bank Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting football development and inspiring sportspersons to achieve their optimum best.
In a statement issued to the media ABSA Bank Zambia Plc Head of Marketing and Corporate Relations, Mato Shimabale said the bank is exploring the option of having an expanded tournament next year after cancelling the 2020 edition due to the Corona Virus pandemic.
“As sponsors of the Absa Cup, we remain committed to sponsoring this tournament in line with our obligation to be a ‘Force for Good’ in the communities we operate.
“We are fully committed in supporting the growth of Zambian football and the talent that we have among the youth in line with the Bank’s purpose of bringing possibilities to life,” Shimabale said.
He said, because of the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic, ABSA Bank and FAZ came to an amicable decision to cancel the 2020 tournament.
“The cancellation based on the current health concerns and the decision has been made in the best interest of all stakeholders, particularly the players and team officials,” he said.
Shimabale hailed government, FAZ and SuperSport for their continued support and co-operation in working with the Bank during the sponsorship of the tournament which has existed for over ten years in Zambia.
Meanwhile, FAZ general secretary Adrian Kashala said the decision to push the ABSA Cup to next year was based on the prevailing health crisis in the country.
Kashala noted that FAZ is happy that Absa, who are the official African Banking Partner of the English Premier League, continue to commit to the development of Zambian football.
“While the cancellation of the tournament this year is disappointing to the football fans there was however no other way under the prevailing Covid-19 crisis that prescribes strict guidelines to stage matches. We look forward to a spectacular tournament next year,” Kashala said.


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Kids Animal Poetry Contest
The Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets and the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park recently announced winners in their second annual Kids Animal Poetry Contest in two age groups.
In the 5 - 7 age group: Lion by Remington Lambert was recognized. In the 8-10 age group: The Sleepy Bear by Abigail Manthey stood out.
Winners will receive a cash award and a broadside version of their poems.
About the poems our judge said:
About our judge:
Poetry is Carol Lee’s 911. She is a retired professor emerita of the University of Wisconsin, Parkside. She has been a librarian in a log cabin in the north woods, a volunteer EMT, but she has always been a poet. She has published poetry, literary analysis, and research in three countries. She also served as the advisor for the Native student organization, Sacred Circle, at UW-Parkside while teaching there.
The Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets and the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park thank all of the participants for entering this year and hope they will continue writing poetry and appreciating wildlife.
Remington is currently a kindergartener, at O.H. Schultz Elementary in Mishicot, WI. Remington loves to play football with his dad. He enjoys the outdoors and exploring with his two sisters, Alexis, Gracy and their three dogs. His nickname is Remy or Smiley because he loves to make people smile by telling jokes or giving genuine compliments. His favorite animals are the most powerful, lions, dinosaurs, bulls, sharks and buffalos.
Abigail Manthey, age 10 is, a very active girl who loves to play with barbies, calico critters, and use her imagination. She enjoys learning and her favorite subject is math. She currently is training to receive her black belt in Tae Kwon Do and is excited to start helping others.

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When people discuss organizing their home, they tend to spotlight the aesthetic benefits. “The house will look better without all this stuff lying out in the open.” They might also cite some vague, persisting annoyance at the state of an unorganized home: “It’s hard to think with all this mess around.”
But what exactly drives people to want an organized home? Surely, it can’t just be aesthetics; there must be some other underlying impulses that cause people to crave organization.
As it turns out, organizing your domestic space carries several hidden benefits, and this post sets out to explore a few of those advantages.
Spring may have come and gone, but it isn’t too late to declutter, clean, and implement new organizational systems. With the help of home organizing companies that help you sort through belongings and create easy-to-follow ordering systems, you can enjoy the following benefits.
Clutter is stressful. You don’t need a scientific explanation to verify that fact – most people know by feeling alone.
Still, some scientific context might be helpful here. The reason disorganization weighs so heavily on people’s stress signals has to do with the way the brain interacts with visual clutter. The more visual stimuli present in a space, the harder the brain works to process all the information. This overload of information translates to heightened stress.
Further, disorganization can negatively impact one’s self-image, engendering feelings of shame and helplessness. Between the overload of sensory information and the harmful effect of clutter on one’s self-image, disorganization can be a significant stressor.
Time And Money Savings
How much time have you spent looking for things that aren’t in their proper place? That time adds up. In an organized home, you start to reclaim that lost time. For instance, if you need a screwdriver or a spatula, an old gift receipt, or a copy of your marriage license, you know exactly where to look.
The organization also saves you money. How many times have you bought an item at the store only to realize, back at home, that you already own one? Part of getting organized is taking inventory of what you already own to save you from costly double-ups. But, that’s not all: Organizing can also save you money in other ways.
One of the ways people express self-image and self-regard is through their homes. You want guests to see a neat, clean home designed to express your personal tastes. Let’s call it “homeowner pride.”
Keeping an organized house is a foundational step toward creating precisely the kind of home you imagined. Starting from a place of organization, you can decorate more easily.
Writing for Psychology Today, clinical psychologist Alice Boyes draws a direct link between decluttering and improved self-confidence. Decluttering, she says, allows people to exercise their decision-making and problem-solving skills. It also begets a sense of accomplishment. How many times have you placed things in their proper place, then stood back, marveled at the organized state of your home, and felt a swell of positive self-satisfaction? That’s self-confidence.
To recap, keeping an organized home is about more than surface looks. It’s an effective way to relieve stress, boost confidence, express homeowner pride and save precious time and money.