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High-Risk Behaviors in Youth
Adolescence is full of changes and challenges, but also growth and opportunities. Teens are particularly susceptible to high-risk behaviors. Parents and other concerned adults need to be aware of these behaviors, the factors that increase their likelihood, and what can be done to abate or prevent those risks.
Maria Rosario T. de Guzman, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist
Lyndsey A. Pohlmeier, Extension Educator
- What Are Risk Behaviors?
- Types and Prevalence of High-Risk Behaviors
- Relationship Between Adolescence and High-Risk Behaviors
High-risk behaviors are those that can have adverse effects on the overall development and well-being of youth, or that might prevent them from future successes and development. This includes behaviors that cause immediate physical injury (e.g., fighting), as well as behaviors with cumulative negative effects (e.g., substance use). Risk behaviors also can affect youth by disrupting their normal development or preventing them from participating in typical experiences for their age group. For example, teen pregnancy can preclude youth from experiencing typical adolescent events such as graduating from school or from developing close friendships with peers.
High-risk behaviors can significantly impact the lives of youth and those around them. As such, it is essential that parents, educators, and other concerned adults become aware of the prevalence of these behaviors, the factors that increase their likelihood, and what can be done to abate or prevent those risks.
Several high-risk behaviors have been of particular interest to professionals because of their high prevalence in youth. Many of these behaviors cause a large number of teen deaths and injury and have negative impacts on broader society.
Driving-related risks. Among teens, many of the most self-injurious behaviors are related to driving. Obtaining a driver’s license is one of the most exciting milestones of the teen years, but unfortunately, car accidents are the leading cause of death in this age group. The risk of vehicular accidents tends to be highest for male teens and teen drivers who have just recently obtained their licenses. The risk of accidents also rises when teens are driving with other teens in the car.
Several factors increase driving-related injuries among youth. For example, the level of injury during a car accident and risk for death is greatly impacted by the use of seatbelts. Only 54 percent of youth nationwide report that they always wear seatbelts as passengers — the lowest rate of seatbelt use in all age groups. The Centers for Disease Control reports that in 2010, 56 percent of youth killed in vehicular accidents were not wearing seatbelts.
Being distracted while driving is another serious safety concern. Although many individuals are certain that they can multitask effectively, the risk of distracted driving is real. In 2010, distracted driving caused over 3,000 deaths and 416,000 injuries. Over 32 percent of teen drivers reported having texted or emailed while driving in the past 30 days. Among drivers ages 18-20 who were involved in a car accident that they survived, 11 percent reported that they were texting when they crashed their vehicles.
The combination of alcohol use and driving also contributes to deaths among teens from car crashes. About 8 percent of teens reported that in the past month, they had driven a vehicle after drinking. Approximately 24 percent admitted riding in a car after the driver had been drinking. The good news is that the prevalence of driving-related risk behaviors has steadily decreased over the last few years. Nonetheless, driving-related risk behaviors continue to be a serious problem during the teen years.
Fighting and aggression. Fighting and aggression make up another group of injurious behaviors. It is second to vehicular accidents as the leading cause of death among those 15 to 34 years of age. Nationally, almost four out of 10 (38 percent) teens reported having been involved in physical fighting over the last year, with males (41 percent) outnumbering females (24 percent) dramatically. Almost 17 percent of students reported having carried a weapon over the last 30 days, and 5 percent reported having carried a gun. Males (8.6 percent) outnumbered females (1.4 percent) significantly.
Suicide. Suicide currently is one of the highest risk behaviors among youth. Close to 16 percent (almost one out of every five) of youth reported having considered suicide within the past year and 13 percent actually made plans to carry it out. Among teens, 7.8 percent attempt suicide every year. Suicide, which causes 13 percent of deaths among 10- to 24-year-olds, is now the fourth leading cause of death in that age group after motor vehicle crashes (26 percent), injuries (17 percent), and homicide (16 percent).
Substance use is another group of behaviors that contribute to immediate as well as long-term damage. Drinking and drug use have been linked to motor vehicle accidents, fighting/violence, problematic relationships and social interactions, and various diseases. Drinking and cigarette smoking are among the most common in this group of behaviors. Because the legal drinking age in the United States is 21 and the legal smoking age is 18, smoking or drinking during the teen years is considered illicit. Over 38 percent of youth nationwide reported that they drank alcohol and 26 percent admitted to engaging in binge drinking (five or more drinks in a row) in the past month. Approximately 45 percent of teens have tried smoking and 18 percent reported having smoked in the past 30 days. One out of every 10 youth reported daily cigarette use. That is, they smoked at least one cigarette every day for the last 30 days. Like self-injurious behaviors, the prevalence of alcohol and cigarette use has either stayed steady or decreased over the last few years. Nonetheless, they continue to pose serious risks to adolescent health.
Illicit drug use is both a health and a public concern because of the obvious negative physical effects it has on users. Effects include, but are not limited to, brain damage and damage to major physical organs. It also has been linked to a host of other health-compromising behaviors such as risky driving, engagement in high-risk sexual behaviors, and violence. And because the brain is still developing during the teen years, risks for impairment are higher prior to adulthood. Recent estimates suggest that by age 13, a little over 8 percent of teens have tried marijuana. In a national survey by the Centers for Disease Control, 23 percent of 9th to 12th graders had used marijuana at least once in the 30 days prior to the survey.
In the United States, another growing concern is prescription drugs taken improperly or used without a doctor’s prescription. Approximately 20 percent of students in 9th to 12th grade reported taking prescription drugs without a doctor’s prescription. Examples of illicit prescription drugs include OxyContin®, Percocet®, and Adderall®.
In recent years, methamphetamine use has become a serious concern in the United States. The low cost of the drug and the ease at which many youth are able to access this substance have contributed significantly to its rapid spread. The serious, immediate, and long-term effects of methamphetamine have made it a top concern for many professionals and policy makers. Nationally, almost 4 percent of adolescents reported having tried or used methamphetamine.
Engagement in sexual behavior is another high-risk behavior for youth because of the potential physical (e.g., STDs or sexually transmitted diseases) and socioemotional risks they present. Youth may or may not be ready for the social and emotional implications of sexual activity, and many sexually active youth do not use safe sexual practices. Approximately 47 percent of youth nationwide reported having engaged in sexual intercourse, and 6 percent had their first encounter at or before the age of 13.
Among those who reported currently engaging in sex (i.e., 33 percent of youth who had sex in the past three months prior to the survey), only 60 percent reported that they or their partner used a condom during their last intercourse and only 18 percent reported using alternative methods of birth control. Unprotected sex exacerbates risks because of the potential for developing STDs and the potential for unwanted pregnancy. Approximately half of the 19 million new STD cases diagnosed per year are youth ages 15-19.
Teen pregnancy is both a possible effect of risky behaviors as well as a risk factor in itself. Most teen pregnancies (four out of five) are unintended. This high rate is worrisome because unintended pregnancies have increased risks for both the mother and the child. For example, girls and women who don’t intend to get pregnant might not be taking the appropriate care needed for optimal pregnancy health (e.g., taking folic acid, avoiding alcohol and drugs). Close to 60 percent of teen pregnancies result in births, 26 percent in abortions, and about 14 percent in miscarriages.
Teen pregnancy has been linked to higher rates of school drop out, as well as other socioemotional risks. Each year, 750,000 girls and young women ages 15-19 get pregnant in the U.S. There has been a slight decline in teen pregnancy rates in the last few years, which some scholars attribute to better use of contraception and more teens waiting longer before engaging in sexual activity. Nonetheless, this rate remains the highest among countries with developed economies. For example, teenage pregnancy rates in the United States are still twice as high as in Canada and Sweden.
In recent years, the rate of obesity in the U.S. has reached epidemic levels. Nationally, 13 percent of adolescents are considered obese and an additional 34.5 percent of youth ages 12-19 are overweight. For this reason, many professionals have started to consider behaviors leading to being overweight and obesity as risky. While the U.S. Department of Health recommends that those ages 6 to 17 engage in 60 minutes of physical activity daily, only three out of 10 high school students reported having done so for each of the seven days prior to when they were surveyed. Approximately 14 percent reported that they had not engaged in at least 60 minutes of physical activity on any of those seven days prior to the survey.
Although an increasing number of youth are overweight or obese, a large number of youth also are engaging in unhealthy dietary behaviors to lose weight. Among youth, 5 percent reported having taken diet pills, powders, or liquids without their doctor’s advice to lose weight or keep their weight down; 12 percent had not eaten for 24 or more hours; and 4 percent had purposely vomited or taken laxatives.
Adolescence is a time of rapid change. In a span of just a few years, teens transition dramatically in almost all realms of their lives. Physically, they grow in leaps and bounds and start to look like mature adults. Cognitively, their thinking becomes more sophisticated. Socially, they renegotiate relationships and develop the capacity to form deep, intimate relationships with others. At the same time, the roles that they occupy in society also change. Partly because teens start to look more mature, people surrounding them sometimes begin to treat them like adults — giving them mature responsibilities and adult expectations.
Although significant development occurs during the teen years, full maturity is by no means complete. Studies show that neurological development is not complete until the early 20s. Decision making and future-oriented thinking are not fully developed. Thus, while teens are entering into adult roles and might physically appear to be mature, they tend not to be fully equipped to deal with these new tasks and challenges. For this and various other reasons, the teen years can be an especially stressful and fragile time, making adolescents more susceptible to engaging in risky behaviors and less able to weigh their risks and benefits.
Scholars have identified several factors that predispose youth to risky behaviors. At the individual level, youth who have low self-esteem, negative peer groups, and low school engagement or educational aspirations are more likely to engage in risky behaviors. Familial factors include poor parent-child communication, low parental monitoring (e.g., parents are unaware of the youth’s whereabouts), and a lack of family support. Not surprisingly, when parents themselves engage in risky behaviors, teens also are more likely to do so. Extra-familial variables also play a role in the risk behaviors of youth. Youth who experience negative school climate, poor neighborhood quality, low socioeconomic status, and poor (or no) relationships with nonparental adults also are at more risk for negative behaviors.
Researchers suggest that despite the stereotype of adolescence as a period of “storm and stress”, teens actually tend to maintain close relationships with their families during these years. For many, what actually happens during adolescence is that relationships are renegotiated, rather than broken. This means that while changes occur in the relationship, most parents and teens continue to maintain a close relationship during these years. This renegotiation and transition in the parent-child relationship is only natural as the teen is growing up and having an increased capacity for reasoning, self-discipline, and independence. Thus, teens naturally seek more independence and freedom to do things on their own.
As parents start to experience this renegotiation, it is important to remember that the most important relationship in teens’ lives is the relationship they have with their parents. And even if conflict and resistance arise when parents show concern or try to discipline their teens, this is all part of the natural progression of relationships as their children grow.
Here are several strategies that parents might find helpful:
- Monitor. Even though teens might show a lot of independence and responsibility, it is still important for parents to monitor their children. This means that parents should make an effort to keep track of their children’s whereabouts, including the types of activities they engage in, where they are, who their friends are, and how they are doing in school. To the best that they can, parents should try to get to know the significant people in their children’s lives such as friends, boyfriends and girlfriends, teachers, coaches, and others.
Parental monitoring is linked to various measures of well-being for children and youth. Teens that are monitored are more likely to stay away from risky behaviors and are more likely to do better in school. Parents should clearly communicate their expectation to be kept abreast of their child’s whereabouts, although they can probably negotiate and discuss how this monitoring can actually take place. For example, teens might not want their parents calling them on their cell phones when they are out with their friends but they might be more willing to periodically call their parents to let them know where they are and that they are safe, or check in with their parents via text messaging.
- Clearly communicate expectations. Families differ in the values that they hold (e.g., different religious beliefs) and in their expectations for their children (e.g., to do chores or not). As teens cannot read their parents’ minds, it is important that parents clearly communicate their expectations in terms of behaviors and standards. Parents also need to be clear about what expectations are negotiable and what are non-negotiable. For example, a parent might decide that the amount of chores might be negotiable but that staying abreast of where their children go after school is non-negotiable. They need to communicate these expectations to their children and particularly emphasize the non-negotiable rules within the family.
- Focus on what is important. Adolescence is a time of identity seeking and experimentation of different roles. This can be irritating and bewildering to parents. But as painful as it may be to watch, the teenage years is a time when youth are trying on different personas. Parents should give their child room to experiment within limits. Parents should identify and communicate what is negotiable (e.g., trying on different “looks”) and non-negotiable (e.g., experimenting with substances). Parents should refrain from making a big fuss about issues that are minor, but still be clear and firm about the limits within which they would allow their teens to operate. Parents can save their concern and action for safety. Safety is a non-negotiable issue. Safety rules need to be stated clearly and enforced consistently. Example: Drinking is not acceptable. If you have a party here, no beer, wine, or hard liquor is allowed, and an adult must be present at any party you attend.
- Listen to your teen. The most important thing parents can do for their adolescents is to listen to them. Parents must recognize and respect the value of what they say. Too often parents dismiss or underestimate the significance of the pressure their children feel and the problems they face. Listening to teens and valuing their ideas promotes effective communication. Listening to a teen does not mean giving advice and attempting to correct or control the situation. Sometimes, all a teen needs is for a parent to listen and to know that the parent is there for him or her.
- Act on teachable moments. Talking with teens does not always have to happen in planned one-on-one serious talks. Teachable moments can emerge at various times of the day, often in the context of doing shared tasks or engaging in mundane activities like cooking, driving home, or eating dinner. Issues such as death, sexual behavior, or substance abuse can come up anytime. Take advantage of these windows of opportunity, even if they are only 30 seconds long. Parents who are aware and sense that youth need to talk will look for these teachable moments. They are more important over the long run than long lectures.
- Be willing to be unpopular. Parents need to accept that there will be times when adolescents will disagree with them and possibly even act as if they have stopped liking them. It is essential to remember that parenting, not being a buddy, is a parent’s primary role. Research suggests that conflicts and arguments do not necessarily equate to negative relationships. The relationship can still be generally close and positive if the individuals engage in arguments and disagreements in ways that are respectful and they are still able to communicate without the goal being simply to win.
- Be respectful. Parents get offended when children treat them discourteously. But they need to be careful that they do not do the same to them. Example: Parents would be very offended if their teen used offensive and hurtful language. Parents should also make sure that they are not verbally assaulting their teens.
- Help teens learn from experience. No matter how hard parents try to protect their teens from risky behaviors, they cannot watch their teens 24 hours a day or protect them from every risk. Should negative consequences arise, parents can try to use those situations to help their children learn from the experience. They can reflect on what went wrong and how to avoid this in the future. Sometimes, dealing with the consequences of their own actions inspires sensible behavior more effectively than any lecture or discussion.
- Encourage participation in positive activities. One effective way of discouraging negative behaviors is to encourage participation in positive activities. There are many enjoyable activities teens can be involved in that encourage the development of various competencies. For instance, finding volunteer opportunities and developing a supportive network of family and friends will help buffer high-risk behaviors.
- Help youth make healthy decisions. Parents cannot be there all the time to help their children make healthy choices; thus, it is important to equip teens with the skills needed to make decisions on their own. An important skill in decision making is assessing benefits and costs. In helping youth do this, parents should be honest in helping teens examine the benefits and the costs of various behaviors. For instance, in talking to teens about smoking, parents should be honest about both sides. Positive consequences might be that some people find it enjoyable or even “cool”. Negative consequences include adverse health conditions, the financial cost, and the fact that smoking can cause unpleasant odors. Similarly, in talking about engaging in sexual behaviors, teens might consider the benefits (e.g., they feel close to someone and want to take the next step), but also consider the risks (e.g., STDs, emotional consequences).
Adolescence is a unique period of the life span. It is full of changes and challenges, but also of growth and opportunities. Adolescents are particularly susceptible to high-risk behaviors so parents and other concerned adults need to support youth as they go through this period.
The process surrounding high-risk behaviors can be complex. Often it is not enough just to tell a child to say “no” to engaging in these behaviors. Risk-behavior prevention must cover a wide range of issues that adolescents face to be most effective. Parents and community organizations must address issues such as family violence, poverty, psychiatric illness, poor interpersonal skills, learning deficits, and the dysfunctional development that might be associated with such behaviors. Parents must clearly express their expectations. They also must help equip youth to assess risks, to be assertive, and to have the self-esteem and forbearance to withstand external pressures that might push them toward behaviors that lead to negative outcomes.
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Organizers of #LorainProud are asking the public to participate in a survey posted on the organization’s website at www.lorainproud.com to continue providing feedback on the issues they would like addressed in the International City.
Following a wrap-up meeting Oct. 3, organizers decided to transition in 2018 and place emphasis around five broad themes: active transportation, art/history/culture, Broadway/downtown redevelopment and beautification, lakefront/waterway development, and youth/schools.
“These were five areas that people felt would be key areas to develop as we progress to becoming Lorain: The Jewel of the North Coast,” Lorain Historical Society Executive Director Barb Piscopo said in a written statement.
Piscopo also announced organizers will have a work session Nov. 16 at the Carnegie Center, 329 W. 10th St. in Lorain, where charrette attendees and survey participants will have the opportunity to gather in groups according to their interests in the five focus areas.
The work session will allow for people interested in local initiatives to meet others and plan action steps for the next six months before a celebration at the Lorain Palace Theater in May.


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Morotai Island should be a prime tourist destination in the east part of Indonesia archipelago. The island has some historical sites and beautiful beaches. One of the best coasts is Rorasa Beach. Rorasa lies in Buho Buho village. Everyone can reach it easily from the main city of Morotai. The beach has a distinct charm. One of its unique characteristics is the lonely coral reef, which is located near to the shorelines. Even though it doesn’t have white sand, it is still a worthy place to visit.
Explore the Beauty of Rorasa Beach
Many local people are around. Most of them come from the nearest village, Buho Buho. The beach is crowded during the afternoon. Visitors want to enjoy the sunset. They often come with their friends, kids, and families. They can even talk to strangers and make some friends. Though, the beach is quiet during working days. Thus, the best time to visit Rorasa Beach is during the holidays or weekends. Sometimes, there is a group tour as well. It’s because Rorasa is quite famous.
The beach isn’t only suitable for relaxing, but it is also the best place to enjoy fresh coconut. Some locals help tourists to get young coconuts. It is fresh and delicious. In order to improve the taste, they can include some extras either white or brown sugar. Some of them prefer to add syrup, though. The price isn’t expensive. It is both healthy and fresh drink. In fact, it is the perfect drink for a beach vacation. Rorasa has several coconut trees, so it is easy to get the coconut drinks. Tourists can rely on locals’ help.
Another fun activity is photography. During a nice weather, tourists should take some pictures here. A better camera can produce better results. It also depends on photography skills. For better lights, they need to use a manual exposure. The best object is the lonely coral reef. It is the trademark of Rorasa Beach. Overall, the beach provides ample backgrounds for selfies and numerous photography purposes.
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It is better to wear comfortable clothes and sandals. A beach vacation should be relaxing and unburdened. During summer, the heat can be quite troublesome. It is wise to prepare a suncream. Wearing a sunglasses and a hat is a good idea. When it comes to an emergency, there are some locals nearby. A trash bag and zip lock are also required. It is wrong to carelessly throw thrashes around the beach. A trash bag can prevent it from happening. What about the zip lock? It can store personal items like a mobile phone, first aids, etc.
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In a nutshell, Rorasa Beach is famous for its coconut trees and relaxing atmosphere. That means it is suitable for a family vacation. It becomes one of the best tourist destinations in Morotai Island. It has an easy access so all tourists can come without hassles. They only need to reach Buho Buho village from Daruba or other cities. There are many public vehicles available. Once they reach the village, they need to walk to such location. No worries. It doesn’t take much time.

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It’s no secret that President Trump has staged a relentless series of attacks on the environment and public lands since taking office. But if the Trump administration has its way, more of its efforts to curb key environmental protections will be able to take place behind closed doors – or at least in ways that limit the public’s ability to voice its opinion.
The sweeping rollbacks to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) proposed by the administration this week are just the latest in a series of administrative and regulatory changes and attempted changes designed to cut the public out of land management decision-making processes, moving project planning out of sight and preventing the American people from having a say in decisions that affect their shared natural resources.
These rollbacks matter. The Trump administration has already been responsible for the largest reduction of protected public lands in America’s history. Since 2017, the Interior Department has slashed protections from some of the country’s most cherished landscapes, opening millions of acres of public land to mining, drilling and mineral extraction. Further curbing transparency and participation could enable the administration to move farther, faster, in its efforts to exploit our public lands.
In March 2017, in one of his first actions as President, Trump signed off on the repeal of a Bureau of Land Management rule known as Planning 2.0. Implemented in 2014 as an update to the BLM’s resource management planning process, the rule was designed to increase transparency in natural resource and land use planning and give citizens more of a voice in the planning process for projects involving public lands. The Independent Petroleum Association of America argued that Planning 2.0 was detrimental to energy interests, and its victory in getting the rule rescinded by Congress set the tone for a program of changes designed to give industry a free pass to America’s public lands.
More recently, the Trump administration has turned its attention to one of America’s cornerstone environmental laws: the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). For half a century, NEPA has been one of the most effective tools citizens have to challenge government decisions that threaten our environment and public lands. Among its most significant provisions is the requirement that federal agencies prepare environmental assessments and environmental impact statements outlining, in advance, the potential ramifications of proposed agency projects, ensuring that land management decisions are based on scientific analysis and take into account the views of those affected by them.
The Trump administration has long viewed this crucial law as a bureaucratic impediment in the pursuit of its “energy dominance” agenda. Over the last three years the administration has sought to chip away at it through various changes proposed in the name of modernization and efficiency – many of which simply mean making sure that land management decisions are made behind closed doors.
In June 2019, for example, the U.S. Forest Service proposed an overhaul of the way it complies with NEPA so as to expedite the permitting process for resource extraction and radically reduce the role of environmental analysis and public input in decisions over road-building, logging and mining across 193 million acres of publicly owned forest. The proposed changes would exempt more than 90 percent of all Forest Service projects from public comment and environmental review and empower the agency to approve logging and roadbuilding plans on thousands of acres of federally managed forest land at a time with no public input.
One of the main tools being deployed is the use of “categorical exclusions.” Categorical exclusions were built into NEPA to allow agencies to bypass the requirement for public review and environmental assessment for relatively inconsequential, local-level actions like restoring a hiking trail, carrying out routine maintenance to park buildings, or other similar projects that an agency can reasonably claim as being likely to have no significant environmental impact. Under the draft Forest Service rule, the definition of categorical exclusions would be radically expanded to remove the current requirements for public and scientific input for a huge range of projects, including logging, mining, drilling, and the construction of roads and pipelines.
For example, one proposed new categorical exclusion would allow the Forest Service to conduct projects on up to 7,300 acres of federally managed forest land, including commercial logging of up to 4,200 acres at a time, with no prior environmental impact analysis or requirement for public review. Since multiple categorical exclusions can be used on the same project, this would allow the agency to log multiple adjacent 4,200-acre areas without the public knowing anything about it in advance.
The overhaul of the government’s implementation of NEPA proposed this week includes rule changes that would empower regulators to use more categorical exclusions, increasing the number of projects that can be carried out without first having to go through environmental review and public comment.
The repeal of Planning 2.0 and the proposed gutting of NEPA are symptomatic of a concerted effort by the current administration to keep ordinary Americans in the dark about decisions that could do irreparable harm to our shared lands and waters. In a democracy, the public needs to know what its government is doing. Decisions need to be open to public scrutiny. Take that away and you remove a crucial bulwark against the exercise of arbitrary power by the state and corporations.
Transparency is especially crucial when it comes to decisions concerning our public lands. It is, after all, the American people who are the owners of these lands – not the government, and certainly not the fossil fuel industry. Decisions over the fate of such a precious resource have consequences for all of us, and it is vital that they are only made once a thorough assessment of their potential impacts has been carried out and the public has had its say.
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Jennifer Lopez is very happy the U.S. women's national soccer team won the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.
A week after their win, their fourth such victory since 1991, J.Lo gave midfielder Carli Lloyd a lap dance onstage at her concert at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. The sensual moment was captured on camera by a fan. It also doubled as an early birthday present! Lloyd turns 37 on Tuesday.
According to reports, Lopez's fiancé Alex Rodriguez escorted the soccer star to security guards, who brought her to the stage. J.Lo then congratulated her on her team's World Cup victory. Two female backup dancers then gyrated on and around her to the tune of Jeremih's 2009 hit "Birthday Sex."
J.Lo then gave Lloyd a lap dance while singing a slowed-down version of her 1999 debut single "If You Had My Love," and several backup dancers joined in.
"A first for everything," Lloyd tweeted, along with a laughing emoji.
Earlier this week, J.Lo posted on her Instagram page, "So proud of the World Champs #USWNT!!!! Fan since ‘99! #limitless #WomensWorldCup99 #RoseBowl #20thanniversary #letsgetloud! #OneNationOneTeam!"
"Love this post baby!!❤" commented Rodriguez.
Also during Friday's show, J.Lo's 11-year-old daughter Emme joined her mom onstage to sing a duet of her track "Limitless."
She has performed the song with the singer at her concerts before.


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Itinerary in brief:
- 5 nights Sydney
- 7 nights Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
- 4 nights Melbourne
Day 1: Depart UK
Depart the UK from your chosen airport.
Included: International flight
Day 2: Arrive Sydney
On arrival into Sydney you will be greeted and escorted by private transfer to your hotel where you will check in for 5 nights.
The rest of the day is at leisure.
Included: Private transfer & hotel
Day 3-6: Sydney
You’ve now got 5 days to explore the exciting city of Sydney and its surrounds.
Get out on to the harbour for the best views of the city, explore the historic rocks area, the beach suburbs of Bondi and Manly or take a tour of Sydney Opera House – there’s so much to do here. Within a couple of hours of the city centre, discover the beautiful Blue Mountains or the wine mecca of the Hunter Valley.
Day 7: Sydney to Fiji
You will be collected by private transfer and taken to the airport to connect with your flight to Nadi, Fiji.
On arrival you will be greeted by a local representative and taken by private transfer to the marina to catch your shared boat to LikuLiku Lagoon Resort.
Included: Private land transfers, international flight, shared boat transfer, hotel and dinner
Day 8-13: Fiji
You’ve got a whole week to enjoy the legendary Fijian hospitality here. You’ll be spoiled for choice of water-based activities – diving, snorkelling, day cruises or spend time in the spa for ultimate relaxation. Be sure to watch the spectacular sunsets with a cocktail in hand – you’ll never want to leave!
Included: Hotel & all meals
Day 14: Fiji to Melbourne
After breakfast you will join your boat transfer back to mainland and connect by private transfer to the airport for your flight to Melbourne.
On arrival you will be met and transferred to you hotel by private car, where you will check in for 4 nights.
Included: Breakfast, Shared boat transfer, private car transfer, international flight & hotel
Day 15-17: Melbourne
You have 4 days now based in the heart of the city, so get out and explore! Melbourne is famous for its restaurants and café culture as well as the arts, so there is much to explore around the city. You’ll also find beaches on your doorstep such as St. Kilda, and some excellent day tour options such as the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island. Ask us for some recommendations.
Day 18: Depart Melbourne
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Foxes may look cute in the new John Lewis festive advert - but parents are warned not to let their children try to befriend them.
While the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is delighted with the commercial and how John Lewis will be making a donation to wildlife charities, its website warns that contact with humans young and old can trigger a number of illnesses.
These include coughs, headaches, stomach aches, skin rashes and blurred vision.
General guidance issued before the advert was released states: “They will learn to trust people who are not causing them harm and may appear quite bold. But this is unlikely to be a sign of aggression.
“It’s important that people do not try to hand-feed foxes or make them tame as this may encourage foxes to approach people who may not like them and take action against them.”
Children playing with and eating fox droppings are the cause of many of the illnesses and families with foxes regularly appearing in their garden are urged to quickly clean away faeces.
The RSPCA says: “The risk of children picking up this parasite from fox droppings appears to be extremely low.
“If you have any concern about these and any other potential health risks from animals, contact your doctor.”
Nor are they deemed too much danger to traditional pets such as cats and dogs.
Indeed, dogs - also among the stars of the new John Lewis ad - are considered more a threat to foxes and so foxes tend to stay away from gardens containing them.
Night-time research also suggests that fox attacks on cats are extremely rare with foxes more likely to eat cats killed by cars than to target them themselves.
But, even if you live in a built-up area of town, don’t dismiss the possibility of a fox turning up in your garden as they often use railway lines to commute from the countryside.
Praising the advert, an RSPCA spokeswoman said: “The John Lewis advert is a delight to watch. It shows a dog being treated as one of the family and a whole host of wildlife that we help to protect, sentiments we echo here daily at the RSPCA.
“It is wonderful that wildlife charities are benefitting from this year’s commercial.”
To report an injured or sick fox to the RSPCA, ring the 24-hour cruelty and advice line on 0300 1234999.


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Scotland is famed for its rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, endless rivers and deep lochs. The whole country is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. In this unique guide, adventurer Mollie Hughes introduces many of her favourite places to paddleboard, kayak, swim and surf.
Mixing world-class surfing breaks with kayaking adventures on the west coast, and urban paddleboarding along the Clyde with invigorating swims in the lochs of the Cairngorms, the book shows us how to access and enjoy these varied blue spaces. Mollie includes her own personal experiences and tips, enabling wild watersports fans of all levels to make the most of the amazing opportunities Scotland has to offer.

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London – 2nd December 2008: Mobile Broadband pricing is becoming a threat to established fixed line Broadband as the number of flat-rate packages continue to grow and prices fall new report finds.
A new report published by Tariff Consultancy Ltd called Mobile Broadband Pricing 2009 highlights the growing importance of Mobile Broadband services in Europe.
Mobile Broadband Pricing 2009 – an analysis of current Mobile Broadband*pricing in 33 countries across Eastern and Western Europe - details the continued overall decline in price levels over the past year together with the spread of larger user allowance packages with flat rate pricing that is transforming the growth prospects for a number of mobile operators.
The main findings from the report include:
- Mobile Broadband flat rate bundles are now the norm across Europe and are the most common form of price package
- The average flat rate package bundle provided has doubled over the last 12 months to almost 4GB (based on the analysis of 100 mobile operators)
- The most common monthly user allowance price point on offer across Europe is now 5GB and 10GB, closely followed by 1GB and 500MB allowances
- There are at least 20 mobile operators across all countries which are now offering an “unlimited” user allowance for their Mobile Broadband service
- Pricing in 2008 has fallen by an average of 4% across all countries when compared with the previous year – even though average user allowances have more than doubled
- 80 per cent of Mobile Broadband operators in Europe charge a Per MB out of monthly allowance – for national traffic - with charges ranging up to 3.27 euro per MB although typical rates are between 10 and 20 euro cents.
- Average Mobile Broadband prices have fallen by as much as 53%, 43% and 35% in Latvia, Austria and the UK respectively over the past year.
- In Ireland, Germany, Sweden and Spain average Mobile Broadband prices are now significantly lower than the most popular fixed line DSL Broadband service, which is driving customers to the mobile Broadband offer.
- New offerings include: Prepaid; Per day, Per week, monthly with an “off-peak” or time-limited tariff.
Commenting on the research findings, Tariff Consultancy Ltd Managing Director Margrit Sessions said, “Although Mobile Broadband pricing has continued to decline overall, the most striking feature has been the continued increase in monthly user allowances which have more than doubled in the course of a year.”
With more mobile operators deploying HSDPA networks – capable of supporting downloads of up to 7.2MB – the increase in flat rate packages is likely to continue.
“Mobile operators have to ensure that they provision the network capacity to meet the demand that flat rate pricing will create and also safeguard against over-selling their service,” continued Margrit Sessions.
Although subscriber number growth is driven by larger flat rate Mobile Broadband packages, it is clear that mobile operators will face a number of challenges if they are to translate user growth to profitability.
“The key to long-term success is for the Mobile Broadband operator to develop a segmented approach to its offer with the emphasis on improving its network coverage (for example by offering a Wi-Fi bundle as well) together with a more transparent pricing scheme,” concludes Margrit Sessions.
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About Mobile Broadband Pricing 2009: The report includes information on products from over 97 mobile operators in 33 countries throughout Europe and Eastern Europe. It provides details of pricing from all operators, and an average for all country with the main Mobile Broadband trends and products. Comparisons are made of the USB modem, pre-paid and Pay As You Use offers, together with selected fixed line Broadband offers. Countries that are included are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and the UK. The cost of the report is £1,295 GBP (single licence). More information is on the Tariff Consultancy Ltd website at: http://telecomspricing.com/MBSurvey
About Tariff Consultancy Ltd (TCL): Based in London, TCL provides research, consultancy and analysis on all pricing on both fixed and mobile operators all over the world and sells a wide range of subscription based services, reports and consultancy to assist companies, regulators and operators in making business decisions. More information on Tariff Consultancy Ltd and our products and services is available on our website at: www.telecomspricing.com
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The Baltic countries are typical “replica states” with the absence of their own political history and tradition. — The main task is to forever tear off the Baltic region from Russia and Russian influence and to raise the younger generations of Latvians, Estonians, and Lithuanians in the spirit of total Russophobia and admiration for the West.
Sentsov is a neo-Nazi terrorist and took part in the battle in front of the Crimean Supreme Court on February 26, 2014. It was Sentsov who threw a nerve gas grenade into the crowd of Crimeans defending the Supreme Council, the clash at the Council led to two deaths. Sentsov and his activists set the offices of civil society organisations – such as the “Crimean Russian Community” – ablaze as well as United Russia’s local party office.
Oleg Sentsov was convicted in a Russian military court for terrorist offences. However, according to Amnesty International and PEN International, the trial itself was littered with irregularities: Sentsov said he was tortured, the main witness of the prosecution said his evidence had been extorted under torture and he said that no terrorist acts were committed. Moreover, Sentsov was not committed for offences committed on February 26, 2014. www.theguardian.com/world/2015/aug/25/russian-court-jails-ukrainian-filmmaker-oleg-sentsov-for-20-years-over-terror-offences, It can be confirmed that there were clashes between pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian protesters on February 26, 2014, but there is no proof that Sentsov threw a nerve gas grenade into the crowd. Moreover, media reports suggest there was one death during the protect, and the man presumably died of a heart attack. edition.cnn.com/2014/02/26/world/europe/ukraine-politics/index.html, European Parliament has demanded that the Russian authorities immediately and unconditionally release Sentsov and more than 70 Ukrainian citizens illegally detained in Russia and on the Crimean peninsula. The EU has stated that it expects international human rights standards on the peninsula to be upheld and all illegally detained Ukrainian citizens in Russia and on the Crimean peninsula to be released without delay. eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/49296/statement-spokesperson-continuous-detention-ukrainian-film-director-oleg-sentsov_en,

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After stumbling at home Friday against No. 6 Stony Brook, the Colorado women’s lacrosse team will try to get back on track when the Buffaloes host No. 25 Michigan Sunday afternoon. A look at the matchup:
No. 25 Michigan at No. 14 Colorado
GAME TIME: Sunday, noon, Kittredge Field.
RECORDS: Michigan 4-0; Colorado 1-2.
KEY PLAYERS: Michigan — A Adriana Pendino, Sr., 13 goals, two assists; A Caitlin Muir, So., five goals, seven assists: A Lilly Grass, Jr., 10 goals, zero assists. Colorado — A Miranda Stinson, Sr., eight goals, four assists; A Samantha Nemirov, Sr., seven goals, two assists; MF Sadie Grozier, So., four goals, one assist.
NOTES: Michigan represents the fourth consecutive ranked foe for CU to begin the season…CU is 3-0 all-time against Michigan, but this will be the first time the Wolverines have played in Boulder…CU posted a 20-10 win against Michigan in the season-opener last year in Florida. Stinson set a single-game team record with seven goals that was twice matched later in the season by since-graduated Darby Kiernan…The Buffs will be off until they open Pac-12 Conference play at Stanford on March 8.
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New Smart Cities Challenges and Opportunities (List)
Discover and explore smart cities challenges and opportunities on the Venture Smarter Portal. Connect with direct bid and teaming opportunities as well as government and corporate challenges.
Governor Cuomo Announces Autonomous Vehicle Testing to Begin in New York State. Applications for testing available. State Police and Department of Motor Vehicles Will Ensure Safe Testing on New York Roadways
The NSF-WINS Challenges will not only identify a broad set of wireless technology solutions to increase access to the Internet, but will also broaden the dialogue around access in the United States, grow the community of problem solvers and innovators working on these issues and strengthen the network of people working toward a healthier Internet.
The Smart Cities Challenge is a competition open to all municipalities, local or regional governments, and Indigenous communities across Canada. This Challenge will empower communities across the country to address local issues their residents face through new partnerships, using a smart cities approach. A smart cities approach means achieving meaningful outcomes for residents through the use of data and connected technology.
USSOCOM is seeking an algorithm that provides reliable, automatic labeling of buildings based solely on orthorectified color satellite imagery and 3D height data.
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is pleased to announce the Secure API Server Showdown Challenge, which invites interested stakeholders to build a secure, FHIR server using current industry standards, best practices, and recently issued healthcare-specific implementation guide requirements.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is looking to leverage the full potential of data and technology to address the opioid crisis by hosting an Opioid Code-a-Thon. Participants will use a variety of provided datasets related to opioids and develop a solution to address one of three challenge tracks: Opioid Treatment, Opioid Usage, and Opioid Misuse Prevention.
The Library of Congress (LC) would like to inspire creative use of technology to analyze digital Congressional information from Congress.gov. This could take the form of interactive visualizations, mobile or desktop applications, a website, or other digital creation.
The Functional Map of the World (fMoW) Challenge seeks to foster breakthroughs in the automated analysis of overhead imagery by harnessing the collective power of the global data science and machine learning communities. The challenge will publish a dataset with satellite-specific metadata that researchers can exploit to build a competitive algorithm that classifies facility, building, and land use.
The ODNI and OUSD(I) are seeking ideas and descriptions of a viable technical approach for enabling the automated evaluation of finished intelligence products. For this Ideation Challenge, Solvers are asked to submit their ideas along with a well-supported, technology-based justification for how the proposed approach could rapidly and objectively evaluate analytic intelligence products.
Apply to join the first cohort of Boldline (The P3 Accelerator) by Wednesday, November 29th. Boldline is the U.S. Department of State’s new partnership accelerator aimed to support and scale innovative public-private partnerships (P3s).


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Creamy Low-Fat Potato Soup
I have two potatoes listed you may add in more if desired, also you may omit the cayenne pepper.
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- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
- 2 -4 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder (or to taste)
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-fat chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk, divided (can use fat-free half and half)
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
- salt (to taste) (optional)
- In a saucepan combine the cubed potatoes with onion, celery, cayenne, garlic powder and bouillon powder and chicken broth (start with 2 teaspoon bouillon powder) bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until veggies are tender (at this point you may add in more bouillon powder if desired).
- In a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup evaporated milk with 3 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth; stir into the simmering broth mixing constantly.
- Add in the remaining evaporated milk; bring back to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 3-5 minutes or until bubbly and thickened.
- Remove from heat season with black pepper and salt if desired, then stir in the shredded cheese.
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Hubby really enjoyed this. I used about 2 cups of potatoes (1 large potato), 1/8 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp bouillon powder (trying to lower sodium content) & left out the celery. It only took 10 min of simmering time to get the taters tender. When I added the cornstarch mix (used fat free half & half), the soup thickened up QUICK! So I added the rest of the liquid. I used about 1/4 cup less half & half than called for by accident, but it worked fine! We actually didn't stir in the cheese; offered it as an optional topping--but hubby used some croutons instead. Thanks so much for sharing--it was rich, creamy & a great recipe.1Reply
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Ignition Media was contracted to design and develop a new website for Allign Roofing in Rockhampton. The brief was to create a modern website to highlight their products services, with clear call to actions evoking viewers to request a quote.
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I've been thinking about certain things lately, like what certain contributions others do in fandom that I would like to learn how to do someday. Fanvidding, for example. I'm always so fascinated by the immense talent some vidders have in the fandom world, mostly because I really wish I had that talent myself. I have dozens of fanvid plotbunnies roaming around in my head and nothing to do with them, only hopeful wishing. This happens a lot when creating a fanmix, or just in general, whenever I hear I song I think suits perfectly for a character or pairing I immediately have scenes going around in my head on how it would make a nice fanvid. I've started looking at different programs specifically for video editing, such as Sony Vegas, and even searching through tutorials and read what others say about their process of making fanvids and such. And I have to say, I have the utmost respect for the lot of you who do. It seems so time consuming and a lot of hard work. I know, it's a matter of practicing and getting the hang of it through trial by errors, but it seems all so technical and complicated, speaking as an outsider not knowing of the process entirely. ;)
That's my wish, that one day I'll be able to accomplish the task of vidding something, given I have the time and the patience for it, since learning something new takes a lot of. But I'm hoping that I'll get to do that in the near future, because with all these ideas and concepts swarming around in my head, you know my creations will be epic shit.

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Thanks to Jen Robinson for alerting me to the fact that PW's posted an image of the sequel to The Hunger Games. According to the article, Catching Fire will be published on September 8 (with a simultaneous audio edition).
Fans in the book industry can have their first chance to find out those surprises at the end of May—Scholastic will be giving out ARCs of Catching Fire at BEA in New York City.
I've never been to Book Expo America, but I'm seriously considering going this year just for the possibility of getting this book. Well, not just for that... I'm sure BEA would be all kinds of awesome. And I've never been to NYC before... Hmm. Lots to think about... ;)

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The World in Conflict Website now offers update 5, a new patch to bring Massive Entertainment's real-time strategy game to version 1.005. Word is: This fifth update fixes some bugs and balancing issues, but also introduces several brand-new features, including a feature that prevents team stacking. This feature, which is completely optional server-side, divides players equally between the two teams in the beginning of every match based on their experience and skill. For more details on this feature, please see this interview with lead game designer Magnus "Soundboy" Jansn [sic]. As always the update will be downloaded and installed automatically when you connect to Massgate, or you can go here and download it manually." Some or all of the manual downloads (which require the proper language edition) are mirrored ActionTrip, AtomicGamer, AusGamers, FileFront, Gamer's Hell, Games32, and The Patches Scrolls.
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Hannah Wolfson and Ellie Valentine each began to look into establishing the first community vegetable garden in Homestead after reading about the Allegheny Grows program.
"It was the insane prices at the grocery story," Ms. Wolfson said. "People need healthy food at reasonable prices."
"There are so many ways gardening can help our community," Mrs. Valentine said, citing improved health and nutrition, restoring a sense of neighborhood, fueling intergenerational fellowship and more.
Soon the women joined forces and are among the organizers of the new 80-by-100-foot community garden at the corner of East Seventh Avenue and Amity Street.
At 9 a.m. April 27, the first gardening activity will take place when volunteers build beds.
Crops planned for the first growing season include tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, beans, greens for salads and cooking, zucchini, sweet and hot peppers, fresh herbs, melons, berries and pumpkins. Flowers also will be grown.
Some yield will be donated to the Rainbow Kitchen Community Services in Homestead to give to qualifying needy families.
"It will be a great benefit to the people we are serving," kitchen director Donna Little said.
Organic foods will also be sold at the Rainbow Kitchen farm stand in the parking lot of Citizens Bank, 345 E. Eighth Ave., on Wednesdays beginning in mid-June.
Deliveries to senior living facilities also are planned.
Allegheny Grows, which is funded by the Allegheny County Office of Economic Development, was formed through the partnership of Grow Pittsburgh and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to assist communities wishing to start community food gardens.
To be eligible, garden groups must have a partnering nonprofit, such as Rainbow Kitchen.
Amity Harvest, the name organizers gave to the Homestead garden under the umbrella of Here We Grow Homestead, Here We Grow, meets the other criteria of a suitable site on public or nonprofit-owned land with lead levels below a specific threshold.
The vacant site is owned by the county.
Allegheny Grows will provide building materials and soil, expert technical support and seedlings at no cost to the borough.
The garden program lasts for two years, with the goal of garden self-sufficiency by the community by the end of the second growing season.
Schools, churches, civic organizations, community groups, senior centers, public libraries and more are among the resources envisioned as lending a helping hand. Community advocate Sharon Ford is particularly interested in creating more offerings for local youth.
"It is a perfect avenue to bring everyone together," she said.
For youngsters, the garden provides an opportunity to learn about nature, science, nutrition, teamwork and ecology; for adults, it fosters quality time outdoors with children and healthier family eating; for seniors, it improves intergenerational connections through mentorship and promotes physical activity and social interaction.
As part of the program, Ms. Ford, Ms. Wolfson and Mrs. Valentine attended 15 hours of gardening instruction through Grow Pittsburgh in February.
Ms. Ford said officials of the Steel Valley School District and Propel Homestead have expressed interest in the garden as a learning tool, as evidenced by the upcoming visit to the site by Barrett Elementary School students in honor of Earth Day. Youngsters may also volunteer to work in the garden.
Ms. Ford said she hopes older students film the growing process as a documentary. Canning and culinary classes are also potential garden upshots.
Mrs. Valentine said the greatest benefit to youths is simply "getting involved."
"Being outdoors and doing things with others to help the community builds a sense of unity," she said. "It lets children know it's their place and they belong."
Details, to volunteer or to collaborate as an organization, contact Mrs. Valentine at 412-513-7878. Open house at the garden will be June 15 at an undetermined time to coincide with the Great Allegheny Passage ribbon-cutting in Point State Park. That event will be in celebration of the trail completion and the ongoing Three Rivers Arts Festival.neigh_south
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Medieval garments like the Penda Suede Jerkin originally served as armour padding, but the design soon became a part of everyday dress. This predecessor to the modern vest suits many roles and is a great addition to your wardrobe. The jerkin is handmade from suede leather. The cap sleeves and stitched hemline give it a layered look. More stitching highlights the lace-up neckline. Split leather strings and metal eyelets adjust the fit on either side of the waist. Whether you create a historical character or one inspired by fantasy, the Penda Suede Jerkin is a fine choice in medieval apparel.
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- Follows a traditional medieval design
- Adjustable lacing at the neck and waist
- Perfect for the role of ranger or adventurer
- Historical apparel for LARP and reenactment
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The first round of grants awarded as part of a $30 million commitment to mental health and wellness in the state will support a wide range of populations, from preschoolers and seniors to the homeless and those struggling with addiction. Grant recipients include the Committee on the Shelterless (COTS), which will use the funds to launch a pilot program serving nearly a thousand homeless people in Sonoma County, many of whom struggle with mental health and/or substance-use disorders; a school-based initiative that will equip teachers, parents, and high school students in the Anaheim Union High School District with the tools to address mental health issues, including train-the-trainer and peer-to-peer models; and a safety-net-integration program at Providence Holy Cross, Mission Hills aimed at strengthening the support system for disadvantaged and vulnerable populations in the San Fernando Valley.
Created in 2016 when Providence Health & Services and St. Joseph Health merged, the Well Being Trust is focused on innovation and improvement for mental health and wellness outcomes in the United States. In California, the trust's efforts will be focused on creating a data and technology platform, monitoring and evaluation, communications and engagement, and community and coalition building.
"Nearly one in six Californians live with mental health challenges, and we know that roughly half of adults and two-thirds of children are not receiving the care they need. That burdens families across the community and the state," said Well Being Trust CEO Tyler Norris. "Significant gaps remain and, through these early grants, we are working with our partners to bridge these gaps to provide for California's most vulnerable populations facing mental health, substance use and related challenges."
For a complete list of grant recipients, see the Providence St. Joseph Health website.


Business Insider talks to Silas Adekunle, the 27-year-old Nigerian making waves in the world of robotics engineering
The 27-year-old Nigerian-born gamer is believed to be among the best brains in the field of robotics and one of the leading robotics engineer in the world.
This passion drove him to further investigate the world of robotics technology when he arrived the United Kingdom at age 11 with his family. Years later, he finished with first class honours in Robotics at the University of West England, Bristol.
Today, the 27-year-old Nigerian-born gamer is believed to be among the best brains in the field of robotics and one of the leading robotics engineer in the world.
Business Insider SSA caught up with Silas Adekunle to discuss his vision, ideas for STEM, a deal with Apple, his thoughts on the chances of robotics becoming prominent in Nigeria and of-course, to set the record straight on reports that he is highest paid robotics engineer in the world.
Behind the fame
Behind the fame and hype, Silas says starting a business is naturally a huge challenge. Silas runs Reach Robotics, a consumer robotics company. Reach makes robots for entertainment and gaming purposes.
“When I started out, I had amazing support from my university and the Bristol Robotics Lab - but communicating the potential of MekaMon, as well as the technology itself, to people outside of that world required some imagination,” Silas says.
MekaMon is a first - a gaming robot with AR capabilities - an unfamiliar concept in video-gaming that he developed while in school.
Reach Robotics introduces MekaMon to global markets
In 2013, Silas pitched the prototype of MekaMon to several investors and started the company Reach Robotics - a program designed around the framework of robotics and gaming in education.
Later he was joined by Chris Beck, a world-class robotics expert and John Rees, a manufacturing and operations expertise with a common belief for a more complex robotic toy with greater value and even greater longevity.
“Building the robotics and the software of MekaMon in tandem is core to our development but has added an additional layer of complexity as we aim to deliver a cutting-edge gaming experience, “ Silas tells Business Insider SSA.
Then Apple came in
On his relationship with Apple, Silas says that launched the company into mass retail markets in November 2017 after pitching the MekaMon unit to one of the company's investors. He said the pitch formed an instant connection as its products now sit proudly on Apple Store shelves across the UK and US, and shipping to a number of European countries.
Silas expresses shock over reports describing him as the highest paid Robotics engineer in the world
The Reach Robotics team say they were slightly surprised to see the reports calling Silas “the highest paid robotics engineer in the world”.
“We were slightly surprised to see that statement being reported. The other major inaccuracy is the 'deal with Apple' - MekaMon is available on Apple, but we launched on there a year ago - and the leap in logic that said launch makes him the highest paid robotics engineer is not factual.”
Silas added about the report, “It's certainly very flattering but not true just yet. Having MekaMon listed on Apple last year was a big step forward for Reach and we'll continue to work to get our technology in the hands of as many people as possible.”
The impact of Reach’s world-class gaming robot
He says playing games is an excellent way to learn - making MekaMon, and consumer robotics as a whole, an ideal pathway into engineering, game design and coding.
“We believe that this technology has huge potential within STEM education - both as a teaching aid and as a means to inspire the next generation - whatever their backgrounds - to aspire to a career in STEM."
Nigeria and Africa in the gaming mix
Nigerian-born Silas says his company is looking at the potential in the Nigerian market and “inevitably I'll have an eye on the country where I grew up - but we're not on sale in Nigeria just yet.”
“I'm also very aware of the value of role models in encouraging young people to pursue a career in STEM. I hope that I might be a positive example of what is possible for kids in Nigeria with the same passion for dissecting technology and developing devices that I did at their age.”
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When you purchase a landmark hotel—especially in a city like Palm Beach—there are traditions to be held, an atmosphere to manage, and a character to be preserved. Luckily, Andrew and Sarah Wetenhall, who ordered the Colony Hotel in 2016, ended up extremely acquainted with these protocols—Andrew’s household had previously been the owners of the extremely exact resort just a couple decades in the past.
Even now, when the pair declared their programs to restore the hotel to its previous glory, with the help of Mimi McMakin of Kemble Interiors>>>P, Sarah understood she had to move forward very carefully. While perusing previous photographs and postcards, she stumbled on just one depicting a midcentury mural in the foyer courting back again to the hotel’s opening in 1947. With a equivalent thought in brain, she referred to as (by means of Zoom, of course) the storied wallpaper house de Gournay to collaborate on a new scenic mural for the foyer.
“Hospitality is all about initially impressions, and so we understood we wanted to build a stellar visitor experience from the start,” Sarah claims.“I experienced a aspiration of visually immersing our friends in the Colony ethos in a way that was genuinely exclusive.”
Owning initially caught her eye immediately after its collaboration with Erdem>>>P, de Gournay was the perfect partner to know Sarah’s aspiration the crew quickly set to operate studying up on Florida’s flora and fauna as properly as the historical past of the hotel. Jemma Cave, de Gournay’s style and design director, started sketching the hotel’s folkloric characters, even though McMakin concentrated on the color palette, which was impressed by a Patrick Frey textile central to the design and style scheme. The ensuing hand-painted mural, entitled“The Residing Place,” is none other than the“pink paradise” of Andrew’s childhood brought to life.
“The wallpaper is totally different than anything we have developed before,” says de Gournay director Hannah Cecil Gurney.“Having these people in the course of the wallpaper, concealed among the the foliage, generates these types of a attractive tale for the website visitors to the lodge. Each and every time you stroll to a various component of the foyer, there are new factors to learn and unveil that will make you smile.”
Listed here are a few of all those surprises to be on the lookout for: The initials WW+LW are carved into a tree, in honor of William and Lucia Waller, the spouse-and-wife duo who opened the resort in 1947. The hotel’s mascot, Johnny Brown, is seen to the suitable of the hearth waving the Colony’s pennant flag. Even Palmer, the Wetenhall family’s Cavalier King Charles spaniel and a regular resort visitor, will make an look.
“The mural is comprehensive of concealed facts and key meanings, some of which are intensely particular to our relatives, whilst other people are intended to be found by our guests and local community,” Sarah confirms.“We required to seize that‘old Palm Beach’ perspective, which is equal areas nostalgia and whimsy and is as all-natural as the island by itself.”
Gurney adds:“When you stage again and get in the total interior, the wallpaper is this awesome adore letter to Florida and to the Colony.”
Certainly. And for those people who desire to acquire a piece household with them, framed panels of the mural are for sale all over the hotel.


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Will this be the too-good-to-be-true type of concept for us? Well, you know, designer Jaehwa Lee has pictured that in the near future, we can enjoy a bottle of cool/lukewarm (or cold) water from a common tap water by just a few shakes!
The designer called this concept as “CoolRunnings” – where the running is pointing at the twister-like cooling system, not that you have to run a few laps for the water to cool down the water.
‘Coolrunnings’ always provides cool water because it employs a twister-system cooling-pin located below the bottle cap. Convection current is faster and because of the twister-like groove it resists more strongly against water than slotted grooves. Water gets cool when shaken because the cooling-pin located in the center accelerates convection. The cap is made of rubber and prevents water from leaking out of the bottle. As the condenser is grooved like a twister, water is affected by the cooling-pin turning more smoothly.
Wait, hold it. The designer was not stating anything about “cold” water in the description. It’s all about a cool or lukewarm water for the Summer days, where it’s sometimes hard to find when you are so actively pursuing pretty gals/lads at the Summer beach!
If this concept could hit the production stage, I’m sure it will be some kind of “a drop of water in the desert” gadget that would help a lot of people curing their thirst.
It’s not that the device could generate water out of the thin air (If it could, that’s better!), but cool water in the bright dry Summer day is like a healing potion when the health is low. It’s so refreshing and taste good, even it’s not sweet or something.
Well, enjoy the concept show. Sincerely hope that the design could become a real stuff, so I can fool my cousins that I can do magic trick turning hot water into cold one by dancing my water bottle in the sky!


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The Catholic blogsophere, as I have previously written, does not like Father James Martin. They write scathing posts against him because he refuses to condemn homosexuals.
Father John Zuhlsdorf has written against Father Martin for several years, and has recently ramped up his condemnation because of a statement by Father Martin that "pretty much everyone's lifestyle is sinful." Father Martin made this statement in an interview with the New York Times, which you can read HERE. The "offensive" statement, in context, reads:
In [Father Martin's book, “Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the L.G.B.T. Community Can Enter Into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion and Sensitivity.”], he calls on church leaders to show respect by using terms like “gay” and “L.G.B.T.,” instead of phrases like “afflicted with same-sex attraction.” He also argues that to expect a sinless lifestyle from gay Catholics, but not from any other group, is a form of “unjust discrimination” and that gay people should not be fired for marrying a same-sex spouse.This was a bridge too far [pun intended] for Father Z. In a post entitled, "More of Fr James Martin’s whining", Father Z linked to a tweet by Prof. Chad Pecknold, which Father Z feels "pretty much sums it up about this Jesuit". Here is a screenshot of Pecknold's tweet:
“Pretty much everyone’s lifestyle is sinful,” Father Martin said. “Unless the Blessed Mother shows up in the communion line, there is no one sinless in our church.”


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By Isabelle Stengers
Intervenir requiere cierta brevedad, porque no se trata de convencer, sino más bien de transmitir lo que hace que uno piense, sienta, think. Pero es también una experiencia bastante exigente, un trayecto donde es fácil patinar —las exigencias de rigor se acrecientan— Isabelle Stengers, científica y humanista, no defrauda los requerimientos inauditos que plantea este «tiempo de catástrofes», el suyo, el nuestro.
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Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by hatchcrazzzy, Oct 6, 2008.
show your baby chicks
These are my newest ones, they hatched under my broody hen a week ago
A Silkie, EE and a Silkie/EE mix
My group of 14 from Ideal are a month old already. I need to get new pics of them.
RIRs at 9 days old
awwwww!! Look at them all!! so cute!!
We received our first babies two weeks ago. 15 comets. They are the funniest little creatures to watch. OUr whole family has really enjoyed this new experience. My little male toy poodle thinks the are his babies and watches over them. If you make the chicks talk he is right there to make sure no one is hurting them.
I have had three batches of babies this year...
The youngest which are now 11 weeks old on their ride home from the post office:
The middle group now age 18 weeks at one week old coming home:
My oldest and most spoiled group coming home from the co-op at now 29 weeks old:
shot of the spoiled ones being hand fed (their preference) LOL
These are my babies. I've had them for 2 weeks now so they are a little bigger and I got them from Roosty.
Annie the ham.
I know you have probably seen it before, but it still makes me smile.
Wah? How many more poses do I have to give you?
In the brooder

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WARREN, Ohio (WYTV) – Ohio Governor John Kasich said during his State of the State address Tuesday night that he wants the state to invest $20 million in coming up with new ways to combat the state’s opioid epidemic, but the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board is saying “we need more.”
Since January, there have been 224 overdoses in Trumbull County and other parts of the state are reporting high numbers as well. Experts say more needs to be done to fight the problem.
The Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board plans to pass a resolution asking Gov. Kasich to declare the drug epidemic a state of emergency. They want him to release money from the Rainy Day Fund to help get more people the treatment they need.
“I can’t afford to pay $450 a day for a person to get in-patient treatment, and that’s what it costs,” April Caraway said. “Look how many people we have who need that, so we need more money to get people the help they need.”
Kasich’s office said the state is investigating significant resources in drug treatment, prevention and law enforcement. The state has allocated $1 billion in annual spending to combat the epidemic, according to Press Secretary Emmalee Kalmbach.
Kalmbach added that there is no specific authority under Ohio law to declare a “public health” emergency. If he did, she said there’s no automatic funding stream as a result.


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Drool-Worthy Scion iM Concept Set for Big Reveal at Los Angeles Auto Show
As the weather cools down, auto show season begins. We’ve already goggled at the vehicles displayed at SEMA and the Miami Auto Show, and now we’re preparing for the LA Auto Show, which opens next week. Some automakers prefer to keep their plans under wraps until the show begins, but Scion just can’t hold it in any longer. After months of teasing, the automaker has finally released images of the Scion iM Concept to get our juices flowing. And flowing they are.
The Scion iM concept is simply gorgeous, from its “Incrediblue” (geddit?) paint color to its low ride height. The hot hatch has certainly caught our eye, even though, as with most concepts, we’ll probably get some lame, toned-down version for production—if the iM reaches production at all.
In order to make the iM concept truly drool-worthy, Scion added geometric grille inserts, 19-inch forged alloy wheels with sporty performance tires, vented front rotors, and 4-piston calipers. Scion evidently took its main inspiration from European touring cars, which is absolutely fine with us. We only hope that the iM concept proves to be as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside.
“The tastes of today’s younger buyers have evolved. They want a car that provides excitement and individuality, as well as the comfort, technology and reliability that Scion offers,” noted Scion Vice President Doug Murtha. “The iM Concept combines sleek styling with the versatility of a modern hatchback to catch the eye of Scion customers. Stay tuned for more on how we will bring this vision to the road.”
If, like us, you’re now counting down the hours until you can learn more about this glorious hatchback, mark your calendars for 3:40 pm PST. And if you’re an avid Twitterer, use and follow the hashtag #iMDriven to keep up on all things iM. We certainly will be!
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Exuding elegance, actors Shilpa Shetty and Taapsee Pannu on Friday treated their fans to a picture of them donning an Indian handloom saree to mark the National Handloom Day. The ‘Apne’ actor, Shetty shared on Instagram one of her “all-time favourite” sarees, saying “Indian handlooms sarees are such a treasure to own”. The star noted that “our culture and heritage are so richly woven into them” that donning such saree makes one feel extremely special.
The 45-year-old star is all in grace as she shared a picture where she is seen carrying off a violet with golden striped handwoven saree. “It looks and feels so regal & elegant but is light as a feather and so easy to handle,” the ‘Dhadkan’ actor explained. Marking the National Handloom Day, Shetty gave a shoutout to all the weavers for making the hand-woven garments look so effortless.
On the other hand, the ‘Pink’ actor, Pannu opted for a light green-colored with red colour border hand-woven saree, that she posted on the photo-sharing platform to mark the day.
Alongside the picture, the star wrote: “Nothing makes me feel more beautiful than to be in a saree.” Earlier, scores of Bollywood celebrities have been making their best effort to show their support, and urge people to lend support to the local Indian weavers and artisans of the textile by using more Indian handloom products.
National Handloom Day is observed every year on August 7 to recognise the contributions of the handloom weavers of the country.
August 7 was chosen as National Handloom Day to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement which was launched on this day in 1905 in the Calcutta Town hall to protest against the partition of Bengal by the British Government.

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