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Recognizing & Transforming Your Limiting Patterns
By recognizing your limitations, you heighten your self-awareness and awaken to the realms of mystery and soul. Since dreams emerge from the unconscious and speak the language of the soul, whenever you pay attention to the deeper message in your dreams, you enhance your connection to soul. Playwright and novelist, Marsha Norman, once wrote, “Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you.”
“Soul” differs from “spirit.” James Hillman, an American psychologist who studied at the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich explains how “spirit is fast” and ascends in a vertical direction. He compares it to a straight arrow, “knife sharp, powder dry, and phallic.” In contrast to spirit, he speaks of the soul and its connection to the moon, the realm of the dead and dreams of the night. Soul can be experienced in the muddy, mucky waters we must sometimes wade through in life and the messiness that comes with growth. Our dreams speak soul-language which is why they are not easy to understand. Soul communicates with images that are imbued with importance and symbolism. Like poetry, in order to relish it we must dip beneath the surface and dive into its deeper meaning. Emerson once said, “Every word was once a poem” and this is true with dreams; every image was once a story of the soul.
A personal example of how dreams reveal our limiting patterns and awaken us to our highest potential is illustrated in a dream I had while going through a significant reinvention. For some clarity and support, I enlisted the help of a professional coach. After our first session, I had the following dream:
My coach and I are standing near the bottom of a hill that leads upward to a road. The hill is covered in snow. I am holding a silver ring with a large diamond in my right hand and I am not sure where it came from. A man pulls up in a car on the road above us and gets out. He is holding a small black pistol and is pointing it toward me. I am frightened and decide to hide the ring by pushing the diamond end into the snowy bank in front of us. My coach says something to the man. He puts his gun away and I am relieved yet concerned about finding the ring I just hid in the snow.
Issues of prosperity, self-worth, and the shadow and light side of my masculine aspects emerge from this dream. Let’s unpack this dream:
- Snow covered hill: frozen emotions, unconscious perceptions, thoughts and feelings.
- Ring: connection with Source, infinity.
- Diamond: multi-faceted, strong, beautiful, valuable, inner gifts and talents.
- Man with gun: masculine shadow aspect, threatening, challenging my self-worth regarding my ability to create prosperity.
- Coach: masculine light aspect, wise, supportive, fearless.
During my first coaching session we discussed the responsibility that comes with success and prosperity. I shared my belief that in order to generate success, I would have to give up my freedom and slave away all day long. Wealthy, successful people must be workaholics and though I was willing to exert positive energy, I was unwilling to “sacrifice” my happiness. This dream was a gift from psyche that clearly exposed the sacrificial belief living in the depths of my unconscious. Here are the pearls of wisdom:
(1) The dream begins with me standing at the bottom of a small hill that leads upward to a road. The hill symbolizes the effort I believe is required to overcome some repressed prosperity issues. Since the road is visible from the bottom of the hill, the issues I am facing are not insurmountable and my ability to overcome them are within reach.
(2) I am holding a silver ring with a large diamond and unsure where it came from. The diamond ring represents my strength and multi-faceted capacity for creating prosperity but am unaware that it’s okay to claim it as mine.
(3) I am afraid I am going to be hurt by the man with the gun who might steal my ring. The gunman is the conflicted part of me, challenging my self-worth for deserving abundance.
(4) I push the ring into the snow bank. Snow reflects frozen emotions and some unconscious fears I am carrying.
(5) My coach talks to the man which causes the man to put away his gun. This reveals the wise, intuitive aspect, the “voice of reason” reminding me of my abilities.
(6) The dream concludes with a concern for having hid the ring so well I may be unable to recover it. Here again, issues of self-worth and sabotaging my success are being exposed.
“Until you make the unconscious conscious,” Jung wrote, “it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” We don’t wish to see how clearly they reveal the truth about our vain imaginings and fragile ego self-concepts, dreams bust them apart. This dream brought unconscious belief patterns into my awareness so I could address them. That’s why dreams are so powerful; they continuously communicate messages from our unconscious to our conscious mind.
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Under a Midnight Sun Ring
Size 6.75 (can fit slightly larger) - Not Adjustable
This piece features a gorgeous combination of rosecut Moss Agate and White Buffalo with celestial elements and is finished with a comfortable split ring band. One of my favorites!
- .925 Sterling Silver
- Rosecut Moss Agate and White Buffalo
- Night Swim Maker's Stamp.
- Crafted by hand in my Montana studio.
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A NOTE ON WEAR
I choose high-quality materials and hand-produced these pieces with care so they can endure all your explorations. Though I very much encourage wearing your jewelry throughout your adventures, please take care while wearing these pieces, as natural stones can be delicate. I recommend removing your jewelry during rigorous activity or prolonged time spent in water.

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ATP Pen, AquaSnap™ Free, (100/Box). For use with SystemSURE Luminometers
AquaSnap™ is a self contained sampling device for the detection of ATP in liquid samples and contains a liquid-stable reagent to ensure accurate readings. Designed to be used with EnSURE and SystemSURE Plus Systems. The honey dipper collection tip accurately collects 100µl of liquid for ease of sampling. Test results in 15 seconds.
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Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”).
Notice of application for an order under section (c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) for an exemption from section 15(a) of the Act and rule 18f-2 under the Act.
SUMMARY OF APPLICATION:
Applicants request an order that would permit them to enter into and materially amend subadvisory agreements without shareholder approval.
Citizens Funds (the “Trust”) and Citizens Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser”).
The application was filed on October 2, 2001 and amended on October 24, 2001.
Hearing or Notification of Hearing:
An order granting the requested relief will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing by writing to the Commission's Secretary and serving applicants with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the Commission by 5:30 p.m. on November 20, 2001 and should be accompanied by proof of service on applicants, in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the nature of the writer's interest, the reason for the request, and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may request notification by writing to the Commission's Secretary.
Secretary, Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549-0609. Applicants, John L. Shields, President, Citizens Advisers, Inc., 230 Commerce Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801.Start Further Info
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jaea, F. Hahn, Senior Counsel (202) 942-0614, or Nadya B. Royblat, Assistant Director (202) 942-0564 (Office of Investment Regulation, Division of Investment Management).End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information
The following is a summary of the application. The complete application may be obtained for a fee at the Commission's Public Reference Branch, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0102 (tel. 202-942-8090).
1. The Trust is a Massachusetts business trust registered under the Act as an opened management investment company. The Trust currently has eight separate series (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”). The Adviser, a New Hampshire corporation, is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”).
2. The Trust has entered into an investment advisory agreement with the Adviser with respect to each of the Funds (the “Advisory Agreement”). The Adviser manages the assets of the Funds and performs various administrative Start Printed Page 55217duties for the Trust. The Advisory Agreement has been approved by shareholders of each of the Funds and by the Trust's board of trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of the Board members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust, the Adviser or any Subadviser within the meaning of section 2(a)(19) of the Act (the “Independent Trustees”). The Adviser has engaged subadvisers (“Subadvisers”) to handle the day-to-day portfolio management of certain of the Funds. Each Subadviser performs services pursuant to a written subadvisory agreement with the Trust and the Adviser (“Subadvisory Agreement”). Each Subadvisor Agreement allows the Subadviser discretionary authority to invest all (or the portion assigned to it) of the assets of a particular Fund, subject to general supervision by the Adviser and the Board. Each of the existing Subadvisers is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act. Future Subadvisers will be registered or exempt from registration under the Advisers Act. For its services under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser receives management fees at annual rates based on a percentage of the applicable Fund's average net assets.
3. The Adviser continuously evaluates the performance of each Subadviser, recommends to the Board the appointment of new Subadvisers as circumstances warrant, and negotiates and renegotiates the terms of the Subadviser Agreements, including the subadvisory fees, with the Subadvisers. Each Subadviser is recommended by the Adviser based on a number of factors, and selected and approved by the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees. For their services under the Subadvisory Agreements, each of the Subadvisers receives a subadvisory fee from the Adviser. The Subadvisers are not compensated directly by the Funds, but by the adviser out of the fee the Adviser receives from the Funds.
4. Applicants request an order to permit the Trust and the Adviser to enter into new or amended Subadvisory Agreements with Subadvisers without such agreements being approved by the shareholders of the applicable Fund. The requested relief will not extend to a Subadviser that is an “affiliated person” (as defined in section 2(a)(3) of the Act) of the Trust or the Adviser, other than by reason of serving as a Subadviser to one of the Funds (“Affiliated Subadviser”). None of the current Subadvisers is an Affiliated Subadviser.
Applicants' Legal Analysis
1. Section 15(a) of the Act provides, in relevant part, that it is unlawful for any person to act as an investment adviser to a registered investment company except under a written contract that has been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the company. Rule 18f-2 under the Act provides that individual series funds must each company with the contract approval requirements of section 15(a) of the Act.
2. Section 6(c) of the Act provides that the Commission may exempt any person, security, or transaction or any class or classes of persons, securities, or transactions from any provision of the Act, or from any rule thereunder, if such exemption is necessary or appropriate in the public interest and consistent with the protection of investors and the purposes fairly intended by the policy and provisions of the Act. Applicants request an exemption under section 6(c) of the Act from section 15(a) of the Act and rule 18f-2 thereunder to the extent necessary to permit them to enter into Subadvisory Agreements with Subadvisers, amend existing Subadvisory Agreements with Subadvisers, and approve new Subadvisory Agreement with an existing Subadviser that has been terminated as a result of an “assignment,” in each case without such Subadvisory Agreement being approved by shareholders of the applicable Fund or Future Fund.
3. Applicants assert that the shareholders are relying on the Adviser's experience to select one or more Subadvisers best suited to achieve a Fund's desired investment objectives. Applicants assert that, from the prospective of the investor, the role of the Subadvisers is comparable to that of individual portfolio managers employed by other investment advisory firms. Applicants contend that requiring shareholder approval of each Subadvisory Agreement would impose costs and unnecessary delays on the Funds, and may preclude the Adviser from acting promptly in a manner considered advisable by the Board. Applicants note that the Advisory Agreement will remain fully subject to section 15(a) of the Act and rule 18f-2 under the Act, including the requirements for shareholder approval.
Applicants agree that the order granting the requested relief will be subject to the following conditions:
1. Before a Fund may rely on the order requested in the application, the operation of the Fund in the manner described in the application will be approved by a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund, within the meaning of the Act, or by its initial shareholder, provided that, in the case of approval by the initial shareholder, the pertinent Fund's shareholders will purchase shares on the basis of a prospectus containing the disclosure contemplated by condition 2 below.
2. The Fund's prospectus will disclose the existence, substance and effect of any order granted pursuant to the application. In addition, the Funds will hold themselves out as employing the management structure described in the application. The prospectus with respect to each Fund will prominently disclose that the Adviser has ultimate responsibility (subject to oversight by the Board) to oversee the Subadvisers and recommend their hiring, termination and replacement.
3. The Adviser will provide general management services to each of the Funds relying on the requested order, including overall supervisory responsibility for the general management and investment of each Fund's assets, and subject to the review and approval by the Board, will, as necessary: (a) Set each Fund's overall investment strategies; (b) select Subadvisers; (c) when appropriate, allocate and reallocate each Funds' assets among Subadvisers; (d) monitor and evaluate Subadviser performance; and (e) oversee Subadviser compliance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of the applicable Fund by, among other things, implementing procedures reasonably to ensure compliance.
4. At all times, a majority of the Board will be persons who are Independent Trustees, and the nomination of new or additional Independent Trustees will be placed within the discretion of the then existing Independent Trustees.
5. Neither the Adviser nor the Trust will enter into a Subadvisory Agreement with any Affiliated Subadviser without such Subadvisory Agreement, including the compensation to be paid thereunder, being approval by the shareholders of the applicable Fund.
6. When a Subadviser change is proposed for a Fund with an Affiliated Subadviser, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, will make a separate finding, reflected in the minutes of the meetings of the Board, that such change is in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders and does not involve a conflict of interest from which the Adviser or the Affiliated Subadviser derives an inappropriate advantage.Start Printed Page 55218
7. No director, trustee or officer of the Trust or director or officer of the Adviser will own directly or indirectly (other than through a pooled investment vehicle that is not controlled by the director, trustee or officer) any interest in a Subadviser except for ownership of (a) interest in the Adviser or any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Adviser; or (b) less than 1% of the outstanding securities of any class of equity or debt of a publicly-traded company that is either a Subadviser or an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a Subadviser.
8. Within 90 days of the hiring of any new Subadviser, the Adviser will furnish the shareholders of the applicable Fund all the information that would have been included in a proxy statement. Such information will include any changes in such information caused by the addition of a new Subadviser. To meet this obligation, the Adviser will provide the shareholders of the applicable Funds with an information statement meeting the requirements of Regulation 14C and Schedule 14C under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as the requirements of Item 22 of Schedule 14A under that Act.
For that Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, under delegated authority.Start Signature
Margaret H. McFarland,
1. The applicants request that any relief granted pursuant to the application also apply to future series of the Trust and any other registered open-end management investment company or series thereof advised by the Adviser or a person controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Adviser that operates in substantially the same manner as the Trust with respect to the Adviser/Subadviser structure and complies with the terms and conditions of the application. (together, “Future Funds”, included in the term “Funds”). No fund will contain in its name the name of any Subadviser, as defined below.Back to Citation
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There is limited data regarding effect of prolonged radiation exposure during electrophysiological (EP) procedures on direct DNA damage. Comet test has shown to assess DNA damage following radiation exposure.
We performed a single-center prospective observational study assessing direct DNA damage using the quantitative comet assay in patients undergoing cardiac resynchronization (CRT) and atrial fibrillation (AF) catheter ablation procedures. Venous comet assay was performed pre, immediately post procedure and at 3-month duration in twenty-two (N=22) patients who underwent catheter ablation for symptomatic AF and fourteen (N=14) patients who underwent CRT implantation.
The median [interquartile range (IQR)] fluoroscopy time, radiation dose and dose area product (DAP) were 34.3 (27.97 – 45.48) minutes, 853.07 (611.36 - 1334.76) mGy and 16,994.10 (9,023.65 – 58,845.00) UGym2 in the ablation group and 30.05 (18.75 - 37.33) minutes, 345.00 (165.09 - 924.79) mGy and 11,837.20 [7182.67 - 35567.75] UGym2 in the CRT group. When compared with pre-procedure, there was a statistically significant increase in median (IQR) DNA migration on comet assay in the ablation group immediately post procedure [+6.55 µm (0.78, 10.25, p=0.02)] that subsequently decreased at 3 months [-1.00 µm (-2.20, 0.78), p=0.03] but not in the CRT group.
There was a significant increase in DNA damage as detected by comet assay immediately post procedure that normalized at 3 months in patients undergoing AF ablation. Further large prospective studies are warranted to evaluate the impact of this prolonged radiation exposure and DNA damage on long-term follow up.
Credits: Mohit K.Turagam, MD; Venkat Vuddanda, MD; Donita Atkins , BSN; Rakesh Venkata,
MBBS; Bhavya YarlagaddaMBBS; Himabindu Korra, MBBS; Jaya Pitchika, MBBS;
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The agreement introduces the immersive experience based on the board game to a new market, in time for the cultural festival, the Riyadh Season. It is the first time "Monopoly Lifesized" has been licensed outside of the U.K., reflecting the brand’s rapid growth and success in London.
The immersive experience, a life-sized version of the beloved family board game, has launched in Riyadh as part of the major Riyadh Season 2022 festival. Last year, the festival was attended by 15 million visitors and featured hundreds of events across numerous entertainment zones. "Monopoly Lifesized" is situated in Boulevard World, one of the biggest zones in Riyadh Season 2022 and bursting with family-friendly activities.
Consumers visiting the Riyadh
The new international deal, brokered by The Path Entertainment Group, is expected to be the first of many licensing agreements for "Monopoly Lifesized" that will bring the experience to consumers worldwide in markets including the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific. "Monopoly Lifesized" first opened its doors on Tottenham Court Road in London in 2021, which soon became a roaring success amongst a growing sector of immersive attractions in the U.K.
“We’re excited to partner with the Al Hokair group to bring 'Monopoly Lifesized' to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, our award-winning and location-based entertainment concept inspired by the internationally loved board game,
says David Hutchinson, chief executive officer, The Patch Entertainment Group.
The consumer appetite for immersive experiences is growing globally, and we’re delighted to increase our global rollout with additional licensing agreements in the pipeline in other major markets. Thanks to my team for working tirelessly, and our London site team who are now into their sixteenth month of operation at our flagship site on Tottenham Court Road.”
“We’ve selected Riyadh to host the first of many projects which will be a milestone in the group’s development journey,” says Mohamed Attia, Entertainment General Manager, Al Hokair Group. 'Monopoly Lifesized' is a real-life, full-sized version of Monopoly offering the chance to hop around the board and build the property empire of your dreams. It is built as a hybrid of escape rooms, board games, and team challenges – in other words, loads of fun!”
“Our 'Monopoly Lifesized' in London won the Best Location-Based Entertainment Award at The Licensing International Excellence Awards this year, and we’re excited to bring this award-winning experience to residents and visitors in Riyadh. Monopoly is a timeless classic, and we’re thrilled to continue offering more meaningful ways for families and future generations to engage with the brand, says Matt Proulx, vice president, location-based entertainment, Hasbro. “At Hasbro we recognize immense brand-building opportunities, as part of our blueprint 2.0 strategy, and we’ll continue to bring these exciting experiences to life, just like with 'Monopoly Lifesized'.”
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Taking you to the White Isle for another dose of blissed-out beats, Toolroom Records welcome Opolopo to curate and mix their ‘Poolside Ibiza 2019' compilation. Opolopo’s musical career spans over two decades, covering the spectrum of funk, soul and house, with releases on labels such as Om, Tru Thoughts, Local Talk, Z Records, and Especial.
His DJ diary spans destinations from London to Tokyo, so he has the ideal musical pedigree to create this summer compilation.
The album contains three brand new exclusive productions from the man himself; ’Aqua Lung’, ‘Sickla Side Push Shuffle’ and ‘Groovitational Waves’. Alongside these, he has hand-selected a range of cuts, featuring artists Phil Gerus, Cody Currie, Rhemi, Mad Villains, Kenny Summit, Cleanfield, Kevin Over, Fouk and many more.
With 26 tracks and a crafted DJ Mix, the compilation could be a great companion for your forthcoming summer holiday.
It’s out 28 June.

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Spot and his friends have gone to Grandma and Grandpa's house to hunt for Easter eggs. Can Spot find the hidden surprise in Grandma and Grandpa's garden, or will his friends get there first?If you loved this, try try Where's Spot?, Spot's Christmas and Spot Goes to the Swimming Pool for more adventures with Spot!
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Client: Portsmouth Cruise and Ferry terminal
Type of works: supply and installation of urinals and WCx.
The new Portsmouth Cruise and Ferry terminal has achieved a BREEAM rating of very good. It replaces the previous Ferry Terminal build in the 1970s. The new building (officially opened in May this year) offers the modern high standards and style of an airport. A full height concourse contains shops, check in desks and the arrival departure area, while a mezzanine area offers views from the bar and cafe area.
Such a green achievement for the £16.5m facility has resulted both from its geographical position and the use of sea water for flushing in the washroom due the installation of products provided by Franke Sissons . Individual Franke Sissons stainless urinals and WCs in 316 material are used in the terminals washroom facilities where further savings are secured though the use of the unique AQUA3000 electronic water management system. The water valves used in the project are fully suitable for sea water use. The use of dual-flush touch free controls to flush the four litre WC further reduced the water consumption of the building. Stainless steel also adds to the environmentally beneficial building as it is fully recyclable and therefore ideal for modern public washrooms.
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At TarunVeda Ayurvedic Hospital in Delhi, we recognize the pivotal role of Panchakarma therapy in Delhi in promoting digestive health and overall well-being. With a focus on detoxification, rejuvenation, and holistic healing, Panchakarma therapy serves as a cornerstone of our approach to wellness. Under the guidance of the Best Ayurvedic Doctor in Delhi, our institution is renowned for providing the best Ayurvedic therapy in Delhi.
Our commitment to digestive wellness begins with a comprehensive assessment of each patient's unique health concerns and needs. Through personalized care, we address the root causes of digestive issues, ensuring lasting results and improved quality of life. Our holistic approach integrates ancient Ayurvedic practices with modern methods, allowing us to offer a diverse range of treatment options tailored to individual preferences and requirements.
From traditional remedies to innovative practices, including transformative Panchakarma therapy, our offerings are designed to promote comprehensive wellness. best Panchakarma therapy in Delhi, in particular, is highly effective in detoxifying the body, balancing Agni (digestive fire), and strengthening digestive organs. This ancient cleansing system is expertly administered by our skilled practitioners, ensuring optimal results and profound healing.
Led by the expertise of the Best Ayurvedic Panchakarma Doctor in Delhi, our institution provides therapies deeply rooted in ancient wisdom. Through meticulous attention to detail and a focus on restoring harmony within the body, we strive to empower our patients to achieve optimal digestive health and overall well-being.
At TarunVeda Ayurvedic Hospital, we believe that digestive wellness is essential for a fulfilling and vibrant life. By offering authentic Ayurvedic therapies and personalized care, we are dedicated to guiding our patients on a transformative journey toward lasting health and vitality.

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CBS plans to sell off assets
CBS plans to sell off its radio assets in the coming year, including all six stations that it owns and operates in Philadelphia.
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CBS plans to sell off or spin off its radio assets in the coming year, including all six stations that it owns and operates in Philadelphia, network chairman Les Moonves said Tuesday during a presentation in New York, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The Philadelphia CBS Radio properties include four of the top 10 rated radio stations WOGL 98.1-FM (2), KYW NewsRadio 1060-AM (4), country music station WXTU-FM 92.5-FM (8) and SportsRadio WIP 94.1-FM (10) as well as pop music station AMP 96.5-FM and talk station 1210-AM.
Last summer, as CBS Radio announced several job cuts around the country that included well-known local on air personalities and key executives and sales team members, rumors had already began to surface that the network was looking for a buyer.
In recent months Moonves has hinted that CBS was leaning toward selling some or all of its stations. CBS took a $484 million write-down on the value of its radio station group in the fourth quarter, citing “the sustained decline in industry projections for the radio advertising marketplace since 2014," reports PBJ. Cumulus Media, the nation’s second-largest radio station owner behind IHeartMedia, has been mentioned as a potential buyer of the CBS group.
CBS is the fourth-largest owner and operator of U.S. radio stations behind main iHeartMedia, Inc, Cumulus and Townsquare Media. CBS owns 117 stations in 26 markets total, including clusters in big markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

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A family member of one of the five robbery suspects killed by the police at Okahandja on Tuesday has confirmed his death and that he was part of the group of men shot dead.
The Namibian contacted the family after a death notice for Erikki ‘Akawa’ Martin (29) was posted on social media.
A cousin ox Martin, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that Martin was among the five men shot at Okahandja on Tuesday night.
“We heard it on the news and we went to the mortuary to confirm, it was him, Erikki Akawa Martin,” he said.
He added that something was not adding up and said the police knew what they were doing.
“The police killed them, how could you follow someone from Windhoek and not warn the police at Okahandja or even at the roadblock, if they knew they were going to rob [a gambling house]?”
The police are yet to release an official crime report on the incident.
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Spain holds parliamentary elections on November 10th.
Spanish Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez failed to get enough support in parliament to become prime minister again. On the other side, King Felipe VI announced that he would not be proposing another prime ministerial candidate, thus paving the way for a new vote.
"The European narrative has been wounded," Veliaj, 39, told BIRN in an interview in July hours before he was sworn in for a second term as mayor of the Albanian capital.
"Telling Albania and other countries in the Western Balkans 'we'll consider next year, you still have some work to do' and once you fulfil that list, you see you are not being rewarded, is disappointing," he said.


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So I’ve seen examples of color bombing many times before, but for some reason it’s never occurred to me to put them all together in a post. Some people are referring to them as colored smoke photographs, or explosions of color, but I prefer the term color bombing. I think what it usually is, is paint pigment is thrown up into the air and then pictures are taken to capture the way it falls back to the earth. It’s pretty similar to the color run, if you’ve ever seen anyone participate in that. I think there are also some photographers that do use actual colored smoke, but to me, it’s still a bomb of color. Hence my term, color bombing.
First up we have Spanish photographer Lola Guerra who has decided to color bomb Mexican deserts. Her images are incredible. The contrast of the natural desert environment with the plumes of color is an eye catching juxtaposition, and a statement from the artist that cannot be ignored. It’s almost like with each image she captures, she is saying something about human’s impact on nature. How mankind has scarred the natural landscape of America. Or maybe she just went out into the desert so her color bombs wouldn’t get all over everything else. Anyway, check out some of her photos.
Next, we have Marcel Christ who has literally captured explosions of color. Against a solid backdrop, this still life photographer has created special cocktails of color bombs to create unique photographs. The neat thing about his work is that there are two visibly different styles. One explosion is sharp and bright like a firework, and one is soft and fluffy like a falling cloud. Also, the “firework” style is more monochromatic, where the “fluffy” style showcases more of a gradient of color.
Lastly, we have Rob and Nick Carter who have chosen a beautiful bright blue sky as their backdrop. The interesting thing about this series, is just the shapes of the color bombs themselves. It’s need to see the different stages throughout the explosion the photo was taken, and the different ways they fall back to earth. Gravity is a beautiful thing, my friend. Check ’em out.
Well there you have it folks, three different photographers, showing three different methods of color bombing, while simultaneously making the world a more colorful place. What do you think about this new trend in photography? Do you love it or hate it? Is it something you want to try? Imagine how dialed in you have to have you camera to be able to capture these jussssttt right. What a challenge that would be!


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The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three 2020 regular season games for a dental issue that resulted in last-minute oral surgery. According to a Milwaukee Bucks spokesperson, the star underwent “a root-canal like procedure.”
Root canal therapy, often simply called “a root canal,” may be needed when there is an infection inside the tooth. When dental pulp becomes inflamed or infected, excruciating pain can result. Pulp is the soft tissue that fills the inside of the tooth. It is made up of nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. During root canal treatment, the pulp is removed, the space inside the tooth is disinfected, it is filled with a special material, and then the hole is sealed up.
A root canal is nothing to fear. It relieves pain by getting rid of infection and is so effective that over 15 million of them are performed in the U.S. each year. This routine procedure generally requires only local anesthetic, and your mouth should be back to normal within a day or two after treatment. Antetokounmpo can attest to that, as he returned to play the next day.
However, delaying root canal treatment when you need it can have serious consequences. If left untreated, an infection inside the tooth continues to spread, and it may move into the gums and jaw and cause other problems in the body. So, how do you know if you may need a root canal? Here are some signs:
Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures. One sign of nerve damage inside your tooth is pain that is still there 30 seconds after eating or drinking something hot or cold.
Intense pain when biting down. You may feel pain deep within your tooth, or in your jaw, face or other teeth. The pain may be hard to pinpoint—and even if it improves at times, it usually comes back.
A chipped, cracked or discolored tooth. A chip or crack can allow bacteria to enter the tooth, and the tooth may darken if the tissue inside is damaged.
A pimple on the gum. A bump or pimple on the gum that doesn't go away or keeps coming back may signify that a nearby tooth is infected.
Tender, swollen gums. Swollen gums may indicate an infection inside the tooth or the need for periodontal treatment.
And sometimes there is no pain, but an infection may be discovered during a dental exam.
Tooth pain should never be ignored, so don't put off a dental visit when you have a toothache. In fact, if a bad toothache goes away, it could mean that the nerves inside the tooth have died, but the infection may still be raging. Also, be sure to keep up with your regular dental checkups. We may spot a small problem that can be addressed before it becomes a bigger problem that would require more extensive treatment.
Remember, for dental issues both large and small, we're on your team! If you would like more information about tooth pain, please contact us or schedule a consultation. To learn more, read the Dear Doctor magazine articles “Tooth Pain? Don't Wait!” and “Root Canal Treatment: What You Need to Know.”
It's a common practice among people slowly losing their teeth to have their remaining teeth removed. They find dentures to be less costly than replacing one tooth at a time or caring for those that remain. On the other hand, it's usually healthier for the mouth to preserve remaining teeth as long as possible, replacing them only as necessary.
This latter strategy has up to now been difficult and expensive to achieve. But dental implants are changing that—using these imbedded titanium metal devices with a variety of restorations, we're able to better plan and implement staged tooth replacement.
Most people associate implants with single tooth replacements of a life-like crown cemented or screwed into an abutment attached to the implant post. This can play an early role in a staged replacement plan, but at some point, multiple single-tooth implants can become quite expensive.
Implants, however, have a much broader range of use. A few strategically placed implants can support a variety of restorations, including bridges and removable or fixed dentures. Four to eight implants, for example, can secure a fixed denture replacing all teeth on a jaw, far fewer than the number needed to replace the teeth individually.
Implants may also improve the function of traditional restorations. For instance, dentures can't stop the bone loss that often results from tooth loss—in fact, they will accelerate it as they rub and irritate the bony ridges of the jaw. By contrast, implants stimulate bone growth, slowing or even stopping the process of bone loss.
In a traditional bridge, the outer crowns of the restoration are bonded to the teeth on either side of the missing tooth gap (the middle crowns fill the gap). These support teeth must be permanently altered to accommodate the crowns. But an implant-supported bridge doesn't depend on other teeth for support, thus eliminating the need to permanently alter any teeth.
More importantly, previously placed implants often become part of the next stages of tooth replacement, like building on an addition onto an existing house. All in all, including implants in your ongoing dental restoration can help you enjoy the benefits of preserving your natural teeth for much longer.
If you would like more information on dental restoration options, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Replacing All Teeth but Not All at Once.”
Life has changed dramatically over the centuries. But although our ancient forebears wouldn't recognize much of our modern world, they would be well acquainted with one particular oral habit that still persists. There's some evidence from archeological dental examinations that our ancestors also clenched or ground their teeth.
This habit of involuntarily gnashing, clenching or grinding the teeth together is most prevalent among children, although not considered a major problem at these younger ages. But it can continue into adulthood, as it does for one in ten people, and lead to an array of problems from worn teeth to jaw joint pain.
As to why adult teeth grinding occurs, researchers have proposed a number of possibilities. Some believe it may be related to the arousal response that occurs when a person passes through various stages of sleep. It also appears that certain psychoactive drugs can trigger it. But at the top of the cause list, teeth grinding is believed to be a physical outlet for stress.
Because of the possibility of multiple causes, there is no one method for treatment—instead, it's better to tailor treatments to the individual. Universally, though, patients who use drugs, alcohol or tobacco, all of which are considered contributing factors, may reduce grinding episodes by restricting their use of these substances.
It's also possible to reduce the incidence of teeth grinding through better stress management. People can learn and use individual relaxation techniques like meditation, mindfulness or biofeedback. For sleep-related teeth grinding it may also be helpful to forgo use of electronic devices before bedtime for a better night's sleep.
Dental treatments like an occlusal guard worn mainly during sleep can minimize the effects of nocturnal teeth grinding. This custom-made appliance prevents teeth from coming fully into contact with each other, thus lowering the intensity of the biting forces generated and preventing cumulative damage to teeth and dental work.
If you have symptoms like sore teeth and jaws, reports from your family hearing you grind your teeth, or catching yourself during the day clenching your teeth, make an appointment for a full examination. From there, we'll help you find the right combination of solutions to keep this old habit from complicating your oral health.
If you would like more information on teeth grinding, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Teeth Grinding.”


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The hubby and I are headed to Chicago in a few weeks. We will be there for 3 lunches and 3 dinners. Currently the only thing on the agenda is a dinner reservation at Alinea one night. In our relationship he is the whimsical artist and I am the planner. While I am sure he is going to come up with a list of "must do" list of restaurants to pop into for our trip (maybe 2 light dinners on each of the non-Alinea nights) I am trying to plan ahead for lunch and make reservations if necessary. It has been a few years since we have been in Chicago, but we did Japonais, Frontera, & Blackbird all for dinner on our last trip (circa 2006) Suggestions for delicious circa Spring 2011? (Welcome to dinner options as well) ...
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Cycling past vineyards and picking gardens
43.5 km • Kasterlee
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We already know that Kasterlee has fertile soil because of the giant pumpkins grown here every year. But did you also know that the soil of our municipality is excellent for growing grapes? Three Kastel vintners work in a sustainable and natural way, and full of passion, to produce delicious local wines. Discover all this during your bike ride over the Kempen
Heuvelrug and through the valley of the Kleine Nete.
Besides wine estates and beautiful views, you will also pass two picking gardens where you can pick your own bouquet of flowers. How beautiful is that. Want to reminisce at home? Then do yourself a favor with a bottle of wine and a freshly picked bouquet of flowers.
With places of interest Wijndomein De Zwaluw, Pluktuin 't Braam, Wijndomein Eersselshof, Pluktuin Den Hof van Isschot and Wijngaard Netevallei.
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A poignant trip to the First World War battlefields in France and Belgium left a lasting impression on two students.
Haslingden High School Year 10 students Oliver Cameron and Alice Harding walked on the fields where soldiers had fought in trenches, went to Tyne Cot Cemetery and observed the Last Post at the Menin Gate.
They travelled with history teacher Mandy Pollard and three coaches of students from other Lancashire schools in the four-day visit.
Alice, 14, said: “I have learnt about the history in lessons but it was very moving to be at the memorial at Tyne Cot and to see all those names of soldiers who had died.
“It made the history that I had learnt more real.”
Both students got to take part in the government-funded trip after staff put their names forward.
They also created a sculpture of a soldier that will form part of a large display to remember those who died on the Belgian battlefields.


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If you’ve ever been out to the east of Herefordshire you may have come across the lovely village of Aylton. Since Saxon times there has been a settlement here and interestingly the name of the village was derived from the Anglo Saxon female leader of the settlement Aethelgifu.
Aylton Court, a large Georgian house built of brick has been a fixture here since around 1841 and over the years was rented out to various tenants. In 1855 the Foulger family moved in and for a while they were very happy but then a terrible tragedy befell them. One fateful day John Foulger’s children Henry and Emma were playing as they normally would. Running around, shrieking and getting up to no good as children invariably do. When suddenly John heard something that he did not expect to hear, the sound of a gunshot and then a deadly silence which turned his blood cold. With fear rising in his chest and a dread in his heart he walked towards where the gunfire had come from, it was the family staircase.
Before him stood his son Henry with gun still in hand, white to the core like a statue, just like all his blood had drained from his body. It was clear that he was in shock, his eyes welling up with tears, he said nothing but remained so very still. Before him laid his sister Emma, her body lifeless and mortally injured from the shot he had just taken, the air was heavy with sadness and the inevitability of it all.
It turned out that Henry had found a gun, thinking it was unloaded the children began playing with it and as they did so Henry pointed it at Emma who was on the staircase and shot her dead.
Indescribable grief ravaged the family, Emma was duly buried in Aylton churchyard and life was never to be the same again for the Foulger family.
You may have thought that this tragedy could not get any worse but it did. The family were to receive yet another awful blow when shortly after Emma’s burial her grave was raided by robbers and her body taken.
Haunted by grief and the tragedy that had befallen them the family moved away from Aylton Court three years later. Legend has it that Emma still haunts the staircase where she was shot by her brother.
How very sad.
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If socialists mean that under extraordinary circumstances, for urgent cases, the State should set aside some resources to assist certain unfortunate people, to help them adjust to changing conditions, we will, of course, agree. This is done now; we desire that it be done better. There is however, a point on this road that must not be passed; it is the point where governmental foresight would step in to replace individual foresight and thus destroy it.

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A public representative has managed to get elected to the block chairperson post by virtue of a fake caste certificate.
The present Sambalpur Sadar tehsildar, Gyanaranjan Bhanjdeo, has allegedly issued a caste certificate to one Snehalata Behera who went on to become block chairperson of Nuagaon in Nayagarh district in the recently held PRI polls. In the certificate she has been mentioned as a Scheduled Caste. The certificate was, however, signed by Bhanjdeo after a revenue inspector reportedly verified her papers.
The incident came to light after former sarpanch of Baradihi panchayat in Nuagaon block, Keshav Mahakud, called on the Sambalpur District Collector Mrinalini Darswal on Tuesday and requested her to cancel the caste certificate issued to Behera.
He alleged that Behera had furnished a forged certificate. Though she belonged to ‘Tanti’, a caste under Other Backward Caste (OBC) category, she had managed to get a Scheduled Caste certificate from the Sadar Tahasil citing herself ‘Patra Tanti’ in March 2011.
It is learnt that the caste of Behera has been mentioned as Tanti (OBC) in the land records of her ancestral property in village Nimpadar in Ganjam. Behera, who was working as an Asha volunteer in Burla here, originally hails from Nimpadar village under Jagannath Prasad police limits in Ganjam district. She is presently residing in Nuagaon following her marriage and apparently obtained the certificate while working here.
After being apprised of the incident, Sambalpur District Collector has directed Bhanjdeo to inquire as to which RI verified the documents before forwarding it to him.


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The Invincible Red Sonja #2
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner
Art by Moritat
Colors by Matt Carter
Letters by Dave Sharpe
The Rundown: Sonja’s job protecting the future queen will expose her to dark forces.
Sonja and Princess Zaria have made it to Erkhara and the warrior continues to be on her guard as the princess takes in her surroundings. As the city prepares for the upcoming wedding, an assassin works to stop the ceremony with an arrow. Having failed in his mission, the killer goes on the run, but Sonja is hot on his heels. After cornering the assassin, Sonja discovers that the princess was not his target after all.
Sonja returns to the castle and the next morning finds herself back in action when an attempt is made on the princess’ life. As dignitaries gather for the pre-wedding feast, Sonja continues to stand guard. When an object of great value goes missing, there is an uproar and Red Sonja revels in the possibility of adventure.
The Story: Palmiotti and Conner inject this story with a lot of fun and adventure. I love everything about its structure, its humor and dialogue. Sonja is such a dynamic character and everything in this issue celebrates her strength. There is great action throughout the issue as well and the intrigue is engaging. I had a lot of fun being immersed in this adventure and I cannot wait to see what happens next.
The Art: Moritat delivers some stunning visuals throughout this issue. Everything from the characters to the rich backgrounds is immersive and visually stunning.


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"Great for dogs who likes to eat grass. Wheat grass helped stop my dog from eating grasses around my neighborhood. Who knows what is in the grasses anymore that made my dog sick in the past. I know I am meeting her needs instead of instinctively eating grass by adding this to her diet daily." - JPo
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Organic Wheatgrass is the perfect food for your perfect dog. Greens for dogs! Wheatgrass is a nutritional powerhouse rich in chlorophyll, antioxidant nutrients, vitamins A, B-complex, C, E and K and minerals and a complete set of amino acids that may support optimal health. Rich in magnesium and potassium, it's a great superfood that may keep your dog healthy and happy.
70g | 250 mL in a recyclable glass jar
Wheatgrass is considered one of the most potent superfoods in the people nutrition realm, and dogs seem to know this. I'm sure you've witnessed your dog enjoying a grass salad while spending time outdoors, and there is a theory dogs are naturally drawn to consume chlorophyl rich foods.
This powerful leafy green adds valuable fibre to help support your dog's healthy digestion. An interesting fact, is that wheat grass is also commonly used as a healthy dietary addition for cats, birds, reptiles and other small animals.
Wheatgrass contains as much magnesium as broccoli, brussell sprouts, beets, carrots and celery.
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Wheat grass helped stop my dog from eating grasses around my neighborhood. Who knows what is in the grasses anymore that made my dog sick in the past. I know I am meeting her needs instead of instinctively eating grass by adding this to her diet daily.
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So fat so good. She seems to like it with her meal. I just wish each jar came with a scoop.

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One By One...Brandon - (Australia), formerly Bafana Mac & producer of EDM, had local success gaining support from Gold Coasts 105.7 Radio Metro. With a broad musical taste he decided to introduce some of the influences outside of EDM into his music. He pushes all the right buttons.
Gabriel - (Peru), from the school of Hard Rock & Metal, Gabriel's riffs zap the synthetic music to life like Victor Von Frankenstein! A monster is born.
Hania - (USA), Australian born globe trotter who has finally settled down in the USA. A multi-award winner for her music compositions and performance throughout life... Hania now just calls herself a singer/songwriter who will own your soul the moment you begin to listen.


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Here are some photos of glazes under microscope. It’s like exploring space.
Living crystal structures captured in time. Microworlds hidden from our eyes. Poetry of nature.
We had quite some unhappy results with the dirt that we picked up in the valley of Završnica. The dirt contains probably a lot of calcium carbonate sands, which makes it very liquid when firing on high temperatures. David applied too much of this limestone sand pieces, because he wanted the glaze to flow. Teapot and mugs sticked to the plate and we couldn’t save them. Teapot and two mugs will be ok for our home use.
Last week we went to Strunjan where salt is still produced in traditional salt pans. Strunjan’s salt pans are actually a part of Sečovlje Salina Nature Park. There we picked up some dirt that we found around salt-fields, so we would use it as glaze. Last year we picked up some dirt in Sečovlje salt pans and use it as glaze which came out great. So we tought the glaze from Strunjan’s dirt will be the same, but actually the Strunjan Salina glaze is completely different. It’s brownish and it gets glossy when applied in thick layer. We like it! And we will use it in the future, maybe we combine it with other glazes as well.
And the results:
With this glaze it’s all about shrinkage trick. Glaze is mostly made out of porcelain and ball clay, so it needs longer soaking time. It’s fired between cone 8 and 9, depends of procentage of the ingredients. During the firing process its shrinkage is bigger than the shrinkage of clay itself. It makes beautiful surface of melted cracks and little craters. Its downside is that it can deform thin objects.
Neverless this glaze is perfect for combining with other colour glossy glazes. It just makes amazing unpredictable effects.


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One of India's most prominent journalists was shot dead on Tuesday by unidentified attackers at her home in the city of Bangalore.
Gauri Lankesh, 55, was found dead on the doorstep of her home in a pool of blood. Police are searching for two attackers who left on a motorcycle. Lankesh was buried with full state honors — her body in glass case decorated with marigolds. Protests and candlelit vigils were held in her memory across the country.
Lankesh was famous across India for campaigning against the influence of religion on Indian politics. She was particularly opposed to the right-wing Hindu nationalist government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to journalist Anoo Bhuyan, Lankesh was the victim of frequent death and assault threats on social media.
"These [threats] do not always translate into the real world, but they create an atmosphere that is intimidating and stifling, especially for woman journalists," Bhuyan says. "For young journalists like me, Ghauri was really remarkable and exceptional because [for her] the fear of death threats and fear of assault — none of it mattered. There was a bigger picture."
Hear more about journalist Gauri Lankesh in The World's interview with Anoo Bhuyan above.


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A photoshop composite I created based on a depressing break-up jam.
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(Kieron McIntosh) recently dropped this impactful video for his latest record, “Hard Times“, which makes strong commentary on black struggles. Sending a message about owning the strength that comes with it, the release follows more conscious work from the musician, who brought in other prominent talents such as Laura Mvula and Jay Prince for his brilliant debut, “Elijah“.
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When she was only 8 years old, Ghati was sold by her older brother to a 55-year-old man, who put the orphan girl on a motorcycle and rode to his house near Musoma, Tanzania. There the man raped her.
After two weeks of daily assaults, Ghati escaped while the man was working in his fields. On the path to the local village, she met a young woman and appealed for help. The woman, who had legal training, advised Ghati to return to the house and wait until she could come for her that evening. When the woman arrived that night, she brought the police, who confronted the man. “Oh, no,” the man said. “She’s just my house girl.”
“But you call me your wife,” Ghati said. The man was arrested and eventually sentenced to prison.
Ghati, a pseudonym to protect her identity, was taken to the city of Musoma, on the shore of Lake Victoria, and placed in a shelter under the care of the Immaculate Heart Sisters of Africa.
“What the center does is support vulnerable children,” says Sister Annunciata Chacha, the director of the shelter called Jipe Moyo, a Swahili term meaning “To Give Heart.” Jipe Moyo, a program of the Musoma diocese, cares for children who have been living on the street, children who run away from domestic violence, children who flee from female genital mutilation (FGM), which is sometimes called female circumcision, and girls escaping from child marriages.
“They bring them here to Jipe Moyo,” Sister Chacha says. At the center, the children receive care, counseling and education. “We provide shelter, school materials, food, medicine, clothing, shoes, everything.”
Jipe Moyo shelters 70 minors, most of whom are girls, some as young as 2 years old, who’ve been orphaned or abandoned. One 5-year-old girl was found sleeping on a garbage dump after being kicked out of her house by her stepmother. More than a dozen boys at the center were rescued from the streets. Jipe Moyo also supports more than 50 children at area boarding schools. A few have gone on to college.
The center’s location in north central Tanzania is no coincidence. The Mara Region of Tanzania, of which Musoma is the capital, has some of that country’s highest rates of child marriage and female genital mutilation, even though both are technically illegal in Tanzania.
In the Mara Region, 55 percent of marriages involve minors under the legal age of 18; many of those involve girls as young as 12 or 13, says Liz Mach, a Maryknoll lay missioner who works as assistant director of the office of Planning and Development for the Musoma Diocese. That figure compares with 37 percent of marriages involving minors nationally in the East African country.
Similarly, 44 percent of girls in the Mara Region are subjected to genital mutilation, compared with 15 percent nationally, Mach says.
“So we have child marriages, we have domestic abuse, we have kids running from FGM, we have trafficking of kids, we’ve got everything, and it all comes under that one big umbrella of gender-based violence,” says Mach, a nurse, who with 44 years in East Africa is Maryknoll Lay Missioners’ longest-serving active missioner. Much of her work, especially in the last decade, has centered on helping women and combating gender-based violence.
Mach notes that part of the reason for the high rates of FGM and child marriages in the Mara area is ethnic and cultural: the dominant ethnic group in the area, the Kuria people, have traditionally practiced FGM as a rite of passage for young girls, making them eligible for marriage. This leads to early marriages and girls as young as 12 becoming pregnant. That results in a high mortality rate for these would-be mothers. For survivors, it can mean painful, long-term and potentially life-threatening health problems. “Body wise, they are not ready at all” for pregnancy, she says.
Among other ethnic groups in Tanzania, such as the Luo and the Sukuma peoples, the practice of cutting is not part of their cultures, she says. “They don’t do FGM, but the abuse of girls and the use of girls sexually is very, very high,” she says.
However, gender-based violence, mostly against women in various forms, isn’t limited to Tanzania or to East Africa, Mach says. It occurs around the world, including in the United States, where underage marriage remains an issue. According to a 2017 PBS Frontline report that surveyed state marriage records between 2000 and 2015, children as young as 12 or 13 had been allowed to marry in various U.S. states. And the World Health Organization estimates that annually 3 million girls around the world face genital mutilation in 30 different countries.
At Jipe Moyo, 17-year-old Mwita says she ran away from home to avoid female mutilation, which her stepfather was insisting that she undergo. “My mom didn’t want me to pass through that stage, but the tribe says that every child must pass that stage,” says Mwita. “So when I tell my mom I won’t do it, she refused to hear me because she knew she would be beaten or even divorced.”
Distressed at the prospect of being cut, Mwita confided to her school headmistress, who with the school social worker brought the girl to Jipe Moyo. Today, Mwita is continuing her studies and hopes to become a doctor. Her mother occasionally visits her, but only in secret for fear of being beaten by her husband. Mwita has no contact with the rest of her family.
Even when both the mother and father are against cutting their daughters, the parents can be overruled by other males in the family, such as an uncle or grandfather, Mach says. She cites the case of three girls whose parents brought them to Jipe Moyo. “They were 6, 7 and 9 at the time, and they were brought in to us for protection because the father said, ‘I cannot protect my own children.’ ”
Mach credits Musoma’s Bishop Michael Msonganzila with leading the effort to counter FGM in the area.
“When he was just being installed as bishop in 2008, he made a stand against female genital mutilation,” she says. The bishop called on elders in the Mara Region to end FGM, and he inaugurated rescue camps to prevent girls from being cut while home during school breaks in November and December.
The first rescue camp in 2008 had 53 girls, Mach says. Last December more than 600 girls were under protection. The turnout for the camps is a sign of progress on the issue of FGM. “They’re brought in by their parents,” Mach says.
Sister Chacha says despite the horrors Jipe Moyo’s children have escaped, the situation is slowly improving in the area, in part because of educational efforts of the diocese, including educating students and teachers through in-school seminars and outreach workshops for village and community leaders.
Mach, who is writing a book on gender-based violence, drawing on her experience in East Africa, says her role now is mostly administrative, writing grant proposals and supporting the work of the sisters and the diocese.
“They’re running all the programs,” she says. “It’s the bishop. It’s our priests. We have some great young priests. We have some great young sisters. We have some great young women who are working in our projects.”
But, Mach says, credit really belongs to courageous young girls such as Mwita and Ghati who are standing up and saying “no” to FGM and to child marriages.
“These girls are standing up and they’re going against their parents, they’re going against their culture. They’re the brave ones,” she says. “We wouldn’t be able to make any inroads if we didn’t have them doing that.”
This article is from the May-June 2020 issue of Maryknoll magazine.


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