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As in many developing countries, radio reaches the widest audience in Haiti. Estimates vary, but more than 300 radio stations are believed to broadcast throughout the country. Talk show programs serve as one of the few ways in which ordinary Haitians can speak out about politics and the government. A law passed in 1997 declares the airwaves to be the property of the government, but at least 133 unlicensed radio stations operate freely. In addition, there are 50 community-based stations throughout the country.

Television has experienced in the last 12 months, a dramatic expansion with, in the metropolitan area, no fewer than 25 stations broadcasting on the airwaves. Tele Haiti, the oldest TV station, offers on its cable network many foreign channels.

Haiti's three French-language newspapers have a total circulation of less than 20,000. Small, Creole-language newspapers are printed irregularly.

History
The media sector in Haiti has a long history and its situation today might be understood in the light of its progress through the years.

 1724: Media existed for the first time in Haiti, with the newspaper of French journalist Joseph Payen who received an authorization from the King of France.
 1764: Antoine Marie, a printer from France, founded in Cap-Haïtien the weekly publication: "Gazette de Saint-Domingue". The publication was forced to change locations to Port-au-Prince. lt had 1500 subscribers in 1788.
 The French Revolution in 1789 brought some freedom for the press, and other papers went into print. In 1802, fifty newspapers have been listed in Saint-Domingue.
 1804: The « Gazette politique et commerciale d'Haïti», the first publication in the new independent country. This publication dropped out of circulation.
 1806: When the Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines died on October 17, 1806, «Sentinelle d'Haïti» replaced the Gazette. lts name will change several times but spreading the government ideology remained its main objective.
 From 1804 to 1949. Max Bissainthe has counted 885 newspapers, some of which exist until today, such as Le Moniteur (1845), Le Nouvelliste (1898) and Le Matin (1907). The period before the American occupation was characterized by the breach and violation of ethical and professional rules. Successive governments and their opponents seized the press sector to their profit.
 Between 1914 and 1934, during the American occupation, three laws were adopted to regulate the press sector. These laws restricted freedom of the press. The more outspoken journalists were put in jail, e.g. Georges J. Petit, who went to prison seventeen times between 1915 and 1960. He wrote an article in Le Petit Impartial, along with Jacques Roumain who was also critical of the occupation and advocated that the youth take a stand.
 1930: Emergence of the broadcasting media. Print media was almost completely abandoned. Broadcasting imposed itself as a real alternative in the country where nearly 85% people were illiterate. Several of today's well-known stations were created during this time period, such as Radio Haiti (1935) and Radio Caraïbes in Port-au-Prince (1949). The provinces, Radio Voix du Nord (1945), Radio Citadelle (1950) and Voix Évangélique in the North department and Radio Indépendance in Gonaïves/Artibonite (1953) emerged.
 1957–1986. The coming of TV established the domination of audiovisual media. Télé Haiti, in 1959, became the first TV station in the country. During the twenty-nine year Duvalier dictatorship, there is systematic violation of basic freedoms of the press; harassment, torture of journalists, censorship. Many journalists went into exile.
 In 1979, the government launched the Télévision Nationale d'Haïti (TNH) a TV "real" mass medium. Unfortunately, since its creation TNH has remained an instrument of propaganda for the government.
 Since 1986, the press sector has experienced constant change. Indeed, several journalists have been imprisoned or killed for their ideology, their affinity for political groups or their objectivity.
 The hope for a free media vanished with the military coup against Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
When Aristide returned from exile in 1994, the press was expecting an improvement in freedom. The assassination of Jean-Léopold Dominique, owner and director of Radio Haiti-Inter in 2000, and Brignol Lindor, political columnist and editorial director in Radio Echo 2000 in 2001 showed that the hope for assuring press freedom was destined for disillusionment.

Governmental policy and Regulation
The decree of October 12, 1977, published during Jean Claude Duvalier's regime, the principal document governing the operation of the sector of telecommunications in Haiti gives the Haitian State the monopoly of services in telecommunications. The authority placed in control of this sector is the National Council of Telecommunications (CONATEL).

The press and media sector is running under a Decree issued on July 31, 1986 by the General' Henri Namphy's government. This publication makes provision for aIl press industries, which outline the privileges and duties that go with the media professions.

"Press" refers to the followings:
 Newspapers or all kind of periodical publications
 Broadcasting and television
 Printing house, bookshop, publishing house
 Press agencies

Journalists are the press enterprise's editors, radio broadcast announcers, TV presenters, cameramen, researchers, columnists, contributors to the editing, editors, translators, reporters, picture editors, and photojournalists.

The Ministry of Information and Coordination issue accreditation cards, renewable each year, to the press enterprises that have legal registration. The conditions for obtaining a professional card that attest the capacity of a journalist include a University degree or equivalent, and a credential card from a registered organ of the press.

Foreign journalists who want to practice their profession in Haiti have to request a professional card from the Ministry of Information and Coordination.

The creation of the press enterprise is subject to a prior declaration addressed to the Ministry of Information and Coordination, the National Archives and the National Library for a registration of copyright. The owner of an audiovisual media makes a declaration to the Ministry of Publics Works, Transport and Communication, and the Ministry of Justice.

Media landscape

In Haiti, three news agencies, two daily and two weekly newspapers published in the capital, Port-au-Prince, form the core of the written press. Other periodicals (political journals and varieties magazines) exist, but appear to be very irregular.

Nearly 400 radio and TV stations broadcast on Haitian territory. Only half work legally, with a license of Conatel, the agency that regulates communications.

Experts talk of a large territorial coverage by those 400 media, for a country of 10 million people and 27,750 sq km. However, the statistics for measuring the audience ratings and penetration are non-existent. In a country where the literacy rate is 53% and the standard of living low, we know that radio is the most popular medium.

The majority of 400 radios and TVs are small independent businesses, mainly concentrated in big cities. They broadcast on FM. AM transmitters are too costly to operate.

Public media, grouped in the consortium RTNH (Radio Télévision Nationale d'Haïti), despite the out datedness of their equipment, cover much of the territory.

Haiti has thirty community radio stations, which are located in rural areas. They are managed by farmers' organizations. They diffuse news, educational programs on health, agriculture and environment.

The religious stations are present in many localities. Excepted the stations of the Baptist network Radio Lumière, these Christian media are managed by local churches or dioceses.

Unlike other countries in the region, there are no big press groups, with large financial resources in Haiti. However, a movement of grouping of stations begins with the constitution of two groups of media, from the two dailies in the country: Le Nouvelliste group and Le Nouveau Matin SA group, which manage each a daily journal, a weekly magazine (respectively, Ticket Magazine and Spotlight Magazine), online newspapers including Balistrad and Ayibopost, one or two radio stations, and soon television channels.

Another group, Caraïbes FM, consists of seven radio stations and two TV channels network. There is a trend for most important radio stations to have their own TV channel.

Many stations of the capital work in network with radios of province, through the country. They broadcast especially news.

All major Haitian media have their own websites, which distributes audio or written contents. These texts or audio signals are widely relayed by other media in the Haitian Diaspora. Three television channels are broadcast by the site JumpTV.com.
Four news agencies publish only on the Internet: Balistrad, Agence Haitienne de Presse, Haiti Press Network and MediAlternatif.

Formats

Newspapers

Newspapers in Haiti include the following:

Balistrad, est. 2018 (online)
Le Nouvelliste, est. 1898
 , est. 2015
Le Matin, est. 1907 (Defunct media)
 Le Moniteur, est. 1845 (official journal)
Haïti Liberté, est. 2007
Haïti Observateur
Haïti en Marche
Haïti Progrès

Radio

Radio stations in Haiti include the following:
 Radio Antilles Internationale, est. 1984
 Radio Caraïbes, est. 1949
 Radio Cacique, est. 1961
 Radio Celeste, est. 1991
 Radio Galaxie, est. 1990
 Radio Ginen, est. 1994  http://haitimedia.live/radio/92-9-fm-radio-ginen/
 Radio Kadans FM, est. 1991
 Radio Kiskeya, est. 1994  http://haitimedia.live/radio/88-5-fm-radio-kiskeya/
 Radio Lakansyel
 Radio Lumière, est. 1959  http://haitimedia.live/radio/95-9-fm-radio-lumiere/
 Radio Magic Stereo, est. 1991
 Radio Métropole, est. 1970  http://haitimedia.live/radio/100-1-fm-radio-metropole/
 Signal FM http://haitimedia.live/radio/90-5-fm-signal-fm/
 Radio Soleil
 Radio Tele Zenith
 Radio Vision 2000 http://haitimedia.live/radio/99-3-radio-vision-2000/
Defunct stations include:
 Radio Haiti-Inter, 1935-2003

Television

TV stations in Haiti include the following:
 Tele Caraibes http://hbiptv.com/tele-caraibes/
 Tele Ginen http://hbiptv.com/tele-ginen/
 Tele Metropole http://hbiptv.com/tele-metropole/
 Television Nationale d'Haiti http://hbiptv.com/tele-nationale-dhaiti/
 Nago TV  http://nago.tv
 Radio Tele 6 Univers http://hbiptv.com/tele-6-univers/
 Tele Kiskeya http://hbiptv.com/tele-kiskeya/
 Tele Super Star http://hbiptv.com/tele-super-star/
 Tele Espace http://hbiptv.com/tele-espace-2/
 Hebdo TV http://hbiptv.com/hebdotvcom/
 Tele Eclair http://hbiptv.com/tele-eclair/
 Tele Hirondelle http://hbiptv.com/tele-hirondelle/
 Tele Signal http://hbiptv.com/tele-signal/
 Tele Amani-Y http://hbiptv.com/tele-amani-y/
 Tele Haiti ' http://telehaiti.com/
 Tele Variété Chaine 30 https://www.tva30.com/
 Netalkole TV https://haitibroadcasting.com/netalkoletv/

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Media's development: challenges and advantages

Challenges

The Haitian press faces many challenges with limited resources.

 First challenge: survive as a company - or nonprofit institution - in a country economically weak and politically fragile. The majority of the Haitian media are small businesses operating in a very risky and very competitive.
The media fail to operate properly and to meet their financial obligations, as renew their equipment and improve working conditions and salaries of technicians and journalists.
In Haiti, due to major economic difficulties facing the country, the advertising market is low and is concentrated mainly in the capital, Port-au-Prince. Because of rationing electricity, the operating budget of the media is burdened by the cost of fuel and maintenance of generators.
The media in the Diaspora, Canada and the United States, operating in a more structured, less confront these problems, due also to the greater access to funding sources, such as advertising and subsidies.

 The second challenge: to manage the precarious and the low skill level of its employees. Very few journalists are able to live decently on their wages. Very few are trained properly, even though the number of training schools tends to increase.
 Third challenge: to carry out its mission of information. Because of the deficiencies in the education system, it is incumbent upon the media, particularly radio, to inform and educate the Haitian people. This requires large financial resources and adequate human resources.
Illiteracy and low enrolment rates are obstacles that prevent the spread of the media, including the written press.
The Haitian journalists often become mercenaries, against ethics and professional ethics. This is a serious credibility problem.

 Fourth challenge: working in security. Journalists can cope with various acts of violence: persecution, threats, intimidation, arrests, attacks on the facilities. These physical attacks can be fatal. Example murder of Jean Dominique, were never punished until today.
 Fifth challenge: master the new technologies. As elsewhere in the world, the Haitian Press faces the benefits but also the constraints created by the new information technologies and communication.
The development of the Internet and cellular phones over the past five years has allowed the media to benefit from a better flow of information. But it has also revealed other media competitors, such as webradios, webTV, sites for sharing videos, such YouTube, blogs, and so on.

 Despite the cyclical and structural problems, the Haitian media manage to reflect a certain vitality of journalism in Haiti and to forge a sense that the media have a crucial role to play in the country's future.

Advantages
The development of the Internet and cellular phones over the past five years has allowed the media to benefit from a better flow of information. But it also revealed other media competitors, including web radios, web TV, sharing sites like YouTube videos, blogs, and so on.

See also
Telecommunications in Haiti

References

Bibliography
in English

 ; + "Press", p. 214

 . (About alternative and community media)
  + List of community radio stations, p. 68+

in French

External links
 SUR LES ONDES: la meilleure source d'informations sur les médias haïtiens
 HAITI MEDIA LIVE: the best source for news about haitian media
 Atelier des Médias de RFI: le blog de Claudel Victor
 Digital Library of the Caribbean contains newspapers, gazettes, and many other publications from Haiti
 Ann Kite Yo Pale or Let Them Speak, an infoasaid report on Best Practice and Lessons Learned in Communication with Disaster Affected Communities after 2010 earthquake - published in November 2011 and written by Imogen Wall and Yves Gérald Chéry.
  (Digitized copies of 17th-19th c. books, newspapers, maps, some published in Haiti, now in the John Carter Brown Library, Brown University, US)

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Have you seen couples who are together but seldom stay at peace? Always criticizing and complaining about each other, they always seem to end up in an argument over every small and big thing. Every time you see them you wonder why they are together or maybe they'd be better off alone. Or are you in one such pair where things are just getting more and more toxic with each passing day?
Well I've been a part of those gigs and sometimes situations are such that you can't help but burst out. And other times, I had just chosen someone wrong for myself. Gladly, I can now say that a string of associations have made an image clear in my head. Studying other successful relationships around me, I found some common factors required for something to work long term.
Oh Boy! Haven't you heard this one before? There are different angles of looking at the same thing, and what most of us do is try to force feed our ideologies onto others. For once just put down your opinion in a way which is less like the start of an argument.
Quick Tip – Watch that voice tone. It's funny how fast the topic gets dissolved when one suddenly starts yelling to make their point seem valid.
Communication gap has been a devil since the beginning of time. The battle lies when we are able to surpass those and put across our thoughts effectively. Even after a battle of words, make sure that the both of you sit to understand what created the issue and how that could have been handled better.
Quick Tip – Make the first move, no matter who's to blame.
Trust them even when you aren't sure what they're up to. Place your hands on their shoulders and give them the assurance. Sometimes all a person needs is to know that they're not alone. Be a listener first and if required a speaker.Even when they prioritize other avenues like family and friends before you, don't leave their back.
I feel like the biggest sign to know if a relationship is healthy or not, is to see if they have any positive effects on each other. We tend to develop habits of people we spend most of our time with. I have seen people grow after they found their perfect partner, and after a time their present self took a full 360° turn for the good.
Quick Tip – Develop good habits together, do small things which will benefit both of you. If they ask you to try something for your benefit, it's about time you listen.
Most partners don't have similar routines. It's obvious that there will be moments when you crave for them, but they won't be there. As much as you respect and value your time, please do the same for them. Don't keep them waiting for a call or meeting, knowing that you might not be able to make it.
Quick Tip – I know you don't wanna disappoint them, but don't lead them on the wrong path.
In most of my past relationships I've spent a considerable amount of my time losing sleep over the future. There's no time for flings, please voice out your feelings. If you are still unsure, tell them and once you feel that you've found a match, be honest. It's not wise to keep someone hanging.
Quick Tip – No double games please. Stop messing with their heads, it's not even funny.
When transitioning from friends to partners and then spouses, we forget how pure and important still remaining friends is. Sometimes all you need is a friend. A light hearted conversation and a good laugh. Grab some drinks and binge watch some series. Lighten up!
Quick Tip – Remember the times you had when you were friends, relive those. Go out and do something fun for a change, instead of usual dates.
I believe that life is all about balance, excess or deficiency of anything creates imbalance and thus leads to further problems. When you decide to share your life with someone, there will be times you have to step out of your comfort zone. And that's completely normal. But knowing how to say no and maintaining your personal boundaries are equally important.
Quick Tip – Please respect their boundaries. If you are cool doing something, it doesn't mean they would feel the same way.
Everyone has a past and before we move on to something new, it's needed that all of our past issues are laid on the table. Little by little, let them know what went wrong with your previous partners and step by step, give them an insight. What you shouldn't do is bombard them with questions and ask for clarifications for actions which doesn't involve you.
Quick Tip – Stop judging. Comfort them and make them feel positive. Take mental notes of the things that bug them and do not make the same mistakes their exes did.
A typical human behaviour is to run after things in order to achieve it and once you got the fish in your net, start neglecting them. A person changes and evolves every single day. Hence, there will always be new things to learn about them. Always make it a point to let them know that they're special. Little things have quite an impact.
Quick Tip – Prove yourself every single day. Win them every single day. May the chase never end.
All of the above mentioned points are being tried and tested over the years and are still in process. Our relationships form an integral part of our life and success, any problem no matter how minute it may be, creates a ruckus in our daily routine.
I hope the above points help you to have and maintain a healthy relationship!


Your medicine cabinet is stocked with acetaminophen, throat lozenges and saline spray for your little one's next cold. While that can help with symptoms, they don't do much to comfort and soothe -- that's our job!
To help your child feel comfortable as she recovers, I recommend a few smart parenting strategies. Here are a few of my must-have items to keep your little one content and comfortable through the worst of cold and flu season.
Rest is key, so it's helpful to have options on hand to keep them occupied while in bed or on the couch. Have them read, draw, color, make a craft or watch movies. I like to keep some new books and movies tucked away for sick days. To make the day as fun as possible, you can also spread out blankets on the floor or set up a tent in the family room.
To ease the ache of a sore throat, whip up a batch of popsicles with your own mold. Let your child pick out their favorite 100 percent fruit juice flavor. Not only will the chilliness soothe the pain, but the treat will also deliver some much-needed vitamins and minerals.
When they're sick, most kids don't have much of an appetite or can't keep much in their bellies. But what kid likes to eat plain, bland food? My parenting strategy: Give them something to smile about by serving them in fun dishes, or using a crazy straw in their smoothie or soup. Consider using food coloring to make a smiley-face in their applesauce; get creative!
Research shows that touch can rev up the immune system, according to a study in The Journal of Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. And that may help speed up your little one's healing process.
Anyone with kids knows, however, that weekday morning meals are usually the most hectic. With a limited amount of time to get everyone up, dressed and off to camp, school or day care, it's no wonder that fitting in a healthy breakfast can seem like an impossible feat.
1. Prep ahead. Do as much as you can ahead of time to minimize the morning rush. If you're having blueberry pancakes for Sunday brunch, make a few extra batches that you can freeze and use throughout the week. If hot cereal is a favorite, prep a few days' worth of servings in your slow cooker and keep a big bowl in the fridge. Save even more time by setting the table and packing the car the night before.
2. Optimize your kitchen setup. Save valuable minutes in the future by taking time now to organize your kitchen so you can easily find the things you regularly need for breakfast, says Kim Cosentino, owner of The De-Clutter Box, an organizing company in Westmont, Illinois. "Think of the cabinets on either side of the stove as prime real estate, and use them for items that you use on a regular basis," says Cosentino. "If you cook hot oatmeal a lot, put the oatmeal box in the cabinet next to the stove." Similarly, store glasses near the fridge and sink, and stash dishes and silverware near the dishwasher to save time unloading.
4. Put the kids to work. The more routine steps your kids do on their own, the more time you'll have to prepare and serve a healthy breakfast. So make it easy for them to pick out their own outfits and dress themselves every morning by organizing their closets and drawers by type of clothing (underwear in one drawer, shirts in another, etc.). Also put a "clean or dirty" magnet on the dishwasher to get them involved in setting the table and clearing it afterwards.
When everyone in your family is down for the count with colds and the flu, you're often the one who continues to be the family cheerleader. But keeping a positive perspective can be tough under some circumstances.
Being upbeat during stressful times is difficult," says Dr. Eva Ritvo, vice chair of the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. "To stay positive, you've got to work it."
What's the best way to maintain an upbeat attitude? Ritvo offers these useful suggestions for rising to the challenge, no matter what you're up against.
Experts agree that regular exercise can boost mood thanks to the feel-good endorphins it releases. "Our bodies were designed for a lot of movement," says Ritvo. "Exercise makes you feel good, helps circulate your blood, gets rid of toxins, maintains your weight and stimulates your brain." It does so many things that are essential to everyday happy functioning. Try to work in at least 30 minutes of exercise every day, whether it's a power walk, a bike ride or Pilates.
To keep a positive perspective, introduce variety into your daily routine. A study conducted at the National Institute on Aging found that the novelty of performing new activities has wide-ranging positive effects, including extending your life.
Do something you haven't done before, which is very stimulating for the brain," says Ritvo. Make a new friend who doesn't fit the mold of your old friends. Take a language class if you've never spoken a language. Take an art class if you've never done art. Give yourself the opportunity to grow in different ways. That's very energizing.
It's very easy to attend to people all day or attend to work and neglect ourselves, but that doesn't work for creating a positive outlook," says Ritvo."It doesn't matter what you do, but be sure to honor yourself and allow yourself to be in a space that works for you." Ritvo suggests setting aside time for a bath, reading for half an hour or meditating to pump up your attitude.
8. Put your best face forward.
The old saying goes: When you look good, you feel good. "You don't have to compete with a fashion model, but it's a good idea to look your best whenever you can," says Ritvo. "Pamper yourself -- if you like to have your nails done, take time to do them yourself. Beauty can be an instant boost and it matters." Buy yourself a great handbag or a fabulous coat. It's something you can carry or wear everyday and feel terrific.
Where are you planning on spending the holidays? According to a recent national survey, more than 40 percent of families are planning on packing their bags. Unfortunately, traveling can leave kids cranky, bored or upset -- and parents frustrated. But you can steer clear of these bumps in the road with a little advance preparation. With the following simple strategies, your next trip will be less stressful -- and more memorable.
To prepare your kids for the unfamiliar, tell them what they can expect. If your sister has three dogs and two cats, for instance, prepare your kids for a wild week: "Aunt Linda's house is a little loud with lots of people and animals, but that is what makes it fun!" Children are better able to handle change when they're in the know.
Also, remember to stay positive. Even if you're dreading the traffic to your in-laws' home, avoid griping in front of your kids. Instead, discuss topics that will help create positive memories, like how excited you are to decorate the tree with grandma and grandpa.
2. Gradually change their schedule.
If grandma's house is in another time zone, shift your kids' bedtime by 10 to 15 minutes in the week or two leading up to your vacation. This adjustment will prevent them from becoming exhausted on the trip. Also don't forget to plan for a week of readjustment when you return.
To keep your kids from chorusing "are we there yet," bring plenty of toys and games to keep them occupied. Ask your kids what they want to do in the backseat or on a flight, whether it's playing a handheld video game, reading books or drawing on a new sketchpad.
When they get bored, bring back travel games from your own childhood. Some favorites from my family: finding license plates from every state, searching for letters of the alphabet on road signs and punch-buggy contests.
4. Bring touches of homes.
Children thrive on the familiar. When you're out of your normal routine, providing things they know helps to ease the discomfort of unknown situations and unfamiliar surroundings. Pack five small items that you use in your child's daily life, such a favorite spoon for breakfast, his toy train, a plastic fish for the bath, a favorite book and his own pillow. These touches provide consistent reinforcement throughout the day that home isn't that far away.
As a parenting expert, I often teach one simple, free way to get your kids to stress less, fend off colds, and sleep more soundly. It sounds too good to be true, right? But these are just a few the benefits of one simple action: touch.
Healthy growth and development. Research from the University of Miami's Touch Research Institute found that infants who received regular massages from their moms grew more and gained more weight after a month.
Less stress and anxiety. Touch can improve the relaxation response, lessening stress and anxiety, reports a study published in the International Journal of Neuroscience.
Better sleep. Need more shut-eye? Give a few more snuggles. According to a study published in Infant Behavior and Development, babies who were given regular massages slept more soundly than those who didn't.
A stronger immune system. Massages boost the production of natural killer cells, cells that fight off viruses and other invaders, reveals a study from the University of Miami's Touch Research Institute.
Reduced aggression. In a study of 17 teens, those who received 20-minute massages twice a week reported feeling less hostile after about a month. Their parents also said they seemed calmer and less aggressive.
But even with all these proven benefits, children receive little physical contact from their parents -- and even less in day care and preschool settings. According to a study published in the journal Early Child Development and Care, preschool children receive physical contact less than 12 percent of the day, and boys receive much less than that amount.
It's just as important for fathers to make physical contact with their children. Rough-and-tumble play is one way that even the most reticent dad can handle touch, without feeling too uncomfortable.
If you didn't receive a lot of touch when you were a child, this may all seem a little too much. But just remember that our bodies need the sensation -- just like they require food to eat. So if your kid is feeling a bit under the weather, make an effort to comfort her with some extra snuggles; you just may speed up her immune system and help her get more of the quality rest she needs. And with time and practice, those hugs, snuggles and massages will become a natural and joyful part of your daily routine -- and that will help your kid stay happier and healthier year-round.


Retro Thing: Which Sci Fi Gadget Would You Take Into Space?
Which Sci Fi Gadget Would You Take Into Space?
Brian writes, "I recently had an opportunity to film a "tweet up" with NASA astronaut and U.S. Army Colonel Timothy "T.J." Creamer. During his talk, Colonel Creamer took a moment to answer the question, "What is the one science fictional item you wish you could really have in space with you."
In his answer, he revealed that he's a huge, old school science fiction fan, and used the opportunity to briefly discuss sf, Star Trek, and the way in which sf has influenced space exploration, science, and engineers. Oh, and he also answers the question."


While movies about getting high and smoking weed can become quite tiresome very quickly, Pineapple Express manages to avoid most of the pitfalls that come with such a movie and, instead, we're treated to a solid callback to the 1980's buddy action-comedy. Another film produced under Judd Apatow and his crew, Pineapple Express is easily their most edgiest to date. With plenty of action, big laughs, and some of the best buddy chemistry since the best 1980's buddy pictures, Pineapple Express is a blast from start to finish. Sure, it has a few slow moments and manages to fall into the usual action-comedy pitfalls a handful of times, but all of that is forgiven when Franco takes the screen. Now, let's get the movie synopsis out of the way and dive right into Pineapple Express!
Lazy stoner Dale Denton (Seth Rogen) has only one reason to visit his equally lazy dealer Saul Silver (James Franco): to purchase weed, specifically, a rare new strain called Pineapple Express. But when Dale becomes the only witness to a murder by a crooked cop (Rosie Perez) and the city's most dangerous drug lord (Gary Cole), he panics and dumps his roach of Pineapple Express at the scene. Dale now has another reason to visit Saul: to find out if the weed is so rare that it can be traced back to him. And it is. As Dale and Saul run for their lives, they quickly discover that they're not suffering from weed-fueled paranoia; incredibly, the bad guys really are hot on their trail and trying to figure out the fastest way to kill them both. All aboard the Pineapple Express. Pineapple Express is directed by David Gordon Green (All the Real Girls), with a screenplay by Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg from a story by Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg. Judd Apatow and Shauna Robertson produce.
What drives this movie is the relationship between Denton and Silver, with everything else coming up in second. Their relationship, and the exploits that result of it, really makes the movie an absurd yet believable romp. It's a stoner movie that soars higher than it should. In fact, Rogen and Franco have such great chemistry that you actually start to care what happens to these two characters. They specifically shine in some of the quieter scenes. One scene in particular, with Franco crying while eating a sandwich on a swing-set, is both heartbreaking and absolutely hilarious. The visual is an absolutely gut buster, but the impact of the scene isn't lost on the viewer. Naturally, when the characters aren't taking a break, they're trying to evade certain death at the hands of two thugs. Naturally, given their usually inebriated state, things usually don't go as planned, and the simplest of tasks become nearly impossible to pull off.
I have to admit that Franco is a true comedic breakthrough here. Many fans will recognize him from the Spider-Man movie trilogy, but here, he unleashes his full comedic potential to amazing results. The example in the previous paragraph is just a taste of some of the hilarious work Franco does in this movie. He really runs with the role, making this character completely his own, adding a surprising amount of depth to what is usually a one-note role.
The story isn't really that of much consequence, acting no more than as a vehicle to get Rogen and Franco from one place to the next. And, due to this, the script can feel a bit uneven and scattershot at times, in terms of both the tone and overall pace of the movie. Thankfully, the directing is able to keep the movie in line, for the most part, whether it's opening the movie with a very inspired bit of satire or the inevitable chase scenes that follow during the second act. All of this converges in the final act when everyone involved just seems to shrug their shoulders and swings for the fences. Turning into a parody of action-comedies, the movie plays along with the conventions of the genre and maybes to get a few good winks and nudges in at the same time. Sure, the parody isn't handled as well as it could have been, but last-minute saves and impossible feats of strength are the norm here and are riffed on with great effect. It's not of Hot Fuzz caliber, but it's still handled really well. And yes, it sounds like I'm unimpressed with the script, but I am. The script, while a bit uneven, really does help the movie transcend past the usual pot-humor that could sink a movie like this. It's a smart script, even if it is a little flawed, with some surprising quiet and reflective moments.
To be honest, there's not really much I feel I can say about this movie. Maybe this provides more proof of my obvious lack of talent when it comes to writing and reviewing, but I feel that this movie offers so little when it comes to negative aspects. It's by no means the best comedy, or movie, of the year, but it's still a solid and entertainment piece. I could go on, citing specific gags and such, but some scenes are so great that they're better off left unspoiled. Just be warned that the trailer for Pineapple Express doesn't ruin the best gags of the film. Aside from the hilarious scene featuring Franco I mentioned above, there's a pile of great gags and one-liners that viewers will find themselves quoting after seeing the movie. Plus, DannyMcBride, in a small role, does his best comedic work since Hot Rod.
Pineapple Express manages to miss most of the generic pitfalls that comes with the buddy action-comedy genre, coming out on top with one of the more memorable comedies of the year. It's not perfect, but I guarantee that the movie's infectious attitude should win over the majority of the audience, especially with someone like Franco taking the lead here. Franco and Rogen are a perfect pairing with great chemistry and the ability to bounce off either other without the dialogue feeling forced or fake at any time. Transcending the usually tiring stoner movie pratfalls, Pineapple Express comes Highly Recommended, taking what sounds like a tired concept and gives it a shot in the arm, playfully riffing on the clichés of the 1980's action comedies and coming up with a movie that's truly enjoyable and worth spending a little time with. Believe me, there's a lot worse you could do with your time than giving Pineapple Express a spin.
As what appears to be the norm these days for the studio, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has released Pineapple Express in a myriad of different releases. Pineapple Express is being released an unrated Blu-ray version, unrated two-disc DVD and unrated single-disc DVD versions, a rated single-disc DVD release, and on UMD (for the PSP). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has provided the single-disc unrated edition to review.
The audio and video transfers for this title, as you can expect, are really good. They're not mind-blowing or even reference material, but with little to no errors to be found, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has done Pineapple Express justice, I find. The colors are bright, but not perfect. The audio is clear and distinct, but not crystal clear. It is a few marks below a perfect grade, but still, the transfers for both titles are as adequate as can be for this type of release. The bonus features for the unrated single-disc release are, as you could expect, somewhat slim compared to the other releases. Bonus content for this release includes a commentary with members of the cast and crew, some deleted & extended scenes, the standard "The Making of Pineapple Express featurette, a gag reel, and an enormous amount of trailers. Yes, that's a good amount of extras for a single-disc release, especially if you're interested in just the movie and maybe dipping your toes just slightly into the bonus features. But, for those interested in learning more about the production of the movie may be better off picking up the unrated two-disc DVD release or just picking up the Blu-ray release.
Overall, Pineapple Express makes for a fine purchase or rental, but if you're looking for more information on how this movie came about, you may want to pick up one of the more elaborate releases for this movie. The one-disc release does a fine job in presenting the movie and giving the viewer some pretty interesting extras, but if you want more then you're better off buying the two-disc release of Pineapple Express or picking up the Blu-ray high definition release. I'm sure plenty of people will be surprised by Pineapple Express, especially those who decide to give it a chance. It's strong, quirky, and has strong characters to help overcome what can be a bit of a schizophrenic story. Toss on some great actions sequence, some well-deserved ribbing directed toward action-comedies of the past, and two very likeable leads, and you have a great way to kill some time. Pineapple Express comes Highly Recommended, though fans may want to seek out the two-disc unrated DVD or Blu-ray release as opposed to this single-disc DVD.
Pineapple Express hits DVD and Blu-ray on January 6th, 2009.


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Car bursts into flames, cause is a mystery
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There were dramatic scenes in Ehlerange on Monday afternoon when a car suddenly went up in flames close to the Twinerg headquarters
There were dramatic scenes in Ehlerange on Monday afternoon when a car suddenly went up in flames close to the Twinerg headquarters.
Esch-sur-Alzette fire department rushed to the site where the car was completely ablaze, but managed to extinguish the flames after a short period of time.
No injuries were reported, however the cause of the fire remains a mystery at this stage. An investigation has been launched.
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Desk of a tradesperson with different tools.
Over the past couple of weeks we have been looking at Trainer's Toolkits and what's in them – and I asked some of my Toastmasters colleagues what tools they consider essential.
Here's a suggestion from one member, based in Mexico.
For ice-breaker exercises, divide participants up into three or four groups, using something like "preferred music styles".
The idea is to help participants bond, by pointing out things that we share (love of music) and the things that make us unique.
On the subject of icebreakers and bonding, a trainer I know in England suggested an exercise I have yet to try – giving each participant a cheap laser pointer and getting them to draw the company's name or logo on a wall as a group.
This shows them that a single person MAY be able to do it – but a group will be able to do it much more effectively. However, they have to work together, or it will be a disaster.
Another suggestion from my colleague in Mexico deals with ensuring that participants have actually absorbed the training you have delivered – by dividing them into groups of 3 or 4 people, and having them discuss the flipcharts notes that have been pinned to the walls during earlier sessions.
I would go a step further, and perhaps ask them to report back to the room on the ongoing ramifications of those flipcharts.
Another colleague in Germany says she likes to offer her trainees a short Q&A test immediately after the training session – but then presents those trainees with certificates and the applause of their peers, for immediate gratification.
Because if the aim of a trainer is to get ideas from your head into the heads of your trainees, then any tool that works is a good one!
Training Tuesday: What's in YOUR Trainer's Toolkit (Part I)?


Jiu-Jitsu is arguably the oldest Japanese martial art and originated as the unarmed combat system of Samurai warriors on the batlefields of Japan. Following more than a thousand years of evolution it is considered the most efficient and practical self-defence and fighting system of today.
Learn traditional jiu-jitsu taught by sensei Tommy Mitchell. Tommy is well v ersed in many martial arts styles as well as weapons. Practical street self defence is taught as well as kicking, punching and other striking. The system includes chokes, locks and throws as well as ground work. Tommy, Ronnie, Scott and Euan teach these jiu-jitsu classes in Ayr and always welcome beginners. Control and restraint techniques is one of Tommy's specialties, he teaches control and restraint courses to NHS nurses, doctors and all health authorities, the police and door stewards.


Wow. 2014. I can't even believe that 2013 even happened and sometimes for me it seems like I'm living in the future, just going through daily motions and interactions. I've settled into a bit of a post holiday funk most likely because I've been dealing with a nasty super bug I picked up in Saskatchewan. Blech. Plus it's been snowing almost every day…enough already! I have never seen this much snow, nor have I ever shoveled as much as I have this year. I managed to get all the Christmas decorations packed away but other than that, nothing.
We stayed home and had a family night for New Year's Eve (due to my illness our other plans were canceled) complete with cheese fondue, games, fireworks, and a hockey game. Nothing spectacular but nice and cozy indeed. Usually our first day of the New Year is spent with family but this year it was just us and I realized quite late on New Year's Eve that I should be making us a special meal. I ducked down to the freezer to see what was available and my eyes immediately settled on the box of bison meat we brought back from Christmas at the farm. My uncle had thrown in a gorgeous bison tenderloin that would definitely be special enough for our first family meal of 2014.
It had been a long time since I had cooked bison meat, let alone a tenderloin and the idea seemed better on New Year's Eve than it did at 4 o'clock New Year's Day. I had originally intended to marinate it, then cook it slowly at low heat in the oven but we slept in, then barely made our brunch reservation. We arrived back home around 2 pm so I decided against a short marinade. Instead I trimmed and trussed the tenderloin then massaged a sticky paste made with roasted garlic, fig jam, and black pepper jam. I left it to sit on the counter while I made the rest of the meal.
I roasted the tenderloin at 400 °F for about 20 minutes, then turned the oven down to 325°F until my meat thermometer read 290°F (145°C). After about 12 minutes resting time, it was time to eat!
I was a bit disappointed with the flavour. To be honest I really wish that I had the chance to marinate the tenderloin with some garlic, oil, and wine. I guess I'll just have to get myself another tenderloina and give it another go.
Summer Weekend Freshness – From Vernon, BC.
Wow! I love the combinations of your marinade. Might try it on venison. Haven't had bison in years, but remember it being really good. Let us know how it turns out with a longer marinade time.


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Q: Java Regex Explanation Can someone please explain the meaning of \\A and \\z to me? I am assuming that they have a special meaning in this regular expression because they are being escaped (but I could be wrong and they could just stand for A and z, respectively). Thanks!
private static final Pattern PATTERN = Pattern.compile("\\A(\\d+)\\.(\\d+)\\z");

A: This Java expression:
Pattern.compile("\\A(\\d+)\\.(\\d+)\\z")

produces this regex:
\A(\d+)\.(\d+)\z

where \A means "start-of-string" and \z means "end-of-string".
So, that pattern matches any string consisting of one or more digits, plus a decimal point, plus one or more digits.
For details about all aspects of Java regex notation, see the Javadoc for java.util.regex.Pattern.

A: \A means "start of string", and \z means "end of string".
You might have seen ^ and $ in this context, but their meaning can vary: If you compile a regex using Pattern.MULTILINE, then they change their meaning to "start of line" and "end of line". The meaning of \A and \z never changes.
There also exists \Z which means "end of string, before any trailing newlines", which is similar to what $ does in multiline mode (where it matches right before the line-ending newline character, if it's there).

A: check out this reference
http://www.regular-expressions.info/reference.html
according to that \A matches the start of input, and \z matches the end of input.
the reason why they have \\ before them instead of just 1 \ is because the \ is also being escaped.

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Gabe Rose, a proud resident of Hespeler, is a young healthcare worker who believes strongly in treating others with kindness and helping those in need of support. His lifelong passion for helping people brought him to a career in healthcare. Gabe currently works as a medical laboratory technologist at St. Mary's General Hospital in Kitchener. He has previous work and volunteer experience in hospitals, public health, and mental health.
Gabe Rose, a proud resident of Hespeler, is a young healthcare worker who believes strongly in treating others with kindness and helping those in need of support. His lifelong passion for helping people brought him to a career in healthcare. Gabe currently works as a medical laboratory technologist at St. Mary's General Hospital in Kitchener. He has previous work and volunteer experience in hospitals, public health, and mental health. As a Member of Parliament he would advocate for the improvement of our healthcare system, including long-term care, mental health and addictions. He also seeks to be a voice for the younger generations who have inherited a warming planet and an increasingly inequitable society. Gabe is looking forward to fighting for the interests of people in Kitchener South—Hespeler and working to heal our country from not only the pandemic, but also the many economic and social issues facing the country that have existed for decades.
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Another badly timed tackle from Keane
November 18 2014 04:28 PM
What is it about Roy Keane and mistimed tackles? There was the infamous one on Alf-Inge Haaland for which Keane received a three-match ban and a fine. "I lunged for the ball but mistimed the tackle," Roy explained. "I f*****g hit him hard…"
This week, Roy chose to sarcastically complain about his suspicion that Everton boss Roberto Martinez has been over-cautious in withholding James McCarthy and Seamus Coleman from international duty citing ill-founded injury fears. His remarks drew a curt dismissal from Everton chairman Bill Kenwright who said of Keane: "He does say some stupid things."
While Keane's concerns might warrant scrutiny, Roy chose to speak out following an international weekend when a number of high profile players, Manchester United's David De Gea, Michael Carrick and Daley Blind, Real Madrid's Luka Modric and Sunderland's Steven Fletcher, picked up worrying injuries while away from their clubs.
Not for the first time, Roy's enthusiasm and timing let him down.
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In 1905, the All Blacks first played Scotland. The match was in Murrayfield and New Zealand won. 109 years and 30 matches later, Scotland are still looking for a win. Ireland first played Australia in 1927, losing a low scoring game. Since then Ireland have won nine of 31 games, with one draw. Despite their first loss under Michael Cheika on Saturday against France, Australia are showing signs of settling into the coach's new system which he's described as "aggressive and front-foot." Expect Sunday's match at the Aviva to be a thriller. "I'm prepared to let a few in if it means getting our system rock solid," Cheika said before the France match.
It's the most lucrative deal in US sport and it's rocked baseball. NL Silver Slugger Award recipient Giancarlo Stanton (25) has become the ultimate golden slugger with the 13-year contract, worth €260.2 million, he's signed with Major League Baseball team Miami Marlins. That works out at €20 million a season, €121,000 per game, for the power hitter.
Fans are anticipating an exciting race in Abu Dhabi this weekend with Mercedes team-mates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg battling it out for the Drivers' Championship.
But there's another major F1 drama in play behind the scenes. With 70% of €876m F1 revenue going to the top five teams, the test for the others, notably Caterham and Marussia, is survival.
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Verse for the Day
Singing for the Soul
Pentecost 2020
Walk of Witness 2020
Week of prayer 2020
St Mark's Film Nights
Kingdom Faith Future Dates
Late Night Hub (KF)
Prayer for Christian Unity 2020
Now that summer is over, you can look forward to coming along to St Mark's again for our film nights! Details of the next two films are shown below:
Tuesday, 15th October: Fisherman's Friends
Ten fisherman from Cornwall achieve a Top 10 hit after they are signed to Universal Records by a cynical London music executive. Based on a true story, the film shows everyday life in London & Port Isaac and builds up patriotic emotions to run through the Cornish culture.
Tuesday, 19th November: Red Joan
Joan Stanley is a widow living out a quiet retirement in the suburbs when, shockingly, the British Secret Service places her under arrest. The charge: providing classified scientific information - including details on the building of the atomic bomb - to the Soviet government for decades. As the interrogation gets underway, Joan relives the dramatic events that shaped her life and her beliefs.
The films starts at 7pm but come along early and enjoy the refreshments. The films are free but if you'd like to donate anything, the money goes towards St Mark's Building Fund.


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The remains of a medieval church and graveyard in the North Cork village of Dromtarriffe have been uncovered and restored with the support of Cork County Council's Community Monument Fund.
The ancient Parish Church was in use as a place of worship up until July 1651 when it was burned by Cromwellian Soldiers. Tragically twenty-four people lost their lives in the fire, evidence of which is still visible in the shattered stonework today.
The ruins of this important medieval church stand in the centre of an ancient graveyard that was in very poor repair, with the walls of the building were concealed by layers of undergrowth. Following two years of careful conservation works overseen by Cork County Council's Kanturk Mallow Municipal District, the remaining structures have been uncovered and restored, safeguarding this important historic structure into the future.
Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Danny Collins congratulated all those involved in the project:
The works on Dromtarriffe Church were carried out by an excellent team overseen by the Council's Heritage Unit including Sheen Stonework Ltd., Archaeologist Eamon Cotter and experienced conservation engineers David Kelly and Partnership. I would like to commend the entire team who worked so diligently to safeguard this historic site, securing its future for the benefit of the local community, visitors to the area and history enthusiasts even further afield.
Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey highlighted the value of the scheme:
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Community Monuments Fund (CMF) has been in operation for three years and in this time has funded many conservation and maintenance projects to protect and promote archaeological monuments across the county. I would encourage communities who wish to carry out works to conserve, maintain and safeguard local monuments and historic sites such as Dromtarriffe to consider an application to this year's fund.
Details of the 2023 Community Monuments Fund are available on Cork County Council's website at www.corkcoco.ie The closing date for submissions to this year's fund is the 31st of January 2023.
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EASTER is on the way, and with it comes two precious bank holidays.
The bank holiday weekend is also a busy one, with thousands of people making a trolley dash to pick up ingredients for a roast dinner.
There will also be a last-minute rush for Easter eggs, hot cross buns and booze for the less well organised amongst us.
This year Good Friday falls on April 19 and Easter Monday bank holiday on April 22.
But don't get caught out by shop closures this Easter.
Most major chains are closed on Easter Sunday, and many have shorter opening hours over the bank holiday weekend.
Here are the store opening times for the main superstores in Oxford over the Easter weekend.
Aldi has announced that all its stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 22.
Lidl says its stores will close on Easter Sunday, April 22 and reduced hours could apply on Easter Monday.


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By their fruits you shall know them
Here's a turn up – three points of interest. First, Auntie, otherwise knows as the British Brainwashing Corporation (BBC), has apparently quietly informed its LGBT Pride group that it is no longer going to include Mermaids, the campaigning charity for transgender children, in its Action Line list, which claims to offer 'appropriate' advice to callers seeking help (see second section, Winds of change, https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-travel-bug-cant-survive-with-this-virus-3lkqhmqll). Can it be that the cold wind of reality is at last blowing through the Beeb's smog filled corridors, dedicated to the promotion of inclusivity for everything – accept that with which Auntie disagrees? The answer is clearly, yes, and though they appear to be spitting the equivalent of broadcasting feathers, the corporation is being forced to bow the knee to evidence of demonstrable harm, that has already irreversibly mutilated the lives of countless vulnerable children. May that same sanity now prevail in other areas, and may the BBC be stopped in its campaign to reconfigure the lives and values of our once rightfully proud nation into something orderless and strange.
Second, elsewhere in the world, the insanity of chaos gathers unholy momentum. Over in America, reporting on the latest BLM insurrection, ABC News tweeted, 'Protestors in California set fire to a courthouse, damaged a police station and assaulted officers after a peaceful demonstration intensified.' (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/search?source=nav-desktop&q=US+mayors+are+backing+the+revolutionaries%2C+Gerard+Baker;
https://www.foxnews.com/media/abc-news-mocked-for-claiming-peaceful-demonstration-intensified-with-courthouse-set-ablaze-police-officers-targeted) By what stretch of the deranged imagination can these protests be classed as peaceful? Yes, many individuals are undoubtedly peacefully protesting against injustice, but the inescapable, if unpalatable, truth is that current unrest is being callously exploited by activists, seeking to overthrow the existing system. The same is true here in the UK. People rightly call for racism, where it exists, to be addressed. But we do not have a history of repressive injustice – on the contrary, it's fair to say that most of us – including our police – try very hard to be welcoming and tolerant towards all. In fact, we have had what is justly recognised as one of the most tolerant and inclusive societies in the world! But, the unlawful killing of George Floyd, over in the US, has been ruthlessly exploited by ideological activists, whose goal is to overthrow our culture and society. Not for nothing did Patrisse Cullors, one of the co-founders of BLM and the movement's strategic advisor, recently describe herself as a trained Marxist (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgEUbSzOTZ8).
VfJUK says again, wherever there is injustice it must be faced and addressed, but the hypocrisy that denies responsibility for criminal and violent behaviour, and seeks to exploit hatred and division, must end. Racism is not the problem. The problem is rebellion against God and rejection of His word.
Third, the ill-judged and dangerous policy allowing telemedicine abortion during lockdown has already left two women dead. A leaked NHS email reveals that there have been at least 13 'incidents' since March, including police investigation of a possible murder charge, after a baby was born alive (https://www.foxnews.com/world/abortion-women-uk-death-harm-emails). In an action for judicial review of the government's decision, an attempt by Christian Concern to have the email admitted in evidence was refused. The story has been widely reported by pro-life Christian groups, but there has been marked silence on the part of the media, allowing the inference that this information is being deliberately suppressed because it goes against the abortionists' agenda.
Facts: According to a recent study, 13% of women undergoing medical abortion will require subsequent surgical intervention, while all medical abortion carries a 1 in 10 chance of infection which, if left untreated, will lead to sepsis and death (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6156848/). The truth is, home abortion is very high risk, and does not have the best interests of women at heart. Rather, it is the attempted enforcement of a feminist and global ideology that claims the right to have casual sex without consequence, and that seeks to overturn traditional values, branded as sexually repressive.
Unsafe abortion already accounts for one in twelve maternal deaths globally (https://www.msf.org/unsafe-abortion-forgotten-emergency-womens-health). But it seems the UK is keen to increase that number, because the duplicitous ideology of women's rights is being promoted over safety.
Comment: Christ came to set us free from sin and death. By His crucifixion and resurrection, He showed us a better way and restored us to direct relationship with God. Yet now Satan is battling to reimpose his hold. How much longer will men and women choose to continue their unthinking and destructive worship of evil, that gives birth only to mutilation, violence, and death?
VfJUK says again – By their fruits you shall know them.


To start the salon is so cute! Amanda was absolutely great! She knew exactly what to do with my hair. Many, many, many hair stylists have told me they "knew what to do" and I've always left very disappointed. However not today! Amanda was great to talk to! So friendly! And this may be old news to most but the head massage she gives when she shampoos your hair is amazing! So worth it! I will be back definitely!
Amanda used blue shampoo in my hair and the brassiness I walked in with was gone!! Also, she used a straightening cream that made my hair come out awesome and I barely had to go over it with my flat iron the next day. I highly recommend her!
Salon Sparrow was so cute! The stylist was very welcoming and did a great job trying to understand my hair type, styles, and preferences to ensure she met my needs. I will definitely go back.
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her past five years of employment.
Robert ,who was transferred to the office from another region.
styles, which has generated some tension in their working relationship.
Recently, however, things have come to a head.
positive results to only focus on her errors or occasional mistakes.
has been behind her recent days off for illness.
Robert, however, sees the situation very differently.
He views Jane as idle and negative and as a bad influence on others in the office.
the office, and some say that the overall quality of its work is worsening.
Upper management have become aware of the situation.
Jane is seeking advice from a lawyer.
by their supervisors is on the increase, as is workplace bullying by coworkers.
their employers, one of which is clearly litigation through the courts system.
let's remember that harassment claims usually bring together three parties.
the climate in the firm and for supervisor behavior.
attitudes of the accused and naturally wants that to stop.
An end to the emotional distress is fundamental, of course.
for the wrongs suffered during harassment phase.
promotion prospects may both have been badly affected, for example.
This will often be an issue for the complainant.
the accused is also likely to be a motivation.
to maintain stable employment without prejudice.
are easily destroyed by rumor and loose reporting of the facts.
Also, was the harm caused actually intended?
It could be that it was not, as is sometimes the case in sexual harassment.
Then, reparation and reconciliation can be very important to the accused party.
that avoidance of liability will be a fundamental employer motivation.
and employee behavior, employers will usually want to maintain them.
And also want to sustain worker confidence and commitment to management.
How should we mediate such cases?
the four-step process model and the settlement conference model.
them that can generate a solution which they feel they can own.
to which we referred earlier.
tell their story without intervention from the other.
and elicits the deeper interests and needs of each party in turn.
of each party's interests to emerge.
embarrassing or hidden details to the surface.
even though actual agreement or a deal may be lacking.
Resolution of specific issues is the focus of the fourth and last phase of the model.
that the mediator helps to sustain.
not those proffered by the mediator.
In our next video, we'll look at the second model of mediation.


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McGowan to wait on naming new treasurer
Tim Dornin
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan will wait until after the upcoming state election to name a successor to outgoing Treasurer Ben Wyatt, should Labor be returned to office.
Mr Wyatt will leave politics at the March poll after initially announcing his decision to quit the parliament in February last year.
He later changed his mind and said he would stay to help the state through the coronavirus pandemic but returned to his original plan a month after delivering the state budget.
Pressed to name a potential successor on Monday, Mr McGowan said to do so would be to presume Labor would win the March poll.
"I'm not so arrogant as to assume that I'm going to win the election, we have a tough fight ahead of us." Mr McGowan said.
"Obviously, if we are re-elected, we will be able to appoint a new treasurer.
"I have many very good people within the existing cabinet who could undertake the role.
"But at this point in time, I'm not so arrogant or so full of myself as to just assume the election is won."
A lawyer who attended the London School of Economics before becoming Australia's first Indigenous treasurer, Mr Wyatt had long been viewed as a future premier and one of the government's strongest performers.
His retirement opens the door for Hannah Beazley, the daughter of WA Governor and former federal Labor leader Kim Beazley, to contest the safe Labor seat of Victoria Park.
When he reaffirmed his decision to go in November, Mr Wyatt said he regretted any inconvenience his changed position had caused.
"In March, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the Western Australian community, I had been reluctant to leave in the midst of this great fight," he said in a statement.
"But having completed the delivery of the state budget, which supports the continued economic recovery from the pandemic, I am now confident that Western Australia is well on its way to overcoming the challenges presented to it by COVID-19."
West Australians go to the polls on March 13 with Mr McGowan strongly tipped to be returned as premier, partly because of his handling of the coronavirus.
He faces first-term MP Zach Kirkup who only took over as Liberal leader in November after a decision by Liza Harvey to step down.


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Dozens of volunteers from around the region gathered at the Town Center to make kits for teens with cancer and other illnesses.
Jess Kinser, a student of Eastern Regional, Naomi Abrams and Julia Bonomo, also a student of Eastern Regional, stuff bags for teens with cancer as part of Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation's held its 10th annual MLK Day of Service at the Voorhees Town Center.
Purple tutus, bandanas and pillows populated the second floor of the Voorhees Town Center this week.
The colorful scene scattered with lip balms, journals and bracelets was part of a greater effort to raise awareness, provide support and administer funds for the benefit of hospitalized children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
For the 10th annual year, the Voorhees-based Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation, hosted its MLK Day of Service, which happens to coincide with Teen Cancer Awareness Week — a national resolution championed by the ARVF and eventually unanimously passed by the U.S. Senate in 2013.
"It just sort of fell in line that the week we chose, that third week of January, we didn't even know at the time that it started with Martin Luther King Day of Service," said Gisele DiNatale, executive director. "We're just thrilled and figured there's no accident."
This year marked the event's largest turnout to date.
The organization, founded in 2002, has dedicated the last 16 years to a specific population of patients with cancer and other life-threatening illness — adolescents.
Before her daughter passed away in 2002, DiNatale noticed the lack of recreational, physical and emotional resources geared toward preteens and teens, as she recalls predominately tiny furniture and juvenile activities provided for patients at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
"We thought we really needed to recognize the unique needs of older kids who have cancer. We want to sort of acknowledge that very unique population," DiNatale said. "What we're doing today is really a large part of what we do — providing every hospitalized child aged 13 and up, who are diagnosed with life-threatening illness, with a teen kit."
During the event, dozens of volunteers formed a large line that weaved around the second floor of the mall, forming a massive assembly line to create the kits.
From a deck of cards to Tic Tacs, purple drawstring bags and Bandana Pillows were filled with goodies. The ARVF's goal was to create 1,000 kits by the end of the service day.
"Being Martin Luther King Day, it's a good day to get out and help the community," said Maddie Cicha, a volunteer from Cherry Hill. "It's all for a good cause."
Along with other events planned for Teen Cancer Awareness Week, the kits will be delivered to hospitalized children nationwide, including local places such as Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Cooper Children's, Nemours Alfred I. DuPont, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children and Virtua.
Considering the drive of the volunteers, reaching 1,000 kits did not appear impossible.
From students to parents with similar experiences as DiNatale, everyone was there for a common purpose.
"Our son was 11 years old when he was diagnosed. And when you go to the hospital, everything is for little kids," said Kamala Allen, a volunteer whose son passed from cancer in March of last year. She is also the co-founder of the Mason Chandler Allen Memorial Foundation, which is named in her son's honor.
"As a preteen or teen, there's not a lot for you in the hospital. Because that was his experience, we really want to support other teens who have long stays in the hospital for treatment," she said.
One in 285 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 20, according to the American Cancer Society. There are approximately 388,000 survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer, and two-thirds of that demographic will need continued treatment for a chronic condition, according to the ARVF.
For some folks, these facts are enough of a reason to come back each and every year.
"More people should be inspired to come out and help with volunteer activities like this," said Taylor Slade, a volunteer from Marlton. "It's really great to help people with cancer. It's what Martin Luther King would have wanted people to do — helping others."
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Forget-me-not ring, ca. 1860. Turquoise, gold. Approx. 11⁄16 × 11⁄16 × 13⁄16 in. (1.8 × 1.7 × 2 cm); heart: 3/8 in. (0.9 cm) wide. Courtesy of jewelry historian and author Beth Bernstein.
Often sentimental pieces use symbolic language to communicate a message, and the Victorians in particular excelled and reveled in these coded messages. The Victorian forget-me-knot ring in the exhibition A View From the Jeweler's Bench: Ancient Treasures, Contemporary Statements bursts with such symbols. Three turquoise forget-me-knot flowers form a striking composition: one of the flowers adorns the front of a hanging heart pendant while the other two flank an eternity knot. This grouping is held by two hands that wrap around the gold band of the ring. Together they broadcast a powerful message of everlasting love and friendship that would have been recognized not only by the maker, and the original wearer but also by anyone familiar with the symbolic language of jewelry.
The materials hold meaning in themselves. Turquoise was believed to be talismanic. In 1569 writer Edward Fenton said in his "Secrets of Nature" that turquoise would move if the wearer was in danger.2 By Shakespeare's time turquoise's power to protect was popularized to the point that it has been suggested that the playwright references this quality in Othello when Shylock mourns the loss of turquoise given to him by his wife Leah before they were married.3 Gold has been significant in many cultures across the globe, frequently bringing the wearer closer to the divine.
The motifs contained in this ring have a long history, the hands, and knots in particular can be traced back to the late Old Kingdom and Middle Kingdom in ancient Egypt respectively.4 The hand has been a potent talisman on its own and is frequently seen in amulet jewelry, where often the position of the fingers hold particular significance.5 Clasped hands on rings have held symbolic meaning since antiquity. During the Roman empire engagement rings frequently depicted two clasped hands to represent the sealing of a contract. Clasped hands continued to be a common motif for rings though it is unclear whether surviving historic examples are engagement rings or purely tokens of love. 6 These types of rings persist today and are now known as fede rings (a shortening of mani in fede, which means "hands clasped in faith" in Italian), given frequently as gifts of enduring love or friendship. Hands holding hearts are also common in this type of ring.
Sasha Nixon curated A View from the Jeweler's Bench: Ancient Treasures, Contemporary Statements. She is a graduate of the master's program, and the exhibition is based on the subject of her qualifying paper.


ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Even after his first three-hit game of the season and a home run, Kevin Kiermaier knew the focus deserved to be elsewhere Wednesday after the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-2 victory.
"It looks like he's starting to turn the corner a little bit and get his season going," Rays manager Kevin Cash said.
Tigers: SS Jose Iglesias was out of the lineup with a bruised left hand after being hit by a pitch Tuesday night. … RHP Shane Greene (right shoulder strain) will be activated before Friday. RHP Victor Alcantara was optioned to Triple-A Toledo to open the roster spot.
Rays: LHP Jose Alvarado left the team because of a "personal, medical issue with a family member," according to manager Kevin Cash. … RHP Jake Faria (left oblique strain) will make his second rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Durham.