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| Guest Column by Katrina Janco | We need autism acceptance at Penn
Guest Column by Katrina Janco | We need autism acceptance at Penn
By Katrina Janco 04/09/19 9:43pm
April has arrived, and with that has come Autism Awareness Month. On the surface, this seems like a great thing. As an autistic person, however, April consists mostly of people showing how ignorant they are about autism. Imagine, after revealing you are autistic, the almost universal response is, "You have autism? Really? I never would have guessed - you don't look like you do at all!" What is that supposed to mean, exactly? (Hint: it's not actually a compliment). Overall, April is exhausting, not liberating.
Beyond individual conversations, autism awareness rhetoric is almost always pathologizing and inevitably ends up stigmatizing autistic people, and that's it. A very typical example of this is referring to the rising rates of autism diagnoses as an "epidemic," when in fact, these numbers are rising because we now better understand autism. According to the Scientific American, many autistic people before were either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with another disability, so naturally diagnosis rates will increase. This crisis-mode medical language is not only inaccurate, but makes autism seem like a really scary thing that needs to be cured.
This goes beyond the ableist autism moms like Judith Newman, who, in her best-selling parenting book, said she is "counting the days" until she can sterilize her autistic son. Currently, there is research being done to find the biomarkers, or genes, related to autism, and then to target therapies to those genes. Many autistic people feel this research is eugenicist, and fear it could potentially lead to the end of autistic people being born, as it is already happening to the Down Syndrome community in Iceland. Granted, this research is unlikely to achieve this goal given the complexity of autism, but the fact that this is happening without any significant pushback, and areas of research that would be actually beneficial to autistic people are being neglected, is frightening.
Another place where autism awareness fails autistic people, is in the language and imagery surrounding autism. One example of this is the puzzle piece imagery. This imagery was originally created by a mother of an autistic child trying to describe his "puzzling" condition. It is still used today, and many autistic people feel this imagery portrays autism and autistic people as being confusing and incomplete. To make makes worse, this puzzle piece is often blue, which many interpret as excluding autistic people who aren't cisgender males. While there isn't a universal alternative, a commonly used more inclusive image is the rainbow infinity sign.
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In terms of language, most prefer identity-first language, over person-first language. As autistic activist Lydia X. Z. Brown eloquently put it while explaining the underlying subtextual differences between the two, "when we say 'person with autism,' we say that it is unfortunate and an accident that a person is Autistic…..When we say 'Autistic person,' we...are accepting that the individual is different from non-Autistic people–and that that's not a tragedy." Some autistic people I know, including at Penn, prefer person-first language and argue that they don't want autism to define them. I understand that, as being autistic is often times difficult and unglamorous, and anyone who prefers to describe themselves using person-first language should have their wishes be respected. However, trying to compartmentalize my neurological hardwiring away from the rest of my identity will not solve the feeling of being constantly misunderstood, having trouble understanding the people around me, and being discriminated against. Rather, autism acceptance will.
One of the clearest examples of why we need autism acceptance is the current outbreaks of diseases like the measles, and rising rates of parents not vaccinating their children. While there are a variety of reasons as for why parents do not choose to vaccinate their children, the fear of autism is an extremely common one. The famous seed that planted this lie was a now infamously denounced study published in 1998 that claimed there was a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. Now, neurotypical children, who had no input on being vaccinated or not, are getting sick. Autistic children are not only at a greater risk of getting these diseases, but also are told that in our society, it's better to be an unnecessarily dead child than an autistic child. That rhetoric is incredibly toxic and isolating, and makes it almost impossible to not internalize ableism and self-hate.
Even pro-vaccine rhetoric can be stigmatizing against autistic people, as the common statement, "vaccines don't cause autism" doesn't clarify that autism isn't bad. As pointed out by activist Shannon Des Roches Rosa, "when we use our many many mountains of evidence in statements such as, 'There is NO evidence linking vaccines to autism,' without adding the statement 'and fear of autism hurts autistic people,' then we're actually contributing to negative stereotypes about autism and autistic people, rather than furthering autistic people's acceptance and inclusion in our society."
So, what can a Penn student do to be a better ally and promote autism acceptance? In good news, there's a lot.
First, it's important to know what life is like while autistic at Penn. There are the obvious struggles with socializing in Penn's very preprofessional and neurotypical culture, though I would expect the social difficulties no matter where I went to college. However, Penn has made no effort to reach out to autistic students. Penn also hasn't done anything to connect autistic students, or students with disabilities in general, and help them foster a sense of community. Granted, this is mostly due to HIPAA privacy laws, which means Penn can't disclose a student's disability. Of course, I am not suggesting that we violate these laws. However, this does mean that autistic students only meet other autistic students by pure coincidence; I can count the number of openly autistic people that I know at Penn on one hand. There has to be a way for Penn to abide by the law and make sure autistic students know they are supported and not alone, especially since other universities have.
Naturally then, there are no on-campus groups explicitly for autistic students, or even students people with disabilities. This means we are left out of university discourse; no disability constituencies are represented in the United Minorities Council, despite people with disabilities constituting the largest minority in the world. And from an academic perspective, there are very few classes taught about autism, and the classes that are taught are typically high-level biology or nursing courses that don't really consider autism outside the biomedical context. For me, being autistic at Penn means you receive no recognition by Penn beyond research that has no tangible and benefiting impact on your life.
In terms of being a better ally, it's probably a good idea to throw all the stereotypes and conceptions of autism that you have into the trash. Autistic people are incredibly diverse, and the overwhelming majority of us aren't like Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man. Respect our quirks, such as stimming, and be patient if we make a social error. For as long as I can remember, I have had friends who, upon me saying or doing something that upset them, completely cut me off without explanation. It always left me incredibly hurt, and left me spending hours trying to pinpoint what went wrong. If your autistic friend makes a social faux pas or offends you, please directly and respectfully tell us. Although there are abusive autistic people out there, the overwhelming majority of us were never trying to hurt you. If you care and respect us, tell us where we went wrong, and allow us to learn from our mistakes.
On a broader scale, there are many organizations one can volunteer with or donate to, such as the Autism Self-Advocacy Network, which is run by autistic people. ASAN also hosts many events for Autism Acceptance Month, which was created in response to Autism Awareness Month. Currently the most famous autism organization - and hated almost universally by autistic people given their focus on finding a cure for autism - is Autism Speaks, which is also funding the autism biomarker research mentioned before. If you go around telling autistic people about your support for them, we assume you either didn't research the organization first, or you think autism needs to be cured. Basically, it's not a good look.
It is not only possible, but also necessary, to create a society where all autistic people are supported and embraced by society, which requires autism acceptance.
KATRINA JANCO is a College senior from Audubon, N.J. studying Communications. She is also a Features Writer for 34th Street Magazine.


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Description
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Goodenia incana was first formally described in 1810 by Robert Brown in his Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae et Insulae Van Diemen. The specific epithet (incana) means "grey or hoary".

Distribution and habitat
This goodenia grows in sandy soil in heath and forest and is widespread in the south-west of Western Australia.

References

incana
Eudicots of Western Australia
Plants described in 1810
Taxa named by Robert Brown (botanist, born 1773)
Endemic flora of Australia

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Meal replacements have had a long and rich history. Beginning in the eighteenth century with a meat and fruit mix for explorers in harsh environments, they have continued to grow in popularity throughout the 20th and 21st century. In recent years, as environmental consciousness and animal welfare awareness continues to rise, vegan meal replacement products are now trending.
However, choosing the best vegan meal replacement product for your needs is no easy task. Unlike regular supplements, these products may actually replace a significant amount of your daily caloric needs. Hence, choosing a product that is not right for you can have far more serious consequences than choosing a less than ideal brand of pre-workout supplements.
In this detailed review, we will be analyzing and comparing two popular vegan meal replacement shakes: Plantfusion Phood and Shakeology. We will breakdown their macro and micro components and determine whether they will be able to provide you with a complete and nutritionally balanced meal replacement.
3 Plantfusion Phood vs Shakeology: Who Comes Out On Top?
PlantFusion Phood is part of the PlantFusion brand, which falls under the Reliance Private Label Supplements Company. The founders of the company each grew up in family owned health food stores created Reliance.
The company allows retailers and other companies to provide premium private label products under their own respective brands. It was founded in 1978 and focuses on the natural products niche.
PlantFusion Phood aims to provide a 100% plant-based complete nutritional support in one easy package. The idea is an 'all in one' meal replacement that not only gives the proper macronutrients but also micronutrients; a supplement that can theoretically replace all other supplements.
One thing to note here is that at 200 calories per serving, PlantFusion Phood is not a very calorie heavy meal replacement shake. In fact, considering the average daily caloric requirement of 2,000 calories, Plantfusion Phood would be better served as an 'occasional meal replacement' rather than something to replace any significant amount of your daily caloric requirements.
Each serving of Plantfusion Phood has Protein/Carbohydrates/Fat ratio of about 35/33/31. This is fairly nutritionally balanced between the three macronutrients with a slight bias toward protein. It is also worth noting that the balance is higher toward fat compared to carbs. A typical daily recommended macronutrient breakdown would be 40/40/20.
The protein in Plantfusion Phood is completely vegan in source and comes from a combination of pea, artichoke, organic sprouted amaranth, organic sprouted quinoa, and algalin. Pea protein is a very common vegan protein source, and some research has shown equivalent muscle gains as subjects supplementing with whey protein.
While it is considered a complete protein, pea protein is lacking in one vital amino acid – methionine. However methionine is abundant in oats, which Plantfusion Phood also contains as part of its carbohydrate source.
Artichokes and amaranth also contain some protein, while quinoa is well known as another high quality source of vegan protein (although it is more often consumed directly as a food). Algalin, which is a chemical derived from brown seaweeds, contains 50% protein along with fiber and healthy fats.
Further, Plantfusion Phood notes that in addition to the different sources of protein, it also adds in its own amino acid blend of leucine, isoleucine, valine, glutamine, and lysine. This was most probably to ensure a complete amino acid profile and perhaps to add in more leucine, which is considered to be the main muscle building amino acid.
While the company did not disclose the percentage of protein provided by each source, we are fairly confident that the protein provided through Plantfusion Phood has a complete amino acid profile.
The carbohydrates in Plantfusion Phood come from a combination of six different grains: oat bran, amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat, millet, and chia, which it calls its 'ModCarb' plus baobab fruit. Obviously, some of these carbohydrate sources double up as protein sources as well.
Plantfusion Phood claims that ModCarb is a complex carbohydrate blend, so we have decided to take a look at the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load of the six grains below. Glycemic Index measures how quickly a food makes glucose enter your bloodstream, while Glycemic Load measures how much glucose will enter your bloodstream.
A Glycemic Index value of below 55 is considered low, 56 – 69 moderate, and anything above 70 is high. Glycemic Load values of under 10 are low, 10 – 20 moderate, anything above 20 high.
As you can see, most of the grains used, with the exception of millet and amaranth have low glycemic load and index values. Very few know that amaranth and millet are actually extremely glycemic, but based on the overall composition, the carbohydrates in Plantfusion Phood likely have an overall moderate glycemic load and index. Again, as the company does not release the specific compositions, this is just an educated guess.
Despite being highly glycemic, amaranth and millet have some unique benefits. Amaranth is high in protein and a potent source of vitamins and minerals, especially calcium, iron, and vitamin C. Millet also has significant amounts of proteins (though lacking in essential amino acids) and is high in B-Vitamins, which are essential for helping our body convert food into fuel.
Baobab fruit is a relatively new 'superfood'. This is because of its high content of polyphenols, which are beneficial for reducing the body's glycemic response. This means that the addition of this fruit into the product will lower the overall glycemic response your body will have after consumption.
Overall, Plantfusion Phood will give you a good source of quality carbohydrates sourced from grains and seeds. The glycemic impact will be moderate, and those watching their blood sugar levels should have no reason to worry. With 6g of dietary fiber out of 17g of total carbohydrates, a very high percentage, you will also get the necessary daily fiber content from Plantfusion Phood.
Plantfusion Phood contains 4.4g of Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids sourced from algalin, flax, and sunflower. The remaining 2.6g of fat likely comes from the other ingredients mentioned above that also provide the carbohydrates and protein.
Again, Plantfusion Phood does not provide us with the breakdown of specific fatty acids, which is unfortunate, however based on the sources. While flax and sunflower are good sources of alpha-linoleic acid ("ALA") it does not provide EPA and DHA, commonly found in fish oil. Fortunately, algalin has substantial amounts of EPA and DHA.
However, as the breakdown is not provided, we are unable to determine whether Plantfusion Phood contains sufficient EPA and DHA to really provide complete nutritional support from a fatty acids perspective.
In addition to the micronutrients provided by the ingredients already discussed above, Plantfusion Phood has an additional 400mg of a vitamins and mineral complex. This complex is a blend of guava, lemon, sesbania, amla, basil, annatto, broccoli, watercress, kale, mustard, and cabbage.
Looking at its overall micronutrient profile, Plantfusion Phood has very high Vitamin B content with some B vitamin variants far exceeding the daily requirements. Its Vitamin C, D, and E content is also substantial. However it is lacking in Vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iron.
As such, Plantfusion Phood's micronutrient profile, while decent, is very heavily slanted toward Vitamin B. We recommend that you still take a more complete multivitamin supplement even if you are taking this product.
Plantfusion Phood has also opted to add in probiotics and digestive enzymes into the mix. However, it only contains one strain which is bacillus coagulans, also known as lactobacillus sporogenes. This strain may help with irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. It may even help with muscle recovery and reduce cholesterol levels.
Plantfusion Phood has 1 billion CFUs of probiotics per serving, which is not very much. In fact it's just the bare minimum. That said, some probiotics is better than nothing and it's still a net positive.
Each serving also contains less than 100mg of two enzymes: bromelain and alpha galactosidase. Bromelain, more commonly known as pineapple extract, has been shown to reduce inflammation and help with nasal congestion.
Alpha galactosidase is a digestive enzyme which aids in breaking down complex carbohydrates; very helpful considering the carbohydrate makeup of Plantfusion Phood. It also helps reduce intestinal gas production aka flatulence after consuming a carbohydrate heavy meal.
Plantfusion Phood is available in two flavors: Vanilla and Chocolate Caramel. In addition to cocoa and other natural flavors, the taste is enhanced through stevia and erythritol. If you've never heard of erythritol, it is a natural low calorie sugar that has a glycemic index of zero (meaning it has no effect on blood sugar levels).
As a smaller molecule in which 90% is excreted through urine, it is said to cause less digestive upset compared to other artificial sweeteners. Further, it has also been proven not to cause tooth decay. So there's nothing to worry about.
When it comes to taste, it's definitely subjective. However if you are not used to the taste of vegan powders, such as vegan protein powders, you will probably find the taste of Plantfusion Phood not very palatable.
Online consensus is very mixed on its flavor, so the best suggestion is to mix your Plantfusion Phood into a smoothie. For that purpose, the Vanilla flavor would be a better choice as it would mix better with other flavors.
Mixing wise, Plantfusion Phood is perfectly fine, however you should know that it does have a somewhat grainy and chalky texture.
Based on prices listed on Plantfusion's official website and Amazon, here are the per-serving costs of Plantfusion Phood depending on which size you order. Normally we would only include prices on from the official website for this metric. But in this case the price between Amazon and the official website was so different that we would be doing you a disservice if we did not list both prices.
Note that on Amazon, the product is being offered by the actual company itself and not a reseller. Hence we are puzzled as to why there is such a large discrepancy in the price.
Overall, Plantfusion Phood is an adequate 'sometimes' vegan meal replacement shake. We say 'sometimes' because based on its calorie content you definitely won't be able to replace your entire food intake with it, such as in the case of Soylent which has double the calories per serving. Its nutrient content is decent although as we mentioned, it does lack certain vitamins and minerals.
As with all vegan products, flavor will never be a strong point. Price wise, we cannot explain the disparity between the official website price and the Amazon price. At the official website price, we can safely say that this would make Plantfusion Phood quite overpriced and not worth the money.
The Amazon price is much more reasonable and brings the product back into the value for money range, although we note that it is still not cheap by any means.
Shakeology is a superfood meal replacement product brought to you by Team Beachbody. They're best known as the company behind the popular home fitness program P90X. Before we go into the review, you should know that not all of Shakeology's flavors are vegan.
Out of its nine flavors, four are vegan, and this is what we will be reviewing for this article. Shakeology's non-vegan flavors use whey as a protein source instead.
Shakeology touts itself as 'your daily dose of dense nutrition'. Drinking Shakeology every day is supposed to help you lose weight, reduce junk food cravings, provide healthy energy, and support your digestion.
Note that the range provided is due to the variation between flavors. The Vanilla Vegan flavor is typically at the lowest end of the range while the Café Latte Vegan is at the top end.
At 150 – 170 calories per serving, Shakeology, just like Plantfusion Phood, seems more ideal for a 'sometimes meal replacement' than a total meal replacement. This is in line with the company's marketing, which recommends one serving of Shakeology per day.
Each serving of Vegan Shakeology has a 39/44/17 ratio of protein/carbohydrates/fat. This is quite close to the recommended 40/40/20 ratio.
The protein from the vegan Shakeology flavors are derived from a blend of chia, flax, sacha inchi, quinoa, rice, pea, and oat. As we mentioned in our Plantfusion Phood review above, some plant proteins may be lacking in certain amino acids.
Fortunately, Shakeology provides a full breakdown of the amino acid profile on its label. When we compared its amino acid profile to that of whey protein concentrate, we found Shakeology's amino acid profile to be quite comparable. While it does not have as much leucine as whey protein (considered the main muscle building hormone), it does not differ by a significant amount.
Hence we can conclude while the full amino acid profile in Shakeology may not be as good as whey protein, it is still rather comparable and overall decent.
The carbohydrates from Shakeology come from its organic cane sugar and a blend of its fruits and vegetables. On the sugar side, we note that Shakeology has quite a high proportion of sugar at about 7g per serving, comprising about 18% of the total calories and about 40% of total carbohydrates.
This is very significant and while it is organic cane sugar, which is definitely better than refined white sugar, the fact is your body will still process it as sucrose. And considering that the recommended daily sugar intake is 10% of daily calories or less (5% is even better), having 18% of Shakeology's calories coming from sugar is a 100% negative.
As for the rest of the carbohydrates, some of them would overlap from the vegan protein sources above, while the others come from various fruits and vegetables such as acerola cherry, pomegranate, camu-camu, blueberry, lyceum berry, spinach, and kale.
We note that Shakeology has a higher blend toward its antioxidant fruits compared toward green vegetables. The only green vegetables it has are spinach, kale, moringa, chlorella, and matcha. Some of these also cannot be fully classified as green vegetables; chlorella is an algae and matcha is better known as green tea leaves.
Fiber content in Shakeology is quite significant, comprising a quarter to a third of total carbohydrates. The most likely source of most of the fiber in Shakeology is flax seed and pea fiber. That said, one serving of Shakeology per day will not be sufficient to meet your daily fiber needs.
At only 3g of fat per serving, the fat content in Shakeology is likely derived from the combination of all the various ingredients listed above.
Unfortunately, Shakeology does not a full breakdown of its micronutrients like Plantfusion Phood did. From the little information they did provide however, we can tell each serving has significant amounts of iron and low amounts of calcium and Vitamin A.
Considering that Shakeology prides itself on containing a lot of 'superfoods', it is quite surprising that they do not provide the full breakdown of its vitamins and minerals. After all, the idea behind many superfoods is that they are superfoods precisely because of their rich content of vitamins and minerals.
Just like Plantfusion Phood, Shakeology also has its own probiotic and digestive enzyme blend. It contains bacillus coagulans, the same as Plantfusion Phood, however the company does not list the amount of probiotics per serving.
Shakeology also has the digestive enzymes cellulase, amylase, lactase, glucoamylase, alpha-galactosidase, and invertase. These enzymes help digest cellulose, carbohydrates, lactose, starch, and sugars, respectively. As mentioned in the Plantfusion Phood review, alpha-galactosidase might also reduce intestinal gas and flatulence.
For digestive aid, Shakeology also includes two roots: yacon root and chicory root. Yacon root and chicory root may function as a prebiotic, increasing the effect of probiotics in the gut. Prebiotics cannot be digested by our digestive system but function as a soluble fiber; a source of food for probiotics.
Shakeology further adds in what it terms its 'adaptogen blend'. Adaptogens are herbal compounds that are supposed to help prevent the physical and chemical effects of stress. A common adaptogen you've definitely heard of would be ginseng.
Shakeology contains the following adaptogens: cordyceps, ashwagandha, astragalus, maca, maitake, reishi, schisandra, and chaga. These were very common in ancient Ayurvedic medicine.
Ahwagandha has been shown to reduce cortisol and cholesterol as well as improve power output. Astragalus may improve both immune system and kidney function. Cordyceps may improve your lactate threshold (and thus exercise performance).
Maca has been shown to reduce anxiety and increase libido. The maitake mushroom may lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. The reishi mushroom may increase antioxidants while the schisandra berry may lower cortisol and increase nitric oxide. Finally, the chaga mushroom can help prevent oxidative damage.
Overall, Shakeology does include a lot of additional beneficial ingredients in its mix. We like it adaptogen blend, most of which have been shown through research to have numerous health benefits. The probiotic, prebiotic and digestive enzyme blend is also nice, but we don't like how they did not list the amount of probiotics per serving, suggesting that it is minimal at best.
Again, taste is very subjective and vegan products aren't known for their greatest taste. That said, Shakeology has four vegan flavors: Vanilla Vegan, Tropical Strawberry Vegan, Chocolate Vegan, and Café Latte Vegan. General opinion of the vegan Shakeology flavor is all over the place, as is to be expected.
However, based on our analysis of online reviews, the majority did not have a problem with Shakeology's taste. It might not be the best but it's certainly not too bad either. This might be due to the high proportion of sugar in each serving.
Again, those who have a problem with the taste should mix it with milk or some other type of juice to make it more palatable. The Shakeology website also comes with various helpful smoothie recipes that you can follow.
Mixing-wise, most people did not report any problems with mixing; the product mixes quite well. That said, some have said it did have a bit of chalky texture, but nothing that immediately stands out.
The price per serving below is based on the retail price from the official Shakeology website. Note that Team Beachbody coaches would enjoy a discount off the retail price. Shakeology is currently unavailable on Amazon at the time of this writing, hence we were not able to use it for price comparison purposes.
Just to note, both the 30 servings and 24 single serve packets cost the same amount, $130. It is clear that Shakeology is an expensive product. In fact, that is perhaps the main criticism against it, that it is massively overpriced.
It is likely that the high cost of Shakeology comes from the Beachbody model. Beachbody 'coaches' are basically company affiliates who sell Beachbody products to people (which they can purchase at a discount). It's basically network marketing, and it's probable that the cost of paying these coaches are passed down to the end user.
As a product by itself, Shakeology is a decent meal replacement shake. It's a good source of quality vegan proteins and antioxidants from its various superfoods. We also like its adaptogen blend. The taste is also pretty good for a vegan product.
However, two glaring things stand out to us: sugar and price. With 18% of calories coming purely from sugar, we find it disingenuous for Shakeology to claim that is a weight loss product. Remember, when it comes to blood sugar levels, your body processes organic cane sugar just the same as refined table sugar.
Second is its prohibitive price. At over $4.00 per serving for a shake that is under 200 calories, this is an overpriced product. No matter how many superfoods they put into it, it is hard to justify the cost and many consumers feel the same way.
You could probably combine a separate vegan protein powder with some quality multivitamins and even throw in some superfood supplements on your own and it would still probably be cheaper than one serving of Shakeology.
Thus, our verdict is: good product, but you'd be better off spending your money elsewhere.
Plantfusion Phood vs Shakeology: Who Comes Out On Top?
Now that you've read through our detailed reviews for both these vegan meal replacement shake products, you may have already made up your mind as to which one would be a better fit for you. But we're going to give you our opinion anyway. Here's how they stack up against each other.
From a nutrition standpoint, we have to give the edge to Plantfusion Phood. In terms of protein, we rate them about equal, but it is in the carbohydrates and fats that make Plantfusion Phood come out on top. As we have mentioned quite a few times already, Shakeology is 18% sugar!
Organic cane sugar or not, that is simply too high of a ratio for it to be a proper nutritious meal replacement shake, especially if you have weight loss goals in mind.
So the sugar content itself already puts Plantfusion Phood's carbohydrate content ahead of Shakeology. Even excluding the sugar, we still prefer Plantfusion Phood's grain and seed based ModCarb for a carbohydrate energy source as opposed to Shakeology's fruit focused carbohydrates.
Fruits then to have a high glycemic index and load, which is why we prefer the more complex carbohydrates found in Plantfusion Phood.
In terms of fats, Plantfusion Phood definitely has more compared to Shakeology. Shakeology's fat content is, as mentioned, incidental to the ingredients. However, the Plantfusion Phood contains 4,400mg of beneficial omega fatty acids per serving. While we don't know the specific fatty acid makeup of Plantfusion Phood's fatty acids, we still have to give the slight advantage to Plantfusion Phood over Shakeology.
So on a macronutrient standpoint, the clear winner is Plantfusion Phood. But what about when considering the micronutrients and other beneficial ingredients? That's a more complex question. This is because Plantfusion Phood gives us the full breakdown of vitamins and minerals whereas Shakeology does not. Hence a true apples-to-apples comparison is difficult.
Nevertheless, going off the ingredients list, we would probably give the advantage to Shakeology. Both products have probiotics and digestive enzymes, however Shakeology throws in more digestive enzymes, a potent adaptogen blend, and would have higher antioxidants and phytonutrients from using more fruits and leafy vegetables.
Overall, Plantfusion Phood wins on the macronutrient scale while Shakeology fares better when it comes to its micronutrient profile.
As we have said, most vegan products are an acquired taste. So it's hard to say which taste you would find more palatable. That said, simply due to the high sugar content in Shakeology and based on online reviews, it looks like Shakeology comes out on top in the flavor category. Further, Shakeology also has more flavors to choose from. Mixability seems about the same for both.
In terms of value for money, there is no question about it; Plantfusion Phood is the absolute and clear winner. Even when purchased from its official website which is 50% to 80% more expensive compared to purchasing off Amazon, it is still at least 20% cheaper compared to Shakeology. Compared to Amazon prices, Shakeology is more than double the price of Plantfusion Phood! As we and many others have said, Shakeology is overpriced, period.
Taking into account all these factors, the overall winner is Plantfusion Phood. Shakeology comes out on top in only two categories: micronutrients and taste. This is simply not enough to overcome its price disadvantage and its high sugar content. In this particular battle of vegan meal replacement shakes, Plantfusion Phood is your day's winner. Just remember to buy it off Amazon instead.


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Stupid free online for 48 hours for UK voters 5/5/2010
Had a complete hoot on the Climate Roadshow with Ed M on Friday (see Justin's brilliant 10 minute video round-up here, Dad's photos here and Ed's page here), but, jolly times aside, it really hammered home how utterly crucial this election is. So much so we've decided (thanks to Thomas Grist for the suggestion) to make The Age of Stupid free for 48 hours - from now till the polls close tomorrow night - in case there's any voters out there who think this election is about taxes or the economy or which leader has the most photogenic wife.
Here's the link to pass on to any UK friends (sorry, it only works in the UK):
http://www.ageofstupid.net/news/stupid_free_online_for_48_hours_for_uk_election
Accidentally wearing red whilst feverishly tweeting at Swindon train station
I was also inspired to write an article for the Guardian, which I thought I'd just copy and paste here, rather than re-hashing it less well:
Many a politician is claiming that this is the most important election for a generation. I'd go further: it's the most important UK election ever. Because the Government we elect tomorrow is the last which could still prevent catastrophic climate change causing the greatest humanitarian disaster of all time. To give ourselves even a 50/50 chance of not hitting two degrees - the point at which it's thought unstoppable runaway climate change will be triggered - we must stabilise global emissions by 2015 and then reduce them rapidly over the next few decades. So we have to turn around 150 years of ever-increasing-emissions within the timeframe of the next Parliament. And just to make it even more crucial, the UK has been one of the very few countries pushing internationally for a really strong new climate treaty, which is the only practical way of reducing global emissions - see this video from the final night of Copenhagen for details of Ed Miliband's 11th-hour interjection which prevented the whole talks from collapsing. And so it would greatly reduce the world's chances of securing the right deal if, at the Copenhagen follow-up meeting in Mexico this December, the UK is represented by a party whose candidates rank climate change as 19th out of 19 most important issues, which wants to decrease onshore wind and increase North Sea oil drilling and which is riddled with climate sceptics (with one even rumoured to be lurking in the shadow cabinet).
So come Friday morning, the Green government I'd like to see sweeping in to Downing Street is: Caroline Lucas as Prime Minister, Nick Stern as Chancellor, Tony Juniper as Home Secretary, George Monbiot as Chief of Staff, newly-defected Ed Miliband continuing as Minister for Climate Change and Gandhi as Foreign Secretary.
That's not looking highly likely, so what to do?
If we were to vote simply on emission reduction targets - which would be logical, as reducing emissions is the key thing we need to do - it would be a no-brainer. The Greens are going for 90% by 2030, compared to 40% by 2030 for the Lib Dems, 34% by 2020 for Labour and we don't know about the Tories as they didn't think it worth including in their manifesto. But last Friday, when I was arguing with Ed Miliband around the country in our "Climate Roadshow" (see video below), we met the former Labour MP for Milton Keynes, Brian White. Brian was an MP from 1992 to 2005, when he did loads of green things like kickstarting the Sustainable Energy Act 2003, setting various sustainable energy targets and finding £60m for renewable energy. Partly as a result of his work, green issues became more widely understood locally, and then in the 2005 election, 1,100 people voted Green, split the vote and the Tories nabbed his seat. Which meant that the net effect of voting Green was to get rid of one of the greenest MPs.
There are six similar seats (Battersea, Brighton Kemptown, Calder Valley, Colne Valley, Hove and Stroud) where the Green vote is large enough to give a Labour seat to the Tories and at least three (including Carshalton and Wallington, Dorset West and Torridge and West Devon) where it would either give a Lib Dem seat to the Tories or prevent the Lib Dems from taking one from them.
So I urge everyone who understands the precipice on which we all stand to be highly tactical with their vote:
-> If you live in a hope-in-hell constituency, vote Green. The impact of the first one or two Green MPs in to the House of Commons would be massive, though there's only four seats with a half-decent chance: Caroline Lucas in Brighton Pavilion (now the bookies' favourite), Tony Juniper in Cambridge, Adrian Ramsay in Norwich South and Darren Johnson in Lewisham Deptford.
-> If you're in a Labour-Tory marginal, steel your environmentalist's heart and vote Labour rather than Green
-> If you're in a Lib Dem-Tory marginal, vote Lib Dem rather than Green
-> If you're in a Labour-Lib Dem marginal, vote for Labour, with an eye on helping stop Clegg siding with the Tories if there's a hung parliament. (Clegg said last week - whilst visiting a poppy factory, charmingly - that he'd be happy to work with the Tories as long as they concurred on four policies - fairer taxes, a shake-up of the education system and economic and political reform. Nothing else important, Nick?)
-> If you're in a safe seat for any of the three main parties - as I am in Holborn & St Pancras - vote Green to add one more to the Greens' total and strengthen the case for proportional representation next time.
In the wake of the Copenhagen flop, the climategate emails and the IPCC's glacier mistake, a huge amount of energy has gone out of the climate change movement. If only the same were true of the global climate system, we could all relax. But the inconvenient truth is that if we don't sort out climate change, it won't matter what happens with the economy or pensions or Trident or inheritance tax or all the other issues the leaders discussed in hours of television debate whilst almost completely ignoring the one thing for which history will remember them.
Tea and cakes in Bedford at the end of a very long day
And in other news...
Stupid is getting a big cinema release in Germany in June - news coming soon - and so we're on the look-out for volunteers in Germany, details here.
Sticking with the European theme, the French 10:10 campaign is recruiting for interns, details here.
Update from Bolivia: The Peoples' World Conference on Climate Change concluded last week. Watch oneclimate's non-stop broadcasts, listen to Arthur Girling's 50 minute podcast, or read the final declaration (="The Peoples Agreement") and Bolivia's submission to the UN process.
Loving this story of a pensioner taking nightmare traffic into his own hands. And, completely un-climate change related, but I think this photo may just be the greatest ever taken.
See you on the other side,
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Before eating or after using the toilet, you need to wash your hands to minimize the risk of infection. Tourists should bring their own bottles of hand sanitizer so they can use them in whichever situations.
When coming to the areas where you are not sure whether water for drinking is hygienic enough, it is better for you to use bottled water to avoid the spread of many diseases. The fact that local people can drink the water at an area doesn't mean that it is safe for you to do that because your stomach may not have the appropriate bacteria. Moreover, you should not drink unpasteurized milk. Many types of tea, coffee and beer are pretty safe.
Food poisoning can make your holiday become a disaster. Therefore, you should be careful when eating, avoid eating fresh vegetables which don't have skin and salad with unhygienic water and all types of raw food (especially meat and seafood).
Aside from making you feel uncomfortable, the mosquito bites can be extremely dangerous. Mosquitoes are the vector of many infectious diseases such as yellow fever, malaria, Zika. Therefore, you should use sprays or lotions that repel mosquitoes, sleep with a fan or mosquito net, wear long-sleeved clothing to reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes.
Nobody knows more about your health than you. If you feel that you need assistance from a doctor or medical professional before you go traveling, you should do it. Some tourist destinations have bigger risk involved with health than others. The doctors can give you advices on the necessary vaccines.
You should use sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher. You should also wear hat, provide enough water for your body after exposed to sunlight for a long time, to avoid sunburn or sunstroke.


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FILE - In this June 14, 2015, file photo, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after scoring against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, NBA MVP Curry and Masters and U.S. Open champ Jordan Spieth are the top vote-getters for The Associated Press 2015 Male Athlete of the Year award. The AP announced the three leading candidates Monday, Dec. 21, 2015. The winner will be announced Saturday. (Ben Margot/AP)
The Rematch: Yes, a big deal
When LeBron James walks into Oracle Arena for the first time since Game 5 of last season's NBA Finals, he knows it will trigger unpleasant thoughts about how his Cleveland Cavaliers lost the title to the Warriors.
James also knows that winning the rematch on Christmas Day will do little to ease the sting of the finals loss.
"The memories will come back as soon as we walk into the building, but also understand it's one of 82 and I'm not going to put everything into this game," James said.
This meeting is one of the more anticipated Christmas Day games in recent years. The seventh Christmas rematch of the previous season's NBA Finals features a full-strength Cleveland squad against a Warriors team that has captured the attention of the basketball world.
Golden State won a record 24 straight games to start the season and brings a 27-1 mark into this game that is the best for a team at Christmas. The Warriors also have won 31 in a row at home in the regular season but none of those games has been as big as this one.
So what does it mean?
"We either finish that game 28-1 or 27-2," forward Draymond Green said. "That's about it."
Not everyone is downplaying the rematch. Cavs guard Iman Shumpert said he was still "salty" about losing the finals to the Warriors. Golden State center Andrew Bogut also acknowledged that this would be a big game.
"We know it's huge for them to come here," Bogut said. "We're undefeated at home, and with our record, they want to make a statement to us and we want to do the same. I anticipate it being one of the classics that we can all watch in 10 to 15 years."
This game will be very different from the series in June for reasons besides the lower stakes.
The Cavaliers, who were without power forward Kevin Love for the entire finals and point guard Kyrie Irving for the last five games, are completely healthy for the first time this season.
Despite those key absences last spring, James almost single-handedly helped the Cavaliers win Games 2 and 3 to take a 2-1 series lead. Then came a lineup switch by coach Steve Kerr that sent center Andrew Bogut to the bench in place of small forward Andre Iguodala – the Warriors won the final three games by an average of 14 points.
"They're a different team, we're a different team," Green said. "We've grown. I'm sure they've grown. We're not going back to the Finals like, 'Look at this, this is what they did.' They've got 26 games that we can look at from this year."
The Warriors will be the team that is short-handed this time. Starting forward Harrison Barnes is unlikely to play because of a sprained ankle and Kerr remains sidelined from complications from offseason back surgery.
Even with those absences there will be plenty of star power led by James and MVP Stephen Curry.
"Our guys love these type of games," Warriors interim coach Luke Walton said. "It's not an epic game. It's a regular-season game. It should be entertaining. Obviously, a finals rematch with two of the best teams in the NBA going at it at prime time on Christmas Day. That's enough to make it a very exciting game. But win or lose, it's just another game on the column."NBA
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What first prompted you to research the truth of the Bible amongst all present available translations?
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Thank you for your input. We will make sure to pass on your feedback to the team.
I as well live in a rural area surrounded with mountains and have "spotty-at-best" internet service. Another format – e.g. disk – for the program would be greatly appreciated.
With great disappointment, I cannot stream very well either. I'd purchase the DVD in a heartbeat. Or go somewhere to get a permanent download for my laptop.
I am so sorry to hear that you all have limited access to streaming and are therefore unable to receive The Functional Approach.
We certainly wrestled with this when designing the program – there are many rich interactive features that simply won't work on a disc.
However, I want you to know that we hear you and will take the next couple weeks to see if we can come up with a solution that would work for you.
Yes, thanks for pointing this out, I have the same problem connectivity "challenges" by living in a rural community. I would LOVE to take this course if it could be provided in another format.
I would love to take this course but not sure I have a good enough enternet connection. If I pay for the training and find out I am unable to stream it can I get a refund? Wish it was on a DvD!
Thanks for reaching out. The program does require a wifi connection to stream.
Thanks for reaching out. Per our previous response, while the program does require a strong wifi connection we are exploring other potential options to provide the program to people who have limited access to internet. Thanks for your understanding and patience.
I would also prefer this course on disc. I order many courses online that come on DVD but also include streaming. Will this be an option in the future?
Let me echo what's been said here and add a few things. Love the idea of the practice builder, eight practice and study guide. But I don't need the credit hours and can't afford $495. Would also prefer to be able to download the reading materials and get the videos either on disk or on something I can download to an ipad so it doesn't require internet. Would like to ask the team to consider a less expensive option that includes the three things mentioned above without the credit hours or other perks that make this near $500. Maybe a $200 option? Thank you for considering!


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Biografia
Affetto da acromegalia, esordì come attore nel 1960 in un episodio della serie Laramie, intitolato Street of Hate. Recitò in un pilota mai trasmesso in TV, in cui compariva Phantom, il supereroe di Lee Falk; Kiel vi interpretava un assassino chiamato "Big Mike", ingaggiato per uccidere l'eroe protagonista.

Il primo film girato da Kiel fu il B-movie Eegah (1962); collaborò anche come coautore, produttore e attore nel film per famiglie The Giant of Thunder Mountain. Interpretò inoltre Voltaire, il possente e letale assistente del dott. Miguelito Loveless, negli episodi della prima stagione della serie Selvaggio west. In seguito, nell'episodio The Night of the Simian Terror, interpretò il ruolo di Dimas, figlio reietto di una famiglia benestante, bandito a causa di difetti di nascita che avevano deformato il suo corpo e apparentemente colpito la sua mente. Questo episodio è significativo perché diede a Kiel l'opportunità di recitare un ruolo da protagonista. Fece anche un cammeo in un episodio di The Rifleman (1961).

Tra il 1963 e il 1965 lavorò come insegnante di matematica in una scuola serale di Burbank, in California. Nel primo episodio di Organizzazione U.N.C.L.E., intitolato The Vulcan Affair, Kiel apparve come una guardia nello stabilimento di Vulcan; interpretò anche il ruolo di "Merry" in The Hong Kong Shilling Affair, trasmesso il 15 marzo 1965. Sempre nel 1965 venne inizialmente considerato per il ruolo di Lurch ne La famiglia Addams, prima di essere sostituito da Ted Cassidy. Assieme ad Arnold Schwarzenegger, nel 1977 Kiel fu la prima scelta per il ruolo di protagonista della serie TV L'incredibile Hulk: Schwarzenegger fu rifiutato a causa della sua altezza, mentre Kiel prese parte all'episodio pilota. Durante le riprese, i produttori decisero però che Hulk dovesse essere anche muscoloso e non solo gigantesco; Kiel fu quindi respinto perché non rientrava nei canoni desiderati e al suo posto venne scelto Lou Ferrigno.

Kiel divenne famoso in tutto il mondo soprattutto per aver interpretato il personaggio di "Squalo" nei film di James Bond La spia che mi amava (1977) e Moonraker - Operazione spazio (1979). Successivamente tornò a interpretarlo nel 2004 per il videogioco Everything or Nothing, in cui diede la voce al personaggio. Nel 1992 ebbe un incidente stradale che gli causò danni permanenti alla mobilità.

Morì per un attacco di cuore il 10 settembre 2014, tre giorni prima del suo settantacinquesimo compleanno, all'ospedale St. Agnes Medical Center di Fresno, in California, dov'era ricoverato da una settimana per una gamba rotta.

Filmografia parziale

Cinema

 Il pianeta fantasma (The Phantom Planet), regia di William Marshall (1961)
 Eegah, regia di Arch Hall Sr. (1962)
 House of the Damned, regia di Maury Dexter (1963)
 Le folli notti del dottor Jerryll (The Nutty Professor), regia di Jerry Lewis (1963) (non accreditato)
 30 Minutes at Gunsight, regia di Russell Hayden (1963) - non accreditato
 Il cantante del luna park (Roustabout), regia di John Rich (1964) - non accreditato
 Agente spaziale K-1 (The Human Duplicators), regia di Hugo Grimaldi (1965)
 Quella sporca ultima meta (The Longest Yard), regia di Robert Aldrich (1974)
 Gimkana pazza (Flash and the Firecat), regia di Ferd Sebastian e Beverly Sebastian (1975)
 Uno strano campione di football (Gus), regia di Vincent McEveety (1976)
 Wagons-lits con omicidi (Silver Streak), regia di Arthur Hiller (1976)
 La spia che mi amava (The Spy Who Loved Me), regia di Lewis Gilbert (1977)
 Forza 10 da Navarone (Force 10 from Navarone), regia di Guy Hamilton (1978)
 L'umanoide, regia di Aldo Lado (1979)
 Moonraker - Operazione spazio (Moonraker), regia di Lewis Gilbert (1979)
 Jeans dagli occhi rosa (So Fine), regia di Andrew Bergman (1981)
 La corsa più pazza d'America n. 2 (Cannonball Run II), regia di Hal Needham (1984)
 Il cavaliere pallido (Pale Rider), regia di Clint Eastwood (1985)
 Un tipo imprevedibile (Happy Gilmore), regia di Dennis Dugan (1996)
 Rapunzel - L'intreccio della torre (Tangled), regia di Nathan Greno (2010) - voce

Televisione
 La valle dell'oro (Klondike) – serie TV, episodio 1x09 (1960)
 Thriller – serie TV, episodio 1x23 (1961)
 Laramie – serie TV, episodio 2x23 (1961)
 Ai confini della realtà (The Twilight Zone) – serie TV, episodio 3x24 (1962)
 Lassie – serie TV, 3 episodi (1963-1966)
 Selvaggio west (The Wild Wild West) – serie TV, episodi 1x03-1x10-1x20 (1965-1966)
 Honey West – serie TV, episodio 1x18 (1966)
 Daniel Boone – serie TV, un episodio (1969)
 Barbary Coast – serie TV, 14 episodi (1975-1976)
 Starsky & Hutch – serie TV, episodio 1x18 (1976)
 Superboy – serie TV, episodio 2x08 (1989)

Doppiatori italiani
 Sergio Rossi in Quella sporca ultima meta
 Daniele Tedeschi in Moonraker - Operazione spazio
 Alessandro Ballico in Rapunzel - L'intreccio della torre

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Attori televisivi statunitensi
Germano-statunitensi


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[Best of 2019] An iPhone 11 Pro Max review especially for you, human
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Reviewing an iPhone is not like covering any other device. People who are already in the Apple ecosystem will probably upgrade when they're ready, not when you say so. And Android folks? Well, they aren't going to suddenly jump ship because of a single article.
Then you have specs. While companies like Huawei, Samsung, and OnePlus brandish what's under the hood of their handsets as a marketing tactic, Apple have quietly tried to remove themselves from this arm's race.
I mean, how many of our relatives or friends genuinely care about camera megapixels, processors, or display technology? They just want a phone that works and works well — the reason many of them choose Apple devices in the first place.
This puts the writer (hereafter referred to as "me" or "I") in a strange situation. Should I focus on new features? Technical specs? Should I gear it towards Apple fans? Android devotees? Undecided phone buyers?
The answer? None of them.
At the risk of sounding corny, phones have become our companions. I mean, I never go anywhere without mine. So even though they're mass-produced bits of plastic and metal, they've become these weirdly personal things.
So, if this article is going to make any sense, it has to focus on the human element of the phone. Less specs and performance (although that's bound to make an appearance), more about the good and bad parts of actually using the iPhone 11 Pro Max, of living with it, and it being a part of my existence.
In other words, a review that takes a decidedly human approach to technology.
The photography on the iPhone 11 Pro Max is fantastic
This is the part of the iPhone 11 Pro Max that takes the photo. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.
I'll put this out there and say the iPhone 11 Pro Max has the most fun camera to use of any phone I've used. It's great at picking out contrast, plus the wide angle lens is great for group shots, or in situations where you don't have much space.
Night Mode is seriously impressive (in certain conditions) and completely changes how you take pictures in low light.
This just shows what Night Mode can do in dark situations.
Basically, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is perfect for just pointing and shooting — exactly as a human is wont to do.
In most cases, you don't have to mess with any settings, or really do anything but change the zoom and press a button. In other words, it takes shots that look amazing on Instagram.
Despite this, some more photography settings would be cool
Night Mode is a great feature, but is only really suitable for situations where folks are stationary. If you're snapping some people moving around (i.e. possibly a bit drunk), faces blur and the the photo gets messy.
When Night Mode goes wrong.
Now, you can turn off Night Mode while you're shooting (much like you can with the flash), but as soon as you close the camera app and open it up again, it's back on.
It'd be great if you could turn off Night Mode in settings, so you can quickly take snaps over the course of an evening.
Also, I know if there are any actual photographers amongst the humans reading this, the lack of a "pro mode" on the iPhone (AKA where you can change the ISO, aperture, and other professional settings) is a bit limiting for people who want to really explore the camera's capabilities.
It has the best battery life of any phone I've used
No, this has nothing to do with the battery, but it is inside there… somewhere.
Honestly, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is an absolute machine. Currently I charge my iPhone once every two days, and I use the damn thing constantly.
Of course this will dip over time, but it's the most impressed I've been with a phone's battery in a long time. I've even stopped charging my phone overnight, knowing that it'll easily last me
And there's a fast charger in the box
A life changing addition. A 30 minute charge will give you enough juice for hours. Genuinely, I find going back to standard charging tiresome. You're gonna love it.
Okay, so I didn't actually take a picture of my own fast charger, but it looks almost identical to this. Soak it up, friends.
But there's no headphone dongle
Considering the cost of the iPhone 11 Pro Max (it starts from $1099), it's ridiculous that Apple doesn't include the dongle.
There are still plenty of people of folks out there with wired headphones and the fact they need to shell out $9 (I know it's not that much, but it's the principle) for the privilege of using them is just straight-up bullshit.
Again, I don't actually have a headphone dongle (THANKS, APPLE) so here's a marketing photo of one.
It's so, so easy to set-up
Moving to a new phone used to be a huge fucking hassle. And while things have gotten better, I still find migrating to Android devices a bit of pain.
That isn't the case with the iPhone though. Oh not at all.
All I had to do was move my previous iPhone close to the Pro 11 Max, it recognised it, and then ported everything over perfectly. The positions of apps, data, settings — pretty much everything was exactly the same.
Listen, fellow humans, it's miraculous, and a solid reason to stay within the iPhone bubble.
The camera layout might be ugly, but the rest of the phone is delicious.
Day-to-day life with the iPhone 11 Pro Max is a dream
Often, all you want from a phone is for it to just do phone things, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max excels at that.
The screen is crisp and bright, apps load quickly, and everything just feels polished. The phone feels weighty, and everything about it is well made and durable. Hell, the thing's even water resistant, so you can take it into the bathroom with you without worrying it's going to explode.
From start to finish, my whole experience using the phone is so natural, there are times when I can't imagine why anyone would want to use something other than an Apple phone.
But iOS13 has been a bit of a mess
Whether you like it or not, iOS is an integral part of the iPhone experience. Its smoothness, security, and reliability is one reason why people keep coming back to Apple devices.
But iOS13 (the software that was launched roughly alongside the iPhone 11 Pro Max) has, for all intents and purposes, been a shitshow.
While I've not actually experienced any problems, I can't ignore the number of people who have had to live with constant bugs and crashing. While these issues should be ironed out now — meaning it shouldn't impact you if you do decide to purchase an iPhone — it does still bear mentioning.
Here's another example of the fantastic photography you can get with the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
FaceID is delicious…
In most instances, unlocking the iPhone 11 Pro Max with your ugly mug works quickly, efficiently, and intuitively.
… but I still miss TouchID
While FaceID works well the majority of the time, it's nowhere near as intuitive as TouchID.
For example, it sucks if you're lying in bed in low light. Or if your phone's flat on the table when you're sitting down. Nothing beats the reliability of just unlocking the phone with your thumb.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max's screen got scratched quickly
Within a week of use, the gorgeous iPhone 11 Pro Max screen had scratches on it. I have no idea where they came from because I was careful as hell.
When you're paying this much for a phone, it'd be nice to have glass that was a bit tougher.
Still, this could've just been bad luck, but I have seen this issue crop up online. Yeah, I know that a phone screen is bound to get scratched at some point, but the speed at which is happened actually bummed me out for a few days.
Yes, fellow humans, I know that's sad, but here we are.
Oh wow! Would you look at that, it's another picture of the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Aside from that, the iPhone 11 Pro Max does seem durable
After the first month or so of being insanely protective of the device, I got a bit looser. In other words, I've accidentally dropped this thing a lot.
And you know what? It's still in excellent shape.
But the notch sucks balls
I'm so fucking over notches. They look ugly and are constantly distracting. I thought I'd just get used to the iPhone 11 Pro Max's notch, but I haven't.
There's something inelegant and annoying about not being able to see your battery percentage without pulling down a menu, or just having this ugly box breaking up the screen. Just put a bigger bezel on the phone, it's not hard.
Yeah, It might not bother you, human person, but it sure as hell bothers me.
Ugh, that notch truly is ugly as sin.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is big
I mean, you probably knew that anyway. If you have small hands, this might not be the product for you.
I really do love it though
It is, hands-down, the best phone I've ever used.
It might not be perfect, but I've not used a device that does as many things consistently well as the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
So, the question comes if it's worth upgrading to get one. I think if you have an iPhone 8 or an earlier model, you're going to see a huge step-up. You won't regret it.
But if you have an X or an Xs? There's a definite improvement here, but it's not monumental. Plus, you know Apple's most likely going to release an even better phone in 2020, so you may as well wait for that.
Still, the iPhone 11 Pro Max makes this human very happy — and you can't really ask for much more than that.
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Steiner Waldorf school education in Germany with Nora Windeck
Nora has been closely associated with Waldorf education for many years. Listen to her insights on what makes Waldorf education special, how it differs from education in state schools, what its main principles are and her suggestions for parents looking for the right education for their children.
Starting with its first school in Stuttgart in 1919, Waldorf education has spread all over the globe with already more than 1000 schools worldwide. In Germany, Waldorf schools are highly sought after, with long waiting lists common in several places. Today on India2Germany, we speak with Nora Windeck, co-founder of Steiner School in Dublin, about Waldorf school education in Germany. Originally from Berlin, Nora is an award-winning film-maker who has worked for Berlinale and Edinburgh film festivals, and has won numerous accolades for her short films, art installations and music videos.
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Nora, you are co-founder and chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Dublin Steiner School. Could you tell us about yourself and your association with Waldorf education?
I was lucky enough to go to a Steiner kindergarten, primary and secondary school myself. This was in Berlin and Southern Germany.
80s/90s, Steiner schools well established in Germany, really big schools of 800-1000 kids.
Started kindergarten with 4, primary with 6, Abitur (german qualification which you need if you want to go to university) when I was 19
Went on to university (as most of my school class did)
I studied literature and history,
If you would like more information about school education in Germany, check out our previous article on Montessori school education.
Montessori school education in Germany with James Brennan
James Brennan is the Deputy Head of the International Montessori School in Berlin, Germany. He spoke with us about the Montessori method of school education, what its foundations are, what distinguishes it from other "traditional" approaches and how it supports the development of a child.
I can imagine that founding a school is a massive undertaking and responsibility. Why did you decide to set up the Dublin Steiner School?
Because there were none in Dublin. 95% of primary schools are run by the catholic church and the very few state schools are very much overprescribed (put name down the day your child is born and then you're on a long waiting list)
My daughter went to the already established Steiner kindergarten here and there was a strong group of parents determined to set up the primary school, so we did it.
1styear: 7 children
2ndyear: 2 children
3rdyear: 8
4thyear: 16
next year: 25
You have been associated with Waldorf education for a long time now. Could you please describe what exactly Waldorf Schools are and what pedagogical approach they follow?
Steiner schools form the largest group of independent, non-denominational schools in the world. Many are state funded. The first school was opened in Germany in 1919 for the children of the workers of the Waldorf Astoria cigar factory, first director Emil Molt.
There are currently over 1,000 Steiner schools worldwide and 35 in the UK.
There are over 2,000 Early Years settings in a total of 64 different countries.
The priority of the Steiner ethos is to provide an unhurried and creative learning environment where children can find the joy in learning and experience the richness of childhood rather than early specialisation or academic hot-housing.
Not too soon, not too late. The lesson content and its method of presentation are linked to the children's emotional, social, physical and intellectual development. Formal education, which begins at age six, is introduced in a way and at a pace that respects the child's developmental journey.
The curriculum itself is a flexible set of pedagogical guidelines, founded on Steiner's principles that take account of the whole child. It gives equal attention to the physical, emotional, intellectual, cultural and spiritual needs of each pupil and is designed to work in harmony with the different phases of the child's development.
A high value is placed on play in the early years, imagination in the middle school and creative and intellectual thinking at secondary level.
So, the content and methodology of Waldorf Education is based on Rudolf Steiner's insights into the development of children and youth. What does this mean for practical implementation?
Educate the head the heart and the hands. All three need education, not just the head.
First few years of childhood everything is an experience, is not understood intellectually.
Formal education, which begins at age six, is introduced in a way and at a pace that respects the child's developmental journey.
The use of drawing, painting, music, movement, poetry, modeling and drama enhances the learning experience in all subjects.
The development of every pupil is closely monitored, mainly through ongoing formative assessment and in-depth study.
What exactly does the teaching in a Waldorf school look like and how do Waldorf schools differ from other schools?
Takes account of the needs of the whole child – academic, physical, emotional and spiritual.
Sees artistic activity and the development of the imagination as integral to learning.
Relationship with teacher is incredibly important. Not just teacher but role model, mentor and educator.
The core subjects of the curriculum are taught in thematic blocks and all lessons include a balance of artistic, practical and intellectual content.
The same teacher teachers a wide variety of subjects, from reading & writing to biology, geography, etc. These are taught in what is called epochs, "Epochenunterricht" they are blocks, called main lessons.
Other lessons like languages, music & crafts often taught by a different teacher.
Biggest difference: There are no grades and that even students with slower learning progress don't have to repeat school years -> School fits around the child, child doesn't have to fit inside the school.
Music and art play an important role in Waldorf Schools. Why is that so? Should parents therefore send their children to a Waldorf School if the child is particularly artistically gifted or if the parents attach particular importance to art and music? Handicraft activities are also taught at Waldorf Schools. Boys and girls learn to knit and sew. In handicraft lessons they learn to carve and learn carpentry, where they build chairs and other small furniture. Why do they value these craft skills?
Steiner saw, even in his time, a development of society towards intellectual or technical jobs, away from traditionally crafts and arts. But to his mind arts & crafts hugely important, because they balance out the development of the children (of every person really) as a whole.
Early on it's the fine motor skills of fingers, spacial thinking, problem solving, construction and perception.
Many crafts train the brain function.
So, yes, if you think your child is particularly artistically gifted a Steiner school would be a great place for them. But this does not mean that if your child has no particular gift you shouldn't. Every child has abilities that are fostered but the child should never feel stressed.
You mentioned the concept of Epochenunterricht. What is meant by it?
One subject is taught intensively over a period of time, usually 3 weeks, where every morning this subject is taught for two hours, ancient Greece, mathss. Gets the children really into the world of this subject, they immerse themselves, create a book or folder with hand drawn images and written texts about this one subject matter.,
As you have already mentioned, a characteristic of Waldorf Schools is that there are no grades and that even students with slower learning progress don't have to repeat school years. Why are there no grades and no classes repeated? Are the students motivated to learn at all? How can students' progress be assessed this way?
From very early on there's huge emphasis on teaching the children to love to learn. The motivation should come from the child. You can rely on your own experience, of course you know what subject you're good at and you see in class environment who of your friends is good at what. Creates tolerance and understanding towards individual abilities and strengths.
We think that the unique qualities of each child can be observed and described, but not always measured. Child is not defined by result of her/his test results but as a whole complex being.
Strong emphasis on repetition and learning by heart (poetry – teaches the holding on of information)
Of course the teachers can still assess the progress by looking at the work the child produces and there are test-like situations where the taught material is repeated.
Are children at a Waldorf School taught following a specific cultural or religious ideology or is the school open to all cultures and religions?
Yes, school open to all religions, everybody is welcome. While Steiner's teaching is founded in Christian religion and cultural beliefs all religions are respected and explained, often in mythological terms or so that the children can learn something.
Example: The Bible story of Saint Martin, a rich man who cut his coat in half and gave it to the beggar is told as an example of charity and goodwill towards others.
Music, art, no grades. As a parent, I might be concerned that my children might suffer later in the tough professional world. What are your views on this? Are students in Waldorf Schools sufficiently prepared for our technologically advanced world and can they even find their way in a competitive professional field?
Personal experience: amongst the people in my class there's a judge, lawyers, doctors, maths teachers, a fashion designer, an actor, publisher...
Yes, art and music play a big part but everything else is also taught, so maths and physics are also well taught, so if you have an aptitude for these subjects you are equally well supported and challenged.
I recently met a guy here in Dublin who went to a Steiner school and now teaches Mathematics here at Trinity college.
There are also studies that show that because of the way children in Steiner school are taught HOW to think and not just WHAT to think they have the ability to successfully approach almost every subject matter because they think creatively.
What kind of a school certificate (Abschluss) does one obtain at a Waldorf School in Germany?
You can do all three options that are available in Germany, a Gesamtschulabschluss, Mittlere Reife and Abitur. You need an Abitur (like A Levels in England or Leaving certificate in Ireland) in order to go to university.
Majority of my class passed their Abitur and went to some form of 3rdlevel education. Grades are about the same, sometimes even better.
Nora, you found your passion in films and built a very successful career in the field. How has Waldorf education benefited you personally and/or professionally? Would you recommend it to others?
Again I think being brought up to think creatively has helped me a lot in problem solving and dealing with people. The idea what teachers are there to support you and bring out the best in you I think is amazing too.
Of course we are never just our schooling -- parenting and peer groups also play a huge part but I can honestly say that I was never afraid to go into school, I loved going to school. And I think that's huge! And that's want I want or my children too.
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