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Significant funding boost for family violence services
Social services dealing most directly with the harm caused by family violence will get much needed support as the Government boosts funding to front line agencies for the first time in ten years.
"Nearly half of those receiving the increase are women's refuges who provide vital support keeping women and children safe," said Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni.
Frontline domestic violence services get first boost in 10 years
Government-funded family violence services will get a funding boost of $76.2 million over four years to help improve child and family wellbeing.
New Zealand has one of the worst rates of family violence in the OECD, with police attending about 120,000 callouts a year.
The extra money, which amounts to an increase of almost 30 per cent, will give a boost to about 150 providers of family violence services across the country.
This will be the first boost for frontline agencies in 10 years.
Church abuse victims resigned to being left out of inquiry
Church abuse survivors have resigned themselves to being excluded from the upcoming Royal Commission of Inquiry.
The public consultation period about how the inquiry should run wrapped up a week ago and its chair Sir Anand Satyanand has begun going through the 300 submissions.
Plea for adoption inquiry: 'I tried to photograph her with my eyes'
An investigation into forced adoption is on the Prime Minister's agenda, including a possible inquiry. Nicholas Jones reports on a traumatic chapter in New Zealand's history.
Child poverty: Commissioner says politicians can undo 30 years of damage
Politicians have the chance to undo 30 years of failing to put children first, an impassioned Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft says.
The current state of things is dire, he told politicians on both sides of Parliament at Select Committee on Wednesday.
"When you look at the statistics, the numbers on youth suicide, very high on domestic violence, child abuse, how else could it be phrased other than being dire?"
Editorial: NZ needs to make progress on reducing sexual assaults
Revelations - in a Herald investigation published last week - that 20 years of rape cases were written out of official data with the stroke of a pen are shocking.
The sex offences - thousands of them - were dismissed simply by labelling them "K3 - no crime". These were assaults put in the too-hard basket by police; ones in which there was limited evidence, in which the victims were intoxicated, or where consent was unclear - some 15 per cent of sex crimes.
The coding took place until as recently as 2013 - a decade after the issue was flagged by Victoria University criminologist Jan Jordan. It had pernicious effects; distorting statistics so it appeared fewer sexual assaults were being reported, keeping the "unresolved" rate artificially low, and (because the assaults were put in the same category as the small number of false rape complaints) making thousands of women look like liars.
It also let potentially thousands of perpetrators off the hook.
Otago's mental health problem: Children as young as 10 suicidal
Rising numbers of young Otago people with mental health problems - including children as young as 10 with suicidal tendencies - are challenging schools and tertiary institutions, providers say.
Last year, the University of Otago decided to restructure its student mental health services due to growing demand for mental health appointments.
Otago Polytechnic is now also working on its mental health strategy, in response to students' increasing need for support.
Father of murdered baby jailed over years of abuse
A man whose baby daughter was murdered after months of systematic torture at the hands of a babysitter has himself been sent to prison for 10 years for the long-term physical and sexual abuse of two young children.
Ike Mokohoria Te Awa was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to 20 charges of sexual and physical abuse involving two children and his partner.
Weekend's most read: Lawyer facing investigation for questioning judge's domestic violence ruling unapologetic
Lawyer Catriona MacLennan who is facing a Law Society hearing as a result of her criticism told Corin Dann on TVNZ's Q+A programme that New Zealand judges need a lot more training in domestic violence law.
Resentenced for three assaults
A man who had a discharge without conviction for assaulting his wife, daughter and an associate overturned by the High Court has been ordered to pay $3000 in emotional harm reparation.
The 58-year-old, granted final name suppression, was also fined $300 and ordered to pay $130 court costs at his resentencing before Judge Alistair Garland in the Queenstown District Court yesterday.
The man was granted a discharge without conviction by Judge John Brandts-Giesen in the Queenstown District Court in December. However, that was appealed by police in January.
More than 300 students disciplined for taking a weapon to school
Children as young as five are bringing weapons into New Zealand schools.
Ministry of Education figures released under the Official Information Act (OIA) revealed a 5-year-old was stood down for the use or possession of a weapon in a school in 2017.
A 6-year-old was the youngest child to be kicked out of school for taking a weapon to school.
The OIA revealed that more than 300 school students had been formally disciplined because of weapons in 2017, including 200 under the age of 12.
Father accused of raping son speaks of regret after abuse and beatings
A father who has confessed to abusing his wife cried in the dock while describing how he also beat his son, but denies raping him.
He sobbed as he spoke of not been involved as a parent and of his failed marriage, as he was questioned by a defence lawyer at the Palmerston North District Court on Wednesday.
But he repeatedly denied his son's descriptions of being raped and abused.
"I know I wasn't a good father. The physical violence I gave [my son] was totally wrong, but the long term pain that boy has suffered as a result of the way I treated his mother was far worse than physical or verbal violence I dished out to [him]."
Exclusive Brethren church meetings dominated the family's life, with pressure every weekday evening after work to get the whole family to a gathering, as well as morning meetings most Saturdays, and an intense day-long church schedule on Sundays.
Removing the conditions on welfare works
There is a truck load of data showing that when there are few or no conditions placed on people living on insufficient incomes and receiving income support, the outcomes are very positive. Why? Because most of us don't actually want to live on insufficient incomes. Yet if the level of support we get is barely enough to scrape by on, we have very limited capacity to thrive. Insufficient financial and other support (which harsh benefit conditions leads to) limits people's choices and ability to overcome their situation. They cannot upskill easily, they must take work that is low paid and precarious, or get into relationships they may not be comfortable or even safe in.
Drunken fatal stabbing result of woman's traumatic life at hands of partners
She had just been thrown across the room by her drunken husband who then held a knife to her throat.
Gerald Wiremu Waa then put down the knife and continued to beat Carol Takua Waa in their Te Aroha St, Hamilton flat.
Waa escaped his grasp then picked it up and drove it 9cm into his chest, before throwing it in the kitchen sink and running to her neighbours.
Waa, 62, was originally charged with her husband's murder but she admitted a downgraded plea of manslaughter in the High Court at Hamilton in February.
She was sentenced to 12 months' home detention on that charge by Justice Gerard van Bohemen today who described her "horrific" life of physical and emotional abuse.
Trapped in a foreign land and a violent marriage
Khalida had the phone in her hand to call the police.
Her husband had just hit her for the first time.
He tore the phone from her hand and beat her with it.
"He told me 'the police will take 10 minutes to get here, that's enough for me to kill you. And here I won't get the death penalty."
The Palmerston North woman never thought she'd be the type to endure domestic violence for years.
Women's Refuge Palmerston North manager Danielle Berry said it was working on changing so refugee and migrant women felt comfortable coming to shelters,
Jail for burning woman with boiling water
A Taranaki man has been jailed for disfiguring his partner of 13 years with boiling hot water.
Quaid Daryl Clement was imprisoned for three years and three months when he appeared before Judge Chris Sygrove at New Plymouth District Court on Wednesday.
It took a jury three hours to find the father-of-four guilty of charges of disfiguring with intent to injure, breaching a protection order and common assault in February.
Porirua parents have charges against them thrown out over brain injured twin babies
A lack of evidence has seen charges dropped against the Porirua parents of twin babies who had brain injuries consistent with "rapid" shaking.
At the Wellington District Court last week, Judge Peter Hobbs dismissed the charges against parents Kyle Henare Hotai and Tunushia Wikitoria Schuster - jointly accused on two counts of failing to provide proper parental care.
Exclusive: Nude photos of child sex victim banned, deemed 'objectionable'
A child sex victim has won her fight to get nude images of her - taken by her mother when she was a young girl being subjected to abuse - banned and classified as objectionable.
In April last year the Herald revealed the woman was seeking the removal of a number of photographs of herself from prominent New Zealand galleries.
The images were taken by her mother and another woman - both artists.
Several of the photographs show the young "subject" completely naked.
Exclusive: 'Sinister, abhorrent, gross' child sex offender jailed
A sinister, abhorrent and entitled sexual deviant has been jailed for 16 years for the prolonged sexual abuse of two children.
Vailea Pola must serve at least half of his sentence before he can apply for parole - and will be deported to Tonga as soon as he leaves prison.
Pola was sentenced in the Manukau District Court today after earlier being convicted on 15 charges relating to the sexual abuse of two young people spanning a five-year period.
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Confessions of a portfolio manager
Lessons from the GFC, how to prepare for surprises, and what it's like to be responsible for investing hundreds of millions of other people's money.
Symon Parish, Chief Investment Officer – Asia Pacific, Samantha Steele, Head of Private Market Strategies – EMEA, and Daniel Choo Multi-Asset Implementation Portfolio Manager at Russell Investments draw from their personal experience across many decades and continents to share insights into their challenges and triumphs and the lessons they've learned through volatile, uncertain and complex market environments.
Lessons from the global financial crisis
When the global financial crisis (GCF) hit, Daniel Choo was just about to graduate from university. He had a job lined up at an investment bank but he soon began to wonder if there would be a job to go to.
"I felt like I had just received my Learner's drivers licence for the first time. But 2009, as we all know, was just a car crash. In addition, my stock portfolio that I had built up was being annihilated and the value of my financial degree was plummeting very quickly".
Daniel says the experience of starting out his career during the GFC added a level of conservatism and cautiousness to his approach as a portfolio manager, "I think it is true for a lot of people who started during or after the immediate carnage of 2009."
For Symon Parish, the GFC was the fourth market meltdown he had experienced. The first was the 1987 market crash when he worked as an engineer in Perth.
"The 1987 crash was when I lost most of the small amount of money I had saved by investing in dodgy mining companies based on tips from my mates who were geologists or surveyors. Perversely, that got me interested in investment and I made the switch over in a few years".
It may not have been the first, but the GFC was the most dramatic market crisis Symon had experienced. By that time, he was working for Russell Investments in Sydney and dealing with what he calls "some crazy scenarios".
Some of the managers that Russell Investments used were finding themselves in precarious situations. For instance, ABN AMRO, which ran an Australian equities portfolio for Russell Investments, became Fortis then BNP Paribas all in the space of a year as European banks underwent constant M&A just to stay in business.
"Normally this sort of organisational backdrop is something we try to avoid but when we looked at the team running the portfolio, they seemed very focused and tight, and our clients eventually benefited from us leaving that money in place".
Symon also recalled how liquidity in short term financial markets dried up overnight, putting pressure on securities lending collateral and enhanced cash funds.
"We were faced with the choice of sticking with investments we were unsure the worth of, only that it was less than what they were being held at in the books or selling them and effectively locking in some lower valuation that you would only discover when the sale was made".
"I think this was a time when you really had to sit down with people and work through the issues. The reality is that no one knew what was going to happen, so we took advice from those that were candid about what they knew and didn't know. We definitely took some hits but I think we were better off from this approach."
How to prepare for surprises
So how does a portfolio manager prepare for surprises, especially unpleasant surprises like financial crises and market corrections?
Symon believes a lot comes down to having a well-constructed investment process and sticking to it. The team at Russell Investments learnt a lot about that during the GFC.
"Before the GFC, our process required us to stick with our asset allocation, even when markets were falling rapidly. So while a number of other firms raised cash as the market tanked, we 'hanged tough' and as a result our portfolios didn't perform as well relative to peers at that time.".
"Our process helped us stay disciplined throughout the whole incident, and we came out the other side very strongly – not only were we fully invested in shares for the rebound, we had also opportunistically added some less liquid assets at fire sale prices. We went from feather duster to rooster in a year."
Still, when the team at Russell Investments reflected on the GFC, they realised they could have done more to protect their portfolios on the downside, while still being able to benefit from the rebound.
"That's why our portfolios now contain greater allocations to assets that are less correlated with shares and credit, why we added a dynamic aspect to how we build portfolios which is more responsive to what's going on in the markets, and why we make greater use of option-based protection strategies."
"We expect to see material market drawdown in the next few years and timing that will be very difficult, but we can be prepared for it."
The importance of 'checking under the hood'
Samantha Steele, who was as "in the thick of it" in London running a European property fund of funds when the GFC hit, says there were a couple of warning signs that something was on the horizon.
"Leverage was at extremely high levels and new funds coming to the market were heading into new markets, heading further east to places like Russia and Turkey in the hunt for yield."
Her fund stood up well during the crisis.
"Looking back, I think it just highlights the importance of staying true to your strategy and not dialing up risk when finding returns hard to meet."
Investing for the longer term in fairly illiquid markets, the alternatives team at Russell Investments undertakes detailed due diligence in advance of making investments to ensure that the risk of unpleasant "surprises" is low, or if probable, that the fund has a clear strategy of how to deal with that.
While we employ all the risk management strategies you would expect of an international asset manager when selecting alternative investment managers with which to place capital, what's different about Russell Investments is that it undertakes Operational Due Diligence – lifting the lid of the organisation to check what is going on in their back-office processes such as cash management and conducting background checks on key individuals – to reduce any potential surprises.
"It is really important to undertake due diligence via a specialist otherwise you can be badly tripped up should we enter another GFC scenario."
So how do portfolio managers personally manage the pressure of managing millions of dollars of other people's money, day in, day out?
Samantha believes it's important to remember that at the end of the day, she is helping pension holders such as her parents to be comfortable during retirement.
Symon says the key for him is having skin in the game. "All of my family's super is invested in Russell Investments funds. I don't want to have to go home and explain to my wife how I messed up!".
So, in summary, how does one prepare for unpleasant surprises in financial markets?
Develop a well-constructed investment process, "check under the hood", and watch out for warning signs.
Then if crisis hits - stay true to your strategy, take advice from those who know, and most importantly, learn from experience.
For more information, please contact your Russell Investments representative:
Melbourne 03 9270 8111
visit russellinvestments.com.au
Issued by Russell Investment Management Ltd ABN 53 068 338 974, AFS Licence 247185 (RIM). This document provides general information only and has not been prepared having regard to your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision, you need to consider whether this information is appropriate to your objectives, financial situation or needs. This information has been compiled from sources considered to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. This document is not intended to be a complete statement or summary. Copyright © 2019 Russell Investments. All rights reserved. This material is proprietary and may not be reproduced, transferred, or distributed in any form without prior written permission from Russell Investments.

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Leslie Beck: How to maintain a healthy diet on a tight food budget
The University of Guelph's Food Institute anticipates our food bill will rise as much as 4 per cent in 2016, costing the average Canadian household an additional $345.
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Published February 1, 2016 Updated May 16, 2018
If you're dedicated to eating healthily, rising food costs can make meal planning and grocery shopping a challenge. Research suggests that when our food budget is stretched, fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and fish appear less often in our shopping cart – and with that go many essential nutrients, including vitamins A, C and K, folate, B12, potassium, iron and omega-3 fatty acids.
For those on a fixed income, such as seniors, it can be tricky to find affordable, nutritious food. Many key nutrients needed to maintain health as we get older, in particular brain health, are found in increasingly pricey foods, the very foods that can get squeezed out of a tight food budget.
A weak dollar, climate change and consumer trends are expected to continue to push up the price of our grocery bill this year. The University of Guelph's Food Institute anticipates our food bill will rise as much as 4 per cent in 2016, costing the average Canadian household an additional $345.
The Food Institute's 2016 Food Price Report forecasts fruit and nuts to increase in price by 2.5 per cent to 4.5 per cent, vegetables by 2 per cent to 4 per cent and fish and seafood by 1 to 3 per cent – increases significantly higher than inflation.
According to Dr. Carol Greenwood, Baycrest senior scientist and professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto who studies nutrition and brain health in older adults, "the only way to get the breadth of nutrients shown to help retain cognitive function is to eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts and fish. If rising foods costs mean these foods no longer fit into your weekly food budget, you need to find nutritious substitutes."
Maintaining a healthy diet amid skyrocketing food prices doesn't have to break the bank. The following strategies will help you spend less on your food bill and, at the same time, maintain a nutrient-packed diet that will help keep your brain – and whole body – healthy.
Shop for in-season produce. Fruits and vegetables supply many brain-friendly nutrients, including folate, a B vitamin that, some research suggests, boosts brainpower. Folate helps break down homocysteine, an amino acid that can impair brain function.
Seasonal produce, such as cabbage, carrots, parsnips, winter squash, potatoes, citrus fruit, apples and pears, is less expensive than out-of-season fruits and vegetables that have been transported long distances to your grocery store. It's also at its peak in terms of nutrients and flavour.
Choose frozen berries. Rich in antioxidants called polyphenols, berries are thought to protect brain cells by fighting free radical damage, reducing inflammation and removing toxic proteins that accumulate with age. Blueberries and strawberries appear to be most potent in terms of brain health.
Frozen berries are considerably less expensive than imported fresh berries. Frozen produce can actually be higher in nutrients than fresh because it's flash-frozen right after picking.
Spend on leafy greens. A number of studies have found that eating plenty of leafy green vegetables, in particular salad greens, slows cognitive decline in older adults. It isn't clear which nutrients in leafy greens help keep the mind sharp.
Based on current research, many experts recommend eating leafy greens at least six days a week, including Dr. Carol Greenwood who advises her patients to eat them every day. "If you're going to spend more on vegetables," she says "do so for salad greens, like lettuce, spinach and arugula."
Romaine, green leaf, butterhead (Boston, bib) and red leaf lettuces have more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants per serving than iceberg. Consider buying other leafy greens, such as kale, collards and Swiss chard, frozen instead of fresh.
Look for meat alternatives. Eating less red meat will help reduce your grocery bill and it's good for your brain. The Mediterranean diet, the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet and the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet – all shown to protect from Alzheimer's disease – recommend limiting red meat.
To replace meat's protein (needed to help slow age-related muscle loss), add more pulses (e.g. lentils, chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans). Besides protein, pulses deliver plenty of folate, magnesium, iron, potassium and iron. As part of a brain-friendly diet, they're recommended at least four times a week.
If you buy dried pulses, which are incredibly cheap, you'll need to soak them before cooking. (Lentils don't need to be soaked first.) If you don't have the time or inclination to soak dried beans, buy them canned. They're already cooked and, after draining and rinsing, ready to be added to soups, stews, chili and salads.
Buy canned fish. Oily fish, such as salmon, sardines and herring, are an exceptional source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acid that enhances the ability of brain cells to communicate with each other. Higher intakes of DHA may also guard against Alzheimer's disease.
To cut your grocery bill, choose canned fish – salmon, sardines, light tuna, herring – instead of fresh. It's equally nutritious.
Choose seeds over nuts. Nuts are a good source of vitamin E, an antioxidant linked to less cognitive decline as we age. But they're also increasing in cost.
Seeds, a less expensive alternative, offer many of the same nutrients and antioxidants found in nuts. Sunflower seeds and wheat germ are high in vitamin E. (Wheat germ is the kernel of a wheat seed.) Pumpkin seeds are another nutrient-rich seed.
Visit the bulk bin. Buying staple foods in bulk such as beans and lentils, brown rice, oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit is budget-friendly. Less packaging also means less waste. If you live alone, purchase only what you need or an amount that you have room to store in your pantry.
Leslie Beck, a registered dietitian, is based at the Medisys clinic in Toronto.
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6 Pope Francis shakes hands of the faithful after celebrated his final Mass in Manila, Jan. 18, 2015.
7 Filipino nuns hold candles in the rain as Pope Francis celebrates his final Mass in Manila, Jan. 18, 2015.
8 Pope Francis arrives for a Mass at Rizal Park in Manila, Philippines, Jan. 18, 2015.
9 Pope Francis, in vehicle, waves to the faithful as he arrives at Rizal Park to celebrate his final Mass in Manila, Jan. 18, 2015.
10 Pope Francis passes a portrait of himself as he arrives to meet youths in Santo Tomas University in Manila, Jan. 18, 2015.
11 Filipinos hold lit candles to celebrate the Feast of the Santo Nino during a Mass officiated by Pope Francis at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, Jan. 18, 2015.
12 Pope Francis is presented with a jar containing messages of former street children during his meeting with the youth in Santo Tomas University in Manila, Jan. 18, 2015.
13 Young Filipino women pray during the visit of Pope Francis at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Jan. 18, 2015.
14 Pope Francis, center, dances with Filipino children during his meeting with the youth at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Jan. 18, 2015.


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Szoboszlai extends Leipzig contract despite not making debut
James Shearman
Dominik Szoboszlai has extended his contract with RB Leipzig by a further year – until 2026 – even though he has yet to make his debut for the club.
The Hungarian international signed from RB Salzburg in January, but is yet to make his first appearance because of long-term adductor injury.
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"Of course, my first six months at RB Leipzig were different to what I had imagined," Szoboszlai said.
"The goal was for me to be able to help the team on the pitch during the second half of the season, which unfortunately didn't work out. But I'm now fully recovered; I will be able to go 100% next season and I can't wait for the new campaign."
"From day one, I have felt total backing, complete trust and maximum support from the club during this difficult phase. The contract extension during this period is another strong indication of that and underlines that we want to do something and be successful together in the long term."
An attacking midfielder who tends to feature centrally or on the left, Szoboszlai registered plenty of goals and assists during his time in Salzburg.
The 20-year-old had 30 goal contributions in his last season-and-a-half in Austria before making the switch to the Bundesliga to further his career.
He follows in the footsteps of Naby Keita who made the same move before his £48million transfer to Liverpool in 2018. In-form forward Patson Daka could be the next in line.
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During the Soviet era, the expression of ethnic identity was discouraged or even punished, so people of many backgrounds were forced to suppress any public celebration of their roots. But after Soviet rule collapsed, the public embrace of one's origins once again became possible. That is the case in Mykolaiv, where people from more than 130 different nationalities live together peacefully. Many of them are taking strong action to preserve their language and culture.
One of the best examples is the Georgian community. When conflicts broke out in the Abkhazia region of Georgia following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, tens of thousands of ethnic Georgians were killed and as many as 250,000 were forced to flee, some to Southern Ukraine. Now they are fighting to preserve their language and culture in their new homeland.
At the Mykolaiv College of Culture and Arts, we were invited into a classroom where the Georgian language is being taught to children of different ages. This language, which is unique among world tongues and employs its own very beautiful, rounded script, is alive in Mykolaiv thanks to the ongoing efforts of teacher Valeriy Ekhvaya, a leader of the Mykolaiv Georgian community who carefully tutors students in both reading and writing.
On the day we met him, he was awarded a certificate commending him for his work cultivating ties to other local minorities by Lalita Kaimarozova, an official responsible for outreach to all the national communities in Mykolaiv. His friends Yunus Aliev and Shamil Ismailov, members of the Azerbaijani community in Mykolaiv, attended to support him and to celebrate the long-term friendship of Georgians and Azeris. Among other things, when Georgia was attacked by Russia in 2008 following conflict in the South Ossetia region, Azerbaijanis offered support to the Georgian people.
But it is not only language that Georgians seek to preserve. We were invited to move from the classroom to the dance studio, where Georgian dance was joyously and energetically performed by beaming young people. And from there, we moved to a modern Georgian restaurant, complete with painted replicas of famous Georgian paintings, where we shared unique Georgian dishes, such as a flat bread with cheese and spicy stuffed pasta pillows filled with juices that must be slurped down before they are consumed.
The evening ended with numerous toasts about the importance of friendship among different peoples, and with the ceremonial drinking of wine from handmade, horn-shaped flasks, which have a unique construction: they cannot be put down until they are empty!
Welcome to Atlantika! What We're About.
So who are we? Atlantika members want to make work that's about something, motivated by a belief in the power and value of art. We'd all worked with each other in some combination before, and when we realized we all shared a commitment to addressing social issues through work that inspires us from an aesthetic standpoint and drives our own engagement and activism, we realized there were real opportunities here. To work in a free-form environment, erasing some traditional lines between media and roles that often define our individual professional work. To work on things we care about in ways we care about exploring and promoting. To put our ideas about art and social engagement into practice, with partners equally committed to process and results in such a collaborative spirit. As our conversations emerged we kept coming back to the same question and to the same ethos: how does a collective become more than the sum of its individuals? How does the group enable the individual voice? How can combining artists, writers, and curators in the same group take all of our work in new, different directions?
Both inside of Atlantika and in our own work, everyone does a real diversity of stuff, but we're all makers, interpreters, and presenters at heart. Atlantika is all about raising questions and making connections, and in doing that we fully embrace a collaborative attitude, including transparency. We'll offer a more public view of our creative process than is typical, to provide some insights into the process for shepherding work from idea to completion. And we believe this offers opportunities for new ideas, dialog, and critique. In this aspect of our collective intentions, we reach beyond our group to embrace other valued creative people and include them in our circle. Nearly as important as our commitment to process is our conviction to bringing work to completion. We believe strongly that if any of us have the vision or abilities that make us capable of producing something others find interesting, that is needed now.
That's who we are. Our name reflects that we're in the mid-Atlantic region and, while our interests are diverse and our focus is international in scope, we do respond to the issues and concerns we find in our region. So as creative folks invested in environmental, community-oriented projects, we naturally gravitated to thoughts about water, specifically the Chesapeake Bay and its ecosystem that encompasses the entire mid-Atlantic region. And that's where we've invested our first collective energies: Watershed.
The Watershed Project explores the environmental, social, and cultural state of the Chesapeake and its surroundings, through visual art and in collaboration with the communities that live there. In the coming weeks, we'll be posting about our process as we lead up to our first exhibition. So check back in with us right here, and in October come see the show at the Boyden Art Gallery at St. Mary's College of Maryland!


How do you pack a bicycle?
It's amazing how fast life can move. I made a decision in the spring that I wanted last winter to be the final one I experienced in Chicago. Two days ago, I signed a sales contract on my house. Pending attorney review, and assuming the close date in the contract doesn't have to move, I'll be handing over the keys on November 10. Wow.
At every milestone in the process — the discussions with my boss, the initial meeting with the real estate agent, the "scouting visit" to the area, the preparation for listing, and finally the day the listing became active — I've revisited this decision to move in one way or another. It excites me. It scares me. But it is definitely happening now.
In all the discussions I've had about my move, I've gleaned some great suggestions that will help me with the packing and moving. I've also been researching details on my own, too, and I think I have a solid plan on how to make this all happen in the 9 weeks I have remaining in the house.
Since I am moving to a much smaller place, I need to bring less stuff. I've known this for months now, and I've been chipping away at the contents of this large house (and the garage and yard) through a combination of one-off sales (Craigslist, Ravelry, etc.), donations, and giving away to friends and family. A few pieces of furniture will go to friends and family, but I will have lots of small electrics, tools, and furniture left to sell. It was suggested to me that I hire an estate agency and let them liquidate the household items that aren't coming with me. Great idea! I've collected the names of a few estate agencies and will start contacting them next week.
I've been offered a lot of help and all this generosity has confirmed that I'm moving away from a fantastic group of friends and neighbors I will miss dearly.
While I'm moving towards my goal, this aspiration I have for the next chapter in my life, there are bittersweet experiences. Yesterday I visited with a family I used to spend a lot of time with when I was in high school. I befriended all the children in one way or another and the father worked with my dad until the factory was closed and they were all laid off. I used to call them my adopted family since I would visit their house on holidays. After eating turkey on Thanksgiving at my own house, I would drive to their house and spend the rest of the evening hanging out with them. The mother died several years ago, the father is now in hospice, and I paid what was surely my last visit to him and the family in full. I was warmly greeting by all and we laughed a lot as we reminisced.
And then today my coop and hens were picked up by the new owners. Through the network of chicken keepers here in Chicago, I found a nice young couple who are starting to build their urban homestead. The guy was here all morning with a friend disassembling the coop and packing it into a rented truck. They have a busy afternoon ahead of them re-assembling the coop in their own yard and getting the hens settled in. I know the hens are going to a good home, and that this couple will learn a lot by taking care of them over the coming months, but I miss them already. I'll miss their funny antics, the way they cleaned up stray kitchen scraps, and of course the delicious, fresh eggs.
This has been a stunningly wonderful summer in Chicago. There have been few stretches of crushing heat and humidity, and instead we've had mostly gentle warmth. It's true we've had a lot of rain, but that has just made the garden and yard green and lush and beautiful. (Although it did mean a LOT of weeding to get ready for photos and showings.) As a farewell, this summer could not have been better, and we're now entering my favorite time of year here: fall. I'm grateful that I get to spend one last October here, since it is the month I love the most.
How do you wrap up your life and pack your history? I don't think Google has the answer to that.


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BC SYNOD REPORT: More blessings?
By Neale Adams on March 10, 2010
The diocese of British Columbia may be the next in Canada to ask its bishop to allow the blessing of married gay or lesbian couples.A motion asking that priests be allowed to conduct blessings of gay of lesbian couples has been submitted to the biennial synod meeting Mar. 6-7 by the parish of St. John the Divine, Victoria.The synod, primarily concerned with a restructuring of the diocese, failed to finish its business but will resume at the call of the Bishop James Cowan later this spring when the motion regarding same sex blessings may come to the floor.Bishop Cowan will make the final decision as to whether same sex blessings should take place in parishes of the diocese, which covers Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. At General Synod 2007, the bishop voted against extension of the blessing.Late last year Bishop Cowan announced that he had lifted his episcopal guideline that prohibited employment of gay or lesbian clergy partnered with a person of the same sex. He said he changed the guideline after discussions with other bishops at the Lambeth Conference and in the Canadian House of Bishops. He revealed that he appointed a priest who was lesbian, whom he did not name.At synod, the bishop said that the priest he appointed had resigned for family and other reasons. However the episcopal guideline – that gay or lesbian priests in partnered relationships may now be appointed – remains in effect, the bishop told synod.A recent survey of the diocese's then 56 parishes found that 32 parishioners wished to go ahead with such a blessing of same sex couples, and 15 parishes felt so strongly. Another 13 parishes had members split on the issue, and in four parishes, most members were opposed. The other parishes did not respond to the study, which was carried out by churches in the Selkirk (downtown Victoria) region.Strong opposition to the blessing has been weakened by the departure of approximately 200 Anglicans who formerly worshipped in four of the diocese's parishes and have joined the Anglican Network in Canada over the past two years.However, Bishop Cowan reminded the synod that there are still Anglicans faithful to the diocese who remain opposed. "It is not an easy matter among us," he said.–Neale Adams is the former editor of Topic, the newspaper for the diocese of New Westminster.
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Neale Adams is a freelance writer in Vancouver. He was former editor of Topic, the newspaper of the diocese of New Westminster.


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Global lithium production set to double in five years to meet EV demand
September 13, 2018 NewsBen Creagh Ewen Hosie
A new report from GlobalData predicts that electric vehicle (EV) demand will double global lithium production from 26,700 tonnes (t) in 2018 to 58,300t in 2022.
China is expected to lead this demand for EVs, accounting for more than 50 per cent of the 1.1 million new EV sales globally in 2017, with the US in second place at just over 17 per cent. China also boasts an anticipated growth three times that of the US from 2018–2022.
China, also the world's largest car market generally, is planning to eventually phase out sale and production of fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
EVs are also in high demand across parts of Europe, with countries such as France, Norway, Ireland, and the UK following China's lead by investing in plans of their own to eliminate fossil-fuel powered vehicles.
"Several national governments are encouraging the adaption of EVs by providing various tax incentives and subsidies to the manufacturers and end users," said GlobalData senior mining analyst Vinneth Bajaja.
"Additionally, efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have led to much technological advancement in EVs and made them a viable and safe alternative to traditional vehicles."
Norway is the European market leader for EV sales currently (5.4 per cent), followed by Germany (4.8 per cent) and the UK (4.1 per cent). Norway's feat is particularly impressive given its relatively small population of 5.3 million people.
Australian and Chile are expected to lead in terms of lithium investment to support the expected boom. Australia is currently the world's largest lithium producer with Chile a close second. In 2016, Argentina overtook China to become the third largest lithium producing country.
Western Australia in particular has an abundance of hard rock lithium mining potential, which is capable of producing very high quality material when compared with the brine method favoured by South American producers.
Companies such as Pilbara Minerals, Altura Mining, Kidman Resources and several other Australian producers should be well-met to meet the demands of the burgeoning EV market over the next five years.
SQM expects lithium industry to grow by 17 per cent in 2019
Rising graphite demand opens opportunities for Australian miners
Chile goes cold on lithium
Accelerating EV growth drives lithium sector
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Week 3 Power Rankings
Posted by Evan on	September 25, 2013	Leave a comment (0) Go to comments
Established Contenders
1. Seattle (3-0)
The Jaguars didn't really pose much of a threat, but Seattle took care of them as expected and even beat the spread. No reason to drop them from the top of this list.
2. New Orleans (3-0)
The offense took a little longer to get going than you'd like, but they won this one easily. The Cards haven't looked like pushovers either. They beat the Lions last week, and almost beat the Rams the week before. That Saints defense has been more the story than anything. Rob Ryan doesn't seem to stay anywhere long, but he has had success in his first season at each stop. He seems to be having a similar impact in New Orleans.
3. Denver (3-0)
Well it didn't take long for Denver to leapfrog the 49ers and Packers. Their offense has looked magnificent so far this season. They haven't really been tested yet, but you can't hold that against them. This team has looked impressive on both sides of the ball, and has started the season better than anyone could expect. Really impressive when you remember they are without Elvis Dumervil and Von Miller. Bravo John Fox and Jack Del Rio.
4. New England (3-0)
The first week we have second team from the AFC in the top 5. The Patriots are at the lowest point they will be at all season and are 3-0. Yes, they've played the Jets, Bills, and Bucs, but 3-0 is 3-0. Rob Gronkowski may be back this week, and Danny Amendola shouldn't be too far behind him. In the meantime Brady gets to keep coaching up the young guys which should come in handy later on. They have a tough test this week in Atlanta, but they could make a huge statement if they advance to 4-0.
5. Green Bay (1-2)
This is probably too much from years past, but I truly do believe the Packers are still a top 5 team. Yes they lost, but look how they lost. A fumble on 4th and 1, and another fumble to secure the return for the touchdown. They showed a lot more in the way they were able to score on that Bengals defense. There is a lot of talent on this team, and while 1-2 is not a record indicative of a top team I expect them to be there at the end. Their next four games are against the Lions, Ravens, Browns, and Vikings. Would it really be a stretch to see them reel off 4 straight?
6. Kansas City (3-0)
Like the Broncos, they haven't had the toughest schedule, but all they've done is win win win no matter what. This defense looks for real, and the offense should continue to improve each week. Dwayne Bowe hasn't even made a big impact yet, and he is their best receiver by far. Dontari Poe looks as good as advertised from last year's draft. Plenty of playmakers on both sides of the ball.
7. Chicago (3-0)
That was a strong offensive performance against a Steelers defense that hasn't been the problem this year. Oh and it was on the road. Still, they haven't proven they are any different than last year. They're still the good bad team. Things won't change in my mind till they beat Green Bay, or another true top team. But 3-0, and wins against the Steelers and Bengal make me feel comfortable enough putting them this high. It's not like any other team has established themselves.
8. San Francisco (1-2)
I can't put them too much further down than this. Too big an overreaction to so early in the season. The defense will look a lot better when the offense finds a way to stay on the field. Colin Kaepernick needs to be put in the read-option more often. His receivers aren't getting open. They aren't going to beat anyone in a straight up attack. Mix it up and make the defense fear the run. They'll get Mario Manningham and Michael Crabtree back. Like the Packers 1-2 isn't ideal, but they will find a way to rebound.
9. Miami (3-0)
That Atlanta win was impressive. The defense has looked good all three weeks. Ryan Tannenhill hasn't regressed, and the running game has been existent. This team is giving New England a legitimate threat within their division. The Dolphins haven't done anything to make you feel differently about the preseason hype. Until they prove otherwise, a top 10 ranking seems in order.
10. Baltimore (2-1)
They stay the same after beating a Texans team that seems just on the outside of this race. I've been saying since week one that they will get better as time goes on. I still think that is the case. They were outclassed by the Broncos, but who hasn't been? Outside of that they've had two strong wins. This team is a factor in the AFC race, especially in the AFC North.
11. Cincinnati (2-1)
Proving me wrong week after week. I'm still not entirely sold, because that win was awful lucky. My biggest problem with them is Andy Dalton, and he didn't win that game for them. Bu this team has the makings of a playoff team. If not the division, they certainly have a shot at a wild card.
12. Indianapolis (2-1)
How is the view from up here? Obviously they have played way better than I gave them credit for. Their only loss comes from a team ranked three spots higher. Why aren't they ahead of the 49ers? Because I think that win had more to do with catching the 49ers at the right time, than being the better team. Remember both the Giants and Vikings outclassed San Francisco last season, and who would argue either team was better in the long run? But both those teams were in the playoff hunt all season, and Indy hasn't done much to make you think they can't do the same.
13. Dallas (2-1)
The first big win of the season for the Cowboys. They look like they could run away with the division. The Eagles have Denver this week. If they lose, at best all three teams in the East will be 1-3. The Cowboys defensive line has been the most impressive part. Thank you Rod Marinelli. But they now know Anthony Spencer will be out all season. Their biggest question is can DeMarco Murray stay healthy. He gives the offense balance and that makes Dallas a dangerous team.
14. Atlanta (1-2)
Maybe too big of a fall. After all they were leading the Dolphins late in Miami. In fact, both their losses came on the road… Starting to regret this a little, but how about they show me more than a close win over a Rams team. They need Roddy White and Steven Jackson to get healthy. They've got plenty of talent, and could easily beat the Pats this week to get on everyone's good side again.
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15. Houston (2-1)
Two close wins and then that. It seems like they're window is closing. The offense just isn't the same unit it once was, and the defense is not longer dominant. Both units are good, but it might not be good enough. They seem very similar to the Bengals, but the Bengals might have the better defense this year. It's not like their division is a complete throw away either. Luckily they do get two match-ups with the Jags. But look whose right behind them.
16. Tennessee (2-1)
Can the defensive turnaround really be attributed to Gregg Williams? It's that or Bernard Pollard? Or both…wait a second. Bounty Gate…Pollard…let's get back to real analysis. The Titans defense looks much better than a year ago. The offense looks efficient. As in no turnovers so far. Wow. If they can get Chris Johnson going, this team could be a real threat. At the very least this team seems to be trending up. But they are going to need a few better wins. They needed one hell of a completion from Locker to Hunter to beat the Chargers last week. The Jets shouldn't be a walk in the park either.
17. Detroit (2-1)
Their two wins have come against winless teams. Their loss was to the 1-2 Cardinals. Getting Reggie Bush back would be big, and the Redskins are better than their 0-3 record indicate. That game was also in Washington. That defensive line is nasty, and they still have Calvin Johnson. They could get anywhere from 6-10 wins.
18. New York Jets (2-1)
They have the second best defense in the NFL. Only the Seahawks have an argument over them. But even that might change as the season goes on. So far no quarterback has completed even 50% of their passes. That list includes Tom Terrific. Geno Smith seems to be getting better each week, and the running game is coming back to life. Stephen Hill had a solid game, if he can turn into a reliable weapon for them they might even be able to sneak into the playoffs. We'll need to see more from them, but so far so good for a team that was supposed to be an embarrassment.
You Can Pretty Much Pack it in
19. St. Louis (1-2)
That was ugly. The offense looked terrible. They need more weapons, but they also need better play out of Sam Bradford. It's too bad. He showed a lot of promise his rookie year. The defense hasn't lived up to expectations either. Their only good game came against the Cardinals. And they needed a comeback to take that one.
20. Buffalo (1-2)
Tough loss. The score made it seem closer than it was. No reason to get down on this offense. The Jets defense seems that good. They probably aren't making the playoffs this year, but they have good young players. Having tons of injuries in the secondary hasn't helped things. With enough growth, they could be a good sleeper team next year.
21. Carolina (1-2)
A modest climb for such a one-sided victory. But the Giants sure made them look good. There are still questions about them in a close game, and a team with a good offensive line will be able to take advantage of that weak secondary. They avoided a death sentence and luckily have a lot of winnable games coming up. Arizona, Minnesota, St. Louis, and Tampa. But I won't be really convinced by this team till I see them against Atlanta in week 9.
22. Arizona (1-2)
Way to build on that win. Even an offensive appearance would've been nice. They shouldn't be an easy win each week, but they shouldn't be expected to get more than six wins this season. Then it's just how they build on that going into next year.
23. San Diego (1-2)
It's not over. They should've beaten the Titans, and they almost beat the Texans. But with the Broncos and Chiefs in their division 8-8 would be an accomplishment. But after years of futility under Norv Turner this team is moving in the right direction. At least Phillip Rivers isn't still regressing.
24. Philadelphia (1-2)
That offense keeps making things interesting. But they are turnover prone, injury prone, and the defense isn't that great. They'll be exciting all year, and eventually Chip Kelly will turn this team into a winning one, but it doesn't look like it'll be this season, even if record-wise they seem like the greatest challenge to the Cowboys right now.
25. Cleveland (1-2)
It was against the Vikings, but it was on the road and they showed life on offense. The passing game came to life with Brian Hoyer under center, and Josh Gordon suited up again. But how much of that was a product of playing the Vikings. That team hasn't found a way to rush the passer yet. They probably aren't making much noise this season, and the front office has pretty much indicated as much. But it would be nice to see some progression this season. Cleveland fans certainly deserve it.
26. Washington (0-3)
They're getting better each week. Wouldn't be shocked in the slightest if they get their first win Sunday. With the state of the division the season isn't over, but it's a big hole to climb out of. The biggest win would be a healthy RG3 going into training camp next year. No more cap penalties will help, if only they had a first round pick too. But I'm sure there are no regrets on that trade.
27. Pittsburgh (0-3)
The offense looked better, but the defense did not. Getting LeVeon Bell back this week will help, but the offensive line isn't adding anyone new. I wouldn't be shocked to see this team get better as the season goes on, but the playoffs don't seem likely.
28. New York Giants (0-3)
That game was ugly. The coaching is just as frustrating as the play on the field. The offensive line looks like a complete mess. But they still have a lot of talent at the positions that matter. The defense hasn't been great, but the problems clearly lie with the offense. If they can figure out a way to score point despite the poor play of the offensive line they may be able to get back in it. But they'd need the Cowboys to collapse too. And a road game against the Chiefs certainly doesn't help matters.
Pack it in Boys
29. Minnesota (0-3)
So many problems, yet they've been competitive in every game. They might even be able to sneak to 6-10. But that would be the worst thing for this team. It's clear Christian Ponder isn't the answer. They need a high draft pick to finally answer the question at quarterback. They are wasting Adrian Peterson.
30. Tampa Bay (0-3)
Well that was the worst loss yet. Oh and now Mike Glennon is going to be starting for them. A top 5 pick and a new head coach/quarterback seem pretty likely for 2014.
31. Oakland (1-2)
The Raiders haven't looked pathetic in their losses. That's something. Right? I mean half their cap is going to players who aren't on the team. And they have a better record than six teams, each of which probably has more talent on their roster. Oh and this Terrelle Pryor kid doesn't look bad. But when you're reaching like this for compliments you probably aren't a very good team.
32. Jacksonville (0-3)
This team could honestly go 0-16 and I wouldn't be surprised. <—- I still agree with that.
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Morgan Freeman Explores Genesis' Creation Story In Latest Episode of "The Story of God"
Morgan Freeman has played the president of the United States, a driver, a soldier, Nelson Mandela, a boxing trainer and God — twice. He has been honored with numerous awards, including an Oscar, a Golden Globe an AFI Lifetime Achievement Award.
On a quest to locate the genesis of Creation, actor Morgan Freeman continues his journey to discover if science and religion can co-exist in the latest episode of National Geographic's popular series, "The Story of God."
"It's hard to believe we all came from one man and one woman, but we did," Freeman says in the beginning of episode four, titled "Creation."
In the upcoming episode, the Academy Award-winning actor explains that Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all trace their origins to Adam and Eve.
"The Garden of Eden doesn't only represent the beginning of humanity, it's the beginning of our conversation with God," Freeman says.
The National Geographic mini-series follows Freeman as he travels to 20 cities in seven different countries in a quest to find answers to the mysteries of faith.
In episode four, he travels first to Jerusalem where he meets with archaeologist Jodi Magness and tours the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which many Christians believe is the site of Jesus' crucifixion and burial site, and the Chapel of Adam, which tradition says Jesus was crucified over and is where Adam's skull was buried
While standing in the Chapel of Adam, Freeman and Magness discuss the belief that both Adam and Jesus were resurrected. According to tradition, when Jesus was crucified above Adam's burial ground, his blood dripped all the way down to Adam's grave, leading to Adam's resurrection.
SOURCE: The Christian Post
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Heineken USA today announces the appointment of Darrell Johnson as Senior Director, Regional Marketing. In his new role, Johnson will report to Kheri Tillman, Vice President of Trade Marketing and Sales Strategy, and will be responsible for leading the regional marketing group, as well as driving local programs and sponsorships that support brand marketing strategies.
"Darrell is a fantastic asset for Heineken USA. His extensive experience in strategic planning and marketing, combined with his proven ability to translate innovative ideas into action, will help accelerate the momentum of our brands at the regional and local level," said Tillman.
Johnson brings more than 20 years of marketing and business development experience to Heineken USA's Regional Marketing team. Most recently, Johnson served as Senior Director of Innovation, Sparkling Beverages, for the Pepsi-Cola Company where he oversaw the development of the company's 5-year innovation and growth plan.
Prior to this, Johnson held positions of increased marketing responsibility at Pepsi-Co, varying from Sports Marketing with various professional leagues and franchises, to managing a portfolio of Premium Beverages.
At Heineken USA, Johnson will work with Brand Marketing, Trade Marketing Activation and the Regional Marketing Directors to develop a strategy and process for local programming that ensures consistent execution against national brand strategy at the local level. He will guide program development, oversee execution, facilitate cross-regional trade promotions and interface with Regional Sales VP's to assess program performance.
In addition to his Pepsi-Co experience, Johnson honed his management skills as Regional Development Director, Brown University and Group Manager at United Way of New York City. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Wesleyan University and MBA from Boston College, Wallace E. Carroll Graduate School of Management.


It was a privilege to be at the official opening ceremony and breaking ground of the new Carrow Quay development last week. In the pictures with me are Cllr Gail Harris, cabinet member for housing at Norwich City Council, Broadland Chief Executive Michael Newey, James Carter of RG Carter and Chris Stammers of Ingleton Wood – the architects for the scheme.
The first 60 homes here are to be for social rental, and in the general the development will contain a mix of affordable rent, shared ownership and open market apartments – all 1 or 2 bedroom. There's much need for high-quality, affordable housing here in Norwich so it was great to see this development get underway and hear from those involved how it will progress.
I'm a passionate supporter of social housing and this new development is great news for the people of Norwich. These new affordable rent flats will not only provide much-needed homes, but also stability in people's lives.


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