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Manchester's Film Fear Reveal's 2019 Line Up Including The Lighthouse!
Paul Devine
HOME and Film4 are excited to announce the programme for the fourth annual FilmFear season – the biggest programme yet will comprise six days of horror, extreme cinema, cult favourites and special guests coming to Manchester this October.
Kicking off the season on Tuesday 29 October will be a special preview of The Lighthouse, director Robert Eggers' much-anticipated follow-up to his folk-horror debut The Witch (2015). Starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe as lighthouse keepers battling the elements, isolation, inner demons and more on a remote and mysterious Maine island in the 1890s, the eerie period tale will be on general release in January 2020 making HOME audiences amongst the first to see the film in the UK. FilmFear and HOME will also tour the film to Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds the following evening.
Following in its wake over the course of six nights through to Sunday 3 November come more previews of highly anticipated films, including: the creepy imaginary-friend horror Daniel Isn't Real, a SXSW hit from the producers of last year's FilmFear hit Mandy, starring Patrick Schwarzenegger (Midnight Sun) in the title role alongside Miles Robbins (Halloween) and Mary Stuart Masterson (Some Kind of Wonderful); the twisted noirish thriller Come to Daddy, the directorial debut from The Greasy Strangler producer Ant Timpson, starring Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings); and, a Halloween night preview of Doctor Sleep, based on the Stephen King novel and starring Ewan McGregor (Trainspotting) as Danny Torrance, 40 years after his terrifying stay at the Overlook Hotel in The Shining, alongside Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible series) and Jacob Tremblay (Room).
With a strong focus on new talent this year, FilmFear includes four directorial debuts from the hottest new voices in horror. In addition to Ant Timpson's Come to Daddy, the line-up also includes: Tilman Singer's Luz, a tale of demonic possession that morphs into a brilliant, bewildering puzzlebox; All the Gods in the Sky from French director Quarxx, marking the return of the 'French Extreme' and winner of Best Feature at the Dead by Dawn Horror Festival 2019; and, Jagoda Szelc's hushed yet dread-filled Tower. A Bright Day., an intense family drama from Poland that blurs the boundary between horror and high-art.
And there's plenty more to haunt and disturb in Denis Côté's wintry Ghost Town Anthology, about a sparsely populated Quebecois village experiencing unnerving visitations following a young man's suicide, and Billy Senese's propulsive The Dead Center, starring Primer director Shane Carruth as a troubled doctor who becomes obsessed with the resurrected corpse of a suicide victim (Jeremy Childs, Preacher).
Screening alongside these hot new titles is a trio of classic horrors for film fans to revisit or discover on the big screen. Masters of horror Vincent Price and Christopher Lee will feature in The Tingler (1959) and The Wicker Man (1973) respectively, with Werner Herzog's 1979 take on the Transylvanian count, Nosferatu the Vampyre, bringing the season to a chilling finale on 3 November.
Special events accompanying the screening programme include a "Bring the Family" screening of Nicolas Roeg's The Witches on Sunday 27 October, selected by HOME's Young Programmers, and a one-man show from filmmaker Daniel Cockburn, How Not to Watch a Movie (or, All the Mistakes I've Made, part 2). Starting off as a look at 1990s horror films,Cockburn will take the audience down a cinephilic rabbit hole, resulting in a weird, funny, mind-bending autobiographical journey through two decades of over-interpretation and paranoia.
The FilmFear season also returns to Film4 from Monday 28 October, with a week of screenings including: Darren Aronofsky's Mother!; The Midnight Man, starring Robert Englund; shark shocker 47 Meters Down; Sabrina star Kiernan Shipka in February; and previous FilmFear favourite Brawl in Cell Block 99, from writer-director S. Craig Zahler (Bone Tomahawk). More titles are still to be announced.
FilmFear is curated by David Cox, Film4 Channel Editor, in partnership with HOME.
David Cox commented: "Film4 are thrilled to be returning to HOME for a fourth year of FilmFear. Our line-up feels even more varied, provocative and unpredictable than ever, which is testament to the many strange forms that horror can take. These are films for fans who like to explore the further reaches of the genre, with plenty of first-time and sophomore filmmakers to introduce you to some bold new visions. While HOME is where our dark heart is, we're excited to be spreading the Fear further for the first time and taking our show on the road to present our opening film The Lighthouse at the Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds."
Opening Night Special Preview/ The Lighthouse
Tuesday 29 October, 18:00
Dir Robert Eggers/US 2019/110 mins
Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe
Director Robert Eggers' follows up his 2015 folk-horror debut The Witch with another eerie period tale. Set in the 1890s, the film stars Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson as lighthouse keepers battling the elements, isolation, inner demons and possibly some form of mythical supernatural force during a four-week posting on a rocky Maine island. Atmospherically shot in black-and-white, this is strange, scary, funny and very much a perfectly-formed world unto itself, making for a unique horror experience.
Dir Tilman Singer/DE 2018/70 mins/German and Spanish with partial EngST
Luana Velis, Jan Bluthardt
What seems to be a tale of demonic possession morphs into something unclassifiable in director Tilman Singer's debut feature. A female taxi driver wanders dazed into a police station, setting in motion a chain of events where stories, lives and seemingly souls become entangled in a diabolical temporal fugue. There's no making sense of it all but the experience is creepy and full-on, with many of the scares haunting the film's immersive soundscape. A brilliant, bewildering puzzle that comes fully alive in the cinema.[our review]
The Dead Center
Wednesday 30 October, 18:30
Dir Billy Senese/US 2018/93 mins
Shane Carruth, Poona Jagannathan, Jeremy Childs
A fantastically dark and scary mystery with the pace and propulsion of a low-budget action-thriller from writer/director Billy Senese. The corpse of an unidentified suicide victim walks out of a morgue and into a psychiatric hospital, becoming the object of obsession for a troubled doctor (played by Primer director Shane Carruth). The reanimated John Doe is creepy enough in his own right, and that's before he reveals the nature of the power that brought him back.
Ghost Town Anthology (Répertoire des villes disparues)
Dir Denis Côté/CA 2019/96 mins/French wEngST
Robert Naylor, Josee Deschenes
This low-key tale of a small Quebecois town haunted by loneliness, departure, death and actual spirits can't really be classed as a horror film, but it's a genuinely disquieting addition to the canon of ghost stories all the same. A young man's suicide leads those left behind in the sparsely populated Irénée-les-Neiges to experience unnerving visitations that accentuate their sense of social and cultural isolation. Director Denis Côté's study of a barely-surviving community becomes even more fascinating and affecting thanks to the subtle supernatural shading.
Cult Film Slot/ The Tingler
Thursday 31 October, 18:00
Dir William Castle/US 1959/80 mins
Vincent Price, Judith Evelyn
Legendary Hollywood director William Castle gained notoriety for his showmanship when it came to cinema exhibition, with all sorts of gimmicks deployed to enhance his B-movie frighteners. Most famous of all was The Tingler, which was shown with buzzers under selected seats to give viewers a shock whenever the title creature attacked. We can't promise such an electrifying experience at our 60th anniversary screening, but this fun cult film has aged well – and the appeal of star Vincent Price never grows old!
Dir Mike Flanagan/US 2019/TBC mins
Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Jacob Tremblay
Doctor Sleep continues the story of Danny Torrance, 40 years after his terrifying stay at the Overlook Hotel in The Shining. Based on the acclaimed novel by Stephen King, the film certainly has a lot to live up to but manages to continue the Torrance story with integrity and aplomb.
Friday 1 November, 18:40
Dir Ant Timpson/US 2019/93 mins
Elijah Wood, Stephen McHattie, Michael Smiley
An absolute riot of smart and nasty dialogue, toxic family ties and gory violence, this shocking black comedy gives Elijah Wood another great genre role as a young man misguidedly seeking a reunion with his estranged father. As you'd expect, things don't go according to plan and things escalates into extreme territory with alarming speed (thankfully for the audience!). Ant Timpson, producer of ABCs of Death, Turbo Kid and The Greasy Strangler, brings the twisted spirit of those films to his directorial debut.[Our Review]
All the Gods in the Sky (Tous les dieux du ciel)
Dir Quarxx/FR 2018/98 mins/French wEngST
Jean-Luc Couchard, Melanie Gaydos
A harrowing story, some remarkable images with surreal flourishes and an unsettling combination of dread and tenderness makes this debut film from French director Quarxx (adapted from his acclaimed short film A Nearly Perfect Blue Sky) a heady experience. A young man lives on a rundown farm looking after his severely disabled sister. Although he does his best to improve her quality of life, he still believes in a transcendent event that will rescue them both. However, darker times lie ahead while he waits…[Our Review]
Special Event/ How Not to Watch a Movie (or, All the Mistakes I've Made, part 2)
Saturday 2 November, 17:00
A lecture-performance by Daniel Cockburn.
In the year 1994, two reigning horror-movie directors each released a film: John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness and Wes Craven's New Nightmare. A preliminary comparison between these two films reveals… well, let's be honest: if Daniel Cockburn had never made a preliminary comparison between these two films, he'd probably be a lot happier right now. But here we are.
This autobiographical lecture-performance tells the tale of a child who "discovered he could turn any film into a horror film simply by watching it" and asks what happens when such a child grows up and turns his superpowers on the real world. Along the way, we will encounter: a film-projection mishap, French filmmaking dogma, the Y2K crisis, a correspondence with a famous American filmmaker, and some seriously detailed grammatical analysis of classic power-ballad lyrics.
(Note: it is absolutely not necessary to have seen All the Mistakes part 1! This is an independent, stand-alone work.)
Dir Robin Hardy/GB 1973/95 mins
Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland
When a young girl mysteriously disappears, Edward Woodward's Police Sergeant travels to a remote Scottish island to investigate. But this pastoral community, led by the strange Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee), is not what it seems as the conservative Sergeant uncovers the locals' strange pagan activity.
Selected by HOME Young Programmers.
Dir Adam Egypt Mortimer/US 2019/96 mins
Miles Robbins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Mary Stuart Masterson
A very stylish trip to the dark side from the SpectreVision production outfit that brought us last year's similarly wild audience favourite Mandy. Miles Robbins, so memorable in a small role from last year's Halloween, plays a troubled youngster whose imaginary friend from childhood – Daniel, played by Patrick Schwarzenegger – returns to raise Hell when he reaches college. The simple scenario opens out into a whole underworld of surprises, complete with ingeniously-staged shocks and some clever special-effects.
Nosferatu the Vampyre (Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht)
Sunday 3 November, 13:00
Dir Werner Herzog/DE FR 1979/107 mins/English, Romany and German with partial EngST
Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani, Bruno Ganz
While echoing both Stoker's Dracula and Murnau's Nosferatu, Herzog's account of the Harkers' fateful encounter with the Transylvanian count is considerably more than just another horror movie, in part thanks to the melancholy of Kinski's remarkable performance.
Tower. A Bright Day (Wieza. Jasny dzien)
Dir Jagoda Szelc/PL 2018/106 mins/Polish wEngST
Anna Krotoska, Malgorzata Szczerbowska
Director Jagoda Szelc's striking debut was rapturously received in Poland upon release – it's an intense family drama with eerie overtones that blurs the boundary between horror and high-art. Two sisters, Kaja and Mula, are reunited after six years for the First Communion of Mula's young daughter. However, the family set-up isn't as straightforward as it seems, with a promised summer idyll darkened by paranoia, hallucinations and apocalyptic portents. Sound designer Kacper Habisiak sets the ominous tone from the start, while Szelc's symbolic approach enriches the mystery.
Bring the Family/ The Witches
Sunday 27 October, 11:00
Dir Nicolas Roeg/GB 1990/88 mins
Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jason Fisher
Whilst holidaying in England with his grandmother, a young boy stumbles across a convention for witches where they reveal plans to turn children into mice! When Luke is caught and turned into a mouse, it's up to him and his friends to defeat the witches and their evil plot!
FilmFear 2019 will take place from 29th October until 3rd November.Tickets are now on sale now via www.homemcr.org/filmfear
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Drake Says He 'Never Met' Woman Who Claims They Had Unprotected Sex
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Drake is calling cap on a viral TikTok video of a woman claiming the Her Loss rapper flew her out to his home for some unprotected sex.
In an Instagram Story on Wednesday (December 28), the OVO artist responded to the woman's video after it made its rounds earlier in the week.
"Never met. Never spoke. Never flew," Drake wrote. "I hope people start doing more with the one life we are given shit is sad out here."
In her apparently false timeline of events, the woman claimed she posted an Instagram Story of herself in lingerie in early November, tagging Drake in small font. After he saw it, she said they exchanged numbers and spoke on the phone and then claimed he flew her out three days later. She also said she signed an NDA but that she read the fine print and knew what she could and couldn't say.
"So when I got in the house, we just sat in the house chillin', talking," she said, explaining what allegedly happened once they got together. "He kept on rubbing on my stomach and then he kept on asking questions like, 'Do you want kids?' and I'm like, 'What you tryna say? If you wanna baby mama me, just say that!'
She said they eventually had sex, and she found it odd that he didn't use protection. "Y'all know we did what we did. I don't have to go into detail about that because it's self-explanatory. But he didn't use protection which was a little weird, but y'all know, I'm just going with the flow."
Drake responds to woman who claims he flew her out for unprotected sex 👀https://t.co/52WCdDsvQr pic.twitter.com/jA3uPuV1RV
— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) December 28, 2022
In the end, she claimed she got kicked out after she tried to record him in bed – but not before he got "aggressive."
"As soon as he saw me recording him, he slapped my phone out of my hand. I'm not even gon' lie – I got a little scared 'cause that slap was aggressive."
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While her tale was apparently a tall one, some of the details aren't a stretch from Drake's usual dealings. He previously admitted to being open to unprotected sex in his "10 Snipe Commandments" list he'd put out with French Montana in 2016.
"You shall only splash unprotected if the thing is a must splash or you are too fry or you trust the vibe or you plan to keep the vibe for a minimum of 6 months with 4 interactions within the allotted time period."
In other words: you can have unprotected sex with a woman if she's super bad, if you trust her or if you plan to make it more than a one-night stand.
However, Drizzy has also been the subject of many a fake story as well.
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Q: Spec of a finitely generated $k$-algebra Let $R$ be a finitely generated $k$-algebra, with $k$ an algebraically closed field.
I've read that there is a bijective correspondence between points in $Spec(R)$ and $k$-algebra homomorphisms between $R$ and $k$. How is this realized?

A: More like between points in $\text{Max}(R) \subset {Spec}(R)$ and $k$-algebra homomorphisms from $R$ to $k$.
For every homomorphism $\phi \colon R \to k$ its kernel is a maximal ideal, that is, a point in $\text{Max}(R)$.
Conversely, given a maximal ideal $m\subset R$ the canonical morphism of $k$-algebras
$R \to R/m$ gives in fact a morphism from $R$ to $k$. Indeed, the composition
$$k \to R \to R/m$$ is an isomorphism, because $k$ is algebraically closed and $R$ is finitely generated ( Hilbert's Nullstellensatz).

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The Mediterranean Diet: the key benefits and what to eat if you're following it
The benefits of following the Mediterranean Diet have long been lauded - and now there's a new reason for women who have gone through the menopause to pay attention.
Alice Wilkinson 3 January 2020 9:00 am
Research suggests that the popular diet, where you mainly eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and olive oil, can be 'useful' when it comes to a common post-menopausal problem, namely reduced bone density - a key factor in the development of osteoporosis.
Presented at the Endocrine Society's 100th annual meeting in Chicago, the study of 100 women with an average age of 55 reported both a higher bone mass and higher muscle mass in post-menopausal women who followed the Mediterranean Diet, compared to those who did not.
MORE: How to lose weight in a week: Our easiest ever diet plan
Women who have been through the menopause can suffer from a loss of bone mass, due to a decline in oestrogen and have a risk of developing osteoporosis. Lower muscle mass is also common in older people and can lead to an increase in illness and quality of life.
Dementia and the Mediterranean Diet
There's more good news for anyone considering following the Mediterranean Diet, as a previous study also revealed that it can help to protect against the dementia and improve brain health.
Research conducted for the study from University of Edinburgh has said that there is mounting evidence that a diet rich in oily fish, fruit and vegetables, and nuts, could help you maintain memory as you age.
As we get older, our brains shrink by one or two percent each year, which results in a decreased ability to learn new things and retain memories. But it's believed, from this research, that a Mediterranean Diet could help to slow down this process.
And that's not all. A study funded by the World Cancer Research Fund, has also found that women who eat a mostly Mediterranean diet have a 40 per cent reduced risk of oestrogen-receptor negative breast cancer.
So what is the Mediterranean Diet?
The Mediterranean Diet is said to be one of the world's healthiest diets, and could easily help with shifting stubborn pounds.
In their book The Greek Diet (a form of the Mediterranean Diet), Greek chef and restaurateur Maria Loi and Olympic-level athlete turned health journalist Sarah Toland propose a diet plan that's both sustainable and gets results.
Inspired by the Ancient Greek civilisation who lived by the philosophy metron ariston ('everything in moderation'), The Greek Diet advocates drinking wine and encourages you to add another few glugs of olive oil to your food.
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The diet is organised into 'Twelve Pillar Foods'. In each section, Maria and Sarah share their expertise on each food group; Maria tells her experiences of food during her childhood in Greece, and Sarah adds scientific explanations as to why these simple traditions of Greek village life will assist with weight loss.
Intrigued? Read on to find out how some of these pillars could pave the way to better brain health and sustainable weight loss…
Make Greek yoghurt your guilty pleasure
Full of calcium, protein and healthy bacteria, Greek yoghurt has a versatile taste and texture. Add it to savoury dishes as a dressing on salad or add honey and fruit to satisfy your sweet tooth.
'Some people drink sugary sodas or eat sweets to pick themselves up - I eat yoghurt!', Maria says.
'Our family ate a lot of tzatziki, a traditional Greek yoghurt sauce made with cucumbers, olive oil, lemon juice, herbs and a touch of vinegar. They say that if you want your food to taste better, you eat tzatziki because the combination of yoghurt and cucumber opens up your palette and enhances the flavour of food.'
Snack on nuts and seeds
Nuts have an unfair reputation when it comes to weight-loss. Most dieters think they should be avoided due to a high fat content, but Maria and Sarah say that's simply not the case.
'They are nature's healthiest snack', Maria says. 'We feel so strongly about nuts, in fact, that we believe if everyone swapped a handful of nuts for processed snacks...most of us would drop five pounds in a month's time.'
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Coffee and tea: choose carefully
While drinking caffeinated coffee and tea is proven to increase metabolism through stimulating the central nervous system, The Greek Dietwarns its readers off coffee and tea variations that can be worse for weight loss than a slice of cake.
'Drinking coffee and tea on The Greek Diet will help you lose weight. But drinking coffee or tea drinks - lattes, frappes, mochas, cappuccinos and chais - will cause you to gain weight. These speciality drinks are packed with so much sugar and so many calories that coffee and tea's fat-burning properties are quickly negated.'
Rethink your intake of chicken and eggs
'Long-term and large-scale population studies suggest diets high in animal meat, including poultry, have been shown to inrease the risk of obesity. That said, poultry still has a place in The Greek Diet and should be consumed the way the ancient Greeks did, eating chicken as a regular side or occasional main', Maria and Sarah say.
Try swapping chicken for eggs instead.
'Using eggs as a protein source for breakfast, lunch and dinner will help you lose weight more quickly'.
Add another lug of olive oil
It may seem a little counterintuitive to increase the amount of olive oil you consume on a weight loss plan. It is a fat, after all. However, studies have proven that by eliminating all other fats from your diet, including butter, and replacing them with olive oil can help your body burn fat, curb your appetite, increase your metabolism and trigger weight loss.
'Olive oil isn't just the healthiest oil, it is also the tastiest oil!', says chef, Maria Loi. 'The question shouldn't be, 'What do you use olive oil for?' - it should be, 'What don't you use olive oil for?''
Fat-fighting herbs and spices
The most important ingredients in your kitchen are often only relied upon to give a finishing flourish.
'Stop thinking of herbs and spices as what you add to food, but as what you need in food to lose weight. Herbs and spices play an important role in fighting fat', Maria says.
Fill up on beans
Beans should account for a large portion of your everyday diet. They will keep you feeling full after mealtimes and reduce cravings for refined carbohydrates.
'When it comes to naturally occuring fibre, you need two types to help lose weight: soluble and insoluble fibre. No other single food has more of both of these types than beans.'
Seafood as a staple
'Without a doubt, seafood is the healthiest animal protein you can eat. Not only does eating more fish and shellfish help improve the health of your heart, brain, skin, eyes, and muscles, along with boosting your memory, focus, and longevity, seafood contains essential fats our bodies NEED to burn fat and lose weight', says Maria.
'When you have fresh seafood, you need to do very little to make a healthy, nutritious meal.'
Fibrous fruit
'Despite what some fad diets say, no one ever got fat eating fruit. While fruit contains sugar, it's a healthier sugar than what you find in any packaged, processed food. Fruit is a fantastic source of the kind of natural fibers shown to make us feel full while lowering our blood-sugar levels', says Maria.
For even more weight-loss advice and delicious recipes, buy The Greek Diet (Harper Collins; £15.99)
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Peel and dice onion. Rinse, peel, and dice carrots. Rinse and dice apples.
If using, chop nuts. Rinse and mince parsley or cilantro.
In a small bowl, mix cinnamon, coriander, cumin, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pepper.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Remove skin. If using whole chicken legs, separate the thigh and drumstick. If using bone-in chicken breasts, cut in half on the diagonal so pieces are almost even. Rub chicken pieces with spice mixture.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 Tablespoon oil. Add onion, carrots, and apples. Cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
Add remaining 1 Tablespoon oil to skillet. Brown chicken in 2 batches, 2-4 minutes per side. Return all chicken pieces to skillet and add broth. Bring to a simmer. Cook, turning occasionally, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 15-25 minutes depending on size of the pieces. Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate.
Add raisins, vegetable mixture, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt to skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until liquid is almost gone, 5-10 minutes more. Serve over cooked chicken. If using, top with nuts and herbs.
Serve with whole grain couscous or brown rice and a vegetable side dish. Try the Moroccan Carrot Salad or Sautéed Greens.
Try using dried currants or apricots in place of raisins.


The Muslim Council of Britain today welcomed the Prime Minister's call for more efforts to have English taught, but it cautioned against the language used to make such calls, and links to securitisation.
Dr Shuja Shafi, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain said: "The Prime Minister is absolutely right in wanting English to be taught more widely. Mosques and Muslim civil society would be eager to play their part by hosting English language classes, as many mosques do.
But the Prime Minister's aim to have English more widely spoken and for better integration falls at the first hurdle if he is to link it to security and single out Muslim women to illustrate his point.
Muslims are only one third of minority population. Reports suggest a significant proportion of immigrants from Eastern Europe struggle with English. And just last week, it was reported that a Jewish ultra-orthodox school was shut down for teaching Hebrew only.
The Prime Minister is right to highlight economic inactivity amongst Muslim women. More than 10 years ago, it was the Muslim Council of Britain who highlighted and supported the need for Muslim women to be more economically active. But we must look carefully at the drivers, a 2015 Demos report "Rising to the Top", suggests that the greater economic inactivity amongst British Muslim women is primarily due to family care at home rather than not learning English, and that this is most pronounced in women above the age of 50.
In the MCB's 'British Muslims in Numbers' (2015), we found that 43% of Muslim women are in full-time education and there are real worries that because of their background, they cannot enter the job market. We also found that those struggling with speaking English comprise approximately 6% of the Muslim population, which means that there is actually a high level of English language competence amongst Pakistanis and Bangladeshis.
The statistic that the Prime Minister has used is not in any absolute way, the only or most statistically significant one. Other studies, including our report, give a lower percentage for the number of Muslims struggling with the English language. We need to study the other data available on English language in relation to Muslims.
English language is a barrier, but not the only or most important one. Other factors such as labour market inequalities, perceived discrimination, deprivation, and generational differences amongst Muslim women need to be reflected on.
The Prime Minister further notes the "important connection to extremism". There are countless extremists who have been arrested or are believed to be in Syria who did not grow up as Muslims, or who led or are believed to have led 'well integrated lives'.
We agree with the Prime Minister when he says that ''the job of building a more cohesive country is never complete.' But we would urge the Prime Minister that this needs be in partnership with British Muslims, not directed against them.
1.The Muslim Council of Britain is the UK's largest Muslim umbrella body with over 500 affiliated national, regional and local organisations, mosques, charities and schools.


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Q: Mavericks Webdav authentication - Unable to lookup user record I want to configure webdav service from mavericks mac os x server.
I edited http-dav.conf as below;
DavLockDB "/usr/davlock""

Alias /uploads "/usr/uploads"

    Dav On
Order Allow,Deny
Allow from all

AuthType Digest
AuthName DAV-upload

# You can use the htdigest program to create the password database:
#   htdigest -c "/usr/user.passwd" DAV-upload admin
AuthUserFile "/usr/user.passwd"
AuthDigestProvider file

# Allow universal read-access, but writes are restricted
# to the admin user.
<LimitExcept GET OPTIONS>
    require user admin
</LimitExcept>

after that ;
I created /usr/uploads and /usr/davlock directories.
and I run;
chown -R www:www /usr/uploads
chown -R www:www /usr/davlock
chown -R www:www /usr/usr.passwd
htdigest -c "/usr/user.passwd" DAV-upload admin

commands.
and I type server address format as "http://192.168.1.20/uploads"
and system ask me credential information.
I insert credential information and not accept.
When I read apache log files, I see below lines;
[Sat Oct 26 08:54:55 2013] [error] [client 192.168.1.20] mod_digest_apple: Unable to lookup user record
[Sat Oct 26 08:54:55 2013] [error] [client 192.168.1.20] mod_digest_apple: Unable to find user "admin" in directory

Am I missing something? Should this work?


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Q: Maven profile parameters aren't loaded in Spring JUnit context I'm running JUnit tests with Maven profile.
Maven profile looks so:
<profile>
    <id>someProfile</id>
    <properties>
        ...
        <some.param>some_value</some.param>
        ...
    </properties>
</profile>

Spring context file(testContext.xml):
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<beans xmlns="http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans"
       ...
       xmlns:p="http://www.springframework.org/schema/p"
       ...
       xsi:schemaLocation="...">
    <bean id="someBean" class="someClass"
          scope="singleton"
          autowire="byName"
          init-method="init"
          p:someBeanParam="${some.param}"/>
</beans>

And test class begins so:
@RunWith(SpringJUnit4ClassRunner.class)
@ContextConfiguration(locations = {"classpath:/testContext.xml"})
@Configurable
...

After running maven, I saw that testContext.xml wasn't changed - p:someBeanParam still had value ${some.param}.
Could you tell, please, what's the problem here and how to solve it?
Thank you in advance.

A: Enable resource filtering like this
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Non-Traditional Approaches to
the Theories, Treatments and Prevention of Cancer
Filed under: Foods of the Week, What's New? — Tags: Foundation for Advancement in Cancer Therapy, Fruit, good foods, Health, Healthy Foods, healthy fruit, nutrition, Pomegranate — admin @ 5:51 am
Mohammad once told his followers: "Eat the pomegranate, for it purges the system of envy and hatred." The pomegranate is one of the oldest fruits known to man. Frequent references to it are found in the Bible and in ancient Sanskrit writings. Homer mentions it in his Odyssey, and it appears in the story of The Arabian Nights. The pomegranate is native to Persia and its neighboring countries, and for centuries has been extensively cultivated around the Mediterranean, spreading through Asia. King Solomon was known to have an orchard of pomegranates, and history speaks of the children of Israel wandering in the wilderness and remembering with longing the cooling taste of the pomegranate. Ancient Assyrian and Egyptian sculpture has depicted this fruit, and it is sometimes on ancient Carthaginian and Phoenician medals.
The word pomegranate is derived from the Latin world meaning "apple with many seeds." The fruit grows on a bush or small tree from twelve to twenty feet high. It grows to about the size of an orange or larger.
A pomegranate of good quality may be medium or large in size and the coloring can range from pink to bright red. The rind is thin and tough, and there should be an abundance of bright red or crimson flesh, with a small amount of pulp. The seeds are contained in a reddish, juicy pulp that is subacid and of fine flavor. They should be tender, easy to eat, and small in proportion to the juicy matter that surrounds them, while the juice should be abundant and rich in flavor.
There are many varieties of pomegranate. At least ten varieties were growing in southern Spain in the thirteenth century, as described by a writer of the time. It is a warm-climate fruit, and the leading producers in this country are California and the Gulf states. This fruit will not mature in cooler climates, although there are dwarf forms grown in cool climates which have striking scarlet flowers that are sold commercially. Pomegranates are in season September through December, and October is the peak month.
THERAPEUTIC VALUE
Use only the juice of the pomegranate. This juice is one of the best for bladder disorders and has a slightly purgative effect. For elderly people, it is a wonderful kidney and bladder tonic.
NUTRIENTS IN ONE POUND (edible portion)
Calcium: 20 mg
Phosphorus: .8 mg
Iron: .8 mg
Vitamin A: trace
Thiamine: 0.07 mg
Riboflavin: 0.07 mg
Niacin: 0.7 mg
Ascorbic acid: 10 mg
Filed under: Foods of the Week, What's New? — Tags: alternative cancer therapies, broccoli, Foundation for Advancement in Cancer Therapy, good foods, Health, Healthy Foods, healthy vegetables, nutrition, Vegetables — admin @ 5:24 am
Broccoli was grown in France and Italy in the sixteenth century, but was not well known in this country until 1923, when the D'Arrigo Brothers Company made a trial planting of Italian sprouting broccoli in California. A few crates of this were sent to Boston, and by 1925 the market was well established. Since then, the demand for broccoli has been steadily on the increase.
Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family. California, Arizona, and Texas are the main broccoli-producing states.
When choosing broccoli, look for tenderness in the stalk, espcially the upper portion. If the lower portion of the stalk is tough and woody, and if the bud dusters are open and yellow, the broccoli is over mature and will be tough. Fresh broccoli does not keep, so purchase only as much as you can immediately use.
Broccoli is often gas-forming, but if cooked in a steamer or over a very low fire, this may be avoided. Broccoli is best if under-cooked, because the more green that is left in broccoli, the more chlorophyll will be left to counteract the sulfur compounds that form gas.
All of the foods in the cabbage family, including broccoli, are best if eaten with proteins, because the combination helps drive amino acids to the brain. Broccoli is high in vitamins A and C, and is low in calories. It is beneficial to the elimination system.
NUTRIENTS IN ONE POUND
Calcium: 360 mg
Phosphorus: 211 mg
Iron: 5.6 mg
Vitamin A: 9,700 I.U.
Ascorbic acid: 327 mg
Filed under: Foods of the Week, What's New? — Tags: alternative cancer therapies, Foundation for Advancement in Cancer Therapy, Fruit, good foods, Grape, Health, Healthy Foods, healthy fruit — admin @ 5:39 am
The grape is one of the oldest fruits in history. Grape seeds have been found in mummy cases in Egyptian tombs that are more than 3000 years old. At the time of Homer, the Greeks were using wines, and the Bible tells of grape cultivation in the time of Noah. North America was known to the Norse sea rovers as "Vinland" because the grapevines were so abundant.
The Mission Fathers of California were the first to grow the European type of grape. This variety became known as the Mission grape and remained the choice variety until 1860 when other choice European varieties were introduced into this country.
Between 6,000 and 8,000 of grapes have been named and described, but only 40 to 50 varieties are important commercially. Table grapes must be attractive in appearance and sweet and firm. Large size, brilliant color, and beautifully formed bunches are the qualities desired.
There are four classes of grapes: wine grapes, table grapes, raisin grapes, and sweet (non-fermented) juice grapes. The big grape producing states, in addition to California, are New York, Michigan, and Washington.
Domestic grapes are available from late July through March, and the peak is from August to November. Grapes are also imported from February through May from Argentina, Chile, and South Africa.
Emperor grapes are a Thanksgiving and Christmas favorite. The clusters are large, long, and well-filled. The fruit is uniform, large, elongated obovoid, light red to reddish-purple, seeded, neutral in flavor, and the skin tough. They are on the October and well into March.
Thompson Seedless were first grown in California near Yuba City by Mr. William Thompson and are now very popular. The clusters are large, long, and well-filled; the fruit is medium-sized and ellipsoidal. The color is greenish-white to light golden. They are seddless, firm, and tender, adn are very sweet when fully ripened. They are moderately tender skinned. Thompson Seedless grapes are on the market from late June into November.
The Tokay variety grows in large clusters that are conical and compact. The grapes are large, ovoid with a flattened end, and brilliant red to dark red. They are seeded, very firm, neutral in flavor and have thick skins. Tokay grapes are on the market from September into November.
Other table varieties include Almeria, Cornichon, Red and White Malaga, Ribier, Lady Fingers, Catawba, Delaware, and Niagara.
The principal juice grape is the Concord, a leading native grape, that is blue-black in color, medium-sized, and tough-skinned. It is also used as a table grape and is on the market in September and October.
Grapes are used throughout the world for curative purposes. In France, it not uncommon for people to use grapes as their sole diet for many days during the grape season. . The low incidence of cancer in these areas has been attributed to the high percentage of grapes in the daily diet. The therapeutic value of grapes is said to be due to a high magnesium content. Magnesium is an element that for good bowel movements. Grape are wonderful for re-placing this chemical element.
The juice of the Concord grape is one of the best to use. Juice from other grapes, however, can be used as well. If the juice is too sweet juice or upsets the stomach a little lemon juice can be added. Mix with pineapple juice or any citrus fruit, if desired. Used in combination with whey, soy milk, and egg yolk, it makes a wonderful tonic forthe blood. When purchasing bottled grape juice, be sure it is unsweetened.
Grape skins and seeds are good for bulk, but sometimes are irritating in conditions of colitis and ulcers, so they should not be eaten by persons who have these conditions.
When chewed well, bitter grape skins make a good laxative. There is also a laxative element found in the seeds.
Grapes are wonderful for promoting action of the bowel, cleansing the liver, and aiding kidney function. They are alkalinizing to the blood, and high in water content, so they add to the fluids necessary to eliminate hardened deposits that may have settled in any part of the body. They are wonderful for the kidneys and the bladder and are very soothing to the nervous system. The high content of grape sugar gives quick energy. Dark grapes are high in iron, which makes them good blood builders.
As grapes do not mix well with other foods, it is best to eat them alone. Make sure they are ripe, as the green acids are not good the blood. They also make a wonderful snack for children-they are sweet, and much better for them than candy!
Crushed grapes may be used as a pack on a tumor or growth. Any infected area will improve after a grape pack is applied. It can be placed on the area of disturbance for a period of three to four days.
A one-day-a-week grape diet is good, during the grape season. It can be used when elimination is desired.
Phosphorus: 92 mg
Vitamin A: 3301 I.U.
Thiamine: .24mg
Riboflavin: .12 mg
Rethinking Cancer Newsletter #58
Filed under: Rethinking Cancer Newsletters — ggrieser @ 5:32 pm
"I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies, but not the madness of people."
– Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727)
We live in a turbulent world populated by humans charged with emotions both constructive and destructive, conscious and unconscious, reasonable and totally baffling. Sir Newton, one of the most influential scientists of all time, couldn't figure it out, but now the Dalai Lama is taking a crack at it.
The famous Tibetan Buddist monk has gone digital to help us understand our emotions and find inner peace: "We have, by nature or biologically, this destructive emotion, also constructive emotion. This innerness, people should pay more attention to, from kindergarten level up to university level. This is not just for knowledge, but in order to create a happy human being. Happy family, happy community and, finally, happy humanity."
Atlas of Emotions is his new website. It's really a map of the human psyche, created with the help of some of the Dalai Lama's good friends, including psychologist Paul Ekman, who advised the creators of Pixar's "Inside Out," an animated film set inside a girl's head. The site is well worth a visit. This is not about religion. The Dalai Lama's hope is simply that it could be a tool for cultivating good in the world by overcoming the bad within us. "Ultimately, our emotion is the real troublemaker," he says. "We have to know the nature of that enemy."
The "Atlas" might not get you straight to inner peace, but you may find, as we did, that by going through the various steps, you catch yourself watching what you're feeling a whole lot more closely…
To your health!
Foundation for Advancement in Cancer Therapy (FACT)
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Are Genes Destiny?
It's a depressing thought – the idea that regardless of what we do, our genetic make-up predisposes us to certain health problems. The problem with this thought, however, is: cutting edge science is telling us that it simply is not true!
From 1990 to 2003 millions of federal dollars were spent on the Human Genome Project. The goal was to figure out the role of every gene in order to develop drugs to "fix" "bad" ones and thus avoid or cure virtually any disease, the operative model being that the human body is simply an assemblage of replaceable or fixable parts. Researchers, however, were surprised to discover that there are far fewer genes than suspected, all with multiple, often indecipherable purposes, as well as complex and unpredictable interactions. They realized that messing with any one gene could have dire and unintended consequences.
Most importantly, they learned that the presence of any kind of gene is very different from the expression of that gene (active vs. inactive) and that the "on" or "off" is determined largely by the way we live. READ MORE
Fall Asleep Faster with Acupressure
Acupressure has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It applies the same principles as acupuncture (without the needles) to treat disease and enhance mind/body health. According to theory, special acupoints lie along energy meridians or channels in the body. It is believed that vital energy – a life force called qi (ch'i) – flows through these invisible channels, connecting organs and creating a network of energy flows throughout. When one of these meridians is blocked or out of balance, illness can occur. The goal of acupressure is to restore balance to the body's channels by applying pressure to the appropriate acupoints.
Using fingers, palms, elbows or feet, acupressure can be an effective way to relieve a wide range of ills, e.g., nausea, headache, anxiety, nasal congestion, fatigue, etc. If you find yourself tossing and turning at night, here's one technique, suggested by a faculty member at leading naturopathic Bastyr University, to promote sleep: READ MORE
Dandelion – A "Weed" Worth Cultivating
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is so common, it's often dismissed as a pesky weed, but that would be gross defamation of character. This plant (whose name comes from the French for "lion's tooth" because of its jagged leaves), has been used therapeutically for centuries to treat infections and kidney disease, increase bile flow, correct liver problems, improve appetite, digestion and general health.
Now modern science has discovered that extracts of dandelion – leaves, flowers and roots – contain bioactive compounds with potential anti-cancer properties. In lab research with mice these extracts can kill leukemia, melanoma and pancreatic cancer cells without harm to healthy cells and human clinical trials are currently exploring the use of extracts to treat blood-related cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma. READ MORE
Dandy Salad
If you're new to dandelion greens, start with a small amount of dandelion in proportion to other greens and monitor your body's reaction. Some people may be more sensitive.
½ lb. torn dandelion leaves and other leafy greens
½ red onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
½ tsp. dried basil
Vinaigrette Dressing:
¼ cup raw apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice
drizzle of raw honey
pinch salt (unrefined) and pepper
In a medium bowl, toss together dandelion greens, onion, tomatoes and basil.
To make dressing: put all ingredients in a glass jar, cover and shake vigorously.
Drizzle gently over the salad and toss. Makes a cup of dressing. Store in the refridge, but let come to room temperature (and give a good shake) before using.
Our film, Rethinking Cancer, is now available on iTunes in North America, UK, France, Spain, Japan Taiwan, and Hong Kong – just for starters. You can buy or rent the film for streaming in 5 languages (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese) at your iTunes store. Just put "Rethinking Cancer" in the search box. In view of increasing worldwide interest, we're working on adding more languages and countries, so stay tuned!
Thanks to massive public pressure, U.S. Senate bill S. 2609 (dubbed the DARK Act, that would Deny Americans the Right to Know if GMOs are their foods) was soundly defeated in March! Despite millions spent on lobbying by Monsanto and the Big Food industry, the votes were just not there. There could be an attempt to slip through some variation on this bill, so stay vigilant. But time is running out. Vermont's mandatory GMO labeling law takes effect July 1. It's generally believed that after that the whole labeling movement will snowball. Many companies, including General Mills, Mars, Kelloggs, Campbells, have already acknowledged that it makes no sense to create different packaging just for tiny Vermont, and will change their labels nationwide. This is a great victory for consumer choice. Thanks to all who took part in this long, landmark struggle!
P.S. Speaking of streaming, we've also streamlined the checkout system on our Donate page - a bit easier, faster. As always, your enthusiastic support is greatly appreciated. Do stay in touch on Twitter, Facebook and our YouTube channel!
Animals may "cry" by making sounds for emotional expression or pain, but humans are the only animal that actually sheds tears, which leads us to the question: why?
Scientifically speaking, tears are a result of action in the lacrimal gland situated between your eyeball and eyelid. When you blink, the fluid disperses over the eye, then drains via the lacrimal punctum (and your nose which is why crying often causes your nose to run). If tears are copious, this drainage system can be overwhelmed, and tears will flow down your face.
But all tears are not the same. There are three main types. READ MORE
The New Zen: Adult Coloring Books
Zen – a total state of focus that incorporates a total togetherness of body and mind. Zen is a way of being. It also is a state of mind. Zen involves dropping illusion and seeing things without distortion created by your own thoughts. – UrbanDictionary.com
More and more grown-ups are discovering that following the example of 5-year olds can have great benefits. Specifically, immersion in the creative pastime of coloring for just 30 minutes is, according to psychologists, as effective as other forms of focused meditation that relieve stress, not to mention, it's fun!
Psychologist Nikki Martinez, Ph.D. elaborates, "It uses both sides of the brain and improves organizational and fine motor skills. After I underwent a major surgery, I was on bed rest for eight weeks, and adult coloring books were a lifesaver. They passed the time, were pretty and kept me in a constant state of calm. I devoured them." READ MORE
Bone Broth – Traditional and Trendy
Bone broth is hot! It's the new comfort food "to go" – the hot cuppa replacing expresso and chai in coffee houses, or on tap while you wait at butcher shops to get bones, knuckles, necks, chicken feet, and other cartilaginous parts to make your own home brew.
A healthy trend, but nothing really new. Bone broths have been staples in virtually every corner of the culinary world since prehistoric times when food was scarce and the credo was waste not/use all. In other words, throw everything you've got in the pot! It wasn't long before our ancestors realized these concoctions had strong medicinal benefits. In traditional Chinese medicine, broths were used to support the digestive system, build blood, strengthen kidneys and nourish "jing" or life force. In the 12th century, Egyptian physician Moses Maimonides prescribed chicken soup, later known as "Jewish penicillin," to ease symptoms of colds, asthma. In the Caribbean cow foot soup, rich in collagen, was taken for breakfast to strengthen the whole body and heal all sorts of ailments. And the list goes on and on. READ MORE
Basic Bone Broth
3-4 lb. knuckle and/or marrow bones from grass-fed animals (it's okay to mix
bones from different animals in the same pot)
4 quarts or so pure water (preferably distilled)
2 tablespoons raw organic apple cider vinegar
Place the bones, water and vinegar in a big stockpot or crockpot.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce to a low simmer, covered and cook for 24-72 hours. The longer the cooking, the more taste and minerals will be extracted. Chicken and fish bones are more fragile, so cook 24 hours or less
Optional: in the last 10 minutes, toss in a handful of fresh parsley or other fresh herbs and spices for extra minerals and flavor.
Let the broth cool. Strain, making sure all the marrow is knocked out of the marrow bones and into the broth.
Store in glass jars in the refrig (up to 5-7 days) or freezer (up to 6 months). A layer of fat will form on top which you can add in for extra nutrients and taste when reheating.
Drink the broth as is, or use in soups and stews.
This is a basic recipe. Feel free to add vegetables in the beginning like celery, carrots, onions, garlic, for more taste. For an extra kick in a drink, you can season with unrefined salt, herbs and spices (like ginger, turmeric, cumin, nutmeg, etc,). But just taken plain, this is hearty, healthy stuff!
Note: Broths need to cook many hours, so, if you want to go out or turn off the stove at night, just resume cooking later by bringing to a boil, then down to a simmer. Don't worry about skimming the scum off the top. Unless you're looking for a very clear-looking broth, keep it – it's got nutrients, too!
With every new year — and 2016 marks FACT's 45th! — we like to take stock of where we've been and where we're going. We're delighted that our film, Rethinking Cancer, is in more demand than ever and that we're increasing our presence in so many countries, particularly in Europe and Asia. We're proud to continue spreading understanding of the metabolic/Biorepair system that is helping so many people make wise medical decisions. But, while focusing on all the aspects of this comprehensive nontoxic approach — balanced diet, detoxification, skeletal and organ integrity, stress management, etc. — we realize we've given one area short shrift: play!
New scientific research has revealed that play actually occupies a role equal in importance to diet, sleep, exercise and all the rest. We've always known play is a big part of the daily lives of children and animals (just watch this video of a panda's blissful abandon in the snow), but, turns out, it is essential for homo sapiens throughout all stages of life.
According to Dr. Stuart Brown, author of Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul, play is activity with no greater purpose than the sheer joy of movement, freedom, safety. He explains that this is integral to our ability for adaptation, creativity, sociability and, if suppressed, we become stereotyped, inflexible, humorless, pessimistic, and, generally, quicker to react to stress with violence or depression. In short, Nature has designed us to flourish through play. Watch this excellent TEDtalk with Dr. Brown, who has spent his career studying over 6,000 "play histories" of humans from all walks of life.
Play is not a Pollyanna-ish antidote to all the ills of the world, but it is who we are, something to be nurtured and enjoyed. So, in spite of all, have a wonderful, playful New Year!
P.S. Forty-five years and counting — thanks for all your great support! As always, we appreciate your feedback and will look for you on Twitter, Facebook and our YouTube channel!
A Wider Angle on Vaccines and the Immunity Thing
by Barbara Cáceres
If we want to arrive at good conclusions about immunity, we have to be sure we are asking the correct questions, and in the correct order. If we start by asking, "Are vaccines good or bad?" or "Which vaccines should we give and are they safe?" we are putting the proverbial cart before the horse. If instead we start with the question, "What is the best way to support our child's immune system so it is robust throughout his or her entire life?" that leads us to a more comprehensive understanding of immunity that can better guide us in our lifestyle and medical choices.
The human immune system has served us well for millennia, allowing our species to not only survive, but to thrive and grow. So first we must understand how this amazing, complex and highly competent system works. What is the role of fever and inflammation? How do childhood illnesses serve to build lifelong immunity? How does cell mediated immunity differ from antibody immunity? What role does breastfeeding and nutrition play in building immunity? How do bacterial microbes throughout the body serve the immune system? How does the method of birth, environmental toxins, stress, and genetics affect the immune system? What other factors interfere with optimal functioning? READ MORE
Figeting With Forethought
The average American spends 9-10 hours of their day sitting, and in some occupations, like telecommunications, employees typically spend 12 hours sitting every day. This is not a healthy state of affairs —- studies show that prolonged sitting can increase your risk of death from virtually all health problems, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Regular exercise, like going to the gym or for a jog, does not seem to significantly counteract sitting's bad effects, but there is evidence that small and frequent changes in your daily sedentary position might. For example, research shows that for those who sit for a living, just 2 minutes out of every hour spent walking around increased their lifespan by 33% compared to those who did not. Thus, figeting has gained new respect! READ MORE
Is Witch Hazel in Your Medicine Cabinet?
Don't let the name deter you — witch hazel is a good witch!
Actually, the "witch" part comes from the Old English "wice," meaning "pliant" or "bendable." "Hazel" is the name of an English shrub (Ulmus glabra) with very flexible branches. This hazel twig was used in early Anglo-Saxon times for divining rods (dowsing) to find underground water and came to have a certain mystical quality (though this is unrelated to the word "witch" which is derived from "wicce," a female sorceress). When Puritans came to America, they gave the name, witch hazel, to another bendable shrub, Hamamelis virginiana, which they had learned about from the Mohegans, the Native North Americans who taught them how to use the Y-shaped twigs for dowsing.
The Mohegans also used the bark and leaves from this shrub medicinally, as a topical astringent for many skin problems, including tumors, eye inflammations, burns, hemorrhoids, colds sores. Today, we know that witch hazel contains chemicals called tannins that have astringent properties that help to reduce swelling, repair broken skin, fight bacteria and much more. READ MORE
Zen for Those Who Take Life Too Seriously
Save the whales. Collect the whole set.
A day without sunshine is like, night.
On the other hand, you have different fingers.
I just got lost in thought. It wasn't familiar territory.
I feel like I'm diagonally parked in a parallel universe.
Honk if you love peace and quiet.
Remember, half the people you know are below average.
He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.
Get a new car for your spouse. It'll be a great trade!
Plan to be spontaneous tomorrow.
Always try to be modest and be proud of it!
If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.
OK, so what's the speed of dark?
How do you tell when you're out of invisible ink?
If everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.
Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just do not have the film.
If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?
Eagles may soar, but weasels do not get sucked into jet engines.
What happens if you get scared half to death twice?
I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.
Why do psychics have to ask you for your name?
Just remember — if the world did not suck, we would all fall off.
Light travels faster than sound, which is why some people appear bright
until you hear them speak.
How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges?
Is it proper for a monk to use email?
Sure…as long as there are no attachments……..
Several weeks ago, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization (WHO), classified processed meats as a Group 1 carcinogen, citing strong evidence that it can cause colorectal cancer in humans. But they also designated cooked red meat as a 2A "probable human carcinogen," suggesting, with limited evidence, that it may raise the risk of colorectal, pancreatic and prostate cancer.
It should be no surprise that processed foods, in general, are loaded with chemical additives that can cause serious harm, so processed meats, in particular, containing cancer-causing nitrates, are no exception. But to throw in all "cooked red meat" as dangerous without any context does a gross disservice to consumers who are confused enough by weekly nutrition pronouncements, which often contradict each other and create more skepticism about all dietary recommendations. All red meat is not the same!
We believe that animal protein in small amounts is important for health. But the quality of the beef, chicken, turkey, lamb or pork is key. How the animals are raised — what they eat, whether they're given drugs, have access to outdoors — determines whether the food is healthy or disease-promoting. We recommend eating only organically-raised grass-fed meats from pastured animals. Industrial animal factories (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations or CAFOs), the source of the vast majority of flesh foods in the U.S., do not, in our view, provide health-supporting material for the human animal!
Best wishes for a happy, healthy holiday season!
P.S. Check out a new audio presentation from Health365 Radio, "Cancer Myths" by Dr. Philip Incao, who is featured in our film, Rethinking Cancer. As always, we appreciate your support and will "see" you on Twitter, Facebook and our YouTube channel!
Mayo Clinic Treats Cancer with Measles
By Sarah Pope
Scientific research is now beginning to uncover the manner in which infectious disease plays a role not only in prevention of chronic disease, but in curing it as well.
In May of 2014, the Mayo Clinic published a very compelling report that detailed the complete remission of incurable cancer, multiple myeloma, in a female patient.
The treatment? The measles virus!
In a proof of concept clinical trial, Mayo Clinic researchers demonstrated that virotherapy works by destroying the deadly cancer multiple myeloma with a virus that infects and kills cancer cells but spares normal tissues. (Ed. Note: The virus is believed to stimulate the body's natural immune defenses, such as fever, to remove harmful foreign material.) READ MORE
Tom Brady Deflates Junk Food!
There's big money to be made these days — especially for sports stars — in celebrity endorsements of brand name products, After all, these guys are role models for kids of all ages. So rather than touting the virtues of locally-grown veggies and grass-fed steak, super athletes are most often found on Frosted Flakes boxes or in TV commercials touting the goodness of soda or some fast food concoction.
Tom Brady, famed quarterback of the New England Patriots, who last year defended himself against accusations of deflating footballs, has broken the mold! This October he opened an offense that sent the food industry into a spiral. Some headlines of the week: "Tom Brady Calls Coca-Cola Poison for Kids" (Wall Street Journal), "Tom Brady Wants to Deflate Us All in His War on Coco-Cola and Frosted Flakes" (Forbes), "Tom Brady Says Frosted Flakes and Coca-Cola Are Poison" (Time Magazine). READ MORE
Cheers for Prunes!
It may not be the most prepossessing of fruits, but the prune, a.k.a. dried plum, has an inner beauty that you won't want to miss. Most significantly, it contains nutritional factors that can improve gut health and help lower your risk of colon cancer.
A new study by Texas A & M has highlighted regular consumption of prunes, in particular, as contributing to lower colon cancer risk. Colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S. today (excluding the range of skin cancers). As with most cancers, it is widely accepted that diet plays a role in your risk of this cancer. For instance, it has been shown that a diet high in processed foods like hots dogs and other luncheon meats increases risk, while a diet of whole foods, high in vegetables and fruits, lowers it.
By the way, in the U.S. now you'll often hear "dried plums" in place of "prunes." The reason is that the California Dried Plum Board (the state where 99% of the U.S. prune supply is grown), conducted a focus group for their target consumer cohort (women aged 25-54). Participants responded more favorably to the name "dried plums" than "prunes," so the former term is now the official marketing name, though most everywhere else in the world no one seems to have a problem calling the wrinkled fruit just good ol' "prunes." READ MORE
Quinoa Prune Porridge
2 cups (preferably distilled) water
½ teaspoon unrefined salt (seasalt, Himalayan, Celtic)
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped pitted (preferably organic) prunes (Note: you can soak whole prunes in
warm water for about 15 minutes to soften and make chopping easier)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
Optional: a pat of butter from grass-fed cows per serving and whole plain yogurt, nut milk, or raw milk to taste
Boil water and salt in saucepan. Stir in quinoa, cover and reduce heat to low, simmer about 10 minutes.
Stir in chopped prunes, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cover and simmer 5 more minutes.
To serve: place in bowls and, if desired, add a pat of butter atop each and whole plain yogurt, nut milk, or, if you're lucky enough to be able to get it, certified whole raw milk. Makes 3-4 hearty servings.
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The radish is a member of the mustard family, but is also related to cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and turnips. After this vegetable was introduced into Middle Asia from China in prehistoric times, many forms of the plant were developed. Radishes are a cool season crop, and the peak period is April through July. The American varieties can be used for both roots and tops in salads, and cooked.
A good-quality radish is well-formed, smooth, firm, tender, and crisp, with a mild flavor. The condition of the leaves does not always indicate quality, for they may be fresh, bright, and green, while the radishes may be spongy and strong, or the leaves may be wilted and damaged in handling, while the radishes themselves may be fresh and not at all pithy. Old, slow-growing radishes are usually strong in flavor, with a woody flesh. Slight finger pressure will disclose sponginess or pithiness.
Radishes are strongly diuretic and stimulate the appetite and digestion. The juice of raw radishes is helpful in catarrhal conditions. The mustard oil content of the radish makes it good for expelling gallstones from the bladder.
A good cocktail can be made with radishes. This cocktail will eliminate catarrhal congestion in the body, especially in the sinuses. It will also aid in cleansing the gall bladder and liver. To make this cocktail, combine one-third cucumber juice, one-third radish juice, and one-third green pepper juice. If desired, apple juice may be added to make this more palatable. An excellent cocktail for nervous disorders is made from radish juice, prune juice, and rice polishings. This drink is high in vitamin B and aids in the flow of bile.
Fat: .3g
Phosphorus: 89mg
Vitamin A: 30 I.U.
Riboflavin: .09mg
Niacin: .9mg
Ascorbic Acid: 74mg


The Very Reverend John Witcombe, Dean of Coventry, was one of 50 people to abseil from the roof of the Cathedral on Saturday 11th October. Funds raised by every participant will be used to make a difference to the lives of some of the world's poorest communities.
The abseil was the idea of Cathedral member Moya Horton, who worked with staff of Christian Aid and the Cathedral to make it a reality. Moya's husband, Deryck Horton, abseiled on the day alongside the Reverend Mark Rowland, the new minister at Coventry Central Hall, young adults from Blue Coat School, a team of six friends from Birmingham and many others who responded to the call for support.


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CANNES/MEMPHIS: Vivicast Media, a distributor of 4K and UHD programming and 24/7 linear networks, is making its debut as a MIPTV exhibitor.
4K programming highlights from the company include Lost Angeles, a feature film starring Oliver Pigott; Touchdown Europe, an hour-long doc about an American football team in Italy; Beyond Moscow, a travel series that explores Russia; and The Bachelor's Kitchen, a cooking show led by a group of sports stars.
Among the 4K networks on offer are #C4K360, a lifestyle entertainment channel; 4K Universe, offering general entertainment; Travelxp 4K, a travel channel; and Nature Relaxation 4K, featuring natural scenery. There are also the high-definition networks Heroes HD, FNL, Freckle TV and Clubbing TV.


Tuesday, September 4, marked the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing of the first judicial process that will try eight people accused of perpetrating the assassination of Berta Cáceres. The Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH) condemned the fact that the court rejected evidence presented by their legal team that sought to contextualize the attacks on Berta due to her role as coordinator of COPINH that eventually ended in her assassination.
This evidence indicated the role of individuals (Pedro Atala Zablah, José Eduardo Atala Zablah, Jacobo Nicolas Atala Zablah and Daniel Atala Midence) who hold or held positions of power and authority within the DESA company. Their testimonies were also sought. These individuals and the company, which got the contract for the Agua Zarca dam project, are behind the systematic attacks on COPINH, which resisted the project. They are also suspected of planning and financing Berta Cáceres' assassination. These individuals are also part of one of the most powerful and wealthy families in Honduras, the Atala family.
The move by the court affirms the position of the Honduran government that seeks to decontextualize and depoliticize Berta's assassination. The government hopes that by sentencing those who carried out the assassination itself, the case, which roused unprecedented levels of international outrage, solidarity and pressure, will finally be closed.
Following the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the legal team appealed the decision made by the court on July 27, when it denied the status of victimhood to COPINH in the case. The court's decision has great symbolic impact as it formalizes the systematic lack of recognition of the root causes and context of Berta's assassination, which is within COPINH's struggle against DESA's hydroelectric dam project.
The court also announced that the starting date for the trial will be changed yet again, this time to September 17. COPINH called on Honduran and international organizations to stand in solidarity and accompany them throughout the legal process, as it is because of this solidarity that the Honduran government has been forced to respond in the first place.
Despite an important door being closed by the court to reach the "intellectual authors," COPINH has vowed that they will continue their struggle for truth and true justice. On Wednesday September 5, COPINH launched the #DESACulpable (#DESAisGuilty) campaign to highlight the fact that the company "created a criminal structure, with support from the Honduran state to systematically attack COPINH and assassinate our general coordinator on March 2, 2016" and that for there to be true justice, they must be brought to trial.
Hey Buddy!, I found this information for you: "Berta Cáceres case: COPINH denounces government obstruction in the path to justice". Here is the website link: https://peoplesdispatch.org/2018/09/07/berta-caceres-case-copinh-denounces-government-obstruction-in-the-path-to-justice/. Thank you.


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Ambiguity Machines
Vandana Singh. Small Beer, $16 trade paper (288p) ISBN 978-1-61873-143-2
Younguncle Comes to Town
A delicate touch and passionately humanist sensibilities sweep through this magnificent collection, which ranges from the near future of our world to eras far away in space and time. Highlights include "With Fate Conspire," in which Gargi, taken from slum life because of her ability to use a device which lets her look through time, has more power to influence history than the scientists around her suspect; "Somadeva: A Sky River Sutra," about an 11th-century Indian poet who has become the companion of a spacefaring folklorist; and "Ambiguity Machines: An Examination," a story in the form of a test that pushes the limits of narrative by trying to define what is not possible rather than what is. The short piece "Indra's Web" is more interested in depicting its solar-powered utopia than in plot or characterization, but in general this collection is full of risky experiments that turn out beautifully: colorful, emotionally resonant, and consistently entertaining. Refreshingly for this flavor of SF, the protagonists are often bright, passionate women in middle life, driven by some kind of art or science or cause and in no way defined by their relationships with men. Those not familiar with physicist and SF author Singh (Younguncle Comes to Town) will find this a perfect introduction to her work. (Feb.)
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Published on March 4th 2015.
CIVIC leaders from Amsterdam, Barcelona, Hamburg, Manchester and Stockholm, will come together next week for a timely discussion on the growing importance of the city and how to assert effective economic models through their investment and leadership strategies.
The five cities, under the umbrella of the MIPIM City Investment Forum, will be the focal point of a flagship event at the world's leading property conference MIPIM 2015, which will take place at the Grand Auditorium in the Palais des Festivals.
Global cities advisor and economics expert Professor Greg Clark will lead the event with a keynote speech on the future of city-led investment strategies. His speech will be followed by an open debate led by Mike Emmerich, chief executive of New Economy (Manchester).
The Amsterdam Economic Development Board has driven forward a strategy for Amsterdam's renewed trading success in growing global markets.
Barcelona has introduced a new growth strategy supported by a major enterprise growth initiative and a new politics and finance accord.
Hamburg has made continued strides with the world class redevelopment of Hafen City and the development of pro-business investment environment.
Manchester recently achieved a significant degree of increased devolved powers from the UK's central government.
Stockholm has created the Stockholm Business Region and the successful 'Capital of Scandinavia' Brand Platform.
Underpinned by the preparation of a report by the OECD LEED Programme, the event builds on previous discussions of investment and city growth, and responds to the OECD LEED Directing Committee's growing interest in this area. It will mark five years since these cities first joined together to share their views and experiences at MIPIM 2010.
Titled "Leading Powerhouses of the Future", this year's discussion is backed by the organisers of MIPIM (Reed MIDEM) and has moved into the main conference programme, gaining a new venue which suitably doubles the capacity of the event as it has been steadily growing in popularity each year.
Vice Mayor responsible for Land, Spacial Planning and City Development.
The MIPIM City Investment Forum takes place at 2pm (until 3.30pm) on Tuesday 10 March in the Grand Auditorium at the Palais des Festivals, MIPIM, Cannes.
Please see an invite for the event attached. If you would like to attend, please click here to RSVP.
Does anyone else feel that Manchester is on the brink of something really exciting.....?
Its on the brink of Salford......Not sure if that is exciting or not.
I do Anon, there has been so many large projects and announcements in the past year or so alone, Manchester's reputation both nationally and internationally is growing rapidly and has far overtaken all other regional cities within the UK. The whole city seems to be under construction atm and there is no sign of it slowing down; exciting times!
I think this article sums it up well: www.theguardian.com/…/secret-negotiations-restore-manchester-greatness…. Manchester's new (Govt endorsed) position has been in the planning behind the scenes for months, but we're going to see a lot happen quickly now. As long as the outer boroughs are willing to work with MCC towards the bigger picture that is.
Yes if we are in the company of those esteemed cities. Since the devolution proposals were announced people have had a spring in their step. The rest of the country is looking on green with envy. I went on the Leeds confidential site and all the articles were about Manchester.It is soaring away from the rest of the North.It won't be long before the stock exchange opens a branch here. I predict that will be the next big announcement.
I think Hamburg is a particularly relevant city to look to. Essentially a regional city come massively good. Huge redevelopment of the dock area, growing to be the centre of German media. And just a really great, liveable place with its own distinct, proud feel.
Yes I would agree about Hamburg. Good analogy Barry. I went there in the 90s and it did remind me of Manchester. The St Pauli district was very like the NQ and there was a bit near the river that reminded me of Granada studios. The problem is though that Berlin does not dominate Germany in the way London dominates the UK,as it is not even the financial centre,that being Frankfurt. It appears that Berlin is the seat of government,Frankfurt financial,Munich Industry and Hamburg media. London has all those accolades except industry and we don't have enough industry now for anywhere to be the centre of it. Manchester could be the centre of media if only the government would bite the bullet and locate all the BBC here. That is not beyond the realms of possibility.
Cheers - and I would agree with you on the difference btw the challenge of overcoming London hegemony we face in the UK vs the relative historically-engrained even division of power across Germany. The city-state origins of Germany and the fact that Berlin was effectively taken out of commission as a workable capital city for many years means the German model will never be directly comparable to our situation. It's not relevant or useful to look for lessons by studying how power has historically been distributed between cities in Germany. But what is useful is using cities such as Hamburg, Frankfurt et al as a case study to show how various power centres can be effectively and sustainably dispersed across the country - and how doing so actually benefits the entire wellbeing and economic potential of the country in the long-term.
Manchester is now being spoken of by the chattering classes in London as the Northern Powerhouse. I have friends living in Hamptead and they tell me that the cool city is now Manchester,particularly amongst younger people with university in mind. George Osborne has made a rod for his own back with the term Northern powerhouse as it was meant to refer to the four great cities on both sides of the Pennines collectively and their satellites. The media think it just refers to Manchester and it's satellites and it is being used as a term to describe only Manchester by some journalists,Simon Jenkins in the Guardian uses it constantly to refer to Manchester. Jenkins advocated recently that only Manchester was man enough for the job to try and rebalance the economy and he said that although the rantings of the other cities would ring in Osborne's ears.he should take the flack and concentrate is resources on Manchester. This he appears to have done. Manchester is now forging ahead and if we stall it's progress,by spreading investment thinly amongst all the cities,we will still have a world capital and half a dozen second rate regional centres. This is our time folks and we must be ruthless in grabbing it with both hands. Do we want to be talked about in the same breath as Leeds and Sheffield?or Milan and Hamburg? The greatest industrial city the world has ever seen is on the verge of greatness again. We never played second fiddle to London in the Nineteenth century,we need to regain our rightful place as what was once described as the only city in the land that can look London in the eye.
Barry refers to the outer boroughs hopefully working with Manchester. This is beginning to happen already and the Metrolink is the catalyst.Oldham,Rochdale and Ashton are unrecognisable to how they were before the Metrolink. Bolton should be the priority for the next line .This is history repeating itself as they all thrived in the nineteenth century when Manchester did and all built their amazing Town Halls. Then they never saw Manchester as a Mother city,as they were industrial powerhouses in their own right,particularly Oldham,which turned out more cloth than the United States. This time it is different.There is a collaboration between the boroughs and the two cities,because we must not forget Salford which is playing a remarkable part in the conurbation's renaissance in it's own right. Westminster sits comfortably as a city within London,Salford must learn to do the same. Manchester must also stop treating Salford like the poor relation. Everyone needs to work together from Ramsbottom to Hale Barns and from Standish to Mottram to make this work.
I hope so. My main worry is that many of the boroughs seem to have been quite resistant to the idea of an elected Gr Manchester mayor, which from what I've read is a 'must have' for Osborne in return for all the autonomy he already has or is promising to deliver. Although I can see why a mayor (who will undoubtedly sit in central Manchester but have powers over all the boroughs) would be a concern is I was the leader of Rochdale or Oldham, to be fair.


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Khouri Takes Up Management Helm
Beth Mattson-Teig | Oct 01, 2010
In 1985, Laura Khouri answered an ad in the newspaper for a file clerk. Twenty-five years later she is a division president for Western National Group, an apartment management firm based in Irvine, Calif.
Earlier this year, the group named Khouri president of Western National Property Management. The division manages more than 22,000 units in 150 communities throughout Southern and Northern California, Arizona and Utah.
Khouri stepped into the role of division head after the departure of both the long-time president and an interim president. Her chief task now is to rally the troops and increase the "bench strength" of her team as she aligns her associates under her own leadership style.
"If you lead people with care and compassion, you will double, triple and even quadruple your profits," says Khouri. "The truth is that people want to be associated with people that they like and respect."
Khouri hopes to parlay her efforts into growth for the division with a short-term goal to add 5,000 new management units within the next year, a 25% increase over the current third-party management portfolio.
She is no stranger to executive roles. Before taking on her current assignment, Khouri was president of the multifamily ancillary group, which provides services such as telecommunications, vending machine contacts, and rental furniture to client communities, in effect increasing their net operating income.
She knows how to financially turn things around. In just under 18 months, Khouri was able to revitalize a division of Western National Group that was earning aproximately $200,000, and turn it into a division that makes just over $3 million annually, according to the company.
Earlier, as senior vice president for the Western National Group, she was responsible for investor relations, human resources, and risk management.
A hands-on executive, Khouri stops by Western-managed properties for impromptu visits every weekend with her baseball hat, sunglasses and two kids in tow. "I know our assets, but I want to know how the typical person feels when they walk in the door to one of our properties."
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Catholics and Voting
ON TUESDAY, NOV. 6, citizens registered to vote in Michigan will participate in the general election. With a crowded ballot, a great deal of candidate information to sift through and, at times, vocal and bitter partisanship in the public realm, it might be tempting for busy and well-meaning Catholic voters to avoid voting. However, the concept of faithful citizenship teaches that each person has the responsibility to participate in political life – with a well-formed conscience. Furthermore, the principles outlined in the U.S. Bishops' election document, "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship," remind Catholics that they can help transform politics. This process is about more than polls, partisan rhetoric and individual interests. Instead, the Church urges Catholics to participate with an eye toward moral principles and the common good.
From there, it is the job of individual Catholics to weigh their choices and make decisions that advance the common good, in light of a well-formed conscience. At times, Catholics of goodwill may disagree on the best way to address or weigh a certain prudential issue; yet protecting the life and dignity of the human person and modeling respectful dialogue are not up for debate.
What is conscience and how does it relate to voting?
Within the document "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship," a word that immediately jumps out is conscience. The Church refers to conscience as a personal tool that helps people recognize the truth about God, the world and how to live their lives. Conscience is not a feeling, justification after the fact for an action or the internalization of news and facts that fit only with one's existing political ideology. Instead, it is "the voice of God resounding in the human heart, revealing the truth" of faith and reason and guiding individuals to do good and to avoid evil."
Closely tied to developing a well-formed conscience is the need for prudence, or "love choosing wisely between the things that help and those which hinder" (St. Augustine). Prudence helps individuals consider the best option for achieving a certain outcome. While the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) writes that certain evils must always be opposed – such as abortion, assisted suicide, euthanasia, the death penalty, embryonic stem cell research and racism – there may be other issues in which Catholics choose different ways to respond. Prudence is a key guidance in these decisions.
Proposal 1 asks Michigan voters if recreational marijuana should be legal. Questions about this proposal considered by the Michigan Catholic Conference Board of Directors, which includes the diocesan bishops of the state, asked if this measure promotes the common good and if it uplifts the moral fiber in the state. After careful review, the MCC Board is urging a "No" vote on the measure, citing the harm it may cause for Michigan families, health outcomes, communities and workers. To better understand the marijuana legalization proposal and to consider questions about its impact on the common good in society, visit WWW.MICATHOLIC.ORG.
TIPS ON DEVELOPING A WELL-FORMED CONSCIENCE
Be open to seeking the truth
Study and reflect upon Catholic teaching
Examine the facts about voting choices
Pray about all decisions before voting
THEMES OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
The themes of Catholic social teaching can be helpful in forming one's conscience and preparing for voting.
The Right to Life and the Dignity of the Human Person
Every human person has inherent value, from conception to natural death.
Does the candidate promote life and oppose threats to its value, such as abortion, assisted suicide, euthanasia, the death penalty and embryonic stem cell research?
How does the candidate plan to address issues of violence in society, including gun violence, sexual abuse, domestic violence, torture and exploitation
Call to Family, Community and Participation
The institution of the family, based on marriage between one man and one woman, is the key building block in society.
Does the candidate support policies that protect the stability of marriages, families and children?
Does the candidate advocate for economic policies that enhance and strengthen family life?
Every person has the right to basic necessities: life, food, shelter, medical care, and religious freedom. At the same time, each has the responsibility to recognize and to protect the rights of others in society.
Does the candidate support policies that allow for increased access to basic needs, such as affordable housing and health care?
Does the candidate support the right of individuals and institutions to operate in accordance with their deeply held religious beliefs
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
How the most vulnerable are treated should be the basic moral test of any society, as their suffering is the suffering of the whole community.
Does the candidate promote the protection of the vulnerable and equip people with the resources to become self-sufficient whenever possible?
How does the candidate seek to address barriers for those in poverty, such as a lack of transportation or quality educational options?
Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
Work promotes and helps to protect the inherent dignity of each individual. It is a way to participate in the world God has created and to grow as a person in community with others. As such, the economy should put people first, and society should protect the rights of workers.
Does the candidate support social and economic policies that foster the creation of jobs, with decent working conditions and just wages?
Does the candidate support services for those who were incarcerated, to help them become productive members of society upon release?
Each person is part of the larger human family, despite differences in race, ethnicity, income or ideology. Jesus taught that all are called to love their neighbor as themselves.
Does the candidate support immigration reform that offers a path to citizenship, treats workers fairly and prevents family separation?
Does the candidate support policies that protect border integrity and address factors that compel people to leave their home countries?
Caring for God's Creation
God created the earth, as well as the people, animals and plants that live upon it. As a result, all Catholics are called to be good stewards of creation and the gifts it provides, protecting human beings and the larger planet.
How will the candidate address environmental issues, especially their impact on the poor?
Does the candidate support policies that will protect the state's natural resources?


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A Trifecta of What's Best on the Box for Sunday 5 August 2018
Friday, August 3, 2018 Filed in: BC on TV
Today's Number One Film: Blindspotting, 7.15pm & 9.30pm MovieTowne Port of Spain. Watch this if you liked Do the Right Thing, Happiness or the Donald Glover TV series Atlanta. Carlos Lopez Estrada's first feature tries to be all things to all men – inner city crime flick, buddy movie, romantic comedy, 'hood flick, serious social critique, even hip hop musical – and ends up being most things for most men (or at least those who can distinguish between tongue-in-cheek and fist-in-face). Because it sets out to do so very much in its 95-minute runtime, it necessarily spreads itself thin at moments. But it still remains a clever, very funny, deeply touching and remarkably emotionally honest film that remains, throughout, highly entertaining.
Tags: Blindspotting, Inception, The Usual Suspects
Today's Number One Film: Blindspotting, 9pm Gemstone Cinema @ Digicel IMax, 11pm MovieTowne POS. Watch this if you liked Do the Right Thing, Happiness or the Donald Glover TV series Atlanta. Carlos Lopez Estrada's first feature tries to be all things to all men – inner city crime flick, buddy movie, romantic comedy, 'hood flick, serious social critique, even hip hop musical – and ends up being most things for most men (or at least those who can distinguish between tongue-in-cheek and fist-in-face). Because it sets out to do so very much in its 95-minute runtime, it necessarily spreads itself thin at moments. But it still remains a clever, very funny, deeply touching and
Tags: Blindspotting, What we do in the shadows