We know there are loads of proteins on the market, but did you know that hemp protein is increasingly growing in popularity? In this article we will be comparing hemp protein vs whey protein to see how the benefits stack up. It doesn't have the "properties" of the type of hemp you may be thinking of – the protein is actually extracted from the husked seeds of the plant, so, no, it won't make you high!
In fact, this type of protein is high-quality and full of fiber which not only helps you to feel fuller for longer, but also contains those heart-healthy essential omega fatty acids. And it tastes delicious!
Proteins are typically rated with a Biological Value (BV). This value refers to how quickly the body can use the consumed protein. The BVs for both whey protein isolate and concentrate are about 159 and 104.
But, hemp protein is a smart choice for in between meals and just before bed when your body requires a steady protein supply.
Additionally, hemp protein is a good option for vegetarians or those who are lactose intolerant. Hemp is free of both animal products and lactose and it's easier to digest so you avoid uncomfortable cramps and bloating that sometimes come with protein consumption.
When it comes to nutritional values, hemp contains an average of just 50 calories, 4g of carbs, 1.5g fat and 6g of protein (based on a 2 tablespoon measurement). It's also packed full of iron and calcium. In the Hemp vs. Whey protein debate, hemp is certainly no slouch!
Just like hemp protein, whey helps to repair muscle tissue, provide energy and aids in hormone regulation.
Nutrition-wise, whey is very similar to hemp. It's a complete food protein, carbs and fat and in a 2 tablespoon serving, whey offers a hefty 120 calories; 20g protein; 1g fat and 4g carbohydrates. This powder also provides calcium and iron and the protein in whey is a mixture of non-essential and essential amino acids.
Unlike hemp, the small amount of fat in whey protein comes from an animal source and the carbohydrates are mostly lactose.
When deciding which protein powder to take, there are a few differences to consider. Whey protein contains lactose, so if you are lactose intolerant, your body won't be able to tolerate this protein. If this is the case, consider either whey protein isolate – it contains minimal amounts of lactose and is more concentrated – or hemp protein.
Digestion: whey protein can be rapidly digested, which means it's great after a heavy workout as the body will utilize it quickly.
Hemp protein digests slowly so it's ideal after a workout.
Unlike the natural hemp protein products, whey protein supplements are often mixed with artificial ingredients as well as sweeteners to make the supplement more palatable. Several of the additional ingredients can detract from weight loss goals as well as suppress immune function and cause sugar cravings.
Whey protein is known for causing digestive disturbances and bloating if you are lactose intolerant. So if you have a milk allergy it's best to avoid whey. Hemp, however, has to date had no intolerances or allergies associated with it.
Where hemp proteins contain the good, natural fats, whey protein contains both cholesterol and saturated fats.
You will need to consume less hemp protein than whey protein. Hemp does not contain fillers and it supplies trans-acids too, so you need much less to benefit.
Hemp proteins contain natural fiber which aids with digestion.
Hemp, being more natural, has a friendly type of bacteria which helps not only with digestion but also helps you to keep lean.
Hemp is alkalizing, since it is a plant-based protein, it contains chlorophyll which alkalizes the body to help you maintain a desirable PH level.
When it comes to choosing the right protein, it's really up to what you want to achieve from your health and training routine and which protein your body is going to better digest and utilize. Ultimately, when it comes to whey protein vs hemp protein, the better option is likely contingent on what type of workout routine you have and your unique set of health goals.
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I am about to start using hemp protein, as I have found much too much bloating and constipation from whey over time. In general, hemp seems like a more natural and healthier option overall for me.
Despite the plethora of research touting the superiority of whey to all other proteins, I feel that for myself my gains have slowed dramatically since I started pounding down whey in search of more muscle growth.
When I was in college I never drank a single supplement, yet I was bigger and stronger from eating lots of high protein whole foods. Granted I'm not 19 anymore, but I'm slowly returning to this more naturalistic approach of eating my foods, rather than looking for the quick fix through supplements.
One question I did have from the article, though, was regarding the amount of hemp one might need. You stated that one would need less hemp than whey, as it had no fillers– but how much less?
Traditionally I've aimed for total daily protein intake around 1g/lb of body weight, and at 150lbs I've been getting 50g of that a day through whey (2 shakes, 25g each).
With hemp rated around 15g per shake, do you think 30g daily would be as effective for me as my 50g of whey, so long as I continue to eat around 100g of protein through other whole foods?
I really enjoyed the article and look forward to your response.
Hey Alex – I'll caveat all this my saying I'm not a doctor and my statements are just opinions. You are spot on about whole foods being the best source. They always are! Supplementation is really a compromise between expediency and poor diet. In other words, I'd rather drink a shake then eat a big mac. However, it's ALWAYS best to eat healthy whole foods. In your case, personally I'd try to up my whole food daily protein + taking 15 grams per hemp. You can definitely flex as needed, so if you miss a meal (and don't have good alternatives) take an extra shake. Honestly, I think 50g of protein supplements is on the high side and I know my body would struggle to absorb that much, especially in close proximity.
Thanks for your question. I have never heard of hemp protein powder affecting the brain in such a way. I don't know if they were referring to the effects of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. However, most — if not all — hemp products are free from any detectable amounts of THC.


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import com.github.quikmod.quikcore.core.QuikCore;
import java.io.BufferedWriter;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.nio.file.Files;
import java.nio.file.Path;
import java.nio.file.StandardOpenOption;
import java.util.Properties;
import com.github.quikmod.quikcore.config.QuikConfigAdapter;
import com.github.quikmod.quikcore.util.TypeHelper;
import java.io.BufferedReader;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Set;

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	private final Path configDir;

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	public void save() {
		properties.forEach(this::save);
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	public void save(String path, Properties properties) {

		// Ensure path is good.
		this.configDir.toFile().mkdirs();

		final Path toSave = this.configDir.resolve(path);

		QuikCore.getCoreLogger().debug("Saving Properties: " + toSave + "!");

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			QuikCore.getCoreLogger().warn("Unable to save config!");
			QuikCore.getCoreLogger().trace(e);
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Soccer Banter: What is your own background in the game of soccer (and sports) and what made you decide to become a sports psychologist?
Dan Abrahams: Apart from playing a little soccer at school I never really competed in the game. I was, however, a competent sport person and played professional golf for a number of years. It was actually my failure as a golf pro that led me to develop an interest in sport psychology. I struggled under pressure and always wondered what I had to do to systematically develop my self-belief and confidence. My mindset was all over the place (which is fairly common!). So at a time when I was coaching golf for a living I headed to university and completed a degree in psychology and a Masters degree in sport psychology. I started working in soccer a decade ago – in non-league soccer in England – and it flourished from there.
SB: You recently published Soccer Tough, what was your goal for writing this book? Who is the target audience?
DA: My goal was to bring soccer psychology alive for the reader. My issue with sport psychology is that we need to be better at speaking the language of the sports person we have in front of us, and we need to deliver sport specific strategies that can be executed in the moment under pressure. My aim for Soccer Tough was to write a book that a soccer player, coach, or parent (of any level) could pick up and instantly start using. To do this I obtained permission from the soccer players I had worked with over many years to tell their stories. Fortunately many of them said yes. I also wrote it in a style that was upbeat, positive, and motivational. There is no boring theory in there – just very applicable techniques written in the language of soccer. I'm pleased to say it's gone well – it's one of the leading selling soccer coaching books globally.
SB: You deal with many different athletes, what is the most common reason that they seek your help?
DA: Sadly it's mostly for 'problems' such as a lack of confidence, an inability to focus or deal with distractions, being engulfed in emotions etc., etc. Occasionally you get someone who says they just want to improve, and that's great because you know that they are motivated to enter into a long-term relationship and seek no stone left unturned to be the best they can be.
SB: What is a good age to start training the mental part of the game? Sports psychology can be expensive, what do you recommend for those who can't afford it, but are really struggling?
DA: I think a lot of athletes can get psychology from their coaches – the better the coach the more effective he or she is at delivering this stuff. I think 12 is a good age to start becoming 'aware' of what sport psychology is and how it can help you. Of course psychology plays an important role before that age, but I'm not sure a psychologist should get involved or needs to get involved.
SB: Is there such a thing as too much mental training or over-thinking? If so, what advice would you have for those athletes?


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Minutes of the Camposol Residents' Association Committee Meeting 20 July 2019
Minutes of the Camposol Residents' Association Committee Meeting held at the Social Centre Camposol on Saturday 20 July 2019. The meeting opened at 10.30 am with Chairman Mr Philip Gelling presiding with two members present.
Attendees.
Mr Phil Gelling Chairman
Mr David Shackleford Secretary/Treasurer
Mr Gordon Cockburn Member
Mr Rob Humphreys Membership secretary
Minute 1. Minutes from the previous meeting taken read. All agreed.
Minute 2. The chairman suggested that the membership questionnaire was too lengthy in the provision of personal detail. The chairman will publish a new questionnaire which will be forwarded it to all members for their comment. All agreed.
Minute 3. The chairman spoke on the matter of recruitment for new committee members. The committee welcomed two new members:
Mr John McCracken, Mr Dave Redford and Mr Colin Barton.
In addition it was announced that Mr Gordon Cockburn will be the new membership secretary once he has taken over the reins from Rob Humphreys, who has volunteered to take up a new post as Media Secretary.
Item 4. The chairman has volunteered to write the insert for the monthly magazine and the media secretary to be responsible for all other communications.
Item 5. The newly appointed membership secretary is to update the membership database in liaison with the outgoing secretary.
Item 6. The chairman spoke on the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with international representatives on matters that concern the residents of Camposol.
Item 7. It was agreed that all members and residents should be made aware, that any liaison by the CRA with PSOE and the town hall would be purely for the purposes of ongoing and future projects.
Item 8. The chairman notified the committee that he and John McCracken would visit the CRA solicitor regarding outstanding legal cases and report the findings on the next meeting.
Item 9. The chairman and members of the committee are to meet with the local mayor and the Camposol representative at 10.00 am on Tuesday 23 July 2019 to discuss outstanding issues and future projects. Results of the discussions will be related to the committee at its next meeting.
Item 10. It was agreed that the relationship with other charities and organisations would be purely on a liaison basis.
Item 11. The chairman suggested that the CRA may wish to fund a particular project for the benefit of the Camposol residents. It was agreed that this subject should be discussed at the meeting with the mayor.
Item 12. It was decided that the subject of future initiatives be postponed to a future date.
Item 13. The issue of the cabin and other assets are to be discussed at a future date.
Item 14. The committee were informed that keys to the cultural centre were held by the chairman and the secretary.
Item 15. It was agreed that a new venue for CRA meetings, the storage of archived data and the provision of office furniture is be investigated.
Item 16. The treasure requested an annual sum of 100 Euros be authorised for the purchase of office sundries. The grant of this sum was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by the Membership secretary with all members in agreement.
Item 17. It was decided that the next committee meeting will be at 2.00 pm on Monday 19th August at a venue to be decided.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 15.30pm.

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Long before the Marshall fire, Boulder County fire chiefs wanted a more robust response on dry, windy days
A consortium of fire chiefs in the county say they've been frustrated by the pace of change as they work to try to improve the dispatch system.
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A Boulder Rural Fire Department firefighter approaches a burning home in Louisville on Dec. 30. (Jeremy Sparig, Special to The Colorado Sun)
Two years before a wind-whipped grassfire gobbled up nearly 1,100 homes, Boulder County rural and city fire chiefs asked their dispatch center for more robust response to fire calls on windy, dry days.
Their request — along with an even older one for improved communication between the three dispatch centers in the county — has not been put into action.
In January 2020, the Boulder Valley Fire Consortium, which includes fire chiefs in six towns and rural areas, asked Boulder County to put in place a color-coded system that would trigger fire response in line with the weather, according to documents and emails obtained by The Colorado Sun under open records laws.
The premise was simple and modeled after firefighting protocol in California: The number of engines, brush trucks and personnel dispatched to a wildland fire would depend on the temperature, wind and humidity.
On a "green" day, when the temperature was below 60 degrees and the wind below 5 mph, dispatch would send one fire engine, one brush truck and one battalion commander, the fire chiefs suggested. But on a "red" day, when the temperature was above 80 or the wind above 15 mph, dispatch would send two engines, three brush trucks and two tender trucks, used mostly for carrying water, as well additional leadership to coordinate a plan of attack.
Instead of a weather-influenced response — what firefighters call an "indices" response — the Boulder County Communications Center responds to every fire call like it's a "green" day. The first engine on the scene, as happened the day of the Marshall fire, assesses the fire and then calls for more support if needed.
The response is the same whether "it's December or July," whether the ground is bone dry or covered by a foot of snow, said Mountain View Fire Chief David Beebe, whose department was the first to respond to the Marshall fire.
Louisville Fire Chief John Willson summed up the concept this way: "If it's a dry day, if it's a windy day, we should probably have a bigger response. If it's snowing sideways, then we don't need as many resources to be dispatched."
But what seems in concept a simple upgrade is not that simple to put in place, according to the dispatch center. It's not that the plan isn't solid; it's that it takes intensive collaboration among six fire departments to agree on an appropriate response to each scenario, legal documents and a plan to figure out how to tell the computer-aided dispatch system whether it's a green, yellow or red day, particularly when weather conditions might vary across the county, said Steve Silbermann, director of the Boulder County Communications Center.
"Don't get me wrong, everybody wants to make something happen," he said. "We are all working together for change."
Homes and vehicles destroyed by Marshall Fire in a neighborhood near Harper Lake in Louisville on Friday morning, Dec. 31, 2021, in Colo. (Hugh Carey, The Colorado Sun)
Fire chiefs said that even if such a system were in place Dec. 30 when the Marshall fire sped through Superior and Louisville, it would not have stopped the destruction. It might have helped, though.
Several chiefs told The Sun they've grown increasingly frustrated with the county's dispatch operations over the years and that their concerns have failed to make a significant impact. Emails and documents obtained by The Sun — including the color-coded green, yellow and red spreadsheet created in January 2020 — show the chiefs have repeatedly discussed fire response with the dispatch center over the past two years.
Boulder Rural Fire Chief Greg Schwab, who came to the department in 2019 after working near Lake Tahoe, has been the main force pushing for a weather-related response system. In Georgetown, California, his department had seven different response levels, dependent not only on wind speed and temperature, but also soil moisture and the number of homes near the fire.
"You can show up with a garden hose, and that's not the same thing as showing up with a firehose," he said. "It's not only how quickly you get there but the weight of the attack."
His idea has been discussed among the fire chiefs and with the dispatch center multiple times, he said. "Nothing became of it," Schwab said. "It would be great if they would implement the plan."
Connecting three dispatch centers is higher priority
Beebe, who has been at Mountain View Fire for 16 years, said fire chiefs want the wildland fire response upgrade, but for many, a higher priority is getting the three dispatch centers in the county to better communicate.
"We have been trying to work with these guys for almost two years now to try to get something done," he said. "Trying to get everything out of the dispatch center at one time is not going to work."
The city of Boulder has its own dispatch center for its police and fire departments. So does Longmont. All other jurisdictions use the Boulder County Communications Center. (The University of Colorado Boulder has a fourth dispatch center, which is used for its police.)
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Fire and law enforcement departments across the county have an agreement that the closest unit will respond, no matter in what district the fire or stroke victim or downed telephone pole sits. But departments that use the Boulder County dispatch center can't easily see vehicles using the dispatch centers for the cities of Boulder and Longmont, so it's difficult to tell which unit is the closest to the scene.
When Chief Beebe looks at the laptop map in one of his fire trucks, he can see the location of fire trucks and ambulances from his department as well as Boulder Rural Fire, Lafayette and Louisville.
If I'm the one having the heart attack I want the closest unit. I don't care whose name is on it.
Mountain View Fire Chief David Beebe
"Somebody could have a heart attack, and there might be a fire truck from the city of Boulder that's across the street," he said. "And we can't see it. If I'm the one having the heart attack I want the closest unit. I don't care whose name is on it."
The conversation about fixing the system has gone on so long that Beebe can't even remember how many years ago it began.
"We have been working on this a long time," he said. "I mean, really a long time. It's just been a constant battle. I'm not gonna lie."
The Marshall fire destroyed neighborhoods in Superior, Colorado, pictured on Jan. 6, 2022. (Steve Peterson, Special to The Colorado Sun)
Willson, the Louisville fire chief, called it a "heartache" that chiefs have been asking for better dispatch communication for what he said has been about five years. His district sits near the middle of the county, so his firefighters and paramedics are often responding to calls outside their boundary that are not emergencies.
"If it's something that is a life-altering event, I have no qualms about 'let's get the closest unit down there,'" he said. But the shared-response system is muddled by the fact that the three dispatch centers can't communicate well with each other.
"We've been fighting that, and I'm still fighting that," Willson said.
Part of the issue, chiefs say, is that the rural and city fire departments in the county don't pay the Boulder County dispatch center, and they feel they have little say or control in the process. They get the dispatch services for free under an agreement with the Boulder County Sheriff's Department, which is responsible for handling fires in unincorporated Boulder County. The rural and small-town fire departments respond to those fires, and in exchange, do not pay the dispatch center.
"You get what you pay for," Willson said. "And we don't pay."
Dispatch center is "actively working" on the upgrades
The Boulder County Communications Center is on board with the proposed changes and has met weekly for months with fire chiefs to discuss better communication between the three dispatch centers in the county, said Silbermann, the center director.
"This is something that we all have been actively working on," he said. "I can assure you that all six fire departments and three communications centers are actively working on it and want to make changes."
Just in the past couple of years, the Boulder County Communications Center upgraded its system so that all four fire departments that use the center — Mountain View, Boulder Rural, Lafayette and Louisville —could communicate better with each other. The next step is bringing in the cities of Boulder and Longmont, Silbermann said.
The process is arduous. The fire chiefs first must agree on their "business practices," meaning they have to collectively decide what the proper equipment and manpower responses are to every scenario, Silbermann said. This is difficult when not all the departments have the same trucks or workers. Mountain fire departments typically have a different set of equipment than city departments, for example.
"The challenge is that it's not just a flip of the switch," he said.
Residential damage following the Marshall fire pictured on Jan. 21, 2022, in Louisville. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report for America)
Also, the dispatch center doesn't dictate the fire response — it's the fire departments that created their response plans, which then were entered into the dispatch system years ago, Silbermann said. Computer-aided dispatch — called CAD — is programmed to work based on protocols entered into the system by humans. When a 911 caller reports they are having a heart attack, for example, the system uses geolocation to determine where the person is and dispatches paramedics to the scene because the system has been told how to handle a heart attack call.
Revamping the system so that fire response depends on weather is on a priority list set by fire chiefs, but ranks below the issue of building three systems that talk to each other, Silbermann said.
We have to solve the bigger problem first. It's definitely not that we are saying no.
Steve Silbermann, Boulder County Communications Center
"We have to solve the bigger problem first," he said. "It's definitely not that we are saying no."
The challenge with incorporating a weather-dependent fire response, for starters, is that not every place in the county has the same weather, Silbermann said. The dispatch technology does not interface with the National Weather Service, so in order for a weather-related response to work, fire departments would have to tell the dispatch center whether it was a green, yellow or red day— and that might vary depending on where in the county they are, Silbermann said.
"We could have entirely different weather for our mountains and our flats," he said. "It could be a perfectly fine day down here and we don't need a weighted response."
Still, the communications center is committed to figuring out how to make both requests work and collaborating with fire chiefs as their "partner," Silbermann said. He was unsure how many departments in Colorado have such a system.
"They are the ones that matter," he said. "They are the ones running to calls."
Only a "massive fire break" or air power would have stopped Marshall fire
The fact that technology at the three dispatch centers doesn't communicate effectively is a near daily problem, fire chiefs said. The other request — for a layered wildland fire response based on weather — affects operations less often, but could have dire consequences, the chiefs said.
Still, no one can say for sure if it would have helped the day of the Marshall fire, the most destructive in Colorado history. The first call that day was to report a downed power line, and a truck from Mountain View was dispatched. The first unit was on the scene within about five minutes, Chief Beebe said, and quickly called for more units.
As the fire tore east toward Superior, units from across the county began to respond. But the flames moved too fast, skipping across the dried-up grassland on the force of 110 mph wind, for firefighters to keep up.
If we could have had aircraft, it might have helped, but you're not going to get aircraft when the wind is 100 miles an hour.
"The only way you may have been able to slow it down was a massive fire break at the beginning of the fire," Beebe said. "If we could have had aircraft, it might have helped, but you're not going to get aircraft when the wind is 100 miles an hour."
The Longmont Fire Department was among those that responded to a call for mutual aid, eventually sending out eight units. The first three headed toward Marshall Road, near the origin of the fire, but were redirected by the commander on scene as the fire raced across open space toward Superior.
Longmont's fire chief, Dan Higgins, said his department sent "everything we could." He wasn't sure what to say about whether it would have mattered if the county had a system in place declaring it a "red" day that triggered a weightier response.
"Boy, is that the question of the day," he said. "In some instances, it absolutely would help. But on this day, it's hard to say. Those wind gusts going over 100 miles an hour is not a typical situation."
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Employees of your company, or the companies you serve may get arrested for drunk driving. How many do you find out about? And how can these employees become clients of the EAP, thereby boosting EAP utilization with every EAP's most valuable client--an alcoholic in recovery?
This year, establish a relationship with your local Alcohol Safety Action Program affiliated with the court. Build a relationship and encourage them to contact you directly when an employee of a company you serve is arrested for DUI. Let them know what companies you serve. You can use the referrals, manage treatment, and these folks will love you for it because they are always swamped. Being swamped and under-staffed means alcohol troubled DUI clients fall through the cracks. If they work for a company you serve behavioral risk continues.
Some ASAP offices will accept the EAP's assessment, recommendations, and with the client's permission, allow the EAP to do the follow-up. Most employees will readily accept a referral to the EAP when the ASAP counselor says, "By the way, we know you have an EAP with your company. The EA professional is so-and-so. We would like you to take advantage of the EAP's services. It's confidential."
The chances are that employees arrested for DUI are alcoholics. (Like you needed to hear that one.) This means your addiction utilization will go up. There is nothing more valuable to EAPs longevity and survival than helping alcoholic employees. Most EAPs don't see as many as they used to, and it is frustrating. As you know, ASAP clients don't usually end up in treatment. Education, yes. Treatment, no. Many get missed, or there is little incentive to deal with the full problem. That changes when you come into the picture.
If these DUI arrested employees do enter treatment through ASAP, it is usually a half-measured attempt that includes no follow-up worth a hoot, failed antabuse use, and the effectiveness of many treatment programs is poor without good follow up. Relapse is virtually certain. Alcoholics, and addicts are the most costly employees on a company's payroll. So be a hero and start getting these referrals. I've done it. It works.
Call your ASAP office today. Meet to set up a cooperative relationship with staff, and test this utilization improvement strategy.


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Women Rule!
by simoneccl October 31, 2017
Actually they do now with our new Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. So if you want to find out more about role of women in history, then we have two excellent new eResources just for you.
The Women's Studies Collection
From Bridget Williams Books, we have a collection of New Zealand women's history and publishing. It has a selection of great titles including:
A History of New Zealand Women by Barbara Brookes
A comprehensive history of New Zealand seen through a female lens. Brookes argues that while European men erected the political scaffolding to create a small nation, women created the infrastructure necessary for colonial society to succeed.
The Women's Suffrage Petition,Te Petihana Whakamana Pōti Wahine, 1893
In 1893 New Zealand became the first country in the world with universal suffrage: all New Zealand women now had the right to vote. This achievement owed much to an extraordinary document: the 1893 Women's Suffrage Petition.This book tells the story of the Women's Suffrage Petition through the lives of over 150 women who signed; alongside is the narrative of the campaign for women's suffrage.
Strong, Beautiful and Modern: National Fitness in Britain, New Zealand, Australia and Canada, 1935–1960 by Charlotte Macdonald
In the late 1930s and early 1940s, a wave of state-sponsored national fitness programmes swept Britain and its former colonies. Following revelations of the Nazi enthusiasm for government-backed sports and the organisation of mass leisure, the programmes quickly foundered. They probably laid, however, the foundations for the twentieth century's obsession with fitness, a key facet of modern life.
The Women's Studies Archive
A collection of primary source material that captures the foundation of women's movements, struggles and triumphs. This archive has 15 collections ranging from newspaper and periodical collections to conference papers and photographs. Here are some examples of collections:
European Women's Periodicals
This collection of European women's periodicals contains publications from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Dutch Indonesia, from 1830-1940. At the time of their original publication the periodicals in this collection informed readers and allowed them to express their views on a wide range of topics, including literature and the arts, women's suffrage, birth control, education, and homemaking.
The Herstory Collection comprises full texts of journals, newspapers, and newsletters tracing the evolution of women's rights movements in the United States and abroad from 1956 to 1974. The collection includes documents from the National Organization of Women (NOW), Daughters of Bilitis (DOB), Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), Women Strike for Peace (WSP), and many other groups.
Women's Labour League: Conference Reports and Journals, 1906-1977
This collection consists of the conference proceedings, annual reports, and publications from the Women's Labour League and the Labour Party Women's Organization. The Women's Labour League (WLL) was a UK-based feminist-driven organization aimed at increasing women's involvement in Parliament and other significant political forums.
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