CAN WE SAVE US FROM OURSELVES?
As we progress forward, it's important to look back. One who does not look back to see where he's been and the progress he has made, has no sense of how far to go and how much more he must do. The pro-life issue is one of those that must be examined within the context of an established tradition of human rights.
This week is not a political protest against abortion, against racism, against euthanasia or any other violation. If we narrow down our language, our activity, and limit all our resources to overthrow abortion and euthanasia laws, there is a possibility that such laws will be with us for a long time and may affect many more lives.
We must educate others. There are those who make racism, abortion, euthanasia, human trafficking and other heinous crimes "Catholic Culture Wars" or "Black Culture Wars" or any other culture war that we can imagine.
Our primary moral duty is to help men and women of every age, every faith, every ethnic group, every walk of life and any sexual preference embrace the RIGHT TO LIFE, not create more divisions and more wars. The Right to Life begins with the right to be born. But we must not get comfortable because the number of abortion is decreasing while the number of older, sick and disabled people being euthanized is rising.
We can't get too comfortable with the idea that People of Color, Caucasians, and people of diverse cultures can coexist in any community. That's just wishful thinking. Man comes into the world to do more than coexist with other men. Man comes into the world to live. We are the result of a basic natural principle called, "generativity", from the term "genesis". When we interfere with birth, life and death, instead of following the laws built into nature, we find ourselves doing the unnatural. To deny someone the right to be born and to grant someone the right to take another person's life or help another take his or her life, is an irrational attempt on the part of humanity to dominate nature.
While it's true that we're not beasts of the fields who live and hunt on instinct, we are creatures of the Earth. If that were not the case, then we would not be so consumed by anxiety over the environment and the future of the eco-system. These are important to us. Why? Consciously or unconsciously, we recognize that we are part of the natural world and that the natural world is necessary for individual and communal growth.
At some level, we know that we are natural beings; so, we fight to preserve the environment that we need to prosper. To deny a human being the right to be born, the right to care and support until that person dies without us pushing them over a cliff, is to assume that we are masters over the very nature of which we are part. Either we are part of humanity or we are masters of humanity. The hand has no right to dismiss the lung. Nor does the ear have a right to dismiss the foot. Each is part of a whole. The man or woman who authorizes the killing of the preborn child, the sick, the elderly and the disabled or who carries out such an act, that person has placed himself or herself above humanity.
A man or woman who expends energy on the "right to terminate life" in the womb or years after birth, such a person no longer shares in human nature. That person has deceived himself and others. Everyone now believes that a person who can terminate a life or sabotage a birth is a person of power. The truth is very different. Such a person is filled with fear, fear of humanity. It is in their best interested to have some control over who is born, who lives and when others die.
The combined efforts of Dr. King and the Pro-life movement have one goal and one goal only, to save us from ourselves.
+Franco Camarca was born July 14 1950 in Bisaccia (Avellino, Italy), son of +Carmine, construction worker and sculptor, and Maria Grazia.
From his 20s, Franco was very involved helping the unemployed – young adults with disabilities, former drug addicts, and ex-convicts, to pursue an education and/or learn a trade.
A bright young adult, he earned a scholarship and began the study of Psychology at the University La Sapienza in Rome. Since draft was still compulsory, he applied to become an officer in the Italian Air Force. While in the Air Force he completed his Doctorate with a one-of-a-kind dissertation: "Effects of the flight on supersonic planes on the psychology of Combat Ready pilots of the Italian Air Force".
Honorably discharged from the Air Force as Second Lieutenant, he returned to his small hometown, where he became the highest-ranking medical officer, responsible of the Territorial Units of Rehabilitation, and of the Office of Documentation and Promotion for the Insertion in the Workplace of the Disabled, Formerly Addicted, or Socially Emarginated Youth.
Eventually he began to collaborate on a number of research projects directly with groups of the Italian Parliament as well as with the Church (Caritas Italy, C.E.I.). He was named Organizer of the Italian Citizens Residing Abroad by a commission of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament in order to help Italians abroad and their descendants learn how to claim Italian citizenship and voting rights. His work brought him to travel abroad for over a decade. He returned to Italy from one such trip with a wife, Angela Consuelo Torres Guerra, and a child, Raul Carmine, our brother Bernardo.
Being a published writer and journalist as a result of his research and investigative work, he collaborated with a number of newspapers, magazines, and scholarly publications. He focused on the situation of children with disabilities, inmates, and the phenomenon of immigration from outside the European Union, which at the time was merely beginning. He founded the first "Center for the Family and Service for Immigrants", in the municipality of Civitavecchia, in collaboration with the Catholic Church (Caritas Italia) and the local Police Department. Centers such as these are now found throughout Italy.
When he moved with his family to the United States, Dr. Camarca continued his work for the immigrant poor. He received letters of introduction to the Archbishop of Miami from Mons. Saviola, the Director of the Migrantes Foundation (part of the Italian Episcopal Conference). He established a small group to help Italian immigrants, called "Italian Counseling", which would provide free of charge translations, notarizations, assistance to find out how to obtain work and study visas. He also cooperated with several groups, among which Youth Co-op (a non-profit dedicated to improve the social and economic conditions of immigrant and refugee families and individuals), Solidaridad Sin Fronteras (a non-profit that aids foreign trained healthcare professionals to revalidate their licenses and be trained to work in the US healthcare system), and Achieve Counseling (a group of immigration and naturalization consultants particularly involved with refugees).
After working briefly as a Private Security Officer, he became foreign correspondent of Italian newspapers and published several short books and a series of essays. He was also hired as instructor of Italian at Miami-Dade College.
Dr. Camarca began to battle cancer in 2010, surviving three delicate surgeries, including one in Italy by Dr. Spriano, primary surgeon of the National Cancer Institute in Rome. While in remission, he saw his son become a Franciscan of Life, graduate with a Master's in Computer Science, and become very involved in the service of the preborn child through Respect Life and Project Joseph, of the chronically and terminally ill through Memorial West Hospital and St Maximilian Kolbe parish, and of the immigrant poor by directly pointing those who reached out to him in the right directions. He also saw his son work as a teacher at a school for at-risk youth, while pursuing professional teaching licenses and studying philosophy and theology.
In 2016 Dr. Camarca began to have serious breathing problems. Despite a number of visits to ERs and a number of tests and scans, the doctors could not find anything serious.
In 2017 he began to experience a strong pain in the jaw. Visited by one of the lead maxillofacial surgeons of South Florida, he was told that he may have a tumor and he was admitted to the University of Miami Hospital on Good Friday. In a matter of weeks, his situation was deemed terminal. He was transferred to the Hospice floor where he received excellent care. On May 5th he received the Last Rites from a good friend of our community and of the Camarca family, Msgr. Oscar Castañeda, the Chaplain at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Our Superior was present alongside brother and his mom.
When offered the Eucharist, Dr. Camarca reached out to the host, and after receiving a small fragment under the tongue he "lit up" as if he had received a spark of life. He smiled at his loved ones, and even sat on the side of the bed, leaning back to back with Br. Jay.
Dr. Camarca was wearing a crucifix and had accepted a scapular from his wife and son. The Franciscans of Life donated him a 10″ wooden crucifix that he could hold next to him in the hospital bed.
The following night Brother and Dr. Camarca's wife received an emergency call. Dr. Camarca had a respiratory crisis. A nurse found him unable to breath, clutching the wooden crucifix in his hands. The crisis passed. Brother and his mom spent the next day with him, aided by the kindness and professionalism of the staff. Dr. Camarca had a tough time breathing, but was not in distress. At evening time, he appeared more peaceful. Brother resolved to return to the Motherhouse rather than exercise his permission to remain the night.
His wife went downstairs for a cup of coffee and returned to speak to Dr. Camarca (still unconscious). They held hands. She then sat down to read. After a few minutes, she noticed something unusual and called the nurse.
Mrs. Torres called the Franciscan of Life Motherhouse. Brother Bernardo was still on the way home. When he arrived, Brother Superior redirected him back to the hospital. So peaceful and composed was his father's countenance, that Brother Bernardo's first impression was that he was asleep.
Franco had passed away, peacefully and discretely. Our Lord Jesus Christ had come "like a thief in the night" and taken his soul in His loving arms. It was the night of May 6, 2017. Dr. Camarca was 66 years old.
After spending some time with him, the family left the hospital in the company of our superior.
The Camarca family incurred serious medical expenses during the past six years, and more than once the Franciscans of Life had provided them with support and guidance.
The funeral is being arranged through the courtesy and generosity of many friends and benefactors: the Archdiocese of Miami, the Knights of Columbus, the deacons and priests at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, Msgr. Oscar Castañeda, Chaplain at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Scarano Funeral Homes, Respect Life Ministry, and Franciscans of Life. To them the Camarca family wishes to offer their gratitude and appreciation.
In the near future we will insert a link to the "memorial page" kindly hosted by Scarano Funeral Homes.
The Franciscans of Life give thanks to Almighty God for having called another holy Franciscan to Himself.
We mourn the loss of a heroic and exemplary Franciscan in this life; but we celebrate her entrance into eternal life. We offer prayers for the repose of her soul and we count on her prayers for our salvation.
Run Mother . . .
I want to begin by expressing to the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Renewal (CFR) the most profound condolences from the Franciscan Brothers of Life on the passing of Fr. Benedict Joseph Groeschel, CFR. The Franciscan family may well have another icon in heaven. Father was certainly an icon while he was still with us.
My first encounter with Father Benedict was at the retreat house on Long "Gisland" as it sounded to me when he pronounced it. It was Advent 1980. I can't recall the exact date, but he was hosting a Christmas party. I was attached to the Province of St. Augustine, but I had a Capuchin classmate at Catholic University of America from the Province of St. Mary. He had told me all about this colorful friar whom he wanted me to meet. As Providence would have it, we had to travel to New York for something and I got to meet the man whom I would later dub "Uncle Mame".
He was loud, excited and to my young eyes, a little off. But, since he was a psychologist, I didn't think much of it. All of us in this field are eccentric, neurotic or both. Yes, I became a neuropsych, but not at that point. Something remained with me. Like Auntie Mame, Benedict's energy came from a noble heart. There was nothing pretentious about it. It was very credible.
A few years later, I asked for a dispensation and left the Capuchin Order, married, fathered three children and was widowed with two surviving children. Not having the Capuchins, having lost my wife and one child, and left alone to parent two children who were still in elementary school, life became terrifying. Like all people who are afraid, I too found different routes of escape that only complicated my life rather than help.
One day, in 1997, I can't recall if I was watching EWTN or listening to some Catholic radio station, but I clearly remember that Father Benedict was doing a live program and you could call in after the show and speak to him off the air. I wish I could recall the name of that program.
In any case, I remembered my encounter with Uncle Mame, some 17 years before. I didn't expect him to remember me, why should he. I was one of thousands of friars in the Capuchin Order and we had met in the midst of Christmas party. There was no time to get to know each other. Nonetheless, I had listened to him that morning and I remembered that energetic brand of kindness that emulated from him. I decided to call, thinking that I would never get through, maybe hoping that I would never get through. I'm not sure which. The fact is that I did get through.
I quickly explained my situation to him and told him that I was a former Capuchin, now a widowed dad of two very young children whose life was upside down and I couldn't find a way get it on its feet again. I remember telling him of my fears as briefly as possible, figuring that this is a telephone interview, not a face to face spiritual direction. To this day, I have no idea what he said and it does not really matter. What matters is that whatever he said got me on the right path.
I remember his voice of concern for me, as if I were the only person on the queue waiting to talk to him. His voice was strong, but soft and soothing. Whatever his words were, they didn't seem as important as the fact that this friar truly cared about me. I felt loved and cared for in a very special way. There was nothing mystical or magical about it. My life was still difficult. But as the days went by, whatever Father Benedict said to me started to kick in, kind of like a time-released medication.
That conversation led to other conversations with other holy men and women. Father helped me to realize that more than afraid, I was hungry. I was hungry for the Church. I was hungry for my Franciscan brothers. I was hungry for the life that Saint Francis had given to his sons and daughters. I was hungry for a tangible experience of God. My short conversation with him was the little snowball that rolled down the hill and grew and grew.
Fast forward. Today, my daughter is happily married. My son has finished his education, owns his own home, and is financially and socially independent. Both are model Christians. In 2009, I returned to Franciscan life. This time, not as a Capuchin, but as one of the founders of a new Franciscan brotherhood committed to preaching the Gospel of Life and living the Gospel as the first brothers lived it. We are the Franciscan Brothers of Life or Fratres Franciscani Vitae (FFV).
Is Father Benedict responsible for this? I would say that he set that little snowball in motion that turned into a very big snowball that led to my "reconversion". In simple words, Father Benedict was a crucial element in a process, a small yet essential pebble on my journey's road.
When we wrote our constitutions for the Franciscans of Life, we borrowed heavily from Father Benedict's writings on the Franciscans of the Renewal. Though our mission may be slightly different from that of the CFR, our vision and roots are the same, St. Francis of Assisi and the early brothers. An important spiritual benefactor was Father Benedict Joseph Groeschel, CFR. His courage and that of the early CFRs inspires our brothers to look back and go forward to proclaim the Gospel of Life while living it as did those first brothers.
Thank you Father Benedict. One never knows where the seeds will land. But I can assure you, my good and faithful Franciscan brother that you planted a seed in my life, which was probably the first of many that I needed in order to begin again in a new garden.


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Karla Otto's The Independents buys Parisian production house Bureau Betak
The Independents has reached a new milestone, as it continues to position itself as a key player in fashion and luxury. The group, born in 2017 from the merger of communication agency Karla Otto with Asia-based events company K2, has announced its third acquisition. This time, the Independents set its sights on a major target, Parisian events and show production specialist Bureau Betak, in which it has acquired a majority stake.
Alexandre de Betak of Bureau Betak and Isabelle Chouvet of The Independents - Karla Otto
The operation's financial details have not been disclosed, but according to Isabelle Chouvet, CEO of The Independents, this is a "major turning point for the group's development." The group also stated that it is constantly growing "thanks to the support provided by long-standing minority shareholder Cathay Capital, as well as by its financial partner Tikehau Capital."
The operation also included the acquisition of Bureau Future, Bureau Betak's digital subsidiary. Bureau Betak was founded in 1990 in Paris and New York, with offices also in Shanghai and Los Angeles, by Alexandre de Betak, who will continue to run the company alongside Bénédicte Fournier Beckmann, Paco Raynal and Guillaume Troncy, his long-time associates and now partners.
Bureau Betak has established its reputation over the course of three decades, becoming a benchmark in the fashion world by organising and staging over 1,500 catwalk shows, parties and events for the most prestigious labels and brands, among them Dior, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Victoria's Secret, H&M, Tiffany & Co. and Nike.
"The goal of this operation is to enable two leading luxury players to join forces. Together, The Independents and Bureau Betak constitute the largest international group active in communication and in experiential, influencer and digital marketing for the fashion and lifestyle sectors," said the group in a press release. The objective is to become "even more agile, relevant and responsive, in order to better anticipate the needs of our customers worldwide."
Since the Karla Otto-K2 merger, the group has moved shrewdly on the market, boosting its corporate fire-power with an expanded array of integrated services tailored to the fashion industry. In 2018, The Independents bought Dubai-based luxury communication agency The Qode, last spring it acquired Lefty, a French website specialised in influencer marketing, and this week it announced the Bureau Betak deal.
Bureau Betak oversaw Saint Laurent's recent Venetian show - Saint Laurent
Chouvet underlined that "The Independents brings together under one umbrella the best in digital communication and marketing (with Karla Otto and The Qode), in event organising and experiential content (with K2), and in influencer data and marketing (with Lefty)," while "the strategic acquisition of Bureau Betak and Bureau Future enables [the group] to expand its influence in these fast-changing sectors."
Chouvet added that "Alexandre de Betak understood, well ahead of everyone else, the importance of culture and content for brands. His vision will help us progress even further, becoming a compelling communication partner able to advise our clients on advertising campaigns that will strengthen their DNA and brand culture."
de Betak is nicknamed 'the Fellini of catwalk shows', and his expertise in the domain of artistic talent, notably with regards to content creation, is expected to be a crucial boost for the group, whose board he has become a member of. As creative director, de Betak will focus on growing the business in Asia and the Middle East, while injecting his creative vision into the new partnership.
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The Linux Foundation is launching Thursday an online jobs board for employers looking for Linux talent and job seekers looking to provide it.
The foundation's Linux Jobs Board is available on Linux.com. It features two options for posting: Jobs can be posted on Linux.com only, with prices starting at $99 for 15 days, or jobs can be posted on both Linux.com and with JobThread Network, which reaches more than 50 additional publishing sites with a combined total of 9.8 million visitors per month. The Linux.com and JobThread Network option costs 49 cents per matching view.
"Linux's increasing use across industries is building high demand for Linux jobs despite national unemployment stats," said Jim Zemlin, executive director at the foundation, in a statement released by the foundation. "Linux.com reaches millions of Linux professionals from all over the world. By providing a jobs board feature on the popular community site, we can bring together employers, recruiters, and job seekers to lay the intellectual foundation for tomorrow's IT industry."
Job postings can be submitted on Linux.com.
JobThread Network, according to the foundation, has found that demand for Linux-related jobs has grown 80 percent since 2005.
Job seekers, meanwhile, can include LinkedIn details on their Linux.com profile, including resumes. They also can subscribe to the Linux.com Jobs Board RSS feed and receive email alerts. Additionally, they can follow Linux-related job opportunities on Twitter.


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Home - NEWS - 2023 Ferrari 296GTB / 296GTS Review, Pricing, and Specs
2023 Ferrari 296GTB / 296GTS Review, Pricing, and Specs
The 296GTB coupe and 296GTS convertible may take advantage of hybrid technology, but they still deliver a familiar and familial Ferrari experience thanks to tremendous power, lithe handling, sublime steering, strong brakes, and scintillating speed. Their gas-fired power is provided by a compact, twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6—a first for a production Ferrari vehicle—coupled to a battery-fed drive motor sandwiched between the engine block and eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. These various components work together seamlessly to enable a C/D-estimated sub-three-second 60-mph time and quarter-mile sprint of under 10 seconds. Beyond being a mechanical marvel, this Italian coupe-and-convertible duo provides the same high-level of customization opportunities that make buying one of these machines so special. The ability to personalize your own spec with the precision of a boutique tailor means you get to decide on finer details including at least 15 different interior color combinations, various textures and trims, roof and engine bay finishes, plus much more. How lucky it would be find yourself facing the conundrum of how to spec-out a Ferrari 296.
What's New for 2023?
The Ferrari 296GTB coupe sees no notable changes for the 2023 model year. The 296GTS convertible is a new addition to line for 2023.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The 296GTB and 296GTS price tags makes them unobtainable for most of us. However, if we could afford one, we'd opt for the coupe and tick the box for carbon-fiber wheels as well as the carbon-fiber Daytona seats. Then, we'd use the money saved from foregoing the top-down version to fund track days and road trips in the 296.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Behind the 296's cockpit lives a turbocharged V-6 that pairs with a plug-in-hybrid system. Together the gas engine and an electric motor combine to produce a whopping 819 horsepower that's sent exclusively to the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Both coupe and convertible are capable of driving on electricity alone on power drawn from a 6.0-kWh battery pack located under the floor. The 8500-rpm redline provides a visceral driving experience, as we learned during our first drive of the 296GTB coupe (we've yet to pilot a 296GTS convertible). We also experienced its exhilarating acceleration and the ability to easily probe the limits of its lofty performance. Along with four drive modes–eDrive, Hybrid, Performance, and Qualify–that provide ascending performance characteristics, the 296GTB features communicative electrically assisted power steering and a brake-by-wire system. If you want lighter wheels than the standard twin-spoke forged units, a set of rims made of carbon fiber are available.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
EPA estimates for the 2023 model year have not yet been released, though we expect them to remain the same for the 296GTB given that no mechanical changes have been made to the Italian super coupe. For reference, the 2022 296GTB was rated at 47 MPGe and its onboard battery is capable of delivering around 8 miles of electric-only motoring. We think 296GTS convertible will see similar ratings. For more information about the 296GTB's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Inside, the 296 is an exercise in elegant minimalism, except for the steering wheel. Its excessive controls create an ergonomic nightmare. Otherwise, the dashboard features an entirely digital interface that is derived from the SF90. The GTB's seats and various interior surfaces are covered with Italian leather that showcases the coupe's luxurious side. The center console contains a push-button shifter inspired by the gated manual Ferrari gearboxes of old. There's a small compartment for storing the GTB's ignition key on the center console, too. A head-up display is also discreetly integrated into the top of the dash. The interior of the GTS is said to be nearly identical to that of the GTB save for reworked seats and flaps designed to minimize buffeting when the top's down.
The Car and Driver Difference
The 296 doesn't have a traditional infotainment system. Instead, functions for the audio and navigation systems are integrated into the digital gauge cluster. Unfortunately, we found the system to be rather clumsy to use. The passenger is also treated to a digital display that Ferrari says is intended to make them feel like a co-driver.
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Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The 296GTB and 296GTS are cars that are made to be driven, so Ferrari hasn't endowed them with any driver-assistance tech. They do have airbags and a backup camera though. For more information about the 296's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.
Ferrari's powertrain warranty is shorter than what many mainstream automakers offer, but it's competitive with other supercar makers, such as Lamborghini and McLaren. Unlike those two rivals, however, Ferrari also provides an incredible amount of complimentary maintenance.
Limited warranty covers three years and unlimited miles
Powertrain warranty covers three years and unlimited miles
Complimentary maintenance covers seven years and unlimited miles
2022 Ferrari 296GTB
Vehicle Type: mid-engine, mid-motor, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe
Base: $322,986
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve 3.0-liter V-6, 654 hp, 546 lb-ft + AC motor, 164 hp, 232 lb-ft (combined output: 819 hp, 546 lb-ft; 6.0-kWh lithium-ion battery pack)
8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Height: 46.7 in
Curb Weight: 3700 lb
60 mph: 2.9 sec
100 mph: 5.7 sec
1/4-Mile: 9.7 sec
Top Speed: 205 mph
Combined/City/Highway: 20/18/22 mpg
Combined Gas + Electric: 60 MPGe
EV Range: 10 mi
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The Estherville Ambassadors serve as the charitable arm of the Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce. They welcome new businesses to the community, new owners to existing businesses, new locations or new staff and educate them on the benefits of Chamber membership. They host the Annual Golf Outing in late June at the Estherville Golf Course, a 4-person best ball tournament with an afternoon shotgun start and networking lunch. The Ambassadors are also the hosts of the Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Appreciation Banquet in September. The Ambassadors are the goodwill and charitable arm of the Chamber and they raise money to donate back to the community. Requests can be made at any time through the Chamber office.
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The Estherville Bucks program has been in effect for a number of years, and is a great way to support the local economy. Estherville Bucks are an initiative of the Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce, and the point of the program is to encourage local shopping to strengthen the area's economy and support business growth. The Estherville Bucks work just like cash and they can be purchased any time at the Chamber office for face value.
The bucks are an ideal incentive or holiday gift for employees, friends, customers and family. The Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce sold more than $30,000 worth of Estherville Bucks, last year which were in turn spent in Estherville at participating Chamber member businesses.
To purchase Estherville Bucks, please call the Chamber at 712 362 3541 or come into the office at 620 1st Avenue South.


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Baton Rouge, La. - Tiffany R. Wilkerson-Franklin, Ph.D., was appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards to serve on the Governor's Advisory Board of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Dr. Franklin was appointed on February 24, 2017 to serve on the Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Advisory Board for three years.
Dr. Wilkerson-Franklin currently serves in the capacity of Extension Project Coordinator at the Southern University Agricultural Land-Grant Campus.
For additional information on the function of the Commission, click here.
Baton Rouge, La. – The Southern University Land-Grant Campus celebrates Black History Month with the nation, and recognize some significant contributions made by African Americans to the field of agriculture. Paramount among them is George Washington Carver, the renowned botanist and inventor, whose research forever changed our lives for the better. Professor Carver, "the plant doctor" used his knowledge to teach farmers and students about new uses for crops like peas, sweet potatoes, and peanuts. He championed crop rotation and used soy plantings to replace nitrogen in depleted soil. Professor Carver's knowledge of agricultural science resulted in a legacy that led to a healthier American population, and his innovative work to increase the uses of peanut crops—by using them to create products like ink, paper, soap, paints, and antiseptics—is credited with saving the agricultural economy of the southern United States. We all continue to benefit from his work today.
George Washington Carver is just one of a great number of African Americans who improved the country and the world.
Madeline M. Turner invented the first fruit press, allowing users to push fruit into an opening where it was sliced, then shifted between plates until it was juiced in a manner described like that of an assembly line. A U.S. patent review committee member called her invention "ingenious." This complex engineering feat, essentially a self-contained assembly line, foreshadowed machines used in the food industry today.
Lloyd August Hall developed innovative food preservation techniques.
Norbert Rillieux invented a means of evaporating water that led to tremendous growth in the sugar industry.
Booker T. Whatley pioneered Clientele Membership Clubs in the early 1980s, the forerunner of modern day Community Supported Agriculture.
Percy Julian discovered important uses for soybeans, including the creation of the substance used in fire extinguishers, saving countless lives.
"Enough cannot be said about the contributions that these African Americans and others have made to enhance and improve the lives of all people, and I am happy for this opportunity to express our gratitude. Please join me in honoring the generous improvements they made to agriculture, the United States, and the world. While February is Black History Month, the work they and so many others like them have performed on our behalf deserves our recognition and thanks every month of the year," said Michael L. Young, Acting Deputy Secretary USDA.
Dr. Bobby R. Phills, Chancellor-Dean of The Land-Grant Campus, speaks during the campus's Medical Marijuana Town Hall meeting on Feb. 23 at the SU Ag Center.
Rani Whitfield, M.D., speaks about the benefits of Medical Marijuana at the SU Agricultural Land-Grant Campus's Town Hall Meeting on Feb. 23.
The Southern University Land-Grant Campus - consisting of the SU Ag Center and the College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences – held an informational Medical Marijuana Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the SU Ag Center.
Attorney Winston Decuire, Jr. provided the community and potential vendors with an overview of the law which authorizes licensed physicians to recommend medicinal treatment for ten debilitating medical conditions. These conditions include Cancer, HIV, AIDS, Cachexia/Wasting syndrome, Seizure disorders, Epilepsy, Spasticity, Crohn's Disease, Muscular Dystrophy and Multiple Sclerosis.
The law also stipulates that the plant must be developed into pharmaceutical grade medicines such as oils, pills, powders, gelatin-based chewables and other non-inhalable forms.
During the meeting Rani Whitfield, M.D., spoke about a five-year-old girl from Colorado named Charlotte, who suffered from Epilepticus and Autism along with several other health complications. There was no mediation that could control Charlotte's seizures and she relied on a feeding tube for nourishment. After 20 months of receiving low doses of marijuana plant extract, Charlotte was able to feed herself by mouth and her autistic behaviors improved.
Dr. Janana Snowden, director of the Southern Institute of Medicinal Plants, stated that the University is planning to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Solicitation for Offers (SFO) in mid-March, with a 30-45 day application period. The University also plans to select a single vendor to contract with by mid to late summer.
The University has also identified undeveloped land at the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center's Experiment Station in Baker, La., as the location of the facility. This site is located off the campus and students will not be involved in the growing or processing of the cannabis component. The vendor will be required to make an investment of $5-7 million and must be able to conduct a seed to sale operation.
Chancellor-Dean Dr. Bobby R. Phills expressed his desire for the Land-Grant Campus to help educate the community.
"This Medical Marijuana Program will give us the ability to reach out into the community and provide some help by making medicine for debilitating medical conditions. We will also conduct research on other medicinal plants through the Southern Institute of Medicinal Plants," said Phills.
For additional information, contact Dr. Snowden or LaKeeshia Lusk at 225-771-2242.
Baton Rouge, La. – Acting Deputy Agriculture Secretary Michael Young has announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $103 million in fiscal year 2017 for disaster recovery efforts to help state, local and tribal units of government protect lives and property in disaster-affected areas following natural disasters.
Baton Rouge, La. - The Southern University Agricultural Land-Grant Campus's 23rd Annual Black History Quiz Bowl held on February 21 was a huge success.
This year, the Bluez & Goldz Team, comprising of Myeisha Webb, Kelvin Wells, Jr., Terrence Curry, Joyner Deamer, and Eric Thompson, Jr. took first place. The Urban Roots Team came in second place, and the Kemeits Team finished in 3rd place. The top three teams took home plaques while each contestant had a choice of book by an African American or about some aspect of the Black experience from the available collection.
Dr. Bandele expressed his appreciation for the turn out and number of participating teams and reinforced the development offered to students in preparing, organizing teams and being inspired by knowledge of the black heritage.
Baton Rouge, La. - The Land-Grant Campus seminar in March will feature Patti R. Rose, MPH, Ed.D., Director & Founder, Rose Consulting, Miami, Florida. She will discuss from her book "Health Disparities, Diversity and Inclusion: Context, Controversies & Solutions," on Thursday, March 16 in Room 191, A.O. Williams Hall, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA at 3:00 p.m.
During this lecture and book signing event, Dr. Rose will examine the health status gap in the U.S.; diversity and inclusion; mass incarceration; educational disparities; the school (K-12 children) to prison pipeline; concerns regarding women, children, rural and urban environments; food injustice and other current, critical issues. The focus of the book is not solely on problems, but SOLUTIONS, in every chapter!
Full details are available on our website at http://bit.ly/2lDewjy. These seminar series provide the Southern University faculty, staff, students and the Baton Rouge community with information on food and agriculture, academic and research updates that impact the food and agricultural communities, and the citizens of Louisiana. This seminar is unique in that it focuses on health relative to agriculture.
Members of Southern University in Baton and surrounding communities are invited to participate in this timely lecture, and to grab a copy of this very enlightening book.
Antonio Harris and Kayla Fontenot speak to 11th and 12th graders during the Sustainable Agricultural, Rural Development Institute's (SARDI) 1st annual Work-Based Learning Conference on Feb. 2 at the LSU Eunice campus.
Baton Rouge, La. – The Sustainable Agricultural, Rural Development Institute (SARDI) – formerly known as the Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives - participated in the 1st Annual Work-Based Learning Conference on Feb. 2 at the Louisiana State University at Eunice (LSUE) campus.
Approximately 60 Juniors and Seniors from Opelousas Senior High School's Magnet Academy of Biomedical Sciences in Opelousas, La. attended the conference, which was held to further prepare students for their college and workforce entrances.
SARDI led a presentation that targeted areas such as professional dress and soft skills in the workplace. Kayla Fontenot, a Youth Agent at the Southern University Land-Grant Campus, covered professional dress as well as workplace readiness skills during the session.
Antonio Harris, Research Associate and Director of SARDI, wrapped the session up with personal experiences that were related to professional dress and workplace readiness.
Chasity Johnson, Outreach Program Assistant, sat in to assist with the audiovisual operation and was astounded by the response of the students and thought they were very receptive to the information provided.
Students from SARDI's 'Youth Ambassadors for Healthy Living' Program also participated in the conference by dressing in professional and non-professional attire and performing skits about professional dress and workplace readiness.
The entire SARDI staff agreed that the conference was much-needed and it provided students with information to assist them as they enter their college and workforce years.
Baton Rouge, La. – The Southern University Board of Supervisors voted to approve a logo redesign and revision to the mission statement for the Southern University Land-Grant Campus during their regular meeting on Friday, February 17, 2017.
The board also approved the renaming of the SU Ag Center's satellite campus in Opelousas from the Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives to the Sustainable Agricultural, Rural Development Institute (SARDI), and the establishment of the Southern Institute for One Health, One Medicine (SIOHOM), which will serve as an umbrella organization that promotes interdisciplinary research, teaching, and outreach/extension to improve the lives both humans and animals.
Baton Rouge, La. - Small farmers from throughout the state will gather at the Southern University Ag Center March 16-18 to attend the 7th annual Louisiana Small Farmer Conference.
Registration for the conference is complimentary for anyone who submits their registration form by Friday, March 3. On-site registration will begin at 8 a.m. daily.
Conference speakers will include Jay Grymes, Chief Meteorologist at WAFB News Channel 9; Brandon Davis, Ag Labor Attorney at Phelps Dunbar, LLC.; Leonard Jordan, Associate Chief for Conservation at the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Brennan Washington, Minority Farmer/ Outreach Specialist at the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE).
To register, visit http://www.suagcenter.com/small-farmers or contact Kelli Hollins at 225-771-2242 or via e-mail at kelli_hollins@suagcenter.com.
Baton Rouge, La. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses that could potentially be affected by the recent storms that USDA has several programs that provide assistance before, during and after disasters. USDA staff in the regional, State and county offices in the states of Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi are ready to help.
Property and Shelter; Food Safety and Food Assistance; Crop and Livestock Loss; and Community Recovery Resources.
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides support for disaster education through the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN).
For complete details and eligibility requirements regarding USDA's disaster assistance programs, contact a local USDA Service Center (http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app). More information about USDA disaster assistance (http://www.usda.gov/documents/fact-sheet-usda-programs-assist-individuals-small-businesses.pdf) as well as other disaster resources is available on the USDA Disaster Resource Center website. In a continuing effort to better serve the public, USDA has developed a new and improved central resource for disaster related materials. In partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other disaster-focused organizations, USDA created a Disaster Resource Center (http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=disaster-help) website, utilizing a new online searchable knowledgebase. This knowledgebase is a collection of disaster-related resources that are powered by agents with subject-matter expertise. The Disaster Resource Center website and web tool now provide an easy access point to find USDA disaster information and assistance.
Full details available at USDA website.
Baton Rouge, La. – On Saturday, February 11, the SU Ag Center's Jaguar Leader (Jag Lead) Club, and Outstanding Mature Girlz (OMG) Club served nearly 200 "Bags of Love" to homeless individuals under the Trevor J. Sims Memorial Bridge. The club members traveled from St. Helena & Tangipahoa Parishes to participate in Love Fest 2017 as part of the clubs monthly service focus, which is knowledge. Club members were introduced to a pressing issue that plagues the capital city, and that is homelessness. For the very first time students from both parishes were able to witness what life looks like when individuals do not have anywhere to turn for resources. Students also conducted an interview with homeless, 41-year old, Walter Lashell Sr., to gain knowledge on how someone could reach such deprived conditions.
Baton Rouge, La - The Southern University Ag Center and College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences are set for the 2017 Black History Quiz Bowl. The 23rd annual event will be held in the auditorium at Southern University Ag Center on Tuesday, February 21, at 3 pm.
Teams may register at the College of Agricultural, Family, and Consumer Science Dean's Office in Fisher Hall rm. 102 or by emailing rosters to obandele@cox.net. Please hurry, time is running out!
Baton Rouge, La. – The Southern University Land-Grant Campus - consisting on the SU Ag Center and College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences - will host a Medical Marijuana Town Hall Meeting on February 23, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the Southern University Ag Center – A. O. Williams Hall, 181 B. A. Little Drive in Baton Rouge, La.
The meeting will provide an overview of the Land-Grant Campus' medical marijuana venture.
Potential vendors and the public at large are invited to attend the Town Hall. The event is free.
Individuals must pre-register to attend the meeting by visiting www.suagcenter.com/townhall.
The Land-Grant Campus is requesting that all questions from vendors regarding the Medical Marijuana Program be emailed in advance to Dr. Janana Snowden at, janana_snowden@suagcenter.com. The deadline to submit questions will be 12 p.m. on February 21, 2017. All questions received will be addressed during the Town Hall.
Baton Rouge, La. - The Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center and College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences (the Land-Grant Campus) will be hosting its annual National Ag Day celebration on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 from 9:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. This year's theme is "Food for Life." National Ag Day is a nation-wide celebration where individuals and institutions recognize the importance of agriculture and how it relates to everyday life.
National Ag Day recognizes and celebrates the abundance provided by American agriculture. Join us on March 21 to show your appreciation to all those in the agriculture industry responsible for feeding over seven billion mouths every day.
Ag Day wants to help young people acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food and fiber industries.
Youth and adults are invited to come and experience live animal demonstrations, food demonstrations, technology and more at Southern University in Baton Rouge. Students will learn how agriculture impacts their daily living and how to sustain healthy living for life through food. The importance of the food and agricultural industry and its contribution statewide, nationally, and globally will be discussed with Ag Day participants. Presentations in relevant areas will be made by university faculty, staff, students and other community partners.
This event will be held at Southern University F.G. Clark Activity Center - SU mini dome, Baton Rouge, La. We look forward to your participation!
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Dr. Renita W. Marshall at (225)771-0252.
Baton Rouge, La - The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center is exposing youth at all levels of education to high paying careers in agriculture while seeking prospective students for the College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences. Dr. Andra Johnson, Vice Chancellor for Research and Technology Development at the Southern University Ag Center jumped at the chance to interact with youth at the Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts earlier in February, 2017. During the Student Career Day, Dr. Johnson discussed with a class of 2nd graders his lucrative job based on his agricultural science degree. He also taught them where samples of waste should be placed to reduce negative impact on the environment. Read more at the BRCVPA blog page or click here: http://www.brcvpa.com/blog/career-talk-in-ms-cruzs-class.
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Baton Rouge, La - The joint Southern University Ag Center and College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences 2017 Black History Quiz Bowl will be held in the auditorium at Southern University Ag Center on Tuesday, February 21, at 3 pm.
Teams may register at the College of Agricultural, Family, and Consumer Science Dean's Office in Fisher Hall; at the SU Ag Center front desk; or they can email rosters to obandele@cox.net.
Plaques will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, and all participants will receive a book by or about some aspect of the Black experience at the end of the event.
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Baton Rouge, La. – The Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives (SCRI) - a satellite campus of the Southern University Ag Center – will host a Community and School Based Gardening Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the SCRI, 1209 Diesi Street, in Opelousas, La.
School and community garden coordinators, small and large farmers and backyard gardeners are invited to attend the workshop, which is free and open to the public.
For more information or to register, contact Kayla Fontenot via phone at 337-943-2410 or email her at kayla_fontenot@suagcenter.com.


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Sister Norma Rocklage Receives 2017 Center for Interfaith Cooperation's Interfaith Ambassador Award
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Sr. Norma Rocklage '60, Ph.D., was honored as the Interfaith Ambassador of the Year by the Center for Interfaith Cooperation (CIC) at its third annual Interfaith Banquet at the Columbia Club on Sunday, February 12.
Sister Norma from Ray Mills Media on Vimeo.
More than 270 people from all faith communities and from Marian University celebrated Sr. Norma and her lifetime commitment to religious diversity and interfaith collaboration. Speakers included Mayor Joe Hogsett, President Daniel J. Elsener, Sr. Jean Marie Cleveland (vice president of mission effectiveness), Alumnus Glenn Tebbe (Indianapolis Catholic Conference), and Kathy Souchet Downey of Congressman Andre Carson's Office. Former Mayor Greg Ballard was also in attendance.
That night, Mayor Joe Hogsett declared February 12 "Sr. Norma Day." (Photo by Bill Foley)
The Marian University community came out in full force with members of the Sacred Choir and marching band performing, and Pierre Atlas, Ph.D. (a CIC board member along with Sr. Norma), served as emcee for the event.
One of the evening's highlights was a special video tribute to Sr. Norma by Cardinal Joseph Tobin from the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey.
Cardinal Tobin's Message for Sister Norma Rocklage from Ray Mills Media on Vimeo.
"Countless students and co-workers at Marian University, colleagues in education with the principal's institute, and men and women blessed through your ministry, religious education, retreat leadership, spiritual direction, and outreach to Hispanic communities have met and come to know Jesus Christ through you and your commitment to your Franciscan charism," Cardinal Tobin said in the video tribute. "Thank you Sister for all that you are and all that you do on behalf of Christ the Redeemer."
Marian University was the Legacy Sponsor for this event.


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A huge crowd of 50,000 people marched in Auckland on May 1 against the New Zealand government's plans to allow mining in the country's national parks. It was New Zealand's biggest protest march in living memory. Greenpeace ambassador Robyn Malcolm said: "For nearly 50,000 Kiwis to turn out and be prepared to speak with one voice, must tell the government something ... Our land will always be more important to our identity than some extra dollars in the pockets of mining companies."
Footprints for peace
On March 13, five women, the oldest aged 69, began walking 1400km from Brisbane to Canberra to take a message to the prime minister that we should take steps towards a nuclear-free future. The women will arrive at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra on May 24. They proudly carry a message stick presented to them by elders of the Turrabul and Yuggera people of Brisbane, which conveys a story of sustainability and will be presented to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on May 25.
The Wilderness Society splits
The tensions between staff and management in The Wilderness Society (TWS) have been building for years. Beginning as a small activist organisation that battled to save the Franklin Dam and won, it has evolved into a large, professional organisation with 45,000 financial members, campaign centres in most capital cities, and 150 paid staff.
The dangers of nuclear power
Everyone Can be a Hero By J. R. Birch Inside Outsider Publications, 2010, 293 pages In The Iron Heel, Jack London used a narrative from the future to present the dystopian and utopian possibilities that existed in his time. Everyone Can be a Hero, a new independently published book for older children and teenagers, uses a similar device.
Financial light dims for Brisbane's road tunnel
The number of cars using Brisbane's first road tunnel, which opened on March 18, has remained far below the target projected by the Brisbane City Council. After an initial toll-free period, when 65,000 vehicles used the tunnel daily, the usage plunged to a daily average of only 21,178 vehicles after a discounted toll was introduced. The drop in patronage has forced the tunnel operators, River City Motorways, to extend the discounted toll period by another seven weeks in an attempt to boost vehicle numbers.
United States: Another oil catastrophe
When setting a giant oil spill on fire is the least-worst option to limit environmental damage, you know you're in trouble. But that appeared to be the case as US authorities debated how to contain an spill caused by the failure in April of a deepwater oil rig — owned by the oil giant BP — about 80 kilometres off the US in the Gulf of Mexico. On May 2, the Times of London reported that Professor Ian MacDonald, an ocean specialist at Florida State University, said satellite data suggested the leak has already spread 9 million gallons of heavy crude oil.
Climate debt: why we're not all in this together
One of the most common cliches western politicians like to use to describe the climate crisis is: "We are all in this together". But this seemingly harmless platitude all too often conceals a dangerous lie. Actually, on a global scale, we're not all in this together. Of course, global warming will impact everywhere, but it won't affect every place in the same way.
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Profile of - Fred O.
The future pilot who sings to his guests.
"I want to transport people worldwide and rescue those in need."
Fred is a 14 year old boy from Mombasa, Kenya.
Parents: Mother: unemployed, father: businessman
Ambition: Wants to become a pilot flying people around the world and rescue those in need.
Hobby: Singing, dancing and running
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Fred's Story
Fred is a boy from Mombasa, Kenya.
He wants to become a pilot and fly the world over and also as a rescue pilot in Kenya.
In his free time Fred likes to sing, dance and run.
His mother is unemployed and his father is a businessman. He also has 2 younger brothers and sisters.
Fred ranks among the top 5% of students in his primary school graduation year.
Kennedy C.
The future architect with a vision to building safer buildings.
"I want to be recognized as the best architect in Kenya."


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Encourage a positive link between parents and the school.
Raise funds to enhance the children's development and enjoyment at the school.
Create social activities for children, parents and teachers.
Additional funds for playground project.
And many other things for our children.All parents of children at St. Peter's are automatically members of the SPSA and we rely on your support to make the charity a success. We appreciate that many of us have to juggle childcare with full time careers and busy lives. But don't worry – there are many ways in which you can get involved depending on how much time you can commit.


KT: Hi, everyone! My name is Kayla (middle name Vashti "Vash-tie") and I blog over at Variety by Vashti. I used to be an Intervention Specialist for children diagnosed with Autism, but decided to leave my job to blog full time and stay home with our 15 month old daughter, Quinn. I don't have a lot of free time, but normally I would spend it playing sand volleyball, reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee (I'm a mom, remember?!) and enjoying family time or a night out with my girlfriends.
KT: I have always loved sports, mostly volleyball, but when I moved away from home after graduation, I gained some weight. I started to hate my body and had no energy. I was sick often and starting feeling the onset of depression. I tried multiple times to get into the gym and just didn't keep going. Finally, I started to make new friends who were fit oriented and things snowballed. I lost 18lbs with TurboFire and kept going from there.
KT: Partially my friends and having the accountability. When you have people who don't make you feel guilty about showing up to girl's night a sweaty mess, or planning group workouts, it makes things easier. We also always do our best to make girl's nights snacks mostly healthy because we all understand the nutrition part! I have a full post on this here: http://varietybyvashti.org/2014/04/28/birds-feather/ Another part was gaining some confidence and realizing how good I felt. I started to realize that my workouts gave me a stress outlet and the more I focused, the easier it became to keep going. I also know I am a role model for my daughter. She clearly gets her energy and eating habits from her mommy!
KT: Honestly, I try to keep it simple. I don't count calories. I don't tell myself no all the time. I eat clean/nutrient dense food 80% of the time and 20% I allow myself to enjoy whatever I want whether it be pizza or martinis. (Yes, that was plural.) It's all about balance and I think that works best for me. I refuse to make myself a prisoner to food.
KT: It's never the same but food staples for me are: eggs with Frank's, tempeh, brussel sprouts baked with homemade ranch seasoning, turkey wrapped grilled asparagus, pizza, beer, Shakeology, fruit, and whatever else sounds good when I sit down to meal plan. OH and coffee!!!!
KT: Volleyball, jump roping, or strength training. I. Love. Lifting.
K: I chase around a 15 month old. Just kidding. I learn new things. I get bored easily and if my workouts stop making me feel good or I am not focused, I would stop doing it. Learning about new recipes, new foods, new ways to target muscles, etc keeps me moving forward.
KT: I guess I don't really have to have willpower with those things. I don't usually want them because I know they make me feel terrible. For example, a doughnut doesn't even taste good to me so telling myself no is a piece of cake (pun intended.) I use my 80/20 rule and never feel guilty about splurging just a bit on something. I also try to make healthier versions of my favorite things…like this banana ice cream. It's dreamy!
KT: If you hate working out but love food, then start in the kitchen. Begin making small changes to what you already love to do because it will be easier. For example, if you are starting with food, try focusing on getting a healthy breakfast for the entire month and once you have it under control, move on to packing your lunch for work. What you can do to FAIL immediately is say, "I am going on a diet tomorrow and I can't have anything on this list of foods." You aren't going to be perfect overnight; it has taken me years to learn what works for me.
KT: That it gets easier. It doesn't. Even the fittest people in the world have tough workouts they want to quit early and most struggle with nutrition. This lifestyle is about making yourself better so even when you reach a goal, you will find yourself looking for a new one. It's not always about weight, either! Maybe you want to hold plank longer or be able to do pull-ups. Go get 'em, girl!
KT: Am I a complete jerk if I say no one?! I honestly don't worry about what other famous fit people are doing because everyone is doing big things and inspiration needs to come from within. I guess if I had to pick, I would say Keri Walsh, Chalene Johnson, Michael Phelps, and LeBron James.
31 Replies to "POPSUGAR Select Blogger - Kayla of Variety by Vashti"
So great to learn more about Vashti! Love the balance she exhibits and her daughter is soo cute!
Aww, thank you! I think she is cute, too but I kinda have to!
Awwwww no she is genuinely cute. LOL!!!
Always interesting to read about all of your spotlights. I do think fitness becomes easier as it becomes more a part of your everyday life.
Yes incorporation into a routine is definitely key.
It's weird how it happens though! I went from having to mentally schedule it to just doing it overnight. Or so it felt that way.
Always interesting to hear people's story of how they got here and of course don't we always want more yummy food ideas!!
Don't forget to go by her blog as well.
Did someone just say food? Where?!
LOLOL!!! I love food too!
Check out her blog for even more.
Vashti has some great tips for achieving and maintaining a healthy diet. I'm going to check out her healthier version of banana ice cream. Thanks!!
I think you will love it! What do you think about a pumpkin one? Or maybe you could make one similar to your hot apple cider I am drooling over?
pumpkin — hmmmm???? side eye on that one Kayla Vashti.
Great feature. Having an accountability partner and strength training are definitely helpful to keep fit.
I love that we all encourage each other as well! Even reading all of these comments gives me so much energy to keep being fit!
That's what I like to hear… eating foods you love while still being healthy!
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And I sure do love food! I also love social media, but your post really hits home. There are days it just leaves me feeling annoyed so I turn it off until the next day. Great post!
So nice to meet you Kayla! and that ice cream looks amazing!
Hi, Holly! I think you will really enjoy it, and please, let me know if you make your own version. I'm always up for trying new things!
What a great post and great way to get to know other bloggers. So glad to have read it.
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Diatta, I really appreciate you reaching out and featuring me today! I've found some new friends and blogs to follow which is my whole goal; finding other women with the same passion of being HEALTHY, HAPPY and FIT!
You are most certainly welcome Kayla Vashti. Glad you took the time. I love finding new blogs to follow. Thanks again!!
She's fabulous!!! She sounds like so much fun!
Love her!!! How cute is that little girl?!
Thanks for stopping by Jenn.
I love these features! It's fun to read what other health-bloggers are doing and find new ones to check out!


If you're late for lunch and looking for something to eat, which restaurant do you go to? If you're not sure or just want to know what types of restaurants are popular with folks today, here's a short list of what you can expect to find in major cities. True there are many concepts coming up, but these have stood the test of time.
Bar and grills like Bonefish Grill serve a variety of grilled foods including steaks, burgers, hotdogs, and fish, and most of them also offer plenty of non-grilled food items like soups, appetizers, desserts and more. The majority of them also provide a host of beverages including alcoholic drinks.
These restaurants obviously have a host of BBQ meals and dishes on the menu such as briskets, pork ribs and barbecued entrees, although a growing number are now offering additional dishes such as steaks and salads to go along with the main dish.
Also known as a bistro, they are casual eateries specializing in casual and fast food items like cheeseburgers, fries and hotdog sandwiches. Most cafes serve cold dishes like salads and sandwiches as well as hot meals like pizzas and pastas.
A coffee house is an establishment that sells primarily coffee and other caffeinated beverages. While some of them sell food items, they're usually limited to casual food like sandwiches.
A concession stand isn't really a restaurant but a stall where you can buy ice cream, chips and other light snacks as well as hamburgers and hotdog sandwiches. These are usually found near fairs and sports venues.
Diner is a term used for certain restaurants in the US, particularly those with a retro design, casual and specializes in American food like hotdogs, tuna melts and hamburgers. A good example of this would be Denny's.
This is an eating area in shopping centers where you can find an assortment of food vendors available. Typically, food courts have inexpensive food and a first come, first serve service.
An oyster bar is a restaurant that serves only oysters. Somewhat related to this is the raw bar where oysters, raw shellfish and clams are served. However, some of these restaurants also now prepare cooked food, steamed shellfish and clam chowders. Traditional ones, though, stick with just oysters.
A roadhouse is a restaurant or bar that's found along a highway or town outskirts, such as Texas Roadhouse. A steakhouse, as the name suggests, specializes in beef steaks and different kinds of meats. A tearoom on the other hand, is a restaurant that serves pastries and light meals along with a wide array of teas.
A teppanyaki is a Japanese restaurant where you and the other guests sit around a counter that's hooked up to a grill. A trattoria meanwhile, is a casual restaurant offering Italian food, similar to what you will find at an Italian American restaurant.


Often we require taxi services to go from one place to another or for tourism purpose in a city and when the city is as big as Gurugram, you may often require cab or taxi service. So, it becomes very important to have all the details of all taxi service providers, you can avail the service of, be it at any point of time.
So you are a permanent Gurugram resident? or have recently shifted to here? Here's a list of all the cab and taxi service providers in the Gurugram city. This list can be handy for those who reside in Delhi, and also for the people who are new to Gurugram and need to travel in the city, very often.
Radio cabs have become the order the day in a city like Gurugram where people are always on the move. All you need to do is book your cab with the call centre and they will have you dropped in your destination. These cabs are reliable and quick, though have a higher rate compared to the local taxis.
Taxis are very much in demand in today's life. They have a pick and drop facility to all places within the NCR and outside as well.
Nothing can beat your local taxi stand ! They are your friendly neighbours and are available 24x7. They are also cheaper than the radio cabs.
So you can pick the one that is close by your place or even that distant one whose service suits you. Keep the numbers handy and avail the services whenever you want!
The list of cabs mentioned in the page will take you to Noida. However, we can suggest a rate only after you mention specific pick up and drop points.