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Bringing to light a new energy path: the case of Minas Gerais State, Brazil
Ana Pimenta Ribeiro
posted 17 Jun, 2020
In Brazil, more than 60% of the energy comes from hydroelectricity, making the system highly vulnerable in the context of global climate change, with precipitation and temperature shifts over the years. Characterized by its multiple opportunities of sources and conversion technologies for energy, biomass has a high potential to become responsible for a relevant share on the renewable energy supply. Previous studies on biomass energy production in Brazil confirm promising results. This paper highlights possibilities for biomass power generation in Minas Gerais State. To estimate the energy productivity, a Sustainable Technical Coefficient was adopted: a conservative index that considerers the portion of residues that could be used maintaining the integrity of the soil.
This index was applied, together with the data on the silviculture and selected crops yield. The local energy demand was also calculated and compared to the potential energy production. Results show that 78% of the municipalities could have their basic energy needs and 18% of the demand for productive uses met by residues of crops and silviculture production.
For the state Minas Gerais, with its tradition of agriculture, the biomass residual energy is viable and should be considered by policymakers.
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Brazil presents a unique model for the structural development of an energy sector: having made advances in technology for hydropower since the 19th century, which have dominated the country's energy matrix since the 1970s. During this period, several supply crises were faced. The most severe occurred in 2001, where general blackouts began to take place. This marked a turning point in the country, with the resumption of energy projects to guarantee the supply of energy to the population. Interestingly, the source of most of this energy remained the same: hydroelectricity (Gomes et al. 2002). The two biomes with the highest levels of species endangerment and fragmentation, the Cerrado and Amazon (Vedovato et al. 2016; de Oliveira et al. 2017), contain about 70% of the potentials for hydropower production (Ferreira et al. 2014). The negative impacts of the projects on the way of life of local communities on the river's surroundings and nature are hard to avoid. Regardless of the Brazilian Environment Agency requiring specific conditions and limitations for the execution of such projects, the dam's construction continued to defy these restrictions and create irreparable impacts on the environment and social areas (Fearnside 2009; Fearnside and Pueyo 2012; Abramovay 2014; Fuchs 2016; Winemiller et al. 2016). Moran et al. (2018) point that without considering the real social, environmental and cultural costs involved in the water dams construction, it cannot be considered a sustainable source of energy.
In the context of global climate change, Brazil has experienced precipitation and temperature shifts over recent years. Considering the lack of seasonality in Brazil, the impact of these shifts on electricity generation has been massive and has negatively impacted the population's quality of life. More than 60% of the energy for the whole country comes from hydroelectricity, obtained from a mix of energy sources that makes the system highly vulnerable (chart 1) (EPE 2018). Without investment in the sector, the necessary amount of water, and without alternative sources of clean energy, the country is dependent more than ever on natural gas thermoelectric energy generation as an alternative to meet its demand (Welfle 2017). This makes the system expensive and harmful to the environment (Gomes 2014).
A relevant change in the energy sector requires investment, legislative and organizational changes, combining environmental considerations and a set of multi-criteria local planning and public participation (Haaren et al. 2012). According to Abramovay (2014), despite being responsible for a small share of the world's energy matrix (3%), the increasing use of modern renewable energy sources (solar, wind, geothermal and modern biomass) lean towards to exponentially lower their costs and thus, make them more generally accessible. A distributed energy production system from renewable technologies would be able to provide a central source of renewable environmental-friendly energy.
Biomass energy is characterized by its diverse sorts of sources and conversion technologies for energy, presenting a relevant potential for supply through renewable energy. The term biomass includes plant material produced through photosynthesis and all its by-products, as cultivated crops, forest-wood, animal manures and organic matter (Vidal and da Hora 2011). A considerable amount of research has already been developed on the topic of cleaner, cheaper and accessible energy sources in a diverse sort of regions such as Peru (Lillo et al. 2015), Spain (Díaz-Cuevas et al. 2019), Italy (Palmas et al. 2012), Greece (Skoulou et al. 2011), Germany (Palmas et al. 2015), South Africa (Batidzirai et al. 2016) and Southern Asia (Bhattacharyya 2014), as some examples of the many researches present different methods to explore the best opportunities for renewable energy generation. Responsible for 8,2% of the energy supply in Brazil (EPE 2018), previous studies on biomass energy production conclude that it is an option that should be considered on the development of the country's energy sector. In the Brazilian Atlas of Bioenergy (Coelho et al. 2012), a national-wide methodology was presented. There, it was considered residual energy production from agriculture and silviculture activities, liquid swine sewage and solid urban waste in sanitary landfills. Maps were used to present the results to each region of the country, considering different conversion efficiency scenarios.
The Rural Residues Energetic Inventory (EPE 2014) was produced by the Brazilian Energy Research Company in order to explore the potential as energy source from agriculture, agroindustry and livestock residues. A summary of different sources was presented, detailing the agriculture production and the estimation of its residues. A potential of 48 million toe for the agriculture and livestock waste was estimated, considering different conversion technologies, presented regarding the technical potential for biomethane and energy production.
Another example of biomass energy potential assessment in Brazil is the Biomass Residues as Energy Source to Improve Energy Access and Local Economic Activity in low HDI regions of Brazil and Colombia (BREA Project) (GBIO et al. 2015). In a cooperative effort between Brazilian and Colombian scientists, a complete data set on energy generation from residues was presented. The target of the study was to "develop a better knowledge of energy requirements for productive purposes among poor households in urban and rural areas of Brazil and Colombia (many of them in isolated regions), which could allow inputs for targeted policy interventions" (GBIO et al. 2015, p. 23). The methodology encompassed an assessment of different conversion technologies, potentials, policies, scenarios, and barriers to the development of bioenergy for 32 municipalities in the Brazilian Amazonian region.
Regarding other renewable energy sources, biomass energy requires needs the major area per produced energy unit (Blaschke et al. 2013a), and it could be related to a potential conflict with other land uses (Söderberg and Eckerberg 2013). Without considering careful planning, the competition between biomass energy, conservation, agriculture, and forestry is inevitable (Blaschke et al. 2013b). Concerning sustainability, any enterprise that seeks biomass as a source of power must guarantee the soil health, the biodiversity and water cycle, lowering the negative impacts in the long term.
One alternative for minimizing negative environmental impacts of biomass use and ensuring sustainability is to produce energy from cultivation residues, thereby bringing more opportunities to the local population. Several agricultural systems base their natural cycle on nutrient recycling, where part or certain residue of the main crop is left on the soil, to protect it physically from rain, sun, and wind and to nurture soil biota. The crop residue retention is, in fact, one of the three pillars of Conservation Agriculture (Hobbs et al. 2008; Sommer et al. 2018). This measure can avoid the necessity of the input of fertilizers and protect against soil degradation, as well as increase the carbon sequestration in the soil. However, some studies point out that there is no need to place all the residues on the soil. In some cases, a proportion can be removed without causing harm to the integrity of the soil (Dias et al. 2012; EPE 2014; Foelkel 2016).
In a country such as Brazil, where hydro energy represents not only the highest share in the energy matrix but also a fragile energy source in a climate change context, the assessment of alternatives that minimize environmental impacts, promote the sustainable development of the population, and guarantee the energy security should be seriously considered. In this paper, an estimation of the regional potential of energy production from biomass residues is assessed; recommendations from literature for how much residue could be removed without damaging the soil is also considered. This potential energy production is compared to the local energy demand. We aimed to answer the following questions:
How much energy from residues can be produced sustainably without compromising the soil?
Can sustainable potential meet the local demand for energy?
According to Ribeiro and Rode (2016), the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil presents favorable characteristics for the development of biomass energy initiatives. The authors conducted an analysis with the objective of finding ideal regions to develop new biomass energy initiatives, considering the local demand, transmission lines, existing energy sources and environmental constraints (land use and environmental preservation factors). The state of Minas Gerais presented the higher potential for proving the sources to the development of a biomass energy initiative, respecting the environment fragilities and its regulations.
Minas Gerais gained importance during colonial times mainly from the wealth coming from its abundance of gold. With the exhaustion of these sources and the decline of the mining industry in the early nineteenth century, agriculture emerged as an important economic activity of the region. Considered by some authors as a period of stagnation and decay, the exhaustion of the gold mining activity left society more diverse, and one which demanded different agricultural products. This led to the structuring of a productive and commercial sector that aimed to meet these internal demands.
The industrial sector is the second largest in the Minas Gerais economy, accounting for about 29.5% of the state's GDP (IBGE 2017a), with the iron mining industry leading this economic sector. The state also stands out in the production of automobiles, steel products, cement, chemicals, and food. Minas Gerais also presents the third largest economy in Brazil, participating with approximately 8.7% of the Brazilian GDP, behind only the states of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro (IBGE 2017a). The main agricultural goods produced are coffee, sugar, milk, various types of meats, soy, corn, and beans. In 2008, the exportation from the agribusiness reached US$ 5.9 billion, corresponding to 8.2% of Brazilian agribusiness exports that year (Bastos and Gomes 2011). The rural universe dominates the cultural identity of the population that, despite being known as miners (mineiros), has a historical and affective cultural relationship with the countryside culture (Souza 2013).
The Brazilian electrical distribution sector is mainly divided by state. Until the early 1990s, most of the states governments were the owners of the companies that provide the local operations on the energy distribution system (Tovar et al. 2010). This condition changed with the privatizations that came along to reduce the debt of a system that experienced rapid growth during the 1960s and 1970s and culminated in a profound crisis on the 1980s (Fagundes de Almeida and Queiroz Pinto Junior 2000; Lorenzo 2002; Tovar et al. 2010). The privatization wave did not reach the state of Minas Gerais, where the same company, CEMIG (Minas Gerais Energy Company), is responsible for the concessions of 96% of the state. CEMIG also figures as one of the few companies in the country that join the tasks of generation, distribution, transmission, and commercialization of energy (CEMIG 2012).
Considering the necessity of choosing a study area, the state unit appears as the most appropriate option, since besides having uniformity in the electric system, it also presents a political management unit, a factor that facilitates the creation and application of policies. The state of Minas Gerais has positive environmental and economic characteristics for the development of this study. Therefore, has been elected as the focus area of this paper
To analyze the self-sufficiency in sustainable bioenergy of a federative unit with the fourth largest territorial area, the second largest number of inhabitants and the largest number of municipalities in the country (IBGE 2017a) aims to bring light to the possible new paths that can guide the decision making on the direction of sustainable energy diversification in Brazilian energy matrix.
2. Material And Methods
2.1. Productivity data Analysis
In order to assess the distribution of biomass residues in the state of Minas Gerais from annual crops, permanent crops, and silviculture production was downloaded from the governmental SIDRA (SIDRA - IBGE 2015a) platform. For annual and permanent crops, data was collected considering the crops that are produced in the entire state area, some predominantly in a large-scale agricultural model (corn, sugarcane, and coffee), and another more commonly in a family production model (manioc). Municipalities that had a production rate of higher than 1,000 tonnes per year in the last agriculture census were selected to be analyzed. The intention of this was to calculate the potential for municipalities where the yield would make the installation of an energy production unit worthwhile. The chosen crops were coffee, corn, beans, manioc, and sugarcane. The assessment of production data is important for the estimation of the amount of residues generated during the production process. For all the crops, the literature indicates a percentage of rests remaining from harvesting or primary processing.
For the silviculture, we selected data pertaining to the production of eucalyptus charcoal, firewood and wood in 2016. To ensure the sustainability of the process, data regarding wood products from native vegetation was not considered in this study. From the total of 853 municipalities in the state of Minas Gerais, 804 met the conditions and were analyzed.
For all the energy sources the maintenance of current land use was presupposed. Considering that the state of Minas Gerais has around 30% of its original vegetation cover (Carvalho et al. 2008), this research estimates an energy production that excludes the conversion of preserved areas into agriculture or silviculture areas. Another principle followed was to guarantee that the competition of uses between energy and food would not occur, ensuring not only productivity but also sustainability (Ribeiro and Rode 2016).
Considering soil integrity as a main necessity for the continuation of production activities, for crops and silviculture, the recommendations in the literature regarding the percentage of the residues that should be left in the field for soil recovery was followed. To estimate the energy productivity, a Sustainable Technical Coefficient (TCS) was adopted (see Table 1). The Traditional Technical Coefficient (TCT) represents the proportion of residues within the total yield (Coelho et al. 2015). For each of the crops and for wood, literature was found indicating how much could be used to maintain the integrity of the soil. For most of the sources, a percentage indicated by studies in Brazil, adequate for the tropical conditions, was adopted. Only for the case of coffee, as no specific literature was present, the general recommendation of leaving 70% in the soil was assumed. Even though it may be considered a conservative value, the decision of removing a minor amount of residues aims to avoid solving one problem by creating another (soil degradation). The practice of conservation tillage has already proven effective for soil and environment conservation (Busari et al. 2018). In this paper, it was considered that the guarantee of supply for bioenergy production depends directly on soil productivity. A lower amount of organic matter in the soil can be more damaging to productivity than its excess. Thus, a more conservative coefficient was adopted in order to guarantee sustainability. Table 1 represents the values of TCS used in the calculation.
Traditional Technical Coefficient and Sustainable Technical Coefficient
Type of residue
Traditional Technical Coefficient (TCT)
Percentage left on the soil
Sustainable Technical Coefficient (TCS)
The TCT and TCS for beans, manioc and corn were found on EPE (2014). For sugarcane, the coefficients adopted were from Dias et al. (2012). For the eucalyptus, less literature was found regarding the use of residues. A relevant portion of the residues correspond to the litter, which represents an important share on the nutrient cycling process. Foelkel (2016) recommends that the litter, leaves and small branches are indispensable for the maintenance of soil fertility. Therefore, only the residues from the harvests (primary processing) were considered. Specific data on the availability of each source and its proportion to be considered in the calculation can be seen in Table 2.
Availability of each source and sustainable proportion considered for energy conversion
Total yield (ton/year)
Sustainable Technical Coefficient(TCS)
Available residues (ton/year)
2.2. Application of formulas
To calculate the potential for energy production from biomass residues in the state of Minas Gerais, or the amount of energy that could be produced considering losses in the process, we applied different formulas to different sources. All the formulas were used by Coelho et al. (2012) (Coelho et al. 2012) for the Brazilian Bioenergy Atlas. These calculations provide an overview of how biomass energy is distributed in the state per source and are detailed presented in Ribeiro and Rode (2019).
All the calculations were made taking into consideration a viable technology: a cheap technology with low conversion efficiency (15%). Considering that investing in sustainable energy to improve people's lives is not necessarily an attractive business, even more in a context of economic crisis. Modern and expensive technology with a higher conversion coefficient would be unlikely to be financed.
2.3. Demand Calculation
The energy ladder from Coelho and Goldemberg (2013) was adopted to estimate the potential energy demand in the municipalities for two distinctive phases: (1) First phase: basic energy needs (lighting, cooking, and heating), which would necessitate about 50–100 kWh per person per year, (2) Second phase: productive uses (water pumping, irrigation, agricultural processes, heating, and cooking), which would necessitate about 500–1,000 kWh per person per year.
As presented by Coelho et al. (2015) and applied by Ribeiro and Rode (2019), low and high electricity requirements were calculated.
From a total of 853 municipalities in the Minas Gerais state, only 49 didn't reach the minimum production rate of 1,000 tonnes per year in the last agriculture census to integrate the analysis. As a result, the analysis focuses on 804 municipalities that reached the stipulated value.
3.1. Energy potential
Minas Gerais is a state where agriculture represents one of the strongest local activities, ranging from large scale monoculture farms to traditional family subsistence farming (IBGE 2009). The energy potential from annual crop residues (Fig. 1) had the highest results from all the sources, reaching values up to 60 MW with the yearly harvesting per municipality. The west sub-region, known as Triângulo Mineiro, had the best result, due to the dominance of modern large scale agribusiness in. This sub-region is the main producer of sugarcane and corn in the state (Bastos and Gomes 2011).
Standing out as the largest producer and exporter of coffee in Brazil, the state of Minas Gerais is responsible for more than 50% of the country's production. Even though the residues of coffee production alone show results varying from 0.1 to 1.5 MW (Fig. 2), the results are considerably lower than those of energy production from annual crop residues.
The state of Minas Gerais also has a strong silviculture sector. Having its origins with the stimulation of the steel and iron industries on the 1970s by the military dictatorship (1964–1985), the lack of coal to fire the sector was presented as an impediment. An incentive project was then created, where a 50% reduction on the taxes was given to private owners and companies that were willing to invest in silviculture (Calixto et al. 2009). This marked the beginning of the development of the eucalyptus sector in the country. By 2016, more than 2 million tonnes of wood was produced per year in Minas Gerais (SIDRA - IBGE 2015b). In the more productive areas, the estimation of the potential energy production from silviculture residues (Fig. 3) could reach values of up to 8 MW with the annual yearly harvest per municipality.
The combination of the values presented in the above generated scenario, where the most fruitful areas of the state would reach a value of the total sustainable technical potential for energy production of up to 65 MW with the yearly harvest per municipality (Fig. 4).
In total, within all the accessed sources, the annual crops show the highest potential at the state of Minas Gerais, reaching a total of 6,495 GWh/year. This reflects the consolidated agriculture industry present in the state, mainly in the western. The permanent crops have the smallest value: 259 GWh/year. Considering that the only permanent crop type accessed was coffee, the results are interesting. The silviculture potential shows a more distributed result, with no concentration in one specific region of the state and reaching a total of 1,409 GWh/year.
3.2. Demand vs. production
To evaluate if the sustainable energy potential could meet the local energy demand, the potential future energy demand for basic needs and productive uses was calculated and compared to the sustainable technical potential (Figs. 5 and 6).
The municipalities where the demand was met in the basic needs scenario, reach 79% of the total municipalities (Table 3) and 83% of the analyzed municipalities. Most of the places where the results were not sufficient represent large metropoles, with no space for agriculture and high demand for energy. The large municipalities that could meet the energy demand in a productive use scenario are those with the greatest yield in the state. Many of them are at the west sub-region, where the agribusiness is concentrated and the highest GDP on the state is located.
Synthesis of the results of demand vs. production.
Productive Uses
Not sufficient
Not analyzed
For the scenario of basic needs for the whole state, a surplus of 6,704 GWh/year was estimated. One possibility for optimization is the exportation of residues from regions with energy surplus to places where the agricultural and silviculture residues cannot cover the demand. Another option to be exploited is the transformation of the surplus into pellets: a dry, compact and small portion of biomass that is easily stored and transported. This alternative could be a solution to meet the demand of areas with lower residues and generate income for the places with additional residues. A Brazilian law resolution from 2015 (ANEEL 687/15) began to facilitate the process of decentralized energy production, regulating the distribution of micro and mini energy generation. Therefore, creating an ideal context for the development of small energy generation units.
According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Minas Gerais is the fourth biggest state in the country and the second largest in terms of the inhabitant numbers, with an estimated population of 20,869,101 inhabitants in 2016 (IBGE 2017a). From the 853 municipalities, 32 have large cities (more than 100 thousand inhabitants) and hold 45% of the state's population. Those populated municipalities have more capacity to increase the energy demand, while also having less area to produce agriculture and residues. These municipalities are responsible for 12% of the energy potential and, as it is calculated based on the population, 45% of the energy demand. This unbalanced relation means 11 of those 32 municipalities meet the demand on a basic needs scenario and only one on a productive uses scenario. Palmas et al. (2015) investigated the regional potential for the ideal renewable energy mix in Germany. Such kind of research has not been carried yet in Brazil and could figure as the next step on way of creation a sustainable energy system for Minas Gerais. As assed on this paper, biomass could figure as a supplier of 78% from the basic needs demand and 18% of the energy in a scenario of productive uses (Table 3). An ideal sustainable energy mix, including other sources such as solar and wind energy or even biomass from urban solid waste, could reduce the risk of energy shortages and blackouts and contribute to a clean and safe energy matrix.
It is important to remark that the demand calculation is based on the essential needs of a household, so the amount of energy estimated does not reflect the modern patterns of energy consumption. The energy that comes from residues could be directed to the low-income population, focusing on the rural area where it is produced and on improving locally produced goods, as well as raise its attractiveness for new local business (Venghaus and Acosta 2018). Investments in education and infrastructure can come from a more accessible energy system, as well as better possibilities for savings, entrepreneurism and new agricultural activities. The impact of energy generation is not purely related to the increment of income. It could also have a significant role in the improvement of education and health possibilities, as well as gender equality, considering that the improvement of electricity access usually has a larger effect on female employment (Cook 2011). Considering the environmental and social risks involved with new hydropower projects (Ferreira et al. 2014), the development of technologies and programs, that support the propagation of the use of biomass residues for energy production, can play an important role on future sustainable development in Brazil.
Among the production means existing in the state, family farming is the main responsible for the food supply for the state population. Characterized by small properties, managed essentially by the family, it presents a larger amount of properties (79% of the farms on the state (IBGE 2017b)), with greater work and income generation per cultivated area (Abramovay 1997). Those small farmers are commonly organized in cooperatives production systems and associations, in order to increase the competitiveness of their product and their market insertion (Costa et al. 2015). Being a model that is already applied by those farmers for other purposes, the organization in cooperatives of biomass energy production from their crop residues could optimize the logistics for collection and processing of this residue, as well as the distribution of the energy generated.
One concept that could be applied for the development of energy production through biomass residues is the so-called Social Technology. According to Dagnino (2014), a Social Technology is any method, process, product or technique, shaped to solve some type of social problem that meets the necessities of simplicity, low cost, easy applicability, replicability and proven social impact. The creation of a model for energy production, that works for lower income communities and that is simple to replicate with minor adaptations could improve the local and regional development without generating impacts on the environment and improve the local economy.
This paper aimed to explore the alternatives for renewable energy generation in Brazil, investigating specifically the case of residual biomass from agriculture and silviculture. The chosen study area was the state of Minas Gerais, a region that was pointed out by previous researches as promising for this type of assessment. A Sustainable Technical Coefficient was developed, taking into consideration that part of the residues would be let on the soil with the objective of maintaining the nutrient cycling and soil health, ensuring the sustainability in the long term. The technology chosen for the calculations has low efficiency in energy conversion. Being a cheaper option, easily found in the national market, it was selected for being the most viable. The energy demand was estimated and compared with the energy potential results.
In a country where hydro energy represents not only the highest share of the energy matrix but also a fragile energy source, the results of this study reveal a promising new path. For the state Minas Gerais, with its tradition of agriculture, 78% of the municipalities could have their basic energy needs met by residues of crops and silviculture production. When more elaborated uses are considered, there is a drop where 18% of the municipalities would be able to be self-sufficient in energy supply. Even with a significant reduction on the percentage, this would relieve pressures placed on the construction of new hydroelectric plants, which have substantial negative impacts on the environment and in the way of life of the communities on the surroundings of the flooded areas. A cooperative production system among rural producers is also presented as an alternative to reduce production costs and may allow the partial improvement of agricultural raw material, adding value to the final product. An energy mix where other renewable energy sources are considered can also increase the chances of success of an enterprise focused on renewable energy.
Since 2015, Brazil has faced an economic downturn that tends to decrease the attractiveness of an investment. Other relevant aspects for consideration, are the lack of policies that encourage the deployment of new renewable energies and the questionable environmental agenda adopted by the elected government in 2018. The results obtained here can be used to empower the local population or stakeholders, as a base to seek for renewable energy projects, creating the ground for changes in the country's energy system.
It should be noted that calculations regarding collection logistics, transport of materials, purchase, installation, and operation of a power generating unit and training, were not addressed in this paper and should be taken in consideration in future studies.
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• The datasets analyzed during the current study are available in the SIDRA (Brazilian Institute of Statistic and Geography Automatic Recovery System) repository, at https://sidra.ibge.gov.br. The datasets generated during the current study are available from the author on reasonable request.
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This research is fully financed by the Brazilian research incentive program Science Without Borders, from the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES Foundation, Proc. n BEX 12957/13 − 5) and is an ongoing doctorate research project from the Institute of Environmental Planning (Institut für Umweltplanung – IUP), the Leibniz Universität Hannover.
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• Acknowledgements:
• I would like to thank Michael Rode for the revision and valuable comments, Mayesse Silva for the support with the soil conservation related questions and Louise von Falkenhayn for the English revision.
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Vince Russo's The Brand Recap w/ DDP - Financial Risk of Starting DDP Yoga, Keeping a Positive Mindset, More!
Russo says that he refers to DDP as 'Saint Page' because DDP really is a Saint. This isn't a gimmick for DDP, because everyone eventually slips up when portraying a gimmick. This is legitimately who DDP is, and he wishes that more people could be as motivational and kind as DDP is.
Russo welcomes DDP to the show.
DDP says that he has always felt that life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it. One day he decided to just live his whole life at 90%, with the intention to help everyone he could. After that he still found himself searching for some kind of return on his help, and those returns never came. He went to a very dark place where he decided to stop helping people altogether.
After thinking that through, he soon realized that he couldn't change the way he lived his life based on the way others lived theirs. Ever since that day, he has made it his life's goal to inspire others and help anyone in need.


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Q: Not being able to change Title in a Caliburn.Micro Conductor View using MahApps MetroWindow I'm doing like so:
<Controls:MetroWindow x:Class="BS.Expert.Client.App.Views.ShellView"
    xmlns:Controls="clr-namespace:MahApps.Metro.Controls;assembly=MahApps.Metro"
    xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
    xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
    ShowTitleBar="True"
    Title="My Title">

The thing is that this is at the same time a defined main conductor on the main window with which I control navigation through other windows, so I'm not able to inherit from MetroWindow to at least trying change the title in the ViewModel:
public class ShellViewModel : Conductor<IScreen>.Collection.OneActive, IShell
{
    public ShellViewModel()
    {
        #region mahApps Theme Loading

        var theme = ThemeManager.DetectAppStyle(Application.Current);
        var appTheme = ThemeManager.GetAppTheme(App.Configuration.Theme);
        ThemeManager.ChangeAppStyle(Application.Current, theme.Item2, appTheme);

        #endregion
        //TODO: Changing Title here is not possible ((MetroWindow)this).Title = "No way";
        // Tudo bem na seguinte liña
        LocalizeDictionary.Instance.Culture = new System.Globalization.CultureInfo("pt-BR");
        ShowPageOne();
    }

    public void ShowPageOne()
    {
        ActivateItem(new PageOneViewModel());
    }
}

How should I change the title?

A: When using the MVVM pattern you should never try to set anything on the view directly in the view model like this. Instead using data binding to accomplish this.
So you would have a property on your ShellViewModel with something like:
public string MyTitle
{
    get { return _myTitle; }
    set
    {
        _myTitle = value;
        //Insert your property change code here (not sure of the caliburn micro version)
    }
}

and in your window xaml it would be something like:
<Controls:MetroWindow
    Title="{Binding MyTitle}"
    xmlns:Controls="clr-namespace:MahApps.Metro.Controls;assembly=MahApps.Metro"
    ...
    >

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What is the best Bonnie and Clyde movie?
Here are the best Bonnie and Clyde movies to plan your next road…
Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
The Highwaymen (2019)
Gun Crazy (1950)
Bonnie & Clyde, Italian Style (1982)
The Bonnie Parker Story (1958)
The Other Side of Bonnie and Clyde (1968)
Did Bonnie Parker have a child?
Born on October 1, 1910, in Rowena, Texas; shot to death on May 23, 1934; daughter of Emma Parker; married Roy Thornton, but was known for her long relationship with Clyde Barrow; no children.
How true is Bonnie and Clyde movie?
GUINN: Well, the movie is wonderful entertainment, but it's less than five percent historically accurate. Bonnie and Clyde did not emerge sort of as full-blown, glamorous figures, suddenly driving around the country holding up banks.
Is Bonnie & Clyde on Netflix?
An American classic is available to stream for those who are subscribed to Netflix. It is Arthur Penn's 1967 film "Bonnie and Clyde." This is not just one of the most entertaining movies ever made, but also one of the most influential.
How many Bonnie and Clyde movies were made?
The Bigger Picture: Two Different Films, Two Takes On Bonnie And Clyde. In the latest installment of the Houston Matters movie segment, The Bigger Picture, we look at how two infamous figures are portrayed in two very different films: the 1967 movie Bonnie and Clyde and 2019 Netflix film The Highwaymen.
Why was the movie Bonnie and Clyde so important?
Bonnie and Clyde is considered one of the first films of the New Hollywood era and a landmark film. It broke many cinematic taboos and for some members of the counterculture, the film was considered a "rallying cry." Its success prompted other filmmakers to be more open in presenting sex and violence in their films.
Where did Bonnie and Clyde meet for the first time?
Several accounts describe Parker and Barrow's first meeting. The most credible states that they met on January 5, 1930 at the home of Barrow's friend Clarence Clay at 105 Herbert Street in the neighborhood of West Dallas.
Who was in the posse that killed Bonnie and Clyde?
Parker lived with her mother again after the failure of her marriage, and she worked as a waitress in Dallas. One of her regular customers was postal worker Ted Hinton. In 1932, he joined the Dallas Sheriff's Department and eventually served as a member of the posse that killed Bonnie and Clyde.
Who was the getaway driver for Bonnie and Clyde?
He never rejoined the gang. On April 30, Barrow was the getaway driver in a robbery in Hillsboro during which store owner J.N. Bucher was shot and killed. Bucher's wife identified Barrow from police photographs as one of the shooters, although he had stayed inside in the car. Parker wrote poetry to pass the time in jail.
What is the festival in Tumauini Isabela?
Can you always calculate NNT?

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Kore & Skalp are two DJs and producers who have worked together since 1997. Among others, they have made mixtapes, concerts and Scratch performances. And they have produced music for many underground groups, e.g. Eloquence, Costello and la Scred Connexion. Since 2001, Kore & Skalp have been at Sony Music France. They separated in 2006 after 5 years together.

Career

Kore (real name Djamel Fezari) & Skalp (real name Pascal Boniani Koeu) have mixed tracks by a great number of French artists. They produced the album La Vie Avant la Mort (Life Before Death) by French rapper Rohff, and they have taken part in producing songs for albums by Booba, Don Choa, Willy Denzey, Leslie and all of the comedy DVDs by Jamel Debbouze. They have made the music to the movie Taxi 3 along with DJ Mehdi and The Neptunes.

In 2003, the duo decided to go their own way. Artop Records offered them independence so they could develop their own projects and help some artists in the beginning of their new career like the R'n'B singer Amine.

In 2004 the team produced Booba and Leslie's albums, and toured with them as DJs. At the same time the duo made their first album named Raï'n'B Fever which mixed R'n'B and Raï. The album came out in France in June 2004, and went gold with over 75,000 sold copies. The single "Un Gaou à Oran", with 113, the Algerian raï star Mohammed Lamine and Magic System was a big hit in France during the summer and autumn 2004. On the album, French R'n'B artists such as Corneille, Willy Denzey and Leslie appeared. Also great raï names Khaled, Faudel, Amine and several French rap stars like Rohff and 113 were included on the album.

In summer 2006 Raï'n'B Fever 2 was released, and stars like Amerie, Kelly Rowland, Amine, M. Pokora, Leslie and Sniper could be found on the CD.

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 http://www.skyrock.com/musique/Artistes/?85+Kore-skalp+bio (In French)

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(EurActiv) — Trade unions and employers have joined forces to urge the EU and UK to speed up Brexit talks ahead of the European Council summit.
In a joint statement, unions and business organisations representing 45 million workers and 20 million employers across Europe demanded urgent progress.
"We are calling on the UK government and the EU to inject pace and urgency in the negotiations, bringing about measurable progress, in particular a backstop arrangement to avoid a hard border in Ireland," the statement said.
The Directors General of BusinessEurope and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Markus Beyrer and Carolyn Fairbairn, and the General Secretaries of the the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Luca Visentini and Frances O'Grady are behind the initiative.
The signers urged member states to finalise the withdrawal and transition agreement by October, as foreseen, to avoid disruption to the UK and European economies. They called on the EU and the UK "to put the economic interests and people's jobs, rights and livelihoods first."
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It's estimated that 1 in 5,000 babies in the United States are born with hemophilia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (1) How would someone know if they had hemophilia, and when is the disorder usually diagnosed? Hemophilia can either be severe, moderate or mild depending on how little blood clotting factor someone produces. In most severe cases of hemophilia, the disorder will be diagnosed in a baby's first year of life, or even during pregnancy. People with milder cases might not find out they have the disorder, or are a carrier for the genetic defect that causes it, until adulthood or when they become pregnant. In come cases, hemophilia will only be diagnosed after someone bleeds excessively following an injury, trauma or surgical procedure.
Hemophilia cannot be cured, but there are life-saving medications available that can replace missing blood clotting factor and help to control bleeding. Hemophilia symptoms can be managed by preventing injuries and falls, treating bleeds right away, and by making lifestyle changes such as eating well and exercising.
Excessive bleeding is usually due to a deficiency in clotting factor VII — which is the case for hemophilia A, by far the most common type. Bleeding can occur after injury, surgery or sometimes spontaneously, causing blood to leak into joints, muscles, the mouth, nose and potentially the brain.
Hemophilia A — Hemophilia A is four times as common as hemophilia B. Also called factor VIII hemophilia (FVIII), this type is usually caused by an inherited X-linked recessive trait, with the defective gene located on the X chromosome. Males are affected by hemophilia A much more often because they only have one X chromosome, while females have two. This means that if the factor VIII gene is missing on a boy's only X chromosome, he will develop hemophilia A. Females are "carriers" of hemophilia A if they inherit one defective factor VIII gene. About half of people with hemophilia A have the severe form of hemophilia.
Hemophilia B — Hemophilia B is also called factor IX (FIX) deficiency or Christmas disease. It is a genetic disorder caused by missing or defective factor IX, a clotting protein. Hemophilia B is four times less common than hemophilia A.
Hemophilia is broken down into three categories according to the severity of the disease: severe hemophilia (about 60 percent of all cases), moderate hemophilia (about 15 percent of cases), and mild hemophilia (about 25 percent of cases). Severity depends on what percent of the blood clotting factor someone is producing. Someone with severe hemophilia only produces about 1 percent of the factor compared to "normal" levels, while someone with mild hemophilia makes between 6–30 percent.
Bleeding for longer duration than normal ("prolonged" or "excessive bleeding"). This might happen due to injury, or spontaneously in severe cases. Spontaneous bleeding is the type that has no obvious trigger or cause and usually only affects people with severe cases (and less commonly those with moderate or mild cases).
Internal bleeding, such as into joints and muscles. Bleeding might also occur in the mucous membranes of the nose and mouth, causing nosebleeds and bloody gums. The most commonly affected parts of the body are the knees, ankles and elbows, where bruises may develop due to trapped blood.
External bleeding, such as from cuts, scrapes, minor dental procedures, injection sites, trauma, etc. Even mild cuts can cause lots of bleeding since little clotting occurs.
Excessive bleeding caused by hemophilia is due to blood not being able to clot normally following an external or internal injury, since there is a missing or malfunctioning blood clotting factor. Normally, in people without blood clotting disorders, a "coagulation cascade" occurs that clots blood and helps stop bleeding. Tears in blood vessels, whether they are very small or large, cause blood to leak out into the surrounding tissues. The body reacts by releasing platelets, which clump together to stop the blood from leaking, and then clotting factors, which form a stronger clot.
About two-thirds of the time, hemophilia is a genetic, inherited disease, so risk factors for acquiring hemophilia include: having a family history of hemophilia or other bleeding disorders, and being a male since males only have one X chromosome. Females can be affected by hemophilia, but it's very rare.
In about one-third of cases, hemophilia is caused by a spontaneous mutation, a change in a blood clotting gene that has nothing to do with inheritance.
People of all races and ethnicities can be affected by hemophilia.
Rarely, someone can develop "acquired hemophilia" if their immune system attacks their own clotting factors in their blood. This can be due to other health conditions including autoimmune diseases such as lupus, cancer, multiple sclerosis or even pregnancy.
Females can be carriers for hemophilia, but they do not usually display symptoms. Being a carrier means that the defective blood clotting gene can be passed down to the female's children. When a woman who is a carrier gives birth to a son, the son will have a 50 percent chance of having hemophilia A. When a woman who is a carrier gives birth to a daughter, the daughter will have a 50 percent chance of being a carrier. Fathers cannot pass hemophilia on to their sons because the son only inherits a Y chromosome. Whenever a man with hemophilia has a daughter, the daughter will always be a carrier since she inherits an X chromosome from both parents.
Severe hemophilia can be a serious health concern due to the potential for internal bleeding that damages vital organs, particularly the brain, and tissues. (6) Sometimes severe hemophilia is even life-threatening; this is rare but most likely to occur if internal bleeding affects the brain or if an injury causes bleeding that cannot be controlled. If the joints around an injury become very swollen, red and painful, there's a chance it's due to internal bleeding.
Infection — Rarely, blood transfusions can cause infections/viruses such as hepatitis or HIV due to contaminated blood products. However, today this is very rare since blood is tested much more carefully.
Adverse reaction to medications — Some people's immune systems respond negatively to clotting factor treatments, causing inhibiting proteins to develop that interfere with how the medications work.
Patients with hemophilia are usually diagnosed by hematologists, or doctors who specialize in treating blood-related disorders. Diagnosis can be based on a combination of: discussing the patient's family history and medical history, blood tests, performing tests to determine blood clotting time, and completing a clotting factor test, called an assay, that is used to determine the type and severity of hemophilia that someone has. Parents who have a known family history can also choose to have tests performed during pregnancy to determine if the fetus will be affected.
The most common way that hemophilia is treated is with injections of blood clotting factor proteins (called factor replacement therapy), which help to control bleeding.
People with hemophilia A typically use concentrated FVIII products, also called recombinant factor products. These are man-made in a lab and mimic the effects of natural blood clotting factors. Less commonly, plasma-derived FVIII products are used, which are human-derived or donor-sourced. Treatment for hemophilia B is typically concentrated FIX product.
It's estimated that about 75 percent of hemophilia A patients are treated with recombinant (laboratory made) FVIII products because they are believed to be safer. FVIII products work through intravenous infusions. They are usually infused into a vein in the arm or chest. Infusions can either be given at a doctor's office, or if the patient prefers, administered on their own at home.
Antidiuretic hormone medications are also used to control bleeding in people with milder cases. One example is DDAVP (desmopressin acetate), which is used in either injectable form or as a nasal spray.
Before minor procedures, such as dental procedures, anti-fibrinolytic medications or a drug called aminocaproic acid can be used to prevent the breakdown of blood clots. These ares taken orally as a tablet or as a liquid to prevent bleeding in the mouth and nasal passageways.
There are federally-funded hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs) located throughout the United States that are prepared to help treat people with all severities of hemophilia. Patients are usually treated by a team of health care providers including hematologists, nurses, physical therapists, social workers and even dentists and dietitians who are familiar with hemophilia care. The National Hemophilia Foundation can connect you to a treatment center near you, as well as to support groups that can offer lots of valuable advice.
Keep your home clear of any obstacles that can lead to falls or cuts.Remove all loose wires, cords and throw rugs. Keep floors and carpets free of clutter that might make you trip. Place items you use most often within easy reach. Keep your home well lit, and use a flashlight when walking outside in the dark.
Clean walking paths around your home, such as by clearing your porch, deck, walkways and driveway. Keep a light on outside your front door. Keep stairwells well lit.
If you have trouble getting around, use a walker or cane if needed. Get up slowly from sitting or lying down. Use handrails when climbing stairs.
Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes that help you balance (sneakers, low-heeled shoes with rubber soles, boots, flats instead of heels, etc.).
Be careful about walking on slippery roads or sidewalks after it's rained or snowed. Avoid walking on wet, slippery, highly-polished marble or tile.
It's recommended that children and teens with hemophilia avoid risky activities like playing contact sports. Swimming, hiking, golf and other low-impact sports are better options. Children should always wear helmets when biking. Parents should use safety belts and straps in highchairs, car seats and strollers to prevent falls.
Parents should inform not only the child about risks involved with certain activities, but also teachers, babysitters, friends' parents and any other caregivers.
When bleeding occurs, rest the area and limit activities that put added pressure on the surrounding joints (such as an ankle, wrist, foot, etc.). Some people choose to use crutches, half-casts or splints to stabilize injured/wounded parts of the body.
Ice can be applied to the injured area to reduce swelling and pain. You can either use ice packs wrapped in a thin towel or make your own by putting ice in a plastic bag. Ice the area for about 10–15 minutes (but not much longer) every two hours if possible.
Apply pressure to the injured area in order to help stop bleeding from damaged blood vessels. Use a clean cloth, towel or gauze, hold it up against the cut and gently press. You can use an elastic bandage or Tubigrip® sleeve to wrap the affected area, but be careful removing the bandage if pain gets worse or swelling, coolness and tingling develop.
Once bleeding stops, cuts/scrapes should then be covered with clean, new bandages to help them heal without an infection occurring.
Elevate the affected area by raising it to a higher position that's above the heart, helping to slow down blood flow. Use cushions, pillows, a chair, or piece of furniture to prop the body part up in a comfortable position.
If you're experiencing joint pain, tenderness, warmth, limited mobility and swelling around an injured area, make sure your doctor is informed. He or she may recommend using the REST protocol described above. You might also need emergency care for internal bleeding that affects joints to prevent permanent tissue damage.
After visiting your doctor or a hospital, apply ice to swollen joints to reduce inflammation. Coolness also helps promote clotting and can help decrease relieve pain.
As long as you don't have an open wound, you can try rubbing peppermint oil on achy areas to help dull pain.
Stretching, gentle movement and physical therapy can also reduce joint stiffness and lack of mobility.
If you're bleeding inside your mouth, trying sucking on an ice pop/popsicle. Use the same approach as with nosebleeds: apply gentle pressure with a cloth to catch blood and monitor how long the bleeding lasts.
Migraines and strong headaches can point to internal bleeding and should always be treated, especially if you're also experiencing swelling or enlargement around your head, dizziness, vomiting, or seizures. (11) To help treat minor headaches, try applying ice to the area of the head that hurts (such as between the eyes or the back/side of the head). Dab some peppermint oil on your temples or neck (but avoid open cuts). Resting, napping in a dark, quiet room, getting some fresh air while you walk outside, and meditating might help your head feel better.
Eat a healthy diet to control inflammation, help prevent swelling due to high sodium intake, and to maintain a healthy body weight. (12) Excess body weight and obesity further strain your joints and add pressure to delicate parts of the body that are trying to heal. Fill up on fresh veggies and fruits, clean proteins, healthy fats, and drink plenty of water. Avoid processed foods like those made with added sugar, refined grains, refined vegetable oils, and synthetic additives.
Get enough rest, especially after an injury, accident or traumatic event.
Take care of your dental health by brushing your teeth twice per day, flossing, and avoiding foods/drinks with added sugar. Visit a dentist for routine cleanings — ideally one who is familiar with treating patients with hemophilia.
If you or your child experiences heavy, prolonged bleeding at any point (such as an injury or cut that won't stop bleeding), always visit the emergency room. If you suspect you might have a mild case of hemophilia, talk to your doctor about being tested and discuss your family history.
Look out for warning signs of internal bleeding, such as into the brain, and get help right away if they occur. Finally, if you're pregnant and have a known family history of hemophilia, consider genetic testing to see if your child will be affected. This way you can manage the disorder from a very young age.
Hemophilia is a disorder in which blood does not clot properly, leading to prolonged bleeding. By far the most common type is hemophilia A, an inherited X-linked recessive trait that usually affects males.
Females can be affected by hemophilia, but this is rare. More commonly females are carriers and can pass on the disorder to their offspring.
Hemophilia symptoms include: bleeding for longer duration than normal ("prolonged" or "excessive bleeding"), internal bleeding (such as into joints, muscles, the mouth, throat or sometimes brain), large or deep bruises, joint pain or swelling, blood in stool, blood in urine (hematuria), rectal bleeding, nosebleeds and headaches.
Hemophilia cannot be cured, but there are medications available that can replace missing blood clotting factor. This helps control bleeding and can be life-saving.
When a bleed occurs, the affected area should be rested, iced, compressed and elevated (called the"RICE" protocol) to control blood loss.


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Kids hit the ground running at the starting line for the 15th annual Kids Marathon at last year's North Olympic Discovery Marathon in Port Angeles.
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Any child from Clallam County who has trained the 25 miles prior to the event and then completes the 1.2 miles on the day of the race will become eligible for the annual Gene and Norma Turner Scholarship.
Using the NODM Mileage Log, found at tinyurl.com/PDN-MileageLog2019, kids track 25 miles for 6 to 10 weeks leading up to marathon weekend. They set their own weekly goals, record their miles and earn rewards. Find tips for setting weekly goals at nodm.com/ kids-marathon/kids-marathon-training.
Remember that every child is different. What works for some may not work for others, so be patient. Over time, as the child grows and talks through their dreams with you, they will begin to realize it is OK and not real when they wake up, and they will learn to put themselves back to sleep and selfsoothe. If you still feel stuck or not sure how to help, and the dreams do not improve, then cognitive behavioral therapy and retraining the brain can be very useful tools. Remember that every child is different. What works for some may not work for others, so be patient. Our job as parents is to make them feel safe and comforted, and as long as we do this while remaining calm, anything can be tackled and overcome.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ashley Baker is a military veteran of four years in the U.S. Air Force. She is a mother of five children, ages 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10. She loves to coach basketball and play all types of sports. Baker and her husband spend their free time actively involved with their kids and their activities, as well as hiking, camping and being outdoors in general. She moved to Port Angeles two months ago from the Tacoma area and absolutely loves it here. Baker has a master's degree in public affairs-emergency management, with ample coursework in psychology, early childhood education and leadership.
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• Cuddle your child and talk calmly. Reassure them that they are OK. • Accept and appreciate your child's very real fear and feelings. Do not get angry with them. • Be willing and prepared to stay with your child until they have calmed down. Some ways to encourage them to calm down may be things such as singing them a song, reading them a story or getting them a glass of water. • Be willing to talk to your child about their bad dream. According to kidshealth.org, you might say something like, "You had a bad dream, but now you're awake and everything is OK." Reassure your child that the scary stuff in the nightmare didn't happen in the real world. Whatever you do, be sure to avoid things that can make the situation worse. Avoid ignoring the child. If you refuse to tend to their needs and be there to comfort them, it will only make the situation worse. Don't get angry. Expressing anger and frustration at your child will only escalate the situation. Remember, the calmer you can stay, the easier it will be to calm them down. Don't let them sleep with you. As a mother, I know this is a tough one. But believe me when I say this is not the best route. Allowing the child to sleep with you — while it may be a quicker resolution — will only create more long-term issues. There are steps we can take as parents to help prevent bad dreams and nightmares from happening. While it is not possible to prevent nightmares 100 percent, we may be able to reduce them. • Ensure your child does not watch scary or frightening television shows. • Consider the stressors your child may be facing, either at home or at school, and find ways to minimize those. • Have a regular bedtime and wake-up time. • Have a sleep routine that helps them slow down and feel safe and secure as they drift off to sleep. This might include a bath, a snuggle from you, reading or some quiet talk about the pleasant events of the day. • If you really feel stuck and seem to not be getting anywhere, you can always seek professional help through your child's doctor. It is best that even if we help soothe our child after a nightmare, we encourage them to fall back to sleep on their own and let them know you are just steps away if they wake up again.
Fans of Shel Silverstein will love Chris Harris and Lane Smith's hilarious collaboration that covers everything from avocados to giraffes. In the Past (2018) By David Elliott; illustrated by Matthew Trueman Dinosaur poetry?! Need we say more? Beautiful illustrations accompany poems about dinosaurs from the brachytrachelopan to the megalodon separated into geologic time periods. Want more poetry titles? Contact library staff at BookMatch by emailing BookMatch@nols.org. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jennifer Knight has been a youth services librarian at the Port Angeles Library for nearly 10 years. She is a 2009 graduate of University of Washington's library science master's program.
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"The medals and the popsicles." Sixth-graders get ready for the 15th annual Kids Marathon at last year's event.
North Olympic Discovery Marathon and the YMCA Youth and Government. Without the support of the YMCA Youth and Government kids, this event wouldn't be possible. The YMCA Youth and Government uses it as a fundraiser for their annual trip to the capitol.
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Have you ever heard of the microbiome? We share our bodies with some 38 trillion bacteria! Of particular interest is the gut microbiome, the bacteria in our intestines that help us digest food and eliminate waste. The gut microbiome interacts with the immune system, protects us from some bad bacteria and, if we are to believe the latest reports, holds the key to our general health. There's reason to believe this may be the case. Our brain and gut share the same chemical messengers. For example, 95 percent of our serotonin — a neurotransmitter that's low in people with depression — comes from intestinal bacteria. So it should come as no surprise that our gut health impacts our overall well-being. As such, it makes a lot of sense that health-conscious parents are eager to understand ways they might improve the gut health of everyone in their family. So what impacts gut health? Our food! While there is evidence that the environment plays a role in our gut health, clearly the most powerful tools we have to improve gut health and keep the microbiome strong are decisions about what we eat. Since the microbiome begins to develop in utero and is largely developed in children by the time they get to middle school, it makes sense for parents to keep the microbiome in mind as food decisions are made for their children.
We interrupt this article for a few words from our glossary: Probiotics are the living microorganisms in foods that are widely considered to improve and replenish the gut microbiome. They are found in high concentration in many foods, particularly fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, buttermilk, kimchi, sauerkraut, miso, tempeh and others like this. Prebiotics are compounds in food that encourage the activity and growth of good bacteria, particularly in the gut microbiome. These include foods that are rich in fiber.
Whenever possible, choose whole, real foods instead of packaged, processed food products. Fresh produce is one of the best sources of healthy bacteria. Packaged foods high in sugars, other carbohydrates and unhealthy fats are devoid of bacteria and in some cases can even damage bacteria.
Processed foods are designed to encourage increased consumption and are tied to the rise in obesity all around the word. For this reason alone, a good guideline is to eat less. But there's more! In his book, "In Defense of Food," Pollan discusses not just what we eat but how we eat. He asks if we are taking the time to sit down to a meal with all the things that make it enjoyable: the company, the conversation, the presentation? Eating mindfully helps us eat not only healthy foods, but healthy amounts.
Nutrition researchers agree on one point: eat your veggies! A colorful variety of vegetables, especially leafy greens, contain most of the essential nutrients our bodies, including the microbiome, need to stay healthy. Vegetables are rich in prebiotics, which are great for our gut bacteria. The microbiome thrives on a high-fiber diet!
There's a lot to talk about. Let this be a conversation starter. Some evidence even suggests downsides to probiotic pills. On the other hand, naturally fermented foods do promote healthy gut bacteria. Get that good bacteria started with fermented foods and beverages, then feed them with high fiber veggies, fruits and whole grains.
dental training at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He has 25 years of experience in general dentistry and recently joined the staff of North Olympic Healthcare Network (NOHN) as its first dentist. Dr. Maxwell and their new dental staff will be open for business in late April at the NOHN clinic at 933 E. First St. in Port Angeles.
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away from your face. • Place hot liquids and foods in the center of a table and out of the reach of a child. • Do not carry hot items while also holding a child.
• Set hot water tank temperature to 120 degrees or below. • Test the water with your wrist or elbow before putting your child in a bathtub. • Never leave your child unattended. • Install scald-guard faucets so the water never gets too hot.
Turn away Turn pot handles away from the stove edge so they can't be pulled down by a curious child or accidentally knocked over by an adult. Create a "kid free" zone in the kitchen.
• Use outlet covers on electrical outlets. • Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children. Teach children that these are tools and not things to be played with. • Do not leave lit candles unattended. • Don't let children play with electrical cords or electrical outlets.
First-degree burns, or superficial burns, are the most common type of burn. Only the top, outermost layer of your skin has been burned. They usually occur after touching a hot stove or hot appliance. A typical sunburn is an example of a first-degree burn. The burn will be red and painful but not have blisters. First-degree burns usually heal within seven to 10 days. Most first-degree burns can be treated at home.
safe sTorage Keep matches and lighters safely stored and out of children's reach. Teach children that these are tools and not something to be played with. Don't leave candles burning unattended.
TesT The waTer Set your hot water tank temperature to 120 degrees or below. Test water before putting a child in a bathtub. A child can easily be burned from tap water that is much too hot.
ouT of reach Place hot liquids and foods in the center of a table and out of the reach of a child. A quick grab could easily spill that liquid. Also don't carry children while carrying a hot liquid.
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Second-degree burns, also called partial thickness burns, affect the outer and lower layer of the skin. There will be pain, redness, swelling and blistering. They can be caused by scalding, fire and electricity. Depending on severity, location and amount of area burned, these may require a doctor's visit or could be treated at home. Burns may take a few weeks to heal. Third-degree burns, or full thickness burns, go down to the deeper tissues of your body. Skin will be charred black or white. The area will often be numb instead of painful. These are serious burns; never attempt to self-treat them. Call 911 immediately. Treatments can range depending on the severity of the burn and the amount of skin affected. Healing time depends on the location and severity of the burn.
tap water for several minutes, or apply a cold, wet compress. Do this for about 5-10 minutes or until the pain subsides. (Do not use ice or cold water, as these could damage the skin.) Do not break any blisters that start to form. You may need to apply a dressing to protect the wound and keep the area clean. Use a sterile gauze bandage. Wrap it loosely to avoid putting pressure on the burn. Some other treatments for less severe burns include apply lidocaine with aloe vera gel or cream to soothe the skin; take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain relief; or using an antibiotic ointment and loose gauze to protect the affected area. Never apply cotton balls to a burn because the small fibers can stick to the injury and increase the risk of infection. Also, avoid home remedies like butter and eggs, as these are not proven to be effective.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Trish Tisdale is a volunteer EMT with Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue in Port Angeles. She has been an EMT since 2003 and has also served as a firefighter, rescue diver and wildland firefighter.
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July 15th, 2010 by Ken
Mathematically anyway.
That's the assessment of the Thurston County Republican party which states statistics, trends and the economy are their friends, and will help them to victory in the 22nd Legislative District.
The 22nd District hasn't elected a Republican to the legislature in 30 years and even Bill Garson, from the south county, the last Republican to serve in the 22nd District, has his doubts.
But, during the kickoff breakfast for Jason Hearn, the Republican candidate for the 22nd Legislative District, supporters made the effort seem less than impossible.
Former Lacey City Council Deputy Mayor John Darby showed that statistically, a Republican can win. He pointed out than in 2004, Ann Burgman pulled 40 percent of the vote as a Republican.
The poor economy, the trend of voters to defeat incumbent candidates (although there's no incumbent in the 22nd District) and hard work , effort and money will pull Hearn to victory, Darby said.
Hearn said he would work to honor the state's commitments to state workers and retirees and would seek to bring a new spirit to the legislature.
Some 50 people were on hand at the kickoff breakfast, including Lacey's current Deputy Mayor Virgil Clarkson, who has endorsed Hearn.
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The media has been crowing about the millions raised by Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and the rest of 100 Democrats running for president, but it turns out that Donald Trump's fundraising has dwarfed them all.
Trump raked in a whopping $30 million in the first quarter alone. And that added to the $46 million raised by the Republican National Committee, adds up to $76 million for the GOP effort for 2020. And the cycle has only just started.
In fact, Trump's numbers have dwarfed the top eight Democrat candidates combined. The top eight Dems have totaled only $65.8 million.
Indeed, in 2016 Trump spent less than Hillary did. According to Fortune, in the final weeks Trump spent $94 million to Hillary's $132 million. In total, Trump spent $325 million while Hillary spent an amazing $564 million.
So, if 2016 was any measure, Trump will raise far more than he needs to win.
In fact, the NBC article agrees and forecasts that Trump will raise far more than he'll need to win a second term.
So far, Trump is on track to reap a huge windfall in donations. Not bad for a president that the media says everyone hates, huh?


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Biel, 37, donned a metallic jumpsuit and curly wig in a recreation of the 38-year-old "Bye Bye Bye" singer's old school look at the Casamigos Tequila Halloween party in Beverly Hills on Friday, October 25.
Timberlake, meanwhile, came in costume dressed as a giant microphone. The couple were accompanied by four friends who were dressed as former 'NSync bandmates JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone and Lance Bass.
The Limetown star's costume comes after a 1999 interview resurfaced of Biel shading Timberlake's boy band. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on October 22, Jimmy Fallon, 45, played a video clip of Biel claiming that she doesn't listen to their music, which at the time had become a phenomenon.
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"To be honest, I don't really listen [to them]. I haven't really," she said. "I mean, I know of them, of course, and I've heard of them and I've heard the music. I don't think I own any of their CDs. I'm not a huge fan. But, I mean, cool, I guess."
Present-day Biel admitted to Fallon that she still isn't familiar with the group's music.
"Not really," she said. "I mean, listen, it became very clear to me just a month ago when we were with our friends. We were hanging out again in Italy somewhere. We were trying to play Truth or Dare, which is the dumbest thing to do with a bunch of late 30-year-olds. It's a bad idea. Everyone knows each other's truth, so it's boring. So[,] we just played Dare, and my dare was I have to sing an 'NSync song, all the lyrics, all the melodies, and I literally … I couldn't. I only know three words: 'Bye, bye, bye,' which I guess is one word three times."
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She added that, although her husband tried to help her with the lyrics, the experience was still "humiliating."
This isn't the only evidence that Biel wasn't a big 'NSync fan. In September, her former 7th Heaven costar Beverly Mitchell told Us Weekly that Biel "used to make fun" of her for liking the band.
Biel and Timberlake began dating in 2007 and tied the knot in 2012. They are the parents of 4-year-old son, Silas.
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1 Then came the sons of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month; and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there and was buried there.
2 And there was no water for the congregation; and they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron.
3 And the people contended with Moses and spoke, saying, Oh, that we had died when our brethren died before the LORD!
4 And why have ye caused the congregation of the LORD to come into this wilderness that we and our beasts should die here?
5 And why have ye made us to come up out of Egypt to bring us in unto this evil place? It is not a place to plant seed or of figs or of vines or of pomegranates; there is not even any water to drink.
6 And Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the congregation unto the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, and they fell upon their faces; and the glory of the LORD appeared upon them.
8 Take the rod and gather the congregation together, thou and Aaron, thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes, and it shall give forth its water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock; so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink.
9 Then Moses took the rod from before the LORD as he commanded him.
11 Then Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice; and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also.
12 And the LORD spoke unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the sons of Israel, therefore, ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.
13 These are the waters of Meribah; over which the sons of Israel strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them.
16 and we cried unto the LORD, who heard our voice, and sent an angel and has brought us forth out of Egypt; and, behold, we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of thy border.
17 Let us pass, I pray thee, through thy country; we will not pass through the fields or through the vineyards, neither will we drink of the water of the wells; we will go by the king's high way, we will not turn to the right hand nor to the left until we have passed thy borders.
18 And Edom replied unto him, Thou shalt not pass by me lest I come out against thee with the sword.
19 And the sons of Israel said unto him, We will go by the high way; and if I and my cattle drink of thy water, then I will pay for it; I will only, without doing anything else, go through on my feet.
20 And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with many people and with a strong hand.
21 Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border; and thus Israel turned away from him.
22 And the sons of Israel, even the whole congregation, journeyed from Kadesh, and came unto Mount Hor.
24 Aaron shall be gathered unto his peoples; for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the sons of Israel because ye were rebels to my word at the water of Meribah.
26 and cause Aaron to be stripped of his garments and put them upon Eleazar, his son; for Aaron shall be gathered unto his people and shall die there.
27 And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and they went up into Mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.
28 And Moses caused Aaron to be stripped of his garments and put them upon Eleazar, his son; and Aaron died there in the top of the mount; and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount.
29 And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they mourned for Aaron thirty days, even all the families of Israel.