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2002 came, and Rod started reporting on the priest sex scandal. Many of us thought Rod was going too far, going off the deep end, pulling out his hair. Like many others, I just could not believe some of the things we were hearing. What's more, I instinctively thought that the bishops were doing, if not the right thing, then the thing that made sense given who they felt they had to listen to: insurance companies, lawyers, and psychologists.
I just could not believe that Cardinal Law, for instance, was the bad guy. I just could not believe that such a friend to the pro-life movement was an enemy. I thought this was almost certainly the devil's way of ridding us of such a valuable ally.
I believed the bishops had to protect the Church, that the lawyers were probably right to offer compensation to victims and require them to keep quiet so as not to scandalize the faithful.
What's more, they were following the best "scientific" advice from psychologists, that these men could go into counseling and be "cured" such that they could enter ministry again, at least away from young people. A few years after 2002, I was with one of the most celebrated psychiatrists in the country, one who is Catholic and outspokenly pro-life [not Paul McHugh] and I asked him if his profession held that pedophilia could be cured. He said yes.
I thought the media was ginning up what was a scandal, to be sure, but one that was small, localized, and now blessedly over. And Rod was banging out story after story bringing down the Church. I thought he was overemotional. He was making things worse.
I recall perhaps the last time I was with Rod. It was at some conference years ago, still in the shadow of '02. I don't remember where. We sat at a table along with Robert Royal and David Mills, and we talked about this issue. I don't remember the exact conversation, but it was strained. There was already an estrangement over this issue and what he was doing. At that time, as we have come to know, Rod was under severe pressure from influential Catholic laymen and from important bishops to lay off. Father Neuhaus actually yelled at him. You are hurting the Church, they told him. This will blow over. This is being handled. Handled. Yes.
Rod explained all along that he had stories, horrible and sickening stories that he could not report because no one would go on the record. We now know that one of the stories was about the crimes of then Cardinal McCarrick. When the McCarrick story broke a few weeks ago, I was surprised to discover in the New York Times that one of the heroes in the McCarrick story was one of my old spiritual directors, Fr. Boniface Ramsey, then pastor of St. Vincent Ferrer on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Fr. Ramsey had gone to Cardinal Egan, Cardinal O'Malley, and the Vatican and no one did anything. Ramsey went to a frustrated Dreher, too, but he would not go on the record.
My casual friendship with Rod was never the same again. And at this remove, I can say this: Rod was right, and I was wrong.
Rod Was Right, I Was Wrong -Austin Rose
Rod responed:
Thank you, Austin Ruse. It wasn't necessary, which is why I'm all the more grateful for it.
At the risk of oversharing, the most painful thing about covering the scandal from 2002 until I left the Catholic Church in 2006 was losing my Catholic faith, which had been at the center of my life since my conversion in 1993. But it was also losing a world I had loved, and in which I had many friendships. Some of those friendships ended when I left the Catholic Church, and others remained intact, but weren't what they had been. Folks felt that I had betrayed them somehow.
And then there were the Catholics who did not know me, but wrote to condemn me, often viciously. These were in some cases the same Catholics who, for the previous three years, had been e-mailing me with awful stories of clerical sexual corruption in their own parishes or dioceses, urging me to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT — but of course they wouldn't put themselves on the line by going on the record, which is the only way that I or any journalist could have done something about it. I confess that I carried a lot of resentment back then against those people. Had they spent even one day dealing with the details of what journalists like me were dealing with, the evil would have fried their minds. I've often compared doing this kind of work to that scene from The Lord Of The Rings when Pippin stares at the Eye of Sauron through the Palantir, and it overwhelms him.
It overwhelmed me too, eventually, and my Catholic faith finally collapsed. Most of you know this story. What's worth pointing out is that the final straw was realizing that my wife and I could not trust the institution anymore.
Traitors in Their Midst -Rod Dreher
John MacArthur Doesn't Get Social Justice
Speaking of people who just don't get it, time to revisit our old friend, Dr. John MacArthur. One of my friends once said of Johnnie Mac, "He ain't neutral about nothin'." Well, he ain't neutral about "social justice," that's clear.
Evangelicalism's newfound obsession with the notion of "social justice" is a significant shift—and I'm convinced it's a shift that is moving many people (including some key evangelical leaders) off message, and onto a trajectory that many other movements and denominations have taken before, always with spiritually disastrous results.
Over the years, I've fought a number of polemical battles against ideas that threaten the gospel. This recent (and surprisingly sudden) detour in quest of "social justice" is, I believe, the most subtle and dangerous threat so far.
The good doctor once again betrays his historical ignorance of anything outside of what he considers to be the "pure stream" of orthodox faith. If he didn't have his head stuck in the separatist sand he's bogged down in, he would recognize that, in many ways, evangelical faith has often been at the forefront of social movements, protests, and efforts to bring justice for the marginalized and to promote societal change, especially in the wake of the 2nd Great Awakening here in the U.S. Perhaps it is because MacArthur and other neo-Calvinists consider anything coming out of the 2nd Great Awakening to be tainted by a kind of evangelical faith they don't deem genuine.
Whether he wants to admit it or not, the abolition movement, campaigns for women's rights, workers rights, and assistance for the poor have deep roots in an evangelical understanding of the gospel. On one side or the other, evangelicals have been leaders in the "culture wars" in this and other countries. For MacArthur to say this is a "newfound obsession" is simply absurd. For him to claim that it is "the most subtle and dangerous threat so far" is one of the silliest statements I've ever heard.
Of course, we here at Internet Monk have been loudly critical of "culture war Christianity," but that's because in our generation, we think the approach of those who make that their priority (particularly the Christian Right) has led them to embrace strategies, attitudes, and behaviors that are contrary to the way of Jesus — specifically seeking positions of power to impose their beliefs on others.
That's not MacArthur's beef. He has an issue with "social justice" itself, and to me that reveals he has a gospel that is too small. In my view, he simply does not understand the trajectory set by the New Testament and its emphasis on a good news that is actually meant to change the world, not just relieve the guilt of individual consciences.
I would agree that there are social justice advocates who cross lines and make the same mistakes those on the more conservative ends of the culture war do. That, again, is not what MacArthur is saying. He is painting with a broad brush here that ignores not only the reality of church history but also the message of a large portion of the Bible. See the prophets for more information.
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But it wasn't just Brennan and Comey and Peter Strzok and Lisa Page and all the rest of them in the intelligence community who played questionable roles around the election and the accusations of Russian meddling in it. The American media were also there, and very prominently. Which is why when 300 papers publish editorials pushing against Trump 'attacking' the media, you can't help but -wryly- smile.
Why does Trump attack the press? Because they've been attacking him for two years, and they're not letting go. So the press can attack the president, but he cannot fight back. That's the rationale, but with the Mueller investigation not going anywhere it's a hard one to keep alive.
There are three reasons for the behavior of the New York Times, WaPo, MSNBC, CNN et al.
The first is political, they're Democrat hornblowers. The second is their owners have a personal thing against Donald Trump. But these get trumped by the third reason: Trump is their golden goose. Their opposition makes them a fortune. All they need to do is publish articles 24/7 denouncing him. And they have for two years.
That puts the 300 papers' editorials in a strange light. Many of them would have been fighting for their very lives if not for anti-Trump rhetoric. All 300 fit neatly and easily in one echo chamber. And, to put it mildly, inside that chamber, not everyone is always asking for evidence of everything that's being said.
It's not difficult to whoop up a storm there without crossing all your t's. And after doing just that for 2 years and change, it seems perhaps a tad hypocritical to claim that you are honest journalists just trying to provide people with the news as it happened.
Because when you've published hundreds, thousands of articles about Russian meddling, and the special counsel that was named to a large degree because of those articles, fails to come up with any evidence of it, it will become obvious that you've not just, and honestly, been reporting the news 'as it happened'. You have instead been making things up because you knew that would sell better.
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Second case of monkeypox reported in Maine
CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah expects more cases but doesn't see a major cause for alarm because of how the disease is transmitted.
By Penelope OvertonStaff Writer
A second Maine resident has contracted monkeypox, the painful but usually non-fatal infectious disease that has been spreading throughout the world and now has been found in all but three U.S. states.
The second case was confirmed Monday in a Penobscot County man, said Dr. Nirav Shah, the director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The first case, announced on July 22, was a York County man.
There are almost certainly going to be more cases in the weeks ahead, Shah said.
"Additional cases of monkeypox in Maine are a risk," he said on Maine Public's "MaineCalling" radio show on Monday. "They are likely."
Monkeypox isn't new. It was first discovered in lab monkeys in 1958, with the first human case detected in the Congo in 1970. It is in the same family as the virus that causes smallpox. Researchers developed a monkeypox vaccine in 2019, and it's already in production.
However, Shah said availability of the vaccine is very limited – Maine only has about 300 doses now.
On Monday, Maine ordered another 440 doses, its full allotment, from the federal government, but due to the continuing scarcity, it is limiting access to the vaccine to those with known exposures to someone who has contracted the virus or who is at high risk of contracting it.
Although anyone can contract this once rare African virus, those currently at the highest risk for monkeypox are gay and bisexual men who have sex with men, Shah said. That is why the Maine CDC is working closely with partner organizations serving these communities to help educate and even treat those most at risk. Risk isn't limited to gay and bisexual men, that's just the community where the virus has been spreading.
Unlike coronavirus, which is easily transmissible, monkeypox spreads largely through prolonged, skin-to-skin contact, including sex, though it is not considered a sexually transmitted disease. Its symptoms include fever, fatigue and muscle aches accompanied by an often painful rash and blisters.
Researchers believe smallpox treatments may be effective against monkeypox. Even untreated, however, the global monkeypox fatality rate remains low, 3-6 percent of the cases, according to the World Health Organization. As of July 29, there were 5,189 cases in the U.S., nearly doubling the total from one week earlier, according to the U.S. CDC.
Last week, the WHO declared monkeypox to be a global health emergency. In the U.S., the Biden administration has yet to decide whether to label the spread of monkeypox as a national health emergency, although it has ordered millions more vaccine doses and ramped up testing capacity.
In New York, which has the most cases of any state, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared monkeypox to be a statewide disaster emergency last Friday in hopes of scoring more vaccines from the federal government. New York City Mayor Eric Adams followed suit Monday by declaring a separate citywide state of emergency.
Federal and world health officials do not consider monkeypox to pose the kind of public health risk that COVID-19 does because of how it is spread, its low fatality rate, and the existence of an effective vaccine. Shah noted, however, that the monkeypox virus, like the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, could evolve over time.
Transmission of COVID-19, meanwhile, remains relatively stable in Maine even as the latest variant BA.5 has been spreading rapidly elsewhere. The current seven-day average for new cases is about 215, according to Maine CDC, almost identical to what it was this time last month.
Hospitalizations have been steady as well. As of Monday, there were 136 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Maine, 12 of them in critical care. Since July 1, the total has fluctuated between a low of 110 and a high of 143. The last time hospitalizations dipped below 100 was on April 19.
Across the U.S., meanwhile, hospitalizations from COVID-19 have been creeping up. According to the U.S. CDC, there are about 40,000 patients on average in the hospital each day, compared to just under 30,000 one month ago. Deaths are still averaging more than 400 per day.
Shah said the second vaccine booster that has been offered to people over the age of 50 and those who are immune compromised is being reformulated before it is offered to younger people to make it more effective at dealing with the latest variation of COVID-19.
"The booster landscape has been shifting and changing quite a lot lately," Shah told "Maine Calling."
The updated Moderna and Pfizer boosters should be rolling off manufacturing lines in September and available to people over the age of 12 – and maybe even as young as 5 years old – by October, Shah said. But those eligible for a second booster now should get them and not wait, he said.
Staff Writer Eric Russell contributed to this story
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How Inequality Affected Her Career: Mishal Husain Speaks Out
Acclaimed journalist and Radio 4 presenter, Mishal Husain, shared her experiences of inequality
Mishal Husain, acclaimed journalist and presenter of Radio 4's Today programme, shared her experiences of forging a successful career in a world where inequality remains endemic.
Fresh from interviewing the Prime Minister at the Conservative Conference, Husain took to the stage at South Hampstead High School , North West London, as part of their Speaker Series, an initiative pioneered by Headmistress Mrs Bingham in 2017 to help open doors, hearts and minds.
In a reversal of roles, Husain was questioned by a panel of sixth formers, as well as a number of pupils in the audience.
Husain was questioned by a panel of sixth formers at South Hampstead High School
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Statistics taken from the last British census published in 2011, and Creative Skillset's 2012 Employment Census, clearly show that black, Asian and other non-white minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are highly underrepresented in the media. Although the UK was 14% non-white and London's population was over 40% BAME, BAME representation across the creative industries had fallen to just 5.4%.
Plus, it was only this year that the BBC was outed for its deep-rooted gender and race pay gap. Indeed, though Husain is the second woman on Radio 4's Today and the programme's first-ever Muslim presenter, it was revealed that John Humphrys, her opposite number, was paid around three times what she earned.
During the event, Husain spoke candidly of the many times she's found herself in overwhelmingly male environments and has had say to herself: 'I have a right to be here too.'
Against a backdrop of this year's suffrage centenary and continuing revelations of pay inequality at the BBC as well as in Hollywood, she realised she had her own role to play in pressing for progress – hence the recent publication of her first book.
Mishal Husain's book The Skills: From First Job to Dream Job is available in book stores and on Amazon
A Life's Lessons
The Skills: From First Job to Dream Job is a culmination of what Husain has learnt over her life and career, offering advice on the perils of perfectionism, tips on how to make a positive impression and the importance of speaking up and speaking out – in particular with regard to equality.
Throughout the evening, Husain shared numerous examples of the under-representation of women she encountered when researching the book – from MPs to law partners – including in broadcast journalism, where the most prominent faces remain white and male.
Within the media in particular, she reflected on what impact that domination has had on our lens to the world: 'Even in Mulan, the male dragon gets more lines than the female protagonist!'
When asked about her toughest moments, she spoke of the intense, sleep-deprived period of her 30s when, with three boys under the age of two, she was worried she'd have limited time to succeed, especially in an industry that favours the young. She also asserted her belief that, as a society, we've not progressed far enough in terms of flexible patterns for modern, working families.
Recalling the time when she was lambasted by the Daily Mail following an interview with Boris Johnson in 2017, Husain explained how she's established her own process for dealing with criticism:
'I've learnt to develop a thicker skin – to reflect on what's been said and then just look to the future.'
Perhaps more importantly, she also discussed the importance of (girls in particular) learning to accept praise. As she states in her book:
'When complimented on an interview, my default response used to be to question or undermine the praise ('Do you think so? I'm not sure about that last question') or say that I had got lucky. I started to realise how questioning positive feedback might appear… Now, I try to make a simple 'Thank you' my default response to a positive comment.'
Another of Husain's key messages was what it means to be confident, especially when faced with the inevitable nerves of 'big moments'. She explained how so many occasions in life can't be scripted nor predicted – and that being ready is key.
Drawing on her experiences of being the anchor for the 2012 Olympics (with no previous experience of sports reporting) and being hand-picked to interview Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their engagement (with less than 24 hours' notice), she emphasised the importance of being prepared:
'My aim is not perfection, but to be in a state of readiness.' When considering what advice to give to her younger self, she said that she would tell herself to be braver. 'I'd tell myself not to waste time worrying. It's important to push yourself, challenge yourself.'
Mishal Husain said that she would have encouraged her younger self to be challenged more often
Over the course of the evening, Husain fielded an array of typically incisive questions, including many from some of the school's youngest pupils. The long queue of those patiently waiting to get their books signed after the talk was clearly testament to her tremendous impact on the girls.
Reflecting on the experience, interviewer for the evening and Deputy Head Girl, Ella, said: 'If there's one thing I'll take from the interview, it's her message to speak up and speak out.'
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Marion Process Solutions Acquired by Private Equity Firm May River Capital
MARION, IOWA – Private equity firm May River Capital completed acquisition of Marion Process Solutions ("Marion" or "the company") on December 31, 2018.
Marion manufactures industrial mixers and blenders, as well as microwave vacuum drying systems, for customers in the food, nutraceutical, mineral, plastic, chemical and biomass industries. The company was founded in 1938 in Marion, Iowa, and operated as Marion Mixers before changing its name to better represent its range of custom-manufactured processing solutions.
Former company owners, Barry Boyer and Jim Hoke, owned and grew the business for more than 20 years before deciding to sell it to May River in order to position the company for enhanced growth. Marion will continue operations under its current name, and Marion's CEO, Lee Eilers, will continue to head the leadership team.
"May River believes there is a terrific opportunity in front of Marion and we're excited to partner with management and assist the company through its next phase of growth," said Chip Grace, partner at May River Capital. "The former owners and the senior leadership team have built a very strong foundation at Marion through excellent customer service and innovative, market leading products. We aim to build on this foundation by providing financial and strategic resources to the management team and employees to help accelerate the growth profile of the company."
May River Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle-market industrial growth companies. Marion represents the first acquisition by May River in its objective of forming a new global materials processing solutions and services platform.
"We've found the ideal partner in May River, who not only understands custom-engineered solutions, but also shares our passion for never sitting still," said Lee Eilers, CEO of Marion Process Solutions. "As we remain dedicated to enhancing our mixing, blending and microwave technologies, we're also serious about diversifying and expanding our capabilities to deliver best-in-class process solutions."
Paul Hastings LLP served as legal counsel to May River, while Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. served as legal counsel to the company and its shareholders. Billow, Butler & Company, LLC acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the company and its shareholders.
About May River Capital
May River Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle-market industrial growth companies. May River invests in high-quality industrial growth businesses, including precision manufacturing, engineered products, specialized industrial services, and value-added industrial distribution businesses. For more information, visit mayrivercapital.com.
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Founded in 1938, Marion Process Solutions is dedicated to delivering custom-manufactured processing solutions to companies in the food, nutraceutical, mineral, plastic, chemical and biomass industries. With process solutions in over 75 countries on 6 continents, serving hundreds of global Fortune 1000 companies, the Marion brand serves as the standard of excellence in the material handling industry. For more information, visit marionsolutions.com.
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But I've become more aware of ethical issues surrounding high-volume, low-priced clothing production through watching the documentary The True Cost and reading the book Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion.
I read Overdressed in 2013 and watched the documentary this past November. After finishing these exposés into the industry at two different points in my life, I became horrified both times by my shopping habits and vowed to completely overhaul my purchasing in favor of only ethically and sustainably produced items. However, like most lofty resolutions to follow a strict diet or quit smoking cold-turkey, after a short amount of time I resumed my previous habits and was back at Old Navy.
I've realized that making the shift from mostly fast fashion to mostly ethical and sustainable fashion is like making any of those other resolutions. If you don't get much exercise but decide you want to start running, you do five minutes on the first day—not five miles. You commit to small steps that you know you can achieve and then grow gradually over time.
Most of us don't research sustainable clothing production and ethical issues in developing countries for a living. We're average consumers who balance our time to shop and research our purchases along with working, commuting, tackling the dishes, waiting for an oil change, going to the post office, celebrating a friend's birthday, reading the news, and whatever else we have going on during any particular day. Most people don't want to be supporting companies that exploit child labor, provide dangerous working conditions and unfair pay, or pollute rivers—but we don't always know where to even begin with this research.
I've found, though, that it's easier than I thought to be an average consumer and still make a difference. Here are six easy ways to be a more conscious consumer.
Online shopping has made it so easy to explore and contemplate our purchases before making them. We can also research the mission and vision of different companies and reference unbiased reviews on if they live up to those goals and if others like the products they sell.
People Tree, based out of the UK and featured in The True Cost, launched over two decades ago as a place to shop for ethical fashion made with sustainable materials that stands up against child labor and pollution. The company partners with Fair Trade producers in developing countries around the world that follow strict standards.
As a reforming fast fashion enthusiast, People Tree caught my eye because it's both stylish and affordable. They offer shift dresses, printed blouses, trouser pants, patterned pencil skirts, yoga wear, and trendy accessories. Even further appealing to my inner fast fashion freak, they have a sale section with cute tops as low as $18. This color-block top is on sale for $23.37 and is made from 100% organic cotton. The top is produced by Assisi Garments in south India, a social company that provides training and employment for deaf, mute, and economically disadvantaged women. The site also periodically runs promotions, allowing shoppers to take an additional percentage off sale price items as well.
Society B is also a socially conscious marketplace that sells fashionable and reasonably priced goods. The site curates goods from companies that give back to developing communities and also donates 10% of all sales to a selected charity. For example, Society B features good from companies that help women in Uganda rise above poverty , send children in developing countries to school, and provide blankets to homeless shelters. Shoppers can support these causes through purchasing high-quality items they love and can actually afford.
For example, this versatile tee is sold for only $34 and is made of 100% cotton. The garment tag is signed by the person who made the item, and the purchase also supports a sustainable cycle of employment and empowerment in Uganda and Peru.
These unique earrings also only cost $34 and are made from casted bullet casing tops that have been turned into gold-plated studs. Each purchase of these earrings provides 7 meals to a child in need. These purchases show that a complete overhaul of your shopping habits isn't necessary to start making a difference—just one jewelry purchase can help feed a child for a week.
I love that I can purchase items from these sites and feel like I stayed within my typical clothing budget, added items to my closet that I'll get use from, and supported causes I am passionate about.
Everlane takes the route of selling fashion that is classic and timeless. The site offers well-made tops, sweaters, outerwear, trousers, skirts, scarves, bags, and shoes through its transparent factory policy. The company searches across the world for factories that meet the company's ethical mandate. Everlane also reveals the cost of what it took to make the product and also the markup. Markup for Everlane is about 2.2x as compared to the traditional standard of 5-8x. True cost of production and information about the company that manufactured the specific product are available for each item.
Some large and established retailers are using their success to make a sizeable impact on doing more good. Most consumers already know about companies like Toms and their "One for One" initiative or Target and their donations to schools.
H&M now includes H&M Conscious, which is committed to seven areas: providing fashion for conscious consumers, rewarding responsible partners, being ethical, being climate smart, recycling, using natural resources responsibly, and strengthening communities. As a large retailer, H&M is one of the leading users of organic cotton in the world. Cotton grown without chemicals are better for producers, pollution, and shoppers. The company is aiming for all cotton in their line to come from "more sustainable" sources by 2020. This includes organic cotton, better cotton, or recycled cotton. Items made using organic cotton are marked, and it means that cotton was grown according to strict standards and checked by an independent certification body. H&M is also an active member of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), which promotes better farming practices including using less water and chemicals.
The classic way to shop sustainably—buying preworn clothing items—is now available through the convenience of online shopping. Buying thrift items no longer requires sifting through racks at Goodwill or laundry bins at a garage sale (though treasure hunting is a fun activity).
The company further promotes an affordable shopping experience by providing free shipping over $70 and free returns. Through thredUP Everyday, if a shopper spends over $150 in a calendar month, they receive free shipping through the end of the following calendar month. thredUP also gives back through ThredUp for Schools. Shoppers select a K–12 school, and 5% of every purchase they make is donated to that school. To date, over $68,000 has been donated to over 18,000 schools.
Tradesy is also a marketplace for secondhand fashion that sells low-cost items and designer items. Items are shipped from the buyer directly to the seller, but the company provides a reassuring buying experience by providing free returns and personally reviewing each returned item. If an item is misrepresented, the buyer gets a full refund on their purchase.
The Real Real provides a consignment site for high-fashion luxury enthusiasts. All items received are inspected and authenticated by an in-house team that inspects brand markings and other distinguishing factors.
In addition to providing a marketplace for buyers, these sites also provide easy ways to recycle your old garments for extra income. Online consignment shops mean your used items are available to the whole Internet marketplace instead of just the shoppers at your Goodwill, meaning there's a good chance that your clothing will find a new home.
Buying preworn fashion online is an excellent convenience, but buying it the old-fashioned way can turn into a hobby or even an obsession. Garage sales, flea markets, rummage sales, consignment stores, antique shows, estate sales, Goodwill trips, and auctions are all Saturday afternoon activities that provide a fun way to spend a few hours in a more productive way than a weekend TBS movie marathon. Plus, you're spending your money on recycled items and keeping your dollars in the local community.
I've also found that the more you get involved in the resale scene the more you become privy to other events through word of mouth, fliers, and other promotions.
National resale chains like Plato's Closet are great places to score gently used, name brand items for cheap. On a recent trip last fall I uncovered a white leather A-line Gianni Bini skirt in like-new condition for only $10 that I paired with a black top and wore to a rehearsal dinner. It's something I'll be able to repurpose for other winter events over the next few seasons because it's a classic piece in a neutral color.
There are so many ways to begin building a more ethical and sustainable wardrobe, though we likely don't have a wardrobe that's fully composed of these pieces. But we can still properly take care of the items we do have, whether they are made ethically or not, to make sure they don't end up in landfills or as castoffs. An inexpensive top from Old Navy or Forever 21 can last a lot longer with proper care.
Donating castoffs to Goodwill is a great option, but the chain gets so many donations that they can't accept them all, and unsold clothing is compressed into bales and sent to secondhand textile processors. Most items then end up overseas. For example, Trans-Americas Trading Co. processes close to 17 million pounds of used clothing per year, according to the Overdressed excerpt in Slate.
So instead of tossing our items in the castoff pile, we can instead take better care of our garments by washing in cold water on gentle cycles, air drying, getting items dry cleaned, repairing damaged items, and tailoring items that don't fit. Items can stay in your closet rotation for the long haul. And once they are worn beyond repair, they can be repurposed as painting/gardening clothes or cut, sewn, and turned into rags and towels.
You'll have fewer clothing items to take care of if you instead invest in fewer but more well-made and versatile items. Fast fashion is affordable and allows you to buy a lot of clothes for a moderate sum of money. But instead of a variety of tops from Zara, why not purchase one well-made blazer? A lined and structured wool blazer works in a variety of scenarios—from the workday to a dinner out—and can stay in your closet for years.
Investing in key pieces allows you to adopt more of a signature style. Hard-earned dollars can be put towards beautifully constructed garments that make the wearer look chic.
However, if you have to resort to fast-fashion items, make a point to buy pieces that are versatile. Buy tops that can work well under a cardigan for work or over jeans and leggings for the weekends.
I am still a partially reformed shopper. I still do visit old staples at the mall, but I am more aware of ethical retailers and secondhand items, and I'm trying to add more consciously collected goods to my wardrobe.
I still have a lot of moments of weakness. As I'm writing this, I'm wearing a top I found on an Old Navy clearance rack during a fit of "Oh my goodness, it's all so cheap!" But I'm wearing it under a pink Sears Roebuck and Co cardigan purchased at a vintage fashion shop nearly 10 years ago, and it's accessorized by my gold Ali earrings from Society B. I actually wear these earrings almost every day.
I've always been a shopper and often feel guilty about the time I spend purchasing more and more material goods that fill my house and my closet. I'm focusing on buying fewer items and spending my money on experiences rather than things, but I'm not quite there yet. But I'm focusing on exploring these 6 alternate clothing options as much as possible to at least do more good though my shopping habit. I'm glad there are now easier opportunities to support employment in developing countries and recycle and repurpose old clothes online.
I love conscious commerce because I love having items that can tell a story. It's great when you get a compliment on a clothing item. We often say "Thanks, I found it on the Target rack at the front of the store," but it's so much more satisfying to talk about an initiative the purchase supported or the experience of sorting through a bin at a church rummage sale and finding a great silk vintage scarf.
I'd encourage everyone to find small ways to make their wardrobe more ethical and to do more good with their discretionary income…and have fun along the way.
This story was written by Brigette Marshall. In addition to being a Society B customer, she is a writer, a mother to an energetic toddler named Kate, and a wife to a goofy husband that runs their kitchen like his own personal restaurant. She works as a project manager for an educational publishing company, volunteers at a gym day care center, and is working on an MBA in Organization Development. In her free time, she tries to train for upcoming races and keep up with her long reading list. She likes browsing thrift stores, flea markets, and garage sales for items to add to her small and already crowded townhouse; exploring local breweries and wineries with her husband and friends; and keeping up with her guilty pleasure—the Bachelor.
Nice information, its turn out soo important to try to be as conscious and sustainable as we could be while buying new stuff.
Great article, Brigette. Very informative and I learned a lot, especially the fact that I am not nearly as socially responsible with my shopping as I should be! Thanks for the great tips.


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With a combination of old school and new school Bahamian artists, the Artist Pages on Island FM's website seek to educate people about the traditional forms of Bahamian music as well as the new genres explored by the newer artists. Remember … it's not just good music … it's OUR music!
MDeez
Living by the motto "seize the moment", MDeez has always been passionate about Caribbean music. At a young age he began spinning records and writing songs, and, with the encouragement and urging of friends, singing. With a style describes as written hip hop and reggae vocals, he has always admired the works of such artists as Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Shabba Ranks and Stevie Wonder. In the game for over fourteen years, Mdeez has performed at numerous clubs locally and internationally such as the first BET's Wrap It Up Tour. He also opened for one of the world's greatest rappers, NOTORIOUS BIG. MDeez has developed a style of hip hop/reggae that infuses his passion for life and over the years has evolved into an explosive artist. With his thought provoking metaphors and catchy hooks, he has enough energy to rock the entire Bahamas.
Mericha Rochelle
Mericha Rochelle Walker was born to sing. Originally from the island of New Providence in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Mericha has always had big dreams. As a baby, she would drive her mother crazy making noises, just exercising her vocal chords. As a toddler, she would perform at seasonal concerts held at local malls and institutions. Growing up, she spent the majority of her days at an after school program me at Gray's Music Centre. There she received 8 years of voice training while taking cello lessons as well. During this time she received the Darlene Laramore award for most improved female vocalist. Mericha impressed a very well-known Bahamian artist, Kayla Lockhart-Edwards, who couldn't wait to see the artist Mericha would become when she got older. All throughout high school Mericha won awards, year after year, in various categories of the National Arts Festival. The most outstanding of these awards was Best Female Gospel Vocalist in the Bahamas 2004. After graduating high school in 2005, Mericha went on to The College of the Bahamas to study Music. While attending COB, God placed the vision of Mericha's very first album into her heart and ever since then Mericha has been ministering all over the country to people from all denominations. Mericha is often referred to as a "young worshipper" by the members of her church. She has always had dreams of singing for the masses. That dream is now unfolding right before her very eyes! In 2009, she was nominated for a Marlin Award in the "Adapted Praise & Worship Recording of the Year" category for the song "All That I Am" from her debut album "The Heart of Worship". In 2010 she was also nominated for two Marlin Awards in the adapted Praise & Worship Recording and Long-Form Video of the Year categories for her album and live DVD "The Heart of Worship Live". Mericha just recently recorded her third album on July 22nd, 2011 with a release set for July 2012. Mericha is currently pursuing two Bachelors' Degrees, in Youth Ministry and Worship Ministry, at Prairie Bible College in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada while touring with the school's leadership!
In 2006 When Margaret Glynatsis (Believe) and Crystal Moncur (Sky) decided to join forces and form NCity, together they made magic. With their pop/hip hop style of music, NCity describes their music as "radio friendly up beat dance music". They are influenced by international music icons like Michael Jackson, Missy Elliot, TLC, Marvin Gaye, Keri Hilson, and SWV as well as Bahamas' own Ronnie Butler, TADA & KB. This dynamic duo made their way on the stages of "Steppin on the Shores" in 2007, performing their first hit "Mood is Right". Since that first performance, they have graced the covers several magazines including "Stylezine Magazine", "POSH Magazine", "NU Woman Magazine", "RAGGA Magazine" (French), "Caribbean Beat Magazine" and went on to produce other hits such as "Like Me" and "Dancing in the Rain" which also had a remix with Reggae sensation Ding Dong in 2008.
N City
Nehemiah was born into a musical family in Cooper's Town, Abaco September 20, 1963. Nehemiah was educated at William Gordon Primary School in Abaco, C. I. Gibson Junior School and R. M. Bailey High School in Nassau. He began his career in the local music scene during his years in high school. At the age of 16, Nehemiah was a bus boy and competing in local shows and nightclubs, playing pianos and performing his own lyrics. Inspired by his children, Nehemiah is also inspired by other Bahamian artist like Ronnie Butler and Smokey 007. His success in the music industry has led him to five albums with Baha Men "Junkanoo", "Kalik", "Here we go Again", 'Don't Spank" "2 zero ohoh" and two solo albums "Nehemiah from the Soul" and "Message of Love".
Nehemiah Hield
Daughter of the famous entertainer Count Bernadino, Anita Ellis says it's all in the genes when it comes to her love of entertaining. With the encouragement of her father urging her to do something in the field of music, Nita admits she has always been more academically inclined rather than musically. It was when she was introduced by her father to the Ann's Town Steel Band, Nita enjoyed the steel drums so much, she realized that being a musician was her calling. When asked if she prefers singing or playing the steel drums, she says she considers herself an entertainer because her focus has always been to make people laugh. Over the twenty years she has spent in the entertainment industry she had produced a long line of hit singles including: "Stick and Move", "Letter from Miami", "No Broke Man", "Where you Goin' Nita", and "Feelin da Feelin". Nita has also shown her talent to an array of celebrities including music industry icon Quincy Jones, talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, boxing promoter Don King and at super model Cindy Crawford's wedding. Never planning to leave her music behind, she desires to become a full time accountant.
Sonovia Pierre, affectionately called Novie, was born September 20, 1971 in Nassau, Bahamas. At the age of 17, she entered The College of the Bahamas to begin her studies. There she entered and won the Hal Jackson's Miss Talented Teen Bahamas Scholarship Competition. After graduating from The College of the Bahamas, she furthered her education at The Florida Atlantic University where she received her teaching certificate and a Bachelor's degree in Music. After Novie completed her commitment to the Hal Jackson Competition in 1990, she became a member of popular Bahamian band Visage. Since becoming a part of the Visage family, she has written lyrics for about five of the group's albums over the years. Her song "Still Need a Man" was a hit in the Caribbean during 2004 and can be found on VP record's SOCA GOLD 2004. She's sung with "Tingum Dem Band" and represented The Bahamas as an entertainer and vocalist in the Caribbean, United States and Canada. Novie has recorded one solo album to date entitled "Nandi Songs". Nandi means "Strong and Regal Woman." She is constantly working on singles and her most recent Visage release is called "Six and a Half Dozen" recorded by Jason Ferguson of Buddha Riddims and with Dyson Knight, the song is affectionately known as "Man bad, woman bad". Novie has also produced hits such as "Profilin", "Brown Gal", "When I dead- Oh lo lo" and "Mezanmie Cherie Mwen".
Novie
Hailing from Freeport, Grand Bahama, from shooting marbles at home to going fishing with his father in his 12 ft. aluminum dingy boat while growing up in Eight Mile Rock as a child, Alvin Simms has always had a real taste of what the Island experience is. Alvin explains that growing up he, along with his two brothers, was made to entertain their mother. However, it wasn't until he was thirteen that he found a keen interest in music. Listening to music anywhere he could, he listened to cars passing by playing music, at home and from the boom boxes belonging to the high school children , and on ZNS. The songs he heard ranged from Bahamian sensation KB to other artists like Bob Marley and Smokey 007. Simms gained an interest in different areas of music listening to Hip-Hop, R&B, Soca, Reggae and Dancehall, but it was his performance in Smith's Point where he finally got his start in the music business. From there he went on to perform at local shows and concerts and shared the stage with numerous international artists. This was the birth of Papa Smurf. He continued with his love for the music industry, working with recording engineers Fritz Bootle, Lester Adderly and Dave Mackey of T-Connection. 2007 was the year he met Terrance Capron and they later formed the rap group Positive Link. With excessive use of Bahamian slang and terminologies in their music they introduced a new style of music that they named "Bahamian Swing ", which was also the title of their debut album. Papa Smurf has since gone solo and is set to release an album late 2012.
His curiosity about music began in the church when Preston was five years old. He played instruments and sang along with the church and over the years gained a certain respect for all genres of music. In addition to his singing, he also writes and produces for himself as well as other artists. Looking up to artists such as Brian McKnight, Usher, Michael Jackson and Ne-Yo, Puzzle had collaborations including recording remixes at the Hit Factory Criteria in Miami, Florida, working with Matt Knoble, the go to man for International Recording artist Lenny Kravitz for his smash hit "Animal ", as well as Miami hot shot producer Sugar Dip who produced "Hispanic Girls".
His ultimate goal is to put the Bahamas on the map. He performed at Carifesta held in Guyana and is the first Bahamian to have his own tv show called " A Day in the Life of Puzzle". He has recorded with Johnny Wright on his compound in Orlando, with producers in London England and came up with the single " Sour Vibe" which was recorded in Toronto, Canada holding the number one spot for ten weeks.


New Zealand and world health authorities are continuing to monitor the spread of Zika virus. There is ongoing research about how it can affect infected people.
Increased information and education about it and promotion of mosquito control.
New Zealand and international health authorities are still investigating the connection between Zika virus and the reports of birth defects and poor pregnancy outcomes.
There is no specific treatment for Zika virus infection, and if symptoms develop these will typically clear up within 4-7 days. Zika infection may cause a rash that could be confused with other serious diseases such as measles or dengue, so it's important that you check with a health care professional so that they can rule out these diseases. Until dengue fever can be ruled out, do not take aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, as there is a risk of bleeding. Use paracetamol for pain and fever if needed. Get plenty of rest and fluids, and treat the symptoms that you have. Zika virus is spread by mosquitoes that are active during the day. The best way to prevent diseases spread by mosquitoes is to avoid being bitten.
Zika is spreading to many tropical and sub-tropical countries. According to the information available, including the cases reported in New Zealand, the three Pacific states where Zika virus infections are currently occurring are Samoa, American Samoa, and Tonga. This list will be updated as the situation changes. We recommend that if you're travelling to any of the Pacific Island countries, you should always take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
Anyone who travels to an affected area should protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Use insect repellents containing DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), or IR3535. Always use as directed.
Use bed nets to cover your sleeping area.
If you're sleeping in a tent, use a zip-up screen.
Until we know more, the international organization like WHO, recommends that women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the near future should consider delaying travel to the areas mentioned above. See your healthcare provider if you are pregnant and develop a fever, rash, joint pain, or red eyes within three weeks after travelling to a country where Zika virus infections are occurring. Be sure to tell your provider everywhere you traveled.
If you do travel to an area where Zika virus infections are occurring, and you plan to become pregnant after you travel, you should consider waiting to conceive until three weeks after you have left the area.
All sectors that can assist should be engaged, and the public informed of the risks and preventive measures against Zika virus disease. People can protect themselves against mosquito bites by using insect repellent, wearing clothes that cover as much of the body as possible, and using physical barriers such as screens, closed doors and windows. Everyone should help prevent breeding of mosquitoes by emptying containers that hold standing water in and around their houses.
What Are The Signs Of Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome?
This condition is known by many different names, which contribute to some of the confusion that this illness causes when you try to learn more about it.
CFS is how it is most commonly referred to, which is short for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, as well as being known by the names of M.E. and Post-Viral Fatigue syndrome.
The signs and symptoms of chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome vary from person to person, which makes it a bit more difficult to diagnose, even though most doctors are now better educated about and aware of the condition than in the past.
Most people who experience the most common symptom of fatigue initially put it down to just "being run down" or having a dose of the flu, as the symptoms are similar to both.
But what is distinct with CFIDS is that this is not just a case of being tired from a bout of insomnia, or just feeling sleepy. Instead this is a total lack of energy, which can go on for years, chronically feeling totally wiped out like when you are bedridden with a bad case of influenza, every day you wake up to start the day.
Most doctors will require this state of fatigue to have been ongoing for at least 6 months duration before it is counted as a true symptom.
Another symptom is the after effect that you experience when you have pushed yourself too far physically, doing more than your body could handle.
This is common for people with CFS to experience, because as soon as you have a 'good day' of reduced fatigue there is a tendency to rush about and try to catch up on all the chores and tasks that have been left undone.
While you may feel able to cope at the time of the activity, once you are done the effect of overexertion hits and you experience old fashioned malaise, where you simply can't get out of bed or take any of the actions most people take for granted every day.
The next most debilitating symptom of CFIDS is a state of mental confusion and lack of ability to focus on anything for very long, often referred to as "brain fog" by people who experience it.
This is the symptom that affects people even when they are not in physically demanding jobs, if their work requires concentration for long periods and needs them to stay focused on multiple tasks at one time, they will often find themselves unable to keep their jobs for long.
Experiencing sleep disorders, maybe sleeping less because of disruptions, or sleeping more because you cannot get out of bed with any energy.
You may begin to experience headaches unlike ones you have experienced before.
Increased sensitivity to stimulants like light, noise or smells, that never used to cause you discomfort.
It is very common that you begin to develop a sore throat, even a dry cough at times, and swellings/sensitivity in your lymph nodes.
More than usual Depression and increased stress can be experienced, but is often a side effect of your exhaustion.
You may experience heightened anxiety levels, and fears about your ability to recover from this state of malaise.
These most common symptoms and signs of chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome may however also be an indication of other diseases, so you cannot self-diagnose yourself with CFS.
Only your doctor or specialist in the CFIDS field can conduct the tests to eliminate other diseases (some of which could be life threatening) so that you have a clear diagnosis to being treatment from.
The good news is that more and more medical practitioners are now better informed about this illness and more likely to correctly identify the condition than they were even 10 years ago.
People these days are becoming increasingly health conscious. From customized services offered by doctors to nutrition tracking apps, your good health is now in your own hands. However, blood tests are a totally different ball game altogether.
Blood tests have often been associated with a reactive approach. It is only when you notice symptoms is when you go for a test. However, have you ever realized that by taking routine blood tests there are so many diseases or infections you can fix at the onset or even avoid?
Here are some of the reasons why you should consider regular blood tests, even if you are healthy.
Why wait for the symptoms to show up?
Is it not better to know as early as possible if a disease is brewing in your system? Most chronic risks can be detected through blood tests, so why wait for things to go horribly wrong? Think of all the pain and discomfort you can avoid by being proactive about it. Most blood test types will tell you how your regular lifestyle such as eating habits, exercise, diet etc. is impacting your well-being. By knowing what is wrong, you will be able to take corrective measures while you still can.
When the question is about health, the answer should be absolute. Never trust how you look and feel when it comes to evaluating your fitness or general well-being. You need to know exactly how your body is on the inside. Believe it or not, as many as 40% people who are non-obese are suffering from cardiovascular diseases or diabetes.
If you have noticed an unreasonable amount of weight gain, don't just blame it on eating recklessly. Something more sinister may be at play inside your body. You may be experiencing high levels of cortisol that is associated with weight gain and cortisol levels are a sign of stress. You may be addressing a whole different problem by not knowing exactly what is wrong. Without a blood test, you will be fixing the wrong errors, leaving yourself exposed to the risk irrespective of your efforts.
Routine blood tests allow you to detect not just infections and diseases but also deficiencies. If your body has lack of vitamins and minerals, it can affect the healthy functioning of your body. When certain mineral and vitamin quantities are lower than required, they can cause issues like a headache, muscle cramps, insomnia, fatigue, constipation etc. A lot of these problems can be avoided completely by knowing what is amiss. Which micronutrients are deficient in your body will help you change your diet accordingly.
We are all made up of different biochemistry. You and your sibling cannot follow the same nutrition guideline. Since our bodies are different, our approach to our health should also be specific to our body needs. A blood test determines how you should tweak your lifestyle to best meet the needs of your body.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects approximately 11% of the population. Only 30% of those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome will consult a physician about their symptoms, which leaves you to wonder how many people out there suffer from this condition undiagnosed. The average IBS sufferer experiences up to 4 distinct episodes of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms lasting up to 5 days. That's 20 days a month! Those with irritable bowel syndrome have a higher prevalence of anxiety and a lower quality of life.
Irritable bowel syndrome can take some time to nail down the exact triggers and time to heal. Symptoms and healing from IBS can be greatly helped with a manual therapy called Visceral Manipulation. Visceral Manipulation is a very gentle, very specific manual therapy for your internal organs to support optimal motion. That's right, your lungs and heart are not the only organs that have a rhythmic motion.
When an organ is chronically inflamed, much like with irritable bowel syndrome, that organ tends to develop spasms within the muscle wall affecting its function. The small intestine is on average 20 feet long. There is a lot of potential for inflammation, muscle cramping and spasming which all affect the motion and function of this organ. With the primary responsibility of the SI being 90% of digestion and absorption, this is a problem. It has a very extensive vascular supply, predominantly the superior mesenteric artery and vein. These vessels supply nutrition and oxygen to the organ as well as transport nutrients you consume to the other cells in your body.
The first section of the small intestine is called the duodenum and is the shortest section. The duodenum is centrally located just below the rib cage. It is the most fixed portion of the small intestine and is suspended in the abdomen by a ligament that attaches to the diaphragm. This allows for the intestines to elevate and lower with breathing. This portion of the small intestine is a little more muscular than the rest of the small intestine, similar to the musculature stomach. This is also where the common bile duct connects to the small intestine via the Sphincter of Oddi. The common bile duct is where the pancreas and gallbladder dump bile and enzymes to chemically break down your food. The duodenum can become spasmed around the Sphincter of Oddi and impede flow of these enzymes.
A weak or wobbly feeling in the legs during or after working out (due to interference of circulation to the legs).
The bulk of the small intestine, the jejunum and ileum, fill the majority of the abdominal cavity, and attach to the back side of the abdominal wall. The small intestine has a very extensive blood supply that can greatly impact digestion and absorption when restricted. Chronic spasms, fascial restrictions and fibrosis can alter the natural motion of the small intestine, impeding blood supply and slowing the transit time of your food.
The new dreadful disease, Zika Fever strikes with a little headache, little fever, little joint pain and most of the people who have had it, don't know they have had it. Recently, just a year ago, the outbreak of Zika Virus in Brazil caused a peak of Microcephaly- Children born with a deformed i.e. small size and small brain. It was in the children of the mothers who were infected with the virus. The new England Journal of Medicine published a paper on May 29th, 2016 Entitled "Zika Virus and Birth Defects-Reviewing the Evidence for Causality".
The Zika virus broke out from a monkey at the Zika forest in Uganda identified by the researchers of the Yellow Fever Research Institute. The first cases were ever reported was in Tanzania, Uganda and that's how it got spread through West and East Africa then through Equatorial Asia like India, Pakistan, Malaysia and Indonesia but it was just in Mosquitoes and Monkeys. The one of the biggest outbreaks were in the French Region which had 30,000 reported cases in 2013, from there it causes various outbreaks in the islands on the south coast of America. Then, there was an outbreak in the Natal, Brazil which were thought provoked by the people that it was either the 2014 World Cup that brought it or the Canoe Championship races held that year in Brazil.
Now. Let's leave the fuss about its transmission in Miami and talk about the treatment. You can get Vaccinated but sadly, there is no vaccine discovered till now and maybe there won't be in the next couple of years. But, viruses like Zika and Dengue are being killed by the insecticidal sprays but they sadly, the bigger amounts of insecticides can have severe reaction and can even kill the person then the infection of the virus. 'I am a very big fan of Biological Controls and I share that with Rachel Carson, the Author of the Silent Spring" she said. And then because of that she had interest in using the different approach for the treating the viruses like Zika and Dengue.
The Aedes Egypti, the vector for the transmission of the viruses like Zika, Dengue, West Nile, Ancient Plague and many others. It's the female mosquito which is responsible for this bad work, male doesn't even have the mouth parts to bite. She bites so she can get a blood to feed her off springs. A British company called OXITECH modified the mosquito in such a way that the female eggs don't develop to adulthood.
The scientists added a gene in the genome of the mosquito which encodes a protein which feedbacks on itself so it can crack a lot of protein, making the extra copies and where ever they go, kill the organism and now to keep it running, they added tetracycline which shuts down that gene for the promotion of its normal growth. They added another gene which glows under the UV light and they can monitor where it goes? how far it goes? How much time he lives? Now, the male Friendly Aedes was released around in the city of Piracicaba, Brazil by the mayor himself. They were guided by the GPS and the most inspiring thing, just in one year, they brought down the cases of Dengue by 91 percent. Something Impressive? Right.
They are not even being released in the U.S because of the regulation for the Genetically Modified Organism. Some may even call them the "Animal Drugs" but to be fair the results were better than insecticide or any other vaccine treatment. Now, the only reason I picked this was why not in Pakistan? Maybe, no one even heard of this Friendly Aedes. Guess what? We need it more than any other country because of the reported cases of Dengue fever emerging every year or the other viral infections caused. But, the truth is maybe, even in a decade, it won't happen or maybe it could. Who knows?


All registered Congress participants are invited to attend opening ceremony which is followed by welcome reception in the exhibition area.
The Folkloric Ballet of Mexico will take you on a time-travel through the magic, colorful and beautiful experience of Mexican traditional dancing thanks to the 70+ choreographies created by its founder Amalia Hernández.
Created more than six decades ago, the Ballet has represented Mexico on many occasions and is now known to both Mexican and foreign public as the best aesthetic representation of Mexico and its culture.
Since 1961, when the Ballet won the first prize for group dancing at the Nations Festival in Paris, the numbers of glorious performances and awards won since then are difficult to count.
Because of the high quality of its staging (Palacio de Bellas Artes), the magnificent projection of folk art and the interpretative intensity of its dancers, the Folkloric Ballet of Mexico is a show that you cannot miss. Watch a video of a performance by clicking HERE.
- transportation from the Congress Center to the Museum and back to your hotel (if included in the official list of WCN 2017 hotels).
Cash bars will be available next to Exhibition Hall B before the busses' departure.
Access your registration by clicking HERE and log in using your registration username and password. Click on "Edit your Registration", select the corresponding extra and proceed to payment.
While registering you will be asked to choose among some optional courses and activities. Select the corresponding extra and proceed to payment.
The National Museum of Anthropology is the largest and most visited museum in Mexico and contains significant archaeological and anthropological artefacts from Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage, such as the Stone of the Sun (or the Aztec calendar stone) and the Aztec Xochipilli statue. Find more about the museum's exhibits by watching this video, HERE.
Busses will depart from the Congress Center at 19:15 for the Museum. At 22:00 the Museum visit ends and busses will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.
Cash bars will be available next to Exhibition Hall B between 18:30 - 19:30.
Please make sure you select the correct guided tour in either English or Spanish.


Forget that Night of the Demons tux! You need Punk Stuff!!
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Арзамас по одной из легенд, был основан царем Иваном Грозным в 1578 году. Один из старинных и красивейших городов Нижегородской области. Здесь жили и работали выдающиеся писатели, поэты, ученые и художники.

Первые поселения на месте города
Появление первобытных людей в этих краях археологи относят к палеолиту. Окончательное освоение этих земель человеком проходит в VIII—VI тысячелетиях до н. э., в эпоху мезолита. На территории района находится известная мезолитическая стоянка близ села Старая Пустынь. Она появилась, вероятно, около 9-8 тыс. лет назад.

В VI—VII веках нашей эры на территории края появляются неукреплённые селища. У их жителей роль скотоводства постепенно снижается, и его заменяет земледелие.

В XII веке поволжский край, богатый лесами, дичью, мёдом диких пчёл, активно колонизируется древнерусскими поселенцами.

Согласно одной из легенд, первое поселение на высоком холме, где находится исторический центр Арзамаса, было основано мордвином Тешем, который в числе других бежал в глухие дебри, от нашествия Батыя.  После того, как все мордовские земли постепенно вошли в состав русского государства, населявший их народ постепенно утратил самобытность.

Основание
Летом 1552 года царь Иван Грозный совершил третий поход на Казань.При этом основной отряд с царской дружиной двигался через Коломну, Владимир и Муром. Далее, примерно 5 — 7 июня, следуя вдоль реки Теши, царь достиг мордовского сельбища. расположенного на высоком холме, и расположил там «третий стан от Мурома». Согласно преданию, он находился на месте, где потом было село Ивановское (ныне микрорайон Ивановский). Встретившись с местными жителями, царь будто бы спросил, чего хочет мордва. Эрзяне попросили, чтобы эту местность закрепили за ними и их потомством, чтобы в их поселения русские торговцы, и наконец, чтобы татары, осевшие на Теше, покинули мордовский пределы. Грозный дал слово, что исполнит просьбу, и объявил эрзянам свою волю о постройке крепости. Тут же при нём начали расчистку леса, рытье рва и основание острога.

Но это всего лишь легенда. Во время третьего похода на Казань земли Арзамасского края вошли в состав русского государства, крепость заложенна при Иване Грозном, но оснований пологать то, что царь Иван Васильевич основал именно Арзамас нет. Более того, реконструкция маршрута продвижения царских войск, уверяет нас в обратном, что основан был другой город нежели Арзамас.

Затем для охраны Арзамасского края была основана казачья Выездная слобода (ныне пгт Выездное), а вдоль реки Теши устроена засечная чета. А уже в 1580 году был основан Свято-Николаевский монастырь.

Арзамасский кремль
Кремль располагался на вершине треугольного приподнятого над окружающей местностью плато. С западной стороны крутой обрыв к реке Теше. С юго-восточной стороны по глубокому оврагу протекала река Сорока. У южной вершины образованного этими реками треугольника река Сорока впадала в реку Тешу. С востока в место слияния Tеши и Сороки приносила свои воды ещё одна река Шамка. Эта низменная местность, к югу от города, из за обилия воды сильно заболачивалась и следовательно, кроме зимнего времени, была трудно проходима, что также служило природной защитой кремля. С третьей, северной, напольной стороны для защиты крепости прокопали глубокий ров". Первоначально деревянный Арзамасский кремль, занимавший территорию всей исторической части города, имел 11 башен. Затем, после пожара 1650 года, их стало 12 Примечательно, что одна из башен называлась «Настаcьинской» по некоторым сведениям, имя ей дал сам Иван Грозный в честь своей первой жены Анастасии.

На вершине этого треугольника, как самой самой защищённой и приподнятой над окружающей местностью, образовалась главная площадь. На ней разместились административные здания и соборный храм. От Соборной площади лучами расходятся улицы, основные из которых — Стрелецкая (ныне улица 1 Мая)) и Пушкарская (ныне улица К. Маркса), где жили защитники крепости. Это лучевая схема впоследствии стала основой регулярной планировки и застройки Арзамаса. Кремль сгорел во время пожара 1726 года и больше не восстанавливался.

Вот перечень этих церквей в хронологическом порядке, по времени их построения.

XVII век
В 1606 году (осень-начало зимы) в Арзамасе вспыхивает восстание в поддержку крестьянской войны под руководством И. Болотникова. В 1607 году в город входят правительственные войска и подавляют восстание.

30 марта (9 апреля) 1608 года произошла битва отряда арзамасцев в составе рязанского ополчения против войск Лжедмитрия II под городом Зарайском.

1643 год: был построен Спасо-Преображенский собор.

1685 год: была построена церковь Иоанна Богослова.

Крестьянская война
Степан Разин заняв Саратов, Самару, Симбирск, отправился к Арзамасу. Перерезая все дороги, ведущие к нему, он овладел Алатырем, Вадом, Темниковым, Саранском и осенью вступил в пределы Арзамасского уезда. Степан Разин рассчитывал, захватив Арзамас, идти на Москву. 26 сентября в город прибыл царский воевода князь Юрий Долгоруков. В начале октября царское войско нанесло ощутимые поражения разинцам у сел Путятино, Исупово, Кременки, а у села Поя наголову был разбит шеститысячный отряд мятежников. Таким образом, взять Арзамас не удалось. Но многим из них довелось увидеть город. Правда, в качестве пленных, где их ожидала суровая казнь. В три месяца от рук палачей погибло 11 000 человек.

Божие домики
В 1748 году на Ивановских буграх воздвигли божедомики и скудельницы. Их появление связывают с именем арзамасского купца Матвея Масленикова, который как-то услышал голоса казненных. Эти домики были похожи на небольшие кирпичные часовенки-столбовки. При советской власти они были разрушены, но традиция совершать гулянья на их месте возродилась. Летом 2015 года на месте казни разинцев был установлен памятник — божедомка.

Алёна Арзамасская
Русская Жанна д'Арк родилась в казачьем селе Выездная Слобода. Известно, что ещё в молодости девушку насильно выдали замуж за пожилого крестьянина, но тот прожил не долго, и вскоре стала вдовой. После этого Алена постриглась в монахини в женском Николаевском монастыре, а когда началось восстание Разина, присоединилась к повстанцам. Ей удалось собрать отряд из 300—400 человек, с ним она направилась к городу Темникову. 30 ноября 1670 года повстанцы были атакованы царскими войсками и разгромлены. 4 декабря Алена была захвачена воеводой Долгоруковым и сожжена как еретичка.

Арзамасские гуси

Порода старинная. Разводили их около Арзамаса на берегах Оки и притоков.

Первое упоминание об Арзамасских гусях есть в книгах по истории Арзамаса самого начала XVIII века. Отбирали гусей по массе и по бойцовым качествам. Арзамасские гуси ценились также за очень нежное мясо. «Арзамасский гусь представляет того же тульского гуся, но несколько большего роста, с более длинной шеей и не столь плотным и изящным сложением. Клюв не столь короток и толст как у тульского. Цвет оперения по преимуществу белый, но встречаются серые и глинистые арзамасские гуси. Очевидно, арзамасский гусь представляет не столь чистую породу, как тульский, и по всей видимости в нём есть примесь китайского и может быть и простого но улучшенного русского гуся»

Одним из символов Арзамаса является гусь. Этих птиц в городе и его окрестностях разводили с незапамятных времен и даже вывели свою, арзамасскую породу. Изначально она была создана в XVI веке как бойцовая. В XX столетии породу стали разводить уже как мясную. Ежегодно здесь выращивали до 20 000 гусей, не случайно императрица Екатерина ll во время своеrо визита в Арзамас в 1767 назвала его «гусиной столицей». Арзамасских гусей даже доставляли в Москву, причем своим ходом. Перед ярмарками птиц откармливали, а чтобы они не стерли по дороге лапы, тысячи птиц сначала прогоняли по разлитому вару(смоле), а потом по речному песку. Так на лапках появлялись весьма ноские «баш- мачки». В советские времена Арзамасская порода была утрачена, однако память о ней сохранилась. В последние годы в городе стал проводиться ежегодный фестиваль кулинарного искусства"Арзамасский гусь.

Золотой век

Строительство церквей
В то время развивалось в Арзамасе церковно-строительство: беспрерывно строились церкви в городе и узде. Первые мастера были, конечно, приезжими, но потом обучились и местные жители: крестьяне южной части арзамасского уезда стали плотниками, каменщиками и штукатурами, а про арзамасские иконостасные мастера славились далеко за пределы Нижегородской губернии. Они выполняли заказы из Вятской и Казанской губерниях.

Золотой век Арзамаса был беспрерывной цепью храмосоздательства: не было времени, чтобы в Арзамасе не строилась какая-либо церковь. В эти 75 лет в Арзамасе и Выездновской Слободе выстроено двадцать пять церквей, арзамассцам были тесны старые храмы, они разбирали их и заменяли на новые. То что в других городах создавалось веками, в Арзамасе вырастало за каких-нибудь 20 лет.

За этот период было построено 26 церквей.

XVIII век
1746 год: была построена церковь Илии Пророка.

1777 год: был построен храм в честь Входа Господня в Иерусалим.

1781 год: был утверждён герб Арзамаса.

1784 год: была построена Благовещенская церковь.

1786 год: был построен храм Тихвинской иконы Божией Матери.

1792 год: был построен храм Казанской иконы Божией Матери.

1793 год: была построена Церковь святого апостола Андрея Первозванного.

1794 год: была построена церковь иконы Божьей Матери «Живоносный Источник».

1797 год: была построена церковь Смоленской иконы Божией Матери.

Пугачёвщина
Летом 1774 года Арзамасская провинция была охвачена крестьянскими волнениями. На подавление мятежа Пугачева императрица Екатерина ll отправила командующегo 6-й московской дивизией Александра Суворова. В 20-х числах августа легендарный полководец с конвоем из 50 человек остановился на ночлer в Арзамасе. Он ночевал у владельца чугунных заводов Ивана Цыбышева. А позднее, 8-9 ноября, Суворов провез через город в клетке плененного Емельяна Пугачева.

XIX век
1801 год: была построена церковь иконы Божией Матери Знамение.

1802 год: была построена церковь Владимирской иконы Божией Матери.

1805 год: родилась М. С. Жукова, известная русская писательница (умерла в 1855 году).

1813 год: была построена церковь Богоявления Господня.

7 августа 1823: года произошёл большой пожар в нижней части города.

Сентябрь 1830 года: через Арзамас в Болдино проезжал А. С. Пушкин.

1833 год: была построена церковь Сошествия Святого Духа.

Осень 1830 года: Арзамас пережил эпидемию холеры, от которой погибло 15 человек.

1852 год: был построен храм Рождества Христова.

1878 год: была построена церковь Святого Николая.

Арзамасский драгунский полк

Отечественная война 1812 года
Жители города Арзамаса сформировали отдельный батальон. В сентябре 1812 года, Арзамас был назначен местом сбора 77 батальонов добровольцев. В числе прочих, в Арзамас прибыл Сергей Львович Пушкин, отец всемирно известного поэта. В Арзамас со всех городов России направлялось оружие, обмундирование и продовольствие. Город превратился в один из главных логистических центров в процессе подготовки русского добровольческого ополчения.
На исходе 1812 года в город стали прибывать партии пленных французов. Им жилось не дурно. Кто-то расписывал потолки в домах богатых купцов. Другие оказывались докторами и лечили больных. Один чиновник попал под суд за то, что вместо покупки полушубков для пленных, он положил деньги в карман, а французов познакомил с русскими морозами.

Воскресенский собор

В 1814 — 1842 гг. в честь победы над Наполеном и в память о погибших вoинах в Арзамасе был воздвигнут величественный Воскресенский собор, архитектором которого стал уроженец города Михаил Коринфский. Храм строился в основном на пожертвования арзамасцев. Каменная кладка собора возводилась околo 7 лет, а в общей сложности на сооружение было израсходовано 5,5 млн кирпичей, до 1000 кубических саженей бутового камня, около 10 000 железа Воскресенский собор стал венцом величественного и потрясающего по красоте ансамбля Соборной площади, сформировавшейся на месте древнего исторического центра города.

Школа живописи

В 1802 году в Арзамасе была открыта прославившаяся на всю Россию школа иконописного и живописного дела, подготавливавшая также и учителей рисования из крепостных крестьян. Это была первая России провинциальная частная художественная школа, более известная как Ступинская школа живописи. Она дала стране целый ряд крупных художников, в том числе знаменитого Василия Перова. Организатором заведения был уроженец Арзамаса, академик живописи Александр Васильевич Ступин(1776-1861). Школа просуществовала здесь 60 лет, за которые из неё вышло более полутораста мастеров живописи.

XX век
1900 год: в городе создаётся социал-демократически кружок под руководством М. В. Гоппиус.
5 сентября 1901 года: открылось движение по железнодорожной дороге от Арзамаса до Темирязева.

12 сентября 1901 года: прибыл в город по железной дороге Епископ Назарий.

22 декабря 1901 года: открылось движение по железной дороге до Нижнего Новгорода.

5 мая 1902 года: под гласный надзор полиции прибыл великий русский писатель А. М. Горький, который поселился в доме на ул. Сальникова (ныне ул. К. Маркса, 17). И хотя Алексей Максимович прожил в городе всего несколько месяцев, он оставил заметный след в его культурной истории. Писатель много общался с местной интеллигенцией. Подружился с известным священником общественным деятелем, создателем первого в городе водопровода Федором Владимирским.

Июль 1903 года: прибыл поезд, который перевозил императорскую семью во главе с Николаем II.

1913 год: открылась первая телефонная станция на 100 номеров.

1911—1912 года: открылось движение от Москвы до Арзамаса, затем на Казань.

1912—1918: жил со своей семьей известный писатель А. П. Гайдар.

14 (27 декабря) 1917 год: вышел первый номер газеты «Арзамасская правда».

18 ноября (1 декабря) 1917 года: была утверждена Советская власть мирным путем.

1929 год: был образован Арзамасский округ.

1934 год: был открыт ННГУ АФ.

1943 год: был открыт Театр драмы

1947 год: в городе пошёл первый автобус.

1956 год: был основан Арзамасский завод лёгкого машиностроения

Весна 1957 года: был открыт Парк культуры и отдыха им. А. П. Гайдара

22 июня 1957 года: был основан Арзамасский историко-художественный музей

1968 год: был открыт АПИ

1990 год: был открыт футбольный клуб «Дружба»

Великая Отечественная война
В годы Великой Отечественной войны Арзамас являлся важнейшим железнодорожным узлом, связывавшим прифронтовые районы и Москву с Сибирью, Уралом и Дальним Востоком. Через него днем и ночью шли эшелоны с танками, орудиями, самолетами и другой военной техникой. Поскольку в то время не было в Арзамасе крупных предприятий, район внес вклад в победу в основном сельскохозяйственной продукцией. Ещё Арзамас отправлял на фронт зажигательную смесь «КС», медицинский спирт, гипс, воинское обмундирование, полушубки, шапки-ушанки, валенки, кирзовые сапоги. Свыше 20 000 арзамасцев сражались на фронте, из них погибли 10 490 человек. За боевые подвиги более 8000 арзамасцев были награждены орденами и медалями, 10 человек стали героями Советского Союза.

В сентябре 1941 года нарком связи, начальник Главного управления связи Красной армии полковник И. Т. Пересыпкин поставил перед начальником Генерального штаба Маршалом Советского Союза Б. М. Шапошниковым вопрос о необходимости определения места размещения запасного узла связи. 14 октября Пересыпкина принял Сталин и спросил, где лучше расположить объект. Тот предположил в качестве вариантов Куйбышев и Казань. Сталин посмотрел на карту и сказал: «Давай Арзамас! Там когдато была Ставка Ивана Грозного». После этого в окрестностях города закипела работа. Вокруг Арзамаса была в кратчайшие сроки смонтирована кольцевая воздушная линия связи длиной 33,5 километра. В районе железнодорожной станции Арзамас I была построена специальная ветка 5 км, на которой установили поезда связи и специальный поезд оперативной группы Генерального штаба Красной армии. Секретный объект получил кодовое название «Лес». Для его противовоздушной обороны была сформирована Отдельная группа ПВО, которой даже выделили две радиолокационные станции РУС.

Однако потом их перебросили под Сталинград, а в 1942— 1943 гг. Арзамас прикрывался всего одной батареей 742-го зенитного полка.

Во время войны Арзамас не обстреливался, так как здесь был важный железнодорожный узел.

Послевоенное время
В июле 1945 года, в город вернулась первая партия демобилизованных воинов, которые, немного отдохнув, приступили к работе. Ведь каждая пара рук была на счету. В колхозах радостно встречали вернувшихся, организовывали торжественные встречи, собрания, которые заканчивались скромным по военному времени ужином. Предприятия и местные власти старались оказывать посильную помощь вернувшимся. Горсовет выделил 112 пар обуви, 534 метров мануфактуры, 305 штук белья, 2880 кг продуктов, 27 000 рублей на единовременные пособия, 1800 кубометров дров. Нуждающимся выделили 6 квартир, ещё 31 квартиру отремонтировали. Такое отношение к защитникам было нормой в послевоенные годы. К 20 августа 1945 года в город вернулись 180 демобилизованных, из них 23 приступили к работе. В сентябре 1945 была учреждена городская Книгa пoчета. Первыми в неё были занесены Никита Егорович Филатов, Клавдия Насонова, Ксения Усанова.
Послевоенные годы для Арзамаса были очень тяжелыми. И хотя город не был фронтовым, но хозяйство за годы войны сильно поизносилось. Все промышленное производство, транспорт служили интересам фронта.

Проблемы с электроэнергией
Oчень слабой была энергетическая база. Потребность предприятий города в электроэнергии удовлетворялись на 51 %, а населения на 40 %. Для передачи электроэнергии из Куйбышева в Москву в 1952 г. началось строительство ЛЭП-400. 350 километров трассы досталось Арзамасскому тресту. В этой работе принимали участие рабочие и колхозники более 20 районов Горьковской и Владимирской областей. В самом Арзамасе возле Березовой рощи возник городок из 100 домиков, предназначенных для рабочих треста. В 1954 г строительство ЛЭП было закончено. И в том же году была решена проблема с энергоснабжением города, который получал её вначале от Новогорьковской ТЭЦ, а затем от Горьковской ГЭС.

Арзамасская область
6 января 1954 года из состава Горьковской области была выделена Арзамасская область. Область образована указом Президиума Верховного Совета СССР от 7 января 1954 года. В состав области были включены города Арзамас, Выкса, Кулебаки, выделенные из состава Горьковской области. Площадь 27,2 тыс. км². Однако уже спустя три года, в апреле 1957 года, она была упразднена в связи с ухудшившимся состоянием Горьковской области.

Развитие промышленности
В послевоенные годы начался новый этап в истории Арзамаса. В 1951 году открывается Завод коммунального машиностроения («КОММАШ»), затем начинают свою работу асфальто-бетонный завод, литейно-механический завод для валяльно-войлочной промышленности. В 1957 году первую продукцию дал Арзамасский приборостроительный завод. В 1972 году был открыт Арзамасский машиностроительный завод.

Награждён орденом «Знак Почёта» 6 сентября 1978 года за успехи, достигнутые в хозяйственном, культурном строительстве, и в связи с 400-летием основания города.

Железнодорожная катастрофа

Современный период

Примечания

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