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Memorial held in Hamilton today to remember the victims of Hiroshima
Alex Crown
At 8:15 a.m. Thursday – the moment in 1945 that the Little Boy uranium bomb was dropped – tens of thousands in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park stood in silence to honor the dead.
The bombings are credited with ending World War Two.
"Little Boy", dropped from the B-29 bomber Enola Gay, destroyed 90 per cent of the city and killed an estimated 140,000 people, including those who succumbed to injuries and radiation sickness in the ensuing weeks.
"And that resolve translates in us proposing a new draft resolution at the United Nations in the fall on nuclear disarmament", Prime Minister Abe pledged.
"For example, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum ranked number one… for the ranking of "the most popular tourist spots in Japan for foreign tourists" at the travel website TripAdvisor two years in a row". "We have to continue our effort to achieve a world without nuclear weapons".
Mr Matsui called the nuclear weapons "the ultimate inhumanity and the absolute evil" that must be abolished.
About 55,000 people from 100 countries attended the ceremony in Hiroshima, including U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy and Rose Gottemoeller, undersecretary of state for arms control.
Reuters reports that a government report issued Thursday acknowledges that Japan's "reckless war" did great damage in Asia, but Abe reportedly has taken issue with the term "aggression" to describe his country's actions. Three days later, another plane dropped a second atomic bomb over the city of Nagasaki.
More ceremonies follow Sunday, in Nagasaki, but amid the solemnity of those events, many across the region are waiting to hear what Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will say to mark Japan's surrender.
A nuclear historian has created a map visualizing what the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bomb explosions would look like in different cities around the world, as reported by The Washington Post. Ogura said, "Some people in the world still do not understand the cruelty of nuclear weapons".
"The impression of Hiroshima that visitors take away seems to be affected by whether they have had the opportunity to meet and communicate with local people", Abe said. Any use of nuclear weapons would have catastrophic consequences. (The thinking was that any attempt to invade Japan through conventional means would result in too many American casualties.) Moreover, the devastating effects of radiation poisoning weren't fully understood prior to the fallout in Hiroshima.
"It's a reminder, a remembrance, and also it should be hoping for a peaceful future".
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By Vicki Kriczky | Jun 22, 2022
Frederick Living hosted a capital campaign celebration unveiling our "Lighting the Way" donor recognition wall. Frederick Living's "Lighting the Way" Campaign was a major fundraising initiative marking a significant time in Frederick Living's history. We are pleased to celebrate the tremendous generosity of our board, residents, families, former board members, team members, businesses, churches and ... Read more
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In celebration of our 125th Anniversary year in 2021, we have placed all of our oral history videos on our website as a way to learn more about Frederick Living's history. We would like to thank Rev. Robert Gerhart, Blake Pennington, Richard Rosenberger and Ron Price for giving of their time to share their memories ... Read more
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In the fall, the churches celebrated Harvest Home and they brought the harvest of garden and fields to the Altar for display – baskets of potatoes, apples, canned goods, and groceries. These were then sent to Frederick. In 1961, Frederick announced that due to government regulations, they could no longer accept home-canned food. "Local orchards ... Read more
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Fall…the time of year when the air becomes brisk and the leaves begin to float their way to the ground as the trees go to rest. This is the time of year for hearty, savory recipes that warm our hearts and body. Our very own Chef Shawn shares one of his favorite fall recipes below! ... Read more
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CNN exclusive: Port Authority job created for Christie ally, source says
Steve Kastenbaum and Chris Frates, CNN
Updated 7:58 PM EST, Thu January 16, 2014
Christie's ally center of bridge scandal
David Wildstein was introduced to Port Authority as good friend of Gov. Chris Christie
Wildstein was named to executive level post in agency soon after
Christie has characterized Wildstein as someone he barely knew
Give him a position at the top of the agency; he's a good friend of the governor.
That's how David Wildstein was introduced to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in 2010, according to a former employee with extensive knowledge of the agency's hiring practices.
Soon after, Wildstein was named the director of Interstate Capital Projects, a title that previously had not existed at the bi-state agency, setting in motion a career that would eventually place the former political blogger at the center of the lane closures controversy at the George Washington Bridge.
Wildstein catapulted into the national spotlight with his response to the infamous e-mail from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's aide: "Time for some traffic problems in Ft. Lee," Bridget Kelly wrote. Wildstein responded, "Got it."
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A former Port Authority employee told CNN that agency officials were told in 2010 they had to find a place for WIldstein at the executive level and the directive was coming from Christie's office. Soon after, the position was created specifically for WIldstein. When Wildstein started, Deputy Executive Director Bill Baroni, Christie's top appointee at the agency, introduced him to people as a good friend of the governor.
Who is David Wildstein?
CNN examined documents from the Port Authority showing the names, titles and salaries of nearly 7,000 employees. The reports show that prior to Christie's first term in office there were four people working in the deputy executive director's office, the highest position on the New Jersey side of the agency. When Christie came into office the number increased to six. The documents show that Wildstein's position was created in May 2010.
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Sources, including several current and former employees at various levels of the Port Authority who did not want their names used, told CNN it was assumed that when David Wildstein was involved in any discussions at the agency, the information was being passed back to Christie's office.
Wildstein's role included scrutinizing the agency's business for the governor and that's why he was given such a broad title, sources said. Those current and former employees said people were careful about what they said when Wildstein was in the room, always assuming it would get back to Christie.
Christie spokesman Colin Reed said the idea that Wildstein was the governor's eyes and ears is "inaccurate" and "has been mischaracterized by the media."
"As the governor made clear last week, David Wildstein is not a childhood friend and his interactions with him over the last four years have been limited. Last month, he appointed a new leader at the Port Authority with a proven record of rooting out corruption and reforming government agencies to help lead the agency," Reed said.
Neither Baroni nor Wildstein responded to requests for comment from CNN.
Wildstein personally directed the infamous lane closures on the George Washington Bridge in September. The revelations come in new Port Authority documents released on Thursday by the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee. They paint a picture of a man who went rogue, closing lanes without following proper procedures, despite warnings of traffic backups and safety risks. The governor is at the center of multiple investigations over whether the closure was political retaliation for the Democratic mayor of Fort Lee's failure to endorse Christie in his re-election campaign.
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Christie distanced himself from Wildstein after the story broke. While he and Wildstein attended the same high school, Christie said, "David and I were not friends in high school. We were not even acquaintances in high school."
High school acquaintances contacted by CNN backed up the governor. Christie was on Livingston High School's baseball team. Wildstein was the team's statistician. The former coach of the team, Tony Hope, said the two could not have been more different.
"Nobody could ever say a bad thing about Chris, they loved him. David was the extreme opposite," Hope said. "David was very quiet, also extremely intelligent, but he didn't have great social skills … he kept to himself, a nice individual but never really related to his peers."
Wildstein had a different reputation throughout the Port Authority. Several sources said he would sometimes yell and threaten to have employees fired when they repeatedly contradicted him or pushed back on his initiatives.
The Newark Star Ledger reported in February 2012 that critics accused Christie of turning the Port Authority into a patronage mill. Citing a document titled "NY/NJ Executive Referrals" the newspaper showed there were 35 new Port Authority hires directed by Christie during his first year in office. That's more than the last four governors combined, according to the paper.


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IMPD investigates 4 shootings within 5-hour span
INDIANAPOLIS – Police investigated four different shootings within a span of five hours overnight.
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Photo from shooting scene on North Sherman Drive courtesy of Ryan Liggett
Then police were called to the 2800 block of North Sherman Drive after a man was shot in the leg. He told police he was standing on a porch and had his back turned to traffic when he was hit.
Medics transported him to the hospital, and he is expected to be okay. He told police he doesn't know who shot him or why.
Photo from shooting scene on East 10th Street and North Grant Avenue courtesy of Ryan Liggett
About an hour later, officers responded to a report of a person shot near East 10th Street and North Grant Avenue.
A man said he was standing on the sidewalk minding his own business when a dark colored car drove up and someone shot him.
The victim said he crawled under the bushes to hide.
Photo from shooting scene near High School Road courtesy of Ryan Liggett
The fourth shooting investigation occurred around 3:20 a.m. at a gas station near High School Road and 24th Street.
Officers were called to the gas station on a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg.
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Jack Straw holds talks on imprisoned Briton during Iran visit
TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (Press Shia) – Former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has said he raised the case of imprisoned Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe during a recent visit to Tehran.
Speaking to the Press Association after returning from the visit, Mr Straw said the meetings he had in the Iranian capital were "very cordial".
He added, "We made strong representations about the need for Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe, and another gentleman, to be released on compassionate grounds."
Pressed on how their representations were received, Mr Straw said he was told by the Iranians that they are considering this option, reported Jersey Evening Post.
During the three-day trip to Tehran, he was accompanied to the Middle Eastern country by Lord Norman Lamont, the UK's trade representative to Iran, and former ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott.
Mr Straw said they had been invited to attend the Tehran security conference but during their visit also held meetings with members of the Iranian government – attended by Nicholas Hopton, the British ambassador to Iran and his officials.
This included Iran's vice president and chairman of the Iranian atomic energy organisation Ali Akbar Salehi and Javad Zarif, the country's foreign minister.
Mr Straw's visit follows one made by Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson last month, who said he had forthright discussions with president Hassan Rouhani about the case of Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe.
Zaghari an Iranian-British dual citizen has been found to having been participated in activities of espionage and overthrow of the Establishment.
Nazanin Zaghari, an Iranian-British dual citizen had been arrested in Imam Khomeini International Airport earlier in April and the headquarters received her for further interrogations.
iranian officials have announced that they found evidence that Ms. Zaghari had been actively participating in social networks related to espionage activities and also plots to overthrow the Establishment. Ms. Zaghari was also said to having led a network of spies which received support from foreign intelligence services and media.
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Jesus was the good sower who came into this world. Everywhere He went He was sowing the seeds of the word. This applies to every believer who is faithful to give out the word of God, to sow seeds of the word in people's hearts. We, as disciples, are only responsible to sow the seed of Jesus. To faithfully share the gospel with others can be a thankless task.
For the church in Mark's day and for ours, the task of sowing continues, and like the soils, the varieties of responses and rejections have changed little. There are times of discouragement, times when one sees little results. It helps to remember that a sower can only sow and is not responsible for receptivity of the soil.
To be a faithful sower of the word, one must preach the whole gospel, including the uncomfortable parts which hack away at self-interest, to be comfortable and encouraged. Someone once said the truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable. Today, in our culture where there is constant pursuit of comfort, we, as disciples, must be okay with our message-causing discomfort and leave the results to God.
There will always be resistance. The opposing kingdom puts up a fight. The gospel will be met with adversity and opposition. The stark truth is not everyone is going to receive the gospel with open arms; many will reject it.
The apostle Paul had his share of hostility and contention. He wrote about the rivalry the gospel creates "For we are a fragrance of Christ . . . To the one an aroma from death to death, to the other an aroma from life to life. And who is adequate for these things?" (2 Corinthians 2:15,16).
We, by ourselves, can't sustain the negativism brought on by sowing the truth. We need a deep sense of God's call not to be overcome by discouragement when our faithful sowing is met with little response. The failure of people to respond must not be an excuse to quit sowing into their lives.
The sowing of the word may not be received, but it remains powerful. Sometimes, it may be hard to believe that God's word does not fail when we see little results. Be careful to not fall victim to despair when we cannot point to great success. At the same time, stunning results do not determine the truth of what we believe. Keep on sowing Jesus to others.
Who in your life needs to hear you share the gospel with them? Make it a point to go do it!


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Spousal communication, changes in partner attitude, and contraceptive use among the Yorubas of Southwest Nigeria
Peter O Ogunjuyigbe1, Ebenezer O Ojofeitimi2, Ayotunde Liasu1
1 Department of Demography and Social Statistics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
2 Institute of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Date of Submission 12-Feb-2008
Peter O Ogunjuyigbe
Department of Demography and Social Statistics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
Objective: This paper highlights the relevance of spousal communication on males' attitude towards their partners' contraceptive use. Design: This was a cross-sectional study. Materials and Methods: Data for the study were obtained from a survey carried out in three states, Oyo, Osun, and Ondo, mainly inhabited by the Yorubas. Results: The results show that men have a significant role to play in the adoption of contraception. About 37% of the respondents reported joint decision making on when to have another child, 40.8% on whether to stop having children, and 44% on what to do to stop childbearing. Communication between a husband and wife on reproductive matters was also recognized as a factor that may influence male participation in family planning. Conclusion: This study has shown that the male partner may be highly motivated to obtain contraceptives. The results therefore suggest that male involvement in family planning should be encouraged through inter-spousal communication.
Keywords: Counseling, decision-making, reproduction
Ogunjuyigbe PO, Ojofeitimi EO, Liasu A. Spousal communication, changes in partner attitude, and contraceptive use among the Yorubas of Southwest Nigeria. Indian J Community Med 2009;34:112-6
Ogunjuyigbe PO, Ojofeitimi EO, Liasu A. Spousal communication, changes in partner attitude, and contraceptive use among the Yorubas of Southwest Nigeria. Indian J Community Med [serial online] 2009 [cited 2020 Jan 19];34:112-6. Available from: http://www.ijcm.org.in/text.asp?2009/34/2/112/51232
Though it is realized that the target group in family planning are the females and especially, women of childbearing age, it is averred that the male is an important factor with far reaching positive or negative implications for the practice. [1] In this context, the decision to have or not to have children is the male's and invariably his decision is usually in favor of having children, as more children further enhance his status as a man in society. Isiugo-Abanihe, [2] Raimi, [3] and Bruce [4] noted that male dominance is particularly profound in matters of reproduction. They generally view reproduction as their prerogative, an issue in which the compliance of their wives is taken for granted.
Men need information about contraceptive methods for women as well as about those for men. Well-informed men can use a method themselves or support their partners in using a method. They can also talk with their wives and cooperate in assessing their needs and choosing a family planning method. [5] Except for female prostitutes, men are likely to have more sexual partners than women. They have more control over condom use and are more likely to control the frequency of sexual relations and the possibility of abstinence within a relationship. Furthermore, the relatively high fertility level in Nigeria points to the need for a closer examination of the mechanisms of spousal communication about fertility decision-making among couples in different family settings. One factor deriving emphasis on the couple over the individual, as observed by Biddlecom and Fapohunda, [6] has been an increasing number of studies that demonstrate the influence of a man's preferences and power on reproductive outcomes such as contraceptive use, [7] childbearing, [2],[8],[9] and views about family planning. [10],[11] Based on these studies and corroborating Becker's position, [12] one could argue that reproductive health programs that attempt to reach women will have a higher probability of success if they also involve the husband or at least encourage such involvement. Therefore, an understanding of the males' influence and the role they play in decision-making on contraceptive use can throw better light on mechanisms through which fertility reduction can be achieved.
The data for this paper were derived from the survey conducted in three states of South Western Nigeria. These are Osun, Oyo, and Ondo, which are mainly inhabited by the Yorubas. The primary respondents are 600 married men aged 15-59 years old while their wives constitute the secondary respondents. In each state, the state capital and two adjacent rural areas were selected for the study. A multistage, stratified, random sampling design was used to select respondents from the towns. In the rural areas, selection of respondents was completed by a simple random sampling technique. However, the random selection was made in such a way that all the different parts of the locations were represented.
While a structured interview was employed to collect information on social, demographic, and reproductive-related variables that could be quantitatively measured, focus group discussions (FGDs) were used to collect additional information on the cultural practices of the people. For the purpose of analysis, the dependent variable was contraceptive use, which was related to a number of motivational, demographic, and socio-economic independent variables.
Generally, the data collected were analyzed at three levels and each level required different analytic procedures. The first level involved an examination of the distribution of the respondents according to each of the selected characteristics. The second level involved the examination of the patterns of association between the dependent and independent variables. At the third level, multivariate analyses were employed to examine the interrelationships between the respondents' background characteristics and contraceptive use. Logistic regression models were employed to assess the association between some selected background variables like age, place of residence, religion, educational attainment, etc. and contraceptive use. Contraceptive use has a value of 1 if both partners reported use thus, indicating that both partners recognize they are adopting a method for the purpose of delaying or preventing pregnancy and zero (0) if only one or none of them reported use at the time of the survey. The results of the logistic regression models are presented as relative odds.
The reference category of each dichotomously measured independent variable has a value of one and the values for other categories are compared to that of the reference category. A value less than 1 implies that individuals in that category have a lower probability of reporting current use of contraceptives than individuals in the reference category. For continuously measured independent variable, a value less than 1 implies a less risk and a value greater than 1, greater risk of reporting current use of contraceptives as value of that variable increases.
Sample characteristics
The socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents are presented in [Table 1]. The table shows that a majority of the respondents fell within the age range 25-39 years old (60.3%). Whereas males outnumbered females in the ages of 40 years and above, the females were more than males at the lower ages. A higher percentage of the respondents reside in urban areas (56.4%). More than 90% of the male population and 86.2% of the female population had received formal education; the highest being secondary for both male and female respondents. Marriage was largely universal and stable among the respondents. About 93% of the female respondents were still in their first marriage while about 74% of them were first wives of their husbands. Approximately 80% of both male and female respondents were engaged in some type of employment. However, the dominant occupation among the respondents, as shown in [Table 1], was trading (38.1%) followed by farming and public/civil service with 20.9% and 16.4%, respectively. About 80% of the respondents professed to be Christian comprising 15.2% Catholic, 19.2% Protestant, and 45.5% belonging to another sect. About 18% were Muslims while the remaining belong to other religious groups.
Men's influence in reproductive issues
[Table 2] shows that in almost all cases of reproductive issues, husbands and wives reported joint spousal decision-making. The marginal frequencies, however, show that men are less likely than their wives to report joint decision-making and are more likely to report that they alone usually take decisions. Thus corroborating Isiugo-Abanihe's findings in an earlier study that indicated that 40% of men and more than 50% of women said decisions about their family size was a jointly taken decision. [1] This response must, however, be seen within the context of the Yoruba traditional society where the man is expected to have absolute control of his household and the woman is expected to respect whatever decision the husband takes. The desire to boost his ego and show that he is in control could make a man report that he alone takes decision (even when the issues are discussed with the wife); also the need to portray that the woman is well cultured through deference to her husband may make her report that only the husband takes decisions on these issues. This situation is more likely among respondents with lower levels of education and those in the rural areas. Despite these high levels of discordance in partners' responses, a significantly high proportion of couples still reported joint-decision making. About 37% of the respondents reported joint-decision making on when to have another child, 40.8% of the respondents reported joint-decision making on whether to stop having children, and 44% of the respondents reported joint-decision making on what to do to stop childbearing. The sum of the principal diagonal elements, which indicate agreement between partners' responses, indicate that 52.3%, 53.4%, and 55% of partners gave similar responses on who makes decisions on when to have another child, whether to stop childbearing, and what to do to stop childbearing.
Attitude to family planning
Many men appear ready to change their reproductive behavior and are willing to participate more in reproductive health activities. However, some, for certain reasons (e.g., health concerns, side effects, or want of children) may oppose such participation. Respondents were asked if they approve or disapprove of the statement that "many couples do something to delay or prevent a pregnancy so that they can have just the number of children that they want and have them when they want them." Approximately 63% of the men compared with just 35.7% of women would give consent to the use of family planning [Table 3]. This is in spite of the claim by most of the respondents that they discuss family planning issues. At least 50% of the women and 38.1% of the men indicated that they had discussed family planning matters with their spouses on three or more occasions. About 36% of the respondents gave an indication that their spouse would not stop them from using family planning methods; however, we discovered that more of the male respondents as compared with the female respondents (37.3% males vs. 35.5% females) could ascribe to this claim. [Table 3] shows that more than 30% of the respondents had discussed the family planning issue with other persons aside from the spouses.
Family planning information and counseling
Information on counseling was obtained by asking each respondent to state if he/she had ever been counseled on family planning. The question was informed, among others by our knowledge of the activities of community-based distributors of family planning methods and other groups with respect to the provision of family planning information, education, and counseling services in the study area. [Table 3] shows that with respect to family planning information, education, and counseling, the husbands have a lower exposure rate. The significant impact of counseling on contraceptive use is worth noting, especially the implications for the participation of men in family planning. Men are more likely to take part in family planning once the needs for family planning are made clear to them.
Current use of contraceptives
The results of the logistic regression models are presented as relative odds in [Table 4]. Education, age, when to stop childbearing, and the number of surviving children were found to have a significant impact on contraceptive use. The impact of education is particularly pronounced when none of the partners had below a secondary school education. Men with female partners below 25 years of age are also significantly more likely to use or report use of a modern contraceptive. The significant net impact of communication on contraceptive use is worth noting, especially the implications for the participation of men in family planning. The result draws attention to the possibility that men can actually use or support their partners' use of a contraceptive if they are given adequate information, education, and communication (IEC) on the need and ways to regulate fertility. This confirms the findings of the previous studies by Ogunjuyigbe [13] and Feyisetan and Bamiwuye, [14] which recognized the importance of counseling in contraceptive use. Whether partners take joint decisions on when to stop childbearing and the number of surviving children have significant positive association with the probability that a man would report current use of a modern method after controlling for other factors.
The effects of a number of factors on the current use of contraceptives were highlighted in this paper. Communication variables such as decisions about family size and family planning as well as spouse's perception of partner's approval of family planning all have significant impact on the current use of contraceptives. This study revealed that marital partners who discuss and take joint decisions on what to do to delay or stop childbearing are more likely to use contraceptives than their counterparts who have not discussed the issue. However, the significance of the impact decreases while controlling other factors. The finding that joint-decision making was an important explanatory variable in current contraceptive use shows that men have a role in the adoption of contraception. We equally noticed that there is a highly significant impact of family planning counseling on contraceptive use, especially its implication for participation of men in family planning. Findings in the study tend to show that men are more likely to take part in family planning once the needs for family planning are made clear to them.
Finally, the relatively high fertility levels in Nigeria call for a closer examination of the mechanisms of fertility decision-making among couples in different family settings. But since the husband is very important in family decision-making, it is essential that the male should be adequately informed on population issues. This is necessary in order to increase his understanding and enhance his encouragement and support for his wife who is the main target of contraceptive innovation. Male acceptance of contraception is at least as effective in preventing pregnancy as is female acceptance, and perhaps more so as reflected in the higher continuation and use-effectiveness rates. [15] The male partner may be highly motivated to obtain contraceptives. This may be related to his desire to control the use and choice of the contraceptive or to assure himself that the objective of avoiding an unwanted pregnancy is achieved, particularly in an extramarital relationship.
1. Greene M, Biddlecome A. Absent and problematic men: Demographic accounts of male reproductive roles. Population Dev Rev 2000;26:81-115.
2. Isiugo-Abanihe UC. Reproductive motivation and family size preferences among Nigerian men. Stud Fam Plann 1994;25: 149-61. [PUBMED]
3. Raimi MO. Cultural determinant of fertility among the Yorubas. In Cultural Studies Seminar Series of the Institute of Cultural Studies, O.A.U. vol. 1, No.1, 1994. p. 218-42.
4. Bruce J. Reproductive choice: The responsibilities of men and women. Reprod Health Mat 1994;4:68-70.
5. Salaway S. How attitudes towards family planning and discussion between wives and husbands affect contraceptive use in Ghana. Int Fam Plann Perspect 1994;20:44-7.
6. Biddlecom AE, Fapohunda BM. Covert contraceptive use, prevalence, motivations and consequences. Policy research division working papers, New York: Population Council; 1998.
7. Mbizvo MT, Adamchak DJ. Family planning knowledge, attitudes and practices of men in Zimbabwe. Stud Fam Plann 1991;22: 31-8. [PUBMED]
8. Bankole A. Desired fertility and fertility behaviour among the Yoruba of Nigeria: A study of couples' preferences and subsequent fertility. Population Studies 1995;49:317-28.
9. Danforth N. Let's not forget about the men. Choices: The Human Development Magazine, 1998. p. 33-4.
10. Ezeh AC. The influence of spouses over each other's contraceptive attitudes in Ghana. Stud Fam Plann 1993;24:163-74. [PUBMED]
11. United Nations: "Men's and Women's Contraceptive Practices". Population Newsletter vol. 59, 1995. p. 9-13.
12. Becker S. Couples and reproductive health: A review of couple studies. Stud Fam Plann 1996;27:291-306. [PUBMED]
13. Ogunjuyigbe PO. Men's influence on desired family size and couples reproductive decision-making in Nigeria. Niger J Soc Assoc 1998;1:85-96.
14. Feyisetan BJ, Bamiwuye SO. Postpartum counseling and contraceptive use in Nigeria. Ife Soc Sci Rev 1998;15:30-41.
15. Lamptey P, Nicholas DD, Ofosu-Amaah S, Lourie M. An evaluation of male contraceptive acceptance in rural Ghana. Stud Fam Plann 1978;9:22-7.
1 Family Planning Awareness, Perceptions and Practice among Community Members in the Kintampo Districts of Ghana
Obed Ernest A. Nettey,Yeetey A. Enuameh,Emmanuel Mahama,Abubakari Sulemana,George Adjei,Stephaney Gyaase,Samuel Afari-Asiedu,Robert Adda,Abena Konadu Yawson,Gifty Fosuaa Nuamah,Edward Apraku Anane,Livesy Abokyi,Charles Zandoh,Martha Abdulai,Ellen Abrafi Boamah,Kwame Adjei,Seeba Amenga-Etego,Francis Dzabeng,Charlotte Tawiah-Agyeman,Frank Baiden,Kwaku Poku Asante,Seth Owusu-Agyei
Advances in Reproductive Sciences. 2015; 03(01): 1
2 Male partner involvement in female contraceptive choices in Nigeria
L. O. Ajah,C. C. Dim,H. U. Ezegwui,C. A. Iyoke,E. O. Ugwu
Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 2014; : 1
3 Male Involvement in Family Planning: Challenges and Way Forward
Ademola Adelekan,Philomena Omoregie,Elizabeth Edoni
International Journal of Population Research. 2014; 2014: 1
4 Attitudes, beliefs and norms relating to contraceptive use among young migrant and non-migrant adults in urban Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Laili Irani,Ilene Speizer,Clare Barrington
Global Public Health. 2013; 8(9): 1048
5 Perceptions about family planning and contraceptive practice in a marital dyad
Taewha Lee,Hyeonkyeong Lee,Hyun Mi Ahn,Younkyoung Jang,Hyejeong Shin,Myeong Seon Kim
Journal of Clinical Nursing. 2013; : n/a
Ogunjuyigbe PO
Ojofeitimi EO
Liasu A
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The main Spring mailing has now left the WPCS office. 2016 Memberships paid after that point will have their Journal and Membership cards sent out shortly via separate cover.
In your pack, you should find the Curriculum Vitae of Candidates for the Council Elections 2016-2019 and President-Elect 2016 along with voting papers.
Please make sure that all voting papers are received by the Scrutineers Broomfield Alexander in the envelope provided by Wednesday 30th March 2016.
If you need to renew your Membership, you can do so online here.
Please note that Mr D W Roberts' date of joining the Society should read 1982 not 1967, the seconder should also read MR J V Helme not Mrs. He is a breeder of Welsh Ponies & Cobs (C) not Welsh Mountain Ponies and/or Welsh Ponies. All information was supplied correctly on the nomination form.


The Philadelphia Housing Authority is, for the first time, holding an auction of properties it doesn't foresee using. The auction will be held Nov. 16.
See a Google Map of the more than 400 Philadelphia properties here.
PHA holds the deeds of some 3,300 properties in the city, as the Inquirer reported. The auction is being held by the Max Spann Real Estate and Auction Company, the firm that prepared the map. Most of the properties on auction are clustered in North Philadelphia.


Brian Lara, in full Brian Charles Lara, (born May 2, 1969, Cantaro, Trinidad), West Indian cricketer, one of the sport's most renowned contemporary players. The compact left-handed batsman is the record holder for most runs scored in an innings in both Test (international) and first-class cricket.
One of a family of 11, a natural athlete, and a member of the national under-(age)14 football (soccer) team, Lara was expected from an early age to be the next great West Indian cricketer. He was first selected for the West Indies national team in 1990 at age 21, but he did not make his mark until 1994, when he broke the two most coveted batting records in cricket, scoring 375 runs against England (besting Sir Garfield Sobers's 36-year-old record) and 501 runs (not out) for Warwickshire, his English county team. In 2004 Lara then became the first player to retake the Test batting record when his 400 runs (not out) against England surpassed the 380 runs posted by Australian Matthew Hayden in 2003.
Between these Herculean feats, Lara sometimes struggled to perform at the level expected of him, and some questioned his dedication to the sport. Likewise, under his captaincy the record of the West Indies national team was undistinguished. However, there is no doubt that he ranks with the likes of Sobers, Sir Don Bradman, Clive Lloyd, and Sir Viv Richards as among cricket's greatest batsmen.


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Willie Nelson on the Cover of the Rolling Stone (August 2014) »
Willie Nelson, with "Matt Rollings, That Lucky Ole' Sun"
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by: Joseph Haydak
Lyle Lovette, Ray Benson and Ramblin' Jack Elliott also joins the producer on a song off of Rollings' new album.
Matt Rollings may not be a household name to many, but in music circles, he's piano-playing royalty. The Grammy-winning producer and musician releases his new album, Matt Rollings Mosaic, in August, recruiting an all-star list of guests from Vince Gill to Alison Krauss to record original songs and standards like "Accentuate the Positive."
For his latest interpretation of a classic, Rollings enlisted a trio of A-listers to sing "That Lucky Old Sun": Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, and Ramblin' Jack Elliott. It's a warm, comforting version, with Nelson, Lovett, and Elliott each taking a verse. Nelson plays the lead acoustic riff, with Rollings behind him on piano.
"'Lucky Old Sun' is one of my favorite standards. I've always loved Louis Armstrong's 1949 version, and have wanted to record it," Rollings says. "When the opportunity arose to have these three icons, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, and Ramblin' Jack Elliott, perform on this song with me and Jay Bellerose, it just alchemized into this loose and funky rendition."
Rollings releases the eponymous album, via Dualtone, on August 14th. Other guests include the War and Treaty, Blind Boys of Alabama, Lukas Nelson, and Molly Tuttle. In addition to "That Lucky Old Sun," Elliott appears on "If I Had a Boat," a cover of Lovett's wistful signature ballad.
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First let me apologize for posting no visual imagery. I opted not to bring my camera as it was one too many things to carry. I will borrow some images from my pals to post soon.
We are into our second full day of dance going, fine dining and catching up on our sleep from the 14 to 38 hours of transit we collectively endured to get here.
The weather is warm, humid and hazy with bursts of thunder and rain at night mixing into the distant soundscape of the lively bar scene just two blocks away. Last night I swear I heard a mean djembe solo that went on and on playing familiar rhythms I knew from years of African dancing.
Seventh St. in Melville is a happening scene especially on weekends. Swanky bars and restaurants line the street with a used bookstore, grocery store, pharmacy and dress shop sprinkled in. One can play, eat, shop — even hear live music — and take care of practical needs. Our favorite spot for great food and wine is The Lucky Bean because its sits at the far end of the street where its quiet and they have lots of outdoor seating – and did I mention thoughtfully prepared and delicious food. Yes I am a foodie!
Last night we got down to business attending Neli Xaba's new 30-minute video/performance at the Goodman Space – Arts on Main – a really cool space the Goethe Institute has developed downtown in an industrial neighborhood. This complex houses William Kentridges studio, a print shop, high end fashion design workshop, a snazzy cafe (Canteen), and two or more raw performance spaces.
Neli came to BDF last summer along with choreographers Kettly Noel and Mamela Nyamza. She was in the early stages of developing this work, "Uncles & Angels" that comments on the revival in South Africa of the Reed Dance. In 2011 more than 50,000 young girls participated in this massive 'celebration' of chastity and virginity that presumes to be an effective tool in curbing the spread of HIV!
From there we went directly to the historic Market Theatre for Dance Umbrella's opening night performance of Gregory Maqoma's new work, "Exit/Exist". Gregory has been an artist in residence at BDF on several occasions since 2005 and we presented his exceptional work, "Beautiful Me" in 2009. Tonight the house was full and what a fabulous post-apartheid mix of art lovers. Over its' 24 years Dance Umbrella has succeeded in building a strong and diverse audience for contemporary dance and I am so glad they have found a way to continue hosting this important festival after their long time sponsor, Standard Bank pulled out two years ago.
"Exit/Exist features an absolutely extraordinary quartet of singers, all formerly with Hugh Masekela's band, along with one of the most sublime guitarist, Guiliano Modarelli, I have ever had the privilege to hear. Seated behind a scrim the singers also play supporting roles in the story of Maqoma, a renowned chief of the Xhosa nation who waged war with the English in the mid-1900 to liberate land and cattle. A piece of old history known by but a few.
A reception ensued after the performance and the crowd of happy opening nighters poured into the lobby devouring the buffet and spilling out into the square to socialize.
Serendipity is my favorite aspect of travel. Those delightful moments when one encounters the unexpected. Coming to a festival halfway around the world – or anywhere—part of the fun is who you see and reconnect with. Then there are all those new folks to meet. Now that we, the Africa Consortium, have been visiting the continent for over eight years, attending festivals and visiting with artists on their home turf, we know people. So last night we got to reconnect with some of our friends and get our festival groove on.
Continuing with the notion of serendipity, this morning we went to Wits Theatre for Stepping Stones, the annual festival showcase of young talent featuring 50 groups over two days. At the entrance to the theater was a large group of kids in a circle/crowd taking turns dancing to a single young drummer. They were practicing their moves for the show and having a blast. So many lit up, glowing faces and boy they were throwing down some pretty funky, nasty moves. What a scene – it was for me almost the best part of the show.
Then it was off to another yummy lunch at Melon on 7th St with our colleagues Shay Wafer from 651 Arts and Vivian Philips of the Seattle Theatre Group.
Tonight I will revisit Gregory's performance –always love the chance to see a piece more than once and dig deeper into the layers of information that make up any good work.


A policy paper by Dr. Guy Lurie that proposes criteria for evaluating the policy and performance of Israel's Attorney General.
Israel's Attorney General heads the state prosecution system, represents the state and the public interest in legal proceedings, and serves as the chief legal advisor to government authorities. However, despite the fact that the Attorney General plays one of the most important and significant roles in Israel, there is insufficient oversight and supervision of his work and he is less accountable than one would expect. Unlike his counterparts in other countries, Israel's Attorney General is not required to publish an annual report of his own, and his activities are only reported in brief in the annual report issued by the Justice Ministry.
Why doesn't the Israeli Attorney General publicly define his objectives and the criteria by which to evaluate whether they have been fulfilled? Should he not be required to act with the same levels of transparency and accountability as his counterparts in other countries? In order to assess his performance, the Israeli public needs information based on known criteria; however, they do not currently receive that kind of information.
The Attorney General will publish a multi-year work plan and a detailed annual report.
The performance measures that will serve as the basis of the Attorney General's report of his activity and the activity of the departments under his responsibility will be defined in advance, according to metrics of output, effectiveness, and quality of management.
The full set of indicators will be developed jointly by the Attorney General and the Israeli public (including non-governmental organizations and academic experts).
The publication of this policy paper was made possible by the generous support of the David Berg Foundation.
The Attorney General heads Israel's prosecution system, represents the State and the public interest in legal proceedings, and serves as the chief legal advisor to government authorities. In all of these roles, he (so far only men have served in the position) is responsible for defending the rule of law. It is his duty to enforce the law; protect the country's constitutional principles, including human and civil rights; and help the government authorities implement their policies within the constraints of the law.
Although the Attorney General occupies one of the most important and powerful positions in Israel, there is insufficient oversight and supervision of his work. He is not required to publish an annual report and the Justice Ministry provides only a terse summary of his activities in its yearly report. His counterparts in other countries, including the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia, and Ireland, have been publishing annual reports for years, including detailed information according to specific performance measures.
Why doesn't the Israeli Attorney General provide the public with a definition of his objectives and the indicators to assess their fulfillment? Isn't the Attorney General obliged to act with transparency, accountability, and public responsibility like his counterparts in the world? To assess his performance, we need information based on known criteria—but the Israeli public does not currently receive this information.
1. The Attorney General will publish a multi-year work plan and a detailed annual report.
In his annual report, the Attorney General will explain what the indicators reveal, highlight his accomplishments, and explain any perceived failures.
3. The full set of indicators will be developed in conjunction with the system under review—that is, the Attorney General and the units under his responsibility. To reflect the Attorney General's accountability to the citizens he serves, the public (including nongovernmental organizations and academic experts) will participate in the final selection of the indicators.
The public has a supreme interest in ensuring that the Attorney General performs his many tasks in the best manner possible. All of us want Israel to have a good Attorney General.


When thinking of trying to keep our home free of infection, however, it doesn't mean we have to be over zealous by trying to sterilise everything. Infact Sally Bloomfield (a consultant in hygiene and infectious diseases) suggests that this 'over- cleaning' could actually be the reason for a rise in allergies in recent years. On the other hand, although some research supports the idea that exposure to germs can help to build a balanced immune system in children, there is no evidence to suggest that this means children need to be exposed to harmful germs or to suffer infections to build up immunity . Bloomfield suggests that the media may have popularised the idea that 'dirt' is good and hygiene is somehow 'unnatural' and that this may have contributed to lack of importance placed on hygiene in the home as a counteraction to the risk of infectious diseases.
As well as frequent hand washing, The Hygiene Council promotes the importance of regularly cleaning and disinfecting food preparation areas, as bacteria can easily be transferred from different surfaces. This should be done whenever someone in the home is ill with colds and sneezes, if a surface is in contact with any bodily fluid or has been regularly touched, and before and after preparing food. Some of the most important areas and objects to regularly clean are :- chopping boards and utensils, toilets seats and flush handles, taps, cleaning cloths , kitchen work tops, door and fridge handles, light switches, telephone hand pieces, computer keyboards, handbags, sinks, baths and showers, and rubbish bin lids.
Most of us, hopefully remember to wash our hands before and after eating ( although statistics suggest that 1 in 5 people do not wash hands thoroughly enough ), but the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention have estimated that between 50% and 80% of food borne illnesses happen in the home because food is not handled, cooked or stored properly.
When thinking about areas in the home that warrant the most cleaning, we probably all initially think about toilets and bathrooms, closely followed by kitchen appliances and food preparation areas, but how many of us would actually associate germs with laundry. According to the Hygiene Council studies have shown that ' The transfer of microbes between contaminated and uncontaminated clothing can occur during washing, and is only partially removed during the rinse cycle '. To reduce the spread of bacteria, recommendations include:- washing items at the highest possible temperature, drying clothes straight away( to prevent germs building up on damp items), running washing machines at a high temperature occasionally ( to prevent them becoming a reservoir for germs), and washing hands regularly after touching laundry.
In conclusion, then, what can we take away from all this information about hygiene in the home , and how worried should we be about the possibility of germs in such places as our carpets, toilets, beds as well as the spread of bacteria in different areas of the home, and on regularly handled everyday objects. To reiterate Bloomfield, there is no need to be over zealous in cleaning and sterilising or to over exaggerate the possible spread of infections and bacteria. It is however, worth noting and reflecting on what might constitute thorough and careful home hygiene and how we can encompass good practice in areas not always readily obvious.


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Eurasia Group & GZERO Media President; former Carnegie Council Trustee
http://www.eurasiagroup.net/
Ian Bremmer is a political scientist who helps business leaders, policymakers, and the general public make sense of the world around them. He is president and founder of Eurasia Group, the world's leading political risk research and consulting firm, and GZERO Media, a company dedicated to providing intelligent and engaging coverage of international affairs. Bremmer is an independent voice on critical issues around the globe, offering clearheaded insights through speeches, written commentary, and even satirical puppets (really!). He is the host of GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, which airs weekly on US national public television. Bremmer is also a frequent guest on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, BBC, Bloomberg, and many others globally.
A prolific writer, he is the author of 10 books, including the New York Times best-seller Us vs Them: The Failure of Globalism which examines the rise of populism across the world. He also serves as the foreign affairs columnist and editor at large for Time magazine. Bremmer currently teaches at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and previously was a professor at New York University. Find him on Facebook, LinkedIn, and regularly tweeting from @IanBremmer.


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Q: Streaming data input in artificial neural network Suppose we have continuous stream of data which length we cannot predict and discretize. Is there a type of neural network that can hold this stream and makes output based on the information stored in this stream?

A: Any neural network trained using some variant of online learning (e.g. stochastic gradient descent) will be able to do this. If the stream contains independent samples, then a feedforward network would work. If the stream contains sequence data with time dependencies that you want to model, then a recurrent network would be the tool of choice (trained using a method like backpropagation through time).

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Why dont we have more Ron Paul like candidates?
The Military, my decision, and my father..
Thoughts on the battle for Congress?
shark god is born! virgin birth!
A Glimpse Into The Psyche Of McCain/Palin Supporters..
How has the economy affected "Joe sixpack?"
DJ Futures down 279 points!!
General Petraeus: "I Do Think You Have To Talk To Enemies"
Obama trying to talk like The Rock?
if i were running for president..
Media trying to depict obama w/ 'halo'????
Where are the Canadian gloaters now?
Yet Another ACT of JUDICIAL ACTIVISM! - Conn Supreme Court Approves Gay Marriage!
Tours Oct 10, Muslims "Hammered"
Voting for the wrong party!!
who will win the presidency this Novemeber ??
Jim Rogers says that "governments should do nothing."
Iceland is more or less bankrupt now.
Will JUSA ever grow up?
Dow is now Up for the day!!!
You call the current presidential ads "fear-mongering???"
You have GOT to be kidding me!!!
Obama & McCain Offer up GREAT new ideas to help ease the pain.
Questions about this year's election?
If you are an athiest what do you say when someone sneezes?
Watch this vid!!! LOL. Strong conservative.
The old, honorable McCain is trying to show.
omfg governemnt plans to buy goldman sachs and morgan stanley !!!!!
Things do not look good for McCain.
"OMG Barack Hussein is a Arab!!" John McCain: "No- he's not. STFU and gimme my mic"
So what happens when, as oil continues falling, some of the OPEC countries got nuts?
Judge says "Massive Fraud in PA..." ACORN at it again.
Hyperinflation, Riots possible so buy and store food?
"Keep the n*gger out of office"
McCain needs to be relentless with the ACORN controversy.
If It Was Obama Vs Mccain In November 2001, What Do You Think The Outcome Would Be?
Obama's new campaign slogan should be UNAWARE.
hey libertarians, where is the outrage?
As a 11 week premature baby, Barrack Obama will NEVER have my family's vote.
Obama An Arab? No Maam!
ya'll think this is real or chopped?
Inside a Western Mosque: EXPOSE INSIDE! YOU GOTTA SEE THIS! WE GOT 'EM!
A woman told McCain that Obama is an Arab.
Why do some Republicans hate Ron Paul?
Do you support the 2nd amendment?
Whos hould i vote for? Im leaning towads Obama.
SYRIANKID: I'm calling you out!
Hello there, R/P section, you now have a new member!
A year on the job..
The 27 Amendments. and Obama.
Who would you vote for.
What is Obama going to change?
"Obama should be up 20% AT LEAST"
McCain trying to have things both ways.
Obama: Cut off all capital gains taxes on investments in Small Businesses!
Huge Lawsuit filed against Obama!
What's more American: Far right or far left?
Osama Bin Laden related to Obama?
Sarah Palin gets BOOED at Philadelphia Flyers game!
"either convert to Islam or pay the jizyah or leave the city or face death,"
Huckabee on Fox saying "economic terrorism" may be at work here.
Martial law coming- Vid inside.
Are we being set up for a world currency?
Hats off to John McCain for doing the right thing and doing an 11th hour about face!
ron paul says g 7 want a nation bank. nwo anyone?
Do you support the abolishment of USA and 1 world government?
Is the American Government Stupid? They allowed short-selling!!
whats the difference between obama ond bush?
Lets look at the past few weeks of the McCain campaign.
...And then there were 2.
Obama Mocks the bible, Lewis Farrakhan calls Obama the Messiah!!
Iran has set preconditions for meeting with the US.
How do you all feel about Palin quoting Pegler?
Why doesn't the US adopt a flat-tax rate?
Can anyone confirm Obama wearing a bulletproof vest..?
Barrack Obama will Punish you for being prosperous and succesful financially.


2 medium or 3 small hard (green, unripe) nectarines, yellow or white, or a combination. You can also use green peaches!
About 30 minutes - or up to 6 hours — before serving: Coarsely chop the stone fruit into a medium bowl. I do this by cutting off 1/2 slices from the stone, and then cutting each slice in half crosswise. There's no need to peel the fruit. Sprinkle it lightly with salt; toss gently and sprinkle on a bit more.
Meanwhile, in the bowl in which you'll be serving this, whisk together the vinegar and the mustard; then, whisk in the olive oil. Add the herbs and stir to blend. Add the blueberries and toss to coat with the dressing.
After 20 minutes, stir in the peaches and some freshly ground pepper to taste, toss well and let rest until serving. Test for salt, adding more if necessary.
Refrigerate if not using right away, but let it come to room temperature before serving.
NB: This should be made the day you plan to eat it, as the stone fruit tends to get mushy if kept much longer than 6 - 8 hours.


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Q: NextJS Different Layouts for nested Routes I have different nested routes in my project for example:

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*blog

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And all these routes need a different layout (navbar/sidebar, and maybe head and body)
But I don't know what's the best practice to implement this is.
And all these routes contain both dynamic and static routes.


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Anna Kay Faris (Baltimore, Maryland, 29 de noviembre de 1976) es una actriz, comediante, y productora de cine estadounidense. Saltó a la fama por su trabajo en papeles cómicos, principalmente como Cindy Campbell en la franquicia de Scary Movie (2000–06). En la década de 2000, apareció en películas de drama tales como May (2002), Lost in Translation (2003) y Brokeback Mountain (2005), y en comedias como The Hot Chick (2002), Waiting... (2005), Just Friends (2005), My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006), Smiley Face (2007) y The House Bunny (2008).

Faris ha tenido roles de voz en las franquicias de cine tales como Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009–13) y Alvin and the Chipmunks (2009–15), además de Emoji: la película (2017). En la década de 2010, protagonizó las comedias What's Your Number? (2011), The Dictator  (2012), I Give It a Year (2013), y Overboard (2018). Desde 2013 hasta 2020, interpretó a Christy Plunkett en la sitcom de CBS Mom. La serie le ha valido aclamaciones de los críticos y tres nominaciones al People's Choice Award. En 2015, lanzó Unqualified, un pódcast de consejos, y en 2017, su libro de memorias del mismo nombre fue publicado.

Primeros años
Anna nació en Baltimore, Maryland, pero creció en Edmonds, Washington, al norte de Seattle. Hija de Jack, de ascendencia escocesa e irlandesa, y Karen, de ascendencia alemana, inglesa y francesa. Tiene un hermano llamado Robert.

Sus padres la alentaron a continuar la actuación cuando era joven y dio su primera caracterización profesional a los 9 años en el Seattle Repertory Rheater. Después de asistir al instituto Edmonds Woodway High School, estudió literatura inglesa en la Universidad de Washington y vivió un tiempo en Londres.

Carrera

Su carrera comenzó con pequeñas actuaciones en películas de los años 90. Su primer papel cinematográfico importante fue en la producción independiente Lovers Lane en el año (1999) donde conoció a Ben Indra que más tarde fue su esposo. Aunque su mayor papel y por el que se la conoce mundialmente es por las películas de Scary Movie. Anna ha interpretado el papel de Cindy Campbell en la saga paródica desde la primera entrega hasta la cuarta.

En 2002 interpretó a April en la película Este cuerpo no es Mío donde actuó junto con Rob Schneider y Rachel McAdams. En el mismo año, Faris formó parte del elenco de la película de horror May. En 2003 también tuvo un papel relevante en Lost in Translation.

Anna ha actuado en diferentes películas como Sólo Amigos, en la cual interpretó a Samantha James. También hizo una pequeña actuación en la oscarizada película Brokeback Mountain, que fue otro de sus muchos papeles representativos en su carrera en 2005. Luego protagonizó la cuarta película de la saga de Scary Movie, Scary Movie 4, interpretando el mismo personaje, Cindy Campbell. Luego protagonizó la comedia The House Bunny, que fue estrenada en agosto de 2008. Una de sus películas más recientes fue Observe and Report, estrenada en abril de 2009. También interpretó a Cassie en la película Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel. También prestó su voz para la película animada Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. En 2009, Faris participó en la secuela de la película Alvin and the Chipmunks, Alvin y las ardillas 2, dando voz al personaje de Jeanette. Su más reciente película es El dictador en la que participa junto a Sacha Baron Cohen. Además de éstas se estrenará la película Young Americans, la cual protagoniza Faris junto a Topher Grace y Michelle Trachtenberg. Protagonizó la serie de Warner Bros Mom hasta el estreno de la temporada 8 en 2020, cuando decidió abandonarla para dedicarse a otros proyectos.

Vida personal
En 2004 se casó con el también actor Ben Indra, a quien conoció en la producción Lovers Lane. Solicitó el divorcio el 3 de abril de 2007.

El 29 de enero de 2009 anunció su relación con el actor Chris Pratt. La pareja se casó el 20 de junio de 2009 en Hawái. En mayo de 2012, la pareja anunció que estaban esperando su primer hijo. El 25 de agosto de 2012 nació su hijo, llamado Jack. El 6 de agosto de 2017 Chris Pratt anunció a través de su página oficial de Facebook su separación con la actriz tras ocho años de matrimonio.

Según los informes, Faris comenzó a salir con el director de fotografía Michael Barrett en septiembre de 2017, a quien conoció mientras trabajaba en la película Overboard. En una aparición en febrero de 2020 en The Late Late Show with James Corden, confirmó los rumores de su compromiso. En 2021, confirmó que se habían casado en una ceremonia en un tribunal en Washington.

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Prelude: Heyr himna smiður – Árstíðir
[Heyr, himna smiður (Hear, Smith of the Heavens) was written by the Icelandic chieftain and poet Kolbeinn Tumason, according to tradition, on his deathbed in 1208 AD. Þorkell Sigurbjörnsson set the poem to music in 1973. This recording features the Icelandic "Indie Rock" group Árstíðir. For more information, see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolbeinn_Tumason.]
Welcome: The beauty of the whole, By Meg Barnhouse
We gather to worship, our hearts alive with hope that here we will be truly seen, that here we will be welcomed into the garden of this community, where the simple and the elegant, the fluted and frilled, the shy and the dramatic complement one another and are treasured. May we know that here, each contributes in their way to the beauty of the whole. Come, let us worship together, all genders, sexualities, politics, clappers and non-clappers, progressive or conservative, may we root ourselves in the values of this faith: compassion and courage, transcendence, justice and transformation.
Chalice lighting: Afraid of the dark, By Andrew Pakula
In sightless night, terrors draw near
Nameless fears of talon and tooth
Hopelessness yawns before us—an abyss
Alone and unknown in the gloom, longing for the dawn
O sacred flame blaze forth—wisdom brought to life
Guide us—
With the light of hope
The warmth of love
The beacon of purpose and meaning
Because we are all afraid of the dark


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and Stewart Archdale who is our Insurance Broker from DE Ford ran the Rock n Roll Marathon in Liverpool.
Stewart and Patrick didn't just decide to do their bit they decided to give their ALL!! As you can imagine training to run a distance of 26 miles is not something you take on lightly it takes a lot of time, dedication and determination. Not only did they run, they did it in Style . Patrick completed it in 4hrs and 5 minutes and Stewart managed it in just 4 seconds under the 4 hour mark – hugely impressive for people who have never run a marathon before, it was an amazing achievement.
Apparently Patrick used the unique training technique of egg and spoon training to help get him ready on the big day!
We are not commenting further on this method or the likely impact it had on his performance but you can't argue with 4 Hours!
Patrick and Stewart where supported by their families, friends, work colleagues and organisations in their fundraising attempts and between them have so far managed to raise nearly £800 with donations still coming in. We would like to thank them and the people who sponsored them for such a valiant effort.
A Massive personal achievement, congratulation to both of you!!
Or perhaps you'd like to join us in our next fundraising running event?
You maybe thinking I'd like the challenge of a run but maybe not that quite far. We will be putting in what looks like our biggest ever running team to this year's English Half Marathon in Warrington on September 17th. In addition to the half marathon, there is also a 10k, a 5k and a 1 mile event so something for everyone, So, if you or someone you know feels inspired by Patrick and Stewart, please contact Elaine Cleary via elaine.cleary@wcliving.org.uk or on our main telephone number and she can sort that out for you/them. We can get discounted entry rates and indeed, the 10k is no longer open to the general public but we still have guaranteed places available as a local charity.


As part of our In the Studio series, we spoke to Shukri Sultan, a BA Interior & Spatial Design student about her final project and aspirations for the future. Shukri's work will be on show from tomorrow 17 June until Saturday 25.
My project is titled: Overstimulation.
Overstimulation is a psychological disaster, it is the state of mental chaos which occurs when there are high amounts of stimuli in the outer environment. It is highly research led project, and what I have developed is The Overstimulated World. This is a dystopian world in which the main function of anything is first to advertise. Thus the main line of the story I developed around it is: "A house is first a place to advertise then secondly a place to live".
It is a satirical project that magnifies the overstimulating aspects of our society such as consumerism. Despite the project technically coming to a conclusion with the Chelsea Summer Show, it is still in its early stages, and I wish to continue to develop the Overstimulated World after the show.
Visualising my research and the complex journey of my project in a manner that is easily accessible to others.
I hope to work as a design researcher, researching about all thing related to design, art and people. I hope to continue developing concepts and ultimately making intangible narratives and information accessible to all. I will take a year out to explore and research alone before hopefully returning to do a masters.
What have you enjoyed most about studying at Chelsea.
The course is entitled 'Interior Spatial Design', but it is truly limitless. It doesn't confine you to the conventional and encourages you to push the boundaries and explore everything related to it.
What would you say to someone who is thinking about doing your course?
This isn't your conventional design course, it is truly innovative and ground breaking. It is largely self-led. Therefore, if you wish to study this course you should be motivated, passionate about design but most importantly to be unafraid of being bold or controversial.
Satire, magnifying exiting problems: Debt.
You can see more of Shukri's work on her website.
Find out more about the BA Interior & Spatial Design course and the Chelsea Summer Shows.


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The group has established Easy Move, a service which guides Newcastle seniors who wish to free up their capital by moving into a smaller and less expensive home through the downsizing process.
The organisation is a tight group of alliance partners who are specialists in fields that can play a role in the sometimes overwhelming downsizing process, according to Easy Move director Allan Kentwell.
"We have established a specialised property service for local seniors who wish to make the move from a traditional family home to a retirement style property," Mr Kentwell said.
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Easy Move offers clients legal advice around the sale of their current property and the title or tenancy provisions of the property under consideration.
Clients are also offered advice on a makeover and de-cluttering of their current home to help maximise the sale price and specialist guidance on any repairs and maintenance that will enhance the appeal of the property for sale.
Mr Kentwell said the focus for downsizing seniors needed to be on improving lifestyle, amenity, convenience and comfort, both physical and financial.
Mr Kentwell said moving to a smaller property or retirement living situation was not only about squeezing belongings and activities into a smaller space.
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What Eniola Badmus Has To Say About People Who Body Shame Her On Social Media
Eniola Badmus, the popular Nigerian actress, has revealed why she responds to the many people who constantly troll her online because of her size.
In an interview with Saturday Beats, the actress said, "It is not everything I can talk about but sometimes, some things get to me. I have developed a tough skin over time but I am also human. When things become overwhelming, I have to express myself and pour out my thoughts.
"Everyone has a threshold on different matters. The way people go about body shaming is hilarious. I did not come into the industry as a skinny girl. I have always been a chubby girl. It is now when I am trimming down that the comments are coming.
"I know I have not seen the end of this and I cannot control people's opinions. However, I think it is important to caution body 'shamers'. The pressure that comes with these things is too much and could lead to depression. I tell people that I can never be depressed, no matter how much they troll me. I would rather put my energy into partying. But, some people cannot handle it.
"For instance, the only reason bloggers pick up one's story is when they notice that a fan has slandered one or made uncouth comments and one replied. Some people then go to the comments section to laugh. They feed on that negativity. Families and society also need to be more considerate because they are guilty too.
"Some family members play around it by calling one 'orobo (fat)'. I just tell people to leave me alone. Some of the responses I gave to hateful comments about my weight were not because they got to me to the point of committing suicide. It was just to shut up toxic people. People on social media feel they have a right to talk to one in certain ways. You need to see the volume of messages I get every time."
Speaking about what she has gained by being in the public eye, the actress said, "Some of the things I have enjoined by being a public figure include the fame and accolades that come with it. That is not to mention the opportunities, followership and admiration from well-meaning people.
"Sometimes, I even get things for free. I did not know I would be popular while I was aspiring to become an actress and moviemaker. I also did not foresee the stress. I plunged myself into acting because it was my passion but I did not know I would end up having sleepless nights or having innumerable commitments."
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'Observing the Emirates Through Film', an event taking place on September 23, is the screening of the Emirati film 'Sea Shadow' which I've seen (read review HERE) and is well worth the hype. An extra exciting detail is the fact that it will be held at Qasr Al Hosn Centre in Abu Dhabi, a stunning place to say the least. I am going to try my hardest to be there, however nothing is certain yet (all depends on JJ and his after-school activities).
This screening of Emirati filmmaker Nawaf Al Janahi's acclaimed film will be followed by a conversation about the research and creative process behind its production with Mr. Al Janahi and a circle of other national filmmakers and critics.
Set in a small seaside neighbourhood in the United Arab Emirates, 'Sea Shadow' follows two teenagers Mansoor and Kaltham as they struggle with tradition and convention in their journey towards adulthood. Bound by family and deeply rooted values, the pair must find the courage to forge their own paths.
'Sea Shadow' held its World Premier at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival in October 2011 and was released in theatres throughout the Gulf Arab States in November 2011. It premiered in the United States at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January 2012 and went on to be officially selected in over twenty international film festivals.


Magistretti designed timeless pieces of furniture such as the Carimate chair (1950), the Maralunga sofa (1973) and the Nuvola Rossa shelves (1977) for Cassina. He also drew best sellers for manufacturers such as Kartell, Artemide, O-Luce and B&B Italia.
Vico Magistretti was born in Milano in 1920. After he graduated in architecture in 1945, he joined his father's studio and worked for design and architecture projects. He quickly had the recognition of the professional of design by receiving the Grand Prix during the 8th Triennale in 1948. The first reward of a series: more than forty! He taught in many schools of design worldwide during several conferences: in Milano, New-York, Paris and London. He has the Honorary Fellow title of Royal College of Arts since 1983. He designed many lamps and objects which are exhibited in museum and are also presented during exhibitions.


Leading pedestrian intervals (LPI, or "pedestrian head start") release people walking at a signalized intersection three to five seconds before any conflicting autos receive the green.
Reduces conflicts between pedestrians and turning vehicles by allowing pedestrians to establish their right-of-way.
Reduces the incidence of pedestrians yielding the right-of-way to turning vehicles, making it easier to cross the street.
May reduce vehicle capacity of intersection.


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BP introduces technology to recycle currently unrecycled PET plastic
BP announced plans to construct a $25 million pilot plant in Naperville, Ill., to prove its chemical recycling technology before progressing to full-scale commercialization.
KEYWORDS plastic packaging / plastics / recyclable packaging
BP, London, developed what it described as an enhanced recycling technology called BP Infinia, which enables currently unrecyclable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to be transformed back into new, virgin-quality feedstocks.
In addition, BP announced plans to construct a $25 million pilot plant in Naperville, Ill., to prove its chemical recycling technology before progressing to full-scale commercialization.
"We see our Infinia technology as a game-changer for the recycling of PET plastics. It is an important stepping stone in enabling a stronger circular economy in the polyester industry and helping to reduce unmanaged plastic waste," says Tufan Erginbilgic, downstream chief executive.
BP Infinia technology is designed to turn difficult-to-recycle PET plastic, such as black food trays and colored bottles, into recycled feedstocks that are interchangeable with those made from traditional hydrocarbon sources. These recycled monomer feedstocks can then be used to make new PET packaging that may be recycled again and again. This could reduce the need for downcycling and divert plastic from landfills and incineration.
"BP is committed to fully developing and commercializing this technology. We have long experience and a proven track record of scaling technology, and we firmly believe that this innovation can ultimately contribute to making all types of polyester waste infinitely recyclable," adds Charles Damianides, vice president of petrochemicals technology, licensing and business development.,
The new pilot plant, which is planned for its research and development hub, is expected to be operational in late 2020.
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Warburton ready to make 'tough decisions' for long-term health of QPR
Mark Warburton knows he faces a tough task at QPR. (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Mark Warburton is under no illusion about the size of the task he has inherited at QPR.
The former Brentford, Rangers and Nottingham Forest boss was last week named as Steve McClaren's successor at Loftus Road.
McClaren was sacked in April following a run of one win in 15 Championship games, leaving the Hoops in danger of being sucked into the relegation battle.
They survived under caretaker boss John Eustace, who has stayed on as assistant manager.
Next season, however, will be QPR's first without a parachute payment following their relegation from the Premier League in 2015.
Rangers have already had to let five players who cost around £5million combined, in Alex Baptiste, Jake Bidwell, Jordan Cousins, Joel Lynch and Pawel Wszolek, leave on free transfers in a bid to balance the books.
But Warburton, who guided Brentford to the play-offs with a shoestring budget, is confident he can halt QPR's slide.
"I've had experience of clubs in a similar situation, at Brentford for example, where I've had to build, play young players, use the academy, and use your connections in the game, and hopefully introduce a style of play which the fans will enjoy," he said.
"The club has had well-documented problems in recent seasons. The job of the board and the owners is to make sure the club is on a sound financial footing.
"I asked the right questions, I know exactly what we can and can't do, what we have to do in terms of the season ahead and how we can build a squad. The clarity is there for me. Now we have to go and do a job.
"Our job is to be the best we can be. There will be 24 teams talking about being the fittest, the strongest, but it's about action rather than words. We'll take it one game at a time in what is a tough division.
"I've been here a matter of days but I understand the financial situation and we understand what we need to do as a club to give it that firm foundation.
"Some tough decisions have had to be made and will have to be made going forward. But it's all for the good of the club, for the long-term health and welfare of QPR."
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