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Video gaming – are we asking the right questions?
A letter from our March edition.
After reading John Cooter’s letter about violence in video games (‘Video games – research shortcomings’, January 2016), and having completed a psychology undergraduate dissertation in video games, I thought I could contribute to highlighting the state of the field, and dispelling some myths.
The psychological literature focuses on a narrow range of games that are politically loaded and attractive to the media (notably Grand Theft Auto) – it is also awash with poor methodological designs. Examples include a study which compared participants’ feelings about killing humans to their feelings about killing monsters, where ‘monsters’ were human zombies (Lin, 2011), a three-week study which didn’t control for exposure to violent media outside of the lab (Teng et al., 2011), and a range of studies which have based their conclusions about ‘video game effects’ on a single, action-based game which is predicated on killing.
Anderson and Bushman are prominent names in the field. However, their work is largely self-referential (e.g. in their 2001 meta-analysis, nearly a third of the references contained one of the authors). A later meta-analysis was conducted by Ferguson (2007), which took publication bias into account when calculating effect sizes. With this adjustment for social research context, no link was found between behavioural aggression and gaming.
This lack of context is arguably the primary problem with psychological video game research. Much research is already outdated. Data from 4000 American households in 2014 (tinyurl.com/ketagyk) suggests that the average ‘gamer’ is 35 years old; nearly half of gamers are women and 74 per cent of gamers are over 18. Smartphones are utilised by 35 per cent of people who game. On desktop computers, ‘shooter’ games make up only 6.4 per cent of games played (and 21.7 per cent of games on other devices). Over half of gaming is done socially.
Despite this, psychological research seems to conform to the stereotype of younger individuals playing violent games, on consoles, alone, at home. There is a huge array of games and platforms to explore, from phone-based puzzle games to desktop fantasy adventures. Video games, now ubiquitous, have a broad spectrum of social and cultural meaning. For example, a game called That Dragon, Cancer was recently created by parents who wanted to share, though gaming, how they lost their son to cancer (tinyurl.com/hqzmn3o).
This being the case, where is the psychology exploring the wider aspects of playing games, rather than simply ‘aggression’, ‘motor skill’ and ‘prosocial behaviour’? Where are the psychologists developing reliable and valid measures or methodologies? Where are the psychologists exploring who chooses to play what, and why, and what significance this has? If the profession of psychology insists on a decontextualised and individualised understanding of ‘gaming’, then it is little wonder that the research base is not getting answers. Perhaps first, we need to start asking the right questions.
Anderson, C.A. & Bushman, B.J. (2001). Effects of violent video games on aggressive behavior, aggressive cognition, aggressive affect, physiological arousal, and prosocial behavior: A meta-analytic review of the scientific literature. Psychological Science, 12(5), 353–359.
Ferguson, C.J. (2007). The good, the bad and the ugly: A meta-analytic review of positive and negative effects of violent video games. Psychiatric Quarterly, 78(4), 309–316.
Lin, S.F. (2011). Effect of opponent type on moral emotions and responses to video game play. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 14(11), 695–698.
Teng, S.K.Z., Chong, G.Y.M., Siew, A.S.C. & Skoric, M.M. (2011). Grand Theft Auto IV comes to Singapore: Effects of repeated exposure to violent video games on aggression. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 14(10), 597–602.
Hi thank you very much for this article. As a psychologist, I do work in gamification. I do agree with the author when it comes to videogames the audience attention is directed to "violent" videogames only which are a slice of the pie. That sample is not representative for thoughtful reflections.

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Sooooo – I can’t say WHY OR WITH WHO OR WHAT FOR – – but my children were filmed this week for XXXX alongside some blogging buddies in NYC. And guess what? My husband was hired as WELL! Can you believe it?! My husband got his first paid blogging gig. Mama was SO PROUD!
I wasn’t involved … but there’s no sour grapes here. I was beyond thrilled that the three of them went in for the day. I got to spend some one-on-one time with Caleb which was so special. And they got to bring home the bacon. LOL!!!
My children are pretty much pros at filming at this point. I take video of them on a regular basis and they’ve done a few campaigns with me in the past. So, this was pretty painless for everyone involved.
Of course, my husband didn’t tell me they had to wear green until the morning of — so guess who was doing laundry at 6:30 AM?? THIS GIRL! UGH. Natalie wore the same dress two days in a row because we don’t have many green options. Liam went overboard with the green — but we ran with it.
Either way, can’t wait to see the finished product!

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SNA members have access to plenty of free, downloadable tools to help organize the social event of the season! Download today, and get started on making the social event of the year at your school! Remember, NSBW is scheduled for March 5-9, 2018.
Stakeholder presentations, press release, proclamation.

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Alumnus. Technical director. Dramatic problem solver.
It’s a feeling that gets Clayton Rodney every single time. The force of a single voice—one that could easily drown out a grand piano—hitting him square in the chest.
He should know. As production and technical director for Edmonton Opera, Clayton has been setting the stage for epic performances 11 years running.
“In opera, everything is big and dramatic,” he says. That includes the storylines, the sets, the lighting, the costumes—and the backstage problems.
When performers take to the stage on opening night, it’s the culmination of months, and sometimes years, of planning, work and problem solving. But seeing the curtain open for the first performance in a show’s run isn’t the moment that gets Clayton revved up about his work. The most rewarding moments, he says, come before patrons ever take their seats—the day when semi-trailers filled with sets, costumes and props back into the loading dock at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
When Clayton folds down his seat at the Jubilee for dress rehearsal, looks at the stage and has nothing to say, he knows he’s done his job well.
Clayton Rodney is an alumnus of the Theatre Production program. Find out more at MacEwan.ca/TheatreProduction.


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In The Omega Zone, Barry Sears presents for the first time his amazing new scientific discoveries that take The Zone to a whole new level. With years of scientific research, he maintains that consuming carefully calibrated amounts of high-quality, pharmaceutical-grade fish oils in combination with The Zone diet will offer you unprecedented health benefits.
Q: Why are long-chain omega-3 fatty acids so important to our health?
A: These fatty acids required for maximum brain efficiency and learning, and also play a controlling factor in the cardiovascular and immune systems of the body. They must be supplied by the diet to reach the levels required for improved brain, heart, and immune function.
Q: What role did diet play in the evolution of man's brain?
A: Without adequate levels of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, brain function is compromised. Genetic evidence points to the increased consumption of these unique fats some 150,000 years ago as the primary reason for the rapid emergence of modern man since they greatly improved his cognitive abilities.
Q: Explain the difference between "good" and "bad" eicosanoids to our overall health.
A: Good and bad eicosanoids act as a hormonal balancing system that determines your health since they control the cardiovascular and immune systems. Chronic disease can be viewed as an excess production of bad eicosanoids. The Omega Zone dietary program can re-establish a more healthy balance by increasing the production of good eicosanoids by controlling insulin levels and supplementation with high-dose fish oil.
Q: What is the AA/EPA ratio, and why should we be aware of it?
A: The AA/EPA ratio allows you to quantify the balance of good and bad eicosanoids in the body. The lower the AA/EPA ratio is, the healthier you are. Individuals with a wide range of chronic disease have a higher AA/EPA ratio.
Q: How does a lack of the appropriate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids affect our brain?
A: Brain function is significantly reduced without these fats since they are required for the maintenance of existing neural pathways and building of new neural connections. They also control the flow of oxygen to the brain. Finally, they increase the production of important neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. Increased dietary intake of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids improves learning, and conversely a decrease in the dietary intake of these fatty acids decreases intelligence and promotes the development of neurological disorders.
The Miracle of the New High-Dose Fish Oil. Copyright © by Barry Sears. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Available now wherever books are sold.

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text: "Yuka Kai" is Japanese for "give with love". This unique philosophy is reflected in our trendy and artistic arrangements. All our creations are displayed in modern containers to enhance their beauty. Our florist has been in existence for over 26 years and we deliver to all parts of Pretoria.

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well integrated into the surrounding landscape, thanks to the wood stove all year round usable.
Your children will love the cottage bed, which lies completely off the beaten track. Beautiful days with playing and hiding in perspective.
This Lodge is easily accessible directly from the inner pedestrian path of the Camping.
At L’Hôtel de Plein Air Suze Luxe Nature, we do our utmost to ensure that our activities are as environmentally friendly as possible in order to achieve ever greater integration of landscapes and local products….
Modeling by a professional beautician in our wellness area and why not in combination with a Nordic Bath or Spa?

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This was prepared by Box Brothers to give you some valuable and helpful tips on packing your small articles so that they can be safely moved on a truck or moving van. Small articles such as dishes, table lamps, pictures, and other fragile bric-a-brac must be thoughtfully and carefully packed in boxes if they are to arrive at your destination in as good condition as they were prior to being packed and moved. packing for moving is an art requiring a certain amount of expertise and know-how. moving professionals have many years of experience at packing. They have a well trained, and qualified staff to do any part of the packing you might prefer to leave to them. They have all of the proper equipment and materials to do the job efficiently and thoroughly. If you need assistance with your packing please let them know, they will be happy to help. Much of the secret of packing, however, is having the right materials with which to work, and the application of some good common sense. If you are going to do your own packing, the tips contained on this page should help remove some of the mystery.
Start purchasing boxes early. An easy way to store cartons so that they won’t require a great deal of storage is flatten them out. You can open them up again and re-seal the bottoms with your plastic tape as you are ready to use them. Pack on a room-by-room basis. That is, don’t pack articles from the living room in boxes with articles from the kitchen. This will save much confusion later when it’s time to unpack. If possible, start packing early. Remember, if you were to pack only a couple of boxes a day, in thirty days you would have sixty boxes packed. You could start in areas where the goods are not in frequent use – such as the cellar, attic, garage, closet shelves, etc. Hanging clothing, such as suits, dresses and coats, should be hung in wardrobe cartons. This will save you the trouble and expense of having your garments cleaned and pressed later. Hanging clothing cannot be left in garment bags. Garment bags were not designed to be used as movers wardrobes, and they will not withstand the stress. Clothing to be hung is usually taken out of the garment bags, hung in the wardrobes, and the garment bags folded and placed in the bottom of the wardrobe. Dresser drawers need to be empty. Movers usually do not move chests of drawers with the contents of drawers left intact. Too much weight in the drawer could cause damage to the drawer while your furniture is in transit. What size boxes should you use? The rule-of-thumb here is the small, heavy articles, such as books, records, canned goods, etc., would go in smaller boxes. Bulkier, but not-so-heavy articles, such as pots and pans, linens, small kitchen appliances, etc., would go in somewhat larger boxes. Very bulky, lightweight articles, such as blankets, pillows, toys, large lampshades, shoes, etc., would go in the largest boxes. Do not pack for moving on a van any flammables, combustibles, or explosives. The safety of the shipment is the primary concern. Movers are not supposed to transport aerosol spray cans, paint thinner, gasoline, or anything else of a flammable or explosive nature.
Wrapping Paper: You are going to need plenty of wrapping paper. Many people save and use their old newspapers. Keep in mind, however, that the ink on newsprint never thoroughly dries. Consequently, the goods you wrap in newspapers are most likely going to be soiled and will require cleaning after unpacking, and before you put them away. For items you prefer to keep clean it would be best to purchase some packing paper from Box Brothers.
Cartons: You’ll need many boxes in assorted sizes. All boxes should be in good condition, and must have covers on them in order that they can be closed up and sealed.
You can purchase cartons from Box Brothers, if you wish. It must be pointed out, however, that all paper products are cheap these days, and specially designed movers cartons are low in price. With the huge investment movers have in cartons, they cannot afford to give them away. The best place to purchase your boxes are at Box Brothers.
Sealing Tape: The best tape for this purpose is plastic tape. Your rolls of tape should be at least 2 inches wide.
Magic Marker: This is for marking your packed boxes with such information as the contents of the box, “FRAGILE” “THIS SIDE UP”, etc. For easy labeling you could also purchase the TAG A ROOM.
Packing is much more convenient, and less tiring when you have a good work area. It is suggested that you clear the kitchen table and do your packing on the table. Keep in mind that when you are packing fragile articles you should plan to pack the heaviest objects toward the bottom of the carton; more delicate articles should be packed closer to the top of the carton. The first thing to do is to lay out flat on the table a sizable stack of packing paper. Select a sturdy, medium sized carton. Line the bottom of the carton with several layers of packing paper for additional cushioning.
Place one plate in approximately the center of your packing paper.
Grasp about two sheets of paper at one corner. Pull over plate so as to completely cover plate. Stack second plate on first plate.
Grasp second corner of your paper. Pull over and cover stacked plates.
Stack third plate. Take remaining two corners (one at a time) and fold each over your stack of plates.
Re-wrap entire bundle. Follow same wrapping procedure as before, Start with one corner of packing paper, and pull two sheets over the bundle; cover bundle with next corner, then the third corner, and finally, the fourth.
Seal the bundle with plastic tape.
Place the bundle of flatware in carton so the plates are standing on edge.
For all flatware, saucers, bread and butter dishes, etc., follow the same procedure.
Cups and glasses may be “nested” (one placed inside another) and three or four wrapped in a bundle. Tear or cut-up some small sheets of paper. Use at least a couple of small sheets between each glass or cup as protective lining.
Take first glass and line with a couple of sheets of your cut-up paper.
Place second glass (or cup) inside the first one. Line with two more sheets of paper. Insert another glass (or cup).
Using your best judgment, nest three or four glasses (or cups) and lay these on your stack of wrapping paper in a diagonal manner, off center closer to your body.
Grasp corner closest to you of two sheets of wrapping paper. Wrap around your glasses (or cups).
Grasp next corner of wrapping paper and wrap around your glasses.
Repeat procedure with remaining corners of wrapping paper. Then roll into a bundle (much the same as a butcher might wrap a package of hamburger).
If you purchased dish-pack cartons with dividers, pack glasses, cups and stemware in these boxes. If your bundle does not fill to the top of the compartment, stuff additional wadded-up packing paper in the compartment to fill it up.
Pack goblets and stemware singly. Do not attempt to nest them as you did with glasses. Follow the same wrapping procedure as you did with glasses and cups.
It’s best to pack your small kitchen appliances (blender, toaster, can opener, coffee maker, etc.) together in one or two boxes (or more, as necessary) rather than in other boxes with other goods. Later, when unpacking, you will find this much more convenient. Wrap each appliance individually with two or three sheets of your packing paper. Place each one in the box you have selected for appliances. When all appliances have been packed in a box, or boxes, if there are small spaces that are empty, wad-up some packing paper and fill in the spaces. However, if you should have a great amount of space left over then you should pack some other things in the box in order to fill it up and not waste the space. For example, you might get a few pots and pans in the carton, too.
Approximately three pots or pans can be nested, one inside the other. Tear or cut up some pieces of your packing paper (large enough so that they will line the entire interior of the largest pan). Place two or three sheets of your lining paper in the larger pan. Place the next small pan inside the first pan. Again line this pan with two or three protective pieces of lining paper and insert a smaller pan. Place these pans upside down in the middle of your stack of packing paper. Use at least three sheets of packing paper to wrap the pans. Start by grasping one corner of approximately three sheets of your packing paper, and pulling over, and covering the pans. Then pull the next corner of paper over the pans; then the third corner, and finally the fourth corner. Seal with your plastic tape so that the bundle will not come apart. Pack in a medium sized carton. This same procedure can be followed in packing large bowls, too.
Your major problem in packing a tall lamp may be acquiring a carton large enough to accommodate the lamp. If you can’t find such a carton you can purchase dish pack cartons from your mover in which to pack tall lamps. Dish pack cartons are tall, extra sturdy cartons originally intended for packing fragile articles, such as dishes.
Remove lamp shade and bulb, Wrap cord around base of lamp.
Line the bottom of your carton with a considerable amount of wadded-up packing paper. This will insure extra cushioning and protection for the lamp.
Spread out several sheets of packing paper so that your packing paper is extended longer and wider than the lamp. Place lamp in the center of your packing paper.
Roll packing paper around your lamp. Tuck in the end of the paper at base of lamp. Use sealing tape, it necessary, to prevent end from coming apart.
Seal the seams where packing paper overlaps around your bundle with your tape.
Fold up other end (at the top of lamp) of packing paper and seal with tape, Place bundle in previously lined carton.
If you have several tall table lamps, place them each in the carton so that the base of one lamp is next to the top of the next lamp. Alternate them. This will make them fit better in the carton. When all lamps are packed in the carton, fill out the carton with plenty of wadded-up packing paper. Be generous. Mark “FRAGILE” and “LAMPS” in large, clear letters on all sides of the carton.
Lamp shades, where possible, should be nested so that you can get two or three in a box. Use CLEAN packing paper (do not use newspaper) as protective linings between each shade. Do not pack anything with lamp shades. Be sure and mark on all sides of the carton in large, bold letters “FRAGILE”, “LAMP SHADES” with your magic marker.
Small pictures can be wrapped and stood up in normal packing boxes with other goods. Extremely large pictures, such as the type commonly found hanging over a sofa or mantle (usually measuring 24″ x 36″) should be packed by your mover in one of his specially designed picture or mirror cartons. Many pictures, however, that are just a little too large to fit in regular cartons (16″ x 20″ or 18″ x 24″) can be packed in a self-devised picture carton.
Select a carton that is larger than your picture when open at both ends.
Lay your picture, face down, on several sheets of packing paper which have been spread out so as to be almost twice as wide as your picture.
Open the bottom of the carton, and then flatten the carton. Seal one of the open sides with your tape.
Wrap the picture in much the same manner as you might a gift box. Bring one side of the packing paper around the picture so that it will cover most of the back of the picture. Then bring the second side of the packing paper around to cover the back of the picture. Seal with tape. Fold up both ends of the packing paper and bring over the back of the picture. Seal with tape. Turn picture over and seal the areas where the packing paper overlaps.
Slide picture into unsealed side of your carton and seal this end with your tape.

industry_corpus2: Transportation


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Bright futures begin at Brighton.
DEVELOP a passion for serving our community and the world.
offer both hourly and full time schedules.


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Stinging nettle is highly regarded for its health and healing benefits. It stings by releasing formic acid which is present in most bee stings. When harvested correctly, stinging nettle can be used to treat muscle pain, eczema, arthritis, gout, hay fever, insect bites, and many other aliments. Like any treatment, stinging nettle can potentially cause stomach aches or react with other medicine. Furthermore, the stalk fibers can be created into extremely strong cord used for clothes, nets, and baskets.
Stinging nettle is found pretty much everywhere in the Pacific West. It grows in moist sites along streams, open forests, ditches, and abandoned areas such as roadsides and old barns. Therefore, it is common component of riparian zones and disturbed areas. To identify stinging nettle, look for tapered and somewhat heart-shaped leaves with serrated edges covered with fine stinging hairs. Have you ever brushed up against a stinging nettle? The rash generally disappears after a day or so, but make sure to clean the affected area and try to relieve the pain with other plant leaves or remedies.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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VIJAY ENTERPRISES The Tile and Sanitaryware showroom is a One Stop Shop For Complete Bathing, Flooring & Kitchen Solutions. We have continuously tried to equip ourself with products that fit in wide market segment in terms of range, design and price. Our display and concept stores NITCO LE STUDIO , ESS ESS Display Showroom,ORIENT BOUTIQUE, JHONSON ,RAK Studio with CERA & JAGUAR Gallery showcases the entire product range and is a one-stop place for home makers, architects, interior designers and business buyers to envision and explore dream products. Our expert team is ready to provide Selection Assistance,Expert Advice,Free Estimation and Prompt After Sales Service.
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JJ Peninsula Homes represented the buyers and sellers of this Hillsborough beauty.
Ideally located in a cul-de-sac, this home has four bedrooms, 3.5 baths and is situated on .8 acre lot. This house captures dynamic views of the bay, city lights and picturesque views over the neighborhood’s green hills. With a remodeled kitchen w/ cherry wood & granite, this home also has an expanded master retreat with sitting area, hardwood floors throughout, newer windows, great in-law or au-pair set up, exercise room, separate office & great flow to outdoors spaces. This home has it all!


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If you have used your iPhone or iPad in the dark then you must have noticed a strain in your eye from the contrast of the screen’s bright color. Although, playing around with Auto Brightness can help minimize the effect, the bright, white screen in the darkness of the night is not an appealing experience for most of us. The good news is that Apple has introduced a new feature known as the “Smart Invert Colors” that allows users to tone down the color of the screen according to their environment.
However, if users follow the default route and enable the option through the iOS Settings menu, then the option remains on regarding the environment color. In simple words, you have to keep going back and forth between the Settings menu to turn the option ‘ON’ and “OFF” which can be quite bothersome. Of course, just like every other iOS feature, this one can also be easily viewed through “Accessibility Shortcuts.” Here is how you can setup the dark mode shortcut on your Apple device.
Step 1: From your Apple device, go to Settings > General > Accessibility.
Step 2: Scroll down to the bottom of the list until you see the “Accessibility Shortcut” option.
Step 3: Tap on it to open and you will find six iOS accessibility features that are allowed by the Apple Company.
Step 4: Choose “Smart Invert Colors” after which you can easily enable or disable the feature anytime by triple-clicking the home button.
Try it and you will be pleasantly surprised to see the colors invert – with the white becoming black and the black becoming white while other colors modify accordingly as well. The effect might be a bit overwhelming especially in the initial days but after a few days you will certainly notice an improvement when you use email and web browsers at night. So go ahead and give it a go. And don’t forget to let us know how the transformation worked for your Apple device.

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"Music Box Circus" brings your favourite toys to life and takes you on a delightful journey filled with magic, acrobatics and circus.
Prepare to be amazed by the astounding talents of the CircoBats Performance Troupe as they tumble, climb and fly.
CircoBats is an Adelaide, not-for-profit, organisation that was founded by the late Franky Charman-Green in 2008. Since its beginnings, the CircoBats Performance Troupe has been involved in various stage productions, including Lazy Circus (2008) and Grandma’s Dream Garden (2009), both of which featured in the Adelaide Festival Program, Cirque du Gymnastique (2010-2012), Circus of the Seven Seas (2014, 2016), Spaced Out (2016), Animal Academy (2017) and Music Box Circus (2018).
The CircoBats Performance Troupe is a group of talented and dedicated young South Australian performers and are aged between seven and eighteen years of age. In 2016, CircoBats expanded to become CircoBats Community Circus, a fully-fledged circus school offering various classes to adults and children of all ages.


text: This was a little oil I did as a giveaway for the Begonia Festival Fundraiser. My first attempt at painting begonias was interesting and fun. One year I painted begonias on some of the tee-shirts we sold at the festival and they brought in a good bit of revenue.


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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an extremely useful tool our doctors use to make an accurate diagnosis and develop an appropriate treatment plan for their patients. Unlike x-rays that use low doses of radiation, MRIs use a powerful magnet and radio frequency waves to generate images of a patient’s internal organs and structures. This painless procedure is one of the least invasive tests available today that enable doctors to see inside a patient’s body.
MRIs are not for everyone, however, so please be sure to notify your doctor if you are claustrophobic, have a pacemaker, defibrillator, aneurysm clips in your brain, a shunt with telesensor inner ear implants (cochlear), metal fragments in one or both eyes, implanted spinal cord stimulators, metal pins or other metal implants or if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you have any questions about MRIs, please call 928-336-2603.
Early detection of breast cancer has been known to save lives because it enables the cancer to be found at a stage when it’s easiest to treat.

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Without good policies it will be difficult to provide guidance to research and innovation systems. However, policies need to be followed through and implemented to have the desired effect. We studied the policies and strategies in place to support research and innovation systems for health in Mozambique, Senegal, and Tanzania, and looked at the extent to which these policies and strategies have been implemented.
We reviewed documents and reports and conducted in-depth interviews with 16 key informants representing various actors of the national research for health systems.
The results illustrate that there are various policies and strategies governing research and innovation for health in the three countries. However, implementation of these policies and strategies is generally rated as being poor. The reasons highlighted for this include lack of policy coherence, lack of enforcement and accountability mechanisms, and a lack of financing for implementing the policies. These contextual factors seem to be of such importance that even the increased stakeholder involvement and political leadership, as mentioned by the interviewees, cannot guarantee policy implementation.
We conclude that due to the contextual realities of the study countries, there is need for greater focus on policy implementation than on developing additional policies. Government institutions should play a central role in all stages of the policy process, and should ensure implementation of defined policies. Strong mechanisms, including financing, that strengthen the position and role of government in policy coordination and the oversight of the policy process will help increase efficient and impactful implementation of research and innovation for health policies.
The important roles played by research and innovation in health delivery cannot be over-emphasised. According to Prof Miriam Were of Kenya, ‘health research [should not] only be about finding out what is new but also [about] ways of applying what is known and making use of available evidence’ . Policies are put in place to provide a framework for attainment of multiple and often competing socio-economic objectives. According to the research system for health framework  of the Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED), policies, priorities, and management make up three critical pillars of a research and innovation system. A number of authors agree that without good policies it will be difficult to provide guidance to any research and innovation system [3-5]. However, policies need to be followed through and implemented to have the desired effect. There is increasing academic, policy, and practice interest in how to attain such effective policy implementation .
Seeking to understand implementation of research and innovation for health policies requires an attempt to delineate and discuss what national research for health systems are. This helps to clarify important aspects of health policy implementation such as the scope of health, the individual and institutional stakeholders involved, the resources being allocated to the task, and the impact being made by policy implementation . A policy defines a vision for the future, establishes targets and points of reference for the short and medium term, outlines priorities and the expected roles of different groups, and builds consensus and informs people .
This paper reports on a study that reviewed existing policies supporting research and innovation systems for health in Mozambique, Senegal, and Tanzania. The main research question for the study was ‘what are the policies and strategies in place to support research and innovation systems for health in the selected countries and to what extent these have been implemented’. The three countries’ involvement in the Research for Health Africa (R4HA) Programme, a programme focusing on strengthening research systems for health, implemented by COHRED and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Agency, made them good and convenient candidates for accessible, current, and relevant data on research and innovation systems for health which could be generalised to similar contexts, in an analytical rather than statistical sense. Further, the rationales for the inclusion of these countries in the R4HA programme are also appropriate bases for inclusion in this study. These were to include a diversity of experience and context through including a good spread of countries with different research for health systems (influenced through their respective colonial histories), and ensuring a good geographic spread by selecting countries with membership of three different Regional Economic Communities.
In this study, innovation is defined broadly as the creation and use of new, better, more effective, and more acceptable products, technologies, processes, and ideas . We are also in agreement with neo-Schumpetarian thinking , which argues that systems of innovation do not emerge from industrialisation or technological advancement efforts only, but as Edquist  notes, from processes that are ‘lengthy, interactive and social; [and in which] many people with different talents, skills and resources have to come together’. Innovation systems require deliberate development and embedding within country-specific institutional and technological contexts [11,12].
The WHO defines a health research system as ‘the people, institutions, and activities whose primary purpose is to generate high quality knowledge that can be used to promote, restore, and/or maintain the health status of populations. It can include the mechanisms adopted to encourage the utilization of research’ . The WHO framework for health research systems acknowledges that health research systems overlap with health systems and other research systems to varying extents depending on the context . This is indeed the case in Mozambique, Senegal, and Tanzania, as shown in Table 1, and is taken into account when reviewing policies for research and innovation for health.
Source: Table developed by authors based on documents cited in the Table.
Policy implementation can be considered as the process of carrying out a government decision . In defining policy implementation, many scholars have found it useful to make the conceptual distinction between the policy implementation process and policy outcomes, even though these are interactive in practice . The implementation process involves action on behalf of the policy, whereas policy outcomes refer to the ultimate effect on the policy problem. Implementation is an iterative process in which ideas, expressed as policy, are transformed into behaviour, expressed as social action . The social action transformed from the policy is typically aimed at social betterment and most frequently manifests as programmes, procedures, regulations, or practices.
Implementation has long been recognised as a distinct stage in the policy process, unique for representing the transformation of a policy idea or expectation to action aimed at remedying social problems . Reflecting a process involving change over time, implementation is characterised by the actions of multiple levels of agencies, institutions, organisations, and their actors and is influenced by context throughout. As Parson  suggests, ‘a study of implementation is a study of change: how change occurs, possibly how it may be induced’.
Understanding the policy implementation process is important in part because many social programmes are publicly funded, and they are initiated and influenced by public policy. Assessing policy or programme implementation is also important for informing on-going decision making and exploring the extent of achievement of targets as well as how things can be done differently in more effective and impactful ways.
There is a growing body of evidence on developing country research for health systems in general and African research for health systems in particular. For empirical insights in Africa see, for example, Kalua et al. , Moran et al. , African Union Commission – UNIDO , Berger et al. , Singer et al. , Mugabe , and the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership , all of which, singly and collectively, make important contributions to the research and innovation for health knowledge base, particularly looking at the potential role of technologies and innovation in health systems and evidence-informed policymaking. They divert from the conceptual model of a linear process where evidence is generated, findings are made available, and eventually decisions are influenced. In reality, the process of evidence translation into decision-making within government or other institutions is rather more complex . However, with a few exceptions, such as that of Mugabe , the majority of the studies and documents focus on the policymaking process itself. They study how policymaking is influenced by such a non-linear process characterised by negotiations among multiple actors, with their impact on knowledge uptake. This paper focuses specifically on the implementation of research and innovation for health policies unpacking, among others, the role of national and institutional contextual factors, policy content, and approaches. It does not seek to judge the content of the policies or propose alternative ones, but rather focuses on the process and context of successful policy implementation.
We used both qualitative and quantitative methods to generate insight on policy availability and implementation and reviewed documents and reports. We gathered stakeholder insights, perceptions, and awareness of barriers to and facilitators of policy implementation through questionnaire-led interviews. Thematic analysis guided by themes emerging from the findings was employed for interrogating and analysing the data .
Between April and July 2014, a total of 34 questionnaires were emailed to the R4HA programme partners and other stakeholders who were not only a convenient sample, but are strategic and key actors in the health arena in the study countries. A mix of respondents was selected, representing actors from Government, regulatory agencies, and research (Table 2). These are people who are either tasked with policy implementation or directly affected by such implementation. The mix of interviewees enabled views of different aspects of the policy process to be received. The successful uptake or implementation of policies was based, rather than on key indicators, upon the perceptions and subjective experiences of this group of interviewees. Twenty-one respondents acknowledged receipt of the study questionnaire and expressed willingness to participate in the study. Finally, 16 respondents took part in the study, with 9 self-completing the questionnaire, while telephone or Skype interviews guided by the questionnaire were held with 7 respondents. The respondents’ diverse backgrounds and intimate involvement in research and innovation for health systems allowed engagement with and exploration of opinions and evidence on different aspects of the policy process. Table 2 below gives a breakdown of the respondent details.
Source: Table developed by authors.
aSome respondents fit into different categories hence higher count than total numbers of respondents per country.
The literature search targeted websites of organisations such as the WHO, World Bank, COHRED, UNESCO, NEPAD, the African Union, and specific government departments in the study countries in order to garner both broad and country-specific data on research and innovation for health systems. The search terms used included ‘health research’, ‘health innovation’, ‘health policy’, ‘policy implementation’, and ‘innovation policy’, and were used in combination with the countries and listed organisations.
The literature search resulted in a number of key documents on research for health and innovation in the three countries. A variety of policies and strategies were identified in areas such as industry, higher education, science, technology and innovation, and information and communications technology, all of which can have an impact on health. Table 1 lists the identified policies and strategy documents. The table also lists the national constitutions, which have a provision for the right to health, though the extent to which health is covered varies per country.
‘The weaknesses are actually in the entire process from problem identification to policy evaluation, but they become more visible at the implementation stage because that is where everything matters … that is where needs are met or not’.
‘… have a tendency to remain good on paper. With implementation, things move from paper to practice, and you can’t hide that’.
Across the three countries, the two areas that were said to receive the most attention (in terms of human, financial, and institutional resource allocation) are problem identification and policy formulation, perhaps partially, as one respondent from Mozambique put it ‘because there is donor pressure for this to happen’. Policy adoption was also rated as receiving a fair amount of attention. On the other hand, policy evaluation, like policy implementation, was said to be poor for reasons including lack of dedicated resources for policy evaluation and limited direct usage of results from evaluation activities. Half of the respondents identified this state of affairs as problematic, stating that accountability and transparency (trustworthiness, openness, and confidence in the systems) accruing from evaluation were significantly important for all stages of the policy process, including having the potential to stimulate better policy implementation. Meanwhile, the source of the resources for the different stages of the policy process was said to have a major bearing on the extent to which the policies got implemented. In Mozambique, resources from the government and other local sources were said to be more effective in implementation of long-term capacity building for both their health sector strategic plan and the science, technology, and innovation strategy than external donor resources.
‘Our experience is that money from the government is more useful for long term projects, while that from donors is good for short term projects. The R4HA funding is one example of short term funding coming in to fill gaps not covered by the government’.
Contextual realities are important for policy implementation efforts. Interviewees were asked to review a number of key factors influencing policy development and implementation and indicate whether attention to these issues has stayed the same, improved, or worsened over the past 5 years. Table 3 shows, across the three countries, the opinion of the interviewees. The contextual issues relating to the policy process have at best remained the same, but in most cases, they have worsened.
Source: Table developed by authors from analysis of findings.
‘If we are to meet or exceed expectations in implementation of research and innovation policies for health (or any other policies), resources must be provided to strengthen government’s role in policy coordination and ability to hold actors in the policy arena to account’.
‘We have heard a lot about the need for political will if policy implementation is to happen, but I would say, there is need for political skill as well. The will alone is not enough. We need different thinking’.
‘Government departments need to assure donors, private sector, communities, and other stakeholders that they can be trusted to deliver efficiently and to utilise resources in a transparent manner’.
The results show that implementation of research and innovation policies and strategies for health are influenced by institutional, sectoral, and national contexts. Three key themes emerge from the research: content, context, and approaches.
This study confirms that analysis of policy processes involves more than seeking an understanding of the mechanics of decision-making and implementation, but requires an unpacking of the underlying health priorities, policy content, and context, and the approaches to implementation of the policies .
The content, context, and approaches of the policy processes are products of issue framing, which is the way in which boundaries are drawn around problems, how policy problems are defined, and what is included and excluded. While problems and solutions related to health systems immediately lead to a focus around disease problems and proposed solutions through health delivery systems, the findings of this study confirm that the problems also encompass broader questions about health system organisation, and new forms of social, political, or economic arrangements . Understanding and addressing these broader dynamics is necessary if policies for research and innovation in health are to be implemented effectively.
Health systems are complex and embedded in rules-based institutional arrangements, while sustained through social norms and informal practices . Attitudes of the various individual and institutional players influence how policies for research and innovation for health will perform. This study confirms that, while research and innovation for health are becoming an area of increasing interest in the study countries, the main focus of the health sector is adoption and/or adaptation of research and innovation products from elsewhere . This therefore means policies for research and innovation if not geared to promote innovation may not have much implementation or impact due to limited research and innovation happening in the first place. On the other hand, statements of intent to promote research and innovation as enshrined in some of the policy documents in Table 1 are only part of the story if there is no follow-up provision of resources and other mechanisms to direct the practice.
‘Policies are usually forgotten as people focus on projects, some of which have no relation at all to national development goals, but because they come with funding, these projects are implemented. Policies with no financing mechanisms will not go anywhere’.
The above was also said to result from, or to be exacerbated by, the fact that the body of research and innovation for health knowledge is still emerging in the study countries, limiting their ability to predict the performance of policies and offer advice to policy and practice. Much of the evidence on the impact of alternative forms of health sector organisation (still) comes from advanced market economies, where institutional arrangements and behavioural norms are relatively stable .
This study confirms what policy scholars have established, namely that the policy process is political, from agenda setting to exploring possible problem resolution options, weighing up costs and benefits, making a rational choice about best options (decision-making), implementation, and evaluation [5,22,24]. ‘Evidence’ is called upon at any or all of these stages, but it was clear from this study that what constitutes good evidence for one level or one set of stakeholders is not necessarily the same for the other levels and stakeholders. For example, as one respondent from Senegal noted, ‘local government and those in district hospitals and clinics tend to respond more to local constraints and support local innovations, while being sceptical of the relevance of ideas from the top’. This study also challenges schools of thought which posit that the increased ability to generate and diffuse information rapidly through information technology will lead to emergence of a homogeneous knowledge economy . The study shows that, while in the study countries there are communities of practice with overlapping understandings of (and roles in) research and innovation for health, their location on the policy process continuum has an overriding influence not only on the tools they deploy to implement policy, but what informs their view of the entire policy process. Input, perceptions, and voices of different stakeholders at various tiers are thus a critical part of the content for policies and approaches to implementing the policies. Related to this is the fact that the implementing officials are motivated by different individual, professional, and institutional factors, which need to be understood. There is therefore a need to understand the evidence which influences decision-making at each of these levels and, in addition, how the levels interact with each other [4,5].
This paper addresses the status of policy implementation for research and innovation systems for health in three African countries. The research shows that Mozambique, Senegal, and Tanzania have a range of policies and strategies in place to support and guide research and innovation for health. However, implementation of these policies and strategies is generally rated poor. The reasons highlighted for this include lack of policy coherence, lack of enforcement and accountability mechanisms, and a lack of adequate financing for policy implementation.
We conclude that, due to the contextual realities of the study countries and many other low-income countries, as well as the rapidly evolving nature of the research and innovation for health terrain, there is a need to focus on the policy implementation process and not only on developing more policies. Government institutions should play a central role in all stages of the policy process and should ensure implementation of defined policies. Strong mechanisms, including financing, that strengthen the position and role of government in policy coordination and oversight of the policy process will help increase efficient and impactful implementation of research and innovation for health policies and strategies.
The authors acknowledge the financial support extended by COHRED for this study, and the stakeholders from the Mozambique, Senegal, and Tanzania who provided input to the study. The views expressed in this paper are not necessarily those of COHRED, implementer of the Research for Health Africa (R4HA) Programme.
DE, SdH, and JM developed the study proposal. JM collected the data and drafted the manuscript. DE and SdH contributed to the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Were M. Making health research more effective. http://www.cohred.org/perspectives/making-health-research-more-effective/.
COHRED. Working with country partners. Conducive environment and research leadership http://www.cohred.org/approaches/#conducive.
Mugabe J. Accelerating health research for Africa’s development, IAVI Policy Brief. 2013. International Aids Vaccine Initiative. http://www.iavi.org/publications/file/110-accelerating-health-research-for-africa-s-development.
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European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP). Joint programme of the action. http://www.edctp.org/fileadmin/documents/JP_public_version.pdf.


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Mounting hardware, 2.4oz, for a total of 7.3 oz on a 7" rail.
Great, super tight fit. Exactly what I wanted. Superb materials and craftsmanship.

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text: Recently, 32 children from Year 5 were extremely lucky and went on a trip to the Sky Studios! While we were there, we had a tour of the new Studios and also learnt the basic skills of how to make a TV report. We filmed in our very own studios and got to dress up as either a reporter or eyewitness to make it even more realistic. As you can see from the film report we made, it was a great experience!


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I have a 40-gallon electric water heater. It has triggered my upper thermostat reset button twice. What causes this?
When the reset switch goes off on an electric water heater, it generally means the element or the thermostat has gone bad. Elements can be tested by removing the wires from the element and putting an ohm test on the leads. Testing should be done only by a qualified service technician. You should not attempt to work with high-voltage unless you are familiar with all of the proper lock-out tag-out procedures and are qualified to work with electricity, as it can cause death or serious injury.
Both the element and the thermostat should be replaced at the same time, but first consider the age of the water heater. The life expectancy of most water heaters is 15 years. If the water heater is more than 10 years old, the labor cost of replacing the elements is about the same as the installation costs of a new electric water heater. You will pay for the water heater, but you will recoup some of the loss in energy savings over the next 10 years.

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On March 14, while driving back from a talk on Black female empowerment, Rio de Janeiro city councilor Marielle Franco was ambushed and shot nine times, killing her and her driver and wounding an aide. Her brazen assassination has sent shock waves throughout Brazil and beyond as it has forced Brazilians to confront serious questions of racism, corruption, and violence that speak to those elsewhere in the world.
Marielle Franco was elected in 2016 as a city councilor in Rio de Janeiro representing the Socialist and Liberty Party. According to UPI, she was an outspoken critic of police violence and the deployment of the military to police Rio’s slums. She, according to the BBC, grew up in Rio’s slums, and had been a prominent voice for those who have suffered between the police and gangs.
On the night of her death, Ms. Franco, who identified as Black, spoke to her audience on the importance of Black empowerment, continuing a theme of empowerment to which she had devoted her life. According to the Guardian, Ms. Franco grew up in Liberation Theology influenced churches and became an activist in her teens after a friend was killed in police-gang crossfire. She studied social science and public administration in college and afterwards got involved in politics to continue her activism on behalf of the disenfranchised. She became a single mother at age 19 and identified as part of Brazil’s LGBT community.
Ms. Franco’s assassination has opened an outpouring of emotion in Brazil and abroad. Within Brazil there have been a large number of protests, while in places such as the U.S. and Europe, memorials have appeared to honor her and message, according to the Washington Post.
The means and circumstances of her assassination suggest professionals are responsible. The bullets used were police issued bullets, and Ms. Franco had made herself an enemy of corruption among the police, which, according to the Washington Post, strongly suggests corrupt police may be to blame.
All of this comes in the wake of President Michel Temer’s decision to put the Brazilian military in charge of security in Rio. The murder of an outspoken city official serves to highlight the inability of the government to end the violence and has renewed criticism of the military intervention, according to Bloomberg.
Prominent figures from across the political spectrum ranging from President Temer himself, to former presidents, to national and local lawmakers, have expressed their outrage at the murder. Mr. Temer himself referred to it as “an act of cowardliness,” according to AP News.

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The production of crude oil involves three separate steps: exploration, drilling and the actual production or bringing of the oil to the surface. These steps may be done by one or more separate companies, which may or may not also be involved in the refining, distribution and/or marketing of refined petroleum products. After water and sediment are removed, the crude oil is transported to a refinery for processing.
Refineries convert crude oil into useable petroleum products. Typically, one barrel of crude oil will yield approximately 19 gallons of gasoline, nine gallons of distillates (home heating fuel, diesel and kerosene), plus lesser amounts of other refined products such as jet fuel, liquid petroleum gas and residual oil. To a limited extent, refiners can adjust the refining process to alter the resulting mix of refined products to fit changing customer needs.
A refinery may be owned and operated by an integrated oil company which drills and produces much of its own oil and directly markets refined products, or by a corporation whose only function is to buy crude oil from producers and sell refined products. Both types of companies may market their products through their own distribution system or to terminal operators and independent downstream marketers (distributors) for further redistribution.
One of the unique advantages of oil as an energy source is the variety of ways it can be transported, both from the well to the refinery, and from the refinery to terminals, bulk plants and eventual end users.
Depending on the distances involved, the location of the facilities and the amount of oil to be transported, crude oil and refined products can be transported by tanker, barge, pipeline, tank truck or railroad tank cars.
The job of transporting crude oil and refined products can be done by the producer, refiner, pipeline trader or one of several downstream distributors, such as a terminal operator or independent marketer. In other instances, the product can be transported from one storage facility to another by a "common carrier" whose only role in the distribution chain is providing the means of transportation.
Water- and land-based terminals generally receive refined petroleum products by pipeline, tanker or barge. In more remote areas of the state, terminals may be served by railroad tank cars or truck transports directly from refineries. The main function of terminals in the distribution chain is to provide temporary storage for refined products for eventual redistribution to smaller bulk plants closer to end users and to directly supply large commercial accounts. A terminal facility will usually store a variety of refined products: gasoline, heating oil, kerosene, diesel, etc. Although often lacking in esthetic beauty, terminals are nonetheless a vital part of the petroleum distribution network. They constitute the chief secondary storage for refined products in a given market area. The storage capacities of terminals vary considerably depending on the market and the terminal's distance from the refineries. Terminals are owned and operated by integrated oil companies, refiners, independent terminal operators, and local distributors.
Smaller than marine or land terminals, bulk plants receive their shipments of refined products by truck transport or rail, either directly from refineries or from terminals. The local marketers who own and operate the plants then redistribute the products in smaller tank trucks to commercial accounts, homeowners, farms and gasoline service stations. Frequently referred to as distributors or wholesalers, the independent marketers who own and operate bulk plants may also own and operate their own service stations and/or home heating oil businesses.
In some instances, a bulk plant owner may resell product to another independent marketer who, in turn, will complete the downstream distribution of the product to service stations and home heating oil businesses. When this is done, the product may not carry the brand name of the original refiner, producer/refiner or terminal operator.
The neighborhood service station may be owned and operated by an integrated oil company, a branded or unbranded refiner, an independent marketer (distributor), chain retailer, convenience store or an independent service station dealer.
The gasoline in the station's pumps may be branded or unbranded and may be supplied directly by a refiner, or by an independent marketer.
The local home heating oil dealer is responsible for delivering heating oil to homes and commercial buildings throughout the year. In addition to fuel deliveries, a "full service" home heating oil dealer installs and maintains heating and hot water equipment on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week basis. The dealer may also sell, install and service other energy-related products such as air conditioning systems, solar equipment, energy conservation measures, kerosene, wood and coal.
Solvents such as those used in paints, lacquers, and printing inks.
Lubricating oils and greases for automobile engines and other machinery.
Petroleum (or paraffin) wax used in candy making, packaging, candles, matches, and polishes.
Petrolatum (petroleum jelly) sometimes blended with paraffin wax in medical products and toiletries.
Asphalt used to pave roads and airfields, to surface canals and reservoirs, and to make roofing materials and floor coverings.
Petroleum coke used as a raw material for many carbon and graphite products, including furnace electrodes and liners, and the anodes used in the production of aluminum.
Petroleum feedstocks used for the manufacture of chemicals, synthetic rubber, and a variety of plastics.

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Thanks for coming to tonight's game. Our first quarter club championship is in two weeks - looking forward to seeing you then!
Scores were tight all around tonight. Dave Setterholm and Stan Christie edged out Mike Ring and Shawn Abernethy by one matchpoint for the overall win. North/South was even closer with the Whites tied with Ken Christiansen and Mike Christensen. Flight C winners were Yuri Wiitala and Peiyush Jain. Congrats to all the winners!
Don't forget - the Seattle Unit has a Sectional at Vasa Park February 13-15.
There will be memorial games for Lorraine Leach at Seattle Bridge Club Thursday at 10:30 am and Alki Bridge Club Monday at 10:30 am.

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Let us purify our feelings and our thoughts that we may be full of divine glory. For having seen Christ Who was baptized in the flesh, and Who crushed the head of the wicked one, we shall worthily sing hymns and cry out to Him: Blessed are, O Christ our God, Who have manifested Yourself. Glory to You!
This glorious feast put us on the shores of theJordan riverto be spiritually present at the moment when John poured water on Jesus’ head, the Father spoke, and the Spirit descended in the form a dove: thus the Trinity was revealed. For the Eastern Churches, that is the Epiphany: the manifestation of God. In the West, it is the Adoration of the Magi, and so Christ is manifested to the nations of the Gentiles.
Either way, we are called in this the Year of Faith to set ourselves to the path of helping God to manifest Himself in the places where we live. This calls for a New Evangelization, started by Pope John Paul II, which focused on proclaiming the Gospel to the baptized who have never really heard it, and to those outside of the baptized who long for divine love and guidance.
Organising catechetical events, especially for young people and those seeking the meaning of life, helping them to discover the beauty of ecclesial faith.
– Reviewing the reception of Vatican Council II and the Catechism of the Catholic Church in the life and mission of dioceses, particularly in the realm of catechesis.
– Focusing the continuing education of the clergy on the documents of Vatican Council II and on the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
– Organizing penitential celebrations in which all can ask for God’s forgiveness, especially for sins against faith.
– Renewing creative dialogue between faith and reason in the academic and artistic communities, through symposia, meetings and days of study, especially at Catholic universities.
– Intensifying the celebration of the faith in the liturgy, especially in the Eucharist, in which the faith of the Church is proclaimed, celebrated and strengthened. All of the faithful are invited to participate in the Eucharist actively, fruitfully and with awareness.
– Priests should devote greater attention to the study of the documents of Vatican Council II and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, apply this to their pastoral care and offer cycles of homilies on the faith or on certain specific aspects.
– Catechists should hold more firmly to the doctrinal richness of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and guide groups of faithful towards a deeper common understanding thereof.
– Parishes can help to distribute the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and other resources appropriate for families – the primary setting for the transmission of the faith – for example, during the blessing of homes, the Baptism of adults, Confirmation and Marriage.
– Promoting missions and other popular programs in parishes and in the workplace, to help the faithful rediscover the gift of baptismal faith and the task of giving witness.
If you have some ideas for either, send them to me via Comments. I am working on an Evangelization and Outreach website, and will be happy to incorporate them, and will happily give credit to you!
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We specialize in the removal and control of wild nuisance pest animals from your Palm City home. Animal removal in Palm City is closely regulated by the County of Martin and by the state of Florida to ensure humane and proper treatment of the wild animals removed. Before you hire any animal removal professional in Palm City, you should check to make sure they have the proper documentation from the Florida Department of game and fisheries and that they have the proper insurance and license to perform work to your home. The most common problem for Palm City animal removal technicians is squirrel removal, raccoon removal, possum removal, skunk removal, armadillo, and bat removal.
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Raccoons can be one of the most destructive animals in FL; Raccoons are responsible for over $2 billion annually of the insurance claims throughout the United States. The distractions that raccoons do to your Palm City area home can be astronomical. The damage that raccoons do in Palm City area homes are as follows: raccoons tear up your ductwork, raccoons soil your insulation, raccoons cause damage to your attic vents and lastly raccoons pose a threat to your family's health by possibly bringing in diseases that are easily spread to humans. Palm City raccoon removal is on the rise in this animal should not be allowed to spend another night in your Palm City area home.
Palm City Bird Control is a common service needed by both homeowners and businesses of Palm City Florida. Birds cause billions of dollars in damages annually. Most damage is caused from bird droppings. Birds, particularly pigeons and starlings commonly roost on buildings, and cause a mess with their droppings. Common services offered by our wildlife company include bird netting, bird spiking, bird fogging, and other types of bird deterrents.
Palm City Bat Removal has been on the rise for the last several years. Bats have been found in the Martin County Courthouse, Martin County, Florida churches and many houses throughout the entire County of Martin, Florida. The most common problem associated with bats in your attic is the large amount of bat guano that builds up in your attic over a period of time. Bats should never be allowed to stay in your attic. As soon as bats are discovered in your attic call a bat removal and bat control professional in Palm City immediately, especially an expert at Bat Exclusion. Bat removal in Palm City has been on the rise for the last 10 years the cases in this Palm City of bat guano and bat guano cleanup has risen significantly over the past three years. The average cost of bat removal in Palm City is relatively low in the initial stages however if this bat problem is allowed to remain, the cost of the removal of bats in your Palm City attic goes up significantly. There are costs associated with the guano removal from the attic area of your home. Also there should be some degree of biohazard cleanup that goes along with having a bat infestation in your Palm City, FL attic.
Palm City Skunk Removal is another common animal that is found in Palm City and the complaints that we receive are numerous. The most common being skunks digging under the stoops or steps of your house to gain access to a decent place to live. This becomes a problem if a homeowner has a dog and the dog and the skunk meet. The one that usually wins is the skunk. Never try to deal with a skunk removal problem yourself, always contact a professional skunk removal expert. Skunks are a unique animal and we have found that they do some really strange things in the Palm City, FL area. One of the more interesting things that we have found that it's specifically to Palm City, FL is the skunks big under your front porch and has skunk babies underneath your front steps. There are several other areas in the United States that this happens but Palm City is one of the few areas that this is a prevalent problem. Don't let the skunks of Palm City overtake your home give the professionals listed on this page a call that today to have your skunks removed from your Palm City home.
Snake removal in Palm City is a common call that most pest control companies are not prepared to handle in an efficient way. Some snake jobs will actually require the physical removal of the actual snake, other snake removal jobs may require an exclusion or sealing of a home to prevent reentry by snakes such as black rat snakes, copperheads, rattlesnakes and other types of snakes that are known to coexist around homes and buildings. Snake Control Experts are trained to catch both venomous and nonvenomous snakes. Snakes can be removed from in houses, basements, garages, and all other places a snake may invade a home or business.
Palm City Rat Removal is a very common pest problem and a common complaint received in the areas of Palm City Florida. Rats and mice can be found living in attics, crawlspaces, garages, and in the basements of homes and businesses throughout Palm City, FL. These pests will also take up residence in sheds, barns, outbuildings and even in cars. Rats will seek any opportunity for shelter if an access can be gained by these pests.
Rat control and rat removal should be initiated as soon as a rat has been discovered in a home or business. Rats are very quick breeding pest and a small pest problem can quickly turn into a rat infestation. Rats pose dangers by chewing wires and on any structure which can lead to fires. Palm City Wildlife Professionals have the knowledge and training to get the job done quickly and humanely. Rats living in an attic or crawlspace can also contaminate the insulation with rat droppings and urine.
A Palm City Possum Removal specialist can minimize damage caused to your garden and home. Opossums or possums can wreak havoc on your Palm City garden and sod. These rat-tailed mammals may hit even closer to home by causing damage to your house as they try to gain entry. Possums will take up residence under sheds, in hot tubs and outbuildings. A shed is normally elevated off the ground and is perfect for raising a Possum family.
Opossum or Possum Removal should be initiated as soon as the animal has been discovered living in your area. Palm City is home to some very large Opossum or Possums and some exceed 20 pounds! The Possum is also called a Florida Opossum. Opossum or Possum Removal should only be attempted by people who understand the danger this animal can present. Palm City Animal Removal experts understand this danger and have the tools and training to safely handle these very strong animals. Animal Removal experts of Palm City are your local professional for Opossum or Possum Removal.
These are just a few of the more common animal removal calls we deal with in Palm City, FL. We can also help with other animal removal problems related to birds, foxes, coyotes, beavers and any wildlife that is found in the state of Florida. We are a privately held company and do not deal with dog or cat calls, please call your local County Animal Control office for this, (772) 388-3331 or you can visit them at 6230 77th St. Vero Beach, FL.
Serving all of Martin County Florida including: Stuart, Port Salerno, Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach, and River Park, FL.


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I have some lovely vintage Easter cards and postcards for you this week -- and many more in my store next week as well. You will find these cards at Birdhouse Books on eBay.
Vintage Easter postcard featuring little chicks with an Easter egg cart.
1911 vintage Easter postcard with two sweet chicks and pink dogwood blossoms.
1911 vintage Easter postcard - gel card with a farm scene and chicken.
Vintage Easter postcard with two little chicks and a pink Art Nouveau Easter egg.
Vintage Easter card by American Greetings - a pink embossed die-cut cross.
1960's vintage Easter card with an acetate photo of two cute toy bunny rabbits.
1960's vintage Easter card with a sweet white baby bunny - from child to godmother.
Die-cut vintage Easter card with a dressed duck (mechanical - duck's head moves).
Vintage mechanical Easter card - a dressed bunny and chick garden together.
A sweet bunny rabbit hops along for a bunny hug on this vintage Easter card.
Vintage Easter card with a bunny rabbit hiding Easter eggs.
1945 vintage Easter card with a shy bunny rabbit - "just an old softie."
I hope you enjoyed this peek into Birdhouse Books. I'll have more Easter cards for you next week as well!


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Scratch That: Brownie + Cookies = Brookie!
Brownie + Cookies = Brookie!
My daughter has been asking for "brookies" lately. One part brownie, one part cookie. She said that her cousin makes them and she just had to try them.
Since I'm always up for a baking challenge, I did some internet searching and didn't find a recipe that I wanted to use. I needed something that would be chocolatey and ooey-gooey and melt-in-your-mouth soft without falling apart in our hands. Instead of "reinventing the wheel" I stuck with my tried and true recipes.
So, without further ado, here is my recipe for Brookies, Brownies and Cookies smooshed together.
Mix margarine and cocoa well. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla and mix until combined. Add flour, baking powder and salt and mix until combined. Spread evenly in a buttered and floured 9x9 baking pan.
Dot cookie batter over brownie batter. Pat and spread cookie batter so that it evenly covers the brownie batter. Bake in 350 F oven for 25-30 minutes. Do not over-bake or it will be too dry when it cools.
This is the hardest part... Let them cool for at least an hour so that they will be set before you cut them. Cut into 16 (or more or less, depending on how many people you have to share with) and enjoy.


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Directions:About 12 miles southwest of Bridgeport on Twin Lakes Road off Hwy 395.
Twin Lakes has an Upper( 265 acres) and Lower(391 acres) lake at about 7,000' elevation. The lakes have excellent fishing for both large Rainbows and Browns, with Kokanees also present. Upper Twin took the State record for a German Brown at 26 lbs. 8 oz. away from Lower Twin lake in 1987. Best flyfishing is by float tubing along the banks in the early morning and late evening, particularly for the Kokanees. The Kokanees will hit the surface for attractor drys, such as Royal Wulffs or streamers, such as Olive Matukas and Hornbergs. Over the last decade the number of large Browns have declined since Brown trout plantings have ceased from the Mt. Whitney hatchery due to whirling disease. The DFG used to plant 100,000 browns annually, presently none are planted. Lahonton cutthroats are currently being restored to the lake. It is hoped that both, cutthroats and browns, will establish themselves since they occupy different depths of the lake. DFG anticipates reducing the 96,000 rainbows planted annually within Twin Lakes. Float tubing is good at both lakes, particularly around the inlet areas and the northern shorelines. Winds pick up in the afternoon. The season if the last Saturday of April to November 15th.
From the outlet of Upper Twin Lake is the trailhead to Barney Lake. Barney lies at 8,300' elevation and is about 14.3 acres in size. The lake was named for Barney Peeler, a long time resident of Bridgeport, in 1925. There is a good trail that goes along Robinson Creek for 3.5 miles. It is a moderate hike of about 2 hours. Barney Lake has Brookies but there are also Rainbows and Rainbow-Golden hybrids. Best access for fishing is along it's western banks. The trail continues for 2 miles onto Peeler Lake (Barney's last name) which contains Brookies and Rainbows.
Robinson Creek, above Upper Twin, will have wild trout in both Rainbows and Brookies. Below Lower Twin Lake, Robinson Creek has about 13 miles of fishable stream going from 7,000' to 6,400' parallel to Twin Lakes Road and also from Hwy 395 where it crosses about 2 miles north of Bridgeport. The DFG heavily plants this creek for about 6 miles below Lower Twin Lake with about 46,000 rainbows annually, of which, about 150 are trophy size in the 3-5 Lb. class. There are also resident rainbows and browns, as well. Royal Wulffs, Yellow Humpies, and various caddis patterns work well in this creek. Robinson creek was named after Moses Robinson who owned a timber mill along the creek in the 1860's.
Buckeye Creek is stocked by DFG weekly with an annual 4,000 rainbows. Most of these planted fish are discharged from the Buckeye Campground and extend for 2 miles downstream. Most of this water is heavily fished by the bait fishermen.The upper reaches of the creek have wild trout and this is where the better flyfishing opportunities exist. The stream is a series of runs and riffles with numerous small pools.
Maltby Lake: This lake contains Brookies.
Ice Lake: This lake contains Brookies.
Glacier Lake: This lake contains Brookies.
Avalanche Lake: This lake is fishless.
Turquoise Lake: This lake is fishless.
Lake Francis: This lake is fishless.
Tamarack Lake has it's trailhead at the Lower Twin Lake Campground. The trail follows Tamarack Creek for 4 miles on a strenuous hike for a 2400' elevation climb and contains Brookies. Tamarack Lake is 18 acres at 9,700' and contains Brookies and Goldens. The upper Tamarack Creek also contains Goldens. An easier access to Tamarack is by way of Summers Meadows Road off Hwy 395 (9.6 miles). It requires a four-wheel drive but you can get within 1/2 mile of the Tamarack trail and it is a 2 mile, 1400' climb from there.
Beyond Tamarack Lake by 1/2 mile is Hunewill Lake. This lake contains Brookies. The smaller pond between the two lakes is fishless.


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Nita-toge Pass, the tourist Mecca of Unzen, is filled with the sight of 10,000 glorious pink Miyama-Kirishima, or Rhododendron kiusianum, in mid-May. From the observation deck at the height of 1,080 meters, you can see Mt. Heisei-Shinzan, a lava dome which was created by Fugen-dake's eruption in 1990. You can also go to Myoken-dake by Unzen Ropeway from here.
2 hours from JR Nagasaki Station the bus bound for Unzen. Get off at Shimatetsu Unzen-eigyosho Bus stop, then transfer to taxi (20 minutes taxi ride).
100 minutes from JR Isahaya Station the bus bound for Unzen. Get off at Shimatetsu Unzen-eigyosho Bus stop, then transfer to taxi (20 minutes taxi ride).
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text: This work examines the place and function of the international law of belligerent occupation its interplays with other public international law regimes and argues that the co-application of these regimes, as well as an enforcement paradigm based on the duty of non-recognition of international law violations, can further the key objective of protecting the local population in occupied territory. The existence of an occupation is a matter of fact, yet many occupiers have pursued their self-interest in a manner that violates the rights of the local population and the ousted sovereign. Such actions call into question the legality of the continued presence of the occupying state in foreign territory. In a notable number of contemporary cases, it may be asked whether occupying states have, in effect, transformed belligerent occupations into illegal territorial regimes. This is the first manuscript-length treatment of the interplay between the law of belligerent occupation and other, complementary regimes of territorial and foreign administration in international law. It shows that the co-application of these laws provides a standard for assessing the legality or illegality of an occupying states actions and of a belligerent occupation regime. The work demonstrates that the co-application of the laws of territoriality, inter-state use of force, self-determination of peoples, and human rights law can enhance the interpretation, application, and enforcement of the law of belligerent occupation. The work proposes a comprehensive approach to enforcing prohibitions of internationally unlawful acts in time of belligerent occupation. It identifies a category of illegal territorial regimes and charts an approach for operationalising the duty of non-recognition of these regimes violations through inter-state relations.

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Police arrested and charged five students who attempted to put up a graphic anti-abortion display on the Carleton University campus October 4.
Ottawa Police issued tickets for “failing to leave the premises when directed” and for “engaging in activity prohibited on the premises,” said Craig Stewart, a fourth-year Carleton student who was among those arrested.
The tickets carry fines totaling $130. “We’re going to contest them,” declared Stewart.
He said Carleton Lifeline had planned to mount the display in the campus quadrangle, where lots of students pass through. “We were refused entry into the quadrangle, and told to take down our signs,” he said.
When they refused to leave, the campus police called in the Ottawa Police, who put the five in handcuffs and took them to the police station. “We cooperated with the arrest,” Stewart said. However, he added, one member did get into a scuffle with a campus police officer when he tried to take away the posters.
Stewart said Carleton LifeLine had been negotiating with the university to set up the controversial display. The university had offered a compromise, but Stewart said the room they offered was in a “segregated” area, away from places where students would see it. “We said we were going to go ahead anyway,” he declared.
Stewart said the Quad was commonly used for displays of other forms of student activism. “We feel and think a lot of people are misinformed … about the current status of abortion,” he said, noting that 100,000 babies are aborted every year in Canada — where there is no law protecting the unborn child for the full nine months of pregnancy.


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The second day of the Memorial Day Open will feature the 600, 270 and Slingshot classes. The 600 and 270 classes will be winged for both nights of the Memorial Day Open. The Slingshots will be competing in the Slide at the Clyde V which is a National Tour event.
If a driver competes on Day 1 of the Bud's Spring Service Memorial Day Shooutout, the car entry for Day 2 is $20.00. For drivers only competing on Day 2, the car entry will be $30.00.
*Drivers must attempt to race in an event in order to receive payout for that event.
After the completion of the heat races, the 600 and 270 drivers will redraw for the Top 10 or 12 starting positions in the A-Main.


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Some people have a song, you know? They are the sweet ones, the talented ones, the sensitive ones. Sometimes, they are even the strong ones. Their songs burst forth as the brilliant rays of a majestic sunrise peaking over the horizon. Their songs are loud and clear and, oh, so wonderful to behold.
I just listened to some songs from a Rich Mullins CD. He had a song, and he shared that song through music. The words he penned, and the melodies he created bring glory to God and cause the listener to take stock in his own life. Of course, there are all types of songs…many of them aren’t music at all. There are songs of encouragement from special people who have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. I had a friend who lived out his song even though he was a paraplegic. He was an artist and shining star of encouragement. Others have songs that inspire through art, prose, dance and athletics. Martin Luther, and Martin Luther King had beautiful songs; similar names and similar messages, but ‘sung’ at different times and in different ways. Yes, there are many types of songs, and they are all unmistakable when seen or heard. Songs are much more than mere talent, though. The two are not to be confused.
I believe I have a song to share, but I can’t seem to proclaim it. Sometimes, I can crack open the door so my song seeps out. Occasionally, some hear my song, but mostly just I do. And God does. I contemplate what it is that holds me back from flinging the door to my heart wide open so my song will burst forth. I sabotage my efforts by allowing the trivial to replace the important. The temporal overcomes the eternal much too often. Sometimes difficult circumstances consume all of my energy. It is frustrating. I have identified some of the distractions, and am striving to overcome them. No doubt, there are a few I am not even aware of. Perhaps sharing my angst will assist me in opening the door.
Oh, how I want my song to be pure and uninhibited-to be free. I desperately want my song to be a blessing to others. I believe our songs are not about us; not really. We are given these songs to guide and encourage and uplift others, especially those who don’t have a song, but need one. Our songs are gifts from a gracious God who gave us the greatest song ever through the life, death and resurrection of His son, Jesus Christ. Forget religion and consider the man. Jesus came into this world-not because He had to, but because He wanted to…He needed to…for us. While He walked upon the soil of a turbulent Middle East. He taught us how to pray, and how to graciously treat one another. He taught us how to worship a Holy God, and to care for the less fortunate. Jesus did more than teach-He redeemed.
What or whom did Jesus redeem? God’s greatest creation and joy: His children. The need for redemption came as a result of our self-righteousness and pride. We needed to be rescued, and that is exactly what Jesus did. Many find this unbelievable or offensive. I find it remarkable. So amazed am I that He would suffer and die so that I could spend eternity with Him and the Father, simply blows me away. I could never deserve such an honor nor could I ever earn it. It had to be given to me by the only One who had the authority and power to do so.
My song-our songs- are like gifts of gratitude to the One who created us and rescued us from a life of meaninglessness. When I started to write this piece, I had no idea where I was going. I didn’t plan on talking about God or Christ or salvation, but that is where my mind was lead. I feel a bit more at ease after penning these thoughts. Maybe, I just learned a little more about my song. Maybe.
And, maybe I will begin to remove the hinges from the door that I can’t seem to open very wide, and instead, remove it. Why should the door exist, anyway. Who do I want to keep out, and why do I want to stay in? To be honest, I don’t know. However, I seek to find out. What of your song? Will you share it? Will you remove the door (at least start by opening it)? Others near and far need to hear and see and feel your song. I have never been disappointed in another’s song when I knew it was genuine and selflessly given. That is how I want my song to be- an offering of love. The Lord knows, and we all know, that our world could use a heap more of unconditional love. Please join me. I want to hear your songs as much as I want mine to be heard. Enough said.

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text: Vintage Greetings From Notecards are a wonderful, fresh way to stay in touch. In today’s hectic modern age where we live on computers and smart phones, an old fashioned “hello” in someone’s “snail mail” is sure to put a special smile on their face. Cards come individually packaged, complete with envelope. Minimum purchase quantity of 12 pieces.