You may have heard of the phrase "eat local." It has become more than just a trendy mantra. It is a movement that champions consuming foods that are grown or produced in your local community. This eating habit is gaining more attention and for good reasons too. The health benefits of locally sourced foods are significant and multi-faceted. In this article, we delve into the myriad of benefits from nutrition to overall wellbeing, that eating locally sourced foods offer.
Let’s start with the basics, the nutritional content. When you consume locally sourced foods, you are effectively tapping into a nutrient powerhouse that is often fresher and less processed than their counterparts found in grocery store aisles.
Foods that are locally sourced have a shorter time between harvest and consumption. This is critical because as soon as fruits and vegetables are picked, they start losing their nutritional value. When you eat locally, you eat foods at their peak, which translates to an increased intake of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, vital for maintaining good health and preventing chronic diseases.
Moreover, local farmers can offer produce varieties bred for taste and freshness rather than for shipping and long shelf life. This means you get to consume foods at their nutritional best!
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what if that apple is locally sourced? It could mean a world of difference for your immune system.
Locally grown produce is often exposed to the same environment and bacteria that you are. This means when you consume these foods, your body may become more adept at fighting the microorganisms you commonly encounter. This is akin to giving your immune system a training session, helping it become stronger and more resilient.
Moreover, local foods are typically grown in season, which means they are naturally aligned with our bodies’ nutritional needs throughout the year. For instance, citrus fruits, abundant in winter, provide a much-needed vitamin C boost during the cold season when people are more susceptible to illnesses.
Eating locally can be a significant step towards a cleaner, safer diet. It often means less reliance on foods that have been chemically treated or genetically modified.
Local farms often steer clear of harmful chemicals to maintain soil integrity and produce quality. Less distance travelled also means a reduced need for preservatives and waxes. This decreased exposure to potentially harmful substances not only lessens your risk for health complications but also reduces the load on your liver, which is responsible for detoxifying your body.
Moreover, locally sourced foods are less likely to be genetically modified. Genetically modified foods have been linked to health issues such as allergies and organ damage. By choosing local, you are likely opting for foods that are more natural and less tampered with.
When you choose to eat locally sourced foods, you are not just opting for fresh produce. You are also embracing a whole new lifestyle that can help maintain a healthy weight.
Local foods often mean whole foods. These are foods that have not been overly processed or loaded with added sugars and unhealthy fats. Whole foods are rich in fiber, which helps you feel full for longer and can lead to less caloric intake.
Additionally, shopping at a local farmers market can encourage you to indulge in a more active lifestyle. Walking around the market, carrying your purchases, and the act of preparing fresh meals can contribute to an increased level of physical activity.
Finally, let’s not forget the mental health benefits of consuming locally sourced foods. The act of buying local often means engaging with your community, which can foster a sense of connectedness and improve emotional wellbeing.
Moreover, the quality of the foods you eat can influence your mood and mental health. Nutrient-dense local foods can provide the necessary vitamins, such as folate and B12, which are crucial for maintaining good mental health.
In summary, consuming locally sourced foods can offer a wide array of health benefits, from improved nutritional intake to enhanced mental wellbeing. While it may not always be feasible to eat local due to availability or cost, incorporating as many locally sourced foods into your diet as possible can be a significant move towards healthier living.
A further benefit of consuming locally sourced foods is their contribution towards a more sustainable lifestyle and reduced environmental impact. When you choose local, you’re effectively opting for a more eco-friendly option.
Local food consumption tends to support smaller farms and agricultural practices that are better aligned with natural rhythms and cycles. These farms lean towards organic or low-pesticide practices, thus preserving soil quality and biodiversity. Local farming also helps to maintain green spaces within your community, contributing to the overall health and balance of the local ecosystem.
Moreover, the local food cycle is shorter, and therefore more energy-efficient. Food that is transported across long distances often requires more packaging for preservation, needs more fuel for transportation, and generates more emissions, contributing to air pollution and climate change. Local foods, on the other hand, have a much smaller carbon footprint.
Likewise, local foods require significantly less handling, resulting in a lower chance of contamination during processing and shipping. Hence, eating local can be a direct way to reduce your environmental footprint and promote sustainability.
Another significant advantage of consuming locally sourced foods is the economic benefit to your local community and the promotion of food sovereignty. When you purchase locally grown foods, you’re directly supporting local farmers and food producers. This can lead to job creation, boosting the local economy, and promoting a sense of community solidarity.
Furthermore, supporting local farms can help ensure food sovereignty, which refers to a community’s right to define their own food and agriculture systems. This is particularly important in an increasingly globalized world where large-scale, industrial agriculture often overshadows local food production.
Moreover, by supporting local farmers, you are aiding in preserving traditional foods and preventing the loss of diverse local varieties. These local varieties can be more resilient to climate change and pests, which is critical for future food security.
In conclusion, consuming locally sourced foods provides numerous health benefits. These include enhanced nutrient content, immune system support, reduced exposure to harmful substances, assistance in maintaining a healthy weight, and promotion of mental health.
In addition to these, eating locally sourced foods also plays a significant role in promoting environmental sustainability and boosting the local economy. It helps preserve local food varieties and traditions, and contribute towards food sovereignty.
Although it may not be possible to source all food locally, incorporating as much locally grown produce as possible can lead to significant health benefits and contribute to a healthier planet. Remember, every small step towards eating local counts. Start exploring your local farmers market or a local farm stand today, and experience the difference yourself!


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Junior Apprentice programme wins Beacon Award
A pioneering programme to provide vocational career routes to 14 to 16-year-olds led by Cardiff and Vale College has won a prestigious national award for sector leading Further Education initiatives.
CAVC’s Junior Apprenticeship programme beat off competition from the rest of the UK’s Further Education (FE) institutions to win the Association of College’s Beacon Award for Transition into Post-16 Education and Training, sponsored by the Skills and Education Group. This latest accolade sits alongside the Beacon Pearson Award for Promotion and Delivery of Apprenticeships Cardiff and Vale College won in 2016.
The Beacon Awards recognise colleges that have displayed imaginative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the UK’s FE sector. Now in their 24th year, the Beacon Awards represent the best colleges across the country that adapt to meet the needs of local employers and the career needs of their students.
Jointly funded by Welsh Government Creative Solutions, CAVC, Cardiff Council and Cardiff schools, the Junior Apprenticeship programme was launched in September 2016 to increase the number of young people in education, employment and training.
Offering Year 10 and 11 pupils the opportunity to study full-time in a college setting from the age of 14 for a future career, the programme was the first of its kind in Wales. This summer saw the first cohort of Year 11s all successfully graduate and secure a place on a higher level course at the college or an apprenticeship.
At the end of the first year, Junior Apprentices who hadn’t attended school for a whole year were achieving 90% attendance. Of the Cardiff learners who were identified as the most vulnerable when they started, 75% are no longer considered to be in that category based on their attendance, engagement and progress.
The Welsh Government is now encouraging other colleges to roll out similar Junior Apprenticeship programmes across Wales.
The Beacon Award judges were impressed by the way Junior Apprentices allows young people full time access to vocational courses alongside English and Maths GCSEs. They saw the initiative as providing a more meaningful, vocational route at a younger age that motivates and accelerates learners to progress into Post-16 provision and eventually a fulfilling career.
CAVC Principal Kay Martin said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have won the Beacon Award for Transition into Post-16 Education and Training. It is a testament to the hard work and determination shown by everyone who works on the sector-leading junior Apprenticeship programme, from college, Cardiff Council, the Welsh Government and local schools and I am hugely proud of their achievement.
“There has been comprehensive 14-16 learning pathway provision operating in colleges across the UK for the last 25 years offering many learners half-day or one-day vocational programmes. The junior Apprenticeship programme takes that model significantly further. It helps young people who might have thought that school wasn’t for them by offering alternative career routes in a fresh environment, providing challenges and chance to learn in a way they can identify with.
“We will continue to support schools while creating a culture of success and raising the aspirations for learners who are most at risk of disengaging from mainstream education.”


Facebook has finally joined the trend and now supports clickable hashtags. Now, if you are not a user of Twitter, Instagram or Google+, you might think “so what?” The game changer is that Facebook and its over one billion users have now joined the party. Hashtags have been used in the other social media platforms all along, but Facebook can expose your business and brand to an entirely new audience.
For the newbie, a hashtag is the use of the symbol (#) in front of a word, a phrase, or even a picture or video that makes the item findable as a searchable “tag”. It makes it incredibly easy to follow topics, trends, brands, conversations and so on. The Twitterverse has been using them for years, and they are especially useful for breaking news and Twitter’s version of chat called Tweetchat. Conferences and conventions have been using hashtags to aggregate their content for their events, and many advertisers and networks have exploited their use on TV or in print.
While Facebook hasn’t perfected its hashtag implementation (there are some glitches), it is significant enough for businesses to take notice. If your business hasn’t adopted its own hashtag and use of them in your content, now is the time to include them in your social media strategy.
7 Steps to Get Started
- Create a hashtag for your business name or brand. You will use this to tag content (status updates, pictures, videos) so your name is searchable. If you don’t use Twitter, you have more flexibility. (In Twitter, every character counts!) In the process of deciding your hashtag, research it first by doing searches in all the platforms to make sure it is not already in use. In my case, I use #ElkayAdvisors.
- Create a list of related keywords and key phrases related to your services or products that can be used as hashtags with related content. Before you start using them, do your research and run searches in all the platforms to see who else is using it and what content they are sharing.
- Once you have your company/brand hashtag and your list, include them in your social media calendar content and use them consistently to grow awareness and increase your reach.
- You can use other hashtags depending on the content you are sharing, and a little humor is OK too. Pay attention to other hashtags in use to help you identify trends and opportunities.
- Follow best practices. Do not spam by using other hashtags that may be trending in order to get your content in front of that audience. Don’t overload your posts with hashtags. No one wants to #read a #sentence #that #looks #like #this. I recommend no more than three hashtags per post. Overuse of hashtags will create negative feedback.
- Check your competition and see how they are using hashtags (or not).
- Give your fans and followers a reason to use the hashtags. Research by RadiumOne found that 51% of those who responded to the survey said that they would be more willing to share company hashtags if they were awarded discounts or chances at prizes if they were to do so. Look for ways to integrate hashtags in all your marketing activities so you can leverage all ways to connect with your audience.
So what are you waiting for? I would love to hear your feedback and know what hashtags you have created for your business. Share them on my Elkay Corporate Advisors Facebook page.


On 6 July 2021, the Conference of Leaders of the Communist Party of China and World Political Parties was held in the form of a web conference. More than 500 leaders of political parties and organisations from more than 160 countries took part in the event. The summit was attended by representatives of the Belarusian Communist Party, other political organisations, the Belarusian Union of Journalists and the "Great Stone" industrial park. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China, delivered a speech at the summit. The Chinese leader called on the world to uphold the idea of a community of human destiny and to respect the right of all peoples to translate their values into reality.


"Nick Chubb's Injury Update Sparks Hope: Positive Recovery Expected for Browns' Star"
Cleveland Browns lose Nick Chubb for the 2023 season, but his return is anticipated, reducing the long-term impact.
Despite appearing to sustain a major injury, the veteran running back received reassuring news about his knee's structural condition.
The official diagnosis is a torn MCL, with the ACL fully intact, as reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Although sidelined for the entire 2023 season, Chubb's recovery is expected within a relatively short timeframe of six to eight months.
Amidst the week's uncertainty, Saturday's news is the best outcome Chubb and the Browns could have wished for.
Chubb's injury resulted from a legal but unfortunate hit to the knee by Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick, too disturbing for ESPN replays.
Chubb's recovery timeline aligns with his potential return to the Browns in time for the 2024 training camp.
In Chubb's absence, the Browns will rely heavily on second-year back Jerome Ford and the re-signed Kareem Hunt to anchor their backfield.
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On January 31st-February 2, 2023, some of the world’s most renowned berry researchers will gather in Tampa, Florida, USA to present research that will attract media and consumer attention to berries as a superfruit.
Behind news releases on how berries improve the odds in the battle against chronic disease and aging is the work of research scientists. The Berry Health Benefits Symposium is an international conference dedicated to showcasing the latest scientific research by these men and women into berries and health.
The symposium, which has been held biennially since 2005, features cutting edge findings in many areas including breast and colon cancer, leukemia, diabetes, gut health, metabolism, brain aging, heart health and more.
Read more about the Symposium.
Put on under the auspices of the National Berry Crops Initiative, the Berry Health Benefit Symposium offers 1 1/2 days of dynamic research presentations and a special 1/2 day event “The Berry Sessions” for non-scientists, and will include a tour of a nearby berry farm.


As most of you are aware, A.A.R.F. recently rescued a TON of kittens and cats from the animal shelter in an attempt to give them the time they need to find a home. And as most of you are aware, we are no strangers to asking the public for assistance with supplies needed to save these lives. But it is a rare occurrence when people come to us and ask us if they can HELP US!
Kelly Darty, manager of the PETCO store in Cookeville called A.A.R.F. director, Jennifer Farley today asking if the PETCO foundation could lend some emergency assistance with helping A.A.R.F. with their ever growing number of feline fosters! Within 2 hours, the request was approved by Executive Director of the PETCO Foundation, Paul Jolly, and A.A.R.F. volunteers were loading up merchandise needed for the rehabilitation and comfort of these foster felines!
“I was speechless!”, said Jennifer Farley, A.A.R.F. Director and President when asked what her reaction was when she found out the request was approved. “I felt like a kid in a candy store, only afraid to touch anything in fear that it would all be taken away!”. Jennifer and store manager Kelly Darty and her staff compiled a list of supplies needed to tend to these kittens and cats, and prepare for the next batch that is certain to be coming in shortly. Supplies donated include over 400lbs of dry cat and kitten food, bowls, litter scoops, litter pans, cleaning supplies, nutritional substitutes, toys, shampoo, beds, hammocks for condos, scratching posts, a cat condo to separate ill from healthy kittens, milk replacement for the tiny babies, litter deoderizer, nearly 600 cans of cat and kitten food, Advantage Flea topical for cats, cat treats, and 400lbs of cat litter.
Jennifer states that she has heard of the wonderful things that the PETCO foundation does to help homeless pets get the help and care that they need, but never imagined that such generosity would come to the rural region of Cookeville, TN. “I am literally speechless….words cannot express how greatful I am to Kelly Darty, Paul Jolly and all of the others that make PETCO and the PETCO Foundation what it is…there is a Heart behind the PETCO Corporate logo…when help is desperately needed – they are there to assist! I just encourage everyone to continue shopping at PETCO and supporting this organization…they just made it possible for us to afford to continue on our path to save these cats’ lives”.
PETCO is located at 377 W Jackson in Cookeville, TN in Jackson Plaza (next to Old Navy). The store can be reached at 931-526-8994.


A Journey through the History of Swimwear.
The evolution of swimwear has carved a fascinating path through time, reflecting societal shifts, fashion trends, and a relentless pursuit of both style and functionality. Join us on a captivating journey as we dive into the rich tapestry of swimwear's history.
Ancient Beginnings: From Drapery to Daring
Our voyage begins in the ancient world, where swimwear took on a form that was as basic as it was utilitarian. In civilizations like Greece and Rome, draped garments were the norm, ensuring modesty while allowing for movement in the water. These simple ensembles were a far cry from the flamboyant designs we see today, yet they laid the groundwork for the transformative journey ahead.
Victorian Modesty: A Seaside Revolution
The Victorian era ushered in a new era of beach culture, where the notion of seaside leisure took root. However, societal norms of modesty held sway, giving rise to swimwear that concealed rather than revealed. Bathing costumes of this time featured voluminous layers and full sleeves, often paired with stockings, reflecting the era's conservative values.
The Roaring Twenties: An Era of Liberation
The 1920s roared with change, and swimwear followed suit. As women's roles evolved, so did their fashion choices. Enter the iconic flapper style – a reflection of newfound freedom and rebellion against traditional norms. One-piece swimsuits with shorter hemlines and bolder patterns epitomized the spirit of the times, as women began to embrace a more active lifestyle.
Hollywood's Golden Era: Glamour by the Sea
As the world basked in the glow of Hollywood's golden era, swimwear underwent a glamorous transformation. Iconic stars like Marilyn Monroe and Ava Gardner graced the silver screen, inspiring a wave of high-waisted bikinis and figure-hugging one-pieces. With the spotlight on the silver screen sirens, swimwear became a canvas for self-expression and unabashed allure.
The Swinging Sixties and Beyond: From Mod to Minimalism
The 1960s brought about a cultural revolution that extended to swimwear. The era's penchant for bold patterns and vibrant colors found its way into beach attire, reflecting the changing social dynamics. From the playful mod styles to the sleek, minimalist designs of the '90s, swimwear evolved in sync with the ever-shifting cultural landscape.
Modern Mastery: A Fusion of Form and Function
Today, swimwear stands as a testament to the fusion of fashion and function. Performance fabrics, innovative designs, and a focus on body positivity have redefined swimwear for the modern era. Whether it's the rise of sustainable materials, the embrace of diverse styles, or the empowerment of every individual to feel confident by the water, swimwear continues to make waves in the realm of fashion and self-expression.
In conclusion, the history of swimwear is a reflection of our journey as a society – a journey marked by changing values, shifting aesthetics, and an unwavering desire to blend style with practicality. From the modest drapery of ancient times to the bold and eco-conscious designs of today, swimwear remains a canvas onto which we project our evolving identity, celebrating the spirit of the sea and the ever-changing tides of fashion.


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One of the 20th century’s most celebrated pianists, Grant Johannesen, made his orchestral debut at age 15 in his hometown of Salt Lake City, Utah. His subsequent debut recitals in New York and his soloist debut with the New York Philharmonic under George Szell elicted glowing critical appraisals, the likes of which have followed him throughout his career, now in its sixth decade.
In its remarks on his recent playing, the New York Times calls Johannesen as “one of the true artists at the keyboard.” The New Yorker states he is “one who stands among the truly distinguished masters of his instrument.”
What is less well known, even by Mormon audiences, is that Grant Johannesen has also championed music by Mormon composers through his career, including principal works by Arthur Shepherd, Leroy Robertson, Crawford Gates, Robert Cundick, and Helen Taylor.


Death Note (Dub) Episode 13 \/\/TOP\\\\
Tetsurō Araki, the director, said that he wished to convey aspects that "made the series interesting" instead of simply "focusing on morals or the concept of justice". Toshiki Inoue, the series organizer, agreed with Araki and added that, in anime adaptations, there is a lot of importance in highlighting the aspects that are "interesting in the original". He concluded that Light's presence was "the most compelling" aspect; therefore the adaptation chronicles Light's "thoughts and actions as much as possible". Inoue noted that to best incorporate the manga's plot into the anime, he "tweak[ed] the chronology a bit" and incorporated flashbacks that appear after the openings of the episodes; he said this revealed the desired tensions. Araki said that, because in an anime the viewer cannot "turn back pages" in the manner that a manga reader can, the anime staff ensured that the show clarified details. Inoue added that the staff did not want to get involved with every single detail, so the staff selected elements to emphasize. Due to the complexity of the original manga, he described the process as "definitely delicate and a great challenge". Inoue admitted that he placed more instructions and notes in the script than usual. Araki added that because of the importance of otherwise trivial details, this commentary became crucial to the development of the series.
Death Note (Dub) Episode 13
In regards to the 2019 The Twilight Zone episode "The Comedian", Rosie Knight of The Hollywood Reporter stated that "Samir's story appears to take a large influence from ... Death Note." The Simpsons has parodied Death Note in both comic books and animation with the 2008 comic book story "Murder, He Wrote" in The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror #14, where Bart receives the notebook from the Ryuk-ified ghost of Krusty the Clown, and the "Death Tome" segment of the 2022 television episode "Treehouse of Horror XXXIII", with Lisa receiving the titular book.
There have been various imitations around the world of the premise of Death Note. At least one instance was linked to a crime - on September 28, 2007, two notes written with Latin characters stating "Watashi wa Kira dess" [sic], a mis-transliteration of "I am Kira" (私はキラです, Watashi wa Kira desu), were found near the partial remains of a Caucasian male in Belgium. The case has been called the "Mangamoord" (Dutch for Manga Murder) in Belgian media. It was not until 2010 that four people were arrested in connection to the murder. A senior at the Franklin Military Academy in Richmond, Virginia, United States was suspended in 2007 after being caught possessing a replica "Death Note" notebook with the names of fellow students. The school's principal wrote a letter to the student's parents linking to an unofficial website where visitors can write names and circumstances of death for people they want to die.
Death Note is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga series of the same name written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It was directed by Tetsurō Araki at Madhouse and originally aired in Japan on Nippon TV every Tuesday shortly past midnight, effectively from October 4, 2006, to June 27, 2007. The plot of the series primarily revolves around high school student Light Yagami, who decides to rid the world of evil with the help of a supernatural notebook called a Death Note. This book causes the death of anyone whose name is written in it and is passed on to Light by the Shinigami Ryuk after he becomes bored within the Shinigami world. 041b061a72


By Patrick Cockburn
From the award-winning writer of The upward thrust of Islamic State, the basic tale of the center East’s disintegration
The Age of Jihad charts the turmoil of today’s center East and the devastating function the West has performed within the zone from 2001 to the current. starting with the US-led invasion of Afghanistan, Cockburn explores the enormous geopolitical fight that's the Sunni–Shia clash, a conflict that shapes the battle on terror, western army interventions, the evolution of the insurgency, the civil wars in Yemen, Libya and Syria, the Arab Spring, the autumn of nearby dictators, and the increase of Islamic State.
As Cockburn indicates in arresting aspect, Islamic kingdom didn't explode into life in Syria within the wake of the Arab Spring, as traditional knowledge may have it. The association gestated over a number of years in occupied Iraq, prior to becoming to the purpose the place it will probably threaten the steadiness of the entire area. Cockburn was once the 1st Western journalist to warn of the hazards posed via Islamic nation. His originality and breadth of imaginative and prescient make The Age of Jihad the main in-depth research of the local drawback within the center East to date.
“Patrick Cockburn noticed the emergence of ISIS a lot just before anyone else and wrote approximately it with a intensity of knowing that was once simply in a league of its personal. not anyone else was once writing that stuff at the moment, and the judges puzzled no matter if the govt may still ponder pensioning off the complete of MI6 and hiring Patrick Cockburn as a substitute. The breadth of his wisdom and his skill make connections is phenomenal.”
—Judges of the overseas Affairs Journalist of the 12 months Award 2014
“Quite easily, the simplest Western journalist at paintings within the center East today.”
—Seymour M. Hersh
“One of the simplest educated on-the-ground newshounds. He was once normally right on Iraq.”
—Sidney Blumenthal, in an electronic mail to Hillary Clinton
“A compelling sequence of dispatches from a journalist who has discovered the difficult golden rule in Iraq: ‘to forecast the worst attainable outcome.’”
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Light relief for SAD sufferers
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The human brain has photosensitive areas that react to the lack of light, resulting in mood swings and even serious depression. Bright desk-top or bedside lights have long been known to help SAD sufferers, but scientists from the University of Oulu have discovered that counter-intuitively the most effective route to deliver light to the brain seems to be via the ear canal, where our skulls are thinnest.
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Headsets in stylish black or white design options have been a hit on the Finnish market this winter. "We're already seeking funding with the aim of running a pan-European launch later this year," adds Ahopelto.


Framed by lush-green hills, Montego Bay vibrates with an energy that’s somehow soothing and exciting at the same time. This is the second-largest city in Jamaica and a key port for cruise ships. That, combined with the sparkling blue waters and pristine beaches, is why Montego Bay is known as the country’s tourism capital.
Upon arrival, most travelers gravitate to the hopping Gloucester Avenue – also known as the Hip Strip. On top of loads of shopping and a vibrant nightlife, this is also one of the best places to sample some incredibly creative Jamaican cuisine.
Rather delve into local folklore instead? Take a tour of Rose Hall, a 1770 ‘Great House’ that is said to be haunted by the White Witch. The building has even attracted TV producers from ‘Ghost Hunters International’ and other shows.
If you’re not into scary tales, stay active beneath the warm Caribbean sun by hopping on a jet ski or snorkeling among schools of bright-colored fish. And of course, there are also ample places to just kick back with a cocktail. But before you plan your Montego Bay cruise excursions, watch the video for even more inspiration.


$11 Million funding grant from the NSW government is set to increase tourism by 365,000 tourists per year
The NSW Murray Region will receive a large economic boost following the commitment from the NSW government to provide a grant of $11 million to create new tourism precincts along the Murray river from Albury to Tocumwal.
These development proposals will not only encourage tourism activity in the area, but will increase employment and the economy, acting as a huge boost for the Murray Region
The development named the Murray River Regional Experiences’ precinct will connect regional towns located along the Murray River including Albury, Tocumwal and Corowa, therefore assisting to create the ultimate tourism holiday experience within the region.
The announcement was made in early April by Member for Albury Greg Aplin who was ecstatic about the announcement stating that it ‘will transform our stunning waterways and wetlands into one of the state’s must-see river tourism trails’. He also stated that this funding is ‘one of the most significant tourism investments in many, many years’.
The development will see an increase of 365,000 tourists to the Murray region every year who will have access to parts of the Murray River that previously has never been able to be accessed before. Making this development a very exciting project for not only the tourists but the locals of the Murray Region.
Key elements of the project include:
- Bangerang Park Adventure Playground
- Café in Rowers Park
- Corowa Boardwalk and Riverside Walking Track
- River Revegetation
- Interpretive Signage
- Lions Park Boat Ramp.
There is no set date for these works to begin however local councils have been working together to develop plans for the Murray River Regional Experiences’ precinct.


A large outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in New York has people across the country curious about the disease caused by the Legionella bacterium.
There are over 100 cases of the pneumonia in the South Bronx outbreak and 10 deaths. Legionnaires’ isn’t passed person-to-person but rather from breathing the bacteria via water mist. The bacterium naturally occurs in the environment, mostly in water, including large plumbing systems, hot tubs, ornamental fountains and water tanks. The South Bronx cases are believed to be linked to rooftops cooling towers.
“In Wyoming, we have occasionally seen a case, but there have not been linked multiple cases, perhaps due to the dry climate,” Dr. Mark Dowell of Rocky Mountain Infectious Diseases said. “Thankfully it is not transmitted person-to-person.”
Legionnaires’ Disease symptoms are similar to other pneumonias: shortness of breath, fever, body aches and coughing. It can take 14 days for symptoms to manifest, which is why the number of cases in New York continues to rise. While pneumonia is diagnosed with a chest x-ray, the detection of Legionnaires’ Disease also requires a urine sample, blood test or culture.
Treatment includes antibiotics and often hospitalization. Healthy people are slightly less likely to be clinically-infected by Legionella after exposure. People older than 50, past and current smokers and those with weakened or suppressed immune systems are more susceptible to becoming ill after exposure. Proper maintenance and upkeep of water systems is the key to preventing the growth of the Legionella bacterium.


Many mines and oil installations have been modernised and have become safe workplaces, where machines now perform the most hazardous tasks. In many countries, however, mines remain the deadliest type of workplace, where collapses, landslides, drowning, and pulmonary illnesses claim thousands of miners’ lives every year. In many cases, informal/small-scale mines represent the most dangerous form of mining because protection and safety equipment are usually non-existent. Trade unions are seldom represented at small-scale and informal mines. Dialogue with workers associations here is often non-existent, which even further increases the vulnerability of the miners and their lack of influence over their working conditions.
The extractive industries are overwhelmingly male-dominated workplaces. Women who work in mining and extraction can be particularly vulnerable, especially for sexual abuse.
Miners in front of the entrance to a cassiterite mine in Congo Kinshasa. There is a severe risk of collapse at these types of mine, which typically have narrow and deep shafts. Photo: Jeppe Schilder.
Frequent fatalities in the hunt for jade in Myanmar
In the state of Kachin in northern Myanmar, the extraction of jade is being conducted at breakneck speed. In the past two decades, jade mining activities have transformed forests and mountains into enormous craters. Thousands of people have lost their livelihoods and land due to jade mining and hundreds of people die every year in landslides caused by mining activity. Local people are also affected by fighting between government forces and the Kachin Independence Army. Since 2011, more than 100,000 people have been forced to flee due to the conflict. Jade mining, considered to be highly corrupt, is believed to have strong linkages to the conflict with both warring parties receiving funding from it.
Thousands of men and boys search for the gemstone jade by sifting through earth from mines that is dumped by trucks. Many people die in falls, are runover by trucks or die in landslides, particularly during the monsoon period when the ground becomes looser. In 2015, 114 jade hunters died in a landslide at a dumping area.
“Our work’s dangerous. I’ve seen rocks fall on the heads of many miners. Some die, because they pass out when rocks hit them, and then they’re covered in more rocks as people continue to dig around them. There’s often an aggressive atmosphere when everyone scrabbles through fresh piles of slag that are dumped,” a worker tells Aljazeera News.
Read more in Swedwatch’s report: Overlooked and undermined.


‘A Royal Affaire’: H.E.L.P. turns British for its 2012 summer fundraising event
From Mary Scott of the Palos Verdes Peninsula News -
It was a gathering fit for the Queen of England — although she was unable attend H.E.L.P.’s Celebrate Summer event last Friday. She did send a photograph, however, signed, “Love, Liz,” for H.E.L.P.’s “royal” sponsor, Ralph Scriba.
A number of guests — all royalty in their own right — enjoyed a delightful British theme, “A Royal Affaire,” while helping to raise funds for H.E.L.P.’s low-cost and no-cost senior care programs. They were welcomed by two of the queen’s guards, standing watch at the entrance of Trump National Golf Course’s ballroom.
Special guests Jacqueline Glass, the Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation and Helen Dennis were the recipients of the three awards given by H.E.L.P. for their continuous and generous support of H.E.L.P., as well as their contributions on behalf of the senior community.
Glass received this year’s Inspiration Award in front of a cheering crowd. She has volunteered countless hours for dozens of charitable and community organizations, but her focus has been on Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation, raising funds and serving on its board of directors. She helped launched TrinityKids Care, the only pediatric hospice serving Los Angeles and Orange counties, in 2001.
Accepting the award, Glass said she and her family are proud supporters of H.E.L.P. and the work it does for seniors.
“Keep doing the work you’re doing; you’re really making a difference,” she said.
Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation received the nonprofit’s Vanguard Award. For 25 years, the foundation has supported the work of TrinityCare, which is to provide comfort care to adults and children with life-limiting illnesses.
Barbara Roberts, the foundation’s executive director, accepted the award on behalf of the foundation. In explaining the mission of the foundation and TrinityCare, Roberts said, “Sometimes there’s pain beyond the physical pain.”
Hospice volunteers, she said, not only care for patients physical well-being, but their emotional well-being as well.
She passed along the story of 76-year-old Harvey, a Korean War veteran living alone. Volunteers also saw that he was lonely. When they learned he had a brother living in North Carolina, the volunteers worked to reconnect the two. Volunteers also helped Harvey pack, fly and move to North Carolina, where he spent his final days at peace with his brother and sister-in-law.
“We didn’t do it alone; we did it with a community of support,” Roberts said. “This award isn’t for us; it’s for all the volunteers ... who support the mission.”
Dennis, a former H.E.L.P. board member, received this year’s Legacy Award. A nationally recognized leader on aging issues, as well as employment and retirement issues, Dennis is the author of a number of columns for local media outlets, articles and books on successful aging.
“Aging is very contagious,” she told the other guests. “It seems to spread from person to person.
“When we talk about aging, we’re talking about ourselves,” she continued. “If we’re lucky, we’re going to get there.”
In its 16th year, H.E.L.P. continues to offer its programs for seniors and their families. H.E.L.P. provides information, education and counseling on issues including elder care, law, finances and consumer protection. As a nonprofit, it relies on volunteers and donations to run its programs.
The group’s Celebrate Summer Event is one of its major fundraising events during the year.
“Our gross receipts were the best we have had, so we are very excited about being able to move ahead in funding some of our new programs,” said Britt Huff, H.E.L.P.’s executive director. “We are especially appreciative of our very generous longtime sponsors, the Scriba Family Fund and Toyota Motor Sales, for inspiring others in the community to join in supporting our event.”
Read the original here.


Hurricane Dorian Update #2 - September 1, 2019
Sep 01, 2019
The University’s Emergency Preparedness Team is continuing to monitor the path of Hurricane Dorian. If necessary, the team will implement the University’s Inclement Weather Protocol and alert the campus of a plan of action to address safety concerns.
You are encouraged to periodically visit the University’s website, where updates will be posted regarding the possible suspension of classes or University closing. Updates also will be posted through Panther Alerts (https://claflin.regroup.com/signup), email and Claflin’s official social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter).
The Office of Communications and Marketing will also advise area media of actions taken by the University in the wake of any weather-related events.
You may also check the National Weather Service for up-to-date alerts on weather-related events at https://www.weather.gov/cae/


Your Handy Guide To Image Editing Outsourcing
How to make sure that you have picked up the right outsourcing partner?
Images are an integral part of businesses across the board. While some businesses need quality images to run their advertising campaigns, marketing activities, and other promotional work, for others, well-edited photos are part of their core operations. The rise of online businesses has further boosted the demand for high-resolution product photos. In essence, no matter what business you are in, you will need images at one point or another. Images that you use for specific purposes have to be in tune with what exactly you want to portray.
For example, if you are a real estate agency that has to post thousands of images on the internet as part of online property listings, you will have to get them edited to get the desired effect.
Similarly, if you are a professional photographer, mere raw images won’t serve any purpose unless you get them edited to suit the needs of your individual clients. To meet this increased demand for edited and enhanced photos, companies often fall back on outsourcing.
Choosing the right service provider
No doubt, outsourcing image enhancement, and photo editing services have picked up as a trend across industry verticals, but simply jumping the bandwagon is not likely to give you the desired results. To make the most of your decision to outsource photo editing services, you have to do a little homework.
In this article, we will discuss how you can outsource photo editing services successfully. By the end of this write-up, you will have a fair understanding of the attributes of an ideal photo editing company/service provider.
Analyze your requirement
It is true that the majority of businesses are leveraging outsourced photo editing services to boost their marketing and sales campaigns. But if you decide to take a plunge into this practice without analyzing your own requirement, chances are, you might not get the desired results. So, it is advisable to constitute an in-house team to assess your photo editing needs.
Take into account the number of photographs you have to edit on a daily basis, how many resources are engaged in this process, and what is the average cost you are incurring for the job. If you need enhanced images on a regular basis and have a sizeable team of experts to do the job, it makes perfect sense to outsource the photo enhancement services.
Conduct detailed research on service providers
Simply typing ‘photo editing services’ in the Google search bar will throw hundreds of service providers at you soliciting your clientele. It is quite easy to go for the first few search engine results, but it is a good idea to look for service providers that suit your individual needs.
While some photo editing companies take bulk assignments, others might have a very small team of photo editors. Your ideal outsourcing partner should have a robust team of photo editing experts with varied skills ranging from photo retouching, image enhancement, to specialized skills.
Look for industry experience
While there is no dearth of photo editing outsourcing companies out there, you need a service provider that has a proven track record of delivering customized results to a global clientele. Ideally, your photo editing outsourcing partner should have at least 15 years of experience in the field. One smart way to check out the quality of services rendered is to go through the client testimonials.
You can even cross-examine the customer feedback by contacting the existing and erstwhile customers of your prospective vendor. Check out the portfolio of your intended outsourcing partner, it will give you a clear understanding of their capabilities.
Check out the service delivery
Only a well-established mannequin, jewelry, or a real estate photo editing company can give you the desired quality of services in a cost-effective manner.
Look for a service provider that has ample experience in delivering quality services to a diverse clientele.
The service delivery model should give you enough flexibility and scalability to alter the size of your remote team as per the fluctuating needs. Flexible hiring and service delivery models also enable you to maximize cost savings.
Go for dedicated photo editing experts
While a majority of service providers will take up your photo editing project and send you the completed work as per the service level agreement, there are better options that give you dedicated experts. These experts work exclusively for you as your own employees albeit from a remote location.
This outsourcing arrangement not only gives you better control of your outsourced process but also enables you to drive the desired quality of services. You can even collaborate with your dedicated team in real-time to give timely feedback on the services rendered.
Look for infrastructure
No matter how good your prospective outsourcing partner is, you must give due importance to the infrastructure they have. Apart from hardware, software, and technology access, you should also check out the location of the service provider.
Ideally, your photo editing outsourcing partner should be located in a safe business district. Demographically, they should be near the hubs of education and leering. Such service providers can easily meet all your talent requirements.
Check industry certifications
The mark of a good photo editing service provider is its industry certifications. Apart from client testimonials, certifications reflect on the capabilities of your photo editing outsourcing partner. Ideally, your service provider should be ISO certified for quality and data security. Only such a vendor can guarantee the safety and security of your image data.
Insist on free samples
Your prospective photo editing service provider should also be willing to do a free sample for you. With this facility, you can easily assess the quality of services and the turnaround time. Make sure you get a free sample done before hiring a team of dedicated photo editing experts.
Sign a detailed service delivery agreement
Once you have ticked on all the attributes discussed so far, it makes sense to outsource your photo editing. Service level agreement (SLA) is an important document of any outsourcing arrangement.
Make sure that you cover all your service requirements in this agreement. Things like the number of resources working on your project, reporting hierarchy, turnaround time, data confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement with individual photo editing experts should be duly covered in the SLA.
Your decision to outsource photo retouching services to a third-party vendor should be based on your individual needs. Once you have identified your needs, the next big step is to choose the ideal outsourcing partner.
If you follow the points discussed in this write-up in a step-by-step manner, there’s nothing stopping you from getting the desired results. What is more, you will be able to save at least 40% of your operational cost by outsourcing your photo editing services in a phased and planned manner.


Nobody can honestly claim an objective perspective. This is true even for reporters at the most reputable mainstream publications, such as the New York Times, where opinion pieces are supposedly restricted to the editorial or op-ed pages. Every good journalist is informed about the subjects they cover but it is unrealistic to believe they discover facts in a vacuum known as objective truth.
Yet practitioners of mainstream journalism continually represent themselves as free of bias. The public supports this fiction, demanding objective reporting based on a naive insistence on unbiased coverage. Rather than attacking the credibility of those who claim to be impartial but are not (just turn on Fox News or MSNBC), this article seeks to challenge the idea that a mythical state of factual truth known as “objectivity” even exists.
The remedy is simple: open disclosure of relevant opinions and biases. Under this approach, sometimes labeled “advocacy journalism”, the public would be better served through access to a diversity of media outlets that openly and honestly express their points of view.
The Illusory Nature of “Objectivity” In Journalism
Our experiences in life, the education we receive, our social circles, and many other factors, shape how we approach and interpret the world around us. Human beings are complicated organisms whose perception makes experiencing “objectivity” impossible. Each of us observes and processes existence through our own individual, subjective prisms. No one, no matter how respected or esteemed, can claim that they are simply experiencing reality untainted by their own bias. For example, a young black man walking down the street at night wearing a hoody might be perceived as harmless or dangerous depending on the observer’s racial bias.
Many mainstream journalists accept the philosophical position that reporting “pure objectivity” is impossible but still consider it a worthwhile aspiration. Under this view a writer’s personal opinions are irrelevant to her reporting; similarly, a Judge is required to follow the law and impartially apply it to evidence before the court. The ensuing internal struggle to achieve neutrality supposedly brings the journalist closer to the truth by testing her own assumptions.
Journalistic objectivity promotes the view that facts should be reported “as they are” and value judgments avoided entirely. There may be a fine line between the two but there is a difference between asserting well-established truth — for example, the holocaust really happened — and expressing opinion, even if well-informed. Because the reporter’s personal opinion is removed, the news consumer is left to interpret the truth for herself.
However, scholarship on social perception has documented biases and errors that influence an individual’s basic cognitive process. Thus, each person experiences “truth” in his or her subjective way and no single person can express all perspectives that exist in a society.
Because of this reality, any journalist or media sources claiming impartiality should be approached with even more suspicion than visibly opinionated writing. For instance, the New York Times (NYT) is often considered the United States’ Newspaper of Record because of its authority and reputation in accurately recording what later becomes “history.” However, rooted in the NYT’ institutional perspective and reporting methodologies are all kinds of subjective political and cultural assumptions about the world. As many know, the NYT is frequently accused of framing controversial issues with a liberal bias.
Another interesting question is how do structural or inherent biases, common to all media outlets, influence consumers? On an institutional level, media bias refers to the practice of choosing which stories to report, which to feature on the front page, and what sources they will quote. A few of the most discussed types of media bias include:
- Commercial Bias: Since the news media are for-profit businesses, they must deliver a product to consumers that will increase ratings and advertising dollars.
- Narrative Bias: The incapability of reporting all relevant stories and facts and the necessity of connecting selected facts, to the exclusion of others, into a coherent narrative.
- Status Quo Bias: The mainstream news almost never questions the fundamental structure of the political system and ignores alternative perspectives on how government might be run.
It should be made clear that bias does not per se entail that a message is false or unfair. However, omitting relevant viewpoints increases the possibility of manipulating readers. Another source of manipulation potentially arises from the goal of reporting each and every argument as if they were all equal. If 97% of scientists agree that global warming is man-made than why give equal voice to the 3% of scientists who disagree? Some arguments rely on faulty evidence that journalists should openly interrogate, not report as if it were just another valid argument.
The important distinction is between journalists who pretend that subjective assumptions do not influence their work, even if only on a subconscious level (and of course those who proactively disguise their views), and reporters who honestly disclose their perspective. Members of this second group are often pejoratively labeled “advocacy journalists” or “activists.”
Journalism or Activism?
Advocacy journalists intentionally and transparently adopt a non-objective viewpoint, usually to promote some social or political purpose. Critics argue that starting from a publicly declared predisposition is less likely to get at the truth. These writers will supposedly manipulate evidence to support a declared point of view because pride is on the line. They are, supposedly, less likely to convince those who are not already convinced because it “feels preachy.”
But isn’t pride always on the line for professional reporters regardless if their view is disclosed or not? And if a reader feels preached at can they not just flip the channel or page? Why can’t readers stand to read things they might not “agree” with? Agreeing with Obama’s drone strike policy shouldn’t mean that you then ignore all news stories about civilians killed by drones. If the relevant ethical standard by which reporting should be judged is fairness (giving the opposing side a chance to respond) and accuracy (of facts) then why is pride or preachiness even an issue?
Contrary to conventional wisdom, practicing journalism is always a form of activism because there are always choices. Every day editors decide what stories to cover, which to feature on the front page, and what sources to quote. After all, aren’t journalists theoretically supposed to be advocating for the public, for democracy, and acting as a watchdog on government behavior?
The result of making choices is that the interests of one group or another will be served. Just because a writer does not intend to support a specific group does not mean her choices have any less effect.
Even silence involves choices. What is not said has the effect of making an expressed narrative more valuable than unstated ones. Classifying waterboarding as “enhanced interrogation” while omitting the word “torture” influences a reader’s perception of how the War on Terror is being conducted. Similarly, citing low rape statistics in isolation doesn’t necessarily mean that fewer people are being raped. Much of the time fewer rapes are being reported because victims are remaining silent, an important part of the narrative that is frequently overlooked.
The most important point is that the process of choosing what to report and how to frame facts inevitably involves highly subjective assumptions, whether they are cultural, political, or other. An author who openly expresses her bias avoids a pretense of objectivity.
Because biases are always present, explicit disclosure of one’s views better serves the public by promoting transparency.
Dear Journalists, Please Disclose…!
Maybe the most detrimental aspect of “objective” journalism is how it makes readers passive recipients of the news, rather than proactive analyzers and interpreters of it. A writer with a reputation for objective reporting is not usually challenged because her words are viewed as relaying impartial facts.
The public would be better off if the illusory pursuit of objectivity in journalism was rejected. If writers fully disclose their biases, this would enable a more honest and open examination of the information they convey.
I’ll start: I consider myself politically radical because my values fall outside of the primarily two-party system (Republican vs. Democrat) that dominates politics in the United States. Neither political party represents my views so I look for answers and truth elsewhere. A more in depth disclosure can be found on this blog’s About Me page.
I welcome readers to scrutinize my writing for bias in story selection, chosen verbs and adjectives, and descriptions; it is undoubtedly there. But note that I recognize my voice to be only one among many choices in the marketplace of ideas and I do not hide behind the illusion that what I am expressing is “objective” truth.


The Athens chapter of the American Culinary Federation, The Classic City Chefs & Cooks Association, has chosen Foundry Park Inn & Spa Executive Chef Steve Vining as its 2012 Chef of the Year. “I’m honored,” says Vining. “Over the last four years, I’ve put a tremendous amount of hard work into the Foundry kitchens, and it’s nice to be recognized for those efforts.”
In May, Chef Vining was promoted to Executive Chef at the Foundry Park Inn & Spa after having served as Head Banquet Chef for the previous four years. As Executive Chef, Vining oversees the entire food and beverage operations of the Foundry Park Inn & Spa, from banquet and special events, off-site catering, and culinary team building exercises to the Hoyt House restaurant and Melting Point pub kitchens.
As a member of the Classic City Chefs & Cooks Association, Vining is also working to present the 3rd Annual Classic City Soup Fest, a soup-and-seasonal-brew competition featuring chefs from local restaurants preparing their favorite soup recipes to raise money for the United Way and local domestic violence prevention nonprofit Project Safe. “Being awarded ‘Chef of the Year’ is a great thing,” says Vining, “but being a part of events like Soup Fest are so rewarding in that our community comes together for the benefit of others. It’s a great testament to the quality of our food culture here in Athens.”
For more information on the culinary side of the Foundry Park Inn & Spa, visit http://www.foundryparkinn.com/Dining-&-Nightlife. Soup Fest will be held from 11 am – 2 pm on Sunday, October 7th 2012 at the Melting Point. Admission is free and open to the public.


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Rochester Street Films
June 14, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm$5
Reconnect Rochester is teaming up with Rochester People’s Climate Coalition to explore the relationship between transportation and sustainability. How do the lifestyle choices we make as individuals impact our health, environment, social and economic well-being? A mix of short films from around the world plus a live discussion with local leaders will inspire conversation and debate. This event will be moderated by Mona Seghatoleslami, host and producer on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM.


Today is such a sad day. Thousands of people were killed during the four plane crashes on September 11, 2001. Thousands more were killed during the following twenty years of war. God bless the dead, and hopefully their souls are spending eternity in heaven.
Although today is sad, I don’t want to dwell on sadness. Rather, I’d like to focus on a very specific part of 9/11 which is rarely discussed. Each day I read a short email from HISTORY. The following excerpt is from today's email.
“Meanwhile, a fourth California-bound plane–United Flight 93–was hijacked about 40 minutes after leaving Newark International Airport in New Jersey. Because the plane had been delayed in taking off, passengers on board learned of events in New York and Washington via cell phone and Airfone calls to the ground. Knowing that the aircraft was not returning to an airport as the hijackers claimed, a group of passengers and flight attendants planned an insurrection. One of the passengers, Thomas Burnett, Jr., told his wife over the phone that “I know we’re all going to die. There’s three of us who are going to do something about it. I love you, honey.” Another passenger—Todd Beamer—was heard saying “Are you guys ready? Let’s roll” over an open line. Sandy Bradshaw, a flight attendant, called her husband and explained that she had slipped into a galley and was filling pitchers with boiling water. Her last words to him were “Everyone’s running to first class. I’ve got to go. Bye.”
The passengers fought the four hijackers and are suspected to have attacked the cockpit with a fire extinguisher. The plane then flipped over and sped toward the ground at upwards of 500 miles per hour, crashing in a rural field in western Pennsylvania at 10:10 a.m. All 45 people aboard were killed. Its intended target is not known, but theories include the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland, or one of several nuclear power plants along the eastern seaboard.”
Terrorists have one main objective — invoke fear and violence. Who knows where Flight 93 was headed, but I bet the hijackers were not planning to crash in a field in Pennsylvania. None of the above theories about where the plane was headed would surprise me. Who knows how many lives were saved because of those courageous passengers.
Anyway, just wanted to point out a silver lining today. If any Veterans want to talk about 9/11 or the situation in Afghanistan, feel free to reach out. I’m headed to the Arlington National Cemetery.
Until next time,


Your wedding day is a once in a lifetime (hopefully!) event that will be remembered for decades to come and is a huge chapter in the story of your relationship. Because of the grand, celebratory nature of a wedding, most if not all couples will search for the ideal wedding photographer who will capture their big day in meticulous detail through their expert camerawork.
However, finding the right wedding photographer can be tricky, especially if you are being bombarded with information regarding other aspects of your wedding. While it may take a backseat to other wedding plans, sourcing a good photographer is of paramount importance in order create a visual record of the day’s events and to attain physical images to look back on and cherish.
Read More at https://bestinau.com.au/best-wedding-photographers-brisbane/
The World Press Photo Exhibition returns to the Brisbane Powerhouse this weekend, presenting its usual trove of compelling and intimate moments captured by the world’s best photojournalists.
The exhibition profiles the winners of the annual World Press Photo Contest. The 2018 contest drew 73,044 images from 4548 photographers in 125 countries around the world, with the competition jury handing out prizes in eight categories to 42 snappers from 22 countries, including Australia.
The exhibition features the winning images across all of the contest categories. It opens this Saturday in the Powerhouse’s Turbine Studio, Visy Foyer and other exhibition spaces.
More Here- https://www.broadsheet.com.au/brisbane/art-and-design/article/world-press-photo-exhibition-returns-brisbane-powerhouse
Thousands of Brisbane residents have said what they want to see in their city, with hundreds in support of trams, light rail and better public transport in general, while some residents just want a clean river, canals in the suburbs and happy people.
Brisbane Times and BDA: The Committee for Brisbane Liveability Survey has now closed, but more than 2200 residents completed the survey to tell us what they love and loathe about Brisbane.
Read More at https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/thousands-of-residents-have-their-say-on-what-brisbane-should-have-20180624-p4znfb.html
A THREE bedroom house just 4km from the Brisbane CBD has fetched $485,000, one of the cheapest prices seen in any inner-city capital in months.
The timber home was built in 1940 and sits on a 400 sqm block that’s close to schools and parks — and even has a bus stop right across the road.
Continue Reading https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/brisbane-qld/house-4km-from-brisbane-cbd-485k/news-story/2bb254f07e36d479d4fbd2b6db86059c
Carnival Cruise Line has announced Carnival Spirit will become the brand’s first ship to home port in Brisbane. The announcement follows the ACCC’s approval of a new cruise ship terminal in Brisbane.
Carnival Spirit will arrive into its new home in 2020. She will sail year-round from Brisbane to the tropical archipelagos of Vanuatu and New Caledonia, as well as offer shorter cruises to destinations in North Queensland.
More Here- https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/carnival-spirit-to-sail-year-round-from-brisbane
Brisbane’s flood-prone land has been purchased by Brisbane City Council which will spend millions to turn it into sporting fields.
The 2018-19 budget revealed the council would spend $40 million over three years to deliver new facilities in at least six suburbs.
More here- https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/brisbane-news/council-to-build-sport-fields-on-flood-prone-land-20180614-p4zlft.html
Brisbane council Opposition Leader Peter Cumming has slammed lord mayor Graham Quirk’s 2018-19 budget as a “final act of political tragedy”.
On Friday morning, two days after the budget was handed down, Cr Cumming delivered his budget response to the council chamber.
More Here- https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/the-tank-s-empty-opposition-leader-slams-brisbane-council-budget-20180615-p4zlmj.html
The Queensland government has announced funding for a new $150 million theatre at the heritage-listed Queensland Cultural Centre in Brisbane, with a national design competition for the building forthcoming.
To be built on the Playhouse Green site, between Grey and Russell streets, the theatre will be operated by the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and will provide a new home for Queensland Ballet while also supporting Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Opera Queensland and Queensland Theatre.
More Here- https://architectureau.com/articles/national-design-competition-announced-for-150-million-brisbane-theatre/
Brisbane Broncos legend Gorden Tallis has added his voice to the chorus of past players and pundits to speculate on Melbourne Storm boss Craig Bellamy’s future.
Media reports last Sunday declared the premiership-winning coach had decided to reject a reported three-year, $5million offer from the Brisbane Broncos and ink a similar three-year extension to stay in Melbourne.
Read more at http://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/craig-bellamy-to-turn-down-brisbane-broncos-and-re-sign-with-melbourne-storm-says-gorden-tallis/1otod2ynq9ta91mdj938jzlgvf
The state government of Queensland, Australia, has announced its backing for the construction of new film and TV studios in Brisbane.
The government said it is committing $9.2 million (A$12 million) to the project and described it as establishing “a fit-for-purpose studio for small film and television productions.” The location and initial tenants will be announced in the next financial year.
For full details Visit Here https://variety.com/2018/film/asia/brisbane-build-film-and-television-studio-1202835644/


Recently, scientists from Taiwan reported that men with ED were about three times more likely to develop osteoporosis than those who have no trouble with erections.
Osteoporosis is a bone disorder caused by decreased bone density. It makes bones more fragile and more likely to break.
For this study, the researchers analyzed data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. They identified 4,460 men age 40 and older who were diagnosed with ED between 1996 and 2010. (The men‘s average age was 58 years).
Then, the scientists compared the records to those of 17,480 men without ED who were around the same age.
Overall, 5.92% of the patients with ED eventually developed osteoporosis, compared to 3.65% of the men without ED.
Why was osteoporosis more common in men with ED? The researchers weren’t sure, but offered several possible explanations. They noted that more study is needed to learn more about the connection. However, one theory involves low testosterone, an important hormone for men.
While not discussed in the study, some experts believe testosterone and osteoporosis are linked. Men’s bodies produce testosterone, some of which is naturally converted to estrogen, a hormone that helps maintain bone health. If a man has low levels of testosterone, there is less hormone to convert to estrogen, leading to weaker bones. Low testosterone can impair erections, too, so it’s possible that ED and osteoporosis could be linked in this way.
Men who are concerned about ED, testosterone, or osteoporosis should see their doctor for a complete checkup.


How men and women sniff out the opposite sex, subconsciously
A new study has found on May 02, 2014, 17:08 that men and women can subconsciously smell the presence of the opposite sex based on chemical cues that were found and then isolated in human pheromones.
The human body produces chemical cues that communicate gender to members of the opposite sex, researchers said. Whiffs of the active steroid ingredients (androstadienone in males and estratetraenol in females) influence our perceptions of movement as being either more masculine or more feminine, they said.
The effect, which occurs completely without awareness, depends on both our biological sex and our sexual orientations, the study found. Our findings argue for the existence of human sex pheromones. They show that the nose can sniff out gender from body secretions even when we don’t think we smell anything on the conscious level,” said researcher Dr.Wen Zhou of the Academy of Sciences.
Earlier studies have shown that androstadienone, found in male sweat and armpits, can promote a positive mood in females as opposed to males.
Estratetraenol, first identified in female perspiration, has similar effects on males. But it wasn’t clear whether those chemicals were truly acting as sexual cues.
In the new study, Dr. Zhou and her colleagues asked males and females, both heterosexual and homosexual, to watch what are known as point-light walkers (PLWs) move in place on a screen.
PLWs consist of 15 dots representing the 12 major joints in the human body, plus the pelvis, thorax, and head. The task was to decide whether those digitally morphed gaits were more masculine or feminine. Individuals completed that task over a series of days while being exposed to androstadienone, estratetraenol, or a control solution, all of which smelled like cloves.
The results showed that smelling androstadienone systematically biased heterosexual females, but not males, toward perceiving walkers as more masculine. By contrast, smelling estratetraenol systematically biased heterosexual males, but not females, toward perceiving walkers as more feminine.
The researchers found that homosexual males responded to gender pheromones more like heterosexual females did. Bisexual or homosexual female responses to the same scents fell somewhere in between those of heterosexual males and females. When the visual gender cues were extremely ambiguous, smelling androstadienone versus estratetraenol produced about an eight per cent change in gender perception.
* These test studies are the first of its kind results to provide the very first direct evidence that the two human steroids communicate opposite sexual gender information that is differentially effective to the two sex groups based on their sexual orientation and desires researchers said.
Moreover, they demonstrate that human visual gender perception draws on subconscious chemosensory biological cues hence proving the overwhelming effect of human pheromones does indeed exist in all of us.
The study was published in the Cell Press journal Current Biology.


This is a book only Questlove could have written: a perceptive and personal reflection on the first half-century of hip-hop.
When hip-hop first emerged in the 1970s, it wasn’t expected to become the cultural force it is today. But for a young Black kid growing up in a musical family in Philadelphia, it was everything. He stayed up late to hear the newest songs on the radio. He saved his money to buy vinyl as soon as it landed. He even started to try to make his own songs. That kid was Questlove, and decades later, he is a six-time Grammy Award–winning musician, an Academy Award–winning filmmaker, a New York Times bestselling author, a producer, an entrepreneur, a cofounder of one of hip-hop’s defining acts (the Roots), and the genre’s unofficial in-house historian.
In this landmark book, Hip-Hop Is History, Questlove skillfully traces the creative and cultural forces that made and shaped hip-hop, highlighting both the forgotten but influential gems and the undeniable chart-topping hits—and weaves it all together with the stories no one else knows. It is at once an intimate, sharply observed story of a cultural revolution and a sweeping, grand theory of the evolution of the great artistic movement of our time. And Questlove, of course, approaches it with not only the encyclopedic fluency and passion of an obsessive fan but also the expertise and originality of an innovative participant.
Hip-hop is history, and also his history.
Released on April 18th, 2023!
From the Academy Award–winning, Grammy-winning, and New York Times bestselling author Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and the New York Times bestselling author S. A. Cosby comes this thrill-a-minute novel—the first in a rollicking time-travel adventure series that’s perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky.
Seventh grader Rahim Reynolds loves testing out the gadgets invented by his brilliant friend Kasia Collins. First there were the X-ray glasses and all the trouble they caused. Now there’s the new cell phone she built for his birthday, even though his parents won’t let him have one. But Rahim is excited to use the phone to search for videos of his favorite old-school rap group. What he doesn’t know is the phone has a special battery that interfaces with a secret government satellite, which spells trouble when the phone transports him back to 1997. Almost immediately, he learns what every time traveler before him has: Actions in the past jeopardize the future. With Kasia as his only lifeline to the present, Rahim works with her to get home unscathed, all the while dodging bullies (on his end) and suspicious government agents (on hers).
Philadelphia in the late nineties is a new world for Rahim and Kasia, but it is a familiar place for Questlove, who, alongside S. A. Cosby, delivers a high-velocity tale where two best friends discover that sometimes the best beat is the one that brings you back home.
In MUSIC IS HISTORY, Questlove harnesses his encyclopedic knowledge of popular music and his deep curiosity about history to examine America over the last fifty years. Choosing one essential track from each year, Questlove unpacks each song’s significance, revealing the pivotal role that American music plays around issues of race, gender, politics, and identity.
MUSIC IS HISTORY focuses on the years 1971 to the present, not only the country’s most complex and rewarding half-century when it comes to the ways that pop culture and culturally diverse history intersect and interact, but also the years that overlap with Questlove’s own life. MUSIC IS HISTORY moves fluidly from the personal to the political, examining events closely and critically, unpeel and uncover previously unseen dimensions and encouraging readers to do the same. Whether he is exploring how Black identity reshaped itself during the blaxploitation era, analyzing the assembly-line nature of disco and its hostility to Black genius, or remembering his own youth as a pop fan and what it taught him about America, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapestry.
What if Questlove threw a potluck dinner, and everybody came? He picked the guests. The guests picked the recipes. The result is the ultimate potluck cookbook.
Questlove is best known for his achievements in the music world, but his interest in food runs a close second. He has hosted a series of renowned Food Salons and conversations with some of America’s most prominent chefs. Now he is turning his hand to creating a cookbook. In Mixtape Potluck Cookbook, Questlove imagines the ultimate potluck dinner party, inviting more than fifty chefs, entertainers, and musicians—such as Eric Ripert, Natalie Portman, and Q-Tip—and asking them to bring along their favorite recipes. He also pairs each cook with a song that he feels best captures their unique creative energy. The result is not only an accessible, entertaining cookbook, but also a collection of Questlove’s diverting musical commentaries as well as an illustration of the fascinating creative relationship between music and food. With Questlove’s unique style of hosting dinner parties and his love of music, food, and entertaining, this book will give readers unexpected insights into the relationship between culture and food.
From the bestselling author of Mo’ Meta Blues and James Beard Award nominated Something to Food About.
A unique new guide to creativity from Questlove — inspirations, stories, and lessons on how to live your best creative life.
Also available as an audiobook read by Questlove, featuring original music by Questlove and members of The Roots with vocal guest appearances from Fred Armisen, Tariq Trotter, Dion Flynn, Robin Thede, “Suga” Steve Mandel, Norm MacDonald, Ludo Lefebvre, and Molly Kelly. Pre-order the audiobook from Audible!
The world according to Questlove.
Mo’ Meta Blues is a punch-drunk memoir in which Everyone’s Favorite Questlove tells his own story while tackling some of the lates, the greats, the fakes, the philosophers, the heavyweights, and the true originals of the music world. He digs deep into the album cuts of his life and unearths some pivotal moments in black art, hip hop, and pop culture.
Exploring creativity with innovative chefs.
Conversations with: Nathan Myhrvold, Daniel Humm, Michael Solomonov, Ludo Lefebvre, Dave Beran, Jesse Griffiths, Donald Link, Dominique Crenn, Daniel Patterson, Ryan Roadhouse.
Questlove explores what makes their creativity tick, how they see the world through their cooking and how their cooking teaches them to see the world.
The music, dance, and style of a generation.
Questlove commemorates the legacy of Soul Train—the cultural phenomenon that launched the careers of artists such as Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5, Whitney Houston, Lenny Kravitz, LL Cool J, and Aretha Franklin. Questlove reveals the remarkable story of the captivating program, and his text is paired with more than 350 photographs of the show’s most memorable episodes and the larger-than-life characters who defined it: the great host Don Cornelius, the extraordinary musicians, and the people who lived the phenomenon from dance floor. Gladys Knight contributed a foreword to this incredible volume. Nick Cannon contributed the preface.


Discovery Channel Reality Stars to Appear at JALC Hunting and Fishing Days
BY STEVE O’KEEFE
Logan Media Services
CARTERVILLE - John A. Logan College officials have announced that two stars of the Discovery Channels new reality show, Porter’s Ridge, will appear at the college’s annual celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days Sept. 28 and 29.
Elvis Larry Martin and Danny Bob Saylor will join fellow cast member and long-time Hunting and Fishing Days presenter, Jeff “the Bear Man,” at the college’s 26th annual celebration.
Porter’s Ridge is a new series from the creators of the hit series Duck Dynasty. Tucked away in the rolling hills of Indiana, far from big city life, the show follows the characters of the small town. This isolated, tight-knit community lives by its own set of rules. The Ridge is a place where a guy can have a yard full of pet grizzly bears, use dynamite recreationally, and hold family demolition derbies. According to the Discovery Channel’s Web site, the code of life on the Ridge is simple: respect the Lord, love your family, and watch each other’s backs.
Event organizer Dwight Hoffard said that Hunting and Fishing Days already had a natural connection to the show.“Jeff ‘The Bear Man’ and his late bear, Brody, have been an integral part of hunting and fishing days for a long time. So when Jeff said he was coming back with his new bear Bob he said he could bring along a few friends too,” Hoffard said.
Jeff, who lives in Porter’s Ridge, appears regularly on the show. Martin and Saylor will appear throughout the weekend with Jeff and his bear, Bob, who also appears on the show.
John A. Logan College’s celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days is in its 26th year and offers a kid’s fishing hole, hunting and fishing seminars, Dock Dogs Competition, 3D archery, calling competitions, and a host of other activities for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
Posted: September 12th, 2013 under General.


On Thursday we revealed the sports projects that will benefit from a £10 million National Lottery fund to encourage Active Women and tackle the gender gap in sport.
Sports and Olympics Minister Hugh Robertson and badminton star Gail Emms joined Sport England’s Chief Executive, Jennie Price, in Nottingham to name the 20 projects we’re supporting.
The targeted investment will get more women from disadvantaged communities – and women caring for children – playing sport as part of the drive to deliver a mass participation legacy from London 2012.
At present, one in eight women regularly play sport in England. Whilst this has increased significantly in the past five years, it still trails behind men’s participation, with one in five taking part. Women from disadvantaged communities play even less sport, with less than one in 10 women taking part.
• Netball in the City – which will get over 12,000 women back on the court in Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Wolverhampton. More than £1 million has been awarded to England Netball for the project, which will provide fun and accessible sporting opportunities, through both traditional and modified versions of netball.
• A council’s domestic violence team will receive £154,509 to run a sports project at Hyndburn in Lancashire for women who’ve suffered abuse. Fit, Free & Fabulous will use the power of sport to help women to improve their health and self-esteem.
• £2.295 million has been awarded to a project that will get 30,000 women playing ‘doorstep sports’ in 49 of the most disadvantaged areas in England. Delivered by a consortium of sports organisations, led by charity StreetGames, it will also see over 200 events and festivals organised and 1,700 new coaches and volunteers recruited.
• A grant of £147,000 is going to Southampton charity Catch 22 for a project that will introduce women to activities such as boxercise, badminton, swimming and canoeing. Childcare will be provided for mums and lots of local sessions will be offered at a very low cost, with keen participants encouraged to stay on as volunteers or take coaching badges.
• A National Women’s Cycling Network will be created thanks to a £992,159 investment which will see 80,000 women getting on their bikes. British Cycling will: recruit cycling champions to organise led-rides and inspire others to take part; recruit women cycling instructors to teach basic skills and help people gain confidence on the roads; and organise nine women-only mass cycling events.
“We have many fantastic female athletes in this country, but not enough women participating at sport’s grassroots,” said Hugh Robertson MP. “More needs to be done to encourage women to participate in sport, particularly those from disadvantaged communities. The £10 million being invested by Sport England will give women the chance to try out new sports as part of a dedicated programme and hopefully keep them in sport in the future.”
Gail Emms, who became a mum nine months ago with the arrival of Harry, said: “As a new mum, I know only too well how difficult it can be to make time for yourself and to get out there and play sport. The projects receiving investment from Sport England today will make a big difference because they’ve really thought through the challenges women face in becoming regular sports participants.”
Sue Tibballs, chief executive of the Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation said: “WSFF welcomes Sport England’s investment to increase the number of women from disadvantaged communities and mothers playing sport. Women make up over 50% of the population, yet despite this, many often find it hard to access sport due to a complex set of barriers and practical requirements. Projects tailored specifically to meet the needs of female participants are hugely beneficial and support our goal of creating a nation of active women.”
To find out more about the projects funded by Sport England’s Active Women programme, visit Sport England’s website
To find out more about Sport England’s strategy click here