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Whiterun is one of the nine-major cities in the province of Skyrim,[1][2] serving as the capital of Whiterun Hold and its vast open tundra. It is found in the heart of Skyrim, and because of this, it is the center of trade across the province.[3] It has been described as the "Imperial City of Skyrim"[4] and its large palace have been compared to Cyrodilic castles.[5] But it has a rich and important history that dates back to the Five Hundred Companions and the mythical forge known as the Skyforge.[6] In the Dragon Language, the city is known as Ahrolsedovah, which means Hill-of-Dragon.[7]
Layout & Geography[edit]
Whiterun is found between the White River Gorge and the grassy tundra of Whiterun Hold, which is considered prime hunting grounds in the hold. Along the eastern road is the Ritual Stone, which overlooks the farmlands that are built around the city walls.[5] The city is built on a strategic location, anchoring the hold to the east, on a crossroad that runs along the White River and also goes west towards the Reach. Around these crossroads and outside the city walls are several farms and the Honningbrew Meadery. Small watchtowers surround Whiterun's outskirts, serving as the city's first stage of defense. Its second line of defense is its high stone walls, built with wooden spikes and towers.
The city is separated into three districts, based on the elevation towards its seat of power, Dragonsreach. The Plains District is Whiterun's main street, riddled with open-aired marketplaces and merchants. The Winds District is the city's residential district, as well as containing some of Whiterun's most notable landmarks. Not only do the clan halls of the Battle-Born and Gray-Mane families can be found here, but the well-known Temple of Kynareth, the sacred Gildergreen, the Companions mead hall, known as Jorrvaskr, and the city's statue of Talos. The Clouds District is Whiterun's highest point. Not many people get to the Clouds District very often, as it is exclusively the home of the Jarl of Whiterun and his castle, Dragonsreach.[8] Whiterun is neighbored by several settlements, including Black Moor to the west, Laintar Dale to the northeast, Nimalten City to the southeast, and Riverwood to the south.[1]
Early History[edit]
Whiterun's founding dates back to the late Merethic Era, during the years of Ysgramor and his Five Hundred Companions. Since they landed on Mereth, the Atmorans traveled across their newfound land, to pave their destiny. The Circle of Captains took their crews and explored each corner of the land. The first to disembark Ysgramor's grand fleet was Jeek of the River and his companions of the Jorrvaskr. They moved south into the modern-day tundra in central Skyrim where the crew member, Jonder the Tiny discovered a mysterious monument with a bird figurehead lit by fire. With no elven settlement in sight, the Jorrvaskr descended from the mountains, coming to the conclusion that this monument was older than the elves, driving magic older than Nirn. The crew of Jorrvaskr settled next to the Skyforge and turned their old ship into a mead hall. The newly-founded settlement, built from exported Atmoran wood, earned its name because it circles the running of the White River.[6] Like many other Nordic mead halls, a thriving community was built around Jorrvaskr and it eventually became the modern-day city and Jarldom.[9] The ancient Nordic families, the Battle-Born and Gray-Mane clans date their ancestry to this point in time. In the settlement's earliest years, the Gildergreen was planted in what later became Whiterun's Wind District. It garnered the attention of pilgrims of Kynareth, who eventually built the temple that watches over the tree to this day.[10]
For an unspecified amount of time, sometime after the fall of the Dragon Cult but contemporary with the Reachmen, Whiterun was ruled by Jarl Gjalund. At this point, the settlement had become a city and the seat of power for an entire Nordic hold. The territory was much larger than it currently is, encompassing the fort-town of Korvanjund (currently in The Pale), the wooden hall of H'roldan, (currently in The Reach), and the former capital of the Dragon Cult, Bromjunaar (currently in Hjaalmarch).[7]
Kingdom of Whiterun & Western Skyrim[edit]
With the death of High King Borgas in 1E 369, Skyrim had fallen into a conflict known as the War of Succession. The Jarls of the province fought each other for ultimate supremacy, resulting in the spiral decline of the First Empire of the Nords and its territories. All the while, the Dragon, Numinex wreaked havoc across the province, taking advantage of the battles and the mistrust between the Jarls. However, it took one Jarl, Olaf One-Eye of Whiterun to defeat the Dragon. The story regarding Olaf's victory is dubious and was doubted at the time, prominently by the bard, Svaknir. Regardless, the people of Whiterun were impressed by Jarl Olaf's victory and capture of the Dragon that they built a large palace known as Dragonsreach. His reputation across Skyrim made him into the High King of Skyrim, ending the war in 1E 420. The Pact of Chieftains was created afterward, where a Moot was only conducted when a King dies without heirs.[11][12] However, when Olaf One-Eye died without heirs, the Moot constructed the Crown of Verity, which would properly determine a new heir.[13]
Many years later in 2E 431, High King Logrolf was assassinated. By right of heritage, Jarl Freydis of Windhelm was named the High Queen of Skyrim, and the Crown of Verity had chosen her for the role. However, Jarl Svartr of Solitude claimed that she was an illegitimate heir and that a Moot was needed to determine a proper heir. In the end, the Moot chose Jarl Svartr as the High King, thus causing a schism in Skyrim. The east followed High Queen Freydis while the west followed High King Svartr. This schism created two distinct kingdoms based on east and west. Whiterun and its territories were absorbed into the West Kingdom of Skyrim.[13][14]
In 2E 577, the city of Whiterun underwent a state of panic and hysteria when it was harassed by crazed outsiders and howling wolves in the night, which preceded several disappearances. The situation became worse when a Battle-Born clansmen was found naked, covered in blood, and surrounded by dead livestock at the Gray-Mane's estate grounds. A feud ensued and almost brought about accusations of lycanthropy, and even an execution, that was until an unknown figure came and resolved the situation. Not long afterward, the Jarl of Whiterun and his court alchemist vanished, leading some people to suspect that they co-conspired against the families. The newly-named Jarl, Morryn then named the court alchemist, Arkasis, an enemy of the highest regard. It is theorized by the "Chronicler-at-Large," Adandora, that the mysterious person that solved the case was the real-world Investigator Vale and that the story was reworked into the adventure novel subtitled, the Hounds of Black Moor.[15]
Whiterun in the Third Era[edit]
During the Imperial Simulacrum in the late Third Era, the city-state of Whiterun was an active settlement. It was ruled by King Asgis and it had a rivalry with Dawnstar and Falcrenth.[16] By the waning years of the Third Era, in 3E 432, Whiterun was ruled by Witch-Queen Jsashe, a self-proclaimed priestess of Lorkhan with vast control over the county. However, the city was greatly suffering during this time, along with its neighbor, Hrothgar. Ranging from dynastic feuds, bandit raids from the Hörme, and a brutal winter among other things. The Witch-Queen's magic did not bring prosperity to the County of Whiterun.[4]
Whiterun during the Skyrim Civil War[edit]
During the Skyrim Civil War in 4E 201, Whiterun was ruled by Jarl Balgruuf the Greater, who was the only Jarl to be neutral in the conflict. However, Whiterun played a much more significant role in the concurrent Dragon Crisis. After escaping the destruction of Helgen, the Last Dragonborn arrived in Whiterun and appeared before the Jarl and his court, to inform them of these events and that Riverwood was in need of protection. The Jarl sent a battalion of his guardsmen to protect the town[17] and later enlisted the Dragonborn for later endeavors related to the Dragons. After acquiring the Dragonstone,[18] the Last Dragonborn and the Jarl's Guard were sent to the Western Watchtower to fight a Dragon that had appeared from the mountains. The Last Dragonborn was able to defeat Mirmulnir and learn that they were indeed Dragonborn.[19]
Ever since, the Dragonborn had ventured across Skyrim, meeting both the Greybeards of High Hrothgar and the long-exiled Blades. It was revealed that Dragons were returning because the World-Eater, Alduin had returned, enacting the prophecy that called for the end of the world. After a dynamic battle at the summit of the Throat of the World, Alduin fled to the eastern mountains, to the ancient temple of Skuldafn, where he would devour the wandering souls of Sovngarde. But in order to gain access to Skuldafn, the Dragonborn needed to capture one of Alduin's soldiers, and by using the Dragonsreach of Whiterun. The Dragonborn confronted the Jarl of Whiterun to enact his plan. Details of this encounter are clouded. It is believed that because of the ever-present civil war, the Jarl agreed to do so when the civil war ended in a temporary truce, but it is unknown whether that was the case.[nb 1] Regardless, the Dragonborn trapped the Dragon Odahviing in Dragonsreach, and used his flight to infiltrate Skuldafn and defeat Alduin.[20]
For the first time in many years, contemporary with the Civil War, the Gildergreen was dying after being struck by lightning, disappointing the regular pilgrims that come to Whiterun and praise the tree. The priestess, Danica Pure-Spring tended to the Gildergreen but needed the essence of its parent tree, the Eldergleam to restore it. Danica enlisted the help of a wandering traveler to sample the tree. She sends the warrior to acquire the Nettlebane, an accursed dagger that can cut ancient flora. Returning with the dagger, the traveler was confronted by a pilgrim of Kynareth, who told them that instead of fixing the Gildergreen, they could plant a sapling. It is unknown which choice the traveler went with, but regardless, the Gildergreen was restored, fixing itself as time passed.[21]
Whiterun Recruit (Legends)
- Arena was originally conceived as a fighting game featuring a tournament that took the player to each of Tamriel's cities to challenge different gladiatorial teams. According to a file from that stage of development left behind in the final game, Whiterun's gladiatorial team would have been called "the Devastators".[UOL 1]
See Also[edit]
- A Gentleman's Guide to Whiterun by Mikael the Bard — A bard's description of life in the city of Whiterun
- ^ a b Map of Skyrim — The Elder Scrolls: Arena
- ^ Map of Skyrim — The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- ^ Whiterun Loading Screen in Skyrim
- ^ a b Pocket Guide to the Empire, 3rd Edition: The Throat of the World: Skyrim — Imperial Geographical Society, 3E 432
- ^ a b An Explorer's Guide to Skyrim — Marcius Carvain, Viscount Bruma
- ^ a b Songs of the Return, Vol 7
- ^ a b Holdings of Jarl Gjalund — Slafknir the Scribe
- ^ A Gentleman's Guide to Whiterun — Mikael the Bard
- ^ Proventus Avenicci's dialogue in Skyrim
- ^ Danica Pure-Spring's dialogue in Skyrim
- ^ Olaf and the Dragon — Adonato Leotelli
- ^ Pocket Guide to the Empire, 1st Edition: Skyrim — Imperial Geographical Society, 2E 864
- ^ a b The Crown of Freydis — Taleon Mythmaker
- ^ ESO-RP Interviews Phrastus of Elinhir — The Imperial Library
- ^ Meet the Character - Arkasis — Adandora, Chronicler-at-Large
- ^ Whiterun location and rumors in Arena
- ^ Before the Storm quest in Skyrim
- ^ Bleak Falls Barrow quest in Skyrim
- ^ Dragon Rising quest in Skyrim
- ^ Season Unending quest in Skyrim
- ^ The Blessings of Nature quest in Skyrim
Note: the following references are not from official sources. They are included to provide a rounder background to this article, but may not reflect established lore.


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UPDATE: This blog post originally was published six-years-ago, and I still like to grow vegetables in pots. It's hard to believe that my garden helper is now 16 years old and driving a car!
I hope you enjoy it!
UPDATE: This blog post originally was published six-years-ago, and I still like to grow vegetables in pots. It's hard to believe that my garden helper is now 16 years old and driving a car!
I hope you enjoy it!
Earlier this week, I shared with you the four vegetables that I am growing for the first time this year. I will be sure to share with you how they do as the season progresses.
In addition to my experimenting with new vegetables, I am also growing some favorite cool-season vegetables…
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Last winter, I was enjoying a rare moment of peace….no kids or husband in the house, the garden didn't need any attention and no articles to write. So, I decided to see what was on television. As I was channel surfing, I saw a gardening show and of course, I stopped and watched.
What I saw was the host and featured garden expert, showing how to grow vegetables and flowers together in containers. Since I love both vegetables and flowers, I was intrigued. So I bought the book written by the featured garden expert and got started.
I found nice plastic containers on sale along with some tiny trellises, as well as planting mix (NOT potting soil, which gets too soggy for container plants).
Planting mix is specially formulated for containers – it has a light texture and holds just the right amount of moisture for plants.
Then, I started planting. I came up with the vegetable and flower combinations on my own and I must admit that I was happy how they turned out…
I don't know about you, but I hate having to buy lettuce to make salad with.
Usually, I purchase the bagged lettuce because it is convenient and already cut up. What I really don't like is the price for buying it this way. So, I have started buying lettuce and tearing it up myself.
Last fall, winter and spring, I got very spoiled by being able to just step outside into the back garden and cutting some lettuce from my own garden.
|I found these salad bowls for sale at a farmer's market in North Carolina last year.
I just love Mondays….
But, I must admit that my love for Mondays is rather new. I didn't always enjoy sitting in traffic, headed for my office in downtown Phoenix, where I worked as a landscape designer. (I did enjoy my beautiful office that overlooked the city from the 14th floor).
Fast forward to 5 years later, and I find Mondays refreshing. For one, the kids are back in school after a hectic weekend, trying to get their projects finished on time. I also love that Monday is a fresh start. I rarely have time to garden on the weekends, so Mondays is a wonderful time to step outside and see what is flowering, smell the subtle fragrance of my desert trees and most importantly – see what has developed in my vegetable garden.
We placed stepping stones through the middle so that we will have easy access to our vegetables.
|I buy my seeds from different sources. I have Burpee, some from Botanical Interesta, but I usually buy mine at the local Big Box store.
I will share my special tool with you soon 🙂
Stay tuned for how to plant garlic and learn about my 'secret' gardening tool.
I just love spring….and not just because everything is turning green and beginning to bloom in my garden.
I love this time of year because I have both winter and summer vegetables growing in my garden. I have harvested some of my winter vegetables already including my broccoli and lettuce. But, my spinach, garlic and carrots are still going strong.
I love how the leafy greens of my carrots look like ferns…
|Young corn seedlings.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We had a great time with my in-laws, my brother and sister-in-law and my two new nephews. All in all, we had 18 people at our house.
I may have mentioned before that I am a planner. Whenever possible love to prepare ahead of time, so I had all the tables set the day before Thanksgiving.
One of the many things that I love about living in the desert southwest, is the ability to grow vegetables 12 months of the year. Now I have mentioned before that I grew vegetables during college as part of required classwork out in a field owned by the school. I have instructed clients how to grow vegetables and have planted vegetable gardens for others. But I had never grown vegetables in my own garden. I had not experienced the excitement and wonder of checking the garden each day to see my plants growing bit by bit, see the flowers form and leaves grow and culminate in vegetables ready for harvesting. I did not know how much better vegetables taste when they are from your own garden.
And so, I had not experienced any of this…..sad isn't it?
Well, early last spring we decided to plant a vegetable garden. The kids were so excited, but I must admit that I was even more so. My husband, always supportive of my gardening endeavors, was not quite as excited as I was, but was more then willing to do a lot of the grunt work.
Happy 9th Birthday Gracie!
I promise not to sell or share your email with anyone ever!
*Please note that I cannot answer individual gardening questions.

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"Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off" Proverbs 23:18, ESV.
"The hope of the righteous brings joy…" Proverbs 10:28, ESV.
Are you expecting God to do something big? I'm not talking about the size of what He can do, but the quantity in which He can do them. You can expect God to do something in your marriage, in your finances, in your children, in your mind, and your faith today. That is what He desires. He wants you to expect each day that He will exceed what you can ask or think in quantity (see Ephesians 3:20). Even when He leads you to obey today, know that He desires to bless you today. He can do a lot with a mustard seed of faith that you put in Him.
Prayer: Father, You are a great God that does great things. Jesus, you are my Shepherd, and I shall not want. You will move in my life today, and this brings me great joy. Surely there is a future, and my hope will never be cut off. I believe it. Help me to stand expecting You to do a lot in my life today. As I awake, give me a hearing ear and a willing heart to follow You. In Jesus' name, Amen!
Study: Philippians 4:6-7


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Neighbour's Restaurant is not affiliated to the Australian drama – but it's quite a nice place to go to . I found this restaurant next to Pho Vietnamese Restaurant on Lorne St. They are located "underground" but have a menu just before you go in. The menu with pricing helps differentiate if it's cheap or expensive compared to places nearby *ahem*. I have to say, it's kinda cheap, $10 or less unlike some places. =)
A couple of dishes were sampled on a cold winter night:
Pork Chop on Rice.
Sesame Oil Chicken Noodle Soup.
The place serves Taiwanese cuisine and first impression, I like it. In terms of pricing, it's cheap and flavour-wise, it's on-par with another one of my favourites, T-Mark. The place is also clean and green (I mean literally).
My rating is a biased 9/10.


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1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Najran University, Saudi Arabia
2Department of Family & Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
3Department of Family and Community Medicine, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia
4Department of Health and Life Sciences, School of Allied Sciences, De Montfort University Leicester, UK
Received date: December 19, 2016; Accepted date: February 14, 2017; Published date: February 20, 2017
Citation: Ahmed AM, A-Rahman NHA, Babikr WG, Al-Qahtani AM, Al-Qahtani FS, et al. Brief tips on Domestic Violence: Basic Facts to Understand its Dynamics. Clin Psychiatry. 2017, 3:1. doi: 10.21767/2471-9854.100033
Copyright: © 2017 Ahmed AM, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Tip 1: What is domestic violence?
Domestic violence (DV) is a violence exerted towards the woman by a family member (or associate). Other terms used synonymously include domestic abuse, wife abuse, family violence, spousal abuse, intimate partner violence (IPV) and battering.
The DV is prevalent all over the world in all cultures, religions, races. The prevalence of DV varies between 40% in American and British studies, and 45% in African and Asian studies [1]. Globally, 15-71% of ever women in unions had been assaulted at some time in their lives [2]. Some studies consider DV as one of the leading causes of morbidity in women in the age group 15-44 [3,4].
Tip 2: Who batters whom in domestic violence?
The answer of this question depends on the cultural background where DV takes place. In nuclear families the abuser usually is the husband in the normal marriage relations. In case of cohabitation unions, the abuser is the intimate partner. In extended families, the abuser can be any nearby man, e.g. husband's parents and his family (inlaws), her parents and brother brothers. The WHO definition of DV includes even former partnersof abused women. 3Rarely the husband (himself) can be the victim, or both partner (mutual violence) [5].
Tip 3: What are patterns of domestic violence?
The patterns (forms) of DV are classified into three major categories, physical violence, psychological abuses and controlling behaviours.
Physical violence includes anything from pushing, pulling, hitting, to use of firearms with the intention of killing. It results in a spectrum of injuries from a mild swelling to physical disabilities and homicide. Physical abuses include sexual abuses such as e.g. forcing wife to sexual intercourse or coercing (forcing) sexual acts (although some sources consider it as a separate violence entity) [6].
Psychological abuse include a wide variety of abusive actions such as verbal abuses, criticizing wife at public, threatening behaviours, economic restrictions such as denying her the right to work or controlling her income or properties.
The controlling behaviours include shouting or yelling at the wife, restricting her social life, checking her movements (being stalked) and keeping her short of money.
There is an overlap of the different types of DV especially psychological abuse and controlling behaviours (both are considered as an attempt to control the abused partner) [7].
Tip 4: What causes domestic violence?
DV is a product of the interaction of factors at four levels, individual, family, society and community levels [8].
At the individual level causes and risk factors include demographic factors (poor education, young age or wide gap compared to husband, unemployment, urban/rural residence), being abused or frequently witnessing violence at childhood, pregnancy, wife's acceptance of battering.
At the family level causes of DV include husband's low education or income compared to wife, alcohol problem drinking, crowded family (living with inlaws, large number of children), overburdening family work load; wife denied decisions of family or personal issues.
At the societal and community level, causes and risk factors of DV include social tolerance of wife battering as a way to resolve conflicts or to punish wives, lack of social support, family and wife isolation, linkage of the concept of masculinity to male honour or dominance, prevalence of some religious concepts that favours male supremacy and confers on men the right to correct their 'erring' wives.
The above mentioned factors result in the current subordinate position of women. Thus, men are families' masters, and women should 'serve' them and to show obedience. Violence, then, occurs on breaching these roles [9].
Tip 5: What are the immediate triggers of violent events?
In the presence of the risk factors or susceptibility to DV, very minor or 'absurd' things can trigger a violent episode in the family. These triggers include talking back or argument with the husband, not having food ready on time, failure to properly tending home, quarrel with children, refusal of sex, suspicious wife's behaviours, wife going out without husband's permission.
Tip 6: What are the possible responses of the abused wife?
Domestic violence should not be considered at all as a private family discomfort between the spouses. The criminality of wife abuse should be stressed, that is punished by the law codes and considered a breach to human rights.
Unfortunately many abused wives preferred the 'silence' due to lack of autonomy (resulting from poverty, lack of professional skills or poor education), fear of social stigma, fear of violence escalation, feeling that disclosure of violence is unhelpful, adoption of societal norms of the husband's right to beat his wife, feeling shame of battered.
Other responses include seeking medical help, approaching a family member, seeking help from NGO or police or considering leaving this 'bad' relationship (divorce).
Tip 7: What sequela of domestic violence apart from acute injuries?
Apart from acute injuries, disabilities due to severe assaults, such as weakness, loss of an organ or blindness may occur. Psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts and attempts are commonly encountered. Unexplained chronic health problems, e.g. fatigue, abdominal pain, and many psychosomatic disorders may occur and warrant screening for occult DV in appropriate cases [10].
Other problems can occur due to repeated violent acts, e.g. lack of confidence, poor self-esteem, capitalization to abusers' demands, marital conflicts that may end with divorce and hindrance of women's professional and social development.
Tip 8: Why domestic violence is a health problem?
Due to the social and cultural aspects of DV, some medical professional may not realize that it is a health problem; some of them are unaware of nature and extent of DV even as a social problem. Domestic violence is rarely (if ever) included in medical schools' curriculae, so the doctors and other health personnel are not taught or trained on identify, support or refer DV victims.
Neither body organs, nor mental health is exempted from the effects of DV in the same spectrum of severity (from mild to severe) as in other health problems.
Some studies indicate that 1 in 10 up to 1 in 5 women attending emergency departments have problems related to DV [11]. Some unexplained medical problems such as chronic headache, fatigue, sleeping disorders, sexual problems, eating disorders are linked to DV.10Some medical conditions such as pregnancy is reported to increase the risk and pattern of assaults to women due to associated hormonal and psychological changes that may depress her mood and activity. Then violent actions can be initiated by even minor events.
Tip 9: What is the better approach of management of domestic violence cases?
As DV is a multi-dimensional problem with social and cultural aspects in addition to the health 'issue', so it is better to use the term 'management' instead of 'treatment' to be differentiated from simple medical problem that can cured by a simple drug prescription.
There are certain points to be considered for an efficient management of DV victims. A private and safe environment should be secured for the encounter. The examiner should ask simple questions in a neutral manner that does not justify the abuse. The patient should be respected, cared of, and listened to in a non-judgmental approach [12].
There are some factors that negatively affect the efficient case taking of DV. For example, tendency of some doctors to blame the victims or even adopting the society's concepts on women's battering, questioning the patients in an inappropriate manner, and low index of suspicion toward DV, then is not considered in differential diagnosis of suspected cases.
Tip 10: What are the major lines of management of domestic violence cases?
Pointers to presence of DV in women attending medical clinics include the depressed and withdrawn appearance, poor eye contact and fear of attendants including caregivers. The accompanying husband (or intimate partner) may refuse to leave his woman alone, or even insist to answer questions for her.
The abused woman, usually, has a history of multiple visits to emergency department, with repetitive complaints that are inconsistent with the organic disease. The physical injuries results from DV are usually bilateral, at multiple sites, with fingernail markings. There is a delay in reporting to medical care, with a tendency to self-treatment.
Emergency medical care for DV victims is a top priority, e.g. emergency, surgical and medical treatment of physical injuries, involvement of all medical departments when needed. Suicidal ideas or attempts should be screened for. A psychiatric consultation is needed in some cases for emotional status assessment, and screening for suicidal thoughts and attempts.
After the medical problem(s) are treated, the victim should be helped to access sources of social and legal support. Part of the initial history in the medical encounter should be devoted to disclose modifiable risk factors such as poverty, disempowerment, husband's alcohol or drug addiction.
Tip 11: What are steps in prevention of domestic violence?
The basic principle of prevention programmes of DV is rising of public and decision-makers awareness to occurrence of the problem ant to provide the support (social, legal, medical….etc.) to victims.
Some reforms in the health system and settings are needed to provide better services for victims. Training of health personnel is necessary to identify, treat, counsel and prevent DV. Issuing of guidelines for DV management (as in other major medical problems) will be helpful as many personnel are not aware with this problem.
Two major objectives of prevention programmes should include women's empowerment to improve their status in the society combating sociocultural norms that encourage wife battering. Media (including social media sites in the Internet) can initiate debates to criminalize DV and to combat culturally and socially based concepts that encourage women's subordination, and can encourage women empowerment in their societies.
The prevention programmes need collaboration of multidisciplinary teams (medical professionals, governmental departments, NGOs, legal authorities, academicians and religious men). The preventive programmes should be tailored according to situational cultural and societal concepts on women roles and rights, and to type of DV, as there are significant differences between them, in reference to risk factors and characteristics of abusers and victims.
Tip 12: What is expected of scientific research?
Scientific research on DV plays an important role in its prevention. But there are some factors that should be dealt with for better yield. As DV is a sensitive issue in many cultures, so the response of potential respondents is much lesser than expected. Therefore measures to ensure confidentiality and even safety of potential respondents should be considered. Many studies on DV are hospital-based, and then it is difficult to draw generalized statements for the whole community to prevalence or risk factors of DV. More community-based studies are needed, especially in developing countries. Future studies are expected to assess cultural bases of DV to pave the way to efficient prevention control to change or modify concepts degrading women. There is a paucity of studies on men which are useful to assess causes of DV (from men's points of view) and the impact of intervention programmes [13].


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Road Tales: A Camera, A Waterfall, and One Pitiful Adventure
By: Talor Stone March 17th, 2019
Imagine the roaring majesty of a waterfall pouring from the mountains through the crisp, cold air. The mist surrounds you and beads on the end of your eyelashes. Without a single soul for miles, this is the pinnacle of an immersive and remarkably private experience in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
As you gaze up at the waterfall, soaking in the moment, you hear a subtle splash behind you and look back just in time to see your camera bag containing everything you hold dear rapidly floating away and disappearing over a set of rapids.
As I write this, I am still shocked and don't exactly know how it happened. I don't consider myself to be a wildly reckless person, but you should know by now that I'm far from infallible. The bag had been laying on the exact same rock for nearly an hour. It wasn't kicked or bumped into, and when it rolled off the rock into the tumultuous water my back was turned. I'll blame it on my shadow for now, but the fact remains that when I spun around, I saw my precious bag containing my camera and every lens I own floating downstream.
Like any rational person I uncontrollably shrieked in astonishment and started sprinting down the rock-strewn bank of the river in hot pursuit. Honestly, it's a small miracle I didn't break an ankle in my mad dash to rescue the bag. Two sets of rapids and a bridge later, I nudged just ahead of my speeding bag and dove right into the water in a desperate attempt to snag it as it sailed by. Let me tell you… the water was shockingly cold! Luckily, I managed to grab onto a strap and sloshed back to shore where I tore the camera compartment open only to find my equipment practically floating in a pool of water.
I was freezing cold, soaked to the bone, and racing through a plethora of emotions all at once. Logic told me there was nothing to save, but my stubborn side has remarkably selective hearing. Determined, I quickly emptied out my water filled boots, wrung out my jacket and began my 2-mile uphill hike to my car with nothing but the taunting sound of my squishing boots to goad me onward. I found the nearest camera repair shop an hour away in Asheville who unfortunately confirmed the worst. Pluck and resolve would simply not be enough to breathe the life back into my digital companion.
The most optimistic part is that the memory card still worked! So at least the trip wasn't a total loss! Because of this, I'm able to bring you these handful of pictures from my brief trip including a shot of the waterfall that brought my camera to its end.
Since your luck is almost certainly better than mine, I can hope you absolutely never have to go through this. But, just in case, it can't hurt to read on to see the lessons I learned from it.
First, insurance is not a luxury but a necessity. As someone who lives on a shoestring, I can assure you there was fierce internal debate regarding whether or not I should splurge on insuring my camera. The reality is that I'm a student and I definitely won't get rich from photography. I budget everything I do and strip my monthly expenses to bare bones in order to survive, so that means there is rarely room for anything I can live without. But boy I sure am glad I coughed up the cash and insured my camera! Only about half of my loss was covered, but that's a heck of a lot better than nothing. If you're not insured, do yourself a favor and look into it. I pay about $10/month for personal property insurance and you can get it with whomever you have your home, renters, or auto insurance.
Second, more people care about you than you know. I have been amazed by the number of people who have reached out to me during this very frustrating time. I mean… blown away! People have offered to donate money, cameras, lenses… the list goes on. And the amazing part is that the majority of these people are complete and total strangers! Sure, we have a connection through social media, but most of them I had never spoken to before and certainly never met in person. And yet, they were all willing to reach out and offer support and some have even trusted me (a total stranger) enough to offer expensive equipment! Gratitude simply isn't a powerful enough word, but in a tongue-tied moment it's the best I can say.
Third, never trust a rock by a river or the ginger standing next to it! I don't know how exactly the bag fell into the water, but what I do know is that no one put it there but myself. Trust me… lesson learned!
Now, as much as I love sharing these crazy stories with you, I'll admit my fingers are crossed for a much more sensible future! I'm down, but not out and I'll be back on top of my game in no time thanks to the kindness of strangers and an inexplicable urge to keep pressing forward no matter what.


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By Dustin Silgardo
When Jerry Pinto released his first novel, Em And The Big Hoom, in 2012, the general reaction in Mumbai's literary and media circles was "finally". Since releasing his first book, Surviving Women (a guide for men post women's emancipation), in 2000, Pinto had been so prolific in his writing of non-fiction books, essays, poetry and newspaper and magazine columns, all in a style ideally suited to creative storytelling, that it seemed obvious that he should write a novel, and it was a surprise for many that it took him so long to.
Em And The Big Hoom was a memoir in which he recounted what it was like to live with his manic-depressive mother, whom he called Em. It was a critical success, winning Pinto the Hindu Literary Prize in 2012 and Yale University's Windham-Campbell Prize this year. It also sparked conversation about mental ailments in the country and encouraged many who had lived with the mentally ill to begin talking about their experiences. He compiled some of their stories into an anthology called A Book Of Light. Read more
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A lot of non-writers out there think that this writing thing is easy. It's not. I know that. Every writer knows that. Think of your notebook as a canvas, your pen, a paintbrush. Now you must come up with an idea of what to paint. You have to make sure that the painting gets the attention of people. Think of that drop of paint you want to run across that piece of canvas. Where do you start? Think about the curves and edges you are hoping to perfect in that painting. Now, do you get the picture? Writing is like painting. Because whereas painters use a different color combination to come up with a masterpiece, writers use words.
Writing is not easy, so don't beat yourself up.
Valentine's day is coming up, and since we love you guys to the moon and back, we decided to help you out and give you insights of what you should know as a writer. Trust me, they are better than roses. Now, let's get cracking, shall we?
Skill over talent
There are some people who are born with that knack for writing. Talent, it's called. Words just come easily to them, and not to you. We just love to hate them, don't we? Don't. Stephen King once said, talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is hard work. If you work hard, those talented chaps have nothing on you.
Nobody cares about your writing degree
Since I started writing, no one has ever asked where I got my writing degree. No one cares. What they are wanting to know is whether you know how to write well, simple.
It is a slow process
We get this a lot, especially for blogs. "I have been blogging for a month, why don't I have a readership?" Nobody becomes a writer overnight. Your readers need to have trust that you will deliver. Cultivating trust takes time. Once they trust in you, trust me, they will never leave you. So, be calm and keep writing.
Storytelling is a serious industry
Stories are what make s the world go around and round. Each and every one of us has a story to tell. You treat it with the respect it deserves, it will respect you.
You are your own worst enemy
Not your readers. Just you. If you are failing in your writing endeavors, then you are the only one to blame. If you don't edit your work well, do you blame the readers? How about when your readers find the post lacking? Who then? How about instead of complaining, sit down at your desk and write a post worth reading? Write, rewrite, edit then write some more.
Harden up
Your work is going to be hated on and rejected. Then it is going to be rejected some more. Your manuscript will be used to light some jikos somewhere. Most people don't respect what you write, let alone pay for it. But still, you keep going.
Always edit your work
Edit that work like it owes you money. And when you are done editing, edit some more until its perfect. Even when you feel it is perfect, give it to someone to read. He may see mistakes that you didn't. After all, another set of eyes has never hurt anyone.
Connect with the people in your industry
Rather than working online all the time, work offline for a change. Go to events, meet new people and network. Exchange ideas, even bad ones. Let them correct you, mold you and help you grow. You never know. You might find someone to charm with your manuscript in between those networking sessions.
Don't be boring
Seriously, you have like a gazillion words at your disposal and you write a shoddy story? You need a beating. Someone needs to slap you silly! That is the worst thing you can do to your readers.
Writing is words; storytelling, life
It is true that to be a writer, you must read as well. But if you want to be a storyteller, you need to get out there, see the world, experience stuff you have never dreamed of doing like jumping off a plane or eating snakes (seriously, don't eat snakes) or trying to walk on water. If you don't experience stuff, what are you going to write about?
Everything can be fixed in a post
The best thing about writing especially in blogs is that in ten years when you realize you made a mistake in a post you wrote all those years ago, you can still edit it. All am saying is, mistakes can be corrected, that's why pencils have erasers.
Don't quit
Remember when I said earlier that the worst thing you can do is write a boring post? Well, disregard that. The worst thing you can do is quit. Why did you start to blog only to leave it half way? All that work, all that complaining and then you just quit? Then you were never a writer in the first place.
If you consider yourself a writer, then there is just one thing to do. Write.


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There have been lots of revelations following the killing of Shatta Wale's friend Junior US.
YEN.com.gh has sighted a video of the late friend of Shatta Wale flaunting his wealth.
In the video, the deceased who is filthy rich was seen flaunting huge sums of dollars.
READ ALSO: Wendy Shay flaunts her beautiful sister for the first time
However, what led to the death of Junior US is not known but it is believed that he was murdered right after he shared this video on his social media handles.
Junior US was confirmed dead on Friday, April 19, 2019, in the United States of America (USA).
The slain friend of Shatta Wale was planning to hold a big birthday party in USA few hours before his untimely death.
READ ALSO: Akua GMB welcomes baby girl; releases baby shower photos
Meanwhile, in an earlier report by YEN.com.gh, one of the prostitutes who orchestrated his murder has been arrested.
Junior US, was said to have invited the prostitutes to come have some fun with him after he had flaunted bundles of dollars on social media.
Watch the video below
But the women hired the services of the armed robbers to go with them to kill him for the money.
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Politico: Georgia NAACP readies lawsuit against Kemp over voter registration
The injunction would seek to reopen registration to ensure that 53,000 registrants on hold would be allowed to register for the upcoming election.
Georgia's Secretary of State Brian Kemp is under fire, accused of attempting to suppress thousands of potential voters, mostly minorities, from voting in the midterms. An election where Kemp is running for Governor. His opponent Stacey Abrams says "Let me be clear: We will work to process the 53,000 voter registrations, but we will not wait for justice."


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It is July, it is hot, it is summer and I have decided to take things a little easier over the next two months.
I did finish the sculpture part of this tin can just before my first summer trip, when I went to Frankfurt. In this glorious town where I was born in, I spent a lovely (hot) week with my Mum, where I mostly walked and… swam. Yes. In swimming pools, because German swimming pools are awesome and French ones… well, they are not.
When I got back, I developed a lovely lip sore, or, in other words, my body yelled at me to take a break and just sleep the exhaustion off…
I also finished the painting job on said sculpture. Thus this particular artwork is available on my website. An art print is planned, I just can't seem to be bothered so far. BUT, fear not, my patreons are still getting their art print of July too, so I have no choice but to take care of it before the end of the week!
There is also a time lapse of me sculpting it on youtube, if you're curious to see the process.
Sooo holidays are coming! And as I said, slooow is the new low… eerr high? I just need some rest and as I haven't started on any new artwork since the beginning of July, by brain is free to relax, so I am taking advantage of that as much as I can.
Reality is going to hit pretty soon though, as I have to make at the very least 2 video tutorials in the coming week, one for my skillshare class and one for a group thingy, but until then, I am blissfully ignoring the necessity of work and relaxing, reading, over eating and oh, napping.
Napping has been really nice.
On a side note and I'm probably going to blog about it more but…. I GOT SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNNY ART PRIZE!!
Here is the proof.
Ahem. Which means I'll throw money out of the window again to be at the opening in London, because, hey, I might get some opportunities, and I need those!
That's about it! A good, old fashioned, honest, life telling blog post!
It is almost 22h (that's 10 pm for some people in the world) and we are out for a walk. Because moving is good for your body and soul, whatever that "soul" thing is.
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Looks great Greg! I'd say you've got that "impossible" (NOT!) paint figured out!
Looks great Greg! I'd say you've got that "impossible" (NOT!) paint figured out!
A big thank you to Steve Pearce and his great family and crew and all those who kept me going at the Graham Seminar. I feel truly blessed with such great friends. We got some things done, lots still to do. I'm highly motivated to see this through and finally climb this Cub into the sky. There have been many road blocks for my project and me, but I see that day out there! God willing I will be there soon. I appreciate the friendships I have gained on this journey. Greg
Just an update. I finally was able to hang the vo360. I have a different motor mount so I have been adjusting on the rails an cowl pieces. I have a friend at the airport that is encouraging me to get the plane out to the airport so he can help me. I am going to try and get it out there in a few weeks. I want to do as much as I can here because the airport is 20 miles away an my work time would be reduced. It would be great to have assistance and experience though. So I'm leaning toward the transition. That's the update. Have a good week. Greg
Looks very nice Greg!!!
I have the same problem with building at my house and being far from the airport...think I'll cut some trees and fly it there when I'm done!
Somewhere along the way I have lost the ability to act politically correct. If you should find it, please feel free to keep it.
There are no new ways to crash an airplane no matter how hard you may try!
She found her wings today. I have a long way to go yet. Lots of out of my element work on the engine and panel plumbing. I will try and get help on this and come up to speed on it myself as well. A Big Thank You to Mitch Williams and his great flight school, Chickasha Wings, who found a spot in there facility hangar for the final push on my build. I also want to thank my Oklahoma CowPatty Bush Pilots for getting my project to the airport. P51wingman, Flymore, Littlewing, Stampeflyer and Sean S. That's the update on a Great Day for me!!
Looks GREAT Greg I like the contrasting VG's.
Looks awesome Greg. Great paint scheme. Starting to look like an airplane, that always ramps up my motivation.
Keep the faith, brother.
Very Blessed.
Greg, great job, it sure has come along way since Feb!
Thank You, I have been working on the things I can do while waiting on some engine mount bushings (used ones on there now) and oil filter adapter. I have those now so I'm hoping to start trying to start putting engine components on in the next couple of weeks. Mitch the owner of Chickasha Wings Flight School and IA graciously told me he would allow his two great mechanics to advise me free of charge as long as I do the wrench turning. How nice is that! Anyway help me refer his school.
The other things I am working on is running the cables and spending many days trying to get the tanks in. I have them fitting good and lying in there well. I just have to mount them in now and get that pesky pass through brace bolted. It's a grind but I'm going to the airport everyday. Mitch told me he had a man that was building a plane and he said one day he ran out of things to do to it. I want to get there. I'll get off here. I appreciate you guys out there. Greg
You have come a LONG way. Do like the old mule does… Just keep-a-pullin".
Does anybody have picture of the wing tank fuel gauge with out the wing root panel on it? My gauge is the same size as flymore has in the Cubcrafters. Mine does have a reducer on one end. Can the tube be at a greater angle as long as I put my labels in the right place? Is it okay for the rubber hose snake over on the bottom fitting? Thank You and have a good day. Greg
Just an update, I've been trying to work toward the finish, some days it goes better than others. I have a few pictures of some of the project I'll post. I want to thank Mike Black at Jet Black Machine Shop in Norman Oklahoma. He did a wonderful job on my panel. He is an Engineer and was previously an Aero Space Engineer who now runs his own shop. He heard about my build from David Childs an literally transformed my drawings and shady spect into a panel. Then astonished by charging me A Flymore Cub ride. Thank You Mike and David and all my friends who have been there in so many ways. Jet Black! it would not hurt my feelings if a few of you out there used his service. He's and Aviator and the son of one and a new friend to one! Have a good weekend, Greg
Great progress Greg! I enjoyed meeting Mike and looks like he does super work. Happy to give him a ride if you need anything else. Can't wait to see what goes in which, I know you laid it out, but don't remember you telling me what goes where. What a great birthday present if you test fly then! Getting closer every day and I'm excited for you.
Way to go, Greg! Are those landing and nav' lights made by Kuntzleman? It looks like you're planning for a Garmin 796. I tried to get one to fit but couldn't, so I'm planning on a Garmin 550 or 560 mounted out of the panel.
Looking good Greg. Keep the faith Bro, one step at a time!!!
Never give up.
Very Blessed.
Billy; thank you, I appreciate the extra battery and the loaner cruise prop to break my engine in. It looks good on the test fit.
Kieth an Don, thank you, I'm going to try and use the old 296 dash mounted gps that was in the late 91z if it will still work and try to supplement my mini IPad until I get some fuel paid for on the test flying. Then with some extra overtime money hopefully I'll try the ones you are suggesting Don.
Bill; thank you! This project would not have happened with out you first believing I could do it. Appreciate You and all!
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Hey guys, I have my panel painted and all my used instruments. I am looking for only the wiring harness and the encoder for my yellow tagged KT76A transponder and tray. I looked on eBay and only see the pricy whole package out there. I will probly get one of those Sandia Stx 165 after I catch up from the build. For now I looking for the encoder and wire for sale just to get flyin. If you guys know any good places to find those I would appreciate the advice. Ill post pics of the panel with instruments in it soon. Thank you Greg
Greg I think I kept them from my build I'll look this evening.
Remember, These are the Good old Days!
Thank you Kirby, if you find them I'll send you a check on the 20th.
Just an update. It's been a while. I have been plugging away at it. I have been so blessed with help from the A / P's at Chickasha Wings. Mitch Barry, Jonah and Brad. Also help from Flight instructor John and Also my friend and New to him J3 owner Jim. I would like to give a Big thank you to my new friend Barry who even took a day off without pay to help me time my Mags and install the prop along with a few other little project. He surprised me by telling me we can get more done on his Christmas days off.
How nice is that.
I have been working on The Engine, flaps, panel, wiring and painting small parts. We are inching up on the first run on the engine. That is going to be cool. Here are a few pics. Merry Christmas my friends. Greg
Man-O-Man… Son, I'd about forgot about you. It's sure looking good and what a bunch of progress you've made. Golly, what a great airplane and owner! For such a simple airplane, these things are nothing more than concentrated areas of detail. Keep-a-goin' son!
Folks, just a few pictures for those that are interested. Tried to post today's oil pressure and oil priming video but I couldn't get it on here. I have good oil pressure though. Happy for that. I'm replacing the starter relay. The new one I have wants to stick. Ordered a high quality replacement today. Steve if you can get the video on Facebook to post on here I would appreciate it for those who don't carry Facebook. Anyway getting real close to the first run! Have a good weekend. Greg
Getting time to fly!
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Looking great Buddy! What do you lack? Sure can't be much. Keep up the excellent work. Looking forward to the first flight vid . Jon
My list is getting shorter. I need to safety wire 6 more turnbuckles, replace the starter relay, install the 3 pulley covers on the floor, final install on the windows and interior trim, final install on the front seat, bleed the brakes (tank is bolted to the seat post), weigh it and run it. I have started on the paperwork for the FAA but I'm a long way from my comfort zone on the paper work. Hoping for a little help from my friends there. Hey I maybe test taxiing before the end of the month if all goes better than I hope. Would sure love to get it all done and make Ok18 on Memorial week end. I'm turning 50 that Friday. Would definitely be a celebratory flyin for me! I'll get off here. Thank you guys and gals. Greg
It's not all rosey, I post the good things. To be real i have a leaking fuel tank weld. I have had a few kicks in the gut. It is waring on me. It is rough to want to fly and just keep getting kicked in the gut. I try to listen to Bill, he says its a project that's how it goes. Tonight I can't quit thinking about all the knock downs. Tomorrow is another day, I plan to take my wife to lunch and get off the mat. I won't quit but I'm tired of waiting.
Hang in there Greg! Keep working on your punch list and one by one they'll be finished before you know it. The end goal is in sight!
Very few people are willing to do what you are doing. Even fewer understand why you'd even try. Most people don't have the grit. You obviously do. I'm confident you'll be flying soon.
Greg, what Jim A and Windy wrote goes for me, too.
You are inspiring others with your posts and with your willingness to "air your dirty laundry". Whether people are building an aircraft, or not, each of us face struggles in our everyday lives and you are showing us not only the attractive side of making your dream come true but also the less attractive side. Your ability to face these struggles, your ability to verbalize and share your frustrations with us, serves to inspire us to get back on that horse that bucked you off and ride again.
True Grit. You've got it. These temporary setbacks will only make the final result that much sweeter.
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Greg you're climbing a sand pile, three steps up & slide back one, you've got this. Steady progress is how you eat an elephant... Pierce has a collection of fuel tanks that can't wait to go fly just go fulfill ones dreams!
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I know that feeling.... more than a few times!! Now you know the truth to the saying "90% done with 90% to go"! Somedays it seems like it'll never end, but then after a good night's sleep and a little break, it will come together nicely and the smile will come back. Hang in there!!! You're doing an awesome job, and if it was all easy, everyone would do it! Be proud of what you've accomplished!
Greg, keep plugging along! You are almost there.
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Hi Greg,
Don't be discouraged for long. All things belong to the Lord... You and the airplane included. He sees the whole picture, we do not. Everything about the airplane, its construction, difficulties, and delays are known by Him, and they are in accordance with His plan and going exactly according to His schedule.
There are reasons for these delays that we don't understand, but He knows why they are necessary.
You have come a long way since I met you at Pierce's two years ago. It looks good! Come and see me.
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Thank You. I got the tank out today. I'll pressure test it to find the leak. There is a a welder on the field who maybe willing to weld it. I'm back working my punch list. Sorry for the weak moment. I appreciate all you friends. Have a good weekend Greg
Hang in there Greg, I am sure it will be worth it!
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Success! After 3.5 years Greg is no longer making engine noises with his mouth, it's the real deal folks. Way to go Greg, one more step closer to your birthday at OK18. Your perseverance is to be admired. CONGRATS!!!


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I want you to know that I had a whole 'nother topic planned for today. (I'm so, so sorry I've been so absent. I'm working on it.) I planned to tell you about my weekend, the first in a while that's been honestly relaxing and refreshing. The one where I hung out with a good friend, walked 3 dogs, took a couple really good naps and ate some really good food. Yep, that's what I was going to talk about... till this hot mess took over the blogging community today. Take a minute... read it... I'll wait..
I want to say that out of the "Big 6," I only follow two, Kath and Jenna. You know Jenna, she has been the inspiration for a few of my recipes on the blog. However, I do follow a whole lot of other healthy living blogs and never have I ever seen anything to warrant this kind of article. To say that people who are truly living a healthy lifestyle may either have disorders or influence others to have disorders is ridiculous. I'm confused as to when a healthy, strong body became synonymous with unhealthy. Is this because obesity is SO RAMPANT in America now that when we see someone at a healthy weight we automatically assume they are underweight and unhealthy? Since when did it become unacceptable to be upset when an injury prevents us from working out? This claim was made towards Jenna, who cried one day because her feet were too blistered to run. Um... so? Aren't injuries frustrating? Isn't it possible that she might love running and be upset when she is physically unable? I mean damn, I played an entire season of soccer in high school with a stress fracture, taping my foot before each and every game and practice. Was I suffering from exercise bulimia, or simply just maybe could I not even entertain the thought of taking the season off? I loved soccer, and playing through a minor injury was not even a question.
Among other ridiculous mentions in the article... I love the part where she mentions that at the Healthy Living Summit, bloggers chose yogurt and fruit over the croissants and muffins, and one of the 6 made a comment that those kinds of foods were not asked for. Wow, the audacity to actually eat fruit for breakfast instead of a pastry? At a Healthy Living conference?? Oh, the insanity. And yet, somehow this is looked at as a bad thing. Also a bad thing? The inspiration to readers to exercise. The author takes it and twists it all around making it look as though people who read these blogs are immediately going out and running marathons without proper training, injuring themselves, and causing major damage. I'm not saying this doesn't happen because maybe it does, but that's not the blogger's fault. Just as posting pictures about food causing a trigger for some with eating disorders is also not the blogger's fault. Most bloggers who post about running races also post their training plans. Most will also make a point to tell you that they do not post pictures of every single thing they eat in a day. So all these doctors weighing in on the articles saying they aren't getting enough calories and whatever, let's all use a little common sense. There was most definitely some unpictured food consumed that day.
I feel as though this article was just a blatant attack. Kath posted in this post about how she thought the article was going to go. She, and the other 5 girls, all had interviews with this woman and yet none of their thoughts and quotes were shared. This makes me very sad. I honestly think this author should be fired. It's worse than the Cosmo article. What makes me even sadder though, is how bad America has gotten in terms of health. Now it's a bad thing to run and train for marathons. Now it's a bad thing to turn away the muffins and croissants in favor of fruit and yogurt. Now it's a bad thing to try to be conscious of your health, and to weigh a healthy weight. A healthy weight is now looked at as "too" skinny. But on the flip side, everyone is complaining about the obesity epidemic and how lazy we all are.
To say that I'm appalled by this would be the understatement of the year. I think it goes without saying that I will be posting a comment to Marie Claire directly, and no longer purchasing their magazines. This was so irresponsible and combative an article that I am no longer interested in anything else they have to say. I'm sure I can find better advice in blogland.
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Well, I've Bashed Cosmo... Now It's Marie Claire's Turn
I want you to know that I had a whole 'nother topic planned for today. (I'm so, so sorry I've been so absent. I'm working on it.) I planned to tell you about my weekend, the first in a while that's been honestly relaxing and refreshing. The one where I hung out with a good friend, walked 3 dogs, took a couple really good naps and ate some really good food. Yep, that's what I was going to talk about... till this hot mess took over the blogging community today. Take a minute... read it... I'll wait..
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- Will Burke said...
I read the first half, and it's hard to pick a qoute to call "combative," yet I can't deny the degrading tone. Neat trick. Perhaps, they're trying to make the less-disciplined readers (and writer?) feel better about themselves.
There's also a derogatory tone to the "Big 6's" having sponsors. Is MC the only magazine EVER to not court sponsors? Just sayin'...
- October 5, 2010 at 11:18 AM
- prettylittlereckless said...
I'm sooooo glad this is causing such a reaction in the blog world. The article was HORRIBLE. Seriously, probably one of the worst things I've ever read. It definitely is a blatant attack on these girls. I've read a few of them before and see nothing wrong with their blogs. I'm very inspired by them. I really hope Marie Claire steps up and takes responsibility for this article and writes a retraction or something apologizing for this. I've never read MC before, but you can bet I never will now.
- October 5, 2010 at 12:51 PM
- Kelly said...
I don't read either of these blogs so I'm probably not the most qualified to comment but I will say a couple of things:
First, the article had a clear bias and seemed to have made up her mind about the subject before she even did the interviews.
However, I do understand the point about disordered eating. While it was irresponsible of her to sensationalize and misrepresent the content of those blogs, she is right in saying that blogs like that CATER to those who are predisposed to eating disorders. That's not to say healthy living blogs necessarily CAUSE those behaviors, though.
In general, a little balance would have allowed her to make her point without going to far and offending as many people as she did.
- October 5, 2010 at 6:44 PM
- Rachel said...
Will: I guess I said combative because she did so many interviews with these girls and talked to them face to face, saw what they try to accomplish, and then wrote that garbage. It was like she was trying to pick a fight.
prettylittlereckless: You are reading my mind.. my thoughts exactly!
Bagel Fairy: I understand what you mean. I recognize that there is the occasional reader who is taking what is said and twisting it into something it's not and using it to fuel any range of disorders. But that's the readers fault, not the writers. I got even more angry when I read the posts from all the girls and saw copied and pasted emails, extensive interviews, heard their side of things that were taken out of context... it was all so incredibly wrong. If she wanted to mention both sides, I might feel a little more fair.
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Events quickly whip themselves into a frothy bloodbath, as the strongarm of the British Secret Service, named the Ratcatchers, try to capture Mayakatula much to their chagrin - not to mention repeated disembowelment. Meanwhile, Sabbath has an impromptu duel, and Mother Francesca has a colorful, albeit somewhat civilized discussion with a prostitute in a bar. It's more fun and skull-faced merriment in Faction Paradox #3, "Creatures of Habit", from your buds at Image and Mad Norwegian Press.
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13 Things That'll Inevitably Happen The First Time You Hand Express
The day after I gave birth, my midwife came over to check on me and my son. Like every first-time nursing mom ever, one of the first things out of my mouth was, "We're kinda starting to figure out how to latch, but I can't tell if there's anything in there." She asked if she could show me how to hand express breast milk, I said "Of course!" and we did. At that point, I was still making tiny drops of colostrum — "The perfect amount for his tiny little tummy, don't worry!" — which didn't flow all that quickly, but it reassured me that my boobs were working as expected.
"Just watch," she continued. "In a few days, as your mature milk comes in, you'll be spraying streams everywhere." I laughed, partially because "spraying streams" sounded hilarious to me, and partially because anyone else but her talking about my boobs spraying anything would be really weird. You can get pretty close with someone when she helps you give birth, though.
My midwife was totally right, of course. A few days of nursing every other hour later, my breasts were the biggest they'd ever been (I about fainted later that week when I went to my local breastfeeding center for a nursing bra fitting, and heard what size she recommended), and uncomfortably full. My sleep-deprived mama brain didn't quite remember the graceful little motion my midwife had done, so I found a YouTube tutorial of another mom of a new baby (who looked way more put together than I did at that point) and started engaging in a little trial-and-error. The first time you hand express milk is strange, interesting, a little exciting, and mostly really funny, because it's pretty much inevitable that the following will happen:
You'll Feel Confused
"My midwife and the lady in the YouTube tutorial made this look so easy! What am I doing wrong?"
You'll Spray Milk Everywhere By Accident
Once you finally get the hang of it, whoosh. You'll realize pretty quickly why breast pumps are designed with what are basically little funnels on top: breast milk comes out in multiple streams, that all travel in slightly different directions. (Pro tip: if you've got any breast pump parts, use one of the flanges as a funnel on the top of the bottle or baggie you're trying to fill.)
You'll Spray Milk Everywhere On Purpose
Oh, don't even deny it. It's totally understandable: it's really cool to see something shoot out of your chest. Of course you're going to spray a little bit, just to see how it all works.
You'll Make Those Little Toy Gun Sounds
Pew pew pew! Take that, invisible monsters! My milk is rich in antibodies and antimicrobial agents that will destroy you immediately!
You'll (Unsuccessfully) Fight The Urge To Make A Bad Joke About Milking Yourself
It's unavoidable. Just remember: you are not a cow. Human moms have been milking ourselves since well before humans domesticated cows.
You'll Check The Time (And Often)
"OK, this is cool and all, but I've been doing this for how long now? And I've only gotten an ounce?!"
You'll Be Ridiculously Impressed With All The Moms Who Raised Kids Before (Or Without) Breast Pumps And Formula
I find hand expressing much more comfortable than pumping, but there's no question that, for me at least, pumping is a lot quicker. (Some mamas who hand express more regularly than I do are way more efficient than I am, though, so your mileage may vary.) The time difference is especially apparent on your first go around. You'll definitely find yourself in awe of moms whose babies wouldn't latch, who spent months hand expressing milk for them multiple times a day.
You'll Be Pretty Impressed With Yourself
Not only can you make people with your own body, and make milk with your own body, you can express it with your own hands. This is some next-level DIY sh*t, right here.
You'll Stare Impatiently At The Bottle You're Trying To Fill
If you're hand expressing to get a meal for a baby, rather than just trying to relieve engorgement, then after the initial novelty wears off, you'll start wondering if this bottle could just go ahead and fill itself up in the next couple of minutes. Ain't got all day here, boobs...
You'll Notice Random Things About Your Boobs
Chances are, this is probably the longest you've spent feeling your own boobs. "Huh! Has that always felt like that, or is this just a lactation quirk?"
You'll Develop Your Own Little Rhythm
In, out, squirt. In, out, squirt. In, out, squirt...
You'll Find Yourself Doing A Random Milk Dance
I mean, you've already got a little rhythm going, and you gotta keep yourself entertained somehow. Especially since your hands are probably too busy to read or scroll through your phone.
You'll Be Incredibly Relieved No One Can See You
Or, you'll be super grateful if your partner or whomever else happens to see you is amused and understanding. You might look a little silly, but you're basically performing a little miracle, on behalf of the even more impressive miracle you just made. All hail Me, the Milk Queen!


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By Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director
VENTURA, Calif. — For the second time in as many outings College of the Canyons earned a 3-1 victory after dropping its opening set, this time coming back to down host Ventura College on Friday Night. Set scores were 17-25, 29-27, 25-21, 25-14.
It was déjà vu all over again for Canyons (4-5) which defeated No. 12 ranked Moorpark on Wednesday by a similar 3-1 (19-25, 25-16, 25-19, 25-19) margin.
Ventura (4-7) did not go down without a fight, however, pushing the second set into extras and battling through the third before seeming to run out of steam down the stretch.
The Cougars did not hit at a particularly high rate, but did see two players reach double-digit kill totals in Kayla Tait (12) and Grace Ferguson (11).
Tait led COC in scoring with three aces and three block assists. Ferguson ended the night with seven block assists. Freshman Bree Kelley was next on the docket with seven kills.
Elizabeth Gannon led the squad with 14 digs and a game-high five aces. Sydney Higginson had a nice all-around game with 30 assists, eight digs, two kills, an ace and four total blocks.
The back-to-back wins helped propel the Cougars back into the California Community College Women's Volleyball Coaches Association (CCCWVCA) Top-25 rankings, released on Monday. Canyons is currently tied with Solano College (10-5) and Long Beach City College (5-5) in the 25th spot.
Canyons will open up conference competition on Wednesday, Sept. 25, with a trip north to face defending Western State Conference (WSC), South Division champion Bakersfield College. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.
COC returns home on Friday, Sept. 27, for a match vs. West L.A. College. That contest is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
Fans should be reminded that all COC women's volleyball home games will be played at The Master's University located at 21726 Placerita Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. Admission is free.
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