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Will Military Schools in Joplin Missouri Turn Around Your Troubled Boy? Perhaps, But There is Another Solution.
Is your teen spinning out of control, angry, defiant, dabbling in drugs, or in legal trouble? If so, we can help, and probably better than military schools in Joplin, Missouri.
Agapé is NOT A MILITARY SCHOOL. It is a more complete solution for your boy, and without the intimidation of drill sergeants. We offer a secure campus and military-like discipline and structure, but we also provide vocational training, mentoring and spiritual help for troubled boys. Our boarding school includes team sports on a sprawling campus and a fully accredited school.
We are different from military schools in Joplin, MO, because Agapé also offers mentoring and life direction, without screaming and intimidation like military schools do. We're not a military school, but our program is a more effective solution for helping turn around boys who are struggling!
Agapé Boarding School for boys helps struggling boys turn their lives around inside a caring Christian environment. Parents from Joplin, Missouri and all over the U.S. have trusted Agapé Boarding School with every individual boy to steer him to become a respectful, responsible young adult.
Agapé Boarding School supplies a superior training program for teen boys from Joplin, Missouri with a surprisingly affordable price. Please look into it even if you are looking for military academies in Missouri.
Compare Agapé Boarding School with Joplin Missouri military schools for troubled boys, and you will see that we provide an advanced program and excellent facilities at a much lower rate. We specialize in working with boys who lack motivation at home or in class, those demonstrating defiance or disregard for authority, and teens who have ADD, ADHD, RAD, ODD or depression.
Agape's beautiful campus and facilities deserve a closer look, even if it isn't a military school program.
Occupying 200 acres of ranch land in America's heartland, we have large recreational facilities, athletic fields, as well as an amazing selection of exotic animals throughout the campus. Unlike military boarding schools, boys participate in a rich variety of activities and learning experiences while they stay in shape and have fun during their stay. The one-of-a-kind setting of this extraordinary campus and our low cost draws families from Joplin, Missouri and beyond.
Like many military schools, Agapé's quality school helps troubled boys graduate and get ready for the future.
With an accredited educational program, boys focus on their junior high and high school classes at their own pace, while also assisted by tutors and certified teachers. Plenty of individualized attention ensures that boys at any ability do well at their coursework. Most students see that they quickly catch up lost time and gain pride in their academic abilities. Our college-prep program assists boys with college entrance testing and applications. Young men graduate from Agapé Boarding School well-prepared for their entrance into the workplace or the college classroom.
While Agapé is not in Joplin, Missouri, a new location away from peers can offer your son a fresh perspective for a brand new start in life without the harshness of a military school setting.
While you might be searching for military school options in Joplin, Missouri, many boys tell us that a move across the country was the perfect way for them to get a new beginning. With familiar peers and places left far behind, old habits are more likely to become a thing of the past. A whole new location eliminates distractions for boys who need to reevaluate their choices. Moreover, the rich outdoor surroundings along with the rhythms of ranch life on our attractive Missouri facilities speak strongly into the hearts of young men.
Agapé Boarding School serves troubled teenage boys from Joplin, Missouri, and from throughout America with a highly disciplined, military-like program.
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Joplin is a city in southern Jasper County and northern Newton County in the southwestern corner of the US state of Missouri. Joplin is the largest city in Jasper County, though it is not the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 50,150. In 2010, the surrounding Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated population of 175,518.
Although often believed to have been named for the ragtime composer Scott Joplin, who lived in Sedalia, Missouri, Joplin is named for Reverend Harris Joplin, an early settler and the founder of the area's first Methodist congregation. Joplin was established in 1873 and expanded significantly from the wealth created by the mining of zinc; its growth faltered after World War II when the price of the mineral collapsed. The city gained travelers as Route 66 passed through it; "Joplin, Missouri" is among the lyrics to Bobby Troup's legendary song, immortalizing the city among others on the famous highway.
On May 22, 2011, Joplin was struck by an extremely powerful EF-5 tornado, resulting in at least 160 deaths and more than 900 injuries, along with total destruction of thousands of houses, and severe damage to numerous apartments and businesses, St. John's Medical Center, and multiple school buildings.
Excerpt about military boarding schools for boys near Joplin, Missouri, used with permission from Wikipedia.
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About Cambridgeshire
In another county the charming, albeit tiny, city of Ely, with its Georgian terraces and medieval centre, complete with impressive cathedral, might easily become the main tourist hub. Or else the region's largest city, Peterborough, with its almost intact Norman cathedral, might qualify. But in Cambridgeshire it's Cambridge which takes the crown, with its twin lives of town and gown, all happening within splendid honey-coloured architecture. Indeed, many of the best places to stay in Cambridgeshire can also be found here.
If you do decide to stay in Cambridge, then there are plenty of activities that you ned to add to your list.
Cambridge definitely deserves to be a hub for visitors, but don't forget to look outwards across the spectacularly flat fens and see more of this charming and historic countryside.
Whether or not you're staying in Cambridge, there are a few things a visit to Cambridgeshire would be amiss without:
Spend the morning strolling the 'Backs', the college gardens, to overhear the work of future poet laureates, before having a drink in a student pub and play 'spot the future prime minister'. Afterwards, laze away an afternoon in the bottom of a punt before a visit to the Fitzwilliam Museum - one of Britain's first public art museums. Lastly, you can't ignore the magnificent buildings - take a peek the inside of Kings College Chapel, the Round Church built by the Knights Templar and see as much of Trinity, Peterhouse and Christ Church colleges as you can.
Where To Stay
- Cambridge is a dreamy city, full of gorgeous architecture and with a serene setting on the River Cam. You'll be sure to leave here in love with the place!
- Ely is a quaint cathedral city, much like Cambridge, where you'll find plenty of half-timbered buildings set alongside the Great River Ouse. A lovely spot.
- Peterborough is of much the same ilk - a cathedral city set on the banks of the River Nene. It's significantly larger than Ely, though still a very charming place to stay.
What Not to Miss
Even if you're not staying in Cambridge itself, the rest of the county still offers plenty of wonderful tourist attractions.
- Ely has a quirky little museum housed in the old gaol, and the Waterside Antiques Centre, which is the largest antiques market in East Anglia. Plus Oliver Cromwell's House Museum - yes, this is where the warty dictator lived when he was the local tithe collector.
- In addition to its famous cathedral, Peterborough also has an impressive Museum and Art Gallery complex, and it's the closest centre to Burghley House, with its beautiful park and gardens laid down by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. Longthorpe Tower and Milton Hall, both famous buildings, are also nearby.
- To go back further into Cambridgeshire's history, visit an exposed section of old Roman road, known as the Fen Causeway, or Flag Fen, the Bronze Age archaeological site.
- Cambridgeshire is home to Duxford, where you'll find the Imperial War Museum's collection of aircraft, and more - this is also where they have the famous air shows!
- And Cambridgeshire is where you'll find T.S. Eliot's Little Gidding.
The Hotel Guru's selection of the best places to stay in Cambridgeshire are ideally located to make the most of this charming county, whether you simply want a short city break or plan to explore the whole area in more depth.
The best places to stay in Cambridgeshire
For visiting Cambridge
- Hotel Felix was once a Victorian villa and is now a charming hotel with an attractive garden and gourmet restaurant on the outskirts of Cambridge.
- The Varsity Hotel & Spa is very central and very new, with a design-y edge and its own spa, gym and cinema.
- 5 Chapel Street is an intimate 3-room B&B set in a pretty Georgian building. You'll find smart rooms, plenty of antiques dotted around and wonderful breakfasts served up each morning to set you up for the day.
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro offers quirky accommodation right in the heart of the city. Come back after a day out sightseeing to tuck into French-style bistro food before enjoying a nightcap at the bar.
- Located a few miles outside Cambridge, The White Hart is an utterly charming spot. The B&B offers comfortable rooms with plenty of wooden features as well as a great bar.
For Ely
- The Old Hall is a magnificent spot; this Jacobean manor house boasts country-chic accommodation set amongst lovely gardens. A brilliant retreat.
- Poets House in Ely is an attractive townhouse hotel in the heart of the city, right opposite the cathedral. The decor is pretty 'bling' and the owners have tried to anticipate every luxury - including a bath butler.
In rural Cambridgeshire
- The Black Bull Inn, located in the small village of Balsham, offers four simple rooms in an award-winning gastropub. Ideal for a weekend retreat in the country.
- Set outside the market town of Huntingdon, The Old Bridge masterfully blends old with new - whilst also featuring a restaurant, garden and family suites. A decent all-round stay.
- The White Hart is a 17th century inn with 12 unique rooms situated between Peterborough and Stamford. Enjoy their classic British cuisine from the restaurant and spend your days exploring the surrounding countryside.
For an apartment or cottage
- If you'd prefer the flexibility of a self-catering option the browse through the wide variety available online with our partner, Booking.com.
Travel Information
- The summer months offer the best weather for visiting Cambridgeshire, with the average temperature climbing to 18°C in July and August.
- However this is peak tourist season, so for a quieter and cheaper alternative consider coming in the shoulder-season months (May and October).
- If you're coming from abroad then fly into Luton Airport before taking the train to your final destination.
- If you'd like the autonomy of having a car then check out what's available with our partner, Rentalcars.
Still not sure?
- Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Cambridgeshire
- Search through our pick of the best places to stay in neighbouring Northamptonshire or Suffolk.
- Or, contact one of our friendly gurus for advice.
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Best Hotels in Cambridgeshire
The White Hart, Cambridge Cambridge (Fulbourn) 10 rooms from £80Great walks - Go for a walk in the nearby Wandlebury Country Park and Nature Reserve.Sights nearby - Four miles from Cambridge city centre and all of its sights.Restaurant - Recommended.
Nestled in the picturesque village of Fulbourn a few miles outside Cambridge, The White Hart is a charming B&B. Featuring comfortable, spacious rooms and an atmospheric restaurant. The hotel's bar is the great place to unwind in the evening. See More
The White Hart, Stamford Stamford (Cambridgeshire) 12 rooms from £85Sights nearby - There are many tourist attractions nearby including Burghley House and Peterborough CathedralLocal markets - Good for local colour.Full of characterRemote - Off the beaten track.Recommended by - Sawdays
A charming 17th century inn with twelve uniquely designed rooms, some with a contemporary vibe, some more traditional, all with smart modern bathrooms. Classic British cuisine created with local produce, and a picturesque garden terrace for warmer days. Quaint and rustic; ideal for a country escape. See More
The Crown and Punchbowl Horningsea, Cambridgeshire 9 rooms from £94Local exploring - Offering the best of both worlds with its pretty rural setting just 3 miles outside of Cambridge city centreCountry Escape - With roaring fires, hearty cuisine, and lovely countryside for long walks — this is a charming rural stayGreat walks - There is a walking path along the river from the centre of Cambridge right to the pub (ideal for building appetites)Sailing - For a classic Cambridge experience, go punting on the river
A charming pub located in a quaint village just three miles outside Cambridge city centre. The nine rooms are individually styled but all have a modern feel with pale wood furniture, plush headboards, and neutral hues. The wood-panelled pub is more traditional and serves hearty cuisine & good ales. See More
Hotel Felix Cambridge 52 rooms from £95Garden - Lovely sit out terrace, and 3 acres of gardenRestaurant - Graffiti restaurant for fine diningRecommended by - Tablet, Frommers, Good Hotel Guide
Charming conversion of a Victorian villa on the outskirts of Cambridge, with attractive garden and gourmet restaurant See More
The Three Hills Cambridgeshire 6 rooms from £100Country Escape - A friendly pub in a pretty rural village with great local food, ideal for cosy country retreatsSights nearby - Nearby sights include Ely Cathedral, Cambridge American Cemetery, Audley End House and the Cambridge University Botanic GardensGreat walks - Embark on the picturesque Bartlow Hills WalkRomantic - Good for couples.Recommended by - Sawdays
A quaint village pub with low ceilings, exposed beams and fireplaces, furnished in a homely style with sofas, armchairs and muted pastel tones. Cosy, pretty rooms feature charming floral fabrics. The pub serves locally sourced classic British food with a twist. A delightful rural stay. See More
5 Chapel Street Cambridge 3 rooms from £100Local exploring - A charming home with warm hosts who provide vintage bikes and endless nuggets of knowledge with which to explore the city.Sailing - Take a traditional punting trip down the River Cam.Restrictions on children - Children over 12 are welcomedFull of characterRecommended by - Sawdays
A delightful small B&B in a pretty Georgian house. Traditional rooms are beautifully styled with polished parquet floors, sash windows, crisp white linen and a choice selection of antique pieces. Home made breakfasts and tea are offered along with vintage bikes and a very warm welcome. See More
The Royal Standard Ely 5 rooms from £100Local exploring - Well positioned to discover the museums, cultural sights, and antique stores of historic ElyGreat walks - Take a leisurly stroll along the riverside path that runs beside the Great OuseSights nearby - Visit Ely's sights including Ely Cathedral and Oliver Cromwell's houseRestaurant - Classic British pub fare served in the restaurant
A historic pub in Ely which offers a characterful pub and cosy contemporary rooms. Each of the five rooms are individually styled. The building's original features remain but now there's modern art, plush headboards, & contemporary fixtures. The friendly pub serves pub classics and good local ales. See More
Poets House Ely, Cambridgeshire 21 rooms from £119Sights nearby - A stone's throw from the famous cathedralRoom service - Personal butlers at your beck and callViews - Great views of Ely CathedralRomantic - Good for couples.
Exciting new addition to Ely's hotel scene. Townhouse hotel in the heart of the city opposite the cathedral close. Service is key with personal butler's to draw your bath, and a luxurious vibe throughout. Lively bar for evenings in. See More
The Old Bridge Cambridgeshire 24 rooms from £128Local exploring - Well placed on the outskirts of a pretty market town with good access to the rest of the county.Great walks - Take a stroll along the picturesque river that runs alongside the hotel.Sights nearby - Visit Houghton Mill an impressive working 18th century watermill.Romantic - Good for couples.Recommended by - Sawdays, Good Hotel Guide
A chic hotel located on the outskirts of the pretty market town of Huntingdon and within spitting distance of Cambridge. Traditional and contemporary styles merge well throughout with bold prints, antique furniture and the best rooms have free-standing baths. The perfect spot to explore the region. See More
The Old Hall Ely (Stuntney) 14 rooms from £130Local exploring - A great location to exlpore the historic city of Ely with its magnificent cathedral.Sights nearby - The magnificent Ely Cathedral is an absolute must-see.Restrictions on children - This is an adults only property
Historic Jacobean manor house turned luxury B&B with views over the magnificent Ely Cathedral. A range of rooms from grand four-posters to single classics, all sumptuously decorated and filled with antiques & handcrafted furniture, plus beautiful mature gardens and terrace. See More
The Varsity Hotel & Spa Cambridge 48 rooms from £135Cinema - Rooftop cinema in fine weatherViews - Rooftop and river Cam views from many rooms (but not all!)Restaurant - Recommended.SpaRecommended by - I Escape, Tablet, Good Hotel Guide
Newish, central, contemporary hotel with plenty of light, great roof terrace and cinema, chic design details and a useful spa and gym. See More
The Gonville Hotel Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) 84 rooms from £140City Style - A chic boutique hotel located in the heart of the city.Sailing - Laze on a punt on the River Cam.BoutiqueRestaurant - Recommended.
A recent refurbishment has spruced up this city centre hotel. Contemporary design throughout, the rooms are spacious with clean lines, feature mirrors, sleek furnishings and indulgent bathrooms. The fine-dining restaurant is exemplary and there's an elegant bar too. See More
The Black Bull Inn Balsham, Cambridgeshire 5 rooms from £149Country Escape - A quintessentially British pub in a pretty village. Ideal for weekends of walks, open fires, ale and hearty fare.Great walks - Find picturesque walking trails starting straight from the property.Full of characterRestaurant - Recommended.
A charming village pub in a pretty area of Cambridgeshire. Four simply dressed rooms feature parquet flooring, crisp white linen and contemporary light wooden furniture. The award winning restaurant serves exemplary gastro pub food using seasonal produce. See More
The Lodge Duxford Duxford, Cambridgeshire 17 rooms from £149Short break - Well located between Cambridge, Stansted Airport, and London making this a good choice for a quick getawayBusiness meetings - With trendy workspaces and meeting rooms, this is a hip hangout for workRestaurant - The restaurant serves British dishes with European influences while Graze Cafe serves casual bites and there are pizzas tooSights nearby - Visit the King's College Chapel and Anglesey Abbey in Cambridge
A hip boutique hotel in Duxford near Cambridge. Stylish rooms are set in the Main House, Loft, or Stables. Each is individually designed but expect modern art, block colours, modern bathrooms, & Roberts speakers. With several dining options & co-working spaces, this is a real Millennials' hangout. See More
University Arms Cambridge 192 rooms from £156Local exploring - Conveniently located close to the centre, ideal for exploring museums, the parks and gardens, as well as the various collegesGreat walks - Wander around the university grounds, with 31 colleges to choose from, there's plenty to exploreSights nearby - Discover the wonderful churches and chapels of CambridgeSpa - Aromatherapy Associates Treatment Rooms for Guests
An 18th-century property turned chic hotel, set in the heart of Cambridge. Elegant rooms and suites are quintessentially British; dressed in shades of Cambridge blue with fine wooden desks and plenty of books. A gourmet restaurant echoes the university college's dining halls. See More
Clayton Hotel Cambridge 155 rooms from £159Short break - Cambridge is just a one and a half hour's journey from central London. Ideal for a quick weekend getawayLocal exploring - Well located in the heart of the city making this an easy choice for a city breakSights nearby - Pay a visit to King's College Chapel and stroll around the University's Campus to admire the architectureGreat walks - Take scenic strolls along the River Cam and get a real feel of the city
A sleek hotel offering convenient access to Cambridge's attractions. Spacious rooms are minimalist and contemporary but there is a feel of the old-world in the wood-panelled headboards. With a gym, seasonal restaurant, and atmospheric bar — there is everything you need for a city break. See More
Hotel du Vin & Bistro, Cambridge Cambridge 37 rooms from £175Sights nearby - Well located in Cambridge city centre for historic sights of Cambridge University.Cots available - All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.Restaurant - French-style bistro offering A La Carte or Prix Fixe menusWedding license - Possible to book entire hotel for weddings.
Beautifully renovated university building. Rooms boast a range of architecturally quirky features and a number of unique suites. Library, French-stle bistro and bar available, offering a comfortable and relaxing stay in Cambridge city centre. See More
The Graduate, Cambridge Cambridge (Mill Lane) 148 rooms from £179Foodies - The restaurant boasts a lovely setting beside the river and serves exceptional modern British cuisine using very local produceLocal exploring - Cambridge is small so almost anywhere is good but from here you are on the River Cam & have views of the Mathematical BridgeSights nearby - Visit the impressive gothic Kings College chapel and cross the Mathematical Bridge (or spot it from the hotel)Restaurant - The Garden House restaurant
Occupying a riverside position, this is a characterful hotel with Varsity styling and a noteworthy restaurant. Rooms have Edwardian design as their inspiration but they feel fun & modern. The Garden House restaurant serves a memorable seasonal menu & there's a chic bar too. Ideal for city exploring. See More

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Do you want a toned tummy? Who doesn't, right? These abs of mine have survived two pregnancies and an awful muscle tear at a fitness boot camp last summer. Time for some tummy love! Here's an awesome little (ballet!) move you can do at your desk (or near your desk) whenever you think about it to strengthen your abs ...
WomansDay.com recently featured a piece on various moves to tone your belly, and I took note! My dears, 2010 is the year I plan to get my stomach back. Let me be clear, I have plenty of love and gratitude for this belly of mine, which gave me two beautiful children. No complaints there! But, would I be glad to get these abs back to the mostly fit and toned place they were at pre-kids? Oh yeah.
So, I'm trying a series of moves from trainer Elise Gulan, creator of the "Element: Ballet Conditioning DVD." (P.S. I love ballet!) She says if you do these moves at least three to four times a week (while following a healthy diet), you should see a tighter tummy in a month. Bonus: you will improve your balance and posture in the process.
Start with this easy extended lateral leg lift. Stand with heels together, toes a few inches apart. Extend right leg straight in front of you and lift it as high as you can. Lift your right arm overhead (hold on to a chair for support) and contract your abs. Repeat. (Check out more tummy-toning moves here.)
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Despite promising that its facial-recognition software will be used only to investigate identity theft and licence fraud, the Insurance Corporation of B.C. has offered to employ it to help police identify participants in the Stanley Cup riot.
The software captures driver's licence photos and is used to flag suspicious matches in ICBC's database for internal investigations. In February the system was upgraded to allow it to match images imported from an external source, such as the police, with those in the system.
"We didn't put it in place just so the police could use it; we hadn't foreseen this option until [the riot]happened last Wednesday," ICBC spokesman Adam Grossman said on Monday. "But we're very upfront. We want to help find these people, and if we can assist the police within guidelines, we're going to do that."
Police will need a court order to get the information from ICBC, but the Crown corporation can look for matches in its system and inform police of a match as long as investigators file a request under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Mr. Grossman said.
The police have not yet accepted ICBC's help in identifying Stanley Cup rioters, but Mr. Grossman said the corporation stands ready at any time to assist police "when appropriate and when the proper steps are followed."
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association has criticized ICBC for its willingness to provide information to police investigating last week's riot, noting that the technology was not introduced for such a purpose.
"It's deeply concerning when we have a government entity offering up database [information]to police for exactly this sort of activity," said BCCLA policy director Micheal Vonn. "If we can do it for this, we can do it for anything, like political demonstrations. They'll go through the proper channels, but they've built a surveillance system that did not exist before, and does not serve the purposes of which they initially sold this technology to the public."
Ms. Vonn is worried that the technology might now be used as a form of social control or population-based surveillance.
"People who apply for a driver's licence are not committing crimes or are not suspected of crimes," she said. "But in case - because you might be suspected of crime in the future - they have a way to track you and to figure out who you are in a public space."
The software could also implicate people who were at the riot but were not breaking the law.
"It's clear if you look at [these images] undoubtedly, there are people engaging in criminal activity," Ms. Vonn said. "But many more are … performing in their own private music videos in their head, doing a dance in front of a broken window or a burning car. They're idiots, but are they criminally responsible? Mostly not."


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All South Realty - (904) 241-4141
Resort rentals (including oceanfront homes and condos), golf packages, corporate rentals, relocation services, full service property sales.
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Corporate Suite Shoppe is the leader in Jacksonville for luxury temporary furnished apartments. With our 24 years of experience we are well versed in what you are looking for when you have to be away from home! We offer fully furnished apartments and condos in luxury communities. All of our apartments include a washer and dryer and a fully equipped kitchen, t.v. with expanded cable, local telephone and internet service. In addition, you will be able to enjoy all the amenities our properties provide; including sparkling resort style swimming pools, state of the art fitness centers, business centers and many other amenities. You will feel right at home whether you stay a week or several months. Ask about our special patient rates!
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Flamingo Lake RV Resort is a 52 acre RV resort surrounding Duval County's only spring fed certified swimming and fishing lake. There are 285 sites and 4 lakeside cabins for the enjoyment of all guests. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates are available. The campground also boasts activities like horseshoes, sailing, swimming, fishing and weekly live entertainment; all on site. Our recent renovation of the Sunrise Cafe', the on site restaurant, offers home style cooking in a lakeside ambiance. This resort offers a great sense of community with many patients living in an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation. Please visit our web site for more information and pictures of the resort.
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CW from left: SEM image of equine gutteral pouch; Prof. William Perez; Denton Vacuum drying apparatus; JEOL JSM-5900LV Scanning Electron Microscope, Science Faculty building
"Anatomy is to physiology as geography is to history; it describes the theatre of events."
― Jean Fernel French physician who introduced the term "physiology" to describe the study of the body's function.
The study of anatomy is the foundation for understanding the form and structure of tissues, muscles, and bones in the body, and how those structures adapt to function. Scientists have studied anatomy for centuries, but in the last 50 years high resolution, high magnification electron microscopy and advanced imaging techniques have allowed them to come to a deeper understanding.
Since 2000, scientists from the University of the Republic (UdelaR) in Uruguay have been revealing remarkable details about anatomy that has had an impact on research and veterinary medicine worldwide, with numerous publications to their credit.
Currently, Dr. Silvia Villar Arias (Faculty of Science, UdelaR) and Dr. William Perez (Professor of Anatomy at the Veterinary Faculty) are developing comparative anatomy studies, focusing on the native fauna of Uruguay. According to Dr. Villar, "Anatomy is an exciting discipline at the confluence of evolutionary convergence and genetic adaptation how it expresses the development of pathological processes due to wildlife exposure to pollutants from agro-industrial origin. That has led us to obtain promising results, several of which have been published or are in press. We are now developing projects spanning diverse disciplines such as evolution, anatomy, histology and genetic toxicology."
This work is very exciting for Dr. Perez, who says, "The anatomical knowledge of many animal species is very scarce. The generation of such information is vital for later studies of other disciplines related to the conservation of species or their exploitation. Most of our work has been centered in the digestive, reproductive, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. The idea is to conduct future research on the nervous system at the microscopic and ultrastructural level. The anatomical studies are performed by simple dissection or using stereoscopic microscope, photography, basic measurements, histology and various types of microscopy (confocal, fluorescence, SEM and TEM)."
Dr. Villar adds, "The biological sciences within microscopy are, in my view, the most exciting because the development of protocols and treatments for more reliable, artifact-free results are very challenging. Together with other researchers, I have worked on projects related to new treatments for celiac disease, the study of certain types of sclerosis and its relation to the reorganization of the extracellular matrix of the myelin sheaths, the study of host-bacteria interaction in mammals and plants, as well as cellular and genetic impact analysis of the interaction of pathogens with urinary tract cells. I have also had the opportunity to interact with scientists whose research is related to the area of materials, working in the analysis of ash for end deposition, corrosion processes of industrial piping, studies of geological samples, particles, material and nanostructures related to graphene for the development of supercapacitors.
"Training students in the last five years has been unprecedented in this laboratory, both in the area of environmental toxicology and epifluorescence as well as in scanning electron microscopy," Dr. Villar adds.
Dr. Perez has coauthored papers with fellow researchers across the globe, including Serkan Erdogan, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ, Turkey who has worked on anatomical and SEM studies of such topics as the tongue and lingual papillae of the meerkat, comparing the different information on the morphology of the other carnivore species, and also the tongue of the pampas deer. Recently, with Horst König University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, author of several texts on anatomy of domestic animals, Perez has studied the gutteral pouch of the horse.The Uruguay group have some interesting insights.In the equids (horse family) and some species such as the desert hyrax. The guttural pouch is one of a pair of chambers in the neck just behind the skull and below the ears. These pouches are on both sides of the head and are air-filled out-pouchings or evaginations to the Eustachian tube, leading into the nasopharynx. The aim of this work for morphological characterization of these complex structures is important because they exhibit of pathologies, like mycosis, empyema, and infections. In the grooves you can find bacteria, fungi and so on,it is just a refuge for microorganisms. There are very few studies of this type of organ done with the SEM and they are very excited about these findings. Equine research will continue to be a topic as because there are many strange cases with neurological implications and paralysis to be investigated.
Dr. Silvia Villar Arias and Dr. William Perez use the JEOL JSM-5900LV Scanning Electron Microscope which was installed in 2000. Dr. Arias learned SEM as an undergraduate student, analyzing evolutionary processes linked to reorganization of genetic material. For a while her work on environmental pollution and its impact on cell activity and genetic material steered her towards fluorescence microscopy. Since 2008 she has integrated the SEM in her work. Dr. Perez began using SEM in 2013.
The work is also exciting for the country of Uruguay, which was colonized by the europeans and gained independence in the early 1800s. In 2013 it was named "Country of the Year" by The Economist. The University of the Republic, founded in 1843, is the country's most important, oldest, and largest university.
Anatomical and Scanning Electron Microscopic Study of the Tongue in the Meerkat (Suricata suricatta, Schreber, 1776)
Morphology of the lingual surface of South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis) and sea lion (Otaria flavescens)
Anatomical and scanning electron microscopic characteristics of the oropharyngeal cavity (tongue, palate and laryngeal entrance) in the southern lapwing (Charadriidae: Vanellus chilensis, Molina 1782)
Anatomical and scanning electron microscopic studies of the tongue and lingual papillae in the chital deer (Axis axis, Erxleben 1777)
Anatomical and scanning electron microscopic characteristics of the tongue in the pampas deer (Cervidae: Ozotoceros bezoarticus, Linnaeus 1758)


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A man distraught about his son's condition at a hospital in the Houston suburb of Tomball on Saturday caused a commotion that led to an evacuation of part of the facility, in what was initially believed to be a hostage situation, police said.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said in a statement it did not know whether the man, who was with his son in the critical care unit at Tomball Regional Medical Center, was armed. The evacuation involved areas around the room where the father and son are located, police said.
The Sheriff's Office initially reported the man had taken two hostages, but later clarified and said that no hostages were being held.
The man is the distraught father of a patient, the Sheriff's Office said on its Twitter page.
Tomball Regional Medical Center has more than 350 beds and employs 238 active physicians, according to its website.
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While I love going to restaurants or pop-up vendors like the new LA Smorgasburg, I also often find myself eating without really thinking about it. The problem of mindless eating can manifest itself in something as simple as going to the fridge when you're bored or something larger like eating in front of your computer or the television.
I'm often guilty of eating in front of my laptop, especially when I have a lot of work to do and decide to just eat lunch at my desk. There's nothing wrong with multitasking but it's impossible to focus completely on two things at once, and when you're eating while doing other things, eating often becomes a robotic thoughtless act.
There are plenty of physical ways to curb food cravings and influence healthier eating habits, such as exercise, but one of the easiest things you can do is just take a few minutes each day to slow down and practice mindful meditation.
What is Mindful Meditation
I first got interested in the idea of mindful meditation when I took a psychology class last spring that focused on the science of happiness and proven ways that someone can increase their happiness. Mindful meditation is slightly different than other forms of meditation, focusing on being aware of your surroundings and thoughts rather than trying to clear your mind of all thoughts. Mindfulness helps focus you in the present.
Andy Puddicombe created an app called Headspace which provides 10-minute daily guided mindful meditation sessions, which is what I started with and found very helpful.
The basic principle behind mindful meditation is not to clear your mind of all thought, which can be one of the hardest parts of meditation, but rather to pause your actions and recognize all the thoughts you have.To practice mindful meditation, close your eyes, center yourself by breathing deeply and rhythmically. Then, instead of trying to dismiss all your thoughts, let them come and acknowledge them and then dismiss them. It will help you really focus on the present and give you a sense of calm.
How Mindfulness Influences General Eating Habits
Practicing mindful meditation daily doesn't just help calm you in the moment, but overall influences you to be more present in your life, reducing anxiety and stress. This awareness can influence your eating habits by helping you recognize when you're full, and help curb thoughtless eating such as going to the fridge out of boredom, or mindlessly eating while watching TV because you're not paying attention to when you're full. It can even help you recognize what you're craving so you can satisfy that particular taste bud.
Restaurants are also incorporating this idea of all-encompassing wellness. The Springs, a cafe in downtown Los Angeles, encourages healthy eating and social awareness by using sustainable, local, seasonable produce when available, and offers vegan, gluten-free and organic food options and pressed juices. One of their most admirable elements, however, is their yoga and wellness studio, which offers free guided meditation every weekday at 1 pm.
How to Eat Mindfully
Being mindful with food can start with something as simple as a cup of coffee, as author Gloria Chadwick addresses in her book Zen Coffee: A Guide to Mindful Meditation. Eating mindfully is something you can incorporate into your every meal and snack with just a few simple steps:
1. Put Away Your Electronics
This sounds a lot easier than it is, especially when you're eating alone. I know it's tempting to pull up Netflix or Facebook to entertain yourself while you eat, but resist the urge. Instead, focus on enjoying the food. If you're a serial food Instagrammer, snap your photo and put your phone away.
2. Know What You're Eating
I don't just mean know the name of the dish you ordered or bought from the store. If you're cooking for yourself, you know all the ingredients you used. If you're eating out, pay attention to what's in your dish.
Paying closer attention to what you're eating will help you cut out more processed foods. You don't have to cut out processed foods, but awareness will help reduce the desire for junk food and balance your diet.
3. Eat Slowly
Eating slowly is a large part of mindful eating. When you take your time eating, you are better able to taste your food, and the food settles in your stomach more efficiently, letting you know when you are full, unlike if you devoured your food quickly and later discover you ate too much.
4. Pay Attention to Flavors
Eating slowly and paying attention to flavors go hand in hand. By eating slowly, you can better attention to what you're eating and enjoy the flavors more. Paying attention to all the various flavors in your food can help you slow down, because it takes time to fully savor food.
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The most important aspect of eating mindfully is enjoyment. Food is meant to nourish, but it's also made for enjoyment. So always remember to slow down and enjoy your food.


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Fit To Be Tied
In a November 2010 issue of Business Week, I read a small article about two college students who converted their business school project into a legitimate business.
Through a strange course of events, a random email and a crazy idea for expanding their business, I ended up on a phone call with Brett Nicol and Nathan Tan, owners of Forgetful Gentleman, whose focus is helping the men of today restore the gentlemanly polish that was once very common among our predecessors. My idea for expanding their business never took off, but I recall their enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and very much appreciated their entertaining my ranting.
Earlier this year, Nathan Tan published his book, The Forgetful Gentleman: Thirty Ways to Turn Good Intentions into Action. This is a must-read for the would-be gentleman of today who aspires to be something more than his hipster dressing, video-game playing, Axe body spray wearing, ROTFLMAO texting, failure to launch contemporaries.
Mr. Tan dedicated an entire chapter of his book to the resurgence of the necktie, which has declined in popularity since the mid-1990's. In my work with the police department as well as in other events, both social and corporate, I occasionally find myself in need of sporting formal neckwear. Perhaps from my days in the military, I have always been keen on having a neat and impeccable appearance, but I go the extra mile when I know formal attire is in order.
For many men, the temptation to don a pre-tied tie can be great, especially if they lack real tying skills or wardrobe prowess, but I encourage you fellows to invest the time learning one of the four most common knots, which will give your appearance that extra lift and give you reason to hold your head high when draping a little silk around the collar.
For the sake of space, I'll forego going into detail, but the How to Tie a Tie Video is a great resource for learning to tie a necktie. The four most common knots are: 1) The Windsor; 2) The Half-Windsor; 3) The Four-In-Hand; and 4) The Pratt. My personal favorite is the Pratt, for its uncomplicated, small-medium sized, symmetrical knot.
Learn to tie these knots and understand how they each complement your wardrobe in different ways. Once you've learned to tie and wear each of them, it will be quite apparent who else hasn't.


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The Greek SOS Children's Villages Association was founded in 1975, and decades later it continues to provide support to children, young people and families in four locations in Greece. The work of the organisation has adapted to the pressing needs of the local population; when Athens was struck by an earthquake in 1999, the SOS Social Centre team worked in two aid camps in the city, thereby helping more than 2,000 people. At present there are three SOS Children's Villages in Greece, two SOS Youth Facilities and seven SOS Social Centres.
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SOS Children's Villages in Greece
In the early 1990s, the activities of SOS Children's Villages increased to include working with young people as well as younger children and their families. The work carried out by the SOS Social Centres concentrates mainly on children, young people and families. It mostly revolves around educational psychotherapy for the children and runs family-strengthening programmes that provide support in all areas of life for the adults. The precise activities vary according to the local needs. For example, in Alexandrupoulis, the social centre provides psychological assistance to families as well as a day care centre for young adults with disabilities. In Athens the social centre runs a crisis intervention centre for young babies and infants up to the age of five. Children whose parents cannot take care of them will find a loving home in one of the SOS families.
Greece is a country in South Eastern Europe, occupying the southernmost part of the Balkan Peninsula and numerous islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas. Greece borders Albania, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria in the north and Turkey in the east.
The population of Greece is 10.7 million (2011 est.) 93 per cent of which are Greek nationals. Athens is the capital and largest city with 3.1 million inhabitants.
The global economic crisis of 2008-2009 affected Greece badly
In the past decades, Greece had a high standard of living, and ranked consistently high in the quality of life surveys. However, the Greek economy faced a severe crisis at the end of 2009 and the full impact that this will have on the living standards of the population is unknown.
The economic crash was partly caused by the international economic crisis but also due to the legacy of high public spending. In 2010, the governmental deficit was established to be 15.4 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) and the governmental debt was estimated to be around 126 per cent of GDP, making it one of the highest among the European Union (EU) member nations. The Greek government received a bailout package from the EU and the International Monetary Fund on condition that it introduced a series of austerity measures which included cuts in public spending and tax increases. The actions proved to be very unpopular with the population, who took part in a number of demonstrations and strikes protesting the measures.
The unemployment figure for 2011 was 16.3 per cent, and the number without a job was 40 per cent higher than in the previous year. Young people under the age of 24 were particularly hard hit by unemployment. Most of those employed have a job in the service sector. With around 16 million visitors a year, the tourist industry is an important source of income and employment - earnings from tourism account for 15 per cent of the GDP.
SOS mother holding sonGreek society is experiencing a number of demographic and social changes - the population is getting older, the marriage rate is dropping and divorce rates are on the increase. Greece has traditionally been a country of emigration, with millions of Greeks migrating abroad. However, since the 1980s, the trend has been reversed as more people arrived in Greece in search of work. Greece is also a transit country for immigrants - people enter the EU through Greece's frontier and may work there for a while before moving on to another EU country.
Children have been deeply affected by the recent crisis
There are around 1.9 million children under the age of 18 living in Greece. The recent changes have affected their lives too. It is estimated that around a fifth of the population lives below the nationally-established poverty line, many of these are children.
Children at risk of poverty are those living in rural areas and those in households with over three children, whose parents are young and less educated. Children from migrant backgrounds are almost twice as likely to live in poverty. Furthermore, migrant and Roma children have high school drop-out rates - they therefore do not obtain the education which might help them exit the poverty cycle.
Greece is a destination and transit country for the human trafficking of children. Although it is hard to calculate the number of children affected, it is believed to have increased over the past decade. Some of these children are sexually exploited, others can be seen carrying out forced labour on the streets of Greece - begging, selling flowers or cleaning car windshields.
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The SOS Children's Village in Greece provides loving homes to orphaned and abandoned children
|102 Orphaned and Abandoned Children
The SOS Youth Facilities in Greece provides youth with a loving environment where they learn to transition into independent living and to expand their education
|36 Youths in our Care
SOS Social Centres in Greece aim is to help families, in particular women and children, living in communities neighbouring the SOS Children's Villages to gradually escape from poverty, and to help young people become self-reliant.
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SOCAR Trading News
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SOCAR Trading adopts J.P. Morgan's Real-Time Reporting Solution
Significant IT infrastructure investment leads to increased agility and flexibility with remote work
GENEVA – SOCAR Trading, the largest supplier of Azeri Light crude oil in the world and marketing and development arm of SOCAR, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan, has implemented a new real-time reporting solution for its Treasury function. J.P. Morgan's Insight API is the latest in a series of significant IT infrastructure investments made by SOCAR Trading.
GENEVA: SOCAR Trading, the Geneva-based global energy trader, has promoted Luc Chevallier to Global Head of Operations with immediate effect. Mr. Chevallier is responsible for SOCAR Trading's Oil and Non-Oil Operations business, including the implementation of new procedures and insurance. He will be part of the Management team working closely with Risk and Compliance departments ensuring accurate independent reporting and risk management.
Changes in the management structure of SOCAR Trading S.A.
SOCAR Trading S.A. would like to inform of the following changes in the management of the company:
Change of address for SOCAR Trading Headquarters
SOCAR Trading is moving its Headquarters to a different location in Geneva.
Inauguration of gas terminal and power plant in Malta
On April 24, the city of Marsaxlokk in Malta hosted the opening ceremony of the gas terminal and power plant built by ElectroGas Malta, partially owned by SOCAR Trading.
Company's business valuation results released
As part of a regular assessment of SOCAR Trading's progress from its inception in to its current position in the market, the company has mandated one of the "Big 4" professional firms to perform a business valuation of SOCAR Trading as of 30.06.2016.
First LNG batch of SOCAR Trading reaches Malta
SOCAR Trading has delivered first LNG batch for the LNG-to-Power Project, which is underway in Malta.
SOCAR Trading to further expand into LNG
Petroci, the Ivorian state oil company and six other partners have on November 24th 2016 formally established a consortium to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal meant to feed the country's growing energy consumption.
SOCAR Trading's CEO in an interview with one of the leading Swiss publications
The SOCAR Energy of Azerbaijan logo is everywhere in the Euro 2016 stadiums. The national petroleum and gas company of Azerbaijan, official UEFA sponsor, is showing its ambition to become a premium brand in the energy sector.
Company CEO interviewed by Thomson Reuters
Azeri state oil company Socar's trading division is looking to expand in North America, having opened an office in Calgary in recent months and eyeing a second one in Houston, its chief executive told Reuters.
SOCAR Trading and ONGC Videsh Limited sign a Memorandum of Understanding
On May, 27th Indian ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) Videsh Limited and SOCAR Trading SA signed a Memorandum of Understanding where two companies agreed to collaborate in the oil and gas sector by mutually sharing their experience in optimizing sales revenues and their portfolios.
SOCAR Trading confirms maintaining its business activities in Geneva
Following recent press coverage on the closure of SOCAR Trading, the company would like to comment on the inaccuracy of the information and confirm that it maintains all its current business activities in Geneva.
SOCAR Trading in FT Commodities Global Summit 2016
SOCAR Trading participated in FT Commodities Global Summit 2016 organised by the Financial Times that took place in Lausanne on April 11-13. The fifth edition featured the leaders of some of the world's biggest trading houses and resources companies debating issues facing the oil, metals and grains industries.
SOCAR Trading's Malta LNG Project receives prestigious award from IJGlobal
SOCAR Trading as part of the ElectroGas Malta consortium has been awarded a prestigious award at the Infrastructure Journal Global Awards ceremony held in London on the 10th of March 2016.
Company CEO interviewed by Reuters on future growth and expansion
Azeri state oil firm Socar's trading division is looking to reactivate deals with Iran, as well as expanding into new markets ranging from North American crude to natural gas in Europe, its chief executive told Reuters.
SOCAR Trading implements latest technology for its vessel compliance program
Article is available in Publications
SOCAR Trading participates in India Invest forum
SOCAR Trading represented by its CEO, Mr. Arzu Azimov participated in an annual India Invest forum that took place in Paris on January, 18th 2016.
SOCAR Trading features in the latest edition of the European Business magazine
The article is available in Publications.
SOCAR Trading presented the prestigious Award of Excellence at the 2015 Platts Global Energy Awards
Platts, one of the leading global providers of information and a premier source of benchmark price assessments for commodity markets has held its annual Global Energy Awards ceremony on 9th of December in New York.
SOCAR Trading closes oversubscribed USD 150 million unsecured committed Revolving Credit Facility
SOCAR Trading has signed its USD 150,000,000 Revolving Credit Facility. This is the first Revolving Credit Facility for the company and complements its existing syndicated borrowing base and bilateral facilities with over 20 financial institutions. These facilities support SOCAR Trading's established and continuing global growth strategy.
SOCAR Trading selected as 2015 Platts Global Energy Awards Finalist
SOCAR Trading has been named a finalist in the Platts Global Energy Awards, an annual program recognizing exemplary industry leadership and innovation. The 2015 finalists, chosen from nearly 200 nominees from nearly three dozen nominating countries and representing 4 continents, were announced today by program host Platts, a leading global provider of energy, petrochemicals, metals and agriculture information.
SOCAR Trading invests in a storage facility in Benin
In July 2015, SOCAR Trading reached an agreement to invest in a 45,000m3 storage facility in Cotonou port of Benin for the supply of regional market with oil products.
SOCAR Trading Group 2014 Financial Highlights
SOCAR Trading Group today released results for the year ended 31 December 2014:
SOCAR Trading starts operating in London
SOCAR Trading has taken another key step in its strategic growth plan by recruiting the traders of Phibro in London.
Company CEO interviewed by one of the leading financial publications in Geneva
In an interview conducted by the Swiss newspaper L'Agefi, SOCAR Trading CEO Arzu Azimov talked about SOCAR Trading's history, current position, and vision as the trading arm of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR).
SOCAR Trading explores areas of collaboration with GAIL Global (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SOCAR and GAIL in November 2014 which sets priority areas for co-operation between the two companies, SOCAR Trading has been exploring the possibility of collaborating with GAIL Global (Singapore) Pte Ltd on different LNG projects.
Company performance gets reviewed by The Boston Consulting Group
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Contract of the Century
Following declaration of the Constitutional Act of the State Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated 18 October 1991, America and the leading countries from Europe and Asia focused their attention on the rich subsurface and surface resources of Azerbaijan.
Wood Mackenzie publishes the Azeri Light Valuation Study
SOCAR Trading joins the ElectroGas Malta Consortium
Currently having 570MW of fuel oil-based electricity generation capacity, the Government of Malta has on the 11th of April 2013 tendered an infrastructure project to re-gasify the island nation and move away from the costly, less efficient and the eco-unfriendly fuel oil-run turbines.


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Incoming Executive Committee
Please welcome the incoming 2017 BSUJ Executive Committee!
The Exec works together with the Editorial Board, members of the BSUJ and wider communities to uphold publishing and scholarship and to facilitate learning and development in the interests of stakeholders (the science community, students, society, you!).
Josh Trach, Journal Editor
In his free time, Josh enjoys creative writing and playing the piano. He's a third year psychology major with particular interests in neuroanatomy, the effects of drug use in communities, and dementia research. He looks forward to maintaining the integrity and accessibility of the BSUJ, and hopefully exploring these topics and others with the social science community at MRU. His goal is to consistently work to produce each issue with the goal of bringing disciplines together in ways that increase our understanding of novel topics.
Perry Yung, Journal Manager
Perry is a fourth year Honours student in the Criminal Justice program at MRU. He has a particular interest on wrongful convictions, which is the focus in his Honours Thesis. In addition to his major he has interdisciplinary knowledge in humanities, sociology and psychology. Perry looks forward to raising the profile of the BSUJ further and establishing it firmly in the academic community. When Perry is not at work or studying he is cheering on the San Francisco 49ers and Giants.
Alain Morin, Faculty Liaison
Alain teaches personality, social cognition and the Self at MRU. His field of expertise is self-awareness and inner speech. He publishes papers in journals such as Consciousness and Cognition and Brain and Behavioural Sciences. Alain presented on the self-reflective function of inner-speech in Granada, Spain, and just completed a chapter based on this work. After his recent co-edited special edition on inner experiences with Frontiers in Cognition, Alain accepted a position as Associate Editor for the journal. Alain's role since 2013 has been to connect the BSUJ with MRU communities and to advise in collaboration with other members. Alain also composes contemporary music and plays cello.
More on Alain from http://www2.mtroyal.ab.ca/~amorin/
Dave Mumby, Associate Editor
Dave Mumby "received his Ph.D. in Biopsychology from the University of British Columbia in 1992. In 1994, after 18 months in a postdoctoral research position in Dr. Robert Sutherland's laboratory at the University of New Mexico, Dr. Mumby joined the Department of Psychology at Concordia University. In 1999 he joined the Center for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology." A fun fact from Dave: "I have chickens at home, and I'm thinking of ways to formally test their memory abilities. Seriously." Research includes "object recognition, spatial memory, fear learning, context memory, [and] neural systems". Dave also facilitates scholarship in the wider communities and has been part of the BSUJ team since 2014. His students work to "develop their reputations as independent researchers" and "graduate students are encouraged to pursue lines of inquiry they can call their own".
More on Dave fromhttp://www.concordia.ca/research/neuroscience/faculty.html…
Incoming Research and Development: Hanaa Elmoghrabi
Hanaa graduated with a BA in Psychology in 2015 and published an academic article in the BSUJ about street harassment and victim blaming the same year. She is passionate to get her MA and eventually her PhD, and become a licensed therapist specializing in deviant sexual behaviours. Hanaa is a self-taught musician, playing the piano and guitar for over a decade, as well as an avid crafter and cosplayer, showcasing her work at yearly comic and entertainment conventions. She loves reading and collecting antique books, as well as learning new languages. Hanaa is currently drafting an educational series for YouTube.
Incoming Typeset and Layout Designer: Maria Ramirez
Maria is currently in her first year in the Psychology program at MRU. Her interests in the field involve biopsychology, particularly how drugs affect the nervous system, as well as psychopathology, specifically working one-on-one with adolescents with developmental disabilities. She found the later passion about about four years ago, while she was in the Education program at MRU, completely by chance, when she began working as a tutor with an older child with disabilities. She is (genuinely) excited to help as a typesetter, specially since she wasn't even aware that being nitpicky about formatting could actually be something she could help with! In her free time, she can be found at local and famous bands' concerts, reading rockstar autobiographies and fiction novels, and watching several TV shows on Netflix (her lifelong obsession being How I Met Your Mother).
Returning in a new position:
Famira Racy, Advisory (previously Journal Manager and Editor)
Famira has enjoyed editing and working with students since 2009, with contributions and organizations such as Red Matters, The Gist, the BSUJ, the ASA, and most recently with Frontiers in Psychology--Cognition as art contributor and review-editor. Famira received a BA (Hns.) in Psychology and Minor in Humanities from MRU in 2014 and is working on an MA in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Adler University, focusing on cognition, behaviour, research and social responsibility in the workplace and the impact of these factors on individuals and societies. Roles with the BSUJ are to complete the publishing process up to this point and to facilitate the continuance of the journal in collaboration with the incoming team. Travel, conferences, exploring cultures, photography, horseback riding, sailing, making music, camping—interests include anything that can be done while learning, preferably outside.
Incoming Scholarly Engagement: Kayla Pearen (bio TBA)
Special thanks to James Patton for liaisoning between the Psychology Student Society, the BSUJ and the students!
Special thanks to David Gomez for graphics and design consultations!
Structural and Executive changes will be ongoing as the BSUJ grows. Thank you all for your continued dedication to this unique learning organization!
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Badaboom 2
However, it appears that Badaboom does not work with the latest version of nVidia's drivers; running display drivers v266.58, Badaboom 2 will crash at 6-8 seconds into transcoding. When I reverted back to v263.09, transcoding works as designed.
It takes about 7 minutes to transcode a 40 minute 720p video file to Motorola Xoom format; much better than straight CPU encoding (which takes about 20 minutes on a Core i7 860) !
Update: It appears it is not a problem with nVidia's driver- but rather with my system. I did a full rebuild Badaboom 2 will work properly with either version of the driver...
LCD Monitor Upgrade
I have been sporting a pair of 24" monitors for quite a while now- one was even purchased from CompUSA when it was still in it's prime. They are sport a wonderful 16x10 aspect ratio (1920x1200) instead of the newer 16x9 aspect (1920x1080) so I have been resistive to give up my 120px of vertical screen real estate.
But today I finally gave in- and also upgrade to 3D as well…
I purchased a set of an Asus VG236H 23" Monitor Kit VG236HE 23" Monitor from amazon. Both are 23" 120hz 3D ready panels, but the former item includes an nVida 3D Vision kit. I am skeptical about the 3D part as it still seems very gimicky, but it might me fun to try out World of WarCraft or Age of Empires to see how it looks in 3D. nVidia has an extensive list of games that are supported with nVidia 3D vision, but- sadly- the original Dungeon Keeper II is not among them…
I am more interested in the 120hz refresh and the 2ms response time- and the reviews have been pretty positive on NewEgg (unless I get a dead pixel or a green line on the screen).
The monitors are shipping 2nd day from Amazon (gotta love Amazon Prime!) so I should have these guys setup on Wednesday- and then I will either be wondering how I lived with 60hz monitors or cursing nVidia for being near blind from '3D Vision'.


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You are being called, can't you hear? Stop what you're doing and listen. How many things are you doing or thinking about while you're reading this? Is your mind on something else? Are you thinking that the quicker you read this the sooner you can get on with the next thing?
No wonder you can't hear the call, which is tugging at you through your intuition. But now it has brought you here, to this moment right now, where you are reading these words. There are no coincidences of course, this is exactly where you are meant to be right now. So stop and feel these words. Feel them speaking to you. Do you feel their truth? Only you know what is true for you.
Whenever you read something, whenever you hear something do you question whether or not it is true for you, by checking in with yourself to see whether it feels true for you? It's true for the person writing it (possibly) but that doesn't mean it's true for you. And that goes for everything that comes to you through your senses. Everything that you hear, that you read, that you see, that you taste, that you smell, that you touch. But only your sixth sense, your intuition, tells you what is true for you about those things – whether they are right for you or not. That is what your intuition is for, it is your guiding light.
Because unless we pay attention to everything that is bombarding our senses and filter it, by discarding what does not feel good to us, then we are opening ourselves up to being controlled by our external environment. And in fact this is exactly what has been happening for a very, very long time. Which is why the world is in the mess it's in. We have given our power away. We have been brought up to fit in with the crowd. We have been taught to think and not to feel. Not only that we have been taught that feeling is wrong, weak! We have been taught to believe everything we hear in the media. We have been taught that authority is anybody outside of ourselves…. When in fact the Truth is quite the reverse. The ONLY authority we are answerable to is Ourselves. No one else.
Because we have been taught to ignore our sixth sense – in fact most people don't know they have a sixth sense – we have had no conscious means of filtering everything that is bombarding our other senses. So we have mostly just accepted everything that is presented to us – everything we read, see and hear on the media for example – as truth. This also means that everything that reaches our other senses is a means of controlling us. Sugar is put in all foods, so we become addicted to it, put on weight, hate ourselves, feel unworthy, become depressed. So we need drugs for depression and become addicted to those…and so it goes on.
The media controls us through its constant broadcasting of negativity and drama, relying on us to draw ourselves into a downward spiral of fear and lack through the Law of Attraction – which causes us to attract more and more of the same.
What causes wars? Religion. Yet another way of controlling us.
So…. Put whatever you're doing down. Put all thoughts out of your head – better still leave them in another room – and pay attention to what you are reading. See how it feels. Remember you are meant to be here right now reading this…So I will say it once again.
We are being called now like never before. We The People Are Our Own Authority. Each and Everyone of Us is the Authority for Ourselves. No one else has the right to authority over us. We are the Guardians and Custodians of this Planet. Mother Earth is in our care. It is now time. The things we thought were going to happen at the end of 2012 and did not appear to happen – have in fact been and are happening and if you don't see them it's only because your mind is in the way. Your ego is in the way. Or you're looking the other way. There was no instant visible revolution. But it is happening behind the scenes. All the things you have ever wanted (and what are those?) are being brought forth. They are probably things like, love, security, contentment, the ability to just be yourself and answerable to noone, to be able to be open, to be at one with yourself, to be able to love your neighbour because you feel no threat…to have MONEY. And yes, those things that you've always wanted are available, including money.
Now it is time to pivot. To swivel. To turn the coin over. To see how bright and shiny and golden it is on the other side. We have never bothered looking on the other side of the coin because we just assumed it would be the same old dark mucky colour that money has always been until now. But as we know money has been used and abused. Used to manipulate us, to control, to keep us in fear. To keep us scared. Of not having enough. We've been made to think money is dirty. But that sort of money is mostly just bits of paper with different values stamped on it. That sort of money is mucky, in every sense of the word.
Lets turn our attention to Gold. Gold is Beautiful. It is shiny, it is Golden, it is Precious. It reflects the light when swivelled. This is the other side of the coin. This is Truth. This is beauty. Yes the Real Money is not mucky and dirty it is Beautiful. And it is our Birthright. Abundance is our Birthright.
For a long time now everybody has been desperate for a change of this old world order, desperate for a way out of the wars, the hate, the greed. Well this is now happening. But we are being called to help. And the way to help is to BE who you really are. To DO ONLY what feels right and true for you. To listen absolutely to your intuition, which is your guide.
Ah!…Now you're paying attention….
The Powers that Were have used the Law of Attraction for their own benefit, allowing us to draw ourselves into this spiral of fear, lack, poverty, violence and destruction. So, it is now time for us to use the Law of Attraction, together with the power of our mind, in the way it should be used – as a Force for the Good – to Create what we want and not what we don't want. And we Create what we want by focusing on what we want – it's that simple. If we really focus on choosing love, peace and abundance for all then that is what we will attract. And we will by default attract Freedom! Because that is absolutely what this is all about – Freedom for All, Freedom from control, Freedom from any authority except Our Own. The Power of The People. The Power of I Am.
Of course, and understandably, in our minds money equates to Freedom. And so for us, that is probably the way it will come – because of course, what we think and believe we attract. As I said before it is already happening, but we are being called to help. So here is what we can DO.
Freedom is the Gateway. Visualize what that means for you and imagine how it would feel. Absolute Freedom.
A Muslim woman is kneeling on her doorstep in front of an open door. On the ground in front of her is a Gold Bar. It has been left there for her as part of her Rightful Inheritance. She is stunned to silence, unable to take in what she is seeing – that someone has given her a Bar of Gold… That someone thinks she is worthy of such a gift.
She is sobbing in gratitude at the realisation that she is WORTHY of Gold. Until this moment she has never believed herself to be worthy. She and her husband have struggled with lack and fear all their lives, believing themselves to be unworthy of more. (Which as we know (law of attraction) is a self-fulfilling prophecy which has kept a huge percentage of the people on this planet in the same place…)
This woman is sobbing in gratitude because even though she doesn't believe herself to be worthy… someone does… And that for her is worth more than Gold…The knowledge that she is worthy… In that moment, her chains fall away… In that moment she acknowledges herself for the first time since she was a child…In that moment she knows what it is to feel worthy…To know that she is Love. For the first time since she was young, she gives herself permission to be her…Because being 'her' is worthy…
She picks up the Gold Bar and steps inside her house. Her husband sees her in tears and believes something terrible must have happened, because she is speechless, no words will come. Have you ever been like that, so stunned that you can't speak? I have. When something so momentous happens that no words will come out of your mouth, you can only express yourself through your emotions?
She collapses on the floor, broken down in uncontrolled emotion. It is as though someone has died, but in fact it is just the crumbling of all her defenses that are no longer needed, the release of all the tension and stress that her body has held all of her adult life in her struggle against poverty and the system. She cannot move. Her body is limp. All fear that has been in her body for so long is no longer there. It is totally gone. There is no need to fear any more. And Nor Will There Ever Be.
Can you imagine how that feels? To have no more fear? To see Lack dissolve in One Beautiful Moment?
Her husband then sees the Gold Bar and he says unbelievingly: "Is this for us? For US?" And his stunned astonishment comes too from the sudden knowing that they are Worthy enough to have been given a Gold Bar…
Yes they are Worthy. We are all Worthy. We have just been told that we are not. And we believed it.
You see we have all felt so unworthy for so long, that what we have been attracting is more of the same. But do you also see that once we start to feel Worthy we will attract everything we've ever wanted? So now it's time to pivot. To see what has been hidden from us. It is time to change our perception – and when we do that, miracles happen.
The miracle is already happening and you can make it happen faster. The more of us that visualise this the quicker it will happen and the higher we will raise our vibration. The higher we raise our vibration the more fear and lack can no longer survive. Love is the highest vibration of all and negativity cannot survive in the face of Love.
So are you with me, are you Opting In? You can read more about OPPT – The One People's Public Trust – here.
We are the Ones we have been waiting for.
All Love
*** There is now a lot of information on the internet about The One People's Public Trust. It is not a simple thing to explain, but it is basically freeing us from the shackles and the system. It is explained here briefly by Chris on the Santos Bonacci Radio show on Monday. This is the link to listen to the show.
"The One People's Trust are a group of very skilled lawyers who, inside the system some years back, decided to take a stand and use the system against itself to correct the injustices they saw as being against humanity and they decided to turn the system on itself. They did a series of very complex filings where they resumed the public trust that was created in the original Constitution of the United States, they rolled into it everybody on the planet, they created an action where they defined the defendant as the debtor and they rolled into that entity the entire system, the banking system, they accused the entire system of crimes against humanity, then they asked them to rebut which they did not and then they foreclosed and shut down the whole lot. At the same time, they created the basis structure for another completely different type of governance called a CEVAC which is a very well constructed entity. So, from our point of view, "What is The One People's Public Trust"? The Public Trust itself consists of us, every person on the planet, and the planet the Creator. Included in the assets of the planet are those things which we consider of value which, at this stage, is gold and silver, whose value at this stage has been bound to the Trust, so The People's Public Trust is everybody on this planet, every single person, no-one left out, no borders, no governments, no corporations, all of what we consider to be the valuable assets of the planet, all the gold and silver bound up and divided amongst us equally, in equity, for our use and the planet itself, which is a caretaker of us and we of it, and Source."
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Recently, I received a gin care package from Germany; inside was a bottle of The Duke Munich Dry Gin and another of Lebensstern. Both are produced at the Freihof Distillery in Austria, near the border of both Switzerland and Germany, and are made for the Einstein Bar in Berlin. The Lebensstern forms the base for the excellent Lebensstern Pink Gin that we featured a few months back and is bottled at 43 %ABV.
Nose: Lots of rather fruity, jammy notes, with some sweet juniper, pine, apricot and peach.
Taste: Quite smooth, with plenty of juniper and rich, jammy, fruity flavours, including peach, raspberry and apricot. Very good.
Gin & Tonic
Really good: refreshing, succulent and very fruity; no garnish is needed at all. The dominant flavours are: raspberry, peach, plum and apricot. Again, this is quite jammy. The juniper is still there, but it's in the background, making for a very unusual, but nonetheless fantastic G&T!
A rather fruity Martini, full of luscious, fresh fruit flavours, reminding me of biting into a ripe peach. This is well-balanced and not sickly; despite the rich flavours, the drink maintains the cocktail's signature dry finish. Not a conventional Martini by any means, but a very good one nonetheless.
Pink Gin
Unusual and full of jammy berry notes mixed with sweet spice, this reminded me of an English winter tart. Once again, this is a step away from the cocktail's usual profile, but remains an enjoyable drink.
Another lovely drink. The tartness from the lemon and the vanilla-sweetness from the Galliano worked well with the fruity gin, creating a well-rounded cocktail.
Gin Buck
The by now familiar jammy, fruity notes of the Lebensstern worked well with the citrus and sweet, spicy ginger. This is a drink that is both refreshing and comforting.
This gin really stands up well to the Campari and makes a lovely Negroni: bittersweet, with an extreme, bitter finish that is rounded off by the rich, succulent fruitiness of the gin. With distinctive notes of peach & plum, this is one of my favourite Negronis.
Gin Old Fashioned
The gin came through well, but, with the extra sugar from the cube, I found this a tad too sweet, tasting more like a gin liqueur.
In Conclusion
Overall, I was impressed with Lebensstern Dry Gin. Its rich, fruity and jammy style is distinctive, being almost halfway between dry gin and sloe gin. Not only distinctive, it also gives some fresh and tasty twists on the characteristics of some Classic gin cocktails.
Drink highlights included the Negroni and the Gin & Tonic.


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