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Já Posso Destruir o Planeta? – Nobre San | QG3D

Já Posso Destruir o Planeta? – Nobre San | QG3D

Brazilian Rapper Nobre San’s VR Music Video for “Já Posso Destruir o Planeta?” (Destroy The Planet, Already) is an amazing  360° experience. Produced by Marcelo Henrique of QG3D, it’s visually rich, using multiple CG sets, with a 4-month production timeline. Modelled in 3DS Max, Mettle 360 plugins along with Element 3D and Adobe After Effects were instrumental in getting the 360/VR production done.

Já Posso Destruir o Planeta?

Q&A with Marcelo Henrique, QG3D

How did you come up with the concept for your video? Did you work closely with Nobre San?

The rapper (Nobre San) already knew my work, and I had total freedom in the process of creation and conceptualization of the video. The overall concept started with the idea of making a 360VR video clip after watching “Dreams of Dalí: 360º Video”, an interesting video, where a camera moves between Salvador Dali’s works. And some references and cinematographic influences like Mad Max (classics), The Book of Eli etc … In this context I inserted some architectural references my city, Goiânia-GO.

This looks like an incredible amount of work. What was the turnaround time on the project, from concept through rendered video?

 It was in total 4 months of work. I took some time studying how the 360/VR system works. The render time was greatly reduced thanks to the use of Element 3d in AE along with Mettle. If it were a CPU render by 3D software, it would take thousands of hours to render. Which would leave the project unfeasible.

Tell us about your production pipeline. What software and hardware did you use?

3D modeling and structuring was done with 3ds Max. The files were exported in .obj, and imported into After Effects using 3D Element. The capture of the images of the rapper were made in studio “green screen” and cut through chroma key and composited in After Effects.

The hardware we used was an Intel i7 4790, 32ram and gtx 970. And an HP notebook with similar configuration.

How did you use the Mettle 360 plugins? How did they help the production workflow?

The Mettle 360 provided the whole basis for designing the 360. Working in parallel with AE

and Element 3d and Mettle, they were the tripod of the project.

You’re located in Brazil. What’s the VR scene like there?

I see the VR scene in Brazil with optimism, I perceive an increasing interest of the public. The problem is still in the high cost of good Rift glasses. I believe that as the price of VR headset goes down, the scene will grow a lot. I hope so.

Tell us about your company. How did you get into 360/VR?

QG3D is a computer graphics studio. We mainly work with 2D and 3D content production, mainly for advertising, video mapping and music videos. 360/VR technology always enchanted me, when I saw those headsets in movies and on TV. The idea of producing 360/VR videos came to mind for this Nobre San video. The more powerful new hardware, new technologies and dedicated software like Mettle, working with Element 3D encouraged me to produce more and more 360 videos.

Marcelo Henrique, Nobre San, and Ronneycley Nolasco

I’m sure many challenges had to be figured out. But was there anything that really surprised you during production?

A detail that made us re-record several scenes with the rapper was the fact that his tattoos (arm and leg) were green, and didn’t work with the chroma key. To solve the problem and avoid the problem, he wears pants all the time, and when he is not in a windbreaker he uses a cloth tied on his the right arm. A word of warning!

Nobre San (Octàvio Augusto):

Marcelo Henrique:
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The world's first LNG cruise liner

Construction of a new ship for ADIA Cruises begins

The steel cutting of the vessel with yard number S.696 at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg marks the start of construction for the first LNG cruise liner for AIDA Cruises.

Felix Eichhorn, President of AIDA Cruises, pressed the start button of the computer-controlled cutting machine, thereby commencing work on the first steel plate for the next generation of AIDA cruise ships. The first ship in this new class will be delivered at the end of 2018. With this new project, AIDA is continuing its long-standing partnership with MEYER WERFT. From 2007 to 2013, the Papenburg shipyard produced seven Diva Class cruise liners that operate successfully today in the market for AIDA cruises.

"AIDA will be giving the German holiday market a completely new impetus with the new Helios Class", says AIDA President Felix Eichhorn. For the first time, these new ships will be powered by LNG engines made by Caterpillar / MaK which fulfil the strictest environmental regulations. Energy efficiency was the key focus of the entire engineering work. The planning and design activities gave absolute priority to heat recovery, innovative electric motors, LED lighting, ship automation geared to energy efficiency, optimized underwater paintwork to reduce resistance, weight-optimized material selection and many other topics.

"We are very pleased that we can break completely new technological ground with AIDA in this way. AIDA and Carnival now lead the way for establishing LNG as the fuel of the future", says Tim Meyer, CEO at MEYER WERFT.

The new ships for AIDA Cruises are also equipped with features tailor-made for the destination and for a first-class cruise experience. The ships will be setting new standards, not only in terms of their gross tonnage of 183,900 and space for 2,500 cabins but also in terms of design and environmental compatibility.

More information about the ships and the shipping company is available at www.aida.de.

Photo: Felix Eichhorn, President of AIDA Cruises with Tim Meyer and Bernard Meyer, CEOs at MEYER WERFT.

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Treasurer Frydenberg has announced that the Federal Government is proposing to make significant changes to responsible lending laws to make it easier for qualified borrowers to access credit, while maintaining strong consumer protections.

These changes will remove unnecessary barriers to the flow of credit to consumers and small businesses, assisting in our economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The MFAA welcomes the proposed reforms to the Australian credit framework. While there may have been a strong rationale for the responsible lending principles contained within the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Credit Act) following the effects of the Global Financial Crisis, the Act is no longer fit for purpose, and to leave it unchanged risks slowing our economic recovery.

The evolution of the responsible lending regime - combined with post-Royal Commission uncertainty on how to effectively comply - led to unacceptable growth in credit application processing times, and swamped customers and brokers with unnecessary paperwork and processes.

The proposed changes should assist to address what has in the past been an almost forensic audit of consumer expenditure when assessing credit, with little to no consideration given to the borrower’s ability to adjust spending habits in order to take on new exposures, which has no doubt unnecessarily restricted the flow of credit in recent years.

Once these changes are implemented, we should begin to see faster turnaround times for qualified borrowers which has been an increasing issue for lenders, and a point of frustration for many of you, particularly this year.

These changes will leave the mortgage broking industry in a strong position, as the channel will now be further differentiated for customers beyond the experience, expertise, choice and convenience already offered by the channel.

Customers will now have the comfort of knowing that mortgage brokers will operate under a Best Interests Duty (BID) from 1 January 2021, which is a higher duty than responsible lending. Under the BID, all consumers obtaining credit assistance through the mortgage broker channel, and particularly those who are most vulnerable, will benefit from the protection of an unrivalled higher duty, providing yet another compelling reason to use a mortgage broker.

The integrity of the channel will also be strengthened as borrowers will now be more accountable for providing accurate information to inform lending decisions, which is also long overdue.

Whilst the removal of the outdated and overly complex responsible lending obligations is important, we will be working to ensure that lenders continue to provide broker customers with the same application processing and credit assessment service levels they provide to their bank branch customers. It is critical that these changes do not produce “channel conflict”, which would negatively impact consumer outcomes and competition.

In addition, the BID is currently imbedded within the Credit Act, which creates complexity and will need to be addressed. We look forward to working with Government and regulators on how the BID and responsible lending may be separated in a manner that maintains the integrity of the BID, produces a workable obligation going forward and achieves the Government's objective of increasing the flow of credit.

These complexities notwithstanding, this is a positive development for the mortgage broking channel, and will help improve competition, make it easier for consumers to switch lenders, and enhance access to credit for small businesses.

As we continue to prepare for the full implementation of the BID in January 2021, and the review of broker remuneration in 2022, it is extremely encouraging to see government taking appropriate steps to help credit flow through our economy, while ensuring vulnerable customers continue to be protected. I believe this will stand us in good stead for the coming year, as we rebound from the effects of COVID-19.

I believe we can now look with confidence and certainty towards 2022 and beyond, as our industry continues to drive increased market share, based on ever-growing consumer confidence.

Kind regards,

Mike Felton
Chief Executive Officer
Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia


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My Key Is Hidden Beneath The Mat Or Beneath The Flower Pot

Lockboxes and Hide-A-KeysThis is the counterpart to my recent submit DIY: Hide a key inside your property where no one will discover it!

BUT if this rock lockbox is expensive to you ($70), you’ll be able to search for a Realtor lockbox” on Ebay or different sites. Although they do not have the great disguise this rock lockbox has, but they’re cheaper and function on the same principle: Cover something that has the key inside, locked with a code. Some of them are simply $sixteen on Ebay and for more safety some use four codes as an alternative of three which the rock lockbox has.

A majority of personal emergency response systems customers are seniors residing alone, so there is no one else who can open the door for emergency responders from the inside. Even in dwelling situations the place spouses, room-mates or children are at the residence during the emergency, will probably be good to to not have to fret about getting the door.

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Step one with used pots is to wash them properly, it doesn’t matter what material they’re created from. That is the primary time I’ve used the Gilmour stainless-steel sprayer and I just should say it’s superb- really. Sturdy and non-dripping, it has this great setting for cleansing that made it a breeze to get the dust off of the pots in addition to a delicate spray for vegetation.

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Nice work on this text Suzie HQ. I definitely attempt to reuse all the pieces I hate the thought of buying one thing when I do know something else around the house could possibly be used for that function. I also hate throwing things away that might be used for greater goal apart from taking up area in a landfill someplace. After selecting your boots, take away the insoles, and discard them. My boots had two insoles in each boot, so make sure you will have removed all. Drilling at a slow steady tempo is best, as you do not need to crack the container. Apply very little stress and most importantly …

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When placing together a tiered raised backyard resembling this, make certain that you angle the whole thing towards the sun to maximize publicity. Also, make sure that the faster growing crops (vines, trees, flowers) are at the top tier, with the slower growing / floor hugging crops (succulents, strawberries, and so forth) are on the bottom tier.

A classy trough planter offers a perfect piece to connect to a free wall-space or windowsill, these well-liked containers come with steel or iron framework, with an internal lining of thick moss, hayrack, or coco-fiber. A strong basket lining is ideal to cease dust or water dropping to the ground, whereas additionally retaining a balanced oxygen and moisture stage.

My grandma at all times had these. She did not normally paint them, but yours are beautiful! A few 12 months in the past, I purchased new tires and requested to have the old ones. Why pay a payment to have them disposed of? I had in my mind making planters and even a tire swing like I had when I used to be a child! Thanks for this hub. I’m pinning this one!

The method of restoring this sort of flooring is loads totally different and difficult than the other folks. Several people are identified to fix their own terrazzo ground however repairing the ground with out ample info might well lead to extra harm of the ground. As …

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Flower Pots and PlantersFor instance, is your site one which will get 6-eight hours of sun a day? Great-you may develop all kinds of annuals, perennials, and greens that need this sustained quantity of sunshine.

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There are various vegetation that can adapt properly to life in a container. Dwarf fruit bushes or bushes, like limes, blueberries or oranges, can do wonderfully in containers with the fitting consideration and care. Strawberries can do well, too! Bamboos and grasses are hardy, straightforward to look after, and look nice in a big pot. You too can develop vines and train them up a small trellis! You imagination is the limit for what you are able to do with a container garden.

Usually having a take away meals bar, these shops are excellent locations to try for the catering buckets. For those who ever choose up take out coffee, seize a few of the espresso sleeves and grasp on to them to your recycling! Many will promote cut flowers and eliminate the buckets when flowers have sold through, why not examine them out …

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Flower Pots and PlantersSo listed here are just a few directions and a few photos on the method I used for making my pots. Let me start by saying that I got the concept for the pots from Crafts ‘n’ Things journal. I had never seen this journal earlier than grabbing it off the shelf at the library just a few weeks ago. As soon as I started going by way of it – wow! I was amazed at all of the cute, simple to make projects inside, including these polka dot beauties.

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Here's One Powerful Sign You're With the Person You Trust the Most

What does it mean when you find yourself staring someone right in the eyes, locked in their gaze?

Eye contact can be a mode of flirtation, or the way to make an important point (or maybe you're just being creepy). But if you participated in the four-minute eye contact exercise as part of the New York Times' infamous 36 questions experiment, you might have realized something else: Eye contact is a powerful key to intimacy.

Out of the norm: We don't look people in the eyes as often as we think we do — especially those we care about. Many of us feel eye contact is simply too awkward to sustain, or we're worried it will be misinterpreted. More tellingly, studies have shown that the more physically close we are to a person, the less eye contact we make with them. If eyes are the window to the soul, as the saying goes, we avoid peering in because we know just how vulnerable it can feel being on the other end.

Sure enough, when media site SoulPancake asked six couples in different stages of their relationship to stare into each other's eyes for a few minutes, the common reaction was "I've never done anything like that."

Automatic bonding: Marital therapists and researchers alike believe that incorporating more eye contact in relationships can increase closeness. One study published in the Journal of Research in Personality found that strangers who were asked to stare into each other's eyes for two uninterrupted minutes reported "increased feelings of passionate love for each other" and increased likability.

During her 36 questions experiment, which she famously documented for the New York Times, Mandy Len Catron attempted to make eye contact for four straight minutes with her date and found that "the real crux of the moment was not just that I was really seeing someone, but that I was seeing someone really seeing me," she wrote. "I felt brave, and in a state of wonder."

That's because staring, like touch, creates instant bonds. "Researchers have found that the 'bonding' or 'love' hormone of oxytocin gets released during prolonged eye contact. This is the same hormone that gets released when mothers breastfeed and gaze into the eyes of their infant," Kelly Campbell of California State University told BuzzFeed.

It's why so many peoples broke down in tears when they stared at performance artist Marina Abramovi? during her "The Artist Is Present" performance, or why eye contact leads us to perceive others as friendly. "Eye contact is an excellent way to foster intimacy because we express so many of our feelings through the eyes — actually, the muscles around the eyes," Susan Krauss Whitbourne, a professor of psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, told Mic.

A sign of real love: It's no surprise, then, that frequent eye contact is a hallmark of loving relationships. A frequently cited 1970 study from social psychologist Zick Rubin that attempted to measure romantic love tracked the eye contact of couples left in a room alone together. The results? Couples who reported higher amounts of love in their relationship also looked each other in the eyes much more than couples who were less in love.

In fact, Rubin also discovered that two people in conversation normally make eye contact 30% to 60% of the time, "but couples who are in love look at each other 75% of the time during conversation and are slower to break their look away from each other when interrupted," reported Scientific American.

The "advantage in an intimate relationship is that by looking directly at your partner, you show that you're totally focused on what your partner is saying," said Whitbourne. "Maintaining eye contact shows that you feel relaxed and open with this person."

Small move, big meaning: How much we look into someone's eyes not only helps establish intimacy, but also reveals how much intimacy might already be there. Whether a sustained look over eight seconds suggests we can fall in love or an extended gaze indicates we think someone is smoking hot, we say a lot with our eyes.

We may not always think to do it in the rush of our busy days, but locking eyes is one of the smallest but most meaningful moves happy partners make. As one man in the SoulPancake video says, "When I look at you really closely, I realize how much I need you and what you really mean to me."


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Ladbrokes Faces EU Probe Over ‘Virtual’ Betting in Belgium

Ladbrokes’ “digital” betting concession in Belgium faces a European Union probe to look at if it has an unique proper to function that’s an unfair state subsidy.

The EU investigation follows complaints from two different gaming operators after Ladbrokes, owned by GVC Holdings Plc, gained the suitable to function digital betting kiosks in shops from 2014 and on-line from 2015. Different operators have been denied the identical rights in 2015 and 2016, regulators stated in a press launch Wednesday.

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“The fee has considerations that the authorization granted to Ladbrokes could have resulted within the betting firm having fun with a de facto unique proper to function digital betting in Belgium since 2014, with none remuneration in favor of the Belgian state by Ladbrokes in return,” the EU stated. “The fee has doubts that it complies with EU state support guidelines.”

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10 Ways to Build the Trust Kids Need to Learn

It’s difficult to learn from someone we don’t trust, writes literacy consultant Regie Routman. Bonding with individual students and their families builds that trust. Routman offers 10 ways to make sure that none of our students ever become “mostly silent and unseen.”

10 Secrets of Successful Inservice Presentations

Whether you’re a principal, staff developer or teacher leader, you’ll find ideas to convey your PD message effectively in this checklist adapted from “The Ten-Minute Inservice” by experts Todd Whitaker and Annette Breaux. One tip: Walk your talk.


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La Buena Vida Ep 8 The Adventurer in YOU

“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” Eleanor Roosevelt

Sometimes we need a change in routine or vibe or feel to make us ‘feel’ alive, when in fact you have been very alive the whole time.

But sometimes an ‘adventure’ is what we need!

The oxford dictionary defines it as ‘ an unusual and exciting or daring experience’ escapade, an episode, caper, quest or a happening.

These words don’t dictate you have to climb a mountain, dive in the arctic or chase a crocodile in order to have an adventure. They merely want to inspire you to try something new! Have a beginners mind, let go of what you think you are capable of, don’t listen to the nay-sayers and know the only defining vessel of your adventure is in your hands, in your own mind and spirit.

It can be as simple as a new unchartered walk in your suburb or diving into a new type of food flavour or learning to dance.

I know that in these particular times our adventures are limited by distance in many forms BUT you can still have an adventure every day.

Build something from scratch, cook a cuisine that excites and challenges your current skills or dream about – envision yourself taking that next or first adventure. The act of visioning your dreams is the first step to making them happen in real life.

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain

My dream is to learn to fly a plane and spend more time on the ocean…to be free and untethered, to feel limitless and view the world differently.

Mindfulness is a perfect instrument to BE in a moment of conspiring your dreams, it provides a canvas for whatever colours and shapes and movements you are wanting for your outward actions.

I don’t know about you, but I need goals to stay balanced, mentally, spiritually and physically. I need to know I’m working toward something. Meditating helps me stay calm and less restless and the visioning gives me a picture to focus on.

WE all need something right? We all want to have purpose and reasoning.

We are humans after all, but we can also become obsessed instead of enjoying the ride.

So, today choose an adventure to go forth toward…be it learning a language, an instrument or even as simple as making a new dish…like my fresh pasta from scratch.

I’m on this adventure with you too, as this is my first time. So, let’s start my friend.

Firstly, let’s wash our hands …

Sift the flour onto a clean work surface and use your fist or hand to make a well in the center.

Break the eggs into the well. Add the oil and a pinch of salt too.

Gradually mix the egg mixture into the flour using your fingers or like me a fork. Bring the ingredients together into a firm dough. If the dough feels too dry, add a few drops of water; if the dough feels too wet, add a little more flour.

Knead the pasta dough until it’s smooth, 2 to 5 minutes. This is such a mindful state – staying in the moment , just focusing on feel of the dough in your hands.

Next lightly massage it with a touch of olive oil, tuck the dough into cling film, and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, once rested it will be much more elastic!

Next, you could opt to roll the pasta dough by hand using long wooden rolling pin, although a pasta machine makes for far less work. I’m feeding my pasta dough through a pasta machine set on the widest setting. As the sheet of pasta dough comes out of the machine, fold it into thirds and feed it through again, slowly narrowing the setting each time. Pass it through this same setting a few times.

After the sheet of pasta dough has reached the right thickness – I like to fold the long sheet over itself a few times then with a sharp knife cut it into the width you like, then hang it over a wooden spoon handle. Once again this is mindful, just unravelling the long pasta ribbons quietly and gently.

To cook the pasta place it into a large pot of boiling water with salt and a drizzle of olive oil.

It should only take 2-3 minutes to cook after it returns to boil, but it depends how thick your pasta is.

The only way to check is to taste it. Then strain it and slather with your choice of sauce, cheese and herbs. I have to say it was the silkiest pasta I have tasted for a long time.

This lesson in cooking gave me pleasure, joy and satisfaction and that is an adventure worth having.

You are having an adventure everyday you are alive, so don’t compare, let go of old expectations and find a new exciting and unusual caper to dive into right now!

“Adventure is worthwhile in itself”: Amelia Earhart

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Shopping Guide: July 25-31

Sales, style, and shopping events this week

Starting now: 251 First launches: The Minnesota-based, online-only lighting and home furnishings retailer Bellacor has just launched its first in-house brand, 251 First. The new line fuses quality and value into one, highlighting trendy and classic pieces alike all for a reasonable price. (

Through August 8: BlackBlue Summer Sale: Dozens of styles for both men and women are marked down 50 percent for the next two weeks. The sale runs in stores and online, and features summer’s biggest trends at huge discounts. (614 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-260-5340,

July 28: Urban Junket Moving Sale to Benefit Minneapolis HOPE: As the store clears out remaining inventory, it’s putting the profits towards a great cause. Minneapolis HOPE Dollars for Scholars supports high-achieving college-bound students from Minneapolis via scholarships and advocacy. During the sale, 10 percent of all purchases will go towards this local program. (4-8 p.m., 5320 W. 23rd St., Suite 42, St. Louis Park, 612-746-1510,

July 28: Summer Soiree: 15 Years of Beauty & Blooms @ Brown & Greene: After 15 years, Brown and Greene is throwing itself a birthday bash. Featuring Red Wagon Pizza, 5 Vodka, Honey and Rye treats, and of course, beautiful flowers, it is a perfect summer event. RSVP to attend. (5-8 p.m., 4400 Beard Ave. S, Minneapolis, 612-928-3778,

July 28: Mona Williams Dot Sale: Many upscale brands will be on sale at the boutique’s Northeast location on Thursday night. Different colored dots on a tag indicate the item’s price, and with pieces as cheap as $5, wine to sip on while shopping, and a huge load of new inventory, it’s an event not to miss. (6 p.m., 18 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis, 612-331-4493,

July 28: North Loop Night Out: Held on the last Thursday of every month, MN’s Warehouse District comes alive for specials, sales, and celebration. This week, Martin Patrick 3 will be joined by local brand My Sister for shopping, cocktails, and cotton candy. Browse any of the dozen participating stores and enjoy a night out. (5-8 p.m., North Loop, Minneapolis,

July 29: Free People store opening at The Galleria: The popular clothing store will open its second location in Minnesota at the Galleria. The upscale boho brand fits right in with The Galleria’s eclectic combination of luxury stores and boutiques, and the store’s central location will be sure to draw the crowds. Be one of the first 30 customers to arrive to get a special giveaway. (69th France Ave., Edina, 952-920-1041,

July 29-30: Get to Werk: Northside Fashion Show and Pop-up Boutique: On Friday evening, local Northside creators will display their work during FLOW Art Crawl. Designers, retailers, and producers will team up for a free fashion show. Then on Saturday, all the pieces will be on sale at a pop-up boutique. Read more about the event on the MNMO style blog. (1007 W. Broadway Ave. Suite 100, Minneapolis,

July 30: Mill City Farmers Market: Through October, the Mill City Farmers Market is back as a Minnesota summer staple. Returning makers and new vendors will line up along the Mississippi by the Guthrie every weekend. This week, the market will celebrate its youngest shoppers. Organizations like Farm 2 SchoolMinneapolis Public Schools’ Food TruckMill City Cooks, and so many more offer the opportunity for kids to learn about food and get involved. Read here for more information. (8 a.m.-1 p.m., 704 S. Second St., Minneapolis, 612-341-7580,

July 30: Jennifer Merchant Design Open Studio & Sample Sale: Offering a sneak peek at new work and a great deal on older pieces, Jennifer Merchant promises at least half off items old and new. Her eclectic designs and innovative shapes create bodies of work that offer something for every jewelry lover. (12-5 p.m., 711 Lake St. W., Minneapolis, 612-710-4595,

July 30-31: My Sister Shop Grand Opening Weekend: My Sister, a brand working to combat sex trafficking, is finally opening a brick and mortar shop. Located in Uptown, the store will bring together local food vendors so shoppers can snack while they browse new collections. During the weekend, each item comes with a buy one, give one guarantee, meaning that if you buy anything at the store, My Sister will donate a t-shirt to a survivor of sex trafficking or homeless youth. (1612 W. Lake St., Minneapolis,

July 31: Parc, gh2 and the Golden Pearl Vintage present Black-top Sample Sale at Parc Alley: Parc will host a sample sale in it’s alley and parking lot on the last day of the month. Parc, gh2, and the Golden Pearl Vintage will all contribute deeply discounted items to the Northeast neighborhood get-together. (12-5 p.m., 320 E. Hennepin Ave., 612-353-4966,

July 31: Minneapolis Craft Market at Surly Brewing: Inspired by the concept of London street markets, this weekly event serves to connect consumer and maker through craft. This week is the event’s final Sunday at Surly before it moves, so come for the crafts and stay for the beer. (12-6 p.m., 520 Malcom Ave. SE, Minneapolis, 763-999-4040,

Ongoing sales:

Summer Clearance at My Sister’s Closet: Save 50 percent on all items during My Sister’s Closet semi-annual sale. Shop this summer clearance at the store’s St. Paul and Minneapolis locations. (Ends July 31, 1136 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-2819; 2741 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-886 2891,

Key North Boutique 10th Anniversary Sale: Join Key North Boutique in celebrating their 10th anniversary with up to 70 percent off select items and daily door prizes. (Ends July 30, 515 First Ave. NE, Minneapolis, 612-455-6666,

Half Time Sale at Hammer Made: Take up to 50 percent off men’s dress shirts online and in-store. (Galleria, Mall of America, MSP Airport and Ridgedale,

N’etc Summer Sale: Receive half-off all spring and summer merchandise. (Ends July 31, 5005 France Ave. S., Edina, 612-922-9321,

Summer Sale at Martin Patrick 3: Receive up to 60 percent off Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams home goods including 40 to 60 percent off floor samples and clearance items, 20 percent off tables, storage, and in-stock and special order upholstery, plus 20 percent off of lighting, rugs, bed linens, and accessories. Additionally, take 40 percent off select summer apparel, plus 60 to 80 percent off spring collections in the sale room. (Ends July 31, 212 Third Ave. N., Suite 106, Minneapolis, 612-746-5329,

Gus Modern Summer Sale at ROAM Furniture & Lighting: Receive 20 percent off all upholstered sofas, ottomans, beds and more during the Gus* Modern Summer Sale through August 14. (2914 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-377-6465,

70% Off Sale at Grethen House: The designer boutique’s semi-annual clearance sale is its biggest of the year. Head to the store’s Edina location at 50th & France for the largest discounts of the season on brands such as MM6 Maison Margiela, Megan Park, Public School, and Organic by John Patrick. (4930 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-926-8725,

70% Off Sale at Pumpz & Co.: Take 70 percent off select spring and summer styles and the designer shoe and accessories boutique. (3335 Galleria, Edina, 952-926-2252,

50% Off Sale at Poppy: Take 50 percent off hundreds of summer styles at both Poppy locations. (251 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul, 651-728-1694, and 4301 Upton Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-719-7636,

Equation Semi-Annual Clearance: Save 30 to 70 percent on select items both in-store and online during Equation’s Semi-Annual Clearance sale, featuring deals on home goods and unique gifts. (5045 France Ave. S., Minneapolis, 952-567-7399,

Bumbershute Summer Sale: Take up to 70 percent off spring and summer merchandise at the women’s designer clothing boutique. (5014 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-475-2684,

Melly’s Annual Summer Sale: Take 30 to 75 percent off on brands including Lilly Pulitzer, Kate Spade New York, Diane von Furstenberg, and more, online and in-store. (3327 Galleria, Edina, 952-929-9252,

The Orange Sale at Mona Williams: The locally owned designer retailer’s Mall of America location is offering 40 percent off designer vintage from brands including Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, St. John, and Yves Saint Laurent, plus 30 percent off select new apparel by Majestic Filatures and Autumn Cashmere plus 60 percent off Baum und Pferdgarten and Peter Jensen. (Mall of America, 132 West Market, Bloomington, 952-854-1228,

Summer Sale at D.NOLO: Select summer styles at North Loop co-op D.NOLO are now as much as 70 percent off. (219 N. Second St., Minneapolis, 612-584-3244,

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Living Earth Collaborative announces 2020 seed grant recipients

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Collaborators from seven St. Louis area institutions will collaborate on biodiversity-related projects in locations ranging from Forest Park to the Congo Basin. (Photo: Kyle de Nobrega)

The Living Earth Collaborative at Washington University in St. Louis has announced the recipients of its third round of seed grant funding.

“We’re delighted at the variety of projects funded, both in terms of questions addressed and where in the world the work will take place,” said Jonathan Losos, the William H. Danforth Distinguished Professor of biology in Arts & Sciences and director of the Living Earth Collaborative. “And we’re equally delighted in the diversity of scientists receiving these grants, representing a broad swath of the St. Louis biodiversity community.

“This is an incredibly exciting set of projects that highlights the broad sweep of research and conservation activities of Living Earth Collaborative’s Biodiversity Fellows,” Losos continued.

“It includes radio-tracking many animal species in Forest Park to see how they live in an urban setting; evaluating how citizen science projects like a local effort to monitor backyard bees change the conservation-related attitudes and behaviors of participants; and exciting international field work on genetics and disease ecology of frogs in Ecuador, apes in the Congo and trees in the Andes.”

Seed grant investigators come from seven St. Louis area institutions, including researchers from four different departments in three schools at Washington University. The projects and local recipients are:

  • Going Wild in Forest Park: The Movement of Wildlife and Disease in an Urban Food Web. Anthony Dell (National Great Rivers Research and Education Center); Stephen Blake and Jason Knouft (Saint Louis University [SLU]); Stan Braude (Washington University, Department of Biology in Arts & Sciences); Sharon Deem (Saint Louis Zoo); Amy Witt (Forest Park Forever)
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    Atelopus frogs are among the focal species of a new collaboration focused on critically endangered or possibly extinct Ecuadorean frogs using eDNA. (Photo courtesy Living Earth Collaborative)

    The Search for Critically Endangered or Possibly Extinct Ecuadorean Frogs using eDNA Analyses. Christine Edwards (Missouri Botanical Garden); Mark Wanner and Lauren Augustine (Saint Louis Zoo)

  • Collaborating with Community Scientists to Improve Conservation: A Case Study with Bee Visitation Networks. Nicole Miller-Struttmann and Eric Goedereis (Webster University); Erin Tate, Mike Dawson and Ed Spevak (Saint Louis Zoo); Gerardo Camilo (SLU); Bob Coulter (Missouri Botanical Garden)
  • Protecting Biodiversity and Human Health through Wild Edible Plants of Alandraza-Agnalavelo Sacred Forest, Madagascar. Tabita Randrianarivony and Armand Randrianasolo (Missouri Botanical Garden); Lora Iannotti (Washington University, Brown School)
  • Using iDNA to Increase the Protected Status of the Djeke Triangle and Enhance Disease Surveillance in the Congo Basin. Crickette Sanz (Washington University, Department of Anthropology in Arts & Sciences); Peter Fischer (Washington University, School of Medicine); Maris Brenn-White, Sharon Deem and Heidi Hellmuth (Saint Louis Zoo)
  • Testing the Role that Biotic Interactions Play in Shaping Elevational-Diversity Gradients: An Ecological Metabolomics Approach. Jonathan Myers and David Henderson (Washington University, Department of Biology in Arts & Sciences); J. Sebastián Tello (Missouri Botanical Garden); Nathan Muchhala and Belen Alvestegui (University of Missouri-St. Louis).

Learn more about the projects on the Living Earth Collaborative website.

Living Earth CollaborativeThe Living Earth Collaborative is a center for biodiversity built from a partnership among three leading institutions in the study of plant and animal science – Washington University, the Missouri Botanical Garden and the Saint Louis Zoo.

Its mission is to celebrate the diversity of living organisms and promote further understanding of the ways humans can help to preserve the varied natural environments that allow plants, animals and microbes to survive and thrive. The center exists as a hub that facilitates interdisciplinary research among scholars across a wide range of fields.

In three years, the Living Earth Collaborative has funded 23 projects involving 62 investigators from nine local institutions. Within Washington University, investigators hail from five schools: Arts & Sciences, the Brown School, the McKelvey School of Engineering, the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts and the School of Medicine.

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Peter Freeman confirmed as choice for new Homes England Chair

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has today (30 September 2020) announced Peter Freeman as the government’s chosen candidate for the role of Chair of Homes England, the government’s housing delivery body.

Peter, one of the most distinguished figures in the industry is well known for his renowned work to regenerate Kings Cross, with a track record of planning and delivering much needed revival of local areas, creating imaginative economic centres and places people want to visit and live.

As Chair, Peter will transform how Homes England operates, driving the delivery of much needed homes and infrastructure to support economic recovery and help protect the 2.3 million construction jobs, and ensure opportunities are spread across England.

Working with developers of all sizes and supporting emerging innovative ways to build such as modern methods of construction, he will spearhead Homes England’s support for more diverse and efficient housebuilding industry.

Homes England will also support the government to lay the foundations to deliver more homes in the future by working in partnership with local areas, offering expert support to councils for more ambitious plans to get more homes built and ensure the supporting infrastructure is also in place.

The decision to appoint Peter Freeman is subject to a pre-appointment scrutiny committee hearing with the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee in October. Should he be successful he will serve a 3-year term in the role.

Housing Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP said:

As the visionary behind the revival of Kings Cross, Peter has a track record of world-class regeneration and it is this along with his drive to create places people want to live that makes him a superb candidate to support our ambitious housing agenda.

We will work closely on our shared goal to deliver more homes, of high-quality design and environmental standards, with green spaces and new parks close at hand and tree lined streets are the norm – all as part of creating communities that people want to be a part of.

Peter Freeman said:

Homes England has a vital role to play in improving the lives of all those affected by the housing crisis. If appointed, and working closely with government, I believe we can, and must, deliver on the promise to provide homes to allow all to experience a better quality of life.

The key is not only in building the necessary quantity, quality and variety of housing, but in creating homes where people can enjoy a real sense of belonging to vibrant communities.

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BUMPING into your ex is often best avoided, but Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy steered clear of any awkwardness.

The pair were seen laughing and joking at a carol concert yesterday – even though the event was tinged with a deep sadness.

The recital was in aid of a charity set up in memory of Henry Van Straubenzee, who tragically died in a car crash aged 18.

Addressing the 800-strong congregation, which included Pippa and Carole Middleton, Louis Walsh, David Haye and Dizzee Rascal, Harry, gave a moving speech in memory of “Henners”.

He also thanked the charity for “keeping the memorial of my best friend alive”.

The Prince, 27, and trainee solicitor Chelsy, 26, had shared a friendly kiss as they arrived at St Luke’s church in Chelsea. Afterwards they met up again at a club in Knightsbridge.

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Britain's least sexy town has been revealed - and it's bad news for people living in West Yorkshire.

A survey of 725 towns revealed people in Batley spend the least amount on unleashing their kinky side - with sales of erotic toys and gifts at a UK low.

Ironically the town is the birthplace of Addicted To Love singer Robert Palmer.

If the Lovehoney Interactive Sex Map is to be believed, Batley's 40,000 residents do not share that addiction.

The former Methodist town is also more usually known for its rugby team Batley Bulldogs and became the subject of a series of recurring Monty Python sketches about Batley Ladies Townswomen's Guild re-enacting various historical battles including Pearl Harbour.

Top of the poll commissioned by sex aid Lovehoney is Greater London town Dagenham - famous as the home of the Ford motor plant.

The West Yorkshire town is not a hotspot for hot sex

The survey said people in Dagenham spend more on their sexual pleasure than anywhere else in the UK. They own more vibrators than any other town and were second for bondage items and sexy role play outfits.

According to figures Batley ranked 724th for the number of vibrators, 725th for bondage, and 724th for sexual role play.

Other towns propping up the bottom of the list include Salford in Greater Manchester, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria and West Bromwich.

The map allows users to search search a city, town or county to discover just how sexy where they live really is.

Britain's least kinky towns

1 Batley, West Yorkshire

2 Birkenhead - Merseyside

3 Battle - East Sussex

4 West Bromwich - West Midlands

5 Sale - Greater Manchester

6 Salford - Greater Manchester

7 Barrow-in-Furness - Cumbria

8 Swanscombe - Kent

9 Rayleigh - Essex

10 Mayfield - East Sussex

11 Bexleyheath - South London

12 Esher - Surrey

13 Wirral - Merseyside

14 Kingswinford - West Midlands

15 Ilford - Essex

16 Smethwick - West Midlands

17 Jarrow - Tyne and Wear

18 Walton-on-the-Naze - Essex

19 Bradford - West Yorkshire

20 Rowley Regis - West Midlands

Southsea in Hampshire was the second sexiest town and came top for bondage. Waltham Cross in Hertfordshire was the third sexiest town and was top for role play - dressing in fantasy costumes during passion. The map shows that sex in the suburbs is booming with the top 20 dominated by commuter towns in the South East.

Bathgate in West Lothian, ninth in the UK table, was Scotland’s sexiest town and the Welsh winner was Haverfordwest in Ceredigion - 36th in the UK listings.

Lovehoney product director Bonny Hall said: “Residents of Dagenham own more sex toys than anywhere else and they came second for bondage items and sexy role play outfits.

“All our data shows that couples with great sex lives enjoy higher overall levels of happiness, so head to Dagenham if you want to be part of the UK’s most sexually happy town!

“The table also shows that sex in the suburbs is booming with lots of commuter towns in the South East featuring in the top 20.

Britain's sexiest towns

1 Dagenham, East London

2 Southsea, Hampshire

3 Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

4 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

5 Sidcup, Kent

6 Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

7 Romford, Essex

8 Ely, Cambridgeshire

9 Bathgate, West Lothian

10 Sheerness, Kent

11 Woodbridge, Suffolk

12 Chichester, West Sussex

13 Durham, County Durham

14 Newark, Nottinghamshire

15 Uxbridge, West London

16 Newton Abbot, Devon

17 Salisbury, Wiltshire

18 Littleborough, Greater Manchester

19 Cheadle, Greater Manchester

20 Blandford Forum, Dorset

“Couples who have been in settled relationships for years are looking for new ways to spice things up and they are increasingly choosing to experiment together with sex toys for the first time.

“The map allows you to look up anywhere in the UK, so you can see how sexy your town is, or other towns in your locality or even further afield.”

The figures are based on Lovehoney’s extensive data on the UK’s sexual behaviour.

Lovehoney, the UK’s biggest sex toy retailer, is booming with sales of more than £100 million annually.

The Bath-based firm received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for boosting UK exports.

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Kris Aquino’s Top 10 Horror Movies: Reliving Box Office Horror

Kris Aquino’s Top 10 Horror Movies: Reliving Box Office Horror

If you follow the local entertainment industry, you probably have an idea of the real-life horror that Kris Aquino currently faces. She was distraught after finding out that a trusted business partner embezzled investments, affecting the trust funds of her sons Josh and Bimby.

Although stressed and upset — she actually lost 15 pounds in a month due to stress — the Queen of All Media remained level headed for the sake of her children. She contacted her legal team to sue the individual for theft in San Juan, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Makati, Taguig, and Manila. She acted quickly and coolly to prevent further damages.

We can say that years of experience, both professional and personal, have hardened the multi-media mogul’s heart. But who knows? Maybe her exposure to horror movie plots, such as Feng Shui’s and Sukob’s, over the years also helped her deal with real-life legal horrorstoday.

That said, here are some of the best horror movies that our favorite former-presidential daughter has starred in:

Shake, Rattle & Roll III (1991)

Are you even Filipino if you haven’t at least heard of the Shake Rattle & Roll franchise?

Kris Aquino starred in the third installment of the horror franchise way back in 1991. She played Tanya, the mother of a baby girl named Jane whose yaya was hell-bent on taking her. It makes you think twice about leaving a baby with the nanny.

The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us! (1993)

The Vizconde murder case was the talk of the town early in the ‘90s.

In 1993, Carlo J. Caparas directed a massacre film detailing the brutal and sensation murder of a family on June 30, 1991. Kris Aquino played the role of the Vizconde’s teenage daughter, raped and stabbed to death along with her mom and sister.

The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!) (1993)

Kris starred in another horror film just a month after the movie recounting the Vizconde murder case.

Again directed by Carlo J. Caparas, this film recounts the gruesome rape, torture, and murder of four women by five police officers in the Cordillera mountain range. Kris plays the role of the 14-year-old survivor who experienced and witnessed what happened to her sister and their two cousins.

The Elsa Castillo Story… Ang Katotohanan (1994)

Ever heard of the chop-chop lady? That’s what this film is about.

In the 1994 horror flick based on a true story, Kris plays the role of Elsa, a married woman who had an affair. When her husband found out about her illicit relationship, he butchers her in a blind fit of rage.Although the film is extremely brutal, serial cheaters should learn a thing or two from it.

The Fatima Buen Story (1994)

Many films back then were based on real-life stories.

In this 1994 film, Kris plays a convict who is running away from her past and ends up ensnared in the clutches of corruption. The film is technically not horror but the storytelling did have paranormal symbolism —and you’ll definitely feel for Kris’s character when a corrupt policeman torments her.

Feng Shui (2004)

This is the Kris Aquino horror film that everybody and their mother knows.

The 2004 supernatural horror film about the cursed bagua mirror garnered positive reception from critics and die-hard Kris Aquino fans alike. It earned over P 100 million, kicking off the Queen of All Media’s list of box-office horror hits.

Sukob (2006)

The film is a not-so-gentle reminder of Filipino pamahiins.

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Kris Aquino and Claudine Barretto are sisters who do not follow the superstitious belief to not get married in the same year as an immediate family member dies lest more relatives die. The death and disappearance of their family members in the film makes you want to listen to your lola’s pamahiins.

Dalaw (2010)

Remarrying after your spouse passes away may not be the best idea.

Kris plays Stella, a widow who reunites with and marries her old flame, Anton. Stella’s vengeful late husband doesn’t approve because her nightmares start to become reality and people start dying soon after she moves into her new husband’s home.

Segunda Mano (2011)

Are you a fan of ukay-ukay or secondhand finds?

In this 2011 horror film, Kris Aquino buys a secondhand bag to try to impress her boyfriend. Plot twist —the bag originally belonged to the late wife of the said boyfriend. So you can just imagine how the late wife felt about it and why she caused a series of mysterious deaths.

Feng Shui 2 (2014)

Ten years after the success of Feng Shui, Kris reprised her role for a second movie.

The Feng Shui sequel focuses on Lester (Coco Martin), the new owner of the cursed bagua. He seemed to have luck and prosperity at first, but deadly consequences soon follow. He eventually asks Kris’s character for help in defeating these consequences.

Whether you love her or hate her, Kris Aquino has starred in enough notable horror films to earn the title “Box Office Horror Queen.” Check out her films this Halloween!

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Grub’s up: why maggot meals are a hit on one UK chicken farm

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It’s 10am and the hens are getting excited and bustling around. Jo and Charles Mear are approaching the hutches carrying blue crates and the birds, heads popping up, know what’s inside: black soldier fly larvae or maggots.

Watching chickens peck around for maggots should be utterly normal. Insects are a natural part of a bird’s diet, but most hens today never see one in their lifetime. Instead, they are kept indoors and fed a grain- and soy-rich diet, typically in the form of pellets.

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But insects are rich in protein and essential micronutrients. They require less space, produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions and have a high feed conversion rate. And if they could reduce, even in just a small way, the dominance of rainforest-destroying soy as the feed of choice for UK chickens, the benefits could be enormous.

“[Soy is] our Achilles heel. It’s the best pound for pound source of protein so it’s hard to convince farmers to move away from it,” says Charles.

Scientists at the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization certainly believe they can, concluding that insects contain the necessary nutrients, especially protein, to replace between 25-100% of soymeal for chickens. And here, on this chicken farm in Cambridgeshire, an experiment is being carried out that might bring that reality a little closer.

The Mears keep around 28,000 birds across two barns in Cambridgeshire, supplying branded free-range eggs to the Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Tesco. “We’re trying to produce a more sustainable ‘over the hedge’ farm here where we source everything we need as locally as possible. So finding a way to replace soy has been the next step for us,” says Charles.

That opportunity presented itself when by chance he heard about two Cambridge graduates who had recently founded the insect startup Better Origin. “With the guys being so close by I just said to them to come and use our farm to trial the insects,” says Charles.

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In March they began hosting the UK’s first AI-powered insect mini farm in a shipping container unit, growing larvae using food waste. The specialised insect-breeding unit was built off-site and delivered straight to the farm. Batches of maggot eggs arrive every few days, and the insects are reared in an automated setup that tracks their growth using thermal cameras and AI. All Charles and Jo need to do is keep the unit supplied with energy and waste feedstocks.

The larvae grow rapidly: “5,000 times its body mass in less than a couple of weeks”, according to Better Origin’s co-founder Fotis Fotiadis, and happily live off food and crop waste. After two weeks they are ready to be fed to the hens, and a new cycle of eggs is delivered to the farm to maintain a continuous supply of insects.

The results have been unequivocally positive, say the Mears. The birds – a wonderfully healthy and energetic flock – love it: they’ve worked out the time of the day when blue containers of maggots, rather than ready-made feed, arrive, and get particularly excited when they see them coming.

Miha Pipan and Fotis Fotiadis

It has also encouraged the hens to carry out natural foraging behaviours, says Charles, who has noticed that as a result they seem less inclined to peck other birds. “Even after the maggots are all gone they carry on looking and stay active doing little scratch dances, which is really healthy for them.”

“It also brings a reduction in floor eggs [eggs laid on the floor which are downgraded by retailers and not able to be sold as fresh eggs]. As they are looking for food they don’t feel comfortable laying eggs out and about in the communal areas so go back to their nesting boxes to lay eggs.”

“Normally improved welfare outcomes come at a cost to productivity, but that’s not the case with feeding live insects,” says Fotiadis. “This is what chickens have evolved for millions of years to do, hunting and pecking around for their food.”

Feeding live insects has also been found to have a positive effect on the birds’ immune systems – the Mears haven’t used antibiotics on their farm this year – offering the potential to reduce antibiotic use, which continues to rise in the poultry sector.

For now, the ambition is to replace 5% of the birds’ soy-based diet with insects. And while the welfare and environmental benefits are already clear, the main selling point for farmers is economics, says Fotiadis, who calculates that supplementing diets with live insects can add 80p-GBP1 per hen of profit per year.

“We know there are welfare benefits, but these are hard to monitor. But we can prove to the rest of the farming industry the financial benefit of incorporating insects. It increases productivity (the birds produce more eggs), the quality of the eggs (less floor eggs) and improves feather cover (poor feather cover is linked to the need for more feed). It works for the farmer and makes them more money,” he says.

He and his team, who are installing a second insect-rearing unit on a chicken farm in Wales next month, have also tracked a 3% increase in shell strength in the hens’ eggs due to the rich source of calcium provided by the black soldier fly larvae.

Inside the shipping container

“This type of larvae is a missing link in the food chain. In nature there is no waste. The apple rots and is either absorbed by the soil or eaten and converted into nutrients by larvae. We take wasted nutrients and put them back into the food chain. It’s closer to nature and a much better way of farming,” says Fotiadis.

Back on the farm, Charles Mear can’t get enough of seeing how much his hens are enjoying the insects. “Psychologically, the hen always wants to go out and scratch about to loosen the soil and look for grub. I just love coming and seeing them itching to get out of the shed and look for it [the larvae] now they know it is going to be there.”

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"We are so glad we chose a Montessori education for our daughters.  Because of Montessori, they are able to work independently, see and understand multiple solutions to a given problem or situation, comfortable seeking help and knowing when it is needed and well adapted at presenting to adults as well as their peers.  Academics and the natural world around them are dual focuses for students at the Montessori School for Shreveport, in a nurturing environment that instills in them a great sense of personal responsibility and self -confidence. Both of our daughters flourished in high school and are now doing the same in college."

Donna & Tal Walker, Alumni Parents

"The thing that I love most about Montessori is the way it instills a love of learning in kids. It begins at the younger age and just strengthens with each passing grade. The personalized attention, freedom and time to explore subjects that interest them keeps the kids excited about learning through upper elementary and middle school. It also allows them to begin to figure out what they may want to do with their lives. That is priceless!"

Brenda Nims, Alumni Parent

"Our son, Alston Walker, attended Montessori School for Shreveport from 1989 to 2001, beginning with toddler and completing middle school.  It was definitely among the best decisions we ever made for him.  Our primary concern when selecting a school was that his environment encourage curiosity and exploration so that he would always enjoy learning.  Not only did Montessori provide this environment, it far exceeded our expectations.

One of the concerns often expressed by Montessori parents is whether their child will be able to adapt to traditional school.  When Alston moved to Caddo Magnet High School, the counselor said that they love having children from Montessori because they ask a lot of questions and are so involved in the learning process.  And so it was for our son.  He graduated from Magnet High summa cum laude, received an academic scholarship to Tulane University, graduating cum laude and graduated from Tulane Law School magna cum laude after serving as Editor in Chief of the Law Review and receiving the highest award voted on by the faculty.  He is now working in Houston for an international law firm.  I include this information not to brag (well, maybe a little), but to demonstrate that your child can excel in the real world with a Montessori education.

But it was not just the academics that provided the foundation for Alston’s education.  He learned to respect others, initially by not stepping on their mat and when later by listening to different viewpoints.   The age grouping allowed him to be a follower and a leader, always working together in a collaborative manner.  Of particular importance is that his satisfaction from doing well comes from within rather than from external praise or rewards. The teachers are unparalleled.  They speak to each child with patience and respect, forever guiding him to understanding the problem at hand.  When there are conflicts the teacher sits with the children so they can articulate the problems and come to a resolution.  So our children actually learn conflict resolution directly with the persons involved, a skill that seems to be lost on so many adults today.

I could write pages on the benefits of Montessori.  I have no doubt that Alston’s success today in his work life, but more importantly in his character, integrity and happiness are in very large part due to Montessori."

Laurie Lyons & Henry Walker,

Alumni Parents

“The first word that comes to mind when I think of Montessori is confidence. That’s what both of my very different daughters gained in the Montessori program. They learned how to organize their schedules, work independently or with a group, and set boundaries for themselves. Life skills that provided a seamless transition into high school and college.

Jennifer Moorhead, Alumni Parent

In this video from the American Montessori Society, parents from a variety Montessori schools express, in their own words, what makes a Montessori education special.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued three rules on June 19, granting additional powers to states to determine their projected energy resource mixes, including nuclear energy. In response to the rules, utilities should be prepared for possible changes to state policies defining what constitutes “clean” energy and supporting reliability. The rules are intended to go into effect 30 days from their issuance. However, the implementation timeline for the rules is not certain because several states and organizations have stated they intend to challenge the rules in the federal courts.

The first rule repealed the Clean Power Plan (CPP) issued in 2015. With the CPP’s repeal, the EPA eliminated the national target of reducing by 2030 carbon dioxide emissions by 32% from 2005 levels. In short, the EPA determined that its authority under the Clean Air Act (CAA) is limited to regulating individual facilities, and the EPA cannot select a mechanism as the best system of emission reduction (BSER) premised on application to an energy source category as a whole. The immediate effects of the CPP’s repeal are likely to be minimal because the policy has been stayed by the US Supreme Court since February 9, 2016.

Second, the EPA promulgated the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule, which effectively replaces the CPP. ACE does not set national emission reduction targets but instead consists of emission guidelines that allow states to develop their own individual plans. ACE directs each state to create and submit to the EPA plans that establish standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from existing coal-fired electric utility generating units (EGUs) within their jurisdiction. States must submit their plans within three years of the effective date of ACE. ACE also incorporates the EPA’s determination that heat rate improvement (also referred to as efficiency improvement) is the BSER for reducing greenhouse gases from existing coal-fired EGUs. ACE leaves to the states the responsibility to determine the level of stringency associated with the BSER in their respective plans.

In its third rule, the EPA finalized implementation regulations that apply to ACE and any future emission guidelines promulgated under CAA Section 111(d). A stated purpose of the rule is to update the implementing regulations and align them with CAA Section 111(d) in its current form as amended by Congress in 1990. The EPA also noted that a driving force for the rule was to clarify that states have broad discretion in establishing and applying emissions standards consistent with the BSER.

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What is the Bible?

Why do Christians read, teach, love, and trust the bible?

The word “bible” literally means “book”, which means the Holy Bible is literally the Holy Book. It is all about relationship. The bible is a book about God’s love for and relationship with his children, as well as our relationship with one another.

The bible is God’s Word. Written over the course of 1500 years God used 40 different authors to relay the stories and testimonies we find throughout the 39 Old Testament and 27 New Testament scriptures. It is an instruction manual teaching us how to live our best life, get through anything we face, love fully, find peace, hope, and comfort. It is a book of forgiveness, faith, grace, sacrifice, and so much more.

'Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. ' John 5:24

Why is it relevant?

My pastor said once “our level of appreciation is often based on our level of understanding.” The relevance of the bible is a very common debate. More and more, people do not see it as relevant, and that is why it is all the more relevant and important to read, study and understand. Only through diving in and striving to understand it can we learn to appreciate its relevance in our own lives.

' The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.' Isaiah 40:8

“...stand forever.” “...eternal life.” These are terms we see throughout scripture. Although the words “eternal” and “forever” sound like they are talking about the future, which would be unknown, it actually begins here and now. The Word of God is eternal - the relevance of it never expires. Scripture will always be essential and applicable, through all of time, which includes right now.

‘ Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent"’ John 17:3

“...new life.” “...born again.” Eternal life, and being reborn, given new life, means that when you love and accept God, His word, and His son you are changed. Not instantly, but as you develop your faith, as you grow closer in relationship with God, begin to understand what He has done for you, what He has the power to do, you begin to change. You are transformed into the best version of yourself.

‘ Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17

When I made the decision to trust and follow God I learned what it meant to be given new life. I began reading my bible not out of obligation or because I was told to do so. I started reading it with the desire to learn what it meant, to learn how to heal. I started navigating that nagging question “if there is a God, why would He care about me?” As I read, studied and understood more I began to appreciate it more. I experienced God heal me through His Word.

'For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. ' Hebrews 4:12

The Word of God has the power to completely transform you. Not only does it provide instructions about how we should behave and live, but it provides hope, inspires courage and humility, pours out love, and can help you through any dark time. It explains who God is, tells us what Jesus has done for us, teaches us countless lessons, and gives innumerable testimonies and stories from real people throughout time that carry relevance even today. It gives us a look into the beginning of human history and tells us where we came from.

'And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. ' 1 John 5:11-13

Believing that the bible is the true Word of God opens the door to unimaginable blessings that God is holding for you, waiting for you to trust and believe in Him.

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Growing sustainability in FAD tuna fishing

Echebastar Fleet and Purse Seine Skipjack Tuna fishery

Amount awarded: £49,980

This project concentrates on improving practices that use Fish aggregating devices (FADs).

FADs are a man-made objects used to attract open ocean fish such as tuna. A FAD typically consists of floating buoys used to attract predatory fish through the build-up of a mini-marine ecosystem.

Derelict or lost drifting FADs can cause issues for vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) like coral reefs. Bycatch of species like silky sharks can also be an issue.

The MSC certified Echebastar fishery targets skipjack tuna in the Indian Ocean. They want to better understand the impact of FADs on local species and help reduce unwanted impacts. This pilot project will tag released silky sharks and monitor bycatch.

With their partners AZTI, the fishery is already researching the design and construction of biodegradable FADs. Their findings may help accelerate the sustainability and certification of other IOTC (Indian Ocean Tuna Commission) fisheries.

The project is also supporting the FAD Watch initiative, set up in the Seychelles to intercept lost FADs.

The funding is recognition of the contribution of the Echebastar work programme strengthening the sustainability credentials of the whole Indian Ocean purse sein tuna fishery. The funding will enable a more rigorous approach to addressing several important issues while providing a basis to identify where additional work may be required.

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