By Aaron Earls
Most Protestant churchgoers say they are eager to talk to others about Jesus and are praying for opportunities to share their faith, but most say they have not had any evangelistic conversations in the past six months.
The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found excitement and eagerness about the idea of evangelism, but few Protestant churchgoers actually engaged in the practice on a regular basis.
More than half (55%) of those who attend church at least once a month say they have not shared with someone how to become a Christian in the past six months.
“Sharing the good news that Jesus paid for our sins through His death on the cross and rose again to bring us new life is the mission of the church,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research, “but it does not appear to be the priority of churchgoers.”
Seeking evangelistic opportunities
A majority of churchgoers (56%) say they pray for opportunities to tell others about Jesus at least once a week, with 23% praying for such moments every day.
More than a quarter (27%) say they rarely or never pray for those opportunities.
Those with a high school diploma or less are most likely to say they pray for those opportunities every day (31%).
Hispanics (36%) and African Americans (29%) are more likely to offer those prayers every day compared to whites (20%) or other ethnicities (17%).
Increased church attendance makes it more likely someone has offered evangelistic prayers.
Those who attend a worship service on average once a week (75%) are more likely than churchgoers who attend less frequently (69%) to pray at least once a month.
Most churchgoers (56%) also say they are eager to talk about Jesus with people who are not like them in terms of ethnicity, income or interests. About 1 in 6 disagree (16%).
Churchgoers 65 and older are the age group least likely to strongly agree they are eager to share the gospel with those different from themselves (20%).
Hispanics (40%) and African Americans (32%) are more likely to strongly agree than whites (23%).
“The task of making disciples of all nations has not been fully embraced in the American church—especially by the majority culture,” said McConnell. “This is in spite of the convenience of having other ethnicities and immigrants from other countries often living in the same neighborhood.”
Missing evangelistic opportunities
Less than half of churchgoers say they have shared with someone in the past six months how to become a Christian (45%).
Of those who have spoken to someone about becoming a Christian, most had done so with one or two people (24%). Around 1 in 10 churchgoers (10%) average at least one evangelistic conversation a month.
Those 65 and older are the age demographic most likely to say they had no evangelistic conversations recently (62%).
“Recently, there has been much discussion about young adults participating less in evangelism. That’s not the case, however,” said McConnell. “In fact, young adult and middle-aged churchgoers are more likely to have shared with someone how to become a Christian in the past six months than older churchgoing adults.”
Hispanics are the ethnic group least likely to say they have not spoken with anyone about becoming a Christian in the last six months (32%).
Those who attend a worship service four times a month or more (53%) are less likely to say they have had no evangelistic conversations than those who attend less than four times a month (60%).
Most churchgoers (55%) say they have, however, invited an unchurched person to a church service or program in the past six months.
While 45% say they haven’t made any invitation, 31% say they invited one or two individuals.
Again, Hispanics are the most likely to have invited someone. Around 7 in 10 (71%) Hispanic churchgoers say they invited at least one person to church.
Increased church attendance is also linked to an increased practice of inviting others to church.
Those who attend at least four times a month (58%) are more likely to say they have invited an unchurched person to a church service in the past six months than those who attend less than four times a month (47%).
“Jesus never promised the Great Commission would be completed quickly,” said McConnell, “but He set the expectation that the efforts to reach all nations with His gospel should be continuous. Many in church today appear to be distracted from Jesus’ final command.”
Evangelism is one of eight signposts that are measured in the Discipleship Pathway Assessment and addressed in Lifeway’s Bible Studies for Life curriculum. For more information, visit DiscipleshiepPathwayAssessment.com.
Aaron is a writer for LifewayResearch.com.
The online survey of 2,500 Protestant churchgoers was conducted Jan. 14–29, 2019. Respondents were screened to include those who identified as Protestant/non-denominational and attend religious services at least once a month. Quotas and slight weights were used to balance gender, age, region, ethnicity, income and denominational affiliation. The completed sample is 2,500 surveys. The sample provides 95% confidence that the sampling error does not exceed plus or minus 2.0%. Margins of error are higher in sub-groups.


Goal models and business process models are complementary artifacts for capturing the requirements and their execution flow in software engineering. In this case, goal models serve as input for designing business process models. This requires mappings between both types of models in order to describe which user goals are implemented by which activities in a business process. Due to the large number of possible relationships among goals in the goal model and possible control flows of activities, developers struggle with the challenge of maintaining consistent configurations of both models and their mappings. Managing these mappings manually is error-prone. In our work, we propose an automated solution that relies on Description Logics and automated reasoners for validating mappings that describe the realization of goals by activities in business process models. The results are the identification of two inconsistency patterns - orchestration inconsistency and choreography inconsistency - and the development of the corresponding algorithms for detecting these inconsistencies.
- Goal-oriented process design
- Goal-oriented process engineering
- Inconsistency detection
- Requirement modeling


BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is to determine opportunities and barriers regarding the management of overweight and obese children in daily practice, and to show the value of using focus groups when developing an action plan for childhood overweight management in a local context.
METHODS: Seven focus groups and four semi-structured interviews were conducted with 29 professionals from nine different care disciplines and 7 parents of overweight and obese children aged 4-19 years.
RESULTS: After thorough analysis of the focus groups, issues concerning finding the most appropriate care and realising a long-term weight management in daily practice have become clear. Some examples of these issues are: lack of awareness, reluctance to discuss and refer, mutual cooperation, contradictory advice and expectations of treatment and lack of effective support strategies.
CONCLUSION: Focus groups deliver important information on local issues that are important for the development and implementation of a childhood overweight management action plan. And, besides delivering necessary information, focus groups lead to an increased awareness and willingness to improve childhood overweight management in a local context.
- Child, Preschool
- Chronic Disease
- Disease Management
- Focus Groups
- Interviews as Topic
- Models, Biological
- Program Development
- Psychology, Child
- Young Adult
- Journal Article
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't


Since the initial emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, a rapid spread of the disease occurred around the world, rising to become an international global health concern at pandemic level. In the face of this medical challenge threatening humans, the development of rapid and accurate methods for early screening and diagnosis of COVID-19 became crucial to containing the emerging public health threat, and prevent further spread within the population. Despite the large number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in China, some problematic cases with inconsistent laboratory testing results, were reported. Specifically, a high false-negative rate of 41% on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) detection by real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assays was observed in China. Although serological testing has been applied worldwide as a complementary method to help identify SARS-CoV-2, several limitations on its use have been reported in China. Therefore, the use of both qRT-PCR and serological testing in the diagnosis of COVID-19 in China and elsewhere, presented considerable challenges, but when used in combination, can be valuable tools in the fight against COVID-19. In this review, we give an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of different molecular techniques for SARS-CoV-2 detection that are currently used in several labs, including qRT-PCR, gene sequencing, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), nucleic acid mass spectrometry (MS), and gene editing technique based on clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR/Cas13) system. Then we mainly review and analyze some causes of false-negative qRT-PCR results, and how to resolve some of the diagnostic dilemma.


The only way to solve it was to buy it. But it will continue to be for sale – to the person who loves it for its history and its features and doesn’t want to knock it down. We had to buy it to keep it safe. The restoration will be a long, slow process as we are otherwise engaged in a very long and time consuming project elsewhere. But little by little we will peel away the awful things that have happened to it – vinyl siding, home depot windows, layers of neglect. The chimney will be rebuilt. Because of its location, this million dollar project will be reclaimed for much less and may need fundraising efforts. I am thinking of selling bricks. Perhaps for a small fee one can have their name live forever on a brick in the to-be-rebuilt attic chimney of the Asahel Olcott house.
There will be little or no profit here, at least financially. This is not an upscale neighborhood. It is a humble farming community, desirable only to the folks sensitive enough to value the quiet ambiance of this street along the Great River, that brought initially the Dutch and then the folks from Dorchester to settle here, Connecticut’s first town. The profit is to the street, to the neighbors, and to Connecticut’s rich history. We are doing this out of respect for Asahel Olcott who responded in 1775 to the Lexington Alarm. Now we’ve responded to his alarm, to preserve the homes of our ancestors, who not only fought for our freedom, but gave us a rich architectural heritage that sustains us physically, aesthetically and psychologically. We still wonder at, and learn from, their courage, their efforts, their class.
Will keep you posted on the progress.


Mississippi ‘Personhood’ Bill (HB 1106)
This law was last updated on Apr 20, 2016
HB 1106 would change the definition of “person” under Mississippi law to include “every human being from the moment of fertilization.”
If passed, the bill would also give full legal rights to fertilized eggs, embryos, and fetuses, and would ban abortion, birth control pills, IUDs, and emergency contraception. In addition, it would eliminate certain medical choices for women, including some cancer treatments and in vitro fertilization, and might lead to investigation and prosecution of women who miscarry to determine if their own actions caused the death of the fetus.
Similar to HB 1309, which failed to pass in 2015.


First aid is a procedure that is done to help a sick person to stabilize as medical attention is awaited to be done. First aid is usually done under emergency cases when someone has been critically injured or when someone has suddenly fallen ill. Theres nothing as dangerous as someone suddenly falls sick or gets critically injured and be in a group of untrained people who know less about first aid this tends to be very risky and very dangerous as the life of the victim will be at risk. No one can predict an accident nor falling sick and thats why it is vital to have full training of first aid to avoid worsening of such situations. By having the right training of first aid you will be able to risk management at ease without fear of contradiction. Victims of first aid should be handled professionally as this is someones health and people shouldnt take experiments with them.
First aid training is very important even in organizations as this is one way of ensuring safety among employees. First aid creates confidence at workplace and also efficiency as employees will be confident with each other in case of an emergency. Organizations should introduce CPR training as this is a common practice that everyone should know and learn CPR is one of the essential practices in first aiding. Trained employees upon first aid is a plus since in case of an emergency they are able to operate the first aid kit and that they will be certain for a positive outcome since they will be sure of how the kit tools are operated and be able to identify them. More so the workers become more safety aware and this is one way of controlling any risks of accidents and also it helps the people around to be responsible in case of any injuries.
The training of first aid helps the employees have morale among themselves upon health practices and other related issues. Sick and injured people tend to be very fragile and without proper care of first aid they might end up deteriorating big time thats why it is vital to have the right training at all cost. Knowing the right ways of risk management is important in any organizations as this is one way of gaining confidence while undertaking first aid procedure. It is everyones obligation to get first aid training as this is so helpful in times of emergencies.


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I was born in Sweden and grew up in the United Kingdom, a part of the world that conservatives in America denounce for their “cradle to the grave” welfare policies while also being a place that liberals think of as a utopia.
Europeans look at America and are mystified by it’s enduring racism and strange gun laws, but are also drawn to the promise of the American dream.
I was drawn to it too.
In 2013, I moved to Tallahassee, Florida for university.
Unbeknown to me, I had stepped into a National Rifle Association (NRA) battleground state, which would ultimately set the course of the rest of my college career.
Before I stumbled onto the campus carry debate, I had no idea what the term meant. I didn’t pay much attention to Florida politics, so learning that lawmakers wanted to allow people with concealed carry permits to bring their firearms on to campus, with no restrictions, was bewildering.
Which is why I decided to join the Florida Coalition To Keep Guns Off Campus as their Director of Communications.
The UK has some of the strictest gun laws in the world. I’m a fan of those laws. They helped keep me safe.
But I’m not here to force them on my fellow students. I simply want international students like me to have a say when such a dangerous bill could impact us, because my college campus is my home.
Europeans find America’s gun obsession both fascinating and disturbing. We question how a country, a leader in the modern world, struggles with doing anything about their gun violence problem.
It’s an issue unique to the US, when even the majority of police officers in the UK don’t have access to a gun, unless they join a special armed police unit.
In a country of 70 million people, only 6,000 police officers are armed. And the strategy seems to work.
Which is why the concept of arming everyone in society is just absurd to me. Especially on a college campus, where controversial ideas are discussed, students are failed by professors, and alcohol and drugs are frequently used.
I know some proponents of campus carry personally, and in no way am I suggesting that they would harm anyone. On a whole, our political leanings don’t impact how we behave in our day-to-day lives.
But as students, in an environment that essentially promotes, to quote Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa, “living young and wild and free” that is no place for a deadly weapon that can kill people.
To get into the nitty gritty of this, why do lawmakers, some constituents and even some students feel that the only way they’ll be safe is if they have a gun all the time?
The NRA has peddled the “the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun” theory to push the narrative that a gun will provide you security because everyone else has one.
And it turns into this never-ending cycle of everyone wanting a gun to protect themselves from each other. The problem is, a “good guy with a gun” only stops a “bad guy with a gun” 3 percent of the time.
But that doesn’t stop the gun lobby. They further push their message out there, grasping on to the national conversation on campus sexual assault, and attempt to use it to their advantage.
Their argument is that a woman should be able to defend herself with a gun on campus if she feels her life is threatened. On its face, that may sound reasonable. The problem is: facts and variables. Every assault is different, and proclaiming that a gun is the answer to all of them is simplistic and ignoring real solutions.
Every time there’s a mass shooting, America is again forced to confront its addiction to guns.
As gun control activists and gun rights proponents face off in the national arena of public opinion, the British watch on in a perplexed manner.
Seeing this over and over again, I’ve come to realize trying to apply a British ideology on guns in the US is useless.
Of course, the statistics speak for themselves, higher rates of gun ownership in the US does equal in higher rates of gun violence. Clearly there is a problem. But the Second Amendment has to make us Europeans take into account the cultural significance of firearms in the US, so we understand why they are so voraciously defended.
For many, the Constitution is their bible (apart from, you know, the Bible). Who am I to dismiss that so casually?
But even when I put that in my pile of things to think about over my morning tea, I also know that the majority of American voters do want more gun regulation.
Even the majority of NRA members want universal background checks. So what is holding the US back?
Again, it’s the gun lobby. The NRA has stopped representing their members, and instead represents gun manufacturers, and with their financial muscle, most politicians cower in their presence.
How does this relate to campus carry? Allowing guns on campus is the NRA’s new mission, and although the political will for it isn’t as readily available even in red states, their campaigns are slowly gaining ground.
In Florida, we’ve managed to beat it two years in a row, but next year is looking to be our toughest yet because the NRA will put this on the top of their priority list and they’ll pour their resources into the Sunshine State.
Marion Hammer, the NRA’s former president turned lobbyist, comes back every session with a determined glint in her eye that admittedly I find a little scary. She’s such an effective lobbyist that Florida is sometimes referred to as the Gunshine State.
One interesting part of this whole conversation has been the NRA’s and Students for Concealed Carry’s manipulation of data.
They’ve compared US and UK violent crime rates, using the numbers as a justification for campus carry, and guns everywhere in general.
It is a completely misleading comparison.
Yes, violent crime rates in the UK are higher per capita. But they forget to mention that the violent crime definitions in the two countries are very different. In the UK, the definition is “all crimes against the person”. This includes bicycle theft, all domestic violence offences, all sexual offences, all assault offences and many more. And even the definitions of those crimes are broader in the UK.
In the US, the FBI definition is much narrower; “violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.” So there is no real way to compare the rates.
Florida House Rep. Julio Gonzalez, (R) made a similar argument, citing a ‘study’, that I later found and read. Two Harvard students who were gun rights activists, not researchers, wrote it. On top of that, the paper was severely criticized by the Director of the Harvard Injury Control Research Center, Dr. David Hemenway.
How does the Florida Coalition To Keep Guns Off Campus, a group that just doesn’t have access to resources like the gun lobby, beat them again?
I’ll be honest, I’m concerned.
Our continued efforts to combat their problematic ‘solution’ to sexual assault and mass shootings in an educational environment resonates with the majority of students, but will it resonate with legislators in 2017?
It’s certainly interesting that legislators are so ready to consider and pass guns on campus, when every university stakeholder that has spoken out has said they don’t want it. But a bill that would have allowed guns in legislative meetings hasn’t moved forward since last year. A little hypocritical, no? If Florida legislators really believe guns lead to greater safety, then they’d want to flood legislative chambers with them.
As of now, this issue isn’t going away.
Florida is on the NRA’s priority list. Students, staff and faculty need to pull together for the 2017 legislative session.
And what am I doing? I graduate this semester, so I get to go back to my cozy gun-free London, and watch this whole situation unfold from afar.
But now that I’ve gotten to know all these amazing people during our fight against these farcical bills, I know I’ll be somberly watching as they do it again without me.


sug·gest·ed , sug·gest·ing , sug·gests
1. To offer for consideration or action; propose: suggest things for children to do; suggested that we take a walk.
2. To bring or call to mind by logic or association; evoke: a cloud that suggests a mushroom; a ringlike symbol suggesting unity.
3. To make evident indirectly; intimate or imply: a silence that suggested disapproval.
4. To serve as or provide a motive for; prompt or demand: Such a crime suggests apt punishment.
Why can an obscure anonymous blogboy do this in 15 minutes, yet the national media not manage to pull off any comparison in 48 hours?
October 28, 2002:
"This [Saddam Hussein] is a person who has had contacts with al Qaeda."
February 2, 2003:
"Saddam Hussein has longstanding, direct and continuing ties to terrorist networks. Senior members of Iraqi intelligence and al Qaeda have met at least eight times since the early 1990s. Iraq has sent bomb-making and document forgery experts to work with al Qaeda. Iraq has also provided al Qaeda with chemical and biological weapons training."
March 6, 2003:
"He has trained and financed al Qaeda-type organizations before, al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations."May 1, 2003 sans flightsuit:
The liberation of Iraq is a crucial advance in the campaign against terror. We've removed an ally of al Qaeda, and cut off a source of terrorist funding.
January 23, 2004:
"There's overwhelming evidence there was a connection between al Qaeda and the Iraqi government," Cheney said in an interview on National Public Radio.
June 15, 2004:
President Bush repeated his administration's claim that Iraq was in league with al Qaeda under Saddam Hussein's rule, saying Tuesday that fugitive Islamic militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi ties Saddam to the terrorist network.
June 18, 2004:
Vice President Dick Cheney said Thursday the evidence is "overwhelming" that al Qaeda had a relationship with Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq, and he said media reports suggesting that the 9/11 commission has reached a contradictory conclusion were "irresponsible."
"There clearly was a relationship. It's been testified to. The evidence is overwhelming," Cheney said in an interview with CNBC's "Capitol Report."
June 18, 2004:
"The reason I keep insisting that there was a relationship between Iraq and Saddam and al Qaeda" is "because there was a relationship between Iraq and al Qaeda."


There’s a massive requirement for licensed electricians in the workforce recently. The video below demonstrates what electricians do, as well as how electricians are needed.
If you want to do any work at home it is necessary to hire an electrician. One thing that could stop you from receiving the necessary licenses to do this is an absence of it. After passing an exam, you will be certified as certified as a master electrician, and also jobs in project management. If you require electricity at a construction site, the best option is to employ an electrical contractor. They specialize in complex huge-scale electrical concerns. Many of these business owners were electricians before who can assist other people grow their career.
Over the last ten years electricians have watched the salaries of electricians increase in steady pace. This can enable you to increase your salary further. Electrical contractors can boost their earnings by acquiring greater customers. That means the pay of electrical contractors is without limits and is significantly higher than the salary of electricians.
The video Why become an Electrician exposes that there’s large demand for electricians, especially in the case of online advertisements for jobs. The year 2020 saw 25 percent of electricians had a self-employed job. Electrical contractors are owners of businesses who employed electricians as well. You can find them maintaining utility lines, whether they’re doing distribution of power or lighting. Electricians have to perform considerable climbing as well as heavy lifting.
Two kinds of electricians are available two types of electricians: outdoor and inside. Inside electricians put in the electric components of your home – they’re called residential electricians. Although they can perform the same functions external electricians are able to accomplish this using high voltage equipment.
As per the video, electricians can be self-employed or work for firms. In terms of salary, electricians can boost to six figures with the help of overtime. Electricians have a high level of expertise. 71c69n4j8y.


Yes, of course cancer in dogs can be prevented. Unfortunately, solid, practical information about exactly how to prevent dog cancer is very rare, just as it is in human health circles. What’s available instead are extremely remote causation factors, vague allusions and red herrings.
Of course, the self-serving, baseless “early detection saves lives” admonition is prominent too. More about that later.
Recently I did a little research on what’s being said by the “experts” about the possibility of preventing cancer in dogs. Almost every dog, pet or veterinarian-related site on the internet has addressed this topic. They all pretty much have the same invariably ineffectual advice. Some of the factors listed below are the most common.
The first blind alley
When I searched on “Can cancer be prevented in dogs?”, the first website that came up is Morris Animal Foundation’s top 12 things you can do to prevent cancer in your dog. Inexplicably, the first thing on their list is “avoiding second-hand smoke”. Primary lung cancer is one of the rarest forms of dog cancer, accounting for only 1% of all of dog cancers. So why does this appear as #1? One can only wonder.
Secondhand smoke is unhealthy, to be sure. If anyone reading that is inspired to start doing their smoking outside or away from their pets, it’s going to be healthier for them, for sure. But if you really want to empower people, do you top your list with a factor that may cause a very rare form of cancer? I say no.
Everyone seems to “know” that obesity is a factor in canine cancer. There’s no doubt it figures into cancer causation somewhere. But is it actually a CAUSE? No, it’s not. It’s a consequence, or an effect, just like cancer itself. The real cause is further upstream. That would be the diet, of course, so at least this sends us looking in the right direction.
If the owner of an obese dog decides to feed less of the food that has caused the obesity, this will naturally decrease the chances of the dog contracting cancer. It won’t be because the dog is slimmer, however. It will be because the body is less polluted. That may seem like a minor distinction, but it’s not.
Does sunshine cause cancer in dogs?
Almost all sites list “limit exposure to sunshine” as a prevention factor. Apparently, skin cancer is falsely blamed on sunshine in dogs just as it is in humans. In truth, the sun does not cause cancer in ANY species. This is evidenced by the fact that human skin cancer is more common in places not known for abundant sunshine than in those which are. Theorists hypothesize that this is because people residing in un-sunny locales just aren’t used to the sun and get burned more often.
However, this idea does not jibe with recent research that shows lifestyle factors, especially DIET, are far more important than exposure. It’s not sunshine, but acidic wastes and toxins coming through the skin that actually cause skin cancer. This accounts for why there is such a strong correlation between the chemicalization of foods that has happened in the last 100 years and the increase in human cancers, including skin cancer . For evidence of this obvious truth with regard to dog skin cancers, we only have to ask why researchers aren’t seeing wolves with skin cancer? Wolves spend more time outside than domestic dogs by an enormous measure. What wolves DON’T do, is eat commercial dog food.
These so-called experts are proposing a lot of speculative nonsense regarding dog cancer. But sunshine as a causative factor has to be the most ridiculous. The reason why skin cancers are so prevalent in dogs has NOTHING to do with exposure to sunshine. It’s because, as a species, they are very prone to eliminate superfluous wastes through their skin. That’s why “allergies” are prevalent in dogs as well. It’s all about the waste elimination system in the body becoming overloaded and looking for alternative outbound channels.
What is cancer, anyway?
I hope by now that you’re beginning to see how this information is actually worse than no information at all. If you were left to figure out cancer completely on your own, you’d do a better job at pinning down the relevant factors.
Cancer is simply a body that is so overloaded with toxic, morbid wastes that its cells must adapt themselves to those that can survive in a dirty, anaerobic environment. That’s all! Cancer is your dog’s body’s attempt to adapt to an internal environment that’s so polluted that it can’t function normally. It is the body’s effort to compensate for and accommodate unrelenting harmful influences. Cancer is NEVER something that attacks. It builds from within, just like all other forms of disease. To understand this concept better, please check out this video where Dr. Thomas Lodi explains the function of disease.
So once again we see that waste is the problem. And what could represent a more concentrated form of waste than undigested foods? The only things worse are medicines, herbs, supplements and oils, but these are given in small quantities. FOOD is the biggie. All forms of pollution, including in the air, water and household environment, are extremely dilute by comparison.
Back to the list…
Don’t we all do everything we can already to avoid exposing our dogs to toxins? I have to think most of us do. But what are we to do about the exposure we can’t do anything about? Things like air pollution, lawn chemicals in public parks, mandated vaccines and other unpreventable contact our dogs have with toxins?
The “experts” on “preventing cancer” know that we can’t do anything about that. Whether they realize it or not, their aim is to make us think this means we can’t do anything about cancer, either. That’s certainly what the cancer establishment would like us to think. If this is news to you, I exhort you to educate yourself via any one of the thousands of books that have called out the cancer industry for its utter failure to even feign interest in prevention. Again, I must ask you to ponder: what industry works to put itself out of business?
The good news
All of that aside, there is some REALLY good news for those of us willing to feed our dogs real, biologically appropriate foods. There is absolutely striking research done by Dr. T. Colin Campbell that reveals how strong the correlation is between a good diet and outcomes following exposure to toxins.
He cites in his book “Whole” that he and his team took a group of mice and separated them into two groups. To one group, he fed the equivalent of the human high protein diet (which is biologically inappropriate in the extreme, if you didn’t already know). To the other group, he fed protein in the quantities appropriate for the subject species (and interestingly, rats are closer to dogs than humans in this regard). Then he exposed both of them to carcinogens. In the group that was fed moderate protein, NONE got cancer. In the high protein group, 100% either got cancer or pre-cancerous lesions. The outcome of the study may be an indictment of protein overconsumption specifically, but it also gives us a glimpse at just how powerful diet is at determining whether cancer will happen. Here’s a video about Dr. Campbell’s study.
Anyone concerned about not being able to control their dog’s exposure to toxins would be foolish to ignore such significant information. As I mentioned before, environmental toxins are extremely dilute compared to what accumulates in a dog’s body from eating indigestible foods every day. Food that cannot be digested is TOXIC, and everything that is toxic is carcinogenic.
Is cancer in dogs genetic?
Another factor that the sick dog establishment and all its money-motivated allies would like to blame is genes. There are apparently some dog breeds that are more prone than others to cancer. However, disease is no more caused by genes than sunshine. But it’s yet another way to keep you thinking that there’s nothing you can do to prevent cancer in your dog. It can only be of use to know whether your dog’s breed is prone to cancer IF you have the knowledge to stop the real causes. If your dog’s breed is among those, s/he’s going to be even more dependent on you to do the right thing.
Cancer in dogs or humans is never inherited
What most people don’t realize is that genes do not determine whether disease will happen. Only true causative factors can do that. When those factors are not present, disease does not manifest, no matter how genetically predisposed a dog is. Genes may determine the TYPE of disease that any given individual may manifest. But they do not determine whether it will happen or when. Even the American Cancer Society openly concedes that “only a small portion of all cancers are inherited.” And that’s a gross exaggeration. In truth, precisely ZERO cancers are inherited. According to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, babies being born with cancer is “unusual”. When it happens, it’s because the baby was assaulted in utero by the mother’s toxifying lifestyle habits. So even then it’s not truly an inheritance, but a consequence of the environment the baby was nurtured in, including what it was fed.
Early detection of cancer in dogs
In response to the general public’s increasing interest in disease prevention, the human cancer industry has not changed the focus of their research. Instead, it has attempted to blur the distinction between detection and prevention, calling some of their screening procedures “preventative”. There’s no way that these procedures can be called preventative because they do not correct the causes of cancer!
It’s no different where our dogs are concerned. Detection is not prevention. There is much more that we can do besides feed what vets want us to feed and get our dogs in for regular screenings. That serves industry, not dog owners.
The cancer industry suffers when cancer is prevented. It benefits greatly, however, when cancer is detected ‘early’. Early detection allows them to pad their “survivor” statistics. Plus it gives them more time during which to sell their life-depleting therapies to frightened dog owners. Further, very clear evidence has arisen from human studies that early detection DOES NOTHING to improve outcomes.
No industry works to put itself out of business. Even insiders admit that the cancer establishment is indifferent or hostile to the idea of preventing cancer. The growing canine cancer establishment is no exception.
Drum roll, please!
So how exactly can cancer be prevented? What secret do I have that has eluded the efforts of a multi-billion dollar cancer research establishment? Read on.
MY TOP 7 WAYS TO PREVENT CANCER IN DOGS
- Feed RMF
- Regular Fasting
- No Vaccines
- Understand and cooperate with symptoms instead of medicating them
- No “preventative” pharmaceuticals
- Limit interaction with vets
- Provide exercise, fresh air, pure water, and psychological security
If you have questions about anything in this list, they are all thoroughly answered in the ebook.
The truth doesn’t make anybody any money
We who pursue the truth about health and disease without loyalty to any industry have known for a long time what the real causes of cancer are. As I alluded to earlier, cancer is simply the end product of a long disease process. It begins with simple irritation, proceeds to inflammation, and progresses until the cells themselves must make the sacrifice to adapt to ongoing harmful influences. Waste that is retained and accumulates in the body is the cause of all of these processes. Accumulation is what happens when elimination channels are taxed beyond their capacity.
It’s all about the pie-hole
Once this realization is made, it becomes a very easy matter to prevent cancer and even reverse it in most cases. This always comes back to DIET. The source of most of the accumulated waste in a domestic dog’s body is indigestible foods. Although other unusable ingested substances play a minor role, diet is far and away the most important factor in cancer causation. I call it lying by omission when dog and human cancer prevention “experts” talk endlessly about genetics and environmental toxins. These factors are so remote next to diet that they don’t even deserve mention.
If you have interest in understanding cancer and how it should properly be approached in humans, please check out this video of an audio session taped by TC Fry in the 80s as part of his “Achieving Health” series.
Please put this information to work for your dog
I hope you feel empowered by this knowledge. Whether you’re just trying to prevent cancer in your dog or s/he has been diagnosed already, I would highly recommend putting the above conditions in place. Nature heals, and all we have to do if we want to give our dogs the best shot at healing is emulate nature.


“We have had our hands full…”
Wild horses have been roaming into the Corolla village daily ever since Hurricane Dorian flooded their habitat and damaged the fence that contains them in the north beaches.
The hurricane and a subsequent rainstorm left large areas of the wild horse grazing area underwater, prompting at least nine horses and a wild mule named Raymond to enter the village every day for about two weeks, said Jo Langone, chief operating officer of the Corolla Wild Horse Fund.
“We have had our hands full,” she said.
Herd managers corral the horses each day and return them to the remote beaches north of Corolla.
Pounding surf has damaged the fence that runs across the banks from sound to ocean. The fence was built there in the 1990s to keep wild horses out of the village. At the time, horses that came south were getting struck by cars on N.C. 12 and raiding trash cans and vegetable stands.
No horses have been struck by a car since the hurricane in early September.
Part of the fence goes into the oceanside surf to keep horses from getting around during low tides. Since Hurricane Dorian, piles have broken off and others are weakened, causing a breach where the horses can come through, Langone said.
Currituck County plans to get a contractor, but repairs in marine surf are difficult and require specialized equipment and skills, she said.


The in vivo formation and subsequent fate of complexes formed between specific rabbit γG-antibody subunits and circulating protein antigens was studied in rabbits and guinea pigs. Subunits obtained from purified antibodies were injected immediately after an injection of antigen, and the elimination from the circulation of either I*-labeled γG-subunits or labeled antigen determined.
In the absence of antigen, all γG-subunits which lack the Fc fragment were rapidly eliminated. In the presence of excess antigen, F (ab')2, Fab and Fd fragments reacted with antigen and remained in the circulation as complexes which were eliminated at the same rate as the antigen. Fab hybrids containing a specific Fd fragment and a nonspecific L chain similarly reacted with antigen and remained in the circulation complexed to antigen. In contrast, L chains and Fab hybrids containing a specific L chain and a nonspecific Fd fragment did not react with antigen in vivo and were rapidly eliminated in both presence and absence of antigen. H chains remained in the circulation of rabbits in the absence of antigen, however, in the presence of antigen, more H chains which formed complexes with antigen remained in the intravascular space and were rapidly eliminated when the immune elimination of the antigen by the host occurred. Nonspecific H chains were rapidly eliminated from the circulaion of guinea pigs, whereas specific H chains remained in the circulation with the antigen.
F (ab')2 fragments formed complexes with antigen near antibody equivalence and in antibody excess which were rapidly eliminated, however, less effectively than complexes formed near antibody equivalence with intact γG. Complexes formed in antibody excess between Fab fragments and H chains remained in the circulation at all concentrations studied and were eliminated at the rate of antigen.
The role of the Fc fragment in the immune elimination of antigen-antibody complexes is discussed.


"What are the rules that monks live by?"
Well, I'm the last guy to ask about "living right". It's one of those amazing things in life that I've survived as I have for this long. And the only advice that I should really give you is, don't take any from me. So, when this issue came up, I decided to ask Shi Xing Xue and Björn Javefors, of the Shaolin Temple school in Scandinavia. Here's what they said. And it's good stuff. Better than anything I could come up with.
A Shaolin monk follows many rules (far too many to mention right now, even if I knew them all). The most important rules as a Shaolin monk according to Shi Xing Xue are the first three and the second five.
The first three are to:
* 1. Take refuge in Buddha ("Fo")
* 2. Take refuge in the teachings of Buddha ("Fa", or "Dharma")
* 3. Take refuge in the shelter of one's monk order ("Sangha" in Sanskrit, can't remember the Chinese word)
The second five are (in no special order):
* 1. Not to kill.
* 2. Not to have intimate relations.
* 3. Not to eat meat.
* 4. Not to drink intoxicants.
* 5. Not to take part in gossip.
But Shi Xing Xue also says that these five rules are not always rigid, some can be bent at times. For example: The Shaolin monks kill in battle. They do this to "send the souls of their enemies to heaven" that is, to kill them before they do evil to others and corrupt themselves. One must chose between the lesser of two evils. You are also responsible for what you don't do. That is, if you don't try to stop a bad thing from occurring you are also responsible for it's consequences.
Li Shi Min also said that the monks could eat meat and drink wine. As he was the emperor they had to appreciate what he said, but that didn't mean that the monks started feasting on meat and getting drunk! There is however a saying (as also portrayed in the film "The Shaolin Temple"): "With Buddha truly in your heart guilt will not touch you". This was in the film translated to "Meat and wine don't matter, with Buddha in your heart!". So, yes even the monks eat meat and drink wine. I know however that Shi Xing Xue prefers tofu when he can get his hands on it.
There are also rules for how much the rules can be bent. A Shaolin monk may not eat the meat from an animal that:
* 1. He has seen the death of.
* 2. Has been slaughtered for him.
* 3. And of course he may not slaughter an animal to eat.
* 4. It is also prohibited (to my knowledge) to eat meat on the temple grounds.
An important point is that the temple's rules are are used to help people evolve, not to punish people. So even if a monk does bend the rules too much, he is not "thrown out", he is helped to get "back on the wagon" so to speak.
I find this interesting, not that I didn't expect it, but that it clarifies something which I personally find to be terribly wrong with our approach to the martial arts. "They do this to "send the souls of their enemies to heaven" that is, to kill them before they do evil to others..." in my mind, has a much deeper meaning than what one sees on the surface. One of the things that I noticed on my trips to the Temple, and from the behavior of many of the monks that I met, is that there is not an offensive aspect to Shaolin gong fu; gong fu is learned purely as a tradition, and as a defensive martial arts form. This makes the whole issue of understanding the symbiosis found at the Shaolin Temple between the passive, ethical, and moral Buddhist beliefs, and the usually thought of offensive nature of Shaolin gong fu, a little more clear.
Shi Xing Xue and Björn Javefors further make this issue more understandable, upon review of their school's guidelines:
Our association also has certain (non Buddhist) rules for all it's members to follow, to ensure that the training that takes place does so in the true spirit of Shaolin.
* 1. A member of the Shaolin Si Wushu Guan shall obey the laws of the country as well as the rules of the association. Instructors and fellow trainees must be treated with respect.
* 2. One who practices Shaolin Wushu must be a calm and stable person, who strives to become strong and healthy.
* 3. A member of the Shaolin Si Wushu Guan shall not use what has been learnt as means to attack, nor to oppress others. Instead, a member must be tolerant, flexible and non-discriminating towards fellow human beings.
* 4. One who practices Shaolin Wushu shall have patience with their training, and strive to develop their knowledge in the best possible way. As a member of the association you shall have a kind and non-discriminating attitude towards those who practice other forms of training.
* 5. As a member of the Shaolin Si Wushu Guan you shall be modest and truthful, and act calmly and steadily. You must be considerate and care for fellow human beings.
* 6. Violations of these rules may lead to exclusion from the association.
Again, the whole nature of gong fu being defensive and peace oriented, as opposed to offensive. And, a demonstration of respect for other arts. Again, another key point that I picked up at the Temple: no ego problems, no "mine's better than yours", and no "I can kick your ass" attitudes.
It's advice that could do us all a lot of good.


Concept designs in superyacht production turn into reality by the time. We are talking about the boats of the future with their wonderful concept designs.
Yacht concepts range from lines that exceed boundaries of conventional to those that overthrow all unknown patterns. Concept design something is that “ free throw” puzzle. Although basic rules are looked out, these are future scenarios that are made without clarifying the engineering of every detail. In other words, star candidates that waiting to be discovered… Although their lines are mostly orphaned, designers continue to imagine and put them down on paper. Although some people says that ” Practicabilty is not possible, it is just a dream”, these works are actually the backbone of the yacht world. Because the truth is that the concept designs of the past turn into today’s modern yachts. If the concept yachts, which sailed 20 years ago and turned into a beach at anchorage, are in the seas today, you have no doubt that you will see the breezes from the drawings below in 15-20 years.
Superyacht giants such as Feadship, Lürssen and even automobile brands are producing concept yachts with their own names, they do not want to stay behind this surreal race. Let alone transforming into a yacht one day, thinking that even a detail can come to life, that is, being the “designer of the future” gives energy to the designers. In the yacht world, area where dreams first took shape has been the world of special production superyachts rather than mass production yachts. Because each superyacht is unique, and for the design to reach a futuristic dimension, it is enough meeting of a brave designer with a wealthy-visionary sailor. Since more realistic industry rules operate in mass production, innovative design elements firstly are applied in superyachts and then they go into mass production. Therefore, even if you are not going to buy it, you can determine your superyacht style, somehow mass production comes…
The first thing that stand out in new motor yacht concepts is that most of them are designed with an environmentalist approach. Key concepts of new motor yachts: Fuel efficiency, self-contained and long cruises in every sea of the world. That’s why, explorer type yachts with fuel-efficient hull designs that can go even on glaciers are important. Thanks to more efficient solar energy techniques and higher capacity batteries eco-friendly boats has really environmental approach. Versatile technologies are another highlight point; designers are now building not only amphibious vehicles, but also boat that can go both above and below sea, or both at sea and on land.
In sailboats, are worked on sailing systems rather than hull shape; because hull form cannot be changed so much in order to built efficient sail. For now… We have experience a completely different system with DynaRig sail trials in 2006. Award-winners superyacht Maltese Falcon was built in Yıldız Shipyard in 2006, which is the Italian Peri Navi’s shipyard area in Turkey. First feature that stand out in the DynaRig is that there is no crucifixes to hold sail poles. That is, poles are not provided with the slightest support so that they do not fall over and break. When cruise started, instead of adjusting sails for wind, pole that make its own trim by turning, gaves feeling of “space technology” to our followers. Another feature that makes Maltese Falcon unique is that such a crazy project was first tried on an 88-meter superyacht. Let’s emphasize that this courage and budget belongs to the American businessman and sailor Tom Perkins. Technology transfer in sailboats are not only between superyacht and mass production; senior sale races also emerges as serios force. Technologies used in races such as America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race quickly find their place in mass production. For instance, the foiling technology that created by America’s Cup has begun to be used on many boats. We will take a look at the latest model foiling yachts in another article.
Production technology, another dimension that differentiates the business. For example, another fast production alternative has come to mass production with three-dimensional printing technology. Moreover, here we are talking about speed as well as fully personalized yachts. Different materials have also begun to enter yacht world with 3D printing technology.
Then, come to the world of wonderful concept designs…
Esquel, Timur Bozca
Turkish designer Timur Bozca is an automobile and boat expert. Bozca, who has received many awards with its Cauta and Sarco concepts, designed Esquel for the Dutch Oceanco, one of Europe’s most important shipyards, which was introduced at the 2019 Dubai Boat Show. Bozca also won many awards with this design. Timur Bozca says that “ As a designer, it’s an excellent exercise to increase vision and knowledge.” Also adds: “In addition, concepts are important to understand whether to go into production by measuring the public and potential customers’ response to new and radical designs. I think, it is possible to direct the future of the industry through concepts with the right strategy. In my opinion, designer is the one who produces something new, brings a new perspective. That’s why, my understanding of design is to be extraordinary-innovator.”
Bozca‘s inspiration was the space rocket, for the 105-meter electric explorer-type yacht Esquel. Although Esquel will not go to space, it can travel to the remote corners of planet Earth. Designed for navigation at the poles with its reinforced body, Esquel maintains its place with its dynamic positioning system, especially in sensitive areas, without the need for anchors, and brings the traces it leaves closer to zero.
Luxurious interiors are extremely bright with very large side windows and skylights, also evoke a sense of Zen with their design style. Furthermore, the deck can house kinds of locked containers such as off-road vehicle, two submarine, helicopters, Esquel’s water sport toys and multi-purpose services boats. The superyacht has a garage and aftdeck area that designed to carry all these vehicles, totaling 230 square meters. The yacht will have a cruising range of 7,000 nautical miles, with a projected top speed of 13 knots.
Pagurus, Lazzarini Design Studio
Pagurus, which was introduced last week, is the harbinger of a new category not only with its shape, but also with the name “crabmaran” given to the boat type. The 25-meter amphibious vehicle Pagurus is referred to as crabmaran because it is a catamaran that designed with the inspiration of the crab. At the push of a button, four cylinders descend from the two hulls of the boat and thus, boat able to move through the sand, ice and soil. Each cylinder has its own engine of 440 HP, so you don’t have to worry about tie up boat. After the Pagurus lands, a platform lands from between the two hulls and a car comes out. Lazzarini Design Studio imagined it to be a Tesla SUV because Pagurus is equipped to charge an electric 4X4. In addition to massive solar panels positioned on the deck, energy is stored even from the motion energy of the cylinders. Pagurus, where it is possible to move quietly at a speed of 5 knots with electricity, can reach a speed of 25 knots with fossil fuel if you are in a hurry. Pagurus’s steel body, resembling the hard shell of a crab and designed for travel in glaciers, its fortified bow is strongly enough to break ice.
This is a giga yacht! 123-meters Escape can house a submarine and helicopter on its deck. However, its most noticable feature is that it has a lunar pool (window or door opening to the sea from the hull of the boat). The moon pool, which is mostly found on research vessel and drill ships, is much more cooler than any counterparts of the Escape. The submarine can be monitored 360 degrees in the moon pool in which operates an elevator. This section is also considered for the unloading and taking into of the submarine. This elevator, which will undoubtedly provide a wonderful view with the lights lit inside, seems to be used by the guests of the giga yacht out of place. Feadship official declares that they will produce only electric yachts and also emphasize that “ they need to start from somewhere for sustainability”. Equipped with 700 square meters of solar panels, including the boat’s opening and closing deck window, Escape will also house plenty of plants from the full grown tree to the vegetable greenhouse in the sky saloon.
Wind Motion, Mathis Rühl
The innovation of the 70-meter trimaran concept Wind Motion is in the system sailing. It is stated that the performance of the Wind Motion, which can rotate around its two axes and foldable sailboat, will be assertive, and it can carry a 70-meter hull even in moderate wind. It is stated that the performance of the Wind Motion, which can rotate around its two mast rotating and foldable sailboat, will be assertive, and it can carry a 70-meter hull even in moderate wind. The most important feature of Wind Motion is that it can store energy while standing at anchor with wind turbines coming out of the different shaped mast. Wind Motion has a striking appearance with its wave-splitting reverse body (nose structure) and curved upper structure covered with glass panels. Wind Motion has a striking appearance with its wave-splitting reverse body (nose structure) and curved upper structure covered with glass panels.
Pininfarina Catamaran, Samuele Errico Piccarini
It is a fact that the use of glass in the hull and ceilings has been increased with the developing material technology, but this time we have a boat almost made of glass! The open deck areas of the 21-meter Pininfarina, which attracts attention with its spaces where guests live together with the sea, are also spacious and comfortable. The motto of “less is more” is wonderfully reflected in interior spaces complemented by stylish materials such as marble and precious woods, with dim lighting and minimalist furnishings. Piccarini has also preferred living spaces with high ceilings instead of hosting more cabins.
Pininfarina has many advantages by means of being of a catamaran, that is a two-hull boat, such as balance, smooth cruising without tilting, productivity and high speed. Besides, more area is offered compared to similarly sized monohull boats. Catamarans are frequently preferred in eco- friendly boats as they have a larger area for electrical panels.
The Eco-Explorer, developed by Feadship and Merveille Yachting and introduced in November 2020, has an automatic wing drive system. It is stated that the wingsail system of the design, which optimizes solar panels, wind and underwater turbines, is two times stronger than other examples. Although it is similar to DynaRig, Ayro Oceanwings, which is a completely new sailing system, is designed to be operated automatically by computers that take all conditions into account during sailing. The Eco-Explorer, which is stated to reach an assertive speed of 18 knots with only the wind power, exceeds 20 knots with the activation of motors. This design requires 50 to 70 percent less fossil fuel and promises freedom as its cruising range is three times longer than similar-sized boats. Eco-Explorer offers an enormous 17-meter deck and interior space, whilst has extraordinary beach club with a 15-meter swimming pool.
Nzuri, Kyron Design
Introduced in the last days of 2020, the superyacht is designed to house two autonomous Audi vehicles – not yet available for sale -, helicopters, two service boats and six jet-skis on board. Nzuri with 10 cabins, which draws attention with its sharp, angular lines, also has a minimalist aesthetic in interiors. At the heart of the yacht is a circular lounge with a sea view and minimalist decor. Another remerkable feature is swimming pool that under the helipad.
Tetra, Jonathan Schwinge
This yacht can fly! Pyramid-shaped boat, which is on three hulls like the Trimaran, thus moves at low speed. Tetra is rising above the enormous foil buried in the water as it accelerates and reaches a speed of 38 knots. Since it has little contact with water at this speed, drag reduce and the speed continues to increase. After Tetra out of water, cruises smoothly even in rough conditions.
Dare to Dream, George Lucian
George Lucian has attracted attention with its project called Origami, which it previously designed with inspiration from the art of paper folding, and now its new yacht concept Dare to Dream has a huge zeppelin. Besides all the opportunities that offered by the superyacht, the zeppelin is designed to house a few guests. It is planning that zeppelin will be 100-meters and the yacht is 140-meters.
Prodigium, Lazzarini Design Studio
There is a 153-meters shark! The two big side fins which can transform into additional terrace space and a mini port that can house a small fleet, are remerkable. There is room for 30-meter yacht and eight service boats. This magnificent concept, which can host 44 guests, can meet the energy needs of the concept yachts at the anchorage and ports with solar panels.


The Boy Scouts of American is no stranger to controversy, and now new information is shedding light on how many leaders were actually involved in a sex abuse scandal.
According to official records of the Boy Scouts, more than 12,000 children were sexually assaulted while in the scout program. The records, which date back to the 1940s, show that more than 8,000 leaders have been accused of these acts. Yes, that’s EIGHT THOUSAND PREDATORS.
Basically, this information was known to the organization, but only in the past 10 years or so had the vast scale of this abuse been exposed. What’s even worse is that this is probably not all of the incidents that have occurred. These are only those that have been exposed. Only the organization itself knows the true numbers of victims and perpetrators, and it has never released any of the names of the abusers. Though it is believed that these leaders were removed from their positions, the Boy Scouts never released their names to the public.
There are more than two million members of Boy Scouts of America, and hundreds of members are expected to file suit against the organization. One sexual abuse attorney, who has taken a prominent role in the case, has signed with more than 180 victims.
Currently, Boy Scouts of America have thousands of acres of land across the country, and the value of that land is very high. However, it is expected that the organization could declare bankruptcy, which has the victims in this case in an uproar as they would get little to no compensation.
Michael Surbaugh, Chief Executive of Boy Scouts of America, recently made a public apology. He said that the organization is offering support for the victims and members of the organization are outraged by the number of times that individuals took advantage of innocent children. He also said that they all care deeply about the victims and that they apologize to anyone who, during their time with the Boy Scouts, was harmed. He said that they believe the victims’ stories and will pay for counseling for any victim that requires it. He also encouraged any and all victims to come forward.
If the Boy Scouts of American files bankruptcy, it could continue to operate while keeping its information and assets safe. Last year, the organization filed suit against several of its insurers and claimed that the companies refused to cover its liabilities. The insurance companies banded together and said that the Boy Scouts failed to take precautionary action in these situations. As of now, all of those cases are still pending. Here’s the most disturbing aspect of this story: This is normal. Yup. Normal. That doesn’t mean it’s OK or acceptable behavior, but it’s the way it’s always been. If it’s happened consecutively over the past 70 years, and its part of the culture, the same way the Catholic church works, or thousands of teachers and coaches or others in professions who work with kids, its normal. Predators go to where their prey is. And the sooner you begin to have these uncomfortable conversations with your kids, the better chance you have of preventing this in your family. Care to discuss?
Robert Siciliano personal security and identity theft expert and speaker is the author of Identity Theft Privacy: Security Protection and Fraud Prevention: Your Guide to Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft and Computer Fraud. See him knock’em dead in this Security Awareness Training video.


Tuesday, 14 August 2012
SEEDS CUM FERTILIZER DRILL
SEEDS CUM FERTILIZER DRILL is a Tractor Hydraulic operated implement that can perform Cultivation and Seeds Sowing operations simultaneously and satisfactorily at any soil conditions. Two separate bowl type openings have been provided for sowing seeds and Fertilizers separately through Flexible Tubes connected to each tines. Rate of flow Seeds and Fertilizers can be controlled manually by persons by sitting on the Wooden bench attached to the mainframe.


General Motors is recalling more than 194,000 vehicles from 2018 to 2020 due to transmission fluid leaks. The leaks stem from an auto stop-start component that may have been installed with loose or missing bolts. The leaking fluid can affect the transmission’s performance, and if it leaks onto a hot exhaust component, could potentially cause a fire. GM says that to date, it knows of no accidents or injuries related to the defect.
The issue affects models from all four GM divisions.
The recall is scheduled to begin in mid-December. Owners of the affected vehicles will be contacted. Dealers will inspect the transmission accumulator, and replace those with loose or missing bolts.


- What is Section 194C of Income Tax Act?
- What is the meaning of work for the purpose of Section 194C?
- What is a Sub-Contractor as per Section 194C of Income Tax Act?
- What is the limit to deduct TDS u/s 194C?
- TDS rate on Payment to Contractors Under Section 194C
- When to Deduct TDS Under Section 194C?
- How is TDS calculated under Section 194C of Income Tax Act?
- Exception to TDS Deduction Under Section 194C
- What is the due date to deposit the TDS deducted?
- What is the due date for the issuance of the TDS certificate?
- Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Section 194C of Income Tax Act?
As per section 194C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 if any person pays an amount to any resident contractor in pursuance of a contract between the contractor and a specified person then the specified person needs to deduct TDS. Here, the existence of a contract plays a crucial role and defines the necessity of deduction of TDS.
In simple words, if you are making a payment to a contractor and you both have drawn a contract for such work then you need to deduct TDS. Further, 2 parties are involved i.e. the contractor and the deductor of TDS with whom the contract is made and who is responsible for paying income to the contractor.
The following persons are covered under ‘specified persons’ and they must deduct TDS u/s 194C:
- the Central Government or any State Government
- any local authority
- any corporation established by or under a Central, State, or Provincial Act
- any company
- any co-operative society
- any authority constituted in India by or under any law, engaged either for the purpose of dealing with and satisfying the need for housing accommodation or for the purpose of planning, development, or improvement of cities, towns, and villages or for both.
- any society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860) or under any law corresponding to that Act in force in any part of India.
- any trust
- any university established or incorporated by or under a Central, State, or Provincial Act and an institution declared to be a university under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956).
- any Government of a foreign State or a foreign enterprise or any association or body established outside India.
- any firm
- an individual or a HUF Hindu undivided family or an AOP association of persons or a BOI body of individuals, who:
- does not fall under any of the above and
- The total sales, gross receipts, or turnover from business or profession exceeds Rs 1 crore (business income) or Rs 50 lakh (professional income). The limit is applicable on income earned during the financial year immediately preceding the financial year in which a payment is credited or paid to the account of the contractor.
Check Out Section 194H of Income Tax Act
What is the meaning of work for the purpose of Section 194C?
The term “work” for the purpose of Section 194C of Income Tax Act, 1961 includes the following:
- broadcasting and telecasting including production of programs for such broadcasting or telecasting;
- carriage of goods or passengers by any mode of transport other than by railways;
- manufacturing or supplying a product according to the requirement or specification of a customer. Such manufacturing or supplying a product is done by using material purchased from such a customer or its associate. However, Section 194C is not applicable if the contractor manufactures or supplies a product according to the requirement or specification of the customer. Such manufacture and supply is done by using material that is purchased from a person who is neither the customer himself/ herself nor his/ he associate.
For the purpose of section 194C, goods carriage has the meaning as defined in section 44AE. The definition of goods carriage under section 44AE is as follows:
- Goods vehicle, goods carriage, or heavy goods vehicle shall have the meaning as assigned to each term under section 2 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).
- Section 2 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988) defines goods carriage as any motor vehicle that is constructed or adapted for use solely for the carriage of goods, or any motor vehicle not so constructed or adapted when used for the carriage of goods.
- Lastly, a heavy goods vehicle is any goods carriage, a tractor, or a road-roller whose gross unladen weight exceeds 12,000 kilograms.
What is a Sub-Contractor as per Section 194C of Income Tax Act?
Section 194C includes a deduction of TDS for payment to a contractor or a subcontractor. Now, who is a subcontractor, and which work is included in such a subcontract?
- A subcontractor is any person who enters into a contract with the principal or main contractor. For example- Mr. Arun entered into a contract with a trust for the supply of labour. Mr. Ram enters into a contract with Mr. Ajay to fulfill 30% of Mr. Arun’s contract requirements with the trust. Here, Mr. Arun is the principal or main contractor while Mr. Ram is the subcontractor.
- Any principal contractor who enters into a contract with a subcontractor needs to deduct TDS while making a payment to the subcontractor.
- The subcontract could be to carry out the whole or part of the work undertaken by the principal contractor or for the supply of labour for such work.
What is the limit to deduct TDS u/s 194C?
The following is the limit applicable under section 194C to deduct TDS:
- The amount paid or credit is a single contract that exceeds Rs 30,000
- The amount paid or credit during the financial year altogether exceeds Rs 1,00,000.
TDS rate on Payment to Contractors Under Section 194C
Once the conditions under section 194C are met, the deductor needs to deduct TDS at the following rate.
|Type of Contractor/ Subcontractor||Rate of TDS|
|Any person who is an individual or a HUF||1%|
|Any person other than an individual or a HUF||2%|
|Any person who is a transporter||NIL|
Points to remember:
- If the person does not quote his/ her PAN number to the deductor then the deductor must deduct TDS at a rate of 20%
- Do not add a surcharge, education cess, or secondary and higher education cess to the above TDS rates. TDS must be deducted at the basic rates.
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When to Deduct TDS Under Section 194C?
If the conditions mentioned under section 80C then the deductor or payer of contractual income must deduct TDS:
- At the time of credit of sum to the account of the contractor or subcontractor, or
- At the time of payment in cash or cheque or draft or any other mode to such contractor or subcontractor
Whichever is earlier
How is TDS calculated under Section 194C of Income Tax Act?
For the purpose of deducting TDS, you must always consider the invoice value excluding any consideration for the purchase or sale of any materials or goods. Hence, consider only the service component excluding any value of goods. You must consider the following points while calculating the amount on which TDS must be deducted under section 194C:
- There might be a contract that involves a composite supply of goods as well as services. In such a case consider the invoice value excluding the price for the supply of goods. Here the invoice must clearly indicate the value of goods. However, in case the invoice does not indicate the value or price of goods supplied then you must deduct TDS on the total invoice value.
- Commission and brokerage on fixed deposits are not included under section 194C
- Section 194C includes any payment made to clearing and forwarding agent for carriage of goods
- Any payment made to an airline or a travel agent for the purchase of a ticket is not included. However, if the bus, aircraft, or any other travel mode is chartered then section 194C is applicable
- Any payment made to an electrician or a contractor for an electrician’s services is covered under section 194C.
Illustration on how to calculate TDS amount under section 194C
Mr. Ajay has contracted with Mr. Anil to supply a wielded gear as per the specifications and drawings are given by Mr. Ajay. Here, Mr. Ajay is the specified person and responsible for deducting TDS. Mr. Anil is the contractor who entered into a contract with Mr. Ajay.
Case-1: Material provided by Mr. Ajay to the contractor
Mr. Ajay supplies Mr. Anil with the necessary goods to work upon. The contractor issues an invoice of Rs 70,000 providing a break up of his services as Rs 30000 as goods value supplied by Mr. Ajay and the remaining Rs 40000 as the job work charges.
- Section 194C is applicable since the invoice value against the job work exceeds rs 30,000.
- TDS rate will be 1% as the contractor is an individual.
- TDS will be deducted on Rs 40,000 since the invoice specifically indicates the value of goods and services separately. Hence, the TDS amount will be Rs 400.
Case-2: Material purchased by the contractor
Mr. Ajay and XYC Ltd entered into a contract wherein XYC Ltd must deliver a rolling wheel as per Mr. Ajay’s specifications. XYC Ltd being the contractor buys the necessary goods for this contract and delivers the rolling wheel. XYC Ltd issues an invoice to Mr. Ajay for Rs 1,70,000. In the invoice, it states the value of goods as Rs 120,000 and the value of his processing on the material as Rs 50,000.
- Section 194C is applicable since the invoice value against the job work exceeds rs 30,000.
- TDS rate will be 2% as the contractor is a company.
- Mr. Ajay must deduct TDS of Rs 50,000 against the processing charges since the invoice specifically states the value of goods and services. Hence, the TDS amount will be Rs 1,000.
Exception to TDS Deduction Under Section 194C
The following are the cases wherein section 194C for TDS is not applicable:
- The amount paid or credited in a single contract is less than Rs 30,000
- The aggregate amount paid or credited during the financial year is less than Rs 1 lakh.
- An amount paid or credited by an individual or a HUF to any contractor for any work and the work is for personal purposes of such individual or any member of Hindu undivided family.
- An amount is paid or credited to the account of a contractor during the course of business of plying, hiring, or leasing goods carriages during the previous year. Such a contractor owns less than 10 goods carriages at any time during the financial year and furnishes a declaration to that effect along with his PAN. The contractor provides such a declaration to the person who is paying or crediting such amount to him/ her.
What is the due date to deposit the TDS deducted?
You must deposit the TDS deducted on or before the following due date:
|TDS Deducted||Due Date for Deposit|
|TDS is deducted for the months April to February||On or before the 7th day of the following month|
|TDS is deducted for the month of March||On or before 30th April|
|TDS is Deducted for Any month and the payment is made by the Government or on behalf of the Government||Same Day|
What is the due date for the issuance of the TDS certificate?
The following is the due date for issuing TDS Certificate Form 16A by the deductor of TDS:
|Period||TDS is NOT Deducted by Government||TDS Deducted by Government|
|1st Quarter April to June||30th July||15th August|
|2nd Quarter July to September||30th October||15th November|
|3rd Quarter October to December||30th January||15th February|
|4th Quarter January to March||30th May||30th May|
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, the provisions of section 194C clearly state that ‘work’ does not include a contract for sale or manufacture of a product as per the specification of the buyer. Even while calculating the TDS amount in case of a composite job work you need to exclude the value of materials as indicated in the invoice.
No, if you are an individual or a HUF and you make a payment to a contractor for your personal use or any member of your HUF then section 194C is not applicable.
No, if you are a transporter and you have provided your PAN to the person who is responsible for paying you then sec 194C is not applicable. However, the person responsible for paying such income to the transporter must provide information about such payment to the transporter in a form and within the due date. The form and due date are provided by the income tax authority.
No, section 194C does not apply to hiring or renting equipment. Since such hiring or rent does not involve any work TDS under section 194C is not applicable. However, for such service section 194I is applicable.
No, section 194C is not applicable to an NRI. Both the parties i.e. contractors and the person responsible for paying to the contractor must be residents of India.
Yes, the primary requirement for the applicability of section 194C is that there must exist a contract between the 2 parties. In the absence of a contract between the main or principal contract and the subcontractor TDS is not applicable u/s 194C
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Increasing muscle mass in a natural way and also experiencing many health benefits. This is what cannabidiol (CBD), one of the main active ingredients of the hemp sativa plant, can do.
In fact, cannabidiol (CBD) can be used as an “anti-catabolic” and thus contribute to a faster increase in muscle mass.
CBD and muscles
Generally, you have to consider two different types of dietary supplements used by those who want to build muscle: anabolics and anti-catabolics.
Anabolics allow you to increase anabolic hormones that help increase protein synthesis: when this happens, muscles grow faster. Anti-catabolic supplements, on the other hand, are highly efficient in reducing the production of catabolic hormones, the main culprits of muscle mass loss.
In the fitness world, it is very often recommended to alternate between the two supplements. It just so happens that cannabidiol (CBD) has proven to be a very high performing anti-catabolic.
CBD-based products dramatically reduce levels of cortisol, the main stress hormone as well as a powerful catabolic. Cannabidiol, with its action on the endocannabinoid system, intervenes and reduces the production of cortisol and, consequently, the feeling of stress. It is for this reason that there are many athletes who take cannabidiol (CBD) even before the training session, to ensure a faster muscle gain and, at the same time, based on a completely natural supplement.
CBD, muscles and sports activity
Cannabidiol is a true ally of every athlete.
Its muscle relaxant action makes it ideal to be taken – in oil or capsules – even before the beginning of sports activities. Moreover, thanks to its natural analgesic properties, CBD would be able to counteract pain.
Cannabinoids act by inhibiting neuronal transmission in pain pathways. A 2012 study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine found that cannabidiol significantly counteracted chronic inflammatory and neuropathic pain in mice without the use of analgesics. This is a huge benefit for quelling pain from minor trauma sustained in training or relieving a muscle tension developed during the last session. Added to this is the fact that products such as CBD oil are completely free of THC and therefore there is no risk of incurring psychotropic effects.
A diet to increase muscle mass
Below, without the objective of proposing a diet, we indicate some products that at the table help to increase the mass of our body.
1 – Milk flakes and whole milk, where proteins help build muscle while fats, carbohydrates and lactose help recharge glycogen in the muscle and thus muscle growth is maximized.
2 – Walnuts, Almonds, Brazil nuts and nuts in general are an excellent source of fats and proteins essential for building muscle mass.
3 – Hemp oil is rich in essential fatty acids and can be an extra element to integrate into our diet. It represents one of the products with the highest protein intake, and is rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6. For a protein help, you can also dissolve a couple of tablespoons of hemp flour in a big glass of water, in this way, we get an excellent natural protein supplement. Hemp Oil with CBD can be integrated to these foods mentioned, by adding a few drops of Oil we will complete the diet in an important way.
4 – Whole Eggs are an excellent source of protein and fat. However eggs also contain high levels of healthy cholesterol but at least that we do not consume an exaggerated amount of egg, these saturated fats are not a problem but contribute to the achievement of our goal.
5 – Sweet potatoes, full of carbohydrates, are great for growing muscle mass. Tasty to eat they can be accompanied as a side dish or represent an extra dish to consume.
6 – Oats are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, in addition to offering a source of fat and calories also ensures energy in the long term, perfect to take before a long workout or a race.
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In recent years, it has become increasingly difficult for organizations to find and keep top talent. A poor hire can cost $17,000 on average. To avoid wasting time and money by hiring someone unfit, employers can use talent assessments to check the suitability of their candidates.
What is a Talent Assessment?
Over 80% of organizations use some type of assessment to gauge the potential of their applicants. These assessments allow an employer to ask questions that measure the specific skills, knowledge, and natural talents of a potential employee.
That’s great, but are talent assessments actually effective?
A survey of hiring managers has shown that using talent assessments for their candidates has led to a 36% increase in hiring satisfaction. On a more personal note, SelectionLink’s ProSelect talent assessments offer over a 92% prediction success rate.
What can Talent Assessments do for my company?
Attracting the best resumes and CVs are extremely important. Talent assessments can play an equally important role in getting to know potential employees. Assessments can provide a snapshot of how you might expect the candidate to perform, which otherwise could take months or years to figure out after they have been hired. It can also prove to be a fruitful opportunity for the applicants as well, it shows them your organization takes hiring seriously and will not hire just anyone. Verbal assessments, such as SelectionLink’s ProSelect talent assessments allows you to build a strong rapport with the candidate while gauging their overall talent level for the specific position.
Incorporating validated and standardized tools into your hiring/promotion process can also be helpful with regulatory and legal compliance. Be certain your assessment vendor can provide your organization with updated performance, reliability, and validation studies. Please view a few of our studies: Adverse Impact Study Performance Case Studies
Bring in a Diverse Workforce
Whether you are hiring at the executive, mid-level, or entry-level, talent assessments can evaluate candidates at every step. The wonderful thing about talent assessments is that everyone has unique talents regardless of their background. The key is to identify those natural talents and match them with a position that they can thrive in. No one wins when a candidate is hired into a position that does not match what they are naturally good at.
Aid in Employee Development
It is important to identify areas of potential growth for existing and new employees. This is where talent assessments come in especially handy, allowing organizations to focus on the areas where employees are most likely to improve performance. Doing so is also likely to increase employee productivity, motivation, and engagement.
Save your Organization Money
The ROI on talent assessments is unbelievable if you find the right solution. The amount of money you can save by hiring the right candidates far outweighs the cost of top assessments. At a time when it is getting harder to find the right candidate, assessments can be your saving grace.
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Bloomberg covers warnings from an advocacy group that says despite the focus on mental health and security risks from TikTok, all other social media platforms also pose a risk. Meanwhile, the stars of hit show “Ted Lasso” visited the White House to promote mental health care.
Not Just TikTok, All Social Media Platforms Pose Risks: Transparency Group
The national-security and mental-health risks posed by TikTok are shared by other social media platforms, according to an advocacy group that’s urging Congress to also hold US companies accountable ahead of high-profile testimony from TikTok’s chief executive officer. (Edgerton, 3/20)
‘Ted Lasso’ Visits White House, Promotes Mental Health Care
Fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso used a White House visit Monday to encourage people, even in politically divided Washington, to make it a point to check in often with friends, family and co-workers to “ask how they’re doing, and listen, sincerely,” Comedian Jason Sudeikis, who plays the title character — an American coaching a soccer team in London — and other cast members were meeting with President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden to talk about how mental health contributes to overall well-being. (Superville and Miller, 3/20)
Law Schools Try Texting To Monitor Students’ Mental Health
As evidence mounts that law students suffer through outsized mental health challenges, some law schools are experimenting with a new tactic to identify struggling students and get them help. At least five U.S. law schools have adopted a service first developed for medical schools, called Early Alert, that sends one text message a week to students asking them to rate how they feel about a specific topic. (Sloan, 3/20)
COVID Underscores Latino Migrants’ ‘Urgent’ Mental Health Needs: Study
Pandemic hardships such as poverty, poor living and working conditions and limited health care access made evident an urgent need to address undocumented Latino immigrants’ mental health needs, according to a new Rice University study. (Romero, 3/20)
Mental Health Care By Video Fills Gaps In Rural Nursing Homes
Bette Helm was glad to have someone to talk with about her insomnia. Helm lives in a nursing home in this central Iowa town of about 7,500 people, where mental health services are sparse. On a recent morning, she had an appointment with a psychiatric nurse practitioner about 800 miles away in Austin, Texas. They spoke via video, with Helm using an iPad she held on her lap while sitting in her bed. (Leys, 3/21)
The Washington Post released video of Irvo Otieno’s death at a Virginia hospital —
The Washington Post:
Video Shows Va. Deputies Pile On Top Of Irvo Otieno Before His Death
As many as 10 sheriff’s deputies and medical staff at Virginia’s Central State Hospital can be seen piling on top of a shackled Irvo N. Otieno for approximately 11 minutes until he stops moving, according to new video showing the encounter that led to the 28-year-old Black man’s death. The hospital surveillance video, which has no sound, shows Otieno’s final moments on March 6, from the time Henrico County sheriff’s deputies drag him into a hospital admissions room in handcuffs and leg irons, to the 11 minutes in which they restrain Otieno on the ground, to the moment when they release Otieno’s limp body around 4:40 p.m. (Rizzo, Vozzella and Oakford, 3/20)
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The city of Shawnee is celebrating three decades of cycling with the 30th annual Tour de Shawnee Bike Ride.
Tonya Lecuru, deputy parks and recreation director for Shawnee, said the tour first started to introduce residents to cycling as an alternative form of transportation to move about the city. City staff had mapped out particular routes to introduce cyclists to various parks and amenities in Shawnee as well.
Lecuru said she definitely thinks the city has accomplished its goal of introducing cyclists to on-street bike lanes, Share the Road, off-street trails and other bicycle-friendly options for motorists and cyclists alike.
“It’s helped us receive our bicycle-friendly designation,” she said. “We were the first in the state of Kansas to receive that, and it’s because of our commitment to the bicycling community.”
The Tour has also engaged residents in the city’s process for developing future bike lanes and bicycle-friendly streets as Shawnee plans for future road infrastructure upgrades, Lecuru added. The city has established 9.23 miles of bike lanes and 72.26 miles of Share the Road streets, and 12.31 miles of trails.
Here’s a look at the city’s future plans for bicycle accessibility:
“There’s a lot more bicyclists than people are aware of, and we want to make it safe by incorporating it into the design of the roads and the routes, being able to plan that far in advance,” Lecuru said, citing the city’s bicycle master plan. “It’s really made a difference.”
As to the Tour itself, the routes have evolved over the years, with the shortest route being 25 miles and the longest at 50. City staff found they wanted to create a more family-friendly experience, so they created a shorter route at 5 miles and made the longest route be 25 miles.
“For some folks, 12 miles, 25 miles is intimidating; the 6 miles is a little more doable,” Lecuru said. “However, when we got rid of the 50-mile route, a lot of our hardcore distance riders, we lost those because even for them, 50 miles was a shorter option.
“Over the years, we’ve evolved to something that’s more family focused so that all riders of a variety of different abilities can participate,” Lecuru added. “Those riders who do ride a lot, it’s kind of a way for them to be able to share their passion of riding with their families that maybe don’t want to go out and ride. It’s also a way to introduce kids to the sport.”
Each intersection is monitored for safety of the cyclists, and there are four rest stops with refreshments to keep cyclists fueled up. Average participation is about 400 cyclists, with as many as 700 participating one year. Since its inception in 1989, total attendance has reached 10,000.
This year’s Tour de Shawnee takes place Sunday, Aug. 25. The event is sponsored by the Shawnee Parks and Recreation Department and benefits the JDRF, a nonprofit for type one diabetes research.
Riders can choose from three routes: 5-mile, 12-mile or 25 mile route. Check in begins at 6:30 a.m. and the ride will start at 7:30 a.m. The tour will start and end at Power Play Family Entertainment Center at Shawnee Mission Parkway and Pflumm Road.
Riders who wish to continue on to the 12-mile route must reach 61st and Rosehill by 8:15 a.m. All riders who wish to continue on to the 25-mile route must reach Midland and Maurer by 8:40 a.m.
Registration and additional information is on the city’s website. Helmets are required for participants.
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