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And they’re off! The 2018 Tour de Timor competitors hit the road from Palacio De Governu. More inside. Photo by Leith Carroll
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The ‘100 Great Icons’ ‘Snippets’
PLAY-DOH - Moulding Young Lives A few Snippets to make you Snigger. A friend was in the six item express lane at the store
quietly fuming. Completely ignoring the sign, the woman ahead of my friend had slipped into the check-out
WHEN A TEACHER BECAME FED UP WITH MESSY CLAY DURING ART CLASS,
line pushing a cart piled high with groceries. Imagine my friend’s delight when the cashier beckoned the
HER RELATIVES CAME TO THE RESCUE WITH A CREATIVE REINVENTION OF
THEIR BUSINESS. woman to come forward looked into the cart and asked sweetly, “So which six items would you like to buy?”
New Jersey preschool teacher Kay Zufall loved spending her days moulding young minds, but moulding Wouldn’t it be great if that happened more often? Because they had no reservations at a busy restaurant,
clay was another story altogether. Over dinner with her brother-in law Joe McVicker in 1955, Kay couldn’t my elderly neighbour and his wife were told there would be a 45 minute wait for a table. “Young man, we’re
help bermoan that the poor quality of department-issue modeling clay made her art lessons very trying. both 90 years old,” the husband said. “We may not have 45 minutes.” They were seated immediately. The
The clay was messy, sticky and too stiff to be shaped by tiny hands, and Kay was over joyed when Joe reason Politicians try so hard to get re-elected is that they would “hate” to have to make a living under the
offered a solution. The McVicker family ran the Cincinnati-based company Kutol Chemicals, America’s laws they have passed. All eyes were on the radiant bride as her father escorted her down the aisle. They
largest manufacturer of Magic Wallpaper Cleaner. A nontoxic compound to dean fireplace soot from walls, reached the altar and the waiting groom. The bride kissed her father and placed something in his hand.
sales of the doughy concoction had been in decline as alternative heating methods advance. By the 1950s
The guests in the front pews responded with ripples of laughter. Even the priest smiled broadly. As her
the McVickers were scratching their heads as they stared as their warehouse shelves, fully stocked
with a product that fewer and fewer people needed. Joe asked his sister-in-law to take a few tubs of the father gave her away in marriage, the bride gave him back his credit card. Women and cats will do as they
obsolete product to her next art lesson. Soft and long-lasting, it received rave reviews from its pint-sized please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. Three friends from the local congregation
critics, and it wasn’t long before Joe sent samples to other local schools. The squishy substance was soon were asked, “When you’re in your casket, and friends and congregation members are mourning over you,
standard issue in all Cincinnati Board of Education elementary schools. Having discovered a lucrative what would you like them to say?” Artie said, “I would like them to say I was a wonderful husband, a fine
means of offloading the company’s stock, Joe took his group to an education convention, where it caught spiritual leader, and a great family man.” Eugene commented, “I would like them to say I was a wonderful
the eye of buyers from the Washington D.C. department store Woodard & Lothrop. Altough available only teacher and servant of God who made a huge difference in people’s lives..” Al said, “I’d like them to say,
in off-white, it was an immediate hit with toddlers, and in 1956 the McVickers formed the Rainbow Crafts
‘Look, he’s moving!’” Smith climbs to the top of Mt. Sinai to get close enough to talk to God. Looking up,
Company to manufacture and distribute their valuable formula, renamed ‘Play-Doh’. Thought to be a blend
of wheat flour, water, deodorized kerosene and perfume (the recipe remains a secret to this day), it wasn’t he asks the Lord. “God, what does a million years mean to you?” The Lord replies, “A minute.” Smith asks,
long before colour was added. In 1957 Play Doh appeared in red, blue and yellow and become available “And what does a million dollars mean to you?” The Lord replies, “A penny.” Smith asks, “Can I have a
nationwide. By 1964 Play-Doh was on sale around the globe. The pliable play-stuff made Joe McVicker penny?” The Lord replies, “In a minute.” John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully, “Give me one last
a millionaire by the time he was 27. It’s estimated that the total amount of Play-Doh sold to date equals request, dear,” he said. “Of course, John,” his wife said softly. “Six months after I die,” John said, “I want
the weight of 159 fully loaded space shuttles. Play-Doh from the more than two billion cans sold so far you to marry Bob.” “But I thought you hated Bob,” she said. With his last breath John said, “I do!” A man
could form a a snake to wrap around Earth 300 times. Perhaps most importantly, it made art lessons for a goes to see the Rabbi. “Rabbi, something terrible is happening and I have to talk to you about it.” The
dedicated New Jersey teacher fun and hassle-free.
Rabbi asked, “What’s wrong?” The man replied, “My wife is going to poison me.” The Rabbi, very surprised
FAST FACTS: by this, asks, “How can that be?” The man then pleads, “I’m telling you, I’m certain she’s going to poison
1960: Play-Doh mascot ‘ Play-Doh Pete’ adorns the package. Originally dressed in a beret and artist’s me. What should I do?” The Rabbi then offers, “Tell you what. Let me talk to her, I’ll see what I can find out
smock, a modernized Pete now dons a backwards baseball cap. and I’ll let you know.” A week later the Rabbi calls the man and says, “I spoke to your wife on the phone for
1965: Joe McVicker and his brother Noah are granted the patent for a ‘plastic modeling composition of a three hours. You want my advice? The man said, “Yes” and the Rabbi replied, “Take the poison.”
soft, pliable working consistency.
1986: Play-Doh is packaged in a tight-seal plastic container after thirty years of being sold in carboard
tubs.
1991: Toy giant Hasbro becomes the new owner of Play-Doh.
1996: Play-Doh celebrates its fortieth birthday and introduces gold and silver to the range, as well as FROM THE EDITOR
mouldable Splash ’n Play-Doh Soap.
2005: Researches at Clarkson University find that most fingerprint scanning systems can be fooled 90 September was a big month. To start with there were no public holidays. An exception to the rule. However
percent of the time by taking a mould of the mark’s finger, filling the mould with Play-Doh, and using the there is November to come.
fake finger to gain access. The fabulous Tour de Timor took place and was another great success. See the social pages for more.
From Chris Sheedy & Jenny Bond A few goings and a few comings. Again refer to the social pages. Loretta, Meena and James are going
and old friends Seb and Renee have returned after a few years break.
Peter Allen (no relation) is also leaving and the farewell was facilitated during an Hawaiian evening where
lotus blossoms and bright shirts were par for the course.
Masala Dosa breakfast has got bigger and better and also the Australian Ambassador held a meet and
“The RULES of LIFE” greet.
It was interesting to note, by the time the last edition came out displaying Australian Minister Julie Bishop
on the front page, she was already deposed.
Not Everything can be Green These things happen in the volatile Australian political arena.
We have some spare space this month so I have included the 12th anniversary ‘brag page’ of Guide Post
I’ve just heard about a chap* who has invented shoes that recharge your mobile phone battery while even though a whee bit late.
you’re walking. Brilliant. I want a pair but they all look like rugged walking boots – designed for areas Like always, if you’re going somewhere, safe travelling.
where recharging equipment isn’t available, such as jungles and deserts. I’ll have a pair when they make
Till next time. Cheers ! Leith Carroll
them in Oxford brogues. Not everything can be green. Not everyone can be as organic and as we would
have them be.
Ok, we’ve gone through the rant about the state of the world and what we’re doing to it. Now I’m going to
give you a tiny get-out clause. Not everything can be green. There has to be by – products. There has to
be some pollution. There has to be some damage. We are vast in number – billion of humans living on
the planet have to have an effect – and we have to live. There will always be some damage. Our job is to
limit it but it is unrealistic to attempt to eliminate it altogether. It’s all a question of balance, of priorities. It is
unrealistic to demand the immediate elimination of all motor vehicles in the world; it’s not going to happen. Guide Post
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Guide post Magazine 12 www.guideposttimor.comFEATURES STORIES HOROSCOPE - OCTOBER 2018
Perth ‘murders’: Man accused of killing five family members A man ARIES: BIRTHDAYS FROM 21 MARCH to 20 APRIL
General Highlights: October 2018 will prove to be a rather peculiar time for Aries: it will be generally
has been charged with murdering his p ositive, but with a lot of important nuances that must be taken into account while moving towards the desired
wife, three young children and their goal. Now, the Sun, which is usually exultant for this sign and literally fills this sign with vital energy, will turn
away from Aries; but, its main heavenly patron, Mars, will be significantly strengthened due to its interstellar
grandmother at a house in Western position. What does it entail for Aries? Well, this means that despite the unfavorable position of the star, your
Australia (WA). The bodies of Mara sign will have a lot of energy - actually, more than enough energy. At some points it will be just enough, because
Lee Harvey, 41, two-year-old twins you will need all this energy in order to help not only yourself but also your relatives. You will help even those
people whose paths you barely cross at all but who are worthy of receiving your help. In the second fall month
Alice and Beatrix, three-year-old you have to work hard, but you will truly enjoy this hard work.
Charlotte, and Beverley Quinn, 73,
TAURUS: FROM 21 APRIL to 21 MAY
were discovered by police in Perth on General Highlights: The situation around certain spheres of life will develop in an unusual way for Taurus
Sunday. Anthony Robert Harvey, 24, representatives, who will be supported by their traditional patrons, the Moon and Venus. In October 2018 you
was charged with five counts of murder definitely should not rush to conclusions, despite the fact that your energy will literally be overflowing. Now,
it is important to direct your efforts to solve problems that are already taking place. That means that it will be
on Monday. The deaths were caused much more important to be checking your back rather than looking directly toward the future. This is a quite
by “a blunt instrument and knives”, logical thing to be happening at this stage, because the second fall month will be laying the foundation for some
new beginnings. You personally will need something more, rather than just having a plain desire for it. Do not
police said. WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson said it was believed that Mrs Harvey and the children disregard advice from the outside: an objective view of your situation will come in handy. Do not pull the blanket
had died at home, in the suburb of Bedford, on 3 September. Mrs Quinn was killed after going to the over yourself; let the others reap some benefits too.
house the next day, Mr Dawson said. Police allege that Mr Harvey remained in the house for “some days” GEMINI: BIRTHDAYS FROM 22 MAY to 21 JUNE
before attending a police station in Pannawonica, about 1,430km (900 miles) north of Perth, on Sunday. General Highlights: Gemini, supported by Ceres, will feel confident in October 2018. There will be a
They would not give further details. Deputy Premier Roger Cook said: “Our heart goes out to the family lot of promising adventures on the horizon, and there will not be much that can really pull you off the chosen
path. The main thing is not to think in the usual way. The second fall month should be quite playful, despite
and friends of all involved and also to the first responders who had to witness that horrible situation. “I the seriousness of the tasks that you may face. Do not think too much; act easily and quickly choose the most
want everyone just to hug their kids, hug their family today.” It is the third suspected mass murder that has interesting and extraordinary way. Only creative thinking will save your life (in a figurative sense, of course) in
taken place in Western Australia this year. In July, a 19-year-old man was charged with the murders of relation to both the working and personal spheres. You should stay away from provoking anyone and should not
allow anyone to provoke you. Sometimes it is better to take a bystander position and observe what is happening
two children and their mother in another Perth suburb, Ellenbrook. Two months before that, seven people from the outside, otherwise it is possible to mess things up and be left with even more difficulties than before.
were found dead at a rural property in Osmington, 280km (170 miles) south of Perth, in the country’s worst You need not push too hard in relation to your work; act according to the circumstances, and do not forget about
why you are doing all of these things.
mass shooting since 1996. BBC
CANCER: BIRTHDAYS FROM 22 JUNE to 23 JULY
General Highlights: The situation will evolve quite curiously for Cancer in October 2018. It will happen
because this sign will be supported not only by its usual patron, Moon, but by amazing coincidence will also gain
South African artist defends ‘Nazi Mandela’ work A South African artist the support of Saturn, which is usually quite aggressive and unstable in relation to Cancer. Do not panic, but this
has defended his controversial work period might mark a new era in your life. The second autumn month will signify the beginning of a new period
that will come to your life abruptly, suddenly, without any transition stage. However, there is nothing to worry
which depicts anti-apartheid leader about because even Saturn is on your side, and its support will give you special advantages in an amazing and
Nelson Mandela doing a Nazi salute. most incomprehensible way throughout this entire month. Look back into the past without fear, recalling that
Ayanda Mabulu’s piece drew criti- even negative experience is very important, because it allows you to learn from your mistakes and to avoid
doing stupid things over again.
cism after it was briefly displayed at
a Johannesburg art-fair. A former
LEO: BIRTHDAYS FROM 24 JULY to 23 AUGUST
General Highlights: Leo in October 2018 will occupy an interesting position, which will mostly be defined
president, Mr Mandela is a much- by the circumstances rather than by your own decisions. There is nothing bad about this. It is just because
loved figure in South Africa, credited your main patron, the Sun is relatively unstable. However, Uranus, which can easily create a mess in usual
with ending white-minority rule. Ma- circumstances, will turn into your best friend. This means a couple of things to you. The first thing is that the
dynamics of the period will increase gradually, and the most vivid events will most likely occur towards the
bulu said that he was speaking on end of the month. This certainly does not mean that you can sit around and do nothing, assuming that nothing
behalf of poor black South Africans. important will happen early on. On the contrary, your actions will often play against circumstances that will
guarantee serious changes. The second thing to pay attention to is that this month you can boast about having
“Mandela failed to deliver the dream a very special aura.
and that makes him an equivalent of VIRGO: BIRTHDAYS FROM 24 AUGUST to 23 SEPTEMBER
Hitler,” he told the BBC. The piece, General Highlights: The global support of Mercury and Ceres in October 2018 will become the dominant
showing Mr Mandela superimposed factor that will allow Virgos to implement plans and achieve the desired results. Here, it is important to take
on a German Nazi flag, was report- into account the peculiarity of the period: you should trust people less, now the risk of fraud and deception is
really very high, especially outside your area of competence. It would be ideal to sort out all your friends and
edly taken down at the FNB Joburg acquaintances into categories for the sake of identifying obvious “parasites”. By “parasites”, we mean the type
Art Fair as it was deemed insensitive. of friends who have been using you for a very long time not really giving anything back. On the other hand,
According to local media, Mabulu the second fall month is also good for purifying yourself. Think seriously about how honest and fair you are in
treating people around you. Certainly, someone deserved your recent brutal treatment (the Christian concept
caught the event’s organisers off-guard as he was not set to showcase his work at the fair. The Nelson of “forgiveness” was not really applicable here) but in most cases we receive mostly negative reactions from
Mandela Foundation, which was set up to continue the legacy of Mr Mandela following his tenure as South other people.
Africa’s first black president, called the work deeply offensive and said it tested the limits of the freedom LIBRA: BIRTHDAYS FROM 24 SEPTEMBER to 23 OCTOBER
of expression. But Mabulu was defiant: “I do not have anything to apologise for.” Is Nelson Mandela General Highlights: A couple of celestial bodies in the solar system will affect the lives of Libras in October
2018. Those are Eris, Mars, and Saturn. This period might turn into quite a significant one as a result. You will
a sacred cow? (By Pumza Fihlani, BBC News, Johannesburg) South Africans are divided over the definitely have the opportunity to change something in the world around you. You should not be shy about
latest work by controversial artist Ayanda Mabulu, which has prompted the Nelson Mandela Foundation your desires, but you need to learn how to define them clearly. You won’t be successful if you’re not really sure
to raise questions about freedom of expression. Mabulu said Mr Mandela failed the poor, but has his about what you want. This month is definitely not good for moving in several directions at once. It is necessary
to choose, and although this choice won’t be a life-changing one, it is still worth taking seriously. October will
depiction of the anti-apartheid icon, who spent 27 years in prison for fighting minority rule, as a Nazi gone probably please you from a financial perspective with an increase in profits. Also, this month is not bad for large
too far? It is not the first time the artist has taken aim at politicians. Previously his supporters defended investments, including some risky ones. Big purchases will also benefit you, even if you yourself have not yet
his inflammatory piece depicting former President Jacob Zuma in a sexual act, saying artists should have fully realized why you need them. Stability awaits you in the field of personal relationships. Right now you should
focus on solving the most pressing problems that have been bothering you for a while. In general, this is a good
the space to express their views - no matter how shocking. But even in death, Mr Mandela is held in high period for your sign, but it is important to take advantage of all the benefits of the stage.
regard around the world. Yet in recent years, as millions of poor young South Africans s truggle to realise SCORPIO: BIRTHDAYS FROM 24 OCTOBER to 22 NOVEMBER
their potential, many have been critical of his legacy. That being said, Mr Mandela was also known for not General Highlights: Moon’s unsuccessful position can create some problems for Scorpios, while
shying away from criticism. For those who knew that fact, the artwork has not only felt like an attack - it Venus, usually responsible for “expelling” this sign, will remain neutral, due to an amazing coincidence of
circumstances. Pluto will turn into your supporter, which is a good thing to happen, because any kind of support
has felt malicious. Even with his shortcomings, Mr Mandela was a peacemaker and an anti-racism cam- is important during this period. However, you should not worry - there are no truly serious difficulties waiting
paigner while Nazi leader Adolf Hilter was, well, a killer and a racial supremacist - and history should not for you. To be more precise, it is important to note that difficult situations can take place, but they will not be
be misinterpreted. Mabulu was equally unfazed by the possibility of the lawsuit, saying: “I’m as poor as my caused by external factors and circumstances, but by your own mistakes. Those mistakes are quite possible
to avoid. You should not take any risks during this period. The main difficulty is deciding whether you should
people; I’ve got nothing to lose. I know they’ll win a lawsuit against me but they’ll never silence me.” Many prioritize feelings or sentiments of mind. In addition, your friends will start occupying leading roles in your life
on social media supported the foundation’s stance on the matter. BBC during October 2018. With all other things being equal, they are the only ones whom you can trust, open up to
with your thoughts, and seek advice or help.
SAGITTARIUS: BIRTHDAYS FROM 23 NOVEMBER to 23 DECEMBER
General Highlights: Sagittarius in October 2018 will be assisted by Eris and the Sun. The position of
India thieves ‘ate from stolen royal gold lunchbox’ Thieves who stole a the latter will be slightly unusual with respect to this sign, and will have a fundamental impact on Sagittarians.
gold, diamond-studded lunchbox that belonged to a former The main emphasis will have to be kept on the field of work - personal relationships, drama, and all sorts of
other experiences will move to the background. Actually, you must move them to the background, for your
royal family were using it to eat their meals, Indian police say. own sake. This does not mean that if your child comes up to you and asks for some help doing his homework
The lunchbox, stolen last week, was recovered along with a that you should refuse to help him, saying that you have more than enough to do without his homework. You
ruby and gold teacup, saucer and teaspoon. Two men from should avoid such extremes in following this recommendation. However, business issues will now be big, and
you will need a lot of time and energy to solve them. Stay focused. Some creative approach will be very much
the southern city of Hyderabad have been arrested. The appreciated at the same time, so try to be original.
items, valued at $7m (£5.4m), once belonged to Mir Osman CAPRICORN: BIRTHDAYS FROM 22 DECEMBER to 20 JANUARY
Ali Khan, the last Nizam (king) of Hyderabad and once the General Highlights: Capricorns will feel confident in October 2018, and your main patron Mars will also
richest man in the world. Police allege the two men had fled occupy a worthy position. That is why, at this stage, you can act quite freely, and even in an uncompromising
to the western city of Mumbai in the hopes of finding a buyer manner in certain situations. The main thing is that you clearly understand what is going on around you.
Therefore, the stars give you a couple of pieces of advice that should help you throughout this period. You
for the stolen goods where they lived a “fancy life” in a five-star should not rush to conclusions, and you should not see the world in black and white. This world is painted
hotel for a few days. However, they were unable to find a buyer in million different shades, and by denying the presence of these colors you might end up severely limiting
yourself. In addition, this period will be very sensual - you will literally feel the need to be closer to those who
and returned to Hyderabad were they where arrested after a deserve it. Learn to forgive and not hold grudges. The ability to forgive is a trait of truly strong people. Weak and
massive manhunt. Officers had initially struggled to identify the petty people always keep their hidden anger; that’s why they are so pitiful, and their dreams will always remain
robbers because they had turned off all 32 CCTV camera’s dreams. AQUARIUS: BIRTHDAYS 21 JANUARY to 19 FEBRUARY
in the Nizam’s palace. However, a camera near the palace General Highlights: For Aquarius, who will be patronized by Neptune in October 2018 (and Mars, but
captured the two men on a motorbike. Police say they found his influence will be unstable), this month will be quite an interesting and positive time. It is very important to
maintain a powerful, life-affirming attitude, otherwise you will fail to fulfill even some of the easiest tasks. So, if
the motorbike a few days later and that helped them identify you are not sure, and you are tormented by some obscure doubts, do not rush in taking a step forward. Make
the pair. The recovered items will be handed over to the the Nizam Museum, which opened to the public in sure to build yourself up and only act afterward; in this way you will not encounter any obstacles too hard
2000. Its collection comprises expensive gifts given to Mir Osman Ali Khan in 1937. Khan ruled what was to overcome. The field of personal relationships won’t offer anything special to you at this stage. The stars
definitely recommend participating in various events: go attend your friend’s wedding, some corporate party, or
then India’s largest princely state. He died in 1967. His fabled wealth included the world-famous Jacob’s someone’s anniversary. If you are planning something big, try to be at the center of all events - find time for it,
Diamond - which was the size of an egg - and many other pieces of exquisite jewellery. BBC and you will not regret it.
PISCES: BIRTHDAYS: 20 FEBRUARY to 20 MARCH
General Highlights: Pisces will have only one assistant, Ceres, in October 2018, but its support will be
more than enough for solving all of your pressing problems. You should not be persuaded by some of your “good
From friends” into leaving everything as it is or postponing the all-important issue for some later time. In fact, now
“Comedians I like living out here. Earthquakes freaked me out; the first one actually helped you will have everything you need to deal with those problems, and the only thing missing is self-confidence.
You need to get yourself together and look bravely towards your future, not letting anyone interfere with your
Quote me, though. I was bowling at the time. progress. Some confusing situations might emerge, but they will not bring anything overly negative to you if you
Book” make sure to act in a reasonable and consistent way. In the field of personal relationships, it will be very useful
Henry Cho to be persistent and confident, especially if you have strong desire to change something. You must satisfy such
needs as quickly as possible. www.free-personal-horoscope.com
Guide post Magazine 13 www.guideposttimor.comMEDIA RELEASE ‘Please Explain’
International confab taps the power of Asia’s youth to care Prayer Heals
for the world’s oceans Many people believe that prayer to a Higher Being can heal. This belief goes back a long way. In the Bible,
Genesis, 20:17 says: ‘Then Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech, this wife and his
slave girls so they could have children again.’ But how much faith can we place in this belief?
In 1872, the scientist F. Galton wrote a paper called ‘Statistical inquiries into the efficacy of
prayer’. He found no benefits, or disadvantages, from prayer. Since then there have been other studies
by medical doctors, all claiming to show the benefits of prayer. For example, William S. Haris and his
Often tagged as creative, optimistic and passionate, the youth play a critical role in shaping the future of colleagues at the Mid America Heart Institute at St Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, wrote a paper in the
the world. Indeed, their role in local and global efforts addressing pressing issues, especially regarding Archives of Internal Medicine, claiming to show that prayer improved the outcomes of patients admitted to
environmental concerns, are becoming more widely appreciated.PEMSEA (Partnerships in Environmental the hospital’s coronary care unit.
Management for the Seas of East Asia) puts great importance on youth engagement in facilitating change However, a brief look at the paper shows major flaws in the science.
for the sustainability of the environment.
First, the patients were supposedly ‘randomly’ assigned to either the prayer group or the non-prayer group-
but they weren’t. The random assignment was based on whether the last digit of the medical record
“They’re the future generation, they are the future leaders. They have to be part of the solution”, said
number was odd or even. Odd and even numbers are not random.
Aimee Gonzales, Executive Director of PEMSEA.”They have to feel ownership. They have to be consulted
Second, the people who did the praying (intercessors) were not monitored to see that they really did pray.
and be engaged in the setting of the policy and the implementation of policy and programs that involve
There are two problems here. First, you wouldn’t do a drug trial by delivering a kilogram of drugs to the
them.”
hospital store, and then hope that the hospital staff get the right patients, in the right doses, and at the right
times. In addition, the intercessors were supposed to pray for a person by their first name, e.g. Fred, Linda,
Asia and the Pacific have the highest number of youth around the world, according to the World Bank
etc. In any group of 1000 people, there are many shared first names. How did the prayers get directed to
Atlas 2017. Given their potential and capacity to become agents of change, PEMSEA aims to provide an
opportunity for them to be exposed, to learn, and to be advocates of the environment, especially of our the right Fred or Linda?
shared oceans. Third, the study also claimed that the pre-existing illnesses of the patients were roughly similar. However,
they were not similar. The people who were prayed for were not very sick. However, the people who were
Asia’s young people will be part of the upcoming East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2018 that will be not prayed for, were much sicker. They had a far greater incidence of previous heart attacks, unstable
held on November 27 to 29 at the Iloilo Convention Center in Iloilo City, Philippines. The conference will angina, pulmonary oedema, hypertension, cardiac arrest, diabetes, chronic renal failure and so on. This
coincide with the holding of the 5th EAS Youth Forum, which aims to enhance the youth’s understanding happens when selection is not random.
of the environment’s current situation and highlight the role they can play in sustainable development and Fourth, a few of the patients who had been prayed for had extremely long hospital stays (up
the global ocean agenda. to 161 days). They did not get better quickly. So to make the statistics look better, these patients were
dropped from the study!
The forum will gather some 52 youth delegates from 8 countries in the East Asian region. They will be Finally, some of the patients in the prayer group got better before the intercessors had a
given the opportunity to learn from and interact with a roster of high-profile speakers and leaders in ocean chance to pray for them! So either the prayer was giving result before it was started, or perhaps there was
and coastal management. something wrong with the study.
Not everybody thinks of prayer in the same way. For example, the cynical Ambrose Bierce gave
Speakers include Mr. Titon Mitra, Country Director of UNDP Philippines; Dr. Antonio La Viña, Chair of this definition in The Devil’s Dictionary! ‘Prayer? To ask the laws of the universe to be annulled on
EAS Partnership Council; Dr. Jenna Jambeck, Associate Professor of the University of Georgia College behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy.’
of Engineering; Dr. Sulan Chen, Programme Advisor of GEF Small Grants Programme; Ms. Anna Oposa, Perhaps one day a study will show that prayer does have healing powers. So far, none of the studies have.
Co-founder and Chief Mermaid of Save Philippine Seas (SPS); Mr. Hari Mahardika, Coordinator of But that would be something to pray for.
PesisirMengajar; Mr. KaisarAkhir, Deputy Secretary-General, Indonesian Maritime Youth Association Prescription Prayer
(APMI) and Mr. Pocholo Miguel Espina, Chief Executive Officer of Sip PH.
At various times around the world, medicine and religion have been closely intermingled- and at other
times and places, they have been kept apart. In the case of the United States, 95% of the population
Themed “Moving as One with the Global Ocean Agenda: Active and Engaged Youth”, the event will also
believes in God, and 80% pray regularly and believe that God does his through medical doctors. In one
feature peer-to-peer learning discussions, team-building and creative sessions designed to empower the
pool of 1000 American adults, 790 believed that spiritual faith could help recovery from disease.
next generation of young champions for the oceans and coasts.
Certainly, there can be a link between your degree of religiousness and your degree of health. For
example, studies show that some groups in society (e.g. Mormon elders,
To aid in their own environmental initiatives, the youth delegates will have the chance to enhance their
Roman Catholic priests and Trappist monks) have better health and longer
skills in terms of project development and management. Topics dealing with sustainable ocean and
lives. This is quite predictable, because to enter one of these groups,
coastal management such as marine plastics, climate change, and the state, issues, threats and solutions
to marine biodiversity will be also discussed. you have to promise to follow their standards of conduct. Most of these
s tandards (such as avoiding smoking and alcohol, and sometimes meat)
are associated with lowering risks to your health.
Many studies show that you recover better from a cancer if you do yoga,
or have an optimistic attitude. And for many people, religion can give them
this optimistic state – which can only help. However, in the early part of the
21st century, the scientific links between health, religion and spirituality are
still inconsistent and weak.
TIDES
Information Provided by: http://eascongress2018.pemsea.org/.
From the “TRIVIA BOOK”
The crocodile is surprisingly fast on land. If pursued by a crocodile, a person should run in a zigzag
motion, for the crocodile has little or no ability to make sudden changes of direction. The digestive
juices of crocodiles contain so much hydrochloric acid that they have dissovled iron spearheads and
six-inch steel hooks. A crocodile really does produce tears, but they’re not due to sadness. The tears
are glandular secretions that work to expel excess salt from the eyes, Hence, ‘ crocodile tears’ are
false tears.
Guide post Magazine 14 www.guideposttimor.com‘‘Psychology made Simple” By:Ângela
Rodrigues HEALTH
PSYCHOLOGICAL VIOLENCE Pregnancy weight gain ‘going unmeasured’ Midwives are calling for official
guidance on how much weight is healthy for
Unfortunately, violence subject is often brought to counselling sessions. women to put on during pregnancy. One in
five women in the UK are obese when they
Violence is a crime punishable by law. start pregnancy, yet there is no national target
Violence is the act of harming the other; is the use of the force against the natural rights of for what constitutes normal pregnancy weight
gain. Regular weigh-ins fell out of favour in the
another person or living being. The violence is practiced by a person that may harm another person or an 1990s when it was suggested that they cause
pregnant women unnecessary anxiety for
animal. In the case of psychological violence the aggression happens from one person to another and the
little or no clinical gain. Officials say they are
aggressor aims to intimidate the other person or to make her feel humiliated and embarrassed.
considering whether to reintroduce them. The
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
(NICE) is reviewing its weight advice for pregnancy. Its current guidelines say weight and height should
Some types of violence: be measured at the first appointment, but not repeatedly during pregnancy as a matter of routine. US
guidelines do recommend keeping track of weight gain, and set clear targets:
- The insults. Institute of Medicine Weight Gain Recommendations for Pregnancy:
When a father or a mother insults a son, calling him ugly names, the son feels humiliated; his Underweight - gain 28-40lb (12.7-18.1kg) during pregnancy
Normal Weight - gain 25-35lb (11.3-15.9kg)
self-esteem is hurt and this may affect his character and growing. Later, this child may become rebellious Overweight - gain 15-25lb (6.8-11.3kg)
Obese - gain 11-20lb (5-9.1kg)
and also harm others with his anger and bitterness. This is an aggression against a person’s right of being
NICE says it is considering whether to adopt the same recommendations in its new advice, which is still
respected in his human value. in the early phases of planning - meaning it is unlikely to be published before 2019. Its current guidelines
advise against dieting when pregnant, but do say pregnant women should avoid “eating for two”. Energy
- The public humiliation. needs do not change in the first six months of pregnancy and increase only slightly in the last three months,
When, in a group of young people, all get together to tell jokes about other person, pointing to when mothers-to-be need around 200 extra calories per day. Mandy Forrester from the Royal College of
Midwives (RCM) said some UK midwives were already using the US weight guidelines, but that others did
some mental difficulty, physical handicap or criticizing his decisions and life choices, this will cause shame not have access to weighing scales. “There is a clear need for midwives to have the tools, guidance and
and humiliation. This aggression is currently called “bullying”. training they need so they can offer women the best possible support and care. This is especially pressing
because of the potentially serious complications that can arise in pregnancy as a result of women being
It is the aggression of discrimination, against the right of being different and the right to choose freely. overweight or obese.” Women who are obese (with a BMI over 30) when they become pregnant face an
increased risk of c omplications such as gestational diabetes, miscarriage and pre-eclampsia. Being over
If a parent hits his child in public, this also produces humiliation. This child will feel exposed and
or underweight during pregnancy might also have a negative impact on the baby, according to research.
ashamed. The comments from the RCM come as a new study published in the journal Diabetologia says either too
much or too little weight gain during pregnancy is linked with adverse outcomes in children aged seven
The same it will be felt by a young woman who is criticized by her boyfriend in front of friends or years. The Hong Kong study looked at 905 mothers and their children, and found health problems such
family. This is an aggression against the right of dignity, as a person. as high blood pressure and poorer blood sugar control. BBC
- Blackmail.
CROSSWORD
When someone requires another person’s money or other material things in exchange to keep
Across: 1. Hampton 8.Caught 9. Sceptic 11. Tommy-rot 12. Sepia 14. Cran 15. Lacrosse 17. Normandy 18. Vote 20.
a secret, that’s blackmail; it is the aggression against the right of privacy. Herod 21. Inasmuch 23. Earthly 24. Lacuna 25. Bauxite Down: 2. Archer 3. Poplin 4. Omit 5. Earmark 6. Aggressor 7.
Stuttered 10. Cowardice 12. Scintilla 13. Patriarch 16. Jasmine 18. Vertex 19. Toilet 22. Ha-ha
- Threats.
When the husband threatens his wife, saying that he will hit her if she talks with a friend, this will SUDOKU KAKURO
produce fear on her and violates her right of freedom.
Most of these situations do not happen just once; these people are victims of this aggression
types for many months or even years. Many of them need psychological support to overcome the trauma
The Da Vinci
caused by these aggressions. They need to speak to a trusty person and need to be understood. Therefore, Book Quizzes:
the therapy with a licensed professional is the most advisable. A. Natural Child
Silence facilitates violence!
Do not suffer alone, SEEK FOR HELP! The Rock Pop Trivia Book Quiz:
18. ‘Video Killed The Radio Star’ (Buggles)
By: Ângela Rodrigues 19. ‘Darling Nikki’ from Purple Rain (owing to its reference to female masturbation, ‘I guess you
could say she was a sex friend, I met her in a hotel lobby masturbating with a magazine’)
Counsellor 20. Billy Joel (he was only 16 at the time)
From APPCP (Portuguese Association of Person-Centered Psychotherapy and
21. ‘Eight Days A Week’ - The Beatles
Counselling)
association that is a “Full Member” of European Association for Counselling 22. Brian Wilson (Beach Boys) and John Phillips (The Mamas & The Papas) (Owen Elliott,
daughter of Mama Cass, who also briefly a member)
Master in Helping Relationship and Therapeutic Intervention, 23. Nick Cave
From UAL (Universidade Autónima de Lisboa), the oldest private Portuguese
University 24. The Bass
25. Helena Christensen
Contact: 7807 3834 or rodriangie2@gmail.com 26. Elton John and Bernie Taupin
CODE CRACKERS SUPER SUDOKU
POCKET PUZZLER
1. Napkin, 2. Season, 3. Tackle, 4. Gentle, 5.Mortar, 6. Mother.
Mystery Word: Nectar
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ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT
Captain Marvel: Why Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers is a Marvel Downton Abbey movie set like a school reunion - Julian Fel-
game-changer Captain America lowes Shooting the movie version
and co were left in a tricky position at the of TV drama Downton Abbey feels like
end of Avengers: Infinity War, but help the “reunion” of a very “happy” school,
may be at hand with the arrival of Captain the show’s creator Julian Fellowes
Marvel. The first trailer for Brie Larson’s has said. The writer was back with the
Marvel movie has premiered ahead of its cast last week at Highclere Castle,
2019 release. Marvel Studios Chief Kevin Berkshire, to start filming the big screen
Feige has described Carol Danvers as revival. He said seeing the reassembled
“the most powerful character” so far in the cast in their costumes was a “surreal
Marvel Cinematic Universe. So it seems moment”. He said he wasn’t “daunted”
there’s finally someone set to go toe-to-toe by trying to translate the success to a
with villain Thanos. The trailer sees Brie meeting Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury after a period of time feature film, adding: “I hope we’ve done well and the people will enjoy it.” But Lord Fellowes said he wasn’t
spent away from planet earth, power up as Captain Marvel and punch a smiling old lady in the face (who making any assumptions about the potentially tricky transition from the small to the big screen. “In life you
is almost certainly an alien in disguise - we hope). The film is set in the nineties - in case the extras in can’t let yourself be daunted by the fact that it doesn’t work out for some people,” he told BBC News. “You
retro clothes, a Blockbuster video store and pagers didn’t give that away. ‘I didn’t know that female just have to keep charging on and have a go and do your best... I don’t think one should expect everything
superheroes even existed’ The movie is the first Marvel film to have a female star as its lead in a to be a triumph. “I’ve done my best, I know the cast are doing their best and I think it will be fun. But I won’t
decade of building its Marvel Cinematic Universe. The closest we’ve come before now is when Evangeline count any chickens, thank you, until it is out, until we know how it is doing.” Lord Fellowes is no stranger to
Lilly’s character The Wasp appeared in the title of Ant Man sequel, Ant Man and The Wasp. That means Hollywood success, however, having won the Oscar for best original screenplay for Gosford Park in 2002.
a lot to viewers like Aida Latifi, who’s 18, lives in Iran and started watching Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Going from television to film does present different challenges, he said. “[In a series] we usually give the
movies after school when she was younger. “Before I saw the Avengers I didn’t even know that female big stories to maybe three characters a week... By the end of the series everyone would have big stories
superheroes even existed,” she tells Newsbeat. “It didn’t even cross my mind. As weird as it might be, and it would all be plaited together. “In a film you can’t do that. Every character you include you must have
seeing Black Widow just boosted my confidence as a child.” And she says this is why Captain Marvel’s their own story. The viewer can judge whether or not I have been successful, I wouldn’t make any claims.
arrival has special meaning for people like her. “Captain Marvel’s arrival in the MCU is very important, “I had to make sure every story of every character was completed within the movie. That did take a certain
especially for children in countries like mine,” she adds. “It shows them that they can be as strong as the amount jiggery-pokery, but I am pleased with where we came to and very pleased with the reassembled
boys and deserve equal rights.” Who is Captain Marvel? Captain Marvel is the hero that Samuel cast. “I was at Highclere [where the TV series was shot] on Friday and there was something almost surreal
L. Jackson, as Shield boss Nick Fury, called for help at the end of Avengers: Infinity War. She’s super seeing them back in their costumes. “It was a very happy time for us all. It was a big hit all over the world.
strong, can fly, survive in space and project energy (among other things) making Carol Danvers to The It was a very nice cast and I think they made a lot of good friends among them so there was something of
Avengers what Superman is to Justice League: the big hitter. “She’s more powerful than, possibly, all The a reunion like the first day back at school... a very happy school.” Details of the film’s plot are being kept
Avengers combined,” says Claire Lim, a huge comic book fan and a presenter for BBC’s The Social. “It’s tightly under wraps, and Lord Fellowes said he never answers questions about the storyline. Nostalgic
important they’re actually putting a female front and centre as a superhero powerful enough to beat this fans will have to wait until next year for the Downton Abbey movie to be released. The TV series ran from
threat.” A new start for the MCU as we know it. On a more practical level, the introduction of 2010 to 2015, winning 15 Emmys and three Golden Globes, with the finale watched by almost 11 million
Brie Larson as a potential new leader of the Avengers solves problems thrown up by the end of contractual people in the UK on Christmas Day 2015. BBC
agreements with the franchise’s biggest names. Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson,
Robert Downey Jr and more of the main cast members are not contracted to appear in movies beyond
the fourth Avengers movie, the Infinity War sequel. “Marvel have played it so well over the past ten years,
I think people are ready for different heroes,” says Claire, who’s excited by the c asting of Lashana Lynch From the The great thing about suicide is that it’s not one of those things you have to
as fighter pilot Maria Rambeau, mother of another female Avenger. “I’d like to see Monica Rambeau, it Comedians do now or you’ll lose your chance. I mean, you can always do it later
would be great to see Photon,” she says. “It would be good to get odd characters like that who people Quote Book
Harvey Fierstein
don’t really know about.” BBC
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