Friday, September 28, 2012

Life Museum Women and Sexuality

I had a training in Bangladesh last summer, and the trip included a short stay in a point located roughly 200km away from Dhaka, the finance city. During my stay there, I had my reminder duration and was severely careless to forgot my unpolluted napkins. I was panicked as I had no idea where could I purchase them in the point where I can matchless see grocery stores selling agriculture and basic daily goods. Fortunately I was helped by a foreign lady who lived there for more than 30 years, married to a local man and working as a social workman. We started a conversation, which brought me to numerous tolerant of the situation of sexuality and women here.

What do you think about this? - When we [the ladies] are catching up with our " best countryman " every month, some of us might have great rack or perceive hard with the hormonal changes in our body. We also need to be more careful with our hygiene at this time: even though what we need to do is just to change and throw away the dirty [sanitary] napkin with a new one, yet sometimes it feels so troublesome to deal with them.

Let see how some women actually deal with it over there.

First, they have to fold a cloth and use it as napkins. After it gets dirty, they will wash it in a small room commonly used for washing, and leave it to dry there. Despite the trouble one has to go through, and not to mention the hygiene problem, the cloth will still be used and reused again, ( as it is the only option available to the women in the village ). It seemed so easy to write the process in just a few lines, but take a second to think about it. Can you imagine yourself having to do this every month?

( I asked my friend: ) Why dont they use sanitary napkins instead? - [Because] they are poor and cant afford it.

Growing up in a society where such an issue hardly exists, for the first time I have seen and learnt something very different. Today, there are still societies where a woman tends to be treated badly with no consideration given to her thoughts and feelings. The husband does not actually care for the family, and their children. He earns a meager wage that ends up being spent on " luxury items " such as cigarettes, or getting drunk and yet feigning innocence afterwards. Basic needs for the family are ignored in most cases: if the mouths are being fed, or are the children being educated, etc. He might even run away after racking in countless debts, leaving the wife and children to deal with the consequences.

On the other hand, he insists on having sex every night. The wife is not given the luxury to say things like, " Honey, Im sorry but Im not in the mood for it tonight ", but rather to simply obey the husband than trying to make an ugly scene that might draw unnecessary and unwanted attention to their domestic issues. " Obedience " is the word that governs her life.

A problem that arises from such nightly activities is pregnancy. In the modern society where family planning plays an important role, there is little sight of it in this area. According to the doctor in one of the villages, husbands in general do nothing to prevent pregnancy. In the worst case scenario, he might just run away one day, abandoning the pregnant and helpless wife. Thus it is entirely up to the wives to take preventive contraceptive measures by injection, birth - controlled pills, or tying the fallopia tube.

Jesus Is Not The Reason For The Season

Teaching a child that gifts are brought to good progeny by Prima donna Nick, which is a distortion, is teaching that child to sin. Endearing Satans values to society at an early age.

The observation of christmas is not a Cleric Command, moreover, there is no scriptural evidence supporting the celebration of christmas. It is impossible to resolve Jesus Christs actual birthday from the New Testament, or module other source.

Luke 2: 8 - 11 There were also in that equivalent country shepherds living out of doors and keeping watches in the midnight over their flocks. And suddenly Jehovahs simulacre stood by them and Jehovahs glory beamed around them and they became fearful, but the equal spoken to them: Have no timidity, for, review! I am declaring to you good news of a great delectation that all the people will have, thanks to there was born to you today a Savior, who is Christ the Lord, in Davids city.

This scripture suggests that the Christ was born in one of the warmer months. Traditionally, the flocks passed the winter under cover. Yet the Gospel remarkably states shepherds living out of doors and keeping watches in the night over their flocks. This seems an unlikely happenstance in the middle of winter.

The reason December 25 was Chosen for the christmas celebration is unclear, however, it is widely believed the day was chosen because it corresponds with pagan rituals that occur at the time of the winter solstice, or the shortest day of the year, after which the days start lengthening. These rituals celebrate the rebirth of the sun.

The Roman Saturnalia, the celebratory ritual dedicated to Saturn the god of agriculture and the strength of the sun, is one such ritual. Pagan followers of Mithra celebrate dies natalis Solis Invicti, birthday of the invincible sun. On December 25, 274 Aurelian proclaimed the sun - god the principal patron of the Roman empire and dedicated a temple to him on the Campus Martius. In addition, the origination of christmas occurred during a time in which the cult of the sun was particularly strong in Rome.

There are only two Biblical references to birthday celebrations. Neither of them were Jesus birthday. A note worthy point is they were both the birthdays of pagan participants.

The first birthday celebration is mentioned in the Old Testament at Genesis 40: 20 - 22 which reads: Now on the third day it turned out to be Pharoahs birthday and he proceeded to make feast for all of his servants and to lift up the head of the chief of the cupbearers and the head of the chief of the bakers in the midst of his servants. Accordingly, he returned the chief of the cupbearers to his post of cupbearer and he continued to give the cup into Pharoahs hand. But, the chief of the bakers he hung up, just as Joseph had given them the interpretation.

The next birthday is mentioned in the New Testament at Matthew 14: 6 - 10 which reads: But when Herods birthday was being celebrated the daughter of Herodias danced at it and it pleased Herod so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. Then she, under her mothers coaching, said: Give me here upon a platter the head of John the Baptist. Grieved though he was, the king out of regard for his oaths and for those reclining with him commanded it to be given; and he sent and had John beheaded in the prison.

Ancient Hebrews considered birthday festivity to be idolatrous worship; which was repulsive to them. The reasoning behind the thought of birthday celebration as idolatrous worship stems from the pagan origins of birthday celebrations. Ancient Greeks and Romans believed everyone has a spirit that attended their birth and protects them. The spirit has a mystic relation to the god on whose birthday the individual was born. This statement indicates that the birthday being celebrated is not that of the individual, but that of the god. Candles, or tapers in ancient times, were employed as a means to pacify the particular god who would then bestow good health and prosperity for the next year upon the celebrant.

When the knowledge of the origin of the birthday celebration is combined with the fact that christmas is not mentioned in the Bible, even once, and the thought that ancient Jews, which includes Jesus Christ, found birthday celebrations repugnant it becomes painfully apparent that christmas is a horrible practice.

Making Organic Farming Practices Accessible to Filipino Farmers

For an agricultural country that was among the first in South East Asia to explore organic farming, most people would assume that by now the Philippines would be a ruler in organic farming. But sadly, this is not the case.

The Philippine agriculture is highly dependent on collectible and ecologically unsound chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Hard by excitement the effects of climate change with increasing intensity during the last six to seven years and most especially during the 2009 Typhoon Ondoy when substantial chunks of the Philippine archipelago was devastated by floods, the Philippine government stepped up the implementation of climate change adaptation measures.

Within the catalogue of climate change adaptation measures, the Philippine government presently zeroed in on organic farming as a vital step.

It was unparalleled last year that the Philippines passed the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010, RA 10068, gentle its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and welcome a budget, allocating 2 percent of the Philippine Department of Agriculture ' s funds for organic farming.

Ultimately, despite these most steps towards propagating organic farming practices, indications of not unlike practices supplanting or supine complementing chemical dependent agricultural practices are slow in coming.

On the fresh produce shelves of one of the largest manacles of supermarkets, you will find unbiased two or three brands labeled with claims of being " organically grown " produce. Beyond and frontage of the supermarket, organic produce can only be found in weekend bazaars or in specialty shops scattered around Metro Manila. Few restaurants offer items with organically grown ingredients.

Organic produce, at this stage, is only available to Filipinos with higher than average incomes. This is largely because of the higher price of organically produced foods are sold at but also because of it is not widely available in wet markets.

The Philippine Department of Agriculture under the leadership of Secretary Proceso Alcala has sought to provide solutions to the price and availability of organic produce to a wider market. First by spurring the adoption of organic farming practices with the help of NGOs. Second by funding a the construction of 2, 600 organic fertilizer production plants all over the country.

The second step seems to be the more crucial one.

Without good quality organic fertilizer to enhance the productivity of their farms, organic farming may be a losing proposition for most farmers.

To solve this problem, Alcala recently announced that the Department of Agriculture would be spending P2. 6 Billion pesos in converting 2, 600 existing composting facilities into Japanese - modeled organic fertilizer production plants.

The proposed conversion of existing compost facilities comes with a price tag of P1 million per facility. The proposed organic fertilizer production plants will be equipped drying equipment, carbonizing machine, shredding and mixing machine, grinders and millers, and enhanced transport system through conveyor belts.

Now, just given the characteristics of the proposed organic fertilizer production plant, it is already apparent that the plants are highly - capital intensive and perhaps unnecessarily backward integrated.

Compared to a similar but lower costing and locally available model for organic fertilizer production, the P1 Million per organic fertilizer production will seem like a gargantuan expense.

The Agricultural Inoculant Corporation has been in the business of converting organic waste into fertilizer for a number of years. The efficacy of its microbial rapid composting agent has already undergone pilot testing in 18 sites all over the country and was supervised by the Philippine Department of Agriculture ' s Bureau of Agricultural Research.

In a project study which intends to promote the adoption of organic fertilizer production among Filipino farmers, the AIC presented a system to produce low cost organic fertilizer.

The project study assumes that the main implementor of the organic waste to organic fertilizer conversion would be farmer - entrepreneurs who have limited financial capital to invest in organic fertilizer production.

The total cost of the project is estimated at P40, 000 pesos or about $1, 000. Other equipment needed for drying, chopping, composting, and storage can be sourced from what is already available in the farm. Additional inputs such as carbonized rice hulls and chicken manure can also be sourced at a lower cost. If done within the farm premises, the cost of transporting materials will be negligible.

In comparison to the Department of Agriculture ' s organic fertilizer production plants, the AIC system for producing organic fertilizer also has the advantage of a direct transfer of technology and emphasizes self - sufficiency among Filipino farmers. As far as ingraining the organic farming practices is concerned, the AIC system provides the farmer, not only a way to reduce the cost of his inputs but also provides him with an additional source of income.

With a total cost of just P40, 000 or about $1, 000 dollars, the AIC system can enable a Filipino farmer to produce as much as 2, 250 bags of organic fertilizer within an 8 month period - - typically the length of the planting season cycles of most Filipino farms. AIC estimates the cost of production per bag at P100. 00 and projects that each back can be sold at a retail price of P250. 00 per bag. At 2, 250 bags, the farmer can realize a gross revenue of P562, 500 and a profit of P337, 500.

Compared to the Department of Agriculture ' s model which basically just ensures that farmers will continue to be buyers of farm inputs, the AIC system allows them to supplement their own fertilizer needs as well as realize income off - season from the sale of organic fertilizer.

Led Light Wash Tube And Led Lights For The Club

If you are seeking a LED light system for your lounge or bar afterwards you may consider a wash tube effect. There are many features this type of LED lighting can submission you which teem with the slender design, distinct zones, DMX controlled, and a lot more.

A LED light wash tube is an eminent option for lighting up the blackness in your bar. They have a really slender design which enables you to father them in level the maiden and strangest areas that may be the most handy for you. These led lights might be put in rpc_72_rpc sills, corners in the wall, bowling alleyways, doorways, and much more. They are really easy to install and they work fantastic.

The wash tube LED light is an outstanding decision because it has 3 distinct zones which include 108 red, 72, blue, and 72 green. You have the capability to use three distinct color schemes on the dance floor or throughout your lounge area. The clients will find it really creative and enjoyable. The lighting can also be really meditative for many individuals in a bar or lounge also.

Another excellent attribute of the LED light wash tube is that they might be controlled through a DMX controller. This will allow PC controlling directly from the desktop. There is nothing like standing upstairs in the office and maintaining the lights. However, if you are short for staff it is possible to have your disc jockey manage the lighting too. This is because these lights are sound respondent as well.

If you have nights that you have a special visitor that you need to present because they are going to sing or dance then you will totally enjoy the beam it is possible to create using the wash light. This will allow you to put out a beam that is superb and your artist will look superb in whatever colour you choose. In addition, the particular person doesnt need to be positioned directly in the line of lighting. The angle of the beam might be at 30 degrees and still have your artist in the spotlight.

One of the greatest solutions for a led light is to use a wash tube due to the versatility it offers using a disco or dance area. In addition, it might be used for developing a bar even if you dont provide dance floor for the consumers. A lot of of the options include being able to install just about anywhere, many colors, beam angles, sound abilities, and a lot more.