September 30, 2022

Herbal Insurgency: Wielding Knowledge to Heal and Harm Under Southern Enslavement

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Birthwort. Aristolochia clematitis (1809). A poisonous plant now believed to cause kidney failure

Through their knowledge of healing and harming, enslaved people were able to create small but vital spaces of healing and alternative power within the totalizing structures of Southern enslavement laws.

On September 6, 1732, Ambrose Madison, grandfather of future United States President James Madison, took his last breath at age 36. Five days before, three enslaved people, two being Madison’s own enslaved, were convicted of “feloniously Conspiring [his] Death”.

On the day Madison died, one enslaved person was hanged for murder, and the other two would receive twenty-nine lashes for participation in the conspiracy. At the time of his death, Madison was joint owner of a 10,000-acre patent called Brookesby; on his portion, he had built the plantation complex known as Mount Pleasant.

Featuring in the trial was the herbal and medicinal knowledge Madison’s enslaved people had developed in the course of working at Mount Pleasant – spending much of their lives in field and forest, they would have come to an intimate familiarity with local flora and fauna. White landowners feared such herbal expertise due to its alleged connections to both poisons and medicines.

While details of the Madison case are scanty in the historical record, the story suggests that by the early 18th century, enslaved people were heavily associated with anxieties around illicit herbal capability due to their knowledge of the land.

While the truth of Madison’s poisoning is still debated, the case spurred fears of the threat enslaved people supposedly posed to their masters, leading to increased regulation.

For example, on August 19, 1746, Eve, an enslaved woman, was executed following her conviction of murdering her owner, Peter Montague, by poisoning his milk. In another sensational case, in September 1748, Letty, an enslaved woman, pled guilty to the poisoning of Simon, an enslaved man.

To many White planters, politicians, and judicial officers, it seemed that enslaved people’s knowledge of the land had led to opportunities for them to commit violence against owners and each other. During the same year, Virginia House of Burgesses passed a law mandating the death penalty for any enslaved people found guilty of poisoning their masters.

This legislation was built, in part, upon Virginia’s “An Act Concerning Servants and Slaves” (1705) which stated that an enslaved person was property, and therefore owners had the right to punish them in any way they deemed fit – even in cases where the enslaved person died as a result of this punishment, the owners would face no legal consequences.

These laws made the punishments for revolt or active resistance as strict as possible to discourage any attempts from those enslaved to utilize herbal knowledge against their owners.

From the time enslaved people were forcibly introduced into the Western hemisphere, the processes of cultural exchange, borrowing, and syncretism had played a role in the development of new folkloric and religious paradigms among them. Over time, some of these became sites of resistance to the power White owners and planters held.

One such spiritual system, Hoodoo, incorporated botanical knowledge in its rituals and practices, spreading among enslaved populations knowledge of medicinal and non-medicinal plant uses.

This knowledge, coupled with White ignorance and fear of the spiritual dimensions of Hoodoo, came to constitute a site of subaltern resistance among enslaved people.

For example, enslaved people were found to be using herbs that are known today to have legitimate medicinal purposes, such as garlic, sage, calamus root, and jimsonweed.

Enslaved people were able to develop alternative sources of spiritual and medicinal assistance, thereby distancing themselves from White practitioners as well as the need to rely on their owners for health and healing.

The development of this subaltern culture often provided for subtle changes in the hierarchy of the plantations. While the plantation owner remained the unquestioned ruler of all he surveyed, with his power flowing downward through his White agents and bosses and upward through enslavement-supporting political and religious structures, in some circumstances enslaved people were able to exercise power over owners.

Mentioned in this article:

Bodies of Knowledge: The Influence of Slaves on the Antebellum Medical Community

by Sarah Mitchell, 1997-05-02

Thanks to enslaved people’s intimate knowledge of the land, owners looked to them for healing guidance when all was lost.

For example, one such owner, William Guttridge, upon finding an enslaved person sick, asked the family physician to heal them, but when the physician failed Guttridge travelled to find a Black doctor.

This doctor, a Hoodoo conjurer, consulted his cards and saw that the person ill had been poisoned by a jealous enslaved female. The doctor supplied Guttridge with a bottle of medicine that proved effective in healing the poisoned man.

On another plantation, Virginia planter John Walker learned that Jack, an enslaved person, was sick and losing his eyesight. Jack himself suspected poisoning. When the healing tactics of a local White doctor failed, Walker sent Jack to Doctor Lewis, a Black enslaved healer.

Doctor Lewis cured Jack in six weeks, restoring his eyesight sufficiently to allow him to return to work. In recompense for Doctor Lewis’s services, Walker gave the man ten dollars. The Black practitioner had not only been paid a fair wage for his services, but he had also, in a sense, bested the White healer in a head-to-head instance of professional practice.

Enslaved people’s knowledge of local plants, associated salves, and poisons often derived from a combination of rural African traditions and the inhuman harshness of their bondage. Forced to work the land, they also learned it. Forced to live and die wrestling crops from the soil, they also discovered herbs that could prolong life or hasten death.

Enslaved people in the Southern American colonies (and subsequent Southern states) hence subtly resisted the hegemony of enslavement through their knowledge of local herbs and folk medicines by using their herbal knowledge for healing and juxtaposing these with case studies wherein enslaved people used their knowledge of the land to harm.

As enslaved people participated in the formation of a subaltern culture that could provide themselves some leverage, however small, over their captors, certain practitioners went further by using healing to suggest the possession of mystical abilities. This led to calls to bring in Black enslaved conjurors to try their art in instances where White practitioners were unable to save a patient.

In the case of Guttridge, noted above, the Black healer was able to supply medicine to cure the poisoned man. Such cases reinforced folklore, increasing prevalence among both Whites and Blacks, to the power enslaved doctors had to heal those whom White practitioners could not. Black enslaved doctors, therefore, made themselves indispensable as a means of keeping enslaved people healthy, thereby protecting the plantation economy.

Mentioned in this article:

Medicine and Slavery

The Diseases and Health Care of Blacks in Antebellum Virginia

by Todd L. Savitt

There is irony in this: enslaved practitioners gained limited autonomy and prosperity, and in some cases, freedom, through treating enslaved owners’ human property. This fraught arrangement is further exemplified in the case of Robert Carter, a planter who

willingly sent at least one of his slaves to David [a Black enslaved doctor], owned by William Berry of King George County, for treatment. Guy, who had been languishing for the previous eighteen months under Carter’s care, now, in July 1786, was “very desirous of becoming a Patient”.

Carter’s willingness to send an enslaved person to another plantation to place him in David’s care demonstrates the power that a reputation could wield. Some planters bypassed White practitioners entirely in favor of Black healers known to deliver results.

Collard leaves. Image from page 10 of "Annual catalogue : 1915 machinery fertilizers seeds etc" (1915)

The limited but real authority deriving from herbal and medicinal knowledge was also evident among enslaved females and their roles in childbirth and childcare.

For example, enslaved women sometimes provided the plantation owners’ families with medicinal remedies. An enslaved woman who served the owner’s wife and children might give them a worm medicine known as “mackaroot tea”.

One such account tells of a South Carolina mistress who would provide the children a spoonful of “worm cure” every morning. Enslaved women would also place collard leaves on the tops of their heads to suppress headaches.

This intimacy proved to be a double-edged sword for White owners. While enslaved women often used their knowledge to heal and support White families, interactions of this kind could also stoke fears around access: if a woman could heal an owner’s wife or children, could she not also harm them? Underlying these fears must have been the certain knowledge that she would have had ample cause.

One case study highlighting the subaltern power that could be created by those enslaved using herbs for healing comes from colonial Virginia. On plantations, venereal diseases could spread rapidly as the diseases had few known treatments or cures.

In 1729, Virginia authorities freed Papan, an enslaved man, in return for his venereal disease remedy built on roots and barks from local flora. The Virginia House of Burgesses was willing to take this extraordinary step since access to Papan’s closely held cure had the potential to save thousands of lives, both of those enslaved and landowners suffering from the “yaws” or other venereal diseases.

A second example comes from colonial South Carolina. In exchange for his poison cures useful against snakebite, Caesar, an enslaved man, was manumitted by the South Carolina Assembly in 1749.

A final case study exemplifying how enslaved people found power through healing comes from South Carolina, six years later. A Black healer called Sampson, known for his fearless handling of rattlesnakes, was given manumission and a fifty-pound annuity in exchange for his rattlesnake bite cure.

In all three cases, enslaved people with herbal expertise were able to leverage this knowledge for notoriety, prosperity, and ultimately freedom.

While on the one hand, herbal knowledge could lead to forms of (limited) subaltern power, on the other, specialized knowledge of flora also offered access to sources of harm. As has been noted, this obverse power among enslaved people was the source of significant anxiety among plantation owners and other Southern Whites.

Many plantation owners passed anti-literacy laws between 1740 and 1834, disallowing the spread of knowledge between plantations. The Alabama Slave Code of 1833 included such a law that “Any person who shall attempt to teach any free person of color, or slave, to spell, read or write, shall upon conviction thereof by indictment, be fined in a sum of not less than two hundred fifty dollars, nor more than five hundred dollars”.

Owners feared that the ability to read would allow enslaved people to spread dangerous knowledge among themselves and even organize more robust forms of resistance, such as the ability to forge documents to gain freedom.

Learn more:

Age of Revolutions

By Signe Peterson Fourmy

One such site of ‘illicit’ knowledge included the ability of enslaved women to employ abortifacients to fight against the plantation owners by preventing childbirth.

Their use of cotton root, tansy, rue, pennyroyal, and cedar berries allowed them to suppress or terminate a pregnancy and therefore decrease the supply of “property” for the landowner.

This knowledge (and its associated moral panic) was originally published in an article by a White medical journal in 1860.

Today, such an essay is rightfully unavailable, but these publications promoted awareness among Whites of how enslaved women might be harming slave owners indirectly, with this “awareness” then leading to greater regulation over the use of abortifacients.

The murder of Ambrose Madison illustrates how enslaved people might have used herbal knowledge to act even more directly against their oppressors. As stated previously, Madison was supposedly murdered by three enslaved people through the use of poison.

Researchers have found that many of the enslaved people in the area – probably including the two men enslaved by Madison – were typically of Igbo descent. Douglas Chambers has argued that this cultural heritage may have played a role in the Madison affair because Igbo culture is built on “rules rather than rulers”. The perceived breaking of a rule or oath would be responded to with retaliation, irrespective of the plantation hierarchy.

Whatever the heritage of the poisoners – if, indeed, Madison was poisoned – the importance of the Madison case is that due to its sensationalism, it led to a new spate of poisoning laws. It suggested that while enslaved people might be in chains, they had the power to harm and retaliate for the horrors inflicted upon them. The convicted men were said to have been aided by an enslaved medical practitioner, exacerbating White fears about the threat posed to the plantation system by such herbal expertise.

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Image from page 108 of "American forestry" (1910-1923)

From the American colonial period through to the end of the Civil War, enslaved people across the American South employed many means of resisting their oppressors.

Resistance to enslavement came through open rebellion, including the uprisings of Nat Turner and Denmark Vesey, as well as through individual or collective journeys to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Apart from, or in addition to, such dramatic instances of rebellion or escape, enslaved people also opposed subjugation on a smaller, more quotidian scale.

Through mastery of the land their masters forced them to work, enslaved people found subtle ways to accrue power over those around them through their ability to heal or harm. In so doing, enslaved people found ways to become invaluable or feared, with both reputations offering the promise of greater security within a system of utter oppression.

In rare instances, some even used the influence they gained through herbal and medicinal knowledge to secure freedom.

Written by:

William Derek Pacini

Collina d'Oro, Switzerland

Born in 2004 in Littleton, Colorado, Wil is a high school student in Switzerland interested in physics, chemistry, economics, and history, with a particular interest in recovering the stories of historically marginalized people.

He also enjoys researching up-and-coming start-ups and plans to study engineering and finance at university.


A Complete Guide to Building a Cancellation Policy For Vacation Rentals

Which cancellation policy to pick for your property?

As a host, your priority will be to increase your bookings, especially during peak seasons. However, this can be challenging. With the pandemic and travel restrictions, cancellations might be expected. As your bookings increase, your cancellations and/or no-shows might also increase. Regardless of the situation, adopting an adaptable operational and pricing strategy and cancelation policy for vacation rentals is important. Cancellations do happen. At times, you might not be able to avoid it. It is important to then understand how to tackle these circumstances. Cancellations greatly impact your revenue with the loss of booking opportunities. It is important to devise an appropriate cancellation policy for vacation rentals.

What is the difference between a no-show and a cancellation?

A no-show to your vacation rental is a guest who has made a reservation yet fails to arrive at the hotel. Cancellation is when a guest informs you in advance that they will not be able to check in during those dates for various reasons. Depending on your vacation rental’s cancellation policy, the guest might get a refund. A no-show is when a guest never shows up or even fails to inform you.

What are the Different Types of Cancellation Policies for Vacation Rentals?

There are three major different types of cancellation policies for vacation rentals:

  1. Flexible
  2. Moderate
  3. Strict

But, this differs from one platform to another. Airbnb has its own take on these cancellation policies for vacation rentals.

Each policy will also have a non-refundable clause. If a guest opts for that, they would receive a 10% discount, however, the booking would be non-refundable. Airbnb has various cancellation policies for vacation rentals to make sure that both the guests and the hosts are satisfied. Airbnb’s cancellation policies for vacation rentals are:

Cancellation Policy Description
FlexibleGuests can cancel until 24 hours before check-in for a full refund, and you won’t be paid. If they cancel after that, the host will be paid for each night they stay, plus 1 additional night.
ModerateGuests can cancel until 5 days before check-in for a full refund, and you won’t be paid. If they cancel after that, the host will be paid for each night they stay, plus 1 additional night, plus 50% for all unspent nights
FirmDepending on when they cancel in the 30-day period, the host would be applicable for either a 50% or a 100% refund.
StrictTo receive a full refund, guests must cancel within 48 hours of booking, and the cancellation must occur at least 14 days before check-in. If they cancel between 7 and 14 days before check-in, the host will be paid 50% for all nights. If they cancel after that, the host will be paid 100% for all nights.
Long-termThis policy applies to all stays of 28 days or longer and overrides your standard cancellation policy for those stays. The host will be compensated depending on when the guest cancels their booking. If fewer than 30 days remain on the reservation when the guest cancels, the host will be paid 100% for all the remaining nights.
Super strict 30 daysThis policy is by invitation only and available only to certain Hosts under special circumstances. Guests must cancel at least 30 days before check-in to receive a 50% refund for all nights. If they cancel after that, you’ll be paid 100% for all nights
Super strict 60 daysThis policy is by invitation only and available only to certain Hosts under special circumstances. Guests must cancel at least 60 days before check-in to receive a 50% refund for all nights. If they cancel after that, you’ll be paid 100% for all nights

In VRBO, all cancellations must be made by 11.59 pm in the property’s tie zone to fall within the purview of the cancellation policy of VRBO. While guests can apply their own policies, they usually pick one of the policies provided by the platform.

Choosing a cancellation policy for vacation rental is determined by the way the booking is made. In some cases, you have different options for your guest cancellation policy for vacation rentals. All websites work differently. Generally, policies are somewhere on the scale from flexible to strict. This is decided by the time of the cancellation request or the cancellation fee policy.

Opting for a strict cancellation policy for vacation rentals can make the cancellation process difficult. A difficult process might reduce your guests’ chance of canceling. However, keep in mind that while a strict policy might account for fewer cancellations, it might also lead to fewer bookings. The lack of flexibility might discourage your guests from booking especially in a time of high uncertainty like the global pandemic.

Peak season is usually defined by regularly known events, holidays, or occasions. And these are usually known for a long time. Your guests might have booked weeks or even months in advance. They might not know what will happen in the future, and they might not like the idea that they could be stuck in a deal they do not like or maybe need.

Flexible cancellation policies are much more appealing to guests as they will appeal to their need for spontaneity. It’s all about making the booking process stress-free for your guests.

Anything you choose, you need to remember to provide the best experience for your guests while also protecting your financial needs.

How does a last-minute cancellation impact your short-term rental?

A last-minute traveler initiation cancellation can drastically impact your short-term rentals. It leaves you with unsold rooms and a loss of income.

Impacts your profit

Sometimes, a low occupancy rate equals a reduced revenue. Even if you relist your vacation rental immediately after receiving a cancellation, you would not be able to get the money back. Last-minute bookings usually go for a lesser price than before.

Impact your ranking

Cancellations can impact your search result rankings – on Google or other search engines and on other sites that you use to list your properties. This can have a knock-off effect on your reputation. A high booking rate garners high positive reviews and increases the visibility of your vacation rentals.

Why is a Cancellation Policy for Vacation Rentals Important?

Without a robust cancellation policy for vacation rentals, your vacation rental property is prone to various consequences like the loss of income. While you can have your own cancellation policy, most OTAs have their own cancellation policies for vacation rentals. Working with a revenue management expert would be wise to develop a workable cancellation policy for vacation rentals.

Setting clear cancellation windows can encourage your guests to plan their vacations appropriately. Your vacation rental cancellation policy must be visible when guests make their reservations.

Your guests should know two important things about canceling a booking:

  1. Cancellation deadline
  2. Refund & Cancellation fees

It is important to add the refund & cancellation fee details because even if guests cancel within the stipulated time, you would have enough time to rebook your listing. You could even use last-minute offers to attract potential guests looking for a good deal.

What are the Different Types of Cancellations?

Traveler Initiated Cancellations

Your guest can cancel your reservation for various reasons:

  1. They might have unavoidable circumstances to circumvent
  2. There might be sudden travel restrictions
  3. They might have gotten a better deal at another accommodation

Host Initiated Cancellations

You might also have to cancel a booking at times. This can happen for various reasons:

  1. You might have had a personal booking made on those dates
  2. You might have to close the property for maintenance
  3. There might be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances in your locality
  4. There might be double bookings

Most of these can be avoided by using a channel manager or a PMS to optimize your listings and automatically update your availability across platforms.

Rather than relying on third-party platforms, you can manage the entire process independently or through your property manager or website. Here, you control how you manage your guests and your cancellations. You can get reservations through direct bookings

How to Reduce Last-Minute Cancellations?

While it might be tempting to look for options to prevent last-minute cancellations altogether. You might not be able to do so. All you can do is reduce the number of cancellations that happen.

Confirm the booking

It might be wise to confirm the reservation at the time of the booking. You can:

  1. Ask them to fill in their card details while they make the payment
  2. Collect partial payment or a deposit
  3. Offer incentives to confirm the bookings

Incorporate length of stay restrictions

You can incorporate minimum stay restrictions or length of stay restrictions to ensure that you are protected even if a cancellation happens. Make sure to set a minimum stay requirement for your vacation rental. This way, travelers will not be able to book your property for fewer nights than you are comfortable with, preventing unnecessary declines and cancellations. You can use minimum night restrictions to increase your occupancy rate when you understand your guests’ booking patterns. Anticipate your guests’ needs for you to make the best out of the market’s potential.

“Using the features of PriceLabs, we managed to grow our average length of stay from 3.1 nights to 4.3 nights, an increase of almost 40%. In the same period, we grew the revenue of the same listings by 10%+, even though we had lesser (but longer) stays.” – Christian Eriksen, one of the Co-Founders of Nord Collection

Read more about how Nord Collection leveraged minimum stay restrictions for their vacation rental.

Optimize your property for peak seasons

The peak season has the most competition. For example, The Emirates welcomed 32% more travelers in 2021 than in 2020, according to Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). While you can add custom rates for busy seasons, holidays, or special events in your locality, you can go the extra mile for your guests. You can offer special amenities such as a special candlelight dinner during Valentine’s day for couples.

PriceLabs Portfolio Analytics can help you have a real-time reporting system that tracks high-level metrics for your property. You can get a quick snapshot of your property’s financial health. We dive further in and provide insights on listing level performance and metrics. With our Market Dashboard, you can compare your property with others in your neighborhood.

Stay connected with your guests

A guest has made a booking. Send them an email welcoming them to your property right after the booking is confirmed. You can go the extra mile by personalizing the message, which would help make them feel special. As a bonus, you can also store their data for their future stay. You can try capturing personal details such as – their email, phone numbers, birthdays, anniversaries, likes and dislikes, etc. You can update a CRM to trigger automated emails for your guests to constantly stay on their radar. Automation tools recommended are PMS with chat automation like Hospitable, Lodgify, Beds24, etc.

You can utilize Airbnb tips and tricks to make sure you provide an impeccable guest experience to reduce cancellations.

Rely on technology

If your calendar is constantly updated, your risk of a double booking can be reduced considerably. You can always update your calendar manually. However, you do risk the limitation of human capabilities. So, it might be easier to have software for vacation rentals that helps you do this automatically.

How to Cancel Guests’ Reservations as a Host?

What can you do when you have no choice but to cancel a booking? There are a few things that you can do to both: keep the guest happy and maintain a good ranking.

Keep your guest informed

The sooner you cancel, the lesser the impact. Guests might not like having their booking canceled at the last minute. Just like how you might not like last-minute cancellations. Contact your guest immediately and explain the situation properly:

  1. Be honest with the traveler
  2. Give them the full picture.
  3. Apologize for the inconvenience caused

Provide incentives to the guest

Your guest might have been looking forward to an amazing vacation at your short-term rental. If they are provided with incentives, they might come back another time.

You can provide:

  1. A 20% discount – this is a reasonable amount that is still profitable for you
  2. Free amenities for their next visit
  3. A booking for another date

Understand penalties

Depending on the OTAs you use to list your properties, you might face certain penalties.

  1. In Airbnb, you will have to pay a fine and face other consequences. If you keep canceling a lot of booking requests, even three in a row may lead to suspension.
  2. In VRBO, the reason for the cancellation has to qualify for a waiver; otherwise, it can impact your ranking metrics.

Guest Cancellation Message Template

Greetings {Name}

I regret to inform you that we will not be able to service at {rental name} during {dates}. This is due to {the reason for cancellation}.
We value our guests and their vacation plans. As a valued member of our vacation rental, we offer:

1. 20% discount for your next booking at {rental name}
2. Free {swimming pool/ any other amenity at your vacation rental} access

I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. We hope to see you again in the future.

Thank you for understanding.

{Your sign}

{Your accomodation sign}

What to do when Guests Cancel their Reservations?

A guest might cancel their reservation for various reasons. They might be looking for an alternative option or might be stuck in an irreversible situation. What do then do to ensure you have a repeat guest on your hand?

Communicate with them and offer them incentives to transform a guest into an ambassador. Get in touch with the guest who wants to cancel. Ask them why they want to cancel. Depending on the reason, you should be able to offer an alternative. Let your guest know that they can postpone their trip instead if they wish. They wouldn’t have to pay the cancellation fees, and your metrics will also not be affected.

Message Template for Rescheduling

Greetings {Name}

I’m sorry to hear that you will no longer be able to stay with us at {Rental name} from {arrival date} to {departure date}. Have you considered moving your trip to a different date in the future?

We would love the opportunity to serve you in the future. If you do oblige to move your trip, please let me know. We would be more than happy to accommodate you. Let me know what you think!

Looking forward to meeting you.
Have an amazing holiday.

Thank you.

{Your sign}

{Your accomodation sign}

Sometimes, guests might not be up to rescheduling their trip; they might ask you to cancel the bookings on your end. But as we know, canceling a booking on your end impacts your listing performance and ranking metrics.

Guests want you to cancel bookings because canceling on their end can result in them paying cancellation fees. So obviously, it is not in your best interest to cancel the booking on your end. However, you can gently encourage them to cancel the booking on their end.

Message Template for Nudging Cancellation

Greetings {Name},

We regret that you do not wish to reschedule your stay with us.  We really do look forward to hosting you.

We can’t cancel our end without negatively impacting our property. We kindly request you process the request from your end. We understand that unforeseen circumstances exist, and we want to stay by your side. If you are making a trip to the city, please find attached an amazing itinerary for your stay here.

Enjoy your stay at {location}.

Please cancel the booking on the platform to ensure that you are not billed automatically.

Here’s an article that explains how you can do that {attach an article from the help center here}.

We hope that you choose our property for your stay in {location name} the next time.

{Your sign}

{Your accomodation sign}

Regardless of the situation of cancellation, you should be ready to adapt your strategy to make sure it is beneficial to both you and your guest. Cancellations happen, all you can do is try your best to avoid them.

It is best to have an ironclad cancellation policy in place to protect yourself. Flexible or strict whichever way you decide to go, this is the kind of protection that your revenue requires.

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Jobs For Felons

How to Find a Job as an Ex-Convict: What Processes You'll Go Through

This blog post will discuss the challenges of finding employment with a felony record. It will cover what processes you'll go through during the hiring process and why it can be hard to find work if you have a criminal past. If you are having trouble finding jobs because of your criminal history, this post is for you!

First, let's discuss what you can do to make yourself stand out as a candidate. These are the areas of hiring where felons need to be extra prepared for success:

- Qualifications and experience - Education and work history (including gaps) - Personal traits (and why these matter more than your criminal past) - Interview tips and tricks (and how not all interviews go as they did on TV!)

Now that we've covered some things you can focus on throughout your job search, there are still many potential obstacles in finding employment with a felony record. The companies listed below have reported fewer problems in employing reformed criminals than other firms in their industry during previous studies performed by Career Builder. Let's look at who they are and what you can do to increase your chances of being hired by them.

- Starbucks - Publix Supermarkets - Costco Wholesale Corp - Hyatt Hotels & Resorts LLLP

Now that we've looked through companies that have some success in hiring felons let's look at why it is hard for reformed criminals to find jobs with their criminal records. Some reasons include:

- Employment gaps resulting from time spent incarcerated or on parole - No high school diploma/GED yet (or unable to pass the test) - Criminal history preventing applicants from obtaining Licenses required by certain industries (e.g., nursing) This list isn't exhaustive. Still, these are the most common issues that companies may run into when hiring felons.

So, what can you do?

- If you don't have a high school diploma/GED yet - get it! It'll be easier to find jobs with your criminal record if you can prove yourself in other ways (like through experience or education).

If the company requires any Licenses before they hire employees, acquire them as soon as possible! It will help show potential employers why they should hire YOU over someone else who doesn't have all their paperwork together. You might not need these qualifications for certain industries, though, so make sure to research whether or not your chosen career path requires one. In general, however, having anything related to licenses and education will help your chances.

- If you have a felony record - talk about it! It won't be as big of an obstacle as people make it out to be, but don't try and hide the fact that you were arrested either. Tell them upfront because if they see this information after hiring you, there's no way for them to know what happened from their end. The best thing is just being honest from the start when applying for jobs with felonies to avoid any issues later on down the road.

What are some other things I can do?

- Don't give up easily or settle for less than desired employment - Make yourself stand out through experience/education (and show how these qualifications can contribute to the company's success)

- Get your paperwork in order (this includes education, licenses, and any other requirements by companies you apply for). If needed, get help from places like Goodwill or legal aid.

If you're looking for more information on jobs that hire felons, then check out our article on Companies That Hire Felons. It is loaded with tons of great advice! There are plenty of options out there if you're willing to put in some hard work, so don't give up hope just because it seems difficult right now. Keep trying until something works - even if it takes a long time! You never know when one application will be it takes to score an interview.

We've also written a helpful guide on finding jobs for felons that can provide some more insight into what you should focus on during your job search! If the companies listed above aren't hiring, then it might be time to look somewhere else.


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What is a job scout?

What is a job scout? Finding a job is made simple via Job Scout. Job Scout will handpick occupations that match your interests once you complete a brief questionnaire. Job Scout not only assists you in finding employment, it also makes it enjoyable! You will be guided through the quiz by a mascot, who will also encourage you when you obtain new stickers that represent your advancement.

Job scout: Overview

Although what scouts seek for varies by business, their capacity to locate things unites them. Athletic scouts, for instance, find new potential in their chosen sport and enlist athletes to join their squad. By watching matches and evaluating film, they do this. Talent scouts identify aspiring models and actresses. On a far more serious note, military scouts carry out reconnaissance missions and gather data to aid in the creation of combat plans by their superiors.
To identify the breakthroughs they’re looking for, scouts must be extremely perceptive and up on the most recent advances in the field. To ensure that their pertinent knowledge is utilized appropriately, they must also be good communicators with the other members of their team.

The requirements to become a scout vary by sector. Basic and specialized training are required to become a Cavalry Scout in the military. A bachelor’s degree in a field relating to sports and scouting certification are frequently requirements for an athletic scout. Scouts make $53,141 on average per year, although salaries can vary greatly from sector to sector.

When an opening meets the user’s chosen criteria, Job Scout notifies them. The notice will often come in the form of an email with a quick summary of the position and a link to the more in-depth requirements. A smartphone can get notifications from some systems in the form of instant messages.

A job search agent’s selection criteria are generally standardized and may include:

  • Geography: This category includes locations of physical plants as well as local and foreign nations at various granularities.
  • Job Function: By specifying the kinds of jobs they are looking for, a user may focus their search. High-level categories like accounting, administrative support, and computer services are a few examples of job functions.
  • Company: A firm that is also a conglomeration of many commercial operations sometimes uses this as a selection criterion.
  • Job Level: consists of classifications like executive, manager, supervisor, entry-level, and student (used to identify internships).

What Does a Scout Do

Many scouts need to possess specific talents in order to carry out their duties. We were able to focus on the most typical competencies for someone in this position by looking through resumes. We found that interpersonal qualities, commitment, and communication abilities were stated on many resumes.

Top scout jobs near you

Relationship banker

Located: Roanoke, VA

While achieving or exceeding predetermined targets, the Relationship Banker is in charge of all customer service tasks, sales, and relationship management operations. By mastering the delivery process and being fully knowledgeable about the Bank’s goods and services, the relationship banker builds connections with clients by carrying out the following critical duties.

To further one’s education and gain a better understanding of the job, compliance, and the Bank in general, one should engage in self-development. Seminars, industry conferences, approved e-learning courses, in-house programs, and carefully chosen vendor programs are all acceptable sources of continuing education and training. understanding of Microsoft Office products expertise with industry-specific software and hardware customer discretion customer service zeal combined with formal manners Excellent communication abilities both in writing and speaking tested sales abilities

Physical demands

The physical requirements listed below are an accurate representation of what an employee will need to be able to do in order to properly carry out the core duties of this position. Individuals with impairments may be given the opportunity to complete the necessary tasks with reasonable accommodations. The employee must frequently stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and finger, handle, or feel things, tools, or controls while carrying out the activities of this work. The employee must regularly stand and move about. On sometimes, the worker must halt, kneel, or squat. Up to 50 pounds must periodically be lifted and/or moved by the employee.

Education and experience

Requires a high school diploma or a general education diploma (GED). A four-year college or university bachelor’s degree (B.A.) is preferred. Requires one year of business or retail experience.

The aforementioned descriptions of the overall kind and degree of labor performed by those in this categorization are meant to be descriptive only. They are not meant to be taken as a comprehensive list of all obligations, responsibilities, and qualifications for employees with the aforementioned classification.

As an employer, American National Bank values diversity. All job candidates shall be given equal consideration without regard to their country origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.

19D cavalry scout

Located: Geneva, NY

You serve as the armored division’s eyes and ears as a cavalry scout. You advance your division, conduct reconnaissance, and provide your commanding officer critical intelligence. You’re giving the officer vital on-the-ground information that helps him make wise choices.

As part of your duties, you may be expected to prepare and store ammunition for scout vehicles, operate crew-served and individual weapons, perform navigation during combat, participate in observation and listening posts, collect data to categorize routes, tunnels, and bridges, and use principles of concealment and camouflage.

Helpful Abilities

• Willingness to take up a task.

• Excellent mental and physical health

How to become a scout

It’s possible that there aren’t any formal schooling requirements on the process to become a Scout. However, the majority of firms demand that applicants have a bachelor’s degree in communications or a closely related profession, and many businesses want Scouts to have at least a high school certificate or GED. Because they understand what it takes to perform as well as what a job requires to be successful, Scouts with prior experience in the business as performers or athletes typically succeed in a Scout capacity. Depending on where you work, you might be able to obtain on-the-job training, but it’s not always a given.

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How to Become a Sports Scout

A bachelor’s degree in exercise science, sports science, business administration, marketing, or a related discipline is often required to work as a sports scout. You can apply to a scouting agency for training and certification after earning this degree. The majority of sports scouts focus on one or two sports, but it’s more probable that you just know one sport. A benefit in this sector is having participated in high school or college athletics since you have first-hand knowledge of what makes a successful athlete. Additionally, spend time connecting with and getting to know instructors.

How to Become a Talent Scout

You don’t necessary need formal education to work as a talent scout in the entertainment business, but it helps to have a bachelor’s degree in the area you wish to specialize in. After that, submit an internship application to a talent agency and work your way up to the job of scout. Success depends on using this time to network and create new connections in the field. You ought to concentrate on a single ability. For instance, if you are a music scout, search for musicians who play a certain style of music.

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To Infinity and Beyond: The Universe as an Experiment

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Is it rational to believe in things beyond the observable? A conversation with theoretical astrophysicists Prof.dr. Heino Falcke and Prof.dr. Renate Loll about the limits of evidence, life as an experiment, and the life vision of a scientist. Can a scientist believe in God?

This program is organized jointly by students of Veritas-forum Eindhoven and Studium Generale (TU/e).

If you look up at the sky on a clear night, you will see a beautifully radiant, fascinating starry sky above you. Although many years of research have enormously enriched our knowledge about the universe, it still remains a great mystery. What lies beyond the unknown?

For renowned scientists Prof.dr. Heino Falcke and Prof.dr. Renate Loll, understanding the universe is the ultimate scientific challenge. Falcke is world famous for presenting the first ever image of a black hole (April 2019); Loll is an internationally renowned researcher in the field of Quantum Gravity, the holy grail of fundamental high-energy physics. Both conduct scientific research in the same tradition. However, they have their own talents and beliefs, and therefore different views on the power of science and everything around them. What they both value highly: the experiment.

Together and with the audience, Falcke and Loll will discuss their views on doing science in relation to their attitudes toward life and to their views about the inexplicable. Is it necessary to be able to prove everything? What role do assumptions play in scientific experiments? Are faith and science at odds, or are they an enrichment of each other and of life? A conversation about motives, about knowing and not knowing, and about belief and disbelief.

The conversation will be moderated by science journalist Ans Hekkenberg. She is an editor at the popular science monthly New Scientist. Ans Hekkenberg speaks and writes about physics, astronomy, technology, and the importance of diversity in science.

Prof.dr. Heino Falcke is a professor of Astroparticle Physics and Radio Astronomy at the Institute for Mathematics, Astronomy and Particle Physics (IMAPP) in the Faculty of Science (Radboud University, Nijmegen). His research focusses on super massive black holes and jets. In October 2020, he published his book Licht in de duisternis (Prometheus).

Prof.dr. Renate Loll is professor in Theoretical Physics, also at the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP, RU Nijmegen). She works on developing a theory of quantum gravity, reconciling the beautiful geometric description of space and time laid out in Einstein’s theory of General Relativity, with the insight that all of physics at its most fundamental level must be described by quantum laws of motion. Loll also holds a Distinguished Visiting Research Chair at Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.

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There will be drinks following the discussion. You are very welcome to join.

Ticket reservation recommended
To be assured of a seat, we recommend reserving a ticket (black “order” button). The doors will open at 19:45 hrs.
NOTE: This program will not be live streamed.

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More information about SG&USE can be found here.

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Why Was A Philadelphia String Band Disqualified?

Since 2020, when a wench group, Froggy Carr, was barred from the parade because one of its members was dressed in blackface, the troupes have been forced to participate in racial prejudice and cultural sensitivity training.
Is it possible that string bands are a direct descendent of minstrelsy shows?

  • A direct descendent of the minstrel performances and vaudeville, the string bands are still active today.” The Philadelphia Inquirer is a newspaper based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was retrieved on the 9th of January, 2008. a b c d e f g h I j k l m Anna Orso is a writer who lives in New York City. WHYY-Billy TV’s Penn reports on the fifth of January 2016. Mummers in blackface, prostitutes, and hate speech: a brief history of the Mummers acting inappropriately

What happened to South Philly String Band?

Denny Palandro Jr., Joe Ferry, and Joe’s fiancée Kelly Wiseley were tragically engaged in an automobile accident on January 2, 2019, which resulted in the deaths of all three of them. Denny and Joe, beloved members of the South Philadelphia String Band, made several contributions to the Philadelphia Mummers by combining their abilities and enthusiasm for the organization.

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What happened to the Mummers Parade?

The Mummers Parade on New Year’s Day in 2022 has been postponed due to expected inclement weather. PHILA, PA — The city of Philadelphia has a long history of violence. The City of Philadelphia recently stated that the 2022 Mummers Parade will take place on Sunday, January 2, rather than on New Year’s Day, since anticipated bad weather is forecast on New Year’s Day in Philadelphia.

Do they still have the Mummers Parade?

As of December 31, 2021, the following is the most recent update: It has been decided to postpone the outdoor segment of the Mummers Parade to Sunday, January 2, 2022 due to poor weather. On New Year’s Day, the indoor Fancy Brigade Shows at the Pennsylvania Convention Center will continue to be held. A unique function is played by each Mummers division throughout the procession.

Who is the captain of South Philly String Band?

During their performance in 2022, Circus Space-tacular, Captain Denny Palandro, Sr. leads the South Philadelphia String Band along Broad Street in sixth marching position in preparation for their show. Their out-of-this-world circus is the most spectacular spectacle on the face of the planet. In 2022, the South Philadelphia String Band will commemorate their 75th year of participation in parades.

How many string bands are in the Mummers Parade?

There are now eighteen String Band groups operating in the United States. Every year, each String Band chooses a theme for the year and performs in the Philadelphia New Year’s Day parade, when they premiere their new music and costumes. There are hundreds of dancers and marching groups in this parade, which is a fascinating annual ritual.

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How much are Mummers tickets?

However, if you’d want to secure a bleacher seat for the Mummers Parade, you may do so for $20 by purchasing a ticket in advance. To see a Fancy Brigade competition, you may purchase tickets starting at $25 for either the 11:30 a.m. ET show or the 5 p.m. ET performance, depending on when you choose to watch.

What channel are the Mummers on?

The parade festivities will be televised live on WPHL Channel 17, the Mummers’ broadcast partner, beginning at 8 a.m. on Sunday. It will also broadcast the Fancy Brigade’s grand finale on Saturday at 8 p.m. and the parade’s conclusion on Sunday after the march closes.

Will there be a 2021 Philadelphia Mummers Parade?

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, Philadelphia officials have decided to allow the city’s iconic New Year’s Day celebration to go forward as scheduled. Philadelphia’s positive sentiment was hovering around 9 percent when the Mummers declared that the 2021 parade will not go place.

Are they having the Mummers Parade 2021?

Mummers did not march in 2021 after the city banned all large-scale events as part of its coronavirus mitigation efforts — there was a much smaller and widely criticized “protest parade” that year — so this year’s event was supposed to be their big comeback, much to the dismay of some residents concerned about the coronavirus.

What is the origin of the Mummers Parade in Philadelphia?

As a result, the city of Philadelphia agreed to support the popular parade in 1901, and 42 fraternal organizations were granted permission to hold a parade in which awards were presented for the best costumes, the best music, and the most humorous antics. The Mummers’ Parade has been a beloved Philadelphia institution for many years.

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Anger and depression among incarcerated male youth: Predictors of violent and nonviolent offending during adjustment to incarceration.

Objective: Anger and depression are associated with a number of psychosocial problems, and their comorbidity may exacerbate maladjustment among incarcerated youth. The present study aims to identify whether anger and its different facets (cognitive, arousal, and behavioral), either independently or when conjoined with depressed mood, affects violent and nonviolent institutional infractions. Method: Male adolescents (14â€“17 years of age) were recruited within 48 hr of arrival at a juvenile detention facility and were administered psychometric measures of anger (Novaco Anger Scale) and depression (Center for Epidemiological Studiesâ€“Depression scale) at baseline, 1 month, and 2 months. Offending within the facility was assessed via self-report and institutional records. Results: Controlling for prior offending and other background factors, individuals having high anger scores were more likely to offend over the 2-month period, compared to those with lower levels of anger. Novaco Anger Scale scores, especially the Behavioral facet, predicted both official- and self-reported (violent and nonviolent) institutional offending. There was evidence for the interaction of depression and anger at baseline predicting self-reported offending at 1 month only. Conclusions: Given that juveniles’ self-report of emotional distress, particularly anger, is predictive of their violent and nonviolent infractions, focused intervention programs could reduce behavior problems during incarceration that add to juveniles’ maladjustment and continued exposure to adversities. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved)


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What room temperature is too cold for a baby?

That same study found that babies in room temperatures that did not exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 Celsius) did not experience heightened difficulty of waking. So, we recommend that you keep the baby’s room temperature between 69 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit (20.5 – 24 Celcius).

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Scientists develop drug that re-programmes cells to fight cancer

The form of immunotherapy has previously been effective in fighting blood cancers but lead scientists Phillip Darcy and Paul Beavis found a way to improve its effectiveness against solid tumours for the first time. Darcy said that the enhanced immune cells, known as CAR T cells, have been ineffective against solid tumours which have been able to produce a metabolite called adenosine which destroys the cells.

Some tumours have even shown the ability to simply reverse the enhancements placed on the cells, making them revert to T cells which have little ability to combat the tumours. “The suppressive tumour environment dampens down the ability of the immune cells so we needed to give the cells something extra to be able to work in those environments,” Darcy told Australian media on Thursday.

Researchers successfully trialled a drug in mice that blocks the metabolite, allowing CAR T cells to effectively target tumours.


Investor question: “Hey, I just got a hike this year. You guys say an emergency fund should have 4 months of salary or six months of expenses. Should I bump up my emergency fund?”

Answer: Yes. You should, in fact, increase your emergency fund amount to reflect your new income. Here’s why.

Your emergency fund is your first defence against uncertainty. The idea is that any potential loss of income or sudden unexpected need can be handled without you running helter-skelter and asking relatives or borrowing at exorbitant rates. An emergency fund keeps things running as they should till the “emergency” is over.

Now let’s consider what happens when your income goes up.

As your income goes up, generally so do your expenses as well as investment allocation to your various life goals. You might also, due to the increase, decide to go for financial goals which you couldn’t really afford earlier.

Your emergency fund is your first defence against uncertainty.

What all this means is that your earlier emergency fund amount may be insufficient considering your new reality. If you need Rs 50,000 each month to live on now, after the raise and finance your objectives as well, then an emergency fund that was designed for Rs 40,000 a month will be insufficient.

So if your income has gone up, bump up your emergency fund too.


# Log4j
The Log4j Vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228), also known as “Log4Shell”, is a vulnerability impacting a massive number of systems. The vulnerability itself is dependent upon a critical logging component of most Apache web application products. By exploiting this aspect of a web application, attackers are able to leak data or even gain remote code execution (RCE) on systems.

Because the Log4J logging package can enable your system to log activity and put those logs into databases and so forth, it ends up being a connection of sorts to other parts of your system. It also works with something else in Java called the Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI) that enables "message lookups" of data in other services and servers like LDAP or RMI, where logging messages provided to the logging functionality could trigger lookups of the variables provided. Log4J's critical vulnerability arises from a lack of input sanitization being done by the JNDI lookups with a special syntax. Because this information was not being validated/sanitized, attacker-provided variables could be resolved (or considered valid), which ultimately resulted in JNDI doing URI queries, or simply termed, web resource queries.

The Log4j Vulnerability was first publicly disclosed on December 9, 2021, with the highest possible CVSS score of 10(!). Due to the absolute minimal access needed to communicate with the system via this vulnerability and the ability to leak valuable data or execute code, the vulnerability was listed as Critical. Typically, for these types of vulnerabilities, patching is recommended. This is because ample time is given by the research team disclosing it to the software vendor, which can then issue a patch. Unfortunately, in this case, the vulnerability was disclosed prior to patching. Thus it was a true “zero-day” (or, zero days since patched) vulnerability.

## Lab Setup
For the studies of this vulnerability, an attacker machine Kali Linux was used, and a target machine Ubuntu LTS 20.04. For both the attacking machine and the target machine, a vulnerable version of jdk must be installed. Additional instructions for setting up the environment and exploiting the vulnerability are detailed in the file "" and "Target"

## Credits and References
Thanks to "Kozmer" for making both the exploit and the vulnerable application available.


Episode:Jesus in Galilee—Crisis and Consequences (Part 6)

From Symmetry of Soul

It is forever true that all who may think they are misunderstood or not appreciated have in Jesus a sympathizing friend and an understanding counselor. He had warned his apostles that a man’s foes may be they of his own household, but he had hardly realized how near this prediction would come to apply to his own experience. Jesus did not forsake his earth family to do his Father’s work—they forsook him.

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Keywords: Urantia, Jesus, Spiritual Brotherhood, Fleeing Arrest, David Zebedee

Summary by Kermit

Commentary after Review

We continued with last week’s consideration of the workings and nature of moral courage. If moral courage is our duty to the cosmos, what is it that the cosmos requires?

Jesus declares that we must enter the kingdom of heaven as a child. Know that the cosmos in the form of the mind and spirit ministries of the Holy Spirit, Spirit of Truth, and Thought Adjusters is unceasingly, actively providing a steady stream of guidance, instruction, and even warning to our higher mind. It is our responsibility to attempt reflection on the objective context of this input, then recognize and obey what is the still small voice (the cosmos). This is particularly difficult in cases where the cosmic leading contradicts our preconceived opinions, settled ideas, and long-standing prejudices, which when heeded and ascribed to cosmic guidance lead to self-righteousness. The presence of the reality response of the cosmic intuitions does not guarantee that we can always discriminate between the cosmic and any self-installed contaminant.

The 5th ER’s encouragement to progress and grow beyond our childhood status to adults of God need not be interpreted as something to accomplish in one short life in the flesh. Here is where patience must be added to our humility in our cultivation of favorable conditions for being grown.

Responding to a caller, we discussed the utility of the Bible in our study with the 5th ER. The 5th ER does not necessarily contain all the details of the Biblical accounts of Jesus life. The revelation provides details missing in the Biblical account and also corrects errors in the Biblical accounts. The revelation should not be regarded as a total replacement for the Bible.

154:6.4 Jesus’ Family Arrives (cont.)

Jesus’ earth family, save Ruth, continues to demonstrate their inability to understand his nature and mission. Mary sends word of their arrival at the Zebedee house in the middle of his parting address to the disciples. His failure to drop everything and go to her was bad enough in her eyes, but when he declared to all that family fellowship transcends earthly family bonds to include whoever does the will of the Heavenly Father, Mary faints. Here Jesus remains loyal to his mission of fostering a spiritual brotherhood, even at the expense of wounding the feelings of his earthly family. He then doubles down on the spiritual burden of his message by declaring that blessings go to those who hear and obey the word of God as opposed to his earth mother who bore and reared him. It is becoming increasingly apparent that Jesus’ time of earthly ministry is drawing to a close.

We took time to delve into the meaning and implications of the passage, "Jesus fully understood how difficult it is for men to break with their past. He knew how human beings are swayed by the preacher’s eloquence, and how the conscience responds to emotional appeal as the mind does to logic and reason, but he also knew how far more difficult it is to persuade men to disown the past." Refer to the archive for the full discussion, which culminates in the idea that, "What you are becoming day by day is of infinitely more importance than what you are today."

The midwayers point out that Jesus chose to rely on the limited knowledge of his human mind as a mere man in passing through these events. As such, we see that his plans were subject to the same vicissitudes as our own, being thwarted by the conspiracy of unfolding events. Even so, as a mere man he demonstrates poise and symmetry in his parting message to his family given to David Zebedee.

154:7. The Hasty Flight

Here begins the last phase of Jesus’ public ministry, leaving the stability and settledness of his Capernaum headquarters, he and his small band of kingdom builders hastily flee the pursuing Jerusalem officers bent on his capture. Thus begins the wanderings of Jesus’ eventful last year on earth.

Meanwhile, Jesus’ family returned home to Capernaum, filled with confusion and consternation, only finding a degree of peace upon receiving news from David Zebedee that Jesus remained safe and in good health, making his way to the Phoenician coast.

Notes by Brad

  • This author observes that the world takes us on this journey away from being a child, capable of entering the kingdom. What we might hope for is to reach disillusionment with the ways of this world, then sincerely rediscover how to enter the kingdom as a child.
    • But be patient. You won't become an adult of God in this life. But you can seek the truth of being an adult of God.
  • Yes, take delight in cultivating..., but not impatiently so. Be as holistic as you can.

  • How is it Jesus family could still have so little understanding of the nature of Jesus?
    • He just fed 500 people, and they think "Oh, he's confused."
    • But family pride clouds judgment.
    • And Jesus is fundamentally owerawing to behold. Most people will fall back to old ways of thinking. A psychological response.
  • "I have no mother" does not mean he's disowning his Earth mother.
    • He's speaking of the spiritual kingdom. The spiritual brotherhood. This IS his mission.


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‘My new baby is perfect, so why do I feel so sad?’

Postpartum depression is relatively common, affecting approximately one in eight women after delivery, according to Andraya Huldeen, MD, Western OB/GYN, A Division of Ridgeview Clinics. She explains that often there is no clear trigger for postpartum depression and if the baby is healthy, women are reluctant to admit they’re struggling.

Women mask their depression.

“Depression in women tends to have a strong anxiety or guilt component and is often missed because they think ‘I get up in the morning and I am still doing what needs to be done,’” explained Dr. Huldeen. “Women tend to feel obligated to keep moving and doing what is expected of them, which is why depression in women looks much different than it does in men.”

It can be hard to differentiate serious depression from the ‘baby blues.’

Feeling the baby blues is also common in new mothers, and typically happens the first couple weeks after delivery. It’s mainly caused by a drop in hormone levels and often, lack of sleep. The baby blues usually resolve within a few weeks postpartum.

Dr. Huldeen shares that when she sees patients at their six-week postpartum checkup, sometimes it’s unclear whether they are experiencing postpartum depression or the baby blues. She tells new moms that after the six-week mark, they should start to feel a little better each week.

Watch for contributing factors of postpartum depression.

Several factors increase the likelihood of postpartum depression, including a personal history of depression or anxiety, a family history of mood disorders, poor social support, or stressful life events during pregnancy or postpartum—such as the loss of a job or death in the family. Sometimes postpartum depression can begin to manifest near the end of a woman’s pregnancy. “Women often tell me after their depression has been treated that, in retrospect, signs were there before delivery, but they didn’t have the insight at the time to realize it,” Dr. Huldeen said.

The most concerning mood disorder during the postpartum period is postpartum psychosis. It can be sudden and is rarer, occurring in one to two out of every 1,000 deliveries. Women can experience delusions, and some women hallucinate—seeing and hearing things that are not there. Postpartum psychosis is a medical emergency, and it is imperative to seek help immediately by calling 911 or going to the nearest Emergency Department.

Talk with a professional who has experience caring for postpartum women.

“Validating and normalizing their experience is helpful. Women often leave feeling better just knowing they are not alone, there are treatment options, and this is not their ‘new normal,’” Dr. Huldeen stressed. “If your provider does not make you feel heard, find another.”

Fortunately, there are effective treatment options. The medications are safe to use while breastfeeding and during future pregnancies, if necessary. These medications typically take a couple of weeks to make an impact and can take up to three months for full effect. Therefore, Dr. Huldeen tells her patients, “I would prefer to catch them ‘on the way down’ as opposed to waiting until they ‘hit rock bottom.’”

Counseling and support groups are also available. Often, a combination of medication and therapy yields the best results. Being active, getting out in nature, eating healthy and other self-care techniques can also support better postpartum mental health and well-being.

Ridgeview offers online education for Postpartum Care which focuses on both physical and mental health in the 12 weeks after birth. Ridgeview also hosts Mom & Baby Connection, a drop-in support group for new moms and their babies, where attendees meet other moms and can gain helpful information from a Ridgeview lactation consultant.

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What are the latest issues stopping an Iran-US nuclear agreement?

It seems increasingly likely that a potential agreement will be postponed until after the US midterms elections.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi attends an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, Austria, September 12, 2022.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is meeting in Vienna, with Iran on the agenda [Leonhard Foeger/Reuters]

Tehran, Iran – Iran and the United States look like they are once again far away from an agreement on restoring their 2015 nuclear deal, despite recent hopes that more than 17 months of negotiations were finally heading towards a positive conclusion.

Instead, things have not moved forward since Tehran handed over its latest response to a European proposal two weeks ago, which was poorly received by the Western parties to the accord.

There has been no indication that the US will officially respond to Iran’s comments soon, strengthening odds that potential progress in the talks will be postponed at least until after the US midterm elections in November.

So what is stopping things from moving forward?

It appears that a few issues continue to cause problems, the most important of which is a disagreement over a probe into Iran’s nuclear activities, and continued Israeli attempts to stop the restoration of the deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and which the US unilaterally abandoned in 2018.

What is behind the nuclear probe?

At the centre of the unresolved issues plaguing the deal are traces of old nuclear particles found at several Iranian sites, for which the global nuclear watchdog says it has received an insufficient explanation.

Iran, which maintains its nuclear activities are peaceful, has demanded that the “safeguards probe” into the nuclear traces by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) be closed before any agreement can be clinched.

Iran has also emphasised that the agency must not be influenced by political pressure from Israel and the West, while the IAEA has said the only way the probe can be closed is through full Iranian cooperation.

Two leaked confidential IAEA reports earlier this month said Iran has yet to fully cooperate on the issue, and has instead boosted its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, prompting the agency to say it was “not in a position to provide assurance that Iran’s nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful”.

What are the stakes at the IAEA meetings?

The IAEA board of governors meeting began on Monday, with Iran on the agenda.

When the meetings last took place in June, a resolution tabled by the US, the United Kingdom, France and Germany, was passed, censuring Iran over its insufficient cooperation with the agency.

It prompted Iran to quickly dismantle IAEA cameras at nuclear sites covered by the JCPOA, making it even more complicated for the IAEA to keep an eye on Iranian nuclear activities if the JCPOA is revived.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani warned that Iran’s reaction depends on what happens during the IAEA’s meetings this week and the agency’s future moves.

But another censure resolution appears unlikely, at least during the September meetings.

Instead, the E3 – France, Germany and the United Kingdom – issued a joint statement last week that said the Iranian demand that the IAEA probe is shut down “raises serious doubts as to Iran’s intentions and commitment to a successful outcome on the JCPOA”.

What role is US domestic politics playing?

US Republicans and a number of Democrats have voiced opposition to a restored nuclear deal, as it would lift many sanctions imposed on Iran by former President Donald Trump.

They have also maintained that a restored JCPOA would pave the way for an Iranian nuclear bomb, even as the deal puts stringent curbs on Iran’s stockpiles and enrichment rates – albeit for limited time periods.

President Joe Biden appears more hesitant to act on the deal now as the midterm elections loom, as his administration continues to pile on the sanctions.

Last week, the US imposed new sanctions on Iran with the stated aims of curtailing its efforts to construct and export drones and punishing it for an alleged cyberattack against government entities in Albania.

Meanwhile, Israel remains the biggest opponent of the nuclear deal and has been actively trying to derail efforts towards an agreement.

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said that Israel was “conducting a successful diplomatic drive to halt the nuclear deal”, shortly after Mossad chief David Barnea visited Washington for secret briefings with top US officials on Iran.

On Monday, in his first public speech, Barnea said that even if a deal was agreed upon, it would not give Iran protection from Mossad attacks.

Source: Al Jazeera


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How to Choose the Electromagnetic Flowmeter with Appropriate Protection Grade?

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The magnetic flowmeter usually works in bad conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to choose an electromagnetic transmitter with appropriate protection grade to prevent external dust and moisture from damaging the electromagnetic flowmeter. In China's flowmeter market, the protection grades of compact flowmeter are mainly IP65 and IP67. The protection grade of the remote magnetometer is IP68.

A. IP65 all-in-one magnetic flow meter

IP65 electromagnetic flowmeter can prevent all external dust and water from entering the magnetic flowmeter, and prevent water from invading the converter and damaging the electromagnetic flowmeter.

B. IP67 compact magnetic flow meter

It is also dustproof. Compared with IP65 flowmeter, it has better performance under water conditions. IP67 integrated wastewater flowmeter can be immersed in water for a short time.

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Actually, it is a marine magnetometer, which is especially suitable for working underwater for a long time. Therefore, IP68 magnetic flowmeters are all split flowmeters.

Generally, ARTang intelligent instrument provides electromagnetic flowmeter with two protection grades. IP67 compact flowmeter and IP68 split magnetic flowmeter. If the magnetic instrument is installed on the ground, ARTang IP 67 compact flowmeter will be your ideal choice; In addition, it has better resistance to external moisture, so it has higher technical requirements for manufacturers. If your magnetic flowmeter needs to work underground and underwater, ARTang IP68 remote flowmeter will be your best choice.

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Fox: MPs face electoral extinction if UK crashes out of EU

Liam Fox has warned MPs that they may not be re-elected to Parliament if they block Theresa May’s Brexit agreement and force the UK to crash out of the EU without a deal.

Commenting, Best for Britain supporter Tonia Antoniazzi MP said:

“For once Liam Fox has a point. No one will thank the extremists willing to sacrifice the economy, workers’ rights and peace on the Irish border.

“But no one will thank him either if the public aren’t allowed to pull out of a deal that relegates us to rule-takers, while jobs leave the country and chlorinated chicken enters it.”