text: I have always been a rebel/wild child. And I feel like when I put the skates on it brings me back to my old roots.
  Roller Derby brings out the athleticism in yourself. It helps you to become a better person and the best thing is I think anyone no matter what shape or size can do it. I personally love the competitiveness and the charisma that each women brings.
  Rick Perry was the clear frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, right up until he started participating in debates. Soon after, his support evaporated, and the Texas governor has slipped from first to third.
  So, if debate performances undermined Perry’s chances, the governor seems to think the absence of debate performances might boost his chances.
  A spokesman for Rick Perry, the governor of Texas, raised the possibility on Wednesday that Mr. Perry might not participate in all of the contest’s upcoming debates.
  “We will look at each debate individually and then make a decision,” Mark Miner, the spokesman for Mr. Perry, said. He earlier told Politico that the governor will participate in the next debate, in Michigan, but that future ones are not assured.
  “I think all the campaigns are expressing frustration right now,” Mr. Miner said. “We said we would do Michigan but the primaries are around the corner and you have to use your time accordingly.”
  Perry told Fox News the other night that it was “probably” a mistake agreeing to participate in the debates in the first place.
  But in practical terms, what will the new strategy mean? There are 11 more debates — and counting — already scheduled through the end of January. If the nominee is not yet obvious by Feb. 1, it stands to reason there will be many more debates lined up. Indeed, the television networks will be eager to schedule as many as possible, since the ratings for these events tend to be quite good.
  As governor, he found these exercises optional, and chose not to bother. Last year, seeking a third term, Perry simply refused to debate his Democratic challenger, even if it made him look cowardly. The governor took a gamble, and assumed Texas was a “red” enough state that voters would back him anyway. He was right.
  But that was in a race in which a conservative populace had to choose between a Republican governor and a Democratic challenger in a GOP-friendly year. In the presidential race, Perry is running against a large Republican field, and GOP voters have plenty of choices. If Perry doesn’t show up, he not only signals his weakness, he runs the risk of being forgotten about.
  Besides, I think it’s the wrong diagnosis anyway. Debates in which Perry appeared incoherent have been a problem, but the governor’s support evaporated when the Republican base heard about in-state tuition for children of undocumented immigrants and the HPV vaccine. The debate performances didn’t help, but they weren’t necessarily the driving factor, either.
  Ultimately, though, the question for Perry is straightforward: which makes him look worse? Hiding from the stage or showing up and looking foolish?
  Featured in the recent expanded & revised edition of Rene Rondeau's essential Hamilton Electric book, "The Watch of the Future", are these very rare prototype mahogany and mother-of-pearl dial Hamilton Electrics. Although shown here in the Pacer and Flight cases, they were part of an experiment in the Sherwood wood-dialed series (shown on bottom).
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  Designing your new bathroom around a contemporary freestanding bath tub will provide the room with a stunning focal point. Freestanding baths are perfect for creating a clear centrepiece and can provide the ultimate touch of both luxury and style. Freestanding baths ooze relaxation by the way they look and sit in a bathroom suite. Contemporary freestanding baths are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and choosing the one that is right for you, to not only suit the design of your bathroom but ensuring that it meets your tastes and requirements is an important element to get right. Freestanding baths are rapidly increasing in popularity within the bathroom market. More companies are creating new designs and styles to help create a wide range of option for homeowners when wanting to gain the perfect look.
  Freestanding baths come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, from large to compact. A double-ended freestanding bath has a central waste so that the taps are in the middle and two can bathe in comfort, although you would be wise to try out the size of the freestanding bath in the showroom. A single ended free standing bath has one straight edge, designed so that the bath can be positioned flush against a wall. This style is particularly useful for smaller bathrooms as it gives the freestanding look without the need for floor space all around.
  The Freestanding Bath tub is a beautiful luxury, certainly not the typical feature in a standard bathroom. However, if you are looking at a change from the standard three-piece white suite seen in most bathrooms, then perhaps its time to reconsider your bathing options. Gone are the days of heavy freestanding baths that required reinforced floors, and now a large influx of bathtubs come in a variety of sizes, materials and shapes give you a total new outlook on choice.
  A Freestanding bath can offer you a immersive bathing experience, which offers a perfect opportunity to slip into a deep bath filled with bubbles for a more luxurious bathing experience. Freestanding baths tend to be filled to the top allowing you to spend hours relaxing in tranquility. Another advantage of putting a freestanding bath in your home is that it makes a real style statement. Typically associated with luxurious hotels and those swanky New York apartments, a freestanding bath makes a statement. Whatever your reason for choosing a freestanding bath for your bathroom, there are a wide range of styles and sizes now available allowing you to make the choice that suits your needs and perfect for your home.
  This week is NAIDOC week (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee), 8th July to 15th July 2018.
  The theme this year - Because of her, we can! - celebrates the essential role that women have played, and continue to play, as active and significant role models at the community, local, state and national levels.
  “As leaders, trailblazers, politicians, activists and social change advocates, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women fought and continue to fight, for justice, equal rights, our rights to country, for law and justice, access to education, employment and to maintain and celebrate our culture, language, music and art.” Naidoc.org.au
  Last week, Wavelength's Camilla Mutton attended the NAIDOC Film Afternoon & Celebration, held in Surry Hills at the library. This event was organized by the Surry Hills Neighborhood Centre and the Surry Hills Community Drug Action Team for a film Screening of Yajillara, Fighting for a Future – The Story of the Women of Fitzroy Crossing, directed by Melanie Hogan.
  This was an inspiring documentary about a group of Aboriginal women from the Fitzroy Valley in Australia’s remote northwest, who decided they had had enough of the destruction of their community, that was ravaged by reports of family violence, child abuse and alcohol consumption rising at an alarming rate. 13 suicides in 13 months!
  A group of courageous women from across the Valley came together to fight for a future, for everyone in their community.
  As Director, Melanie Hogan, describes: “Very few positive films about Indigenous Australians are made, but Yajilarra was an opportunity to tell a truly inspiring story.”
  The Women of the Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre brought about an alcohol ban of full-strength ‘takeaway’ alcohol in their community, reducing levels of alcohol abuse, domestic violence and improving the health of their future generation.
  This is just one of many inspiring stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women and their ongoing fight for justice, equality and safety for their communities and children. This is often done whilst caring for their families, maintaining their homes and breaking down cultural and institutionalised barriers and gender stereotypes.
  “Their achievements, their voice, their unwavering passion give us strength and have empowered past generations and paved the way for generations to come. Because of her, we can!” Naidoc.org.au
  Some of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in the news of late who are pressing for, and making progress for themselves and their communities are (courtesy of www.indigenous.gov.au):
  In Medicine, only 261 out of the 85,510 medical practitioners employed in Australia in 2014 identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander according to Department of Health figures. Reaching parity with their non-Indigenous Australian counterparts would require approximately 2,300 more Indigenous doctors.
  A few female medical graduates who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander have been featured in the news like Dr Lisa Waia, Dr Patricia Murphy, and Dr Vinka Barunga, and are all a strong source of inspiration for other female students. We certainly hope even more can overcome the significant obstacles to complete their medical degrees. The Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA) has played an important role for over 20 years in contributing to the growth of this critical workforce through the support it provides Indigenous doctors and medical students. Their goal of contributing to equitable health and life outcomes and the cultural wellbeing of Indigenous people is key to a culturally safe health care system.
  There are a number of events happening across the country - Even if you can’t get down to an event, share it across social media to support the wonderful work that has gone into planning this important week.
  Camilla Mutton is an associate recruitment consultant here at Wavelength, placing candidates in consultant Psychiatry roles across Australia and New Zealand. She also leads our Diversity Council, being a strong advocate for equality, diversity in the workplace and equitable health and life outcomes.