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approach by also reflecting on the factors they believe impacted the changes, as well as what those findings mean for Namibians’ microbiomes. Auman noted that many of the diseases that affect microbiomes are often Western diseases. “Our Western culture tends to diminish the diversity of microbiomes,” she said; the diversity of them correlates with human health. In other words, more diversity of microbiomes means healthier people. Auman left for Namibia Jan. 8, 2016, with her 12-year-old son and 15-year

model and all the other necessary tools to bring the concept to life. FabLab also is in good company outside Tacoma. The Obama administration launched an initiative called A Nation of Makers to promote making culture, Davis said. He and Tibbitts were invited to the White House as part of the effort, along with representatives from other makerspaces around the country, to collaborate and discuss the future of the maker movement. Davis said the future of the initiative is unclear, given the newly

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, despite the cultural differences, all three players say the close relationships they built with their teammates helped ease homesickness and culture shock. “The guys have taken us in with open arms,” Askildt said. “All the teammates are good friends.” They use the differences as an opportunity to introduce the Americans to some Norwegian culture, such as teaching them Norwegian words — including some meant for exhibiting frustration on the field, one of them reluctantly admitted, without offending

our friendship, or the jocular culture of our college house. Throughout two years living together, David and I spent countless hours discussing topics typical of college students: politics, religion, dating, etc. Our conversations were open, honest and even chippy at times. But it wasn’t until he was featured in the spring 2010 issue of PLU’s Scene magazine (now ResoLute) that I knew any details of his personal journey. Upon arranging to discuss David’s return to South Sudan, I was excited but