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warc | 201704 | Barack Obama, the US president, has declared a "major disaster" in New York state and freed up federal aid for those who lost homes or businesses, after "super storm" Sandy swept through the Eastern Seaboard.
At least 15 people were reported to have died in New York, after one of the biggest storms to ever hit the country made landfall on Monday night in New Jersey.
The storm, which dropped just below hurricane status before striking land, which has left 33 people dead across several US states. It had already killed more than 60 people in the Caribbean.
Heavy snows threatened mountainous regions inland, and huge population centres of Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington have been affected.
Michael Bloomberg, the mayor of New York City, said in a news conference on Tuesday morning that the upcoming challenges facing the city in the coming days "are enormous".
"The most recent report states three quarters of a million New Yorkers are without power," he said.
"You should expect, given the extent of damage, power will be out for two or three days, maybe even longer than that."
Bloomberg went on to say public transport will remain closed until further notice, and schools and airports will also remain closed on Tuesday.
"While the worst of the storm has passed, conditions are still dangerous, and I cannot stress this enough," he said.
Many streets in New York City are filled with floodwater, with some subway tunnels breached and flying debris littering deserted pavements.
The city had closed down subway, bus and commuter train systems as of Sunday night.
Millions affected
More than eight million US homes and businesses were without power after Sandy tore down power lines, flooded electrical networks and sparked an explosion at a Consolidated Edison substation on Manhattan's East River.
About a quarter of New York City's homes and businesses were without power 15 hours after the storm roared ashore accompanied by a nearly 4.2-metre tidal surge that flooded empty subway and highway tunnels.
More than one million people in a dozen states were under orders to evacuate as the massive system plowed westward.
One disaster forecasting company predicted economic losses could ultimately reach $20bn, only half insured.
Trees were downed across the region, falling debris closed a major bridge in Boston, and floodwater and gusts of wind buffeted coastal towns such as Fairfield, Connecticut, home to many commuters into New York City, where police cruisers blocked access to the beaches.
Power and back-up generators failed at New York University hospital, and patients were being elsewhere for care.
Hurricane-force winds
The storm's wind field stretched from the Canadian border to South Carolina, and from West Virginia to an Atlantic Ocean point about halfway between the US and Bermuda, easily one of the largest ever seen.
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The National Hurricane Centre said Sandy came ashore as a "post-tropical cyclone", meaning it still packed hurricane-force winds but lost the characteristics of a tropical storm. It had sustained winds of 129km per hour (kph), well above the threshold for hurricane intensity.
NYSE Euronext remained closed on Tuesday, the first time it has shut as a result of weather for two consecutive days since 1888.
The southern tip of Manhattan where Wall Street and the NYSE are located lost power on Monday after being buffetted by Sandy, the worst storm to hit New York since at least 1938.
The federal government in Washington was also closed, and so too were schools up and down the East Coast.
Con Edison, New York's electric utility, said it expected "record-size outages". The company said it would pre-emptively shut down transformers in some areas to prevent further damage.
Early on Tuesday morning, US power company Excelon Corp declared an alert at the 615MW Oyster Creek nuclear power reactor in New Jersey due to rising ocean water from Sandy, a spokesman at the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) said.
An alert is the second lowest of the NRC's four emergency classifications.
The NRC spokesman said if the flood waters continued to rise, it could affect the reactor's service water pumps, which are used for shut-down cooling and to cool the spent-fuel pool.
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warc | 201704 | We humans caused the wildlife crisisFrom all-creatures.org
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We humans caused the wildlife crisis - Yet we have the gall to blame them for the mess By David Crawford
April 16, 2006
All clear! That's one meaning of the prairie dog jump-yip. Who doesn't feel a lift of the spirit when seeing the prairie dogs' version of "The Wave"?
If it were only possible to signal all clear, once and for all, to the black-tailed prairie dogs who continue to endure vitriol and assault from our species. Somehow we are not content to have reduced their acreage to 1 percent of its historical size.
The fact of the matter is that we have taken nearly all prairie-dog habitat and converted it to our own purposes. Without foresight, we isolated their colonies and fragmented their complexes (i.e., groups of colonies). We severely restricted the very movement that characterizes this species. And we did a grave disservice to prairie wildlife in general. When was the last time you saw a family of burrowing owls on the rim of a prairie dog burrow?
Having created a wildlife-management problem, shall we continue to kill the victims of our bungling and shortsightedness? Or shall we roll up our sleeves and work together toward a humane solution?
On March 7, community members packed the City Council chambers in support of this statement:
We ask the Boulder City Council to maintain the city's position as a leader in humane wildlife management. We oppose the lethal control of wildlife in Boulder, and we call for city funding in support of innovative and humane approaches to wildlife conflicts.
The statement also was endorsed by 56 Boulder businesses and 16 nonprofits.
We know Boulder tends to go the extra mile on this issue. And, well, we have a few miles yet to go.
In the simplest terms, we need to figure out:
How to keep prairie dogs on lands designated for them and off other lands.
What to do with prairie dogs and other animals who live on lands where they are not wanted.
How to maintain relatively healthy prairie dog colonies.
The good news is that there is a wealth of science and experience upon which to base our efforts.
Keeping Prairie Dogs Where We Want Them
Barrier technology continues to improve. Well-maintained barriers, coupled with translocation of "trespassers," can be effective in managing prairie dogs. Costs are substantial but can be kept down by using volunteers to erect barriers, monitor sites, and assist with translocations. Securing release sites for translocation also can be expensive.
The community will benefit from a discussion on population management.
Contrary to popular perceptions, prairie dogs reproduce at relatively low rates. According to John Hoogland, Ph.D., in his 2006 book "Conservation of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog," female prairie dogs are sexually receptive for several hours on only one day of each year. Females who survive their perilous first year live an average of four to five years.
Each year, about half of a stable colony's mature females successfully wean a litter. When juveniles first emerge from their burrows, the most common litter size is three.
Still, some research into population management has occurred. In a study on surgical sterilization in a large and stable colony, Hoogland showed that females in coteries with sterilized males mate with fertile males from other coteries. It is unclear what effect sterilization would have in an isolated colony in the urban/suburban environment. Additional research may be necessary, as is a discussion of the ethics of human-introduced population control.
Removing Prairie Dogs from Where We Don't Want Them
First things first. Just because a group of neighbors decries the presence of a prairie dog colony doesn't mean that colony should go away. Why, some community members still assert that killing prairie dogs helps control plague! Open dialogue and continuing education are necessary components of any management approach.
That said, most prairie-wildlife advocates will agree with the need to keep prairie dogs from burrowing onto established playing fields. (The relentless conversion of prairie habitat to new playing fields is another matter entirely.)
Translocations of prairie dogs have been occurring for decades.
Improvements in methodologies continue to yield increased success rates.
Still, securing release sites can be expensive. If we want to translocate prairie dogs rather than kill them, we must put our heads and our pocketbooks together.
Once prairie dogs are removed, the land must be made undesirable or unreachable, or prairie dogs likely will repopulate it.
Healthy Prairie Dog Colonies
Barring catastrophic events, Front Range communities will for the foreseeable future host prairie dog colonies in the urban/suburban environment.
Most of us learned long ago that we must sleep in the beds we make. Which is to say: We are responsible for having placed prairie dogs and other prairie wildlife in a difficult spot.
It is indeed a poor lesson to our children when we kill such victims, let alone blame them!
We do not dispute that there are problems to address. But the person who decries a "moonscape" must be prepared to examine the history of the land.
Many such problems are, for instance, the product of years of overgrazing.
And the person who blames prairie dogs for being on playing fields simply is not playing fair.
David Crawford is executive director of Rocky Mountain Animal Defense, which welcomes continued dialogue on human conflicts with native wildlife. Phone: (303) 449-4422.
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warc | 201704 | Esophageal Variceal Injection Definition
Esophageal varices are abnormal blood vessels that develop in the esophagus. They have abnormally thin walls and the blood pressure within them is very high. This combination makes esophageal varices dangerous, because they can burst and cause life-threatening bleeding.
Esophageal variceal injection is a procedure to either stop active bleeding or prevent future bleeding. During the procedure, medication is injected into or alongside esophageal varices. When injecting into the vein, the medication causes blood clots to form, blocking the vein from bleeding. When injected alongside the vein, the swelling in the area compresses the vein, preventing it from bleeding.
The procedure is also known as sclerotherapy.
Reasons for Procedure
Esophageal varices can be life-threatening. Esophageal variceal injection is a procedure that can be done to stop active bleeding from esophageal varices and prevent rebleeding.
Possible Complications
Problems from the procedure are rare, but all procedures have some risk. Your doctor will review potential problems, like:
Painful or difficult swallowing Esophageal stricture Bleeding Esophageal damage Infection Lung injury
Some factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
Alcohol use disorder Bleeding disorder Active bleeding Increased age Heart or lung problems What to Expect Prior to Procedure Do not eat for 8-12 hours before the procedure. If you have diabetes, discuss your medications with your doctor. Arrange for transportation after the procedure. Talk to your doctor about your medications. You may be asked to stop taking some medications up to 1 week before the procedure. Anesthesia Your throat may be sprayed with a medication to make it numb. You will be given IV medications to help you relax. If you have active bleeding, it may be necessary to use general anesthesia. You will be asleep during the procedure. Description of the Procedure
For this procedure, you will lie on your left side. A mouthpiece will be placed to help keep your mouth open. An assistant will be in the room to monitor your breathing and heartbeat. You may also be given oxygen through your nose. A suction tube will be used to clear the saliva and other fluids from your mouth.
A lubricated endoscope will be placed into your mouth. It will be passed down your throat and into your esophagus. The scope will have a small light and a camera. Images will display on a video monitor. Air will be passed through the scope to help your doctor see your esophagus. The enlarged vein will be located. If needed, the endoscope can be passed all the way down into the stomach and upper intestines.
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When near the varices, a flexible needle will be passed through the scope. The needle will be used to inject medication into the varices. If needed, your doctor may do many injections during one procedure.
Instruments can also be passed through the scope to apply rubber band-like devices. The rubber band ties off the varices. This will prevent future bleeding. This is called band ligation.
How Long Will It Take?
About 30-60 minutes
How Much Will It Hurt?
During the procedure, you may feel discomfort in your throat. After the procedure, your throat may be sore for a few days. In addition, you may feel bloated and need to belch. It may also be painful to swallow for a couple of days after the procedure.
Post-procedure Care
Unless otherwise instructed, resume your normal diet and medications. Rest for the remainder of the day. Do not drive for at least 24 hours after the procedure. Do not make any life-changing decisions.
After this procedure, you will have a smaller chance of bleeding from your esophageal varices. However, it is still possible to bleed from varices that have been injected.
Follow up as directed by your doctor. More than one procedure may be required.
After this procedure, you will have a smaller chance of bleeding from your esophageal varices. However, it is still possible to bleed from varices that have been injected.
Follow up as directed by your doctor. More than one procedure may be required.
Call Your Doctor
Contact your doctor if your recovery is not progressing as expected or you develop complications, such as:
Signs of infection, including fever and chills Bleeding from the mouth Increasing pain Nausea and vomiting Bloody vomit Difficulty swallowing Cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain Lightheadedness Bloody or dark black stools Severe abdominal pain
If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away.
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warc | 201704 | Wheat Allergy
Wheat is one of the eight most common allergy-causing foods. While wheat allergy most often affects children, it can also occur in adults. Allergic reactions usually occur in susceptible individuals a few minutes to a few hours after they've consumed wheat.
Signs and symptoms of wheat allergy range from mild to severe and can include skin reactions, congestion and digestive issues. Rarely, wheat allergy can cause anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction.
If you or your child has a reaction to wheat, tell your doctor about it, no matter how mild the reaction may have been. Tests can help confirm a wheat allergy, so you can take steps to avoid future and potentially worse reactions.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of wheat allergy can include:
Swelling, itching or irritation of the mouth or throat Hives or skin irritation Nasal congestion Airway inflammation Gastrointestinal symptoms such as cramps, nausea and vomiting
Allergy symptoms differ from person to person and generally occur a few minutes to a few hours after wheat's been ingested. In some people, allergic reactions occur:
When exercising after eating wheat From inhaled flour in the workplace (sometimes called bakers' asthma)
Anaphylaxis
Some people have a severe reaction to wheat called anaphylaxis. This is a medical emergency and requires treatment with an epinephrine (adrenaline) shot and a trip to the emergency room. Signs and symptoms start within seconds to two hours after eating wheat and can include: Constriction of airways, including a swollen throat or a lump in your throat that makes it difficult to breathe Shock, with a severe drop in blood pressure Rapid pulse
Dizziness, lightheadedness or loss of consciousness What causes it?
All food allergies are caused by an immune system malfunction. Your immune system identifies certain wheat proteins as harmful, triggering the production of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to neutralize the protein (allergen). The next time you come in contact with these proteins, these IgE antibodies recognize them and signal your immune system to release histamine and other chemicals.
Histamine and other body chemicals cause a range of allergy signs and symptoms. Histamine is partly responsible for most allergic responses, including runny nose, itchy eyes, dry throat, rashes, hives, nausea, diarrhea, labored breathing and anaphylactic shock. | 2,404 | 1,172 | 0.000859 |
warc | 201704 | Dental Hygienist School in Montana – MT
The state of Montana does not have nearly as many dental assistants and dental hygienists as other states. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics there are only 700 registered dental hygienists in Montana. However, there is expected to be growth in this field, even in less populated states like Montana.
Steps to Becoming a Dental Hygienist in Montana
Dental hygienists must complete a dental hygiene program. Most programs take around two years to complete, while some can take up to four. Dental hygiene programs will consist of more math and science courses, as well as an array of courses in dental materials and practices. Hands-on experience, where knowledge can be put into action, is also a part of all dental hygiene programs. There are a few dental hygienist schools in Montana.
Montana Dental Hygienist Continuing Education Requirements
Dental hygienists in Montana have unique renewal requirements in that they are one of only a handful of states that requires annual renewal. Dental hygienists can renew their license to practice dental hygiene from January 1st to March 1st. Late renewal can be done online through April 15th.
In addition to renewing their license on a yearly basis, Montana dental hygienists must complete 36 credit hours of continuing education every three years. They must also keep their CPR/ACLS/PALS credentials current. Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Dental Hygienists in Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Butte, Bozeman and Helena, Montana may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Northern Montana Hospital and St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center. | 1,857 | 928 | 0.001085 |
warc | 201704 | The whole manufacturing and production process starts with the design. It is here that the extrusion takes shape and features are built in to reduce weight, simplify assembly, add functionality and minimise finishing costs. Here we take advantage of the unique benefits of aluminium, in combination with the extrusion process, to make a cost-effective product with optimal functionality and an attractive appearance.
Extrusion design tips – Jump to: Wall thickness Uniform wall thickness Exceptions Soft lines Solid profiles if possible Fewer cavities in hollow profiles Profiles with deep channels Heat sinks Decorate Wall thickness
When deciding how thick the walls of a profile should be, strength and optimum cost-efficiency are two of the main considerations.
Profiles with a uniform wall thickness are the simplest to produce. However, where necessary, wall thickness within a profile can easily be varied. For example, a profile’s bending strength can be increased by concentrating weight/thickness away from the centre of gravity.
Cost-efficient production
To optimise cost-efficiency, a profile’s design should always be as production-friendly as possible. To achieve this, the profile should:
– have a uniform wall thickness – have simple, soft lines and radiused corners – be symmetrical – have a small circumscribing circle – not have deep, narrow channels Recommended wall thickness – guidelines
Amongst the factors having an effect on wall thickness are extrusion force and speed, the choice of alloy, the shape of the profile, desired surface finish and tolerance specifications.
Uniform wall thickness
It is often acceptable to have a large range of wall thicknesses within a single profile. However, a profile with uniform wall thickness is easier to extrude (below right).
In the drawing below you can see in the left hand profile that the internal and external walls have different dimensions. It is an advantage if the internal and external walls are of the same thickness (below right). This decreases die stress and improves productivity.
Exceptions
It is of course perfectly acceptable for a profile to have walls of different thicknesses. For example, for strength reasons, it may be best to concentrate weight/thickness away from the centre of gravity.
Soft lines
The extrusion process cannot achieve razor-sharp corners without additional fabrication. Corners should be rounded. A radius of 0.5 – 1mm is often sufficient.
A design may demand sharp internal angles, e.g. a profile to enclose a box shape. This is easily solved by incorporating a
hollow moulding.
As far as possible sharp tips should be avoided. The tip can easily become wavy and uneven. Tips should therefore also be
rounded.
Following extrusion, a profile with large variations in wall thickness cools unevenly. This gives rise to a visible structural unevenness that is particularly marked after anodising. Always use
soft lines.
Solid profiles if possible
Solid profiles reduce die costs and are often easier to produce.
Fewer cavities in hollow profiles
This hollow profile is extremely complex to produce.
By replacing the hollow profile above with two telescoping profiles, the product is considerably easier to produce.
Is it essential for this profile to have two cavities? In many cases, reducing the number of cavities in a hollow profile makes it easier to extrude. This increases die stability.
Profiles with deep channels
For profiles with pockets or channels, there is a basic rule that the width to height ratio should be approximately 1:3. This ensures that the strength of the die is not jeopardised.
By using large radii at the opening of the channel, and a full radius at the bottom, the ratio can be increased to 1:4.
NB! Where channel width is under 2 mm, or where a profile’s design is complex, permissible channel depth must be determined on a case-by-case basis.
It may be possible to increase radii and opening dimensions without compromising functionality. Here, a holder has to enclose a slide. Redesigning the holder on the left gives a more
extrusion-friendly profile and improved functionality.
A profile cab be extruded “open” and then rolled into shape.
The solution below shows a narrow, deep channel and an extrusion-friendly profile.
Reduced channel depth using a step. The step is removed during rolling.
Heat sinks
The use of cooling fins on profiles greatly increases the heat dissipating area. This can be further increased by giving the fins a wavy surface. Where there is forced air-cooling longitudinally along the profile, it is better to leave the fins smooth. This helps to avoid the problem of eddy formation. An undulating surface increases the heat dissipation area of fins, as shown in the close up image below.
Decorate
Decoration has several advantages:
– Design – Masking of imperfections – Protection against damage during handling and machining.
A decorative pattern can make a plain aluminium surface more attractive.
The consistent use of a pattern on all a product’s component profiles can help make it uniquely identifiable. There are endless possibilities for creating unique designs.
A joint can be elegantly hidden by making it part of a fluted design.
Masking of imperfections Where a profile has, for example, arms and screw ports, there may be process induced shadowing (heat zones) opposite such features. Using decoration the heat zones can be completely masked.
Protection against damage Well designed decoration can also protect profiles from handling and machining damage. | 5,666 | 2,427 | 0.000422 |
warc | 201704 | Integrated Plantings
Charlee Storner- Case Study – Permanent Botanicals Drive Lobby Green Trend at Locust Building in St. Louis Situation: The Locust Building is a modern 12-story, 270,000-square-foot structure at 1015 Locust Street which is a block away from the Washington Avenue Loft District in St. Louis, Missouri.
Building tenants include Level 3 Communications, which is the leading international provider of fiber-based communications services, and non-profit companies and legal and accounting firms. When Sue Slocomb became property manager at the Locust Building, she was determined to update and modernize the look and feel of the lobby to complement the architectural beauty of the building.
Challenge:
“When I took over the management of this prestigious building, I wanted to update the lobby to reflect the modern and sophisticated nature of our tenants,” said Sue Slocomb, property manager, CBRE. “Our lobby had a tired jungle look that was outdated and uninteresting. After making a number of physical cosmetic improvements to the lobby including the addition of café tables in the lobby, new artwork, fresh paint and wood working, we sought to modernize our plantscaping.”
Slocomb turned to Charlee Storner, botanical stylist for Ambius, www.ambius.com, which offers a complete range of design and plant services for interior business environments, to freshen and enliven the lobby. “There were a mixture of artificial trees and live overgrown plants with an overall tired look,” says Storner. “The plants were not cohesive with the expensive high design elements that had been used in the remodel.”
“Additionally, the plant beds were shallow and leaked to the parking garage below,” said Storner. “In some cases the plant beds were backed only by drywall which is certainly not ideal for live plantings. We determined that to correctly prepare the beds to accommodate live plants would not have been cost-effective and there was a risk to the tenant vehicles parked below of water damage.”
Solution: A new trend taking root across workplaces are permanent botanicals which are botanically accurate replica plants made with authentic, dried stems and flowers from natural plant materials or with silk and plastics. Permanent botanicals do not attract insects, don’t require pesticides and create an allergy-free environment.
“Our approach was to develop a pattern of carefully placed permanent botanicals of Zen grass balls and Australian Dracaena heads in the beds,” said Storner. “Using these simple elements in an impressive scale allowed us to achieve a display that complimented the space without overwhelming the vision intended by the architect.”
“The use of replica plants eliminated the need for water which solved the problem of water leaking into the parking garage,” said Slocomb.
Results: “The outcome was a striking yet understated landscape that evoked a sense of calm for our building tenants and visitors,” said Slocomb.
Plants are installed in buildings because they look beautiful and help to provide a tranquil environment in which to work or relax. “Tenants and visitors reach out to touch the permanent botanicals all the time and are amazed at how real and alive they feel,” said Slocomb.
“Everyone has been very positive about how much more modern and sophisticated the lobby’s greenscaping is now. In fact, the work has been so positive that we just contracted Ambius to make the outside of our building pop with creativity and verve.”
“I believe that a world without plants would be a bleak and austere world as nature possesses its own joyful power which we are able to harness and cultivate,” adds Storner. “Permanent botanical plantings are living art which can touch the soul, lift the spirit and improve the quality of life.” | 3,950 | 1,880 | 0.000557 |
warc | 201704 | For the first two years of grad school, I TA’d in the Anthropology department for a professor that taught Japanese culture. While I had always been interested in Japan — my original plan in grad school was to study Japanese economic history — I was literally a day’s reading ahead of my students.
Anyway, the readings would drive me nuts. Each book opens with a preface or introduction talking about how important it is to study such and such minority group; that to truly understand Japan, we need to be able to empathize with the Monks on Mt. Haguro or whatever. It took me three or four books to realize that the authors wouldn’t actually support this claim in any way. Instead the book would be 200-300 pages of pure description with an off the cuff comment about the dominant culture or American cultural hegemony thrown in.
Bothered by this, I went to the professor and asked her about normative Anthropology. I introduced the topic by asking something like, “On what basis do Anthropologist compare one culture or sub-culture against another? How do they know that minority cultures are in some way better than dominate cultures?”
I don’t remember her exact reply, but it was something like, “there is no normative Anthropology, there’s only description.” This seemed implausible given the tone of the readings for the course, but I let it pass. Every discipline has its delusions (*ahem* rationality *ahem*); who am I to burst Anthropology’s bubble.
Well, gnxp, who often criticizes Anthropology, out of love I’m sure, says there is no positive Anthropology either. Actually, I would say, there are theories in Anthropology, they’re just not written down. They swim around in Anthropologists heads, refracting observations into descriptions.
UPDATE: Just remembered this critique of Japanese Anthropology I wrote up a couple years ago. | 1,920 | 1,009 | 0.001032 |
warc | 201704 | It takes a multi-modal approach to reduce surgical site infections. As frontline caregivers, nurses can help surgical patients avoid an SSI through adequate post-operative wound care and thorough discharge planning. Additionally, the infection control department can work with surgical staff and the sterile processing department to ensure compliance with core prevention strategies.
According to the CDC, surgical site infections (SSI) make up 17 percent of all
hospital-acquired infections, making them the second most common type of HAI, right after catheter-associated UTIs. Each SSI is associated with additional postoperative hospital days and costs ranging from $3,000 to $29,000. From the patient’s perspective, an SSI delays healing, increases recovery time and time away from work, and brings additional pain and risk of complications (including the risk of sepsis, long-term disabilities, or even death).
SSIs are usually defined as infections that manifest within 30 days of a surgical procedure, and affect either the incision itself or deep tissue at the operation site. They occur when pathogens are able to gain access to areas of the body that were exposed during surgery and to multiply within the body. As the patient’s immune system reacts to the microbial invaders, the patient may develop pus, inflammation, swelling, pain or tenderness, and fever.
The risk of SSI (and strategies related to prevention) is related to the type of surgery being performed, as well as to the patient’s individual risk factors. These include age, immunological status, weight, nutritional status, glycemic control, and whether or not the patient is a smoker. The patient’s natural flora also comes into play. Some hospital infection control departments have implemented
pre-operative screening for MRSA, with decolonization procedures undertaken upon a positive test.
Today, post-op hospital stays can be quite short and many surgeries now take place in ambulatory surgical centers – meaning an SSI may not manifest until after discharge, when the patient is at home. Some of these patients will require readmission for IV antibiotics or surgical intervention (if the infection is in deep tissue) while others may receive oral antibiotics on an outpatient basis (if the infection is superficial to the incision).
Clearly,
nurses must advocate for surgical patients not only by giving them explicit wound care instructions, but by ensuring that the patient understands them. This means delivering the information in a manner that is culturally appropriate and targeted to the patient’s level of health literacy, perhaps using a patient education method like teach-back. Case managers might also target certain surgical patients for post-discharge surveillance, in order to prevent an SSI and/or identify it quickly for early intervention. For example, an elderly patient might need extra help with wound care or getting to a post-op follow-up appointment.
The CDC’s latest recommendations are compiled in the
Guideline for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection (PDF). And if you’re interested in planning, implementing, and evaluating infection prevention and control measures, consider making this field your career specialty. As a first step, you can develop new skills and empower yourself with knowledge through an online RN to MSN degree with a specialization in infection control from American Sentinel University, an innovative, accredited provider of online nursing degrees. | 3,535 | 1,742 | 0.000583 |
warc | 201704 | Dell To Add Off-Host BIOS Verification To Endpoint Security Suite Enterpriseby Brett Howse on February 4, 2016 9:00 AM EST
At CES this year, Dell kind of broke from tradition and focused more on their business products. When I had a chance to talk to them, they were very enthusiastic about the fact that Dell is one of the few companies that does complete end to end solutions for the enterprise. Part of that end to end solution is Dell’s Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise, which includes data protection, authentication, and malware prevention.
A new feature coming to this suite is going to be BIOS verification. Dell found that there was a gap in the market with regards to securing the boot process. BIOS attacks are especially nasty, because they load up before the operating system and can more easily avoid detection. Most malware protection products focus on heuristics and virus signatures, but that landscape is changing with less mass targeting of malware and more directed attacks at specific companies, or even people. Dell’s Endpoint suite was recently updated to use Cylance as their anti-virus engine, and it uses machine learning which, according to Dell, can stop 99% of malware, even if it’s a zero-day or unknown exploit. Signature based detection is accurate 50% or less of the time, according to the same tests.
But all of that is to protect the operating system. If malware gets into the BIOS, it can be very difficult to detect. There are already methods to help deal with this – Microsoft Windows offers protection called Measured Boot which verifies the BIOS with help of the Trusted Platform Module. Dell wants to take this one step further, and remove the local host from the equation at all. Instead, Dell computers with the Endpoint Suite will be able to compare a SHA256 hash of the BIOS against a known good version kept on Dell’s servers. Since Dell is the one that originally creates the BIOS, they would be the authority to ensure that it has not been compromised.
Dell’s suite will perform a hash function on the BIOS, and send it to Dell. If the BIOS is found to have a non-matching return value, Dell’s servers will send an alert to the designated IT admins for the organization.
Unlike Secure Boot, Dell’s solution does not actually stop the device from booting, or even alert the end user. The hashing and comparison is not done in real-time, but rather after the machine finishes booting, the Endpoint Suite will send it to Dell. Dell made it very clear that their intention was not to interfere with the device itself, but rather to give the IT admins notification of an issue so that they can deal with it through their own response and policy.
One obvious question I had to ask was if this same hashing could be done on a continuous basis, rather than just at boot, because the Endpoint Suite is what gathers the information and sends it to Dell. They were happy to let me know that a policy based scan of the BIOS is something they are working on, and they are hoping for it to be available in Q2 of this year. Scanning the BIOS every hour, or whatever is deemed a good time by the IT admins, would give them a leg up to catch the software before it even gets to go through a boot process and get itself into the system.
Dell has focused very much on being a one-stop shop for all of a companies computing needs, from servers, to desktops, to displays, and even services. This addition to their Enterprise Security Suite Enterprise will initially be available for Dell’s lineup of commercial PCs based on 6th generation Intel processors. They were keen to point out that BIOS attacks are not anywhere near as commonplace as traditional malware, but it is important to be out in front of these types of attacks.
Source: Dell | 3,826 | 1,841 | 0.000551 |
warc | 201704 | Stoichiometry is the numerical relationship betweem amounts of chemicals in a balanced equation.
Stoichiometry allows for the prediction of the amount of products that will form in a reaction based on the amount of reactants present in the reaction. It also works vice versa, (The amount of products present can also be used to determine the amount of reactants used to form the product) The coefficients in a reaction specify the ratio (relative amounts) of moles of each substance involved in the a reaction. | 513 | 281 | 0.00358 |
warc | 201704 | As we move into Part 3 – Quilt Storage – with light, humidity, temperature and clean conditions in mind, let’s think about how to put quilts away when they are not being used.
Part 3 – QUILT STORAGE Where? One of the best places to store a quilt is in a low-lit, relatively-unused bedroom – on the bed! It will not have fold lines, it will have plenty of air, and it won’t be bothered by excess light or humidity. Layering quilts on that same bed is an option that we sometimes forget. Rotate the quilts every few months so that the one on the bottom doesn’t suffer!
Sometimes, that’s just not possible. There’s no “extra bedroom,” or – the best possible problem – you have too many quilts and simply need to put some away.
To Roll or Not to Roll? Many museums have maintained a rolling process using wooden dowels or cardboard cores. The quilt is completely covered with a cotton or muslin covering so that the quilt does not touch the dowel itself. The dowels can be hung on large hooks, and many can be stored on one wall. While this method seems logical and is still used, experts have recently suggested that the process of rolling actually stretches the quilt and breaks down fibers. Ouch! Why all the fuss about folding and storage? Many quilts, especially antique ones, have traditionally been folded in half, then half again. Folding in a different way takes the fold strain away from the original fold lines. Never re-fold a quilt the same way twice! Bias Folding Here’s a different method for you to try: bias folding. Folding the quilt on the bias, using muslin, sheets, or acid-free tissue inside or in between the layers (especially tissue crumpled in the fold), then placing the loosely folded quilt into a large washed cotton pillowcase or sheet is a better alternative when a quilt must be stored. Create this bias fold by simply folding each corner to the center, and then continuing in this manner until the quilt fits the storage space or container. Just like bias binding, the fabric fibers will last longer and be less stressed than if folded along the fiber line. Inside Out? Outside In? Many quilters believe that the best way to fold a quilt is so that the front of the quilt is to the outside. Logically, there is more stress on a quilt’s inner folds because they are tighter, and more wear will occur. Of course, logic doesn’t always prevail when protectiveness takes over. Acid-free is Best Paper contains acids that can break down fibers. It’s wise to become familiar with acid-free tissue paper and acid-free boxes for storing your precious quilts. No matter how or where you choose to store your quilts, it helps to crumple some acid-free tissue paper into the folds. The folds will not be tight, and your fabric will remain safe from harm. Don’t Touch! If you use cardboard boxes, wooden chests, or drawers, be certain that the quilt is not touching the surface. Protect it with a cotton sheet or several layers of white (preferably acid-free tissue). Natural substances in woods can react with quilting fabrics, making staining likely. Remember that the stored quilts should be out of humid areas and away from temperature fluctuations. Plastic storage containers should only be used in the most arid climates, because sealing humidity into the container with the quilt can lead to mildew and fiber damage. Hang It! Hanging is another very acceptable option for quilts – when a proper quilt sleeve (a fabric tube approximately 4”wide sewn across the top) is used, the quilt will not be damaged, especially when rotated with another quilt every 6 months (remembering the sunlight factor – try not to hang it in strong light). If you choose to hang your quilt over a wooden quilt rack or other rod, be sure that there is a protective layer between the quilt and the wood.
Don’t just store and forget them – catch potential danger to quilts before it causes damage. Better yet – take care of your quilts from the start, use them often, and when you have to put them away, think twice about your storage conditions. | 4,170 | 1,964 | 0.000525 |
warc | 201704 | Home GCC Industries Markets Opinion Interviews Photos Videos Lists Lifestyle StartUp CEO Company News Property New report says public health spending has grown by nearly 8% during previous years
Spending on health care across the Gulf countries is forecast to reach about $79bn by 2015, as populations increase and governments invest oil revenue to boost their health care, Arab News reported, citing a survey by Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz).
Public health expenditure per capita has grown at an average of 7.9 percent across GCC states from 2000-2009, according to the survey by Markaz. Public health expenditure in GCC countries is between 63 percent and 80 percent of total health expenditure.
GDP per capita in the GCC has grown at an average of 6 percent between 2000 and 2009, according to the survey.
An earlier survey by Frost & Sullivan had forecast the GCC total healthcare expenditure tripling to $133.19bn by 2018 from $46.12bn in 2011 assuming an a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3 percent from 2010 to 2018 due to its expanding population, higher incidence of lifestyle diseases, and deeper insurance penetration.
Saudi Arabia is spending more than US$500bn on its infrastructure to meet the growing demand for its growing population and Kuwait, the UAE and Bahrain are all expanding their health care facilities. | 1,348 | 711 | 0.001414 |
warc | 201704 | This study investigated the association between vertebral fractures (VF) and bone turnover markers in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Multivariate regression analysis showed that parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels of T2DM patients were significantly and positively correlated with osteocalcin (OC). When participants were divided into two subgroups based on mean PTH and OC levels, the group of T2DM women with lower PTH and lower OC levels had a significantly higher risk of VF than those with higher PTH and higher OC levels after adjusting for age, body mass index, hemoglobin A(1c), creatinine, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and lumbar bone mineral density.
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Yamamoto M, Yamaguchi T, Nawata K, Yamauchi M, Sugimoto T. | 791 | 506 | 0.001986 |
warc | 201704 | Lean Layouts Boost Medical Device Productivity
Plant floor layout in the medical device industry is typically dictated by the types of products being produced. For example, long catheters and leads are usually better suited for inline workstations. On the other hand, smaller items, such as implantable devices, often benefit from cellular layouts.
“Much like the variance of layout types, the ‘style’ of workstation depends upon the application,” says David Verrill, applications support manager at IAC Industries Inc. “Regardless of design appearance, flexibility is in high demand, as should be expected. “Downtime is very costly when a manufacturing area is reconfigured for building a newly introduced product,” notes Verrill. “Changeover time is also often under close scrutiny in the medical device industry. Versatile workstations facilitate quick changeover and reduce overall cost-to-manufacture. For this reason, we are experiencing a significant increase in workstations [equipped] with casters.” The type of chemicals used for production or cleaning can affect the best type of workstation to select for medical device assembly applications. “Some of these chemicals are quite harsh, requiring a worksurface much more durable than traditional laminated tops,” warns Verrill. “Phenolic and epoxy resin tops are often the best—and most cost-effective—solutions for this type of application.” | 1,481 | 780 | 0.001354 |
warc | 201704 | 1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, USA 2Office of Research and Development, US Environmental Protection Agency, North Carolina, USA 3Chemical Sciences Division, Earth System Research Laboratory, NOAA, Boulder, Colorado, USA 4Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA 5National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colorado, USA
Received: 24 May 2011 – Published in Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss.: 13 Jul 2011 Abstract. During the second Texas Air Quality Study 2006 (TexAQS II), a full range of pollutants was measured by aircraft in eastern Texas during successive transects of power plant plumes (PPPs). A regional photochemical model is applied to simulate the physical and chemical evolution of the plumes. The observations reveal that SO
Revised: 02 Dec 2011 – Accepted: 31 Dec 2011 – Published: 09 Jan 2012 2 and NO y were rapidly removed from PPPs on a cloudy day but not on the cloud-free days, indicating efficient aqueous processing of these compounds in clouds. The model reasonably represents observed NO x oxidation and PAN formation in the plumes, but fails to capture the rapid loss of SO 2 (0.37 h −1) and NO y (0.24 h −1) in some plumes on the cloudy day. Adjustments to the cloud liquid water content (QC) and the default metal concentrations in the cloud module could explain some of the SO 2 loss. However, NO y in the model was insensitive to QC. These findings highlight cloud processing as a major challenge to atmospheric models. Model-based estimates of ozone production efficiency (OPE) in PPPs are 20–50 % lower than observation-based estimates for the cloudy day. Citation: Zhou, W., Cohan, D. S., Pinder, R. W., Neuman, J. A., Holloway, J. S., Peischl, J., Ryerson, T. B., Nowak, J. B., Flocke, F., and Zheng, W. G.: Observation and modeling of the evolution of Texas power plant plumes, Atmos. Chem. Phys., 12, 455-468, doi:10.5194/acp-12-455-2012, 2012. | 2,037 | 1,112 | 0.000915 |
warc | 201704 | Today, traction batteries for electrical vehicles (EV) and hybrid electrical vehicles (HEV) are designed, built and sold as a monolithic block that contains hundreds of single battery cells. These cells are connected in series, which leads to a significant problem: The whole battery is only as strong as the weakest cell. If one cell fails, the entire battery renders unusable and needs to be replaced as a whole. The principle provides that all cells are identical and can store the same amount of energy, and battery monitoring system is applied to the battery as a whole. The reality however is somewhat different: Due to manufacturing tolerances the capacities of the individual cells vary. The manufacturers try to prevent this effect by thoroughly selecting and matching the cells. During this process however, several cells are sorted out. The result: The entire battery becomes more expensive. Another problem is that if only one cell breaks down, so does the car. In such cases, the whole battery must be replaced.
Researchers from Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and Automation (Fraunhofer IPA) have devised an alternative to this unsatisfactory situation. They developed a modular battery system in which each cell can be replaced individually. Therefore however, each cell needs to be equipped with its own battery monitoring system (BMS) – a microcontroller that measures relevant physical parameters of like temperature and charge level. Thus, every cell is aware of its conditions. Across the existing high-current connection between the batteries the cells can exchange data (powerline communications). These microcontrollers also communicate with external devices such as the battery system controller that computes the remaining energy based on the data from the cells.
While with today’s batteries the car ceases to work if only one cell is empty, the Fraunhofer design enables vehicles to continue their ride. This is possible because a faulty of empty cell is simply deactivated and will be isolated; the energy flow | 2,067 | 1,043 | 0.000965 |
warc | 201704 | Why did the latest U.K. inflation reports crush the pound? Here are four things you should take note of:
1. Record-low inflation in the U.K.
For the month of October, the annual CPI reading slipped from 2.7% to 2.2%, sharper than the projected decline to 2.5%. This is also far below the BOE’s forecast of 2.8% average inflation for the rest of the year, as headline inflation has dipped to its 13-month low.
Components of the report show that the drop was spurred by lower transportation costs and petrol prices, along with seasonal factors related to university tuition fee programs. Removing these volatile elements still shows that core inflation is weaker than expected at 1.7% versus the estimated 2.0% reading.
2. Less pressure on BOE to hike rates
Perhaps the main reason why the pound sold off upon the release of the weaker than expected figures was that low inflation eases the pressure on the BOE to hike interest rates. Recall that the British central bank has previously struggled to keep inflation under control while stimulating economic growth at the same time.
Although annual inflation is still a few notches above the U.K. government’s 2% target, analysts believe that the slowdown in inflation paves the way for better economic performance. This means that the BOE can maintain its current pace of stimulus without worrying about price pressures.
3. More room to ease if necessary
In addition, the BOE now has the option to increase its bond purchases if necessary. Bear in mind that the U.K. economy has also seen its fair share of bleak figures, particularly in manufacturing, in the past few months. Should these translate to weaker growth prospects, the central bank might be less likely to hesitate from increasing stimulus or cutting rates.
4. Inflationary pressures to remain subdued
Furthermore, other medium-tier inflation figures reveal that price pressures could remain low in the near-term. In particular, the retail price index showed a lower than expected 2.6% reading while the producer price index printed a 0.6% decline.
With that, the central bank is expected to downgrade its inflation forecasts for the year and possibly the next couple of years, confirming that the BOE will be able to stick to its forward guidance of keeping interest rates unchanged for the foreseeable future. Do you think that’ll be the case? Let us know by voting through the poll below! | 2,429 | 1,229 | 0.000823 |
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In the spirit of
Masturbation month, LELO took a look at the colorful history of masturbation around the world, from the early guides to how to best go about it, to those telling you why you ought not to, from blue movie to golden cereals.
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The earliest records of masturbation came from Sumer and encouraged masturbation either solo or with a partner to enhance potency. While they jury’s still out on that one, science has linked
prostate massage to men’s health.
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While many look to the Kama Sutra (roughly 400 BC) as the ultimate guide to acrobatic sex positions, the text also offers masturbation instructions: “Churn your instrument with a lion’s pounce: sit with legs stretched out at right angles to one another, propping yourself up with two hands planted on the ground between in them, and it between your arms.”
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The Judeo-Christian, shameful view of masturbation is thought to come from the story of Onan, who, after marrying his widowed sister in law (as per tradition) he ‘wasted his seed on the ground’ rather than impregnate her. ‘’ later became a popular term for masturbation.
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In several groups within the African Congo Basin, there is no word for masturbation, and they are unfamiliar with the concept once explained.
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From the Shakespearean play ‘A Winter’s Tale’ (est. 1610) a joke is made from a servant’s line deeming a travelling minstrel’s songs to be ‘without bawdy’ because he doesn’t understand the word ‘dildo.’
The line reads: “He hath songs for man or woman, of all sizes; no milliner can so fit his customers with gloves: he has the prettiest love-songs for maids; so without bawdry, which is strange; with such delicate burthens of dildos and fadings.”
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The New Haven law of 1656 meant that in Connecticut, those found guilty of masturbating could be given the death penalty. Of course, that’s not the only
strange sex law to make it onto the books in the U.S.
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While Victorian doctors were famously helping women orgasm to cure hysteria (and revolutionizing sex toy tech when their hands got tired) they were also advising all sorts of methods to keep young people and men from masturbating.
These practices involved tying their hands to bedposts, putting children in pajamas that only opened in the back, to creating
very uncomfortable-looking devices. It was thought that masturbation would lead to a weakness of character and venereal diseases.
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John Harvey Kellogg (yes, that Kellogg) is quoted as saying “If illicit commerce of the sexes is a heinous sin, self-pollution is a crime doubly abominable.” He ran a sanitarium in the late 1800s where he enforced a strict vegetarian diet, believing meats and spices to excite the libido, and in fact, that is how corn flakes came to be invented.
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What is commonly believed to be the oldest surviving pornographic film is El Sartorio. Thought to be made in Argentina, circa 1907, the film features 3 women bathing in a river, who have sex with each other, and then with the devil. The movie also may feature one of the first uses of an extreme-close up shot of genitals.
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In 1991, one of the most famous cases of a well-known celebrity being caught masturbating in public involved Paul Reubens, aka Pee-wee Herman. As recently as 2012, Fred Willard was also arrested for a ‘lewd act’ in an adult movie theater. We can only wonder what everyone else in the theater was doing. | 3,551 | 1,869 | 0.000561 |
warc | 201704 | auto
5 dealer options to skip when buying a car
VIN etching is a procedure that allows you to make an adhesive plastic stencil containing the vehicle identification number, or VIN, of your car. You then place that stencil on a window and apply a special acid solution that chemically burns, or etches, the number onto the glass.
According to Allstate Insurance Co., VIN etching can be a deterrent to thieves because it not only makes it nearly impossible for them to profit from selling windows and windshields, but it also makes it more difficult to find a way to dispose of a car once it has been stolen. Consequently, VIN etching is recommended by police and auto insurance agencies to protect against auto theft, and a number of car insurance agencies will even offer a discount to the comprehensive portion of your car insurance, or waive your insurance deductibles,if your car is protected by VIN etching.
Unfortunately, despite being a relatively simple process, VIN etching as a dealer option can cost the car buyer from $150 to $300. It's cheaper to use a do-it-yourself kit, which runs from $20 to $40 online. | 1,125 | 625 | 0.001609 |
warc | 201704 | The IRA is just a tax-advantaged account. The real question is what investors should invest in the IRA. The only safety issue regarding the IRA is that an investor should hold their IRA at a custodian that is insured by the (Securities Investor Protection Corporation).
Are there any best practices to adhere to when investing?
I do not think investors should be in individual stocks. If an investor wants to invest in stocks it should only be stocks with a good dividend, a history of growing their dividend, low debt ratios, and (that are) a big player in the market.
Or an investor should be diversified between all asset classes. The main asset classes are: cash, stocks, bonds, real estate and commodities. A proper allocation between all of these asset classes should be practiced. But also to re-balance every six months to a year to maintain a well diversified portfolio. Commodities and real estate are risky, but when put together with stocks, bonds and cash, (they make) the portfolio less risky.
Is an individual better off investing in a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA?
This question is more about what kind of tax rate the investor thinks they will pay when they retire. Both are tax-advantaged accounts. With one, the Roth, you pay taxes now and not later. With the other, you delay paying taxes until later. If the tax rate you think you will have when you are older will be lower than it is today, then do the Roth.
It is important to understand that the IRA is just a type of account. There is an individual (retirement) account or a (Roth) IRA. The (Roth) IRA has a tax advantage (that) the (traditional IRA) does not. The amount you can invest in each one is usually the same. That is the most difficult question. However, if one follows the advice from above, I think they will do well with less risk than other strategies.
We would like to thank Todd Feldman, Ph.D., assistant professor of finance at San Francisco State University for participating in this interview. | 1,998 | 988 | 0.001017 |
warc | 201704 | Importance of Engaging an Attorney Following a Ride-Sharing Accident
The state of Nevada has authorized ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft to operate as transport network companies, despite objections and criticisms. One of the criticisms hurled against ride-sharing networks is the difficulty in obtaining insurance information when their vehicles are involved in accidents. Without essential information on the ride-sharer’s insurance company, injured passengers, motorists, and pedestrians may not be able to claim compensation for their injuries.
Uber Accident Investigation
Shortly after Uber secured its license to operate in 2015, one of its vehicles figured in a collision, albeit a minor one with no reported injuries. A vehicle that was on the Uber app crashed into the back of a Yellow Cab taxi. Regulations require an officer of the Nevada Taxicab Authority to investigate the accident for purposes of determining whether the damaged cab must be taken off the service. Pending the officer’s arrival at the accident site, the Uber driver allegedly removed the trade dress from the plastic sleeve mounted on the car’s windshield.
A mounted trade dress while driving a vehicle indicates that the driver was operating on the ride-sharing app. Without seeing the trade dress after an accident, an injured person in that situation would not have been able to readily determine all parties potentially liable for their damages.
The taxicab company also alleged that it took hours for them to contact an Uber official for insurance information and other details about the vehicle that caused the accident. Uber maintains that their partner drivers are required to exchange all information with other motorists in an accident.
Consulting a Personal Injury Attorney Is Important
Unlike taxi operators, who are required to maintain commercial insurance coverage, ride sharing vehicles often carry personal auto policies with limited coverage. Personal auto policies typically exclude ‘livery’, leaving their owners without coverage during a ride-sharing trip.
Regardless, if you are injured in a car accident involving a ride-sharing vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages and injury.
Sorting the legal issues of liability and insurance coverage can be a challenge considering that the laws regulating ride-sharing companies are fairly new. A personal injury attorney can assess your situation, identify the parties responsible for your injuries, and determine appropriate steps in pursuing a claim for compensation.
An experienced attorney can also examine your policy for uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage in case the ride-sharing vehicle owner only carries a personal auto policy or does not have sufficient insurance coverage.
In Las Vegas, our attorneys at Bertoldo, Baker, Carter and Smith have proven years of experience in auto accidents, helping clients recover compensation whether or not the other driver carries insurance or is underinsured.
We invite you to contact us today at (702) 228-2600 to speak to an attorney about your situation. | 3,126 | 1,449 | 0.000699 |
warc | 201704 | “Don’t count the days, make the days count.” —Muhammad Ali
Recall a great scene from the film LA Story: The weatherman, played by Steve Martin, is delivering his typical forecast. As he throws little yellow magnets on the map, he yells “Sun! Sun! Sun! Sun!” He seems exasperated that warm and sunny days are all he gets to predict.
Of course, the next days see tremendous downpours of rain. When we have too much of a good thing, we often begin to take it for granted.
Counting is Growing
The Jewish calendar offers an antidote for this tendency. We are in the midst of a fifty day period known as the “counting of the omer.” For fifty days we say a blessing and mention what day in the cycle of counting it is.
During this period, I also say a verse from the Psalms: “Teach us, O God, to number our days so that we may a heart of wisdom.” To me that verse defines the purpose of this period of counting. We count in order to grow. We count in order to make each day count.
Is Muhammad Ali Right?
Thus, Muhammad Ali was 100% half-right. Counting the days and making them count are not antithetical.
We count the days to remind ourselves that each day counts.
Each day we can learn a new skill, make a new friend, make a small difference in another person’s life. Each day is an opportunity to explore and enjoy the mysteries of creation. Each day we can move a little closer to the person we seek to become.
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warc | 201704 | Take time to watch yourself eat. Write down everything you eat for a few days, or a week or two. While you're at it, note when you ate, where you ate, what you were doing, and how you felt when you ate.After a few days of observation, what do you see? Do you always eat donuts on the way to work? Do you think that's good for you? Did you always have dessert after every meal? Is every meal a three course (or more) extravaganza? Do you have a candy binge every day between 4 and 5 p.m.?Now, go back to analyze your logs and counsel yourself. Give yourself the kind of best advice you would give to a friend. | 610 | 371 | 0.002704 |
warc | 201704 | Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in the comfort of our own home is a challenge that many of us have been able to rise to, but what about staying healthy on the road?
When we are away from our regular routines, exposed to different climates, different foods, and different people, we put ourselves at a higher risk for contracting an illness or worse; a lifelong disease. Many doctors will tell their patients to go over any potential health risks before heading out on the road, whether you are flying, driving or taking some other mode of transportation.
What to consider
Here are some key questions to consider before you pack up and head towards your destination.
(They have been practically eradicated in North America, but continue to pose a problem in other countries)
Generally speaking the risks for travelers fall into 3 main categories:
People who are over the age of 65 have to consider the threat of influenza and pneumonia when they are thinking of traveling as well. In addition, yellow fever is a serious concern in Africa and South American. Several countries in Africa require vaccination or entry is forbidden.
Toronto based Doctor Jay Keystone is a leading expert on the subject of health and traveling. He preaches “better safe than sorry” in his lectures. He tells people that “if 100,000 people went to the developing world for a month, 50,000 would develop health problems.” Some of those problems would include “diarrhea, influenza, and pneumonia, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and HIV.”
Keystone and other medical experts warn that while Hepatitis A may not be a real threat in your neighborhood, it could be in other countries, especially those that are underdeveloped. Hepatitis A is contracted through drinking water or eating food in areas where sanitation is poor. Keystone also points out in his lectures that despite warnings there is still a high percentage of travelers that engage in unprotected sex, putting themselves at risk for HIV.
Research shows that more travelers are getting sick; however, more people than ever before are traveling…over 900 million a year according to recent airline statistics. What is also interesting to note is that people are going to destinations that they have never been to before; facing conditions and food that they are unfamiliar with.
Food
We are all accustomed to certain foods, but when we are on the road that all changes. The best approach is to look at a menu then ask the waiter or waitress if you can customize the dish. For example, it is simple enough for a lot of chefs to make changes to a pasta dish to eliminate fats and sugar or to leave out the meat for those who are vegetarians. Sticking with a healthy diet can help keep the body in good balance. Travel experts have the following tip for people who like to buy and prepare their own food when they are away from home…“boil it, purify it, peel it, and cook it.”
Exercise
Now-a-days most hotels have gyms, and for those who don’t there is normally a club nearby. There is no reason for people to stop working out when they are away from home. Routines can be modified. Getting some exercise will help energy levels and overall wellness while traveling.
If you are going on a road trip there are a few more issues you might want to look at such as: avoiding back and muscle pain, snacking, and avoiding stress.
No matter where you are going or what the reason for your trip, a change of scenery is always refreshing; it can be fun. To maintain that happy momentum, and to keep you healthy, a little preparation ahead of time will help. | 3,642 | 1,792 | 0.000569 |
warc | 201704 | NTCELL® Continues to Reverse the Progression of Parkinson's Disease – One Year after Implant
Over a year after treatment all four patients who took part in Living Cell Technologies Limited's Phase I/IIa clinical study of NTCELL
® for Parkinson's disease remain well, and at 58 weeks post-implant there are no safety concerns.
In all four patients NTCELL treatment has stopped the progression of Parkinson's disease as measured by globally accepted and validated neurological rating scales.
After 58 weeks there is a clinically and statistically significant improvement in all the patients' neurological score from their pre-implant baseline. A graph of this is viewable on the ASX website here.
Parkinson's disease progression is measured by a neurological rating scale, Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS). The UPDRS score increases by approximately 4 to 5 points each year as Parkinson's disease progresses.
NTCELL's ability to decrease UPDRS by an average of 16 points after 58 weeks is clinically significant, representing a 3 to 4 year reversal of neurological deterioration. In the first patient the improvement is maintained at 74 weeks after NTCELL implant.
Dr Ken Taylor, chief executive, says the sustained improvement of the patients is pleasing, particularly as no other treatment has been able to maintain long term reversal of the effects of Parkinson's disease.
"We are delighted with the continued positive outcome of the study. It certainly adds anticipation and motivation to our authorised Phase IIb study, which we plan to initiate on 24 February."
The planned Phase IIb study aims to confirm the most effective dose of NTCELL, define any placebo component of the response and further identify the initial target Parkinson's disease patient sub group.
"Our goal is to obtain provisional consent and launch NTCELL as the first disease modifying treatment for Parkinson's disease in 2017," says Dr Taylor.
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warc | 201704 | Many things come to mind when thinking about the 4
th of July: freedom, summer, BBQ’s, pool parties and of course, fireworks!
There are those who love fireworks and those who loathe them. To help make sure that everyone has a great 4
th of July holiday, the City of Bowling Green has offered some good neighbor courtesies as well as some safety guideline and regulations to keep in mind for the 2014 season.
Because not everyone is excited about the loud bangs and bright lights, notify your neighbors before using any large fireworks near your home and never put other people or their property at risk.
Fireworks are
NOT permitted on public streets, and any debris left by fireworks should be picked up and disposed of properly. Never point or throw fireworks at another person, and always keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of a fire or other mishap. Consumer fireworks may only be used by individuals at least 18 years of age.
The city
DOES NOT require a permit to discharge fireworks from June 27 th through July 5 th until 10 p.m., and on July 4 th until 11 p.m. All other dates require a Special Fireworks Discharge Permit from the Bowling Green Fire Department.
Keep in mind that enforcement of firework guidelines is a complaint driven process. Please call the Bowling Green Police Department non-emergency line at 270-393-4244 to file a complaint regarding fireworks. For more safety guidelines or to obtain a Special Fireworks Discharge Permit, contact the Bowling Green Fire Department at 270-393-3702, or visit their website at www.bgky.org/fire.
Most importantly, have a safe and Happy 4
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warc | 201704 | Researchers at NIEHS and the University of Iowa found a strong association between endotoxin levels and the prevalence of diagnosed asthma, asthma symptoms, asthma medication use, and wheezing. These relationships were strongest for bedroom floor and bedding dust. Households with higher endotoxin concentrations experienced higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms.
Endotoxins are found in the cell wall of bacteria and are only released when bacteria ruptures or disintegrates. Because bacteria can be found everywhere in the home, the likelihood of their release is high. Once released, endotoxins can cause inflammation of the airways and lead to asthma symptoms.
The study, published online in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, was conducted using samples from The National Survey of Lead and Allergens in Housing (NSLAH).
Two research assistants visited each household, administered a detailed questionnaire, conducted a home inspection, and used a standardized protocol to collect samples. Dust samples were collected from bedroom, kitchen and living room floors, bedding, and upholstered furniture and assayed for endotoxin. A disease association analysis was performed to correlate endotoxin concentrations to specific health outcomes.
“When we analyzed the dust samples, we found that kitchen and living room floors had the hig hest concentrations of endotoxin,?said Darryl C. Zeldin, M.D., a Senior Investigator at NIEHS. “However, when we looked at where the health impact of the dust was the most significant, we found that the likelihood of having recent asthma symptoms was nearly three times greater among individuals with exposure to high levels of endotoxin in the bedroom.?/p>
The researchers found that all dust samples contained detectable levels of endotoxin. The average concentration of endotoxin ranged from 80.5 units per milligram of dust on kitchen floors to 18.7 on bedding. Family room floors had endotoxin concentrations of 63.9 units per milligram of dust; sofas had concentration levels at 44.8; and 35.3 units on bedroom floors.
“Interestingly, endotoxin exposure worsens asthma symptoms in adults, regardless of whether an individual has allergies or not" said Peter S. Thorne, Ph.D., a researcher at the University of Iowa and lead author on the paper. "This suggests that exposure to endotoxin increases asthma risk even in non-allergic individuals."
Since the mid 1960s, researchers knew that house dust contains endotoxin, but it is only within the last five years that they began to understand the impact of household endotoxin on human health. Knowing what triggers asthma, whether it is endotoxins or something else, may help a physician better prevent or treat symptoms.
“This study implies that it is not just the concentration of the endotoxin that matters,?added Dr. Schwartz, Director of NIEHS. “Understanding how factors such as duration of exposure, timing of the exposure, and genetic factors, contribute to the development of diseases like asthma will lead to new insights into how to prevent and treat this important disease.?NIEHS is implementing new studies to better understand the role that the indoor environment plays in the development and severity of asthma.
NIEHS, a component of the National Institutes of Health, supports research to under stand the effects of the environment on human health. For more information about asthma please visit our website at http://www.niehs.nih.gov/airborne/. For more information on other environmental health topics, please visit our website at http://www.niehs.nih.gov/.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) ?The Nation's Medical Research Agency ?includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and investigates the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit http://www.nih.gov. | 4,103 | 1,871 | 0.00054 |
warc | 201704 | West Orange, NJ. November 6, 2012. Kessler Foundation announces that The 2012 Estabrook Distinguished Research Lectureship will be given on November 28, 2011 at Kessler Conference Center, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange, New Jersey, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm. Edward Taub, PhD, will lecture on "Constraint-induced (CI) Therapy: A Family of Treatments in Rehabilitation that Remodel the Brain." Dr. Taub is director of the CI Therapy Research Group and Taub Training Clinic at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a professor in the Department of Psychology.
Registration is complimentary, but reservations are required. Light refreshments are included. Register for the Estabrook Lecture now!
Dr. Taub, a noted behavioral neuroscientist, developed constraint-Induced therapy, which has been shown to be effective in improving movement after stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological injuries. In this intervention, the unaffected limb is immobilized, encouraging use of the weakened limb. CI therapy produces an increase in grey matter tissue in motor areas in the cerebral cortex of both hemispheres a true remodeling of the brain. This occurs in older patients as well as children, indicating that the plasticity of the brain persists throughout the life span. Grey matter in the hippocampus also increases, indicating that the creation of new nerve cells may be involved in the therapeutic effects produced by CI therapy.
Dr. Taub has received numerous awards for his research, which has been called one of the ten most exciting lines of neuroscience research. Nearly 400 papers have been published on the effects of CI therapy.
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warc | 201704 | Field of Immunology Lori nospam at nospam.com Sat Oct 24 16:46:40 EST 1998 Jay Mone' wrote:
> Philip,
>
> I have many students who ask me this type of question. The answer
> depends on what you want to do. I have worked with many bench
> technologists who are responsible for the day to day experimentation
> which underlies all of research. These are the people actuall doing
> the experiments, and occasionally authoring papers. What these
> individuals usually don't do are design the experiments, or lay out
> the long range research plans and directions. In other words, they do
> a lot of the work, but don't have the responsibility for writing
> grants, etc. Unfortunately, they don't make great money (<25K/yr.)
> If you want the opportunity for higher salary, you take on much more
> responsibility. You also need a PhD. The question is, how much
> responsibility do you want? Research environments are very
> competitive, and grants are harder to get every year. Currently, NIH
> rejects about two thirds of the applications it recieves. If your
> position depends on that grant, it can be a very stressful time.
> Also, once you get a PhD, you really can't go back without people
> wondering about you. Be careful in your decision. It might be a good
> idea to get you BS, then work in a research lab for 1 or 2 years to
> see what the environment is like. You'll be in a much better position
> to make rational decisions then.
>
> Good Luck
>
> Jay Mone' PhD
> Millersville University
Perfectly worded! I have my BS and work in research with several PhD's
who hardly make much more money (considering their extra years of
education) and they have 5x the amount of responsibility and work. I
personally couldn't justify going on for a PhD when I see so much
competition for such low paying positions. For those who are satisified
with the content of the career, then it is worth every extra year of
education, if your looking for money, go into computers!
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warc | 201704 | Affinity help Matt Jones jonesmat at physiology.wisc.edu Mon Apr 12 13:20:53 EST 2004 BilZ0r <BilZ0r at TAKETHISOUThotmail.com> wrote in message news:<Xns94C77065B5DCEBilZ0rhotmailcom at 202.20.93.13>...
> "John H." <johnh at faraway.> wrote in news:4076a1bb at dnews.tpgi.com.au:
>
> > Since you have earned my pity, give me a couple of examples, I have a
> > knack for extracting information from databases and I'll see if I can
> > establish some suitable generic search strings. I have registration at
> > this site so may be able to help.
>
> Well you could give me a 2nd opinion. One is preety common, but it still
> took me a while to find:
>
> NMDA for the NMDA receptor
> SKF81297 a D1 selective agonist, for the D1 receptor.
Hi,
You've earned my pity too. I can't help much, because I've always had
to go through the same process you're struggling with now, and have
never found a shortcut other than to carefully review as much of the
relevant experimental literature as possible.
However, as if your task weren't difficult enough already, I feel
compelled to raise one more issue:
"affiinity' is not a very well-defined term in the first place.
One needs to specify exactly which "affinity" one is after. For
example, for an agonist (like NMDA) the affinity revealed in a
radioligand binding experiment is going to be much different (e.g., up
to several orders of magnitude) than the affinity revealed in an
electrophysiological experiment. Further, the affinity revealed in an
electrophysiological expt will depend on how the response is measured.
A dose-response curve for peak current will yield a lower affinity
(e.g., up to a couple orders of magnitude) than a dose-response curve
for steady-state current.
These problems are generally less severe for antagonists, but they may
still exist.
By the way, the dependence of "affinity" on what experiment is used to
measure it is not really a matter of methodology, it's a bit deeper
than that. One can reproduce this dependence using mathematical
models, so the phenomenon is a result of the math underlying how
receptors work.
Also note that classical pharmacology usually insists on steady-state
measurements, but these will yield affinities that, in general, are
thoroughly unhelpful in predicting physiological responses to
"natural" (i.e., highly non-steady-state) stimuli.
Sorry to add to your headaches, but it sounds like you're getting
ready to do some sort of modeling of affinity, or comparison between
different receptors. Maybe knowing about this issue can save you some
problems later on down the road.
Cheers,
Matt
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warc | 201704 | Early induction of hypothermia during cardiac arrest improves neurological outcomes in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest who undergo emergency cardiopulmonary bypass and percutaneous coronary intervention.
MedLine Citation:
PMID: 19942784 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Therapeutic hypothermia for comatose survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest has demonstrated neurological benefits. Although early cooling during cardiac arrest enhances efficacy in animal studies, few clinical studies are available. METHODS AND RESULTS: The 171 patients who failed to respond to conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation were studied prospectively. Patients underwent emergency cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) plus intra-aortic balloon pumping, with subsequent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) if needed. Mild hypothermia (34 degrees C for 3 days) was induced during cardiac arrest or after return of spontaneous circulation. Of the 171 patients, 21 (12.3%) had a favorable neurological outcome at hospital discharge. An unadjusted rate of favorable outcome decreased in a stepwise fashion for increasing quartiles of collapse-to-34 degrees C interval (P=0.016). An adjusted odds ratio for favorable outcome after collapse-to-CPB interval was 0.89 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.82-0.97) and after CPB-to-34 degrees C interval, 0.99 (95%CI 0.98-0.99) when collapse-to-34 degrees C interval was divided into 2 components. Favorable neurological accuracy of a collapse-to-CPB interval at a cutoff of 55.5 min and CPB-to-34 degrees C interval at a cutoff of 21.5 min was 85.4% and 89.5%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Early attainment of a core temperature had neurological benefits for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest who underwent CPB and PCI. (Circ J 2010; 74: 77 - 85).
Authors:
Ken Nagao; Kimio Kikushima; Kazuhiro Watanabe; Eizo Tachibana; Yoshiteru Tominaga; Katsushige Tada; Mitsuru Ishii; Nobutaka Chiba; Asuka Kasai; Taketomo Soga; Masakazu Matsuzaki; Kei Nishikawa; Yutaka Tateda; Harumi Ikeda; Tsukasa Yagi
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Publication Detail:
Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2009-11-27
Journal Detail:
Title: Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society Volume: 74 ISSN: 1347-4820 ISO Abbreviation: Circ. J. Publication Date: 2010 Jan
Date Detail:
Created Date: 2009-12-25 Completed Date: 2010-04-26 Revised Date: -
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID: 101137683 Medline TA: Circ J Country: Japan
Other Details:
Languages: eng Pagination: 77-85 Citation Subset: IM
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology, Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care, Surugadai Nihon University Hospital, Japan. kennagao@med.nihon-u.ac.jp
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Aged
Angioplasty, Transluminal, Percutaneous Coronary*
Body Temperature / physiology
Cardiopulmonary Bypass*
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Extracorporeal Circulation
Female
Heart Arrest / complications, physiopathology, therapy*
Humans
Hypothermia, Induced*
Male
Middle Aged
Nervous System Diseases / etiology, prevention & control*
Odds Ratio
Outpatients*
Prospective Studies
ROC Curve
Retrospective Studies
Time Factors
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warc | 201704 | Hyperthyroidism is associated with shortened APTT and increased fibrinogen values in a general population of unselected outpatients.
MedLine Citation:
PMID: 18787930 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Although clinical evidence supports a plausible association between thyroid disorders and venous thrombosis, reliable evidence is so far lacking on the potential biological mechanisms and neither temporary nor permanent thromboembolic risk factors were constantly identified. We performed a 2-years retrospective analysis to retrieve combined results of activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), prothrombin time (PT), fibrinogen, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), performed on outpatients over 15 years of age and referred by general practitioners for routine blood testing. Cumulative results were retrieved for 1,329 such outpatients. Patients with hyperthyroidism had shortened APTT (28.4 vs. 29.4 s; P = 0.043) and higher fibrinogen (4.1 vs. 3.8 g/l; P = 0.028) values when compared with euthyroid patients, whereas no significant differences were observed between euthyroid patients and those with hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroid patients had also an increased prevalence of shortened APTTs (<25.5 s) and higher values of fibrinogen (>4.0 g/l) than those with normal thyroid function. This study confirms that hyperthyroidism might be associated with hypercoagulability due to shortened APTT and increased fibrinogen values. Should these findings be confirmed, consideration should be given to prevent thrombotic complications in patients with hyperthyroidism.
Authors:
Giuseppe Lippi; Massimo Franchini; Giovanni Targher; Martina Montagnana; Gian Luca Salvagno; Gian Cesare Guidi; Emmanuel J Favaloro
Publication Detail:
Type: Journal Article Date: 2008-09-12
Journal Detail:
Title: Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis Volume: 28 ISSN: 1573-742X ISO Abbreviation: J. Thromb. Thrombolysis Publication Date: 2009 Oct
Date Detail:
Created Date: 2009-09-04 Completed Date: 2009-12-30 Revised Date: -
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID: 9502018 Medline TA: J Thromb Thrombolysis Country: Netherlands
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Languages: eng Pagination: 362-5 Citation Subset: IM
Affiliation:
Sezione di Chimica Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Morfologico-Biomediche, Universit?? degli Studi di Verona, Ospedale Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale Scuro, Verona, Italy. ulippi@tin.it
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Aged, 80 and over
Female
Fibrinogen / analysis*
Humans
Hyperthyroidism / blood*, complications
Male
Middle Aged
Outpatients
Partial Thromboplastin Time*
Retrospective Studies
Thrombophilia / etiology
Chemical
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9001-32-5/Fibrinogen
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No critical corporate process, including crafting a strategic IT plan, budget or project, can be considered successful without full, honest and enthusiastic participation from key stakeholders. Yet we all know that’s something much easier said than accomplished.
A big part of the job involves technology strategy and tactics. Tactics easily fall into place when the strategy is sound. But part of taking the strategic view involves looking to the future and anticipating the change, growth, challenges and needs of the organization.
It’s a difficult process to predict future requirements, especially since most people are hesitant to step out on a limb and be accountable for future needs. That’s where you come in. You have to find a way to motivate people and challenge them to enjoy, even relish, the process of envisioning a future with technology answers to the problems that will stymie growth and inhibit innovation.
Few people would actually look forward to an IT strategic planning session. But if we don’t continually reinforce the need to have these sessions, provide a positive meeting environment and bring our best effort to the meeting each time, the process quickly fails and we revert to being reactive and defensive rather than proactive and visionary with regard to the IT road map.
We continually assess the IT team’s performance against operational, developmental, financial and governance objectives. The IT management team meets weekly to conduct an operational review, discuss priorities and align resources. Monthly and annual budgets, as well as rolling forecasts, hold the entire IT organization accountable and evaluate our performance based on what really matters to the business.
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warc | 201704 | Iris blooming -- picture by Rev. Judi McMillan
Tomorrow is Trinity Sunday. I recognize that the doctrine of the Trinity is complicated and thus we have a tendency, even if we affirm the Trinity, to not give it much thought. Since Trinity Sunday follows Pentecost Sunday -- where we celebrate the coming of the Spirit upon the gathered followers of Jesus, empowering them to proclaim the Gospel in the languages of the Jewish pilgrims who have journeyed to Jerusalem from across the diaspora -- it's appropriate to consider the connection to things church, ministry, Spirit, and Trinity.
I am nearing the end of my reading of Kimlyn Bender's
Karl Barths Christological Ecclesiology(Cascade, 2013) .Bender's book is a helpful exploration of Barth's understanding of the church, and while Barth has a strong Christological dynamic to his ecclesiology, he is ever aware of the overarching Trinitarian dimensions of Christian theology. In his chapter "The Ordination of the Church as the People of God in the World," in which Bender explores Barth's belief that the church is called to service to the world, he writes of Barth's understanding of the multiple forms that ministry takes as the church serves the world.
Bender helpfully summarizes Barth's position, which I thought I might share as I am ever interested in the question of gifts and ministry (see my book
Unfettered Spirit: Spiritual Gifts for the New Great Awakening). He writes: The multiple forms of ministry are described by Barth: 1. pneumatologically, in that they are gifts of the Spirit; 2. Christologically, in that the unity and multiplicity are understood according to the image of the body of Christ as one body comprised of many members, and; 3. in at Trinitarian way, in that the multiple gifts themselves are reflections of the unified multiplicity of God's being as triune and as "works of God, of Jesus Christ, of the Holy Spirit" (CD IV.3.2, 857). The community's multiple gifts that serve its unified witness thus exist by the power of the Spirit and in correspondence to Christ, who serves as "the original of the relations of unity and multiplicity," the community being his "reflection and likeness" [ Nachbild und Gleichnis'] (CD IV.3.2, 859). The community exists in correspondence to the Trinity as well, for as God exists as one God yet in the differentiated unity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, so also the church exists as one in life and witness, yet in the differentiated unity of a multiplicity of members, gifts, and forms of ministry (CD IV.3.2, 854-855). [Bender, Karl Barths Christological Ecclesiology,p. 254].
I find this to be a profound understanding of the relationship of differentiation in gifts and the oneness of the church as reflective of the differentiation and unity we see in the Trinity. As Paul makes clear in 1 Corinthians 12, the church is blessed when it expresses its unity in diversity and its diversity in unity. May we seek to reflect this vision as we move from Pentecost Sunday to Trinity Sunday!
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warc | 201704 | National Seasonal Rainfall Outlook: probabilities for August to October 2007, issued 24th July 2007 Odds mainly near 50:50 for above normal rain, but drier season indicated in much of Qld
For the southern half of the country, the outlook for total August to October rainfall shows no strong swings in the odds towards either above-normal or below-normal rainfall. In the north of the country though, there are moderate to strong swings in the odds towards below-normal rainfall over most of northern and western Queensland. However, August to October includes the final two months of the northern dry season, so significant rain is uncommon during this period in tropical areas.
The pattern of seasonal rainfall odds across Australia is a result of continuing higher than average temperatures over much of the tropical Pacific Ocean, and also in parts of the tropical and sub-tropical Indian Ocean. The Indian Ocean has been warming strongly in recent months, and this has had a strong influence on the outlook in Queensland.
The chances of exceeding the median rainfall for the August to October period are between 20 and 40% across northern and western Queensland (see map). In parts of eastern and southern SA together with the far western border areas of NSW, the chances are in the 35 to 40% range. However, caution is advised in applying this outlook in SA because of low predictive skill in this part of the country (see below).
So in years with ocean patterns like the current, about two to four August to October periods out of ten are expected to be wetter than average in these parts of Australia, while six to eight out of ten are expected to be drier.
Over the rest of country the chances of accumulating at least average rain for the season are relatively close to 50%.
Outlook confidence is related to how consistently the Pacific and Indian Oceans affect Australian rainfall. During August to October, history shows this effect to be moderately consistent across most of Queensland, the east and north of the NT and the northern inland of NSW. Elsewhere, it is generally weakly consistent, reaching moderate only in patches, including northern Tasmania (see background information).
The 30-day value of the Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) rose to +12 during June before settling back to +5 as a final monthly value. Nevertheless, this was the highest monthly value since April 2006 (+15). However, the SOI has continued to fall during July to an approximate 30-day value as at 21st July of −13. ENSO indicators remain mixed in terms of their progress towards a La Niña, despite this being the prediction from computer models. For routine updates and comprehensive discussion on any developments please see the ENSO Wrap-Up.
Click on the map above for a larger version of the map. Use the reload/refresh button to ensure the latest forecast map is displayed.
The following climate meteorologists in the National Climate Centre can be contacted about this outlook: Grant Beard on (03) 9669 4527, Lyn Bettio on (03) 9669 4165, David Jones on (03) 9669 4085.
Regional commentary is available from the Climate Services Sections in the Bureau's Regional Offices:
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warc | 201704 | Ask anyone in Pakistan and most will agree that acquiring education is a surefire way of climbing up the social ladder. Ask seasoned economists and they might beg to differ. This week, an article in the Financial Times on higher education in China casts doubt over the role of education as a poverty-panacea. Since the 1990s, Chinese universities, once elite institutions, liberalised their student recruitment policy, resulting in an all-time record of 6.6 million university enrollments by 2010. However, bias against rural students persists to date, as the lack of qualified teachers and insufficient funding in rural schools means the students cannot compete for places in high-ranking urban universities, and have to settle for low-ranking educational institutions. And its not as if the rural students paid lower fees even in sub-standard universities. In fact, many aspiring rural families pile on significant debt to finance their childrens education. Yet, many aren able to find appropriate use of their acquired knowledge in suitable jobs, especially in rural areas and the utility of a tertiary-level education against instant gains through employment are being questioned. The increasing skepticism with higher education in China may start mirroring in Pakistan too. Higher education in the country had been rapidly promoted a few years back, with several private universities, by no means cheap, springing up in the country. The number of university enrollments in the country has more than doubled from nearly 0.3 million in 2001-02 to roughly a million by 2009-10. The number of higher education institutions has also nearly doubled during the same period. While many would laud the educational strides taken by Pakistan, the spurt in educated youth at a time when economic growth is at historic lows presents a cause for concern. Low economic growth means that employment opportunities for absorbing the influx of highly educated young people are minimal, while the aspirations of these young professionals must have risen tremendously after achieving tertiary level degrees. Without the jobs to soak up this highly qualified workforce, disappointment in general is not an alien sentiment for many young Pakistanis, and there are valid fears that the resentment may cascade into substantial social unrest, sooner rather than later.If this continues, the disenchantment with education seen in China will not be uncommon in Pakistan. While China does have the GDP growth rate which promises to at least under-employ the youth of the country, the lack of adequate GDP growth in Pakistan means youth unemployment here is likely to soar. Unless real GDP growth is spurred and employment opportunities are generated, the mushrooming number of educated, dissatisfied individuals may just be a ticking time bomb for Pakistan. | 2,835 | 1,378 | 0.000726 |
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for their fresh meat and the Cavy offers the solution to the meat
problem. All of these facts make it plain that there is no danger of
there getting to be too many Cavies.
Inexpensive to Keep.
The profits in raising Guinea Pigs are large. The price for them on the
open market runs all the way from 50c to several dollars each. The cost
of raising them to the age when they are to be sold differs, of course
with conditions and circumstances. The man on the farm or in the small
town who has access to plenty of food for them without paying for it of
course, can raise them cheaper than the man in the city. Even in the
city, however, very little has to be bought and that only in the winter
time as in the summer lawn clippings and vegetables from the table will
feed them and all that will have to be bought is some grain or hay. By
saving and curing the lawn clippings there will be no need of buying
hay. They are far more profitable than poultry as they not only cost
less to feed and keep but are not subject to the diseases that make
poultry raising so unprofitable. They occupy smaller space and are not
dirty, noisy or objectionable in any way. Many large Poultry Farms have
been turned into Caviaries as their owners have seen that it is easier
to make money with Guinea Pigs than with chickens.
Easy to Raise.
Anyone with ordinary intelligence should be able to raise Guinea Pigs
successfully. Women do especially well with them as they require less
attention and work than chickens. Boys and girls find the raising of
them not only a pleasure but profitable and it is a splendid occupation
for them as it requires no hard or laborious work. Youngsters from 10 to
17 or 18 years old need a responsibility of some kind and the experience
gained in the raising and selling of Guinea Pigs will be very valuable
to them in addition to the money they will make. Parents will do well to
give their children a chance to raise them. To start with Guinea Pigs
does not require a large outlay of capital. By starting with just a few
and by keeping the young females it does not take long to build up a
herd of breeders that are valuable. As each female produces about 15
young a year and as these young are worth from 50c to several dollars
each, you can readily see there is a big opportunity for profit.
Big Profits.
Suppose you begin with six females. In one year they should produce
about 90 young and the young females of the first one or two litters
should be producing before the end of the year. Therefore, it is pretty
safe to assume that from the six females and their litters you should
get every year about 120 pigs. If sold at a price of 50c each these six
females would be producing about $60 a year. These figures will show you
what 100 females should do.
Starting.
Almost anyone can start raising Guinea Pigs without having to make any
very special preparations or a large investment. In any new business it
is always best to start in a small way. From a dozen to 25 females will
give you an opportunity to learn their habits and you can increase your
quarters as your herd increases. It would not be advisable for anyone to
start with 100 or more right at once unless he has especially good place
for them and a plentiful supply of food. However, by beginning in a
small way no risk is taken and you can learn the business as you go
along, and you can get extra stock as you make preparation for it.
Selection of Stock.
You cannot be too careful in the selection of your stock. Get good
healthy animals to start with as on them depends your success. Scrub
Guinea Pigs will pay no better than scrub poultry or cattle. Those found
in pet stores are frequently unfitted for breeding purposes as they may
have been experimented on or the descendants of such animals. Hospitals
are very careful of whom they buy and must be assured of the purity of
the stock. Therefore, you cannot be too careful in the selection of
your original stock. Just as no one would start a live stock farm with
the cheapest animals that can be bought, so no one should start a Cavy
farm with the cheapest Cavies that can be bought. There are many
reliable dealers in the country who have good stock for sale. Buy of a
well known breeder or dealer and you will have no trouble. Young
breeders are to be preferred as they have a longer life before them and
are more valuable.
From our own experience with Guinea Pigs we would advise anyone who is
interested in this work to take up the raising of them. Whether you have
only a few for making a little money on the side or a large number as a
real business you will find them very profitable. Certainly a great deal
of pleasure can be gotten out of it and there is a wide sale for all you
raise. If you will follow the instructions laid down in this little book
we do not believe you will have any trouble making a success of the
work.
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warc | 201704 | Butterside Down is a housing cooperative founded in 2008 in Worcester, Massachusetts. As a housing cooperative, we are a group of people who live and enjoy together, share in household chores and expenses, as well as communal libations and enjoyments.
Butterside Down is, however, far more than a group of people living together. We locate ourselves and our home at the intersection of multiplicities of local, regional, and global struggles and movements for a greater world. We understand our cooperative as an alternative to, and act of resistance against, the neoliberal corporate globalization and the genocidal and ecocidal destruction of human-ecological communities that it necessarily entails.
We understand that the act of living cooperatively, and learning to live cooperatively, is an ecological, political, social, and economic process that is far more broad and expansive than the simple logistics of a group of people sharing a roof. Our members are dedicated to both the theory of cooperativism as well as the daily practice of living in-relationship with each other.
Understanding that each of us are historical beings shaped by a society and political-economy that teaches, values, and rewards an individualistic and fragmented social life, we recognize that cooperation is not a way of life that we have been brought up to live. As a result, we see our living situation as an opportunity and continual process of improving our cooperative abilities and sensabilities. | 1,491 | 753 | 0.001332 |
warc | 201704 | The impact of the marketization on higher education genres- the international student prospectus as a case in point. ( Inger Askehave, Aalborg University, Denmark)
The purpose of this article is to reflect about the marketization of higher education. It is a research about the practices of the marketization at the level of discourse in higher education. The research has two analyses.The first analysis makes a comparison between several instances of the international student prospectus genre from Finland, Scotland, Australia and Japan. The main aim is to establish genre membership and genre characteristics taking into account the text structure and the similarities in contents and “rhetorical moves”. The second study analyses the language used in the international students’prospectus from the University of Stirling in Scotland.
Well known researchers say that the marketization of higher education has to do with the use of free market practices in running schools. As a result of that, universities are spending more time looking for sponsors who support the academic researches and developing remarkable products than in the most important mission of higher educationsuch as teaching the great thinkers’ philosophy, developing non- utilitarian Knowledge and human development. As consequence, at the discourse levels the marketing practices invade higher education through the use of a discourse from the business world such as, “customers, clients, markets, corporate identity. Therefore, the colleges’ prospectuses are designed to sell the courses to theapplicants in the context of a competitive market. Universities have reached the level where they operate as ordinary companies. They do not teach courses to students, they sell courses to their clients. Apart from that, deans at the universities write texts to promote their institutions which draw upon textual, visual and design features used in advertising and promotional material. Another thing to takeinto account is the genre of international student’s prospectuses. It has become an essential marketing tool for the present university policy. These policies have to do with running a profitable business and creating competitive advantages. In order to put these strategies into practice, rhetorical moves, visual and grammatical features are used to represent the two main participants in thetext. They are the universities and their potential students. Most of the text points out that the universities represent the providers of innovative goods and services for their clients. The institutions do not emphasize the values and virtues of having a good education. In addition to this, in his PhD thesis, Gatfield does a research among 359 under graduate international business students. He asksstudents what they consider important in their choice of university education. Students say that having academic instructions, a high recognition, a campus life and a good guidance are the most important factors when choosing a university. Another study reveals that students pay attention to the learning environment, reputation, graduate career prospects, destination image and culturalintegration as well. The cultural aspect suggests that the marketing strategies are adapted according to the students’ nationalities. As a result of that, having an excellent higher education marketing structure is relevant for each college.
The prospectuses under investigation are from University of Stirling in Scotland, Waseda University of International Liberal Studies in Japan, LappeenrantaUniversity in Finland and University of Adelaide in Australia. In order to analyse the rhetorical moves in the four international student prospectus, the author takes into account the Swales’ theory. According to Swales genres are communicative events and they share a set of communicative purposes. Moreover, the communicative purpose is the rational for the genre. The rational shapes and the schematic... | 4,016 | 1,735 | 0.000584 |
warc | 201704 | WSJ:
As growing numbers of people rue the tattoos they got in their youth, a new study has found that tattoo removal is less likely to succeed if the person is a smoker, the design contains colors such as blue or yellow and is larger than 12 inches.
The study is believed to be the first research that looked at several factors—which included tattoo size and location on the body—involved with successful tattoo removal, according to the researchers.
The standard procedure for removing tattoos currently is treatment with a laser called a Q-switched laser, or QSL, applied over a number of sessions. But the technique can lose its effectiveness depending on certain variables, according to the study, published online on Monday in the American Medical Association’s Archives of Dermatology. | 835 | 502 | 0.002092 |
warc | 201704 | LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest report on the
global high-performance alloys market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2016-2020. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or decline.
Chandrakumar Badala Jaganathan, a lead analyst from Technavio, specializing in research on
metals and minerals sector, says, “The market for high-performance alloys has increased considerably over the past few years. This can be attributed to the growing applications of these alloys in various end-user industries, including aerospace, electronics, oil and gas and gas turbines. The superior chemical and mechanical properties such as resistance to heat and corrosion, high tensile strength, and inertness toward alkaline chemicals are some of the characteristics that are increasing their acceptance.” Request a sample report: http://www.technavio.com/request-a-sample?report=52635 Technavio’s sample reports are free of charge and contain multiple sections of the report including the market size and forecast, drivers, challenges, trends, and more.
The top three emerging trends driving the global high-performance alloys market according to Technavio
chemicals and materials research analysts are: Emergence of lightweight, high precision components in automotive industry Emerging applications of titanium alloys Growing prominence of nickel-based high-performance alloys Emergence of lightweight, high precision components in automotive industry
The automotive industry accounts for 16% of the total aluminum consumption. The metal is extensively used for the production of the individual body panel. The metal is also used in exhaust valve in diesel and racing car engines. Alloys containing composite aluminum fortified with aluminum silica fibers, aluminum reinforced, and titanium with silicon nitride are used as a lateral wear surface in diesel pistons.
Corrosion resistance, lightweight, and sturdy intermetallic properties have made alloys preferable for engine components such as rotor and turbochargers. These properties also help in extending the life cycle of the equipment made by using these materials. High-performance alloys also offer improved heat and sound insulation. They also help in reducing weight and increasing fuel efficiency. Further, these alloys are easy to handle, design, shape, and repair.
Emerging applications of titanium alloys
The growth in the industrial and marine application for titanium-based alloys will be supported by the development of new markets along with the expansion of existing ones. Properties such as resistance to erosion and corrosion, high strength, and low density of titanium are increasing their acceptance across many segments. The acceptance of titanium-based alloys in new application areas such as scrubber systems, flue gas desulfurization, sour gas and deep-well services, and various
marine
“Commercially, titanium-based alloys are becoming the standard material of construction in many services due to its corrosion resistance properties. The resistance of titanium to attack in many aggressive environments is allowing the end-users to plan on longer equipment life with reduced maintenance and downtime,” says Chandrakumar.
Growing prominence of nickel-based high-performance alloys
Nickel-based high-performance alloys are extensively used in the manufacture of aircraft and power-generation turbines, rocket engines, chemical processing plants,
nuclear power, and other challenging environments. These high-performance alloys are used widely in the production of aircraft parts and typically constitute 40%-50% of the whole weight of an airplane engine. They are mainly employed in combustors and engine turbines as these sections are subjected to extreme temperatures. Efforts toward reducing carbon emissions and improving fuel efficiency in jet engines are increasing in the aerospace sector. This factor is likely to drive the demand for nickel-based superalloys and lead to the development of new generation of superalloys.
Nickel-based high-performance alloys are also essential for improving the energy efficiency in steam turbines that are used to generate electricity. Nickel-based alloys have an excellent combination of high-temperature strength, resistance, and toughness to degradation in corrosive or oxidizing environments.
Browse Related Reports: Global Metal Additive Manufacturing Market 2016-2020 Global Zinc Market 2016-2020 Global Aerospace High Performance Alloys Market 2015-2019 Do you need a report on a market in a specific geographical cluster or country but can’t find what you’re looking for? Don’t worry, Technavio also takes client requests. Please contact enquiry@technavio.com with your requirements and our analysts will be happy to create a customized report just for you. About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. The company develops over 2000 pieces of research every year, covering more than 500 technologies across 80 countries. Technavio has about 300 analysts globally who specialize in customized consulting and business research assignments across the latest leading edge technologies.
Technavio analysts employ primary as well as secondary research techniques to ascertain the size and vendor landscape in a range of markets. Analysts obtain information using a combination of bottom-up and top-down approaches, besides using in-house market modeling tools and proprietary databases. They corroborate this data with the data obtained from various market participants and stakeholders across the value chain, including vendors, service providers, distributors, re-sellers, and end-users.
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warc | 201704 | Beijing, March 4 (IANS) China had to pay a high price for its one-child policy which it recently abolished, admitted Fu Ying, spokesperson of the 12th National People’s Congress, on Friday, the eve of the annual parliamentary session.
There are conflicting emotions over the policy — which for more than 30 years prevented most married couples from having more than one child — because, on the one hand, it helped check China’s high population growth but, on the other, families and individuals had to suffer, Efe quoted Fu as saying.
The spokesperson said these negative effects made it necessary to reform the controversial demographics policy, and allow all Chinese couples to have two children from January 1, 2016 onwards.
Fu, however, claimed that the one-child policy, in force from the end of the 1970s till 2015, will have its place in history.
Some of the concerns that emerged during its prevalence, including the fear that it would bring about a generation of ’emperors’, or egoist children, had gradually dissipated, he said.
Instead, China now boasts of a generation of young people full of love and strength, who do not have to worry about lack of food, the spokesperson added.
According to Chinese demographers, the one-child policy helped keep the country’s population to the current 1.4 billion — against what would have otherwise gone up to 1.7 billion — and contributed towards reducing extreme poverty in China.
However, they also admit that the policy had negative effects, such as an ageing population, increasing selective abortions (if the foetus was female) and abandonment of new-born children by families that preferred a male child. | 1,715 | 923 | 0.001119 |
warc | 201704 | Try figuring out what phylloquinone is or sodium selenate.
Now there's relief in sight. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration ordered food and beverage companies to start labeling things in English so the average person can read and understand them.
This is particularly good news to folks suffering from food allergies.
"As a parent, it's going to be wonderful," said Melanie Hall, whose daughter has 16 food allergies.
"So many foods have so many different names. Milk and wheat have all these different names. Sometimes they try to hide it. I asked the pharmacist about a cough and cold medicine and found out it has milk in it. Milk is in everything. The new labeling is great. It'll make our job a little easier."
Food companies are required to list the eight major allergens that cause 90 percent of all food allergies, nutritionist Micha Monk said.
"I think it'll make it much easier for people with food allergies," Monk said.
"This will empower the people who suffer from food allergies and make it easier for them to identify what's in their food. It'll make people aware."
Hall and friend Jean Snyder have formed a support group for parents of children with food allergies.
"The new labeling will be a big help," Snyder said. "I know it's going to take some time for everything on the shelves to change. The problem I'm seeing is with the specialty foods. My daughter is allergic to milk, and the kind I buy they took off the shelf.
"Then it came back with a new design and a higher price. It's like they're saying, 'We'll get you back for making us do this.'"
Higher prices are a fact Snyder said she'll have to live with.
"It'll hurt your budget, but it's still good for other reasons," she said.
"It'll be good for grandparents and baby sitters. Right now I put big red stickers on the things my daughter can't have. I'll feel safer with the new labels for other people when I'm not around. It'll also make shopping trips a lot shorter. Now, maybe instead of two hours of reading labels, I can get my shopping done in one."
Jennifer Brown, nutritionist at Baptist St. Anthony's Health System, said that as with everything else concerning our health, education is the key to reading and understanding the contents on the label.
"It might be detrimental to those who are not severely allergic to certain foods," Brown said.
"They might read the label and restrict more than is necessary from their diets. They might tend to be overcautious. It will be really helpful for those with severe allergies. | 2,554 | 1,267 | 0.000801 |
warc | 201704 | Career and Education Opportunities for Welders in Boise, Idaho
If you want to be a welder, the Boise, Idaho area offers many opportunities both for education and employment. There are currently 2,010 jobs for welders in Idaho and this is projected to grow 30% to 2,600 jobs by 2016. This is better than the national trend for welders, which sees this job pool shrinking by about 1.6% over the next eight years. In general, welders use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Income for welders is about $13 per hour or $28,570 per year on average in Idaho. Nationally, their income is about $16 per hour or $33,560 yearly. Compared with people working in the overall category of Foundry and Metal Work, people working as welders in Idaho earn less. They earn more than people working in the overall category of Foundry and Metal Work nationally.
The Boise area is home to eleven schools of higher education, including one within twenty-five miles of Boise where you can get a degree as a welder. The most common level of education for welders is less than a high school diploma. You can expect to spend only a short time studying to be a welder if you already have a high school diploma.
CAREER DESCRIPTION: Welder
In general, welders use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Welders bolt components to set required configurations and positions for welding. They also remove rough spots from workpieces, using portable grinders or scrapers. Equally important, welders have to chip or grind off excess weld or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment. They are often called upon to weld components in flat or overhead positions. They are expected to operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. Finally, welders recognize and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Every day, welders are expected to be able to control objects and devices with precise control. They need to see details at a very fine level of focus. It is also important that they visualize how things come together and can be organized.
It is important for welders to ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits. They are often called upon to examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to insure conformance with specifications. They also ready all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag or other foreign matter. They are sometimes expected to monitor the fitting and welding processes to avoid overheating of components or warping or expansion of material. Somewhat less frequently, welders are also expected to operate manual or semi-automatic welding apparatus to fuse metal segments.
Welders sometimes are asked to operate metal shaping and bending machines, such as brakes and shears. And finally, they sometimes have to decide on and install torches, torch tips and flux, in line with welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
Like many other jobs, welders must be thorough and dependable and be reliable.
Similar jobs with educational opportunities in Boise include: Buffing Machine Operator. Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces. Heat Treating Equipment Operator. Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, or vacuum equipment to temper, harden, or heat-treat metal or plastic objects. Layout Technician. Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, or machine parts, for further processing. Includes shipfitters. Machinist. Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, and machining procedures. Solderer. Braze or solder together components to assemble fabricated metal parts, using soldering iron, torch, or welding machine and flux. Welding Operator. Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Welder Training Boise State University - Boise, ID Boise State University, 1910 University Dr, Boise, ID 83725. Boise State University is a large university located in Boise, Idaho. It is a public school with primarily 4-year or above programs. It has 19,667 students and an admission rate of 81%. Boise State University has a one to two year and a two to four year program in Welding Technology/Welder which graduated six and zero students respectively in 2008. CERTIFICATIONS Radiographic Interpreter: The program, based upon requirements contained within AWS B5.
For more information, see the American Welding Society website.
Certified Robotic Arc Welding: The Certification Program for Robotic Arc Welding - Operators and Technicians (CRAW) allows many welding personnel employed in various welding sectors to measure themselves against standards for their occupation.
For more information, see the American Welding Society website.
LOCATION INFORMATION: Boise, Idaho
Boise is situated in Ada County, Idaho. It has a population of over 205,314, which has grown by 10.5% over the last ten years. The cost of living index in Boise, 90, is well below the national average. New single-family homes in Boise are priced at $245,800 on average, which is far greater than the state average. In 2008, one hundred eighty-three new homes were built in Boise, down from four hundred twenty-six the previous year.
The three most popular industries for women in Boise are health care, educational services, and accommodation and food services. For men, it is computer and electronic products, construction, and accommodation and food services. The average travel time to work is about 18 minutes. More than 33.6% of Boise residents have a bachelor's degree, which is higher than the state average. The percentage of residents with a graduate degree, 10.6%, is higher than the state average.
The unemployment rate in Boise is 9.2%, which is greater than Idaho's average of 8.3%.
The percentage of Boise residents that are affiliated with a religious congregation, 44.5%, is less than both the national and state average. The most common religious groups are the LDS (Mormon) Church, the Catholic Church and the United Methodist Church. | 7,081 | 3,102 | 0.000323 |
warc | 201704 | Specialized Education: Career and Education Opportunities in Midland, Texas Specialized Education: Specialized Educators have skills aimed at providing specific educational experiences to bear in non-standard situations. From farming advisors to physical education specialists, they have teaching skills and specific domain knowledge that makes them invaluable to niche communities.
Midland is situated in Midland County, Texas. It has a population of over 106,561, which has grown by 12.2% over the last ten years. The cost of living index in Midland, 80, is well below the national average. New single-family homes in Midland cost $117,500 on average, which is far less than the state average. In 2008, four hundred eighty-three new homes were built in Midland, down from five hundred fourteen the previous year.
The three big industries for women in Midland are health care, educational services, and mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction. For men, it is mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, construction, and health care. The average commute to work is about 17 minutes. More than 27.2% of Midland residents have a bachelor's degree, which is higher than the state average. The percentage of residents with a graduate degree, 7.0%, is lower than the state average.
The unemployment rate in Midland is 5.7%, which is less than Texas's average of 8.1%.
The percentage of Midland residents that are affiliated with a religious congregation, 61.5%, is more than both the national and state average. Alamo Heights Church, Ellis Chapel North Church and Primera Iglesia Bautista Church are among the churches located in Midland. The most common religious groups are the Southern Baptist Convention, the Catholic Church and the United Methodist Church.
Midland is home to the Windmill Number Three and the Ranchland Hills Country Club as well as Tolbert Park and Doug Russell Park. Visitors to Midland can choose from Best Inn & Suites - Harrys Bar & Grill, Bradford Inn and Budget Inn for temporary stays in the area.
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Farm Management Advisers advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Farm Management Advisers need to make use of strategies for learning about new situations and problems as they arise. They also need to read and understand what has been read. | 2,445 | 1,228 | 0.000817 |
warc | 201704 | AB 1998 (Brownley, 2009-10) - Plastic Bag Ban Summary. AB 1998 reduces plastic litter pollution and increases reusable bag use by banning plastic bags at grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience stores and similar stores. Position and Status. Press Release: AB 1998 Fails Passage. CAW Supports. The bill failed to pass off the Senate Floor, receiving a 14-21 vote Aug 31. Previously, the bill was voted out of Senate Appropriations Committee with a 7-3 vote Aug 31, passed out of Senate Environmental Quality Committee on June 28 with a 5-2 vote, passed off the Assembly Floor on Jun 2 with a 42-27 vote, passed out of Assembly Appropriations Committee on May 28 with a 11-5 vote, passed out of assembly Natural Resources Committee on April 12 and was introduced Feb 18.
Description. AB 1998 will eliminate the distribution of approximately 19 billion plastic bags in California by prohibiting grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience stores and similar stores from distributing single-use plastic bags. Plastic bags are a primary component of urban litter pollution and marine litter pollution. Single-use plastic bags are light, aerodynamic and are littered at a high rate. Once littered, plastic bags travel through the environment, ultimately ending up in the ocean. Local government incurs significant costs to clean up plastic bag litter. And California families are unknowingly paying these costs in the form of higher fees and taxes, in addition to higher grocery costs to pay for the "free" single-use bags they receive at the store. AB 1998 will require retailers to sell recycled-content paper bags for their actual average cost. By ending the practice of hiding the costs of single-use bags, consumers will be able to make better informed decisions on whether to purchase single-use bags or to use reusable bags for free (read what Consumer Reports has to say about plastic industry propaganda regarding reusable bags). CAW Staff Contacts. Mark Murray (916) 443-5422
Assembly Member Julia Brownley
State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814
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You've been trained for years by every personal finance writer worth his or her salt to keep an eye out for your fund's expense ratio. Every fraction of a percentage point in fees and expenses you pay to your fund's sponsor to run the fund is money that comes straight out of your return. The number is easy to find in prospectuses or in a database such as Morningstar.com, so it's a no-brainer to avoid any fund with a high expense ratio. Returns are meager enough these days without these added fees.
All the more reason, then, to pay attention to transaction costs: the costs of trading the securities in the funds. Unlike expense ratios, which funds have to disclose prominently, transaction costs are all but invisible. But in complementary studies, Roger Edelen, an assistant professor at the University of California at Davis, and Arijit Dutta, associate director of fund analysis for Morningstar, found that fund transaction costs are surprisingly ― and painfully ― high.
Dutta discovered that transaction costs cut the performance of the average equity fund by 1.64 percent a year. The effect is most dramatic on small-cap growth funds, which suffer a 2.8 percent hit on average.
In related research, Edelen determined that the higher a fund’s trading costs, the worse its performance. Transaction costs from frequent buying and selling are “vastly more important than expense ratios,” Edelen said in a joint presentation with Dutta at a recent Morningstar conference. “And no one’s talking about it.”
After a year when many funds lost nearly half their value, a couple of percentage points may seem like small potatoes. But these trading costs add up to a bigger share of a fund’s total return than you might think.
Invest $10,000 earning 8 percent annually for 10 years and that 1.64 percent cost strips $3,290 from your earnings. Transaction costs of 2.8 percent would knock returns by $5,337. And that’s before adding in an expense ratio of 1 to 1.5 percent, plus a sales load if you buy through a broker. If stocks return 8 percent a year over the next few years — which might be optimistic — the combination of these costs could cut your annual return by more than half.
But you don’t control a fund’s transaction costs. That’s determined in part by how often the fund manager trades the securities in the fund’s portfolio, and how costly those trades are. So how do you know that?
For starters, you could stick to index funds. When all your fund’s manager is trying to do is match an index such as the S&P 500, after all, he or she doesn’t have to change the fund’s portfolio any more often than the index changes stocks. Fewer transactions mean lower transaction costs.
If you prefer to buy actively managed funds, there’s no way to know for sure which will keep their transaction costs down. But you’ll boost your chances by steering clear of certain types of funds whose investing style tends to run up transaction costs.
Big funds buying small stocks: The larger the fund and the smaller the stocks it holds, the steeper its transaction costs are likely to be. Like a fat man and a small hot tub, a fund that throws a lot of money at a small stock tends to raise the price level when it buys in and lower it when it sells out. Momentum funds: Mutual funds that specialize in stocks with fast-growing earnings — the momentum strategy — tend to buy shares in high demand. So their purchases help push up the price and the fund’s transaction costs. Focused funds: These funds tend to hold large positions in only a few stocks. Once again, a lot of money chasing fewer stocks tends to make trading more costly.
The studies don’t mean that actively managed funds are necessarily a bad choice. They just have one more hurdle to clear than index funds, which already have lower expense ratios than actively traded funds. Unless you are convinced that the fund’s manager has the smarts or the system to make up for both the higher expense ratio and the higher transaction costs, stick with index funds. | 4,195 | 1,949 | 0.000531 |
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Labour Market Information (LMI) is data collected on a particular occupation or sector of the economy. Regularly collected labour market information is important because it helps paint a picture of trends in an occupation in the short and long term and can be used to inform decisions related to employment, work, and business by governments. In turn, it can help determine the type of investments or policies that would benefit the sector at the regional, provincial/territorial, and federal levels.
Specific types of labour market information include:
There are several different classification tools and data collection methods commonly used in Canada. Five of these include:
The NOC/NOC-S: The National Occupational Classification (NOC) and National Occupational Classification for Statistics (NOC-S) are classification systems designed to organize occupational information and data collected from various surveys. They provide a standardized language for describing the work performed by Canadians in the labour market by organizing over 30,000 job titles into 520 occupational group descriptions. The NAICS: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is a classification system designed to organize industry-related information and data that is collected from various surveys. Data Collection Methods (Surveys): The Census: The Census of Canada (the Census of Population and the Census of Agriculture) is a national survey that collects information used to describe Canada’s people, housing and agriculture operations. Information from the Census provides a statistical portrait of Canada and its people. The Census tells us about the social, economic and demographic situation of Canadians living in various regions, including those living abroad. The Labour Force Survey: The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is a household survey of the Canadian population 15 years of age or older in Canada’s provinces and territories. It measures how well the Canadian economy is performing by estimating employment and unemployment rates. The LFS provides useful information for the ECEC sector that can assist in determining the national employment and unemployment rates for occupations in the sector. The SEPH: The Survey of Employment Payrolls and Hours (SEPH) is designed to provide detailed information on the total number of paid employees, payrolls, and hours at detailed industrial, provincial and territorial levels. The SEPH is an employer-based survey, which means that self-employed lone operators are excluded. Within the ECEC context, the SEPH reflects employment, weekly and hourly earnings and hours worked for employees in centre-based care.
In order to understand and address key labour market and human resource issues facing the ECEC sector, such as turnover and recruitment and retention, it is important to have current, firsthand data and labour market information on the workforce. Employers, decision-makers and planners working in the sector can use the data to make informed decisions related to short- and long-term HR planning. | 3,233 | 1,461 | 0.000689 |
warc | 201704 | A newly-built cement plant in Yemen is seeking 40,000-50,000t cargoes of South African coal for delivery into the port of Aden, a source close to the company said.
The cement plant is due to begin operations in September, the source said on the sidelines of a Coaltrans conference in Johannesburg.
South African coal producers and traders told Reuters on Thursday that September-loading coal cargoes are extremely scarce. They said they would want $61.50-$62.00 a tonne FOB for September cargoes.
Handymax freight rates to Aden were at least $44-45 a tonne, they said. Aden is an unusual route for coal and is a draught-restricted, slow discharge port. These factors can inflate a standard freight rate by several dollars, they said.
Delivered coal prices into Aden in handymaxes from South Africa are likely to be $100.00-$120.00/t CIF, producers and traders said.
Demand for imported coal into the Gulf states has been increasing this year because the construction boom there has spurred demand for cement and for coal to produce cement.
Cement producers in the United Arab Emirates, particularly in the Fujairah region, have been buying South African coal in handymaxes to feed their cement plants because gas is either unavailable or too expensive.
Coal is also being considered as a fuel for power generation in the Gulf. Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE are all studying the feasibility of coal-fired power plants to meet growing power needs and allow exports of higher-value gas to be maximised. | 1,509 | 812 | 0.001239 |
warc | 201704 | In her recent op-ed for
The New York Times, "A Religious Legacy, With Its Leftward Tilt, Is Reconsidered," Jennifer Scheussler considers Christianity's lasting influence on the American religious consciousness. She credits the Protestant mainline churches for the growing "spiritual but not religious" cadre of believers who value tolerance, racial and sexual equality, and ecumenicalism over doctrine. In doing so, she presents evangelical and mainline Protestant Christians as pitted against each other in a zero sum game.
Whatever the future outcome for Protestant Christianity in America—and no matter how murky the present landscape—one would be remiss to overlook the unique legacy of evangelist
Billy Graham, whom Scheussler invokes to illustrate the mobilization of evangelicals against mainline-endorsed leftist causes in the 1950s; Graham comes off the page as little more than a firebrand polemicist.
Quite to the contrary, Graham's impact on American Protestantism has been one of inclusion—building bridges of understanding to unite ecumenicals and evangelicals and, in latter years even Catholics—in
evangelism. Using a football metaphor, if leaders of diverse Christian confessions were perceived to be playing between the 10-yard-line and the goal at either end of the field, Graham brought them mid-field between the two forties.
Writing in
The Christian Century, Dr. Grant Wacker, professor of theology at Duke Divinity School, agrees in part with Scheussler's estimation that the mainline establishment "still exerts enormous influence on the culture-shaping agencies of our society," but argues that Billy Graham's increasingly progressive record on civil rights and other issues "placed him in the moderate forefront of American Christians' social conscience."
Graham's preaching had its genesis in hardline fundamentalism, but by 1957 he had demonstrated to the world that he was an unstoppable force for the burgeoning "New Evangelical" movement: an effort to draw
evangelical Christians away from fundamentalists' separatism and toward the mainline's more inclusive emphasis on one's personal relationship to God. Graham's biographer William Martin observes in A Prophet with Honor that as "non-Evangelicals watched the streams of people who responded to [Graham's] invitation, they wanted to channel at least a trickle of them into their own churches."
Essentially, the conflict between conservative and liberal Protestants boiled down to a matter of intellect versus emotion. Mainline Protestants accused
evangelicals of anti-intellectualism, and evangelicals saw liberals as lacking the impassioned strategy required to spread the gospel message. Theologians like Reinhold Niebuhr critiqued evangelicalism's triumph in bringing fresh faces through their doors—he viewed evangelicals' membership gains as the product of their "oversimplification of difficult issues."
Graham's response to Niebuhr's criticisms exhibits why Graham was so effective in spanning the divide between conservative and liberal Christians: he humbly acknowledged Niebuhr's superior intellect and education, but observed that the mainliners' overwrought concern for theology had a poor track record in recruiting new adherents: "I feel inadequate before [Niebuhr's] brilliant mind and learning," Graham said, adding, "If I tried to preach as he writes, people would be so bewildered they would walk out." Graham's strength lay in his ability to synthesize heady orthodoxy and earthy evangelicalism, embodying a captivating faith that integrated head and heart.
This article originally appeared in Patheos. A. Larry Ross is president of A. Larry Ross Communications, a Dallas-based media/public relations agency that provides crossover media liaison emanating from or targeted to the Christian market. For more than thirty-two years, he has served as spokesman for evangelist Billy Graham. Leaders are readers! Subscribe now and get 3 magazines for the price of 1. Get Ministry Today, Charisma and SpiritLed Woman all for $24. YES - Sign me up! 3 Reasons Why you should read Life in the Spirit. 1) Get to know the Holy Spirit. 2) Learn to enter God's presence 3) Hear God's voice clearly! Click Here to draw closer to God! | 4,279 | 2,198 | 0.000461 |
warc | 201704 | Question:
From Minnesota, USA:
I live in Minnesota. My eight-year-old daughter will be in summer daycare (private home, licensed) for six weeks of the year. The daycare provider tells me that she cannot give insulin shots. Do you know if this is legally true? If she has training by a nurse (I know someone who would train her privately), do you think that would be sufficient? Also, if she cannot give the shots, then what happens when or if she ever had to use the glucagon?
Answer:
Please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES for assistance, information, and/or to speak to ADA's legal advocacy staff about your situation.
Daycare providers, as places of public accommodation, are required to meet legal obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act which means the needs of children with diabetes must be met unless doing so poses an undue burden or fundamental alteration to the subject business. You have not indicated the reason your provider cannot give injections. Is it because she is unwilling or feels that she is not able to do so under law? In addition to the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is important to become familiar with your state's daycare licensing agency's regulations regarding medication administration. Please call the American Diabetes Association to discuss this further and explore solutions.
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warc | 201704 | Poll Results
For insulin pump users, how often do you usually change your infusion set? Every day
1%
2 Every two days
15%
71 Every three days
68%
314 Every four days
10%
47 Every five days or more
5%
26 Total votes: 460
For insulin pump users, how often do you usually change your infusion set?Poll dates: March 30 - April 6, 2008 Total Votes: 460
Insulin pump users must change their infusion sets periodically to prevent infection and the build up of scar tissue at the infusion site. Almost 79% of our readers report changing their sets every three days -- an increase from last year.
Changing your infusion set more often is essential to reduce the risk of scar tissue build up, but it does cost more money.
The table below shows how this poll compares with the results from the last time we ran this poll in 2003:
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warc | 201704 | If I watched a video of your everyday life for the past six weeks, would I conclude that your faith shapes everything you think, desire, say, and do? Or, as I watched that video, would I begin to see a separation between your spirituality and reality?
I want to write today about something that I call Spiritual Schizophrenia. I can summarize it with a question: does the public persona of your faith live in harmony with the private realities of your life? Here are a few examples:
Are you a mother that joyfully sings "Amazing Grace" during a worship service, and then on the way home, yells at your kids for making noise and disrupting your peace and quiet? Are you a husband that prays and reads the Bible in the morning before work, but treats your wife with cold harshness before walking out the door? Are you a member of a small group who participates with spiritual enthusiasm in front of people but lives in fear and discouragement when no one is looking? Are you a pastor that boldly proclaims the Bible from the pulpit but fails to live in the same biblical manner with your family?
The examples can go on and on, but you get the picture. I'm afraid that there's a big separation between many believers' worlds of spirituality and reality. Outside of the spiritual world (worship services, small group, ministry activities, personal devotion, etc), their reality is untouched by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Here's the problem - we've created these two worlds when the Bible never gives any indication that these two worlds exist. Jesus never talked about a separation between reality and spirituality, because true spirituality means that everything in my life has new meaning, new purpose, new focus, new direction, and new motivation. My reality is motivated and structured by my spiritual relationship to God and the purposes He has for my life.
I'm deeply persuaded that in this fallen world, with all of its interesting activities and seductive temptations, Christian activity often gets substituted for true Christian living. In many ways, Christian activity will look and feel like the real thing, but it won't be the real thing because the real thing is about Jesus's constant work to change me at the core of who I am.
FIVE SIGNS
Is there evidence that you're living with a separation between your spirituality and reality? However slight, this separation shouldn't exist. So maybe you're asking now, "What will my life look like if my spirituality begins to transform my reality?" Let me give you five signs:
First, there will be a humble awareness of the extent and the gravity of your sin. You won't become complacent about your sin; you will see the fact that your words and your actions depict a constant need for the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Second, you'll be aware of that constant battle for control of your heart. Your heart is a worship center, and if it doesn't worship the Creator, it will worship the creation. There's always a war for your heart, and you'll be aware of that battle all the time.
Third, there will be a clear holding on to the present benefits of Christ's grace right here and right now. You'll be so thankful that there's not just grace for the past and grace for the future, but that there's grace for the things that you face right now, in your family, in work, in your neighborhood, and all of your activities.
Fourth, there will be a daily pursuit of God's call to personal growth and change. You'll not be satisfied with who you are. You'll not be satisfied with the way you're speaking, acting, and responding. You'll want to grow, you'll want to change, and you'll see that over the course of your everyday life.
Fifth and finally, there will be an everyday lifestyle of repentance and faith. There will be this constant turning and depending on the Lord. You'll say, "Lord, I can't do it, but You can."
I would ask you again: Is there somehow, someway, however slight, that a separation exists between your reality and your spirituality? Pray that God would close that gap in your life. | 4,073 | 1,877 | 0.000536 |
warc | 201704 | Report: HHS Has Weak Plan for Health IT PrivacyBy M.L. Baker| Posted 02-07-2007
The sobering words were spurred by a report by the United States Government Accountability Office that states the Department of Health and Human Services lacks a clear plan to protect patient privacy as the use of health information technology expands. It concluded that HHS had not yet defined basic privacy principles or determined how to integrate work from several groups that are currently assessing privacy issues. The report listed several workgroups established to explore policy issues, but recommended a more integrated approach.
HHS officials argued that GAO was not considering the need for flexibility, and that individual state regulations and policies make establishing broader policies more difficult. It also stated that its approach already was integrated. However, other reports have also called for a need for more integrated efforts, particularly in the establishment of a National Health Information Network. In addition, the GAO reports that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs concurred with the report's findings. The VA is not only well-respected for its health IT use, but the current health IT czar Robert Kolodner worked at the VA until assuming his current position last September.
But the nonprofit Markle Foundation testified before a Senate subcommittee that policies should be in place firstbefore technological design decisions are made. The Markle Foundation is a leading health IT think tank, which has worked with the Office of the National Health Information Coordinator on ways to spur use of health information technology.
Carol Diamond, managing director of the Markle Foundation, said that health IT in the United States is "missing a strong policy framework that would protect people's health information."
She advocated adopting policies such as limiting use of information and making sure data storage is decentralized. However, she also noted that Congress was considering the statutory authority of several federal organizations created by President Bush, including the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and the American Health Information Community, a brainstorming group consisting of industry and government leaders. Diamond suggested that the organizations that "initiate" actions may not be appropriate for longer-term implementation and policy making. She called for a highly visible independent mechanism to hear public complaints.
If the federal government does not demand transparency, oversight and accountability, she said, health IT efforts would fail. "If the policies and rules are not in place at the moment sensitive information, such as patient data, are collected and shared, public trust will be undermined," said Diamond. "In the process, the very viability of electronic information collection and sharing will be threatened."
Check out eWEEK.com's for the latest news, views and analysis of technology's impact on health care. | 3,026 | 1,473 | 0.000683 |
warc | 201704 | U.S. Treasurys prices fell on Tuesday as a rebound in Wall Street stocks and less gloomy data on European business activity cut the appetite for safe-haven government debt, pushing benchmark yields back above 2 percent.
Adding to the bond selloff, yields on Italian and Spanish sovereign debt fell, after a jump on Monday on worries about possible political shake-ups in the two countries, the euro zone's third and fourth biggest economies.
Selling of long-dated hedges on debt securities that are known as power reverse dual currency notes also weighed on Treasurys prices. Dealers have been unwinding hedges on these "exotic" products due to weakness in the Japanese yen against the dollar, traders and analysts said.
"The key in the near term is the movement in Spanish and Italian yields. We are seeing a small reversal after Monday's move. We are seeing Treasurys yields rising in response," said Brian Reynolds, chief market strategist at Rosenblatt Securities in New York. (
Read More: Spain's Mariano Rajoy Denies Corruption Charges)
Benchmark 10-year Treasurys were 17/32 lower in price at 96-17/32, yielding 2.018 percent, up 6.1 basis points from late on Monday when the 10-year yield hit a more than nine-month high.
The 30-year bond was 31/32 lower in price at 91-8/32 for a yield of 3.208 percent, up 4.6 basis points from Monday's close.
On Wall Street, the three major stock indexes rose after falling on Monday in the biggest one-day drop since November.
"It's a reversal in risk appetite after yesterday," said Richard Gilhooly, fixed-income strategist at TD Securities in New York.
Risk appetite was helped by a partial recovery in Italian and Spanish government debt, a day after their investors sold on worries of political instability in Spain and Italy.
The yield on 10-year Spanish government notes fell from Monday's six-week high to 5.37 percent, down 6 basis points, while the yield on Italian sovereign debt slipped to 4.45 percent, down 2 basis points from late on Monday. (
Read More: Spanish and Italian Bond Yields Reach for the Skies on Political Woes)
There were also signs the euro zone's economy may be turning the corner.
Markit's Eurozone Composite PMI, which is based on business activity across thousands of companies, rose in January to a 10-month high of 48.6 from 47.2 in December - an improvement on the preliminary reading, though still below the 50 mark that divides growth and contraction.
The Institute for Supply Management said U.S. services industries grew at a slower pace in January. The data was consistent with a moderately growing economy and allayed fears that the slight contraction in U.S. growth in the fourth quarter might turn into something more lasting.
On the supply front, the U.S. Federal Reserve will buy $1.534 billion in Treasurys that mature between February 2036 and November 2042, which is part of its $44 billion purchase of Treasurys in February.
The U.S. central bank has been buying Treasurys and mortgage bonds in an attempt to lower borrowing costs and stubbornly high unemployment.
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The U.S. Treasury Department sold $45 billion in one-month bills, which is a record amount for this maturity. These one-month T-bills fetched an interest rate of 0.065 percent, compared with 0.035 percent on the $30 billion of one-month bills sold last week.
Exotics Move
In the derivatives market, there were signs of reduced demand for long-dated, fixed-rate payments in the dollar interest rate swap market, which some analysts said was due to dealers unwinding hedges on power reverse dual currency notes.
Some Japanese investors have held these "exotic" but risky debt products, on which they were receiving higher coupon payments when the yen was rising against the dollar in the aftermath of the global financial crisis.
Since last fall, speculation the Bank of Japan would ramp up monetary stimulus to help the economy led to a dramatic weakening of the yen versus the dollar. On Tuesday, the yen hit a 2-1/2-year low against the greenback at 93.51 yen, down about 21 percent from September, when speculation on the BoJ started.
With the yen weakening, the coupon payments on these notes should fall, and dealers who sold these notes will likely need less long-dated cash payments to ensure they meet their coupon payments to investors, analysts said.
The discount on the 30-year dollar swap rate to the 30-year Treasury bond yield, which narrows with lower demand for long-dated, fixed-rate cash flows, briefly narrowed to 15.25 basis points, a level not seen since March 2010. It widened out to 16.25 basis points, unchanged on the day. | 4,657 | 2,182 | 0.000462 |
warc | 201704 | North Korea’s economy grew, albeit slightly, last year for the first time in three years, as agricultural production jumped thanks to favorable weather and increased use of fertilizer, South Korea’s central bank said on Sunday.
Real gross domestic product in the impoverished country increased 0.8 per cent in 2011 as the agricultural sector expanded by 5.3 per cent while construction jumped 3.9 per cent on the back of Pyongyang’s homebuilding projects, according to the Bank of Korea.
However, North Korea remains one of the world’s poorest and most closed states, dependent on foreign aid to feed its 24m people. Due to economic mismanagement and frequent natural disasters, North Korea still suffers from chronic food shortages affecting two-thirds of the population, according to the UN.
The nominal size of the North Korean economy was estimated at Won32.4tn ($244bn) last year, or less than 3 per cent of its southern counterpart’s, while its per-capita income stood at only Won1.3m, or less than $1,200, compared with South Korea’s Won24.9m.
Pyongyang does not issue any economic data but the BoK estimates, based on data gathered by related South Korean institutions, provide a glimpse of the isolated economy.
The BoK data showed North Korea’s external trade, excluding inter-Korean transactions, surged 51 per cent last year to a 22-year high of $6.3bn on the back of greater Chinese demand for its natural resources.
Inter-Korean trade fell 10.4 per cent to just $1.7bn last year, with most of it deriving from South Korea’s small investment enclave in the North Korean city of Kaesong. Trade with South Korea has slowed since Lee Myung-bak, South Korean president, adopted hardline policies against its northern neighbor. That has made Pyongyang’s dependence on China deeper in recent years as North Korea faces more international sanctions over its nuclear program.
Concerns over North Korea’s food situation are increasing, with experts saying North Korea’s food shortages have become more acute due to dwindling international aid and severe drought earlier this year. The US has shelved its plan to provide massive food aid to North Korea after the country launched a rocket in April. The UN has called for $198m in donations for North Korea this year as millions of children suffer from hunger and malnutrition.
Last month, Mr Lee urged North Korea to replicate Myanmar’s political and economic reforms, saying the country’s recent leadership change provides the communist state with a “good opportunity” to follow Myanmar’s example.
Separately, AP reported, citing state TV footage, that Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh appeared for the first time in North Korea at a concert staged for the new leader Kim Jong-eun. Mr Kim, who took power after his father Kim Jong-il died in December, has a “grandiose plan to bring about a dramatic turn in the field of literature and arts this year”, North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said. | 3,094 | 1,533 | 0.000675 |
warc | 201704 | LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) -- Cell phones and TVs converging with the Internet? That's so 2008. The next big tech trend may be the marriage of computer technology to your car or truck.
This spring, Ford will offer a dashboard computing system on its full-size pickups and E-series vans.
This month, Hyundai is launching a system that warns motorists when they drift out of the lane they're traveling in. Another manufacturer has developed pedestrian-detection software that works with heat-seeking cameras to alert drivers when someone is in their path.
In March, Ford will release a fully functional, dashboard computer -- complete with keyboard -- geared to contractors and other business folks who want to access the Web, review documents and log inventory while on the go. In the spring, AT&T will launch an in-car entertainment service with 22 satellite TV channels.
Industry executives hope the new technological bells and whistles will put some sizzle back into stagnant vehicle sales.
"Consumers want a vehicle that's always on and always connected," said Kieran O'Sullivan, vice president at Continental Automotive Systems, which supplies parts and technology to automakers. In the near future, he said, "consumers and carmakers will be able to customize the [dashboard] instrument panel to their individual tastes the same way that people customize their mobile phones."
O'Sullivan spoke Thursday at a panel discussion at the International Consumer Electronics Show subtitled, "The Automobile's Convergence with Consumer Electronics." Panelists, including executives from Microsoft, Nokia and GM's OnStar service, agreed the industry is just beginning to tap the potential of in-car computing.
"We'll someday use this information technology in ways we can't even predict today," said Tom Phillips, general manager of Microsoft's automotive unit. "To me, we're in the infancy in terms of the amount of evolution that's going to occur."
As consumers are growing accustomed to having mobile Internet through their smart phones, more car buyers are seeking connectivity in their vehicles that will allow them to move seamlessly between their digital lives at work and home, panelists said.
Half of the new vehicles sold in the United States are now compatible with MP3 players and 80 percent can connect with wireless Bluetooth headsets, said automotive technology expert John Waraniak, who served as the panel's moderator. iReport.com: Are you attending CES?
General Motors' OnStar service, which can remotely unlock car doors, reduce gas flow to a stolen vehicle or dial 911 if a car is involved in a crash, now has almost 6 million subscribers. Toyota said this week it plans to launch a similar driver-assist program on certain models beginning this summer.
Not to be outdone, Ford's similar Sync system, which now comes standard on many vehicles, is adding voice-activated, on-demand traffic, sports and weather reports, plus GPS-assisted navigation. In a keynote speech Thursday at CES, Ford CEO Alan Mulally said the automaker is learning to think more like an electronics company.
Ford will begin installing its Works Solutions package on its full-size pickups and E-series vans this spring. The dashboard computing system costs $1,195 plus a monthly Web access fee, has a 6-inch touch screen and runs on Windows. It will allow electricians and other contractors to create Excel spreadsheets, print invoices and even access other computers.
"Ford is truly making the office mobile," said Ford product development manager Bill Frykman while demonstrating the system Thursday to reporters in an F-150 parked in a large tent outside the Las Vegas Convention Center. "This bridges the gap between the full laptop and a smart phone."
Meanwhile, an entire hall at CES is devoted to the latest in automotive technology, from portable navigation units to rear-mounted cameras which, with the help of a dashboard screen, allow the driver to see what's immediately behind his vehicle while backing up.
Here's a quick peek at some other automotive technology on display at CES this week:
-- FLIR Systems, Inc. makes a thermal-imaging camera, an option on BMW's 6-series sedans, with a new pedestrian-detection feature. When the camera detects a heat source in the shape of a human being, the on-board computer alerts the driver by highlighting the pedestrian in yellow on the dashboard screen.
-- AT&T's CruiseCast service brings 22 satellite TV channels to your vehicle with the help of a small rooftop antenna, augmented by video-buffering technology that supposedly maintains the signal underneath overpasses and trees.
It will cost $1,299 plus a $28 monthly fee and is being pitched to parents with kids and pre-game tailgaters. "It's an extension of your living room," said Jackie Lapin, a spokeswoman for AT&T.
-- Nervous about handing the car keys to your 16-year-old? The CarChip ($119) plugs into any post-1995 model vehicle and records 300 hours of how the car has been driven, including mileage, speed, braking and acceleration.
Parents can remove the chip, download its data to a computer and use the information to verify driving agreements with their teens. Newer features even let parents set restrictions on their kids' driving.
"If you want to set it at a certain speed -- say, 'I don't want my kid going over 65 mph' -- it'll beep at them until they slow down," said Michael Copeland, sales manager for manufacturer Davis Instruments.
-- Hyundai's latest vehicles can be outfitted with a system that detects when a car is drifting across lanes, then sounds a buzzer or vibrates the wheel to alert the driver. Some Hyundai vehicles also contain ultrasonic sensors that help drivers to park by measuring the distance between a car and other objects.
In fact, the next generation of automotive technology may employ automatic steering and braking systems that relieve drivers of much of the responsibility for, well, driving.
"Maybe 15 years from now, cars will drive themselves. That's certainly a goal some companies have," said Jay James of FLIR Systems. "It's not just 'Jetsons' stuff now. It's really starting to happen."
Some 2,700 exhibitors and 130,000 attendees are in Las Vegas, Nevada, for CES, the nation's largest consumer electronics trade show. The event runs through Sunday.
The 2009 North American International Auto Show follows next week in Detroit, Michigan.
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warc | 201704 | A free speech graveyard at the Democratic National Convention
"Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." First Amendment, U.S. Constitution
If there’s one thing the United States stands for, it’s unfettered free speech. It is vital to a functioning democracy. Unfortunately, the increasing use by government and law enforcement officials of "free speech zones" and other stifling tactics to purge dissent has largely undermined the First Amendment’s safeguards for political free speech.
For example, President Bush’s
Presidential Advance Manual outlines the specific strategies his administration has used to "minimize the demonstrator’s effect." It includes such Orwellian tactics as selling tickets exclusively to presidential supporters and creating "rally squads" of supporters who will surround and drown out protesters with pro-Bush chants. The manual also discusses the strategy of asking local law enforcement to create a designated protest zone, "preferably not in view of the event site or motorcade route."
Free speech zones have been employed by both Democrats and Republicans at past political conventions. This year, however, Democrats face the embarrassing possibility that they will be the only party actually
caging dissenters. Protesters at the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Denver in late August will be corralled into caged "free speech zones" made of chicken wire and chain link fences which are located more than two football fields from the delegates’ entrance. Those who attempt to exercise their First Amendment rights outside this makeshift cage, which is partially obscured by trees and sculptures, will be arrested. (Ironically, protesters at this year’s Republican National Convention will not face a cage or even policemen in riot gear.)
Even the news media, once considered a vital stronghold for ensuring accountability in government, is also conspiring to keep protesters out of sight and earshot. Members of the media are urging Denver officials to move the designated protest zone away from where media tents will be situated, reportedly due to concerns that loud demonstrations could disrupt broadcasts or that reporters and photographers could be doused with tear gas or pepper spray if there are confrontations between police and protesters.
With the news media having seemingly sold out the First Amendment rights of protesters for the sake of their own financial interests, it has been left to a handful of civil liberties organizations and protesters to challenge these restrictions in court. The courts have previously ruled that protests can be restricted in keeping with a reasonable time, place and manner. But if you’re two football fields away and no one can see or hear you, it renders you all but invisible and irrelevant — which, of course, is the point of these so-called free speech zones.
It is only a slight exaggeration to refer to free speech zones as temporary concentration camps. Although the Holocaust has largely transformed our modern understanding of concentration camps, they were historically intended to "concentrate" populations of "dangerous" individuals into a small area so the government could monitor them more easily.
The 2004 DNC in Boston utilized such a camp, with surveillance cameras to record the individuals inside the cage. Conditions were so appalling that U.S. District Court Judge Douglas P. Woodlock referred to the designated protest zone as a "grim, mean, and oppressive space," which had the overall feel of an "internment camp."
As one visitor to the 2004 DNC free speech zone remarked:
Last night, I had my first direct experience with the so-called free speech zone. It left me with one conclusion: whatever you do, do NOT go inside. It’s not only a blatant offense to free speech, but also highly dangerous and unsafe. I would suggest protesting anywhere in Boston but inside of it. No amount of hyperbole can accurately describe how disastrous the interior actually is. It’s like a scene from some post-apocalyptic movie — a futuristic, industrial detention area from a Mad Max film. You are surrounded on all sides by concrete blocks and steel fencing, with razor wire lining the perimeter. Then, there is a giant black net over the entire space.
Concentrating, monitoring and minimizing the effects of protests are the real reasons for using designated protest zones. Protesters are only perceived as dangerous
because their message challenges the status quo. It’s the message that is feared. Thus, efforts to confine and control the dissenters are really efforts to confine and control their political messages, whatever those might be. This is true whether they’re challenging environmental policies, free trade agreements or, as in Denver with the upcoming DNC, the political campaigns of candidates running for public office. And if Barack Obama is serious about being an active defender of civil liberties, he needs to openly condemn the fencing off of protesters at the upcoming DNC.
By severely restricting protesters’ access to the media and to convention delegates, free speech zones destroy the power of dissenting viewpoints to foment debate and bring about change. Just imagine if the hundreds of thousands of participants in the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, which culminated with Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial, had been forced into free speech zones. There likely would not have been a 1964 Civil Rights Act.
The right of political free speech is the basis of all liberty. It’s the citizen’s right to confront the government and demand that they alter policies. But first, citizens have to be seen and heard. That’s what "we the people" is all about. And only under extraordinary circumstances should free speech ever be restricted.
Caging people who want to exercise free speech goes against the entire concept of our Constitution, the Bill of Rights and what the revolutionary generation stood for. When political protest is caged, it’s not just the rights of a few protesters that are at stake. The very definition of freedom is in danger. Freedom cannot be exercised from within a cage.
Constitutional attorney and author John W. Whitehead is founder and president of The Rutherford Institute, a Virginia-based civil liberties organization.
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warc | 201704 | Felix Rohatyn
Felix G. Rohatyn, former U.S. ambassador to France and former chair of New York's Municipal Assistance Corporation (MAC), compared New York's 1970s fiscal crisis with the one the city faces today at a lecture sponsored by the School of International and Public Affairs on Feb. 26.
Rohatyn, who managed negotiations in the 1970s enabling New York to resolve its severe budget short-fall, drew parallels between banking systems, debt structure and the key players of both periods. New York of 1975, he explained, "was really a tale of two cities," as the liberal, media capital of the U.S., with both tremendous wealth as well as severe poverty. "We were very concerned back then about the effect of city bankruptcy on public assistance programs -- everything from healthcare to education to housing," said Rohatyn.
In the 1970s, he added, the city had no ready access to credit. In fact, New York created MAC in the 70s to issue bonds backed by a dedicated portion of the city's sales tax. Rohatyn also suggested 70s city planners lacked accuracy and transparency in accounting methods which made it difficult to navigate the crisis. He discussed the role of the governor's office in strongly supporting New York's financial viability. "Bankruptcy to Hugh Carey was plainly unacceptable," said Rohatyn.
As opposed to our system today, 30 years ago banks were in the hands of a few financiers who were committed to finding solutions to the city's economic problems. For these city powerbrokers, heavily invested in the community, New York's financial ruin would have been devastating. Overseas, European governments feared New York's insolvency could have negative repercussions for international financial markets. Talks with the unions were especially tense. Concerns about looming layoffs and tapped pension funds dominated negotiations. The White House's involvement also was elevated. Rohatyn confirmed President Gerald Ford's threat in the mid-1970s to veto a federal bailout plan for the city "cost him the election."
Today, some things have changed, and others haven't. "In 1975," joked Rohatyn, "Alan Greenspan was Chair of the President's Council of Economic Advisors, Donald Rumsfeld was Secretary of Defense, and Dick Cheney was White House Chief of Staff."
But there are some vital differences. New York's financial institutions today -- Morgan Stanley and Citigroup -- are "multinationals more interested in Argentina's emerging market, than in New York's [stability and potential,]" said Rohatyn.
New York today also boasts strong accounting methods and sound debt standing, with the option of floating bonds in international markets. Rohatyn also has high praise for New York's new mayor, Michael Bloomberg, a man he calls "financially sophisticated" and in tune with real situation of the city's 2003 financial crisis and budget deficit.
Rohatyn, invited by SIPA to give this year's M. Moran Weston II Distinguished Lecture in Urban and Public Policy, currently serves as president of Rohatyn Associates LLC, a firm that provides financial advice to corporations. He was former managing director of the investment banking firm Lazard Freres & Co. and a member of the Board of Governors of the New York Stock Exchange from 1968 to 1972. The Ambassador also served on the Board of Directors of several NYSE listed corporations.
SIPA created the Weston lecture to bring public leaders to the School to discuss important domestic issues -- from expanding home ownership to the changing economic base of cities. The series is named for the late Weston, the University's first African-American Trustee and the founder of the nation's largest black-owned financial institution. Franklin D. Raines, chief executive officer of Fannie Mae, and Andrew Cuomo, former U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, are former speakers. This year, the Rohatyn talk drew more than 100 students. | 3,937 | 2,005 | 0.000502 |
warc | 201704 | J. Mongan, F. Guerra, H. Darling, and G. Shea, Expert Perspectives on the 2005 Biennial Health Insurance Survey Findings, The Commonwealth Fund, April 2006
James Mongan Fernando Guerra Helen Darling Gerald Shea
Many people assume that individuals without health insurance get all the care they need through hospital emergency rooms. That's just not true. People without health insurance frequently do not get basic preventive care such as blood pressure or cholesterol tests or have the ability to treat their chronic health conditions. Having access to a regular source of affordable care is critical to good health since delaying or going without care can have serious consequences.
This study, Gaps in Health Insurance: An All-American Problem, not only raises concerns about the ability of U.S. families to obtain timely medical care, but also about protecting their finances from catastrophic health care costs, and saving for retirement. Leaving millions of Americans without health insurance coverage makes it difficult to achieve a high performance health care system for everyone. This problem affects all of us.
The study also finds that uninsured people with chronic health conditions like diabetes and asthma are much more likely to skip medications for their conditions and to visit emergency rooms or be admitted to the hospital than are those who are insured. This fact alone should set off alarm bells about the ability of the health care system to manage and moderate the catastrophic costs associated with chronic diseases. In addition, the finding that people with unstable coverage are more likely to receive duplicate tests or experience delays in obtaining abnormal results reveals the inefficiency of the nation's fragmented insurance system.
Medical debt and bill burdens also affect many families. Many adults, regardless of insurance coverage and income, are accumulating substantial amounts of medical debt from unpaid medical bills. But the uninsured are the worst affected. Even uninsured adults with higher incomes report medical bill and debt problems at very high rates. Medical debt is another deterrent to seeking needed health care services.
Real solutions that build on group forms of coverage already in place, including employer plans, Medicare, Medicaid, the State Children's Health Insurance Program, and state and federal employee benefits programs, can help to fill insurance gaps with meaningful, affordable coverage that helps link families and providers. The new law here in Massachusetts is one example of how government, employers and individuals can share responsibility for a problem affecting a growing number of people.
As the director of a large metropolitan area public health department and a practicing pediatrician, I witness the impact that the high cost of health care has on families and communities. The new Commonwealth Fund report, Gaps in Health Insurance: An All-American Problem, crystallizes issues that I come across on a daily basis in my practice and in my city.
Every day, I see working families that are struggling to pay for food, housing, clothing, and transportation, and that don't seek care until an illness has progressed to the point where hospitalization, surgery, and expensive medicines are required to treat it. Recently, I saw a four-month-old baby with a six-day-old staph infection—if I had seen her four days earlier it would have cost $150 to treat her, but because of the delay, it cost five times that much.
Chronic illnesses like asthma and diabetes consistently go undiagnosed or untreated because families can't afford the high costs of doctor visits and medicines—I have seen siblings sharing asthma medicines, one child taking them one day and the other the next. This doesn't have to be. We know what medicines work, but that doesn't do any good if people can't afford to come to their refill appointments, refill their prescriptions, and take their medicines.
The uninsured continue to struggle with access to health care. Preventative care, family planning services, mental health care, and dental care are all essential to the complete health of a person, yet we consistently see whole populations going without them.
For example, in San Antonio, we're seeing an increase in the number of women coming in for prenatal care late in their pregnancies. Late access to prenatal care is linked to less than optimal outcomes for a pregnancy, especially if there are such associated conditions as poor dentition and gum disease, which is associated with prematurity or low birth weight. If these women are waiting to come in for prenatal care, you can imagine that they are not necessarily taking care of their teeth—but uninsured people can't even think about dental care.
If we are going to make true progress for the hardworking uninsured families in our communities, we must put a higher priority on the importance of a medical home; begin to value the relationship between health care professionals and their patients; make routine health care affordable for working families; and ensure that essential preventative care is accessible. If we don't commit to these things, the cost to the health and economies of our communities will be more than we can afford.
With health spending increasing by more than 7 percent per year and the cost of family health insurance premiums averaging over $10,000 per year, it is sad but not surprising that a growing number of people in this country do not have health insurance and cannot afford health care.
This new study, Gaps in Health Insurance: An All-American Problem, is a reminder that we have a terrible mess of a health care system. It doesn't work well for most people, but is much worse if you are uninsured.
The problem of "uninsurance" is not new. What is new is the growing number of working individuals earning well over minimum wage who cannot pay for insurance and who go without basic health care. Debt from medical bills is growing, even for people who do have health insurance.
In my opinion, the problem is affordability. Employers want to do their best for their employees by providing health care coverage but as the costs of health care and health insurance doubles every six or seven years—keep in mind that we are already starting at a base that is almost twice the cost of other high standard of living countries—employers are finding themselves increasingly stretched too thin.
No economy can support the current rate of growth in health care costs. Business owners both large and small work hard to offer coverage to their employees but in order for them to remain effective and competitive, health care costs must be brought under control. Until systemic problems driving the high costs of health care in the U.S. are solved, we are unlikely to see improvement and this problem will continue to affect everyone, hurting the low- and moderate-income uninsured the most.
The Commonwealth Fund's latest report on uninsured and underinsured Americans provides shocking evidence of the downward spiral in working families' health coverage.
This report deserves a response from public officials; we hope it gets it.
Those elected officials who wring their hands about the uninsured but do nothing to significantly expand coverage should be shamed by this report.
Those who support coverage expansion should think hard about how much of the financial burden should fall on working families, as the Massachusetts governor and state legislature recently did.
To be affordable to working families, the lion's share of the costs of work-based coverage needs to be borne by employers or government. And both have to combine forces to shoulder the high costs of coverage, to improve efficiency, and rein in health costs.
There is no other way that people of modest income can afford family coverage that runs upwards of $10,000 a year.
Often, the problems of the uninsured and underinsured are attributed to the difficulty small firms have in subsidizing health benefits for their workers. While this is undoubtedly true, given the unsustainable cost of health insurance today, it obscures the coverage problem in large corporations. This report documents the extent to which coverage problems exist in large businesses that reject a shared responsibility approach, where the company provides significant funding for health care and workers contribute as well. In fact, 32 percent of those uninsured at some point in 2005 worked for firms with 100 or more employees, according to the survey.
The Fund's biennial survey is also the leading national study on the medical and financial consequences experienced by families that go without health coverage. Nearly half of uninsured respondents reported that they used up all their savings to pay health bills and 20 percent said they couldn't afford to pay for basic costs like rent, food, or heat because of those bills. Nearly 60 percent of the uninsured with chronic illness reported going without prescribed medications or skipping doses because they couldn't afford their drugs.
These are horrifying statistics that show the extent of the threat that lack of coverage poses for individual Americans and for our country as a whole.
This Commonwealth Fund report is a reality check that every elected official and policymaker needs to understand and come to terms with.
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warc | 201704 | Last spring I asked, “Will safety ever be baked in to social apps?” Well, it’s actually starting to be. Let is a perfect example. A social app (mostly on Apple’s iOS phones) with an overwhelmingly teen-aged user base that launched last March, its L.A.- and Marseilles-based creators seem to have grown a digital community in which teens and young adults, mostly girls, feel safe and help each other thrive.
For example…
Let users don’t just “like” each other’s photos, videos and comments (or in Let’s case, “star” them), they help each other grow their collections of stars – this app’s version of social media social capital. Not everybody, of course, but Let’s creators say this is one of the most common practices on the service, and I’ve experienced it in the app myself. Let prompts them to thank each other when they do that, showing them over and over how courtesy strengthens community and so promoting positive social norms. Let has “angels.” “One day [CEO] Pascal Lorne gathered in one chat room all the users who asked, ‘How can I help?'” writes my ConnectSafely.org co-director Larry Magid at SafeKids.com. Lorne “spent a lot of time with them teaching them nonviolent communication methods” and how to support fellow users and bring attention to interesting posts and kind actions. He told us he spends 2-3 hours a day in the community interacting with users and learning how they use the app. It’s prestigious to be an angel (see this page in Let’s Web site); other users aspire to having angel status, even though angels “don’t have any special powers per se,” a Let spokesperson said. “They do have the respect of the community, an open dialog with Let’s senior leadership, some training in non-violent communication and a deep love of the app and community. They also help get the word out about daily hashtags and activities on the app.”
What fuels all that, it appears, are intention and a whole lot of
attention to what’s going on in the community. News coverage of Let has focused on the stars – both the social currency kind and the young social-media celebrities that have adopted Let to grow their fan bases. But the currency and the celebrity don’t seem to eclipse the community piece. A word Let staff use to describe what social media’s fans look for is “authenticity.” That could be seen as aspirational, but it is a key part of the appeal today’s young celebrities who get their start on YouTube and other social media have for their fans – they’re accessible, “real,” not divas and divos – which is why an app that invests a lot in maintaining a strong sense of community can be a useful base for both celebrities and fans.
As for the feature most often associated with community safety – abuse reporting – that too is done differently at Let. It’s not punitive. Users who are reported are encouraged to change their behavior; they’re not immediately timed out or banned. Even would-be reporters are asked to think before they report. As you can see from the screenshot of the abuse-reporting screen to the right, Let – along the lines of Facebook’s abuse-reporting options for teens – teaches a little social literacy right in the reporting process (note the question: “Everyone can change positively when kindly asked. Have you asked this person to change?”).
Toward a pro-social ecosystem
Let also wants to grow use of pro-social media practices externally – by starting Kung Fu, a consortium for apps and other services that promote the positive in social media. It’s interested in hearing from all like-minded organizations, for profit or nonprofit.
No user-driven community can have perfect safety, I’m sure the people behind Let or any social media service would agree. I’m using Let as an example because it’s an indicator of where we’re going. A community-based approach to community wellbeing is only logical in a user-driven age. Punitive, top-down environments that try to control participants don’t ultimately work because we can’t both empower and disempower people at the same time. If we give them the tools of self-regulation and community improvement, such as digital and social literacy, we can’t represent them as potential victims and offenders and rely on tools of control. Safety, like citizenship, is only logically citizen-sourced. When it is, citizens realize they’re stakeholders in how things go. Social and other literacy training gives them the skills that increase their powers for good, whether or not they choose to use them. But most – like Let’s angels, I suspect – will exercise those powers.
Related links Some related posts of mine: “What does ‘safe’ really look like in a digital age?” (2012); “Why ‘anti-social media companies’ will be obsolete” (2011); “Social Web privacy: A new kind of social contract we’re all signed onto” (2010) “Balancing external with internal Internet safety ‘tools'” This 2010 post mentions findings in Harvard School of Education research that illustrates the impact of years of Internet safety messages portraying youth as potential victims online. This probably sounds like a bit much, but just for fun: When I heard about Let’s angels, I thought of the phrase “the better angels of our nature” and googled it. It was used by President Lincoln (see the last six words of his speech in Bartleby’s), who got it from either Charles Dickens (through one of his aides) or from reading Shakespeare’s Othello (which Lincoln apparently is known to have read). I do believe that communities can foster “Teen Social Network Let Raises $600K” in TechCrunch a couple of months ago “Teen social network Let moves to L.A. after winning over YouTube stars” Larry’s interview with Let CEO Pascal Lorne and Calvin Liu, the CEO of another app that has positivity baked in, Outpour… | 6,225 | 2,944 | 0.000367 |
warc | 201704 | There are some countries in the world where you can be killed for losing your virginity before marriage.
In some parts of Southern Iran, for example, the more conservative sections of society insist on virginal brides; as a consequence, there are many newly-wed women driven to suicide after being publicly "outed" as non-virgins by their husbands on their wedding nights, because they didn't bleed after sex.
Despite the fact that there are many non-sexual ways for a woman to wear away this vaginal corona (as a hymen is more properly referred to), like bike-riding, gymnastics or tampon-use, the belief persists in many cultures that a lack of blood after sex means that a woman is not a virgin. Even if the woman has been sexually active, it may not have been willingly, and some women fear abuse or retribution simply for suffering rape. True double jeopardy.
So what would you do if your life depended on being a virgin?
Since hymen reconstruction surgery is expensive, potentially dangerous, and could be discovered by the woman's family, many women in this situation are now reportedly turning to a vaginal suppository that can help you fake your virginity.
Reporter Mahrokh Gholam Hosseinpour posed as a potential client in a phone call to an Iranian supplier, in an effort to find out more about this "virginity pill".
One pack, costing about £72, contains two pills: one for the night before the wedding, one for the night itself. This is because the suppository works at different speeds for different people, and so the bride-to-be needs to perform a test-run.
The salesman explained:
"It's not really a pill, but a suppository. You insert it two or three centimetres into the cervix of the womb, 30 minutes to one hour before intercourse. The membrane around the suppository absorbs moisture, and, after being heated up by the body's temperature, discharges the plasma."
When Mahrokh asked him whether he thought helping women to lie was ethical, he said, "Look, there are girls who have lost their virginity out of negligence, without having done anything really immoral. Or they have lost it because they simply made a bad choice. Sometimes people call me and pour out their hearts; many of them lost their virginity because they were looking for self-gratification. They have the right to live, too. A couple of times, people have called because they fell down or were engaged in heavy sports and broke their hymen
"You think it's wrong to help women when their lives and safety are threatened? I am completely at peace with myself. I help people to be hopeful about their future. I help them so that they are not tortured and judged, so they can overcome depression and isolation and live a normal life."
The interviewer asks if it wouldn't be better to bring up the next generation to be more understanding, to encourage in them the view that women should have the same sexual liberty as men. Again, the salesman is confident in his response:
"Please ma'am, let it go. While you're changing the culture, a few generations will have been destroyed. Go see the mayhem that surgeons and gynecologists have to deal with to restore hymens. It's a racket and some have made a fortune, charging helpless families enormous amounts of money, who are forced to pay for it under pressure and through borrowing money."
But a woman who invests in the "virginity suppository" runs many risks: perhaps, for example, the man will not try to have sex when the woman expects him to. As Dr. Sima Rezazadeh, a US-based Iranian obstetrician specializing in gynecology, pointed out to Mahrokh, a sexually experienced man is likely to be able to tell the difference – despite the company's claims. Dr. Rezazadeh worries that this product will be "abused by certain people to ruin chastity, honesty, and innocence". Yet her suggestion that women should simply pick a more understanding fiancé is not feasible for women who don't get to make this crucial choice.
Let's not simply attack the pill or buy it, instead let's use the very fact of its existence to argue for a better, more accepting world for the next generation.
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warc | 201704 | If you are going to succeed in your online business, you must take action. Massive action. Consistent action. Action fueled by your burning desire.
But, when you first start an online business, or if you have been struggling to earn money from home, you might sit in front of your computer, really wanting to take action, and having no idea what to do. Not because you don’t have any information on what to do. Much more likely, you have WAY too much information on what to do.
Information overload is the number one reason people don’t take action. You are overwhelmed. You have two hours a night to work on your online business. Yet it will take 200 hours just to get through all of the “how-to” information you have. And another 200 hours to implement it. That is if you have the knowledge and ability to implement it at all.
So, realistically, how can you achieve success when you start an online business? I mean success now. Not twenty years from now.
I can tell you absolutely that the way to earn money from home is NOT to sit at home and spend money. And the opportunities to spend money abound. Part of your work when you start an online business is to subscribe to the internet marketing experts’ lists. And you should do this. You will get a lot of good free information and tips about how to find online business success.
But you will also be flooded with new product offers. All of them have well written sales letters. All of them claim that making money from home is easy. Most of them promise to be the new system that’s going to change it all for you. Most of them guarantee that even a newbie can do it. But, the fact is, with most of them you are not going to earn money online.
Why? Not because the product creators are scam artists. This is rarely true. So if you are trying to take action but still not finding online business success, what’s wrong? What’s wrong with all of those $97 products you’re buying. Maybe you’ve even tried the $397 product, the $997 product, or more. I’ve got them all.
Here’s what I’ve found to be wrong with them. Either the product isn’t what someone just trying to start an online business should be buying. Or, the product doesn’t provide you with a complete system. And, without a complete system in place, it’s near impossible to earn money online unless you have the time and ability to set it all up yourself. Most people have neither.
Part of the problem is that the people who are marketing these products to you aren’t marketing them to you. They are marketing them to their list of thousands of people. And the product may only be the “right” product for a few hundred of those people.
But, the marketer doesn’t know you. Doesn’t know who you are. Doesn’t know what you need. Doesn’t know if you are making money from home or just trying to get started. And, unfortunately, usually they don’t care. They are promoting a product for a friend. Usually one of their fellow expert marketers. Or they are trying to win a JV contest and just want to sell as many of the product as they can.
So what is the answer? Not buy any products? No. Not unless you are looking to take the long road. I’ll reveal the shortcut to online business success next time. | 3,346 | 1,446 | 0.000721 |
warc | 201704 | November 11, 2003
Encouragement for Today
Oil Depleters
Sharon Jaynes
Key Verse:
Jesus replies, “let us go somewhere else – to the nearby villages – so I can preach ere also. That is why I have come.” Mark 1:38
Devotion:
In the previous devotional, I compared the oil of the Holy Spirit in a mother’s life to the oil in the lamp of a lighthouse. Sometimes it is easy for a mom to give so much to others, she ends up running on empty when it comes to her own family.
What are some common oil depleters among mothers? Here are a few: volunteering at school, helping in the community, counseling needy friends, taking care of other people’s children, teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir for all three services, cooking meals for everyone who has a baby in your church, working on the missions committee, chairing the PTA, leading a neighborhood Bible study, being on the decorations committee for the school homecoming, making costumes for all the animals in the school play, being a scout mother; den mother; and room mother; (all at the same time), taking care of aging parents, hosting supper club once a month…… Are you tired yet? I get tired just thinking about it.
These activities are very noble and worthy causes, but we must realize that we can not do it all. Something will suffer. Our oil will run out. When it does, we know who will suffer the most, first ourselves, then our families. We must resist the tendency to be ruled by the tyranny of the urgent. We must learn how to say “no” without guilt.
Jesus provides a good example of how to set priorities and get refueled in Mark 1:35. “And in the
early morning, while it was still dark, He arose and went out and departed to a lonely place, and was praying there.” Jesus kept His oil refilled by meeting with God first thing in the morning and getting alone to pray. It is also when He set His priorities for the day.
Verse 36 goes on to say: “Simon and his companions hunted for Him, and they found Him, and said to Him, ‘Everyone is looking for you.’ And he said to them, ‘Let us go somewhere else to the towns nearby, in order that I may preach there also; for that is what I came out for.”
Jesus had just conducted a healing service the night before, and the people in Capernaum wanted more. Was it a noble cause for Him to return and continue to minister? Yes it was. But Jesus had set His priorities. He came to spread the gospel and that’s what He continued to do. He was not distracted by the tyranny of the urgent, but focused on the will of God. And because He had spent time with God, He had new oil in His lamp and knew exactly where He was to shine.
Spending time with the Lord each day will help keep our priorities in order as well as fuel the light to keep our beacons burning brightly in our homes. We can ask Him to show us with fresh eyes what we should do. When we do, He guides our paths and instructs us in the way we should go (Psalms 32:8). He guides us in daily decisions. “Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it.’” (Isaiah 30:21)
What priority do your children have in your life? Most of us would readily say they are right there at the top. But is that what our calendars say? Where your treasure is (your time) there will your heart be also. The word priority means “to prefer.” Let’s make sure we prefer our children.
When I was a teenager, I used to sing this little chorus that went “Give me oil for my lamp, keep me burning, burning, burning. Give me oil for my lamp I pray. Give me oil for my lamp, keep me burning, burning, burning. Keep me burning ‘til the break of day.” That song has taken on new meaning as I have become a beacon who desires to never let her lamp run dry.
My Prayer for Today:
Dear Lord, help me to be a wise steward of the time you have given me. Give me the wisdom to know when and where to serve and when and where to say no. God, help me to always keep my family as top priority in my life, not just in word, but in deed as well. Amen
Application Steps:
Re-evaluate all your activities and see if there are any oil depleters in your life.
Reflection Points:
Go back and read Mark 1:35-40. Are you surprised that Jesus turned down a ministry opportunity?
How do you think Jesus knew when to say yes and when to say no? John 5:19
What were some oil depleters to the early disciples? Acts 6:1-4
How did they solve the problem?
How do we begin to eliminate oil depleters? James 1:5
Power Verses:
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. (NIV)
Isaiah 50:4-5 “He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. The Sovereign LORD has opened my ears, and I have not been rebellious; I have not drawn back.” (NIV)
Psalms 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. (NIV)
Isaiah 30:21 “Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it.’” (NIV)
Additional Resources:
Wise Words for Moms by Ginger Plowman Who Holds the Key to your Heart by Lysa Terkeurst Being a Great Mom, Raising Great Kids by Sharon Jaynes | 5,384 | 2,583 | 0.000402 |
warc | 201704 | [FOM] Question about theoretical physics Arnold Neumaier Arnold.Neumaier at univie.ac.at Fri Mar 1 06:25:17 EST 2013 On 02/28/2013 01:41 AM, Joe Shipman wrote:
>
> The difference is that I can figure out from textbooks of numerical analysis how to write a program that does specific calculations to desired degrees of accuracy, while textbooks of quantum theory fail to describe the calculations precisely enough that I can do this.
It just takes more effort. Just as high energy physics experiments are
very time-consuming and cannot be checked by most people unless they
work on it full time, so high energy physics predicitions are very
time-consuming and cannot be checked by most people unless they work on
it full time.
We are no longer in a time where a scientist can easily check in detail
what is going on in a discipline. People may work for half a year full
time on figuring out how to calculate a 5th order term for a single
prediction. this is the nature of high precision tests. It is not a
simple task.
> Can you give a reference to the description of the calculation of the prediction of the anomalous magnetic moment of the electron that, in your opinion, does the best job of giving a good programmer what he needs to actually implement the calculation?
I have given in my FAQ detailed references to the relevant publications.
See
Is QED consistent? (from Chapter B5)
http://www.mat.univie.ac.at/~neum/physfaq/physics-faq.html
They give an amount of details considered to be adequate by the physics
community. To repeat the calculations based on these publications should
be possible for every physicist trained in quantum field theory,
prepared to study the background literature, and diligent enough in high
performance programming. But it is a lot of work, and I never tried. It
is highly specialized work, and checked only by highly specialized people.
Related material from my FAQ:
QED and relativistic quantum chemistry (from Chapter B6)
The usefulness of QED (from Chapter B6)
Summing divergent series (from Chapter B5)
> For example, such a description might include:
>
> 1) a method of enumerating the relevant Feynman diagrams of each order, and testing whether they are equivalent
> 2) a method of numerically approximating the relevant integral for each diagram to a prescribed accuracy
> 3) a scheme for managing the summation of the infinite series by specifying, for a desired accuracy in the result, and a given precision in the fine-structure parameter alpha, what degree of diagram to go out to, how many Feynman diagrams of each degree to estimate the integral for, and how far to carry the numerical approximation of each Feynman diagram.
Each of these topics could easily fill a PhD thesis, and each such
thesis would probably do it quite differently. (Point 1 has become a bit
easier through Kreiner's work mentioned earlier in this thread.)
But there is no scheme for reaching a desired accuracy, as lacking a
mathematical definition of QED, it is impossible to give error bounds.
Even in areas where the conceptual basis is clear, error bounds are
often unknown. For example, the Navier-Stokes equations are (unlike QED)
mathematicaslly well-defined, but its rigorous solvability (a
prerequisite for error bounds) under realistic conditions is still
unsolved (another Clay millenium problem).
> The theoretical physicists publish "theoretical" numbers which must be the output of SOME program, but I have not seen any explanations which are precise enough to qualify as specifications for writing such a program. What's the best source you've got?
See the citations from ''Is QED consistent?'' mentioned above.
Arnold Neumaier
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warc | 201704 | No one knows when or if it will happen.
But a lot of leaders along the Front Range want to move coal train traffic to the eastern plains, at least 60 miles east of the mountains, and use the tracks that cut through Colorado's biggest population centers for passenger rail.
"The more we look at this from a planning perspective, the more benefits we see," says Dave Mentor, Colorado Springs' transit planning supervisor.
Two feasibility studies are in the works: one examining passenger rail, the other looking at relocating those coal trains to new tracks. Both are preliminary any project is likely years, if not decades, away but they will help the Colorado Department of Transportation determine whether the idea is worth pursuing further.
CDOT is currently hosting public meetings across the state, including in Colorado Springs, and asking people what they think of relocating coal trains. But there's a good chance you've never heard of these meetings or these plans. City Councilwoman Jan Martin says Colorado Springs leaders have been waiting to see the studies before they make a big hullabaloo, "so we have something to really rally people with."
Problem is, CDOT continues to collect public feedback. So far, it's hearing a lot more from farmers and ranchers on the eastern plains who hate the idea, than it's hearing from Front Range commuters who love the possibilities.
CDOT says they'll take those public comments seriously. And this is important if, for whatever reason, the agency decides against moving the coal trains east, you can kiss the passenger rail idea goodbye.
Sayonara, snarl?
"The only way we'll ever really get passenger rail, through an economic stance, is to use the current rails," Doug Lehnen says.
He should know. In addition to his duties as mayor pro-tem of Castle Rock, Lehnen is vice chair of Rocky Mountain Rail Authority, a governmental body comprised of more than 40 Colorado counties, cities, towns and entities (including Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority), whose sole purpose is to oversee the study of passenger rail along Interstates 25 and 70.
That study is set to be released in mid-2009. It will answer many questions, such as: How fast could a passenger train travel along the old tracks? How many people are likely to ride it? How would it impact traffic congestion and air pollution? And, perhaps most importantly, what's the price tag?
But the planning could be for naught if CDOT doesn't continue to pursue a private-public partnership with the railroads that will get the coal trains most of them headed to Texas utilities the hell out of Dodge.
A 2005 CDOT public benefits-and-cost study noted that the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. and the Union Pacific Railroad Co. would benefit from moving. They'd get brand-new tracks that would avoid mountains and urban centers, allowing for greater speed and efficiency.
Front Range motorists, the study added, would see fewer delays at railroad crossings, improved air quality, less noise and vibration, job creation, urban redevelopment, fewer train-vehicle accidents, reduced risks from terrorists and hazardous spills, and, of course, an opportunity for passenger rail travel.
The study estimated that relocation would cost $1.05 to $1.52 billion in 2004 dollars, but said the benefits outweigh the costs. The railroads have said they'd pay for at least part of the relocation.
CDOT will release a second study, "Rail Relocations for Colorado Communities" (or R2C2), in early 2009. It will attempt to pin down the costs better, determine who should pay for what in a private-public partnership and where the government money will come from (the other big quandary), and outline a strategy to obtain environmental clearances. But it won't say exactly where the new rail will go.
Train game
Meanwhile, sensing the looming shadow of a Trojan horse, the people of the eastern plains have rallied.
Scott Ravenkamp, a farmer with 6,000 acres just outside Hugo, is vice chair of Citizens Against Railroad Relocation, a group organized to oppose moving coal trains east.
Ravenkamp says he sees no benefit to the eastern communities. Instead, he says, the Front Range would be relocating its problems, and adding headaches for the east such as lost land and profits, and decreased property values. Depending on where tracks go, he notes, some families could lose their homes.
"It's going to affect our counties; it's going to affect our school districts; it's going to affect our fire districts," Ravenkamp says. "It's not a win-win-win deal for us."
People like Ravenkamp have crowded meetings in the east, drawing around 80 people to one gathering, about twice as many as the best-attended meetings on the Front Range.
All that citizen action could greatly delay, though probably not derail, projects, says Bob Wilson, spokesman for CDOT.
"You definitely want a buy-in," he says. "It's not something that it doesn't matter what people say."
Colorado Department of Transportation
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warc | 201704 | SANTIAGO, CHILE — President Bush has said he wants to close the prison at Guantánamo Bay, but his administration faces a dilemma: Some Gitmo prisoners already released reportedly have again taken up arms against the United States in Afghanistan and Iraq. Others, such as the 14 "high-value" prisoners recently transferred there from secret CIA prisons, are deemed too dangerous to let go. History offers a solution to this impasse.
The story has been forgotten, but this country once before imprisoned foreigners suspected of subversion in special camps, only to wonder what to do with them afterward. Last time, the targets were 4,000 German civilians taken from 15 Latin American countries during World War II. The US government feared they were involved in Nazi conspiracies, so its agents seized them and interned them in the Texas desert – in violation of international and federal law. Like the prisoners at Guantánamo, they were a diverse group. Some were hardcore Nazi organizers with military experience. But many others resembled the more pathetic of the Guantánamo prisoners: turned in by personal rivals, picked up by mistake, or sold by bounty hunters to American officials who lacked local knowledge and language skills.
Camp commanders expecting to guard hardened Nazi saboteurs found they were holding ordinary farmers, old men, and even whole families. Eighty-one of the prisoners were Jewish refugees, some of whom had survived German concentration camps only to be trapped in a Kafkaesque system that the US government built to avoid the nuisance of the legal process.
Protests from Latin American countries, like the current international outrage over Guantánamo, had an impact. The US government improved camp conditions and began to consider how to unburden itself of the prisoners. Two decisions taken then could be relevant today.
The first decision was to allow the prisoners evidentiary hearings. As a US official involved in the program remarked of the German suspects, "whether they be innocent or guilty of subversive activities inimical to the safety of this hemisphere, it seems to me that they are entitled to have their cases reviewed somehow, somewhere." Prisoners received legal representation, could see the evidence against them, presented affidavits, and could appeal their cases to the federal courts.
The second decision applied to the majority of cases where there was no evidence of subversive activity: These prisoners were allowed to return to Germany, if they so wished, even before the war ended. Some US officials worried that they would soon face these released inmates again on the field of battle. But as Assistant Secretary of State Breckinridge Long remarked, since their numbers were small, "they would not muster a corporal's guard for the army or a great deal of intelligence for the [Nazi] cause."
Similarly, retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey recently observed that although some prisoners from Guantánamo may go to Iraq or Afghanistan to fight US forces, they would merely "join the 120,000-plus fighters we now contend with in those places of combat."
Still, to avoid providing footsoldiers to the enemy during World War II, the US government required all German men of military age who sought repatriation to sign an oath promising not to bear arms for the duration of the conflict. Perhaps surprisingly, Nazi Germany respected the oath. Young men who volunteered for military service upon return were rejected and directed to the postal service or railways, instead.
The Guantánamo prisoners may not answer to a national government that can control their actions under international agreements, but such an oath might be useful nonetheless. "Veterans" of Guantánamo who would like to take up peaceful occupations could invoke their oath to deflect pressures to rejoin the struggle against the US. Host governments, whether in the Middle East or Europe, could use evidence that a returnee had violated the oath as grounds for arrest, without waiting for a terrorist act to occur. And if American forces should capture a Gitmo veteran in battle, they could use the violation of the oath as legitimate grounds for long-term internment.
Conditional release for those who do not appear dangerous, trials for those who do: This approach worked during a world war and can be refined now. It would provide a minimum of justice to those wrongly imprisoned and a viable procedure for the rest. Congress will have to decide how any trials are to be structured, but they should include the basic principles of due process.
After discarding legal procedure for expediency's sake in the early part of World War II, the US government found its way back to legality even while dealing with a terrible enemy. What was good enough for suspected Nazis then should be good enough for suspected terrorists today.
•
Max Paul Friedman is professor of history at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla., and author of "Nazis and Good Neighbors: The United States Campaign against the Germans of Latin America" (Cambridge University Press). | 5,152 | 2,492 | 0.000407 |
warc | 201704 | Q. My mom was just diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. She would like to stay in her home as long as possible. What can I do to help her achieve this goal?
She can continue to live independently during the early stages of the disease by making simple adjustments, taking safety precautions and having the support of others. Here are some suggestions:
Have her get help with daily tasks. Perhaps you or another family member or a close friend can take care of everyday activities like shopping, cooking, bill paying and housekeeping. Get meals or groceries delivered to her home. Hire a cleaning service to vacuum, dust, mop and do laundry. Ask her bank if they provide services to help pay bills and keep track of accounts. Or have bills paid directly from her checking or savings account.
Use memory aides. Labels, lists, notebooks and sticky notes can help her cope with memory loss. Label drawers to help her find things. Keep important numbers by the phone. Post reminders to lock doors or shut windows. Have step-by-step instructions on how to work appliances (such as the computer) or complete routine tasks (such as fixing her hair).
Take safety measures. Make home-safety improvements, such as installing grab bars in the bathroom to minimize falls. Use appliances that have an automatic shut-off feature. Enroll in MedicAlert + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return to help protect her safety in case she cannot find her way home or if she has a medical emergency.
Plan for the future. At some point, it will become too difficult to live independently. Make plans now for her future care so the family can honor her wishes. A good place to start planning is with CareFinder, the Alzheimer’s Association online guide to help individuals and families find the right care options. It is available at http://www.alz.org/carefinder/index.asp.
Be sure she takes her medications as prescribed. Taking her Alzheimer's meds can help minimize symptoms. Consider using a pill box to help her organize medications. Have a family member place pills in the pill box for her. Write down the times to take her medicine on a calendar.
Have a plan to get around. If it is no longer safe for her to drive, there are other ways to get where she needs to go. Family and friends may be able to provide rides. Dial-a-Ride, Access and taxis are available.
Protect her from solicitors and potential fraud. Get her phone number registered on the national do-not-call list by calling (1-888-382-1222). Stop unwanted junk mail by contacting Mail Preference Service, Direct Marketing Association, Post Office Box 643, Carmel N.Y. 10512-0643 to be removed from mailing lists.
Encourage her to stay active. Whether it's gardening, dancing, painting, volunteering, playing sports or card games, she will benefit from the mental and social stimulation.
Have her talk to her friends about her memory loss. They may not know how to be with her after she discloses her diagnosis. Have her put them at ease. Encourage her to talk openly about her memory loss and allow them to ask questions. She will get their support and understanding.
NANCY TURNEY received a bachelor's degree in social work and a certificate in gerontology. If you have a specific question you would like answered in this column, email it to lcnews@valleysun.net or call Turney at the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA, (818) 790-0123, ext. 225. | 3,422 | 1,812 | 0.000556 |
warc | 201704 | That student acting out in the classroom, or who doesn't seem to care about school might be suffering from residual impacts caused by adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs.
That's according to two presenters yesterday, Tuesday, during the Summer Institute for educators underway this week at Sierra Vista Middle School.
The presenters were Amanda Rodriguez and Cathy Kelley, both of whom work for ESD 105 in advocating for at-risk students.
They listed ACE as physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, a mentally ill or suicidal person at home, drug addicted or alcoholic family member, witnessing domestic violence against the mother, loss of a parent or incarceration of a family member.
They presented survey results from UC Berkeley that interviewed 1,000 people.
The survey showed the more ACEs a student experienced at home the more likely they were to be aggressive, have attention deficit disorders, delays in speech and language development.
They said the impacts mean students with more ACEs are more likely to drop out of school. Further, long term impacts can include a higher propensity for heart disease and suicide.
"Abuse triggers processes that shape the brain, such as chemicals, hormones and electrical activity," Kelley said of the connection between traumatic childhood experiences and difficulties in school and in adult life.
It's important to know all of this, they said, because of the high number of students in the Yakima Valley who experience several ACEs during their formative years.
Despite all of these hurdles, Kelley says there are ways for teachers to bring out positives in students affected by adverse experiences.
She noted the "glass half-full or half-empty" analogy. For example, she said an irritable student could be perceived as passionate, or impulsive could be seen as decisive.
What it comes down to, says Kelley, is "trauma informed teaching."
That means perhaps a teacher could take down a few posters and leave some white spaces on classroom walls to reduce distractions for students with attention deficit disorders.
Kelley said teachers can also give students choices for the consequences of their misbehaviors.
She says even simple things like ringing a bell instead of blowing a shrill whistle can help children cope in the classroom.
Students who have experienced several ACEs in their childhood need to feel needed, Kelley adds. That could mean, for example, creating tasks for them to help in the classroom.
"Trauma informed teaching" works, as Rodriguez noted a seventh grader she worked with this past year came to her with several problems.
Rodriguez said teachers told her the student was involved with gangs, graffiti and rebelled at taking medicine for ADHD.
While the student had issues, Rodriguez said he became "one of my best students, he passed all of his classes."
Today that student is also no longer involved with gangs. Rodriguez said one thing that helped is looking beyond the labels that were placed on him.
"Everyone has labels," Rodriguez said. "Kids come with labels, but you can't tell what's on the inside by looking at the outside." | 3,163 | 1,559 | 0.000649 |
warc | 201704 | For the second time, a federal judge has declared unconstitutional a Farmers Branch ordinance banning illegal immigrants from renting in the city.
U.S. District Judge Jane Boyle of Dallas ruled Wednesday that the ordinance was an attempt to enforce U.S. immigration laws - something the judge said only the federal government can do.
The judge also issued a permanent injunction to stop Farmers Branch from enforcing Ordinance 2952.
Mayor Tim O'Hare, the driving force behind the ordinances, said he wants to appeal.
"The American people are tired of judges legislating from the bench," he said. "This decision is not unexpected but welcomed, because it allows us to get closer to this ordinance becoming reality."
But O'Hare said the City Council would have to vote on whether to continue a fight that has cost the city nearly $3.2 million since September 2006. And the city may need to spend an additional $623,000 in legal fees in the year ahead, city finance director Charles Cox said Wednesday.
The council could discuss the issue as early as April 6.
Council member Ben Robinson said he wasn't sure whether he'd vote to appeal, but said he still supports the ordinance.
"Illegal activity of any type should not be ignored or accepted no matter whether in Dallas, Farmers Branch or other cities or states," he said.
The lead attorney for the plaintiffs, Bill Brewer, said his law firm's affiliate firm would continue the fight in any courtroom on behalf of the landlords led by the Villas at Parkside complex.
"We've been involved ... because of the broader implications of how we are all going to live together," Brewer said. "I not only owe that to my clients but I owe it to my children."
About one-quarter of the estimated 30,000 people who live in Farmers Branch were born outside the United States. About 47 percent of the city's population is Hispanic.
In the past four years, the city has proposed a series of ordinances that would make it illegal for landlords to rent to illegal immigrants. A version approved by the council in 2006 was repealed in early 2007 to make way for another ordinance.
That ordinance, No. 2903, was approved by two-thirds of voters in 2007 but later declared unconstitutional by U.S. District Judge Sam Lindsay. The city abandoned an appeal of that ordinance in favor of Ordinance 2952. No. 2952 added all rental units, including houses, to the ban on renting to illegal immigrants.
For and against
Reaction to the decision was swift. Illegal immigration continues to stir passions, pro and con. Earlier this month, the shell of a comprehensive overhaul of the nation's immigration laws was announced by Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.
Kris Kobach, an attorney for the city of Farmers Branch and a professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School, said the judge's ruling was expected.
"We are cautiously optimistically that the Farmers Branch ordinance will be upheld on appeal," Kobach said.
Nina Perales, one of the plaintiffs' lawyers on the case, praised the ruling.
"This is the third ordinance that has fallen," said Perales, of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund in San Antonio. "At some point, Farmers Branch has to realize it is not worth the financial drain or the cost to race relations in the city."
In Washington, D.C., Mike Hethmon, general counsel of the Immigration Reform Law Institute and a lawyer for Farmers Branch, called Boyle's decision "frustrating." He said he also supports an appeal. The law institute is the legal affiliate of the Federation for American Immigration Reform, which favors immigration restrictions.
Pennsylvania case
Many are awaiting a decision in a Hazleton, Pa., case on a renters' ordinance that is similar to the one in Farmers Branch.
Oral arguments were heard in October 2008 before a federal appeals court in Philadelphia.
"It is pretty clear that the way these cases are moving through the appellate courts that this is an issue that ultimately the Supreme Court will have to decide," Hethmon said.
Whether local and state officials can regulate illegal immigration is a persistent concern, Hethmon said.
"It is an enormous issue and one affecting so many areas of modern life," Hethmon said.
In Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell Law School professor Stephen W. Yale-Loehr also said he was watching the Farmers Branch and Hazleton cases closely.
The likelihood of the high court taking up the issue increases with differing lower court decisions, including those made in support of the state of Arizona over its employer sanctions ordinance.
"If there is a conflict between different circuits, then the case could end up in the Supreme Court," Yale-Loehr said.
The rental ordinance is not the only legal fight being waged by Farmers Branch over immigration.
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warc | 201704 | Are you a skater? Are you well – informed of characteristics of a skateboard? These are the most common questions that will be asked when you take a course about skating. Today I will provide you all the things related to the skateboard.
Functions
You know that a skateboard is used to skate. It is very simple to understand this. It is the only vehicle for all the skaters in the world who want to challenge themselves on every road. Therefore, we can say that the skateboard takes the main role in skating. Here, I will focus on analyzing the functions of a skateboard.
To skate
Of course, a skateboard is produced to support skating. As said above, the only vehicle for this sport is the skateboard.
Types of skateboards will allow you to skate on types of terrain and each of them will provoke different satisfaction in each situation. Skating will bring you a lot of dangers. If you are beginners, you will have to learn about the skateboard more.
To overcome obstacles
Unlike biking or motorbike racing that requires your hand control, skating requires the control of your feet on the skateboard. If you know to skate, you will be able to avoid obstacles on the roads. In addition, you will get the great feeling when you overcome the hindrances.
To jump and perform
Jumping and performing will make your impressive in front of all people. With the use of a skateboard, your performance will look more attractive. In the contest, you may become one of the best talented skaters if you can control the skateboard well.
Features
You know that every professional skater knows about the features of their skateboards. Of course, only by learning about the board, can we understand and control it. In this part, I will help you to know about its features.
The board
The board is of the most importance on the grounds that the feet of skaters will be put on this area so that they could stand up and move. Even when skaters have performance on the air, their feet have to be stick to the board.
As usual, a traditional board is made of wood layers. 7 is the maximum in the number of layers for a skateboard. This increases the durability of the board and helps skaters keep their balance during skating.
The board width
The width of the board also takes an important part in keeping safety and balance for the skates. However, the width of different boards will be suited to different performing steps in skating.
It is said that you will perform more easily if the board is wide but you cannot keep balance as well as when you use a more narrow board. Therefore, you need to know how to harmonize these factors in order to keep safety and still performed more professionally.
The wheel
The wheel is the most important in the moving system of the skateboard. When the skaters put one foot on the board and use the other to create pushing force, the wheels will run and bring them far from the first position.
The wheels should have a protective layer so that the dust cannot destroy them. In addition, when the dust erodes the wheels, the friction will be reduced so it will be no longer safe for us to skate. At that time, it is necessary to buy a new pair of wheels.
The board design
The board design means the shape and size of the board. In terms of choosing the most suitable designs, it depends on many factors, particularly our body sizes and our ability.
How to choose
To choose a good and suitable skateboard before practicing, we need to pay attention to the following points.
Out style
Our style is the first factor we have to take into account. You know that each skater will have their distinct characteristics so they will skate in different styles. That is the reason why each of them has a specific skateboard.
If the skaters have special interest in dangerous and risky skating, of course, they will choose the different board from that of those who give their concern to traditional skating or street skating.
Thus, first, we have to determine the style we will focus on and then analyze to gather all the needed characteristics of a skateboard.
The quality
All skaters want to buy a skateboard of high quality but not all of them know how to choose. To know how good a board for skating is, you had better test all the parts as we mentioned in the first part. You will know what width is suitable and which design is appropriate.
The price
The price should be the final factor you consider but it is the first factor to decide what you will buy. We cannot deny that a skateboard is very expensive so if you decide to break up for this kind of sport, you will have to save money and invest in it smartly.
In the present market, many bad manufacturers sell low quality skateboards but the price is still as high as the real ones. If you do not have any knowledge about the board, your choice will become a failure.
I believe that with such information, you will be able to find out a really good one for your style. | 4,973 | 2,154 | 0.000468 |
warc | 201704 | Treatment It is important to remember that no particular treatment is right for all patients, all of the time. In the case of pituitary tumours, drugs such as trilostane can be used to control the size and activity of the adrenal glands. Although adrenal tumours can be treated with the same drugs, the response, and the doses required to achieve that response are more variable. Surgical removal of the adrenal tumour is an alternative but requires specialist surgery and intensive post-operative care.
Trilostane treatment Trilostane is a steroid enzyme synthesis inhibitor. It is short acting and needs to be given once, or sometimes twice, daily. It appears to be effective in many, but not all, dogs with Cushing’s disease. It is safer to handle than mitotane and is also less likely to result in an addisonian crisis.
ACTH stimulation tests will need to be carried out to monitor the patient’s progress. These tests should be performed 4 to 6 hours after trilostane has been administered. Over-dosage with trilostane can cause lethargy, vomiting and diarrhoea and more severe signs on occasions. If these signs occur then the treatment should be stopped until they go away and your vet should be contacted immediately. It is likely that if the drug is restarted then it will be at a lower dose.
Mitotane treatment
Medical management of Cushings disease using o,p'-DDD (Mitotane, Lysodren) was the main treatment for many years for both pituitary and adrenal tumours. However it is a drug that it is more difficult to use than trilostane and if too much is given then it may lead to serious and permanent side effects.
An induction dose is administered once daily with food. Water intake and feeding behaviour must then be closely monitored. Treatment is stopped once the water consumption or appetite starts to decrease. An ACTH test should be performed once these end-points are reached, or before if the dog becomes unwell. Most dogs need 5 to 10 days of induction therapy.
Maintenance therapy is given once weekly and is checked by ACTH stimulation tests initially every month then every 3 months. Over-dosage with mitotane is quite common and manifests as lethargy (+/- vomiting /diarrhoea). If these signs are seen then the mitotane should be stopped temporarily and maintenance doses of steroids (prednisolone) administered. | 2,354 | 1,163 | 0.000866 |
warc | 201704 | Journalists are contracted employees of private companies or freelancers with their own free will to travel to warzones and other places of danger. They all choose to take these assignments for fame, money, or ambition... the American way. The military and government needs to be sized down in the first place, leaving our journalists here to cover domestic stories.
Since news is such an important aspect of our society, we continue to provide protection for journalists. They are able to report facts and their opinions without fear of retribution from the government. This freedom of the press allows journalists and news organizations to provide the public with current information even when it does not portray the government, companies or individuals in a positive light. Journalists need not fear retaliation for the words they write, even when they are critical.
Humanity in general is not safe. I believe journalists are even more at risk. Any writer who airs his opinion publicly is fair game for all the lunatics who may not happen to agree with him. Additionally governmental online censorship and surveillance pose yet another journalistic problem for writers and bloggers.
I give credit to journalists who are out there for finding a way to survive. As print newsrooms cut their staff, many experienced journalists have gone on to keep the beat going online. But it's not enough. In national news, more weight is given to opinion pieces and biased writing that counts as an "article." We need to make a hard distinction between an article and a column. The lines are getting way too blurred. Some of the people that stretch the barrier of journalism too far into opinion hurt the credible journalists, which leads to political leaders discrediting them and giving those leaders room to exclude everyone. The challenge is coming from all the directions. The craft is losing its integrity and the politicians have more room to retaliate. It's a recipe for disaster. | 1,984 | 1,004 | 0.001 |
warc | 201704 | What are things made of ? 'Everything is composed of small mollycules of itself, and they are flying around in concentric circles and arcs and segments', explains Sergeant Fottrell in Flann O'Brien's The Dalkey Archive. Philip Ball shows that the world of the molecule is indeed a dynamic place. Using the chemistry of life as a springboard, he provides a new perspective on modern chemical science as a whole. Living cells are full of molecules in motion, communication, cooperation, and competition. Molecular scientists are now starting to capture the same dynamism in synthetic molecular systems, promising to reinvent chemistry as the central creative science of the new century. | 686 | 427 | 0.002349 |
warc | 201704 | Feel free to play in the face paint this Halloween, but don’t go to sleep until you remove that mask of makeup!
Halloween makeup is also generally heavier and thicker than everyday makeup, designed to adhere (stick) to the face and give a “masquing” effect. From an ingredient and formulation standpoint, Halloween makeup is not designed to be on the skin for a long time, nor is it to help promote healthy skin, as it is high in artificial colors, fragrance, waxes, fats, chemicals and oils.
This can lead to a literal “mask” on your skin, as these ingredients that are designed to withstand sweat by forming an occlusive (suffocating!) coating on the skin. You know what that means: blackheads, congestion (undersurface bumps) and breakouts.
Follow our tips to rip off that mask of makeup and ensure you sleep with super clean skin.
Cleanse twice with Foaming Wash, being sure to cleanse the neck and paying special attention to your chin and around the nose.
Rinse with warm water.
Pat your face dry with a towel.
Follow with All Over Toner to refresh and keep those pores clear.
Be sure to keep skin hydrated – follow with Matte Moisturizer. Don’t forget to apply all the way from the forehead to the neck! | 1,255 | 700 | 0.001482 |
warc | 201704 | SALT LAKE CITY — Over objections that Utah's driver privilege card is an important public safety measure, a Senate committee endorsed a bill to repeal the state law under which they are issued.
The Senate Transportation, Public Utilities and Technology Committee voted 2-1 late Wednesday afternoon to support SB170, sponsored by Sen. Stephen Urquhart, R-St. George.
Utah is one of very few states that offers a driving privilege card, he said.
"I think it makes us a magnet for illegal immigration," he said.
But others argued that driver privilege cards enhance public safety because 70-75 percent of cardholders purchase automobile insurance, said Salt Lake immigration attorney Mark Alvarez.
"It's about public safety, about keeping our roads safe," Alvarez said.
Urquhart expressed surprise that the bill passed out of committtee given the Utah Legislature's general inclination to give immigration-related issues a rest this year.
"I thought it would get caught up in the wave," he said, referring to some legislative leaders statements that they have no appetite to address the issue this session.
"I'm very glad we're going to have a floor hearing on it."
Earlier in the session, a Senate committee tabled another of Urquhart's immigration measures, a bill intended to repeal Utah's guestworker bill passed in the 2011 legislative session. Senate President Michael Waddoups, R-Taylorsville, made the motion to table Urquhart's bill.
But SB170 could face a steeper challenge in the Utah House after Speaker Rebecca Lockhart said the House is done dealing with immigration measures this year. "The bills are dead," the Provo Republican said of House bills during House leaders' daily briefing Tuesday with the news media.
Senate Assistant Majority Whip Sen. Peter Knudson, R-Brigham City, voted for the repeal bill, although he said he would vote against it on the floor.
"I do believe there's enough concern among our fellow senators that we need to have a dialogue. We'll have a good dialogue on the issue," Knudson said.
Ron Mortensen, co-founder of the Utah Coalition on Illegal Immigration, said the state needs to quit issuing driver privilege cards because the state cannot fully ensure that cardholders are not a threat to national security or to public safety. "We don't know who they're giving them to," he said.
Privilege cardholders can legally drive, which Mortensen said could facilitate drug cartels and other criminal activity.
Community activist Tony Yapias said Mortensen's argument regarding drug cartels was "incindiary, inflammatory."
"As if all 40,000 people who have driving privilege cards are part of drug cartels. This is a matter of public safety. The program has worked well, even with all the limitations" of the card, he said.
Some 41,000 people have the state-issued driver privilege card, which must be renewed annually. The card costs $25 but applicants must also pay for fingerprinting and undergo criminal background checks. The card may not be used for any federal purpose, such as boarding an airplane.9 comments on this story
While Alvarez said he believes the cards help to enhance public safety, many undocumented immigrants worry that the state database will be checked to ferret out people who are in the United States illegally.
Alvarez said he does not believe the state's issuance of the card is in no way a magnet for illegal immigrants. "They're here because there are dairy farms, agricultural operations, ski resorts, restaurants and hotels that need their labor," he said.
"For better or for worse, we need these workers. They're here and they're not going away."
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warc | 201704 | some considerations on the newly discovered superconducAnother measurable quantity which could unveil signativity at Tc = 39 in MgB2 [7]. This material has a structure tures of nonadiabaticity is the normal state Pauli suscepsimilar to that of GICs with the boron atoms forming tibility. As pointed out some time ago by Fay and layers of two-dimensional honeycomb lattices. However, Appel [17], the lowest order electron-phonon correction contrary to the GICs, the Fermi level crosses the in-plane to is a vertex diagram, so that the renormalization of -bands leading to a markedly two-dimensional character the Pauli susceptibility is of order P = ph/EF. In the of the electronic properties. Moreover, the charge transfer adiabatic regime, therefore, is expected to be unaffected of the intercalated Mg atoms is such that the -bands are by the electron-phonon interaction. Conversely, when P is no longer negligible, acquires a dependence on and ph slightly doped with holes and the distance of the Fermi level crossing from the top of the band is only about 0.5 eV [20].
which could be detected by suitable experiments. We have This feature, together with the high phonon frequency of calculated the nonadiabatic effects on the Pauli susceptibility the boron atoms (ph up to 0.1 eV) indicates that MgBfor different stages of a perturbation theory in P and the could be in the nonadiabatic regime of the electron-phonon results are shown in Fig. 3 [18]. In the figure, the dashed interaction. An additional interesting point is that MgB2 is lines refer to a simple ladder vertex correction while the solid far away fromhalf-filling and in this case it has been shown lines are the results obtained by including the second order that the vertex corrections are mainly positive leading to nonadiabatic terms for different values of the momentum an amplified pairing even in the absence of strong electron cut-off Qc = qc/2kF. For P 0, both approximation correlations [21]. Further analysis of the relevance of this schemes reduce to the ME results = 0 = 2µBN0, where hypothesis is currently under development.
µB is the Bohr magneton and N0 is the density of states at the Fermi level. The first main result (Fig. 3, a) is that in References the nonadiabatic regime (P = 0) is sensibly reduced with respect to the adiabatic limit 0. Hence, is no longer simply [1] A.B. Migdal. Sov. Phys. JETP 7, 996 (1958).
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Formative Assessment/Evaluation and Summative Performance Rating
1.
Does ESE expect a certain percentage of educator ratings at each performance level?
No. There are no expectations that a certain percentage of educators within a school or district fall into each Summative Rating performance level (Exemplary, Proficient, Needs Improvement and Unsatisfactory). Please note that Proficient is a rigorous yet attainable level of practice, indicating that the educator has met all expectations for a given Standard.
2.
How do you evaluate an educator on Standards not covered by his/her goals?
Educator goals may or may not address practice across all four Standards. When evaluating an educator's practice related to a Standard not addressed by the educator's goals, the evaluator may use observational evidence, artifacts of practice specific to that Standard, and/or relevant measures of student learning, growth and achievement. Rubrics provide an organizing framework for evaluators when analyzing evidence related to Standards. Educators and evaluators should think strategically about evidence collection, keeping in mind that one piece of evidence often reflects practice associated with multiple Standards and Indicators. For more information about evidence, please see Module 5: Gathering Evidence
, Teacher Workshop 4: Gathering Evidence
, and the Evidence Collection Toolkit
.
3.
What is the difference between a Formative Assessment and a Formative Evaluation?
For educators on plans that are one year or less in duration, the Formative Assessment
takes place mid-way through the cycle (typically January or February for a one-year plan). Evaluators may give ratings on goals and/or practice related to the Standards; ratings are not required. For educators on 2-year self-directed growth plans, a Formative Evaluation
takes place at the end of year 1 (usually May or June). ESE requires districts to report ratings on each of the four Standards as well as an overall performance rating. Formative Evaluation ratings default to the prior Summative Evaluation Rating unless there is significant evidence suggesting a change (603 CMR 35.06(5)(b)
).
4.
How are student learning, growth, and achievement incorporated into the Summative Performance Rating?
Evidence of student learning, growth, and achievement plays a significant factor in the Summative Performance Rating in two ways. First, multiple measures of student learning, growth, and achievement are a required source of evidence. An evaluator will review outcomes from student measures that an educator has collected to make judgments about the effectiveness of the educator's practice related to one or more of the four Standards. Such evidence may be from classroom assessments, projects, portfolios, and district or state assessments. Second, evaluators must consider progress toward attainment of the educator's student learning goal when determining the Summative Performance Rating.
For more information on determining Summative Performance Ratings, read the Performance Rating Guidance
and associated practice worksheets
.
5.
Does the Summative Performance Rating inform the Student Impact Rating?
No. The Massachusetts educator evaluation system is designed to allow educators and evaluators to focus on the critical intersection of educator practice and educator impact. Its two independent but linked ratings create a more complete picture of educator performance.
The Summative Performance Rating assesses an educator's practice against four statewide Standards of Effective Teaching or Administrator Leadership Practice, as well as an educator's progress toward attainment of his/her professional practice and student learning goals. This rating is the final step of the 5-step evaluation cycle.
The Student Impact Rating is a determination of an educator's impact on student learning, informed by patterns and trends in student learning, growth, and/or achievement based on results from statewide growth measures, where available, and district-determined measures (DDMs).
Taken together, these two ratings will help educators reflect not only on their professional practice, but also the impact they are having on their students' learning. The Summative Performance Rating determines the type of educator plan an educator is placed on and the Student Impact Rating determines the length of that plan for educators who receive a Summative Performance Rating of Exemplary or Proficient. A visual, video-based tutorial on the two ratings and their relationship to Educator Plans is available online. | 4,610 | 1,883 | 0.000535 |
warc | 201704 | On Friday, December 27, 2013, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will publish final rules that extend through December 31, 2021 the existing Stark Law Exception (42 CFR 411.357(w)) and Anti-Kickback Statute Safe Harbor (42 CFR 1001.952(y)) applicable to the donation of electronic health records (EHR) items and services. December 31, 2021 is the last year of the Medicaid Meaningful Use incentive payments.
In the Final Rule, CMS and OIG also:
Update the provisions under which EHR software is deemed interoperable; Remove the requirement relating to e-prescribing from the Exception and Safe Harbor; Limit the scope of protected donors to exclude laboratory companies; and Clarify the condition that prohibits a donor from limiting or restricting the use, compatibility or interoperability of donated EMR items and services.
Interoperability
The final rules require the donated EHR technology to be “interoperable” as of the date it is donated. Such technology will be deemed to be interoperable if it has been certified by a certification body authorized by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) to an edition of the EHR certification criteria identified in the then-applicable 45 CFR part 170 (i.e., the HITECH Act’s definition of “Certified EHR”). This will require donated software to be “as interoperable as feasible given the prevailing state of technology at the time they are provided to the recipient.” For example, in 2013, the HITECH Act’s definition of “Certified EHR” permits certification pursuant to either the 2011 or 2014 editions of the EHR certification requirements; in 2014, the HITECH Act requires certification pursuant to the 2014 edition only.
E-prescribing
CMS and OIG have concluded that there are sufficient alternative policies driving the adoption of electronic prescribing such that it need not be included in the Exception and Safe Harbor. Thus, under the final rules, an EHR is no longer required to have electronic prescribing capability in order to be subsidized.
Permissible Donors
In the proposed rules, CMS and OIG identified concerns of potentially abusive practices stemming from the donation of EHR software that seemed to provide for the interoperable exchange of information, but instead led to data and referral “lock-in” between the donor and the referral source. OIG and CMS specifically referred to EHR items and services donated by ancillary service providers and suppliers, i.e., those do not have a direct primary patient care relationship, as subject to this concern. In the proposed rules, CMS and OIG sought comments on whether to limit the list of permissible donors of EHR items and services to hospitals, group practices, Prescription Drug Plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage organizations – or others with front-line patient care responsibilities. In light of the comments received, in the final rules, CMS and OIG specifically exclude laboratories from the list of permissible donors. Otherwise, the universe of protected donors remains the same.
Restrictions
In the proposed rules, CMS and OIG also requested comments on “new and modified conditions” that would prevent EHR donations from becoming a method for locking-in referrals (generally, to the donor), and instead encourage the free exchange of data. CMS and OIG do not adopt any such additional conditions in the final rules, but clarify that neither a donor “nor any person on the donor’s behalf may take any action to limit or restrict the use, compatibility or interoperability of the donated items or services with other electronic prescribing or other EHR systems, including but not limited to health information technology applications, products or services.” This expanded language is meant to clarify that neither donors nor recipients may limit interoperability and that donated EHRs must be interoperable both with other EHRs and with health information exchanges and other forms of technology. | 4,180 | 1,829 | 0.00056 |
warc | 201704 | Texas A&M at Galveston hopes a new personal assistant app will help students manage their time more effectively, engage more fully with the campus community—and stay in school.
Many freshmen find the freedom—and responsibilities—of college overwhelming. Loosed from tightly scheduled lives overseen by hovering parents, they lack the ability to manage their own time and can struggle as a result. Nationwide, about a third of college freshmen drop out every year.
Texas A&M at Galveston is hoping that a new mobile app will help address the problem by serving as a personal smart assistant for its students.
“Our main focus is getting students better at time management and balancing everything that they have going on in their lives,” said Joe Hoff, associate director for recreational sports and the project lead. “We’re not immune to the general climate within higher ed. We struggle with retention just like every other campus.”
Known simply as TAMUG (Texas A&M University Galveston), the app is powered by Oohlala, a Montreal-based company whose tool has been adopted by 150 colleges in five countries.
While it’s too early to tell whether the app has had any impact on Galveston’s retention rate, its popularity among students gives rise to hope. Four months after its launch last fall, about half of the school’s 2,300 students had downloaded the app, which uses a tile-based navigation system to give students access to everything from their course schedules to campus events, student clubs, maps, and even discounts at local restaurants.
The app replaces a paper planner given to all incoming students each fall that included a calendar of events. “By the time the planner was published, dates would inevitably have changed,” said Hoff. “As a concept, too, the paper planner was getting a little out of date.”
The new app, which works on both Android and iOS devices, now tells students about scheduling conflicts, can wake them in time for class, and even guide new students there via GPS. “Students put their classes in first and then start looking at the different activities they want to pursue,” said Hoff. “The app might say, ‘Hey, you can’t do that—it overlaps with a class or some other appointment.'” | 2,337 | 1,195 | 0.000882 |
warc | 201704 | He’s reinforcing his vision for our country — the reason he was elected twice — and calling on Republicans to get to work.
It’s unusual for the White House to start promoting a series of speeches days before they begin. But there’s a good reason they’re doing it now. They want to make sure people are paying attention. I feel the same way.
Here’s what Dan Pfeiffer, Senior Advisor to the President, had to say in an announcement on Sunday:
Eight years ago, not long after he was elected to the United States Senate, President Obama went to Knox College in his home state of Illinois where he laid out his economic vision for the country.
It’s a vision that says America is strongest when everybody’s got a shot at opportunity — not when our economy is winner-take-all, but when we’re all in this together.
Revisiting that speech, it’s clear that it sowed the seeds of a consistent vision for the middle class he’s followed ever since. It’s a vision he carried through his first campaign in 2008, it’s a vision he carried through speeches like the one he gave at Georgetown University shortly after taking office that imagined a new foundation for our economy, and one in Osawatomie, Kansas on economic inequality in 2011 — and it’s a vision he carried through his last campaign in 2012.
The Osawatomie speech was especially meaningful to me, because it reminded me of my father. He was part of the Greatest Generation, serving our country in World War II after a childhood of abject poverty during the Depression. My father worked harder than just about anyone I’ve ever known and he succeeded. Because he lived at a time when that was something anyone could do.
You can read the blog post I wrote right after the Osawatomie speech, but here’s why what the President said resonated with me so much:
The President spoke about the dream of America, which has always been that people who work hard and play by the rules can achieve anything they set their minds to. My father, Alvie L. Smith, embodied that vision. He went from selling boiled peanuts on street corners in Savannah as a boy to leading the global communications program for General Motors. In between, he worked hard and studied hard and applied every ounce of his energy to making something of himself — both as a source of pride and to take care of his family.
This is what President Obama wants to see our country be again. A place where every man and woman has the opportunity to achieve greatness if they work hard. A country where everyone does their fair share, gets a fair shake and plays fair. Where even an orphan left to fend for himself and his three brothers on the streets of Savannah can grow up to become a leader in his field, like my father did.
I still believe, as I did then — and as President Obama always has — that we have the potential to rebuild our country’s middle class so everyone can have the opportunity to share in the American Dream if they work hard enough. My father had a little bit of help, mostly from the GI Bill and the kindness of a tugboat captain on the Savannah river who wanted to help a deserving young man. Think about that: How much money do you think a tugboat captain made? Yet he and his wife wanted to share what they had with someone less fortunate, and my father’s diligence did them proud.
I don’t know what the President is going to say in his upcoming speeches, but it’s clear he’s holding fast to his vision. The argument that his ideas haven’t worked is invalid because the Republicans haven’t given those ideas a chance. They are clinging to their “values” of prioritizing corporate interests and conservative ideology over efforts to continue our country’s recovery. They’re fighting old battles by trying to repeal Obamacare and limit the rights of women and minorities out of pure stubbornness. Most of them consistently put politics over people, austerity over job creation — to the detriment of everyone in this country who doesn’t earn the kind of salary they do.
Most of the Republican party would rather see our country fail than see President Obama succeed. That’s not patriotism. That’s tantamount to treason.
Republicans can mock the President for “pivoting to jobs” again all they want — and they are. But it just goes to show how little regard they have for him or middle-class Americans. I, for one, am grateful President Obama and the Democrats care about creating jobs and continuing to rebuilding our economy.
My father died before President Obama was elected the first time, and since he was largely an Independent I’m not positive how he would have voted. But I’m quite sure my father would have voted for President Obama in 2012. Because he knew good policies when he saw them. My father was living proof that the American Dream was once possible for everyone, and he would have applauded President Obama’s efforts to make sure it always is.
The President will deliver the first of his speeches on Wednesday. You can watch live or find a video and transcript at whitehouse.gov. The Administration is also urging Americans to watch the speech at Knox College where President Obama first outlined his economic vision. You can learn more and watch it here. [Photos by Anne C. Savage] | 5,455 | 2,505 | 0.000417 |
warc | 201704 | The
7th International Rice Genetics Symposium (RG7) will be held from 5 to 8 November 2013 at Dusit Thani Hotel in Manila, Philippines. Organized by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the event is one of the world’s largest and most important rice research symposium. It provides an excellent learning and networking platform for rice researchers, experts and representatives from the public and private sectors to come together to share their expertise on issues of rice production.
The four-day symposium will feature top researchers, opinion leaders presenting in keynote lectures, paper presentation sessions, workshops, as well as an exhibition showcasing the latest technologies in the industry.
IRRI’s goals are to:
Reduce poverty through improved and diversified rice-based systems. Ensure that rice production is sustainable and stable, has minimal negative environmental impact, and can cope with climate change. Improve the nutrition and health of poor rice consumers and rice farmers. Provide equitable access to information and knowledge on rice and help develop the next generation of rice scientists. Provide rice scientists and producers with the genetic information and material they need to develop improved technologies and enhance rice production. Sponsor/exhibitor contact
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warc | 201704 | Lasse Karlsen, Technical Director of the Norwegian Maritime Authority visited China this week to exchange views with Chinese experts on the use of LNG as shipping fuel. Norway is currently the world leader in this sector, with 29
LNG fuelled ships in operation. This is currently the whole world fleet of LNG fuelled ships. Mr. Karlsen was invited by the Beijing Energy Club and the LNG China 2012 conference to talk about the Norwegian experiences.
At the Beijing Energy Club meeting on June 27th, Mr. Karlsen, together with representatives from DNV, the Norwegian Classification Society, met with Chinese officials and experts from business and academia. They discussed the Norwegian experiences and the potential for expanded use of LNG as a shipping fuel in China. The meeting identified considerable potential for balancing the Chinese energy demand through the use of LNG powered ships in Chinese domestic transport. In addition, the participants agreed that there areglobal business opportunities for Chinese shipbuilders as stricter IMO regulations on emissions in Northern Europe and North America take effect from 2016. The Norwegian experience illustrates that LNG as a shipping fuel is both economically and technically viable. Likewise that safety concerns can be met through appropriate regulation. There was general agreement that further exchange of information and cooperation in the development of national and international regulations through the IMO and ISO should be encouraged.
At the LNG China 2012 China International LNG Conference on June 28th, Mr. Karlsen presented the Norwegian experience with LNG as shipping fuel to a wider audience under the session on LNG Fueled Transportation.
Norway has been a world leader in LNG technology for shipping since the development of Moss Rosenberg spherical tanks in the 1960’s and 70’s. Due to the abundance of natural gas in Norway and strict environmental standards, Norway has taken the lead in utilizing LNG as shipping fuel. All the world’s 29 LNG fuelled ships are operating in Norway, and 11 new are under construction for Norwegian and other ship owners. DNV has been instrumental in developing safe technologies and standards for LNG as a shipping fuel. The increasing supply of LNG internationally, as well as environmental concerns, is contributing to increased focus on the potential for LNG to displace and compliment heavy fuel oil and diesel in maritime transportation. | 2,473 | 1,146 | 0.00088 |
warc | 201704 | Other-regarding preferences refer to preferences over another individual's material payoffs, in addition to one's own. Such preferences incorporate notions of fair divisions. Below we present three categories of other-regarding preferences and introduce the literature definitions of their particular types.
Distributive
- Bolton [1991], Bolton and Ockenfels [2000], Fehr and Schmidt [1999]
Reciprocal
- Fehr, Kirchsteiger, and Riedl [1993], Berg, Dickhaut, and McCabe [1995]
Both Distributive and Reciprocal
- Bolton and Ockenfels [2000], Charness and Rabin [2002], Cox and Friedman [2002], Dufwenberg and Kirchsteiger [2004], Falk and Fischbacher [1999]
Formal Example:
Consider the case of two agents and let y j and y k denote the money payoffs of agents j and k. If agent k's preferences can be represented by a utility function, then agent k has other-regarding preferences for the income of agent j if his utility function, u k(y k , y j) is not a constant function of y j. Such preferences can be altruistic or inequality-averse. The preferences are altruistic if the utility function, u k is globally increasing in both arguments [Cox, Sadiraj, Sadiraj, 2001]. The preferences are inequality-averse if u k is increasing in y k, decreasing in max(0, y j - y k), and possibly also decreasing in max(0, y k-y j) [Fehr and Schmidt, 1999].
Fehr and Schmidt Model of Inequity Aversion [1999]
An individual is inequity averse if she dislikes inequitable outcomes. The fairness judgements are based on a neutral reference point given by social comparison processes. The model assumes that in addition to pure selfish players, there exist players who dislike inequitable outcomes who suffer more from the disadvantageous inequity than from the advantageous one.
Consider a two-player case. The utility function of player i is given by:
U k(y k, y j) = y k - k max {y k - y j, 0} - k max {y k - y j, 0}, kj
where y denotes the vector of respective monetary payoffs and k k and 0 k<1. The second term in k's utility function measures the degree of utility loss from disadvantageous inequality and the third term the utility loss from advantageous inequality. k0 rules out the existence of players who like to be better off than others. To interpret the restriction on model parameters that k<1, suppose player k has a higher monetary payoff than player j. If k = 0.5, then player k is just indifferent between keeping $1 for himself and giving this $1 to player j. If k=1, then player k is willing to destroy this $1 to reduce his higher payoff relative to player j what seems implausible.
If there are n > 2 players, player k compares herself with all other n-1 players. In such case the second and third terms of k's utility function are normalized by dividing by n-1. This way the relative impact of inequality aversion of player k's total payoff is independent of the number of players. The model also assumes that the disutility from inequality is self-centered, i.e. player k compares herself with each of the other players but does not care about the inequalities between the pairs of her opponents.
Read about
Berg, Dickhaut, and McCabe [1995] study here.
Fehr, Kirchsteiger, and Riedl [1993]
Cox and Friedman [2002]
Dufwenberg and Kirchsteiger [2004] | 3,278 | 1,455 | 0.000692 |
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What is the reason our hair goes gray or even worse it goes white? Some of us will experience this at a certain age. A very few remain with the natural color of their hair, mostly the black haired ones.
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Some of these sleeping myths you may find evident, others you may not. With this list I will improve your knowledge on sleeping myths so you can improve your sleep.
Myth 1: The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need.
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Making sure that you have a mattress that suits you and your sleeping patterns could not be more important.
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Insomnia is a very important problem because one-third of the population has symptoms of insomnia. There are three different types of insomnia. These are transient, acute, or chronic insomnia. Transient insomnia lasts only a few nights to a few weeks. This is often the result of jet lag, medication side effects, caffeine, transient stress. Acute insomnia lasts over a period no longer than six months, no shorter than 3 weeks. Chronic insomnia occurs nearly every night for a period of a month or longer.
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Just just there have been many health studies and lots of news regarding the incredible benefits of antioxidants. This news makes fantastic headlines, but most people dont even know what antioxidants are and how they can help us. Other questions in regards to these substances are how do we know if we are nourishing our bodies with enough of these nutrients, are there other types of antioxidants, and what do these antioxidants do to protect us from the constant attack of free radicals?
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With any surgical procedure it is important to weigh the pros and cons before deciding if the surgery is right for you. Gastric bypass surgery is a surgery that can change your life, and will result in lifestyle changes that must be maintained for the rest of your life for the gastric bypass surgery to actually be considered a success. One positive aspect of the surgery is that many insurance plans cover 100% of the cost associated with the gastric bypass.
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Even though Lyme illness is not rare, there are certain long-term damage effects that should be prevented. These include neurological damage, heart problems, skin irritabilities, swelling, arthritis and joint pain. Lyme ailment is a lot of accepted a part of individuals who’re in common acquaintance with or conceivably accept any alternation with animals.
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Life is full of frustrations. From the minor irritations of losing something to the major problem of continued failure towards a desired goal. Since many of the things we truly want require a degree of frustration, being able to manage frustration is required in order to allow us to remain happy and positive even in trying circumstances.
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Computer posture is important, is a key to health. You will probably spend many hours sitting at your PC and how you do this will have implications on your health as well as your productivity.
Good posture is a combination of a lifelong habit, a healthy body, and awareness. It is possible to fix bad posture, but it is a lot easier to start with good posture in the first place. Start a new workday by following these simple suggestions for healthy computing: 1.Customize your chair. A good posture positions starts from the seated … Health »
Ask a hundred people whether cosmetic surgery is for medical or aesthetic purposes and most of them will answer the latter. There is some truth to this claim, as cosmetic surgery is primarily designed to take years away from a person’s face and body. The commercialization of cosmetic surgery by celebrities and other public figures has given the field a reputation that sometimes leaves out its medical purpose.
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Brings blood to the capillaries, therefore increasing circulation throughout the body.
Cleans the circulatory system.
Reduces blood pressure on internal organs.
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Bad celebrity plastic surgery consistently gets blizzards of media coverage. However, these margins are not limited to celebrities. Cosmetic procedures can be wonderful, amazing transformations sometimes produce apparently, the feeling of self-esteem and self confidence. It appears that the media barrage is that plastic surgery gone bad has no respect for who you are. If you intend to elective plastic surgery are what you can do to avoid the exact opposite of a wonderful result?
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Could napping at work actually increase productivity?
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Men and women happen to be using tattoos as a type of expression from the centuries. Earlier tattoos were believed to be a lifetime mark and also people who regretted having them had no alternative but to reside with them. But now a days, technological advancements have made acquiring rid of an unwanted tattoo really straightforward by signifies of laser tattoo removal. It’s the most effective and most sought-after technique of tattoo removal as of late.
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Before an open back surgery, it is important that the required impact on your life through rehabilitation, must return to your normal daily activities and to understand. There are a variety of procedures to be performed to back with you is affected depends on the conditions of the spine can help.
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Nobody is perfect but who does not try their level best to be? Looks and beauty have gained vital importance in todays world. Everyone wants to see something they admire when they look into a mirror. Not all of us can afford to make changes though can we?
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Are you confused with all available information about plastic surgery? Conflicting reports in the news media and you leave wondering whether or not a cosmetic procedure is right for you. Dispelling myths is the only way, the truth about this important issue to get.
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Panic attacks and anxiety are appalling to have to deal with. Many people want to remedy them and continue income their lives. Some people turn to traditional medicines for a treatment for anxiety, but many more people are turning to the holistic approaches for relief. Doctors prescribe medications that can be very expensive. If you don’t have a large budget, or want to save money you may want to try the natural way first.
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There is no clear response or record as to who is really accountable for the creation of cosmetic plastic surgery; however, plastic surgery was already utilized in India since 500 BC and proof has been found of it in the Byzantine age, plastic surgery procedures were also performed by the Romans and early Egyptians, it was in the year 1400s that plastic surgery emerged in European countries, western medical professionals mastered cosmetic surgery processes from India, and lots of syphilis-infected sufferers and soldiers from World Wars I and II benefitted …
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Even though Lyme illness is not rare, there are certain long-term damage effects that should be prevented. These include neurological damage, heart problems, skin irritabilities, swelling, arthritis and joint pain. Lyme ailment is a lot of accepted a part of individuals who’re in common acquaintance with or conceivably accept any alternation with animals.
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Clean, lustrous , shiny hair can be yours. All you need to do is establish a suitable everyday regimen which involves using a clarifying shampoo, applying conditioner, combining in essential oil and styling the hair as usual. Have you always dreamt of obtaining healthy, shiny, lively hair that will turn heads?
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Although there is no actual cure for the various forms of Diabetes that people now suffer from. Today there are both conventional and alternative diabetes control natural treatments that people can use. Although conventional treatments are effective, in this article, we are looking at some of the natural treatments, which are considered to be effective in helping to control diabetes. Certainly, there are many advantages to be had from using natural treatments and the main one is that they do not cause side effects.
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Among the oil solutions which deliver wonderful advantages for hair are jojoba oil, olive oil, coconut oil, and argan oil. Many individuals are getting argan oil for hair care which should not be a surprise due to the many advantages it has to provide. Besides argan oil there are many organic oil products that are perfect for strengthening the health and appearance of the hair.
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Phobia: an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation.
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Cosmetic surgery: it is the latest trend in overcoming self-esteem issues that stem from wrinkles, weight gain, skin disorders or breast size. Celebrities are doing it. Your friends are doing it. But should you consider cosmetic surgery? Before taking the plunge, it is important to consider the reasons for wanting to have cosmetic surgery done.
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Lyme disease is the silent epidemic of the 21 Century. How AIDS in the 80s, while our understanding of HIV was in its infancy, the disease is forgotten, ignored, feared, and it lacks a consistent protocol by the CDC. Today, most doctors agree that Lyme disease caused by a tick and is widely used in some regions of the country. If a person does not meet the criteria specific to the type bull’s eye rash or living in areas of known infection is not always considered as the possible cause …
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Sugar is without question one of the most dangerous substances on the food market today. The health dangers which ingesting sugar on a habitual basis creates are certain. Simple sugars have been observed to aggravate asthma, move mood swings, provoke personality changes, muster mental illness, nourish nervous disorders, deliver diabetes, hurry heart disease, grow gallstones, hasten hypertension, and add arthritis.
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There are many healthy foods that never see the inside of a shopping cart or in your fridge. Some you’ve never heard of, and others you’ve simply forgotten about. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best of the bunch. Make a place for them on your kitchen and you’ll instantly upgrade your health with no a prescription.
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There are a many reasons to drink lots of water every day. Water takes part in every function in our body. It is the transporter of nutrients necessary for body functions. It works in digestion, absorption, circulation and excretion. Water maintains our normal body temperature. Water improves the look of our hair, skin, eyes and muscle tone. We must replace the water that we lose through daily sweating and elimination.
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The eye is not only an irreplaceable part of the human body, but also one of highest importance to life. To maintain a good vision for as long as possible it is essential to take good care of eyes each day.
Presented here are a series of eye exercises and eye care tips that promote relaxation of the eye, or strengthens and conditions them. Somebody say that vision is “90% mental and 10% physical”. Doing these exercises can give relief for tired eyes.
General exercises:
Palming. To rest and relax your eyes, sit …
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An effective treatment for snoring and sleep apneea.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (or O.S.A. for short) is about as bad as it gets. People may joke about it, but O.S.A. is certainly no laughing matter because it can kill you. And according to the Mayo Clinic, up to 1 in 4 Americans suffer from this deadly health concern. Now this is a really worrying statistic to say the least.
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The Online Breast Enlargement Simulator Sites are very helpful online application that will let you modify photos to suggest plastic surgery results on anyone’s face and body. Breast implant and enlargement size and shapes is one of the most vital decisions a patient considering breast augmentation can make.
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Each person snores occasionally but it is a problem if you are disturbing yourself, your sleep partner or your neighbors. Snoring stops sleep patterns which can cause to sleep deficit. The effects of sleep deficit can include low energy, foggy thinking and daytime sleepiness. The absence of oxygen flowing to the brain that occurs when someone snores can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke.
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A power nap is a short nap, normally between 10 and 30 minutes long, taken in the middle of the day in order to reinvigorate and refresh you for the next part of the day. Power naps are not similar to normal sleep, so you will not be groggy after taking one. While you might have “dreams”, power naps are more similar to meditation, where thoughts are allowed to move from the sub-conscious mind to the conscious mind and back again without you concentrating on them.
How to Power Nap Effectively:
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The risk of a fatal heatwave in the UK within ten years is high, but overall global warming may mean fewer deaths due to temperature, a report says.
A seriously hot summer between now and 2017 could claim more than 6,000 lives, the Department of Health report warns.
But it also stresses that milder winters mean deaths during this time of year – which far outstrip heat-related mortality – will continue to decline. The report is to help health services prepare for climate change effects. A panel of scientific experts commissioned by the Department …
Sunday is the hardest night of the week to get a good, undisturbed sleep, research suggests.
The study of 3,500 adults, commissioned by the hotel chain Travelodge, found nearly 60% of workers have their worst night’s sleep on a Sunday
More than a quarter of those surveyed admitted to calling in sick on Monday after having a dreadful night’s sleep.
The survey also found as many as 80% of people slept soundest on a Friday night, at the end of the working week.
Disrupted sleep has been blamed for a lack of concentration at … Health, Psychology »
A person with more brainpower has the more chances of success in every competitive field. Your brain is similar to a muscle. Psychologists say that you can grow your mental faculties as much you want. Here are a few tip to improve brain use and overclock your brain:
1. Physical exercise. Physical exercise strengthens your brain. Exercise benefits your brain cells. The blood vessels inside your brain dilate and increase blood flow when you engage in regular exercise. Exercise helps to elimin toxins and allows oxygen and other nutrients to flow …
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Do not drink alcohol and coffee. Avoid eating eggs and carbohydrates. Take vitamins.We have heard these nutritional advice for years – but are they accurate?
1. All Fats are bad for your health It is a long-held nutrition myth that all fats are bad. The fact is we all need fat. Fats aid nutrient absorption and nerve transmission, and they help to maintain cell membrane integrity. However, when consumed in excessive amounts, fats contribute to weight gain, heart disease and certain types of cancers.
2. Drink eight glasses of … Health, Psychology »
They are myths – falsehoods that are generally believed. Some myths are based on a modicum of accuracy; others originate from misinterpretations or from a demand for a good stable morsel. However, they go to be, they disguise themselves as truths and are passed along without doubt.
Myths about the mind have been particularly hard to debunk since the mind is not amply understood. However, over the previous few decades, scientists have learned much than enough to disgrace a few important mind myths:
Brain Myth #1: We only use 10 percent of …
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Honey Treats Coughs Better Than Drugs
There may be hope for parents looking for alternatives to drug-laden cough syrup to calm their children’s coughs — and help might be as close as that golden nectar in the kitchen. Honey can soothe throats and calm coughs, according to a new study.
The study, published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, found that children who received a small dose of buckwheat honey before bedtime slept better and coughed less than those who received either a common over-the-counter cough suppressant or …
Laughter activates the chemistry of the will to live and increases our capacity to fight disease. Laughing relaxes the body and reduces problems associated with high blood pressure, strokes, arthritis, and ulcers. Some research suggests that laughter may also reduce the risk of heart disease. Historically, research has shown that distressing emotions (depression, anger, anxiety, and stress) are all related to heart disease. A study done at the University of Maryland Medical Center suggests that a good sense of humor and the ability to laugh at stressful situations helps mitigate …
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A traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner can have more than 2,000 calories ( on average). We often put our focus on what not to eat, but there are still many nutritional goodies in our traditional dinner that we should not ignore.
Here are just ten healthy holiday foods that you can set your sights on when the buffet table demands your attention:
Roasted and fresh vegetables. Grazing on fresh vegetables is a great way to load …
They’re sometimes subtle , body language signs, but to the initiated man, these changes in physiology are signs of what she’s thinking and feeling.
Pupils
If she’s feeling stimulated by you (not just sexually), her pupils will dilate. that’s because her body is programmed to want to see more of whatever’s exciting her, so her brain tells her irises to let in more light. Bonus: As the inkiness spreads, she’ll start looking better to you, too. Research shows that men rate women with larger pupils as more attractive. time to make your …
Getting sufficient vitamin D is one of the keys to staying healthy and long-lived. Hundreds of studies show that most people in the Western world are deficient in vitamin D. Even the most conventional journals now acknowledge that a lack of vitamin D in the population is responsible for a wide variety of aliments.
A light-skinned adult human will synthesize 5,000 IU of vitamin D in 5 minutes of naked sunbathing at midday on the equator. Five minutes per day is all this person needs to get his/her optimal daily supply. … Health »
Lyme disease, in some cases termed as Lyme infection, is really a bacterial illness, transmitted to humans by the bite of deer ticks carrying a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacteria possess a sophisticated life cycle, spending portion of their life in the deer tick and part in certain mammals including rodents and deer. Human beings are not part of the bacterium’s life cycle but sometimes turn into infected when injured by the tick. Lyme disease can impact different body systems, like the nervous system, joints, skin, and …
Moderately happy people are wealthier — and maybe healthier — than extremely happy individuals, according to a psychologist who has researched happiness for more than two decades and his associates.
While people who are happy are certainly more healthy and successful than those who are angry and depressed, Dr. Ed Diener of the University of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign told Reuters Health, people who are moderately happy may achieve more than those who are extremely happy. They might also live longer.
“Our findings suggest that extremely high levels of happiness …
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Metabolism is a physical and chemical process occurring naturally in the body to sustain life. To give you a better view on its relationship with weight gain, you should be able to understand these two important aspects of metabolism: metabolic rate and the factors affecting metabolism.
Metabolism is the rate at which your body is capable of using energy as well as burning your calories. Metabolism functions the same way in every individual. However, the rate at which the nutrients are metabolizes vary per person. Here are the two aspects of … Health, Nutrition-Foods »
JOEBEES is the first company to provide a ‘free range’ all natural bee pollen supplements. These unique pollen filled capsules provide ‘Total Nutrition’ to support every cell in the body.
JOEBEES offers these distinct benefits: – multi vitamin source – energy – stamina – boosted immune sysyem – 100% natural-feel great Composition of Pure Bee Pollen
Bee Pollen contains at least 22 amino acids, 18 vitamins, 25 minerals, 59 trace elements, 11 enzymes or co-enzymes, 14 fatty acids, 11 carbohydrates and approximately 25 % protein. Bee pollen is extremely rich in carotenes, which are metabolic precursors of …
Sex seems to be more than a hormonal discharge and some short moments of pure pleasure. Scientists show that sex is extremely beneficial for your body and soul.
Here are the top ten reasons to make sex regularly: 1. Sex feels good. Our mental and emotional health balance is clearly influenced by sex. Abstinence is known to cause from anxiety to paranoia and depression. In fact, in case of light depressions, after having sex the brain releases endorphins, that decrease stress, inducing a state of euphoria. 2. Sex helps you sleep. After orgasm, … Health »
The purpose of good Feng Shui is to keep healthy energy flowing. When clean energy flows around you freely, it feels good. When you feel good, your resonance feels lighter. A lighter resonance gives you a feeling of vitality, well-being and happiness. This resonance is what creates good health.
Below are 12 important Feng Shui tips for improving health and vitality in your home. 1. Keep a clean house. Dirt and clutter keeps you stuck in a lower resonance. When you are in a lower resonance you feel heavy. Heaviness is … Health »
While the majority of people act automatically to minimise self-harm while working, the science of ergonomics goes further in considering quite specifically how task configuration and tool design can decrease the likelihood of injury.
Here are a few tips for a good health of your back:
– Always seek to keep the natural curves and perfect shape in your back. These curves provide strength and support for your back. This is especially important when lifting or when sitting for long period.
– Warming Up for Work Just as an athlete prepares before playing …
There are many factors, both internal and external, that can influence the quantity and quality of the sleep we obtain. You may not be able to control or eliminate all of the factors that interfere with your sleep, but you can create an environment and adopt habits that encourage a more restful night.
Here are a ten “Not-to-do” lists that may improve your quality of sleep :
1. Do not smoke. Nicotine is a stimulant and can make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Many over-the-counter and prescription drugs …
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Heart bypass surgery is a common operation in America but a drastic one, too. To reach the heart and replace the blocked blood vessels that supply it, surgeons have to cut open one’s breastbone.
But at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, doctors have been trying an alternative: a system known as da Vinci. Instead of opening a patient’s chest, surgeons make a few small incisions to insert tiny robot arms. The robot’s arms have wrists with eight degrees of freedom that allow the surgeon “to bend around … Health, Psychology »
Color psychology is concerned with the effects of color on mood, emotion, behavior.
Colors are not only used for decorations or adding beauty to an object, but they can be used to determine personality traits to affect people’s mood and to effect on other people around you. Each colour is connected to various areas of our body and will affect us differently emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Below is a list of colors analyzed by their psychological effects:
– Red Associated with: Danger, passion, energy, warmth, adventure and optimism. Physical: increase blood pressure, increases respiratory rate, … Health »
If you look and feel more beautiful than before, not Arabs who advise women you eat healthily and try to stay and relax in the hot springs in the house when the sun is highest, the coverage of your body for a greater protection, select only the trusted brands for Make-protect your face and try to extend the surgery or recovery of your beauty.
Many admire the beauty and grace of Arab women. Studies also show that Arab women have healthier skin, younger looking in the world. Here are some beauty … Health »
~ If you think it’s impossible to have sex while you sleep, think again! ~
Sexsomnia is a recently identified and a atypical medical condition where the sufferers engage in sexual behavior in their sleep. Sexsomnia is a distinct alternative of sleepwalking also known as sleep-sex that includes behaviors of sexual arousal with autonomic activation (erection and orgasms).
According to new study a lot of sleep disorders involve sexual behaviors and people with sleep disorders might also suffer from abnormal sexual behaviors.
The report by psychiatrists at the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders …
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Both doctors and nutritionists suggest eating a variety of foods rich in color in order to obtain the highest levels of protection of the health of antioxidants in your diet. Each color you see that occurs naturally in foods is due to an antioxidant, which protects the body in his own way.
We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for us, but here’s a list of what the different colors mean for your health:
– The color: Reds such as strawberries, red grapes, beets, papayas, and tomatoes. The payoff: Improves …
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If you have dry oily skin and want to fight skin aging, think about including argan oil , an oil-free face cleaner, or oil-free moisturisers into your skincare routine. Most people desire to have young-looking skin. Even people with dry oily skin can enjoy the benefits of an anti-aging beauty routine. Nonetheless, those with oily skin need to be cautious with the items they pick and make sure they’re suited to their type of skin.
It will help to first understand the probable causes behind greasy skin. Inherited genes, changing … Health »
More than 90% of back pain is caused by muscle weakness in the back or the abdomen or both. You can take care of back pain and prevent it from recurring by maintaining correct alignment and good posture into your unconscious patterns that more you through the day and by strengthening the muscle groups that sustain it. Low back pain is not considered a disease. It is called by dozens of names, from old-fashioned lumbago to the fashionable facet joint syndrome, from misalignment to lumbar-sacral radiculopathy, from muscle …
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Life begins as 40: A new survey says women over the age of 40 are having the best sex of their lives, like Kim Cattrall’s character Samantha Jones in Sex and the City
Surveys show that women in their 40s are having the best sex of their lives, says Joanna Moorhead. But is this down to self-esteem, hormones – or affairs?
At 48, Philippa is vivacious, attractive and is having the best sex of her life. “It’s quite wonderful,” she says. “If you’d told me at 28 … Health »
Fatigue is a symptom rather than a specific illness or disorder. While it is common to have the occasional day where you feel tired and less energetic than usual, people suffering with fatigue feel tired and lethargic all the time and seem to lack energy.
You might find it difficult to concentrate on reading or a television programmed. You may lose interest in your usual hobbies and you might find yourself feeling irritable or impatient with those around you. The following are a few tips for coping with fatigue. … Health, Life, Nutrition-Foods »
If you want to start your day healthy and happy, you should eat a nutritious breakfast, play music, stretch during a warm shower, enjoy a cup of green tea, keep a journal and write in it, and take a morning walk.
A routine of healthy activities that begins in the morning can have a positive effect on your day. Here are some healthy habits you can include in your morning ritual to add a little flavor to your day: Eat a well-balanced meal first thing in the morning Breakfast is considered as a … Health »
No quit smoking method or aid will work unless you have a very good reason to quit.If you want to give up smoking but are finding it a huge resist, here are 25 big reasons that will definitely help you kick the bad habit:
I will reduce my chances of getting lung cancer, emphysema, and other lung diseases.
I will reduce my chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Smoking decrease you’re IQ – Researchers found long-term cigarette … Health, Nutrition-Foods »
Healthy food is still the best energy booster. A healthy meal can guard off fatigue. Sadly, it is hard to keep track of our food eating. What is the next best choice? Energy boost herbs.
Here are some of the most common energy boost herbs that are used in herbal supplements available to the marketplace today:
1. Ginseng is an herb that’s supposed to make insulin more efficient at converting sugar in the blood into fuel. Researchers at the University of Connecticut reviewed the results of nine studies on ginseng usage and …
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Alcohol can get to a person’s head in just six minutes after taking a drink, according to researchers in Heidelberg.
For the first time, researchers have proved the rapid changes that drinking alcohol causes in human brain cells. Previous tests on how alcohol affects the brain have only been done on animals. Using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), the scientists have shown that only six minutes after consuming an amount of alcohol-equivalent to three glasses of beer or two glasses of wine, which leads to a blood alcohol level of 0.05 to 0.06 percent-can …
New research suggests there is a strong link between loud snoring and both heart disease and strokes.
Hungarian scientists did interviews with more than 12,000 patients.
They concluded that heavy snorers were significantly more likely to have a heart attack or stroke compared to the rest of the population. This new data, published in the Journal Sleep, adds weight to existing theories about the link between snoring and cardiovascular disease. We all snore at some stage in our lives. And while it is more common in people who are overweight it is estimated … Health »
Gaining weight and having bigger body will make you look great on any clothing. Men with strong body are very attractive to women. General people tend to admire big muscle too.
Aside from looking good, there are several health benefits to building muscles. Muscular fitness means that you have the strength, endurance and flexibility to handle your daily. Truth be told though, there are several strong reasons for that strong muscular look you are going for.
When it comes to getting fit there are 7 benefits of building muscle bulk.
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ShopWiki, an exceptionally online shopping community, is a shopping search engine which uses tracking technology and powerful retrieval of data to identify the broad range of products via the Internet.
You can search for the lowest price of any product you want to buy, that searches through every store on the Internet, not just those that pay for this service. Searches may be refined by price range, brand, sites, and even color. Users can create wikis for any product—whether it is candling making sets or computers; alternatively for a little extra … Health »
Even if you know what triggers your panic attacks, try not to avoid the situation
completely. Often we fear the unknown and by running away, the trigger itself can become larger than life and all-consuming.
Try to remember that you are not expected to rid yourself of panic attacks
overnight. While it’s very easy for onlookers to simply say “Don’t panic, just relax and it will pass,” for the person suffering from panic attacks, it is extremely hard to imagine the attack being over. Taking small steps (that you feel you can cope with) …
Stereotypes are all over the place. Whether it’s your weight, eye, or hair color, people will assume that your physical types determine who you are. Blondes are dumb, short people are comic, and fat people are anxious. What types of myths are based on your eye color?
Eyes are the window to your soul. Shape and size are factors into how others perceive your eyes, but the first thing people notice about your eyes is their color. Eye colors are categorized into just a few types: brown, blue, green, and hazel. … Health »
The Whitaker Wellness Institute was created 25 years ago, out of Dr. Whitaker’s passionate conviction that conventional medicine had lost touch with its original purposes: to treat the patient not just the disease, and to restore health using the safest, least invasive methods possible. At our clinic, we have reinstated these purposes and brought state-of-the-art therapies together to fulfill them. Thousands of patients can attest to our effectiveness in treating disease, reversing health risks, increasing vitality, and even slowing the aging process.
The Whitaker Wellness Institute offer a wide range of … Health »
Many people simply enjoy a healthy sex life because sex is pleasurable. Now there’s another reason to stay under the sheets; there are substantial health benefits of sex.
Here are ten different reasons why sex and sexual activity may help you live a longer, happier life due to the health benefits of sex:
1. Sex burns calories
Thirty minutes of sex burns 85 calories or more. It may not sound like much, but it adds up: 42 half-hour sessions will burn 3,570 calories, more than enough to lose a pound. Doubling up, …
To gain the muscles, you can exercise using free weights, train with fitness machines, make do with other resistance training equipment, and do not forget to use your own body.
Everyone wants to have healthy muscles, whether model-type, athlete type, or even body-builder type. There are many exercises, as well as equipment you can use to help you achieve this goal. Here are some of the equipment you can use to get that muscles you have always wanted: Exercise using free weights There are lots of exercises using free weights that significantly help …
Sunbathing properly isn’t as simple as just going out and stays in the sun. Just as you would with any treatment, sunshine needs to be absorbed in moderation. Even the healthiest of things can be detrimental if taken in excess. The sun is extremely powerful and must be used with precautions set in place to protect your body from overexposure.
Here is a few important safety tips for a good sunbathe:
It is best to sunbathe in the morning sunlight as opposed to the mid-afternoon sun. This is because there is much …
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We all apperceive how capital it is to accumulate our bodies advantageous by accomplishing things like traveling to the fitness, jogging or swimming. But, did you apperceive that you can exercise your eyes as well? Eye appliance will accumulate your eyes advantageous and advice abbreviate eyestrain. With the appropriate eye affliction exercises, and able diet and supplementation, you can decidedly aftereffect and even advance your vision.
These exercises probably help everyone, so take off those specks or take out those contacts, and let’s begin:
– EXERCISE no1: TEMPLE MASSAGE With the arrow feel … Health, Nutrition-Foods, Personal Development »
Managing stress is about taking charge: taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems. of ourselves during stressful times, we will get sick. Getting sick can be as simple as getting a cold. Stress is linked to heart attacks, cancer, arthritis, chronic fatigue and many more dis-eases. The final goal is a balanced life, with time for work, relationships, relaxation, and fun – plus the resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head on.
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An aphrodisiac food is one that is believed to stimulate the sex drive and improve sexual performance. Aphrodisiac foods have been used as far back as the Greeks and the Romans to increase sexual powers.
An aphrodisiac food can be suggestive, rather than cause a physical sexual reaction. In fact, many believe that some aphrodisiac foods increase and stimulate sexual desire and performance by the suggestive nature of the food and the ritual surrounding the food presentation. In using food aphrodisiac the effect is not usually instant (rapid effect may be cause …
Protecting your body from the high temperature and harmful radiation of the sun is very important, regardless of age or gender and health condition. But, when pregnant, you need to take extra care, as you have the important duty of protecting the health and safety of your unborn child.
Long sun exposure can increase the core temperature of the pregnant woman, this in turn can raise the temperature of the fetus, which can cause brain damage if raised high enough or long enough. So as a safety measure, try to avoid … Health »
There are different causes behind skin aging and they are the following: aging caused by hormones, aging caused by environmental factors, aging caused by lifestyle factors and aging caused by genetic factors. Getting older is a normal process that all of us will eventually experience.
The skin’s texture and appearance changes as we age. To keep your skin look youthful, one of the things that you can do is to nurture it with nourishing products such as argan oil anti aging . Additionally, to know the proper steps to take … Health »
Scientists have discovered how a useful of so-called “Superfoods” can combat fight prostate cancer. Broccoli and pomegranate have been confirmed to help combat the prostate cancer disease.
The good news were exposed at a cancer conference in Chicago, after results of a six-month trial show that prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels of men who took a pill with essence of pomegranate, green tea, turmeric and broccoli were 63% lower than those who did not. University professor Robert Thomas from Addenbrooke and Bedford hospitals, Cambridge, said the research was carried out for six months. … Health »
Research on the link between regular handset use and disease reveals the risks rise significantly after 10 years, even with the insurance authority, they are safe. Using a mobile phone for more than 10 years increases the risk to pay for brain tumors have to not yet published the most comprehensive study of the risks.
The study – the official statements contrary that there is no danger in order to pay the disease – found that people who have had the phone for a decade or more are twice as … Health »
To keep your hair beautiful and healthy, hair experts advise using certain types of hair oil products, including Argan oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, rosemary oil, olive oil, and mineral oil. Your hair needs special care to keep it vibrant and healthy. Various hair oil products have been the answer to the different needs of different hair types.
Here are some of the recommended hair oil products that will keep your hair shiny and nourished at all times: 1.Argan oil Argan oil, known as the miracle oil by Argan oil … Health »
Yeast infections, or candidiasis, are the worst. They can be a real nuisance, especially when you’re clueless on how to get rid of them. They all start as familiar fungi in the vagina or backtalk, but when foreign bacteria invades a yeast infection is born. Typically candidiasis can be hard to see in the very early stages, beginning very subtly like a set alight tingle in the infected area. Very quickly though the infection will start to spread, becoming more painful and hard to ignore. You do not want to …
There are many benefits of smoking cessation. From physical to social and psychological benefits, smoking cessation can improve your quality of life and give you a host of benefits. Quit smoking before it causes irreversible damage to your body. After the availability of Champix varenicline, the prospects of smoking cessation have brightened the path of many a smoker who is looking to quit in the near future. Different people have different reasons to smoke and different reasons to quit. Here are a few good reasons for you to consider smoking …
Aromatherapy treats mind and body together. The scent of the elemental oils used can have a powerful look on the emotions while the oils’ chemistry affects the body. Aromatherapy refers to the use of elemental oils extracted from herbs, trees and plants for therapeutic purposes. The oils are obtained by steam distillation, face (squeezing the oil from peel), maceration (immersing the plant in hot oil to relief the essence) or effleurage (critical flowers between oiled glass plates).
Today, most practitioners of aromatherapy use about 40 uncommon scents, any on their own … Health »
Although there is no actual cure for the various forms of Diabetes that people now suffer from. Today there are both conventional and alternative diabetes control natural treatments that people can use. Although conventional treatments are effective, in this article, we are looking at some of the natural treatments, which are considered to be effective in helping to control diabetes. Certainly, there are many advantages to be had from using natural treatments and the main one is that they do not cause side effects.
Where as those who use conventional treatments … Health »
Untreated Lyme disease may result in symptoms including radiculitis, cranial neuropathy, intracranial hypertension, encephalmoyelitis, and encephalopathy. Humans get Lyme Disease from the bite of an infected tick. Fever, muscle pain, and swollen lymph nodes are just a few of the symptoms that an individual can expect to have once contracting Lyme diseas.
People with Lyme disease often ignore the symptoms or use the wrong treatments since they are similar to those of more common diseases like flu. Unfortunately, when left untreated, Lyme disease can lead to severe complications. Neurological complications may … Health »
Teenage pregnancy can cause many consequences that can last for a very long time. It can cause mental health issues, it can cause the teenage parents to experience financial difficulties, the child of the teenager could suffer from behavioral problems, and the child may be underdeveloped or suffer from health issues.
Many countries around the world are experiencing the problem of teenage pregnancy. Having a child at an early age inevitably leads to unfavorable and long-term problems which both the parents and their baby have to go through. You should know … Health »
Lice, mosquitoes, fleas, bed bugs, ticks, mites, triatoma, and babesia are some of the parasites that suck human blood. Organisms that feed from another, often bigger, organism are called parasites. Humans and animals can be infected by parasites.
There are some of the parasites such as Babesia , that make their domicile inside the host’s body whereas most of the other parasites reside outside the body of the host, may be in the skin or hair of the host. Host’s blood or tissues are the place where the parasites may thrive. … Health »
The Plastic Surgery Simulator sites are very useful online application that will let you modify photos to simulate plastic surgery results on anyone’s face and body. Breast implant size and shapes is one of the most essential decisions a patient considering breast augmentation can make.
Don’t make this important decision without 3D internet breast augmentation simulation. So if you would like to see the results of your breast augmentation surgery prior to surgery, you must to consult online Breast Augmentation Simulation Sites. Here are a few best breast augmentation simulation sites: 1. … Health »
Picking up a prescription can certainly prove to be an awkward task for many people, this is especially true for anyone that is suffering from the effects of a prolonged condition or who is still dealing with the repercussions of an operation or illness. Similar issues can also be presented for those of us who suffer from mobility issues. Aside from these extenuating circumstances there is also the time frame that many people find hard to work around, so many people have such busy schedules, particularly during peak hours, that …
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Almost everyone in this world has had at least one headache. Some people have one or two headaches in a lifetime, while others suffer from them almost every day. Often we care less for them and the headache is soon gone, but sometimes headaches become so intense or so frequent that we need to be diagnosed and get the proper care. Learn about the diagnosis and cure for the most common types of headaches.
Migraine headache A migraine is a common type of headache that occurs more often in women than men. …
To restore the body’s vitality and health, every person needs adequate sleep. According to studies, people who are well rested and sleep 7-8 hours are healthier and tend to have a longer lifespan. How can you find your sleep more refreshing and restful?
Here are some tips that you can follow if you want to feel rested and refreshed when you wake up in the morning:
Try to maintain a regular sleeping schedule but don’t oversleep.
You can take naps but don’t overdo it. Daily exercise is advised, but you should do it earlier …
All these hormonal contraception methods are 99% effective, but it is recommended that before you start any contraception method for the first time or restart after sometime, you consult your private practitioner and then start.
Today we have reached the stage that rarely there should be an unplanned pregnancy because there are so many different methods available to control pregnancy. There are many different types of contraception methods available out of which you will be able to find the right method for you. Hormonal contraception is the most popular form of …
Your cell phone rings. You go to answer it, but there’s no one there. Curiously, there’s no missed call, either. You realize after a moment that you mistook a bird chirping for your cell phone’s ring. What’s weird is that this isn’t the first time this has happened to you. You’re probably not insane — instead, you are suffering from what’s come to be called ringxiety.
It’s not surprising that in the increasingly wireless and connected world, humanity would begin to suffer techno-neuroses. Electronic gadgets have become …
It is eight years since a car accident left Ramsey “locked-in” – aware but paralyzed and unable to communicate other than through eye movements. By listening in on a tiny population of cells in his brain, neuroscientists hope to give him back his “voice” – a first for someone with his problems.
Ramsey had a wireless electrode implanted 6 millimeters or so below the surface of his brain in 2004 . The electrode records the electronic pulses sent by …
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Health consequences
– Watched “Supersize me” . After watching this movie, and I never stepped foot into a McDonalds again. I seriously can not buy water there. I should say that a few weeks ago, we did stop in one for a bathroom break on our vacation. I ended up gagging, my wife ended up craving a burger, to which he was disturbed by. We left quickly.
– Another reason why it’s so easy to gain weight is thanks to the modern lifestyle. Now everyone is rushed off their feet and …
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Research into the link between regular handset use and disease reveals the risks rise significantly after 10 years, despite official assurances that they are safe.
Using a mobile phone for more than 10 years increases the risk of getting brain cancer, according to the most comprehensive study of the risks yet published.
The study – which contradicts official pronouncements that there is no danger of getting the disease – found that people who have had the phones for a decade or more are twice as likely to get a malignant tumour on …
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Bad breath is experienced by most people at some time. It may simply be “morning breath” but can be a persistent chronic condition which affects a person’s everyday life and confidence. It is almost always caused initially by poor oral hygiene leading to a build up of excess bacteria in the mouth and which gives off smelly gases. So, contrary to popular belief the following do not usually contribute towards the problem of halitosis: constipation, tonsils, gastro-intestinal problems and food.
View Top 10 Tips below that will help keep your breath … Health » Sexual super-foods are the absolute top things you can eat to help you out in the bedroom, because they contain chemicals, fibres and vitamins that are all suited to boosting and improving your body in relation and get super erection to love-making.In using sexual super-foods, the effect is not usually instant (rapid effect may be cause by smell or certain chemicals), so in order to obtain the benefit of it is aphrodisiac it is better to include them in daily diet. Here are 10 super erection foods that can improve your erection … Health »
Your face consists of numerous skeleton and muscles that can help by performing facial exercises. You won’t affect collagen or fat, since those have nothing to do with your muscles, and surgical treatment is the only way to re-attach ligaments, but you can excite blood flow and circulation while relieving tension. To decrease smile lines, you’ll have to change some of your habits as well as perform the exercises. Smile lines are shaped from facial activities around the mouth and they’re hard to get rid of once they appear.
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Stress, fatigue, hunger and thirst even you can try taking the form of headaches. But when you do not headaches and give you peace, however, are neither sick nor stressed or tired, or hungry or thirsty? Have you ever thought that could be guilty even the foods we eat?
Some specialists regard migraine headaches as an allergic reaction, for the reason that it may also be triggered by certain foods. The next foods are certain foods that may trigger headaches, especially migraine: – Cheese – Chocolate – Chicken liver – Herring – Soybeans – Nuts – Yeast (especially …
Laughing provides a lot of health benefits for the mind and body; particularly the immune and cardiovascular systems. Laughing is also one of the fastest methods of relaxation, known to quickly decrease stress and the physical and mental illnesses associated with stress. As well, laughing is a great form of exercise that burns calories just like a workout.
– Laughter reduces the levels of certain hormones, namely cortisol, growth hormone, epinephrine and dopac, which are associated with stress response. Thus it helps relieve stress, depression, anxiety, grief, anger …
Aromatherapy treats mind and body together. The scent of the essential oils used can have a powerful effect on the emotions while the oils’ chemistry affects the body.
Aromatherapy refers to the use of essential oils extracted from herbs, trees and plants for therapeutic purposes. The oils are obtained by steam distillation, expression (squeezing the oil from peel), maceration (immersing the plant in hot oil to release the essence) or effleurage (pressing flowers between oiled glass plates).Today, most practitioners of aromatherapy use about 40 different scents, either on …
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Remember the last time you cut your finger? Your body responded with pain, redness and swelling—all signs of inflammation. The same thing happens with a sprained ankle or a sore throat. Inflammation after an injury or illness is a sign that your body is responding appropriately.
Do you want to feel healthy, energetic, and fight disease and the signs of aging? Then you need to know about inflammation and how to reduce it.
If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, bacterial or viral infections, osteoporosis, arthritis, acid reflux, candidiasis …
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One of the major mental health disorders is depression and most of the time this is ignored as just an ordinary trouble. Otherwise called as major depressive disorder this is a matter of serious concern which can lead to greater troubles to the health. With the various technical advancements and professional commitments, it is likely that you can develop a depression and researches have it that there is increased number of cases related to depression in the recent years. Before it is too late, it is advisable that you recognize …
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There are a lot of herbs for panic attacks available to help individuals cope with their anxiety for those who prefer a classic natural method. These herbs have been used for many centuries by various cultures around the globe as a remedy for a number of different emotional ailments. They often help to ease the debilitating fear that afflicts sufferers of these anxiety attacks.
In general, there are many supplements, herbs and vitamins that are said to have a strengthening effect of the immune system. This in turn can give the … Health, Nutrition-Foods »
People who assume four principles for a healthy lifestyle can add as much as 14 years to their lives, a study revealed in january 2008.
Researchers found that not smoking, taking exercise, drinking in moderation and eating five servings of fruit and vegetables, a day could have a enormous impact on life expectancy.
Academics at Cambridge University monitored the health of 20,000 men and women aged between 45 and 79 from Norfolk between 1993 and 2006.
The study concluded: “The results strongly suggest that these four achievable lifestyle changes could have a marked …
Walking is a suitable physical activity for many people. Walkers have less incidence of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other killer diseases. They live longer and get mental health and spiritual benefits.
Walking is low impact, require minimum equipment, can be done at any time of day and can be performed at your own pace. Walking is also a great form of physical activity for people who are overweight, elderly or those who haven’t exercised in a long time.
Find out about the many …
To enable your kids to maintain a healthy set of teeth, it is necessary to guide them in following these proper dental care habits: regularly wipe or brush your child’s teeth; take your child to the dentist; watch your child’s diet; never give your child bedtime bottle milk or juice; and try some dental sealants.
The secret to keeping your child’s teeth healthy is to care for them. The thing is, you do not know how much dental care your kids really need? Here are five ways by … Health, Personal Development »
Music has an amazing power to influence our emotions and behavior. It stimulates many different parts of the brain and body. It can reduce stress, aid relaxation, alleviate depression, and help store and recall information. Music can affect our emotions without our even being aware of it.
Music Therapy utilizes music and music related activities to modify ineffective learning …
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The Online Clinic is the right place that will offer you free online consultations for your problems with impotence, hair loss, how to stop smoking, influenza, hypoactive sexual desire and weight loss.
The Online Clinic is the leading UK online clinic and provides authentic prescription weight loss medications. All consultations are free and take place online with a GMC registered doctor. Medications are dispatched from a UK based pharmacy.
That clinic is online and provides the medicines at online sell. They sold only certified and prescribed by the doctor working in UK. … Health, Personal Development »
I believe there are many ways to start your new day. Morning is the time when our mind is rested and anything learned during this time gets into our memory. Also shocking incidents in the morning can change the work flow of the entire day.
Here are some smart ways to start a new day:
1. Wake up at the same time
You’ll be amazed at how much easier it is to face the morning if your body automatically wakes itself up. If you’re alarm clock dependent then you need … Health »
It is not easy to find health products sites on the Internet that I like. But today one of my blogging friends told me about one I feel inclined to spread the word about yesterday – health-pedia.com.
This website truly impressed me as I consider it to be quite helpful to all of us who do not have time to waste on asking friends and relatives about a certain product and also lack the time for searching stores that sell them. You can check what I previously stated on health-pedia.com. You …
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There are a great number of foods that are healing in nature to the human body. A lot of of these foods may surprise you. The following collection of facts offers details about diverse foods popularly thought to have healing properties. Many of the following foods or tips are supported by research.
Apples The health benefits of apples can be attributed to the fiber, flavonoids and fructose-translate, phenols and quercetin. Apple is an excellent source of fiber, both soluble as well as insoluble fiber that can lower down the cholesterol levels, reduce the … Health »
The benefits of stop smoking are truly unlimited. We all expect our health to improve, but that is just the beginning of this wonderful journey. Within minutes of smoking the last cigarette, several positive benefits start happening inside the body. These aren’t temporary benefits which are experienced after just one cigarette.
These are benefits which will continue to make your life better and better with days, all you need is, leave the cigarette alone, just quit smoking.
– Hands and feet become warmer from improved circulation.
– Blood pressure and … Health, Nutrition-Foods, Panorama »
Coffee connoisseurs are going ape for a rare brew that Taiwanese farmers are producing with the help of monkeys.
The monkeys live high in Taiwan‘s mountains. They enjoy eating the fruity flesh on coffee beans, but they’re not too fond of the seeds. …
During the Vietnam War, emergency medics began using the all-purpose glue to seal battle wounds in troops headed for surgery. It can be said that doctors did save many lives through using superglue to close a wound because it gave them time to transport patients to M.A.S.H. units where they could have needed surgery.
Using superglue to close a wound is possible, but not advisable. While using over the counter superglue to close a wound would work, it also may produce extreme skin irritation and skin death when purchased in over …
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Of all the things that people have in common around the world, stress and suffering rank at the top of the list. Managing stress is all about taking charge: taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems. The ultimate goal is a balanced life, with time for work, relationships, relaxation, and fun – plus the resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head on.
Here are few timeless techniques for managing or ending stress and suffering:
– Deep …
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Metabolic Rate is the rate at which the body burns up calories. The metabolic rate is influenced by numerous factors, including age, gender, muscle-to-fat ratio, amount of physical activity and hormone function. . A body that consumes 2500 calories a day, and burns 2500 calories a day will stay at the same weight. A body consuming 2500 calories daily but burning just 2000 calories will gain weight at the rate of about 1lb a week.
You can do quite a lot to speed up your metabolism – the secret of burning … Health »
Dutch group Philips has developed an “intelligent pill” that contains a microprocessor, battery, wireless radio, pump and a drug reservoir to release medication in a specific area in the body.
Capsules containing ultra-miniature cameras are already in use as diagnostic tools, but lack the ability to deliver drugs. The challenge for scientists at Philips Research was to find a way of navigating a drug-loaded pill capsule to the site of disease and then releasing a metered amount of drug into the gut at that location.
Philips, one of the world’s … Health, Life, Personal Development »
Relaxation techniques often can help people with sleep, stress, anxiety, and depression problems. Relaxation techniques enable a person to relax and attain a peaceful state of mind. The relaxation techniques aim at reducing levels of anxiety and are employed with intent to manage stress. They help reduce blood pressure, normalize the heart rate and breathing rate, thus proving beneficial for health.
Here are the Top 10 Stress Management Techniques:
1. Meditation
Meditation is a mental exercise aimed at getting control over your attention, in order for you to choose what to focus on, … Health, Nutrition-Foods »
Sleeping too little or too much can significantly increase the risk of mortality, according to a study conducted in Britain the results of which were published in the United States Saturday.
A decrease in sleep duration among participants sleeping six, seven or eight hours was associated with a 110 percent excess risk of cardiovascular mortality, said the study authored by Jane Ferrie of the University College London Medical School in London.
The study, authored by Jane E. Ferrie , PhD, of the University College London Medical School in London, U.K., focused on …
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We all feel angry at times, and we all know angry people who are very hard to live with. Anger is generally not a comfortable emotion, but it is a normal, healthy emotion. We often get angry after we feel hurt or vulnerable. Anger gives us some power to strike back. When hurt or vulnerability becomes anger, we do not feel as helpless. Anger helps us respond to threats. It allows us to lash out and to defend ourselves when we are attacked.
Experiencing anger is extremely dangerous to your health. …
Sociable people tend to be overweight, while anxious types are more likely to be thin, according to Japanese researchers who examined the relations between personality and body mass.
More than 30,000 people in northeastern Japan aged between 40 and 64 were quizzed about their height and weight, and given a personality test, according to a study published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research this month.
The results showed that outgoing people were far more likely than other people to have a body mass index (BMI) of more than 25, a widely used …
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Double Personality is a condition indicated by the absence of a clear and comprehensive identity. In most cases two or more independent and distinct personality systems develop in the same individual. Each personality may alternately inhabit the person’s conscious awareness to the exclusion of the others, but one is usually dominant. The various personalities typically differ from one another in outlook, temperament, and body language and might assume different first names.
The condition is generally viewed as resulting from dissociative mental processes—that is, the splitting off from … Health »
Right now, 75,863 men, women, and children need organ transplants. Approximately 23,000 will receive them this year. Fifteen people die every day for lack of a donor. For kidneys in particular, 44,349 people need a transplant, but only approximately 13,000 will get them.
If money is the catalyst that relieves the shortage, and if the money/organ exchange is voluntary, then why prevent this transaction? Obviously, I want the money more than the kidney, and the sick person wants the kidney more than the money. This is mutually beneficial exchange.
Many people protest …
While the majority of people act instinctively to minimise self-harm while working, the science of ergonomics goes further in considering quite specifically how task configuration and tool design can decrease the likelihood of injury.
Here are a few tips for a good health of your back:
Always seek to keep the natural curves and perfect shape in your back. These curves provide strength and support for your back. This is especially important when lifting or when sitting for long period.
Get as comfortable as you can in the car. Long commutes can be …
We spend one-third of our lives sleeping. Still, many people wake up feeling achy and unrested.
Sleep is important in maintaining your health, say experts. Without it, you become more susceptible to health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity and depression. Choosing the right sleeping position is the most important thing what you need to consider to help you sleep better and wake up more rested.
Sleeping on your side (with arms on the sides or with legs bent)
Sleep on your side with your legs drawn up slightly toward … Health »
To be able to afford an in-vitro fertilization treatment, all of your possible financial sources should be considered, make some changes on your lifestyle, seek out and avail of loans for infertility treatments, participate in IVF research trials, and look for clinics that offer more reasonable rates abroad.
Many couples encounter problems in having a child and infertility issues. For some couples, in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment is the only hope to bear a child. But, apart from deciding whether IVF is right for you; paying for the total ivf cost is … Health »
Everybody wants to have a healthy body and a healthy heart. But the condition is not always the case in accord with our wishes and anything can happen to you. Sustain the health of not only lifestyle but more than that, it takes good management to preserve health and one of them is the personal health date record. Personal health record is known as a device that digital health record your health data which is initiated
It’s difficult to find time to exercise, especially for those of us who work all day in an office. Exercising at work may seem not possible, but it’s one option for staying fit and keeping your energy up. It takes some creativity, but there are opportunities to exercise at work if you pay attention. All it takes is a little planning and some inspiration to squeeze in a little movement all day long.
1. Deep breathing exercises Take a few moments alone. If you have an office, close the door; if …
How frequently do we discover ourselves in a bad moon, apparently for no cause? ? How many times do we get a pretty respectable day, but then one little thing ruins the whole thing? The troubles we face in this day and age seem more complicated, but in reality, it has more to do with the pace in which we travel through our day.
To help you get moving and back on track again, here are some useful suggestions to change your mood.
Fabricate a smile.
The simple act of smiling has … Health »
Pills for All is a online pharmacy basement in Argentina and Europe working with manufactured labs. Their products are factory fresh, so do not hesitate in buying in quantities for even more astounding savings. I strongly discourage self-prescription and/or self-medication since hidden health conditions may put you in serious medical risk.
PillsforAll.com provides factory fresh drugs for anxiety and depression-related disorders. PillsforAll.com always ensures its quality as it has been supplying drugs in association with other well-known drug manufacturers directly. Internet has always been a huge way for business … Health »
Increase your mental capacity does not necessarily work hard or apt a book worm. There are many tips, techniques and habits, and changes to your lifestyle, diet and behaviors that help you flex your gray theme can. The brain is a metabolically active building is a very hungry organ, and that the eater. It was fairly clear in most research laboratories across the country, good food, or natural neurotransmitters they contain, can improve mental skills, help you concentrate, tune the sensor motor skills, stay motivated to defuse memory, speed, …
Teenage depression is not about just bad moods and occasional melancholy. Depression is an important problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life. Left untreated, teen depression can lead to problems at home and school, drug abuse, self-loathing – even irreversible tragedy such as homicidal violence or suicide.
Why do adolescents get depression?
There are multiple causes why a teenager might become more depressed. For example teens can develop feelings of worthlessness and inadequacy over their grades. School routine, social status with peers, sexual orientation, or family life can each have …
Many people complaining about having trouble waking up. They wake up feeling groggy, light headed, and tired. If this is happening to you, you need to make a few changes to ensure a night of peaceful slumber that will leave you feeling revved up and ready to go.
This article gives useful ways to wake up every morning feeling fresh and restful:
Before bed
It is vital to understand that deep, relaxing sleep is one of key ways to easy wakeup.
– Keep your room at or below 60 degrees farenheit. 50 seem …
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To stop hair breakage, avoid exposing your hair to harsh chemicals, regularly trim the ends of your hair, brush your hair only when half dry, keep your hair moisturized, minimize braiding your hair and using hair extensions, go easy on heat, and take vitamin C and E to keep your hair strong and healthy.
Harsh hair styles and improper care are often the culprit of hair breakage and every woman’s nightmare. Here are some useful tips that will help you avoid hair breakage and have the healthier hair you have always …
Helping someone quit the behavior of smoking cigarettes every once in a while calls for tenacity and also commitment. To aid your teenager quit smoking, lead by example, stay away from cravings, encourage healthy activities, seek out medical assistance and aid constantly.
The modern teenager is subjected to numerous elements of life that are both terrifying and also frightening to a father or mother. Smoking is one of these, and in case you are concerned about your adolescent, listed here are ways you could aid her or him stop this kind … Health »
To care for relaxed locks, you need to shampoo and condition your hair on a regular basis, wrap your hair when you rest, reduce the use of heat, apply moisturizers, see your hair stylist every 6 to 8 weeks, and wash your own hair regularly.
Normal curly hair could be filled with kinks. These curves and kinks are what aid the follicles of hair. Once they are relaxed or straightened, the hair follicles will generally deteriorate. The weakened hair follicles will be prone to damage thus relaxed hair requires special care …
To improve stamina and also energy, you should decide what goal you wish to attain, build an attainable and reasonable training program, start walking, try running, identify a workout which you like, and push your restrictions.
Lack of stamina is a result of an inactive lifestyle. It can lessen our productivity in the home, work, in school, sports activities, and also other day to day activities. Stamina levels differ from one individual to another since they depend on numerous aspects like age and sex. Nevertheless, regardless of the difference, your stamina … Health, Nutrition-Foods »
To help keep yourself looking young and healthy at any age, eat your vegetables and fruit, take dietary supplements, stay well hydrated, protect your skin from damaging external elements, have sufficient rest, don’t forget to exercise, dress fashionably, and stay satisfied and manage anxiety properly.
Staying young and also healthy doesn’t only make you appear gorgeous but also feel beautiful. It might not be an easy task, but with just a little perseverance, self-control, and also drive, it’s never impossible to achieve a gorgeous, youthful look. Here are some ideas that … Health »
Understanding yoga for rookies could be challenging if you do not understand how to do it. To be able to relieve yourself into a program, you need to research thoroughly, join a class, keep inspired, perform your very best and make this an everyday habit.
Yoga exercise is a great method to stay in shape and a healthy way to approach weight reduction or just keep up with the general health of your own body. Here is how you can start your yoga program and provide your existence the modification it … Health »
In case you are considering anti-aging skincare products, you must look online, check regional beauty and health shops, and know what important components to consider.
With the numerous anti-aging skincare items available today, you can have healthy, youthful and radiant skin regardless of age. Follow these simple tips to find skin care items which combat aging of the skin: Look online Online shopping is the fastest and most convenient means of obtaining a wide selection of products, such as anti-aging skin care items. Numerous web-based beauty stores and also vendors offer a wide … Health »
Stress at the workplace is more common and they lead to more serious illness that affects both mind and body equally. Stress when untreated on time may result in depression and anxiety issues that hinder the normal lifestyle. Stress at the office conquers most of your patience and interest towards work that makes you get struck in confusion. Clearness of mind is being blurred that makes the mind blocked with negative impacts that are created in one’s mind.
Stress symptoms Stress in the workplace shows diverse signs that are more widespread … Health »
Anxiety is now a very common problem. There are many causes and reasons, and it can be a serious problem that affects the standard of our lives. People of all ages and nationalities can suffer with it. If you feel like you are one of these people then you only have two options. You can either let the anxiety take over your life leading to nonstop stress and worry or you can take steps to overcome it and get control back.
There are 7 helpful tips that can help you: 1. … Health »
According to the ancient Vedic thought, there are seven circles (Chakras) of energy referred to as energy wheels in the human body. These are present along the meridian of the body.It is generally accepted that there are seven of these chakra energy-wheels, although some practitioners maintain that there are in fact 14.
These begin at the lowest base of the body (thought of as either the base of the spine or the genitals) and extending in their order to a person’s crown (tippy top of the head). The base chakra is … Health »
Vitamin E, like alpha-tocopherol type, can help avoid wrinkles. It acts as an antioxidant which fights toxic substances found in skin tissues.
You can apply Vitamin E oil on your skin, take capsule supplements, or eat foods rich in Vitamin E to realize the potential health benefits of Vitamin E on your skin. As you age wrinkles are unsightly and unavoidable. You can avoid wrinkles and enjoy younger-looking skin, with Vitamin E. Here is a short explanation on how Vitamin E helps prevent wrinkles: Contains antioxidants Preventing premature wrinkles is easy because of the … Health »
What causes dread? Why does dread seem to cause some people to react ridiculously while others go on without too many issues? What causes dread to paralyze a person from income their lives? Dread can block out the world for some people and cause more problems. What problems? Amongst other things dread can cause Panic Attacks and anxiety disorders. At that point it is vital for someone to gain treatment from a therapist in order to cure themselves.
If regular therapy does not seem to help a person suffering from dread …
If you want to live a healthy lifestyle, be mindful of your eating habits, hydrate yourself with the right beverages, exercise, quit your bad habits, keep a positive outlook on life, and invest in a hobby.
A healthy lifestyle will help define and improve the quality of your life. If you live your life in a healthy way, you will have a reduced risk of getting serious medical problems such as high blood pressure and obesity. There are many habits and routines that you can practice in order live a healthy … Health »
5 amazing facts that you should know about Argan oil are that it is obtained from the seeds of the rare Argan tree, it has numerous health and beautifying effects, the manual procedure of producing Argan oil is laborious, mechanical presses are now used to produce the oil more efficiently, and Argan oil provides Berber women a sustainable means of livelihood.
Argan oil is fast carving its own niche in today’s beauty and health industry. There are many Argan oil benefits, and because of them, some people consider this natural oil …
Some of the health insurance options available for college students are health insurance provided by the college, individual insurance policies, your parent’s insurance, group health insurance from a former employer, Medicaid, and the state’s insurance pool.
There are a lot of important preparations that you should make if you are going away to college any time soon. Among the things you should consider is health insurance. Being in college will not exempt you from the inconveniences brought about by illnesses or accidents, so it is best to be prepared. There are … Health »
The sound of music can heal a person by causing changes in brainwave activity and by altering a person’s heart and breathing rates. Sound can be recreated to offer release from a traumatic experience and certain sound frequencies can dissolve blocks.
Music has existed for a very long time and is fondly called the universal language. Not only does it connect people of different cultures and language, it is also a power force that can influence our well being. Several researches reveal that listening to music has several physical and psychological … Health »
Some things you should know about Argan oil are: it is extracted from the seed of Argan trees, Moroccan women’s cooperatives control the production of Argan oil, it is rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids, it is good for massages, and it is great for skincare and hair care.
Argan oil, or Moroccan oil, is carving its own niche in the health and beauty market. From its beautifying effects on the skin and hair to promoting good health, Argan oil benefits are worth considering. It might be a good idea … Health »
Health insurance costs are determined by many different factors, including age, personal and family health history, scope of insurance benefits, and cost-sharing obligations. Health care premiums are also determined by the country or area you live in, the pharmaceutical companies and hospitals connected to your insurance provider, and your lifestyle.
Premiums for health insurance vary for many reasons, and costs have increased over the years. Here are the major contributing factors that affect the cost of health insurance: 1. Age Note that when you fill out forms for insurance leads, age must be … Health »
Water is very important to good health, yet needs differ by individual. This rule can help ensure you drink enough fluids.
How much water should you drink each day? It’s an easy question with no simple answers. Diverse studies have produced different recommendations over the times, but in fact, your body water needs depend on several factors, including your health, how much active you are and where you live. Not a single formula fits everyone, but knowing and learn more about your body’s need for fluids will help you estimate how much … Health, Weight Loss »
People who want to undergo weight loss surgery should first be aware of four important things about it such as the types of weight loss surgery and how they affect the body’s digestive functions, its advantages, and potential adverse effects and risks involved.
Weight loss surgery is fast becoming a trend. Thousands of people in the United States alone pursue this medical treatment every year. Weight loss surgery might be a tempting option for those suffering from obesity. Just as weight loss surgery is becoming popular, information about it is now … Health »
Dental cleaning is one important aspect of a good oral hygiene practice. It is essential in one’s life because of these reasons: it prevents oral cancer; it prevents gum disease; it helps in maintaining good physical health; it aids in keeping your teeth; it provides early detection of dental problems; it supports good oral health; it enables you to fully utilize your dental insurance plan; it paves the way for the creation of a plan for treatment; it gives whiter teeth; and, it hinders the onset of bad breath.
Dental cleaning, … Health »
Do you hate wearing glasses? Say Goodbye to reading glasses now. You can feel the good vision and comfort with the Bausch & Lomb multifocal contact lenses. Proclear multifocal is the only contact lens designed to address two common conditions experienced by those with aging eyes: presbyopia and eye dryness. Proclear Multifocal lenses combine a superior lens design, Balanced Progressive Technology, with a unique lens material made using our patented PC Technology.
Proclear Multifocal lenses focus light from both near and far distances to the back of the eye, creating the … Health »
In days of old it may have been considered cool to smoke. Today with all the results of studies showing life threatening diseases and illnesses we realize it is not cool at all to smoke. But the addiction to nicotine is said to be comparable to heroin, so it is not an easy habit to break.
In the United States, an estimated 24.8 million men (23.1 percent) and 21.1 million women (18.3 percent) are smokers. These people are at higher risk of heart attack and stroke. You can find more information …
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One of the most important ways for you to become a healthy person is to learn to listen closely to what your body tells you, to recognize what it needs and desires in order to feel fit and comfortable. We have all at some point or another, experienced minor symptoms like brittle nails, stuffy noses, etc… and have brushed these symptoms off like they were no big deal. What the most people don’t realize is that when these simple symptoms are persistent it could mean something far more …
The holiday season for a lot of people is a fun time of the year filled with parties, celebrations, and social gatherings with family and friends. But for many people, it is a time filled with sadness, self-reflection, loneliness, and anxiety. Psychologists diagnose that these are the consequences of the so-called post-holiday syndrome. Clerks that have relaxed on the sea and ocean shores can’t return to the tempo of work quickly.
What causes the holiday blues?
The holiday season for most people is a fun time of the year filled with … Health, Nutrition-Foods »
Did you know that can eat more to weigh less? No joke! The right foods help you drop pounds by revving your calorie burn and curbing cravings. These ten foods will help you lose weight in safe, healthy ways — by curbing your appetite, making you feel more full, boosting your metabolism and helping to break down fat.
Add these eats to your plate today and you’ll be slimmer and healthier in no time!
Oats. Oatmeal has the highest satiety ranking of any food. Unlike …
A smile is a facial expression with the upward contours at the ends of your mouth. A recent research has identified the ten main kinds of smile, each on its own connoting a different type of emotion.
Most smiles are happy signs. They speak of joy, happiness, love or even pride. However, there are smiles that can also be an involuntary expression of anxiety, otherwise known as the grimace, or an expression of embarrassment in a sheepish sort of way.
There are many types of smiles, and after a while …
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Swine flu, also known as 2009 H1N1 type A influenza, is a human malady. People get the malady from other people, not from pigs.
The disease initially was nicknamed swine flu because the virus that causes the disease came to humans from pigs. The virus contains genes from swine, bird, and human flu viruses. Scientists are still in dispute about what the virus should be called, but most people know it as the H1N1 swine flu virus.
How do I protect myself Against Swine Flu?
Wash your hands frequently …
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Aphrodisiac drinks are a delicious way to stay vital and improve sexual health. Aphrodisiacs are positive special foods and drinks that are said to raise the libido and send your desire soaring through the roof. The sexual drinks are made from natural, wholesome ingredients that are readily available in the local grocery store. A diet rich in vitamins and nutrients helps the body and reproductive system stay healthy. Natural ingredients can help enhance the mood. These ingredients of aphrodisiac drinks may be blended and mixed into aphrodisiac drinks, perfect for …
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Finding hard working and charismatic employees is no easy task, but once you do find these people how do you ascertain whether or not they are actually good at the job they do?
Many employees start of enthusiastic but then go on that steady decline where they often need help and are too afraid to ask for it. As an employer it is your responsibility to make sure the wellbeing of your employee is paramount. Nobody wants to wake up everyday dreading going into work for fear that their boss … Health »
Sleep is a necessary aspect of life and is essential to our health. The quantity and quality of your sleep can have a powerful impact on how you feel during the day—from your emotional state to your brain function. In fact, when people get less than 6 or 7 hours of sleep each night, their risk for developing diseases begins to increase.
Here are a most important benefits of the good night’s sleep:
1. Sleep keeps your heart healthy
Heart attacks and strokes are more common during the early morning hours. This … Health, Nutrition-Foods »
By eating the correct foods you can greatly improve your memory capacity. There are many beverages and foods that improve memory. They help people to avoid concentration problems by enhancing the brain functions.
Here are some foods that can take to help optimize brain health and sharpen your memory:
1. Blueberries
Blueberries have been shown in numerous studies to do wonderful things for memory and the brain in general. Old rats that were fed blueberries scored the same as young rats on memory tests. Blueberries contain anthocyanin, a known memory-boosting phytochemical. They also … Health, Nutrition-Foods »
Primary principle of a healthy diet is simply to eat a wide variety of foods. This is important because different foods make different nutritional contributions.
Choose the right types of foods that improve your health and keep away from the types of foods that raise your risk for such illnesses as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Expand your range of healthy choices to include a wide variety of delicious foods.
The following basic tips are what you need to know to create a healthy diet:
Eat the low-cal …
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Healthy eating is not about nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible – all which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and incorporating them in a way that works for you.
Choose the types of foods that boost your health and avoid the types of foods that raise your risk for such illnesses as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Expand your range of healthy choices to include a … Health, Personal Development »
Are you really happy? Do you even know what it means to be happy and what it takes to get happiness in you life? These are very important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves. If you want to be happy you need to understand that you can be happy and that you should be happy. The truth of the matter is that happiness, like anything else in life, needs to be nurtured.
Simple reasons to become happy: – Happiness is the ultimate purpose in life – Happiness is … Health, Nutrition-Foods »
The foods you eat directly affects the performance of your brain. The brain is an organ metabolically active, making it a very hungry, and precisely at this eater. It’s becoming pretty clear in research labs around the country that the right food, or the natural neurochemicals that they contain, can enhance mental capabilities—help you concentrate, tune sensor motor skills, keep you motivated, magnify memory, speed reaction times, defuse stress, perhaps even prevent brain aging.
So boost your mental health and improve your memory by choosing the right foods:
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Sleeping myths are very common and are frequently confused with sleeping facts.
Some of these sleeping myths you may find evident, others you may not. With this list I will improve your knowledge on sleeping myths so you can improve your sleep.
Myth 1: The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need.
Fact: Sleep experts recommend a total sleep time of seven to nine hours of sleep for the average adult. Sleep patterns change as people age, but the amount of sleep they generally need does not. Older people may … Family, Health, Psychology »
While sex with your man or women doesn’t have to be polite and demure, there are a few rules, lessons that you should follow for better sex etiquette. Here are some helpful rules for better manners before, during and after sex:
Rule no.1 Never make use of force. It is never the thing to do. Not if you are married; not if you have previously agreed to have sex; not if all clothes are off. It’s OK to say “NO WAY.” At any point in a sexual …
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The pyramid effect is an interesting and mysterious phenomenon. In recent years, Pyramidology has experienced resurgence in popularity. The pyramid shape itself is being seen as a supernatural source of power or energy.
The most common effects that specialists say happen to them when they are under the pyramid are:
1. As health aid:
– The endocrine system is regulated; there are experiences from important corrections in immunodeficiency problems to disappearance of diseases related to he himself.
– Energizer, relaxative and psico-regulator. There is not “magic effects” outside the Nature, because nothing escapes to … Health »
Feng Shui is an ancient and complex Chinese science that takes years to master. By arranging the furniture in your room to maximize the flow of positive energy you can improve your mood, reduce stress, and even become more successful in your daily life. There are many different elements that go into creating the proper flow of energy in your home, especially your bedroom. Your bedroom is your resting place and it is vital that you take the steps necessary to create a relaxing and environment. Though Feng …
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Plants have always been considered a healthy source of life for all people.
Therapeutical properties of medical plants are very useful in healing various diseases and the advantage of these medicinal plants is being 100% natural. Medicinal plants and herbs contain substances known to modern and ancient civilizations for their healing properties. Until the development of chemistry, and particularly, of the synthesis of organic compounds in the 19th century, medicinal plants and herbs were the sole source of active principles of curing man’s ills. The genetic material of old … Health »
Depression and Anxiety is a state of mind which is characterized by a negative sense of inadequacy and a visual lack of activity. It is a mental state in which the effecting person experiences sad feelings of gloom and downturn in mood, which may be relatively transitory and may be due to something complex. The common behaviour includes feelings of sadness, despair, low self-esteem, low self-reproach and discouragement.
Depression is a listed mental disorder which includes altered mood; it may occur daily associated with diminished interest or pleasure in most …
We know what you’re thinking: we’re going to nag you about slowing down in the name of fuel economy. Well, you’re partly right. But we’re not going to pull a Jimmy Carter on you and say you should drive 55 mph. That would be dangerous and probably not help the cause of energy conservation.
Here are some tips to help you reduce the amount of gas you use. If you are already following these tips, you are probably getting the best gas mileage your car can deliver:
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Here are a few of my preferred non-traditional training techniques:
1. Staircase Workouts – This is great because stairs are everywhere. You can go to a football field and do stadium stairs, any building that has stairs like a hotel (most people take the elevator, so you won’t even have many people looking at you while you’re working out), or even the stairs in your own home. For an awesome full body workout, try mixing stairs sprints with an upper body exercise like pushups or pull-ups. If done with a high … Health, Personal Development »
Fatigue is a symptom rather than a specific illness or disorder. While it is common to have the occasional day where you feel tired and less energetic than usual, people suffering with fatigue feel tired and lethargic all the time and seem to lack energy.
Affecting both body and mind, long periods of fatigue can seriously impair your daily functioning and make even the simplest of life’s responsibilities difficult to cope with. Both physical and mental fatigue are the first signs that the body is being damaged and placed under unhealthy …
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Here are some tips to help you get motivated to get to the gym in the short term. This list is not all inclusive but it does have some things you can use to keep yourself going to the gym long after the New Year’s crowd has quit.
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Pictures can be very inspirational! Regardless of what you think of those magazines, having a picture to look at is helpful in letting your mind capture an image of what you want. Once your mind has the image, you will start …
What is Low Vitality?
Occasionally, we can all feel like our natural energy levels are at a low and life’s demands are increasingly more difficult to manage – this is low vitality. Feeling overwhelmed by obligations is not uncommon and can range from a subtle lethargy and feeling tired to a more chronic and debilitating state of fatigue or exhaustion. Either way, it can have a serious effect on work performance, put strain on relationships and take away the excitement and joy from the things we love to do. What Causes Low Vitality? Feeling tired or overwhelmed by obligations … Health »
Your body clock is a tiny cluster of nerve cells in the center of your brain; it relies on sunlight to keep you synchronized with planetary time. The quality of your sleep depends on how well your body clock is synchronized. For example, if you go to bed every night at 11 pm and get up every morning at 7 am, you’ll probably find yourself becoming sleepy and waking close to those times automatically, even if you don’t set an alarm clock.
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So now that you know exactly how the acid / alkaline balance in your blood affects yourhealth, your energy levels, and your life, you’re probably dying to know exactly what you must do to make sure you re-establish your balance, keep your blood healthy, and the
electric force in your body at MAXIMUM output.
The method to do this is simple, and breaks down into 3 steps. If you follow this advice
and implement it into your life the results you’ll experience will be nothing …
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Acne is a very common skin problem, with consequences that go beyond simply physical. Even when it is simply pimples, instead of the more severe forms like cystic acne, breakouts can affect a person’s confidence, sense of well-being, and ability to go out and meet people.
Whilst teen acne is very common, people of all ages can be affected. In fact, it’s estimated that 85% of people between the ages of 12 and 24 have suffered some type of acne. Several kinds of acne home treatments work differently with various people. What … Health »
New Hope Medical Center provides efficient and effective cancer and various treatments to its customers. This alternative cancer center provides valuable treatment with the combined knowledge and skills of their practioners. This medical center provides alternative cancer treatment which will be a cost effective treatment and a different methodology will be used for treatment.
There is always hope for a cancer patient. Science has been so kind to give us medical technologies and remedies for this disease and faith coming from the people who care for the patient give the strength …
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Winter is like a bear for every body. Health experts say that during the colder months, your metabolism naturally slows down, which contributes to weight gain. Even if you hide those extra pounds under extra layers, come spring there will be a day of reckoning. Save yourself grief by committing to fitness this winter. And it’s not as hard as you may think. With a little creativity, flexibility and a few helpful hints, you can make fitness a mainstay in your life this season and beyond.
Here are a …
Why must I change my smile?
Your smile is your most important facial feature; here are a few reasons why you might want to change: – A beautiful smile gives you greater confidence and self esteem. – A more regular, even and attractive smile can take years off you! – An attractive smile is an important social asset. -People laugh a lot more when they are confident about their smile. How to Improve your smile Tooth Whitening Makes Your Smile Sparkle! Statistics reveal that Americans place a high value on their smile. According to an American Academy … Health, Nutrition-Foods »
Eating properly can assist an individual to remain strong and healthy. If persons eat nutritious foods their general life will be more fulfilling. Gaining knowledge to eat nutritious food will assist an individual to maintain his or her fitness and generally one will be capable of maintaining the appropriate weight for one’s size.
So while we are keeping it dead simple; let’s get on with the simple steps to good nutrition:
Steps
1. Know what being hungry feels like. This takes some exercises. Know that being hungry is a feeling of needing food, any … Health »
Sweating is the discharge of a salty liquid from the body’s sweat glands. This process is also called perspiration. Sweating is a vital function that helps the body stay cool.
How much you sweat depends on how many sweat glands you have. A person is born with about two to four million sweat glands. The glands start to become fully active during puberty. Women actually have more sweat glands then men — men’s glands are just more active.
Because sweating is the body’s natural way of regulating temperature, people sweat …
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Everyone suffers from stress. If you are jittery package of nerves, start eating for stress relief.
The following nutritional strategies will not only help you to manage stress, but will also improve your general health, so that you’re calm, even in the middle of the chaos of your life.
1. Oranges – Fast Stress Relief Oranges for stress relief. It turns out that vitamin C relieves stress by returning your blood pressure and levels of cortisol (a chemical produced by the body when you’re under stress) to normal quickly. 2. Dark … Health »
A pill that makes the body fit without the need for exercise has been hailed by scientists following amazing test results. The drug fools the muscles into thinking they have worked out long and hard, which means they rapidly burn fat and boost fitness. It has been hailed as the couch potato’s dream, giving the benefits of exercise without leaving the sofa.
Experts say it could combat ills from obesity to muscle-wasting diseases. Even the frailty of old age could be eased by the drug’s muscle-building powers, the U.S. scientists believe. Researcher … Health, Nutrition-Foods »
What is Acai?
Acai (pronounced ( ah-sigh-EE ) is a fruit that grows on the Acai Palm Trees in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil. The Acai berry is small in size (smaller than a grape) and is dark purple in color. Acai is mostly seed, covered in a small amount of pulp. In fact, about 90% of the Acai berry is seed – it is important to note that no one eats the Acai berry seed. Acai, Monavie Acai Juice, has been a traditional food for several centuries of the native people … Health, Nutrition-Foods, Personal Development »
The brain is the most important organ in our body, playing a role in every action and in every thought. As you age, some brain cells can be deteriorate or function less efficiently, potentially affecting your speed of mental processing and ability to retrieve information rapidly. However, many factors besides aging affect mental ability. Depression, stress, sleep disorders, poor health and certain medications are among the most common.
These 10 tips not only improve your brain health, they also strengthen your memory & cognitive ability:
1. Do “neurobic” exercises. It is … Health, Personal Development »
In weight loss, as in reaching many goals, the secret is motivation. One who is most motivated can definitely achieve the goal. There are a lot of weight loss plans and tips, which are good for each and for one who want to reduce body weight. The following are most excellent motivation tips for weight loss to help people along with the fitness goals and their diet:
Motivation Tips #1 How much do you want to lose weight? List all your reasons for wanting to lose weight, or stay …
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” You Feel What You Eat “
Food can change your mood because emotions are just chemical reactions and so whatever can affect these reactions can affect your mood. Food can boost your brain chemistry and so affect your emotions in turn, knowing what food regulates your mood could help you in living a happier and better life. Start your day with these foods to boost your mood: 1. Milk is rich in calcium and the amino acid tryptophan. Beyond its bone-building properties, calcium is known to calm nerves when feeling stressed or … Health, Nutrition-Foods »
Halitosis or bad breath is the condition when breath has an unpleasant odor. Bad breath is not limited to a specific group of eater. Both vegetarians and non-vegetarian alike experience bad breath. Halitosis is an embarrassing social problem more than it is a dental health problem.
Here is a look at some food that can cause bad breath:
1. Foods high in proteins cause bad odor. Proteinis found in meat, fish and seafood, eggs. Cereal grains, peas, beans, and lentils are a so a source of protein as are the ingredient of foods … Health, Personal Development »
When everything is getting on top of us, it seems we have those moments when we are about ready to tear out our hair or someone else’s. That is why all you need is some ideas to de-stress and keep all of you at the top of your game.
Here are 15 ways to de-stress for your present and future life:
1. Exercise Your Body Every Day Getting regular physical activity works wonders in coping with stress. Give your stress to the pavement or the treadmill and let it go from your body. … Health, Personal Development, Psychology »
What is meditation?
Meditation is really just a way of systematically tuning out mental chatter. We all meditate from time to time, but the term itself is usually used to describe an exercise in sustained concentration that you can use to calm your body and quiet your mind – in short, to reduce stress. Historically, meditation has roots in both Eastern and Western spiritual traditions, but you don’t have to be Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, or religious at all to practice it. Today, many people use meditation outside of its traditional religious … Health, Nutrition-Foods »
Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep?
Head for the kitchen and enjoy one or two of these foods. These foods really can make you sleepy. They relax tense muscles, quiet buzzing minds, and/or get calming, sleep-inducing hormones – serotonin and melatonin – flowing. Yawning yet? Bedtime foods that help you sleep:
1 -Bananas. They’re practically a sleeping pill in a peel. In addition to a bit of soothing melatonin and serotonin, bananas contain magnesium, a muscle relaxant.
2 – Warm milk. It’s not a myth. Milk has some tryptophan – an …
A car accident is one of the most dangerous things the average person will meet during their life. This guide is posted in the hope that it will help its readers avoid injury or death. It should be noted that every vehicle is different, and much of the information here (such as airbags) will not apply to those who drive vehicles from 1990 or earlier. The methods of avoiding an accident, and the position one should be in during a crash, however, are effectively universal.
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warc | 201704 | The problem of homelessness has plagued the United States since before the 1960s, yet legislation to assist homeless individuals and families has only been introduced since the late 1980s. Since then, homelessness legislation has sought to help solve the problems that lead to homelessness rather than simply providing a temporary solution. From providing better health care and wages to more affordable housing, homelessness legislation has proven to be effective for many homeless individuals in the United States.
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Although homelessness has long been an issue in the United States, the first legislation to address the issue of homelessness wasn't introduced until 1986. The McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act provides funding for shelters that accommodate homeless individuals. In addition to housing homeless individuals, this legislation also provides free transportation to school for homeless children regardless of its location. The Community Mental Health Act of 1963 has often been cited as a contributing factor to homelessness, requiring legislation to rectify the problem.
Function
The purpose of homelessness legislation is to help eradicate homelessness and to lessen the burdens that lead to homelessness. For example, the No Child Left Behind Act, which was passed in 2001, prevents schools from separating homeless children from non-homeless children. In addition, one of the main goals of the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act was to prevent schools from prohibiting students from registering based on their inability to provide an address.
Effects
A combination of homelessness legislation and coalitions to fight homelessness has had the effect of providing more affordable housing to homeless individuals and families. The National Housing Trust Fund has been proposed to provide funding for homeless individuals to assist them in paying for housing. In addition to providing affordable housing, homelessness legislation seeks to provide health care for those with substance abuse problems and mental illness. A lack of affordable housing and health care are two of the major causes of homelessness, thus legislation seeks to eliminate these obstacles.
Types
Homelessness legislation seeks to solve three basic problems: affordable housing, living wage and mental illness. Although there isn't much legislation to deal with the problem of homelessness, the legislation and initiatives that exist aim to fix these problems by building low-income housing that's affordable for poverty-stricken individuals and families. Programs such as Volunteers of America provide transitional as well as permanent housing for homeless families. In addition, many cities have sought to pass minimum wage laws that are higher than the federal minimum wage to combat the problem of wages that don't allow families and individuals to sustain housing.
Considerations
The Chronic Homelessness Initiative created by President George W. Bush seeks to end chronic homelessness by the year 2012. To aid in achieving this goal, the president teamed up with the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create a program that helps homeless individuals receive housing and employment in several communities. The initiative allocated £8.8 million between the DOL and HUD to eliminate chronic homelessness by 2012.
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warc | 201704 | One of the most common methods of calculating a protein concentration in a laboratory setting is to use a Bradford Assay. The Bradford Reagent is a colorimetric reagent that changes colour based on protein concentration. By combining a known standard curve with the Bradford Reagent, you can create a measure against which you can calculate the concentration of any protein, including antibodies.
Skill level: Moderately Challenging Other People Are Reading Things you need Purified antibody in a known buffer Buffer matching the suspension of the antibody Lyophilised bovine serum albumin (BSA) Microcentrifge tubes Laboratory pen Vortexer Laboratory scale Weighing paper 1ml pipette Bradford reagent Multi-well plate Colorimetric plate reader Microsoft Excel Lab book Pen
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Instructions 1
Measure 200 mg of BSA on weighing paper using a laboratory scale. Enclose it in a microcentrifuge tube. Add 2ml of buffer to the microcentrifuge tube containing the 200 mg of BSA. Label this tube "1."
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Vortex Tube 1 until the BSA is completely dissolved.
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Remove 500 ul of the BSA in buffer and transfer it to a second tube. Label this tube "2." Add 500 ul of plain buffer to Tube 2.
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Remove 200 ul of BSA in buffer from Tube 1 and transfer it to a new tube. Label this tube "3." Add 800 ul of plain buffer to Tube 3.
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Remove 100 ul of BSA in buffer from Tube 1 and transfer it to a new tube. Label this tube "4." Add 900 ul of plain buffer to Tube 4.
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Remove 10 ul of BSA in buffer from Tube 1 and transfer it to a new tube. Label this tube "5." Add 990 ul of plain buffer to Tube 5. Tubes 1- 5 comprise a graded standard series. The first tube has a known concentration of 100 mg/ml; the second, 50 mg/ml; the third, 20 mg/ml, the fourth, 10 mg/ml; and the fifth, 1 mg/ml. Each tube contains approximately 1ml of solution.
Create a Standard 1
Add 5 0ul of purified antibody to 95 0ul of buffer. Label this tube "A."
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Add 10 ul of purified antibody to 990 ul of buffer. Label this tube "B."
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Add 2 ul of purified antibody to 998 ul of buffer. Label this tube "C."
Create Antibody Dilutions 1
Place 0.5ml of plain buffer in the first wells in two columns of the multiwell plate.
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Place 0.5ml of the contents of Tube 1 in the second wells of the first two columns in the multiwell plate. Continue down the graded series until the first two columns contain 0.5ml of one BSA standard solution from each of Tubes 1-5, including wells for plain buffer.
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Add 0.5ml of Bradford Reagent to each well. Swirl the plate to mix the reagent with the proteinaceous solutions, being careful not to spill the contents of any of the wells. Wait 5 minutes.
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Read the plate according to the protocol specific to your plate reader at a wavelength of 595 nm.
Load the plate 1
Copy the values read from the plate reader into Microsoft Excel.
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Create a graph from the two columns of values representing the BSA standard using the Chart Wizard in Microsoft Excel.
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Plot the points measured from the antibody dilutions in the Excel graph. Read the corresponding concentration of protein according to the value of the y-axis for the antibody dilution point on the Excel graph.
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Depending on whether you're using the values obtained from Tube A, B or C, multiply the value by either 20, 40 or 500, respectively. The resulting value is the concentration of your purified antibody.
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warc | 201704 | Would a national law requiring graduated drivers licensing in all 50 states save lives? Backers of the STANDUP Act, including major insurer AllState, believe so, and they’re pushing for the reintroduction of the bill, which would create a standardized, federally administered program. Many supporters claim that restricting teen driving privileges would drastically reduce teen accidents. The positive outcome could be more affordable care insurance for teens.
Short for Safe Teen and Notice Driver Uniform Protection, the STANDUP Act (H.R. 1895) was first introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in April 2009. A year later, the Senate introduced S. 3269, a nearly identical bill. The House bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit; the Senate bill was sent to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. By law at the end of the each congressional session bills and resolutions that haven’t passed are cleared from the books. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Timothy Bishop, both Democrats from New York, are sponsoring reintroduction of STANDUP in the 112
th Congressional session.
The new bill will likely contain the same provisions as the originals:
A 3-stage licensing process that includes a minimum 6-month learners permit no sooner than age 16. During Stage 1, teens would not be allowed to drive at night without adult supervision or use any form of communication device (e.g. cell phone) while driving. Nor could they drive with any passengers other than the adult supervisor.
An Intermediate Stage would stay in effect until age 18. The nighttime driving and cell phone prohibitions of Stage 1 would remain in effect. The teen would not be allowed to have more than one non-family passenger under age 21 without a licensed driver older than 21 in the car. At age 18, the teen would be eligible for a full-privilege license.
Additionally, it would give power to the Secretary of Transportation to introduce more restrictions or requirements during the learner’s permit stage.
States that comply with the law within 3 years of its enactment would be entitled to federal incentive grants. States that fail to comply would be subject to sanctions, which typically take the form of curtailed highway construction funding.
Supporters of the STANDUP Act cite National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics that new teen drivers are more likely to crash than other drivers, with 16-year olds having a crash rate three times greater than 17-year-olds and five times greater than 18-year-olds.
Detractors say it’s unnecessary federal intrusion, since every state except North Dakota already has some form of three-stage graduated teen licensing program in place. They also claim is would place unfair burden on working teens and teens in rural areas. With gasoline prices soaring, the restriction on passengers would seem to carry an undue economic burden, as well.
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warc | 201704 | A brief review on color temperature and how itaffects white LED light
While there are many variations of white LEDlight available today, they all fall under three basic categoricaldescriptions: “warm white,” “purewhite,” and “cool white.” At oppositeends of the chart are “warm white,” which is ayellow tinted white light, and “cool white,”which displays a tint of blue. In between is “purewhite” which, as the name suggests, is pretty much themost pure form white LED light available.
Only white and blue lights are measured in thissense; LEDs not in the white-blue spectrum do not.
Color temperature
In its most basic definition, color temperatureis a standard of measurement in degrees Kelvin that is based on thephysics concept of the “black body radiator”:it absorbs all the light/energy that impacts it, but according tothermodynamics, it’s also a perfect emitter.
A good example of this concept can be seen whena piece of metal is exposed to a heat source. The metal, inabsorbing the heat, emits different colors as it warms up. It turnsred when first heated, becomes orange as it gets hotter, turnswhite as the temperature continues to increase, and so on. You canactually determine an approximate temperature of the metal simplyby recording the color it emits.
Despite the fact that LEDs produce light by aprocess other than heating, we still use correlated colortemperature (CCT) when describing the appearance of the LED as itrelates to the appearance of a black body radiator (in thisexample, that would be the piece of metal). The CCT, in this sense,is simply the closest point on the black body curve to a particularcolor as defined by its chromaticity value.
Different temperatures = different colors
When the glow of the white LED light is slightlyyellow, it’s typically around 3000° Kelvin (K).Due to the yellowish tint of the light, this particular color isreferred to as “warm white.” Further up thescale, “pure white” LED light measures ataround 4500°K and even higher up is “coolblue” white light, which displays a reading of6500°K or more.
Naturally, there’s some confusion overthis. If the temperature is low, why is it considered“warm?” And if it’s high, why are wecalling it “cool”?
You must consider the answer to this in thevisual sense of how we’re using the words. The human mindhas been conditioned for thousands and thousands of years to agreethat the color yellow indicates warmth and blue means cool. Assuch, the words “warm” and“cool” are simply adjectives used to describethe type of color being emitted.
Examples
There are a ton of white light examples allaround us that can be applied to the color temperature scale. Thetemperatures listed below are approximate (so save yourselves thehate letters, Kelvin enthusiasts):
White light at:
Here’s how this translatesvisually:
Things to keep in mind when purchasing a whiteLED light
Higher color temperatures do not necessarilyindicate a higher quality, or more expensive light. It alsodoesn’t mean that it’s any brighter thanothers. Variations in diodes largely affect the price of theproducts, not the LED’s color temperature range.
Also keep in mind that LEDs aren’tperfect. Every diode has a slight variation on their colortemperature. Cheaper and less quality LEDs have a fairly wide colortemperature range. For example, a warm white LED could rangebetween 3000-3500°K. This is a pretty significantdifference. High quality LEDs, on the other hand, have a somewhattighter range, often times just 150°K difference.
Why is this important? Unexpected variations inwhite light could turn out to be quite noticeable depending uponhow the LED is being used. Warm light is best used in living spacesas it tends to be more flattering to clothing and skin tones. Coollight, on the other hand, is preferred for visual tasks, as itproduces excellent contrast. For best application practices, keepin mind these easy-to-remember basics:
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warc | 201704 | Right now, as things stand, only a small percentage of medical practices have fully implemented EMRs (about 15 percent), research suggests. But the trend toward integrating physicians in Accountable Care Organizations is moving much faster.
I don’t have stats to hand, but everything I’ve read and heard suggests that the provider community is a lot more comfortable with the ACO concept than EMR adoption.
The thing is, can ACOs advance without higher EMR adoption rates? I don’t think so. To my mind, if you want to integrate medical practices and hospitals — with the goal of managing quality jointly — a shared EMR seems virtually indispensable.
During the first wave of ACO adoption, we’re seeing tie-ups between mid-sized to large practices and large health systems. Those large practices are reasonably likely to have EMR systems in place, and just as importantly, an IT department to support them.
But if ACOs models are to work, they’ll eventually have to embrace smaller practices, which make up the vast majority of U.S. medical groups overall. And if those groups are either EMR-less or just getting started, it’s going to be pretty tough to share value-based payments, coordinate across episodes of care and track quality jointly.
Yes, hospitals can give doctors access to their own, industrial-grade EMRs — and some do — but ultimately, EMR use will have to be part of the smaller practices’ culture for ACOs to work.
And while medical practices will understand ACOs, particularly if they’ve been through lots of fashionable hospital-practice partnership models, EMRs will still be tough to swallow.
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warc | 201704 | CLICK BELOW TO WATCH THE VIDEO Evan Carmichael:He's an American motivational speaker, personal finance instructor and self-help author. He became well known from his infomercials and self-help books. In 2013, Forbes estimated his net worth at 480 million dollars. He's Tony Robbins, and here are his Top Ten Rules For Success. Rule #1: Raise Your Standards Tony Robbins: "Ultimately, if you're going to have lasting change in anything, you're really talking about just raising your standards. I mean, I always tell; if you want to know how to change your life, I'll give it to you in words, boring as it sounds, 'raise your standards.'Now, what does mean, corny as it sounds, 'raise your standards'."?
"Well, thank you for the breakthrough thought, Tony. I'm glad I wasted my time watching this little email with you."
"Think about it. Lasting change is different than a goal. You don't always get your goals, but you always get your standards. Maybe what'll help you is to think about it this way. I try to explain standards to people with a different set of words. Think of it as everybody in life gets their 'musts'. They don't get their 'shoulds'."
"Think about it. Most people have a list of 'shoulds'; don't they? Don't you have a list of 'shoulds,' things you should do, you should follow through on?”
'I should lose some weight'
'I should work out more'
'I make more calls'
'I should respond more rapidly to my email'
'I should get into the office earlier'
'I should be more.'
“Whatever your 'should' list, people love to have their 'should' be met, but it's like New Year's resolutions-- If it does, it's really exciting. If it doesn't, which is most of the time, it's a little disappointing, but you kind of know it's not going to happen."
"When you decide something is a 'must' for you, an absolute 'must,' when you cut off any possible-- you say, 'I'm going to find a way, or I'm going to make the way.' Human beings, when they resolve things, when they make a real resolution inside themselves, which is they raise the standard and make it a 'must,' they find the way."
"Think about it in your own life. Haven't you had some area of your life where you raised your standard, and your life has never been the same? Maybe, at one time in your life, you smoked cigarettes. Or you did something, and you did it for years. You kept trying to change it, trying to change it and kept telling yourself, 'I should.' Then, one day, something happened. Something just clicked you over. Something took you over that tipping point, and inside yourself, you said, 'No more.' That was a very, very different experience; wasn't it?"
"It becomes part of our identity."
"Something inside of you shifted. What was a 'should' became a 'must,' and you've never gone back. Is there an area like that in your life that you can think of? Again, did you ever smoke cigarettes? Did you ever eat a certain way, drink a certain form of alcohol and then finally say, 'No more,' and you just don't go back? Notice this; it doesn't really take any willpower, anymore, because somewhere, when we make this click, when we make something a 'must,' we attach ourselves to it. It becomes part of our identity
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"One thing I've learned, in the last --gosh-- 33 years of work on people from, now, over 100 countries, four million people, is human beings absolutely follow through on who they believe they are. If you said to me, 'Well, I'm really going to work hard to stop smoking, but I've been a smoker my whole life. I am a smoker,' I know your days are numbered. You're going to be back smoking cigarettes, again, because we all act consistent with who we believe we are"
"I tell people the strongest force in the whole human personality is this need to stay consistent with how we define ourselves."
"If you define yourself as somebody who is really conservative, you're not going to be crazy and act nuts, unless you're really drunk or something."
"Then you can say it's the alcohol, when it's really just you finally getting permission to be yourself. The alcohol is your excuse. If you're a really crazy person, you act crazy, outrageous, playful. You don't act conservative because it's not who you are."
"Very often people say, 'Well, I can't do that. I'm not that kind of person.' I always say to people, 'Really? When did you define yourself? I mean, really, how many years ago did you come up with what you could and couldn't do in your life? How many years ago?”
“Most people, if they really look at how they're living their life today, it's based on a set of standards, a set of beliefs that they made choices about 10, 20, 30 or more years ago. Very often, we made decisions in our youth, or very young, about what to believe, about what we were capable of, about who we are as a person, and that becomes the glass ceiling, if you will, that controls us."
"It's just who I am, that's how it is. That's just the way it is in my life."
"There is a corny metaphor, but it's true. I remember, one time, I was with my family at the circus. There was a person there, and they had this big, giant elephant. You look at this elephant. They take this little rope, put it around the elephant's neck, and they drive this stake into the ground. I mean, you look at this, and you know that elephant could rip down the entire tent with almost no effort. Yet, the elephant doesn't struggle, doesn't try. Why? Because the elephant's conditioned.”
“They could take that elephant and condition the elephant when it's a baby elephant. That's how they train them. When it's a little baby elephant and it doesn't have the power, yet, they put a big rope around it, and they drive this huge stake in the ground. The elephant fights and fights and fights. One day, finally, that elephant decides, 'I'm not capable of pulling this out.' Once that becomes the definition of an identity of anyone - an elephant, in this case - they don't even try, anymore. It's just who I am, that's how it is. That's just the way it is in my life."
"I'd like to ask you to take a look at any place you've got a limitation and ask yourself, 'When did I decide to accept that limitation?' You may not even see it as a limitation. You might see it as, just, 'That's who I am.' So often, in our lives, we've adapted to be a certain way, so that we don't fail or so that people will like us or respect us. It's not necessarily who we are."
"Joy comes when you're spontaneous."
"It's really hard to be truly happy when you're not being yourself, and most of us have no clue who we are. A big part of my work - if you've ever been to an event, you know - is to get people to do things spontaneously, without thinking, because that's when the real you shows up. That's when the energy comes alive. When you do that, when you start to connect your true nature, suddenly, there's energy available for you to set a higher standard for what you want in your life. That's what this is really all about."
We live who we believe we are.
"When I talk about 'standards' or I talk about 'shoulds' versus 'musts,' think about your own life. I know there have been areas in your life where, at some point in time, you just shifted. You raised the standard, and your life changed because whatever people have their identity attached to, they live. We live who we believe we are. That's just how it works."
"I'll give you an example. Look at your physical body. Your physical body, today, is an absolute reflection of only one thing. Not your goals, not your desires, but your standards, the identity you have for yourself. If your standard is you're an athlete, then there's a certain amount of strength, a muscle tone, an energy that's available in your body, on a regular basis, because that's who you are. You do whatever is necessary to maintain that identity."
"Again, the strongest force in the human personality is this need to stay consistent with how we define ourselves because if you don't know who you are, you wouldn't know how to act. Once you lock in on that identity, your brain finds a way to keep you there. If you say, 'Man, I'm overweight. I've always been overweight. I'm big-boned' and that's the story you've got, then you're going to always find a way to get back there. That's your settling point. That's your identity. That's where things lock in."
"You don't just get a result without some kind of action."
"If you see somebody who's in really great shape, you ask them, 'Do you work out?' You know the answer, 'Yes.' 'How often?' They'll tell you, 'Three times,' 'Four times,' 'Five times a week,' whatever. In a seminar, I'll ask people, 'Who, here, works out at least five days a week? Stand up.' You look around that room, and you know that they work out five times a week because you can see their body. You don't just get a result without some kind of action, without some form of ritual; 'ritual,' meaning actions you do consistently."
"Now, do you believe those people that are out there, working out five days a week, do they have more time than you do or I have or anybody else? Of course not. Is their life less busy? Of course not. It's just a 'must' for them. They must work out that way. They've made that turn, and their life changed."
I'm going to take on a new challenge.
“I'm not saying you have to work out five days a week. I'm just saying, whatever you really want, 'wants' don't get met consistently; 'standards' do. Whatever you identify, 'This is who I am.' It's not so much about changing your identity, as it is expanding it; deciding that, instead of your goal is to lose 10 pounds, which is not compelling, what if your vision was to 'get back to my fighting weight'? 'This year,' 'This month,' 'This next 90 days, I'm going to transform my body. I'm going to take on a new challenge."
“I'm going to find some technique or strategy. There's a million of them - that can re-frame myself. Or, I want to feel younger, stronger, more vibrant than ever before. Here are my reasons. I want the energy to really make my life work because it's tough out there, and I want to be stronger than I've ever been before.”
“I want to go in front of the mirror, and if I'm naked, not want to laugh. I want to look there and take a good look, and go, 'Yeah. I'm proud of whatever I see there.' Whatever it takes. Something is going to make you laugh, smile. Something is going to tease yourself, but something is going to move you to another level.”
“If you identify yourself in a new way, you own that every day and that becomes the standard of how you live, you'll find a way to make that standard real."
"Money is the same way. Think about it. It doesn't matter what's happening 'in the marketplace.' People that make money find a way to make money, no matter what; don't they? I mean, most people's standard is to pay their bills, so that's what most people find a way to do. Even when economic times get tough, most people, if that's their absolute standard, they find a way."
They find a way.
"Some people's standard is to pay their bills most of the time, and so, most of the time, they do. Some people's standard is not just to pay their bills, but to take care of their family and maybe even some of their friends. They find a way. In fact, some people may be in a family where, if they don't have enough money... They barely have money to pay their bills. They worked their guts out, and then somebody - their mother, their father or somebody else, their sister - gets ill. There's not enough money to take care of it. Nobody else has money in the family. They don't, either, but they find a way to get that money and take care of their mother or father, don't they, and pay their bills. They never could do it before. Why? The situation made them raise their own standard. Not everybody does that. Somebody else in the family might have money and still not take care of their mother. It all comes down to the inner game, my friends.”
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Changing your life is a change in the inner game.”
“The outside world, you can't control, but you have absolute control over this one, if you learn the dynamics of what shapes you. Identity is one of those simple, clear, fundamental basics that if you start to shift it, everything else will shift in your life, as well."
"Somebody will, by the way, have to have more than enough money to do what they want, when they want, where they want, with whomever they want, contribute the way they want. If that's their 'must,' they find a way. I know that sounds overly simplistic, but it's true."
It's because they have standard.
"Somebody once said you could take all the money in the world out of the hands of everybody, out of all the wealthy people in the world who are really successful, give it to other people. It wouldn't take too long; those people would have it back in their hands. It's not because they're manipulative. It's because they have standard”
“Some are manipulative. Don't get me wrong, but they have a standard of what they're going to find a way to make happen. I'm just simply saying to you, take those three magic words and live them. Raise your standard."
Rule #2: Be Trully Fullfiled"Michael Gerber, the guy that wrote The E-Myth, talks about why so many businesses, young businesses fail. One of the things he says is most people are not really entrepreneurs, but they think that's what they should be. They think that's the sexy thing, that's the most attractive thing, that's the best answer.”
“What I say to you is you've got to separate the vehicle from the outcome. What is it that's going to truly fulfill you? What is it that's going to give you that extraordinary life? What's going to make things magnificent, on your terms, not somebody else's terms, not your father, your mother, your background? What is that, really?"
"Separate the vehicle. There are many ways to get to that vehicle, but I'm saying, sometimes you have to reevaluate what's going to really make you fulfilled.
- What is your gift?
- Are you an artist?
- Are you the talent that can produce something no one else produces as a skill, a product, a service or some impact?
- Are you incredibly good at management; you really know how to manage or lead people?
- Are you an extraordinary entrepreneur that can take that gigantic gut-load of risk, create the vision, attract the talent that you need, the managers and leaders?"
Well, I can do all these.
"You may have all three abilities, but which one really fulfills you the most, is going to be the critical question. We tend to want to do them all, especially in a room like this, because you're all overachievers; right? Me, too. You say, 'Well, I can do all these.' Yes, you can, but what will it do to your quality of life? See, again, the secret is going to be this. What is an extraordinary life, on your terms, today?"
Rule #3: Progress Equals Hapiness"Things, getting things is not going to make you happy. That's good news in a tough economy. It's a good reminder. It doesn't matter what you get. It doesn't matter whether it be money or opportunity. All those things might excite you for the moment. Even a relationship, as magnificent as it may be, might exciting for a while, but if you don't keep growing, that relationship isn't going to stay exciting." "The secret to real happiness is progress."
“Progress equals happiness, and if we can make progress on a regular basis, we feel alive. That's why, at the beginning of the year, we get this thing like, "Okay. I could have this fresh start. I could really do what my soul desires. I could expand. I could grow. I could improve. I could change. Or maybe, better than change, I could progress."
Change is automatic, but progress is not.
"See, think about that. Progress has an aliveness to it; doesn't it? You don't have to work at changing. People say all the time, now, 'Well, I'm working on changing.' Don't worry about it. You don't have to work on changing. Change is automatic. Your body is going to change, whether you want it or not, as the years go by. No matter how hard you work, there are going to be some changes going on there."
We don't have to work on change.
"The economy is going to change, no matter what you want it to do. The weather is going to change. Relationships are going to change. Everything in life is always changing. We don't have to work on change. Change is automatic, but progress is not. If you want to make real progress, then you really have to look at your life in a different way. You have to say, I have to take control of this process and not just hope it's going to work out, like people do who make a resolution."
Rule #4: Love your Customer "Treat people, at the end of the relationship, like it's the beginning, and there won't be an end.”
“That's not just your intimate relationship. What if your customers... What if you fell in love with your customers, with your clients more than your product, more than your company? If your entire life is about meeting their needs, if you would do what for your customers or clients, you would do what? If you loved your customers and clients; you'd do anything, guess what? They're going to love you."
You want clients for life, not just customers, fall in love with them.
"Most people love their customers and clients as long as they buy from them, do what they want, respond to them. If they don't, they go, 'That's the end.' You want clients for life, not just customers, fall in love with them. It's a different focus; isn't it? It's a different meaning, and that creates a different life because you make decisions differently from that place."
"What does it take to create world-class marketing? What is the unique selling proposition? What is what we call 'value-added marketing,' VAM? Today, most people are sick and tired of advertising because where is it? Everywhere." Rule #5: Add Value
"In fact, I have a question for you. How many of you, in this room, do not even see banner ads, anymore? Literally, it's there, but you don't perceive it, like your brain literally washes it out. Raise your hand if that's true. Keep your hands nice and high, and look around the room right now. You'll see 98% of the people wash it out, so don't buy them, unless you're going to create something really unique. It's a total waste of your money and your time, in the world we're in today."
You do something.
"Today, what creates marketing is when you don't just market, but you add value to people. You do something. You teach them. You give them an insight. You give something valuable that costs them nothing, and then they look to you as an expert. They look to you as a person that adds value. They want you to supply them more information, more experience, more products and more services."
"If you lend me this whole business about meeting your needs, you can run a successful business, but it'll be a job because you'll never be able to sell it. If it's just meeting your needs, it's not a system. It demands your attention, your connection. It's giving what you want. Ultimately, it's not going to give somebody else what they want, so you can't sell it." Rule #6: Have an Exit Strategy Most people don't have a clear exit strategy.
"If you can't sell your business, if you don't have an exit strategy, you have a job. I don't care how successful the business is. That doesn't mean you have to sell the business, but one of the most important decisions you make in business is, ultimately, If I was going to sell this, if I chose to, I have to know who would I sell this to, so that I have long-term value, not just an income along the way. I have this critical mass here. I have a multiple of my business.Most people don't have a clear exit strategy. They think, 'I'll come up with that someday.' You have to start with that in the mind. That has to be part of your focus, if you're going to be successful in your business."
He made lots of money. In the end, didn't get the value.
"I can remember the gentleman who built CAA in Hollywood. It was the largest, most successful agency; right? Michael Ovitz, remember that name? He put together Nike, Coca-Cola and these billion-dollar deals. Eventually, Michael Ovitz went to go sell that business. He had never thought through an exit strategy, and he got almost nothing for it because the laws prevented him from selling it to a studio. He had to sell it to some of his employees for pennies on its real value. Mike found a way to make money, later on, in another place, off of Disney, but the bottom line is the guy didn't have an exit strategy. It was brilliant. He made lots of money. In the end, didn't get the value."
"Whenever people fail to achieve their goals, 99.9% of the time, you ask them why and they'll tell you it's because of a lack of resources. That's what all these things are." Rule #7: Be Resourceful
"I didn't have the support," right?
"I didn't have the money."
"We didn't have the time."
"We didn't have this."
"We didn't have that."
"There is a resource that people believe is missing, and that resource belief structure then keeps people from every being able to really lead because what leaders do is they find a way to maximize whatever resources they have, as little as they may be. They don't believe in limited resources."
"I'll give you an example. Let's take a business example, to start with. In 1974, a guy named Sam Walton had built his little company up. He came up with an idea. He started with $20,000 in, I think, 1962, if I remember right. By 1974, within 12 years, he had 78 stores, and you know how he did it?”
Success leaves clues.
“In the middle of the night, he'd drive across the border, and he'd go and study other people's stores. He'd buy everything the cheapest he could, in the middle of the night. He'd go to other people's stores. Whatever was working, he figured out. Success leaves clues.”
“He came back and did it in his store. Whatever was working in any store, in any competitor, anywhere he could do it, he did it. He figured out how to maximize the little resources he had, his 20,000; built 78 stores."
This is all he can do, and the word on Wall Street was "sell."
"If you read any of the people following him - the company had gone public in that year - they're all saying, 'This is it. He's maximized his resources.' He only had so much money. There are only so many cities that are going to appeal to this 'discounting' mentality; right? This is it. This is all he can do, and the word on Wall Street was 'sell.'"
"Now, what's interesting is, at that time, you look at Sears and Kmart, and they were gargantuan companies, weren't they; 20, 30, 40, 50 times, 100 times his size or more, probably? At that time, they were the leaders, and they knew what was going to happen. Did things change; yes or no? Did he suddenly get mass amounts of capital? No."
"Here's what they didn't understand? Sam Walton, now, or the Walton organization, Walmart, is the most successful retailing operation on Earth. When you talk about Bill Gates being the richest man in the world, that's only true because Sam's fortune is divided amongst a bunch of different family members. You put them together, they dwarf Bill Gates."
"Sam Walton did this. How did he do it? What people underestimated is that this guy could go to 4,400 stores, do 250 billion. Where is Kmart today? They've been shrinking. All of them have been shrinking, and he is the dominant force on Earth."
"Resourcefulness is the ultimate resource."
"Here's the thing he understood; resources are interesting, but the ultimate resources are the feelings of emotion that make you resourceful. Think of it this way; resourcefulness is the ultimate resource. What do I mean? What are the emotions that make all this possible? What's the fuel that takes an idea from being in your head, where you, intellectually, know what to do?"
They were more resourceful.
"How many have had an idea, for example, it was a great idea; you're excited about it, and then you didn't do anything? Then, one day, there you saw it, on the shelf. You saw it somewhere. Someone stole your idea. How many have had this happen? Say 'Aye'? [audience says 'aye'] The only difference between you and that person was not that they had more resources. They were more resourceful."
"Success and failure are not giant events. They don't just show up. You don't just suddenly became successful or suddenly have this cataclysmic event that makes you fail. It may look that way, but failure comes from all the little things.” Rule #8: Pay Attention to the Little Things
“It's failure to make the call. It's failure to check the books. It's failure to say 'I'm sorry.' It's failure to push yourself to do things, physically, that you don't want to do. All those little failures, day after day, come together until, one day, some cataclysmic event happens, and you blame that. That event happened because you missed all the little stuff. Do you agree with me?"
Success is having a vision.
"Success, by the way, is not some overnight event. It's all these little things. Success is having a vision. Success is making it compelling. Success is really seeing it and feeling it, every day, with strong enough reasons. Success is feeling the sense that I'm here to grow, and I'm here to give something to the world, more than just myself."
“All the little stuff, that's where success comes from. In business, it comes from delivering more than anybody could imagine. All those little things add up, and people go, 'Wow'. That's who I want to do business with. It's true in any area of your life."
"Leverage is critical. You know how I get so much done? Because I don't just get it done. I know the outcome. I know the purpose, and I look for leverage. Leverage is different than delegation. What's the problem with delegation? Delegation is you have all that needs to be done, so you give it to someone else. You tell them what needs to be done, and when they don't do it, you're pissed off." Rule #9: Look for Leverage
"Leverage says;
I can move the biggest boulder in the world, with a little bit of effort. I have something I can do it with, but I'm still part of it.
Leverage is, if I'm going to leverage something here with Tom, I'm going to make sure Tom understands the what?
The outcome. I want to make sure Tom understands the...? The purpose, the why and the action.”
“I might say to Tom, 'If you can get this done without this action or better action, go for it, baby, and I want to talk to you on this date. We have to promise that we're going to check in before it's needed, so there are no surprises. If you're having problems, Tom, come back to me because we're partners on this.' That, I call 'leverage.'"
There is time.
"You know what I do when I have no time? There is time. I just have to leverage it. You know what I'm saying? You say, 'I have no one to leverage it, too.' Shane, over here, right? I have all the stuff he wants to do; can't leverage it. Shane's answer was hire somebody. Then he thinks about what it's going to take, and goes, '$125,000, I can't do that now.' He's getting caught up in one way to get the outcome. Leverage. He goes through his list, and goes, What if I go someone to do 20% of this stuff? I could spend 20 grand to get that much freedom. I could pay for it times 10. 'Hmm.'"
Leverage is ultimate power.
"If I'm really productive, my productivity should enhance the world. Not only in my clients and customers; but it should provide jobs for other people. If there's anything you hate to do, it's because you're either ineffective at it or you don't think it's very important, but it is urgent.You need to hire somebody for those things, and ideally, somebody who loves that job. You're never going to grow when your time is eaten up for activities that aren't that important. Activity without high levels of purpose is the drain of your fortune.Do it now
.If you can't get it all now, do a part of it now. Leverage is power. Leverage is ultimate power." "Here's what I've created for me life, and anyone I know has succeeded. I'm a 17-year-old kid from Mezuzah, California, with no real education, other than self-education; with no background; with parents that did their best, all of them; with no money.” Rule #10: Change your Mindset
“I did one thing. I love people, and I had an enormous banana made upon myself. I sculpted my mind and my emotions to get me to do whatever it would take to achieve and to contribute, but to do that, I did it by using my body and changing my focus.”
“I did it by putting myself in a peak physiology and using what I called 'incantations.' Can you train yourself to believe something; yes or no? [audience says 'yes'] Absolutely."
"How many of you ever made the fatal mistake of going to Disneyland or Disney World, and while you're there, made the fatal mistake of going to a ride called It's a Small World After All? [laughter] What happens for about a week after you're out of that damn place?”
If you don't change your physiology, you won't get anything.
“You're still singing this thing in your head, in 24 languages; right? Well, let me tell you something. How many of you have things, when you want to go achieve them, and this part of your voice goes, 'It's not going to happen' or 'Forget it'? How many have a voice that sometimes interrupts that good pattern? Say 'Aye.' [audience says 'aye'] What you want to do is train a new one.Starting when I was 17, I started doing incantations, not affirmations. Affirmation, you go, 'I'm happy. I'm happy. I'm happy.' What's the problem? You haven't changed your what? Your what? Physiology. If you don't change your physiology, you won't get anything.”
Use your body and your voice.
“An incantation is not only you speak it, but you embody what you're saying with all the intensity you can. You do it with another repetitions that it sticks in your head. Like It's a Small World Now, the conversation in your head is always the same, and it gives you want you want. Use your body and your voice."
"Seventeen years ago, I started doing things. I was working for Jim Rohn, the speaker, and I was 17 years old. I had long hair; minestrone soup acne on my face. I was trying to call on Bear Stearns-type of people and convince them why they should go to this man's seminar and be more successful.”
"I loved people, and I believed."
“I was driving a 1968 Volkswagen that I had earned at $40 a week, as a janitor. The only way I did it was park far from the building and then go in. I loved people, and I believed. When I put myself in state, I was able to influence people that were far more successful than I was at the time."
"I will do something that I still do backstage and I've done for 23 years because I don't hope I'm going to be in good state. I demand it, so I do an incantation. Using my whole body, I'd say, 'I no command my subconscious mind to direct me in helping as many people as possible today, to better their lives, by giving me the strength, the emotion, the persuasion, the humor, the brevity, whatever it takes to show these people and get these people to change their lives now. I would that, literally, driving in my Volkswagen to a meeting, in LA, on a freeway for 40 minutes. People would look. I'm screaming at the top of my lungs, and they're going, 'I know he's a serial killer. I know he is.By the time I entered that room... When two people meet, if there is rapport, the person who is most certain will always influence the other person, and I was totally certain. They were trying to get revved up to certainty. Do you agree with this; yes or no? [audience says 'Yes']"
I had to change my mindset.
"I'd do another one because I was poor. I had to change my mindset. I kept doing things, but I never got beyond it. I'd say, 'God's wealth is circulating in my life. His wealth flows to me, in avalanches of abundance. All my needs, desires and goals are met instantaneously by infinite intelligence. For I am one with God, and God is everything.' I would imagine the abundance in my life, and I would feel so grateful. A year later, I went from making $38,000 a year to making a million dollars a year, in one year."
Evan Carmichael: Thank you so much for watching. I made this video because Subash Limbu and my cameraman, Jason, asked me to. If there is a famous entrepreneurthat you want me to profile next, leave it in the comments below, and I'll see what I can do. I'd also love to know which of Tony Robbins top 10 rules was the most impactful on you. Leave it in the comments, and I'll join the discussion. Thank you so much for watching. Continue to believe, and I'll see you soon. Bonus Tony Robbins: Family First Clarity is Power
"Did you ever buy a certain outfit or a certain car and suddenly see that car or outfit everywhere? How many of you have had that experience? Say, 'I'. How come that car or outfit is everywhere? It always was everywhere, but now you notice it and the reason is because there's a part of your brain called the reticular activating system, the RAS. That part of your brain determines what you notice and what you don't notice. Your brain spends most of its time trying to make sure you don't notice because you'll go crazy if you notice everything."
"But, when you decide what's most important to you, your brain goes after it. Everyone I know who's successful, builds what I call an RPM plan. RPM is built on the metaphor that the way to get from where you are to where you want to go the fastest is you've got to build power, like in a car, RPMs. The 'R' stands for, they know the result in the rafter, they know what they want precisely."
"If you don't know exactly what you want or if you let yourself get beyond that into something general, you're not going to achieve it." Assignment
- What's an area in your life right now that you really want to improve?
- What's an area that's important to improve?
- If you're body's great, how about your career?
- If your career's great, how about your relationships?
Intimate ones especially. Or, your kids. Or, your relationship with your creator, your spiritual side of your life. Or, is it your finances. Figure an area that really matters, decide on that area."
1. "Number One: Write down what your life is like in that area right now as specifically as possible. So, you might say, 'Well I'm 13.5 pounds' overweight. You know, whatever the weight is, whatever the situation is. Or, 'My body fat's like this' or 'I wake up exhausted in the morning.' And you write the truth of where you are right now, so you're real clear. Or, I'm not in a relationship."
"I say I want a relationship, but I'm not in one. I don't seem to find them; all the good ones seem to be gone is my belief. I really do want one, but I don't have it. Whatever your definition is, 'I'm in a relationship and God I wish I wasn't in a relationship. I'm planning my escape.' Wherever you are. Or, 'I have a wonderful relationship, we love each other, but there just isn't enough passion. Just write the truth of where you are. The area you want to change, but write how it is."
2. "The Second Step is, and this is where you've got to be really honest with yourself, what are the rituals that have put there? Because, whatever results you're getting, even if you don't like the results, there are some rituals that are putting you in that place."
"There are some rituals of what you eat or don't eat, how you move or don't move, how you sleep or don't sleep. There are some rituals in the lack of variety or spice or energy or focus in an area. There's something you're doing and it's usually not one thing, it's a bunch of little things that you kind of do consistently whenever you think about getting in a relationship, whenever you think about working out, whenever you think about money, you get yourself into a state of overwhelm. You start thinking about all of the things you can't control. Just write down all of the rituals you have."
3. "Here's the Third Step: What do you want? What's your vision? Be really specific. I want to be my fighting weight; I want to be the strongest I've ever felt. I want to be. . . I'm going to turn. . .whatever it is, be specific."
4. "Last step Number Four: What are the rituals that will get you there? What would you need to do differently each morning if you were going be that kind of energy, that kind of strength? How often would you have to work out? What days would you work out? What time?"
"A ritual is something you do consistently, usually at a specific time so it becomes automatic." Two Pains in life | 37,053 | 14,333 | 0.000071 |
warc | 201704 | A wide variety of treatment options exists for hemorrhoids, depending on the type of hemorrhoid and the severity of your symptoms.
Eating a high-fiber diet can help make stools softer and easier to pass, reducing the urge to strain during bowel movements. Fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds.
The American Dietetic Association recommends that adult women eat at least 25 grams of fiber each day, and that adult men eat at least 38 grams.
If you're having a hard time getting enough fiber in your diet, you can also take a fiber supplement.
Hemorrhoid Home Remedies
There are several steps you can take at home to ease the discomfort caused by hemorrhoids:
Take a sitz bath (sitting, covering just your hips and buttocks) in warm water two to three times daily for 10 to 15 minutes each Use ice packs to relieve swelling Don't push too hard or strain while passing a bowel movement Clean your anus after each bowel movement by gently patting (rather than wiping) with moistened pads, such as baby wipes Hemorrhoid Medications
A number of over-the-counter creams, ointments, or pads are available to help relieve pain and itching caused by hemorrhoids. These products often contain hydrocortisone or witch hazel.
Avoid laxatives, which can lead to diarrhea and worsen hemorrhoid symptoms.
Hemorrhoid Procedures
If hemorrhoids don't go away with home treatments, medical procedures may be needed.
If you visit your doctor with painful external hemorrhoids — those located around the outside of the anus — your doctor may offer to excise them (cut them off) during the office visit. You will be given a shot with a local anesthetic to numb the area before the procedure.
Doctor's office procedures for internal hemorrhoids — those located inside the rectum — may include:
Rubber band ligation: In this procedure, the doctor places a small rubber band around the base of the hemorrhoid. The rubber band cuts off the hemorrhoid's blood supply.
This procedure typically causes the hemorrhoid to shrink and fall off within about a week.
Sclerotherapy: In this quick, often painless procedure, the doctor injects a chemical into the blood vessel to shrink the hemorrhoid. Infrared coagulation: In this procedure, the doctor uses an intense beam of infrared light to shrink the hemorrhoid. Hemorrhoid Surgery
Very few people — fewer than 10 percent of all adults who see a doctor because of hemorrhoids — will require a surgical operation.
Surgery to remove hemorrhoids is called a hemorrhoidectomy.
Your doctor may recommend a hemorrhoidectomy if:
You have large external hemorrhoids You have both internal and external hemorrhoids An internal hemorrhoid has prolapsed (popped out through the anus)
In a hemorrhoidectomy, the doctor makes a small incision to remove the hemorrhoid and surrounding tissue before closing the wound with stitches.
A hemorrhoidectomy can be done under general anesthesia, in which you are unconscious and unable to feel pain.
It can also be done while you are awake with a spinal block (similar to an epidural given during childbirth), or with a combination of relaxing drugs given by IV and a local anesthetic injected around the anus.
Hemorrhoids: Expanded; American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Hemorrhoids; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
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warc | 201704 | Nationalized Science Education, Privately Funded and Formulated in Secret: "Next Generation Science Standards" Are Ripe for Criticism
Writing recently in
World Magazine, I explained that a new effort seeks to get states to abdicate local control over science education and instead adopt new nationalized Next Generation Science Standards ("NGSS"). The NGSS are ardently pro-Darwin-only, and would withhold from students any information about the scientific weaknesses in Darwinian theory.
In other academic areas, similar initiatives have already scored victories. The National Governors Association launched its own program, "Common Core," to create universal standards for English and math. Since 2010, 45 states have adopted those standards.
A similar push to nationalize science curricula motivated the creation of the NGSS. In covering the release of the final NGSS in April, the
New York Times reported they "are meant to do for science what ... Common Core is supposed to do for English and mathematics." 1
A more forthright explanation of the motives behind the NGSS, however, may also have been provided by the
Times. The standards, we're told, will "combat widespread scientific ignorance." 2 How so? Because they "take a firm stand that children must learn about evolution." 3
Proponents of new nationalized standards like the NGSS argue that nationalized standards will ensure a higher quality of instruction regardless of state or local policies. Critics respond that the standards weren't developed through a democratic, publicly transparent process. As I noted in
World, for example, leading groups skeptical of modern Darwinian theory (including Discovery Institute) were excluded from the NGSS drafting process, but pro-Darwin advocacy groups like the National Center for Science Education, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the National Science Teachers Association were invited.
More fundamentally, many fear the standards represent an attempt to wrest away local control of what kids learn.
Earlier this year, the Washington Times reported that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gave $173 million to Common Core. Achieve.org, which spearheaded both Common Core and the NGSS, has itself received over $35 million from the Gates Foundation since 1999.
4 Scott Thomas, dean of the School of Educational Studies at Claremont Graduate University, called such funding "an intrusion into the public sphere more directly that has not been seen before." 5 While receiving fewer dollars than Common Core, the NGSS effort was primarily funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, and received "no federal funds." 6
The effort to create national education standards has also been highly politicized. The Obama Administration endorses Common Core, whereas the Republican National Committee charged the initiative "was not subject to any freedom of information acts or other sunshine laws, and never piloted." They fear it "effectively removes educational choice and competition."
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Some observers think the entire approach of top-down educational standards is misguided. "Centralized planning didn't save the economies of Eastern Europe, and it certainly won't save our schools," says Dr. John West, associate director of Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture. "Better education won't be produced by smothering teachers with more regulations; we must recruit and equip talented teachers who can inspire students."
Washington Post columnist Valerie Strauss expressed concern that the Common Core drafting process "was done in secrecy," and "few if any classroom teachers were involved." She warned that "[t]elling teachers that they must teach certain things to each child in a specific grade ignores ... individual development."
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Even supporters of nationalized standards have offered similar criticisms. According to a report by the pro-NGSS Fordham Institute, the standards promote a "one-size-fits-all" approach that could lead to a "dumbing down" of teaching. If that weren't enough, Fordham fears that educators who attempt to implement the standards will find them "complicated," "unwieldy," and "confusing."
9
Federal law prohibits a mandatory national curriculum, so officially these new standards are merely "guidelines." But Peter Wood, president of the National Association of Scholars, wrote in the
Chronicle of Higher Education that such efforts appear to be "another attempt to circumnavigate the constitutional obstacles of federalism." 10 Accordingly, the New York Times observed that states like Texas are unlikely to adopt the NGSS because "they represent an unwarranted federal intrusion into the classroom." 11
Yet there's a strong incentive for states to relinquish local control and adopt a national curriculum: they become eligible for federal "Race to the Top" grant dollars. Critics charge that the name is a euphemism; it's more like a race toward mediocrity. It remains to be seen whether similar carrots will be offered to encourage states to adopt the NGSS..
References Cited:
[1.] Justin Gillis, "New Guidelines Call for Broad Changes in Science Education,"
The New York Times (April 9, 2013).
[2.] Justin Gillis, "New Guidelines Call for Broad Changes in Science Education,"
The New York Times (April 9, 2013).
[3.] Justin Gillis, "New Guidelines Call for Broad Changes in Science Education,"
The New York Times (April 9, 2013).
[4.] Michal Conger, "Private funding influenced public education policy,"
Washington Times (February 12, 2013); http://www.gatesfoundation.org/How-We-Work/Quick-Links/Grants-Database#q/k=achieve.org
[5.] Michal Conger, "Private funding influenced public education policy,"
Washington Times (February 12, 2013).
[6.] http://carnegie.org/fileadmin/Media/Image_Galleries/NGSS_press_release_040913_FINAL.pdf
[9.] Fordham Institute, "Commentary & Feedback on Draft II of the Next Generation Science Standards," January 29, 2013.
[11.] Morgan Smith, "State's Classrooms Are Unlikely to Adopt New Common Science Standards Soon,"
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warc | 201704 | Photo courtesy of
In my five years of research, consulting and managing social media, I have been asked thousands of questions.
Where?(Where do I post? Where do I engage?), How?(How do I listen? How do I measure? How do I find influencers?) and today's hot topic, given the need for content to feed the social media beast, What?(What do I say? Do I post pictures, videos, text? Am I funny or serious? Am I professional or casual? Should I offer discounts and contests to lure new fans?)
What I almost never hear asked is
Why?Not simply the "small whys" such as "Why is my brand on Facebook" and "Why should anyone care to engage with my brand?," but also the "great, big whys," such as "Why does my business exist?," "Why should people buy from me and not my competitors?," and most importantly, "Why should anyone care about my brand?"
"Start With Why," and "Can't Buy Me Like" by Bob Garfield and Doug Levy. While most companies and employees know the "what" and the "how," very few know the "why." Successful companies do something different--they start with "why," and in so doing, they give employees and customers a reason to care.
The classic example of starting with "why" is Apple, which declares "We believe in challenging the status quo and thinking differently"--that's the "why." Then it answers the "how" or Unique Selling Proposition question: "The way we do this is by making our products beautifully designed and simple to use." And finally it arrives at the "what": "We make great computers."
Source: Asymco
The fact Apple starts with "why" has also allowed the company to expand their product line; while Window PC brands have tried and largely failed to crack the smartphone, tablet and music player markets, Apple has enjoyed considerable success in these product categories. Such is Apple's success that today it could use just its cash on hand and short-term assets to buy (if it cared to) News Corp, Gannett, the New York Times, Staples, Office Depot, Office Max and CDW--and Apple would still have enough cash left over to purchase a ticket to the top of the Empire State Building for every man, woman and child in the United States. That's the power of "Why?"
Havas Media produces a Meaningful Brands Index that measures the impact of brands in 12 different areas of well-being, such as health, happiness, relationships and community. It finds that only 9% of brands are perceived by US consumers as making a meaningful difference in people's lives, and these same consumers would not care if 92% of brands disappeared. It may seem obvious to point out, but if people do not care whether your brand lives or dies, then it is not earning loyalty, it cannot command a price premium and it is constantly at risk of being replaced. In fact, Havas finds that "meaningful" brands outperform the market by 120%.
The lesson of "Start With Why," "Can't Buy Me Like," and the Havas study is this:
"People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.”
In my presentation, I suggest a three-step process to success in social media and in business: It isn't necessarily an easy process, because for many organizations it requires profound change:
Discover a High Purpose:This is not merely about cleaning up a local park this week and donating time to a food pantry next week. Having a purpose is a never-wavering "north star" that guides decisions, inspires employees and gives people a reason to care. Make it Real:For too many companies, their "purpose" begins and ends with charitable giving and posts made on social media. Today's savvy consumers can easily see the lack of commitment on the part of many companies, which is why it is vital that purpose be made real--if it doesn't change the way the company works, what it does, or how it spends money in the long-term, then the purpose is merely window dressing. You cannot merely say your purpose, you have to beyour purpose. Live it in Social Media:If you discover a purpose and make it real, social media becomes easy. All the challenges and frustrations brands face today trying to develop a sufficient flow of content for social media evaporates once purpose is made real.
In the deck, I furnish examples of five brands that followed this process to considerable success:
U by Kotexhas committed to changing the way the world thinks about the word “vagina.” Because young women feel a stigma associated with their bodies and their periods, they are afraid to ask questions and are prone to believing myths, many of them unhealthy. The brand makes its purpose real by hiring panels of advocates, health experts, moms and teen peers to candidly answer health questions on its website; the brand also allows young women to order a free bracelet declaring "I know," signifying their knowledge of the facts about their bodies and vaginal health. The brand lives this purpose in social media by giving young women social media "conversation starters" that encourage dialog or bust dangerous myths. As a result of this effort, the brand has received 3 million requests for free product samples and increased market share from 4% to 7.8%. Barclaycard Ringgave consumers a reason to care by involving them in every decision about the company's new credit card product. While 65% of product launches from established firms fail, Crowdtap found that 98% of consumers are likely or highly likely to buy a product they helped ideate. Barclaycard makes their mission real by allowing customers to vote on product features such as late fees and engaging in a dialog about why the card does not offer rewards. (Answer: Rewards cost money, and the Barclaycard Ring has an interest rate of just 8%!) The community is even permitted to see the credit card's financial results--if the financial goals are surpassed, the community can decide how that excess is used. This sort of transparency and collaboration earns Barclaycard Ring substantial positive sentiment in social media, and the company estimates it enjoys an annualized benefit of $10 million due to higher customer retention and lower complaints. Secret Clinical Strengthhas discovered its mission: Fighting bullying. The brand makes their commitment real by holding national events and inviting educators, parents and girls join the livestream to learn about the impact of bullying. The brand also makes PowerPoint decks available so that educators can share data and tips in the classroom. Secret also gives girls downloadable "mantras" they can print and hang in their bedrooms and lockers, reminding them to stand up for someone today. In social media, Secret encourages girls to post pictures of their pinky painted blue, a sign they are committed to #GangUpForGood. The brand has earned more than a million appearances in fans' Facebook news feeds, and the clinical family of SKUs, the products associated with Mean Stinks, grew 20% year over year. Chipotlehas committed itself to increasing the integrity of the food we eat. The brand makes it real by posting how the company's restaurants source ingredients--local, organic, pasture-based dairy or responsibly-raised meat. But the way the brand reallymakes their mission real is by publicly admitting where it falls short of its own ideals; under the heading "always room for improvement," the brand conveys which ingredients are genetically modified or contain preservatives or hydrogenated oils. (How many of your companies are willing to publicize the ways it falls short and is still striving to achieve its mission?) In social media, Chipotle has engaged millions with evocative online videos such as the award-winning "Back to the Start" and recent social campaign, "The Scarecrow." The outcome of these efforts is that Chipotle enjoys some of the highest same-store growth in the restaurant business while competitor Qdoba is shuttering many of its corporate-owned outlets. And finally, my former employer, USAA, has a mission that has been its obsession since the company was founded in 1922: The company serves those who serve in the United States military. Its mission is so real to USAA that employees can recite it, word for word. One of the ways USAA makes this mission real is by providing a week-long New Employee Orientation to every new hire. One of the exercises during NEO is to put yourself in the shoes of someone receiving deployment orders: In two weeks you will be shipping out to a dangerous corner of the world, so how can you help your family prepare not just for your absence but for the possibility you will not return? USAA also brings its mission to social media, where it strives to answer every question, criticism and compliment within two business hours. The result of this effort is apparent: USAA earns the most trust from its customers across 246 companies in 19 industries according to the Temkin Trust Ratings, and USAA Bank's Net Promoter Score of 83% is the highest score among more than 200 brands across 22 sectors.
My deck is below, and if you're interested in what resonated with the audience, check out the Storify stream of tweets gathered by Dr. Daradirek "Gee" Ekachai.
As always, your feedback is very welcome!
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warc | 201704 | A good piece of writing is one which is clear and free from ambiguity. It is qualified by the fact that every idea in the essay is written down from one after the other and so it is easy for the reader to form sequences and get the hold on what is written.
Topic sentence:
This is the most important sentence in the paragraph.
A good praragrph is one which satisfies the four elements of writing namely clarity, simplicity coherency and is free from errors.
How to write a good paragraph?
Normally ideas for writing a paragraph come out of brain storming ideas. This is generally done so that the view point of many people can be considered and then noted down. This would from the basis of writing a good paragraph. Brainstorming brings out different ideas and different thoughts and when this is put don in some clear order will form a very good parsgrssph.
Normally a good paragraph is one where ideas flow coherently and one after another without any confusion. In order to get that order right ,one needs to jot down points so that when writing is initiated the points will help in making the paragraph and main sentences.
Generally the help of a dictionary is taken to get synonyms of worlds and the right word that can be put in place.
Conclusion:
A good paragraph has a good conclusion. The conclusion has no new ideas but is just a summary on what has been stated in earlier paragraphs. This also suggests some recommendations on how to mask writing effective. | 1,480 | 723 | 0.001393 |
warc | 201704 | 2,100 psychiatric wards have been closed since 2011 leaving many suffering with no support
Seven suicides and one murder are being blamed on the closure of 2,100 psychiatric ward beds since 2011, which has disrupted the care system.
The report came as new NHS England's plans to cut another 1.5 per cent from mental health budgets in 2015/16 were branded a "funding crisis" by the major charities and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Another blow to the nation's mental health services came on Friday when an inquest jury highlighted "multiple failures" in the death of 18-year-old Rebecca Overy who was moved from adolescent to adult mental care in Nottingham without proper arrangements.
Trusts are struggling to cope with rising demand for services and many units are running beyond capacity, the research by Community Care found.
The solicitor for Stephanie Daniels catalogued a string of failings that lead to the 32-year-old using a ligature to take her life in a Manchester Hospital assessment unit.
Stephanie had chronic mental health problems and had made two attempts on her life in the week leading up to her death but an acute bed could not be found for her.
"She wanted to be in hospital and was saying that was where she would be safe but no one could find a bed," said Beth Reay, of JMW Solicitors, in Manchester. "People were trying hard to support her but they were not able to secure her a place. She should not have died in an assessment unit with no one having seen her, not being seen by a doctor, not properly assessed and her needs not being properly not.
"The system just was not there to protect her life. The family say their daughter was absolutely failed on every level. It is just desperately sad when her family had supported her through some difficult times, as had some good mental health staff, but when it got to crisis level they just could not co-ordinate the system."
Miss Reay, who won the family a compensation claim for negligence by Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust, said bed availability was now a significant factor in many psychiatric cases.
"The more unwell you allow people to become without treatment, the longer they will be unwell and the longer they will be in hospital," she said. "It doesn't make economic sense if these beds are not being offered because of costs and staffing."
Many have had to suffer in silence as hospitals are squeezed for mental health capacity
I believe she would be with us now if she had got that bed
Retired lollipop lady Pauline Binch committed suicide after waiting nine days for a bed. The 64-year-old, from Nottingham, was believed to have had a dependant personality disorder and her husband John said: "I believe she would be with us now if she had got that bed."
Dr Ruth Allen, chairman of the College of Social Work's Faculty of Mental Health, confirmed that delays for beds were now a feature of the care system. She said authorities needed to do more to prevent people entering crises and to provide family support.
"Investment in mental health support of all kinds is much lower than the level of demand in the population and other areas of healthcare are disproportionately well funded by comparison," she said.
The government has highlighted its progress in providing access to talking therapies and its strategy to improve mental health care was "on track".
aul Farmer, chief executive of Mind, said services were on the edge in some parts of the country and that the government should use next week's Autumn Statement to invest in mental health.
"Everyone agrees with parity of esteem for mental and physical health but now it is time to replace the rhetoric with reality," he said. | 3,734 | 1,821 | 0.000555 |
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