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Our first meeting on Wednesday 4th September is our AGM when our Treasurer, Bro. William Reddington P.M. will present our annual accounts.
And with several events coming up, it looking really busy in the run up to the end of the year.
Our first degree of this season will be on September 18th when Bro. Peter Cox will be made a Fellow of Craft. Our meeting on October 2nd is our annual Provincial visit and this will be another 2nd Degree.
Bro. Gordon's election comes as his dad, Bro. Sid Yeoman P.M. of The Celtic Lodge, celebrates his 60 years as a member of the craft and is a fitting tribute to Bro. Sid's achievement. Bro. Sid is also an Honorary Member of Lodge Kirkliston Maitland.
There will be a strong 482 presence in the installing team, with Bro. David Swan P.M. as Principal Installing Master, Bro. Murrie Thomson I.P.M. as Installing Senior Warden and Bro. Les Duff R.W.M. as Installing Inner Guard.
It's sure to be a full house and and event we can all look forward to.
Stars In Your Eyes Charity Night
The acts are already in place and, amongst others you will hear tributes to Elton John, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, The Blues Bros, Emeli Sande and Billy Joel.
Honorary Membership
This is a great honour, not only for Bro. Murrie, but for Lodge Kirkliston Maitland and surely another night to enjoy.


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Lyme Disease Free Forever
Lyme Strategies
This latest updated text, in digital eBook form and available for immediate download, has been expanded nearly eightfold over the original guide of 2004 in terms of the exact, step-by-step lue-print and essential information designed to maximize this protocol. Just some of the valuable information contained in this 193-page guide includes: How to do the protocol, including the exact, specific method or procedure that is critical to its success. Schedule chart, measurements guide, tips and recommendations. The basic elements of the protocol are actually five, not just salt and vitamin C what these are and why Understanding what a Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction (or Herx) is. Particular djunct items found to be extremely helpful and particular items for special issues. A Technical Section detailing why the protocol works (posited mechanisms), including scientific citations and and studies. The right salt versus wrong salt and why. the low-salt, no-salt myth and scientific truth. the historical, medicinal use of natural salt. Did you know salt was used to treat syphilis, caused by Lyme's bacterial cousin, in the 1800s? Why Vitamin C and what does it do? The protocol and specific body considerations (heart, adrenals, etc.) Key Characteristics of the Lyme bacterium (Borrelia burgdorferi), including nearly 20 extraordinary mechanisms and features it uses to elude the immune and proliferate in the body
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American Lyme Disease Foundation ALDF A
National organization dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and control of lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. The foundation supports critical scientific research and plays a key role in providing reliable and scientifically accurate information about tick-borne diseases.
Laboratory Findings In Lyme Disease
Children with Lyme disease almost invariably have a positive Lyme titer and a positive Western blot (see Chapter 22). In addition, they have elevated ESRs and white blood cell counts. While the elevated white blood cell count and ESR are commonly present in children with polyarticular-onset arthritis, they are infrequent in children with pauciarticular-onset disease. Some children with Lyme disease have positive tests for antinuclear antibody (ANA). They should not have rheumatoid factor (RF), antibodies to double-stranded DNA, or complement abnormalities. The Lyme titer and Western blot are the standard tests other tests exist but are not as reliable. While a child with a high suspicion for Lyme disease and a positive ELISA but negative Western blot may deserve two weeks of antibiotics, if symptoms persist it is unwise to continue treatment. Such children need a complete and thorough evaluation for other possible causes of their symptoms.
Lyme Disease Foundation
Lyme Disease Foundation (LDF) A nonprofit medical health care agency established in 1988 and dedicated to finding solutions to tick-borne disorders. The LDF is the first and largest organization, with strong ties in the international scientific community. (For contact information, see Appendix I.)
American Lyme Disease Foundation Inc A
National nonprofit organization created to advance research, treatment, prevention, and public awareness of Lyme Disease throughout the United States. Public and professional education are a major focus of the foundation. The group offers a toll-free information number and an established national physician referral system. In addition, members produce educational videos for both the elementary and junior high school levels. For more information, contact the American Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc., Mill Pond Offices, 293 Route 100, Suite 204, Somers, NY 10589 telephone (914) 277-6970 or (800) 876-LYME fax (914) 277-6974.
Treatment Of Lyme Disease
Optimal treatment for Lyme disease is dependent on the age of the child, the manifestations of the disease, and whether the child has any allergies to drugs. Young children are typically treated with amoxicillin, while children over the age of ten are typically treated with doxycycline. Doxycycline is not used in younger children because it will become incorporated in the enamel of developing teeth and may cause a permanent grayish stain. Some physicians feel it is acceptable to use doxycycline in children as young as eight years of age if the adult teeth appear to be fully formed in the gums. In children who are allergic to these drugs, consideration may be given to cephalosporins or erythromycin derivatives. This should be discussed carefully with your physician because these drugs differ in how well they reach the central nervous system. The duration of therapy for Lyme disease also depends on the manifestations of disease. The majority of the medical community is in agreement with...
Differential Diagnosis Of Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a typical infection-associated or reactive arthritis. As a result, it can be confused with other infection-associated types of arthritis. The key differences in children with arthritis due to Lyme disease are the absence of a recent infection (most children develop infection-associated arthritis ten to fourteen days following a recognized illness) and the presence of a positive Lyme titer. Systemic lupus erythematosus and other forms of collagen vascular disease may also begin with the rapid onset of arthritis involving the large and small joints. The key to distinguishing these diseases is their different clinical appearance and use of appropriate laboratory testing. In areas where there is a high frequency of exposure to Lyme disease, the situation may be complicated by a positive Lyme test in a child who is suffering from another illness. All children with positive Lyme tests should be treated for Lyme disease, but if there is not There is much debate about the...
Complications Of Lyme Disease
Fortunately, serious complications of Lyme disease are rare. The vast majority of children with Lyme-related arthritis recover promptly (within a few weeks) and completely with treatment. In children with Lyme who have large numbers of bands on their Western blot (e.g., nine or more), it is likely the infection has been present for a prolonged period. Some of these children will have continuing arthritis after the first thirty days of antibiotics. It is important to recognize that, like other causes of infection-associated arthritis, Lyme tends to provoke symptoms in those who have an underlying predisposition to arthritis. If the arthritis persists after appropriate treatment for Lyme disease, the emphasis must Some argue that Lyme produces many chronic symptoms in children, including attention deficit disorder and other unexplained conditions. It is important to recognize that Lyme disease is common. Therefore it will be found in a significant number of children with a wide variety...
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a chronic infection by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is carried by mammals such as deer and deer mice and spread by very small deer ticks (Ixodes scapularis). The ticks bite an infected animal and pick up the spirochete with their blood meal. They then transfer the spirochete to people or animals they feed on, infecting them with Lyme disease. Lyme disease in humans is often only an acute flu-like illness. However, some adults and children develop rash and arthritis. The key to understanding Lyme arthritis in children is to recognize that it is in many ways a typical infection-associated arthritis. The major difference is that Lyme disease follows a much more protracted course. Typical infection-associated arthritis develops within a few weeks of the original illness. The fever and rash of Lyme disease also occur early. However, the arthritis of Lyme disease usually does not appear until two to four months or more after the initial infection, and if it is...
Finding Out Whether You Have Fibromyalgia
Part II is about discovering whether you have fibromyalgia, and part of that process is ruling out medical problems that may be impostors for your real problem of fibromyalgia. These conditions include chronic fatigue syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome, thyroid disease, forms of arthritis, and a few other illnesses that may surprise you, such as Lyme disease, lupus, and Raynaud's phenomenon (all discussed in Chapter 6). Then I move into diagnosing fibromyalgia. A good doctor is crucial to diagnosing and treating fibromyalgia, and I discuss the important role that doctors play in Chapter 7. I also offer advice on working with your regular doctor and, if that doesn't work, finding a new doc. Then I cover what actually happens (or should happen) during your physical exam to find out whether you have fibromyalgia.
Symptoms Syndromes and the Value of Psychiatric Diagnostics in Patients Who Have Functional Somatic Disorders
Proliferation of diagnostic testing has yielded a burgeoning number of false positive results that may be linked mistakenly to nonspecific symptoms. One example is the attribution of low back pain to disc abnormalities that are seen on MRI, a diagnosis that is complicated by the fact that 40 of asymptomatic controls had some degree of disc abnormality on MRI 8 . In fact, radiographic abnormalities in an important fraction of the general population has led to a new term, incidentaloma 9,10 . Other examples include the overdiagnosis of Lyme disease in a patient who has fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and low-level antibody titers 11,12 or subclinical hypothyroidism'' in a patient who has vague symptoms and borderline elevations of thyroid-stimulating hormone. Meador 13 warned of the overinterpretation of laboratory (as well as physical) findings in his classic essay, The Art and Science of Nondisease.''
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Not all communicable diseases must be reported, since they are not all considered to be a danger to society. Some diseases which must be reported include bacterial meningitis, aids, food poisoning, measles, hepatitis, rabies, lyme disease, syphilis, malaria, and tuberculosis.
Pathophysiologic Factors That Convert Latent Acureflex Points To Passive Points
Infectious diseases produce passive acu-reflex points. Lyme disease is perhaps the most prevalent of the infectious diseases associated with myofascial pain. In some patients, intractable widespread muscle pain and chronic fatigue have been positively associated with Lyme disease (in which elevated immunoglobulin G titers and normal immuno-globulin M titers are indicative of past, not recent, exposure). Some affected patients develop joint pain. Post-Lyme disease syndrome is characterized by diffuse joint and muscle pain, fatigue, and subjective cognitive difficulty.13 Other infectious or parasitic diseases also manifest as widespread pain and resemble Lyme disease.
Ayurvedic Remedies For Fighting The Flu And Cold Bibliography
The biological and social phenomenon of Lyme disease, Science 260(June 11,1993) 1610-16. Barthold, S. W. Antigenic stability of borrelia burgdorferi during chronic infections of immunocompetent mice, Infection and Immunity 61 12(Dec. 1993) 4955-61. Fikrig, E. Barthold, et al. Protection of mice against the Lyme disease agent by immunizing with recombinant OSPA, Science 250(0ct. 26,1990) 553-56. Kantor, Fred S. Disarming Lyme disease, Scientific American 271 3(September 1994) 34-39.
Listeria monocytogenes
Lyme disease A recently identified tick-borne illness whose hallmark symptom is a bull's-eye red rash surrounding the tick bite. Untreated, Lyme disease can cause a host of problems, including arthritis and disorders of the heart and central nervous system. It is most commonly found in the northeast coastal states from Maine to Maryland, in the upper Midwest, and on the Pacific coast. It is most often contracted 'in the late spring or early summer when ticks are abundant, although it may occur whenever the temperature is above 40 F for several consecutive days. recent studies indicate that many people who think they have Lyme disease actually have other conditions. By the late 1970s, Yale researchers Allen Steere and Stephen Malawista found that many patients they studied were afflicted with a mysterious disease that produced a variety of symptoms, in addition to the joint swelling. They determined the cause was apparently a microorganism transmitted by at least one species of tick...
Lyme Bartonella Babesia Nodule Eyelid
Babesiosis (babesiasis) A rare, occasionally fatal, disease caused by a tick-borne microorganism similar to both LYME DISEASE and human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE). Also known as Nantucket Fever, it is most often seen in the elderly and those with impaired immune systems. Severe cases have been diagnosed in those who have had their spleen removed prior to exposure. borrelia See RELAPSING FEVER. Borrelia burgdorferi A species of large parasitic spirochete bacteria (in the genus Borrelia) that cause LYME DISEASE. The species B. dut-tonii, B. persica, and B. recurrentis cause RELAPSING FEVER.
Tick Testingidentification
Any tick can be accurately identified and tested for the presence of the bacteria that cause Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) at the Tick Research Lab. Tick identification takes only a few minutes. Testing ticks for the presence of Lyme disease spirochetes can also be done with any tick, alive or dead, at any stage of development.
Catching Fibromyalgia
Some experts say that some patients with fibromyalgia may have been previously infected with viruses such as the Epstein-Barr virus (a common virus that causes infectious mononucleosis), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), parvovirus, or Lyme disease (a tick-borne illness that was originally discovered in Lyme, Connecticut). In the case of Lyme disease patients who develop FMS, their fibromyalgia symptoms typically don't improve with the normal antibiotic regimen that's prescribed for Lyme disease.
Synovial Fluid Aspiration
The fluid removed is subjected to a number of tests, including measurements of protein and sugar. For the cell count, less than 5,000 cells is considered normal. A cell count of 5,000 to 50,000 is consistent with arthritis but can also be seen with Lyme disease and irritation of the joint. A count of 50,000 to 100,000 may indicate arthritis, Lyme disease, or an infection. More than 100,000 cells indicates probable infection.
Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome CFIDS
Overlap between the two shows that 35 to 70 percent of those with CFIDS have FM, whereas 20 to 70 percent of those with FM report an additional diagnosis of CFIDS. Earlier terms for CFIDS included yuppie flu or chronic Epstein-Barr Syndrome. CFIDS is defined by the Centers for Disease Control as a medically unexplained, persistent, or relapsing fatigue that is not substantially alleviated by rest and which is associated with significant functional impairment, including fatigue that occurs concurrently with four of more of the following cognitive dysfunction, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, muscle pain, joint pain without swelling, headaches, lightheadedness, unrefreshing sleep, and postexertional malaise lasting for at least twenty-four hours. These symptoms must persist at least six consecutive months to be diagnosed as CFIDS. As there is no simple test to confirm CFIDS, diagnosis is based on history and physical exam. Tests are often done to rule out other diseases that might mimic...
Ehrlichiosis human granulocytic 167
Ehrlichiosis, human granulocytic A disease (HGE) identified in 1990 that is spread by the type of ticks that carry lyme disease. Although the disease can be treated with antibiotics, treatment is often delayed because it is confused with a summer flu. If it is treated early and properly, the disease is not associated with brain damage or arthritis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported at least two deaths in 1990-93 due to the disease in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Some researchers believe this is not a new disease at all, but one of which doctors were simply unaware. New York and New England states are believed to have patients who have had the disease but who have instead been diagnosed with Lyme disease. From 1986 to 1997 health departments and laboratories reported more than 1,200 cases of human ehrlichiosis to the CDC. Although ehrlichiosis is a nationally notifiable disease, not all state health departments have reported cases. Most of the recognized cases have...
Prognosis for Children with Pauciarticular Onset JA
When pauciarticular-onset arthritis flares up in a child, he or she should be carefully reinvestigated to exclude other problems. Children may develop Lyme disease, bone infections, or other problems that at first look like a recurrence of the JA. If other problems have been excluded but the child does not respond quickly to reintroducing NSAIDs, he or she probably did not have true pauci-articular-onset arthritis.
Polyarticularonset Juvenile Arthritis
The disease most often confused with polyarticular-onset JA is reactive arthritis (also called infection-associated arthritis). Reactive arthritis often begins with the rapid onset of disease involving the large and small joints (see Chapter 7). The key to suspecting this diagnosis is the occurrence of an infection around ten to fourteen days before the onset of arthritis. Children who rapidly develop polyarticular arthritis should be evaluated carefully for evidence of either a recent infection or an infection that is still present and may need to be treated. Parvovirus B19 infection and Lyme disease are just two examples of many infections that may cause an acute reactive arthritis with an elevated sedimentation rate and an ill-appearing child. Reactive arthritis typically resolves over a period of a few weeks to several months, but in some cases it appears that an infection that is known to cause reactive arthritis initiates chronic polyarticular arthritis in a susceptible...
Clinical Manifestations
Uveitis occurs in a wide variety of systemic diseases including those described herein and in other chapters of this book. Several associated diseases are of primary clinical interest, although individually they are relatively uncommon or even rare in the usual practice of a head and neck specialist. Sarcoidosis is a common cause of anterior, intermediate, and posterior uveitis, which is covered in more detail later in this chapter. Other diseases causing uveitis are described in other chapters of this book and include Behcet's disease, relapsing polychondritis, syphilis, Lyme disease, cat-scratch disease, tuberculosis, fungal infection, and infection with the human immunodeficiency virus, cytomegalovirus, and herpes viruses.
Southern tickassociated rash illness STARI
An infection causing a rash similar to that produced by lyme disease affecting residents in southeastern and south central United States. Southern tick-associated rash illness (STARI) is associated with the bite of the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum). These ticks are found through the southeast and south central states. Even though spirochetes have been seen in A. americanum ticks, attempts to culture them in the laboratory have consistently failed. However, a spirochete has been detected in A. americanum by DNA analysis and was given the name Borrelia lonestari.
Pauciarticularonset Juvenile Arthritis
Children who suddenly develop a painful, swollen knee should not be considered as having pauciarticular JA, as the pain and swelling could be caused by infection (including Lyme disease), reactive arthritis, foreign body synovitis, or injury. On rare occasions a child who has acute pain in conjunction with an infection will be discovered to also have pauciarticular arthritis. The chronic disease frequently can be recognized because of bony overgrowth, which occurs over a long period as the body manufactures extra bone to limit joint movement. Children who develop sudden pain in the hip also should not be considered as having pauciarticular JA. Although polyarticular-onset arthritis and systemic-onset arthritis may ultimately involve the hip, it is never the first joint involved, and the hip is never involved in pauciarticular arthritis. I have seen cases of toxic synovitis, Lyme disease, osteoid osteoma, fractures, and tumors misdiagnosed as juvenile arthritis starting in the hip....
Autism Society of America Foundation ASAF
Babesiosis (babesiasis) A rare, sometimes fatal disease caused by a tick-borne virus similar to both lyme disease and human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE). Also known as Nantucket fever, it is most often seen in the elderly and those with impaired immune systems. Severe cases have been diagnosed in those who have had their spleen removed.
Looking at Related Medical Problems
Sometimes, people strongly suspect (or are sure) that they have fibromyalgia. Instead, however, they may have arthritis, Lyme disease, lupus, thyroid Extreme tiredness is one of the possible symptoms of many medical problems, including hypothyroidism, anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Lyme disease, arthritis, and oh, yes fibromyalgia, too. No wonder sorting it all out can be so hard sometimes To find out more about illnesses often confused with FMS, and how doctors sort them out, read Chapter 6.
Reactive Arthritis Infectionassociated Arthritis And Reiters Syndrome
The most common infectious agents that cause these forms of arthritis are bacteria (shigella, salmonella, neisseria, and chlamydia) and viruses (especially parvovirus B19). The arthritis associated with Lyme disease is also a form of infection-associated arthritis. Mild and brief arthritis following a variety of infections is very common. Once the episode has passed, most children recover completely. A typical episode of infection-associated arthritis resolves in three to six weeks. However, some children develop arthritis that lasts for a longer period. If the arthritis persists for a year or more, then it is considered arthritis that was initiated by an infection, but it is no longer considered reactive or infection-associated arthritis.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Testing
Oligoclonal bands are another finding that suggests irritation of the central nervous system. They are sometimes found in lupus and sometimes in multiple sclerosis, but there may be other causes. If the doctors are worried about infections such as Lyme in the central nervous system, they will measure the concentration of antibodies to Lyme in the CSF and compare it with the concentration in the blood. Higher levels of antibodies in the CSF than in the blood suggest Lyme infection of the central nervous system.
In fact, research does suggest that a minority of people who develop viral diseases, which can include Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr (HHV-4), Herpes Lymphotropic Virus (HHV-6), Coxsackie B, Parvovirus, Hepatitis C, and HIV, may later go on to develop FM or CFIDS. Many people on the East Coast of the United States have been diagnosed with post-Lyme disease syndrome based on a positive blood test for Epstein-Barr. While the suffering of these patients is real, the diagnosis is now in question. Ongoing NIH-funded research suggests that many patients who have been treated at Lyme disease clinics may actually have FM, especially since multiple rounds of antibiotics and antiviral medication have failed to improve symptoms or physical functioning in these individuals. Regardless, the mechanism of how viruses may trigger FM in genetically higher-risk individuals merits further investigation.
In addition to staining teeth in young children, doxycycline causes a number of children to complain of stomach upset and photosensitivity (they burn easily in the sun). These complaints limit its use as well. It is also used in the treatment of acne in teenagers and in the treatment of Lyme disease. Some caution using doxycycline for acne is necessary, because it has been associated with rare cases of drug-induced SLE.
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, teasel root tonifies the liver and kidneys and works on painful lower backs and knees, weak legs, cartilage and joints. It is also held to promote circulation and reduce inflammation. American herbalists William LeSassier and Matthew Wood have built on these uses and found in practice that the teasel (introduced from Europe) is, in Wood's words, invaluable for joint injury and chronic inflammation of the muscles. It is indicated for fibromyalgia, chronic arthritis, and Lyme disease. The acute infection of Lyme disease, as explained in an excellent monograph by herbalist Stephen Harrod Buhner (which any Lyme sufferer should buy), involves these same issues of joint pain, blood circulation, and tonifying of cartilage. Buhner finds results of using teasel root tincture for Lyme in the US are promising, though inconsistent in different regions. Teasel flower essence has been found not only to bring relief in Lyme disease but also fibromyalgia, chronic...
Other Causes
Although infections of the various structures of the ear might well be expected to affect hearing and thus trigger tinnitus, infections of locations remote to the ear can do the same. Meningitides can cause tinnitus, as can Bell's palsy. Syphilis (Chapter 15) can affect the labyrinth as well as the rest of the nervous system. Finally, it is curious that Lyme disease can have a hearing manifestation. As described above under endocrine disorders with Addison's disease, hyperacusis is associated with tinnitus and with Lyme disease. Fallon (11) reports that 48 of their cohort of Lyme disease had hyperacusis.
Infectious causes for vertigo include suppurative or toxic labyrinthitis secondary to otitis media, viral labyrinthitis or neuritis (frequently from the herpes virus family), otosyphilis, Lyme disease, and bacterial and viral meningitis. In such cases, accompanying signs of middle ear or meningeal involvement will be seen, which helps facilitate the diagnosis.
The Other Suspects
There are too many possibilities to name them all here, but several are worth discussing, including Lyme disease, Raynaud's phenomenon, various medical conditions that cause back pain, and infectious mononucleosis. Being ticked off by Lyme disease Lyme disease is an infection caused by an organism with a tongue twister name Borrelia burgdorferi. It's spread by tiny, dot-like ticks that typically feed off animals but aren't opposed to a human treat. If they latch onto you, you could get the disease. Lyme disease was originally believed confined to the northeastern United States and was first identified in Lyme, Connecticut. However, subsequent clusters of Lyme disease were identified in most states, as well as in France, Germany, and Switzerland, and other countries worldwide. Lyme disease can be cured if treated early on, but if the disease goes undiag-nosed for months or longer, then it usually becomes a chronic illness. forest in order to be afflicted by Lyme disease. You can become...
Specific Conditions
There are a variety of infections that may damage the spine. Fortunately, none of them is common in childhood. Staphylococcal bacteria are common causes of infections that may affect the bones of the spine. Tuberculosis can also affect the bones of the spine (in which case it is sometimes called Potts' disease). Bacterial infections of the spine are usually very painful. They are easily diagnosed by either X-rays or bone scans (Chapter 22). Despite many claims to the contrary, back pain in children is not a result of Lyme disease.


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Many Jewish artists begin using these religious festivities as an chance to display great Jewish creativity. Within weddings, you have the Ketubah, which is the matrimony contract presented by the future husband to the bride-to-be as a authorized agreement addressing his commitments and duties to the girl. This lawful agreement is the perfect opportunity for creative Jewish artists to show off their strength. Partners like to have several artistic factors on their Ketubah, which makes it both any visually attractive legal report, and also a authentic piece of Jewish art to allow them to keep.
The mezuzah is a little bit of parchment that is inscribed by hand along with two parts of the Torah. It is used as a stern reminder of God's presence and also our obligation to follow The lord's commandments, along with a mezuzah on the doorways of Jewish properties protects them. Being a biblical command with a lot of intricacies, a kosher mezuzah is not just written by anyone, though. It must be designed in special Torah software with specific ink by a trained and certified scribe. The mezuzah will be placed in the case as well as hung on doorposts of Jewish homes and businesses. The situation is used to guard the parchment, but age as well as weather can continue to cause the printer ink to fade and a fresh one will be necessary.
I recognize that his identify, If Not, Not really, was motivated by the great Jewish sage, Rabbi Hillel c.58 B.D.E. : 20 Chemical.E. which wrote, "If I'm not really for myself, who will be for me? Of course, if I am just for myself, what am I? And if not today, when?"
Many young Jewish artists are finding ways to use splashy colors, digital affects, as well as pop culture motifs like comic books and graffiti to state their essentially Jewish ideas and ideals, which is opening up the particular culture to be able to new eye and hearing and dispersing the almost holy words and work beyond the traditional Judaic programs. Of course the check of reverence and modernity has always been a pressure for clashes within just about all religious groups. The current influx of Jewish artwork getting revitalized is usually surprising for how open all parties possess seemed concerning embracing that. No longer carry out older spiritual leaders take a seat around frowning on these brand new artistic exhibits. Instead market leaders have accepted these new artistic expressions and their ability to incorporate tradition while interesting the youth.
In terms of Jewish art, the particular ketubah is one of the first glimpses we have seen. jewish paintings The purpose of any ketubah is to situation two people in marriage. Simply put, it is a marriage contract. But over the hundreds of years, the ketubah has evolved as a correct piece of artwork. It is not only words on a page. It is intricately created, containing beautiful imagery and calligraphy. But ketubahs were never limited to Israel. Since the Jewish people migrated throughout the rest of the world, so did their practices and of course, their own art.


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I attended Uniqlo Ultra Stretch Jeans showcase on Friday and after trying on this new pair of jeans, I went home with the black one.
Now, I am craving for these jeans in Wine colour, a popular shade this Fall.
The new Ultra Stretch jeans feature a revolutionary fabric that combines incredible stretch with the ability to spring back in place and retain its shape. With these enhancements, the jeans are able to give extra lift to the back and keep our thighs firmly in place, enhancing our leg lines without looking constrictive or body hugging.
I was very impressed when I tried them on because while the fabric was stretchable, somewhat similar to the jeggings, my legs were not tightly wrapped but looked long and trim. I have many pairs of skinny jeans in my wardrobe but this is probably the one with the best fit!
Priced at $69.90, I am wondering if I need another pair of coloured jeans in my wardrobe. After all, I only get to wear my jeans maximum 3 days per week.
Meanwhile, check out the fashion spread on the November issue of Style Magazine, showcasing the jeans in four different colours for Fall. My eyes are on the Wine, of course.
优衣库最近推出新款Ultra Stretch Jeans,本人试穿之后,惊为天人,感叹这款直筒贴身牛仔裤的剪裁非常服帖但又不失腿部的曲线。虽然已经购买了黑色牛仔裤,还想再入手秋季最火的猪肝红色(Wine)。这新品目前售价为69.90新元,建议大家不妨去试穿这Ultra Stretch Jeans,看看是否与我有同感。
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The Office of Naval Research just threw a $US1.6m grant at some UCSD researchers, to be used to build a "field hospital on a chip". The system will monitor a few biomarkers for deviations from safe levels, at which point it will automatically medicate its wearer. While the military hopes that such a device could provide first aid to wounded soldiers, the technology could also find plenty of practical uses in medicine, especially for doling out insulin to diabetics or anesthetic to chronic pain sufferers.
Anyway, forget about the olds — the military applications are what's exciting about this. Take a current soldier's body armour, night vision goggles and communications equipment, throw in an automatic medical treatment unit and voila! You've basically got Gordon Freeman's HEV suit. There is no indication that the suit will make the satisfying "uhhuummuhhuummuhhuumm" sound like Mr. Freeman's, but there's no indication that it won't, either. [Medgadget]


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The Rising of the Shield HeroChapter 60
Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world! Read more
Perfect HalfChapter 90.5
From Lezhin: Once a world ruled by men, women stand up and fight to become men's equal. Now, in a land that is equally divided up between man and woman, the battle of the sexes is on! Who's going to win? But more importantly...what's the name of the game? Original Webcomic Official Translation Read more
Sweet GuyChapter 75
Once upon a time there was a loser, but that one day he got the ability. Ask what? Well ... it's hard to explain, he knows how to instruct on "the right path" girls who strayed from it. Read more
Tales of Demons and GodsChapter 253
From ReadManga.Today: In his past life, although too weak to protect his home when it counted, out of grave determination Nie Li became the strongest Demon Spiritist and stood at the pinnacle of the martial world. However, he lost his life during the battle with the Sage Emperor and six deity-ranked beasts. His soul was then brought back to when he was still 13 years old. Although he's the weakest in his class with the lowest talent, having only a red soul realm and a weak one at that, with the aid of the vast knowledge which he accumulated from his previous... Read more
Love ParameterChapter 112
Young Hoon, a nerdy guy who always fails in love. He has problems understanding woman's feelings, hence always getting dumped by his girlfriends. But one day a mysterious guy appears and gives him special glasses, these glasses will change his life forever. Read more
Lilith's CordChapter 59
The current generation of humans are often said to be called descendants of Adam and Eve. However, there lies a small number of a different type of humans in this world. Children of the one who is called to be Adam's first Eve - Lilith. Her children look completely the same as Eve's descendants, and the few who live among us... are still somewhere in the world. Original Webcomic Read more
Hyulla s RaceChapter 56.2
Original Webcomic http://www.comicgt.com/WebToon/ComicDetail?comicsIdx=96 Surh Jung-woo developed Gynophobia because of his trauma when he was younger. Even as a college student he is still afraid of woman, but Yoon hae-soo is a angel like existence for Jung-woo because of his fear. He starts dating after thinking he could trust Hae-soo, but while putting everything he has on line for her he falls into debt and gets cornered. After he gets betrayed by Hae-soo the person to save him is the most beautiful girl of this college, and the famous professor Pi Eun-na. What is this beautiful teacher after, and why did she help... Read more
Girls of the Wild'sChapter 264
Wild's High has a 42-year history as a fighting specialized, girls only, private high school meant solely for the elite. It is also the place that Wild's-League is held: the most popular event in the country and the only place in the world where teenage girls have brutal fights with their lives on the line. One year the school changed from a girls only school to a mixed gender school. The only male student, Song Jae Gu, has been granted a full 3-year scholarship regardless of grades. Being someone who had to spend every moment either working or taking care of... Read more
Nidome no Jinsei wo Isekai deChapter 28.2
"Kunugi Renya-san, you have passed away!" After passing away at the age of 94, Kunugi Renya is asked by a girl who seems like god to live a second life in another world. How can he enjoy his new life when the mission he's given is lame---!? Read more
Monster Musume no Iru NichijouChapter 64
From Seven Seas Entertainment: Monsters? They're real, and they want to date us! Three years ago, the world learned that harpies, centaurs, catgirls, and all manners of fabulous creatures are not merely fiction; they are flesh and blood?not to mention scale, feather, horn, and fang. Thanks to the "Cultural Exchange Between Species Act," these once-mythical creatures have assimilated into society, or at least, they're trying. When a hapless human teenager named Kurusu Kimihito is inducted as a "volunteer" into the government exchange program, his world is turned upside down. A snake-like lamia named Miia comes to live with him, and it is... Read more
Haru-nee ga Boku ni xx Suru RiyuuChapter 11
When Hideto, a high-school student who is afraid of women, is suddenly targeted by a beautiful older woman whom he believes to be a molester, he runs for his life. Mid-pursuit, he is attacked by what he previously believed to be an illusion, a blur that nobody else could see. Read more
World s End HaremChapter 52
From Kirei Cake: It is the near future. After a young man woke up from a deep sleep for his sclerosis, the world completely changed. Read more
Waga Tousou - Imouto no Tame nara Sekai o Shukusei Shite mo Ii yo ne!Chapter 18
Mina, a Lieutenant of the Space-Time Vanguard Unit arrives from the distant future to interrupt Ichikawa's peaceful life with some upsetting news of how the world would end-up if he continues to pursue his affection about his little sister. The sound of the grim news doesn't seem though to deter Ichikawa resulting in Mina having to take any and every possible action to convince and if necessary seduce him! Read more
Magicalize (Inomaru)Chapter 25
Yaida Masaki is a part timer, working as a janitor in a large publishing company. His hobbies include fantasizing about other girls, masturbating, and creating cosplay outfits for his fantasy girl: Oikawa Maiko. She is the daughter of the company president, and a far away existance for Yaida. Recently, Maiko has awoken to her magical powers that were asleep inside of her, but she has trouble controlling them. More often than not, she ends up completely naked and either unconscious or unable to move. Maiko's mother has assigned Yaida to be her guardian and mentor to train Maiko to be able... Read more
Kangoku GakuenChapter 277.5
Hachimitsu Private Academy was a revered and elite all-girls' boarding school on the outskirts of Tokyo…once upon a time. But with the new school year comes a revision to school policy: Boys are to be admitted into the student body for the first time ever. But on his first day at Hachimitsu, Kiyoshi Fujino discovers that he's one of only five boys enrolled at the school. Their numbers overwhelmed by the thousand girls in the student body, is it heaven or hell that awaits these five (un)fortunates?! Note: Was one of two winners of the Best General Manga award alongside Gurazeni... Read more
Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-sanChapter 187
Fuyuzora Kogarashi has spirit abilities, and has been possessed by ghosts since he was a kid. This has caused a lot of trouble in his life, but now he has learned to fight back against the evil spirits! Unfortunately, he's now also very poor, homeless, and hoping for a happier, more normal, high school life. In his search for housing, he's introduced to a very cheap boarding house called Yuragi-sou, which was formerly a popular hot springs inn. It's so cheap because the house is haunted by the spirit of a high school student whose corpse was found there. Kogarashi doesn't... Read more
Maken-Ki!Chapter 118.5
Ohyama Takeru happily enrolls in a co-ed school that didn't required any entrance exams and has hostels to boot... Only to find out that there's more to the school than he thought! Read more
Ore ga Ojou-sama Gakkou ni "Shomin Sample" Toshite Rachirareta KenChapter 81.5
In a hidden school surrounded by mountains, young ladies of good families are taught everything a high class lady needs to know. They are also completely cut off from the outside world, keeping them sheltered and innocent. However, a problem has come up recently-- more and more graduates are failing to cope with the modern world after graduation. To deal with this problem, they've decided to kidnap a male commoner student, and enroll him as a student. They hope that this will be a gentle way to introduce the girls to the outside world. Kagurazaka Kimito is chosen for this... Read more
Ore ga Ojou sama Gakkou ni Shomin Sample Toshite Rachirareta KenChapter 80
In a hidden school surrounded by mountains, young ladies of good families are taught everything a high class lady needs to know. They are also completely cut off from the outside world, keeping them sheltered and innocent. However, a problem has come up recently-- more and more graduates are failing to cope with the modern world after graduation. To deal with this problem, they've decided to kidnap a male commoner student, and enroll him as a student. They hope that this will be a gentle way to introduce the girls to the outside world. Kagurazaka Kimito is chosen for this... Read more
Akatsuki No YonaChapter 184
Princess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishes the time spent with the man she loves, Soo-won. But everything changes on her 16th birthday when she witnesses her father's murder! Read more
To Love Ru DarknessChapter 77.3
Even though this is a sequel to To-Love-Ru, all of our main characters make an appearance along with some new additions. Rito continues to be caught in over the top uncensored ecchi scenarios. The alien Deviluke sisters still use their unique abilities to grab Rito's love confession. Nana and Momo have transferred into the school and meet Mea, who seems to be a worry free and joyful girl. Momo in particular wants to share Rito and create a harem for him. While scheming her plan, she confronts Golden Darkness also know as Yami (The Japanese name is Konjiki no Yami).... Read more
UwakoiChapter 36
Yukiteru is living with his family friend Yuno after a fire burnt down his home as a child. They live their life until a fellow classmate Rena who is jealous of their close friendship makes a surprise move. Read more
Tate no Yuusha no NariagariChapter 60
Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe where he is one of four legendary heroes tasked with saving a fantasy world from its prophesied destruction. But all is not as it seems as Naofumi is quickly betrayed and framed for a crime he did not commit. With an entire kingdom against him and nowhere to run, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world! Read more
Minamoto kun MonogatariChapter 288
From ryColaa: Minamoto-kun has a face pretty enough to make people think he's a girl. Because of his face, he was bullied by the girls in middle school who were jealous of his face. He developed a fear of women due to the trauma and he ended up attending a high school for boys. Just as he enters college and makes a promise to himself to overcome the trauma of his past, his father remarries and asks him to move out of the house. His father arranges him to live with his aunt (Minamoto-kun's father's younger sister) for the time being.... Read more
Hantsu x TorasshuChapter 158
Hamaji Youhei, a freshman in high school, lives his life aimlessly, lazing around all day. He can't keep up with his studies, no good at sports and won't stick with anything for long. Besides that he's a pervert who's continuously rejected by girls. A sophomore convinces him into joining a club where he could lunge at girls, fondling and touching all he wanted. Thus he joined the Water Polo Club. Can Youhei, who never sticks with anything for long, find his place in this club? Read more
Hachi IchiChapter 100
Kiss Scans: Shinichirou would rather spend his life playing games on the internet, but sadly he's a heir to a company. His grandfather deems his current life-style unfit for a heir, so he throws him into a house with eight young and beautiful girls. What's more, within one year he'll have to choose one of them as his bride. What will happen to him now? Read more
NisekoiChapter 229.6
Raku Ichijou may be the heir to a yakuza group, but he's a normal high school kid who dreams of nothing more than to live a peaceful life. But when he crosses paths with a super-hot yet violent transfer student, Chitoge Kirisaki, his once normal life takes a sharp turn for the worse! Read more
Domestic na KanojoChapter 255
From MangaHelpers: Tonight, Natsuo loses his virginity. His partner? Her name is Rui and he just met her today after school. She's the one that brought up this whole situation, stating that she wanted to simply gain the knowledge about sex. She does not want to start a relationship, nor does she care about Natsuo. Afterwards, Natsuo feels guilty for losing his virginity to a girl he doesn't even particularly like. Mostly, it makes him feel like he betrayed his crush to his high school teacher: Hina. A quirky love triangle story unfolds as Natsuo, Rui, and Hina all end up becoming... Read more
Si-EunChapter 26
Is it only me whose mind and body react differently? Read more
Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatte Iru Darou kaChapter 90
Bell Cranel is just trying to find his way in the world. Of course, in his case, the "world" is an enormous dungeon filled with monsters below a city run by gods and goddesses with way too much time on their hands. He's got big dreams but not much more when a roll on the random encounter die brings him face-to-face with the girl of his dreams—but what's an amateur adventurer got to offer a brilliant swordswoman? And what if the lonely goddess who sponsors his solo adventuring gets jealous? Read more
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Very interesting cow signals we received from our CowSignals Community. This cow is standing in the drinker in the middle of the barn. What could be going on here? What is she telling us?
Our first thought was that it was laminitis and that she was cooling her hoofs. However, in this case that wasn't it, they let us know that the hoofs look great. However, it is +40 degrees in the shade. So beware of heat stress!
There's also another signals here: a cow standing alone. A cow is a herd animal, so always give her some company.
Can you think of any other reason this cow could be standing in the drinker? Please share your thoughs below!
Though it turned out not to be laminitis in this case, our cows' hooves are the weakest link in their health and welfare. Cows that become lame - even slightly - will eat, drink and lie down less. They will therefore produce less milk and it will be more difficult to get them in calf. Plus they will need additional attention and work on an ongoing basis. Learn how to focus on prevention, so your time won't be consumed by the treatment of lame cows anymore.
UPDATE: Extra pictures by Jan Hulsen
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We are a funny bunch, us humans, always complicating things and making them much harder than they have to be. According to my guides, we are almost on the precipice of the great epiphany. A collective, telepathic moment in the experience of mankind that helps us let go of the heaviness and pain of the past, and to appreciate the present moment as the gift that it really is. When awful things happen on a personal level or on an international scale it can either cause us to shrink in fear and worry, or inspire us to rise up and only accept that which we deserve – which is love. Each time we make that more positive choice, our actions become softer, kinder and stronger. The love that we open up to within us overflows and we are able to share more authentically with others. The great epiphany will help us make that choice more effectively and consistently. (more…)
Spirits Category
Master Spirits
You may be used to contacting angels for help, but you may not be as familiar with the concept of master spirits, they are generally great teachers, prophets or Gods and goddesses and sometimes we refer to them as 'ascended masters'.
Master spirits cross religion, civilisation and culture, they dedicate themselves to assisting humans on Earth to progress through life whilst learning as they go. Master souls will have made a choice to forgo their own path of journeying to the higher realms of heaven in order to be close and guide us.
When you want to invoke the guidance of a master spirit you must do so with a pure heart and intentions of the good of all – your request should never harm another. When you have your request, just choose wish ascended master to contact.
Master spirits like angels tend to have a specialist area, so it is worth thinking about which master soul to contact that will be most in tune with your request. (more…)
A Day in the Life of a Medium
A Day in the Life of a Medium, by Reader Julie – PIN: 3123
I didn't know the reason why I'd told the lady on the telephone that I would do 'An Evening of Clairvoyance' for her at her public house, after all I had received a call just before hers requesting the same thing and I'd politely declined as I much preferred reading for people on a one to one basis and didn't relish the thought of the sea of faces that stare at you full of expectation…
When performing, what I called at that time, nothing more than a 'stage show'. I told my daughter what had happened and I said, "I am a real medium, not a performer," she said, "I know mum, but can't you just do your thing on stage as you would in a one to one consultation?" "You're good mum and when you did it before the audience loved you and there must be a reason why you said yes to this lady when you'd only just refused the one before…I think that it was meant to be and you can't change your mind now as you've said that you will do it." She was right, there was no getting out of it now and I'd told the woman that I would go to look at the venue the following day. (more…)
England Cricketers Spooked by Haunted Hotel
Earlier this summer, it was reported that the England cricket team had been spooked by a 'presence' while they were staying in the Langham Hotel in London – one of the worlds most haunted.
The reports aren't the first of their kind, with as many as seven sightings reported at the hotel in the past.
England Bowler Stuart Broad explained:
'During the Sri Lanka Test I had to move rooms, it was so hot in the room I just couldn't sleep. (more…)
Near Death Experiences
Humanity has always wondered about the afterlife, and while none of us really know what's waiting for us on the other side, near death experiences (NDE's) may give us a tantalising glimpse.
Historical reports of NDE's have been recorded for centuries, and the belief in life after death predates recorded history. From ancient Egyptians who believed that life continued in the "Land of the Dead" to modern day Christians who prepare for an afterlife in Heaven, it's clear that (more…)
Clothes Shop Staff Call in Medium
Terrified staff working at a clothes shop in Torquay were forced to call in a local medium after they became concerned the store was haunted.
It was reported that the strange happenings began after staff entered an unused storeroom. Around seven of the staff working in the fashion store New Look witnessed signs of a spirit presence while they were working including unexplained bangs, footsteps and whisperings.
Haunted Holidays
If you are looking for an unusual holiday this summer then why not think about booking a haunted weekend away?
Whether you're an open sceptic or true believer, haunted holidays can be a great way to experience the thrill of the paranormal!
Recent findings by YouGov revealed that 52% of people polled in the UK stated they believed in the supernatural, and 1 in 5 had had a paranormal experience, so it's no surprise that people are now using their holidays to seek out the living dead. (more…)
Signs of a Spirit Presence
Have you ever wondered whether a lost friend or loved one has ever tried to communicate with you and you've missed it? Or thought you'd seen something but didn't know exactly what it was?
Most of us will receive contact from a ghost, angel, or the spirit of a loved one at some point in our lives, and the ways they can make themselves known to us are practically limitless.
To help you out, Best Mediums are bringing you a guide to some of the most common ways a spirit may try to contact you, and how to approach it if it does. (more…)
Devloping Your Psychic Abilities – Contact Your Spirit Guides
Everyone is a channel for spiritual guidance, and if you're looking to go beyond psychic 101 when developing your abilities you may want to look into connecting with your spirit guides. These energies surround us all the time, yet many people assume that contacting them requires a special talent or gift. However this is not always the case, if you are open-minded and accept the guidance available to you. (more…)
Edinburgh & Glasgow Reported As Most Haunted Cities in the UK
A study for TV channel Really's show Paranormal Witness has revealed that Scottish cities Edinburgh and Glasgow top the list of the most haunted in the UK.
For a while Scotland has been proclaimed one of the most haunted countries on Earth, with 38% of the population claiming to have seen a ghost. The Celtic countries dark skies, darker history, old towns and ancient folklore all contribute to the bubbling cauldron of rumours and whisperings. (more…)


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Continuing Saga of KB2919355 Win81 Update
There's been quite a bit of flap lately about the Windows 8.1 Update (as in the "quasi service pack", KB2919355) released in April, 2014. It seems that many systems encounter problems with its installation, not all of which are easily overcome. The problem with the situation is that for those who get their updates from Windows Update or Microsoft Update, its installation is required to keep getting updates from those sources, starting with the upcoming patches for May. Right now, if you look at the update history in a multiply-patched Windows 8.1 machine, you might see something like this:
The 4/22 date indicates that KB2919355 was re-patched, as does history starting over following its re-installation.
On the other hand, a normally patched Windows 8.1 Update system will show an update history that looks like this:
The 4/10 date indicates that KB2919355 needed no fix-ups, as does evidence of history prior to installation.
Why am I telling you this? Because I read a troubling article from Windows-meister Woody Leonhard for InfoWorld this morning. Entitled "Microsoft reissues botched Windows 8.1 Update KB 2919355," it explains some of the difficulties that the installer used for the update (not the update components themselves) have caused for various Windows users. Other interesting coverage is available from the Windows 8 Forums as well, to follow up on that article.
The upshot is that users who experience difficulties in installing upcoming Windows Updates should turn to Microsoft's Deployment Image Services and Management command-line tool (dism.exe) to see if it encounters image cleanup problems it can't fix. Here's how: run this command at an admin-level command prompt: dism /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth. If it completes correctly, you may have other problems to solve; if it fails with error codes 0X800F081F, 0X80073712, or 0X80071A91 (among others), you have issues with the KB2919355 installer itself. In that case, Windows Update should offer to (re)install 2919355, which fixes most such problems. Otherwise, it may be necessary to roll back to a pre-4/10/2014 backup so you can try again. Sheesh!


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This book looks at the way in which dispute resolution processes can be developed to more effectively empower Aboriginal people and assist with the more equitable and satisfactory resolution of disputes between Aboriginal people and between Aboriginal people and other groups.
It uses conflict around land, particularly at the intersection between land claim and native title as its focus. These have been identified through extensive field research.
The book also explores the building of models of alternative dispute resolution processes based on Aboriginal cultural values and world views. It provides practical tools to practitioners who are seeking to find more effective ways of dealing with conflict in Aboriginal communities or between Aboriginal communities and other stakeholders.
This succinct publication (150 pages) addresses the practical difficulties faced by Aboriginal people in the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process, and how that process can be better used to the benefit of Aboriginal people, particularly in the mediation process which, the authors argue, has brought frustration, disappointment and disillusionment to Aboriginal people. The process proposed is an ADR process based on the traditional dispute resolution mechanisms and the values of many Aboriginal communities....
The authors develop two models of conflict resolution which rely on a deeper understanding and appreciation of the dynamics of Aboriginal culture, communities and families and which incorporate values relating to the cultural differences between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. One model is for use in resolution of intra-cultural disputes (those occurring only amongst Aboriginal people) and the other model is for use in resolution of inter-cultural disputes (those involving both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people). The two models are not exclusive, but complimentary. The intra-cultural model is informed by traditional Aboriginal dispute resolution practice, whereas the inter-cultural model is informed by contemporary mediation and facilitation practice. The two models developed highlight the possibilities of reforming approaches to the resolution of disputes involving Aboriginal people and are potentially more effective in engaging Aboriginal disputants in the whole process.
The analysis undertaken has general application and is not merely applicable to disputes involving native title. The suggested models could result in better outcomes for all involved in the process and not just Aboriginal participants.
This publication will be of particular interest to any practitioner who is involved in any litigation involving Indigenous people. - Dan O'Gorman SC, Hearsay, Issue 36, August 2009, Bar Association of Queensland
Resolving Indigenous Disputes: Land Conflict and Beyond by Drs Larissa Behrendt and Loretta Kelly provides a useful insight into the issues surrounding indigenous land claims. The text covers a number of milestones in Australian native title legal history: the promise of the Mabo decision, the introduction of the Native Title Act 1993 and the restrictive trend of the Wik decision. ... The authors argue that dispute resolution models need to be more effective in engaging Aboriginal disputants. The text is useful in taking the reader to the very heart of indigenous land claim issues and identifying the difficulties around implementation of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. - Jane Grace, Principal Lawyer, Australian Communications and Media Authority, Ethos, ACT Law Society Journal, June 2009
Table of Contents
Recognition and Administration of Native Title Claims
Conflict Created by Native Title in New South Wales
Issues Relating to the Use of Mediation
Principles of Aboriginal Dispute Resolution
Preferred Model for Intra-Cultural Dispute Resolution
Preferred Model for Inter-Cultural Dispute Resolution
Concluding Observations
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What is Macular Degeneration?
Key Symptoms
What Causes Macular Degeneration?
Conventional Treatments
Tests and Procedures
Treatment and Prevention
How Supplements Can Help
Self-Care Remedies
Alternative Therapies
When to Call a Doctor
Evidence Based Rating Scale
What is Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is the most common cause of vision loss in people over age 55. (1) In fact, it is also referred to as age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. The macula is the central and most light-sensitive portion of the retina, which is located at the back of the eye. It controls the central field of vision and the ability to distinguish color and fine detail.
When macular degeneration occurs, objects in a person's central viewing area—things being looked at directly—may appear blurred, gray, or simply blank, even though peripheral vision remains normal. As the condition progresses, it threatens the ability to read, drive, watch television, or recognize people easily.
There are two forms of macular degeneration: "dry" and "wet," both of which are painless and usually affect one eye at a time. The dry form occurs when the light-sensitive cells in the macula slowly break down causing tiny bits of debris to accumulate beneath the macula as it becomes thinner over time. Dry macular degeneration, which accounts for about 90% of cases, progresses slowly enough that, initially, most patients do not have serious loss of vision.
One of the most common early signs of dry AMD are tiny yellow protein and fat deposits under the retina known as drusen that may be seen with an ophthalmologic examination. (1-2) The amount of drusen determines which stage of dry AMD is present. Patients with early AMD have either several small drusen or a few medium-sized drusen. In intermediate dry AMD, patients have either many medium-sized drusen or one or more large drusen. They may also see a blurred spot in the center of their vision and require more light for reading and other tasks. When dry AMD reaches the advanced stage, patients may experience a breakdown of light-sensitive cells and supporting tissue in the central retinal area. This breakdown can cause a blurred spot in the center of vision which may grow larger and darker over time, taking away more central vision. Patients may experience difficulty reading or recognizing faces unless they are very close. (2)
In wet macular degeneration, abnormal blood vessels behind the retina begin to grow under the macula. The vessels often leak blood and fluid, which raises the macula from its normal place at the back of the eye. Unlike dry AMD, wet AMD does not have stages and can advance rapidly resulting in permanent damage to central vision. Patients with dry macular degeneration may sometimes suddenly develop wet AMD. However, all patients with wet AMD had the dry form first. It is worth noting that both the wet form and the advanced dry form are considered advanced AMD. (2)
Key Symptoms
Patients who have dry AMD in only one eye may not notice any changes in overall vision; they can still drive, read, and see fine details primarily using the other eye. Anyone who experiences the above symptoms should consult an eye care professional.
What Causes Macular Degeneration?
Drusen are present in dry AMD, but they are not the sole cause of vision loss. Scientists are unclear about the connection between AMD and drusen but they know that increases in the size and number of drusen increase the risk of developing either form of AMD. Advancing age is the greatest risk factor for AMD. One study showed that those over 60 have a two percent risk of developing AMD, but the risk increases to 30 percent for those over age 75. (2)
Risk factors for AMD include environmental and lifestyle factors such as high dietary levels of saturated fat, tobacco smoke, and years of exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. Medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease can also contribute to macular degeneration by decreasing the supply of blood to the eye.
Genetics are also a risk factor in developing AMD. In 2005, three independent research groups discovered a gene that appears to be linked to at least fifty percent of all AMD cases. (1) The gene known as Complement Factor H (CFH) regulates inflammation, which researchers believe may play a role in the development of AMD. (3) Having light-colored eyes also increases the risk of macular degeneration. (4)
Conventional Treatments
There is no cure for macular degeneration but it can be treated. Wet AMD can be treated with the following methods:
Laser surgery. This is only used on a small percentage of patients with wet AMD; it's more effective if the leaky blood vessels have developed away from the central part of the macula. Laser surgery is done in a doctor's office or eye clinic where a high-energy beam of light (laser) is aimed directly at the fragile blood vessels and destroys them in order to prevent further vision loss. However, the laser may also destroy surrounding healthy tissue and vision. The risk of developing new blood vessels after laser treatment is high and repeated treatments may be necessary. In some patients, vision loss may progress even after treatments.
Photodynamic therapy. A drug called verteporfin (Visudyne®) is injected into the arm where it travels through the body and eventually "sticks" to the surface of the leaky blood vessels in the eye. Next, the doctor shines a light into the eye for 90 seconds to activate the drug. Once activated, verteporfin destroys the blood vessels and slows the rate of vision loss. Since light activates the drug, patients must avoid exposing skin and eyes to direct sunlight and bright indoor light for five days following treatment. Photodynamic therapy takes about 20 minutes to complete, is painless, and can be performed in a doctor's office. It slows vision loss but does not restore vision. This treatment is often temporary and may have to be redone.
Injections. Drugs known as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors are thought to decrease the growth of new blood vessels in wet AMD. Most are injected directly into the eye (Ranibizumab, Bevacizumab, Pegaptanib); however Bevacizumab is currently also being studied for systemic use. Repeat injections every one to three months are typically needed; dosing schedules and costs vary considerably between these drugs. The patient's eye is anesthetized (numbed) before each injection, and then the patient is monitored by the doctor following the injection. In clinical trials, improved vision is achieved for a significant number of patients. (See below)
Glucocorticoid (triamcinolone) injections into the eye have also been shown to provide short-term vision improvement in uncontrolled studies; however they are also associated with glaucoma, cataract, and endophthalmitis.
For dry AMD, treatments can delay and possibly prevent the patient from reaching the intermediate stage. However, once dry AMD reaches the advanced stage, no treatment can prevent vision loss. The National Eye Institute sponsored a large study known as the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS). Results from this study indicate high levels of antioxidants and zinc significantly reduced the risk of advanced AMD and vision loss. (2)
In 2006, the FDA approved the drug Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) for the treatment of wet AMD. Results from a large two-year study showed monthly injections of Lucentis halted vision loss in more than 90 percent of patients with wet AMD and restored vision in 33 percent of the study participants. (5)
Tests and Procedures
If a patient is over age 60 and complains of recent changes in central vision, an eye care professional may test for AMD during a comprehensive eye exam. The doctor will begin with a visual acuity test using the eye chart to measure how well the patient sees at various distances. Next, the pupils will be dilated (enlarged) with drops in order to examine the retina and optic nerve for signs of any eye problems with a special magnifying lens. A tonometry test will be done with a special instrument to measure eye pressure.
The doctor may ask the patient to look at an Amsler grid which has a pattern resembling a checkerboard with a dot in the middle of the board. The patient covers one eye at a time and stares at the dot. If some lines are missing or appear wavy, this could be an early sign of AMD. If the doctor believes AMD may be present, a fluorescein angiogram may be ordered. In this test, a dye is injected into the arm and pictures are taken as the dye passes through the blood vessels in the retina. With this test, the doctor can identify any leaking blood vessels. (2)
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an imaging technique that produces cross sectional images of the retina. It provides high resolution anatomic images of the various components of the eye that can be used to identify retinal edema and/or subretinal fluid. OCT has made a significant impact in the diagnosis and management of wet AMD. (19)
Treatment and Prevention
Although regular ophthalmic checkups are essential for anyone at risk for macular degeneration, a program of preventive steps can lower the risks of developing this condition dramatically. While advancing age and genetic factors cannot be changed, lifestyle and environmental risk factors can be adjusted to reduce the risk of developing AMD.
Just a reminder: Anyone with a serious medical condition or who is taking medication should check with a doctor before beginning a supplement program.
How Supplements Can Help
The ARED study showed the most valuable protection against macular degeneration is supplied by a specific high-dose formulation of antioxidants and zinc. The specific daily amounts used in the study were 500mG vitamin C, 400 IU's vitamin E, 15mG of beta-carotene (equivalent to 25,000 IU's of vitamin A), 80mG of zinc as zinc oxide, and 2mG of copper as cupric oxide. Copper was included to prevent copper deficiency anemia, a condition associated with high zinc intakes. (2, 6)
The antioxidant properties of bilberry appear to boost oxygen and blood delivery to the eye. Animal studies suggest it may help prevent AMD; human studies are needed to confirm these results. (7)
A lubricant eye drop derived from the amino acid carnosine is being studied for use in AMD. Preliminary studies indicate a preventive effect for AMD; more studies are needed. (8)
Deficiency in the omega-3 fatty acid DHA is associated with AMD. Since DHA comprises 60 percent of the fatty acids in the retina, supplementation with DHA could potentially prevent occurrences of macular degeneration. However, studies are needed before DHA supplementation can be recommended as preventive therapy. (9)
Some studies indicate ginkgo biloba may benefit AMD because it increases blood flow to the fibers of the eyes. Additionally, gingko's antioxidant properties may benefit the eyes. (10)
Glutathione deficiency is associated with AMD. A 2000 review of risk factors for AMD found that supplementation may enhance the glutathione capacity of the cells that nourish retinal cells. (11-12)
Grapeseed extract improves blood flow in the vessels of the eyes and has antioxidant properties. Studies are needed to determine if it specifically benefits AMD. (13)
Finally, the general effectiveness of the body's antioxidants may get a boost from selenium (in doses of no more than 400 to 600 mcg daily). (14)
Self-Care Remedies
Protect eyes from ultraviolet light by wearing sunglasses and hats that shade the face. People with light-colored eyes need to be especially careful.
Avoid exposure to cigarette smoke, a possible cause of macular degeneration.
Reduce the amount of saturated fat in the diet; it is another powerful risk factor.
Spinach, collard greens, and other dark green vegetables may prevent macular degeneration because of their high levels of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin.
Alternative Therapies
The effect of acupuncture on AMD compared to medication was observed in a small study of 84 patients with AMD. At the end of the study, the rate of improvement in the acupuncture group was 28 percent higher than in the medication (Vitamins A and C) group. However the article is in Chinese, and it is unclear how efficacy was determined. Further studies are warranted. (15)
Microcurrent stimulation is recommended by one alternative ophthalmologist who suggests that it increases circulation to the eye, stimulates function of retinal cells, and reduces scar tissue. A 2002 Lion's Club International newsletter describes golfer Sam Snead's experience with microcurrent therapies, which purportedly improved his vision enough that he could return to golf and pass his driver's license eye exam. However, no clinical trials have been reported. (16)
Homeopathy is based on the Principle of Similars: substances that could cause pathology when given in toxic doses, (in this case, cause injury to the retina or macula) are used in highly dilute form to stimulate a healing response in those who have symptoms similar to the toxicity. For example, three dilute homeopathic medicines that have been used to treat macular degeneration: Benzinum dinitricum, Iodoformium, and Carboneum sulphuratum, are toxic petrochemicals that can damage the retina and produce changes of macular degeneration. (17) During the 19th and 20th centuries when homeopathy was popular in the U.S., standard medical texts included Ophthalmic Diseases and Therapeutics (A.B. Norton M.D., 1872) and Homeopathic Therapeutics in Ophthalmology (J.L Moffat M.D., 1916). Indeed, Royal Copeland M.D., the New York Senator who sponsored the 1938 FDA legislation had formerly been a homeopathic ophthalmologist at the University of Michigan. (18) However, there are no modern studies on the use of homeopathy for macular degeneration. Use it for this indication only under consultation with a licensed professional homeopath.
When to Call a Doctor
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3. Telander DG. Inflammation and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Semin Ophthalmol. 2011 May;26(3):192-7.
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7. Fursova AZh, Gesarevich OG, Gonchar AM, Trofimova NA, Kolosova NG. Dietary supplementation with bilberry extract prevents macular degeneration and cataracts in senesce-accelerated OXYS rats. Adv Gerontol. 2005;16:76-9.
8. Babizhayev MA, Micans P, Guiotto A, Kasus-Jacobi A. N-Acetylcarnosine lubricant eyedrops possess all-in-one universal antioxidant protective effects of L-Carnosine in aqueous and lipid membrane environments, aldehyde scavenging, and transglycation activities inherent to cataracts: a clinical study of the new vision-saving drug N-Acetylcarnosine Eyedrop Therapy in a database population of Over 50,500 patients. American Journal of Therapeutics. 16(6):517-533, November/December 2009.
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One small study showed therapeutic effect; larger studies are needed. (15)
Many studies have found that patients with macular degeneration, which is often linked to damaging free-radical molecules, consistently have low levels of antioxidants in their blood. Taking antioxidant supplements can help neutralize the free radicals as well as dramatically reduce your risk of developing this condition, or at least help slow down its progression. Unfortunately, reversing severe macular degeneration with antioxidants and minerals has been less promising, with inconsistent results.
How to Take the Supplements
Current antioxidant research indicates that taking a single antioxidant (say beta-carotene) all by itself, probably has little overall effect in preventing free-radical damage. In fact, an excess of one antioxidant may actually block the absorption, and thus the benefits, of others.
For maximum protection, take all of the "Most Effective" supplements recommended below on a permanent basis--including the carotenoids, vitamins C and E, zinc/copper, bilberry, and grape seed extract. If you've been diagnosed with macular degeneration, or you have a high family risk to develop it, make this list part of your daily supplement program.
Although bilberry, grape seed extract and ginkgo biloba can be used interchangeably, all three taken together provide antioxidant protection against macular degeneration, memory loss, and the development of other free radical-associated diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
Add zinc/copper and selenium because the body's levels of these minerals decline with age. Low levels of these minerals have been associated with declining immune function and susceptibility to cancer, so again maintenance is especially important.
We at WholeHealthMD strongly recommend that everyone take a high-potency multivitamin/mineral and well-balanced antioxidant complex every day. It may be necessary to adjust the dosages outlined below to account for your own daily vitamin regimen. All of our supplement recommendations also assume you are eating a healthful diet.


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Being a newbie in sales is tough… Sure, you get trained and people give you advice but if you're like me and you like to be prepared, there are a couple books that can give you a helping hand.
As a literature student, I thought it would be just that the first blog post would revolve around the wondrous concept of books, in particular, sales books.
So, here it is, my take on the top 10 sales books to kick-start your training/career in sales.
Let's start from number 10.
10. What They Don't Teach You in Sales School by Scott J. Donnel
This book has a variety of helpful hints from figures with 30 years of successful experience in sales gained from interviews. The objective of this book is to 'accelerate the learning curve for professional sales execs'. The second objective is to make sure the book is an enjoyable read through highlighting real experiences in sales in different interviews. This book is great for understanding what actually goes on in the sales industry and how people genuinely became successful.
9. The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracey
This is an interesting one, a more complex book but still very interesting. I think it's always good to know the psychology of things, how the mind works in correlation with different subjects and in this case, how the mind works with sales. It explores how different behaviors in sales can impact your success.
8. Growth Juice: How to Grow Your Sales by Dr. John A. Weber
This book has been described as 'solution selling colliding with colorful cartoons'. It combines training with fun, I mean who wouldn't want to read something that has matching pictures?! The book begins with a variety of planning concepts the reader is able to use in order to adapt their own growth plan. The greatest thing about this book is the mention of social media. It highlights how one can use social media on a professional level and how to utilize it within the area of sales specifically.
7. The Sales Training Handbook: 52 Mini Seminars for Sales Managers and Sales Trainers by Jeff Magee
Although the title states that it's for sales managers and trainers, I think this book is definitely applicable to those new to sales; one of the reasons why is that it has downloadable and customizable hand-outs. In this instance, the keyword is "customizable"…. You can change it to suit your own sales training/techniques and even your own learning styles. There are loads of interactive exercises involving hand-outs, scripts, and tools that are exceptionally motivational – because we all know that sometimes we just need a little bit more of a push. Therefore although this text is primarily designed for sales managers, it can also give those who are new to sales an insight to training and concepts which will be used in order to shape their sales experience. It's like getting a cheat sheet from your teacher, it'll give you the boost you need in case you don't understand something.
6. Sales Training Basics – Fifty Minutes by Micheal G-Crop, Elwood N.Chapman
This book refers to the very basics of sales training. The reason it makes the top 10 is the nifty concept of learning it all in fifty minutes. This is a short and quick catch up or statement of the basics of sales, perfect for sales professionals who are notoriously short of time or for those of you – like me – who are new to sales. The authors highlight positive attitudes and acting as a consultant are the most successful attributes in a salesperson. It also involves a brilliant baseball analogy of 1st, 2nd and 3rd base corresponding with training process embodying the basics of sales. This is definitely a useful book for sales beginners, you can learn the basic lingo without getting too confused.
5. How You Make the Sale by Frank McNair
This book involves the basic key concepts of selling without waffling. It's a short, quick and fast read, yet it has all the knowledge a newbie needs in order to understand sales. The front cover of the book even states 'What every NEW salesperson needs to know'. It's perfect for those of us who are new to sales and just want to understand the concept of selling in simple terms. This will give you a jump start on your training and it will help you understand the fundamental basics of selling; leading onto the next book in the top 10 which also explores the fundamentals however in a little more detail. I'd recommend to read this and then….
4. The Natural Laws of Selling: The Essential Truths by Daniel Jacob
Here's another book that has multiple five star reviews on Amazon. It's a little pricey but it's definitely worth the read. This book delves into the underlying methods and techniques of selling. It gives you effective methods to apply to sales and that's why it's so great for sales beginners. You can learn the methods of sales in a few pages, helping you understand the overall concept of sales and how to be successful. It states that one of the key ideas to sales, essentially the key idea of the entire book, is focusing on the fundamentals of selling rather than learning multiple techniques. It's always good to focus on the fundamentals and that is exactly what this book highlights.
3. SalesBURST!!: World's Fastest (Entrepreneurial) Sales Training by Patrick Evans
This book has been described as an 'out of the box' approach to selling with the ability to help every sales person. There have been a variety of reviews for this book from different authors. In fact the famous author of Little Red Book of Selling (also mentioned in this post) states that: "This is a great book that shows you how to make more sales, faster and easier than you ever thought possible" (Gitomer, Jeffrey). It refers to new and innovative ways to approach sales, which are equally as effective as original sales training methods.
2. The Greatest Sales Training in the World by Robert Nelson
This book definitely lives up to its title. In an editorial review in the Publisher's Weekly, the book was described as: "Exploring how to increase profits or personal income through time-tested principles shaped in the cliché yet profoundly effective 10 lessons such as persistence, people skills and self-improvement." It's clear and concise and will get you thinking about how you can follow the ten cliché rules in order to be as successful in sales as possible. The steps are simply set out into ten sections which makes it easier to understand, condense and re-enact the rules in our working day life. It's even got a five star rating on Amazon whilst being called a 'must read'.
1. The Little Red Book of Selling by Jeffrey Gitomer
Now this is what you call a snazzy title. Everyone's heard of the little black book, well my friends, here is the sales equivalent… the little red book. And it really is little, which is great because its pocket sized. It is a pocket-sized reminder of the basics of selling, the ins and the outs and all the 'cheats' you could ever wish for. I consider this book to be the best sales book I've seen yet, and you might ask why? Well one, the size; the oh so wonderful small size which means I can carry it anywhere. This also means the information in the book is precise and to the point – no babbling or confusion – just the secrets of sales and success. It really is one of the main books a sales trainee should read, it's short, quick and a must read for those who want to get ahead in the game. From the title you can already see that the book will be full of the witty wonders of sales.


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Learn from Masters: What Are Good Research Paper Topics in Chemistry
A research paper in chemistry must make an impression on the readers if you want to get a good grade for it. This means that you will need to find an interesting and original topic to write about. This isn't an easy task, as your ability to conduct experiments may be limited. Therefore, many topics will be unavailable to you because you won't be able to support your statements with proper research.
However, there are topics that will not require you to conduct complex experiments. You will only need to study some literature and reports of other researchers' works to create a good paper on such a subject. If you are looking for this kind of topic, the following suggestions should interest you:
- The effects of diet sodas on the human body.
- The causes of acid rain and its effects on the environment.
- The chemistry behind the process of making biofuel from yeast.
- How does plastic packaging affect food?
- The chemistry behind food allergies.
- Chemical discoveries that changed the world.
- What chemicals should be used in anti-age creams?
- How is chemistry used in forensics?
- How natural are natural flavor additives?
- Analysis of a pharmaceutical drug of your choice.
In this paper, you will need to explain the chemistry of sodas, and describe the way they react with different parts of a human body.
Tell people about the dangers that acid rain brings, including the pollution of soil and ground waters. Explain how this phenomenon occurs, and offer some suggestions on how to reduce the number of this poisonous weather.
Start this paper by explaining why people must focus on creating alternative fuels today. Describe this particular method of producing eco-friendly fuel in detail. Your readers should be able to build their own small bio-plant after reading this paper.
This paper must explain what kinds of plastic are used for packaging food. Describe the process of its production and determine whether this packaging affects the products within it in any way. Offer viable alternatives.
List the chemicals that often cause allergic reactions. Try to determine why some people are predisposed to allergies. Can this risk be reduced by taking some specialized medicine or making some dietary changes?
Explain the chemistry of aging and tell your readers what chemicals can really affect this process.
List the chemistry-based methods that are currently used in forensics, explain how they work, and offer some examples of cases that were solved by using these methods.
Explain how natural flavor additives are manufactured and tell the readers whether they can be dangerous.


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This morning we met with Shura, an American lady who has dedicated her retirement to being a humanitarian for Migrants travelling through the desert by her home in Green Valley. Through the Green Valley Samaritans, which she founded, she and other volunteers, travel out into the desert to provide water and food for migrants, who travel through the desert at night after crossing the border. The conditions are treacherous and they are often un prepared, being told it's a 5 mile walk to Tucson- a trip that is really 75 miles or a 7 days walk. These are some photos from our walk in the desert and the items we came across, left behind by unknown travellers. Some of the possible reasons they were left behind are, they were caught by border patrol, they were too heavy, or the coyotes may have had them pack into a vehicle where they weren't aloud to take more on.
more info on Green Valley Samaritans: http://gvsamaritans.org


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