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LOCAL NAME : Satuwa
Botanical Name:Paris polyphylla
GENARAL INFORMATIONS : It grows at altitude of 3300m. in moist and humus rich soil. It prefers mostly moist , damp and shady places e.g.,under deciduous trees. Paris polyphylla has been used by local inhabitants of Nepal traditionally since ancient times. They use it primarily for fevers and headaches, burns, wounds, and many livestock disease mainly to neutralize poisons. People harvest the rhizome of the Paris polyphylla at fruiting season (October), just before the plant dies because the plant is abundant at this time.
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS : regarded in traditional Chinese medicine as a great cure for fevers, burns, and for detoxification. In particular, it cures snakebites very well. The roots are analgesic, antiphlogistic, antipyretic, antispasmodic, antitussive, depurative, febrifuge and narcotic. They posses anthelmintic properties. A decoction of the roots is used in the treatment of poisonous snake bites, boils and ulcers, diphtheria and epidemic Japanese B encephalitis. A paste of the roots is used as a poultice to treat cuts and wounds. The juice of the roots has been used as an anthelmintic. The roots have shown antibacterial action against Bacillus dysenteriae, B. typhi, B. paratyphi, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, haemolytic streptococci, Meningococci etc. it has been found to contain elements of cancer-fighting agent.
There are 10 main saponins and 2 non saponin ingredients and various types of steroidal compounds like diosgenin ,dioscin extracted from Paris Polyphylla. Glycosides are the bioactive components of many famous Chinese medicines. C27-steroid Hemostatic saponins were found in Paris polyphylla.
Mechanistically, polyphyllin D dissipates the mitochondrial membrane potential, induces a downregulation of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 expression and an up-regulation of pro-apoptotic Bax expression, and activates caspase-9. These results suggest that polyphyllin D elicits apoptosis through mitochondria dysfunction. This action provides novel insights that polyphyllin D could serve as a candidate in breast cancer treatment. Paris Pollyphylla is being used in hospitals along with other herbs in conjunction with conventional drugs for the treatment of lung and breast cancers. Roots ( rizhoma ) as well as stems contain various types of steroidal compounds like diosgenin, dioscin, .
Chinese scientists in Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology have isolated and studied anti-tumor active constituents from the rhizome of Paris polyphylla. To complement the above, the Beijing Institute of Radiation medicine, have managed to isolate three new steroidal saponins from the rhizome of the plant. Nanjing University in corporation with the oncology department of Drum Tower Hospital (China), conducted an in-vitro anticancer research to investigate the activity of aqueous extracts and ethanol extracts of fifteen traditional Chinese medicines on human digestive tumor cell lines.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-cancer activity of 15 traditional Chinese medicines which are usually used for tumor patients in China. The MTT (methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide) method was applied to compare the antitumoral activity of the aqueous crude extracts and the ethanol crude extracts of these drugs on six human digestive tumor cell lines: human liver carcinoma cell lines (HepG-2 and SMMC-7721), human gastric cancer cell line (BGC-823), human colon adenocarcinoma cell lines (LoVo and SW-116) and esophagus adenocarcinoma cell line (CaEs-17). Most ethanol extracts demonstrated a more powerful inhibitory effect than aqueous extracts. Their IC50 values were between 10 microg/mL and 500 microg/mL. Among these drugs, Paris polyphylla Smith showed a predominant inhibitory effect on all the cell lines with IC50 values ranging from 10 microg/mL to 30 microg/mL. The findings in this study suggested that traditional Chinese medicines, especially Paris polyphylla Smith, might have potential of anticancer activity on digestive cancer and its mechanism needs further study.
Another study has justified the traditional use of the herb for insect bites, as it has proven the existence of tyrosinase inhibitory effect and antileishmanial constituents from the roots of the herb. Those are attributed mostly to diosgenin saponins. A number of diosgenyl saponins of Paris polyphylla were explored in another research, which was found to possess immuno-stimulating properties. There was a significant enhancement in phagocytic activity for certain saponin concentration.
A different study shows how effective can be a synergy between Paris polyphylla and Panax ginseng. Two isolated oligosaccharides of the former herb presented stimulation in the saponin production of the other herb, enhancing thus its therapeutic value. The result also suggested that those two oligosaccharides could have plant growth-regulatory activity in plant tissue cultures.
The department of biochemistry in Hong Kong presented that the steroidal saponin of Paris Polyphylla, polyphyllin D, has effects in growth inhibition of human breast cancer cells and in xenograft. It was found that treatment of certain tumor cells with polyphyllin D resulted in the inhibition of viability and induction of apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner. The same authors published later on an improved article, where they concluded that polyphyllin D is a potent anticancer agent that can overcome drug resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma cells and elicit programmed cell death via mitochondrial dysfunction. Both in dose and time dependent manner.
Researchers from Japan presented that the methanolic extract from the rhizomes of Paris polyphylla( SM. var. yunnanensis (FR.) H-M.) was found to potently inhibit ethanol(and/indomethacin )-induced gastric lesions in rats.
A research carried out by the Naujing Pharmaceutical University in China reported the analgesic and sedative actions of Rhizoma Paridis. All of the 6 experimented species and varieties in common use were effective. Among them Paris polyphylla had more potent analgesic action. Sedative action of P. polyphylla is also strong.
In China a biochemistry research has exploited the antimutagenic activity of 36 herbal extracts from anticancer drugs in Chinese medicine. This work presented that along with other four herbs (Actinidia chinensis P., Artemisia lavendulaefolia DC., Prunella vulgaris L.,. and Ampelopsis brevipedunculata T), Paris polyphylla , contains anti-mutagenic factors against both picrolonic acid- and benzo[a]pyrene-induced mutation.
Paris polyphylla is used as a primary herb in the treatment of liver, stomach, nose and throat cancer in traditional Chinese medicine. Secondary in lung cancer.
Tyrosinase inhibitory and antileishmanial constituents
The search for bioactive natural products from the rhizomes of Paris polyphylla (Trilliaceae) has resulted in the isolation of four known constituents,(1) 1,5-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-3-methylanthraquinone ,(2)diosgenin-3-O-[α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-?-D-glucopyranoside] , (3) diosgenin-3-O-[α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1Rha → 2Glu)-α-L-arabinofuranosyl-(1Ara → 4Glu)]-?-D-glucopyranoside , and (4) diosgenin-3-O-[α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1Rha → 2Glu)-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1Ara → 4Glu)]-?-D-glucopyranoside . The chloroform, ethyl acetate, and butanol extracts of the plant were found to have mild to moderate inhibitory potentials against the enzyme tyrosinase. Compound 1 showed strong (IC50 = 0.23 µM), while compounds 2-4 and hydrolyzed product 4a showed mild to moderate (IC50 = 0.93-36.87 µM) activities against the tyrosinase. Similarly, compounds 2-4 and 4a showed mild to moderate (IC50 = 1.59-83.72 µg mL-1) antileishmanial activities.
Botanical Name: Paris polyphylla
Common Name: Satuwaa
English Name: Ginseng
Parts Used: Roots, rhizome
Habit and Habitat: Himalaya (Uttar Pradesh to Bhutan). NE India, China
Description: Glabrous herb, leaves 4-9, shortly stalked, lanceolate, 7.5-15 cm long, pointed, petioled. Flowers stalked, in the centre yellow-green perianth.
Uses: Rhizome acts as depressant on carotid pressure, myocardium and respiratory movements. It produces vasoconstriction in kidney, but vasodilation in spleen and limbs ad stimulates isolated intestines.Rhizome is anthelmintic and its powder is used as tonic.


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The report was submitted as comments in the FCC's review of four profanity rulings it made back in March without allowing for public comment.
The center points out that advisers Steven Bochco, Tom Fontana, and Vin Di Bona--have all been affected by the FCC's indecency enforcement regime.
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Di Bona was particularly incredulous at his involvement. One of his funniest videos was cited for a pacifier getting stuck in a baby's behind. The FCC didn't find it indecent, but found that it met one of its tests "marginally explicit," and subjected the video two its multi-part analysis.
Calling the FCC's decisions "inconsistent and confusing," the center took issue with profanity findings that were issued, including against the Martin Scorcese documentary on blues musicians and an NYPD Blue episode.
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Magallanes: The past will always come back to haunt you
- The debut film by Salvador del Solar is a production between Spain, Peru, Colombia and Argentina, which reopens social and personal wounds that have not yet fully healed
After the boost to its development provided by the Films in Progress 26 Award at the 2014 San Sebastián Film Festival, Magallanes [+see also:
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Unpaid Work in Australia – When is a Trial Shift legal?
Understanding where and when it is legal to not be paid.
When applying for a job, you may be asked to come in for a trial shift for the employer to assess how competent you are in the job. This is completely legal, however, some employers may exploit the idea of an unpaid trial. Here is everything you need to know about when an unpaid work trial is deemed illegal. Lawpath can clarify your rights and responsibilities as an employer by connecting you with an employment lawyer.
When is a trial shift legal?
A trial shift is lawful when:
- It only demonstrates the person's skills, which are directly relevant to the job that is being applied for;
- The trial shift is only allowed to last as long as needed to demonstrate the necessary skills for the vacant job. The trial shift cannot exceed one shift; and
- The person undertaking the trial shift must be under direct supervision the entire time by a current manager or employee.
If the employer wants to further assess an applicant's suitability and skills for the job, they must pay them at least the minimum rate of pay and employ them as a casual or employ them for a probationary period. The prospective employee must be paid for all their hours worked until the employer has decided to either hire or dismiss them. The legislation involved in this is the Fair Work Act 2009.
An example of lawful unpaid trial work
Jessica has applied for a job as a receptionist at a local dental practice. The practice asks her to come in for a trial shift the next day for 1 hour. She goes to the trial shift at 9 am, and is shown by one of the current receptionists how to make calls, where the files are kept, how to order new stock, and how to make appointments. The current receptionist is monitoring her the entire time and is teaching her every new skill and making an assessment. She is thanked for her time and finishes at 10am. In two weeks, the office notifies her that she does not have the job.
An example of unlawful unpaid trial work
Eve has applied to work at a cafe serving coffee and smoothies. She is called by the manager of the cafe who has told her that they want her to come in for a trial shift the next day. She attends the trial shift the next day at 7 am. The manager spends 1 hour teaching her how to make and serve the beverages. The manager then tells Eve that she wants her to make all the beverage orders until the cafe closes at 5 pm. Eve does as she is told, hoping to make a good impression on the manager, who does her own work whilst Eve is working. She finishes her trial shift at 5 pm and has worked for a total of 8 hours and has only been monitored/trained for 1. She is thanked and leaves. The manager calls back later the same week to notify her that she has been unsuccessful in her application and thanks her for coming in for the trial.
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Brian FrielBrian Friel (1929-2015) largely considered modern Ireland's leading playwright, was born to a schoolmaster and a postmistress. After working as a teacher in Derry for ten years, he married Anne Morrison and moved to Donegal to begin writing in earnest. His first significant theatrical success was Philadelphia, Here I Come, which debuted to rave reviews at the Dublin Theatre Festival in 1964. He went on to pen The Loves of Cass McGuire, The Mundy Scheme, The Freedom of the City, Living Quarters, Faith Healer, an adaptation of Turgenev's novel Fathers and Sons, Dancing at Lughnasa (winner of three Tony Awards, a New York Drama Critics Circle award for Best Play and an Olivier Award for Best Play), and Wonderful Tennessee. In 1980 Mr. Friel joined Stephen Rea in founding the Field Day Theatre Company, where they first staged the Ewart-Biggs Peace Prize-winning Translations, an adaptation of Chekhov's Three Sisters. The Company's productions explored the middle ground between the secular culture of Northern Ireland and the more traditional rural world. Famously reclusive, he has stated, "I am married, have five children, live in the country, smoke too much, fish a bit, read a lot, worry a lot, get involved in sporadic causes and invariably regret the involvement, and hope that between now and my death I will have acquired a religion, a philosophy, a sense of life that will make the end less frightening than it appears to me at this moment."
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Death Penalty Killing people is wrong in any case, either this killing is made at an individual or personal level or the government does it. This is the most crucial statement being developed by a large number of opponents of capital punishment. But does it seem possible that we can make the criminals realize this fact that killing is wrong, and they will stop killing other people (Koch)? In my point of view, capital punishment for the killers is the most appropriate step of the government, and the fear of death will be helpful in reducing the murder rate and…Read More »


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ISIS ENDGAME: How & Why the CIA Created ISIS as Cover for Nuclear and Biological Terror Attacks
BREAKING NEWS: CERN Is Secret Entrance to Subterranean CIA Headquarters Located Beneath Lake Geneva in Switzerland
RED ALERT: 10 Reasons Why Switzerland is Home to the CIA
David Chase Taylor
July 15, 2019
EARTH, Undisclosed Location — Based on breaking news and events, it appears that CIA Headquarters located beneath CERN at Lake Geneva in Switzerland is plotting Martial Law and/or a Smallpox outbreak in America under the guise of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Barry this July of 2019.
According to a July 11, 2019, report from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), Hurricane/Tropical Storm Barry is expected to bring '…dangerous storm surge, heavy rains, and wind conditions across the north-central coast'. Translation: a tsunami attack on the Gulf Coast is ow in full effect.
Although any state on the Gulf Coast could theoretically be targeted by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Barry, New Orleans, Louisiana and Houston, Texas are the most likely to suffer said man-made hurricane attack which will predictably bring mass flooding, looting, and ultimately martial law to these respective states.
Although technology does exist which enables military scientists to strengthen naturally occurring hurricanes and tropical storms (e.g., cloud seeding), the impending attack and subsequent destruction of European coastal cities will predominantly be the result of well-placed tsunami bombs.
Strategically placed tsunami bombs can result in a massive tidal waves, something which was previously witnessed during Hurricane Sandy, a Category 1 storm which resulted in unparalleled flooding. Consequently, a majority of the damage from will be due to the storm's unprecedented flooding.
It is imperative to note that since Truther.org began exposing man-made hurricanes in 2012 (i.e., the 2012 Jamaica Hurricane Plot, the 2013 Miami Hurricane Plot, etc.), only Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Harvey have made landfall. Due to being a homeless traveler at the time of Hurricane Harvey, I was not able to publish a warning.
Based on breaking news, events and numerology, it appears that CIA Headquarters located beneath Lake Geneva in Switzerland is plotting a Poxvirus-related outbreak in the wave of Hurricane Barry specifically to trigger a global biological pandemic. That is to say that the CIA will claim that flooding from a hurricane unearthed the graves of Poxvirus victims, spawning a biological outbreak of the disease. In order for this type of outbreak to come to fruition, a Poxvirus would have to literally be resurrected from the grave, possibly in the aftermath of hurricane-induced mass flooding. In the December 26, 2003, report from the Washington Post entitled 'In Medical Mystery, A Hint of Smallpox' it states in respect to a Civil War envelope containing Smallpox scabs that there a slim chance that scabs could yield live Smallpox virus.Referring to the envelope, Inger Damon, Chief of the CDC Pox Virus Group, stated, 'It all depends on what's in there'. Translation: Any one who finds a grave containing cells from a corpse (person) who died from Smallpox or another Poxvirus will now be able to, at least theoretically speaking, replicate a live Smallpox virus. This new working theory naturally has repercussions in respect to the Smallpox graves of the American Civil War (1861-1865) which a Hurricane Sandy-like may storm like Hurricane Florence may that unearth. The report also cites the British medical journal 'Lancet' which reportedly published a paper in 1985 suggesting that Smallpox could live as long as a century in the crypts of victims interred in cool, dry climates.
1. Tsunami Bomb-Induced Man-Made Hurricane-Like Attack
2. Unprecedented Hurricane Sandy-Like Flooding
3. Explosive-Driven Landslides & Mudslides
4. Mass Blackouts & Power Outages
5. Riots & Looting in Aftermath
6. Disease Outbreak Leading to Global Pandemic Planned for 2019
7. Structure Failures, Plane Crashes, Train Crashes
8. Mass Evacuations of Soft Targets Followed by Terror Attacks
1.1: Global Warming Cover for Man-Made Hurricanes
The term "global warming" appears to be cover for man-made weather attacks which turn once peaceful communities into obliterated war zones. The reality is that billions of gallons of aluminum dioxide and barium salts are being dumped into our atmosphere on a daily basis via cloud seeding and chemtrails yet humanity is supposed to believe that "global warming" is a natural phenomenon caused by greenhouse gasses? Global warming is nothing more than a colossal hoax which essentially gives the government carte blanche to execute bigger and stronger man-made weather attacks while conveniently scapegoating global warming. In the aftermath of man-made weather attacks, the public usually blames God or Mother Nature while the government actually responsible for the disaster gets to step in and play the heroic savior by handing out food, water and shelter to the people fortunate enough not to perish in their cowardly attacks. Back on July 21, 2013, it was reported that the CIA has backed a $630,000 study into how to control global weather through geoengineering, also known as man-made weather modification. Although governments would like the public to think that they are trying to figure out how to manipulate the weather, there is a wealth of evidence (see chapter #3) which indicates that they have been creating "natural disasters" using explosives and cloud-seeding for quite some time now.
1.2: Extreme Weather a National Security Threat
In an ominous sign that martial law will be enforced in the aftermath of a man-made hurricane attack, Politico published a report back on November 12, 2012, entitled, "Climate Change Triggering National Security Threats". Among other things, the report stated that "Climate change will likely lead to more frequent extreme weather events as well as droughts and floods, triggering serious social and political disruption that poses a potential threat to U.S. national security" and that "…unpredictable weather events are increasingly damaging and could ultimately prove a security risk". It's no secret that the Obama administration has been desperately trying to trigger a martial law scenario which would inevitably lead to civil-war; a man-made hurricane attack may just do the trick.
1.3: Hurricane Time Bomb
Propaganda that "global warming" spawned hurricanes will eventually destroy a major U.S. city is getting louder and louder. Back on November 13, 2012, Newsmax published a report entitled "Time to Face Global Warming Time Bomb" which stated that climate change is accelerating and that Hurricane Sandy was only the beginning of global warming spawned hurricanes. According to the report which cited a 206 page study by the National Research Council (NRC), the nation's principal scientific research body, the notion that U.S. coastlines will be targeted with unprecedented global warming events is "no longer idle scientific speculation". The NRC study warned of "catastrophic over-the-horizon events of much greater magnitude than Sandy's destructive impact that left thousands homeless as houses snapped like firewood".
1.4: Hurricanes Now Bigger, Faster, Stronger
Prior to a major man-made hurricane attack, the academic community must first manufacture evidence to back up the impending government claim that global warming was in fact responsible. Back on May 11, 2013, a study entitled, "More Hurricanes to Hit Western Europe Due To Global Warming", was published. As is usually par for the intelligence community, terror propaganda is disseminated in respect to Europe for terror related events which usually transpire in America at a later date. According to the study, "The rise in Atlantic tropical sea surface temperatures extends eastward the breeding ground of tropical cyclones, yielding more frequent and intense hurricanes…model simulations clearly show that future tropical cyclones are more prone to hit Western Europe, and do so earlier in the season, thereby increasing the frequency and impact of hurricane force winds." Needless to say, if Europe is at risk of hurricanes, the threat to Florida must be off the charts.
1.5: C-130 "Hurricane Hunter" Aircraft Grounded
In calculated move to limit both aerial coverage and witnesses during an explosive driven man-made hurricane attack, back on July 18, 2013, it was reported that federal budget cut may ground "Hurricane Hunter" aircraft which will deprive forecasters of real-time measurements of storms during 2013 Atlantic hurricane season. Although the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates some of the modified C-130 "Hurricane Hunters", most of the planes which gather vital information on the position, strength and direction of hurricanes are flown by the Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron based out of Biloxi, Mississippi. Brian McNoldy, a senior research associate at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, stated that "Not having aircraft data for a storm near land could have a very real and very negative effect on the accuracy of forecasts". McNoldy stated that he hopes the hurricane specialists at National Hurricane Center (NHC), "never have to make a forecast and issue watches and warnings on a significant tropical cyclone threatening land areas without aircraft reconnaissance". By defunding the Hurricane Hunters, it allows both the media and the public to politically scapegoat President Obama in the aftermath of the hurricane, ultimately drawing attention away from the fact that the hurricane was man-made to begin with.
1.6: NOAA Hurricane Satellite Fails
In yet another calculated move to give the U.S. federal government to gain plausible deniability in the aftermath of an unprecedented man-made hurricane strike, it was reported on May 26, 2013, that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) satellite designed to track hurricanes in the U.S. has failed on the eve of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season. The failed NOAA satellite is outfitted with technology that monitors and tracks developing storms over the entire Atlantic seaboard which is then used in determining threats to cities along the U.S. coastline. According to the report, the first sign of trouble with GOES-13 satellite emerged on May 22, 2013, when it failed to relay expected weather images. NOAA announced that a spare satellite had been activated while attempts to fix the failed one continue, but added there was currently "no estimate on its return to operations". If a second satellite fails, NOAA would operate its remaining satellite to get a full view, but only every half-hour. Similar to the grounding of the C-130 Hurricane Hunters, the limited satellite coverage appears to be cover for a man-made hurricane strike. In other words, the U.S. government wants to limit and control the respective weather agencies and technology which is responsible for watching the natural and unnatural formation of hurricanes which may or may not exist.
2.1: Tsunami Bombs
Just prior to Hurricane Sandy making landfall, it was reported on October 26, 2012, that the U.S. Navy had sent 24 naval vessels, including the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, out to sea. Whether or not the U.S. Navy ships were in fact participating in a coordinated effort to rig military grade explosives off the eastern seaboard is not known, but a few months late on January 1, 2013, it was reported that so-called "Tsunami Bombs" were tested off the coast of New Zealand. According to reports, the tests, which were carried out in the waters around New Caledonia and Auckland, showed that "Tsunami Bombs" were a feasible WMD in that a series of 10 large offshore blasts could potentially create a 33-foot tsunami wave capable of inundating a small city. The top secret operation, code-named "Project Seal", tested out the doomsday device as a possible rival to the nuclear bomb. Although 3,700 bombs were exploded during the tests, experts concluded that single explosions were not powerful enough and that a successful tsunami bomb would require about 2 million kilograms of explosive arrayed in a line about five miles from shore. When all the facts concerning Hurricane Sandy are taken into consideration (i.e., Sandy's unprecedented landfall pattern, "Tsunami Bomb" technology, and the 24 U.S. Navy ships off the New York and New Jersey coast), it does appear that Hurricane Sandy was in fact a man-made hurricane. Coincidentally, on June 27, 2013, it was reported that a mysterious mine was found by a swimmer just off the coast of Bay Head, New Jersey, roughly 50 miles south of New York City. According to the report, the mine, which was detonated by the U.S. Navy, sent water 100 feet into the air.
2.2: Hurricane Sandy Flashback
Although Hurricane Sandy was only a Category 1 hurricane, it had a storm surge equivalent to a tsunami which flooded parts of the East coast shoulder high and swamped the streets, subways and tunnels of New York City. Just prior to Sandy making landfall, it was reported on October 26, 2012, that the U.S. Navy had sent 24 naval vessels, including the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, out to sea from Norfolk Naval Station in Virginia to avoid being damaged in port. If Sandy was indeed a "Superstorm", why would the Navy risk sending 24 ships out into harm's way? Is it possible that the 24 Navy ships were in fact participating in a coordinated effort to detonate modern day "Tsunami Bombs" off the East coast of America in order to create the man-made Hurricane Sandy? Although further research must be conducted, it does appear that the deadly "hurricane" which killed over 100 people and cost an estimated $20 billion in economic damage was in fact a man-made event.
2.3: Tsunami Bombs Dropped on New Zealand?
In yet another example of how the government spawns "natural disasters", New Zealanders ran screaming from buildings in Wellington on July 21, 2013, when as a magnitude 6.5 earthquake blew out windows and caused part of the city's port to slide into the sea. According to the report, the earthquake struck at 5:09 p.m. local time and was centered offshore, 57 kilometers (35 miles) south-southwest of the capital city, at a depth of 14 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Coincidentally, on July 21, 2013, the same exact day as the earthquake, it was reported that the U.S. Navy had dropped 4 bombs totaling 4,000 pounds into the sea just off the New Zealand coast. Although the exact location of the incident was changed, which is standard operating procedure for intelligence agencies, the fact that a major earthquake occurred on the same day as 2 tons of aquatic bunker busting-like bombs were reportedly dropped is quite a coincidence, furthering the notion that so called "natural disasters" are anything but natural. As of August 16, 2013, the Australian and U.S. Navy are now in the process of "retrieving" the bombs. What exactly is really going on deep beneath the sea off the Australian coast is unknown, but it the navy wanted to insert some tsunami bombs, the bomb retrieval is the perfect cover.
About the Author
David Chase Taylor is an American journalist and the editor-in-chief of Truther.org, a state-sponsored terror whistle-blower website. Taylor currently lives in Switzerland where he applied for political asylum on July 17, 2015. Taylor authored The Nuclear Bible, a book credited with foiling a nuclear terror attack upon Super Bowl XLV in Dallas, Texas on February 6, 2011, and Greenland Theory: Apocalypse Now, a book and website exposing the true power structure of the world, especially in respect to Greenland and its primary proxy state of Switzerland which is coincidentally home to the CIA. Taylor has also published The Bio-Terror Bible, a book and website exposing the global bio-terror pandemic planned for 2015. To date, Taylor has blown the whistle on over 100 state-sponsored terror plots, including the 2012 Democratic National Convention Terror Plot, the 2011 Super Bowl Nuclear Terror Plot, the 2014 Super Bowl Nuclear Terror Plot, the Terrorgate Scandal, the 2014 Memorial Day Massacre, the man-made asteroid attack planned for 2015, and the drone strike which killed "Fast and Furious" star Paul Walker. Taylor was also the first to expose Alex Jones' treacherous links to STRATFOR and is noted for the 10 reasons why the Rosetta Comet landing was a hoax.
READ: World's 'Most Wanted' Whistle-Blower Journalist David Chase Taylor Applies for Political Asylum in Switzerland
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Angelica Maria Vazquez Perez and her daughter, Claudia Patricia Perez Vazquez come from the small mountain town of Chenalhó, Chiapas. Angelica is a master at the taller de cinturon, making the very fabric that Claudia then embroiders her intricate and beautiful designs on. The two of them gained some notoriety this past September when they both created the WBA Championship Belt that Canelo Alverez won against GGG. The two were directly chosen by the design team of the WBA due to the quality of their work.
They come from the small mountain town of Chenalhó, situated in the Sierras of central Chiapas, in the heart of the zona Los Altos. The altitude of Chenalhó greatly influences its climate and vegetation and is a stark contrast to most other municipalities of Chiapas, which are known for their tropical climate. In fact, Chenalhó, is known as the area with the most precipitation in all of Mexico. The sharp mountains are covered in pine trees, with small cottages dotted along their slopes, pillows of smoke from wood-burning stoves constantly rising to the sky. This land has its own rules, its own government and visiting foreigners are far a few between. The townspeople work their land to provide for themselves, raising sheep, chicken, and goats, and growing much of their own food. The local woman weave and embroider to help support themselves and their family, selling their goods on the streets in the nearby popular tourist town of San Cristobal de las Casas.
Purchase the handwoven Chalinas & the Bufandas made by Angelica & Claudia.


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Minds of Musical Emptiness
We're all wired to enjoy different forms of music, but for some of us the wiring is missing entirely. Join Robert and Christian as they explore the curious conditions of amusia and auditory agnosia in this episode of the Stuff to Blow Your Mind podcast.
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St Pete / Clearwater
Here at Canadian Traveller, we value pedestrian-friendly travel. Exploring a car-free zone dotted with owner-operated boutiques, eateries and hyper-local attractions has us booking our tickets stat. Beyond the serenity and exclusivity, these places often enjoy gorgeous views, just like John's Pass Village and Boardwalk.
With a 1,100 ft boardwalk, visitors can pass a laid-back afternoon wandering Madeira Beach. Over 100 businesses line the waterfront, inviting travellers to peruse charming shops, dine dock-side on pulled-fresh-from-the-Gulf seafood, or participate in one of many special event days. You might even find yourself face-to-face with a scallywagging pirate.
But an afternoon at John's Pass wouldn't be complete without getting out on the water. Here are 7 ways to find your sea legs at John's Pass Village and Boardwalk.
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Dolphin watching cruise
Playful, bottlenosed dolphins splash around in Boca Ciega Bay. Hop on a guided tour to get close enough to watch them swim, jump and play in the waves. In addition to dolphins, you may also see manatees, brown pelicans, eagles and ospreys.
How do I get up-close-and-personal with the wildlife?
Dolphin Quest sets sail four times a day, but their tours fill up fast, so it's best to book in advance. They also host private parties and special events to make your encounter with local dolphins even more intimate.
Hubbard's Dolphin Watching hosts several fully narrated tours per day. Times depend on the season. Riding on "The Big Blue Boat" is a unique part of the experience.
Fishing charters
In John's Pass, anglers can expect to catch plenty of good, edible fish. Depending on the season, visitors can catch a diversity of fish from queen snapper to large trophy sharks.
How can I go deep sea fishing?
Fishing trips at Hubbard's Marina range from 5 to 63 hours. (Seriously.) A longer trip means more fishing, and it also means you can get further offshore. However, there are also options for those who'd prefer to stay closer to shore.
Lady Godiva offers a popular 8-hour trip during which visitors can fish for grouper, kingfish and wahoo, among others. Catching a fish is guaranteed - or your trip is free!
SUP & kayaking
If you're hoping to get some exercise in, get out on the water on a stand-up paddleboard or in a kayak. Paddle through calm protected back bay waters for a unique sight-"seaing" experience. Visitors even have the opportunity to paddle alongside dolphins.
Where can I rent the equipment?
Hubbard's Marina rents single kayaks, double kayaks and SUPs. They also price-match based on local competition.
For the more adventurous traveller, parasailing is rated the top attraction in Madeira Beach. Strap in side-by-side to a friend, partner or family member and feel yourself being pulled into the sky by a large parachute. The U.S. Coast Guard-inspected boat in front of you can cause you to soar higher or dip your toes into the ocean. Up to three people can go at once.
Where can I go parasailing in John's Pass?
Several tour operators dedicated to parasailing offer unforgettable experiences. Gators Parasail has two 12-passenger boats to take tours on hour-long adventures. Book online and get a discounted rate of $65.
Fly-N-High offers a similar experience, with discounts for groups of 6 or more and Eagle's Parasailing is open to anyone over the age of five.
Boat rental
We get it – tours aren't for everyone. For those travellers that want to explore the ocean themselves, it's possible to rent a boat and explore the area privately. Drivers must be at least 25 years of age and will need a valid boating licence.
Where can I rent a boat?
Blind Pass rents a variety of Hurricane Deck Boats that can accommodate 6-8 passengers.
Jack's Boat Rentals carry a range of boat sizes to accommodate different groups.
Jet ski rental
One of the most exciting ways to hit the water in John's Pass is on a jet ski. Carrying 1-3 passengers, these machines are small but powerful.
Where can I rent a jet ski?
Woody's Watersports has Sea-Doo and Yahama rentals. You must be over 18 years old to rent.
Pirate ship ride
For a truly unique experience, climb aboard the Pirate Ship Cruise for a two-hour swashbuckling adventure on the high seas. Kids will love spending the day in the life of a pirate, and adults will love the bar that serves beer and wine. The whole family will end the day with an on-deck dance party!
How can I get aboard the pirate cruise?
The Pirate Ship Cruise has three daily departures at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and sunset. Advance bookings are highly recommended.
This article was brought to you by our friends at John's Pass Village & Boardwalk.
Located on the waterfront at John's Pass, this quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village is Pinellas County's #1 tourist attraction.
Start planning your visit: Peruse the merchants and check out upcoming events.
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WeeklyBeats.com / Music / brian botkiller's music / Song for Joy #37
Oh man, I went long on this one, but I was really feeling the pads and overall vibe. I actually started this one at the Ableton Live user group meeting that I ran this past week, which was very well-attended, and was a cool way to get out here a bit more. As I've been telling Joy, I've been trying to just show face, get out, and be a part of things more frequently, I think we're both working on that as much as we can, and I think it helps our art because we see other things and have other experiences which we can translate into what we do.
Ableton Live/Push 2/Only used Live's built-in sounds/instruments/packs for this one, save for T-Tracks ARC on my master, since I'm finally using room correction after all these years.
This submission is licensed by author under CC Attribution Noncommercial No Derivative Works (BY-NC-ND)


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cool, watching leads me to wonder about welly,?
[VIDEO] Watch Arsenal 'Wonderkid' Miyaichi Tearing Up The Dutch League Again This Weekend
Most Gooners will already know the name Ryo Miyaichi and can't wait for the time to come when he dons the famous Red & White. The young Japanese winger has been hugely impressive during his short loan spell at Feyenoord, including a MOM goal-scoring display on his home debut (video here). Although not quite as impressive this weekend, Miyaichi was still showing his skill and touch during Feyenoord's 2-1 win.
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He is good, but PL defenders will find him out if he does not add more to his game in terms of give, and move to infield spaces to receive. Wing play alone is easy to predict and good PL defenders can cope with it.


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The waiting is now the hardest part for Colorado's Trevor Story.
The all-star shortstop jammed his right thumb in the sixth inning of the Rockies' 6-4 victory over the Diamondbacks Wednesday night. Initial X-rays were negative, but more tests, including an MRI, are scheduled for Thursday. Story admitted that he was nervous that the injury might be serious.
"It's hard to tell, but personally, I'm always nervous if you have to get an MRI," he said. "Because you never know."
In July of his 2016 rookie season, Story jammed his left thumb and X-rays were negative then, too. But an MRI revealed that he had suffered torn ligaments and he missed the rest of the season, finishing with 27 home runs in just 97 games.
Story, who's batting .294 with 17 RBIs, is hoping history does not repeat itself.
"It's too early to tell," he said. "It just feels like I jammed my thumb a good bit. It's tough to put words on it right now, or talk about what could be, but we will definitely know more tomorrow. As of right now, it's jammed and that's how we're treating it."
Manager Bud Black said the injury was "a different type of jam" than the one Story experienced in 2016. Nonetheless, when asked if the memory of his 2016 injury was prompting worry, Story replied, "That's been on my mind for sure, but all positive thoughts here from me. That's how it happened in '16, but you never know until the MRI comes back. That's the final say."


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For people, particularly those sensitive to certain situations, things to complain about can appear around every corner. From a dirty fork at a restaurant to less than stellar customer service from BT, from late airplane flights to dirty hotel rooms, all kinds of things can warrant complaining. It is, after all, some people's favourite pastime.
Still, there is a right way and a wrong way to mumble and grumble. Criticising things or people too often, or without any tact, may worsen a situation dramatically, giving the complainer something to really complain about.
Keeping the following tips in mind, however, may help you to complain efficiently and, more importantly, effectively.
Don't Go Over Heads, at Least Not Immediately:
"Can I speak to your supervisor?" is often the complainer's personal mantra; after all, summonsing the supervisor is the surest way to get things remedied and get your complaint taken seriously. Occasionally, speaking to a supervisor or manager may be needed, but most of the time, people who are lower on the corporate ladder can help you just the same. Instead of going over their heads, and possibly getting them in trouble or even fired, try going to the person at the source of the problem. If they can't or won't help you, then, and only then, ask for someone else.
Remember that Less is More:
There is nothing that will take away the validity of a complaint faster than a person who complains every chance they get. If you have "the boy who cried wolf" complex – and complain about things that don't warrant criticism – you will never have your complaints taken seriously. Instead, you will simply be written off as a "complainer," a label that labels you worthy of being ignored.
Be Honest:
Sometimes people may look for reasons to complain, hoping that they can use their complaint to get a better hotel room, a complimentary meal, or a free airline ticket. Looking for things to complain about, however, is really just looking for trouble. If you have nothing to justifiably criticize – or need to look through a proverbial microscope to find something – then your complaint may be bordering on dishonesty. Your complaint might also leave you playing with Karma. Instead of filing a non-existent complaint, try something else and offer a compliment. The staff might react just as favorably.
Don't be Unreasonable:
Whenever a person complains, they most likely want their problem fixed, they want to be compensated for their inconvenience, or they simply want to blow off steam. Whatever it is that's being sought, it's important to keep in mind that reason is the key. Not only do you need to be reasonable with what you choose to complain about – complaining about rough weather on an airline flight will get you nowhere – but you also need to be reasonable in what you expect someone to do in return. If you complain about something that is relatively minimal, then assume that the remedy – or the reimbursement – will be relatively minimal as well.


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Before you look at a single swatch, countertop pattern, cupboard finish or equipment specification sheet, assess the efficiency with which your current kitchen structure addresses essentially the most primary of kitchen functions. This, after all, depends on the design of your kitchen but it's price looking into. Large cabinets could make a small kitchen feel even smaller and claustrophobic, so they should be among the many first issues to go. Exchange the upper cabinets with shelves, pot racks, hooks, magnetic spice holders and spice racks.
Lower cupboards with doorways imply having to twist like a pretzel to see what's inside. Except you wish to purchase a sink-faucet combination bundle, which can vary from about $one hundred to $1,000, you may probably have to select a brand new kitchen sink faucet separately from the sink.
Understanding the kitchen work triangle idea and the basic kitchen layouts is a valuable starting point for having a superb kitchen design that you like. For price range kitchen transforming projects, contemplate refacing or refinishing your unique cupboards somewhat than changing them, which might be much more cost-effective.
Housetrends opens the doorways to unimaginable properties for kitchen, bath, design, rework and landscaping inspiration. Replacing previous counter tops with a extra modern look and feel can do wonders for the overall look of any kitchen. If you want to brighten the kitchen island and improve its functionality, then go for bigger decorative fixtures.
Kitchen Counter Ideas – presents a much bigger image for the method of constructing a new counter a reality in the kitchen. One should also keep in mind, that not the entire reconstruction adds value to the house; different rooms, or tasks or even small house transforming ideas might matter-it may be a well-spent greenback or it might just be a further expense.


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By B15m1lah. Chair. At Tuesday, July 10th 2018, 00:27:52 AM.
The materials the chair is made up is another important factor. Leather is the most common option for high-end executive chairs. Leather is both comfortable and elegant. The comfort comes from the temperature which leather maintains. It stays cool and does not get too hot to sit in for long periods of time. But, in cooler climates, leather does warm up to one's body temperature and does not stay too cool. While there are plenty of good models of cloth executive office chairs, they will all be considered second best to the leather models. In addition, one of the considerations of having a really nice office chair is to give off an impression of power. Leather often does this, because of the inherent cost.
A church chair is a chair that provides those in attendance at a worship service the ability to focus on the service itself versus continually dealing with discomfort because of the chairs they are sitting on. The reality is that when people attend a church service they want to be able to see what is going on, hear what is going on, and be able to choose to participate in what is taking place. But when the chair they are sitting on is uncomfortable, all of the above are affected negatively and will become a distraction for them throughout the worship service, versus something that enhances their overall experience. Please know the above truth is not related to the appearance of the chair. Instead it has everything to do with the comfort the chair provides.
The single most overlooked feature to consider when looking at buying office chair is the base. It is standard for these chairs to have casters or wheels. However some chairs come with only four spokes, or for legs with wheels; others with five, or six. It is important to get a chair that has more than four legs. With only four legs, depending on the orientation of the chair, it can be easy to tip out of the chair. Because of the head rest, someone sitting in the chair will be inclined to sit back and lean back in the chair. If the chair has only four legs, i.e. a base with four wheels, if they are leaning back between two of the legs, the chair could tip over backwards. (The taller back of an executive chair makes this more likely than with a smaller, standard office chair.) With five or more wheels, the chair becomes more stable. Of course, the other determining factor of the stability is the width of the base. Again, high-end executive chairs will have a wider base.


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I failed at having 4 no-spend days in a row this week.
Tuesday (day #1 of my no-spend goal) I was able to not spend any money.
Wednesday I was talked into going out for lunch with some co-workers. lunch is my social time, so I have a problem saying no. On the up side I just ordered a bowl of soup so it cost me under $5.
Today I had a dr appt (which I forgot about earlier this week). I had a $20 co pay there. Then I decided to pick up my gift cert since I was already out and about - $20. Then I went to JoAnns and picked up a few tins for christmas goodies - $8. Finally I put gas in my car $20. I am hoping this tank lasts me until we leave on christmas eve.
I hope the only other thing I will need to buy this next week is groceries - as long as I plan well, I shouldn't go over budget.
Good intentions...
I failed at having 4 no-spend days in a row this week.
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December 14th, 2006 at 08:05 pmSounds like your spending was thought out and controlled. Don't be too hard on yourself!
HouseHopeful Says:
December 14th, 2006 at 10:35 pmI was also trying to not spend between Tuesday & Friday, but I missed my first day! I had forgotten about a work party that I was supposed to bring brownies to, so I had to stop & buy some donuts for $3.49 instead. I did ok yesterday & today though! Don't be too upset. You still did well!


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This week's TheAdoptionSocial #WASO theme is Secrets.
It has set me thinking. I see where secrets can be both forces for good and drivers of conflict for any family with children in residence. I can envisage stories of deep trauma, tales of mild subterfuge, worries about hidden pain, anecdotes of the secrets-that-weren't, posts on the delicious delight of planning surprises.
Yes what about those of us still on the other side of that door, the prospective adopters (whether already parents or not)? How does this theme apply to us?
As a prospective adopter you are expected to have no secrets from the professionals. This is easy if your life is anyway an open book, your friends and family all know each other, you feel comfortable talking about past challenges, previous relationships, your childhood and teendom, death, happiness, bullying at school, work, views on failure, success, discipline, parenting, and basically anything at all. If you're a different person, someone who opens up only once trust is long established, or has never been comfortable sharing failure, or hope, or difficult emotions, the probing process must be intrusive, demanding, uncomfortable, painful.
It might even feel shaming.
In our training we learn much about shame. Indeed, it seems to me that the kind of secrets that we maintain due to fear, or worry, or anxiety, or social pressures are very often twinned with shame.
I have so far viewed myself as lucky. I am one of those who found the interrogations of the home study a fascinating experience because it is hardly normal for it to be ok – even right- to just talk about yourself endlessly. I found myself analysing the questions I was asked and why, and that in itself helped my learning and my understanding. But intrusive or revealing, shameful or discomfiting? No, these sensations were less the case for me.
Just now though, thinking about secrets, and shame, and how we learn: I am suddenly wondering whether having difficulty talking openly, having secrets that you feel forced to share: could these experiences actually help some of us recognise the challenges our children are likely to face: after all there is little that is better than shared experience for helping with empathy.
If the process of assessment can be seen as the revealing of secrets, adoption at all times is however about the rightful keeping of secrets – perhaps more normally described as maintaining confidentiality.
We entrust Social Workers with our confidences. Our children, we hope, will eventually entrust us with theirs. During matching every conversation becomes a battle to balance confidentiality with openness, to involve friends and family as much as possible (along the way building understanding and hopefully shoring up my support network) while also ensuring the stories of any children being discussed remain their own. Such keeping of secrets relies on trust.
So, shame and trust: two of the outcomes that can come from both the keeping and revealing of secrets.
It is hardly surprising that our preparation as potential adopters requires us to think actively about how we deal with our own secrets. Handling shame and learning to trust – and managing the secrets they often hold deep inside – are likely to be two of the key challenges as adoptees our children may struggle with.
As parents our jobs will be to go beyond being experts in our own secrets: we will need to be experts in our children's secrets too.


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I had a very sweet home (over $400K) with a charming and quaint exterior. But the minute people walked in – they walked out. It is not because the home is awful – it's because the owners (who had moved out) had a dog and the odor was overwhelming. It was absolutely pungent with stench. We had over 30 showings and no offers and they all said the same thing. IT STINKS.
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