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If you are like most people, you may be a little confused as to which method of intake to use for HCG. You are most likely also confused regarding the safety and effectiveness of the injections, pills, patches and the drops. You want the product that will cause you the least possible concern while being certain of the effectiveness. These are the reasons many individuals choose administering drops as their preferred method.
How to Administer HCG Drops
The HCG drops offer you an effective means of taking the right dosage of drops without having to worry about:
- Vials
- Mixers
- Needles
- Inconvenient tools
The above methods do not make it easy to take HCG. There is also the consideration that drops will not require you to inject yourself using a needle. Many individuals are not willing to uses needles to administer anything. If you agree with this statement, chances are good you have a lot of questions about taking HCG drops. You will need to understand the correct way to take your HCG drops and the right way to measure the dosage of your HCG drops. The best way to do this is to continue reading to make certain the right intake method for you is the HCG drops.
The Definition of HCG Drops
HCG drops are an oral method for the administration of HCG. This is not the same as HCG injections because HCG drops are ingested through your digestive system as opposed to a direct injection into your bloodstream. The drops are considered to be the best form of HCG intake by a lot of people. As long as you take the correct dosage of HCG drops, they will provide you with the correct balance you need during your diet.
HCG drops are still one of the most common and popular methods of taking HCG. This is mostly because the drops combine efficiency and convenience. The easiest way to get you HCG drops is in an HCG drop kit. This type of kit usually contains the liquid HCG drops in a bottle along with the syringe you will need to administer your drops orally.
How to Administer HCG Drops
One of the most important questions prior to going on the HCG diet involves the correct way to take the drops. If you decided to get your drops by purchasing an HCG drops kit, you already have everything you are going to need to begin taking your drops. The majority of HCG drop kits contain an administering syringe of some type with a bottle of drops. There will also be a separate administration dropper for the drops or the bottle cap will have a dropper with a squeeze top to administer the HCG drops.
The Specific Instructions for HCG Drops
The exact instructions for taking your HCG drops are dependent on the type of package you purchased. The majority of the HCG drop kits administer the drops using the exact same method. The biggest difference between the HCG drop kits is regarding the specific dropper. The administration of your drops will change slightly according to your dropper. This is the reason it is so important to read the instructions included with your drops thoroughly and carefully. This will ensure you administer your drops correctly.
It is just as important to understand there is more to administering your HCG drops than it may originally appear. Administering your drops encompasses:
- Making certain your HCG drops are taken on a specific schedule
- Taking your drops every single day
- Ensuring the schedule for your HCG drops coincides with your diet
- Ensuring your drops are right for the HCG diet plan you will be following
- Making certain you purchase the correct HCG drops
Every statement above demonstrates the importance of reading the instructions that came with your HCG drops. This will eliminate the chance you take your drops incorrectly. The length of time you will be taking your HCG drops is dependent on the exact diet plan you will be following. In most cases, your HCG drops should be taken for the initial 28 days of your HCG diet. After this period, the drops are no longer required.
The HCG diet has numerous different variations. This means you may have to take your drops for a longer period of time, or decrease the length of time you are using your drops. The majority of the plans have set a similar time period for you to use your HCG drops. This will be detailed in your instructions to ensure you do not miss taking your drops for any required days.
General Instructions for the Drops
You should begin using your drops on the first day you begin your diet. Your drops will help your through your Loading Phase including your binge day. You must follow the instructions for taking your drops during every day of your HCG diet. You must continue using your drops until you have been instructed to stop. Once again the length of time you use your HCG drops is dependent on the specific protocols of your diet. You must observe these details to ensure you remain on track with your drops.
Every time you use your HCG drops, you must not drink or eat anything for a minimum of thirty minutes after administering your drops. This is extremely important because you will be placing the drops in your mouth. The drops must remain in your mouth for this period of time for proper absorption into your bloodstream. The drops are actually absorbed by a membrane located beneath your tongue. The correct method of using your drops is imperative for your success.
Your HCG Drops Dosage
When you are ready to start taking your drops, the drops must be administered beneath your tongue. In most cases, you will be placing between eight and ten drops each time. You must follow the directions that came with your HCG drops to make certain you are using your HCG drops correctly. The correct dosage of drops is a critical step. Once your HCG drops have been administered, let the drops remain for a minimum of one minute to ensure your bloodstream absorbs as much of the drops as possible through the lining of your membrane. You can then swallow any remaining drops. Remember to wait thirty minutes before drinking or eating anything.
The Correct Dosage of Drops
Your exact dosage of HCG drops is dependent on the specific protocol of your HCG diet as well as the specific HCG drop kit you are using. The correct way to take your drops may be different with every HCG drop kit. You must follow the instructions for the drops you purchased. You have to know the right dosage of drops to take because the protocol for your HCG diet is dependent on the amount of drops you take each day. Your HCG drops kit must be used with your specific protocol because it will contain the correct number of drops your will require during your diet.
The general rule is you will administer between eight and ten drops three times each day while you are on your diet. When you are administering your drops, make certain you count each drop as it falls into your mouth. Do not squeeze your dropper too hard or more liquid will be administered than you need. Follow this plan, and schedule your drops in between meals to make certain you are not drinking or eating during the periods you are using your drops.
Using HCG Drops the Correct Way
The best way to reach your target weight is to:
- Use careful planning
- Conduct research into the HCG drops available prior to making a purchase
- Follow your HCG diet schedule exactly
- Follow the instructions that came with your drops
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Satisfaction. Everyone is searching for it. What does it look like? We try to find it in a lot of places: Spouses, children, jobs, money or material possessions, achievements, friends, sex, traveling, partying, even religion, and the list goes on. The reality is that God created those desires within us. Throughout Scripture we see mankind … [Read more…]
Bless The Lord, Oh My Soul.
Hello Ladies! Below is a post written from my sweet Momma. She has been in the hospital due to numerous health complications, but I had to let everyone read about her faith in the Lord. I pray you are encouraged and inspired through her courageous heart and trust in our Savior! Always remember, He is … [Read more…]
On a Soapbox
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Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:12 Many times we stay where we are because we don't surrender our problem or desire to God fully. … [Read more…]
Oh, For a Cotton Ball!
I had run out of cotton balls! Drat! I know that doesn't sound like such a big catastrophe, but you have to understand, I use them every night to clean my face. If I run out, I have to use…. Gasp…. A kleenex or worse, toilet paper. Those items just do not work at all. … [Read more…]
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"For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." Hebrews 4:12 When I started Chronological Bible Study two years ago, this verse came up during one of our earliest … [Read more…]
The God of New
"Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." ~Isaiah 43:19 There is something incredible about "new." We all need a fresh start, soul awakenings, and something to reignite our passion! There are so many … [Read more…]
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Sometimes, when I am going through a particularly rough time, I find myself less and less committed to spiritual disciplines. My quiet times diminish, my prayer life becomes rushed and shallow, and I fill free time with mindless distractions, instead of more time with the Lord. It is usually when I am tired; bone tired … [Read more…]
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"O, Lord, open his eyes so that he may see." 2 Kings 6:17 Discouragement is a normal emotion when we've experienced some sort of loss, or when we are waiting on God to do something in our lives. It may be that we are waiting on God to find our mate, begin a family, provide … [Read more…]
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The 10 Best Cervical Pillows
This wiki has been updated 20 times since it was first published in April of 2015. Sometimes, the reason you wake up feeling rough and poorly rested is because of the angle of your neck when you sleep -- and neck pain can ruin your whole day. Get some much-needed relief with one of these cervical pillows, which are designed to promote proper neck and spine alignment for improving the way you sit, stand, sleep, and feel. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki. Skip to the best cervical pillow on Amazon.
Why Spine Health Is So Important
Reducing fatigue on the muscles of the spine can reduce the chances of these subluxations.
Long term fatigue can lead to degenerating connective tissues, arthritic conditions, sleep disorders, poor circulation, posture problems, even foot and knee issues.
The spine is a series of vertebrae which extends from the lower back to the neck. It gives structure to the entire body and houses the spinal cord; a long bundle of nerve fibers that connect every part of the body. This connection makes up the basis of the central nervous system; which is responsible for responding to nearly all information the body receives.
Promoting a healthy spine keeps the entire body healthy. Supporting the head while sleeping is just one way to ensure the spine remains relaxed and healthy. Proper spinal support is crucial in all aspects of the body's normal functions. Any alterations, such as improper sleeping posture, can have negative effects in the central nervous system; causing distress throughout the body.
Subluxations in the spine are caused by fatigue over time, and lead to many of the common issues faced today. Lower back pain, tension headaches, and hip dysfunction are just a few common issues influenced by subluxations. Long term fatigue can lead to degenerating connective tissues, arthritic conditions, sleep disorders, poor circulation, posture problems, even foot and knee issues.
Reducing fatigue on the muscles of the spine can reduce the chances of these subluxations. When used properly, sleep provides a long period of time in which the spine can relax and heal itself from the stress of the day. This is why sleeping posture may be the most important aspect of spinal health.
Can A Cervical Pillow Make A Real Difference?
The right cervical pillow can mean the difference between being well rested and living with pain every day. It may sound drastic, but for many it is a reality. As humans spend a large portion of their lives asleep, sleeping incorrectly can spell disaster over time.
The cradle style pillow can also help to prevent snoring in back sleepers by keeping the airways aligned.
Cervical pillows are designed to ergonomically support the neck while sleeping. There are four main styles of cervical pillow, each suited to a different style of sleeper. Cradle pillows help to evenly distribute the weight of the head, effectively reducing pressure on the spine and neck. The cradle style pillow can also help to prevent snoring in back sleepers by keeping the airways aligned.
Neck pillows are generally smaller than the average pillow, and tuck behind the neck to allow for a proper spinal curve while sleeping. Neck pillows come in a wide range of sizes to fit every body type and are generally best for side sleepers or back sleepers.
Side pillows are designed with a curved edge which is higher on the side and lower in the middle. This pocket in the middle of the pillow helps to cradle the head while relaxing the upper vertebrae. The curve provides room to rest the shoulders and keeps the neck properly aligned.
The cervical roll style pillow acts as a multi-functioning device. Placed under the neck and head, it allows for proper spinal alignment. Used under the knees, cervical rolls provide support for lower back problems like sciatica. Cervical rolls can also be used behind the back while sitting for added lumbar support.
Which Sleeping Position Is Best?
Humans can fall asleep in nearly any position, but that doesn't mean they should fall asleep in these positions. In fact, sleeping posture impacts quality of sleep and can even cause back and neck problems. Stiffness, neck pains, sleep apnea, headaches, heartburn, and even premature wrinkles can be caused by poor sleeping postures.
On the other hand, too tight of a fetal position can actually restrict breathing and airflow, and may cause stiffness of the joints in the morning.
Some sleeping postures are inherently bad for the body. For example, sleeping on the stomach may be good to relieve snoring, but it is actually a bad choice for sleeping. When lying on the stomach, it is hard to keep the spine in a neutral position. Stomach sleepers also risk putting unnecessary stress on their joints, ligaments, and muscles. This can lead to nerve damage, numbness, and various aches and pains. Having the head turned to the side while sleeping can also constrict the airways. This can mean less oxygen circulating in the blood which can cause headaches and fatigue come morning. It is best to simply choose another way to sleep.
The fetal position is the most popular way to sleep. Lying on the side with the torso hunched and knees bent is great in certain circumstances. For pregnant women, the fetal position improves circulation to the fetus, and relieves pressure on the vital organs. On the other hand, too tight of a fetal position can actually restrict breathing and airflow, and may cause stiffness of the joints in the morning. It is better to stretch out the torso and legs as much as possible.
Side sleeping is great for people with sleep apnea, as sleeping on the side keeps the airways open. Sleeping on the left side of the body may also reduce acid reflux by relieving pressure on the digestive system.
Though it is not the most popular position for sleep, sleeping on the back is by far the best option. Sleeping on the back allows for the spine, neck and head to rest in a neutral position. This can reduce soreness and pain, as pressure on these areas is reduced. The only downside is that sleeping on the back may influence sleep apnea.
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Jasmine Murrell's Provocative Insights
Through juxtaposing painted images with photographs on weathered surfaces, prevailing notions of beauty and perfection are examined.
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See what the buzz is all about as Jasmine Murrell welcomes guests to an Artist Talk on her compelling multimedia retrospective, Provocative Insights on Saturday, July 25th , 2-4 pm at Center for Arts & Culture Skylight Gallery in Brooklyn.
Murrell, one of the youngest emerging artists ever offered a solo exhibition at the Gallery, employs paint, sculpture, photography, video, and found-object art to explore global commonalities through work from three series:
[] Forbidden Foods explores maturity, guilt and sexuality, and their historical association with food. Through juxtaposing painted images with photographs on weathered surfaces, prevailing notions of beauty and perfection are examined. The work posits that real beauty and sensuality encompass change and embody the personal mementoes of cracks, crevices, marks, folds and bags.
[] Finding Home considers the wide range of meaning of "home" in photographs from a year-long commissioned project documenting living structures in Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and other countries. Also featured in this series are Murrell's concrete-and-wire sculptures evoking urban disconnect and aged wood salvaged from her time in post-Katrina New Orleans and used as a quiet custodian of untold stories of suffering.
[] The Hoods are rough-hewn sculptured pieces addressing limited perceptions of the Black community from within and without. Murrell examines how the exaltation of negative images can shroud bright light, overshadowing self-validation and potential.
The 34 year-old Detroit native lives in Bedford Stuyvesant and has had solo shows at LA's Pounder Kone Gallery, Detroit's J Rainey Gallery and the University of Texas. She's exhibited at Detroit's African-American Museum, NYC's MoCADA and National Black Fine Art Show, the Toronto Biennial and the Preto Gallery in Salvador, Brazil.
Provocative Insights runs through September 26th. The public is also invited to a youth workshop on Fri., July 31st. Center for Arts & Culture Skylight Gallery is at 1368 Fulton St. Brooklyn, 3rd floor. Take the A and C trains to Nostrand Avenue.
The gallery is open Wed – Fri, 11am to 6pm and Sat. 1-6pm. For more information call 718-636-6949 or visit www.jasminemurrell.com.
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I would like to take a moment to address the actual, physical act of blogging. Blogging requires a great deal of marketing, writing talent, and persistence. You have to be prepared to commit the time, money (if needed), and of course, your blood, sweat, and tears. I, as a writer and blogger, can relate to and commend other bloggers for the work that they provide, the reviews they release, and the wonderful content they exhibit each day. Heck, sometimes I don't even know how I do it while being in college and holding a job now. It's shocking to me to see how students, college students just like me, manage to market and publish each day effectively. I've had periods where I physically could not write and had to take some time away from the blog to reevaluate the content (I believe in quality over quantity) and redirect my energy toward schooling temporarily. I know it's difficult to be a committed blogger and I struggle each day to make everything in my life cooperate successfully.
But then there's a side of me that feels like some (not all, thank goodness) bloggers and writers want to build an audience as quick as possible, and will resort to unprofessional tactics that I don't agree with, which brings forth an ugly side to the otherwise inspired and intriguing writing community. I often get comments from individuals, including their business emails, with an attached, mass produced spiel about how fantastic and wonderful their company blog or personal blog is. They'll preface this with what I believe to be a half a**ed response to the post they're commenting on. A little "awesome job" and "great post", followed by a novel-long comment about why I should drag myself over to their completely unrelated blog. I can't help but roll my eyes. I get that you want to be successful and you want to bring in more views. So do I and the rest of the writing community. Success does have to do with readership. However, I don't mass produce comments. When I take the time to comment on another blog or several other blogs, no matter what category it falls under or who is producing the physical blog, I refuse to spam others with my own advertisements. If the post is relevant to something that I've posted as well, I feel it is perfectly appropriate to follow my legitimate comment with a reference and perhaps say "Hey, I wrote something very similar that you might want to check out! *insert url here*", but pushing your blog on me without any rhyme or reason doesn't possess me to want to browse. It actually deters me and would make me significantly less likely to give your blog a chance. I don't tolerate rude blog etiquette.
Writers, bloggers, many of you are like me. Many of you take pride in your work and your brand, and choose to represent it with dignity. You don't mass produce your comments and spam them across the blogosphere, and I respect that immensely. I ooze respect for people who do the right thing, even if it feels "less efficient" at times. I know it takes time to produce your own blog, let alone respond to the posts of others. I know it's difficult to respond to comments all the time and to interact within the writing community, one blog at a time. Whatever you do, try to avoid the impersonal, copy/pasted spamming of your blog, the long comments trying to "sell" your writing instead of genuinely responding to the post you may or may not (probably not) have read. Effective content brings viewers to your work just as successfully and ensures that your audience is legitimately interested in the topic you present. It's essential to build a fan base that respects your literary talent and believes in the methods you incorporate in your writing journey. Easy isn't always better.
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A Broader Commitment to Standards
Over the past several months, AIHA's Strategic Direction Task Force has been reviewing the input collected from members and other stakeholders as part of the development of AIHA's revised Strategic Plan. But that is a topic for a future Synergist column. This column is about a specific theme that was threaded throughout the comments from the different stakeholder groups: the need for AIHA to be involved in development of standards related to health and safety. With further discussion, it became obvious that information about current efforts was not being communicated effectively, resulting in the perception that AIHA was no longer involved in standards development. AIHA, through a strong network of volunteers, continues to be involved in standards development in the U.S. and globally, and that involvement will continue to grow.
Engagement in standards will remain a priority of the association. The AIHA Board continues to support the evolution of AIHA's involvement in standards development.
It has been almost four years since the AIHA Board made a strategic decision to discontinue being a Standards Developing Organization (SDO). The cost associated with being an SDO for three ANSI standards was limiting our ability to support a broader spectrum of standards that were deemed important to members. Ultimately, having industrial hygiene representation on more standards is the way for AIHA to more effectively meet its commitment to standards development, and allows the available resources—financial, staff, and volunteer—to be distributed to a wider group of activities. Currently, AIHA representatives are serving on 26 domestic and international standards committees. These standards address a variety of OHS-related topics including air quality, confined spaces, environmental management, management systems, nanotechnology, noise, ionizing and nonionizing radiation, social responsibility, EHS training, and ventilation. STANDARDS ADVISORY PANEL The Standards Advisory Panel that was formed within the AIHA Guideline Foundation (AGF) in 2012 has completed its first set of tasks. The Panel developed a standards engagement strategy that will allow AIHA to engage more effectively in developing and influencing standards in support of the organization's strategic goals and objectives. Within this engagement strategy, the Panel established methods for evaluating and prioritizing standards activities. Testing and implementation of these methods are under way. In addition to implementing the engagement strategy, the next tasks for the Panel include monitoring new national and international health and safety standards activities and trends, recommending new AIHA areas of standards engagement, and reporting on current standards activities. The Panel will also consider ongoing AIHA initiatives when determining where to focus standards development activities. To help inform recommendations, input will be gathered from a diverse group of stakeholders: AIHA volunteer groups; AIHA standards representatives; AIHA staff; and others. The Panel has started identifying liaisons between each of the Volunteer Groups and the Panel. These liaisons will help inform the Panel about relevant standards within their area of expertise. The Panel will oversee the activities of AIHA's representatives to other standards-setting bodies to determine if participation remains a priority; capture information that may impact future standard development activities; ensure that the information has been shared with the appropriate stakeholders; develop recommendations for appropriate financial support to be allocated; ensure that there is an AIHA position on any standard where comments are provided; and recommend, to the AGF president, appointments of representatives and/or alternates to standards development organizations. In the coming months, some Panel members will rotate off of the team, and an "all call" soliciting new volunteers will be distributed. Additionally, a subject matter expert (SME) will be engaged to assist the panel with implementation of the engagement strategy and with the environmental scanning needed to identify relevant standards. CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT Although the changes have been slower than anticipated, engagement in standards continues and will remain a priority of the association. The AIHA Board continues to support the evolution of AIHA's involvement in standards development. The new direction has placed AIHA in a better position to advance the industrial hygiene profession and protect worker health.


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No How the kitchen is not just the preserve of French: 59% of Europeans say they are passionate about all that is happening in the kitchen.
Gastronomy, European passion! At a time when the leaders became stars and foodies hold their breath at each exit of a guide or a ranking, gastronomy stands out as a real leisure which engage the residents of the Old Continent: 59 % of Europeans say they are passionate about all that is happening in the kitchen according to a MasterCard study / Priceless Cities.
Watered culinary programs on television, home cooks want, too, play hotheads behind their own furnaces. 47% admit, for example, test new products or new cooking techniques. The same proportion (46%) is also looking to experience new culinary experiences.
In short, everything is an excuse to live their passion. Good times which also want to enjoy gourmet restaurant. Almost three quarters (73%) are necessary not to look at the time and enjoy the meal. Indeed, all Europeans spend more of their time to these greedy and convivial moments.
In 2011, the same study was carried out and revealed that 64% of Italians would drink at least once a week outside. They are now 70%. They are also the most followers of these European parties. The same goes for the Spanish (55% against 60%), the British (44% against 55%), Germans (33% against 44%) and French (29% against 40%). Some Europeans even grow out to dinner. The Italians are the most numerous (69%) followed by the Spanish (62%) and French (55%).
These data are from a study conducted by GfK MasterCard with a panel of about 10,000 consumers living in major cities of Italy, Britain, Spain, France, Germany, Russia , Turkey and Sweden.


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Ingredients ::
4 Tbsp butter
2 (28 ox) cans diced tomatoes, drained with 3 cups of the juice reserved
1 onion, chopped fine (I substituted with onion powder)
2 Tbsp light brown sugar
1 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (for Lent, you can substitute with vegetable broth)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cayenne Pepper to taste
Directions ::
1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the drained tomatoes, onion, brown sugar, and tomato paste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the tomatoes begin to caramelize, about 15 minutes.
2. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly stir in the broth and the reserved tomato juice, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cool for 10 minutes. Puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth.
3. Return the pureed soup to the pot and slowly stir in the cream. Bring to a brief simmer, then remove from the heat. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
~This soup can be prepared through step 2, cooled, covered, and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat over low heat before proceeding with step 3.~
Serves 8
Prep Time:: 10 minutes
Total Time :: 50 minutes
A reader of mine, Barb from Nebraska, emailed this recipe to me. It comes from her America's Test Kitchen Cookbook.
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乐动体育APP"Pray the gods for healthy minds in healthy bodies and for a stout heart that does not fear death." Juvenal
On Dismantling Christianity and the musings of Dr. Bill Cummings — False assumptions or deliberate misinterpretations?
Following the publication of the dealing with bioethics and infanticide,[1] I received from a former colleague, Dr. Richard L.
乐动体育APPIn medicine and surgery, traditional medical ethics have been based on the Oath of Hippocrates that has endured through the centuries because its precepts are patient-oriented — namely, that the first consideration of the physician is the needs of the individual patient. Doctors are sworn to do no harm and to advise and do what is in the best interest of their patients; third-party payers, insurers, society and the State are (or should be) secondary considerations.
Abstract乐动体育APP — The search for longevity, if not for immortality itself, has been as old as recorded history. The great strides made in the standard of living and the advances in scientific medicine, have resulted in unprecedented increases in longevity, concomitant with improved quality of life.
In its ongoing effort to examine controversial subjects, Surgical Neurology International (SNI) explores a recent paper on limiting life to the age of 75 by Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel. Dr. Miguel Faria, an Associate Editor in Chief of SNI乐动体育APP, in his Editorial,
乐动体育APPThese photos show two physicians who exemplify the rule that if you are seeking ethical guidance, the medical profession is not the place to look. The first is Jack Kevorkian, MD, practitioner of euthanasia and forerunner of the Independent Payment Advisory Board. The second is Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, PhD, advocate of euthanasia, inventor of the Independent Payment Advisory Board, and major architect of ObamaCare.
乐动体育APPFor several decades, American bioethicists have been providing persuasive arguments for rationing medical care via the theory of the necessity of the "rational allocation of finite health care resources."(2) More recently, assisted by various sectors of organized medicine, they have developed multiple approaches to justify what they see as the necessary curtailment of services and specialized treatments deemed not medically necessary.
Abstract乐动体育APP — In 2013, U.S. President Barack Obama decreed the creation of the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, as part of his $100 million Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) initiative. In the wake of the work of this Commission, the purpose, goals, possible shortcomings, and even dangers are discussed, and the possible impact it may have upon neuroscience ethics (Neuroethics) both in clinical practice as well as scientific research.
This interview resulted in the May 14, 2014 article, "U.S. Experts urge focus on ethics in brain research" by Kerry Sheridan, AFP Correspondent. The article was distributed through the NewsCred Smartwire, Agence France Presse.
Kerry Sheridan, Agence France-Presse (AFP): Hi Dr. Faria, I'm working on a story about calls for consideration of ethics in neuroscience research, and I was wondering if I could interview you about your thoughts on the need for ethical oversight in neuroscience?
When I get a chance I read Viewpoints, the busy electronic version of the Macon Telegraph乐动体育APP (MT), which frequently has heated discussions. On September 5, a discussion centered on a MT reader who stated that although in good health at age 75, his doctor would not perform a PSA test or a colonoscopy because "it was not needed" and besides "something else would kill me before colon or prostate cancer does [given his age]."
Medical efforts to prolong the lives of individuals afflicted with serious disease or injury began with primitive medicine, perhaps in the Neolithic Period (8000-3000 B.C.), when we discerned from paleontologic evidence a tendency for primitive men and women to care for the sick and wounded in the shelters provided by the deep caves of Europe.
乐动体育APPPhysicians classify diseases in a variety of ways. Clinical classifications are often made according to either the suddenness of onset or the expected prognosis. Diseases are considered acute if they develop suddenly and have a short clinical course. Chronic diseases, on the other hand, have a slow onset, indolent course, and long duration. They heal slowly if they improve at all.
Since the time of Hippocrates (460-370 B.C.), the Father of Medicine, physicians have traditionally subscribed to doing no harm and prescribed what is in the best interest of their individual patients; in other words, putting their patients first. This concept is known as individual-based ethics.
乐动体育APPThe new bioethics movement, on the other hand, subscribes to population-based ethics, in which physicians become obligated to make decisions for their patients in concert with what is in the best interest of society or the state.
Dear Dr. Arnett,
...The author of "Is there a Duty to Die" [philosophy professor John Hardwig, East Tennessee State University] utilized the same misguided arguments to "justify" death as those proposed centuries ago to defend the indefensible, namely, slavery.
A momentous article, "Medical Science Under Dictatorship," by Dr. Leo Alexander, the Chief U.S. Medical Consultant at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials, first printed in the July 14, 1949 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine, has been reprinted as a monograph, and it could not have been reprinted at a more opportune moment.
乐动体育APPIn the public debate over legalized euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, opponents of such measures often invoke the history of medicine in Nazi Germany as an example of the danger in these practices. Those who invoke the "Nazi analogy" suggest that the sanctioning of euthanasia could lead to the wholesale destruction of those whose lives are deemed valueless or burdensome to society.
An article in the New Oxford Review illustrates how " 'a right to die' easily becomes 'a duty to die' once society labels some lives as not worth living." Two case histories were briefly outlined. In one instance, Harold Cybulski, visited by his family while in his hospital bed in Ontario, Canada, wakes up from a coma just as his physicians were about to " 'pull the plug and let him go.' As the grieving family filed in, Cybulski's two-year-old grandson ran ahead crying, 'Grandpa!
The "shared ethics" espoused by the Tavistock Group reflect a growing collectivist attitude toward medical ethics that is destroying our profession piecemeal (" 'Shared Ethics' for all providers a Quixotic quest," Internal Medicine News, March 1, 1999, p. 5).
The medical ethics of Hippocrates are based on the individual, but groups such as Tavistock embrace a collectivist morality in which individual rights take a back seat to the rights of society, government, and insurers.
March 20, 2002
Dear Mr. Smith,
The foundation of any culture is its philosophy. Over the past few years, a new culture has appeared in America, which has been associated with increased suffering and death.
The four principles that guide current bioethical decision-making are beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and distributive justice. Of these, the first three have been thoroughly discussed in the medical and ethical literature over the past two decades. The many issues that relate to these first three principles, such as consent, abortion, termination of treatment and end-of-life decisions, euthanasia, in-vitro fertilization and cloning, etc., likewise have been well scrutinized.
乐动体育APPAn entire culture is unraveling because its underlying philosophy is defective. As a part of this philosophy, a new ethics has replaced our traditional medical ethics, and the core values of Western Civilization --- the worth of the individual and the sanctity of human life --- have been rejected, along with the tradition of Hippocrates, religious values, and the very idea of objective right and wrong.
Dear Editor,
Bioethics is a monster, gestated in big government and the insurance industry.
There were no bioethics courses in my medical school...only a Roman Catholic medical ethics course and exhortations about the tradition of Hippocrates. That was all any physician needed. That is all any physician needs now.


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Wilson Blackwell Photography
Welcome to Wilson Blackwell Photography. My images are candid, honest and contemporary. I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I like taking them.
I take photos of things I find interesting. A few of those include;
- Music
- Portraiture
- Film
- Landscape
About Me
I was born and bred in Oxford and come from a creative family. My educational background is in art and performance. Photography has been my passion for over 10 years.
Sarah was a lovely person to meet and someone I felt very much at ease with.Marc De Jong


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Monday, August 25, 2008
We found our new favorite playground!
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Love the Olympics!
Poor Gene, this is all he sees at night. I've always been a die hard Olympics fan and this year is extra special for obvious reasons.
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Monday, August 11, 2008
Settling in.
Slowly everything's finding a place and we are all settling in to our new home.
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Saturday, August 02, 2008
Can't wait to be done unpacking!
We are officially out of our old apartment and settling into our new place. This past week and a half has been very busy: finishing packing, moving, cleaning, and beginning unpacking. I've always hated cleaning the place we move out of; I'm so done with the place, but have to make sure it is in tiptop shape to get our deposit back. This move was especially hard because Esther had a rough time with all the turmoil. When we were at our empty apartment, she so wanted it full of the stuff she knew. She broke down for about an hour and grieved. All I could do was hold her and tell her that all our stuff was at the condo and Mommy & Daddy would always be with her. She finally seemed to accept the change and has been fine ever since.
Daddy and Esther playing with the camera.
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5 Things I'm Looking Forward to in May
Holy moly--it's May already!
I can't believe that another month has come and gone. Seriously, April--why you so short?
At any rate, now it is a new month full of new possibilities, which means more things to look forward to! To celebrate the changing of the calendar, here are five things I am looking forward to in May:
1. Warmer weather and sun! (Fingers crossed). So far, May has delivered on this one. Today, for example, was warm enough for me to enjoy a long walk without a jacket. That is summer talk around these parts. I am hoping the trend continues, because all of the other things I am looking forward to in May kind of depend on the Weather Man holding his end of the bargain. I have activities to do and pretty summer clothes to wear, darn it!
2. Celebrating 17. mai in my flat! 17. mai is Norwegian Independence day (And it is on May 17th, as "mai" is Norwegian for May)!! Since 17. mai is a big family holiday, I really like to spend the long weekend with my relatives up in Ålesund. However, this year my exams fall right before and after the holiday, so I am stuck in Stavanger. But, as Atmosphere says: "when life hands you lemons, you paint that sh*t gold!" So, I will create my own celebration with some close friends who feel like family here in my flat. I am hoping the weather will stay nice so we can maybe even spend the day outside!
3. More mountain hikes! Sunday's hike was absolutely magical, and I certainly do not want my hiking season to stop there! My friends and I have been talking about trying to do a few hikes a month, and are even discussing another trip this weekend. To say I am excited would be an understatement :)
4. Finishing most of my exams. While it might seem kind of weird to put this on a list of things I am looking forward to instead of dreading, I have to admit that the idea of getting all the work out of the way is very appealing. Plus, there is a small part of me that thrives on the stress of getting everything together in the days leading up to the exam. This year, I am trying to get an earlier start (I have even scheduled two days this week to sit and school and do nothing but study), but that adrenaline rush in the final push always seems to give me the best productivity high.
5. The onset of Grill Season! The summer is so longed for in Norway that Grill Season is a veritable institution in Norwegian culture. The shops even have "buy 2 get 1 free" deals on hot dogs, hamburgers, and other barbecue favorites. Spontaneous grill parties on sunny days are to be expected. The fact that meat always tastes better when cooked on a grill, coupled with the sun's uncanny ability to lift everyone's spirits, makes grill season well worth the dark, soggy, winter wait.
And there we have it! Five things I am looking forward to in May.
What are your plans for the month of May?
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Biometano Day
Biometano Day took place at the CNH Industrial Village, on 10 March. The initiative was organized by CNH Industrial in collaboration with FCA and the two main multiutilities at national level in the local public services chain and also in the energy and environmental sector: EGEA and ACEA Pinerolese. The event was attended by a selected group of approximately forty journalists of the main national and sector newspapers. Also present were officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Transport. The day was divided into two parts: the press conference, held in "Sala Workshop" meeting room, and a guided visit of the biomethane plant, realised by Egea new energy in the town of Ozegna. This initiative was aimed to raise awareness about the use of biomethane, as fuel for methane-powered commercial vehicles, would increase significantly environmental benefit. For the occasion, in the Industrial Village showroom, the Iveco and Iveco Bus companies have showed industrial commercial vehicles and buses CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) or LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), i.e. equipped with engines operating with natural gas, in line with the emissions legislation imposed by the European Community. Certain engines – produced by FPT Industrial company - are also 100% compatible with bio-methane, a renewable fuel produced by bio-digestion of biomasses, agricultural and organic waste. The company NH Agricultural has also showed the T6 Methane Power tractor.


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Insights: Welcome Remarks at the 2nd Asia Pacific Ethics & Compliance Summit
ethiXbase hosted the 2nd Asia Pacific Ethics & Compliance Summit in Singapore on November 18th 2016, gathering over 300 business leaders and authorities from across Asia Pacific to discuss best practices in ethical conduct, transparency and anti-corruption compliance. Opening the summit was Leas Bachatene, Chief Executive Officer of ethiXbase, who delivered the summit's welcome remarks. The esteemed speaker line-up also included the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Microsoft and PETRONAS, among others.
The video recording and full transcript of Leas Bachatene's welcome remarks are available and can be accessed below.
Video Recording: Welcome Remarks by Leas Bachatene
Transcript: Welcome Remarks by Leas Bachatene
On behalf of ethiXbase, I would like to personally thank every single one of you for being with us today at our 2nd Asia Pacific Ethics & Compliance Summit. To over 300 speakers and delegates, many of whom had to travel and some from afar to be here today, a very warm and sincere thank you. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our supporters and sponsors for their help in making this event happen.
We are very proud to be hosting our second summit, the second in less than a year. I know that it is not usual practice to be running the same event twice in a year – but the feedback we have had from 10 months ago, along with the recent increase in bribery and corruption cases, have encouraged us to host the summit for all of you today.
2016 so far has seen a dramatic eruption of corruption and bribery scandals which have captured the attention of the public and institutions. As a result, many firms have taken serious steps and increased their defence programs and worked towards putting in place the adequate tools to fight, detect, prevent and report corruption and bribery activities – not only internally with their own employees, but also with their third party networks.
As reported on our Ethical Alliance Daily News service, the ongoing Petrobras, FIFA and 1MDB scandals have seen far reaching consequences around the world, adversely impacting countries and institutions' reputation and interests. Even today, we continue to see arrests and financial houses being clamped down.
The market, public, shareholders and authorities are now demanding previously unparalleled levels of transparency from governments and businesses, the focus on 'getting things right' has never been so intense, and so real – some of it, is even being translated into how consumers lodge their votes.
In ethiXbase's view, every one of us can help in getting things right. Most of all, it is our duty to do so as key participants, influencers and leaders of the compliance, legal and anti-corruption space.
Start by taking a look – at the market around you. Understand your organisation's third party supply chains and your processes and help create the type of transparent, open and honest business environment you and your third party business partners wish to operate in.
Make a change – even a gradual change is a big step forward. Know where your risk areas are. Educate your employees and third parties in matters related to anti-corruption and anti-bribery. Set your policies and code of conduct and ensure everyone in your organisation be it employees or senior management, as well as third parties have signed on and adhered to your compliance principles. Achieve 100% third party due diligence, and know who you are giving business to and who you are giving key positions in your organisations to.
All of this does not have to be a complex or expensive exercise as we have been able to demonstrate to many of our customers. In fact, ethiXbase is making this possible at zero cost to your business.
Today we are joined by many of you who have done just that – helping to make changes within your own countries, economies, organisations or departments.
By joining the movement and by being here today we hope that you are as enthusiastic as we are in committing to making a change within our business environment to enhance business ethics and anti-corruption compliance.
Most of these points I highlighted will be covered throughout today's agenda. We have carefully selected with the help of some key industry players the topics we feel are appropriate. I am sure you will find these themes insightful and that you will take away some key points from our speakers whom I personally find motivated to make a change.
Enjoy the day and I hope I get a chance to speak to as many of you as possible and learn from your experience and feedback.
Thank you.
Leas Bachatene
Chief Executive Officer
As always here at ethiXbase we encourage every professional to take a look – at the market, recent developments, your own organisation and practices and make a change to help to create the type of transparent, open and honest business environment that you and your third party business partners wish to operate in. To learn more about how we can help you to achieve 100% third party compliance for your organisation, please visit ethixbase.com/2-0/.
Other useful links:
To learn more about the 2nd Asia Pacific Ethics & Compliance Summit, click here.
To subscribe to the Ethical Alliance Daily News, a complimentary daily digest of compliance and corruption updates, click here.


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Zagat Survey keeps working on its mobile offering. They already license their content to other services (Buzzd, for example) and have their own mobile website. Now along with Handmark, they are launching their own iPhone app – ZAGAT TO GO '09.
The new application gives users access to Zagat's trusted ratings and reviews for over 40,000 restaurants, hotels, nightspots and shops in over 100 countries. In addition, there are photos, menus, Google maps, click to call capabilities and functionality that allows users to make instant restaurant reservations.
Commenting on the announcement, Zagat Survey's CEO, Tim Zagat, said: "Just in time for holiday travel, ZAGAT TO GO '09 for iPhone gives consumers accurate, useful information wherever they may be. Our photos and maps look especially sleek on the iPhone, which is this year's most coveted accessory."
ZAGAT TO GO '09 is immediately available through the Apple AppStore for $9.99.


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Army, state continue collaboration to protect, save history
U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs
News Release
HONOLULU — U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii command representatives and environmental officials met with the State Historic Preservation Division, Office of Hawaiian Affairs and National Parks Service representatives for the first time in 2011, Feb. 16, to review and discuss future programs for the protection of historic properties.
The Army and SHPD officially extended and amended a Jan. 30, 2004, programmatic agreement, or PA, which outlines historical and archaeological programs and oversight guidelines relating to the transformation of the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division to a Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Dec. 29, 2010.
The amendment continues programs outlined in the original agreement and will remain in effect until Dec. 31, 2015. The latest meeting was held to solicit comments to the proposed PA amendments to resolve shortcomings that have been identified during the past seven years.
Twenty-eight projects made up the original SBCT transformation PA. Since 2004, 13 have been completed, two have been cancelled, three are still in progress and 10 are still pending.
The projects include a wide range of construction and modernization, including new and upgraded training facilities, road construction, vehicle wash facilities, ammunition storage, infrastructure and airfield upgrades.
Sites for the SBCT transformation upgrades include Schofield Barracks, Pohakuloa Training Area, Wheeler Army Airfield and areas that connect Schofield Barracks to Dillingham Airfield and Helemano Military Reservation. Seventeen of the original 28 projects pertain to Schofield Barracks, and the other 11 projects are with the Big Island's PTA.
Each construction project has cultural resources teams that monitor for ground disturbance, consisting of one archaeologist and one cultural monitor. The agreement provides monitoring oversight; one to five teams monitor a cultural project throughout the construction.
"We will continue the important work of preserving sites and artifacts of historical significance, and (we) remain committed to working closely with a variety of local community organizations, while also never losing site of our primary mission — to ensure we have the best-trained Soldiers in the world," said Col. Douglas Mulbury, commander, USAG-HI.
A PTA meeting and review concerning the SBCT programmatic agreement is scheduled at PTA headquarters, March 25.
"Through these meetings, we maintain continuity with the goal of serving the original intentions of the programs," Mulbury said.
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text: (The following statement was released by the rating agency) NEW YORK, September 20 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed Brown-Forman Corporation's (Brown-Forman) ratings including the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A' and Short-Term IDR at 'F1'. The Rating Outlook has been revised to Stable from Negative. A full list of ratings follows at the end of this release. Brown-Forman's affirmation and Outlook revision to Stable reflects an improving financial profile due to expectations for decreased leverage, a more balanced capital allocation policy, and improved operating performance that should drive higher profitability and increased EBITDA generation. Brown-Forman is experiencing good growth across its premium positioned spirits portfolio that is supported by a recovery in emerging market regions. A good innovation pipeline including the anticipated launch of Jack Daniels Tennessee Rye and a cost efficiency program to increase investment behind the brands should help offset growing competition in the U.S. craft whiskey category. KEY RATING DRIVERS Strong Anchor Brand: Brown-Forman's ratings are supported by the sizeable operating earnings and consistent cash flow generation that is derived from the strong competitive brand portfolio of one of the largest worldwide spirits companies with 52% of net sales generated overseas. Major contributors to Brown-Forman's operating earnings are its Jack Daniel's franchise, which is the fourth-largest premium spirits brand and the largest selling American whiskey brand in the world including its highly successful line extensions, Tennessee Honey and Tennessee Fire. On an annual basis, the Jack Daniel's Family represents approximately 70% of the volume depletions. Brown-Forman's other major brands including El Jimador, Woodford Reserve, Herradura and Finlandia Vodka have all experienced recent volume growth while Canadian Mist performance remains pressured. Brown-Forman has also repositioned its spirits portfolio by monetizing non-strategic secular challenged brands and acquired a couple of small single malt Scotch Whisky and Irish Whiskey brands that offer good longer-term growth potential that can leverage Brown-Forman's global distribution network. Favorable Demand Trends: Since 2010, the U.S. spirits industry has grown at a mid-single-digit CAGR while gaining market share from beer driven by the favorable demand trends in premium and super premium categories within American whiskey (including flavored) and bourbon. Fitch believes the current industry demand trends should remain positive for the foreseeable future with substantial opportunity internationally for Brown-Forman in underpenetrated emerging and developing market regions. However, competition has increased in the premium and above whiskey categories in developed markets and is expected to place more pressure on pricing. Brown-Forman's three-year $100 million cost efficiency program targeting revenue management, cost of goods sold and SG&A efficiencies should enable the company to reallocate resources in order to more aggressively invest behind its brands to offset these competitive pressures. Strong Cash Flow Generation: Brown-Forman has a lower-than-average risk business profile that generates consistent cash flow reflecting the regular product consumption, the absence of technology and R&D risk or heavy and volatile investment along with good profitability and FCF margins typically in the high-single-digit range. Foreign currency and recent asset divestitures have pressured reported operating performance and cash generation. However, underlying trends have remained healthy, evidenced by operating income CAGR of 8% during the past three years, and foreign currency headwinds are expected to diminish in FY2018. Brown-Forman's focus on brown spirits also requires more substantial investments in terms of working capital, expected in the range of $80 million to $100 million annually over the forecast period, as maturing stocks need to be retained before the finished product can be marketed. Financial Profile Improving: Fitch expects total adjusted debt to EBITDAR and lease adjusted FFO gross leverage during FY2018 to improve to approximately 1.9x and 2.5x, respectively, compared to 2.2x and 2.9x at the end of FY2017. Total adjusted debt to EBITDAR for the LTM period ending July 31, 2017 was 2.2x. Brown-Forman's credit profile had deteriorated the past two years following $2.1 billion in accelerated share repurchases that were substantially debt-funded. During FY2017, while Fitch's forecast assumed Brown Forman would repurchase $1 billion in shares, the company completed only $670 million. Fitch does not expect Brown-Forman will repurchase any shares during FY2018 and has indicated plans to repay its January 2018 senior notes maturity of $250 million with cash. Fitch anticipates the company will resume share repurchases in FY2019 with leverage remaining in the upper 1x range for total adjusted debt to EBITDAR and mid-2x range for lease adjusted FFO gross leverage. DERIVATION SUMMARY Brown-Forman's business profile and profitability are well positioned in the 'A' category relative to major peers such as Diageo plc (A-/Stable) and Pernod Ricard S.A. (BBB-/Stable). Diageo and Pernod have moderately better market positions with materially larger scale, more developed distribution networks, more diversity across their product portfolios and greater emerging markets exposure. The competitive strength in Brown-Forman's spirits portfolio resides in its brown spirits portfolio which is anchored in American whiskeys that include Jack Daniel's, the fourth-largest premium global spirits brand. Brown-Forman has a stronger financial profile than either Diageo or Pernod with modestly higher EBITDA margins and lower financial leverage than Diageo. KEY ASSUMPTIONS Fitch's key assumptions within our rating case for the issuer include: --Underlying revenue growing in the upper 4% range in FY2018 and lower 4% range in FY2019; --EBITDA margins increasing in FY2017 to approximately 37.5% and roughly 40bps in FY2018 driven by organic growth and operating leverage; --Working capital usage in the $80 million to $100 million range throughout the forecast; --Capital spending peaking in fiscal 2018 at $140 million, declining moderately in fiscal 2019; --FCF margin increasing to 8% in FY2018 and 9% in FY2019; --No share repurchases in FY2018; share repurchases pacing above FCF in FY2019; --Total adjusted Debt/EBITDAR declining to 1.9x range in FY2018 which assumes Brown-Forman repays the $250 million maturity in 2018 and remaining stable in FY2019. RATING SENSITIVITIES Future Developments That May, Individually or Collectively, Lead to Positive Rating Action Positive rating actions are not anticipated in the intermediate term given the increase in leverage but could occur on continued strong operating performance driven by the Jack Daniel's Brand Family combined with: --Commitment to sustain total debt to EBITDAR below the upper 1x range and lease adjusted FFO gross leverage below the low 2x range; Any potential ratings upgrade, however, would be limited given Brown-Forman's dependence on the Jack Daniel's franchise. Future Developments That May, Individually or Collectively, Lead to Negative Rating Action --Evidence of weakening market position particularly involving the Jack Daniel's brand, reduced operating efficiency, and/or pricing power resulting in weak sales growth and profit margins for a sustained period; --Total debt to EBITDAR sustained above 2.5x and lease adjusted FFO gross leverage sustained above 3.0x; --FCF margin sustained below 5%; --Further aggressive shareholder-based initiatives. LIQUIDITY Solid Liquidity Underpins Profile: Brown-Forman's cash balances, stable FCF generation and undrawn credit facility provide good liquidity. As of July 31, 2017, Brown-Forman had $238 million of cash with $180 million being held by foreign subsidiaries whose earnings Brown-Forman expects to reinvest indefinitely outside the U.S. FCF for the past 12 months was $210 million. The company has an undrawn $800 million five-year credit facility that matures in November 2018, which can be expanded by $400 million. Fitch expects Brown-Forman will renew and extend the facility on similar terms before coming current later this year. The credit facility is primarily used to support the company's $800 million commercial paper program. CP borrowings were $253 million for the quarter ended July 31, 2017, leaving credit facility availability of $547 million. The credit facility includes an interest coverage financial maintenance covenant of 3.0x which, the company had substantial cushion at 17x. Manageable Maturity Schedule: Brown-Forman maintains a very manageable maturity profile. During the next five years, the only maturity coming due is $250 million in January 2018. The company expects to repay the maturity with excess cash. 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Manchester City want Mikel Arteta to take over from Pep Guardiola and are ready to hand the Spaniard a new contract, according to reports.
The former Arsenal captain did have his heart set on becoming Arsene Wenger's successor and was gutted to learn the Gunners had decided to appoint Unai Emery.
Arteta was so confident he would get the Arsenal job that he had already begun putting together his backroom staff and asked City for their blessing.
The Mirror claim Guardiola and City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak were among the first to ring Arteta after the 36-year-old was informed he would not be Arsenal's next manager.
Arteta needed consoling, but has been told by the City hierarchy that he is the man they want to take over when Guaridola leaves.
Guardiola recently signed a new two-year contract after leading City to a historic Premier League title.
Arteta was a big part of the club's success this season, which also included the League Cup.
City now want to tie Arteta down to a fresh contract and understand he is eager to become a manager.
Arteta's lack of experience in a managerial role seems to have been the deciding factor in Arsenal's final decision.
Arsenal have opted for experience in Unai Emery who has previously been in charge at Paris Saint-Germain, Sevilla, Spartak Moscow and Valencia.
Emery is expected to be announced this week in what will be the first change of manager at the London club in 22 years.


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The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled an Atlanta man has not been denied his right to a speedy trial, even though it's been more than six years since his first arrest.
The court sided with investigators who said the case required a complex and time-consuming investigation, resulting in the delay.
Timothy Leroy Wilkie is accused of killing Allen Morris with a crossbow in September 2005. Police arrested Wilkie and released him on bond. It was four years before a grand jury indicted him and police arrested him again.
Wilkie argued that violated his right to a speedy trial, but the Supreme Court said the delay was unintentional. The court also cited Wilkie's delay in bringing up the issue.
"He didn't assert it," said Caren Morrison, an assistant professor at the Georgia State University College of Law who is not involved in the case. "He didn't assert it when he was re-arrested in 2009, four years after the incident, and he didn't do anything until January 18, 2011, so that really weighs heavily against him."
Morrison said Wilkie might have had more success if had filed a speedy trial claim when he was arrested the second time.
"It wouldn't have been a bad idea to make the claim after he was re-arrested in 2009," Morrison said, "because then they could say, 'I was out on bail all this time, how come you're arresting me now and why is this, what took you so long?'"
Morrison said a delay can benefit defendants, so Wilkie may not have actually wanted a speedy trial.
Wilkie's attorney didn't return calls for comment.
The case is one of several recent speedy trial challenges, but most others cite funding problems that have hampered the criminal justice system.


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I am happy to announce I will be speaking at this year's Pink Ice Gala. This year's theme is "My Sister, My Friend:Walk with Sensitive Feet." The Gala will be held at the Sheraton. I will be speaking on Grief Resolution and the common everyday things each of us can engage in whenever we experience grief.
Pink Ice is an event that promotes awareness, networking, and research to prevent and/or treat breast cancer. Alaskan's are joining together to freeze out breast cancer. During the year tea parties are held to raise money for research. It is a fun way to include all ages of women to take time to talk and share their stories of overcoming fear and dread from times of stress due to illness, loss, and disappointment. I look forward to this gathering.
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This video gives a very interesting insight into the mind of one transgender student. He used to think that he was gay and he didn't like being gay because being gay meant that he was bullied and made to feel not normal. In contrast, he now thinks that by being transgender he is now normal and accepted so it is so much better than being gay. Even his mother said that he is not a gay boy who is attracted to boys he is a heterosexual girl who is attracted to boys.
We already know how fashionable it is at the moment to be transgender and to have a transgender child so I can understand someone like him preferring to be seen as transgender rather than gay as it makes him special and privileged in a society that celebrates transgenderism.
The boy in the video has the perception that you become normal if you use drugs and surgery to change the physical appearance of your actual biological gender in order to make your sexual attraction appear heterosexual. This is a real concern to me because many men and women who have cut off their breasts/genitals in order to fully transition to becoming a man/woman have ended up regretting it. They thought it would make them happy and it didn't. Society encourages gay men and women to mutilate themselves by telling them they will become real women or real men if they do it which is a lie. It is a cruel process and doctors should be criminalised for doing the procedure.
I woke up screaming after my gender surgery. My body was aware of the tragedy and harm that had occurred?it was too bad that my mind did not comprehend the reality. That was in 2005. I had just completed a 15-month period of gender transition at age 45. I thought I was on my way to fulfilling my dreams and destiny of becoming a woman. The truth my body knew was that I was forever horribly maimed, and despite what my deluded mind thought, I was still a man.
How na?ve and stupid was I despite being a well-trained physician with nearly two million in the bank. My gender story was the same as most. I felt trapped in the wrong body and thought of little else since age seven. I wanted to be a girl. Girls were so pretty, and so desired and pampered, and I was just a plain vanilla boy who looked and acted ordinary. No one ever made over me?I was just expected to a boy. I became deeply closeted at age nine, and secretly dressed and dreamed of being a girl, but I felt alone, isolated and even crazy.
This was the 1960s and early 1970s; there was no internet or support group; I had not even heard of the terms gay or lesbian, let alone, transgender. It was not until the mid 1970s when I came across an article in Time magazine about a tennis player who changed sex. That was all it took, and I was off to the races with a mission to become a woman.
If I could only go back to the day before my surgery in March of 2005 — I would run from that surgeon?s knife. I have lived and worked as a surgically altered man trying to play the part of a woman for six years. I spared no expense at trying to make it work. In fact, I spent an estimated $250,000 dollars on various surgeries, and probably at least that amount in clothing and accessories. I took estrogen in every conceivable form. In return, I lost my lucrative job, my family, my social standing, and vital body parts. All for the sake of being true to myself?how tragically laughable.
If you agree with me that's nice, but what I really want to achieve is to make you question the status quo, look between the lines and do your own research. Do not be a passive observer in this game we call life.
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Today was another warm but windy day at 11 mile reservoir. so I went to Woodland Park today to say goodbye to some folks and take care of some business.
I loaded up the Yamaha WR450 this morning onto it's rack on the back of the Arctic Fox and for the 1st time had a real struggle getting it up the ramp, because of the way the trailer is sitting the rack was higher than normal, And because of a boulder in the way I couldn't get my normal running start so I had to just muscle it up the ramp without the benefit of any inertia and I just barely got it up there. Fortunately desperation replaced inertia about halfway up the ramp, and I managed to get it up on the rack where it belongs.
I'll get most things ready to leave tomorrow but I probably won't hook up the truck until the morning. If I hook up the truck now the trailer will be sitting in the truck nose high to the point where it's not good for the refrigerator. Normally it's not like that when the trailer is hooked up to the truck but the Arctic Fox is sitting on some very uneven ground at the moment.
I'm looking forward to being on the road again tomorrow. I'll probably only go as far as Trinidad Colorado which is close to the Colorado, New Mexico border and about 200 miles from where I'm at now. There's a Walmart in Trinidad right on I 25 that welcomes RVers, and I've stayed there many many nights coming or going from Colorado. Once I get into New Mexico I'll be into warm areas again, so I'll take my time going through New Mexico so I don't run into any places that are too hot.