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If you've recently updated your existing Node installation to v0.12 and have success with starting your server then congratulations. However it might be the case that you are experiencing the following error warning when trying to launch your Express Framework application from the command line:
[Error: Module did not self-register.]
Not the best result right? Here's how we resolved the issue and got our Express apps working again.
Version Management is key
As wonderful a development tool as Node can be, and often is, it can also be a major pain in the arse to get working when updates break pre-existing functionality. One way of circumventing problems with updates (other than not updating your existing installation/packages to begin with - which might not be advisable in the long run) is to manage separate installations of Node using the Node Version Manager or NVM for short.
NVM allows you to install multiple versions of Node to your system and select which version you want to run through simple commands issued in the Terminal.
If NVM is not already installed on your system (check through running the command: nvm --version in your Terminal - if installed you'll see a version number being displayed, if not the Terminal shell simply won't recognise the command) then run the following:
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/creationix/nvm/v0.24.0/install.sh | bash
If you see the following error being returned at the end of the installation process:
=> Appending source string to /Users/yourUserName/.bashrc
bash: line 216: /Users/yourUserName/.bashrc: Permission denied
Don't worry, the software has been installed it just wasn't able to be added to the system path to allow for NVM to automatically be able to be called from the shell. We can rectify that with the following addition to your .bash_profile (or whatever shell configuration file you use):
[[ -s "$HOME/.nvm/nvm.sh" ]] && source "$HOME/.nvm/nvm.sh"
Save your edited shell configuration file and now, still within your Terminal, install a previous version of node (the actual version really doesn't matter as you can install multiple different versions using NVM) with the following command:
nvm install 0.10.32
If you open a new Terminal window then you'll need to instruct your shell to use the particular version of Node that you just installed:
nvm use 0.10.32
Now in the same Terminal window navigate to wherever your Express Framework project is located and execute the following command to launch the server:
node bin/www
The server should now start without displaying any error messages, unlike earlier in the article when we tried to do so with the latest node update.
In your browser of choice type out the path to your project, for example:
// The following presumes your node port is 3000 - if not, then change
// to the correct port number instead
And, all things being well you should see your Express Framework application being proudly displayed in the browser window.


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Financialised Capitalism Soviet Style? Varieties of state capture and crisis Oane Visser and Don Kalb
In their attempt to interpret the failings of the neo-liberal economy, the authors draw some unexpected analogy between contemporary financial capitalism and late Soviet communism before its collapse.
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(This article was originally published in the European Journal of Sociology/Volume 51/ Issue 2/ August 2010, pp. 171-194.)

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Eric Lefkofsky Utilizes Tempus To Treat Cancer Patients
From co-founding Groupon, Eric Lefkofsky is now investing in a billion worth of company to help cancer patients. Lefkofsky is not only an entrepreneur but also a philanthropist. His works cut across multiple sectors, but presently, he is working on fundraisers to enable him to support cancer patients in acquiring modern treatment. Eric's funding project currently adds up to $ 70 million. To enable Tempus to help more patients, Eric Lefkofsky announced that the project seeks more donors with C funding targeting New Enterprise Associates in addition to Revolution Growth.
C funding comprises the $ 130 million that Tempus had accumulated since 2015 when it was founded. With the help of a co-founder, Brad Keywell, the company is set to raise more funds for better channels of treatment with the current fundraising positioning Tempus at the average of $ 700 million. The company's spokesperson withheld relevant information concerning Tempus' valuation. Eric and Keywell have intensely invested in Tempus. As the leading donors, they have attracted the attention of high-ranking donors who joined in their cause.
Last year, Eric stated that he could part with about $ 100 million to support the business. Among the new investors, he has is NEA in addition to Revolution Growth. These companies are known for funding Robinhood, a trading application and the famous Sweetgreen of Nathaniel Ru. Perhaps the most interesting question many would ask is why Eric has delved into health care from technology. Eric realized that cancer comes in many forms. With the types changing as the days go by, doctors face the challenge of having proper execution. This is because there is hardly sufficient data to offer relevant treatment methods and more
Eric co-founded Tempus with providing revolutionary treatment in mind. His intentions are as simple as ensuring that every patient has customized treatment. Customized treatment translates to ensuring patients have a one on one session with physicians. Through the interaction, physicians can administer the right treatment for a patient. It is also the only way through which physicians can have organized data regarding filing. Eric has been instrumental in the journey of fighting cancer. He hopes that the company will transform the treatment landscape for this life-threatening disease.


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|Dr Abdullah
"The establishment of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) is a unique achievement of Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys' Association (AMOUBA) which has been made possible by Z.A. Nizami, President AMUOBA and Chancellor SSUET."
These remarks came from Dr. Abdullah, a Pakistani scientist settles in the US and now on a visit to Karachi, after a meeting with Chancellor Nizami, on December 28.
Dr. Abdullah, also an Aligarian and a Trustee of Aligarh Alumni Association, USA, described the SSUET as a realization of the meaning of Aligarh Movement.
He informed the Chancellor that Aligarh Alumni Association USA is deeply involved in community services and has been supporting some 225 students studying in Aligarh University and also supporting about 15 educational institutions as a mission of Sir Syed Khan – the promotion of cause of education.
He reiterated that SSUET is a unique achievement and one could find a very rare example of establishment of such universities by an association and its credit goes to Mr. Nizami.
Chancellor Nizami informed the visiting scientist, who served in NASA and General Electric for many years, that during his lifetime, Sir Syed, the great educationist and reformer was told to name Aligarh University after his name but he refused and said that only after his death an institution could be named after his name if anyone felt that he had done something for propagating the cause of education and Muslims at large and it was after 6 years of his death that this University came into being as Sir Syed University.
He informed Dr. Abdullah that SSUET today has 6000 students on its roll besides some 200 doing Masters and Ph.D. Besides, there were 3000 students in the Aligarh Institute of Technology and another 1500 admitted in the Continuous education Programme.


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Both my parents can trace their lineage back to Russia, and my mother also back to Romania. The winters were harsh and life was not easy. People had to be resourceful, thrifty, and careful in order to be able to feed, clothe and shelter their families. In the mid-to-late 1800's through the early 1900s, both my parents' families fled religious persecution in Eastern Europe; coming to Canada to build a better and safer life for their families.
Which leads me to the story of my Mama...she is a prairie girl - born and bred.
She comes from hearty stock, with great-grandparents and grandparents who homesteaded on the Canadian prairies in the late 1800s. That's well before the modern conveniences of electric wiring in homes, indoor plumbing and the like.
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Bubbie Gertie's parents - Isaac and Clara, together with their 2-year-old son William, emigrated from Russia in the 1882, and lived in a soddie, which is a house made of sod (thickly-rooted prairie grass) and mud. My great-great-grandfather Isaac worked with the CPR - Canadian Pacific Railway - working his way from very humble beginning to ultimately open 4 retail stores in Manitoba - on Main Street in Winnipeg, in Plum Coulee, Altona and MacGregor. They raised a family of 7 children, including my great-grandmother, Bubbie Gertie, and helped to build not only a strong and enduring family, but strong and enduring Jewish community.
They are some of my ancestral teachers. They taught Bubbie Gertie how to achieve the perfect balance between maintaining a budget and meeting the wants and tastes of a family. Living in the harsh conditions of the prairies - bitterly cold winters, dry hot summers, and the occasional drought, they learned to prepare for the unexpected.
There was always canning, and preserves. There are recipes that I have discovered but not yet had the time to make myself - jams, pickles, etc. These items lasted for years, and rounded out meals. There were dried goods too. As long as they were stored properly, they never spoiled.
Here is a quick family lineage refresher for Mom's side: Zaida Isaac and Bubbie Clara were parents to Bubbie Gertie. Bubbie Gertie married Zaida Sam and they moved from Winnipeg to Regina, where they had Bubbie Lou. Bubbie Lou married Zaida Bernie, and they had my mother, Carol Joy.
I used to love going to my grandparents' basement in Regina. It was not finished, but there were so many interesting nooks and crannies to explore. There was the cedar closet - which was huge. It smelled so different in there, and there were so many pretty dresses and gowns to discover, not to mention gorgeous furs to touch (my Zaida Bernie was a furrier).
Then there was the food storage section - which took up a third of the basement. There were 3 upright freezers, plus a chest freezer, and at least 1 upright fridge that formed an L shape along 2 walls. Oh, and don't forget the oven and stove. And there were 2 long tables - probably 15 feet in total, that ran parallel to the wall of upright fridges and freezers. These tables were used for preparing baking and meals en masse. Walk down a little further and you reach a room that was floor to ceiling shelves of dried goods and pops (soda for all you non-Canadians!). It was so exciting to go in that room, and look at all the yummy bags of chips (I remember Ringolos), and canned spaghetti (I remember Spaghettios) and Fresca! These were all things that I only ever saw when we were in Regina, and never knew could be had in Toronto.
Funny, as I share this with you, I think of our own basement. I think of our cantina (cold cellar), and the chest freezer and fridge in the storage room, and realize that I don't just model myself after Carlo's parents...in fact, our storage room is virtually a replica of my grandparents' basement.
Mom had the same storage, stockpiling and emergency preparedness mentality - it came from years of living on the prairies.
- You need to keep a candle and heavy blankets in your car trunk in case of a white out. Why? In case you are suddenly in a white out while driving. The blanket will keep you warm. The candle will tell you if the car is filling with carbon monoxide. See Mama? I was listening.
- You need to have fresh batteries in your flashlights, and big, solid, free-standing, 24-hour candles that will take you through a power failure.
- You need enough bottled water to last 3 days.
- You need crank radio in case the power is out and your batteries die.
- You need to have an extra propane tank, or 2, for barbecuing - to cook and heat food and water.
- You need lots of canned goods, dried goods, and prepared foods in case there is a power failure.
- Have some cash money available, in case there is no way to access your bank.
- Keep your gas tanks full.
- Have a land line telephone that's plugged directly into the wall - cordless phones won't work during a power failure.
So...as Y2K (year 2000) approached, and panic was rising that our computer-dependent society was going to crash if computers accidentally reverted back to 0 (1900 instead of 2000 for those of you too young to remember), my mother began preparing. And the rest of us? We laughed. Seriously...like anything so archaic as a 3-day power failure could happen in this day and age?!? Really, Carol...
But, much like The Little Read Hen, my mother kept on stockpiling and preparing for an emergency. And Y2K finally arrived. As midnight approached I found myself holding my breath...the clock struck midnight...and....nothing. Poor Carol Joy...we all teased her that she was an alarmist. And, as the amazingly good-natured person she is, she just smiled and kept on. She replaced the water, checked the batteries, kept a little cash stash, maintained full tanks of propane and stockpiled her dried and canned goods.
Then, one beautiful sunny summer day in 2003, August 14th to be precise, Mom was watching Sara and Becca while Dad, Davie, Carlo and I were all at work. I was in the inner office of our building - no windows - and all of a sudden everything went black and silent. I don't remember how we discovered that the entire Eastern Seaboard was powerless, but we did. We all filed out of our offices into the hallways, and down the stairwells, to our cars. We drove out of the downtown at a snail's pace - a drive that typically took 20 minutes took over 3 hours. There were no traffic lights. There were no subways. We gave people lifts home - others started the long walk uptown. People got out of their cars and started directing traffic in the major downtown intersections. We used our cell phones while we could, before circuits overloaded and lines went down. Carlo was up north, and made it back to our place, where he stayed. He told me to get to my parents' home and just wait it out there with the kids.
Meanwhile, Carol Joy, the ever-prepared prairie girl, went into emergency mode. She kept the kids entertained, opened her emergency stores, filled all the bathtubs with water (in case power failure prevented pumps from running water after a certain point), and waited for her troops to come home.
My parents were prepared, and their house became ground zero for my parents, Sara, Becca, me, Davie, Lena, and some of their friends. Mom and Dad had so much food and water, and they took care of us all. Mom was gracious about it, never pointing out that we were no longer teasing her. She just took care of her family. And, without even realizing it, I learned an invaluable lesson.
I think it was about this time I really started laying supplies. Our cantina stockpile grew. Our freezers became full. We have water, candles and flashlights. And when I hear a storm is coming, I lay in more supplies...just in case.
Last Saturday my cousin Michael - also grandson to Bubbie Gertie, and a prairie-prepared planning kind of person - messaged me to ask if I thought we'd really lose power with this coming ice storm. He was in Edmonton, his family planning on meeting him there on Monday. I told him I doubted it would be bad, but then something twigged in the back of my head, and I messaged Dad and Davie to make sure they were prepared...just in case.
Remember, we've just moved into our new home. Our stockpiles are low. I went out and re-stocked everything. Or so I thought. Now we were ready.
Sunday morning I awoke to power. "See? It was hype", I told myself. Then, at 8:45 a.m., as Becca and I were getting ready to leave for her dance performance, the lights flickered and went out. The power was out.
I took her to dance, and as we drove down the street, my low fuel light came on. Panic set in as I heard my mother and husband's voices ringing in my ears...how many times have we told you not to let the gas go below a half tank?!? All I could think about was that the power was off and there would be no way to pay for gasoline. I dropped Becca at the theatre and they had power!!! I drove directly to the closest gas station, passing streets with power, and some without, hoping all the while that the station would have power and I could fill up. They had lost power, and regained it! I was so lucky. I filled up and made a mental note to NEVER let the tank get that low again...EVER!
Driving along the streets was so strange. It looked both beautiful and catastrophic at the same time. The glistening icy trees were so pretty, until you saw the huge broken limbs - fallen into the road, onto cars...
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I came home to a powerless house. We are so lucky - we have a gas fireplace on each floor, enough to keep the house temperature from falling too low. I am not sure what we did to pass the time, but then Becca called to ask to be picked up - they'd lost power at the theatre, the alarm was going off and they had to evacuate. I brought Becca and a couple of her friends home with us. And we waited.
Davie, Dad and Katie had all lost power the night before. My in laws had power and heat, but no phone or cable. Of greatest immediate concern were Dad and Davie - they have electric fireplaces, which weren't operational. The temperature in their homes was quickly dropping.
Davie, Dad and Katie had all lost power the night before. My in laws had power and heat, but no phone or cable. Of greatest immediate concern were Dad and Davie - they have electric fireplaces, which weren't operational. The temperature in their homes was quickly dropping.
We offered our home to all of them...we had some heat, lots of food and tons of room. Everyone was OK. Kate and her kids were huddling by the fire making the best of a bad situation, Davie had moved Lena and Abby to his in laws, and Dad finally accepted our offer to come and stay here.
By then, our power came back on. We were so fortunate to have only been powerless for 7 hours. Carlo and Sara dashed out to the store and laid in a supply of large glass-chimney candles, I started to bake and cook prepared foods in case we lost power again, and Becca and her friends got ready for the second dance show, in case the theatre regained power. But it never did regain power that day. The kids made the most of it, had a sleepover, and thoroughly enjoyed the Ice Storm of 2013.
Meanwhile, Dad walked down 24 flights of stairs, carrying clothing and a briefcase (in case Court was open the next day - and it was) in a completely darkened stairwell. He lost his footing when trying to make way for a child walking up the same set of stairs, fell down a flight of stairs, hit his head and banged up his knee. Davie was walking up that same set of stairs and found him at the 11th floor, being tended to by the man whose grand-daughter Dad was making room for. He is fine, thank goodness, and only suffered superficial cuts and scrapes.
This storm was brutal. Dad was without power for almost 48 hours and David for 72 hours. Our old neighbourhood was without power for close to 96 hours. The trials and tribulations that so many people endured to protect their families and homes from the freezing cold temperatures are both heartbreaking and heartening.
As late as yesterday, friends were still reporting being without power, their house temperature plummeting to 43 degrees. And yet somehow, through all of this you hear amazing stories of people opening their homes and hearts to others, to keep one another going through these difficult times.
What a story we will have to tell our grandchildren one day. And just to close the story with a bang, literally: we came home from Carlo's parents' home on Christmas Eve, and as we were closing up the house at 11:30 p.m., we heard a loud boom and felt the house shake. Carlo and I checked everywhere...no trees had crashed into the house, and our second-story deck had not collapsed. It was very frightening, and made even more so by the fact that we could not find an explanation for it.
The next morning, it was all over Facebook. People in York Region had also felt and heard the boom, but at different times and different geographic locations!
The mystery was finally solved last night...we experienced a Frost Quake. Otherwise known as a cryoseism, this phenomenon often follows ice storms. To paraphrase Wikipedia: when water seeps deep into the soil and rock, freezes and expands. The build up of pressure and stress on the surrounding rock is ultimately relieved explosively in a cryoseism.
To sum up, I learned some lessons during the Great Ice Storm of 2013:
- My mother is always right, and she taught me well - follow her rules above...you'll be glad you did;
- We need my father to live on a lower floor...in case of emergencies;
- Plan for the unexpected...you never know when you might need it;
- Have a land line telephone...thank you Becca, for insisting that we keep a land line when we moved, and that we have a "Golden Girls" wall phone in our kitchen;
- Make sure to help others wherever you can; and
- Respect the awesome power Mother Nature.
I am hoping that with the passing of the ice storm, settling into our new home, and the holidays being over, I can finally get back to discovering family recipes and sharing them with you.
I wish you all a wonderful winter break, filled with power, warmth, family, fun, friends and fantastic food. May the upcoming year bring you and your loved ones health, happiness and good fortune.


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Thanks to Hobby Lobby I am stocked on beautiful animal print patterns!
Different colors mark the different categories
All my tip instruction signs are "Wild"
Toothless has a new home. He looked a little bored just sitting on the filing cabinet.
Trying to display as many "animal" artworks as I can find. I thought this Andy Warhol image fit quite well.
Not too sure about this one.... I think tomorrow I will change this up...


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Gods Rush is defined by its gameplay options. Here is an introduction to the main game functions. You can switch the screen display by swiping the screen horizontally or access any of the functions by tapping their respective icon.
Portal: This unlocks at Lv 14 and is divided into 2 chapters that require 6 Energy per entry. You can enter the Portal up to 2 times a day. New challenges unlock in the Portal at Lv 14, 30, 50, 60, 70, and 80. The higher the level, the greater the difficulty and rewards.
· Temple: Battle with troops on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Clear the temple to win EXP Potions for leveling up heroes.
· Library: Battle with troops on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Clear the Library to win high-value drops like Gold and Mithril Pieces, Gold Bars, Rose Gold Statues, and Zeus' ATM Card.
Mailbox: Here you can get the latest official game news and claim event rewards. A red dot below the mailbox will indicate when you've got mail. Check your mailbox regularly to avoid missing out on great deals!
Battle Mode: This is where you delve into the main story stages of Gods Rush. This is the main way to win team and hero EXP, equipment, scrolls, and hero shards. Each chapter consists of stages that are divided into Normal (requires 6 Energy) and Elite (requires 12 Energy). There's no limit to the number of entries for normal stages whereas Elite stages are limited to 3 times daily. You can also increase your VIP membership status to reset your stage entries. Normal stages yield equipment while Elite stages yield hero shards.
The Springs: There are currently 2 types of lucky springs - Cupid's and Aphrodite's. Try your luck at Cupid's Spring for 10,000 Gold for a chance to win heroes and equipment. You'll also get up to 5 free daily tries once every 10 minutes. Try your luck at Aphrodite's Spring for 288 Gems for a chance to win higher grade heroes and equipment. You'll get a free Aphrodite's Spring attempt every 48 hours.
Arena: The Arena unlocks at Lv 10. If you love PvP action, this is your place to be. It also features a ranking system. When you challenge players ranked higher than you and win, you'll switch ranks with that player. There will be no change in rankings if you lose any one you challenge. If you're challenged by someone else and you lose that match, your rank will switch with the challenger's. Each time you reach a new milestone on the rankings, you'll win a corresponding Gem reward.
Merchant: Items the Merchant has for sale refresh every 6 hours and can also be refreshed instantly by spending Gems. Items sold include equipment, equipment scraps, hero shards, EXP items, and other goodies that can be bought with Gold.
Gauntlet: The Gauntlet unlocks at Lv 30. There are 15 stages in the Gauntlet , each with enemies assigned to you based on your Power. Your Heroes' HP and Rage will not reset after each battle. Therefore, your Hero lineup and your ability to organize your Heroes effectively are put to the challenge. Of course, the rewards will get better as you progress deeper into the Gauntlet . For every stage that you complete, you'll win a chest. The deeper you go, the higher your chances of winning a 3-Star hero or a Purple weapon.
Enchant: Enchant your equipment to increase their attributes. Aether is required for the enchantment and comes from your equipment and Mana Stones. Higher grade equipment and stones provide more Aether. Equipment of different grades have different possible enchantment levels - Lv 1 for Green, Lv 3 for Blue, and Lv 5 for Purple. The Aether required for enchantment increases with the enchantment level.
Trials: The Trials unlock at Lv 25 and are similar to Portal stages and are divided into 3 challenges with 6 difficulty levels. The loot available and their grades will increase as the difficulty increases. These require 6 Energy to enter and are limited to 5 times daily.
· School: In this Trial, all enemies are immune to physical damage. Available on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. AGI equipment rewards.
· Factory: In this Trial, all enemies are immune to magic damage. Available on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays. INT equipment rewards.
· Ballroom: In this Trial, only female heroes can be deployed. Available on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. STR equipment rewards.
Bazaar & Area 51: The Bazaar and Area 51 are on the hillside to the right of the main screen. VIP 9 or greater members can spend 680 Gems to unlock the Bazaar. At VIP 11, you can spend 980 Gems to unlock Area 51. The items sold in these shops include high-grade equipment and Hero Shards. While you can pay for your Bazaar items with Gold, Area 51 only accepts Gems.
That's it for now! We hope this guide has made Gods Rush even more enjoyable!


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WEST BRANCH, IOWA-Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, in cooperation with Main Street West Branch, invites visitors to celebrate Humanitarianism and Public Service Month in Iowa with a series of special musical events each Thursday night in June. The weekly performances feature artists Joe and Vicki Price (June 7th), James Kennedy and Friends (June 14th), Maintainers (June 21st) and The Beggarmen (June 28th). The concerts are free and begin at 7:00 p.m. at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch, Iowa.
A statewide proclamation, to be signed on June 7 at the Governor's office in Des Moines, will highlight the importance of humanitarian and public service work within communities. The proclamation will emphasize the humanitarian and public service accomplishments of two of Iowa's most famous sons: President Herbert Hoover of West Branch and Dr. Norman Borlaug of Cresco. "The signed proclamation will be displayed during each of the Thursday evening events," said Pete Swisher, superintendent of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, the national park which commemorates the life and accomplishments of the 31st President of the United States. "We hope it will inspire a new generation of Iowans towards public service work and humanitarian deeds."
The outdoor concerts will take place at the gazebo on the Village Green at 110 Parkside Drive, the intersection of Parkside Drive and Main Street in historic downtown West Branch. The Village Green provides a classic small town setting in which to enjoy an evening of free entertainment. There is ample parking nearby, and people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or ground blankets. In the event of inclement weather the program will be moved to the Herbert Hoover Elementary School gymnasium at 148 North Oliphant Street in West Branch.
"We are thrilled to be able to bring so many artists with Iowa roots to Herbert Hoover National Historic Site," said Swisher. "They will show those in attendance a great diversity of musical styles that connect directly to our landscape, communities, and cultures. We are very much looking forward to their performances."
June 7, Joe and Vicki Price: A winner of multiple musical awards, Joe and Vicki's music is flavored more to the juke joint end of the blues: a bit rough and tons of fun. Joe Price was inducted into the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame in 2002, The Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007, and was a finalist in the International Blues Challenge 2006. Joe has appeared on National Public Radio on the Michael Feldman show "What Do You Know" and the "Big Top Chautauqua" show, where he opened for Grammy nominated folk singer Greg Brown.
June 14, James Kennedy and Friends: James Kennedy has been a force in "indie" music for many years, performing blues, jazz, world, and more. During that time, he and his groups have toured regionally, nationally, and internationally playing venues of all sizes. Their instrumental melodic style is strong and appeals to audiences across all age groups. The variety of styles includes jazz, blues, folk, ragtime, and contemporary - something for everyone's taste in music.
June 21, Maintainers: Playing its own brand of roots-rock-country-folk music and building a loyal following through its live shows, Maintainers entertain their audiences through the performance of both original compositions as well as known numbers. This is all done through excellent instrumentation backed up with gritty vocal performances.
June 28, The Beggarmen: The Beggarmen are celebrating their eleventh year as one of the region's best Irish music ensembles. Since their first performance at a small pub in Iowa, the band has gone on to headline at folk festivals and concert halls throughout the Midwest, greeting audiences with their unique style of Irish folk music.
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum are in West Branch, Iowa at exit 254 off I-80. Both are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time. Parking is limited so please allow extra time to find a parking space. For more information go online at www.nps.gov/heho or call (319) 643-2541.


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PARIS (Reuters) - In vitro fertilization (IVF), the pioneering technique that won Robert Edwards the 2010 Nobel Prize for medicine, opened up a wealth of scientific options and a Pandora's box of ethical dilemmas.
Edwards's success in fertilizing a human egg outside of the womb led not only to "test tube babies" but also to innovations such as embryonic stem cell research and surrogate motherhood.
Amid the applause for these medical breakthroughs, ethicists from some Christian churches oppose IVF and techniques related to it because they involve the destruction of human embryos.
The bewildering array of options due to the IVF revolution — from the morality of making "designer babies" to exploitation of poor women as surrogate mothers — has created much concern and many debates among secular ethicists as well.
The Roman Catholic Church ranks as probably the most vocal opponent of IVF and the once unimaginable options it has spawned. Its top official for life issues slammed the award to Edwards as "completely misplaced."
"Without Edwards there would be no market for human eggs; without Edwards there would not be freezers full of embryos waiting to be transferred to a uterus, or, more likely, used for research or left to die, abandoned and forgotten by all," said Ignazio Carrasco de Paula, President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, in what the Vatican described as personal statement.
The director of a Catholic bioethics institute in Britain said IVF "has led directly to the deliberate destruction of millions of human embryos."
"It has made possible the manipulation of the human embryo on a scale never possible before," Professor David Albert Jones of the Anscombe Bioethics Center in Oxford told Reuters.
Many evangelical Protestants and Orthodox Christians agree with Catholics that destroying embryos amounts to killing because human life, dignity and rights start at fertilization.
"To argue that one human being is more developed and therefore in greater need in no way justifies the cannibalizing of another to benefit him," Richard Land, top ethics official for the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), has said. The SBC is the largest Protestant church in the United States.
The Vatican restated its teaching on IVF and related techniques in 2009, saying that humans are persons from the moment of conception "and therefore from the same moment, his or her rights as a person must be recognized" and the first of these is "the inviolable right of every innocent being to life."
The document Dignitas Personae (The Dignity of the Person) said that more than 80 percent of IVF embryos are not implanted but discarded or stored in freezers. It added that procreation "has its authentic context in marriage and in the family."
While not all individual Catholics or evangelicals reject IVF or related techniques, opposition from their churches influenced a 1996 United States ban on using federal funds for stem cell research that created or destroyed human embryos.
More liberal Christians view the beginning of life less strictly and have fewer qualms about embryo manipulation.
Most Islamic scholars say a fetus only acquires rights at about four months of gestation, so embryonic manipulation is permissible, but IVF must be limited to married couples who use the husband's sperm and wife's egg to produce the embryo.
Judaism's strong emphasis on procreation means most Jewish authorities allow IVF. In fact, Israel has one of the highest rates of IVF treatments per capita in the world.
India is a leading center for a treatment derived from IVF, surrogate motherhood, partly due to Hinduism's acceptance of the concept. The world's second test tube baby was born in Kolkata only two months after Louise Brown in 1978.
Rising demand from abroad for Indian surrogate mothers has turned "surrogacy tourism" there into a four billion dollar industry, according to a report by the Law Commission of India.
It expressed concern about "the exploitation of poor women in underdeveloped countries who sell their bodies for money."
Several European countries have warned IVF centers in Mumbai that the procedure is illegal in their countries and children born from rented mothers might not get citizenship.
IVF techniques are used to clone animals. Human cloning is widely condemned but some countries, including Britain, allow research on therapeutic cloning, which can be used to create new organs to replace damaged or defective ones.
The combination of IVF and surrogacy has led to previously unimaginable legal and moral complications. Many countries outlaw commercial surrogacy and laws vary on whether the surrogate or the intended mother is the legal parent.
In one baffling case in 1997, an infertile California couple hired a surrogate to bear a child from anonymous sperm and egg donations. But the intended parents divorced before the birth, so the surrogate and her husband filed a claim for custody.
When it saw the child potentially had six parents, a state court ruled it had been born with no legal parents at all.
Additional reporting by James Mackenzie in ROME; editing by Myra MacDonald


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Monday, April 18, 2011
Paris, Texas. (1984) Wim Wenders
Weary, dizzy, and bone-dry dehydrated, a catatonic sunburned bearded stranger steps out of the Texas desert into a bar. He's been wandering in the scorching sun, apparently going nowhere, headed for a destination perhaps long forgotten. But for what he needs now, alcohol will not suffice. If he can't find some water in this dingy little dive there's really no question that he will die.
He stumbles across the darkened room to an ice box to quench his thirst. His dry, dusty mouth is quickly relieved in crunching the cubes, but immediately upon swallowing his body falters. He crashes to the floor and passes out. Upon waking, he's under the care of a cigar toting German doctor who finds his ID and makes a phone call to his brother in L.A. We learn he's been missing four years. His brother comes to collect him, but by the time he gets there, the wanderer is gone, traversing the desert terrain yet again.
Working with only the first half of a full script and shooting in chronological order, Wim Wenders, in these opening scenes where a man tries to help his drifting brother, draws us patiently into all the themes that will gently unfold in this story of a man who trails back to his lost son. It's the Prodigal dad returning home from a mysterious wasteland of the heart. Then again, it's the Prodigal husband who recklessly wandered away, leaving the ruins of a relationship in the dust. The desert can be a physical place, but it can symbolize an interior condition, too.
Travis, the bearded wanderer, will soon be shaving and meeting his eight year-old son Hunter for the first time since the boy was four. What happened during those years is anyone's guess, but Hunter has been staying with his uncle, the brother now saving Travis, meaning Travis will soon be reintroduced to his boy. But picture an eight year-old who already has a daddy and mommy, being introduced to a man that they're both hailing as long, lost dad.
In a cute scene capturing eight year-old Hunter trying to come to terms with all this, he explains to a friend how he now has two dads. "Who is that guy? You know him?" asks his friend. Hunter: "Yeah, he's my father's brother... No, they're both brothers... No, they're both -- they're both fathers... Aw, just forget it."
It will take some time for the two to fully bond, and there is still the question of the past four years, the desert wandering, and the missing mom. What happened to her? What actually happened to them? What is that awful event that Travis won't talk about that brought them to the point of losing their son? The bonding continues, and the two begin working toward some answers, but not before we meet a screaming, mad prophet standing over a highway insulting the traffic flowing below. In one of the greatest scenes in the film, this soapbox traffic-hating apocalyptist comes from out of nowhere, like a fire-breathing turn-or-burn preacher on acid. His sermon seems to launch Travis and son on a road trip to their source, and Travis will finally give his story as a reflection in an isolated confessional. There are believable, tender, heart wrenching scenes at the end of this story. Bring some Kleenex. You have been forewarned.
Paris, Texas functions as a place where land is owned, but it is ground no one in the story has been on. The idea reminds me of the words of another Wenders title, Faraway, So Close -- We're not always meant to be together, and some mistakes can't be undone. Restoration isn't always possible; we can only do our best with what we have, living daily to take care of the present. Paris, Texas feels more like an idea than a title or a location or a purchase of land. The film of this title is like a longing for home, but perhaps it's a place we can't go.
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Nice, concise review. I liked this film. It didn't engage me on the level that it seemed that it engaged you, but it was "engaging." I seem to recall that it had a very deliberate, delicate color scheme, as well as some very specific blocking, but it's been a decade since I saw the film, and I was wondering if you could comment a bit on what you got out of these elements. I've been considering going back to the film and seeing what fresh insight ten years' more experience will give me.ReplyDelete
I appreciate the response, Persona! I saw the film on VHS, and I've been debating whether or not to pick up the Criterion Blu-Ray at some point. Since it wasn't a favorite back then, I was hesitant. I guess I'll Netflix it. I didn't think of the fact that the film starts out in light and gets progressively darker and uglier, though that seems obvious in retrospect. It makes me wonder about Stanton's character, though. He starts out in the light as far as the viewer is concerned, but it's clear that his past is rooted in the kind of ugly darkness that pervades the film's climax. So as the film moves forward, it's also moving backward, into the past. Is the opening the moment that his character was reborn, then? Is that the climax of a journey that is left unseen...?ReplyDelete
Yeah, I definitely want to rewatch the film now. :)
Welcome, Matt! Your review of Antichrist remains one of my favorites.ReplyDelete
As far as the color scheme goes, Wenders in the commentary focuses in on this quite a bit. He confessed many of the problems he had in the shoot, pointing out "problems" I wouldn't have otherwise noticed. One of the main problems he had was with the use of red for lighting a few nighttime scenes, which he admitted made things more out of focus. And when I really looked, he was right, it did. But I didn't notice it on my initial viewing. I did notice his continual use of green in the film, a dramatic, heavier green that lit backgrounds with characters in a darker forefront. He talked about this specifically in the commentary too, but no more than just pointing out that it was a concentrated effort, a style he was definitely going for.
When Travis steps out of the desert, where things were overwhelmingly full of light, the film seems to get darker as it goes until those final few stark scenes of remembrance and repentance and reunion. And if you've seen it, you'll remember where that scene takes place. The one-way mirror is rich with meaning and metaphor, it was the real deal and is used so perfectly for the final scenes in this gross location of perversion... it is amazing the beauty that takes place in a lit up room with a one-way mirror, in a location where beauty is cheap, for sale, and thus is really quite ugly. I like this idea a lot, a bit of heaven reaching into a hellish location. Restoration of some things. Only a glimpse of a part of heaven for now.
As to more about the lighting or the blocking, Wenders has studied his film over and over and knows the ins and the outs of it so well. I'd highly recommend tracking down the Criterion copy and checking out the director's commentary for much better analysis than I'm capable of!
Wow, you are fast! While I was fixing my spelling errors you already responded... :)ReplyDelete
"He starts out in the light as far as the viewer is concerned, but it's clear that his past is rooted in the kind of ugly darkness that pervades the film's climax. So as the film moves forward, it's also moving backward, into the past."
Oh, man, I like this. And yeah, that is definitely what I was trying to get at. After this discovery through our conversation, I think I want to watch it again!
I like to respond to comments. If you keep it relatively clean and respectful, and use your name or any name outside of "Anonymous," I will be much more apt to respond. Spam or stupidity is mine to delete at will. Thanks.


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I almost did not author a post today- it is very difficult for me. I lived in New York City during 9/11 and vividly recall the events of the day. I could not get home that day but I was fortunate. Many would go to their ultimate home in heaven. Later, their faces were plastered all over the city as if the Twin Towers were one giant milk carton of missing children- God's children.
When I reflect on what was probably one of the worst days of my life, anger overcomes me. Anger at the actual attack, anger that this vile act was committed in the name of religion, and anger at the staggering amount of "truther" moonbats who attempt to violate our feelings with such rubbish.
They should be ashamed of themselves.
While watching the FOX News Timeline broadcast of the events, my body shuddered. It was impossible for me to watch the recap without feeling in the moment.
Barack Obama wants me to be tolerant. He wants me to accept that the Ground Zero Mosque will be built- that my support of it will show that I respect all religious views. That my support of Islam will reveal that I am a true American- that is staying true to my American traditions in Obama's view.
I say to President Barack Obama, you have no right to tell me what my actions as a "traditional American" should be. You did not live in New York City as I did.
You were never there physically or spiritually.
After 9/11 2001, I had a American flag pin and wore it to show my support for America. I always had American paraphernalia even before 9/11. Yes, it slightly troubled me that it took an event as horrific as the destruction of the World Trade Center to move many Americans to wear a flag pin or place a flag in the long forgotten flag base on their Brooklyn brownstone. But at least the event made them aware of the need for unity…AMONG AMERICANS.
Americans know where their loyalties lie. Do you Mr. President?
Understand, that I do not care what religion our president is be it Christian, Jewish, Buddhist …But he or she had better serve this country by making it clear that they are on the American side. I am tolerant of other religions. I consider myself spiritual. I do not have a church home but I pray daily and attempt to lead a Christian life. I respect others and try to bring a positive contribution to my country by being a law abiding and productive citizen.
America makes my freedom possible. The least I can do is support the constitution, espouse to American values and wear a flag pin.
The people who lived through September 11th, did not say this about the American flag as Obama did:
That was enough for me to see.
God Bless America and keep us safe. Never forget the people who were lost on that day. Never forget who our enemies are and God bless our troops.
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At present, Ofcom, the broadcast regulator, only has the power to intervene after a broadcast has been made.
However, Theresa May, the Home Secretary, is considering extending the regulator's powers to allow it to stop broadcasts of radical preachers.
Her intervention comes after the BBC was criticised for broadcasting an interview with Anjem Choudary, the radical preacher and founder of a banned Islamist group.
Theresa May said people were right to complain about Mr Choudary's appearance on Newsnight, during which he repeatedly refused to condemn the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby.
Mrs May said: "I think Anjem Choudary has disgusting views and I think it is right that we look at how those views are being presented and I think there were many people who did indeed say 'What is the BBC doing interviewing Anjem Choudary?"
However Greg Dyke, the former BBC director-general, said the BBC's editorial independence must be protected.
He said: "The point is that the BBC makes its own editorial decisions. If they turn out to be wrong someone can make a complaint to Ofcom afterwards. But you fundamentally change the BBC's role if they can intervene before. It isn't workable."
Baroness Warsi, a leading minister, condemned the amount of coverage given to Choudary and other militant Islamists on the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 News.
The BBC was criticised for offering the radical preacher a slot on last night's Newsnight programme on BBC2, in a decision branded 'idiotic', 'irresponsible' and 'insensitive'.
The corporation has earlier released footage of Michael Adebolajo standing behind Choudary at a 2007 demonstration.
Baroness Warsi said: "We all have a responsibility, including the media, not to give airtime to extremist voices – idiots and nutters who speak for no one but themselves.
"The heartening thing in the midst of all this tragedy is that the British Muslim community has, with a unified, unreserved voice, condemned the killing and pledged support for our armed forces.
"This is a real maturing of the community which has taken years of painstaking work and frank discussions behind closed doors.
"This time everyone has stepped up to the mark. Yet here broadcasters are undoing all this by giving a platform to one appalling man who represents nobody. I am really angry."
Choudary, former head of banned Islamist organisation Al Muhajiroun, was behind the planned protest march in 2010 through Royal Wootton Bassett, the town where dead British soldiers were repatriated, the Daily Mail reported.
He has been accused of radicalising Adebolajo, who wielded a meat cleaver in the attack on Drummer Lee Rigby, in the mid-2000s.
Defence Secretary Jim Murphy said on Twitter: "Banned from France but welcome on Newsnight. A mistake of the BBC to invite Anjem Choudary onto the telly tonight."
Among others criticising the BBC's decision to give the preacher airtime was Sadiq Khan, Labour's Shadow Justice Secretary, who told LBC radio that the Choudary was an "offensive and obnoxious media tart" with no followers.
Choudary also appeared on the BBC's rolling news channel and has been on ITV News, as well as on Channel 4's news.
Channel 4 had also previously given Choudary and another Islamist called Abu Nusaybah their own slot on the broadcaster's 4thought.tv, a two-minute opinion show that airs immediately after its nightly news bulletin.
The decision by the broadcaster to hand over its airwaves to both men had sparked anger from moderate Muslims.
A BBC spokesperson said: "We have given great consideration to our reporting of the Woolwich murder and have a responsibility to both report on the story and try to shed light on why it happened. We believe it is important to reflect the fact that such opinions exist and feel that Choudary's comments may offer some insight into how this crime came about. His views were robustly challenged by both the presenter, Kirsty Wark and the other participants."


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Released on October 4th
This is a collection of stories that feature women as the main characters
Not one of them tries to pass them as perfect, and most of the times, in their imperfections you'll find their strongest asset.
Vengeance links them throughout time and ages, despite (most of the times) not sharing a particular DNA. The language is raw and up in your face. No pretty words here to lighten up the dark in which they take place.
Infidelity, lust, perversion, greed, abuse: you'll find all of them in this collection.
A feast of sorrows this is... and what a dark feast.
This is not my first incursion into the author's writing, although unfortunately I still haven't read "Sourdough" or "Bitterwood Bible" for which I am extremely sorry.
1) Sourdough, a tale of love of vengeance. 4 Stars
"My memory is true."
A young baker, Emmeline, falls in love with a groom to be.
Imagine if you could bake your own revenge... and make it as bitter as you'd wish.
2) Dresses, Three 2.5 Stars
"Butterfly wings," says Aurora. "A dress of butterfly wings, Cerridwen?"
Really strong beginning, but I felt as if it needed something more.
It is a tale of wishes and its consequences.
3) The Bluebeard's Daughter 5 Stars
"My father likes being married and, despite everything, he's apparently
catnip for women, whether for his fortune, castle, or the great virile
bushy beard, who can say."
With traces of what I've come to associate with Snow White elements, this was unexpectedly dark.
Strong character with a strong mind. Loved it.
Rosaline is well her father's daughter ;)
That ending is a GEM.
4)The Jacaranda Wife - 4 Stars
"Sometimes, not very often, but sometimes when the winds blow right, the summer heat is kind, and the rain trickles down just-so, a woman is born of a jacaranda tree."
Men: always wanting what they can't have. -_-
Beautiful imagery in a tale as old as time: some things cannot be stopped. Or changed.
5)Light as Mist, Heavy as Hope - 3.5 Stars
A retelling of Rumpelstiltzkin.
When Alice's disgusting father announces to all the world to hear, that her daughter can spin straw into gold, the girl has to come out with a way to save her neck
6)The Coffin-Maker's Daughter -3.5 Stars
In a world where the dead need more than a simple coffin to be put to sleep (and stay there), Hepsibah Ballantyne, is the only coffin-maker in town. That makes her extremely valuable.
Interesting story with a lesbian character, although there could have been more information about those mirrors...
7)By the Weeping Gate - 4 Stars
"She is no longer a girl who can live in the shadows, and she feels this loss."
When beauty is a curse, it will be up to the most plain of all sisters to save them...
Here is a story that I would love to know how it ends...
8) St Dymphna's School for Poison Girls - 2 Stars
Here's a short that I've already read thanks to Tor. It started out great, but then I couldn't help feeling as if the character had changed... and not for the best.
9)By My Voice I Shall Be Known - 4 Stars
If I still had a voice, I would cry out."
Dark. Dark. So dark. And so compelling.
Unfortunately, once again, I wanted more. This ending, as others, felt rushed.
10) Sister, Sister - 3.5 Stars
And here it is, a short that would benefited from me having read Sourdough and Bitterworld Bible: or at least that is what I felt.
What after an hea comes betrayal? What then will happen to "our" princes and "princesses"?
11) The Badger Wife - 3 Stars
12) The Tallow- Wife - 4.5 Stars ( novella)
Loved this one. Can't wait to read more about Cordelia.
13) What Shines Brightest Burns Most Fiercely - 4 Stars
A follow up of the sorts of the previous novella, but with different protagonists.
14) Bearskin - 4 Stars
Also takes place in same universe of the "The Tallow Wife".
This one follows Cordelia's younger son path.
The "Tallow Wife" novella and "What Shines Brightest Burns most fiercely" are both originals to this collection.
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Human Question: Interview with Stefan Etgeton, Consumer rights activist (3)
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Discusses the pension and social service scheme in Germany and how well it works for various groups of people - people who have paid into the system through work, and those who have not (young people, for example).
So, in the 80's HIV infection was enough as a reason to get this pension. And now, you will get even you got AIDS. So you have to be very ill before you get this pension. But this is sort of normalization. Because every other, any other people with chronic disease will get this pension. So due to the life perspective, mutation? of time, there is a sort of normalization, in the social system. The times of exceptionalism is over in the social security system. And for some people, it is, it is worse, because they had some privilege , because of their HIV infection, and they lose and they are going to lose these privileges. So but that's it. And of course there are peoples for people who got infected very young, who didn't have any work, who didn't pay anything to the insurance system. And they have, they had some problems...but through (german word) Social service, its not much money, but you will die, and you will get medication. Except those for which health insurance does not pay. And there are some medications right now, for which the health insurance do not pay any longer. Not those crucial medication for the treatment, but there are also medication to work with the side effects for example. So you have to do your contribution to medication as everybody has to do. And also have to pay for this medication and that could be very expensive for some individuals. So there are some problems, for certain individuals, even for people who have different diseases, and sometime AIDS is combined, for the treatment is combined with different health problems. So we have sometime 3, 4 different medications and when you have to pay 10 euro to each and have to 30 euro to surplus medication, you have to pay 80 euros per month. And when you get this social security it is just about 300 euros per month, so this could be a problem. ..for individuals.
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Bundes +ve....yes, it is a big tradition for AIDS Hilfe, it is the assembly of the people with HIV and Aids, so there are about 5 to 600 people meeting in Germany, talking about their issues and their interests, articulating their issues and interests on a political level. usually they talk about their problems and vote on a certain resolutions. And most of all the mass media will be there, so this one of the events where people with HIV and Aids can talk about their interest in public. Ofcourse the public interest was more in the 80's than it was in the 90's and as it is now. because HIV has become a normal problem. But it is still very important as a community building event.
Discusses the German Positive People Network called the Bundes Positive.
aids hilfe
assembly of plha
bundes positive
community building event
german positive people network
mass media
political level
public interest
Introduces the topic of Health System reform and the cost of medicine.
Well, if I knew the function, I am talking about the consequences of health system reform. and I will talk about things as I told, I will talk about the cost of medicine. Because some people, with HIV/ Aids have severe problems with this reform, and there will be the new " " she is responsible for patient issues in the govt. and she will take part in the discussion and we will talk about how we will judge about the reform, that's my function in.... Of course, I will meet my friends, I know lot of friends...because its my past, and I am still interested in aids issues..
aids issues
cost of medicine
drug costs
health system reform
patient issues
Discusses the openness with which his family accepted his sexual orientation and work.
It was more than okay. I was grown up in a social protestant climate. I father is a deacon, so working with handicapped people, and so in my family there is a positive attitude to work on health, social issues. So my mother and my fatehr were very lucky for me that I was working on this issues and because they know that I am gay, so it was in a way, its natural for them as a consequence that I was working on Aids issues. So it was no problem, it was the opposite.
aids issue
handicapped people
sexual orientation
social issues
social protestant climate
Discusses the work of his friend and colleague, Hans Peter, who died last year.
So, there was no social problems, no social discrimination. one of my best friend, he died last year, Hans Peter. he founded the Aids Hilfe in Frankfurt, one of the centers in Frankfurt, and he was also very important for Duetche Aids Hilfe, because he was the member of the board and at the end of the 80's and the beginning of the 90's. and he was the one who established structural interventions. And he was a good friend of mine till 1989 and so I was involved in the Aids Hilfe discussions, the conceptual discussions, 6 years before I started working for DAH. So I think I was prepared ina way working there because of this friendship and that was important for me, because he was not working there when I started, but he was my company, I was discussing with him all the issues of DAH, in way he was my counselor too, and my. My sort of colleague and friend.
aids hilfe
duetche aids hilfe
hans peter
social discrimination
structural interventions
Discusses AIDS in the context of a priviledged disease with lots of Public interest, political interests, and funding.
Yes, it was at the beginning (privileged disease) , because it was a infectious disease. It was high political, therefore it was in high political level, because it was in the public interest to decrease the no. of infection. It was a threat to society, and so the state very-very keen on doing something, spending money, so and there was a big public interest about this. So, spent more money compared with other diseases, so the structures were growing. So we now have about 120 aids hilfe in Germany and even people with other diseases were getting envious, about Aids and people living with HIV and aids and aids hilfe. They said, oh, you get so much money and you are so privileged. And I think that was one of the reasons, I tried to give back something to people living in the handicapped community, people with chronic diseases. I try to contribute from what we learnt about health and health systems, integration of different system of health care into political discussion. We now talk in Germany, we talk about the integration...because we have a very separate system in Germany, the hospital, the ambulance treatment and that produces many problems for people, they have to switch between sectors.. there are no bridges between and the aids care system, care services, aids doctors, care sisters, help org., pharmacies, hospitals, it worked, they worked together, so there were bridges between the gaps, and I think the German health system could learn something from the Aids epidemic, in terms of prevention, and also care. We try to transfer our experiences to health policy and other self help org, other people with chronic diseases; I hope this would be the contribution of the privileged to other ones.
120 aids hilfe
aids care system
aids doctors
ambulance treatment
care services
care sisters
chronic diseases
german health system
handicapped community
health policy
health systems
help organizations
political interests
priviledged disease
public interest
self-help organization
Discusses the scope of work in the CONSUMER ORGANIZATIONS and how it is largely Local centric.
It's very local centric. The consumer organizations are very local centric, and the process I described for Aids Hilfe, inter cultural has not even began in the consumer organizations, there is material for consumers in Turkish language, and that says all about it. So that's it. ...on the national level...but there is of course there is a movement of the consumers at the European and international level. But they don't deal with development issues so much, we are engaged in ( German word ) that means that there are certain standard for nutrition for example, you have a common global market, when you have a common global market you have to harness a standard of quality, so that you can change your goods and services, so we are engaged in this issue, because it has something to do with health, because we are fighting against liberalization the water, distribution of the water market and this very crucial for health, care services, esp dev. countries ..Africa...but this is not my working place..
aids hilfe
care services
common global market
consumer organizations
distribution of the water market
liberalization of water
local centric
standard of quality
Well I was grown up in a Christian culture, my view upon the world is very ,because the world will end, but I am very hopeful that there will a world again,
christian culture
personal world view
Discusses Christianity and Personal World view Christian culture
...I was very very sad, ................the underline.....melody is still skeptical...here I am...(laughs) I don't believe in reincarnation..
You have to have some very famous, some body like Rock Hudson in the united states for example that was very important, but even then the struggle for Hudson or Elizabeth Taylor, they did not persuade their former colleague Ronald Regan that this was an issue , you have to have political power as we have with Rita ------- we have to have somebody with political establishment, who risks something for this issue, and she risked a lot....she risked a lot, and if you don't have it, its very difficult, you have to work a lot, you have to...a have a very very long..breath...
Discusses how celebrities and politicians can often be very powerful in providing the political impetus for an issue.
elizabeth taylor
political establishment
political power
rock hudson
ronald reagan
Christian speaks, Stefan listening and nodding...


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221 reviews
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on 4/19/2015 11:04:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
Actually this is my first time using loose powder. After reading reviews from this site, I finally decided to buy this powder 3 months ago in shade Eden. And then.... this became my holygrail!
Despite of its awful packaging, this powder really works perfectly on my oily skin, especially on my T-Zone area. It covers really well and last up to 5 hours. Though it's matte finish, this powder somehow makes my skin look glowy and sooo natural.
It's really light but build-able at the same time! This powder comes with a puff but I usually use this with my Real Techniques buffing brush.
though it's a little pricey, but it has a large amount of size. I often "transfer" this powder into a small container so that I can bring it everywhere I go.
repurchase? of course!
on 1/27/2015 6:28:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I have the soft velvet loose powder in flesh and I have to that I really like it. It looks so beautiful on my face and it does not cake up and look unnatural , you know what I am talking about. It also feels really nice to the touch on my face. I really like this powder and I would buy it again when I run out. If your considering buying it go for it because it's a great powder. The packaging is about the same as all loose powders , their all messy. It's gorgeous to look at with the nars black and white logo.
on 11/26/2014 1:24:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
firstly, the packaging is oh-my-goodness kind of bad. it looks sleek and chic but that's it. it spills everywhere and after almost 1 year using, i still do not know how to use it without a mess.
the powder is very fine and light and quite buildable if you apply thinly layer by layer. my skin is very oily over the T-zone and i live in hot, humid climate.
it is weightless and feels like second skin. coverage is mild. it gives my skin the glow (in a good way) with a really natural matte finish. this lasts for about 4 hours before my T-zone gets oily again. however, i am unable to touch up coz it is impossible to bring it out from home due to the messiness. =( i find it is important to use only a thin layer to set my under-eye concealer (i am using estee lauder double wear) otherwise it can get cakey. setting power is ok.
overall, i would buy again because of the lightness of the product + the glow and oh-so-natural matte finish it gives my skin. if only the packaging can improve so that i'd be able to bring it out for retouching when my skin gets oily again.
on 8/11/2014 9:09:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
I'm still trying to figure out what I think about this product. Like the other reviewers have said, the packaging is awful. I won't go into that.
Here's the backstory....I have a friend who is a makeup artist and recommended to me another company's CC cream so we tried different shades in the store. I was wearing that for awhile and wanted some powder to go over it so I went to Sephora. When I walked in the SA said to me, "Oh honey.....your face is lighter than the rest of you." in kind of a rude way so I figured my friend hadn't done a very good job matching me up (I'm not the most experienced makeup user). So I told him I wanted the NARS loose powder and he and another SA acted like I may have well been from Mars. They'd never heard of it and acted like I was ridiculous for requesting such a thing. So I asked if I could get color-matched using the NARS pressed powder. The SA grabbed a brush, did a couple of swipes in Desert, put it on my arm, and said, "This one." (For the record I'm NC25 with yellow undertones. I used Bare Minerals Foundation in Fairly Light.)
I ordered it online with some trepidation; had I not gone to Sephora I never would have picked Desert for myself. I think I would be between Eden and Beach but for that much money I'm going to keep what I have. I think Desert is a little dark and too pinky for me. It doesn't look bad on (so maybe the SA was right) but I think it could look better. Staying power isn't horrible but I live in a very hot and humid climate so my expectations may be too high. It should also be noted that the only other loose powder I've used is Bare Minerals so I don't have much to compare it to.
I'm still experimenting with different ways to use this - some use the puff, some use a foundation or other kind of brush. I'm trying a couple of different foundations to wear under this so I think I'll like it better once I find a good combination. I'll post an update if that happens or if I try it in another color.
on 2/20/2014 10:28:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Green
This powder is just okay for me, nothing great. I ran out of my favorite loose powder (Laura Mercier) and decided I wanted to try something new for the heck of it. Well, I should have stuck with what works. I�m an NC10-15 and ordered the Snow color; it matches me perfectly. I also like the packaging; typical Nars matte black container with a nice mesh sifter. That is pretty much where my likes end with this powder. When first applied this powder looks amazing, I am talking airbrushed finish. But after it has been on my skin for about 3-4 hours and mixes with my natural oil and foundation it starts to look heavy and cakey. It also does not keep my t-zone matte for very long and if I try to blot with my oil control pressed powder from Neutrogena it just starts looking like a hot mess. So, I ended up reordering my Laura Mercier powder and now I�ve got a full tub of this Nars powder that�s going to just sit there unused.
on 11/20/2013 7:13:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This powder really keeps my oil at bay in the hot humid weather and it also gives you that beautiful velvety soft touch to the skin. I got this in beach and it's perfect for my NC30-35 yellow skin. You get a lot of product and the price is good for a high end product.. but, I really do HATE the packaging. I had to transfer some of the powder to another container.. I would repurchase this again just because it performs really well.
on 9/8/2013 3:04:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm
Hair: Other, Other, Fine
Eyes: Brown
Best.powder.ever. I have used this as a setting powder over foundation, and also just over moisturizer/spf before leaving for the day. It lasts ALL day long with no need for touch up. No separating or shininess later either. I've used MAC, Lancome, Chanel, Laura Mercier, Bobbi Brown and Makeup Forever. NARS offers the best coverage, wth the most natural look, that lasts the longest, with the best color, for the best value. For reference my skin does whatever the hell it wants to do, sometimes oily, sometimes bone dry, and this works with ALL of my skin changes and any corresponding products I need to change it with. I've been using it for nearly 5 years now. HG4ME.
on 7/14/2013 11:14:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
MY HG POWDER OF ALL TIME! I purchased this online from Nordstrom (there is no Sephora in Australia and I find Mecca Cosmetica assistants to be really snobby and rude). After briefly researching on the internet, I thought "Beach" would be the best shade for my MAC NC 25-30 Asian-yellow undertone skin...and guess what?! It is a perfect match! I was so excited when it came through the mail because of the rave reviews. I agree with other reviews out there, the packaging for this product sucks...It gets so messy that I have to use a small powder puff to prevent powder from falling out of the container. However despite the crappy packaging I LOVE this powder and I don't think I will ever stop using this product! It always gives me an even and flawless glow. I have combination skin, so after a few hours my natural oils slowly begin to seep out and I get this natural dewy glow that I really love! I have used this powder for many formal events including weddings and it is very photo-friendly! The powder is finely milled and I have never had an adverse reaction to this product.
The only downside is the packaging however the powder is absolutely perfect and I will continue to repurchase this product no matter what! It comes in a whopping 35g container and I highly recommend this product...for the price, quality and quantity you won't be disappointed!
on 1/2/2013 7:05:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Dry, Tan, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Took my sweaty, humidity struck face in the summer and made it look fresh. In the winter, doesn't irritate dry skin, but gives a polished look while setting makeup and absorbing sweat, oil. lasts a long time and the packaging gives a sifter for extra choices when applying and a vintage puff that looks really chic and classic.
on 9/20/2012 4:22:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Black, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Black
So far this is my favorite loose powder at the moment because it has a good oil control for me. I have dry combi skin. It stays naturally through out the day, even when the weather is hot, I just have to dab and my face would remain the same. I use this after sunblock but I have to apply this with puff not with powder brush because powder brush gonna make my face looks cakey. People said the packaging suck but I don't know because I'm not bought the full size yet. This powder is doing a better job than Mac select sheer loose powder and Mufe super matte loose powder. I have this in Flesh (NC 20). I hope this powder not gonna make me break out because I'm thinking about buying the full size.
Edit: I think I found my HG loose powder. It blends very well with my mufe hd foundation and doesn't make me look cakey and it really has a good oil control. Love it...
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