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There are two principle research applications of the Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT), in proving efficacy of homeopathic practice. Trials measuring effectiveness of homeopathic treatment of diseases are the most familiar and natural-seeming method, but are nevertheless the more difficult of realization. The second is the proving trial, which focuses on the narrower, and presumably easier to judge question whether the homeopathic remedy has any effect of any sort on the human organism. In short, the proving trial is not directly concerned with healing effects of homeopathy, but with the more foundational question, whether there is anything substantial, or "real," in homeopathic remedies in the first place.
In Part I, following, I will briefly discuss the homeopathic treatment trial, primarily with an aim to identify a few of the key issues that, from the homeopathic point of view, have invalidated trial outcomes in the past. I will not pursue this thorny topic very far, but will be satisfied to identify a few problems that have characterized research trials conducted in this venue to date, in hope that work may begin, in appropriate quarters, to meeting these concerns and to developing more adequate research instruments.
In Part II, the main question of this paper will be addressed, namely, how to design an efficacious trial, that is, an RCT that can claim to measure accurately the effects of homeopathic remedies upon trial participants. Although it is normal to speak of a trial measuring the "efficacy" of a medication, I propose that we are justified, in view of the consistent failure of RCTs to measure any effect in homeopathic remedies, to question the "efficacy" of the RCT itself. This section will conclude with a recommendation – astonishing in its simplicity – that, frankly, should guarantee unmistakable evidence, in fully replicable experimental protocols, in proving trials of the future.
Finally, in Part III, a number of additional questions will be addressed, that should be kept in mind in designing an appropriate RCT. Together, these considerations, with the recommendations included in Part II, provide a range of parameters that should satisfy any critic, that the perspicacious researcher has fulfilled his obligations, to design and implement a credible scientific trial of homeopathy, by combining – at long last – academic and logical scruples, with his technical and statistical finesse.
Part I – Research in Homeopathic Treatment
The problem conducting research into homeopathic treatment is at once easy to define, difficult to understand, simple to rectify in principle, and intractable of resolution in practice. The problem can be stated with reference to the by now trite idea, that homeopathy operates according to a paradigm that is different from the paradigm of conventional ("allopathic") medicine, and cannot be measured utilizing the same research instruments. This seems the most natural statement of fact to the homeopath, but is infuriating to the research scientist, who protests that, if a school of medicine claims to heal, by whatever means, then it ought to be possible to observe the fact that the patient has been healed – which is all the RCT wants to accomplish.
In fact, the researcher's objections are perfectly reasonable. But so are the reservations expressed by the homeopath. And the two positions are not even difficult to reconcile, at least in principle, though once again, the hydra headed monster, practicality, laughs implacably at our efforts to find a direct route to a satisfactory conclusion.
Commonly, those skeptical of homeopathic claims will say something to the effect, "let's design a trial to show that homeopathy can cure high blood pressure." Of course, any other disease state can be substituted. Immediately, the rejoinder is heard, that homeopathy treats the whole person, that prescriptions in homeopathy are made upon the patient's totality of symptoms, and not upon a discrete pathological entity. The homeopath concludes, therefore, that it is impossible to test homeopathy in reference to a discrete diagnosis.
However, if one considers choice of words more closely, it will be realized that the conventional, or "allopathic" diagnosis, whatever clinical entity is chosen, is but a different way of referencing what, from the homeopathic point of view, would (or could in some cases) be termed the patient's "chief complaint." And, in fact, in homeopathic treatment, therefore, one would expect that the chief complaint, or "presenting diagnosis," would be resolved, or cured, by the end of a successful course of treatment. The problem arriving at that end, in a research trial, is simply that the trial is not individualized.
This is easy to overcome, as by now has often been observed: select a diagnostic entity to treat, gather a sample population, and allow the homeopaths to treat their patients according to their own methods, individualizing to their heart's content. In fact, this should work, though it has not as yet been implemented in a way that would truly satisfy the requirements of individualization, in homeopathic practice. In short, to be successful, there are at least three main requirements, in designing such a trial that must be met, to establish efficacy of the trial, that is, to establish that the trial protocol is sufficient to the task of measuring homeopathic action:
First, the homeopaths participating in the study must be adherents of classical methods, of Hahnemannian homeopathy. Such practitioners would pass the 'test' of mainstream practice, in adhering to the four basic tenets of classical homeopathy: single remedy, single dose, minimum dose, wait and watch. The reason for insisting on this point, is that there are by now so many variants on classical methods, that we must focus clearly on our task: if we are testing "homeopathy," then we are not testing combination remedies, preventative homeopathy, homeopathic remedies as specifics, or any number of other derivative practices.
This is not to suggest there is no value in such practices, only that, practically speaking, a research trial will show different treatment results, if different treatment methodologies are used. Now, granted, it may be worthwhile to do research into these other methods, and the variable uses to which homeopathic remedies may be put, but that is not the same as testing homeopathy. Simply put, our ideal research trial must define its terms rigorously, and test what it says it wants to test.
Second, there can be no limitation upon the homeopath's choice of remedy. Often, trials such as these are published, with a view to demonstrating efficacy, for example, of Arnica in treating pain. But this commits the cardinal sin of treating a homeopathic remedy as a specific; in this circumstance, even though Arnica is, indeed, well known for its successful application to treatment of pain in some circumstances, it is far from the only remedy to consider and, furthermore, its ultimate selection must be made on the basis not only regarding the chief complaint, but the totality within which that complaint is embedded. Plainly, it must be understood, that Arnica is not as "good," if by that we mean "reliable," as aspirin, in resolving complaints of "pain;" but, homeopathy is certainly as good as "aspirin," that is, if the prescription for pain is individualized, then we have a right to expect success in as "good" a percentage of cases as we get from aspirin, though that will mean we are not limited to prescribing Arnica, but can draw freely from the homeopathic pharmacopoeia.
Even here, however, hydra-headed individualization rears it's ugly countenance: the individualized prescription is more likely to be wrong, than a prescription of an allopathic drug that was, after all, specifically designed to address (suppress) the precise symptoms in question. So, in this circumstance, an efficacious trial must permit the homeopathic prescriber additional time to follow and possibly re-evaluate the case, for a second or even third prescription. Needless to say, this creates interpretive problems, as with an increase in time, more patients are, in fact, likely to show improvement just in the nature of the disease.
Third, and finally, there can be no limitation upon the length of the homeopathic treatment. This is true in all circumstances, but more so when the trial is attempting to measure treatment of a chronic problem. The longer standing the illness, the more the patient has been exposed to traditional, suppressive medical interventions, the older the patient, the more complex the case, then very likely, the longer treatment may last, even into years. This is not a circumstance that would be looked at in kindly lights, by those wishing to either fund or implement a research trial. But the fact remains, in homeopathy, the presenting complaint may be the first thing mentioned – and the last thing cured. But individualized treatment means, simply, "individualized treatment," and that means it lasts as long as it takes.
This introduces obvious problems: financial; organizational – holding the research team together for such a sustained effort; participatory – being able to count on the trial participants to "stay the course." All of these considerations suggest that such a trial would be on shaky ground to begin with. They suggest, further, that to the extent such a trial might be considered, it would be advisable to begin with a study of treatment of acute conditions in a young and generally healthy population. This does not mean that all treatment of all participants can be expected to be completed within 30 days, or even 6 months, but at least could be counted on to lessen the average duration of treatment.


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Haiti Healh & Diet - Eating YAMS Reduces the Risk of Colon Cancer
In Haitian Creole, we call it "Yanm," Igname en Francais, we consume it a lot in Haiti but in all my years, no one ever tells about the health benefits and nutritional values of yams... So I did some research and let me tell you... You should definitely add yam to your diet.
Here is what I found out...
Yam is a good food to eat if you want more dietary fiber. Yam is a good source of complex carbohydrates
Dr Rachna Pande, a specialist in internal medicine told the New York times:
"Yam is a good source of complex carbohydrates and provides calories without necessarily raising the blood sugar level to cause worry for even the diabetics."
Yams are high in fiber fiber which is important for proper bowel movements, the good doctor said. Eating yams improves digestion thus minimizing complications that may result from constipation. Yams reduces the risk of colon cancer.
Eating yams helps to reduce LDL cholesterol.
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Massillon Road, in Green, Ohio is the site of frequent crashes and congestion. The road's current configuration also causes major accessibility issues for land owners throughout the corridor. The City of Green knew improvements were necessary, but had concerns about public acceptance. Burgess & Niple (B&N) customized a public involvement process that helped address the City's concerns.
A typical public involvement process starts with sharing alternatives with the public to arrive at the final solution. For the City of Green, two public meetings were planned that focused on discussing the land owner's issues with the corridor and safety concerns. After gathering the public's input, three alternatives were proposed.
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The award-winning, globe-trotting photographer points his camera at Dorset in the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness
Published in November '11
Milborne Port-based photographer, David Noton, started his business in 1985 with a bicycle, a student overdraft and an Olympus OM1n camera. The multiple prize-winning photographer has since travelled the world, and of course all over Dorset.
In response to a request from Dorset Life, in this issue he tries to capture in photographs the sentiment expressed by John Donne in the words:
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A Christmas 'special' of David Noton's Chasing the Light roadshow is on at the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30, Wednesday 14 December 2011,
In this virtual round-the-world trip, David Noton will tell the stories and travel adventures behind his most iconic and inspirational landscape, travel, portrait and wildlife photographs – from the Patagonian ice cap to the leafy lanes of Dorset.
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No matter how much space is there it is easily noticed that most people prefer parking close to the mall entrance. This can easily cause nuisance and sometimes even a fight among civilized people, which is shocking.
Today our video of the day comes from a mall in Brazil. It began with a simple argument that escalated into a heated bare fist brawl. It is unclear how and who instigated the fight, however, we believe nobody should physically handle another human being.
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I've had a request for a cake that looks like a lymph node. A friend is having a party to celebrate being in remission for lymphoma. He wants a giant lymph node so that each time a piece is cut it shrinks just like his did. Does anyone have any ideas? I don't want it to look like a giant blob.
I would suggest doing a Google Image Search of 'lymph node'. Good luck!
Oh, my at what some people come up with. I'm so glad he is doing better, but sheesh...
Oh, my at what some people come up with. I'm so glad he is doing better, but sheesh...
I agree...kind of odd, but happy he is doing well.
That said, what about doing it with cupcakes or mini-cupcakes...I have a feeling you just need to do vanilla with vanilla frosting. Then each person can take a cupcake off and it gets smaller.
Maybe add some little medical fondant "things" to dress it up....???
I think it is a cute idea - but then again I am weird
I think an edible image of the lymph system would look much better. I see his point, but yuck! A lymph node is pretty much just a blob.
I think it is a cute idea - but then again I am weird
I agree that I think it is a great idea!! After my mom's breast cancer and mastectomy, we debated a "mastectomy cake!"
I agree with PattyT...cupcake cake in a big circle...make peach colored or pink (with swirls)...label it as ______'s lymph node. That way it would be edible and esthetically correct, but it would satisfy the friend's request! (and he is the one who has conquered this milestone!)
I actually like the idea of just doing a big yucky green blob to hack away at considering the circumstances. It's different and fun, IMHO.
I think the cupcake cake is a great idea, and you could still use a fbct or edible image!
i'm very happy for your customer in remission- but a lymph node cake sounds gross!
whatever the customer wants, he gets!!!
I am very glad to hear that your friend is in remission. You make him the best lymph node cake you could possibly ever make for him, and may he enjoy every minute of the cake shrinking.
Wow, I guess I have now heard everything!!!
Have you ever seen a photo of a lymph node? Its pretty a slimy yecky thing...
I would think they would want something cheerier!
Hearts are a little slimy and not all that good looking, but we make Valentine and Heart shaped cakes all the time. I'm sure a lymph node could look just as nice!
I think you base it on an anatomical diagram (care of google) and then let him dissect it with a scalpel. Anymore than that and I think your cake would be a bit grusome.
Alternatively, you could make a frog with one leg and claim you miss heard him... a limp toad. I know that was pretty lame.
On a more serious note, I am glad to hear that your friend is doing well.
Alternatively, you could make a frog with one leg and claim you miss heard him... a limp toad. I know that was pretty lame.
what about a cake sort of based on the board game operation, as the lymphatic system includes the entire body. Then you could pay specialy attention to whatever part of the body the client requested and he could start by cutting that part of the cake first
I've made several "gross" cakes over the years for medical personnel. A heart for a cardiologist, an amputated leg for a pathologist, a drippy nose for an allergist. I was an ER nurse for a long time, and then a chemo nurse in a cancer clinic. It is great cause for celebration for folks who go into remission. This gentleman who is in remission wants to celebrate a victory, and to him that represents the destruction of a tangible lymph node...in this case a cake which looks like a lymph node. Ask him what his idea of a lymph node might be, to guide you in how "anatomically correct" the cake needs to be. He might surprise you. But he wants to celebrate his victory, and so does his family, I bet. Indulge him and do your best. He won't be disappointed.
I think it's a great idea.. I like the idea of a cupcake cake and making it look like a cross section of a lymph node. What a great way to celebrate his remission and I really like the idea of the shrinking node.
I also think it's a great idea! Please post a pic when you've made it so we can see how creative you are.
I don't think that this is a gross cake at all. I think it's a great way for him to celebrate his remission. My grandmother died from lymphoma last year, & I would have been thrilled to make this cake for her.
The cupcake idea is a great one. You may want to ask him how anatomically correct he wants it to be. You could do a bc/choc transfer or an edible image of a cross-section of one.
Good luck & please post a pic!


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SW Indiana woman released after fatally shooting man
Greene County authorities have released a woman after she fatally shot the man she lived with during a domestic dispute.
The Greene County Sheriff's Department says 32-year-old Teena Foster of Koleen was released late Monday after she was questioned about the shooting of 33-year-old James Austin that evening at the home they shared about 65 miles southwest of Indianapolis.
The department says an autopsy Tuesday determined Austin died from a single gunshot wound. The Greene County Daily World and the Herald-Times report Austin was shot in the abdomen.
The department says the findings of its investigation will be forwarded to prosecutors once it's complete.
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Zurkan is the force of magic on Charun. Some of his followers believe that the god is in-corporeal and actually consists out of pure magical essence. It is said that it was Zurkan who taught the art of magic to mortals, aiding them in channelling the powerful energies involved. It is also said that even the Gods seek the consultation of the Spellmaster when greater knowledge of the arcane is needed. Without Zurkan there would be no magic, and without magic the Spellmaster would cease existing.
Magic (Mages, Spellcasters, The Arcane)
Status in the Fourth Age
The arrival of the New Powers greatly shook the faith of Zurkan. Suddenly there were a great number of powers able to grant arcane powers to mortals in return for their devotion. Zurkan was no longer the only deity with mystic-priests, instead he was one of many. This has led to the majority of those yearning for arcane powers to seek the attention of the New Powers. However, Mórail and Mubuluki wizards still hold the Spellmaster as their patron deity. None of the New Powers can offer the complexity and depth when it comes to magic as Zurkan can. This has led to the "Devoted Faction" within the faith to grow nearly ten times as big as the "Legacy Faction".
The only place where the Spellmasters faith is unchanged is Mubuluk, where it is the state religion and the only allowed one to have temples.
It is hard for a non-initiated to differ between a standard arcane ritual and a ceremony dedicated to Zurkan. Both involve casting magic and if possible, the use of various components. The biggest difference is that where the arcane ritual could be about conjuring, transmutation, divination or such, the religious ceremony has a further, deeper meaning. It is about praising magic and Zurkan through the show of arcane skills. Where invokations are chanted in the act of casting a spell, prayers are heard instead in the ceremony.
Gatherings in temples and shrines usually hold similar, larger-scale ceremonies on Godsday, the last day of the week. They can be quite the spectacle, often attracting curious crowds - if the ceremony isn't kept behind closed doors that is. Temples are found on the Three Isles and in large numbers in Mubuluk. Smaller shrines also exist, spread across Charun.
The followers of Zurkan are most often found amongst those that practice the arcane arts. They are divided into two factions, both pursuing different paths when seeking perfection within the Spellmasters teachings. There is no open hostility in between these factions, they both visit the same churches and attend the same ceremonies. Their differences are displayed more through heated discussions behind closed doors.
The Devoted faction: This faction consists of wizards that see study and scholarship as the only true way of mastering the arcane. They praise intelligence and the power of the mind and are found nearly exclusively among the Mubuluki and Mórail.
The Legacy faction: This faction consists of mystics that believe that they are chosen at birth by Zurkan to wield the powers of the arcane. They praise the power of their persona that is needed in order to control the powerful energies that they are imbued with.
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Priests of Zurkan seldom wear armor, preferring the quarterstaff as their weapon of choice. Traditionally they dress in flowing, grey robes with shimmering silken threads woven into the fabric. In Mubuluk the clergy consists out of both mystics and wizards, while the Mórail priests are blessed with divine powers from the Spellmaster, which doesn't stop them from practicing wizardry as well.
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A crystal ball, sometimes hovering against a turquoise sky, symbolizes Zurkan. The sky represents the border between the unknown and the known, and the crystal ball stands for arcane power that enables the travel through that border, into the unknown.
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SUNBURY, Pa. -- Weis Markets, Inc. will seed its growth strategy with an infusion of $72.5 million over the next 12 months, the chain said yesterday at its annual shareholder meeting here.
SUNBURY, Pa. -- Weis Markets, Inc. will seed its growth strategy with an infusion of $72.5 million over the next 12 months, the chain said yesterday at its annual shareholder meeting here.
"Our ultimate goal is long-term, profitable growth," said vice chairman Jonathan Weis. "We will continue to invest in our store base, particularly proven store assets. Over the next 12 months we are planning $72.5 million in cap ex investments."
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By the early 1990's Mr. Hicks had shown the screenplay to Jane Scott, whose producing credits include ''Crocodile Dundee II'' and who had also worked on ''Strictly Ballroom'' and ''My Beautiful Career.'' It took more than two years for her to patch together money from France's Pandora Cinema, a distribution agent, the BBC and some Australian Government financing organizations. ''I little dreamt it would be so difficult to finance,'' Ms. Scott said. ''But the script by Jan Sardi kept us going.''
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Mr. Hicks, who grew up in East Africa and whose father was a civil engineer and mountain climber, said the other day that if he were younger, perhaps the offers from Hollywood would have turned his head. ''There were immediate offers, things ready to go, lots of money, and I thought, 'Hey, wow!' But I had a documentary to do and I'm in no rush.''
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The cheetah is a predatory animal that has always been known for it's remarkable speed. Ever since a century ago, the population of the cheetah has decreased from over one-hundred thousand, to now under ten-thousand. We as humans have made the cheetah's lifestyle much more difficult than it should be. We have reduced it's land and food, taking what we want, when we want it. We have wronged the cheetah, and many more living creatures by disrupting the environment.
Tanya Lewis, (October 2, 2014), New Way To Make Oxygen Doesn't Need Plants, Retrieved October 2, 2014. http://www.livescience.com/48125-oxygen-made-from-...
The main way of oxygen to be produced is form plants performing photosynthesis. But now, they're may be a new way. Before plants were on Earth to perform photosynthesis, Earth's atmosphere consisted of carbon-dioxide and multiple other poisonous gasses. But there was oxygen before plants were on Earth. This could've been caused by carbon-dioxide being split in two, forming carbon and an oxygen molecule. This is what modern day scientists are attempting to recreate. The scientists are using a laser of ultraviolet light to break apart the bond that is holding the carbon to the two oxygen atoms. Being successful in doing so would create a new way to produce breathable oxygen, and carbon for us to use.
This article caught my attention because of how many uses it could apply to. Being able to separate carbon-dioxide molecules into their key components is an extremely important breakthrough. Using the ultraviolet light used to separate the carbon-dioxide molecule, may not stop just at carbon-dioxide. This could possible be used on hundreds if not thousands of other molecules to separate them. I believe that with this experiment we are taking a step into the future of science.
Penny Sarchet, (September 30, 2014), Earth's navel: Stare into an eye-wateringly big hole. Retrieved October 2, 2014. http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22329880.100...
This is the second largest man-made hole on the planet. Nicknamed the "Earth's Navel", this is the Mir diamond mine. Opened in 1957 in Siberia, the mine has produced a massive amount of diamond carats. Excavation of the mine started before the nearby town was a thing. The nearby town of Mirny is minuscule compared to the Navel. The Navel is 525 meters deep, and 1.2 kilometers wide, this is second to the Bingham Canyon copper mine in Utah (1 kilometer deep and 4 kilometers wide).
I enjoyed reading this article because it show that humans can perform amazing feats. This can be seen as an inspiration to many that we can make a difference in our world, literally. The Navel is a way to show that we can make changes to our planet. Seeing that we can make changes, maybe on day we could reverse global warming and climate change to return to their best points in history. This is only a hope at something humanity will most likely never be able to do.
Dan Vergano, (October 2, 2o14), Undersea Mysteries Mapped by Satellite Gravity Sensors, Retrieved October 2, 2014. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/10/14...
The majority of the deep ocean is still to be unseen and unknown. The difficulty with traveling to these places and mapping them out, is that the ocean's pressure on the machines and man himself that deep into the ocean is too great to bear. The pressure at those depths isn't the only problem for humans. Under about eighteen-hundred feet of ocean water, the oxygen we breathe would become toxic to inhale. This means that around eighteen-hundred feet, humans are unable to dive deeper without machine assistance. Being able to map the ocean from space is an amazing breakthrough in our knowledge of this planet. The Amazon Rain Forest have yet to be fully explored, and we have explored less than 10% of the oceans we have.
I see this mapping of the ocean floors a way to know, "How deep does the Earth go?"/"How high are we actually from the ocean floor?". Knowing the geography of the ocean floor we can possible find new areas to drill for oil and other non-renewable resources. The past few generations and the next few will be the ones that never get the chance to explore a new world on their own. This has given us a chance to see what our world is like and explore more of it.
Second Quarter
Nature Journal
Date 1: December 3, 2014
I spent forty minutes outside this day. I was outside with my brother as we were walking. It is nice to go and walk outside after being inside for so long. The temperature was nice while we were walking.
Date 2: December 6, 2014
This time I was outside for half an hour. This time I was in my backyard, helping my mom clean out some dead plants from our garden. The plants don't survive in the cold months but have made it to December since we have had moderate temperatures lately.
Date 3: December 7, 2014
I was outside walking my dog this time. I walked her around the neighborhood for about thirty-five minutes. I saw multiple instances of phenology occur in the plants and trees that I passed while walking.
Elizabeth Pennisi, December 11, 2014, 3D map of DNA reveals hidden loops that allow genes to work together, Retrieved December 11, 2014
By using a multitude of computer programs, scientists have been able to detect features in genes never seen before. Before we were only able to have a resolution of only about one million times larger than the gene itself. Also the gene would have to be removed from its original nucleus to be studied. Now with the ability to 3D map a gene, we can process the amount of hidden loops in one without removing it from the nucleus. We are also able to see even smaller than the gene itself.
Going back to freshman biology, I was taught of how small a cell truly is. But now being able to see one thousand times smaller than a normal gene, we can see what makes a human a human. The building blocks of the human cell have now been revealed to us. Cells have always amazed me just because of their minute size being smaller than almost anything, except for nonliving particles.
Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard, December 8, 2014, Injectable 3-D vaccines could fight cancer, Retrieved December 11, 2014
As cancer is as large of a problem as it is, it would only be a matter of time before we could find a solution. This advancement has shown our progress to a possible cure in a possible near future. As cancer evades our immune system, it grows and slowly destroys us from the inside out. Without our immune systems humans would have died off a long time ago from debilitating diseases, this is why cancer is so deadly. Not only could this progression into the future secure that anyone available to the vaccine would be no longer be in danger of cancer, but it may also assist in the stopping of HIV.
As the 3D printer is still a pretty new technology, being able to form a vaccine within the body is astounding. The vaccine forms to alert our immune system of the danger in our bodies. This however is an odd type of vaccine and it will also add fuel to the fire that are people who protest vaccines. They would deny this as a cure for any form of cancer that is forming in their body. Even as we make huge advancements in to the future, some people will always lag behind.
Third Quarter
John Bohannon, February 25, 2015, Artificial Intelligence Bests Humans at Classic Arcade Games, retrieved at February 27, 2015
A new computer program was able to surpass the world's best humans in simple video games. The programming is able to learn the basics of a skill and repeat that task. The program was able to play multiple basic arcade video games. It has currently bested the best players of these games in the world.
The program is called DeepMind, and its creator is Demis Hassabis. Hassabis hired fifty employees in London, England to work on this project. Hassabis is a computer scientist and former video game designer. The program he and his team created has mastered these basic games and has created even more advanced strategies for winning.
The program was tested against forty-nine classic Atari games. The games are easy enough to learn but difficult to master for a human. The DeepMind was given two weeks per game and the power of a normal desktop computer to practice these games. The program has received on average twenty to thirty percent more points than a human.
Dalmeet Singh Chawla, January 16, 2015, Temporary Tattoo Measures Blood Glucose Levels, retrieved on February 27, 2015
This new "tattoo" is able to test the blood glucose levels in a person's bloodstream. This can lead to no more pricking of the finger for diabetic patients when they must test their blood. The tattoo currently only costs a few cents and is easy to use. There is no reported pain that accompanies the tattoo, just the occasional case of a minor electric zap. The tattoo is able for all day use.
Carolyn Gramling, February 9, 2015, Dramatic Floods Shaped Icelandic Canyon, retrieved on February 27, 2015
Three floods occurring thousands of years ago, have cut away massive amounts of rock from this canyon. The floods are estimated to have occurred nine-thousand, five-thousand, and two-thousand years ago. These floods have successfully eroded two kilometers away from the Earth. The rock in the canyon is made from heavily jointed basalt, which allows for the erosion to happen in quick bursts.
Sid Perkins, February 20, 2015, Did Dark Matter Kill the Dinosaurs?,retrieved February 27, 2015
Every twenty-six to thirty-million years, the Earth goes through a mass extinction phase. This is about the same interval at which our solar system passes through the plane of the Milky Way. Scientists say that the dark matter present plus the clouds of dust and gas may affect far-flung comets and turn them into planet-destroying asteroids. The dark matter is an invisible material, and we don't know what it is. Dark matter has a gravitational pull on objects in space, proving it's existence.
Jennifer Balmer, February 27, 2015, Protected Areas Not Safe From Light Pollution, retrieved onFebruary 27, 2015
Protected areas such as forest preserves and national parks are assumed to be safe from light pollution. Light pollution is the artificial light coming from urbanized areas. Thanks to this urbanization, some nocturnal cycles of animals may be disturbed and negatively impacted. Scientists used images from satellites to observe the light levels of protected and non-protected areas, comparing the two.
Fourth Quarter
As a class we worked together to plant a new life on the Marist grounds. The tree that we planted will slowly but surely grow to assist the future of Marist. We were taught how to correctly plant and care for a new sapling, especially to not pick it up by it's thin trunk. The tree will be on the Marist grounds for years to come, as a memory of our Environmental Science Honors class.
During this quarter we went to a field trip with the Friends of the Chicago Rivers. On this trip we had multiple amazing experiences while exploring the environments and doing experiments. We caught micro invertebrates in the nearby stream, walked a path throughout the forest, and also performed quality tests on the stream. We all did this together to learn more about the environment of our nearby Chicago Rivers.


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Athlete's Foot is an infection that grows in the webs of the toes as well as on the soles of the feet, and it's a more common problem than you might have thought it was!
Fast Facts on Athlete's Foot
- Did you know that in severe cases, Athlete's Foot can spread to the palms of your hands, the groin and other parts of your body!
- Regardless of what you might have heard, Athlete's Foot IS contagious. It's spread from one person to another by walking on contaminated floors and objects.
- The symptoms of Athlete's Foot include itching, burning, pain and scaling
- There are numerous over-the-counter topical treatment creams available for Athlete's Foot
- Prevention is the best cure, so always aim to keep your feet dry by wearing cotton socks and breathable shoes
- Athlete's Foot is also called "Jungle Rot"
- Men are more likely to contract Athlete's Foot than women
What does Athlete's Foot look like?
Normally, Athlete's Foot appears as a scaly, red and itchy eruption which may or may not weep and ooze. Despite the name, Athlete's Foot isn't only a problem for athletes, but for non-athletes too.
What causes Athlete's Foot?
Scientifically speaking, the main culprit is Tinea Pedis, the fungi that causes Athlete's Foot. This nasty germ can be found in gums, locker rooms, swimming pools etc. and spreads through contaminated socks and clothing. The most common way that Athlete's Foot is transmitted from one person to another is by walking on a contaminated surface with the bare foot.
How to treat Athlete's Foot
By now you understand that Athlete's Foot is no joke. It's seriously uncomfortable and individuals who suffer from it all have one thing in common…they want it gone ASAP. Here are out top tips and trick for getting rid of Athlete's Foot and get you back to feeling comfortable to kick off your shoes.
Of course we always recommend trying an all natural solution, such as our foot soak before getting into more heavy duty options.
1 ) The PVPI Foot Soak
Please note that pregnant women should UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES use this remedy!!!
Betadine's extended name is Povidone-Iodine. You know it as something that's used to treat and prevent infection in wounds. But did you know that it can also be used to prevent and treat skin infections? Betadine is a very effective bactericide and combats yeasts, molds, fungi and bacteria. This Betadine blend foot soak helps get rid of the fungi that causes Athlete's Foot
For soaking, fill a foot basin with one quart of warm water and then add two capfuls of PVPI into the water. Let your feet soak for 20 minutes, twice daily. Once you are done soaking, take care to dry your feet very well.
2 ) The Cornstarch Rub
If there ever was anything that absorbs moisture like mad, cornstarch would be it. This great rub absorbs extra moisture and help keep your feet dry. You'll need to brown the cornstarch before using it if you want to reap maximum benefits thought which is why we suggest the following method…
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and then pour ½ a cup of cornstarch on a plate before popping it in the oven for a good 5 minutes, or just until it starts to brown up a little. Once it's cooled down a little go ahead and give your feet a good rubdown with the cornstarch. Leave it on your tootsies for about 10 minutes and then brush off with a towel.
3) The Hydrogen Peroxide Dip
Ideal for killing of bacteria and fungi, hydrogen peroxide can be a great treatment for Athlete's Foot. DON'T attempt this if you have cracked skin though, because it will burn like mad. Also, don't use Hydrogen Peroxide stronger than 3%, unless you aim to inflict even more damage to your feet.
For the soak, mix one pint of 3& Hydrogen Peroxide into one gallon of lukewarm water. Let your feet soak in there for a good 10 – 20 minutes, twice daily. Once you're done soaking, allow your feet to air dry and then rinse them clean under tap water.
4 ) The Baking Soda Rub
It works well on killing bacteria and also has antifungal properties, which is why Baking Soda is a great way to get rid of the Athlete's Foot fungi causing you so much discomfort
For the rub, mix 3 parts baking soda with 1 part water. You want a nice, thick paste. Rub the paste onto your feet in circular motions, and really make sure that you're getting the mix in between your toes. Once the mixture has dried, you can slough most of it off before rinsing your feet under cool water and properly dry them off once you're done.
5 ) The Lemon Rinse
Athlete's Foot can leave your feet smelling less than desirable, so this is where Lemon really comes in handy because it helps minimize any funky smells.
For the rinse, mix ½ a cup of lemon juice with 10 cups of lukewarm water. Soak your feet in the mix for 20 minutes, twice a day to help spruce them up again.
Wrapping it up
Feet are not just important, they are a crucial part of our everyday lives and we use them ALL THE TIME, which is why they need to be as comfortable as possible. There are few things in life as infuriating as itchy feet, which is why we suggest using our at-home remedies. A little dedication to your feet on a daily basis might be all your feet need to stay in their happy state.
REMEMBER, prevention is always better than cure, so to keep Athlete's Foot from spreading always:
- Wash your hands with soap and water if you touched an infected area
- If you have Athlete's Foot, sharing is NOT caring, so please wash the bath or shower with an antiseptic cleaner after using it
- DON'T share towels
- Never re-wear socks
- Rotate your shoes on a daily basis
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A bit odd and a bit poetic this apartment of decorator/filmmaker/photo stylist Jeffrey Moss seems charming in its own way. No wonder why his friends call him 'mad scientist' though. Images via Chicago Home.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
The eccentric apartment of Jeffrey Moss
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Below are some links for further reading:
The Institute of International Education is an independent, not-for-profit international education and training organization. Its 2013 report, New Frontiers: U.S. Students Pursuing Degrees Abroad, is a required reading at Beyond the States.
Scholarships for Development is an updated listing of international scholarships specifically for people from developing countries, people who would like to pursue development-related fields, and those seeking global and national development through further education.


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Candi - Innocent Eyes
Released: July 14, 2014
Candi can be so naive, so innocent, so shy, but her passion and curiosity is even greater. Her wish to impress us so much that she puts her inhibitions aside and dress off in front of our camera and makes that sweet pink pussy of hers happy. While she does, she keeps glancing up with those innocent eyes to check if you are happy too?


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I have been in a long term relationship and haven't ever really done "dating" as such, certainly not in the online world. I thought I'd give it a try and met a really great girl through a site. Only problem is I made a couple of naive mistakes and I think while it's probably one to add to the list of lessons learned I wondered if I should try calling the girl. So I need some experienced voices to help me out! :-)
Overall the date went well, we'd exchanged SMS messages in the week before and the girl had been really upbeat and had been responding to my messages, in fact she suggested the meetup via text. The date went well, and she said "text me or something" at the end, so without thinking I just carried on the conversation in text messages, however it turns out (according to some advice) that I should have been getting on the phone to her to ask for the second date. I realize that my actions give out certain signals, and it seems that by texting her I have given out the "I don't care that much" sign by accident, but I would have liked to meet up again.
Because this is online and I don't know her at all well, I was going to call but perhaps if we got as far as a third date. I don't like to cramp people when I don't know them very well.
So I sent the message 2 days ago, just asking how she was and if she was free at the weekend and I've heard nothing from her since. I just presume either she didn't like the date or she would have gotten back in touch as she has done so far, right? Is it common for girls to go on a date, appear to enjoy it and then make no contact?
Right now my reaction is to leave it be, it was fun so what the hell, if she doesn't like me that's cool. On the other hand I wonder having found out that I should have called, if it is worth one phone call to see if she is interested in a second date? What do you guys and girls think?
Think I made a mistake.... is it worth trying to call this girl?
I have been in a long term relationship and haven't ever really done "dating" as such, certainly not in the online world. I thought I'd give it a try and met a really great girl through a site. Only problem is I made a couple of naive mistakes and I think while it's probably one to add to the list of lessons learned I wondered if I should try calling the girl. So I need some experienced voices to help me out! :-)
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I'm not to sure about the phone call. If she really did enjoy the date, being a girl I would love it for you to call me. If she didn't, well I would be thinking, didn't he get the hint I don't want to talk to him? You could always send a text message saying, "wow our date was kinda awesome, wanna go out on _______________" Make a specific time/place as if you are certain you want this. It puts a little confidence behind you wanting a second date. Girls dig confidence!
As for the "text me or something", it gives a half a$$ed impression, but you did text her so I don't see the big deal. It looks like you are semi interested but not as interested as she would like you to be. Probably if you realized your mistake, instead of sending a text to her 2 days ago, a phone call probably would have been better. Then you could have just plain out asked her out again.
On an alternative note, you could quite possibly ask her out and explain the truth. It would demonstrate a character of confident yet somewhat shy so you also don't appear to cocky. Sure its a little embarrassing but you are wondering why she isn't texting you back, yet she is probably wondering why you didn't call her.00|00|0
Thanks for that. I guess now I can't go back on it as I have already text about "getting together this Saturday" so I tried to be somewhat specific & I've had no response. I also noted that she has logged into the dating site since we went out, I think that probably tells its own story? It's no biggie, she probably met someone else on there and that's cool. The way she talked sounded like she was interested, but perhaps she was just being polite & I should have shown more confidence...
There are better fish in the sea! :)
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