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Pokémon coloring pages – Infernape
Here is a boatload of Pokémon pictures for you to download, print and color. Have fun with these coloring sheets!
Pokémon (an contraction of Pocket Monsters) are creatures that are trained by Pokémon trainers to fight against other Pokémon. There are many different kinds of Pokémon, each with their own powers, abilities and weaknesses. Through the years, several Nintendo (Gameboy, DS, Wii) games have been made of Pokémon. In 2016, the Pokémon mania exploded with the introduction of the smartphone game Pokémon GO.
As a present for his tenth birthday, Ash is given a Pokémon! Professor Oak gives him three Pokémon to choose from: Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. Unfortunately, Ash oversleeps and there is only one Pokémon left: Pikachu. Ash wants to be the best Pokémon trainer in the world and so he starts looking for all the other Pokémon.
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As of the time of writing, this video has over 2.5 million views.
2.5 million. Even taking into account repeated viewings, this means that likely over one and a half million people have seen it. It's things like this which bust a narrative wide open.
"Why are you filming this?"
If you're unclear what's happening here, this is a white guy with (honestly some rather unflattering) dreadlocks. What's obvious from the rest of his appearance, dress, and manner is that he's pretty committed to this look and lifestyle, and not just some random frat boy that's decided to make his hair 'ethnic' for the day. He's being harassed by the woman in the video, unaware that she's being recorded. He tries to leave three times before she grabs him and shouts at him to take his hands off of her after a quick glance at the camera.
The story's been making the usual rounds. Some are trying to spin it, mentioning that the guy is 'using it to promote his music' and that she 'was raised in foster care.' Apologia. Under the legal definition, she assaulted him for the way he was wearing his hair. Maybe it was cultural appropriation, if you buy into the narrative that only dark-skinned people can wear dreadlocks (despite the evidence that numerous cultures throughout history have worn their hair like that). If that's the case, then maybe the old adage "You might not be wrong, but you're still an asshole" rings true.
Next week I'm technically on vacation, but I'll post you all a picture from the top of a mountain. And I'm not sorry for that title pun.

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The Authority, already popular, has taken off under the new team of Mark Millar and Frank Quitely. Though many doubted they could replace their popular predecessors, they have followed a revolutionary act with one that seems — shockingly — even more so. Buzz about their first two issues alone has exceeded any generated by the popular 12 that went before.
JULIAN DARIUS: I've been reading your work since your time on Swamp Thing, which I thought was hit-and-miss but had many fine, fine issues. There was a reason the readers who had stuck that title out said that you were the best on it since [Alan] Moore (though I think [Rick] Veitch is overlooked). Your last storyline on that title, in which you at last revealed the circumstances behind John Constantine meeting Swamp Thing, and in which we saw an ascended Swamp Thing at last unconcerned with humans, was truly riveting, fantastic on a page-by-page basis. You brought in the Mendelbrot set, Neil Gaiman-esque flourishes, the Floronic Man, Tefe, everything. So when I heard you were going to write The Authority, I was gratified. But almost no one knew who you were, and you hadn't done much in comics since Swamp Thing. Every once in a while, I'd hear about some project of yours that was proposed but never accepted or that never materialized. I always got the impression that these proposals had some brilliant ideas but were too controversial, and that you'd been looked out. What would you have done if [Warren] Ellis hadn't recommended you for The Authority?
MARK MILLAR: To be honest, I'd already had three adult-oriented projects closed down at DC (Phantom Stranger, Secret Society of Super-Villains, and the Saviour) and was seriously planning on going full-time as a TV writer / director simply because I didn't have a choice.
In the couple of weeks before I landed The Authority, I pitched a horror series to Channel 4 and they accepted it. It's a six-episode vampire series called Sikeside, and I'm writing episode two at the moment.
DARIUS: Let's get down to the brass tacks of The Authority #14. This issue and the last have featured a team that slightly resembles Marvel's Avengers. But, even though they're knock-offs, they don't act like it.
MILLAR: Yeah, fleshing these guys out is really important to me. I love superheroes like I love crunchy-nut Cheerios, but they all seem to talk with the same voice these days. Wouldn't it be nice if they could be cranky sometimes? Petty sometimes? Lecherous sometimes? Or just plain decent, forgiving, pleasant, witty? All the things people are every day.
I just finished the final draft of #18 today, and I had Apollo and the Engineer bitching about how the Doctor was really getting on their nerves. He never shows up for meetings, switches off his radiotelepathy when he's watching TV and they think he's even dodged a couple of emergencies because he was at a party.
Isn't it time heroes started gossiping?
DARIUS: For the record, what are some of the names of these Marvelesque characters? I've heard you have names for them, but not all of them have seen print.
MILLAR: The Commander, Storm-God, Atlas, The Hornet, Tank Man, Titan, Street Panther, Jackflash, Cheeta, Samson, Huntsman and Disco, Phantasm…
DARIUS: Since we're getting particular, it looked like Wonder Man whose skull Midnighter's demolishing, but the red effect makes it hard to tell. Was the red put there for this purpose as a kind of obscuring tactic, like a blur zone in a photograph?
MILLAR: Yes, that was Wonder Man whom Midnighter skull-split on what has to be one of the two best pages of the issue and yes, the red effect was a request by DC to tone down Frank's anatomically perfect head-split. Obviously, we were really annoyed. This, I suppose, is the downside of being owned by a big corporation. Our editor and Group Editor were really terrific, though, and managed to smooth our ruffled feathers. The only thing a creator can do in the end is walk and, the changes being rather small, we didn't feel it was necessary to do so. We believe in this book to much to let it fall into the hands of a couple of hacks.
DARIUS: Okay, now for the rape. When Apollo crashes, we see the Commander, the Captain America analogue, with his hands on his belt. When we next see the Commander, it looks like he's zipping up. The clear implication is that the Commander has raped Apollo. Moreover, when the Commander enters the nursery in #13, he leaps over the counter and the Wasp analogue asks Tank Man, the Iron Man analogue, if he's going to "do" them. The implication is that the Commander has liked sexual conquest with martial conquest, that he actualizes this upon the beaten bodies of everyone from Apollo, a powerful super-hero, to virtually helpless counter ladies. The DC message boards have been on fire about this.
MILLAR: I'm delighted and fascinated by the response. And you know what? I'm not telling. I want you to draw your own conclusions on this one. I'm leaving this open. I wrote the scene (and subsequent follow-ups) to be ambiguous and, like all the best drama and horror, I want the reader to use his or her imagination and make up their own mind. What intrigues me about this is that we saw the Commander (again off-camera) rape two nurses last issue and Tank Man burn a maternity ward full of sleeping babies.
DARIUS: Right. I loved that. "Are you kidding?"
MILLAR: An awful lot of people were very disturbed by this (and this was my intention), but I certainly didn't write these scenes just for shock value. The emphasis on solving real world problems highlighted at the beginning of #13 was given a superhero twist here. Weren't rape-camps and burning babies some of the most shocking things we heard about from, for example, Kosovo. And isn't Kosovo, you might have noticed, where Earth's Premiere Super-team honed their skills (according to Tank Man in #14)?
DARIUS: The point about how these tactics, burning babies and whatnot, are real-world tactics is particularly salient, I think. Somehow, when it's in art, people get offended. It's like there were no concentration camps — or like art should just entertain, like some Disney cartoon, always alluding enough to vice to tantalize but never being so obvious as to cause a moral revulsion. But we're getting away from the Apollo situation. A number of posts immediately following #14 thought that he had to be dead because of the injuries and the blood. Do you think something's lost by showing such battering that a character should be dead — only to revive him? Or is Apollo dead in #15?
MILLAR: Think about the last time you were in a fight. I remember myself and three pals got jumped by a crowd as we left a pub ten years ago. I was standing there fighting these guys, worried about my pals and the next thing I knew I'd lost a tooth and my pals were half a mile in the distance, yelling abuse at the guys. Confusion abounds. Even radiotelepathy doesn't help when you've got a Hulk-style guy on your back squeezing the life out of you and your friends are telepathically screaming in your brain. I tried to make this fight as realistic as possible. Same for the big, big fight in #16… .
DARIUS: I saw one post online that said Apollo might be in therapy for being raped.
MILLAR: I don't want Apollo to be seen in therapy because this would mean that A) I've made a firm decision on whatever the horrible thing was that was done to Apollo and B) would become a different story. I want these kind of personal details to be happening off-camera sometimes because it's rarely done in comics. I want the glimpses we have of these people to be similar to the people we know in real life. We're not with them all the time and sometimes have a little catching up to do. For example, one of the team [the Doctor] gets married to one of the most famous women in the world [who would never be explicitly named] between issues #16 and 17. They seem so much more real to me when we don't know or see everything or actually read the thoughts in their heads in a little balloon.
Does this mean Apollo's situation is being glossed over? Not at all. We should see subtle, emotional scenes over the next few issues, but letting it swamp the storyline just makes it a different kind of comic.
DARIUS: You suggested that this storyline would feature more Marvel characters — or analogues.
MILLAR: Oh yeah, there are a lot more super-sods in the Hangar, as you'll see next issue when we find out what the Hell this has all been about. Wall-crawlers, radioactive teenagers, Fantastic Families… you'll see them all gutted by your favourite superheroes very, very soon.
DARIUS: Is there a reason you're focusing on Marvel characters?
MILLAR: I've got a neat twist I'm very pleased with next issue which will explain everything, but I wasn't just poking fun at Marvel. I really wanted to say something about the fact that the Marvel U.'s premiere super-team are card-carrying members of the Establishment. The same establishment who let people sleep on the streets and don't provide decent medical cover for malnourished kids. The same establishment who let the Third World starve.
The Authority feels like a crusade to me at the moment. Superheroes have been useless for too long. Let's make them mean something again. This is a poke at superheroes at both DC and Marvel. Why should they always fight for the status quo? Sometimes I'd just like to see what Lex Luthor could do for the world, you know?


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US says conserving oil is no longer an economic imperative
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conserving oil is no longer an economic imperative for the U.S., the Trump administration declares in a major new policy statement that threatens to undermine decades of government campaigns for gas-thrifty cars and other conservation programs.
The position was outlined in a memo released last month in support of the administration's proposal to relax fuel mileage standards. The government released the memo online this month without fanfare.
Growth of natural gas and other alternatives to petroleum has reduced the need for imported oil, which "in turn affects the need of the nation to conserve energy," the Energy Department said. It also cites the now decade-old fracking revolution that has unlocked U.S. shale oil reserves, giving "the United States more flexibility than in the past to use our oil resources with less concern."
With the memo, the administration is formally challenging old justifications for conservation — even congressionally prescribed ones, as with the mileage standards. The memo made no mention of climate change. Transportation is the single largest source of climate-changing emissions.
President Donald Trump has questioned the existence of climate change, embraced the notion of "energy dominance" as a national goal, and called for easing what he calls burdensome regulation of oil, gas and coal, including repealing the Obama Clean Power Plan.
Despite the increased oil supplies, the administration continues to believe in the need to "use energy wisely," the Energy Department said, without elaboration. Department spokesmen did not respond Friday to questions about that statement.
Reaction was quick.
"It's like saying, 'I'm a big old fat guy, and food prices have dropped — it's time to start eating again,'" said Tom Kloza, longtime oil analyst with the Maryland-based Oil Price Information Service.
"If you look at it from the other end, if you do believe that fossil fuels do some sort of damage to the atmosphere … you come up with a different viewpoint," Kloza said. "There's a downside to living large."
Climate change is a "clear and present and increasing danger," said Sean Donahue, a lawyer for the Environmental Defense Fund.
In a big way, the Energy Department statement just acknowledges the world's vastly changed reality when it comes to oil.
Just 10 years ago, in summer 2008, oil prices were peaking at $147 a barrel and pummeling the global economy. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries was enjoying a massive transfer of wealth, from countries dependent on imported oil. Prices now are about $65.
Today, the U.S. is vying with Russia for the title of top world oil producer. U.S. oil production hit an all-time high this summer, aided by the technological leaps of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing.
How much the U.S. economy is hooked up to the gas pump, and vice versa, plays into any number of policy considerations, not just economic or environmental ones, but military and geopolitical ones, said John Graham, a former official in the George W. Bush administration, now dean of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University.
"Our ability to play that role as a leader in the world is stronger when we are the strongest producer of oil and gas," Graham said. "But there are still reasons to want to reduce the amount we consume."
Current administration proposals include one that would freeze mileage standards for cars and light trucks after 2020, instead of continuing to make them tougher.
The proposal eventually would increase U.S. oil consumption by 500,000 barrels a day, the administration says. While Trump officials say the freeze would improve highway safety, documents released this month showed senior Environmental Protection Agency staffers calculate the administration's move would actually increase highway deaths.
"American businesses, consumers and our environment are all the losers under his plan," said Sen. Tom Carper, a Delaware Democrat. "The only clear winner is the oil industry. It's not hard to see whose side President Trump is on."
Administration support has been tepid to null on some other long-running government programs for alternatives to gas-powered cars.
Bill Wehrum, assistant administration of the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation, spoke dismissively of electric cars — a young industry supported financially by the federal government and many states — this month in a call with reporters announcing the mileage freeze proposal.
"People just don't want to buy them," the EPA official said.
Oil and gas interests are campaigning for changes in government conservation efforts on mileage standards, biofuels and electric cars.
In June, for instance, the American Petroleum Institute and other industries wrote eight governors, promoting the dominance of the internal-combustion engine and questioning their states' incentives to consumers for electric cars.
Surging U.S. and gas production has brought on "energy security and abundance," Frank Macchiarola, a group director of the American Petroleum Institute trade association, told reporters this week, in a telephone call dedicated to urging scrapping or overhauling of one U.S. program for biofuels.
Fears of oil scarcity used to be a driver of U.S. energy policy, Macchiarola said.
Thanks partly to increased production, "that pillar has really been rendered essentially moot," he said.


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Mumbai, Jan 28 : Working with ageing veterans is a boon for Prabhudheva and the choreographer-turned-director says they are his lucky mascots.
"I have worked with Vinod Khanna in 'Wanted' and in my next film 'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya', I will cast Randhir Kapoor.
Their presence itself makes a huge difference. They are all huge actors," Prabhudheva told IANS.
"I consider the veterans as my lucky mascots. It not just helps the film, but also brings in their blessings. I will try my best to rope in some veteran actors in each of my film, if it goes well with the script," he further added.
As a director, Prabhudheva delivered two blockbusters - "Wanted" and "Rowdy Rathore" - which entered the Rs.100 crore club, but the 39-year-old says his aim is to excel as a creative person.
"As a creative person, I don't get into the ball game of Rs.100 crore or Rs.200 crore. My only motto is to put my best foot forward in the creative aspect of my films. After that it is all distributors and producers look out," he said.
What about the pressure before the release?
"I feel the pressure of not letting anyone down. There is a pressure only when the film is releasing. Just before the release, I get tense, but not while making the film. Because it's not in my hand to take the film to Rs.100 crore, I can only work hard," he said.
The actor, who has been part of both southern and Bollywood industries, can't differentiate between the two.
"I don't see any difference in both the industries because I have been part of both the industries. Bollywood is not new to me. So I am comfortable everywhere," said the actor.
Currently, Prabhudheva is busy promoting his forthcoming film "ABCD - Any Body Can Dance", in which he has acted. Produced by UTV Spotboy, the film is India's first 3D dance film. It releases Feb 8.


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2020 International Public Speaking Competition
IN BRIEF The International Public Speaking Competition [...]Konkursi i Ligjërimit në Publik, 2019
Kërkohet Ligjëruesi/ja më i/e mirë nga Shqipëria që të [...]CELEBRATING THE ESU'S CENTENARY!
Welcome to ESU Albania
"Creating global understanding through English" !
As well as being a charity, ESU is a membership organisation :
By JOINING, you can become involved in our international programmes, as well as a wide range of membership activities.
"We will always be mindful of our vision, and that is the vision of our founders, in that we will always focus on the importance of personal development through education.Our vision is about individuals maximising their potential and coming together for that purpose, and to strengthen the bonds of common, shared humanity, across the various peoples and nations of the world,through that 'priceless inheritance', through the use and championing of the power of the English language…"
(The Rt Hon Lord Paul Boateng, ESU Chairman)
IPSC Albania Winners
2020 International Public Speaking Competition
IN BRIEF The International Public Speaking Competition is at the heart of the English-Speaking Union's mission, bringing together oracy, [...]Konkursi i Ligjërimit në Publik, 2019
Kërkohet Ligjëruesi/ja më i/e mirë nga Shqipëria që të përfaqësojë vendin tonë! Ftohen të gjithë 14 deri në 20 vjeçarët të marrin pjesë në [...]CELEBRATING THE ESU'S CENTENARY!
PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION'S CENTENARY! Today marks 100 years of the ESU On this day 100 years ago Sir Evelyn [...]
Our Work :
The ESU brings together and empowers people of different languages and cultures. We work principally with young people in Albania, helping them to discover their voice and engage in dialogue through the use of English. Our beneficiaries are school children, students, teachers and other professionals for whom the ability to communicate effectively in English is a vital skill.
Lediana Kapxhiu
the winner of Albania
"Public Speaking Competition, 2017"
ENGLISH Is Like A Swiss Army Knife For the Life:
It also continues to expand throughout the globe, providing an ever increasing number of opportunities for people from different cultures to meet and earn about each others' backgrounds, beliefs and ideas!


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What does the children's book series "Captain Underpants" have in common with Fifty Shades of Grey? They both top the 2012 list of most frequently challenged books according to the American Library Association's State of America's Library Report 2013.
In order to highlight instances of challenges made to books on local levels, the UST Libraries will join thousands of libraries and bookstores across the nation to celebrate the 31st anniversary of Banned Books Week Sept. 22-28. Since its inception in 1982, Banned Books Week has promoted the idea that while not every book is intended for every reader, each person has the right to decide what to read, listen to or view. By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship.
Throughout the week the university's libraries will observe Banned Books Week with displays and events in the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library, updates on the UST Libraries Facebook page and an informative UST Banned Books Week website that will link to other libraries, articles and videos that focus on issues of intellectual freedom.
Also returning is the popular Banned Books Week trivia contest (posted on the UST Banned Books website). Test your knowledge each day of the week with a new question about a famous or infamous work of literature. Each day's winner will be selected randomly from among those with the correct answers and will receive a $5 gift certificate to the UST Bookstore or a popular banned book.


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Amoxil is used for treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It is also used with other medicines to treat Helicobacter pylori infection and ulcers of the small intestines. Amoxil is a penicillin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.
Use Amoxil as directed by your doctor.
- Take Amoxil by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- To clear up your infection completely, take Amoxil for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
- If you miss a dose of Amoxil, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Amoxil.
Store Amoxil at or below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Amoxil out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Active Ingredient:Amoxicillin.
Do NOT use Amoxil if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Amoxil or another penicillin antibiotic (eg, ampicillin)
- you have recently received or will be receiving live oral typhoid vaccine
- you have infectious mononucleosis (mono).
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Amoxil. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of allergies, asthma, hay fever, or hives
- if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, dizziness) to a cephalosporin (eg, cephalexin) or another beta-lactam antibiotic (eg, imipenem)
- if you have kidney problems or gonorrhea.
Some medicines may interact with Amoxil. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of bleeding may be increased
- Probenecid because it may increase the amount of Amoxil in your blood
- Chloramphenicol, macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin), sulfonamides (eg, sulfamethoxazole), or tetracycline antibiotics (eg, doxycycline) because they may decrease Amoxil's effectiveness
- Methotrexate because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Amoxil
- Live oral typhoid vaccine or hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Amoxil.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Amoxil may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Important safety information:
- Amoxil may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Amoxil with caution. Do not drive or perform other possible unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Amoxil only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
- Be sure to use Amoxil for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
- Long-term or repeated use of Amoxil may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
- Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
- Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not work as well while you are using Amoxil. To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms).
- Brown, yellow, or gray tooth discoloration has occurred rarely in some patients taking Amoxil. It occurred most often in children. The discoloration was reduced or removed by brushing or dental cleaning in most cases. Contact your doctor if you experience this effect.
- Diabetes patients - Amoxil may cause the results of some tests for urine glucose to be wrong. Ask your doctor before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetes medicine.
- Lab tests, including liver function, kidney function, and complete blood cell counts, may be performed if you use Amoxil for a long period of time. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Use Amoxil with caution in the elderly; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially patients with kidney problems.
- Use Amoxil with extreme caution in children younger than 10 years old who have diarrhea or an infection of the stomach or bowel.
- Caution is advised when using Amoxil in children younger than 3 months old; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Amoxil while you are pregnant. Amoxil is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Amoxil, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; nausea; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; confusion; dark urine; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe diarrhea; stomach pain or cramps; unusual bruising or bleeding; vaginal discharge or irritation; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider.


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Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and first appeared in Detective Comics #27 (1939). Originally named the "Bat-Man", the character is also referred to by such epithets as the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and the World's Greatest Detective.
Batman's secret identity is Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and owner of Wayne Enterprises. After witnessing the murder of his parents Dr. Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne as a child, he swore vengeance against criminals, an oath tempered by a sense of justice. Bruce Wayne trains himself physically and intellectually and crafts a bat-inspired persona to fight crime.
Batman operates in the fictional Gotham City with assistance from various supporting characters, including his butler Alfred, police commissioner Gordon, and vigilante allies such as Robin. Unlike most superheroes, Batman does not possess any superpowers; rather, he relies on his genius intellect, physical prowess, martial arts abilities, detective skills, science and technology, vast wealth, intimidation, and indomitable will. A large assortment of villains make up Batman's rogues gallery, including his archenemy, the Joker.
The character became popular soon after his introduction in 1939 and gained his own comic book title, Batman, the following year. As the decades went on, differing interpretations of the character emerged. The late 1960s Batman television series used a camp aesthetic, which continued to be associated with the character for years after the show ended. Various creators worked to return the character to his dark roots, culminating in 1986 with The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller. The success of Warner Bros.' live-action Batman feature films have helped maintain the public's interest in the character.
An American cultural icon, Batman has been licensed and adapted into a variety of media, from radio to television and film, and appears on various merchandise sold all over the world, such as toys and video games. The character has also intrigued psychiatrists, with many trying to understand the character's psyche. In 2015, FanSided ranked Batman as number one on their list of "50 Greatest Super Heroes In Comic Book History". Kevin Conroy, Bruce Greenwood, Peter Weller, Anthony Ruivivar, Jason O'Mara, and Will Arnett, among others, have provided the character's voice for animated adaptations. Batman has been portrayed in both film and television by Lewis Wilson, Robert Lowery, Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, and Ben Affleck.
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Cynthia Woolf is the award winning and best-selling author of twelve historical western romance books and two short stories with more books on the way. She was born in Denver, Colorado and raised in the mountains west of Golden. She spent her early years running wild around the mountain side with her friends.
Their closest neighbor was about one quarter of a mile away, so her little brother was her playmate and her best friend. That fierce friendship lasted until his death in 2006.
Cynthia was and is an avid reader. Her mother was a librarian and brought new books home each week. This is where young Cynthia first got the storytelling bug. She wrote her first story at the age of ten. A romance about a little boy she liked at the time.
Cynthia loves writing and reading romance. Her first western romance Tame A Wild Heart, was inspired by the story her mother told her of meeting Cynthia's father on a ranch in Creede, Colorado. Although Tame A Wild Heart takes place in Creede that is the only similarity between the stories. Her father was a cowboy not a bounty hunter and her mother was a nursemaid (called a nanny now) not the ranch owner.
Cynthia credits her wonderfully supportive husband Jim and the great friends she's made at CRW for saving her sanity and allowing her to explore her creativity.
NELLIE – The Brides of San Francisco 1
ANNIE – The Brides of San Francisco 2
CORA – The Brides of San Francisco 3
JAKE (Book 1, Destiny in Deadwood series)
LIAM (Book 2, Destiny in Deadwood series)
ZACH (Book 3, Destiny in Deadwood series)
CAPITAL BRIDE (Book 1, Matchmaker & Co. series)
HEIRESS BRIDE (Book 2, Matchmaker & Co. series)
FIERY BRIDE (Book 3, Matchmaker & Co. series)
TAME A WILD HEART (Book 1, Tame series)
TAME A WILD WIND (Book 2, Tame series)
TAME A WILD BRIDE (Book 3, Tame series)
TAME A SUMMER HEART (short story, Tame series)
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- Serie
- November 1966 - May 1981
Series consists of office files, correspondence, and other materials created, received, or collected by Wootton during his tenure as principal. These records relate to the development of academic programming and the early growth of the College, collaborations with other post-secondary institutions, community partnerships, service provision, and general administrative functions. Also included are reports on the state of post-secondary education in B.C. during the 1970s, environmental projects, and organizations like Council of College Principals, of which Wootton was chairman until 1976.
This series contains a diverse mix of records; it provides not only a record of Wootton's work as principal but also the broader context in which Douglas College took shape.
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As with many illustrators of the 1920s and '30s, we were unable to unearth much information about Alan Foster. But we were able to find some of his irresistible covers!
"Sweet Adeline"
"Sweet Adeline" was a barbershop standard by the time of this 1924 cover -– and remains so. The song was written back in 1903, so if this hearty quartet wanted to try something trendier, they could belt out Al Jolson's "California, Here I Come," "It Had to be You," or "Charleston" -– all top songs of 1924. It is intriguing the way the artist captured each face as the singer struck just the right note.
"Faithful Friends"
Outside "Dist. School No. 4" these dogs wait for their best pals. Foster must have grown accustomed to drawing canines: For three years in the 40s he did a cartoon series for Collier's called "Mr. Fala of the White House." Fala, of course, was Franklin Roosevelt's dog and something of a celebrity in his own right. Foster's cartoons might show the little black terrier traveling with his master or running off with a senator's hat.
"Traffic Cop"
This 1926 cover shows us a side of commuting we just don't think much about these days: early traffic signals, manually operated by the local traffic cop. The signal is called a semaphore, and a version of it first appeared in London in 1868. Foster's traffic official is apparently set for the day, with his lunch and water supply at the ready.
"Hot Tamale 5"
This rockin' drummer from 1925 is bringing the house down. Grandma would be shocked…actually, even her photo is appalled! Well, it's to be expected with a band named the "Hot Tamale Five." The meager biographical information we were able to glean indicates that Foster illustrated for several magazines of the '20s, including The New Yorker, and, in addition to painting great illustrations and cartooning, even had a brief acting career.
"I Was Tardy"
Many of Foster's nearly 30 Post covers were Rockwellian in nature: kids playing sports, or, in this example, getting in trouble in school. But there were style differences, such as the way kids are dressed. We don't see the holes in the sweaters and patches in the knees we often see on Rockwell's children. Props, too, seem neater. Again, what we don't see is a well-worn broom handle or piece of broken crockery. Even the boy's writing is perfect!
Illustrator Alan Foster passed away in 1969 at the age of 76.
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Guide for Aluminum Welding
From Lincoln Electric
A Guide to Aluminum Welding
Reprinted courtesy of Welding Design and Fabrication magazine.
Equipment Selection, Material Prep, Welding Technique…
A Guide to Aluminum Welding
Reprinted courtesy of Welding Design and Fabrication magazine.
Follow the rules of thumb offered here for selecting welding equipment, preparing base materials, applying proper technique, and visually inspecting weldments to ensure high-quality gas-metal-and gas tungsten-arc welds on aluminum alloys.
Even for those experienced in welding steels, welding aluminum alloys can present quite a challenge. Higher thermal conductivity and low melting point of aluminum alloys can easily lead to burnthrough unless welders follow prescribed procedures. Also, feeding aluminum welding wire during gas-metal-arc-welding (GMAW) presents a challenge because the wire is softer than steel, has a lower column strength, and tends to tangle at the drive roll.
To overcome these challenges, operators need to follow the rules of thumb and equipment-selection guidelines offered here…
Base-metal preparation: To weld aluminum, operators must take care to clean the base material and remove any aluminum oxide and hydrocarbon contamination from oils or cutting solvents. Aluminum oxide on the surface of the material melts at 3,700 F while the base-material aluminum underneath will melt at 1,200 F. Therefore, leaving any oxide on the surface of the base material will inhibit penetration of the filler metal into the workpiece.
To remove aluminum oxides, use a stainless-steel bristle wire brush or solvents and etching solutions. When using a stainless-steel brush, brush only in one direction. Take care to not brush too roughly: rough brushing can further imbed the oxides in the work piece. Also, use the brush only on aluminum work-don't clean aluminum with a brush that's been used on stainless or carbon steel. When using chemical etching solutions, make sure to remove them from the work before welding.
To minimize the risk of hydrocarbons from oils or cutting solvents entering the weld, remove them with a degreaser. Check that the degreaser does not contain any hydrocarbons.
Preheating: Preheating the aluminum workpiece can help avoid weld cracking. Preheating temperature should not exceed 230 F-use a temperature indicator to prevent overheating. In addition, placing tack welds at the beginning and end of the area to be welded will aid in the preheating effort. Welders should also preheat a thick piece of aluminum when welding it to a thin piece; if cold lapping occurs, try using run-on and run-off tabs.
The push technique: With aluminum, pushing the gun away from the weld puddle rather than pulling it will result in better cleaning action, reduced weld contamination, and improved shielding-gas coverage.
Travel speed: Aluminum welding needs to be performed "hot and fast." Unlike steel, the high thermal conductivity of aluminum dictates use of hotter amperage and voltage settings and higher weld-travel speeds. If travel speed is too slow, the welder risks excessive burnthrough, particularly on thin-gage aluminum sheet.
Shielding Gas: Argon, due to its good cleaning action and penetration profile, is the most common shielding gas used when welding aluminum. Welding 5XXX-series aluminum alloys, a shielding-gas mixture combining argon with helium – 75 percent helium maximum – will minimize the formation of magnesium oxide.
Welding wire: Select an aluminum filler wire that has a melting temperature similar to the base material. The more the operator can narrow-down the melting range of the metal, the easier it will be to weld the alloy. Obtain wire that is 3/64- or 1/16- inch diameter. The larger the wire diameter, the easier it feeds. To weld thin-gage material, an 0.035-inch diameter wire combined with a pulsed-welding procedure at a low wire-feed speed – 100 to 300 in./min – works well.
Convex-shaped welds: In aluminum welding, crater cracking causes most failures. Cracking results from the high rate of thermal expansion of aluminum and the considerable contractions that occur as welds cool. The risk of cracking is greatest with concave craters, since the surface of the crater contracts and tears as it cools. Therefore, welders should build-up craters to form a convex or mound shape. As the weld cools, the convex shape of the crater will compensate for contraction forces.
Power-source selection: When selecting a power source for GMAW of aluminum, first consider the method of transfer -spray-arc or pulse.
Constant-current (cc) and constant-voltage (cv) machines can be used for spray-arc welding. Spray-arc takes a tiny stream of molten metal and sprays it across the arc from the electrode wire to the base material. For thick aluminum that requires welding current in excess of 350 A, cc produces optimum results.
Pulse transfer is usually performed with an inverter power supply. Newer power supplies contain built-in pulsing procedures based on and filler-wire type and diameter. During pulsed GMAW, a droplet of filler metal transfers from the electrode to the workpiece during each pulse of current. This process produces positive droplet transfer and results in less spatter and faster follow speeds than does spray-transfer welding. Using the pulsed GMAW process on aluminum also better-controls heat input, easing out-of-position welding and allowing the operator to weld on thin-gage material at low wire-feed speeds and currents.
Wire feeder: The preferred method for feeding soft aluminum wire long distances is the push-pull method, which employs an enclosed wire-feed cabinet to protect the wire from the environment. A constant-torque variable-speed motor in the wire-feed cabinet helps push and guide the wire through the gun at a constant force and speed. A high-torque motor in the welding gun pulls the wire through and keeps wire-feed speed and arc length consistent.
In some shops, welders use the same wire feeders to deliver steel and aluminum wire. In this case, the use of plastic or Teflon liners will help ensure smooth, consistent aluminum-wire feeding. For guide tubes, use chisel-type outgoing and plastic incoming tubes to support the wire as close to the drive rolls as possible to prevent the wire from tangling. When welding, keep the gun cable as straight as possible to minimize wire-feed resistance. Check for proper alignment between drive rolls and guide tubes to prevent aluminum shaving.
Use drive rolls designed for aluminum. Set drive-roll tension to deliver an even wire-feed rate. Excessive tension will deform the wire and cause rough and erratic feeding; too-little tension results in uneven feeding. Both conditions can lead to an unstable arc and weld porosity.
Welding guns: Use a separate gun liner for welding aluminum. To prevent wire chaffing, try to restrain both ends of the liner to eliminate gaps between the liner and the gas diffuser on the gun.
Change liners often to minimize the potential for the abrasive aluminum oxide to cause wire-feeding problems.
Use a contact tip approximately 0.015 inch larger than the diameter of the filler metal being used – as the tip heats, it will expand into an oval shape and possibly restrict wire feeding. Generally, when a welding current exceeds 200 A use a water-cooled gun to minimize heat buildup and reduce wire-feeding difficulties.
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We can all get along if we understand and follow the rules of the road–and maybe add some Beacon Hill courtesy and respect to our commute. As this lovely summer continues, remember that everyone has a right to be safe as we travel through the neighborhood. Next time you see your neighbor struggling to cross Beacon Avenue, remember to stop (not slow, not rush past so she can go behind you) for her. That gaggle of small children crossing McClellan on bikes and scooters? Whether they're crossing on the Greenway at 18th in a marked crosswalk or 20th at the curb, stop and allow each and every one of them to reach the opposite curb safely.
Special heads-up: if you're not stopping for pedestrians at the crossing on Forest and Beacon Ave, you might end up with a big ticket. The Seattle Police Department is considering an undercover pedestrian sting operation in that area–that slow stroller-pusher may just be a police officer. (Not that anyone reading this would ever speed past someone pushing a stroller across Beacon Avenue.) SPD may also choose to go with a good old-fashioned marked police car near the library to encourage drivers to slow down (obey the speed limit) and stop for pedestrians. This intersection is a well-known danger zone and SPD is taking community concerns seriously.
Here's the law of the land:
"In Seattle, the speed limit on residential streets is 25 mph and 30 mph on arterial streets unless otherwise posted. Drivers are expected to know and obey the speed limit."
That means that McClellan and Beacon have maximum speeds of 30 mph and all side streets have maximum speeds of 25. Notable exception: the Beacon Hill Greenway, which runs from I-90 to Lucile Street and has posted speeds of 20 mph.
"Stopping for pedestrian. The operator of an approaching vehicle shall stop and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway within a crosswalk unmarked or marked when the pedestrian is upon or within one lane of the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or onto which it is turning." (emphasis author's.)
Bottom line: slow down and be alert for people trying to cross the street. It's responsible, it's respectful, it's neighborly and it's the law. If you're interested in making it safer to walk/bike to school/work/shops in the neighborhood, consider contacting Feet First and/or Beacon BIKES for ideas.
Melissa Jonas has been regularly walking the not-so-mean streets of Beacon Hill since 2003, first with a dog and now with a preschooler. She's the Chair of the North Beacon Hill Council, which meets next on Sept 10, 7pm in the library community room. All opinions are her own.
Do you have something to say? Send us your own opinion pieces on this or other Beacon Hill-related topics.


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Didier Cossin
- 1 January 2003
- WORKING PAPER SERIES - No. 209Details
- Abstract
- This paper derives a general framework for collateral risk control determination in repurchase transactions or repos. The objective is to treat consistently heterogeneous collateral so that the collateral taker has a similar risk exposure whatever the collateral pledged. The framework measures the level of risk with the probability of incurring a loss higher than a pre-specified level given two well-known parameters used to manage the intrinsic risk of collateral: marking to market and haircuts. It allows for the analysis in a self-contained closed form of the way in which different relevant factors interact in the risk control of collateral (e.g. marking to market frequency, level of volatility of interest rates, time to capture and liquidity risk, probability of default of counterparty, etc.). The framework, which combines the recent theoretical literature on credit and interest risk, provides an alternative quantifiable and objective approach to the existing more ad-hoc rule-based methods used in hair cut determination.
- JEL Code
- E50 : Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics→Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit→General
E58 : Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics→Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit→Central Banks and Their Policies
G21 : Financial Economics→Financial Institutions and Services→Banks, Depository Institutions, Micro Finance Institutions, Mortgages
G10 : Financial Economics→General Financial Markets→General


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Low-code is the new paradigm in the field of software development, lowering the barrier to entry, cost, and time. This new frontier is an important enabler in modern app realization and more.
Bip is the international consultancy firm of the 21st century recognized as Microsoft Gold Partner for its outstanding skills and experiences in Data, Cloud, Analytics and SW Development, among others. Bip offers world-class communities of 300+ highly talented, interdisciplinary professionals, including Low-code Specialists, Full Stack / UI Developer, and RPA Specialists, Cloud (Data) Architects and Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Governance Experts, and Data Visualizers, IT Architect and Network / IoT / Blockchain / Experts.
The Microsoft Power Platform is an enabler for the automation and digitalization of business processes using low coding approach. By developing Canvas and Model-Driven Apps, we help our customers build and use custom business apps, across multiple devices, for manage their business process. Our approach in structured in three main phases:
• Solution Strategy: For those contexts where Microsoft 365 is present but there is no culture on the Power Platform or there is early prototyping by the business that needs to be supported to reach the enterprise features.
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VIZ Media's Mega-Hit Franchise Continues To Expand Across
All Entertainment Channels, Win In Ratings, And Top Best Seller Lists
VIZ Media has announced that Warner
Bros. Pictures has acquired the live-action feature film rights to the hit
manga and anime property BLEACH. The announcement comes after another
successful year for BLEACH in print, digital publishing, cable television,
streaming video, consumer products and video-on-demand.
"BLEACH has built a huge
international following in its manga and anime formats, and we're excited that
Warner Bros. shares our belief that BLEACH can also become a fantastic live-action
film," said Jason Hoffs of VIZ Productions, VIZ Media's Hollywood-based
production company. "BLEACH is an exciting opportunity to mix Japanese and
Hollywood storytelling to create something new for the big screen, and we're thrilled
for the opportunity to further expose its unique characters and story to film
audiences everywhere."
Peter Segal (GET SMART,
THE LONGEST YARD) of Callahan Filmworks is producing with an eye toward
The film's creative team also includes screenwriter Dan Mazeau, who recently
penned Warner Bros.' upcoming sequel to CLASH OF THE TITANS. Callahan Filmworks
partner Michael Ewing and Masi Oka (best known for his roles on NBC's HEROES
and CBS's HAWAII FIVE-0) will produce. From VIZ Productions, Hoffs will serve
as Producer, and Branon Coluccio will be Executive Producer. Screenplay
development will commence in 2012.
The popular BLEACH animated and manga series,
created by Tite Kubo, follows the adventures of Ichigo, a teenager with the
ability to see ghosts. When his family is attacked by a Hollow — a malevolent
lost soul – Ichigo encounters Rukia, a Soul Reaper tasked to hunting Hollows,
and inadvertently absorbs her powers. Now, Ichigo must dedicate his life to
protecting the innocent and helping tortured souls find peace.
BLEACH is a tremendously successful multimedia
property around the world. The manga has been licensed to more than a dozen
countries and has over 75 million copies in print in Japan alone. In North
America, the manga (rated 'T' for Teens) has consistently appeared on the New
York Times Best Seller list for Manga and the Neilsen BookScan Top 50 Graphic
Novels list, selling more than 2.1 million copies across 36 volumes.
The BLEACH manga is also available digitally through
VIZManga.com and for download through the VIZ Manga App for iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® touch, where it has proven to be a top-seller. The series was recently
sped up to bring North American readers up-to-date with the latest story arc in
Japan, culminating in it being featured in WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ALPHA, the
groundbreaking digital manga magazine that VIZ Media just launched at the end
of January 2012.
The BLEACH animated series (rated TV-14) has topped
the ratings on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, sold over 1.8 million DVDs and
consistently ranked among Hulu's most watched shows, This success has further spawned an array of related video
games (over 820,000 sold), apparel, action figures, trading cards and other
For more information on
BLEACH and to view free streaming episodes, visit Bleach.viz.com.
For more information on BLEACH digital manga, visit VIZManga.com/bleach.
For more
information on WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ALPHA, visit SJAlpha.com.


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Batch 2016 Results of ALS Accreditation and Equivalency Exam (UNOFFICIAL)
Alternative Learning System
2016 Results of Accreditation and Equivalency Exam (ALS A&E Test)
The results has been released by DepEd on their website. Below are the mirror links for faster viewing:
Region I
Division Offices: Batac City, Dagupan City, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan I (Lingayen), Pangasinan II (Binalonan), San Carlos City, San Fernando City, Urdaneta City, Vigan City
Region II
Division Offices: Cagayan, Cauayan City, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Santiago City, Tuguegarao City
Region III
Division Offices: Angeles City, Aurora, Balanga City, Bataan, Bulacan, Cabanatuan City, Munoz Science City, Nueva Ecija, Olongapo City, Pampanga, San Fernando City, San Jose Del Monte City, Tarlac, Tarlac City, Zambales
Region IV-A
Division Offices: Antipolo City, Bacoor, Batangas, Batangas City, Biñan City, Cabuyao, Calamba City, Cavite, Dasmariñas, Imus, Laguna, Lipa City, Lucena City, Quezon, Rizal, Sta. Rosa City, Tanauan City
Region IV-B
Division Offices: Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Puerto Princesa City, Romblon
Region V
Division Offices: Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Iriga City, Legaspi City, Ligao City, Masbate, Naga City, Sorsogon, Sorsogon City
Region VI
Division Offices: Aklan, Antique, Bacolod City, Bago City, Cadiz City, Kabankalan City, La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, San Carlos City, Silay City
Region VII
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Region X
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Division Offices: General Santos City, Kidapawan City, Koronadal City, North Cotabato, Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, Tacurong City
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Division Offices: Abra, Apayao, Baguio City, Benguet, Ifugao, Tabuk City
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- Division Offices: Basilan, Lanao Del Sur I, Lanao Del Sur II, Maguindanao I.
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Detoxifying with Essential Oils
Posted on July 25, 2011 0
Detoxifying with Essential Oils
By Tracey TieF, Certified Natural Health Practitioner, Technical Consultant New Directions Aromatics
Open an alternative health magazine, read the signs in the windows of a spa or health food store, check out the website of your local health practice - chances are you'll see "Detoxifying" treatments offered - from foot baths, to FAR infrared saunas, to cleansing diets and aromatherapy massage. Every culture features traditional practices that help our human bodies detoxify - sweat lodges and saunas, cleansing fasts and herbal teas, hot springs and mud baths.
These traditions accelerate the ways our bodies already work to detoxify. We continuously eliminate toxins through our digestive, urinary, integumentary (skin), circulatory, respiratory, and lymphatic systems. Traditional detoxification treatments are designed to enhance these built-in mechanisms. And it seems that human beings have always sought out and devised ways to cleanse the body of unwanted by products of foods, especially cooked and smoked foods, the remnants of stress and fatigue, occasional encounters with natural toxins (forest fires? volcanic eruptions? radioactive meteorites?) and sporadic bouts of deliberate intoxication (fermented beverages, kava kava, yohimbe, peyote, marijuana, etc.).
Human bodies are designed to process toxins that are naturally occurring, but since the 20th century, we have been increasingly bombarded with new toxins from denatured foods and drinks, regular use of intoxicants such as alcohol and marijuana, pesticides, cigarettes and herbicides, petroleum by-products, air and water pollutants. Fatigue, constipation, gas, bad breath, low immunity, hormone imbalances, menstrual, menopausal and fertility problems, skin problems, poor circulation, mood swings, depression, frequent infections and mucus build-up can signal that the body needs extra help to detoxify.
Like herbs, essential oils can be potent plant helpers in the detoxification process. Traditions correctly identify detoxifying plants and quite a few appear regularly in our diets and folk remedies such as lemon, grapefruit, apple cider vinegar, ginger, bitter greens and hot peppers. Detoxifying foods are eaten in their whole 'plant' form, but we must never ingest an essential oil unless prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner. For example, you might take a tablespoon of lemon juice in warm water each morning to help the liver detoxify, but it is neither necessary nor advisable to use a few drops of the essential oil Citrus limonum instead.
The foundation of any detoxification program is drinking filtered water (never plastic bottled!) and herbal teas - 3 litres a day is what I recommend to my clients. Drink enough water so that your urine is clear or barely colored so that you know your kidneys are not being forced to recycle your urine in order to maintain your blood pressure. Be sure to eat a variety of green, raw and naturally fermented foods each day.
The body eliminates up to 1 pound of waste products every day through the skin. It makes good sense to keep the skin open and able to release waste products efficiently. Perspiring has many functions, chief among them the elimination of waste, so it also makes sense to exercise daily, use deodorants instead of antiperspirants and enjoy sauna and steam baths whenever you can. In fact, the body relies on simple exercise like walking half an hour a day in order to circulate lymph in the lower half of the body. Brushing the skin of the whole body towards the heart from bottom to top is a simple practice that removes dead skin cells and increases lymphatic circulation. I prefer using a salt or sugar scrub in the same way, then soaking in a nice bath in the dissolved scrub.
Basic Sugar Scrub Recipe
- 2 cups Sea Salt (finely ground Dead Sea salt Maris sal is best) and/or
- Sugar (fair traded evaporated cane juice is best)
- 3 teaspoons raw honey
- Oils: 3-6 tablespoons of oil such as castor oil (Ricinus communis), grapeseed (Vitis viniferis) or almond oil (Prunus dulcis)
- Vegetable Glycerine (glycerine) or more honey if you want a more fluid scrub
- Color: use 1 tsp. of clay, or alkanet root (Alkanna tinctoria) for red, carrot root infused oil (Daucus carota) for orange etc.
- Scent: add up to 10 drops of essential oil (NOT fragrance oil) per cup of dry material.
Mix the oils and honey into the sea salts or sugar.
Wet your body. Stand up in the bath and take a handful of the salt mixture at a time and scrub your entire body, using circles up and into your lymph nodes at the back of thighs, the groin, the armpits, the neck, with all motions towards the heart. Let the mixture fall into the tub.
Soak for 20 minutes to refresh and rejuvenate, longer to relax.
Eastern traditions hold that toxins are effectively eliminated through the feet, so try regular foot baths with favourite essential oils. Finally, a good 20 minute soak in a hot bath allows your body to sweat out waste products while you relax. Add fresh, homemade bath salts to increase detoxification and relaxation.
Basic Bath Salts Recipe
- ½ or 1 cup of Epsom salts (Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate) and/or
- ¼, ½ or 1 cup of coarse sea salt (Maris sal) and/or
- ¼, ½ or 1 cup of baking soda (Sodium bicarbonate) and/or
- Optional: ¼ - ½ cup each of (organically grown/non GMO) corn starch (Zea mays) and citric acid for fizzing effect
- Optional: up to ½ cup of oatmeal (Avena sativa) to soothe dry, irritated skin or rashes.
- Color: use 1 tsp of clay, or alkanet root (Alkanna tinctoria) for red, carrot root infused oil (Daucus carota) for orange etc.
- Flowers: add up to ½ cup of chamomile typically (Anthemis nobilis), lavender (Lavandula officinalis syn, angustifolia) rose (Rosa damascena), malva (Malva sylvestris) or calendula petals (Calendula officinalis)
- Scent: add up to 10 drops of essential oil (NOT fragrance oil) per cup of dry material.
Choose how much of each, and which, ingredients you want to use.
Blend all ingredients one at a time starting with the largest quantity.
Bottle: ideally, bath salts should be kept in a sealed glass jar away from light.
Pour 1 cup of bath salts into the running water per bath and swish until dissolved. If more bath salts are desired, add up to 2 more cups of plain sea salt or Epsom salts.
You can even feed your Epsom salts (not sea salt!) grey-water to your plants, vegetables, and lawn for greener grass and big, healthy vegetables.
CAUTION: Omit the Epsom salts if you have high blood pressure or a heart or kidney condition.
Specific essential oils are used by holistic aromatherapists as powerful agents to assist the body in ridding itself of toxins. Essential oils are not simply scents. They are chemically complex with constituents that have a direct effect on the body, mind, and spirit. If you are lucky enough, you can receive regular massage through an aromatherapist, massage therapist, or exchange massage with a friend as part of a detoxification regimen. Start with weekly massages then maintain your inner and outer bliss with monthly massage.
Detoxifying Massage Oil:
5% essential oils
ADD: 30 drops of essential oil, choosing from:
Citrus: tangerine (Citrus reticulata blanco var tangerine), lemon (Citrus limonum)*, lime (Citrus aurantifolia swingle)*, grapefruit (Citrus racemosa), orange (Citrus sinensis), juniper berry (Juniperus communis), cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
TO: 2 Tbsp. (30 mL or 1 oz.) good quality vegetable oil, such as: almond (Prunus dulcis), grape seed (Vitis vinifera) sesame (Sesamum indicum), hemp (Cannabis sativa)
Mix in a glass bottle and use ASAP.
Select essential oils that you enjoy, and that detoxify the systems of the body that you need to work on most urgently. Since the focus on detoxification is not about creating a pleasant fragrance, feel free to combine essences without regard to conventional advice (such as, "basil Ocimum basilicum blends well with lemon Citrus limonum", etc.). Change the essences in the blend every two weeks in order to maintain effectiveness and prevent sensitization.
(a few) Detoxifying Essential Oils
Because essential oils work on many levels, as physical toxins are removed; negative thoughts and emotions are also released.
A note about citrus essential oils: All are detoxifying, but as a rule, none should be worn on the skin in daylight because they may be sun sensitizing.
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) is diuretic, acting to tone the blood and lymphatic vessels, and decongest the lymph.
Lemon (Citrus limonum)* stimulates white blood cells to defend the body against infection and is effective against viruses like the flu. Detoxifies through the blood and liver.
Grapefruit (Citrus racemosa) is diuretic, anti-fungal and speeds up lymphatic circulation and the elimination of toxins. Detoxifies through the skin, urinary tract, liver, gall bladder and lymphatic system.
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare dulce) is diuretic and aids digestion and elimination. Detoxifies through the skin, kidneys and the digestive tract.
Fir Balsam (Abies balsamia) is antiseptic, anti-cancer and detoxifies through the adrenal glands.
Juniper berry (Juniperus communis) is anti-viral, diuretic, and can help reduce cellulite by eliminating toxins from fatty tissues and expel uric acid from the system. Detoxifies through the kidneys, skin and urinary tract.
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini) cleanses the digestive system at a cellular level. Detoxifies through the nervous and digestive systems.
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is known by tradition to act on the glands todetoxify skin and strengthen the immune system through its profound stress relieving properties.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is powerful against infections and their toxic residues, but never use it in a bath or directly on mucous membranes. Detoxifies through the respiratory and digestive systems.
Rose (Rosa damascena) is gentle and so relaxing that it is said to balance hormones and stimulate the immune system solely through its action against stress and its by-products.
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium odorantissium or graveolens) enhances circulation, balances hormones especially in menopause, and fights yeast while protecting helpful bacteria. Detoxifies by toning the liver, pancreas and spleen.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) increases circulation. Detoxifies the respiratory system and clears mucous.
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) is powerfully relaxing, and detoxifies through the nervous and digestive systems.
Most importantly, take the opportunity of a self-directed detoxification program in order to thoroughly enjoy yourself - the taste of clean water, the textures and colours of fresh foods, the satisfaction of moving the body and the sensory delights of homemade essential oil treatments. When it comes to eliminating toxins, the rule is: Reduce, Relax, Refresh and Relish!
Recommended Reading and Sources:
Aroma Web online www.aromaweb.com
Gray, Bev, Aromatherapy Detox with Essential Oils by Bev Gray Source: alive #269, March 2005 www.alive.com
Price, Shirley, Practical Aromatherapy: how to use essential oils to restore health and vitality. Thorsons, 1983.
Benham, Jan, The Creamy Craft of Cosmetic Making with essential oils and their friends, The Aroma Shoppe, 1996.
Benham, Jan,The Baby Boomers Beauty Bible,
The Aroma Shoppe, 2004.
Tracey TieF is a Certified Natural Health Practitioner who operates Anarres Natural Health in downtown Toronto, Ontario. She carries on a family tradition in the healing arts and has an extensive background in physical therapies and the healing arts. Tracey qualified as a Registered Aromatherapy Health Practitioner and Certified Reflexology Health Practitioner through The School of Holistic Studies, Institute of Aromatherapy. Tracey has a passion and mission for teaching people how to take care of themselves and make their own healthy products! Tracey can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or through her website at www.anarreshealth.ca
*Editor's Safety Note: These essential oils cause a photosensitive reaction when used, diluted or neat, on the skin. Distilled lemon and lime, and bergaptene free bergamot, can be used without contraindication.
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Red Hat(r), the market leader in open source solutions, today debuts Wide Open
News, an online resource for up-to-the-minute news and analysis on Linux and
open source software. Meantime, Red Hat and Wide Open News announced a new
content partnership with TheStreet.com, (NASDAQ:TSCM), a leading Web-based
provider of financial news, commentary and information staffed by an editorial
team of 80 experienced financial journalists.
Wide Open News, in beta since November, presents its full product today at
LinuxWorld (Booth No. 445.) Available at www.wideopen.com and www.redhat.com,
the site is geared for IT managers and other computer/ business professionals
seeking news, analysis and other useful information about Linux and open source
-- well-edited and well-organised in recognition of their busy workloads and
TheStreet.com (www.thestreet.com) adds sophisticated Wall Street coverage of
Linux, open source, and other technologies for Wide Open News readers. "In
return, Wide Open News introduces TheStreet.com's top-notch financial content
to a readership likely to be interested in the kind of investment information
TheStreet.com's Web offerings provide," said Russ Mitchell, editor in chief of
Wide Open News.
"We're looking forward to a powerful partnership with Red Hat, a true pioneer
in the open-source movement," said TheStreet.com Chief Executive Officer Thomas J.
Clarke. "TheStreet.com's coverage of technology stocks is second-to-none, and
we're pleased to join forces with Wide Open News, which covers Linux from the
front lines."
Wide Open News is staffed by professional journalists. Editor in Chief
Mitchell, most recently senior technology writer for U.S. News & World Report, is guiding
Wide Open News' editorial development. Mitchell was formally managing editor of
Wired, Silicon Valley bureau chief of Business Week, and Vannevar Bush Fellow
at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Recent Wide Open News editorial
hires include Anne Speedie, a former editor at Wired, as well as Patricia Krueger,
also a former editor at Wired and special projects writer for The Industry
"Original Wide Open News content, complemented by a network of brand-name
content partners, will ensure that our readers receive some of the
best-written, highest-quality journalism on the Web," Mitchell said.
TheStreet.com joins established Wide Open News partners Salon, The Register,
and The Industry Standard.
Wide Open News is owned by Red Hat. Top Red Hat executives, recognising the
importance of unbiased reporting, are committed to editorial independence at
Wide Open News. "We wouldn't do it any other way," said Chairman Bob Young. To
anyone with doubts, Mitchell said, "Check us out. The proof is in the Website."
"Red Hat recognises the need to filter the incredible amount of open source
information available today and to meet these growing needs, Wide Open News was
created to deliver a comprehensive, unbiased news site,'' said Young. "Red Hat
supports the social principles of the open source movement. To ensure Wide Open
News adopts the same set of values and becomes a trusted source for
information, it employs an independent editorial staff.'' - ends - About TheStreet.com, Inc.
The Street.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSCM) is a leading Web-based provider of financial
news and commentary. The company's main site at www.thestreet.com will become
entirely free in the second quarter of 2000, augmented by a network of free and
premium sites.
About Red Hat, Inc. Founded in 1994, Red Hat is a leader in the development of
Linux-based operating system software (OS) and services. Based in Durham, N.C.,
Red Hat builds the most accessible and advanced server OS available anywhere
with technical innovations such as RPM and the disk druid installation tool.
Red Hat Linux is available for Intel, Compaq Alpha and Sun SPARC platforms. Red Hat
Linux available directly from the company and through Red Hat's partner,
distributor and reseller programs, which include top PC and server
manufacturers like Dell, IBM and Hewlett-Packard.
Red Hat Linux was named InfoWorld's Product of the Year for four years in a
row, was given a productivity accolade in Software Development's Jolt Awards, was
named an environment/desktop finalist in the Ziff-Davis European Excellence
Awards, won the editor's choice awards from the Linux Journal and Australian
Personal Computing magazines, and won the 'Just Plain Cool' award from
Australian Personal Computing magazine.
At March's LinuxWorld Expo, more than 8,000 members of the Linux community
voted Red Hat a 'LinuxWorld Favorite'. Red Hat Linux recently won a Product
Excellence award from Software Development Magazine.
LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. RED HAT is a registered trademark of
Red Hat, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. All other names and
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
- About Red Hat
Red Hat is the world's leading provider of open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to reliable and high-performing cloud, Linux, middleware, storage and virtualization technologies. Red Hat also offers award-winning support, training, and consulting services. As the connective hub in a global network of enterprises, partners, and open source communities, Red Hat helps create relevant, innovative technologies that liberate resources for growth and prepare customers for the future of IT. Learn more at http://www.redhat.com.
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Bischoff Bar
I must be honest. I've never been a fan of Bischoff cookies that Delta airlines is always handing out. I have quite a few friends that are thrilled to be on a flight just for those, but I'm not one of them. The cookies are too crispy for my own liking. If I had to choose between crispy and chewy, it would be chewy any day.
Either way, when I saw the Bischoff spread at the store, I was unreasonably excited to experiment with it. Lovers of the cookies will be pleased to know the spread is pretty much exactly like the cookie, and it looks just like peanut butter. It also smells rather wonderful.
I had to make something for Joe's team at the hospital and although I've been dying to make a cake of late (I have so many cakes bookmarked, seriously... just give me a reason to bake a cake!) he wanted something that was easy to distribute. Since it was for a bunch of surgery residents, they needed something they could eat 'on-the'go'.
I settled on a cookie bar because it seemed simple enough, and I had already made cupcakes, little cheesecakes, and muffins for the same group. And I got to incorporate my newly purchased Bischoff spread, yay!
The only problem with this is that I keep wanting to call it a cake, when it's actually a cookie bar. It resembles a cake so much! It's got a simple buttery crust, and a Bischoff spread mixture on top. It's almost like a gooey butter cake, but not... since it's a cookie bar.
The top is crinkly/crispy, the middle is soft (you can make it more or less gooey to your liking), and then you hit a buttery bottom crust. What more could you want?!
Everyone enjoyed it quite a bit, and I saved some for my friend Aba, who stopped by over the weekend and had a slice.
This recipe is very simple and a great choice for anyone who needs to bring something to a casual party on the fly.
Bischoff Bars
Makes one 8x8 square pan
Adapted from here
1 stick butter, softened
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
pinch of salt
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Biscoff spread
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Powdered sugar for sprinkling on top
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine crust ingredients on low to medium speed just until mixture is evenly mixed and combined.
Press mixture in an even layer in a 8x8 inch baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray
Prick 6-8 times with a fork, then bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown around edges.
Meanwhile, beat the ingredients for the filling on medium speed until smooth.
When crust is done, pour mixture evenly over crust and bake for 30 minutes or until middle is just set. Cool completely on wire rack before cutting into bars. Sprinkle each bar with powdered sugar, if desired.
*For a firmer bar, reduce the brown sugar in filling to 1 cup, bake for 40 minutes.
I still have a lot of the spread left! Any suggestions on what else I should make with it?


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LONDON -- Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic replaced Rafael Nadal at No. 1 in the ATP rankings Monday, while runner-up Roger Federer rose one spot to No. 3.
"It means a lot at this stage of my career," said Djokovic, who was last in the top spot nine months ago.
This is his 102nd week atop the men's rankings overall, the eighth-most in history.
In all, there were eight changes in the top 10 a day after Djokovic beat Federer 6-7 (7), 6-4, 7-6 (4), 5-7, 6-4 for his second championship at the All England Club and seventh Grand Slam title.
The 27-year-old Serb first reached No. 1 after earning the 2011 Wimbledon trophy.
He's also the first man to qualify for the 2014 season-ending ATP World Tour Finals, earning a berth for the eighth consecutive year. Djokovic has won that event three times, including in 2012 and 2013.
Andy Murray dropped five ranking spots to No. 10 on Monday by losing in the quarterfinals a year after becoming the first British man since 1936 to win Wimbledon.
Federer, who was bidding for a record eighth title at the grass-court major tournament, swapped places with Swiss countryman Stan Wawrinka, the Australian Open champion, who slid to No. 4.
The two losing Wimbledon semifinalists moved up to career highs after getting to the final four at a major tournament for the first time: Milos Raonic of Canada is No. 6, and Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria is at No. 9. Raonic had been No. 9 before Wimbledon, while Dimitrov was at No. 13.
The biggest jump in the top 100 was made by Nick Kyrgios, a 19-year-old Australian who beat Nadal in the fourth round last week. Kyrgios went from 144th to a career-best 66th, a 78-place rise.
In the WTA rankings, Petra Kvitova's second Wimbledon title allowed her to improve two places to No. 4.
The woman she beat 6-3, 6-0 in Saturday's final, 20-year-old Eugenie Bouchard, reached the top 10 for the first time at No. 7.
Bouchard, up from No. 13, is the highest-ranked Canadian in WTA history. She is also the first player from her country to reach a Grand Slam singles final.
The top three places did not change, with Serena Williams at No. 1, Li Na at No. 2 and Simona Halep at No. 3.


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Latest Euro NCAP safety ratings for 2016
30th November 2016
Brussels, 30th November 2016 – Today Euro NCAP publishes its last round of safety ratings for 2016. The Audi Q2, Hyundai Ioniq, Ford Edge, Suzuki Ignis and the SsangYong Tivoli all underwent Euro NCAP's rigorous safety testing and, of the five cars, two were tested under the dual rating system. The dual rating also applies to the Tivoli's partner model, the SsangYong XLV.
The Ford Edge, Audi Q2, and Hyundai Ioniq all received the maximum 5 stars for safety with standard equipment. The SsangYong Tivoli (and partner model XLV) received a base rating of 3 stars with standard equipment only, and 4 stars when tested with the optional safety pack. The Suzuki Ignis got a 3-star rating when tested with standard safety equipment, but managed a maximum score of 5 stars when tested with a safety pack.
Euro NCAP Secretary General Michiel van Ratingen says: "It is good to see the dual rating scheme being used as it encourages vehicle manufacturers to develop advanced technologies for their vehicles, even if pricing of the product does not allow it to be standard across the range."
Detailed results and crash test pictures of this car are published on our website. All videos are available on our YouTube channel. For more information, please contact Sigrid Monsieur, Online Communications Assistant, at firstname.lastname@example.com. More safety ratings will be released on March 1st, 2017.


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Activism and BDS Beat 21 February 2012
Human rights organizations, prisoners support groups and Palestine solidarity organizations from Palestine, Israel, Canada, England, France, Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, and the United States have united to support Khader Adnan's fight for the rights of Palestinian political prisoners. Last night they released the following call for international action.
The world must heed Khader Adnan's call: Make Palestinian Political Prisoners' Day, 17 April 2012, A Day of International Action.
"I hereby assert that I am confronting the occupiers not for my own sake as an individual, but for the sake of thousands of prisoners who are being deprived of their simplest human rights while the world and international community look on," Sheikh Khader Adnan wrote from the bed that Israeli soldiers chained him to in the Ramleh prison hospital on 11 February.
"It is time the international community and the UN support prisoners and force the State of Israel to respect international human rights and stop treating prisoners as if they were not humans." (Ma'an News Agency, "Hunger-striking prisoner not backing down," 11 February 2012)
As we mark the 65th day of an ongoing hunger strike by Sheikh Khader Adnan, whose struggle has inspired millions and infused the Palestinian national and solidarity movements with new energy, we must reflect on his call to the world and prepare a meaningful international strategy to support Palestinian prisoners' struggle for freedom, justice, and equality.
Khader Adnan is fighting for rights that should be guaranteed to all prisoners, including due process, fair and equal treatment, and freedom from torture and other coercive methods. Palestinian prisoners from the West Bank face a military justice system that is entirely separate from that for Jewish Israelis, including settlers, who are instead part of the Israeli civil justice system; this military justice system for Palestinian political prisoners includes systematic and arbitrary detention without charge, the acceptance of torture, an almost complete lack of due process, vague charges, very low standards of evidence including the use of secret evidence, and widely disparate and harsher sentencing than the civil justice system.In Israel's domestic criminal justice system exists a system of apartheid Palestinian citizens of Israel charged with political offenses are deemed 'security prisoners' and treated very differently from Jewish citizens. Palestinians are subject to unjust and unequal trials using secret evidence, gag orders, and evidence obtained through torture. (Please see this comprehensive analysis by Addameer for further details.)
As of January 2012, 4,417 Palestinian political prisoners are held in jails in Israel, including 170 children and 6 women. Just like Khader, 310 prisoners are held – without charge or trial – under administrative detention including over 20 lawmakers. In solidarity with them, and to broaden Khader's struggle, we will actively oppose their imprisonment and any detentions without fair trials.
We demand the immediate release of all Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. They have been targeted by an unfair and unequal legal system. Their imprisonment reflects Israel's inherent system of injustice and racism. In addition, Israel must immediately halt its practices of:
- Administrative detention.
- Torture and ill-treatment of detainees.
- Solitary confinement and isolation.
- The use of military courts in the occupied Palestinian territory that illegally try civilians.
- Undermining a fair trial by using secret evidence against the accused.
- Arresting vulnerable groups, such as children, disabled, elderly and ill people.
On Palestinian Prisoners' Day, Tuesday, April 17, we ask that all supporters of the Palestinian political prisoners' movement bring Khader Adnan's spirit of resistance to the doorsteps of his captors and would-be killers:
- Organize a protest in front of your local Israeli embassy, consulate or mission.
- Write letters to protest the violations of rights of Palestinian political prisoners and to call for an intervention to the International Committee of the Red Cross, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and your government or parliamentarians.
- Raise awareness on your University campus or in your community about Palestinian political prisoners
- Picket and protest G4S, Motorola, the Volvo Group, and the Israeli Medical Association – all providing services to Israel's prisons – as well as other targets of the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which challenges the Israeli policies of occupation, colonization and apartheid these repressive institutions maintain.
- Write letters to Palestinian prisoners expressing your support.
We must not allow Khader's struggle to pass, like so many before his, as one more brave stand crushed by the armed might of the Israeli apartheid regime, unremarkable and inconsequential. Rather let this historic moment mark the beginning of a revitalized global movement for Palestinian prisoners, their rights, their families, and their struggle. Together, we can make it so.
Khader lives.
Initiating Signatories:
Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association
Defence for Children International – Palestine Section
UFree Network
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network
Free Ameer Makhoul Campaign
Campaign to Free Ahmad Sa'adat
Al-Awda New York, the Palestine Right to Return Coalition
Coalition for a Free Palestine – South Africa
Existence is Resistance
Frantz Fanon Foundation, France
French Jewish Union for Peace
Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Labor for Palestine
Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights
National Lawyers Guild International Committee/Free Palestine Subcommittee
Palestine Solidarity Campaign (UK)
Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign
US Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel
US Palestinian Community Network
Vermonters for a Just Peace