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Joaquin Phoenix Rap Video: A Vegan Vanilla Ice?
Written by Vegetarian Star on January 19th, 2009 in Actors, Male Singers, Videos.
Joaquin Phoenix recently retired from the acting business to concentrate on a career in singing. But is it really singing?
This video shows Joaquin…rapping? Is a vegan Vanilla Ice in the making?
Phoenix and fellow vegan buddy Casey Affleck were at the LAVO club at The Palazzo in Las Vegas recently, where Phoenix sure looked a hell of a lot different than he did back in his younger Christmas video making days.
Before his gansta performance, Phoenix enjoyed a specially prepared vegan meal in the LAVO private room.
We asked you before if you thought Joaquin would do well as a singer. Here's your chance to re-judge his abilities.
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Originally built in the 17th Century by the Chieftain of the Clan McNab as a hostelry for his fellow Clansmen travelling to the north. The Dreadnought McNab Clan Motto Dread Nought has remained an important landmark as well as retaining a distinctive character of its own. From the wood panelled lounge bar to the architecturally listed stained glass windows the Dreadnought has a very unique atmosphere Centrally situated in the popular holiday town of Callander in the heart of the Trossachs, the 17th Century Dreadnought Hotel successfully combines the attractions of history with modern day comfort.
Callander is the gateway to the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, making it an ideal destination for a Scottish break. On arrival at the hotel you can expect the warmest of welcomes from our friendly staff who will ensure you enjoy a comfortable stay Dining is available in the popular lounge bar, where a wide selection of freshly prepared Scottish cuisine is served throughout the day. There are many attractions to enjoy in the area such as walks to the Bracklinn Falls, trips to Loch Lomond or Stirling Castle, playing golf at Callander Course. The hotel is an approved licensed premise for holding civil ceremonies, always providing you with tastefully decorated suites,exceptional service and picturesque scenery for your wedding photography.
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Manuel Lima, author of Visual Complexity: Mapping Patterns of Information, will lead a discussion on network visualization that will be drawn live by ImageThink (Nora Herting and Heather Willems). Network visualization has experienced a meteoric rise in the last decade, bringing together people from various fields and capturing the interest of individuals across the globe. As the practice continues to shed light on an incredible array of complex issues, it keeps drawing attention back to itself. This talk will explore a critical paradigm shift in various areas of knowledge, as we stop relying on hierarchical tree structures and turn instead to networks to map the inherent complexities of our modern world. The talk will also showcase a variety of captivating examples of network visualization and introduce the network topology as a new cultural meme.
The Observer Effects series invites thinkers to present their highly integrative work in dialogue with the fields of art and science. This lecture series takes its title from a popularized principle in physics that holds that the act of observation transforms the observed. Outside the natural sciences, the idea that the observer and the observed are linked in a web of reciprocal modification has been deeply influential in philosophy, aesthetics, psychology, and politics.
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55887Re: Does anyone have experience in adopting Scrum in Software Maintenance?
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I need to clarify something with you before I can answer your questions properly.
Are the backlogs for the same project/system/product or are they for different ones?
In my example, the product being developed in the 3 week sprints is different from the products being maintained in the 1 week maniternance sprints.
If the 'maintenance' requests are for a project/system/product that is being developed (ie after the first release), then the requests get added to the Product Backlog and are ordered in the normal way. I am assuming that this is your situation given that you refer to 'prioritising both backlogs simultaneously'; is my assumption correct?
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Massachusetts General Hospital TeleHealth enables community providers and Mass General clinicians to provide high-quality, coordinated care to patients and families through virtual technology including: phone, video, text, email, mobile applications and remote monitoring.
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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
- Studio: DreamWorks Distribution
- Release Date: Jul 9, 2004
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It has a pleasing, noodly elasticity about it -- the picture knows what its limits are and proceeds to boogie unself-consciously far outside them.
More amusing than annoying. It is not as maniacally uninhibited as "Old School" or as dementedly lovable as "Elf," but its cheerful dumbness is hard to resist.
The movie is funny when it's nasty, as when Ron and Veronica trade insults at the anchor desk. Most of the time, though, it's not nasty enough.
I can't help but feel that a funny movie was waiting to be unearthed amid all this self-congratulation and juvenile prankishness.
The sweet spirit that made last year's "Elf" such a success has curdled considerably.
Feels like an extended skit stretched and stretched, maybe not to the breaking point, but to the sagging point.
As parody, it's toothless and often smug, but as random Ferrellspeak generator, it has its delights.
A lazy, self-satisfied piece of work -- a comedy made by people who think so highly of themselves, they assume they'll get a laugh just by showing up in front of the camera.
Ferrell, of course, has his moments. But he doesn't have an engaging "center" as a comedian.
Anchorman has one amusing character, a dumb weatherman played by Steve Carell, and a nicely observed set piece about what newscasters really say to one another when they're shuffling papers between segments. Otherwise it's a long string of heavy-footed sight and sound gags.
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 460 Ratings
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booloolooMar 16, 2009Between my 3 friends at school and me we have seen this 43 times. Brilliance from Adam Mckay.
Oct 28, 2012I really can't fathom why a movie like this is popular. It's just Will Ferrell saying stupid things in a tone he considers to be comedic. IfI really can't fathom why a movie like this is popular. It's just Will Ferrell saying stupid things in a tone he considers to be comedic. If you can shut off your brain for 90 minutes, this might be enjoyable, but if you prefer to laugh at movies that are written with wit and intelligence, you might want to stay away from this one. It is one of the most overrated comedies of the 21st century, as well as one of the worst. I think this sort of act from Will Ferrell was popular when this movie came out, but now I think people are starting to get sick of it, and I can't imagine the sequel getting good reviews. I could find the same level of intelligent humor on Nickelodeon or The Cartoon Network, just not as crude. I wouldn't mind the crudeness if it were actually funny or clever, but this movie was far from that. I didn't laugh one time. I'd like to sit down with someone who found this movie funny, and ask them to explain the humor in every joke. Thinking about the jokes in a great comedy causes those jokes to flourish, and the value of the humor increases. Try to dissect each moment of purported humor in this movie, and you will truly find nobody home.… Full Review »
Sep 1, 2014Despite overwhelming praise for Anchorman over the past ten years, I still have little appreciation for this "comic" flick. Will Ferrell isDespite overwhelming praise for Anchorman over the past ten years, I still have little appreciation for this "comic" flick. Will Ferrell is Will Ferrell and nothing more. His unfunny antics are just as present here as they are in every other disappointing Ferrell flick.… Full Review »


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Elementary and Secondary Education:
Ed-Flex States Vary in Implementation of Waiver Process
HEHS-99-17: Published: Nov 13, 1998. Publicly Released: Nov 13, 1998.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act (Ed-Flex) in 1994, focusing on: (1) the scope of Ed-Flex and how it works; (2) the criteria states must meet to participate in Ed-Flex and identify the extent to which states not currently participating satisfy these criteria; (3) the number and type of waivers that Ed-Flex states have granted to their local school districts; (4) participating states' views on the usefulness of Ed-Flex; and (5) issues for ensuring accountability if Ed-Flex is continued or expanded.
GAO noted that: (1) under the Ed-Flex project, the state is allowed to make decisions about whether particular school districts should be granted waivers of certain federal requirements; (2) although the federal government has established a large number of education programs, states can waive only certain specific requirements within six programs; (3) in 5 of the 12 Ed-Flex states, the state can grant only individual waivers; (4) in the remaining seven states, the state can grant statewide waivers without the requirement that the district demonstrate its specific need for the waiver; (5) to be eligible for selection as an Ed-Flex state, a state had to meet two criteria related to its ability to implement Ed-Flex in conjunction with overall education reform; (6) states were required to: (a) have a plan for education reform that had been reviewed and approved by the federal Department of Education; and (b) be able to modify any of their own state requirements that were associated with the federal waivers they granted; (7) currently, only 2 of the 38 nonparticipating states clearly satisfy these criteria and would be eligible to participate if the limit of 12 Ed-Flex states was eliminated; (8) states participating in the Ed-Flex project vary in the number of waivers they have granted to local school districts; (9) the waivers granted by Ed-Flex states typically center around Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; (10) Title I provides funds to many school districts to give special educational assistance to economically and educationally disadvantaged students; (11) school districts seeking waivers have mainly sought to change how Title I funds can be used within a school or to change the distribution of Title I funds across schools; (12) states also vary in the degree to which they view these waivers as helpful; (13) some states told GAO that Ed-Flex is useful for creating a climate that encourages innovation and flexibility, even if few waivers are granted; (14) others reported that because the authority to grant waivers is limited to specific programs and requirements, Ed-Flex is of limited value; (15) the Ed-Flex project creates challenges in holding districts accountable for the results of individual waivers and also in holding states, districts, and the federal Department of Education accountable for the results of federal programs that are affected by these waivers; and (16) while some states have put in place specific goals and established clear and measurable objectives for evaluating the impact of waivers, many Ed-Flex states have not established any goals or have defined only vague objectives.
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Federal Student Loans:Education Could Do More to Help Ensure Borrowers Are Aware of Repayment and Forgiveness OptionsGAO-15-663: Published: Aug 25, 2015. Publicly Released: Sep 17, 2015.
Jul 23, 2015
Teacher Preparation Programs:Education Should Ensure States Identify Low-Performing Programs and Improve Information-SharingGAO-15-598: Published: Jul 23, 2015. Publicly Released: Jul 23, 2015.
Teacher Preparation Programs:Survey of State Entities that Oversee Teacher Preparation Programs (GAO-15-599SP, July 2015), an E-supplement to GAO-15-598GAO-15-599SP: Published: Jul 23, 2015. Publicly Released: Jul 23, 2015.
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School Meals:USDA Could Improve Verification Process for Program AccessGAO-15-634T: Published: May 19, 2015. Publicly Released: May 19, 2015.
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Indian Affairs:Further Actions on GAO Recommendations Needed to Address Systemic Management Challenges with Indian EducationGAO-15-597T: Published: May 13, 2015. Publicly Released: May 13, 2015.
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Indian Affairs:Further Actions on GAO Recommendations Needed to Address Systemic Management Challenges with Indian EducationGAO-15-539T: Published: Apr 22, 2015. Publicly Released: Apr 22, 2015.
Apr 13, 2015
Race to the Top:Education Could Better Support Grantees and Help Them Address Capacity ChallengesGAO-15-295: Published: Apr 13, 2015. Publicly Released: Apr 13, 2015.
Race to the Top:Survey of School Districts' Capacity to Implement Reform (GAO-15-317SP, April 2015), an E-supplement to GAO-15-295GAO-15-317SP: Published: Apr 13, 2015. Publicly Released: Apr 13, 2015.
Race to the Top:Survey of State Education Agencies' Capacity to Implement Reform (GAO-15-316SP, April 2015), an E-supplement to GAO-15-295GAO-15-316SP: Published: Apr 13, 2015. Publicly Released: Apr 13, 2015.
Women in STEM Research:Federal Agencies Differ in the Data They Collect on Grant ApplicantsGAO-15-291R: Published: Mar 17, 2015. Publicly Released: Apr 13, 2015.
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Rare Hideaways still has some availability for families looking to escape during the Whitsun half term break at the end of May.
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Haven holidays Perran Sands family holiday park is set amidst Cornwall's largest dune system and nestled amongst the dunes are a number of Glamping options.
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The team at Rare Hideaways – the finest collection of self-catering accommodation to be found the length and breadth of Wales – have been scouring the country over the last 12 months and have discovered 10 new properties which have been added to the 2014/15 brochure, taking the total number of 'invitation only' members to 37.
Holidaymakers can do Cannes with Eurocamp
For anyone wanting to join the film industry's elite for the 67th Cannes Film Festival this May, a break with Eurocamp offers the ideal way to get in on the action - with seven nights staying at the outdoor holiday specialist's nearby Cap Esterel holiday village from just £530 per party.
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With such an extensive selection of properties to be found on Spain-holiday.com, perhaps this is the year to arrange a house party with family or friends? From architect-designed properties to traditional country houses and from contemporary mountain retreats to sleek modern designs, there is something to suit every taste and budget.
A winter wonderland all of your own
The stunning 5 star Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa and Island is located just off the West Coast Highlands of Scotland, a two hour drive from Glasgow.
Avoid winter heating hikes with a long stay holiday to Spain
Here's a novel way of avoiding soaring energy costs this winter - escape the cold with a long stay holiday in Spain.
Luxury penthouse apartments unveiled at Windermere Marina Village
Exclusive new waterside penthouses boasting glorious views of Northern England's largest inland marina will be welcoming their first guests from January 2014.
Hip Chalets goes piste side
Hip Chalets, the luxury ski chalet specialist, is delighted to introduce their newest and exclusive guest property the ski-in / ski-out Chalet de la Gliere.
Grand Cornish properties worth a celebration
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As a former video game enthusiast I am familiar with the thrill, entertainment and adrenaline rush that gaming offers. Now, as a faculty member at M State in Detroit Lakes I am instructing students who may have the same love for video games that I had many years ago. My wife tells me I am entertaining and I tend to agree with her but sometimes it is a challenge to capture and hold my students attention. Let's face it, my lectures won't always keep you on the edge of your seat or keep you coming back for more.
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Many of my students are drawn to HP LIFE because it is similar to a video game that requires skill, quests, achievement, solve-problems, self-awareness, and it can remove one from your current mental state in the sense you become one with the game.
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Very little training in the operation's side of things. I received very little in the way of training and the proper way of store set up and planograms etc. The communication between store management and regional management is horrible. RSD would be very hard to get a hold of. Also pay store assoc. only min. wage, which makes it hard to keep employees.
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Need to make sure that your RSD's actually take the time to fully train store managers. Aslo improve the communication between upper management and the store level.
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Another year has flown by rather fast and we find ourselves celebrating our Wedding Anniversary yet again. 16 years married, 21 years together ... I am currently reading Kerri Sackville's new book and there is a line in it which says that when you are married for a while it is like reading the same book over and over. For us it isn't like that, we are both changing and certainly with the arrival of Nicholas, life is definately not the same book over and over.
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November 16, 2009: Fifteen Years Of Daily Illumination
Fifteen years ago today, we started the Daily Illuminator to tell our online fans what we were up to on a (mostly) daily basis. It was an experiment, but it worked. It's still going strong today, which makes the Daily Illuminator one of the first blogs on the Internet! As far as we know, it's the oldest one that's still getting updated regularly. In the beginning you can see that we weren't even sure what to call it, since the term "weblog," let alone "blog," would not become widespread for years.
So, for 15 years, the DI has brought you product announcements, sneak peeks at games in development, convention reports, comings and goings of staff, general musings about the industry, and things we thought were just plain cool. So hop on over to the archives and take a stroll down memory lane, or find out what we were doing on your birthday back in the 20th century.
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The Rich and the Rest of Us: A Poverty Manifesto. SmileyBooks
Three of the best films of the year: Samsara, Looper, and Seven Psychopaths.
I Told My Soul to Sing: Finding God with Emily Dickinson by Kristin LeMay / Grace and Mercy by Jonathan Butler / Gather at the Table: The Healing Journey of a Daughter of Slavery and a Son of the Slave Trade by Sharon Leslie Morgan and Thomas Norman DeWolf / We Are Not Ghosts by Mark Dworkin and Melissa Young
Betsy Shirley talks to author Francisco X. Stork about helping young adults ask the hard questions.
Stephen Colbert, a practicing Catholic and sometimes CCD teacher, does a "liturgical dance" number to the hymn, "King of Glory." You're welcome.
There are some artists whose work leaves you walking away thinking, "How in the world did they do that?" The Yeasayer performance at the 9:30 Club in D.C. on Nov. 15 was one such performance.
The psychedelic electro pop group hailing from Brooklyn pumped out a wholesome set of favorites from its older releases as well as songs from its recent — and divisive — album Fragrant World, all to the backdrop of what looked like a chunk of the Epcot ball from Disney World.
But the elaborate — and frequently trippy — back drop and light show seamlessly augmented the synth-laden songs, morphed electric guitar, and catchy hooks. It was truly and audiovisual experience. Had their performance included some neon gummy worms or something, it would have engaged nearly every sense.
VATICAN CITY -- Their lives steeped in intrigue, treason and lust, and set against a backdrop of luscious Italian landscapes and Renaissance masterpieces, the Borgias are probably the most famous -- or infamous -- family in the long history of the papacy.
Now, a new Italian book wants to dispel, at least in part, the "black legend" surrounding a dynasty that bore two popes as well as cardinals, poets, and warriors.
Journalist and historian Mario Dal Bello drew on documents from the Vatican Secret Archive to write his new book, I Borgia: La leggenda nera, or The Borgias: The Black Legend.
For five centuries, the Borgias have attracted writers, painters and playwrights. They have been the subject of hundreds of movies and TV productions, most recently Showtime's popular series, The Borgias.
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A Cohort Study of Pesticide Poisoning and Depression in Colorado Farm Residents
ABSTRACT Depressive symptoms have been associated with pesticide poisoning among farmers in cross-sectional studies, but no longitudinal studies have assessed the long-term influence of poisoning on depressive symptoms. The purpose of this study was to describe the associations between pesticide poisoning and depressive symptoms in a cohort of farm residents.
Farm operators and their spouses were recruited in 1993 from farm truck registrations using stratified probability sampling. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression scale was used to evaluate depression in participants using generalized estimating equations. Baseline self-reported pesticide poisoning was the exposure of interest in longitudinal analyses.
Pesticide poisoning was significantly associated with depression in three years of follow-up after adjusting for age, gender, and marital status (odds ratio [OR] 2.59; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.20-5.58). Depression remained elevated after adjusting for health, decreased income, and increased debt (OR 2.00; CI 0.91-4.39) and was primarily due to significant associations with the symptoms being bothered by things (OR 3.29; CI 1.95-5.55) and feeling everything was an effort (OR 1.93; CI 1.14-3.27).
Feeling bothered and that everything was an effort were persistently associated with a history of pesticide poisoning, supportive of the hypothesis that prolonged irritability may result from pesticide poisoning.
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- "For example , depression was more common among applicators who were past smokers ( Strine et al . 2008 ) or who had visited a medical doctor in the past year or had poorer health ( Beseler and Stallones 2008 ) . Therefore , the validity of self - reported ever physician - diagnosed depression in our study is likely good . "
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ABSTRACT: Background: Pesticide exposure may be positively associated with depression. Few previous studies have considered the episodic nature of depression or examined individual pesticides. Objective: We evaluated associations between pesticide exposure and depression among male private pesticide applicators in the Agricultural Health Study. Methods: We analyzed data for 10 pesticide classes and 50 specific pesticides used by 21,208 applicators enrolled in 1993-1997 who completed a follow-up telephone interview in 2005-2010. We divided applicators who reported a physician diagnosis of depression (n = 1,702; 8%) into those who reported a previous diagnosis of depression at enrollment but not follow-up (n = 474; 28%), at both enrollment and follow-up (n = 540; 32%), and at follow-up but not enrollment (n = 688; 40%) and used polytomous logistic regression to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% CIs. We used inverse probability weighting to adjust for potential confounders and to account for the exclusion of 3,315 applicators with missing covariate data and 24,619 who did not complete the follow-up interview. Results: After weighting for potential confounders, missing covariate data, and dropout, ever-use of two pesticide classes, fumigants and organochlorine insecticides, and seven individual pesticides- the fumigants aluminum phosphide and ethylene dibromide; the phenoxy herbicide (2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)acetic acid (2,4,5-T); the organochlorine insecticide dieldrin; and the organophosphate insecticides diazinon, malathion, and parathion-were all positively associated with depression in each case group, with ORs between 1.1 and 1.9. Conclusions: Our study supports a positive association between pesticide exposure and depression, including associations with several specific pesticides.Environmental Health Perspectives 06/2014; 122(9). DOI:10.1289/ehp.1307450 · 7.98 Impact Factor
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Article: Occupational exposure to pesticides, nicotine and Minor Psychiatric Disorders among tobacco farmers in southern Brazil.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Exposure to pesticides has been associated with psychiatric problems among farm workers, although there is still controversy as to chemical types, intensity and forms of exposure that represent risk factors for neuropsychological problems. Furthermore, tobacco workers are exposed to dermal absorption of nicotine, although its effect on mental health has not yet been studied. Objectives: To identify the prevalence of minor psychiatric disorders (MPD) among tobacco farmers and associated factors, paying special attention to pesticide and nicotine exposure. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with a representative sample of tobacco growers, characterizing economic indicators of the farms, socio-demographic factors, lifestyle habits and occupational exposures. Multivariate analysis was performed using a hierarchical Poisson regression model. Results: A total of 2400 tobacco farmers were assessed and MPD prevalence was 12%. MPD was higher among women (PR 1.4), workers aged 40 or over, tenants/employees (PR 1.8) and those who reported having difficulty in paying debts (PR 2.0). Low socioeconomic status was inversely associated with MPD prevalence. Tasks involving dermal exposure to pesticides showed risk varying between 35% and 71%, whereas tobacco growers on farms using organophosphates had 50% more risk of MPD than those not exposed to this kind of pesticide. The number of pesticide poisoning and green tobacco sickness episodes showed linear association with MPD. Conclusions: The study reinforces the evidence of the association between pesticide poisoning and mental health disorders. It also points to increased risk of MPD from low socioeconomic status, dermal pesticide exposure as well as from exposure to organophosphates. Furthermore, the study reveals intense nicotine exposure as a risk for tobacco farmers' mental health. (C) 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc.NeuroToxicology 05/2014; 45. DOI:10.1016/j.neuro.2014.05.002 · 3.38 Impact Factor
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- "Several pesticides, especially organophosphates, are neurotoxic and have been associated with increased psychiatric problems, particularly depression (Stallones and Beseler, 2002; Beseler et al., 2006; London et al., 2005, 2012; Wesseling et al., 2010; Beseler and Stallones, 2008; Freire and Koifman, 2013; Lima et al., 2011; Keifer and Firestone, 2007). These problems could contribute to the occurrence of suicide among exposed workers (London et al., 2005, 2012; Stallones, 2006). "
ABSTRACT: The association between pesticide use and an increased suicide risk is a controversial issue. Previous studies have shown higher rates of suicide among agricultural workers and people living in small municipalities, but have not identified the causes of these results.NeuroToxicology 05/2014; 45. DOI:10.1016/j.neuro.2014.05.003 · 3.38 Impact Factor


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- Maison Scotch Sweater$97 yoox.comSide slit hemline Knitted Lightweight sweater Two-tone pattern Round collar Long sleeves No pockets Logo detail 2-piece set. Material:100% Cotton
- Maison Scotch Silky Front Tee - Hunter GreenMeasurements of a Size S: Bust:102cm Waist: 106cm Length (from shoulder seam) 68cm. Make a statement in this beautifuly silky photo printed tee from Maison Scotch. The mix of silky and jersey material makes it easy to dress casual or style up for an evening look. The wide boat neckline fits on the shoulders for a flatering feminine style. Gold moon charm necklace included. Style yours with some Twist & Tango boyfriend jeans. 100% Modal. Wash with similar colours.
- Maison Scotch Simonot Sweatshirt$118 anthropologie.comCotton-nylon knit. Button detail at shoulder. Machine wash. Imported.
- Maison Scotch Lightweight Relaxed Fit Button Up Shirt Women's Long Sleeve Button Up, Yellow$45 6pm.comFun, cotton shirt pairs perfectly with your favorite pair of jeans, or layers over a snappy tee. Woven cotton fabrication with star print wears easily. Fold-over shirt collar. Long sleeves sport buttoned cuffs and a drop shoulder accent. Button-up closure in front. Curved hemline drops at back. 100% cotton. Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. Imported. Measurements: ; Length: 25 in ; Product measurements were taken using size 1 (SM). Please note that measurements may vary by size.
- Maison Scotch Sunglasses Print T-shirt$27 $60 psyche.co.ukTry Maison Scotch this season for stylish, lightweight t-shirts. This t-shirt features a sunglasses pattern on the front and the words "Ready for the summer" at the bottom of the t-shirt. The t-shirt is large fitting and has a lightweight finish for the more relaxed look. Style with light wash denim and sandals for a cool style in the warmer months. 100% Cotton. Crew neck. Straight hem. Sunglasses print. Maison Scotch logo at the back. Maison Scotch tassel necklace included. Machine wash. Size & Fit Size photographed: small Pit to pit: 19" (inches)
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- Maison Scotch Shirt$111 yoox.comPlain weave Logo detail Floral design V-neckline Long sleeves Buttoned cuffs Front closure Button closing No pockets. Material:70% Cotton, 30% Silk
- Maison Scotch City Print Tee Tops$39 $55 revolveclothing.comCity Print Tee Cotton blend. Specked jersey knit fabric.
- Maison Scotch Vintage Top - Combo X$120 the-dressingroom.comMeasurements for a size S: Bust: 108cm Waist: 106cm Length (from shoulder seam): 66.5cm. This top from Maison Scotch is an infusion of vintage romanticism and exotic floral prints, in a semi sheer crepe. The blouse is black with a dusky blue, tan and green floral print, featuring a V neckline with button fastening, stitch detailing around the neckline and shoulders, long sleeved with button fastened cuffs and a loose body. Create a relaxed bohemian style by styling this gorgeous top with a pair of J Brand dark wash jeans and some Ash Ivana ankle boots. The top also comes with a complimentary fine gold tone necklace. 100% Polyester. 30 degree wash with similar colours.
- Maison Scotch Short Sleeve Blouse$35 $115 nordstromrack.comSplit neck. Short sleeves. Front button closures. Allover print. Approx. 25"" length. Imported
- Maison Scotch Short Sleeve Rock Tee - Combo F$32 $61 the-dressingroom.comA bright little basic tee from Maison Scotch with a fresh twist. This beautiful lime colour features wording and arrow design which really complete the top. Perfect for styling up with shorts on holiday or styled up with some Paige denim and you are ready for summers day. 50% Cotton and 50% Polyester. Hand wash in warm water.
- Maison Scotch Photo Print Top$120 vanmildert.comAdd this elegant Maison Scotch photo print top to your wardrobe. This style features beaded detailing around the neck-line and a bold print to the front. Size selection: Brands own sizing. Fits true to size, take your normal size. A size 1 is the equivalent to a British size 8. Cut with a regular fit. 100% polyester. Machine washable.
- Maison Scotch Top$37 $70 yoox.comJersey Two-tone pattern Round collar Sleeveless No appliqués No pockets. Material:50% Cotton, 50% Polyester
- Maison Scotch Long Sleeve Beachy Top w/ Embroideries Women's Blouse, Black$57 6pm.comFly to the next level in this Maison Scotch peasant top. Crepe cotton features a decorative embroidered design. Split scoop neckline flaunts tassel ties. Long sleeves flaunts embroidered cuffs. Straight hem. 100% cotton. Hand wash cold, line dry. Imported. Measurements: ; Length: 25 in ; Product measurements were taken using size 1 (SM). Please note that measurements may vary by size.
- Maison Scotch Sweater$138 yoox.comKnitted Lightweight sweater Solid color Round collar Long sleeves No pockets Print Logo detail. Material:70% Viscose, 30% Polyester
- Maison Scotch Button Up Viscose Shirt Women's Short Sleeve Button Up, Pink$57 6pm.comDrapey viscose flaunts a petite floral pattern throughout. Button-up closure boasts a notched collar. Short sleeves. Straight hemline. 100% viscose. Hand wash cold, line dry. Imported. Measurements: ; Length: 26 in ; Product measurements were taken using size 1 (SM). Please note that measurements may vary by size.
- Maison Scotch Home Alone Tank$34 $49 shopbop.comThis striped Maison Scotch tank has tiny slubs for a gently worn feel. Solid trim at neckline and arm openings. Rounded hem. Fabric: Slubbed jersey. 92% viscose/8% silk. Hand wash. Imported, Turkey.
- Maison Scotch Throw-on Longer Length Knitted Cardigan Women's Sweater, White$72 6pm.comSuper comfy, throw-on design includes a self-tie, faux-leather belt. Boucle knit cardigan flaunts a melange design. Open front design. Long sleeves. Raw hem points low in the front. 81% cotton, 19% nylon. Hand wash cold, line dry. Imported. Measurements: ; Length: 31 in ; Product measurements were taken using size 1/2 (SM/MD). Please note that measurements may vary by size.
- Maison Scotch Boxy Sweat With Cut Off Sleeves$41 $90 psyche.co.ukThe Maison Scotch Boxy Sweat With Cut Off Sleeves features an embroidered text motif across the front in a contrasting colour. The sweat is a cropped style with a loose fit in a soft cotton. There is a small brand charm above the hem and raw edged cuffs. Style with turned up jeans and pumps for a casual and cool style. 100% Cotton. Embroidered text motif. Insert ribbed collar and hem. Raw edge cuffs. Crop design. Loose fit. Brand logo charm at hem. Tonal stitching. Ultra soft. Machine wash. Size & Fit: Model's height: 5'6" Model wears: Size extra small Pit to pit: 21.5"
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text: Father's Personalised Sterling Silver Tie Clip by Merci Maman £59$127.85€87.31$97.06 In stock free gift wrap £10.75$23.29€15.90$17.68 delivery to United States Receive this item 5-10 working days from dispatch International delivery available front engraving (required) do you want an engraving on the reverse ?do you want an engraving on the reverse ? (required)Yes, please engrave the reverse (+ £10)No, thank youdo you want an engraving on the reverse ? (required)Yes, please engrave the reverse (+ $21.67)No, thank youdo you want an engraving on the reverse ? (required)Yes, please engrave the reverse (+ €14.79)No, thank youdo you want an engraving on the reverse ? (required)Yes, please engrave the reverse (+ $16.45)No, thank you back engraving add greeting card?add greeting card? (required)No greeting card, Thank youFather Card (+ £2.95)New Baby Card (+ £2.95)Lover Card (+ £2.95)Birthday Card (+ £2.95)Thank You -heart- Card (+ £2.95)Merry Christmas Card (+ £2.95)With Love Card (+ £2.95)Friendship Card (+ £2.95)Congratulations Card (+ £2.95)Wedding Card (+ £2.95)add greeting card? (required)No greeting card, Thank youFather Card (+ $6.39)New Baby Card (+ $6.39)Lover Card (+ $6.39)Birthday Card (+ $6.39)Thank You -heart- Card (+ $6.39)Merry Christmas Card (+ $6.39)With Love Card (+ $6.39)Friendship Card (+ $6.39)Congratulations Card (+ $6.39)Wedding Card (+ $6.39)add greeting card? (required)No greeting card, Thank youFather Card (+ €4.36)New Baby Card (+ €4.36)Lover Card (+ €4.36)Birthday Card (+ €4.36)Thank You -heart- Card (+ €4.36)Merry Christmas Card (+ €4.36)With Love Card (+ €4.36)Friendship Card (+ €4.36)Congratulations Card (+ €4.36)Wedding Card (+ €4.36)add greeting card? (required)No greeting card, Thank youFather Card (+ $4.85)New Baby Card (+ $4.85)Lover Card (+ $4.85)Birthday Card (+ $4.85)Thank You -heart- Card (+ $4.85)Merry Christmas Card (+ $4.85)With Love Card (+ $4.85)Friendship Card (+ $4.85)Congratulations Card (+ $4.85)Wedding Card (+ $4.85) greeting card message additional comments quantity by Merci Maman Location: London, GB read seller's profile see seller's complete range more items from this seller Father's Personalised Sterling Silver Iden... £39$84.51€57.71$64.16 Men's Personalised Dog Tag Chain Necklace £59$127.85€87.31$97.06 Personalised Sterling Silver Round Cufflinks £99$214.53€146.51$162.87 Personalised Sterling Silver House Key Ring £49$106.18€72.51$80.61 Men's Personalised Sterling Silver Marine ... £39$84.51€57.71$64.16 Men's Personalised Sterling Silver Anchor ... £49$106.18€72.51$80.61 view all you may also like PRODUCT DETAILS CUSTOMER REVIEWS DELIVERY RETURNS Made in Britain can be personalised free gift wrap ask seller a question save for later This tie clip or tie slide is a classic accessory for men with a twist. It is used to clip your tie to the underlying shirt so that it hangs straightly for a neat look! It will be personalised with the name, date or short message of your choice. All engraving is done by hand in our London workshop and your rpesent will be delivered to you in a beautiful orange gift box. made from: >925 Sterling Silver > Personalisation included > Engraved by hand > Free Gift box dimensions: Tie clip measures 5.5 x 0.5cm product code: 350467 1 customer review Thu 10 Jul 2014 Perfect product, arrived quickly read about our product rating system ratings guide trusted independent customer feedbackforum excellent bad good poor This product is dispatched to you by Merci Maman. MAINLAND UK order now and receive this item by price Tracked Next Day 1pm Delivery Monday 12 October £9.70$21.01€14.35$15.95 Saturday Delivery Saturday 10 October £15.70$34.02€23.23$25.82 Standard Delivery Tuesday 13 October £2.75$5.95€4.06$4.52 NON-MAINLAND UK estimated delivery price Highlands & Islands of Scotland 2-5 working daysfrom dispatch £2.75$5.95€4.06$4.52 Northern Ireland 2-5 working daysfrom dispatch £2.75$5.95€4.06$4.52 Other UK Islands 2-5 working daysfrom dispatch £2.75$5.95€4.06$4.52 INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY estimated delivery price Western Europe 2-5 working daysfrom dispatch £7.50$16.25€11.09$12.33 Rest of Europe 5-10 working daysfrom dispatch £7.50$16.25€11.09$12.33 USA & Canada 5-10 working daysfrom dispatch £10.75$23.29€15.90$17.68 Asia & Australasia 5-10 working daysfrom dispatch £11.50$24.92€17.01$18.91 Rest of the world 5-14 working daysfrom dispatch £11.50$24.92€17.01$18.91 You have 28 days, from receipt of cancellable goods, to notify the seller if you wish to cancel your order or exchange an item. Please note: goods that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to your specific requirements, perishable products and personal items sold with a hygiene seal (cosmetics, underwear) in instances where the seal is broken are non-refundable, unless faulty. Read more about our returns policy.Should you choose to return or exchange your order you will need to deliver the item(s) to the UK, where this seller is based. Merci Maman's return policy


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Previously, Barack Obama, the US president, had supported civil unions for same sex couples, but he had not endorsed marriage.
Since 2010 he has maintained that his views were "evolving" on the subject. On Wednesday, that changed.
Obama became the first sitting president to back same-sex marriage. It was a historic and monumental public announcement.But while stating that those were his personal views, he insisted that it is up to the individual US states to decide.
"The gay and lesbian rights community has been extraordinarily effective at twisting Barack Obama's arms and they've gotten not everything but a lot of what they wanted out of him, they've been extremely effective."
- Adam Serwer, a reporter for Mother Jones magazine
Effectively it means that he is not endorsing the notion that same-sex marriage is a fundamental right guaranteed by the US constitution that can never be taken away. And so much debate has ensued since then.
Obama's statement came just hours after voters in the key swing state of North Carolina voted by a landslide in favour of a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage, becoming the 30th state in the US to do so.
The North Carolina vote underscores the discrepancy between opinion polls suggesting a plurality in the US supporting same-sex marriage, and the reality at the ballot box. That defeat for marriage equality underscores the political risk which Obama, by publicly endorsing gay marriage, is taking in November's presidential elections.
This is what the US president said in his interview with the US network ABC: "For me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that same-sex couples should be able to get married and I continue to believe that this is an issue that will be worked out at the local level…What I'm saying is that different states are coming to different conclusions…"
Earlier this year, internal documents were revealed by a court which outlined some of the tactics used by the National Organization for Marriage.One document detailed the organisation's plan to pit the gay community against the Latino and African-American communities over the issue of homosexual marriage.
"The same poll that showed North Carolina overwhelming supporting the amendment also showed that they didn't understand it… 60 per cent did not understand what it was going to do..."
- William Robinson, a regional field director for the Coalition to Protect All North Carolina Families
Among other things, the report said: "The strategic goal of this project is to drive a wedge between gays and blacks – two key Democratic constituencies. Find, equip, energise and connect African-American spokespeople for marriage, develop a media campaign around their objections to gay marriage as a civil right, provoke the gay marriage base into responding by denouncing these spokesmen and women as bigots. No politician wants to take up and push an issue that splits the base of the party..."The American public's view on gay marriage however has also evolved over the years. In the mid-90s a large majority of Americans were against gay marriage by 40 points. But throughout the last decade the views have gradually changed with the latest figures showing 50 per cent of Americans supporting same-sex weddings while 48 per cent opposed them.
So, how much of a risk is it for Obama to endorse same-sex marriage? And should he go further by taking the issue out of the jurisdiction of individual states, and support the granting of legal protection under the US constitution for gay and lesbian couples?
Joining presenter Shihab Rattansi on Inside Story: US 2012 to discuss these issues are guests: William Robinson, a regional field director for the Coalition to Protect All North Carolina Families, a group promoting marriage equality for all; Brian Brown, the president of the National Organization for Marriage, a group aiming to protect traditional marriage values between a man and a woman; and Adam Serwer, a reporter for Mother Jones magazine.
"It was an internal memo [from four years ago] and it was wrong because we're not creating this wedge. This is a reality that the Democratic party is increasingly moving to marginalise those voices that strongly oppose same-sex marriage…and is going to have electoral repercussions."
- Brian Brown, the president of the National Organization for Marriage
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Comments to ABC News signal shift from previous position that his personal views on the issue "were evolving".
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