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We work with businesses all over the country to minimise landfill costs by maximising their recoverable and recyclable waste.
Recycling in Australia has matured to a point where it's becoming the first instinct when we're looking to throw things away. We're doing everything we can to capitalise on this behavioral shift to make its fulfillment as easy as possible with an ever-growing range of recycling services.
Education and Awareness
Waste and recycling education is central to raising awareness about the importance of recycling and to changing behaviours within your business. We can partner with you to deliver educational programs to help you achieve the best results for your company and the environment.
Delivering Tangible Results
We have helped deliver tangible results for organisations across a number of different sectors:
- Working with a leading food manufacturer, we successfully redirected 90 per cent of their waste from landfill.
- Through recycling, reprocessing and reselling the mineral oil sourced from thousands of automotive workshops around Australia, we have saved the equivalent of 943 000 barrels of oil per annum.
- We've turned damaged and surplus brewery products into soil conditioners to improve poor soil quality.
- Working with a consortium of local councils, we designed, managed and ran a transfer station which helped to reduce waste going to local landfills by 80 per cent.
Resource Recovery Solutions
We view all waste as a resource and place a strong focus on incorporating recovery, recycling and reuse in everything we do. Our sustainable approach to waste management aims to maximise material recovery and recycling and minimise and treat the risk from hazardous waste disposal.
We work closely with clients to understand their processes and requirements, so we can provide integrated waste management solutions to effectively reduce total waste, enhance resource recovery and achieve a minimal impact on the environment. Our resource recovery solutions can be tailored to focus on specific environmental elements such as energy recovery, waste material recycling, water recycling, treating hazardous waste and minimising the overall carbon footprint.
Cleanaway collects and treats organic materials such as grease trap waste, green waste, food waste, waste generated by abattoirs, organic wastes from industrial processes as well as biosolids waste generated by sewage treatment plants. These wastes are beneficially used for soil conditioners, potting mixes, composting, land rehabilitation, landscaping, forestry and agricultural purposes. Biosolids and organic waste applications are used on large-scale agriculture and mine site rehabilitation projects across Australia. Waste oil is also collected and processed for reuse as pristine base oil.
Construction and demolition waste materials that would otherwise go to landfill are recovered for recycling and reuse in purpose built resource recovery facilities and at landfills. Concrete and bricks are crushed down for reuse; soil and wood are reused as mulch and woodchips for horticultural use; clean timber waste recovered is reused as fuel for power plants and metals are recycled.
Cleanaway also operates a range of municipal and commercial Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) that have a focus on recovery of packaging materials for recycling. Our recycling program for commercial and industrial businesses is supported by the Australian Packaging Covenant and has been recognised in Packaging Industry Awards.
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Steel tins are baled and sold to recyclers to be remade into steel products and packaging. Steel is 'detinned' to remove the thin layer of tin and is then heated using a furnace and mixed with other recycled scrap metal.
The melted product is then poured into casters to make ingots. Steel is 100 per cent recyclable so these recycled steel ingots can be used to make new car bodies, cans, aerosols, bikes, BBQs, furniture and whitegoods.
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Manufacturing remains "subdued" after the fourth consecutive quarter, when a majority of firms saw output fall, according to new research.
A survey of almost 350 UK companies by the EEF found the main reason was the difficult world economy, ongoing effects of the cutback in oil and gas investment, and the steel crisis, as well as uncertainty from the referendum on European Union membership.
The forward-looking indicators are more positive for the second half, with manufacturers working on the assumption the UK will choose to stay in the EU, the report noted.
The EEF said there were "tentative" signs that manufacturing will emerge from the "trough" later this year, although the research revealed continued weakness of investment plans.
EEF chief economist Lee Hopley said: "Conditions in manufacturing at least seem to be heading in the right direction, but the climb back to growth is still being challenged by the sluggish global economy and subdued investment at home. Some sectors continue to buck this trend, however, with chemicals and the transport sectors continuing to show growth.
"Furthermore, signs that the massive issues facing the mechanical and metals sectors are bottoming out bode rather better for growth in the second half of the year. These expectations will need to be realised before an increase in investment plans follow suit.
"Assuming it's a vote to remain, we expect manufacturing to remain broadly flat in 2016 for the second year running."

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Do great work at a great place to work. Celero is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a diverse workplace.
We strive to attract and retain exceptional individuals regardless of their sex, race, religion or other characteristics unrelated to the skills and abilities required for job performance.
We value our people by attracting, developing, and recognizing outstanding individuals, and by caring for them and their families.
Employment decisions are based on an individual's values, knowledge, skills, job performance, and other qualifications. Celero maintains policies and procedures designed to comply with applicable international and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment
Post : Operations Officer
Business Unit : Logistics
Contract Type : Full Type Permanent with six (6) months' probation
Reports to : Manager – Air Operations
Job Purpose : Supporting air freight operations to achieve its objectives in line with quality standards and policies.
Country : Mauritius
Key Accountabilities:
• Proceed with shipment follow up and customer update where necessary.
• Manifest key entry for inbound shipments
• Communicate with customers to arrange delivery on time
• Assess the delivery requirements and arrange as per the stipulated timeline
• Ensure accurate key entries are done in a timely manner
• Have a proactive approach for each file and anticipate situations.
• Facilitate the flow of information horizontally and vertically.
Key Performance Indicators:
• Minimising return to operations team (wrong or missing documents/ customer not contactable)
• Follow up of collection of customer's payment for the respective charges.
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• High proficiency in both English and French
• Intermediate level usage of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Able to manage own workload, set and meet deadlines and operate independently with minimum levels of supervision
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• Problem solving
• Maintain excellent customer service
• Honour the company's core values
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• Kindly upload motivation letter and updated curriculum vitae
Deadline for Submission : October 15, 2018Apply
- To secure best possible rates from any related service provider
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- Fluent in both French and English
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- Kindly send motivation letter, updated curriculum vitae.
- Customer Visits
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- Generate sales leads and acquire new customers.
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- Report competitor's activity to Express Manager.
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- Prepare proposals and quotations to customers.
- Coordinate with Credit Controllers on delayed collections.
- Promote the use of E-tools
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- Diploma in a related field
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- Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Wednesday, 23 June 2010
travelling around the world
ravelling around the world is a hot topic in our house at the moment as one child is off to Uganda and the eldest is in Koh Samui....got me thinking wistfully about my own travels around south east Asia with Samantha all those moons away....when I looked at my diary which I kept while travelling I realised that I had been to all the places that Francesca had been texting me about! Here are some pages from that diary/sketchbook and my Heyday!
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Things I've learnt in my second year of self employment
They say the first three years of self employment are the toughest. While this year has certainly been tough, it's been an adventure that I would continue to choose, year after year.
This time last year, I shared my lessons from my first year of self employment (Tanya Jacobs Photography is actually 5 years old this year). You can read that post here.
I read it last night and I had to chuckle. While some of the lessons still apply now, there are so many more in my second year.
So here they are.
Real, honest lessons from my second year of self employment.
Master your workflow
I don't have this down just yet, but I was forced to streamline my processes and get my workflow into some sort of arrangement when I was shooting back to back weddings and juggling late night editing, while being a mom and wife. Life with a busy toddler in the house and a business to run can be so hard, and yet, so rewarding.
It's okay to be a mom first
I love spending mornings with Ella doing art classes, horse rides, ice skating or attending Baby Bright Stars or Clamber Club. So that's what I do – I schedule mom hours into my day and I schedule work hours into my day. I'm a mom first, and that's my most important role.
Believe in your worth
We all struggle with stuff. Confidence, habits, jealousy… Me? I struggle with believing in my worth. But with some mentoring and self teaching, I've worked through this and you know what… I've got this! I believe in myself. I believe I'm worth my prices. I believe I offer my clients a fantastic service and quality and I deserve to charge what I feel that's worth. If you don't believe in your own worth, how can you possibly expect clients to?
Give your clients an experience they'll love
I've loved this – researching and refining my packages, my service, my offering to offer the very best of me and my products to my clients.
Forget about the likes
Facebook and Instagram are basically forcing you to think this way – unless you're advertising with a bajillion Rand each week. Forget about the number of likes and the hearts. They're not an indicator of how well your business is doing or how good your work is.
Be real. Like, Real, real.
I've received the most heartwarming interactions and connections with people online when I've shared openly, and honestly. I shared about my mom/entrepreneur struggles and other moms shared back. We joined forces and united and pushed each other along. I've found a tribe and I like my tribe. A lot.
Love your industry friends
I've been so fortunate to have amazing support all around me, and that includes the support of industry friends and colleagues. They were there to fall back on when I needed to rush to my mom's side when she was in ICU and they were there when I hit an all time low in my career when I disappointed a client.
Which leads me to my next point…
Mistakes. They're going to happen and they're going to effing hurt.
Badly. But you have to, HAVE TO, get up and try again, no matter how hard it is. Mistakes in business are hard lessons that need to be learnt.
Community over competition
Sharing work you can't take on, and sharing with people who believe in community over competition, is one of the most rewarding ways to help another person's business grow. Choose community over competition, every time.
Set your intentions
If you're going to succeed – succeed.
If you're going to step up – step up.
If you're going to do it – do it.
Intention is everything.
Invest in yourself
I've spent hard earned money on investing in courses, books, holidays and guides, all to better myself and my business. Investing in myself and my knowledge has been worth every cent.
Burn out is real.
Very real. There were days when I didn't know how to face my workload and be a good mother and wife. Learn to help yourself, and learn when you need to reach out for help. Back to back weddings, no normal life balance, and a non-sleeping baby in the house is a recipe for some pretty ugly crying.
Sleep training.
Completely un-photography related, but it was so necessary for me to function properly and to try regain control of my own balance. By sleep training, I mean sleep training Ella. 😉 It took her 21 months to finally sleep a straight 8 hours. Two nights ago, she pulled a 12 hour nighter with me (we had just arrived home after almost 23 hours of travelling). Sleep is important and Ella is a champ!
With every shoot, comes experience.
Your portfolio will grow, you'll learn to co-ordinate your work to show only what you love, and want to shoot, and you'll grow with time. Enjoy the journey.
Be grateful.
Be ready.
Be you.


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02.08.2010 (UNI) The Supreme Court has said that media is entitled to fair criticism of the judgement delivered by the court and such criticism is part of the fundamental rights of freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 (1)(a) of the Constitution of India.
A bench comprising Justices J M Panchal and A K Patnaik in their judgement noted 'national interest requires that all criticism of the judiciary must be strictly rational and sober and proceed from the highest motive without being coloured by any partisan spirit or tactics.' 'There is no manner of doubt that freedom of expressions contemplated by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India is available to the press and to criticise a judgement fairly albeit fiercely is no crime but a necessary right,' the bench said.
The apex court, while dropping contempt of court proceedings against Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal, leading English daily The Times of India and its former Supreme Court correspondent Rakesh Bhatnagar for criticising corruption in judiciary, further said 'a fair and reasonable criticism of a judgement which is a public document or which is a public act of a judge concerned with administration of justice would not constitute contempt'.
In fact, such fair and reasonable criticism must be encouraged because after all no one, much less judges, can claim infallibility.
The message examined the evils prevailing in the judicial system and was written with an object to achieve maintenance of purity in the administration of justice and the message was exposition of Mr Sibal's ideology.
Contempt of court proceedings were initiated against Mr Sibal and others for an article published in the leading English daily from Delhi on April 16, 1995 in which Mr Sibal, who was a senior advocate at that time, is alleged to have made a frontal attack on the corruption in judiciary.
The 27-page judgement has been written by Justice Panchal for the bench. UNI


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Thursday, 4 September 2014
Heart Concerns
23 comments:
- Khyra And Sometimes Her Mom said...
Nothing but our strongest vibes being sent to Pie-land fur our handsome pal Homer!
- 4 September 2014 at 00:08
I hope you are OK Homer. My golden baby Frankie is very ill right now and I'm sure he would know how you feel. Hope you get better very soon.
Cheryl Olvera
- 4 September 2014 at 00:11
- Fiona, as typed by Dr. Liz said...
We've got our paws crossed that they can find a cause and that you will heal quickly!
-Fiona and Family
- 4 September 2014 at 00:38
- The Thundering Herd said...
Woo! Best of luck and best wishes for speedy recovery.
- 4 September 2014 at 00:42
- Reilly-Denny Cowspotdogs said...
We will have all out paws crossed for you homer
- 4 September 2014 at 01:08
- Dino and Family said...
Fingers, toes and paws all crossed tightly for you, Homer, please get well soon! Sending you some extra strong healing vibes to you from Singapore! Big warm hugs!
Love, Dino & Family
- 4 September 2014 at 01:23
- Angel Tucker, Daisy and Leo said...
Homer, we have been very worried about all your health troubles lately. We are sending the power of the paw, and hope you are feeling better soon.
Daisy and mom Heidi
- 4 September 2014 at 02:59
- How Sam Sees It said...
Sending you healing vibes sweet boy. We are thinking of you and your family - love and hugs coming from all of us.
Monty and Harlow
- 4 September 2014 at 03:16
- ♥♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥♥ said...
All paws crossed for you here, Homer. Hope your heart will be OK.
Woos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning
- 4 September 2014 at 08:14
- The Life of Riley said...
Oh Homer,
We are so sorry to hear you are not feeling well, but sending you our love and very best wishes that you are feeling much better soon.
Riley, Enzo and their humans.
- 4 September 2014 at 09:52
- STELLA and RORY from Down Under said...
Howdy Homer, paws crossed here in Oz for you dear mate. Get well soon and know we are thinking of you.
No worries, and LOVE, Stella and Rory
- 4 September 2014 at 11:55
Oh! Hommer! Nothing but lots of pup-vibes for the return of your health! May you be as healthy as you are handsome!
- 4 September 2014 at 14:11
- Angus said...
Homer - There's a whole world of people out there wishing you well ! Get better soon matey.
- 4 September 2014 at 14:26
Take care Homer x
- 4 September 2014 at 15:02
- Jan Goth said...
Homer, a big hug . Please, please start feeling better. Sending warm thoughts to you and your family.
- 4 September 2014 at 16:29
- Mitch and Molly said...
Our paws are crossed tightly for you, Homer, and we're sending tons of AireZen!
Love ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly
- 4 September 2014 at 17:25
- Jake of Florida said...
That's way too much excitement! We hope the doctors will get things straightened out quickly.
Sending love to you and your humans!
Just Harry and mom
- 4 September 2014 at 20:52
- Kathie said...
Sending good thoughts your way, you wonderful boy!
- 5 September 2014 at 11:50
Hope you are feeling better Homer - very worried about you, are you able to blog and let us know how you are getting on? xx
- 11 September 2014 at 16:42
Stay strong sweetheart, best of luck and loads of positive thoughts <3
- 14 September 2014 at 05:55
- Kopii said...
How r u homer? Do blog soon to let us know if u r ok... stay strong! ♡♡
- 17 September 2014 at 17:47
- Golden Retiever said...
You'll be ok I hope
- 17 September 2014 at 20:51
- The Life of Riley said...
Hi Homer,
Back again to let you know we are still thinking of you.
Love and woofs,
- 22 September 2014 at 05:34


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Letter to the editor by Chris Hamilton - Protecting pregnant mothers and our children from harmful chemicals seems like an issue everyone can agree on. The Legislature is presently considering a bill - LD 1181, An Act to Further Strengthen the Protection of Pregnant Women and Children from Toxic Chemicals. This bill would move us closer to getting bisphenol A and other toxic chemicals out of our food supply.
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Teaser for my new Album 'Exit"
Cj'Pit posted a topic in Post Your Original Music!Small teaser for my latest album "Exit" (c) 2018 P.s. Also my other albums available here: Single - Inside Out New Single "Airdrop" Full Album Exit Album "Wind Between Us" (c) 2010 Album "Round The World" (c) 2015 My Piano Album "Dandelion" (c) 2014 Album "Letter From The Past" (c) 2011 Album "I Will Remember" (C) 2008
New game - TetraDefense!
ContinueTheEnd posted a topic in CommunityHi everyone, One of my friends recently launched a new web-based game called TetraDefense (that I composed the music for ) - it's a sweet combination of Tetris and "tower defense" that will blow your mind. The game looks simple, but watch out...although the first couple levels are easy, they get harder in a hurry! In fact, I still haven't beaten all the levels :), but I bet some of you guys will do better than I did: http://www.tetradefense.com/ FYI, the music changes every 3 levels, so you don't get bored of listening to the same track. And if you get stuck, the "How To Play" link at the bottom left will probably help you (of course you should read that first, but who has time for that?) Let me know what you think - and by all means, let me know if you manage to beat all the levels! GLHF -ContinueTheEnd
We want to thank the Community for allowing us to post here and be critiqued. We also want to thank everyone who supported us and helped us to get here. we want to thank our Producer at Rogue Studios. This is a track from our upcoming album, TBA
Making a pixel art video game!
exitmindbomb posted a topic in Post Your Art!Main character run cycle. Experimenting with times of day in the graveyard. Graveyard monsters from L-R: Bat, Therewolf, Zombie Eater, Zombie, Mummy, Vourdalak. Different armor ideas. I hope to use most of them. My favorite is the blue dude. He will shoot lemons from and ride around on his vacuum. When you enter a building, the front breaks away and you can see inside. Also, I invented a refrigevator™. Part refrigerator, part elevator. Not sure why the duck, but I know he/she will be important somewhere along the line. Idle animations for the main character and the duck. And finally, my pal Duane. As of right now, the scope of the game falls into the Megaman X / Castlevania 2 category. If funding increases, my goal is to produce a full on Metroidvania. This has been a blast to work on, and sometimes I do art streams. I also sometimes stream the music-writing process, as I will also be doing the OST for this game. More info here, if you're interested: https://www.patreon.com/theamazingbrando
indie Cipher Pusher : Action/Puzzle/Seafood ! Indie gameHello all, Today I won't talk about music remix (like this very old one Chrono Trigger remix I made in BASIC on my Amstrad CPC) In my spare time, and Since the Global Game Jam 2015, I'm working a on an Action/Puzzle game called Cipher Pusher and I'd like to tell you about it. It's about blocks, vortexes & seafood. In big pixels. Cipher Pusher Cipher Pusher is a 2D top down Action/Puzzle game where you will have to push, carry, rotate, and connect some blocks! But wait you can also remote-push, multi-push several blocks at a time, perform chain reactions… to achieve even greater combos! You play as an astronaut without any weapon… and though you will have to dodge thousands of missiles, encounter hostile octopus-like lifeforms, experiment strange mechanisms to solve puzzles… If you're interested, watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBfcmLdEkQw Tech notes & Sound I'm coding this game in C++. And I'm also coding its engine, based on Allegro 5. And be relieved, I'm not doing the music & sound myself! I know that I'm not good at this, especially since my attempt at making remix. Plus I don't have either the experience nor the equipment !! I'm so glad to work with T.O.M.Avatars a.k.a S Dee & Dave during concerts. Here's his soundcloud and his website. Also, here are some GIFs : Steam Greenlight & spread the word I have great pleasure in launching its Steam Greenlight http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=655219474 ! If you liked the trailer, or my previous work, please go to Steam website and vote YES here! As you probably know, this is important because it will allow the game to get published. If you want to help much more, it's possible! You can help us by spreading the word ! • on Facebook : Share this post https://www.facebook.com/CipherPusher/posts/1337700546245272 • on Twitter : RT this tweet https://twitter.com/elbloco80/status/732541118806659073 Thanks A LOT for your time!
What I've Done (Zyota Remix)
Zyota posted a topic in Post Your Original Music!I recently finished this remix of Linkin Park's 'What I've Done' Some people love it, some people hate it so let me know what you think
"Seraphim" Original Soundtrack (Available for Listening!)Hello, fellow game music fans! ReMixer Peach here with a special game music soundtrack I wrote for a published indie game! It is available for listening on and SoundCloud, and we have plans for a physical album release. Game Description "Seraphim", a different kind of arcade shooter by Studio Ravenheart, is an indie title for the PlayStation Vita (Mobile), iOS, Android, Nook, Kindle, Windows Phone, and Blackberry. Taking place in an abstract celestial realm, you assume the role of a great otherworldly being known only as The Seraph, defending the worlds from invading constructs with blasts from your six mighty wings. Tracklist 1. Hail to the Seraph 2. Our Protector 3. Fragmented 4. Our Protector Empowered Hail to the Seraph This song features as the title menu, high score, and instructions theme, invoking the sound of imminent battle. It is a derivative of the song played when fighting against the incoming threats, played at a slightly slower pace for a different feeling. Our Protector This song features as the main theme, heard while fighting against the incoming threats. Borrowing some ideas from "Strength of a Thousand Men" by Two Steps from Hell, this piece shows influences from Super Smash Bros., Final Fantasy, The Legend of Zelda, Castlevania, and perhaps some other game soundtracks. Fragmented This song features as the death/game over theme for version 1.1 of the game. Taking some cues from a minimalist piano piece—not written by me—found in version 1.0 of the game, this composition embraces both ambient and minimalist styles. A familiar melody plays for the final third of the song. Our Protector Empowered This song features while in the effect of one of several power-ups for version 2.0 of the game. With the temporary ability, the environment changes in appearance as a continuous dance beat plays. I originally wanted to use Vocaloid Prima for the standard version of Our Protector, but time did not allow it. Thankfully, the idea was implemented in this energised version of the song. Disclaimer Seraphim logo, soundtrack, and all other game material are ©2015 Studio Ravenheart. All Rights Reserved.


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More information on the dangers of fluoride in drinking water
See the end of the affidavit
AFFIDAVIT OF A.K. SUSHEELA, Ph.D.
Nation of India
City of New Dehli
A. K. Susheela, Ph.D., being first duly sworn on oath, under penalty of perjury, and with personal knowledge of the information contained herein, respectfully states to the Court as follows:
1. I, Dr. A. K. Susheela, have spent more than 20 years doing scientific research in the field of Fluoride Toxicity and Fluorosis.
2. I am a full Professor of Anatomy (Histocytochemistry) and Chief of the Fluoride and Fluorosis Research Laboratories, at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
3. I have held Faculty positions at the same Institute since 1969.
4. I am a Ph.D from India, with Post-doctoral training under LORD WALTON (Neurologist) of U.K. and Dr. Ade Milhorut of the Muscle Institute, New York, USA, (which no longer exists).
5. I was a Visiting Professor at the Allan Hancock Fn. at the University of Southern California during 1974-76.
6. I am a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medical Sciences.
7. I have won the prestigious Ran Baxy Research Foundation Award (Cash Prize) for outstanding research in medical sciences.
8. I have been involved in teaching medical students of all levels and carrying out research and guiding research in the field of muscle diseases and Fluorosis for more than 20 years.
9. My field of interest for the last 20 years has been Fluoride and Health Hazards.
10. Numerous funding organizations have been calling upon me during that time for evaluating projects for funding in the field of Biomedical Research.
11. I have been a member of several National Committees since early 1970s, where issues related to Fluoride are debated and discussed.
12. I have convened an International Conference on Fluoride and Fluorosis research in India in 1983. I edited a book on Fluoride Toxicity during 1985.
13. I have been invited to speak on my experience in the field of Fluoride Research at various scientific meetings held in: (1) Japan; (2) Denmark; (3) Switzerland; (4) Kenya; (5) U.S.A. (several times); and (6) Hungary.
14. I have guided 6 Ph.D theses in the subject of Fluoride and Health Hazards. A 7th Project is ongoing.
15. I have more than 80 scientific publications in leading Western and Indian Journals.
16. From my extensive experience, I state without hesitation and with a high degree of scientific certainty, the following evaluation of fluoridation.
17. Fluoride destroys muscle structure, muscle function and depletes muscle energy.
18. Fluoride destroys the bone.
19. Fluoride destroys the teeth.
20. Fluoride destroys the RBCs.
21. Fluoride destroys the Blood Vessels.
22. Fluoride destroys the lining of the stomach and intestine causing GI problems.
23. Evidence that is forthcoming also strongly suggests that in some individuals it causes infertility (not in all, depending on their hormonal status).
24. Substantial scientific evidences has emerged in recent years from studies conducted on Human Subjects and Hospital patients & those residing in areas/ regions/villages where fluoride content ranges in drinking water from 0.5 p.m to 38.5 ppm.
25. Twenty years of follow-up studies have now been concluded and the important findings include the following.
26. Gastro-intestinal complaints are the earliest manifestations of Fluoride toxicity and Fluorosis. The most common complaints include (1) Headache; (2) Nausea (Loss of appetite); (3) Pain in the stomach; (4) Gas formation in the stomach (bloated feeling); (5)Constipation; (6)Intermittent fermentation diarrhea.
27. As a result of the above, GI complaints in endemic areas are considered as early warning signs of the fluoride toxicity and are used as a diagnostic parameter under field based conditions. See Fluoride Ingestion and its Correlation with Gastrointestinal Discomfort. (Exhibit____).
28. Studies on human teeth have shown that fluoride alters a chemical substance in the matrix of the tooth. The mineralization process is abnormal, leading to changes in mineral content, and cavities or pitting are known to occur.
29. In other words, Fluoride induces cavity formation, as well as discoloration of teeth. It is also evident that use of fluoride can lead to loss of teeth at an early age and one becomes edentulous. See The Status of Sulphated Isomers of Glycosaminoglycans in Fluorosed Human Teeth. (Exhibit____).
30. Fluoride in circulation has an affinity to get deposited in tissues rich in calcium although some amount is excreted. In children, the fluoride ingested has adverse effects on kidney function. See Fluoride: Too Much Can Cripple You. (Exhibit____).
31. During the last 20 years, six Doctorate Degrees which were carried out under my supervision and guidance have been conferred on theses on Fluoride Toxicity & Fluorosis.
32. Thesis No.1 (Ph.D): "Muscular and Neural manifestations in Fluoride Toxicity in Rabbit and Man". Submitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and conferred the Ph.D. degree to RAJ D. KAUL in 1976.
33. Significant Findings emerged from studies on human patients of skeletal fluorosis. Degenerative changes were well defined at the ultrastructural level in the fluoresced muscle obtained from patients of Skeletal Fluorosis.
34. Thesis No.2 (Ph.D): "Certain structural and functional aspects of bone with reference to Fluoride Poisoning". Submitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to MR. MOHAN JHA during the year 1983.
35. Significant findings emerged from the thesis and have added a new dimension to our understanding of fluoride poisoning and fluorosis. The thesis has reported a sensitive blood based test which has been developed based on the chemical defects occurring in the tissues as a result of fluoride poisoning.
36. Thesis No.3 "Erythrocyte membrane abnormalities during Fluoride Toxicity and Fluorosis". Submitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and conferred the Doctorate degree to MR. SURESH K. JAIN in 1987.
37. Significant findings emerged from the thesis, showing that fluoride inhibits the activity of enzymes of Glucose-6-Po dehydrogenase and pyruvate kinase in erythrocytes leading to impairment of carbohydrate metabolism.
38. Fluoride adversely affects membrane bound enzyme (ATP - ase) and affects the transfer of calcium and magnesium ions in erythrocytes.
39. Fluoride inhibits antibody formation in rabbits and may occur in human subjects as well.
40. Fluoride inhibits protein and DNA synthesis in cultured lymphocytes.
41. Fluoride reduces the number of lymprocytes in circulation by inhibiting their proliferation.
42. Thesis No. 4 (Ph.D): "Fluoride Toxicity Studies on Glycosaminoglycans and its Sulphated Isomers in the Calcified Tissues" Submitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and conferred the degree of Ph.D. to MR. KAMAL SHARMA in the year 1988.
43. The findings emerging from the studies on both tooth & bone have made significant contributions to negate the belief that fluoride is good for teeth.
44. Instead, Fluoride does more damage to teeth than any good. Prolonged use of fluoride leads to a decrease in the organic matrix of rabbit tooth but Dermatan Sulphate content is increased.
45. High Dermatan Sulphate content appears to be the detrimental factor in causing dental fluorosis.
46. Thesis No. 5 (Ph.D): "Effects of excess fluoride ingestion on calcification of bone with reference to Glucocorticoids". Submitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and conferred the degree of Ph.D to MR. TAPOSH K. DAS during 1991.
47. The above treatise has contributed significant, novel information in the understanding of the pathogenesis of skeletal abnormalities occurring in chronic fluoride toxicity and fluorosis.
48. Reduced plasma cortisol levels in patients afflicted with fluorosis is reported for the first time. Fluoride treated animals also produced less cortisol and revealed adrenocortical hypofunction.
49. The study also revealed for the first time, pituitary gland hypofunction which is possibly the reason for adrenal insufficiency in the production of steroid hormone.
50. Fluoride toxicity was shown to impair cortisol production, thereby altering the bone matrix constitution both organic and inorganic, leading to defective and abnormal mineralization process.
51. Thesis No. 6 (Ph.D): "Effect of fluoride on soft tissues - Structural and Biochemical studies". Submitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and conferred the degree of Ph.D to MRS. POONAM KHARB during 1991.
52. This thesis focuses on the biochemical mechanism of ectopic or soft tissue calcification.
53. Although the treatise was completely devoted to animal studies, it offers the message to both the developing and developed world, particularly in the prevention of cardiac problems. Aortic calcification, which is very frequently occurring, perhaps is a result of excess ingestion of fluoride through food, water, drugs, cosmetics like tooth paste/mouth rinses and fluoridated water.
54. The disappearance of Dermatan Sulphate from soft tissue (which normally has high concentration of Dermatan Sulphate) is the beginning of nucleation for calcification of the soft tissue. This process is activated by fluoride.
55. The impact of the above contributions in the Indian National scene has been significant.
56. India launched a Technology Mission on "Safe Drinking Water" in 1986 (now re-designated after the late Prime Minister Sh. Rajiv Gandhi, as Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission) in which every drinking water source in the rural sector is checked for water quality, specially for Fluoride.
57. People are keen to defluoridate the water due to gastrointestinal problems and are adopting indigenous technology for obtaining potable (defluoridated) water.
58. Results include reduced abortions (as Fluoride is known to induce calcification of blood vessels of the fetus).
59. Reduced still births (as Fluoride is known to induce calcification of blood vessels of the fetus).
60. I am absolutely certain that large numbers of persons all around the world are suffering from Fluoride Toxicity, to one degree or other.
61. The various and frequent health complaints, caused by fluoride ingestion, are often (or invariably) over-looked due to unawareness at all levels, which include the health professionals or, perhaps, due to the prevailing ill conceived, unscientific notion that "fluoride is good for teeth."
62. Fluoride is potentially a dangerous chemical and a poisonous substance, which does no good to the human body.
63. With a high degree of scientific accuracy and certainty, I conclude that artificial fluoridation of drinking water is an ineffective means of improving dental health, and is in fact quite dangerous to those forced to consume it.
64. I make this Affidavit in support of the Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Proof fluoride is deadly and toxic
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Comments Posted By Ladywolfrider
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At the forefront of my mind is
The Question.
What will the answer be
When I finally find the courage to speak
It for the Universe,
And not merely my mind?
A Word sounded out across
The tongue and off the lips is born,
And even in death is remembered.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 03.17.2014 @ 4:20 pm
I am tired of all the Women
Stuffed into fridges
(head in the freezer when there's no room)
For the sake of a man's pain and plot.
Give me all the Girls fighting back
(Give me queens of love and war and both)
No more cheap trick sacrifice
To justify moving the story along.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 01.07.2014 @ 7:22 pm
The Birth of a Character
I watched as people traveled
Through the crowd.
Writer-voyeur as I
Gleaned lives from quick
Glaces.Tracking with magpie eyes
Targets changing at whim
To quilt together a whole person.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 01.06.2014 @ 3:21 pm
I have nothing…
nada, can't think of anything to write
I don't like this word
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 01.05.2014 @ 6:33 pm
The Vase You Gave Me
Through the cracks
Slips the water, drips the water.
This vase is of no use
Anymore.The dying flowers die quicker.
What does that say about me
And the gaps that opened up in me
When you left me behind with
The sound of shattering in my ear.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 01.04.2014 @ 6:13 pm
Poetry and Politics
From the stage I see a glint
Of sun on metal.
From the window high
Watches the man with a gun.
No to simple a word, not gun,
But death in another body,
No still not right, maybe I have
No words. Here I am about
To die and I am debating words.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 01.03.2014 @ 1:32 pm
Down we go into the trenches
There is no hope left there,
Only dirt and blood and the eerie silence
That curls around us all, a shadowy lover waiting
Until the next crack of a shot frees a man's soul.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 01.02.2014 @ 2:18 pm
This Stone Man is No Ozymandias
Colossus ever standing his duty never done,
(for no one will ever come)
None to relieve him of his watch.
His eyes have long been glazed by moss and wind and sleep denied
His mouth a petulant angle yet to be worn away by time,
Yet still he watches for those who might come
( they will ever come)
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 12.18.2013 @ 12:13 pm
She wanted me to write her a poem made of love and stardust.
I told her it would only be rust and bone dust, because
I didn't love her once she handed me money for my soul.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 12.17.2013 @ 2:51 pm
The column of you spine
Will hold you up for millenia, but
The walls of your heart are weak and without support,
They will fall at the first blow
And all that will be left are ruins.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 05.29.2012 @ 1:18 pm
I stare at the monitor ungrasping
Of what I see in front of me. Why is is I can pour my heart and soul
Into a poem and the person who list the colors of the rainbow
Or how they cut all with bad grammer and cliche recycled ryhme
Get notice, or even worse when a camera phone shot of breasts and
Butts are raved about. I don't want fame, not really, but sometimes
A little credit and respect would be nice.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 05.22.2012 @ 9:11 pm
You are but an insect beneath my heel,
I care not for your buzzing in my ear beyond the moment
It takes me to wave you away. I despise
You less than I am indiffrent to your attempts at seducion
And false romance. I'll tell you to bug off and forgrt
You again till I realize I need a bug zapper just for
A second with out a pest in the way. i
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 05.14.2012 @ 3:28 pm
I need to be more outgoing.
In the literal sense of the word…
As in going out. I'm too much of a homebody
Lazing away and writing about things I've
Never known. Wonder what I would write
About if I saw more of the world?
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 05.09.2012 @ 11:03 pm
I can't write in shorthand and all
My early teachers despaired at my futile attempts at cursive.
My print was such that caused curses
(and attachment of curxive practice sheets to returned work)
And my typing slow as an eighty year olds first attempt at
One of those "new fangled machines".
It is the height of irony I ended up with writing as my passion.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 05.08.2012 @ 8:17 pm
Tasting the sin of her lips
I felt a hint of the fire that awaited me
After our petit mort for surely that
Death will not be so small and I will truely
End for no mortal is meant to sip from
The god's ambrosia.
Oh. But what a way to go.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 05.07.2012 @ 8:24 pm
A slight slip of a girl running down the sidewalk
Twisting her lithe body between the crowds
Just going along never hitting a soul as she fliters
In and out of my sight from where I sit at the small cafe.
I watch her for a while, till she turns the corner
Pondering where she is going and what story she could tell.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 04.19.2012 @ 11:30 am
From behind her sunglasses she watches the crowd
Searching for her next victom with ruthless intent.
Ah! There, the unsuspecting man.
Bare feet pound the sand in near silence,
Until, she leaps, giving a a shrill war cry.
He turns just in time, and she is caught
Midair to be held upsidedown by the laughing man
and she shrieks,
"Let me down daddy, let me down."
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 04.18.2012 @ 6:34 pm
We wrote about earrings already.
Somebody messed up.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 04.17.2012 @ 1:38 pm
I hear a bell like chime dancing.
Seeking its source I see you
Waiting tables for nicles and dimes.
I'm draw to the curve of your ear
And the Wind chime earring
Hanging there ringing in the breeze
Of you laughter, and oh
I feel such a desire to immortalize you
In my memory, So here I am
Placing words on paper.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 04.16.2012 @ 3:48 pm
Her bitten red lips
Look more tempting than any snake
Favored apple as cliche and worn as
It sounds. The white of her skin is
That of a thousand stories's description
Of snow and lovely purity,
And the black of her hair is blacker than coal or night
Or raven's wings.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 04.11.2012 @ 3:58 pm
What a word: heartache.
Ache normally implies physical pain,
And the heart is a physical thing, yet
Heartache is not "real",
It is only an emotinal response
To something that if we are
Logical we can ignore.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 04.08.2012 @ 6:03 pm
The wind knocks through the braches of her limbs
And tangles the leaves of her Autumn hair.
She is a willow bending in the wind, then
An oak standing firm and strong and she
Is a girl lovely as a plum tree in bloom.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 04.07.2012 @ 1:07 pm
The ring glints on her finger
As she talks with her hands.
It is gold or maybe copper
(it is hard to tell in this half light)
And a single ruby (or maybe the last drop
a dragon's heartblood) and she hasn't taken
It off even as she stripped the
Rest of her body with ease.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 04.06.2012 @ 2:53 pm
The beast was stubborn, willful
And refused to give up even
When it would be wise.
Teeth grip fiercly and
All you can do is hold on.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 04.05.2012 @ 8:26 pm
Her eyes were hooded
And nothing showed on her face
As she was told to leave.
She remembered being trusted
Once upon a time.
Maybe she souldn't of cried wolf.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 04.04.2012 @ 9:22 pm
She is a butterfly midflap
As she flips through the air.
She is a vision in lace as she twists
Uncaring of her skirt as the wind
And sky caresses her thigh.
Her laughter rings out like that
Old cliche bell and I am in awe
That the beauty described in
Poetry exists in reality.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 04.03.2012 @ 8:53 pm
Love is Friendship Set On Fire
She set my skin a blaze with just a glace,
I beame an inferno when her hand brushed
Mine and when her lips touched my chapped ones
I knew nothing but flame.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 04.01.2012 @ 8:19 pm
The wind chimes seem to dance in the wind,
Their sound so soothing it is like
Sleep incarnate. He charmed is way into my life
And now we sit on the porch a thousand years later
Listening to the wind rush through silver branches.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 03.31.2012 @ 1:27 pm
When I remember the other days rain
My heart feels sodden with the water
That fell from the skies (one day,my eyes) and
All I can think about is Grams needing
Help down from the car to avoid the puddle.
Once she skipped through them
(Though I never saw it)
Once we chaseed a rainbows end
(We never found it)
Now she is older and-
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 03.30.2012 @ 7:01 pm
Back To Stats Page
The dolphin slips out of sight and I
Must pretend I never saw her wholly.
Then she can be a mermaid
Slipping back down to the seabed
With barely a ripple or splash
On the mirror of today's ocean.
» Posted By Ladywolfrider On 03.29.2012 @ 1:30 pm


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Campsite – tour in Netherlands after
Only a few minutes and the distance of a couple of hundred yards between the stages are going to separate Spleen United, Campsite, and Mew when the three Danish bands play on Thursday 12th January at the Eurosonic Festival in Groningen, Netherlands. With approximately 160 bands from practically all over Europe competing for the audience's favour and the attention of the international music business, the objective for all three bands is to stand out among all the other acts at the festival.
In recent years, the festival has provided a significant jumping-off ground to the European market for a number of Danish acts: Saybia, Kashmir, Tim Christensen, and Under Byen have all secured footholds in the Benelux countries by means of concerts / showcases at the festival – Kashmir and Saybia also broke through to the German market, while a large part of Under Byen's international connections to record companies and booking agencies was established when they played their Eurosonic gig two years ago.
"The Eurosonic Festival has never received as many requests from bands who want to play at the festival as this year," says Jan Sneum from the Danish Broadcasting Corporation P3, which for nearly ten years has collaborated with ROSA – The Danish Rock Council to present Danish bands at the festival – the last couple of years this collaboration has been expanded with the establishment of Music Export Denmark.
Spleen United – have played in Holland
and Belgium.
"This year we suggested a handful of bands which have already sown the first seeds in the Dutch mould, and the organizers immediately embraced Campsite, who have been going their very own ways. And indeed, they have made it to the play lists in Netherlands and already have a Dutch record contract," says Jan Sneum. Campsite are going to close the biggest stage Thursday night, and an actual tour in Netherlands awaits immediately after the festival.
"And the organisers also handpicked Spleen United, who have played in the Netherlands and Belgium before, but who on top of this have also done quite a bit of legwork in Germany. With the massive presence of the German Music industry at the festival, Spleen United is an obvious choice," Sneum says.
Both Spleen United and Campsite are in Groningen as part of the EBU collaboration around the Eurosonic Festival. A long range of radio stations record / broadcast live from the festival. Spleen United's concert can be heard live on P3, while Campsite's gig is going to be recorded and saved for later.
Mew – plays the "Mojo Night" at Huize Maas.
In addition to the EBU collaboration, the Eurosonic organisers have singled out yet a third Danish act – namely Mew, who really have things going their way in Scandinavia right now. With Eurosonic, however, they are hoping to expand their territory to the rest of Europe. Kristian Riis says, "Eurosonic is an excellent showcase festival which enjoys plenty of international attention also from the international media. It has become all the rage. And there's no doubt that the performances of e.g. Saybia and Kashmir in the past have secured Danish music crucial footholds in the Netherlands now. And then the festival really paved the way for Under Byen."
Jan Sneum sums it up: "Playing at Eurosonic doesn't guarantee you anything. But, well, you could say that the bands get a lottery ticket, which may win them the big prize – if they make the best of their opportunities, that is. Not just Under Byen, but also Baby Woodrose had plenty of success just two years ago and were interviewed by and featured in the famous German TV show Rockpalast."
Eurosonic kicks off Thursday and Friday with 160 international acts playing on 22 stages around the city centre in the Dutch university town. Saturday, the musical dimension of the Noorderslag Festival takes over, when 61 Dutch acts perform on the nine stages of De Oosterport – the impressive local music centre. De Oosterport also hosts the large seminar programme, which takes place from Thursday to Saturday.
The Danish bands at Eurosonic:
Thursday 12th January:
22:15 Spleen United – Mutua Fides
23:45 Mew – Huize Maas
00:30 Campsite – Grand Theatre, Main Hall
* DR – The Danish Broadcasting Corporation, ROSA – The Danish Rock Council, and MXD support the Danish bands' participation at the festival.


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Pityriasis Rosea (Christmas Tree Rash)
Pityriasis rosea is a common skin rash that does not cause any significant or long-term health effects. It most often afflicts people between the ages of 10 and 35, and usually occurs once in a lifetime. Initially, pityriasis rosea presents itself as a single, large, pink patch that has a well-defined scaly border. In subsequent weeks, oval patches will appear and often form a symmetrical pattern resembling a Christmas tree, which is why it is often referred to as "Christmas tree rash." In some cases this rash may be accompanied by itching. Pityriasis rosea typically lasts for six to eight weeks and will usually resolve itself without any medical intervention.
The hallmark symptom of pityriasis rosea is the appearance of a rash. The rash often begins with a herald patch, which is a large, slightly raised, round patch that has a scaly border. The size of the herald patch can range from 2 to 10 centimeters. You may experience some of the following symptoms before a herald patch appears:
- Headache
- Stuffy nose
- Sore throat
- Low grade fever
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
A few days to weeks after the herald rash appears, you may experience:
- The appearance of small oval patches. These patches are small (1 to 2 centimeters) and typically appear on the abdomen, chest, back, arms and legs. These patches often form a vertical and angled pattern that resembles a Christmas tree.
- Itching. 50 to 75 percent of the people who have pityriasis rosea will experience mild to severe itching. A quarter of those with pityriasis rosea will not experience any itching.
The color of the rash may vary with the pigment of your skin. For those with lighter skin, pityriasis rosea will appear scaly and pink. However, for those with darker skin, the rash may be gray, dark brown or black. Furthermore, the rash's shape and texture may also vary between individuals. Young children and pregnant women may experience a papular rash, which consists of small round bumps. Pityriasis rosea may also present itself as blisters (vesicular rash) in infants and young children.
The cause of pityriasis rosea is unknown. However, some experts believe that pityriasis rosea may be caused by a virus specifically certain strains of the human herpes virus (HHV6 or HHV7). Pityriasis rosea isn't believed to be contagious and should only occur at one time in a person's life. However, there have been instances where certain individuals suffer from the recurrence of Christmas tree rash.
In order to diagnose pityriasis rosea, a doctor will initially perform a comprehensive physical exam and take a medical history. Specifically, your doctor will closely examine the rash. A diagnosis can be difficult when only the herald patch is visible because this stage of pityriasis rosea mimics the rash often associated with ringworm, eczema, or secondary syphilis. In order to rule out other causes for the rash, a doctor may order:
- A blood test
- A skin biopsy
A diagnosis of pityriasis rosea is easier to make once the second stage of pityriasis rosea appears.
Pityriasis rosea does not require any medical treatment and will usually go away in six to eight weeks. However, a doctor may prescribe or recommend a treatment to ameliorate the itchiness associated with pityriasis rosea.
The following treatments may be recommended to help relieve itching:
- Keep the itchy area cool and moist. Apply washcloths soaked in ice water. Avoid taking hot showers or baths.
- Take an oatmeal bath. You may use over the counter products such as Aveeno Colloidal Oatmeal bath or you may use oatmeal that you have at home. Additionally, you can take an oatmeal sponge bath. In order to do this, wrap one cup of oatmeal in a cotton cloth and boil as you would to cook oatmeal. Use this as a sponge and bathe in cool water without soap.
- Apply 1 percent hydrocortisone (found over the counter) to the itchy areas. Use the cream very sparingly on the face or genitals.
- Take an over-the-counter antihistamine. Don't give antihistamines to your child unless you've checked with the doctor first.
- Apply a moisturizer lotion to the skin while it is damp.
- Wear cotton or silk clothing. Avoid wearing wool and acrylic fabrics next to your skin.
- Use as little soap as possible. When bathing utilize a small amount of a mild soap.
Since the cause of pityriasis rosea is unknown, there are currently no suggested preventative therapies. Contact your physician regarding any complications with skin and itching. You may want to seek medical attention for recurring pityriasis rosea. Recurrence of Christmas tree rash is rare, although it does happen for certain individuals.


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I watched Carte Blanche last night and it stuck such a chord with us because we have been dealing with Social Development for a few years. I think it must be said, for balance, that there is a large difference between adopting through a private agency such as procare (who are superb) and going the government route. That said, my dealings with the baby adoption section of Social Development was also good if less organised!
The problem we face is that we have taken an older child into fostercare with a view to adoption. Both cases shown on Carte Blanche were very similar to ours in that the people weren't trying to adopt a newborn.
These older children are left to languish in children's homes. They are not adoptable because no one has got their bio parents to sign the release form. In my opinion, there should be a time frame after which the bio parents lose their rights. Something has to be done for these kids or we are going to face a massive problem in the future.
- November 18, 2013 at 7:22 PM
- Tanya said...
I am a mother,a Birthmom and a surrogate and I still get ignorant comments from people. I now try and educate rather than get angry.
Adoption is filled with red tape and yes expect those comments from ignorant morons. Family is Family. Love sees no colour and knows no boundaries. I wish you and your hubby all the best and I hope you dont have too long to wait for that call to say you have been blessed.
Lise There is actually a law that states no child should be in foster care longer than two years. However sadly this country doesn't have the adequate Social Welfare system or Social workers. This means laws like these are ignored and children sadly get ignored and fall through the cracks.
- November 18, 2013 at 8:38 PM
- Pierre le Roux said...
@Lise, thank you for your comment and sharing your experience. I agree that there should be a time frame after which the biological parents lose their rights. If they cannot or will not take care of their child it is not fair that the child should be punished for this and be left to languish in an orphanage.
@Tanya thank you.
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Transport Department of the Central Committee of the All-Union Communist Party (of Bolsheviks) to Comrade Evgen'ev
On the Analytical Study of the Confidential Letter of the Central Committee of the All-Union Communist Party (of Bolsheviks) about Lessons Learned from the Events Surrounding the Heinous Murder of Comrade Kirov (1)
Study of the letter of the Central Committee began with an instructional conference with the chiefs of political sections supervising workers in the administration of the Political Section for Land Transport and the party organizers of the Moscow [transportation] hub. The conference was held January 20 by the supervisor of the Political Section for Land Transport.
On January 22 study of the letter began at hub conferences of party organizers and the active party membership of branch political sections; these meetings were held by the chief of the Political Section for Land Transport and the deputy and members of the Party Collegium for Land Transport.
On January 25 study of the letter began in party committees with active party members and subsequently at closed party meetings.
For study of the letter at the closed party meetings, the Political Section for Land Transport appointed party workers as leaders in 46 party organizations.
The party organizations for transport received a great deal of help from territorial party organizations, especially in Moscow and in Tula and Gorkii as well; those organizations helped in the guidance of workers in the political sections and sent their workers to meetings of railway party organizations for study of the Central Committee letter.
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The letter was heard with particular attention and exceptional interest at all the meetings.
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At the Voitovich Plant, for example, of 280 persons who could have attended 272 were present and 93 spoke. At the Krasnyi Put' Plant, 60 of 73 persons attended and 18 spoke. .... In the 22nd Railway Region (Ranenburg), 19 of 24 communists attended and 11 spoke. In the First Section, 98 to 100 percent took part in the party meetings.
Among communists who were not present at the closed party meetings because of illness or assignment, supplementary meetings were held to study the letter.
Party organizers visited intermediate outposts for study of the letter with individual communists.
Individual party organizations conducted poor preparations and therefore study of the letter proceeded at a low political level. For example, at Steam Engine Station Moskva-1, study of the Central Committee letter at a meeting of the party committee and active membership missed the principal political meaning of the letter and debate was limited to minor faults in composition. The same thing occurred at the party meeting of the 18th Railway Region. At the Kashir Repair Shop, the double-dealing of former Trotskyites was not exposed to its full depth. Therefore, a second study of the letter was conducted in these organizations.
At this meeting it was also indicated that the work being conducted was only the beginning of accomplishing the basic tasks stemming from the Central Committee letter.
This especially concerns party organizations and individual communists at small field stations where study of the Central Committee letter was less vigorous, where existing scandals have still [not] been exposed and where revolutionary vigilance, preparedness for struggle and the ideological political work of communists is not yet at the necessary level.
The meeting discussed in particular detail and provided concrete instruction on the question of improving propaganda work.
At present, study of the Central Committee letter has begun in komsomol (2) organizations, in relation to which the political section discloses certain facts concerning party organizers not providing required leadership for this study and sometimes not even attending komsomol meetings for study of the letter. The political sections of [labor] branches and party organizers were notified of the impermissability of such happenings, and a proposal was made to the political section chiefs that they personally accompany the active members of komsomol organizations in study of the Central Committee letter and single out proven communists and responsible workers for study of the letter in all komsomol organizations to ensure an ideologically high political level for komsomol meetings in the study of the Central Committee letter.
Chief of the Political Section for Land Transportation
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(1) Kirov, a prominent party leader, was murdered December 1, 1934; this event marked the beginning of the Great Terror.
(2) "komsomol" [kommunisticheskii soiuz molodezhi] is the acronym for the Communist Youth League.


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Isn't it funny how these days animated films entertain adults? Remember the Smurfs when you were a child? My mom couldn't even get through one episode with me! Nowadays, animated films are just as much for little kids as they are for big kids like me! We were invited to an advance screening of The Smurfs 2 last week and had a chance to hang with Smurfette and Papa Smurf. I was cracking up and almost turning blue (pun intended) because the film was so funny! With celebrities like Katy Perry, Neil Patrick Harris and Christina Ricci lending their voices to play Smurfs, this movie was awesome. From amazing graphics and music that had my head bopping from beginning to attend, you've gotta take the lil ones to see this flick!
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Cassidy Emmerich discovers that her boyfriend, Gavin, was cheating on her with another girl and the last thing she wants to do is be reminded of him all summer. Her father and stepmother own a bed and breakfast in Crest Haven, New Jersey, so Cassidy decides to spend the summer with her father's family to escape Gavin and have a relaxing summer. In Crest Haven, she befriends a group of teenagers while working with them as a camp counselor at the local community center. She especially has a connection with Bryan Lakewood, a boy who lost the use of his legs after a tragic accident and is now confined to a wheelchair. Bryan and Cassidy team up to work on a camp scavenger hunt together and along the way they start to develop deeper feelings for each other. When Gavin shows up in Crest Haven to try to get Cassidy back, she is torn between going back to being Gavin's girlfriend and taking a risk with Bryan and their new relationship.
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