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Few video game consoles stirred up as much buzz as the Nintendo Wii. Before motion tracking software was considered standard fare and lazy shovelware began popping up left and right to take advantage, Nintendo looked to revolutionize the gaming landscape with the Wii (before the name was officially announced, the system was codenamed Revolution). Utilizing a two-piece "Wiimote" and "Nunchuk" control scheme, the Wii promised gamers an opportunity to experience a new kind of paradigm, to capitalize on the popularity of titles like Dance Dance Revolution and turn the human body into a game controller.
So, did it work? Well … kind of. Many of Nintendo's first-party Wii titles earned praise, with several becoming staple party games which, to this day, maintain premium real estate in entertainment centers. Unfortunately, the Wii came along during a period of consolidation for game developers: As it became easier to cross-publish games on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, many developers looked at the Wii's relative technical limitations and unique controls, and simply chose to ignore the platform. Despite a dearth of quality third-party support, the Wii was still home to an exceptional core set of games in its lifespan. Without further ado, we present our list of the best Wii games ever made.
Note: Games that were originally released on other consoles and later ported to Wii — Resident Evil IV, Ōkami, Bully, etc. — were not included.
Wii Sports
When most people think of the Wii, they think of Wii Sports. A simple pack-in minigame collection, Wii Sports featured simple, motion-controlled approximations of tennis, golf, bowling, baseball, and boxing. Players use their created Miis (linked to your Wii profile) to participate in sporting events using the Wiimote and Nunchuk, either competing against other players or against the computer.
The games are simple, but also are very fun and incredibly intuitive. You could put a Wiimote in almost anyone's hand, and they could figure out how to play in seconds. At the time, it was a perfect showcase for the Wii's potential. In hindsight, it may be the pinnacle of success for the console. For a time, you could walk into any college dorm room or apartment in America and see a couple of bobbleheaded cartoons battling it out on screen.
Given how ubiquitous the title was, it should not surprise anyone that Wii Sports clocks in as the fourth-best-selling video game of all time — Only Grand Theft Auto V, Minecraft, and Tetris have sold more copies, and all three of those were multi-platform releases.
Wii Sports Resort
Despite the success of Wii Sports, some felt the game was a little bit barebones, with just five sports to choose from — one of which (ahem, baseball) was straight-up awful. Enter Wii Sports Resort, which takes the same idea and cranks it up to 11; or, more accurately, to 12. The game offers 12 different fun vacation-themed activities, including archery, swordfighting, and basketball, among others. The immensely popular golf and bowling games from Wii Sports return, as does tennis (but this time, it's in ping-pong form). Resort does an excellent job of expanding upon a successful formula, with games that use both the Wiimote and Nunchuk to full effect.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
The third entry in Nintendo's famous fighting series earned critical acclaim for tweaking the popular formula and adding several new features, including crazy-powerful "Final Smash" moves that can swing the momentum of a battle. Brawl also introduced third-party characters to the series for the first time, namely Sonic the Hedgehog, and Solid Snake from the Metal Gear series. Other new additions include a Pokémon Trainer character that controls fully evolved versions of the starter Pokémon from Pokémon Red and Blue. The game featured an expanded suite of single-player activities, including the Subspace Emissary Adventure mode, and offered online multiplayer (via Wi-Fi) for the first time in the series. Unfortunately, the Wi-Fi has since shut down, though emulators on PC have kept online multiplayer alive.
Kirby's Epic Yarn
In Kirby's Epic Yarn, an iconic Nintendo franchise gets a complete makeover, and it's an absolute blast. The gorgeous "knit" art style here isn't just for show — with his new abilities, Kirby can interact with the environment itself, unzipping portions of the level and pulling on threads to reveal hidden areas. The creatively designed game is built for younger and more experienced audiences alike, with a low difficulty threshold and lots of secrets to uncover as you play. Clever boss fights and challenges present a good deal of variance in gameplay, with certain levels transforming Kirby into numerous different vehicles. You can also play co-op, working together to reach lofty ledges or defeat crafty foes, and if you don't own a Wii, the game will be coming to the 3DS as Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn.
Xenoblade Chronicles
As one of the Wii's most popular titles, Xenoblade Chronicles earned a cult-like following and proved that sprawling RPG gameplay could survive — or even thrive — on the console. With real-time combat reminiscent of MMORPG games, players manage cooldowns and swap between basic attacks and more powerful "Arts." The massive open world takes place on the bodies of two titans, where protagonist Shulk seeks to use a legendary sword to defend his people against the evil Mechon army. It sounds like your regular, everyday JRPG, but the game's scope, immersive story, gorgeous sound design, and intuitive control scheme make Chronicles worth remembering. A sequel for Nintendo Switch, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, has been released, and there's also a Xenoblade game available on Wii U.
Wii Party
If you like the idea of Mario Party, but do not want to risk losing lifelong friends over a meaningless video game, consider going back and playing Wii Party. The fast-paced minigame collection features 80 different activities, which you can play a la carte, or as part of organized game modes like "Board Game Island" and "Globe Trot." Games like "Time Bomb" and "Buddy Quiz" offer fun game-show-type diversions that let you play casually with friends, though there are also several more involved games like "Balance Boat," which will require your undivided attention. The game makes excellent use of the Wii's unique control scheme in a number of creative ways, and — best of all — there are no stupid ghosts waiting to steal all your stuff.
PlatinumGames' highly stylized brawler MadWorld makes brutal murder look good. Players control Jack, who enters an extremely violent game show called DeathWatch and proceeds to kill his way through several levels in creative and gory ways. MadWorld earned the scorn of many reviewers and media members for its graphic content; in fact, Sega declined to release the game in several countries altogether due to subject matter limitations. The game is actually quite funny, with hilarious commentary provided by John DiMaggio (Futurama) and Greg Proops, and the story — while short — is engaging and satisfying. Oh, did we mention Jack has a chainsaw for an arm? 'Cause he does.
Donkey Kong Country Returns
The original Donkey Kong Country is legendary. From its seemingly futuristic graphics (in its time) to the iconic music to the controller-shattering difficulty, the 1994 title provided treasured memories for lots of gamers. After a 13-year hiatus following Donkey Kong Country 3, the series made its triumphant return on the Wii with Donkey Kong Country Returns. The side-scrolling, platforming gameplay is as ruthless as ever, with more bananas to collect and more hidden areas than you can shake a stick at. This time around, Diddy Kong is equipped with a jetpack to help the primate pair traverse the levels, and a co-op mode lets Player 2 take control of the junior Kong. The Wii version was later ported to Nintendo 3DS, and a sequel is also available on the Wii U and Switch.
Animal Crossing: City Folk
Nintendo's Animal Crossing franchise has become a household name, beloved by fans across the world for its anthropomorphic animals and quirky life simulation gameplay. City Folk successfully brought that formula to the Wii in 2008, letting players build a life among the woodland critters (no, not those woodland critters); if you liked the Gamecube or Nintendo DS versions of Animal Crossing, you'll probably like this too. City Folk brings back series mainstays like raccoon-dog shop owner Tom Nook, and players will see the seasons change in real time, according to the Wii's clock. The game utilizes motion controls for things like chopping wood and fishing. If nothing else, City Folk offers what may be the most exhilarating accomplishment found in a video game: Paying off a mortgage.
Super Mario Galaxy
Nintendo — and the Mario franchise in particular — has always been known for its innovation. Super Mario Galaxy, one of the most beloved video games of all time (on any platform) is as innovative as it gets, blending the tried-and-true formula introduced in Super Mario 64 with incredibly creative level design and unique mechanics centered around gravity. Like most games in the series, Galaxy begins with Bowser abducting Peach, after which Mario is granted magical powers so that he can, uh, fly through space and traverse tiny planetoids to collect Power Stars. It sounds dumb, and it is, but the experience is sublime.
Super Mario Galaxy 2
You knew this was coming! The first iteration of Galaxy was universally acclaimed, earning near perfect scores from just about every reviewer that touched it. Somehow, Nintendo went out and made it significantly better with Galaxy 2, which features more interesting level design, paired with better pacing and tougher challenges than the original. Here, you'll find more varied power-ups and some really creative additions, like Light Yoshi's ability to uncover invisible platforms. The second Galaxy improves upon the (very few) issues that fans had with the first — namely, camera control and a half-baked cooperative component — without breaking the wheel.
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
When the Metroid series made its way onto GameCube as Metroid Prime, it was showered with praise for successfully offering a first-person take on the franchise. Like Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes before it, Corruption follows bounty hunter Samus Aran in her battle against the nefarious Space Pirates (and other foes). Samus' trusty beam cannon and missile launcher return, as does her "Morph Ball" ability, allowing her to roll up in a tiny ball to explore tight spaces. Corruption makes excellent use of the Wii's motion controls, combining lock-on targeting with free aiming for a smooth, responsive feel. The difficulty is toned down a bit from Echoes, where boss fights often required several attempts, but Corruption is still a satisfying experience. A fourth Prime game is currently in development for Nintendo Switch, so you still have time to catch up!


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The mother of a 2 1/2 year old girl recently told me that her daughter only wants to drink milk and will not eat much else. Clearly frustrated, she requested my advice. If you've ever cared for a toddler, this is probably familiar territory. Well, the RD is in, and I would diagnose this as a food jag. Food jags occur when a child prefers to eat only a few favored foods over the course of several days, and it's actually quite normal for a young child to experience them on occasion. What parents need to realize first is that children around this age are developing their independence, and this is really just a sign of that. This could shed some light on one of the toddler's favorite words - NO! And it also helps explain their constant testing of limits, which is a true patience-builder if you ask me! Preferring to only drink milk does not necessarily mean that this little one only likes milk nor does it mean that she won't eat anything else. So, what do we do with these food jags?
When a child experiences a food jag, instead of rewarding the behavior with negative attention, it is best to relax. Focusing on the food jag may only serve to intensify and extend it. Remember that you're the parent, and the parent's job is to feed while it's the child's job to eat. I always rely on Ellyn Satter's division of responsibility in feeding: 1) Parents are responsible for what, when, and where children eat and 2) Children are responsible for whether and how much. This means that it is up to the parent to purchase, prepare, and serve a variety of healthful foods to the child and to trust her to eat the right amount that she needs. It's alright to continue offering the favored food along with a variety of other foods at meal and snack time. If the child chooses to eat only the favored foods for a week, breathe easy as the reality is that your child will not develop malnutrition from a temporary food jag. Food jags can be harmless depending on how we respond to them. I do suggest that you remain observant of lingering food jags as sometimes it can be a sign of something more concerning, such as a food allergy or intolerance that evolves into a fear of eating a wide variety of foods.
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The First 30 Years
We're Not in Kansas Anymore:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the Politics of Disease
By Rik Carlson
Foreword by Charles Anderson M.D.
Get the book here: 14.95 +tax +shipping
A heads-up look at boomer history. From Mouseketeers to John Kennedy, the Viet Nam era to the prosperous Reagan years, We're Not in Kansas Anymore chronicles an active life put on hold by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It's a kiss and tell look at the CDC and NIH and follows the political history of an epidemic swept under the rug by the medical/insurance/pharmaceutical cartel endearingly referred to as Goliath. It exposes the dirty side of medicine, in their own words, as physicians in open violation of the oath choose business to healing. With proverbial charm and humor, this book addresses the issues faced by all who experience chronic disease.
We're Not in Kansas Anymore: CFS & the Politics of Disease
by Rik Carlson,
Source: CF-Alliance Newsletter, Summer 2005 Issue, ©Copyright 2005
Rik Carlson created We're Not in Kansas Anymore over the course of a lifetime and we are honored to be guests on his literary ride. His thought provoking combination of personal Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) experiences and his candid look into the NIH and CDC's history with legitimizing CFS as a genuine illness as well as CFS funding and research is a wake-up call to all CFS sufferers. "The CDC could not be budged from its harsh misunderstanding of CFIDS. For years on end they stalled on projects, only dabbled at others, and were reticent to acknowledge this new disease." Carlson paints the CFS experience with words that revel in humor and candor. He even includes eight pages of photographs from his life, which seals the connection between reader and author. In addition to this `must read' book, Rik Carlson is a CFS support group leader in Vermont.
"This is amazing!"
(Overheard from someone reading the book in a waiting room. 7/25/05)
"I have been meaning to tell you a thousand times that, although you don't know it, you have been helping me through difficult days on many occasions. It is through your book, which I pick up and read when I need "understanding, validation," etc., that I have been able to "pick myself up and go again." You did an excellent job with it and I often quote from it to (my husband). Thanks for making the effort to educate the masses! Now, if we could only get the skeptics to read it..... Who knows...I think it will make a difference."
"I read the first two chapters of your book on Tuesday pm. One of the strangest experiences I've ever had. I think because your biography touches me on several levels. I know the characters, the geography and the times. It really moved me. I also think it is extremely well written. I didn't know if it read so well because of my familiarity with the subject matter or what so I photocopied the first chapter and Fax'd it to my oldest daughter, Karolyn, because she is very bright and an excellent writer. She confirmed...you've got talent.
It also reads a lot like "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac...not as far out, but with that irreverent tone. I'm going to make all my kids read it so you will be famous in the Rancourt family!"
Timothy Rancourt RPh.
"(Your book) was an awesome read. I stayed up really late to finish it.
You rock, man."
Tiffany Martin
"You are a gifted writer (perhaps in a body cursed with too many T-cells) ...but...blessed none the less! Your writing is an oasis in the desert of misdiagonses."
Dianne Scarlett
"I want to especially thank you for your book - not only was it a fantastic form of validation for me, it confirmed that I am already on the right track treating with a naturopath, and also it convinced me to finally adopt a couple cats that were loooong overdue in my formerly busy life. Luckily I too am blessed with a wonderful spouse who understands and supports me in all that I am going through. I just wish I had the energy to help fight this Invisible Blight on the health care system and do battle for others that have no advocate."
Lissa August 2011 C Rik,
"I can't wait to read your book. I got it, and skimmed bits and started it, and left it on the table. Then my husband picked it up, and he is so gripped by it, I really can't take it away until he's finished."
Dear Rik,
"I could identify with your wonderful, wonderful book. Your stories about the pets and creatures in your life made me laugh at times and cry at times. Your book deserves a lot of attention. It is emotionally very powerful, enjoyable to read and inspirational. It reads like a novel."
Vickie Taylor
"I just finished reading your book and wanted to send you an email to tell you how much I appreciate your taking the time to write it. I've recommended it to a number of people already as it paints such a clear picture of what life really is like after CFIDS moves in. I've had this illness and Fibromyalgia since 1986, although wasn't diagnosed until 1992, so I've lived through much of the history you describe and remember it all too well. I've travelled the same paths that many of us seem to but am more fortunate than most because I live in Miami and am a patient of Dr. Nancy Klimas whom I'm sure you're familiar with as she is one of the pioneers in this area and is currently on her second term as President of the International Association of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
While I remain ill after 21 years, I am more encouraged now than I have ever been because I was able to attend the IACFS conference in January and witnessed the reports of all the incredible research that is being done all over the world. With the amount of information that's being brought to light now, any doctor who still says he doesn't believe that CFIDS is a legitimate illness is just plain ignorant and too lazy to keep up with the research! We have a long way to go but at least it's not completely up hill at this point.
I hope today turns out to be a day that you're smarter than your sweat socks! Thanks again for putting into words the world of CFIDS.
Pat Sonnett
"I don't envision any patient that would be disappointed with his riveting style of writing and his brash honesty. ... It's a book about nature, about love, about life. ... that will both entertain and enlighten, and one that you will want to pass on to your friends and relatives."
Gail Kanski,
National CFIDS Foundation
Dear Rik,
"I just finished your book that Mike Tveras sent me. I am very impressed! Your style of writing really turns a dull topic into an enjoyable experience. It certainly is the best piece on CFS that I have read and I would like to send some copies to family and friends, especially those who just don't get it. Since I'm part of the Medical-Industrial Complex I was prepared to be more offended. I wasn't. Probably because my experiences with Drs. and insurance companies has been identical to yours. I am embarrassed to be a part of it at the same time I'm being victimized by it. When I revealed to my colleagues that I had CFS it was like telling some of them that I had seen a UFO. I immediately lost stature and respect. Many of these colleagues know very little about CFS and even less about caring for someone with it. These are the same doctors that pride themselves on their breadth and depth of knowledge of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. It's as if by remaining ignorant about this illness they are somehow preserving the dignified objectivity of the science of medicine by not giving in to the make believe symptoms of of these difficult patients. Perhaps I knew that would happen and that's why I did not tell anyone for 6 years and just put up with the pain and limitations. I am fortunate to not have the cognitive problems that many do. I remember going out to San Diego to see an "expert" on CFS, Dr Jay Goldstein. I sat in his waiting room for 8 hours a day with other CFS patients while we were waiting our turns to try different drugs. We all talked, of course. When they found out that I was an MD, they crucified me. I tried to defend myself and point out that one is not guilty by association but I think it would be easier to defend a terrorist. I do hope that I will have the opportunity to take care of CFS patients again in an office practice someday. I think I would have more to offer than most of my collegues.
Please tell me how much I should send for the books and mailings and I'll send a check or whatever. Thanks again for what you have done with your publication.And for what you have done for CFS patients. Someday when I have made more recovery than I have so far, I would like to be involved with actively helping you help patients. I cannot publically speak now or committ time to much else than my family. I'm still in bed 18 hours per day and have 3 young children and a wife who gets stuck with everything who needs support. If you have some ideas of something I could do now, run it by me and I'll see. I would enjoy a dialogue with you at anytime."
Dear Rik:
"We have been going through all our files in preparation of selling the main house. Today we found the file on my daughter, regarding the horrific 2 years she was bed confined with severe CFIDS.
Her descriptions were graphic & frankly I had forgotten how much she suffered in 96 & 97. In the file was a letter describing a meeting she attended on CFIDS. In it she makes reference to the "Carlson's", of whom she was very impressed & liked very much.
It may be a bit late, but I want to thank you for all you did for her, and all you continue to do for the unsung sufferers of this insidious condition. You are a hero in the true sense of the word, rising above & beyond the call. I admire & respect your efforts & your personality. I personally could not persevere in the endeavor you have so eagerly embraced.
(Right now I am just thankful I can get out of bed in the late morning). Keep up the good work. Do not expect anyone to care, or render support, unless they have been through what you have been through. That way you will not get discouraged or disappointed."
Your Friend, Mike.
"Thank you for your prompt response. I received the book today. Thanks also for your efforts on behalf of all of us suffering with this disease. I listened to your press release and radio broadcast and congratulate you on your success in Vermont. I've read many accounts of people's experiences with CFS, but none that describe the experience as well as you do. I also appreciated your comment that real healing begins with acceptance, and that such acceptance is not a sign of failure (it took me a very long time to learn that lesson)."
Edwina Hartshorn Flynn
Review by Pat Fero, Wisconsin ME/CFS Association:
The Association received a flyer about this book and I contacted Rik to acquire a copy for review. I give this book a 10. Rik writes about the details of his journey through chronic fatigue syndrome. He had an "Ozzie and Harriet" family, was a campus activist during the Viet Nam war era, and created a non-traditional, but highly successful business venture. Then... January 1, 1995, he got the flu. Happy New Year.
Within a short time, Rik was back running a business - working sick, just as many people di while they wait to recover. Rik says that one peaceful Sunday morning. at 11:30 AM, "in a heartbeat, I was unbelievably sick. It came out of nowhere in a wave that slapped me into a chair, took my breath away and knocked me senseless."
Do you remember the first few years of illness - the stupor, the anger and sadness like a lingering nightmare? I will wake up. I will wake up. Remember the insurance company hassles, the doctor shop and your dismay, outrage or disbelief that anyone could think this illness transformed you into what you use to call a nut case? How about those pills? Rik describes all the firsts. What? Antioxiwhats?
I liked Yuppie Flu. Matter of fact, I started to read the book after 10 PM one evening. What was I thinking? I finished up at 1 AM and tried to sleep. Not. So I got up to e-mail Rik a few comments. Uh huh...
Rik writes well, has a voice for detail, side humor, and is good at conveying truth without sounding pitiful.
"It is truly THE best book on CFS I have ever read." Keryn Dawer
"I just finished "We're Not In Kansas Anymore."
It was exquisite. A gem. I have so much trouble reading and comprehending, but your book was truly a joy to read and a comfort to me. You are a fantastic writer. Amazing, twisted sense of humor. And incredibly accurate in your portrayal of what the medical community has done to patients like us. I felt like I knew you after reading the book I really want ... the world (to) know about your book and movie. Both are such important works. For me, the book was a blanket of healing."
Yours truly, Susan Bilheimer
"Just wanted to say I REALLY loved your book 'You're Not in Kansas Anymore.'...
Some of it should be front-page news, like the doctor you wrote about who was an axe man for the insurance industry...
I love your writing style. ...
It did my heart good to read your story and about what you've gone through. It helped me feel not so alone (I've had this disease for 25 years), but even better, it got me totally riled up and boiling mad, (again) and more determined to fight this awful system we are mired in.
Bless you for hanging in there...
Good work you've done, with movie and book.
Thank you.
Lisa Markwart
"I purchased your book as a Kindle ebook several months ago. I have wanted desperately to email you to tell you just how completely blown away (in the best possible way) I was by YOU and your book. It is truly THE best book on CFS I have ever read. I was deeply affected and moved by everything you wrote--your idyllic 1950s childhood, your adolescence and early adulthood in the tumultuous 60's (better than any history lesson, book or movie!), your oh so 70s waterbed business (I was a kid in the 70's and boy do I remember waterbeds!), your life-long adoration of the feline species, the acute onset of your illness, its mercurial/variant/transformable/hideous nature, trying to heal thyself (with every imaginable hodge-podge), the astonishingly awful name that has haunted us all, the insane belief that we are all "faking it" and are, thereby, all quite insane and in need of mental health services, and finally your description of the Great Battle with Goliath! I laughed so hard at your way with words. Not, of course, because the topic is in any way light, but because YOU are astonishingly funny and your insightful yet benevolent and poignant humor speaks the truth more accurately than any other form of communication. You are eminently gifted and I thank you for the feeling of "connectedness" I felt when I read your book."
Keryn Dawer
"Hi there Rik -
Just had to let you know I read your book. Yep in one sitting! It was great!! My birth-year is also 1947 so there was more in it for me than CFIDS, it was a great walk down memory lane in so many ways. It was amazing to me that I was able to read your book today. You have such a great style of writing and story-telling, ... I haven't been able to read a book for some time now - it had to be your writing."
Hello Rik,
"I just finished your book and it was fantastic. You have caught the true essence of what this disease feels like and what we go thru. I am not as fortunate as you in having an understanding family---thank you for pointing out that many of us do not have the means that you do. I am 60 and live alone...well, not alone...I have my Kitty and she is so precious to me. I have a large family----mother and 6 siblings. None of them "get it" and there is only one sister that I have tried in vain to educate. But she is so BLONDE, very very BLONDE. I am going to give her a copy of your book for Christmas and make it mandatory that she read it by my birthday and tell her it is the only birthday present I want from her---to read your book!"
Anita Burgess
Clearwater, FL
"I really enjoyed your book. I particularly enjoyed your love of animals and the way you expressed it with such abandoned vulnerablity. and oh, yes, you are so right, I will never forget that poor little new born squirrel and it's haunting cries."
"Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. You explain how this FEELS better than anything I have ever read. You are blessed with an amazing lively writing style that puts into words what everyone with CFIDS wants to say but often can't. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you, from the bottom of my heart! I am so grateful that this story has been told."
Julia Alzofon, PhD.
"I really had fun reading this book and I learned a lot. Perhaps "fun" is an odd reaction to so serious a subject, but We're Not in Kansas Anymore is highly entertaining. Everybody in America should read this book. It's about us all. Truly a wonderful read."
Michael Thurston,
"Exile Media"
"Physicians should read this book. The unique sense of humor that prevails makes it enjoyable, almost fun reading. A landmark Guide."
Charles Anderson, M.D. FAAFP
"Your book was wonderful. Read it in one sitting. Couldn't put it down. You are a fine writer and must do more. You come across as a warm, caring, and funny human being. Plus so honest.
Ginny Flynn, Burlington, VT
P.S. I hope and pray for your recovery."
"I give it a 10. This book is superbly written, fun and steaming as the author questions the ethics of US public health agency research funding, big business insurance, and our health care system, issues faced by all who experience chronic disease." Pat Fero, Wisconsin CFS Association, Inc."(I) loved it and thanks for writing it. You are a talented writer, you pull no punches, and I appreciate you."
Eileen Sheehan, Hendersonville, NC
"We're Not in Kansas Anymore:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the Politics of Disease"
by Rik Carlson.
A BOOK REVIEW by Cort Johnson, Phoenix CFS
November, 2007
A self-made businessman who'd seen both the top and the bottom of the business cycle Rik Carlson looked like he'd really made it when on New Years day of 2005 he came down with a case of the flu. He got over it – it came back, he got over it – it came back, and then not long after a close friend unexpectedly died it hit him like a sledgehammer and he didn't get over it.
I just swallowed this book up. It wasn't hard to do. It's a great story and Rik is a natural story teller. With a foot in the sixties and another in the business world he is an intriguing blend of romantic and realist. He doesn't beat around the bush, he doesn't try to pretty things up, he's blunt and he's sincere.
More than anything else this is a personal account of ME/CFS. The tension he felt as he waited for his disability appointment was palpable. His almost blow by blow account of his monumental and appalling battles with his insurance company should be required reading not only for ME/CFS patients but for everyone faced with a controversial disease. Throughout the book Rik guides us through his difficulties and his successes with an honesty that's engaging and compelling.
The few chapters on the history of ME/CFS didn't grab me – they've been told before - and they aren't his forte. Rik's gift is in his personal essays and those pop with an energy, indignation and dark humor which makes his frequent softer asides such as his enchantment with his cats and his new found love of nature all the more appealing.
Rik was not a writer before he got ME/CFS but he digs deep into his experience and his prose shines with a forceful rhythm of its own. 'We're Not in Kansas Anymore" is a compelling account of one mans struggle with ME/CFS.
The following is a review by Gail Kansky who is the Editor of The National Forum and is President of the National CFIDS Foundation, Inc. in Needham, Massachusetts.
It appears in The National Forum,Vol. 6, No. 3, Winter 2002-2003.
Most books we review in the Forum are sent to us by the publisher in hopes for a good review. Sometimes they're severely disappointed when the reviewer trounces on their free review copy harshly. This time I requested a review copy. The author was the head of a support group that went on valiantly for a decade before recently disbanding. I had spoken to him, briefly, a few times over the years. I was curious and prepared to be disappointed. I wasn't. Yuppie Flu is a great book about the author, his life pre-CFIDS, and the life he now lives. It's an honest, down to earth book that pulls no punches. Rik isn't a journalist, but he writes from his heart. He pulls no punches, but his book is one you won't soon forget.
From Mouseketeers to Vietnam and beyond, Rik lived his life with gusto and relished success. The first chapters introduce you to Woodstock and his baby-boomer history. Then he got the flu, but it was the yuppie flu and recovery wasn't to be. "In England and Japan it's called the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, or M.E. There are dozens of names. My favorite is Yuppie Flu. Some bristle at that name because it's demeaning. I like it because it's not nearly as offensive as the name chosen (chronic fatigue syndrome) and because it sports cultural charm."
Rik had a classic and devastating abrupt onset of ME yet he writes with a quirky sense of humor that actually makes this tale of suffering entertaining and highly educational. It took him six years to write the book and it was truly self published as Rik put it together in the basement of his home. Yet I don't envision any patient that would be disappointed with his riveting style of writing and his brash honesty. I certainly don't agree with Rik on all fronts. For instance, he truly believes, as I once did, that the CFIDS Association (CAA) is a beacon of hope. I found out differently and the rest has been history, but I can understand why he would feel this way. There is so much that a patient will understand and so much a non-patient would learn, that it's a shame this book can't be required reading for a host of people. When Michelle Akers becomes the CAA's poster child, he writes, "This isn't a vacation. Long rides in the country and jogging at leisure aren't in any CFIDS profile I know. When you're crawling on your bloody stumps just to get to the bathroom, when you can't carry on a conversation because you're no smarter than your sweat socks, and when you're always about to vomit because a hatchet is buried in your forehead, you're hardly prepared to 'savor life in general.' " Rik is able to write what he couldn't, for years, articulate, and it is a wonderful read that no patient should miss. I felt good when I finished this book because I knew that Rik was one of those who will benefit from our research and one of those who deserves to! He was and remains a fighter that all the abuse ME/CFIDS has to dish hasn't dulled.
With a Forward by one of Rik's physicians, this is a book that touches upon the political history of ME/CFIDS and how the insurance companies are out to deceive at all costs. It's a book about nature, about love, about life. If you're in the mood for a book that will both entertain and enlighten, this is one that you will want to pass on to your friends and relatives. It's nothing short of delightful despite the severity of the subject matter!"


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It's over on the ezesdk homepage I just whipped up.
It's all pretty much still subject to change but I think i've nailed down a pretty nice and compact core-side library api and the low-level host library as well. I had intended to include proper documentation and Java bindings by this point but ... well I didn't get to it.
Features of note is that it includes a functional printf, on-core barrier, async (interrupt-driven) dma routines, and 2d dma entry points; some of which has been discussed in more detail on a hacker's craic.


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New Mexico Month-to-Month Lease Agreement
The New Mexico month to month lease agreement is a document that is utilized by a landlord and tenant looking for an arrangement where one may occupy space for a period of time without an end date. This is a more relaxed way of conducting tenancy as both parties are not bound to a specific time-frame and either may cancel the agreement with at least thirty (30) days' notice from one another (Statute 47-8-37).
The landlord should understand that they will be subject to the same eviction laws if the tenant does not pay rent or violates any part of the lease. Therefore, a Security Deposit should be required at the time of lease signing, with a maximum of one (1) month's rent (Statute 47-8-18), and should require the tenant to authorize the rental application. The landlord should then review their credentials and see if their fit for a binding month to month rental contract.


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Dulhorn Farm Holiday Park is a family run caravan park and campsite situated between the Somerset seaside resorts of Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea.
We offer grass and hardstanding spacious pitches with or without electric hook-up in our well-kept, level fields with excellent views of the Mendip Hills and Somerset countryside. We also have four fully equipped self catering cottages on site sleeping between two and six people. Tents, touring caravans, campervans and motorhomes are all welcome.
A family friendly holiday park, we have two play areas and a large sports field with football nets, a basketball net and plenty of space for children to run around and play safely. As we are a working farm, there are always some animal to see too, including our longhorn cows, and throughout the main season we offer tours of the farm on our tractor which are always very popular.
Dulhorn Farm is a pet friendly holiday park and as such, we have a dog walk on site, as well as other walks that offer peace and tranquillity and the opportunity to spot wildflowers and nature. One footpath will take you into the nearby village of Lympsham where you will find a village shop and Post Office.
In addition, we have a fully stocked fishing lake on site, so as long as you have a licence, don't forget to bring your fishing equipment with you! The lake is now well established and offers a tranquil setting in which to enjoy some "me time" or teach the family to fish!
New for 2017 we will also be able to accommodate those wishing to bring their horse on holiday! Fortunate enough to have direct access to the bridleway through the farm, the area offers excellent hacking opportunities if you want to stay for a few days, including Brent Knoll and Berrow Beach, or use us as a stopover if you are travelling up or down the county to a show!
Although we are a Holiday Park, we offer a traditional caravan or camping holiday that offers you the opportunity to escape from it all and do as little or as much as you please in restful surroundings, yet situated in an ideal location to explore the local area – take a look at our Things to Do page for just some of what there is on offer.
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The Standard Scalar healing sessions, the 3 protocols, have a salubrious effect on withdrawing from addiction of any kind, i.e., substance or behavior related. The chakra balance calms while the nutrient therapy feeds. In addition to using the standard scalar sessions to assist detaching from an addiction, work consciously with the MIR Method created by Mirelle Mettes from Europe. Watch the two videos then practice everyday for 4 months on ONE addiction. When you have mastered the ONE addiction and have withdrawn successfully, start a new one. Good luck and please report feedback in the comment section below at the end of the article.
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It was more a case of guard donkey than guard dog for a pensioner who credits her pet with scaring off a would-be burglar by braying loudly.
Jaffa the donkey is thought to have spooked an intruder at his owner Mary Beetham's farm just outside the village of Catforth, Preston, Lancs, and is now enjoying extra treats following his heroics.
After hearing what she described as the donkey's "loud and very distressed cry" at around 1.30am, the 73-year-old retired PE teacher said she rushed out of the house and felt a figure brush past her as she walked outside.
"Thinking back now, it was probably a bit silly really," said Ms Beetham, who fostered 14-year-old Jaffa two months ago after he was rescued by the Donkey Sanctuary charity in Ireland.
"Who knows what might have happened, but at the time I didn't feel scared, I just wanted to calm Jaffa. He was very distressed and took about 10 minutes before he was calm again."
While she did not get a good look at the person, Ms Beetham said she thinks the figure was male and she described him as slim.
Convinced the donkey, who lives in a field close to the house with fellow donkey Jacko, saved the day, Ms Beetham said she cannot speak highly enough of having the animals as pets.
"They are just the most wonderful company," she said. "There is never a dull moment with donkeys around.
"Jaffa certainly did a good job in this instance. It was quite a scary noise he made."
Ms Beetham said she reported the incident to local police who, she added, joked about borrowing the animal for crime prevention.
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Pre-registration and Access Badge
Online registration for 2010 Annual Meetings is no longer available.
For any assistance, kindly send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com (delegates and observers) or firstname.lastname@example.com (journalists).
Heads of delegations or other invited guests should inform the Secretariat of the African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings or their diplomatic missions in Abidjan about the full composition of their respective delegations, well in advance of the Meetings.
A registration desk will be set up at Hotel Ivoire to deal with name changes, last-minute guests and issuance of badges to pre-registered participants.
The desk will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.from 22-28 May 2010. Participants should therefore bring their invitation letters and their national passports. Each delegate or participant will receive an identification badge valid for the period of the Annual Meetings.
Participants who, for any reason, might not register online before arriving in Abidjan must contact the registration desk to complete this formality that will enable them to participate in various scheduled events during the Annual Meetings.
Starting 22 May 2010, shuttle buses will provide services between various hotels and the Hotel Ivoire.
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2010 AM Press Kit (5.03 MB)
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I got this quote in facebook today and I fell in love with the encouraging message:
"I choose to live by choice, not by chance; to make changes, not excuses; to be motivated and not manipulated; to be useful, not used. I choose self-esteem, not self-pity; to listen to my inner voice, not the random opinions of others"


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Map of Santorini Island
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Santorini Photos
This section of the Santorini Hotel Atlantida page provide you with beautiful Oia photos, Santorini Card Postals. You will find here a beautiful collection of Santorini photos.
This photo gallery have been created for you can share with us the love for this amazing island of Santorini through these inspirational photos, travel with your imagination in this unique place of amazinings contrasts in Greece.
Landscape caldera cliffs of Oia.
The picturesque Oia, charming houses in narrow streets.
Above the Caldera, Between the sea and the sky.
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Atlantida Villas hotel (Oia Santorini).
Amazing view of the caldera from the hotel.
The pool bar of the complex.
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The pool area of the hotel.
The hotel balcony of the reseption.
Santorini is the ideal spot for the photographer, here the stark contrast of colors erchete combined with the unique beautiful characteristics of the island.


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Linn Expands Networked Audio Selection
Jacksonville, Fla. – Linn has expanded its selection of networked audio devices to five with the recent shipment of the $2,000 Sneaky Music DS (Digital Stream) and $3,500 Majik DS, two audiophile-grade clients that stream music from networked PCs or network attached storage (NAS) devices.
Late last year, Linn shipped the $18,500 Klimax DS and $6,580 Akurate DS clients as well as the $10,280 Akurate Music Server, which integrates with custom-installed multiroom audio systems to stream music from networked PCs and NAS devices to eight zones in the house.
All clients connect to the network via wired Ethernet jack to decode music in the FLAC, WAV, MP3, and AIFF audio formats at sampling rates up to 192kHz and word depths up to 24 bits. Multiple networked clients can each stream separate songs from the PC or NAS device, and each client accesses the SHOUTcast Internet radio service via broadband modem without the need to turn on a networked PC. All clients feature UPnP AV technoloy to connect automatically to UPnP-equipped PCs and NAS devices and enable control from UPnP-equipped PCs, wireless handheld remotes and touchscreens, and select cellphones.
The $2,000 Sneaky DS is the only client with on-board preamplifier and amplifier, so all it needs is a pair of speakers to operate as a self-contained music system. The amp is rated at 2x20 watts. The $3,500 Majik client features a preamp but no amp, so consumers must add powered speakers or outboard amp in conjunction with passive speakers. The $6,580 Akurate DS client and top-of-the-line $18,500 Klimax DS client, available since late last year, lack preamp and amp sections, so they must be connected to a lagecy stereo system in the same way as a CD player.
The $10,280 Akurate Music Server also lacks preamp and amp sections but isn't designed as a standalone client. Instead, it integrates with custom-installed multiroom audio systems to deliver eight zones of NAS- or PC-stored music via eight line-level analog outputs. It's controlled from a multiroom audio system's in-wall controllers.


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I planted it two years ago around our back yard deck with starts from a friend's garden. Last year, it produced a small bowl full of berries. This year, it has far exceeded my expectations! Last week, it produced a small mixing bowl full of berries. Enough, to mix with rhubarb and make cobbler. This week, it has provided me with a large mixing bowl full of very ripe strawberries.
Plenty of strawberries to make two batches of Strawberry Freezer Jam. Eight pint jars worth! (Notice that I used empty peanut butter jars to store the jam. The peanut butter jars stack beautifully in the freezer.)


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Ravensword: Shadowlands is the second game in the Ravensword series. It also takes place in the city of Aven although, much later in time. The character that is played is said to be a descendant of King Orin.
The Medieval Wiki appreciates your help in expanding this article!
The game begins at the legendary Battle of Heronmar where you are taught the controls, and fight Elves and Trolls. Partway through the battle, the ground begins to shake, and rocks start falling. In the end, everyone but you dies. Later, you wake up in a Guild Hall in South Aven. The two people in the hall are Perdis and Layna. They take you in and give you a sword and some armor.


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Zen mobiles launched their first Quad core device in the Ultraphone HD 701. It features a 5 inch 720p HD IPS display. It is powered by a Quad core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz processor with MediaTek MT6589 Chipset. The device also has a 8MP rear camera capable of recording videos in 1080p along with a 3.5 MP front camera. It runs on latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. There is also 1GB of Ram which is good for multitasking. The phone is priced much cheaper than other quad core handsets. If you are planning to root you Ultraphone HD then its very easy.
Requirements:- MT6589 rooting kit.zip, PC/Laptop with Drivers installed, Basic knowledge of Rooting
1. Install drivers from above method and if that doesn't works then download & install MTK
2. Enable USB debugging from Settings > Tap 6-7 times on Build number. Now go back & you have Developer options > enable USB debugging
3. Extract the rooting kit anywhere in your PC
4. Now connect your phone to PC via USB
5. And run run.bat file from the extracted MTK6589 Auto Root folder
6. Press any key to proceed further to root your phone.
7. As the process ends reboot your phone
Now you have successfully rooted your Zen Ultraphone HD. Now you can try any of the tricks after rooting
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From: Washington (Nomura)
To: Tokyo
November 28, 1941
#1214. To be handled in Government Code
Re my #1190 [a]
So far silence has been maintained here concerning our talks with the United States; however, now the results of our conference of the 26th are out and headlines like this are appearing in the paper: "Hull Hands Peace Plan to Japanese," and "America Scorns a Second Munich." The papers say that it is up to Japan either to accept the American proposal with its four principles, or face war, in which latter case the responsibility would be upon Japan.
This we must carefully note.
Army 25548 Trans. 12-1-41 (2)
[a] S.I.S. #25444 and #25480 in which NOMURA expresses the danger of the responsibility for the rupture of negotiations being cast upon Japan should Japan enter into her scheduled operations during the course of the negotiations. He suggests that the negotiations be irrevocably concluded either through an announcement to the American Embassy in Tokyo or by a declaration for internal and external consumption.
(EXHIBITS OF JOINT COMMITTEE , EXHIBIT NO. 1 INTERCEPTED DIPLOMATIC MESSAGES SENT BY THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT BETWEEN JULY l AND DECEMBER 8, 1941)


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How to Care for Dyed Hair
Caring for your color-treated hair can be difficult, especially if it's your first time to have your hair dyed. Although most hair dyes today are made with less damaging chemicals, there is still a certain amount of damage that the hair will go through when dyeing your hair. To avoid further hair damage and have long-lasting hair color, here are some tips I found from one of the best hair salons in Houston that you can try:
- It feels good to have clean hair, but it can have a big effect on your recently dyed hair. Don't wash your hair at least two days after coloring. Choose mild shampoo when washing your hair as harsh ones can strip away the color. Studies have proven that water (not even shampoos or conditioner) is the main enemy as it drains the color molecules away at every wash.
- Avoid drying your hair. Make sure you use conditioner after every shampoo, and choose specifically-made conditioners for color-treated hair. Make sure to mask your hair on a weekly basis, and put protection when going out. Leave-on conditioner or anti-heat damage should be applied to prevent hair from drying.
- To make hair shine, avoid using too much hot tools (blow dry, hair irons, etc.) to stop it from getting dryer and stripping away proteins. Air-drying your hair would be a better option than using blow dryer. Apply gloss serums or shine spray which could bounce back light, making hair appear shinier. If you want professional help, you can have your hair glazed. Professionally-glazed hair can last for four weeks.
Careful and constant hair care will give you a big payoff. Properly caring for your dyed hair not only makes you look different, but it can boost your assets even more, therefore make sure to do everything you can to keep your hair healthy and shiny.
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Top-drawer commercial real estate leaders, the team at Washington Partners has a sixth sense about workspace opportunities for the thriving tech and professional clients. After 16 successful years in business, it was time to rebrand the company they have become.
e! collaborated with the company throughout the branding process to arrive at the perfect design solutions that met the needs of every partner. The integrated branding program delivered a responsive website solution with integrated social media, and a host of marketing materials including business papers, tour books, presentations, collateral design as a part of an integrated branding and marketing program.


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Jaguar Rental
The automobile brand that purrs with power whether it's a sports car or a saloon: drive a Jaguar and you'll discover a prestige vehicle that is domesticated but not declawed.
We provide Jaguar rental across Europe. See the Locations page for details. We can deliver your Jaguar to your hotel, home or airport. Rent a Jaguar today.
Jaguar - E-Pace
Jaguar's second SUV is a smaller repackaging of the F-Pace and for those who want a more compact 4x4 it offers smart driving in a good-looking package.
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Desirable, thrilling to drive and proof that Jaguar can produce a sports car. You'll be awed by its sharp handling and impressed by its styling – as will the people watching you flash past!
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The Big Cat has got its claws into the luxury 4x4 market. This beautiful model has all the agility you'd expect from Jaguar, as well as style, safety and comfort.
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A simple yet beautiful looking car that rides smoothly and is as comfortable as it looks. It has quick steering and a stylish interior – drive it and fall in love!


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How best to read a research paper: for engineering and design (April)
Learn how you can read research papers efficiently, extracting what you need to shape your research and inform your writing
About the workshop
During your doctoral training you are likely to read hundreds of papers. How can you do so efficiently, extracting what you need to shape your research and inform your writing? That is what this workshop is about.
This workshop (previously titled 'Critical Reading') will reveal there is no single way to read a research paper. It depends on your purpose, your familiarity with the subject matter, and your level of experience. Your ability to analyse the structure, style and other features of a publication – whether a research paper, review article or some other communication – is also key to developing your own academic writing.
The course is run by Dr Trevor Day, a professional writer, trainer and writing coach. Trevor has helped hundreds of university students and staff to read and write more effectively. The course explores the strategies to read critically and more efficiently, and includes tips on how to organise your reading to match your purpose. There are practical exercises and opportunities for questions and answers, which lead on to how to extract information and ideas to incorporate into your writing.
Researcher Development Framework (RDF)
This workshop addresses the following RDF subdomains:
- Knowledge base (A1): information seeking, information literacy and management, and academic literacy
- Cognitive abilities (A2): analysing, synthesising, critical thinking and evaluating
- Creativity (A3): argument construction
- Professional conduct (C1): IPR, copyright and attribution
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course you should be able, or better able, to:
- decide whether a paper is worth reading and, if so, how best to do so
- apply your understanding of the reading process to make your academic reading more flexible and efficient
- evaluate the worth of your own and other people's writing
- extract information and ideas from a paper, quickly and efficiently, and record and compare them with other sources of information
- begin to apply strategies and techniques to enhance your reading and increase your productivity


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Former child star Corey Feldman shares stories of child sexual abuse in the entertainment industry through his new book, Coreyography.
Fox News reports that Hollywood's pedophilia problem hasn't gone away since the days when Feldman and Corey Haim starred in a crush of popular films.
The problem is arguably worse in 2013.
Pedophiles and predators in Hollywood are just as rampant today, if not more so. The entertainment industry is much larger than it was in their day. Think how many cable channels there are. In Corey's day, there were channels 2-13," Anne Henry, co-founder of BizParentz Foundation, an organization that supports families of children working in the entertainment industry, told FOX411. "We also have the Internet today, which allows predators to virtually stalk and contact child actors in a more personal way.
One positive difference from Feldman's run as an in-demand child star–legislation that bars sex offenders from working near young stars.
One change between then and now, however, is new legislation making it illegal for registered sex offenders to work with children in the entertainment industry. BizParentz, SAG-AFTRA, the Association of Talent Agents, and the MPAA worked together to pass bill AB1660 in California.


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Medicines and the environment
Pharmaceutical substances may find their way to the environment – especially after administration and with the waste. Pharmaceutical companies and the regulations covering the branch seek to ensure that pharmaceutical production would not have any environmental impacts.
Pharmaceutical substance residues in the environment are so small that they have no impact on human health. However, it has been found that pharmaceutical residues may have a negative impact on fish and other aquatic organisms.
Many sources of pharmaceuticals in the environment
Most of the medicines end up in the environment through the sewage network after the medicine has been administered. The pharmaceuticals are washed from the skin with shower water or from the body through the toilet, both ending in sewage. Despite efficient wastewater treatment, all pharmaceutical residuals cannot be removed from the water.
Medicines are also incorrect medicine disposal practices. Medicines may end in sewage or household waste. Disposal of medicines should always take place in the appropriate way. Expired or non-used medicines must be taken to the pharmacy.
Some of the sewage waste is further treated and used in fertilisation, and minor medicine residues end up in agriculture. The veterinary medicines given to production animals can also cause environmental emissions. In northern European countries, production animals are not medicated just in case but moderately and according to real needs.
Leakages can also take place in the manufacture of medicines. However, manufacturing causes a minimal part of the environmental impacts of medicines.
Strict regulations on environmental impacts of pharmaceuticals
Strict rules - the GMP rules (good manufacturing practice) – apply to the manufacture of medicines. In addition, many pharmaceutical companies have ISO certificates for high-quality operations.
The GMP rules do not address environmental requirements as such. In the EU and the US, the GMP rules and other legislation, however, ensure that the locally manufactured medicines and those imported to these countries are of high quality from the environmental perspective as well.
The situation is not so good globally. Large amounts of medicines are produced outside the EU, with less strict controls. The locally used medicines are not always covered by the same level of control as in the EU.
The environmental impacts of a medicinal product must be reported when the marketing authorisation for the product is applied for. If the medicine is associated with potential environmental impacts, the pharmaceutical company must clarify in its marketing authorisation application how such risks can be limited. Such medicines include, for example, certain products used for gene therapies.
The EU-level legislation focuses increasingly on the impact of medicines, especially as far as waterways are concerned. Increasing attention is paid to the decrease of emission from pharmaceutical products as well as to the treatment of non-used medicines.
European campaign about Meds disposal


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Today marks the return of @onotogo to the food scene (@tastetable). At least for public consumption. @wedgelee has been teasing us for months with photos of the food that he's been grilling up but for some reason was not available to people like me. So to see them back and selling to the public is […]
Archive for the 'Food' Category
The Return of @OnoToGo! Good food. Good friends. Good fun. (@tastetable @onotogo @wedgelee @harrycovair @lkrand @deniset73 @mel808)
It's Alive! Check out my moving okonomiyaki from Chibo at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center #nonstopbday (@nonstophonolulu @royalhwnctr)
Got to try some "live" food last night at the Nonstop Honolulu Birthday bash.
Our First Visit to @Puffettes! Very YUM!
Saw the Puffettes truck parked along Ward Avenue on Sunday and figured we would check it out.
Shrimp Scampi at Big City Diner (@bigcitydiner @bcdlane)
This is our favorite special!
Love Sugoi's Combo Bento! (@zacksugoi)
Combination Mahimahi with grilled garlic ahi. YUM!!!
Lunch from The Chef Mobile
Since @onotogo has been rained out recently and I was in the neighborhood I decided to stop by one of the many lunch wagons that have opened in the Kapiolani area. The Mobile Chef is on Sheridan street in the parking lot of Secret lounge.
Corn Chowder in a BREAD BOWL! @cafeteaparlor
LOVED it! Actually ate the WHOLE thing, some claim in the blink of an eye. NOT! Thanks Kathy! Can't wait until the breakfast tweetup with BELGIAN WAFFLES!
Pork Chops for Lunch from Ono to Go (@onotogo)
These pork chops are FREAKIN' ONOLICIOUS!!!!
Finally Had Lunch at Ono to Go! (@onotogo @wedgelee)
A couple of weeks ago I finally had a chance to visit Wedge Lee's place, Ono to Go, for lunch. And I did NOT regret tracking him down! Here are some pics from my visit.
Fine Dining at Victoria Inn
You know you are eating in a fine dining establishment when your bacon mushroom and cheese omelet has that little extra "fine" touch to it. WTH is up with the little melted triangle piece of cheese on the top?!?! I had the chicken cutlet with gravy which was pretty good.


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Having just finished reading the City of God for the first time (phew!), here are a random assortment of thoughts on it, in no particular order. Some of these will hopefully turn into full essays at a later date. Lastly, a disclaimer: just because I list these things doesn't mean I agree with Augustine on all of them.
- Whoever said that Augustine hated the body was flat-out lying. Augustine actually goes to great lengths to defend the goodness of the body. He even spends a fair amount of book XXII arguing about just how physical bodies could be present in heaven, and how the eschaton will be corporeal. I'll say it again: Whoever tried to paint Augustine as an ethereal body-hating Greek-tainted neoplatonist is basing their assumption on an unbalanced reading of book XIX and Confessions. Now, his understanding of sexuality is a different story…
- Augustine's vision of the world is resolutely non-egalitarian. I never realized (silly me) that his oft-cited concept of "rightly ordered love" is a hierarchy. HIs understanding of being, personhood, society, and eschatology are all hierarchical. I'll write more about this later.
- Augustine's ethical methodology is proportioned by the difference between time and eternity. When scaled to eternity, temporal troubles, evil, and suffering became "mathematically" inconsequential. Whether or not this is a good move, I am struck by how absent it appears to be from contemporary ethics, whether evangelical or liberal protestant (I don't think I can speak for the Catholic tradition)
- I came to Augustine from reading David Kelsey's Eccentric Existence: A Theological Anthropology. In that massive tome, Kelsey begins with an over-one-hundred-page introduction in which he argues that his project is reacting to all the ways that contemporary evolutionary biology, philosophy, psychology, social theory, and gender theory have seriously problematized Augustine's theology. Before reading City of God, I confess that I thought that Augustine was above a lot of the literalism of his contemporaries, but I was wrong. He spends a lot of pages arguing for things that are now scientifically laughable. Unfortunately, these goof-ups are placed in uncomfortably close proximity to important dogmatic claims. Perhaps the most egregious example of this is when Augustine tries to use the "fact" that peacock meat has antiseptic properties to prove that bodies in hell will burn eternally without being consumed. (You can't make stuff like this up…) Things get even more dicey when he starts talking about what we would now call the historical Adam, and the presence of physical bodies in heaven, which for Augustine is "up there." I'm not saying I'm with Kelsey on these issues, but I am saying that reading Augustine raised the stakes for me even more: modern science and traditional theology have a lot of junk to work through together, and, like any unhealthy relationship, I don't think it's going to be pretty.
- Augustine's use of the word "sacrament" is surprisingly loose, and I love it. I've always chafed under the two sacrament limit of the Reformed confessions, and I love the way Augustine is free to see things as "sacramentalish" (my term).
- Augustine's theology of scripture is very nuanced and I am still trying to sort it out. It doesn't help that he never (at least in City of God) lays it out systematically, so I had to piece it together from his ad hoc exegetical side quests. (While we're on the topic: the exegetical side quests were probably the best part of the work.) Perhaps most surprising about his theology of scripture was his understanding of the Septuagint as inspired translation, including the times when the septuagint changed the Hebrew. The dark side of this was a latent antisemitism, but the good side of it was an understanding of revelation which incorporates translation. This is huge, people.
- Augustine's use of allegory was (as always) very entertaining and enticing. But I was surprised by how strongly he argued for a middle. He was openly trying to avoid both extremes: either denying that the text has a second, allegorical meaning, or denying the historicity of the text. I was surprised to see Augustine fighting against both extremes.
I wish I could say that I recommended The City of God, but honestly, it was kind of a mixed bag. I am glad to have read it, and I'm also glad that I have a rough map of it, so that when I read it again I will only have to read the relevant portions. If you only read one tiny section of the City of God, read the last book, (book XXII), chapters 29 to the end. There is some gorgeous language in that passage, and when I first read it on Holy Saturday of this year, I found myself weeping in the middle of Lemonjello's on a Saturday morning. It is stunning.
Augustine is still my favorite theologian. Even when I disagree with him, I still love him.
Next up in the major theological works category: The Institutes! (dun dun dun)


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Recently the list of Girl Scouts receiving national Young Women of Distinction honor was announced. One of the Girl Scouts did her Gold Award Project on Human Trafficking, creating a website, http://teensontrafficking.org/
Alexis La Benz learned about human trafficking when she worked with Honduras Girl Guides as part of a GSUSA & WAGGGS twinning project. Wanting to take what she had learned in twinning one step further Alexis built the website teensontrafficking. org. On her website she educates visitors on what human trafficking is, safety and prevention tips, and how to ensure that products you purchase are not made by slave labor. Alexis promotes her website and her knowledge about human trafficking at multiple speaking engagements. So far she has received 12,700 visits to her website.